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T he A uburn City Council Meeting scheduled f or Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at
7:00 p.m. will be held virtually and telephonically. To attend the meeting virtually
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P er the Governor's E mergency P roclamation 20-28, the City of Auburn is
prohibited from holding an in-person meeting at this time.
City of Auburn R esolution No. 5533, designates City of A uburn meeting locations
f or all C ouncil, B oard and C ommission meetings as virtual.
A ll meetings will be held virtually and telephonically until K ing C ounty enters into
P hase 3 of Governor I nslee’s S af e S tart — Washington’s Phased Reopening
plan.
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A.P ledge of Allegiance
B.Roll Call
I I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS , AND P RE S E NTAT IO NS
A.Mayor's P roclamation: National R ecovery Month
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Mayor B ackus to proclaim S eptember 2020 as "National R ecovery Month" in the City
of A uburn
B.Mayor's P roclamation: C onstitution Week
Mayor B ackus to proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2020 as “Constitution Week"
in the C ity of A uburn
C .Mayor's P roclamation: Suicide P revention Awareness Month
Mayor B ackus to proclaim S eptember 2020 as "Suicide P revention Awareness Month"
in the C ity of A uburn
I V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
V.NE W B US INE S S
V I .C I T I ZE N INP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A.P ublic Hearings
1.Virtual Participation
A ny interested person is invited to submit written comments voicing approval or
disapproval on the proposed Payback A greements. A ll written comments must be
received prior to 4:00 p.m. on S eptember 8, 2020.
S ewer P ayback:
A uburn P ublic Works Department
A ttn: Robert E lwell
25 West Main S treet
A uburn, W A 98001-4998
or f ax to (253) 931-3053 or email to relwell@auburnwa.gov.
Water P ayback:
A uburn P ublic Works Department
A ttn: S usan F enhaus
25 West Main S treet
A uburn, W A 98001-4998
or f ax to (253) 931-3053 or email to sfenhaus@auburnwa.gov.
S treet Payback:
A uburn P ublic Works Department
A ttn: Cecile Malik
25 West Main S treet
A uburn, W A 98001-4998
or f ax to (253) 931-3053 or email to cmalik@auburnwa.gov.
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2.P ublic Hearing for Pending O rdinance No. 6770 Sewer
P ayback Agreement for a Utilities D eveloper's Extension
(G aub)
A P ublic Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance 6770 which authorizes the
Mayor to execute S ewer P ayback A greement P B K No. 18-0002 - Utilities
Developer ’s Extension
3.P ublic Hearing for Pending O rdinance No. 6771 Water
P ayback Agreement for Utilities Developer’s Extension
(G aub)
A P ublic Hearing to consider Proposed Ordinance 6771 which authorizes the
Mayor to execute P ayback A greement P B K No. 18-0003 – Utilities (Water)
Developer ’s Extension
4.P ublic Hearing for Pending O rdinance No. 6772 Street
P ayback Agreement for Traf f ic Signal (Gaub)
A P ublic Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 6772 which authorizes the
Mayor to execute S treet P ayback Agreement P B K No. 18-0004 – Traffic S ignal
B.Audience P articipation
Thi s i s the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Counci l on any issue.
1.Virtual Participation
P articipants can submit written comments via mail, fax or email. A ll written
comments must be received prior to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
P lease mail comments to:
City of Auburn
A ttn: S hawn Campbell, C ity C lerk
25 W Main St
A uburn, W A 98001
P lease fax comments to:
A ttn: S hawn Campbell, C ity C lerk
F ax number: 253-804-3116
E mail comments to:
scampbell@auburnwa.gov
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C .C orrespondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
V I I .C O UNC IL AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
C ouncil Ad Hoc C ommittee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
C ommittees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
C ity Council, if any.
1.F inance A d Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
V I I I .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters l isted on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and wi ll be enacted by one moti on in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the A ugust 17, 2020 R egular C ity C ouncil Meeting
B.Minutes of the A ugust 24, 2020 and A ugust 31, 2020 S tudy
S ession
C .Minutes of the A ugust 27, 2020 S pecial City Council Meeting
D .C laim Vouchers (T homas)
C laim voucher list dated S eptember 8, 2020 which includes voucher numbers
460034 through 460448 in the amount of $4,225,888.04 and seven wire transf ers in
the amount of $941,673.90
E.P ayroll Vouchers (Thomas)
P ayroll check numbers 538965 through 538970 in the amount of $526,694.17, and an
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,949,435.34, for a grand total of
$2,476,129.51 for the period covering A ugust 13, 2020 to A ugust 31, 2020
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to approve the C onsent Agenda.)
I X.UNF I NI S HE D B US I NE S S
X .O RD I NANC E S
A.Ordinance No. 6757 (O'Neil)
A n O rdinance amending Section 6.35.030 of the Auburn City Code relating to the
restraint and registration of potentially dangerous dogs
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to suspend City Council Procedure Rule
3.1(N)(2) requiring any Ordinance to be included on a S tudy Session agenda
prior to being included in a C ouncil M eeting agenda for consideration.)
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6757.)
B.Ordinance No. 6770 (Gaub)
A n O rdinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sewer P ayback Agreement for a
Utilities D eveloper’s E xtension between the City of Auburn and D C T Hudson
D istribution C enter, L L C
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(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6770.)
C .Ordinance No. 6771 (Gaub)
A n O rdinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water P ayback Agreement for a
Utilities D eveloper’s E xtension between the City of Auburn and D C T Hudson
D istribution C enter, L L C
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6771.)
D .Ordinance No. 6772 (Gaub)
A n O rdinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Street P ayback A greement f or a
Traffic S ignal between the City of A uburn and D C T Hudson D istribution C enter, L L C
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6772.)
E.Ordinance No. 6781 (Tate)
A n O rdinance relating to camping and occupying public property, and amending
C hapters 2.22.210, 2.22.220, 9.50.020, 9.78.010, 12.32.020, 13.12.020, and
13.48.170 and adding a new S ection to C hapter 9.50 of the A uburn City Code
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6781.)
F.Ordinance No. 6776 (Gaub)
A n O rdinance updating S ection 10.36.191 of the Auburn City Code, related to the
parking of R ecreational Vehicles in the right-of-way
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6776.)
G.Ordinance No. 6783 (Thomas)
A n O rdinance amending Ordinance No. 6693, the 2019-2020 biennial budget
Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6712, Ordinance No. 6719, Ordinance No.
6720, Ordinance No. 6751, and O rdinance No. 6764, authorizing amendment to the
C ity of A uburn 2019-2020 budget as set f orth in S chedule “A ” and S chedule “B”
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6783.)
H.Ordinance No. 6785 (Thomas)
A n O rdinance amending Sections 3.40.020, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040 and
3.88.040 of the A uburn City C ode relating to the use of taxes imposed on utilities
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6785.)
I .Ordinance No. 6786 (Tate)
A n O rdinance creating a new Chapter 5.23 of the C ity Code regarding a C ity of A uburn
R ental Housing P olicy
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6786.)
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J .Ordinance No. 6787 (Comeau)
A n O rdinance amending Sections 10.36.360 and 10.40.010 of the Auburn C ity Code
relating to vehicle impounds
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6787.)
K.Ordinance No. 6788 (Thomas)
A n O rdinance amending Ordinance No. 6777, extending the temporary waiver of late
fees f or Utility Accounts and A irport F ees, superseding certain Sections of A uburn C ity
C ode requiring payment of such late f ees as set forth in A uburn C ity C ode 12.56.045;
13.06.300; 13.06.511; 13.20.390; and 13.48.120, in light of a declared public health
emergency related to C O V I D-19
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Ordinance No. 6788.)
X I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A.R esolution No. 5543 (C omeau)
A R esolution amending the C ity C ouncil Rules of Procedure
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5543.)
B.R esolution No. 5542 (F aber)
A R esolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a C apital G rant agreement with King
C ounty, Washington for Youth and Amateur S ports Grant F unds, and to appropriate
and expend the grant funds
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5542.)
C .R esolution No. 5545 (Hinman)
A R esolution in support of the Mayor's appointment nomination of F ife Mayor K im
R oscoe to the P ierce Transit B oard
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T IO N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5545.)
X I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this ti me the Mayor and City Council may report on significant i tems associated with
their appoi nted positions on federal, state, regional and local organi zations.
A.Fr om the Council
B.Fr om the M ayor
X I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
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 revi ew
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing f or Pending Ordinance No. 6770 Sewer
Payback Agreement for a Utilities Developer's Extension
(Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Ordinance No. 6770 to receive public
comments and suggestions regarding Sewer Payback Agreement PBK 18-0002 Utilities
Developers Extension. See Ordinance No. 6770 for further action on this item.
Background Summary:
This public hearing is in accordance with Auburn City Code 3.25.080 in order to “listen to
testimony as it relates to the desirability and the suf f iciency of the proposed assessment
reimbursement area and methods of calculating reimbursement assessments and the
amounts thereof ,” regarding the approval of Ordinance No 6770 – Sewer Payback
Agreement f or Utilities Developer’s Extension prior to consideration by City Council f or
approval.
The date of the public hearing was set by Consent on August 3, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:PH.2
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing f or Pending Ordinance No. 6771 W ater
Payback Agreement for Utilities Developer’s Extension (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Ordinance No. 6771 to receive public
comments and suggestions regarding W ater Payback Agreement PBK18-0003 Utilities
Developers Extension See Ordinance No. 6771 f or f urther action on this item.
Background Summary:
This public hearing is in accordance with Auburn City Code 3.25.080 in order to “listen to
testimony as it relates to the desirability and the suf f iciency of the proposed assessment
reimbursement area and methods of calculating reimbursement assessments and the
amounts thereof ,” regarding the approval of Ordinance No. 6770 – W ater Payback
Agreement f or Utilities Developer’s Extension prior to consideration by City Council for
approval.
The date of the public hearing was set by consent on August 3, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:PH.3
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing f or Pending Ordinance No. 6772 Street
Payback Agreement for Traffic Signal (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Ordinance No. 6772 to receive public
comments and suggestions regarding Street Payback Agreement PBK 18-0004 Traffic
Signal. See Ordinance No. 6772 for further action on this item.
Background Summary:
This public hearing is in accordance with Auburn City Code 3.25.080 in order to “listen to
testimony as it relates to the desirability and the suf f iciency of the proposed assessment
reimbursement area and methods of calculating reimbursement assessments and the
amounts thereof ,” regarding the approval of Ordinance No. 6772 – Street Payback
Agreement f or Traf f ic Signal prior to consideration by City Council f or approval.
The date of the public hearing was set by Consent on August 3, 2020. There was a
scrivener's error on the notice of public hearing which referenced Ordinance No. 6738
instead of Ordinance No. 6772. The correct ordinance number for the Hudson Street
Payback is 6772.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:PH.4
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the August 17, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
08-17-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
August 17, 2020 - 7:00 P M
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I I .Virtual Participation Link
1.Virtual P articipation L ink
T he City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
A .P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet in Auburn and
led those in attendance in the P ledge of A llegiance.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, L arry
B rown, J ames J eyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-
Manuel. Councilmember Bob B aggett was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: I nnovation and Technical Support S pecialist
Danika Olson, Director of I nnovation and Technology David Travis, Chief
of P olice Dan O’Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, City A ttorney Dan Heid ,
Director of Public Works I ngrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development J eff Tate, Director of Finance J amie Thomas, Director of
P arks, A rts, and Recreation Daryl Faber and Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson.
I I I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
A .P roclamation in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th
A mendment to the United States Constitution
Mayor Backus to proclaim the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United
S tates Constitution in the City of A uburn
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed A ugust 18, 2020 as the 100th
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A nniversary of the 19th A mendment to the United States Constitution.
I V.AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
V.NE W B US I NE S S
There was no new business.
V I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .P ublic 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.
1.Virtual P articipation
B ob Z immerman, 33029 46th Place South, A uburn
Mr. Z immerman expressed his concerns about safety standards.
C.Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
V I I .C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
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.
1.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aggett)
Councilmember S tearns, Vice Chair of the Finance ad hoc
committee, reported he and Councilmember B aggett have reviewed
the claims and payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda
this evening and recommended their approval.
V I I I .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
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 J uly 27, 2020 and August 10, 2020 Study
S ession
B .Minutes of the August 3, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
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C.Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Claim voucher list dated A ugust 17, 2020 which includes voucher numbers 459807
through 460033 in the amount of $3,533,684.41 and four wire transfers in the amount
of $504,542.26
D.P ayroll Vouchers (F inance)
P ayroll check numbers 538958 through 538964 in the amount of $76,054.85 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,143,550.63, and a void check
number 538955 in the amount of ($498.33) for a grand total of $2.219,107.15 for the
period covering J uly 30, 2020 to A ugust 12, 2020
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember B rown seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
I X.UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
X .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6784 (Comeau)
A n Ordinance repealing Chapter 9.08 of the Auburn City Code (A C C), relating to
aggressive begging
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6784.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5538 (Gaub)
A R esolution setting a Public Hearing to consider the Vacation of R ight-of-Way of G
S treet NE, South of S outh 277th S treet
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5538.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
B .Resolution No, 5541 (Tate)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer funds collected under the A ffordable and
S upportive Housing L ocal S ales and Use Tax A ct and City of Auburn Ordinance No.
6732 to the South K ing Housing and Homelessness P artners (S K HHP)
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember J eyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5541.
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MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I I .M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A .From the Council
There were no reports from Council.
B .From the M ayor
Mayor Backus shared current C O V I D-19 statistics for King County and the
City of Auburn.
X I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 8th day of September, 2020.
_____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R S hawn Campbell, City Clerk
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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the August 24, 2020 and August 31, 2020 Study
Session
Date:
September 2, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
08-24-2020 Minutes
08-31-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Study Session Muni
Serv ices S FA
August 24, 2020 - 5:30 P M
Virtual
A GE NDA
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I .C A L L TO O R D E R
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in A uburn.
I I .Virtual Participation L ink
A .Virtual Participation L ink
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, B ob
B aggett, L arry Brown, J ames J eyaraj, Robyn Mulenga, Chris S tearns and
Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: I nnovation and Technical Support S pecialist
Danika Olson, Director of I nnovation and Technology David Travis,
A ssistant Police Chief Mark Caillier and Deputy City Clerk Teresa
Mattingly.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, City A ttorney Dan Heid,
S enior City Staff A ttorney Harry B oesche, Director of P ublic Works I ngrid
Gaub, A ssistant Director of E ngineering Services J acob Sweeting,
Director of Community Development J eff Tate, Director of Finance J amie
Thomas, Assistant Finance Director K evin F uhrer, Financial P lanning
Manager Bob B rooks, F inance Administrative A ssistant Evelyn McOsker,
S enior Transportation Planner Cecile Malik, Community Services Manager
J oy S cott, Utility Billing and Solid Waste S ervices S upervisor J oan Nelson,
S K HHP E xecutive Manager A ngela San Filippo, E quity P rogram Manager
B renda Goodson-Moore, Code Compliance S upervisor Chris Barack,
P olice Sergeant J ames Nordenger, Police Commander Samuel Betz,
Outreach Program Administrator K ent Hay and A ssistant Director of
I nnovation and Technology A shley Riggs.
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I I I .A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A .Ordinance No. 6776 (Gaub)(15 Minutes)
A n Ordinance relating to recreational vehicle parking, amending Section 10.36.191 of
the A uburn City Code
The Study Session agenda was modified to add Ordinance No. 6787
as I tem G to the Agenda I tems for Council Discussion and an
updated version of Ordinance No. 6786 has been provided to
Council.
I tem B . Ordinance No. 6781 was moved to the first discussion item
on the agenda.
Director Gaub introduced Planner Malik, Director Tate and Sergeant
Nordenger who discussed amending Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City
Code related to Recreational Vehicle (RV) P arking.
P lanner Malik explained what a right-of-way is, the reasons for the
proposed changes and the next steps to bring before Council.
S ergeant Nordenger reviewed the enforcement process and contacting
A dministrator Hay for assistance prior to the vehicle being ticketed and
impounded.
Council discussed visitors with RV s parking on narrow residential streets,
restrictions for parking at shelters, types of services available to occupants
living in RV s and cars, the enforcement process and the benefits of the
proposed revisions.
Director Tate advised Council of the rules pertaining to “occupied” RVs
parking on privately owned residential lots.
B .Ordinance No. 6781 (Tate)(30 Minutes)
An Ordinance relating to Camping and Occupying P ublic P roperty, and amending
Chapters 2.22.210, 2.22.220, 9.50.020, 9.78.010, 12.32.020, 13.12.020, and
13.48.170 and adding a new S ection to Chapter 9.50 of the Auburn City Code
Director Tate reviewed the proposed modifications to the A uburn City
Code that pertain to camping, the benefits of aligning the City's camping
ordinance with the 9th Circuit Court B oise decision, the charge and penalty
for camping within a designated park and the exceptions and conditions of
enforcement.
Council discussed the option of issuing a civil infraction instead of a
criminal citation when charging trespassing in a City park or camping on
City property, individual's right to privacy and shelter, available services and
types of shelters in Auburn and the number of individuals A dministrator Hay
has helped. Council also thanked A dministrator Hay for his work with the
homeless and requested he provide data on the following items: actual
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number of homeless in Auburn, rate of growth in the homeless population
for the past year, and how many beds are available in A uburn and the
surrounding areas.
A dministrator Hay advised Council that he does not know the number of
homeless in A uburn, that services are always offered first, including
providing transportation at no cost, what steps are taken if people refuse
help, safe shelter options for families and confirmed that no one has been
arrested for camping on City property.
Mayor Backus shared she spoke with Auburn Police Officers who
expressed their appreciation for the work that Administrator Hay is doing in
the community and how he has worked with individuals without involving the
P olice Department.
Director Tate recommended moving this item to Council for approval and
will provide Council with two options on enforcement approaches that can
be added as an amendment to the Ordinance.
C.Ordinance No. 6783 (T homas)(30 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6693, the 2019-2020 biennial budget
Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6712, Ordinance No. 6719, Ordinance No.
6720, Ordinance No. 6751, and Ordinance No. 6764, authorizing amendment to the
City of Auburn 2019-2020 budget as set forth in S chedule “A” and Schedule “B ”
A ssistant Director Furher provided Council with an overview of B udget
A mendment #7, he explained how a budget is developed and reviewed the
main purposes of the amendment.
Council discussed the fund balance and revenue losses related to
C O V I D-19.
D.Ordinance No. 6785 (T homas)(5 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending S ections 3.40.020, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040 and
3.88.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to the use of taxes imposed on utilities
A ssistant Director Fuhrer discussed amending A uburn City Code related
to the Use of Taxes imposed on utilities and transferring the 1% Utility Tax
currently collected in the Arterial S treet F und, into the General Fund due to
economic impacts of the C O V I D-19 pandemic.
Council discussed off setting funds.
E .Ordinance No. 6786 (Tate)(20 Minutes)
A n Ordinance creating a new Chapter 5.23 of the City Code regarding a City of
A uburn Rental Housing Policy
Director Tate provided Council with an update on the J ust Cause Eviction
ordinance, public comments and the Governor's moratorium.
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Manager Scott reviewed the proposed changes to Auburn City
Code Chapter 5.24 to 5.23 and the provision to delay implementation of
the rules until October 16, 2020.
Council discussed the options of modifying the 120 day notification on rent
increases greater than 5%.
F.Ordinance No. 6788 (T homas)(5 Minutes)
A n Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6777, extending the temporary waiver of late
fees for Utility A ccounts and A irport Fees, superseding certain S ections of Auburn City
Code requiring payment of such late fees as set forth in A uburn City Code 12.56.045;
13.06.300; 13.06.511; 13.20.390; and 13.48.120, in light of a declared public health
emergency related to C O V I D-19
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called for a 5 minute recess at 7:11 p.m. T he
meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
S upervisor Nelson explained the purpose of extending the temporary
waiver of late fees for utility accounts and airport fees until October 15,
2020.
G.Ordinance No. 6787 (Comeau)(10 Minutes)
S enior A ttorney B oeshe reviewed the reasons for amending Sections
10.36.360 and 10.40.010 of the A uburn City Code relating to Vehicle
I mpounds.
I V.MUNI C I PA L S E RV I C E S D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A .Fireworks Update (O'Neil)(30 Minutes)
Councilmember S tearns presided over this section of the meeting.
Commander Betz reviewed the 2020 Fireworks Report with Council and
discussed the 2020 objectives and results, working with the Muckleshoot
I ndian Tribe, proactive fireworks patrols, calls per district and other valley
agencies and how the emphasis on education and extending the hours of
the discharge area has reduced the total amount of confiscated fireworks
compared to prior years.
Council discussed the enforcement process, calls per district, average
number of 911 calls per month and the impacts that C O V I D-19 had on
sales and usage.
V.O T HE R D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
There were no other discussion items.
V I .NE W B US I NE S S
There was no new business.
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V I I .A D J O UR NME NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 8th day of September, 2020.
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C L A UD E D A C O R S I , D E P UT Y MAYO R Teresa Mattingly, Deputy City Clerk
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.
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City Council Study Session
August 31, 2020 - 5:30 P M
Virtual
MINUT E S
Watch the meeting v ideo
Meeting videos are not available until 72
hours after the meeting has concluded.
I .C A L L TO O R D E R
Deputy Mayor DaCorsi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet in Auburn.
I I .V I RT UA L PA RT I C I PAT I O N L I NK
A .Virtual Participation L ink
The City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, B ob
B aggett, L arry Brown, J ames J eyaraj, Robyn Mulenga and Chris Stearns.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department directors and staff
members were present: I nnovation and Technical Support S pecialist
Danika Olson, Director of I nnovation & Technology David Travis, Chief of
P olice Dan O’Neil and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Assistant Director of
I nnovation and Technology A shley Riggs, Director of Public Works I ngrid
Gaub, Director of P arks, A rts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of
Human Resources and Risk Management Candis Martinson and Director
of Administration Dana Hinman.
I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
I V.A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A .Resolution No. 5543 (Comeau)
A Resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
City Attorney Comeau presented the proposed rule revisions to the
Council Rules of P rocedure. S he reviewed the changes to regular meeting
seating assignments, allowing for virtual meetings, meeting notification
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changes, clarifying that closed and executive sessions can be in regular
meetings or study sessions, allowing for written comments, notifications for
missing meetings, allowing for remote attendance, prohibiting the use of
cell phones during meetings, motions to table, updates to the roll call vote,
timekeeping for public comments, the Deputy Mayor appointment process,
duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Mayor, removing the matrix and
how topics are added to the agenda, formalizing appointments to codified
and non-codified Council Boards and Committees, formalizing
communication between the Deputy Mayor and Council and use of City
email.
Council discussed changes to the Deputy Mayor appointment,
appointments to boards and commissions, seating assignments at the dais,
communications between Councilmembers and use of cell phones during
meetings.
V.O T HE R D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
There were no other discussion items.
V I .NE W B US I NE S S
There was no new business.
V I I .A D J O UR NME NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 8th day of September, 2020.
_______________________________ ______________________
C L A UD E D A C O R S I , D E P UT Y MAYO R Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the August 27, 2020 Special City Council Meeting
Date:
September 2, 2020
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
08-27-2020 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Number:CA.C
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Special City Council Meeting
August 27, 2020 - 5:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
I .C AL L T O O RD E R
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet in Auburn.
A .V I RT UAL PART IC I PAT I O N L I NK
1.Virtual P articipation L ink
T he City Council Meeting was held virtually in the Council Chambers.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Deputy Mayor Claude DaCorsi, B ob
B aggett, Robyn Mulenga, Chris S tearns, Yolanda Trout-Manuel,
Councilmember L arry B rown arrived at 5:09 p.m. and Councilmember
J ames J eyaraj arrived at 5:18 p.m.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following department director and staff
member were present: Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Candis Martinson and Equity Program Manager Brenda
Goodson-Moore.
I I .D IS C US S I O N IT E M S
A .I nclusive Auburn I nitiative Training for City Council
I nclusive Auburn I nitiative Training
B ernardo Ruiz, Racing to E quity Consulting Group
Mayor Backus introduced Bernardo Ruiz and Caitlin Hoover with Racing to
E quity Consulting Group.
Mr. Ruiz and Ms. Hoover facilitated session one of the I nclusive A uburn
training with the City of A uburn City Council.
Council discussed racial equity, implicit bias, institutional and structural
racism.
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I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 8th day of September, 2020.
_____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R B renda Goodson-Moore
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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claim Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background Summary:
Claim voucher list dated September 8, 2020 which includes voucher numbers
460034 through 460448 in the amount of $4,225,888.04 and seven wire transf ers in the
amount of $941,673.90.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 538965 through 538970 in the amount of $526,694.17, and an
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,949,435.34, for a grand total of
$2,476,129.51 for the period covering August 13, 2020 to August 31, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:CA.E
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6757 (O'Neil)
Date:
September 2, 2020
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6757
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6757.
Background Summary:
Further amend ACC 6.35.030 to clarif y that the recently enacted restraint and registration
requirements only apply to potentially dangerous dogs and do not apply to dogs that have
been declared dangerous.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:O'Neil
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6757
February 21, 2020
Page 1 of 3 Rev. 2019
ORDINANCE NO. 6757
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 6.35.030
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
RESTRAINT AND REGISTRATION OF POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2019, and in response to Washington State
Legislature House Bill 1026, the Auburn City Council adopted Ordinance 6740, amending
the restraint and registration requirement for potentially dangerous dogs; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to further amend ACC 6.35.030 and ACC 6.35.035 to
remove behavioral testing certifications as an exemption to restraint and registration
requirements because most incidents involving potentially dangerous dogs and
dangerous dogs involve an at-large aggressor dog and not a restrained dog that acts as
an aggressor.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 6.35.030 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
6.35.030 Dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs – Requirements for
restraint.
A. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the
proper enclosure, as defined and described in ACC 6.01.010(A)(27), unless the dog is
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a
responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to
the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any
person or animal.
B. It is unlawful for an owner of a potentially dangerous dog to permit the dog to be
allowed or permitted to run free and unrestrained or off leash or not otherwise under
physical restraint of a responsible person, unless within a fenced yard or similar
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Ordinance No. 6757
February 21, 2020
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restraint reasonably designed to prevent the dog from running free and unrestrained. It
is provided, however, that the top of such fence shall be six feet in height as measured
from the ground level, unless there is a secured top – full enclosure – to the fenced-in
area; and it is further provided, that such fence or enclosure area shall comply with all
applicable city codes.
C. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog to
permit the dog to be walked outside the proper enclosure by anyone under the age of
16 years.
D. The owners of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs are responsible for
taking all reasonable measures to assure that the dogs do not escape the above
restraints, the failure of which responsibility shall constitute a violation of this chapter,
punishable pursuant to ACC 6.35.040. The failure of the owner of a dangerous dog to
comply with the requirements for dangerous dog registration shall also constitute a
violation of this chapter, punishable pursuant to ACC 6.35.040. (Ord. 6424 § 4, 2012;
Ord. 6304 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6244 § 3, 2009; Ord. 5996 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5829 § 1, 2004.)
E. The restraint requirements of this section do not apply if the owner provides
proof to the city clerk that the dog passed the American kennel club good canine citizen
test or a reasonably equivalent canine behavioral test as determined by the Police Chief
or designee and the dog is exempt from such requirements for a period of two years
from the date of the test.
Section 2. Section 6.35.035 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
6.35.035 Registration of potentially dangerous dogs.
In addition to the dog licensing requirements as set forth in Chapter 6.04 ACC, the
owners of potentially dangerous dogs, as defined herein, shall file with the city clerk a
notice of potentially dangerous dog according to the form available from the city clerk. If
the owner provides proof to the city clerk that the dog passed the American kennel club
canine good citizen test or a reasonably equivalent canine behavioral test as
determined by the Police Chief or designee, the licensing and notice requirements do
not apply and the dog is exempt from such requirements for a period of two years from
the date of the test. There shall be no fee charged for such potentially dangerous dog
registration, other than as follows: the owner of a potentially dangerous dog that was
previously found to be a potentially dangerous dog because: (A) while unprovoked, it
attacked, bit, endangered or injured a human or a domestic animal; or (B) it has chased
or approached a person upon a street, sidewalk, or public grounds in a menacing
fashion, shall pay to the city a fee in the amount of $100.00 per year for the registration
of the potentially dangerous dog. Failure to comply with this provision shall constitute a
violation of this chapter, punishable as a misdemeanor in accordance with ACC
9.02.040.
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Ordinance No. 6757
February 21, 2020
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Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will 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 will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6770 (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6770 and Exhibit A Sewer
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6770.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6770 authorizes the Mayor to execute a Sewer Payback Agreement for a
Utilities Developer’s Extension between the City Of Auburn and DCT Hudson Distribution
Center, LLC.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has constructed a public sewer pump station and
associated f acilities, along with a gravity sewer line across the front of their property. Those
f acilities are able to serve approximately 113 acres currently comprising 27 parcels, which,
when developed, will benefit from those improvements.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has requested a Payback Agreement f rom the City.
The Payback agreement would allow the developer to recover partial costs related to the
design and construction of the sanitary sewer improvements over time when other benefiting
properties choose to connect to the system. The proposed agreement was reviewed by
Council at the August 10, 2020 Council Study Session.
City staff has notified the property owners within the “assessment reimbursement area” of the
potential future charges, and the Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance during the
September 8, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.B
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Ordinance No. 6770
August 4, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 6770
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A SEWER PAYBACK AGREEMENT FOR A
UTILITIES DEVELOPER’S EXTENSION BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AUBURN AND DCT HUDSON DISTRIBUTION
CENTER, LLC
WHEREAS, Chapter 13.40 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) authorizes the City
Engineer to develop, implement, and administer facility extension agreements for utility
improvements; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC authorizes the City Engineer to execute
payback agreements for public utility improvements after Council approval; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC requires that the City Council conduct a
public hearing to consider approving the payback agreements; and
WHEREAS, DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, has constructed the sewer
utility improvements described in the payback agreement, Exhibit A, and has agreed to
deed those improvements to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACC 13.40.030, the City has received and approved plans
for those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entry into the payback agreement is in the
best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a Payback Agreement for
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August 4, 2020
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Developer’s Extension between the City and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, which
agreement will be in substantial conformity with the agreement attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. 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 provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
(5) days from and after passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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Hudson Sewer Payback PBK18-0002.docx Page 1 of 35
Return Address:
City of Auburn
City Clerk
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001
Above this line reserved for recording information.
PAYBACK AGREEMENT PBK18-0002 FOR UTILITIES
DEVELOPER'S EXTENSION
Reference # (if applicable): N/A Additional on page: ____
Grantor : City of Auburn
Grantee : DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLLC
Legal Description / STR: Sec 35, T19N, R4E Additional on page: ____
Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID#: 3522049027, 3522049022
This Agreement made and entered into this __________ day of ______________,
2020, by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of King County,
Washington (“the CITY”) and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, whose address is
12720 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98168.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.91 RCW, the CITY has by Ordinance No. 6770
adopted by the City Council on the __________ day of ______________, 2020, approved the
execution of this Payback Agreement with the DEVELOPER above and referring to facilities
described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above-described DEVELOPER has offered and the CITY has agreed
to accept the sewer facilities described in Exhibit 1, Bills of Sale, as part of the utility systems
of the CITY;
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NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONDITIONS AND
COVENANTS IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DEVELOPER
At the time of construction, the above-described DEVELOPER was the record OWNER
of real property legally described as shown on Exhibit 2 submitted by the
DEVELOPER.
“DEVELOPER” shall include successors, heirs, and assigns. The term shall include a
bankruptcy estate and a receivership as long as the City receives notice of the bankruptcy
or receivership as the law requires for notice to creditors, and the DEVELOPER
provides the notice required by Section VII of this agreement.
II. FACILITIES
The facilities which have been constructed by the DEVELOPER are as shown in the
attached Exhibit 3, incorporated by this reference, and processed as a Developer Public
Facility Extensions, reference numbers FAC17-0002, FAC17-0013, and FAC14-0007,
the originals of which are on file at the office of the City Engineer. The facilities have
been constructed in accordance with the ordinances and requirements of the CITY
governing the construction specifications for facilities of such type, and have been
approved by the City Engineer.
III. AREA OF FACILITY SERVICE BENEFIT
The properties benefited by the facilities (“Benefited Properties”) constructed by the
DEVELOPER are legally described on Exhibit 4 and are shown on Exhibit 5, which
are by this reference incorporated in this Agreement. Any owner of real estate legally
described within the benefit boundary as shown on the attached Exhibits 4 and 5, shall
pay, as a condition for connecting to the facilities, the amount as identified in Section
V. All property within the benefit boundary shall be subject to the connection fee as
provided in this agreement as a condition of issuance of the connection permit by the
CITY.
IV. TERMS
For a period of 20 years from the date of this agreement, any owner (latecomer) of real
estate legally described in Section III, and which owner has not fully contributed their
pro rata share to the original cost of the above-described facility, shall pay to the CITY
the amounts specified in Section V of this agreement. The charge represents the fair pro
rata share of the cost of construction of said facilities payable by the Benefited
Properties.
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Payment of the latecomer’s pro rata share will be required by the CITY at the time the
CITY issues a utility permit for sewer service, as described in Auburn City Code (ACC)
13.20.190 and 13.20.200 to connect and use the system. A benefited property that
constructs a facility extension that connects to the facilities included in this Payback
Agreement is not subject to payback payments until the benefited property (or until each
of the properties resulting from the subdivision of the benefited property) applies for
utility service. Additionally, although stubs for utility service may be constructed to
Benefited Properties as part of the facilities included in this Payback Agreement, no
payback payments will be required until such time as those Benefited Properties apply
for utility service.
The CITY shall reimburse the DEVELOPER within sixty (60) days of the date the City
receives payment from a person requesting connection to the facilities.
V. AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
The DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns, agrees that the amounts which the
DEVELOPER is reimbursed from the property owners as specified in Section III of this
Agreement, represents a fair pro rata share reimbursement for the DEVELOPER'S
construction of the facilities described in Section II of this Agreement.
The amount of reimbursement for gravity sewer installed across the property frontage
of a benefitted property will be $81.24 times the length of the property frontage
(measured in feet), as listed in Exhibit 6.
The amount of reimbursement per square foot of potentially developable benefitted
property, as listed in Exhibit 6, shall be $0.287 for properties zoned R5 at the time of
this agreement, and shall be $0.616 for properties zoned M1 at the time of this
agreement. This portion of the reimbursement is for the lift station and force mains.
The total amount of reimbursement to the DEVELOPER for the facilities from all
applicable charges shall not exceed $1,420,446.48.
In the event that a benefitting property or properties is/are subdivided prior to connecting
to the facilities, the City may reallocate the reimbursement amount(s) in a manner
consistent with the methodology described above. The City will notify both the
DEVELOPER and the property owner of any revisions to the reimbursement amounts.
VI. NOTICE AND HEARING
Prior to passing the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the CITY shall conduct a
public hearing in accordance with ACC 3.25.080, including meeting the notification
requirements of that section.
VII. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement shall not be effective as to any owner of real estate
not a party to this Agreement unless this Agreement has been recorded in the King
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County Recorder’s Office prior to the time such owner receives a permit to connect to
and use said facilities.
If for any reason, the CITY fails to secure a latecomer payment for Owner's fair pro rata
share of the cost of the facilities before connection to the extension, the CITY is not
liable for payment to the DEVELOPER.
Following approval of the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the City will record
the document at the appropriate County’s Office. The DEVELOPER shall be
responsible for correcting any portion of the document determined to not be recordable
and any re-recording fees.
This agreement is subject to the provisions of Auburn City Code (“ACC”) Chapter 3.25
and shall be void if the DEVELOPER is in violation of any term or condition of that
Chapter as it exists on the date of execution of this agreement.
VIII. CURRENT ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER
The DEVELOPER shall keep a current record of the Developer’s address and telephone
number on file with the City Engineer, and shall within 30 days of any change of said
address and/or telephone number, notify the City Engineer in writing. If the
DEVELOPER fails to do so, the parties agree that the CITY may authorize connections
resulting therefrom and not incur any liability for the non-collection and/or non-
reimbursement of charges to the DEVELOPER under this Agreement. Every two years
from the effective date of this agreement, shown on page one, the DEVELOPER shall
notify the City Engineer of its current name, address, and telephone number. If the
DEVELOPER fails to provide such information within sixty (60) days of each
anniversary, the CITY may collect and retain any connection charges owed to the
DEVELOPER under this contract.
The initial Contact Information and Address for Receipt of Reimbursement Funds is as
follows:
(Printed Name of Developer’s Representative)
(Company Name)
(Mailing Address)
(City, State, Zip code)
(Telephone/FAX)
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IX. ADMINISTRATION
Any inquiries regarding the administration of this agreement shall be directed to the City
Engineer.
X. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND
This Agreement shall be binding on the DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns
and shall so be binding on the legal owners of all properties described within the benefit
boundary of the area as shown in the attached Exhibits 4, 5, and 6, their successors,
heirs and assigns.
XI. HOLD HARMLESS
A. General Indemnification. The DEVELOPER will indemnify, defend, and hold the
CITY and the CITY'S officials and agents harmless from all claims and costs of
defense arising out of this agreement as a result of DEVELOPER actions, omissions,
misconduct, or breach of contract, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert
witness fees, and the cost of the services of engineering and other personnel who's
time is reasonably devoted to the preparation and attendance of depositions,
hearings, arbitration proceedings, settlement conferences and trials growing out of
the demands and/or actions of property owners incurred in the performance or
completion of this Agreement. The DEVELOPER specifically holds the CITY and
its officials and agents harmless and waives all claims related to the CITY’s
establishment and enforcement of the terms and conditions of this agreement,
including the failure to locate a beneficiary, assigns, successor, trustee, or survivor
of DEVELOPER.
B. Indemnification Against Liens. The DEVELOPER further agrees to indemnify and
defend the CITY from any loss on account of any lien against the facilities that arose
on or prior to the date of CITY acceptance of the facilities. If the CITY incurs any
expense in defense against any such lien or claim, or in taking any other action that
is required of DEVELOPER under this Agreement, the CITY shall have a lien in the
full amount thereof against any funds then or thereafter collected by the CITY
pursuant to this Agreement.
XII. CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Agreement, as it being
hereby expressly declared that this Agreement and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and approved
and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence,
clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Exhibit 1
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Bills of Sale
FAC14-0007
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Exhibit 2
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Legal Description of Developer’s Property
TAX PARCEL 352204-9022
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE
ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29'26'' WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26'' WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 A
DISTANCE OF 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AS
THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND FENCED ON THE GROUND; THENCE NORTH
87°54'40'' EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE 485.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
00°28'40'' EAST 817.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26'' WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9027
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE,
ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH
87°54'40" WEST, ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Exhibit 3
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Facilities Constructed
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Exhibit 4
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Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Legal Description of Assessment Reimbursement Area and Benefited
Properties
Legal Description of Overall Assessment Reimbursement Area
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 04 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY
WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF FOR WEST VALLEY
HIGHWAY AS CONVEYED BY DEEDS RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY
RECORDER’S NUMBER 9303312470 AND 9303080455. EXCEPT THAT PORTION
CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF AUBURN BY DEED RECORDED UNDER KING
COUNTY RECORDER’S NUMBER 20190225000744. EXCEPT THAT PORTION
CONVEYED TO FOR STEIGLEDER ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS 59TH AVENUE
SOUTH UNDER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER 88946.
TOGETHER WITH; THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO KING COUNTY TO KING
COUNTY FOR ROAD BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER
2620957.
TOGETHER WITH; THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THE EAST 30
FEET THEREOF DEED TO KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR ROAD PURPOSES
BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBERS 813104.
TOGETHER WITH; THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, IN THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE
MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2;
THENCE EAST 1491.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 351.12 FEET; THENCE WEST 1491.6;
THENCE NORTH 351.12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT FOR THE
SOUTH 130 FEET OF THE WEST 220.2 FEET THEREOF.
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
Legal Description of Benefited Properties
TAX PARCEL 352204-9021
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30
FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 1125.08
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 216.64 FEET TO THE NORTH
LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35,
THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE 806.58 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00°28'40" EAST 216.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°54'40" EAST
PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE 804.77 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING
TAX PARCEL 352204-9022 (Developer’s Property)
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE
ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29'26'' WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26'' WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 A
DISTANCE OF 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AS
THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND FENCED ON THE GROUND; THENCE NORTH
87°54'40'' EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE 485.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
00°28'40'' EAST 817.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26'' WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9027(Developer’s Property)
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE,
ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH
87°54'40" WEST, ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 022104-9002
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2; THENCE EAST 1491.6 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 351.12 FEET; THENCE WEST 1491.6 FEET; THENCE NORTH 351.12
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LESS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER GL 2; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE 859.97 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 220.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 130.59 FEET;
THENCE EAST 220.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 130.59 FEET;THENCE WEST 220.20
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, INCLUDING AN EASEMENT FOR USE OF
PRIVATE ROAD; LESS SOUTH 130 FEET OF THE WEST 220.2 FEET; RECORDS OF
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 022104-9084
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER GL 2; THENCE EAST ALONG THE
NORTH LINE 859.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 220.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 130.59 FEET; THENCE EAST 220.20 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 130.59 FEET; THENCE WEST 220.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
INCLUDING AN EASEMENT FOR USE OF THE PRIVATE ROAD, RECORDS OF KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9012
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THE SOUTH
80 FEET THEREOF, AND EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF. DEEDED TO KING
COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER
RECORDING NUMBER 813104; AND EXCEPT ROADS
TAX PARCEL 352204-9015
PARCEL A:
THE SOUTH 243 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E. W. M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET DISTANT FROM
SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 0°09'00" WEST
A DISTANCE OF 799.31 FEET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54'40" EAST,
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
A DISTANCE OF 485.16 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 2130.53 FEET WEST
OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET,
MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION 35 AND NORTH 88°27'26" EAST 482.91 FEET DISTANCE FROM THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'36" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.32 FEET THEREOF; ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION, IF
ANY, LYING WITHIN THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO TITLE
AND TRUST COMPANY BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER RECORDING
NUMBER 1863993.
PARCEL B:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E. W. M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE WEST 326.32 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT A POINT NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET DISTANCE FROM
THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST; THENCE NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 799.31 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°54'40"
EAST 485.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET TO A POINT NORTH 88°29'26"
EAST AND 482.91 FEET DISTANT FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONDEMNED FOR STEIGLEDER ROAD, ALSO
KNOWN AS 59TH AVENUE SOUTH, UNDER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
CAUSE NUMBER 88946.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9016
TRACT A, CITY OF AUBURN BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. BLA14-0006,
RECORDED JUNE 1, 2016 UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 20160601900006, IN
VOLUME 344 OF PLATS, PAGES 56 AND 57, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER A 10 FOOT
ROAD, AS RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED
DECEMBER 17, 1920 UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 1477534 IN VOLUME 1130 OF
DEEDS, PAGE 199, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND AS RESERVED IN
THAT CERTAIN QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED JUNE 18, 1958 UNDER
RECORDING NUMBER 4912725, IN VOLUME 3797 OF DEEDS, PAGE 455, IN KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL352204-9020
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
EXCEPT ROAD. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9023
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4EAST, W.M., DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35,
1815.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 250 FEET
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN
TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO ANDREW NELSON BY DEED RECORDED IN
VOLUME 1416 OF DEEDS, PAGE 159, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 2504087,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF
SAID ANDREW NELSON TRACT 250 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°20'26" EAST 100
FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9024
PARCEL A, CITY OF AUBURN BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. BLA14-0006,
RECORDED JUNE 1, 2016 UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 20160601900006, IN
VOLUME 344 OF PLATS, PAGES 56 AND 57, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TOGETHER WITH EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER A 10 FOOT
ROAD, AS RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED
DECEMBER 17, 1920 UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 1477534 IN VOLUME 1130 OF
DEEDS, PAGE 199, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND AS RESERVED IN
THAT CERTAIN QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED JUNE 18, 1958 UNDER
RECORDING NUMBER 4912725, IN VOLUME 3797 OF DEEDS, PAGE 455, IN KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9025
THE SOUTH 516.8 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., LESS THE EAST 1751.72 FEET AND
LESS THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH PROPERTY
LINE, EAST 112 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF THE PROPERTY; THENCE EAST
ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER; THENCE
SOUTH ALONG THE EAST PROPERTY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST COMER;
THENCE
WEST ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE, 134.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 129.4
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85-8-7.748 WEST 71.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 35-32-15.64
WEST, 91.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH 75-19-24.98 WEST, 66.13 FEET, THENCE
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
NORTH 52-1-42.22 WEST, 158.4 FEET; THENCE NORTH 64-37-20.12 WEST, 131.5
FEET; THENCE NORTH 27-48-19.85 WEST, 346.1 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9027
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE,
ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH
87°54'40" WEST, ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9028
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M. DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION
30.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH EASTERLY LINE OF SAID
SECTION A DISTANCE OF 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 150 FEET
TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING 88°29’26” WEST 150
FEET;THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION
A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST 150.00 FEET; THENCE
SOUTHERLY 135.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9029
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM WHICH
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH 88°29'26" EAST
1,321.29 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF
SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST PARALLEL WITH
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 430.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL
WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 516.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88029'26" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 430.43 FEET
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE
OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9030
THE WEST 3 1/2 ACRES OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M.; AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE
SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE
OF SAID SECTION 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST PARALLEL TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION,
812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND FENCED
ON THE GROUND; THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST ALONG THE SAID NORTH
LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST
808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF
KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9039
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30
FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 651.18
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 202.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST 324.50
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°28'40" EAST 199.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°54'40"
EAST 324.50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9042
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,
IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET DISTANT FROM
SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 0°09'00" WEST
799.31 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54'40" EAST
485.16 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 2,130.55 FEET WEST OF THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS,
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 482.91 FEET DISTANT PROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.31 FEET; AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 243 FEET;
TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE EAST 11.5 FEET OF
THE SOUTH 243 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER,
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E.W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET DISTANT FROM
SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 0°09'00" WEST
A DISTANCE OF 799.31 FEET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54'40" EAST,
A DISTANCE OF 485.16 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 2130.55 FEET WEST OF
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS,
TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 482.91 FEET DISTANCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.31 FEET THEREOF; ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION, IF
ANY, LYING WITHIN THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER RECORDING
NUMBER 1863993.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9043
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,
IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS;
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1,695.45 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 808.34 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35; THENCE
SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE
OF SAID SECTION 35 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST 120 FEET FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 120 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT
FOR ROAD, NOW CALLED SOUTH 287TH STREET.
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
TAX PARCEL 352204-9046
LOT 35-22-04 OF BLOCK 9046, SEC. 35, TOWNSHIP 22, RANGE 04; BEING THE
NORTH 135 FT. OF THE SOUTH 651.18 FT. OF THE WEST 174 FT. OF THE EAST 504
FT., SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY; RECORDS OF KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9047
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 88°29' 26" WEST
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 651.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
474 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION 135 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST 325.49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0°28'40" WEST 329.65 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87°54'40" EAST 478.02 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT FROM
WHICH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION BEARS NORTH 87°54'40" EAST
354.51 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°28'40" EAST 199.59 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A
POINT FROM WHICH THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING BEARS SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26 WEST 149.50 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 651.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
474 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION 135 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0°28'40" EAST 135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29'26"
EAST 90 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9049
THE NORTH 271.0 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; AND RUNNING THENCE
ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION
516.18 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; RUNNING THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 600.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87
DEGREES 54 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 804.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
0 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 600.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88
DEGREES 29 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST 799.49 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9056
PARCEL A:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26N WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1,815.45 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 250 FEET
TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ON SAID
LINE 558.34 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST 100
FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND CONVEYED TO ANDREW NELSON BY DEED RECORDED VOLUME 1416 OF
DEEDS, PAGE 156, UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 2504087, RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ANDREW
NELSON TRACT 558.34 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 100
FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
PARCEL B:
AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OF THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1,815.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 250 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 88029'26" WEST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EASTERLY
LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO ANDREW NELSON BY
DEED RECORDED VOLUME 1416 OF DEEDS, PAGE 159, UNDER RECORDING
NUMBER 2504087, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE
EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ANDREW NELSON TRACT 250 FEET; THENCE NORTH
88°29'26" EAST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Exhibit 4 (continued)
TAX PARCEL 352204-9058
THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W M, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER
RECORDING NO 813104, AND EXCEPT ROADS SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OFKING,
STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9059
THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9067
THE NORTH 135 FEET OF THE SOUTH 651.18 FEET OF THE EAST 180 FEET OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET FOR ROAD;
AND EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9082
BEGINNING 651.18 FEET NORTH OF AND SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST FROM THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST;
THENCE CONTINUING WEST 90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 135 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9038
THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO KING
COUNTY FOR ROAD BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 2620957
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Exhibit 5
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Assessment Reimbursement Area
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Exhibit 6
Payback Agreement PBK18-0002
Benefited Properties Reimbursement Fees
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6771 (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6771 and Exhibit A Water
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6771.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6771 authorizes the Mayor to execute a W ater Payback Agreement f or Utilities
Developer’s Extension between the City Of Auburn and DCT Hudson Distribution Center,
LLC.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has constructed a public water main extension across
the front of their property. Those facilities are able to serve 2 parcels, which, when
developed, will benef it f rom those improvements.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has requested a Payback Agreement f rom the City.
The Payback agreement would allow the developer to recover partial costs related to the
design and construction of the water system improvements over time when other benefiting
properties choose to connect to the system. The proposed agreement was reviewed by
Council at the August 10, 2020 Council Study Session.
City staff has notified the property owners within the “assessment reimbursement area” of the
potential future charges, and the Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance during the
September 8, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.C
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Ordinance No. 6771
August 6, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 6771
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A WATER PAYBACK AGREEMENT FOR A
UTILITIES DEVELOPER’S EXTENSION BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AUBURN AND DCT HUDSON DISTRIBUTION
CENTER, LLC
WHEREAS, Chapter 13.40 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) authorizes the City
Engineer to develop, implement, and administer facility extension agreements for utility
improvements; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC authorizes the City Engineer to execute
payback agreements for public utility improvements after Council approval; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC requires that the City Council conduct a
public hearing to consider approving the payback agreements; and
WHEREAS, DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, has constructed the water
utility improvements described in the payback agreement, Exhibit A, and has agreed to
deed those improvements to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACC 13.40.030, the City has received and approved plans
for those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entry into the payback agreement is in the
best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a Payback Agreement for
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Ordinance No. 6771
August 6, 2020
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Developer’s Extension between the City and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, which
agreement will be in substantial conformity with the agreement attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. 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 provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
(5) days from and after passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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Exhibit A
Ordinance 6771
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
(15 pages)
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Return Address:
City of Auburn
City Clerk
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001
Above this line reserved for recording information.
PAYBACK AGREEMENT PBK18-0003 FOR UTILITIES (WATER)
DEVELOPER'S EXTENSION
Reference # (if applicable): N/A Additional on page: ____
Grantor : City of Auburn
Grantee : 1) DCT Hudson
Distribution Center, LLC
2)
Legal Description / STR: Section 35, T22N, R4E Additional on page: ____
Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID#: 3522049027, 3522049022
This Agreement made and entered into this __________ day of ______________,
2020, by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of King County,
Washington (“the CITY”) and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, whose address is
12720 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98168 “(the DEVELOPER”).
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.91 RCW, the CITY has by Ordinance No. 6771
adopted by the City Council on the ______ day of _________________, 2020, approved the
execution of this Payback Agreement with the DEVELOPER above and referring to facilities
described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above-described DEVELOPER has offered and the CITY has agreed
to accept the water facilities described in Exhibit 1, Bill of Sale, as part of the utility systems
of the CITY;
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NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONDITIONS AND
COVENANTS IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DEVELOPER
At the time of construction, the above-described DEVELOPER was the record OWNER
of real property legally described as shown on Exhibit 2 submitted by the
DEVELOPER.
“DEVELOPER” shall include successors, heirs, and assigns. The term shall include a
bankruptcy estate and a receivership as long as the City receives notice of the
bankruptcy or receivership as the law requires for notice to creditors, and the
DEVELOPER provides the notice required by section VIII of this agreement.
II. FACILITIES
The facilities which have been constructed by the DEVELOPER are as shown in the
attached Exhibit 3, incorporated by this reference, and processed as a Developer Public
Facility Extension, reference number FAC17-0002, the originals on file at the office of
the City Engineer. The facilities have been constructed in accordance with the
ordinances and requirements of the CITY governing the construction specifications for
facilities of such type, and have been approved by the City Engineer.
III. AREA OF FACILITY SERVICE BENEFIT
The properties benefited by the facilities (“Benefited Properties”) constructed by the
DEVELOPER are legally described on Exhibit 4 and are shown on Exhibit 5, which
are by this reference incorporated in this Agreement. Any owner of real estate legally
described within the benefit boundary as shown on the attached Exhibits 4 and 5, shall
pay, as a condition for connecting to the facilities, the amount as identified in Section
V. All property within the benefit boundary shall be subject to the connection fee as
provided in this agreement as a condition of issuance of the connection permit by the
CITY.
IV. TERMS
For a period of 20 years from the date of this agreement, any owner (latecomer) of real
estate legally described in Section III, and which owner has not fully contributed their
pro rata share to the original cost of the above-described facility, shall pay to the CITY
the amounts specified in Section V of this agreement. The charge represents the fair pro
rata share of the cost of construction of said facilities payable by the Benefited
Properties. This agreement will expire on ______ day of _________________, 2040.
Payment of the latecomer’s pro rata share will be required by the CITY at the time the
CITY issues a utility permit for water service, as described in Auburn City Code (ACC)
-13.06.050 to connect and use the system. A benefited property that constructs a facility
extension that connects to the facilities included in this Payback Agreement is not
subject to payback payments until the benefited property (or each of the properties
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resulting from the subdivision of the benefited property) applies for utility service.
Additionally, although stubs for utility service may be constructed to Benefited
Properties as part of the facilities included in this Payback Agreement, no payback
payments will be required until such time as those Benefited Properties apply for utility
service.
The CITY shall reimburse the DEVELOPER within sixty (60) days of the date the City
receives payment from a person requesting connection to the facilities.
V. AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
The DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns, agrees that the amounts which the
DEVELOPER is reimbursed from the property owners as specified in Section III of this
Agreement, represents a fair pro rata share reimbursement for the DEVELOPER'S
construction of the facilities described in Section II of this Agreement.
The amount of reimbursement for water installed across the property frontage of a
benefitted property will be $70.76 times the length of the property frontage, as listed in
Exhibit 6.
The City will deduct from each reimbursement payment a payment processing fee as
established in the City’s annual fee schedule.
The total amount of reimbursement to the DEVELOPER for the facilities from all
applicable charges shall not exceed $28,588.27.
In the event that a benefitting property or properties is/are subdivided prior to
connecting to the facilities, the City may reallocate the reimbursement amount(s) in a
manner consistent with the methodology described above. The City will notify both the
DEVELOPER and the property owner of any revisions to the reimbursement amounts.
VI. NOTICE AND HEARING
Prior to passing the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the CITY shall conduct a
public hearing in accordance with ACC 3.25.080, including meeting the notification
requirements of that section.
VII. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement shall not be effective as to any owner of real estate
not a party to this Agreement unless this Agreement has been recorded in the King
County Recorder’s Office prior to the time such owner receives a permit to connect to
and use said facilities.
If for any reason, the CITY fails to secure a latecomer payment for Owner's fair pro rata
share of the cost of the facilities before connection to the extension, the CITY is not
liable for payment to the DEVELOPER.
Following approval of the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the City will record
the document at the appropriate County’s Office. The DEVELOPER shall be
responsible for correcting any portion of the document determined to not be recordable
and any re-recording fees.
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This agreement is subject to the provisions of Auburn City Code (“ACC”) Chapter 3.25
and shall be void if the DEVELOPER is in violation of any term or condition of that
Chapter as it exists on the date of execution of this agreement.
VIII. CURRENT ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER
The DEVELOPER shall keep a current record of the Developer’s address and telephone
number on file with the City Engineer, and shall within 30 days of any change of said
address and/or telephone number, notify the City Engineer in writing. If the
DEVELOPER fails to do so, the parties agree that the CITY may authorize connections
resulting therefrom and not incur any liability for the non-collection and/or non-
reimbursement of charges to the DEVELOPER under this Agreement. Every two years
from the effective date of this agreement, shown on page one, the DEVELOPER shall
notify the City Engineer of its current name, address, and telephone number. If the
DEVELOPER fails to provide such information within sixty (60) days of each
anniversary, the CITY may collect and retain any connection charges owed to the
DEVELOPER under this contract.
The initial Contact Information and Address for Receipt of Reimbursement Funds is as
follows:
(Printed Name of Developer’s Representative)
(Company Name)
(Mailing Address)
(City, State, Zip code)
(Telephone/FAX)
IX. ADMINISTRATION
Any inquiries regarding the administration of this agreement shall be directed to the
City Engineer.
X. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND
This Agreement shall be binding on the DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns
and shall so be binding on the legal owners of all properties described within the benefit
boundary of the area as shown in the attached Exhibits 4, 5, and 6, their successors,
heirs and assigns.
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XI. HOLD HARMLESS
A. General Indemnification. The DEVELOPER will indemnify, defend, and hold the
CITY and the CITY'S officials and agents harmless from all claims and costs of
defense arising out of this agreement as a result of DEVELOPER actions, omissions,
misconduct, or breach of contract, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert
witness fees, and the cost of the services of engineering and other personnel who's
time is reasonably devoted to the preparation and attendance of depositions,
hearings, arbitration proceedings, settlement conferences and trials growing out of
the demands and/or actions of property owners incurred in the performance or
completion of this Agreement. The DEVELOPER specifically holds the CITY and
its officials and agents harmless and waives all claims related to the CITY’s
establishment and enforcement of the terms and conditions of this agreement,
including the failure to locate a beneficiary, assigns, successor, trustee, or survivor
of DEVELOPER.
B. Indemnification Against Liens. The DEVELOPER further agrees to indemnify and
defend the CITY from any loss on account of any lien against the facilities that arose
on or prior to the date of CITY acceptance of the facilities. If the CITY incurs any
expense in defense against any such lien or claim, or in taking any other action that
is required of DEVELOPER under this Agreement, the CITY shall have a lien in
the full amount thereof against any funds then or thereafter collected by the CITY
pursuant to this Agreement.
XII. CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Agreement, as it being
hereby expressly declared that this Agreement and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and approved
and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence,
clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
CITY OF AUBURN
Nancy Backus, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003xx-xxxx
Bill of Sale
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Exhibit 1 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
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Exhibit 1 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003xx-xxxx
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Exhibit 1 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
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Exhibit 2
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Legal Description of Developer’s Property
(TAX PARCEL #352204-9022)
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 35 A DISTANCE OF 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND
FENCED ON THE GROUND; THENCE NORTH 87°54’40” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 204.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°25’24” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 280.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°28’40” EAST 817.24 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
(TAX PARCEL #352204-9027)
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNIT,
WASHINGTON; THENCE, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION,
516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40” WEST, ALONG
THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST
808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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PBK18-0003 Water Payback FAC17-0002 Page 12 of 15
Exhibit 3
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Facilities Constructed
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PBK18-0003 Water Payback FAC17-0002 Page 13 of 15
Exhibit 4
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Legal Description of Assessment Reimbursement Area and Benefitting
Properties
(TAX PARCEL #352204-9027)
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNIT,
WASHINGTON; THENCE, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION,
516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40” WEST, ALONG
THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST
808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
(TAX PARCEL #352204-9029)
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECITON 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M. IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM
WHICH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH
88°29’26” EAST 1,321.29 FEET; THENCE RUNNING NORTH PARALLEL WITH
THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26”
WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 430.43 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 516.18 FEET
TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST
ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 430.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON
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PBK18-0003 Water Payback FAC17-0002 Page 14 of 15
Exhibit 5
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Assessment Reimbursement Area
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PBK18-0003 Water Payback FAC17-0002 Page 15 of 15
Exhibit 6
Payback Agreement PBK18-0003
Benefitting Properties Reimbursement Fees
Parcel
Number Street Address
Parcel
Frontage
(LF)
Reimbursement
Amount (1)
Reimbursement
Amount Owing
352204-
9027 6302 S 287th Street 404 $28,588.27 $0.00 (2)
352204-
9029 6223 S 287th Street 404 $28,588.27 $28,588.27
TOTAL 808 $57,176.54 $28,588.27
Notes:
(1) Based on total project cost of $57,176.54 divided by the frontage of each parcel adjacent
to the water main, equal to $70.76 per lineal foot of frontage.
(2) Developer contribution made at time of construction.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6772 (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6772 and Exhibit A Street
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6772.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6772 authorizes the Mayor to execute a Street Payback Agreement f or a
Traf fic Signal between the City Of Auburn and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC. There
was a scrivener's error on the notice of public hearing which referenced Ordinance No. 6738
instead of Ordinance No. 6772. The correct ordinance number for the Hudson Street
Payback is 6772.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has constructed a traffic signal at the intersection of
West Valley Hwy NW and S. 287th St. This traffic signal improves access to 21 parcels in
addition to DCT Hudson Distribution Center, which, when developed, will benefit from this
improvement.
DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC has requested a Payback Agreement f rom the City.
The Payback agreement would allow the developer to recover partial costs related to the
design and construction of the traffic signal over time when other benef iting properties
choose to develop. The proposed agreement was reviewed by Council at the August 10,
2020 Council Study Session.
City staff has notified the property owners within the “assessment reimbursement area” of the
potential future charges, and the Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance during the
September 8, 2020 City Council Meeting.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.D
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Ordinance No. 6772
09/08/2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 6772
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A PAYBACK AGREEMENT FOR A TRAFFIC
SIGNAL BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND DCT
HUDSON DISTRIBUTION CENTER, LLC
WHEREAS, Chapter 13.40 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) authorizes the City
Engineer to develop, implement, and administer facility extension agreements for
transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC authorizes the City Engineer to execute
payback agreements for public street improvements after Council approval.
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the ACC requires that the City Council conduct a
public hearing to consider approving the payback agreements; and
WHEREAS, DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, has constructed the
transportation improvements described in the payback agreement, Exhibit A, and has
agreed to deed those improvements to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACC 13.40, the City has received and approved plans for
those improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entry into the payback agreement is in the
best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute a Payback Agreement for
Developer’s Extension between the City and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC, which
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Ordinance No. 6772
09/08/2020
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agreement will be in substantial conformity with the agreement attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. 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 provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
(5) days from and after passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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Exhibit A
Ordinance 6772
Street Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
(27 pages)
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Return Address:
City of Auburn
City Clerk
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001
Above this line reserved for recording information.
PAYBACK AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PBK18-0004
Reference # (if applicable): N/A Additional on page: ____
Grantor : City of Auburn
Grantee : DCT Hudson Distribution
Center, LLC
Legal Description / STR: Sec 35, T22N, R4E Additional on page: ____
Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID#: 3522049027, 3522049022
This Agreement made and entered into this __________ day of ______________,
2020 by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of King County,
Washington (“the CITY”) and DCT Hudson Distribution Center, LLC (“the
DEVELOPER”), whose address is 12720 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98168.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35.72 RCW and Chapter 3.25 ACC, the CITY has
by Ordinance No. 6772 adopted by the City Council of the CITY on the ____ day of
_________, 2020, approved the execution of this Payback Agreement with the DEVELOPER
above and referring to the construction of certain facilities described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above-described DEVELOPER has offered and the CITY has agreed
to accept the traffic signal described in Exhibit 1, Bill of Sale, attached and incorporated into
this Agreement, as part of the streets systems of the CITY;
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NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONDITIONS AND
COVENANTS, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. DEVELOPER
At the time of construction, the DEVELOPER was the record OWNER of real property
legally described as shown on Exhibit 2 submitted by the DEVELOPER and attached
to this Agreement.
“DEVELOPER” shall include successors, heirs, and assigns. The term ”DEVELOPER”
includes a bankruptcy estate and a receivership as long as the City receives notice of the
bankruptcy or receivership as the law requires for notice to creditors, and the
DEVELOPER provides the notice required by Section VIII of this agreement.
II. FACILITIES
The facilities which have been constructed by the DEVELOPER are as shown in the
attached Exhibit 3, incorporated by this reference, and processed as a Developer Public
Facility Extension, referenced as FAC17-0013. The original documents are on file at
the office of the City Engineer. The facilities have been constructed in accordance with
the ordinances and requirements of the CITY and the Engineering Design Standards
governing the construction specifications for these facilities. The facilities have been
approved by the City Engineer.
III. AREA OF FACILITY SERVICE BENEFIT
The properties benefited by the traffic signal (“Benefited Properties”) constructed by
the DEVELOPER are legally described on Exhibit 4 and are shown on Exhibit 5, which
are by this reference incorporated in this Agreement. Any owner of real estate legally
described within the benefit boundary as shown on the attached Exhibits 4 and 5, shall
pay, when developing the properties with a use which increases the daily vehicle trips,
the amount as identified in Section V, because those properties adjacent to the
improvements would require similar street improvements upon development. All
property within the benefit boundary shall be subject to the fee as provided in this
agreement as a condition of issuance of the building permit by the CITY.
IV. TERMS
For a period of 15 years from the date of this agreement, any owner (latecomer) of real
estate legally described in Section III, Exhibit 4, or Exhibit 5, and which owner has not
contributed to the original cost of the street project and has not fully contributed their
pro rata share to the original cost of the facility as shown in Exhibit 3, shall pay to the
CITY the amounts specified in Section V of this agreement. Pursuant to ACC 3.25.100,
the charge represents the fair pro rata share of the cost of construction of said traffic
signal payable by the Benefited Properties.
Payment of the latecomer’s pro rata share will be required by the CITY at the time the
CITY issues a building permit for a use which will increase the daily vehicle trips, as
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defined by the Trip Generation Manual by the Institute of Traffic Engineer (ITE),
because those properties adjacent to the improvements would require similar street
improvements upon development. No payback payments will be required until such
time as those Benefited Properties apply for a building permit.
The CITY shall reimburse the DEVELOPER within sixty (60) days of the date the City
receives payment from a person obtaining a building permit for a use which will increase
vehicle trips from the original use of the property.
V. AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT
The DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns, agrees that the amounts which the
DEVELOPER is reimbursed from the property owners as specified in Section III of this
Agreement, represents a fair pro rata share reimbursement for the DEVELOPER's
construction of the facilities described in Section II of this Agreement.
The amount of reimbursement for the traffic signal of a benefitted property will be
$119.52 per added average daily vehicle trip, as defined by the Trip Generation Manual
by the Institute of Traffic Engineer (ITE), up to the amount listed in Exhibit 6, and in
accordance with RCW 35.72.030.
The total amount of reimbursement to the DEVELOPER for the facilities from all
applicable charges shall not exceed $429,198.87
In the event that a benefitting property or properties is/are subdivided prior to
connecting to the facilities, the City may reallocate the reimbursement amount(s) in a
manner consistent with the methodology described above. The City will notify both the
DEVELOPER and the property owner of any revisions to the reimbursement amounts.
VI. NOTICE AND HEARING
Prior to voting on the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the CITY shall conduct a
public hearing in accordance with ACC 3.25.080.
VII. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement shall not be effective as to any owner of real estate
not a party to this Agreement unless this Agreement has been recorded in the King
County Recorder’s Office prior to the time such owner receives a building permit.
If for any reason, the CITY fails to secure a latecomer payment for Owner's fair pro rata
share of the cost of the facilities before connection to the extension, the CITY is not
liable for payment to the DEVELOPER.
Following approval of the Ordinance authorizing this agreement, the City will record
the document at the appropriate County’s Office. The DEVELOPER shall be
responsible for correcting any portion of the document determined to not be recordable
and any re-recording fees.
This agreement is subject to the provisions of Auburn City Code (“ACC”) Chapter 3.25
and shall be void if the DEVELOPER is in violation of any term or condition of that
Chapter as it exists on the date of execution of this agreement.
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VIII. CURRENT ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER
The DEVELOPER will keep a current record of the Developer’s address and telephone
number on file with the City Engineer, and will within 30 days of any change of said
address and/or telephone number, notify the City Engineer in writing. If the
DEVELOPER fails to do so, the parties agree that the CITY may authorize connections
and not incur any liability for the non-collection and/or non-reimbursement of charges
to the DEVELOPER under this Agreement. Every two years from the effective date of
this agreement, shown on page one, the DEVELOPER will notify the City Engineer of
its current name, address, and telephone number. If the DEVELOPER fails to provide
such information within sixty (60) days of each anniversary, the CITY may collect and
retain any connection charges owed to the DEVELOPER under this contract.
The initial Contact Information and Address for Receipt of Reimbursement Funds is as
follows:
(Printed Name of Developer’s Representative)
(Company Name)
(Mailing Address)
(City, State, Zip code)
(Telephone/FAX)
IX. ADMINISTRATION
Any inquiries regarding the administration of this agreement shall be directed to the
City Engineer.
X. COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND
This Agreement is binding on the DEVELOPER, its successors, heirs and assigns and
shall so be binding on the legal owners of all properties described within the benefit
boundary of the area as shown in the attached Exhibits 4, 5, and 6, their successors,
heirs and assigns.
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XI. HOLD HARMLESS
A. General Indemnification. The DEVELOPER will indemnify, defend, and hold the
CITY and the CITY'S officials and agents harmless from all claims and costs of
defense arising out of this agreement as a result of DEVELOPER actions, omissions,
misconduct, or breach of contract, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert
witness fees, and the cost of the services of engineering and other personnel who's
time is reasonably devoted to the preparation and attendance of depositions,
hearings, arbitration proceedings, settlement conferences and trials growing out of
the demands and/or actions of property owners incurred in the performance or
completion of this Agreement. The DEVELOPER specifically holds the CITY and
its officials and agents harmless and waives all claims related to the CITY’s
establishment and enforcement of the terms and conditions of this agreement,
including the failure to locate a beneficiary, assigns, successor, trustee, or survivor
of DEVELOPER.
B. Indemnification Against Liens. The DEVELOPER further agrees to indemnify and
defend the CITY from any loss on account of any lien against the facilities that arose
on or prior to the date of CITY acceptance of the facilities. If the CITY incurs any
expense in defense against any such lien or claim, or in taking any other action that
is required of DEVELOPER under this Agreement, the CITY shall have a lien in
the full amount thereof against any funds then or thereafter collected by the CIT Y
pursuant to this Agreement.
XII. CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality does not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Agreement, as it being
expressly declared that this Agreement and each section, subsection, sentence, clause
and phrase would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and approved and ratified
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
CITY OF AUBURN
Nancy Backus, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Bill of Sale
Return Address:
City of Auburn
City Clerk
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001
Above this line reserved for recording information.
BILL OF SALE
FAC17-0013
Reference # (if applicable): N/A
Grantor/Borrower: DCT HUDSON DISTRIBUTION CENTER LLC
Grantee/Assignee/Beneficiary: CITY OF AUBURN
Legal Description/STR: Section 35, Township 22N and Range 4E
Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID #: 352204-9027 & 352204-9022
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that for and in consideration of the
sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), and for the consideration of incorporating the Extension
into the City system, and other good and sufficient consideration, receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned Grantor, DCT HUDSON DISTRIBUTION CENTER
LLC does by these presents hereby convey, setover, assign, transfer and warrant to the City
of Auburn, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Washington: 1 traffic signal,
1 sanitary sewer lift station, and all appurtenances or any other associated public facility
as shown on the public facility extension plans referred to as or any other associated public
facility as shown on the public facility extension plans referred to as FAC17-0013, the
DCT Hudson Distribution Center Traffic Signal and Sewer Lift Station.
Situated within the following described real property, located in King County:
See EXHIBIT ‘A’ ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE
A PART HEREOF.
and the said it has full power to convey the same and that it will defend the title of the said
Grantee against any and all persons lawfully making claim thereto, and indemnify the City
of Auburn for any costs, including Attorney fees in defending title.
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Exhibit 1 (continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
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Exhibit 1 (continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL A:
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 35 A DISTANCE OF 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND
FENCED ON THE GROUND; THENCE NORTH 87°54’40” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 204.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°25’24” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 280.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°28’40” EAST 817.24 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
AND
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNIT,
WASHINGTON; THENCE, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION,
516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40” WEST, ALONG
THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST
808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THE SOUTH 27.50 FEET THEREOF.
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Exhibit 1 (continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
TRACT A:
THE SOUTH 27.50 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
TH.ENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 35 A DISTANCE OF 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE
SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND
FENCED ON THE GROUND; THENCE NORTH 87’54’40” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 204.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°25’24” EAST ALONG THE
SAID NORTH LINE 280.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°28’40” EAST 817.24 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
AND
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION. 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; THENCE, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION,
516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40” WEST, ALONG
THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, PARALLEL TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST
808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING
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Exhibit 2
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Legal Description of Developer’s Property
TAX PARCEL 352204-9022
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., RECORDS OF KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST
LINE OF SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST
PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 A DISTANCE OF
1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND FENCED ON THE
GROUND; THENCE NORTH 87°54’40" EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTH
LINE 485.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°28’40" EAST 817.24 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 491.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL 352204-9027
THE EAST HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; THENCE, ALONG THE SECTION LINE, SOUTH 88°29'26"
WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 812.44 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40"
WEST, ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 804.24 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 88°29’26" EAST 808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Exhibit 2 (continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Map of Developer’s Property
North
Not to scale
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Exhibit 3
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Facilities Constructed
North
Not to scale
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Exhibit 4
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Legal Description of Assessment Reimbursement Area and Benefited
Properties
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PAYBACK AGREEMENT AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
22 NORTH, RANGE 04 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON. EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF FOR WEST VALLEY
HIGHWAY AS CONVEYED BY DEEDS RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY
RECORDER’S NUMBERS 9303312470 AND 9303080455. EXCEPT THAT PORTION
CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF AUBURN BY DEED RECORDED UNDER KING
COUNTY RECORDER’S NUMBER 20190225000744. EXCEPT THAT PORTION
CONVEYED FOR STIEGLEDER ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS 59TH AVENUE
SOUTH UNDER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER 88946.
EXCEPT FOR TRACT A AND PARCEL A OF CITY OF AUBURN BOUNDARY LINE
ADJUSTMENT NO. BLA14-0006, RECORDED UNDER KING COUNTY
RECORDER’S NUMBER 20160601900006, RECORDS OF KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON.
TOGETHER WITH; THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON.
EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO KING COUNTY FOR
ROAD BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 2620957.
TOGETHER WITH; THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER
RECORDING NUMBER 813104.
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PAYBACK AGREEMENT BENEFITED PROPERTIES
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
TAX PARCEL 352204-9012
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT
THE SOUTH 80 FEET THEREOF, AND EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF.
DEEDED TO KING COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY INSTRUMENT
RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 813104; AND EXCEPT ROADS
TAX PARCEL #352204-9015 PARCEL A:
THE SOUTH 243 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E.W. M., DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET
DISTANT FROM SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE NORTH 0°09’00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 799.31 FEET TO NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54'40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 485.16 FEET,
MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 2130.53 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND NORTH 88°27’26" EAST 482.91
FEET DISTANCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'36" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.32 FEET THEREOF; ALSO
EXCEPT THAT PORTION, IF ANY, LYING WITHIN THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND CONVEYED TO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY BY INSTRUMENT
RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 1863993.
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
PARCEL B:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E.W. M., DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 326.32 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY:
BEGINNING AT A POINT NORTH 0°09’00" WEST 516.18 FEET DISTANCE FROM
THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST;
THENCE NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 799.31 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87°54'40" EAST 485.16 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET TO A POINT NORTH 88°29’26" EAST AND 482.91
FEET DISTANT FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION THEREOF CONDEMNED FOR STEIGLEDER ROAD,
ALSO KNOWN AS 59TH AVENUE SOUTH, UNDER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT CAUSE NUMBER 88946.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9020
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; EXCEPT ROAD. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE
OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9023
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4EAST, W.M.,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH
516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1815.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 250 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION
35; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
ANDREW NELSON BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 1416 OF DEEDS, PAGE
159, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2504087, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ANDREW NELSON
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
TRACT 250 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°20’26” EAST 100 FEET MORE OR LESS
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9025
THE SOUTH 516.8 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., LESS THE EAST 1751.72 FEET
AND LESS THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH
PROPERTY LINE, EAST 112 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF THE PROPERTY;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST PROPERTY LINE TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE,
134.2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 129.4 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85-8-7.748 WEST
71.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 35-32-15.64 WEST, 91.73 FEET; THENCE NORTH
75-19-24.98 WEST, 66.13 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52-1-42.22 WEST, 158.4 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 64-37-20.12 WEST, 131.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 27-48-19.85
WEST, 346.1 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, RECORDS OF KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9028
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M. DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID
SUBDIVISION 30.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION A
DISTANCE OF 516.18 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 150 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING 88°29'26” WEST 150 FEET;
THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION A
DISTANCE OF 135 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88°29’26" EAST 150.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHERLY 135.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9029
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM
WHICH THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID SECTION BEARS NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 1,321.29 FEET;
THENCE RUNNING NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST PARALLEL WITH THE
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 430.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL
WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 516.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88029'26" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 430.43
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING,
STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9030
THE WEST 3 1/2 ACRES OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M.; AND RUNNING
THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 516.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID SECTION 35,
1291.29 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 812.44
FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, AS THE SAME IS NOW BOUNDED AND
FENCED ON THE GROUND;
THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE, 808.85 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 808.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9042
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09’00" WEST 516.18 FEET
DISTANT FROM SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE NORTH 0°09’00" WEST 799.31 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54’40" EAST 485.16 FEET, MORE OR LESS,
TO A POINT 2,130.55 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35;
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND NORTH 88°29’26" EAST 482.91
FEET DISTANT PROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.31 FEET; AND
EXCEPT THE SOUTH 243 FEET; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER AND
ACROSS THE EAST 11.5 FEET OF THE SOUTH 243 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER, SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 E.W.M., DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 0°09'00" WEST 516.18 FEET
DISTANT FROM SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE NORTH 0°09’00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 799.31 FEET TO NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SOUTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 87°54’40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 485.16 FEET,
MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 2130.55 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 804.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 516 FEET FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 482.91
FEET DISTANCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 482.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THE WEST 326.31 FEET THEREOF; ALSO
EXCEPT THAT PORTION, IF ANY, LYING WITHIN THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND CONVEYED TO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY INSTRUMENT
RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 1863993.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9043
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS;
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26“ WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION 35, 1,695.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 808.34
FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST 120 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 120 FEET
FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 120 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; EXCEPT FOR ROAD, NOW CALLED SOUTH 287TH STREET.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9046
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH
88°29’26” WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF
SAID SECTION, 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 300 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 88°29’26”
WEST 174 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION, 135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26” EAST 174 FEET TO A POINT
135 FEET NORTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL
TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 135 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9047
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29' 26" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 651.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26” WEST 474 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SUBDIVISION 135 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26” WEST 325.49 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 0°28'40" WEST 329.65 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 87°54'40" EAST 478.02 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT
FROM WHICH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION BEARS NORTH
87°54'40" EAST 354.51 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 0°28'40" EAST 199.59 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT FROM
WHICH THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING BEARS SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26 WEST 149.50 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING;
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 651.18
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 474 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SUBDIVISION 135 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 90 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 0°28’40" EAST 135 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88°29’26" EAST 90 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9056 PARCEL A:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29’26N WEST 30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST PARALLEL
WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 1,815.45 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35, 250
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ON
SAID LINE 558.34 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
ANDREW NELSON BY DEED RECORDED VOLUME 1416 OF DEEDS, PAGE 156,
UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 2504087, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE
SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ANDREW NELSON TRACT
558.34 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST FROM THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88°29’26" EAST 100 FEET,
MORE OR LESS TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
PARCEL B:
AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OF THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 516.18 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29’26" WEST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
SECTION 35, 1,815.45 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH 250 FEET PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
EASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO
ANDREW NELSON BY DEED RECORDED VOLUME 1416 OF DEEDS, PAGE 159,
UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 2504087, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ANDREW NELSON
TRACT 250 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 100 FEET, MORE OR LESS,
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9058
THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W M, IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR ROAD PURPOSES BY INSTRUMENT
RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO 813104, AND EXCEPT ROADS SITUATE
IN THE COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9059
THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35,
TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST W.M., IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9067
THE NORTH 135 FEET OF THE SOUTH 651.18 FEET OF THE EAST 180 FEET OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET
FOR ROAD; AND EXCEPT COUNTY ROAD.
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
TAX PARCEL #352204-9082
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH,
RANGE 4 EAST, W. M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH
88°29'26" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 651.18 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 474 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION 135
FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°29'26" WEST 90 FEET; THEN NORTH 0°28'40" EAST
135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°29'26" EAST 90 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9038
THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4
EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
EXCEPT THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO KING COUNTY FOR
ROAD BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NO. 2620957
TAX PARCEL #352204-9039
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTON; AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH
88°29’26" WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 651.18 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 202.90 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 87°54’40" WEST 324.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°28’40" EAST
199.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°54’40" EAST 324.50 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TAX PARCEL #352204-9049
THE NORTH 271.0 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88° 29’ 26” WEST
30 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION
516.18 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
RUNNING THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION
608.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87° 54' 40" WEST 804.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°
28' 40" EAST 600.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° 29’ 26" EAST 799.49 FEET TO
THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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Exhibit 4 (Continued)
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
TAX PARCEL #352204-9021
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 22
NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, W.M., IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE SECTION LINE SOUTH 88°29'26", WEST
30 FEET;
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 1,125.08
FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH
PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 216.64 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID
SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 87°54'40" WEST ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE,
806.58 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°28’40" EAST, 216.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH
87°54'40" EAST PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE, 804.77 FEET TO THE TRUE
PLACE OF BEGINNING.
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Exhibit 5
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Assessment Reimbursement Area
Hudson Street Payback PBK18-0004 Page 25 of 27
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Exhibit 6
Payback Agreement PBK18-0004
Benefiting Properties Reimbursement Fees
Signal Total Cost: $601,189.17
Cost per added estimated New Vehicle Trip: $119.52
Parcel
Number
Zoning
/ Use
Buildings
or Building
Area
(SF)
Anticipated
Added
Trips
Proposed
Estimated
Assessment
(%)
Assessment
Amount
1 352204-
9012 R5 5 48 0.95% $5,736.99
2 352204-
9015 M1 69587.1 348 6.92% $41,593.21
3 352204-
9020 M1 42144.3 211 4.19% $25,218.87
4 352204-
9021 M1 73507.5 368 7.32% $43,983.62
5 352204-
9022 1 M1 0 0 0.00% $0.00
6 352204-
9023 M1 10781.1 54 1.07% $6,454.12
7 352204-
9025 M1 91737.36 459 9.13% $54,860.01
8 352204-
9027 1 M1 287832 1439 28.61% $171,990.30
9 352204-
9028 M1 8428.86 42 0.83% $5,019.87
10 352204-
9029 M1 17641.8 88 1.75% $10,517.82
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Parcel
Number
Zoning
/ Use
Buildings
or Building
Area
(SF)
Anticipated
Added
Trips
Proposed
Estimated
Assessment
(%)
Assessment
Amount
11 352204-
9030 M1 61942.32 310 6.16% $37,051.42
12 352204-
9039 M1 28030.86 140 2.78% $16,732.90
13 352204-
9042 M1 36655.74 183 3.64% $21,872.29
14 352204-
9043 M1 16661.7 83 1.65% $9,920.22
15 352204-
9046 M1 9801 49 0.97% $5,856.51
16 352204-
9047 M1 52141.32 261 5.19% $31,194.91
17 352204-
9049 M1 96441.84 482 9.58% $57,608.98
18 352204-
9056 M1 21562.2 108 2.15% $12,908.24
19 352204-
9058 R5 3.25 31 0.62% $3,705.14
20 352204-
9059 M1 42144.3 211 4.19% $25,218.87
21 352204-
9067 M1 8428.86 42 0.83% $5,019.87
22 352204-
9082 M1 5096.52 25 0.50% $2,988.02
23 352204-
9038 R5 5 48 0.95% $5,736.99
1. These parcels belong to DCT
Hudson Distribution Center 5030 100.00% $601,189.17
Hudson Street Payback PBK18-0004 Page 27 of 27
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6781 (Tate)
Date:
September 1, 2020
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6781
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6781.
Background Summary:
Ordinance 6781 was f irst presented to City Council during the July 27, 2020 study session.
City Council provided initial feedback and instruction to staff to conduct additional case law
research and to incorporate more language regarding legislative intent that would help shape
the philosophy of how the ordinance would be implemented. Staf f made adjustments to the
ordinance and presented the revised Ordinance 6781 to City Council during the August 24,
2020 study session
Ordinance 6781 revises a number of chapters of city code as they pertain to camping.
Proposed modif ications include the f ollowing highlights:
Aligns the city’s camping ordinance with the 9th Circuit Court Boise decision.
Declares it unlawful to camp on city owned property without a permit or unless allowed
by the Parks Director on park property.
Change the penalty f or camping within a designated park from a ticketed of f ense to a
misdemeanor.
Conditions enforcement of camping rules on the availability of overnight shelter that is
free of charge. This provision includes the cost of transportation in the event
transportation to the shelter is necessary.
Ordinance 6781 was prepared in coordination with the City Attorney’s of f ice, the Police
Department, Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, Department of Community
Development, Public W orks Department, and Department of Administration.
Representatives f rom each department will be available to answer questions posed by
City Council.
During the July 27th and August 24th study sessions some councilmembers asked
questions and expressed thoughts and opinions about a number of provisions within the
ordinance. Below is a response to those questions and opinions that were expressed
but are not incorporated in the staf f recommendation:
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1. ACC 9.50.030.D.1.b: comments were provided regarding the distance within which a
shelter must be made available in order to enforce certain provisions. The first draft of
the ordinance recommended 40 miles. There was a suggestion to change the distance
to 15 miles. Staff is proposing to remove the number and replace it with language that
requires the shelter be located within Pierce or King County. There are two reasons for
this suggestion:
a. The city and its tax payers pay into shelter and other services that are spent
throughout both counties. Because the city and its taxpayers contribute to shelter
options and services throughout both counties it is reasonable to rely upon any
available shelter opportunity and/or service within the full extent of either county.
b. W hile a larger distance may have the appearance that the city is seeking to export
members of our homeless community greater distances f rom Auburn, the reality
is that members of our homeless community have a right to be involved in the
decision for where they go due to their circumstances and pref erences. I f Auburn
is unable to provide a shelter f or someone who is homeless and has a pet, a
larger geography allows the city and the individual to seek out shelter that better
serves their needs. If an individual prefers to live in a tent city type of
arrangement and Auburn and its surrounding communities are not able to
accommodate this preference, a larger geography allows the individual to have
greater choice in their shelter decision.
2. ACC 9.50.030.D.2: comments were providing suggesting that the def inition of a shelter
include a statement that a shelter will be considered unavailable “…unless the city
offers housing, mental health, drug addiction, employment, or other types of services to
an individual prior to enforcement action under this section.” There are a couple
reasons that staf f suggests not including this language in the ordinance:
a. It reiterates the legislative intent. The legislative intent ensures that the
appropriate underlying philosophy accompanies implementation of the ordinance.
To include this language in the law creates a f undamental challenge in how city
staf f are able to comply because the range of services that could be needed or
of f ered f or one person usually won’t be fully understood for weeks or months
after the time of initial contact. Not until the individual is sheltered can they be
more thoroughly evaluated to understand and attend to their needs. W hile the
clear intent is to lead with a service first philosophy, codifying this as a
requirement will most certainly create a road block to implementing the balance of
the ordinance.
b. It would be inappropriate to place a standard into a def inition. W hile not
advisable, if Council wants to consider including language in the code that
requires the City to offer the full range of possible services needed by an
individual, it is a standard that should not be placed within a def inition.
3. ACC 9.50.030.D.6: comments were provided that modified the def inition of “store” to
clarify that storing means to store f or more than 24 hours. This def inition ties back to an
earlier standard that states that storing camp paraphernalia on city property is not
permitted. Adding the phrase “for 24 hours or longer” to the end of this definition is
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inconsistent with the city policy that was provided to Council because the policy allows
for storage of up to 48 hours. The suggested code language would create a more
restrictive standard. However, the reason that staf f have not suggested codifying he 48
hour provision is to ensure that we have flexibility in the even there is a situation that
warrants a shorter timeframe (e.g. camping paraphernalia that is housing drugs,
weapons, hazardous waste, etc.).
4. Multiple locations: comments were submitted suggesting that the enf orcement
provisions be changed from criminal trespass to civil infraction. While staf f
understands that there may be some discomf ort in codifying language that might be
viewed as criminalizing homelessness, there are a number of reasons that City Council
should reconsider this initial impression:
a. Civil infractions worsen many of the problems faced by those experiencing
homelessness. Generally speaking, our homeless community are not in a
position to pay f ines. Nor are they in a position to challenge the citation and
appear in court. W hen civil fines are not responded to and/or not paid they are
transf erred over to collection agencies and/or become warrants. The
downstream impact to the individual only f urther challenges their ability to obtain
housing and employment at a later date.
b. Civil infractions might seem like a better and “lighter” alternative but civil fines are
inef f ective and do not cause a person to change their behavior or condition.
W hile it is not desirous to ever arrest a person, the threat of arrest is a meaningful
tool that f orces a change in condition at the very moment that the interaction is
occurring the field. Arrest is expensive and time consuming so it is never the
outcome that is hoped for. Again, talk of arrest only becomes part of the
conversation and interaction if several conditions are in place (1) someone is
camping on city property, (2) there is conf irmation that a shelter is available, and
(3) the individual refuses to move their camp and head to the shelter. Only if they
are ref using services does there become a need to inform the individual that their
lack of cooperation could lead to arrest (see ACC 9.50.030.C.2 which states that
camping on city property will only be enf orced if a shelter is available).
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.E
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Ordinance No. 6781
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 7 8 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO CAMPING AND
OCCUPYING PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND AMENDING
CHAPTERS 2.22.210, 2.22.220, 9.50.020, 9.78.010,
12.32.020, 13.12.020, AND 13.48.170 AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE AUBURN CITY
CODE
WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution and RCW
35A.11.020 authorize the City of Auburn to regulate public property, including City parks,
rights of way, and public utility property; and
WHEREAS, camping on public property is a public health, safety, and risk concern
due to interference with other intended uses, such as daily government operations, public
events, recreational activities, utility service, and pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic;
and
WHEREAS, camping without adequate sanitation services, such as sewer, water,
and garbage removal presents a public health hazard due to the increased risk of disease
and virus transmission; and
WHEREAS, various public properties are developed for particular uses and should
be available to the public for the property’s intended purpose, including Ci ty operations,
recreational use, transportation, utility service, public service events, environmental
protection, and other public services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has contracted to provide shelter beds, and
partners with social service providers to ensure that shelter and health services are
available in Auburn for those experiencing homelessness; and
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WHEREAS, the use of dedicated shelters by those experiencing homelessness
facilitate these individuals receiving comprehensive services that m ay assist these
individuals obtain long-term stability; and
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes that within any law there are different
methods and philosophies in which it can be implemented and therefore finds that it is
important to provide clarity around the legislative intent of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to a service first philosophy that ensures
members of our homeless community are treated with dignity and respect, and that city
staff implement administrative practices where housing, mental health, drug addiction,
employment, and other types of services are offered prior to punitive enforcement action;
and
WHEREAS, City Council seeks to ensure that the offering of services is not viewed
as a simple administrative checkbox that allows for an expedited method of implementing
the fines and penalties that are established in these amendments; and
WHEREAS, fines and penalties are to be imposed as a last resort and only in those
instances where a member of our community refuses to comply and refuses to accept
free shelter and/or free transportation to a free shelter; and
WHEREAS, City Council incorporates fines and penalties on ly because any law
that is adopted must include provisions for those rare instances where compliance is
unachievable in other ways; and
WHEREAS, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals held, in Martin v. City of
Boise, that the United States Constitution prohibits imposition of criminal penalties for
sitting, sleeping, or lying outside on public property if the offenders cannot obtain shelter
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elsewhere, although the court recognized that prohibitions against sitting, lying, or
sleeping outside at particular times or in particular locations may be permissible since
other public space would still be available.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 2.22.210 of Chapter 2.22, Park
Code, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
2.22.210 Overnight use. Tents and shelters
Unless for a city-permitted event, no person shall erect, maintain, use or
occupy in any City of Auburn park a tent or shelter that does not have an
unobstructed view through such tent or shelter from at least two sides . Nothing in
this section shall be construed to authorize overnight camping, which is
prohibited in parks pursuant to ACC 9.50.030It is unlawful to camp or set tents or
other shelters overnight in any park, unless authorized by the director. Violation
of this section constitutes Class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW.
(Ord. 6747 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 6465 § 1, 2013.)
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 2.22.220 of Chapter 2.22, Park
Code, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
2.22.220 Opening and closing hours.
A. Unless otherwise posted, parks shall open one-half hour before
sunrise and close one-half hour after sunset. Any person entering or remaining in
a park when it is closed is subject to arrest and prosecution for criminal trespass
or a class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW . No person shall enter
or remain in a park when it is closed.
B. The director may extend open hours for sanctioned events, but only that
portion of a park being used for the event will be open beyond normal hours;
other areas of such a park shall remain closed.
C. This section shall not apply to:
1. Police officers or park employees while on-duty.
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2. Sidewalks that are within the right-of-way of a public street, when the street is
not within the boundaries of a park. (Ord. 6747 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 6465 § 1,
2013.)
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 9.50.20 of Chapter 9.50,
Loitering, is amended to read as follows:
9.50.020 Order to disperse.
A. Unless the activity is permitted by the city pursuant to city code, Iit is unlawful
for any person to loiter, loaf, wander, stand or remain idle either alone and/or in
consort with others in a public place in such a manner so as to:
1. Obstruct any public street, public highway, public sidewalk or any other public
place or building by hindering or impeding or tending to hinder or impede the free
and uninterrupted passage of vehicles, traffic or pedestrians;
2. Be on Commit in or upon any public street, public highway, public sidewalk or
any other public place or building any act or thing which is an obstruction or
interference to the free and uninterrupted and intentionally obstruct the use of
property or access to any lawfully conducted business during the normal
operating hours of that business. lawfully conducted by anyone in or upon or
facing or fronting on any such public street, public highway, public sidewalk or
any other public place or building, all of which prevent the free and uninterrupted
ingress, egress and regress, therein, thereon and thereto.
B. When any person violates causes or commits any of the conditions
enumerated in subsection A of this section, a police officer or any law
enforcement officer mayshall order that person to stop the violating activity
causing or committing such conditions and to move on or disperse. Any person
who fails or refuses to obey such orders is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a maximum of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 5682 § 1, 2002.)
Section 4. New Section to City Code. A new section, 9.50.030 “Camping,” is
added to Chapter 9.50 to read as follows:
NEW SECTION. 9.50.030 Camping
A. Camping Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to camp, occupy camp
facilities or use camp paraphernalia on city property, except as set forth in
subsection C below:
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B. Storage of Camping Items Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to store
camp facilities and camp paraphernalia on city property, except as otherwise
provided by ordinance.
C. Exceptions The prohibitions contained in subsection A shall not apply if:
1) the violation constitutes a trespass on park property under ACC 2.22.220 ; or.
2). the person is experiencing homelessness and there is no available overnight
shelter for persons experiencing homelessness on the date that the prohibited
activity occurs; or.
3). the person is camping or using camp paraphernalia or camp facilities at a
Game Farm Park Campground site after paying the required fees; or
4) the person is camping or using camp paraphernalia or camp facilities as
permitted under this subsection:
a. The director of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation department may permit
persons to camp, occupy camp facilities, use camp paraphernalia, or store
personal property in parks property as defined in 2.22 and as listed in the Park
Inventory portion of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan, within the city’s
Comprehensive Plan.
b. The director of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department may approve a
permit for camping on city park property if the director finds, based upon a permit
application and information otherwise obtained, that:
(1) Adequate sanitary facilities are provided and accessible at or near the camp
site;
(2) Adequate trash receptacles and trash collection will be provided;
(3) The camping activity will not unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace,
comfort and repose of private property owners;
(4) The camping activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or
property, to provoke disorderly conduct or to create a disturbance; and
(5) The camping is in the public interest.
c. The Director of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department is authorized to
promulgate rules and regulations regarding the implementation and enforcement
of this chapter.
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d. Seven days is the maximum period of time a permit may authorize camping on
city property.
e. Any person denied a permit may appeal the d enial to the Hearing Examiner in
the manner described in Chapter 2.46 and ACC 15.07.130 with the Director of
the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department serving the role of the building or fire
official in that code.
D. Definitions. For this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. “Available overnight shelter” means
a. a public or private shelter located within the City of Auburn that offers
overnight shelter to persons experiencing homelessness and confirms to a City
employee that is has an available overnight space at no cost for that person; or
b. If no shelter described in subsection (a) has available space, a shelter located
within King or Pierce County that offers overnight shelter to persons experiencing
homelessness and confirms to a City employee that is has with an available
overnight space at no cost for that person and such shelter is also accessible by
public transportation at no cost or by vehicle for hire at no cost to the individual or
family experiencing homelessness.
2. An overnight shelter is unavailable if:
a. an individual or family cannot use available space because of restrictions on a
person’s sex, familial or marital status, religious beliefs, disability, or length-of-
stay;.
b. a City employee, an individual or family attempts to secure a space at the
shelter for the day and is denied due to lack of available space; or .
c. an individual’s past or present voluntary actions such as intoxication, drug
use, or unruly behavior prevent the use of an otherwise available shelter
space.
2. “City property” means all improved and unimproved real property owned or
leased by the City of Auburn, and all City of Auburn easements, including but not
limited to all portions of city parks, as defined in Chapter 2.22, city buildings,
rights of way, city parking lots, city airport property, wetlands, and city utility
facilities.
3. “Camp” or “camping” means to pitch, create, use, or occupy camp facilities for
the purposes of habitation, living accommodation, or dwelling, as evidenced by
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the storage of personal belongings in ‘camp facilities” or the use of “camp
paraphernalia.”
4. “Camp facilities” include, but are not limited to, tents, tarps configured for
shelter, huts, and temporary shelters. “Camp facilities” does not include shelters
when used temporarily in a park for recreation or play, consistent with Chapter
2.22, during hours when the park is open to the public.
5. “Camp paraphernalia” includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds,
sleeping bags, blankets, mattresses, hammocks, or non-city-designated cooking
facilities and similar equipment.
6. “Store” means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for
safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
E. Penalty. When enforced, violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor
punishable by a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. Section 9.78.010 of Chapter 9.78, Public
Disturbance, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
9.78.010 Disorderly conduct.
A. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if they:
1. Fights or encourages others to fight in any public place within the city;
2. Intentionally create the risk of an assault by wW illfully annoyings, molests,
botherings, insultings, or offerings an affront to another person and thereby
intentionally creates the risk of assault;
3. Willfully breaks, impairs, injures or defaces any building, fence, awning,
window, sign, signboard, tree, shrub, or other thing of value being the property of
another;
4. Intentionally obstructs vehicular or pedestrian travel or traffic without lawful
authority;
5. Removes, interferes with, carryies away or destroys the property of another,
or tears down, destroys or mutilates any notice or handbill lawfully posted in the
city;
6. Intentionally disrupts any lawful assembly or meeting of persons without lawful
authority;
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7. Looks into the windows of the residence of another without a lawful right to do
so;
8. Urinates or defecates in any place open to the public view, other than in a
restroom or toilet facility; or
9. Intentionally engages in conduct that tends to, or is reasonably likely to,
disturb the peace, promote disorder or endanger the safety of others.
B. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum penalty of 90
days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. (Ord. 6503 § 1, 2014; Ord. 5682 § 1, 2002.)
Section 6. Amendment to City Code. Section 12.32.020 of Chapter 12.32,
Sidewalk Obstructions, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
12.32.020 Unlawful sidewalk obstructions.Prohibitions.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, or for any agent,
representative, servant or employee thereof, to deposit, place, erect or maintain,
or cause to be deposited, placed, erected or maintained, upon any sidewalk
located in any public street, alley or place of the city, or upon any portion of such
sidewalk, any bench, chair, rack, stand, structure, sign, merchandise or other
object, except as approved by the city engineer, or to place, erect or maintain, or
cause to be placed, erected or maintained, over such sidewalk, or over any
portion of such sidewalk, any structure, sign or other object at such height or in
such manner as to prevent or interfere with the free and unobstructed use of all
of such sidewalk by pedestrians. Violation of this section is a civil infraction,
subject to a maximum penalty of $250. (Ord. 6532 § 16, 2014; 1957 code §
8.18.020.)
Section 7. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.12.020 of Chapter 13.12,
Protection of Water Supply, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
13.12.020 Water division facilities – Damaging or Ttrespassing on or
interfering with prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to damage, tamper with, disturb, trespass, or
be upon the lands and premises of the city upon which water facilities exist
including, but not limited to, intake structures, gatehouses, well buildings,
treatment facilities, water storage tanks, underground vaults, pump stations and
watershed properties whether or not such properties or facilities are enc losed by
lawful fences. It is unlawful for any person to destroy, tamper with, or disturb any
fence, gate or lock enclosing city water facilities.
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A. No person may damage, tamper with, or disturb any municipal water system
or water facility including, but not limited to:
1. intake structures, gatehouses, well buildings, treatment facilities, water storage
tanks, underground vaults, pump stations, or watershed properties;,
2. any fences, gates or locks enclosing such facilities or systems, and
3. any land or premises containing such facilities or system, whether enclosed or
not.
Violation of this subsection (A) is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum
penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
B. No person may trespass or be upon the public lands and premises that
contain water facilities or municipal water systems. Violation of this subsection
(B) is an infraction subject to a maximum penalty of $250. (Ord. 5851 § 1, 2004;
1957 code § 10.12.020.)
Section 8. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.48.170 of Title 13.48, Storm
Drainage Utility, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
13.48.170 Trespassing on public storm drainage facility prohibited.
Unless authorized by the City, Iit is unlawful for any person to trespass or
to be upon the public lands or and premises whereof the city, lawfully posted,
upon which any public storm drainage facility is situated, unless duly authorized
by the city. Any person who enters or remains upon any such land or premises in
violation of
(1) any posted no trespassing signage at the location; or
(2) any orders to vacate the land or premises given by a police officer, city
official, or city employee shall be guilty of an infraction subject to a maximum
penalty of $250.
(Ord. 5853 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. J), 1999; Ord. 4492 § 4, 1991.)
Section 9. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.20.100 of Chapter 13.20,
Sewer, of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows:
13.20.100 Trespassing on and dDisturbing public sewer and streets
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A. No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or
opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer. No unauthorized person shall
open, alter or disturb the streets or alleys or other public ways or easements of the
city for the purposes of making connection with the public sewer system or
repairing and maintaining a side sewer located within the public right -of-way or
easement.
B. No person may damage, tamper with, or disturb any public sewer system
or sewer facility, including, but not limited to:
1. wastewater pipes, manholes, pump stations and their appurtenant
facilities, cleanouts, sewer meters, and pumps,
2. any fences, gates or locks enclosing such facilities or systems, and
3. any land or premises containing such facilities or system, whether
enclosed or not.
Violation of this subsection (B) is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum
penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
C. Unless authorized by the City, no person may trespass or be upon
public lands and premises that contain sewer facilities. Any person who enters
or remains upon any such public land or premises in violation of
(1) any posted no trespassing signage at the location; or
(2) any orders to vacate the land or premises given by a police officer, city
official, or city employee shall be guilty of an infraction subject to a maximum
penalty of $250. (Ord. 5852 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5381 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh.
I), 1999; Ord. 4241 § 2, 1987.)
Section 10. Restriction on Burdening Shelters or Encampments Hosted by
Religious Organizations. This ordinance is intended to be interpreted consistent with
RCW 35A.21.360 and shall be enforced according to the provisions of that state statute.
Section 11. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 12. 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 of it to any person
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or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 13. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6776 (Gaub)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6776
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6776.
Background Summary:
The Departments of Public Works, Community Development, Police, Legal, and
Administration worked together to propose changes to the City code to help address issues
with recreational vehicles parking within the public right-of -way.
Ordinance No. 6776 authorizes the adoption of the proposed changes to Auburn City Code
Section 10.36.191 relating to the parking of recreational vehicles.
Proposed updates to the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking code, ACC 10.36.191 include
the following: 1) Limit RV parking to 24 hours citywide within the public right-of-way, 2) Create a
parking permit program to allow RV parking in residential areas for up to 72 hours, with limitations,
3)Prohibit occupation of RVs overnight in the right-of-way.
The proposed ordinance was presented to Council at the Study Session on August 24, 2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.F
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ORDINANCE NO. 6776
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKING, AMENDING SECTION 10.36.191 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, ACC 10.36.191 currently limits recreational vehicle (RV) parking in
the public right-of-way to 24 hours in residential neighborhoods, and to 72 hours in non-
residential areas, and does not prohibit overnight RV occupancy;
WHEREAS, the parking of RVs within any public right-of-way for more than 24
hours and overnight RV occupancy in any public right-of-way can create a public nuisance
and hazard;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would limit RV parking in any public right-
of-way to 24 hours and create a parking permit program to allow RV parking for up to 72
hours under certain conditions;
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn chooses to use enforcement as a last resort and
instead will implement these standards in a manner that prioritizes a combination of
education and assistance in providing the RV occupant with alternatives for relocation;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would create restrictions and requirements
for recreational vehicles parking in the public right-of-way to reduce the likelihood of the
vehicles creating a public nuisance or hazard;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle, as defined in
ACC10.36.020, and referred to hereafter as “RV” on any street, alley or public
right-of-way in any residential neighborhood in the city for more than 24 hours.
except by permit as specified herein.
B. No RV may be occupied overnight while parked in any public right-
of-way.
C. The vehicle must meet all licensing requirements, pursuant to Section
10. 36.205 ACC.
D. The RV is parked such that it complies with all other City and State
parking laws and regulations
E. Repair or maintenance work on any RV is prohibited while parked in
the right-of-way, pursuant to Section 10.36.270(25) ACC.
F. Use of a generator by an RV parked in the public right-of-way shall
be limited in order to comply with Chapter 8.28 ACC.
G. Wires, hoses, cables, equipment, awnings, and other appurtenances
associated with any RV shall not be allowed to be extended, set across, or placed
within any portion of the public right-of-way.
H. RV Parking Permit: The City may issue permits that allow RVs to
park for up to three (3) consecutive days within any improved and open public
right-of-way with the following requirements, in addition to B through G above:
1. The permit is applied for, and issued to, an applicant who is the
property owner or lawful occupant, directly adjacent to, and on the same
side of the public right-of-way as the location where the RV is to be
parked.
2. A permit may not be issued for the same RV or the same property
location more than two (2) times in any twelve (12) month period.
3. No more than one permit may be in effect at any time for applicant(s)
of the same address.
4. The permit must identify the property location adjacent to which the
RV is to be parked, and must identify the RV by license plate number.
I. Permits issued under this Chapter may be revoked at any time by
the City.
J. B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine
of $250.00 per violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by
law. A violation of this section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be
processed in accordance with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances
regarding parking infractions. Each calendar day during which a violation occurs
shall constitute a separate infraction, and each instance when a recreational
vehicle or trailer parks at a location in violation of this section shall be a separate
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violation. RVs parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment
pursuant to ACC 10.36.360.
K. Nothing in this section is intended to limit the application or
enforceability of any Homeowner’s Association covenants and rules.
L. C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any
recreational vehicle on any street within the city that does not have adequate space
for parking, or where a sight distance obstruction would be created, or where
parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6222 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 1, 2007; Ord.
6035 § 2, 2006.)
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives 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,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will 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 will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6783 (Thomas)
Date:
August 28, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Trans mittal Memo
Ordinance No. 6783
Schedule A
Schedule B
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6783.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6783 (Budget Amendment #7) represents the seventh budget amendment for
the 2019-2020 biennium and the third budget amendment for 2020. For details, see the
attached transmittal memorandum and supporting materials.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.G
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Jamie Thomas, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: August 19, 2020
Re: Ordinance #6783 – 2019-2020 Budget Amendment #7
The City’s biennial 2019-2020 budget was approved by Council as two one-year appropriations. Budget
Amendments #1, #2, #3, and #4 amended the budget for calendar year 2019. Budget Amendments #5 and
#6 amended the 2020 budget.
This amendment will be the seventh budget amendment for the biennium and the third budget amendment
for calendar year 2020. The main purposes of this amendment are: (1) to adjust budgeted 2020 beginning
fund balances to match actual 2019 ending fund balances per accounting records; (2) adjust budgeted
revenues to reflect expected COVID-19 related impacts and the City’s actions in response to the expected
shortfalls; and (3) add budget authority for new programs and other expected changes in 2020. No new
positions are being requested in this amendment.
Fund Balance Adjustments: This amendment adjusts City-wide 2020 budgeted beginning fund
balances to reflect actual ending balances as of the end of 2019. The General Fund beginning fund
balance is adjusted by an increase of $7,670,843; City-wide beginning fund balances are adjusted, in
total, by a net increase of $18.2 million.
COVID-19 Related Adjustments: This category includes adjustments to revenue budgets to reflect
expected shortfalls due directly or indirectly to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacts of the City’s planned
actions in response to these revenue shortfalls, and grant-related relief from outside agencies. Total
General Fund adjustments result in a net decrease in fund balance of $1.9 million and include:
• Expected revenue shortfalls, most notable sales and use taxes (−$7,935,500)
• Revenue reallocations from other funds, including Motor Vehicle Fuel Taxes (MVFT) and utility
taxes ($2,665,100)
• CARES Act grant funds and related expenditures ($2,451,600)
• Other COVID-19 related grants and related expenditures ($216,100)
• Planned departmental expenditure reductions and other actions ($3,351,650)
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COVID-19 related adjustments result in a net decrease of $4.8 million to fund balances in other funds.
These adjustments include:
• Expected revenue shortfalls, particularly utility sales revenues (−$2,779,300)
• Revenue reallocations to the General Fund (−$3,416,600)
• Cost reductions (−$1,012,000)
• Adjust REET-funded project expenditures (−$395,000)
Add budget authority for new programs and other expected changes in 2020: These include
requests for increased funding for existing programs, new grants, and funding requests for new
projects or programs. New requests include:
• General Fund – Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit ($150,000)
• General Fund – Extend budget for WA Criminal Justice Training Commission agreement
($102,000)
• Fund 105 – Funding for advance design of future arterial street preservation projects ($100,000)
• Fund 430/460 – 2020 Utility System Revenue/Refunding Bonds ($11,993,500)
• Fund 560 – Funding for two vehicles for School Resource Officers ($135,300)
The following table summarizes the current and revised budget as a result of this amendment.
Table 1: 2020 Budget as Amended
2020 Amended Budget $ 368,801,137
Budget Amendment #7 (Ord #6783) 26,393,345
2020 Budget as Amended $ 395,194,482
Attachments:
Ordinance # 6783
Schedule “A” – Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Schedule “B” – 2020 Appropriations by Fund
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August 19, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 6783
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6693, THE 2019-2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6712, ORDINANCE NO.
6719, ORDINANCE NO. 6720, ORDINANCE NO. 6751, AND
ORDINANCE NO. 6764, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY OF AUBURN 2019-2020 BUDGET AS SET FORTH
IN SCHEDULE “A” AND SCHEDULE “B”
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 3,
2018, adopted Ordinance No. 6693 which adopted the City of Auburn 2019-2020
Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of April 1, 2019,
adopted Ordinance No. 6712 (BA#1) which amended Ordinance No. 6693 which
adopted the City of Auburn 2019-2020 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of May 20, 2019,
adopted Ordinance No. 6719 (BA#2) which amended Ordinance No. 6712 which
amended the City of Auburn 2019-2020 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of July 15, 2019,
adopted Ordinance No. 6720 (BA#3), which amended Ordinance No. 6719 which
amended the City of Auburn 2019-2020 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 4,
2019, adopted Ordinances Nos. 6752 (BA#4) and 6751 (BA#5), both of which
amended Ordinance No. 6720 which amended the City of Auburn 2019-2020
Biennial budget; and
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WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 4,
2019, adopted Ordinance No. 6764 (BA#6), which amended Ordinance No. 6751
which amended the City of Auburn 2019-2020 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2020 budget as outlined in this Ordinance (BA#7);
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:
Section 1. Amendment of the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget. The 2019-
2020 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. 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
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of it to any person or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of
this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force
five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:__________________
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Schedule A
Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
General Fund (#001)
2020 Adopted Budget 12,394,863 75,249,867 80,586,405 7,058,325
Previous Budget Amendments 3,575,454 2,256,070 3,832,340 1,999,184
2020 Amended Budget 15,970,317 77,505,937 84,418,745 9,057,509
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):7,670,843 (2,278,190) (308,640) 5,701,293
General Fund Revenues:
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- 2,665,100 - 2,665,100
Expected COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls - (7,935,500) - (7,935,500)
Mayor/Council:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (92,700) 92,700
Administration Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (87,500) 87,500
Reclassify Environ Services Specialist position to Outreach Prgm Administrator - - 40,500 (40,500)
Receive/expend donation frm MIT Charity Fund for Consolidated Resource Ctr - 10,000 10,000 -
Small Business Assistance Award grant funds from US DOT (COVID-19 related)- 109,560 109,560 -
Human Resources Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (87,000) 87,000
Reassign and reclassify ED Coordinator position to Equity Program Manager - - 25,000 (25,000)
Finance Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (6,000) 6,000
City Attorney's Office:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (7,000) 7,000
Community Development Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (363,500) 363,500
Receive/expend Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit (authorized in Ord. 6732)- 150,000 150,000 -
Police Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (217,000) 217,000
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program funds from DOJ - 106,550 106,550 -
Extend budget for WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission agreement - 102,000 80,200 21,800
Two vehicles for School Resource Officers (partially funded by ASD)- - 26,600 (26,600)
Public Works Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (36,500) 36,500
Traffic signal repairs (funded by insurance recoveries)- 29,250 29,250 -
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
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Schedule A
Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Parks Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (431,800) 431,800
Incr. So. King County Sr. Ctrs & Resource Hub grant (previously City of Pacific)- 22,050 22,050 -
Receipt and expenditure of private donations for frozen meals to seniors - 11,200 11,200 -
Street Department:
Departmental expenditure reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (110,000) 110,000
Move decant disposal costs to the Solid Waste Fund (COVID-19 response)- - (19,500) 19,500
Multiple Departments:
Hiring freeze (COVID-19 response)- - (989,950) 989,950
VEBA reduction (COVID-19 response)- - (206,100) 206,100
Seasonal/temp layoffs (COVID-19 response)- - (478,100) 478,100
Mandatory furloughs (COVID-19 response)- - (238,500) 238,500
CARES Act revenues and expenditures (COVID-19 related)- 2,451,600 2,451,600 -
Non-Departmental:
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 7,670,843 - - 7,670,843
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 001 23,641,160 75,227,747 84,110,105 14,758,802
Arterial Street Fund (#102)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,344,477 3,694,600 3,995,900 1,043,177
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 234,263 6,165,164 7,184,846 (785,419)
2020 Amended Budget 1,578,740 9,859,764 11,180,746 257,758
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):391,483 (15,200) - 376,283
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (15,200) - (15,200)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 391,483 - - 391,483
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 102 1,970,223 9,844,564 11,180,746 634,041
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Schedule A
Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Local Street Fund (#103)
2020 Adopted Budget 956,880 1,902,000 1,916,300 942,580
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 1,462,235 - 1,212,534 249,701
2020 Amended Budget 2,419,115 1,902,000 3,128,834 1,192,281
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):131,497 (2,000) - 129,497
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (2,000) - (2,000)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 131,497 - - 131,497
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 103 2,550,612 1,900,000 3,128,834 1,321,778
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)
2020 Adopted Budget 102,121 164,000 170,310 95,811
Previous Budget Amendments 47,454 5,000 35,000 17,454
2020 Amended Budget 149,575 169,000 205,310 113,265
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):99,611 (59,100) - 40,511
Expected COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls - (57,000) - (57,000)
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (2,100) - (2,100)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 99,611 - - 99,611
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 104 249,186 109,900 205,310 153,776
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,369,417 3,832,640 3,967,840 1,234,217
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards (157,606) 2,889,569 3,141,384 (409,421)
2020 Amended Budget 1,211,811 6,722,209 7,109,224 824,796
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):830,108 (16,900) 100,000 713,208
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (16,900) - (16,900)
Funding for advance design of future arterial street preservation projects - - 100,000 (100,000)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 830,108 - - 830,108
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 105 2,041,919 6,705,309 7,209,224 1,538,004
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Schedule A
Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)
2020 Adopted Budget 233,460 152,000 310,956 74,504
Previous Budget Amendments 71,297 - 118,500 (47,203)
2020 Amended Budget 304,757 152,000 429,456 27,301
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):973,216 - - 973,216
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 973,216 - - 973,216
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 117 1,277,973 152,000 429,456 1,000,517
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)
2020 Adopted Budget 36,458 539,970 539,970 36,458
Previous Budget Amendments 6,446 289,780 289,780 6,446
2020 Amended Budget 42,904 829,750 829,750 42,904
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):- 371,800 371,800 -
Align budget to 2020 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus award - 371,800 371,800 -
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 119 42,904 1,201,550 1,201,550 42,904
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)
2020 Adopted Budget 71,426 7,100 - 78,526
Previous Budget Amendments 1,550 - - 1,550
2020 Amended Budget 72,976 7,100 - 80,076
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):1,449 (100) - 1,349
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (100) - (100)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 1,449 - - 1,449
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 120 74,425 7,000 - 81,425
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Schedule A
Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
BIA Fund (#121)
2020 Adopted Budget 74,673 55,200 90,000 39,873
Previous Budget Amendments 940 - - 940
2020 Amended Budget 75,613 55,200 90,000 40,813
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):58,212 (200) - 58,012
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (200) - (200)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 58,212 - - 58,212
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 121 133,825 55,000 90,000 98,825
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)
2020 Adopted Budget 10,162,312 197,800 4,100,000 6,260,112
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 75,954 - 42,200 33,754
2020 Amended Budget 10,238,266 197,800 4,142,200 6,293,866
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):187,249 (112,000) - 75,249
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (112,000) - (112,000)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 187,249 - - 187,249
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 122 10,425,515 85,800 4,142,200 6,369,115
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)
2020 Adopted Budget 9,101,987 1,306,700 741,600 9,667,087
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 2,897,279 - 4,712,322 (1,815,043)
2020 Amended Budget 11,999,266 1,306,700 5,453,922 7,852,044
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):2,104,822 - - 2,104,822
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 2,104,822 - - 2,104,822
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 124 14,104,088 1,306,700 5,453,922 9,956,866
City Hall Annex 2010 A&B Bond Fund (#230)
2020 Adopted Budget - 1,658,400 1,658,400 -
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2020 Amended Budget - 1,658,400 1,658,400 -
BA#7 (Ordinance #6764, Proposed):4,489 - - 4,489
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 4,489 - - 4,489
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Local Revitalization 2010 C&D Bond Fund (#231)
2020 Adopted Budget 11,896 575,100 574,600 12,396
Previous Budget Amendments 3,436 - - 3,436
2020 Amended Budget 15,332 575,100 574,600 15,832
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):18,261 (500) - 17,761
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (500) - (500)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 18,261 - - 18,261
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 231 33,593 574,600 574,600 33,593
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,648 40 - 1,688
Previous Budget Amendments 15 - - 15
2020 Amended Budget 1,663 40 - 1,703
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):6 - - 6
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 6 - - 6
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 249 1,669 40 - 1,709
LID 350 Fund (#275)
2020 Adopted Budget 8,659 100 - 8,759
Previous Budget Amendments (4,956) - - (4,956)
2020 Amended Budget 3,703 100 - 3,803
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(3,455) - - (3,455)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (3,455) - - (3,455)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 275 248 100 - 348
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Golf/Cemetery 2016 Refunding Fund (#276)
2020 Adopted Budget - 376,000 376,000 -
Previous Budget Amendments 19 - - 19
2020 Amended Budget 19 376,000 376,000 19
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(19) - - (19)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (19) - - (19)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 276 - 376,000 376,000 -
Parks Construction Fund (#321)
2020 Adopted Budget 365,772 590,100 470,000 485,872
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 226,931 2,534,719 2,539,633 222,017
2020 Amended Budget 592,703 3,124,819 3,009,633 707,889
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):72,713 (4,700) - 68,013
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (4,700) - (4,700)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 72,713 - - 72,713
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 321 665,416 3,120,119 3,009,633 775,902
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)
2020 Adopted Budget 7,679,377 2,605,200 3,944,300 6,340,277
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 4,071,275 3,368,216 7,077,481 362,010
2020 Amended Budget 11,750,652 5,973,416 11,021,781 6,702,287
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):2,053,115 (10,000) 1,928,000 115,115
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (10,000) 2,223,000 (2,233,000)
Reduce / adjust REET-funded roofing project costs (COVID-19 response)- - (295,000) 295,000
328.00.599.400.06 ENDING FUND BALANCE/W C 295,000
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 2,053,115 - - 2,053,115
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 328 13,803,767 5,963,416 12,949,781 6,817,402
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)
2020 Adopted Budget - - - -
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 378,117 - 378,117 -
2020 Amended Budget 378,117 - 378,117 -
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):1,622 - - 1,622
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 1,622 - - 1,622
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 330 379,739 - 378,117 1,622
Water Fund (#430)
2020 Adopted Budget 5,131,610 16,323,800 14,408,831 7,046,579
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 4,949,949 6,822,221 13,647,958 (1,875,788)
2020 Amended Budget 10,081,559 23,146,021 28,056,789 5,170,791
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):1,831,547 10,635,100 1,953,450 10,513,197
Expected COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls - (1,338,400) - (1,338,400)
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (70,250) 70,250
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (20,000) - (20,000)
Recognize 2020 Utility System Revenue/Refunding Bonds - 11,993,500 2,023,700 9,969,800
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 1,831,547 - - 1,831,547
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 430 11,913,106 33,781,121 30,010,239 15,683,988
Sewer Fund (#431)
2020 Adopted Budget 5,528,686 9,394,700 7,777,448 7,145,938
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 1,386,725 - 826,817 559,908
2020 Amended Budget 6,915,411 9,394,700 8,604,265 7,705,846
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):301,354 (771,500) 45,250 (515,396)
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (751,500) - (751,500)
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (38,050) 38,050
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (20,000) - (20,000)
Recognize 2020 Utility System Revenue/Refunding Bonds - - 83,300 (83,300)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 301,354 - - 301,354
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 431 7,216,765 8,623,200 8,649,515 7,190,450
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)
2020 Adopted Budget 4,151,402 10,399,200 8,831,070 5,719,532
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 2,203,371 - 374,707 1,828,664
2020 Amended Budget 6,354,773 10,399,200 9,205,777 7,548,196
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):843,517 (15,000) 7,750 820,767
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (15,000) - (15,000)
Recognize 2020 Utility System Revenue/Refunding Bonds - - 69,700 (69,700)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 843,517 - - 843,517
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 432 7,198,290 10,384,200 9,213,527 8,368,963
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433)
2020 Adopted Budget 3,341,367 18,549,300 18,397,800 3,492,867
Previous Budget Amendments 383,462 - - 383,462
2020 Amended Budget 3,724,829 18,549,300 18,397,800 3,876,329
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(278,993) (1,289,600) - (1,568,593)
Expected COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls - (1,287,100) - (1,287,100)
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (2,500) - (2,500)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (278,993) - - (278,993)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 433 3,445,836 17,259,700 18,397,800 2,307,736
Solid Waste Fund (#434)
2020 Adopted Budget 5,508,969 16,351,600 16,684,052 5,176,517
Previous Budget Amendments 91,608 - - 91,608
2020 Amended Budget 5,600,577 16,351,600 16,684,052 5,268,125
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):336,118 (152,100) 19,500 164,518
Expected COVID-19 related revenue shortfalls - (96,800) - (96,800)
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (55,300) - (55,300)
Move decant disposal costs from the General Fund - - 19,500 (19,500)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 336,118 - - 336,118
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 434 5,936,695 16,199,500 16,703,552 5,432,643
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Airport Fund (#435)
2020 Adopted Budget 257,640 1,258,800 1,085,701 430,739
Previous Budget Amendments 102,482 134,100 242,650 (6,068)
2020 Amended Budget 360,122 1,392,900 1,328,351 424,671
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):274,255 69,000 (6,100) 349,355
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (6,100) 6,100
Receipt CARES Act funds for Airport operational expenses (COVID-19 related)- 69,000 - 69,000
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 274,255 - - 274,255
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 435 634,377 1,461,900 1,322,251 774,026
Cemetery Fund (#436)
2020 Adopted Budget 264,098 1,187,000 1,343,743 107,355
Previous Budget Amendments 261,627 - 7,800 253,827
2020 Amended Budget 525,725 1,187,000 1,351,543 361,182
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):296,320 - 88,700 207,620
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (11,300) 11,300
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 296,320 - 100,000 196,320
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 436 822,045 1,187,000 1,440,243 568,802
Water Capital Fund (#460)
2020 Adopted Budget 2,562,724 2,070,200 4,282,305 350,619
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 1,585,434 13,120,292 12,845,648 1,860,078
2020 Amended Budget 4,148,158 15,190,492 17,127,953 2,210,697
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(4,067,079) 1,994,300 - (2,072,779)
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (5,700) - (5,700)
Recognize 2020 Utility System Revenue/Refunding Bonds - 2,000,000 - 2,000,000
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (4,067,079) - - (4,067,079)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 460 81,079 17,184,792 17,127,953 137,918
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Sewer Capital Fund (#461)
2020 Adopted Budget 9,049,491 750,500 1,265,000 8,534,991
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 2,468,156 - 2,856,842 (388,686)
2020 Amended Budget 11,517,647 750,500 4,121,842 8,146,305
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):1,782,510 (45,300) - 1,737,210
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (45,300) - (45,300)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 1,782,510 - - 1,782,510
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 461 13,300,157 705,200 4,121,842 9,883,515
Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)
2020 Adopted Budget 10,701,488 581,800 2,063,900 9,219,388
Previous Budget Amendments (338,682) 174,120 433,393 (597,955)
2020 Amended Budget 10,362,806 755,920 2,497,293 8,621,433
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):1,446,929 (45,300) - 1,401,629
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (45,300) - (45,300)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 1,446,929 - - 1,446,929
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 462 11,809,735 710,620 2,497,293 10,023,062
Airport Capital Fund (#465)
2020 Adopted Budget 99,605 775,700 778,000 97,305
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 327,006 3,557,798 3,903,390 (18,586)
2020 Amended Budget 426,611 4,333,498 4,681,390 78,719
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):3,230 (300) - 2,930
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (300) - (300)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 3,230 - - 3,230
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 465 429,841 4,333,198 4,681,390 81,649
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Cemetery Capital Fund (#466)
2020 Adopted Budget 35,937 - 25,100 10,837
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 317,315 55,400 380,400 (7,685)
2020 Amended Budget 353,252 55,400 405,500 3,152
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(94,269) 100,000 - 5,731
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (94,269) 100,000 - 5,731
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 466 258,983 155,400 405,500 8,883
Insurance Fund (#501)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,768,470 23,100 180,600 1,610,970
Previous Budget Amendments 4,456 - - 4,456
2020 Amended Budget 1,772,926 23,100 180,600 1,615,426
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):149,027 (13,100) - 135,927
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (13,100) - (13,100)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 149,027 - - 149,027
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 501 1,921,953 10,000 180,600 1,751,353
Workers' Comp Fund (#503)
2020 Adopted Budget 2,482,073 1,261,900 833,415 2,910,558
Previous Budget Amendments (963,880) - - (963,880)
2020 Amended Budget 1,518,193 1,261,900 833,415 1,946,678
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):359,434 (34,800) - 324,634
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (34,800) - (34,800)
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 359,434 - - 359,434
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 503 1,877,627 1,227,100 833,415 2,271,312
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Facilities Fund (#505)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,050,811 4,034,500 4,115,862 969,449
Previous Budget Amendments 259,043 (20,700) 435,500 (197,157)
2020 Amended Budget 1,309,854 4,013,800 4,551,362 772,292
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):5,642 (308,100) (555,300) 252,842
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (13,100) - (13,100)
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (160,300) 160,300
Reduce / adjust REET-funded roofing project costs (COVID-19 response)- (295,000) (395,000) 100,000
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 5,642 - - 5,642
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 505 1,315,496 3,705,700 3,996,062 1,025,134
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)
2020 Adopted Budget 2,564,974 6,724,153 7,182,511 2,106,616
Previous Budget Amendments (3,138) 141,300 275,000 (136,838)
2020 Amended Budget 2,561,836 6,865,453 7,457,511 1,969,778
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(38,938) (8,000) (357,800) 310,862
Revenue reallocations (COVID-19 response)- (8,000) - (8,000)
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (357,800) 357,800
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (38,938) - - (38,938)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 518 2,522,898 6,857,453 7,099,711 2,280,640
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)
2020 Adopted Budget 2,352,641 2,075,495 2,785,735 1,642,401
Previous Budget Amendments 164,875 9,900 115,900 58,875
2020 Amended Budget 2,517,516 2,085,395 2,901,635 1,701,276
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):439,254 - (237,300) 676,554
Cost reductions (COVID-19 response)- - (237,300) 237,300
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 439,254 - - 439,254
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 550 2,956,770 2,085,395 2,664,335 2,377,830
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560)
2020 Adopted Budget 3,302,654 1,594,605 1,331,000 3,566,259
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 1,381,072 857,500 2,615,350 (376,778)
2020 Amended Budget 4,683,726 2,452,105 3,946,350 3,189,481
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):(264,422) 135,300 135,300 (264,422)
Two vehicles for School Resource Officers (partially funded by ASD)- 135,300 135,300 -
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance (264,422) - - (264,422)
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 560 4,419,304 2,587,405 4,081,650 2,925,059
IT Capital Fund (#568)
2020 Adopted Budget 300,697 500,000 500,300 300,397
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 1,018,063 - 661,527 356,536
2020 Amended Budget 1,318,760 500,000 1,161,827 656,933
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):126,854 25,000 25,000 126,854
Two vehicles for School Resource Officers (partially funded by ASD)- 25,000 25,000 -
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 126,854 - - 126,854
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 568 1,445,614 525,000 1,186,827 783,787
Fire Pension Fund (#611)
2020 Adopted Budget 2,111,149 125,100 222,320 2,013,929
Previous Budget Amendments 22,922 - - 22,922
2020 Amended Budget 2,134,071 125,100 222,320 2,036,851
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):22,370 - - 22,370
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 22,370 - - 22,370
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 611 2,156,441 125,100 222,320 2,059,221
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Summary of 2020 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance #6783)
2,455
Beg. Fund
Balance
2020
Revenues
2020
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
SKHHP Fund (#654)
2020 Adopted Budget - - - -
Previous Budget Amendments 78,250 376,500 432,820 21,930
2020 Amended Budget 78,250 376,500 432,820 21,930
BA#7 (Ordinance #6764, Proposed):127,695 - - 127,695
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 127,695 - - 127,695
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 654 205,945 376,500 432,820 149,625
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)
2020 Adopted Budget 1,829,409 45,000 - 1,874,409
Previous Budget Amendments and CIP Carry-Forwards 112,378 - 55,400 56,978
2020 Amended Budget 1,941,787 45,000 55,400 1,931,387
BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):47,258 - - 47,258
True up 2020 beginning fund balance to 2019 actual ending balance 47,258 - - 47,258
Revised 2020 Budget - Fund 701 1,989,045 45,000 55,400 1,978,645
Grand Total - All Funds
2020 Adopted Budget 108,311,321 189,050,270 199,654,274 97,707,317
Previous Budget Amendments 28,702,597 42,736,949 70,675,239 764,307
2020 Amended Budget 137,013,918 231,787,219 270,329,513 98,471,624
TOTAL BA#7 (Ordinance #6783, Proposed):18,244,835 8,148,510 3,209,610 23,183,735
Revised 2020 Budget 155,258,753 239,935,729 273,539,123 121,655,359
395,194,482 395,194,482
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Schedule B
2020 Appropriations by Fund
Fund
2020
Adopted
Budget
BA#5
(Ord
#31783475)
CIP
Carry
Forwards
BA#6
(Ord #5916660)
Additional
CIP
Carry
Forwards
BA#7
(Ord
#26393345)
Total
Amendments
Revised
Budget
General Fund (#001)87,644,730 4,599,174 - 1,232,350 - 5,392,653 11,224,177 98,868,907
Arterial Street Fund (#102)5,039,077 4,109,581 180,000 450,000 1,659,846 376,283 6,775,710 11,814,787
Local Street Fund (#103)2,858,880 249,701 - - 1,212,534 129,497 1,591,732 4,450,612
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)266,121 52,454 - - - 40,511 92,965 359,086
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)5,202,057 (536,021) 800,000 1,606,240 861,744 813,208 3,545,171 8,747,228
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)385,460 71,297 - - - 973,216 1,044,513 1,429,973
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)576,428 6,446 - 289,780 - 371,800 668,026 1,244,454
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)78,526 1,550 - - - 1,349 2,899 81,425
BIA Fund (#121)129,873 940 - - - 58,012 58,952 188,825
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)10,360,112 33,754 42,200 - - 75,249 151,203 10,511,315
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)10,408,687 (69,211) 1,944,100 - 1,022,390 2,104,822 5,002,101 15,410,788
1998 GO Library Bond Fund (#229)- - - - - - - -
City Hall Annex 2010 A&B Bond Fund (#230)1,658,400 - - - - 4,489 4,489 1,662,889
Local Revitalization 2010 C&D Bond Fund (#231)586,996 3,436 - - - 17,761 21,197 608,193
SCORE Debt Service Fund (#238)2,117,000 - - - - - - 2,117,000
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)1,688 15 - - - 6 21 1,709
LID 350 Fund (#275)8,759 (4,956) - - - (3,455) (8,411) 348
Golf/Cemetery 2016 Refunding Fund (#276)376,000 19 - - - (19) - 376,000
Parks Construction Fund (#321)955,872 120,757 1,311,800 758,050 571,043 68,013 2,829,663 3,785,535
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)10,284,577 362,010 5,497,000 687,050 893,431 2,043,115 9,482,606 19,767,183
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)- - 290,500 - 87,617 1,622 379,739 379,739
Water Fund (#430)21,455,410 8,307,683 3,230,666 88,000 145,821 12,466,647 24,238,817 45,694,227
Sewer Fund (#431)14,923,386 894,808 280,667 211,250 - (470,146) 916,579 15,839,965
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)14,550,602 1,868,064 280,667 54,640 - 828,517 3,031,888 17,582,490
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433)21,890,667 383,462 - - - (1,568,593) (1,185,131) 20,705,536
Solid Waste Fund (#434)21,860,569 91,608 - - - 184,018 275,626 22,136,195
Airport Fund (#435)1,516,440 236,582 - - - 343,255 579,837 2,096,277
Cemetery Fund (#436)1,451,098 261,627 - - - 296,320 557,947 2,009,045
Water Capital Fund (#460)4,632,924 9,187,643 3,286,000 - 2,232,083 (2,072,779) 12,632,947 17,265,871
Sewer Capital Fund (#461)9,799,991 249,314 436,500 - 1,782,342 1,737,210 4,205,366 14,005,357
Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)11,283,288 (1,394,955) 829,800 - 400,593 1,401,629 1,237,067 12,520,355
Airport Capital Fund (#465)875,305 3,028,414 - - 856,390 2,930 3,887,734 4,763,039
Cemetery Capital Fund (#466)35,937 (7,685) 380,400 - - 5,731 378,446 414,383
Insurance Fund (#501)1,791,570 4,456 - - - 135,927 140,383 1,931,953
Workers' Comp Fund (#503)3,743,973 (963,880) - - - 324,634 (639,246) 3,104,727
Facilities Fund (#505)5,085,311 14,043 - 224,300 - (302,458) (64,115) 5,021,196
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)9,289,127 (56,838) - 195,000 - (46,938) 91,224 9,380,351
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)4,428,136 174,775 - - - 439,254 614,029 5,042,165
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560)4,897,259 (267,778) 1,140,000 - 1,366,350 (129,122) 2,109,450 7,006,709
IT Capital Fund (#568)800,697 356,536 661,527 - - 151,854 1,169,917 1,970,614
Fire Pension Fund (#611)2,236,249 22,922 - - - 22,370 45,292 2,281,541
SKHHP Fund (#654)- 334,750 - 120,000 - 127,695 582,445 582,445
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)1,874,409 56,978 55,400 - - 47,258 159,636 2,034,045
Total 297,361,591 31,783,475 20,647,227 5,916,660 13,092,184 26,393,345 97,832,891 395,194,482
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6785 (Thomas)
Date:
August 28, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6785
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6785.
Background Summary:
Auburn City Code provides for the imposition of tax on water, sewer, storm, garbage, cable,
telephone, and electric utility revenue collected within the City of Auburn. The City levies 6%
on external utilities (cable, telephone, electric power), which is the maximum allowed by
RCW. There is more f lexibility for City operated utilities (water, sewer, storm, and garbage)
and the City currently levies 7% on those. In 2008 Auburn City Code was amended to
allocate 1% of the utility tax revenue collected, to the Arterial Street Fund. The current
breakdown of the utility tax rates is as f ollows:
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant impact on the City’s General
Fund revenues and in response to these anticipated revenue shortf alls, the City has been
able to balance the revenue gap in the 2020 budget through various cost saving measures,
as well as revenue reallocations. A signif icant revenue reallocation includes transferring the
1% utility tax that is currently collected in the Arterial Street Fund, into the General Fund. This
ordinance would provide the authority to use the 1% currently earmarked for Arterial Streets
to the General Fund for the 2020 fiscal year only and would transfer an estimated $1,800,000
into the General Fund. To maintain funding in the Arterial Street Fund in 2020, a 1x transfer
f rom Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) will be made.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
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ORDINANCE NO. 6785
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 3.40.020, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040
AND 3.88.040 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE USE OF TAXES IMPOSED
ON UTILITIES
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code (ACC), including Sections 3.40.020, 3.41.010,
3.42.020, 3.84.040 and 3.88.040 of the City Code (water, sewer, storm, garbage, cable,
telephone and utility services, respectively), provides for taxes to be imposed on gross
operating revenues of said identified utilities derived from operations of such utilities within
the City; and
WHEREAS, City of Auburn Ordinance No. 6170, enacted in 2008, relegated the
use of one percent (1%) of such taxes for support of the City’s arterial street system; and
WHEREAS, in light of the current economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it
is appropriate that the 1% of such tax for fiscal year 2020 that would have otherwise been
earmarked for support of the City’s arterial street system be, instead, transferred to the
General Fund to support General Fund services for the City’s fiscal year 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.40.020 ACC (Water, Sewer,
Storm) is amended to read as follows:
3.40.020 Levy and collection.
There is levied a tax of seven percent per year upon the total annual revenues of
the water, storm drainage and sanitary sewer utility funds and on all water, storm drainage
and sewer utilities, business enterprises or other entities engaged in providing such utility
services within the city, which tax shall be collected from and levied upon the total
revenues received by the water, storm drainage and sanitary sewer utility funds and on
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the revenues derived from within the city of all water, storm drainage and sewer utilities,
business enterprises or other entities engaged in providing such utility services, for the
benefit of the current expense fund, or as otherwise directed by the city. The finance
director is directed to collect the tax of seven percent out of the total revenues received
each year in the water, storm drainage and sewer utility funds, commencing July 1, 2008,
and the finance director is directed to pay over the funds so collected into the current
expense fund. The increase in tax revenue generated by the additional one percent tax
levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be relegated for use by the city in support of
its arterial street system, other than as follows: The1% tax levied January 1, 2020 –
December 31,2020, will be transferred to the General Fund to support General Fund
services for the City’s fiscal year 2020.. It is provided, however, that if the state of
Washington provides a long-term sustainable funding source to the city of Auburn arterial
street fund in an amount sufficient to off-set the amount of the increases in utility tax rates
of this section and the long-term funding source is sufficient to maintain the city of
Auburn’s arterial street system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI
out of a score of 100 PCI for the foreseeable future, the water, storm drainage and
sanitary sewer utility tax rate shall automatically revert to six percent per year upon the
total annual revenues of the water, storm drainage and sanitary sewer utility funds. (Ord.
6170 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5699 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5280 § 1, 1999; Ord. 4178 § 2, 1986.)
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.41.010 ACC (Garbage) is
amended to read as follows:
3.41.010 Tax created.
There is created a utility tax in the amount of seven percent, to be levied on and
after July 1, 2008, of the gross receipts against and upon the total annual revenues of the
garbage fund, and on all solid waste utilities and upon every business enterprise or other
entity engaged in handling solid waste. For the purposes hereof, “solid waste” means
garbage, recyclables and yard debris. The increase in tax revenue generated by the
additional one percent tax levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be relegated for
use by the city in support of its arterial street system, other than as follows: The1% tax
levied January 1, 2020 – December 31,2020, will be transferred to the General Fund to
support General Fund services for the City’s fiscal year 2020.. It is provided, however,
that if the state of Washington provides a long-term sustainable funding source to the city
of Auburn arterial street fund in an amount sufficient to off-set the amount of the increases
in utility tax rates of this chapter and the long-term funding source is sufficient to maintain
the city of Auburn’s arterial street system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average
of 70 PCI out of a score of 100 PCI for the foreseeable future, the garbage and solid
waste utility tax rate shall automatically revert to six percent of the gross receipts against
and upon the total annual revenues of the garbage fund, and on all solid waste utilities
and upon every business enterprise or other entity engaged in handling solid waste. (Ord.
6170 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5700 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5671 § 1, 2002; Ord. 4393, 1989; Ord. 4179 §
2, 1986.)
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Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.42.020 ACC (Cable) is amended
to read as follows:
3.42.020 Levy and collection of tax.
There is levied a tax of six percent on the gross income of, and upon the total
annual revenues of, cable television businesses operating within the city, which tax shall
be collected from and levied upon the total receipts of such cable television business(es).
For the purposes hereof, the following terms and definitions shall apply:
A. “Gross income” means the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of any
tangible property or service, and receipts (including all sums earned or charged, whether
received or not), by reason of the investment of capital in the business engaged in,
including rentals, royalties, fees, or other emoluments, however designated (excluding
receipts or proceeds from the use or sale of real property or any interest therein, and
proceeds from the sale of notes, bonds, mortgages, or other evidences of indebtedness,
or stocks and the like) and without any deduction on account of the cost of the property
sold, the cost of materials used, labor costs, interest or discount paid, or any expense
whatsoever, and without any deduction on account of losses, including the amount of
credit losses actually sustained by the taxpayer whose regular books or accounts are kept
upon an accrual basis.
B. “Cable television business” means:
1. A system providing service pursuant to a franchise issued by the city under the
Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 Public Law No. 98-549, 47 U.S.C. Section 521,
as it may be amended or superseded; or
2. Any system that competes directly with such franchised system by employing
antennas, microwaves, wires, wave guides, coaxial cables, or other conductors,
equipment or facilities designed, construed or used for the purpose of:
a. Collecting and amplifying local and distant broadcast television signals and
distributing and transmitting them;
b. Transmitting original cable-cast programming not received through television
broadcast signals; or
c. Transmitting television pictures, film and videotape programs not received
through broadcast television signals, whether or not encoded or processed to permit
reception by only selected receivers; provided, however, that “cable television service”
shall not include entities that are subject to charges as “commercial TV stations” under
47 U.S.C. Section 158, as it may be amended or superseded.
C. The tax revenue generated by one percent levied pursuant to Ordinance No.
6170 shall be relegated for use by the city in support of its arterial street system, other
than as follows: The1% tax levied January 1, 2020 – December 31,2020, will be
transferred to the General Fund to support General Fund services for the City’s fiscal year
2020.. The tax revenue generated by the remaining five percent levied pursuant to
Ordinance No. 6620 shall be relegated for use by the city in support of its police, public
safety and criminal justice system. (Ord. 6620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 6170 § 5, 2008.)
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Section 4. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.84.040 ACC (Telephone) is
amended to read as follows:
3.84.040 Tax – Imposed.
On and after July 1, 2008, there is levied upon and there shall be collected from every
person, firm or corporation engaged in carrying on the following business for hire or for
sale of a commodity or a service within or partly within the corporate limits of the city, a
tax for the privilege of so doing business as defined in ACC 3.84.010. Upon any telephone
business there shall be levied a tax equal to six percent of the total gross operating
revenues, including revenues from intrastate tolls derived from the operation of such
business within the city. Gross operating revenues for this purpose shall not include
charges which are passed on to the subscribers by a telephone company pursuant to
tariffs required by regulatory order to compensate for the cost to the company of the tax
imposed by this chapter. The increase in tax revenue generated by the additional one
percent tax levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be relegated for use by the city
in support of its arterial street system, other than as follows: The1% tax levied January 1,
2020 – December 31,2020, will be transferred to the General Fund to support General
Fund services for the City’s fiscal year 2020. It is provided, however, that if the state of
Washington provides a long-term sustainable funding source to the city of Auburn arterial
street fund in an amount sufficient to off-set the amount of the increases in utility tax rates
of this chapter and the long-term funding source is sufficient to maintain the city of
Auburn’s arterial street system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI
out of a score of 100 PCI for the foreseeable future, the telephone utility tax rate shall
automatically revert to five percent of the total gross operating revenues on telephone
businesses, including revenues from intrastate tolls derived from the operation of such
business within the city. (Ord. 6170 § 3, 2008; Ord. 5797 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5673 § 2, 2002;
Ord. 4185 § 2, 1986. Formerly 5.82.040.)
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.88.040 ACC (Utility Services) is
amended to read as follows:
3.88.040 Tax – Levy.
On and after July 1, 2008, there is levied upon and there shall be collected from
every person, firm or corporation engaged in carrying on an electric power business,
natural gas business and/or artificial gas business for hire within or partly within the city
limits an annual tax for the privilege of so doing, such tax to be equal to six percent of the
total gross revenues received from the operation of such businesses within the city limits.
The increase in tax revenue generated by the additional one percent tax levied pursuant
to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be relegated for use by the city in support of its arterial street
system, other than as follows: The1% tax levied January 1, 2020 – December 31,2020,
will be transferred to the General Fund to support General Fund services for the City’s
fiscal year 2020. It is provided, however, that if the state of Washington provides a long-
term sustainable funding source of to the city of Auburn arterial street fund in an amount
sufficient to off-set the amount of the increases in utility tax rates of this chapter and the
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long-term funding source is sufficient to maintain the city of Auburn’s arterial street
system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI out of a score of 100
PCI for the foreseeable future, the electric power, natural gas business and artificial gas
business utility tax rate shall automatically revert to five percent of the total gross
revenues received from the operation of such businesses within the city limits. (Ord. 6170
§ 4, 2008; Ord. 5797 § 2, 2003; Ord. 5673 § 3, 2002; Ord. 4180 § 1, 1986; Ord. 3827 §
1, 1982; Ord. 3679 § 1, 1981; 1957 code § 5.42.030. Formerly 5.88.040.)
Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 7. 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the
validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 8. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6786 (Tate)
Date:
September 1, 2020
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6786
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6786.
Background Summary:
A Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (JCEO) protects tenants from being forced to leave their
rental home without reasonable justification. W ashington state law prohibits unf air, retaliatory
evictions, a critical tenant protection (RCW 59.18.240; RCW 59.18.250). However, locally
enforced JCEOs clearly enumerate the grounds on which landlords can end a tenancy. Any
evictions or terminations of tenancy outside those specified by the ordinance are considered
illegal once the JCEO is in ef f ect. Staff f irst presented the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
(JCEO) to City Council under Ordinance 6780 at the July 13, 2020 study session meeting.
Ordinance 6780 was scheduled for action by Council at their July 20, 2020 regular meeting.
Council opted to adopt Ordinance 6780, but only the provision that is currently codified in
Chapter 5.24 of the Auburn City Code and to remove the JCEO provision f or additional
Council consideration at a f uture study session. This decision also allowed City staf f to
review public comments that had been received and to determine the appropriateness of
including suggested amendments in the staf f recommendation. On August 24, 2020 City
staff presented an updated version of the JCEO. The updated version is under Ordinance
6786 and the JCEO provisions are now proposed as new Chapter 5.23 of the Auburn City
Code. During the August 24th Study Session staff provided a version of Ordinance 6786 that
identified strikethrough underline changes that were intended to show proposed
modifications to the JCEO. Suggested edits were based on comments received from the
King County Bar Association, the King County Housing Authority, the Rental Housing
Association, and the Multif amily Housing Association. At the August 24th Study Session, City
Council agreed to move Ordinance 6786 forward to its September 8, 2020 regular City
Council meeting f or action.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Trout-Manuel Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.I
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 7 8 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER
5.23 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING A CITY OF AUBURN
RENTAL HOUSING POLICY
WHEREAS, earlier this year, the World Health Organization has announced novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) is officially a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and
Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency because of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Governor also declared a State of Emergency due to
new cases of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, the Mayor proclaimed a local emergency due to
growing public health impacts of COVID-19, which the Auburn City Council ratified by
Resolution No. 5504; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the COVID-19 challenges that can affect payment of
residential rent, it is appropriate to establish regulations supporting the issues of
increasing housing security and enforcement mechanisms as they relate to rental housing
within the City limits of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's intent to continue its commitment to maintain vibrant
and diverse neighborhoods within Auburn, while balancing the needs of landlord and
tenants.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Section 1. New Chapter 5.23 to City Code. A new Chapter 5.23 of the Auburn
City Code is hereby created to read as follows:
Chapter 5.23
Rental Housing Policy
Sections:
5.23.010 Purpose and Intent.
5.23.020 Definitions.
5.23.030 Distribution of information required.
5.23.040 Deposit requirements, notice of rent increase requirements,
and installment payments permitted.
5.23.050 Notice requirement generally-reasonable accommodation
request.
5.23.060 Notice of proposed sale of low-income housing.
5.23.070 Just Cause Eviction
5.23.080 Compliance and enforcement.
5.23.010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations supporting the topic
of increasing housing security, and to establish standards and enforcement
mechanisms as they relate to rental housing within the City limits of Auburn. It is
the City's intent to continue its long-term commitment to maintain vibrant and
diverse neighborhoods within Auburn. The regulations contained in this chapter
balance the needs of the landlord, tenant, and the City while creating a partnership
to ensure safe, healthy, and thriving rental housing in Auburn. The City recognizes
that the renting of residential property is a commercial venture where owners and
landlords must evaluate risk, profit, and loss. Providing housing for Auburn
residents directly impacts quality of life at the most basic level, and therefore
requires regulations to ensure that it is equitably undertaken. This chapter strives
to ensure housing security for current and future residents, and addresses
potential retaliation against tenants who make complaints about housing
conditions.
5.23.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the
definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
A. "Assisted housing development" means a multifamily rental housing
development that both receives government assistance and is defined as federally
assisted housing in RCW 59.28.020, or that receives other federal, state, or local
government assistance and is subject to use restrictions.
B. "Days" means calendar days unless otherwise provided.
D. "Director" means the Director of the City of Auburn Department of
Community Development, or the Director's designee.
E. "Dwelling unit" means a structure or part of a structure used as a
home, residence, or sleeping place by one, two, or more persons maintaining a
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common household, including, but not limited to, single-family residences and
multiplexes, apartment buildings, and mobile homes.
E. "Immediate family member" includes the spouse or domestic partner,
dependent children, and other dependent relatives.
F. "Landlord" means a landlord as defined in and within the scope of
RCW 59.18.030 and RCW 59.18.040 of the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of
1973 ("RLTA") in effect at the time the rental agreement is executed. As of the
effective day of this ordinance, the RLTA defines "landlord" as "the owner, lessor,
or sub-lessor of the dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, and in addition
means any person designated as representative of the owner, lessor, or sub-lessor
including, but not limited to, an agent, a resident manager, or a designated property
manager."
G. "Non-refundable move-in fees "means non-refundable payment paid
by a tenant to a landlord to cover administrative, pet, or damage fees, or to pay for
cleaning of the dwelling unit upon termination of the tenancy, but does not include
payment of a holding fee authorized by RCW 59.18.253(2).
H. "Owner" means "Owner" means the owner of record as shown on
the last King County tax assessment roll or such owner's authorized agent.
1. "Rent" or "rental amount" means recurring and periodic charges
identified in the rental agreement for the use and occupancy of the premises, which
may include charges for utilities. These terms do not include nonrecurring charges
for costs incurred due to late payment, damages, deposits, legal costs, or other
fees, including attorneys' fees. PROVIDED, however, that if, at the
commencement of the tenancy, the landlord has provided an installment payment
plan for nonrefundable fees or deposits for the security of the tenant's obligations
and the tenant defaults in payment, the landlord may treat the default payment as
rent owing.
J. "Rental agreement" means all agreements which establish or modify
the terms, conditions, rules, regulations, or any other provisions concerning the
use and occupancy of a dwelling unit."
K. "Security deposit" means a refundable payment or deposit of money,
however designated, the primary function of which is to secure performance of a
rental agreement or any part of a rental agreement. "Security deposit" does not
include a fee.
L. "Substantial rehabilitation" means extensive structural repair or
extensive remodeling and requires a building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical
permit for the tenant's dwelling unit at issue. Any "substantial rehabilitation" as
provided herein requires displacement of a tenant.
M. "Tenant" means any person who is entitled to occupy a dwelling unit
primarily for living or dwelling purposes under a rental agreement.
5.23.030 Distribution of information required.
A. Distribution of resources by landlord.
1. At the time a prospective tenant applies to reside in a dwelling unit,
the landlord shall provide the prospective tenant with the landlord's written rental
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criteria and, once created by the City, with a City of Auburn informational website
address designated by the City for the purpose of providing information about the
property and its landlord, which may include, but is not limited to, local code
enforcement information relating to properties within City limits, and a website
address for the Washington Secretary of State for the purpose of providing
information on how to register to vote or change their address, if the individual is
already registered to vote.
2. In the event a prospective tenant cannot reasonably access the
internet and at their request, a landlord shall provide the prospective tenant a paper
copy of the property and landlord information that can be found on the website
identified above.
B. Distribution of information packets by landlord.
1. The Director shall prepare and update as necessary, summaries of
this chapter, the Auburn Building and Property Maintenance Code (ACC 15.20),
state RLTA (RCW 59.18), Forcible Entry and Forcible and Unlawful Detainer (RCW
59.12), and Fair Housing laws, describing the respective rights, obligations, and
remedies of landlords and tenants, including information about legal resources
available to tenants.
2. A landlord shall provide a copy of the summaries prepared by the
Director to any tenant or prospective tenant when a rental agreement is offered,
whether or not the agreement is for a new or renewal agreement.
3. Where there is an oral rental agreement, the landlord shall give the
tenant copies of the summaries described herein, either before entering into the
oral rental agreement or as soon as reasonably possible after entering into the oral
rental agreement.
4. For existing tenants, landlords shall, within 30 days after the
summaries are made available by the City, distribute current copies of the
summaries to existing tenants.
5. The initial distribution of information to tenants must be in written
form and landlords shall obtain the tenant's signature documenting tenant's receipt
of such information. If a tenant refuses to provide a signature documenting the
tenant's receipt of the information, the landlord may draft a declaration stating
when and where the landlord provided tenant with the required information. After
the initial distribution of the summaries to tenants, a landlord shall provide existing
tenants with updated summaries by the City, and may do so in electronic form
unless a tenant otherwise requests written summaries.
6. The packet prepared by the Director includes informational
documents only, and nothing in the summaries therein shall be construed as
binding on or affecting any judicial determination of the rights and responsibilities
of landlords and tenants, nor is the Director liable for any misstatement or
misinterpretation of the applicable laws.
C. Notice of resources. A landlord is required to provide a copy of
resource summary, prepared by the City, to any tenant when the landlord provides
a notice to a tenant under RCW 59.12.030.
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5.23.040 Deposit requirements, notice of rent increase requirements and
installment payments permitted.
A. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge any non-rent charges
except in accordance with this section, unless such increase or charge has been
agreed to in writing signed by landlord and tenant at the time of entering into the
initial lease or rental agreement:
1. A landlord may not increase the rent of a tenant by more than five
percent (5%) of the rent unless the landlord has provided the tenant with notice
of the rent increase at least one hundred twenty (120) days before such increase
shall take effect. Any rental increase of five percent (5%) or less may be served
in accordance with state or other applicable law.
(a) Pursuant to RCW 58.19.140, if the rental agreement governs a
subsidized tenancy where the amount of rent is based on the income of the
tenant or circumstances specific to the subsidized household, a landlord shall
provide a minimum of thirty days' prior written notice of an increase in the amount
of rent to each affected tenant. An increase in the amount of rent may become
effective upon completion of the term of the rental agreement or sooner upon
mutual consent.
(b) Any notice of a rent increase shall be served in accordance with
RCW 59.12.040.
2. Any amount paid to the landlord by the tenant at the commencement
of the tenancy charged for the purpose of procuring and obtaining a dwelling unit,
including the deposit or as security for performance of the tenant's obligations in a
lease or rental agreement, must not exceed the allowable monthly rent as
permitted by this chapter; Any landlord under this section must offer to the tenant
prior to entering into the rental agreement the opportunity to pay amounts as
deposit or security for performance over six months upon moving into the unit.
However, additional security deposits may be added for tenants that have pets
provided that those deposits are reasonable and do not embed other types of
deposits or fees.
3. Any fees for late payment of rent shall not exceed ten dollars
($10.00) per month. No other fees may be charged for late payment of rent,
including for the service of any notice required under state law, or any legal costs,
including court costs and attorney’s fees, unless such fee is agreed to in writing
signed by landlord and tenant at the time of entering into the initial lease or rental
agreement.
4. No other fees may be charged in connection with the lease or rental
agreement unless such fee is agreed to in writing signed by landlord and tenant at
the time of entering into the initial lease or rental agreement, Provided that the
landlord may recoup from the tenant actual costs incurred by the landlord and
caused by or attributable to the tenant if consistent with written the lease or rental
agreement.
B. Installment payments, generally. Upon a tenant's written request,
tenants may pay security deposits, non-refundable move-in fees, and/or last
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month's rent in installments as provided herein; except that the tenant cannot elect
to pay the security deposit and non-refundable move-in fees in installments if (1)
the total amount of the security deposit and nonrefundable move-in fees does not
exceed 25 percent of the first full month's rent for the tenant's dwelling unit; and
(2) payment of last month's rent is not required at the inception of the tenancy.
Landlords may not impose any fee, charge any interest, or otherwise impose a
cost on a tenant because a tenant elects to pay in installments. Installment
payments are due at the same time as rent is due. All installment schedules must
be in writing, signed by both parties.
B. Fixed-term tenancies for three months or longer. For any rental
agreement term that establishes a tenancy for three months or longer, the tenant
may elect to pay the security deposit, non-refundable move-in fees, and last
month's rent, excluding any payment made by a tenant to the landlord prior to the
inception of tenancy to reimburse the landlord for the cost of obtaining a tenant
screening report, in three consecutive, equal monthly installments that begin at the
inception of the tenancy.
C. Month-to-month or two-month tenancy. For any rental agreement
term that establishes a tenancy from month-to-month or two months, the tenant
may elect to pay the security deposit, non-refundable move-in fees, and last
month's rent, excluding any payment made by a tenant to the landlord prior to the
inception of tenancy to reimburse the landlord for the cost of obtaining a tenant
screening report, in two equal installments. The first payment is due at the
inception of the tenancy, and the second payment is due on the first day of the
second month or period of the tenancy.
D. A tenant's failure to pay a security deposit, non-refundable move-in
fees, and last month's rent according to an agreed payment schedule is a breach
of the rental agreement and subjects the tenant to a fourteen-day notice pursuant
to RCW 59.12.030(4), and shall mean that the entire amount of any outstanding
payments shall become due when the next rent payment is due, unless otherwise
agreed to in writing by the landlord and tenant.
E. Paying in installments does not apply to a landlord obtaining a tenant
screening report, which report cost paid by the tenant shall be limited to the
standard and actual cost of the tenant screening report.
F. No security deposit may be collected by a landlord unless the rental
agreement is in writing and a written checklist or statement specifically describing
the condition and cleanliness of or existing damages to the premises and
furnishings, including, but not limited to, walls, floors, countertops, carpets, drapes,
furniture, and appliances, is provided by the landlord to the tenant at the beginning
of the tenancy. The checklist or statement shall be signed and dated by the
landlord and the tenant, and the tenant shall be provided with a copy of the signed
checklist or statement.
G. A landlord must place any required security deposit in a trust account
and provide a written receipt and notice of the name, address, and location of the
depository and any subsequent change thereof to the tenant, in compliance with
the requirements of RCW 59.18.270.
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H. Nothing in this Chapter 5.23 prohibits a landlord from bringing an
action against a tenant to recover sums exceeding the amount of the tenant's
security deposit for damage to the dwelling unit for which the tenant is responsible.
The landlord may seek attorney's fees for such an action as authorized by chapter
59.18 RCW.
5.23.050 Notice requirement generally - reasonable accommodation request.
A landlord shall review and comply with all reasonable accommodation
requests received from a tenant related to the service of any notice required by
this chapter.
5.23.060 Notice of proposed sale of low-income housing.
A. Owners of a multifamily rental housing building having five or more
housing units, anyone of which rents for an amount that is affordable to households
at or below 80 percent of area median income, as median income was most
recently determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, shall notify the Director of the owner's intent to sell the building. The
notice shall be in writing and include the owner's name, phone number, and the
address of the rental housing building that will be listed for sale. The notice shall
be mailed no later than 60 days prior to the building being listed with any real estate
service or advertised for sale either in a printed newspaper or website. For the
purposes of this subsection, a building is "listed" when an owner has signed a
listing agreement with a real estate agent. Owners of multifamily buildings having
five or more housing units who are otherwise required by law or agreement to notify
the Director of the owner's intent to sell or transfer the building and who have
provided such notice are exempt from the notice requirement of this subsection.
The following exceptions apply:
1. Properties that are transferred to family members, transferred
through will, or that are not listed for sale; or
2. Properties where 20% or fewer of the units are studio apartments
and that is what is triggering the notice provisions of this section.
5.23.070 Just Cause Eviction
A. Pursuant to provisions of the Washington State Residential
Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.290), owners may not evict residential tenants
without a court order, which can be issued by a court only after the tenant has an
opportunity in a show cause hearing to contest the eviction (RCW 59.18.380).
Owners of housing units shall not evict or attempt to evict any tenant, refuse to
renew or continue a tenancy after expiration of the rental agreement, or otherwise
terminate or attempt to terminate the tenancy of any tenant unless the owner can
prove in court that just cause exists. Owners may not evict residential tenants from
rental housing units if the units are not licensed with the City of Auburn as required
by ACC Chapter 5.62, regardless of whether just cause for eviction may exist. An
owner is in compliance with licensing requirement if the rental housing unit is
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licensed with the City of Auburn pursuant to ACC Chapter 5.62 before entry of a
court order authorizing eviction or before a writ of restitution is granted. A court
may grant a continuance in an eviction action in order to give the owner time to
license the rental housing unit. The reasons for termination of tenancy listed below,
and no others, shall constitute just cause under this Section ACC 5.23.070:
1. The tenant fails to comply with a fourteen-day notice to pay rent or
vacate pursuant to RCW 59.12.030(3); a ten day notice to comply or vacate
pursuant to RCW 59.12.030(4); or a three day notice to vacate for waste, nuisance
(including a drug-related activity nuisance pursuant to chapter RCW 7.43), or
maintenance of an unlawful business or conduct pursuant to RCW 59.12.030(5);
2. The tenant habitually fails to pay rent when due which causes the
owner to notify the tenant in writing of late rent four or more times in a 12-month
period;
3. The tenant fails to comply with a ten-day notice to comply or vacate
that requires compliance with a material term of the rental agreement or that
requires compliance with a material obligation under chapter 59.18.130 RCW;
4. The tenant habitually fails to comply with the material terms of the
rental agreement which causes the owner to serve a ten-day notice to comply or
vacate three or more times in a 12-month period;
5. The owner seeks possession so that the owner or a member of his
or her immediate family may occupy the unit as that person's principal residence
and no substantially equivalent unit is vacant and available in the same building,
and the owner has given the tenant at least 90 days' advance written notice of the
date the tenant's possession is to end. The Director may reduce the time required
to give notice to no less than 60 days if the Director determines that delaying
occupancy will result in a personal hardship to the owner or to the owner's
immediate family. Personal hardship may include but is not limited to hardship
caused by illness or accident, unemployment, or job relocation. There is a
rebuttable presumption of a violation of this subsection 5.23.070(A)(5) if the owner
or a member of the owner's immediate family fails to occupy the unit as that
person's principal residence for at least 60 consecutive days during the 90 days
immediately after the tenant vacated the unit pursuant to a notice of termination or
eviction using this subparagraph as the cause for eviction;
6. The owner elects to sell a dwelling unit subject to the provisions of
this Chapter and gives the tenant at least 90 days' written notice prior to the date
set for vacating, which date shall coincide with the end of the term of a rental
agreement, or if the agreement is month to month, with the last day of a monthly
period. The Director may reduce the time required to give notice to no less than 60
days if the Director determines that providing 90 days' notice will result in a
personal hardship to the owner. Personal hardship may include but is not limited
to hardship caused by illness or accident, unemployment, or job relocation. For the
purposes of this subsection, an owner "elects to sell" when the owner makes
reasonable attempts to sell the dwelling within 30 days after the tenant has
vacated, including, at a minimum, listing it for sale at a reasonable price with a
realty agency or advertising it for sale at a reasonable price in a newspaper of
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general circulation. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the owner did not
intend to sell the unit if:
(a) Within 30 days after the tenant has vacated, the owner does not list
the single-family dwelling unit for sale at a reasonable price with a realty agency
or advertise it for sale at a reasonable price in a newspaper of general circulation,
or
(b) Within 90 days after the date the tenant vacated or the date the
property was listed for sale, whichever is later, the owner withdraws the rental unit
from the market, rents the unit to someone other than the former tenant, or
otherwise indicates that the owner does not intend to sell the unit;
7. The tenant's occupancy is conditioned upon employment on the
property and the employment relationship is terminated;
8. The owner seeks to do substantial rehabilitation in the building and
gives the tenant at least 120 days' written notice prior to the date set for vacating.
To utilize this basis as the rationale for termination, the owner must obtain at least
one permit necessary for the rehabilitation before terminating the tenancy;
9. The owner elects to demolish the building, convert it to a cooperative,
or convert it to a nonresidential use and gives the tenant at least 120 days' written
notice prior to the date set for vacating. To utilize this basis as the rationale for
termination, the owner must obtain a permit necessary to demolish or change the
use before terminating any tenancy or converts the building to a condominium;
10. The owner seeks to discontinue use of a housing unit unauthorized
by ACC 18 after receipt of a notice of violation;
11. The owner seeks to reduce the number of individuals residing in a
dwelling unit to comply with the maximum limit of individuals allowed to occupy one
dwelling unit as required by ACC Titles 15 and 18, and
(a)(1) The number of such individuals was more than is lawful under the
current version of ACC Title 15 or Title 18; and
(2) That number has not increased with the knowledge or consent of the
owner; and
(3) The owner is either unwilling or unable to obtain a permit to allow the
unit with that number of residents and
(b) The owner has served the tenants with a 30-day notice, informing
the tenants that the number of tenants exceeds the legal limit and must be reduced
to the legal limit; and
(c) After expiration of the 30-day notice, the owner has served the
tenants with and the tenants have failed to comply with a ten-day notice to comply
with the limit on the number of occupants or vacate, and
(d) If there is more than one rental agreement for the unit, the owner
may choose which agreements to terminate; provided that, the owner may either
terminate no more than the minimum number of rental agreements necessary to
comply with the legal limit on the number of occupants, or, at the owner's option,
terminate only those agreements involving the minimum number of occupants
necessary to comply with the legal limit;
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12. An emergency order requiring that the housing unit be vacated and
closed has been issued pursuant to ACC 15 and the emergency conditions
identified in the order have not been corrected;
13. The owner seeks to discontinue sharing with a tenant of the owner's
own housing unit, i.e., the unit in which the owner resides, seeks to terminate the
tenancy of a tenant of an accessory dwelling unit that is accessory to the housing
unit in which the owner resides, or seeks to terminate the tenancy of a tenant in a
single-family dwelling unit and the owner resides in an accessory dwelling unit on
the same lot. This subsection does not apply if the owner has received a notice of
violation of the development standards of ACC Title 19;
14. A tenant, or with the consent of the tenant, the tenant's subtenant,
sublessee, resident, or guest, has engaged in criminal activity on the premises, or
on the property or public right-of-way abutting the premises, and the owner has
specified in the notice of termination the crime alleged to have been committed
and the general facts supporting the allegation, and has assured that the
Department has recorded receipt of a copy of the notice of termination. For
purposes of this subsection a person has "engaged in criminal activity" if he or she:
a. Engages in drug-related activity that would constitute a violation of
chapters 69.41,69.50, or 69.52 RCW, or
b. Engages in activity that is a crime under the laws of this state, but
only if the activity substantially affects the health or safety of other tenants or the
owner.
B. Any rental agreement provision which waives or purports to waive
any right, benefit or entitlement created by this Subsection 5.23.070 shall be
deemed void and of no lawful force or effect.
C. With any termination notices required by law, owners terminating or
refusing to renew or continue a tenancy protected by this section shall advise the
affected tenant or tenants in writing of the reasons for the termination and the facts
in support of those reasons;
D. If a tenant who has received a notice of termination or nonrenewal of
tenancy claiming subsection 5.23.070(A)(5), 5.23.070(A)(6) or 5.23.070(A)(13) as
the ground for termination believes that the owner does not intend to carry out the
stated reason for eviction and makes a complaint to the Director, then the owner
must, within ten days of being notified by the Director of the complaint, complete
and file with the Director a certification stating the owner's intent to carry out the
stated reason for the eviction. The failure of the owner to complete and file such a
certification after a complaint by the tenant shall be a defense for the tenant in an
eviction action based on this ground.
E. In any action commenced to evict, refuse to renew or continue a
tenancy after expiration of the rental agreement, or to otherwise terminate the
tenancy of any tenant, it shall be a defense to the action that there was no just
cause for such eviction or termination as provided in this section.
F. It shall be a violation of this section for any owner to evict or attempt
to evict any tenant, refuse to renew or continue a tenancy after expiration of the
rental agreement, or otherwise terminate or attempt to terminate the tenancy of
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any tenant using a notice which references subsections 5.23.070(A)(5),
5.23.070(A)(6), 5.23.070(A)(8), 5.23.070(A)(11), 5.23.070(A)(12) or
5.23.070(A)(13) as grounds for eviction or termination of tenancy without fulfilling
or carrying out the stated reason for or condition justifying the termination of such
tenancy.
G. An owner who evicts or attempts to evict a tenant, refuses to renew
or continue a tenancy after expiration of the rental agreement, or who terminates
or attempts to terminate the tenancy of a tenant using a notice which references
subsections 5.23.070(A)(5), 5.23.070(A)(6) 5.23.070 (A)(8) as the ground for
eviction or termination of tenancy without fulfilling or carrying out the stated reason
for or condition justifying the termination of such tenancy shall be liable to such
tenant in a private right for action for damages up to $2,000, costs of suit, or
arbitration and reasonable attorney's fees.
5.23.080 Compliance and enforcement.
A. Powers and duties of the Director.
1. The Director is authorized to enforce this chapter and may
promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter.
2. The Director shall attempt to settle by agreement any alleged
violation or failures to comply with the provisions of this chapter; provided that
nothing herein shall create a right or entitlement of a landlord to settlement by
agreement.
3. The Director is authorized to request records from landlord and the
landlord shall allow the Director access to such records, as well as a complete
roster of tenants' names and contact information, when requested, with at least
five business days' notice and at a mutually agreeable time, to investigate potential
violations of the requirements of this chapter.
B. Violation.
1. If a violation of this chapter occurs, the Director shall utilize the
procedures outlined in Chapter 5.15 ACC.
2. The Director may waive or reduce the penalty if the landlord comes
into compliance within ten days of the Notice of Violation or shows that its failure
to comply was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. If the Director finds
a willful violation of this chapter, which resulted in a Notice of Violation outlined
above, the Director may issue a Penalty that shall be $1,000.
3. Any civil penalties paid by the landlord shall be kept by the City and
may be utilized to help offset payments that are due by the tenant.
4. Any tenant claiming injury from any violation of this chapter shall be
entitled to bring an action in King County Superior Court or in any other court of
competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and shall be
entitled to all remedies available at law or in equity appropriate to remedy any
violation of this chapter, including declaratory or injunctive relief. A tenant who
prevails in any action to enforce this chapter shall be awarded his or her costs,
reasonable attorneys’ fees, and expenses.
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a. A landlord who violates this chapter shall be liable for penalties of up
to two times the monthly rent of the dwelling unit at issue.
b. Failure of a landlord to comply with any of the provisions of this
chapter shall provide the tenant with a defense in any legal action brought by the
landlord to recover possession of the dwelling unit.
D. Administrative Review by the Director
1. General. A person to whom a Notice of Violation or penalty is
assessed may request an administrative review of the Notice of Violation or
penalty.
2. How to request administrative review. A person may request an
administrative review of the Notice of Violation or penalty by filing a written request
with the Director within ten-days from the date the Notice of Violation or penalty
was issued. The request shall state, in writing, the reasons the Director should
review the Notice of Violation or penalty. Failure to state the basis for the review in
writing shall be cause for dismissal of the review. Upon receipt of the request for
administrative review, the Director shall review the information provided. The City
has the burden to prove a violation exists by a preponderance of the evidence.
3. Decision of Director. After considering all of the information provided,
the Director shall determine whether a violation has occurred and shall affirm,
vacate, suspend, or modify the Notice of Violation or penalty. The Director's
decision shall be delivered, in writing, to the person to whom the notice of violation
was issued by personal delivery or first-class mail.
E. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner of Director's Decision. Appeal of
the Director's decision shall be made within ten days from the date of the Director's
decision by filing a written notice of appeal, clearly stating the grounds that the
appeal is based upon, with the Hearing Examiner, which appeal shall be governed
by ACC Chapters 2.46 and 5.15.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. With
respect to the informational requirements established in ACC 5.23.030, City staff will
develop the materials and webpage prior to the October 16, 2020 implementation date.
The City encourages and welcomes the public to provide examples from other sources.
Examples must be provided by September 18, 2020.
Section 3. 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 of it to any person
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or circumstance, will 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 will take effect five days from and
after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and shall have an
implementation date that begins on October 16, 2020.
INTRODUCED: ___________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: _____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
_______________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ _______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6787 (Comeau)
Date:
September 2, 2020
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
ORD 6787
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6787.
Background Summary:
ACC 10.36.360 and ACC 10.40.010 relate to vehicle impounds and towing. W hen City
police impound a vehicle f or towing, the towing company charges towing and storage costs to
the owner. As currently written, both ACC sections contain language requiring the vehicle
owner to pay these costs to the towing company bef ore redeeming their vehicle.
Recently, W ashington’s Court of Appeals decided City of Seattle v. Long. I n essence, that
case holds that towing companies cannot withhold vehicle redemption for payment of towing
and storage f ees if the vehicle owner uses the vehicle as a residence. Because our ACC
sections require payment of these charges bef ore vehicle redemption in all cases without
exception, they conf lict with the Long opinion.
The proposed amendment would change the ACC language to require payment of towing
and storage f ees before vehicle redemption “unless otherwise provided by law.” Adding this
new phrase to the ACC sections enables exceptions to towing and storage fee payment
bef ore redemption, bringing our code into compliance with Long.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Comeau
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.J
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ORDINANCE NO. 6787
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS
10.36.360 AND 10.40.010 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO VEHICLE IMPOUNDS
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code (ACC) sections 10.36.360 and 10.40.010 provide
for City impoundment of vehicles parked in violation of those code sections; and
WHEREAS, these ACC sections require payment of vehicle impound and related
charges before release of an impounded vehicle to its owner or operator; and
WHEREAS, in City of Seattle v. Long, No. 78230-4-I (Wash. Ct. App. May 4, 2020),
the Washington Court of Appeals ruled that impounded vehicles may not be withheld for
payment of such charges in violation of Washington’s Homestead Act (RCW 6.13); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise these ACC sections to ensure their
consistency with the Long court decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 10.40.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
10.36.360 – Penalty
Any vehicle parked in violation of ACC 10.36.190 through 10.36.520 may be
impounded by the chief of police or designee, and the cost of such impounding
shall be paid by the owner or operator of such vehicle. Unless otherwise provided
by law, such cost shall be paid before the vehicle same is released. Any motor
vehicle owner or operator who violates any of the terms of ACC 10.36.250 through
10.36.350, except ACC 10.36.205 and 10.36.265, has committed an infraction and
shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of such notice,
or in the sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of such
notice. Fines shall be paid directly to the Auburn municipal court.
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Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 10.40.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
10.40.010 – Parking during certain hours prohibited – Penalties for violation.
Any vehicle parked in violation of ACC 10.36.190 through 10.36.520 may be
impounded by the chief of police or designee, and the cost of such impounding
shall be paid by the owner or operator of such vehicle. Unless otherwise provided
by law, such cost shall be paid before the vehicle same is released. Any motor
vehicle owner or operator who violates any of the terms of ACC 10.36.250 through
10.36.350, except ACC 10.36.205 and 10.36.265, has committed an infraction and
shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of such notice,
or in the sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of such
notice. Fines shall be paid directly to the Auburn municipal court.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will 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 will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
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Ordinance No. 6787
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ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6788 (Thomas)
Date:
August 28, 2020
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6788
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6788.
Background Summary:
This ordinance extends the provisions of Ordinance No. 6777, adopted by Council on June
15, 2020. Ordinance No. 6777 extended the temporary waiver of late fees f or utility accounts
and airport fees set forth in Ordinance No. 6767, to August 31, 2020. Ordinance No. 6767,
adopted by Council on March 23, 2020, temporarily superseded sections of the Auburn
Municipal Code which requires water shut of f s for delinquent utility accounts and late f ees
assessed on delinquent water, sewer, and airport consumption/usage. These sections will be
waived until the earlier of: (a) termination of the civil emergency proclaimed by the Mayor on
March 5, 2020; or (b) June 30, 2020 August 31, 2020.
On July 31, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued proclamation 20-23.7, extending the
prohibition on residential utility shut of f s through October 15, 2020. This ordinance extends
the waiver of the Auburn Municipal Code, as it relates to water shut offs f or delinquent utility
accounts and late fees assessed through October 15, 2020, to coincide with the Governor’s
proclamation.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:ORD.K
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ORDINANCE NO. 6788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6777, EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY WAIVER OF LATE
FEES FOR UTILITY ACCOUNTS AND AIRPORT FEES,
SUPERSEDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF AUBURN CITY
CODE REQUIRING PAYMENT OF SUCH LATE FEES AS
SET FORTH IN ACC 12.56.045; 13.06.300; 13.06.511;
13.20.390; AND 13.48.120, IN LIGHT OF A DECLARED
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID- 19
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has announced novel coronavirus
COVID-19) is officially a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and
Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency because of
COVID- 19; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Governor declared a State of Emergency due to new
cases of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, the Mayor proclaimed a local emergency due to
growing public health impacts of COVID-19, which the Auburn City Council ratified by
Resolution No. 5504; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbreak presents an extreme risk of person-to- person
transmission of the virus and public health experts worldwide advise the best way to
prevent transmission of the virus is to prevent infected people from coming in close
contact with healthy persons; and
WHEREAS, following recommended public health best practices, including social
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distancing, which is critical to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, is also having significant
negative economic effects on the national, regional, and local economy, in particular small
businesses and workers in the Auburn-area who cannot work remotely and may not
receive full wages during this time; and
WHEREAS, utility bills combined with the public health emergency for COVID-19
will inherently have a disproportionate negative impact on low-wage workers, individuals
on fixed incomes, non- profit organizations and small businesses, inhibiting their ability to
pay utility bills before the due date; and
WHEREAS, temporarily waiving the charging of late fees on delinquent bill
balances as soon as possible, for utility bills and airport fees, is necessary both to help
ease the negative impact on low-wage workers, individuals on fixed incomes, non-profit
organizations and small businesses and to reduce the frequency of in-person bill
payment during the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code ("ACC") includes several provisions requiring
late fees on delinquent utility consumption and utilization charges; and
WHEREAS, the ACC and the adopted City of Auburn Fee Schedule includes
provisions requiring late fees on delinquent airport payments; and
WHEREAS, as part of its continued efforts to respond to the emergency and
provide assistance to its customers, the City has determined it is appropriate to
temporarily waive imposition or collection of late fees and penalties assessed against
users of the City's utility systems and municipal airport; and
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WHEREAS, in order to provide for a waiver of late fees, on March 23, 2020, the
City Council adopted Auburn Ordinance No. 6767; and
WHEREAS, in order to address the purposes for which the late fees were to be
waived, it is appropriate to extend the waiver of late fees, consistent with the Governor’s
Proclamation(s); and
WHEREAS, per Ordinance No. 6767, the initial date on which the waiver of late
fees was set expire was June 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of subsequent Washington State
Gubernatorial Proclamations, Auburn’s Ordinance No. 6777, adopted on June 15, 2020,
extended the waiver of late fees through August 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the recently enacted Governor’s Proclamation 20-23.7 extended the
waiver of late fees and shutoff to October 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Auburn to similarly extend its waiver of
late fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
The provisions of Ordinance No. 6777 are amended as follows:
Section 1. Late Fees Waived. The imposition and collection of late fees
assessed against users of the City of Auburn’s utility systems and municipal airport are
waived until the earlier of: a) termination of the civil emergency proclaimed by the Mayor
on March 5, 2020; or (b) August 31, 2020 October 15, 2020.
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Section 2. Affected City Code Sections. To the extent the following sections
or subsections of the ACC that authorize or require the collection of late fees and penalties
on delinquent utility customer consumption, utilization charges, or airport fees, are
inconsistent with Section 1 of this Ordinance, those sections are superseded and waived
during the time period stated in Section 1:
ACC 12.46.045 (Airport tiedown, Hangar, and Storage Rental Fees)
ACC 13.06.290 (Water-Service Charges- Nonpayment Action)
ACC 13.06.300 (Water-Service Charges-Payment and Delinquency)
ACC 13.06.511 (Fees, Service Charges, Fines, Penalties and Damage)
ACC 13.20.390 (Sewage Conveyance and Disposal Service Charge-Payment
Dates-Payment Delinquency)
ACC 13.48.120 (Sewers- Billing and Collection)
City of Auburn Fee Schedule (B)(9) (Engineering and Public Works Fees, Other
Utility Fees)-Delinquent shut off, late charge, delinquent meter pull; (D)(1) (Auburn
Municipal Airport Fees, Lease Fees)-Late payments and delinquency fee.
Section 3. Late Fee Waivers. The Mayor is authorized to waive late fees both
in the code and set forth in the City of Auburn Fee Schedule consistent with ACC
2.03.030.
Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
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of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 6. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: ___________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: _____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
_______________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ _______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5543 (Comeau)
Date:
September 1, 2020
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
RES 5543
Exhibit A
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5543.
Background Summary:
Resolution 5543 proposes modifications to the C ity Council Rules of P rocedure as part of
the annual review. T he proposed revisions f or the C ity Council’s consideration include the
f ollowing highlights:
· Notif ication process if unable to attend City Council or Study Session meetings;
· Clarification of a motion to table versus a motion to postpone;
· Nomination process f or Deputy Mayor; and
· Removal of ref erences to the Council matrix.
The Deputy Mayor, in consultation with the C ity Attorney’s Office, prepared the revised Rules
f or adoption under Resolution 5543.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Comeau
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5543
August 17, 2020
Page 1 of 1 Rev. 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 5543
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
RULES OF PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Rules of Procedure on February 4, 2004,
per Ordinance No. 5802, which provided that future amendments would be made by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has decided to amend its rules.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Rules of Procedure of the City Council, most recently revised on
November 4, 2019, per Resolution No. 5469, are amended to read in substantially the
same form as the Rules attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY 1
SECTION 2 COUNCIL MEETINGS 21
SECTION 3 ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA 44
SECTION 4 COUNCILMEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS 88
SECTION 5 PRESIDING OFFICER - DUTIES 9
SECTION 6 COUNCILMEMBERS 9
SECTION 7 DEBATES 1110
SECTION 8 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND MOTIONS 1211
SECTION 9 VOTING 1413
SECTION 10 COMMENTS, CONCERNS AND TESTIMONY TO COUNCIL 1513
SECTION 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS 1514
SECTION 12 DEPUTY MAYOR SELECTION PROCESS 1615
SECTION 13 COUNCIL POSITION VACANCY 2119
SECTION 14 COUNCIL MEETING STAFFING 2119
SECTION 15 COUNCIL RELATIONS WITH STAFF 2119
SECTION 16 COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS, COMMITTEES AND CITIZEN
ADVISORY BOARDS 2320
SECTION 17 COUNCIL REPRESENTATION AND INTERNAL
COMMUNICATION 2725
SECTION 18 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION 28
SECTION 19 CONFIDENTIALITY 29
SECTION 20 ENFORCEMENT OF RULES OF PROCEDURE 29
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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SECTION 1
AUTHORITY
The Auburn City Council establishes the following rules for the conduct of Council
meetings, proceedings and business. These rules shall be in effect on adoption by
resolution of Council and until they are amended or new rules are adopted. The Deputy
Mayor will coordinate a review of these rules at least once every calendar year.
SECTION 2
COUNCIL MEETINGS
All meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public and all persons shall be
permitted to attend any meeting of this body, except as provided in RCW Chapter 42.30.
The City Clerk1 is responsible for preparing agendas for all City Council meetings.2
The City Clerk is responsible for preparing action minutes of all of the Council meetings,
that contain an account of all official actions of the Council. Council meetings shall be
electronically recorded and retained for the period of time as provided by State law.
2.1 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first
and third Mondays of every month in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 25
West Main Street, Auburn, Washington.3 The regular meeting location may be
changed by a majority vote of the City Council.
Four or more Councilmembers will constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business.
If a scheduled Regular Council meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall
be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first business day following the holiday.
1The City Clerk may delegate any of the duties in these Rules to staff.
2ACC 2.03.100 Meeting coordination duties.
The mayor or the mayor's designee shall be responsible for the preparation of agendas for the meetings of
the council and of the various boards, commissions and committees of the city, and for including in those
agendas the items and issues forwarded by the city council and/or or by the ad hoc committees designated
to act on behalf of the city council, and for including in those agendas the items and issues proposed by
the mayor and city administration, for consideration by the council. The mayor or the mayor's designee shall
also be responsible for publishing notices for meetings and for public hearings for the meetings of the
council and the various boards, commissions and committees of the city, and for setting the dates and times
for said public hearings, except in those instances when setting dates and times for public hearings is
required by statute to be done through council resolution. (Ord. 6405 § 1, 2012; Ord. 5761 § 1, 2003.)
3ACC 2.06.010(A), 2.06.020
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The Mayor, as presiding officer, shall be seated at the center of the dais, and the
Deputy Mayor shall be seated to the presiding officer’s immediate left. When the
Deputy Mayor is acting as the presiding officer, in the absence of the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor shall be seated in the center of the dais. The seating arrangement
for the other members of the Council shall be as determined and directed by the
Deputy Mayor. City Council by a motion approved by a majority of the City Council,
following the recommendation of an ad hoc committee of three Councilmembers.
The seating arrangement will be decided once every calendar year.
[See ACC 2.06.010 (Ord. 3916 § 1, 1983; 1957 code § 1.04.010); ACC 2.06.020 (Ord.
3759 § 1, 1982; 1957 code § 1.04.020); ACC 2.06.030 (1957 code § 1.04.060); ACC
2.06.080 (1957 code § 1.04.090).]
2.2 Study Sessions. Study Sessions of the City Council shall be held on the second,
fourth and fifth Mondays of every month in the City Hall Council Chambers located
at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington.4 The regular meeting location,
including making the location a virtual forum, for Study Sessions may be changed
by a majority vote of the City Council.
A. Four or more Councilmembers will constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business.
B. If a scheduled Study Session falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be
held at 5:30 p.m. on the first business day following the holiday.
C. Study Sessions seating arrangement shall be located in the floor space
directly in front of the dais. The table layout for Council and presenters and
speakers shall be arranged to provide for maximum visibility of all
attendees. The Deputy Mayor and the Special Focus Area chairperson for
the scheduled focus area per the agenda shall be at a designated head
table. No particular seating arrangement shall be required for the Deputy
Mayor or other members of the Council, or for the Mayor or any other
persons invited to sit at the table of for Study Sessions.
2.3 Special Meetings. A special meeting of the City Council may be called by the
Mayor or any three members of the Council by written notice delivered to each
member of the Council at least 24 hours before the time specified for the proposed
meeting. Meeting notices shall be delivered by reasonable methods. Those
methods can include email notification in addition to notice on the agency’s website
and principal location. The City Clerk shall provide the written notices. No
ordinance or resolution shall be passed, or contract let or entered into, or bill for
the payment of money allowed, at any special meeting unless public notice of that
meeting has been given by notice to the local press, radio and television that is
reasonably calculated to inform the city's inhabitants of the meeting.5
4 ACC 2.06.010(B), 2.06.020
5 ACC 2.06.040; RCW 35A.12.110
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[See ACC 2.06.040 (1957 code § 1.04.070).]
2.4 Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings may be called by the Mayor in case
of an emergency. Meeting site notice requirements do not apply.
2.5 Closed or Executive Sessions. A Council meeting that is closed to the public.
Council, the Mayor, City Attorney and authorized staff members and/or consultants
may attend.
Closed and Executive sessions may be held during Regular meetings, Study
Session meetings, and Special meetings of the City Council, and will be
announced by the presiding officer. Closed and Executive session subjects are
limited to considering those matters permitted by State law.6
[See former ACC 2.06.070 (1957 code § 1.04.080).]
2.6 Cancellation of Meetings. Meetings may be canceled by the Mayor with the
concurrence of the Deputy Mayor or, in the absence of either, by the Mayor or the
Deputy Mayor, or by a majority vote of the City Council, and proper notice given
by the City Clerk.
SECTION 3
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
All items to be included on the Council’s agenda for consideration should be submitted to
the City Clerk, in full by 12:00 Noon on the Tuesday preceding each regular Council
meeting. The City Clerk shall then prepare a proposed agenda according to the order of
business, for approval by the Mayor, or their designee. A final agenda will then be
prepared by the City Clerk and distributed to Councilmembers as the official agenda for
the meeting.
3.1 The agenda format of the Regular City Council meeting shall be as follows:
A. Call to Order. The Mayor shall call the meeting to order.
B. Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor, Councilmembers and, at times, invited
guests will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Roll Call. The City Clerk will call the roll.
D. Announcements, Proclamations and Presentations. A proclamation is
defined as an official announcement made by the Mayor or the City Council
6 RCW 42.30.110(1), 42.30.140
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regarding a non-controversial event, activity or special interest group which
has a major city-wide impact.
E. Appointments. Appointing individuals to various committees, boards and
commissions. Confirmation of appointments, where confirmation is called
for, may be preceded by discussion in executive session, where
appropriate.
F. Agenda Modifications. Changes to the Council’s published agenda are
announced at this time.
G. Public Hearings and Appeals. Individuals may comment on public
hearing and appeal items by submitting written comments to the City Clerk
in advance of the public hearing or by participating in the forum designated
by the public hearing notice. However, if an appeal is a closed-record
appeal, the matter shall be considered only based on information, evidence
and documents in the record. Argument on the appeal shall refer only to
matters, information, documents and evidence presented at the underlying
hearing from which the appeal is taken, and no new information, evidence
or documents may be added, and argument on the appeal may only deal
with information, evidence and documents in the record. The presiding
officer will state the public hearing and/or appeal procedures before each
hearing.
H. Audience Participation. Members of the audience may comment on items
relating to any matter related to City business under the Audience
Participation period. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person,
and a total of fifteen (15) minutes per topic. Groups who have a designated
speaker may have a total of ten (10) minutes to speak. Public comments
sign-up forms will be available at the City Clerk’s desk, or at a location in
the council chambers that is designated for sign-up forms and agenda
forms, at each meeting for use of those citizens wishing to address the
Council. The City Clerk shall serve as timekeeper. The presiding officer
may make exceptions to the audience participation time restrictions when
warranted.
Members of the audience may also speak on individual agenda items on
the printed agenda at the time they are considered by the Council as
requested by the presiding officer.
I. Correspondence.
J. 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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K. Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda, including items
considered to be routine and non-controversial, may be approved by one
motion. Items on the Consent Agenda include but are not limited to the
following. Any Councilmember may remove any item from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
1. Approval of minutes.
2. Fixing dates for public hearings and appeals.
3. Approval of claims and vouchers, bid awards and contracts.
4. Approval of surplus property.
5. Other items designated by the City Council.
L. Unfinished Business. Unfinished business of a general nature that was
considered by Council at a previous business meeting.
M. New Business. Business, other than ordinances and resolutions, that has
not been previously before the City Council and items that are removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action.
N. Ordinances.
1. All ordinances shall be in writing. Titles may be read aloud before
the ordinance is voted on. Any councilmember may request a full
reading of the text of a proposed ordinance before the vote on its
adoption. The request for a full reading of an ordinance does not
need to be voted on. However, the request for a reading of the title
of the proposed ordinance, or a full reading of the text of the
proposed ordinance may be waived by a majority of the
councilmembers in attendance at the council meeting.
2. Before any ordinance is considered for adoption by the City Council,
the ordinance shall be included on a Study Session agenda. Council
may waive this rule.
After a motion to adopt an ordinance has been made and seconded, the
Councilmember making the motion is encouraged to give a brief description
of the issues involved with the ordinance, without simply repeating the
ordinance title, and may choose to comment on any results of Council
discussion or action regarding the issue.
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Discussion and debate by the City Council on ordinances will be held before
the vote on an ordinance. Councilmembers may approve, reject, or amend
the ordinance, or postpone the action and direct staff to further review the
proposed ordinance.
An ordinance shall be adopted by a vote of at least a majority of the whole
membership of the Council, provided, . Provided that public emergency
ordinances require a vote of a majority plus one of the whole Council
membership. A public emergency ordinance is one designated to protect
public health and safety, public property, or public peace.
O. Resolutions. All resolutions shall be in writing. Titles may be read aloud
before the resolution is voted on. Any councilmember may request a full
reading of the text of a proposed resolution prior to the vote on its passage.
The request for a full reading of a resolution does not need to be voted on.
However, the request for a reading of the title of the proposed resolution, or
a full reading of the text of the proposed resolution may be waived by a
majority of the councilmembers in attendance at the council meeting.
After a motion to pass a resolution has been made and seconded, the
Councilmember making the motion is encouraged to give a very brief
description of the issues involved with the resolution without simply
repeating the resolution title, and the councilmember may choose to
comment on any results of Council discussion or action regarding the issue.
Discussion and debate by the City Council on resolutions will be held
before the vote on a resolution. Councilmembers shall decide whether or
not to amend the resolution, or direct staff to further review the proposed
resolution.
A resolution shall be passed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Council,
provided that passage of any resolution for the payment of money or that
grants or revokes a franchise or license, shall require the affirmative vote of
at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council.
P. Mayor and Councilmember Reports. The Mayor and Councilmembers
may report on their significant City-related activities since the last regular
meeting. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall limit their reports to not
more than three (3) minutes, with sensitivity to avoiding duplicate reporting.
Q. Adjournment.
3.2 Recess. The foregoing agenda may be interrupted for a stated time as called by
the presiding officer to recess for any reason, including closed or executive
sessions.
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3.3 Amendment to Agenda. The sequence of handling items on the agenda of a
particular Regular Council Meeting may be amended from order listed on the
printed/approved agenda as follows:
A. Motion to Suspend the Rules. Any member of the City Council may move
to suspend the rules to allow an item on the agenda to be considered at a
different order or placement in the agenda.
B. Adjustment of Agenda by Presiding Officer. The presiding officer may
adjust the order of items on the agenda, subject to being overruled by vote
of the Council.
[See former ACC 2.06.110 (Ord. 5687 § 1, 2002; Ord. 4166 § 2, 1986); ACC 2.06.120
(1957 code § 1.04.120.); ACC 2.06.140 (1957 code § 1.04.140.); ACC 2.06.170 (1957
code § 1.04.190.); ACC 2.06.180 (Ord. 5635 § 2, 2002; 1957 code § 1.04.200).]
SECTION 4
COUNCILMEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
4.1 Council Meetings.
A. Councilmembers shall attend all scheduled meetings, including committee
meetings. Councilmembers shall inform the Mayor or the City Clerk if they
are unable to attend any Regular Council meeting, or if they knowingly will
be late to any such meetings, or unable to stay for the entire meeting.
Councilmembers shall inform the Chair of committee and the City Clerk if
they are unable to attend a meeting.
A Councilmember will be excused from a meeting if they have submitted a
request to the Mayor or City Clerk in advance of the meeting. Written
requests should be submitted whenever possible, by email. If the request is
made the day of the meeting, it may be made by telephone or in person.
The reason for the request shall be given at the time of the request.
Excessive, continued or prolonged absences may be addressed by the City
Council on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, Councilmembers shall notify the Deputy Mayor of anticipated
absences.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
B. Councilmembers may participate remotely at Council meetings via
telephone, video conference, or other approved electronic means and
within strict limited circumstances and only as authorized and approved by
the Mayor and with notification to the Deputy Mayor. Technical
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circumstances shall be considered as to the acceptability of remote
attendance. Council prefers in-person attendance when possible.
C. Remote attendance of the entire council may be permissible when and if a
declaration of emergency is declared locally, regionally, state wide, and/or
nationally that would prohibit in person attendance by councilmembers. The
Mayor shall direct remote attendance of the council as necessary in these
circumstances and when it is in the interest of the City to conduct council
business.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
4.2 Study Sessions.
A. Councilmembers shall attend all scheduled meetings, including Study
Sessions. Councilmembers shall inform the Mayor or the City Clerk and
the Deputy Mayor if they are unable to attend a Study Session, or if they
knowingly will be late to any such meeting, or unable to stay for the entire
meeting. Councilmembers shall also inform the Chair of ad hoc
committees, and Special Focus Areas if they are unable to attend a such
meetings.
A Councilmember will be excused from a meeting if they have submitted a
request to the Mayor or City Clerk and the Deputy Mayor in advance of the
meeting. Written requests should be submitted whenever possible, by
email. If the request is made the day of the meeting, it may be made by
telephone or in person. The reason for the request shall be given at the time
of the request. Excessive, continued or prolonged absences may be
addressed by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
B. Councilmembers may participate remotely at Study Sessions under the
same protocol set forth in Section 4.1B-C.
4.3. Ad Hoc Council Committee Meetings. Attendance at Ad Hoc Council
Committee meetings and Special meetings will not be considered “regular
meetings” for the purposes of RCW 35A.12.060, applicable to Regular City Council
meetings. However, unexcused absences from any Regular or Special meetings,
or Ad Hoc Committee meetings, is a violation of these Rules of Procedure.
4.4 Use of Electronic DevicesCell Phones Prohibited. At all meetings of the City
Council, Councilmembers are prohibited from using cell phones or other personal
communication devices, and shall not send or receive and read e-mails, text
messages, or any other social media postings.
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4.5 Deportment. Councilmembers shall also refrain from side conversations with
other individual Councilmembers. Councilmembers shall also refrain from
inappropriate or derogatory body language, comments, or any other actions that
detract from the deportment of the City Council.
SECTION 5
PRESIDING OFFICER - DUTIES
5.1 Conduct of Meetings.
A. The Mayor will preside over all Regular and Special Meetings of the Council.
If the Mayor is absent, the Deputy Mayor will preside. If both the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor are absent, the Senior Councilmember will preside.
B. The Deputy Mayor will preside over Council Study Sessions, other than
those portions for which Special Focus Areas are scheduled. If the Deputy
Mayor is absent, the Special Focus Area Chair will preside. If both the
Deputy Mayor and the Special Focus Area Chair are absent, the Senior
Councilmember will preside.
The Mayor is encouraged to attend Study Sessions.
[See former ACC 2.06.090 (1957 code § 1.04.100).]
5.2 The Presiding Officer:
A. Shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the Council and cause
the removal of any person in the audience from any meeting who disrupts
the meeting after having been warned to cease the disruptive behavior.
B. Shall observe and enforce all rules adopted by the Council.
C. Shall decide all questions on order, in accordance with these rules, subject
to appeal by any Councilmember.
D. May affix approximate time limits for each agenda item.
[See former ACC 2.06.100 (1957 code § 1.04.170.); ACC 2.06.190 (1957 code §
1.04.210).]
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SECTION 6
COUNCILMEMBERS
6.1 Remarks. Councilmembers who wish to speak shall address the presiding
officer, and when recognized, shall confine themselves to the question under
debate.
6.2 Questioning. Any member of the Council, and the Mayor, shall have the right to
question any individual, including members of the staff, on matters related to the
issue properly before the Council for discussion.
6.3 Obligation to the Public Agency. Notwithstanding the right of Councilmembers
to express their independent opinions and exercise their freedom of speech,
Councilmembers should act in a way that reflects positively on the reputation of
the City and of the community. Councilmembers shall also interact with other
members of the City Council and City staff in ways that promote effective local
government.
6.4 Council Training. Councilmembers shall participate in training offered by
individuals, agencies, entities and organizations including but not limited to the
Association of Washington Cities and the State of Washington. This includes initial
orientation after taking office, and other required or recommended training.
6.5 Participation in Committees, Agencies and Organizations. To better represent
the interests of the City of Auburn, Councilmembers are encouraged to participate
in assignments to local, regional, state and national committees, agencies and
organizations.
[See former ACC 2.06.130 (1957 code § 1.04.130).]
SECTION 7
DEBATES
7.1 Speaking to the Motion. No member of the Council, or the presiding officer, shall
speak more than twice on the same motion except by consent of the presiding
officer or a majority of the Councilmembers present at the time the motion is before
the Council. The Presiding Officer shall recognize Councilmembers in the order in
which they request the floor. The Councilmember who made a motion shall be
permitted to speak to it first. The presiding officer may also allow discussion of an
issue before stating a motion when such discussion would facilitate wording of a
motion.
7.2 Interruption. No member of the Council, or the presiding officer, shall interrupt or
argue with any other member while such member has the floor, other than the
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presiding officer’s duty to preserve order during meetings as provided in Section
5.2.A of these rules.
7.3 Courtesy. Members of the Council and the presiding officer, in the discussion,
comments, or debate of any matter or issue shall address their remarks to the
presiding officer, be courteous in their language and deportment, and shall not
engage in or discuss or comment on personalities, or indulge in derogatory
remarks or insinuations in respect to any other member of the Council, or any
member of the staff or the public, but shall at all times confine their remarks to
those facts which are germane and relevant to the question or matter under
discussion.
7.4 Challenge to Ruling. Any member of the Council shall have the right to challenge
any action or ruling of the presiding officer, in which case the decision of the
majority of the members of the Council present shall govern.
[See former ACC 2.06.130 (1957 code § 1.04.130).]
SECTION 8
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND MOTIONS
8.1 Unless specifically provided in these rules, all City Council meeting discussions
shall be governed by ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED (latest
edition).
8.2 If a motion does not receive a second, it dies. Matters that do not constitute a
motion (and for which no second is needed) include nominations, withdrawal of
motion by the person making the motion, request for a roll call vote, and point of
order or privilege.
8.3 A motion that receives a tie vote fails. Except where prohibited by law, the Mayor,
as presiding official, shall be allowed to vote to break a tie vote.
8.4 Motions shall be stated in the affirmative. For example, “I move to approve” as
opposed to “I move to reject.” Councilmembers shall be clear and concise and not
include arguments for the motion within the motion.
8.5 After a motion has been made and seconded, the Councilmembers may discuss
their opinions on the issue prior to the vote.
8.6 If any Councilmember wishes to abstain from a vote on a motion that
Councilmember shall so advise the City Council, shall remove and absent
themselves from the deliberations and considerations of the motion, and shall have
no further participation in the matter. The Councilmember should make this
determination before any discussion or participation on the subject matter or as
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soon thereafter as the Councilmember identifies a need to abstain.
Councilmember may confer with the City Attorney to determine whether the
Councilmember is required to abstain.
8.7 A motion to table is non-debatable and shall preclude all amendments or debates
of the issue under consideration. A motion to table effectively removes the item
without a time certain. A motion to table to a time certain will be considered a
motion to postpone as identified in Section 8.8. is to be used in instances where
circumstances or situations arise which necessitate the immediate interruption of
the Councilmembers' consideration of the matter then before them. A motion to
table, if passed, shall cause the subject matter to be tabled until the interrupting
circumstances or situations have been resolved, if specified in the motion to table.
To remove an item from the table in advance of the time certain requires a two-
thirds' majority vote.
8.8 A motion to postpone to a certain time is debatable, is amendable and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting. The question being postponed must be
considered at a later time at the same meeting, or to a time certain at a future
Regular or Special City Council meeting. To remove an item from postponement
in advance of the time certain requires a two-thirds’ majority vote.
8.9 A motion to postpone indefinitely is debatable, is not amendable, and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting only if it received an affirmative vote.
8.10 A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is not
debatable. This motion must receive a second and fails without a two-thirds' vote;
debate is reopened if the motion fails.
8.11 A motion to amend is defined as amending a motion that is on the floor and has
been seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, striking out and inserting, or
substituting.
8.12 Motions that cannot be amended include: Motion to adjourn, lay on the table
(table), roll call vote, point of order, reconsideration and take from the table.
8.13 Amendments are voted on first, then the main motion as amended (if the
amendment received an affirmative vote).
8.14 Debate of the motion only occurs after the motion has been moved and seconded.
8.15 The presiding officer, City Attorney or City Clerk should repeat the motion prior to
voting.
8.16 The City Clerk will take a roll call vote, if requested by the presiding officer, a
Councilmember, or as required by law.
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8.178.16 When a question has been decided, any Councilmember who voted with
the prevailing side may move for reconsideration at the same, or the next meeting.
In order to afford Councilmembers who voted with the prevailing side the potential
basis for a motion for reconsideration, Councilmembers who voted with the
prevailing side may inquire of Councilmembers who voted with the minority as to
the reasons for their minority vote, if not stated during debate prior to the vote. A
motion for reconsideration is debatable if the motion being reconsidered was
debatable. If the motion being reconsidered was not debatable, the motion for
reconsideration is not debatable.
8.188.17 The City Attorney shall act as the Council’s parliamentarian and shall advise
the Presiding Officer on all questions of interpretations of these rules which may
arise at a Council meeting.
8.198.18 These rules may be amended, or new rules adopted, by a majority vote of
the full Council.
[See former ACC 2.06.160 (1957 code § 1.04.180.); ACC 2.06.170 (1957 code §
1.04.190.); ACC 2.06.200 (1957 code § 1.04.220.); ACC 2.06.210 (1957 code §
1.04.230).]
SECTION 9
VOTING
9.1 Voice vote. A generalized verbal indication by the Council as a whole of “aye or
yes” or “nay or no” vote on a matter, the outcome of which vote shall be recorded
in the official minutes of the Council. Silence of a Councilmember during a voice
vote shall be recorded as a “no” vote except where a Councilmember abstains
because of a stated conflict of interest or appearance of fairness issue.
If there is uncertainty as to the outcome of a voice vote, the presiding officer or any
councilmember may ask for a raise of hands for the ayes or nays.
9.2 Roll Call Vote. A roll call vote may be requested by the presiding officer or by any
Councilmember. The City Clerk shall conduct the roll call vote.
9.3 Abstentions. It is the responsibility of each Councilmember to vote when
requested on a matter before the full Council. A Councilmember may only abstain
from discussion and voting on a question because of a stated conflict of interest or
appearance of fairness.
9.4 Votes by Mayor. Except where prohibited by law, the Mayor, as presiding official,
shall be allowed to vote to break a tie vote.
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[See former ACC 2.06.150 (1957 code § 1.04.150).]
SECTION 10
COMMENTS, CONCERNS AND TESTIMONY TO COUNCIL
10.1 Persons addressing the Council, who are not specifically scheduled on the
agenda, will be requested to step up to the podium, give their name and address
for the record, and limit their remarks to three (3) minutes, in addition to filling out
the speaker sign-in sheet available at the City Clerk’s desk or at a designated
location in the council chambers. No person may “donate” their time to another
speaker. All remarks will be addressed to the Council as a whole. The City Clerk
shall serve as timekeeper. The presiding officer may make exceptions to the time
restrictions of persons addressing the Council when warranted, in the discretion of
the presiding officer.
10.2 Any person who causes actual disruption by failing to comply with the allotted time
established for the individual speaker’s public comment, making personal attacks,
using hate speech, making slanderous remarks or other disruptive conduct while
addressing the Council shall be barred from further participation by the Presiding
Officer, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of
Councilmembers present.
10.3 The three (3) minute designation shall be electronically timed by means of a
suitable device with the City Clerk as the designated time keeper.
[See former ACC 2.06.130 (1957 code § 1.04.130).]
SECTION 11
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
11.1 Quasi-judicial hearings require a decision be made by the Council using a certain
process, which may include a record of evidence considered and specific findings
made. The following procedure shall apply:
A. The Department Director of the department most affected by the subject
matter of the hearing, or that Director’s designee, will present the City’s
position and findings. Staff will be available to respond to Council questions.
B. The proponent spokesperson shall speak first and be allowed (10) minutes.
Council may ask questions.
C. The opponent spokesperson shall be allowed ten (10) minutes for
presentation and Council may ask questions.
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D. Each side shall then be allowed five (5) minutes for rebuttal, with the
proponent spokesperson speaking first, followed by the opponent
spokesperson.
E. The City Clerk shall serve as timekeeper during these hearings.
F. After each proponent and opponent spokesperson have used their
speaking time, Council may ask further questions of the speakers, who shall
be entitled to respond but limit their response to the question asked.
11.2 Public hearings where a general audience is in attendance to present arguments
for or against a public issue:
A. The Department Director or designee shall present the issue to the Council
and respond to questions.
B. A person may speak for three (3) minutes. No one may speak for a second
time until everyone who wishes to speak has had an opportunity to speak.
The presiding officer may make exceptions to the time restrictions of
persons speaking at a public hearing when warranted, in the discretion of
the presiding officer.
C. The City Clerk shall serve as timekeeper during these hearings.
D. After the speaker has used their allotted time, Council may ask questions
of the speaker and the speaker may respond, but may not engage in further
debate.
E. The hearing will then be closed to public participation and open for
discussion among Councilmembers.
F. The presiding officer may exercise changes in the procedures at a particular
meeting or hearing, but the decision to do so may be overruled by a majority
vote of the Council.
SECTION 12
DEPUTY MAYOR
12.1 Annually or more often as deemed appropriate, the members of the City Council,
by majority vote, shall designate one of their members as Deputy Mayor for a one
year time period, except as provided in Section 12.1, Paragraphs G and H.
Elections will be held no later than the last Council meeting of the year.
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A. Any member of the City Council who will have served on the Council for one
year at the beginning for that Councilmember’s terms as Deputy Mayor,
may be nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor by having that
Councilmember’s name placed in nomination by a Councilmember. The
name of the most senior member of the City Council who has not previously
served as Deputy Mayor shall automatically be placed in nomination for the
position of Deputy Mayor. [The nomination of a councilmember for the
position of Deputy Mayor does not require a second, and a councilmember
may nominate him or herself.]
1. ]For the purposes of these rules, the most senior member of
the City Council, seniority shall be determined by:
(a) The number of consecutive years, months and days served;
(b) If the number of consecutive years, months and days served
by two or more members of the City Council are equal, the
member of the City Council who received the greater/greatest
number of votes in the most recent general election in which
those members were elected to the City Council is the most
senior.
1. If the most senior councilmember declined the automatic nomination,
the name of the next most senior member of the City Council shall
be automatically be placed in nomination for the position of Deputy
Mayor.
2. If all members of the City Council have previously served as Deputy
Mayor, there shall be no automatic seniority nomination.
3.1. Other than for the automatic nomination of the most senior
councilmember who has not previously served as deputy Mayor, all
other nNominations for the position of Deputy Mayor shall be made
by members of the City Council on the dates of election for the
Deputy Mayor position.
4.2. In connection with the selection of Deputy Mayor, it is strongly
suggested that councilmembers approach the election in an open,
transparent and respectful manner, avoiding anything that
jeopardizes harmony among councilmembers.
B. The Councilmember receiving a majority of the votes cast by the members
of the City Council shall be elected Deputy Mayor. A Councilmember may
vote for him or herself.
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C. The names of all nominees for the position of Deputy Mayor shall be
included in the vote.
D. If no single Councilmember received a majority of the votes cast, a second
vote/ballot between the two nominees who received the largest number of
votes will be held.7
E. The Deputy Mayor shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.
F. In the event of the absence or unavailability of the Deputy Mayor, the senior
member of the City Council, other than the Deputy Mayor, shall serve as
interim Deputy Mayor until the return of the regular Deputy Mayor.
G. If the designated Deputy Mayor is unable to serve the full term of the
position of Deputy Mayor, the Council shall designate the next senior
member of the City Council as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term.
If the appointment is declined the process shall continue until a Deputy
Mayor is designated.
H. In the event that the councilmember selected as Deputy Mayor is unable to
perform the duties of the position of Deputy Mayor, or fails to act in
accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure, the City Council may,
by a majority vote of the full City Council, remove the Deputy Mayor from
this position, in which case, the next senior councilmember shall assume
the position of Deputy Mayor for the balance of the year. If the next senior
councilmember is unwilling or unable to assume the position of Deputy
Mayor, the position of Deputy Mayor shall be filled by a majority vote of the
full City Council.
[See RCW 35A.12.065.]
12.2 The Deputy Mayor, as the head of the legislative branch of the City, shall perform
the following duties:
A. Intra-Council Relations:
1. Serve as the Chair of the Council Study Sessions;
2. Serve as an ex-officio member of all ad hoc committees of the City
Council. If the Deputy Mayor’s attendance at an ad hoc committee
meeting brings the number of councilmembers attending to four, the
meeting shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW
42.30), unless expressly exempted.;
7 If there are more than two nominees in the initial election Council may choose to have an run-off votes
among the nominees.
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3. Assist in new councilmember training including conducting a review
of the rules of procedure with one to two individual councilmembers;
4. Support cooperative and interactive relationships among council
members;
5. Work with Administration to prepare agendas for Council Study
Sessions;
6. Preside over the Study Sessions of the City Council, and work with
the chairs of the Special Focus Areas on the portions of Study
Sessions over which the Special Focus Areas chairs preside.
B. Mayor-Council Relations:
1. Help maintain a positive and cooperative relationship between the
Mayor and the City Council;
2. Act as conduit between the Mayor and the City Council on issues or
concerns relating to their duties;
3. Preside over Regular Meetings of the City Council in the absence or
unavailability of the Mayor;
4. In the event of the a prolonged absence or incapacitation (a state of
disability that prohibits the function of duties) of the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor.
(a) A prolonged absence is defined as requiring a leave of
absence that prohibits the performance of the duties of the
office. Vacation leave for periods up to two weeks, illnesses
requiring an absence of less than two weeks, out of state or
out of country travel lasting not more than two weeks, or other
similar short-term absences shall not be considered
prolonged absences.
(b) In the event of a disaster, emergency, or other similar
circumstance, where the Mayor is out-of-town and unable to
carry out the duties of the office of Mayor, the Deputy Mayor,
in consultation with the Mayor, shall act as Mayor until the
return and availability of the Mayor;
5. The Deputy Mayor shall also stand in on behalf of the Mayor in other
situations as requested by the Mayor;
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6. In the performance of the duties of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor shall
not have authority to appoint, remove, replace, discipline or take
other similar action on any director or employee of the City;
7. The Deputy Mayor shall not have veto authority for actions that may
be taken by the City Council;
8. The Deputy Mayor shall be aware of City, regional and
intergovernmental policies and activities in order to properly execute
the role of Mayor.
C. Intergovernmental and Community Relations:
1. Act in absence of Mayor as requested and/or as required;
2. Be aware of all City regional and intergovernmental policies and
activities in order to be prepared to step into the role of Mayor if
necessary;
3. Serve as the Chair of the City’s Emergency Management
Compensation Board.
D. Other Duties of the Deputy Mayor:
1. In cooperation with the Mayor and Special Focus Area group’s
chairpersons and with assistance from Administration, create and
establish agendas for all study sessions;
2. Serve as liaison to the Junior City Council, participating as a non-
voting member of the Junior City Council, encouraging, guiding and
counseling the members of the Junior City Council in connection with
its duties and assignments;
3. Facilitate any issue related to the conduct and/or actions of
councilmembers that may be inappropriate or that may be in violation
of the Council Rules of Procedure (Section 20.1);
4. Conduct regular and periodic meetings with individual
councilmembers to address councilmember issues, concerns,
legislative processes, councilmember proposals, councilmember
training, and other similar related items;
5. Conduct group meetings with councilmembers, including two on one
meetings with councilmembers on a rotating basis provided that such
meetings shall not have more than two councilmembers at such
meetings. All such meetings at which a quorum of the City Council is
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in attendance shall be in compliance with the Open Public Meetings
Act (RCW 42.30), unless expressly exempted.
[former ACC 2.06.090 (1957 code § 1.04.100).]
SECTION 13
COUNCIL POSITION VACANCY OR ABSENCE
13.1 If an unexpired Council position becomes vacant, the City Council has ninety (90)
days from the occurrence of the vacancy to appoint, by majority vote of a quorum
of the Council, a qualified person to fill the vacancy pursuant to State law. The
Council may make such appointment at its next regular meeting, or at a special
meeting called for that purpose. If the Council does not appoint a person within the
ninety (90) day period, the Mayor may make the appointment from among the
persons nominated by members of the Council.
13.2 If there is an extended excused absence or disability of a Councilmember, the
remaining members by majority vote may appoint a Councilmember Pro Tempore
to serve during the absence or disability.
SECTION 14
COUNCIL MEETING STAFFING
14.1 Department Directors or designees shall attend all meetings of the Council unless
excused by the Mayor.
14.2 The City Attorney shall attend all meetings of the Council unless excused by the
Mayor, and shall upon request, give an opinion, either written or oral, on legal
questions. The City Attorney shall act as the Council’s parliamentarian. An
Assistant City Attorney shall attend meetings when the City Attorney has been
excused.
[See former ACC 2.06.060 (1957 code § 1.04.160).]
SECTION 15
COUNCIL RELATIONS WITH STAFF
15.1 There will be mutual courtesy and respect from both City staff and
Councilmembers toward each other and of their respective roles and
responsibilities.
15.2 City staff will acknowledge the Council as policy makers, and the Councilmembers
will acknowledge City staff as administering the Council’s policies.
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15.3 It is the intent of Council that all pertinent information asked for by individual
Council members shall be made available to the full Council.
15.4 Individual Councilmembers shall not attempt to coerce or influence City staff in the
selection of personnel, the awarding of contracts, the selection of consultants, the
processing of development applications or the granting of City licenses or permits.
Councilmembers may, at the request of the Mayor, participate in discussions and
decisions related to these matters.
15.5 Other than through legislative action taken by the Council as a whole, individual
Councilmembers shall not interfere with the operating rules and practices of any
City department.
15.6 No individual Councilmember shall direct the Mayor to initiate any action or prepare
any report that is significant in nature, or initiate any project or study without the
consent of a majority of the Council. This provision, however, does not prohibit
individual Councilmembers from discussing issues with the Mayor or making
individual requests or suggestions to the Mayor. The Mayor shall endeavor to
advise and update the Councilmember(s) on the status or follow-up of such issues.
15.7 All councilmember requests for information, other than requests for legal advice
from the City Attorney’s Office, shall be directed through the Mayor in order to
assign the task to the proper staff. The Deputy Mayor may work with the Mayor’s
designated staff to prepare Study Session agendas and facilitate Study Session
work.
15.8 Any written communication with staff shall also include the Mayor as a recipient.
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SECTION 16
COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS, COMMITTEES
AND CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS
16.1 In addition to the regularly scheduled City Council meetings (Regular Council
Meetings) scheduled on the first and third Mondays of the month, City Council shall
regularly schedule Council Study Sessions on the second, fourth and fifth Mondays
of the month for review of matters that would come back before the City Council at
Regular Council Meetings. Different than the format for Regular Council Meetings
(identified in Section 3 hereof), Study Sessions shall be less formal than Regular
Council Meetings and shall give the City Council the opportunity to discuss and
debate issues coming before it for action at Regular Council meetings. The format
for these meetings shall be as follows:
A. General Business Focus and Special Focus Areas.
Study Sessions shall consist of two (2) Focus divisions per meeting; (1) a
General Business Focus and (2) a Special Focus Area. The General
Business Focus shall be scheduled first, and shall include agenda items
that relate to issues of general City concern, items that will be coming before
the City Council at upcoming meetings and presentations and reports to the
City Council. The Special Focus Area groups shall, on a rotating basis
described below, commence their portion of the Study Session following the
conclusion of the Study Session General Business Focus, The Special
Focus Area groups shall review matters of Council concern related to their
areas of oversight responsibility. The Special Focus Area groups shall
consist of the following: (1) Public Works & Community Development; (2)
Municipal Services; (3) Community Wellness; and (4) Finance, Technology
& Economic Development. These Special Focus Area groups shall be
tasked with oversight of Council considerations as follows:
1. Public Works & Community Development;
Utilities
Transportation
Sustainability
Environmental Protection
Cultural Arts and Public Arts
Planning and Zoning
Permits and Development
Right of Way Management
Airport
Airport Business
2. Municipal Services
Police
SCORE Jail
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District Court
Parks & Recreation
Animal Control
Solid Waste
Emergency Planning
Multimedia
Cemetery
3. Community Wellness
Public Health and Wellness
Community and Neighborhood Services
Homelessness and Homeless Prevention
Housing Quality, Affordability, and Attainability
Human and Social Services
Domestic Violence Services
Community Equity
4. Finance, Technology, & Economic Development
Equipment Rental
Facilities
Innovation and Technology
City Real Property
Business Development
Sister Cities International
Aside from the above Special Focus Area topics, there shall be a Finance ad hoc
Committee to review vouchers and payroll.
.
B. Scheduling of Special Focus Area.
1. The Special Focus Areas shall conduct their portion of the Study
Sessions on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month on a rotating basis
such as follows: Public Works & Community Development, then
Municipal Services, then Community Wellness, then Finance &
Economic Development, then Public Works & Community
Development, then Municipal Services, and so on.
2. On 5th Mondays of the Month, Study Sessions will not typically
include any of the above Special Focus Areas, but may include
special topics and issues of general concern to the City Council,
including Council operating arrangements and Council Rules of
Procedure. It is provided, however, that in order for the City Council
to address the matters coming before the City Council, the Mayor
and Deputy Mayor may, as they deem appropriate, insert into any
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Study Session any matters calling for City Council consideration and
discussion, regardless of Special Focus Areas.
3. Topics for Special Focus Area consideration (for inclusion in the
Special Focus Area portion of the Study Session agenda) shall be
determined by the Chair of each Special Focus Area along with the
Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, the Vice-Chair, and the designated
departments director(s) for the Special Focus Area. The department
director(s) shall review agenda topics taking into account matters
within the topics of the Special Focus Area calling for action or
consideration, and suggestions by other Councilmembers of such
topics. The Deputy Mayor may review agenda items and topics with
each Special Focus Area chairperson individually when convenient.
C. Meeting Times:
Study Sessions shall be scheduled as set forth in Section 2.23, above.
1. Three to four hours maximum timeframe (goal).
2. Agenda items should relate to future policy-making, strategic
planning or key state or federal issues affecting current or future city
operations.
3. Agenda items should be substantive only (e.g., traffic impact fee
increase proposals, comprehensive plan updates, rather than day-
to-day operational issues. [Non-substantive items (e.g., accepting a
grant, authorizing contract bidding, etc.) should go directly to the
Regular City Council meeting.
D. Study Session Meeting Format.8
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Announcements, Reports, and Presentations.
4. Agenda Items for Council Discussion.
5. Ordinances.
6. Other Discussion Items.
8 It is the intention of the City Council that Study Sessions shall be televised on the City’s public access
channel if reasonably possible.
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7. New Business.
While Councilmembers are encouraged to coordinate agenda topics
for future Study Sessions with the Deputy Mayor in advance, they
may be proposed by any Councilmember during New Business.
Councilmembers will identify: a) the subject of the proposed topic; b)
whether they’ve discussed the topic with the appropriate Special
Focus Area Chair and/or Mayor or affected Department head to
determine whether the subject is already proposed to come before
Council; c) the specific information the Councilmember wants to
discuss; and (d) the specific purpose of the request.
If a majority of Councilmembers agree, the Deputy Mayor and the
Mayor will meet to place the topic on the Matrix for a future Study
Session Agenda. Council may also ask staff to provide a written
report instead of having discussion.
a. Special Focus Area (the Chair of the Special Focus Area
scheduled for the Study Session shall preside over this
portion of the study session.)
8. Matrix Review/Update (the Deputy Mayor shall preside over this
portion of the Study Session)
9.8. Adjournment.
16.2 The Mayor, the Deputy Mayor or a majority of the City Council may establish ad
hoc committees as may be appropriate to consider special matters that require
special approach or emphasis.
16.3 Ad hoc committees may be established and matters referred to them at study
sessions, without the requirement that such establishment or referral take place at
a regular City Council meeting.
16.4 The Deputy Mayor shall appoint Councilmembers to Council ad hoc committees,
provided that the Mayor shall appoint members to Council ad hoc committees if
the Deputy Mayor is disabled or precluded from acting in that capacity.
16.5 The Mayor shall appoint Council representatives to intergovernmental councils,
boards and committees.
16.6 Councilmember appointments to intergovernmental councils, boards and
committees, including ad hoc committees, shall be periodically reviewed. All
councilmembers shall have the opportunity to serve on such councils, boards,
and/or committees as assigned by the Mayor and on a rotating basis at the
discretion of the Mayor. Councilmember appointments to intergovernmental
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councils, boards, and committees by the Mayor shall be done with consideration
of a councilmember’s expertise, background, knowledge, working experience
and/or education in that council, board, or committee. Ad hoc committee
appointment by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall be at their discretion.
16.7 Ad hoc council committees shall consider all matters referred to them. The chair
of such ad hoc committee shall report to the City Council the findings of the
committee. Committees may refer items to the Council with a committee
recommendation or with no committee recommendation.
16.8 Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions established by ordinance,
consisting of citizens appointed pursuant to the establishing Ordinance and serving
in the capacity and for the purposes indicated in the Ordinance, shall act as an
advisory committee to the City Council.
16.9 Committee Chairpersons shall have broad discretion in conducting their meetings.
They will generally follow Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
16.10 Unless otherwise expressly provided for when forming an ad hoc committee, it is
the intention of the City Council that ad hoc committees function informally and not
in any way that takes action in lieu of or on behalf of the full City Council. The
purpose and function of such ad hoc committees shall be to review matters in
advance of their consideration by the full City Council, and perhaps record and
make recommendations to the full City Council. They are not “committees of a
governing body” subject to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act
(Chapter 42.30. RCW). Ad hoc committees shall not receive public testimony or
allow audience participation in connection with or related to the agenda item being
discussed by the Committee.
16.11 Committee Chairpersons shall approve all agenda items and may, at their
discretion, remove or add agenda items during the course of the meeting.
SECTION 17
COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
17.1 If a Councilmember meets with, attends a meeting or otherwise appears before
individuals, another governmental agency, a community organization, or a private
entity or organization, including individuals, agencies, or organizations with whom
or with which the City has a business relationship, and makes statements directly
or through the media, commenting on an issue that does or could affect the City,
the Councilmember shall state the majority position of the City Council, if known,
on that issue. Personal opinions and comments which differ from those of the
Council majority may be expressed if the Councilmember clarifies that these
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statements do not represent the City Council’s position, and the statements are
those of the Councilmember as an individual. Additionally, before a
Councilmember discusses anything that does or could relate to City liability, the
Councilmember should talk to the City Attorney or the City’s Risk Manager, so that
the Councilmember would have a better understanding of what may be said or
how the discussion should go to control or minimize the City’s liability risk and
exposure.
17.2 Councilmembers need to have other Councilmember’s concurrence before
representing another Councilmember’s view or position with the media, another
government agency or community organization.
17.3 Councilmembers shall not knowingly communicate with an opposing party or with
an opposing attorney in connection with any pending or threatened litigation in
which the City is a party or in connection with any disputed claim involving the City
without the prior approval of the City Attorney, unless the Councilmember is
individually a party to the litigation or is involved in the disputed claim separate
from the Councilmember’s role as a City official.
17.4 Communication among Councilmembers shall conform to the following
parameters:
A. Except in connection with Council members meeting, informally, in
committees not subject to the Open Public Meetings Act, to assure that
communication on agenda items occurs to the greatest extent possible at
the public meetings, and to avoid even the perception that email is being
used in a way that could constitute a public meeting, e.g., successive
communications on City Council topics that involve a quorum of the
Councilmembers. Councilmembers should refrain from emailing
Councilmembers about such agenda items. Councilmembers should be
prepared to communicate about matters that are on upcoming Council
agendas at the public meetings. If Councilmembers wish to share
information with other councilmembers about matters that are on upcoming
agendas, the councilmembers should forward that information to the Mayor
for distribution in the council meeting packets.
B. Councilmembers may communicate via email to other Councilmembers,
including to a quorum of the full City Council about matters within the scope
of the City Council’s authority or related to City business, but not yet
scheduled on upcoming Council agendas, to indicate a desire that certain
items be included on upcoming meeting agendas; provided that
Councilmembers shall never ask for responses from the other
Councilmembers in that communication.
C. Email communication among Councilmembers relating to City operations
should also include the Mayor as a recipient/addressee.
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D. Councilmembers may email the Mayor about City business without
limitations or restrictions.
E. The Deputy Mayor from time to time may need to communicate with all
councilmembers on various items such as the annual review of the Rules
of Procedure. All such correspondence, usually in the form of email, shall
be provided to council as a whole through the Council
Assistant. Any responses from council shall also be directed to the Council
Assistant who shall then provide all councilmembers with email
correspondence regarding questions, comments, suggestions,
recommendations, or any similar item.
E.F. City Council email correspondence shall utilize the designated city email
account with no exceptions and within the parameters of the Open Public
Meetings Act and the Public Records Act.
17.5 Internet & Electronic Resources/Equipment and Facility Use.
A. Policy. It is the policy of the City Council that Internet and electronic
resources equipment use shall conform to and be consistent with the
requirements of City of Auburn Administrative Policy and Procedure 500-
03, “Internet & Electronic Resources/Equipment Use – Elected Officials.”
All letters, memoranda, and interactive computer communication involving
City Councilmembers and members of advisory boards and commissions,
the subject of which relates to the conduct of government or the
performance of any governmental function, are public records.
B. Electronic Communications.
1. Informal messages with no retention value and that do not relate to
the functional responsibility of the recipient or sender as a public
official, such as meeting notices, reminders, telephone messages and
informal notes, do not constitute a public record. Users should delete
these messages once their administrative purpose is served.
2. All other messages that relate to the functional responsibility of the
recipient or sender as a public official constitute a public record.
Those records are subject to public inspection and copying.
3. Electronic communications that are intended to be shared among a
quorum of the City Council or of an ad hoc Council Committee,
whether concurrently or serially, must be considered in light of the
Open Public Meetings Act, if applicable. If the intended purpose of the
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electronic communication is to have a discussion that should be held
at an open meeting, the electronic discussion shall not occur. Further,
the use of electronic communication to form a collective decision of
the Council shall not occur.
4. Electronic communication should be used cautiously when seeking
legal advice or to discuss matters of pending litigation or other
confidential City business. In general, electronic communication is
discoverable in litigation, and even deleted electronic communication
is not necessarily removed from the system. Confidential electronic
communications should not be shared with individuals other than the
intended recipients, or the attorney-client privilege protecting the
document from disclosure may be waived.
5. Electronic communication between Councilmembers and between
Councilmembers and staff shall not be transmitted to the public or
news media without the filing of a public disclosure request with the
City Clerk.
6. Even if a Councilmember uses their personal electronic devices all
electronic communications and documents related to City business
will be subject to discovery demands and public disclosure requests.
C. Use of City Equipment and Facilities.
1. City Councilmembers are provided various tools to assist them in
handling the business of the City in the role as members of the City
Council. These tools include, but are not limited to: (1) an individual
office assigned to each Councilmember in which there is (a) office
furniture; (b) a computer accommodating access to the City’s
computer network and (c) a telephone tied to the City’s telephone
system; (2) and I-Pad or comparable equipment also tied to the City’s
computer system that can be used remotely (not just in the
Councilmember’s office); (3) , an I-Phone or comparable equipment
accommodating mobile communication needs for (a) telephone calls,
(b) emails, and (c) texting; (4) a City badge accommodating physical
access to City Hall facilities and Council Offices; and (5) Council
mailboxes.
2. In order to assure transmittal of information necessary to conduct
business of the City and to avoid Public Records Act liability for the
City and Councilmembers for improper or private equipment use,
Councilmembers shall use the tools identified above to assist them
in being able to receive and work with information related to duties
as councilmembers.
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17.6 Council Relations with City Boards and Commissions.
A. Council Liaisons. In addition to where a City Councilmember is appointed
by the City Council or the Mayor to serve as a member of a board,
commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body, the City
Council may, on limited occasions or under unusual circumstances, appoint
a Councilmember to serve as a non-member Liaison to a board,
commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body. Anytime a
Councilmember is appointed as such a Liaison, the position or role of
Liaison is subordinate to that of Councilmember, and the Councilmember’s
responsibility is first and foremost to the City and to the City Council. The
role and responsibility of the Councilmember-Liaison is to keep the City
Council apprised of the activities, positions and actions of the entity or
organization to which the Councilmember has been appointed Liaison, and
not to communicate to the board, commission, committee, task force or
other advisory body a statement as the position of the City Council, except
as authorized or directed by the City Council. Insofar as a Council Liaison
position does not give all councilmembers equal access to the activities,
functions and information of or about a board, commission, committee, task
force or any other advisory body, appointments to Council Liaison positions
should be reserved to those instances where a Report to the Council by the
board, commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body would
not be convenient or practical.
B. Reports to the Council. Each board, commission, committee, task force
or any other advisory body of the City shall be requested to present a report
to the City Council at a Regular Meeting or a Study Session of the City
Council, as scheduled by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Such reports shall be
scheduled for a Regular Council Meeting or a Council Study Session, and
shall be delivered by the chair of the board, commission, committee, task
force or any other advisory body or designee. The reports shall inform the
City Council of the activities, functions and information with which the board,
commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body has been
involved since the previous report, and shall include the opportunity for
questions by Councilmembers.
17.7 Whenever a member of the City Council attends any meeting of any other entity or
organization, he or she should endeavor to be prudent in what he or she says or
does at such meeting. Further, the Councilmember should avoid attending such
meeting if that attendance would impose an interference with the meeting or the
operations of the other entity or organization, or of the operations of the City.
SECTION 18
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
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18.1 Value of Council Travel. The Auburn City Council recognizes the need of its
members to attend conferences, trainings, and meetings to broaden their
knowledge of and familiarity with a diverse collection of City-related issues,
including, but not limited to Public Works, Communications, Transportation,
Economic Development, Public Safety and Energy. These conferences also
provide valuable opportunities to network with other city elected officials.
Comparing Auburn's specific issues with those of other cities often provides the
City Council with established policies already in place in other cities that can be
adapted to meet the specific needs of the City of Auburn, as well as expediently
and efficiently acquainting Auburn City Councilmembers with ideas of how to
address Auburn issues and solve Auburn problems.
18.2 Annual Budget Amounts for Council Travel. To accommodate Council travel,
the Auburn City Council shall allocate an identified amount of money each year in
the City budget process to each Councilmember for City-related travel costs,
including transportation, lodging, meals and registration costs.
18.3 Adjustment of Council Travel Allocations. If a councilmember needs more than
the amount of travel related funds allocated for their use, the councilmember shall
(1) see if there are unused funds available from any other councilmember(s) who
are willing to transfer funds from their account to the councilmember needing
additional travel funds. If so, with the consent of the Deputy Mayor and the other
transferring councilmember(s), funds will be transferred to the requesting
councilmember’s allotment; or (2) shall request a net adjustment to the budget
adding additional funds to their allotment, which adjustment shall be approved by
a majority of the whole City Council.
18.4 Receipts and Travel Documentation. Each City Councilmember shall be
responsible for providing to the Mayor or Finance Director, within ten (10) business
days of returning from City travel, any and all City travel related receipts and
documentation. Quarterly reports of the travel costs incurred by each
councilmember shall be provided by the Finance Department.
SECTION 19
CONFIDENTIALITY
19.1 Councilmembers shall keep confidential all written materials and verbal
information provided to them during Executive or Closed Sessions and as provided
in RCW 42.23.070, to ensure that the City’s position is not compromised.
Confidentiality also includes information provided to Councilmembers outside of
Executive Sessions when the information is considered by the exempt from
disclosure under exemptions set forth in the Revised Code of Washington.
SECTION 20
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ENFORCEMENT OF RULES OF PROCEDURE
20.1 Councilmembers shall conform their conduct to the requirements, standards and
expectations set forth in these Rules of Procedure. In addition to and
notwithstanding whatever other enforcement mechanisms may exist for legal,
ethical or practical obligations on Councilmember performance or conduct,
violations of these Rules of Procedure by Councilmembers may be enforced by
action of the City Council through sanctions such as votes of censure or letters of
reprimand, and such other action as may be permitted by law.
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City Council Rules of Procedure:
Adopted: February 2, 2004
Ordinance No. 5802
Amended by Resolution No. 4282, December 17, 2007
Amended by Resolution No. 4429, December 15, 2008
Amended by Resolution No. 4467, April 6, 2009
Amended by Resolution No. 4615, July 6, 2010
Amended by Resolution No. 4686, February 22, 2011
Amended by Resolution No. 4740, August 15, 2011
Amended by Resolution No. 4813, May 21, 2012
Amended by Resolution No 4909, February 19, 2013
Amended by Resolution No. 5105, November 3, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5112, December 1, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5115, December 15, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5217, May 2, 2016
Amended by Resolution No. 5240, July 5, 2016
Amended by Resolution No. 5283, February 21, 2017
Amended by Resolution No. 5308, August 7, 2017
Amended by Resolution No. 5367, May 7, 2018
Amended by Resolution No. 5399, December 17, 2019
Amended by Resolution No. 5469, November 4, 2019
Amended by Resolution No. 5543, September 8, 2020
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5542 (Faber)
Date:
September 1, 2020
Department:
Parks/Art and Recreation
Attachments:
Res olution No. 5542
Cedat Lanes Park Map
Cedar Lanes Bike Park Schematic
2020 Grant Agreement
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5542.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn was successful in receiving a $125,000 King County Youth and Amateur
Sports grant to increase recreational opportunities in the county. The City Of Auburn Cedars
Lanes Park Bicycle Pump Track and Mountain Bike Track was a successf ul project. A
primary f ocus of the grants is to assist in providing social equity in neighborhoods that are
underserved.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Faber
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:RES.B
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Resolution No.
August 12, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 5542
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CAPITAL GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
FOR YOUTH AND AMATEUR SPORTS GRANT
FUNDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND THE
GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, King County’s Youth and Amateur Sports program provides
grants to projects that provide increased athletic opportunities for county citizens;
and;
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn desires to add an 12,000 square foot pump
track and a 5 acre forested mountain bike skills coarse to the 7 acre Cedar Lanes
Park; and
WHEREAS, The King County Parks and Recreation Division has accepted
the City of Auburn’s Cedar Lanes Park Pump Track and Mountain Bike Track
project as a grant fund recipient; and
WHEREAS, the Grant shall provide up to $125,000.00 to the City for
construction of the tracks; and
WHEREAS, execution of a Capital Grant Agreement with King County is a
condition for receipt of the capital grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute with King County a capital
grant agreement substantially similar to the one attached as Exhibit A.
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Resolution No.
August 12, 2020
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Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to expend the grant funds and
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signature.
Dated and Signed this _____ day of _________________, 2020.
CITY OF AUBURN
___________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________
Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Youth and Amateur Sports Grant Agreement
Capital Grant Agreement
Department/Division:Natural Resources and Parks / Parks and Recreation
Agency:City of Auburn
Project:Cedar Lanes Bike Park
Amount:$125,000.00 Project#: Contract#:
Term Period: June 1, 2020 To December 31, 2021
THIS CAPITAL GRANT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by KING COUNTY (the
“County”), and City of Auburn (the “Agency”), whose address is: 910 9th Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
WHEREAS, the Agency is either a public agency or a non-profit organization that provides youth or
amateur sports opportunities or acts as a fiscal sponsor for such Project;
WHEREAS, King County has selected the identified Agency to receive a Youth and Amateur Sports
Fund (“YASF”) Grant award to assist in projects that provide increased athletic opportunities for the
citizens of King County, Washington;
WHEREAS, the Agency shall utilize the award to address an athletic need in King County; and
WHEREAS, King County is authorized to administer the YASF grant project and enter into
agreements for the use of King County funds by public agencies or not-for-profit organizations to
provide a service to the public under King County Ordinance 18409 § 84;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of payments, covenants, and agreements hereinafter
mentioned, to be made and performed by the parties hereto, the parties covenant and do mutually
agree as follows:
1. The Agency shall provide services and comply with the requirements set forth hereinafter and
in the following attached exhibits, which are incorporated herein by reference:
Program Summary and Scope of Work Attached hereto as Exhibit I
Capital Budget Attached hereto as Exhibit II
Project Design Schematic Attached hereto as Exhibit III
2. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on June 1, 2020, and shall expire on the December 31, 2021,
unless extended or earlier terminated, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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3. PREMISES
This grant Project is located at:
910 9th Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
4. PARTIES
All communication, notices, coordination, and other tenets of this Agreement shall be managed
by:
On behalf of County:
Butch Lovelace, YSFG Project Manager
King County Parks and Recreation Division
201 South Jackson Street, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
Email: butch.lovelace@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206.477.4577
On behalf of Agency:
Jamie Kelly, Parks Planning and Development Manager
910 9th Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
Email: jwkelly@auburnwa.gov
Phone: 000-000-0000
5. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. Excepting only Council directed grant funds, County shall authorize, at County’s sole
discretion, release of a portion of the grant funds, upon execution of this Agreement, and
receipt of Agency’s County-approved Scope of Work and Capital Budget (see Section 6).
County shall initiate authorization for payment after approval of corrected invoices and
required exhibits. County shall make payment to the Agency not more than thirty (30) days
after a complete and accurate invoice and required documentation is received and approved.
B. Agency shall submit its final invoice and any outstanding deliverables within fifteen (15)
days of the date this Agreement expires or is terminated. If the Agency’s final invoice and
reports are not submitted by the day specified in this subsection, County will be relieved of
all liability for payment to the Agency of the amounts set forth in said invoice or any
subsequent invoice.
6. AGENCY DELIVERABLES
A. Project Summary and Scope of Work. Agency shall provide a County-approved Project
Summary and Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit I. The Project Summary and
Scope of Work shall describe Agency’s capital project, facility use and programming, and
description of its intended use of grant funds.
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B. Capital Budget. Agency shall provide a County-approved Capital Budget, attached hereto
as Exhibit II. Agency shall apply the funds received from the County under this Agreement
in accordance with said budget. If, at any time during the Term of this Agreement, Agency
expects that the cumulative amount of transfers among the budget categories may exceed
ten percent (10%) of the Agreement amount, then Agency shall notify County to request
approval. Supporting documents necessary to explain fully the nature and purpose of the
change(s) and an amended budget may be required for each request for such approval.
County approval of any such amendment shall not be unreasonably withheld.
C. Project Design Schematic. Agency shall provide a County-approved Project Design
Schematic, attached hereto as Exhibit III.
7. COMMUNICATION
Agency shall recognize County as a “grant sponsor” for the grant project in the following
manner:
A. Events: Agency shall invite and recognize “King County Parks” at all events promoting the
project, and at the final project dedication.
B. Community Relations: Agency shall recognize “King County Parks” as a “grant sponsor”
in all social media, websites, brochures, banners, posters, press releases, and other
promotional material related to the Project.
8. PUBLIC ACCESS
These funds are provided for the purpose of developing and/or supporting the delivery of sports
activities or infrastructure for, but not exclusively serving, persons under twenty-four (24) years
of age, and low and moderate income communities within King County. Fees for the Project
shall be no greater than those generally charged by public operators or project providers in King
County.
9. INTERNAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Agency shall establish and maintain a system of accounting and internal controls which
complies with applicable, generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental
accounting and financial reporting standards in accordance with Revised Code of Washington
(RCW) Chapter 40.14.
10. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
A. Agency shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, financial,
Project records, including Agreement deliverables, and other such records as may be
deemed necessary by the County to ensure proper accounting for all Agreement funds and
compliance with this Agreement.
B. These records shall be maintained for a period of six (6) years after the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement unless permission to destroy them is granted by the Office of
the Archivist in accordance with RCW Chapter 40.14.
C. Agency shall inform the County in writing of the location, if different from the Agency
address listed on page one of this Agreement, of the aforesaid books, records, documents,
and other evidence and shall notify the County in writing of any changes in location within
ten (10) working days of any such relocation.
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11. RIGHT TO INSPECT
County reserves the right to review and approve the performance of Agency with regard to this
Agreement, and, at its sole discretion, to inspect or audit the Agency's records regarding this
Agreement and the Project upon seventy-two (72) hours’ notice during normal business hours.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Agency, in cooperation and agreement with the owners of the Premises, shall comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in using funds provided by the County, including,
without limitation, those relating to providing a safe working environment to employees and,
specifically, the requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA);
and, to the extent applicable, those related to “public works,” payment of prevailing wages, and
competitive bidding of contracts. The Agency specifically agrees to comply and pay all costs
associated with achieving such compliance without notice from King County; and further agrees
that King County, does not waive this Section by giving notice of demand for compliance in
any instance. The Agency shall indemnify and defend the County should it be sued or made the
subject of an administrative investigation or hearing for a violation of such laws related to this
Agreement.
13. CORRECTIVE ACTION
A. If the County determines that a breach of contract has occurred or does not approve of the
Agency's performance, it will give the Agency written notification of unacceptable
performance. The Agency will then take corrective action within a reasonable period of
time, as may be defined by King County in its sole discretion in its written notification to
the Agency.
B. The County may withhold any payment owed the Agency until the County is satisfied that
corrective action has been taken or completed.
14. TERMINATION
A. The County may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, with or without cause, at any
time during the Term of this Agreement, by providing the Agency ten (10) days advance
written notice of the termination.
B. If the termination results from acts or omissions of the Agency, including but not limited to
misappropriation, nonperformance of required services, or fiscal mismanagement, the
Agency shall return to the County immediately any funds, misappropriated or unexpended,
which have been paid to the Agency by the County.
C. Any King County obligations under this Agreement beyond the current appropriation year
are conditioned upon the County Council's appropriation of sufficient funds to support such
obligations. If the Council does not approve such appropriation, then this Agreement will
terminate automatically at the close of the current appropriation year.
15. FUTURE SUPPORT; UTILITIES AND SERVICE
The County makes no commitment to support the services contracted for herein and assumes
no obligation for future support of the activity contracted for herein except as expressly set forth
in this Agreement. The Agency understands, acknowledges, and agrees that the County shall
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not be liable to pay for or to provide any utilities or services in connection with the Project
contemplated herein.
16. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Agency agrees for itself, its successors, and assigns, to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless King County, its appointed and elected officials, and employees from and against
liability for all claims, demands, suits, and judgments, including costs of defense thereof, for
injury to persons, death, or property damage which is caused by, arises out of, or is incidental
to any use of or occurrence on the Project that is the subject of this Agreement, or the Agency's
exercise of rights and privileges granted by this Agreement, except to the extent of the County's
sole negligence. The Agency's obligations under this Section shall include:
A. The duty to promptly accept tender of defense and provide defense to the County at the
Agency's own expense;
B. Indemnification of claims made by the Agency's employees or agents; and
C. Waiver of the Agency's immunity under the industrial insurance provisions of Title 51
RCW, but only to the extent necessary to indemnify King County, which waiver has been
mutually negotiated by the parties.
In the event it is necessary for the County to incur attorney's fees, legal expenses or other costs
to enforce the provisions of this Section, all such fees, expenses and costs shall be recoverable
from the Agency.
In the event it is determined that RCW 4.24.115 applies to this Agreement, the Agency agrees
to protect, defend, indemnify and save the County, its officers, officials, employees and agents
from any and all claims, demands, suits, penalties, losses damages judgments, or costs of any
kind whatsoever for bodily injury to persons or damage to property (hereinafter "claims"),
arising out of or in any way resulting from the Agency's officers, employees, agents and/or
subcontractors of all tiers, acts or omissions, performance of failure to perform the rights and
privileges granted under this Agreement, to the maximum extent permitted by law or as defined
by RCW 4.24.115, as now enacted or hereafter amended.
A hold harmless provision to protect King County similar to this provision shall be included in
all Agreements or subcontractor Agreements entered into by Agency in conjunction with this
Agreement. The Agency's duties under this Section will survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
17. INSURANCE
A. Liability Insurance Requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision within this
Agreement, Agency and it subcontractors shall procure and maintain coverage and limits
for no less than the following:
1. Commercial General Liability. Insurance Service “occurrence” form CG 00 01 (current
edition), to include Products-Completed Operations, insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with
activities under this Agreement. The insurance coverage shall be no less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence, and Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate.
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2. Automobile Liability. If activities require vehicle usage. Insurance Services form
number CA 00 01 (current edition), covering BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE, Symbol
1 “any auto”. If the grant includes the use of automobiles, the Limit of Liability shall be
no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.
3. Workers Compensation/Stop Gap. If the recipient or its contractor(s) has/have
employees. Statutory Workers Compensation coverage and Stop Gap Liability for a limit
no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.
4. Professional Liability. If the grant includes the use of Professional Services. Professional
Liability coverage shall be no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and
in the aggregate.
5. Sexual Misconduct Liability. If the grant involves in-person work with minors. Sexual
Misconduct Liability coverage, at a limit of no less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) per occurrence and in the aggregate.
B. If the grant involves the construction of a capital project or involves the purchase of
equipment greater than Five Thousand ($5,000) in value, the Agency shall provide “All
Risk” Builders Risk or Property coverage for the full replacement value of the
project/property built/purchased. King County shall be listed as an additional Loss payee
as our interests may appear.
C. King County and its officers, officials, employees and agents shall be covered as additional
insured on Agency’s and its contractor(s’) commercial general liability insurance and, if
applicable, commercial auto liability insurance, with respect to liability arising out of
activities performed by the Agency and its contractors. Additional Insured status shall
include Products-Completed Operations.
D. To the extent of the Agency's or its contractor’s negligence, their insurance respectively
shall be primary insurance with respect to the County, its officers, employees and agents.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, and its officers, officials,
employees or agents shall not be subjected to contribution in favor of the Agency or its
contractors insurance, and shall not benefit either in any way.
Agency's and its contractors' insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
a claim is made or a lawsuit is brought, subject to the limits of the insurer's liability.
E. Coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except
by the reduction of the applicable aggregate limit by claims paid, until after thirty (30) days'
prior written notice has been given to and change in coverage accepted by King County.
F. The insurance provider must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington and
maintain a Best’s rating of no less than A-VIII. Within five (5) business days of County’s
request, Agency must provide a Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured
Endorsement(s) (CG 20 10 11/85 or its equivalent) to the County. The Agency shall be
responsible for the maintenance of their contractors' insurance documentation.
G. If Agency is a municipal corporation or an agency of the State of Washington and is self-
insured for any of the above insurance requirements, a certification of self-insurance shall
be attached hereto and be incorporated by reference and shall constitute compliance with
this Section.
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H.Agency's duties under this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination
of this Agreement. The Agency understands, acknowledges and agrees that for the relevant
period of public use set forth in Section 8, the Agency shall maintain insurance and name
the County as an additional insured, all of which shall be consistent with the requirements
of this Section.
18. NONDISCRIMINATION
King County Code (“KCC”) chapters 12.16, 12.17 through 12.18 apply to this Agreement and
are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein. In all hiring or employment made
possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, marital status, national origin, religious
affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or age except minimum
age and retirement provisions, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification.
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
KCC Chapter 3.04 (Employee Code of Ethics) is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth
hence, and the Agency agrees to abide by all conditions of said chapter. Failure by the Agency
to comply with any requirement of said KCC Chapter shall be a material breach of contract.
20. POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or indirectly under this
Agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity or to further the election or defeat of
any candidate for public office.
21. PROJECT MAINTENANCE; EQUIPMENT PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND
OWNERSHIP
A. As between the County and the Agency, Agency shall be responsible to operate and maintain
the completed Project at its own sole expense and risk. Agency shall maintain the completed
Project in good working condition consistent with applicable standards and guidelines.
Agency understands, acknowledges, and agrees that the County is not responsible to operate
or to maintain the Project in any way.
B. Agency shall be responsible for all property purchased pursuant to this Agreement,
including the proper care and maintenance of any equipment.
C. Agency shall establish and maintain inventory records and transaction documents (purchase
requisitions, packing slips, invoices, receipts) of equipment and materials purchased with
Agreement funds. Agency's duties under this Section shall survive the expiration of this
Agreement.
22. NOTICES
Whenever this Agreement provides for notice to be provided by one party to another, such notice
shall be in writing, and directed to the person specified in Section 4 of this Agreement. Any
such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date of delivery, if mailed, on the third
(3rd) business day following the date of mailing; or, if sent by fax, on the first (1st) business
day following the day of delivery thereof by fax. Notice sent solely by e-mail shall be deemed
to have been given on the date of transmission. Either party may change its address, fax number,
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email address, or the name of the person indicated as the recipient by notice to the other in the
manner aforesaid.
23. ASSIGNMENT
Agency shall not assign any portion of rights and obligations under this Agreement or transfer
or assign any claim arising pursuant to this Agreement without the written consent of the
County. Agency must seek such consent in writing not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the
date of any proposed assignment.
24. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement together with the attached exhibits expressly incorporated herein by reference
and attached hereto shall constitute the whole Agreement between the Parties. Either party may
request changes to this Agreement. No modifications or amendment of this Agreement shall be
valid or effective unless evidenced by an Agreement in writing signed by the Parties.
25. WAIVER OF DEFAULT
Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or
breach of any provision of the Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or
subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of the Agreement
unless stated to be such through written approval by the County, which shall be attached to the
original Agreement.
26. TAXES
Agency agrees to pay on a current basis all taxes or assessments levied on its activities and
property, including, without limitation, any leasehold excise tax due under RCW Chapter
82.29A; PROVIDED, however, that nothing contained herein will modify the right of the
Agency to contest any such tax, and Agency shall not be deemed to be in default as long as it
will, in good faith, be contesting the validity or amount of any such taxes.
27. WASHINGTON LAW CONTROLLING; WHERE ACTIONS BROUGHT
This Agreement is made in and will be in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington,
which will be controlling in any dispute that arises hereunder. Actions pertaining to this
Agreement will be brought in King County Superior Court, King County, Washington.
28. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The paragraph headings contained herein are only for convenience and reference and are not
intended to be a part of this Agreement or in any manner to define, limit, or describe the scope
or intent of this Agreement or the particular paragraphs to which they refer.
29. PUBLIC DOCUMENT
This Agreement will be considered a public document and will be available for inspection and
copying by the public.
30. LEGAL RELATIONS
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Nothing contained herein will make, or be deemed to make, County and the Agency a partner
of one another, and this Agreement will not be construed as creating a partnership or joint
venture. Nothing in this Agreement will create, or be deemed to create, any right, duty or
obligation in any person or entity not a party to it.
31. SINGULAR AND PLURAL
Wherever the context will so require, the singular will include the plural and plural will include
the singular.
32. PERMITS AND LICENSES
Agency shall design, develop and construct the Project in accordance will all applicable laws
and regulatory requirements including environmental considerations, permitting
determinations, and other legal requirements. All activities and improvements shall be
performed by Agency at its sole expense and liability. Agency shall, at its sole cost and expense,
apply for, obtain and comply with all necessary permits, licenses and approvals required for the
Project,
33. INTERPRETATION OF COUNTY RULES AND REGULATIONS
If there is any question regarding the interpretation of any County rule or regulation, the County
decision will govern and will be binding upon the Agency.
34. POLICE POWERS OF THE COUNTY
Nothing contained in this Agreement will diminish, or be deemed to diminish, the governmental
or police powers of the County.
35. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including its attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the
County and the Agency. It supersedes all other agreements and understandings between them,
whether written, oral or otherwise.
KING COUNTY
FOR
City of Auburn
King County Executive Signature
Date NAME (Please type or print), Title
Date
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5545 (Hinman)
Date:
August 31, 2020
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Res olution 5545
Kim Ros coe Nomination Letter
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5545.
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Hinman
Meeting Date:September 8, 2020 Item Numb er:RES.C
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Resolution No. 5545
August 24, 2020
Page 1 of 1 Rev. 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 5545
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN SUPPORT OF THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT NOMINATION OF FIFE MAYOR KIM
ROSCOE TO THE PIERCE TRANSIT BOARD
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2020, City of Auburn Mayor nominated City of Fife
Mayor for appointment to the Pierce Transit Board; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council supports the appointment nomination.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Auburn City Council supports Mayor Backus’s August 24, 2020
nomination of Fife Mayor Kim Roscoe to the Pierce Transit Board, which nomination is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
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NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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