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November 7, 2022 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
AGENDA
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I.CALL TO ORDER
II.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
III.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1.Public Participation
The Auburn City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022 at
7:00 p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at
the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is:
https://www.youtube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1
To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the below number or click
the link:
Telephone: 253 215 8782
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A.Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Roll Call
V.ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A.Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2022 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the
City of Auburn
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B.Small Business Saturday
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 26, 2022 as "Small Business Saturday" in the
City of Auburn
VI.APPOINTMENTS
A.Junior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of Khysner Ghein to Auburn Junior City
Council for a two year term expiring December 31, 2024
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of Khysner
Ghein to the Auburn Junior City Council, for a two year term to expire
December 31, 2024.)
VII.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
VIII.CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A.Public Hearings
1.Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
A Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 6879 adopting the 2023-2024
Biennial Operating Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington
2.Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)
A Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 6880 establishing the levy for regular
property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2023 for general City operational
purposes in the amount of $24,110.666
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.The public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
The public can provide comments in-person or submit written comments in
advance of the scheduled meeting. Participants can submit written comments via
mail, fax, or email. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the
day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Fax number: 253-804-3116
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Email written comments to:
publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
If an individual requires an accommodation to allow for remote oral comment
because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City
requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to
provide remote oral comment by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by
phone (253) 931-3039, or email to publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
C.Correspondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
IX.COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett)
X.CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the October 10, 2022 and October 24, 2022 Study
Session Meeting
B.Minutes of the October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting
C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 7, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469903
through 470124, in the amount of $3,091,532.78 and five wire transfers in the amount
of $857,824.46
D.Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539429 through 539434 in the amount of $562,121.08,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,357,601.98 for a grand total of
$2,919,723.06 for the period covering October 13, 2022 to November 2, 2022
E.Public Works Project No. CP2118 (Gaub)
City Council to approve an increase of $12,200.00 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 22-12; Construction of Project No.
CP2118, North Airport Stormwater Improvements Phase 2
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
XI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII.NEW BUSINESS
XIII.ORDINANCES
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A.Ordinance No. 6887 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to Sprint Communications Company, L.P. a Delaware
Corporation, a franchise for telecommunications
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6887.)
XIV.RESOLUTIONS
A.Resolution No. 5687 (Tate)
A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness 2023 Work Plan
and 2023 Operating Budget
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5687.)
B.Resolution No. 5688 (Tate)
A Resolution adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the Consolidated Plan Years 2023-2024
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5688.)
XV.MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORT 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
B.From the Mayor
C.Pledge of Allegiance
XVI.ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
Date:
October 24, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance Adopting 2023-24 Operating Budget
Budget Impact:
$224,064,233 - 2023
$248,713,031 - 2024
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Ordinance No. 6879 adopting the 2023-
2024 Biennial Operating Budget.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
As part of the biennial budget process, the Council has reviewed the details of the
proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget during a series of budget workshops in September 2022.
Goals, priorities, and projects were discussed and as a result the City has prepared the Preliminary
2023-2024 Biennial Budget, which is summarized below:
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One of the most crucial elements to the budget are the significant General Fund revenues.
Property Tax revenue accounts for approximately 29% of the General Fund revenue and the 2023
Property Tax levy must be adopted by the Council prior to November 30th each year, for the
upcoming fiscal year. The property tax levy increases are limited to a 1% increase or Implicit Price
Deflator (IPD), whichever is less. In the event the IPD is less than 1%, the City may levy the full 1%
if it has established a substantial need. Since the current IPD is greater than 1%, the City may
automatically levy the full 1% without establishing substantial need.
The purpose of this presentation update is to summarize the significant elements of the Preliminary
2023-2024 Biennial Budget and review the City's proposed Property Tax levy for 2023, prior to the first
public hearing set for November 7, 2022.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:PH.1
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Ordinance No. 6879
October 24, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6879
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023-2024
BIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. As required by Chapter 35A.34 RCW, the Mayor of the City of
Auburn has completed and placed on file with the City Clerk of the City of Auburn a
preliminary biennial operating budget for 2023-2024. Notice was published, as
required by law, stating that: a) the Mayor had completed and placed the preliminary
budget on file; b) a copy would be provided at the office of the City Clerk to any
taxpayer who requested a copy; c) the City Council of the City of Auburn would meet
on November 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25
West Main Street, Auburn, Washington for the purpose of fixing the budget and any
taxpayer might appear at such time and be heard for or against any part of the budget;
d) the Mayor provided a suitable number of copies of the detailed preliminary
operating budget to meet the reasonable demands of taxpayers; e) the Mayor and the
City Council met at the time and place designated in the notice and all taxpayers of
the City were given full opportunity to be heard for or against the budget; f) the City
Council has conducted public hearings on November 7, 2022, and November 21, 2022
to consider this preliminary operating budget; g) at the meeting held by the City
Council on the November 21, 2022 the City Council considered modifications of the
proposed operating budget and approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget for the City
of Auburn as adopted by this Ordinance as shown on Schedule A.
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Ordinance No. 6879
October 24, 2022
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Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures as may be 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
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) 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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Ordinance No. 6879
October 24, 2022
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Beginning
Fund Balance
2023
Resources
2023
Expenditures
Ending
Fund Balance
$16,428,633 $91,190,426 $98,143,349 $9,475,710
Hotel/Motel Tax 480,179 143,900 177,100 446,979
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)- 4,030,000 4,030,000 -
Drug Forfeiture 857,236 148,000 392,671 612,565
Housing & Community Development 42,842 650,000 650,000 42,842
Business Improvement Area 97,502 - 90,000 7,502
Cumulative Reserve 30,713,551 80,000 1,391,450 29,402,101
City Hall Annex 2010 A&B Bond - - - -
Local Revitalization 2010 C&D Bond - - - -
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds 662,707 1,507,600 1,507,600 662,707
LID #249 1,687 10 - 1,697
LID #350 - - - -
Golf / Cemetery 2016 Refunding - 370,700 370,700 -
SCORE 2009 A&B Bond - 1,366,100 1,366,100 -
Water 10,210,632 20,513,410 24,485,990 6,238,052
Sewer 9,299,995 9,573,200 10,346,701 8,526,494
Sewer Metro 3,328,134 20,613,900 20,586,400 3,355,634
Storm Drainage 12,957,725 11,087,600 10,729,632 13,315,693
Solid Waste 2,135,607 26,646,830 26,533,984 2,248,453
Airport 601,969 1,653,800 1,988,188 267,581
Cemetery 1,812,215 1,432,300 2,308,402 936,113
Insurance 1,710,775 12,000 182,500 1,540,275
Workers' Compensation 3,102,720 1,144,900 750,700 3,496,920
Facilities 415,868 4,683,900 4,731,374 368,394
Innovation and Technology (includes
Multimedia)3,155,085 9,046,000 9,173,835 3,027,250
Equipment Rental 1,769,286 3,527,200 3,564,826 1,731,660
Fire Pension 1,790,627 103,600 196,256 1,697,971
SKHHP (South King Housing &
Homelessness Partners)1,668,893 297,400 366,475 1,599,818 PERMANENT FUNDSCemetery Endowment Care 2,158,347 64,130 - 2,222,477
$105,402,215 $209,886,906 $224,064,233 $91,224,888
2023 OPERATING FUNDS BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSDEBT SERVICEENTERPRISE FUNDSINTERNAL SERVICE FUNDSFIDUCIARY FUNDSTOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $315,289,121 $315,289,121
Schedule A
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Ordinance No. 6879
October 24, 2022
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Beginning
Fund Balance
2024
Resources
2024
Expenditures
Ending
Fund Balance
$9,475,710 $101,921,889 $101,372,924 $10,024,675
Hotel/Motel Tax 446,979 143,900 177,100 413,779
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)- 4,246,866 4,246,866 -
Drug Forfeiture 612,565 148,000 404,917 355,648
Housing & Community Development 42,842 650,000 650,000 42,842
Business Improvement Area 7,502 - 7,502 -
Cumulative Reserve 29,402,101 80,000 12,959,994 16,522,107
City Hall Annex 2010 A&B Bond - - - -
Local Revitalization 2010 C&D Bond - - - -
2020 LTGO A&B Refunding Bonds 662,707 1,504,200 1,504,100 662,807
LID #249 1,697 10 - 1,707
LID #350 - - - -
Golf / Cemetery 2016 Refunding - 374,400 374,400 -
SCORE 2009 A&B Bond - 1,366,200 1,366,200 -
Water 6,238,052 18,963,410 21,242,749 3,958,713
Sewer 8,526,494 9,661,700 10,676,197 7,511,997
Sewer Metro 3,355,634 21,989,300 21,961,800 3,383,134
Storm Drainage 13,315,693 11,160,700 17,964,446 6,511,947
Solid Waste 2,248,453 28,102,400 28,328,158 2,022,695
Airport 267,581 1,938,000 2,107,005 98,576
Cemetery 936,113 1,432,300 1,878,038 490,375
Insurance 1,540,275 12,000 182,500 1,369,775
Workers' Compensation 3,496,920 1,144,900 751,000 3,890,820
Facilities 368,394 4,451,000 4,468,294 351,100
Innovation and Technology (includes
Multimedia)3,027,250 11,696,580 11,755,538 2,968,292
Equipment Rental 1,731,660 3,608,990 3,749,447 1,591,203
Fire Pension 1,697,971 103,600 206,256 1,595,315
SKHHP (South King Housing &
Homelessness Partners)1,599,818 331,000 377,600 1,553,218 PERMANENT FUNDSCemetery Endowment Care 2,222,477 64,130 - 2,286,607
$91,224,888 $225,095,475 $248,713,031 $67,607,332
2024 OPERATING FUNDS BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund
GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSDEBT SERVICEENTERPRISE FUNDS$316,320,363INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDSFIDUCIARY FUNDSTOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $316,320,363
Schedule A
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)
Date:
October 24, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance 6880 2023 Property Tax Levy
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to hold a public hearing in consideration of Ordinance No. 6880 - 2023 Property
Tax Levy.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Proposed Ordinance 6880 establishes the 2023 Property Tax Levy based on the assessed
valuations provided by King County. It represents a 1% increase over 2022, plus one-time
increases due to new construction and refunds. The following table summarizes the 2023
Property Tax Levy calculation.
As of this date, the county has preliminarily established the 2023 assessed valuation
(including estimated new construction) for the City of Auburn at $17.5 billion, which is a 21.5%
increase over the 2022 assessed value of $14.4 billion. The 2023 Property Tax Levy will be
distributed to the General Fund to support general governmental operations.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:PH.2
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Ordinance No. 6880
November 3, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6880
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE LEVY FOR
REGULAR PROPERTY TAXES BY THE CITY OF AUBURN
FOR COLLECTION IN 2023 FOR GENERAL CITY
OPERATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$24,110,666
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has met and considered
its budget for the calendar year 2023; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 the City Council held public hearings
on November 7, 2022 and November 21, 2022, after proper notice was given, to
consider the City of Auburn's 2023-2024 biennial budget and the regular property
tax levy to support it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, after public hearing, and
after duly considering all relevant evidence and testimony presented, has
determined that the City of Auburn requires property tax revenue and any increase
of new construction and improvements to property, any increase in the value of
state-assessed property, annexations, and any refund levies in order to discharge
the expected expenses and obligations of the City and in its best interest; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Regular property taxes for collection in the City of Auburn
for the year 2023 are authorized in the amount of $24,110,666. Not including the
addition of new construction and improvements to property, any increases related
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Ordinance No. 6880
November 3, 2022
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to the value of state assessed property, and any refund levies available, the regular
property tax levy for 2023 collection represents an increase from regular property
taxes levied for collection in 2022 of $238,719 which is a 1.0% increase in revenue
from the previous year.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared
to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, 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.
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Ordinance No. 6880
November 3, 2022
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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:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the October 10, 2022 and October 24, 2022 Study
Session Meeting
Date:
November 1, 2022
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
10-10-2022 Minutes
10-24-2022 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Study Session Community
Wellness Special Focus Area
October 10, 2022 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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I.CALL TO ORDER
II.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Kendra Comeau, Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of
Human Resources & Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of
Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Innovation and Technology
David Travis, Financial Planning Manager Frank Downard, Chief Equity
Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Community Services Manager Joy
Scott, Right-of-Way Specialist Amber Olds, Communications Manager
Jonathan Glover, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy
City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
III.AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Ordinance No.6883 - Utility Rate Amendment (Thomas) (60 Minutes)
FCS Utility Rate Study Presentation
Manager Downard introduced Project Manager Tacia from the FCS
Group. She provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6883
including an overview of the rate setting process, revenue requirements,
key assumptions, financial policies, water revenue requirements, sewer
revenue requirements, and stormwater revenue requirements.
Council discussed cost of infrastructure, the Clean Water Plan, rate
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increases, and water debt service.
B.Ordinance No. 6887 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance granting Sprint Communications Company, L.P. a Delaware Corporation,
a franchise for telecommunications
Specialist Olds provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No. 6887
granting Sprint Communications Company a franchise for
telecommunications.
IV.COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Human Services Funding Overview 2023/2024 Grant Funding (Tate) (30 Minutes)
Overview of the 2023/2024 Human Services Grant Funding Application and Review
Process
Councilmember Mulenga Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Manager Scott provided Council with an overview of the 2023-2024
Human Services Funding Update including the General Fund vs. the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), application review
timeline, funding, history of the Human Services Committee, priority areas,
outreach, technical assistance and support, applications received, review
process, 2023-2024 planned expenditures, and needs assessment.
Council discussed demographics statistics, funding, report cards, and
priority areas.
V.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of November, 2022.
____________________________ _______________________________
JAMES JEYARAJ, DEPUTY MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
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at the City Clerk's Office.
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City Council Study Session Finance,
Technology and Economic Development
Special Focus Area
October 24, 2022 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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I.CALL TO ORDER
II.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, and Chris Stearns.
Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: City Attorney
Kendra Comeau, Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Director of
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Human Resources &
Risk Management Candis Martinson, Director of Community Development
Jeff Tate, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Director of Innovation
and Technology David Travis, Financial Planning Manager Frank
Downard, Chief Equity Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Network Analyst
Eric Dusoleil, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
III.AGENDA MODIFICATION
Ordinance No. 6883 was moved to the first item on the agenda due to an
outside presenter.
IV.AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Pay Equity Audit (Martinson) (15 Minutes)
Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) Fall 2022 Presentation
Director Martinson provided Council with an overview of the Equal Pay and
Opportunities Act including number of full-time City employees,
representative groups, overview of Human Resources programs and
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services, employee rights, job applicant rights, consultation process, equal
career advancement opportunities, open wage discussions, and retaliation
protections.
Council discussed criteria, pay scales, market analysis, metrics, and
benefits.
B.Resolution No. 5688 (Tate) (15 Minutes)
A Resolution adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the consolidated plan years 2020-2024
Manager Scott provided Council with an overview of the Community
Development Block Grant 2023 Annual Action Plan including background,
administrative requirements, eligible activities, projects, goals, timeline,
and next steps.
Council discussed allocation criteria, and the administrative cap.
V.FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Ordinance No. 6883 - Utility Rate Amendment Presentation (Thomas) (30 Minutes)
Review the work performed by FCS Group and summarize their findings
Councilmember Baggett Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Manager Downard introduced Sergey Tarasov from FCS Group who
provided Council with a Cost of Service Analysis Update including
background, revenue requirements, bill comparisons, rate setting process,
cost of service process, cost of service classifications, results for water,
sewer and stormwater and next steps.
B.Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of
Auburn, Washington
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of the Preliminary
2023-2024 Biennial Budget including budget calendar, general fund
expenditures, summary of new programs, major revenue, property tax,
2023 estimated levy, capital projects, reserve policy, and next steps.
Council discussed assessed valuation increase and proprietary funds.
C.Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for
collection in 2023 for general City operational purposes in the amount of $24,110,666
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6880 which establishes the levy for regular property taxes by the City for
collection in 2023.
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D.Ordinance No. 6882 (Thomas) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance increasing the rate of tax on water, storm drainage, sewer, and
garbage/solid waste utilities in the City, amending Sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 of
the Auburn City Code
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6882 which increases the rate of tax on water, storm drainage, sewer and
garbage/solid waste utilities, amending sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 of
the Auburn City Code.
E.Ordinance No. 6888 (Thomas) (5 Minutes)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget
Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of Ordinance No.
6888 which adopts the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of November, 2022.
____________________________ _______________________________
JAMES JEYARAJ, DEPUTY MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the October 17, 2022 City Council Meeting
Date:
November 1, 2022
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
10-17-2022 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Meeting
October 17, 2022 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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I.CALL TO ORDER
II.LAND ACKNOWLEGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
III.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A.Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett,
Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Kate Baldwin was excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: Senior City
Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Real Estate Manager Josh Arndt, Airport
Manager Tim Mensonides, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman, Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob
Sweeting, Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Chief
Equity Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Development Services Manager
Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Community Services
Manager Joy Scott, Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
V.ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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VI.APPOINTMENTS
A.Junior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of Emily Helms to the Auburn Junior City
Council for a two year term to expire December 31, 2023
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
appoint Emily Helms to the Auburn Junior City Council for a two year term
to expire on December 31, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B.Parks & Recreation Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Matt Jennings to the Parks & Recreation
Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2024
Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to appoint Matt Jennings to the Parks & Recreation Board for a
three year term to expire on December 31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VII.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VIII.CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A.Public Hearings
1.Public Hearing for Sprint Communications Company, L.P.
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003
A Public Hearing to consider Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003 for Sprint
Communications Company, L.P.
No one came forward to speak.
2.Public Hearing for the 2023 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan
A Public Hearing for the City of Auburn’s Community Development Block Grant
2023 Annual Action Plan
No one came forward to speak.
B.Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
No one came forward to speak.
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C.Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
IX.COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett)
Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Baldwin have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their
approval.
X.CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A.Minutes of the September 20, 2022 and September 27, 2022
Special City Council Meetings
B.Minutes of the October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting
C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated October 17, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469732
through 469902, in the amount of $4,504,369.72 and three wire transfers in the amount
of $707,295.53
D.Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539421 through 539428 in the amount of $73,958.22,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,467,575.75 for a grand total of
$2,541,533.97 for the period covering September 29, 2022 to October 12, 2022
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII.NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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XIII.RESOLUTIONS
A.Resolution No. 5683 (Comeau/Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Lease Agreement with S50 Hangars,
LLC at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5683.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B.Resolution No. 5684 (Backus)
A Resolution ratifying the rescission of Emergency Proclamation 2020-02 related to
COVID-19
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5684.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XIV.MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORT 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
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Auburn Tower Open
House for Health Point and will be attending the King County Regional
Transit Committee Meeting.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the King County Best
Start with Kids Children Youth Board, the Auburn Tower Open House for
Health Point, National League Human Development Board, and the
Mariners Rally outside City Hall, and the Ribbon Cutting Event at Legacy
Plaza.
B.From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended an Eagle Scout Chord of Honor
event, and met with Senator Salomon and Mullet regarding the Blake
Decision.
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XV.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of November, 2022.
____________________________ ____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
October 12, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated November 7, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 469903
through 470124, in the amount of $3,091,532.78 and five wire transfers in the amount of
$857,824.46
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
October 12, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539429 through 539434 in the amount of $562,121.08, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,357,601.98 for a grand total of $2,919,723.06 for
the period covering October 13, 2022 to November 2, 2022.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP2118 (Gaub)
Date:
November 2, 2022
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve an increase of $12,200.00 in the total maximum authorized contract amount for
Public Works Contract No. 22-12; Construction of Project No. CP2118, North Airport
Stormwater Improvements Phase 2.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 3.10 specifies the total maximum authorized contract
amount for public work contracts based on contract value. The maximum authorized contract
amount includes the original contract amount plus an authorized contingency. The code allows
for administrative approval of change order work within the authorized contingency amount. If
additional contingency exists within the overall project budget, the code also allows the City
Council to increase the total maximum authorized contract amount, which is an increase to the
authorized contingency available for administrative approval.
This North Airport Stormwater Improvements Phase 2 project eliminated an existing surface
storm drainage pond at the Auburn Municipal Airport. Removing this pond eliminated the
existing bird netting and vegetation management issues for this pond. Construction began in
August 2022 and was complete in October 2022.
This requested increase in the maximum authorized contract amount will use available overall
project contingency to provide for items of work that were not part of the original contract as
follows:
The contractor constructed a larger diameter storm drainage force main than originally
planned. To eliminate the storm pond it was necessary to extend the existing storm
drainage force main. City records indicated that the existing force main was 12-inches
in diameter. However once construction began the contractor discovered the existing
pipe was actually 24-inches in diameter and therefore it was necessary to upsize the
new force main extension to match the existing 24-inch diameter pipe.
To fund these changes, an increase in the total authorized contract amount of $12,200.00 will
be required, which is available within the existing overall project budget. After the allocation of
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this additional construction contract contingency, the remaining project budget contingency is
as follows:
A project budget contingency of $500,780.00 remains in the 462 storm drainage fund.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:CA.E
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Vicinity Map Printed On: 10/31/2022
Map created by City of Auburn eGIS
Information shown is for general reference
purposes only and does not necessarily
represent exact geographic or cartographic
data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes nowarranty as to its accuracy.
1:14684015003000
ft
WGS84 Web Mercator (Auxiliary Sphere)
Project Location
VICINITY MAP
CP2118, North Airport Stormwater Improvements Phase 2
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6887 (Gaub)
Date:
September 30, 2022
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6887
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6887.
Background for Motion:
This Ordinance allows Sprint Communications Company, L.P. to continue to operate their
existing fiber optic telecommunications facilities located in the public way under a new
franchise Agreement as their current agreement is in a month to month status. Sprint does
not currently serve any customers inside of the city limits from the existing facilities.
Background Summary:
Section 20.02.040 of the Auburn City Code requires a franchise for any telecommunications
carrier or operator to use public ways of the City and to provide telecommunications services
to any person or areas inside or outside of the City.
Sprint Communications Company, L.P. has applied for a new franchise agreement to
continue to operate their existing fiber optic telecommunications facilities located in the public
way in 6 east/west road crossings through the Union Pacific Rail Road property that runs
north/south through the City as their current agreement is in a month to month status. Sprint
does not currently serve any customers inside of the city limits from the existing facilities.
The proposed agreement is consistent with the City’s standard franchise agreement language
and requires that any repairs, upgrades and improvements to the existing facilities are
permitted and managed through the City’s permitting processes. The proposed agreement
would be valid for a term of 5 years.
A staff presentation was given at the October 10, 2022 Study Session discussing Draft
Ordinance No. 6887. A Public Hearing to consider this application and hear public comment
was held before the City Council on October 17, 2022, in accordance with Auburn City Code
20.04.040.
Ordinance No. 6887 authorizes Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003 with Sprint
Communications Company, L.P. subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the
Ordinance.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6887
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0003
August 29, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6887
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO
SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. A
DELAWARE CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
WHEREAS, Sprint Communications Company, L.P (“Franchisee”) has
applied to the City of Auburn (“City”) for a non-exclusive Franchise for the right of
entry, use, and occupation of certain public ways within the City, expressly to
install, construct, erect, operate, maintain, repair, relocate and remove its facilities
in, on, over, under, along and/or across those public ways; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Council held a public hearing
on Franchisee’s request for a Franchise; and
WHEREAS, based on the information presented at such public hearing, and
from facts and circumstances developed or discovered through independent study
and investigation, the City Council now deems it appropriate and in the best
interest of the City and its inhabitants to grant the franchise to Franchisee.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Grant of Right to Use Franchise Area
A. Subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, the City
grants to the Franchisee general permission to enter, use, and occupy the
Franchise Area specified in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference. Franchisee may locate the Franchisee’s Facilities within the Franchise
Area subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
B. The Franchisee is authorized to install, remove, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, relocate, upgrade, replace, restore, and repair Franchisee’s
Facilities to provide Franchisee’s Services in the Franchise Area.
C. This Franchise does not authorize the use of the Franchise Area for
any facilities or services other than Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services,
and it extends no rights or privilege relative to any facilities or services of any type,
including Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services, on public or private
property elsewhere within the City.
D. This Franchise is non-exclusive and does not prohibit the City from
entering into other agreements, including Franchises, impacting the Franchise
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Area, for any purpose that does not interfere with Franchisee’s rights under this
Franchise.
E. Except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement, this Franchise does
not waive any rights that the City has or may acquire with respect to the Franchise
Area or any other City roads, public ways, or property. This Franchise will be
subject to the power of eminent domain, and in any proceeding under eminent
domain, the Franchisee acknowledges its use of the Franchise Area shall have no
value.
F. The City reserves the right to change, regrade, relocate, abandon, or
vacate any public way within the Franchise Area. If, at any time during the term of
this Franchise, the City vacates any portion of the Franchise Area containing
Franchisee Facilities, the City shall reserve an easement for public utilities within
that vacated portion, pursuant to Chapter 35.79.030 RCW, within which the
Franchisee may continue to operate any existing Franchisee Facilities under the
terms of this Franchise for the remaining period set forth under Section 4.
G. The Franchisee agrees that its use of Franchise Area shall at all
times be subordinated to and subject to the City and the public’s need for municipal
infrastructure, travel, and access to the Franchise Area, except as may be
otherwise required by law.
Section 2. Definitions
For the purpose of this agreement and enforcement thereof, definitions of words
and phrases shall be in accordance with Auburn City Code 20.02.020. In addition,
the following definitions apply:
A. “ACC” means the Auburn City Code.
B. “Franchise Area” means the public ways as specified in Exhibit “A”.
Franchise Area does not include private property located outside of the public way
which the Franchisee may utilize, lease, or otherwise use for placement of
Franchisee Facilities with authorization or other permissions from third parties, and
including any necessary permits from any regulatory authority.
C. “Franchisee’s Facilities” means fiber optic and broadband
communications services constructed and operated within the Franchise Area
including all cables, wires, conduits, ducts, pedestals, and any associated
converter equipment or other items necessary for Telecommunications Services
as defined in Chapter 35.99.010(7) RCW, that are located in the Franchise Area.
Franchisee’s Facilities do not include facilities used to provide wireless services,
including antennas or other equipment, appliances, attachments and
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appurtenances associated with wireless telecommunications facilities.
Franchisee’s facilities do not include small wireless facilities, microcell, minor
facility, or small cell facilities, as defined in Chapter 80.36.375 RCW. Franchisee’s
facilities do not include any facilities that are not located within the Franchise Area
or that are covered under a separate Franchise Agreement or agreement.
D. “Franchisee’s Services” means any telecommunications service,
telecommunications capacity, or dark fiber, provided by the Franchisee using
Franchisee’s Facilities in the Franchise Area, including, but not limited to, the
transmission of voice, data or other electronic information, or other subsequently
developed technology that carries a signal over fiber optic cable. Franchisee’s
Services will also include non-switched, dedicated and private line, high capacity
fiber optic transmission services to firms, businesses or institutions within the
Franchise Area and other lawful services not prohibited by this Ordinance
However, Franchisee’s Services will not include the provision of “cable services”,
as defined by 47 U.S.C. §522, as amended, for which a separate franchise would
be required.
Section 3. Notice
A. Written notices to the parties shall be sent by a nationally recognized
overnight courier or by certified mail to the following addresses, unless a different
address is designated in writing and delivered to the other party. Any such notice
shall become effective upon receipt by certified mail, confirmed delivery by
overnight courier.
City: Right-of-Way Specialist,
Public Works Department - Transportation
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Telephone: (253) 931-3010;
with a copy to: City Clerk
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Franchisee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
Mailstop: KSOPHT0101-Z2040
6220 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66251-2650
Attn: Manager, Wireline Real Estate
Telephone: 913-315-3229
Email: ROWRenewals@t-mobile.com
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With a Copy to: Sprint Communications Company L.P. c/o T-Mobile
Attn: Managing Attorney, Real Estate
12920 SE 38th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98006
B. Any changes to the above-stated Franchisee information shall be
sent to the City’s Right-of-Way Specialist, Public Works Department –
Transportation Division, with copies to the City Clerk, referencing the title of this
Agreement.
C. The above-stated Franchisee voice telephone numbers shall be
staffed at least during normal business hours, Pacific time zone. The City may
contact Franchisee at the following number for emergency needs: 800-877-6627,
Option 1, provided, however, that the use of such phone number shall not
constitute notice pursuant to the term of this Agreement.
Section 4. Term of Agreement
A. This Franchise shall run for a period of five (5) years, from the date
of Franchise Acceptance as described in Section 5 of this Agreement. Franchisee
may apply for renewal of this Franchise for one additional five year term by filing a
complete application not less than 180 days before expiration of this Franchise
following the process specified under ACC 20.04 as it now exists or is amended.
B. Automatic Extension. If the Franchisee fails to formally apply for a
new franchise agreement prior to the expiration of this Franchise’s term or any
extension thereof, this Franchise automatically continues month to month until a
new franchise agreement is applied for and approved under the then current
process or until either party gives written notice at least one hundred and eighty
(180) days in advance of intent to cancel this Franchise.
C. Notwithstanding the above provisions, Franchisee may terminate
this Franchise at any time with 180 days’ written notice. Such termination requires
removal of Franchisee’s Facilities under ACC 20.02.220.
Section 5. Acceptance of Franchise
A. This Franchise will not become effective until Franchisee files with
the City Clerk (1) the Statement of Acceptance (Exhibit “B”), (2) all verifications of
insurance coverage specified under Section 16, (3) the financial security specified
in Section 17, and (4) payment of any outstanding application fees required in the
City Fee Schedule. These four items will collectively be the “Franchise
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Acceptance”. The date that such Franchise Acceptance is filed with the City Clerk
will be the effective date of this Franchise.
B. If the Franchisee fails to file the Franchise Acceptance with the City
Clerk within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the ordinance approving the
Franchise as described in Section 28 of this Agreement, the City’s grant of the
Franchise will be null and void.
Section 6. Construction and Maintenance
A. The Franchisee shall apply for, obtain, and comply with the terms of
all permits required under applicable law for any work done within the City.
Franchisee will comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes, rules,
regulations, and orders in undertaking such work.
B. Franchisee agrees to coordinate its activities with the City and all
other utilities located within the public way within which Franchisee is undertaking
its activity.
C. The City expressly reserves the right to prescribe how and where
Franchisee’s Facilities will be installed within the public way and may require the
removal, relocation and/or replacement thereof in the public interest and safety at
the expense of the Franchisee as provided for in Chapter 35.99 RCW.
D. Before beginning any work within the public way, the Franchisee will
comply with the One Number Locator provisions of Chapter 19.122 RCW to identify
existing utility infrastructure.
E. Tree Trimming. Upon prior written approval of the City the
Franchisee shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets,
public ways and places in the Franchise Area so as to prevent the branches of
such trees from coming in physical contact with the Franchisee’s Facilities.
Franchisee shall be responsible for debris removal from such activities. If such
debris is not removed within 24 hours, the City may, at its sole discretion, remove
such debris and charge the Franchisee for the cost thereof. This section does not,
in any instance, grant automatic authority to clear vegetation for purposes of
providing a clear path for radio signals. Any such general vegetation clearing will
require other permits as necessary from the city.
Section 7. Trench Repair for Street Restorations.
A. At any time during the term of this Franchise, if a Franchisee Facility
or trench within the Franchise Area causes a street to crack, settle, or otherwise
fail, the City will notify Franchisee of the deficiency and Franchisee agrees to
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restore the deficiency and repair the damage within thirty (30) days of written notice
by the City.
B. For purposes of the Section, “street” shall mean all City owned
improvements within a public way, including, but is not limited to, the following:
pavement, sidewalks, curbing, above and below-ground utility facilities, and traffic
control devices.
Section 8. Repair and Emergency Work
In the event of an emergency, the Franchisee may commence repair and
emergency response work as required under the circumstances. The Franchisee
will notify the City telephonically during normal business hours (at 253-931-3010)
and during non-business hours (at 253-876-1985) as promptly as possible, before
such repair or emergency work commences, and in writing as soon thereafter as
possible. Such notification shall include the Franchisee’s emergency contact
phone number for corresponding response activity. The City may commence
emergency response work, at any time, without prior written notice to the
Franchisee, but will notify the Franchisee in writing as promptly as possible under
the circumstances. Franchisee will reimburse the City for the City’s actual cost of
performing emergency response work to the extent such emergency response
work is required as a direct result of Franchisee’s Facilities. Franchisee will
reimburse the City for Franchisee’s proportionate share of any direct and non-
direct emergency response cost incurred by the City where the Franchisee’s
Facilities are determined by the City to be a contributing factor to such emergency
response work.
Section 9. Damages to City and Third-Party Property
Franchisee agrees that if any of its actions, or the actions of any person,
agent, or contractor acting on behalf of the Franchisee under this Franchise
impairs or damages any City property, survey monument, or property owned by a
third-party, Franchisee will restore, at its own cost and expense, the property to a
safe condition. Upon returning the property to a safe condition, the property shall
then be returned to the condition it was in immediately prior to being damaged (if
the safe condition of the property is not the same as that which existed prior to
damage). All repair work shall be performed and completed to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
Section 10. Location Preference
A. Any structure, equipment, appurtenance or tangible property of a
utility or other franchisee, other than the Franchisee’s, which was installed,
constructed, completed or in place prior in time to Franchisee’s application for a
permit to construct or repair Franchisee’s Facilities under this Franchise shall have
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preference as to positioning and location with respect to the Franchisee’s Facilities.
However, to the extent that the Franchisee’s Facilities are completed and installed
before another utility or other franchisee’s submittal of a permit for new or
additional structures, equipment, appurtenances or tangible property, then the
Franchisee’s Facilities will have priority. These rules governing preference shall
continue when relocating or changing the grade of any City road or public way. A
relocating utility or franchisee will not cause the relocation of another utility or
franchisee that otherwise would not require relocation. This Section will not apply
to any City facilities or utilities that may in the future require the relocation of
Franchisee’s Facilities. Such relocations will be governed by Section 11 and
Chapter 35.99 RCW.
B. Franchisee will maintain a minimum underground horizontal
separation of five (5) feet from City water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities
and ten (10) feet from above-ground City water facilities; provided, that for
development of new areas, the City, in consultation with Franchisee and other
utility purveyors or authorized users of the public way, will develop guidelines and
procedures for determining specific utility locations.
Section 11. Relocation of Franchisee Facilities
A. Except as otherwise so required by law, Franchisee agrees to
relocate, remove, or reroute Franchisee’s Facilities as ordered by the City
Engineer at no expense or liability to the City, except as may be required by
Chapter 35.99 RCW. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15, Franchisee agrees
to protect and save harmless the City from any customer or third-party claims for
service interruption or other losses in connection with any such change, relocation,
abandonment, or vacation of the public way.
B. If a readjustment or relocation of the Franchisee Facilities is
necessitated by a request from a party other than the City, that party shall pay the
Franchisee the actual costs associated with such relocation.
Section 12. Abandonment and or Removal of Franchisee Facilities
A. Within one hundred and eighty days (180) of Franchisee’s
permanent cessation of use of the Franchisee’s Facilities, the Franchisee will, at
the City’s discretion, either abandon in place or remove the affected facilities.
B. Franchisee may ask the City in writing to abandon, in whole or in
part, all or any part of the Franchisee’s Facilities. Any plan for abandonment of
Franchisee Facilities must be approved in writing by the City.
C. The parties expressly agree that this Section will survive the
expiration, revocation or termination of this Franchise.
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Section 13. Undergrounding
A. The parties agree that this Franchise does not limit the City’s
authority under federal law, state law, or local ordinance, to require the
undergrounding of utilities.
B. Whenever the City requires the undergrounding of aerial utilities in
the Franchise Area, the Franchisee will underground the Franchisee’s Facilities in
the manner specified by the City Engineer at no expense or liability to the City,
except as may be required by Chapter 35.99 RCW. Where other utilities are
present and involved in the undergrounding project, Franchisee will only be
required to pay its fair share of common costs borne by all utilities, in addition to
the costs specifically attributable to the undergrounding of Franchisee’s Facilities.
Common costs will include necessary costs for common trenching and utility
vaults. Fair share will be determined in comparison to the total number and size
of all other utility facilities being undergrounded.
Section 14. Franchisee Information
A. Franchisee agrees to supply, at no cost to the City, any information
reasonably requested by the City to coordinate municipal functions with
Franchisee’s activities and fulfill any municipal obligations under state law. Said
information will include, at a minimum, as-built drawings of Franchisee’s Facilities,
installation inventory, and maps and plans showing the location of existing or
planned facilities within the City. Said information may be requested either in hard
copy or electronic format, compatible with the City’s data base system, including
the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) data base. Franchisee will keep
the City informed of its long-range plans for coordination with the City’s long-range
plans.
B. The parties understand that Chapter 42.56 RCW and other
applicable law may require public disclosure of information given to the City.
Section 15. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
A. Franchisee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage
to property, which arises out of Franchisee’s acts, errors or omissions, or from any
activity, work or thing done, permitted, or suffered by Franchisee arising from or in
connection with this Franchise Agreement, except to the extent those claims, suits,
action, liabilities, losses or damages are caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the City.
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However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement
is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out
of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of the Franchisee and the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers, the Franchisee’s liability hereunder shall be only to the
extent of the Franchisee’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Franchisee’s
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the
purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the
parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
B. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability arising
out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee’s Facilities
caused by maintenance and/or construction work performed by, or on behalf of,
the City within the Franchise Area or any other City road, public way, or other
property, except to the extent any such damage or loss is directly caused by the
negligence of the City, or its agent performing such work.
C. The Franchisee acknowledges that neither the City nor any other
public agency with responsibility for firefighting, emergency rescue, public safety
or similar duties within the City has the capability to provide trench, close trench or
confined space rescue. The Franchisee, and its agents, assigns, successors, or
contractors, will make such arrangements as Franchisee deems fit for the provision
of such services. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability
arising out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee for the
City’s failure or inability to provide such services, and, pursuant to the terms of
Section 15(A), the Franchisee will indemnify the City against any and all third-party
costs, claims, injuries, damages, losses, suits, or liabilities based on the City’s
failure or inability to provide such services.
Section 16. Insurance
A. The Franchisee shall procure and maintain for the duration of this
Agreement and as long as Franchisee has Facilities in the rights-of-way, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the Agreement and use of the public way.
B. No Limitation. The Franchisee’s maintenance of insurance as
required by this Agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Franchisee to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the
City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
C. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The Franchisee shall obtain
insurance of the types and coverage described below:
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1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as
broad as ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from
premises, operations, stop gap liability, products-completed operations,
personal injury and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an
insured contract. There shall be no exclusion for liability arising from
explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The City shall be
named as a Certificate Holder and included as an additional insured under
the Franchisee’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect
this Franchise Agreement using ISO endorsement CG 20 12 05 09 if the
franchise agreement is considered a master permit as defined by RCW
35.99.010, or CG 20 26 07 04 if it is not, or substitute endorsement providing
at least as broad coverage.
2. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-
owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01.
3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be in effect
throughout the entire Franchise Agreement covering losses caused by
pollution conditions that arise from the operations of the Franchisee.
Contractors Pollution Liability shall cover bodily injury, property damage,
cleanup costs and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the
investigation, defense, or settlement of claims.
4. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be excess over
and at least as broad in coverage as the Franchisee’s Commercial General
Liability and Automobile Liability insurance. The City shall be included as
an additional insured on the Franchisee’s Excess or Umbrella Liability
insurance policy.
D. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. The Franchisee shall maintain the
following insurance limits:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with
limits no less than $5,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general
aggregate.
2. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $5,000,000 per
accident.
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3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be written in an
amount of at least $2,000,000 per loss, with an annual aggregate of at least
$2,000,000.
4. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington and employer’s liability
insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be written with
limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate.
The Excess or Umbrella Liability requirement and limits may be satisfied
instead through Franchisee’s Commercial General Liability and Automobile
Liability insurance, or any combination thereof that achieves the overall
required limits.
E. Other Insurance Provisions. Franchisee’s Commercial General
Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess or Umbrella Liability, Contractors Pollution
Liability insurance policy or policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that
they shall be primary insurance for all alleged and actual negligence and
intentional acts arising out of Franchisee operations as respect to the City. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City
shall be excess of the Franchisee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with
a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
G. Subcontractors and Independent Contractors. The Franchisee shall
cause each and every subcontractor and independent contractor to provide
insurance coverage that complies with all applicable requirements of the
Franchisee-provided insurance as set forth herein, including limits no less than
what is required of Franchisee under this Agreement. The Franchisee shall ensure
that the City is a named certificate holder and included as an additional insured on
each and every subcontractor’s and independent contractor’s Commercial General
liability insurance policy using an endorsement as least as broad as ISO CG 20
26.
H. Verification of Coverage. The Franchisee shall furnish the City with
original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not
necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the
insurance requirements of this Agreement. Upon request by the City, the
Franchisee shall furnish evidence of all subcontractors’ and independent
contractors’ coverage.
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I. Notice of Cancellation. Franchisee shall provide the City with written
notice of any policy cancellation within two business days of their receipt of such
notice.
J. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Franchisee
to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of
Agreement, upon which the City may, after giving five business days’ notice to the
Franchisee to correct the breach, terminate the Agreement or, at its discretion,
procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection
therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to the City on demand.
K. Franchisee – Self-Insurance. Franchisee will have the right to self-
insure any or all of the above-required insurance. Any such self-insurance is
subject to approval by the City. If the Franchisee is self-insured or becomes self-
insured during the term of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee or its affiliated
parent entity shall comply with the following: (i) provide the City, upon request, a
copy of Franchisee’s or its parent company’s most recent audited financial
statements, if such financial statements are not otherwise publicly available; (ii)
Franchisee or its parent company is responsible for all payments within the self-
insured retention; and (iii) Franchisee assumes all defense and indemnity
obligations as outlined in Section 15.
Section 17. Financial Security
The Franchisee will provide the City with a financial security in the amount
of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a performance bond running
for, or renewable for, the term of this Franchise, in a form and substance
acceptable to the City. If Franchisee fails to substantially comply with any one or
more of the provisions of this Franchise, beyond all applicable notice and cure
periods, the City may recover jointly and severally from the principal and any surety
of that financial security any damages suffered by the City as a result Franchisee’s
failure to comply, including but not limited to staff time, material and equipment
costs, compensation or indemnification of third parties, and the cost of removal or
abandonment of facilities Prior to City accessing the Performance Bond, it shall
first give Franchisee written notice of its intention to do so and with that notice shall
provide to Franchisee written documentation of the loss, damage or expense for
which the City seeks compensation from the Performance Bond. Such notice and
documentation shall be provided by City as soon as practicable as determined by
the City, after the date of the occurrence which gives rise to City's claimed loss,
damage or expense. Franchisee specifically agrees that its failure to comply with
the terms of Section 20 will constitute damage to the City in the monetary amount
set forth in that section. Any financial security will not be construed to limit the
Franchisee’s liability to the security amount, or otherwise limit the City’s recourse
to any remedy to which the City is otherwise entitled at law or in equity.
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Section 18. Successors and Assignees
A. All the provisions, conditions, regulations and requirements
contained in this Franchise are binding upon the successors, assigns of, and
independent contractors of the Franchisee, and all rights and privileges, as well as
all obligations and liabilities of the Franchisee will inure to its successors,
assignees and contractors equally as if they were specifically mentioned herein
wherever the Franchisee is mentioned.
B. This Franchise will not be leased, assigned or otherwise alienated
without the express prior consent of the City by ordinance.
C. Franchisee and any proposed assignee or transferee will provide
and certify the following to the City not less than ninety (90) days prior to the
proposed date of transfer: (a) Complete information setting forth the nature, term
and conditions of the proposed assignment or transfer; (b) All information required
by the City of an applicant for a Franchise with respect to the proposed assignee
or transferee; and, (c) An application fee in the amount established by the City’s
fee schedule, plus any other costs actually and reasonably incurred by the City in
processing, and investigating the proposed assignment or transfer.
D. Before the City’s consideration of a request by Franchisee to consent
to a Franchise assignment or transfer, the proposed Assignee or Transferee will
file with the City a written promise to unconditionally accept all terms of the
Franchise, effective upon such transfer or assignment of the Franchise. The City
is under no obligation to undertake any investigation of the transferor’s state of
compliance and failure of the City to insist on full compliance before transfer does
not waive any right to insist on full compliance thereafter.
Section 19. Dispute Resolution
A. In the event of a dispute between the City and the Franchisee arising
by reason of this Agreement, the dispute will first be referred to the operational
officers or representatives designated by City and Franchisee to have oversight
over the administration of this Agreement. The officers or representatives will meet
within thirty (30) calendar days of either party's request for a meeting, whichever
request is first, and the parties will make a good faith effort to achieve a resolution
of the dispute.
B. If the parties fail to achieve a resolution of the dispute in this manner,
either party may then pursue any available judicial remedies. This Franchise will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. If any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is instituted to enforce any
term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree that venue
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will be exclusively in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such
action will be entitled to its attorneys’ fees and costs.
Section 20. Enforcement and Remedies
A. If the Franchisee willfully violates, or fails to comply with any of the
provisions of this Franchise through willful or unreasonable negligence, or fails to
comply with any notice given to Franchisee under the provisions of this agreement,
the City may, at its discretion, provide Franchisee with written notice to cure the
breach within thirty (30) days of notification. If the City determines the breach
cannot be cured within thirty days, the City may specify a longer cure period, and
condition the extension of time on Franchisee’s submittal of a plan to cure the
breach within the specified period, commencement of work within the original thirty
day cure period, and diligent prosecution of the work to completion. If the breach
is not cured within the specified time, or the Franchisee does not comply with the
specified conditions, the City may, at its discretion, either (1) revoke the Franchise
with no further notification, or (2) claim damages of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) per day against the financial security set forth in Section 17 for every
day after the expiration of the cure period that the breach is not cured.
B. If the City determines that Franchisee is acting beyond the scope of
permission granted in this Franchise for Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee
Services, the City reserves the right to cancel this Franchise and require the
Franchisee to apply for, obtain, and comply with all applicable City permits,
franchises, or other City permissions for such actions, and if the Franchisee’s
actions are not allowed under applicable federal and state or City laws, to compel
Franchisee to cease those actions.
Section 21. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
A. This Franchise is subject to, and the Franchisee will comply with all
applicable federal and state or City laws, regulations and policies (including all
applicable elements of the City's comprehensive plan), in conformance with federal
laws and regulations, affecting performance under this Franchise. The Franchisee
will be subject to the police power of the City to adopt and enforce general
ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the general public in
relation to the rights granted in the Franchise Area.
B. The City reserves the right at any time to amend this Franchise to
conform to any federal or state statute or regulation relating to the public health,
safety, and welfare, or relating to roadway regulation, or a City Ordinance enacted
pursuant to such federal or state statute or regulation enacted, amended, or
adopted after the effective date of this Franchise if it provides Franchisee with thirty
(30) days written notice of its action setting forth the full text of the amendment and
identifying the statute, regulation, or ordinance requiring the amendment. The
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amendment will become automatically effective on expiration of the notice period
unless, before expiration of that period, the Franchisee makes a written call for
negotiations over the terms of the amendment. If the parties do not reach
agreement as to the terms of the amendment within thirty (30) days of the call for
negotiations, the City may enact the proposed amendment, by incorporating the
Franchisee’s concerns to the maximum extent the City deems possible.
C. The City may terminate this Franchise upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the Franchisee, if the Franchisee fails to comply with such amendment or
modification.
Section 22. License, Tax and Other Charges
This Franchise will not exempt the Franchisee from any future license, tax,
or charge which the City may adopt under authority granted to it under state or
federal law for revenue or as reimbursement for use and occupancy of the
Franchise Area.
Section 23. Consequential Damages Limitation
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event will
either party be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance,
consequential or similar damages.
Section 24. Severability
If any portion of this Franchise is deemed invalid, the remainder portions
will remain in effect.
Section 25. Titles
The section titles used are for reference only and should not be used for the
purpose of interpreting this Franchise.
Section 26. Implementation.
The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures
necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation.
Section 27. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, as subject to the appropriate city, state, and federal laws,
codes, and regulations, and the attachments hereto represent the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter and it supersedes all prior oral negotiations between the parties. All
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previous agreements between the parties pertaining to Franchisee's operation of
Franchisee’s Facilities are hereby superseded.
Section 28. 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, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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EXHIBIT “A”
FRANCHISE AREA
Sprint fiber optic cable is located in the Union Pacific Railroad Road property that
runs north/south through the City and occupies Five Hundred and Forty-Two
(542) +/- linear feet of City public way through six east/west road crossings
pursuant to City of Auburn, WA Public Works Department ROW Use Permit No.
87-02 issued September 15, 1987. The specific crossing locations that make up
the Franchise Area are adjacent to the Union Pacific Rail line and are as follows:
1. Crossing at S 277th Street, 80 feet 4 inches.
2. Crossing S 285th Street (aka 44th Street NW), 110 feet 4 inches.
3. Crossing 37th Street NW, 90 feet 4 inches.
4. Crossing 29th Street NW, 30 feet.
5. Crossing West Main Street, 90 feet 4 inches.
6. Crossing 15th Street SW, 140 feet 4 inches.
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EXHIBIT “B”
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
Sprint Communications Company L.P., for itself, its successors and
assigns, hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by all lawful terms, conditions
and provisions of the Franchise attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Franchisee Name: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
Address: 6200 Sprint Parkway; KSOPHD1010-Z2040
City, State, Zip: Overland Park, Kansas 66251
By: Date:
Name: Mike Simpson
Title: SVP and Chief Procurement Officer
STATE OF _______________)
)ss.
COUNTY OF _____________ )
On this ____ day of _______________, 2022, before me the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for the State of __________, duly commissioned and sworn,
personally appeared, __________________ of _________, the company that
executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said
instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said company, for the uses
and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she is authorized to
execute said instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal
on the date hereinabove set forth.
Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
___________, residing at
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5687 (Tate)
Date:
November 1, 2022
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 5687
2. Attachment A: SKHHP Resolution detailing
2023 Workplan and Budget
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5687.
Background for Motion:
The 2023 SKHHP work plan and budget is consistent with the Interlocal Agreement between
Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton,
Tukwila, and King County.
The 2023 SKHHP work plan and budget operationalizes the agreed upon priorities by the SKHHP
Executive Board to implement the Interlocal Agreement by acting cooperatively to formulate
housing policies and strategies that address housing stability, foster efforts to preserve and
provide affordable housing by combining public funding and private-sector resources, and support
implementation of other local policies and programs relating to affordable housing.
Background Summary:
The South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) was established through an
interlocal agreement to work together and share resources to increase the available options
for South King County residents to access affordable housing and preserve the existing
affordable housing stock. In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement, the annual SKHHP
work plan and budget must be approved by the legislative body of each member jurisdiction
in addition to the SKHHP Executive Board. Each SKHHP jurisdiction had an opportunity to
review and provide feedback on the work plan and budget prior to Executive Board adoption.
The draft 2023 SKHHP work plan and budget were reviewed with Council at the June 13,
2022 Study Session. The feedback from member jurisdictions was incorporated into the
2023 SKHHP work plan and budget adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board on August 19,
2022 (see attachment to proposed resolution).
The SKHHP 2023 work plan and budget operationalizes SKHHP’s mission and objectives
and provides an itemization of all categories of budgeted expenses and itemization of each
Party’s contribution, including in-kind services. Consistent with the SKHHP Interlocal
Agreement, the SKHHP 2023 work plan and budget must be approved by each legislative
body and adopted by the SKHHP Executive Board.
WORK PLAN
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The 2023 work plan, developed in consultation with each member jurisdiction, the staff work
group, and Advisory Board, builds upon work done in previous years to establish a housing
capital fund through pooled public resources, increase philanthropic and corporate
investment through the creation of a SKHHP fundraising branch, and establish a community
advisory board to help ground decision-making in community needs and interests.
The 2023 work plan focuses on building the long-term sustainability of the SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund, working with partner jurisdictions to develop new policies and programs to
accelerate access to affordable housing, representing South King County at all relevant
decision making tables, and providing outreach, education, and advocacy that helps to
advance South King County housing needs and opportunities.
OPERATING BUDGET
Attributable to the Interlocal Agreement including an adopted budget before staff was hired
and before the City of Auburn became the administering agency, the adopted budget for
2019 and 2020 was a projection of operating costs that did not cover the full SKHHP
operating costs. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting revenue shortfalls and
budget uncertainties original jurisdictions contributions were maintained in 2021, this was
made possible by personnel cost savings from 2019 and 2020. This decision intentionally
spent down some of the cost savings from the previous two years to cover operating costs
and deferred consideration of increasing member contributions. In order to work towards a
balanced budget over the course of the next three years, the 2022 SKHHP operating budget
included the first incremental increase in member contributions since SKHHP’s inception.
Through a combination of incremental member jurisdiction contributions and spending down
carryover funds, the 2023 SKHHP operating budget continues to reach towards a balanced
operating budget by 2025. The SKHHP budget contributions are based on population size, as
shown in the attachment to the resolution, Auburn’s 2023 SKHHP contribution is $34,385.
If there are any additional contributions to SKHHP’s operating budget from sources such as:
additional partners become part of SKHHP, or contributions or donations from outside
sources, each SKHHP partner contribution could be reduced through an amended budget.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Mulenga Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5687
November 7, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 5687
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE SOUTH KING
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS 2023 WORK PLAN AND
2023 OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2019 the City of Auburn enacted an Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with 8 other south King County cities and King County to form the South
King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, each participating jurisdiction
must approve an annual work plan each year to guide the work of SKHHP staff; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, each participating jurisdiction
must approve SKHHP’s annual budget that includes an itemization of all categories of
budgeted expenses and itemization of each Party’s contribution, including in-kind
services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the annual work plan and budget is to provide
management and budget guidance; and implement the overarching SKHHP goals to work
together and share resources to increase the available options for South King County
residents to access affordable housing and to preserve the existing affordable housing
stock; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 work plan includes five goals with corresponding action
items that further SKHHP’s mission and address SKHHP’s overarching objectives to
promote sound housing policy and planning, increase affordable housing investment, and
provide outreach, education, and advocacy for South King County’s housing needs; and
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Resolution No. 5687
November 7, 2022
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WHEREAS, on August 19, 2022 the SKHHP Executive Board adopted Resolution
2022-04 enacting the 2023 work plan and budget upon approval by the legislative body
of each participating party.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2023 Work Plan as shown in the
adopted SKHHP Resolution 2022-04 (Attachment A.)
Section 2. City Council adopts the SKHHP 2023 operating budget as shown in
Attachment A.
Section 3. The City of Auburn will transmit its annual contribution to SKHHP on
an annual basis during the first quarter of the calendar year; and
Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out directions of the legislation.
Section 5. 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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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5688 (Tate)
Date:
November 1, 2022
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 5688
2. CDBG 2023 Annual Action Plan
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 5688.
Background for Motion:
Resolution No. 5688 adopts the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the City of Auburn’s Community
Development Block Grant. This is a requirement of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development in order to receive our annual entitlement award. Resolution 5688 will allow the
City to carry out planned expenditures in accordance with the priorities established by the
Council-approved 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan.
Background Summary:
Every year, the City of Auburn is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to guide the investment of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the following program year. Auburn’s current
Action Plan ends in 2022 with the next plan year scheduled to start on January 1, 2023.
The 2023 Annual Action Plan is guided by the priorities and goals established in the 2020 –
2024 Consolidated Plan adopted by City Council in November 2019. The Action Plan outlines
the specific programs and activities to be undertaken for the program year and the amount of
funds that will be awarded to those projects. The program year for the City of Auburn begins
January 1 and ends December 31.
A Public Hearing to consider this Plan and hear public comment was held before the City
Council on October 17, 2022 in accordance with Auburn’s Citizen Participation Plan for
Community Development Block Grant funds. Additionally, staff provided a presentation to
City Council during the October 24, 2022 study session that described the highlights of the
plan.
Resolution No. 5688, if adopted by City Council, adopts the 2023 Annual Action Plan, and
authorizes the Mayor to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to
carry out directions of the legislation.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
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Councilmember:Mulenga Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:November 7, 2022 Item Number:RES.B
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Resolution No. 5688
November 7, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 5688
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION
PLAN FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN YEARS 2020-2024
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn was designated as an entitlement community by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program is
the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-
income and moderate-income; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for funding, the City of Auburn must annually update the
action plan for its Consolidated Plan that serves as a federally required planning
document to guide the City of Auburn’s human service and community development
efforts; and
WHEREAS, the planning process to develop the Consolidated Plan involved
citizen participation and guidance from non-profit and governmental agencies serving low
income residents in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn heard and considered public
comment about its proposed 2023 Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, HEREBY
RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of 24 CFR 91, the City hereby adopts the
2023 Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan for Years 2020-2024.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of , 2022.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Each year the City of Auburn executes specific actions to implement the goals and strategies of
the Consolidated Plan for Years 2020-2024. Actions that will be undertaken in 2023 are outlined
in this Annual Action Plan.
The City of Auburn anticipates the receipt of $615,000 in Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds in 2023. The City is also reprogramming $23,577 of 2021 funds from projects that
were underspent in their original program year, primarily from Planning and Administration.
These funds, previously highlighted within minor amendments in their original plan year, were
set aside to support more substantial projects to be included in a future year. These funds are
reflected in the project and activity funding within this Action Plan. In addition to CDBG funds,
the City is planned to allocate approximately 1.3% of the City's General Funds to Human
Services. The City’s Human Services program, housed in the Community Services Division,
oversees and is responsible for providing and managing financial resources to more than 30
non-profit agencies that serve the Auburn community. The Community Services division is also
responsible for administering the local housing repair program and developing collaborations
among community partners to strengthen the response to residents in need.
The 2023 Action Plan proposes to allocate $92,112 of CDBG funds to public services. Consistent
with the goals established in the City’s Consolidated Plan, these funds will be used to support
Homelessness Prevention and Intervention.
Approximately $120,000 of the CDBG funds will be allocated to program administration, which
includes planning and administration of the CDBG program overall, citizen participation,
reporting, and administration of the City’s CDBG-funded Housing Repair Program. $125,000 of
the 2023 funding is designated to support sidewalk ADA improvements in low- to moderate-
income residential areas. The City will also be making $75,000 available through a competitive
RFP process for Microenterprise Assistance. The remaining $202,888 of 2023 funds will be
allocated to residential rehabilitation, providing free minor home repair services to low- and
very low-income Auburn residents.
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The City of Auburn is committed to continuing to focus on achieving equitable outcomes for its
community members and achieving a greater collaboration among service providers. Overall
the implementation of the Consolidated Plan is progressing as planned and the primary
activities included are underway.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This Action Plan allocates a total of $615,000 dollars in anticipated 2023 Community
Development Block Grant funds, to support the Community Development Block Grant program.
With the overall goal of reducing the number of people living in poverty within the City of
Auburn, the following objectives and outcomes will be employed:
1. Affordable Housing: The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations,
and partnerships to enhance opportunities for the creation and preservation of
affordable housing. The City will plan for and support fair housing strategies and
initiatives designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice, and to increase access to
housing and housing programs.
2. Ending Homelessness: The City of Auburn will support Public Service activities that work
toward the following outcomes: 1) reduce the number of households becoming
homeless; 2) reduce the length of time that households are homeless; 3) increase the
rate of exits to permanent housing; and 4) reduce the number of households that re-
enter the homeless system after exit to permanent housing.
3. Community and Economic Development: In an effort to meet the need of Auburn's
economic and demographic growth the City intends to fund programs and activities that
will enhance the economy, accessibility, safety, and physical appearance
of neighborhoods. Activities that would be eligible for funding include fair housing
public services, public infrastructure and ADA improvements for public facilities,
microenterprise assistance, and economic development activities. These
investments help to ensure equitable opportunities for good health, happiness, safety,
self-reliance and connection to community.
4. Planning and Administration: Administer the Community Development Block Grant
program to meet the community needs and HUD requirements
To accomplish these outcomes and objectives, the City invests in programs that meet the
community basic needs, increase self-sufficiency, provide economic opportunity and develop a
safe community.
3. Evaluation of past performance
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During the past year Auburn has accomplished significant achievement on its programs and
impacted the lives of thousands of residents. In 2021 alone, projects funded by the City
completed the following:
• 52 very low- and low-income Auburn homeowners received housing repair services.
Roughly 70% of these homeowners were seniors.
• 268 low- to moderate-income Auburn residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
received emergency subsistence supports.
• 188 Seniors living in King County Housing Authority properties received food assistance
to support needs due to the pandemic.
• 70 Youth experiencing homelessness benefitted from increased access to behavioral
health supports.
• 12 individuals economically impacted by covid received job training and placement
services.
• 86 low income individuals impacted by the pandemic received childcare services.
• A sidewalk project was completed to support greater ADA accessibility for Auburn
residents, with an estimated direct impact for 1,335 residents.
The City of Auburn has prioritized COVID response with CDBG funds over the course of the
pandemic. In addition to fully allocating the CDBG-CV funds made available, the City reallocated
$205,000 of 2020 CDBG-EN funds to public services directed towards those impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic. The City also applied for and received over $170,000 of CDBG-CV2 funds
from the State Department of Commerce to support eviction prevention efforts in the
community in 2021 and 2022.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The city engaged in a public participation process for the 2023 Annual Action Plan, as outlined
below:
• Drafts of the Action Plan have been made available for public via mail and on the City’s
website and notices of its public view were publicized in the local newspaper as of
September 16, 2022. Interested community members were invited to provide comment
via mail, email, or on the City’s public engagement web platform, Speak Up Auburn!,
www.speakupauburn.org/cdbg until October 17, 2022.
• A public hearing was provided on August 22, 2022, during the City’s Human Services
Committee meeting to hear public comment and input on priorities to be included in
the 2023 Annual Action Plan.
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• An additional public hearing was held on October 17, 2022, during the Auburn City
Council meeting, to hear public comment and input on the published draft of the 2023
Annual Action Plan.
The City of Auburn in conjunction with the King County CDBG Consortium consulted with
multiple public and private agencies during the development of the consolidated plan.
Consultations occurred during regional meetings as well as in individual conversations. Agencies
that participated in consultations regarding public services, fair housing, and other topics
relevant to the drafting of the 2023 Annual Action Plan included: the South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners, local legal assistance providers, other government human service
providers and nonprofit agencies delivering services in Auburn and the sub-region.
In addition to conducting consultations during the development of the plan, the City of Auburn
collaborates and works closely with numerous coalitions, committees and government entities.
5. Summary of public comments
No public comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No public comments were received.
7. Summary
No public comments were received.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency AUBURN Community Development Department
CDBG Administrator AUBURN Community Development Department
ESG Administrator KING COUNTY DCHS
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Auburn, as a member of the King County Consortium, administers its own CDBG funds and prepares its own Consolidated
Plan and Annual Action Plans for the administration of those funds.
As a member of the King County Consortium, the City works closely with numerous nonprofit organizations in the region that
implement programs funded by the City of Auburn CDBG program. A detailed list of agencies responsible for administering funded
programs by CDBG can be found in the Action Plan section of this document.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Joy Scott
Community Services Manager
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
253.876.1965
jfscott@auburnwa.gov
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
This section describes the community consultation process followed by the City of Auburn in
developing the 2023 Annual Action Plan and the coordination with other local governments,
the Continuum of Care, service agencies, and community stakeholders. The City of Auburn
consulted with multiple public and private agencies as well as community members during the
development of the Consolidated Plan.
In addition to conducting consultations during the development of the plan, the City of Auburn
collaborates and works closely with numerous coalitions, committees, and government entities
throughout the duration of the plan in efforts to enhance strategies and systems to meet
established goals and objectives of the plan.
Through the monthly SKC Forum on Homelessness meetings that the City of Auburn co-
facilitates, the City is able to consult with a number of service providers and entities operating
within South King County. This includes representatives from King County Library System,
whose work with digital access (especially within the mobile outreach program) helps to inform
our understanding of barriers to internet access within the community.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The City of Auburn works closely with partnering King County jurisdictions, public housing
authorities and health providers to develop systems in order to improve the quality of service
and access for low-income residents as well as the community as a whole within the city and
throughout the region.
The City of Auburn, in partnership with the Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness,
convenes a monthly group of service providers, faith communities, community advocates, and
others, to coordinate efforts on serving individuals experiencing homelessness in South King
County. The meeting provides a venue for resource sharing, collaboration, training, and best
practice implementation. City staff also participate in regional collaborative and decision
making bodies such as the King County Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC) and the South
King County Human Services Planners group. The city is a member of the King County Human
Services Funder Collaborative, which provides a more streamlined process for human service
agencies to access funding from multiple cities.
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Additionally, the City participates in monthly Homelessness Action Committee meetings with
staff from King County Department of Community and Human Services, Public Health King
County, the Housing Development Consortium, Valley Cities, the Multi-Service Center, and the
King County Housing Authority to review program progress and delivery of homeless services
funded through regional efforts. In addition to these groups, the City’s regional collaboration
work on affordable housing is supported by the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners, which Auburn and other South King County Cities contribute to in order to build
additional capacity to address issues related to housing and homelessness in the South King
County region.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
In 2016, King County and All Home, our region’s Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency at the
time, launched the Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) system for homeless populations and our
region has been refining the system since then. National research identifies coordinated entry
as a key component for an effective homeless system because it improves the quality of client
screening and assessment, matches clients to appropriately targeted services and resources,
and promotes a more efficient use of resources. CEA processes and prioritizes assistance based
on vulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that people who need assistance the
most can receive it in a timely manner.
Chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied
youth, and young adults are a part of the coordinated system. In addition, CEA utilizes regional
access points which serve as the primary “front door” for the homeless housing system.
In 2021, the newly-created King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) became our
CoC lead agency, and has worked to consolidate structures and contracts across King County
and Seattle to create greater efficiency and maximize impact.
In 2022, this work continued and Auburn remained a partner in the work of the KCRHA.
Auburn’s mayor currently sits on the Governance Board of the Regional Homelessness
Authority, and staff participate in bi-weekly meetings with KCRHA to collaborate and inform the
work they are overseeing, particularly in regards to subregional planning.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
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outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The ESG program focuses on assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing
after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis. Auburn does not receive ESG funds
directly.
Coordinating with King County’s Continuum of Care (CoC) is critical to our region’s
implementation. The City will continue to look for deeper ways of participating in and
collaborating with the Regional Homelessness Authority and its Advisory Committee, which
serves as our Continuum of Care.
The City of Auburn supports the continuum of housing including prevention, emergency shelter,
and permanent housing. The City provides financial support for these efforts with City general
funds and also commits staff and leadership time to the ongoing development and
implementation of the system to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness.
The City participates in and supports numerous coalitions and committees, such as the South
King County Forum on Homelessness and the Homelessness Action Committee, focusing on
developing resources in South King County. The City also participates in the annual Point in
Time Count, which provides invaluable data for planning. The Point In Time Count was
conducted utilizing a new methodology in 2022, which included over 500 in depth interviews
with individuals experiencing homelessness. KCRHA utilized geographic hubs to reach
individuals during this Count. One of the hub locations was located in Auburn. The City provides
both CDBG and local funds to agencies that serve chronically homeless individuals and families
with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
1 Agency/Group/Organization KING COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
As a member of the King County Housing Consortium
for the purpose of HOME funds, Auburn works closely
with King County in the development of the City's and
the County's Consolidated Plan. Because the two
entities have a cardinal role in each other's program
delivery there is active participation from both parties
in the development of the plan. Staff from King
County and Auburn met regularly prior to and during
the development of the plan, and Auburn rotates as a
regular voting member of the County’s Joint
Recommendations Committee.
2 Agency/Group/Organization KENT
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
As members of the Urban County Consortium,
Auburn and Kent staff worked closely together during
the development of the Consolidated Plan. Staff from
both cities attend monthly meetings to discuss
human services and housing trends, needs, and
progress on ongoing initiatives.
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3 Agency/Group/Organization FEDERAL WAY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
As members of the Urban County Consortium,
Auburn and Federal Way staff worked closely
together during the development of the Consolidated
Plan. Staff from both cities attend monthly meetings
to discuss human services and housing trends, needs,
and progress on ongoing initiatives.
4 Agency/Group/Organization King County Regional Homelessness Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Auburn participates in monthly meetings convened
by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
(KCRHA) on homeless response needs and strategy in
SKC, and bimonthly meetings focused on affordable
housing data and developments. The information
collected by KCRHA helps to inform multiple pieces of
our Annual Action Plan, particularly those strategies
related to homelessness and affordable housing in
our community.
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5 Agency/Group/Organization Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Nonprofit agency
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Auburn is a member of the Seattle-King County
Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and co-convenes
a monthly group of service providers working with
people experiencing homelessness in our
communities. The meetings provide a frequent check-
in point, and the opportunity to hear from providers
directly on the challenges and trends they're seeing in
Auburn. The Coalition on Homelessness'
organizational members include agencies and
community groups that provide emergency shelter
and services, transitional housing, and permanent,
supported housing to the roughly 27,000 men,
women, and children who are homeless in King
County during one year.
6 Agency/Group/Organization South King County Housing and Homelessness
Partners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
(SKHHP) is a coalition formed by an interlocal
agreement between the jurisdictions of Auburn,
Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent,
Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and
King County. The agreement allows for South King
County jurisdictions to work together and share
resources in order to effectively address affordable
housing and homelessness. This collaborative model
is based on similar approaches used in Snohomish
County, East King County, and other areas of the
country. The purpose of the coalition is to increase
the available options for South King County residents
to access affordable housing and to preserve the
existing affordable housing stock.
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
A wide range of groups and organizations participated in the process including public funders from Washington State and King
County partner jurisdictions, public housing authorities, members from the Seattle-King County Housing Development Consortium,
stakeholders, housing providers for low-and-moderate income persons, agencies who serve persons who are homeless, and Seattle-
King County Public Health. In addition to the consultations referenced above, Auburn, King County and Consortium partner staff
coordinate closely with each other and fan out to participate and attend a wide range of standing meetings with city planners,
housing and service providers.
The only types of organizations not consulted with were corrections facilities. The rationale for not consulting with these facilities is
that the City does not host this type of organization.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care King County Regional Homeless Authority The goals of Auburn's Strategic Plan overlap
with the goals of the CoC to address the
needs of homeless residents in the
community and reduce the risk of
homelessness.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Public participation plays a crucial role in the success of the City's Annual Action Plan. The goals are to hear the community's
feedback and recommendations on how CDBG funds should be invested and how services can coordinate to achieve the greatest
impact. In addition to the targeted outreach listed below, the City regularly engages service providers and stakeholders in
discussions regarding human services and local economic development needs. Organizations funded by the city are monitored
throughout the year and report quarterly on progress, trends, and challenges. City staff co-host a monthly meeting of service
providers working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the region to gather feedback and support increased
capacity building through broad collaboration of regional providers. In addition, City staff meet regularly with other cities in the area
and other funders to evaluate gaps in services and seek solutions to local and regional community development challenges.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Ord
er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attend
ance
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comm
ents not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1. Public Hearing Non-
targeted/broad
community
2. Newspaper Ad Non-
targeted/broad
community
3. Web posting
on Speak Up
Auburn
Non-
targeted/broad
community
www.speakupauburn.or/cdbg
4. Web posting
on City’s
Community
Services page
Broad
community,
Service
providers in
Auburn
www.auburnwa.gov/community
services
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Auburn anticipates funding for the duration of the Consolidated Plan from
• CDBG
• City of Auburn General Fund allocation for Human Services
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $ Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
federal
Admin and
Planning
Fair Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$615,000 0 $23,577 $615,000 $1,230,000 Auburn is anticipating
approximately
$615,000 per year in
CDBG funds for the
remainder of the
Consolidated Plan
period.
General Fund Public
- local
Public Services Estimated:
$1,200,000
0 0 Estimated:
$1,200,000
$2,400,000
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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The City of Auburn relies on CDBG funds to support community and economic development projects and activities in efforts to
support low to moderate income populations to become self-sufficient and sustain affordable housing. However, CDBG funds are
not the only source of funds the City uses to support community projects and activities. The City's general funds are used to
support direct services benefitting Auburn's at risk populations in addition to CDBG funds.
CDBG funds do not require matching funds.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
N/A
Discussion
The City of Auburn will use CDBG funds to support all eligible projects and activities that align with CDBG guidelines and regulations.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable Housing 2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$202,888
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
65 Household Housing Unit
2 Ending
Homelessness
2020 2024 Homeless Ending
Homelessness
CDBG: $92,112 Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 96 Persons Assisted
3 Community and
Economic
Development
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
and Economic
Development
CDBG:
$223,577
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted
Microenterprise Assistance: 30
Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2024 CDBG:
$120,000
Other: 0 Other
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Description
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance opportunities for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing. The City will plan for and support fair housing strategies and initiatives
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice, and to increase access to housing and housing programs.
2 Goal Name Ending Homelessness
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will support Public Service activities that work toward the following outcomes: 1) reduce the number of
households becoming homeless; 2) reduce the length of time that households are homeless; 3) increase the rate of exits to
permanent housing; and 4) reduce the number of households that re-enter the homeless system after exit to permanent
housing.
3 Goal Name Community and Economic Development
Goal
Description
In an effort to meet the need of Auburn's economic and demographic growth the City intends to fund programs and
activities that will enhance the economy, accessibility, safety, and physical appearance of neighborhoods. Activities that
would be eligible for funding include fair housing public services, public infrastructure and ADA improvements for public
facilities. These investments help to ensure equitable opportunities for good health, happiness, safety, self-reliance and
connection to community.
4 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
General administration and project management
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
Auburn's Annual Action Plan provides descriptions of proposals of how funds will be prioritized
to achieve goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Projects funded by the City will address the
priority needs of providing assistance to prevent homelessness, ensure affordable housing and
a suitable living environment. Projects and programs are selected through a competitive
application process to ensure optimal quality services is provided to the community in use of
the funds.
# Project Name
1 HOUSING REPAIR
2 ADMINISTRATION
3 SOLID GROUND HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM
5 MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE
6 ADA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The allocations proposed are based on the assessment of Auburn's needs, the resources
available in the region, the availability of other funds also focusing on needs, and the purpose
of Consolidated Plan funds. In addition to supporting Consolidated Plan goals, the inclusion of
microenterprise assistance is responsive to increased need for support post-pandemic that we
have seen in our small business community.
Should CDBG revenues exceed the proposed amount, the additional resources shall be
allocated in accordance to the following guidelines:
• Fill gaps in human services primarily healthcare, homeless prevention and intervention
and affordable housing accessibility.
• Increase funding for community development projects and activities including housing,
community facilities and economic development.
If increases are not significant enough to enhance projects or activities funds may be placed in
contingency for programming later in the year or the following program year.
Should CDBG revenues come in lower than anticipated; the City will continue with its planned
policy and to the extent allowed reduce funding allocations in homeowner rehabilitation
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projects and administrative activities.
Should CDBG revenues come in less than originally proposed, the City will continue managing
the programs with decreased resources to the extent possible and reduce funding allocations
in administrative activities and not public services.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Housing Repair
Target Area None
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $202,888
Description Maintain the affordability of decent housing for low-income Auburn residents by providing repairs
necessary to maintain suitable housing for low income Auburn homeowners.
Target Date 12/31/2023
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
An estimated 65 low- and very low-income families will benefit from the housing repair program. As the
City's largest homeless prevention program, housing repair ensures the sustainability of a safe home for
some of Auburn's most vulnerable residents. Of the 65 low to moderate income residents who apply for
the program, over half of them are of the senior and disabled population.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Activities include minor home repairs.
2 Project Name Administration
Target Area None
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $120,000
Description General administration and project management
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Target Date 12/31/2022
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
n/a
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities General planning and administration of the CDBG programs include: management of the housing repair
program, management of all CDBG related finances, all grant reporting, monitoring of subrecipients and
providing guidance of program implementation in Auburn.
3 Project Name Solid Ground Housing Stability Program
Target Area
Goals Supported End Homelessness
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
Funding CDBG: $92,112
Description Provide time limited emergency subsistence/rental assistance to Auburn residents paired with
supportive services based on the progressive engagement model to support homelessness prevention
and increased housing stability. This is a public service activity.
Target Date 12/31/2023
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
60 low to moderate income Auburn residents will benefit from the housing stability program.
Location Description n/a
5 Project Name Microenterprise Assistance
Target Area
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Goals Supported Community and Economic Development
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment.
Funding CDBG: $75,000
Description Make funds available through an RFP process to nonprofit agencies to provide Microenterprise
Assistance services to low to moderate income Auburn residents.
Target Date 12/31/2023
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
An estimated 30 low income households will benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description n/a
6 Project Name ADA Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements
Target Area none
Goals Supported Community and Economic Development
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
Funding CDBG: $148,577
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Description Provide sidewalk ADA improvements in low- to moderate-income residential areas of Auburn, improving
accessibility, safety, and community connectedness.
Target Date 12/31/2023
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
500 low to moderate income Auburn residents will benefit from the improvements.
Location Description The specific location of 2023 sidewalk ADA improvement projects has not been finalized, but the City
aims to support improvements in low income residential areas, especially in those areas where a project
can support greater residential connections to transit and services.
Planned Activities TBD
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Auburn intends on distributing funds throughout the jurisdiction.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Due to the fact that all areas of Auburn have low to moderate income families dispersed
throughout the entire City, the City intends on investing throughout the entire jurisdiction to
ensure that all populations throughout the region have access to beneficial programs and
housing opportunities.
Discussion
Due to the fact that all areas of Auburn have low to moderate income families dispersed
throughout the entire City, the City intends on investing throughout the entire jurisdiction to
ensure that all populations throughout the region have access to beneficial programs and
housing opportunities.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
The City of Auburn will continue to work with service providers, the housing authority and residents in coordination to fully address
and develop systems and strategies to promote their efforts in providing sustainable, affordable housing.
Auburn's partnerships with organizations such as the King County Housing Authority, South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners, and the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle King County have allowed the City to explore new and innovative
strategies to continue to offer affordable housing to its current and prospective residents.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such
as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and
policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City of Auburn will continue to look at policies that remove barriers to affordable housing. The City of Auburn's Comprehensive
Land Use Plan includes several policies and objectives that will guide the city toward achieving its affordable and fair housing goals.
These policies include maintaining flexibility in land use to achieve a balanced mix of affordable housing opportunities. The City will
continue to pursue mixed use developments that are consistent with the transportation oriented developments located in Auburn's
downtown. The City will look for opportunities with public and private agencies to implement policies and offer programs that help
alleviate physical and economic distress, conserve energy resources, improve the quality and quantity of community services, and
eliminate conditions that are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare.
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature adopted House Bill 1923, which awarded grants in the amount up to $100,000 to cities for
the purpose of increasing residential capacity. The City of Auburn partnered with five other South King County jurisdictions to
establish a sub-regional framework of existing conditions. The results of that effort were used to inform and aid in the development
of Auburn’s own Housing Action Plan.
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Auburn’s Housing Action Plan focuses on encouraging construction of additional affordable and market rate housing in a greater
variety of housing types and at prices that are accessible to a greater variety of incomes, including strategies aimed at the for-profit
single-family home market.
The Housing Action Plan aims to address the following four goals:
A) Encourage market rate development in Downtown Auburn: more development and denser development
B) Encourage the development of below-market workforce housing in Downtown Auburn
C) Encourage the development of middle housing types in R-5 and R-7 Zones in the Study Area
D) Prevent displacement and encourage the preservation of existing affordable housing
The final Housing Action Plan was adopted by Auburn City Council on July 6, 2021. The City will continue its work in implementing
strategies identified in the Housing Action Plan in 2023 and through the remainder of the Consolidated Plan period.
In 2020 the City of Auburn passed an ordinance adopting a new chapter of Rental Housing Code. Included in this ordinance were
multiple housing stability strategies, including increased notice of rental increases, a cap on late fees, and a Just Cause Eviction
Ordinance that requires landlords to have good cause in order to evict or terminate tenancy of a renter. Just Cause protections are
especially helpful in addressing fair housing issues, and this adoption was consistent with the City’s efforts related to the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. This builds on previous protections passed by Auburn City Council, including Source of Income
Discrimination protections and enhanced rental inspections. Auburn staff have been involved in local and regional policy
conversations exploring opportunities to further support anti-displacement efforts and reduce barriers to affordable housing
development within our jurisdiction.
In 2022, the City of Auburn funded Fair Housing Public Services utilizing CDBG funds, consistent with the findings and goals of the
City’s adopted Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The City also continues to support proactive landlord and tenant
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education through outreach and web-based resource supports.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
The City of Auburn will continue to work with service providers throughout the region in coordination to develop systems and strategies to promote their efforts in providing optimal, easily accessible services. The City will work to reduce the number of families in poverty, sustain relationships with employment training agencies, and work to preserve and increase the affordable housing stock in our community.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
By establishing a strong foundation of networks between local service providers, stakeholders
and government agencies through committees and coalitions, the City will work in partnership
to address obstacles and ameliorate barriers to meeting underserved needs. The collaborated
organizations will develop detailed strategic plans that will delegate tasks, build systems and
ongoing assessment of service delivery.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to maintain the affordability of decent housing for low income Auburn
residents by allocating over $200,000 of CDBG funds to the City's Housing Repair Program. The
program provides emergency repairs necessary to maintain safe housing for at least 65 Auburn
homeowners, many of whom are senior citizens and/or are experiencing barriers to safely
accessing their homes due to physical disabilities.
In addition to Auburn's Housing Repair program, the City will maintain affordable housing by
continuing to engage and partner with coalitions, committees and other government agencies
to integrate and enhance efforts on the issue.
The City has formally adopted a Housing Action Plan, as discussed in AP-75, that is helping to
guide current and future efforts in this area. That plan is available to the public on the City of
Auburn’s website.
Auburn has been participating in multiple robust regional efforts to coordinate affordable
housing activities in King County. One of these efforts, The South King Housing and
Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) is a coalition formed by an interlocal agreement between the
jurisdictions of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park,
Renton, Tukwila, and King County. The agreement allows for South King County jurisdictions to
work together and share resources in order to effectively address affordable housing and
homelessness. This collaborative model is based on similar approaches used in Snohomish
County, East King County, and other areas of the country. The purpose of the coalition is to
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increase the available options for South King County residents to access affordable housing and
to preserve the existing affordable housing stock.
Additionally, the City of Auburn has been an active participant in the Affordable Housing
Committee of the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC), with a City Councilmember
sitting on the Committee as an alternate member. The Affordable Housing Committee serves as
a regional advisory body to recommend action and assess progress toward implementing the
Regional Affordable Housing Task Force (RAHTF) Five Year Action Plan. The Committee
functions as a point in coordinating and owning accountability for affordable housing efforts
across King County.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of Auburn includes language in its CDBG contracts that require agencies to comply with
HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations (24 CFR Part 35) issued pursuant to the Lead-Based Paint
Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 4831, et seq.) requiring prohibition of the use of
lead-based paint whenever CDBG funds are used. In addition, the City notifies residents of
potential lead-based paint hazards when it awards a Housing Repair grant. A copy of the
pamphlet – "Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home" is provided each Housing Repair
client when the City conducts the initial inspection of their home.
The city takes additional measures when the age of the home indicates a possible presence of
lead-based paint. Before housing repair work commences, the city contracts with a certified
provider to undertake lead paint testing. When lead-based hazards are positively identified, the
city works with the housing repair client and contractors certified in RRP Lead Abatement to
implement the necessary mitigation and safety strategies.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City of Auburn's planned actions to reduce the number of poverty- level families within the
context of this Annual Action Plan include but are not limited to:
• Allocating over $200,000 to the Housing Repair program, which serves low- and very
low-income residents and supports households to remain in safe and affordable
housing.
• Allocating over $92,000 to public service activities providing Homelessness Prevention
and Intervention services.
• Participate and partner with coalitions, committees and agencies that provide
antipoverty services to develop and enhance strategies and efforts to reduce poverty
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level families.
• Supporting the development and sustainability of affordable multi-family housing in
Auburn.
In addition, the city will continue to support and fund programs serving families living in
poverty through a competitive human services funding process.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's planned actions to address the gaps and weaknesses identified in the strategic plan
include:
• Maintaining partnerships with and participating in the South King County Housing and
Homelessness Partnership, the Regional Homelessness Authority of King County and
other regional human service providers, coalitions and committees who address
homeless issues. The City will also continue to work collaboratively with partnering
organizations and groups to integrate and enhance services to provide optimal services
to individuals and families currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In addition
the City plans to prioritize General Fund human services dollars for housing and
homelessness interventions, and allocate $240,000 to basic needs services such as food,
financial assistance, clothing and healthcare.
• Take a comprehensive approach to consolidated and comprehensive planning to include
all internal City departments, commissions, committees and task forces.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Auburn has heavily contributed and intends to continue cultivating relationships
between public and private housing and social service agencies. In addition the City will
continue to participate in collaborations with the South King County Forum on Homelessness,
the South King County Council of Human Services, Seattle-King County Housing Development
Consortium and the King County Joint Planners Meeting.
Discussion
The expressed goal of the City's Consolidated Plan is to reduce the number of people living in poverty within Auburn. The City intends to give funding priority to programs that in addition to complying with federal regulations and address a priority a outlined in the Consolidated Plan
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are consistent with all of the goals and objectives identified.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
Discussion
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