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November 21, 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 21, 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:
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the link:
Telephone: 253 215 8782
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A.Pledge of Allegiance
IV.Roll Call
V.ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
VI.APPOINTMENTS
A.Civil Service Commission
City Council to approve the appointment of David Boyd to the Civil Service
Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 2028
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(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of David Boyd
to the Civil Service Commission, for a six year term to expire December 31,
2028.)
B.Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Chad Ellison to the Auburn Municipal
Airport Advisory Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of Chad Ellison
to the Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board, for a three year term to expire
December 31, 2025.)
C.Transportation Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the appointment of Tyson Hiffman to the Transportation
Advisory Committee, Citizen at Large Position for a three year term expiring
December 31, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of Tyson
Hiffman to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Citizen at Large Position,
for a three year term to expire December 31, 2025.)
VII.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
VIII.CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A.Public Hearings
1.Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
City Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 6879
adopting the 2023 - 2024 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of Auburn,
Washington
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:
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Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Fax number: 253-804-3116
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 November 7, 2022 Regular City Council
Meeting
B.Minutes of the November 14, 2022 Study Session Meeting
C.Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 21, 2022 which includes voucher numbers
470125 through 470291, in the amount of $5,086,033.54 and two wire transfers in the
amount of $696,972.10
D.Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539435 through 539442 in the amount of $82,288.28,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,536,051.71 for a grand total of
$2,618,339.99 for the period covering November 3, 2022 to November 16, 2022
E.Setting the date for a Public Hearing to modify the 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub)
City Council to set the date for a Public Hearing to modify the 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program
F.Public Works Project No. CP2003 (Gaub)
City Council to approve an increase of $44,000.00 in the total maximum authorized
contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-08; Construction of Project No.
CP2003, 2nd Street SE Reconstruction Project
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(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
XI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII.NEW BUSINESS
A.Selection of Deputy Mayor
XIII.ORDINANCES
A.Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023 - 2024 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of
Auburn, Washington
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6879.)
B.Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)
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
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6880.)
C.Ordinance No. 6882 (Thomas)
An Ordinance increasing the rate of tax on utilities within the City, amending sections
3.40.010, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040, and 3.88.040 of the Auburn City Code
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6882.)
D.Ordinance No. 6883 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending sections 13.06.360, 13.20.440, and 13.48.100 of the Auburn
City Code (ACC), relating to City utility rates, and establishing a separate customer
class for customers served by the City’s Braunwood Water Utility
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6883.)
E.Ordinance No. 6888 (Thomas)
An Ordinance adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Budget for the City of Auburn,
Washington
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 6888.)
XIV.RESOLUTIONS
A.Resolution No. 5690 (Tate)
A Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Auburn and B-Force
Protection Security
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5690.)
XV.MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORT S
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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
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:
November 4, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$224,064,233 - 2023
$248,713,031 - 2024
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to conduct a final public hearing to receive public comments, proposals and
suggestions on the 2023-2024 Preliminary Biennial Budget.
**See Ordinance No. 6879 for more information on this item.**
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:PH.1
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the November 7, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
November 16, 2022
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
11-07-2022 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 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
November 7, 2022 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
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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
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, Kate Baldwin,
Bob Baggett, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns, and Yolanda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included:
City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl
Faber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Business Systems Analyst
Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
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
Mayor Backus proclaimed November 2022 as "Native American Heritage
Month" in the City of Auburn.
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Councilmember Chris Stearns accepted the proclamation.
B.Small Business Saturday
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 26, 2022 as "Small Business Saturday" in the
City of Auburn
Mayor Backus proclaimed November 26, 2022, as "Small Business
Saturday" in the City of Auburn.
Cheryl Rakes from the Downtown Auburn Cooperative accepted the
proclamation.
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
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
appoint Khysner Ghein to the Auburn Junior City Council for a two-year
term to expire on December 31, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
VIII.CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A.Public Hearings
1.Public Hearing for 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
No one came forward to speak.
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
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.
Jenapher Henslee
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Ms. Henslee expressed her concerns regarding traffic near the new
roundabout by Chinook Elementary.
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 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
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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XI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
XII.NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
XIII.ORDINANCES
A.Ordinance No. 6887 (Gaub)
An Ordinance granting to Sprint Communications Company, L.P. a Delaware
Corporation, a franchise for telecommunications
Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6887.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XIV.RESOLUTIONS
A.Resolution No. 5687 (Tate)
A Resolution approving the South King Housing and Homelessness 2023 Work Plan
and 2023 Operating Budget
Councilmember Brown moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5687.
Council discussed a scriveners error, operating budget, and homelessness
funds.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B.Resolution No. 5688 (Tate)
A Resolution adopting the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for
the Consolidated Plan Years 2023-2024
Councilmember Mulenga moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5688.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended the Veterans Day Parade.
Councilmember Baggett invited everyone to the Lewis Lake Nature Park
dedication.
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Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Veterans Day Parade
and the grand opening of Chinook Elementary School.
Councilmember Brown thanked our Veterans and reminded citizens to
vote.
Councilmember Mulenga reported she attended the Veterans Day
Luncheon.
Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Veterans Day Parade
and National League Of Cities Panel.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the Trunk or Treat
event at Les Gove Park and the Veterans Day Parade.
B.From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce Regional Leadership Conference, Battlefield Addiction fifth
annual dinner auction, Good Eggs Breakfast, Grand Opening of Lea Hill
Elementary, Halloween Harvest Trunk or Treat event at Les Gove Park,
Rita and Katherine's House annual fundraiser breakfast, Veterans Day
Breakfast and Parade.
XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2022.
____________________________ ____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
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(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the November 14, 2022 Study Session Meeting
Date:
November 16, 2022
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
11-14-2022 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 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.B
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City Council Study Session PWCD SFA
November 14, 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, Chris Stearns, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was excused.
Department directors and staff members present include: Senior City Staff
Attorney Harry Boesche, Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director
of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Innovation and Technology David
Travis, Financial Planning Manager Frank Downard, Utility Engineering
Manager Ryan Vondrak, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
III.AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A updated version of Ordinance No. 6883 was provided to Council prior to
the meeting.
IV.AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Ordinance No. 6883 Utility Rate Amendment (Thomas) (1 Hour)
Review the work performed by FCS Group and summarize their findings
Manager Downard introduced the FCS Group representative Serge
Tarasov to present the third and final Utility Rate Study presentation. Mr.
Tarasov reviewed the background for the rate study, an overview of the rate
setting process, the rate design, and rate schedules for water, sewer, and
stormwater. He reviewed the Braunwood area system, he explained the
Braunwood satellite system, he reviewed the concerns with the Braunwood
system, the options for providing additional water when needed, the
proposed rate changes to the Braunwood Tate Structure, and the impacts
for the proposed rate increase. He noted FCS group does not
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recommend an increase to the wholesale rates at this time.
Council discussed the how rates are adjusted for multifamily units or
mobile home parks, swimming pools water usage, additional administrative
costs for additional billing codes, conservation messaging, the experience
for Braunwood customers when the supply is low in their satellite system,
and consequences of not increasing rates.
V.PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Emergency Management Update (Hinman) (20 Minutes)
Emergency Management staff will provide an update on preparations and readiness for
this winter season, including a weather outlook and an overview of Emergency
Management's role during severe winter weather
Councilmember Stearns Chaired this portion of the meeting.
Director Hinman introduced Emergency Manager Karissa Smith who
provided Council with an update on the City's Emergency Management
preparedness. She stated the City is looking at a La Nina year and
reviewed the forecasted temperatures and precipitation levels, the plan
prior to severe weather, the plan during severe weather, and after severe
weather. She reviewed the warming center operations. She reviewed the
items people need to be prepared for winter weather and ways for people
to remain informed during winter weather.
Council discussed the notification methods, the number of warming
centers, historical capacity, resources at warming centers, partnering with
the non-profits, resources needed by the community, and resources in the
emergency management team.
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj announced the following: the annual Council
Election for Deputy Mayor, working on a Council process to appoint new
Councilmembers when positions are vacant, and the Council will return to
conducting meetings on the floor during Study Sessions.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2022.
____________________________ _______________________________
JAMES JEYARAJ, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
November 8, 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 21, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 470125
through 470291, in the amount of $5,086,033.54 and two wire transfers in the amount of
$696,972.10
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
November 8, 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 539435 through 539442 in the amount of $82,288.28, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,536,051.71 for a grand total of $2,618,339.99 for
the period covering November 3, 2022 to November 16, 2022.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Setting the date for a Public Hearing to modify the 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub)
Date:
November 15, 2022
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to set the date of the Public Hearing to modify the 2023-2028 Transportation
Improvement Program on November 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Changes to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) require a public hearing and adoption
by resolution of the City Council. This TIP modification is needed to reflect recent grant
awards, and changes to project scopes and schedules since the adoption of the 2023-2028
TIP in June 2022.
The City Council is asked to set a time and date for a public hearing to modify the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The public hearing is proposed to be held on
December 5, 2022 during the City Council Meeting.
A summary of the proposed changes will be presented at City Council Study Session on
November 28, 2022.
NEXT STEPS:
The public hearing and adoption are scheduled for the December 5, 2022 City Council
meeting.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.E
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP2003 (Gaub)
Date:
November 15, 2022
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve an increase of $44,000.00 in the total maximum authorized contract amount for
Public Works Contract No. 21-08; Construction of Project No. CP2003, 2nd Street SE
Reconstruction Project.
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.
The 2nd Street SE Reconstruction Project reconstructed the pavement on 2nd Street SE
between A Street SE and Auburn Way S. The project also replaced 450 feet of sewer main
and replaced or relocated various other City and non-City utilities.
Construction began in April 2022 and is expected to be complete in December 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:
1. The contractor replaced two driveways and additional sidewalk in front of Safeway
(located 101 Auburn Way N). Safeway was required to replace these driveways and
sidewalk as part of a subdivision application submitted to the City. The City and
Safeway entered into an agreement to have the City replace these driveways as part of
the City's construction contract and have the costs reimbursed by Safeway. Budget
amendment No. 6 included this agreement and budget increase.
2. The contractor installed power vaults and replaced additional sidewalk, driveways,
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and curb and gutter as part of the non-City utility undergrounding work. The costs of this
additional work will be reimbursed by PSE, Comcast, and Lumen as part of joint utility
trench agreements with each utility, which were were included in Budget Amendment
No. 5.
This additional construction contract work requires an increase in the total authorized contract
amount of $44,000.00, which is available within the existing overall project budget. After the
allocation of this additional construction contract contingency the 105 arterial street
preservation fund project budget is fully allocated and the remaining project budget
contingency in the 461 sewer fund is $104,370.00.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:CA.F
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Map Title Printed On: 11/14/2022
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.
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Project Location
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CP2003, 2nd Street SE Reconstruction
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6879 (Thomas)
Date:
November 16, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6879
Budget Impact:
$224,064,233 - 2023
$248,713,031 - 2024
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6879.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6888 establishes the City of Auburn's operating budget at $224,064,233 in 2023
and at $248,713,031 in 2024.
Background Summary:
As part of the biennial 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 and presented the 2023-2024
Biennial Budget, which is summarized below.
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Staff recommends Council approval of Ordinance No. 6879
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:ORD.A
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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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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.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided 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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Schedule A
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
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Schedule A
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
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6880 (Thomas)
Date:
November 4, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6880
Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6880.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6880 establishes the City of Auburn's 2023 Property Tax Levy at
$24,110,666, which is a 1% increase, or $238,719, over the 2022 Property Tax Levy. In
addition, the City will Levy an additional $247,237 in new construction and $67,455 in refund
levies from prior years.
Background Summary:
Proposed Ordinance No. 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 21, 2022 Item Number:ORD.B
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Ordinance No. 6880
November 17, 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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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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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:
Ordinance No. 6882 (Thomas)
Date:
October 24, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6882
Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6882
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6882 increases the utility tax rate imposed on water, sewer, storm, and solid
waste utilities from 10% to 11.5%. It further provides that 2.5% of the total tax rate for water,
sewer, storm, and solid waste utilities, and 1% of the total tax rate for all other utility services,
will be dedicated to acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving, providing, operating,
preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the City.
Background Summary:
In early 2022 a Council Ad Hoc Committee was formed to discuss sustainable funding needs
for the City's Arterial and Local Street Preservation Programs. In April 2022, the City Council
concurred with the Ad Hoc Committee's funding recommendation, which included a three-
pronged approach: Implementation of a .1% Sales Tax as authorized by RCW 36.73.040(3)
(a)(v) effective January 1,2023; increasing the utility tax on city operated utilities to 2.5%
effective January 1, 2023; and implementing car tab fees by January1, 2025. Leveraging and
implementing these three funding options will generate an estimated $7 million in revenue, to
exclusively fund essential transportations improvements city wide. Based on the concurrence
of the City Council, management developed a proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and a
2023-2028 Capital Facilities plan incorporating these new funding sources. Council
subsequently adopted the first step of the Ad Hoc committee's plan with Ordinance No. 6881,
which enacted the .1% Sales Tax levy.
This ordinance, Ordinance No. 6882, is the second step of the Ad Hoc Committee's
recommended funding plan. Sections 1 and 2 increases the existing utility tax rate for water,
sewer, storm, and solid waste utilities from 10% to 11.5%, effective January 1, 2023. This
1.5% increase will be dedicated to the purpose of acquiring, investing in, constructing,
improving, providing, operating, preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation
improvements in the City This 1.5% increase will be combined with the existing 1% that is
currently being allocated to the City's street special revenue funds. The Council considered
these amendments at the October 24, 2022 study session.
Since that Study Session, City staff has proposed additional sections 3-5 to the ordinance,
amending ACC 3.42.020, 3.84.040, and 3.88.040 that have not previously presented to
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council at a Study Session. These changes reference the existing 6% utility tax that is levied
on cable, telephone, and utility services and directs the existing 1% tax from the City's "arterial
street program" to a broader purpose of "acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving,
providing, operating, preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in
the City". These changes align the City Code with the intent that has been consistently
communicated with both the Ad Hoc Committee and Council since April, as well as
represented in the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan
which were presented to Council throughout September and October 2022. For this reason,
staff asks to waive Council Rule 3.1 (P)(2) to allow the City Council to vote on Ordinance No.
6882 without the final ordinance language going to Study Session.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:ORD.C
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ORDINANCE NO. 6882
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE RATE OF
TAX ON UTILITIES WITHIN THE CITY, AMENDING
SECTIONS 3.40.010, 3.41.010, 3.42.020, 3.84.040, AND
3.88.040 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code (ACC) sections 3.40.010 and 3.41.010 establish a
tax to be collected from the City’s water, storm drainage, sewer and garbage/solid waste
utilities, and ACC sections 3.42.020, 3.84.040, and 3.88.040 establish taxes on cable
television, telephone, and utility services within the City;
WHEREAS, the City would like to increase its revenues as part of its long-term
financial plan, and the City intends to provide sustainable funding for the roadway
preservation programs from utility tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its budget and its various utility tax funds and
finds it appropriate to increase City utility tax rates by amending the ACC sections
identified in this Ordinance. Doing so will support the City’s financial needs and will
ensure that the City’s revenue growth meets or exceeds its expenditures to preserve its
general fund sustainability;
WHEREAS, throughout 2022 the City Council has received and reviewed
information regarding these potential ACC section changes through staff presentations
regarding the City’s financial plan and the City’s biannual budget, and the Council formed
an ad hoc committee to consider these ACC revisions and studied them in a series of
meetings leading up to the Council’s consideration of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.40.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
ACC 3.40.010 Water, Storm and Sewer Utility Tax Created.
A. There is created an 11.5% 10 percent tax to be levied on and after
January 1, 20231, against and upon the total annual revenues derived
from:
1. The city’s water, storm drainage and sewer utility funds; and
2. All water, storm drainage and sewer utilities, business enterprises or
other entities engaged in providing such utility services within the city.
B. The finance director is directed to collect this imposed tax and to pay
the collected revenue into the city’s current general fund, subject to
subsection C of this section.
C. On and after January 1, 20231, the finance director shall allocate 2.5%
one percent of the tax revenue received under this section for the purpose
of acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving, providing, operating,
preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the
City. to the , city’s arterial street, collector, and local preservation fund.
D. The tax rate in subsection A of this section shall automatically revert to
9% nine percent if the state of Washington provides the city’s arterial
street preservation fund with a long-term sustainable funding source that
is sufficient to maintain the city’s arterial street system’s pavement
condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI out of a score of 100 PCI for
the foreseeable future.
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.41.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
ACC 3.41.010 Garbage and solid waste utility Ttax created.
A. There is created an 11.5% 10 percent tax to be levied on and after
January 1, 20231, against and upon the gross receipts and total annual
revenues of:
1. The city’s garbage fund; and
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2. All solid waste utilities and every business enterprise or other entity
engaged in handling solid waste.
B. For the purposes of this section “solid waste” means garbage,
recyclables and yard debris.
C. The finance director is directed to collect this tax and to pay the
collected funds into the city’s general expense fund, subject to subsection
D of this section.
D. On and after January 1, 20231, the finance director shall allocate 2.5%
one percent of the tax revenue received under this section for the purpose
of acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving providing, operating,
preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the
City.to the city’s arterial street, collector, and local preservation fund.
E. The tax rate in subsection A of this section shall automatically revert to
9% nine percent if the state of Washington provides the city’s arterial
street preservation fund with a long-term sustainable funding source that
is sufficient to maintain the city’s arterial street system’s pavement
condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI out of a score of 100 PCI for
the foreseeable future.
F. Pursuant to RCW 35.58.560, nothing in this section shall be intended
or construed to impose a tax on any county owned or operated solid waste
facility.
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.42.020 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
ACC 3.42.020 Cable Television Utility Tax
There is levied a tax of six percent on the gross revenues of, and upon the total
annual revenues of, cable television businesses operating within the city, which
tax shall be collected from and levied upon the total receipts of such cable
television business(es). For the purposes hereof, the following terms and
definitions shall apply:
A. “Gross revenues” means the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of
any tangible personal property and/or for services rendered, without any
deduction on account of the cost of property sold, the cost of materials used,
labor costs, interest, discount paid, delivery costs, taxes, or any other expense
whatsoever paid or accrued and without any deduction on account of losses.
Gross revenues for the purposes of calculating franchise fees shall be as set
forth in any franchise agreement.
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B. “Cable television business” means a system providing cable service pursuant
to a franchise issued by the city under the Cable Communications Policy Act of
1984 Public Law No. 98-549, 47 U.S.C. Section 521, as it may be amended or
superseded.
C. On and after January 1, 2023, the finance director shall allocate one percent
(1%) of the tax revenue received under this section The tax revenue generated by
one percent levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be relegated for the
purpose of acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving providing, operating,
preserving, maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the City. for
use by the city in support of its arterial street system, other than as follows: The
one percent tax levied January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, will be
transferred to the general fund to support general fund services for the city’s fiscal
year 2020. The remaining tax revenue generated by the remaining five percent
(5%) levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6620 to this section shall be relegated for
use by the city’s General Fund. in support of its police, public safety and criminal
justice system.
Section 4. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.84.040 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
ACC 3.84.040 Telephone Business Tax
On and after July 1, 2008, there is levied upon every person, firm or corporation
engaged in carrying on telephone utility business, within or partly within the city
limits and there shall be collected from every person, firm or corporation engaged
in carrying on the following business for hire or for sale of a commodity or a service
within or partly within the corporate limits of the city, a tax for the privilege of so
doing business as defined in ACC 3.84.010. Upon any telephone business there
shall be levied a tax equal to six percent (6%) of gross revenues, including
revenues from intrastate tolls derived from the operation of such business within
the city. Gross revenues for the purposes of calculating franchise fees shall be as
set forth in any franchise agreement. The increase in tax revenue generated by the
additional one percent tax levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be
relegated for . On and after January 1, 2023, the finance director shall allocate one
percent (1%) of the tax revenue received under this section for the purpose of
acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving, providing, operating, preserving,
maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the City. The remaining
five percent (5%) levied shall be relegated for use by the City’s General Fund. use
by the city in support of its arterial street system, other than as follows: The one
percent tax levied January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, will be transferred
to the general fund to support general fund services for the city’s fiscal year 2020.
It is provided, however, that if the state of Washington provides a long-term
sustainable funding source to the city of Auburn arterial street fund in an amount
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sufficient to offset the amount of the increases in utility tax rates of this chapter and
the long-term funding source is sufficient to maintain the city of Auburn’s arterial
street system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI out of a
score of 100 PCI for the foreseeable future, the telephone utility tax rate shall
automatically revert to five percent of the gross revenues on telephone businesses,
including revenues from intrastate tolls derived from the operation of such business
within the city.
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. Section 3.88.040 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
ACC 3.88.040 Utility Service Tax - Levy
On and after July 1, 2008, there is levied upon and there shall be collected from
every person, firm or corporation engaged in carrying on an electric power
business, natural gas business and/or artificial gas business for hire within or partly
within the city limits an annual tax for the privilege of so doing, such tax to be equal
to six percent of the total gross revenues received from the operation of such
businesses within the city limits. The increase in tax revenue generated by the
additional one percent tax levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 6170 shall be
relegated for On and after January 1, 2023, the finance director shall allocate one
percent (1%) of the tax revenue received under this section for the purpose of
acquiring, investing in, constructing, improving, providing, operating, preserving,
maintaining and/or funding transportation improvements in the City. The remaining
5% levied shall be relegated for use by the City’s General Fund. use by the city in
support of its arterial street system, other than as follows: The one percent tax
levied January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, will be transferred to the
general fund to support general fund services for the city’s fiscal year 2020. It is
provided, however, that if the state of Washington provides a long-term sustainable
funding source to the city of Auburn arterial street fund in an amount sufficient to
offset the amount of the increases in utility tax rates of this chapter and the long-
term funding source is sufficient to maintain the city of Auburn’s arterial street
system’s pavement condition index (PCI) at an average of 70 PCI out of a score of
100 PCI for the foreseeable future, the electric power, natural gas business and
artificial gas business utility tax rate shall automatically revert to five percent of the
total gross revenues received from the operation of such businesses within the city
limits.
Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
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Section 7. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 8. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6883 (Thomas)
Date:
November 4, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6883
6883 Exhibit A Table for 13-06-360
6883 Exhibit B Table for 13-20-440
6883 Exhibit C Table for 13-48-100
Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6883.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6883 adjusts the City of Auburn's water, sewer, and storm utility rates for the
years 2023-2025, in order to ensure sustainability in the City's utility operations and
infrastructure.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn provides water, sewer, and stormwater services to its utility customers. In
2022, the City contracted with FCS Group to perform a Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate
Study to review the adequacy of existing rates and to propose new rates as appropriate. The
findings of this study were presented to Council in three sessions from October through
November 2022.
Ordinance No. 6883 amends sections 13.06.360, 13.20.440 and 13.48.100 of the Auburn
City Code (ACC), which proposes updates to the existing residential and commercial rates,
and adds a separate customer class for customers served in the City's Braunwood
neighborhood.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 6883.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:ORD.D
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ORDINANCE NO. 6883
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS
13.06.360, 13.20.440, AND 13.48.100 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE (ACC), RELATING TO CITY UTILITY RATES,
AND ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE CUSTOMER CLASS
FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY THE CITY’S
BRAUNWOOD WATER UTILITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to its powers in RCW 35.92, the City has established water,
sewer, and storm drainage utilities to serve its residents;
WHEREAS, consistent with its responsibilities to operate these utilities in a cost-
effective manner and in a manner that reflects the City’s actual operating costs, the City
periodically reviews its utility rate structure to ensure that its rates are set appropriately;
WHEREAS, in 2022, the City consulted with FCS Group to study the City’s current
utility rates against the City’s cost of utility service delivery and revenue requirements;
WHEREAS, the structure and operation of the City’s water utility was among the
items studied by FCS. The City’s water utility is divided into 2 separate water systems
serving City customers: (1) an isolated water system that serves the residential area
legally described in a Satellite Water System Service Contract for Braunwood Estates
approved by Council Resolution 2114 (the Braunwood system) serving 12 active single-
family residential customer connections and allowing for up to 13 such connections, and
(2) the City’s primary water system serving the remainder of the City’s water customers
(the primary system);
WHEREAS, RCW 35.92.010 and ACC 13.06.040 set forth the City’s ability to
classify and set service rates for its water service customers. The City’s current water
customer classifications in ACC 13.06 do not separately classify customers of these 2
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separate water systems—all City water customers are currently classified together
regardless of which system provides their water;
WHEREAS, due to its separation from the City’s primary water system, the City
has different operational requirements and furnishes limited quantities of water to the
Braunwood system, and experiences water conservation and management difficulties
that are unique to the Braunwood system;
WHEREAS, in August 2021, following documented excessive water use patterns
in the Braunwood area and after the Department of Ecology issued a drought
emergency order that included the Braunwood area, the Mayor declared a Stage I water
shortage emergency affecting the 12 residents of the Braunwood area, pursuant to
RCW 35.21.210, RCW 38.52 and ACC 13.14;
WHEREAS, In December 2021, following successful conservation efforts by the
City and residents of the Braunwood area the Mayor declared an end to the water
shortage emergency;
WHEREAS, In January 2022, to assist the residents of the Braunwood area in
continuing conservation efforts and to help stay within the City’s allotted water right for
the Satellite System, the Water Utility established maximum monthly water use quotas
as a guide for the 12 residential customers;
WHEREAS, establishing a separate Braunwood system customer classification
and corresponding water rates for that system’s customers will enable the City to: (1)
better address its costs of operating that system; (2) encourage water conservation
practices in the Braunwood system; and (3) discourage wasteful water use practices
among the Braunwood system’s customers;
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 17, 2022
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WHEREAS, in light of the above recitals, and following the FCS Group utility rate
review conducted at City staff request, City staff recommends that City utility rates should
be adjusted as reflected in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.06.360 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.20.440 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit B to this Ordinance.
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 13.48.100 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit C to this Ordinance.
Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
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Ordinance No. 6883
November 17, 2022
Page 4 of 4
Section 6. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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EXHIBIT A—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.06.360 Water service Rates – Generally.
A. Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section, effective January
1,2023st of each year, the monthly base rate for all water user classifications except
interruptible wholesale except interruptible wholesale shall be as set forth in Table
13.06.360-1 below.
Table 13.06.360-1.
Monthly Charge
Meter Size (inches)
Effective
January 1,
202319
Effective
January 1,
202420
Effective
January 1,
202521
Effective
January 1, 2022
5/8, 3/4 $ 19.6116.65 $ 21.0817.18 $ 22.6617.71 $ 18.24
1 (Single-Family
Residential)
$ 19.6116.65 $ 21.0817.18 $ 22.6617.71 $ 18.24
1 (All Other
Classes)
$ 22.0118.69 $ 23.6619.28 $ 25.4319.88 $ 20.47
1-1/2 $ 23.960.35 $ 25.761.00 $ 27.691.65 $ 22.29
2 $ 27.623.46 $ 29.694.21 $ 31.9224.95 $ 25.69
3 $ 4553.13 $ 57.1146.57 $ 61.3948.00 $ 49.42
4 $ 66.6656.62 $ 71.6658.53 $ 77.0360.22 $ 62.01
6 $ 85.1872.36 $ 91.5774.66 $ 98.4476.96 $ 79.24
8 $ 110.0593.47 $ 118.3096.45 $ 127.1799.42 $ 102.37
10 $ 156.25132.72 $ 167.9736.95 $ 180.5741.17 $ 145.35
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Charge per 100 cubic feet (ccf)
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
202319
Effective
January 1,
20240
Effective
January 1,
20251
Effective
January 1, 2022
Single-Family Residential:
0 to 7 ccf $ 3.8930 $ 4.183.41 $ 4.493.51 $ 3.62
7.01 to 15 ccf $ 4.7503 $ 5.114.16 $ 5.494.29 $ 4.42
Over 15 ccf $ 5.404.58 $ 5.814.73 $ 6.254.87 $ 5.02
Multifamily Residential $ 4.653.94 $ 5.004.06 $ 5.384.19 $ 4.33
Commercial $ 4.9043 $ 5.274.47 $ 5.674.52 $ 4.56
Manufacturing/Industrial $ 4.793.40 $ 5.153.72 $ 5.544.08 $ 4.46
Schools $ 5.223.95 $ 5.614.23 $ 6.034.54 $ 4.86
Municipal/City Accounts $ 4.835.88 $ 5.195.39 $ 5.584.93 $ 4.49
Irrigation $ 6.46014.74 $ 6.945.13 $ 7.465.55 $ 6.01
Wholesale (Algona) $ 2.3314 $ 2.3320 $ 2.3327 $ 2.33
Fifty percent shall be added to all rates for water service for customers outside the city
limits. City of Auburn utility taxes are included in the monthly rate for all customers
except wholesale accounts. Wholesale rates exclude the 50 percent out-of-city service
charge and state excise taxes.
B. Interruptible wholesale water supply customers shall pay monthly the sum of the
following monthly:
1. Standby service charge.
2. Usage charge.
3. Purchased water surcharge.
1. Standby Service Charge:
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The standby service charge is the cost to maintain, repair, and replace the infrastructure
required to provide water utility service to the interruptible wholesale water customer
when the customer requests water supply from the city of Auburn. This is a fixed
monthly charge and does not include the delivery of any quantity of water.
2. Usage Charge:
The usage charge represents the cost of water supply. The charge is based on actual
water deliveries, if any, during the month times the usage rate.
3. Purchased Water Surcharge:
In any month in which water is purchased from Tacoma Public Utilities or other external
agency, the interruptible wholesale customer shall pay an additional charge of $3.31 per
ccf, applied to the quantity of water purchased by the city of Auburn during the month to
supply the interruptible wholesale customer.
Interruptible Wholesale Rates
Charge Effective January
1, 20192023
Effective January 1,
20202024
Effective January 1,
20212025
Effective
January 1,
2022
Standby
Service
Charge (per
month)
$ 1,147.9239.02 $ 1,147.921,142.00 $ 1,147.921,144.97 $ 1,147.92
Usage Charge
(per ccf)
$ 2.071.89 $ 1.952.07 $ 2.012.07 $ 2.07
Purchased
Water
Surcharge (per
ccf of water
purchased)*
$ 3.31 $ 3.31 $ 3.31 $ 3.31
* Subject to change if Tacoma Public Utilities updates its wholesale summer season peaking rate.
C. Water customers served by the City’s Braunwood water system. City water
customers served by the City’s Satellite Water System for Braunwood Estates
(approved by City Resolution 2114) shall be subject to the following monthly water
service rates, effective January 1, 2023:
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Monthly Charge
Meter Size (inches) Effective January 1,
2023
Effective January 1,
2024
Effective January 1,
2025
3/4" $ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1” $ 19.61 $ 21.08 $ 22.66
1-1/2” $ 23.96 $ 25.76 $ 27.69
2” $ 27.62 $ 29.69 $ 31.92
3” $ 53.13 $ 57.11 $ 61.39
4” $ 66.66 $ 71.66 $ 77.03
6” $ 85.18 $ 91.57 $ 98.44
8” $ 110.05 $ 118.30 $ 127.17
10” $ 156.25 $ 167.97 $ 180.57
Variable Charges based on ccf (100 cubic feet of water used)
Description Effective January 1,
2023
Effective January 1,
2024
Effective January 1,
2025
B1 (0-7 ccf) $3.89 $4.18 $4.49
B2 (7.01-15 ccf) $4.75 $5.11 $5.49
B3 (15.01 – 25 ccf) $5.40 $5.81 $6.25
B4 (25.01-38 ccf) $6.00 $6.45 $6.93
B5 (38+ ccf) $12.00 $12.90 $13.87
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EXHIBIT B—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.20.440 Sewer Rates and charges.
A. Sewer Rates. The monthly sewer charge to city of Auburn sanitary sewer customers
consists of two separate fees. Auburn sanitary sewer utility imposes a charge to
maintain, expand and operate the utility’s sewer conveyance facilities, and King County
imposes a separate fee for the service King County provides. No charge shall be
imposed by the city on the amount charged by King County, which amount the city shall
pass directly onto the customer as the cost of the service that King County is providing.
The Auburn monthly charge shall be as set forth in Table 13.20.440-1 below.
Table 13.20.440-1.
City of Auburn Monthly Charge
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
202319
Effective
January 1,
20240
Effective
January 1,
20251
Effective
January 1,
2022
Single-Family Residential Rate --
Inside City Limits
$ 27.945.17 $ 30.0425.45 $ 32.2925.72 $ 25.99
Single-Family Residential Rate --
Outside City Limits
$ 41.9137.76 $ 45.0638.18 $ 48.4438.58 $ 38.99
Non-Single-Family Residential
Rate -- Inside City Limits for the
first 750 cubic feet of water used
each month
$ 30.6525.75 $ 32.9526.64 $ 35.4227.58 $ 28.51
Plus for each additional 100 cubic
feet thereafter
$ 3.112.61 $ 3.342.70 $ 3.592.79 $ 2.89
Non-Single-Family Residential
Rate -- Outside City Limits for the
first 750 cubic feet of water used
each month
$ 45.9838.63 $ 49.4339.96 $ 53.1341.37 $ 42.77
Plus for each additional 100 cubic
feet thereafter
$ 4.673.92 $ 5.014.05 $ 5.394.19 $ 4.34
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Commercial accounts will be allowed to average winter water consumption for the billing
dates falling between December through May to determine the summer sewer rates for
the billing dates falling between July and October. Said allowance shall be upon
application and with appropriate justification that additional summer usage does not
enter the sewer system. The months of November through June shall be billed per
water used, at the rates noted above.
Commercial accounts without city water service shall be charged at the published rate
based on a city-approved water meter or other acceptable means of recording water
use. The meter shall be read by the city to determine sewage charges on commercial
private water systems.
Commercial accounts that have industrial use of domestic water that is not discharged
into the sanitary sewer system may request a deduct meter to measure the water that is
actually discharged to the sewer system. The customer will be allowed to deduct the
amount of water usage that is not discharged to the sanitary sewer system.
Irrigation meters shall not be billed for sanitary sewer service.
B. Permit Fees. Permit fees for side sewer repair, replacement, inspection, or
installation of side sewers shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule.
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EXHIBIT C—ORD. 6883
ACC 13.48.100 Storm Water Rates.
A. The customer classes and rates below are based upon the cost of services provided
by the storm utility. The storm water rates shall be as set forth in Table 13.48.100-1
below.
Table 13.48.100-1.
ESU1 Rate per Month
Customer Class
Effective
January 1,
202319
Effective
January 1,
20240
Effective
January 1,
20251
Effective
January 1,
2022
Single-Family Residential Parcels and
Two-Family Residential Parcels
$ 16.959.51 $ 18.0958 $ 19.317.38 $ 15.88
Non-Single-Family $ 16.9572 $ 18.096.44 $ 19.316.16 $ 15.88
Non-Single-Family with Detention $ 14.593.57 $ 15.573.60 $ 16.623.63 $ 13.67
Non-Single-Family with Retention $ 12.229.20 $ 13.049.90 $ 13.920.65 $ 11.45
Non-Single-Family with Water Quality
Treatment
$ 15.590.89 $ 16.642.00 $ 17.763.24 $ 14.60
Non-Single-Family with Detention and
Water Quality Treatment
$ 13.238.59 $ 14.129.70 $ 15.070.96 $ 12.39
Non-Single-Family with Retention and
Water Quality Treatment
$ 10.865.80 $ 11.596.99 $ 12.378.43 $ 10.17
1 An “equivalent service unit (ESU)” is defined in ACC 13.48.010 as 2,600 square feet
of impervious surface.
The customer classes set forth in this subsection shall be applicable only if the
qualifying on-site facilities have met applicable city standards upon installation, have
received city approval of construction, and are in conformity with the applicable
operations and maintenance standards. If the city determines that the operation and
maintenance standards are not being complied with, the customer class shall be
determined to be that of non-single-family only, until operation and maintenance of the
facilities meet city standards. The customer being billed may apply in writing for a
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system inspection. If the inspection shows that the facilities meet city standards, the
customer will be reclassified to the previous class.
B. Developed Parcels. Only developed parcels containing impervious surfaces as
defined in ACC 13.48.010 shall be charged.
C. Multiple Class Accounts. When a developed non-single-family parcel contains more
than one customer class, the appropriate rate for each customer class will be
calculated, and the aggregate total summed for billing.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6888 (Thomas)
Date:
October 24, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6888
Budget Impact:
2023 $101,762,785
2024 $81,734,972
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6888.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6888 establishes the City of Auburn's capital budget at $101,762,785 in 2023
and at $81,734,972 in 2024.
Background Summary:
Budget Process: In April, the City began the process of developing the budget for the 2023-
2024 biennium. This included a series of budget workshops with the Council during
September 2022. During these presentations and workshops, Council provided input and
staff moved forward with compiling the Preliminary 2023-2024 Biennial Budget. A copy of the
2023-2024 Preliminary Budget was filed with the City Clerk, distributed to Council, and made
available to the public on October 17, 2022.
Ordinance No. 6888 - Capital Facilities Plan: The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is the 2023-
2028 capital budget for the City. These needs and associated funding plans were an integral
part of the presentations and discussion with Council during the budget workshop process.
Council will adopt the City's 2023-2028 Capital Facilities Plan separately, with the approval of
Ordinance No. 6888.
Ordinance No. 6879 - 2023/2024 Biennial Budget: Council's approval of Ordinance No. 6879
will establish the City's 2023-2024 biennial budget. The 2023-2024 portion of the Capital
Facilities Plan is incorporated into the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, as presented to Council.
Staff recommends Council approval of Ordinance No. 6888.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:ORD.E
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Ordinance No. 6888
October 24, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6888
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023-2024
BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, in Ordinance No. 6682, the City Council created Chapter 3.06 of
the Auburn City Code to repurpose special capital funds and establish a multi-year
capital budgeting process.
NOW THEREFORE, 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 capital 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
capital 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 capital budget; g) at the meeting held by the City
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Ordinance No. 6888
October 24, 2022
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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.
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.
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Ordinance No. 6888
October 24, 2022
Page 3 of 5
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:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:__________________
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Ordinance No. 6888
October 24, 2022
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Schedule A
Beginning
Fund Balance
2023
Resources
2023
Expenditures
Ending
Fund Balance
Arterial Street $965,783 $9,085,192 $9,360,894 $690,081
Local Street 1,932,689 2,598,000 2,036,300 2,494,389
Arterial Street Preservation 2,699,358 4,041,772 4,100,000 2,641,130
Recreational Trails 95,845 7,100 - 102,945
Mitigation Fees 10,976,167 1,601,200 7,043,982 5,533,385
Municipal Park Construction 816,504 1,545,100 1,347,800 1,013,804
Capital Improvements 13,078,556 6,833,300 6,320,700 13,591,156
Local Revitalization 245,831 256,200 500,000 2,031
Water 3,321,676 10,752,092 13,041,560 1,032,208
Sewer 8,687,557 377,200 5,992,500 3,072,257
Storm Drainage 7,744,442 536,200 6,713,394 1,567,248
Airport 311,215 4,000,755 4,238,390 73,580
Cemetery 7,184 355,100 355,050 7,234
Innovation and Technology 237,354 674,700 585,300 326,754
Equipment Rental 4,508,173 3,470,540 3,096,120 4,882,593
$55,628,334 $46,134,451 $64,731,990 $37,030,795
2023 CAPITAL FUNDS BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSCAPITAL PROJECTSENTERPRISE FUNDSINTERNAL SERVICE FUNDSTOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET
TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $101,762,785 $101,762,785
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Ordinance No. 6888
October 24, 2022
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Schedule A
Beginning
Fund Balance
2024
Resources
2024
Expenditures
Ending
Fund Balance
Arterial Street $690,081 $11,307,150 $11,968,800 $28,431
Local Street $2,494,389 $2,546,100 $1,951,300 $3,089,189
Arterial Street Preservation $2,641,130 $4,203,100 $5,250,000 $1,594,230
Recreational Trails $102,945 $7,100 $0 $110,045
Mitigation Fees $5,533,385 $1,600,100 $7,003,800 $129,685
Municipal Park Construction 1,013,804 $568,800 $768,500 $814,104
Capital Improvements 13,591,156 $4,099,300 $7,249,500 $10,440,956
Local Revitalization 2,031 $2,082,866 $2,081,866 $3,031
Water 1,032,208 $5,603,310 $6,176,810 $458,708
Sewer 3,072,257 $377,200 $1,344,000 $2,105,457
Storm Drainage 1,567,248 $7,536,200 $8,065,000 $1,038,448
Airport 73,580 $1,145,755 $1,101,210 $118,125
Cemetery 7,234 $100 $50 $7,284
Innovation and Technology 326,754 $603,944 $514,544 $416,154
Equipment Rental 4,882,593 $3,023,152 $2,648,380 $5,257,365
$37,030,795 $44,704,177 $56,123,760 $25,611,212
2024 CAPITAL FUNDS BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDSCAPITAL PROJECTSENTERPRISE FUNDSINTERNAL SERVICE FUNDSTOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET
TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $81,734,972 $81,734,972
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5690 (Tate)
Date:
November 17, 2022
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5690
AG-S-128 Renewal
AG-S-128
AG-S-128 Amendment
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 5690.
Background for Motion:
The City of Auburn initially entered into a contract with B-Force Protection Security in late
2021. A contract amendment occurred to extend their services through 2022. This
Resolution authorizes the contract to extend through the end of 2023 and to expand the hours
of service.
Background Summary:
The City entered into a contract with B-Force Protection Security in 2021 in order to provide
increased, proactive security services for a number of city owned properties. Throughout
2021 and 2022 this service has served as a valuable deterrent to vandalism, graffiti, dumping
of garbage, trespassing and other criminal activity.
City Council previously approved Ordinance 6850 which authorized $500,000 of ARPA
funding to be directed to Community Development for the purposes of mitigating negative
economic impacts. Community Development prepared and deployed a citywide survey of
businesses seeking input on how these funds should be invested within the community. The
overwhelming response from the business community was to invest in safety and security.
Part of the purpose of the amendment to the B-Force security contract is to fund 12 hours of
daily security service from the hours of 9 pm to 9 am until the contract expires on December
31, 2023. At a rate of $52 per hour this equates to approximately $260,000 of the $500,000
of ARPA funding that would be used to mitigate economic impacts.
The contract for services is approximately $360,000. $260,000 of ARPA funds will be used
to fund the contract. An additional $100,000 will be used to fund the balance of the contract.
The $100,000 balance has already been approved by City Council as an ongoing budget line
item identified for security services.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
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Councilmember:Mulenga Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:November 21, 2022 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No. 5690
November 15, 2022
Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 5690 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND B-FORCE PROTECTION SECURITY, INC. FOR SECURITY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Auburn to contract with B-Force
Protection Security, Inc. to perform security guard services within the City of Auburn
based on a survey of City of Auburn businesses assessing how best to use federal funds
to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic;
WHEREAS, the City has experienced an increase in crime and vandalism in
several commercial areas that includes broken windows, graffiti, human defecation, open
drug use, dumping of garbage, and trespassing that could be positively impact by the
presence of security guard services within the City;
WHEREAS, while City of Auburn Police continue to respond to 911 calls that are
made in response to a crime that is in progress or that has already occurred, the City
intends to use private security services to proactively patrol areas where data and
experience shows that crime and vandalism has increased;
WHEREAS, the City has previously contracted with B-Force Protection Security,
Inc., and has benefited from the security presence after-hours when City buildings are
closed to the public and regular non-commissioned City staff are less available to address
time-sensitive issues that may arise in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
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Resolution No. 5690
November 15, 2022
Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2018
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute an Agreement between the City
and B-Force Protection Security, which agreement will be in substantial conformity with
the agreement attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed this 21st day of November, 2022.
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________ NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________ Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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THE CITY OF AUBURN AND B-FORCE PROTECTION SECURITY, INC. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AG-S-128 RELATING TO CITY FACILITY SECURITY PATROL
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUBURN, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”), and B-FORCE PROTECTION SECURITY, INC. (hereinafter referred to as the “PROVIDER”). The City and Provider agree to amend the Agreement AG-S-128 executed on the 3rd day of November 2021.
The additions and changes to the Agreement are described as follows: 1. CONTRACT TERM: The term of the Agreement for Professional Services is extended to
December 31, 2023. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES: See Amended Exhibit A, which is attached and by this reference
made part of this Amendment. Additionally, while on the property the provider will report any damages or problems to the City related to City facilities, vehicles, equipment, and/or City staff. The Provider shall perform the services as an independent contractor and shall not be deemed, by virtue of this Agreement and the performance thereof, to have entered into any partnership, joint venture, employment or other relationship with the City.
3. PROVIDER’S REPRESENTATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS. The Provider agrees to comply with all applicable laws and to ensure all staff employed by Provider are trained to comply with all applicable laws. Provider and all persons who will perform services under this Agreement will at all times be properly licensed, qualified, trained, and certified to perform the services pursuant to RCW 18.170 and/or WAC 308-19, and any other applicable
authority. 4. COMPENSATION: The total amount of this amendment is $359,784.00. This amendment
adds $30,000.00 to cover the additional scope in 2022 as set forth in the Amended Exhibit A As total compensation for the Provider’s performance of the services provided based on this Amended Agreement, the City shall pay the Provider fees and costs not-to-exceed $329,784.00 in 2023. The City shall fund this contract ,in part, with its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that are allocated and administered in accordance with City Ordinances 6832 and 6850. A primary purpose of this Contract is to meet the ongoing public health response to the
COVID-19 pandemic and to mitigate the pandemic’s negative economic impacts by providing additional public safety support to City businesses experiencing such negative economic impacts as a result of the pandemic. 5. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY. The Provider certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
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b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or
had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation
of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code; d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
e. Where the Provider is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, it will provide an explanation to the City prior to executing this Amendment.
6. NONDISCRIMINATION. The Provider may not discriminate in violation of any State or Federal law (including RCW 49.60, 42 U.S.C. §12111 et. seq., and/or 28 C.F.R. Part 35) regarding any services or activities to which this Agreement may apply directly or through
contractual, hiring, or other arrangements. REMAINING TERMS UNCHANGED: All other provisions of the Agreement between the parties for AG-S-128 executed on the 3rd day of November 2021, shall remain unchanged, and in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. B-FORCE PROTECTION SECURITY, INC. CITY OF AUBURN
By: ___________________________ ____________________________
Authorized signature Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date:__________________________ Date:________________________
Approved as to form (Optional): Approved as to form: ________________________________ _____________________________ Attorney for (Other Party) Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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ENG-171-ELH, Revised 12/19
December 15, 2021
Eddie Hasanovic
B-Force Protection Security, Inc.
PO Box 88143
Tukwila, WA 88143
RE: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services, AG-S-128
City Facility Security Patrol
Dear Mr. Hasanovic:
Enclosed please find an executed copy of the above-referenced Amendment No. 1. This
amendment extends the term of the agreement to December 31, 2022 and includes
additional compensation in the amount of $154,080.00.
For the City's tracking and record keeping purposes, please reference AG-S-128 on all
correspondence and related material. Our records indicate that your insurance
certificate(s), as required in Section 12 of the original agreement, expires on January 16,
2022. Please forward the required certificate(s) of insurance when they are available to
Amanda DeSilver, Contracts Administration Supervisor.
As the project manager, I am the designated contact for this agreement and all
amendments. Questions, assignments and coordination shall be routed through me. You
can contact me at 253-288-3158.
Sincerely,
Lisa Moore
Facilities Manager
Administration Department
LM/ad/as
Enclosure
cc: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Electronic Distribution Only
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