HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-2012_Council Meeting
Arlington City Council
February 6, 2012 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers
110 E. Third
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CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I’d like to call the meeting to order. Would you please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Jan, would you please call the roll?
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Oertle: I move to approve the agenda as presented
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on the agenda.
Please limit remarks to three minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the January 21, 2012 Council Mini-Retreat and January 23, 2012 Council Meeting
2. Accounts Payable
3. Public Art Donation Acceptance
Mayor Pro Tem Oertle: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
1. Star Annexation - Acceptance of 10% petition and move forward on 60% Petition
Staff Presentation: Todd Hall
Motion: Marilyn Oertle
2. Snohomish County CPG Agreement
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Motion: Dick Butner
3. Blue Marble Environmental Contract Amendment #4
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Motion: Dick Butner
4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 to reject the 2012 CPI Increases To City
Water Rates And Charges
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Motion: Dick Butner
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen, do you have an Administrator Report?
MAYOR’S REPORT
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Steve, do we have a need for an Executive Session?
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
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ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
MINI-RETREAT MINUTES
January 21, 2012
Attendees:
- Facilitator Steve Peiffle
- Councilmembers Ken Klein, Steve Baker, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Randy
Tendering, Dick Butner, and Chris Raezer
- City Staff present: Mayor Tolbert, Nelson Beazley, Rob Putnam, Jim Kelly, Kristin
Banfield, David Kuhl, Paul Ellis, Bryan Terry, Jim Chase, Bruce Stedman, and Allen
Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by the Retreat Facilitator, Steve Peiffle. Mr. Peiffle
briefly reviewed the ground rules for the retreat.
How meeting agendas are set
City Administrator Allen Johnson provided a brief synopsis of the agenda setting process for
Council meetings. Discussion items included the addition of items on to the agenda using the
“Approval of the Agenda” process and the “Miscellaneous Council Items” on the workshop
agendas. Council was encouraged to provide staff with any questions they may have about an
item in advance so that staff can provide the detail to all the Council members at the Council
meeting. Council expressed a desire for staff to provide more detail on the cover sheets or a brief
memo on the history so that everyone is on the same page. This is especially helpful when an
issue or project has been discussed over many months or years.
Kristin Banfield provided a brief review of the internal process for creating the draft Council
agendas that are then provided to the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for approval. Staff noted that
Council agendas are planned out as far in advance as possible to ensure that we don’t miss an
important step. Council requested that they receive a print out of the future agendas on a
quarterly basis. It was noted that Council will be receiving monthly financial reports and detailed
quarterly presentations on our current financial position.
Conduct of meeting issues
Discussion was had on ensuring that our public is truly informed on what the Council is
considering. It is also important for the Council to hear from the public on items that the Council
is discussing. Council and the Mayor agreed to add an item to the workshop agendas to provide
the public an opportunity to give input on any item on that agenda. This would help Council to
receive information from the public well before an item appears on the Council agenda for
action. The regular Council meeting will still include the opportunity for public comment on
items not on the agenda. The City also needs to educate and inform the community that the
Council Workshops are open to the public.
After discussion with staff, the council will consider the option to approve an ordinance on the
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same night as a public hearing is held. This will be done on an item by item basis, weighing
factors such as level of controversy and urgency. Staff will be sure to add a motion to the cover
sheet so the Council has the option available. Staff will also add the question of action or non-
action for the Mayor to pose of the Council after the public hearing is closed.
Mayor Tolbert reminded everyone in attendance that we need to be hard on ideas, soft on people
when discussing things at Council meetings and to let a speaker finish before the responses
begin. Mr. Peiffle reminded everyone that the use of your microphone will help address the
situation when you may feel cut off before you have finished your statement or question.
Communications to/from staff
City Administrator Allen Johnson stated that the job of the City staff in part is to make sure that
the Mayor and the City Council get the information necessary to make the decisions in the policy
arena. Anything you need to be a good policy maker we will get it to you; there are no hidden
agendas. Staff requested that questions or information requests go through the directors, so that
we can be sure that the information is provided. Allen noted for the Council that the Department
Directors will tell him about correspondence / questions they receive from a Councilmember or
the Mayor. Ultimately you hold Allen accountable for this flow of information, so he needs to
hold the Directors accountable for it.
Chief Beazley reminded the group that visits from the Mayor and Councilmembers is most
welcome. It would demonstrate that you care and that you are interested in what they do. Policing
and the fire service have changed dramatically in the past 10 years and we welcome the
opportunity to ride along with us. Visits to all departments were extended.
Chief Beazley suggested that the Council should entertain a regular schedule of department
updates from each department (maybe quarterly or every 6 months). Directors would love this
opportunity and would provide us with an opportunity to include what has changed operationally
since the last briefing. Briefings like this will be added to the agenda setting process in the
coming weeks.
Councilmember Nelson thanked all the Directors for the reception she has received from all of
the City staff. She noted that the staff has been very welcoming, accommodating and friendly.
Communications among/within Council
A lengthy discussion of the Council was held regarding the use of emails and/or telephone
conversations to convey information versus having discussions that could violate the Open
Public Meetings Act. Steve Peiffle presented a PowerPoint prepared by Steve DiJulio of Foster
Pepper regarding this very topic. Mayor Tolbert noted that her take-away from Mr. DiJulio’s
presentation at a recent workshop was to remind the Council and the staff to have our discussions
in the public setting where it should be happening as opposed to through emails, in the parking
lot, on the phone, or others.
Misc. Council issues
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Council had a few additional issues that they would like discussion on at future workshops,
including more frequent updates on the budget as well as some education so we know where to
look for what you want to know, what the Council can do to help on Economic Development,
when to have future Council retreats, a salary review commission for elected officials, and a
review of the process for City staff salary surveys.
Staff in attendance was excused at 11:50am and the Council convened a short break-out session
with Mayor Tolbert, City Administrator Allen Johnson, and Facilitator / City Attorney Steve
Peiffle.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:20pm.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
DRAFT
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 23, 2012
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn
Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief
Nelson Beazley, Officers DeWitt, Phillips, Ventura and Cone, also Elizabeth Chamberlin and Monica
Schlagel, Fire personnel Kraski, Hillis, Knepper, Ruffner, Hargroves, Honsowetz, Price, Tachell,
Galbraith, Platt and Jenness, Julie Good, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Cristy Brubaker, David Kuhl, Todd Hall,
Bryan Terry, Sarah Lopez, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Bruce Angell – Planning Commission Chair, Kirk Boxleitner – Arlington
Times, Gale Fiege – Everett Herald, Ed Aylesworth, David Duskin, Margaret Larson, Terry Marsh, Linda
Byrnes, Sarah Arney – North County Outlook, Kris McDuffy – Supt. Arlington School District, Sid Logan,
Mike Hopson, Cindy Huleatt, Yolada Larson, Bob Larson, Kay Duskin
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The selection of a Mayor Pro Tem is a process done every two years. Dick Butner nominated Marilyn
Oertle to be Mayor Pro Tem. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Shawn Yanity, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Shawn Yanity spoke and gave a listing of some Arlington programs supported by the Tribe. At this time
he presented the City of Arlington a check for $195,000.
Santa Run – Tom Cooper and Firefighter / Paramedic Hargroves
Assistant Fire Chief Tom Cooper briefly spoke to the annual Santa Run, and Officer Hargroves gave the
results of this 13-night special event: 6,500 pounds of food and $882 for the Food Bank.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed with
a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January #, 2012 and January 9, 2012 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #75571 through #75639 dated December 31, 2011
through December 31, 2011 in the amount of $313,697.60, and
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 23, 2012
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EFT Payments and Claim Checks #75640 through #75715 dated January 4, 2012 through
January 17, 2012 in the amount of $755,581.47.
3. Public Art donation acceptance
4. Acceptance of FEMA A.F.G. grant and approval to purchase Hose & Nozzles from LN Curtis
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Regarding Annexation of a Portion
of SR 9 and SR 531
Community Development Director David Kuhl spoke to the request and asked for Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County regarding Annexation
of a Portion of SR9 and SR532. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting SR9 ROW Annexation
With the use of a power point presentation Mr. Kuhl located the site and then asked for Council approval.
He then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed ordinance providing for the Annexation to the City of
Arlington of certain unincorporated right of way situated within Snohomish County, and repealing
Ordinance 2011-010. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting SR531 ROW Annexation
David Kuhl referred to the projected map as he described the property. He requested Council approval of
this Ordinance..
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed ordinance providing for the Annexation to the City of
Arlington of certain unincorporated right of way situated within Snohomish County, and repealing
Ordinance 2011-009. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Consideration of Notification of Intention to Annex - 10% Petition for Star Annexation
Associate Planner Todd Hall briefly spoke to the Petition for Annexation and located the area with the use
of a power point presentation. He noted the area, present zoning, and he stated that the February 6
meeting would consider acceptance of the 10% petition. Staff recommends scheduling a meeting to
consider the 10% petition. He then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to schedule a meeting with the initiating arties for the Star Annexation at the
February 6, 2012 City Council meeting to decide whether to accept the 10% Petition for Annexation,
whether the area would assume proportionate share of debt, whether zoning would be assumed for the
annexed area, and, if approved, the proponents would be able to circulate the 60% Petition for
Signatures. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Acceptance of Dedications and Easements from the Sapphire Partners Final Short Plat
Todd Hall spoke to the Sapphire Final Short Plat.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the dedication of rights-of-way, easements, sidewalks or other public
facilities for the Sapphire Final Short Plat, as shown on the site plan received by the City on January 9,
2012, subject to minor changes in the descriptive language on the plat map. Ken Klein seconded the
motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 23, 2012
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Settlement Offer from Donald W. Wright Regarding Public Records Act claim
With the use of a power point presentation City Attorney Steve Peiffle presented the suit Donald W.
Wright vs. the City of Arlington. He reviewed the situation and spoke to Mr. Wright’s request. Mr. Peiffle
requested that the appeal be denied, and then he answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to reject Donald W. Wright’s offer to settle the Public Records Act lawsuit filed
under Snohomish County Superior Court Case #11-2-07068-7 and all related appeals by payment of
$500.00, and authorize the City Attorney to defend the case through all necessary appeals. ALL
Councilmembers seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Tolbert spoke to the revision of procedures proposed during the recent Council Retreat regarding
audience members speaking to Discussion Items.
Overview of City Website
With the use of an overhead demonstration Information Technology Manager Bryan Terry reviewed the
City Website showing how it is navigated. He asked for Council questions. He stated that Sherri Phelps
could be contacted with questions. Discussion followed. Mr. Terry encouraged Council and Community
feedback.
Public Art Donation Acceptance
Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez spoke to the Dave Tremko request to donate a wood carved eagle to
the City. This request has gone through the processes necessary for acceptance. Ms. Lopez then
answered Council questions.
Request to Rescind Water Rate CPI Adjustment for 2012
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to his Request and reasons for deferring the scheduled water rate
increases. He then answered Council questions.
Snohomish County CPG Agreement (Utilities)
Mr. Kelly noted the Prevention Grant and gave an overview of the waste reduction and recycling program.
Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Blue Marble Environmental Contract Amendment
Mr. Kelly spoke to the Blue Marble support of the City refuse and recycling program. He was then asked a
to bring a listing of the numerous Blue Marble activities associated with the City to an upcoming meeting.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Stilly Valley Little League and City of Arlington
Mr. Kelly addressed the request by the Little League for the City to hold the fees to the 2011 rate in view
that the Little League would be providing additional maintenance activities and taking responsibility for the
grooming of the fields. He then distributed a schedule of new vs. old Stilly Valley Little League Fee rates.
Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
4th Quarter 2011 & 2011 Year End Financials
With the aid of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Kelly reviewed information on 4th quarter
and year end financials for 2011. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Kelly and City Administrator
Allen Johnson answered Council questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no one in the audience who wished to comment on items discussed.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Allen Johnson briefly spoke to the snow event, also Saturday’s Council Retreat.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert briefly noted some of the events she had recently attended.
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 23, 2012
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Dick Butner asked about the medical marijuana meeting whereupon David Kuhl gave all a brief update,
while Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave
brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated that there was no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43PM.
____________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
CA #3
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 6, 2012
SUBJECT:
Public Art Donation- Dave Tremko, 10 ft. wood eagle/bear sculpture
ATTACHMENTS:
Photos of 10 ft. wood eagle / bear sculpture
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Executive, Recreation
Recreation: Contact Sarah Lopez, 360-403-3448
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Dave Tremko (Studio Tremko, 315. West Ave) has applied to donate a 10 ft. wood
eagle/bear sculpture to the City of Arlington during the Eagle Festival. Value of
artwork is $2500. He is requesting the sculpture be placed in the east round-about on
Division Street. The Arts Council has agreed to pay for the concrete footing for the
piece. We would need city crews to excavate and install the sculpture.
HISTORY:
As part of the public art procedure, this piece has been reviewed and approved by the
Public Art Committee and PARC.
ALTERNATIVES
Deny donation request of this piece, or recommend alternate location.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
accept the wood sculpture donation from Dave Tremko and direct staff to
install it in the round-about on Division Street.
I move to
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #1
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 6, 2012
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Notification of Intention to Annex – 10% Petition for Star Annexation
(PLN20110047)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Revised 10% Petition for Annexation to City of Arlington
2. Star Annexation – Addendum to Land Use Application
3. Exhibits A & B
4. Vicinity and Zoning Maps of Proposed Annexation
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community Development – Todd Hall, 360-403-3436
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
A 10% Petition for Annexation form has been submitted for approximately 52.28 acres located
near the corner of 172nd Street NE/SR 531 and SR 9, of which approximately 30.80 acres are
owned by the proponents. The properties are within the City Urban Growth Area (UGA), and
the current City limits abut the proposed annexation area to the west. The City’s
Comprehensive Plan designates the area as both General Commercial (GC) and High Density
Residential (RHD), and the zoning map pre-zones this area with the same designations.
HISTORY:
Ron Thomas, on behalf of The Commerce Bank of Washington (TCB) and Gray1 Washington
LLC, are the proponents for the annexation request. They submitted an application for
annexation/Annexation 10% Petition form on December 14, 2011. The proposed annexation
had been applied for in 2006 by previous owners, but was put on indefinite hold by the City
due to water/sewer incapacities at the time. The current applicants applied in 2010, but the
annexation was put on hold by the City of Arlington due to review by Boundary Review Board
requesting the remaining properties within UGA to be included in annexation. This came
about during the recent Hilltop and Thompson Annexations which were approved in 2011.
The City Council considered whether to move with a consideration for acceptance of the 10%
Petition for Annexation on January 23, 2012.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve.
2. Deny with or without prejudice.
3. Geographically modify.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to accept the Annexation 10% Petition form for the Star Annexation, allowing the
circulation of the 60% petition for annexation, subject to the assumption of their proportionate
share of the City’s bonded indebtedness and the assumption of the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Designation of General Commercial and High Density Residential and zoning of General
Commercial and High Density Residential.
10% PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
ANNEXATION NAME STAR ANNEXATION File No. PLN20110047
TO: City Council of the City of Arlington
238 North Olympic Avenue
Arlington, Washington 98223
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, being the owners of not less than 10% in value, according to the assessed valuation for
general taxation, of the real property described on the reverse, or any portion thereof, lying contiguous to the City of
Arlington, Washington, do hereby petition that such territory be annexed to and made a part of the City of Arlington,
Washington under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, et. seq., and any amendments thereto, of the State of
Washington.
The territory proposed to be annexed is within Snohomish County, Washington and is described on Exhibit “A” (legal
description) attached herein.
WHEREFORE the undersigned respectfully petition the Honorable City Council and ask:
a) That appropriate action be taken to entertain this Petition, fixing a date for a public hearing, causing notice to
be published and posted specifying the time and place of such hearing and inviting all persons interested to
appear and voice approval or disapproval of such annexation; and
b) That following such hearing, and subsequent to approval by the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board, if
such is convenient, the City Council determine by ordinance that such annexation shall be effective and that
property to be annexed shall become a part of the City of Arlington, Washington subject to its laws and
ordinances then and thereafter in force, including a Comprehensive Plan to become effective upon annexation
if the same is provided pursuant to RCW 35A.14.330.
The undersigned hereby petition the Arlington City Council to annex the property described in Exhibit “A” attached
herein into the City of Arlington, with that property assuming the proportionate share of the City’s bonded
indebtedness and assuming the land use designation of General Commercial and High Density Residential in the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation of General Commercial and High Density Residential in the Arlington
Municipal Code Official Zoning Map in accordance with the requirements of the City Council of said City, as noted
in the minutes of entry of the records of the City Council meeting.
This Petition is accompanied and has attached herein as Exhibit “B” a diagram that outlines the boundaries of the
property sought to be annexed.
These pages are a group of pages containing an identical text and prayer intended by the signers of this Petition to be
presented and considered as one Petition and may be filed with other pages containing additional signatures which
cumulatively may be considered as a single Petition.
PRAYER OF PETITION:
1. Annexation of area described in Exhibits “A” and “B;” and
2. Assumption of a proportionate share of indebtedness of the City of Arlington; and
3. Assumption of the City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code and Official Zoning
Map land use designations and zoning districts for the subject area.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGNERS AND VOLUNTEER SOLICITORS
1. Sign your name as you sign on legal documents; married women sign “Mary D . Jones” not “Mrs. John D. Jones.”
2. Only property owners should sign.
3. The signature of a record owner, as determined by the records of the County Auditor, shall be sufficient without the
signature of his or her spouse.
4. In case of mortgaged property, the signature of the mortgagor shall be sufficient, without the signature of his or her
spouse.
STAR ANNEXATION
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WA
ADDENDUM TO LAND USE APPLICATION / ANNEXATION FORM
Land Use Application references to “See Attached Addendum” as stated on the application form.
The signed applicants and proponents for this annexation request are Gray1 Washington LLC
and TCB Property Associates LLC (formerly the Equity Funding LLC parcels).
List all property Parcel Numbers (all 14 digits)
31052400300800
31052400300700
31052400300900
31052400301000
31052500103400
31052500102200
31052500200100 Applicant – Gray1 Washington LLC
31052500201800 Applicant – TCB Property Associates LLC
31052500201900 Applicant – TCB Property Associates LLC
31052500201600 Applicant – TCB Property Associates LLC
Points of Access to Property
The subject parcels are accessed by two intersecting roads. 172nd Street NE provides direct
access to the northern four parcels and to the parcel along its southern boundary. These parcels
are owned by Zahradnik and Allen along the north side of 172nd and Gray1 Washington LLC
along the south side of 172nd.
91st Avenue NE provides direct frontage access to the parcels owned by Gray1 Washington LLC,
TCB Property Associates LLC, Tanis and Lindell.
Four of the western most parcels front SR 9 and according to the Washington State Department
of Transportation, direct site access from this state highway will not be allowed.
Street or known address of property
The proposed annexation includes ten tax parcels. The addresses are as follows;
Owner Address Parcel Number
Zahradnik, Evelyn 8911 172nd St. NE 31052400300800
Zahradnik, Evelyn 8905 172nd St. NE 31052400300700
Allen, Charlene Unknown 31052400300900
Allen, Charlene 8927 172nd St NE 31052400301000
Addendum to the application for the Star annexation to the City of Arlington, WA
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Street or known address of property (cont.)
Owner Address Parcel Number
Tanis, Frank 17007 91st Ave NE 31052500103400
Lindell, Bill 1702791st Ave NE 31052500102200
Gray1 Washington LLC 9010 172nd St. NE 31052500200100
TCB Property Assoc. LLC 17020 91st Ave NE 31052500201800
TCB Property Assoc. LLC 16914 91st Ave NE 31052500201900
TCB Property Assoc. LLC 16828 91st Ave NE 31052500201600
Legal Description of Property – (source is Snohomish County Assessor’s profiles)
31052400300800 SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 05 RT-14A-15A) W1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 EXC
S1/2 E1/2 THOF SUBJ ESE PUD
31052400300700 SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 05 RT-14 & 15) E1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4 LESS
S1/2 OF W1/2 THOF REFER TO 243105-3-007-0106 FOR MH ONLY
31052400300900 SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 05 RT-15B) S1/2 W1/2 E1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4
31052400301000 SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 05 RT-15C S1/2 E1/2 W1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4
EXC CO RD SUBJ ESE PUD IF ANY
31052500103400 SEC 24 TWP 31 RGE 05 RT-15B) S1/2 W1/2 E1/2 E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4
31052500102200 SEC 25 TWP 31 RGE 05 S 69.5FT OF W 330FT OF FDT - N 264FT OF
W 660FT OF NW1/4 NE1/4 EXC W 30FT FOR CO RD AKA PTN OF
TR 1 OF SP307(7-77) AF NO 7709090208
31052500200100 Section 25 Township 31 Range 05 Quarter NW N1/2 N1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4
EXC PTN LY W OF SR 9 AS CONVYD TO ST OF WA REC AFN
790468 & 1206146 & ALSO EXC CO RDS ALG N & E SIDES & LESS
RD R/W TO ST OF WA PER WD REC AFN 201105040323
31052500201800 Section 25 Township 31 Range 05 Quarter NW LOT 1 OF SNO CO PFN
00-100817 SP REC UND AFN 200012145001 BEING PTN NE1/4
NW1/4 SD SEC 25 LY ELY SR 9 EXC WLY PTN TO STATE OF WA
FOR R/W PER WD REC UND AFN 201108190182
31052500201900 Section 25 Township 31 Range 05 Quarter NW LOT 2 OF SNO CO PFN
00-100817 SP REC UND AFN 200012145001 BEING PTN S1/2 NE1/4
NW1/4 SD SEC 25 LY ELY SR 9 EXC WLY PTN TO STATE OF WA
FOR R/W PER WD REC UND AFN 201108190182
31052500201600 Section 25 Township 31 Range 05 Quarter NW S 300FT NE1/4 NW1/4
SD SEC 25 LY E SSH 9 AS EST BY AFN 1213644 EXC CO RD AKA
LOT 2 OF SP NO ZA9004213SP REC UND AFN 9107190354 EXC
WLY PTN TO STATE OF WA FOR R/W PER WD REC UND AFN
201108190182
Applicant’s legal description is attached from recent survey performed by Orca Land Surveying.
Addendum to the application for the Star annexation to the City of Arlington, WA
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Addendum to the application for the Star annexation to the City of Arlington, WA
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Approximate acreage AND square footage of property
Parcel Number Acreage Square Footage
31052400300800 7.5 326,7000
31052400300700 7.5 326,700
31052400300900 2.5 108,900
31052400301000 2.5 108,900
31052500103400 .48 20,909
31052500102200 1.0 43,560
31052500200100 7.2766 316,696
31052500201800 9.42 410,335
31052500201900 7.04 306,662
31052500201600 7.06 307,534
Existing zoning of property
Parcel Number Zoning
31052400300800 LDMR
31052400300700 R-7200
31052400300900 R-7200
31052400301000 LDMR
31052500103400 R-7200
31052500102200 R-7200
31052500200100 PCB
31052500201800 LDMR
31052500201900 R-7200
31052500201600 R-7200
Existing comprehensive plan designation of property
31052400300800 UMDR
31052400300700 ULDR
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Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #2
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 6, 2012
SUBJECT:
Coordinated Prevention Grant for Waste Reduction and Recycling FY 2012-2013
ATTACHMENTS:
DRAFT Coordinated Prevention Grant Sub-recipient Agreement between Snohomish County
and the City of Arlington
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works - Utilities
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $4,837 (over two year period 2012-2013)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Recycling Budget
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Council is being requested to approve acceptance of the above noted grant originating from the
Department of Ecology and being administered by Snohomish County Solid Waste Division for
the amount of $19,347 ($14,510 State Share and $4,837 City Match) to continue to fund the City’s
refuse and recycling program for fiscal years 2012-2013.
HISTORY:
The City has been a recipient of the CPG Grant for several years which has allowed the City to
provide information and outreach to Arlington’s citizens, business and schools about improved
waste management practices – all of which not only reduce waste tonnage sent to landfills but
reduces waste disposal costs for citizens, business and schools.
The funding cycle is for a two year grant, years 2012-2013. During the 2012-2013 cycle the
Department of Ecology is funding Snohomish County as a whole and the City of Arlington will
be a sub-recipient of Snohomish County distributions based on population levels. Snohomish
County will be the administrator of the CPG Grant for 2012-2013. The total amount of funds for
Arlington over the two year period is $19,347.
ALTERNATIVES
- Table for further discussion
- Do not accept grant
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the Snohomish County Coordinated Prevention Grant Agreement for
funding for the City’s recycling program and authorize the mayor to sign the 2012-2013 grant
agreement when finalized and approved by the City Attorney.
COORDINATED PREVENTION GRANT
SUBSUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
AND
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Snohomish County, a
political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY”, and the
city of Arlington, a Washington municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
"SUBRECIPIENT" utilizing Coordinated Prevention Grant funds provided by the Department of
Ecology, hereinafter referred to as “ECOLOGY” .
In consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants contained herein, the parties
agree as follows:
JURISDICTION:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
Snohomish County
3000 Rockefeller Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
COUNTY GRANT COORDINATOR:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
E-MAIL:
Sego Jackson
425-388-6490
425-388-6490
sego.jackson@snoco.org
SUBRECIPENT GRANT OFFICER:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
E-MAIL:
Kris Wallace
360-403-3538
360-435-7944
kwallace@arlingtonwa.gov
FUNDING SOURCE
MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST
STATE GRANT SHARE
LOCAL SHARE
STATE MAXIMUM GRANT PERCENT
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.
Local Toxics Control Account
$ 19,347
$ 14,510
$ 4,837
75 %
91-6001401
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGREEMENT January 1, 2012
EXPIRATION DATE OF THE AGREEMENT June 30, 2013
PART 1: SCOPE OF WORK
A. Task Description: The SUBRECIPIENT and a consultant to be contracted by the
SUBRECIPIENT, will provide waste reduction and recycling (WR&R) assistance and
information to businesses, multi-family properties, the Arlington School District, and at public
events & festivals. The SUBRECIPIENT will identify and target city businesses, multi-family
properties and schools that are not currently recycling. The outreach materials and
assistance will focus on increasing recycling efforts as well as preventing contamination in
the recycling and organics waste streams. The SUBRECIPIENT will develop, print and
distribute letters, flyers and newsletters to promote the WR&R program to this targeted
audience. The SUBRECIPIENT will approach 70 of the largest waste generating non-
recycling businesses and expects 18 businesses (25%) will increase or start new waste
reduction and/or recycling programs. WR&R outreach efforts may coincide with city
environmental efforts/programs such as water conservation, storm water management and
hazardous waste management. The SUBRECIPIENT will provide recycling outreach
assistance to multi-family properties including on-site assistance to the 25 largest and/or
non-recycling multi-family properties and expects 10 properties (40%) will start new
recycling programs, resulting in an estimated multi-family recycling participation increase
from 83% to 95-100%. The SUBRECIPIENT will continue providing WR&R assistance to
the Arlington School District. New and/or expanded recycling programs will occur in 4
schools. The SUBRECIPIENT will provide recycling coordination and support, including
design setup and temporary recycling containers at 5 City sponsored public events such as
the Arlington Fly-Inn, the Street Fair, spring/summer concerts in parks, and other public
venues. To support City WR&R activities, a limited supply of bins and bags may be
purchased.
B. Goal Statement: The goal of this task is to increase waste reduction and recycling programs
at businesses, multi-family properties, schools and at public events in the City of Arlington.
C. Outcome Statement: Over the 18-month grant period, the SUBRECIPIENT expects 18 new
business WR&R programs, 10 new multi-family recycling programs, 4 new and/or expanded
recycling programs in the Arlington School District, and 5 recycling programs designed and
setup at public events. As a result, approximately 75 tons of recyclable material will be
diverted from the waste stream.
D. Work Plan, Deliverables and Activities Timeline:
Quarter Activity
Q1 Identify target audience for business, multi-family and
schools sectors. Mail promotional WR&R information to
mf/business sectors. Meetings with school district and 4
schools.
Q2 Outreach to business & multi-family sectors and 4 schools.
Identify spring/summer public events & plan recycle needs.
Q3 Outreach to business & multi-family sectors. Recycling
support to summer public events.
Q4 On-going outreach & follow-up WR&R for business & multi-
family. Meetings with school district to assess WR&R
needs for new starting school year.
Q5 On-going outreach & follow-up WR&R for business & multi-
family. Follow-up assistance to school district/schools as
needed.
Q6 On-going outreach & follow-up WR&R for business & multi-
family. Setup for recycling needs at spring/summer public
events. Final reporting on all sectors.
E. Method of Evaluation: The SUBRECIPIENT will track and report quarterly on number of new
programs started or expanded, number of participants involved, and tonnage of recyclables
collected. The SUBRECIPIENT will also track the total number of outreach & follow-up
contacts/visits.
PART 2: BUDGET
TASK Maximum Eligible Cost
City of Arlington WR&R Outreach Assistance &
Education
$ 19,347
TOTAL MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE COST $ 19,347
STATE SHARE (75%) $ 14,510
LOCAL CASH MATCH (25%) $ 4,837
PART 3: BUDGET CONDITIONS
A. The COUNTY and ECOLOGY require the SUBRECIPIENT to provide a match of 25
percent of the maximum eligible cost with cash.
B. Overhead is eligible at a rate up to 25 percent of staff salaries and benefits for actual time
spent on tasks outlined in this Agreement. Salaries and benefits to administer the grant
agreement are eligible (excluding time spent to write a grant application).
C. The SUBRECIPIENT must submit a written request to the COUNTY to amend budgets
between grant tasks, to modify a scope of work, or for a budget increase or decrease. To
increase or decrease the Agreement’s total maximum eligible cost or change the scope of
work for any tasks as outlined in this Agreement, the COUNTY requires a formal
amendment.
D. The SUBRECIPIENT must provide the COUNTY with an updated Spending Plan when
requested by the COUNTY.
E. Any work performed or costs incurred prior to the effective date or after the expiration date
of this Agreement will be at the sole expense of the SUBRECIPIENT.
PART 4: SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. BILLING
1. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the COUNTY, the SUBRECIPIENT shall submit
a payment request to the COUNTY quarterly (by calendar year).
2. The SUBRECIPIENT must submit payment requests on approved State Invoice Voucher
forms: A19-1A, B1/B2, C1/C2. The SUBRECIPIENT must submit an A-19 signed in blue
ink by an authorized person. The B2 and C2 forms are acceptable in electronic format.
The SUBRECIPIENT must also include all backup documentation to support items listed
on Form C1/C2. The budget is organized by task and therefore, the SUBRECIPIENT
shall itemize costs by task on Form C1/C2 and Form B1/B2. Forms B1 and C1 are used
only when interlocal costs are used towards the 25% match.
3. Any income directly generated as a result of the activities funded by this grant shall be
reported as a credit against the expenses of that activity, as required by ECOLOGY’S
Administrative Requirements for SUBRECIPIENTs of ECOLOGY Grants and Loans,
ECOLOGY Publication #91-18.
B. REPORTING
1. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a progress report with each payment request quarterly
unless otherwise approved by the COUNTY. These reports shall include activities that
support incurred costs shown on the C1 or C2 of the payment request, and must be
submitted on-line through the Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse. The quarterly
report must be submitted before the COUNTY can process a payment request.
2. SUBRECIPIENT must submit a final report of task outcomes through the Solid Waste
Information Clearinghouse. The final report must be submitted before the COUNTY can
process a final payment request.
C. DOCUMENTATION
1. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit supporting documents with each payment request.
This includes cancelled checks, invoices, purchase receipts, payroll records, time and
attendance records, contract award documents, and any document deemed relevant by
the COUNTY to establish the approval of an expense listed on Form C1/C2.
Documentation shall be clear and legible and organized by task in the order in which it is
itemized on Form C1/C2.
2. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain grant related material and supporting documents
including invoice vouchers sent to the COUNTY in a common file. The SUBRECIPIENT
shall keep all supporting documents for audit purposes for at least three years from the
date the Agreement is closed by the COUNTY.
3. The SUBRECIPIENT shall use the ECOLOGY provided Form E, or an equivalent time
accounting document approved by the COUNTY, to record staff hours being charged to
the grant.
D. TRAINING
The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to participate in any ECOLOGY or COUNTY recommended
trainings related to managing a CPG agreement.
E. MINORITY AND WOMEN’S BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
The SUBRECIPIENT is encouraged to solicit and recruit, to the extent possible, certified
minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE) businesses in purchases and contracts
initiated after the effective date of this Agreement.
Contract awards or rejections cannot be made based on MBE or WBE participation.
M/WBE participation is encouraged, however, and the SUBRECIPIENT and all prospective
bidders or persons submitting qualifications should take the following steps, when possible,
in any procurement initiated after the effective date of this Agreement:
a) Include qualified minority and women's businesses on solicitation lists.
b) Assure that qualified minority and women's businesses are solicited whenever they
are potential sources of services or supplies.
c) Divide the total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or
quantities, to permit maximum participation by qualified minority and women's
businesses.
d) Establish delivery schedules, where work requirements permit, which will encourage
participation of qualified minority and women's businesses.
e) Use the services and assistance of the State Office of Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises (OMWBE) and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises of
the U.S. Department of Commerce, as appropriate.
f) The SUBRECIPIENT should report payments made to qualified firms to the COUNTY
at the time of submitting each invoice. Please include the following information on
ECOLOGY provided form (Form D):
1) Name and state OMWBE certification number (if available) of any qualified
firm receiving funds under the invoice, including any sub-and/or sub-
subcontractors.
2) The total dollar amount paid to qualified firms under this invoice.
F. PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
a) The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide written certification that it will follow its standard
procurement procedures and/or applicable state law in awarding contracts;
SUBRECIPIENTS with no formal procurement procedures must certify that they have
complied with the "Standards for Competitive Solicitation," found in Part V of the
Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans – Yellow
Book, ECOLOGY Publication #91-18 (Revised September 2005).
b) Upon issuance, the SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a copy of all requests for
qualifications (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and bid documents relating to
this Agreement to the COUNTY’S grant officer.
c) Prior to contract execution, the SUBRECIPIENT shall submit all draft documents and
a copy of the draft proposed contract to the COUNTY’S grant officer for review.
Following the contract execution, the SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a copy of the final
contract to the COUNTY’s assigned grant officer.
d) Unless a specific purchase of equipment or real property is already written into the
grant agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT must submit a written request to the COUNTY
to purchase any equipment or real property (Property) with a single unit purchase
price of $5,000 or more. The request shall include the justification for the purchase of
the property, the total cost, the intended use, and the anticipated useful life of the
property. The request must be approved in writing by the COUNTY prior to the
purchase.
G. USE OF EXISTING CONTRACTS
The SUBRECIPIENT may use existing contracts that conform to adopted procurement
procedures and applicable state laws. The SUBRECIPIENT shall notify the COUNTY if
it used contracts entered into prior to the execution of this Agreement for performance of
grant-funded activities. The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a copy of the contract to its
assigned the COUNTY grant officer. The grant eligibility of products or services secured
by the SUBRECIPIENT under existing contracts used to perform the scope of work in
this Agreement must be deemed allowable and reasonable by the COUNTY prior to cost
reimbursement.
H. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION
The SUBRECIPIENT must develop an inventory control system, including physical
inventory to document the ongoing use, a serial or vehicle identification number (VIN)
and location of the equipment. The inventory shall be submitted to the COUNTY
annually while the equipment is in use. The SUBRECIPIENT shall investigate,
document, and report to the COUNTY any loss, theft or damage upon discovery of such
conditions. The SUBRECIPIENT will follow manufacturer recommended maintenance
procedures to keep the property in good operating condition.
The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit a written request to the COUNTY for any intent to
change the use of the equipment as outlined in this Agreement, including uses past the
expiration date of this Agreement. Disposition of the equipment shall be determined by
the COUNTY and documented in writing. A copy of the determination will be provided to
the SUBRECIPIENT upon the COUNTY’s closure of this Agreement.
o If the equipment is necessary for the continued operation of the project or
other projects administered through the COUNTY, the grant officer may
instruct the SUBRECIPIENT to retain the equipment with no further
compensation to the COUNTY.
o If the project has no further significant use for the equipment, the grant
officer may instruct the SUBRECIPIENT to retain or sell the equipment
and pay the COUNTY an amount equal to the COUNTY’s share of the
current fair market value, sale proceeds or other price agreed upon by the
grant officer.
o The grant officer may instruct the SUBRECIPIENT to transfer title to the
COUNTY or to a third party named by the COUNTY who is eligible under
existing statutes.
I. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Agreement, including the “General Terms and Conditions,” Program Guidelines –
Coordinated Prevention Grants 2012-2013, and ECOLOGY’S Administrative
Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans, ECOLOGY Publication #91-
18, contain the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no other
understandings or representations except as those set forth or incorporated by reference
herein. No subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s) of this Agreement shall be of
any force or effect unless in writing, signed by authorized representatives of the
SUBRECIPIENT and the COUNTY and made part of this Agreement.
J. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The SUBRECIPIENT shall take reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate
adverse effects to the archeological or cultural resources. SUBRECIPIENT shall
immediately cease work and notify the COUNTY if any archeological or cultural
resources are found while conducting work under this Agreement. In the event that
historical or cultural artifacts are discovered at the project site, the SUBRECIPIENT shall
also notify the state historic preservation officer at the Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation at (360) 586-3065. Applicability of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) may require the SUBRECIPIENT to obtain a permit pursuant to
Chapter 27.53 RCW prior to conducting on-site activity with the potential to impact
historic properties (such as invasive sampling, dredging, or cleanup actions).
K. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRABLE PURCHASING
In a joint effort to save costs, produce energy savings and prevent waste, the
SUBRECIPIENT agrees to use both sides of paper sheets for copying and printing. The
SUBRECIPIENT also agrees to purchase paper products with a high level of post
consumer recycled content whenever it is comparable in quality, availability and price.
PART 5: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. SUBRECIPIENT PERFORMANCE
All activities for which grant/loan funds are to be used shall be accomplished by the
SUBRECIPIENT and SUBRECIPIENT's employees. The SUBRECIPIENT shall only use
contractor/consultant assistance if that has been included in the Agreement’s final scope of
work and budget.
B. SUBGRANTEE/CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE
The SUBRECIPIENT must ensure that all contractors comply with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
C. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
The state of Washington is named as an express third-party beneficiary of this Agreement
with full rights as such.
D. CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES (BIDDING)
Contracts for construction, purchase of equipment and professional architectural and
engineering services shall be awarded through a competitive process, if required by State
law. The SUBRECIPIENT shall retain copies of all bids received and contracts awarded, for
inspection and use by the the COUNTY or ECOLOGY.
E. ASSIGNMENTS
No right or claim of the SUBRECIPIENT arising under this Agreement shall be transferred or
assigned by the SUBRECIPIENT.
F. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
1. The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply fully with all applicable Federal, State and local laws,
orders, regulations and permits.
Prior to commencement of any construction, the SUBRECIPIENT shall secure the
necessary approvals and permits required by authorities having jurisdiction over the
project, provide assurance to the COUNTY that all approvals and permits have been
secured, and make copies available to the COUNTY upon request.
2. Discrimination. The COUNTY and the SUBRECIPIENT agree to be bound by all Federal
and State laws, regulations, and policies against discrimination. The SUBRECIPIENT
further agrees to affirmatively support the program of the Office of Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises to the maximum extent possible.
3. Wages and Job Safety. The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, and policies of the United States and the State of Washington which affect
wages and job safety.
4. Industrial Insurance. The SUBRECIPIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable
state industrial insurance requirements. If the SUBRECIPIENT fails to comply with such
laws, the COUNTY shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for
cause as provided in Section K.1, herein.
G. KICKBACKS
The SUBRECIPIENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or
otherwise involved in this project to give up any part of the compensation to which he/she is
otherwise entitled or, receive any fee, commission or gift in return for award of a subcontract
hereunder.
H. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
1. The SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain complete program and financial records relating to
this Agreement. Such records shall clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures by
fund source and task or object.
All grant/loan records shall be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all
expenditures. All records shall be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and
inspections.
Engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work
accomplished under this Agreement shall be maintained by the SUBRECIPIENT.
2. All grant/loan records shall be open for audit or inspection by the COUNTY or by any
duly authorized audit representative of the State of Washington for a period of at least
three years after the final grant payment/loan repayment or any dispute resolution
hereunder. If any such audits identify discrepancies in the financial records, the
SUBRECIPIENT shall provide clarification and/or make adjustments accordingly.
3. All work performed under this Agreement and any equipment purchased, shall be made
available to the COUNTY and to any authorized state, federal or local representative for
inspection at any time during the course of this Agreement and for at least three years
following grant/loan termination or dispute resolution hereunder.
4. SUBRECIPIENT shall meet the provisions in OMB Circular A-133 (Audits of States,
Local Governments & Non Profit Organizations), including the compliance Supplement
to OMB Circular A-133, if the SUBRECIPIENT expends $500,000 or more in a year in
Federal funds. The $500,000 threshold for each year is a cumulative total of all federal
funding from all sources. The SUBRECIPIENT must forward a copy of the audit along
with the SUBRECIPIENT’S response and the final corrective action plan to the COUNTY
within ninety (90) days of the date of the audit report.
I. PERFORMANCE REPORTING
The SUBRECIPIENT shall submit progress reports to the COUNTY with each payment
request or such other schedule as set forth in the Special Conditions. The SUBRECIPIENT
shall also report in writing to the COUNTY any problems, delays or adverse conditions which
will materially affect its ability to meet project objectives or time schedules. This disclosure
shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or proposed and any assistance
needed from the COUNTY to resolve the situation. Payments may be withheld if required
progress reports are not submitted.
Quarterly reports shall cover the periods January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June
30, July 1 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be
due within twenty (20) days following the end of the quarter being reported.
J. COMPENSATION
1. Method of compensation. Payment shall normally be made on a reimbursable basis as
specified in the grant agreement and no more often than once quarter. Each request for
payment will be submitted by the SUBRECIPIENT on State voucher request forms
provided by ECOLOGY along with documentation of the expenses. Payments shall be
made for each task/phase of the project, or portion thereof, as set out in the Scope of
Work when completed by the SUBRECIPIENT and approved as satisfactory by the
COUNTY and ECOLOGY Project Officers.
The payment request form and supportive documents must itemize all allowable costs
by major elements as described in the Scope of Work. Instructions for submitting the
payment requests are found in "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology
Grants and Loans", part IV, published by ECOLOGY. A copy of this document shall be
furnished to the SUBRECIPIENT. When payment requests are approved by the
COUNTY and ECOLOGY, payments will be made to the mutually agreed upon
designee.
Payment requests shall be submitted to the COUNTY and directed to the Project Officer
assigned to administer this Agreement.
2. Period of Compensation. Payments shall only be made for actions of the
SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to the grant/loan agreement and performed after the effective
date and prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, unless those dates are
specifically modified in writing as provided herein.
3. Final Request(s) for Payment. The SUBRECIPIENT should submit final requests for
compensation within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this Agreement and
within ten (10) days after the end of a fiscal biennium. Failure to comply may result in
delayed reimbursement.
4. Performance Guarantee. The COUNTY may withhold an amount not to exceed ten
percent (10%) of each reimbursement payment as security for the SUBRECIPIENT's
performance. Monies withheld by the COUNTY may be paid to the SUBRECIPIENT
when the project(s) described herein, or a portion thereof, have been completed if, in the
COUNTY's sole discretion, such payment is reasonable and approved according to this
Agreement and, as appropriate, upon completion of an audit as specified under section
J.6 herein.
5. Unauthorized Expenditures. All payments to the SUBRECIPIENT may be subject to
final audit by the COUNTY or ECOLOGY and any unauthorized expenditure(s) charged
to this grant/loan shall be refunded to the COUNTY by the SUBRECIPIENT.
6. Mileage and Per Diem. If mileage and per diem are paid to the employees of the
SUBRECIPIENT or other public entities, it shall not exceed the amount allowed under
state law for state employees.
7. Overhead Costs. No reimbursement for overhead costs shall be allowed unless
provided for in the Scope of Work herein.
K. TERMINATION
1. For Cause. The obligation of the COUNTY to the SUBRECIPIENT is contingent upon
satisfactory performance by the SUBRECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this
Agreement. In the event the SUBRECIPIENT unjustifiably fails, in the opinion of the
COUNTY, to perform any obligation required of it by this Agreement, the COUNTY may
refuse to pay any further funds thereunder and/or terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice of termination.
A written notice of termination shall be given at least five working days prior to the
effective date of termination. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports or other materials
prepared by the SUBRECIPIENT under this Agreement, at the option of the COUNTY,
shall become COUNTY property and the SUBRECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive
just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents
and other materials.
Despite the above, the SUBRECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to the
COUNTY for damages sustained by the COUNTY and/or the State of Washington
because of any breach of agreement by the SUBRECIPIENT. The COUNTY may
withhold payments for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of
damages due the COUNTY from the SUBRECIPIENT is determined.
2. Insufficient Funds. The obligation of the COUNTY to make payments is contingent on
the availability of state and federal funds through legislative appropriation and state
allotment. When this Agreement crosses over state or COUNTY fiscal years, the
obligation of the COUNTY is contingent upon the appropriation of funds during the next
fiscal year. The failure to appropriate or allot such funds shall be good cause to
terminate this Agreement as provided in paragraph K.1 above.
When this Agreement crosses the SUBRECIPIENT's fiscal year, the obligation of the
SUBRECIPIENT to continue or complete the project described herein shall be
contingent upon appropriation of funds by the SUBRECIPIENT's governing body;
provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall preclude the COUNTY from
demanding repayment of ALL funds paid to the SUBRECIPIENT in accordance with
Section O herein.
3. Failure to Commence Work. In the event the SUBRECIPIENT fails to commence work
on the project funded herein within four months after the effective date of this
Agreement, or by any date mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work,
the COUNTY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement.
L. WAIVER
Waiver of any SUBRECIPIENT default is not a waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver of
a breach of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent breach and
will not be construed as a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless stated as such
in writing by the authorized representative of the COUNTY.
M. PROPERTY RIGHTS
1. Copyrights and Patents. When the SUBRECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials
or invents any patentable property, the SUBRECIPIENT may copyright or patent the
same but the COUNTY and ECOLOGY retain a royalty-free, nonexclusive and
irrevocable licenses to reproduce, publish, recover or otherwise use the material(s) or
property and to authorize others to use the same for federal, state or local government
purposes.
2. Publications. When the SUBRECIPIENT or persons employed by the SUBRECIPIENT
use or publish information of the COUNTY or ECOLOGY; present papers, lectures, or
seminars involving information supplied by the COUNTY or ECOLOGY; use logos,
reports, maps or other data, in printed reports, signs, brochures, pamphlets, etc.,
appropriate credit shall be given to the COUNTY or ECOLOGY.
3. Tangible Property Rights. ECOLOGY's current edition of "Administrative Requirements
for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans", Part V, shall control the use and
disposition of all real and personal property purchased wholly or in part with funds
furnished by the COUNTY in the absence of state, federal statute(s), regulation(s), or
policy(s) to the contrary or upon specific instructions with respect thereto in the Scope of
Work.
4. Personal Property Furnished by the COUNTY. When the COUNTY provides personal
property directly to the SUBRECIPIENT for use in performance of the project, it shall be
returned to the COUNTY prior to final payment by the COUNTY. If said property is lost,
stolen or damaged while in the SUBRECIPIENT's possession, the COUNTY shall be
reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the SUBRECIPIENT for the fair market value of such
property.
5. Acquisition Projects. The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this
Agreement includes funds for the acquisition of land or facilities:
a. Prior to disbursement of funds provided for in this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT
shall establish that the cost of land/or facilities is fair and reasonable.
b. The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide satisfactory evidence of title or ability to acquire
title for each parcel prior to disbursement of funds provided by this Agreement. Such
evidence may include title insurance policies, Torrens certificates, or abstracts, and
attorney's opinions establishing that the land is free from any impediment, lien, or
claim which would impair the uses contemplated by this Agreement.
6. Conversions. Regardless of the contract termination date shown on the cover sheet, the
SUBRECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any equipment, property or facility
acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement to uses other than those for which
assistance was originally approved without prior written approval of the COUNTY. Such
approval may be conditioned upon payment to the COUNTY of that portion of the
proceeds of the sale, lease or other conversion or encumbrance which monies granted
pursuant to this Agreement bear to the total acquisition, purchase or construction costs
of such property.
N. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
In order to sustain Washington’s natural resources and ecosystems, the SUBRECIPIENT is
encouraged to implement sustainable practices where and when possible. These practices
include use of clean energy, and purchase and use of sustainably produced products (e.g.
recycled paper). For more information, see www.ecy.wa.gov/sustainability.
O. RECOVERY OF PAYMENTS TO SUBRECIPIENT
The right of the SUBRECIPIENT to retain monies paid to it as reimbursement payments is
contingent upon satisfactory performance of this Agreement including the satisfactory
completion of the project described in the Scope of Work. In the event the SUBRECIPIENT
fails, for any reason, to perform obligations required of it by this Agreement, the
SUBRECIPIENT may, at the COUNTY's sole discretion, be required to repay to the
COUNTY all grant/loan funds disbursed to the SUBRECIPIENT for those parts of the project
that are rendered worthless in the opinion of the COUNTY by such failure to perform.
Interest shall accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year from the time the COUNTY
demands repayment of funds. If payments have been discontinued by the COUNTY due to
insufficient funds as in Section K.2 above, the SUBRECIPIENT shall not be obligated to
repay monies which had been paid to the SUBRECIPIENT prior to such termination. Any
property acquired under this Agreement, at the option of the COUNTY, may become the
COUNTY'S property and the SUBRECIPIENT'S liability to repay monies shall be reduced by
an amount reflecting the fair value of such property.
P. PROJECT APPROVAL
The extent and character of all work and services to be performed under this Agreement by
the SUBRECIPIENT shall be subject to the review and approval of the COUNTY through the
Project Officer or other designated official to whom the SUBRECIPIENT shall report and be
responsible. In the event there is a dispute with regard to the extent and character of the
work to be done, the determination of the Project Officer or other designated official as to
the extent and character of the work to be done shall govern. The SUBRECIPIENT shall
have the right to appeal decisions as provided for below.
Q. DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any dispute concerning a question of fact
arising under this Agreement which is not disposed of in writing shall be decided by the
Project Officer or other designated official who shall provide a written statement of decision
to the SUBRECIPIENT. The decision of the Project Officer or other designated official shall
be final and conclusive unless, within thirty days from the date of receipt of such statement,
the SUBRECIPIENT mails or otherwise furnishes to the Director of the COUNTY’S Solid
Waste Division, Department of Public Works, a written appeal.
In connection with appeal of any proceeding under this clause, the SUBRECIPIENT shall
have the opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of this appeal. The
decision of the Director or duly authorized representative for the determination of such
appeals shall be final and conclusive. Appeals from the Director's determination shall be
brought in the Superior Court of Snohomish County. Pending final decision of a dispute
hereunder, the SUBRECIPIENT shall proceed diligently with the performance of this
Agreement and in accordance with the decision rendered.
R. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer, member, agent, or employee of either party to this Agreement who exercises any
function or responsibility in the review, approval, or carrying out of this Agreement, shall
participate in any decision which affects his/her personal interest or the interest of any
corporation, partnership or association in which he/she is, directly or indirectly interested;
nor shall he/she have any personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement
or the proceeds thereof.
S. INDEMNIFICATION
1. The COUNTY shall in no way be held responsible for payment of salaries, consultant's
fees, and other costs related to the project described herein, except as provided in the
Scope of Work.
2. To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit, each
party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any liability for any or
all injuries to persons or property arising from the negligent act or omission of that party
or that party's agents or employees arising out of this Agreement.
T. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
U. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by
reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this
Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the
provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
PART 6: DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY/SNOHOMISH COUNTY GRANT
Exhibit A, Grant No. G1200_______, is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement
herein. The SUBRECIPENT shall comply with all provisions of Exhibit A as applicable to the tasks
to be performed by the SUBRECIPENT described herein, except as revised by this Agreement.
PART 7: ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of any inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein,
the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
1. The Terms and Conditions contained in this Agreement;
2. Exhibit A, Grant No. G1200_______;
3. Any other provisions of the Agreement, whether incorporated by reference or otherwise.
PART 8: ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed
to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
The parties signing below warrant that they have read and understand this Agreement and have
the authority to enter into this Agreement.
Snohomish County City of Arlington
Mathew Zybas, Director Date ______________________, Date
Solid Waste Division [Title]
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date City Attorney Date
Exhibit A – Grant No. G1200_______
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #3
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 6, 2012
SUBJECT:
Amendment to existing contract with Blue Marble Environmental for continuing support of the
City refuse and recycling program through 2012-2013
• ATTACHMENTS:
- Contract Amendment #4 to Professional Services Agreement
- Summary of work performed by Blue Marble Environmental
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works - Utilities
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: Funded from CPG Grant monies
BUDGET CATEGORY: 2012-2013 Recycling Budget
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Staff is requesting Council approve an amendment to the existing Blue Marble Environmental
contract to continue to provide refuse and recycling services through 2012-2013 in accordance
with the program details contained in the current Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG).
HISTORY:
The City has applied for and received a Department of Ecology CPG grant for several years for
coordinated refuse and recycling outreach and education efforts. During this time the City has
contacted with Blue Marble Environmental to provide technical assistance with completing the
requirements of the CPG grant funded recycling program. This assistance includes education
and outreach efforts for commercial recycling, multi-family recycling, and working with the
school district. This amendment to the existing contract will authorize those services for the
2012-2013 CPG grant term.
ALTERNATIVES
- Table for further discussion
- Do not renew contract
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to authorize the Mayor to sign contract Amendment #4 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Blue Marble Environmental for the 2012-2013 grant cycle.
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Contract Amendment No. 4
to
Professional Services Agreement
Between Blue Marble Environmental, LLC and City of Arlington
for
City of Arlington Waste Prevention Recycling Program
In accordance with our Professional Services Agreement between the City of Arlington and Blue
Marble Environmental, LLC dated January 3, 2006, this is an authorization to revise and amend the
original contract as described below effective this _____ day of ___________, 2012. The work will be
performed and invoiced in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Original Agreement.
It is mutually agreed that the above referenced agreement is amended as follows:
AMENDMENT
Section 1.1: Contractor shall perform services in accordance with the “Coordinated Prevention
Grant SubSubRecipient Agreement between Snohomish County and The City of Arlington”, which
is included with this amendment as Attachment A, and considered the revised Scope of Work for
the City of Arlington 2012-2013 Waste Prevention and Recycling Program.
Section 2.1: City shall pay Contractor an hourly rate of $80.00, plus verified expenses, for a total
authorized amount not to exceed $19,347.00.
Section 4.3: Contractor’s work authorized by this amendment shall be performed in accordance
with the Coordinated Prevention Grant that the City received from the Department of Ecology for
years 2012-2013, being administered by Snohomish County for a total eligible cost of $19,347.00
with State Grant Share of $14,510 (75%) and City of Arlington share of $4,837 (25% match).
Section 6.1: The Public Works Director’s Designee shall be Kris Wallace, Public Works Staff
Accountant.
EXECUTION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above
written. Except as modified herein, the contract between the parties dated January 3, 2006 shall remain in full
force and effect.
Blue Marble Environmental, LLC.
City of Arlington
Signature: Signature:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
City of Arlington
Public Works
Memo
To: Mayor Tolbert, City Council
From: James Kelly
cc: Allen Johnson
Date: February 6, 2012
Re: City of Arlington Waste Reduction and Recycling Program
Blue Marble Environmental LLC has provided waste reduction, recycling, composting, and public
environmental education community programs since 2000, serving cities of Arlington, Marysville, Everett,
Shoreline, Kirkland, Auburn, Seattle, and Snohomish and King Counties. The following is a brief
summary of City of Arlington’s waste reduction and recycling program that has been developed and
coordinated through Blue Marble Environmental.
Watershed Protection Program: The Arlington Airport Watershed Protection Program was developed
to inform and educate the airport industrial community about Best Management Practices that would help
prevent pollution and preserve the quality of local watershed feeding the aquifer that supplies the City’s
drinking water. The City of Arlington was awarded a Municipal Gold Achievement Award and the
“overall best of the best” award by the Association of Washington Cities for its Airport Watershed
Protection Program.
A multi-jurisdictional task force was formed which included City departments (water, wastewater, natural
resources, and storm-water), Snohomish County Solid Waste, Snohomish Health District, and Washington
State Department of Ecology for the purpose of conducting assistance visits to businesses that operate at
or near the Arlington Airport. Outreach consisted of teams of two representatives that conducted surveys
of businesses and provided information and assistance in the areas of:
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Wastewater Management
Surface Water Management
Water Conservation Practices
Pollution Prevention Opportunities
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One hundred fifty-nine businesses participated in the Arlington Airport Watershed Protection Program.
Teams spent 30 minutes, on average, with each business discussing watershed Best Management Practices
and completing an informational survey. The majority of businesses developed better storage systems for
hazardous waste, updated spill response kits and utilized the County’s Moderate Risk Waste Facility as a
result of program interaction.
Commercial Food & Organics Composting: An organics (food, yard waste, wood, organic material)
outreach program was developed to provide assistance to food service businesses such as restaurants,
grocery stores, coffee shops, institutional cafeterias, schools, etc., in starting or expanding food waste
composting programs. Partners included the Washington State Department of Ecology (CPG grant
funding), City of Arlington (with composting & recycling consulting staff), Snohomish County Solid
Waste Management Division, Cedar Grove Organics, and Waste Management Northwest.
A target group of seventy-four (74) food service businesses in the City of Arlington was identified for
program promotion and outreach. Promotional materials were developed and mailed to the target audience
by the City, Snohomish County, Cedar Grove Organics, and Waste Management Northwest. Field work
occurred and consisted of site visits to the target audience, follow-up site visits, telephone calls and emails.
Cost savings proposals from starting composting programs were developed and delivered to business
owners and managers. Participating businesses received first month service free, “Slim Jim” 23 gallon
compost containers, compostable bags, Green business recognition plaques, and new program compost
employee trainings. Program results include:
30% of the target audience (22 businesses) started food waste compost programs resulting in more
than 115 tons of organic waste being diverted from the landfill by participating business.
53 Slim Jim containers and 47 boxes of compostable bags (grant funded through Snohomish
County), were distributed to participating businesses to support food waste and organic compost
programs.
Participating realized a cost savings by recycling more and sending less waste to landfills.
Commercial Recycling Program: Similar to the commercial food & organics program, outreach efforts
have and continue to target city businesses for solid waste reduction through recycling programs.
Assistance was provided coordinating new free recycling programs for all city businesses through the
City’s solid waste contract with Waste Management.
Beginning in September 2010, all city businesses were provided access to two FREE 96 gallon single
stream blue recycling carts. Outreach and promotion efforts were coordinated with Waste Management
and city businesses received promotional mailings, site visits, and assistance starting new recycling
programs. New recycling programs were started in 109 city businesses representing a weekly recycling
diversion of 85 cubic yards from participating businesses. This program helped reduce the amount of
waste the businesses send to landfills, thereby also reducing their waste disposal costs.
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Multi-Family Recycling Program: There are approximately 75 multi-family properties in the City of
Arlington. New solid waste contract language was developed and adopted such that all city multi-family
properties would have recycling fees included with solid waste service fees – similar to city single family
homes recycling and solid waste program rate structures. Following outreach and education support to
multi-family property owners, managers and tenants, recycling participation in the city’s multi-family
community increased from 25% to 95% and saved on waste disposal costs.
Using grant funds, 5 gallon in-unit recycling baskets were purchased and distributed to multi-family
residents to help collect and transport recyclable materials from kitchens to curbside recycling containers.
Coordination and outreach assistance occurred with Waste Management and the multi-family community
transitioning the recycling program from a three sort to a single stream recycling collection system.
Schools: In an effort to increase recycling, composting, and waste diversion from the public schools, a
pilot program is starting February 2012 with new compost carts placed in school kitchens and cafeterias.
The pilot follows previously setup food composting programs at Presidents Elementary and bottles & cans
recycling programs setup in Haller, Post, and Arlington High. This collaborative effort between Arlington
School District, the City of Arlington (and consultant staff of Blue Marble Environmental), Waste
Management and Cedar Grove Composting will include kitchen staff trainings, distribution of 23 gallon
“Slim Jim ” kitchen containers (funded through Snohomish County Solid Waste Grants), composting
flyers and posters for students and teachers, fostering student green team leadership involvement, and
recording and monitoring waste diversion and potential cost savings to the district.
Estimated food waste diversion is 100 pounds per 64 gallon cart, and with 8 new schools and 9 new carts,
the predicted organics diversion from these new programs is 900 pounds per week / or 9 tons from 5
months of the pilot.
Public Events Recycling: Blue Marble provides coordination of state required recycling at all public
events street fairs, activities in parks, parades and public venues sponsored by the City. This also includes
recycling and composting support to The Arlington Fly In, one of Snohomish County’s largest public
events. Blue Marble was also able to secure grant funding for the procurement and installation of
permanent recycling containers in downtown Arlington. Grant funds were used to purchase a supply of
“Clear-Stream” recycling containers and bags to support recycling of bottles & cans and paper at public
events. The recycling containers are available for check out to support all public and large scale
community events.
Grants writing, development and coordination: Blue Marble Environmental provides grant program
writing, development and management of State/County/City grant funds that provide 75% matching funds
for waste reduction, recycling and composting programs as well as educational materials, mailings,
recycling containers and program expenses in support of public recycling programs.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #4
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 6, 2012
SUBJECT:
Amend AMC 13.12 Deferring the scheduled 2012 CPI increase to the water rates
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works - Utilities
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: Water 401
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Amend Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing the City to defer implementation of
the 2012 mandatory Consumer Price Increase to the current 2011 water rates.
HISTORY:
AMC 13.12 040 states that the current water rates shall be increased annually by the October
reported percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-
Bremerton area. Given the costs saving realized by increased production from the City owned
wells and less purchased water from the Snohomish County PUD, the 2012 Water Utility
budget forecast does not necessitate the rates be increased by the CPI.
ALTERNATIVES
- Table for further discussion
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to adopt the proposed ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 to defer
the 2012 CPI increases to the water rates and charges.
ORDINANCE 2012-XXX
CITY OF ARLINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
DEFERRING 2012 CPI INCREASES TO CITY WATER RATES AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington, Washington has the authority to enact laws to
promote the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington continues to examine equitable rates for water and
sewer service; and
WHEREAS, the City’s water rate contains a CPI adjustment factor which the City
Council wishes to defer for 2012;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Arlington as
follows:
Section 1. The two prefatory subparagraphs of Arlington Municipal Code section 13.12.040
shall be and hereby are amended to read as follows:
13.12.040 Water rates and charges. State and city utility taxes are included in the
following rates and charges for water service. The water charges shall include a base charge by
meter size, and a consumption rate, as set forth below.
Beginning on January 15, 2011, the rates set forth for the year 2010 shall be increased
annually by the October reported percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the
Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for All Urban Consumers, or other measure commonly used by
the city should it change; provided, however, that no CPI adjustment shall be made for the period
from January 15, 2012 to January 14, 2013; and provided further, however, that notwithstanding
any reduction in the CPI, rates shall not decrease.
Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code section 13.12.040(4)(B) shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
(B) The usage rates set forth for temporary water service shall be increased annually
by the October reported percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the
Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area for All Urban Consumers, or other measure commonly
used by the city should it change; provided, however, that notwithstanding any reduction
in the CPI, rates shall not decrease.
Section 3. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
ORDINANCE 2012-XXX
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be preempted by state
or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance, which summarizes the contents of this
ordinance, shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF ON THE
____ DAY OF _____________, 2012.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
By___________________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney