HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL 2026 0224 Council Agenda PacketMoses Lake City Council
Dustin Swartz, Mayor | Don Myers, Deputy Mayor | Mark Fancher, Council Member | Joel Graves, Council Member
David Skaug, Council Member | Victor Lombardi, Council Member | Jeremy Davis, Council Member
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Moses Lake Civic Center – 401 S. Balsam or remote access*
Regular Meeting Agenda
Call to Order – 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of the Agenda
Presentations
- New Police Officer Introductions – Chief Dave Sands
- New Deputy City Clerk Introduction – City Clerk Debbie Burke
- Fire Life Saving Citizen/Community Awards – Chief Art Perillo
- See Click Fix Software Presentation, Kick Off, and Ribbon Cutting – Assistant to the City
Manager Liz Murillo pg 4
Citizen’s Communications **
#1 Consent Agenda pg 8 Motion
All items listed below are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member requests specific items to be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion prior to the time Council votes on the motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda.
a. Claims and Payroll
b. Microsoft Annual License Agreement
c. Administrative Policy – Homeless Encampment Cleanups
Old Business
#2 Financial Sustainability Plan: Program Categorization, Revenue Options,
Tax Rate and Tax Base Comparisons, and Public Engagement
Presented by Finance Director Madeline Prentice
Summary: Council to review and provide direction to staff
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 1 of 81
pg 21
slide deck added at end
of packet pg 83
February 24, 2026, City Council Meeting Page 2
#3 Cross-Connection Control Amendment Ordinance 3091 pg 26 Motion
Presented by Water Services Manager Chad Strevy
Summary: Council to review and consider adoption
New Business
#4
#5 Motion
#6
Airport Runway Lighting Grant Approval pg 45 Motion
Presented by Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey
Summary: Council to review and consider approval
Airport Pavement Preservation Grant Approval pg 54
Presented by Assistant Public Works Director Leigh Ramsey Summary:
Council to review and consider approval
2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments – First Presentation pg 63
Presented by Senior Planner Nathan Pate
Summary: Discussion
Staff Reports
- Special Olympics State Competition Send Off on Friday, Februry 27 – PRCS Director Doug Coutts
- Other
City Council Member Reports
Future Business Requests: MLMC 2.08.050 states that an item may be placed on a Council meeting
agenda, in advance of posting an agenda, by any of the following methods: majority vote of the
Council; Council consensus; any three (3) Council members; the City Manager; or the Mayor.
Information Item
-Upcoming Agenda Items pg 78
Adjournment
Future Council Meetings: Regular Meeting March 10, Financial Sustainability Plan Townhall March 16.
Council Notices of Potential Quorum – link to separate webpage
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COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 2 of 81
February 24, 2026, City Council Meeting Page 3
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
SeeClickFix Presentation, Kick Off, and Ribbon Cutting
Department
Administration
Presenter at the Meeting
Liz Murillo Busby. Assistant to the City Manager
Packet Attachments (if any)
PWP SCF Launch.pptx 798.67KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63183
Proceeding Type
Presentation
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
No motion necessary.
Summary/Background
Tonight's presentation marks the official public launch of SeeClickFix, the City’s new customer service portal designed to modernize and streamline how residents report non-
emergency concerns. The platform is fully integrated with Cityworks, ensuring requests submitted online or through the mobile app route directly into existing staff workflows for
efficient processing.
SeeClickFix enhances transparency through a live public map and real-time email notifications, allowing residents to track the status of their requests from submission to resolution.
This launch represents an important step forward in strengthening communication, improving accessibility, and advancing Council’s commitment to responsive, customer-focused
service delivery.
SeeClickFix can also produce reports, and staff can produce annual reports showing total number of requests, total by type, and other information.
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 4 of 81
2/19/2026
1
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
SeeClickFix
Enhancing Customer Service & Service Request Reporting
•Create a simple, consistent way for residents to report issues
•Improve transparency and communicate with the public
•Increase efficiency by integrating with existing systems- Cityworks
•Better data, tracking, and reporting to tell our story
Why SeeClickFix?
1
2
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2/19/2026
2
•Online and mobile customer service portal
•One place for residents to submit non-
emergency service requests
•Automatically routes requests to the
appropriate department
•Live public map showing requests and status
•Email notifications with real-time updates
What is SeeClickFix?
City of Moses Lake Mobile App
Communications & Marketing
SOCIAL MEDIA CITY WEBSITE VIDEO INTERNALLY
THROUGH STAFF
LIST SERVE
EMAIL LIST
3
4
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2/19/2026
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SeeClickFix- Live!
Liz Murillo Busby
Assistant to the City Manager
lmurillo@cityofml.com
509 764 3761
For comments and questions:
5
6
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Distribution Report from 2.10.26
Department
Finance
Presenter at the Meeting
Madeline Prentice, Finance Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
Vouchers - 02.24.2026.pdf 83.66KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63452
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Staff recommends City Council approve payment of claims as presented.
Summary/Background
The following amounts were budgeted, and sufficient funds were available to cover these payments.
Electronic Transfer: N/A
AP Checks: 173277 –173416 - $710,244.90
Payroll Checks: PR 2604, 2-13-26 PR #67485-67495 - $4,732.16
Electronic Payments: PR 2604, 2-13-2026 Direct Deposit - $687,416.66
Total expenditure required and budgeted: $1,402,393.72
RCW42.24 governs the process for audit and review of claims and payroll payments for the city. RCW 42.24.180 requires the review and approval of all payments at a regularly
scheduled public meeting on at least a monthly basis. The State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS)Manual outlines the above format for approval by the City
Council.
RCW42.24.080 requires that all claims presented against the city by persons furnishing materials, rendering services, or performing labor must be certified by the appropriate
official to ensure that the materials have been furnished, the services rendered, or the labor performed as described, and that the claims are just, due and unpaid obligations
against the city.
RCW42.24.180 allows expedited processing of the payment of claims when certain conditions have been met. The statute allows the issuance of warrants or checks in payment of
claims before the legislative body has acted to approve the claims when: (1) the appropriate officers have furnished official bonds; (2)the legislative body has adopted policies that
implement effective internal control; (3) the legislative body has provided for review of the documentation supporting the claims within a month of issuance; and (4) that if claims
are disapproved, they shall be recognized as receivables and diligently pursued.
The City meets all these conditions.
Fiscal Consideration
To comply with the requirements, Finance staff schedule payment of claims and payroll for semi-monthly Council approval on the Consent Agenda. The payments listed in the
schedule cover all claims and payroll payments during the period prior to the date of the Council meeting.
All payments made during this period were found to be valid claims against the city. Details are attached and any questions should be directed to the City Manager or Finance
Director.
The City’s internal controls include certification of the validity of all payments by the appropriate department prior to submission for payment. The Finance Director has delegated authority
for the examination of vouchers and authorization of payments to the Finance, Accounts Payable, and Payroll staff. All payments are reviewed and validated. The Finance Division regularly
reviews its processes to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 8 of 81
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
Finance - Madeline Prentice on 2/19/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 9 of 81
TOTALS BY FUND:
FUND NO FUND NAME
Est. Fund Bal. @
02/10/2025 AMOUNT
Est. Fund Bal. @
02/24/2025
001 GENERAL FUND 10,759,220 92,808.80 10,666,412
005 RAINY DAY FUND 518,207 - 518,207
102 TOURISM 2,512,736 - 2,512,736
103 GRANTS AND DONATIONS 1,596,236 1,588.16 1,594,648
105 ARPA 1,046,424 - 1,046,424
110 HOMELESS SERVICES 831,089 - 831,089
111 OPIOID ABATEMENT 241,718 - 241,718
112 PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM 98,600 - 98,600
114 PATHS/TRAILS 179,372 - 179,372
116 STREET 1,194,802 2,200.20 1,192,602
119 STREET REPR/RECON 7,033,499 7,151.46 7,026,347
170 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT 2,392,604 - 2,392,604
282 LOCAL BORROWING 984,872 - 984,872
286 REFUNDING GO BONDS 2015 177,347 - 177,347
314 PARK & RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS - - -
315 PARK MITIGATION CAPITAL PROJECTS 134,378 - 134,378
320 FIRE MITIGATION FUND 1,333,804 - 1,333,804
411 WATER 9,803,692 31,004.97 9,772,687
412 WASTEWATER 4,618,190 54,394.40 4,563,795
450 2011 BOND FUND 10,304 - 10,304
452 2004 BOND FUND 5,732 - 5,732
471 WATER RIGHTS 2,345,084 - 2,345,084
472 WATER REMEDIATION 1,345,804 - 1,345,804
473 STORMWATER CONSTRUCTION 127,328 - 127,328
477 WATER CONSTRUCTION 6,105,506 - 6,105,506
478 WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION 593,540 2,065.84 591,475
485 PWTF WATER-WASTEWATER DEBT SVS 20,196 - 20,196
487 2015 GO BONDS REDEMPTION 8,084 - 8,084
490 SANITATION 3,446,157 366,535.76 3,079,621
493 STORM WATER 864,387 250.18 864,137
495 AIRPORT 90,204 - 90,204
498 AMBULANCE 2,657,968 24,772.76 2,633,195
501 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE 264,914 - 264,914
503 SELF-INSURANCE 679,084 - 679,084
517 CENTRAL SERVICES 1,577,244 45,858.28 1,531,385
519 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 3,773,143 65,755.29 3,707,388
528 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,155,284 14,821.80 1,140,463
611 FIRE PENSION 651,309 - 651,309
623 DEPOSIT 1,607,813 30.00 1,607,783
631 STATE 15,373 1,007.00 14,366
TOTAL 72,801,247$ 710,244.90$ 72,091,002$
City of Moses Lake
Tabulation of Claims Paid-Summary by Fund
Council Meeting Date-02/24/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 10 of 81
Check Name Check Amount Check Date Invoice Description
173277 Christopher Rice 187.01 02/05/2026 Class Reimbursement
173278 Gillespie Homes, Inc 30.00 02/05/2026 Overpaid Tech Fee
173279 Lakeside Disposal, Inc 323,252.59 02/05/2026 December Haul Contract Payment
173280 Michael Anderson 187.36 02/05/2026 Class Fee Reimbursement
173281 Orion White 30.00 02/05/2026 Overpayment Reimbursement
173282 Rob Karlinsey 150.00 02/05/2026 Hotel Reimbursement
173283 Washington State Treasurer 43.49 02/05/2026 Jis Jan 2026 State Remittance
173284 Washington State Treasurer 833.00 02/05/2026 Sbc State Remittance Q4 2025
173285 ANA ELSA CONTRERAS 152.70 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173286 CLETE HOINESS 283.00 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173287 CRITTENDEN EAST PARK LLC 697.49 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173288 CYNTHIA HODSON OR TIMOTHY MILLER 52.19 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173289 DREW JENNINGS 288.77 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173290 EDWARD OR RAEANN OLSON 47.47 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173291 GARY SCHMICK 77.80 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173292 LEVI OR ABIGAIL PALMER 178.46 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173293 LINDSEY WHITE 243.16 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173294 LONNY OR JULIE STEINMETZ 210.89 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173295 LONNY OR JULIE STEINMETZ 207.39 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173296 LONNY OR JULIE STEINMETZ 223.66 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173297 LONNY OR JULIE STEINMETZ 233.00 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173298 LONNY OR JULIE STEINMETZ 70.90 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173299 NORTHWEST PROPERTIES QUINCY LLC 49.35 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173300 ROCKY DESERT PROPERTIES LLC 79.13 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173301 SUNIL KUMAR OR RANJU SETHI 242.24 02/09/2026 Refund Utility Overpayment
173302 A & H Printers Inc 908.17 02/12/2026 Admin/Finance Cards
173303 Abc Hydraulics 344.55 02/12/2026 Misc. Parts
173304 Advanced Analytical Solutions 425.61 02/12/2026 Sample Testing
173305 Always Connect Solutions LLC 6,572.42 02/12/2026 Netcloud/Antennas #061, #062,& #063
173306 Amazon Capital Services, Inc.5,555.61 02/12/2026 Operating Supplies
173307 Anatek Labs, Inc.2,283.00 02/12/2026 Sample Testing
173308 Assoc Of Grant Co Cities 60.00 02/12/2026 AGCCT Meeting Meals
173309 AT&T Mobility II, LLC 5,780.42 02/12/2026 Admin Cell Phones
173310 Basin Propane LLC 77.88 02/12/2026 Propane
173311 Basin Septic Services Inc 2,332.75 02/12/2026 Portable Toilet Services
173312 Battery Systems Inc 173.42 02/12/2026 24Dc-Xhd Battery
173313 Beckwith & Kuffel Industrial 11,423.27 02/12/2026 Blower Motor Repair
173314 Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.2,820.00 02/12/2026 Water COSA Study Jan 2026
173315 Brian Zinke 18.90 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173316 Bryan & Kari Sherrill 102.55 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173317 Bud Clary Ford LLC 135.50 02/12/2026 Equipment Parts
173318 Bud Clary Toyota Chevrolet 1,050.86 02/12/2026 Equipment Parts
173319 Buell Recreation, LLC 205.07 02/12/2026 Parks Equipment
173320 Bureau Of Reclamation 673.58 02/12/2026 Ground Water Permit 2026
173321 Cascade Natural Gas Corp 661.34 02/12/2026 Natural Gas Services
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
For February 24th, 2026 Council Meeting
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 11 of 81
Check Name Check Amount Check Date Invoice Description
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
For February 24th, 2026 Council Meeting
173322 Central Machinery Sales Inc 216.15 02/12/2026 Parts/Supplies
173323 Centurylink 3,180.25 02/12/2026 Telephone Services
173324 Centurylink 382.77 02/12/2026 Telephone Services
173325 Cobies Fine Dry Cleaning 204.73 02/12/2026 Jan26 Drycleaning
173326 Columbia Basin Herald 413.11 02/12/2026 Advertising
173327 Columbia Bearing Bdi 55.73 02/12/2026 Parts/Supplies
173328 Commercial Tire Inc 682.05 02/12/2026 Tire Disposal/Tire Services
173329 Consolidated Disposal Service 39,989.24 02/12/2026 Disposal Loads
173330 Copiers Northwest Inc 394.72 02/12/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173331 David E. Neff 53.29 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173332 Deborah Goodrich Chittenden 110.60 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173333 Devries Information Mgmt 160.00 02/12/2026 On-Site Record Destruction
173334 Dobbs Peterbilt- Moses Lake 7,059.78 02/12/2026 Equipment Parts
173335 Donnie Bunch 241.50 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173336 Elevate Government Affairs, LLC 7,250.00 02/12/2026 Gvmnt. Relations Services January 2026
173337 Empire Insignias 295.00 02/12/2026 Patches
173338 ESO Solutions Inc 6,491.68 02/12/2026 Training & New Software.
173339 Faber Industrial Supply 597.49 02/12/2026 Misc. Parts
173340 Ferguson Enterprises Inc #3007 36.21 02/12/2026 Pvc Parts
173341 Ferrellgas 265.56 02/12/2026 Propane
173342 Galls LLC 2,994.92 02/12/2026 Uniform
173343 Genuine Parts Company, Inc.1,036.23 02/12/2026 Equipment Parts
173344 GMP Consultants 3,352.35 02/12/2026 Finance Director Search
173345 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental 4,500.00 02/12/2026 Governmental Affairs Jan 26
173346 Grainger Parts Operations 2,058.20 02/12/2026 Equipment Parts
173347 H D Fowler Company 4,728.07 02/12/2026 Meter Parts
173348 Harris Computers Inc 517.98 02/12/2026 2025 W2'S & Envelopes
173349 HP Inc 5,370.42 02/12/2026 Headsets
173350 Ibs Inc 746.76 02/12/2026 Shop Tool Supplies
173351 Idexx Distribution, Inc.4,919.18 02/12/2026 Gamma Irad Colilerts
173352 Irrigators Inc 266.34 02/12/2026 Misc. Parts
173353 JTI Colfax LLC 227.13 02/12/2026 Parts/Supplies
173354 Karrah Allison Nygard 813.75 02/12/2026 Smoke Detector Pamphlets
173355 Kelley Create 667.73 02/12/2026 Equipment Contract Fees
173356 Kent D. Bruce Co LLC 1,161.54 02/12/2026 Magnetic Mic Conversion Kit
173357 Kim Wheaton 10.50 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173358 Kottkamp & Yedinak, P.L.L.C.1,375.00 02/12/2026 Drug Seizure Hearing
173359 Kris Chudomelka 32.94 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173360 L N Curtis & Sons 179.68 02/12/2026 Cleaning Supplies
173361 Lad Irrigation Company Inc 27.39 02/12/2026 Irrigation Pump Accessory
173362 Les Schwab Tire Center 752.56 02/12/2026 Tires/Valve Stems/Dismount
173363 Levi's Auto Parts LLC 54.24 02/12/2026 Transmission Filter Kit
173364 Life -Assist, Inc.1,166.76 02/12/2026 Medical Supplies
173365 Localtel Communications 1,425.75 02/12/2026 Internet Service
173366 Margaret Ollice 11.90 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment SalesCOML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 12 of 81
Check Name Check Amount Check Date Invoice Description
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
For February 24th, 2026 Council Meeting
173367 Mark Amara 159.87 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173368 Marsha Baerlocher 13.30 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173369 Marten Law LLP 2,905.23 02/12/2026 Pfas Omni Pro Services
173370 McKesson Medical-Surgical 732.32 02/12/2026 Medical Supplies
173371 MES I Acquisition Inc.1,859.53 02/12/2026 Uniform, Badges
173372 Michael A. Brady 17.50 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173373 Moon Security Services Inc 267.86 02/12/2026 Security Services
173374 Moses Lake Steel Supply 1,247.88 02/12/2026 Fountain Skids
173375 Multi Agency Comm Center E911 66,764.36 02/12/2026 EMS Calls
173376 Norco Enterprises Inc 94.34 02/12/2026 Shop Supplies
173377 North 40 Outfitters 386.69 02/12/2026 Tools/Supplies
173378 North Central Laboratories 2,423.76 02/12/2026 Lab Supplies
173379 Northstar Chemical Inc 5,779.84 02/12/2026 Sodium Hypochlorite
173380 Oreilly Auto Parts 313.79 02/12/2026 Equipment Supplies
173381 Parker Corporate Services, Inc 13,265.00 02/12/2026 Security - January 2026
173382 Pasco Tire Factory, INC 466.96 02/12/2026 225/70R19.5 Tire/Mount
173383 Patrick Fleming 42.00 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173384 Paula J. Zanter-Stout 48.48 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173385 Perteet, Inc.1,033.93 02/12/2026 Sr17/Yonezawa Improvements.
173386 Platt Electric 452.56 02/12/2026 Relay Base/Plier/Wire Markers
173387 Policy Confluence, Inc.7,000.00 02/12/2026 Subscription Fee- Budget Simulation
173388 Pollardwater.Com 368.03 02/12/2026 Supplies
173389 Racom Corporation 101.62 02/12/2026 New Microphone
173390 RH2 Engineering Inc.2,065.84 02/12/2026 Waste Telem, Division Ls
173391 Samaritan Healthcare 1,232.00 02/12/2026 PD/Fire Heartsaver eCards
173392 Schindler Elevator Corp 401.45 02/12/2026 Elevator Maintenance: Civic Center
173393 Sherwin-Williams 28.21 02/12/2026 BBQ Repair Materials
173394 SHI International, Inc 31,849.09 02/12/2026 Intradyn Archiving
173395 Shirtbuilders Inc 1,855.93 02/12/2026 Little Dribblers 2026 Shirts
173396 Signs Now, LLC 1,495.77 02/12/2026 Graphics Package - Eq # 060
173397 Sirennet.Com 17,111.95 02/12/2026 Howler - Eq # 061
173398 Sonetics Corporation 211.58 02/12/2026 Intercom Repair
173399 Susan Beall 21.00 02/12/2026 Museum Consignment Sales
173400 Symbol Arts 846.30 02/12/2026 Awards
173401 The Pin Center 205.00 02/12/2026 Logo Pins
173402 Toole Design Group 5,897.02 02/12/2026 Sr17-Stratford Rd Gc2023-115
173403 Transunion Risk & Alternative 108.50 02/12/2026 Investigation Costs
173404 Trojan Technologies Corp.31,024.82 02/12/2026 Lamp Kits
173405 UPS Store 2469 25.33 02/12/2026 Shipping
173406 Usps/Pb Postage By Phone 4,000.00 02/12/2026 Postage Meter Refill
173407 Util Undrgrnd Location Center 93.15 02/12/2026 Underground Locates - January 2026
173408 Wa Assn Sheriff Police Chiefs 305.00 02/12/2026 Annual Dues
173409 Washington State Department of Ecology 125.00 02/12/2026 B. Carrillo Guzman Op 3 Application
173410 Washington State Patrol 273.00 02/12/2026 Background Checks
173411 Weaver Exterminating Srvc Inc 141.05 02/12/2026 Bi-Monthly Rodent ControlCOML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 13 of 81
Check Name Check Amount Check Date Invoice Description
City of Moses Lake
AP Checks Issued with Summary Description
For February 24th, 2026 Council Meeting
173412 Weinstein Beverage Company 120.00 02/12/2026 Council Water
173413 Wesco Paint & Equipment 204.02 02/12/2026 Fountain Supplies
173414 WEX Bank 27,278.93 02/12/2026 January 2026 Fuel Purchase
173415 Ziggys 56.56 02/12/2026 Supplies
173416 Zoll Medical Corp 1,390.42 02/12/2026 Medical Supplies
710,244.90$
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 14 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Microsoft Annual License Agreement
Department
Technology Services
Presenter at the Meeting
James Richmond, Technology Services Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
MS Renewal 2026.pdf 248.69KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63387
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Approve staff to execute agreement as presented.
Summary/Background
We are seeking authorization from City Council to sign the quote allowing completion of the renewal of the city's Microsoft software licensing agreement. The quote is within
established 2026 budget.
The city utilizes Microsoft software and cloud services extensively in the daily operation. Microsoft requires a 3-year agreement for Government Community Cloud (GCC) services.
Payments are due annually over the 3-year period. Our current engagement period ends 3/31/2026.
City staff requested quotes from multiple vendors and the quote attached is from the vendor (Insight) who presented the best overall price for the 2026-2029 term.
Fiscal Consideration
This year's expense is budgeted for this year, but payment amount exceeds the signing authority of staff and City Manager and therefore requires City Council approval to make the
payment.
Payment per year for each of the three years: $213,761.77
Amount budgeted in year 1: $213,761.77
Additional appropriation needed for year 1: $0
Because this is a three-year contract, the City Council will need to appropriate the necessary amounts for year 2 and 3 in the future 2027 and 2028 budgets. An additional $4,255.25 will
be required in budget year 2027 to re-license standalone versions of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office which are used on shared computing devices and are not covered under
the larger agreement. The existing licenses for these standalone products expire in March 2027.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 15 of 81
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 2/17/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 16 of 81
2/17/2026 Page 1 of 1
City of Moses Lake
Quotation:0126-City of Moses Lake-3-MSEA-YTH Subscription Start Date:4/1/2026
Date:February 5, 2026 Subscription End Date:3/31/2029
Enrollment:NEW
Contract:CTR060025 / 14922-03
Part Number Item Name Program Offering Level
Purchase
Unit Purchase Period Pool Product Type Product Family Quantity Unit Price Extended Price
Enterprise Products
269-05704 Office Professional Plus ALng SA Enterprise 6 Enterprise D 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Applications Software Assurance Office Professional Plus 0 121.18$ -$
KV3-00368 Win Enterprise Device ALng SA Enterprise 6 Enterprise D 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Systems Software Assurance Win Enterprise Device 0 49.03$ -$
Additional Products
7NQ-00302 SQL Server Standard Core ALng LSA 2L Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Servers License/Software Assurance PackSQL Server Standard Core 4 1,514.40$ 6,057.60$
7NQ-00292 SQL Server Standard Core ALng SA 2L Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Servers Software Assurance SQL Server Standard Core 4 649.06$ 2,596.24$
9EA-00039 Win Server DC Core ALng LSA 2L Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Servers License/Software Assurance PackWin Server Datacenter Core 16 325.22$ 5,203.52$
9EA-00278 Win Server DC Core ALng SA 2L Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Servers Software Assurance Win Server Datacenter Core 48 139.40$ 6,691.20$
9EM-00270 Win Server Standard Core ALng SA 2L Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Year(s) Added at Signing Servers Software Assurance Win Server Standard Core 80 21.40$ 1,712.00$
Annual Subtotal:22,260.56$
Year One:12 Months 12
Part Number Item Name Program Offering Level
Purchase Unit Purchase Period Pool Product Type Product Family Quantity Term Price Extended Price
Enterprise Products
AAD-34704 M365 G3 Unified FUSL GCC Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Enterprise D 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseM365 G3 Unified FUSL GCC 300 $387.38 116,214.00$
Additional Products
MQM-00001 Entra ID P1 Gov Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseEntra ID P1 Gov 50 $54.90 2,745.00$
MQN-00002 Entra ID P2 Gov SU Entra ID P1 Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Step Up Entra ID P2 Gov 300 $27.39 8,217.00$
3NS-00003 Exchange Online P2 GCC Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseExchange Online P2 GCC 50 $73.12 3,656.00$
EP2-24658 M365 Copilot GCC Sub Add-on Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Applications Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseM365 Copilot GCC 40 $366.84 14,673.60$
M9T-00002 O365 Extra File Storage GCC Sub Add-on Extra Storage 1 GB Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseO365 Extra File Storage GCC 20000 $2.20 44,000.00$
1O5-00001 Power Automate Premium GCC Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicensePower Automate Premium GCC 1 $161.41 161.41$
NYH-00001 Teams AC with Dial Out US/CA GCC Sub Add-on Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseTeams AC with Dial Out US/CA GCC 300 $0.00 -$
WFK-00004 Teams Premium GCC Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Servers Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseTeams Premium GCC 15 $122.28 1,834.20$
VRM-00001 Win OLS Activation User GCC Sub Per User Enterprise 6 Additional ProductD 1 Month(s) Non-Specific Systems Monthly Subscriptions-VolumeLicenseWin OLS Activation User GCC 300 $0.00 -$
12 Month Subtotal:191,501.21$
Year 1 w/Monthly Subs Total:213,761.77$
Year 2 w/Monthly Subs Total:213,761.77$
Year 3 w/Monthly Subs Total:213,761.77$
3 Year Grand Total:641,285.31$
Confidential.EA At Signing Thank you for the opportunity to quote.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 17 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Administrative Policy-Internal Encampment Cleanup
Department
Administration
Presenter at the Meeting
Liz Murillo Busby, Assistant to the City Manager
Packet Attachments (if any)
Admin Policy- Encampment Cleanup Limited Assistance .pdf 106.76KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63179
Proceeding Type
Old Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
No motion necessary.
Summary/Background
On December 9, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance 3090 and directed the City Manager to establish a clear framework for limited assistance to private property owners when
unlawful encampments pose public health and safety risks. In response, the attached Administrative Policy, Limited Assistance for Private Property Encampment Cleanup, establishes
internal procedures and limitations consistent with MLMC 9.18.090.
The policy allows for discretionary, one-time assistance when an unlawful encampment is subject to enforcement and creates broader community impacts. Assistance is supplemental
and narrowly tailored, may include a City-provided dumpster for encampment-related debris, and is structured as a 50/50 cost-share between the City and the property owner, funded
through the General Fund.
Property owners remain primarily responsible for prevention, cleanup, indemnification, and securing their property to prevent reestablishment. The policy does not create an ongoing
entitlement and preserves the City Manager’s discretion to address unique circumstances in furtherance of public health, safety, and welfare.
Fiscal Consideration
Implementation of this policy was not anticipated during development of the adopted 2026 budget; therefore, a budget amendment may be needed to appropriate funds for this
program. Because this is a newly established policy and assistance will be provided on a case-by-case basis, the City cannot reliably estimate the total fiscal impact at this time. Actual
costs will vary depending on the size and condition of each encampment, dumpster size and duration, disposal fees, and any associated site conditions. Expenditures will be monitored
and reported as needed, and any necessary adjustments will be brought forward through the City’s standard budget amendment process.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 2/17/2026 COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 18 of 81
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City of Moses Lake- Administrative Policy
Limited Assistance for Private Property Encampment Cleanup
Authorized by MLMC 9.18.090 Ord. 3090, 2025
WHEREAS, homelessness is a complex societal issue and unlawful encampments, which
often form on commercial properties without owner consent, pose public health and safety
risks; therefore, the City’s limited, one-time, discretionary assistance is justified to support
timely cleanup in furtherance of a clear public purpose, with the primary benefit accruing
to the public at large.
Purpose: This policy establishes internal procedures for providing limited, one-time
assistance to qualified private property owners when unlawful encampments on their
property are subject to enforcement under MLMC 9.18.090. Assistance is discretionary and
intended to support timely cleanup, prevent encampment expansion, and protect public
health and safety. Assistance is funded through the City’s General Fund.
The City Manager may authorize a city provided dumpster to be delivered to the property.
Dumpster delivery is subject to availability and access to site. The dumpster will be only for
encampment related debris. Assistance under this policy is provided on a cost-share
basis, with eligible encampment cleanup costs split equally between the City and the
private property owner.
Principles:
• Property owners are responsible for preventing and abating nuisances on their
properties. This includes the prevention and cleanup of unlawful encampments
and related nuisances (e.g., litter, waste, illegal camping, unlawful fires, etc.)
• Property owners of property upon which an unlawful camp is located may request
City assistance.
• To qualify for City assistance, the property owner will sign an agreement stating that
the property owner will indemnify and hold the City harmless and that the property
owner has at least $2 million of liability coverage on the property.
• City assistance is limited to a one-time occurrence. Future unlawful encampments
on property owned by the same owner shall be the sole responsibility of the
property owner. Property owners are required to secure their property, frequently
monitor their property, take notice of small encampments early, and have them
removed before they grow larger and become more difficult to remove.
• City assistance is supplemental, limited, and not ongoing.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 19 of 81
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• Assistance is intended to help owners mitigate the issue by addressing
encampments early, before they grow or create broader public health and safety
impacts.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. The encampment meets the definition of an unlawful camp under MLMC 9.18.
2. The property owner has requested assistance after receiving notice from the City.
3. The property owner has granted written permission for City entry.
4. The property owner agrees to comply with all cleanup responsibilities outlined in
MLMC 9.18 and this policy.
5. The request is for one-time assistance only; repeat requests for the same property
are not eligible.
6. The property owner has signed the required indemnification agreement and has
provided proof of insurance.
Responsibilities of the Private Property Owner
Before assistance is approved, the owner must agree in writing to:
1. Perform all remaining cleanup beyond the limited City assistance.
2. Secure the property after cleanup (e.g., fencing, signage, lighting, vegetation
management).
3. File an open No Trespass Form with the Moses Lake Police Department for the
impacted property.
4. Frequently monitor the property to prevent reestablishment of encampments.
5. Pay all costs associated with the cleanup, except for the limited assistance provided
under this policy.
6. After the cleanup, take notice of and remove camps early before they become
larger. Cooperate with City staff regarding future prevention measures.
Policy Administration
The City Manager’s Office is responsible for administering, interpreting, and overseeing
compliance with this policy. The City Manager retains discretion to deviate from this policy
when necessary to address unique circumstances and when required by public health,
safety, and welfare concerns. Questions regarding implementation or applicability shall be
directed to the City Manager or designee.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 20 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Financial Sustainability Plan
Department
Finance
Presenter at the Meeting
Madeline Prentice, Finance Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
2026 Program costs FORMAT for PRINT.xlsx 23.4KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63466
Proceeding Type
Old Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
No motion necessary.
Summary/Background
On February 10, we kicked off the financial sustainability plan and presented a list of the General Fund and Street Fund programs and their net costs. The next step in the process is to
categorize the programs into core, basic, and enhanced service levels.
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 21 of 81
February 24, 2026
Dept.Program
Core, Basic,
Enhanced
2026 Budgeted
Expense
2026 Budgeted
Revenues
2026 Net
Budgeted Costs
Estimated Annual
Facility Capital
Replacement Costs not
in the 2026 budget to
Include in the Forecast
Net Budgeted + Capital
Replacement Costs Description
City Council City Council Core 140,688 - 140,688 140,688
City Council stipends, travel/training, professional services,
internal service allocations, community recognition, city
pins, etc.
140,688 - 140,688 - 140,688
City Manager City Manager Core/Basic 709,562 - 709,562 709,562
Staff costs, State lobbyist (50%), travel/training, internal
service allocations, prof. services agreements, etc.
City Manager Communications Basic/Enhanced 256,199 - 256,199 256,199
Staff costs, quarterly newsletters, community survey &
engagement, marketing & social media boost, website
redesign, etc.
965,761 - 965,761 - 965,761
Finance Administration (Fin. Dir.) Core 353,244 217,300 135,944 135,944
Staff costs, IS allocations, prof. svcs, travel/train, etc. (Staff
costs 100%, other costs are split between Admin., Acctg. &
UB)
Finance Accounting Core 1,250,739 873,050 377,689 377,689
Staff costs (100%) all other costs are split between Admin.,
Acctg. & UB
Finance Utility Billing Core 289,574 260,290 29,284 29,284
Staff costs and UB specific expense costs are reimbursed by
Water/Sewer/Stormwater & Ambulance, remainder are
allocated portions of IS costs.
1,893,556 1,350,640 542,916 - 542,916
Community Development Administration Core 512,912 - 512,912 512,912
Staff costs, internal service allocations, travel/training, prof.
services, etc.
Community Development Code Enforcement Basic 383,100 - 383,100 383,100
Staff costs, supplies, travel/training, abatement expense,
etc.
Community Development Building/Fire Marshall Core 764,399 613,000 151,399 151,399
Staff costs, supplies, professional services, travel/training,
etc.
Community Development Planning Core 798,561 579,000 219,561 219,561
Staff costs, supplies, professional services (comp plan
update), travel/training, etc.
2,458,972 1,192,000 1,266,972 - 1,266,972
Legal Legal Services/Municipal Court Core 332,300 4,500 327,800 327,800
Legal services and municipal court costs/Misc. fines &
penalties
332,300 4,500 327,800 - 327,800
Misc. General Gov't. General Government Core 1,154,000 - 1,154,000 1,154,000
Expense includes GCAO ($500k), transfer to Rainy Day Fund
($250k), election costs ($60k), DMLA Main St. Credit ($250k),
citywide fee study & lean analysis ($75k). Revenues -
property, sales & utility taxes, Admin. allocation, misc.
revenues - taxes support all general fund services.
Totals
Totals
Totals
City of Moses Lake
Program Costs
2026 Budget
Totals
Totals
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 22 of 81
February 24, 2026
Dept.Program
Core, Basic,
Enhanced
2026 Budgeted
Expense
2026 Budgeted
Revenues
2026 Net
Budgeted Costs
Estimated Annual
Facility Capital
Replacement Costs not
in the 2026 budget to
Include in the Forecast
Net Budgeted + Capital
Replacement Costs Description
Misc. General Gov't.Other EE Benefits (Wellness & Safety)Basic 30,500 - 30,500 30,500 Wellness & Safety events
Misc. General Gov't.Human Services Enhanced 92,000 - 92,000 92,000
General Government Capital Facility Replacements - - - 287,000 287,000 Civic Center and Annex
Misc. General Gov't.Memberships/Dues Basic 72,770 - 72,770 72,770 Chamber of Commerce, GC EDC, AWC
1,349,270 - 1,349,270 287,000 1,636,270
Library Library Enhanced 70,815 47,792 23,023 120,000 143,023
70,815 47,792 23,023 120,000 143,023
Human Resources Human Resources Core 843,009 25,000 818,009 818,009
Staff cost, supplies, travel/training, prof. services,
dues/memberships, ERP implementation, etc.
843,009 25,000 818,009 - 818,009
City Clerk City Clerk's Office Core 355,753 - 355,753 355,753
Staff costs, operating supplies, prof. services, IS allocations,
etc.
355,753 - 355,753 - 355,753
Engineering Administration Basic 902,765 - 902,765 902,765
Staff costs, operating supplies, IS allocations, prof. services,
etc.
Engineering Plans & Services Core 1,435,329 101,000 1,334,329 1,334,329
Staff costs, operating supplies, IS allocations, prof. services,
etc.
2,338,093 101,000 2,237,093 - 2,237,093
Parks Administration Basic 736,082 110,000 626,082 626,082
Staff costs, prof. services, LTAC marketing, PROS plan
update, Sister City project ($15k carryover from 2025), etc.
Parks Larson Rec. Center - incld. Debt Service Enhanced 1,414,032 119,600 1,294,432 215,000 1,509,432
Staff costs, IS allocations, utilities, debt service ($417,200 in
2026), etc. Maintenance/replacement costs will be identified
as part of the facility assessment in 2026. An additional
$275,050 for debt service comes from LTAC fund #102.
Parks Recreation Programs Enhanced 600,715 182,000 418,715 418,715
Staff costs, operating supplies, professional services,
printing services, etc.
Parks Museum & Art Center Enhanced 678,981 42,000 636,981 636,981
Staff costs, operating supplies, merchandise purchases for
resale, utility expenses, etc.
Parks Surf 'N Slide Enhanced 1,396,799 1,147,500 249,299 400,000 649,299
Staff costs, operating supplies, utility expenses, debt service
(final payment in 2026 - $57,250, LTAC fund pays an
additional $57,250 as well), 2nd pool heater ($35k), etc.
Pending 2026 facility assessment, it is estimated that this
facility will need $5m in capital replacement in the next 10
years and more in the next 20 years.
Pending 2026 facility assessment, it is estimated that this
building needs $$ for structure/system capital in the next 5-
10 years. Ex: $500k roof replacement is needed in the next
two years. There might be some grant funding and "Friends Of
. . ." funding to help with the capital replacement costs.Totals
Totals
Totals
Totals
Totals
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 23 of 81
February 24, 2026
Dept.Program
Core, Basic,
Enhanced
2026 Budgeted
Expense
2026 Budgeted
Revenues
2026 Net
Budgeted Costs
Estimated Annual
Facility Capital
Replacement Costs not
in the 2026 budget to
Include in the Forecast
Net Budgeted + Capital
Replacement Costs Description
Parks Campground Enhanced 67,759 106,150 (38,391) (38,391)
Staff costs, operating supplies, utility expenses, etc.
Includes General Parks Maintenance costs for mowing,
maintenance, picking up trash, etc. of the campground.
Parks General Parks (Maintenance) Basic 3,460,125 62,400 3,397,725 98,000 3,495,725
Staff costs, operating supplies, utilities expense,
professional services, IS allocations, etc. Capital
replacement costs (docks, parking lots, turf, back stops,
bleachers, play structures, etc. could be at least $1m over
the next decade; some of which can be funded via state RCO
grants and Lodging Tax.
Parks Rink (Ice & Roller)Enhanced 315,640 104,555 211,085 123,000 334,085
Staff costs, operating supplies, utilities expense, debt service
(final payment in 2026 - $57,250, LTAC fund pays an
additional $572,250 as well), etc. Includes General Parks
Maintenance staff costs for startup of the ice rink in winter,
making ice, etc. Pending the 2026 facility assessment, the
rink will need capital retrofit $$ in the next 5-10 years.
8,670,133 1,874,205 6,795,928 836,000 7,631,928
Police Administration Core 3,049,667 - 3,049,667 240,000 3,289,667 Staff costs, IS allocations, operating supplies, etc.
Police Investigation Core 1,883,215 - 1,883,215 1,883,215
Staff costs, operating supplies, computer software,
travel/training, etc.
Police Patrol Core 6,990,764 2,719,678 4,271,086 4,271,086
Staff costs, operating supplies, computer software,
travel/training, professional services (MACC dispatch), etc.
Police School Resource Officers (SRO) Enhanced 771,716 450,000 321,716 321,716 Staff costs (4 officers) less amount reimbursed from MLSD
Police
Spec. Units/Crime Prev./Training/
Traffic Policing Basic 46,700 - 46,700 46,700
Police Animal Control Basic 316,497 183,500 132,997 132,997
Staff costs, operating supplies, GC animal shelter costs.
ARPA funds transfer for animal shelter operating costs
($181k) - final transfer from ARPA in 2026 for operating costs -
new contract will need to be negotiated for 2027 and beyond.
13,058,559 3,353,178 9,705,381 240,000 9,945,381
Fire Administration Core 738,235 - 738,235 738,235
Staff costs, operating supplies, minor equip., prof. services,
IS allocations, utility expense, travel/training, etc.
Fire Fire Suppression Core 6,343,589 938,380 5,405,209 329,000 5,734,209
Staff costs, operating supplies, minor equip., prof. services,
IS allocations, utility expense, travel/training, debt service -
($302,414), etc. $150 capital replacement cost=1% of cost to
replace both Stations 1 & 2
7,081,824 938,380 6,143,444 329,000 6,472,444
Street Operations Administration/Overhead Core 594,044 - 594,044 58,000 652,044
Staff costs, operating supplies, IS allocations, debt service
($152.,600) ends in 2026
Fire Totals
Parks, Rec. & Cultural Services Totals
Police Totals
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 24 of 81
February 24, 2026
Dept.Program
Core, Basic,
Enhanced
2026 Budgeted
Expense
2026 Budgeted
Revenues
2026 Net
Budgeted Costs
Estimated Annual
Facility Capital
Replacement Costs not
in the 2026 budget to
Include in the Forecast
Net Budgeted + Capital
Replacement Costs Description
Street Operations Roadway/Street Lighting Core 1,565,375 1,830,125 (264,750) (264,750)
Staff costs, operating supplies, IS allocations, prof. services,
utility expense, etc. $40k in cap replacement=1% of the cost
to replace the Street shop building
Street Operations Traffic Control Devices Core 59,125 - 59,125 59,125 Supplies, R&M expense, prof. services
Street Operations Snow & Ice Control Core 152,000 - 152,000 152,000 Supplies, prof. services (contracted snow removal)
2,370,545 1,830,125 540,420 58,000 598,420
GRAND TOTAL GENERAL & STREET FUNDS 41,929,278 10,716,820 31,212,458 1,870,000 33,082,458
Below the line and included in the costs of all of the above:
Technology Services Administration Basic 2,488,755 2,276,879 211,876 211,876
Staff costs, operating supplies, annual software & phone
contracts, equipment replacements, prof. services,
travel/training, allocations, etc. Revenues - allocations,
interest, & ARPA funds ($133,579) - no more ARPA after
2026.
Technology Services GIS Basic 40,810 - 40,810 40,810
All GIS staff costs are paid by Streets, Water, Wastewater,
and Stormwater. Costs include operating supplies, prof.
services, travel/training, & telephone.
2,529,565 2,276,879 252,686 - 252,686
Street Totals
Technology Services Totals
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 25 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
Amend MLMC Chapter 13.09 Cross-Connection Control
Department
Public Works
Presenter at the Meeting
Chad Strevy, Water Services Manager
Packet Attachments (if any)
Chapter_13.09_combined_WQSC (2).docx 1.35MB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
61601
Proceeding Type
Old Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 2072 amending Section 13.09 of the City of Moses Lake's Cross-Connection Control Code, bringing the Municipal Code fully up to date and in
complete compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290-490.
Summary/Background
The City of Moses Lake maintains a Cross-Connection Control Program to protect the public water system from contamination due to backflow events. WAC 246-290-490 establishes
statewide standard for cross-connection control, including requirements for program administration, testing, inspection, recordkeeping, and enforcement.
The City of Moses Lake's current Cross-Connection Control Code was adopted prior to several revisions made to WAC 246-290-490. Asa result, portions of the Municipal Code remain
compliant, but other sections do not reflect the full scope of the state requirements. The Washington State Department of Health recommends that local jurisdictions periodically
update their codes to ensure alignment with current regulations.
At the January 20, 2026, council study session, staff provided City Council with educational information on premise isolation/water system protection devices. After discussion about the
device options and when they are required by state law, City Council chose to require the minimum level of protection, double check valves, unless otherwise required by state law.
Subsection .030 of 13.09 now reflects that direction from Council.
The proposed ordinance updates Section 13.09 to:
Incorporate all required elements of WAC 246-290-490
Clarify program responsibilities for both the City of Moses Lake and water customers
Update definitions to match state terminology
Strengthen requirements for testing, inspection, and reporting
Improve enforcement language to ensure consistent compliance
Modernize outdated references and administrative procedures
These changes do not alter the fundamental purpose of the Cross-Connection Control Code but ensure that the Municipal Code reflects current state standards and best practices. The
proposed updates are necessary to bring the Municipal Code fully up to date and in complete compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290-490. While existing code
meets several components of the state requirements, it does not currently address all provisions mandated under the WAC.
Fiscal Consideration
No significant fiscal impact to the City is anticipated. The proposed updates primarily clarify existing responsibilities and align the Cross-Connection Control Municipal Code with state
requirements. Any minor administrative adjustments can be absorbed within existing staff workloads.
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 26 of 81
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 1/16/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 1/15/2026
Public Works - Brian Baltzell on 1/15/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 27 of 81
ORDINANCE NO. 3091
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.09 TITLED “CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL” OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 13.09, titled “Cross Connection Control” is repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Chapter 13.09
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
Sections:
13.09.010 Purpose.
13.09.015 Definitions.
13.09.020 Responsibility.
13.09.030 High Health Cross-Connection Hazards Requiring an Approved Reduced
Pressure Backflow Assembly or Air Gap.
13.09.040 Flushing Sewers.
13.09.050 Use of Privately Owned Backflow Preventers on Temporary Connections.
13.09.060 Backflow Preventer Rental Fee.
13.09.070 Installation and Maintenance.
13.09.080 Notice to Cease Violation.
13.09.090 Penalty for Continued Violation.
13.09.010 Purpose:
This chapter, and the passage and enforcement thereof, is necessary for the protection of the
municipally owned water supply system of the city and for the protection of the purity of such
water supply. Protection of the public water system is a shared responsibility between the City of
Moses and its customers, to prevent contamination from cross-connections and potential cross-
connections.
The city must ensure that cross-connections between its distribution system and a customer’s
private water system are eliminated or controlled by the installation of approved backflow
preventers commensurate with the degree of hazard. This shall be accomplished by the
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implementation of a cross-connection control program pursuant to the State of Washington
Administrative Code (WAC 246-290-490).
13.09.15 Definitions:
Approved Air Gap: A physical separation between the free-flowing end of a potable water supply
pipeline and the overflow rim of an open or non-pressurized receiving vessel. To be an air gap
approved by the department, the separation must be at least:
Twice the diameter of the supply piping measured vertically from the overflow rim of the
receiving vessel, and in no case be less than one inch, when unaffected by vertical surfaces
(sidewalls); and:
Three times the diameter of the supply piping, if the horizontal distance between the supply pipe
and the vertical surface (sidewall) is less than or equal to three times the diameter of the supply
pipe, or if the horizontal distance between the supply pipe and intersecting vertical surfaces
(sidewalls) is less than or equal to four times the diameter of the supply pipe and in no case less
than one and one-half inches.
Approved Backflow Preventer: An approved air gap or an approved backflow prevention
assembly. The terms “approved backflow preventer,” “approved air gap,” or “approved backflow
prevention assembly” refer only to those approved backflow preventers relied upon by the
purveyor for the protection of the public water system. The requirements of WAC 246-290-490
do not apply to backflow preventers installed for other purposes.
Backflow: The undesirable reversal of flow of water or other substances through a cross-
connection into the public water system or consumer's potable water system.
Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT): A person holding a valid BAT certificate issued in accordance
with chapter 246-292 WAC.
Backpressure: A pressure (caused by a pump, elevated tank or piping, boiler, or other means) on
the consumer's side of the service connection that is greater than the pressure provided by the
public water system which may cause backflow.
Backsiphonage: Backflow due to a reduction in system pressure in the purveyor's distribution
system and/or consumer's water system.
Code Authority and Enforcement: The enforcement of this cross-connection control program in
the area served by the water purveyor will be in accordance with WAC 246-290-490 or other
lawful procedure.
Consumer: Any person receiving water from a public water system from either the meter, or the
point where the service line connects with the distribution system if no meter is present. For
purposes of cross-connection control, "consumer" means the owner or operator of a water system
connected to a public water system through a service connection.
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Consumer's Water System: Any potable and/or industrial water system that begins at the point of
delivery from the public water system and is located on the consumer's premises. The consumer's
water system includes all auxiliary sources of supply, storage, treatment, and distribution
facilities, piping, plumbing, and fixtures under the control of the consumer.
Contaminant: A substance present in drinking water that may adversely affect the health of the
consumer or the aesthetic qualities of the water.
Cross-Connection: Any actual or potential physical connection between a public water system or
the consumer's water system and any source of non-potable liquid, solid, or gas that could
contaminate the potable water supply by backflow.
Cross-Connection Control Program: The administrative and technical procedures the purveyor
implements to protect the public water system from contamination via cross-connections as
required in WAC 246-290-490.
Cross-Connection Control Specialist or CCS: A person holding a valid CCS certificate issued in
accordance with chapter 246-292 WAC. The City shall appoint a CCS as the Districts program
administrator to oversee the program.
Cross-Connection Control Summary Report: The annual report that describes the status of the
purveyor's cross-connection control program, also known as the Annual Summary Report (ASR).
Degree of Hazard: Shall express the results of a health, system, or plumbing hazard.
Double Check Detector Backflow Prevention Assembly or DCDA: An assembly composed of a
line-sized U.L. approved double check assembly with a bypass containing a specific water meter
and an approved double check valve assembly. The meter shall register accurately for very low
rates of flow.
Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA): A Washington State approved backflow prevention
assembly composed of two (2) single, independently acting “approved check valves,” including
tightly closing resilient seated ball shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly, and
suitable connections (test cocks) for testing the water tightness of each check valve.
High Health Cross-Connection Hazard: A cross-connection which could impair the quality of
potable water and create an actual public health hazard through poisoning or spread of disease by
sewage, industrial liquids or waste.
In-Premises Protection: A method of protecting the health of consumers served by the consumer's
potable water system, located within the property lines of the consumer's premises by the
installation of an approved air gap or backflow prevention assembly at the point of hazard, which
is generally a plumbing fixture.
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Local Administrative Authority: The local official, board, department, or agency authorized to
administer and enforce the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted under chapter
19.27 RCW.
Low Health Cross-Connection Hazard: A cross-connection that could cause an impairment of
the quality of potable water to a degree that does not create a hazard to public health, but does
adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such potable waters for domestic use.
Non-Single Family Residential: A property other than Single Family Residential, including, but
not limited to; commercial, restaurants, industrial, irrigation, schools, multi-family, parks, etc.**
Potable: Water suitable for drinking by the public.
Public Water Supply: The water supply intended or used for human consumption or other
domestic use, including source, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution facilities where
water is furnished by City of Moses Lake Water Division.
Purveyor: An agency, city, subdivision of the state, municipal corporation, firm, company,
mutual or cooperative association, institution, partnership, or person or other entity owning or
operating a public water system. Purveyor also means the authorized agents of such entities.
Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA): A Washington State approved backflow
prevention assembly containing a minimum of two (2) independently acting, approved check 4
valves,” including tightly closing resilient seated ball shutoff valves located at each end of the
assembly, and suitable connections (test cocks) for testing the water-tightness of each check
valve, together with an automatically operated pressure differential relief valve located between
the two approved check valves. During normal flow, the pressure between these two check
valves shall be less than the upstream (supply) pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve,
the differential relief valve, by discharging to atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure
between the two check valves at less than the supply pressure.
Service Connection: A connection between the public water supply distribution system and the
consumer’s system. Except, when customer’s water distributes to more than one family dwelling,
each dwelling shall be considered as a service connection.
Single Family Residential: A structure maintained and used as a residential dwelling that is
designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.
System Hazard: A threat to the physical properties of the public or the customer’s potable water
system by a material not dangerous to health but aesthetically objectionable that would have a
degrading effect on the quality of the potable water in the system.
Table 13 (formerly Table 9): The premises listed in WAC 246-290-490 (4) (b) (iii) (Table 13)
include: Agricultural (farms and dairies); Beverage Bottling plants; car washes; chemical plants;
commercial laundries and dry cleaners; premises where both reclaimed water and potable water
are provided; film processing facilities; food processing plants; hospitals, medical centers,
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nursing homes, veterinary, medical and dental clinics, and blood plasma centers; premises with
separate irrigation systems using the purveyor’s water supply and with chemical addition (for
example, parks, playgrounds, golf courses, cemeteries, estates, etc.); laboratories; metal plating
industries; mortuaries; petroleum processing or storage plants; piers and docks; radioactive
material processing plants or nuclear reactors (RPBA’s for connections serving these premises
are acceptable only when used in combination with an in-plant approved air gap; otherwise, the
purveyor shall require an approved air gap at the service connection); survey access denied or
restricted; wastewater lift stations and pumping stations; wastewater treatment plants (RPBA’s
for connections serving these premises are acceptable only when used in combination with an in-
plant approved air gap; otherwise, the purveyor shall require an approved air gap at the service
connection); premises with an unapproved auxiliary water supply interconnected with the
potable water supply.
Unapproved Auxiliary Water Supply: A water supply (other than the purveyor's water supply) on
or available to the consumer's premises that is either not approved for human consumption by the
health agency having jurisdiction or is not otherwise acceptable to the purveyor.
13.09.020 Responsibility:
A. Pursuant to WAC 246-290-490, the City’s responsibility for cross-connection control shall
begin at the water supply source, include all the public water treatment, storage, and distribution
facilities, and end at the point of delivery to the customer’s private water system. It is the
intention of this program to provide for the permanent abatement or control of all cross-
connections to the municipal water system. When it is deemed necessary by the Administrator of
the Cross-Connection Control Program, there shall be installed at the service connection a
suitable backflow prevention assembly commensurate with the degree of hazard to protect the
public water supply.
B. When an approved backflow preventer is required for the safety of the municipal water
system, the Water Division shall ensure that cross-connections between the distribution system
and a customer’s private water system are eliminated or controlled by the installation of an
approved backflow prevention assembly commensurate with the degree of hazard to protect the
public water supply.
C. The Water Division shall notify the customer in writing identifying the type of backflow
prevention assembly required which shall be based the degree of health hazard assessment for
the municipal system protection. The cost and installation of the backflow prevention assembly
is the customer’s sole responsibility. Installation of the backflow prevention assembly and a
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request for City inspection must be completed within 30 days of the date of the City’s written
notification to install.
The following methods of cross-connection control at the service connection are considered the
minimum required protection:
Any premises listed in WAC 246-290-490 (4) (b) (iii) (Table 13, formerly Table 9) shall require
an approved reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly at the service connection.
D. Plans shall be submitted to the Water Division for review and approval prior to the
installation of any backflow prevention assembly or air gap.
E. All approved backflow prevention assembly and air gap installations required by the Water
Division shall be inspected by a State Certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist from the
Water Division.
F. All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested by a Washington State certified tester
(BAT):
i. After installation;
ii. Prior to being placed into service;
iii. After being relocated;
iv. After repairs of any kind are made to the assembly; and
v. Annually. The Cross-Connection Control Specialist will provide a list of licensed
Backflow Assembly Tester.
13.09.030 High Health and Low Health Cross-Connection Hazards:
High Health Cross-Connection Hazard A High Health Cross-Connection means one which could impair the quality of potable water and create an actual public health hazard through poisoning or spread of disease by sewage, industrial
liquids or waste.
Connections that are High Risk (Table 13) The following are examples of places that are more likely to have dangerous cross-connections as identified in WAC 246-290-490. They require strong backflow protection to keep drinking water safe:
• Farms and dairies – may use chemicals or animal waste
• Beverage bottling plants – use water in large amounts
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• Car washes – use soaps and chemicals
• Chemical plants – handle harmful substances
• Laundries and dry cleaners – use cleaning chemicals
• Connection with both clean and recycled water
• Film processing – uses chemicals
• Food processing plants – may have waste or cleaning agents
• Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, vet offices – use medical equipment and fluids
• Parks, golf courses, cemeteries – if they use chemicals in irrigation
• Labs – use chemicals and testing materials
• Metal plating shops – use strong chemicals
• Mortuaries – may use embalming fluids
• Oil and gas plants – store or process fuel
• Piers and docks – near open water, may have fuel or waste
• Connections with radioactive materials – need extra protection
• Connections where inspectors can’t get in
• Wastewater pump stations and treatment plants – handle sewage
• Connections with another water source connected to drinking water
Low Health Cross-Connection Hazard:
A low health cross-connection hazard is a situation where the quality of drinking water (potable
water) could be affected, but not in a way that poses a risk to public health. Instead, it may cause
the water to look, taste, or smell unpleasant, making it less desirable for household use.
Irrigation System Requirements
Any lawn or landscape irrigation system—whether residential or commercial—that does not use
chemicals shall have a double check valve assembly installed to protect the water supply.
(Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 6 section 603.5.6)
Appropriate Methods of Backflow Protection for Premises Isolation
Degree of Hazard Application Condition Appropriate Approved Backflow Preventer
Assembly
High health cross-connection
hazard
Backsiphonage or
backpressure backflow
AG, RPBA
Low cross-connection hazard Backsiphonage or
backpressure backflow
AG, RPBA, DCVA
Backflow Prevention Assembly Selection Requirements:
Only three (3) types of backflow prevention assemblies are allowed for "containment
protection”:
1. Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA)
2. Reduced Pressure Principal Assembly (RPBA)
Additionally, an Air Gap (A/G) may be approved in lieu of an RP for High Hazard applications.
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Approved DCVA and RPBA Assemblies include four (4) test cocks, two (2) independently
operated, spring-loaded, check valves, and two (2) shut-off valves, one before and one after the
device. Additionally, the RP has an independently operated, spring-loaded atmospheric relief
valve between each check valve.
Water Shut-Off Policy for Backflow Prevention
New Services:
Water service will not be activated until a backflow prevention assembly has been properly
installed, inspected, and tested in accordance with regulatory requirements and the requirements
of this Chapter.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE CHECK VALVE
ASSEMBLY (DCVA), UP TO 2”
Installation Requirements:
1. The DCVA must be on the State-approved list and must be installed in compliance with the
Cross Connection Control Program (please see drawing for reference).
2. The state of Washington has adopted the University of Southern California’s (USC) 10th
edition Approved Backflow Device list as its approved list. Here is a link
https://fccchr.usc.edu/list.html
3. The DCVA installation must be inspected by city staff. Please call between 6:00 AM & 2:30
PM Monday-Friday to schedule an appointment.
4. Upon installation the DCVA must be tested. If the water meter is locked for required
installation, coordinate lock removal with city staff to accommodate test. Initial testing and
annual testing thereafter is the responsibility of the property owner.
5. The DCVA must be installed 2 to 5 feet from the water meter, prior to any tap or branch.
6. The DCVA must be installed with the check valves in a horizontal configuration (please see
drawing) with the test cocks facing upward.
7. All test cocks must be plugged or capped to reduce the risk of ground water from being
siphoned through a leaking test cock.
8. The DCVA must be installed to provide a minimum of 6 inches and a maximum of 10 inches
clearance below the top of the box.
9. The DCVA must be installed to provide 6 inches minimum clearance between the inside edge
of the box and the test cocks.
10. Sufficient drainage must be provided under the assembly to prevent ponding water.
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11. Compressed air fittings must be installed downstream of the DCVA.
12. Unions must be installed on both sides of the device to facilitate removal.
Certified Backflow Assembly Testers (BATs) A link to State-approved BATs can be found on our
website at https://www.cityofml.com/208/Cross-Connection-Control-Program
The list is provided merely for the convenience of the water service customers. City of Moses
Lake makes no representation regarding the skill or quality of service of the testers listed.
Furthermore, City of Moses Lake does not assume or accept any liabilities for the actions or
performance of such testers. Customers are required to use their own judgement with respect to
contracting with these or any other testers. The City, however, recommends that you ask
potential testers the following questions:
1.) Is the tester currently certified?
2.) Can the tester repair the device if it fails the test?
3.) Does the tester have a business license and insurance?
4.) Will the tester submit results to the City on your behalf?
Before you contact a BAT to test your device, be prepared to provide the following information:
1) Device manufacturer such as: Febco, Watts, Wilkens,
2) Model numbers such as: 805Y, 950XL, 007M2PCQt
3) Device location with any instructions should access be limited.
The information above should be attached to the device
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Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA)
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF REDUCED PRESSURE
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY (RPBA), UP TO 2”
Installation Requirements
1. The RPBA must be on the State-approved list and installed in compliance with the city Cross
Connection Control Policy (please see drawing for reference).
2. The state of Washington has adopted the University of Southern California’s (USC) 10th
edition Approved Backflow Device list as its approved list. Here is the link
https://fccchr.usc.edu/list.html
3. The RPBA installation must be inspected by District staff. Please call between 6:00 AM &
2:30 PM Monday-Friday to schedule an appointment.
4. Upon installation the RPBA must be tested. If the water meter is locked for required
installation, coordinate lock removal with city staff to accommodate test. Initial testing and
annual testing thereafter is the responsibility of the property owner.
5. The RPBA must be installed 2 to 5 feet from the water meter, prior to any tap or branch.
6. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain established grade adjacent to the
water meter.
7. The RPBA must be installed and oriented according to the manufacturer’s recommendation,
with minimum clearances to box per manufacturer’s requirements (please see drawing).
8. Drainage must be provided per the RPBA’s manufacturer’s requirements.
9. All test cocks must be plugged or capped.
10. Unions must be installed on both sides of the device to facilitate removal.
Certified Backflow Assembly Testers (BATs) A link to State-approved BATs can be found on our
website at https://www.cityofml.com/208/Cross-Connection-Control-Program
The list is provided merely for the convenience of the water service customers. City of Moses
Lake makes no representation regarding the skill or quality of service of the testers listed.
Furthermore, City of Moses Lake does not assume or accept any liabilities for the actions or
performance of such testers. Customers are required to use their own judgement with respect to
contracting with these or any other testers. The City, however, recommends that you ask
potential testers the following questions:
1.) Is the tester currently certified?
2.) Can the tester repair the device if it fails the test?
3.) Does the tester have a business license and insurance?
4.) Will the tester submit results to the City on your behalf?
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Before you contact a BAT to test your device, be prepared to provide the following information:
1) Device manufacturer such as: Febco, Watts, Wilkens,
2) Model numbers such as: 805Y, 950XL, 007M2PCQt
3) Device location with any instructions should access be limited.
The information above should be attached to the device.
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Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA)
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Existing Services:
If a valid annual backflow test report is not submitted to Cross-Connection Control Speciatist, or
if the assembly fails testing or is not installed, the property owner will have 30 days to resolve
the issue. Failure to comply within this timeframe will result in water service being discontinued.
Important Notice: Cross-Connection Control Compliance:
In the event of a backpressure or backsiphonage incident caused by non-compliance with the
Cross-Connection Control Program, the responsible party will be given 30 days to correct the
deficiency and bring the system into full compliance. Continued non-compliance may result in
enforcement actions, including water shut-off.
13.09.040 Flushing Sewers:
There shall be no direct, unprotected connection between a fire hydrant or other potable water
connection and any sanitary or storm sewer for the purpose of flushing.
13.09.050 Use of Privately Owned Backflow Preventers on Temporary Connections:
The proprietor of a privately owned backflow preventer shall submit a copy of the current
(within the previous 12 month period) backflow prevention assembly test performed by a
Washington State certified tester on the City’s approved Backflow Assembly Tester list prior to it
being connected to the municipal water system. If an acceptable report showing passing results
cannot be furnished, the assembly shall be retested in accordance with state and City regulations.
Test reports shall be provided to the Water Quality Specialist who administers the Cross
Connection Control Program.
13.09.060 Backflow Preventer Rental Fee:
When backflow preventers are required by this Chapter to protect the City’s water system and
provided by the City for temporary connections, the rental fee shall be billed as follows:
A. The rental fee shall be Fee Schedule per day for the entire time that the renter has the backflow preventer, regardless of whether it is used or not.
B. Any damage to the backflow preventer while in the possession of the renter shall be
itemized and included with the rental fee.
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13.09.070 Installation and Maintenance:
A. All costs associated with purchase, installation, inspections, testing (by a Washington State
certified tester), replacement, maintenance, parts, and repairs to backflow preventers are the
financial responsibility of the property owner.
B. Backflow preventers, used for temporary connections, owned and rented out by the City will be tested and maintained by the City. These costs are included in the rental fee.
13.09.080 Notice to Cease Violation:
Any person, firm, or corporation found to be violating any provision of this chapter shall be
served by with a Notice of Violation and Order to Correct or Cease Activity as provided in
Chapter 1.20. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently
cease all violations. Failure to comply with the Notice of Violation and Order to Correct or
Cease Activity shall result in disconnection of the water service connection. Violations of this
Chapter shall also constitute a public nuisance and may be abated accordingly, including on an
emergency basis, if warranted.
13.09.090 Infractions and Penalty for Continued Violation:
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is an infraction subject to a C-__ penalty as set
forth in MLMC Chapter 1.08. Each and every calendar day during any portion of which any
violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any such person shall constitute
a separate offense.
Section 3. Severability: The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, subsection or portion of this ordinance, or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, it shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Corrections: The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized by the Moses Lake City Council to make necessary clerical corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to,
the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection
numbers, and any references thereto which do not change the substantive meaning of the ordinance. Section 5. Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of its summary as provided by law.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington and signed by its Mayor on February 24, 2026.
____________________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
Swartz Myers Fancher Skaug Lombardi Graves Davis
Vote:
Date Published: March 2, 2026
Date Effective: March 7, 2026
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blank page
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Council Agenda Bill
Subject
MLMA - Runway Lighting Budget Appropriation/Grant Authorization
Department
Public Works
Presenter at the Meeting
Brian Baltzell, Public Works Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
MLMALightingBudgAmend.pdf 255.39KB
2025-12-22_GrantMemoMLMA.pdf 171.56KB
DraftJanuaryMinutes.pdf 461.87KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63038
Proceeding Type
Consent Agenda
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission recommends that City Council authorize the budget appropriation for $2,500 match and give staff approval to submit a grant application on
behalf of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Summary/Background
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is requesting that City Council approve a budget appropriation for the Moses Lake Municipal Airport and authorize staff to submit a
WSDOT Aviation grant application for the "Runway Lighting" project.
At the January 7, 2026, Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission meeting the commission voted in favor of requesting to use fund balance and/or request assistance from the general
fund to apply for Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Grants. These grants would help to fund the two identified, received and filed, projects for 2026 - 1) Runway
Lighting, and 2) Pavement Maintenance. WSDOT grants require up to a 10% match and cannot be offset by in-kind donations. Council received and filed the MLMA capital project list
on August 26, 2025.
The "Runway Lighting" project consists of updating the existing runway lighting with new electrical conduits and lighting equipment. This project will enhance safety for plane
operators.
The total project cost was estimated to be $25,000 (as estimated by the airport commissioners). The MLMA beginning fund balance for 2026 was $62,091, which an estimated ending
fund balance of $70,179. The Commission is requesting to appropriate $2,500 to use as matching funds for this project, which would leave an adjusted ending fund balance of $67,679.
With approval of this appropriation, staff will assist with commission with completion of a grant application and project administration. Staff time will be billed to MLMA as
reimbursable labor. Should the application be unsuccessful, the funds will not be utilized for this project and will remain in the fund balance.
The City Manager is recommending use of the MLMA Fund balance to help offset the cost of a lighting upgrade that will result in a safer environment for the users of the MLMA.
Fiscal Consideration
2026 Projected Ending Fund Balance $70,179
Runway Lighting Project Fund Balance Appropriation $2,500
Adjusted 2026 Projected Ending Fund Balance $67,679
With approval of this appropriation, staff will assist with commission with completion of a grant application and project administration. Staff time will be billed to the MLMA as
reimbursable labor. Should the application be unsuccessful, the funds will not be utilized for this project and will remain in the fund balance.
An appropriation for this expenditure will be included in the 2026 budget amendment ordinance later this year (likely in the fall).
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
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Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/11/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 2/6/2026
Finance - Madeline Prentice on 2/11/2026
Public Works - Brian Baltzell on 2/9/2026
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Budget Adjustment Request
Type of Adjustment*
Instructions:
If you are receiving additional revenues from an outside source (i.e. grant funds, donations, etc.) you must include the
appropriate revenue code that the funds will be deposited to and the amount in the revenue section above. Enter the
appropriate expenditure code/amount that the funds will be spent from in the expenditure section. The Use of Fund
Balance will calculate automatically from the Revenue and Expenditure amounts entered.
Fund*Department*
Project/Grant Number
Revenues
If there are no Revenues, please enter '0' in each column.
Fund*Dept*Object*Detail *Amount*
Expenditures
If there are no Expenditures, please enter '0' in each column.
Fund*Dept*Object*Detail *Amount*
Revenue Subtotal
Expenditures Subtotal
Use of Fund Balance
Amendment Transfer
495 - Airport 495 - Airport
Runway Lighting Project
If appropriate, please enter the Finance assigned Project/Grant Number.
Budget Adjustment Details
0
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0
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0
3####
0
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0.00$
495
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495
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59446
5####
0631
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2,500.00$
0.00$
2,500.00$
-2,500.00$
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Explanation*
Project Budget Sheet/Other Supporting Document
Name
Signature*
Submittal Date
Submitter Email
Is this being submitted by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or a Director?*
Submitting Department *
Division*
At the January 7th, 2026 Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission meeting the commission voted in favor of
requesting to use fund balance and/or request assistance from the general fund to apply for Washington State
Department of Transportation Aviation Grants. These grants would help to fund the two identified projects for
2026 - 1) Runway Lighting, and 2) Pavement Maintenance. WSDOT grants require up to a 10% match and
cannot be offset by in-kind donations.
This Runway Lighting project consists of updating the existing runway lighting with new electrical conduits and
lighting equipment. This project will enhance safety for plane operators.
The total project cost was estimated to be $25,000 (as estimated by the airport commissioners). The MLMA
beginning fund balance for 2026 was $62,091, which an estimated ending fund balance of $70,179. The
Commission is requesting to appropriate $2,500 to use as matching funds for this project, which would leave an
adjusted ending fund balance of $67,679. With approval of this appropriation, staff will assist with commission
with completion of a grant application. Should the application be unsuccessful, the funds will not be utilized for
this project and will remain in the fund balance.
DraftJanuaryMinutes.pdf 461.87KB
2025-12-22_GrantMemoMLMA.pdf 171.56KB
Submitter Information
Leigh Ramsey
Please type your first and last name in the space above. Your typed first and last name will serve as your signature. Your signature signifies your
acknowledgement of and agreement with the content of this form.
2/5/2026
lramsey@cityofml.com
Yes No
Public Works
Engineering
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 48 of 81
City of Moses Lake, Washington
Memorandum
401 S. Balsam St. · PO Box 1579 · Moses Lake, WA 98837
Office: 509 764-3701 · Fax: 509 764-3739 · www.moseslakewa.gov
Date: December 22, 2025
To: Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission
From: Leigh Ramsey, Assistant Public Works Director Regarding: 2026 Grant Applications
______________________________________________________________________________________
Purpose:
This memo details the required deadlines and recommendations needed from the Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission in order to move forward with any grant
applications during the 2026 Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation
grant solicitation window. The recommendations needed are:
1) In order to apply for the WSDOT Aviation Grants, which project(s) would the
Commission like to request a budget amendment for matching funds be completed? (This request will go to City Council on 1/13/26 or 1/27/26.)
2) If City Council is only in favor of completing one of the two projects this year, which project would the Commission make the highest priority?
Background: During the 2026 budget season, the MLMA Commission recommended that City Council
receive and file a 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan that identified two possible projects in 2026. These projects could be eligible for a WSDOT Aviation grant but will require
matching funds be allocated. *Please note, that without an aviation grant or outside
funding sources, the Moses Lake Municipal Airport does not have the fund balance to complete the projects outlined.*
The 2026 projects are:
• A1 – Pavement Maintenance: total project estimate $300,000
• A7 – Runway Lighting: total project estimate $25,000
The adopted SCIP shows that $300,000 could come from other funding sources and
$34,650 would need to be a matching commitment from the MLMA Fund Balance.
As a reminder, the WSDOT Grants Manual states that in-kind donations of volunteer
labor or materials are not allowed for match requirements (WSDOT Airport Aid Grant Procedures Manual, pg 18).
The MLMA 2026 budget did not have any funds allocated to capital projects. Any
request for matching funds will require a budget amendment be requested from City
Council. Staff are requesting a recommendation from the Commission on which
project(s) they would like to have a budget amendment requested for. This amendment
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 49 of 81
City of Moses Lake, Washington Page 2
401 S. Balsam St. · PO Box 1579 · Moses Lake, WA 98837
Office: 509 764-3701 · Fax: 509 764-3739 · www.moseslakewa.gov
request would go to City Council at the 1/13 or 1/27/26 meeting. As part of that request, staff will also ask City Council to give approval to have the City Manager sign a
WSDOT Aviation Grant application once it is completed.
If City Council approves the amendment, then staff will:
• Assign the project to a city staff member (engineer) for design,
• Staff will complete the grant application and submit to WSDOT by the February-
March deadline (as of writing this memo, WSDOT has not opened the call for applications or announced a final deadline for the 2026 solicitation window).
According to WSDOT’s site, aviation grants during even numbered years have an award announcement date no later than May 15th. Staff will limit design work and reimbursable
labor costs to the initial amount needed for the application until we are notified of an
award.
CC: Brian Baltzell, Public Works Director; Rob Karlinsey, City Manager
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 50 of 81
Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission
A regular meeting of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,
at 12:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Darrin Jackson.
P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled
Name Jan
07
Feb
XX
Mar
XX
Apr
XX
May
XX
Jun
XX
Jul
XX
Aug
XX
Sept
XX
Oct
XX
Nov
XX
Dec
XX
Darrin Jackson P
Rod Richeson P
Finley Grant P
Richard Pearce P
TBD X
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT/EXCUSED: Present: Darrin Jackson, Rod Richeson (via
Teams), Finley Grant, and Richard Pearce.
OTHERS PRESENT: Trisha Kehret, Engineering Administrative Technician and Rob Karlinsey, City Manager.
VISITORS: Council Members Victor Lombardi and Jeremy Davis, Darel Fuller, Lydia Volk, Mark Volk, and
Ron Piercy.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3RD MEETING AND DECEMBER 17TH SPECIAL MEETING: Mr. Pearce made
a motion to accept the minutes of both December 3rd and December 17th. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Richeson and passed unanimously.
JANUARY INSPECTION AND DECEMBER TIE-DOWN REPORTS: Mr. Jackson turned in inspection
reports for September 2025 through January 2026. Mr. Richeson was unable to provide the tie down report. Mr.
Pearce volunteered to finish the report and submit it to Ms. Kehret after the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. MEETING DATES & TIMES: At the December 17, 2025, Special Meeting, it was discussed to move
the Commission meetings from noon to 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month. This request would
need to be approved by the City Manager and dependent on room availability.
In response to the Commission’s request to move the meeting time Rob Karlinsey, City Manager,
attended today’s meeting. Mr. Jackson stated that they were having trouble finding someone to fill in
Mr. Jeremy Davis’s position on the Commission if the meetings were during the day. He suggested the
Commission can meet at the airport operations building, do their own recordings, and provide the
recording to Ms. Kehret the next day if there was a scheduling issue with the Council Chambers. Mr.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 51 of 81
Karlinsey expressed his concern about staff capacity and fatigue due to night meetings. Mr. Jackson
stated that if they had meetings at the ops building, they would not need staff to attend. If the
Commission had business that would need staff’s input, they would contact staff the next day following
the meeting. Mr. Karlinsey will get back to the Commission with an answer after talking with staff.
2. WATER USAGE AND AREA WATER PLAN: Mr. Jackson wants to prepare a plan with Brian
Baltzell, Public Works Director, to square up the grass area and purge the unused lines.
Mr. Pearce made a motion to expedite getting irrigation from the canal. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grant. During discussion Mr. Richeson volunteered to make some contacts and get updated
numbers for cost. Mr. Davis suggested the Commission make sure to get something in writing for water
rights and possibly an interlocal agreement with the Irrigation District. After discussion the motion
passed unanimously.
3. SIGNAGE UPDATE: City Council has accepted the request to add a $2.00 overnight fee for the airport
tie downs and the fee has been added to the updated citywide fee schedule. The Airport Commission
will begin collecting this fee starting January 1, 2026. Mr. Pearce will post the new fee sign.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BUDGET REPORT: The Commission reviewed the 2026 approved budget report.
2. GRANT APPLICATIONS: A memorandum was drafted by Leigh Ramsey, Assistant Public Works
Director and presented to the Commission explaining they have two projects, A1-Pavement
Maintenance and A7-Runway Lighting which are available to apply for grants in 2026. The MLMA
2026 budget did not have funds allocated to capital projects. Any request for matching funds will require
a budget amendment be requested by the City Council.
Mr. Jackson made a motion to have staff talk to Council about matching funds. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grant and passed unanimously.
3. GUEST SPEAKERS-MARK & LYDIA VOLK: USAGE OF AIRPORT: Guest Speaker Mark Volk
presented a request to the Airport Commission to hold a donation-only fly-in event at the Municipal
Airport staffed by volunteers. The event, Tailfeathers & Wheels Annual Swap Meet, is proposed to be
held August 29, 2026, from 10am to 4pm. The event would consist of multiple collections of cars &
airplanes, awards, swap meet, RC Plane demo & display, food vendors, music, and porta potties. If the
RC demo is approved a NOTAM would need to be issued and the airport would shut down for the
duration of the demo. Mr. Richeson made a motion for the Commission to work with the Volk’s over the
next month to work through the details of the event and present it at the next Commission meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pearce and passed unanimously.
4. DATE FOR SPRING CLEANING: Mr. Pearce made a motion to schedule spring cleaning of the
airport for April. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richeson. After discussion the motion was amended
to April 11, 2025, and passed unanimously.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 52 of 81
5. START DATE FOR RESIDUAL HERBICIDE APPLICATION: Mr. Jackson spoke with Bill
Aukett in the Parks Department and was informed that the city would begin residual herbicide spraying
in February. Mr. Pearce made a motion to coordinate with the city to have residual herbicide application
done at the airport during the city applications. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grant and passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
___________________________________________
Trisha Kehret, Engineering Administrative Technician
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 53 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
MLMA - Pavement Maintenance Budget Appropriation/Grant Auth
Department
Public Works
Presenter at the Meeting
Leigh Ramsey, Assistant Public Works Director
Packet Attachments (if any)
MLMAPavMtnBudgAmend.pdf 254.73KB
2025-12-22_GrantMemoMLMA.pdf 171.56KB
DraftJanuaryMinutes.pdf 461.87KB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63040
Proceeding Type
New Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
Motion required.
Recommended Motion
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission recommends that City Council authorize the budget appropriation for $30,000 match and give staff approval to submit a grant application on
behalf of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport.
Summary/Background
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission is requesting that City Council approve a budget appropriation for the Moses Lake Municipal Airport and authorize staff to submit a
WSDOT Aviation grant application for the "Pavement Maintenance" project.
At the January 7, 2026, Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission meeting the commission voted in favor of requesting to use fund balance to apply for Washington State Department
of Transportation Aviation Grants. These grants would help to fund the two identified, received and filed, projects for 2026 - 1) Runway Lighting, and 2) Pavement Maintenance. WSDOT
grants require up to a 10% match and cannot be offset by in-kind donations. Council received and filed the MLMA capital project list on August 26, 2025.
The "Pavement Maintenance" project consists of providing crack sealing, slurry sealcoat, and new pavement markings to the runway and taxiways (approximately 26,900 square yards).
The total project cost was estimated to be $300,000. The MLMA beginning fund balance for 2026 was $62,091, with an estimated ending fund balance of $70,179. The Commission is
requesting to appropriate $2,500 to use as matching funds for the "Runway Lighting" project and $30,000 for the "Pavement Maintenance" project, which would leave an adjusted
ending fund balance of $37,679. With approval of this appropriation, staff will assist the commission with completion of a grant application and project administration. Staff time will
be billed to MLMA as reimbursable labor. Should the application be unsuccessful, the funds will not be utilized for this project and will remain in the fund balance.
The City Manager is recommending use of fund balance to help offset the cost of pavement maintenance that will prolong the life of the runway and taxiways at the MLMA.
Fiscal Consideration
Moses Lake Municipal Airport Fund Balance:
2026 Projected Ending Fund Balance $70,179
Runway Lighting Project Fund Balance Appropriation (Requested on another AB)$2,500
Pavement Maintenance Project Fund Balance Appropriation $30,000
Adjusted 2026 Projected Ending Fund Balance $37,679
With approval of this appropriation, staff will assist the commission with completion of a grant application and project administration. Staff time will be billed to the MLMA as
reimbursable labor. Should the application be unsuccessful, the funds will not be utilized for this project and will remain in the fund balance.
An appropriation for this expenditure will be included in the 2026 budget amendment ordinance later this year (likely in the fall).
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 54 of 81
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
City Attorney - Debbie Burke on
Finance - Madeline Prentice on 2/18/2026
Public Works - Brian Baltzell on
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 55 of 81
Budget Adjustment Request
Type of Adjustment*
Instructions:
If you are receiving additional revenues from an outside source (i.e. grant funds, donations, etc.) you must include the
appropriate revenue code that the funds will be deposited to and the amount in the revenue section above. Enter the
appropriate expenditure code/amount that the funds will be spent from in the expenditure section. The Use of Fund
Balance will calculate automatically from the Revenue and Expenditure amounts entered.
Fund*Department*
Project/Grant Number
Revenues
If there are no Revenues, please enter '0' in each column.
Fund*Dept*Object*Detail *Amount*
Expenditures
If there are no Expenditures, please enter '0' in each column.
Fund*Dept*Object*Detail *Amount*
Revenue Subtotal
Expenditures Subtotal
Use of Fund Balance
Amendment Transfer
495 - Airport 495 - Airport
MLMA Pavement Maintenance Project
If appropriate, please enter the Finance assigned Project/Grant Number.
Budget Adjustment Details
0
###
0
###
0
3####
0
####
0.00$
495
###
495
###
59446
5####
0631
####
30,000.00$
0.00$
30,000.00$
-30,000.00$
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 56 of 81
Explanation*
Project Budget Sheet/Other Supporting Document
Name
Signature*
Submittal Date
Submitter Email
Is this being submitted by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or a Director?*
Submitting Department *
Division*
At the January 7th, 2026 Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission meeting the commission voted in favor of
requesting to use fund balance and/or request assistance from the general fund to apply for Washington State
Department of Transportation Aviation Grants. These grants would help to fund the two identified projects for
2026 - 1) Runway Lighting, and 2) Pavement Maintenance. WSDOT grants require up to a 10% match and
cannot be offset by in-kind donations.
The Pavement Maintenance project consists of providing crack sealing, slurry sealcoat, and new pavement
markings to runway and taxiways. Approximately a total of 26,900 square yards.
The total project cost was estimated to be $300,000. The MLMA beginning fund balance for 2026 was $62,091,
with an estimated ending fund balance of $70,179. The Commission is requesting to appropriate $2,500 to use
as matching funds for the Runway Lighting project and an additional $30,000 for the Pavement Maintenance
project, which would leave an adjusted ending fund balance of $37,679. With approval of this appropriation,
staff will assist with commission with completion of a grant application. Should the application be unsuccessful,
the funds will not be utilized for this project and will remain in the fund balance.
2025-12-22_GrantMemoMLMA.pdf 171.56KB
DraftJanuaryMinutes.pdf 461.87KB
Submitter Information
Leigh Ramsey
Please type your first and last name in the space above. Your typed first and last name will serve as your signature. Your signature signifies your
acknowledgement of and agreement with the content of this form.
2/5/2026
lramsey@cityofml.com
Yes No
Public Works
Engineering
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 57 of 81
City of Moses Lake, Washington
Memorandum
401 S. Balsam St. · PO Box 1579 · Moses Lake, WA 98837
Office: 509 764-3701 · Fax: 509 764-3739 · www.moseslakewa.gov
Date: December 22, 2025
To: Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission
From: Leigh Ramsey, Assistant Public Works Director Regarding: 2026 Grant Applications
______________________________________________________________________________________
Purpose:
This memo details the required deadlines and recommendations needed from the Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission in order to move forward with any grant
applications during the 2026 Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation
grant solicitation window. The recommendations needed are:
1) In order to apply for the WSDOT Aviation Grants, which project(s) would the
Commission like to request a budget amendment for matching funds be completed? (This request will go to City Council on 1/13/26 or 1/27/26.)
2) If City Council is only in favor of completing one of the two projects this year, which project would the Commission make the highest priority?
Background: During the 2026 budget season, the MLMA Commission recommended that City Council
receive and file a 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan that identified two possible projects in 2026. These projects could be eligible for a WSDOT Aviation grant but will require
matching funds be allocated. *Please note, that without an aviation grant or outside
funding sources, the Moses Lake Municipal Airport does not have the fund balance to complete the projects outlined.*
The 2026 projects are:
• A1 – Pavement Maintenance: total project estimate $300,000
• A7 – Runway Lighting: total project estimate $25,000
The adopted SCIP shows that $300,000 could come from other funding sources and
$34,650 would need to be a matching commitment from the MLMA Fund Balance.
As a reminder, the WSDOT Grants Manual states that in-kind donations of volunteer
labor or materials are not allowed for match requirements (WSDOT Airport Aid Grant Procedures Manual, pg 18).
The MLMA 2026 budget did not have any funds allocated to capital projects. Any
request for matching funds will require a budget amendment be requested from City
Council. Staff are requesting a recommendation from the Commission on which
project(s) they would like to have a budget amendment requested for. This amendment
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 58 of 81
City of Moses Lake, Washington Page 2
401 S. Balsam St. · PO Box 1579 · Moses Lake, WA 98837
Office: 509 764-3701 · Fax: 509 764-3739 · www.moseslakewa.gov
request would go to City Council at the 1/13 or 1/27/26 meeting. As part of that request, staff will also ask City Council to give approval to have the City Manager sign a
WSDOT Aviation Grant application once it is completed.
If City Council approves the amendment, then staff will:
• Assign the project to a city staff member (engineer) for design,
• Staff will complete the grant application and submit to WSDOT by the February-
March deadline (as of writing this memo, WSDOT has not opened the call for applications or announced a final deadline for the 2026 solicitation window).
According to WSDOT’s site, aviation grants during even numbered years have an award announcement date no later than May 15th. Staff will limit design work and reimbursable
labor costs to the initial amount needed for the application until we are notified of an
award.
CC: Brian Baltzell, Public Works Director; Rob Karlinsey, City Manager
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 59 of 81
Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission
A regular meeting of the Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,
at 12:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Darrin Jackson.
P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled
Name Jan
07
Feb
XX
Mar
XX
Apr
XX
May
XX
Jun
XX
Jul
XX
Aug
XX
Sept
XX
Oct
XX
Nov
XX
Dec
XX
Darrin Jackson P
Rod Richeson P
Finley Grant P
Richard Pearce P
TBD X
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT/EXCUSED: Present: Darrin Jackson, Rod Richeson (via
Teams), Finley Grant, and Richard Pearce.
OTHERS PRESENT: Trisha Kehret, Engineering Administrative Technician and Rob Karlinsey, City Manager.
VISITORS: Council Members Victor Lombardi and Jeremy Davis, Darel Fuller, Lydia Volk, Mark Volk, and
Ron Piercy.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3RD MEETING AND DECEMBER 17TH SPECIAL MEETING: Mr. Pearce made
a motion to accept the minutes of both December 3rd and December 17th. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Richeson and passed unanimously.
JANUARY INSPECTION AND DECEMBER TIE-DOWN REPORTS: Mr. Jackson turned in inspection
reports for September 2025 through January 2026. Mr. Richeson was unable to provide the tie down report. Mr.
Pearce volunteered to finish the report and submit it to Ms. Kehret after the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. MEETING DATES & TIMES: At the December 17, 2025, Special Meeting, it was discussed to move
the Commission meetings from noon to 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month. This request would
need to be approved by the City Manager and dependent on room availability.
In response to the Commission’s request to move the meeting time Rob Karlinsey, City Manager,
attended today’s meeting. Mr. Jackson stated that they were having trouble finding someone to fill in
Mr. Jeremy Davis’s position on the Commission if the meetings were during the day. He suggested the
Commission can meet at the airport operations building, do their own recordings, and provide the
recording to Ms. Kehret the next day if there was a scheduling issue with the Council Chambers. Mr.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 60 of 81
Karlinsey expressed his concern about staff capacity and fatigue due to night meetings. Mr. Jackson
stated that if they had meetings at the ops building, they would not need staff to attend. If the
Commission had business that would need staff’s input, they would contact staff the next day following
the meeting. Mr. Karlinsey will get back to the Commission with an answer after talking with staff.
2. WATER USAGE AND AREA WATER PLAN: Mr. Jackson wants to prepare a plan with Brian
Baltzell, Public Works Director, to square up the grass area and purge the unused lines.
Mr. Pearce made a motion to expedite getting irrigation from the canal. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grant. During discussion Mr. Richeson volunteered to make some contacts and get updated
numbers for cost. Mr. Davis suggested the Commission make sure to get something in writing for water
rights and possibly an interlocal agreement with the Irrigation District. After discussion the motion
passed unanimously.
3. SIGNAGE UPDATE: City Council has accepted the request to add a $2.00 overnight fee for the airport
tie downs and the fee has been added to the updated citywide fee schedule. The Airport Commission
will begin collecting this fee starting January 1, 2026. Mr. Pearce will post the new fee sign.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. BUDGET REPORT: The Commission reviewed the 2026 approved budget report.
2. GRANT APPLICATIONS: A memorandum was drafted by Leigh Ramsey, Assistant Public Works
Director and presented to the Commission explaining they have two projects, A1-Pavement
Maintenance and A7-Runway Lighting which are available to apply for grants in 2026. The MLMA
2026 budget did not have funds allocated to capital projects. Any request for matching funds will require
a budget amendment be requested by the City Council.
Mr. Jackson made a motion to have staff talk to Council about matching funds. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grant and passed unanimously.
3. GUEST SPEAKERS-MARK & LYDIA VOLK: USAGE OF AIRPORT: Guest Speaker Mark Volk
presented a request to the Airport Commission to hold a donation-only fly-in event at the Municipal
Airport staffed by volunteers. The event, Tailfeathers & Wheels Annual Swap Meet, is proposed to be
held August 29, 2026, from 10am to 4pm. The event would consist of multiple collections of cars &
airplanes, awards, swap meet, RC Plane demo & display, food vendors, music, and porta potties. If the
RC demo is approved a NOTAM would need to be issued and the airport would shut down for the
duration of the demo. Mr. Richeson made a motion for the Commission to work with the Volk’s over the
next month to work through the details of the event and present it at the next Commission meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pearce and passed unanimously.
4. DATE FOR SPRING CLEANING: Mr. Pearce made a motion to schedule spring cleaning of the
airport for April. The motion was seconded by Mr. Richeson. After discussion the motion was amended
to April 11, 2025, and passed unanimously.
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 61 of 81
5. START DATE FOR RESIDUAL HERBICIDE APPLICATION: Mr. Jackson spoke with Bill
Aukett in the Parks Department and was informed that the city would begin residual herbicide spraying
in February. Mr. Pearce made a motion to coordinate with the city to have residual herbicide application
done at the airport during the city applications. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grant and passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
___________________________________________
Trisha Kehret, Engineering Administrative Technician
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 62 of 81
Council Agenda Bill
Subject
2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Department
Community Development
Presenter at the Meeting
Nathan Pate AICP, Senior Planner
Packet Attachments (if any)
PC Comp Plan Amendment Docket Attachments - Hearing - Commer
ce edits.docx 2.01MB
2025 Code and Comp Plan Amendments - Commerce Comment Lett
er 2025-S-11380.pdf 56.42KB
GC to Ligh Industrial Zoning Map Amend Lease and Property suppor
t.pdf 3.3MB
Meeting Date:
2/24/2026
Agenda Item Number:
63228
Proceeding Type
New Business
Proposed Council Action/Motion:
Information Only
Receive and File
Discuss
Provide Direction
Public Hearing
Adopt/Approve
Authorize
Other
No motion necessary.
Summary/Background
The City Council is being asked to study the Planning Commission recommended comprehensive plan amendments (attached) pursuant to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Final Docket that include the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
a. Consider Land Use Designation and subsequent Zoning Map amendments from Gateway Commercial (C-2 General Commercial) to Industrial (Light Industrial) for Parcel Numbers
110014000, 110819001, 110819010, 110819012, 110819011& 110015000
2. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
a. Add reference to new Water and Sewer Plans within Ch. 5 Utilities
3. Transportation Element – Planned (Future) Streets Map update (postponed to the 2027 Periodic Update)
4. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Water Policies
a. Revise Policies 5.1.7 and 5.1.10, to clarify connection to the city water system for a development within city limits and expand on water conservation.
5. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Sewer Policies
a. Revise Policy 5.1.14 to clarify connection to the city wastewater system for development within city limits and UGA.
Each attachment is presented as draft edits to the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan in “track changes” format (black text is original, new text is underlined and/or red/blue, and
text removed is strikethrough and/or red/blue). At the top is the referenced Docket Numbers with content text of the section and below are the “proposed amendments.”
On February 4, 2026, the Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services provided a draft comment letter. On February 12, 2026, the City received the final
Commerce comment letter (attached).
Staff recommendations for minor changes are based on the letter and WAC 365-196-320(1) and RCW 36.70A.070(1), and the area for mapping amendments to the area that included
property owned by Ground Works Three LLC 110819012, 110819010, 110819001, and 110819011.
Background
On October 28, 2025, the City Council finalized and created the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Final Docket (list of amendments to be processed and considered).
This is a process where the public, City Council, and Planning Commission (PC) may propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code (Land Use
Development Code). The rules regarding the docketing process are found in Chapter 15.240 Comprehensive Plan and development regulation amendments. Basically, the docket
process provides the public with a way to propose changes to the Comprehensive Plan or development regulations directly to the City Council. It is designed to comply with the
Washington State Growth Management Act’s requirement to provide for meaningful public participation. Regulation Amendments are legislative in nature, involving the creation,
revision, application, or large-scale implementation of public policy.
On November 20, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted its first workshop regarding the identified Comprehensive Plan Amendments pursuant to the Final Docket process MLUDC
15.240.040.COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 63 of 81
On December 11, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted its second workshop regarding the identified Comprehensive Plan Amendments and made final edits to the amendments.
On January 16, 2026, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing regarding the identified Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
City Council Priorities or Budget Objectives Addressed
Preamble: The City’s top priority will always be fulfilling its core mission, which includes ensuring public safety, maintaining the City’s infrastructure, complying with state and
federal mandates, and safeguarding the City’s finances.
#1 - Achieve Financial Sustainability
#2 - Secure Sustainable and Reliable Municipal Water Sources
#3 - Improve the City's Image and Reputation
#4 - Fire Department Service Delivery Model and Third Fire Station
#5 - New Police Station
#6 - Second Lake Crossing
#7 - WSDOT Highway Projects in Moses Lake
Reviewed and Approved by:
City Manager - Rob Karlinsey on 2/19/2026
City Attorney - Katherine Kenison on 2/17/2026
Community Development - Debbie Burke on 2/18/2026
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 64 of 81
Page 1 of 7
Attachment A
Docket No. 1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
Land Use Designation and subsequent Zoning Map amendment from Gateway Commercial
(C-2 General Commercial) to Industrial (Light Industrial) for parcel numbers 110014000,
110819001, 110819010, 110819012, 110819011& 110015000
Exhibit 3-10. Future Land Use Map:
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Proposed Amendment
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Attachment B
Docket No. 2. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
Add reference to new Water and Sewer Plans within Ch. 5 Utilities
November 2021 Comprehensive Plan Ch. 5 Utilities
Conditions and Trends
Proposed Amendment
Wastewater
Wastewater System & Water System Plans
The City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Wastewater Plan - 2024 is updated from the 2015
Sewer System Master Plan and is developed to provide an analysis of the current condition
and status of the wastewater system and to provide guidance to the Moses Lake City Council,
City Management, Developers and staff in preparation for the next twenty years. The plan has
been written to meet the requirements of WAC 173-240-050 (Submission of General Plan).
The plan should be considered a "living" document, in that the City's wastewater treatment
facilities will be reevaluated, and capital improvements will be scheduled as necessary to
accommodate future needs and growth of the wastewater system as it occurs. The plan
provides for the necessary framework for the City to respond to changes.
Any conflict between the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Wastewater Plan – 2024 and
this section, the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Wastewater Plan - 2024 governs.
Wastewater
The City of Moses Lake owns and operates two independent collection, treatment, and
disposal systems:
▪The Sand Dunes System serves most of the service area except for the former Larson Air
Force Base.
▪The Larson System serves an area corresponding to the old Larson Air Force Base in the
northern portion of the City and the UGA.
The Port of Moses Lake operates an industrial wastewater treatment system to serve
industries near the airport and industrial park. The Port facility has a storage capacity of
approximately 59 170 million gallons and can accept up to 400,000 gallons of effluent daily.
Current industries are expected to expand production, and to accommodate their growth and
provide capacity for new users, the Port will continue to expand the size of the system.
Monthly and annual reports are provided by the Port to the State Department of Ecology on
the facility’s operation.
The components of city’s wastewater flow are:
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Sanitary Flow: wastewater discharged to the sewer from residential, commercial/industrial,
and institutional flows.
Infiltration: groundwater that enters a sewer system through fractured or defective pipes,
leaking pipe joints, leaking manholes, leaks in service connections, and other defects.
Inflow: surface water (primarily stormwater runoff) that directly enters the sanitary sewer
system from sources such as a roof, street and area drains, and leaking manhole covers.
The topography in the Moses Lake area does not allow a gravity sewer system to be effective
without assistance from pump stations.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Proposed Amendment
Water
In addition to the policies in this element, the City of Moses Lake Comprehensive Water
System Plan (2022/2025 2016) and Grant County Coordinated Water System Plan (1982,
updated 1999) guide water utilities. Any conflict between the City of Moses Lake
Comprehensive Water System Plan – 2022/2025 and this section, the City of Moses Lake
Comprehensive Wastewater Plan - 2022/2025 governs. The Utility Service Review Procedure
(USRP) in the Coordinated Water System Plan - designating water service areas and minimum
design standards – is particularly relevant for new development permits and private water
system proposals in the UGA. Public water facilities are constructed in accordance with
community design standards which exceed requirements of the USRP.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
Proposed Amendment
References
Moses Lake Comprehensive Wastewater System Master Plan (202415)
Moses Lake Comprehensive Water System Comprehensive Plan (2022/2516)
Grant County Coordinated Water System Plan (1982, updated 1999)
Moses Lake Stormwater Management Program (Updated 2020)
Grant County Solid Waste Management Plan (2008)
Grant County PUD Integrated Resource Plan Update (2020)
Cascade Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan (2020)
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Attachment C
Docket No. 3 & 4. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Water and Sewer Policies
Revise Policy’s 5.1.7 & 5.1.14 to encourage UGA connections.
Goals and Policies
As the city continues to grow, both public and private utility providers will experience
increased demand for services and need to plan for new or improved facilities. The goals and
policies below encourage coordination of public and private providers to meet demands of
future growth while supporting local priorities of promoting economic development and
maintaining cost-effective services.
Goal 5.1 Facilitate the development and improvement of all utilities at the appropriate levels
of service to accommodate the city’s projected growth.
Proposed Amendments
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Policy 5.1.7 Require Encourage connection to the city water system for all new development
within the UGA where available and require connection to the city water system for all new
development within city limits and all short plats and subdivisions within the UGA unless
otherwise allowed by State or County regulations where available. Encourage properties on
existing private well systems to connect to city water.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Policy 5.1.10 Analyze opportunities to leverage water supply by exploring water reuse, use of
irrigation rights and enhanced conservation efforts. Whenever possible, the use of City
domestic water should be discouraged for use to irrigate turf grass; and courage drought
tolerant plantings that use minimal water without compromising tree and native plantings.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
(Previous section remains unaltered)
Policy 5.1.14 Require Encourage connection to the city wastewater system for all new
development within the UGA where available and require connection to the city water system
for all new development within city limits and all short plats and subdivisions within the UGA
unless the density is less than one unit per acre or other exception is allowed by state or
county regulations. Encourage sewer extensions to the remaining unsewered areas and
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require existing development to connect when on-site systems have failed, and sewer
facilities are available.
(Subsequent section remains unaltered)
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1011 Plum Street SE PO Box 42525 Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 (360) 725-4000
www.commerce.wa.gov
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February 12, 2026
Ms. Michelene Torrey
Planning Technician
City of Moses Lake
401 S Balsam
Post Office Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Sent Via Electronic Mail
Re: Proposed Changes to City of Moses Lake's Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Submittals 2025-S-11380 and 205-S-11379
Dear Ms. Torrey:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to City of Moses Lake's
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations in the above referenced submittals. We
appreciate your coordination with our agency as you work to achieve the community’s vision
consistent with the goals and requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA). We
encourage you and your community to consider the following as you present these amendments
to your appointed and elected officials.
We have a suggestion for strengthening your regulations that we encourage you to consider
during this amendment:
We like your amendments to the docketing provisions in MLUDC 15.240.040 B. We
encourage the city to review WAC 365-196-640(6). Specifically, the docketing provisions
could be strengthened by specifying what information must be included in an application;
identifying what types of amendments may be considered during an annual amendment
cycle; and identifying the authority the city council has in finalizing the docket, that is, not
including an item in a final docket, delaying an item to a future docket, or modifying a
docket item. Additionally, the docketing provisions could include the procedural steps of the
final docket, for example, identifying the docket will be forwarded to planning commission
for review, a public hearing, and recommendation to the city council this would be valuable
to staff, the officials, applicant, and the public.
We have a suggestion for strengthening your regulations that we encourage you to consider
during future amendments:
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Department of Commerce: Submittal ID 2025-S-11380
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There are a number of amendments to the accessory dwelling unit provisions that will need
to be revisited during the periodic update. The city will need to ensure the ADU provisions
are consistent with RCW 36.70A.680-681. In the periodic update you’ll want to review the
setback provisions to ensure they are consistent with RCW 36.70A.681(1)(i). Additionally,
MLUDC 15.410.010 limits the use of either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling
as a short-term rental. RCW 36.70A.680(5) allows the city to restrict the use of the accessory
dwelling unit for short-term rentals, it's not clear the same provision applies equally to the
primary units. Note that these limits may also apply to the amendments in Chapter 15.650
MLUDC.
We have concerns that you should address before you adopt your plan and associated
development regulations:
The city is proposing amendments to Comprehensive Plan Policies 5.1.7 and 5.1.14 and a
seemingly related development regulation amendment in MLUDC 15.705.010. The changes
to the comprehensive plan change the word “require” to “encourage”. These amendments
appear to allow new development within the city without connecting to public sewer and
public water. There are two related concerns with these potential amendments: (1)
development will be allowed that is not urban in scale or (2) if development is allowed at
urban densities the development may impact groundwater used for public water supplies.
These concerns are rooted in WAC 365-196-320(1) and RCW 36.70A.070(1). WAC 365-
196-320(1)(d) states in part: “[a]t a minimum, adequate public facilities in urban areas should
include sanitary sewer systems, and public water service.... The services provided must be
adequate to allow development at urban densities and serve development at densities
consistent with the land use element...”, and RCW 36.70A.070(1) states in part: “The land
use element shall provide for protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater used for
public water supplies.”
Together these GMA provisions require that development inside the city to be at urban
densities and such development is served by public sewer and water. The statute recognizes
that cities are not obligated to install sanitary sewer to properties within the UGA when those
properties: have existing, functioning, nonpolluting on-site sewage systems; have a periodic
inspection program to verify the on-site sewage systems function properly and do not pollute
surface or groundwater; and have no redevelopment capacity; or do not require sewer service
because development densities are limited due to critical areas (see RCW 36.70A.110(11).
The provisions for a city to allow on-site sewer imply that it is intended for existing
development versus new development and thus in the comprehensive plan that is forward
looking and setting policy for future land development, the original language of the policy
that requires connection, versus encourage, would be more appropriate. We recommend
that the city retain the original language.
There appears to be corresponding amendments to the development regulations in MLUDC
15.705.010. The amendment to subsection A states in part “Except as allowed within the
exemptions below [subsections 1-9], no building permit or other development permit shall be
issued for any lot, tract or parcel of land without the installation or the existence of: city
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sewer meeting adopted city standards, city water including fire protection devices meeting
adopted city standards, conformance to lot size, city street meeting adopted street standards,
city sidewalk and curb improvements meeting city standards, stormwater control meeting
city adopted standards, necessary dedicated rights of way for infrastructure, legal access to
the site, and within a legal lot of record.” We have concerns and suggestions about three of
these exemptions. The paragraphs below summarize our concerns and provide suggestions to
subsections 1 and 7.
Subsection 1 identifies an exemption for developments “within a differing Class A water
system”. It is unclear why the city would want to provide an exception to connect to a water
system. Ideally, the city’s concurrency requirements would simply require that all
developments within the city have a water concurrency certificate or some documented
evidence that development requiring water would be connected to a public water system.
Regardless of whether connected to the city system or some other water system. We
recommend that the city delete this exception entirely.
Subsection 7 exempts accessory dwelling units from the requirements of city standards and
guidelines. A plain reading implies that detached ADUs would not be required to
provide/connect to any of the items listed in section “A”. Like the comments about
subsection 1 above, ADUs within the city are required to connect to water and sewer. We
recommend that the city clarify this exception to apply only to attached ADUs.
Thank you again for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or need technical
assistance, please feel free to contact me at chaz.bates@commerce.wa.gov or (509) 606-3501.
Sincerely,
Chaz Bates, AICP
Senior Planner
Growth Management Services
cc: Dave Andersen, AICP, Managing Director, Growth Management Services
Benjamin Serr, AICP, Eastern Regional Manager, Growth Management Services
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Mar 10 due dates: PW 2/22, Atty 2/24, Director 2/27, City Mgr 3/2, Community Events Noon 3/10 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for March 24 are due Mar 4 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Mar 10 to May 2
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2/19/2026
Tue, Mar 10 Presentations Airport Commission Reappointments (2), Appointment, Richard Pearce Recognition (recur even yrs)
6:30 PM "" MOTS Quarterly Report - David Hunt, Columbia Basin Resource Center Murillo (recur)
Consent Western Ave Vacate Ordinance xxxx <motion>Kenison
""Building Permit Fee Schedule Update Res xxxx <motion>Prentice
""2025 Development Code Amendments Group 2, 3, and 4 <motion>Pate
""2026 Comp Plan and Develop Regulations Amendment Docket <motion>V Ramsey
""MOU Port of Moses Lake Bridge Project <motion>Karlinsey
""MOU Port of Moses Lake Canal Project <motion>Karlinsey
Old Business Ice Rink Chiller Update Discussion Coutts
New Business Human Services Funding Recommendations (FIN, CDD, POL, PRCS)Motion Murillo (recur)
""Fire Services Feasibility Study Discussion Perillo
""ADA Downtown Parking Access Assessment (CA10)Bisnett/Holmes
""Street and Utility Standards Update (CA11)Baltzell
""Grant County Bridge Project ILA Motion Kenison
Staff pg Prior year 4th Quarter Financial Report Prentice (recur)
Mon, Mar 16 at 6 pm Townhall - Financial Sustainability Plan (CG1) Prentice
Tue, Mar 17, 4p to 7p Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Event booth sign ups 2-6 to TV
Tue, Mar 24 Presenation Stratford Rd Intersection Improvement Design - Consultant Bisnett
6:30 PM Public Hearing 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Ordinance xxxx Motion Pate
Consent Grant County Recording Fee Agreement <motion>Murillo (recur)
""Set Public Hearing for Jenks Eastlake Vacation Resolution xxxx <motion>Baltzell pend applic
Old Business
New Business Homeless Fund Interest Motion Prentice
""Grant County Urban Growth Planning ILA Motion Kenison
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 78 of 81
Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Mar 10 due dates: PW 2/22, Atty 2/24, Director 2/27, City Mgr 3/2, Community Events Noon 3/10 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for March 24 are due Mar 4 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Mar 10 to May 2
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2/19/2026
Wed, Mar 25 at 6 pm, Loc tbd Notice of Quorum: Division St. Neighborhood Meeting (CA9)Karlinseyadded to Council Cmte Calendar 1-15 ? Send invite to Council week prior ??
Tue, Apr 14 Study Session Financial Sustainability Plan - Jeff Pooley, Nextlevel Analytics LLC (CG1)Prentice
6:30 PM x and Ian Stewart, Fulcrum Strategy Group Karlinsey
x • Results from Community Engagement
x • Balancing Act Report
x • Statistically Valid Survey Report
x • Financial Sustainability Plan Options and Direction
Consent
Old Business
New Business Facility Use for Local Government Agencies MLMC 3.34 Discussion Coutts
Tue, Apr 28 Presentation Yonezawa Japan Sister City Proclamation (treaty signed May 1, 1981)(recur)
6:30 PM Consent
Old Business Adopt Financial Sustainability Plan for General & Street Funds (CG1)Motion Prentice
New Business
Staff pg 1st Quarter Financial Report (include in packet)Prentice (recur)
May 1st & 2nd, All Day City Council Retreat @ Pillar Rock Conference Room
Future Meeting ItemsColumn13Column1 Column2Column3Column4 Column5 Column6 Column7
soon: Applic Open Jan 2026 Appoint New LTAC Member Mayor (recur)
May Biennial Budget Kick Off
May Fee Study Report
May Exec Only City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation 42.30.110 (1)(g)
May 12 Presentation Water Projects Map (CG2)
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Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Mar 10 due dates: PW 2/22, Atty 2/24, Director 2/27, City Mgr 3/2, Community Events Noon 3/10 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for March 24 are due Mar 4 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Mar 10 to May 2
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May 12 Presentation Semi quincentennial Commemoration Proclamation Boyd
May 16 (Sat)Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - Post Notice of Quorum added to Council Cmte Calendar 1-15 ? Send invite to Council week prior ??
Jun 16 Townhall Community Beautification (CA18)
Jul 7 Presentation Building Assessment Report (CA15)
Jul - Aug Presentation Comprehensive Fee Study Report - Katherine Goetz, Berk Consulting
Jul - Aug Workshop Code Enforcement Regulations (CG3)Miller (after Jun 16 CA18)
Aug 25 Old Business Code Enforcement Regulations (CG3) Ordinance xxxx Motion Miller
Aug Regular Meetings NOTICE OF CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING Week Prior - Post notice on bulletin board - MOVE TO DOOR NIGHT OF
Aug Special Meeting designate another day for paying bills
Fall 2026 Staff Sales Tax Levy Renewal (Transp Benefit District) expires 12-31-27 Karlinsey
Fall 2026 Workshop Safer Routes to Schools - Nelson Rd Project (ref Oct 7 2025 mtg)
Dec 22 NOTICE OF CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING Week Prior - Post notice on bulletin board - MOVE TO DOOR NIGHT OF
Future Items not assigend a meeting date
5:30 start Study Session **Stormwater Rate Structure Presentation Baltzell
Presentation Irrigation for Private Wells (purple pipe)9-18-24 related to new subdivisions and conflict with wellhead protection
Presentation Yonezawa-SR-17 Roundabout Construction Funding - Design Engineer Levi Bisnett
Public Hearing Eastlake Dr Vacate Ordinance xxxx Motion V Ramsey
Consent Amend STBG Grant for Yonezawa Round-a-bout <motion>Baltzell LR-LB
Consent Accept Lakemont Planned Development Deeds <motion>V Ramsey
Consent Accept LKQ Improvements <motion>Baltzell
Consent Public Works Contract Project Acceptance Authority Res or Ord xxxx <motion>Karlinsey
Consent Simplot Rope Rescue Contract <motion>Perillo
Old Bus Airport Commission Duties Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell
Old Bus Multi Modal Trails Team and Plan Exhibit D (ref Res 3997 12-10-24)
Old Bus Private Property Burn Regulations Ordinance xxxx Motion Perillo
Old Bus **Stormwater Rate Structure Ordinance xxxx Motion Baltzell
Old Bus WSDOT Administrative Settlement Policy Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell
New Bus/Old Bus Airport Operations Manual Update 1st Pres/MotionBaltzell
COML Council Packet 2-24-26, Page 80 of 81
Administrative planning document only. Today's Date:
All items are tentative and subject to constant change.
Mar 10 due dates: PW 2/22, Atty 2/24, Director 2/27, City Mgr 3/2, Community Events Noon 3/10 for Mayor
Standard Public Hearing Notices for March 24 are due Mar 4 end of day.
Date/Time Proceeding Subject Action Presenter LF Status
2026 City of Moses Lake Agenda Forecast - Mar 10 to May 2
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New Bus/Old Bus Building Permit Recovery Fund Ordinance 1st Pres/MotionMiller
New Bus/Old Bus Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket 1st Pres/MotionV Ramsey
New Bus/Old Bus Employee Handbook Update 1st Pres/MotionSpringer (recur)
New Bus 2025 Community Street and Utility Standards Resolution xxxx Motion Baltzell (recur)
New Bus Future Land Use Map Update (fr Study Session 6/11/24)Motion V Ramsey (after Plan Comm)
New Bus Grant County Council of Governments Motion Karlinsey
New Bus New Cingular Lease Amendment Motion Baltzell
New Bus Shopping Cart Collection Volunteer Group Discussion Miller
New Bus Write-off Uncollectible Accounts Authorization Ord or Res Motion Prentice
New Bus ML School District Playfield Watering Exemption Ordinance xxxx Motion Baltzell
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CITY OF MOSES LAKE
Financial Sustainability Plan
The process moving forward
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Financial Sustainability Plan
Recap of the Kickoff on February 10:
•Presented the Six-Year Financial Forecast through 2031
•Introduced Service Level Budgeting as a Lens to view andbalance the budget
•Proposed next steps and timeline
•Went over a community engagement plan
•Presented programs and the cost of each program
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Financial Sustainability Plan
The problem we are trying to solve:
*With $1.8M annual estimated repair and replace costs.
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Financial Sustainability Plan
The problem we are trying to solve:
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Other things you may wish to consider:
•Goal for the Rainy Day Fund Balance
•Goal for the Strategic Opportunities Fund Balance
•Ability for the General Fund to contribute to capital
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Financial Sustainability Plan
For tonight's discussion:
1. Quick review of Service Level Budgeting
2. Categorize the programs into Core, Basic, and Enhanced
3. Present tax rate and tax base comparisons with other cities
4. Go over median income comparisons with other cities
5. Provide list of revenue options
6. Review the remaining schedule and the community
engagement plan
7. Determine what other information the City Council may
need
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Quick Refresh of Service Level Budgeting
•A lens through which to view and balance the budget
•Programs and services are not all created equal: some arerequired while others are more discretionary
•Services & programs fall into 3 categories: Core, Basic, &
Enhanced
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Service Level Budgeting Refresh, Continued
What funds are included?
•The two main operating funds: General Fund and
Street Fund
•All other funds: utilities, capital, etc.
What funds are not included?
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SERVICE LEVELS
CORE
Services and programs essential to maintaining
life safety and order.
Examples:
•Services mandated by state or federal law that are the sole
responsibility of the city
•Road maintenance
•Police patrols & investigations
•Fire response
•Administrative functions like City Council governance,
financial accounting, and record keeping
Service Levels
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BASIC
Services considered elemental or inherent to what
cities do. They tend to be the sole responsibility of
the City.
Examples:
•Public park maintenance
•Information Technology and website management (above
and beyond what state law requires)
•Code enforcement
•Traffic enforcement
Levels of Service
ENHANCED
Services that provide added quality of life, are
more discretionary, and are not assumed to be an
inherent city function. Enhanced services are
often provided by other entities than just the City.
Examples:
•Recreation programs
•Human services funding
•Event support
•Economic development
•School Resource Officer Program
Levels of Service
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The Process
1.Identify main programs
2.Assign costs to the programs
3.Categorize programs as Core, Basic, and Enhanced
4.Involve the public
5.Make budget decisions based on the SLB method
Tonight
Program
Categorization
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Tax Base Comparison
•Tax Base Comparison Spreadsheet
Assessed Value Per Capita
$135,286.15
$84,270.73
$746,462.91
$160,573.13
$133,442.41
$128,395.85
$130,699.42
$- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 $700,000.00 $800,000.00
Moses Lake
Ephrata
Quincy
Warden
Othello
Walla Walla
Ellensburg
Assessed Value per Capita (2024)
$135,286.15
$84,270.73
$160,573.13
$133,442.41
$128,395.85
$130,699.42
$- $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00 $120,000.00 $140,000.00 $160,000.00 $180,000.00
Moses Lake
Ephrata
Warden
Othello
Walla Walla
Ellensburg
Assessed Value per Capita-without Quincy (2024)
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Taxable Sales Per Capita
$47,840.95
$31,623.29
$91,036.96
$15,686.98
$25,618.88
$26,763.38
$40,003.02
$- $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00 $70,000.00 $80,000.00 $90,000.00 $100,000.00
Moses Lake
Ephrata
Quincy
Warden
Othello
Walla Walla
Ellensburg
Taxable Sales Per Capita (2024)
$47,840.95
$31,623.29
$15,686.98
$25,618.88
$26,763.38
$40,003.02
$- $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00
Moses Lake
Ephrata
Warden
Othello
Walla Walla
Ellensburg
Taxable Sales per Capita-without Quincy (2024)
Combined Assessed Value & Taxable Sales
$183,127.10
$115,894.02
$837,499.87
$176,260.11 $159,061.29 $155,159.23 $170,702.44
$-
$100,000.00
$200,000.00
$300,000.00
$400,000.00
$500,000.00
$600,000.00
$700,000.00
$800,000.00
$900,000.00
Moses Lake Ephrata Quincy Warden Othello Walla Walla Ellensburg
Per Capita of Assessed Value & Taxable Sales (2024)
$183,127.10
$115,894.02
$176,260.11 $159,061.29 $155,159.23 $170,702.44
$-
$50,000.00
$100,000.00
$150,000.00
$200,000.00
Moses Lake Ephrata Warden Othello Walla Walla Ellensburg
Per Capita of Assessed Value & Taxable Sales-without Quincy (2024)
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Property Tax Rate Comparison by Median Home Value
Moses Lake Ephrata Quincy Warden Othello Walla Walla Ellensburg
Annual- City $921.30 $612.59 $333.59 $377.47 $788.21 $1,055.47 $1,441.49
Annual- Total Tax $3,729.84 $3,346.93 $3,948.52 $3,226.71 $3,379.35 $5,289.10 $3,919.59
Median Home Value $360,000 $315,000 $380,000 $286,000 $330,000 $440,000 $535,000
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$0.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
$6,000.00
Comparison of Property Taxes Paid by Median Home Value (2024)
Median Household Income by City
City Median Household Income (2024)
Ellensburg 55,438$
Warden 57,743$
Othello 65,849$
Ephrata 69,551$
Spokane Valley 74,135$
Walla Walla 74,202$
Moses Lake 74,752$
Kennewick 78,226$
Pasco 82,974$
Spokane 86,205$
Quincy 87,902$
Richland 95,813$
Liberty Lake 118,723$
Seattle 118,745$
Kenmore 139,764$
Bellevue 161,194$
Kirkland 167,626$
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Property Tax Burden
Ellensburg Warden Othello Ephrata
Spokane
Valley
Walla
Walla
Moses
Lake
City Burden 1.662% 1.0609% 0.507% 0.543% 1.063% 1.422% 1.928%
Total Burden 6.728% 5.796% 5.996% 4.639% 4.558% 7.128% 5.243%
Median Household Income (2024)$55,438 $57,743 $65,849 $69,551 $74,135 $74,202 $74,752
$-
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
0.000%
1.000%
2.000%
3.000%
4.000%
5.000%
6.000%
7.000%
8.000%
Percentage of
Household Income
Property Tax Burden (2024)
City Burden Total Burden Median Household Income (2024)
Tax Rate Comparisons
Utility Taxes & Rates
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List of Revenue Options
Revenue Options Table - packet page 103
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Next Steps
Community Engagement for all of March:
•Financial Sustainability Plan web page
•Balancing Act online budget simulation tool
•Statistically valid survey
•Public workshop on March 16 at 6:30 pm at City Hall
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Next Steps, continued
April 14
•All of the input from the community engagement is provided to the City Council
•The City Council reviews the forecast with potential revenue and expenditure
scenarios.
•The City Council gives direction to bring back a Financial Sustainability Plan for
approval.
April 28
•The City Council adopts the Financial Sustainability Plan.
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Next Steps, continued
May 1-2
•City Council retreat to establish 2027 budget priorities in the context of the newly
adopted Financial Sustainability Plan.
Summer
•City staff develop a proposed 2027 budget based on the adopted Financial
Sustainability Plan and City Council priorities.
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Additional Information Requested
Recently provided:
•Tyler ERP annual cost
•Wellness program cost vs. 2% Well City premium savings
To be provided in the near future:
•Growth in City assets over the years
•Programs added during COVID, with or without ARPA dollars
•Staff growth compared to population growth
•Comparison of department budgets with other cities
What other information does the City Council need?
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2024 Cities Rates Population Total Assessed Value
Assessed Value
per Capita Taxable Sales
Taxable sales
per capita
Total Assessed
Value +Taxable
Sales Per capita of L
Moses Lake 27,070 3,662,196,127$ 135,286.15$ $1,295,054,436 47,840.95$ 4,957,250,563$ 183,127.10$
City of Moses Lake 2.55917
Total Tax Rate 10.3606
Ephrata 8,810 742,425,145$ 84,270.73$ $278,601,196 31,623.29$ 1,021,026,341$ 115,894.02$
City of Ephrata***2.02834 Fire Bond
Total Tax Rate 10.62517 0.08361
Quincy
City of Quincy 0.87788 8,220 6,135,925,127$ 746,462.91$ $748,323,789 91,036.96$ 6,884,248,916$ 837,499.87$
Total Tax Rate 10.39083
Warden
City of Warden 1.31981 2,750 441,576,112$ 160,573.13$ $43,139,185 15,686.98$ 484,715,297$ 176,260.11$
Total Tax Rate 11.28221
Othello
City of Othello 2.3885 9,145 1,220,330,857$ 133,442.41$ $234,284,631 25,618.88$ 1,454,615,488$ 159,061.29$
Total Tax Rate 10.24046
Walla Walla 34,580 4,439,928,437$ 128,395.85$ $925,477,748 26,763.38$ 5,365,406,185$ 155,159.23$ City Bond
City of Walla Walla*2.3988 0.27605
Total Tax Rate 12.02069 Library -.50
Ellensburg 20,970 2,740,766,919$ 130,699.42$ $838,863,237 40,003.02$ 3,579,630,156$ 170,702.44$ Fire Dist 2
City of Ellensburg**2.69437 1.37940
Total Tax Rate 7.326333
PER CAPITA AVG 217,018.66$ 39,796.21$ 256,814.87$
*Includes City bond, library service
** Inlcudes Fire District
*** Inlcudes Fire Bond
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Service
Charge Total -
Monthly
Utility Tax -
to GF Comments
Water (1,000 CF)31.77 3.53 Winter Average (6 mos.)
Water (4,000 CF)77.07 8.55 Summer Average (6 mos.)
Sewer 42.98 4.77
Garbage 22.68 2.52
Stormwater 7.67 0.85
Ambulance 18.30 -
No tax on ambulance - fee goes
to ambulance fund
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Ephrata Quincy Othello Walla Walla Ellensburg W. Richland Wenatchee
Water 20.00 4 10 15.60 10.50
12.5 + 1% to
streets 16.00
Sewer 20.00
4 (dom) / 1
(ind)15.00 15.60 10.50
12.5 + 1% to
streets 16.00
Solid Waste 20.00 4.00 6.00 15.60 8.10 8.50 16.00
Stormwater 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.60 0.00 6.00 16.00
Electric 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Natural Gas 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Cable 3.00 0.00 6.00 0.00 1.75 6.00 5.00
Phone 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Cell Phone 8.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Ambulance 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.60 0.00 0.00 0.00
Admission Tax 2.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 0.00
Amusement Games 2.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 0.00
Bingo and Raffle Games 10.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 0.00
Punchboard or Pull-tabs 1.50 0.00 2.50 8.00 2.00 1.50 1.00
Card games 10.00 0.00 20.00 8.00 8.00 20.00 10.00
Population (2024)8,810 8,220 9,145 34,580 20,970 18,280 36,040
Median Household Income 69,551$ 87,902$ 65,849$ 74,202$ 55,438$ 118,056$ 70,000$
General & Street Fund Revenues 9,259,329$ 20,718,223$ 10,829,839$ 52,183,000$ 28,014,112$ 12,821,100$ 64,634,868$
General & Street Fund Expenses 7,773,081$ 19,918,594$ 10,735,475$ 44,325,000$ 31,556,448$ 13,117,476$ 45,732,876$
Gain/(Use) of Fund Balance 1,486,248$ 799,629$ 94,364$ 7,858,000$ (3,542,336)$ (296,376)$ 18,901,992$
* 2% dedicated to Public Safety
** 2-1/2% dedicated for anti-crime purposes
*** - 6% to General Fund, 2% to Streets
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E. Wenatchee Pullman Arlington Bonney Lake Centralia Enumclaw
Lake Forest
Park Lynden
Water 10.00 8***5.00%8.00%10.00%9.50%10.00%10.00%
Sewer 10.00 8***5.00%8.00%14.00%9.50%10.00%10.00%
Solid Waste 10.00 11.00 0.00%6.00%5.00%8.00%10.00%6.00%
Stormwater 0.00 0.00 5.00%8.00%10.00%6.00%10.00%10.00%
Electric 6.00 8***6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%
Natural Gas 6.00 8***6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%
Cable 0.00 0.00 8.00%4.00%8.00%0.00%0.00%6.00%
Phone 0.00 8***6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%
Cell Phone 0.00 8***6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%6.00%
Ambulance 0.00 0.00 0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Admission Tax 0.00 5.00 0.00%5.00%0.00%0.00%5.00%0.00%
Amusement Games 0.00 0.00 2.00%2.00%2.00%2.00%2.00%0.00%
Bingo and Raffle Games 0.00 5.00 5.00%5.00%5.00%10.00%5.00%0.00%
Punchboard or Pull-tabs 0.00 0.00 5.00%5.00%5.00%5.00%10.00%0.00%
Card games 8.00 10.00 12.00%20.00%10.00%10.00%20.00%0.00%
Population (2024)14,240 33,680 22,980 23,320 18,510 13,350 13,680 16,710
Median Household Income 81,050$ 45,097$ 84,919$ 131,524$ 56,219$ 121,250$ 159,904$ 103,233$
General & Street Fund Revenues 12,028,127$ 89,256,471$ 27,904,677$ 25,264,972$ 15,405,446$ 18,586,621$ 12,918,574$ 21,757,681$
General & Street Fund Expenses 11,477,492$ 101,321,853$ 30,938,498$ 24,908,545$ 14,407,687$ 18,785,057$ 11,180,517$ 20,772,975$
Gain/(Use) of Fund Balance 550,635$ (12,065,382)$ (3,033,821)$ 356,427$ 997,759$ (198,436)$ 1,738,057$ 984,706$
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Monroe
Mountlake
Terrace
Average
(Excluding ML)Moses Lake Pasco Kennewick Richland Warden
Water 10.00%13.80%10.82%10.00*8.50 15.50 12.26 10.00
Sewer 10.00%10.00%11.12%10.00*8.50 15.50 10.50 8.00
Solid Waste 0.00%10.00%9.61%10.00*8.50 7.00 10.50 8.00
Stormwater 10.00%10.00%9.69%10.00*0.00 1.00 8.50 0.00
Electric 6.00%5.00%6.06%6.00 **8.5 8.50 8.50 6.00
Natural Gas 6.00%5.00%6.06%6.00 **8.5 8.50 8.50 6.00
Cable 0.00%5.00%5.28%3.00 8.50 7.00 7.50 6.00
Phone 6.00%6.00%6.13%6.00 **8.5 8.50 8.50 6.00
Cell Phone 6.00%6.00%6.27%8.00 8.50 8.50 8.50 6.00
Ambulance 0.00%0.00%15.60%18.30$ $18.61/ERU 1.00 1.00 0.00
Admission Tax 5.00%5.00%4.67%4.00%2.50 5.00 5.00 0.00
Amusement Games 0.00%2.00%1.91%0.00%0.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
Bingo and Raffle Games 0.00%2.50%5.38%5.00%5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Punchboard or Pull-tabs 3.50%5.00%4.23%2.50%5.00 10.00 5.00 0.00
Card games 0.00%10.00%12.57%5.00%10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00
Population (2024)20,830 24,260 20,550$ 27,070 82,220 87,120 64,190 2,750
Median Household Income 107,556$ 101,404$ 91,475$ 74,752$ 82,974$ 78,226$ 95,813$ 57,743$
General & Street Fund Revenues 20,046,693$ 30,260,705$ 28,914,444$ 37,873,683$ 157,585,937$ 97,943,791$ 111,670,362$ 2,599,874$
General & Street Fund Expenses 24,140,507$ 29,141,917$ 28,278,807$ 37,234,396$ 106,771,570$ 71,142,430$ 88,157,781$ 2,698,854$
Gain/(Use) of Fund Balance (4,093,814)$ 1,118,788$ 635,637$ 639,287$ 50,814,367$ 26,801,361$ 23,512,581$ (98,980)$
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Revenue Options
Approved by
Council or
Voters
Current Tax
Rate
2026 Budget
Revenue
State Imposed Cap, if
applicable Revenue Estimate method Estimated Amount
Monthly affect on typical ML
household
Property Taxes
Banked capacity Council n/a $9.8M ~$0.27 per $1k AV Known amount ~$1.1M $8.10 ($0.27 on $360K average
home value per month)
1% annual prop increase Council n/a $9.8M ~$0.024 per $1k AV 1% increase on $10M current levy ~$100K
$0.72 ($0.024 on $360K
average home value per
month)
Metropolitain park district Voters n/a $9.8M Revenue at rate of $0.10 per $1k of
AV for ~$4B total AV ~$400K $3.00 ($0.1 on $360K average
home value per month)
Fire district levy (like MPD for fire, but needs
to pass state legislature)Voters n/a $9.8M Revenue at rate of $0.10 per $1k of
AV for ~$4B total AV ~$400K $3.00 ($0.1 on $360K average
home value per month)
Other voter approved levy lid lift Voters n/a $9.8M Revenue at rate of $0.10 per $1k of
AV for ~$4B total AV ~$400K $3.00 ($0.1 on $360K average
home value per month)
Utility Taxes
Water Council 10% $1.1M none Revenue per 1%$112K $1.14 ($112K across 8.2K
households)
Sewer Council 10% $1.1M none Revenue per 1%$106K $1.08 ($106K across 8.2K
households)
Stormwater Council 10% $145K none Revenue per 1%$15K $0.15 ($15K across 8.2K
households)
Garbage Council 10% $705K none Revenue per 1%$71K $0.72 ($71K across 8.2K
households)
Electric Council up to 6% 6%$1.4M 6% (without voter approval) Revenue per 1%$233K $2.38 ($233K across 8.2K
households)
Gas Council up to 6% 6%$450K 6% (without voter approval) Revenue per 1%$75K $0.76 ($75K across 8.2K
households)
Cable TV Council up to 6% 3%$50K 6% (without voter approval)* Revenue per 1%$17K $0.17 ($17K across 8.2K
households)
Cell Council up to 6% 3%$225K 6% (without voter approval) Revenue per 1%$75K $0.76 ($75K across 8.2K
households)
Landline Council up to 6% 3%$130K 6% (without voter approval) Revenue per 1%$43K $0.44 ($43K across 8.2K
households)
Sales and other Taxes
Cultural Access Program Sales Tax Council 0%-$ 0.1%
Revenue must go to non-profits for arts,
performing arts, and other cultural
services.
$1.2M 10 cents on a $100 purchase
Public Safety Sales Tax - Police Council 0%-$ 0.1%
PD must meet state policy and training
requirements. This is "stackable" onto
other existing sales tax rates. After 2028,
must be voter approved.
$1.2M
10 cents on a $100 purchase
B&O tax (0.2%)Council 0%-$ none
Rate of 0.2% on rough estimate of $1B of
business revenue inferred from sales tax
revenue.
$2.0M A business with $1M of revenue
would pay $2K.
Admissions tax (increase from 4% to 5%)Council 4%5%25% increase on $40K per year $10K
Gambling--Card Rooms Council 5%$120K 20%5% increase on $120k per year $6,000 $6k for every 5% increase
Gambling--Punchboards & Pull Tabs Council 2.5%$150K 5% of gross or 10% of net Double to 5%$300K
Gambling--Bingo & Raffles Council 5%$15K 5%N/A N/A Currently at maximum
Storage per sq ft sales tax Unknown TBD
Warehouse tax Unknown TBD
Staff can research further if
Council so directs
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