2019 0827 Council Agenda PacketMoses Lake City Council
Karen Liebrecht, Mayor | David Curnel, Deputy Mayor | Mike Riggs, Council Member | Don Myers, Council Member
Daryl Jackson, Council Member | Ryann Leonard, Council Member| Dean Hankins, Council Member
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 27, 2019, 7 PM
Call to Order – 7 p.m.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Summary Reports:
Mayor’s Report
Additional Business
City Manager’s Report
Citizen’s Communications – Identification
Citizens who would like to address the Council must complete one of the blue speaker request cards and submit it to the
City Clerk. There is a (5) minute time limit per speaker.
Presentation
Municipal Airport Contract Amendments – Richard Pearce, Airport Advisory Board Chair
Consent Agenda 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.
#1 pg 3
a.City Council Meeting Minutes dated August 13, 2019
b.Bills and Checks
c.Accept Salt Storage Canopy Project
d.Award Westlake Lift Station Upgrade
e.Authorize Telemetry Engineering Work Order
f.Robert Parish Build on Unplatted Resolution 3776
Old Business – none scheduled
Public Hearing
#2 pg 54
Sagecrest Plat Development Agreement Ordinance 2930 Motion
Presented by Kris Robbins, Community Development Director
Summary: Council to review and consider adoption
August 27, 2019, City Council Meeting – Page 2
New Business
#3 pg 69
Sagecrest Major Plat I, II, and III Approval Motion
Presented by Kris Robbins, Community Development Director
Summary: Council to review and consider approval
#4 pg 87
Finance Committee Resolution 3777 Motion
Presented by Cindy Jensen, Finance Director
Summary: Council to review and consider adoption
Administrative Reports
Council Communications and Reports
Executive Session – none scheduled
Adjournment
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
August 13, 2019
STUDY SESSION
A study session was held prior to the regular meeting to discuss the 2020 Budget Goals and
Priorities.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Liebrecht in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake,
Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Liebrecht; Deputy Mayor Curnel; Council Members Jackson, Myers, Leonard, Riggs, and Hankins.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Curnel led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. SUMMARY REPORTS:
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Liebrecht recommended appointment of Troy White to an unexpired term on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
Action taken: Deputy Mayor Curnel moved to affirm the appointment as presented, second by Council Member Myers. The motion carried 7 – 0.
Mayor Liebrecht thanked staff for the hospitality given to the Yonezawa exchange students during their visit to city facilities on August 9. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION
Dog Park and Lake Algae Faith Benya, 4454 Kathy Dr NE, Moses Lake, thanked the city for installing new trees from donated funds from the Friends of Moses Lake Dog Park. She also inquired about the algae issues for pets. Staff provided an update on meetings being conducted by the Irrigation District.
Road Maintenance Steven Benya, 4454 Kathy Dr NE, Moses Lake, expressed a concern on a safety aspect from the loose gravel remaining from a recent chip seal project. Mayor Liebrecht referred him to work on a solution with Municipal Services Director Fred Snoderly.
PRESENTATION
#1 North Central Regional Library System Strategic Planning Executive Director Barbara Walters reviewed the Strategic Plan that was provided in the Council’s meeting packet. They are working on securing funding to install an elevator to
make the basement meeting room ADA compliant. Grant County Library Manager
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Roxanne Southwood provided 2018 activity and program statistics at the Moses Lake branch, program coordination with the museum, and recent shelving improvements
funded by the Moses Lake Library Foundation, Rotary, and other local contributors.
CONSENT AGENDA
#2 a. City Council Meeting Minutes dated July 23 and 29, 2019 b. Bills and Checks c. Lakeshore Easements Resolution 3773
d. Nouryon Pulp and Performance Chemical Wastewater Discharge Permit e. SGL Wastewater Discharge Permit f. Award Coolidge Water Main Installation Bid g. Reject Pioneer Sidewalk, Curb, and Catch Basin Bid h. Award ADA Ramp and Stormwater Upgrades Bid
Action taken: Council Member Riggs moved to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Deputy Mayor Curnel. The motion carried 7 – 0. OLD BUSINESS #3 MLMC Title 18 Zoning Update Ordinance 2929 – Third Presentation First and second presentations occurred on July 9 and 23. The main purpose of the update is to add a new section relating to cryptocurrency mining operations, server farms, and data centers. The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on June 13,
2019, and recommends approval of the amendments. Staff summarized changes made since Council’s last review. Action taken: Council Member Jackson moved to adopt Ordinance 2929 with deletion of sections 18.74.020(5) and (7), second by Deputy Mayor Curnel. The motion carried 7 – 0.
NEW BUSINESS #4 Intent to Implement HB 1406 Affordable Housing Resolution 3774 The resolution is the first step to implement a local sales tax credit against the state sales
tax to help cities provide affordable housing to persons who have an income below the sixty percent median income. The sales tax credit will sunset in 20 years. Action taken: Council Member Hankins moved to adopt Resolution 3774, second by Council
Member Leonard. The motion carried 7 – 0.
#5 Support .3% Sales Tax Initiative Resolution 3775 The proposed initiative would designate revenue to support the criminal justice system in Grant County. A successful vote will increase the city’s revenue approximately $1M
specifically for Police Department support. Staff corrected the reference to RCW
82.14.450 for this resolution. Council discussed the subject for five minutes and offered the same period of time for public discussion. There were no public comments.
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Action taken: Council Member Leonard moved to adopt Resolution 3775, second by Council Member Leonard. The motion carried 6 – 1, Council Member Myers opposed.
#6 6708 College Parkway Request to Connect to Water and Sewer Ryan Doumit, dba Coco Ventures, requests approval for connecting to the city’s water and sewer systems to serve a commercial training facility on parcel #171049011.
Action taken: Council Member Jackson moved to approve the request to connect to city water
and sewer at 6708 College Parkway with an extraterritorial agreement, second by Deputy Mayor Curnel. The motion carried 7 – 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Finance Director Cindy Jensen advised that there will be a 2.43% COLA to the solid waste
contract but she does not believe there is any need to increase solid waste rates to the consumers. Figures will be evaluated again later this year. She also provided a summary of the 2nd quarter financial report distributed to Council via email. Interim City Manager Kevin Fuhr requested Council’s input on the term limits for the city’s
official newspaper for legal notices. City Attorney Katherine Kenison provided the options for establishing the paper of record. Council concurred to opt out of the bid process and use the Columbia Basin Herald for an unlimited term. He also provided an overview of the National Night Out event.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council concurred on Council Member Jackson’s suggestion to send a letter from the city in opposition of the proposed location for a new elementary school next to the municipal airport. Staff will prepare a letter for review at the next meeting.
Council Member Myers invited everyone to attend a free concert called Fireshed to be held on
August 23 and 24 at McCosh Park starting at 6 p.m. A contestant from season 11 of the Voice will be performing at the music festival.
Council Member Leonard shared library programs about Medieval Knights and Didgeridoos that she has enjoyed with her son, thanked the Police for the National Night Out affair, and thanked the community for providing great activities for our kids.
Council Member Riggs encouraged everyone to attend the Grant County Fair this week. He attended the flag raising ceremony today and reports there are lots of activities and exhibits.
Mayor Liebrecht also encouraged everyone to attend the Grant County Fair and asked anyone interested in volunteering at the Lioness Spaceburger booth at the fair to contact her directly.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Liebrecht called an Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. to be held for 25 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and (i) to discuss performance of a public employee, as well as litigation,
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and there will be no further business. Mayor Liebrecht extended the session for 55 minutes.
ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
______________________________________ Karen Liebrecht, Mayor ATTEST____________________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Fred Snoderly, Municipal Services Director
Date: August 14, 2019
Proceeding Type: Consent Agenda
Subject: Accept 2019 Salt Storage Canopy Project
Legislative History:
• First Presentation:
• Second Presentation:
August 27, 2019
• Action Motion
Staff Report Summary
POW Contracting, Inc. has completed the work on 2019 Salt Storage Canopy and the project is
ready for final acceptance.
Background
The project consisted of installing a canopy over the salt storage pad that was installed in 2018.
The work completed is in the amount of $88,888.88, which corresponds with the original contract
price.
The work completed by the contractor is physically complete and ready for acceptance.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
Upon acceptance, the City will enter into the 60-day lien period as required by Washington State
Law.
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Options
Option Results
• Motion to accept the project as
presented.
The 60-day lien period will begin.
• Take no action. The project won’t be accepted at this time.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends accepting the 2019 Salt Storage Canopy.
Attachments
A. None
Legal Review
N-A
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Fred Snoderly, Municipal Services Director
Date: August 22, 2019
Proceeding Type: Consent Agenda
Subject: Request To Award 2019 Westlake Lift Station Upgrade Project
Legislative History:
• First Presentation:
• Second Presentation:
• Requested Action:
August 27, 2019
Motion
Staff Report Summary
On August 21, staff opened bids for the 2019 Westlake Lift Station Upgrade Project. The City
received two (2) bids for the work. The low bid was $353,962.64 and the Engineer’s Estimate was
$249,008.35.
Background
The 2019 budget includes money for completing these improvements. This project consists of
upgrading pumps, valving and controls at the existing Westlake Lift Station. Bids are high due to
contractors being tied up with other contracts in a booming economy. After consulting with the
sewer department, it is recommended to pay the premium in order to get these upgrades online.
The project has been needed for quite some time putting it off more will keep adding to their
maintenance load.
The low bidder, POW Contracting, Inc. of Pasco, WA, has successfully worked with the City on past
projects.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
The project will require budgeted funds to be spent.
Options
Option Results
• Award the 2019 Westlake Lift Station
Upgrade Project to the lowest bidder
Staff will move forward with executing a
contract with the low bidder to complete the
work.
• Take no action Staff will stop working on this project and wait
for further direction from City council.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends awarding the bid for the 2019 Westlake Lift Station Upgrade Project to POW
Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $353,962.64.
Attachments
A. Bid Summary
Legal Review
N-A
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Fred Snoderly, Municipal Services Director
Date: August 22, 2019
Proceeding Type: Consent Agenda
Subject: Request To Award Electrical Engineering Contract for Water
System Telemetry Upgrades Project
Legislative History:
• First Presentation:
• Second Presentation:
• Requested Action:
August 27, 2019
Motion
Staff Report Summary
Staff has received a proposal for electrical engineering services for the Water System Telemetry
Upgrades Project. RH2 Engineering, Inc. has submitted a proposal not to exceed $280,870 for
designing communications upgrades to 25 existing wells and reservoirs including field testing,
startup, and commissioning.
Background
The existing water system telemetry hardware and programming are reaching the end of their
useful life. The City is replacing the old software and hardware with updated, industry standard
versions. The existing communication panels and controllers need to be replaced system wide in
order to function with the new programs. This will give operators greater control of the system
and give more data in return to see weaknesses in the system and be able to plan for the future.
We have worked successfully with RH2 Engineering in the past and feel confident in their ability to
deliver on time and within the budget agreed upon.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
The project will require funds to be spent.
Options
Option Results
• Award the Water System Telemetry
Upgrades Contract
Staff will move forward with executing a
contract beginning design work
• Take no action Staff will stop working on this project and wait
for further direction from City council.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends accepting the proposal from RH2 Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed amount
of $280,870.
Attachments
A. Time and Fee Estimate
Legal Review
N-A
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Kris Robbins, Community Development Director
Date: August 14, 2019
Proceeding Type: New Business
Subject: Build on Unplatted Property- Midway Diner
Legislative History:
• First Presentation: August 27, 2019
• Second Presentation:
• Requested Action: Motion
Staff Report Summary
The Community Development Department has received a request from Robert Parrish to build
on an unplatted property, parcel number 090384011, 899 Westshore Drive NE. The proposal is to
construct a 24-hour diner at this location. The applicants have been taken part in two pre-
application meetings with staff on this proposal.
Background
A building permit cannot be issued on unplatted property in accordance with MLMC 16.02.040
unless the City Council finds that the public interest will not be adversely affected by the issuance
of such a permit.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
No impact.
Options
Option Results
• Adopt the Resolution as presented. Find that the request meets the provisions of
MLMC 16.02.040 and grant the request to
build on unplatted property
• Take no action The diner will not be constructed and the
property will remain as is or the applicants
would need to plat the property first.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Moses Lake City Council adopt the Resolution for approval to build on
unplatted property as presented.
Attachments - None
A. Resolution 3776
B. Proponent Request
C. Vicinity Map
Legal Review – N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. 3776
A RESOLUTION ALLOWING ROBERT PARRISH TO BUILD ON UPLATTED PROPERTY Recitals:
1. Moses Lake Municipal Code 16.02.040 allows for the issuance of a building permit to a proponent who wishes to build on unplatted property after a resolution has been duly passed by the City Council.
2. Robert Parrish has requested the City Council to allow them to build on unplatted property they
intend to purchase and described as follows: TRACTS 64 AND 65, BATTERY ORCHARD TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN ACREAGE PLATS, PAGE 31, RECORDS OF GRANT
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LYING NORTH OF WANAPUM DRIVE. EXCEPTING
THEREFROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO 18, AND ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 28, 1995 UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 950829028.
Resolved:
1. Robert Parrish be allowed to construct their proposed diner on unplatted property provided that all permits and construction plans are submitted and approved by the appropriate city departments.
ADOPTED by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
________________________________________ Karen Liebrecht, Mayor ATTEST:
_________________________________________ Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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Midway Diner
Letter
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Kris Robbins, Community Development Director
Date: August 22, 2019
Proceeding Type: Public Hearing
Subject: Developer Agreement – Sagecrest I, II, & III Plat
Legislative History:
• First Presentation: August 27, 2019
• Second Presentation:
• Requested Action: Motion
Staff Report Summary
The Community Development Department has worked with other departments and the City
Attorney to establish a Developer Agreement with Hayden Homes, LLC for the 84-lot residential
subdivision, on approximately 21 acres, called Sagecrest Major Plat. Sagecrest Major Plat consists
of three plats that are located between Hansen Road and Westshore Drive. The Developer
Agreement is to assist with the plat by establishing timelines, the required improvements and
responsibilities of both the Developer and the City. Upon approval, the City and Developer will
pursue the costs for the improvements, agree to them, and present a final Agreement to the City
Manager and Attorney for signature.
Background
The request is for the Council to hear and accept the proposed Developer Agreement for the
improvements of Sagecrest Major Plat between Hayden Homes, LLC and the City of Moses Lake.
RCW 36.70B allows for Cities to enter an agreement with Developers to set forth the development
standards and other provisions that shall apply to govern and vest the development, use, and
mitigation of the development of the real property for the duration specified in the agreement.
The purpose of this Agreement is to recognize and vest the development standards and other
provisions specified and govern development and use of the property.
The agreement addresses the need for improvements along Hansen Road and Westshore Drive,
and includes water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, pathway, etc. The Agreement requires timelines and
values while allowing some flexibility to the developer yet providing the City the most cost effective
and important improvements. Staff and Developer will work on the cost estimates that will be
included in the final document as exhibits.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
Some fiscal impacts may be necessary as there are some improvements that the City is needing to
improve the overall utility system. Those improvements are not required for the development but
are necessary for the future of the system. These costs will be reviewed and approved by staff and
budgeted if necessary.
Options
Option Results
• Approve the Agreement and Adopt the
Ordinance as presented.
Approve the Ordinance to allow the Developer
Agreement and for City Manager to sign upon
agreed costs by staff and developer.
• Take no action This would come back to Council for further
discussion.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Moses Lake City Council adopt the Ordinance for approval of the
Developer Agreement with Hayden Homes, LLC for Sagecrest Major Plat as presented.
Attachments
A. Ordinance
B. Ordinance Exhibit A - Developer Agreement
C. Vicinity Map
Legal Review
The following documents are attached and subject to legal review:
Type of Document Title of Document Date Reviewed by Legal Counsel
• Ordinance Sagecrest Major Plat Development
Agreement
August 14, 2019
• Agreement Sagecrest Major Plat Developer
Agreement
August 14, 2019
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ORDINANCE NO. 2930
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE
HAYDEN HOMES, LLC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
SAGECREST MAJOR SUBDIVSION
Recitals:
1. The City is a noncharter optional code city incorporated under the laws of the State of
Washington, with authority to enact laws and enter into development agreements to promote the
health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
2. The City has the authority to enter into Development Agreements pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170
which provides:
The Legislature finds that the lack of certainty of the approval of development projects can result in a waste of public and private resources, escalate housing costs for consumers and discourage the commitment to comprehensive planning which would make maximum efficient use of resources at the least economic cost to the
public. Assurance to a development project applicant that upon government
approval the project may proceed in accordance with existing policies and regulations, and subject to conditions of approval, all as set forth in a development agreement, will strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation and comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic cost of
development; and,
3. Pursuant to RCW 36.70B.200, the City Council conducted a public hearing on August 27, 2019 for the proposed Development Agreement at its regularly scheduled meeting; and 4. The City and the Applicant have reached agreement regarding the terms and conditions of a
Development Agreement related to the development of the Project, which Development
Agreement, together with its Exhibit A, is attached hereto and incorporated herein. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Public Interest. The City Council for the City of Moses Lake, Washington finds,
following a public hearing process, that it is in the public interest for the City of Moses Lake to
approve the Development Agreement with Hayden Homes, LLC related to the Sagecrest Major Subdivision. Section 2. Development Agreement Approved. The City Council for the City of Moses Lake
hereby approves the Hayden Homes, LLC Development Agreement (“Agreement”) related to the
Sagecrest Major Subdivision attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement substantially in the form attached and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effect this Agreement.
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Section 3. Compliance with other law. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed as excusing
the Applicant from compliance with all federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this development other than as expressly set forth herein. Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized 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. Section 5. Severability. Any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person, legal
entity, or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance or its application to other
persons, legal entities, or circumstances is not affected. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) calendar days after adoption and publication pursuant to law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, WA and signed by its Mayor on August
27, 2019. ______________________________
Karen Liebrecht, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
______________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
Vote: Riggs Liebrecht Myers Jackson Curnel Leonard Hankins Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Date Published: August 30, 2019 Date Effective: September 5, 2019
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Moses Lake
PO Box 1579
Moses Lake, WA 98837
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This development agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ___ day of
_____________, 2019, between the City of Moses Lake (“City”), and Hayden Homes, LLC,
a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Oregon (“Developer”).
Recitals
1. RCW 36.70B.170 authorizes the execution of a development agreement between the local
government and a person having ownership or control of real property within its jurisdiction.
2. RCW 36.70B.170 requires a development agreement to set forth the development
standards and other provisions that shall apply to govern and vest the development, use,
and mitigation of the development of the real property for the duration specified in the
agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to recognize and vest the development standards
and other provisions specified below that apply to and govern development and use of the
Property.
3. For the purposes of this Agreement, “development standards” includes but is not limited
to all of the development standards listed in RCW 36.70.B.170(3) as currently enacted or as
hereafter amended.
4. This Agreement by and between the City and the Developer relates to the development
known as Sagecrest Major subdivision which is located at ________________________.
5. The following events have occurred in the processing of the Developer’s major plat
application:
5.1. A public hearing on the preliminary plat application for the major subdivision was
held by the Planning Commission on May 23, 2019. The planning commission's decision
recommending approval of the major subdivision was also issued on May 23, 2019.
5.2 Following a public hearing on August 27, 2019 pursuant to RCW 36.70B.200, the
City Council approved Ordinance No. _______ _____ authorizing the Mayor to execute
this Agreement with the Developer.
AGREEMENT
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The parties agree as follows:
General Provisions
Section 1. The project. The project is the development and use of the property consisting
of the major subdivision of 84 residential lots on approximately 21.41 acres in the R-1 Zone.
The property is currently within the City’s incorporated limits. The subdivision will be served
by City sanitary sewer, stormwater, City Water, and city streets. Streets and utilities will be
extended and constructed in conformance with Public Works design standards consistent
with the provisions of this Development Agreement.
Section 2. The subject property. The project site is described in Exhibit A which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and herein will be referred to as the
“Property”.
Section 3. Definitions.
3.1 “City Manager” means the City Manager of the City of Moses Lake.
3.2 “Adopting Ordinance” means the Ordinance which approves this Agreement, as
required by RCW 36.70B.200.
3.3 “Budget” means the agreed budget and cost-share as identified in the attached Exhibit
“B” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Changes,
amendments, or revisions to the budget and cost-share must be mutually agreed
upon in writing and signed by all parties to this Agreement.
3.4 “Certificate of Occupancy” means either a certificate issued after inspections by the
City authorizing a person or persons in possession of property to dwell or otherwise
use a specified building or dwelling unit, or the final inspection if a formal certificate
is not issued.
3.5 “Cost of Construction” means the actual cost of construction including, but not limited
to: Mobilization; Dewatering; Unsuitable Soils Removal; Imported Materials; Soil
Stabilization; Erosion Control; and Installation and Materials related to the Road and
Utility Installation.
3.6 “Council” means the duly elected legislative body governing the City of Moses Lake.
3.7 “Design Standards” means the City of Moses Lake Community Development
standards as adopted by the City and dated August 14, 2018 by Resolution 3736.
3.8 “Effective Date” means the effective date of the Adopting Ordinance, subject to full
satisfaction of the requirements of Section 25 herein.
3.9 “Existing Land Use Regulations” means the ordinances adopted by the City of Moses
Lake in effect on the Effective Date, including the adopted ordinances that govern
the permitted uses of land, the density and intensity of use, and the design,
improvement, construction standards, and specifications applicable to the
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development of the Property, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Plan,
the City's Official Zoning Map and development standards, the Public Works
Construction Standards, SEPA, and all other ordinances, codes, rules, and
regulations of the City establishing subdivision standards, codes, rules, and
regulations of the City establishing subdivision standards, park regulations and
building standards. “Existing Land Use Regulations” do not include non-land use
regulations, which include tax and impact fees.
3.10 “Landowner” is the party who has acquired any portion of the Property from the
Developer who, unless otherwise released as provided in this Agreement, shall be
subject to the applicable provisions of this Agreement. The “Developer” is identified
in the section 5 of this Agreement.
3.11 “Minor Modifications” means changes to this Agreement which do not require public
notice and hearing prior to implementation but which do require administrative
approval. The parties otherwise agree that a Minor Modification is one which does
not change the beneficial use of the Property.
3.12 “Project” means the anticipated development of the Property, as identified in
Sections 1 and 2 above, and as provided in all associated permit/approvals, and all
incorporated exhibits.
Section 4. Exhibits. Exhibits to this Agreement are as follows:
4.1 Exhibit “A”: Sagecrest Preliminary Plat Map.
4.2 Exhibit B. Estimated City Cost.
Section 5. Parties to the Development Agreement. The parties to this Agreement are:
5.1 The “City” is the City of Moses Lake, 421 East Balsam Avenue, Moses Lake, WA
98837.
5.2 The “Developer” is Hayden Homes, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company which
is a private enterprise which will own the Property in fee, and whose mailing address is
2464 SW Glacier Place, Suite 110, Redmond, OR 97756
5.3 The “Landowner”. From time to time, as provided in this Agreement, the Developer
may sell or otherwise lawfully dispose of any portion of the Property to a Landowner who,
unless otherwise released, shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this Agreement
related to such Property.
Section 6. Project is a Private Undertaking with the City of Moses Lake Cost-Share for
Street and Utility Improvements as Identified Herein. It is agreed between the parties that
the Project is a private development and that the City will enter into a Cost-Share Agreement
with the Developer; and that the City has no interest therein except as authorized in the
exercise of the governmental functions and this Agreement. The parties have agreed to the
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scope of work and cost-share as stipulated and identified in Sections 13 and 14 and as
identified in the attached Exhibit “B”.
Section 7. Term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date
of the Adopting Ordinance approving this Agreement, and shall continue in force for a period
of seven (7) years unless otherwise extended or terminated as provided for herein. Following
the expiration of the term or any extension thereof, or if sooner terminated, this Agreement
shall have no force and effect, subject however, to any surviving post-termination obligations
of the Developer or Landowner. This Agreement shall be recorded with the Grant County
Auditor.
Section 8. Vested Rights of Developer. During the term of this Agreement, unless sooner
terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, and developing the Subject Property
consistent with the project described herein, Developer is assured, and the City agrees, that
the development rights, obligations, terms and conditions specified in this Agreement (in
regards to the Project described herein), are fully vested in the Developer. Said development
rights obligations, terms, and conditions may not be changed or modified by the City, except
as may be expressly permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including the exhibits hereto, or as expressly consented thereto by the
Developer.
Section 9. Permitted Uses and Development Standards. The permitted uses, the density
and intensity of the use, the maximum height and size the proposed buildings, provisions for
reservations and dedications of land or payment of fees in lieu of dedication for public
purposes, the construction, installation, and extension of public improvements, development
guidelines and standards for the development of the Property, shall be those set forth in (a)
this Agreement, (b) the City of Moses Lake Municipal Code, the City's official design
standards and construction standards (except to the extent they conflict with this Agreement),
(c) the Ordinance approved by the City Council, (d) the approvals identified herein and the
Council's decision, and (e) all exhibits incorporated herein.
Section 10. Minor Modifications. Minor modifications from the approved permits or the
exhibits attached hereto may be approved in accordance with the provisions of the City’s
Code, and shall not require an amendment to this Agreement.
Section 11. Further Discretionary Actions. Developer acknowledges that the Existing Land
Use Regulations contemplate the exercise of further discretionary powers by the City. These
powers include, but are not limited to, review of additional permit application under SEPA.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the authority or obligation of the City to
hold legally required public hearings, or to limit the discretion of the City and its officers or
officials in complying with or applying Existing Land Use Regulations.
Section 12. Existing Land Use Fee. Land use fees adopted by the City by ordinance as of
the Effective Date of this Agreement may be increased from time to time. Such increased
land use fees may apply to permits and approvals for the Property, as long as such fees may
apply to similar applications and projects in the City.
Section 13. Hanson Road improvement.
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13.1 The City and the Developer have agreed to delay the sewer improvements along
Hansen Road at this time. The Developer will not be utilizing sewer along Hansen
Road, however the City’s Existing Land Use Standards require extension of utilities
to the end of the Property. The neighboring property is currently working on a design
for development and may not see the need for connections along Hansen Road.
This could affect the need for this extension. However, the Developer will be
required to build the Hansen Road sewer extending the mainline to the plat
boundaries, or provide sewer stubs at locations and elevations approved by the
adjacent property owner/developer. These improvements or agreement will be
required to be in place prior to final plat approval of Sagecrest II.
13.2 The City and the Developer have agreed that Developer is to design for full
secondary street standard improvements on Hansen Road, including but not limited
to curb, gutter and sidewalk. The Developer is responsible for paying their
proportionate share of the cost for half street improvements. The Developer is
responsible and will pay their proportionate share of the cost for half street
improvements as agreed upon and as identified in the attached Exhibits.
Section 14. Westshore Drive Improvements.
14.1 The City and the Developer have agreed that the Developer will construct Westshore
Drive to the tertiary street standards, including but not limited to curb, gutter, and
sidewalk. The City will reimburse the Developer for the half street improvements as
identified in the attached Exhibits.
14.2 The City would like to increase the size of the sewer main to an 18” line and put in
new water line along Westshore Drive prior to the developer making improvements
to Westshore Drive. To not delay the project, the Developer agrees to make those
improvements and will be reimbursed by the City unless in that time the City
completes the improvements prior to the street improvements.
14.3 The City and Developer have agreed that the Developer will be required to install a
ten foot (10”) concrete path with landscaping along the east side of Westshore Drive
to meet the Developer’s park requirement. This will allow pedestrian access from
the Development to Blue Heron Park. The area will be from Cove West Drive north
to the end of the development at Hansen Road.
14.4 The City has agreed to waive the improvements of sidewalks along the subdivision
side of Westshore Drive for the purpose of keeping the pedestrian traffic on the
proposed pedestrian access on the lake side of Westshore Drive.
14.5 The City and Developer have agreed that the improvements along Westshore Drive
shall be begin during the construction of Sagecrest II but will be complete with
Sagecrest III.
The amounts set forth above reflects the parties' best estimates of the amount that may be
required to design and construct the improvements described in Sections 13 and 14, and the
allocation of these amounts to be paid by Developer. Actual amounts reimbursable under
this Agreement shall be based on actual work performed and made pursuant to
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reimbursement provisions contained herein. In no event shall the City be paid for costs that
are not documented pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement.
Section 15. Testing. Materials testing is the responsibility of the Developer’s contractor.
Testing will be in conformance with the standard testing procedures in conformance with
adopted City, WSDOT, and AASHTO standards.
Section 16. Default.
16.1 Subject to extensions of time by mutual consent in writing, failure or delay by either
party or Landowner not released from this Agreement, to perform any term or
provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event of alleged default
or breach of any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the party alleging such default
or breach shall give the other party or Landowner notice of the default in writing,
specifying the nature of the alleged default and manner in which set default may be
cured. For thirty (30) days after delivery of the default notice, the party or Landowner
charged shall not be considered in default for purposes of termination or institution of
legal proceedings.
16.2 After notice of default and expiration of the thirty (30) day period, if such default has
not been cured or is not being diligently cured in a manner set forth in the notice, the
other party or Landowner to this Agreement may, at its option, institute legal
proceedings pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the City may decide to file an
action to enforce the City's Code, and to recover penalties, fees, and costs as
provided in the City’s Code for violations or breaches of this Agreement and or the
City’s code.
Section 17. Termination. This Agreement shall expire end or terminate as provided below:
17.1 This Agreement shall expire and be of no further force and effect if the development
contemplated in this Agreement and all the permits and/or approvals issued by the
City for such Development are not substantially underway prior to expiration of such
permits and/or approvals. Nothing in this Agreement shall extend the expiration date
of any permit or approval issued by the City for any development of the Property.
17.2 This Agreement shall expire and be of no further force and effect if the Developer
does not construct the Project as contemplated by the permit and approvals identified
in this Agreement, and/or submits application for development of the Property that are
inconsistent with such permits and approvals.
17.3 This Agreement shall terminate upon either (a) the expiration of the term identified
in section 7, or (b) when the Property has been fully developed, whichever first occurs,
and all the Developer’s obligations in connection therewith are satisfied as determined
by the City. Upon termination of this Agreement, the City shall record a notice of such
termination in a form satisfactory to the County that the Agreement has been
terminated. This Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no further force
and effect as to any dwelling unit or non-residential building and the lot or parcel upon
which such residence or building is located (except for design standards and
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obligations to dedicate property to the City as set forth herein ), when it has been
approved by the City for Occupancy.
Section 18. Effect upon Termination on Developer Obligations. Termination of this
Agreement as to the Developer of the Property or any portion thereof shall not affect any of
the Developer’s obligations to comply with (a) the City's Comprehensive Plan and the terms
and conditions thereof, (b) any applicable zoning code(s) or subdivision map or other land
use entitlements approved with respect to the Property, or any other conditions of the
development specified in the Agreement to continue after the termination of this Agreement
or (d) obligations to pay assessments, liens, fees or taxes.
Section 19. Effect of Termination on City. Upon termination of this Agreement as to the
development of the Property, or any portion thereof, the entitlements, conditions of
development, limitations of fees and all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
no longer be vested hereby with respect to the Property affected by such termination,
provided that vesting of such entitlements, conditions or fees may then be established for
such Property pursuant to the existing planning and zoning laws.
Section 20. Assignment and Assumption. The Developer shall have the right to sell,
assign, or transfer this Agreement with all its rights, title, and interest therein to any person,
firm, or corporation at the time during the term of this Agreement subject to the prior written
approval of the City which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Developer shall provide the
City with written notice of any intent to sell, assign, or transfer all or a portion of the Property,
at least 30 days in advance of such action.
Section 21. Covenants Running with the Land. The conditions and covenants set forth in
this Agreement and incorporated herein by the Exhibits shall run with the land and the
benefits and burdens shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties. The Developer,
Landowner, and every purchaser, assignee, or transferee of an interest in the Property, or
any portion thereof, shall be obligated and bound by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and shall be the beneficiary thereof, but only with respect to the Property, or
such portion thereof, sold, assigned, or transferred to it. Any such purchaser, assignee, or
transferee shall observe and fully perform all the duties and obligations of a Developer
contained in this Agreement, as such duties and obligations pertaining to the portion of the
Property sold, assigned, or transferred to it.
Section 22. Amendments to Agreement: Effect of Agreement on Future Actions. This
Agreement may be amended or extended by mutual consent of all parties, provided that any
such Amendment shall be in writing and follow the process established by law for the
adoption of a Development Agreement (see RCW 36.70B.200). However, nothing in the
Agreement shall prevent the City from making any amendment to its Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning Code, Official Zoning Map, Design Standards or development regulations affecting
the Property during the next two years, as the City Council may deem necessary to the extent
required by a serious threat to public health and safety.
Section 23. Releases. Subject to prior written approval of the City, Developer, and any
subsequent Landowner, may free itself from further obligations relating to the sold, assigned,
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or transferred Property, provided that the buyer, assignee, or transferee expressly assumes
the obligations under this Agreement as provided herein.
Section 24. Notices. Notices, demands, and correspondence to the City and Developer shall
be by pre-paid, first-class mail to the addresses of the parties as designated in Section 5.
Notice to the City shall be to the attention of the City Manager. Notices to the subsequent
Landowners shall be required to be given by the City only for those Landowners who have
given the City written notice of their address for such notice. The parties hereto may, from
time to time, advise the other of new address for such notices, demands, or correspondence.
Section 25. Reimbursements.
25.1 Reimbursement of Developer. No reimbursement shall be paid to the Developer until
the Project is completed, accepted by the City Council, and the maintenance bond(s)
is/are in place. Reimbursements will occur as funds are available.
25.2 Reimbursement for Agreement Expenses of the City. Developer agrees to reimburse
the City for actual expenses incurred over and above fees paid by the Developer as
an applicant incurred by the City directly relating to this Agreement, including
recording fees, publishing fees, reviewing, processing, and administration fees and
costs, and consultant costs not otherwise included within the application and or
permit fees. This Agreement shall not take effect until all of the fees referenced in
this section are paid in full to the City, which must be within thirty (30) days following
presentment of the City’s invoice to Developer. Upon payment of all expenses, the
Developer may request written acknowledgement from the City of satisfaction of all
fees.
Section 26. Applicable Law and Attorney's Fees. This Agreement shall be construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If litigation is initiated to
enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the non-prevailing party. Venue for any action
shall lie in the Superior Court of Grant County, Washington, or if the dispute involves violation
of federal law, in the U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington.
Section 27. Third Party Legal Challenge. In the event that any legal action or special
proceeding is commenced by any third person or entity other than the parties to this
Agreement challenging this Agreement or any provisions herein, the City may elect to tender
the defense of such lawsuit or individual claimed in the lawsuit to Developer and/or
Landowner(s). In such event, Developer and/or such Landowner, shall hold the City harmless
from and shall defend and indemnify the City from and against all costs and expenses
incurred in the defense of such lawsuit or individual claims in the lawsuit, not including but
limited to, attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation, and damages awarded to the prevailing
party or parties of such litigation. The Developer and/or Landowner shall not settle any
lawsuit without the prior written consent of the City. The City shall act in good faith and shall
not unreasonably withhold consent to settle.
Section 28. Specific Performance. The parties specifically agree that damages are not an
adequate remedy for breach of this Agreement, and that the parties are entitled to compel
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specific performance of all material terms of this Development Agreement by any party in
default hereof.
Section 29. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement, or the application of a portion, is
determined unenforceable or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the
Agreement, or the application of the portion in question to the remainder of the Agreement, shall
not be affected.
Section 30. Construction. In the event of a dispute between the parties as to the meaning
of terms, phrases or specific provisions of this Agreement, the authorship of this Agreement
shall not be cause for the Agreement to be construed against any party nor in favor of any
party.
Section 31. Integration. This Agreement contains all terms of the Agreement between the
parties. No other writings, communication, or representations are part of this Agreement.
Section 32. Waiver. No provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived unless
that waiver is in writing signed by the waiving party. Failure by any of the parties to insist upon
the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement, or to exercise any right or remedy upon
a breach, shall not constitute a waiver of the breach of that provision or of any other provision. A
waiver of one provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision of
this Agreement or a waiver of that provision with respect to any subsequent breach, unless
expressly provided in writing.
Section 33. Authority. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents, warrants and covenants
that he, she or it has the full power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement,
and that such execution, delivery and performance has been duly authorized. Each of the
undersigned agents of the parties represents and warrants his or her authority to sign this
Agreement on behalf of that party.
Section 34. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all
of which when taken together shall constitute one agreement binding on all of the parties to the
Agreement, notwithstanding that all such parties are not signatories to the same counterpart.
The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates set forth
below.
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
Hayden Homes, LLC
By: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF _________________
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I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that__________________________ signed this
instrument, on oath stated that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument as
__________________ for _____________________________ and acknowledged it to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
DATED: ____________________, 2019
____________________________________
Notary Public for Washington State
My commission expires________________
CITY OF MOSES LAKE:
By: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________
Karen Liebrecht, Mayor
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF GRANT
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that__________________________ signed this
instrument, on oath stated that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument as
__________________ for _____________________________ and acknowledged it to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
DATED: ____________________, 2019
____________________________________
Notary Public for Washington State
My commission expires________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Katherine Kenison, City Attorney
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Subject
Property
SAGECREST PLAT VICINITY MAP
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Kris Robbins, Community Development Director
Date: August 22, 2019
Proceeding Type: New Business
Subject: Sagecrest Major Plat I, II, & III Preliminary Approval
Legislative History:
• First Presentation: August 27, 2019
• Second Presentation:
• Requested Action: Motion
Staff Report Summary
Sagecrest Major Plat I, II and III submitted by Hayden Homes, LLC was reviewed by the Planning
Commission on June 13, 2019. The Commission recommends the City Council approve the
preliminary plats based on the attached Findings of Fact.
Background
Sagecrest Major Plat I, II and III is an 84-lot subdivision on 21.14 acres and is located along Hansen
Road and Westshore Drive. The preliminary plat approval will provide Moses Lake an additional
single-family housing development.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
None
Options
Option Results
• Approve Sagecrest Major Plat I, II and
III for Preliminary Plat as presented.
Hayden Homes, LLC will be able to move
forward in the platting process for Sagecrest
Major Plat I, II and III.
• Take no action The plat cannot move forward.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Moses Lake City Council approve the preliminary plat of Sagecrest I, II
and III as presented.
Attachments
A. Findings of Fact
B. Sagecrest Plat Map & Site Plan
Legal Review – None
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STAFF REPORT
To: Kevin Fuhr, Interim City Manager
From: Cindy Jensen, Finance Director
Date: August 20, 2019
Proceeding Type: New Business
Subject: Resolution establishing a City Council Finance Committee
Legislative History:
• First Presentation:
• Second Presentation
August 27, 2019
• Requested Action: Motion
Staff Report Summary
The proposed Resolution will establish a Finance Committee made up of three Council Members
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The appointments or reappointments will
be made each January of even numbered years.
Background
Staff presented an ordinance to amend the process in the Municipal Code to process claims checks
more efficiently. By establishing a Finance Committee, three Council Members would review the
claim checks in advance of the meeting and bring any concerns to the whole Council during the
regular meetings.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
Preparing the extensive list of claims every Council meeting takes more resources for the Accounts
Payable Clerk and delays the City Clerk from completing the packet process. The change will give
both employees a more efficient process and the ability to reassign this time to other job duties.
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Options
Option Results
• Adopt the Resolution Create a more efficient process for reporting
claims payments to City Council
• Modify the Resolution Provide specific changes
• Do not adopt the Resolution Maintain the same cumbersome system of
approving claims
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution as presented.
Attachments
A. Resolution Amending Council Rules of Governance
Legal Review
The following documents are attached and subject to legal review:
Type of Document Title of Document Date Reviewed by Legal Counsel
• Resolution Finance Committee 08/20/2019
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RESOLUTION NO. 3777
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3597 ADOPTING A GOVERNANCE COORDINATION MANUAL ESTABLISHING COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
Recitals: 1. RCW 35A.12.120 authorizes the Council to determine its own rules and order of
business.
2. Resolution 3597 was adopted March 8, 2016 and amended by Resolutions 3602 and 3605 the following month.
Resolved: 1. The following addendum to Article 3 – Committees, Boards & Commissions:
Council Finance Committee
This committee consists of three (3) Council Members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to serve for two-year terms concurrent with Council election years. The Finance Committee has no prescribed duties except the bills and payroll procedures as required by state law, unless specifically charged by the City
Council. The City Manager and Finance Director provide administrative support to the
Finance Committee. 2. This resolution hereby adopts the amended Council Governance Coordination Manual.
ADOPTED by the City Council on August 27, 2019.
________________________________________ Karen Liebrecht, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________________
Debbie Burke, City Clerk
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