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CITY OF
MOSES
LAf<E
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -Amend MLMC Chapter 5.40 Taxicabs
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Attached is an ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC 5.40.120) entitled
"Identification Costs of Screening". With the inclusion of the fee schedule as part of the Budget
ordinance the separate fee listing within the Municipal Code is deemed unnecessary. This
ordinance is to reference the fee in the schedule and to eliminate potential future conflict with the
schedule by also listing it in the individual chapters.
Background
Council approved the 2017 annual budget with Ordinance 2834 on December 13, 2016. With the
passing of the budget they also passed the fee schedule which placed the fees in one location and
made them readily available for viewing and easily assessable.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
Moves the fee listing for City services and charges from multiple locations in the MLMC to one
place for easy identification and reference.
Options
Option ----------0-------
• Adopt the ordinance
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Results
Action would keep consistency with other
changes to the MLMC and reduce potential
differences with the fee schedule.
MLMC 5.40.120 will need to be corrected to
match the fee schedule each year the fee
schedule is approved.
Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the ordinance as presented.
Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. 2843
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED ''TAXICABS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 5.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Taxicabs" is amended as follows:
5.40.120 Identification Costs of Screening:
A Every taxicab driver shall, at all times, have in his possession an identification card in a form
approved by the Police Chief. Such card shall have thereon, in addition to such other
information as may be required by the Police Chief, the photograph, right index print, name of
employer, and signature of the person being identified and date of expiration of the card.
B. The Police Chief shall charge a one time application review fee as assessed in accordance
with the adopted fee schedule of ofle MuFldred afld five dollars ($105) to help defray the costs
of screening any applicant for an identification card and license and he may, in addition to any
other fees, charge the applicant the actual cost of the card . Fingerprinting costs are included
in the ofle hundred aFld five dollar ($105) applicant review fee . All identification cards shall
expire on the 31st day of December of each year.
C. All identification cards shall remain the property of the City of Moses Lake. When a holder of
an identification card shall leave the employment of a taxicab company, said holder shall
immediately surrender his identification card and forward it immediately to the Police Chief.
The former employee may then reapply for an identification card upon employment with
another taxicab company licensed by the City of Moses Lake.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth , Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -Amend MLMC Chapter 5.50 Telecommunication
Use Fees
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Attached is an ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC 5.50.030} entitled
"Application Fees". With the inclusion of the fee schedule as part of the Budget ordinance the
separate fee listing within the Municipal Code is deemed unnecessary. This ordinance is to
reference the fee in the schedule and to eliminate potential future conflict with the schedule by
also listing it in the individual chapters.
Background
Council approved the 2017 annual budget with Ordinance 2834 on December 13, 2016. With the
passing of the budget they also passed the fee schedule which placed the fees in one location and
made them readily available for viewing and easily assessable.
Page 1of2
Fiscal and Policy Implications
Moves the fee listing for City services and charges from multiple locations in the MLMC to one
place for easy identification and reference.
Options
Option ---=· ----
• Adopt the ordinance
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Results
--------~·--~~ Action would keep consistency with other
changes to the MLMC and reduce potential
differences with the fee schedule.
MLMC 5.50.030 will need to be corrected to
match the fee schedule each year the fee
schedule is approved.
Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the ordinance as presented.
Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. 2844
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.50 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "TELECOMMUNICATION USE FEES"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 5.50 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Telecommunication Use Fees" is
amended as follows:
5.50.030 Application Fees. Any portion of the following fees for processing applications or renewals not
consumed by city staff or consultants in the processing of the telecommunication right-of-way use
authorization applications and renewals and facilities leases and renewals will be refunded to the
applicant. The following fees for processing telecommunication right-of-way use authorization
applications and renewals and facilities leases and renewals are created: for the following shall
be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule:
Telecommunications license
Renewal of telecommunications license
Telecommunications franchise
Telecommunications franchise renewal
Cable franchise
Cable franchise renewal
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth , Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
To:
From:
Date:
Proceeding Type:
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Staff Report Summary
CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -Amend MLMC Chapter 13.12 Water, Sewer and
Stormwater Rates
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Attached is an ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code (MLMC 13.12.) entitled "Water,
Sewer, and Stormwater Rates". With the inclusion of the fee schedule as part of the Budget
ordinance the separate fee listing within the Municipal Code is deemed unnecessary. This
ordinance is to reference the fee in the schedule approved by Council and to eliminate potential
future conflict with the schedule by also listing it in the individual chapters.
The surcha rge is levied on those accounts outside the city limits (Larson Air Base). Whereas the
utility occupational tax is levied on those accounts within the city limits. This increase would change
the surcharge from 8% to 10%, thus matching the utility tax.
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Background
Council approved the 2017 annual budget with Ordinance 2834 on December 13, 2016. With the
passing of the budget they also passed the fee schedule which placed the fees in one location and
made them readily available for viewing and easily assessable.
The Utility Occupational Tax passed by council with the fee schedule establishes the rate at 10%.
To be equitable the city has always established a surcharge equal to the utility tax. Council
supported the increase in the utility tax to help support public safety enhancements and other
council priorities.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
Moves the fee listing for City services and charges from multiple locations in the MLMC to one
place for easy identification and reference. Furthermore the surcharge would be consistent with
the current rate of the utility tax.
Options
Option
• Adopt the ordinance
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Results -Action would keep consistency with other
changes to the MLMC, reduce potential
differences with the fee schedule and match
accounts outside the city limits with those
inside.
MLMC 13.12. will need to be corrected to
match the fee schedule each year the fee
schedule is approved and the accounts outside
the city would have services at a cheaper rate.
Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the ordinance as presented.
Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. 2845
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATES"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 13.12 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates"
is amended as follows:
13.12.010 Residential Water Rates:
A A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule The following shall be
the monthly rate charge for water from the city water system from all residential living units
within the corporate limits of the city and outside the corporate limits of the City. after May 1,
264&.
Water Rate
Over 500
B. A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule for The f-ollo·wing shall
be the minimum monthly amounts charged according to each meter in seNice for all
residential living units within the corporate limits of the City and outside the corporate limits of
the City. after May 1, 2016:
Meter Siz:e MinirTn:1m 6her~e Wetef 8eli'Vered fef Minin1um
---,... .. ..... ~ ..,
"''" "'""' .. .., •• uuo ·-"" '" ·-
314 ef smeller $23-:65 500
4 $rr.35 +,eee
ffi $4&.%5 r,500
r $rn4.r5 4B;000
NOTE: All minimum charges are the base rate with all consumption in excess of five hundred
(500) cubic feet computed at the over five hundred (500) cubic feet rate.
13.12.015 Dwellings With Two Living Units:
A A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule The following shall be
the monthly rate charged for water from the City system for a dwelling with two (2) separate
living units within the corporate limits of the City and outside the corporate limits of the City with
only one (1) meter seNing two (2) living units or for two (2) houses on a single lot seNed by
one (1) meter. after May 1, 2016:
Ameunt Used
. r " Wetef Rate
.... -· .... ''~''"
Over 1,000 ,.,. __ A--r~ .... _ .... -. "·· ...... " r ·-LI '""'' --
B. A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule for The following shall
be the minimum monthly amounts charged according to the size of each meter in seNice to
a dwelling with two (2) separate living units with only one ( 1) meter to the living unit or for two
(2) houses on a single lot served by one (1) meter within the corporate limits of the City and
outside the corporate limits of the City. after May 1, 2016:
Metef Si~e Mil'limt:Hn 61'1afge 11vatef Belivefed fof Mil'limt:il'l 1
' ~ .
,II 111\JJ,...,..., .., ...... ..., .... , .... ... \' ·-·-.. ,
3f4 Of ~rniallef $46:4B +,eee
+ ~ r,eee
ffi $00:50 5;e06
r $299.59 2&,000
13.12.020 Commercial Water Rates:
A A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule The rollowil'lg shall be
the mol'lthly rate charged for water from the City water system for commercial users and
dwellings with three (3) or more living units served by one (1) meter within the corporate limits
of the City and outside the corporate limits of the City. after May 1, 2016:
Amot:ll'lt Used
• L VVatef Rate "'
...,....,...,,...,...,I""""'' IUllll
011er 599 ,,_ ,......,.. .A --Li Ll .L '+'· r ' ••· ...,, ... .., '"' ,...,
B. A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule for The followil'lg shall
be the mil'limum mol'lthly amoul'lts charged accordil'lg to each meter in service for commercial
users and dwellings with three (3) or more living units served by one (1) meter within the
corporate limits of the City and outside the corporate limits of the City. after May 1, 2016:
Melef Si~e Mil'lil'11t:im 61'1afge Water Belivefed for Mil'limt:im
~ . ' ,, "V' ~ ... v,, .. I" .,_ •v
3f4 or smaller $3&.W 500
+ ~ +,eee
ffi $5&.4B r,500
r $~29.69 *.006
3 $296.69 2&,000
4 $335.69 35;e06
6 $464.69 59;000
8 $898.69 9&,009
+e $~ ,324.69 ~ 59,999
13.12. 030 Residential Sewer Rates: A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule
for The followil'lg shall be the mol'lthly rate charged customers residing within the corporate limits
of the City and outside the corporate lim its of the City for sewer service from the City sewer system
for single-family dwellings and each unit of a duplex with separate meters. flat rate, $33.17 per
mol'lth after May 1, 2016.
13.12.035 Duplex Sewer Rates: A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule for
The rollowing shall be the mol'lthly rate charged customers residing within the corporate limits of
the City and outside the corporate limits of the City for sewer service from the City sewer system
for duplexes with only one (1) meter serving two (2) living units or for two (2) living units on a single
lot served by one (1) meter. flat rate, $67.50 per month after May 1, 2016.
13.12.040 Commercial Sewer Rates:
A A rate shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule for The following shall
be the monthly rate charged customers residing within the corporate limits of the City and
outside the corporate limits of the City for all chargeable water discharged into the City sewer
system by commercial users and dwellings with three (3) or more living units served by one
(1) meter. after May 1, 2016:
Ill-_'_"ffi_O_Ufl-t _us_o e_.:._oi;_~ e-u-bie-f-ee-t)---+---'---.._s_e"_ve_r R-a-te-------111 o~er 1,000 $1 .37$:~::::::.: :::::ereef
B. For purposes of calculating sewer charges, chargeable water shall be defined as follows:
Chargeable water shall be measured by the water consumed on the premises, whatever the
source of such water, and the same will be metered either by a public utility meter or one
installed and maintained by the property owner of the premises at the property owner's
expense and approved and inspected by the city. Where the water is metered by a privately
owned water meter and is used to determine sewer charges, the city shall be allowed access
to the meter in order to read such meter. Where the use of water is such that a portion of all
the water used does not flow into the sewer system, for whatever reason , but is lost by
evaporation, irrigation, sprinkling or is used in manufacturing or in a manufactured product, or
is lost for whatever reason, and the person in control provides proof of this fact and installs a
meter or other measuring device approved by the city to measure the amount of water so used
and so lost, or if the city is capable of determining the amount of sewage entering the city's
sewer system by some other mechanical means, this water may be deducted from the actual
water consumption used in calculating the sewer charge.
The sewer charges for triplexes and apartments, mobile home parks, schools, hospitals and
other commercial establishments with increased usage for irrigation, only if their landscaping
exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet, shall be computed on the average consumption
during the previous non-irrigation season, unless the user elects to install, at his expense, an
approved measuring device to measure water not entering the sewer system. When a user
has a swimming pool or cooling units discharging to the sanitary sewer, he must install an
approved meter to determine the amount of water exempt from sewer charges during the
irrigation season. The irrigation season shall be defined as the period in which statements are
mailed for the April through November billing cycles.
C. Sewer rates for commercial uses discharged into the sewer system may be separately
determined by the City Council, based upon both volume and chemical characteristics of the
sewage. The City Council reserves the privilege to require pre-treatment of any material
discharged into the sewerage system, or to prohibit discharge into the system of ind ustrial
wastes that, because of either volume or concentration, will overload existing sewerage
facilities.
D. All air-conditioning 'and refrigeration units that are installed, replaced or that have capacity
increased after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be required to
install recirculating units. Disposal may not be accomplished by discharging into the sanitary
sewer system.
13.12.042 Stormwater Rates: The following shall be the monthly rate for stormwater fees on residential and
non-residential properties.
A Residential properties shall be assessed a rate in accordance with the adopted fee schedule
for charged five dollars and fifty eents ($5.50) per each living unit.
B. Non-residential properties shall be assessed a rate in accordance with the adopted fee
schedule charged the following rates per Table 13.12:
Table 13.12.042
6ate901"y' lffiJ'eRiiotls Srotll'ld 6011er ~s.f) -Rate
Nol'l residMtial 1 t!!' to 6,999 $5:-56
Pfol'l residMtial 2 6,991 to 15,999 $9-:36
Nol"! residel'ltial 3 15,991 to 39,988 $4-3:66
Pfol'l residel'ltial 4 39,991 to 68,999 W:49-
Pfol'l reside!'ltial 5 68,981 to 129,889 $5+.65
Pfol'l residel'ltial 6 128,991 to 248,889 $188.29
Nol'l residel'ltial 'T More tl'l81'l 248,889 $~62.38
C. Undeveloped property shall not be charged a stormwater fee.
D. Non-residential property owners may submit a request for the following credits to the
stormwater fees. Residential properties are not eligible for credits. The credits are not
cumulative. Requests for credit shall be submitted to the Municipal Services Director on forms
provided by the Municipal Services Department.
1. A credit of up to eighty percent (80%) may be approved for non-residential properties for
portions of on-site stormwater discharges to privately maintained on-site treatment facilities
that are in compliance with an active National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit. A copy of the NPDES permit and the associated Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be provided to the Municipal Services Director with the application
for credit. No credits will be approved for stormwater discharged to facilities that are
maintained and serviced by the stormwater utility.
2. A credit of up to fifty percent (50%) may be approved for non-residential property for
portions of on-site stormwater discharges to privately maintained stormwater systems that
meet best management practices of the most current version of the Stormwater
Management Manual for Eastern Washington, meet all City of Moses Lake requirements,
and are approved by the Municipal Services Director.
3. A credit of up to ten percent (10%) may be approved for non-residential property for
portions of on-site stormwater discharges from roofs of non-residential buildings to
privately maintained stormwater facilities that utilize a permissive rainwater harvesting
system that complies with the Department of Ecology's requirements and is approved by
the Municipal Services Director.
E. Approval of credit shall be indicated by a credit application that is signed by the Municipal
Services Director. Approved credits are effective for the first full month's billing cycle following
the date of approval. Credits may be approved for multiple billing cycles, provided that
conditions of approval are continuously met by the applicant. Credits are not retroactive to
current or prior billings. Credits for future billing cycles may be revoked by the Municipal
Services Director if on-site conditions change; if federal, state, or local regulations change
such that on-site stormwater treatment facilities are no longer current or acceptable; or if the
ordinance for stormwater is revised by City Council.
F. The above stormwater rates will become effective May 1, 2015.
13.12.045 Rate I ndexin~r WateF, seweF, and stormwater rates shall be Fevised with billing dates every year
after May 1, 1998 foF sewer and water and after May 1, 2011 for stormwater, by an amount equal
to tfle iflcFease ifl tfle All UFbafl CoflsumeFs, All West City AveFage, October to October DecembeF
to DecembeF, CoflsumeF PFice lfldex (CPI). Tfle iflcreases sflall be FOUl'lded to tfle flext $.05
iflcFemeflt tor base or flat Fates afld to tfle flext $.01 iflcFemeflt foF rates foF coflsumptiofl afld use
ifl excess of tfle base or flat rate. Tfle iflcFeases sflall be computed by tfle Fiflaflce Departmeflt
afld coflfirmed by City Couflcil actiofl coflsidered at a regular City Couflcil meetiflg at least tflirty
(30) days betoFe tfle Fevised rates aFe to become effective.
13.12.090 Water Usage -Fire Hydrants: Water delivered through fire hydrants associated with the City's
water system shall be billed as follows:
A The City shall provide a meter to measure the amount of water being delivered through a fire
hydrant. The fee for the meter. plus the commercial rate, shall be as assessed in accordance
with the adopted fee schedule. If no fire hydrant meter is available from the City, anyone
receiving water from a fire hydrant shall pay a fee as assessed in accordance with the adopted
fee schedule for the water received through a fire hydrant. Fife flydraflt meters pFovided by
tfle City sflall be used, wflefl available, to measUFe tfle amouflt of water beiflg deliveFed
tflrougfl tfle fire flydFaflt. Aflyofle Feceiviflg water deli·veFed tflFougfl a fife flydFant shall pay fouF
dollars ($4) peF day for tfle wateF received tflrougfl a fife flydFaflt plus tfle commercial rate
listed ifl Sectiofl 13.12.020 tor water delivered if a fire flydraflt meter, provided by tfle City, is
used to measure tfle amouflt of water delivered. If Flo fife flydraflt meter is available from the
city, aflyofle recei•viflg ·water from a fire hydraflt shall pay six dollars ($6) per day toF tfle wateF
Feceived through a fife hydraflt.
B. The City shall pay, from its current expense fund to the water and sewer fund, an amount
determined by the Finance Department and approved by the City Council through the
budgeting process to cover the cost of providing fire protection capabilities through the system
of fire hydrants included as part of the City's water system.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth , Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
To:
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Brett Bastian, Fire Chief
December 27, 2016
MOTION
Ordinance -Amend MLMC 16.40 Fire Department Permit Fees
Legislative History:
Decernber13,2016
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 16.40 regulates Fire Department permits. This chapter has
been updated to reflect the movement of the permit fee schedule to the master fee schedule
adopted at the City Council meeting of December 13, 2016. Also included in the change to this
section of the MLMC is the requirement for fire department permits regulating marijuana
extraction systems as specified in WAC 314-55-104, and has updated all references to the 2012
Edition of the International Fire Code to simply read "currently adopted state fire code."
Background
MLMC 16.40 has been in place for more than a decade, and has until now contained the permit
fee schedule for fire department permits. With the movement to the master fee schedule, the
permit fee schedule has been removed from MLMC 16.40
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
Options
•
Option
Adopt the ordinance
MLMC 16.40
• Take no action.
Staff Recommendation
Results --------amending Allows movement of the permit fee schedule
for fire department permits to be moved to
the master fee schedule for the City.
----·· ------------W o u Id require removing the permit fees for
fire department permit fees and retaining
them in the existing code chapter.
Staff recommends that City Council move forward with passage of the ordinance amending MLMC
Chapter 16.40.
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Legal Review
The following documents are attached and subject to legal review:
Type of Document Title of Document Date Reviewed by Legal Counsel
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ORDINANCE NO. 2846
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.40 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16.40 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Department Permit Fees" is
amended as follows:
16.40. 010 Permit Any property owner or authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business,
or install or modify systems and equipment regulated by the Fire Code adopted by the State of
Washington, or cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Fire Code
Official and obtain the required permit.
A. Types of Permits:
1. Operational Permit An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or
a business for which a permit is required by this chapter for either:
a. A prescribed period
b. Until renewed or revoked
2., Construction Permit: A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems
and equipment for which a permit is required by this chapter.
B. Permit Application:
1, Application for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Fire Code Official in
such form and detail as prescribed by the Fire Code Official. Applications for permits shall
be accompanied by such plans as prescribed by the Fire Code OfficiaL Applications
Applicants for permits shall be accompanied by plans twenty-four inches (24") x thirty-six
inches (36") or thirty inches (30") x forty-two inches (42"). Working drawings scale shall be
one eighth inch (1/8") =one inch (1") and site plans scale shall be one inch (1") =twenty
feet (20') or one inch (1 ") =forty feet (40'), A minimum of three (3) sets of plans shall be
submitted for fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. A minimum of two (2) sets of plans
shall be submitted for all other systems. When more than one (1) permit is required for
the same location, such permits may be consolidated into a single permit.
2. Refusal to issue permit: If the application for a permit describes a use that does not
conform to the requirements of th is chapter and other pertinent laws and ordinances, the
Fire Code Official shall not issue a permit, but shall return the application with the refusal
to issue such permit. Such refusal shall be in writing and contain the reasons for refusal.
3. Inspection authorized: Before a new operational permit is approved, the Fire Code Official
is authorized to inspect the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, devices, premises, storage
spaces or areas to be used to determine compliance with the currently adopted State Fire
Code and this code or any operational constraints required.
4. Time limitation of application: An application for a permit for any proposed work or
operation shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred eighty (180} days after
the date of filing, unless such application has been diligently prosecuted or a permit shall
have been issued; except that the Fire Code Official is authorized to grant one ill or more
extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding ninety (90} days each. The
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated
C. Conditions of a permit: A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle
materials; or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property; or
to install equipment utilized in connection with such activities; or to install or modify any fire
protection system or equipment or any other construction, equipment installation or
modification in accordance with the provisions of this code where a permit is required.
1. Expiration: An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked
or for such a period of time as specified in the permit. Construction permits shall
automatically become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced
within one hundred eighty (180) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty ( 180) days after the
time the work is commenced. A new permit shall be required before any work
recommences.
2. Occupancy prohibited before approval: The building or structure shall not be occupied
prior to the Fire Code Official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections
indicating the applicable provisions of this code have been met.
16.40.020 Permits: A permit shall be obtained from the Moses Lake Fire Department for the fo llowing
activities, operations, practices, or functions:
A. Required operational permits: The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue operational permits
for the operations set forth in the currently adopted State Fire Code. In addition to the permits
required by the adopted State Fire Code, marijuana extraction systems regulated under WAC
314-55-104 shall require an operational permit. Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.46 ofthe 2012
edition of the International Fire Code.
B. Hazardous materials permits: Hazardous materials permits are a special operation permit and
shall be submitted on a Moses Lake Fire Department Hazardous Materials Permit Application.
Hazardous materials permits shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of issue.
C. Required construction permits: The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction
permits for new installations of or modifications to any fire protection or detection system
required by the currently adopted State Fire Code or where required by this code.
16.40.030 Permit Fees: Permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.
=Fable 1 Fire Sepaftment Permit Fee Schedule for Construction/Modification Permits
=Fotal Valuation Permit Fee Multiplier
$1 to $500 $36
$501 to $2,000 $30 for H"e first $500 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $115.115 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each
additional $1 ,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25 ,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $3911 .115 foF tl'le fiFst $25,000 plus $10.10 for
eacl'l additional $1 ,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $650.25 for tl'le first $50,000 plus $11 for
eacl'l additional $1 ,000 Of fraction thereof, to
aflel iflelt:leliflg $199,999
$190,001 to $509,999 $1 ,999.25 fef tfle fifst $109,099 plt:ls $5.60
for eaefl aelelitioflal $1 ,999 eF ffaetiofl tflefeof
to aflel iflelt:leliflg $599,999
$500,001 to $1 ,000,000 $3,240.25 fef tfle tifst $500,999 plt:ls $4.f'.5
fof eaefl aelelitioflal $1,008 of ffaetiofl tflefeof
to aflel iflelt:ldiflg $1,080,000
$1 , 999,991 aflel t:lp $5,615.25 fef tfle fifst $1 ,089,999 plt:ls $3.65
fof eaefl aelelitioflal $1 ,000 of ffaetiofl tflefeof
=fable 2 Fire 8epaftmeflt Permit Fee Sefleelt:lle feF 8peFatioflal PeFmits
:r=ype Permit FeefExpiratiofl fime Frame
A•viatiofl Faeilities (6Fot:lp 11 oF S oeet:lpafley for $299.99 mt:lst be Fefleweel ev•ery
seFVieing , Fepaif, of ft:lel seFV·ieiflg 24 montfls
Gamill'als aflel faiFs. $189.90 ll'aliel fer 19 clays
Gombt:lstible elt:lst prnelt:leiflg opefatiofls. $189.98 mt:lst be fefleweel every
24 montfls.
8ry eleaning. $100.09 ffit:lSt be Feneweel every
24 mofltfls or t:lpofl eflaflge to a
moFe FtaZ':aFelOt:lS solll'eflt
Exflibits aflel tFaele sflo•v»ts. $109.80 • ll'aliel fef 19 elays
I ligfl P(leel Stofage. Reeit:liFeel fof afly bt:lileliflg of $280.80 mt:lst be Fefleweel ell'ery
portion tflefeof as a fligfl piled stofage afea 24 montfls
exeeeeliflg 589 seit:lafe feet.
I lot wofk opefatiofls insiele bt:lilelings. $f'.5.90 mt:lst be Fefleweel every 24
montfls
I lot woFk opeFatiofls: Applieation of rnof eov'efiflgs $50.99 valiel fof ;z elays at a single
witfl tfle t:lse of an open flame eleV'iee aelelress
lflelt:lstfial ovens Fegt:llateel by GflapteF 30 of tfle 2012 $500.09 ffit:lSt be Fefleweel every
lntemational FiFe Goele 24 mofltFtS
Lt:lmberyaFels exeeeeliflg 199,899 boaFel feet of $199.89 mt:lst be Fefleweel eV'ery
stofage 24 ffiOntfls
=fempOFary membfane stft:lett:lfes anel tents $f'.5.00 valiel foF a peFioel not to
exeeeeling 499 seit:lafe feet exeeeel 189 elays
Battery systems flaviflg a li<:it:liel eapaeity of mofe man $200.99 ffit:lst be fefleweel every
59 gallons 24 mofltFtS
16.40.040 Hazardous Materials Permits: Occupancies storing, maintaining, producing, or using hazardous
materials or hazardous wastes that exceed the permit quantities shown in Table HI, HIF
(Flammable&Combustible Liquids) or HIC (compressed gases/aerosols) below shall submit a
Hazardous Materials Permit Application to the Fire Code Official along with all supporting
documentation required on the permit application form. Permits shall be valid for two (2) years.
For the purposes of permit fee calculations, permit fees shall be based on the hazard ranking of
the produces) utilizing the hazard ranking outlined in National Fire Protection Association Standard
704 (Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response)
Permit fees for hazardous materials permits shall be calculated using Table H2 below.
Table HI-Permit Amounts for Hazardous Materials
Type of Material Amount
Corrosive materials Liquids: 55 gallons
Solids: 1000 pounds
Explosive Materials Any quantity within the scope of Chapter 56,
2012 edition of the International Fire Code
Flammable Solids 100 pounds
Highly toxic materials(OSHA definition) Gases, Liquids, Solids: Any amount
Toxic materials (OSHA definition) Liquids 10 gallons
Solids 100 pounds
Oxidizing materials Liquids:
Class 4 Any Amount
Class 3 1 gallon
Class 2 10 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
Solids:
Class 4 Any amount
Class 3 10 pounds
Class 2 10 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
Organic Peroxides Liquids:
Class I or II Any Amount
Class in 1 gallon
Class IV 2 gallons
Class V No permit required
Solids:
Class I & II Any amount
Class Ill 10 pounds
Class IV 20 pounds
Class V No permit required
Pyrophoric materials Gases, Liquids, Solids: Any Amount
Reactive materials Liquids:
Class 3 & 4 Any amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class 11 O gallons
Solids:
Class 3 & 4 Any amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class 1 100 pounds
Water Reactive Materials Liquids:
Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 5 gallons
Class 1 55 gallons
Solids:
Class 3 Any amount
Class 2 50 pounds
Class 1 500 pounds
Liquified petroleum gas Storage and use of LP gas above 500 gallons
water capacity
Operations of cargo tankers (rail & road) that
transport LP gas.
Table HIF-Permit Amounts for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Class 1 In excess of 5 gallons in a building or 10 gallons outside. Permit required for
Liquids fuel dispensing stations refineries bulk plants or similar facilities.
Class II or In excess of 25 gallons in a building or in 60 gallons outside.
IHA
Class Ill In excess of 500 gallons
Table H.C.-Permit Amounts for Compressed Gases and Aerosols
Type of Gas Amount (Cubic feet at N.T.P.)
Corrosive 200
Flammable (Except Liquified 200
Petroleum Gas)
Highly Toxic Any Amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant 600
Oxidizing (including oxygen) 504
Pyrophoric Any Amount
Toxic Any Amount
Permit Fee Calculation: Instructions for calculating permit fees is found on the Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Permit Application.
Each class of hazardous material shown in tables HI, HI F and H 1 C above the perm it amount will
be used to calculate permit fees (individual materials within a class will be counted toward the
aggregate quantity for that class). Hazardous materials permit fees are established in the master
fee schedule published by the City of Moses Lake.
Table 112 I lazardous Materials Permit Fees
1 Class I $100.00
2 Glasses $288.88
3 61asses $388.88
4 61asses OF moFe than 4,888 gallons, 19,800 cubic feet, OF 249,000 15ounds of $450.00
any one class.
5 OF moFe classes er moFe than 5,080 gallons, 25,880 cubic feet, OF 280,000 $580.00
pounds of any one class.
I lighly =foxie, =foxic, & PyFophoFie mateFials all amounts up to maximum allowed $488.00
by the 2012 edition of the lnteFnational FiFe 6ode.
16.40.050 Demolition of Systems/Fire Equipment: The removal or demolition of any ·fire protection system,
fire protection equipment or fire alarm system or any component of those systems that are
required under the current or previously adopted state fire, building, or mechanical code shall
require a Fire Department permit. Components include, but are not limited to: vents, fans,
plenums, and hoods for special hazard systems including UL300 and FM200 systems, wiring,
alarm panels, sprinklers, piping, or other devices as determined by the Fire Code Official. Permit
fees for demolition are established in the master fee schedule published by the City of Moses
Lake.
A. Removal of components otheF than Femoval and Feplacement duFing noFmal maintenance: $75
B. Demolition of fiFe pmteetion systems OF fiFe pmteetion equipment: $150
16.40.060 =fhiFd PaFty Review: When, in the opinion of the FiFe 6ode Official, H~iFd party Feview is necessary
due to a lack of sufficient FefeFence mateFial (standaFds) OF when a pFocess is of suffieient
complexity that it exceed~ the knowledge and tFaining of 6ity staff, the 6ity Fesef\les the Fight to
hire individuals OF companies to peFform expert analysis and review at the expense of the permit
applicant.
16.40.080 Compliance with State International Fire Code: Permit applicants and the applicants agents and
employees shall carry out the proposed activity in compliance with the currently adopted State Fire
Code and with other laws and regulations which are applicable, whether or not specified in this
chapter, and in complete accordance with approved plans and specifications.
16.40.090 Posting of Permit: Permits shall be kept on the premises designated within the permit at all times
and shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the premises in a location designated by the Fire
Chief. Permits shall be subject to inspection at all times by an officer of the Fire or Police
Department.§. or other persons authorized by the Fire Chief.
16.40.100 Permit Revocation: A permit shall continue until revoked or for such a period of time as
designated within the permit at the time of issuance. Permits shall not be transferred and any
change in use, occupancy, operation, or ownership shall require a new permit. The Fire Chief is
authorized to suspend or revoke a permit when it is determined by the Chief that:
A The permit was used by a person other than the person to whom the permit was issued.
B. The permit was used for a location other than that for which it was issued.
C. Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit have been violated.
D. The Permittee failed, refused, or neglected to comply with the orders or notices duly served
in accordance with the provisions of the currently adopted edition of the State Fire Code
International Fire 6ode within the time provided within the State International Fire Code.
E. There has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application
or plans on which the permit or application was based.
F. The permit was issued in error or in violation of an ordinance, regu lation, or the State
International Fire Code.
Any revocation by the Fire Chief can be appealed to the Moses Lake City Council within ten (10)
days of receiving the revocation notice.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth, Mayor
ATTEST:
W . Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
To:
From:
Date:
Proceeding Type:
Subject:
• First Presentation:
• Second presentation:
• Action:
Staff Report Summary
CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Resolution -lnterfund Loan to Sanitation fund
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Motion
Attached is a resolution for Council's approval authorizing an interfund loan between the
Water/Sewer fund and the Sanitation fund. Along with the authorization there must be an agreed
upon repayment schedule with rates and specific dates of repayment. The length according to the.
State Auditors cannot exceed three (3) years.
Background
This is a temporary resolution to ensure that the revenue meets the needs of the expenditures.
An analysis of the fund will be conducted to review rates of both residential and commercial to be
sure that all costs are being covered in an equitable and fair manner.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
Passing of the resolution will assure that the fund stays in balance and that revenues meet the
needs to finance the expenditures of the fund. A budget adjustment will be made to 2017 budget
to account for the repayment.
Options
Op~o_n~~~~~~~-+-~~~~~~~-R_e_su_J_ts~~~~~~~
• Adopt the resolution Action would match the ordinance amending
the 2016 budget and would leave a fund
balance for the fund.
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Ordinance amending the 2016 would need to
be changed and could result in violation of
RCW 35.33 .125 with no other revenue to
cover expenditures for the fund.
Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the resolution as presented.
Attachments
I A. I resolution
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RECITALS:
RESOLUTION N0.3659
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND LOAN TO THE
SANITATION FUND 490 FROM THE WATER/SEWER FUND 410
1. The Sanitation Fund 490 will receive service fee revenues at a later date.
2. The present cash balance is not sufficient to meet the present and projected needs of the fund.
RESOLVED:
1. The Water/Sewer Fund 410 shall loan $300,000 to the Sanitation Fund 490 with interest at 1 %.
2. The loan shall be repaid to the Water/Sewer Fund 410 per the following schedule:
Date Payment Interest Principal Balance
300,000.00
12/22/16 78,000.00 3,000.00 75,000.00 225,000.00
12/22/17 77,250.00 2,250.00 75,000.00 150,000.00
12/22/18 151 ,500.00 1,500.00 150,000.00 -0-
Total 306,750.00 6,750.00 300,000.00
Adopted by the City Council on December 27, 2106.
Todd Voth, Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
To:
From:
Date:
Proceeding Type:
Subject:
• First Presentation:
• Second presentation:
• Action:
Staff Report Summary
CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Resolution -lnterfund Loan to Ambulance fund
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Motion
Attached is a resolution for Council's approval authorizing an interfund loan between the
Water/Sewer fund and the ambulance fund. Along with the authorization there must be an agreed
upon repayment schedule with rates and specific dates of repayment. The length according to the
State Auditors cannot exceed three {3) years.
Background
This is a temporary resolution to ensure that the revenue meets the needs of the expenditures.
An analysis of the fund and both revenue and expenditures will be taken to ensure that future
needs are met without the need of a loan.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
This is a stop gap measure. Passing of the resolution will assure that the fund stays in balance and
that revenues meet the needs to finance the expenditures of the fund. A budget adjustment will
be made to 2017 budget to account for the repayment. With the conclusion of the upcoming cost
of service study the fund will know precisely what fees to charge to cover its future costs.
Options
Option
• Adopt the resolution
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Results
Action would match the ordinance amending
the 2016 budget and would leave a fund
balance for the fund.
---------Ordinance amending the 2016 would need to
be changed and could result in violation of
RCW 35.33.125 with no other revenue to
cover expenditures for the fund.
Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the resolution as presented.
Attachments
I A. I resolution
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RECITALS:
RESOLUTION N0-3660
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND LOAN TO THE
AMBULANCE FUND 498 FROM THE WATER/SEWER FUND 410
1. The Ambulance Fund 498 will receive service fee revenues at a later date.
2. The present cash balance is not sufficient to meet the present and projected needs of the fund.
RESOLVED:
1. The Water/Sewer Fund 410 shall loan $300,000 to the Ambulance Fund 498 with interest at 1 %.
2. The loan shall be repaid to the Water/Sewer Fund 41 O per the following schedule:
Date Payment Interest Principal Balance
300,000.00
12/22/16 78,000.00 3,000.00 75,000.00 225,000.00
12/22/17 77,250.00 2,250.00 75,000.00 150,000.00
12/22/18 151 ,500.00 1,500.00 150,000.00 -0-
Total 306,750.00 6,750.00 300,000.00
Adopted by the City Council on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth . Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
To:
From:
Date:
Proceeding Type:
Subject:
• First Presentation:
• Second presentation:
• Action:
Staff Report Summary
CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Dev. Dir./Deputy City Manager
December 27, 2016
Motion
Resolution -Repeal Resolution 3165 -Development Review and
Permit Fees
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Attached is an Resolution establishing Development Review and Permit Fees per Moses Lake
Municipal Code 3.54 entitled Development and Review Fees. With the inclusion of the fee schedule
as part of the Budget ordinance the separate fee listing within the Municipal Code is deemed
unnecessary.
Background
Council approved the 2017 annual budget with Ordinance 2834 on December 13, 2016. With the
passing of the budget they also passed the fee schedule which placed the fees in one location and
made them readily available for viewing and easily assessable.
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Fiscal and Policy Implications
Moves the fee listing for City services and charges from multiple locations in the MLMC to one
place for easy identification and reference.
Options
Option
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• Pass Resolution 3568
• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
Results ·---·-------·-·--Implements the fees as contained within the
2017 Budget passed by the City Council.
Creates inconsistencies with the 2017 Budget
Staff recommends that City Council to adopt the attached Resolution as presented.
Attachments
I A. I Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 3658
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3165 AND ADOPTING A
NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND
PERMIT FEES
RECITALS:
1. The City Council shall, from time to time, establish appropriate fees for development review and
permits.
Resolved:
1. The following development review and perm its are adopted:
Review or Permit
A. Annexation
B. Appeals
C. Administrative Appeals
D. Binding Site Plan
E. Boundary Line Adjustment
F. Comprehensive Plan Amendment -Text
G. Comprehensive Plan Amendment -Map
H. Construction Plan Review Fees
1. Municipal Services Review per each sheet
I. Development Agreement
J. Land Use Action
1. Zone Change Requests, Conditional and Unmentioned
Use Requests, Site Plans
2. Zoning Variances
3. Public Hearing not otherwise specified
K. Planned Unit Development
L. Right-of-Way Vacations
M. Shoreline Management Application
1. Substantial Development and/or Conditional Use Permit
2. Exemption
3. Variance
N. State Environmental Policy Act (MLMC 14.06)
1. Threshold Determination
2. Environmental Impact Statement
Fee
$400
$350
$500
$1 ,000
$250
$800
$1 ,000
$50
$1,500
$1,000
$100 + actual cost of
notification, publishing, and
Hearing Examiner's fee
$60
$1,000
$200
$100
$200
no additional fee
$100
$250
$500
RESOLUTION NO. 3658
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0 . Subdivision Applications
1. Preliminary Short Subdivision Application
2. Final Short Subdivision Application
3. Preliminary Major Subdivision Application
4. Final Major Subdivision Application
P. Placement Permit
1. Manufactured Structure
2. Cargo Container
Q . Wastewater Permits Fees
1. Discharges greater than 750 gallons per day
a) New Discharge Permit Application
b) Discharge Permit Renewals
c) Annual Discharge Permit Fee
2. Discharges less than 750 gallons per day
a) New Discharge Permit Application
b) Discharge permit Renewals
c) Annual Discharge Permit Fee
Adopted by the City Council on December 27, 2016.
ATTEST: Todd Voth, Mayor
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
$500
$200
$500
$400
$350
$60
$3,000
$1 ,500
$750
$1 ,000
$500
$250
To:
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Date:
Proceeding Type:
Subject
• First Presentation:
• Public Hearing:
• Third Presentation:
• Action:
Staff Report Summary
CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
City Council
John Williams, City Manager
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
Legislative History:
November 22, 2016
December 13, 2016
December 27, 2016
1 Motion
After discussion at a recent Council meeting and at the budget study session, Council directed staff
to provide information regarding the creation of a TBD. A public hearing was held December 13,
2016. Council can now take action to create the TBD Board and Boundary as provided by state
statue. After such action the TBD can call a meeting to discuss if the wish to fund a TBD and the
projects to be considered.
Background
Transportation Benefit Districts are quasi-municipal corporations with independent taxing
authority. A TBD can impose specific taxes or fees either through a vote of the people or though
district board action.
The members of the legislative authority proposing to establish a TBD serve as the governing body.
The legislative body acts ex officio and independently as the TBD governing body and the City's
Finance Director would act s the treasurer of the district. TBD's can provide for acquiring,
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constructing, improving and funding an adopted list of projects that is consistent with the City's
transportation plan.
RCW 36. 73.050 Establishment of district -Public Hearing-Ordinance
Steps for establishment of a district:
Finance Director would act as the treasurer of the district. TBD's can provide for acquiring,
constructing, improving and funding an adopted list of projects that is consistent with the City's
transportation plan.
RCW 36.73.050 Establishment of district-Public Hearing-Ordinance
Steps for establishment of a district:
1. Set a public hearing date
2. Conduct a public hearing
3. Adopt an ordinance providing for the action
The ordinance should include:
• Establishment of the TBD
• Creation of the board and functions
• Specify types of improvements/projects to be funded
• Authorize the TBD Board to establish a vehicle fee or provide for a ballot measure
• Provide for dissolution when all indebtedness has been retired and anticipated
responsibilities have been satisfied.
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing an interlocal agency agreement between the City and the
District
5. Conduct a TBD Board meeting, elect Chair and officers, authorize the interlocal agency
agreement between the City and the District, adopt by-laws
6. Determine funding mechanism
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Options
Option l Results -·-·------·--·--·--· --"""-·-·-----·---------r------___ , ----·---
• Accept public testimony and adopt j Adopted projects and improvement will be
• :~::;n::b1iztes~~Y a~d da -natf ::~: :i~: ;::,~;:~~~~~~l;:nfunded-
adopt the ordinance I
----_--·---T;ke n;· action. ------·---11-N-o-pu_b_l_ic testimony will be-~-cepted~~d-
1 I projects and improvements will go unfunded
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends Council consider adopting the Transportation Benefit District Ordinance as
presented.
Attachments
A. Proposed Ordinance
B. Proposed bounda~ 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 2847
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT, SPECIFYING
THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT, SPECIFYING THE
MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF EXISTING TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.225 authorizes the City Council to establish a Transportation Benefit District subject
to the provisions of Chapter 36. 73 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Moses Lake has the responsibility under the Constitution of the
State of Washington for the construction, improvement, maintenance, protection and operation of public ways
within the corporate limits of the City pursuant to RCW 35A.11 .020 and Chapter 35A.47 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the construction, improvement, maintenance, protection and operation of public ways requires
preserving existing transportation improvements to avoid both catastrophic failure of the improvements which
require significant additional funds to reconstruct as well as their gradual deterioration; and
WHEREAS, the number one priority in the "Washington Transportation Plan for 2007-2026" adopted by the
Washington Transportation Commission is to preserve and to extend prior investments and existing
transportation facilities and the services they provide to the people and commerce; and
WHEREAS, the State Transportation Plan establishes unfunded high priorities of statewide significance and
includes the need to "preserve, maintain and operate city streets" thereby recognizing that the shortfall in
funding to preserve, maintain and operate city streets is a matter of statewide significance and, accordingly,
an eligible transportation improvement listed on a state plan within the meaning ,of RCW 36.73.015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moses Lake has limited transportation funding to pay for necessary transportation
construction, preservation and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, dedicated revenues forthe City of Moses Lake have decreased at the same time that the ongoing
annual costs reserved to maintain the City's transportation infrastructures continue to rise leaving the City
unable to continue to adequately preserve and maintain the City's transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to form a Transportation Benefit District which includes the entire City of Moses
Lake as the boundary may currently exist and may hereafter be expanded by annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Moses Lake finds it to be in the best interest of the City to establish
a City wide Transportation Benefit District for the preservation, construction and maintenance of the City's
Transportation Infrastructure consistent with Chapter 36. 73 RCW and to protect the City's long term
investment in that infrastructure, to reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, to improve safety, to
continue optimal performance of the infrastructure over time, and to avoid more expensive infrastructure
replacements in the future;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Moses Lake, Washington does hereby ordain, as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a Transportation Benefit District pursuant
to RCW 35.21 .225 and RCW 36. 73. The City Council of Moses Lake finds that it is in the public interest to
provide adequate levels of funding for the purposes of ongoing transportation improvements that preserve,
maintain and, as appropriate, construct or reconstruct the transportation infrastructure of the City of Moses
Lake consistent with Chapter 36. 73 RCW.
Section 2. Providing for a Formation of a Transportation Benefit District. The City of Moses Lake adopts a new
chapter of the Moses Lake Municipal Code as follows:
1. Establishing Transportation Benefit District: There is created a Transportation Benefit District to be
known as the Moses Lake Transportation Benefit District or "District" with geographical boundaries
comprised of the corporate limits of the City as they currently exist or as they may expand in their
existence following future annexation.
2. Governing Board:
A. A governing board of the Transportation Benefit District shall be the Moses Lake City Council
acting as ex officio and independent capacity, which shall have the authority to exercise the
statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW.
B. The Board shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36. 73.160(2).
3. Officers: The Treasurer of the Transportation Benefit District shall be the City Finance Director of the
City of Moses Lake. The Chairman of the Transportation Benefit District shall be the Mayor of the City
of Moses Lake.
4. Functions of the District: The District Board may authorize certain funding mechanisms as provided
in RCW 36.73.040, RCW 36.73.060, RCW 36.73.065 and RCW 36.73.070. The District Board will also
have authority to hire staff, enter into contracts, acquire, hold and dispose of real property and to sue
and be sued.
5. Transportation Improvements Fund: The funds generated by the Transportation Benefit District shall
be used for transportation improvements that construct, reconstruct, preserve, maintain and operate
the existing transportation infrastructure of the City of Moses Lake consistent with the criteria of Chapter
. 36. 73 RCW and as contained in the City's Transportation Plan. Funds may be utilized for any lawful
purposes under the chapter, but all funds raised through the TBD shall be expanded only for such
preservation, maintenance and operation, construction and reconstruction in accordance with the
provisions of RCW 36.73 as the same exists or is hereafter amended.
The funds expended by the Transportation Benefit District shall construct, reconstruct, preseNe,
maintain and operate the City's previous investments in the transportation infrastructure, reduce the risk
of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost effectiveness of the City's
infrastructure investments, and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system.
Additional transportation projects may be funded only after compliance with provisions of RCW
36.73.050(b) following notice, public hearing and enactment of an authorizing ordinance.
6. Dissolution: The Transportation Benefit District shall be automatically dissolved in accordance
with and in the matter provided in state law, when all indebtedness of the District has been
retired and when all the District's anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision this ordinance or its application or any person, legal entity or
circumstances held invalid the remainder of the ordinance or its application or any person , legal entity
or circumstances is not affected.
Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance,
including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering sections/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage and
publication of its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
Todd Voth, Mayor
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W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Gilbert Alvarado, Comm. Dev. Dir/Deputy City Manager
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -2017 Comp Plan Updates
Legislative History:
December 13, 2016
December 27, 2016
1 Motion
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that most cities and counties adopt
and maintain a Comprehensive Plan which addresses certain mandated elements as prescribed
by the Act. The Plan may be amended no more than once per year. The City of Moses Lake
adopted a GMA-compliant Comprehensive Plan in 2001 and has amended it periodically. Attached
are the proposed amendments for 2016, consisting of updates to the Utilities Element, the
Transportation Element, including the Activity Trails map, and two site-specific land use designation
changes requested by property owners.
The City Council conducted a public hearing on December 131h to take public testimony on the
proposed 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The hearing was opened and closed and the
mandatory one (1) open record hearing was concluded.
Background
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on November 11 , 2016 and took testimony on the
following proposed amendments:
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A. Minor updates to the Transportation Element to update the element with new information,
including adding the most recent traffic counts and trail counts, matching the updated
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), adjusting dates for projects that have been delayed,
deleting projects that are finished, adding the goals and objectives of the QUADCO Human
Services Transportation Plan, adding new level of service calculations and projections from land
use projects that have been initiated, adding the results of an engineering study of Wheeler Road
traffic, adjusting project costs and revenue, and correcting the numbering of the tables. Two figures
are also being updated this year. TE-2, Traffic Counts, is being updated with 2015 information. TE-
3, Activity Trails, shows the new bike lanes on Division Street. The Transportatior:i Element was
extensively updated in 2012, and has had minor updates each year since. Pages from 17 on are
included, since there are changes on almost every page. All changes are shown in underline and
strikeout format. The full document is available on the City's website at
http://cityofml.com/compplanupdate .
B. Updates to the Utilities Element are being included as part of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan
update. This chapter was extensively updated in 2014; however, since that time, the City has
adopted new versions of both the Water and Wastewater System Plans. For consistency, the
Comprehensive Plan should be updated to match. The 2016 changes to both the Water and
Wastewater Facilities sections are to update to current conditions and current projections, and to
update the lists of expected capital improvements for the next 6 years and the next 20 years . The
Electrical Power Supply section was updated as well with current conditions and current projections
from the 2015 Grant County PUD Annual Report. The pages with the draft changes are attached.
All changes are shown in underline and strikeout format. The full document is available on the City's
website at http://cityofml.com/compplanupdate . No changes are being proposed to the Goals and
Policies, Solid Waste Management, Natural Gas Supply, or Telecommunications sections of the
Utilities Element. Staff did not identify any needed changes in these sections since the 2014 major
update to this element.
C. Re-designate approximately 25 acres from Parks/Open Space to Public Facilities. The location
is west of the Municipal Airport and includes the City Operations Complex at 11789 Road 4.
Assessor Parcel #11-0484-006. This area is zoned Public but the current Parks/Open Space
designation does not match the current use of City Operations (Public Works/Parks shop sites) for
the northern portion nor the future planned use of Municipal Airport expansion for the southern
portion. See attached Analysis.
*NOTE: This site-specific request has been pulled and moved to the 2017 Comp Plan Amendments
cycle
D. Re-designate 7 acres from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. The owner is
Lee/Norman Development LLC, and the location is within The Greens Planned Unit Residential
Development, 123 Ninth Avenue. Parcel numbers are #11-1272-317, 318, -319, -320, -326, -327,
-328, -329, -333, -334, -311 , and 11-0103-000.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
N/A
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Options
Option Results
• Review and consider the Planning Adoption of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Commission's Recommendation amendments as recommended by the
Planning Commission
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• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
The 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments
do not move forward which would create
some inconsistencies within the Plan
Staff recommends that the City Council pass the Ordinance adopting the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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A Ordinance
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Type of Document Title of Document Date Reviewed by Legal Counsel
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ORDINANCE NO. 2848
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Recitals:
1. The City of Moses Lake's Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 11 , 2001, in accordance
with the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
2. The Comprehensive Plan includes five (5) of the seven (7) mandatory elements required by GMA,
except that GMA declares that the requirements for an Economic Development Element and a Park
and Recreation Element are null and void until funds sufficient to cover applicable local government
costs are appropriated and distributed by the state at least two (2) years before the city must update
its Comprehensive Plan as required by RCW 36. 70A.130.
3. The Washington State Growth Management Act requires the city to establish procedures and
schedules whereby updates, proposed amendments, or revision of the Comprehensive Plan may be
considered.
4. RCW 36. 70A.130 requires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act to
review and evaluate their comprehensive plans at least every eight years and update them if needed.
5. The City began a major update of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan in 2012 and continued it with updates
of portions of the Comprehensive Plan in 2013 and 2014, to complete the required periodic update in
2014 per the requirements of RCW 36.70A.130. Minor updates and amendments were adopted in
2015.
6. A SEPA Determination of Non-Significance for the adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan
amendments was issued October 7, 2016
7. The Planning Commission discussed the 2016 amendments as regular agenda items at public
meetings on June16, June 30, July 14, September 15, and September 29, 2016.
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2016 amendments on November 10, 2016, and
made recommendations to the City Council to approve two of the three proposed amendments: the
updates to the Transportation and Utilities Elements. For the Lee/Norman Land Use Amendment, the
Planning Commission was unable to agree on a recommendation. A fourth proposed amendment,
a designation change adjacent to the Municipal Airport, was withdrawn and will be resubmitted for the
2017 cycle. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper, notices were posted on bulletin
boards in the Civic Center and Annex and the City's website, and notice was mailed to owners and
occupants within 500' of the land use designation amendment. The only written comment received was
a letter from Nicholas and Verna Mount, opposed to the Lee/Norman Land Use designation change.
The only testimony at the public hearing was Rose DeRenzo, 123 E. Ninth Avenue, questioning the
Lee/Norman amendment.
9. The amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zone changes were submitted to the State of
Washington Office of Community Development on October 7, 2016, for a 60-day review and comment
period as required by GMA. No comments have been received.
10. The City Council held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan amen9ments and zone changes
December 13, 2016. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper, and notices were posted
on bulletin boards in the Civic Center and Annex and the City's website.
11. On December 27, 2016, the City Council took legislative action to accept the Plann ing Commission's
recommendations.
ORDINANCE NO. 2848
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as findings of fact.
Section 2: The City Council hereby adopts the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan :
1. Minor update of the Transportation Element to incorporate the 2016 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP), and update dates, projects, and counts.
2. Minor update of the Utilities Element to incorporate the 2015 Wastewater System Plan and 2016 Water
System Plan , and update data and projects in the Wastewater, Water, and Electrical sections.
3. Re-designate 7 acres from Low Density to High Density Residential. The site is The Greens Planned
Unit Residential Development at 123 E. Ninth Avenue. Parcel number 11-1272-311, -317, -318, -319,
-320, -326, -327, -328, -329, -333 , -334, and 11-0103-000.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016.
ATTEST: Todd Voth, Mayor
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Katherine L. Kenison, City Attorney
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAf<E
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Ordinance -Amend 2016 Budget
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Single Reading -Motion
Council has an opportunity to approve these 2016 budget adjustments. Consent by Council gives
staff direction to make corrections to the budget for purchases already approved by Council
throughout the year.
Background
Council approved the 2016 annual budget with Ordinance 2793 on December 22, 2015 and
subsequent adjustments on February 23, and August 9 2016. The current adjustments cover
unanticipated expenditures, costs of formally approved expenditures and requirements from State
agencies affecting policy and expenditures. The adjustments are briefly described below.
1. General Fund:
a. Executive branch had increase professional fees due to ongoing negotiations with the
two bargaining units.
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b. Community Development had large increases in professional services for the Win Co
appeal.
c. Police exceeded their expenses in wages and salaries due to the settlement of their
contract and payment of retro pay.
d. Fire department exceeded their wages and salaries due to the settlement of their
contract and payment of retro pay. The demolition of the concrete fire building to
make room for the new building was an unbudgeted item.
2. Professional service for music licensing was not accounted for in Tourism fund.
3. Street experienced major repairs of traffic controllers and ice melt for streets and
unanticipated expenses for parks/street division which is being offset with unbudgeted
revenue.
4. According to the State Auditor's Office Water/Sewer must now report utility tax as
revenue and then pay it out as an expenses. Net effect is zero but both revenue and
expenses need to be increased by the same amount.
5. Sanitation faced larger than anticipated expenditures from the purchase of additional carts
and a greater increase in landfill costs dues to the yard waste facility being shut down for
a period of time. Utility tax collected must be included in the utility fund and then paid out
to the general fund as an expense. '
6. Stormwater must now account for the utility tax in their fund and then expense it out.
7. Ambulance mileage was greatly reduced due to the elimination of out of town transports.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
Below is a Summary of the adjustment by fund.
2016 Budget Omnibus -Fund Summary
Budget Adjustments
Fund Revenues Expenses
Tourism 102 1,000
Street 116 225,000 75,000
Water/Sewer 410 641,000 641,000
Sanitation 490 404,800 404,800
Storm Water 493 65,200 65,200
Ambulance 498 -201,000 -167,000
Options
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Net effect on
Fund Balance
1,000
150,000
34,000
________________ O_pt!p_n _______ _,I,___ Results
• Adopt adjustment as presented Action would allow staff to adjust the budget
from Fund balance to specific line items.
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• Modify the adjustment Action could require staff to bring an
additional budget adjustment to council for
consideration
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• Take no action
Staff Recommendation
The budget would not be adjusted and could
result in expenses exceeding budget and
violate RCW 35.33.125.
Council should declare an emergency and adopt this ordinance on a single reading. Staff
recommends that City Council move to approve the budget adjustments as presented.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2849
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2016 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,
WASHINGTON
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WSHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2016 budget is amended as follows:
Budget Adjustments
Fund revenues Expenses
I tourism 102
professional fees 1,000
I streets 116
State entitlements 225,000
Repair & Maint supplies 50,000
supplies 25,000
I Water /Sewer 410
Utility tax 641,000
Utility tax payment 641,000
I sanitation 490
Utility tax 274,800
interfund loan (350,000)
solid wste service 480,000
Utility tax payment 274,800
landfill 40,000
supplies 30,000
wages benefits (18,000)
interfund loan payment 78,000
!Storm Water 493
Utility tax 65,200
Utility tax payment 65,200
I Ambulance 498
interfund loan 300,000
Mileage (421,000)
Transfers (590,000)
fire service provided 26,000
BLS Amb service 484,000
interfund loan payment 33,000
wages -supplies (200,000)
I GRAND TOTAL
Fund Balance
Adjustment
1,000
150,000
34,000
185,000
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its poassage and publication of its summary
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on December 27, 2016
Todd Voth, Mayor
ATIEST:
W. Robert Tayor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Kenison, Cit Attorney
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Dev. Director/Deputy City Manager
December 27, 2016
Consideration
Ordinance -Amend MLMC Chapter 17.06 Definitions
Legislative History:
I December 27, 2016
Consideration
Attached is an ordinance that amends the definition of a major subdivision. The Planning Commission and City
staff audited the provisions of MLMC 17.09 and 17 .12 and determined that changes were in order.
Background
The 4-acre limit for short plats found in MLMC 17.09 and 17.12 is a local requirement and not state statute per
RCW 58.17, Plats -Subdivision-Dedications. This requirement has forced multiple industrial and public one-
lot plats to go through the more lengthy major subdivision process. The Commission recommended the change
in order to expedite development..
Fiscal and Policy Implications
N/A
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Options
Option Results ·-------·--------
• Adopt the ordinance amending MLMC Definition is amended to reflect current
17.06 language
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• Take no action. Definition is out of sync with the regulations
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council consider the amendments.
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.06 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.06" of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Definitions" is amended as follows:
17.06.290 Major Subdivision: The division or redivision of land, for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of
ownership. Major subdivisions are required whenever the subdivision il'leludes lands that exceed
four (4) acres, consists of ten ( 10) or more lots, or includes lands that have been subdivided by
a short subdivision within the previous five (5) years by a differel'lt owMr.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on January 10, 201 7.
Todd Voth, Mayor
ATTEST:
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine L. Ken ison, City Attorney
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CITY OF
HOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director
December 27, 2016
Motion
Resolution -Declaring City Owned Property as Surplus
Legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Motion
The attached Resolution gives authorization to surplus the school zone flashing beacons that are in
City right-of-way and authorize the sale to the Moses Lake School District 161.
Background:
There are 32 school zone flashing beacons in city right-of-way that the City operates. City staff sets
the timing based on information the school staff gives them. In the last few years it has been
cumbersome since the school schedules have changed so much. The operating system for the
beacons changed from a 2g to a 4g system last spring. During this time City staff and the School District
staff have discussed the possibility of transferring the ownership of all the beacons to the School
District so they can have full control of the beacons and can change the beacon timing during their
flexible hours. The School District has agreed to accept the ownership after the beacons are back in
operation. The School District owns and operates the flashing beacons in the Larson Housing area.
There are no requirements for cities to own or operate school zone flashing beacons.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
The City will be relieved from the expense to repair, maintain, and operate the flashing beacons.
Options
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• Adopt the resolution
• Do not adopt the resolution
Staff Recommendation
Results
The School District will own, repair, maintain
and operate the school zone flashing
beacons.
The City will retain ownership of the beacons
Staff recommends that the resolution be adopted.
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Resolution
RESOLU TION NO. 3657
A RESOLUTION DECARING CITY OWNED PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING ITS SALE TO THE MOSES LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 161
RECITALS:
1. The City of Moses Lake, Washington owns school zone flashing beacons at the following
locations:
Burress Avenue@ Texas Street 611 Burress Avenue
Burress Avenue 100' north of Neppel 549 Burress Avenue
Burress Avenue 100' south of Spruce 550 Burress Avenue
Burress Avenue 50' south of Main 416 Burress Avenue
Central Drive 100' north of Pine Drive 339 Central Drive
Central Drive 225' north of Reisner Road 522 Central Drive
Clover Drive 55' north of Dahlia Drive Across from 840 S. Clover Drive
Clover Drive 250' north of Fairbanks Drive 640 S. Clover Drive
Division Street 350' north of Nelson Road 1224 S. Division Street
Division 350' south of Nelson Road 1325 S. Division Street
Fairbanks Drive 180' east of S. Clover Drive 71 O Fairbanks Drive
Lakeshore Drive 280' north of Hermit Road. 3910 Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore Drive 360' north of Pommer Street 4211 Lakeshore Drive
Lark Avenue 40' east of Grand Drive 1003 Lark Avenue
Lark Avenue 100' west of Dahlia Drive 1113 Lark Avenue
Nelson Road @ Jefferson Avenue Between 303 & 405 Nelson Rd
Nelson Road 125' west of. Pioneer Way 720 E. Nelson Road
Nelson Road 175' east of Alderwood Drive 937 E. Nelson Road
Nelson Road 50' west of Clover Drive Across from 1111 E. Nelson Rd.
Peninsula Drive 380' north of Pommer Street 4113 Peninsula Drive
Peninsula Drive 3750 Peninsula Drive
Peninsula Drive @ Russell Avenue 2601 Peninsula Drive
Peninsula Drive @ Linea Lane 2212 Peninsula Drive
Pioneer Way 100' north of Colonial Avenue 1549 S. Pioneer Way
Pioneer Way 300' north of Nelson Road 1230 S. Pioneer Way
Pioneer Way @ Hunter Place 1413 Pioneer Way
Texas Street 243' south of Burress Avenue 2316 Texas Street
Texas Street 480' north of Russell Avenue 2415 Texas Street
Third Avenue 250' west of Elm Street 699 W. Third Ave.
Third Avenue 250' east of Dogwood Street 408 W. Third Ave.
Valley Road. 250' west of Paxson Drive. No address
Valley Road. 270' east of Paxson Drive No address
2. The City of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake School District 161 agree that the School
District should own, maintain and operate the flashing beacons since the flashing beacon
timing is controlled by the School District's schedule.
3. Neither state law or the Manual of Traffic Control Devises require the City to own or operate
school zone flashing beacons.
4. The City would have a long term monetary benefit since the City would not have the
expense of repairing, maintaining, and operating, the flashing beacons.
RESOLVED:·
1. The City Council of Moses Lake declares that it is in the best interest of the City to surplus
the school zone flashing beacons and sell them to the Moses Lake School District 161 .
Todd Voth, Mayor
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CITY OF
MOSES
LAKE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE
STAFF REPORT
John Williams, City Manager
Gilbert Alvarado, Comm. Dev. Dir/Deputy City Manager
December 27, 2016
Motion
2017 Lodging Tax Funding -Requests/Recommendations
legislative History:
December 27, 2016
Motion
The Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) met on December 6, 2016 to consider
the 2017 applications for funding support to eligible groups and organizations that have positive
impacts on tourism in the greater Moses Lake area. The funding source is the hotel/motel tax that
the City of Moses Lake receives from the State of Washington.
The LT AC Committee considered all applications in accordance with the L TAC General Guidelines
document with specific attention to the Project Evaluation Criteria portion of the Guidelines. The
LT AC recommended that the City Council fund in 2017 the following requests:
1. Columbia Basin Allied Arts: $10,000
2. Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce -Lake of Lights Festival : $30,000
3. Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce -Visitor Information Center Operation: $40,000
4. Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce -Advertising Campaign: $60,000
5. City of Moses Lake -Larson Playfield Lighting Project: $250,000
The LTAC also recommended an additional $40,000 be approved for the Moses Lake Chamber of
Commerce -Advertising Campaign.
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Background
The Lodging Tax is an existing excise (sales) tax authorized by State law in RON 67.28, Public
Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities. The City of Moses Lake has imposed an excise
tax on charges for lodging by hotels, motels, and similar business enterprises, pursuant to Chapter
82.08 RCW. In Moses Lake, the total tax on lodging is 4% (this includes the original 2% from sales
tax and the additional 2% special excise tax.
Fiscal and Policy Implications
City of Moses Lake Policy Statement for Use of the Lodging Tax:
City of Moses Lake's Lodging Tax Fund will be the source of city funding for tourism promotion.
The city does not make any multi-year commitments with lodging tax funds. However, service
providers are not limited or prohibited from making repeat annual requests of the same nature.
The city intends to maintain a reserve in the fund, and will assess on an annual basis how much
of the fund to appropriate in a given year.
The revenues received from the city's hotel/motel tax may be used for the following purposes only:
1. Tourism promotion and marketing and the marketing and operations of special events and
festivals
2. Operation of a tourism promotion agency
3. Capital and/or operating costs for city-owned tourism facilities or qualified non-profit
organizations
4. Paying all or any part of the cost of tourism promotion
5. Acquiring tourism related facilities
6. Operating tourism related facilities
7. Funding of a multi-jurisdictional tourism related facility
Options
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• Review and approve the LTAC funding The applicants move forward with budgeting
recommendations the funding of their requests
• Review and revise the LTAC funding The City Council must advise the LTAC of their
recommendations revisions to the LTAC funding
recommendations
• NoAction
The hotel/motel tax funds remain in place and
continue to accrue
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the LTAC 2017 funding recommendations as
presented ..
Attachments
LTAC Meeting Minutes
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MOSES LAKE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 6, 2016
The regular meeting of the Moses Lake Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was called to order at 1 :30 p.m. by
Chairman Ecret in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam, Moses Lake, Washington.
Executive Secretary Sophia Guerrero called the roll. The following were:
Present:
Absent:
Chairman Bill Ecret, and members Brenda Teals, Tim Molitor, Daniel Ramarui, and Debbie
Doran-Martinez
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director
MINUTES: The minutes of the October 31 meeting were presented.
Action Taken: Ms. Doran-Martinez moved that the minutes be approved, seconded by Mr. Molitor, and passed
unanimously.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Gilbert Alvarado, Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager, stated that there is approximately
$223,000 which the Committee can allocate to various projects. He recommended that the deadline for
applications to be received be changed to October 1 in order to meet city budgetary requirements.
Mr. Alvarado recommended that in 2018 the LT AC have a retreat in June to audit what has been funded and
prepare for the next round of applications.
LODGING TAX FUNDS UPDATE
Mr. Alvarado provided information on the Council's role in awarding lodging tax funds and the prior use of the
funds.
There was some discussion about the advantages of establishing a reserve fund.
COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS
Columbia Basin Allied Arts requested $10,000. The Columbia Basin Allied Arts is a non-profit organization
that provides cultural and art events including 4 premier shows and 3 Green Turtle shows at the Wallenstien
theater.
There was discussion by the Committee on the request.
MOSES LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -LAKE OF LIGHTS FESTIVAL
The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce requested $30,000 for an annual festival beginning the first Saturday
of July to celebrate Independence Holiday with a fireworks display, food truck rodeo, concerts in the park and
possibly an air show at the Grant County International Airport.
There was discussion by the Committee on the request.
MOSES LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER OPERATION
The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce requested $40,000 to support the operation of a tourism related
facility owned or operated by non-profit organizations. The visitor information provides information to those
interested in the community in a variety of ways.
There was discussion by the Committee on the request.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2 October 25, 2016
MOSES LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
The Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce requested $60,000 to support an advertising campaign to attract
tourists to the community.
CITY OF MOSES LAKE -LARSON PLAYFIELD BALLFIELD LIGHTING
The City of Moses lake requested $250,000 to provide outdoor ballfield lighting for the Larson Ballfield
complex. The lack of evening play on the ballfields due to no lighting has had a negative impact on the
community.
There was discussion by the Committee on the request.
Action Taken: Mrs. Teals moved that all five proposals be approved with the stipulation that if the City does
not receive the grant for the Larson Playfield Ballfield lighting, that the City provide the needed funds for that
project, seconded by Ms. Doran-Martinez.
There was additional discussion on allocating more funds to some of the projects than requested since the
there is $473,000 available and the applications submitted total $390,000.
Action Taken: Mr. Molitor moved thatthe motion be amended to add an additional $40,000 to the request from
the Chamber of Commerce for the advertising campaign, and $12,500 be put in a reserve fund, and $25,000
be used for debt relief by the City, seconded by Ms. Doran-Martinez, and passed unanimously.
' The amended motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting was adjourned at 2:52 p.m.
ATTEST Bill Ecret, Chairman
W. Robert Taylor, Finance Director