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Council Committee Meetings
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds
May 08, 2007
6:00 p.m.
The City Council Committee meetings are work sessions for the City Council and staff only.
The meetings are open to the public but are not public hearings.
1.Joint Meeting of the Community Services/Development Services Committee and Public Safety
Committee
A.AM-970
(10 Min)
2006 International Building, Fire and Supplemental Code Adoption.
2.Public Safety Committee
A.AM-953
(15 Min)
Parking Infraction Penalties.
3.Finance Committee
A.AM-972
(10 Min)
220th Street Project Review.
B.AM-971
(10 Min)
City Attorney Cost Comparison.
C.AM-974
(5 Min)
2007 First Quarter Budget Report.
D.AM-973
(15 Min)
Broadband Business Plan Consultant.
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AM-970 1.A.
2006 International Building, Fire and Supplemental Code Adoption
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Jeannine Graf, Development Services
Submitted For:Duane Bowman Time:10 Minutes
Department:Development Services Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety , Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
2006 International Building, Fire and Supplemental Code Adoption.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Forward to Council for adoption.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
The State Building Code Council has approved State wide adoption of the Building, Fire and
Supplemental construction Codes (effective July 1, 2007). The City needs to formalize the State
adoption of the following:
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 Uniform Plumbing Code
2006 State Energy Code
2006 State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code
There are no substantive changes to the codes but wording clarifications, grammatical changes, and
cross-refererencing changes have been made and are indicated in red on the attached draft ECDC
Title 19.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 2007 ECDC Title 19
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Development Services Duane Bowman 05/03/2007 02:38 PM APRV
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2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 02:46 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/03/2007 04:07 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 04:41 PM APRV
Form Started By: Jeannine Graf Started On: 05/01/2007 08:27
AM
Final Approval Date: 05/03/2007
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Title 19
BUILDING CODES
Chapters:
19.00 Building Code........................................................................................2-13
19.05 Residential Building Code.....................................................................14-18
19.10 Building Permits – Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas......19-35
19.15 Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code....................................................36-37
19.20 Plumbing Code.......................................................................................38-39
19.25 Fire Code................................................................................................40-47
19.30 Energy Code...........................................................................................48
19.35 Ventilation Code....................................................................................49
19.40 Dangerous Buildings Code....................................................................50
19.45 Housing Code.........................................................................................51
19.50 Historic Building Code..........................................................................52-53
19.55 Electrical Code.......................................................................................54
19.60 Moving Buildings..................................................................................55-56
19.65 Marinas ..................................................................................................57-58
19.70 Fees........................................................................................................59-60
19.75 Street Names and Address Numbering..................................................61-62
19.80 Board of Appeals...................................................................................63-68
19.85 Penalties.................................................................................................69
19.90 Limitation of Benefited and Protected Classes......................................70
19.95 Conversion Condominiums ...................................................................71-73
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Chapter 19.00
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.00.000 International Building Code adopted.
19.00.005 Section amendments.
19.00.010 Work exempt from permit.
19.00.015 Fully complete application.
19.00.020 Concurrent review.
19.00.025 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
19.00.030 Demolition permits.
19.00.000 International Building Code adopted.
A. Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.027, 19.27.074, and RCW 70.92 the 2006
Edition of the International Building Code (IBC) as published by the International Code Council
(ICC), including the state amendments set forth in RCW 34.05 and Chapter 51-50 WAC, including
the following appendices: E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), G (Flood-Resistant
Construction), H (Signs), and J (Grading) is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the
building code of the city of Edmonds. The provisions of this code shall regulate the erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, equipment, use, area and maintenance of buildings and
structures in the city; and provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.
B. Referenced Codes. Where the following codes are referenced within any of the codes
adopted and amended in ECDC Title 19, they shall be substituted as follows:
1. “International Building Code” shall mean the building code as adopted and amended
in ECDC Title 19.
2. “International Residential Code” shall mean the residential building code as adopted
and amended in ECDC Title 19.
3. “International Mechanical Code” shall mean the mechanical code as adopted and
amended in ECDC Title 19.
4. “International Fuel Gas Code” shall mean the fuel gas code as adopted in
Chapter 19.27 RCW and in accordance with the mechanical code as adopted and amended in
ECDC Title 19.
5. “International Fire Code” shall mean the fire code as adopted and amended in
ECDC Title 19.
6. “Uniform Plumbing Code” shall mean the plumbing code as adopted and amended
in ECDC Title 19.
7. “Washington State Energy Code” shall mean the energy code as adopted and
amended in ECDC Title 19.
8. The “National Electrical Code” shall mean the electrical code as adopted and
amended in ECDC Title 19.
9. “Uniform Housing Code” shall mean the housing code as adopted and amended in
ECDC Title 19.
10. “Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings” shall mean the
dangerous buildings code as adopted and amended in ECDC Title 19.
11. “State Historic Building Code” shall mean the historic building code as adopted and
amended in ECDC Title 19.
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12. “Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code” shall mean the
ventilation code as adopted and amended by ECDC Title 19.
13. International Existing Building Code: Not adopted. All references shall be
disregarded.
14 International Property Maintenance Code: Not adopted. All references shall be
disregarded.
15. International Electrical Code: Not adopted. All references shall be disregarded.
These codes shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.00.005 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IBC have been added, amended, deleted or replaced as follows:
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section 104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary
notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. The building official is also authorized
to use Chapter 20.110 ECDC for code compliance in addition to the remedies provided for in
this code.
2. Section 105.1.1 Annual permit. Deleted.
3. Section 105.1.2 Annual permit records. Deleted.
4. Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Replaced by ECDC 19.00.010.
5. Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of permit application.
a. Applications, for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the
date of application, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review
may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.
b. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for
a period not exceeding 180 days prior to such expiration date.
c. No application shall be extended more than once for a total application
life of 360 days. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall submit a
new application, revised plans based on any applicable code or ordinance change, and pay new
plan review fees.
6. Section 105.5 Permit expiration and extension.
a. Every permit issued under ECDC Title 19 shall expire by limitation 360
days after issuance, except as provided in ECDC 19.00.005(A)(6)(b) and ECDC
19.10.010A4(a).
b. The following permits shall expire by limitation, 180 days after issuance
and may not be extended:
i. Demolition permits required by ECDC 19.00.030.
ii. Permits for Moving Buildings required by Chapter 19.60 ECDC.
iii. Mechanical permits.
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iv. Tank removal, tank fill, or tank placement permits.
v. Grading, excavation and fill permits.
vi. Water service line permits.
vii. Plumbing permits.
viii. Gas piping permits.
ix. Deck and dock permits.
x. Fence permits.
xi. Re-roof permits.
xii. Rockery and retaining wall permits.
xiii. Swimming pool, hot tub and spa permits.
xiv. Sign permits.
xv. Shoring permits.
xvi. Foundation permits.
c. Prior to expiration of an active permit the applicant may request in
writing an extension for an additional year. If the plans and specifications for the permit
extension application are the same as the plans and specifications submitted for the original
permit application and provided there has been at least one (1) required progress inspection
conducted by the city building inspector prior to the extension, the permit shall be extended.
Permit fees shall be charged at a rate of one half the original building permit fee to extend the
permit.
d. If the applicant cannot complete work issued under an extended permit
within a total period of two (2) years, the applicant may request in writing, prior to the second
year expiration, an extension for a third and final year. Provided there has been at least one (1)
required progress inspection conducted by the city building inspector prior to the extension, the
permit shall be extended for a third and final year. In lieu of permit fees for the third year
extension, inspection fees shall be charged for the remaining work based on the number of
required inspections remaining for the project for all city departments.
e. The maximum amount of time any building permit may be extended
shall be a total of three (3) years. At the end of any three (3) year period starting from the
original date of permit issuance, the permit shall become null and void and a new building
permit shall be required, with full permit fees, in order for the applicant to complete work. The
voiding of the prior permit shall negate all previous vesting of zoning or building codes.
Whenever an appeal is filed and a necessary development approval is stayed in accordance with
ECDC 20.105.020(B), the time limit periods imposed under this section shall also be stayed
until final decision.
f. The building official may reject requests for permit extension where he
determines that modifications or amendments to the applicable zoning and building codes have
occurred since the original issuance of the permit and/or modifications or amendments would
significantly promote public health and safety if applied to the project through the issuance of a
new permit.
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7. Section 105.5.1 Recommence work on an expired permit.
a. In order to recommence work on an expired permit, a new permit
application with full permit fees shall be submitted to the building official.
b. New permit applications shall be reviewed under current zoning and
building codes in effect at the time of complete application submittal. If a new permit is sought
to recommence work on an expired permit, the new permit shall be vested under the codes in
effect when an application for a new permit is submitted which fully complies with ECDC
19.00.015. When additional plan review is required, plan review fees shall be charged.
8. Section 106.3.3 Phased approval for multi-family and commercial development.
a. The building official may issue partial permits for phased construction as
part of a development before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or
structure have been approved provided architectural design board approval has been granted.
b. Phased approval means permits for grading, shoring, and foundation may
be issued separately, provided concurrent approval is granted by the planning manager, city
engineer and fire marshal, when applicable. No phased approval permit shall be issued unless
approved civil plans detailing the construction of all site improvements including, but not
limited to; curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paved streets, water lines, sewer lines, and storm drainage
have been signed as approved by the city engineer.
c. With such phased approval, a performance bond shall be posted with the
city pursuant to Chapter 17.10 ECDC, to cover the estimated cost of construction to city
standards for the improvements.
9. Section 107 Temporary structures and uses. Deleted.
10. Section 108 Fees. Replaced by Chapter 19.70 ECDC.
11. Section 112 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
B. Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas.
1. Section 501.2 Premises identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be
installed by the property owner for new buildings in such a position as to be clearly visible and
legible from the street or roadway fronting the property. Letters or numbers shall be a
minimum six (6) inches in height and stroke a minimum of .75 inch of a contrasting color to the
building base color.
C. Chapter 31 Special Construction.
1. Section 3103 Temporary structures. Deleted.
2. Section 3108.1.1 Radio, television and cellular communication related
equipment and devices.
a. A permit is required for the installation or relocation of commercial
radio, television or cellular tower support structures including monopoles, guyed or lattice
towers, whip antennas, panel antennas, parabolic antennas and related accessory equipment,
and accessory equipment shelters (regardless of size) including roof mounted equipment
shelters.
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3. Section 3109.1 Applicability and maintenance. Swimming pools, hot tubs and
spas of all occupancies shall comply with the requirements of this section and other applicable
sections of this code.
a. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain the swimming pool, hot
tub or spa in a clean and sanitary condition and all equipment maintained in a satisfactory
operating condition when the swimming pool, hot tub or spa is in use. A swimming pool, hot
tub or spa that is neglected, not secured from public entry and/or not maintained shall be
determined to be a hazard to health and safety and shall be properly mitigated to the satisfaction
of the building official.
4. Section 3109.1.1 Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to install,
remove, alter, fill with material other than water, repair or replace any swimming pool, hot tub
or spa in a building or on premises without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the
building official. Reference ECDC 19.00.010(K) for permit exemptions.
5. Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Deleted.
6. Section 3109.4 Residential swimming pools. Deleted.
7. Section 3109.6 Fences and gates.
a. The swimming pool area shall be completely surrounded by a substantial
fence at least six (6) feet in height. No openings shall be greater than two (2) inches, and a self-
closing, self-latching gate shall be provided, with an inside lock inaccessible to children aged
five (5) years or younger.
b. The gate shall be securely locked when the swimming pool is unattended.
c. Any swimming pool not presently fenced as required by this section shall
be fenced within sixty (60) days of this code adoption.
8. Section 3109.7 Location and setbacks. Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas shall
meet requirements of the zoning code of the city of Edmonds.
a. Minimum setbacks are measured from property lines to the inside face of
the pool, hot tub or spa as required by the zoning code for accessory structures.
b. All other accessory buildings and equipment shall meet the normally
required setbacks for accessory structures in the zone in which they are located.
9. Section 3109.8 Equipment foundations and enclosures.
a. All mechanical equipment supported from the ground shall rest on level
concrete or other approved base extending not less than three (3) inches above the adjoining
ground level.
b. All heating and electrical equipment, unless approved for outdoor
installation, shall be adequately protected against the weather or installed within a building.
10. Section 3109.9 Accessibility and clearances. Equipment shall be so installed as
to provide accessibility for cleaning, operating, maintenance, and servicing.
11. Section 3109.10 Tests and cross connection devices.
a. All swimming pool, hot tub and spa piping shall be inspected and
approved before being covered or concealed.
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b. Washington State Department of Health approved cross connection
devices are required to be provided when used to fill any swimming pool, hot tub or spa.
12. Section 3109.11 Wastewater disposal. A means of disposal of the total contents
of the swimming pool, hot tub or spa (including partial or periodic emptying) shall be reviewed
and approved by the public works director.
a. No direct connection shall be made between any swimming pool, hot tub
or spa to any storm drain, city sewer main, drainage system, seepage pit, underground leaching
pit, or sub-soil drain.
b. A sanitary tee (outside cleanout installed on the main building side sewer
line) shall be provided for draining of treated water into the city sanitary sewer system.
13. Section 3109.12 Inspection requirements. The appropriate city inspector shall be
notified for the following applicable inspections:
a. Footing, wall, pre-form, pre-gunite, erosion control, underground
plumbing, sanitary extension and cleanout, mechanical pool equipment, gas piping, mechanical
enclosure location, cross connection and final inspection.
b. An initial cross connection control installation inspection is required by
the city cross connection control specialist prior to final installation approval.
c. All backflow assemblies shall be tested by state certified backflow
assembly testers upon initial installation and then annually thereafter. Copies of all test reports
shall be submitted to the city water division for review and approval.
D. Appendix E Accessibility Requirements.
1. Section E107 Signage. Deleted.
2. Section E108 Bus stops. Deleted.
3. Section E110 Airports. Deleted.
4. Section E111 Referenced Standards. Deleted.
E. Appendix H Signs.
1. Section H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. Replaced by ECDC 19.00.010(Q).
2. Section H101.2.1 Prohibited signs.
a. It is unlawful for any person to advertise or display any visually
communicated message, by letter or pictorially, of any kind on any seating bench, or in direct
connection with any bench.
b. All signs not expressly permitted by Chapter 20.60 ECDC.
c. Signs which the city engineer determines to be a hazard to vehicle or
pedestrian traffic because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or pose a hazard to
a pedestrian walkway or because they obscure visibility needed for safe traffic passage. Such
signs shall be immediately removed at the request of the city engineer.
d. All signs which are located within a public right-of-way and that have
been improperly posted or displayed are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be
subject to immediate removal and confiscation per ECDC 20.60.090.
3. Section H104 Identification. Deleted.
4. Section H106.1.1 Internally illuminated signs. Deleted.
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5. Section H107 Combustible materials. Deleted.
6. Section H108 Animated devices. Deleted.
7. Section H109.1 Height restrictions. Deleted.
8. Section H110 Roof signs. Deleted.
F. Appendix J Grading.
1. Section J103.2 Exemptions. Replaced by 19.00.010(M). [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.00.010 Work exempt from permit.
IBC Section 105.2 is replaced with the following:
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with bulk
zoning code standards per ECDC Title 16 and storm water management provisions per Chapter
18.30 ECDC. Permits shall not be required for the following unless subject to the provisions
of ECDC Title 23 or limited or prohibited by the provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC. or
Chapter 20.15B. ECDC:
A. One (1) story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses; provided the floor area (measured to the exterior wall or post) does not exceed
120 square feet, with a maximum eave of thirty (30) inches.
B. Fences not over six (6) feet high; provided a permit is not required by Chapter 17.30
ECDC.
C. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches high.
D. Retaining walls four feet (4) in height or less measured vertically from the finished
grade at the exposed toe of the retaining wall to the highest point in the wall, unless:
1. Supporting a surcharge; or
2. Impounding Class I, II, III-A liquids; or
3. Located in a critical area, in which case a permit shall be required.
3. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 23.50 ECDC or Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
E. Rockeries. less than eight (8) feet in height measured vertically from the finished grade
at the toe of the rockery to the highest point of the uppermost rock, provided the rockery is
designed for erosion protection purposes only and is placed against an existing cut slope, unless
located in a critical area.
F. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 500 gallons
and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two (2) to one (1).
G. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not
over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route, provided a
permit is not required by Chapter 18.60 ECDC.
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H. Uncovered platforms, decks, patios, walks, ramps not more than thirty (30) inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below, and which are not part of an
accessible route.
H. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
I. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
J. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including
service systems.
K. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to an occupancy in which the pool walls are
entirely above the adjacent grade and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. Hot tubs and
spas less than 5,000 gallons, completely supported by the ground.
L. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to an occupancy.
M. Grading in an isolated, self contained, non-critical area, provided; there is no
danger to the public, and such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties, and
less than fifty (50) cubic yards are (placed, removed or moved within any 365 day period)
unless subject to the provisions of Chapter 23.50 ECDC or Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
N. Repair of appliances which do not alter original approval, certification, listing or code.
O. Replacement or adding new insulation with no drywall removal or placement.
P. Replacement or repair of existing gutters or downspouts.
Q. The following types of signs are exempt from permit requirements except that
dimensional size and placement standards shall comply with Chapter 20.60 ECDC:
1. Replacing the panel on a previously permitted existing wall cabinet or pole sign,
2. Repainting an existing previously permitted wood sign
3. Painted or vinyl lettering on storefront windows
4. Governmental signs, campaign signs, official public notices, and signs required
by provision of local, state, or federal law,
5. Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property and other temporary
signs as described in ECDC 20.60.080,
6. Signs erected by the transportation authorities, and temporary seasonal and
holiday displays.
R. Television antennas less than thirty-nine (39) inches in diameter.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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19.00.015 Fully complete application.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, an applicant’s rights shall vest
when a fully complete building permit application is filed. A fully complete building permit
application is an application executed by the owners of the property for which the application is
submitted or the duly authorized agent(s) for such owners, containing each and every document
required under the terms of these ordinances and the IBC and is substantially complete in all
respects. It is anticipated that minor changes or revisions may be required and are frequently made
in the course of any building application review process, and such minor revisions or changes shall
not keep an application from being deemed complete if a good faith attempt has been made to
submit a substantially complete application containing all required components. Where required,
the application and supporting documents shall be stamped and/or certified by the appropriate
engineering, surveying or other professional consultants. A fully complete building permit
application shall be accompanied by all fees, including but not limited to building permit fees and
plan review fees required under the provisions of this chapter and code. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.00.020 Concurrent review.
An applicant may submit an application for building permit approval and request plan review
services concurrently with, or at any time following, the submittal of a complete application for any
necessary or required discretionary permit approval or discretionary hearing; provided, that any
building permit application submitted concurrently with an application for discretionary permit or
approvals shall not be considered complete unless the applicant submits a signed statement, on a
form approved by the director, which acknowledges that the building permit application is subject
to any conditions or requirements imposed pursuant to the review and approval of any necessary or
required discretionary permit or approvals. The applicant shall solely bear the risk of building
permit submittal with discretionary permit approval. If after discretionary approval, the building
permit plans are modified or amended to comply with conditions or restrictions required by any
discretionary permit or approval, the applicant shall be solely responsible for any and all costs
which result therefrom, including but not limited to additional full plan review fees; provided
further, that any applicant-initiated changes made after the original plan review is complete shall
also require payment of full plan review fees. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.00.025 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
In addition to the vesting rights created by RCW 19.27.095 and ECDC 19.00.015, an applicant for
development as defined in ECDC 20.10.010 and subject to architectural design board (ADB)
review may, at the applicant’s option, file a fully complete augmented architectural design review
application (hereinafter “augmented ADB application”) and vest rights including applicable permit,
development and impact fees under the provisions of the ECDC and the state building code as
adopted and amended by the city of Edmonds, ECDC Title 19 as then in effect, to, but only to, the
extent that the application provides full and detailed information necessary to confirm the particular
regulation to be vested. The burden is on the applicant to provide such detail.
A. A fully complete, augmented application for architectural design review shall consist of a
complete application for architectural design review, executed by each and every property owner of
record of the development site or their duly authorized agent(s), accompanied by the following:
1. All fees required by ordinance, including impact mitigation fees, to be deposited at
the time such State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements become final.
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2. A site plan showing the current zoning of the development site, the footprint of all
proposed structures, the total square footage and use of each floor, all setbacks required by either
the zoning code or state building codes, proposed parking configurations, and exits.
3. Elevation drawings showing the original grade of the site, any proposed alterations
to grade, the proposed height of the structure and the number of stories.
4. A letter executed by all owners of record or their duly authorized agent(s) detailing
the proposed use in sufficient detail to determine whether the proposed use complies with the
zoning code then in effect and with the building code then in effect to determine type of
construction and occupancy classifications of the IBC and IFC as those codes then in effect.
5. A building permit application, as described in IBC Section 105.3 as the same exists
or is hereafter amended, and all building permit and plan review fees as established and set forth in
Chapter 19.70 ECDC; provided, that the plans required by IBC Section 106, as the same exists or is
hereafter amended, and other engineering documents, plans or drawings required by ECDC Title 18
may be submitted within 90 days of final ADB approval, or final approval on appeal.
B. Upon filing of the augmented ADB application, the applicant shall be deemed fully vested
as if a fully complete building permit application had been filed; provided:
1. The burden shall be upon the applicant to supply all material required by the
provisions of this section and as necessary to meet the requirements of Chapter 20.10 ECDC. The
applicant may supplement the original application in the event an application is deemed incomplete
by the development services director or designee. Vesting shall occur only when the application is
deemed complete by the development services director. Failure to supplement an incomplete
application within 90 days of final ADB approval shall result in forfeiture of all fees paid and no
vesting right shall attach.
2. The application shall expire along with all rights vested 180 days following the date
of application if final architectural design approval is not received.
a. The development services director or designee may issue an extension for an
additional period, not exceeding 180 days, upon written request by the applicant(s) or their
agent(s). Such request for extension shall be filed prior to the expiration of the original application
time period. An extension shall be granted if the architectural design board has not yet considered
the application or an appeal thereof is pending.
b. The time period shall run concurrently with the periods established by ECDC
19.00.005 as the same exists or is hereafter amended. No application shall be extended more than
once. In order to renew an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit all required
information and pay a new plan review fee.
3. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of state law and regulation and this
code regarding SEPA review. Review periods or delays occasioned by SEPA shall stay the time
periods set by this chapter.
4. Following final ADB approval, the applicant shall file the plans and information
required by IBC Section 106. It is anticipated that minor adjustments and changes may and are
usually required to the plans submitted as a result of the plan review and administrative process;
provided, that the following changes shall not be considered “minor” and shall forfeit vesting
rights, and shall require the filing of a new application:
a. Any substantial change not required by the terms of ADB approval.
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b. Any increase in height or total square footage or any change which would
change the occupancy classification for the purposes of the state building code.
5. Any decision of the city staff regarding the application stated in this section and its
interpretation shall be appealable only to the superior court of Snohomish County by Land Use
Petition Act and is not subject to the provisions of Chapter 20.105 ECDC.
C. The rights vested by ECDC 19.00.015 and this section refer only to zoning and building
code rights protected by RCW 19.27.095.
D. These sections shall not be interpreted to create vesting rights not protected by RCW
19.27.095 and shall not be interpreted as a further limitation on the administrative obligations and
legislative powers of the city. By way of illustration and not limitation, this chapter does not limit:
1. The city council’s authority to create local improvement districts.
2. The city council’s authority to legislate life safety requirements that are not required
to recognize existing vested rights.
3. Environmental and shorelines review and mitigation procedures.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.00.030 Demolition permits.
Before the partial or complete demolition of any building or structure (interior or exterior), a
demolition permit shall be obtained from the building official. The permit fee is hereby established
as set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC. The applicant shall also post with the city, prior to permit
issuance, a performance bond, or frozen fund, conforming to Chapter 17.10 ECDC herein, in an
amount to be determined by the building official to satisfy all city requirements no later than 180
days after the issuance of the permit. The demolition performance bond or frozen fund shall not be
released until the building official determines the following requirements have been completed:
A. Plug or Cap Abandoned Sanitary Sewers. Septic tanks are to be pumped, collapsed and
removed and/or filled with earth, sand, concrete, CDF or hard slurry.
B. Knock Down of Concrete Foundation Walls, Porches, Chimneys and Similar Structures.
Concrete, bricks, cobbles and boulders shall be broken to less than 12-inch diameter. Debris left on
site shall conform to IBC Section 1803.2 for clean fill.
C. Construction debris, vegetation, and garbage attributable to the demolition from adjacent
streets, alleys and on-site shall be removed from the site and from unopened street right of
way within 30 days of written notice. No debris of any kind may be placed on street right of
way (including alleys) without a right-of-way permit.
D. Repair of any damage to, and restoration of, any public property to substantially original
conditions, i.e., alley, street, sidewalk, landscaping, water meter, utilities, rockeries, retaining
walls, etc.
E. Grading of Site Back to Original Topography Grades. Basements shall be filled and
compacted to 90 percent to be verified by special inspector. Structural fill is defined as any fill
placed below structures, including slabs, where the fill soils need to support loads without
unacceptable deflections or shearing. Structural fill should be clean and free draining and should
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be placed above unyielding native site soils and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent modified
proctor, per ASTM D1557.
F. Temporary erosion and sedimentation control shall be is installed and maintained per
Chapter 18.30 ECDC.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.05
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.05.000 International Residential Code adopted.
19.05.005 Section amendments.
19.05.010 Work exempt from permit.
19.05.015 Fully complete application.
19.05.020 Concurrent review.
19.05.025 Manufactured home installation standards.
19.05.000 International Residential Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.020 and 19.27.074, the 2006 Edition of the
International Residential Code (IRC) as published by the International Code Council (ICC),
including the state amendments set forth in RCW 34.05 and Chapter 51-51 WAC, including the
following appendices: A (Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping), B (Sizing of Venting Systems
Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed For
Use and Type B Vents), C (Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems),
and K (Sound Transmission Control) is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the
residential building code of the city of Edmonds. The provisions of this code shall regulate the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, equipment, use, area, and maintenance of residential
buildings and structures in the city, and provide for the issuance of permits and the collection of
permit fees. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.05.005 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IRC have been added, amended, deleted or replaced as follows:
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section R104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all
necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this code. The building official is also
authorized to use Chapter 20.110 ECDC for code compliance in addition to the remedies
provided for in this code.
2. Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Replaced by ECDC 19.05.010.
3. Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of permit application. Replaced by ECDC
19.00.005(A)(5).
4. Section R105.5 Permit expiration and extension. Every permit issued shall
expire by limitation 360 days after issuance except as provided in 19.00.005(A)(6)(b) and
19.10.010.A4(a).
5. Section R105.5.1 Recommence work on an expired permit. Replaced by ECDC
19.00.005(A)(7).
6. R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official
issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by a stamp
which states “APPROVED PLANS’. One set of approved construction documents shall
be retained by the building official. One set of approved construction documents shall be
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returned to the applicant and shall be made available on site to the building official or
duly authorized agent of the city.
7. Section R106.3.3 Phased approval. Replaced by ECDC 19.00.005(A)(8).
8. Section R107 Temporary structures and uses. Deleted.
9. Section R108 Fees. Replaced by Chapter 19.70 ECDC.
10. Section R109.1.5.1.2 Lath or gypsum board inspection. To be made after all
lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied
or before gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
11. Section R112 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
B. Chapter 2, Definitions.
1. Section R202 Accessory Structure. Deleted.
C. Chapter 3 Building Planning.
1. Table R301.2(1) Climatic and geographic design criteria.
a. Ground Snow load = 25PSF
b. Wind Speed(e)(mph) = 85
c. Seismic Design Category(g) = D2
d. Weathering(a) = moderate
e. Frost Line Depth(b) = 18”
f. Termite(c) = Yes
g. Decay(d) = slight to moderate
h. Winter Design Temp(f) = 27 degrees
i. Flood Hazards(h) NFIP date of adoption 3-26-74 Effective FIRM Maps
11-8-99
j. Ice Shield Underlayment required(i) = No
k. Air Freezing Index(j) = 0-1000
l. Mean Annual Temp(k) = 50 degrees
Refer to Table R301.2(1) for applicable footnotes.
2. Section R324 Automatic fire sprinkler system. An automatic fire sprinkler
system is required for buildings containing five (5) or more attached dwelling units. Refer to
ECDC 19.25.040.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.05.010 Work exempt from permit.
IRC Section R105.2 is replaced with the following:
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Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with bulk
zoning code standards per ECDC Title 16 and storm water management provisions per Chapter
18.30 ECDC. Permits shall not be required for the following unless limited or prohibited by the
provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC or Chapter 20.15B ECDC Title 23. In addition to the
permit exemptions of ECDC 19.00.010, the following single family dwelling exemptions shall
apply:
A. One (1) story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses; provided the floor area (measured to the exterior wall or post) does not exceed
120 square feet, with a maximum eave of thirty (30) inches and maximum height of fifteen (15)
feet.
B. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall and do not project more than fifty-four
(54) inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. ECDC Title 23
provisions do not apply.
C. Sport courts less than 2,000 square feet.
D. Dock repair of individual decking members. ECDC Title 23 provisions do not apply.
E. Replacement or repair of existing exterior siding. ECDC Title 23 provisions do not
apply.
F. Replacement or repair of existing window or doors with no change in size or framing.
ECDC Title 23 provisions do not apply.
G. Replacement or repair of individual decking, joists, stair treads, or intermediate rails.
ECDC Title 23 provisions do not apply.
H. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not
over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route, provided a
permit is not required by Chapter 18.60 ECDC.
I. Uncovered platforms, decks, patios, not more than thirty (30) inches above grade
and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.05.015 Fully complete application.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, an applicant’s rights shall vest
when a fully complete building permit application is filed pursuant to ECDC 19.00.015. [Ord. 3502
§ 2, 2004].
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19.05.020 Concurrent review.
An applicant may submit an application for building permit approval and request plan review
services concurrently with, or at any time following, the submittal of a complete application for any
necessary or required discretionary permit approval or discretionary hearing pursuant to ECDC
19.00.020. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.05.025 Manufactured home installation standards.
A. Existing Permit Regulations.
1. Except as hereafter amended, Chapter 296-150M WAC, as currently promulgated
together with any future amendments thereof, or future additions thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference and incorporated into the ECDC as if set forth herein in full. The building official is
authorized to issue building permits and collect permit fees for the installation of all manufactured
homes that meet the requirements of this chapter, to inspect the installation of manufactured homes,
and enforce all violations of this chapter.
2. All references to “installation permits” in Chapter 296-150M WAC, as herein
adopted by reference, shall refer to building permits issued for the installation of manufactured
homes.
3. Fees for the installation of a manufactured home shall be set forth in Chapter 19.70
ECDC. All other applicable development fees shall also be imposed as with any other single-
family residence.
4. Manufactured Mobile homes are permitted only within designated mobile home
parks.
B. Effective July 1, 2005, the following provisions shall apply:
5. Pursuant to added RCW 35.21.2, 35A.21.3, 36.01.4, and amended RCW 35.63.160
and 1998 c 239 s 1., homes built to 42 USC Section 5401 through 5403 standards (as amended in
2000) shall be regulated for the purposes of siting, in the same manner as site built homes, factory
built homes, or homes built to any other approved state construction.
2. The building official is authorized to issue building permits and collect permit fees
for the installation of all manufactured homes that meet the requirements of this chapter, inspect the
installation of manufactured homes, and enforce all violations of this chapter.
3. All references to “installation permits” in Chapter 296-150M WAC, as herein
adopted by reference, shall refer to building permits issued for the installation of manufactured
homes.
4. Fees for the installation of a manufactured home are set forth in Chapter 19.70
ECDC. All other applicable development fees shall also be imposed as with any other single-
family residence.
6. Manufactured homes to be placed within the city shall not be older than three
calendar years from the date of complete permit application submittal. The applicant is required to
provide the vehicle identification number (VIN) information.
6. Manufactured homes are required to be placed upon a permanent building code
compliant foundation pursuant to IRC Chapter 4 and/or IBC Chapter 18. The building official shall
determine all required inspections for a manufactured home.
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7. All spaces measured from the underside of the home to finished grade shall be
enclosed with a decorative skirting.
8. Manufactured homes shall be thermally equivalent to the current state energy code.
9. The minimum manufactured home size shall be at least two fully enclosed parallel
sections each not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long.
10. Coated metal, tin, or vinyl roofing material is not permitted.
11. Manufactured homes shall comply with all other development standards of this
code. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.10
BUILDING PERMITS - EARTH SUBSIDENCE AND
LANDSLIDE HAZARD AREAS
Sections:
19.10.000 Statement of purpose and application.
19.10.010 Section amendments.
19.10.020 Definitions.
19.10.030 Minimum required application submissions.
19.10.040 Site posting notice, disclosures, declarations, covenants and waivers.
19.10.050 Site bonds, contractor general public liability insurance.
19.10.060 Review to determine compliance with engineering practice and best available
science.
19.10.070 Issuance and denial of permits.
19.10.080 Site access, professional/special inspection monitoring during construction and
final geotechnical report.
19.10.000 Statement of purpose and application.
A. This chapter has been enacted in order to provide both substantive and procedural
provisions relating to the issuance of permits within designated earth subsidence and landslide
hazard areas of the city. It shall be the policy of the city that no permit shall be issued for any site
which is found to be unsuitable for improvement due to excessively steep slopes, unsatisfactory
foundation support, instability or unsuitable topography for the particular permit requested for
issuance. When development occurs on an unstable site, an unreasonable risk of danger may exist
to the public, to public improvements or to adjacent property owners. If such a site can be
stabilized through the construction of on-site improvements, that risk may be reduced.
B. The construction of professionally designed structures addressing the risks of earth
movement, and employing feasible attendant measures (including but not limited to: drainage
improvements, specially designed foundations, retaining walls, removal of overburden and other
improvements designed to minimize the risk of earth movement, prevent avoidable damage to
structures, safeguard adjacent properties, limit risk to inhabitants, and to stabilize the structure in
the event of movement) may mitigate and reduce the risk of earth movement on individual
properties. Nothing herein shall relieve an owner of any obligation imposed by the State Building
Code or City ordinance to take all reasonable and practical measures available to reduce or
eliminate the risk or hazard.
C. The IRC/IBC, as promulgated by the state of Washington and required to be adopted by the
city, does not specify a standard regarding lot stability. Since the city’s request for an interpretation
of the uniform building code by the state building code council to designate an acceptable level of
lot stability was denied, and because the city wishes to comply with state law requiring that the
issuance of building permits be a ministerial and not a discretionary act, the provisions of this
chapter have been adopted in order to provide reasonable certainty in the permit issuance process.
The purpose of these provisions is not to lessen the minimum requirements of the current adopted
building code, but rather to define its requirements for city implementation.
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D. These provisions have been adopted in order to establish a policy that permits shall not be
issued for any site where a substantial risk of earth subsidence and landslide hazard exist unless:
1. The risks can be defined with reasonable scientific certainty and found to be within
acceptable limits as determined in accordance with this chapter.
2. Any hazard associated with the site is scientifically ascertained and fully disclosed
through the permit process.
3. Notice of any risk is given to future purchasers through the land records of
Snohomish County.
4. Any risks associated with construction and habitation are assumed by the builder
and future owners of the site.
5. Adequate indemnification is provided by the builder, and the owner of, the site in
order that the general public not assume or bear any portion of the costs or liability associated with
the builder’s investigation, design and construction as well as the continuing maintenance of the
site by the property owner.
E. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this ordinance or the IRC/IBC, all applications
for permits received for any site, any portion of which lies within an earth subsidence and landslide
hazard area, shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter. In addition to all other
requirements of these sections, the restrictions and provisions of this chapter shall apply to all
building, grading, fill and excavation permits (herein “permits”). Minor permits such as plumbing,
mechanical, re-roof and interior alterations are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
F. All applications for 19.10 ECDC permits shall disclose within the geotechnical report
whether or not any part of the site lies within, or adjacent to an earth subsidence and landslide
hazard area or within a critical area as defined by the city’s environmentally critical areas title. The
building official may require preliminary investigation by a geotechnical engineer for any applicant
whose property lies within or lies adjacent to a known earth subsidence landslide hazard area, or
within a known hazard area, or areas with steep slopes or unusual topography or which has a
history of earth movement in order to assist the building official in determining whether these
provisions should be applied.
G. Nothing in this chapter should or shall be interpreted to guarantee issuance of a permit with
respect to any property unless the requirements of the IRC/IBC as amended and interpreted by this
chapter have been met.
19.10.010 Section amendments.
The provisions of this section amend the 2003 edition of the IRC/IBC and all subsequent revisions
adopted by RCW 19.27.031 as the state building code as previously amended by Chapter 19.05
ECDC. All prior substantive amendments have received the approval of the state building code
council. All provisions of the IRC/IBC which conflict with this chapter shall be deemed amended
hereby, and any ambiguity created, shall be resolved in favor of the specific provision or general
intent of said chapter. In addition to the amendments of the IRC/IBC by its alteration,
improvement and correction to incorporate the chapter, the following specific code provisions are
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amended and the substantive and procedural requirements of Chapter 19.10 ECDC are amended by
the correction and alteration of the following sections of the IRC/IBC:
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section R105.1.1 Permit Review Applicability. Any permit requested for a site
lying in whole or in part within an earth subsidence and landslide hazard area as defined by ECDC
19.10.020(F) shall be processed and acted upon in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.10
ECDC.
2. Section R105.2 Work exempt from a permit. ECDC 19.00.010 exemptions A, B, D,
E, F, G, J, K, M, and P and ECDC 19.05.010 exemptions, A, C, and D shall not apply in any area
designated as an earth subsidence and landslide hazard area as defined in ECDC 19.10.020(F).
3. Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of permit application.
a. Applications, for which no permit is issued within two (2) year following the
date of application, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.
b. The building official may not extend the time for action by the applicant on
an expired application. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall
submit a new application, revised plans based on current adopted codes and pay new plan review
fees as well as any outstanding peer review fees incurred to date.
4. Section R105.5 Permit expiration and extension.
a. Every permit issued under the provisions and development standards of
Chapter 19.10 ECDC shall expire by limitation two (2) years after issuance, except as provided in
ECDC 19.00.005(A)(6)(b).
b. Prior to expiration of an active permit the applicant may request in writing an
extension for a third and final year. If the plans and specifications for the permit extension
application are the same as the plans and specifications submitted for the original permit
application and provided there has been at least one (1) required progress inspection conducted by
the city building inspector prior to the extension, the permit shall be extended. Permit fees shall be
charged at a rate of one half the original building permit fee to extend the permit.
c. The maximum amount of time any building permit may be extended shall be
a total of three (3) years. At the end of any three (3) year period starting from the original date of
permit issuance, the permit shall become null and void and a new building permit shall be required,
with full fees, in order for the applicant to complete work. The issuance of a new permit shall
negate all previous vesting of zoning or building codes. Whenever an appeal is filed and a
necessary development approval is stayed in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act, the time
limit periods imposed under this section shall also be stayed until final decision.
d. The building official shall reject requests for permit extensions if
modifications or amendments to the applicable zoning and building codes have occurred since the
original issuance of the permit, and modifications or amendments would significantly promote
public health and safety if applied to the project through the issuance of a new permit.
5. Section R105.5.1 Recommence work on an expired permit.
a. In order to recommence work on an expired permit, a new permit application
with full fees shall be submitted to the building official.
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b. New permit applications shall be reviewed under current zoning and building
codes in effect at the time of complete application submittal. If a new permit is sought to
recommence work on an expired permit, the new permit shall be vested under the codes in effect at
the time of complete application for the new permit, not the expired permit. When additional plan
review is required, plan review fees shall be charged. When applicable peer review and peer
review fees shall be assessed.
6. Section R106.3.3.1 Phased approval.
a. The building official may require sequencing of construction phases or
activities such as the installation of shoring or temporary erosion control remedies and/or drainage
systems, well in advance of grading or foundation construction on a time frame consistent with
geotechnical recommendations and peer review. As part of the sequencing process, the building
official may impose permit conditions that address site work sequencing to include but not limited
to: limiting all excavation, drainage systems and foundation installation to the dryer season
between May 1st and September 30th.
b. When permit conditions such as groundwork are limited by the building
official on a particular project, the applicants’ geotechnical engineer may submit a letter detailing
geotechnical recommendations that portions of work may progress. The letter shall include a
detailed work schedule submitted by the general contractor specifying work to be done, timeline,
provisions for monitoring and equipment to be used. Any such recommendation shall be based
upon best available science and be consistent with standard geotechnical engineering practice. The
building official may require a peer review prior to a decision which provides concurrence
regarding at least the following issues:
i. duration of work,
ii. type of equipment to use,
iii. additional temporary erosion and sediment control provisions required, and
iv. applicability of special inspections, and similar issues.
c. The building official may issue partial permits for phased construction before
the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been approved provided
peer review approval has been granted. Phased approval means separate permits for grading,
shoring, and foundation may be issued separately, provided concurrent approval is granted by the
planning manager, city engineer, and city public works director, when applicable. No phased
approval permit shall be issued unless approved civil plans detailing the construction of all site
improvements (including, but not limited to: curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paved streets, water lines,
sewer lines, and storm drainage) have been signed as approved by the city engineer. With such
phased approval, a performance bond shall be posted with the city pursuant to Chapter 17.10
ECDC, to cover the estimated cost of construction to city standards for the improvements.
B. Chapter 2 Definitions.
1. Section R 202 and IBC 202, are hereby amended to include the definitions set forth
in ECDC 19.10.020, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
C. Chapter 4 Foundations.
1. Section R 401.1 General Exception 3. Any permit requested for a site lying in
whole or in part within an earth subsidence and landslide hazard area shall be processed and acted
upon in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC.
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D. IBC Chapter 16 Structural design.
1. Section IBC 1601.1.1 Scope. Setting forth the requirements of Chapter 19.10
ECDC, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
E. IBC Appendix J Grading.
1. Section IBC Appendix J 101.1.2 Scope. Setting forth the requirements of Chapter
19.10 ECDC, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
19.10.020 Definitions.
The following terms, when used within this chapter, shall have the following definitions:
A. “Architect” shall mean a person licensed to practice architecture by the state of Washington.
B. “Best available science” shall be determined in accordance with the criteria established in
WAC 365-195-900, et seq.
C. “Bluff” shall mean any slope ten (10) feet in height or greater
inclined at greater than 1 unit vertical in 1 unit horizontal or 100%
slope.
D. “Building Official” shall mean the building official of the city of Edmonds.
E. “Director” shall mean the director of development services as well as any authorized
representative of the director.
F. “Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area” shall mean any area of the city which, by
reason of excessively steep slopes, unsatisfactory foundation support, stability or topography has a
risk of earth subsidence and landslide hazard in excess of normal allowances. The earth subsidence
and landslide hazard area is a subcategory of landslide hazard area (a geologically hazardous area)
as defined in city of Edmonds environmentally critical areas title. The hazard area designated as
the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area in the 2007 report of Landau
Associates and as may be amended in future adopted earth subsidence and landslide hazard maps
are hereby incorporated by this reference and made a part of this chapter as fully as if herein set
forth and may be provided in a summary text form. Future adopted landslide hazard maps shall be
incorporated by reference upon adoption by ordinance.
Areas designated on the adopted North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas
Map, or any future adopted landslide hazard map as having a risk of earth subsidence or landslide
hazard, areas with slopes as designated in ECDC 23.80.020, areas which exhibit geologic
characteristics of earth movement, or any other area identified as having a history of earth
movement shall be presumed to have such risk and shall be considered to be an earth subsidence
and landslide hazard area. Applicants for permits in such areas shall submit a geotechnical report
and complete plan set submittal as required by this chapter to the building official for review.
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The presumption of risk shall be rebuttable and the decision of the director or building official that
any area lies within, or adjacent to, such earth subsidence and landslide hazard area shall be
appealable as a staff decision to superior court in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act.
Copies of the reports and maps shall be maintained in the offices of the building official and shall
be available for inspection during all normal working hours. Individual copies of the reports and
map may be obtained by the public upon the payment of the cost of reproduction.
G. “General Contractor” shall mean a bonded, insured and registered contractor in the state of
Washington. A general contractor shall maintain state required bonding and shall carry general
public liability insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars. The general contractor
shall have a current valid state contractor’s license with the state of Washington and a city of
Edmonds resident or non-resident business license, whichever is applicable.
H. “Geologist” means a practicing geologist licensed in the state of Washington with at least
four (4) years experience as a licensed geologist in responsible charge, including experience with
landslide evaluation.
I. “Geotechnical Engineer” means a practicing, geotechnical/civil engineer licensed as a
professional civil engineer in the state of Washington who has at least four (4) years of professional
employment as a geotechnical engineer in responsible charge, including experience with landslide
evaluation.
J. “Landslide Hazard Area” means areas mapped or otherwise defined by the city of Edmonds
as environmental critical areas or geologically hazardous areas.
K. “Land Surveyor” means a person who holds a Washington State land surveyor’s license.
L. “Lead Design Professional” means the person designated by the applicant to oversee and
coordinate the permit review process on behalf of the applicant.
M. “Plan Set Submittal” means a complete application pursuant to ECDC 19.00.015 including:
1. Vicinity Map.
2. Topography map and survey.
3. Civil plans including; grading, temporary erosion and sediment control, storm
drainage, utilities and site improvements.
4. Tree cutting/land clearing plans.
5. Geotechnical report.
6. Architectural and structural plans with design calculations, stamped and signed by
licensed design professionals of the state of Washington.
N. “Site” means the entire area within the boundaries, as described in a legal description, of the
property that is to be developed under the permit for which the applicant has applied.
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O. “Stable” shall mean that the risk of damage to the proposed development, or to adjacent
properties, from soil instability is minimal subject to the conditions set forth in the reports
developed under the requirements of ECDC 19.10.030 and the proposed development will not
increase the potential for soil movement.
In the event that any site has an underlying risk of movement based upon deep-seated earth
movement or large-scale earth failure which is not susceptible of correction by on-site
improvements, such hazard shall not render a site proposed for single-family residences to be
presumed unstable for the purpose of this provision if the geotechnical engineer of record and
recommendation of any peer reviewer confirm the risk of probability of earth movement is thirty
(30) percent or less within a twenty-five (25) year period.
In order to meet the definition of stable the geotechnical report shall include identified hazards for
the property and the mitigation measures proposed to reduce or correct the hazards along with
measures taken to mitigate potential impacts from the remaining hazards, including, all on and off
site measures taken to correct or reduce the risk. These shall be fully disclosed to the applicant and
future owners, heirs and assigns in the covenant required to be executed in accordance with
provisions of this chapter, in which case the defined risk may be approved as an acceptable
condition.
P. “Steep Slope” shall be defined and calculated pursuant to Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
Q. “Storm Event” means one (1) inch or greater precipitation in a twenty-four (24) hour period
as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
R. “Structural Engineer” means a person licensed to practice structural engineering by the state
of Washington.
S. “Structural Fill” shall mean any fill placed below structures, including slabs, where the fill
soils are intended to support loads without unacceptable deflections or shearing. Structural fill
should be clean and free draining and should be placed above unyielding native site soils
compacted in accordance with an approved geotechnical report prepared utilizing best engineering
science.
19.10.030 Minimum required application submittals.
A. The applicant shall submit a complete plan set submittal and permit application and
specifications for the proposed development as defined in ECDC 19.10.020(M) and this chapter.
B. An Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard area permit submittal checklist shall be adopted
at the direction of the director and shall be provided to all persons inquiring regarding building
permit applications or development permits in the designated earth subsidence and landslide hazard
area of North Edmonds. The submittal checklist shall include but not be limited to the
requirements contained in city public handouts, written policies, adopted maps, reference maps,
summary reports, minimum geotechnical report guidelines, and the following:
1. North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard map.
2. Vicinity map.
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3. Topographic map and survey.
4. Civil plans (i.e., grading, temporary erosion and sediment control, storm drainage,
utilities and site improvements).
5. Tree cutting/land clearing plan.
6. Geotechnical report.
7. Owner and professional declarations.
8. Detailed architectural and structural plans with structural calculations and
specifications.
9. Bonds, covenants and contractor public liability insurance in accordance with the
detailed requirements stated below.
If any item in the checklist is inapplicable to a particular project, a letter or a report shall be
provided to the director stamped by the appropriate licensed design professional, with sufficient
information or data to demonstrate why the item is inapplicable. The director may utilize
appropriate licensed consultants to determine if generally accepted engineering practice requires
submission of an application requirement. When consultants are used to determine if generally
accepted engineering practice requires submission of an application requirement the cost of review
shall be paid by the applicant.
C. A copy of the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard map shall be
included in the submittal checklist materials.
D. The vicinity map shall be suitable for locating the site and include information related to
existing conditions on or near the site, based on the topographic map and survey and shall designate
all known landslide masses, or debris flows or mud flows on or near the site which could threaten
proposed structures within 100 feet, as referenced, noted, described or discussed in the geotechnical
report.
E. The applicant shall submit a topographic map and survey prepared and stamped by a
licensed land surveyor, prior to studies and evaluations by the geotechnical engineer, and shall
show:
1. Map scale, north arrow, legal description, tax account parcel numbers, easements,
lot property lines.
2. Existing grade contour lines, at two (2) foot intervals.
3. All distances between existing structures on the site and approximate distances of
existing habitable structures on adjacent sites within 50 feet of property lines (all adjacent sites
which could affect or be affected by the proposed development shall be shown).
4. Lowest footing or basement slab elevation of existing and proposed structures on the
property and on adjacent properties to the extent that such information is reasonably available and,
proposed finish floor elevations.
5. The location of existing sanitary sewers, storm water drainage facilities, septic tanks,
drain fields, wells, piezometers, private drainage systems, underground storage tanks, subsurface
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drains, and other sewer/drainage facility components on, and adjacent to, the site to the extent such
information is reasonably available.
6. The location of all existing underground utilities on, and adjacent to, the site
including, but not limited to; telephone, cable television, gas, electric and water utilities, vaults, fire
hydrants and other cables, wires, meters and drainage pipes to the extent that such information is
available.
7. A separate topographical drawing shall be submitted showing proposed grade
contours at two (2) foot intervals. This drawing shall include bottom of proposed footing
elevations including all stepped footing elevations.
F. Civil engineered plans shall be prepared and stamped by a state of Washington licensed
civil engineer pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.30 ECDC and current adopted City
Stormwater Manual. Geotechnical report recommendations affecting civil plans shall be
incorporated into the design and detailed on the plans and shall include:
1. Storm drainage plan with storm drainage calculations.
2. Provisions for building pad and foundation drainage.
3. Temporary erosion and sediment control with drainage and maintenance provisions,
and/or other sediment control assemblies.
4. Permanent erosion control with drainage and maintenance provisions.
5. Fill/soil stockpile limitation provisions, specific location, height, protection and
maintenance.
6. Slope protection plans, rockeries, retaining walls, ecology blocks, keystone block
walls, soldier pile walls, and soil nail walls.
7. Utilities and site improvements.
8. Grading plans, temporary and permanent shoring plans, top and toe of slope
setbacks, driveway slope.
G. In lieu of the procedural requirements of Chapter 18.45 ECDC a tree cutting/land clearing
plan shall be submitted when significant trees are proposed to be removed. A significant tree is a
tree with a trunk diameter of six inches or greater measured 4 feet from the ground. No significant
tree shall be removed until the permit is approved.
A detailed landscape plan may also be required in order for the city to evaluate long-term erosion
control measures. The plan shall comply with all requirements of the ECDC relating to tree
clearing and critical areas review, if applicable. The director may require the project geotechnical
engineer’s concurrence regarding an approval of a tree cutting/land clearing plan when slope
stability is at issue.
H. Included in the permit submittal checklist shall be general and specific soils and
geotechnical information, details or analysis required pursuant to IBC 1802. The applicant shall
retain a geotechnical engineer to prepare a report and evaluation of the subsurface soil conditions
on the site to include:
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1. The geotechnical report shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted
geotechnical engineering practices, under the supervision of, and signed and stamped by, the
geotechnical engineer. A geologist may be required to be part of the geotechnical consulting staff.
The report shall reference the Landau Associates Summary Report (2007) as a technical document
reviewed as part of the geologic analysis for the project and discuss all items listed in the permit
submittal checklist and shall make specific recommendations concerning development of the site.
2. The opinions and recommendations contained in the geotechnical report shall be
supported by field observations and, where appropriate or applicable, by literature review,
conducted by the geotechnical engineer. The report shall be based on best available science.
3. The report shall include an analysis of material gathered through appropriate
explorations, such as borings or test pits to a minimum depth of 6 feet below the proposed lowest
footing or pile, an analysis of soil characteristics conducted by or under the supervision of, the
engineer in accordance with the standards adopted by the American Society of Testing and
Materials (ASTM) or other applicable standards. The report must provide subsurface data to
support the engineer’s conclusions regarding slope stability.
4. If the evaluation involves geologic evaluations or interpretations, the report shall be
reviewed and approved by a geologist. It shall be the responsibility of the geotechnical engineer to
assure that the geologist meets the qualifications listed in the definition section. A letter of
concurrence from the geologist shall be included in the report.
5. Based upon the North Edmonds Landslide Area Geology and Slide Mechanisms
map and table found in the Landau Associates Summary Report (2007), any lot which contains any
portion of any hazard zone or is adjacent thereto, (regardless of whether the proposed building pad
is located within any hazard area) shall specifically consider within the geotechnical report, the
following types of typical hazard zones and shall specifically note if the hazard is, or is not, present
on the site. The report shall address hazards from encroaching landslide materials, hazards from
ground failure in material that has not previously failed, and hazards from ground failure in
previously failed material. For each landslide hazard identified on a property, the geotechnical
engineer shall identify the types of specific processes associated with the hazard and include design
features to reduce such hazards and mitigate impacts.
6. For properties containing or adjacent to bluffs, the geotechnical engineer shall, as a
part of the building permit process provide analysis of the rate of retreat of the bluff prepared by a
geologist and estimate the bluff retreat amount and regression rate for periods of twenty-five (25)
and 125 years. The geotechnical engineer shall address the effects of bluff retreat on the stability of
structures and/or improvements. A structure is defined as:
a. A building intended for human habitation,
b. A building, structure or other improvement, whose stress or weight, collapse
or movement would endanger public safety in the event of slope failure and,
c. Any improvement on the site which is necessary to mitigate danger to public
safety or provide stability.
If the bluff retreat rate analysis shows that the rate of retreat of the bluff is such that any structure or
improvement constructed pursuant to the building permit would be unreasonably endangered or
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reasonably could be anticipated to be endangered by landslide or earth subsidence during its normal
useful life, the application shall be denied.
7. Geotechnical letter addressing the provisions of Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
I. The applicant shall submit, consistent with the findings of the geotechnical report, detailed
structural plans with corresponding calculations prepared and stamped by the structural engineer of
record. When architectural plans incorporate such structural details said plans shall be stamped and
signed by the structural engineer of record. All other architectural plans may be prepared by an
architect, designer, builder or lay person.
J. The applicant shall submit documentation of required bonds, frozen funds or adequate
instrument of credit. The applicants shall submit a copy of the contractor’s general public liability
insurance pursuant to ECDC 19.10.050.
K. The applicant shall submit declarations, disclosures, covenants and waivers as required by
ECDC 19.10.040.
19.10.040 Site posting notice, disclosures, declarations, covenants and waivers.
A. Notices of permit submittal application with the city shall be posted pursuant to ECDC
20.91.010B(b). Such notices shall be conspicuously posted and maintained at each street frontage
at the applicant’s expense and direction. Notice of permit issuance or denial shall be conspicuously
posted as required above. Upon each posting a ten (10) day appeal period shall commence.
Appeals shall be heard at Snohomish County Superior Court in accordance with the Land Use
Petition Act, and no other appeal shall be permitted.
B. At permit application submittal, the applicant shall submit a written declaration with the
permit application that includes the statement that the accuracy of all information is warranted by
the owner/applicant in a form which relieves the city and its staff from any liability associated with
reliance on such submittals.
The declaration shall also state that the owner/applicant understands and accepts the risk of
developing in an area with potential unstable soils and that the owner/applicant will advise in
writing any prospective purchasers of the site, or any prospective purchasers or residential lessees
of structures or portions of a structure on the site of the slide potential of the area.
The owner applicant shall also acknowledge that he, she or they understand and accept the need for
future monitoring and maintenance of the property as described in the final geotechnical report
when future monitoring and maintenance may affect slope stability over time. While an application
may reference the reports of prior public consultants to the city, all conclusions shall be those of the
owner/applicant and his or her professionals.
C. The plan set submittal shall include a disclosure letter from the geotechnical engineer and
civil engineer who prepared the geotechnical report and civil plans, stating that in his or her
judgment the plans and specifications submitted for the project conform to the recommendations in
the geotechnical report, and that the risk of damage to the proposed development, or to adjacent
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properties, from soil instability will be minimized subject to the conditions set forth in the report;
and the proposed development will not increase the potential for soil movement.
Minimized shall mean that the applicant has utilized best available science and commonly accepted
engineering and architectural practice to minimize, to the extent possible, the risks associated with
development of the property.
The geotechnical engineer shall review the erosion and sediment control plan and provide a
statement about the adequacy of the plan with respect to site conditions and report findings. The
geotechnical engineer’s statement shall also include an identification of landslide hazards
applicable to the site, the on-site measures taken to correct or reduce the hazards, as applicable, and
measures taken to mitigate potential impacts from the remaining hazards.
For sites where the hazards are not mitigated or where the risks from deep-seated or large-scale
earth movement cannot be practically reduced by individual lot owners, the geotechnical engineer
shall prepare a statement identifying what design measures will be taken to mitigate the risk to
structures, adjacent properties, and inhabitants in the event of deep-seated or large-scale movement.
The statement shall specify any risks from earth movement that are not fully mitigated by design
measures and render an opinion as to whether the site will be stable within the meaning of the
ordinance following installation of all proposed improvements. The statement will clarify to
current and future owners what measures were installed to reduce risks and what hazards could not
be addressed by individual lot development.
D. Further recommendations signed and sealed by the geotechnical engineer shall be provided
should there be additions or exceptions to the original recommendations based on the plans, site
conditions or other supporting data. If the geotechnical engineer who reviews the plans and
specifications is not the same engineer who prepared the geotechnical report, the new engineer
shall, in a letter to the director accompanying the plans and specifications, express agreement or
disagreement with the recommendations in the geotechnical report and state that the revised plans
and specifications conform to the new recommendations.
E. The plan set submittal shall include a disclosure letter or notation on the design drawings by
the structural engineer of record stating that; he has reviewed the geotechnical report(s), that he
understands its recommendations, has explained or has had explained to the owner/applicant, the
risk of loss due to slides on the site, and that he has incorporated into the design the
recommendations of the report and established measures to reduce the potential risk of injury or
damage that might be caused by any risk of earth movement referenced in the report. The
statement shall note any risks, hazards, potential problems from earth movement that are not fully
mitigated by design measures.
F. The owner shall execute a covenant, (in a form provided by the city) to be submitted with
the application (with necessary fee) to be filed with the Snohomish County Auditor. The director
shall cause such completed covenant to be so filed. A copy of the recorded covenant shall be
forwarded to the owner. This covenant shall be a covenant running with the land, which shall at a
minimum include:
1. A legal description of the property.
2. A statement explaining that the site is in a potential earth subsidence and landslide
hazard area, that the risk associated with the development of the site is set forth in permit file No.
_______ with the city of Edmonds building department, that conditions or prohibitions on
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development may have been imposed by the city in the course of permit issuance, and referencing
any features in the design which will require maintenance or modification to address anticipated
soil changes. The covenant may incorporate by reference the statements and conditions to be
observed in the form proposed by the owner/applicant’s geotechnical engineer, geologist, architect
and/or structural engineer as approved after the review set forth in ECDC 19.10.060.
3 A statement waiving and promising to indemnify and hold harmless the city of
Edmonds, its officers and employees from any claims the owner/applicant and his/her successors or
assigns may have for any loss or damage to people or property either on or off the site resulting
from soil movement and arising from or out of the issuances of any permit(s) authorizing
development on the site, as well as due to any act or failure to act by the indemnitor , its agents or
successors, in interest under or following issuance of the permit.
4. The date of permit issuance and permit number authorizing the development.
19.10.050 Site bonds and contractor general public liability insurance.
A. Site bonding requirements.
1. A surety bond, in an amount to be determined by the director, executed by a surety
company authorized to do business in the state of Washington shall be posted by the
owner/applicant or general contractor to assure the restoration of any areas on the site, or in the
surrounding area, disturbed or damaged by slides during construction, and to ensure completion of
the work authorized by the permit, or, if the work is not completed, to assure that the site will be
restored to a safe and stable condition at least equal to the safety and stability of the site prior to
commencement of work under the permit. The bond will be exonerated upon occupancy approval
of the building permit by the building official.
2. In lieu of the surety bond, the owner/applicant or general contractor may propose to
file a cash deposit or an instrument of credit with the director in an amount equal to that which
would be required in the surety bond, and similarly conditioned.
B. Public liability insurance. The general contractor of record shall carry general public
liability insurance effective through final occupancy in the minimum amount of one million dollars,
and which shall name the city as an additional named insured, against the injury, death, property
damage and/or loss arising from or out of the city’s involvement in the permitting process for the
project.
C. Homeowner insurance. The city strongly recommends that each property owner maintain
policies of liability insurance, adequate to provide sufficient funds, to indemnify and hold harmless
third parties in the event of earth subsidence or landslides emanating from or across the owner’s
property.
19.10.060 Review to determine compliance with engineering practice and best available
science.
A. The city shall require professional peer review of the plan set submittals accompanying the
permit application by a civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, geologist, and/or structural engineer
as may be necessary and determined by the building official or director, in order to determine
whether the plan set submittals were prepared in accordance with generally accepted engineering
practice or the practice of the particular engineering or design specialty and are based upon best
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available science. The full cost of such peer review shall be paid in full by the owner/applicant
within thirty (30) days of billing by the city. Failure to make timely payments shall result in a stay
of city plan review services on the application.
B. This requirement may be selectively waived at the discretion of the director provided the
applicable project geotechnical engineer, civil engineer or structural engineer provides written
concurrence, determination, details, facts and/or data that individual site conditions warrant an
exemption from outside peer review. Once waived, the building official shall not be required to
inquire further into the adequacy of any report, plans, or data, but rather may rely upon the
submittals as warranted by the owner/applicant as reviewed by the city’s consultant. Nothing
herein shall relieve the owner/applicant of the obligation to submit a complete application fulfilling
all the requirements of this chapter and the IRC/IBC.
C. The final recommendation of the peer review regarding whether a submittal complies with
generally accepted practice and/or is based on best available science shall be binding upon the
building official. Such recommendation may be appealed to Superior Court under the Land Use
Petition Act.
19.10.070 Issuance and denial of permits.
A. Permit Issuance. The following requirements must be satisfied before a permit will be
issued:
1. An approved geotechnical report has been submitted and approved.
2. Plans and specifications have been submitted incorporating the recommendations of
the geotechnical report and said plans have been approved.
3. The required declarations, disclosures, covenants and waivers have been submitted
and approved.
4. Required bonds, cash deposits and public liability insurance have been posted with
the city.
5. When peer review has been required, all submittals have been determined to have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted engineering practice.
6. Peer review concurrence for permit issuance has been received by the building
official.
7. All other provisions of ECDC Titles 16, 18 & 20 have been reviewed and approved
by the appropriate city official.
B. Permit denial. The following criteria shall result in the denial of issuance of permit:
1. Building, grading and excavation permits for construction on land which the director
finds to be unsuitable for improvement due to excessively steep slopes, unsatisfactory foundation
support, instability or unsuitable topography, or
2. The resulting development would increase the potential of soil movement resulting
in an unacceptable risk of damage to adjacent properties or an unreasonable risk of damage to the
proposed development, or
3. Excessive flooding, seepage, high water table, or inadequate drainage, or
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4. If the bluff retreat rate analysis shows that the rate retreat of the bluff is such that
any structure or improvement would be unreasonably endangered or reasonably could be
anticipated to be endangered by landslide or earth subsidence during its normal useful life, the
application shall be denied. A structure is defined as:
a. A building intended for human habitation,
b. A building, structure or other improvement, whose stress or weight, collapse
or movement would endanger public safety in the event of slope failure and,
c. Any improvement on the site which is necessary to mitigate danger to public
safety or provide stability, or
5. Other hazardous conditions posing an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or
welfare, or
6. Where the noted site dangers or geologic hazards are not minimized to the extent
possible by the use of best available science and generally accepted engineering and architectural
practice, or
7. If the applicant’s geotechnical engineer determines that there is a greater chance
than thirty (30) percent in a 25 year period that landslide damage on site will occur.
C. In making a determination of permit denial, the director shall consider not only the land
which is the subject of the application, but in addition, the surrounding area which would be
adversely affected if the permit were granted. Permit denial shall be made in writing to the
owner/applicant when the site cannot be rendered stable as defined in ECDC 19.10.020(O). This
decision and other preliminary determinations as referenced herein shall be appealable to
Snohomish County Superior Court in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act. No other appeal
shall be permitted. The appeal period shall commence upon the date of mailing of any preliminary
or final decision, or upon posting, if posting is the only notice a party with standing receives under
the terms of this chapter.
D. Prohibitions. Because of the relationship of groundwater to stability, the discharge of
collected surface water or storm water to the ground surface or subsurface is prohibited on sites
within the earth subsidence and landslide hazard area. In addition, the following construction,
buildings, or improvements are hereby prohibited within the earth subsidence and landslide hazard
area:
1. Swimming pools or hot tubs.
2. Ponds or other artificial impoundments of water.
3. Watering or irrigation systems.
4. Temporary or permanent stockpile of fill on top or bottom of slopes.
5. Rockeries.
E. Waiver. The prohibitions established in paragraph D above shall apply unless the property
owner requests a waiver based upon the written analysis of a geotechnical engineer which clearly
establishes that the proposed improvement will have no reasonable likelihood of triggering or
otherwise contributing to any landslide hazard or earth subsidence risk either on the site or in the
neighboring earth subsidence or landslide hazard area.
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In any review or appeal of the director’s or building official’s denial of a waiver to construct an
otherwise prohibited improvement, the burden of proof shall always be upon the applicant to
establish by a clear preponderance of the evidence, that no such risk will be created by the
improvement. Any geotechnical engineering report provided in any review shall consider not only
the risk incurred due to or during construction of the otherwise prohibited improvement, but also
the potential impacts due to failure to maintain the improvement, damage through reasonably
foreseeable events such as earthquakes or other acts of God, or the reasonably foreseeable
negligence of the owner or future owners. The director may utilize peer review consultants.
19.10.080 Site access, professional/special inspection monitoring during construction and
final geotechnical report.
A. Site clearing and grading. The owner/applicant or contractor shall secure the building
official’s approval before entering an earth subsidence and landslide hazard area site with
excavating or other grading and clearing equipment to clear, remove trees or grade for any purpose
including the creation of access to the site.
The building official may condition such access approval if site conditions are warranted and when
discretionary approval permits are required. As part of the approval process the building official
may impose conditions that address site work issues; such measures could include but are not
limited to limiting all excavation and drainage installation to the dryer season between May and the
end of September, or sequencing activities such as the installation of drainage systems well in
advance of construction.
Requests for early site access in advance of building permit approval or in the time period between
October 1st and April 30th for any purpose shall be submitted to the building official accompanied
by written concurrence of the owner/applicant’s geotechnical engineer of record.
The building official may utilize peer review consultants to determine whether the request is based
on generally accepted engineering practice and is reasonable with regard to time-frame to complete
the work, types of equipment proposed to perform the work, length of exposure of slopes, and
adequacy of site monitoring and temporary erosion control measures. When such peer review is
utilized the applicant is responsible for the peer review fee.
B. Reporting authority. The owner/applicant shall retain a geotechnical engineer to monitor
the site during construction. The owner/applicant shall preferably retain the geotechnical engineer
who prepared the final geotechnical report in the plan set submittal and who has reviewed the
approved plans and specifications.
If a different geotechnical engineering consultant is retained by the owner/applicant, the new
geotechnical engineer shall submit a letter to the director stating that he or she has read all reports
and recommendations and reviews to date and state whether or not he or she agrees with the
opinions and recommendations of the original geotechnical report and peer review comments.
Further recommendations, signed and sealed by the new geotechnical engineer, and supporting
data, shall be provided should there be exceptions or changes to the original recommendations that
would effect the approved plans.
C. Construction monitoring, special inspections.
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1. Inspection requirements. During the period from October 1st to April 30th, when on
site, the owner/applicant or designated erosion sedimentation control (ESC) site supervisor shall
perform erosion and sedimentation control inspections. Records of installed ESC facilities shall be
maintained by the erosion and sedimentation control supervisor and copies of all ESC records shall
be provided to City inspectors upon request.
ESC facilities on inactive sites (sites where no work will be performed for more than three (3)
consecutive days) shall be inspected weekly by the erosion and sedimentation control supervisor.
During all other times of the year, weekly inspections by the ESC site supervisor are required and
shall be recorded.
2. Weekly field reports. The geotechnical engineer shall monitor, during construction,
compliance with the recommendations in the geotechnical report including; site excavation,
shoring, temporary erosion control, soil support for foundation, piles, sub drainage installation, soil
compaction and other geotechnical aspects of the construction. Unless otherwise approved by the
director, the specific recommendations contained in the geotechnical report shall be implemented
by the owner/applicant. Omissions or deviations from the approved geotechnical report and civil
plans shall be highlighted to the city in a separate report. All reports shall be submitted to the city
on a weekly basis for review. Failure to submit required reports may result in the issuance of a stop
work order.
3. Storm events. During all work periods, special inspections shall be performed after
storm events as defined in ECDC 19.10.020(Q). The storm event report shall be provided within
one week of the event.
D. Final construction report. The geotechnical engineer of record shall prepare a final written
report to be submitted to the building official, stating that based upon his or her professional
opinion, site observations and final site grading that the completed development substantially
complies with the recommendations of the geotechnical report and with all geotechnical related
permit requirements as shown on the approved plans.
Substantially complies means that the completed development offers at least the level of stability
and safety, on and off site, as was afforded by the original recommendations and report.
Recommendations to the owner/applicant shall be included in the report for future monitoring and
maintenance of the property including drainage, tightlines, catch basins, berms, retaining wall
drainage, hazard mitigation improvements, slopes, bluffs, vegetation, and permanent erosion
control that effect slope stability over time. Occupancy of the residence shall not be granted until
the report has been reviewed and accepted by the building official.
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Chapter 19.15
MECHANICAL CODE AND
FUEL GAS CODE
Sections:
19.15.000 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
19.15.005 Section amendments.
19.15.010 Work exempt from permit.
19.15.000 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.190 and 19.27.020, the 2006 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code (IMC) as well as the 2003 Edition of the International Fuel and Gas
Code (IFGC) including the following appendices: A (Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping), B
(Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1
Appliances, and Appliances Listed For Use and Type B Vents), C (Exit Terminals of Mechanical
Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems), except for Section 109, Appeals, which is replaced by
Chapter 19.80 ECDC, published by the International Code Council together with the state
amendments set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC, are adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the
mechanical code and fuel gas code of the city of Edmonds. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.15.005 Section amendments.
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section 106.2 Work exempt from permit. Replaced by ECDC 19.15.010.
2. Section 106.4.3 Expiration.
a. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit
is not commenced and granted final approval within 180 days from the date of such permit.
Once expired, a new permit with full fees shall be obtained before work is recommenced.
b. Mechanical permits issued in conjunction with a main building permit
may be extended to expire with the main building permit and may be extended with provisions
afforded to the main building permit.
3. Section 106.4.4 Extensions. Deleted.
4. Section 106.5 Fees. Replaced by Chapter 19.70 ECDC.
5. Section 109 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.15.010 Work exempt from permit.
IMC Section 106.2 is amended as follows:
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Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A building permit shall not be required for the following
subject to stated limitations in areas of the city subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.10
ECDC:
A. Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
B. Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ten (10) pounds or less of
refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower or less.
8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and
are not interconnected to a power grid.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.20
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
19.20.000 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
19.20.005 Section amendments.
19.20.010 Evidence of potable water.
19.20.000 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.190 and 19.27.020, the Uniform Plumbing Code
(UPC), 2006 Edition, including Appendix G (Graywater Systems for Single-Family Dwellings),
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, together with the
state amendments set forth in WAC Chapter 51-56 and 51-57 are adopted by reference as if fully
set forth as the plumbing code for the city of Edmonds, with the exception of fuel-gas piping being
superseded by the International Fuel Gas Code as described in Chapter 19.15 ECDC, and the
amendments contained herein. The 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards is also
adopted by reference as if fully set forth, pursuant to Chapter 51-57 WAC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.20.005 Section amendments.
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section 102.4 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
2. Section 103.3.4 Expiration.
a. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit
is not commenced and granted final approval within 180 days from the date of such permit.
Once expired, a new permit with full fees shall be obtained before work is recommenced.
b. Plumbing permits issued in conjunction with a main building permit may
be extended to expire with the main building permit and may be extended with provisions
afforded to the main building permit.
3. Section 103.4 Fees. Replaced by Chapter 19.70 ECDC.
4. Section 103.6.4 Septic or sewer system connection.
a. No occupancy permit shall be issued for the occupancy of any building
or structure until connection to the city public sewer system has been verified or an approved
sewage septic system has been installed and approved.
B. Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage.
1. Part II Building sewers. Deleted.
a. Section 713.0 Sewer required. Deleted. Building sewers located more
than two feet from the exterior wall of the building to the property line are regulated by the city
public works director.
2. Section 714.0 Damage to public sewer or private sewage disposal system.
Deleted.
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3. Section 715.0 Building sewer materials. Deleted.
4. Section 716.0 Markings. Deleted.
5. Section 717.0 Size of building sewers. Deleted.
6. Section 718.0 Grade, support and protection of building sewers. Deleted.
7. Section 719.0 Cleanouts. Deleted.
8. Section 720.0 Sewer and water pipes. Deleted.
9. Section 721.0 Location. Deleted.
10. Section 722.0 Abandoned sewers and sewage disposal facilities. Deleted.
11. Section 723.0 Building sewer test. Deleted.
12. Table 7-7 Minimum horizontal distance required from building sewer. Deleted.
13. Table 7-8 Maximum/minimum fixture unit loading on building sewer piping.
Deleted.
C. Chapter 10 Traps and Interceptors.
1. UPC 1014.0, Grease traps and interceptors. Deleted. Grease traps and all
interceptors are regulated by city Ordinances 3401 and 3487. ECC Chapter 7.90.
2. UPC 1015.0 Food waste disposal and dishwasher prohibited. Deleted.
3. UPC 1016.0 Sand interceptors. Deleted.
4. UPC 1017.0 Oil and flammable liquids interceptors. Deleted.
D. Chapter 11 Storm drainage. Replaced by Chapter 18.30 ECDC.
E. Chapter 12, Fuel piping. Replaced by Chapter 19.15 ECDC.
F. Chapter 15 Firestop protection. Deleted.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.20.010 Evidence of potable water.
Prior to the issuance of any building permit for new development, the building official shall require
substantive evidence of an adequate potable water supply from the purveyor of water to the site for
which a building permit is requested. For those areas lying within the service area of the city of
Edmonds water utility, the notification from a duly authorized representative of the city’s water
utility shall be sufficient; provided, nothing herein shall be interpreted to prevent the city or any of
its water purveyors from declaring a moratorium or other water emergency limiting or otherwise
restricting the availability of adequate potable water. Applicants relying on a well shall provide a
copy of applicable state approval for the appropriation and a current test of water quality by a
qualified laboratory. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.25
FIRE CODE
Sections:
19.25.000 Adoption of life safety and maintenance codes.
19.25.005 Section amendments.
19.25.010 Department of fire prevention.
19.25.015 Definitions.
19.25.020 Permits.
19.25.025 Charges for water mains and hydrants.
19.25.030 Charges for fire review and inspection.
19.25.035 Fire extinguishers and systems service.
19.25.040 Automatic sprinkler systems.
19.25.045 Modifications, interpretations, and appeals.
19.25.050 Fire protection water supplies. Water mains and fire hydrants.
19.25.055 Location of public hydrants.
19.25.060 Location of private hydrants.
19.25.065 Mains and service lines.
19.25.070 Hydrant specifications.
19.25.075 Penalties.
19.25.000 Adoption of life safety and maintenance codes.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, the 2006 Edition of the
International Fire Code (IFC) as published by the International Code Council including the state
amendments set forth in Chapter 51-54 WAC, including reference standards of the National Fire
Protection Association and the following Appendices: B (Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings), C
(Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution), E (Hazard Categories) and F (Hazard Ranking) are
adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the fire code of the city of Edmonds. The International
Existing Building Code is not adopted and all references to that code shall be disregarded. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.005 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IFC have been added, amended, deleted or replaced as follows:
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement
agencies shall have authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires and
enforcement of the life safety provisions of this code when requested to do so by the fire code
official.
2. Section 104.11.2 Obstructing operations. No person shall obstruct the
operations of the fire department in connection with extinguishment control or investigation of
any fire, or actions relative to other emergencies, or disobey any lawful command of the fire
chief or officer of the fire department in charge of the emergency, or any part thereof, or any
lawful order of a police officer assisting the fire department.
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3. Section 108, Board of appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
B. Chapter 5 Fire Service Features (Fire Apparatus Access Roads). The following sections
are adopted as originally set forth in the IFC:
1. Section 503.1 Where required.
2. Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities.
3. Section 503.1.2 Additional access.
4. Section 503.1.3 High-piled storage.
5. Section 503.2 Specifications.
6. Section 503.3 Marking.
7. Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
C. Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems.
1. Section 901.6.1 Standards. Fire protection systems shall be inspected, tested and
maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table 901.6.1 and this
chapter. For the sole purpose of inspecting, testing and maintenance of water-based fire
protection systems in accordance with NFPA 25, all existing water-based fire protection
systems shall be considered new as of July 1, 2004.
2. Section 904.11.7 Existing commercial cooking systems. Existing fire
suppression systems for commercial cooking not in compliance with Underwriters Laboratory
Standard 300 shall be replaced with a conforming system by July 1, 2005.
D. Chapter 33 Explosives and Fireworks.
1. Section 3301.1.3, Fireworks. Exceptions No. 3 and No. 4 replaced by Chapter 5.27
ECC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.010 Department of fire prevention.
A. There is established in the city fire department a department of fire prevention, to be
supervised by the fire code official.
B. The IFC shall be enforced by the department of fire prevention.
C. The fire code official shall be the fire marshal who shall be in charge of the department of
fire prevention and who shall be appointed by the mayor on the basis of applicable civil service
rules and regulations for the city.
D. The fire marshal may recommend to the fire chief the employment of technical officers,
inspectors and other employees. If approved, technical officers and inspectors shall be hired or
assigned for that purpose.
E. An annual report shall be provided to the mayor. It shall contain all proceedings under this
code, with other statistics as the fire marshal of the city fire department may wish to include. The
fire marshal may also recommend any changes to the code. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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19.25.015 Definitions.
A. Whenever the term “fire code official” is used in the IFC, it shall mean the fire marshal.
B. Whenever the term “chief administrative officer” or “fire chief,” is used in the IFC, it shall
mean the fire chief.
C. Whenever the term “legal representative of the jurisdiction” is used in the IFC, it shall mean
the city attorney.
D. Whenever the word “jurisdiction” is used in the IFC, it shall mean the city of Edmonds.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.020 Permits.
A. Whenever the IFC requires an operational permit, the application for the permit shall be
accompanied by an application fee of $30.00. All permits shall be renewed annually unless a
specific time period is set forth when the permit is granted. No permit shall be transferable and
each permit shall be issued on a single job, transaction, owner, or occupancy basis, except that the
fire marshal is authorized to consolidate permits for a single location, building, or unit.
B. In the event that the activity, location or risk associated with the activity requires a fire
safety inspection in excess of the time estimated within the permit fee (one hour) an inspection fee
equal to the actual cost to the city of providing the inspection shall be charged pursuant to ECDC
19.25.030.
C. The following activities regulated pursuant to the IFC shall not require a permit to be issued
under this section. Nothing herein shall be interpreted, however, to exempt these activities from
other permits or licenses required by law or ordinance. The accepted activities are:
1. Carnivals and fairs;
2. Open flames and candles;
3. Open burning (see ECC 5.22.030);
4. Fire hydrants and water control valves;
5. Private fire hydrants;
6. Roof-top heliports;
7. Waste handling.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.025 Charges for water mains and hydrants.
A. Water main replacement to city standards, plans and specifications will be accomplished by
the city in accordance with the city’s water comprehensive plan and adopted capital improvement
program. For private development, owners shall be responsible for the replacement (upgrade) of
the existing public main (including fire hydrants and appurtenances) to city standard when
identified by the city engineer as a condition of development approval. The city will pay the
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difference in material costs only between six inches and the size that is required to be installed only
when the existing system is a looped system.
B. A hydrant use permit issued by the public works director is required in order for any person
or entity other than fire department personnel to draw water from any fire hydrant.
C. The installation of water mains, fire hydrants and appurtenances to properties not previously
served shall be sized in accordance with the city’s water comprehensive plan, built to city standard
and shall be at the benefited property owner’s or developer’s expense.
D. Oversized water mains required for special use demands relating to a particular property or
development shall be installed at the developer’s or property owner’s expense.
E. If the water mains installed pursuant to subsections C and D of this section provide service
or benefits to properties other than owned by the water main installer, latecomer agreements may
be arranged between the city and the installer for the construction and dedication of the water
facilities pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 35.91 RCW. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.030 Charges for fire review and inspection.
A. Certain licenses and permits issued by the city include a fire department safety inspection.
The cost of the permit may include an estimate of the normal time associated with the fire
inspection. Where the permit does not include such an estimate, or when the estimate of time
established within the ordinance is exceeded by the actual time spent inspecting a premises,
location or activity, the actual cost of conducting the inspection shall be charged. The
administrative services director is authorized to establish on an annual basis, in conjunction with or
immediately following the budget process, a fee for the hourly charge associated with the provision
of services by reasonable classifications of city employees.
B. The permittee shall pay the actual charges of inspection, in addition to the permit fee
associated with such activity. Licenses and permits requiring the actual payment of inspection
charges include, but are not limited to, public amusements licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.32
ECC, cabaret dances licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.48 ECC, adult entertainment facilities
licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.52 ECC, and aircraft landing licenses issued pursuant to
Chapter 4.80 ECC.
C. No charge shall be levied against any department or agency of the city of Edmonds
operating within the city’s general fund. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.035 Fire extinguishers and systems service.
A. A service permit or a current license/certification by an approved testing authority shall be
required for the servicing testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing
systems.
B. Applicants for a permit to service fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems shall be
required to take and pass an examination to be established by the fire marshal. Permit fees are set
forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC. If the permit is not issued, because the examination is not held or
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the applicant fails to complete the examination, a refund of the permit fee will be made to the
applicant.
C. Service permits shall be issued by the fire marshal. The permit may be revoked at any time
the permittee fails to comply with city, state or federal regulations. The permit is not transferable
and shall be void if the permit holder changes business address or employers.
D. The permit shall expire after five years. The permittee shall then obtain a new permit if he
wishes to continue servicing fire extinguishers or fire extinguishing systems.
E. The fire marshal may waive permit requirements for applicant when provided with proof of
current license or current certification by an approved testing authority. The fire marshal may, as
often as necessary, inquire with licensing authority regarding licensing and certification testing
methods, requirements and dates of effectiveness, prior to approval for work performed.
F. A certificate of inspection for every system test, maintenance, activation and repair shall be
forwarded to the fire marshal upon completion of service. One copy of that record shall be
maintained on the premises.
G. Appeals regarding the administration of the fire extinguisher and fire-extinguishing system
service permit and license approval process shall file their appeal with the fire chief and be heard
before the board of appeals pursuant to Chapter 19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.040 Automatic sprinkler systems.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained throughout every building
constructed under the International Residential Code containing five or more attached dwelling
units. Residential or quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in accordance with their
approved listing in the dwelling. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.045 Modifications, interpretations and appeals.
A. The fire marshal may modify any of the provisions of the IFC or this chapter on written
application by the owner or lessee when there are practical difficulties in carrying out the strict
letter of the code. Approved modifications, including alternative materials and methods, shall
observe the spirit of the code, secure the public safety and do substantial justice. The particulars of
an approved modification shall be written by the fire marshal and kept in the records of the
department. A signed copy shall be promptly given to the applicant.
B. Fire department modifications and code interpretations shall be maintained in writing
so as to aid in conformance and uniform application to the intent of ruling fire and life safety
related codes, ordinances, and standards.
C. Whenever the fire marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied
for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and
meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from
the decision of the fire marshal to the fire chief. Such appeals shall be governed by the procedures
set forth in Chapter 19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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19.25.050 Water mains and fire hydrants. Fire protection water supplies.
All fire hydrants, water main and appurtenance installations shall meet the provisions of this
chapter as well as other applicable plans, standards and codes adopted by the city of Edmonds, as a
condition of approval of subdivisions and building permits. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.055 Location of public hydrants.
A. Public hydrants are those owned by the city.
B. All public fire hydrants shall be installed at street intersections where possible. Public
hydrants spacing shall be measured along vehicle access routes.
C. In areas zoned for single-family residential use, public hydrants shall be spaced no more
than 600 feet apart. If dead-end streets, or driveways, singly or in combination, are over 300 feet
long, additional public hydrants shall be installed so that the public hydrant spacing is not over 600
feet.
D. In areas other than single-family residential, public fire hydrants shall be spaced an average
of 300 feet apart. If dead-end streets or driveways, singly or in combination, are over 150 feet long,
additional public hydrants shall be installed so that the public hydrant spacing is not over 300 feet.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.060 Location of private hydrants.
A. A private hydrant is privately owned, but is subject to the use of the city for inspection and
testing at reasonable times, and for fire suppression at any time. All private hydrants shall be
connected to the city water main through a privately owned and maintained double detector check
valve assembly.
B. All buildings except single-family dwellings that are located so that a portion is more than
200 feet from a street, as measured along vehicle access routes, shall have private fire hydrants
located at the building. Single-family dwellings with a fire-flow calculation area greater than
4,800 square feet within the exterior walls may require a private hydrant.
C. Buildings having required fire flows of 3,000 gallons per minute may have fire hydrants on
one side of the building only. There shall never be fewer than two fire hydrants for any building
larger than 5,000 square feet in the first floor area including covered parking and storage. When
the required fire flow is 3,000 gallons per minute or greater, the fire hydrants shall be served by a
looped main around the building or complex of buildings.
D. Fire hydrants shall be spaced on an average 300 feet around the perimeter line, 50 feet out
of the buildings. All hydrants shall be placed in locations accessible to fire department vehicles
adjacent to fire apparatus access roads. The fire marshal shall determine the location of fire
hydrants depending on utility, topography and building location for maximum fire protection. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.065 Mains and service lines.
A. All public hydrants in single-family areas shall be supplied by not less than six-inch looped
water mains. All hydrants in areas other than single-family residential shall be supplied by not less
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than eight-inch looped water mains. Dead-end water mains to hydrants shall be at least eight
inches in diameter, with the exception of mains up to 50 feet long which may be no less than six
inches in diameter.
B. The service line from the water main to the hydrant shall be no less than six inches in
diameter. Any service lines over 50 feet in length from water main to hydrant shall be no less than
eight inches in diameter.
C. When city streets, or state highways having water mains in the public right-of-way, are
improved to permanent street or highway improvement standards, any water mains in the public
right-of-way of said streets or highways that are substandard as to size or material according to
applicable city standards shall be replaced with ductile iron water mains conforming to applicable
city standards and plans. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.070 Hydrant specifications.
A. The installation of flush type hydrants (hydrants entirely below grade) is prohibited.
B. Fire hydrants shall have two two-and-one-half-inch hose outlets and one four-and-one-half-
inch pumper outlet. All outlets’ ports shall have national standard thread. Additionally, the pumper
outlet shall be provided with a four-inch Storz adapter. Fire hydrants shall meet the American
Water Works Association, Standard No. C-502 and current city standards.
C. Fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with generally accepted
engineering practices and city standards, and to the approval of the city engineer, who shall also
approve the selection and use of all pipe fittings and valves. There shall be a foot valve installed
between the service main and the hydrant sufficient to permit the repair and replacement of the
hydrant without disruption of water service. The foot valve shall be installed to city standards. The
location of all such valves installed shall be properly and accurately marked on as-built plans or
drawings with generally acceptable engineering detail, two copies of which shall be furnished to
the public works department. Valves shall be furnished with a standard valve box.
D. Hydrants shall stand plumb, be set to established street grade with the lowest outlet of the
hydrant at least 18 inches above the adjacent finished grade and at least 36 inches of clear area
around the hydrant for clearance of hydrant wrench on both outlets and on the control valve. The
pumper port shall face the street, as determined by the fire marshal.
E. Where reasonably necessary to protect a hydrant from damage, the fire marshal may require
hydrants to be protected by two or more posts, eight inches in diameter by five feet long, made
either of reinforced concrete or steel.
F. If there presently exist fire hydrants which do not conform to these requirements, they shall
be replaced with conforming hydrants upon redevelopment or the timetable established by the
city’s comprehensive plan.
G. No person shall plant any vegetation, erect any structure or perform any action which
results in the obstruction of a fire hydrant for a distance of 50 feet along the immediate route of
approach. The owner-occupant of any area in which a hydrant is located shall be responsible for
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removing weed and tree growth from around the hydrant for a distance of not less than five feet.
The purpose of this section is to maintain clear approach and visual area around the hydrant.
H. The installation of the fire hydrants and mains may be accomplished by city capital
contract, developers (as a condition of development) or public works department employees. All
installations are to be approved by the city engineer.
I. Following the installation of fire hydrants, all pipes, valves and hydrants shall be pressure
tested, purified, flushed and sampled to meet the requirements of the American Water Works
Association, Standard No. C-502. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.25.075 Penalties.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the IFC including those standards of the
National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the IFC as adopted and amended
herein or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made
thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted
and approved thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with
such an order as affirmed or modified by decision of the city’s board of appeals or by a court of
competent jurisdiction, within the required time, shall severally for each and every such violation
and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided in ECC
5.50.020.
B. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation nor permit it
to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects
within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions
exist or are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalty
shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.30
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
19.30.000 State Energy Code adopted.
19.30.000 State Energy Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27A.022, 19.27A.025 and 19.27A.045, the Washington
State Energy Code, 2006 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the energy
code of the city of Edmonds, pursuant to RCW 19.27 and RCW 34.05 together with state
amendments set forth in Chapter 51-11 WAC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.35
VENTILATION CODE
Sections:
19.35.000 State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code adopted.
19.35.005 Conflicts with other codes.
19.35.000 State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.020 and 19.27.190, the 2006 Edition of the
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code is hereby adopted by reference as if
fully set forth as the ventilation code of the city of Edmonds, pursuant to RCW 19.27.190 and
together with the state amendments set forth in Chapter 51-13 WAC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.35.005 Conflicts with other codes.
A. In addition to the requirements of this code, buildings shall conform to the provisions of the
State Building Code, Chapter 19.27 RCW, and Chapters 51-50, 51-52, 51-54 and 51-56 WAC. In
case of conflicts between the IBC, UPC, IMC and IFC as adopted and amended in Chapters 51-50,
51-52, 51-54 and 51-56 WAC, the provisions of Chapter 51-13 WAC shall govern. This code is not
intended to abridge any safety or health requirements under any other applicable codes or
ordinances.
B. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a
conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.40
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
Sections:
19.40.000 Dangerous buildings code adopted.
19.40.005 Purpose and code conflicts.
19.40.010 Section amendments.
19.40.000 Dangerous buildings code adopted.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the
International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as
the dangerous building code for the city of Edmonds, and the amendments contained herein. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.40.005 Purpose and code conflicts.
A. It is the purpose of this code to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be
cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the International Building Code,
International Residential Code, Uniform Housing Code or otherwise available by law, whereby
buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, property, safety or
welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated or
demolished. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the
terms of this code.
B. If there is a conflict between the building code, dangerous building code, plumbing code,
mechanical code or housing code, then the conditions, requirements, provisions or terms which
provide, in the opinion of the building official, for the greatest public safety shall be observed and
shall control. In addition to the remedies adopted in such code, criminal penalties may be imposed
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.85 ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.40.010 Section amendments.
A. Chapter 2 Enforcement.
1. Section 205 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
B. Chapter 3 Definitions.
1. Section 302, Dangerous Building, is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection 19 to read as follows:
19. Whenever a building or portion thereof is determined to be contaminated
with toxic chemicals. A rebuttable presumption is hereby created that a building is
contaminated with toxic chemicals if such a determination is made by the Snohomish County
Health District, by the Washington State Department of Ecology, or by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, in accordance with such criteria and standards as such public agencies shall
establish. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.45
HOUSING CODE
Sections:
19.45.000 Uniform Housing Code adopted.
19.45.005 Purpose and code conflicts.
19.45.000 Uniform Housing Code adopted.
The Uniform Housing Code (UHC), 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of
Building Officials is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the housing code for the
city of Edmonds, subject to the following amendment: Section 203, Appeals, is replaced by
Chapter 19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.45.005 Purpose and code conflicts.
A. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health,
property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, location, and
maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.
B. In cases where the Uniform Housing Code and the current adopted International Building
Code and International Residential Code conflict or, if there is a conflict between the building code,
dangerous buildings code, plumbing code, mechanical code or housing code, then the conditions,
requirements, provisions or terms which provide, in the opinion of the building official, for the
greatest public safety shall be observed and shall control. In addition to the remedies adopted in
such code, criminal penalties may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.85 ECDC.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.50
HISTORIC BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.50.000 State Historic Building Code adopted.
19.50.005 Purpose, scope and code conflicts.
19.50.010 Fully complete application.
19.50.015 Concurrent review.
19.50.020 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
19.50.000 State Historic Building Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.120 and 19.27.074, and WSR 91-01-103, the 1991
Edition of the State Historic Building Code (SHBC) as printed and distributed by the Washington
Association of Building Officials, including state amendments set forth in Chapter 51-19 WAC, is
hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the historic building code of the city of Edmonds
subject to the following amendment: WAC 51-19-280, Appeals, is replaced by Chapter 19.80
ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.50.005 Purpose, scope and code conflicts.
A. The provisions of the SHBC shall constitute the minimum standards for the preservation,
restoration and related reconstruction, rehabilitation, strengthening, or relocation of buildings or
structures, changes of occupancy and alteration or repair of designated historic buildings. This
code applies only to designated historic buildings deemed so by the Edmonds historic preservation
commission. It is the purpose of the SHBC to establish regulations and code alternatives to
preserve original or restored architectural elements and features so that any alterations to the
historic building or structure will result in a building or structure that will be less hazardous, based
on minimum life safety and fire codes, than the existing building.
B. If there is a conflict between the International Building Code, Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, International Fuel Gas Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
International Mechanical Code or Uniform Housing Code, then the conditions, requirements,
provisions or terms which provide, in the opinion of the building official, for the greatest public
safety shall be observed and shall control. In addition to the remedies adopted in such code,
criminal penalties may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.85 ECDC. [Ord. 3502
§ 2, 2004].
19.50.010 Fully complete application.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, an applicant’s rights shall vest
when a fully complete building permit application is filed pursuant to ECDC 19.00.015. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.50.015 Concurrent review.
An applicant may submit an application for building permit approval and request plan review
services concurrently with, or at any time following, the submittal of a complete application for any
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necessary or required discretionary permit approval or discretionary hearing pursuant to ECDC
19.00.020. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.50.020 Architectural design review – Optional vesting.
An applicant of a designated historic building may submit an augmented ADB application pursuant
to ECDC 19.00.025. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.55
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
19.55.000 National Electrical Code adopted.
19.55.005 When code effective.
19.55.010 Nonliability.
19.55.015 Conflicts – How resolved.
19.55.000 National Electrical Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, the National Electrical Code, 2002
Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted as the
electrical code for the city of Edmonds subject to the amendments made herein. The State of
Washington Department of Labor and Industries, Electrical Inspection Section, Rules and
Regulations for Installing Electric Wiring and Equipment and Administrative Rules, 2002 Edition,
is hereby adopted as part of the electrical code of the city of Edmonds. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.55.005 When code effective.
If the state of Washington, through its duly designated electrical inspector or inspectors, for any
reason fails to continue to inspect electrical installation, license the same or provide the standards,
the provisions of the Edmonds electrical code as amended shall be applicable to all electrical
installation in the city as if the state of Washington had not exercised jurisdiction of any kind.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.55.010 Nonliability.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning,
operating or installing any electrical equipment for damages to anyone injured by a defect of the
equipment, nor shall the city or its agent be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the
inspection under this code or the certificate of inspection issued by the building department. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.55.015 Conflicts – How resolved.
If there is any conflict between the electrical code of the city, the National Electrical Code and/or
the rules and regulations as set forth by the state of Washington for electric wires and equipment,
then the conditions, requirements, provisions or terms which provide, in the opinion of the building
official, for the greatest public safety shall be observed and shall control. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.60
MOVING BUILDINGS
Sections:
19.60.000 Permit required.
19.60.005 Applicability.
19.60.010 Application requirements.
19.60.015 Pre-move inspection requirements and building upgrades.
19.60.020 Correction of defects.
19.60.000 Permit required.
Any person who proposes to move an existing building into or through the city of Edmonds shall,
before the move, apply for and obtain a moving permit from the building official. A moving permit
is separate from, and in addition to, any and all other permits required to bring the moved building
into compliance with current adopted codes and city regulations. Separate permit approvals for
grading, shoring, foundation, remodeling, repair or alteration may be imposed to bring the building
to current adopted code standards and zoning compliance for height and setbacks. [Ord. 3502 § 2,
2004].
19.60.005 Applicability.
Building or structures moved into or within the city shall comply with the provisions of this code
including the current adopted editions of the following codes: International Building Code,
International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Washington State Energy Code, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, State
Historic Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, and applicable state WAC amendments. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.60.010 Application requirements.
A. In order to obtain permits to move any building through, along, or across the streets or any
public place within city limits, the building official shall determine permit submittal requirements
which, at a minimum, shall contain:
1. Proposed route;
2. Location of any overhead utility lines or traffic signals along with their height along
the route; and
3. Dimensions of building proposed to be moved.
B. The permit application shall be reviewed by the building official, public works director,
police chief, traffic engineer, fire department and any other affected city department. If the
proposed moving will unduly interfere with the rights of the public as determined by the city
engineer or designee, the permit shall be denied. Denial of the application by one department shall
constitute denial of the permit by the city.
C. A performance bond or frozen fund, pursuant to Chapter 17.10 ECDC, in an amount to be
determined by the building official shall be posted prior to permit issuance guaranteeing the
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completion of all required site development improvements or site clean-up and/or repair of damage
to public property no later than 180 days after the permit is issued. The bond or frozen fund will be
exonerated upon final project approval provided all required site restoration and/or improvements
are installed, inspected and approved to city standards.
D. The moving contractor shall be state licensed and carry general public liability insurance for
the amount no less than $1,000,000, valid during entire building moving operations, and the
insurance policy shall name the city as an additional named insured, against the injury, death,
property damage and/or loss arising from or out of the city’s involvement in the permitting process
for the project.
E. As a condition of obtaining a moving permit, the moving contractor shall assume all
liability for any damage to public property by such moving operations. Repair of damage to any
public property improvement shall be completed under a valid permit within 30 days of date of
notice. Emergency repair work performed by city crews to repair damage to public improvements
shall be charged against the moving contractor. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.60.015 Pre-move inspection requirements and building upgrades.
A. Upon application and payment of the building moving permit fee, the building official shall
notify the applicant of the date and time of his pre-move inspection. The pre-move inspection shall
be made at the original location of the building before it is moved.
B. The applicant shall remove from the building as much of the interior wall and ceiling
coverings as is necessary in the judgment of the building official to conduct a thorough inspection
of the wiring, plumbing and structural features of the building. The building official shall
determine what structural, energy, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical and life-safety upgrades shall
be imposed on any building moved into or within city limits in compliance with current adopted
codes. Designated historic buildings are also subject to provisions of Chapter 19.50 ECDC. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.60.020 Correction of defects.
If, at or after the time of the inspection, the building official notifies the applicant that any portion
of the building, electrical wiring or rough plumbing is in any way in violation of the ordinances of
the city of Edmonds, so that compliance will require a replacement of any parts or materials used,
then any defective parts or materials shall be removed from the building before it is moved. Any
corrections required to comply with the ECDC, IBC and IRC shall be completed and inspected
before final approval and occupancy is granted. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.65
MARINAS
Sections:
19.65.000 Application.
19.65.005 Building code – Compliance required.
19.65.010 Design live loads.
19.65.015 Materials.
19.65.020 Area and location requirements.
19.65.025 Fire requirements.
19.65.000 Application.
The provisions of this chapter apply to the construction, changes, repair and use of a small boat
marina providing covered floating boat moorage within the city. A marina is a basin of safe
anchorage providing moorage for small vessels. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.65.005 Building code – Compliance required.
All construction on or in connection with a marina shall comply with all the provisions of ECDC
Title 19 including permits, permit fees and penalties and all other applicable ordinances of the city
and other applicable laws. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.65.010 Design live loads.
A. Decks. Float decks shall have a design live load of at least 40 pounds per square foot
minimum.
B. Roofs. The roof structures shall have a design live load of at least 25 pounds per square
foot minimum.
C. Ramps. The ramps to floats shall have a design live load of at least 40 pounds per square
foot minimum. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.65.015 Materials.
A. Roofs. Roof coverings shall be non-combustible.
B. Floats. Floating structures and floats shall be material of a type approved by the building
official. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.65.020 Area and location requirements.
A. Length of Floats. The maximum length of any combination of floats shall be 500 feet from
the shore end of the gangplank to the outer end of the main float. A main float is a center or side
float connected by a ramp to the shore, being fixed laterally by a system of piling but allowed to
move vertically, and may have finger floats connected at intervals.
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B. Length of Roofs. The maximum length of any roof over floats shall be 400 feet, measured
along a main float. At least 75 percent of the exterior walls shall be open. The maximum area
covered shall be 30,000 square feet over any single main float area.
C. Separation. The minimum separation of covered moorage shall be 20 feet.
D. Floats, piers, and walkways shall provide an aisle not less than 44 inches in width. [Ord.
3502 § 2, 2004].
19.65.025 Fire requirements.
A. Hydrants. The maximum distance from any point on a float system to an approved fire
hydrant shall be 600 feet, except for fuel floats. Approved fire extinguishers shall be placed at
covered moorage along the main float system at intervals not exceeding 120 feet from any single
covered boat stall.
B. Fuel Floats.
1. Fuel floats shall be constructed of gas-resistant flotation material and shall be
separated from other floats by at least 80 feet of open water.
2. All fuel storage tanks shall be located underground.
3. All fuel lines shall be provided with flexible connections from shore to floating
facilities.
4. Fire extinguishers shall be provided near fuel dispensers as approved by the
Edmonds fire department.
5. Gangplank access from shore to fuel floats shall be within 175 feet of fuel
dispensers.
6. Fresh water taps shall be available on fuel floats.
7. All portions of a fuel float shall be located within 300 feet of a fire hydrant.
8. Moorage at any fuel float shall be prohibited and unlawful except during the shortest
time necessary to take on fuel. Moorage shall be unlawful at any fuel float at any time the fuel
pumps are not open for business and physically attended by the fuel pump proprietor or, his agent,
or employee, or port tenant trained to a fire department approved environmental and safety
standard. It shall be the independent responsibility of the fuel pump proprietor, vessel operator,
and vessel owner to comply with this subsection and each said person or class of persons shall be
subject to the penalties of ECC 5.50.020 for any and all violations hereof.
C. Fire Protection Standard Adopted. The “Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and
Boatyards” 2000 2006 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association Publication No. 303 is
hereby adopted to provide the minimum acceptable level of safety to life and property from fire and
electrical hazards at marinas and boatyards. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the
fire and electrical codes of the city of Edmonds as adopted by this title, the fire and electrical codes
shall prevail. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.70
FEES
Sections:
19.70.000 Scope.
19.70.005 Payment of fees.
19.70.010 Schedule of permit fees.
19.70.015 Establishing building construction valuation.
19.70.020 Work commencing before permit issuance.
19.70.025 Refunds.
19.70.000 Scope.
Fees associated with ECDC Title 19 including plan review, permit, inspection and related
development or mitigation fees are established by this chapter and as set forth in ECDC 15.00.020.
Fees may be altered pursuant to city Resolution 997. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.70.005 Payment of fees.
A permit shall not be considered valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an
amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. Before issuance
of any permit authorized by this code, the building official shall collect all applicable permit fees.
Separate permits and fees shall apply as indicated elsewhere in this code and shall be collected
prior to permit issuance. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.70.010 Schedule of permit fees.
For buildings, structures, grading, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a
permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with this chapter and ECDC
15.00.020. Fee schedules are on file in the city clerk’s office.
A. Plan Review Fee. Before accepting a set of plans and specifications for plan review, the
building official shall collect the full plan review fee. Plan review fees shall be in addition to, and a
percentage of, the required permit fee as calculated pursuant to ECDC 19.70.015.
B. Permit Fee. Before issuing a building permit and releasing approved plans, the building
official shall collect the full building permit fees including supplemental required permit fees,
inspection fees and any additional plan review fee or violation compliance fee, development fee or
mitigation fee outstanding at the time of permit issuance. Building construction valuation shall be
determined by ECDC 19.70.015.
C. Inspection Fee. Inspection and reinspection fees shall be paid prior to any inspection by
city staff. Inspection fees are established and set forth in this chapter.
D. Related Development or Mitigation Fees. The payment of the fee for construction,
alteration, removal or demolition done in connection, or concurrently with, the work authorized by
a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other
fees that are prescribed by law. Fees for other permits or related development fees shall be as set
forth in ECDC 15.00.020. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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19.70.015 Establishing building construction valuation.
The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated building construction valuation at time of
application. Building construction valuation for the purpose of calculating permit fees shall include
total value of work including fair-market labor and materials with equipment needed to complete
the work, including but not limited to all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well
as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire
extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. If, in the opinion of the building
official, the building construction valuation is underestimated on the application, the building
official shall assign a building construction valuation. Permit valuation for new construction shall
be based on square footage building construction valuation as established by the building official.
[Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.70.020 Work commencing before permit issuance.
Any person who commences any work regulated by this title including work on a building,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be
subject to a violation compliance fee established by the building official pursuant to the city’s fee
schedule adopted by resolution that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. The violation
compliance fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The
payment of such violation compliance fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Violation compliance fees are
set forth in this chapter. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.70.025 Refunds.
The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected. The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee
paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The building official shall not authorize refunding of
any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days
after the date of fee payment. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.75
STREET NAMES AND
ADDRESS NUMBERING
Sections:
19.75.000 Adoption of street name map and criteria.
19.75.005 Adoption of property and building numbering system and criteria.
19.75.010 Other street names and premises numbers prohibited.
19.75.000 Adoption of street name map and criteria.
A. There is hereby established a uniform system of designating street names/numbers in the
city of Edmonds. The street names/numbers are those depicted on that map entitled, “official street
map,” a copy of which has been authenticated by the mayor of the city and the attestation of the
city clerk. The map and all explanatory matter on the map is re-adopted and affirmed and by this
reference is incorporated herein as if set forth in full. Official street name/number designations are
the responsibility of the city engineer.
B. Pursuant to ECDC 18.50.030, any change to the name or number of any street on the
official street map shall be by action of the city council approving an ordinance changing the
official street map.
C. The city engineer shall maintain and update the official street map and shall
designate/approve public and private street names/numbers in accordance with this chapter. All
approved street names/numbers shall be forwarded to the United States Postal Service (USPS),
public and private utilities, law enforcement agencies, emergency services providers, and other
persons of new or corrected street names/numbers. The city engineer shall develop policies and
guidelines for street names and numbers in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. New street designations shall be in accordance with the Snohomish County grid
system and the official street map.
2. When descriptive street names (as opposed to numerical street designations) are
allowed by subsection (C)(1) of this section, preference shall be for descriptive names with logical
relationship to locale or geographic area, and avoidance of private individual names.
3. Facilitation of map reading and indexing to assist in rapid location of streets and
addresses.
4. Avoidance of multiple and/or alternative names for single street sections and
requirement of selection of a primary street designation to assist in the Enhanced 9-1-1 grid system
for emergency services dispatching.
5. Any other appropriate and applicable standards concerning street and street
designations as well as current department of public works policies, guidelines, or rules for naming
public street as determined by the director. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.75.005 Adoption of property and building numbering system and criteria.
A. There is hereby established a uniform system for numbering properties, buildings and
primary structures in the city of Edmonds. The official building and property address map
depicting all issued property address numbers is maintained by the building official or designee.
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The building official assigns, maintains and corrects addresses for the city of Edmonds and shall
notify the United States Post Service (USPS), emergency services providers and other persons of
new or corrected addresses.
B. Addresses shall conform to the numerical grid system established by Enhanced 9-1-1. The
number utilized by each building or property shall be that number within the system assigned by
the building official. Addresses are assigned based on the location of the driveway access or house
frontage to a street and only one address is allowed per building on any lot. Numbers assigned
during any previous numbering system that fit within the grid system are hereby ratified and shall
remain in full force and effect.
C. The building official shall require any address not in conformance or any address that poses
any problem or confusion for safety and emergency response be changed within 30 days of written
notification from the city of Edmonds.
D. All owners or occupants of all buildings and structures in the city of Edmonds, other than
garages or other similar buildings or structures of a secondary nature to the primary building or
structure, shall affix and maintain the officially designated premises number to the building or
structure pursuant to ECDC 19.00.005(B)(1). When topography or vegetation may obscure vision
from the street, the numerals shall be affixed as to be as reasonably visible from the street.
E. Where any commercial building, multiple-family residential structure, or other similar
structure has more than one entrance serving separate occupants, a suite designation or apartment
number shall be assigned to each entrance serving a tenant or resident in addition to the number
assigned to the principal entrance of the building or structure. The unit designations shall be
progressive as assigned in the progressive direction of the street and per the property numbering
system approved by this code.
F. All requests for a building or property address change shall be made in writing to the
building official and all of the following conditions shall be present in order for the request to be
approved:
1. An obvious error shall exist (i.e., the building was addressed off a street not
associated with the site, the building or property addresses are out of sequence, duplicate address
exists), etc.
2. The existing address could delay fire, police or emergency services from finding the
location in an emergency.
3. The fire department agrees the address change is necessary. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.75.010 Other street names and premises numbers prohibited.
It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises, building or structure to display a street
name or premises number other than those officially designated pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter, subject to penalties per Chapter 5.50 ECC and Chapter 20.110 ECDC. [Ord. 3502 § 2,
2004].
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Chapter 19.80
BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections:
19.80.000 Purpose and applicability.
19.80.005 Application and fee.
19.80.010 Board of appeals membership.
19.80.015 Board of appeals procedures.
19.80.020 Powers and duties of the board.
19.80.025 Appeals from decisions of the board.
19.80.030 Snohomish County regional board of appeals.
19.80.000 Purpose and applicability.
A. All properly filed appeals pursuant to the adopted codes of ECDC Title 19 shall be heard by
the board of appeals created by this chapter. The board shall have no authority to review
administrative decisions or grant modifications to the provisions of any administrative chapter as
adopted by ECDC Title 19, nor can the board waive a code requirement.
B. The board of appeals shall hear appeals from the building official’s interpretation of the
adopted building codes, determinations of suitable alternative methods and materials, and any other
appeal delegated to a board of appeals pursuant to the state building codes, including but not
limited to the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Fire
Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the State Historical Building Code, the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Mechanical
Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and any and all other codes adopted pursuant to the direction
and authority of Chapter 19.27 RCW.
C. The provisions of the state building codes as adopted by the city are not intended to prevent
the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
this code, provided any alternative has been approved and its use authorized by the building official
or on appeal or request for review by the board of appeals. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.80.005 Application and fee.
An application for appeal shall be filed with the building official upon a departmental form within
10 days of the date of formal written decision. The application shall be accompanied by the
required fee as set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC and shall be complete in all aspects before the
hearing shall be scheduled. Failure to supplement an incomplete application within 10 business
days of filing shall constitute an incomplete application and the administrative recourse of appeal
shall be denied. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.80.010 Board of appeals membership.
A. There is created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience
and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of
the city of Edmonds. The technical expertise of board members shall be supplied through training
or experience as an architect, builder, general contractor, developer, fire inspector, mechanical
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engineer, electrician, plumber, or structural engineer. The board members shall be active,
practicing members of one of the prior listed disciplines or professions and include one lay person.
Technical members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor and must reside in Snohomish
County; the lay person shall be a resident of the city of Edmonds.
B. The board shall consist of nine voting members and four alternates appointed by the mayor.
The board shall be comprised of persons with the following backgrounds or professional
designations:
1. Position One. Structural engineer registered by the state of Washington with at least
five years’ experience.
2. Position Two. Certified fire protection specialist with at least five years’ experience.
3. Position Three. Mechanical engineer registered by the state of Washington with at
least five years’ experience.
4. Position Four. Architect registered by the state of Washington with at least five
years’ experience.
5. Position Five. Electrician licensed by the state of Washington with at least five
years’ experience.
6. Position Six. Journeyman plumber licensed by the state of Washington with at least
five years’ experience
7. Positions Seven and Eight. General contractor, developer or builder licensed by the
state of Washington with at least five years’ experience.
8. Position Nine. Citizen member of the city of Edmonds who is not associated with
the building industry.
9. Alternates. Four additional alternates will be chosen to be called by the board
during absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members are required to meet one of the
technical qualifications required for board membership. In the absence of any member of the
board, the alternates shall be authorized to fill such temporary vacancy, regardless of the resulting
composition of the board, with the full power accorded the regular member. The board chairman
shall appoint the alternate. A permanent vacancy shall be filled by an alternate who is appointed by
the mayor. Alternates may appear at all meetings but shall not vote unless they are filling a
temporary vacancy.
C. Building Official Duties.
1. Hearing Secretary. The secretary of the board shall be the building official. The
secretary shall be the custodian of the records, shall conduct official correspondence of the board
and generally be responsible for clerical work of the board. The secretary shall be present at the
appeal meetings and shall present all relevant information regarding appeals to the board, including
the application and other information submitted by the appellant prior to the hearing. The secretary
shall notify all interested parties regarding matters of the board.
2. Building Department Representatives. The building official shall be an ex officio
member of the board without voting power.
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D. Fire Department Representatives. The chief of the fire prevention bureau, or his authorized
representative, shall be an ex officio member to the board without voting power. [Ord. 3502 § 2,
2004].
19.80.015 Board of appeals procedures.
A. Terms. As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, the mayor shall
appoint the initial board members to overlapping terms. Two technical members shall be appointed
to a one-year term, two technical members shall be appointed to two-year terms, two technical
members shall be appointed to three-year terms, and the remaining members shall be appointed to
three-year terms. Following initial terms, subsequent terms of all board members and alternates
shall be for three calendar years. No member of the board shall serve more than three consecutive
full terms, or a total of more than nine consecutive calendar years.
B. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings may be held once each month, or as often as may be
required. At the first regular meeting of each calendar year, the board shall elect a chairman and a
vice chairman. The chairman of the board shall require that all members of the board be polled
during voting at the meeting. Seven members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
C. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be held by the chairman and at such times as the
board shall determine. The board, the city or an appellant may request a special meeting. Any
special meeting held at the request of an appellant shall be paid for by the appellant in the amount
set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum at special
meetings.
D. Executive Sessions. Executive sessions of the board may be called pursuant to the State
Open Public Meetings law by the chairman or the vice chairman of the board and are not open to
the public. The building official shall attend as secretary.
E. Public Notice. Public notice shall be given of all meetings. Upon written receipt and
confirmation of a complete appeal of a request, notice shall be sent to the fire department, the
health department, the city attorney and the owner of the real estate and parties within 100 feet
affected by the request. No hearing shall be scheduled until 15 days after the required hearing
notifications are mailed. Meetings shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellants’
representative, the building official, and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an
opportunity to be heard.
F. Oath/Subpoena. The chairman may administer oaths, accept affirmations and compel the
attendance of witnesses. A failure or refusal to appear in response to a subpoena issued by the
board shall constitute a violation of these adopted codes and be subject to the penalties as outlined
in Chapter 19.85 ECDC.
G. Department/Interested Party. At any public meeting a representative of the city building
and fire department and any other interested party may appear in person, by agent or by attorney,
offer evidence and testimony and cross-examine witnesses. All evidence and testimony shall be
presented publicly. The board may take judicial notice of facts to the same extent and in the same
manner as courts of record and may consider relevant facts within the personal knowledge of any
member of the board that are stated into the record by such member.
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H. Recording. All meetings before the board shall be recorded.
I. Compensation. The board shall receive no compensation regardless of number or type of
cases heard.
J. Removal. Board members shall be removed from office by the mayor prior to the end of
their terms only for just cause. Any member who is unavailable for three consecutive appeal
hearings shall be automatically removed and an alternate appointed as provided for herein.
K. Conflict of Interest. Members with a material or financial interest in a matter before the
board shall declare such interest and refrain from participating in discussions, deliberations, and
voting on such matters. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.80.020 Powers and duties of the board.
A. The board shall adopt rules and procedures governing all proceedings consistent with the
provisions set forth herein. The rules and regulations shall include meeting location, meeting time,
procedures, contents of a complete appeal application and time to be allotted for each case.
B. Subject to the limitations enumerated herein, the board shall have and may exercise the
following powers:
1. The board shall have no authority relative to the interpretation of the administrative
provisions of any of the state building codes, nor shall the board be empowered to waive any
requirement of any such code.
2. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to permit the board to hear any appeal, nor any
request for deviation of design or alternative methods with respect to any property lying within a
recognized landslide hazard and earth subsidence area or which is otherwise subject to the
requirements of Chapter 19.10 ECDC including effecting map changes.
3. The board, on review, may approve the use of any material, alternate design or
method of construction providing that it finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies
with the provisions of this code and that the material, design, or method is, for the purpose
intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the applicable code in suitability, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation. The decision of the building official
shall not be overturned unless the board shall find that the following conditions exist:
a. That the appellant properly applied for an appeal;
b. That sufficient evidence, proof or testing reports were submitted by the
appellant that substantiated claims of equivalency;
c. That the proposed modification or alternate will not weaken the general
purpose of the adopted code;
d. That the proposed modification or alternate will be in harmony with the spirit
and purpose of the adopted code;
e. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the
public health and safety;
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f. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the
structural integrity of the building; and
g. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the fire
safety of the building.
4. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any notice or order
made by the building official and/or fire marshal in the enforcement of the adopted codes in this
title. The board shall have the power to stay the enforcement of any order issued by the building
and/or fire department unless the building official and/or fire marshal certifies that a stay of the
order or denial would, in the opinion of the building official and/or fire marshal, cause imminent
peril to life or property. A stay shall not constitute board approval, shall be personal to the
appellant and not transferable, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the
board. Any determination or order of the building and/or fire department shall be presumed to be
correct until evidence is introduced that would support a contrary determination.
5. Whenever the owner or legally responsible person of an alleged unsafe building,
structure, utility or other condition does not agree with the order from the building official and/or
fire marshal as to the correction to be made, he shall have the right to appeal to the board within 10
days from the date of said order. In his appeal, the appellant shall state how he proposes to make
the unsafe building, structure, utility or other condition safe and the board may require the appellant
to submit detailed engineering analysis or recommendations, accompanied by plans and
specifications prepared by a state licensed architect or registered professional engineer, as
prescribed in this adopted code. The board, in hearing such appeals, may require substantiating
data concerning the removal or other remedial steps to be taken to render the unsafe building,
structure, utility or other condition safe. In any matter in which an order or notice relating to an
unsafe building, structure, utility or other condition is appealed, the building and/or fire department
may certify to the board that the unsafe building, structure, utility or other condition could become
an imminent hazard, in which case the board shall schedule a meeting within five business days to
hear said appeal.
C. Burden of Proof.
1. The appellant bears the burden of proof in any proceeding before the board. If there
is insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that any
material or construction does not conform to the requirements of this code, the appeal from the
decision of the building official shall be denied.
2. The board may continue any proceeding in order to permit the appellant to provide
proof of compliance through tests conducted in accordance with general engineering practice and
best scientific evidence. Such tests shall be made by the appellant and at no expense to the
jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified by the applicable building code or by other
recognized testing standards. If there are not recognized and accepted test methods for the
proposed alternate, testing methods shall utilize generally accepted engineering practice and best
scientific method. Reports of such tests shall be retained and made a part of record of the
proceedings.
D. Decision of the Board.
1. The board shall render formal written decisions within 10 days date of the hearing.
Every decision of the board shall be based upon findings of fact and every finding of fact shall be
supported in the record of its proceedings. A mere finding or recitation of the enumerated
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conditions unaccompanied by findings of specific facts shall not be deemed findings of fact and
shall not be deemed compliance with the code. The building official shall take immediate action in
accordance with the decision of the board.
2. Copies of the decision shall be forwarded to the appellant, a copy shall be placed in
the appeal file and copies shall be made available to any person as a matter of public information.
Decisions shall be filed with the building or fire department as a matter of public record.
3. In the exercise of the powers described above, the board may reverse or affirm,
wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirements, decision or determination appealed from
the board, may impose conditions or requirements as deemed necessary and may hold cases in
abeyance until proper information needed by the board is supplied. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.80.025 Appeals from decisions of the board.
A. The filing of a land use petition for review shall not stay proceedings upon the decision
appealed but the court may grant a stay in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act.
B. All decisions of the board are appealable by Land Use Petition Act to Snohomish County
superior court. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
19.80.030 Snohomish County regional board of appeals.
As to such time that a regional board of appeals is established within Snohomish County, the city
reserves the right to replace the local city board of appeals with said regional board once an
interlocal agreement is approved and adopted by council action. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.85
PENALTIES
Sections:
19.85.000 Applicability.
19.85.000 Applicability.
The provisions of all adopted codes within ECDC Title 19 shall be subject to penalties as described
herein.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other organization to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter. Any person, firm, corporation or other organization violating any of
the provisions of ECDC Title 19 as adopted herein, or other provision of this chapter, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of ECDC Title 19 herein is
committed, continued or permitted, and upon the conviction thereof of such violation, and each
violation thereof such person, firm, corporation or other organization, and the officers, directors
and managers thereof shall be punishable as set forth in ECC 5.50.020 and Chapter 20.110 ECDC.
Nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit the discretion of the city to seek any other available
civil, statutory or common law remedies. [Ord. 3502 § 2, 2004].
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Chapter 19.90
LIMITATION OF BENEFITED AND PROTECTED CLASSES
Sections:
19.90.000 Limitation of benefited and protected classes.
19.90.000 Limitation of benefited and protected classes.
The building and supplemental codes adopted by ECDC Title 19 are for the purpose of providing
for and promoting the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Nothing in this title shall be
interpreted to create or otherwise establish any particular class or group of persons who will or
would be especially protected or benefited by the adoption of any code in this title. [Ord. 3502 § 2,
2004].
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Chapter 19.95
CONVERSION CONDOMINIUMS
Sections:
19.95.010 Definitions.
19.95.020 Relocation assistance.
19.95.030 Violations.
19.95.040 Civil penalty.
19.95.050 Enforcement.
19.95.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this
section:
A. “Condominium” means real property, portions of which are designated for separate
ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners
of those portions. Real property is not a condominium unless the undivided interests in the
common elements are vested in the unit owners, and unless a declaration and a survey map and
plans have been recorded pursuant to this chapter.
B. “Conversion condominium” means a condominium (1) that at any time before creation of
the condominium was lawfully occupied wholly or partially by a tenant or subtenant for residential
purposes pursuant to a rental agreement, oral or written, express or implied, for which the tenant or
subtenant had not received the notice described in subsection (2) of this definition; or (2) that, at
any time within 12 months before the conveyance of, or acceptance of an agreement to convey, any
unit therein other than to a declarant or any affiliate of a declarant, was lawfully occupied wholly or
partially by a residential tenant of a declarant or an affiliate of a declarant and such tenant was not
notified in writing, prior to lawfully occupying a unit or executing a rental agreement, whichever
event first occurs, that the unit was part of a condominium and subject to sale. “Conversion
condominium” shall not include a condominium in which, before the effective date of the
ordinance codified herein, any unit therein had been conveyed or been made subject to an
agreement to convey to any transferee other than a declarant or an affiliate of a declarant.
C. “Declarant” means any person who:
1. Executes as declarant the document, however denominated, that creates a
condominium by setting forth the information required by RCW 64.34.216 and any amendments to
that document; or
2. Reserves any special declarant right in the declaration; or
3. Exercises special declarant rights or to whom special declarant rights are transferred;
or
4. Is the owner of a fee interest in the real property which is subjected to the
declaration at the time of the recording of an instrument pursuant to RCW 64.34.316 and who
directly or through one or more affiliates is materially involved in the construction, marketing, or
sale of units in the condominium created by the recording of the instrument; or
5. Undertakes to convert, sell, or offer for sale units in a conversion condominium.
D. “Director” means the development services director or his designee.
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E. “Notice of conversion” means the 90-day notice pursuant to RCW 64.34.440(1) required to
be given by the declarant or his agent to residential tenants and subtenants in possession of a
portion of a conversion condominium.
F. “Person” means a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trust,
association, or other legal entity.
G. “Tenant” or “subtenant” means any person who occupies and has a leasehold interest in a
rental unit under a lawful rental agreement, whether oral or written, express or implied.
H. “Unit” means a physical portion of the condominium designed for separate ownership, the
boundaries of which are described pursuant to RCW 64.34.216(1)(d). [Ord. 3610 § 1, 2006].
19.95.020 Relocation assistance.
A. Declarant shall pay relocation assistance of $500.00 per unit to tenants and subtenants who
elect not to purchase a unit and who are in lawful occupancy for residential purposes of a unit, and
whose monthly household income from all sources, on the date of the notice of conversion, was
less than an amount equal to 80 percent of the monthly median income for comparably sized
households in the Seattle-Everett Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined and established
by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B. The household size of a unit shall be based on the number of natural persons actually in
lawful occupancy of the unit on the date of the notice of conversion.
C. The tenant or subtenant actually in lawful occupancy of the unit shall be entitled to the
relocation assistance.
D. Relocation assistance shall be paid on or before the date the tenant or subtenant vacates and
shall be in addition to any damage deposit or other compensation or refund to which the tenant is
otherwise entitled. Unpaid rent or other amounts owed by the tenant or subtenant to the landlord
may be offset against the relocation assistance.
E. Rights of tenants and subtenants set forth in the notice of conversion pursuant to RCW
64.34.440(1) must set forth tenants’ and subtenants’ right to relocation assistance as provided in
this section. [Ord. 3610 § 1, 2006].
19.95.030 Violations.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for a declarant to fail or refuse to comply with the provisions
of this chapter. Each tenant and subtenant who is subjected to a violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall constitute a separate violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate
violation. [Ord. 3610 § 1, 2006].
19.95.040 Civil penalty.
Any person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions or requirements of this chapter shall
be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 per violation per day from the date that the
violation is first committed until the declarant complies with the requirements of this chapter.
[Ord. 3610 § 1, 2006].
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19.95.050 Enforcement.
A. Tenants and subtenants subjected to violations of the provisions of this chapter, or their
agents, may file a complaint with the director. The director is authorized and directed to receive
complaints and conduct such investigations as are deemed necessary such as contacting declarants
and seeking explanation for apparent violations.
B. Whenever it is determined that there has been a violation of this chapter, the director is
authorized to pursue, at the director’s discretion, enforcement of the code pursuant to provisions
Chapter 20.110 ECDC. [Ord. 3610 § 1, 2006].
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AM-953 2.A.
EMC 8.48.215 Parking Infraction Penalties
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Gerry Gannon, Police Department
Submitted For:Al Compaan Time:15 Minutes
Department:Police Department Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Parking Infraction Penalties.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
It is recommended that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an ordinance to be placed on a
future City Council Consent Agenda.
Previous Council Action
None
Narrative
As part of the parking survey that was accepted by Council on July 22, 2003, it was recommended
in the survey that the parking penalties be increased for restricted parking. Research shows that the
last increase parking penalties was approximately ten years ago.
The Downtown Parking Committee requested Officer Debbie Dawson to conduct a survey of other
jurisdictions with overtime parking regulations and penalties. Eight Washington cities were
compared to the City of Edmonds in her survey. The attached document shows the penalty ranges
are for the eight surveyed cities.
Officer Dawson was unable to compare Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace in her survey because
neither city has similar restricted time areas as the City of Edmonds.
The recommendation from the Downtown Parking committee to Council is to follow Suggestion #1
on Officer Dawson’s January 26, 2007, memo. This simply doubles the cost of the infractions.
The committee also recommends that all fines other than restricted parking and handicap parking
be increased to $40.00 with the half price incentive remaining part of the ordinance.
The other significant change requested is language that makes it an additional infraction if a
violator does not move their car after receiving an infraction for overtime parking. The suggested
new language states, “Each subsequent violation of a period of time constitutes another violation.”
Attached to the memo agenda is a draft ordinance with the recommended changes.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
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Link: Parking Infractions
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Development Services Duane Bowman 04/30/2007 08:48 AM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/01/2007 04:08 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/02/2007 08:23 AM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/02/2007 08:27 AM APRV
Form Started By: Gerry Gannon Started On: 04/19/2007 10:16
AM
Final Approval Date: 05/02/2007
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AM-972 3.A.
220th Street Project Review
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Dan Clements, Administrative Services Time:10 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Information
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
220th Street Project Review.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Staff recommend that the City continue to operate under current policies and procedures.
Previous Council Action
Council requested that Administrative Services review Council discussions about this project,
analyze the project budget and contractor performance, and recommend any changes that might be
necessary to City policies or procedures.
Narrative
Staff reviewed Council comments about the 220th Street project, along with various project
documents and budget information. After reviewing this material the following findings are
offered.
Overview
From an over-all perspective, we found no irregularities or violations of City policy. There appear
to be two activities that raised concern among some Council members: 1.) A design error at the
intersection of 220th and 9th Avenue; and 2.) Retaining a recently separated City employee who
joined the consulting engineering firm for the renovation as a project manager.
Design Error
We felt the design error was satisfactorily resolved by virtue of the consulting engineering firm
agreeing there had been a design error, and also agreeing to pay all costs associated with remedying
the problem.
Former Employees as Consultants
The second area of concern was the hiring of the then current City Traffic Engineer by the
company who was the consulting engineering firm on the 220th Street project. The issue here is
whether consulting firms are generating business, and increasing municipal costs, by hiring key
City staff. Municipalities are frequently in a "bind," when these employees separate, and hire the
former staff as a consultant at much higher rates in order to complete the project.
This is a relatively common problem, and a number of entities have prohibitions against key staff
being hired back as consultants for that jurisdiction within a specified period of time (two years is a
common term). The problem with this blanket approach, however, is that it may very well wind up
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costing a jurisdiction substantially more to contract with someone who is not familiar with the
project.
We believe this was the case with the 220th Street project. The former City Traffic Engineer was
familiar with the project, and this knowledge virtually eliminated the learning curve that moving to
another firm would have entailed. The City Council approved contracting with the consulting firm
for the services of the former City traffic engineer on January 3, 2006.
If this continues to be a Council concern, an option may be to adopt a non-consulting policy, yet
provide a mechanism where exemptions could be made prospectively for reasons such as cost
saving, technical expertise, etc.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Kathleen Junglov 05/02/2007 11:17 AM APRV
2 Development Services Duane Bowman 05/02/2007 04:38 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/03/2007 08:51 AM APRV
4 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 10:06 AM APRV
5 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/03/2007 10:22 AM APRV
6 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 11:00 AM APRV
Form Started By: Dan Clements Started On: 05/02/2007 09:43
AM
Final Approval Date: 05/03/2007
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AM-971 3.B.
City Attorney Services and Fees
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Dan Clements, Administrative Services Time:10 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Information
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
City Attorney Cost Comparison.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Review attached comparative information and continue present contractual arrangement with
Ogden Murphy.
Previous Council Action
Council asked Administrative Services to provide background information regarding City Attorney
costs in other jurisdictions, and provide an administrative recommendation.
Narrative
As the attached comparative information shows, the City's legal budget is in the mid-range for
comparable entities on a per capita basis, whether these services are contracted out or provided by
internal counsel. There can also be a substantial difference in attorney fees depending on current
litigation and other issues.
The feed-back staff received from other jurisdictions was that the most important element to
consider in selecting legal counsel were competence and a positive relationship with city clients.
Staff feel we have been well represented by Ogden Murphy and would recommend retaining this
relationship.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: CIty Attorney Comparison
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Sandy Chase 05/04/2007 08:56 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/04/2007 09:24 AM APRV
3 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/04/2007 09:26 AM APRV
4 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/04/2007 09:29 AM APRV
5 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/04/2007 09:33 AM APRV
Form Started By: Dan
Clements
Started On: 05/02/2007 09:26
AM
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Final Approval Date: 05/04/2007
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According to 2005 AWC Salary Survey of cities with a population 30,000 – 49,999
• 11 City’s City Attorney position is a regular city employee. The average high end
of the salary range is $9,294.
• The State Auditors Office Local Government Financial Reporting System
(LGFRS) accumulates data from all entities that can be used for comparative
purposes. Legal expenditures (reported under basub 515) for these 11 entities are
as follows:
CITY EMPLOYEE
2003 2004 2005 Population Per capita
* Olympia 839,470 726,610 894,953 43,040 20.79
* Puyallup 341,374 528,019 740,879 35,690 20.76
* Kirkland 803,401 860,406 902,282 45,800 19.70
* Bothell 359,578 502,917 539,137 30,930 17.43
* Auburn 707,426 678,572 750,596 46,135 16.27
* Burien 325,774 368,439 462,849 31,130 14.87
* Bremerton 402,645 410,002 527,100 37,520 14.05
* Walla Walla 272,576 308,400 329,566 30,500 10.81
* Richland 439,431 508,810 439,771 42,660 10.31
* University Place 339,326 292,175 300,005 30,800 9.74
* Longview 306,305 0 310,587 35,340 8.79
• 7 Cities have a contract position. Compensation is as follows:
Redmond - $140/hr up to 1200 hrs, $175/hr thereafter
Pasco - $140/hr
Edmonds - $14,700/month
Bremerton - $6,927/month
Sammamish – $9,890/month plus hourly rate for other services
Lynnwood - $129/hr up to 1200 hrs, $165/hr thereafter
Lacey - $5,895/month $155/hr
Marysville - $4,800/month $130/hr
• The State Auditors Office Local Government Financial Reporting System
(LGFRS) accumulates data from all entities that can be used for comparative
purposes. Legal expenditures (reported under basub 515) for these 7 entities are
as follows:
CONTRACT
2003 2004 2005 Population Per capita
* Lynnwood 795,767 677,983 585,125 34,540 16.94
* Edmonds 406,998 471,926 491,563 39,620 12.41
* Lacey 297,640 300,242 393,681 32,530 12.10
Redmond 490,184 422,020 554,708 46,900 11.83
Marysville 281,844 288,745 331,948 30,000 11.06
* Pasco 383,658 355,638 439,992 40,840 10.77
Sammamish 327,729 320,057 380,918 36,560 10.42
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• The State Auditors Office Local Government Financial Reporting System
(LGFRS) accumulates data from all entities that can be used for comparative
purposes. Legal expenditures (reported under basub 515) for these 18 entities are
as follows:
COMBINED
2003 2004 2005 Population Per capita
* Olympia 839,470 726,610 894,953 43,040 20.79
* Puyallup 341,374 528,019 740,879 35,690 20.76
* Kirkland 803,401 860,406 902,282 45,800 19.70
* Bothell 359,578 502,917 539,137 30,930 17.43
* Lynnwood 795,767 677,983 585,125 34,540 16.94
* Auburn 707,426 678,572 750,596 46,135 16.27
* Burien 325,774 368,439 462,849 31,130 14.87
* Bremerton 402,645 410,002 527,100 37,520 14.05
* Edmonds 406,998 471,926 491,563 39,620 12.41
* Lacey 297,640 300,242 393,681 32,530 12.10
Redmond 490,184 422,020 554,708 46,900 11.83
Marysville 281,844 288,745 331,948 30,000 11.06
* Walla Walla 272,576 308,400 329,566 30,500 10.81
* Pasco 383,658 355,638 439,992 40,840 10.77
Sammamish 327,729 320,057 380,918 36,560 10.42
* Richland 439,431 508,810 439,771 42,660 10.31
* University Place 339,326 292,175 300,005 30,800 9.74
* Longview 306,305 0 310,587 35,340 8.79
* Cities that operate a Municipal Court – Legal fees separately reported under basub
512.80 for indigent defense have been included.
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AM-974 3.C.
2007 First Quarter Budget Report
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Kathleen Junglov, Administrative Services Time:5 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Information
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
2007 First Quarter Budget Report.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
For information only, no action required.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
This item transmits the 2007 First Quarter Budget Report.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: First Quarter Budget Report
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Dan Clements 05/03/2007 12:52 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 01:02 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/03/2007 01:13 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 01:15 PM APRV
Form Started By: Kathleen
Junglov
Started On: 05/03/2007 10:12
AM
Final Approval Date: 05/03/2007
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CITY OF EDMONDS
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(May 8, 2007)
Overview
Summary..........................2
Revenues..........................2
Expenditures....................2
On the Horizon ................3
Major Revenue Projections........4
General Fund Revenue Detail ...7
Expenditure Summary
Status by Fund.................12
Status by Department.......12
Expenditure Detail by Fund
General Fund ...................13
Street Fund.......................14
Street Construction..........14
Multi-Modal.....................14
Building Maintenance......15
Municipal Arts.................15
Hotel/Motel......................15
Employee Parking............15
Tourism Promotion..........16
Park Improve (REET 2).......16
Park Capital (REET 1).......16
Gifts Catalog....................17
Cemetery Maintenance....17
Parks Construction ..........17
Combined Utility .............18
Equipment Rental.............19
Expenditure Detail by Department
City Council.....................20
Mayor...............................20
Human Resources............20
Municipal Court...............21
Economic Development...21
City Clerk.........................21
Administrative Services...22
City Attorney ...................22
Non-Departmental............22
Police Department............23
Fire Department...............24
Community Services........24
Development Services .....25
Parks & Recreation..........25
Public Works....................26
Facilities...........................26
Storm Drainage................27
Water................................28
Sewer................................29
Treatment Plant................30
Capital Improvement Project Status 31
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MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
CITY OF EDMONDS
2007 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
This report will provide preliminary information regarding the City of Edmonds’ financial operations
for the quarter ending March 31, 2007. Information for April has been included when available.
Overview
As it is early in the year it is difficult to see any real trends developing. General fund revenues,
excluding fund balance, are at 19.3% of budget. General fund expenditures are at 25.2% of budget.
Revenue Variances
Sales tax revenue for the quarter was $1.3 million or 25% of budget. Our forecasting model which
includes April 2007 receipts, and takes into account the seasonality of collections, is forecasting sales
tax for the year to come in $103,000 over budget. For reference a table is presented showing the
sources of sales tax for March 2006 and 2007. It is interesting to note that sales tax receipts increased
1% when you compare the reporting periods; however in March 2006 18.5% of our sales tax revenue
was from Construction and Specialty Trade Contractors while in March 2007 they comprised only
13.1%. Part of the decrease could be due to weather as March remittances to the city are for January
activity, and as will be explained below, construction related receipts remain strong.
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Motor and Vehicle Parts Dealers 111,519 103,857 7,662 30.9% 29.0% 1.8%
Food Services, Drinking Places 39,576 36,845 2,731 11.0% 10.3% 0.7%
Construction of Buildings 31,352 39,250 (7,898) 8.7% 11.0% -2.3%
Specialty Trade Contractors 15,713 26,700 (10,987) 4.4% 7.5% -3.1%
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 20,101 17,688 2,413 5.6% 4.9% 0.6%
Clothing and Accessories 11,420 10,370 1,050 3.2% 2.9% 0.3%
Food and Beverage Stores 16,929 13,782 3,147 4.7% 3.9% 0.8%
Telecommunications 14,521 14,261 260 4.0% 4.0% 0.0%
Administrative and Support Svcs 11,160 8,889 2,271 3.1% 2.5% 0.6%
Repair and Maintenance 13,626 8,825 4,801 3.8% 2.5% 1.3%
Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods 9,565 8,867 698 2.6% 2.5% 0.2%
Others 65,630 68,251 (2,621) 18.2% 19.1% -0.9%
361,112 357,585 3,527 100.0% 100.0%
Due to the cold winter, Natural Gas Utility and Electric Utility taxes are at 50.1% and 32.8%
respectively of budget. Again, at this time our forecasting model is predicting that the Natural Gas
Utility tax will exceed budget by $175,000, and the Electric Utility tax will come in $43,000 over
budget.
Building permit fees, zoning and subdivision fees, along with plan check fees are at 35.7%, 43.9%, and
35.3% of budget. Input from our Development Services Department is that they expect construction
related receipts to continue to exceed budget estimates.
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Adult Probation Services receipts are only 12.6% of budget. According to the Court Administrator, the
Judge is not putting defendants who are convicted to DWLS 3rd degree on probation monitoring. This
has been the case for the last 6 months. The judge prefers the Probation Officer spend her time
monitoring defendants convicted of crimes that are more serious.
It appears the budget estimate for these services may have been too optimistic. At mid year, the Court
Administrator will review the actual receipts to the estimate to see if a budget adjustment will be
required.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) receipts through April 30 were $440,000. At this time our forecasting
model is pointing towards REET receipts for the year of $1.67 million. Again, it is early in the year,
and REET can bounce up and down. To illustrate this point, at the end of March the year end forecast
was $1.78 million.
Departmental and Fund Variances
It may appear that some funds and or departments’ expenditures are running ahead of budget. There
are two primary reasons for this #1) many annual expenditures are made at the first of the year for
example, annual maintenance contracts which will skew results, and #2) there is activity relating to the
bond issue that occurred in February/March, specifically in the Utility fund, that was not budgeted. An
amendment will be processed during the second quarter of 2007.
On the Horizon
The City finished 2006 in a stronger position than anticipated; however, Finance still remains cautious
about the City’s financial future. Major items on the horizon are:
• Continue to develop the Broadband initiative
• Review of business practices to reduce General Fund expenditures by $500,000 by 2009
• Labor negotiations with all of the City’s bargaining units
- May, 2007
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2007 BUDGET 1,400,000
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 6.57% 5.05% 6.50% 8.13% 8.25% 9.33% 12.01% 9.30% 10.62% 10.02% 7.51% 6.71%
Cumulative Forecast % 6.57% 11.63% 18.13% 26.26% 34.51% 43.83% 55.85% 65.15% 75.77% 85.78% 93.29% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 92,044 70,739 91,068 113,778 115,445 130,597 168,167 130,267 148,643 140,212 105,070 93,970
Cumulative Forecast $ 92,044 162,783 253,851 367,630 483,075 613,672 781,839 912,106 1,060,748 1,200,960 1,306,030 1,400,000
Actual Collected $ 103,851 97,636 121,587 116,516
Cumulative Collection $ 103,851 201,487 323,074 439,590
YEAR END FORECAST 1,579,578 1,732,865 1,781,767 1,674,039
Projected YE Variance 179,578 332,865 381,767 274,039
Budget Variance % 12.83% 23.78% 27.27% 19.57%
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
2007 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
250,000
500,000
750,000
1,000,000
1,250,000
1,500,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
2007 BUDGET 5,346,267
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 8.06% 9.92% 7.25% 6.73% 8.74% 7.68% 8.09% 9.18% 8.32% 8.54% 9.28% 8.20%
Cumulative Forecast % 8.06% 17.99% 25.24% 31.97% 40.71% 48.39% 56.48% 65.66% 73.98% 82.52% 91.80% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 430,995 530,552 387,673 360,020 467,343 410,680 432,422 490,903 444,645 456,722 496,036 438,275
Cumulative Forecast $ 430,995 961,547 1,349,220 1,709,239 2,176,582 2,587,263 3,019,685 3,510,588 3,955,233 4,411,956 4,907,992 5,346,267
Actual Collected $ 417,105 556,132 361,112 407,876
Cumulative Collection $ 417,105 973,237 1,334,349 1,742,225
YEAR END FORECAST 5,173,969 5,411,264 5,287,342 5,449,441
Projected YE Variance (172,298) 64,997 (58,925) 103,174
Budget Variance % -3.22% 1.22% -1.10% 1.93%
SALES AND USE TAX
2007 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
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2007 BUDGET 762,700
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 13.54% 14.04% 12.93% 11.03% 8.69% 5.86% 4.62% 3.40% 3.18% 3.99% 6.21% 12.50%
Cumulative Forecast % 13.54% 27.58% 40.51% 51.54% 60.24% 66.10% 70.73% 74.13% 77.31% 81.29% 87.50% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 103,296 107,054 98,645 84,126 66,316 44,731 35,266 25,962 24,216 30,413 47,365 95,310
Cumulative Forecast $ 103,296 210,350 308,995 393,121 459,437 504,168 539,434 565,396 589,612 620,025 667,390 762,700
Actual Collected $ 123,405 146,567 112,487 100,835
Cumulative Collection $ 123,405 269,972 382,459 483,293
YEAR END FORECAST 911,178 978,878 944,031 937,645
Projected YE Variance 148,478 216,178 181,331 174,945
Budget Variance % 19.47% 28.34% 23.77% 22.94%
GAS UTILITY TAX
2007 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
2007 BUDGET 1,367,500
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 7.82% 6.59% 9.89% 8.55% 8.27% 8.19% 8.59% 8.29% 8.35% 7.90% 8.02% 9.54%
Cumulative Forecast % 7.82% 14.42% 24.31% 32.85% 41.12% 49.32% 57.91% 66.20% 74.55% 82.44% 90.46% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 106,982 90,152 135,244 116,877 113,116 112,046 117,442 113,428 114,140 107,997 109,637 130,438
Cumulative Forecast $ 106,982 197,135 332,379 449,256 562,372 674,417 791,860 905,288 1,019,428 1,127,425 1,237,062 1,367,500
Actual Collected $ 114,054 108,812 101,541
Cumulative Collection $ 114,054 222,865 324,406
YEAR END FORECAST 1,457,892 1,545,991 1,334,698
Projected YE Variance 90,392 178,491 (32,802)
Budget Variance % 6.61% 13.05% -2.40%
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX
2007 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
250,000
500,000
750,000
1,000,000
1,250,000
1,500,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
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2007 BUDGET 1,385,000
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 10.22% 11.41% 9.76% 10.88% 9.15% 7.78% 6.93% 6.69% 6.27% 6.50% 7.05% 7.36%
Cumulative Forecast % 10.22% 21.63% 31.40% 42.27% 51.42% 59.20% 66.13% 72.82% 79.09% 85.59% 92.64% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 141,595 157,988 135,243 150,629 126,664 107,768 95,960 92,711 86,805 90,064 97,644 101,929
Cumulative Forecast $ 141,595 299,583 434,826 585,455 712,119 819,887 915,847 1,008,558 1,095,363 1,185,427 1,283,071 1,385,000
Actual Collected $ 121,717 191,261 141,619 148,822
Cumulative Collection $ 121,717 312,978 454,596 603,419
YEAR END FORECAST 1,190,565 1,446,924 1,447,973 1,427,496
Projected YE Variance (194,435) 61,924 62,973 42,496
Budget Variance % -14.04% 4.47% 4.55% 3.07%
ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX
2007 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
250,000
500,000
750,000
1,000,000
1,250,000
1,500,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
3/31/2007
Revenues Balance % Received
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 3,551,329 4,278,250 (726,921) 120.5%
REAL PERSONAL / PROPERTY TAX 8,873,000 145,893 8,727,107 1.6%
EMS PROPERTY TAX 2,400,000 39,788 2,360,212 1.7%
VOTED PROPERTY TAX 787,348 12,510 774,838 1.6%
LOCAL RETAIL SALES/USE TAX 5,346,267 1,334,344 4,011,923 25.0%
NATURAL GAS USE TAX 15,750 4,816 10,934 30.6%
1/10 SALES TAX LOCAL CRIM JUST 590,760 166,280 424,480 28.1%
GAS UTILITY TAX 762,700 382,459 380,242 50.1%
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX 1,367,500 324,407 1,043,094 23.7%
ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX 1,385,000 454,596 930,404 32.8%
SOLID WASTE UTILITY TAX 260,000 65,678 194,322 25.3%
WATER UTILITY TAX 197,300 46,836 150,464 23.7%
SEWER UTILITY TAX 275,000 63,527 211,473 23.1%
STORMWATER UTILITY TAX 104,500 32,077 72,423 30.7%
LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX 178,500 47,896 130,604 26.8%
PULLTABS TAX 54,500 13,232 41,268 24.3%
AMUSEMENT GAMES 500 122 378 24.3%
PENALTIES ON GAMBLING TAXES 500 0 500 0.0%
TOTAL TAXES 22,599,125 3,134,462 19,464,663 13.87%
FIRE PERMITS-SPECIAL USE 5,000 2,280 2,720 45.6%
PROF AND OCCUPATION LICENSE 1,000 30 970 3.0%
AMUSEMENTS 5,000 6,425 (1,425) 128.5%
BUS. LICENCE PERMIT PENALTY 1,800 718 1,083 39.9%
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE 56,000 42,030 13,970 75.1%
FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS 536,490 123,594 412,896 23.0%
OLY VIEW WATER DIST FRANCHISE 115,500 23,888 91,612 20.7%
DEV SERV PERMIT SURCHARGE 21,000 5,910 15,090 28.1%
NON RESIDENT BUS LICENSE 22,000 10,425 11,575 47.4%
RIGHT OF WAY FRANCHISE FEE 2,000 5,000 (3,000) 250.0%
BUILDING STRUCTURE PERMITS 650,000 232,160 417,841 35.7%
ANIMAL LICENSES 15,000 3,645 11,355 24.3%
STREET AND CURB PERMIT 105,370 4,925 100,445 4.7%
OTHER/NON-BUS/LIC/PERMIT 5,000 1,204 3,796 24.1%
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 1,541,160 462,233 1,078,927 29.99%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
3/31/2007
Revenues Balance % Received
US Dept of Justice Grant 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
WA ASSOC OF SHERRIFFS TRAFFIC GRANT 1,500 0 1,500 0.0%
WTSC-HIGHWAY SAFETY 0 7,852 (7,852) -
Federal WA State Traffic Comm Grant 8,000 0 8,000 0.0%
WA STATE TRAFFIC COMM GRANT 2,000 2,829 (829) 141.4%
WSDOT GCA4234 40,000 0 40,000 0.0%
WA STATE TRAUMA GRANT 1,290 0 1,290 0.0%
PUD PRIVILEDGE TAX 185,000 0 185,000 0.0%
JUDICIAL SALARY CONTRIBUTION-STATE 5,600 1,286 4,314 23.0%
MVET/SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION 7,236 1,932 5,304 26.7%
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - SPECIAL PROGRAMS 30,445 7,588 22,857 24.9%
DUI - CITIES 8,794 1,645 7,149 18.7%
LIQUOR EXCISE TAX 171,053 43,634 127,419 25.5%
LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS 298,041 61,944 236,097 20.8%
SHARED COURT COSTS 5,000 1,600 3,400 32.0%
POLICE FBI CONTRACTS 6,100 2,596 3,504 42.6%
FIRE PROTECTION - WOODWAY 318,438 159,219 159,219 50.0%
FIRE PROTECTION - DISTRICT #1 221,763 221,763 0 100.0%
CAMPUS SAFETY-EDM. SCH. DIST. 39,875 19,137 20,738 48.0%
WOODWAY - LAW PROTECTION 6,500 0 6,500 0.0%
CITY OF MTLK TERR-ANIMAL CONTR 31,000 7,687 23,313 24.8%
SNOCOM/DIRECTOR SERVICES 142,000 24,310 117,690 17.1%
OTHER BEACH RANGER SUBSIDY 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
SNO-ISLE 54,000 0 54,000 0.0%
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 1,586,635 565,024 1,021,611 35.61%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
3/31/2007
Revenues Balance % Received
RECORD/LEGAL INSTRUMTS 1,500 679 821 45.3%
COURT RECORD SERVICES 400 67 333 16.7%
SALE MAPS & BOOKS 1,000 136 864 13.6%
MUNIC.-DIST. COURT CURR EXPEN 0 29 (29) -
PHOTOCOPIES 0 2,482 (2,482) -
POLICE DISCLOSURE REQUESTS 0 1,975 (1,975) -
ASSESSMENT SEARCH 0 10 (10) -
PASSPORTS AND NATURALIZATION FEES 30,000 14,760 15,240 49.2%
POLICE SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS 30,600 0 30,600 0.0%
ADULT PROBATION SERVICE CHARGE 150,000 18,917 131,083 12.6%
ELECTRONIC MONITORING 33,000 4,785 28,215 14.5%
ELECTRONIC MONITOR DUI 8,000 2,270 5,730 28.4%
BOOKING FEES 4,000 1,728 2,272 43.2%
FIRE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES 14,000 3,900 10,100 27.9%
EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES 0 1,897 (1,897) -
EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES-HAZMAT 500 0 500 0.0%
DUI EMERGENCY AID 0 24 (24) -
POLICE - FINGERPRINTING 500 80 420 16.0%
CRIM CONV FEES CT 2,100 1,285 815 61.2%
CRIM CONV FEES CN 1,600 722 878 45.1%
POLICE TRAINING CLASSES 250 250 0 100.0%
ENGINEERING FEES AND CHARGES 121,170 27,250 93,920 22.5%
STORM DRAINAGE FEES 900 0 900 0.0%
AMIMAL CONTROL SHELTER 7,500 2,428 5,072 32.4%
ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE 110,000 48,325 61,675 43.9%
FIRE PLAN CHECK FEES 9,000 2,263 6,738 25.1%
PLAN CHECKING FEES 400,000 141,267 258,734 35.3%
PLANNING 1% INSPECTION FEE 0 1,170 (1,170) -
CERT/PHOTO/RECORD SEARCH FEE 12,000 0 12,000 0.0%
S.E.P.A. REVIEW 13,000 4,200 8,800 32.3%
SHORELINE PERMIT 500 0 500 0.0%
CRITICAL AREA STUDY 20,000 6,615 13,385 33.1%
SWIM POOL ENTRANCE FEES 63,000 0 63,000 0.0%
LOCKER FEES 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
SWIM CLASS FEES 56,000 0 56,000 0.0%
PROGRAM FEES 695,250 150,843 544,407 21.7%
TAXABLE RECREATION ACTIVITIES 0 554 (554) -
BIRD FEST REGISTRATION FEES 0 150 (150) -
INTERFUND REIMB. CONTRACT SVCS 1,178,888 269,873 909,015 22.9%
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 2,965,658 710,931 2,254,727 23.97%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
3/31/2007
Revenues Balance % Received
PROOF OF VEHICLE INS PENALTY 4,400 774 3,626 17.6%
TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 44,000 21,075 22,925 47.9%
BC TRAFFIC INFRACTION 190,000 24,480 165,520 12.9%
NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 1,600 8,645 (7,045) 540.3%
OTHER INFRACTIONS '04 0 207 (207) -
PARKING INFRACTION PENALTIES 50,000 8,174 41,826 16.3%
PR - HANDICAPPED 3,000 1,130 1,870 37.7%
PARKING INFRACTION LC 300 40 260 13.3%
DWI PENALTIES 4,500 1,224 3,276 27.2%
OTHER CRIMINAL TRAF MISDEM PEN 2,500 232 2,268 9.3%
CRIMINAL TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR 8/03 10,000 4,975 5,025 49.8%
OTHER NON-TRAF MISDEMEANOR PEN 1,000 3,735 (2,735) 373.5%
OTHER NON TRAFFIC MISD. 8/03 8,000 1,487 6,513 18.6%
COURT DV PENALTY ASSMT 0 322 (322) -
CRIMINAL COSTS-RECOUPMENTS 120,000 28,598 91,402 23.8%
JURY DEMAND COST 0 47 (47) -
PUBLIC DEFENSE RECOUPMENT 20,000 7,394 12,606 37.0%
COURT INTERPRETER COST 1,000 281 719 28.1%
MISC FINES AND PENALTIES 20,000 7,839 12,161 39.2%
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES 480,300 120,659 359,641 25.12%
INVESTMENT INTEREST 170,000 58,144 111,856 34.2%
INTEREST ON COUNTY TAXES 25,000 5,943 19,057 23.8%
INTEREST - COURT COLLECTIONS 2,000 570 1,430 28.5%
PARKING 4,000 750 3,250 18.8%
SPACE & FACILITIES RENTALS 125,700 8,530 117,170 6.8%
GYM & WEIGHTROOM FEES 13,200 6,095 7,105 46.2%
LEASES LONG-TERM 124,410 35,943 88,467 28.9%
VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION 2,400 243 2,157 10.1%
OTHER RENTS & USE CHARGES 14,000 1,500 12,500 10.7%
DONATION / CONTRIBUTION 0 50 (50) -
PARKS DONATIONS 3,800 18,190 (14,390) 478.7%
POLICE CONT FROM PRIVATE SOURCES 5,000 0 5,000 0.0%
BIRDFEST CONTRIBUTION 2,000 2,535 (535) 126.8%
CONTRIBUTIONS - HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
SALE OF JUNK/SALVAGE 500 0 500 0.0%
SALES OF UNCLAIM PROPERTY 5,000 305 4,696 6.1%
CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY 1,500 1,591 (91) 106.1%
OTHER JUDGEMENT/SETTLEMENT 0 (1) 1 -
CASHIER OVERAGE/SHORTAGE 0 (8) 8 -
OTHER MISC REVENUES 10,000 932 9,068 9.3%
NSF FEES - MUNI CT 200 138 62 68.8%
NSF FEES - POLICE 0 30 (30)
PLANNING SIGNAGE REVENUE 6,000 0 6,000 0.0%
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 515,710 141,479 374,231 27.43%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
3/31/2007
Revenues Balance % Received
PROCEEDS FROM LONG TERM DEBT 174,000 640,819 (466,819) 368.3%
TRANSFER FROM FUND 121 19,475 0 19,475 0.0%
TOTAL TRANSFERS 193,475 640,819 (447,344) 331.22%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 33,433,392 10,053,856 23,379,536 30.07%
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EXPENDITURE SUMMARIES
BUDGET SUMMARY BY FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
All Funds 70,637,326 14,661,216 55,976,110 20.8%
001 General Fund 32,026,798 8,058,895 23,967,903 25.2%
111 Street Fund 1,340,217 288,439 1,051,778 21.5%
112 Street Const./Imprv. 2,215,699 139,625 2,076,074 6.3%
113 Multimodal Transportation 625,000 0 625,000 0.0%
116 Building Maintenance 1,142,460 51,904 1,090,556 4.5%
117 Municipal Arts Acquisition Fund 103,250 1,126 102,124 1.1%
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund 63,625 2,733 60,892 4.3%
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 18,000 0 18,000 0.0%
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 21,800 698 21,102 3.2%
125 Real Estate Excise Tax 2 4,508,200 296,043 4,212,157 6.6%
126 Park Acquisition (REET 1) 880,661 1,474 879,187 0.2%
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 4,866 189 4,677 3.9%
130 Cemetery Maintenance 180,559 27,748 152,811 15.4%
132 Park Construction Fund 420,000 100,424 319,576 23.9%
411 Combined Utility Operation 13,528,375 4,155,620 9,372,755 30.7%
511 Equipment Rental Fund 2,610,299 308,874 2,301,425 11.8%
BUDGET SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 City Council 294,605 55,466 239,139 18.8%
210 Office of Mayor 226,008 55,740 170,268 24.7%
220 Human Resources 232,365 57,090 175,275 24.6%
230 Municipal Court 663,011 157,357 505,654 23.7%
240 Economic Development 163,476 12,414 151,062 7.6%
250 City Clerk 523,626 121,368 402,258 23.2%
310 Administrative Services 1,233,460 335,710 897,750 27.2%
360 City Attorney 418,300 70,133 348,167 16.8%
390 Non-Departmental Expenses 4,129,266 1,333,611 2,795,655 32.3%
410 Police Services 9,184,652 2,379,345 6,805,307 25.9%
510 Fire Services 7,028,170 1,741,799 5,286,371 24.8%
610 Community Services 326,359 75,577 250,782 23.2%
620 Development Services 3,035,559 660,326 2,375,233 21.8%
640 Parks & Recreation 2,980,656 613,820 2,366,836 20.6%
650 Public Works 269,212 82,000 187,212 30.5%
651 Facilities Maintenance 1,318,073 304,772 1,013,301 23.1%
652 Storm Drainage 1,723,568 2,124,753 (401,185) 123.3%
654 Water 4,354,337 740,981 3,613,356 17.0%
655 Sewer 3,485,514 528,680 2,956,834 15.2%
656 Treatment Plant 3,964,956 752,917 3,212,039 19.0%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
001 GENERAL FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 15,596,073 3,671,211 11,924,862 23.5%
120 OVERTIME 673,888 264,624 409,264 39.3%
150 HOLIDAY BUY BACK 335,835 0 335,835 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 5,222,425 1,189,613 4,032,812 22.8%
240 UNIFORMS 120,940 28,556 92,384 23.6%
250 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 17,290 5,401 11,889 31.2%
310 SUPPLIES 502,560 92,553 410,007 18.4%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 1,700 259 1,441 15.3%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 253,004 166,028 86,976 65.6%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,575,184 271,725 1,303,459 17.3%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 240,312 39,577 200,735 16.5%
430 TRAVEL 80,580 9,255 71,325 11.5%
440 ADVERTISING 45,290 7,985 37,305 17.6%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 139,240 30,201 109,039 21.7%
460 INSURANCE 426,000 429,715 (3,715) 100.9%
470 UTILITIES 452,750 96,453 356,297 21.3%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 195,580 83,809 111,771 42.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 400,277 70,355 329,922 17.6%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 1,812,052 655,648 1,156,404 36.2%
530 EXCISE TAXES 5,000 807 4,193 16.1%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,491,529 0 1,491,529 0.0%
630 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 47,818 44,846 2,972 93.8%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 0 6,618 (6,618) -
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 812,330 626,108 186,222 77.1%
750 BOND PRINCIPAL 60,304 0 60,304 0.0%
790 BOND PRINCIPAL 20,235 0 20,235 0.0%
810 INTEREST ON ST DEBT 8,679 0 8,679 0.0%
830 INTEREST ON LT DEBT 471,631 8,151 463,480 1.7%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 4,593 (4,593) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,500 898 602 59.9%
920 INTERFUND FUEL 32,731 10,210 22,521 31.2%
930 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 40,184 7,974 32,210 19.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 849,246 212,312 636,934 25.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 91,631 23,408 68,223 25.5%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 32,026,798 8,058,895 23,967,903 25.2%
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MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
111 STREET FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 427,663 101,764 325,899 23.8%
120 OVERTIME 9,789 5,055 4,734 51.6%
230 BENEFITS 163,496 37,313 126,183 22.8%
240 UNIFORMS 7,100 2,285 4,815 32.2%
310 SUPPLIES 155,900 20,493 135,407 13.1%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 1,200 0 1,200 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 36,000 289 35,711 0.8%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 4,000 497 3,503 12.4%
430 TRAVEL 3,380 0 3,380 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 2,500 0 2,500 0.0%
460 INSURANCE 33,536 33,688 (152) 100.5%
470 UTILITIES 254,250 43,574 210,676 17.1%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 19,300 463 18,837 2.4%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 12,660 1,792 10,868 14.2%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 16,000 2,716 13,284 17.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 29,319 0 29,319 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 10,608 0 10,608 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 111 (111) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 21 (21) -
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 153,516 38,379 115,137 25.0%
TOTAL STREET FUND 1,340,217 288,439 1,051,778 21.5%
112 STREET CONST/IMPRV FD
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 0 -
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2,170,000 138,549 2,031,451 6.4%
790 LOAN PRINCIPAL 38,143 0 38,143 0.0%
830 LOAN INTEREST 3,251 0 3,251 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 4,305 1,076 3,229 25.0%
TOTAL STREET CONST/IMPRV FD 2,215,699 139,625 2,076,074 6.3%
113 MULTIMODAL TRANS FD
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 625,000 0 625,000 0.0%
TOTAL MULTIMODAL TRANS FD 625,000 0 625,000 0.0%
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Packet Page 103 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
116 BUILDING MAINT FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 25,000 32 24,968 0.1%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,000 9,474 5,526 63.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 100,000 2,126 97,874 2.1%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 0 0 0 -
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 8,118 (8,118) -
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1,002,460 32,154 970,306 3.2%
TOTAL BUILDING MAINT FUND 1,142,460 51,904 1,090,556 4.5%
117 MUNI ARTS ACQ FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 3,200 26 3,174 0.8%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 600 0 600 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 82,200 850 81,350 1.0%
440 ADVERTISING 4,000 0 4,000 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 300 0 300 0.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 8,950 250 8,700 2.8%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
TOTAL MUNI ARTS ACQ FUND 103,250 1,126 102,124 1.1%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 44,190 0 44,190 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 0 2,733 (2,733) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 0 0 0 -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 19,435 0 19,435 0.0%
TOTAL HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND 63,625 2,733 60,892 4.3%
121 EMPLOYEE PKG PERMIT FD
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 17,000 0 17,000 0.0%
TOTAL EMPLOYEE PKG PERMIT FD 18,000 0 18,000 0.0%
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Packet Page 104 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 300 0 300 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,500 0 10,500 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 2,500 404 2,096 16.2%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 8,500 294 8,206 3.5%
TOTAL TOURISM PROMOTIONAL 21,800 698 21,102 3.2%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 0 0 0 -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 886,200 100,424 785,776 11.3%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 3,622,000 195,619 3,426,381 5.4%
TOTAL REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 4,508,200 296,043 4,212,157 6.6%
126 PARKS ACQUISITION (REET 1)
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 0 0 -
490 MISCELLANOUS 0 304 (304) -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 68,911 0 68,911 0.0%
610 LAND 210,000 0 210,000 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 395,108 0 395,108 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 205,442 0 205,442 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 644 (644) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,200 527 673 43.9%
TOTAL PARKS ACQUISITION (REET 1) 880,661 1,474 879,187 0.2%
Page 16
Packet Page 105 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
127 GIFTS CATALOG
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 1,366 189 1,177 13.8%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 500 0 500 0.0%
TOTAL GIFTS CATALOG 4,866 189 4,677 3.9%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 58,111 14,686 43,425 25.3%
120 OVERTIME 2,050 115 1,935 5.6%
230 BENEFITS 24,953 5,775 19,178 23.1%
240 UNIFORMS 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
310 SUPPLIES 7,000 665 6,335 9.5%
340 RESALE ITEMS 20,000 3,088 16,912 15.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 1,200 255 945 21.3%
430 TRAVEL 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
470 UTILITIES 3,700 889 2,811 24.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 0 500 0.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 1,000 240 761 24.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 16,000 0 16,000 0.0%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 0 0 0 -
790 INTERFUND PRINCIPAL 15,000 0 15,000 0.0%
820 INTERFUND INTEREST 13,903 0 13,903 0.0%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 8,142 2,036 6,106 25.0%
TOTAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE 180,559 27,748 152,811 15.4%
132 PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 420,000 100,424 319,576 23.9%
TOTAL PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND 420,000 100,424 319,576 23.9%
Page 17
Packet Page 106 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
411 COMBINED UTILITY
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 2,503,226 612,907 1,890,319 24.5%
120 OVERTIME 92,100 19,671 72,429 21.4%
230 BENEFITS 887,599 209,992 677,607 23.7%
240 UNIFORMS 27,350 9,400 17,950 34.4%
310 SUPPLIES 578,930 81,420 497,510 14.1%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 83,200 19,858 63,342 23.9%
340 RESALE ITEMS 1,540,000 177,220 1,362,780 11.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 15,950 1,812 14,138 11.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 205,440 29,602 175,838 14.4%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 54,956 11,335 43,621 20.6%
430 TRAVEL 14,370 414 13,956 2.9%
440 ADVERTISING 2,120 0 2,120 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 22,320 2,249 20,071 10.1%
460 INSURANCE 312,080 312,817 (737) 100.2%
470 UTILITIES 935,850 183,126 752,724 19.6%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 103,192 20,690 82,502 20.1%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 475,660 123,796 351,864 26.0%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 307,050 64,338 242,712 21.0%
540 EXCISE TAXES 474,790 142,440 332,350 30.0%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,655,000 1,727,414 (72,414) 104.4%
620 BUILDINGS 20,000 0 20,000 0.0%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 73,625 0 73,625 0.0%
710 GO BOND PRINCIPAL 29,319 0 29,319 0.0%
720 REVENUE BOND PRINCIPAL 1,160,839 0 1,160,839 0.0%
780 INTERGOV'T LOAN PRINCIPAL 85,005 0 85,005 0.0%
790 OTHER LOAN PRINCIPAL 13,491 0 13,491 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 213,925 0 213,925 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 19,720 (19,720) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 292 (292) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 1,178,889 269,959 908,930 22.9%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 460,599 115,150 345,449 25.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,500 0 1,500 0.0%
TOTAL COMBINED UTILITY 13,528,375 4,155,620 9,372,755 30.7%
Page 18
Packet Page 107 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
511 EQUIP RENTAL/REPAIR FUND
# Title Appropriation
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 257,389 62,126 195,263 24.1%
120 OVERTIME 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 99,669 23,888 75,781 24.0%
240 UNIFORMS 2,000 267 1,733 13.3%
310 SUPPLIES 170,000 24,769 145,231 14.6%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 219,000 83,914 135,086 38.3%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 48,000 5,745 42,255 12.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 800 69 731 8.6%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 4,000 517 3,483 12.9%
430 TRAVEL 3,540 0 3,540 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 500 0 500 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 95,840 13,360 82,480 13.9%
460 INSURANCE 28,491 30,165 (1,674) 105.9%
470 UTILITIES 14,000 4,554 9,446 32.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 40,000 8,490 31,510 21.2%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 5,000 1,685 3,315 33.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 4,000 0 4,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 1,593,418 47,724 1,545,694 3.0%
810 INTEREST ON CAPITAL LEASES 1,243 0 1,243 0.0%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 15,000 0 15,000 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 6,409 1,602 4,807 25.0%
TOTAL EQUIP RENTAL/REPAIR FUND 2,610,299 308,874 2,301,425 11.8%
Page 19
Packet Page 108 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
110 CITY COUNCIL
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 110,170 26,285 83,886 23.9%
120 OVERTIME 5,590 1,205 4,385 21.6%
230 BENEFITS 80,295 18,335 61,960 22.8%
310 SUPPLIES 1,000 318 682 31.8%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 63,000 7,870 55,130 12.5%
430 TRAVEL 4,100 818 3,282 20.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1,500 0 1,500 0.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 28,950 635 28,315 2.2%
TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 294,605 55,466 239,139 18.8%
210 OFFICE OF MAYOR
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 170,438 41,267 129,172 24.2%
230 BENEFITS 44,470 11,139 33,331 25.0%
310 SUPPLIES 3,000 368 2,632 12.3%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 100 0 100 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000 259 741 25.9%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 1,400 382 1,018 27.3%
430 TRAVEL 1,500 210 1,290 14.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,500 478 1,022 31.9%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 100 28 72 27.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,500 1,610 890 64.4%
TOTAL OFFICE OF MAYOR 226,008 55,740 170,268 24.7%
220 HUMAN RESOURCES
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 139,571 33,856 105,715 24.3%
230 BENEFITS 43,123 12,032 31,091 27.9%
310 SUPPLIES 2,850 908 1,942 31.9%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 350 0 350 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,500 2,256 22,244 9.2%
430 TRAVEL 500 (63) 563 -12.6%
440 ADVERTISING 5,000 1,991 3,009 39.8%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,320 413 907 31.3%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 3,971 3,895 76 98.1%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 11,180 1,800 9,380 16.1%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 232,365 57,090 175,275 24.6%
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Packet Page 109 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
230 MUNICIPAL COURT
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 423,863 106,132 317,731 25.0%
120 OVERTIME 2,000 111 1,889 5.6%
230 BENEFITS 132,330 34,317 98,013 25.9%
310 SUPPLIES 15,000 2,973 12,027 19.8%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 8,878 0 8,878 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 55,000 8,400 46,600 15.3%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 0 0 0 -
430 TRAVEL 3,000 1,248 1,752 41.6%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 2,400 340 2,060 14.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 640 777 (137) 121.4%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 4,900 603 4,297 12.3%
510 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 15,000 2,455 12,545 16.4%
TOTAL MUNICIPAL COURT 663,011 157,357 505,654 23.7%
240 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 103,000 0 103,000 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 21,006 0 21,006 0.0%
310 SUPPLIES 2,500 0 2,500 0.0%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 800 0 800 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,000 5,902 13,098 31.1%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 0 2,700 (2,700) -
430 TRAVEL 4,470 0 4,470 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 7,700 120 7,580 1.6%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 0 330 (330) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 5,000 3,362 1,638 67.2%
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 163,476 12,414 151,062 7.6%
250 CITY CLERK
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 285,901 70,431 215,470 24.6%
120 OVERTIME 410 78 332 19.0%
230 BENEFITS 87,260 20,585 66,675 23.6%
310 SUPPLIES 16,260 4,651 11,609 28.6%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,250 3,802 13,448 22.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 59,050 8,000 51,050 13.5%
430 TRAVEL 2,080 0 2,080 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 20,420 3,722 16,698 18.2%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 23,810 5,306 18,504 22.3%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 6,685 3,584 3,101 53.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 4,500 1,209 3,291 26.9%
TOTAL CITY CLERK 523,626 121,368 402,258 23.2%
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Packet Page 110 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
310 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 763,395 187,173 576,222 24.5%
120 OVERTIME 6,100 1,072 5,028 17.6%
230 BENEFITS 211,187 47,573 163,614 22.5%
310 SUPPLIES 16,050 3,615 12,435 22.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 108,000 50,188 57,812 46.5%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,000 4,379 10,621 29.2%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 27,200 6,179 21,021 22.7%
430 TRAVEL 4,450 11 4,439 0.2%
440 ADVERTISING 0 0 0 -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 9,200 1,336 7,864 14.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 49,878 31,872 18,006 63.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 23,000 2,313 20,687 10.1%
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,233,460 335,710 897,750 27.2%
360 CITY ATTORNEY
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 415,300 70,133 345,167 16.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY 418,300 70,133 348,167 16.8%
390 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 120,000 28,812 91,188 24.0%
230 BENEFITS 198,600 42,995 155,605 21.6%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 161,000 39,082 121,918 24.3%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 45,000 7,923 37,077 17.6%
430 TRAVEL 0 0 0 -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 3,600 1,200 2,400 33.3%
460 INSURANCE 426,000 426,715 (715) 100.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 1,604 (1,604) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 142,419 22,398 120,021 15.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 220,994 122,325 98,669 55.4%
540 EXCISE TAXES 5,000 807 4,193 16.1%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,431,974 0 1,431,974 0.0%
700 BOND PRINCIPAL 901,548 626,108 275,440 69.4%
800 BOND INTEREST 471,631 8,151 463,480 1.7%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 4,593 (4,593) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,500 898 602 59.9%
TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 4,129,266 1,333,611 2,795,655 32.3%
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Packet Page 111 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
410 POLICE
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 4,743,722 1,106,757 3,636,965 23.3%
120 OVERTIME 220,840 131,668 89,172 59.6%
150 HOLIDAY BUYBACK 169,517 0 169,517 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 1,631,250 378,943 1,252,307 23.2%
240 UNIFORMS 57,790 17,090 40,700 29.6%
310 SUPPLIES 84,425 13,488 70,937 16.0%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 0 0 0 -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 93,389 102,640 (9,251) 109.9%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 127,353 19,653 107,700 15.4%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 21,700 4,756 16,944 21.9%
430 TRAVEL 28,520 2,520 26,000 8.8%
440 ADVERTISING 2,500 19 2,481 0.7%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 12,000 3,611 8,389 30.1%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 27,094 3,885 23,209 14.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 43,299 15,346 27,953 35.4%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 1,295,612 405,459 890,153 31.3%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 26,555 0 26,555 0.0%
640 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 0 23,987 (23,987) -
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 598,086 149,522 448,564 25.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
TOTAL POLICE 9,184,652 2,379,345 6,805,307 25.9%
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Packet Page 112 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
510 FIRE
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 4,115,001 1,002,756 3,112,245 24.4%
120 OVERTIME 396,438 123,811 272,627 31.2%
150 HOLIDAY BUYBACK 166,318 0 166,318 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 1,455,800 329,254 1,126,546 22.6%
240 UNIFORMS 48,480 10,314 38,166 21.3%
250 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 17,290 5,401 11,889 31.2%
310 SUPPLIES 102,643 19,105 83,538 18.6%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 17,500 5,247 12,253 30.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 80,549 16,167 64,382 20.1%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 36,242 3,849 32,393 10.6%
430 TRAVEL 19,590 4,259 15,331 21.7%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,800 823 977 45.7%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 17,640 5,691 11,949 32.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 37,124 13,596 23,528 36.6%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 213,196 119,822 93,374 56.2%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 33,000 0 33,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 29,000 20,859 8,141 71.9%
920 INTERFUND FUEL 32,731 10,210 22,521 31.2%
930 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 40,184 7,974 32,210 19.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 77,013 19,253 57,760 25.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 90,631 23,408 67,223 25.8%
TOTAL FIRE 7,028,170 1,741,799 5,286,371 24.8%
610 COMMUNITY SERVICES
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 187,120 45,764 141,356 24.5%
120 OVERTIME 1,600 261 1,339 16.3%
230 BENEFITS 43,800 10,390 33,410 23.7%
310 SUPPLIES 3,000 296 2,704 9.9%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 500 0 500 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 80,000 16,746 63,254 20.9%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 690 0 690 0.0%
430 TRAVEL 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 2,060 0 2,060 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,320 413 907 31.3%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 49 451 9.8%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,000 1,216 784 60.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 1,769 442 1,327 25.0%
TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 326,359 75,577 250,782 23.2%
Page 24
Packet Page 113 of 132
MARCH 31, 2007 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
620 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 1,952,885 464,724 1,488,161 23.8%
120 OVERTIME 28,135 4,577 23,558 16.3%
230 BENEFITS 563,737 124,238 439,499 22.0%
240 UNIFORMS 2,130 0 2,130 0.0%
310 SUPPLIES 30,700 6,010 24,690 19.6%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,020 292 1,728 14.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 286,422 35,897 250,525 12.5%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 13,900 1,455 12,445 10.5%
430 TRAVEL 6,570 153 6,417 2.3%
440 ADVERTISING 3,910 959 2,951 24.5%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 27,590 2,745 24,845 9.9%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 15,496 9,195 6,301 59.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 52,775 2,463 50,312 4.7%
640 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 18,818 0 18,818 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 30,471 7,618 22,853 25.0%
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 3,035,559 660,326 2,375,233 21.8%
640 PARKS & RECREATION
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 1,738,352 363,163 1,375,189 20.9%
120 OVERTIME 4,075 713 3,362 17.5%
230 BENEFITS 457,458 98,299 359,159 21.5%
240 UNIFORMS 6,540 584 5,956 8.9%
310 SUPPLIES 120,932 21,318 99,614 17.6%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 17,437 7,118 10,319 40.8%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 229,810 41,233 188,577 17.9%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 20,700 1,786 18,914 8.6%
430 TRAVEL 2,840 15 2,825 0.5%
440 ADVERTISING 3,700 1,174 2,526 31.7%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 50,250 12,182 38,068 24.2%
470 UTILITIES 105,750 18,172 87,578 17.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 19,976 15,094 4,882 75.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 34,650 1,985 32,665 5.7%
910 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 64,250 5,000 59,250 7.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 103,936 25,984 77,952 25.0%
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION 2,980,656 613,820 2,366,836 20.6%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
650 PUBLIC WORKS
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 200,052 60,742 139,310 30.4%
120 OVERTIME 200 0 200 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 48,512 16,504 32,008 34.0%
310 SUPPLIES 5,200 1,007 4,193 19.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 18 (18) -
420 COMMUNICATIONS 480 62 418 13.0%
430 TRAVEL 960 3 957 0.3%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 4,450 1,025 3,425 23.0%
470 UTILITIES 2,500 652 1,848 26.1%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2,100 566 1,534 26.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,200 781 1,419 35.5%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 2,558 640 1,918 25.0%
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 269,212 82,000 187,212 30.5%
651 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 542,603 133,348 409,255 24.6%
120 OVERTIME 8,500 1,127 7,373 13.3%
230 BENEFITS 203,597 45,008 158,589 22.1%
240 UNIFORMS 6,000 568 5,432 9.5%
310 SUPPLIES 99,000 19,025 79,975 19.2%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 1,700 259 1,441 15.3%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,030 543 3,487 13.5%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 33 (33) -
420 COMMUNICATIONS 13,950 2,484 11,466 17.8%
430 TRAVEL 0 81 (81) -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 0 0 0 -
470 UTILITIES 344,500 77,630 266,870 22.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 50,000 8,120 41,880 16.2%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,780 486 2,294 17.5%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 3,000 588 2,413 19.6%
630 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 -
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 0 6,618 (6,618) -
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 35,413 8,853 26,560 25.0%
TOTAL FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 1,318,073 304,772 1,013,301 23.1%
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652 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 427,045 107,523 319,522 25.2%
120 OVERTIME 5,080 0 5,080 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 156,364 38,324 118,040 24.5%
240 UNIFORMS 6,300 2,403 3,897 38.1%
310 SUPPLIES 49,500 3,014 46,486 6.1%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,800 0 2,800 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,500 1,942 15,558 11.1%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 3,000 333 2,667 11.1%
430 TRAVEL 3,330 0 3,330 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 4,000 0 4,000 0.0%
460 INSURANCE 33,796 33,688 108 99.7%
470 UTILITIES 4,500 2,477 2,023 55.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4,362 4,132 230 94.7%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 63,540 31,040 32,500 48.9%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 14,070 1,428 12,642 10.2%
540 EXCISE TAXES 0 32,077 (32,077) -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 225,000 1,727,414 (1,502,414) 767.7%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 1,925 0 1,925 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 96,250 0 96,250 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 40,720 0 40,720 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 2,709 (2,709) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 61 (61) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 380,475 90,184 290,291 23.7%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 184,011 46,003 138,008 25.0%
TOTAL STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY 1,723,568 2,124,753 (401,185) 123.3%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
654 WATER UTILITY
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 628,573 151,957 476,616 24.2%
120 OVERTIME 24,180 5,082 19,098 21.0%
230 BENEFITS 210,344 48,674 161,670 23.1%
240 UNIFORMS 6,880 919 5,961 13.4%
310 SUPPLIES 111,580 14,335 97,245 12.8%
340 RESALE ITEMS 1,540,000 177,220 1,362,780 11.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,000 0 4,000 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 81,480 16,410 65,070 20.1%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 39,068 4,180 34,888 10.7%
430 TRAVEL 4,850 91 4,759 1.9%
440 ADVERTISING 560 0 560 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 11,370 517 10,853 4.5%
460 INSURANCE 77,540 77,803 (263) 100.3%
470 UTILITIES 28,000 6,620 21,380 23.6%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 21,662 4,694 16,968 21.7%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 196,990 55,434 141,556 28.1%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 41,140 18,620 22,520 45.3%
540 EXCISE TAXES 201,790 46,836 154,954 23.2%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 400,000 0 400,000 0.0%
620 BUILDINGS 20,000 0 20,000 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 166,665 0 166,665 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 69,891 0 69,891 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 4,210 (4,210) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 82 (82) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 355,266 79,172 276,094 22.3%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 112,508 28,127 84,381 25.0%
TOTAL WATER UTILITY 4,354,337 740,981 3,613,356 17.0%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
655 SEWER
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 362,141 91,048 271,093 25.1%
120 OVERTIME 17,330 2,876 14,454 16.6%
230 BENEFITS 143,745 35,515 108,231 24.7%
240 UNIFORMS 5,170 1,722 3,448 33.3%
310 SUPPLIES 49,970 10,705 39,265 21.4%
340 FUEL CONSUMED 0 334 (334) -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,000 0 4,000 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 48,960 3,317 45,643 6.8%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 4,888 4,908 (20) 100.4%
430 TRAVEL 2,490 0 2,490 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 560 0 560 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,870 467 1,403 25.0%
460 INSURANCE 117,533 117,908 (375) 100.3%
470 UTILITIES 461,110 52,836 408,274 11.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 18,042 4,776 13,266 26.5%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 127,330 22,564 104,766 17.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 182,640 15,272 167,368 8.4%
540 EXCISE TAXES 273,000 63,527 209,473 23.3%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,030,000 0 1,030,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 60,000 0 60,000 0.0%
780 BOND PRINCIPAL 111,245 0 111,245 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 36,113 0 36,113 0.0%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 4,224 (4,224) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 269,892 57,685 212,207 21.4%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 155,985 38,996 116,989 25.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,500 0 1,500 0.0%
TOTAL SEWER 3,485,514 528,680 2,956,834 15.2%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
656 TREATMENT PLANT
# Title Budget
03/31/07
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 1,085,467 262,379 823,088 24.2%
120 OVERTIME 45,510 11,712 33,798 25.7%
230 BENEFITS 377,146 87,479 289,667 23.2%
240 UNIFORMS 9,000 4,355 4,645 48.4%
310 SUPPLIES 367,880 53,654 314,226 14.6%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 83,200 19,524 63,676 23.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 5,150 1,812 3,338 35.2%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 57,500 7,934 49,566 13.8%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 8,000 1,914 6,086 23.9%
430 TRAVEL 3,700 323 3,377 8.7%
440 ADVERTISING 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 5,080 1,266 3,814 24.9%
460 INSURANCE 83,211 83,418 (207) 100.2%
470 UTILITIES 442,240 121,193 321,047 27.4%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 59,126 7,088 52,038 12.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 87,800 14,757 73,043 16.8%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 69,200 29,017 40,183 41.9%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 0 0 0 -
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 11,700 0 11,700 0.0%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 0 0 0 -
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 914,494 0 914,494 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 67,201 0 67,201 0.0%
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 149 (149) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 173,256 42,918 130,338 24.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 8,095 2,024 6,071 25.0%
TOTAL TREATMENT PLANT 3,964,956 752,917 3,212,039 19.0%
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS
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Fund REET 2 2007 2007
No. Eligible Budget Actual Comments
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
112 X 100th Ave Right of Way Stabilization 1,000,000 0
Design complete. ROW acq complete.
Advertise for bids, 2nd qtr 2007.
112 220th St Improvements 100,000 40,672
Construction completed in 2006. Closing
out contract. Final payments to be made
in 2007.
112 X Downtown Parking Improvements 60,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 X 92nd Ave/234th St Intersection Improvement 0 83,542
Construction started in 2006, completed in
2007.
112 X Nonmotorized Trans- Caspers/9th/Puget Drive Walkway 380,000 0
Engineering consultant selected for
design.
112 X Nonmotorized Trans- 96th Ave W Ped Impr 0 15,411
Construction completed in 2005. Closing
out contract. Final payments to be made
in 2007.
112 X Nonmotorized Trans- Interurban Trail 125,000 0 Design and ROW acquisition in progress.
112 X
Nonmotorized Trans- School Zone Improvements -
Citywide 10,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 X Nonmotorized Trans- Walkways & Bikeways Citywide 15,000 0
Walkway work included in 2007 street
overlay contract bid package. Bid
opening May 2007.
112 X Overlay-Utility Streets 320,000 0 Bid opening May 2007.
112 X Signals/Citywide 5,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 X Stabilization Projects Citywide 50,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 X Street Improvements Citywide 15,000 0
Misc street impr work included in 2007
street overlay contract bid package. Bid
opening May 2007.
112 X Traffic Calming 10,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 Transportation Plan 5,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
112 X Street Lighting on Main between 5th and 6th 75,000 0 Project put on hold by Council due to cost.
TRANSPORTATION TOTAL 2,170,000 139,625
REET 2 - TRANSPORTATION
125 X Nonmotorized Trans - ADA Curb Ramp Improvements 20,000 0
ADA ramp work included in 2007 street
overlay contract bid package. Bid
opening May 2007.
125 X Nonmotorized Trans - Pedestrian Lighting Citywide 5,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
125 X Overlays - Citywide 550,000 0 Bid opening May 2007.
125 X Transfer to 112 for 100th Ave W Road Stabilization 500,200*
Design complete. ROW acq complete.
Advertise for bids, 2nd qtr 2007.
125 X Transfor to 112 for Caspers/9th/Puget Drive Walkway 190,000*
Engineering consultant selected for
design.
TOTAL REET 2 - TRANSPORTATION 575,000 0
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Fund 2007 2007
No. Budget Actual Comments
BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE
116 ADA Improvements- City Wide 5,000 0 Finishing $2500 of improvements now.
116 Anderson Center Seismic Retrofit (FEMA Grant) 838,460 1,097 Seismic Project in design phase now.
116 City Hall Entrance Doors 18,000 0 Investigating needs and solutions.
116 Fire Station #20 HVAC 30,000 0 Part of ESCO Phase II
116 Meadowdale Clubhouse Roof 16,000 0 Deferred. Looking at gutter replacement.
116 Park and Facilities Maintenance Bldg Renovation Study 15,000 0 Will begin Fall 2007.
116 Senior Center Remodel Kitchen (CDBG Funding) 90,000 0 SCSC working with equipment consultant.
116 Senior Center Vestibule/Front Entry (CDBG Funding) 130,000 8,377 In engineering investigation phase.
116 Public Works Fiber Optic Installation 0 32 Supplies charges for installation.
116 City Hall Glass Replacement 0 443 Should be reimbursed by insurance.
116 Bond Discount & Debt Issue Costs 0 8,118
116 Fire Station #17 Kitchen Hood 0 1,683 Project originally scheduled in 2006.
116 Senior Center Elevator Replacement 0 6,885 Project retainage released.
116 ESCO Phase I Project 0 25,269 Phase I retainage paid from 2006 project
TOTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,142,460 51,904
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS
Fund REET 2 2007 2007
No. Eligible Budget Actual Comments
REET 2 - PARKS IMPROVEMENT
125 X 75th/76th Street Walkway 945,000 30,388 Design in progress.
125 X 162nd Street Park 300,000 2,952 Design in progress.
125 X Anderson Center Field / Court/Plaza 5,000
125 X City Park Improvements 60,000
125 X Civic Center Complex Improvements 50,000 4,020 drainage improvements
125 X Fishing Pier/Olympic Beach/Parking Lot 20,000 4,496 final pier survey, interpretive panel #3
125 X Maplewood Park Playground 40,000
125 X Mathay Ballinger Playfield 60,000
125 X Old Woodway Elementary 1,000,000 28,507
Bid opening for school demolition, May
2007. Park design consultant selected.
125 X Senior Center & 144 RR Waterfront Walkway 140,000
125 X Underwater Park Improvements 2,000
125 X Yost Park/Pool Improvement 25,000 8,299 bridge and pool repair
BEAUTIFICATION
125 X Beautification Citywide 20,000 1,800 design
CITY-WIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
125 X Citywide Park Improvements / misc small projects 145,000 32,713 bench re-coats, park sidewalk repair
125 X Misc Paving 10,000
125 X Sports Fields Upgrade/Playground Partnership 25,000
SPECIALIZED PARK DEVELOPMENT
125 X Skateboard Park
125 X Aquatic Recreation Complex $10 - $15 Million Bond Issue required
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
125 X Interurban Trail Development 40,000 234 Design and ROW acquisition in progress.
125 X Misc. Unpaved Trail / Bike Path/Improvements 10,000
PLANNING
125 X 4th Ave Arts Corridor Design 25,000
125 X Comp Plan 40,000
125 X Cultural Arts Center 15,000
125 X Edmonds Marsh Environmental Plan 30,000
125 X Yost Pool Feasibility Study 40,000
TOTAL REET 2 - PARKS IMPROVEMENT 3,047,000 113,409
PARKS ACQUISITION
126 Misc. Open space/Land 200,000
126 Tideland Acquisitions 10,000
TOTAL PARKS ACQUISITION FUND 210,000 0
PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND
132 X 164th Street Walkway 270,000 Bid opening for construction, May 2007.
132 X Dayton Street Plaza 50,000
132 X Skateboard Park 100,000 182,638
Construction complete. Closing out
contract.
TOTAL PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND 420,000 182,638
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 2007-2008
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS
Fund REET 2 2007 2007
No. Eligible Budget Actual Comments
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
(Fund #412-100)
412 2005 Replacement Program 800,000 159,388
Construction in progress.
412 2006 Replacement Program 1,100,000 0 Design in progress.
412 2007 Replacement Program 555,000 5,500
Design in progress.
412 220th St Waterline Relocation/Upgrade 0 822
Contruction completed in 2006. Closing out
contract.
412 Chlorine Residual Analyzers 15,000 0 Public Works in-house design in progress.
412 Citywide Improvements 25,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
412 Five Corners Pump Station Improvements 400,000 8,410
Design in progress.
412 Reservoir Security 90,000 incl above
Design in progress.
412 Seismic Improvements 150,000 incl above
Design in progress.
412 PRV Replacement 100,000 0
To be included in 2006/2007 watermain
replacement project design.
412 Transfer (112)*115,000*Finance to transfer funds.
SUB-TOTAL 3,235,000 174,120
*Not included in sub-total or total
DRAINAGE SYSTEM PROJECTS
(Fund #412-200)
412 93rd Ave West/ 96th Ave W 760,000 8,434
Partially completed in 2005 with 96th Ave W.
walkway project. Remainder in 2007.
412 2007 City Wide Drainage Replacement/ Extension 50,000 4,988
Two projects constructed. One project work
order recently submitted to PW. One project
being designed. Several in planning stage.
412 2006 Citywide Storm Improvements 0 37,022
Construction started in 2006, completed in
2007.
412 L. Ballinger Monitoring 10,000 0 Volunteer monitoring.
412 Lake Ballinger Lake Level & Outlet Study 40,000 184
Consultant selection in progress.
412 Meadowdale 70,000 0 Design in progress.
412 Meadowdale Beach Rd Drainage Impr 0 4,259
Construction completed in 2006. Closing out
contract.
412 Northstream 30" Storm Repair/ Improvements 575,000 14,713
Design in progress.
412 Public Involvement (Student Project)1,000 0 Earth Day project.
412 Shoreline Regulation Revisions, Monitoring & Education 30,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
412 Southwest Edmonds Basin Study, Projects 75,000 8,158
Two projects design in progress.
412 Friar Tuck Lane Drainage Impr 0 2,124
Design in progress.
412 220th Street SW Improvements 0 4,592
Contruction completed in 2006. Closing out
contract.
412 Edmonds Marsh Channel Improvements 50,000 0 Plan to begin in summer.
412 Vehicle Wash Station 100,000 0 Design in progress.
412 74th Pl W/Mead Bch Road Drainage Impr 0 6,297
Design in progress.
412 Transfer (112)*50,000*Finance to transfer funds.
SUB-TOTAL 1,761,000 90,771
*Not included in sub-total or total
SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECTS
(Fund #412-300)
412 Citywide Sewer Improvements 10,000 0 No action yet in 2007.
412 Lift Station #13 500,000 160
Design in progress.
412 Lift Station #2 500,000 incl above
Design in progress with lift sta 13.
412 Lift Station #7 & 8 Integration 1,000,000 0
Design in progress (90%). Advertise for bids,
2nd qtr 2007.
412 Lift Station #4 90,000 0 Consultant selection planned in July.
412 Lift Station #9 100,000 0 Consultant selection planned in July.
412 Telemetry Upgrade all Lift Stations 175,000 11,034
Project is 95% Complete.
412 West Dayton Street Sewer 300,000 0
Design in progress (90%) with lift sta 7 & 8.
Advertise for bids, 2nd qtr 2007.
412 220th St SW Sewer Improvements 0 251
Contruction completed in 2006. Closing out
contract.
412 Transfer (112)*25,000*Finance to transfer funds.
SUB-TOTAL 2,675,000 11,445
*Not included in sub-total or total
TOTAL FUND 412 7,671,000 276,336
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 2007-2008
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Fund 2007 2007
No. Budget Actual Comments
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECTS
414 General 25,000 1,230 Conduit installation completed
414 Mechanical Equipment Replacement 50,000
414 Screenings system evaluation 400,000 61,990 Project is almost complete
414 Concrete repairs 30,000
414 Odor Control Study 100,000
414 Electrical Improvements Project 178,000 12,180 Project in design phase
414 Clarifier repair 178,000
414 Process control improvement 6,350 Study is almost complete
414 Incinerator improvement 14,930 Project scheduled for May 2007
TOTAL TREATMENT PLANT PROJECTS 961,000 96,680
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AM-973 3.D.
Broadband Business Plan Consultant
Council Committee Meetings
Date:05/08/2007
Submitted By:Dan Clements, Administrative Services Time:15 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
Broadband Business Plan Consultant.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approve the City's entering into consultant selection negotiations with Bechtel and DynamicCity
for preparation of a broadband business plan at a not to exceed cost of $25,000.
Previous Council Action
The 2006 budget contained $120,000 to link City fiber with the Westin in Seattle, and study the
feasibility of a city-wide broadband network. In December the City issued a broadband RFI, and
eight firms were selected for final interviews. Bechtel and DynamicCity have been selected as
finalists.
Of the $120,000 budget for this project, $85,000 has been appropriated to date, and of the
$85,000 is an unspent balance of approximately $35,000.
Narrative
As noted above, Bechtel and DynamicCity have been selected as finalists in the City's broadband
RFI process. The next step in this project is to determine the financial viability of constructing a
community wide broadband system by preparating of a detailed business plan.
Both finalists have provided excellent, yet different approaches to meeting the vision provided in
the RFI. For this reason, staff are recommending asking for business plan preparation proposals
from both finalists. Responses will be reviewed by the CTAC Committee, and a recommendation
and final contract will be presented to Council for their consideration.
At its May 3 meeting, the CTAC Committee requested that staff present this proposal to the
Finance Committee at their May 8 meeting.
Attached to this agenda memo is a preliminary outline of the elements anticipated for inclusion in
the business plan.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2007 Revenue: 35000 Expenditure: 25000
Fiscal Impact:
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Fiscal Year: 2007 Revenue: 35000 Expenditure: 25000
Fiscal Impact:
Attachments
Link: Business_Plan
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 10:06 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 05/03/2007 10:22 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 05/03/2007 11:00 AM APRV
Form Started By: Dan
Clements
Started On: 05/03/2007 10:01
AM
Final Approval Date: 05/03/2007
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CITY OF EDMONDS BROADBAND BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE
C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\CLEMENTS\DESKTOP\BROADBAND BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE.DOC
This “white paper” will present a template for use in preparing a more detailed business
plan that will help assess the feasibility of the City’s Broadband Initiative.
Overview
The City is about to enter the final stages of determining whether or not to proceed with
its Broadband Initiative. This Initiative would see the construction of a City-wide
municipal broad band network that would, when fully completed, offer high speed
internet access to residents and businesses throughout the City.
One of the key elements needed to assess the viability of this proposal is preparation of a
thorough business plan. As noted above, this paper will hopefully provide a framework
for preparation of this document. We have attempted to describe several market segments
which we have not seen addressed in other business plan studies. If viable, these
segments would provide broader financial support.
At this juncture there are two potentially separate business case scenarios: 1.) Use of a
city-wide broadband network for city government purposes; and 2.) Use of a city-wide
broadband network by residents and businesses. Each business case element will be
examined with these two uses in mind.
Project Goals
The City’s broadband initiative is unique in that it has primarily been a community driven
effort, as opposed to a local government initiated program. The five goals of this effort
are:
1. Save dollars for residents, businesses, and municipal government;
2. Provide better service than is both currently available, and will be available in five
years;
3. Generate replacement revenues for City government;
4. Reduce carbon emissions associated with City businesses and activities.
5. Provide broadband access to other communities and governmental entities in
south Snohomish County.
Following the discussion of each business element there is a matrix which lists the
potential goals the element might meet.
The business case elements have been developed and “bundled” into four key areas:
direct dollar savings, communications, data management, and triple play. The balance of
this correspondence will provide a brief description of specific business case elements,
grouped in each “bundle.”
Direct Savings
The direct dollar savings bundle includes business elements that have the potential of
dropping the cost of business both for the City and residents/businesses located within
Edmonds.
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Edmonds Broadband Business Case White Paper
Page 2
Smart Metering This business case would examine the pro’s and con’s of moving to smart
electrical and water metering systems. Field meters would transmit
consumption and other information back to a central location.
The advantages of this type of system are that customers could access their
consumption information on-line, and modify their consumption habits to
take advantage of off-peak usage.
Many utilities structure their rates so that customers who consume water
or power outside of peak demand periods receive a rate discount.
Additionally, the need for meter readers driving to different meters would
be eliminated. The ability to manage service turn-ons and offs would also
eliminate the need for service personnel to drive to customers in order to
perform these tasks. It would also greatly simplify what is presently a
labor intensive process.
The business case analysis would estimate cost savings and compare them
against the capital costs of replacing meters. It might also make sense to
see if it is feasible to partner with the Snohomish County Public Utility
District to see if a contractor might be able to replace both water and
electrical meters in a single visit.
Generate
Revenue
Save
Dollars
Better
Service
Other
Public Entities
Carbon
Negative
D D D D D
T-1/PRI to Fiber The second potential area of direct dollar savings is migrating from
telephone T-1 and PRI lines and running voice and data communications
over the broadband fiber system.
This business case represents a fairly clean cost savings for both the City
and businesses. T-1 and PRI lines lease for about $500 per month. The
City presently leases 6 lines, and area businesses will lease a varying
number depending on their communications needs. The annual City cost is
approximately $36,000.
The business case approach would be to compare the cost savings of
dropping leased lines against any new capital costs such as routers, etc.
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Communications
The Communications business bundle centers on establishing wireless networks that use
the City’s proposed broadband network as a backbone (backhaul) throughout key areas
in the City. There is currently a preliminary effort by public safety agencies in
Snohomish County that is examining the feasibility of wireless networks for police and
fire agencies and they have acknowledged the need for communication services and
routing along the backhaul.
The basic business concept would be to expand the use to City employees who work in
the field, who currently must return to a central site for work orders, notes, information,
etc. and provide infrastructure for municipal services and a Community Open wireless
network.
Public Safety The Edmonds Police Department has discussed using wireless applications
in the following areas: 1.) Up-loading incident reports wirelessly so that
officers can spend more time in the field on police related activities; 2.)
Up-loading video feeds from vehicles; and 3.) For use in both fixed and
ad-hoc video and security surveillance. Savings for Fire need to be
explored for call-out and reporting.
The business case analysis would contrast increased patrol time made
available against capital costs for vehicle based routers and other capital
expenses. Cost reduction of on-site officers for ad-hoc surveillance.
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General Gov’t Applications which might be of assistance to general governmental field
workers might include: 1.) Public works crews ability to receive field and
work orders off-site; 2.) Permit inspection information; and 3.) Ability to
directly view video of previously scanned sewer and storm systems.
As was the case with public safety, the business case analysis would
contrast increased productivity against capital costs.
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Open Wireless The vision for an open community wireless network is for the general
public to be able to have free wireless access, for a limited period of time,
in key public locations. These might include the downtown shopping area,
waterfront, ferry traffic holding lanes, etc.
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Several communities have helped fund these types of open wireless
systems by selling advertising and services that appear on an initial log-on
splash screen. This may be of particular relevance to cross-Sound ferry
commuters.
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Data Management
The third business case bundle is Data Management. This refers to the unique ability of
fiber optic cable to transfer large data files.
Back-Up Both the City and local businesses have the need to back up large amounts
of data and transactions to off-site, secure locations. A local networks
operations center has indicated they would charge approximately $200 per
month for storing 25 gigabytes of data.
We have had a number of individuals suggest that there may be a market
for residential data storage. The concept is that as more and more families
take digital pictures, digital video, and create digital music libraries it may
be less expensive and more convenient to back up this data in a manner
similar to the practice companies use.
The business case approach would be to examine the market for high
speed data transfer and storage, and compare this against any new capital
or operational costs.
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Video Arraignment A second Data Management use would be the potential of moving to video
arraignments for our police and prosecutors. Currently these individuals
must drive to the County courthouse or jail to take part in arraignments.
This system would allow for arraignments to take place locally via video
feed.
The business case would examine the labor and transportation savings
balanced against additional capital and maintenance, operating expenses,
and reduced risk.
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File Transfer Stevens’ Hospital is located within the City of Edmonds. The medical
industry has the need to transfer large data files among different providers.
This business case element would assess the feasibility of transferring
images such as MRI’s and CAT scans directly from imaging facilities to
physician’s clinics and offices.
The business case study would examine the market potential for medical
direct data transfer and storage, and contrast it with capital and operating
costs.
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Triple Play
The fourth bundle of services to be examined in a business plan is providing internet
service, internet phone, and high definition television to the community.
This would be the largest and most complex of the various business bundles to be
included in a business plan. The business case would examine the potential market,
penetration rates, and revenue generated. This would be compared to the capital costs
associated with constructing the system, as well as the annual maintenance and operating
expenses.
This area is one that is the least familiar to the City, and one where we would be looking
to the contractor to provide a full business case assessment. For our area, however, the
analysis should include the ramifications of offering program options that more closely
meet community needs. Of particular interest is local programming related to South
Snohomish County, as differentiated from the Seattle media market.
Closing Comments & Attachment
Hopefully the material contained in this document will be of use in approaching an
analysis of the various elements that will be addressed in a business case analysis
regarding whether or not the City should proceed with its community broadband
initiative, and if a decision is made to proceed, which market segments should be
addressed.
Attached is a business study matrix that lists the bundles and business elements discussed
in this paper. We would anticipate that the business study would provide the City with
well thought out analysis that would enable us to place quantifiable figures in the
remaining cells.
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Figure 1: Edmonds Broadband Business Case Elements
# Customer/Program Generate
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City Government:
1.0 Direct Saving
1.1 Smart Water Metering n/a Yes Yes
1.2 Smart Power Metering n/a Yes Yes
1.3 T-1 to Fiber n/a Yes n/a
1.4 PRI to Fiber n/a Yes n/a
2.0 Communications
2.1 PD Incident WiFi Up-Load n/a Yes n/a
2.2 PD Video WiFi Up-Load n/a Yes n/a
2.3 PW Wireless Field Order n/a Yes Yes
2.4 PW Sewer Robot Reading n/a Yes Yes
2.5 CD Field Permit/Inspection n/a Yes Yes
2.6 Community Open Wireless Yes n/a
3.0 Data Management
3.1 High Speed Off-Site Back-Up n/a Yes n/a
3.2 Video Arraignment n/a Yes Yes
3.3 Large File Data Transfer n/a Yes Yes
4.0 Triple Play
4.1 Internet n/a No n/a
4.2 Voice Over IP n/a No n/a
4.3 High Definition TV n/a No n/a
4.4 Community HDTV Offerings Yes n/a
Residents/Businesses
1.0 Direct Saving
1.1 Smart Water Metering Yes Yes
1.2 Smart Power Metering Yes Yes
1.3 T-1 to Fiber Yes n/a
1.4 PRI to Fiber Yes n/a
2.0 Communications
2.6 Community Open Wireless Yes n/a
3.0 Data Management
3.1 High Speed Off-Site Back-Up Yes n/a
3.2 Large File Data Transfer Yes Yes
4.0 Triple Play
4.1 Internet No n/a
4.2 Voice Over IP No n/a
4.3 High Definition TV No n/a
4.4 Community HDTV Offerings Yes n/a
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