2010.05.04 Transportation Benefit District Board A
AGENDA
City of Edmonds
Transportation Benefit District Board
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Ave. North, Edmonds
______________________________________________________________
MAY 4, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Flag Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
A. Roll Call
B. AM-3042 Approval of Transportation Benefit District Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2010.
3. AM-3044
(10 Minutes)
Election of ex-officio TBD Board Treasurer and Washington Cities Insurance Authority
representative.
4. AM-3038
(20 Minutes)
Update from City Staff regarding list of project priorities.
5. AM-3037
(20 Minutes)
Discussion on public vote on TBD assessments in excess of current $20 license fee and
relationship to budget forecast.
6. AM-3039
(5 Minutes)
Briefing on proposed Snohomish County TBD formation.
7.Audience Comments (3 minute limit per person)
8. (15 Minutes)Board Comments
Adjourn
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AM-3042 2.B.
Approval of 03-23-10 TBD Minutes
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:05/04/2010
Submitted By:Sandy Chase Time:Consent
Department:City Clerk's Office Type:Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of Transportation Benefit District Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2010.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board review and approve the draft minutes.
Previous TBD Action
N/A
Narrative
Attached is a copy of the draft minutes.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 03-23-10 Draft TBD Minutes
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 03:01 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 04/29/2010 03:02 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 03:15 PM APRV
Form Started By: Sandy
Chase
Started On: 04/29/2010 02:58
PM
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2010
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Edmonds TBD Draft Minutes
March 23, 2010
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CITY OF EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD
DRAFT MINUTES
March 23, 2010
The Edmonds Transportation Benefit District Board meeting was called to order at 10:03 p.m. by Board
Member Steve Bernheim in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Steve Bernheim, Board Member
D. J. Wilson, Board Member
Michael Plunkett, Board Member
Dave Orvis, Board Member
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Board Member
Strom Peterson, Board Member
Diane Buckshnis, Board Member
STAFF PRESENT
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Rob English, City Engineer
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER WITH THE ADDITION OF ELECTION
OF OFFICERS AS AGENDA ITEM 3A. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PETERSON, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 2, 2009,
3A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PLUNKETT, TO
OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Plunkett nominated Steve Bernheim for the position of President.
BOARD MEMBER PETERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WILSON, TO
CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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March 23, 2010
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THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STEVE BERNHEIM AS PRESIDENT OF THE
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EDMONDS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Wilson nominated Strom Peterson for the position of Vice President.
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STROM PETERSON AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT BOARD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3B. TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT – ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 2009.
Public Works Director Noel Miller explained on behalf of the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District
(TBD), the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is currently collecting a $20 fee at the time
a registered vehicle notice is issued within the City of Edmonds. The fee took effect on license tabs that
expired on or after September 1, 2009.
According to Ordinance 3707, the funds generated by the TBD shall be used for transportation
improvements that preserve, maintain and operate the existing transportation infrastructure of the City
consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73. As such, funds expended by the District are being used
to preserve, maintain and operate the City's previous investments in the transportation infrastructure,
reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost-effectiveness of the
City’s infrastructure investments, and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system.
Through December of 2009, the amount collected by the Department of Licensing and forwarded to the
City of Edmonds TBD was $168,498. Although the amounts collected each month are increasing, they
have not been at levels estimated prior to establishment of an Edmonds TBD in early 2009. At that time,
using formulas provided by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), the estimated monthly funds
generated from annual TBD $20 vehicle license fee renewals was $59,000.
During the first few months of collections, cities with established TBDs all received revenue below what
was estimated by each city prior to establishing a TBD. Although DOL acknowledged an internal coding
error in December 2009, the City of Edmonds and other cities are concerned there may be additional
problems related to address matching. AWC has asked DOL to review options to find an approach to
resolving the DOL to Department of Revenue (DOR) address matching problem.
While there could be additional circumstances causing the less than expected revenues, City staff believes
it is important to ensure DOL is applying the fee accurately. An ongoing conversation has been taking
place between representatives from city-established TBDs and DOL over the past few months. Cities
with established TBDs are expecting a more formal response from DOL in the near future regarding what
is being done to address this issue. Representatives from all city-established TBDs have been invited to
participate in a meeting with the Departments of Licensing and Revenue on March 26, 2010. City staff
will update the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District Board on the outcome of this meeting.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked why the funds are not being provided. Community
Services/Economic Development Director Stephen Clifton responded he has been the primary staff
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contact with DOL, DOR and other cities. It is believed there is a geocoding issue; residents are receiving
vehicle license renewal notices that do not contain an announcement regarding the TBD fee and are
informed of the TBD fee at the time they purchase license tabs. DOL also missed numerous internet
vehicle license renewal notices; DOL feels they have corrected that issue. In addition, DOR initially
reversed the 4-digit revenue codes for Edmonds and Lake Forest Park, giving Edmonds’ revenue to Lake
Forest Park and their revenue to Edmonds. Lake Forest Park has 1/3 the population of Edmonds, thus
Edmonds received 1/3 the revenue it should have and Lake Forest Park received 3 times as much. The
following payments were made to the Edmonds TDB for the year 2009:
1 - $1,643.40
2 - $7,306.20
3 - $74,269.80 (includes reimbursement due to coding error
4 - $37,659.60
5 - $47,619.00
Mr. Clifton pointed out the revenue amounts are increasing each month, indicating DOL is beginning to
make the necessary corrections. This Friday staff and City Attorneys for all cities will meet with DOL
and DOR to address that issue.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked if the discussion will include how to get the money back. Mr.
Clifton responded once vehicle licenses have been renewed, there is no way for residents to pay the TBD
license fee.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked whether Edmonds received the money mistakenly provided to
Lake Forest Park. Mr. Clifton answered the third payment the City received in the amount of $74,269.80
included reimbursement due to the coding error.
Board Member Wilson suggested the TBD Board and the City send a letter to the Legislature expressing
their displeasure with DOL’s customer service. Mr. Clifton responded the three questions highlighted in
the TBD 2009 report were raised by one city on behalf of all the TBDs in response to Representative
Upthegrove’s concern that cities are not collecting the amounts anticipated. The City has also
communicated with its other Legislative Representatives.
Board President Bernheim asked how the approximately $168,000 collected to date has been spent. Mr.
Clifton explained $288,745 in eligible expenses were identified; the $168,000 was used to offset those
expenditures. An additional $120,000 of eligible expenditures occurred during the period the revenue
was collected. Mr. Miller explained the expenditures were operation and maintenance of the City’s
transportation system which includes patching of roadways, pavement preservation, traffic signal
maintenance, and roadway striping.
Board Member Buckshnis asked how much the City expected to generate via the TBD vehicle license fee
in 2010. Mr. Clifton answered a better idea of estimated revenue would be available following the
meeting on Friday. Based on the last two payments, $37,000 and $47,000, he estimated revenue
collection of at least $500,000 in 2010. He pointed out in 2009 and 2010, Fund 111 has a $700,000+
subsidy from the General Fund for street operations. If the City collects as much as $500,000 in 2010, the
$500,000 subsidy will not be needed from the General Fund to fund street operations. Mr. Miller pointed
out the importance of stabilizing this funding source to allow the TBD Board to allocate funds from this
revenue source for specific transportation projects.
Board Member Wilson pointed out the TBD Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the TBD Board. The
person in that position no longer works for the City and he suggested the Board nominate and approve
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Stephen Clifton to serve as the Treasurer. Board President Bernheim suggested scheduling appointment
of a Treasurer following the next agenda item.
4. REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL FUNDING OPTIONS.
Transportation Engineer Bertrand Hauss introduced the Chair of the Transportation Committee Don Fiene
and Planning Board Member and former Transportation Committee Chair Christiana Johnson.
Mr. Hauss explained the 2009 Transportation Plan identified the following projects over the next 16
years:
• (34) Walkway projects
• (13) Concurrency projects
• (7) Roadway Safety projects
• Bikeway projects
• Maintenance and Preservation projects
The 2010-2015 TIP falls well short of those Transportation Plan recommendations due to the funding
gap. Most projects identified in the TIP are pending based on new transportation funding sources, such as
the TBD. At their March 9 meeting the Community Services/Development Services Committee
recommended this funding item be forwarded to the TBD Board for discussion. The purpose of this
discussion is to obtain direction from the TBD Board regarding whether to pursue additional funding
options to fund the capital transportation projects identified in the Transportation Plan.
He provided photographs of projects identified in the Transportation Plan including the 96th Avenue West
walkway project near Madrona Elementary School where there are no sidewalks on either side of the
street and 80th/180th adjacent to South Snohomish County Park where there are no sidewalks on either
side of the street. Staff is applying for a grant for the 80th/180th sidewalk but the lack of matching funds
may prevent the City from acquiring the grant. He displayed photographs of overlay projects including
Meadowdale Beach Road, 88th Avenue West, and Olympic View Drive. Under the current funding
scenario, the City’s overlay cycle is 80 years; the industry standard is 20 years for collectors and arterials
and 25 years for local streets.
He provided an example of cost acceleration as a road deteriorated; the cost of routine maintenance is
$2/square yard, in 5 years the cost of repair activities will increase to $21/square yard, the cost of
resurfacing in 10 years will be $46/square yard and the cost of total reconstruction in 20 years is
$146/square yard. He provided Five Corners as an example of a concurrency project; the existing level of
service is F and the adopted level of service is D.
The total cost of projects in the Transportation Plan is $105 Million. Approximately $41 million in
funding has been identified from the following sources, leaving a funding shortfall of $65 million:
Traffic impact fees
Real Estate Excise Tax
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax
Joint Agency (County portion for 84th Avenue W improvement project)
Utility Fund for resurfacing
Parks Funding (Interurban Trail and 4th Avenue. Corridor)
Grants
An initial $20 annual fee per registered vehicle was approved and the funds were to be used for operations
and maintenance projects only. Additional TBD revenue options are subject to voter approval, up to an
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additional $80 or 0.2% sales and use tax is available and must be project specific. As part of the adoption
of the Transportation Plan in 2009, the City Council approved a provision to investigate increasing TBD
revenue in 2010.
Mr. Hauss provided a summary of project types that could be funded via the current $20 fee and an
additional $20, $40, $60 and $80 vehicle license fee.
Board Member Wilson inquired about the average revenue/year in the TBD options summary. Mr. Hauss
explained that amount included all funds generated via various revenue sources including traffic impact
fees, REET, grants, etc. Board Member Wilson pointed out the revenue from the TBD vehicle license fee
was approximately $450,000 - $500,000/year rather than $700,000/year and the total average
revenue/year including the existing fee is approximately $2.4 million and $3 million for the additional
$20 TBD.
Transportation Committee Chair Don Fiene relayed the Committee’s recommendations. Although the
Comprehensive Plan indicates an $80 TBD vehicle license fee is needed, in light of the economy, the
Committee considered ways to utilize and adjust existing funding sources such as the following:
Use Olympic View Franchise fees for transportation projects in areas served by Olympic View
rather putting them in the General Fund.
Redistribute REET to a 50% - 50% split rather than the first $750,000 to Parks and the remainder
to transportation.
$40 TBD vehicle license fee instead of the $80 TBD vehicle license fee in the Comprehensive
Plan .
Mr. Fiene compared Mountlake Terrace’s 2009 transportation funding with Edmonds; Mountlake Terrace
spent $11,000/mile compared to $2,000/mile in Edmonds.
Board Member Buckshnis inquired about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) funding for transit.
Planning Manager Rob English answered PSRC has a call for projects every two years for allocation of
federal funds and funds are allocated by county. During the last call for projects in 2009 Edmonds
submitted the Interurban Trail and the 228th/Hwy. 99 project. The City received funds for the Interurban
Trail but not the Hwy. 99 project. Projects are scored based on readiness and availability of a local
match. The 228th/Hwy. 99 project did not score well due to the lack of a local match.
Board Member Fraley-Monillas asked how projects were ranked such as a traffic light at 9th Avenue
versus the Shell Valley access. Mr. English answered the list represented projects that could be funded
via the TBD and was not adopted as part of the 2009 Transportation Plan. The Transportation Plan has
criteria that are used to determine priorities.
Board President Bernheim observed that increasing the TBD vehicle license fee beyond $20 requires a
public vote. He asked whether the TBD Board or City Council authorized the vote. Mr. English
answered the TBD Board would authorize the public vote.
For Board President Bernheim, Mr. English explained this item was a follow-up on the provision adopted
as part of the Transportation Plan in 2009 to investigate increasing the TBD revenue in 2010 to fund
capital improvements. Staff is seeking direction from the Board regarding their interest in seeking an
increase in the TBD license fee in 2010.
Board Member Wilson explained the project list the Council approved as part of the Transportation Plan
assumed a $20 – $80 TBD fee. The TBD Board now needs to determine whether they are interested in
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pursuing an increase in the TBD fee. If the TBD chooses not to, it will be up to the City Council to
reconcile the project list with available funding.
Board Member Orvis pointed out the deadline to place a measure on the August ballot is May. He asked
whether staff could provide a list of projects by May. Mr. English answered it would be a challenge but
staff could develop a preliminary project list. The larger, more time consuming discussion would be the
Board determining what projects to include and the additional TBD fee to ask the voters to approve.
For Board Member Fraley-Monillas, Mr. English explained the existing $20 TBD fee was dedicated to
maintenance and operation.
Board Member Wilson explained he would not support an increase in the license fee or a pool bond until
the City got its own financial house in order. Once the Council decided how to address operating
expenses whether via a levy or another mechanism and when to place that measure on the ballot, the
Council could then determine whether the next ask to the voters would be a capital bond for
transportation/sidewalk improvements, etc.
Board Member Buckshnis commented the City was working on getting its finances in order. She
cautioned this was completely separate because transportation projects are a public safety issue.
Although she was uncertain whether she could support an $80 increase in the TBD fee, she did support
some increase. She supported placing an increase in the TBD fee on the August ballot, noting the revenue
would be targeted to specific projects.
Board Member Orvis reminded the TBD was a separate government entity and in this process Board
Members were not Councilmembers. The TBD Board was charged with fixing the streets and sidewalks.
Board Member Plunkett agreed with Board Member Buckshnis that transportation projects were public
safety issues. He pointed out the voters needed to get used to being asked via local governments placing
measures on the ballot.
Board Vice President Peterson pointed out in addition to the TBD license fee, the Board had other choices
such as using Olympic View Franchise fees for transportation and changing the REET allocation. He
acknowledged those choices would have a direct impact on the City’s General Fund. He agreed with
Board Member Buckshnis that the TBD fee was a direct funding source; a person who drove a car paid
the fee and the fee was used for transportation improvements. He supported a $40 fee and requested
further information regarding the impact on the City’s General Fund of using the Olympic View
Franchise fees for transportation and reallocating REET to a 50/50 split.
Board President Bernheim commented until further information was available regarding the collection of
the TBD fee, he would not support asking voters to increase the fee. He questioned the rush to increase
the fee, favoring a deliberative, slow approach and first proving to the public that the TBD could handle
the funds they were currently collecting. He suggested the TBD Board prioritize funding of 3-4 projects,
determine the exact cost of those projects and ask the voters for a TBD fee to fund that amount.
Board Member Wilson commented there was interest in addressing transportation under-funding. He
agreed there was a public safety issue, particularly with regard to sidewalks but sidewalk and traffic
calming projects could also be funded via the General Fund. In his opinion, there were other public safety
issues such as the City has fewer Police Officers per capita than any other comparable city and the
elimination of the entire Crime Prevention Program, that are more important than fixing potholes. He
supported the suggestion to reallocate REET to a 50/50 split. He did not want to rush to the August
ballot, particularly since staff was not confident they would have time to develop a project list and when
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the City Council had a levy package that was nearly complete. He cautioned if the voters approved an
additional $40 TBD fee, the City still would not have a full-time Economic Development Director or a
Development Director, Crime Prevention, a plan for Yost Pool, funds for the Senior Center, or adequate
funding for seasonable parks employees. He summarized there were more important matters to address
than an increase in the TBD fee.
Mr. English asked for direction regarding next steps. Board President Bernheim referred to the list of
projects approved as part of the Transportation Plan, commenting it was one thing to approve a laundry
list of projects versus going to the voters to increase the TBD vehicle license fee. He preferred to see a
list of 4-5 top priority projects that could be funded via an increase in the TBD fee. He suggested staff
develop a list of accomplishable projects within the next 2-3 years based on a low, medium and high
increase in the TBD fee. He did not support including traffic signals in those lists.
Board Member Wilson suggested staff also consider what transportation, parks, and public facility capital
projects could be achieved via an operational levy increase. He preferred to wait until after the passage of
an operational levy to place a non-TBD specific capital request on the ballot.
Board Member Orvis commented he could support an $80 increase with the existing project list which has
been considered by the Transportation Committee for years. He cautioned using the Olympic View
Franchise fees for transportation would have an impact on the City’s General Fund and a 50/50 allocation
of REET would affect the project list in the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan. An increase in the
TBD fee would provide a discreet funding source that did not impact other City funds. He suggested the
TBD Board determine an increase and determine what projects could be funded.
Board President Bernheim asked whether staff could develop a list of projects that could be funded via a
$20, $40, $60 or $80 increase in the TBD fee. Mr. English answered yes, explaining the laws governing
the TBD require any increase proposed to the voters be dedicated to specific projects. He suggested if the
Board was interested in pursuing an increase, staff provide further details regarding projects and funding.
Mr. Clifton pointed out Lobbyist Mike Doubleday’s weekly update referenced TBD legislation under
consideration by the House and Senate that would increase the flexibility regarding the type of projects
that can be funded.
Board Member Wilson observed the TBD has an Interlocal Agreement with the City to pay for
administrative services. If the voters approved an $80 increase in the TBD fee, he asked whether the
TBD could hire 2-3 transportation engineers. Mr. Clifton offered to confer with the City Attorney,
anticipating the Interlocal Agreement would need to be amended.
It was the consensus of the Board to request staff return with a range of options based on different TBD
fee increases and projects that could be accomplished at various funding levels.
Mr. Hauss asked whether the Board was interested in pursuing the Olympic View Franchise fees and/or
50/50 allocation of REET. Board President Bernheim answered the Board wanted to keep it simple for
the voters; only an increase in the TBD fee.
Election of Ex-Officio TBD Board Treasurer and WCIA Representative
BOARD MEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS,
TO NOMINATE STEPHEN CLIFTON FOR THE EX-OFFICIO POSITION OF BOARD
TREASURER.
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BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STEPHEN CLIFTON TO FILL THE EX-OFFICIO
POSITION OF BOARD TREASURER CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, expressed concern that the TBD Board has a great deal of taxing authority
and wants to get as much as possible. He urged the Board to return to the basics. Because the fee is
charged on vehicle license renewals, he urged the Board to utilize the revenue for road maintenance, not
trails. He pointed out the availability of the SAFETEA-LU grant program for safe walkways to schools.
He also suggested using crack-sealing to address deteriorating roadways. He was concerned with the
number of projects on the Six-year TIP and suggested eliminating the $1.9 million Five Corners
Roundabout. He also recommended removing the traffic signal projects, suggesting safety be used to
determine the need for a signal rather than level of service.
6. BOARD COMMENTS
Board Member Plunkett pointed out the Board did not have the ability to tax the people of Edmonds; the
Board was discussing allowing voters to decide whether they wanted to tax themselves to fund road
improvements.
7. ADJOURN
With no further business, the TBD meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
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AM-3044 3.
Election of Ex-officio TBD Board Treasurer and WCIA Representative
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:05/04/2010
Submitted By:Sandy Chase Time:10 Minutes
Department:City Clerk's Office Type:Action
Information
Subject Title
Election of ex-officio TBD Board Treasurer and Washington Cities Insurance Authority
representative.
Recommendation
Appoint Lorenzo Hines, City of Edmonds Finance Director, as the Treasurer of the District and
Washington Cities Insurance Authority representative for the District per the Charter of the
Edmonds Transportation Benefit District.
Previous TBD Action
On March 23, 2010, the TBD Board made the following motion:
"BOARD MEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
FRALEY-MONILLAS, TO NOMINATE STEPHEN CLIFTON FOR THE EX-OFFICIO
POSITION OF BOARD TREASURER.
BOARD MEMBER WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
FRALEY-MONILLAS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
THE VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF STEPHEN CLIFTON TO FILL THE EX-OFFICIO
POSITION OF BOARD TREASURER CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY."
Narrative
A copy of the Charter of the Edmonds TBD is attached. Section 5.04 of the Charter reads as
follows:
"The Treasurer of the District shall be the City's Finance Director.
The Finance Director is required by the Statute to serve as Treasurer and is not subject to removal
by the Board."
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Charter of the Edmonds TBD.pdf
Form Routing/Status
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Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 05:09 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 04/29/2010 05:12 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 05:13 PM APRV
Form Started By: Sandy
Chase
Started On: 04/29/2010 05:04
PM
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2010
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CHARTER
of the
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I NAME ...................................................................................................... 1
Section 1.01 Name ........................................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE II NATURE AND PURPOSES ................................................................... 1
1. Section 2.01 Nature of the District . ................................................................................. 1
Section 2.02 Purposes ....................................................................................................... 1
Section 2.03 Limitations on Liability . ............................................................................. 2
Section 2.04 Mandatory Disclaimers ............................................................................... 2
ARTICLE III DISSOLUTION ....................................................................................... 2
Section 3.01 Perpetual Existence ..................................................................................... 2
ARTICLE IV POWERS; INDEMNIFICATION ........................................................... 3
Section 4.01 Powers ......................................................................................................... 3
Section 4.02 Indemnification ........................................................................................... 3
ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; ATTORNEY . 4
Section 5.01 Board Powers . ............................................................................................ 4
Section 5.02 Board Composition . .................................................................................... 4
Section 5.03 Board Officers ............................................................................................. 4
Section 5.04 Removal of Board Members ....................................................................... 4
Section 5.05 Conflict of Interest. ...................................................................................... 4
Section 5.06 Attorney . ..................................................................................................... 5
ARTICLE VI MEETINGS . ............................................................................................ 5
Section 6.01 Board Meetings ........................................................................................... 5
Section 6.02 Board Quorum and Concurrence . ............................................................... 5
Section 6.03 Open Public Meetings ................................................................................. 5
Section 6.04 Minutes ........................................................................................................ 5
Section 6.05 Material Change Policy and Annual Report ................................................ 6
ARTICLE VII BYLAWS ................................................................................................. 6
Section 7.01 Bylaws ......................................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENT TO CHARTER .............................................................. 6
Section 8.01 Proposals to Amend Charter . ...................................................................... 6
Section 8.02 Board Consideration of Proposed Amendments ......................................... 6
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Section 8.03 Vote Required for Proposals to Amend the Charter. ................................... 6
Section 8.04 Public Hearings ........................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE IX COMMENCEMENT . .............................................................................. 7
Section 9.01 Commencement . ......................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................. 7
Section 10.01 Liberal Construction and Severability ...................................................... 7
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CHARTER
of the
EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Edmonds, Washington (the
“City”) has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its citizens to create a
Transportation Benefit District coextensive with the boundaries of the City in order to exercise
the powers available under Chapter 36.73 RCW (the “Statute”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3707 of the City (the “Ordinance”), passed on
November 18, 2008, the City authorized and approved the creation of a Transportation Benefit
District, designated as the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District (the “District”), coextensive
with the boundaries of the City, for the purpose of exercising certain powers available under the
Statute as limited by the ordinance, codified as Chapter 3.65 of the Edmonds City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Charter is hereby granted to and approved by the District.
ARTICLE I
NAME
Section 1.01 Name. The name of the Transportation Benefit District shall be the
“Edmonds Transportation Benefit District.”
ARTICLE II
NATURE AND PURPOSES
Section 2.01 Nature of the District. The District shall be a Transportation Benefit
District organized pursuant to Chapter 36.73, Ordinance No. 3707 and Chapter 3.65 ECC. The
boundaries of the District shall be coextensive with the boundaries of the City. The District shall
be a municipal corporation, an independent taxing “authority” within the meaning of Article VII,
Section I of the Constitution of the State of Washington (the “Constitution”), and a “taxing
district” within the meaning of Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution. The District shall be an
entity independent of and separate from the City.
Section 2.02 Purposes. The purpose of the District shall be to provide a separate legal
entity pursuant to Statute and Ordinance to exercise the powers available under the Statute, to,
but only to the extent authorized by the Ordinance. The primary purpose of the District shall be
the acquisition, construction, improvement, provision and/or funding of the maintenance of City
streets and related infrastructure in a manner which is:
2.02.01 Consistent with state, regional, and local transportation plans;
2.02.02 Necessitated by reasonably foreseeable congestion levels
attributable to economic growth; and
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2.02.03 Funded by local government or private developer contributions or
any combination thereof.
Section 2.03 Limitations on Liability. All debts, liabilities and other obligations
incurred by the District (“Obligations”) shall be satisfied: (a) in the case of Obligations which, by
their terms, are not payable from a special or limited source of funds, exclusively from the
revenues, assets and properties of the District, and (b) in the case of Obligations which, by their
terms, are payable from a special or limited source of funds, exclusively from such revenues,
assets and properties of the District as shall be specifically pledged thereto or otherwise
identified as being the source of payment thereof. No creditor, claimant or other person shall
have any right of action against or recourse to the City or its revenues, assets or properties on
account of or with respect to any such Obligations, or otherwise on account of or with respect to
any acts or omissions of the District or its officers, employees or agents.
Section 2.04 Mandatory Disclaimers. A disclaimer in substantially the following form
shall be posted in a prominent place accessible to the public in the District's principal office
which shall be the Edmonds City Hall. It shall also be printed or stamped on all contracts, bonds
and other documents that evidence or create any Obligation which, by its terms, is not payable
from a special or limited source of funds.
The Edmonds Transportation Benefit District is a Transportation Benefit District
established pursuant to Ordinance No. 3707 of the City of Edmonds, Washington,
and the laws of the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, Chapter
36.73 of the Revised Code of Washington. All debts, liabilities and other
obligations incurred by the District shall be satisfied exclusively from the
revenues, assets and properties of the District. No creditor, claimant or other
person shall have any right of action against or recourse to the City of Edmonds,
the State of Washington, or any other political subdivision of the State of
Washington on account of or with respect to any debts, liabilities or other
obligations of the District, or otherwise on account of or with respect to any acts
or omissions of the District or its officers, employees or agents.
ARTICLE III
DISSOLUTION
Section 3.01 Dissolution. The District shall exist until dissolved in accordance with the
requirements of RCW 36.73.050 and ECC 3.65.040. The retirement of debt, notice of
dissolution and payment of creditors shall all comply with the provisions of the Statute. The
District shall be automatically dissolved when all indebtedness of the District has been retired,
and when all the District’s anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied. Street preservation,
maintenance and operations are ongoing, long-term obligations of the City. In order to comply
with the dissolution requirements of RCW 36.73.050, the Washington State Transportation Plan
2007-2026 time frame is hereby adopted and the District shall automatically dissolve eighteen
(18) years from the effective date of Ordinance 3707.
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ARTICLE IV
POWERS; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 4.01 Powers. Except as otherwise provided herein, the District shall have and
may exercise all lawful powers conferred upon a Transportation Benefit District as of the date
hereof by the laws of the State of Washington, limited as provided in the Ordinance. Such
powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) To hire employees, staff, and services, to enter into contracts, to direct
agents and services acquired pursuant to contract or interlocal agreement, and to sue and be sued.
Public works contract limits applicable to the City of Edmonds shall apply to any contract
entered into by the District. In the event that City staff are utilized, the general fund of the City
shall be reimbursed to, but only to the extent required by RCW 43.09.210. The annual plan of
the District shall provide estimates of all such charges and the final cost of all projects shall
indicate such charges.
(b) To authorize a vehicle tax of up to $20 per vehicle as provided for by
RCW 82.80.140.
(c) When authorized by the voters pursuant to the requirements of Chapter
36.73, to authorize other taxes, fees, charges and tolls or increases in these revenue sources, and
to use such funds assessed for the preservation, maintenance and operation of City streets in
accordance with the provisions of a state or regional plan.
(d) The Board shall have and may exercise all powers and functions provided
by the Statute to fulfill the functions of the District.
(e) Additional powers and authorities may be conferred upon the District only
in accordance with the requirements of the Statute following a public hearing and other
procedural requirements as set forth in the Statute.
(f) To issue its general obligation bonds and revenue bonds pursuant to the
requirements of the Statute.
Section 4.02 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the District shall protect,
defend, hold harmless and indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent of the District who
is a party or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason related to that person's
conduct as a director, officer, employee or agent of the District, against judgments, fines,
penalties, settlements and reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by
him or her in connection with such proceeding, if such person acted in good faith reasonably
believed his or her conduct to be in the District's best interests and if, in the case of any criminal
proceedings, he or she had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.
The indemnification and protection provided herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which a person may be entitled as a matter of law, by City ordinance, or by contract or
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by vote of the Board of Directors. The District may purchase and maintain appropriate insurance
covering such risks.
ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Section 5.01 Board Powers. All powers of the District shall be exercised by or in the
name of the Board of Directors (the “Board”). The powers of the Board shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:
(a) To establish and implement the policies and programs of the District, and
the procedures for the management and administration of the District's affairs;
(b) To appoint and remove, at the pleasure of the Board, the District's officers,
agents and employees, (except as expressly provided herein) and to prescribe their respective
powers and duties consistent with the provisions hereof;
(c) To borrow money and incur indebtedness in accordance with the Act; and
(d) To provide for the investment of the District's funds.
Section 5.02 Board Composition. The Board shall be composed of the seven (7)
members of the Edmonds City Council, who shall serve in an ex-officio and independent
capacity. A Board member may be removed only when removed from his or her office as a
Council Member. Any vacancy shall be filled only by the appointment or election of a new City
Council Member.
Section 5.03 Board Officers. The Board shall include two or more officers. The same
person shall not occupy both the office of President and any office responsible for the custody of
funds and maintenance of finances and accounts. The initial officers of the Board shall be the
President and Vice President. Additional officers may be provided for in the Bylaws of the
District. The President shall be the agent of the District for purposes of receiving service of
process; provided, that the Bylaws may designate additional officers of the District as agents to
receive or initiate process. The District may contract with the City of Edmonds for such service
as it may require.
Section 5.04 Treasurer. The Treasurer of the District shall be the City’s Finance
Director.
The Finance Director is required by the Statute to serve as Treasurer and is not subject to
removal by the Board.
Section 5.05 Conflict of Interest. Board members shall comply in all respects with the
conflict of interest guidelines and prohibitions of Chapter 42.23 RCW as the same exists or is
hereafter amended.
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Section 5.06 Attorney. The Board shall be represented by the City Attorney of the City
of Edmonds, provided, however, that the Board may, in the event of conflict, engage separate
legal counsel of its choosing. Any potential conflicts of interest involving the City Attorney
shall be determined and resolved by reference to Title 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, as
that Title now exists or may be amended. Charges and fees of the attorney, as well as other
services provided by City employees, shall be reimbursed in accordance with Section 4.01(a).
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 6.01 Board Meetings. Regular Board meetings shall be held on the first
Tuesday of February and the first Tuesday of August of each year. Special Board meetings shall
be held from time to time as determined necessary by the Board or Board President.
Section 6.02 Board Quorum and Concurrence. A quorum to commence a Board
meeting shall be no fewer than four (4) members. The Bylaws of the District may prescribe
Board quorum restrictions that equal or exceed the quorum restrictions imposed in this Section.
Board members present at a duly convened meeting may continue to transact business
notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum; provided, any
action shall be approved by at least three (3) members. Board concurrence may be obtained at
any regular or special meeting by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board members voting
on the issue; provided, that such majority shall include not less than four (4) votes. Final action
of the Board with respect to the following action shall require the affirmative vote of four (4)
members:
(a) Adoption of an annual plan for services;
(b) Levy of any tax, charge or fee;
(c) Adoption of the material change policy; or
(d) Any response to a material change.
Voting by proxy shall not be permitted. Electronic meetings or participation are
authorized so long as the meeting, notice and opportunity for public participation comply with
state law.
Section 6.03 Open Public Meetings. Notice of meetings shall be given in a manner
consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act, Laws of Washington 1971, Extraordinary
Session, Chapter 250, codified as Chapter 42.30 of the Revised Code of Washington, as
supplemented and amended. In addition, the District shall provide reasonable notice of meetings
to any individual specifically requesting it in writing. The District shall define in its Bylaws the
opportunity for public comment to be permitted at Board meetings.
Section 6.04 Minutes. Copies of the minutes of all regular or special meetings of the
Board shall be available to any person or organization that requests them as required by State
law; provided, however, that minutes with respect to closed executive sessions need not be made
available. The minutes of all Board meetings shall include a record of individual votes on all
matters requiring Board concurrence.
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Section 6.05 Material Change Policy and Annual Report. The Board shall develop a
material change policy to address major Plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to
finance the adopted Plan. At the date of adoption of a plan to execute the functions of the
District, the Board shall adopt a material change plan which addresses material changes to cost,
scope, and schedule, the level of change that will require Board involvement and how the Board
will address those changes. At a minimum, in the event that a transportation improvement cost
exceeds its original cost estimate by more than twenty percent (20%) as identified in the
District’s original finance plan, the governing body shall hold a public hearing to solicit
comment from the public regarding how the cost change should be resolved. In addition, the
District, upon approval by the Board, shall issue an annual report, indicating the status of
transportation improvement costs, transportation improved expenditures, revenues, and
construction schedules, to the public and the newspapers of record in the District (the “Plan”).
“Newspapers of record in the District” shall include all newspapers which have filed a request
for public notice of meetings with the City of Edmonds.
ARTICLE VII
BYLAWS
Section 7.01 Bylaws. The Board shall adopt Bylaws to provide additional rules, that are
not inconsistent with this Charter, governing the District and its activities.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
Section 8.01 Proposals to Amend Charter. Any Board member may introduce a
proposal to amend the Charter at any regular meeting or special meeting of the Board, provided,
however, that all amendments shall comply with the minimum requirements and provisions of
RCW 36.73 and Chapter 3.65 ECC.
Section 8.02 Board Consideration of Proposed Amendments. If notice of a proposal to
amend the Charter and information, including the text of the proposed amendment and a
statement of its purpose and effect, is provided to members of the Board fifteen (15) days prior to
any regular Board meeting or any special meeting of which thirty (30) days advance notice has
been given, then the Board may vote on the proposal at the same meeting at which the proposal
is introduced. If such notice and information is not so provided, the Board may not vote on the
proposal until the next regular meeting or a special meeting of which thirty (30) days advance
notice has been given, and in each case at least fifteen (15) days prior to which meeting such
notice and information is provided to Board members. Amendments to the proposal within the
scope of the original proposal will be permitted at the meeting at which the vote is taken.
Section 8.03 Vote Required for Proposals to Amend the Charter. Resolutions of the
Board approving proposals to amend the Charter shall require an affirmative vote of a majority
of the Board members voting on the issue; provided, that the total number of Board members
voting on any such proposal shall equal at least four.
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Section 8.04 Public Hearings. Certain amendments of the Charter may require action of
the Edmonds City Council and a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of the Statute. No
consideration of any charter amendment may occur until the City complies with such
requirements.
ARTICLE IX
COMMENCEMENT
Section 9.01 Commencement. The District shall commence its existence effective upon
the adoption of the Ordinance. This Charter shall become effective upon its approval by the
Board.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 10.01 Liberal Construction and Severability. This Charter shall be liberally
construed in order to effect its purposes. If any section or part of this Charter is ultimately ruled
invalid or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or illegality shall not affect
the remaining sections or parts of this Charter.
THIS CHARTER IS EXECUTED AS OF THIS ____ DAY OF ______________, 2009.
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
By:
Its: President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED
Sandra S. Chase, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
By:
W. Scott Snyder
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AM-3038 4.
Update from City Staff Regarding List of Project Priorities
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:05/04/2010
Submitted By:Megan Cruz
Submitted For:Bertrand Hauss Time:20 Minutes
Department:Engineering Type:Action
Information
Subject Title
Update from City Staff regarding list of project priorities.
Recommendation
Review and approve a project priority proposal.
Previous TBD Action
On October 20, 2009, City Council recommended to begin investigation in 2010 for additional
TBD funding.
On March 9, 2010, the CSDS committee recommended that the Transportation Funding item be
forwarded to the next TBD board meeting.
On March 23, 2010, the TBD Board discussed Transportation Funding Options such as additional
TBD.
Narrative
In 2009, City Council approved the Transportation Plan Update, which identified transportation
projects to create a safer and improved system over the next 16 years. The total cost of all
improvements is approximately $105M and the estimated budget shortfall is $64M. The City
Council approved this Plan with a provision to investigate increasing the Transportation Benefit
District (TBD) revenue in 2010.
In 2008, City Council dedicated the revenue from the current $20 vehicle license fee to fund the
City’s street operation and maintenance costs. An increase in TBD revenue beyond the current $20
vehicle license fee would require voter approval to fund specific capital improvement and
preservation projects.
As requested by the TBD Board, City staff has developed a preliminary ranked list of projects,
illustrating which of those would be funded with different TBD options: $20, $40, $60, and $80
(see Attachment 1). The preliminary cost estimates for each project was prepared by the City's
consultant during the 2009 update to the Transportation Comprehensive Plan. The estimates cover
the entire project cost, including preliminary engineering, construction, right-of-way acquisition,
City project management, and administration. The costs for each project are subject to change
since they were based on conceptual layouts. An analysis of staff workload based on the
implementation schedule would also be needed to determine the staffing needs to manage the
program. This proposal is a scenario to assist in understanding the different TBD options.
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program. This proposal is a scenario to assist in understanding the different TBD options.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Attachment 1 - Project Priorities
Link: Attachment 2 - Project Descriptions
Link: Attachment 3 - City Map with Projects Funded for Different TBD Options
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 12:41 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 04/29/2010 01:03 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 03:01 PM APRV
Form Started By: Megan
Cruz
Started On: 04/29/2010 09:24
AM
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2010
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Project priority over next 10 years with $20 TBD Option => 10 * 500,000 = $5 million dollars
Project Rank Project Name Total Cost
1 Street Overlay / Resurfacing ($500,000/year)$5,000,000 $5,000,000
2 Main St. @ 3rd Signal Upgrade $138,000
3 212th @ 84th / Five Corners Intersection Improvements $1,910,000
4 234th St. SW / 236th St. SW (#1 Long Walkway)$1,860,000
5 Bicycle Loop signing $25,000
6 Main St. @ 9th Av. W Signal Installation $874,400
7 2nd Av. S (#1 Short Walkway)$25,000
8 City Wide Traffic Calming Program $100,000
9 Dayton St. (#2 Short Walkway)$63,000
10 212th @ 76th Av. W Intersection Imrprovements $2,313,000
11 100th @ 238th Upgrades $236,000
12 Maple St. (#3 Short Walkway)$50,000
13 Maplewood Dr. (#2 Long Walkway)$540,000
14 Walnut St. (#4 Short Walkway)$175,000
15 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements / Hwy. 99 @ 76th Intersection Improvements $3,948,200
16 Meadowdale Beach Rd. (#4 Long Walkway)$760,000
17 80th Av. W / 180th St. SW Walkway (#7 Long Walkway)$800,000
18 220th St. SW @ 76th Av. W Intersection Improvement $138,300
19 Walnut St. @ 9th Av. W Intersection Improvement $874,400
20 Olympic View Dr. @ 76th Av. W Intersection Improvement $1,146,000
21 Walnut St. (#5 Short Walkway)$88,000
22 Caspers @ 9th Av. W Intersection Improvement $818,000
23 238th St. SW Walkway (#9 Long Walkway)$650,000
24 84th Av. W (212th St. SW to 238th St. SW)$8,177,000
TOTAL Cost $30,709,300
Notes:
1. Overlay: this cost doesn't include the estimated $425,000 / year in 2009 Transportation Plan from other Potential Revenue sources,
$500,000 / year would add 0.66 mile stretch of Annual Overlay (using King County cost estimates: $46 / square yards) => 37 year cycle
2. All roadway / pedestrian project costs are conceptual estimates for project completion (includes cost of all phases)
Funded projects over next 10 years w/ $20 TBD option
Annual Overlay / Resurfacing project
Pedestrian and bicycle project
Roadway Project
Maintenance / Preservation / Programs
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AM-3037 5.
Discussion on Public Vote on TBD Assessments in Excess of Current $20 License Fee
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:05/04/2010
Submitted By:Kim Karas
Submitted For:Noel Miller Time:20 Minutes
Department:Public Works Type:
Information
Subject Title
Discussion on public vote on TBD assessments in excess of current $20 license fee and
relationship to budget forecast.
Recommendation
Discuss and make a determination on an election date to hold a public vote.
Previous TBD Action
None.
Narrative
This discussion relates to the City Council's funding recommendation on transportation project
priorities and the desire to proceed with a public vote.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 12:41 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 04/29/2010 01:03 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 03:01 PM APRV
Form Started By: Kim
Karas
Started On: 04/29/2010 08:09
AM
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2010
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AM-3039 6.
Briefing on Proposed Snohomish County TBD Formation
Transportation Benefit District Board
Date:05/04/2010
Submitted By:Kim Karas
Submitted For:Noel Miller Time:5 Minutes
Department:Public Works Type:Information
Information
Subject Title
Briefing on proposed Snohomish County TBD formation.
Recommendation
None.
Previous TBD Action
None.
Narrative
Snohomish County has sent a letter to all the Cities in the County requesting if there is an interest
in participating in a County wide TBD (see Exhibit 1). Since the City of Edmonds has already
formed a Transportation Benefit District, staff sees no reason or need to participate.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: EXHIBIT 1 - Snohomish County TBD Request
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 12:41 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 04/29/2010 01:03 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 04/29/2010 03:01 PM APRV
Form Started By: Kim
Karas
Started On: 04/29/2010 11:53
AM
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2010
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