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2006.11.02 CC Finance Committee Agenda PacketAGENDA City Council Finance Committee Fourtner Room City Hall, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds November 02, 2006 10:00 a.m.     1.(20 Min) Technology Initiative     2.(10 Min) 2007 Non-Rep Salary Ordinance     3.(10 Min) Water Rate Ordinance       AgendaQuick©2005 - 2006 Destiny Software Inc., All Rights Reserved Packet Page 1 of 19 AM-665 1. Technology Initiative City Council Finance Committee Date:11/02/2006 Submitted By:Dan Clements, Administrative Services Time:20 Minutes Department:Administrative Services Action Agenda Memo Subject Technology Initiative Previous Council Action The City Council has previously approved formation of the Citizen's Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC), and appropriated funds to run fiber optic cable along Highway 99, and from Highway 99 to the ferry terminal. Narrative The City recently completed a fiber pull up Highway 99, and completed the connection to the Westin data center in Seattle. The CTAC group has completed a draft RFI that would provide partnering opportunities for companies to use City assets to provide broad band services to City residents and businesses. It is hoped the RFI will form the basis for providing broad band services at competitive rates, along with more local content covering Edmonds and south county events. Recommendation Approve submittal of RFI to full Council. Revenue & Expenditures Fiscal Impact Attachments Link: Broadband RFI Confidential documents are indicated with a (c). Packet Page 2 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 1 of 7 The City of Edmonds Community Broadband Network, Phase 1 Request for Interest 1. Introduction Purpose of this Request for Interest The City of Edmonds is issuing this Request for Interest (RFI) to gather comments, conceptual frameworks, and indications of interest and to identify partnership teams from private parties interested in and capable of partnering with the City of Edmonds to create a competitive, open access community broadband network to serve the civic, economic, and cultural needs of the City, its citizens, businesses and institutions. We encourage creative thinking and respondents may want to consider forming alliances before responding. We encourage proponents to discuss whether a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network or a wireless network such as Wi-Fi or some other technologies, or combinations of technologies would best meet the needs of our community over the next 10 to 20 years. As a result of submissions to this RFI, the City may engage in negotiations with private entities, proceed to a Request for Proposal or take no further action. The deadline for responses to this RFI is XXX , 2006 (See Page 9 for a detailed schedule). Vision and Goals for a Community Broadband Network In February, 2006, the Edmonds Community Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC) recommended the following vision statement for year 2016: To reduce costs to residents and businesses, to provide increased competition among service providers, and to provide a source of revenue to the City of Edmonds, an interactive, open, broadband network offering integrated voice, video and data, will be available to every home and business in Edmonds. This network will be both strong and affordable so that all our city’s citizens, businesses, institutions and municipal government will be able to – gather and publish information – express opinions – participate in civic life – conduct business – receive education and health care – communicate and connect with family, friends, and neighbors throughout the world. The purpose of this RFI is to explore how a community broadband network might achieve this vision, while meeting three key goals: Packet Page 3 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 2 of 7 1. Provide true competition for broadband connectivity to Edmonds residents, businesses and institutions 2. Maintain the revenue streams that the City of Edmonds has traditionally received from utility taxes on traditional landline telephone and cable television services. 3. Create and support new methods of using communication technology to support the civic and cultural life of the community. This RFI is intended to address the first two of these three goals, creating a communication infrastructure for our community’s future. A Phase 2 RFI to solicit information from parties interested in using that communication infrastructure to create new programming and content “to support the civic and cultural life of the community” will be issued on a separate schedule. Other goals for Phase 1 include: – Stimulate private investment and innovation in broadband service delivery – Increase efficiency and transparency of City government – Promote job creation, business growth and economic development in Edmonds – Enhance educational opportunities and the delivery of health care services – Ensure affordable service to low income populations The CTAC found that “true” broadband connectivity requires a minimum of 20Mpbs- 25Mbps with sufficient upstream bandwidth and will eventually require 100 Mbps and above to each user. The CTAC believes that today’s incumbent wired communications networks represent the early stages of broadband development and that these networks will prove to be inadequate for delivering to each user the bandwidth necessary for future advanced services. The CTAC believes that Edmonds suffers from a lack of competition in wired broadband services and that, if this situation remains unchanged, Edmonds could be relegated to second tier status in terms of its technological sophistication and lose out to cities that are better positioned to compete in the emerging global economy. Continued advances in multimedia services and two-way video will accelerate demand for bandwidth and will expose the limitations of the current access networks. Since construction of an advanced broadband network will take time, the CTAC recommended that the City take steps now to ensure that its future broadband needs will be met. The CTAC further recommended that the City assess the feasibility of using existing fiber resources and other assets to support current and future municipal applications and, if necessary, to provide the basis for a community broadband network likely in partnership with private entities. Under Washington State law, the City of Edmonds has the requisite authority to construct and operate communications networks serving the public. The City of Edmonds invites the private sector to join the City in making investments for a public private partnership. Our vision is for the City and its partner(s) to construct a state of the art community broadband network in Edmonds to provide competitive, advanced services and serve as a platform for continuing innovation. The City expects eventual citywide coverage but recognizes that the project may need to proceed in phases. The City will work with our partners to identify potential priority areas for initial construction. Packet Page 4 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 3 of 7 In addition, the City invites neighboring communities, other public agencies, and educational or nonprofit entities to participate in a broad coalition to provide advanced broadband services throughout Snohomish County. As incentives to the private sector, the City may offer access to existing City assets such as utility poles, underground conduit, fiber optic cable, and some City owned lands as well. The City is willing to consider additional investments to aid the partnership. Finally, the City is interested in using this new network for its substantial telecommunication needs and could serve as an anchor tenant for our private partners. Desired Network Characteristics • Competitive Services by Private Sector. The City desires to be an infrastructure partner and does not intend to be a retail service provider or a network operator. It is the City’s strong preference that those roles will be reserved exclusively for the private sector. • Very High Bandwidth with Maximum Scalability. Bandwidth is the “raw material” of the information age. Provision of high levels of bandwidth at reasonable prices will lead to demand for faster computers, high definition TVs, and many other digital devices. It will enhance existing services and enable the development of many new applications and services that will help define Edmond’s future, transforming the way we live, work and play. High bandwidth in the upstream as well as downstream direction is also essential to maximize interactivity of the network as users increasingly become network participants and the demand for peer to peer exchanges of video and photographic files accelerates. In addition, many of the concerns expressed today about the need for tiering and reserving bandwidth can be mitigated by building high bandwidth networks of the capacity this RFI is seeking. • Citywide Coverage. Although the City would like to have the entire city served within a reasonable time, it recognizes that work to provide service may need to proceed in phases. • Nondiscriminatory Bit Transport. It is vital to the future of the Internet that network owners not discriminate in terms of bit transport or unnecessarily mediate between users and content or application providers. This should not be construed as a prohibition on quality of service guarantees but the network partner must provide similar treatment to all providers of like services. We believe that preferential treatment by network owners or operators of data streams will distort the evolutionary path of the Internet, stifle creativity and innovation and ultimately abridge the ability of the Internet to be a medium for the free dissemination of diverse thought and opinion. • Network Devices. Customers should be able to attach any devices to the network as long as they do not impair network performance. Customers must also be able to post and access any lawful content on non discriminatory terms. • Open infrastructure. To the extent possible, the City would like to consider an open broadband network architecture that allows for multiple service providers. Competition among service providers will fuel experimentation and innovation, lead to new applications and services, lower prices and create more choices for consumers. Packet Page 5 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 4 of 7 • Ease of use. Citizens and community groups should be able to easily and economically use the network to create, store, and distribute content that supports civic, cultural, and economic life of the community. If specialized equipment, training or expertise is needed to use the network, provisions should be made by network operators to provide or support those needs. • Services. The network must be capable of providing any combination of voice, video and data services to residents, businesses, institutions and government. • Privacy. The privacy rights of our citizens in the digital age must be preserved in any broadband system. The Market Potential of Edmonds & Its Neighbors The Edmonds Enterprise describes the market is serves as the “upscale communities between Everett and Seattle,” which includes “a $2.4 billion retail corridor that stretches from North King County to South Snohomish County.” The newspaper says “Edmonds has protected its quaint and lively downtown area … surrounded by upscale neighborhoods offering panoramic views of ferryboats plying the waters of Puget Sound and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains in the distance. The result is a higher-than average household income of $77,016, strong home ownership numbers and a well-educated populace that takes pride in a strong public school system.” Current Telecommunications Environment in Edmonds Wired providers Residential wired service in Edmonds is provided by Comcast and Verizon. Comcast provides video, data and VoIP service using a hybrid fiber coaxial system that brings fiber to neighborhood nodes. From the nodes, connection to the residence is via coaxial cable. Verizon is the incumbent provider of traditional telephone service and provides DSL service to residents. Like other phone companies Verizon is competing against Comcast for high speed Internet customers based on price rather than throughput speeds. Verizon also provides access to its network for independent Internet Service Providers for both dial up and high speed access. Verizon currently provisions some private VoIP networks for business customers and offers integrated voice and data T-1 access for smaller businesses. After the Edmonds City Council expressed potential interest in a community broadband system, Verizon has announced an intention to bring FTTP to homes and business in Edmonds in 2007 and 2008. Wireless Providers Edmonds is served by a number of wireless providers: Verizon, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and Cingular. In addition to voice service, some of these companies have invested in next generation networks (3G) that will provide a broad range of coverage for data and allow for mobile Internet connections, albeit at slower speeds than wired providers or Wi-fi or Wi-Max networks. 3G is expected to deliver mobile Internet connections running at 200-500 Kbps and with improvements could reach 1Mbps. Packet Page 6 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 5 of 7 Clearwire, a Kirkland, WA company founded by Craig McCaw, may be interested in providing wireless Internet access and VoIP services to Edmonds and Snohomish residents in the near future. Some private companies such as Starbucks provide commercial Wi-Fi services to consumers and businesses. However, there is no citywide Wi-Fi deployment at this time. The City is currently in the process of evaluating limited pilot wireless broadband access networks and may seek to establish more extensive Wi-Fi coverage. Availability of Existing Public Assets and Infrastructure The City of Edmonds brings to the table an array of physical assets and other resources to support development of a citywide community broadband network. These range from publicly owned rights of way (ROW) to land for placement of equipment to staff support in permitting and facilitating rapid market entry. Additionally, the City may be willing to consider additional investments in fiber optics and other resources to further the aims of the partnership. General classes and locations of assets are listed below, with specifics to be provided to the successful proposer(s). Fiber and Conduit The City of Edmonds owns or has custody of 24 strands of fiber optic cable within the City, some of which are being linked to a large regional Network Operations Center in Seattle. Utility Poles TBD Rights-of-Way The City of Edmonds has over XX miles of paved streets, which could be made available for use by an infrastructure partner. RFI Response Process Communications with the City All communications regarding this RFI should be directed to: XXX@ci.edmonds.wa.us 425-xxx-xxx Questions and Answers All questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing to City Staff TBD. The City encourages questions be submitted by XXX , 2006. All questions received by that time will be answered no later than xxx 2006. Answers to all questions and any additional information the City may wish to communicate will be posted to the City’s website at www.XXX Packet Page 7 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 6 of 7 Response Format, Copies and Content Respondents should submit ten (10) sets of all response documents, one set clearly marked original and 9 sets clearly marked copy. The original and copies should be submitted in 3 ring binders. Respondents also are requested to submit a CD soft copy of their response. To receive consideration Respondents must provide the following in writing: • A cover letter on the Respondent’s letterhead. The cover letter should designate the individual who will be the Respondent’s primary contact for all communications regarding its response. Provide the individual’s Name, Title, Company (if submitting as a team, you must submit the names of proposed partners but need provide contact information only for the principal contact), Mailing Address, E-mail Address, and Telephone Number (no cell phone numbers, please). • Demonstrated specific experience in financing, building, provisioning or operating broadband networks or other major infrastructure projects; • Demonstrated financial ability to engage in a project of this magnitude, including financial capability of your partners; • A summary of the partnership you envision with the City; • An explanation of how the proposed partnership will meet the infrastructure needs described in this Phase 1 RFI. Please be advised that the greater the degree of specificity, the more likely it will be for the City to review your response favorably. Delivery of written responses Reponses are due as listed below: If delivery by U.S. Postal Service: If delivery other than by U.S. Postal Service Contracts Manager City of Edmonds 121 5th Ave. N Edmonds, WA 98020 Schedule The estimated schedule for this RFI process: RFI Release Date Monday, xxx 2006 Information Conference for Potential Respondents, xxx, 2006 (week 3) Deadline for Questions from Potential Respondents Monday, xxx , 2006 (week 4) Deadline for Written Answers from City of Edmonds Monday, xxx, 2006 (week 6) Written Responses Due xxx, 2006, 3:00 pm PDT (week 9) Select and Invite Firms to present to the City- Friday, xxx, 2006 (week 12) Response Review The City anticipates conducting a two step process for identifying potential partner(s) for a community broadband network. In Step 1, the City will evaluate written responses received in response to this RFI. Respondents will be informed of the results by the date listed above. In the event the City decides to proceed to Step 2, the Finalists may be invited to present more detailed information and begin discussions or negotiations with the City. The City may also issue a Request for Proposal to find a partner(s) or may choose to take no further action. Anticipated Uses of this RFI Packet Page 8 of 19 DRAFT Edmonds Community Broadband RFI Draft For Internal Review Only Page 7 of 7 The City expects to use the phase 1 responses to the RFI to initiate discussions or to begin more specific negotiations with some of the respondents. The City may also issue an RFP to find a partner or may choose to take no further action. This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the City to acquire any products or services or to ever issue a RFP with respect to the matters on which this RFI is issued. The City will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation of a response to this RFI. All submissions and accompanying documentation become the property of the City and will not be returned. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the City will arise as a result of submission or responses to this RFI and the City’s use of such information. Responding to this RFI is not a condition for eligibility to respond to any subsequent RFP issued by the City. Further, submitting a response to this RFI does not create any rights or privileges with respect to any subsequently issued RFP. Public Records and Proprietary Material Respondents should be aware that any records they submit to the City, or that are used by the City even if the respondents possess the records may be public records under the Washington State Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.17). The City must promptly disclose public records upon request unless a statute exempts them from disclosure. Proponents should also be aware that if even a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, generally, the rest of the record must be disclosed. Exemptions, including those for trade secrets and "valuable formula," are narrow and specific. Proponents should clearly mark any record they believe is exempt from disclosure. Upon receipt of a request for public disclosure, the City will notify the RFI proponent of any public disclosure request for the proponent's submittal. If the proponent believes its records are exempt from disclosure, it is the proponent's sole responsibility to pursue a lawsuit under RCW 42.17.330 to enjoin disclosure. It is the proponent's discretionary decision whether to file such a lawsuit. However, if the proponent does not timely obtain and serve an injunction, the City will disclose the records, in accordance with applicable law. Packet Page 9 of 19 AM-663 2. 2007 Non-Rep Salary Ordinance City Council Finance Committee Date:11/02/2006 Submitted By: Kathleen Junglov, Administrative Services Time:10 Minutes Department:Administrative Services Action Agenda Memo Subject 2007 Non-Rep Salary Ordinance Previous Council Action Finance Committee 2/14/2006, 6/13/2006, 7/11/2006, 8/8/2006, 8/29/2006 Full Council 8/15/2006 Narrative State law requires that Council either formally authorize Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAS) or retroactive payment of COLA’s prior to commencement of the year in which the increase will be applied. Based upon recommendation made at the August 29, 2006 Finance Committee meeting, this ordinance provides a 3.0% COLA commencing on January 1, 2007 for all eligible non-represented employees. Recommendation Forward to full council for approval Revenue & Expenditures Fiscal Impact Attachments Link: 2007 Non Rep Salary Ordinance Confidential documents are indicated with a (c). Packet Page 10 of 19 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGES FOR NON-REPRESENTED EXEMPT PERSONNEL FOR BUDGET YEAR 2007, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. WHEREAS, RCW 35A.33.050 requires that the salary ranges for the various positions in the City be made a part of the annual budget document as a part of the adoption of an annual budget ordinance, and WHEREAS, after review and discussion, the City Council has determined it appropriate to adjust salary ranges for certain non-represented employees described in the attached Exhibit A in order to permit a salary increase along with approval of a benefit package, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. 1.1 The salary ranges are hereby adjusted upward by 3.0 percent (3.0%). The salary ranges adopted are shown on the attached Exhibit A. 1.2 The salaries of all non-represented employees are hereby adjusted upward by 3.0 percent (3.0%). 1.3 In addition, the Mayor is authorized to approve merit increases for employees listed in Exhibit A effective on the individual employee's anniversary date. Such merit increases may range between zero percent (0%) up to five percent (5%) but shall not exceed the employee's pay range. 1 - Packet Page 11 of 19 Section 2. This annual salary ordinance and the adjustments provided herein shall be effective January 1, 2007. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. APPROVED: MAYOR ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY W. SCOTT SNYDER FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO. 2 - Packet Page 12 of 19 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. __________ of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the ____ day of ___________, 2006, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGES FOR NON-REPRESENTED EXEMPT PERSONNEL FOR BUDGET YEAR 2007, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this _____ day of _________________, 2006. CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE 3 - Packet Page 13 of 19 Exhibit A Non-Represented Employee Pay Schedule 2007 COLA – 3.0% Title Salary Range Police Chief 107,795 – 134,744 Fire Chief 107,795 – 134,744 Administrative Services Director 100,660 – 125,824 Public Works Director 100,660 – 125,824 Community Services Director 98,112 – 122,639 Development Services Director 97,594 – 121,992 Parks and Recreation Director 98,229 – 122,786 Assistant Police Chief 93,419 – 116,775 Assistant Fire Chief 86,520 – 108,150 Human Resources Manager 85,190 – 106,488 City Engineer 85,149 – 106,437 Economic Development Director 82,400 – 103,000 Planning Manager 79,354 – 99,192 Assistant Admin Services Director 76,897 – 96,123 WWTP Manager 74,721 – 93,400 Information Services Coordinator 72,416 – 90,519 Building Official 71,663 – 89,580 Assistant City Engineer 70,517 – 88,051 Fire Marshall 69,885 – 87,358 Traffic Engineer 68,519 – 85,649 Court Administrator 67,959 – 84,950 Water/Sewer Manager 66,474 – 83,093 Street/Stormwater Manager 65,581 – 81,977 City Clerk 62,971 – 78,714 Engineering Program Manager 59,699 – 74,624 Storm Water Engineer 60,727 – 75,908 Facilities Manager 62,971 – 78,714 WWTP Supervisor 60,605 – 75,756 Assistant Building Official 58,340 – 72,925 Parks Manager 61,661 – 77,076 Cultural Services Manager 60,148 – 75,185 Recreation Services Manager 60,148 – 75,185 Fleet Manager 58,534 – 73,167 Senior Planner 57,711 – 72,138 Engineering Specialist 54,371 – 67,964 Planner 51,872 – 64,840 Executive Assistant to the Mayor 51,944 – 64,930 Assistant Planner 48,196 – 60,245 Recycling Coordinator 47,688 – 59,611 Executive Assistant/Confidential 47,306 – 59,132 Human Resources Assistant 41,523 – 51,905 4 - Packet Page 14 of 19 AM-664 3. Water Rate Ordinance City Council Finance Committee Date:11/02/2006 Submitted By: Kathleen Junglov, Administrative Services Time:10 Minutes Department:Administrative Services Action Agenda Memo Subject Water Rate Ordinance Previous Council Action Narrative Last summer the City entered into a contract with FCS Group of Redmond, Washington, for the annual update of the combined utility rate study. A 3% water rate increase was recommended for both 2007 and 2008 in order to accommodate major capital improvement projects. Recommendation Forward to full Council for approval of the attached rate ordinance establishing an increase in water rates for 2007 and 2008. Revenue & Expenditures Fiscal Impact Attachments Link: Water Rate Ordinance Confidential documents are indicated with a (c). Packet Page 15 of 19 ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7.30.030 WATER RATES - METER INSTALLATION CHARGES TO INCREASE THE WATER RATE BY THREE PERCENT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. WHEREAS, the City operates a combined utility which incorporates water, sewer and storm water management functions, and WHEREAS, the City commissioned a study of its rates by an outside professional consultant, and WHEREAS, the recommendations of the consultant indicated that for fiscal year 2007 and 2008 no increase in rates was required except for a three percent increase in water rates, and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendation of its finance committee that such increase be levied on the water rates, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Edmonds City Code, Subsection 7.30.030(A) Water rates - Meter installation charges. is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.30.030 Water rates – Meter installation charges. A. The bimonthly rates of water supplied through meters shall be fixed at the following levels: L:\Productiondb\CCOUNCIL\0007_664_Water Rate Ord.DOC Packet Page 16 of 19 Effective Dates Existing 1/1/07 1/1/08 1. Single-family residence (per unit) $15.63 $16.10 $16.58 2. Duplex, apartment houses, condominiums and other multi-unit residences (per unit) $13.76 $14.17 $14.60 3. All other customers: Existing 1/1/2007 1/1/2008 3/4” $18.90 $19.47 $20.05 1" $38.48 $39.63 $40.82 1.5" $71.16 $73.29 $75.49 2" $108.48 $111.73 $115.09 3" $234.02 $241.04 $248.27 4" $331.49 $341.43 $351.68 6" $657.13 $676.84 $697.15 Section 2. The Edmonds City Code, Subsection 7.30.030(B) Water rates - Meter installation charges. is hereby amended to read as follows: 7.30.030 Water rates – Meter installation charges. B. Variable Rate. In addition to the base rate set forth above, the customer shall be charged the following rate per 100 cubic feet of water consumed: Existing 1/1/07 1/1/08 $1.62 $1.67 $1.72 Section 3. All water rate charges on water utility bills mailed between 01/01/2007 and 12/31/2007 shall be based on rates as reflected in the above sections corresponding with said time period. Thereafter, all water rate charges on water utility bills mailed on or after 01/01/2008 shall be based on rates as reflected in the above sections corresponding with said time period until a new ordinance is adopted amending the same. Page 2 Packet Page 17 of 19 Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi- cally delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. APPROVED: MAYOR GARY HAAKENSON ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO. Page 3 Packet Page 18 of 19 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. __________ of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the ____ day of ___________, 2006, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7.30.030 WATER RATES - METER INSTALLATION CHARGES TO INCREASE THE WATER RATE BY THREE PERCENT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2006. CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE Page 4 Packet Page 19 of 19