2008.11.10 CC Committee Meetings Agenda PacketAGENDA
City Council Committee Meetings
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds
November 10, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Special Monday Meeting
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. Community/Development Services Committee
Council Chambers
A. AM-1903
(20 Minutes)
Continued discussion on the Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. AM-1902
(20 Minutes)
Park naming policy discussion.
2.Finance Committee
Jury Meeting Room
A. AM-1896
(10 Minutes)
2008 Third Quarter Budget Report.
B. AM-1897
(10 Minutes)
Final 2008 budget amendment.
C. AM-1898
(10 Minutes)
Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) Red Flag Guideline Policy.
D. AM-1900
(10 Minutes)
2009 non-represented compensation.
3.Public Safety Committee
Police Training Room
A. AM-1895
(30 Minutes)
Cat licensing.
B. AM-1901
(15 Minutes)
City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan.
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AM-1903 1.A.
Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Rob Chave, Planning Time:20 Minutes
Department:Planning Type:Information
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Continued discussion on the Community Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
N/A
Previous Council Action
The Committee discussed this item at its October meeting.
Narrative
This is an opportunity for the Committee to continue its review and discussion of the draft
Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Draft Sustainability Element
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 11:04 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/06/2008 04:58 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 05:02 PM APRV
Form Started By: Rob
Chave
Started On: 11/06/2008 08:52
AM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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Community Sustainability Element 1 2008.11.10
Comprehensive Plan
Community Sustainability Element
Background: Climate Change, Community Health,
and Environmental Quality
Introduction. A relatively recent term, “sustainability” has many definitions. A commonly
cited definition is one put forward by the Brundtland Commission1 in a report of the World
Commission on Environment and Development (December 11, 1987). The Commission
defined sustainable development as development that “meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Not focused solely
on environmental sustainability, the Commission’s report emphasized the inter-related nature
of environmental, economic, and social factors in sustainability. One of the keys to success in
sustainability is recognizing that decision-making must be based on an integration of
economic with environmental and social factors.
The City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan contains a number of different elements, some
mandated by the Growth Management Act, and others included because they are important to
the Edmonds community. A requirement of the Growth Management Act is that the various
comprehensive plan elements be consistent with one another. This Community Sustainability
Element is intended to provide a framework tying the other plan elements together,
illustrating how the overall plan direction supports sustainability within the Edmonds
community. A key aspect of this approach is also to provide more direct linkages between
long term planning and shorter-term strategic planning and policy review which guide the use
of city resources and programs, especially budgeting. For example, a new emphasis on life
cycle efficiency may take precedence over simple least-cost analytical methods.
The City of Edmonds is gifted with unique environmental assets, such as the shoreline on
Puget Sound, urban forest lands, diverse streams, Lake Ballinger and a range of parks. In
addition, the city has the benefit of an established, walkable downtown served by transit, a
framework of neighborhood commercial centers providing local access to business services,
and has the potential to see significant economic development in the Highway 99 activity
center. Recently, the City has also experienced the beginnings of new economic initiatives,
such as a new fiber-optic infrastructure, businesses like Green For Good, and non-profit
organizations like Sustainable Edmonds. Combined with local government initiatives, such as
the Mayor’s Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement, there is a
growing recognition and harnessing of the power of citizen knowledge to encourage and
support changes in City policies and operations which are making the City a leader in
environmental stewardship.
Given this combination of assets and knowledge, the City of Edmonds has a tremendous
social responsibility to utilize these capabilities to address the challenges of climate change,
community health and environmental stewardship.
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Goal 1. Develop land use policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and
promote sustainability. Encourage a mix and location of land uses designed to increase
accessibility of Edmonds residents to services, recreation, jobs, and housing.
Goal 2. Develop transportation policies, programs, and regulations designed to support
and promote sustainability. Take actions to reduce the use of fuel and energy in
transportation, and encourage alternate forms of transportation – supported by
transportation facilities and accessibility throughout the community.
Goal 3. Promote seamless transportation linkages between the Edmonds community and
the rest of the Puget Sound region.
Goal 4. Develop utility policies, programs, and maintenance measures designed to
support and promote sustainability. Maintain existing utility systems while seeking to
expand the use of alternative energy and sustainable maintenance and building practices
in city facilities.
Goal 5. Develop economic development policies and programs designed to support and
promote sustainability. Encourage the co-location of jobs with housing in the community,
seeking to expand residents’ ability to work in close proximity to their homes. Encourage
and support infrastructure initiatives and land use policies that encourage and support
home-based work and business activities that supplement traditional business and
employment concentrations.
Goal 6. Develop cultural and recreational programs designed to support and promote
sustainability. Networks of parks, walkways, public art and cultural facilities and events
should be woven into the community’s fabric to encourage sense of place and the overall
health and well being of the community.
Goal 7. Develop housing policies, programs, and regulations designed to support and
promote sustainability. Support and encourage a mix of housing types and styles which
provide people with affordable housing choices geared to changes in life style. Seek to
form public and private partnerships to retain and promote affordable housing options.
1 Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, U.N. General Assembly Plenary
Meeting, December 11, 1987.
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Climate Change
Introduction. The quality of the environment we live in is a critical part of what people often
describe as the “character” of Edmonds. Even if it is not something we overtly think about, it
is an intrinsic part of our everyday experience, whether at work, at rest or at play. Until
relatively recently, environmental quality has often been thought of in terms of obvious,
easily observable characteristics – such as the visible landscape, the quality of the air, the
presence and variety of wildlife, or the availability and character of water in its various forms.
However, recent evidence on climate change2 points to the potential fragility of our
assumptions about the environment and the need to integrate and heighten the awareness of
environmental issues as they are inter-related with all community policies and activities.
Recognizing the importance of addressing the issues surrounding the environment and
climate change, in September 2006, the City of Edmonds formally expressed support for the
Kyoto Protocol3 and adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement4 by Resolution
No. 1129, and joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)5
by Resolution No. 1130.
Scientific evidence and consensus continues to strengthen the idea that climate change is an
urgent threat to the environmental and economic health of our communities. Many cities, in
this country and abroad, already have strong local policies and programs in place to reduce
global warming pollution, but more action is needed at the local, state, and federal levels to
meet the challenge. On February 16, 2005 the Kyoto Protocol, the international agreement to
address climate change, became law for the 141 countries that have ratified it to date. On that
day, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched an initiative to advance the goals of the Kyoto
Protocol through leadership and action by at least 141 American cities.
The State of Washington has also been taking steps to address the issues surrounding climate
change. In March, 2008, the state legislature passed ESSHB 2815, which included monitoring
and reporting mandates for state agencies along with the following emission reduction
targets:
Sec. 3. (1)(a) The state shall limit emissions of greenhouse gases to achieve the
following emission reductions for Washington state:
(i) By 2020, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases in the state to
1990 levels;
(ii) By 2035, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases in the state to
twenty-five percent below 1990 levels;
(iii) By 2050, the state will do its part to reach global climate stabilization
levels by reducing overall emissions to fifty percent below 1990 levels, or
seventy percent below the state's expected emissions that year.
The City of Edmonds has formally approved the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
which was endorsed by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Chicago, 2005.
Under the Agreement, participating cities committed to take three sets of actions,which are
included as the first three goals in this section.:
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Community Sustainability Element 4 2008.11.10
Goal 1. Urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and
programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7
percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States’
dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy
resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for
energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor
vehicles, and biofuels (alternative fuels?).
Goal 2. Urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation
that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based
system of tradable allowances among emitting industries
Goal 3. Strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming
pollution by taking actions in our own operations and community, such as:
i. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community,
set reduction targets and create an action plan.
ii. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space,
and create compact, walkable urban communities;
iii. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction
programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;
iv. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in
“green tags”, advocating for the development of renewable energy resources,
recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of
waste to energy technology;
v. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements,
retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to
conserve energy and save money;
vi. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;
vii. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green
Building Council’s LEED program or a similar system;
viii. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the
number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti-
idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel;
ix. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater
systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production;
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x. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;
xi. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and
to absorb CO2; and
xii. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations,
business and industry about reducing global warming pollution.
Given this background, the City of Edmonds recognizes that global climate change brings
significant risks to our community as a shoreline city. At the same time, the City understands
that we have a responsibility to play a leadership role both within our own community as well
as the larger Puget Sound region. To that end, the City establishes the following goals and
policies addressing climate change.
Goal 4A. Inventory and monitor community greenhouse gas emissions and carbon
footprint baselines, establishing baselines and monitoring programs to measure future
progress and program needs. These should be established for both city government, as an
exemplary actor, and for the community as a whole.
A.1 Establish baselines for greenhouse gas emissions for both Edmonds city
government and the broader Edmonds community.
A.2 Establish a monitoring program for consistently updating estimates on City
and community greenhouse gas emissions. The monitoring program should
be designed so as to enable a comparison between measurement periods.
A.3 The monitoring program should include assessment measures which (1)
measure progress toward greenhouse gas reduction goals and (2) evaluate
the effectiveness of or need for programs to work toward these goals.
Goal 5B. Establish targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting
sustainability for both city government and the Edmonds community. Regularly assess
progress and program needs, identifying opportunities and obstacles for meeting
greenhouse gas emission targets and sustainability.
B.1 Establish and evaluate targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
for both Edmonds city government and the broader Edmonds community.
Targets should be set for both short- and long-range evaluation.
B.1.a. By 2020, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases to 1990
levels;
B.1.b. By 2035, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases to twenty-
five percent below 1990 levels;
B.1.c. By 2050, Edmonds will do its part to reach global climate
stabilization levels by reducing overall emissions to fifty percent
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below 1990 levels, or seventy percent below the expected
emissions that year.
B.2 Establish measures for evaluating the degree of sustainability of Edmonds
city government and the broader Edmonds community.
B.3 Annually assess the status and progress toward emissions reduction goals.
Goal 6C. Assess the risks and potential impacts on both city government operations and
on the larger Edmonds community due to climate change.
C.1 Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for city
government facilities and operations.
C.2 Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for the
Edmonds community which considers the potential long-term impacts to
economic, land use, and other community patterns as well as the risks
associated with periodic weather or climate events.
Goal 7. Assess the risks and potential impacts on the Edmonds community due to climate
change.
Goal 8E. Work with public and private partners to develop strategies and programs to
prepare for and mitigate the potential impacts of climate change, both on city government
operations and on the general Edmonds community.
E.1 Develop a strategic plan that will help guide and focus City resources and
program initiatives to (1) reduce greenhouse gas production and the carbon
footprint of City government and the Edmonds community, and, (2) reduce
and minimize the potential risks of climate change. The strategic plan
should be coordinated with and leverage state and regional goals and
initiatives, but Edmonds should look for and take the lead where we see
opportunities unique to the Edmonds community.
E.2 Build on and expand the strategic action plan to include programs that can
involve both public and private partners.
E.3 Undertake a policy review of City comprehensive, strategic and specific
plans to assure that City policies are appropriately targeted to prepare for
and mitigate potential impacts of climate change. These reviews may be
done to correspond with scheduled plan updates, or accelerated where
either a higher priority is identified or the next update is not specifically
scheduled.
Goal 9F. Develop mitigation strategies that can be used by both the public and private
sectors to help mitigate the potential impacts of new and ongoing development and
operations. [Idea incorporated in Goal E, above]
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F.1 Develop policies and strategies for land use and development that result in
reduced greenhouse gas emissions for new development.
F.2 Develop mitigation programs and incentives that both public and private
development entities can use to reduce or offset potential greenhouse gas
emissions associated with new development.
F.3 Develop programs and incentives that encourage existing land use and
redevelopment activities to reduce their carbon footprint. Demonstration
programs and other cost-efficient efforts that do not rely on long-term
government subsidies are preferred, unless dedicated funding sources can
be found to sustain these efforts over time.
Goal 10. Develop a strategic plan that will help guide and focus City resources and
program initiatives to (1) reduce greenhouse gas production and the carbon footprint of
City government and the Edmonds community, and, (2) reduce and minimize the
potential risks of climate change. The strategic plan should be coordinated with and
leverage state and regional goals and initiatives, but the Edmonds should look for and
take the lead where we see opportunities unique to the Edmonds community.[Moved to
Policy E.1, above]
2 For example, see the Fourth Assessment Report; Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report, by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, February 2007.
3 The Kyoto Protocol was adopted at the third Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Kyoto, Japan, on 11, December 1997, and established
potentially binding targets and timetables for cutting the greenhouse-gas emissions of industrialized
countries. The Kyoto Protocol has not been ratified by the U.S. government.
4 The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is as amended by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of
Mayors meeting in Chicago in 2005.
5 ICLEI was founded in 1990 as the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives following the
World Congress of Local Governments for a Sustainable Future, held at the United Nations in New York.
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Community Sustainability Element 8 2008.11.10
Community Health
Introduction. Community health as it is used here means the overall aspects of public
facilities and actions that can have an effect on the health and welfare of the community’s
citizens. The focus here is on the public realm, understanding that public actions and policies
can have an impact on the well-being of Edmonds citizens. The idea is that whenever
possible, government should provide opportunities for people so that they can be as self-
sustaining as possible, thereby reducing the potential need for intervention from community-
based or privately-derived services – services which are becoming increasingly costly and
difficult to provide.
Community health can, to some extent, be encouraged by promoting environmental quality.
Clean water and clean air are a basic necessity when seeking to keep people healthy.
However, there are certain land use and other actions that Edmonds can take to help
promote– or at least provide the opportunity for its citizens to take part in – healthy lifestyles.
In addition, government has a role in encouraging the provision of basic services, such as
police and fire protection, while encouraging access to affordable housing and opportunities
to live, work, and shop close to home.
Goal 1. Develop a reporting and monitoring system of indicators designed to assess
Edmonds’ progress toward sustainable community health.
Goal 2. Promote a healthy community by seeking to protect and enhance the natural
environment through a balanced program of education, regulation, and incentives.
Environmental programs in Edmonds should be tailored to and reflect the unique
opportunities and challenges embodied in a mature, sea-side community with a history of
environmental protection and awareness.
Goal 3. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting diversity in culture
and the arts.
Goal 4. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting a diverse and
creative education system, providing educational opportunities for people of all ages and
all stages of personal development.
Goal 5. Promote a healthy community by encouraging and supporting access to
recreation.
Goal 6. Promote a healthy community by planning for and implementing a connected
system of walkways and bikeways which will provide alternative forms of transportation
while also encouraging recreation, exercise and exposure to the natural environment.
Goal 7. Promote a healthy community through supporting and encouraging the
development of economic opportunities for all Edmonds’ citizens. Sustainable economic
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health should be based on encouraging a broad range of economic activity, with an
emphasis on locally-based businesses and economic initiatives which provide family-
supporting wages and incomes.
Goal 8.Promote food security and public health by encouraging locally-based food
production, distribution, and choice through the support of home and community gardens,
farmers or public markets, and other small-scale, collaborative initiatives.
Goal 9. Maximize the efficiency and reduction of energy consumption derived from
waste streams by promoting programs and education initiatives aimed at a goal to
“reduce, re-use, and recycle” at an individual and community-wide level.
Goal 10. Encourage the production and preservation of affordable housing.
Goal 11. Encourage the provision of a variety of types and styles of housing that will
support and accommodate different citizens’ needs and life styles. The diversity of people
living in Edmonds should be supported by a diversity of housing so that all citizens can
find suitable housing now and as they progress through changes in their households and
life stages.
Goal 12. Plan for and prepare disaster preparedness plans which can be implemented as
necessary to respond effectively to the impacts of natural or man-induced disasters on
Edmonds residents.
Goal 13. Prepare and implement hazard mitigation plans to reduce and minimize, to the
extent feasible, the exposure of Edmonds citizens to future disasters or hazards.
Goal 14. Support a healthy community by providing a full range of public services and
infrastructure. Future planning and budgeting should be based on full life-cycle cost
analysis and facility maintenance needs, as well as standards of service that best fit
clearly articulated and supported community needs.
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Environmental Quality
Introduction. The environmental quality of the City of Edmonds is defined in many respects
by the community’s location on the shores of Puget Sound. The city’s watersheds provide a
rich and diverse water resource, evidenced by the numerous year-round streams and Lake
Ballinger, which besides being a well-known landmark, is an important environmental
resource because of its ecological benefits and open space quality.
As Edmonds has urbanized, what was once abundant natural vegetation has become
increasingly scarce. The city’s woodlands, marshes and other areas containing natural
vegetation provide an important resource which should be preserved. Woodlands help
stabilize soils on steep slopes, and act as barriers to wind and sound. Natural vegetation
provides habitat for wildlife. Plants replenish the soil with nutrients and help stabilize slopes
and reduce surface runoff. They generate oxygen and clean pollutants from the air.
The beauty of landscaped areas, whether natural or human-induced, provides pleasing vistas
and helps to buffer one development from another. These natural vistas break up and soften
the urban landscape, helping to distinguish one neighborhood from another and introduce
relief and differentiation into highly developed land.
Wildlife is a natural resource with great intrinsic value that also enhances the aesthetic quality
of human life. Areas where natural vegetation provides wildlife habitat are good sites for
nature trails and for other recreational and educational opportunities. The natural habitat on
city beaches and in the near-shore environment represent unique habitats for marine
organisms. Streams, lakes and saltwater areas offer habitats for many species of migrating
and resident bird life. Wooded areas and city parks provide habitats for many birds and
mammals. The combination of marine, estuarine, and upland environments should be seen as
an integrated and inter-dependent ecosystem supporting a variety of wildlife valuable to the
entire Edmonds community.
Goal 1. Protect environmental quality within the Edmonds community through the
enforcement of community-based environmental regulations that reinforce and are
integrated with relevant regional, state and national environmental standards.
Goal 2. Promote the improvement of environmental quality within the Edmonds
community by designing and implementing programs based on a system of incentives
and public education.
Goal 3. Develop, monitor, and enforce critical areas regulations designed to enhance and
protect environmentally sensitive areas within the city consistent with the best available
science.
Goal 4. Develop, implement, and monitor a shoreline master program, consistent with
state law, to enhance and protect the quality of the shoreline environment consistent with
the best available science.
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Goal 5. Adopt a system of codes, standards and incentives to promote development that
achieves growth management goals while maintaining Edmonds’ community character
and charm in a sustainable way. Holistic solutions should be developed that employ such
techniques as Low Impact Development (LID), “Complete Streets,” form-based zoning,
and other techniques to assure that future development and redevelopment enhances
Edmonds’ character and charm for future generations to enjoy.
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[NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE EXISTING GOALS/POLICIES
FOUND IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN]
B. Goal: Water Resources.
C. Goal: Natural Vegetation. The city should ensure that its woodlands, marshes
and other areas containing natural vegetation are preserved, in accordance with the
following policies:
C.1. Critical areas will be designated and protected using the best available
science pursuant to RCW 36.70A.172.
C.2. The removal of trees should be minimized particularly when they are
located on steep slopes or hazardous soils. Subdivision layouts, buildings
and roads should be designed so that existing trees are preserved.
C.3. Trees that are diseased, damaged, or unstable should be removed.
C.4. Grading should be restricted to building pads and roads only. Vegetation
outside these areas should be preserved.
D. Goal: Wildlife. The city should promote and increase public awareness and pride
in its wildlife heritage. Special emphasis should be directed toward preserving the
natural habitats (woodlands, marshes, streams and beaches) of the city’s wildlife in
accordance with the following policies:
D.1. Establish and maintain a variety of educational and recreational programs
and activities for all age levels.
D.2. Erect and maintain an educational display that identifies some of the more
common plants and animals and the ecology of major habitats, (i.e., sand,
rock, piling and deepwater).
D.3. Establish and publicize regulations prohibiting removal of marine life from
beach areas without a permit; the permit should be for educational and
research use only.
D.4. Encourage landscaping and site improvement on city-owned property
which recognizes the dependency of some species upon certain types of
vegetation for food and cover.
D.5. City park property which serves as a habitat for wildlife should be left
natural with minimum development for nature trail type of use.
E. Goal: Air Pollution. Air pollution can cause severe health effects and property
damage under certain conditions. Although air quality is primarily a regional problem
related to urbanization and meteorological conditions in the Puget Sound Basin, it is the
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result of activities in which most citizens participate – and therefore the solutions must be
shared by all citizens. Clean air is a right to all citizens of the City of Edmonds and
should be protected and maintained in accordance with the following policies:
E.1. Discourage expansion of arterials which will substantially increase line
sources of pollution.
E.2. Encourage arrangement of activities which will generate the fewest
necessary automobile trip miles while avoiding undue concentration of like
uses.
E.3. Support, through political action, strong enforcement policies and
implementation by the regional pollution control agencies.
E.4. Support, by political action and financial participation, the establishment
of public transportation in the community as an alternative to dependence
on individual vehicles.
E.5. Encourage and support commute trip reduction programs for employers.
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AM-1902 1.B.
Park Naming Policy Discussion
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Brian McIntosh, Parks and Recreation Time:20 Minutes
Department:Parks and Recreation Type:Action
Committee:Community/Development Services
Information
Subject Title
Park naming policy discussion.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Review DRAFT Park Naming Policy with Planning/Park Board and City Attorney and return
recommendation in the form of a resolution or ordinance to the City Council Consent agenda at a
future date.
Previous Council Action
None
Narrative
In the near future the City of Edmonds hopes to be dedicating at least two new community parks
at the Old Woodway Elementary School site and at 162nd Street in Meadowdale. The last parks
to be named in Edmonds were: Marina Beach selected by a panel of staff and citizens and a
naming contest; and Olympic Beach Park named by consensus in honor of its mountain view and
local Olympic athletes. Both of these parks were named in 1984.
Staff anticipates that there will be multiple names put forward to identify these parks and
recognizes the need to adopt a fair policy and procedure to be able to
accomplish this. Unsolicited, names have already been suggested for both of these parks.
Staff investigated several policies that have been adopted by cities both in and outside of
Washington state and found common themes throughout. The attached policy was developed by
staff using what seemed to be the most appropriate considerations for a similar policy in Edmonds.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: DRAFT Park Naming Policy
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 08:38 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/06/2008 09:06 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 11:04 AM APRV
Form Started By: Brian Started On: 11/05/2008 04:37
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Form Started By: Brian
McIntosh
Started On: 11/05/2008 04:37
PM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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DRAFT Park Naming Policy for discussion
CS/DS Committee Meeting 11/10/08
Purpose
The purpose of the policy is to establish consistent standard procedures and guidelines for
the naming of public parklands owned and/or operated by the City of Edmonds.
Authorization
The naming of sites shall be the function of the City of Edmonds Planning/Parks Board,
or “Naming Committee” designated by the Board. The Naming Committee will include:
two members of the Planning/Parks Board, one of which will be designated Chair of the
Committee; a representative of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department,
and two citizens.
Through this group, diversity, balance and creativity will be sought during adoption of
names. These names will be recommended to the Edmonds City Council for final
approval.
Objectives
A. Provide name identification for individual parks, park area or park facility.
B. Provide criteria for citizen input into the process of naming parks, park
areas or facilities.
C. Ensure that the naming of parks, park areas, or park facilities is controlled
by the Edmonds City Council through recommendations from the
Planning/Parks Board with advice from their Naming Committee and/or
staff.
Qualifying Names
The naming of parks, recreation areas, and facilities should be approached with caution,
patience, and deliberation.
Names submitted for consideration should provide some form of individual identity in
relation to the following:
A. The geographic location of the facility. This includes descriptive names.
B. An outstanding feature of the facility.
C. An adjoining subdivision, street, school, or natural feature. No park shall
be given the same name as an existing school site or public facility, except
where the sites abut one another.
D. A commonly recognized historical event, group, organization or individual
(living or deceased).
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E. An individual or organization that contributed significantly to the
acquisition or development of the facility to be named. This can include
either a deed or substantial monetary contribution, or contribution toward
acquisition and/or development of the park or facility (typically not less
than 50 percent of the value of the property or improvements).
F. Outstanding accomplishments by an individual for the good of the
community. Quality of the contribution should be considered along with
the length of service by the individual – this to be fully substantiated by
person making recommendation.
G. Any individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the
park system as a whole. Typically, while serving in a public office, public
officials should not be considered as a candidate for naming.
Other Naming Alternatives
A. Parks and facilities that are donated to the City can be named by deed
restriction by the donor (i.e. Hutt Park in Edmonds). The naming and
acceptance of land is subject to approval by the City Council. Naming
rights are not guaranteed if the donation of parkland is a dedication as
required by the subdivision ordinance (parkland dedication).
B. Facilities within a park can be named separately from the park and/or
facility in which they are located, subject to the general guidelines
outlined in this policy.
Naming Process – Existing Un-named Facilities
A. Individuals, groups and/or organizations interested in proposing a name
for an existing un-named park area or facility must do so in writing,
presented to the Parks and Recreation Director, for consideration by the
Planning/Parks Board and their Naming Committee.
B. The Planning/Parks Board will conduct a public meeting on the request
and allow 30 days following the public meeting for public comment.
C. The Planning/Parks Board will recommend to the City Council action on
the request following appropriate publication (press release, cable, etc).
Naming Process – New Facilities
A. A temporary name will be designated by the City staff for identification
during acquisition and/or development of the park area or facility. Because
temporary designations tend to be retained, the naming process for a new
park should be carried out as quickly as possible after its acquisition or
development.
B. Individuals, groups and/or organizations may suggest names for the park
or facility in writing, presented to the Parks and Recreation Director, for
consideration by the Planning/Parks Board.
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C. The Planning/Parks Board will appoint a Naming Committee to make a
name recommendation. This group may choose from a variety of means
to select a name (citizen contests, recommendations from previous
owners, historical review of the site, etc.) but in all cases, citizen
involvement is encouraged.
D. The Planning/Parks Board will conduct a public meeting on the suggested
name and allow 30 days following the public meeting for public comment.
E. The Committee will recommend to the City Council action on the request
following the 30 days for public comment.
Park Renaming
The renaming of parks is strongly discouraged. Critical examination will be conducted to
ensure that renaming the park will not diminish the original justification for the name or
the prior contributors. Renaming will follow the same procedures as naming the park.
A. Only parks and facilities named for geographic location, outstanding
feature or subdivision should be considered for renaming. Parks that have
been named by deed restriction shall not be considered for renaming.
B. Parks and facilities named after individuals shall not be changed unless it
is found that because of the individual’s character the continued use of
their name would not be in the best interest of the community.
Plaques, Markers and Memorials
At the discretion of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, all memorials
must be designed to blend with and compliment the existing Parks and Recreation
Department signs, plaques, markers, and memorials.
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AM-1896 2.A.
2008 Third Quarter Budget Report
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Kathleen Junglov, Administrative Services Time:10 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Information
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
2008 Third Quarter Budget Report.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
For Information only, no action required.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
This item transmits the 2008 Third Quarter Budget Report.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 2008 Third Quarter Budget Report
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/04/2008 01:36 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/05/2008 08:15 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 09:24 AM APRV
Form Started By: Kathleen
Junglov
Started On: 11/04/2008 12:39
PM
Final Approval Date: 11/05/2008
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CITY OF EDMONDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(November 4, 2008)
Overview
Summary..........................2
Revenues..........................2
Expenditures....................2
On the Horizon ................2
Major Revenue Projections........3
General Fund Revenue Detail ...6
Expenditure Summary
Status by Fund.................11
Status by Department.......11
Expenditure Detail by Fund
General Fund ...................12
Street Fund.......................13
Street Construction..........13
Multi-Modal.....................13
Building Maintenance......14
Municipal Arts.................14
Hotel/Motel......................14
Employee Parking............14
Tourism Promotion..........15
Real Estate Excise Tax 2 ..15
Park Improv. (REET 1)......15
Gifts Catalog....................16
Cemetery Maintenance....16
Parks Construction ..........16
Combined Utility .............17
Equipment Rental.............18
Expenditure Detail by Department
City Council.....................19
Mayor...............................19
Human Resources............19
Municipal Court...............20
Economic Development...20
City Clerk.........................20
Administrative Services...21
City Attorney ...................21
Non-Departmental............21
Police Department............22
Fire Department...............23
Community Services........23
Development Services .....24
Parks & Recreation..........24
Public Works....................25
Facilities...........................25
Storm Drainage................26
Water................................27
Sewer................................28
Treatment Plant................29
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
CITY OF EDMONDS
2008 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
This report will provide preliminary information regarding the City of Edmonds’ financial operations
for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. Information for October has been included when available.
Revenue Variances
Sales tax revenue as of the end of the third quarter was $3.8 million or 64.8% of budget. Keep in mind
that the budget includes approximately $370,000 in sales tax sourcing dollars (SST) which we should
have seen the first impact of in our September sales tax receipts. For forecasting 2008 collections we
removed the impact of the SST and included October 2008 receipts. The model shows sales tax
receipts coming in about 7% or $382,000 under budget. Considering the overall state of the economy,
and due to the fact that we did not see the bump we were anticipating from SST we have again lowered
our total forecast and are expecting sales tax to come in $700,000 under budget.
Natural Gas Utility and Electric Utility taxes are at 84.9% and 82.2% respectively of budget. At this
time our forecasting model, which considers the seasonality of collections is predicting that the Natural
Gas Utility tax will exceed budget by $94,000, and the Electric Utility tax will come in $51,000 over
budget. These favorable results will be offset by Telephone Utility taxes under budget estimates by
$110,000.
Building permit fees, along with plan check fees are at 84.0%, and 84.6% of budget. Input from our
Development Services Department is that they expect construction related receipts to meet budget
estimates in 2008, not exceed budget as has been the case for the past couple of years.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) receipts through October 31 were $605,000. Collections for the same
period in 2007 were $1,385,000. At this time our forecasting model is pointing towards REET receipts
for the year of $712,000, or 49% under budget.
Departmental and Fund Variances
The final budget amending ordinance accompanies this report on the agenda. Amendments to the
General Fund include recording the budget for the Fiber Project, increasing legal fees for the new
Prosecuting Attorney contract and City Attorney fees due to lengthy negotiations with unions and a
single LUPA appeal, and increasing labor budgets in the Mayor’s office and Human Resources.
On the Horizon
The City is in the process of finalizing its 2009-2010 Biennial budget. For the following reasons,
balancing the budget has been excessively challenging:
• CPI-U for 2009 came in at 5.8%, and CPI-W came in at 6.2%
• Sales tax revenue estimates have been lowered for 2008, and flat-lined for 2009 and 2010
• Assessed Valuation appears will remain level resulting in a lower than anticipated collection
from the EMS levy
- November, 2008
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
2008 BUDGET 1,400,000
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 6.38% 5.11% 7.57% 8.43% 7.61% 10.56% 11.51% 9.44% 9.99% 8.34% 7.99% 7.07%
Cumulative Forecast % 6.38% 11.48% 19.05% 27.49% 35.09% 45.65% 57.17% 66.61% 76.60% 84.94% 92.93% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 89,269 71,514 105,947 118,067 106,473 147,883 161,157 132,173 139,906 116,757 111,894 98,959
Cumulative Forecast $ 89,269 160,783 266,730 384,797 491,270 639,153 800,311 932,484 1,072,389 1,189,147 1,301,041 1,400,000
Actual Collected $ 64,548 43,762 62,362 53,477 74,187 83,262 61,076 54,477 68,732 39,046
Cumulative Collection $ 64,548 108,310 170,672 224,149 298,336 381,598 442,674 497,150 565,883 604,929
YEAR END FORECAST 1,012,298 943,097 895,815 815,516 850,184 835,851 774,379 746,405 738,758 712,192
Projected YE Variance (387,702) (456,903) (504,185) (584,484) (549,816) (564,149) (625,621) (653,595) (661,242) (687,808)
Budget Variance % -27.69% -32.64% -36.01% -41.75% -39.27% -40.30% -44.69% -46.69% -47.23% -49.13%
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX
2008 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
2008 BUDGET 5,906,511
SALES TAX SOURCING 373,125
ADJUSTED 2008 BUDGET 5,533,386
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 8.05% 9.93% 7.06% 6.88% 8.76% 7.70% 8.09% 9.09% 8.17% 8.45% 9.56% 8.27%
Cumulative Forecast % 8.05% 17.97% 25.04% 31.91% 40.67% 48.37% 56.47% 65.55% 73.73% 82.17% 91.73% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 445,222 549,378 390,734 380,476 484,606 426,114 447,921 502,891 452,257 467,395 528,755 457,637
Cumulative Forecast $ 445,222 994,600 1,385,334 1,765,810 2,250,416 2,676,529 3,124,451 3,627,342 4,079,599 4,546,994 5,075,749 5,533,386
Actual Collected $ 446,465 536,467 354,960 408,780 452,217 377,496 388,386 472,853 390,823 404,756
Cumulative Collection $ 446,465 982,932 1,337,892 1,746,672 2,198,889 2,576,385 2,964,771 3,437,624 3,828,447 4,233,203
YEAR END FORECAST 5,548,831 5,468,472 5,343,892 5,473,414 5,406,690 5,326,349 5,250,593 5,243,977 5,192,735 5,151,523
Projected YE Variance 15,445 (64,914) (189,494) (59,972) (126,696) (207,037) (282,793) (289,409) (340,651) (381,863)
Budget Variance % 0.28% -1.17% -3.42% -1.08% -2.29% -3.74% -5.11% -5.23% -6.16% -6.90%
SALES AND USE TAX
2008 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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
2008 BUDGET 800,835
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 14.08% 15.03% 13.13% 10.84% 8.70% 5.66% 4.67% 3.32% 3.22% 3.84% 6.30% 11.19%
Cumulative Forecast % 14.08% 29.12% 42.25% 53.09% 61.79% 67.45% 72.12% 75.44% 78.67% 82.50% 88.81% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 112,774 120,391 105,175 86,830 69,654 45,338 37,427 26,573 25,827 30,728 50,469 89,651
Cumulative Forecast $ 112,774 233,165 338,339 425,169 494,823 540,161 577,588 604,161 629,987 660,715 711,184 800,835
Actual Collected $ 118,314 118,791 127,195 85,691 88,798 64,123 47,248 29,869 26,914 30,661
Cumulative Collection $ 118,314 237,105 364,300 449,991 538,789 602,912 650,160 680,030 706,944 737,605
YEAR END FORECAST 840,181 814,370 862,283 847,589 871,990 893,868 901,458 901,402 898,662 894,030
Projected YE Variance 39,346 13,535 61,448 46,754 71,155 93,033 100,623 100,567 97,827 93,195
Budget Variance % 4.91% 1.69% 7.67% 5.84% 8.89% 11.62% 12.56% 12.56% 12.22% 11.64%
GAS UTILITY TAX
2008 CUMULATIVE COLLECTIONS
-
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Actual Budget
2008 BUDGET 1,435,875
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 7.33% 6.87% 10.01% 7.51% 9.18% 7.16% 9.41% 8.17% 8.26% 9.21% 7.52% 9.38%
Cumulative Forecast % 7.33% 14.20% 24.21% 31.72% 40.90% 48.06% 57.47% 65.64% 73.90% 83.11% 90.62% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 105,267 98,611 143,772 107,826 131,845 102,748 135,118 117,301 118,594 132,216 107,954 134,623
Cumulative Forecast $ 105,267 203,878 347,651 455,476 587,321 690,069 825,187 942,488 1,061,082 1,193,298 1,301,252 1,435,875
Actual Collected $ 50,673 134,314 143,976 137,873 53,737 89,660 129,175 89,676 100,953 171,675
Cumulative Collection $ 50,673 184,986 328,962 466,835 520,572 610,232 739,407 829,084 930,036 1,101,711
YEAR END FORECAST 691,192 1,302,823 1,358,688 1,471,683 1,272,687 1,269,753 1,286,613 1,263,104 1,258,541 1,325,670
Projected YE Variance (744,683) (133,052) (77,187) 35,808 (163,188) (166,122) (149,262) (172,771) (177,334) (110,205)
Budget Variance % -51.86% -9.27% -5.38% 2.49% -11.37% -11.57% -10.40% -12.03% -12.35% -7.68%
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX
2008 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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
2008 BUDGET 1,406,000
TOTAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Monthly Forecast % 9.87% 12.16% 9.87% 10.99% 8.84% 7.76% 7.03% 6.31% 6.58% 6.06% 7.22% 7.30%
Cumulative Forecast % 9.87% 22.03% 31.91% 42.90% 51.74% 59.50% 66.53% 72.83% 79.42% 85.47% 92.70% 100.00%
Monthly Forecast $ 138,788 170,996 138,821 154,576 124,272 109,108 98,798 88,696 92,519 85,196 101,544 102,684
Cumulative Forecast $ 138,788 309,784 448,605 603,182 727,454 836,563 935,360 1,024,056 1,116,575 1,201,771 1,303,316 1,406,000
Actual Collected $ 145,799 162,979 167,756 148,361 133,575 105,831 109,573 92,437 89,653 89,653
Cumulative Collection $ 145,799 308,778 476,534 624,895 758,470 864,301 973,874 1,066,311 1,155,965 1,245,618
YEAR END FORECAST 1,477,028 1,401,435 1,493,532 1,456,613 1,465,947 1,452,620 1,463,892 1,464,015 1,455,599 1,457,298
Projected YE Variance 71,028 (4,565) 87,532 50,613 59,947 46,620 57,892 58,015 49,599 51,298
Budget Variance % 5.05% -0.32% 6.23% 3.60% 4.26% 3.32% 4.12% 4.13% 3.53% 3.65%
ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX
2008 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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
09/30//2008
Revenues Balance % Received
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 2,972,617 3,614,515 (641,898) 121.6%
REAL PERSONAL / PROPERTY TAX 9,054,450 4,825,180 4,229,270 53.3%
EMS PROPERTY TAX 2,446,200 1,303,717 1,142,483 53.3%
VOTED PROPERTY TAX 817,373 433,622 383,751 53.1%
LOCAL RETAIL SALES/USE TAX 5,906,511 3,828,498 2,078,013 64.8%
NATURAL GAS USE TAX 16,065 13,446 2,619 83.7%
1/10 SALES TAX LOCAL CRIM JUST 649,836 468,045 181,791 72.0%
GAS UTILITY TAX 800,835 680,030 120,805 84.9%
CABLE TV FRANCHISE 90,000 67,313 22,687 74.8%
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX 1,435,875 930,036 505,839 64.8%
ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX 1,406,000 1,155,965 250,035 82.2%
SOLID WASTE UTILITY TAX 270,000 209,006 60,994 77.4%
WATER UTILITY TAX 201,246 171,247 29,999 85.1%
SEWER UTILITY TAX 280,000 212,325 67,675 75.8%
STORMWATER UTILITY TAX 107,635 93,631 14,004 87.0%
LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX 182,000 182,662 (662) 100.4%
PULLTABS TAX 55,000 58,815 (3,815) 106.9%
AMUSEMENT GAMES 500 0 500 0.0%
PENALTIES ON GAMBLING TAXES 500 0 500 0.0%
TOTAL TAXES 23,720,026 14,633,537 9,086,489 61.69%
FIRE PERMITS-SPECIAL USE 5,000 3,880 1,120 77.6%
PROF AND OCCUPATION LICENSE 1,000 330 670 33.0%
AMUSEMENTS 5,000 1,775 3,225 35.5%
BUS. LICENCE PERMIT PENALTY 1,800 2,148 (348) 119.3%
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE 56,000 55,494 506 99.1%
FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS 459,575 431,282 28,293 93.8%
OLY VIEW WATER DIST FRANCHISE 118,500 86,137 32,363 72.7%
DEV SERV PERMIT SURCHARGE 22,000 19,950 2,050 90.7%
NON RESIDENT BUS LICENSE 22,000 19,375 2,625 88.1%
RIGHT OF WAY FRANCHISE FEE 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
BUILDING STRUCTURE PERMITS 625,000 525,159 99,842 84.0%
ANIMAL LICENSES 15,000 8,031 6,969 53.5%
STREET AND CURB PERMIT 100,170 69,845 30,325 69.7%
OTHER/NON-BUS/LIC/PERMIT 5,000 4,576 425 91.5%
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 1,438,045 1,227,981 210,064 85.39%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
09/30//2008
Revenues Balance % Received
DOJ 15-0404-01-754 2006 BPV 0 2,478 (2,478) -
US Dept of Justice Grant 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
DAHP Grant FY07 0 0 0 -
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 0 9,999 (9,999) -
WA ASSOC OF SHERRIFFS TRAFFIC GRANT 1,500 4,355 (2,855) 290.3%
WTSC-HIGHWAY SAFETY 0 (60,479) 60,479 -
Federal WA State Traffic Comm Grant 8,000 0 8,000 0.0%
E07943 P#17 PW#242 2006 STORM ASST. 0 322 (322) -
WA ST ADMIN OFFICE COURTS INTERPRET 0 656 (656) -
DOE SHORELINE MASTER PROG G0600108 0 4,983 (4,983) -
WA STATE TRAFFIC COMM GRANT 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
Puget Drive Walkway HLP-PB07(009) 0 3,000 (3,000) -
WA STATE TRAUMA GRANT 1,503 212 1,291 14.1%
WA ST DEPT OF HEALTH GRANT 1,644 1,644 0 100.0%
PUD PRIVILEDGE TAX 190,000 179,235 10,765 94.3%
JUDICIAL SALARY CONTRIBUTION-STATE 5,600 6,713 (1,113) 119.9%
MVET/SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION 7,290 6,203 1,087 85.1%
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - SPECIAL PROGRAMS 30,674 23,976 6,698 78.2%
DUI - CITIES 8,860 5,503 3,357 62.1%
LIQUOR EXCISE TAX 172,337 144,285 28,052 83.7%
LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS 300,278 206,114 94,164 68.6%
SHARED COURT COSTS 5,000 10,735 (5,735) 214.7%
POLICE FBI CONTRACTS 0 11,002 (11,002) -
DV COORDINATOR SERVICES 0 6,221 (6,221) -
FIRE PROTECTION - WOODWAY 327,991 337,544 (9,553) 102.9%
FIRE PROTECTION - DISTRICT #1 228,842 295,074 (66,232) 128.9%
CAMPUS SAFETY-EDM. SCH. DIST. 41,024 65,824 (24,800) 160.5%
WOODWAY - LAW PROTECTION 6,500 7,800 (1,300) 120.0%
CITY OF MTLK TERR-ANIMAL CONTR 32,000 24,667 7,333 77.1%
SNOCOM/DIRECTOR SERVICES 149,100 113,493 35,607 76.1%
OTHER BEACH RANGER SUBSIDY 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
SNO-ISLE 56,000 48,277 7,723 86.2%
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 1,579,143 1,459,835 119,308 92.44%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
09/30//2008
Revenues Balance % Received
CIVIL PROBATE FILINGS 0 91 (91) -
RECORD/LEGAL INSTRUMTS 1,500 1,194 306 79.6%
COURT RECORD SERVICES 400 82 318 20.5%
CIVIL FEE 0 27 (27) -
SALE MAPS & BOOKS 1,000 482 518 48.2%
MUNIC.-DIST. COURT CURR EXPEN 0 450 (450) -
PHOTOCOPIES 0 4,384 (4,384) -
POLICE DISCLOSURE REQUESTS 0 3,489 (3,489) -
ASSESSMENT SEARCH 0 30 (30) -
RESALE ITEMS/VENDING MACHINE 0 138 (138) -
PASSPORTS AND NATURALIZATION FEES 31,000 20,125 10,875 64.9%
POLICE SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS 31,200 0 31,200 0.0%
ADULT PROBATION SERVICE CHARGE 155,000 79,650 75,350 51.4%
ELECTRONIC MONITORING 36,300 10,535 25,765 29.0%
ELECTRONIC MONITOR DUI 9,000 5,330 3,670 59.2%
BOOKING FEES 4,000 4,435 (435) 110.9%
FIRE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES 15,500 8,625 6,875 55.6%
EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES 0 8,551 (8,551) -
EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES-HAZMAT 500 0 500 0.0%
DUI EMERGENCY AID 0 0 0 -
POLICE - FINGERPRINTING 500 95 405 19.0%
CRIM CONV FEE DUI 28 -
CRIM CONV FEES CT 2,300 5,527 (3,227) 240.3%
CRIM CONV FEES CN 1,900 2,197 (297) 115.6%
POLICE TRAINING CLASSES 250 0 250 0.0%
ENGINEERING FEES AND CHARGES 109,138 148,957 (39,819) 136.5%
STORM DRAINAGE FEES 800 0 800 0.0%
AMIMAL CONTROL SHELTER 7,500 6,788 712 90.5%
ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE 110,000 56,854 53,146 51.7%
FIRE PLAN CHECK FEES 10,000 6,123 3,878 61.2%
PLAN CHECKING FEES 380,000 321,526 58,474 84.6%
PLANNING 1% INSPECTION FEE 0 4,193 (4,193) -
CERT/PHOTO/RECORD SEARCH FEE 12,000 13 11,987 0.1%
S.E.P.A. REVIEW 12,000 4,300 7,700 35.8%
SHORELINE PERMIT 500 (1,600) 2,100 -320.0%
CRITICAL AREA STUDY 20,000 14,140 5,860 70.7%
SWIM POOL ENTRANCE FEES 63,000 50,541 12,459 80.2%
LOCKER FEES 1,000 557 443 55.7%
SWIM CLASS FEES 56,000 56,465 (465) 100.8%
PROGRAM FEES 717,004 687,431 29,573 95.9%
TAXABLE RECREATION ACTIVITIES 0 8,346 (8,346) -
BIRD FEST REGISTRATION FEES 0 610 (610) -
INTERFUND REIMB. CONTRACT SVCS 1,242,448 886,137 356,311 71.3%
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES 3,031,740 2,406,847 624,922 79.39%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
09/30//2008
Revenues Balance % Received
PROOF OF VEHICLE INS PENALTY 4,840 5,365 (525) 110.8%
TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 48,400 42,285 6,115 87.4%
BC TRAFFIC INFRACTION 200,000 204,615 (4,615) 102.3%
NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 1,800 4,907 (3,107) 272.6%
OTHER INFRACTIONS '04 0 1,223 (1,223) -
PARKING INFRACTION PENALTIES 51,000 15,956 35,044 31.3%
PR - HANDICAPPED 4,000 5,095 (1,095) 127.4%
PARKING INFRACTION LC 300 240 60 80.0%
DWI PENALTIES 5,000 4,140 860 82.8%
OTHER CRIMINAL TRAF MISDEM PEN 2,500 1,017 1,483 40.7%
CRIMINAL TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR 8/03 10,000 36,550 (26,550) 365.5%
OTHER NON-TRAF MISDEMEANOR PEN 1,000 1,152 (152) 115.2%
OTHER NON TRAFFIC MISD. 8/03 8,500 7,535 965 88.6%
COURT DV PENALTY ASSMT 0 947 (947) -
CRIMINAL COSTS-RECOUPMENTS 130,000 81,611 48,389 62.8%
JURY DEMAND COST 0 109 (109) -
PUBLIC DEFENSE RECOUPMENT 25,000 22,811 2,189 91.2%
COURT INTERPRETER COST 1,000 325 675 32.5%
MISC FINES AND PENALTIES 20,000 13,972 6,028 69.9%
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITURES 513,340 449,854 63,486 87.63%
INVESTMENT INTEREST 120,000 103,029 16,971 85.9%
INTEREST ON COUNTY TAXES 25,000 20,380 4,620 81.5%
INTEREST - COURT COLLECTIONS 2,000 3,089 (1,089) 154.4%
PARKING 4,000 3,300 700 82.5%
SPACE & FACILITIES RENTALS 129,000 98,700 30,300 76.5%
GYM & WEIGHTROOM FEES 13,400 4,309 9,091 32.2%
BRACKET ROOM RENTAL 0 5,133 (5,133) -
LEASES LONG-TERM 131,610 102,341 29,269 77.8%
VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION 2,400 1,552 848 64.7%
OTHER RENTS & USE CHARGES 21,744 15,175 6,569 69.8%
PARKS DONATIONS 5,175 3,975 1,200 76.8%
POLICE CONT FROM PRIVATE SOURCES 5,000 0 5,000 0.0%
BIRDFEST CONTRIBUTION 2,000 1,296 705 64.8%
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 3,386 1,614 67.7%
CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY 1,500 0 1,500 0.0%
OTHER JUDGEMENT/SETTLEMENT 0 300 (300) -
POLICE JUDGMENTS/RESTITUTION 0 3,740 (3,740) -
CASHIER OVERAGE/SHORTAGE 0 133 (133) -
OTHER MISC REVENUES 10,000 130,566 (120,566) 1305.7%
SMALL OVERPAYMENT 0 149 (149) -
NSF FEES - PARKS 0 210 (210) -
NSF FEES - MUNI CT 200 376 (176) 188.2%
PLANNING SIGNAGE REVENUE 6,000 900 5,100 15.0%
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 485,529 502,038 (16,509) 103.40%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Title Budget
09/30//2008
Revenues Balance % Received
PROCEEDS FROM LONG TERM DEBT 78,000 0 78,000 0.0%
SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 0 3,975 (3,975) -
INSURANCE PROCEEDS 0 3,531 (3,531) -
TRANSFER FROM FUND 121 19,962 8,755 11,207 43.9%
TRANSFER FROM FUND 511 13,793 13,793 0 100.0%
TOTAL TRANSFERS 111,755 30,054 81,701 26.89%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 33,852,195 24,324,661 9,527,562 71.86%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE SUMMARIES
Page 11
BUDGET SUMMARY BY FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
All Funds 73,766,071 41,232,692 32,533,379 55.9%
001 General Fund 33,655,827 23,377,560 10,278,267 69.5%
111 Street Fund 1,411,017 934,515 476,502 66.2%
112 Street Const./Improvement 2,820,895 984,054 1,836,841 34.9%
113 Multimodal Transportation 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 0.0%
116 Building Maintenance 2,826,400 2,185,649 640,751 77.3%
117 Municipal Arts Acquisition Fund 77,250 22,202 55,048 28.7%
120 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund 75,206 42,078 33,128 56.0%
121 Employee Parking Permit Fund 18,510 8,755 9,755 47.3%
123 Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 21,800 12,208 9,592 56.0%
125 Real Estate Excise Tax 2 3,388,000 830,098 2,557,902 24.5%
126 Park Acquisition (REET 1) 1,816,848 1,046,782 770,066 57.6%
127 Gifts Catalog Fund 24,792 1,640 23,152 6.6%
130 Cemetery Maintenance 170,645 98,495 72,150 57.7%
132 Park Construction Fund 0 29,732 (29,732) -
411 Combined Utility Operation 13,361,031 8,217,882 5,143,149 61.5%
511 Equipment Rental Fund 1,377,080 1,067,226 309,854 77.5%
BUDGET SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 City Council 303,846 208,042 95,804 68.5%
210 Office of Mayor 232,777 176,741 56,036 75.9%
220 Human Resources 242,649 187,055 55,594 77.1%
230 Municipal Court 695,854 512,708 183,146 73.7%
240 Economic Development 168,864 37,889 130,975 22.4%
250 City Clerk 554,186 389,371 164,815 70.3%
310 Administrative Services 1,373,649 952,589 421,060 69.3%
360 City Attorney 439,065 306,716 132,349 69.9%
390 Non-Departmental Expenses 4,252,105 2,038,188 2,213,917 47.9%
410 Police Services 9,630,680 7,047,951 2,582,729 73.2%
510 Fire Services 7,532,318 5,483,034 2,049,284 72.8%
610 Community Services 354,549 269,824 84,725 76.1%
620 Development Services 3,120,943 2,201,722 919,221 70.5%
640 Parks & Recreation 3,088,420 2,389,478 698,942 77.4%
650 Public Works 280,838 207,643 73,195 73.9%
651 Facilities Maintenance 1,385,084 968,614 416,470 69.9%
652 Storm Drainage 1,837,996 1,213,233 624,763 66.0%
654 Water 4,854,200 2,871,493 1,982,707 59.2%
655 Sewer 3,033,553 2,023,160 1,010,393 66.7%
656 Treatment Plant 3,635,282 2,109,999 1,525,283 58.0%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 12
GENERAL FUND
Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
SALARIES AND WAGES 16,475,736 11,888,328 4,587,408 72.2%
OVERTIME 711,200 919,709 (208,509) 129.3%
HOLIDAY BUY BACK 357,506 6,685 350,821 1.9%
BENEFITS 5,729,594 3,873,326 1,856,268 67.6%
UNIFORMS 122,666 74,275 48,391 60.6%
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 17,290 14,729 2,561 85.2%
SUPPLIES 507,305 358,090 149,215 70.6%
FUEL CONSUMED 1,700 249 1,451 14.6%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 161,540 133,442 28,098 82.6%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,695,533 1,412,165 283,368 83.3%
COMMUNICATIONS 240,487 173,699 66,788 72.2%
TRAVEL 81,080 39,912 41,168 49.2%
ADVERTISING 45,290 34,601 10,689 76.4%
RENTAL/LEASE 139,851 100,996 38,855 72.2%
INSURANCE 469,000 419,702 49,298 89.5%
UTILITIES 453,920 312,006 141,914 68.7%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 229,154 185,240 43,914 80.8%
MISCELLANEOUS 348,530 227,117 121,413 65.2%
INTERGOVTL SERVICES 1,830,979 1,389,650 441,329 75.9%
EXCISE TAXES 5,200 7,521 (2,321) 144.6%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,425,081 707,017 718,064 49.6%
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 108,120 0 108,120 0.0%
BOND PRINCIPAL 875,894 0 875,894 0.0%
BOND PRINCIPAL 60,907 60,907 0 100.0%
BOND PRINCIPAL 20,956 10,478 10,478 50.0%
INTEREST ON LT DEBT 468,368 220,162 248,206 47.0%
DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 179 (179) -
FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,500 898 602 59.9%
INTERFUND SERVICES 0 1,104 (1,104) -
INTERFUND FUEL 32,731 32,871 (140) 100.4%
INTERFUND SUPPLIES 40,184 25,989 14,195 64.7%
INTERFUND RENTAL 903,894 686,304 217,590 75.9%
INTERFUND REPAIRS 91,631 59,528 32,103 65.0%
OTHER INTERFUND SVCS 0 680 (680) -
GENERAL FUND 33,655,827 23,377,560 10,278,267 69.5%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 13
STREET FUND
Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
SALARIES AND WAGES 441,333 324,213 117,120 73.5%
OVERTIME 9,789 4,661 5,128 47.6%
BENEFITS 178,679 125,370 53,309 70.2%
UNIFORMS 7,300 3,880 3,420 53.1%
SUPPLIES 162,800 103,981 58,819 63.9%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 34,136 12,061 22,075 35.3%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,000 9,745 2,255 81.2%
COMMUNICATIONS 4,200 1,901 2,299 45.3%
TRAVEL 3,380 4 3,376 0.1%
ADVERTISING 0 389 (389) -
RENTAL/LEASE 2,500 702 1,798 28.1%
INSURANCE 36,890 32,977 3,913 89.4%
UTILITIES 254,250 165,274 88,976 65.0%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 12,300 7,514 4,786 61.1%
MISCELLANEOUS 12,660 2,798 9,862 22.1%
INTERGOVTL SERVICES 16,000 7,569 8,431 47.3%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 10,595 0 10,595 0.0%
BOND PRINCIPAL 32,925 0 32,925 0.0%
BOND INTEREST 12,008 6,001 6,007 50.0%
FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 21 (21) -
INTERFUND RENTAL 167,272 125,454 41,818 75.0%
STREET FUND 1,411,017 934,515 476,502 66.2%
STREET CONST/IMPRV FD
Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 105,706 (105,706) -
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 226,738 (226,738) -
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2,775,000 514,856 2,260,144 18.6%
LOAN PRINCIPAL 38,143 72,201 (34,058) 189.3%
LOAN INTEREST 3,061 5,568 (2,507) 181.9%
INTERFUND SERVICES 0 58,986 (58,986) -
INTERFUND RENTAL 4,691 0 4,691 0.0%
STREET CONST/IMPRV FD 2,820,895 984,054 1,836,841 34.9%
MULTIMODAL TRANS FD
Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 0.0%
MULTIMODAL TRANS FD 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 0.0%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 14
116 BUILDING MAINT FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 10,000 2,483 7,517 24.8%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 100,000 147,187 (47,187) 147.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 816,700 561,404 255,296 68.7%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1,899,700 1,474,574 425,126 77.6%
TOTAL BUILDING MAINT FUND 2,826,400 2,185,649 640,751 77.3%
117 MUNI ARTS ACQ FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 3,200 708 2,492 22.1%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 600 0 600 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 57,200 16,134 41,066 28.2%
440 ADVERTISING 4,000 4,000 0 100.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 300 0 300 0.0%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 7,950 1,360 6,590 17.1%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
TOTAL MUNI ARTS ACQ FUND 77,250 22,202 55,048 28.7%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 45,323 3,016 42,307 6.7%
440 ADVERTISING 0 20,857 (20,857) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 10,000 9,000 1,000 90.0%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 19,883 9,205 10,678 46.3%
TOTAL HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND 75,206 42,078 33,128 56.0%
121 EMPLOYEE PKG PERMIT FD
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 17,510 8,755 8,755 50.0%
TOTAL EMPLOYEE PKG PERMIT FD 18,510 8,755 9,755 47.3%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 15
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 300 0 300 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,500 4,649 5,851 44.3%
440 ADVERTISING 2,500 2,143 357 85.7%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 8,500 5,416 3,084 63.7%
TOTAL TOURISM PROMOTIONAL 21,800 12,208 9,592 56.0%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 0 33,396 (33,396) -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 90,222 (90,222) -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 0 245 (245) -
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 93,361 (93,361) -
610 LAND 0 40,750 (40,750) -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,000 59,479 (58,479) 5947.9%
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 3,387,000 481,082 2,905,918 14.2%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 0 31,563 (31,563) -
TOTAL REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 3,388,000 830,098 2,557,902 24.5%
126 PARKS ACQUISITION (REET 1)
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 7,349 0 -
490 MISCELLANOUS 0 304 (304) -
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 980,436 936,468 43,968 95.5%
610 LAND 210,000 0 210,000 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 420,956 0 420,956 0.0%
830 BOND INTEREST 204,256 102,134 102,122 50.0%
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,200 527 673 43.9%
TOTAL PARKS ACQUISITION (REET 1) 1,816,848 1,046,782 777,416 57.6%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 16
127 GIFTS CATALOG
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
310 SUPPLIES 24,792 1,640 23,152 6.6%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 0 0 -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 0 0 0 -
TOTAL GIFTS CATALOG 24,792 1,640 23,152 6.6%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 59,830 45,800 14,030 76.6%
120 OVERTIME 2,050 2,016 35 98.3%
230 BENEFITS 27,385 19,684 7,701 71.9%
240 UNIFORMS 1,000 170 831 17.0%
310 SUPPLIES 7,000 2,157 4,843 30.8%
340 RESALE ITEMS 20,000 8,615 11,385 43.1%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 1,200 470 730 39.2%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 1,200 1,078 122 89.8%
430 TRAVEL 1,000 0 1,000 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 3,000 950 2,050 31.7%
470 UTILITIES 3,700 2,677 1,023 72.3%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 129 371 25.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 1,000 590 410 59.0%
790 INTERFUND PRINCIPAL 14,598 0 14,598 0.0%
820 INTERFUND INTEREST 14,305 7,501 6,804 52.4%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 8,877 6,658 2,219 75.0%
TOTAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE 170,645 98,495 72,150 57.7%
132 PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 0 0 0 -
650 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 0 29,732 (29,732) -
TOTAL PARK CONSTRUCTION FUND 0 29,732 (29,732) 0.0%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
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411 COMBINED UTILITY
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 2,586,981 1,832,818 754,163 70.8%
120 OVERTIME 92,100 61,822 30,278 67.1%
230 BENEFITS 975,724 700,404 275,320 71.8%
240 UNIFORMS 27,640 16,223 11,417 58.7%
310 SUPPLIES 591,108 323,285 267,823 54.7%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 84,370 62,029 22,341 73.5%
340 RESALE ITEMS 1,694,000 935,093 758,907 55.2%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 16,340 24,031 (7,691) 147.1%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 207,690 144,644 63,046 69.6%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 55,656 41,362 14,294 74.3%
430 TRAVEL 14,570 2,590 11,980 17.8%
440 ADVERTISING 2,120 1,603 517 75.6%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 22,420 19,545 2,875 87.2%
460 INSURANCE 343,288 306,212 37,076 89.2%
470 UTILITIES 936,800 620,023 316,777 66.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 105,164 66,570 38,594 63.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 466,660 315,803 150,857 67.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 311,014 189,337 121,677 60.9%
540 EXCISE TAXES 583,333 477,203 106,130 81.8%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,250,000 650,500 599,500 52.0%
620 BUILDINGS 20,000 0 20,000 0.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 14,925 5,336 9,589 35.8%
710 GO BOND PRINCIPAL 95,891 0 95,891 0.0%
720 REVENUE BOND PRINCIPAL 774,672 0 774,672 0.0%
790 OTHER LOAN PRINCIPAL 98,975 92,602 6,373 93.6%
830 BOND INTEREST 243,895 125,856 118,039 51.6%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 24,827 (24,827) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 292 (292) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 1,242,337 799,267 443,070 64.3%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 501,858 376,393 125,465 75.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,500 2,212 (712) 147.5%
TOTAL COMBINED UTILITY 13,361,031 8,217,882 5,143,149 61.5%
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 BUDGET REPORT
EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY FUND
Page 18
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL/REPAIR FUND
# Title Appropriation
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 256,780 187,799 68,981 73.1%
120 OVERTIME 2,000 0 2,000 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 108,572 76,035 32,537 70.0%
240 UNIFORMS 2,000 1,059 941 53.0%
310 SUPPLIES 170,000 84,424 85,576 49.7%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 230,000 2,824 227,176 1.2%
340 ITEMS PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY 0 305,454 (305,454) -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 56,000 8,427 47,573 15.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,550 2,096 454 82.2%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 4,000 1,978 2,022 49.4%
430 TRAVEL 3,540 0 3,540 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 500 308 192 61.6%
460 INSURANCE 31,340 29,409 1,931 93.8%
470 UTILITIES 15,000 10,812 4,189 72.1%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 45,000 48,327 (3,327) 107.4%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 6,000 2,747 3,253 45.8%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 4,000 2,646 1,354 66.1%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 13,793 13,793 0 100.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 404,000 274,534 129,466 68.0%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 15,000 9,303 5,697 62.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 7,005 5,253 1,752 75.0%
TOTAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL/REPAIR FUND 1,377,080 1,067,226 309,854 77.5%
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EXPENDITURE DETAIL BY DEPARTMENT
Page 19
110 CITY COUNCIL
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 110,862 75,939 34,923 68.5%
120 OVERTIME 5,590 3,987 1,603 71.3%
230 BENEFITS 85,844 71,648 14,196 83.5%
310 SUPPLIES 1,000 944 56 94.4%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 0 348 (348) -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 66,000 46,871 19,129 71.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 0 41 (41) -
430 TRAVEL 4,100 3,637 463 88.7%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1,500 1 1,499 0.1%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 28,950 4,626 24,324 16.0%
TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 303,846 208,042 95,804 68.5%
210 OFFICE OF MAYOR
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 172,348 130,495 41,853 75.7%
230 BENEFITS 49,329 35,370 13,959 71.7%
310 SUPPLIES 3,000 2,436 564 81.2%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 0 265 (265) -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,100 811 289 73.7%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 1,400 757 643 54.0%
430 TRAVEL 1,500 1,340 160 89.3%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,500 1,240 260 82.6%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 100 285 (185) 284.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,500 3,744 (1,244) 149.8%
TOTAL OFFICE OF MAYOR 232,777 176,741 56,036 75.9%
220 HUMAN RESOURCES
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 145,120 111,760 33,360 77.0%
230 BENEFITS 47,924 35,331 12,593 73.7%
310 SUPPLIES 2,500 2,231 269 89.2%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,500 14,934 9,566 61.0%
430 TRAVEL 500 565 (65) 113.1%
440 ADVERTISING 5,000 7,642 (2,642) 152.8%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,320 1,237 83 93.7%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4,605 3,331 1,274 72.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 11,180 10,024 1,156 89.7%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 242,649 187,055 55,594 77.1%
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230 MUNICIPAL COURT
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 437,280 340,010 97,270 77.8%
120 OVERTIME 2,500 2,433 67 97.3%
230 BENEFITS 146,674 110,348 36,326 75.2%
310 SUPPLIES 16,000 13,678 2,322 85.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,000 1,000 1,000 50.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 63,000 32,058 30,942 50.9%
430 TRAVEL 3,000 2,441 559 81.4%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 2,500 1,129 1,371 45.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 400 693 (293) 173.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 5,500 3,232 2,268 58.8%
510 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 17,000 6,458 10,543 38.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 0 (771) 771 -
TOTAL MUNICIPAL COURT 695,854 512,708 183,146 73.7%
240 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 106,090 0 106,090 0.0%
230 BENEFITS 23,304 0 23,304 0.0%
310 SUPPLIES 2,500 295 2,205 11.8%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 800 0 800 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,000 14,813 4,187 78.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 0 6,800 (6,800) -
430 TRAVEL 4,470 1,448 3,022 32.4%
440 ADVERTISING 7,700 180 7,520 2.3%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 0 550 (550) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 5,000 13,804 (8,804) 276.1%
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 168,864 37,889 130,975 22.4%
250 CITY CLERK
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 296,344 222,263 74,081 75.0%
120 OVERTIME 410 461 (51) 112.4%
230 BENEFITS 97,025 63,379 33,646 65.3%
310 SUPPLIES 16,260 7,556 8,704 46.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 0 1,214 (1,214) -
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 27,250 17,362 9,888 63.7%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 59,050 32,384 26,666 54.8%
430 TRAVEL 2,080 374 1,706 18.0%
440 ADVERTISING 20,420 16,167 4,253 79.2%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 23,810 16,471 7,339 69.2%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 7,037 7,698 (661) 109.4%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 4,500 4,040 460 89.8%
TOTAL CITY CLERK 554,186 389,371 164,815 70.3%
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310 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 789,340 541,965 247,375 68.7%
120 OVERTIME 6,100 3,609 2,491 59.2%
230 BENEFITS 234,975 148,587 86,388 63.2%
310 SUPPLIES 16,250 10,481 5,769 64.5%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 83,000 31,601 51,399 38.1%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,000 68,922 (53,922) 459.5%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 27,300 55,491 (28,191) 203.3%
430 TRAVEL 4,450 434 4,016 9.8%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 9,600 5,660 3,940 59.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 56,514 67,943 (11,429) 120.2%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 23,000 14,160 8,840 61.6%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 108,120 3,735 104,385 3.5%
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,373,649 952,589 421,060 69.3%
360 CITY ATTORNEY
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 436,065 306,716 129,349 70.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY 439,065 306,716 132,349 69.9%
390 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 63,991 90,866 (26,875) 142.0%
230 BENEFITS 261,349 39,986 221,363 15.3%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 288,811 156,279 132,532 54.1%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 45,000 19,582 25,418 43.5%
430 TRAVEL 0 0 0 -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 3,600 3,000 600 83.3%
460 INSURANCE 469,000 419,702 49,298 89.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 0 8,945 (8,945) -
490 MISCELLANEOUS 88,857 64,459 24,398 72.5%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 184,639 228,207 (43,568) 123.6%
540 EXCISE TAXES 5,200 7,521 (2,321) 144.6%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 1,414,033 707,017 707,016 50.0%
700 BOND PRINCIPAL 957,757 60,907 896,850 6.4%
800 BOND INTEREST 468,368 230,640 237,728 49.2%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 179 (179) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 1,500 898 602 59.9%
TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 4,252,105 2,038,188 2,213,917 47.9%
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410 POLICE
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 5,066,177 3,658,141 1,408,036 72.2%
120 OVERTIME 232,820 395,177 (162,357) 169.7%
150 HOLIDAY BUYBACK 179,561 1,862 177,699 1.0%
230 BENEFITS 1,753,005 1,228,307 524,698 70.1%
240 UNIFORMS 57,790 32,750 25,040 56.7%
310 SUPPLIES 84,425 79,265 5,160 93.9%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 0 62 (62) -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 16,115 66,110 (49,995) 410.2%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 128,269 66,374 61,895 51.7%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 21,700 11,225 10,475 51.7%
430 TRAVEL 28,520 17,623 10,897 61.8%
440 ADVERTISING 2,500 30 2,470 1.2%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 12,000 11,461 539 95.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 27,094 19,806 7,288 73.1%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 43,299 32,282 11,017 74.6%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 1,338,443 946,137 392,306 70.7%
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 0 1,104 (1,104) -
930 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 0 1,029 (1,029) -
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 637,962 478,471 159,491 75.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,000 403 597 40.3%
990 OTHER INTERFUND SVCS 0 333 (333) -
TOTAL POLICE 9,630,680 7,047,951 2,582,729 73.2%
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510 FIRE
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 4,464,742 3,272,576 1,192,166 73.3%
120 OVERTIME 416,920 493,504 (76,584) 118.4%
150 HOLIDAY BUYBACK 177,945 4,823 173,122 2.7%
230 BENEFITS 1,580,729 1,124,182 456,547 71.1%
240 UNIFORMS 50,146 35,541 14,605 70.9%
250 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 17,290 14,730 2,560 85.2%
310 SUPPLIES 104,500 54,222 50,278 51.9%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 48,300 19,300 29,000 40.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 84,223 43,535 40,688 51.7%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 36,267 17,481 18,786 48.2%
430 TRAVEL 19,590 7,872 11,718 40.2%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,800 1,556 244 86.4%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 17,640 9,505 8,135 53.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 37,943 28,815 9,128 75.9%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 223,647 172,673 50,974 77.2%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 11,048 0 11,048 0.0%
920 INTERFUND FUEL 32,731 32,871 (140) 100.4%
930 INTERFUND SUPPLIES 40,184 24,960 15,224 62.1%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 76,042 65,415 10,627 86.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 90,631 59,124 31,507 65.2%
990 OTHER INTERFUND SVCS 0 347 (347) -
TOTAL FIRE 7,532,318 5,483,034 2,049,284 72.8%
610 COMMUNITY SERVICES
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 195,252 145,742 49,510 74.6%
120 OVERTIME 1,600 1,097 503 68.6%
230 BENEFITS 48,709 35,629 13,080 73.1%
310 SUPPLIES 3,000 381 2,619 12.7%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 500 0 500 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 95,000 79,735 15,265 83.9%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 690 0 690 0.0%
430 TRAVEL 2,000 1,159 841 58.0%
440 ADVERTISING 2,060 0 2,060 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,320 1,239 81 93.9%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 285 215 56.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,000 3,118 (1,118) 155.9%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 1,918 1,438 480 75.0%
TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 354,549 269,824 84,725 76.1%
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620 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 2,065,653 1,389,942 675,711 67.3%
120 OVERTIME 29,485 4,810 24,675 16.3%
230 BENEFITS 622,897 395,509 227,388 63.5%
240 UNIFORMS 2,190 578 1,612 26.4%
310 SUPPLIES 30,700 16,407 14,293 53.4%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 1,820 1,678 142 92.2%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 214,920 314,930 (100,010) 146.5%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 13,950 5,008 8,942 35.9%
430 TRAVEL 7,070 1,256 5,814 17.8%
440 ADVERTISING 3,910 6,930 (3,020) 177.2%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 27,590 14,868 12,722 53.9%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 15,784 9,887 5,897 62.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 51,775 15,021 36,754 29.0%
640 MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 -
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 33,199 24,899 8,300 75.0%
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 3,120,943 2,201,722 919,221 70.5%
640 PARKS & RECREATION
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 1,796,271 1,325,615 470,656 73.8%
120 OVERTIME 7,075 8,759 (1,684) 123.8%
230 BENEFITS 499,786 386,904 112,882 77.4%
240 UNIFORMS 6,540 3,570 2,970 54.6%
310 SUPPLIES 120,470 92,270 28,200 76.6%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 6,475 5,207 1,268 80.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 232,395 248,094 (15,699) 106.8%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 20,700 15,758 4,942 76.1%
430 TRAVEL 2,840 1,535 1,305 54.0%
440 ADVERTISING 3,700 3,653 48 98.7%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 50,325 36,232 14,093 72.0%
470 UTILITIES 105,750 99,784 5,966 94.4%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 22,380 17,428 4,952 77.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 36,046 23,432 12,614 65.0%
910 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 64,250 36,175 28,075 56.3%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 113,417 85,062 28,355 75.0%
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION 3,088,420 2,389,478 698,942 77.4%
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650 PUBLIC WORKS
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 205,954 147,186 58,768 71.5%
120 OVERTIME 200 609 (409) 304.6%
230 BENEFITS 53,973 45,461 8,512 84.2%
310 SUPPLIES 5,200 3,888 1,312 74.8%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 73 (73) -
420 COMMUNICATIONS 480 279 201 58.2%
430 TRAVEL 960 53 907 5.5%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 4,486 4,936 (450) 110.0%
470 UTILITIES 2,500 1,812 688 72.5%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2,100 524 1,576 24.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,200 733 1,467 33.3%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 2,785 2,089 696 75.0%
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 280,838 207,643 73,195 73.9%
651 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 560,312 435,826 124,486 77.8%
120 OVERTIME 8,500 5,265 3,235 61.9%
230 BENEFITS 224,071 152,685 71,386 68.1%
240 UNIFORMS 6,000 1,836 4,164 30.6%
310 SUPPLIES 101,500 74,036 27,464 72.9%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 1,700 187 1,513 11.0%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,530 6,718 (4,188) 265.5%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0 659 (659) -
420 COMMUNICATIONS 13,950 8,893 5,057 63.7%
430 TRAVEL 0 176 (176) -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 0 329 (329) -
470 UTILITIES 345,670 210,410 135,260 60.9%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 73,500 39,450 34,050 53.7%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 2,780 3,216 (436) 115.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
630 OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,000 0 3,000 0.0%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 38,571 28,928 9,643 75.0%
TOTAL FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 1,385,084 968,614 416,470 69.9%
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652 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 439,625 279,453 160,172 63.6%
120 OVERTIME 5,080 3,098 1,982 61.0%
230 BENEFITS 170,799 114,246 56,553 66.9%
240 UNIFORMS 6,500 3,484 3,016 53.6%
310 SUPPLIES 49,500 14,154 35,346 28.6%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,800 978 1,822 34.9%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,615 38,833 (19,218) 198.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 3,200 781 2,419 24.4%
430 TRAVEL 3,330 0 3,330 0.0%
440 ADVERTISING 0 389 (389) -
450 RENTAL/LEASE 4,000 15,391 (11,391) 384.8%
460 INSURANCE 37,176 32,977 4,199 88.7%
470 UTILITIES 4,500 6,932 (2,432) 154.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 4,986 9,401 (4,415) 188.6%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 63,540 47,216 16,324 74.3%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 14,070 29,347 (15,277) 208.6%
540 EXCISE TAXES 107,635 93,631 14,004 87.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 1,925 5,336 (3,411) 277.2%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 161,135 33,048 128,087 20.5%
830 BOND INTEREST 101,511 52,393 49,118 51.6%
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 61 (61) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 436,736 281,834 154,902 64.5%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 200,333 150,250 50,083 75.0%
TOTAL STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY 1,837,996 1,213,233 624,763 66.0%
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654 WATER UTILITY
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 647,183 468,302 178,881 72.4%
120 OVERTIME 24,180 15,360 8,820 63.5%
230 BENEFITS 230,897 170,302 60,595 73.8%
240 UNIFORMS 6,880 2,432 4,448 35.3%
310 SUPPLIES 117,159 36,171 80,988 30.9%
340 WATER PURCHASED FOR RESALE 1,694,000 832,473 861,527 49.1%
340 INVENTORY ITEMS 0 100,043 (100,043) -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,120 21,719 (17,599) 527.2%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 74,300 28,857 45,443 38.8%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 39,068 17,446 21,622 44.7%
430 TRAVEL 4,850 245 4,605 5.0%
440 ADVERTISING 560 0 560 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 11,370 550 10,820 4.8%
460 INSURANCE 85,294 76,160 9,134 89.3%
470 UTILITIES 28,000 15,387 12,613 55.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 22,286 32,653 (10,367) 146.5%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 196,990 158,773 38,217 80.6%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 42,072 19,754 22,318 47.0%
540 EXCISE TAXES 202,698 171,247 31,451 84.5%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 700,000 350,000 350,000 50.0%
620 BUILDINGS 20,000 0 20,000 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 151,855 6,712 145,143 4.4%
830 BOND INTEREST 66,656 33,529 33,127 50.3%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 12,414 (12,414) -
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 82 (82) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 361,169 208,923 152,246 57.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 122,613 91,959 30,654 75.0%
TOTAL WATER UTILITY 4,854,200 2,871,493 1,982,707 59.2%
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655 SEWER
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 376,590 311,828 64,762 82.8%
120 OVERTIME 17,330 8,983 8,347 51.8%
230 BENEFITS 158,696 132,309 26,387 83.4%
240 UNIFORMS 5,170 2,058 3,112 39.8%
310 SUPPLIES 52,469 19,047 33,422 36.3%
340 FUEL CONSUMED 0 502 (502) -
340 INVENTORY ITEMS 0 2,576 (2,576) -
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,120 1,333 2,787 32.4%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50,958 34,669 16,289 68.0%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 4,888 16,879 (11,991) 345.3%
430 TRAVEL 2,490 959 1,531 38.5%
440 ADVERTISING 560 0 560 0.0%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 1,870 945 925 50.5%
460 INSURANCE 129,286 115,418 13,868 89.3%
470 UTILITIES 461,110 313,404 147,706 68.0%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 18,666 9,205 9,461 49.3%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 127,330 64,518 62,812 50.7%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 183,572 90,307 93,265 49.2%
540 EXCISE TAXES 273,000 212,325 60,675 77.8%
550 INTERFUND TRANSFER 550,000 300,500 249,500 54.6%
780 BOND PRINCIPAL 143,541 50,720 92,821 35.3%
830 BOND INTEREST 34,596 19,355 15,241 55.9%
840 DEBT ISSUE COSTS 0 12,413 (12,413) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 265,706 173,115 92,591 65.2%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 170,105 127,579 42,526 75.0%
980 INTERFUND REPAIRS 1,500 2,212 (712) 147.5%
TOTAL SEWER 3,033,553 2,023,160 1,010,393 66.7%
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656 TREATMENT PLANT
# Title Budget
9/30/08
Expenditures Balance % Used
110 SALARIES AND WAGES 1,123,583 773,235 350,348 68.8%
120 OVERTIME 45,510 34,382 11,128 75.5%
230 BENEFITS 415,332 283,546 131,786 68.3%
240 UNIFORMS 9,090 8,250 840 90.8%
310 SUPPLIES 371,980 253,913 118,067 68.3%
320 FUEL CONSUMED 84,370 61,527 22,843 72.9%
350 SMALL EQUIPMENT 5,300 0 5,300 0.0%
410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 62,817 42,286 20,531 67.3%
420 COMMUNICATIONS 8,500 6,256 2,244 73.6%
430 TRAVEL 3,900 1,385 2,515 35.5%
440 ADVERTISING 1,000 1,214 (214) 121.4%
450 RENTAL/LEASE 5,180 2,658 2,522 51.3%
460 INSURANCE 91,532 81,657 9,875 89.2%
470 UTILITIES 443,190 284,300 158,890 64.1%
480 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 59,226 15,311 43,915 25.9%
490 MISCELLANEOUS 78,800 45,296 33,505 57.5%
510 INTERGOVTL SERVICES 71,300 49,929 21,371 70.0%
640 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 13,000 0 13,000 0.0%
710 BOND PRINCIPAL 513,007 2,124 510,883 0.4%
830 BOND INTEREST 41,132 20,579 20,553 50.0%
890 FISCAL AGENT FEES 0 149 (149) -
910 INTERFUND SERVICES 178,726 135,395 43,331 75.8%
950 INTERFUND RENTAL 8,807 6,605 2,202 75.0%
TOTAL TREATMENT PLANT 3,635,282 2,109,999 1,525,283 58.0%
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AM-1897 2.B.
Final 2008 Budget Amendment
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Debra Sharp, Administrative Services
Submitted For:Kathleen Junglov Time:10 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
Final 2008 budget amendment.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Forward ordinance to full Council for approval.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
In governmental budgeting, expenditures may take place up to the amount appropriated in the
current budget. Financial activity impacting appropriation levels are brought before the Edmonds
City Council on a quarterly basis in the form of a budget amendment ordinance.
The final 2008 budget amendment contains a total of 20 proposed adjustments, four of which have
previously been before council.
General Fund requests total $426,159 of which $183,942 is related to the fiber project and
$100,000 is for an increase in legal fees due to lengthy labor negotiations and a LUPA appeal.
There is also an increase in the amount of $48,000 for the new prosecuting attorney contract. The
information technology department has asked for a budget amendment in the amount of $32,600
due to higher than expected licensing and maintenance fees. The police department submitted two
budget amendments totaling $27,217 to increase their overtime budget. The police department
received revenue for the overtime amount requested. The fire department is requesting an increase
to their uniforms and supply budgets in the amount of $10,100 which will be offset by a transfer
from the donations fund.
Non-General Fund expenditures will increase by $394,707. Two budget amendments make up the
majority of the requested increase. The first budget amendment is the transfer from REET 2 to the
Parks Construction Fund. When the fund was created during the 2006 budget process, a budget
was not entered for 2008. The second budget amendment is for an increase in the equipment
rental fuel budget due to the higher than anticipated fuel costs.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
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Link: 2008 Final Amending Ordinance
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Kathleen Junglov 11/05/2008 03:53 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 05:00 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/05/2008 05:19 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 08:38 AM APRV
Form Started By: Debra
Sharp
Started On: 11/05/2008 10:18
AM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3613 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED
TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, previous actions taken by the City Council require Interfund
Transfers and increases in appropriations; and
WHEREAS, state law requires an ordinance be adopted whenever money is
transferred from one fund to another; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the amended budget appropriations
and information which was made available; and approves the appropriation of local, state, and
federal funds and the increase or decrease from previously approved programs within the 2008
Budget; and
WHEREAS, the applications of funds have been identified;
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1. of Ordinance No. 3613 adopting the final budget for the
fiscal year 2008 is hereby amended to reflect the changes shown in “Exhibit A” adopted herein
by reference.
Section 2. 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
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effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY ___
W. SCOTT SNYDER, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
2
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. __________
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the ____ day of ___________, 2008, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 3613 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND
EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, 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 ________________,2008.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
3
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EXHIBIT“A:” BUDGET SUMMARY BY FUND
2008 2008
FUND FUND BEGINNING REVENUE EXPENDITURES ENDING
NO. DESCRIPTION CASH CASH
001 GENERAL FUND 3,304,559 30,916,895 34,081,986 139,468
006 EMERGENCY/FINANCIAL RESERVE 1,927,600 0 0 1,927,600
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 317,515 535,492 561,938 291,069
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 117,437 124,500 88,342 153,595
111 STREET FUND 177,990 1,260,059 1,411,017 27,032
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 694,487 2,353,047 2,820,895 226,639
113 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FD. 0 2,000,000 2,000,000 0
116 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 991,746 1,906,600 2,826,400 71,946
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 167,305 65,930 77,250 155,985
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE 16,447 600 0 17,047
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 137,930 65,206 75,206 127,930
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 72,174 18,600 18,510 72,264
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 7,843 13,770 7,000 14,613
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 22,176 17,483 21,800 17,859
125 PARK ACQ/IMPROVEMENT 2,005,814 1,488,808 3,498,000 -3,378
126 SPECIAL CAPITAL FUND 1,084,052 2,070,000 1,816,848 1,337,204
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 152,269 40,200 27,292 165,177
129 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 11,606 373,000 384,606 0
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROV 240,895 265,364 170,645 335,614
131 FIRE DONATIONS 8,289 5,838 10,100 4,027
132 PARKS CONSTRUCTION 0 110,000 110,000 0
211 LID FUND CONTROL 7,466 251,000 243,300 15,166
213 LID GUARANTY FUND 43,529 2,000 0 45,529
234 LTGO BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND 0 421,973 421,973 0
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION 3,787,218 12,626,193 13,361,031 3,052,380
412 COMBINED UTILITY CONST/IMPROVE 4,192,887 4,569,897 8,198,000 564,784
414 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RESERVE 782,459 440,887 701,218 522,128
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 3,286,108 2,104,768 1,507,080 3,883,796
601 PARKS TRUST FUND 128,908 4,000 0 132,908
610 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 384,075 60,126 0 444,201
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 271,095 103,000 113,000 261,095
623 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 16,137 21,200 33,500 3,837
Totals 24,358,016 64,236,436 74,586,937 14,007,515
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EXHIBIT “B”: BUDGET AMENDMENTS BY EXPENDITURE
ORD. NO. ORD. NO. ORD. NO ORD. NO 2008
FUND FUND 3613 3684 3694 Amended
NO. DESCRIPTION 11/21/2006 4/15/2008 8/18/2008 Budget
001 GENERAL FUND 33,281,772 103,683 270,372 426,159 34,081,986
006 EMERGENCY/FINANCIAL RESERVE 0 0 0 0 0
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 561,938 0 0 0 561,938
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 70,035 0 0 18,307 88,342
111 STREET FUND 1,362,403 48,614 0 0 1,411,017
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 2,820,895 0 0 0 2,820,895
113 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FD. 2,000,000 0 0 0 2,000,000
116 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 193,000 2,633,400 0 0 2,826,400
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 77,250 0 0 0 77,250
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE 0 0 0 0 0
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 65,206 10,000 0 0 75,206
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 18,510 0 0 0 18,510
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 3,200 0 0 3,800 7,000
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 21,800 0 0 0 21,800
125 PARK ACQ/IMPROVEMENT 3,388,000 0 0 110,000 3,498,000
126 SPECIAL CAPITAL FUND 869,550 947,298 0 0 1,816,848
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 1,600 1,000 22,192 2,500 27,292
129 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 0 384,606 0 0 384,606
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROV 170,645 0 0 0 170,645
131 FIRE DONATIONS 0 0 0 10,100 10,100
132 PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND 0 0 0 110,000 110,000
211 LID FUND CONTROL 243,300 0 0 0 243,300
213 LID GUARANTY FUND 0 0 0 0 0
234 LTGO BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND 421,973 0 0 0 421,973
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION 13,023,174 337,857 0 0 13,361,031
412 COMBINED UTILITY CONST/IMPROVE 5,346,000 2,852,000 0 0 8,198,000
414 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RESERVE 552,076 149,142 0 0 701,218
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,363,287 0 13,793 130,000 1,507,080
601 PARKS TRUST FUND 0 0 0 0 0
610 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 0 0 0 0 0
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 113,000 0 0 0 113,000
621 SPECIAL LIBRARY 0 0 0 0 0
623 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 23,500 0 0 10,000 33,500
Totals 65,992,114 7,467,600 306,357 820,866 74,586,937
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EXHIBIT “C”: BUDGET AMENDMENT DETAIL
Department Category Debit Credit Description
Items Previously Before Council
Fiber Project Supplies 1,000
Fiber Project Small Equipment 12,880
Fiber Project Professional Services 81,000
Fiber Project Communications 39,062
Fiber Project Capital Outlay 50,000
Non-Dept Beginning Cash 183,942
Legal-Prosecuting Atty Professional Services 48,000
Non-Dept Beginning Cash 48,000
Human Resources Salaries 5,000
Human Resources Ending Cash 5,000
Mayor Salaries 5,000
Mayor Ending Cash 5,000
New Items for Council to Consider-Reappropriations
Community Svcs Professional Services 20,000
Non-Dept Professional Services 20,000
Legal Professional Services 100,000
Non-Dept Beginning Cash 100,000
Human Resources Professional Services 4,000
Human Resources Ending Cash 4,000
Human Resources Advertising 4,000
Human Resources Ending Cash 4,000
Information Technology Supplies 15,000
Information Technology Repair and Maintenance 17,600
Information Technology Ending Cash 32,600
Police Overtime 12,463
Police Police Services 12,463
Police Overtime 14,754
Police Campus Security 2,060
Police Police Services 12,694
Fire Supplies 8,100
Fire Interfund Transfer In 8,100
Fire Donation Interfund Transfer Out 8,100
Fire Donation Ending Cash 8,100
Fire Uniforms 500
Fire Uniforms 1,500
Fire Interfund Transfer In 2,000
Fire Donation Interfund Transfer Out 2,000
Fire Donation Ending Cash 2,000
Public Works Benefits 6,300
Public Works Ending Cash 6,300
Equipment Rental Fuel 130,000
Equipment Rental Ending Cash 130,000
Parks Construction Fund Construction 110,000
Parks Construction Fund Interfund Transfer In 110,000
REET 2 Interfund Transfer Out 110,000
REET 2 Ending Cash 110,000
Gift's Catalog Fund Professional Services 2,500
Gift's Catalog Fund Donation 2,500
Youth Scholarship Fund Miscellaneous 3,800
Youth Scholarship Fund Ending Cash 7,120
Youth Scholarship Fund Donation 10,920
Sister City Commission Supplies 3,000
Sister City Commission Miscellaneous 7,000
Sister City Commission Ending Cash 10,000
Drug Enforcement Fund Intergovtl Services 16,307
Drug Enforcement Fund Fuel Consumed 2,000
Drug Enforcement Fund Beginning Cash 16,307
Drug Enforcement Fund Ending Cash 2,000
Record 2008 budget for Fiber Project
expenditures including $50,000 for conduit
installation on Olympic View Drive. The
conduit installation costs of is
approximately 50% of the total costs to
complete.
Higher fuel costs in 2008
SCBA Cylinders purchased with Fire
Donation funds
Purchased safety glasses with a donation
from the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation
Increase legal fees due to lengthy labor
negotiations and LUPA appeal.
Increase budget for new PA Contract.
Trf Professional Services from Non-dept to
CS for Doubleday and Salzer Joyce.
Civil assessment costs due to hiring a new
Corporal and Asst. Police Chief.
Increased advertising costs due to the
increase in vacant positions
Reclassification of HR positions
Security overtime at the Taste of Edmonds
Security overtime at the Edmonds High
School Graduation, Waterfront Festival
and 4th of July Event.
Mayor's salary increase
Software licenses and maintenance fees
higher than anticipated. Set-up costs for
new phone system.
Higher intergovernmental services due to
error in billing 2007 reimbursement.
Higher fuel cost
Increased benefit costs due to change in
employee
Three times the number of visitors came
for the October trip due to the 20th
Anniversary.
Dayton Street Plaza & 4th Ave Cultural
Corridor projects not included in original
Parks Construction Fund
EAFF donation for SR99 design
Increase in youth scholarships to meet the
needs of Edmonds families. Received
several large donations.
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AM-1898 2.C.
FACTA Red Flag Guideline Policy
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Debra Sharp, Administrative Services
Submitted For:Kathleen Junglov Time:10 Minutes
Department:Administrative Services Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) Red Flag Guideline Policy.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Forward to full Council for approval.
Previous Council Action
None.
Narrative
The Federal Trade Commission issued regulations requiring financial institutions and creditors to
develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs by November 1, 2008, under
the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA). Municipal utilities are subject to
these requirements, and the City Councils of all cities that operate utilities must adopt programs
that meet the requirements of FACTA. These identity theft prevention programs must provide for
the identification, detection, and response to patterns, practices or specific activities - known as
"red flags" - that could indicate identity theft.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: City of Edmonds FACTA Policy
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Kathleen Junglov 11/05/2008 12:18 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 01:38 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/05/2008 05:19 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 08:38 AM APRV
Form Started By: Debra
Sharp
Started On: 11/05/2008 10:24
AM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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City of Edmonds
Identity Theft Prevention Program
November 18 2008
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I. PROGRAM ADOPTION
The City of Edmonds developed this Identity Theft Prevention Program pursuant to the Federal
Trade Commission's Red Flag Rule, which implements Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate
Credit Transactions Act of 2003. 16 C. F. R. $ 681.2. This Program was developed with
oversight and approval of the Edmonds City Council. After consideration of the size and
complexity of the Utility's operations and account systems, and the nature and scope of the
Utility's activities, the City of Edmonds Council determined that this Program was appropriate
for the City of Edmonds and therefore approved this Program on November 18, 2008.
II. PROGRAM PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
A. Fulfilling requirements of the Red Flags Rule
Under the Red Flags Rule, every financial institution and creditor is required to establish an
"Identity Theft Prevention Program" tailored to the size, complexity and nature of its operation.
Each program must contain reasonable policies and procedures to:
1. Identify relevant Red Flags for new and existing covered accounts and incorporate those
Red Flags into the Program;
2. Detect Red Flags that have been incorporated into the Program;
3. Respond appropriately to any Red Flags that are detected to prevent and mitigate Identity
Theft; and
4. Ensure the Program is updated periodically, to reflect changes in risks to customers or to
the safety and soundness of the creditor from Identity Theft.
B. Red Flags Rule definitions used in this Program
The Red Flags Rule defines "Identity Theft" as "fraud committed using the identifying
information of another person" and a "Red Flag" as "a pattern, practice, or specific activity that
indicates the possible existence of Identity Theft."
According to the Rule, a municipal utility is a creditor subject to the Rule requirements. The
Rule defines creditors "to include finance companies, automobile dealers, mortgage brokers,
utility companies, and telecommunications companies. Where non-profit and government
entities defer payment for goods or services, they, too, are to be considered creditors."
All the Utility's accounts that are individual utility service accounts held by customers of the
utility whether residential, commercial or industrial are covered by the Rule. Under the Rule, a
"covered account" is:
1. Any account the Utility offers or maintains primarily for personal, family or household
purposes, that involves multiple payments or transactions; and
2. Any other account the Utility offers or maintains for which there is a reasonably
foreseeable risk to customers or to the safety and soundness of the Utility from Identity
Theft.
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"Identifying information" is defined under the Rule as "any name or number that may be used,
alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific person," including:
name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, government-issued
driver's license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number,
employer or taxpayer identification number, unique electronic identification number, computer's
Internet Protocol address, or routing code.
III. IDENTIFICATION OF RED FLAGS
In order to identify relevant Red Flags, the Utility considers the types of accounts that it offers
and maintains, the methods it provides to open its accounts, the methods it provides to access its
accounts, and its previous experiences with Identity Theft. The Utility identifies the following
Red Flags, in each of the listed categories:
A. Suspicious Documents
Red Flags
1. Identification document or card that appears to be forged, altered or inauthentic;
2. Identification document or card on which a person's photograph or physical description is
not consistent with the person presenting the document;
3. Other document with information that is not consistent with existing customer
information (such as if a person’s signature on a check appears forged); and
4. Application for service that appears to have been altered or forged.
B. Suspicious Personal Identifying Information
Red Flags
1. Identifying information presented that is inconsistent with other information the customer
provides (example: inconsistent name on account);
2. Identifying information presented that is inconsistent with external sources of
information (for instance, an address or phone number not matching on a customer
account);
3. Identifying information presented that is the same as information shown on other
customer accounts that were found to be fraudulent;
4. Identifying information presented that is consistent with known fraudulent activity (such
as an invalid phone number or fictitious billing address);
5. An address or phone number presented that is the same as that of another person;
6. A person's identifying information is not consistent with the information that is on file for
the customer.
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C. Suspicious Account Activity or Unusual Use of Account
Red Flags
1. Change of address for an account followed by a request to change the account holder's
name;
2. Payments stop on an otherwise consistently up-to-date account;
3. Account used in a way that is not consistent with prior use (example: very high
consumption);
4. Mail sent to the account holder is repeatedly returned as undeliverable;
5. Notice to the Utility that a customer is not receiving mail sent by the Utility;
6. Notice to the Utility that an account has unauthorized activity;
7. Breach in the Utility's computer system security; and
8. Unauthorized access to or use of customer account information.
D. Alerts from Others
Red Flags
Notice to the Utility from a customer, identity theft victim, law enforcement or other person that
it has opened or is maintaining a fraudulent account for a person engaged in Identity Theft.
IV. PREVENTING AND MITIGATING IDENTITY THEFT
In the event Utility personnel detect any identified Red Flags, such personnel must contact the
Finance Director of the City of Edmonds. The Finance Director will then decide which of the
following steps should be taken:
1. Continue to monitor an account for evidence of Identity Theft;
2. Contact the customer;
3. Change any passwords or other security devices that permit access to accounts;
4. Not open a new account;
5. Close an existing account;
6. Reopen an account with a new number;
7. Notify law enforcement; or
8. Determine that no response is warranted under the particular circumstances.
V. PROGRAM UPDATES
The Finance Director shall serve as Program Administrator. The Finance Director will
periodically review and update this Program to reflect changes in risks to customers and the
soundness of the Utility from Identity Theft. In doing so, the Finance Director will consider the
Utility's experiences with Identity Theft situations, changes in Identity Theft methods, changes
in Identity Theft detection and prevention methods, and changes in the Utility's business
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arrangements with other entities. After considering these factors, the Finance Director will
determine whether changes to the Program, including the listing of Red Flags, are warranted. If
warranted, the Finance Director will update the Program or present the City Council with his or
her recommended changes and the City Council will make a determination of whether to accept,
modify or reject those changes to the Program.
VI. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
A. Oversight
Responsibility for developing, implementing and updating this Program lies with the Finance
Director. The Finance Director will be responsible for the Program's administration, for ensuring
appropriate training of Utility staff, for reviewing any staff reports regarding the detection of
Red Flags and the steps for preventing and mitigating Identity Theft, for determining which steps
of prevention and mitigation should be taken in particular circumstances, and for considering
periodic changes to the Program.
B. Staff Training and Reports
Utility staff responsible for implementing the Program shall be trained either by or under the
direction of the Finance Director in the detection of Red Flags and the responsive steps
to be taken when a Red Flag is detected. Staff should prepare a report at least annually for the
Finance Director, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Program with respect to
opening accounts, existing covered accounts, service provider arrangements, significant
incidents involving identity theft and responses, and recommendations for changes to the
Program.
C. Service Provider Arrangements
In the event the Utility engages a service provider to perform an activity in connection with one
or more accounts, the Utility will take the following steps to ensure the service provider
performs its activity in accordance with reasonable policies and procedures designed to detect,
prevent, and mitigate the risk of Identity Theft.
1. Require, by contract, that service providers have such policies and procedures in place;
and
2. Require, by contract, that service providers review the Utility's Program and report any
Red Flags to the Finance Director.
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AM-1900 2.D.
2009 Non-Represented Compensation
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Debi Humann, Human Resources Time:10 Minutes
Department:Human Resources Type:Action
Committee:Finance
Information
Subject Title
2009 non-represented compensation.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Staff requests approval of the 2009 Non-Represented compensation as detailed in this agenda
memo.
Previous Council Action
Annually, the Council reviews and approves compensation changes for the non-represented
management employees.
Narrative
Each year, after performing a modified salary survey as outlined in the NRC Policy (attached),
staff brings proposed changes to the non-represented salary bands to the Finance Committee for
review and possible approval. Non-represented salary ranges are impacted by two actions; 1) the
annual survey and 2) the percentage of COLA.
On an annual basis, HR performs a modified salary survey comparing the Police Chief salary (top
band) and the HR Assistant salary (bottom band) with positions at historically comparable cities.
The results of these two surveys are attached. As you can see, the salaries for these two positions
decreased slightly in 2008 which resulted in the bands (A through H) decreasing for 2009 (see
attached spreadsheet).
Each year, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is also determined for non-represented
employees and is applied to the new band amounts. As Council is aware, all five of our union
contracts were succesfully negotiated this past year. The 2009 COLA awarded to union staff
include Teamsters with a cap of 5.5%, Police negotiated 6.2%, Law Support negotiated 6.2%, Fire
negotiated 5.8%, and SEIU negotiated 5.8%. In order to avoid further compression issues between
union employees and the non-represented management staff who supervise them, I am requesting
a 2009 COLA for non-reps of 5.8%. NOTE: The 5.8% COLA for non-represented management
staff is currently budgeted so would not require additional monies beyond what has been
presented in the budget.
Once the COLA has been determined, based on the Finance Committee's feedback, I will have the
City Attorney create the annual non-represented salary ordinance and will bring it before the full
Council.
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Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Back up Material
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 05:11 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/05/2008 05:20 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 08:38 AM APRV
Form Started By: Debi
Humann
Started On: 11/05/2008 01:41
PM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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AM-1895 3.A.
Cat Licensing
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Gerry Gannon, Police Department
Submitted For:Al Compaan Time:30 Minutes
Department:Police Department Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
Cat licensing.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
The staff recommend the changes to the ordinance. The recommended changes should increase
the percentage of cats that are returned to their owners.
Previous Council Action
None
Narrative
The purpose of the proposed changes is to have a greater percentage of cats returned to their
owners. Currently the estimated return of cats to owners is about 10%. The changes are to
encourage cat owners to license and micro chip their cats by keeping the licensing costs
affordable.
The attached Excel spread sheet provides information about other jurisdictions that have a cat
licensing program. Edmonds is among three cities that do not have a cat licensing ordinance
among twenty cities that were surveyed.
The remaining documents give the option of either a one or two year licensing program. Two of
the documents show the proposed changes with the old language. These two documents have
been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office (Licensing Revisions 1 year license and Licensing
Revisions 2 year license).
The costs to our citizens are kept affordable to encourage the licensing and micro chipping of
cats. A one year license with an altered cat and micro chip will cost a person only $5. A two
year license with an altered cat and micro chip is $9. The department feels the two year option
will save staff time in collecting fees and issuing licenses.
Also as part of the changes, the department is requesting the repeal of EMC section 5.5.025,
which states the following,
5.05.025 Cat licensing.
A non mandatory lifetime cat license is available, upon request of the owner, for purposes of
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identification. The fee for such license shall be $5.00. [Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: One Year License
Link: Two Year Licensing
Link: Cat Licensing Comparison
Link: Draft with revisions for one year licensing
Link: Draft with revisions for two year licensing
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 08:34 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/05/2008 09:09 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/05/2008 09:24 AM APRV
Form Started By: Gerry
Gannon
Started On: 11/04/2008 09:48
AM
Final Approval Date: 11/05/2008
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Proposed Ordinance Language One Year Licensing
5.05.020 Pet licensing.
A. License Required. It is unlawful for any person to own any dog or cat over the age
of three months within the city unless the owner has first procured a license required by
this chapter.
B. Dogs and cats excluded from License Requirements. The licensing provisions of
this section shall not apply to the following dogs:
1. Dogs and cats whose owners are nonresidents temporarily within the city;
2. Dogs and cats brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog
or cat show;
3. Service animals properly trained to assist blind or impaired persons, when
such dogs animals are actually being used by a blind or impaired person, for the
purpose of aiding them from place to place. Blind or impaired persons include but are
not necessarily limited to persons who are blind, deaf, have limited mobility, or have
psychological impairment; or
4. Dogs or cats whose owner maintains them for the sole purpose of commercial
breeding and/or training, hunting, or boarding, so long as the dogs are restricted within a
building or fenced enclosure intended and designed only for the purpose of kenneling
dogs or cats and are not permitted to run at large.
C. License Tags Issued and Fees. The police department, or such other person, firm
or entity authorized by the city council, shall issue a pet license upon the payment of a
fee as provided for by this subsection. Upon issuance of a license, a metal tag
corresponding to the number of the application shall be furnished to the applicant.
1. The applicant shall cause the same to be attached to the dog or cat. Tags
shall not be transferable from one dog or cat to another.
2. The following fees shall be paid for licenses required under this chapter:
a. For a spayed female dog or cat or a neutered male dog or cat with a
veterinarian certificate or a signed affidavit: an annual license fee of $6.00; with a
certificate that a microchip has been implanted a fee of $5.00; provided, that for persons
over age 65 the license fee will be $4.00; with a certificate that a microchip has been
implanted the fee shall be $3.00.b. For dogs and cats less than six months but over
three months of age, temporary juvenile tags issued: a license fee of $6.00.
c. Unspayed female dog or cat and unneutered male dog or cat over six
months of age: the annaul license fee of $20.00; with a certificate that a microchip has
been implanted annual fee of $18.00.
d. Replacement of metal tag: $2.00.
3. An owner of an animal previously licensed for which a “permanent” dog license
has been issued under the provisions of this section as the same existed prior to
December 16, 1986, shall not be required to relicense or renew said license for such
animal. Those owners issuanced a lifetime cat license prior to (date of ordinance) shall
not be required to relicense or renew said license for such animal.
D. Fee Due Dates – Penalty.
1. All dog license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of January in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before March 1st of
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each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $11.00.
2. All cat license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of July in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before September 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered cats: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered cats: $11.00.
3. Whenever any person shall come into charge, care or control of any dog or
cat, the original license application and fee therefor shall become due and payable within
30 days of said date, and the late fee provided above shall be imposed 60 days after the
date said license fee and application become due and payable.
E. Fee Waiver – Blind and Disabled. service animals, as defined in subsection (B)(3)
of this section, certified to assist the impaired, and service animals certified to assist the
disabled, may be issued a permanent license at no charge upon the request of a blind or
otherwise impaired owner.
F. Enforcement Procedure. All dogs and cats not licensed under this section, or who
do not exhibit the metal identification tag provided for in subsection C of this section, are
declared to be public nuisances and shall be impounded as provided in ECC 5.05.126.
[Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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Proposed Ordinance Language Two Year Licensing
5.05.020 Pet licensing.
A. License Required. It is unlawful for any person to own any dog or cat over the age
of three months within the city unless the owner has first procured a license required by
this chapter.
B. Dogs and cats excluded from License Requirements. The licensing provisions of
this section shall not apply to the following animals:
1. Dogs and cats whose owners are nonresidents temporarily within the city;
2. Dogs and cats brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog
or cat show;
3. Service animals properly trained to assist blind or impaired persons, when
such animals are actually being used by a blind or impaired person, for the purpose of
aiding them from place to place. Blind or impaired persons include but are not
necessarily limited to persons who are blind, deaf, have limited mobility, or have
psychological impairment; or
4. Dogs or cats whose owner maintains them for the sole purpose of commercial
breeding and/or training, hunting, or boarding, so long as the dogs are restricted within a
building or fenced enclosure intended and designed only for the purpose of kenneling
dogs or cats and are not permitted to run at large.
C. License Tags Issued and Fees. The police department, or such other person, firm
or entity authorized by the city council, shall issue a pet license upon the payment of a
fee as provided for by this subsection. Upon issuance of a license, a metal tag
corresponding to the number of the application shall be furnished to the applicant.
1. The applicant shall cause the same to be attached to the dog or cat. Tags
shall not be transferable from one dog or cat to another.
2. The following fees shall be paid for licenses required under this chapter:
a. For a spayed female dogs or cats or neutered a male dogs or cats with a
veterinarian certificate or a signed affidavit: a two year license fee of $12.00; and with a
certificate that a microchip has been implanted a fee of $9.00; provided, that for persons
over age 65 the license fee will be $8.00; and with a certificate that a microchip has
been implanted the fee shall be $6.00.
b. For dogs and cats less than six months but over three months of age,
temporary juvenile tags issued: an annual license fee of $6.00
c. Unspayed female dog or cat and unneutered male dog or catover six
months of age:a two year license fee of $40.00; with a certificate that a microchip has
been implanted the fee shall be $35.00.
d. Replacement of metal tag: $2.00.
3. An owner of an animal previously licensed for which a “permanent” dog license
has been issued under the provisions of this section as the same existed prior to
December 16, 1986, shall not be required to relicense or renew said license for such
animal. Those owners issuanced a lifetime cat license prior to (date of ordinance) shall
not be required to relicense or renew said license for such animal.
D. Fee Due Dates – Penalty.
1. All dog license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of January in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before March 1st of
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each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $11.00.
2. All cat license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of July in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before September 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered cats: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered cats: $11.00.
3. Whenever any person shall come into charge, care or control of any dog or
cat, the original license application and fee therefor shall become due and payable within
30 days of said date, and the late fee provided above shall be imposed 60 days after the
date said license fee and application become due and payable.
E. Fee Waiver – Blind and Disabled. service animals, as defined in subsection (B)(3)
of this section, certified to assist the impaired, and service animals certified to assist the
disabled, may be issued a permanent license at no charge upon the request of a blind or
otherwise impaired owner.
F. Enforcement Procedure. All dogs and cats not licensed under this section, or who
do not exhibit the metal identification tag provided for in subsection C of this section, are
declared to be public nuisances and shall be impounded as provided in ECC 5.05.126.
[Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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Proposed Ordinance Language Utilizing One Year Licensing
5.05.020 Dog Pet licensing.
A. License Required. It is unlawful for any person to own any dog or cat over the age
of three months within the city unless the owner has first procured a license required by
this chapter.
B. Dogs and cats Eexcluded from License Requirements. The licensing provisions of
this section shall not apply to the following dogs:
1. Dogs and cats whose owners are nonresidents temporarily within the city;
2. Dogs and cats brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog
or cat show;
3. Seeing-eye guide and sService dogs animals properly trained to assist blind or
impaired persons, when such dogs animals are actually being used by a blind or
impaired person, for the purpose of aiding them from place to place. Blind or impaired
persons include but are not necessarily limited to persons who are blind, deaf, have
limited mobility, or have psychological impairment; or
4. Dogs or cats whose owner maintains them for the sole purpose of commercial
breeding and/or training, hunting, or boarding, so long as the dogs are restricted within a
building or fenced enclosure intended and designed only for the purpose of kenneling
dogs or cats and are not permitted to run at large.
C. License Tags Issued and Fees. The police department, or such other person, firm
or entity authorized by the city council, shall issue a dog pet license upon the payment of
a fee as provided for by this subsection. Upon issuance of a license, a metal tag
corresponding to the number of the application shall be furnished to the applicant.
1. The applicant shall cause the same to be attached to the dog or cat. Tags
shall not be transferable from one dog or cat to another.
2. The following fees shall be paid for licenses required under this chapter:
a. For spayed females or neutered males with a veterinarian certificate or
signed affidavit: an annual license fee of $56.00; with a microchip $5.00; provided, that a
$34.00; with an microchip $3.00, fee shall be charged to persons over the age of 65;
b. For dogs and cats less than six months but over three months of age,
temporary juvenile tags issued: a license fee of $56.00. Persons over the age of 65 shall
receive a rebate of $2.00 at the time of relicensing, upon certification by a veterinarian
that the dog has been spayed or neutered;
c. Unspayed females and unneutered males over six months of age:
$1820.00; with a microchip $18.00.
d. Replacement of metal tag: $12.00.
3. An owner of an animal previously licensed for which a “permanent” dog license
has been issued under the provisions of this section as the same existed prior to
December 16, 1986, shall not be required to relicense or renew said license for such
animal. Those owners issuanced a lifetime cat license prior to (date of ordinance) shall
not be required to relicense or renew said license for such animal.
D. License Issuance – Nonresidents. Licenses shall be issued to nonresidents of the
city of Edmonds who reside in proximity to the city and who desire to purchase an
annual license for their dog for identification purposes. The annual fee shall be $10.00
per year per dog. Upon payment of said fee, a tag shall be issued which shall be
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consistent with the tags issued annually by the city of Edmonds for dogs required to be
licensed under this chapter. The dogs permitted to be licensed by this section shall not
be eligible for temporary licenses. Nothing in this chapter shall require the obtaining of
such license nor shall failure to obtain such a license as provided by this section subject
any dog owner to the penalties provided for in this section; provided further, that nothing
in this section shall be construed to relieve or otherwise excuse the owner of any dog
from complying with all applicable rules and regulations imposed by any county, city or
town having jurisdiction over the residence where the dog is harbored or maintained.
E. Fee Due Dates – Penalty.
1. All dog license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of January in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before March 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $1820.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $1011.00.
2. All cat license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of July in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before September 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $11.00.
23. Whenever any person shall come into charge, care or control of any dog or
cat, the original license application and fee therefor shall become due and payable within
30 days of said date, and the late fee provided above shall be imposed 60 days after the
date said license fee and application become due and payable.
F. Fee Waiver – Blind and Disabled. Guide and service dogs animals, as defined in
subsection (B)(3) of this section, certified to assist the impaired, and service dogs
animals certified to assist the disabled, may be issued a permanent license at no charge
upon the request of a blind or otherwise impaired owner.
G. Enforcement Procedure. All dogs and cats not licensed under this section, or who
do not exhibit the metal identification tag provided for in subsection C of this section, are
declared to be public nuisances and shall be impounded as provided in ECC 5.05.126.
[Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
5.05.025 Cat licensing.
A nonmandatory lifetime cat license is available, upon request of the owner, for
purposes of identification. The fee for such license shall be $5.00. [Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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Proposed Ordinance Language Utilizing Two Year Licensing
5.05.020 Dog Pet licensing.
A. License Required. It is unlawful for any person to own any dog or cat over the age
of three months within the city unless the owner has first procured a license required by
this chapter.
B. Dogs and cats Eexcluded from License Requirements. The licensing provisions of
this section shall not apply to the following dogs:
1. Dogs and cats whose owners are nonresidents temporarily within the city;
2. Dogs and cats brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog
or cat show;
3. Seeing-eye guide and sService dogs animals properly trained to assist blind or
impaired persons, when such dogs animals are actually being used by a blind or
impaired person, for the purpose of aiding them from place to place. Blind or impaired
persons include but are not necessarily limited to persons who are blind, deaf, have
limited mobility, or have psychological impairment; or
4. Dogs or cats whose owner maintains them for the sole purpose of commercial
breeding and/or training, hunting, or boarding, so long as the dogs are restricted within a
building or fenced enclosure intended and designed only for the purpose of kenneling
dogs or cats and are not permitted to run at large.
C. License Tags Issued and Fees. The police department, or such other person, firm
or entity authorized by the city council, shall issue a dog pet license upon the payment of
a fee as provided for by this subsection. Upon issuance of a license, a metal tag
corresponding to the number of the application shall be furnished to the applicant.
1. The applicant shall cause the same to be attached to the dog or cat. Tags
shall not be transferable from one dog or cat to another.
2. The following fees shall be paid for licenses required under this chapter:
a. For spayed females or neutered males with a veterinarian certificate or
signed affidavit: an annual two year license fee of $5612.00; with a microchip $59.00;
provided, that a $348.00; with an microchip $36.00, fee shall be charged to persons over
the age of 65;
b. For dogs and cats less than six months but over three months of age,
temporary juvenile tags issued: an annual license fee of $56.00. Persons over the age of
65 shall receive a rebate of $2.00 at the time of relicensing, upon certification by a
veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered;
c. Unspayed females and unneutered males over six months of age: two
year license fee of $182040.00; with a microchip $1835.00.
d. Replacement of metal tag: $12.00.
3. An owner of an animal previously licensed for which a “permanent” dog license
has been issued under the provisions of this section as the same existed prior to
December 16, 1986, shall not be required to relicense or renew said license for such
animal. Those owners issuanced a lifetime cat license prior to (date of ordinance) shall
not be required to relicense or renew said license for such animal.
D. License Issuance – Nonresidents. Licenses shall be issued to nonresidents of the
city of Edmonds who reside in proximity to the city and who desire to purchase an
annual license for their dog for identification purposes. The annual fee shall be $10.00
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per year per dog. Upon payment of said fee, a tag shall be issued which shall be
consistent with the tags issued annually by the city of Edmonds for dogs required to be
licensed under this chapter. The dogs permitted to be licensed by this section shall not
be eligible for temporary licenses. Nothing in this chapter shall require the obtaining of
such license nor shall failure to obtain such a license as provided by this section subject
any dog owner to the penalties provided for in this section; provided further, that nothing
in this section shall be construed to relieve or otherwise excuse the owner of any dog
from complying with all applicable rules and regulations imposed by any county, city or
town having jurisdiction over the residence where the dog is harbored or maintained.
E. Fee Due Dates – Penalty.
1. All dog license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of January in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before March 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $1820.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $1011.00.
2. All cat license fees shall be due and payable on or before the first business
day of July in each year. If the license fees are not paid on or before September 1st of
each year, the applicant shall pay the following late fees in addition to the regular fee set
forth in subsection C of this section:
a. Unspayed and unneutered dogs: $20.00;
b. Spayed and neutered dogs: $11.00.
23. Whenever any person shall come into charge, care or control of any dog or
cat, the original license application and fee therefor shall become due and payable within
30 days of said date, and the late fee provided above shall be imposed 60 days after the
date said license fee and application become due and payable.
F. Fee Waiver – Blind and Disabled. Guide and service dogs animals, as defined in
subsection (B)(3) of this section, certified to assist the impaired, and service dogs
animals certified to assist the disabled, may be issued a permanent license at no charge
upon the request of a blind or otherwise impaired owner.
G. Enforcement Procedure. All dogs and cats not licensed under this section, or who
do not exhibit the metal identification tag provided for in subsection C of this section, are
declared to be public nuisances and shall be impounded as provided in ECC 5.05.126.
[Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
5.05.025 Cat licensing.
A nonmandatory lifetime cat license is available, upon request of the owner, for
purposes of identification. The fee for such license shall be $5.00. [Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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AM-1901 3.B.
City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan
City Council Committee Meetings
Date:11/10/2008
Submitted By:Stephen Clifton, Community Services Time:15 Minutes
Department:Community Services Type:Action
Committee:Public Safety
Information
Subject Title
City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
The Mayor and City staff recommend the City Council Public Safety Committee place this item on
the next available City Council consent agenda for approval.
Previous Council Action
None
Narrative
Under the direction and guidance of the Emergency Services Coordination Agency (ESCA), City
of Edmonds Department Directors and staff prepared the attached City of Edmonds Disaster
Recovery Plan (Exhibit 2). The Recovery Plan includes an (Appendix A), which if approved by
the City Council, would authorize adoption of the Disaster Recovery Plan and the establishment
of a City Disaster Recovery Task Force. The attached Staff Report (Exhibit 1) provides a brief
overview of the Recovery Plan.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1 - November 6, 2008 Staff Report Regarding City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery
Plan
Link: Exhibit 2 - City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan
Link: Exhibit 3 - Appendix A
Link: Exhibit 4 - Appendix B
Link: Exhibit 5 - Appendix C
Link: Exhibit 6 - Appendix D
Link: Exhibit 7 - Appendix E
Link: Exhibit 8 - Appendix F
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 05:02 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 11/06/2008 05:04 PM APRV
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3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 11/06/2008 05:07 PM APRV
Form Started By: Stephen
Clifton
Started On: 11/05/2008 01:49
PM
Final Approval Date: 11/06/2008
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City of Edmonds
Community Services Department
Economic Development Department
Date: November 6, 2008
To: Mayor Haakenson and Edmonds City Council
From: Stephen Clifton, AICP
Community Services and Economic Development Director
Subject: City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan
Ordinance to Adopt City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan and
Establish A Disaster Recovery Task Force
________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Under the direction and guidance of the Emergency Services Coordination
Agency (ESCA), City of Edmonds Department Directors and staff prepared the
attached City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan (Exhibit 1). The Recovery
Plan includes an (Appendix A), which if approved by the City Council, would
authorize adoption of the Disaster Recovery Plan and the establishment of a City
Disaster Recovery Task Force. City Administration is asking the City Council to
approve the ordinance.
The following provides a brief overview of the Recovery Plan.
Purpose
The purpose of the plan is to:
• Provide for efficient coordination and policy guidance during the
disaster recovery process
• Anticipate what will be needed to restore the City of Edmonds to full
functioning as rapidly as possible
• Maximize effective recovery by facilitating and improving the flow of
information and coordination within and between operational levels of
the system
• Provide for effective mobilization, deployment, utilization, tracking and
demobilization of recovery resources
• Enhance and coordinate recovery intelligence gathering and
information sharing capabilities
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The recovery process includes the restoration of damaged or destroyed public
facilities and infrastructure and the coordination of available services and
assistance to citizens and businesses impacted by a disaster.
The Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan (“Recovery Plan”) provides an
organizational framework, policy guidance and methods for use during the
recovery process. The Recovery Plan also provides for the assignment of
responsibilities within the City’s organizational structure and includes
opportunities for participation by community members.
Scope
The term “Recovery” generally refers to the process of returning City government
services to normal, and the repair of infrastructure and restoration of economic
vitality to the community. The management of the recovery process is the
responsibility of the local jurisdiction affected by a disaster.
This Recovery Plan describes the activities which may be required to manage
the recovery process, and defines the responsibilities of elected officials and City
staff. It also provides guidelines for the assessment of long term shelter and
housing needs, community security, public information, public assistance,
damage assessment, debris management, restoration of public facilities and
services, and the coordination of public and private resources.
Recovery includes repair or reconstruction of communications infrastructure;
damaged public facilities and infrastructure; facilitation of the restoration of
residential and commercial structures; restoration of the community’s economic
base by supporting business resumption and employment opportunities; and the
identification and implementation of mitigation projects and programs to reduce
future disaster damage such as land use and building codes.
This Recovery Plan is based on information available at the time of its
development. Resources, assistance programs, statutes, codes and regulations
are subject to change and will impact the recovery process. Some deviation from
this plan may be necessary to comply with current government standards and to
meet the needs of the community.
Organization
The City of Edmonds has a Mayor/Council organization; within this structure, the
Mayor has the primary responsibility for overseeing and managing the recovery
process. The City Council will be responsible for maintaining continuity of
government; instituting emergency and/or special ordinances and resolutions;
appropriating funds as necessary; appropriating funds to meet emergency needs
and for mitigation activities; and meeting with visiting dignitaries. The City staff
will be responsible for their usual duties, as well as recovery projects and
programs as assigned by the Mayor.
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Coordination
Coordination of recovery activities is key to the successful recovery of the
community. According to the Recovery Plan, the Mayor may appoint a recovery
coordinator to manage the City’s recovery process. The Recovery Plan identifies
the Community Services/Economic Development Director as the Disaster
Recovery Coordinator and the person who serves as chairperson of the
Recovery Task Force. The Recovery Task Force is made up of all City
Department Directors. At the discretion of the Mayor and/or Disaster Recovery
Coordinator, additional individuals may be appointed to serve on the Recovery
Task Force to support specific recovery projects. The Recovery Task Force will
be dynamic in nature, with involved personnel changing as projects and needs
change. The duty of the Recovery Coordinator may also be assigned to varying
personnel as needed and appropriate. The Emergency Services Coordinating
Agency will maintain a support/advisory role within the Recovery Task Force.
Relationship to Other Plans
Some recovery activities begin before disaster response activities are concluded.
As such, the Recovery Plan is closely linked to the City’s Emergency Operations
Plan, requiring coordination of activities and resources as the response phase of
disaster operations begins to subside and recovery activities begin. As the
recovery progresses, issues of rebuilding, redevelopment and mitigation will
become important considerations. The City’s Comprehensive Plan, Pre-disaster
Mitigation Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement,
as well as existing plans for revitalization, will need to be reviewed and
considered as part of the recovery process. Opportunities for community
improvement should be considered while long term recovery activities are being
planned.
Plan Updates
The Recovery Plan should be reviewed at frequent intervals in conjunction with
related plans and regulations governing recovery activities. Changes in the
community including demographics, development trends, mitigation strategies
and State and Federal guidelines should be reviewed for consideration when
updating this Plan. Revisions and/or amendments may be made at any time to
correct deficiencies or to accommodate changes within the community or City
organization that would affect recovery activities.
Appendices
Contained within the Recovery Plan are the following appendices:
A: Draft Plan Adoption Ordinance
B: Agreement to Assume Risk of Entering Endangered Structures
C: Disaster Debris Operations Memorandum of Understanding
D: City Resource List
E: Inventory of Multiple Housing Units
F: Housing Assistance
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Please note that City staff are currently gathering information needed to complete
Appendices C, D and E. Regarding Appendices C, the City is waiting for
Snohomish County to complete their disaster debris operations procedures. For
Appendices D and E, City staff is working to collect this information and will
include it within these exhibits when completed. According to ESCA, the primary
goal is to adopt the Recovery Plan as soon as possible, even if all appendices
are not complete.
Within the Recovery Plan is a draft ordinance (Appendix A) authorizing the
adoption of the Disaster Recovery Plan and the establishment of a City Disaster
Recovery Task Force. The Mayor and City staff recommend the City Council
Public Safety Committee place this item, along with the Recovery Plan, on the
next available City Council consent agenda for formal approval of both
documents.
Note: According to ESCA, the City is the first in Snohomish County to adopt a
plan of this type.
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City of Edmonds
Disaster Recovery Plan
1. General Pg. 5
Purpose
Scope
Organization
Coordination
Relationship to Other Plans
Citizen Input
Plan Update
Sample Plan Adoption Ordinance
2. Recovery and Restoration Policy Pg. 7
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation
Public Sector Services
Economic Recovery
Land Use/Re-use and Mitigation Activities
Organization and Authority
Psychological Rehabilitation
Vital Records
Public/Private Partnerships
Traffic Mitigation
3. Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Pg. 13
4. Transition From Response to Recovery Pg. 14
5. Recovery Issues Pg. 14
6. Concept of Recovery Operations Pg. 15
7. Responsibilities Pg. 16
8. Establishing Post-Disaster Recovery Goals Pg. 19
Reestablish Essential Services
Identify Decision-making Processes
Identify Transition Activities
Modify Local Permitting Processes
9. Recovery Task Force Pg. 21
Organization
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Role
10. Damage Assessment Pg. 22
Direction and Control
Concept of Operations
Tracking Structures and Infrastructures
Damage Assessment Policies
Building and Land Use Permitting
Appeal Procedures
Absentee Property Notification
11. Public Information and Outreach Pg. 29
Concept of Operations
Public Meetings
Press Tours
Rumor Control
Disaster Assistance Center
Unmet Needs
12. Public Safety Pg. 33
Curfew
Re-entry
Arson Control
Traffic Control
13. Debris Management Pg. 34
Removal
Temporary Storage
Waste Reduction/Recycling
Permanent Disposal
14. Human Services Pg. 37
15. Public Health Pg. 37
Water Quality
Contamination
Hazardous Materials
Animal Control
Vector Control
Immunization
Testing
16. Communications Infrastructure Pg. 39
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Telephone
Email
17. Essential Service Restoration Pg. 39
Electricity
Water and Sewer
Gas
Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management
18. Transportation Pg. 41
Roads and Bridges
Lighting
Traffic Signals and Signs
19. Building Inspection Pg. 42
Code Revisions
Enforcement
Non-conforming Structures
Unsafe Structures
Contractor Licensing/monitoring
Construction Fraud
20. Review of Existing Plans Pg. 43
Land Use
Capital Improvement
Pre- disaster Mitigation
21. Resource Management Pg. 43
Resource Lists
Resource Distribution and Management
22. Short Term Housing Pg. 44
Usable Housing Stock
Additional Housing Sources
Rentals
Mobile Homes and Parks
Location of Temporary Housing Units
Low Income
23. Long Term Housing Pg. 46
Replacement of Existing Structures
New Development
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Low Income
24. Economic Restoration Pg. 46
Economic Recovery Priorities
Small Business Preparedness
25. Legal Pg. 48
Legal Counsel
Ordinance Development and Review
26. Financial Pg. 48
Fiscal Management
Tax Base
Project Costs
Insurance Claims
Project Budgeting
Donations
27. Documentation and Records Pg. 49
Financial
Project
Vital Records Protection
28. Staff Management Pg. 50
Safety and Risk Management
Additional Staffing Needs
Temporary Assignments
Time Off
Counseling and Stress Management
Recognition
Volunteers
Appendices:
A: Plan Adoption Ordinance
B: Agreement to Assume Risk of Entering Endangered Structures
C: Disaster Debris Operations Memorandum of Understanding
D: City Resource List
E: Inventory of Multiple Housing Units
F: Housing Assistance
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1. GENERAL
A. Purpose
The purpose of the City of Edmonds Recovery Plan is:
• To provide for efficient coordination and policy guidance during the
disaster recovery process
• To anticipate what will be needed to restore the City of Edmonds to
full functioning as rapidly as possible
• To maximize effective recovery by facilitating and improving the
flow of information and coordination within and between operational
levels of the system
• To provide for effective mobilization, deployment, utilization,
tracking and demobilization of recovery resources
• To enhance and coordinate recovery intelligence gathering and
information sharing capabilities
The recovery process includes the restoration of damaged or destroyed
public facilities and infrastructure and the coordination of available
services and assistance to citizens and businesses impacted by the
disaster.
This Plan provides an organizational framework, policy guidance and
methods for use during the recovery process. This Plan provides for the
assignment of responsibilities within the City’s organizational structure and
includes opportunities for participation by community members.
B. Scope
The term “Recovery” generally refers to the process of returning City
government services to normal, and the repair of infrastructure and
restoration of economic vitality to the community. The management of the
recovery process is the responsibility of the local jurisdiction affected by a
disaster.
This Plan describes the activities which may be required to manage the
recovery process. It defines the responsibilities of elected officials and City
staff. It provides guidelines for the assessment of long term shelter and
housing needs, community security, public information, public assistance,
damage assessment, debris management, restoration of public facilities
and services, and the coordination of public and private resources.
Recovery includes repair or reconstruction of communications
infrastructure; damaged public facilities and infrastructure; facilitation of
the restoration of residential and commercial structures; restoration of the
community’s economic base by supporting business resumption and
employment opportunities; and the identification and implementation of
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mitigation projects and programs to reduce future disaster damage such
as land use and building codes.
This Plan is based on information available at the time of its development.
Resources, assistance programs, statutes, codes and regulations are
subject to change and will impact the recovery process. Some deviation
from this plan may be necessary to comply with current government
standards and to meet the needs of the community.
C. Organization
The City of Edmonds has a Mayor/Council organization; within this
structure, the Mayor has the primary responsibility for overseeing and
managing the Recovery process. The City Council will be responsible for
policy actions including the institution of emergency and/or special
ordinances and resolutions; appropriating funds as necessary; and
meeting with visiting dignitaries. The City staff will be responsible for their
usual duties, as well as Recovery projects and programs as assigned by
the Mayor.
D. Coordination
Coordination of recovery activities is the key to the successful recovery of
the community. The Mayor may appoint a Recovery Coordinator to
manage the City’s recovery process and a Recovery Task Force made up
of City staff and representatives from key organizations and community
groups who have a vested interest in the community’s recovery to assist in
the recovery process and advise on matters related to recovery. The
Recovery Task Force will be dynamic in nature, with involved personnel
changing as projects and needs change. The duty of Recovery
Coordinator may also be assigned to varying personnel as needed and
appropriate. The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) will
maintain a support/advisory role within the Recovery Task Force.
E. Relationship to Other Plans
Some recovery activities begin before disaster response activities are
concluded. As such, the Recovery Plan is closely linked to the City’s
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, requiring coordination of
activities and resources as the response phase of disaster operations
begins to subside and recovery activities begin. This Plan is also
compatible with both the Snohomish County Disaster Debris Management
Plan and the Seattle Urban Area Security Initiative Region Disaster Debris
Management Plan. As the recovery progresses, issues of rebuilding,
redevelopment and mitigation will become important considerations. The
City’s Comprehensive Plan, the North King and South Snohomish
Counties Regional Mitigation Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Public
Works Mutual Aid Agreement, as well as existing plans for revitalization,
will need to be reviewed and considered as part of the recovery process.
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Opportunities for community improvement should be considered while
long term recovery activities are being planned.
F. Citizen Input
Opportunities for Citizen Review and Input regarding the City of Edmonds
Recovery Plan will be provided in accordance with established City policy
and procedures.
G. Plan Updates
This Plan should be reviewed at frequent intervals in conjunction with
related plans and regulations governing recovery activities. Changes in
the community including demographics, development trends, mitigation
strategies and State and Federal guidelines should be reviewed for
consideration when updating this Plan. Revisions and/or amendments
may be made at any time to correct deficiencies or to accommodate
changes within the community or City organization that would affect
recovery activities.
H. Recovery Plan Adoption Ordinance
See Appendix A: Plan Adoption Ordinance
2. RECOVERY AND RESTORATION POLICY
This Section provides a summary of Plan policies related to recovery and
reconstruction. They are grouped by eight general functions:
• Residential, Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation
• Public Sector Services
• Economic Recovery
• Land Use/Re-Use
• Organization and Authority
• Psychological Rehabilitation
• Vital Records
• Public/Private Partnerships
• Traffic Mitigation
A. Residential, Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• That temporary housing will be coordinated with supporting agencies to
provide safe, secure and sanitary housing for displaced residents. Such
housing will be closed as soon as long term housing becomes available.
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• To maximize available housing stock by protecting renters from excessive
and opportunistic rent increases.
• To coordinate the sheltering requirements for specialized personnel
requiring housing as a result of mutual aid from other jurisdictions.
• That demolition, when necessary, be done as expeditiously as possible.
• That, when necessary, mutual aid resources will be used to assist in the
building damage assessment effort.
• That the Building Department, and other agencies as appropriate,
provides systematic damage assessment inspections of structures on a
priority basis.
• To inspect, gather information on and provide systematic evaluation of
natural and toxic hazards on a priority basis, in coordination with the
damage assessment process.
• To work cooperatively with other agencies and jurisdictions to assist with
interim housing.
• To encourage immediate repair for interim re-occupancy of damaged
properties.
• To provide for security to sheltering, temporary distribution centers and
other emergency response facilities.
• To expedite post-event hazard mitigation activities mandated under the
Stafford Act (Public Law 93-288, as amended) and related Federal and
State regulations and guidelines.
• To facilitate short-term recovery by securing contracts, pre-event, for
assistance to expedite permit review for reconstruction projects.
• That to the maximum extent feasible, recovery and restoration alternatives
be chosen which best preserve and protect the environment and improve
the environmental health and safety of the City.
B. Public Sector Services
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• That a plan for the orderly restoration of services after a major disaster be
developed.
• That during the Recovery and Restoration phase of a major disaster, City
employees shall be fully used whenever possible.
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• Private contractors, as well as, temporary and contract employees will be
used as needed to aid in restoration of normal services.
• To develop an inventory of available public and private buildings that can
be used to house City services in the event of a major disaster.
• That there is a plan for procuring equipment and services needed in the
Recovery and Restoration process.
• That a coordinated public information system be developed to include
public service announcements, hotlines, automated call directors, and
other communication media to keep City employees and the general
public informed of ongoing Recovery and Restoration activities.
• Provide protection to residents endangered by animal related conditions
and as resources are available, the City will attempt to confine, care for
and provide emergency care for lost and/or abandoned animals.
C. Economic Recovery
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• To ensure essential services to maintain public health and safety for a
period deemed necessary.
• To facilitate the re-establishment of essential commercial services and
necessary utilities in locations near temporary shelters.
• To join other government agencies and the private sector to return the
public infrastructure and the City’s services to pre-event levels, or better.
• To assist citizens and private sector businesses in re-establishing normal
activities and operations as quickly as possible.
D. Land Use/Re-use and Mitigation Activities
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• To accelerate pre-event hazard mitigation activity through developing and
refining information, policies and regulations interrelating geologic
hazards, structures and land use planning.
• To develop appropriate mitigation standards for new and existing
construction commensurate with the degree of hazard and require building
owners and/or developers to comply with standards.
• To strengthen and enhance public education concerning natural hazards
and land use/re-use issues in anticipation of a community-wide disaster.
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• To develop and maintain appropriate mitigation standards for new and
existing City facilities and public improvements commensurate with the
degree of hazards.
• To identify and use existing laws and local implementation procedures for
disaster Recovery and Restoration purposes, needs and processes.
• That following a community-wide disaster, any plan revisions or adoption
shall take into consideration the correction of deficiencies in infrastructure
and improvements, both public and private. (Improvements could include
non-conforming streets, alleys or sidewalks, overhead public utilities,
inefficient street patterns, utilities, etc.)
• To reflect a proactive rather than reactive approach to restoration issues
and opportunities through the implementation of the Recovery and
Restoration Plan, and if necessary, the creation and implementation of a
post-event strategic plan to guide restoration efforts.
• To prepare a post-event redevelopment strategy which protects financial
obligations related to existing redevelopment areas, seeks new financing
for reconstruction and redevelopment, streamlines redevelopment
expansion procedures and coordinates these with other City, County,
State and Federal entities.
E. Organization and Authority
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• That to the extent possible, the City shall accomplish disaster Recovery
and Restoration through the existing City organization structure which may
be modified to address Recovery and Restoration concerns.
• That Recovery and Restoration activities will be guided by the operational
concepts detailed in Emergency Support Function 14 – Long-Term
Community Recovery of the City’s Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
• That a Recovery Task Force be created as a multi-discipline advisory
committee for the duration of the Recovery and Restoration process.
• That following a major disaster, every effort be made to restore normal
operating and decision-making processes as quickly as possible, and that,
to the extent possible, Recovery and Restoration objectives be
accomplished through standard operating procedures.
• That City Recovery and Restoration policy priorities be established prior to
and maintained during the Recovery process. This may include special
permit requirements for vulnerable areas (critical areas, environmentally
sensitive areas, wetlands, etc), historic structure policies, requirements for
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post-disaster repair building permits, zoning for critical or hazardous
areas, zoning for non-conforming lots and buildings, private property
acquisition or condemnation ordinances, local tax incentives, etc.
• To identify and integrate the actions of this Plan with those of the Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan and
procedures through a four-year implementation program, overseen by the
Mayor and/or appropriate City Staff and coordinated through the annual
budget process.
F. Psychological Rehabilitation
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• To acknowledge the psychological aspects of the aftermath of a major
disaster affecting City employees.
• To provide support to City employees called upon to perform in unfamiliar
roles and environments, under conditions of fatigue and extreme stress,
and often out of touch with family members for extended periods of time.
• To recognize that one of the most serious impacts of any disaster is the
psychological trauma which disaster creates for the public service and
volunteer personnel who must respond to it. The City’s plans to prepare
for, respond to and recover from disasters shall include provisions to deal
with disaster-related stress.
• That stress management should not be limited to intervention by mental
health professionals after a disaster. Disaster-related stress can be
alleviated to a significant degree by the pre-incident preparations which
are made to cope with a disaster’s occurrence. Because City employees
represent a critical resource in disaster Response and Recovery, priority
should be given to programs which help mitigate their post-disaster stress.
• To maximize community and public resources available to deal with stress
management in a major disaster by ensuring City employees are aware of
pre-event training and counseling programs such as Employee Assistance
Programs.
• That while priority must be given to efforts to prevent and deal with post-
traumatic stress on the part of City employees and disaster volunteers, the
City’s long-term Recovery efforts will be significantly affected by the
effects which post-traumatic stress has on the residents and the
community as a whole.
• The City will rely on appropriate agencies to address the issue of post-
traumatic stress affecting the citizens of Edmonds.
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G. Vital Records
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• To formulate and maintain a Vital Records Protection and Retention Plan
in order to provide protection of City documents and information required
to continue essential operations in the event of a disaster and to resume
normal operations after a disaster.
• To utilize the State Archivist Office for off-site records retention.
• To safeguard copies of vital records in order to maintain daily operations
of City government.
H. Public/Private Partnerships
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• To maintain ongoing liaison and contact with appropriate public and
private agencies to improve cooperation among agencies and to ensure
familiarity with the emergency response and recovery plans of various
agencies; and develop, implement and maintain, when necessary, mutual
aid agreements for disaster services.
• To work with the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency to facilitate
recovery activities with public and private entities.
• To coordinate sheltering requirements with the Red Cross, City Parks
Department, Edmonds School District and other appropriate entities.
• To work with appropriate local, State and Federal entities to expedite the
provision of financial and other assistance to residents whose homes have
been damaged, and to business enterprises which have been damaged.
• To work with the private sector to expedite the restoration of public
infrastructure residence, business and industry in the post-disaster
environment.
• To encourage and assist private sector entities in the development of
Response and Recovery Plans and programs.
• To plan for the availability of priority equipment and services needed in the
Recovery and Restoration process; and to coordinate the sheltering
requirements of specialized volunteer personnel acquired as a result of
mutual aid from other jurisdictions.
• To work with appropriate local, State and Federal entities to facilitate the
restoration of roadways and utilities immediately following a disaster.
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• To work with appropriate local, State, Federal and private entities to
ensure resources to provide essential services to maintain public health
and safety for a period deemed necessary.
• To promote legislation addressing Recovery and Restoration from a major
disaster, and to work with other jurisdictions, where feasible, in promoting
such legislation.
• To coordinate, where appropriate, with other City, County, State and
Federal governments and the media to assure accurate and timely public
information is disseminated.
I. Traffic Mitigation
IT IS THE CITY’S POLICY:
• That during the Recovery and Restoration phase of a major disaster, an
emergency transportation network be implemented that would maintain
public health and safety and aid in the economic recovery of the City.
• To facilitate implementation of emergency travel routes and checkpoints
as needed for transit agencies and providers within the City during the
Recovery and Restoration phase of a major disaster.
• To disseminate accurate and current traffic and transportation information
during the Recovery and Restoration phase of a major disaster.
3. PRE-DISASTER PLANNING AND MITIGATION
The most effective strategy for a successful recovery is to anticipate the
resources needed in advance of the disaster and to plan for the most effective
use of such resources. The City should review identified potential hazards and
perform risk analysis in order to develop capabilities and determine the resources
needed to facilitate recovery.
Mitigation and prevention is the centerpiece of recovery because all long-term
development and recovery depends on the ability of the City to ensure that the
risk for future damage is minimized and controlled. Mitigation is the foundation of
sustainable community development. The City will participate in pre-disaster
mitigation planning. The identification of mitigation opportunities and projects
may provide for rebuilding opportunities during the recovery process that result in
a more sustainable, disaster resistant community infrastructure. These
opportunities and projects will be identified through the application of
“sustainability strategies,” including, but not limited to:
• Reducing risks from future disasters
• Eliminating non-conforming uses
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• Modifying land use
• Correcting plan or zoning inconsistencies
• Realigning, extending or improving roads
• Improving housing conditions or affordability
• Enhancing the local economy
• Upgrading inadequate commercial or public facilities
• Improving urban design
• Providing open space
• Preserving historic buildings or other cultural resources
The first step in pre-disaster planning is to identify what is likely to be damaged in
probable disaster events. Once identified, a proposed mitigation project is
reviewed for compliance with existing City plans, policies and regulations, and
any pertinent State or Federal laws. Mitigation project proposals should include
discussion and consideration of the possible need for special legislation, levies,
appropriations, emergency contingency funds, and intra-agency approvals.
Detailed information of City of Edmonds mitigation activities can be found in the
North King and South Snohomish Counties Regional Mitigation Plan, a
separately published document.
Prior to a disaster, the Recovery Coordinator shall be responsible for developing
recovery plans in coordination with appropriate staff and supporting agencies;
training city department staff on recovery responsibilities; and assisting
department staff in the development of recovery procedures.
4. TRANSITION FROM RESPONSE TO RECOVERY
The transition from the Response Phase to the Recovery Phase following a
disaster will begin after life safety issues have been addressed, and the
evaluation of Damage Assessment information has begun. The initial focus of
“recovery planning” is on impact assessment.
Short-term Recovery operations begin during the Response Phase of the
emergency and can last up to six (6) months.
Long-term Recovery operations focus on the restoration of the City to pre-
disaster (or better) condition. Some long-term recovery activities are extensions
of short-term activities; others begin after short-term projects are completed. The
Long-Term Recovery Phase may last up to ten (10) years.
5. RECOVERY ISSUES
The following is a list of common recovery issues. Primary issues will be
addressed as part of the recovery planning process. Non-specific issues will be
referred to the Disaster Recovery Coordinator and/or the Recovery Task Force
for review on a case by case basis during the recovery process.
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• Activate Recovery Task Force
• Establish recovery goals and objectives
• Identify recovery priorities
• Identify and define long and short term recovery activities
• Establish an Unmet Needs Committee
• Identify the roles of community leadership
• Review hazard mitigation plans for recovery projects
• Develop damage assessment procedures
• Develop procedures for public information and outreach
• Address public safety issues
• Develop debris management guidelines
• Assess public health needs
• Identify priorities for restoration of essential services
• Identify transportation issues
• Develop building inspection procedures
• Review land use and capital improvement plans to assist with
redevelopment
• Identify resources and establish distribution management plans
• Assess short and long term housing needs
• Develop documentation procedures
• Identify legal issues
• Review financial issues and impacts
• Address staff needs
• Develop communications strategy
• Address economic recovery issues
6. CONCEPT OF RECOVERY OPERATIONS
Successful community recovery from disaster will only occur if everyone in the
community understands the process and how they fit in. Individuals, agencies,
organizations and businesses must understand their responsibilities and must
coordinate their work efforts with the City’s recovery leadership.
• The City of Edmonds recovery organization follows the concepts of the
National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Recovery activities will be carried out using this Plan as a guide. The City
will follow State and Federal regulations governing disaster assistance
programs.
• Many recovery activities are operational in nature and begin while
response operations are still underway. Coordination of these activities
with first responder agencies will be required until all emergency response
activities have concluded.
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• Recovery operations will continue long after the emergency response has
concluded. In events such as floods and earthquakes the recovery
process may take many years. This portion of the long term recovery
process will be managed by the Mayor and the designated Disaster
Recovery Coordinator, the Community Services Director.
• Recovery from a disaster or emergency will likely involve assistance and
support from the State and Federal governments. Support includes
recovery operations, restoration of public property and critical services,
and assistance to citizens and businesses.
• The primary focus during recovery is to return the situation to pre-disaster
condition as quickly as possible. However, opportunities to make long
term improvements to the community, as well as mitigation opportunities,
must be considered.
• Some recovery issues may involve other jurisdictions and agencies. In
such circumstances, coordination with appropriate jurisdictions and
agencies will be arranged through the Disaster Recovery Coordinator.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
Elected Officials
• Adopt Recovery Plan prior to disaster
• Maintain continuity of government
• Institute emergency or special ordinances and resolutions recommended
by staff
• Meet with visiting dignitaries
• Appropriate funds to meet emergency needs
• Appropriate funds for mitigation activities
Mayor
• Provide visible leadership to the community
• Proclaim emergency orders
• Appoint Public Information Officer(s)
• Oversee recovery operations and programs
• Appoint Disaster Recovery Coordinator
• Assign members of Recovery Task Force
• Observe and respond to symptoms of stress within the community and
City staff
City Attorney
• Review contracts for recovery projects
• Advise on city policies related to the legal aspects of recovery
• Review ordinances
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Recovery Task Force
• Oversee the recovery and reconstruction process
• Identify mitigation opportunities, identify resources and ensure maximum
control over the recovery process
• Assist in the preparation of a post disaster redevelopment plans
• Recommend ordinances and policies necessary to efficiently manage the
recovery process
• Develop policies that promote mitigation from future damage
• Recommend economic recovery initiatives
• Develop policies for redevelopment in areas sustaining repeated disaster
damage
• Develop procedures to implement re-construction policies
• Develop policies for relocating and acquiring damaged structures or
properties
Disaster Recovery Coordinator
• Serve as chairperson of the Recovery Task Force
• Manage disaster recovery programs
• Make recommendations to the Mayor and elected officials on recovery
matters reviewed by the Recovery Task force
Public Works
• Manage debris removal process
• Establish post disaster recycling programs
• Coordinate restoration of services with contract utility providers
• Reestablish temporary traffic control measures to damaged or destroyed
intersection lighting or signage
• Manage mitigation and repair projects as appropriate
• Perform damage assessment of City infrastructure
• Perform minor repairs to City owned utilities and buildings
• Coordinate public works mutual aid activities
• Coordinate with Federal and State agencies, e.g. Depts. Of Ecology and
Health, regarding utility related environmental and health issues
• Assess damage and facilitate necessary repairs at Wastewater Treatment
Plant
• Assess damage to and facilitate necessary repairs to City’s water and
sewer systems
Engineering
• Manage contracts for major restoration and reconstruction of street and
traffic control systems, and City owned utilities
• Reestablish temporary traffic control measures to damaged or destroyed
intersection lighting or signage
• Assist Public Works in damage assessment activities on City infrastructure
• Provide infrastructure records to public safety and health personnel, public
works staff, recovery planners, design professionals and demolition and
construction contractors
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• Coordinate with adjacent cities and WSDOT to maintain principal roadway
networks
• Prepare alternative traffic routing and traffic control plans
• Coordinate with transit agencies to maintain public transportation
Building/Planning
• Coordinate and perform damage assessment activities
• Prepare ordinances to modify existing codes as necessary
• Prepare ordinances to enact temporary codes to support recovery efforts
• Manage the permit process
• Review existing zoning regulations to determine recovery issues
• Help produce maps for recovery planning purposes
• Provide GIS mapping for ongoing tracking of damage assessments,
mitigation, environmental issues, permits and status of other recovery
issues
• Review zoning and land use issues for non-conformity and appropriate
reconstruction
Economic Development
• Coordinate Economic Recovery planning
• Assist Public Information Officer(s) with communications to local business
community
• Identify barriers and existing ordinances which inhibit recovery
Parks & Recreation
• Coordinate temporary housing efforts
• Assist public works with debris removal and recycling efforts
• Coordinate assistance efforts for special populations
Administrative Services/Finance
• Establish policies and procedures for emergency purchasing and
contracting
• Coordinate the restoration of computer and phone systems
• Review contracts for recovery purchasing and projects
• Compile disaster response and recovery related costs and maintain
financial records
• Manage donated funds in support of community recovery efforts
• Identify sources of funds to support recovery programs and projects
• Manage insurance claim filing
• Research public and private grant availability
Human Resources/Personnel
• Initiate and manage employee notification and support programs
• Identify staffing needs and sources for filling shortfalls
• Register temporary volunteer workers
• Coordinate EAP and stress management programs
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Police
• Provide security for restricted access and evacuated areas
• Assist in the distribution of emergency public information
• Implement alternative patrol response plan (SNOCOM Priority E, 1P, 1 &
2 only)
• Implement TRU (Telephone Reporting Unit) at SNOCOM back-up stations
for Level 3 calls and general public inquiries
• Re-assign non-commissioned and volunteer staff for non-critical incident
response
• Coordinate public information campaign regarding fraud/looting
awareness, child safety and other post-disaster community crime issues
• Liaison with other local and regional LE agencies to coordinate
enforcement and investigation of disaster-related criminal incidents
• Field proactive rapid response team to identify and resolve disaster-
related public safety problems i.e. traffic issues, theft of food/materials,
etc.
• Use existing volunteers and non-commissioned staff to identify and assist
as appropriate special needs/high vulnerability citizens i.e. elderly,
handicapped, blind/deaf, etc.
Fire
• Assist in the distribution of emergency public information
• Provide assistance with code modifications when necessary
• Protect public from fire and unreasonable fire risks
• Provide assistance in maintenance of reconstruction safety
City Clerk
• Provide for the protection of vital records
• Manage the recovery and restoration process for damaged records
• Maintain records of Recovery Task Force in coordination with Records
Management
8. ESTABLISHING POST-DISASTER RECOVERY GOALS
Establishing recovery goals will help to ensure that every effort is made to restore
normal City operating and decision making processes as quickly as possible.
A. A primary goal in the early phases of the recovery process is to re-
establish essential services to the community. This includes utilities,
transportation and primary community services. It is imperative that
actions are taken swiftly with resolve in order to retain community
confidence and minimize economic disruption.
B. Identify the processes by which recovery decisions are made and
integrated into the political process. If not already done, a Disaster
Recovery Coordinator should be appointed and a Recovery Task Force
should be established. Membership on the Task Force or its sub-
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committees should allow for integration of the public into the recovery
decision process. Consider civic and economic interests, historic
preservation, neighborhoods and special needs populations as well as city
departments and supporting agencies.
C. Begin to consider the process of transitioning activities from response to
recovery, including:
• Developing a City services “impact analysis” to determine likely
disaster impacts on essential City functions and operations
• Determining types of vendor contracts and/or mutual aid
agreements necessary for continuation of post-disaster City
government essential services
• Formulating a policy regarding pay and leave time, ensuring these
provisions are compliant with union contracts, as appropriate
• Reassigning of staff to assist with short term recovery activities
• Increasing administrative capacity and preparing staff to manage a
large volume of information
• Setting short and long term recovery priorities
• Establishing public information priorities to keep the public informed
of short and long term recovery efforts
• Resuming essential routine activities while enhancing the capability
to manage and carryout recovery efforts
D. Determine the need for modification, streamlining, or expediting local
government processes, permits and procedures to expedite the recovery
process.
E. Routine services may be reduced or suspended during the recovery
process.
F. Should the disaster impacts force the relocation of City services to
temporary sites, ensure that those departments have activated their
SOPs, and have all schedules, records and equipment necessary to
function at an alternate site.
G. Determine methods and guidelines for retrieving needed resources from
damaged City buildings and facilities.
H. Anticipate the need to set new priorities, reassign staff and hire/contract
additional temporary staff.
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9. RECOVERY TASK FORCE
A. Organization
The Recovery Task Force shall assist the Mayor in the successful
recovery efforts of the City. The Recovery Task Force shall include:
Community Services/ Economic Development Director, Development
Services Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Works Director, City
Engineer, Administrative Services Director, Parks and Recreation Director
and Human Resources Director.
The Community Services/Economic Development Director is the Disaster
Recovery Coordinator and will serve as chairperson of the Recovery Task
Force. The Disaster Recovery Coordinator maintains overall responsibility
for coordination of the recovery process and is responsible for
coordinating the establishment the policies and procedures for effectively
managing the recovery. The Mayor may designate an alternate Disaster
Recovery Coordinator as appropriate based on the type of disaster.
At the discretion of the Mayor and/or Disaster Recovery Coordinator,
additional individuals may be appointed to serve on the Recovery Task
Force to support specific recovery projects. These appointments may
include, but not be limited to:
• Local Communications Companies
• Transportation Representative
• Citizen Group Representative(s) (i.e., private citizen, small
business owner, large business owner, landlord representative,
etc.)
• City Attorney
• Chamber of Commerce
• Civic Groups
• Edmonds Community College
• ESCA
• School District
• Garbage Companies
• Water & Sewer Districts
• Utility Providers
• Public Transit Providers
• Port of Edmonds
• Hospital District
• State and Federal Agencies as Appropriate
The Recovery Task Force shall be established by local ordinance, with the
goals and scope of authority clearly stated. This Ordinance must be
enacted prior to a disaster.
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B. Role of the Recovery Task Force
The Recovery Task Force provides coordination and oversight of the
recovery and reconstruction process. The Task Force will serve as an
advisory committee to local officials responsible for recovery activities.
The Task Force will also help to identify mitigation opportunities, identify
resources and ensure maximum control over the recovery process. The
group’s responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
• Preparing a redevelopment plan
• Developing procedures for re-construction policies
• Developing policies for redevelopment in areas sustaining repeated
disaster damage
• Developing policies that promote mitigation from future damage
• Developing priorities for acquiring damaged properties
• Establishing fees for permitting
• Develop policies for temporary housing
The Recovery Task Force will develop a specific, more refined recovery
incident action plan. This event specific plan will define a phased recovery
program with a priority of work plan, i.e. priorities and actions to be taken
to:
• Eliminate life-threatening conditions
• Restore utility and transportation services
• Provide and restore suitable housing conditions
• Resume normal economic activity
• Expedite the securing of financial assistance from both the public
and private sectors
• Restore other important City services to normal levels
• Restore the City’s physical facilities, both public and private, such
as street lighting, street cleaning, traffic control, schools, etc.
• Return of all essential services (i.e. water, sewage, utilities, refuse
pickup, etc.)
• Return personnel to normal work schedules and assignments
10. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Damage assessment and impact analysis are essential to determining the extent
of a disaster’s impact on the City of Edmonds. They are necessary for the
determination of recovery priorities, identification of needed recovery resources,
justification of State and Federal assistance, identification of unsafe structures
and the provision of detailed information regarding the situation, location, extent
and nature of damage. These impacts will be listed and prioritized.
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Damage assessment will occur as soon as possible after an event in order to
assess the level of human suffering and determine the type and amount of
external support required.
A. Direction and Control
Overall coordination of damage assessment activities rests with the
Recovery Coordinator. The damage assessment process will include staff
from all City departments capable of contributing to this effort.
B. Concept of Operations
The City will follow Damage Assessment procedures as described in the
City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency Support
Function 23 and City Damage Assessment Procedures, separately
published documents.
C. Tracking Structures and Infrastructures
As building classifications are received, City Planners are responsible for
mapping and charting, organizing and filing the evaluations in anticipation
of future contact with citizens obtaining demolition permits, repair permits
or re-construction permits. The assessment information is provided to the
plan reviewers to assist them in the permit review process. It is
anticipated that a large percentage of homes will be repaired as opposed
to being demolished. The tracking of structures and infrastructures will be
closely related to the economic recovery goals identified by the City.
As detailed information regarding infrastructure damage is collected, City
Planners will compile the information and provide repair and/or
reconstruction cost estimates.
D. Preliminary Damage Assessment Reporting
Local emergency management personnel and the Recovery Task Force
will operate from the City EOC until the Recovery Coordinator determines
otherwise.
A Preliminary Damage Assessment shall be carried out any time there is a
potential for a Presidential Declaration of a disaster or it is requested by
State or County officials. This information shall be provided to the
Emergency Services Coordinating Agency in order to support the
Governor’s disaster declaration to the President.
The City shall provide support to local, State and Federal officials in the
completion of Damage Survey Reports in order to expedite the availability
of Public and Individual Assistance Programs which provide support in the
overall recovery of the community.
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E. Building and Land Use Permitting
Following a disaster, the City has the opportunity to re-develop areas for
compliance with Comprehensive or Master plans and to require non-
conforming buildings to upgrade for compliance to bulk land use codes as
well as building and fire codes.
The Building Official and Planning Manager shall determine which policies
and procedures shall be instituted with regard to permitting, inspection,
enforcement, etc. based on the scope of the disaster.
POLICIES
• Emergency permitting policies shall be implemented by the Building
Official to expedite the demolition and removal of structures.
Demolition bond requirements may be waived. Citizens who have
non-conforming structures due to land use or setback
encroachments shall be instructed to obtain additional assistance
from Planning staff prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.
There shall be no grandfathering of structures without City review
and approval prior to demolition work.
• The Building Official and Planning Manager shall implement
Emergency Policies for emergency permitting, plan review, permit
issuance, building inspections, etc. Refer to the SOPs for the
Building and Planning Divisions for more specific guidelines and
policy and procedural questions and answers. Fast track permitting
could include: a short version of the building permit application,
faster, less detailed plan review, subject to field type permits, etc.
• The Planning Manager shall determine all Land Use grandfathering
issues which includes but is not limited to non-conforming buildings,
lots and uses, etc. consistent with adopted City regulations.
• Floodplain determinations shall be made by the Building Official
with regard to substantial improvement and substantially damaged
homes. No deviation from FEMA minimum standards shall be
granted.
• Moratorium Areas may be created by the Building Official or
Planning Manager due to geological issues, flood plain issues,
shoreline issues, critical areas issues, or other environmental
issues, etc.
• The Building Official shall determine what type of work may be
issued as ‘subject to field permits’ for example, non-occupancy type
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structures such as carports, garages, sheds, signs, rockeries,
grading, fences, etc.
• The Building Official shall prioritize the types of inspections and the
process based on the type of disaster. For example, if water and
sanitary services are not provided and that is the only issue
withholding occupancy this type of inspection shall become a
priority.
• Command and emergency operations facilities and health care
facilities shall have first priority inspection over single family
residential structures. Next, food stores, construction goods stores,
public buildings and operating facilities, educational institutions,
financial institutions, banks, credit companies, etc have top priority.
Single family un-inhabited structures such as garages, sheds,
fences, etc. shall have the lowest priority for inspection.
• The Recovery Task Force will decide how permit fees will be
collected based on one of the following options: permit fees
collected pursuant to pre-disaster policy, or permit fees billed with
the sewer/water bill at a monthly rate of $50.00 until full payment is
made. The City shall require insurance quotes for reconstruction to
include permit and inspection fees, so citizens are assured to
recoup the permit fee costs.
• Existing septic systems that are damaged due to the disaster shall
be required to be properly abandoned and the sewer shall be
connected to the nearest City public sewer main within 60 days of
the disaster unless the building to be served by the sewer is
abandoned or is scheduled to be demolished. The assessment fee
for sewer connection shall be the current fee adopted and the
sewer permit fee and inspection fee shall be paid by the applicant
at permit issuance unless determined differently by the Recovery
Task Force.
• Occupancy of a residence or business shall typically not be
withheld due to a broken septic, sewer or grinder/ejection pump
provided that no other life-safety hazards exist on site and
sanitation facilities are provided near the property as approved by
the Building Official.
• Non-conforming buildings that would be required under present day
code to have fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems may be repaired up
to 60% of the assessed building value without such upgrade.
However, if the building owner chooses to install a fire sprinkler
system the City shall waive the permit and inspection fees for the
fire sprinkler permit as an incentive for upgrade. Non-conforming
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buildings that are damaged beyond repair that are to be rebuilt
must conform to all current fire sprinkler and fire alarm codes.
• In anticipation of an abundance of out-of-state contractors coming
into the community to perform construction work the following City
policies shall apply: general contractors who have valid current
licenses in another State may immediately start work under their
State license provided that within 30 days of working in the State of
Washington the contractor makes application for a State of
Washington contractor’s license. The City shall provide a desk at
the Disaster Recovery Center for State Licensing officials to
expedite licensing. Out-of-state contractors who cannot produce a
valid contractor’s license from another state shall not be permitted
to obtain a permit on behalf of a property owner nor be listed as a
contractor of record for permitted work. The City shall not sanction
the use of unlicensed contractors.
• Every general contractor or subcontractor performing contracted
work within City limits is required to obtain a City business license.
The Recovery Task Force shall determine the appropriate
processing fee.
• All Registered Historic buildings may be repaired in kind. Buildings
that desire to be placed on the list after the disaster must request a
hearing with the Historic Preservation Council and upon approval of
that board’s findings must also gain approval from the City’s
Emergency Hearing Examiner.
• Renters or tenants are not authorized under State law to apply for,
or obtain, building permits, including repair permits. Only property
owners or licensed contractors acting as agents, (as specified in
this policy section) can apply for and obtain building permits).
• Private single family dwellings damaged beyond safe occupancy
may utilize existing private travel trailers owned by said property
owner provided that is serves only the property owner’s family until
the dwelling on site is repaired and occupancy is re-instituted
provided that sanitation disposal is handled properly as approved
by the Building Official. This shall apply to residential property only.
The maximum time for travel trailers to be used on private single
family property shall be one year from the date of the disaster
unless this timeline is extended by the Recovery Task Force. After
that time all such recreational vehicles shall cease to be used as a
dwelling.
• Any existing mobile home (pre 1973) within City limits that sustains
damage in excess of 50% of the assessed value of the building
shall be determined to be not habitable and beyond repair and shall
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be required to be removed from City limits within 60 days of the
disaster. The City shall not require a State Inspector to make this
judgment. Pre-existing mobile homes on a site shall not create a
grandfather situation for zoning purposes.
• The Recovery Task Force shall determine if black label commercial
coaches or HUD labeled dwellings may be utilized as a dwelling for
limited amounts of time (provided adequate sanitation is provided).
• The Planning Manager shall evaluate reconstruction and zoning in
certain areas that include sensitive land use areas, areas targeted
for re-development or re-zoning and areas which need other
improvements. The Manager shall make recommendations for re-
building, re-zoning and other desirable community improvements.
The Manager shall create a pre-disaster policy for discretionary
emergency permit procedures and indicate what type of work may
request an emergency waiver from discretionary permit
requirements. Planning is also responsible for finding potential
funding sources for such improvements.
• Known or future high hazard cross connection businesses in the
City (for example, medical uses, funeral homes, dentist offices,
etc.) shall be required to upgrade the premises isolation by
providing an RPBA at the property line or provide the minimum
required cross connection to current code in order to regain
occupancy of the business.
• Known FOG (fats, oils and grease) violators shall be required to
upgrade to current sizing codes in order to regain occupancy of the
business.
• The City may choose to identify an off campus permitting center
such as a City Hall of a neighboring community if a disaster is
localized. Inter-local agreements shall be formed in advance of a
disaster for this purpose.
• The vesting of property rights under preceding zoning or building
codes shall not be immediately transferred but must be determined
by the emergency Hearing Examiner.
• It shall be City policy that when two or more public utilities
(telephone, cable, electricity) are destroyed due to a disaster that
all repaired public utilities including those remaining overhead
wiring shall be placed underground.
• It shall be City policy that all utilities be installed in common
trenches; it is preferred that only one trench or street cut be made
to provide services to one lot.
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• It shall be Division policy to review the policies and procedures of
Damage Assessment as well as existing ordinances and propose
changes as needed to suit the specific disaster.
• Emergency repairs for the purposes of shoring or bracing or
boarding shall be exempt from City permitting requirements.
• The City Engineer shall determine policies for compliance to
Chapter 18 of the Edmonds Community Development code.
• The Planning Manager must be assured that the Recovery Plan
prioritizes the elements of the Master Comp Plan.
F. Appeal Procedures for Disaster Hearings
The City shall develop policy and procedures for handling disputes with
property owners who disagree with occupancy classifications,
determinations of non-conformity, Hearing Examiner decisions, etc.
Appeals of process determinations made on the development code,
building or fire code specific to upgrades or substantial improvement
determinations shall be heard by the City designated entity. Appeal
meeting schedules will be held at regularly specified times, dates and
places as determined by the Recovery Task Force. The appeal fees shall
be determined by the Recovery Task Force.
Adjacent property owner notifications for the purpose of disaster hearings
are limited to notification within 60 feet of the property in question and
hand-delivered by the appellant. Since mail service may be disrupted, the
City shall accept a notarized service order posted on the subject property.
The appellant is required to assure delivery of all public notices for hearing
purposes. Hearing fees shall be established by the Recovery Task Force.
Appeals of process determinations made on the development code,
building or fire code specific to upgrades or substantial improvement
determinations shall be heard by the City designated Disaster Emergency
Hearing Examiner and Hearing Examiner pro-tem. Appeal meetings shall
be held Wednesdays and Thursday nights at a location to be announced.
The appeal fees shall be determined by the Recovery Task Force and be
dependant upon the number and time it takes to hear the case.
G. Absentee Property Owner Notification
The City will make every reasonable effort to allow out-of-area property
owners adequate time to arrange for repairs and/or demolition of their
property.
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If a damaged structure presents an immediate hazard to health and
safety, the City reserves the right to demolish such structures after making
a good-faith effort to notify the property owner. Such actions will be
thoroughly documented by the City Building Official and City Attorney.
The Recovery Task Force shall determine policy and procedure on how
much additional time to provide out-of-area property owners to demolish
and/or repair their property.
11. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND OUTREACH
The provision of adequate and timely public information during disaster recovery
is essential to the overall success of recovery activities and maintaining good
community relations within the City. The City of Edmonds will provide
information to City employees, citizens, businesses and other organizations
concerning disaster recovery operations and progress; provide community
education on redevelopment activities and continue this effort throughout the
entire recovery process.
Communication with all sectors of the community is important throughout the
recovery process in order to maintain a positive attitude, dispel rumors and
provide the public with valuable information regarding such things as health
issues and assistance that is available to them.
A. Concept of Operations
The Mayor may appoint a Public Information Officer to coordinate
Recovery information to the public on behalf of the City. If the need
arises, the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency will facilitate the
formation of a Joint Information Center (JIC). Media briefings will normally
take place at an appropriate City location. In the event that this location is
not functional or communications are inadequate, an alternate site will be
identified and announced by the Public Information Officer.
Any, or all, of the following methods may be used to relay information to
the public:
• Print, radio, cable and television media
• City website
• Printed education/information materials
• Community bulletin boards
• Door-to-door contact
Printed education and information materials for distribution to the public
are available through ESCA and various City Departments.
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The public will need to be informed on a variety of topics, including, but
not limited to:
• General recovery information: intended to help the public through
post-disaster processes, i.e. property clean-up and debris
clearance strategies, building permits, contractor fraud, mail
delivery, replacing lost documents, etc.
• Health and welfare: assisting citizens in locating family members.
• Public safety information: re-entry policies, providing details on
passable roads, safe buildings, curfews, off-limit areas, etc.
• Public health: providing information regarding sanitation, food
safety, boil water orders, health hazards in the environment, etc.
• Where to get help: providing contact numbers for service agencies
• Redevelopment priorities and recovery timelines for repairs,
reconstruction projects and restoration of services
• Expectation management: reminding citizens that they are
responsible for their own recovery
Additional detail on Public Information can be found in Emergency Support
Function 15 – Public Affairs of the City’s Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
B. Public Briefings
Public briefings shall be held on a regular basis at a pre-designated site.
Representatives from other government agencies, as well as private
assistance program leaders, may be invited by the PIO to speak to
specific questions regarding services or programs they provide. Briefings
shall be scheduled at the discretion of the Disaster Recovery Coordinator.
Holding frequent briefings will help to discourage the spread of rumors.
These public briefings may include community forums and workshops
such as “Town Hall” meetings and liaisons with the Chamber of
Commerce, civic groups, homeowners associations, etc.
The PIO should be fully briefed and well-prepared for difficult questions.
Information provided should be clear, concise and factual.
C. Press Tours
The Public Information Officer (or designee) shall provide press tours of
the disaster site and recovery progress.
Press tours and site access will be determined, at the discretion of the
Mayor and Chief of Police, dependant upon the situation and disaster
event.
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Helicopter inspections of the disaster site may be granted at the discretion
of the Mayor and Chief of Police, in coordination with the Federal Aviation
Administration.
D. Rumor Control
Following a disaster, clear and factual information is of utmost importance.
In the absence of specific information, rumors will emerge. Uncontrolled
rumors can disrupt a community and reduce the credibility of the City and
other recovery agencies.
To help reduce the development of rumors the City may employ various
means of providing information directly to the public. These may include,
but are not limited to:
• Hotlines or help-lines: dedicated telephone lines, staffed around
the clock, to provide the most current information available
• Neighborhood flyers or newsletters, to be developed in coordination
with the City PIO: provided on a daily basis, a clear and concise
“fact sheet”
• See also above, Section A “Concept of Operations”
E. Disaster Recovery Center
After a disaster declaration has been made by the President, State and
FEMA officials will establish a Disaster Recovery Center near the disaster
area. Federal assistance is designed to supplement the efforts of State
and local governments. FEMA, in conjunction with state officials, is
responsible for administering and coordinating assistance to individuals
and families, businesses and local governments. FEMA will coordinate
federal disaster assistance efforts through a Joint Field Office. FEMA will
work closely with the State Coordinating Officer to assure effective
implementation of assistance programs.
The Disaster Recovery Center is a temporary operation established as
soon as possible after the disaster where victims can apply for available
services to meet disaster related needs. It is a one-stop center at which
disaster victims may access assistance from State and Federal agencies
as well as charitable organizations.
In the event a Disaster Recovery Center is to be located in the area,
personnel from the Joint Field Office will coordinate the establishment of
the facility through ESCA.
The types of assistance available at the Disaster Recovery Center vary
depending upon the needs created by the disaster. The assistance may
include, but not be limited to:
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• Food, clothing and household goods
• Medical assistance
• Mental health counseling
• Repair assistance
• Individual and family grants
• Low interest loans
• Clean up kits
• Legal assistance
• Food Stamps
• Disaster unemployment benefits
• Tax information assistance
• Insurance information
• Housing and relocation assistance
• Veterans Administration and Social Security benefit
information
• Small Business Administration Loans
• Disaster repair and recovery information
• Disaster welfare information on missing or displaced persons
A Disaster Recovery Center may be located in a targeted neighborhood or
other central location. Staff at the Disaster Recovery Center may conduct
outreach efforts to ensure that all victims in the City have been identified
and offered assistance.
F. Unmet Needs
During recovery it is critical that a collaborative effort be established
between government and the private non-profit community. Federal and
state entities offer certain assistance to meet minimum short-term needs.
Short-term efforts typically focus on making impacted areas safe, sanitary
and secure. Voluntary organizations, interfaith groups, social service
organizations, community service organizations and community action
agencies often work together to provide direct assistance and supplement
government programs.
The City may, at the discretion of the Disaster Coordinator, form an Unmet
Needs Committee to coordinate and access resources at the community
level; consider needs that are not being addressed or have been denied
by other resources. Typical areas of involvement include:
• Individual assistance: essential furniture replacement,
emergency protection repairs, building supplies, donated
goods
• Advocacy: serve as an “ombudsman” to provide information,
investigate complaints and assist with disputes by directing
citizens to appropriate agencies for resolution
• Coordination and disbursement of donated monies
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ESCA will assist the City of Edmonds with the coordination and provision
of resources necessary to address critical unmet needs for individuals and
families in the Edmonds community.
12. PUBLIC SAFETY
Maintenance of Public Safety during the Recovery Phase is a primary concern.
City Departments will work together to address these issues.
A. Curfew
The Mayor may determine that a City-wide curfew is necessary to
maintain public safety. A curfew may be required to help control looting,
protect private property and enhance general City security. If a curfew is
imposed by the Mayor, it will be enforced by the City Police Department.
B. Re-Entry
In the event that some areas of the City are determined to be unsafe
following completion of Damage Assessment activities, access to these
areas will be restricted. Extent of access will be determined by the posted
building safety classification. The City Police will monitor and control
access in and around dangerous areas.
Every effort will be made to promote and facilitate the timely re-entry of
essential response and recovery personnel, government officials, property
owners, business owners, media, etc. to speed the recovery of the City
and its economy. Specific limits to access (number of people; amount of
time on premises; allowable vehicles; presence of engineers and rescue
personnel, etc.) will be determined based upon the situation and disaster
event. These limits may escalate and de-escalate depending upon the
event. Decisions made by public safety officials will be explained in
writing to residents and building owners.
The Mayor may require citizens wishing to re-enter damaged structures to
sign an “Agreement to Assume Risk of Entering Endangered Structures.”
See Appendix B for sample Agreement text.
C. Arson Control
In an effort to discourage the crime of arson, the City will endeavor to
provide enhanced security and timely removal of debris.
The Fire Department will coordinate and assist with a public education
campaign regarding arson and insurance fraud, as needed.
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D. Traffic Control
The Police Department will support the Engineering Division in the
management of traffic control issues. Safe and passable routes through
the City will be identified with detours and signage. Public Works will
provide barricades to deny access to restricted areas; and work to restore
damage signaling systems. The Engineering Division will coordinate as
necessary with surrounding jurisdictions and Washington State
Department of Transportation.
The Engineering Division, in cooperation with the Public Works
Department, will make recommendations to the Recovery Task Force
regarding priorities for the repair and/or reconstruction of City roads.
If deemed necessary by the Chief of Police, the City shall implement all
emergency towing contracts and all vehicles will be immediately removed
from the disaster area to pre-designated impoundment lots.
Vehicles tagged as police evidence by local or federal officials shall be
held in place pending the completion of Police investigation. Once a
vehicle is cleared by Police it shall be immediately removed to a pre-
designated impoundment lot. Within 60 days of impoundment, the Police
Department shall attempt to notify vehicle owners to allow for inspection
and insurance determination on the vehicle. Vehicles may be removed by
the owner, or the owner may sign the vehicle over to a towing company for
a fee to haul the vehicle to an approved dump or scrap site.
Unclaimed vehicles are defined as vehicles that have been stored at the
impound lot for 120 or more days. The City shall dispose of all unclaimed
vehicles as permitted by law.
13. DEBRIS MANAGEMENT
The clearance and disposal of debris is an important component of the Recovery
process. Well-coordinated debris removal is essential for successful restoration
activities. Overall coordination of the debris removal process rests with the
Public Works Department. As City resources may not be sufficient to meet
emergency requirements for debris removal, the City will coordinate with County
and Regional agencies and providers. The City shall exhaust all debris removal
resources before requesting State assistance.
See Appendix C: Disaster Debris Operations, Memorandum of Understanding.
A. Removal
Debris removal efforts shall focus on the clearing of major transportation
routes to allow for the movement of emergency vehicles, emergency
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resources and supplies, pedestrian access and to provide access for
repairs of infrastructure. Debris removal must begin as soon as possible
to protect public health and safety, and to provide access to the disaster
site. The Public Works Department, in coordination with the Recovery
Task Force, will determine the order of priority for debris removal in
affected areas.
Debris removal may extend well beyond the response phase and have a
significant impact on recovery activities throughout the City, such as
restoration of utilities and facilities, and repair, reconstruction or demolition
of damaged structures.
Hazardous waste issues can arise and complicate debris removal.
Removal workers should be alert for improperly disposed substances.
Failure to follow hazardous waste regulations can subject the City to
significant fines and penalties.
The City shall utilize Snohomish County pre-disaster hauling agreements
or develop separate agreements with private companies, as deemed
necessary. Specialty haulers shall be identified. Qualified vendors must
have or obtain a City Occupation License; and be licensed and bonded.
Solicitation and awarding of debris hauling contracts must meet the
following:
• Contract services must be of reasonable cost
• Procurement practices must be compliant with City practices
• Procurement practices must be compliant with procurement
regulations specified in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 44
(44 CFR) 13.36
Hauling contracts will be one of the following three types:
• Time and Materials – These contracts will be limited to the first 70
hours of operation and only after local and State equipment has
been committed. The price for equipment applies only when the
equipment is operating, the City can terminate the contract at its
convenience, and the City does not guarantee a minimum number
of hours
• Lump Sum – The price of the work is fixed unless there is a change
in the scope of work to be performed. Lump sum contracts will be
calculated on either the “area” method or the “pass” method. The
lump sum contract shall be used only when the scope of work is
clearly defined and the areas of work can be specifically quantified
• Unit Price – This is the most accurate account of actual quantities
removed. This contract requires field inspectors to eliminate
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contractor fraud. All contractor trucks must be measured.
Requires load tickets identifying truck number, contract number,
contractor’s name, date, time departed site and estimated volume.
All contracts shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
B. Temporary Storage
Disaster-generated debris will quickly overwhelm local disposal sites. In
anticipation of this, the City will pre-determine appropriate sites to be used
as temporary debris storage areas. The City will coordinate with
Snohomish County as necessary and appropriate.
See Appendix C: Disaster Debris Operations, Memorandum of
Understanding.
Possible sites for temporary storage of disaster debris shall be chosen
based on the following criteria:
• Location – sites should be accessible to areas particularly
susceptible to disasters (e.g. near urban centers, freeway
exchanges)
• Size – sites should be of sufficient size to allow for the storage of
disaster debris materials and the safe movement of vehicles
• Compatible Land Use – sites should be identified in areas with land
uses that are compatible with heavy truck traffic, dust and noise
• Protection From Additional Disaster Events – sites should be
situated away from known earthquake faults, outside of 100-yr
floodplains and away from areas susceptible to liquefaction,
subsidence or massive landslides
• Avoidance of Environmentally Sensitive Areas – sites should avoid
environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands and endangered
species habitats.
In addition to the use of City-owned sites, the City may contract with
private land owners to use property for temporary storage of disaster
debris. In all cases, public and private land will be subject to
environmental assessment before and after use. All contracts for land
lease will include any necessary clean-up following debris removal.
The City will address the issues of zoning and permitting necessary for
temporary storage of debris on public and/or private land.
C. Waste Reduction/Recycling
Waste reduction and recycling activities will reduce the amount of debris
needing to be removed. Possible reduction methods include recycling,
grinding, chipping, burying and burning.
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• Recycling: Recycling of debris materials may have economic value
if the recovered material can be sorted and sold. At a minimum
there are avoided costs derived from recycling materials as
opposed to direct landfill disposal. Metals, woods and soils are all
possibly recyclable. Staging of materials at the temporary storage
sites may present the opportunity to adequately separate and sort
recoverable materials for recycling and reuse.
• Grinding and Chipping: Vegetation debris may be chipped and
used for mulch. Damaged trees that can be sold for processing
shall be collected at pre-determined sites for future sales by the
City.
• Burying: Burying debris can be a safe and economical method of
debris disposal, provided no hazardous materials are present.
Burying debris requires an emergency permit available from the
Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection
Agency.
• Burning: It is unlikely that open burning of debris would be allowed
within the City. However, emergency permitting may be available
through the Environmental Protection Agency. Air curtain pit
incineration and/or portable incinerators may be used to reduce
environmental concerns.
The City will provide guidance to Edmonds residents regarding the
separation and preparation of materials for recycling and/or reduction.
D. Disaster debris operations will be coordinated with the Snohomish County
Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division. See Appendix C:
Disaster Debris Operations Memorandum of Understanding (under
development).
14. HUMAN SERVICES
The City of Edmonds will conduct a post-disaster human services needs
assessment in order to identify individuals and families who need various human
services following a disaster. The identified needs will be met through
coordination with public and private organizations. The ESCA will assist the City
of Edmonds in identifying community based resources in order to obtain relief
services and supplies.
15. PUBLIC HEALTH
Continuation of public health functions and control of environmental factors
related to public health is essential following a disaster to prevent the outbreak of
disease and to monitor the spread of vectors associated with the disaster itself.
Ensuring continuing monitoring and assessment of potential public health and
safety threats, shall include, but not be limited to:
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• Potable water, wastewater and solid waste disposal sites
• Health threats in damaged homes and other buildings
• Health threats from vector-borne diseases; inspecting sites where
vector-borne diseases may develop
• Soil contamination
• Water quality and supply
• Food quality and supply
• Air quality
• Sanitation in temporary housing, shelters and comfort stations
• Port-a-Potty/Sani-can waste disposal
The Snohomish Health District will provide support to the City on various
Recovery issues relating to public health and safety threats.
A. Water Quality
The water system of the City of Edmonds is regulated by the Department
of Health (DOH). In the event the City’s water system is compromised,
the Health District will be notified by DOH and will work in collaboration
with DOH to monitor the situation. The Health District will work to provide
information on resources and technical advice to area residents.
The Snohomish Health District will also provide educational information
and technical advice to private well owners.
B. Contamination
The Snohomish Health District will respond to and evaluate complaints of
soil, ground water and surface water contamination issues. The District
will provide information and technical advice regarding clean-up of
contaminated areas.
C. Hazardous Materials
The Snohomish Health District will provide consulting and inspections
regarding compliance with hazardous waste storage/disposal regulations,
and will provide survey and educational services to households and small
businesses.
The Health District is not a First Responder in hazardous materials
incidents, but may work in coordination with the First Responders in such
events.
D. Animal Control
The Snohomish Health District will enforce regulations regarding the
proper disposal of animal carcasses and animal waste. The District will
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inspect and permit solid waste facilities which receive animal carcasses
and/or waste.
E. Vector Control
The Snohomish Health District will enforce existing regulations regarding
vector control and proper disposal of garbage.
F. Immunization
The Snohomish Health District is the lead Agency to coordinate and
provide immunizations and prophylaxis to control and/or prevent
communicable disease.
G. Testing
The Snohomish Health District will coordinate with local healthcare
providers and private and state laboratories to provide medical specimen
collection and testing. Test results will determine the Health District’s
investigation and control measures needed to safeguard public health.
16. COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
A. Telephone
The Information Services Department will determine the status of the
City’s communication systems and coordinate restoration as necessary.
B. Internet/Email Service
The City of Edmonds contracts with an outside provider for email/internet
service. The Information Services Department will coordinate with the
provider to ensure restoration of service as needed.
17. ESSENTIAL SERVICE RESTORATION
The City of Edmonds will cooperate with government agencies and the private
sector to return the public infrastructure and City services to pre-event levels or
better, by assisting in the re-establishment of essential public commercial
services and necessary utilities; working with appropriate County, State or
Federal entities to facilitate the restoration of roadways and utilities immediately
following a disaster; and correcting deficiencies in public and private
infrastructure following an area-wide disaster.
Restoration of utility services is critical to the success of the short and long-term
recovery programs. Complete utility restoration could take months. Restoration
of the commercial power supply will be the pacing activity for reestablishing water
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and sewer systems, and the restoration of power will be paced by the clearance
of debris along the transmission line rights-of-way.
The City of Edmonds Public Works Department will develop an initial public
infrastructure and services impact assessment to identify: restoration needs of
essential services; restoration needs of the transportation system and restoration
needs of the communication system. Every effort will be made to cooperate and
coordinate with service providers in the planning and decision making process.
This assessment will be provided to the Recovery Task Force to aid in the
identification of service restoration priorities.
Mitigation measures will be identified and applied as appropriate in facility and
service restoration activities.
A. Electricity
The City of Edmonds contracts with the Snohomish Public Utility District
#1 for electricity. The Public Works Department will coordinate with the
PUD to facilitate timely restoration of services. Restoration of electrical
service and communication systems will begin as soon as major
transportation routes are cleared of debris to allow emergency vehicles
and crews to enter the disaster area.
B. Water and Sewer
The Public Works Department and the Olympic View Water and Sewer
District maintain the City’s water and sewer systems. Following initial
damage assessment, the Department and District will work to assess
water quality; eliminate or isolate hazardous conditions; prioritize repairs;
remove debris and begin repairs.
If warranted by the situation, the Public Works Department and Olympic
View will organize emergency water distribution and install supplementary
or temporary water sources, such as wells or tankers.
C. Gas
The natural gas provider for the City of Edmonds is Puget Sound Energy.
The Public Works Department will coordinate with PSE to facilitate timely
restoration of services.
D. Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management
The Public Works Department maintains the City’s storm-water system.
Following initial damage assessment, the Department will work to
eliminate hazardous conditions; prioritize repairs; remove debris and begin
repairs.
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E. Public Buildings
All City of Edmonds facilities, including the library, police and fire stations,
recreation center and pools, will be inspected for damage. Should these
facilities be deemed uninhabitable, alternate space shall be located and
obtained. Partially affected buildings will be restored to usability and
continuing custodial service will be provided for operating public buildings.
F. Parks and Recreation
All parks, playgrounds, stadiums and other recreational facilities will be
inspected for damage and suitability for use a resource staging and/or
temporary debris staging areas.
18. TRANSPORTATION
The Public Works Department and Engineering Division will coordinate and
oversee restoration of the City’s transportation infrastructure. The Department
will coordinate with adjacent cities and Washington State Department of
Transportation as needed to maintain principal roadway networks.
A. Roads and Bridges
Following initial damage assessment, the Engineering Division of the
Development Services Department will set priorities for restoration of the
City’s roadways. The Division will coordinate with the Publics Works
Department to determine a schedule for debris removal and cleaning of
major roadways. Public Works shall strive to maintain street maintenance
services in unaffected areas.
B. Lighting
The Public Works Department will inspect the City streetlight system, and
work with the Snohomish County PUD to restore service as necessary.
C. Traffic Signals and Signs
The Public Works Department and Engineering Division will work to repair
and/or replace traffic control systems as necessary; prepare alternative
traffic routing and traffic control plans; prepare alternate pedestrian routing
and signage and maintain rights-of-way for emergency vehicles.
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19. BUILDING INSPECTION
A. Code Revisions
The Building and Planning Divisions of the Development Services
Department and Fire Department will determine which, if any, adopted
land use or City Building Codes require revisions or exemptions to best
accommodate reconstruction. The City will prepare draft documents prior
to the disaster in anticipation of necessary changes.
B. Enforcement
Repair and reconstruction projects must be closely monitored. The City
Building Official will pre-determine permit requirements and the Recovery
Task Force will determine permit fees. The City will provide regular and
timely inspections of on-going projects. The City may contract with private
inspectors, licensed engineers and/or inspectors from neighboring cities to
provide services as necessary.
C. Non-conforming Structures
Recovery from disaster provides the City with the opportunity to address
non-conforming structures within the community. Demolition or
reconstruction of non-conforming structures shall comply with the
regulations found in Chapter 17 of the Edmonds Community Development
Code. Issues of compliance to bulk zoning standards and variance criteria
must be addressed. These policies also must include a determination of
whether older structures will be rebuilt to older codes, or be brought to
current code standards.
D. Unsafe Structures
Through the Damage Assessment process, the City will identify which
structures are deemed unsafe. The City will determine what level of
damage warrants demolition as opposed to reconstruction. Buildings
damaged more than 75% of their assessed valuation, as determined by
the Building Official, shall be demolished. Careful assessment of unsafe
structures may lead to building code revisions to help mitigate damage
from future disasters.
E. Contractor Licensing/Monitoring
The Building and Planning Divisions will oversee the licensing and
monitoring of both local and out-of-area contractors working in the City.
The City will attempt to exercise due diligence in the oversight of
contractors, but improprieties may occur and citizens must be wary. The
City Clerks office is responsible to oversee local business license
requirements.
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F. Construction Fraud
The Building and Planning, Community Development and/or other
appropriate Departments will coordinate with the City PIO to provide
Public Education materials to inform citizens of the best ways to retain a
contractor and avoid corrupt or dishonest contractors.
20. REVIEW OF EXISTING PLANS
A. Land Use
The City of Edmonds reviews its Land Use Plan on an annual basis. It is
reviewed in coordination with the annual review cycle of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
B. Capital Improvement
The City of Edmonds reviews and updates its Capital Improvement Plan
on an annual basis.
C. Pre-Disaster Mitigation
The City of Edmonds is a signatory to the North King and South
Snohomish Counties Regional Mitigation Plan. The City will review the
Plan on an annual basis and incorporate mitigation actions into day-to-day
operations as appropriate.
21. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
A. Resource Lists
The Administrative Services Department will create a Resource List which
should include, but not be limited to:
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Clinics and Medical Providers
• Communications Services
• Counseling and Mental Health Providers
• Debris Removal Contractors
• Food Banks
• Fuel Providers
• Generator Sales and/or Rentals
• Hardware Retailers
• Heavy Equipment Contractors and/or Rentals
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• Media Outlets
• Medical Supplies Vendors
• Pharmacies
• Portable Toilets
• Potable Water
• Pumping Services and/or Rentals
• Real Estate and Housing Agencies
• Refrigerated Trailers
• Schools
• Structural Engineers
• Truck Rental
• Translators
• Utilities
• Veterinarians
• Welding Equipment and Supplies
The Administrative Services Department will work with vendors and
service providers to establish working relationships and pre-determined
contracts as deemed necessary.
See Appendix D: City Resource List
B. Resource Distribution and Management
During Recovery operations, City resources will be managed by the
Department which normally controls the specific resource. In a regional
disaster, City Departments must ensure their resource needs are met
before releasing resources to Mutual Aid partners.
22. SHORT TERM HOUSING
Temporary housing is interim housing that people occupy between the time they
leave emergency shelter and the time that they are able to move back into their
homes. Disaster Housing Assistance eligibility for individuals and households is
based on need, defined by “displacement and lack of adequate insurance
coverage, or resources to immediately satisfy adequate alternate housing
needs.” People with “Loss of Use” coverage included in their homeowners
insurance should be properly covered for financing temporary housing. The Red
Cross may be able to help renters and those without this coverage. If a
Presidential Declaration is obtained, FEMA may also assist with the expense.
Although temporary housing for individuals and households will be managed by
FEMA, the City of Edmonds will be a visible advocate for its disaster victims.
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A. Usable Housing Stock
The City will determine usable housing stock through the Damage
Assessment process. Structures deemed safe for entry and habitation
with minimal damage will be considered usable housing stock.
B. Additional Housing Sources
To provide temporary housing, the City will consider the use of motels,
dormitories and available rental units as possible housing sources. The
City will work to establish relationships with the property owners to
facilitate the use of facilities as temporary housing.
C. Rentals
The City of Edmonds has 679 apartment buildings. The Development
Services Department and Building/Planning Division will work with
apartment complex managers/owners to identify vacant rental units within
the City and surrounding communities.
See Appendix E: Inventory of Multiple Housing Units
D. Mobile Homes and Parks
The City of Edmonds has one mobile home park with 24 units. Vacant
spaces within the park, if undamaged, may be considered for use as
temporary housing. These properties may also provide space for
placement of temporary trailers and/or mobile homes. The Recovery Task
Force will determine what ordinances must be in place to allow this type of
temporary housing.
E. Location of Temporary Housing Units
The location of temporary housing units must be pre-planned in order to
provide the housing in a reasonable amount of time. Pre-planning is
essential to determine the level of infrastructure needed on site, such as:
safety and security needs, sanitation and utility requirements. These
issues must be addressed prior to the installation of temporary units.
Temporary housing may be financed through private insurance, the
American Red Cross, FEMA or private donation.
The use of tents and travel trailers/campers on private property may be
allowed. If so, this use will be allowed by City Ordinance and the
Recovery Task Force will establish an end date for the units to be
vacated.
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F. Low Income
Finding temporary housing for low-income citizens may be difficult. The
City must be ready to help citizens whose needs are not addressed by
currently available government programs. The City will consider the
creation of a housing task force to help address these issues.
23. LONG TERM HOUSING
A. Replacement of Existing Structures
The City may conduct a housing survey to help determine the long term
housing needs of the citizens. Not all destroyed housing will need to be
replaced. Public assistance may be available for citizens to help repair or
replace their damaged homes. If warranted by the situation, the City may
consider a Buyout Program of homes located in floodplain, sensitive or
landslide prone areas. The Building and Planning Divisions will make
recommendations regarding zoning, rebuilding and new construction.
B. New Development
The City may consider placing moratoriums on rebuilding and
development to allow for studies of alternatives for land use and zoning.
C. Low Income
The City may develop deferred-loan or other housing programs to aid low-
income citizens.
See Appendix F: Housing Assistance
24. ECONOMIC RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
There is a mutual interdependency between government and business. When
one has a problem the other needs to provide support. When both are affected,
they need to work together to fully recover. Events that happen in the community
can affect any organization. The City of Edmonds will work with the private
sector to expedite the restoration of business and industry in the post-disaster
environment. This cooperation may include:
• Determination of sites and facilities that could be used as
temporary business locations
• Determination of the feasibility of establishing a tax-deductible
business relief fund, that can accept relief contributions for
businesses
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• With the local banking community, determine the feasibility of and
criteria for “bridge loans” for businesses immediately following a
disaster
• Provide a City liaison to work with the business community during
recovery
• Set-up a process to keep business people involved in community-
wide recovery decisions
• Ensure public meetings are conducted to explain economic
redevelopment plans, activities and priorities
A. Economic Recovery Priorities
The City Business Liaison shall provide comment to the Recovery Task
Force on economic recovery priorities and issues, such as:
• Reestablishing the tourist industry
• Reestablishing the banking and financial community
• Promoting redevelopment opportunities in damaged areas that
enhance recreational and commercial activities
• Examining the use of temporary structures to allow damaged
business and other economic enterprises to carry out their activities
until their damaged facility is rebuilt or replaced
• Assuring compliance with building codes
• Assuring compliance with construction standards to comply with
future disaster assistance criteria from Federal/state agencies
• Determining new types of construction to use in repairing and
rebuilding damaged firms
B. Small Business Preparedness
Historically, the small business sector in communities beset by
catastrophic disaster has not fared well. Under capitalization, absence
of/or inadequate insurance coverage, single unit locations (no other non-
disaster affected locations to sustain/supplant cash flow) diminution or
loss of market/revenues, are often cited as causative factors leading to the
loss of 70-85% of the small businesses in a post-disaster community. The
only effective remedy to this potentially devastating outcome is
preparedness planning. Regrettably, the level of preparedness planning
in the business community, not atypically, is poor. Extensive, continuous
public relations efforts aimed at business owners should be made with the
objective of prioritizing disaster preparedness planning for every business
owner/manager. This is the only productive measure that promises to
remediate the prospective loss of a substantial part of the business
community and thus the course of economic recovery.
Businesses, like individuals, need to understand that they are responsible
for their own recovery. The Economic Development Director will engage
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the local business community and encourage disaster preparedness
planning among local small businesses
25. LEGAL
A. Legal Counsel
The City Attorney will be responsible for advising City Officials and the
Recovery Task Force on policies related to the legal aspects of recovery.
The City Attorney will review all contracts for recovery projects. The City
Attorney will also advise on such issues as Mutual Aid agreements, social
controls, price controls and equity of service for citizens.
B. Ordinance Development and Review
All City Ordinances will be developed under the guidance of and reviewed
by the City Attorney to ensure consistency with local, State and Federal
requirements.
26. FINANCIAL
A. Fiscal Management
The Finance Department is responsible for continued fiscal management
of City monetary resources and reserves even during a disaster.
B. Tax Base
The Finance Department shall prepare detailed analysis regarding
financial and economic impacts upon the City’s tax base and
infrastructure.
C. Project Costs
The Finance Department shall develop a system for tracking costs
associated with disaster recovery projects. This system shall include, but
not be limited to, the accounting of: personnel time and attendance,
contract work, equipment purchase/lease, supplies procurement, tax
adjustments and other related expenditures.
D. Insurance Claims
The Administrative Services Department maintains overall responsibility
for reporting damages and claims to insurance carriers and other agencies
involved in funding disaster losses.
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E. Project Budgeting
The Finance Department will support the Recovery Task Force in the
creation of recovery project budgets.
F. Donations
After a disaster, local government can expect to receive donations and
must, therefore, have policies and procedures in place for accepting and
dispensing the donations. Likewise, individuals and groups will volunteer
to help and there need be policies and procedures to make use of this
valuable resource.
The Administrative Services Department will develop a system for the
management and tracking of donations received by the City. This system
should include methods to:
• Determine present and future needs for donated goods (types and
approximate numbers) and what kinds of goods may be required
• Set-up a mechanism to receive cash donated specifically for
disaster victims; publicize where to send donations and how to
make out the checks
• Decide how, where and when to distribute donated funds
• Receive offers of non-cash donated goods
• Ensure procedures are established for receiving, storing, sorting
and distributing donated goods to include accepting special types of
donations (i.e. perishable materials, etc.)
• Establish and implement procedures for disposing of unneeded or
unusable items
27. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
Documentation of resources used and costs associated with a disaster incident
will be necessary to justify state and federal disaster assistance and to receive
reimbursement of eligible expenses. Documentation is the key to recovering
emergency response and recovery costs. Damage Assessment documentation
will be critical in establishing the basis for eligibility of disaster assistance
programs. Failure to document could result in a major loss of funds.
The Administrative Services Department will establish accounting and
documentation procedures to track all recovery activities including, but not limited
to:
• Financial Donations
• Guidelines for Resource Procurement
• Recordkeeping for Expenditures
• Monitoring Contract Work
• Personnel Time and Attendance
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• Local Funding Sources, i.e. re-budgeting, bonds and taxes
Tax Adjustments
A. Financial
The Administrative/Finance Department is responsible for maintaining all
financial records of the City. Federal disaster assistance and/or
reimbursement is contingent upon accurate documentation of local
recovery expenditures. The Administrative/Finance Department will be
responsible for determining documentation requirements for insurance
claims as well as State and Federal Assistance programs.
B. Project
Documentation of recovery projects will be done by the Administrative
Services Department, in coordination with the City Department
responsible for the specific project.
C. Vital Records Protection
The City of Edmonds maintains its records in accordance with RCW 40.10
Essential Records Act, and follows the Washington State General
Records Retention Schedule for Agencies of Local Government. The City
has identified its essential records and a method of protecting each record
is indicated by one or more of the following methods:
• Non-current essential records are transferred to Washington State
Archives, Northwest Regional Branch, Western Washington
University, Bellingham, Washington
• Current essential records are stored in metal drawer file cabinets
• Microfilming of essential records; security roll stored at the
Washington State Archives, 1129 Washington Street SE, Olympia,
Washington
• Duplicate copy or electronic back-up of data stored off site. The off
site archive centers are located at: Old Public Works Building, 200
2nd Avenue, Edmonds; New Public Works Building, 7110 210th
Street SW, Edmonds; City Clerk’s Office, 121 5th Avenue N,
Edmonds
• Additional sites storing copies of documents: Code Publishing,
9410 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle; Snohomish County Auditor,
3000 Rockefeller, Everett; ESCA, 2901 228th Street SW, Suite A,
Brier; Washington Cities Insurance Authority, Tukwila, Washington
28. STAFF MANAGEMENT
A. Safety and Risk Management
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The City of Edmonds will endeavor to ensure that a safe and healthful
working and living environment be maintained for local government
recovery personnel and others; provide guidelines to minimize the risk of
injury or illness to City personnel, mutual aid personnel and volunteers
who are involved in disaster response, recovery or mitigation operations;
and for victims and citizens.
The City will take all reasonable steps to protect personnel from disaster-
related hazards, including, but not limited to:
• Compliance with safety and health standards established by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and other regulatory bodies
• Ensure personnel are fitted and trained in the use of
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Ensure personnel have adequate information about the
potential safety and health hazards that they may face, and
mitigation measures that may be employed
• Identify hazards at disaster site(s)
• Ensure that mutual aid personnel observe all normal safety
and health practices of their respective agencies
• Establish a system for accomplishing required follow-up
safety and health activities after recovery
• Develop a standard reporting system to centrally document
the occurrence of disaster-related illnesses and injuries
• Coordinate the acquisition of equipment to mitigate the
effects of the anticipated hazards to the greatest degree
possible
Some common safety problems that might be encountered in a disaster
include the following:
• Wet or uneven floors, broken walkways
• Sharp edges or materials in work areas
• Falling objects
• Unprotected or ungrounded electrical circuits, loose wiring
• Road hazards and traffic safety issues
Some common health problems that might be encountered in a disaster
include the following:
• Ergonomic issues related to lifting, carrying
• Repetitive motion injuries
• Reactions to particulate matter, chemicals, radioactive
materials or microbial contaminants
• Exposure to weather extremes
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• Physical damage resulting from a failure to wear protective
equipment
B. Additional Staffing Needs
In order to meet Recovery Operations staffing needs, the City may
supplement existing City staff with contract and/or temporary employees.
The Human Resources Department will be responsible for identifying
staffing needs and sources for filling shortfalls. Additional personnel
resources may be obtained through pre-existing mutual aid agreements
with schools and labor organizations. City Departments will retain
responsibility for day to day supervision of their work force, but shall
coordinate personnel needs through the Human Resources Department.
C. Temporary Assignments
During Recovery operations, non-essential activities may be suspended.
Personnel not assigned to essential duties may be reassigned to other
Departments in order to provide support services. City employees
required to work either overtime or out of class will be compensated in
accordance with existing rules and bargaining unit agreements.
D. Time Off
The City will endeavor to arrange sufficient staffing levels to allow
employees adequate time off for respite, and to avoid extensive hours on
duty.
E. Counseling and Stress Management
Increased stress at all levels of operations is to be expected. Additional
responsibilities, increased workload and personal concerns all contribute
to employee stress during Recovery Operations. City officials will make
every effort to support City employees. The Human Resources
Department will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of
stress management programs. City employees will be encouraged to
make use of the Employee Assistance Program.
F. Recognition
City Officials will strive to recognize achievement and performance by City
employees and volunteers. Recognition can be given verbally, in personal
letters, certificates, news releases and/or public announcements. The City
may also consider a recognition event for staff and volunteers.
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G. Volunteers
Volunteers will provide an important staffing resource for the City. The
Human Resources Department will coordinate and oversee the
registration of temporary volunteer workers. Volunteers will be provided
with a prepared job classification questionnaire for each type of job
needed and a written checklist of duties; and will be provided with relevant
training for their assignments. Volunteer work hours will be documented
and tracked for the duration of the Recovery process.
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS
DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE CITY OF EDMONDS DISASTER RECOVERY TASK
FORCE.
WHEREAS, the City is vulnerable to various technological and natural hazards such as
earthquakes, flooding, severe weather, wind and acts of terrorism, resulting in major disasters
causing substantial loss of life and property;
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under state law to declare a local state of emergency
and take actions necessary to ensure the public safety and well-being of its residents, visitors,
business community, and property during and after such major disasters;
WHEREAS, it is essential to the well-being of the City to expedite recovery and
reconstruction, mitigate hazardous conditions, and improve the community after such major
disasters;
WHEREAS, disaster recovery and reconstruction can be facilitated by establishment of a
Recovery Task Force within the City government to plan, coordinate and expedite recovery
activities;
WHEREAS, preparation of a pre-event plan for disaster recovery and reconstruction can
help the City organize to expedite recovery in advance of a major disaster, and to identify and
mitigate hazardous conditions, both before and after such a disaster;
WHEREAS, recovery can be expedited by pre-event adoption of an ordinance
authorizing City actions to be taken during the declared local emergency to expedite
implementation of recovery and reconstruction measures identified in the pre-event plan;
The City Council does hereby ordain:
Section 1. Authority. This ordinance is adopted by the City Council acting under
authority of the City Municipal Code and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Section 2. Recovery Plan. The City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan is adopted to
provide for efficient coordination and policy guidance during the disaster recovery and
reconstruction process.
Section 3. Recovery Task Force. The City of Edmonds Recovery Task Force, as
identified in the City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan, is established to assist the Mayor in
guiding successful recovery efforts for the City in the event of a major disaster.
City of Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix A – Plan Adoption Ordinance
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City of Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix A – Plan Adoption Ordinance
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that this Ordinance has been adopted by the
City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington at a regular meeting thereof this _________
day of _______, 2008.
APPROVED:
MAYOR GARY HAAKENSON
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._____
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Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix B – Re-entry Agreement
APPENDIX B
SAMPLE DOCUMENT
Agreement to Assume Risk of Entering Endangered Structures
I wish to enter the area of the City which has been closed to the public and to enter the
structure located at ____________________________ (hereafter referred to as “the
structure”) to remove merchandise and/or other personal property.
I recognize that the time to enter will be established by the Mayor or designee and that
permission to enter or remain in the structure and the restricted area may be revoked by the
City at any time.
I recognize the extreme risks to my personal safety created by the prevailing emergency
condition and acknowledge that this condition poses an immediate risk to me. I also recognize
and assume all risk of entering the restricted area and the structure, including risks created by
the active and passive negligence of the City of Edmonds.
In exchange for being permitted to enter the building, I waive all claims I may have now or in
the future against the City, and agree to hold the City harmless from and to defend the City
against all claims resulting from or related to the City’s decision to allow me to enter the
restricted area and the structure, including attorney’s fees and other costs of litigation.
_____________________________ __________________________
Premises Address Signature
_____________________________ __________________________
Date Print Name
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APPENDIX C
DISASTER DEBRIS OPERATIONS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Currently Under Development
With Snohomish County
Edmonds Recovery Plan Attachment C – Resource List
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APPENDIX D
CITY OF EDMONDS RESOURCE LIST
To Be Developed By City Staff
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Clinics and Medical Providers
• Communications Services
• Counseling and Mental Health Providers
• Debris Removal
• Food Banks
• Fuel Providers
• Generator Sales and/or Rentals
• Hardware Retailers
• Heavy Equipment Contractors and/or Rentals
• Media Outlets
• Medical Supplies Vendors
• Pharmacies
• Portable Toilets
• Potable Water
• Pumping Services and/or Rentals
• Real Estate and Housing Agencies
• Refrigerated Trailers
• Schools
• Structural Engineers
• Truck Rental
• Translators
• Utilities
• Veterinarians
• Welding Equipment and Supplies
Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix D – Resource List
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APPENDIX E
INVENTORY OF MULTIPLE HOUSING UNITS
To Be Developed By City Staff
• Apartments
• Mobile Home Units/Sites
• Hotel/motel
• Dormitory
• Miscellaneous Other
Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix E – Housing Inventory
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Edmonds Recovery Plan Appendix F – Housing Assistance
APPENDIX F
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
(As per 206.117 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000)
1. FEMA may provide financial or direct assistance under this section to respond to the
disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households.
2. Eligible individuals and households may receive financial assistance to rent alternate
housing resources, existing rental units, manufactured housing, recreational vehicles, or
other readily fabricated dwellings. FEMA may also provide assistance for the reasonable
cost of any transportation, utility hookups, or installation of a manufactured housing unit or
recreational vehicle to be used for housing.
3. Any site upon which a FEMA-provided housing unit is placed must comply with applicable
State and local codes and ordinances, as well as 44 CFR part 9, Floodplain Management
and Protection of Wetlands, and 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Considerations, and all
other applicable environmental laws and Executive Orders.
4. All utility costs and utility security deposits are the responsibility of the occupant except
where the utility does not meter utility services separately and utility services are a part of
the rental charge.
5. FEMA-provided or funded housing units may be placed in the following locations:
(a) A commercial site that is complete with utilities; when the FEMA Regional Director or
his/her designee determines that the upgrading of commercial sites, or installation of
utilities on such sites, will provide more cost-effective, timely and suitable temporary
housing than other types of resources, then Federal assistance may be authorized for
such actions.
(b) A private site that an applicant provides, complete with utilities; when the FEMA
Regional Director or his/her designee determines that the cost of installation or repairs
of essential utilities on private sites will provide more cost effective, timely, and suitable
temporary housing than other types of resources, then Federal assistance may be
authorized for such actions.
(c) A group site that the State or local government provides that accommodates two or
more units and is complete with utilities; when the FEMA Regional Director or his/her
designee determines that the cost of developing a group site provided by the State or
local government, to include installation or repairs of essential utilities on the sites, will
provide more cost effective, timely, and suitable temporary housing than other types of
resources, then Federal assistance may be authorized for such actions.
(d) A group site provided by FEMA, if the FEMA Regional Director or his/her designee
determines that such a site would be more economical or accessible than one that the
State or local government provides.
6. After the end of the 18-month period of assistance, FEMA may begin to charge up to the
fair market rent rate for each temporary housing unit provided. We will base the rent
charged on the number of bedrooms occupied and needed by the household. When
establishing the amount of rent, FEMA will take into account the financial ability of the
household.
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