HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-002 Transportation Benefit District Establishment, Boundaries and FundingORDINANCE NO. 2017-002
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, relating to a Transportation Benefit District;
establishing a Transportation Benefit District (TBD), specifying that the
boundaries will coincide with the City boundaries; and specifying the
transportation improvements to be funded by the district.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.225 authorizes the legislative authority of a city to establish a
transportation benefit district ("TBD"), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving,
providing, and funding transportation improvements within the TBD, subject to the provisions of
chapter 36.73 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the improvement, maintenance, and protection of public ways requires building
sufficient capacity to adequately accommodate existing congestion and anticipate future congestion,
and also requires maintaining and preserving existing transportation improvements to avoid
catastrophic failure which would result in costly reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, the City has limited transportation funding to pay for necessary transportation
projects that may alleviate congestion and preserve and maintain existing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation Benefit District ($15) Project List, attached as Exhibit
"A," identifies projects that also constitute transportation improvements that may be funded by a TBD;
and
WHEREAS, the City provided proper notice, conducted a public hearing on January 10, 2017
and took public comment regarding the proposed establishment of a TBD in accordance with RCW
36.73.050; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to form a TBD which includes the entire City of Yakima
as the boundaries currently exist or as they may exist following future annexations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interests of the City to establish a
citywide TBD to provide for preservation and maintenance of the city's transportation infrastructure
consistent with RCW Chapter 36.73; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall establish a governing body for the TBD comprised of the
City Council acting in an ex officio and independent capacity; Now, Therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Council finds it is in the public interest to provide adequate levels of
funding for transportation improvements through the establishment of a TBD. The City Council
further finds that the Transportation Benefit District ($15) Project List constitutes transportation
improvements that may be funded by a TBD and did consider the criteria listed in RCW 36.73.020(1)
when selecting these projects.
Section 2. The City, pursuant to RCW 35.21.225 and Chapter 36.73 RCW, hereby
establishes and creates a TBD to be known and referred to as the City of Yakima TBD, subject to
the following:
2. Establishing a Transportation Benefit District. There is created the City of
Yakima TBD with geographical boundaries comprised of the corporate limits of
the City, as these boundaries may be amended following future annexations.
3. Governing Board.
a. The governing board of the City of Yakima TBD shall be the Yakima
City Council acting in an ex officio and independent capacity, which
shall have the authority to exercise the statutory powers set forth in
Chapter 36.73 RCW.
b. The treasurer of the transportation benefit district shall be the City
Finance Director consistent with RCW 36.73.020(4).
c. The board shall develop a material change policy to address major
plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the
plan, pursuant to the requirements set forth in RCW 36.73.160(1). At
a minimum, if a transportation improvement exceeds its original cost
by more than twenty percent, as identified in the district's original plan,
a public hearing shall be held to solicit public comment regarding how
the cost change should be resolved.
4. Powers of the District. The City of Yakima TBD shall possess only the powers
of a transportation benefit district provided by law, as it now exists or is hereafter
amended.
5. Transportation Improvements Funded. The funds generated by the City of
Yakima TBD shall be used for the TBD projects described in Section 1 of this
ordinance. The TBD projects may be amended in accordance with the material
change policy described in Section 2(2)(c) of this ordinance and in accordance
with the notice, hearing and other procedures described in Chapter 36.73 RCW,
as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
6. Annual Report to the Public. As required by RCW 36.73.160(2), the Board shall
issue an annual report, indicating the status of transportation improvement costs,
transportation improvement expenditures, revenues, and construction schedules,
to the public and to newspapers of record in the City of Yakima TBD.
7. Dissolution of District. The transportation district shall be automatically
dissolved when all indebtedness of the district has been retired and when all of
the district's anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied.
Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph, phrase, or word of
this chapter should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph, phrase or word of this chapter.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective and shall be in full force and effect 30
days after its passage and publication in accordance with law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 10th day of January, 2017.
ATTEST:
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Sonya'�Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date: January 13, 2017
Effective Date: February 12, 2017
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EXHIBIT A
Transportation Benefit District ($15) Project List
Project
District
Estimated
Construction
Cost
N. 1st Street Revitalization, Ph. 2 (20 yr. bond)
1, 4, 5
10,800,000
Washington & Longfiber I/S
3
1,023,000
Aquatic Center Road (SIED Loan Payment)
5
750,000
16th & Fruitvale I/5
1, 5
816,000
1st Street & Washington I/S
3
2,000,000
Nob Hill & Fair Avenue I/S
2
256,000
Powerhouse Rd & Englewood I/S
5
800,000
Total:
16,445,000
Sidewalk Projects
3rd Avenue: Nob Hill to Walnut
4
480,000
Naches Ave. Walnut to Pacific
2
330,000
4th Street: Walnut to Pacific
2
315,000
Chestnut: 56th Ave. to 70th Ave.
6
448,200
Mead Ave: 27th Ave. to 28th Ave.
3
17,000
Brown Ave.: 7th Ave. to 16th Ave.
5
336,000
2nd Street: 'G' Street to MLK
1, 4
312,000
3rd Street: 'G' Street to MLK
1, 4
312,000
4th Street: 'G' Street to MLK
1, 4
312,000
6th Street: 'G' Street to MLK
1
312,000
7th Street: 'G' Street to MLK
1
312,000
Total:
3,486,200
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: January 10, 2017
Public Hearing relating to a Transportation Benefit District;
establishing a Transportation Benefit District (TBD), specifying that
the boundaries will coincide with the City boundaries; and
specifying the transportation improvements to be funded by the
district
Cindy Epperson, Finance and Budget Director
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City has limited transportation funding to pay for necessary transportation projects that may
alleviate congestion and preserve and maintain existing infrastructure which is necessary for
improvement, maintenance, and protection of public ways in order to adequately accommodate
existing congestion, anticipate future congestion, and avoid catastrophic failure which would result
in costly reconstruction.
RCW 35.21.225 authorizes the legislative authority of a city to establish a Transportation Benefit
District ("TBD"), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding
transportation improvements within the TBD, subject to the provisions of Chapter 36.73 RCW.
Following a public hearing on January 10, 2017, if the City Council finds it to be in the best
interests of the City to establish a citywide TBD to provide for preservation and maintenance of
the city's transportation infrastructure consistent with RCW Chapter 36.73, a draft ordinance is
attached. The City's Transportation Benefit District Project List, attached as Exhibit "A" of the draft
ordinance, identifies projects within the City that constitute transportation improvements that may
be funded by a TBD.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
Yes
Public Safety
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Pass Ordinance.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Complete the Public Hearing and, if Council chooses, pass the TBD ordinance.
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