The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About01/20/2026 09.B. Discuss material changes to the Transportation Benefit District Project List !, 1';''A'44 ki e I IN ": • l'.4‘ , F s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 9.B. For Meeting of: January 20, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Discuss material changes to the Transportation Benefit District Project List (Transportation Benefit District Fund) SUBMITTED BY: Bill Preston, Community Development Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On June 17, 2025, the City of Yakima held a public hearing related to the updated Transportation Benefit District (TBD) list. Identified was a project list which included updated funding amounts for transportation improvement needs. While the project list, and scope of projects remained the same, there are material changes to the cost of the projects. This meeting is to discuss in detail the Material Changes and move towards a Public Hearing in February pursuant to the TBD Material Change Policy. ITEM BUDGETED: No STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Discuss material changes to the TBD list and authorize moving forward with Public Meeting. ATTACHMENTS: R-2019-060 TBD Material Change Policy.pdf 2026 Material Change update.pptx 113 RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-060 A RESOLUTION adopting a material change policy for the City of Yakima TBD WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the City Council created the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District ("TBD") with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Yakima, all in accordance with Chapter 36 73 RCW, and, WHEREAS, January 10, 2017 the City Council assumed the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of a transportation benefit district , and, WHEREAS, on March 21, 2017 the City Council amended the TBD Project list which identifies projects within the City that constitute transportation improvements that may be funded by the TBD , and, WHEREAS, on December 5, 2017 the City Council established an annual $20 vehicle license fee to fund transportation improvements on the approved TBD Project list, and, WHEREAS, RCW 36 73 160 requires adoption of a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: A material change policy, as required by Chapter 36 73 RCW, is hereby established and adopted as follows Section 1. Material Change to Cost. In the event an approved transportation improvement project exceeds its original cost by more than twenty percent (20%), the City Council shall hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding how the cost change should be resolved Section 2. Material Change to Scope. In the event the scope of a transportation improvement project materially changes from that originally anticipated at project approval, the City Manager shall consult with the Director of Public Works about the scope of such changes The City Manager shall determine whether or not to place the issue on the agenda for a meeting of the City Council for discussion. If the scope change will result in an increase in cost by more than twenty percent (20%), the City Council shall hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding how the change of scope should be resolved Section 3. Material Change to Schedule. In the event that the schedule of a transportation improvement project will result in an extension of any specific project schedule by more than ninety (90)days, or, in the event that the schedule change of a transportation improvement project will result in an increase in cost by more than twenty percent (20%), the City Council shall hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding how the schedule change should be resolved Section 4. Definition of Material Change. "Material Change" as used in this policy means a change, knowledge of which would, more likely than not, have affected the governing body's decision regarding the project. The City Manager in consultation with the Director of Public Works shall have the authority to determine whether material changes have occurred that require a meeting of the City Council 114 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of June, 2019 Kathy offey Me, ATTEST. dp So ya Clal ee, City Clerk J� 41/4 115 1:3 1 0iliii b +ikY� ':_ig4 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 12. For Meeting of: June 4, 2019 ITEM TITLE: Resolution adopting a material change policy for the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District SUBMITTED BY: Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On January 10, 2017, the City Council created the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District ("TBD")with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Yakima, all in accordance with Chapter 36.73 RCW. On January 10, 2017 the City Council also assumed the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of a transportation benefit district. RCW 36.73.160 requires adoption of a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan. The resolution meets the requirements of RCW 36.73.160. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D Resolution-TBD-Material Change Policy 5/29/2019 116 2025 TBD Material Changes Bill Preston Community Development Director Office: 576-6754 A. s, . 1, SI i I ST 1. L,A. •Z Walter Ortman Parkway tt. z. `" . .x • z - , ''.: 1 -.-- Z Z , ?I t s. Yak • ‘- -z Jelf,,,on Av, Yakima Nachos - Parkway Kiwanis Pa Summitview Ave tole Gateway Spo Complex ce O i r-, si 0 0 ; : 14 0 1.0 ..., /Chestnut Ave tl, -• i S 7 O `;, , t 0 • c_Race St r4 , •.:. '''," o• ..3 ' CA > '1 •,' * , : T• T... ,r is , , 7c — E Adams St V -7S e n Division St • Pa.cific Ave 1--H 100,—,' A r• 1, lq,i r , I__IL Liucl Ir—Irii#,s, -il , E C!' if 0 ........Stata Ark Iti 11 Joon Ave -_- -. ililtdr1H-c,L1,,,I,L=IF----11 It 141iN, II II 11 \)S.--3,‘---4 • 0, '0oro c.; . • ,./ • SI I • . .., . / •.. • "•1 •• i II 1 ......•• ?;‘" .17( OR7 V6 .:.••k1411. JR, ' .19) 1.1‘Wkxxx 117 / ............. Transportation Benefit Districts RCW 36.73 • RCW 36.73.015 - Definitions • RCW 36.73.050 - Establishment of district—Public hearing—Ordinance • RCW 36.73.060 — 36.73.080 - Funding • RCW 36.73.160 -Transportation improvement projects—Material change policy—Annual report RCW 36.73.015 — Definitions • ... contained in the transportation plan... . • ... .regional significance • ... .operation and maintenance of these facilities... . l RCW 36.73.160 - Establishment of district—Public hearing—Ordinance • ... 10 days notice... . • ... .establish or modify the district • ... .specify function and transportation improvements... . :_`�____- �-„ ��,‘,,�t 1 Y %1N4,, 1 4411'...41111111111":'.- _..c i i i I + * i Nki l�yxxxxv MD _ 118 Transportation Benefit Districts RCW 36.73 • RCW 36.73.015 - Definitions • RCW 36.73.050 - Establishment of district—Public hearing—Ordinance • RCW 36.73.060 — 36.73.080 - Funding • RCW 36.73.160 -Transportation improvement projects—Material change policy—Annual report RCW 36.73.060 —Authority to levy property tax RCW 36.73.065 — Taxes, fees, charges, tolls, rebate program RCW36.73.070 —Authority to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds RCW 36.73.080 — LID special assessment bonds RCW 36.73.160 - Transportation improvement projects—Material change policy—Annual r:_w:s,,,,,, f • ... cost exceeds its original cost by more than 20%... .hold public hearing... . -7:- . .. Y ..1- +N•0 • ... .issue annual report... .. ••r '' i I # •• * '''41i+1'I,•. ,'••.... .•1/4imior ; . ,it`ll� ,,� ,,,,,,,, 119 7 Transportation Benefit District Project List 11. Name District 13-May-251111111-- Street Projects N. 1st Street Revitalization, Ph. 2/3 1,4,5 Completed 6th Ave. Roadway 1,4 $ 15,300,000 Active 1st Street&Washington I/S 3 $ 2,897,500 Washington & Longfiber I/S 3 $ 2,456,500 16th& Fruitvale I/S 1,5 $ 2,285,100 Powerhouse Rd & Englewood I/S 5 $ 1,325,700 River Road Improvements,40th to 34th (Aquatic Center) 5 Completed Nob Hill/Fair Ave. Intersection 2 $ 345,000 Active Sidewalk Projects 88th Avenue Sidewalk:Tieton Drive to Summitview Ave $ 691,000 Active/grant 3rd Avenue Sidewalk: Nob Hill to Walnut 4 $ 1,523,100 Chestnut Avenue Sidewalk: 56th Ave. to 70th Ave. 6 $ 3,452,900 Fair Avenue Sidewalk: Pacific Avenue to Nob Hill Blvd 2 $ 1,531,900 Browne Avenue Sidewalk: 7th Ave. to 15th Ave 5 $ 936,000 Naches Avenue Sidewalk: Walnut to Pacific 2 Completed 4th Street Sidewalk: Walnut to Pacific 2 Completed 2nd Street: 'G' Street to MLK 1,4 $ 1,917,400 3rd Street: 'G' Street to MLK 1,4 $ 1,899,400 $400k grant 4th Street: 'G' Street to MLK 1,4 $ 1,783,200 $400k grant 6th Street: 'G' Street to MLK 1 $ 1,817,400 7th Street: 'G'Street to MLK 1 $ 1,869,700 Mead Avenue Pedestrian Signal at 10th Avenue 3,4 Pacific Avenue Sidewalk: Fair Avenue to Jail Property 2 Completed 44th Avenue Sidewalk: Viola to Randall Park 7 $ 791,300 "`.x.‘„,, N. 16th Avenue Sidewalk: Fruitvale Blvd to River Road 5 $ 564,000 Active/grant =-- 01:.•Y� t�'�+14 Nob Hill Boulevard Sidewalk: 12th Street to 14th Street 2 /=�.•' ....rn Mead Ave: 27th Ave. to 28th Ave 3 Completed e�v'• •3rd & Division I/S Signal 4 Active/50%SIED ' r""11' 1".*-4,#!, •TOTAL $44,087,100 34,V•: •� � * Note: The project list was scoped by G&O, Inc and includes Design, RAN, CN, and Construction Engineering �.00 * •••• ,.•• * 44 knORATED l‘v120 Transportation Benefit District Project List Name 13-May-25 Comments 2026 2026 w/o Trolley tracks Street Projects _ N. 1st Street Revitalization, Ph. 1, 2, 3 _ Completed $ - 6th Ave. Roadway $15,300,000 Active _ $15,300,000 $ 8,300,000 1st Street&Washington I/S $ 2,897,500 $ 2,897,500 $ 2,897,500 Washington &Longfiber I/S $ 2,456,500 Dev/AT$500k) $ 1,956,500 $ 1,956,500 16th &Fruitvale I/S $ 2,285,100 $ 2,285,100 $ 2,285,100 Powerhouse Rd&Englewood I/S $ 1,325,700 $ 1,325,700 $ 1,325,700 River Road Imp,40th to 34th (Aquatic Center) Completed $ - $ - Nob Hill/Fair Ave. Intersection $ 345,000 Active $ 345,000 $ 345,000 Sidewalk Projects 88th Avenue Sidewalk:Tieton Drive to Summitview I $ 691,000 Active/grant Grant Grant 3rd Avenue Sidewalk: Nob Hill to Walnut $ 1,523,100 $ 1,523,100 $ 1,523,100 Chestnut Avenue Sidewalk: 56th Ave. to 70th Ave. $ 3,452,900 $ 3,452,900 $ 3,452,900 Fair Ave Sidewalk: Pacific Avenue to Nob Hill Blvd $ 1,531,900 CSP$1.2M $ 331,900 $ 331,900 Browne Avenue Sidewalk: 7th Ave.to 15th Ave $ 936,000 $ 936,000 $ 936,000 Naches Avenue Sidewalk:Walnut to Pacific Completed $ - $ - 4th Street Sidewalk:Walnut to Pacific Completed $ - $ - 2nd Street: 'G'Street to MLK $ 1,917,400 $ 1,917,400 $ 1,917,400 3rd Street:'G'Street to MLK $ 1,899,400 $ 1,899,400 $ 1,899,400 4th Street: 'G'Street to MLK $ 1,783,200 $ 1,783,200 $ 1,783,200 6th Street: 'G'Street to MLK $ 1,817,400 $ 1,817,400 $ 1,817,400 7th Street: 'G'Street to MLK $ 1,869,700 $ 1,869,700 $ 1,869,700 Mead Avenue Pedestrian Signal at 10th Avenue $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 Pacific Ave Sidewalk: Fair Avenue to Jail Property Completed $ - $ ....xxx`,l 44th Avenue Sidewalk:Viola to Randall Park $ 791,300 $ 791,300 $ 791,300 _ ........_,,1 \' `h�� N. 16th Ave Sidewalk: Fruitvale Blvd to River Road $ 564,000 Active/grant Grant Grant ��'++ Nob Hill Blvd Sidewalk: 12th Street to 14th Street $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 .,, 40 Mead Ave: 27th Ave.to 28th Ave Completed $ - $ - • • r• S 3rd &Division I/S-Signal $ 325,000 Completed SIED Loan $ 325,000 $ 325,000 TOTAL $44,412,100 , $41,457,100 $ 34,457,100 �'0,� �4 it � 1`„J. Material Change Policy R-201 9-060 • Change in Scope, Schedule, or Budget that results in a 20% change. • Public Hearing to be held to solicit comments. JJJ -{ J -14 Fr - --0011111111111 • I. h A ---� - y i= . r 9 t, . :c.,. •. . ______ _____ __A_ _ __ r."y: i ‘c.):: i r pit \ I .. # * i .. • /fi • t+l'+1 ilr kno....t•)•,$Cb• .. . i,,y RATE _ Transportation Benefit Districts RCW 36.73 RCW 36.73.020 — Taxes, fees, charges... • Extisting $20/yr vehicle fee ($1 .6M/yr) Majority Vote of City Council • Up to $40/yr vehicle fee (Additional $1 .6M/yr) • 0.1 % Sales Tax ($2.7M/yr) Voter approval required • Up to 0.3% Sales Tax Sales tax max 10yrs w/o extension No new revenue for 6 months from approval 123 Funding options $20/yr $40/yr 0.10% $20/yr+ 0.1% $ 1,600,000 $3,200,000 $2,700,000 $ 4,300,000 /yr /yr /yr /yr $ 44,412,100 27.8 13.9 16.4 10.3 $ 41,457,100 25.9 13.0 15.4 9.6 $ 34,457,100 21.5 10.8 12.8 8.0 I Bonding (20yr): $75,000/$1,000,000 $14.6M for $1.1M payment 1 • Total bonding capacity • Fee in place for 20+ years • Capacity to deliver • Which projects to do? • Need some to provide "match" i • %.-4 (,-C . i I # • • * i /fit+l'+I�I r • •.... .•'�$cb ,TED 124 Material Changes . . . . . Include trolley tracks in TBD criteria? Cost increase Public Hearing . . . . . Council directs staff what to include... ... .. No decision tonight 125