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Home My WebLink AboutR-1997-082 Vacate Rock Avenue and Landon Avenue Alleyway• -+-roTER 509 575-6116 RESOLUTION NO. R-97- 82 A RESOLUTION fixing time for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on July 10, 1997, on a petition filed with the City Clerk by Shields Bag & Printing Company to vacate the alleyway between Rock Avenue and Landon Avenue, north of Nob Hill Boulevard. WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.79.010, a petition has been filed with the City Clerk, requesting the vacation of a street or alleyway (or portion thereof) within the City of Yakima, a true copy attached and incorporated into this resolution; and of which petition is WHEREAS, such a petition has been signed by the owners of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the property abutting upon the street or alley (or portion thereof) which is requested to be vacated, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNT, OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The above -referenced petition for vacation is hereby referred to the Hearing Examiner for public hearing pursuant to section 1.43.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. The Hearing Examiner is directed to make written recommendation to the City Council regarding said petition. The Hearing Examiner Public Hearing shall be held on July 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, which date and time are not more than sixty (60) days nor less than twenty (20) days after the passage of this resolution. It is further resolved that the City Examiner in the form and manner Section 1.43.080 of the City of Yakima Clerk give notice of the Hearing prescribed by RCW 35.79.020 and Municipal Code. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of June 1997. IES"i : City Clerk Buc anan, Mayor Mai/ -29-97 09:45A CITY OF YAKIMA WASTEWATER 509 575-6116 P.02 MEMORANDUM May 30, 1997 TO; Honorable Mayor, Members of City Council and City Manager FROM: Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Manager Doug Mayo, Project Engineer REGARDING: Wastewater .Connection Charge Study -Transmittal Memorandum for June 3, 1997 Council Meeting On May 20, 1997, Agenda Item #20, titled "Consideration of Resolution Adopting the 1997 Wastewater Connection Charge Study and Approving of Ordinance Establishing Wastewater Connection Rates and Charges" was presented to City Council for formal deliberation. Subsequent to the presentation by staff, representatives from the local Home Builders Association, the Yakima Association of Realtors, and Yakima County requested additional time to review the proposal before City Council formally acted upon the agenda item. City Council deferred the item until the June 3, 1997 regular City Council meeting respecting the request of the Home Builders Association and the Yakima Association of Realtors for an additional two weeks review and discussion time. City representatives met with the Home Builders Association, by their invitation, on May 21, 1997. Councilman John Puccinelli lead the City presentation. On May 27, 1997, City staff met with the Realtors Association at the invitation of Ron Anderson. At both meetings, the City followed the deliberation outline (see attached) as the presentation guide, then answered questions from the groups and followed up with additional comments as necessary. We are not privy to any action or recommendations these two groups may make to City Council regarding this matter at the June 3rd City Council meeting. One common misunderstanding, which surfaced in both discussions, involved the "sewer surcharge" on bi-monthly service charges for unincorporated customers: For clarification, the following points are instructive: (1) There currently, does not exist a "sewer surcharge" for outside city customers. A multiplier is not applied to the inside city rate to determine the outside city rate as was the case some years back. The bi-monthly charge assessed to this customer class is calculated from a distinct and detailed cost base. wwoo memo May 29. 1997 ow May -29-97 09:45A CITY OF YAKIMA WASTEWATER GJ - 4.20607 575-5115 P.03 This is consistent with necessary outcome _ with • and a � �ovv�aa, � uu rcurne QT rate formulation using the "Utility Basis" for non -owner customers and "Cash Basis" for owner investors (City) -- as found in the adopted 1994 and 1996 Wastewater Cost of Service Studies. (2) The e facility "operation and maintenance (O&M)" charges are covered by the monthly service charges and are distinct and separate from the costs and revenues discussed in the Wastewater Connection Charge Study. The Wastewater Connection Charge revenues are to be used for capacity expansions in the trunkage and treatment systems required to accommodate new customers. O&M costs, rehabilitation and new mandate expenditures are shared by the entire customer base through their bi-monthly service charges. During the May 20 Council discussion, Councilman Barnett noted that, in the Study, annual adjustments to the rates and charges were proposed to be determined by the Seattle Construction Cost index (CCI). However, the ordinance before you presents an annual adjustment of 3%. Since the Study was prepared, legal counsel advised that adjusting by a flat percentage, adjustable by ordinance amendment, was the preferred method of dealing with the increased cost of construction over time. Staff respectfully acknowledges Councilman Barnett's observation • memo May 29. 1997 car City of Yakima 1997 Wastewater Connection Charge Study May 20, 1997 DELIBERATION OUTLINE • This study fulfills Council direction from the adopted 1994 and 1996 Wastewater Cost of Service Study, and the GMA Capital Facilities Plan. • This study's recommendations are consistent with and continue City Council policy eliminating cost subsidies from City of Yakima rate payers. • New growth pays for itself with regards to trunkage and treatment capacity_ needs. • Existing connections do not pay the fees outlined in this study. • This study recommends a program, if enacted, which protects the monthly user (0 & M) rates from increases due to new growth. • Monthly user (0 & M) rates would need to be increased approximately 15% to raise a commensurate $1,045,000. If the program were to be accelerated, the monthly user rate increase would be higher. • This study updates the base costs used in the existing Capital Cost Recovery Charge (CCRC) program -- a necessary technical correction. • Typical connection charges: Est. Avg. Likely Proposed 1997 Zone Lot Size (SF) Existing Charge Charge One (City Limits) 10.000 $250 $1,350 Two (current urban area) 10,000 $830 $3.800 Three (urban reserve) 10,000 Does not exist $5,600 • The average cost of a new 10,000 SF fully improved lot in the west urban area is $42,500. The proposed Wastewater Connection Charge would be approximately 9% of the value of the above referenced lot cost. The cost of an adequate septic system may exceed $4,000 -- approximately 9.5% of the cost of the above lot. • This program does not pay for new treatment mandates nor rehabilitation of existing facilities. Monthly User Rate Connection Charge O&M Treatment Expansion Replacement & Repair Assist w/ New Trunk & Interceptors New Mandates/NPDES Permit Requirements • There are no new revenues to accomodate growth -- funds for capacity needs must come from somewhere. If grants and low interest loans are competitively acquired, adjustments to the base costs could be made. wwcc do May 20, 1997 cw BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM NO, C FOR MEETING OF: June 3. 1997 ITEM TITLE: Resolution setting July 10, 1997 as the date for a Public Hearing by the Hearing Examiner to consider a petition filed with the City Clerk by Shields Bag & Printing Company to vacate a portion of alley right-of-way in the vicinity of Rock Avenue, Landon Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. SUBMITTED BY: Glenn J. Valenzuela, Director of Community & Econo Development CONTACT PERSON / TELEPHONE: Dan Valoff, Associate Planner, 575-6163 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Shields Bag & Printing has filed a petition with the City Clerk requesting to vacate the alley way between Rock Avenue and Landon Avenue, north of Nob Hill Boulevard, in order to construct a 91 stall parking lot. The petition for vacation is referred to the Hearing Examiner for public hearing pursuant to section 1.43.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. The Hearing Examiner is directed to make written recommendation to the City Council regarding said petition. The Hearing Examiner Public Hearing shall be held on July 10, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. Resolution Ordinance_. Contract _ Other (Specify) Funding Source APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: " ity Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set the date of public hearing for July 10, 1997 BOARD RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: