HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-187 Landerman - Moore Associates Professional ServicesRESOLUTION NO. R-2005-187
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to pay $4,500 to the Central
Washington Fair Association to pay for the professional services of
Landerman-Moore Associates related to evaluation and analysis of zoning
of the Central Washington State Fairgrounds and potential annexation of
the Fairgrounds to the City of Yakima
WHEREAS, the Central Washington Fair Association has retained Landerman-Moore
Associates to provide professional services related to evaluation and analysis of zoning of the
Central Washington State Fairgrounds and potential annexation of the Fairgrounds to the City
of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated December 1, 2005, the Central Washington Fair
Association stated that over $19,000 for Landerman-Moore Associates' work in 2005 to
complete said project had been incurred; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize
the payment of $4,500 to the Central Washington Fair Association to help pay for the
professional services of Landerman-Moore Associates related to evaluation and analysis of
zoning of the Central Washington State Fairgrounds and potential annexation of the
Fairgrounds to the City of Yakima, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to pay $4,500 to the Central
Washington Fair Association to pay for the professional services of Landerman-Moore
Associates related to evaluation and analysis of zoning of the Central Washington State
Fairgrounds and potential annexation of the Fairgrounds to the City of Yakima.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of December, 2005.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Paul P. George, Mayor
STATE FAIR PARK
i )ecembei 1, 2005
Dick Lars, City Manager
ny of Yakima
1 29 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Dear Mr `Gats,
As you are aware, we have been aggressively proceeding forward with the Annexation of the State Fair Park campus into
the ('ity. of Yakima, In January of this year, we requested a financial partnership between the City of Yakima, the ('ount\
of ‘ akima, and ourselves, for the expense of using the services of Norrn Landerman-Moore. a Strategic Planning
1. onsultant.
In the past, you have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Landerman-Moore, and to my understanding also utilized his
services regarding a future aquatic center. In this respect, 1 am sure that you will agree that Mr. 1,andcrman-Moore is an
invaluable player in not only assisting the Fair Association with this long process, but also as a resource m assisting with
rezoning and city planning
In January, you agreed to the financial partnership and generously contributed an amount of $7,500.00, a third of the
expenses for the 2004 year, As I stated in our request for additional funds letter dated November 9, 2005, this annexation
and rezoning process has continued through the 2005 year and the expenses have risen tremendously, due to the expanded
timeline and economic tactors
io date. we have made substantial progress in our cliorts, and feel confident that annexation into the City of Yakima will
occur as planned at the beginning of 2006. As we previously stated, we have already received recommended approval
from the Regional Planning Commission and our zoning change request has been recommended for approval by the
I tearing l'xaminer.
lam sure that you will agree that this annexation will riot only benefit the Central Washington State hair and the State l'au
P'ar'k Campus, but also the ('ity of Yakima through direct and indirect impacts of (airtime and interim activitie
throughout the year, With this in mind, we again respectfully request a financial partnership with the City of Yakinma in
order to complete the annexation process in an efficient manner.
`To date, the 2005 expenses have risen to over $ 19,000.00. As previously stated, your assistance in the amount of
54,500.00 will significantly impact our ability to achieve successful annexation in a timely manner 'This amount would
equal approximately 25% of our expenses incurred using Mr, Landerman-Moore's services during the 2005 year.
Again, your cooperation and support will be most beneficial. If there are any questions or concerns, please )cel free to
contact nie at any time.
Sincerely,
S'1 AVE PAIR ('ARK
(auk; lk.(; (; ,'sT1, V ART
PRESIDENT & GENERAL_ MANAGER
Central Wasil-ltrlgtofl State fair YElktma Valley SiTt'Dome
PO Box 1381 Yakima, Washington 98907 tel 509 248 1160 fax: 509,218 8093 www.tairfun corn - cwst@fairfun.coni
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6 25
For Meeting Of: December 6, 2005
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to pay $4,500 to the Central
Washington State Fair Association for professional services of Landerman-
Moore Associates to provide evaluation and analysis of zoning and
annexation issues related to the Fairgrounds.
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dick Zais, City Manager; #575-6040 \-Nc.z
Rita Anson, Finance Director; #575-6070
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Over the past eighteen months, the City of Yakima, Yakima
County and the Central Washington State Fair Association (CWSFA) have been working with
Landerman-Moore Associates to finalize annexation process and zoning for the balance of the
Central Washington State Fair property, which exists as an unincorporated island within the City
limits. The CWSFA has asked both the City and the County to make an additional contribution to
the cost of the Landerman-Moore professional services contract in a cooperative effort to complete
the work towards this annexation. In that regard, Mr. Stewart, President and General Manager of
the CWSFA, is requesting a contribution from the City of Yakima in the amount of $4,500; a like
amount has been requested from the County. The partnership between the City of Yakima,
Yakima County and the Central Washington State Fair Association has been a positive example of
good interagency cooperation to create a more prosperous future for this valley.
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing payment
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2005-187