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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 1, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
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1. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS for REMOTE ACCESS - Individuals, who would
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
4. CONSENT AGENDA - All items listed under the Consent Agenda are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by roll call
vote as one motion (in the form listed below). There will be no separate
discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by Councilmembers,
the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda
and considered separately.
6 - 29 (a) Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 17th and 24th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting
held on April 17, 2023, and, the Special Meeting and scheduled
Workshop held on April 24, 2023.
30 - 31 (b) Bills and Communications
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To approve claims in the total amount of $6,242,428.08 ($4,408,590.04
in Check Nos. 255377-255715; $654,820.93 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 840091-840145, 840162-840272, 840279-840310, 840312-
840445, 840447, 840454-840557, 840560-840561, 840563, 840579-
840622; $19,420.10 in Check Nos. 54337-54343; $1,159,597.01 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30189470-30190096).
32 - 36 (c) Ordinance No. 4666 - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code
Creating Chapter 8.07 "Compost Procurement"
To adopt Ordinance No. 4666, crating a new Chapter 8.07 of the Pasco
Municipal Code entitled "Compost Procurement," and, further,
authorize publication by summary only.
37 - 82 (d) Ordinance No. 4668 - Amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter
25.127 - Zoning from Waterfront Development District to Mixed
Use District
To adopt Ordinance No. 4668, amending the Pasco Municipal Code
Section 25.2.010 "Establishment of Zoning Districts" and Chapter
25.127 "WD Waterfront Development District" replacing the "WD
Waterfront Development District" to "MU Mixed-Use Zoning District."
83 - 228 (e) Resolution No. 4344, Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Plan
To approve Resolution No. 4344, authorizing the City Manager to
adopt the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
229 - 255 (f) Resolution No. 4345 - Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for Design Services for the Process Water
Reuse Facility Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project
To approve Resolution No. 4345, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering,
Inc. of Richland, Washington, for the Process Water Reuse Facility
Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project.
256 - 266 (g) Resolution No. 4346, Interlocal Cooperative Agreement – Cities of
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and Benton Franklin
Health District for Funding of Regional Algal Bloom Laboratory
Screening Service
To approve Resolution No. 4346, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Cities of
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and the Benton Franklin
Health District for the funding of a Regional Algal bloom screening
laboratory and services.
(RC) MOTION: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
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5. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
267 - 270 (a) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation
Mayor Barajas will read the proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as,
"Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pasco,
Washington.
271 - 274 (b) Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
Mayor Barajas will read the proclamation for "Municipal Clerk Week -
April 30th through May 6th" and present the proclamation to City of
Pasco staff Department Assistant II, Maricela Galvez, Executive
Assistant April Culwell, Deputy City Clerk Krystle Shanks and City
Clerk Debby Barham.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The public may address Council on any items unless
it relates to a scheduled Public Hearing. This item is provided to allow the
opportunity to bring items to the attention of the City Council or to express an
opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for debate or for the
posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate response. Some
questions require consideration by Council over time and after a deliberative
process with input from a number of different sources; some questions are
best directed to staff members who have access to specific information.
Citizen comments will normally be limited to three minutes each by the Mayor.
Those with lengthy messages are invited to summarize their comments and/or
submit written information for consideration by the Council outside of formal
meetings.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
(a) Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
275 - 284 (b) General Fund Monthly Report - March 2023
8. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
285 - 298 (a) *Resolution No. 4347 & Ordinance No. 4669 - Change Orders No.
18-21 for the Lewis Street Overpass and Budget Amendment
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4347, authorizing the City
Manager to execute Change Orders No. 11 to the construction contract
with Cascade Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4669, amending the 2023 -
2024 Capital Projects Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 4620) of the City
of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide
additional appropriation in the City's Overlay Fund for the Lewis Street
Overpass (LSO) Project.
299 - 307 (b) Ordinance No. 4667 - Carryover Funds for Capital Projects from
2021- 2022 Biennium
OPTION A (CIP only)
To adopt Ordinance No.4667, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial
Budget (Ordinances Nos. 4619 and 4620) of the City of Pasco,
Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide for additional
appropriation from the carryover of the prior year budget to complete
capital projects and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
-or-
OPTION B (CIP and Equipment Replacement)
To adopt Ordinance No.4667, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial
Budget (Ordinances Nos. 4619 and 4620) of the City of Pasco,
Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide for additional
appropriation from the carryover of the prior year budget to com plete
capital projects, and capital equipment and vehicle purchases, and
further, authorize publication by summary only.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
308 (a) Cancellation of May 22, 2023 Council Workshop
MOTION: I move to approve the cancellation of the regularly scheduled
Council Workshop set for May 22, 2023.
12. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) Consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate
purchase or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase
price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) (10 minutes)
14. ADJOURNMENT
15. ADDITIONAL NOTES
(a) (RC) Roll Call Vote Required
* Item not previously discussed
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Q Quasi-Judicial Matter
MF# “Master File #....”
309 - 310 (b) Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals (Reference Only)
(c) REMINDERS
• Monday, May 1st, 5:30PM: Traffic Safety Listening Session
- Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers, 525 N. Third Ave,
Pasco
• Wednesday, May 3rd, 2:00PM: Grand Opening Ceremony -
Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Pasco Campus), 204 W.
Clark St, Pasco
• Friday, May 5th, 11:00AM: Pasco Penske Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony - Penske Truck Rental - 1522 E. Hillsboro St,
Pasco
• Monday, May 8th, 12:00PM: Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Lunch Meeting - Pasco Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N. 20th Ave,
Pasco
This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on
Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at
www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive.
Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the
Clerk for assistance.
Servicio de intérprete puede estar disponible con aviso. Por favor
avisa la Secretaria Municipal dos días antes para garantizar la
disponibilidad. (Spanish language interpreter service may be
provided upon request. Please provide two business day's notice
to the City Clerk to ensure availability.)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 25, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Debra Barham, City Clerk
City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 17th and 24th
I. REFERENCE(S):
04.17.2023 & 04.24.2023 Draft Council Minutes
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on April
17, 2023, and, the Special Meeting and scheduled Worksho p held on April 24,
2023.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 17, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph
Campos, David Milne, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: Zahra Roach
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear,
Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Rick White, Community
& Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney requested that the New Business Item "Resolution No.
4343 - Appointing Adam R. Lincoln as the City Manager and Approving the
Employment Agreement with Adam R. Lincoln for the Position of City Manager," be
moved before Section 4 "Consent Agenda" on the Council Meeting Agenda.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to move the New Business Item No. 11(a) Resolution No. 4343 -
Appointing Adam R. Lincoln as the City Manager and Approving the Employment
Agreement with Adam R. Lincoln for the position of City Manager up before
Section 4 for discussion and action.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 4343 - Appointing Adam R. Lincoln as the City Manager and
Approving the Employment Agreement with Adam R. Lincoln for the position
of City Manager
Council expressed appreciation and support for Mr. Lincoln as the next City
Manager.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4343, appointing Adam R. Lincoln as City Manager
and approving the Employment Agreement for Adam R. Lincoln for the position
of City Manager.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
Mayor Barajas administered the Oath to City Manager to Mr. Lincoln.
Mr. Lincoln expressed his appreciation for Council's support, as well as the support
from his family in the appointment of City Manager.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 7:13 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 3rd and 10th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on April 3, 2023, and April 10, 2023, respectively.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,398,679.14 ($4,899,0 14.64 in Check
Nos. 255074-255376; $222,733.68 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 840146-840147,
840158-840159, 840274, 840276-840277; $16,362.17 in Check Nos. 54324-
54336; $1,260,568.65 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30188842 -30189469).
To approve bad debt write-off for accounts receivable including Utility Billing,
Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, and Miscellaneous Accounts in the total
amount of $427,488.59 and, of that amount, authorize $107,327.07 to be turned
over for collection.
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Resolution No. 4337 - Bid Award East UGA Expansion Sewer Local
Improvement District No. 152 Phase 4
To approve Resolution No. 4337, Awarding Bid No. 21295 -D for the East Urban
Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District (LID) No.152,
Phase 4 Project to Apollo, Inc., of Kennewick, Washington, and further, authorize
the Interim City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing for all
necessary budget adjustments.
Resolution No. 4338 - Pasco Public Facilities District Interlocal Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 4338, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the Pasco Public Facilities District and the City of
Pasco for formalization of cooperative relationships.
Resolution No. 4339 - Lewis Street Overpass Change Orders
To approve Resolution No. 4339, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
Change Orders No. 12-17 to the construction contract with Cascade Bridge, LLC.
for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
Resolution No. 4340 - Amendment No. 3 to Consor PSA for Construction
Support Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2
project.
To approve Resolution No. 4340, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement with Consor North
America, Inc. for Construction Support Services for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Improvements Phase 2 Project.
Resolution No. 4341 - Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. for
Construction Management Services for the Wastewater T reatment Plant
Improvements Phase 2 Project
To approve Resolution No. 4341, awarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase 2 Project Construction Management Services to HDR, Inc. of
Pasco, Washington, in the amount of $2,274,107.91, and further authorize the
Interim City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Resolution No. 4342 - Change Order No. 12 for the West Pasco Water
Treatment Plant Phase 1 and Budget Amendment
To approve Resolution No. 4342, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 12 to the construction contract with Apollo, Inc. for the West
Pasco Water Treatment (WPWTP) Improvements, Phase 1 project.
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Approval of Letter of Support for the Confederated Tribes of the Colvill e
Reservation Pasco Project
To approve Resolution No. 4342, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 12 to the construction contract with Apollo, Inc. for the West
Pasco Water Treatment (WPWTP) Improvements, Phase 1 project.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adjourn into Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss with legal
counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
RESULT: Motion carried. 4-2
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, and Councilmember Campos
NAYS: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Campos asked for clarification on what types of comments were allowed during
the public comment period and during the public hearing period.
City Attorney Ferguson confirmed that there was one public hearing scheduled for
the meeting and that would be the appropriate place to hear the public's testimony
and comments. He also stated that there was another quasi-judicial matter
scheduled under Section 9 "Ordinances and Resolutions Not relating to Hearings,"
Item 9(b) "Ordinance No. 664 - Columbia Shores Planned Unit Development
Rezone." He confirmed that the public hearing for that action occurred at a recent
Hearing Examiner's hearing. Therefore, no additional testimony or comments may
be given during the public comment period or during the d iscussion of that item.
Prent Houch, Pasco resident, expressed concern about public notice related to
public hearings.
Salina Savage, Pasco resident, commented about 20 acres of property she owns
and communications regarding the change in the zoning of that property.
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Arron Richardson, Pasco resident, commented on a safety concern located within
his neighborhood.
Mr. Ferguson reiterated that Item 9(b) "Ordinance No. 4664 - Columbia Shores
Planned Unit Development Rezone," was properly noticed and the public hearing
for it was conducted by the City's Hearing Examiner. No additional comments, that
may affect Council's decision, may be given by the public.
Mr. Milne expressed concern regarding the street racing that occurs within his
neighborhood and explained that was why residents were at the meeting.
Mr. Ferguson stated that if the comments are related to the quasi-judicial matter,
then no comments should be allowed.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney recommended that Council adjourn into Executive
Session.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adjourn into Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss with legal
counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
RESULT: Motion carried. 4-2
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, and Councilmember Campos
NAYS: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:38 PM for 10 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City
Manager, City Attorney and Community and Economic Development Director.
At 7:49 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue for
another 10 minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:01 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Mr. Milne proposed a listening session regarding "public safety including road safety"
be held within the next two weeks.
Mr. Lincoln confirmed that staff would schedule the listening session for
road/pedestrian/other modes of transportation safety concerns, which would include
staff from Public Works, Community & Economic Development and Police.
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Julian Jensen, Kennewick, WA resident and Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Union representative, commented on the contractor for Lewis Street Overpass Project;
noted that less than fifteen-percent union apprentices were on the job as required by
law and recommended carpenters from his local union be considered.
Juan Flores, Pasco resident and local union carpenter apprentice, commented on the
lack of union carpenters on the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
Joshua Davis, Richland WA resident and local union carpenter apprentice, commented
on the lack jobs locally a union carpenter apprentice.
Jerry Roach, Pasco resident, commented on appropriate notice for public hearings.
Bill Warren, Pasco resident, commented on City Manager/Council form of governmen t
and staff responses to it's citizens.
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and Downtown Pasco business owner, commented
Marla Marvin, Pasco resident and Save Our Shoreline representative, commented on
the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. She expressed support for
shoreline area identified in the Broadmoor Area Master Plan and submitted copies of a
map to City Clerk Barham. The map was distributed to Council.
Pete Ricci, Pasco resident, commented on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Master Plan and recommended changing the Parks and Recreation Division to the
Parks and Recreation Department to better address the needs of the parks and
shoreline within Pasco.
Robert Carosino, Pasco resident, commented on the Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan and requested a modification to the Master Plan. He stated that he
provided the proposed modification to Council in writing.
Marie Ruzine-Roach, Pasco resident, asked when will the Public Safety Listening
Session be held and how will citizens be notified if they do not follow social media. Ms.
Pashon took Ms. Ruzine-Roach's contact information.
Stephen Bauman, Franklin County resident, asked that Council discuss the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2022-003 when it comes before them under Item
9(a), Ordinances Nos. 4649- to 4663 - Approving the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Campos, announced that Delta High School is looking for opportunities to host
their students via job shadowing event within the next week or so.
Mr. Milne, commented on the recent Arbor Day event held in Kurtzman Park.
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Mayor Barajas commented on the recent Charter College graduation where she as
a key-note speaker. She also commented on the Catholic Charities new housing
facility ribbon cutting event. Lastly, she announced that a Pasco, Peru Fire
Department delegation would be at the City on Wednesday, April 19th.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Q Public Hearing and Ordinance No. 4648, Empire Bros Construction Rights-
of-Way Vacation (VAC 2022-010)
Mayor Barajas announced that the Empire Bros Construction Right -of-Way
Vacation was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the
procedure for quasi-judicial items.
Mr. White provided brief report on the proposed rights-of-way vacation with Empire
Bros Construction.
Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of
questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential
conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Cou ncilmembers,
he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of
Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
vacation.
Steven Bauman, representative to neighboring property owner, expressed support
for this action.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4648, vacating portions of rights -of-way in
Washington Addition to Pasco in the vicinity of East Helena Street, and further,
authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinances Nos. 4649 to 4663 - Approving the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
Mr. White introduced Planning Manager Gonzalez who provided a brief update to
the proposed 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA). He discussed the
evaluation criteria and additional factors for the CPAs consideration. He stated that
staff recommends approval of all of the privately initiated applications, with the
exception of CPA2022-003. Staff recommended that CPA2022-003 be moved and
placed on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket as the require d
Environmental Impact Statement was still pending. Mr. Gonzalez also commented
on the City initiated applications, noting that staff recommended approval of these
CPAs.
Mr. Serrano asked when the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket will
come forward for Council consideration. Mr. Gonzalez confirmed that the 2023
docket will be brought forward in 2024 as only one amendment can be done
annually.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the proposed CPA2022-013 to establish the
Downtown Land Use and amended the Pasco Municipal Code, Chapter 25.95
"Central Business Overlay District" related to the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Docket
and the Downtown Pasco Master Plan.
Mr. Gonzales responded to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney also expressed concern about the off-street parking in the
District and support for protecting the residents located within and next to the
Central Business Overlay District and requested staff provide an explanation at a
later time.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4649, adopting the Broadmoor Boulevard and
Burns Road (CPA2022-001) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapt er
36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4650, adopting the West Argent and Road 68 (CPA2022 -
002) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco
Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
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RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4651, adopting the Broadmoor Boulevard (CPA2022 -
004) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco
Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
Public Comments for CPA2022-006
Peter Harpster, representative for the owner, expressed support for the CPA2022 -
006.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4652, adopting the Burns Road, between Convention
Drive and Ochoco Lane (CPA2022-006) future land use amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management
Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4653, adopting the Wrigley Drive (CPA2022-007) future
land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco Pursuant
to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4654, adopting the Chapel Hill Boulevard
(CPA2022-008) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4655, adopting the Broadmoor Boulevard (CPA2022 -
009) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco
Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4656, adopting the North 28th Avenue
(CPA2022-010) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
Public Comments for CPA2022-011
Prent Houck, Pasco resident, understood that CPA 2022-011 was moved out for
two weeks. He expressed confusion on how to locate the specifics (agenda reports)
for the actions before Council tonight.
Mr. Lincoln confirmed that Council directed staff to hold a special listening session
regarding Road Public Safety will be scheduled within the next two weeks. Mr.
Lincoln explained how to access the agenda reports online.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4657, adopting the West Court Street
(CPA2022-011) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
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RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
Public Comments for CPA2022-013
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and downtown Pasco business owner,
suggested that parking be reviewed within the entire downtown area and develop
a plan for parking. He also inquired about required traffic studies required when a
new business starts the permitting process.
Mr. Gonzalez responded that staff has received comments about developing a
parking plan and it would be discussed with the implementation of the Downtown
Pasco Master Plan, as early as the next scheduled Downtown Pasco Development
Authority Board meeting. He also stated that traffic studies are not related to this
action.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4658, to establish Downtown Land Use and ame nd the
Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 25.95, "Central Business Overlay District"
related to 2022 Comprehensive Plan Docket and the Downtown Pasco Master
Plan (CPA2022-013).
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4659, approving the Broadmoor Master Plan
and amending the Pasco Municipal Code by creating Chapter 25.97 "Broadmoor
Overlay District," related to 2022 Comprehensive Plan Docket and Broadmoor
Master Plan (CPA2022-014).
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4660, adopting the Heritage Boulevard/Ramgar
Estates (CPA2022-015) future land use amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
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of the City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management Act Chapter 36.70A
RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4661, adopting the West Court Street, between 19th
Avenue & 14th Avenue (CPA2022-016) future land use amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth Management
Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4662, adopting the 10th Avenue, between West
A Street & West Washington Street (CPA2022-017) future land use amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Pasco Pursuant to the Growth
Management Act Chapter 36.70A RCW.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4663, amending the Future Land Use Map descriptions
and the Pasco Municipal Code, Section 25.215.015 "Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Density Table" related to 2022 Comprehensive Plan Docket and Broadmoor
Master Plan (CPA2022-018).
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
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Public Comments for CPA2022-003
Steve Bauman, representative for property owner, asked Council to move this item
forward tonight.
Mr. Serrano stated that there is a need for affordable housing. He cited WAC 197-
11, asked for clarification of the SEPA process and expressed support to approve
CPA 2022-003.
Mr. Ferguson referred WAC 197-11-070 and stated that the Final Environmental
Impact Statement has not been completed and until it is, this action cannot move
forward at this time.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to continue the evaluation of CPA2022-003 to the 2023 Comprehensive
Plan Amendment cycle per WAC 197-11-070.
RESULT: Motion carried 4-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, and Councilmember Campos
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Milne
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 9:23 PM.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS CONTINUED
Ordinance No. 4664 - Columbia Shores Planned Unit Development Rezone
(PP/PUD 2021-002)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed Planned Unit Development
Rezone for Columbia Shores.
Mayor Barajas announced that the Columbia Shore Planned Unit Development
Rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the
procedure for quasi-judicial items.
Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of
questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential
conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers,
he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of
Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward.
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Mr. Milne disclosed that he had communications with neighbors and placed a
message online, which has since been removed.
Mr. Campos requested that Mr. Milne recuse himself from this issue. Mr. Milne left
the Council Chambers.
Mr. Serrano disclosed that he had communications with others and recused himself
from the matter. He left the Council Chambers
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney disclosed that he received comments during the Public
Comment section of the meeting; however, did not feel that it affected his ability to
take action on this item.
Mr. Ferguson asked the audience if they had issue with any Council member from
taking action on this item.
No one spoke up from the audience.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked a few clarifying questions and Mr. White provided
answers.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4664, rezoning Parcels A and B of Record
Survey No. 1903700 from R-3 to R-3/PUD, and further, authorize publication by
summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 4-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, and Councilmember Campos
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
Mr. Serrano and Mr. Milne returned to the Council Chambers.
Resolution No. 4320 - Acceptance of 2023-2028 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Master Plan
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the proposed 2023-2028 Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Master Plan.
Mr. Campos expressed thanks for the community members for their efforts in
helping form the PROS Master Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked staff where and when can Council be provided the
venue to discuss the specifics and details for park space, such as a shoreline park
and open space within the Broadmoor area.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4320, adopting the 2023 -2028 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan and, further, instruct the City
Manager and staff to begin working to implement the plan and its
recommendations.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
Resolution No. 4323 - Naming of New Park in Madison Park Neighborhood
Mr. Ratkai introduced Recreation Services Manager Kubalek who provided a brief
report on naming of a new park located within Madison Park neighborhood.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to approve Resolution No. 4323, approving the name, "Spartan Park" for the new
City Park located at the corner of Porto Lane & Santa Cruz Lane, located in the
Madison Park neighborhood.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Roach
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Campos asked for the history and an explanation on why the background check for
the purchase of firearms takes a little longer than in other cities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:55 PM for 25 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and
Discussion with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, and the City Attorney.
Mr. Serrano left the Executive Session at 9:58 PM
Mr. Serrano and Mr. Ratkai entered the Executive Session at 10:08 PM.
Mr. Ratkai left the Executive Session at 10:17 PM.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 10:20 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this ____ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 24, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David
Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear,
Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Rick White, Community
& Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Ferguson requested an Executive Session with Council for 10 minutes per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
MOTION: Councilmember Serrano moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adjourn into Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss with legal counsel
about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas and Councilmember Roach
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Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:04 PM for ten minutes to discuss
with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Serrano declined to go into Executive Session an d remained in Council
Chambers.
Ms. Roach joined the meeting remotely and adjourned to the Executive Session at
7:05 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting back to order at 7:15 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance - Redistricting of Council Voting Districts to Include Annexed
Areas since April 2020 and Adoption of Proposed Precincts
Mr. Serrano recused himself from voting on this item and left the Council Chambers
at 7:15 PM.
Mr. Ferguson provided a brief report on the current redistricting of the Council
Voting Districts, which includes the annexed property from April 2020 forward and
recommended adoption of the proposed precincts as provided by Franklin County.
MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4665, adopting the Redistricting Map to include annexed
areas since April 2020 and amending Chapter 1.15 of the Pasco Municipal Code
entitled "Voting Districts" to reference proposed precincts by Franklin County,
and further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Roach
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
Mr. Serrano returned to the Council Chambers at 7:20 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this __ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:15 PM - Monday, April 24, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David
Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach
Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jesse Rice, Information
Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Jacob Gonzalez, Interim
Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works
Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Campos reported on the Good Roads & Transportation Association meeting he
recently attended.
Mr. Milne reported on the Pasco Business Advisory Council and Pasco School District's
Skilled & Technical Advisory Committee meetings he recently attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney reported on the Pasco Public Facilities District Board and the
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board meetings he attended recently. He also
commented on the annual Pasco Taco Crawl, which opened the past weekend.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
COPA (Colima-Pasco Association) Symphony Concert Update and
Sponsorship Request
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Ms. Pashon introduced Jose Iniguez, COPA Event Organizer & COPA performer,
and Gabriel Portugal, COPA President.
Mr. Portugal presented a photo book of the COPA Collaboration & Friendship
Association, which includes photos of Colima, Mexico representatives' visit to
Pasco, WA in September 2022. He also presented a (second) signed certificate of
the Friendship and Collaboration between Pasco, WA and the State of Col ima,
Mexico.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney accepted both items on behalf of Council.
Mr. Iniguez provided a brief update regarding the next COPA Concert scheduled
during the Summer of 2024 and requested the same Sponsorship funding from the
City.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked if the $15,000 funding request is in the City's
Budget.
Mr. Lincoln said that it was not; however, there is time to include it during a budget
amendment.
Mr. Brown expressed appreciation for the event held in September 2022.
Mr. Serrano asked if this funding request would displace any other budgeted
projects.
Mr. Lincoln said that it should not displace any other City projects, based on the
amount requested.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney also expressed appreciation for September 2022 event
and looks forward to the 2024 event.
Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Monthly Report
Mr. White introduced Jerry Martinez, Downtown Pasco Development Authority
Executive Director, who provided a presentation of the DPDA monthly activities and
business items. He announced his resignation effective in June 2023.
Mr. Serrano asked that Mr. Martinez prepare a report to Council regarding the
additional funding given to DPDA and where the DPDA budget is at mid-year.
Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Martinez for the work he has accomplished
with DPDA during his time as its Executive Director.
2021-2022 Biennium Financial Update - Fourth Quarter 2022
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the City's 2021-2022 Biennium,
specifically for the the Fourth (4th) Quarter of 2022.
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Mayor Pro Tem Maloney provided a few comments regarding the financial standing
of the City at the end of 2022.
Ordinance - Carryover Funds for Capital Projects from 2021- 2022 Biennium
Ms. Buckley provided a brief report on the 2021-2022 Biennium Capital
Improvement Projects carryover of unspent funds to be added to the 2023 -2024
CIP Budget.
Ordinance - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code Creating Chapter 8.07
"Compost Procurement"
Mr. Ferguson provided a brief report on the Washington State requirement to
update the City's Municipal Code the include a new chapter entitled "Compost
Procurement."
Mr. Campos recalled that Mr. Worley had mentioned carbon tax credits in the past
and would this be a consideration for this new compost procurement requirement.
He also asked if the City's solid waste provider, Basin Disposal, Inc. (BDI) would
add a recycling component to their routes.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Lincoln reported on the recent visit from the Peruvian delegates who live in Pasco,
Peru.
Mr. Ratkai, announced an upcoming pet adoption event and noted that the T -Cities
Animal Control Authority shelter will be participating in that event.
Mr. Lincoln announced the following items:
• Mr. White's last day was scheduled for Friday, April 28th and his retirement
celebration will be held in Council Chambers that afternoon
• Stellar year for the City of Pasco's capital projects, which were partially funded
by the Washington State grants totaling nearly $9M and a list of Transportation
projects that were fully funded
• Cannabis ordinance will be presented to Council at their May 8th Workshop
Mr. Campos expressed appreciation for Mr. White's time as the Community & Economic
Development Director. He commented on Council's community identity/engagement
goal and looks forward to a future workshop on the topic.
Ms. Roach also express appreciation to Mr. White.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the Blakes Decision as he witnessed several
instances of illegal drug use, drug sale and public indecent acts in Peanuts Park over
the weekend. He asked about community resource officers.
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Mr. Campos asked that more discussion regarding homelessness, another Council
goal, within Pasco.
Mr. Serrano commented on some information he shared with Mr. Lincoln and Mr.
Ferguson where some other communities are addressing the use of illegal drug use
and the need to help those individuals.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this __ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Darcy Buckley, Finance Director
Finance
SUBJECT: Bills and Communications
I. REFERENCE(S):
Accounts Payable 05.01.23
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,242,428.08 ($4,408,590.04 in Check
Nos. 255377-255715; $654,820.93 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 840091-840145,
840162-840272, 840279-840310, 840312-840445, 840447, 840454-840557,
840560-840561, 840563, 840579-840622; $19,420.10 in Check Nos. 54337-
54343; $1,159,597.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30189470 -30190096).
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
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REPORTING PERIOD:
May 1, 2023
Claims Bank Payroll Bank Gen'l Bank Electronic Bank Combined
Check Numbers 255377-255715 54337-54343
Total Check Amount $4,408,590.04 $19,420.10 Total Checks 4,428,010.14$
Electronic Transfer Numbers 840091-840145 30189470-30190096
840162-840272
840279-840310
840312-840445
840447
840454-840557
840560-840561
840563
840579-840622
Total EFT Amount $654,820.93 $1,159,597.01 $0.00 Total EFTs 1,814,417.94$
Grand Total 6,242,428.08$
Councilmember
1,103,888.03
42,322.78
30,405.17
310.00
3,279.33
73,448.06
33,515.13
640.52
18,036.63
1,920.09
2,282.54
656.26
23,397.27
13,541.67
9,753.71
1.37
HOTEL/MOTEL EXCISE TAX 13,847.20
1,355,428.42
592,195.50
39,177.19
112.33
368,724.76
733,215.14
240,673.63
3,505.89
1,538,149.46
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS:6,242,428.08$
April 13 - April 26, 2023
C I T Y O F P A S C O
Council Meeting of:
Accounts Payable Approved
The City Council
City of Pasco, Franklin County, Washington
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury the materials have been furnished, the services rendered or the labor performed as described
herein and the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the city and we are authorized to authenticate and certify to such claim.
Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager Griselda Garcia, Finance Manager
We, the undersigned City Councilmembers of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, do hereby certify on this
1st day of May, 2023 that the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received and are approved for payment:
Councilmember
SUMMARY OF CLAIMS BY FUND:
GENERAL FUND
STREET
C.D. BLOCK GRANT
HOME CONSORTIUM GRANT
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER
AMBULANCE SERVICE
TRAC DEVELOPMENT & OPERATING
CEMETERY
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
ANIMAL CONTROL
SENIOR CENTER OPERATING
MULTI-MODAL FACILITY
RIVERSHORE TRAIL & MARINA MAIN
REVOLVING ABATEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER
GENERAL CAP PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
UTILITY, WATER/SEWER
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - OPERATING GOVERNMENTAL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - OPERATING BUSINESS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - REPLACEMENT GOVERNMENTAL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - REPLACEMENT BUSINESS
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE
FLEX
PAYROLL CLEARING
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 26, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Eric Ferguson, City Attorney
City Manager
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 4666 - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code Creating
Chapter 8.07 "Compost Procurement"
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4666, crating a new Chapter 8.07 of
the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Compost Procurement," and, further,
authorize publication by summary only.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
In March 2022, House Bill 1799 (ESSHB 1799) was signed into Washington law,
with a primary goal of increasing the diversion of organic materials going to
landfills in order to reduce methane emissions as landfills are a significant source
of methane emissions.
As more organic materials are diverted and recycled, it is critical that the compost
manufactured be procured by local jurisdictions and others in order to support
the economic viability of these processes and program.
It is well established that compost production and use provide significant
environmental benefits to the soil and food, and for these reasons, ESSHB 1799
requires that most cities and counties in Washington adopt a compost
procurement ordinance by 2023.
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The goal of the compost procurement ordinance is to encourage procurement of
composting products by the City of Pasco, as well as to comply with the
requirements of RCW 43.19A. Staff would welcome discussion on how best to
implement these requirements in the City of Pasco and recommend s approval
of the proposed Ordnance (attached) creating a new Chapter 8.07 entitled
“Compost Procurement” of the Pasco Municipal Code.
At the April 24th Workshop, staff presented the proposed amendment to the
PMC to Council.
V. DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance creating a new PMC Chapter 8.07.
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 8.07 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED “COMPOST PROCUREMENT.”
WHEREAS, in March 2022, ESSHB 1799 was signed into Washington law , with a
primary goal of increasing the diversion of organic materials going to landfills in order to reduce
methane emissions as landfills are a significant source of methane emissions ; and
WHEREAS, as more organic materials are diverted and recycled, it is critical that the
compost manufactured be procured by local jurisdictions and others in order to support the
economic viability of these processes and programs; and
WHEREAS, it is well established that compost production and use provide significant
environmental benefits to our soil and food , and for these reasons, ESSHB 1799 requires that
most cities and counties in Washington adopt a compost procurement ordinance by 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Chapter 8.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code, entitled “Compost
Procurement” shall be and hereby is created and shall read as follows:
Chapter 8.07
COMPOST PROCUREMENT
Sections:
8.07.010 Definitions.
8.07.020 General Policy.
8.07.030 Local Purchasing.
8.07.040 Planning.
8.07.050 Education.
8.07.060 Reporting.
8.07.010 Definition.
“Finished Compost Product” means a product created with “composted material”
as defined in RCW 70A.205.015(3). Finished Compost Products include, but are
not limited to, 100% finished compost or blends that include compost as a primary
ingredient. Mulch is considered a Finished Compost Product if it contains a
minimum of sixty percent composted material. Bark is not a Finished Compost
Product.
8.07.020 General Policy.
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The City of Pasco shall endeavor to purchase finished compost products for use in
public projects in which compost is an appropriate material in City projects or on
City land. Pursuant to RCW 43.19A.130, Pasco will strive to purchase an amount
of finished compost products that is equal or greater than fifty percent of the amount
of organic materials delivered to the compost processor.
8.07.030 Local Purchasing.
The City of Pasco shall endeavor to purchase finished compost products from
companies producing compost locally, are certified by a nationally recognized
organization, such as the United States Composting Council, and produce finished
compost products that are derived from municipal solid waste compost programs
while meeting quality standards adopted by the Department of Transportation or
adopted by rule by the Department of Ecology.
8.07.040 Planning.
In order to meet the general policy, the City shall plan for compost use in the
following categories:
(1) Landscaping projects;
(2) Construction and postconstruction soil amendments;
(3) Applications to prevent erosion, filter stormwater runoff, promote
vegetative growth, or improve the stability and longevity of roadways; and
(4) Low-impact development of green infrastructure to filter pollutants to keep
water onsite or both.
This plan will be re-assessed by December 31, 2024, and each December 31st of
even-numbered years thereafter as part of its reporting obligations in PMC
8.07.060.
8.07.050 Education.
The City of Pasco shall conduct educational outreach to inform residents about the
value of compost and how the jurisdiction uses compost in its operations each year.
8.07.060 Reporting.
By December 31, 2024, and each December 31st of even-numbered years
thereafter, the City of Pasco shall report the following information to the
Department of Ecology:
(1) The total tons of organic material diverted each year;
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(2) The volume and cost of composted material purchased each year; and
(3) The source(s) of the finished compost product purchased.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
of this Ordinance is 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, phrase, or word of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after approval, passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of
___________, 2023.
________________________________
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 4668 - Amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 25.127
- Zoning from Waterfront Development District to Mixed Use District
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Ordinance
Proposal Narrative (Prepared by Applicant)
Summary of Changes (Prepared by Applicant)
Staff Report and Meeting Minutes from Planning Commission Dated 01/19/2023
PowerPoint Presentation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4668, amending the Pasco Municipal
Code Section 25.2.010 "Establishment of Zoning Districts" and Chapter 25 .127
"WD Waterfront "WD the District" Development Waterfront replacing
Development District" to "MU Mixed-Use Zoning District."
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The City has received a request for a zoning code amendment to the Waterfront
Development District Zoning District (WDD) and for the establishment of a new
Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District. The Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section
25.210.020 states that any person, firm, corporation, or group of individuals or
municipal department may petition the Pasco City Council for a zone or text
change. The Waterfront Development District (adopted January 2021, via
Ordinance No. 4514) was established to allow the location of a compatible mix
of commercial, residential, and recreational uses on parcels situated close to the
Columbia River waterfront and within the Osprey Pointe property, historically
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owned by the Port of Pasco. Outside of the WDD, the City does not provide
development standards or regulations for mixed-use projects, sites, or buildings.
The request for a Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) amendment would identify a set
of modifications to the WDD that would facilitate mixed -use citywide, and be
implemented under the current Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Mixed
Residential and Commercial. The new Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District would
allow a compatible, integrated mix of commercial, office, education,
civic/government use, open space, recreational and park uses, and residential
uses.
Policy Guidance
The proposed code amendment would implement and is supportive of the
following policy references:
• 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan
o Land Use Policy 4-F: Support mixed-use, smart growth, infill, and
compact developments with transit and pedestrian amenities that
promote a healthy community.
o Land Use Policy 5-A: Allow a variety of residential densities
throughout the UGA
o Land Use Policy 6-C: Ensure attractive hubs for activity by
maintaining and applying design standards and guidelines that will
enhance the built environment of each community
o Housing Policy 3-A: Encourage innovative techniques in the
design of residential neighborhoods and mixed-use areas to
provide character and variety in the community.
o Housing Policy 4-C: Increase housing supply and diversity through
appropriate and flexible development standards.
o Economic Development Policy 1-F: Support and encourage
residential/commercial mixed-use d provide that evelopments
neighborhood shopping and services and promote walkable
neighborhoods.
o Transportation Element Policy 1-D: Encourage multi-modal street
design in with traffic calming and safety consideration of
surrounding land uses.
• City Council 2022-2023 Goals
o Economic Vitality
Applicability and Implementation
The Mixed-Mixed to apply Residential District Zoning Use would and
Commercial Land Use designations. The Mixed Residential and Commercial
Land Use covers approximately 430 acres of land within the Pasco Urban
Growth Area. As indicated in the 2018 -2038 Comprehensive Plan, and codified
in PMC 25.215.015, the intent of the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land
Use is to allow a combination of residential and commercial uses within the same
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development or development site. This land use also encourages a variet y of
housing types ranging from single-family to townhomes, apartments, and
condominiums at a density of 5 to 29 units per acre.
While the Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed -use developments, there is
not a zoning district that would enable this citywid e. The proposed amendment
would implement the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use, allowing an
applicant to utilize the proposed zoning district to meet the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan. Implementation of the proposed code amendment would
require a rezone that is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. For
example, a parcel that is currently zoned C-1 in the Mixed Residential and
Commercial Land Use designation may apply for a rezone to the new MU
(Mixed-Use District). This requires a public hearing with the Pasco Hearing
Examiner, followed by final approval by the Pasco City Council. Subsequent
permits for buildings and projects would then be required to conform with
established Mixed Use District standards.
Environmental Determination
City staff issued the Notice of Application on November 29, 2022. A
Determination of Non-Significance was published on December 28, 2022, and
no comments were received on the SEPA Determination.
This proposed zoning code has been discussed at Council worksho ps in
February and April of this year.
V. DISCUSSION:
The proposed PMC amendment was considered at three meetings with the
Planning Commission, including two (2) public hearings held in December 2022,
and January 2023. While no public comments were rec eived, staff did make
minor modifications, with the support of the proposal applicant. Department staff
recommended that the proposal amend an existing Waterfront Development
Zoning District, rather than create an entirely new and separate zoning district.
The proposed amendment calls out where the current Waterfront Development
District shall be enforced (for example, within the Osprey Pointe) and where the
new citywide proposal will be applied.
The proposed PMC amendment meets several comprehensive plan goals and
policies and addresses regulations' deficiencies. Several questions and
comments were shared during the City Council Workshop held in February 2023.
A summary of the discussion, with responses, has been provided below:
Recreational Uses:
• The purpose statement of the proposed district has been updated to
emphasize the accessibility and proximity of recreational sites and uses.
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• Added as a conditional use
Relationship to PMC (Fences, Pets, etc.)
• The reference of other provisions of the PMC, such as fence or pet
regulations, is to ensure consistency between zoning districts.
Connectivity/Transportation
• Reduced block lengths increase walkability and accessibility within and
around a site. Mixed-Use developments are afforded more options for
mode choice with reduced block sizes. Cul-de-sacs limit access and
reduce opportunities for higher-intensity uses to meet the level of service
standards for transportation. Provisions for transportation connectivity in
the proposal align with best practices for mixed-use developments.
• Exemptions added per Council discussion
Design Standard Recommendations
• Removed per Council discussion
Staff is seeking additional input and comments on the proposed code
amendment. Staff notes that the proposal makes references to existing codes in
the PMC. As amendments to the PMC occur, it is the expectation that all
references will be updated, as applicable.
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Ordinance – Amending PMC 25.20.010 and PMC 25.127 - 1
ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.20.010
“ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS” AND CHAPTER 25.127 “WD
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT” REPLACING THE “WD
DISTRICT” TO “MU MIXED-USE DISTRICT.”
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, pursuant to PMC 21.05.020, has identified the benefits in
regulating the division of land within the Pasco Urban Growth Area to promote the health, safety,
convenience, comfort, urban infill, prosperity, and general welfare of the present and future
residents of the Pasco Urban Growth Area; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 4-C encourages
the development of walkable communities by increasing mixed-use developments that provide
households with neighborhood and commercial shopping opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 4-F supports
mixed-use, smart growth, and compact developments with transit and pedestrian amenities that
promote a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, in January 2021, the Pasco City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4514,
establishing a new Waterfront Development District, in collaboration with the Port of Pasco and
their efforts to develop Osprey Pointe; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan designates multiple areas of the
city with the “Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use” but not currently have a zoning
district to facilitate the intent of the land use classification; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mixed-Use District would carry out the intentions of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use designation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mixed-Use District would amend the Waterfront Development
District, be renamed the Mixed-Use District, allowing for Mixed-Use developments citywide
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment implements community visioning, public agency
plans, and addresses the regions needs for housing and walkable, complete neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 25.20.010 entitled “Establishment of zoning districts” of the
Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
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25.20.010 Establishment of zoning districts.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare
of the City, the City is divided into the following types of zones:
R-T District Residential Transition District
R-S-20 District Residential Suburban District
R-S-12 District Residential Suburban District
R-S-1 District Low-Density Suburban Residential District
R-1 District Low-Density Residential District
R-1-A District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-1-A2 District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-2 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-3 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-4 District High-Density Residential District
RP District Residential Park District
O District Office District
C-1 District Retail Business District
C-2 District Central Business District
C-2 Overlay District Central Business Overlay District
C-3 District General Business District
C-R District Regional Commercial District
BP District Business Park District
I-182 Overlay District I-182 Corridor Overlay District
I-1 District Light Industrial District
I-2 District Medium Industrial District
I-3 District Heavy Industrial District
WD
MU
Waterfront Development District
Mixed-Use District
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Section 2. That Chapter 25.127 entitled “Waterfront Development District” of the Pasco
Municipal Code shall be and is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.127
Waterfront Development District Mixed-Use District
Sections:
25.127.010 Purpose.
25.127.013 Relation to other codes.
25.127.015 Terms defined.
25.127.020 Permitted uses.
25.127.030 Permitted accessory uses.
25.127.040 Conditional uses.
25.127.050 Prohibited uses.
25.127.060 Unlisted uses.
25.127.070 Development standards.
25.127.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the waterfront development (WD) district is to allow the location
of a compatible mix of commercial, residential, and recreational uses on parcels
situated close to the Columbia River waterfront and within the Osprey Pointe
property, historically owned by the Port of Pasco.
The purpose of the mixed use (MU) district is to allow the location of a compatible
and integrated mix of commercial (and office, education and government uses) with
residential uses, as established within the comprehensive plan. This zone district is
intended to provide a high level of diversity in housing types including townhouses
and flats in mid-rise buildings ranging from two to six stories to move toward the
city’s land use and housing goals and policies relating to density and a broad range
of housing types, as required under the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A
RCW. In addition, ground floor neighborhood-scale commercial and/or office uses
are encouraged to create a cohesive bike and pedestrian-oriented community.
These uses are to be designed to complement and support the nearby retail, office,
and residential uses and located in resulting in reduced vehicle trips and a more
sustainable and convenient environment with potential access to transit.
Furthermore, it is the purpose of this Chapter to:
(1) Create and maintain usable open spaces for the enjoyment of occupants,
employees and/or patrons;
(2) Encourage a variety of building types including mixed-use structures, for
residential and non-residential uses;
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(3) Encourage maximum efficiency in the layout of streets, use of “complete
streets” that incorporate pedestrian, bicycling, and transit options, utility network
and other improvements;
(4) Promote the sensitive treatment of significant features of the natural
environment, including vegetation, waterways and views and viewsheds; and
(5) Provide for developments that result in high quality design.
25.127.013 Relation to other codes.
(1) This chapter sets out standards for site development and as such the overlay
districts identifying area-specific standards for aesthetics and design (i.e. the
Commercial Corridors Design Standards in Chapter 25.135 PMC and the I-182
Corridor Overlay District in Chapter 25.130 PMC) do not apply to property zoned
MU.
(2) This zone is not to be considered a “residential” zone for purposes of
interpretation of other Title 25 regulations.
25.127.015 Terms defined.
“Artisan manufacturing” means small-scale businesses that manufacture artisan
goods or specialty foods. Small manufacturing production primarily focuses on
direct sales rather than the wholesale market.
“Osprey Pointe” means that geographic area situated close to the Columbia River
waterfront and within the property known as Osprey Pointe, historically owned by
the Port of Pasco.
25.127.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the waterfront development mixed-use
district:
(1) Commercial, office, educational, and government uses:
(a) All uses permitted in the “O” Office district;
(b) Artisan manufacturing, provided that such uses are intended to be
compatible with surrounding development and shall adhere to the following
requirements:
(i) Structures shall not encompass more than 10,000 square feet
of area, and the 10,000 square foot total shall include all indoor
storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation.
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(ii) Outdoor storage is prohibited.
(iii) Loading docks. Where the site abuts a residential use, the
building wall facing such lot shall not have any service door
openings or loading docks oriented toward the residential use.
(iv) Public viewing. Artisan manufacturing uses must
accommodate public viewing or a customer service space. Public
viewing shall be accomplished with windows or glass doors
covering at least 25 percent of the front of the building face abutting
the street or indoor lobby wall, allowing direct views of
manufacturing. The display area may be reduced below 25 percent
where fire-rated separation requirements restrict opening size as
determined by the building official. A customer service space
including a showroom, tasting room, restaurant or retail space may
be provided that substitutes for the exterior public viewing area.
(v) All uses shall not emit smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound,
vibration, soot, heat, glare, or light that is detectable beyond the
property line.
(c) Banks and financial institutions;
(d) Bars, taverns, and craft breweries, boutique wineries, and small-
scale distilleries and/or tasting rooms (any production of product shall be
small-scale in nature, with annual production limited to 300 barrels per year
of beer or equivalent product);
(e) Churches and similar places of worship (Osprey Pointe, only);
(f) Dancing schools;
(g) Gyms and fitness centers;
(h) Hotels and motels;
(i) Laundries/dry cleaners;
(j) Portable food vending/food trucks;
(k) Printing shops;
(l) Public or commercial parking garages;
(m) Public markets for fresh produce and craft work;
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(n) Restaurants and eating establishments, including food halls with
shared common areas;
(o) Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business and similar
services in buildings not exceeding 40,000 gross square feet, except that the
maximum areas are 80,000 gross square feet at Osprey Pointe, such as:
(i) Bakeries, retail for distribution from the premises;
(ii) Barber and beauty shops.
(iii) Bookstores, except adult bookstores;
(iv) Catering establishments;
(v) Artist and office supplies;
(vi) Florists;
(vii) Specialty retail stores;
(viii) Museums and art galleries;
(ix) Clothing, shoes and accessories, and costume rentals
(new/unused materials only);
(x) Crafts, stationery, and gift shops;
(xi) Department and drug stores;
(xii) Grocery or specialty food stores;
(xiii) Furniture and home appliance stores;
(xiv) Import shops;
(xv) Jewelry and gem shops, including custom work;
(xvi) Shoe repair shops;
(xvii) Sporting goods stores;
(xviii) Tailor and seamstress shops;
(xix) Upholstery shops.
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(p) Locksmith shops;
(q) Membership clubs;
(r) Theaters (movie or live theater);
(s) Veterinary clinics serving household pets (no boarding or outdoor
treatment facilities); and
(t) Universities, colleges, and business, professional, technical, and
trade schools.
(2) Residential uses:
(a) Specific limitations at Osprey Pointe:
(a)(i) Single-family detached dwellings may be located west of the
alignment of South Maitland Avenue at densities prescribed under
PMC 25.127.070;
(b)(ii) Attached single-family dwellings (duplexes and
townhouses) may be located east of the extension of South Maitland
Avenue, but no further than 500 feet east of the alignment of South
Oregon Avenue at densities prescribed under PMC 25.127.070; and
(c)(iii) Multifamily dwellings may be located no further than 500
feet east of the alignment of South Oregon Avenue.
(b)(iv) Short-term vacation rental uses, and Bed and Breakfasts may
be established where residential uses are allowed.
(b) Single-family dwellings (including zero-lot-line dwellings);
(c) Two-family and multiple (family) dwellings; and
(d) Recreational facilities for residents (i.e. playground, basketball
court, bocce ball court).
(3) Recreational and entertainment uses:
(a) Specific provisions at Osprey Pointe:
(b)(i) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and
facilities (commercial or public), not to exceed fifteen acres;
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(c)(ii) Marinas and marine repair facilities;
(d)(iii) Mixed-use buildings containing any combination of
residential, commercial, office, educational, and government
facilities in a single building; and
(e)(iv) Public and private parks and trails.
(b) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities
(commercial or public)
25.127.030 Permitted accessory uses.
(1) Accessory dwelling units when associated with a permitted residential use;
(2) Family home childcare in conformance with WAC 170-296A-0010;
(3) Sheds not exceeding 200 square feet provided they are located in the rear
yard of residential uses or a place of business and attached to the primary structure;
(4) Private parking lots and garages meeting the development standards of this
chapter;
(5) Storage facilities accessory to multifamily dwellings for the sole use of
residents;
(6) Home occupations in accordance with PMC 25.150; and
(7) Alcoholic beverage sales; and
(8) Private streets, meeting the standards of PMC 25.127.070(14).
(9) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats;
(10) Swimming pools; and
(11) Plazas, courtyard, water features (such as fountains and cascading water
features) and other outdoor gathering spaces and amenities.
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25.127.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of special permit as
provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Retail, wholesale, and department stores and shops exceeding a gross floor
area of 40,000 square feet (or exceeding 80,000 square feet at Osprey Pointe);
(2) Landscape gardening and storage area for equipment and materials,
provided that plants and materials are located behind a building and are not visible
from the public right-of-way or residential uses;
(3) Nursing homes and assisted living facilities;
(4) Marine gas sales;
(5) Gasoline and service stations;
(6) Drive-thru uses,; and provided that drive-through aisles shall provide
adequate on-site queuing and circulation for users (motorized and non-motorized);
(7) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities (commercial
or public), exceeding fifteen acres; and
(8) Exceptions to maximum building heights listed in 25.127.070(9);
(9) Churches and similar places of worship (Not applicable to Osprey Pointe);
and
(10) Parks and recreation facilities.
25.127.050 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited in the WD MU district:
(1) All uses permitted conditionally in the I-2 Medium Industrial district;
(2) Automobile assembly, services, or repair;
(3) Vehicle rental;
(4) Tire stores;
(5) Car washes;
(6) Automobile detail shops;
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(7) Automobile sales;
(8) Auto body shops;
(9) Mini-storage facilities;
(10) Pawn shops;
(11) Card rooms and bingo parlors;
(12) Secondhand dealers – similar or like uses although not specifically listed
are also prohibited;
(13) Adult bookstores or entertainment facilities;
(14) Truck stops – diesel fuel sales;
(15) Truck terminals;
(16) Heavy machinery sales and service;
(17) Contractor’s plant or storage yards;
(18) Mobile home and trailer sales and service;
(19) Veterinarian clinics for livestock, including outdoor treatment facilities;
(20) Pharmaceutical laboratories;
(21) Industrial medical facilities;
(22) Any outdoor manufacturing, testing, processing, or similar activity;
(23) On-site hazardous substance processing and handling or hazardous waste
treatment and storage facilities;
(24) Kennels and animal boarding facilities;
(25) The manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging of cosmetics,
pharmacology, and the reducing and refining of fats and oils;
(26) Junkyards, automobile wrecking yards, scrap iron, scrap paper, or rag
storage, sorting, or baling;
(27) Cemeteries;
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(28) Recreational vehicle parks; and
(29) Outdoor storage of RVs, boats, and trailers.; and
(30) Single Room Occupancy units.
25.127.060 Unlisted uses.
All unlisted uses shall be classified as conditional uses and require a special use
permit under PMC 25.200.
25.127.070 Development standards.
(1) All structures, uses, and shoreline modifications shall comply with the City
of Pasco Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 29.15 PMC), where
applicable.
(2) Minimum Density.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 14 units/net acre average for residential portions
of the WD district Osprey Pointe (net acre excludes infrastructure, such as
roads, utility easements, stormwater infrastructure, and excludes critical
areas, and applies to the entire WD district rather than to individual
developments). Additionally, residential uses shall not comprise more than
50 percent of the gross land area within the WD district Osprey Pointe.
(c) Residential Uses: the minimum density is seven units per net acre.
For the purposes of this subsection, net acre excludes infrastructure (such
as roads, utility easements, stormwater infrastructure), excludes critical
areas, and excludes other unbuildable areas such as any required landscape
buffer areas, fire lanes and parking lots, and applies to the entire MU district
rather than to individual developments.
(3) Minimum Lot Area at Osprey Pointe.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 1,000 square feet (single family detached), 1,500
square feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no
minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings.
(4) Minimum Lot Width at Osprey Pointe.
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(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached), 20 feet per unit
(duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum lot width for
multifamily dwellings.
(5) Lot coverage at Osprey Pointe. Dictated by parking requirements, setbacks
and landscaping;
(6) Dimensional Standards for lots not located at Osprey Pointe. The following
standards shall apply except in cases of a Binding Site Plan or Zero Lot Line
development (in which case there are no minimums):
(a) Minimum Lot Area.
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(ii) Residential uses: 1,000 square feet (single-family detached),
1,500 square feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There
is no minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(ii) Residential uses: 35 feet (single-family detached), 20 feet
per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum
lot width for multifamily dwellings.
(c) Lot Coverage.
All other uses: Dictated by parking requirements, setbacks and
landscaping.
(6)(7) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Front.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and
duplexes), 20 feet (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none for
multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings.
(7)(8) Minimum Yard Setbacks – Interior Side Yard.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
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(b) Residential uses: 5 feet (for primary structures in single family
detached and attached, and duplexes; however, the minimum yard setback
is reduced to 3 feet where fire barriers are provided for buildings), 15 feet
from other buildings (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none for
multifamily adjacent to commercial areas, in mixed-use buildings or for
zero-lot line development.
(8)(9) Minimum Yard Setbacks – Street Side Yard and Rear.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and
duplexes; however, the minimum setback for detached garages is 3 feet), 20
feet from other buildings (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none
for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings.
(9)(10) Maximum Building Height.
(a) At Osprey Pointe
(a)(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: 60 feet.
(b)(ii) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached and
duplexes), 40 feet (single-family attached and garden-style
apartments/ condominiums), 90 feet (multifamily adjacent to
commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings).
(b) At all other locations
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses:
maximum 85 feet, except a greater height may be approved by
special permit.
(ii) Residential uses: maximum 15 feet for accessory buildings;
maximum 40 feet for detached single-family, duplexes; maximum
45 feet for garden-style courtyard apartments/condominiums;
maximum 90 feet for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or
in mixed-use buildings; except that in all cases a greater height may
be approved by special permit.
(iii) Nothing in this chapter precludes the use of rooftop decks or
permitted uses to be permitted on the roof provided that building
codes are met.
(10)(11)Fences and Hedges.
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(a) Fences and walls shall meet the requirements of PMC 25.180, with
the following exceptions:
i. Fences and walls shall be constructed using a combination
of natural materials such as wood, stone, or brick including those on
industrially used properties.
ii. Barbed wire and electrified fencing are prohibited on all
properties.
(11)(12) Parking and Loading.
(a) All new uses in the WD MU district must provide parking in
accordance with Table 25.127(1). The Community and Economic
Development Director may approve ratios lower than the minimum if the
new use provides bicycle parking, includes access to an improved bus stop,
or will have shared parking spaces. See subsection (d), (e), and (f) of this
section pertaining to parking reductions. The Community and Economic
Development Director shall determine parking requirements for unlisted
uses. Uses which are not listed in the table shall have parking requirements
of the nearest analogous use which is included in the table, as determined
by the Community and Economic Development Director. If the number of
minimum off-street parking spaces required in PMC 25.127(1) contains a
fraction, the number shall be rounded up if the fraction is equal to or greater
than one-half, and rounded down if less than one-half.
(b) On-street parking or off-street public parking lots may be used in
combination with dedicated off-street parking to accommodate parking
demand from individual developments.
(c) On-street and off-street public parking may be time-limited,
metered, or otherwise restricted in order to ensure that parking demand from
individual developments does not adversely impact parking availability for
the district as a whole and may be managed by either the Port (in the case
of Osprey Pointe property), City or an Association/Business Entity
(depending on public or private ownership). Parking spaces must be located
within 500 feet of the proposed use unless the use is listed under the
“Recreational and Entertainment Use” category in Table 25.127(1) in which
case parking may be located off-site, provided that if the parking facility is
under different ownership, a written agreement or lease is required. No more
than 30 percent of the minimum parking requirement for an individual use
may be on-street spaces or off-street public spaces more than 500 feet away
from the proposed use except as noted above.
(d) Bicycle parking reduction. For every five bicycle parking spaces
provided, the number of vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by one up
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to maximum of 10 percent of the minimum number of spaces otherwise
required.
(e) Bus stop Transit reduction. Where an improved, permanent bus stop
(i.e., bus shelter) is located within 1,000 feet of a use, If a site is within ¼
mile of a current, planned, or proposed public transportation facility or
service, the required number of parking stalls may be reduced by ten
percent.
(f) Shared Uses. Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of
land within 500 feet of each other may share the same parking area when
the hours of operation do not overlap. Whenever shared parking is allowed
under this section, the parking lot shall be signed so as to reasonably notify
the public of the availability of use, and spaces shall not be assigned,
allocated or reserved between uses; a notarized and recorded parking
agreement shall be required for shared parking between two or more
separate tax parcels under separate ownership.
(g) Special event parking lots used on an infrequent basis such as those
associated with seasonal play fields shall be exempt from provisions of this
chapter.
(h) No boat, motor home, camp trailer, trailer, fifth wheel, pickup
camper, snowmobile, or utility trailer as defined in PMC Title 25 shall be
stored or maintained on any public street, right-of-way, or other public
areas.
Table 25.127(1): Number of Minimum Required and Maximum Allowed
Parking Spaces by Use in the WD MU District
Use Category Minimum Maximum
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT USES
(per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise specified)
Churches, places of worship, clubs, fraternal
societies
1 per 100 square
feet main
assembly area
1 per 60 square
feet of main
assembly area
Commercial lodging (hotel, motel, bed and
breakfast, short-term vacation rentals)
0.5 per room 1 per room
Educational Uses
Elementary schools 1 per classroom
and 1 per
employee
1.5 per classroom
Middle schools 1 per classroom 2 per classroom
High school 7 per classroom 10.5 per classroom
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Universities, colleges, business, professional,
technical and trade schools
0.3 per full-time
student and 0.8
per employee
0.5 per FTE
student and 0.8 per
employee
Gyms or fitness centers 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Museums and art galleries 2.5 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
4 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Offices: Administrative, Professional,
Government
2 when located on
the ground floor;
1 when located on
floors above the
ground floor
4 when located on
the ground floor;
1 when located on
floors above the
ground floor
Portable food vendors/food trucks None required None required
Restaurants/bars/ breweries, wineries, and
distilleries
0.5 per 3 seats 1.0 per 3 seats
Retail sales and services 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Wholesale sales 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
RESIDENTIAL USES
(per unit unless otherwise specified)
Single-family detached 1 per unit 2 per unit
Accessory dwelling units 0.5 per unit 1 per unit
Single-family attached and two-family
dwellings
1 per unit 2 per unit
Multifamily dwellings 0.75 per unit 1.5 per unit
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities 0.25 per bed 0.5 per bed
RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
(per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise specified)
Public and private parks and trails To be determined during land use
approval process
Event entertainment (indoor or outdoor)*
*Does not apply to parking for special events
such as but not limited to concerts or
performances with conveyance options (such
as shuttle buses or vans) or shared parking
within walking distance
1 per 8 seats 1 per 5 seats
Theaters 1 per 4 seats 1 per 2.7 seats
INSTITUTIONAL USES
(per 1,000 square feet of net floor area unless otherwise specified)
Hospitals and clinics 1 per bed or exam
room
1.5 per bed or
exam room
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Police and fire stations 2 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
4 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
(12)(13)Landscaping.
(a) Surface parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with PMC
25.180.070.
(b) Single-family detached and attached residences and duplexes shall
be landscaped in accordance with PMC 25.180.050(4).
(c) Single-use commercial property shall be screened in accordance
with 25.180.050(3). Commercially used property in multistory and/or
mixed-use buildings are exempt from landscaping screening requirements.
(d) No landscape areas shall contain artificial grass, trees, plants or
other artificial materials as a live vegetative substitute.
(e) There shall be at least one tree and three shrubs for every 300 square
feet of landscaped area.
(f) All landscape maintenance shall comply with the provisions of PMC
25.180.120.
(g) Road Frontage.
(i) Landscaped buffers on commercial properties adjacent to or
across a public or private street or alley from residentially zoned
properties must be a minimum of 15 feet in width and may
additionally serve as a swale for stormwater provided that at least
50 percent of the total area is vegetated. Landscaped buffers may
be substituted for a plaza with an average minimum width of thirty
feet featuring two or more of the following features: street trees in
pits, planters that are a minimum of three feet wide and three feet
tall featuring vegetation, space for shaded outdoor seating
(permanent or non-permanent), benches, stamped concrete or
pavers, protruding awnings, planted beds, ledges for seating, public
art, monument signage, wayfinding signage; such plaza additionally
serves to substitute for the need of any sidewalk provided that an
eight-foot wide unobstructed walking path is established and
maintained.
(ii) Landscaping in the unused portion of the right-of-way shall
match the established landscaping pattern and theme for the street.
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(h) Pedestrian Walkways.
(i) Excluding pedestrian connections through parking lots,
walkways shall be landscaped their entire length. Trees shall be a
minimum of three feet from sidewalks and curbs at the time of
planting, except:
(A) where tree wells are utilized.
(B) where sidewalks exceed eight feet in width, in which
case a five-foot walking area shall be reserved.
(13)(14)Transportation.
(a) The internal transportation network of the Waterfront District
Osprey Pointe shall be designed to maximum maximize multi-modal travel
options.
(b) All transportation infrastructure shall meet the intent of the City
Complete Streets Ordinance (PMC 12.15) and comply with the
International Fire Code. Dedication of public right-of-way is not required
when private streets are used.
(14)(15)Design Standards (Transportation Osprey Pointe).
(a) Applicability. This section applies to development located at Osprey
Pointe.
(a)(b) Speed Limits: 20 MPH.
(b)(c) Sidewalk Widths:
• Residential: Minimum 6’
• Commercial/Mixed Use: Minimum: 10’
(c)(d) Local Access Streets:
• Driving Lane Minimum width: 11’
• Parking Lane Minimum width: 8’
• Dedicated Bicycle Lane: minimum width: 5’ (where included)
(d)(e) Alleys:
• Minimum: 20’ width
(e)(f) Private Street/Lane:
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(i) Private street improvements for streets providing access to
uses which are not single-family residential shall meet the standards
for Local Access Roads, at a minimum, with the exception being
that sidewalk must be present on at least one side and on-street
parking must be present on one side. This will result in a roadway
section, with curb and gutter, that measures 31' back-to-back of
curb. Street lighting will be provided per the type chosen at the
developer’s discretion.
(ii) Private street improvements for streets providing access to
single-family residential uses shall be designed to meet International
Fire Code requirements for fire apparatus, including pavement
markings and signage for “No Parking – Fire Lane.” Sidewalks are
not required when pedestrian paths are provided with a design
accommodating pedestrian circulation which is separated from
vehicle traffic movements. Streets lighting will be provided per the
type chosen at the developer’s discretion.
(iii) Private streets must not interfere with vehicle, public
transportation, or non-motorized access to public areas, and may not
preclude the connection of the transportation system.
(iv) Storm water facilities must be designed to treat and retain all
storm water on-site without any runoff entering City of Pasco right-
of-way.
(v) Every private street within the district shall be named, and
names shall be clearly posted in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard.
(16) Design Standards (Transportation).
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located at
Osprey Pointe.
(b) All street improvements, grades, widths, construction, and design
shall comply with the standard and specifications as set forth in the City’s
adopted Standard Specifications, except as otherwise contained in this
section.
(c) Street layout must be designed for street connectivity between
neighborhoods, be pedestrian and bicycle friendly, and promote function,
safety and aesthetics with minimum adverse environmental impact.
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(d) Block Length. Blocks shall not exceed 660 feet unless no other
practicable alternative is available, as determined by CED Director.
(i) Exemptions may be permitted when one or more of the
following conditions are met:
(A) Physical characteristics preclude a block length of
660 feet or less. These conditions may include topography
or the existence of physical features, including, but not
limited to wetlands, ponds, streams, channels, rivers, lakes
or steep grades, or a resource under protection by State or
Federal law.
(B) Buildings or other existing development on adjacent
lands, including previously subdivided but vacant
lots/parcels that physically preclude a block length of 660
feet or less, considering the potential for redevelopment.
(C) Where the extension of a public street into the
proposed development would create a block length
exceeding 660 feet, the total block length shall be as close to
660 feet as possible.
(D) Where block length exceeds the provisions of this
section, a mid-block pedestrian and bicycle connection or
accessway shall be provided.
(e) Cul-de-Sac Streets. Cul-de-sacs are not permitted. However, subject
to the following, a cul-de-sac street may be allowed where the CED Director
determines that environmental or topographical constraints, existing
development patterns, legal restrictions, or compliance with other
applicable city requirements preclude a street extension. Where the city
determines that a cul-de-sac is the only reasonable option, all of the
following standards shall be met:
(i) Cul-de-sac streets shall have a maximum length of three-
hundred feet measured from their centerline intersection with the
public access street right-of-way to the turnaround.
(ii) The cul-de-sac shall provide, or not preclude the opportunity
to later install, a pedestrian and bicycle access way between it and
adjacent developable lands.
(f) Private Streets. Private streets may be allowed subject to the
following:
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(i) Private street improvements shall meet the standards for
local access roads.
(ii) An enhanced pedestrian path may be provided in lieu of
sidewalk construction where the design to accommodate pedestrian
circulation is separated from vehicle traffic movements.
(iii) Street lighting will be provided per the type chosen at the
developer’s discretion.
(iv) Private streets must not interfere with vehicle, public
transportation or nonmotorized access to public areas, and may not
preclude the connection of the transportation system.
(v) Storm water facilities must be designed to treat and retain all
storm water on site without any runoff entering City of Pasco right-
of-way.
(vi) Every private street within the district shall be named, and
names shall be clearly posted in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard.
(17) Building Design Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located
at Osprey Pointe.
(b) Intent. The intent of this section is to implement the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan by promoting high quality development
using aesthetically pleasing designs, creating a safe pedestrian-oriented
streetscape, and upgrading Pasco’s visual identity, and reduce the impact of
parking lots and blank walls.
(c) All buildings within a multi-building complex must achieve unity of
design through the use of similar architectural elements, such as roof form,
exterior building design and materials, colors and window patterns.
(d) All new buildings shall have exterior walls that are constructed of at
least one but not more than three of the following materials: wood, brick,
stucco, steel, block, glass, or composite materials and shall have textured,
embossed, sculpted or painted finishes. Exterior walls must include more
than two of the following architectural features: columns, pilasters, belt
courses, brackets, arches, decorative molding, quoins and similar
architectural features. Changes in materials shall occur at inside corners
and not outside corners.
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(e) All new retail buildings shall have windows, doors or display areas
that cover 50 percent of the ground floor frontage wall area (walls that face
frontage streets). Structures facing residential zones or developments are
not required to have a minimum amount of glass or display area but must
have architectural design features and/or building modulation.
(f) Pedestrian entries for all structures shall be visible from the frontage
street, driveways, and off-street parking areas. Pedestrian entries must be
emphasized through landscaped entry approaches consistent with the
building design and theme, by the use of modulation to emphasize
indentation or protrusion of that portion of the building containing the
entrance, or by the inclusion of porte-cochere or other covered entry
methods.
(g) Signage affixed to the building must be no higher than the roofline
of the building.
(h) Wall-mounted electrical and mechanical equipment shall be located
on the less visible side of the building and obscured from public view.
(i) Sidewalk seating. Any food or drink establishment may provide
sidewalk seating for its customers adjacent to the place of business meeting
the following provisions:
i. Five feet of unobstructed sidewalk must be maintained at all
times for through travel.
ii. If the sidewalk is located in the Right-of-Way, the placement
of tables shall be subject to the filing of a satisfactory hold-harmless
agreement and primary liability insurance policy suitable to the City
Attorney which will indemnify the City and release it from liability.
(18) Screening Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development at Osprey
Pointe or residential development.
(b) All equipment, material or goods not housed or stored within the
primary structure shall be within a 100 percent sight-obscuring fence, wall
or structure, with the exception that outdoor garden sales areas associated
with retail buildings must additionally incorporate false walls in the fencing
design that match or complement the architectural features of the main
building walls.
(c) Gas meters, electric service boxes and other mechanical equipment
shall be screened from public view by sight-obscuring fence, walls, or
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planting materials. All equipment must remain accessible for the applicable
utility.
(19) Temporary Business Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development at Osprey
Pointe.
(b) Temporary businesses are only permitted on lots that are fully
developed with curb, gutter and sidewalk and improved with parking lots,
landscaping and buildings.
(c) Temporary businesses must be located at least 100 feet from the
property line of any residentially zoned property.
(d) Goods, wares and merchandise of any kind can only be displayed or
offered for sale from the temporary business vehicle or conveyance.
(e) Limited ancillary or accessory equipment may be utilized with a
temporary business and must be temporary in nature and easily removable,
such as coolers, umbrellas, tents, tables, and chairs. The following types of
ancillary or accessory equipment are not permitted to be used with a
temporary business, including but not limited to: benches, picnic tables,
propane tanks, awnings, carport structures, satellite dishes, recreational
equipment, amusement devices, entertainment equipment, portable or
temporary shelters, portable heaters, temporary lighting fixtures, decorative
lighting, freezers/refrigerators not located on the business vehicle, carpet,
fencing, and faux landscape elements.
(f) Signage is only permitted on the temporary business vehicle and not
on public right-of-way or in parking lots.
(g) No advertising for services, activities and products that are not
available on or from the temporary business vehicle is permitted.
(h) Temporary businesses must be located at least 25 feet from any
public right-of-way.
(i) Temporary businesses must locate in an area of the parking lot that
will not impede fire lanes or the use of drive aisles within and around
parking lots.
(j) Required off-street parking cannot be diminished by the location
and operation of a temporary business except such parking spaces may be
used for temporary businesses on weekends or holidays.
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(20) Sign Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located at
Osprey Pointe.
(b) No sign shall be erected, re-erected, constructed, painted, posted,
applied or structurally altered except as provided in this section and
pursuant to the approval of the Director of Community and Economic
Development. All signs shall comply with the International Building Code
and PMC Title 17 and conform to the following.
(c) Prohibited Signs.
(i) Signs, which by coloring, shape, wording or location
resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices; and
(ii) Signs that create a safety hazard.
(d) Permitted Signs.
(i) Permanent subdivision signs or area name signs of a
permanent character at street entrances or entrances to a specific
area or development. These signs shall not exceed six feet in height;
(ii) Temporary banners, flags, pennants which are maintained in
good condition;
(iii) Contractor, architect or engineer signs that identify the
project are permitted during the period of construction;
(iv) Standard official, directional, informational, warning, or
safety signs and street signs; and
(v) Portable reader boards, flashing, movable, or moving signs
provided that such signs must not be located in view of any
residentially zoned land located within 300 feet of the sign.
(e) Nonconforming Signs.
(i) Signs that were permanently installed and legally erected
prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be allowed to remain in
use so long as they are continuously maintained.
(f) Relief.
(i) Where relief is sought from the provisions of this section
pertaining to signage standards, an application shall be made in the
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form of a letter explaining the relief sought and the reasons therefor,
accompanied by a scaled site plan and a $100.00 fee. The complete
application shall be filed with the Director of Community and
Economic Development. Within 15 working days from the date of
receipt of a complete application, the Director of Community and
Economic Development shall issue a written decision to approve,
approve with modifications, or deny the request for relief. Any
decision of the Director of Community and Economic Development
may be appealed to the City Council if written notice of appeal,
which shall include all and exclusive reasons for said appeal, is filed
with the Director of Community and Economic Development within
10 working days from the date of the decision. In the event a written
decision is not issued by the Director of Community and Economic
Development within the required time period, the application for
relief shall automatically constitute a qualified and properly filed
notice of appeal and shall be considered by the City Council in
accordance with this section. The City Council, within 30 calendar
days from the date of filing of the appeal, shall consider the appeal
at a regular meeting thereof, but such consideration shall be limited
to the reasons included in the written notice of appeal and shall
include the written decision of the Director of Community and
Economic Development and the reasons therefor. The City Council
may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Director of
Community and Economic Development.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this Ordinance is 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, phrase or word of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ____ day of
______________, 2023.
_____________________________
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: _________________________
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TO: Jacob Gonzales DATE: 9/27/2022
FROM: Nicole Stickney PROJECT NO.: 2220070.30
PROJECT NAME: Elite - Mixed Use Zoning
SUBJECT: Proposal Narrative
The following provides a brief overview of the proposal (zoning text amendment) we submitted last month to amend
PMC 25.127. Thank you for your assistance with this process.
The Pasco Comprehensive Plan designates multiple areas of the city with the land use classification of "Mixed
Residential Commercial," but does not currently have a zoning district to facilitate mixed uses throughout the City.
Accordingly, we propose that the City Council amend Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 25.127 (Waterfront
Development Dist.) which was written for the lands near the Columbia River at Osprey Pointe. We suggest the
chapter be renamed to “Mixed Use (MU) District” and we have proposed a set of modifications to the code . These
modifications are recommended to allow a compatible, integrated mix of commercial (and office, education, and
government uses) and residential uses, and to carry out the comprehensive plan (particularly the Mixed Residential
Commercial land use classification). The amendment of Chapter 25.127 would broaden the applicability of the
chapter, so that the zoning code would apply city-wide (and no longer be specific to only Osprey Pointe). The
zoning district would be an implementing zone that could be assigned to properties classified as “Mixed Residential
Commercial” on the city’s Land Use Map.
•The Mixed Use (MU) zoning designation would fill the current gap between the Comprehensive Plan (which
has a Mixed Residential Commercial” designation on the City’s Land Use map) and the zoning regulations
of Pasco, in order to carry out the goals of the comprehensive plan. The zoning text amendment would be
a citywide change and would impact properties adjacent to any areas rezoned in the future to the MU
designation. This designation would be compatible with a range of uses including residential, office, retail,
public services, schools, and other uses.
•The proposed zoning text amendment would carry out the intentions of the Comprehensive Plan and the
"Mixed Residential Commercial" land use designation. This includes expanding housing options while
potentially reducing car dependency (see Goals in the Land Use (LU), Housing (H) and Transportation (TR)
Elements, numbered LU-4, LU-5, LU-6, H-1, H-3, and TR-1).
•The proposal to amend the zoning district is intended to provide a high level of diversity in housing types
and move toward the city’s land use and housing goals relating to density. Ground floor, neighborhood-
scale commercial and/or office uses are encouraged to create a cohesive pedestrian-oriented community.
The creation of growth opportunities, and infill, within the UGA of the City is in alignment with the goals of
the GMA to reduce sprawl, which in-turn, reduces energy needs and reliance on natural resources.
Moreover, this also complements the work that staff has recently engaged in, working on implementing the
city’s first Housing Action Plan.
•Implementation of the proposed zoning text amendment and subsequent development could foster a mix
of uses located in proximity to one another, such as commercial and residential uses. This then may lead
to a potential decrease in energy and natural resources uses, facilitating residents to reduce automobile
commute times to/ from home to work and to/from other activities.
c: J. Trinidad (Trini) Garibay, CEO/ Co-Founder: Elite Construction + Development
EXHIBIT B
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SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST)
Criteria/Regulation Recommendation Rationale
Chapter Change Waterfront to Mixed Use District Implements the Comprehensive
Plan land use designation and
goals and policies; applies to a
wider area
Relation to other
Codes
This zone will not be considered a
“residential” zone for purposes of
interpreting other Title 25 regulations
There are codes that discuss
spacing or other development
standards that relate to
residentially zoned areas (i.e.
PMC 25.165.205,
25.165.050(2)(a))
Permitted
Commercial Use
Outside of Osprey Pointe store / shop size
is 40,000 gross square feet (compared with
80,000) - larger is allowed with a CUP
Encourage neighborhood stores
and specialty centers;
encourage right-sizing the retail
for compatibility with
residential
Prohibited Uses Added “Single Room Occupancy Units” as
a prohibited use
There is a current moratorium
on SRO’s – these can be studied
and amended later, if desired
Dimensional
Standards (outside of
Osprey Pointe)
Same as existing, create a separate section
to distinguish between Osprey Pointe and
City-Wide
Separate standards are created
to maintain the original site-
specific code of Osprey Pointe,
and to develop code for the
purposes of City-wide
implementation. While theses
standards are currently
proposed to be identical we
want to structure the code so
that future changes could be
made in a straight-forward
fashion.
Maximum Building
Height at all other
locations (outside of
Osprey Pointe)
•Commercial, office, education and
government uses: maximum 85’
except with a special permit
•Residential accessory: 15’
•Residential detached single-family and
duplex: 40’
•Residential courtyard
apartments/condos: 45’
•Multifamily adjacent to commercial
areas or in mixed-use buildings: 90’
The proposed height limits for
single-family detached,
duplexes, and courtyard
apartments / condominiums are
consistent with R-3 and R-4.
Landscaping •Materials and spacing requirements Provide a higher standard for
area beautification; creates a
EXHIBIT C
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• Road frontage landscape buffers on
commercial properties adjacent to or
across from residential zones
• Landscaping on pedestrian walkways
buffer between residentially
zoned properties
Design standards
(transportation)
(outside of Osprey
Pointe1)
Cul-de-sac prohibition, maximum block
length, and private street allowance
Provides flexibility in street
design; promotes a walkable
and bikeable area; improve
street connectivity and promote
safety
Building design
standards (outside of
Osprey Pointe)
Requirements for architectural elements,
exterior wall materials, frontage walls,
pedestrian entry treatments, and electrical
/ mechanical equipment screening, and
allowance for sidewalk seating
Similar to I-182 overlay
standards. The intent is to
implement the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive
Plan by promoting high quality
development using aesthetically
pleasing designs, creating a safe
pedestrian-oriented
streetscape, and upgrading
Pasco’s visual identity, and
reduce the impact of parking
lots and blank walls.
Screening standards
(outside of Osprey
Pointe)
Screening of equipment, materials and
goods behind 100% sight obscuring fence,
wall or structure
Similar to I-182 overlay
standards. Promote high quality
urban areas.
Temporary business
standards (outside of
Osprey Pointe)
Allows temporary businesses. Includes
regulations for temporary businesses on
siting, accessory equipment, and signage.
Similar to I-182 overlay
standards. Provides limitations
on accessory equipment to
keep the business temporary
Sign standards
(outside of Osprey
Pointe)
Requirements for signs including
permitted and prohibited signs. Establishes
relief.
Similar to the I-182 overlay
standards. Protect against
unsafe signs and recognize
speech rights.
Design requirements
(structures, site
planning, and
landscaping) (outside
of Osprey Pointe)
Creates desirable and undesirable
elements of project design to encourage
and discourage certain design elements.
Allows for flexibility in design as
design is often contextually
based.
1 These additional design standards / requirements are not proposed at Osprey Pointe as some property has
already been developed with certain standards. The Osprey Pointe site is under a master development agreement.
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MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023
6:30 PM
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jacob B. Gonzalez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Code Amendment: Mixed Use Zoning District (MF# CA2022-003)
Background
The City has received a request for a zoning text amendment to the Waterfront Development
District Zoning District (WDD) and for the establishment of a new Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District.
PMC 25.210.020 states that any person, firm, corporation or group of individuals, or municipal
department may petition the Pasco City Council for a zone or text change.
The Waterfront Development District (adopted January 2021, via Ordinance No 4514) was
established to allow the location of a compatible mix of commercial, residential, and recreational
uses on parcels situated close to the Columbia River waterfront and within the Osprey Pointe
property, historically owned by the Port of Pasco. Outside of the WDD, the city does not provide
development standards or regulations for mixed use projects, sites, or building.
The request for a text amendment would identify a set of modifications to the WDD, that would
facilitate mixed uses citywide, and implemented under the current Comprehensive Plan Land Use
of Mixed Residential and Commercial. The new Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District would allow a
compatible, integrated mix of commercial (and office, education, and government uses) and
residential uses.
Proposal Timeline
Date Description
October 2022 Planning Commission - Workshop
December 2022 Planning Commission – Public Hearing
Planning Commission Comments
A public hearing with the Pasco Planning Commission was held on December 15, 2022. Several
comments and questions were shared by the Planning Commission. These have been
paraphrased below along with responses from staff and the amendment applicant.
Comment #1 (Commissioner Hendler): Restrictions on cul-de-sacs.
Response: Cul-de-sacs are not typically allowed in mixed-use districts due to the emphasis
on increased access and providing an environment that is conducive to connectivity and
walkability. The proposed ordinance does specific provisions for when a cul-de-sac would
be permitted, such as topographic or environmental constraint.
EXHIBIT D
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Comment #2 (Chair Cochran): Will the proposed amendment impact the existing
Waterfront Development District?
Response: No, the proposed amendment will not impact the established regulations that
apply to the Osprey Pointe area, as identified in the current version of the Waterfront
Development District. The reason for not modifying the regulations that apply to Osprey
Pointe is due to the containment of the Osprey Pointe area, which allowed for different
regulations, that would not be appropriate at a citywide scale.
Comment #3 (Chair Cochran): Are the proposed height thresholds related to the number
of allowed stories of a building?
Response: Proposed height thresholds would determine the number of stories. An average
story is about 10 feet. The Pasco Municipal Code (PMC 25.15.040) defines building height
as: “the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof
surface.” Below is a simplified representation of this provision:
Comment #4 (Chair Cochran): The proposed amendment includes a block length
recommendation of 600 feet. Is the block length requirement consistent with other
efforts currently in-progress?
Response: Mixed-Use sites are intended to provide an increase of access and connectivity
created via shorter block sizes, block lengths, through a combination of public rights-of-
way, access easements, and private streets. The proposed block length ensures that
mixed-use sites are in conformance with best practices and recommendations. City staff
agrees and supports the applicant’s proposal for a 600-foot block length in the Mixed-Use
Zoning District.
Comment #5 (Commissioner Hendler): Do the height restrictions include provisions for
sloping roofs?
Staff: Roof slopes and heights are governed by the Pasco Municipal Code. PMC 25.15.040
defines building heights as: “the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height
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of the highest roof surface.” The proposed ordinance includes recommendations (not
requirements) on building design, with an emphasis on creative and high-quality design.
Comment #6 (Commissioner Mendez): Clarification on what the proposed amendment
would regulate or change regarding signs. Are they similar to the standards in the
Interstate I-182 Overlay District?
Response: The proposed amendment will not modify the content of signs. The provisions
of Title 17 “Sign Code” of the Pasco Municipal Code govern signs. The proposed
amendment specifies specific restrictions on sign placement to reduce or mitigation safety
hazards that would pose a threat to public health and safety. The proposed sign standards
are similar to those in the Interstate 1-182 Overlay District.
Comment #7 (Commissioner Torres): How is the proposes amendment applied citywide,
with respects to the Comprehensive Plan?
Response: Pending adoption, the proposed Mixed-Use Zoning District would be a
permitted zoning district allowed via the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use. The
2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan describes the intent of the Mixed Residential and
Commercial Land Use is to allow a combination of mixed-use residential and commercial
in the same development. The proposed amendment implements the Comprehensive Plan
and the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use with a new option that is not
currently available.
Policy Guidance
The proposed code amendment would implement and consistent with the following:
• 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan
o Land Use Element
o Housing Element
o Transportation Element
• City Council 2022-2023 Goals
o Economic Vitality
Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions
including zoning code changes, phased sign code update, and development
regulations and standards.
Applicability and Implementation
The Mixed-Use Zoning District would be applicable to lands within the Mixed Residential and
Commercial Land Use. The Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use covers approximately
430 acres of lands within the Pasco Urban Growth Area. As indicated in the 2018-2038
Comprehensive Plan, and codified in PMC 25.215.015, the intent of the Mixed Residential and
Commercial Land Use is to allow a combination of residential and commercial uses within the
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same development or development site. The Land Use also encourages a variety of housing
typologies ranging from single-family to townhomes, apartments, and condominiums at a density
of 5 to 29 units per acre.
While the Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed-use developments, there is not a zoning district
that would enable this citywide. The proposed amendment would implement the Mixed
Residential and Commercial Land Use, allowing an applicant to utilize the proposed zoning district
to meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Implementation of the proposed code amendment would require a rezone that is conformance
with the Comprehensive Plan. For example, a parcel that is currently zoned C-1 in the Mixed
Residential and Commercial Land Use, may apply for a rezone to the new MU (Mixed-Use
District). This requires a public hearing with the Pasco Hearing Examiner, followed by a final
approval by the Pasco City Council. Subsequent permits for buildings and projects would then be
required to be in conformance with established district standards.
Development Standards
As indicated in the background section, the proposed code amendment would modify the
existing Waterfront Development Zoning District (WDD) to accommodate mixed-use projects
citywide. A summary of proposed changes is attached to the staff report as Exhibit A.
The draft ordinance (Exhibit B) provides all proposed changes to the WDD.
Environmental Determination
City staff issued the Notice of Application for on November 29, 2022. A Determination of Non-
Significance was issued on December 28, 2022, indicating that the City has determined the
proposal does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment. No comments were
received on the SEPA.
Staff Report Exhibits
• Exhibit A: Summary of Changes
• Exhibit B: Draft Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
MOTION: I move to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment for the Mixed-
Use Zoning District (CA2022-003) and recommend the Pasco City Council adopt the proposed
code amendment as contained in the January 19, 2023, staff report.
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CALL TO ORDER
City of Pasco Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Chair Jerry Cochran. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Cochran led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Jerry Cochran, Paul Mendez, Abel Compos, Kim Lehrman, Rachel Teel, Rosa Torres, and Mitchell Moffitt, and Dana Crutchfield, a quorum was declared. Commissioners Absent: Jay Hendler Staff Present: Community & Economic Development Director Rick White, and Senior Planner Jacob Gonzalez and Administrative Assistant II, Carmen Patrick.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Cochran explained the Planning Commission is an advisory board made up of volunteers
appointed by City Council.
He further explained the purpose of the Planning Commission was to provide recommendations to
City Council regarding changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Updates, Block Grant
Allocations and Zoning Code. The Planning Commission is tasked with considering the long-term
growth and development of the community, the impact of land use decisions on community,
livability, economic opportunity, housing affordability, public services, and the environment.
Chair Cochran reminded the audience tonight’s proceedings were being broadcast live on City of
Pasco’s Facebook page and on Charter Cable PSC Channel 191 and will be rebroadcast several
times during the next month.
He stated the meeting was also being recorded and could be watched on City of Pasco’s website,
which is Pasco-wa.gov. Click on the VIDEO ON DEMAND link and make your selection there.
Chair Cochran stated copies of the meeting agenda were available on the back table.
He then asked that everyone silence cell phones to prevent interruptions during the meeting.
For those present this evening, when you are given the opportunity to address the Commission,
please come to the podium, speak clearly into the microphone, and state your name and city of
address for the record.
Chair Cochran reminded the audience and the Planning Commission that Washington State Law
requires public meetings like the one being held this evening not only be fair, but also appear to
be fair. In addition, Washington State Law prohibits Planning Commission members from
participating in discussions or decisions in which the member may have a direct interest or may
be either benefited or harmed by the Planning Commission’s decision. An objection to any
Planning Commission member hearing any matter on tonight’s agenda needs to be aired at this
time or it will be waived.
Chair Cochran asked if there were any Planning Commission members who have a declaration at
this time regarding any of the items on the agenda.
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No declarations were made.
Chair Cochran asked if anyone in the audience objected to any Planning Commission member
hearing any of the items on the agenda.
None heard, record shows there were no declarations.
Chair Cochran stated the Planning Commission needed and valued public input explaining it
helped the Commission understand the issues more clearly and allowed for better
recommendations to City Council. Furthermore, in many cases, this could be the only forum for
the public to get facts and opinions placed into the official record and City Council will use to
make the Commission’s decision. He encouraged those present to take full advantage of this
opportunity.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Moffitt moved to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of December
15, 2022. Commissioner Torres seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Code Amendment Mixed Use Zoning District (CA2022-001)
Good evening members of the Planning Commission. This is a proposal that you've seen
before you both in October and November and December of last year. The item was continued
from the December meeting to provide some additional opportunity for input and feedback
from those in the development community.
Background:
The Comprehensive Plan designates multiple areas as “Mixed Residential Commercial:
but there is no corresponding zoning code.
Proposal is to amend PMC 25.17, the Waterfront Development District, which was
written for Osprey Pointe.
Rename 25.17 to “Mixed Use (MU) District” and modify for City-wide applicability.
Comments from the Planning Commission regarding this matter in December:
Circulation and Transportation
Impacts to Osprey Pointe
Height Thresholds
Other Input Received
The Mixed Use Zoning District, from staff perspective, certainly aligns and implements
several Comprehensive Plan policies based on the land use, housing and transportation
element. We think it definitely aligns with council goals adopted last year on economic
vitality to provide zoning districts that are based on market demand, that can develop the
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community in a way that meets the vision expressed by council and that as heard by residents
of the City of Pasco and providing businesses with another option for developing in the City
as well.
Just a short presentation for you this evening. We do have representatives from the applicant
here in the audience today if you have additional questions, but other than that, that concludes
this presentation today. Again, staff does concur with the proposal and what's included, and
there is a recommendation for approval of the City Council on this effort.
Public Comment:
Nicole Stickney, AHBL, 5804 Road 90, Ste. H, Pasco, WA.
Thank you, Planning Commission and staff. We advanced this application on behalf of a
developer that we're working with who owns property, who would like to have this zoning
district applied to their property someday, hopefully very soon, and do some mixed use
projects.
I wanted to highlight that I was also involved with the Waterfront Development District
code that came about some time ago when the Port of Pasco had brought it to the City as a
proposal. I wasn't at the very front end, I wasn't involved with the primary development of
that code, but I know that it was based on best practices and that they had researched where
there was really good, effective code put in place in other communities for a mixed use.
And they were looking for some flexibility at the Osprey Point District. I did help make
some revisions to their proposal and then helped present in front of this body actually, and
then I believe City Council as well, just to see that ordinance through, and it was adopted,
as Jacob mentioned, a few years back.
This time around, we approached the City and we said, look, we're looking to do some
mixed use code development writing. We know that that's sort of a missing element in your
code. What do you think, staff? Is that something you're already working on? We don't
want to duplicate efforts and the response was that it's on our work schedule, we're going
to be taking it on, but it's going to take some time. So, we said, okay, well, we'll take the
lead on this.
And so my client allowed me that opportunity to work with him. We sat down with an
architect, so this has been well vetted is what I'm trying to point out. Not only did we base
this code on existing code in the City of Pasco for the Waterfront Development District
and made some amendments to it, but we really thought carefully about how it coordinates
with other parts of Pasco's code. We looked very carefully to make sure that there wouldn't
be inconsistencies or even conflicts with different parts of the code. So, we really worked
this quite in a detailed fashion through and had a lot of meetings and discussions with Jacob
along the way too. In fact, we were going to propose a standalone chapter to be added and
he said, why don't you instead bring it alongside to this waterfront development district
and we'll broaden it. So, we took that recommendation.
So, in any event, we would ask that you would recommend approval tonight to your City
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Council and thank you for all the processing that you've done to this date. Thank you to
staff for all that they've done. I know this has gone through SEPA environmental review.
This has gone now to a couple of different meetings before this board, and there's been
opportunities for the public to weigh in on it. We just see it as a win-win, though, and
something that's going to be really beneficial to the community. And I'm happy to answer
any questions that you might have about it, thank you.
Commissioner Cochran asked, are there examples of how this is implemented in practice?
Ms. Stickney answered we actually had some slides when we introduced some of the
concepts a while back with that waterfront development district when that first came about
and I was working with the Port of Pasco. I’m trying to remember back to some of our
examples. But we showed pictures of some development in Spokane that has been very
well received, and I'm struggling to remember the name of it. Kendall Yards. Yes.
So that's a classic example that a lot are familiar with. Certainly some of the other slides
we showed were examples over in the Portland area. And that's in part because the person
who kind of started this on behalf of the Port of Pasco, the planner that they originally had
retained was from that area. And so there were some transit oriented development type
examples that we had, things like that. So, they have the great light rail line down there,
and there's a lot of mixed use buildings along some of those transportation corridors.
So, there's really good examples out there. And I think the time has come to introduce some
of this type of development to Pasco. I think as you read through the code, I'm hoping that
you get the sense that what we're trying to do is just more, right. We're just trying to add
an extra layer of engagement for community to live and shop or work in the same site and
have some flexibility there instead of separating all of our land uses and forcing everybody
to walk from here to there all the time. That's not to say that people are going to arrive
different ways at the site, but at least there's that synergy that can be achieved.
And I think once we have kind of that proof of concept running, then you'll see a lot more
of that in the Tri Cities. I know that certainly you probably have realized that there are
some new styles of development coming to town, and so we want to make sure that we can
facilitate that and shepherd in the right types of that new development.
Commissioner Crutchfield asked just exactly where is this located?
Ms. Stickney answered this would be considered a floating zone. And that's a term when
you create a new zoning district that you don't have any place where it's assigned on the
ground yet. And that will hopefully change very soon. But for right now, you have a
Waterfront Development District, you have that zoning assigned at Osprey Point, but you
don't have a mixed use district zoning district assigned in the City. There are certain
properties that will be eligible to be rezoned to that designation once an ordinance is passed
and this floating zone comes into existence. The properties that would be eligible for where
they could request for a rezone are those that are labeled as mixed residential and
commercial land use.
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So, there are certain areas, and I think it's like a magenta color or something like that in
your Comprehensive Plan map. Those are the areas in town where it's not going to change
anyone's zoning right away. Right. But if they want to, they can apply. Okay, I have
commercial zoning now, I'd rather be in the mixed use or I have something else and I'd
rather be in the mixed use, and I'm eligible if that's already shown on the Comprehensive
Plan.
So the Planning Commission, the City Council, we've already done the groundwork
through the Comprehensive Plan update to identify those areas of town that would be
suitable for mixed use development. But the missing piece is that you don't have it in your
zoning code. So, this is just to remedy that and then we'll have the opportunity and time to
come and say, okay, now we're ready. We want to rezone and be able to be entitled to that
type of development for specific property. But anyone else who wants to do a mixed use
development would need to do the rezone process. So, there's still steps involved.
Commissioner Torres asked what gaps are you trying to fill regarding the original
waterfront code?
Ms. Stickney answered yeah, it's not really something that was so much missing with that.
That was really written to be tailor made to specific location and for a specific purpose.
But as I described, our method was to come up with a mixed use zoning district rather than
have it be a standalone. Staff had said, let's work it out so that it can be the same chapter
but apply to the different locations in town. So really, it's just broadening opportunity.
That's how I would put it. I wouldn't say that we're trying to fill in anything, because I think
that district, the Waterfront Development District, I don't know if staff come up with
anything, but I imagine that they see that it works pretty well in terms of permitting and
everything else. I can't speak for them, but it's good code. It was adopted. It's been on the
books for a couple of years now. And so, it's a good idea to expand those opportunities in
the City, and this will move the City one step closer in implementing your Comprehensive
Plan under Growth Management Act. So, it's a step in the right direction, certainly.
Comments/Questions from Commissioners
Commissioner Lehrman close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment for
the Mixed Use Zoning District CA2022-003 and recommend that Pasco City Council
adopt the proposed code amendment as contained in the January 19, 2023 staff report.
Seconded by Commissioner Moffitt, motion passed unanimously.
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Chapter 25.127
Proposed Mixed-Use
Proposed amendments to the WD Waterfront Development DistrictPage 79 of 310
Background
Application submitted to amend PMC 25.127
The Comprehensive Plan designates multiple
areas as “Mixed Residential Commercial” but
there is no corresponding zoning code
Proposal is to amend PMC 25.17 (Waterfront
Development District) which was written for
Osprey Pointe
Rename 25.17 to “Mixed Use (MU) District”
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OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
NEW:
•PMC 25.127.070(17) Building Design Standards
•PMC 25.127.070(18) Screening Standards
•PMC 25.127.070(19) Temporary Business Standards
•PMC 25.127.070 (20) Sign Standards
REVISED:
•PMC 25.127.070(6) Dimensional Standards
•PMC 25.127.070(10) Building Height
•PMC 25.127.070(13) Landscaping
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the mixed use (MU) district is to allow the location of a compatible
and integrated mix of commercial (and office, education and government uses)
with residential uses, as established within the comprehensive plan. This zone
district is intended to provide a high level of diversity in housing types including
townhouses and flats in mid-rise buildings ranging from two to six stories to move
toward the city’s land use and housing goals and policies relating to density and a
broad range of housing types, as required under the Growth Management Act,
Chapter 36.70A RCW. In addition, ground floor neighborhood-scale commercial
and/or office uses are encouraged to create a cohesive bike-and pedestrian-
oriented community. These uses are to be designed to complement and support
the nearby retail, office, and residential uses and located in resulting in reduced
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 18, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4344, Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plan
I. REFERENCE(S):
Resolution
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4344, authorizing the City Manager
to adopt the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
No Impact.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Pasco is a Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater Permittee with
the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). Pasco’s current National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit runs from
August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2024. Per the requirements set forth in Section
S5. Stormwater Management Program for Cities, Towns and Counties of the
Permit, Pasco is required to develop and adopt both a Stormwater Management
Program (SWMP) and a Stormwater Management Program Plan (P lan) that
details all aspects of the City’s SWMP.
The Plan was included in the 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan and funding
for the Plan was included in the Capital Projects Budget for the year 2023.
Following a consultant selection process, Council a warded the Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) to Herrera Environmental Consultants Inc. on
November 17, 2021. Herrera completed the Plan and staff has reviewed the
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
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The Plan was presented to Council during the workshop meeting of September
12, 2022. Comments made during the presentation have been addressed.
V. DISCUSSION:
Key components documented in the completed Plan include: Public
Education and Outreach; Public Involvement and Participation; Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination; Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control; Post -
Construction and Development New Stormwater Management for
Redevelopment; and Municipal Operations and Maintenance.
Additionally, the Plan evaluates the effect of the City’s current stormwater utility
structure, and infrastructure existing policies, use regulations land and
maintenance with regard to risk management, environmental stewardship, and
regulatory compliance. The Plan sets near and long-term planning goals and
prioritizes a list of needed capital improvement projects to correct existing
deficiencies within the system and to construct future stormwater mitigation
infrastructure. Finally, the Plan examines the City’s effort to retrofit existing
stormwater infrastructure currently discharging directly to the Columbia River,
with the ultimate goal of eliminating all surface water discharges.
The following provides a summary of the changes made in each section of the
Plan based on feedback from the City Council.
Section 1 Introduction:
• No substantive changes were made to this section.
Section 2 Study Area Characteristics:
• Many changes were made to this section. The area covered by the Plan
was redefined to include all the Urban Growth Area (UGA) with the
exception of the area within the Port of Pasco. This included, the newly
annexed area, area within the UGA not yet annexed, and County
inholdings within the UGA. This impacted most of the characterization
data sizes, basin areas, critical on land statistics (e.g., and use,
impervious area) provided in this section.
Section 3 Stormwater Management Framework:
• Moderate changes were made to this section. Information provided on the
stormwater infrastructure (e.g., number of catch basins and length of
piped conveyance) was updated to reflect the expansion of the area
covered by the Plan. And the annexation summary was revised to reflect
the newly annexed area.
Section 4 Stormwater System Problems, Prioritization, Solutions, and
Implementation:
• No changes were made to this section.
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Section 5 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and
Recommended Activities:
• rewas section This entirely -evalu moderate in which ated resulted
changes to the Plan. The primary purpose of this section is to define the
resources needed to support the Plan. This entire section was closely
reviewed to re-evaluate staffing and funding needs considering the
expanded project area. The primary changes made were to recommend
increased staffing to cover expected increased need for site plan review,
increased need for inspection and maintenance type activities, and
expansions of the area that needs to be included in the storm water
system inventory.
Section 6 Plan Implementation:
• section. for timeline The this made were changes Small to
implementation was revised to reflect the early 2023 plan release date
and the summary of resource needs was revised to reflect the changes
made to Section 5.
Staff recommends Council adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plan.
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Resolution – Stormwater Management Plan Adoption - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) owns and operates a Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) utility that provides stormwater mitigation measures for the publicly owned
rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS stormwater discharges to surface waters are strictly regulated by the
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES – a section of the Federal Clean Water Act) program; and
WHEREAS, the City is a Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater Permittee,
subject to the rules and regulations of the DOE NPDES program; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to safeguard and preserve Washington’s waters
for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health; and
WHEREAS, the City’s consultant, Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc., has studied
the City’s MS4 and has developed a management plan designed to ensure regulatory compliance
with the City’s Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council hereby adopts the 2023 Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Plan prepared by Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be
used as a guide by staff and Council in making various decisions about the City’s Stormwater
Management Program.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this __ day of _______,
2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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CITY OF PASCO
COMPREHENSIVE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN – 2023
Prepared for
City of Pasco
Public Works Department
Prepared by
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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Note:
Some pages in this document have been purposely skipped or blank pages inserted
so that this document will print correctly when duplexed.
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CITY OF PASCO
COMPREHENSIVE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN – 2023
Prepared for
City of Pasco
Public Works Department
525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington 99301
Prepared by
Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100
Seattle, Washington 98121
Telephone: 206-441-9080
March 7, 2023
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan was produced through the combined
efforts, ideas, and cooperation of the following City of Pasco staff, appointed and elected
officials, and consultants.
City Staff
Michael Henao Project Manager/Environmental Compliance Coordinator
Maria Serra Deputy Public Works Director
Derek Wiitala Public Works Division Manager
Herrera Environmental Consultants
Joy Michaud Project Manager/Plan Development
Rebecca Dugopolski Data Gaps and Needs Assessment
Matt Fontaine CIP Prioritization and Design
Julianne Chechanover Study Area Characterization, Data Gaps and Needs Assessment, and CIP Prioritization and Design
Lacy Lackey CIP Prioritization and Design
Meghan Mullen CIP Prioritization and Design
Lauren Ode-Giles Geographic Information Systems
Rebecca Stebbing Geographic Information Systems
Pam Jackowich; Michelle Fox Word Processing
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................................................... i
Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................... vii
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Purpose of this Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Program Goals and Policies ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1. General Stormwater Management Program Goals ..................................................... 3
1.2.2. Flow Control Goals .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.3. Water Quality Goals ................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.4. Funding Goals ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Stormwater Plan Development ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Study Area Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1. Environmental Setting (topography, geology, and soils) ............................................................ 10
2.2. Land Use/Land Cover ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3. Water Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.4. Critical Areas and Species ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.4.1. Groundwater Resources ...................................................................................................... 20
2.4.2. Wetlands, Riparian Buffers, and Habitat ........................................................................ 22
2.4.3. Geologic and Flood Hazard Areas ................................................................................... 22
2.5. Future Conditions ....................................................................................................................................... 25
2.5.1. Population Growth ................................................................................................................ 25
2.5.2. Climate Change....................................................................................................................... 25
3. Stormwater Management Framework ......................................................................................................... 27
3.1. Stormwater Infrastructure and Operations and Maintenance ................................................... 27
3.2. Applicable Regulations ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.3. Municipal Code and Design Standards .............................................................................................. 31
3.4. Stormwater Utility Fund ............................................................................................................................ 33
3.4.1. History and Purpose .............................................................................................................. 33
3.4.2. Past and Current Use of Funds ......................................................................................... 35
3.4.3. Population Growth ................................................................................................................ 35
3.4.4. Annexation ................................................................................................................................ 35
3.4.5. Climate Change....................................................................................................................... 35
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4. Stormwater System Problems, Prioritization, Solutions, and Implementation ............................. 37
4.1. Problem Identification and Prioritization ........................................................................................... 37
4.1.1. Risk Definition – Flooding Infrastructure ...................................................................... 42
4.1.2. Risk Definition – Deteriorating Infrastructure ............................................................. 42
4.1.3. Other Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 43
4.2. Problems ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.1. Flooding ..................................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.2. Deteriorating Conveyance Infrastructure ...................................................................... 44
4.2.3. Lack of Water Quality Treatment ..................................................................................... 45
4.3. Solutions ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.3.1. Infiltration Improvements ................................................................................................... 48
4.3.2. Conveyance Infrastructure Rehabilitation ..................................................................... 50
4.3.3. Water Quality Protection ..................................................................................................... 51
5. Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities ............................ 53
5.1. Public Education and Outreach ............................................................................................................. 54
5.2. Public Involvement and Participation .................................................................................................. 56
5.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ....................................................................................... 57
5.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ................................................................................. 61
5.5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management .................................................................................. 63
5.6. Municipal Operations and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 64
5.7. Total Maximum Daily Load Requirements ........................................................................................ 66
5.8. Monitoring and Assessment ................................................................................................................... 66
5.9. Reporting and Recordkeeping ............................................................................................................... 66
5.10. Update to City Code and Design Standards ......................................................................... 67
6. Plan Implementation........................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1. NPDES Permit Timeline ............................................................................................................................. 69
6.2. Staffing Needs .............................................................................................................................................. 69
6.3. Equipment Needs ....................................................................................................................................... 71
6.4. Capital Improvement Program Needs ................................................................................................ 73
6.5. Interdepartmental Collaboration .......................................................................................................... 75
6.6. Interagency Collaboration ....................................................................................................................... 76
7. References............................................................................................................................................................... 77
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APPENDICES
Appendix A City of Pasco Stormwater Management (SWM) Program Questionnaire
Appendix B Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Appendix C Project Summary Sheets and Cost Estimates
TABLES
Table 2-1. City of Pasco Basin Characteristics. ........................................................................................ 10
Table 2-2. Land Use Descriptions and Land Area Percent Within Pasco City Limits in 2021. ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 2-3. Land Use Within Pasco Basin Boundaries. ........................................................................... 14
Table 2-4. Critical and Hazardous Areas Within Pasco by Basin. ..................................................... 23
Table 3-1. Stormwater Infrastructure Within Pasco by Basin. ........................................................... 27
Table 3-2. Summary of Applicable Regulations. ..................................................................................... 29
Table 3-3. City of Pasco Stormwater Utility Monthly Rates from 2002 to Present. ................... 34
Table 4-1. Categorization of Site-Specific Problems. ............................................................................ 37
Table 4-2. Stormwater Code Violations. .................................................................................................... 46
Table 4 3. Tier 1 Problems and CIP Solutions.......................................................................................... 46
Table 4-4. CIP Project/Program Descriptions and Capital Costs. ..................................................... 50
Table 5-1. Recommended Activities for Public Education and Outreach. .................................... 54
Table 5-2. Recommended Activities for Public Involvement and Participation. ......................... 56
Table 5-3. Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. .............. 57
Table 5-4. Recommended Activities for Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control. .............................................................................................................................................. 61
Table 5-5. Recommended Activities for Post-Construction Stormwater Management. .................................................................................................................................. 63
Table 5-6. Recommended Activities for Municipal Operations and Maintenance. ................... 64
Table 6-1. NPDES Permit Timeline. .............................................................................................................. 69
Table 6-2. Current and Recommended City of Pasco SWMP Staff and Consultant Needs to Support Ongoing Activities. .................................................................................. 70
Table 6-3. Current and Recommended City of Pasco SWMP Equipment. .................................... 71
Table 6-4. Capital Improvement Program Implementation Schedule.a ......................................... 74
Table 6-5. Interdepartmental Responsibilities. ........................................................................................ 75
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FIGURES
Figure 2-1. Vicinity Map of Pasco and Area Covered by this Plan. ..................................................... 8
Figure 2-2. Stormwater Subbasin Boundaries, City of Pasco. ............................................................... 9
Figure 2-3. Land Use Within the City of Pasco. ......................................................................................... 13
Figure 2-4. Zoning Within the City of Pasco. ............................................................................................. 16
Figure 2-5. Impervious Surfaces in the City of Pasco. ............................................................................ 17
Figure 2-6. Groundwater and Critical Areas Within the City of Pasco. ............................................ 21
Figure 2-7. Flood and Steep Slope Hazards Within the City of Pasco. ............................................ 24
Figure 3-1. Stormwater Infrastructure in the City of Pasco. ................................................................. 28
Figure 4-1 (a). CIP Prioritization Process. ........................................................................................................... 39
Figure 4-1 (b). Site Prioritization. .......................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 4-1 (c). CIP Prioritization Process Comparison. ................................................................................. 41
Figure 4-2. CIP Project Locations Within the City of Pasco. ................................................................. 49
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
BMP best management practice
CARA Critical Aquifer Recharge Area
CCTV closed-circuit television
CIP capital improvement program
City City of Pasco
Ecology Washington State Department of Ecology
ESA Endangered Species Act
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
FTE full-time equivalent
GIS Geographic Information Systems
IDDE Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
LID low impact development
MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
PMC Pasco Municipal Code
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
O&M operations and maintenance
Phase II Permit Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit
PMC Pasco Municipal Code
SEPA State Environmental Policy Act
SR State Route
SWMMEW Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington
SWMP Stormwater Master Program
SWPPP stormwater pollution prevention plan
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
UGA Urban Growth Area
UIC underground injection control
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
WHPA wellhead protection area
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1. I NTRODUCTION
Stormwater runoff can be a source of pollutants to surface water and groundwater, can cause erosion and flooding, and can result in damage to property. Therefore, managing stormwater is an important aspect of city government. While, historically, stormwater management was primarily relegated to management of underground pipes and conveyance networks to enhance draining and reduce flooding, it is now recognized that stormwater plays many roles. It is a source of pollutants, but it is also an important resource critical to maintaining streamflows and recharge of groundwater. As a consequence, stormwater management at a city level has become more complex and includes many components, such as maintaining the system of pipes, catch basins, and treatment devices; offering programs to educate residents and businesses about reducing pollutants; creating ways to remove pollutants; and conducting a broad range of maintenance activities.
Stormwater is recognized as a critical source of pollutants by the federal government and is regulated by federal law through the Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is the program that addresses water pollution via discharge of pollutants from sources such as stormwater. In Washington State, the NPDES program is administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) through authorization from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The City of Pasco’s (City) stormwater program is regulated via Ecology’s Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit (NPDES permit). That NPDES permit includes extensive requirements related to stormwater program management, system design requirements, operations and maintenance (O&M), and more. Section 5 of this Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan details the specific requirements of the NPDES permit and their impact on development of this plan. One of the purposes of this plan is to lay out a program that meets the City’s needs, including those driven by the NPDES permit.
Due to the city’s low annual rainfall, warm climate, flat topography, and fast-draining soils, most of the stormwater generated in the city infiltrates the ground either through natural processes or manmade structures, such as dry wells and infiltration trenches. The result is that flooding, erosion, and slope failures that are often associated with high volumes of stormwater runoff are not as critical in Pasco as they may be in other areas of Washington. However, stormwater quality remains an important issue because water quality concerns are driven by population and land use (e.g., commercial and industrial businesses). The City’s reliance on infiltration of stormwater means that underlying groundwater is more vulnerable to contamination, especially because of the area’s fast-draining soils. Since Pasco’s drinking water is supplied by groundwater, the City needs to protect groundwater quality while maintaining groundwater recharge processes. The semi-arid climate also means that stormwater should be viewed as an important resource to protect and conserve. This comprehensive plan for managing stormwater reflects the unique features of Pasco’s environment. The first comprehensive stormwater plan for the City of Pasco was developed in 2016; this document provides an update to that plan.
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1.1. P URPOSE OF THIS P LAN
The purpose of this plan is to guide the City’s stormwater management program in a manner consistent with current regulatory requirements, while also identifying highest priority
stormwater problems and solutions, and developing a timeline for implementation of both the
regulatory requirements and the stormwater solutions. The plan also identifies the resources
(financial, staffing, and equipment) needed for implementation that is consistent with the
revenue generated by the City’s stormwater management utility. The following describes the
content of each section of the plan with a summary of the extent of the updates made between
the previous (2016) plan and this version:
● Section 1: Establishes the purpose of the plan and stormwater management goals for the City. There have been minor refinements of the goals as part of this update.
● Sections 2 and 3: Provide background information on the Pasco area, the existing
stormwater system, and the existing stormwater management program. There have been
updates to much of the tabular data and some of the figures to reflect changes in the
area covered by this plan as well as other changes that have occurred since the 2016
plan.
● Section 4: Describes proposed solutions to high priority stormwater issues. This section
has been entirely revised from the 2016 plan to reflect the newly identified stormwater
problems and solutions.
● Section 5: Identifies minimum actions necessary to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, especially the City’s NPDES permit. This section has been entirely revised from the 2016 plan to reflect the revisions to the NPDES permit that have occurred since 2016 as well as to reflect changes in staffing and operations at the City.
● Section 6: Provides a plan for implementation that identifies resource needs and focuses
on efficient use of limited resources. This edition of the plan does not include an
assessment of the current utility rate but reflects a balance of revenue and resource
needs.
Stormwater management involves maintaining and replacing stormwater infrastructure and building new stormwater facilities to meet development needs and to replace infrastructure that has come to the end of its service life. Stormwater management is a continually evolving field, driven by changes in state and federal stormwater regulations as well as by changes in science and technology. This means it can be technically and financially challenging to accommodate program needs while balancing utility ratepayer costs. This plan will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing landscape of stormwater management and issues specific to the City of Pasco.
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1.2. P ROGRAM GOALS AND P OLICIES
Goals and policies were developed to guide the development of this plan that are consistent with the City’s goals. They support actions that will ensure stormwater is managed efficiently,
protect the quality and quantity of water resources, and protect groundwater, which is the City’s
drinking water source. The stormwater goals in this section were developed to clarify and
document the City’s priorities related to stormwater management.
1.2.1. General Stormwater Management Program Goals
G1. Meet the minimum regulatory requirements of the Eastern Washington Phase II NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit while protecting local natural resources.
G2. Continue to support regional efforts to address stormwater management.
G3. Continue to be cost effective. Meet at least the minimum requirements of the NPDES permit, meet the needs of the public, and be strategic about addressing long-term operational deficiencies.
G4. Proactively maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and replace aging City stormwater facilities
and minimize the need for costly and disruptive emergency repairs. Be strategic to
the extent possible and plan repairs around other City projects (e.g., roadwork).
G5. Continue to provide public education (including to outreach to businesses) on
stormwater and water resource issues and support for the City’s stormwater
management program.
G6. Ensure that new development, redevelopment, and City projects are in conformance
with the City’s adopted stormwater requirements and flow control goals.
G7. Coordinate with other City departments throughout the stormwater plan review,
permitting, and project approval process to ensure that the process results in a
functional stormwater system.
G8. Oversee construction and maintenance of privately owned stormwater facilities to
ensure that they function as designed to protect private property, public property, and the environment.
G9. Develop written protocols, where needed, to demonstrate compliance with NPDES permit requirements.
G10. Revise this Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan every 6 years, or sooner if needed, to ensure that it provides for effective long-term stormwater project planning, system maintenance, response to mandates, and program funding.
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1.2.2. Flow Control Goals
FC1. Develop new drainage projects to address flooding problems when such problems cannot be addressed through maintenance of the existing infrastructure.
FC2. Continue to encourage and allow the use of infiltration facilities for flow control for
new development and redevelopment in accordance with current regulations, and
where feasible.
1.2.3. Water Quality Goals
WQ1. When practicable, add or improve water quality treatment whenever constructing
new stormwater facilities or conducting maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of aging City stormwater facilities.
WQ2. Protect groundwater resources by regulating land use activities, such as requiring a higher level of stormwater treatment within wellhead protection areas, and encouraging practices that minimize impacts to groundwater.
Develop guidance and public outreach materials for use of chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers) near infiltration facilities.
1.2.4. Funding Goals
F1. Implement a stormwater program that balances resource, staffing and project needs
with the revenue generated by the utility and with the staffing resources available.
F2. Control costs through proactively identifying stormwater problems to reduce the
need for emergency response.
F3. Maintain low stormwater utility rates while ensuring that the fees collected
adequately cover the costs of implementing stormwater program needs.
1.3. S TORMWATER P LAN DEVELOPMENT
Significant research was conducted to provide a foundation for development of this plan. The 2016 plan and capital improvement plan (CIP) list was reviewed to determine what has been
completed. Geographic information system (GIS) data were acquired from city, county, state,
and national datasets. This included information on the existing storm drainage system
infrastructure, which was derived mostly from GIS data provided by the City. Questionnaires,
multiple workshops with City staff, camera logs of pipelines, a web-based stormwater problems
map, and field surveys were used to supplement this information.
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The first workshop for development of this plan occurred on December 17, 2021. A
questionnaire was distributed in advance of the first workshop to gather staff input and
perspectives on a consistent set of questions. The completed questionnaires were used to facilitate the workshop discussion of NPDES permit requirements, staffing needs, funding needs, and other issues of concern to City staff. A comparison table of NPDES permit requirements and the City’s current program was developed and used with the completed questionnaires to develop Section 5 of this plan. Appendices A and B provide a complete list of permit requirements, current activities, and recommended activities, as well as a copy of the questionnaire.
In preparation for the second workshop on January 19, 2022, a web-based stormwater problems
map was re-created from the 2016 planning effort, and City staff and the consultant team began
the process of populating the map with information on known problems and problem locations.
During the second workshop, the team reviewed the stormwater problems map and discussed
each project in further detail in preparation for project prioritization. Project prioritization criteria
were developed and discussed alongside field visit logistics during the third workshop on
February 14, 2022. Each project was ranked high, medium, or low based on a quantitative
analysis. Project prioritization criteria included flooding frequency and severity, maintenance
level of effort, pipe defects, and other factors.
A field review of key problem areas was conducted with City staff on March 11, 2022. During this
field assessment, detail was collected on specific sites. Photos and observations from the field
review and assessment were used to finalize the project rankings. The highest ranked projects
were developed to a concept-level design with associated planning-level cost estimates and the information was used to create project summary sheets, which are included as Appendix C.
Simultaneous to the development of this plan, City staff identified one additional CIP project, the Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement project. This has been included as a high priority project to be completed within the next few years; however, there are currently no design details and therefore no project summary sheet for this project.
A number of the projects identified address infiltration improvement needs and did not rank high as individual projects. However, an annual program to address infiltration improvements has been included for budget planning purposes, and many of these projects have been
identified as priorities in that program. Similarly, there are numerous areas within the city where
stormwater conveyance pipes need to be replaced or relined. A Stormwater Pipe Lining Project
[Phases 1 and 2] has also been included in the CIP list and implementation schedule in this plan.
This plan was first completed in 2022, but then modified to encompass a larger project area that
includes the entire urban growth area (UGA), West Pasco, and small inholdings within the city
limits that are currently within Franklin County’s jurisdiction; but it does not include the area that
falls under the Port of Pasco’s NPDES permit. This change was made to better reflect the City’s
responsibilities.
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2. STUDY AREA CHARACTERISTICS
Pasco is located in south-central Washington on the Columbia River, near the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The area spanned by the city is approximately 37 square miles. Pasco’s population was over 78,000 as of 2021. It is the county seat for Franklin County. Together with the cities of Kennewick, Richland, and West Richland, Pasco forms the “Quad-Cities” area of Eastern Washington. The Quad-Cities are the fourth largest metro area in the state. It is an area that has been growing fast; for example, the population in Pasco is expected to increase to 121,828 by year 2038 (Pasco 2018).
The Quad-Cities area lies within what is known as the Central Basin region of Washington State. This region is composed of the Columbia River Basin and adjacent low-elevation areas of central Washington. Because of its location, Pasco enjoys a mild climate, has a long growing season, and boasts 300 days of sunshine each year. Annual precipitation is very low; annual rainfall is estimated at 6.5 inches and snowfall at 2.75 inches. Pasco is at a low elevation, and there is little topographic variation. Because of the arid climate and relatively flat topography, other than the Columbia and Snake Rivers, there are no other natural surface waters within or near the city limits. The dry conditions, in combination with the wind, mean that windblown debris is a common problem that affects stormwater quality as well as facility maintenance needs.
To support the City’s need to plan for future growth, the area covered by this plan (Figure 2-1) is larger than the area covered by the City’s NPDES permit. The plan area covers approximately 45 square miles and has the same boundaries as the UGA, except it does not include the Port of Pasco since that is covered by a separate NPDES permit. The Pasco city limits, UGA boundaries, City NPDES area, and Port of Pasco NPDES area are also shown in Figure 2-1. Since the 2016 plan, over 2,800 acres have been annexed by the City. A few areas of inholdings, primarily owned by Franklin County, still exist within the general city boundary but are part of the UGA and therefore included in the plan area. Together, these inholdings represent approximately 2 square miles. These inholdings, in combination with the Port of Pasco (approximately 5 square
miles), represent the difference between the city limits (approximately 43 square miles) and the UGA (approximately 50 square miles). Both the city and UGA boundaries extend to the center of the Columbia River and, as a result, include several square miles of the river. For the purposes of this plan, only the land area is included in the data summaries because, from a stormwater management perspective, only the surfaces that generate runoff are relevant.
For the purpose of stormwater planning, Pasco is divided into six basins. Basins 1 through 5 are delineated by hydrologic boundaries of the stormwater conveyance system and represent the older part of the city. Basin 6 represents all of the area outside of Basins 1 through 5. Basin 6 is
the largest of the six basins, representing nearly 85 percent of the area within the city limits (Figure 2-2). The Port of Pasco’s industrial area is within the city limit, but is not included in basin boundaries or stormwater planning because the Port is responsible for its own stormwater management. Table 2-1 lists the areas and percent impervious of each of the six basins.
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Table 2-1. City of Pasco Basin Characteristics.
Basina Total Area
(acres)
Within City Limits
Area Impervious Surface
Acres Percent Acres Percent
1 1,297 1,297 100 589 45
2 872 872 100 454 52
3 187 187 100 91 49
4 1,161 1,161 100 633 55
5 277 277 100 153 55
6 25,149 20,915 83 5,359 26
Total 28,944 24,709 85 7,304 30
a Basins correspond to those delineated in Figure 2-2.
The following sections describe the environmental setting of the city, and the natural resources intended to be protected or improved by implementation of this plan.
2.1. E NVIRONMENTAL SETTING (TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY,
AND SOILS)
Topography in Pasco is predominately flat. The eastern side of the city is almost entirely flat, with only very small, topographic variations. To the west of the airport is a small ridge, running
north to south, that rises to a plateau situated about 100 feet in elevation above the city and
slopes gently to the southeast. Most of the land area within the city drains toward the Columbia
River, though a small portion of the eastern edge drains toward the Snake River.
The ancient and recent geology of the region define both the topography and the soil drainage
properties that affect stormwater planning. Pasco is located on what is referred to as the
Columbia Plateau. The Columbia Plateau is composed of continental flood basalts that erupted
between about 16.7 and 5.5 million years ago (USGS 2016). The basalt flows near Pasco are
particularly thick and are estimated to have a depth of approximately 15,000 feet (Kahle et al.
2009). These basalt plains were further modified during the Pleistocene epoch by catastrophic outburst floods, such as the Missoula floods, which translocated huge quantities of glacial and fluvial sediments (Kahle et al. 2009). More recently, windblown inputs of sand and finer sediments blanketed the landscape and compose the parent material of most of the soils found throughout the city (NRCS 2016).
Soil drainage properties are important for stormwater planning because, to a large extent, they determine whether rainwater will run off the land as overland flow or infiltrate down through the soil profile. Coarser (e.g., sandy textured soils) will allow water to infiltrate faster than finer textured soils (e.g., silty or clayey soils). Most of the soils within the city are sandy in texture (psamments, loamy sands, or sandy loam) and are described as being excessively drained (NRCS 2016). The entire city and UGA are listed as Hydrologic Soil Group A, which has high
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drainage/infiltration capacity (NRCS 2016). However, there are isolated, small areas within Pasco
where the soils do not infiltrate, even though they have the appearance of sand. For example, in
one geotechnical investigation, several test pits were dug along the Oregon Avenue/395 corridor and the saturated hydraulic conductivity was tested. Despite soil textures that would hypothetically drain very rapidly, the measured saturated conductivity of the samples ranged from 0.003 inches/hour for silty sand and 24.36 inches/hour for poorly graded sand (CH2M Hill 2014). In another investigation, the infiltration rate was measured for three test borings approximately 8 feet below the ground surface. Infiltration rate was 12.5 and 20 inches/hour for two of the three borings, but the third had a rate of 0 inches/hour; even though it was described as a medium grain soil similar to the one with a 20 inch/hour rate (PBS 2014). These two studies
indicate that there are areas where infiltration may be infeasible despite the appearance of the
coarsely textured soils. The overall extent or location of these poor infiltration areas is unknown.
The fact that these soils exist only in small pockets of the city can be somewhat problematic
because area residents and the development community are accustomed to assuming that
infiltration capacity will be high.
2.2. L AND U SE/LAND C OVER
Land use is important for stormwater planning because it is linked with the percentage of impervious surface that, in combination with soil drainage properties, determines the amount of stormwater runoff generated by a parcel. Land use categories were mapped from City parcel data. The parcel data contained 16 land use categories. For the purposes of this planning effort, these categories were combined to create 4 general categories that include commercial/industrial, residential, mixed use, and other. Table 2-2 describes each of the 16 land use categories and the percentage of land area within the city attributed to each category. The table also provides a crosswalk to the general category that has each land use category has
been assigned to. The results are displayed in Figure 2-3.
Table 2-3 provides a summary of the current land use by each of the 4 general categories in the
city by basin. The city is primarily composed of residential (46 percent) and
commercial/industrial (39 percent) lands. The rest of the city is composed of other (13 percent)
and mixed use (3 percent) land uses.
Recognizing land use patterns at the city-scale is also important for identifying how land use has
changed over time and will change in the future. For this purpose, the city can be described as
two distinct areas. Basins 1 through 5, which comprise a small percentage of the total city area
(approximately 15 percent) represent the older, more established areas of the city. Basin 6,
which represents the vast majority of land area in the city (approximately 85 percent) is the area
where most of the recent growth has occurred and is occurring.
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Table 2-2. Land Use Descriptions and Land Area Percent Within Pasco City Limits in 2021.
Land Use
Category
General
Category Generalized Description
Land Area
(percent)b
Low Density Residential
Residential Single-family residential development at a density of 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre. 36.5
Industrial Commercial/ Industrial Manufacturing, food processing, storage and wholesale distribution of equipment and products, hazardous material storage, and transportation related facilities.
22.3
Commercial Commercial/ Industrial Neighborhood, community and regional shopping and specialty centers, business parks, service and office uses. 9.0
Airport Reserve Commercial/
Industrial
Land occupied by the Tri-Cities Airport. 7.8
Medium Density Residential
Residential Single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums at a density of 6 to 20 dwelling units per acre. 7.0
Open Space Parks
Other Land where development will be severely restricted: park lands, trails, and critical areas. 5.2
Public Quasi-Public
Other Schools, civic centers, fire stations and other public uses. 3.8
DNR Reserve Other Transition lands owned and presently managed by DNR for natural resource production. Characteristics include, but are not limited to, proximity to urban-type development, road and utility infrastructure, and market demand.
3.1
Mixed Residential Commercial
Mixed Use Allow a combination of mixed-use residential and commercial in the same development. Single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums at a density of 5 to 29
dwelling units per acre. Neighborhood shopping and specialty
centers, business parks, service and office uses.
1.7
High Density Residential
Residential Multiple unit apartments or condominiums at a density 21 units per acre or more. 1.1
Confederated Tribes—Colville
Other Land owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. 0.8
Mixed Use Regional
Mixed Use Broadmoor only; general retail operations and shops, grocery
stores, residential above commercial/office, high-density residential, dining, entertainment uses.
0.6
Office Commercial/ Industrial Broadmoor only; professional office and personal services, resource centers. 0.4
Medium High Density
Residential
Mixed Use Broadmoor only; single-family dwelling units, townhouses,
condominiums, and multifamily; 8–15 dwelling units per acre.
0.4
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Mixed Use Neighborhood
Mixed Use Broadmoor only; townhouses, multifamily developments, neighborhood grocers/markets and drug stores, vertically integrated buildings, live/work spaces, and other neighborhood scale offices and uses.
0.1
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Table 2-3. Land Use Within Pasco Basin Boundaries.a
Basin
Residential Commercial/Industrial Other Mixed Use
Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres Percent
1 421 33 669 53 126 10 51 4
2 279 35 437 55 67 8 14 2
3 88 50 65 37 22 12 2 1
4 641 56 277 24 195 17 42 4
5 137 50 98 36 26 10 12 4
6 11,750 48 8,911 36 3,194 13 564 2
Total 13,316 47 10,456 37 3,630 13 684 2
a Pasco basin boundaries include the urban growth area (UGA) boundary and unincorporated area within Franklin County.
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Land use in Basin 6 is predominately a mixture of residential and commercial/industrial.
Residential development represents the largest land use (approximately 48 percent) and is
concentrated on the western half of the basin (Figure 2-3). The commercial/industrial areas, which represent approximately 36 percent of the land area within Basin 6 are primarily located along the northeastern fringes of the city (Figure 2-3).
Similar to Basin 6, Basins 1 through 5 are primarily composed of residential (between 33 and 56 percent) and commercial/industrial (between 24 and 55 percent) (Table 2-3). In general, commercial/industrial development occurs along the major transportation corridors in the older parts of the city. Based on current zoning regulations, it would be expected that development would consist of continued commercial/industrial development, predominately retail, along the
I-182 corridor (Figure 2-4).
While comparing the percentage of each land use type among the basins is useful for evaluating
development patterns, the total area of each land use type is also important. For example, based
solely on percentage comparisons, it would appear that managing runoff from
commercial/industrial land uses, which have comparatively high pollutant generation rates, is
less of an issue in Basin 6 (36 percent commercial/industrial) than in Basin 2 (55 percent
commercial/industrial). However, because Basin 6 is much larger than Basin 2 it has more than
20 times the area of commercial/industrial land uses (Table 2-3), and there are much larger
uninterrupted commercial/industrial areas in Basin 6 than in any of the other basins (Figure 2-3).
Total impervious surface coverage is an important consideration for stormwater management
and basin planning since it directly affects how much precipitation leaves the land and becomes
stormwater runoff. Impervious surface coverage is mapped on Figure 2-5. Impervious surface area and percentage for each basin is listed in Table 2-1. Approximately 34 percent of the city is impervious surface as illustrated in Figure 2-5; however, this estimate is biased by the much larger area and less dense development in Basin 6. For the older parts of the city (Basins 1 through 5), the impervious surface coverage ranges from 45 to 55 percent. With continued urban and suburban expansion into Basin 6, the percentage of impervious surface coverage can be expected to increase.
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2.3. WATER R ESOURCES
Pasco is situated at the confluence of the Snake and Colombia Rivers. Both the Snake and Columbia Rivers are large river systems that drain tens of thousands of square miles. The
Columbia is the sixth largest river system in the United States as measured by drainage area and
has a drainage area of approximately 258,000 square miles. The Snake River is the tenth largest,
with a drainage area of 108,000 square miles (Kammerer 1990). Neither the Columbia River nor
the Snake River adjacent to Pasco are free-flowing. McNary Dam, about 34 miles downstream of
Pasco, creates Lake Wallula, which extends 64 miles upstream on the Columbia River to Hanford,
and up the Snake River to Ice Harbor Lock and Dam (USACE 2016). Since the city limits extend
out into the rivers, both rivers are considered part of the city and addressed in the City’s
Shoreline Management Plan (Anchor QEA 2014).
There is also one stream shown on Figure 2-1 is associated with the Esquatzel Coulee. This stream was at one time included in the City’s shoreline jurisdiction but was removed since there are few or no water-related uses of the stream and because the data suggest little water exists in the stream (Anchor QEA 2014). This stream gradually ‘sinks into the ground’ and does not discharge to any downstream water bodies (Anchor QEA 2014). Figure 2-1 also shows a small stream in the southwest corner of the city, which is actually a ditch created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The ditch occasionally collects stormwater but never discharges to the river (Dave McDonald, pers. comm. with T. Reed-Jennings). The most notable water feature within the interior of the city is the Franklin County Irrigation District Canal, which runs west to east through most of the city.
The U.S. EPA, in coordination with Ecology, implements and oversees monitoring programs to ensure that waters meet state and federal water quality standards. The purpose of these standards is to comply with the Clean Water Act, ensuring that water is safe for human contact
and healthy for fish and wildlife.
Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act requires that waters failing to meet these standards are
placed on the list of “impaired” waters, often referred to as the “303(d) list.” As of the most
recent proposed list (2018), there are a number of listings associated with the Columbia River
near Pasco. That reach of the river has documented exceedances of temperature standards and
is, therefore, listed as Category 5 for temperature. Category 5 means that a Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) or other type of cleanup plan is required. The U.S. EPA is leading the effort to
develop a temperature TMDL for that reach. The reach is also listed as Category 4a for total
dissolved gas and dioxins, and Category 2 for pH. Category 4a means there is a documented problem, but a cleanup plan is already in place. Category 2 are for water bodies of concern. Water bodies in this category have a potential water quality problem, but there is not enough evidence to show consistent impairment and therefore, no cleanup plan is needed.
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The Snake River near the Pasco area has these same water quality concerns and Category 4
and 5 listings. The Snake River reach was also recently included on the 303(d) list due to total
dissolved gas and dioxin. Since there is now a cleanup plan in place to address these problems, the reach is now Category 4a for these constituents. The Snake River also has a Category 2 for dissolved oxygen. None of these listings are expected to be strongly related to stormwater, and neither the Columbia nor Snake River are included in Appendix 2 of the existing NPDES permit, which lists TMDLs covered by the permit and describes additional actions permittees must take to be in compliance with the permit.
Major changes in the state water quality standards since the 2016 plan include new human health criteria for toxic substances adopted in 2016 and new water contact recreation bacteria
criteria (E. coli for fresh water) adopted in 2019. Human health criteria now include assessment
of tissue exposure concentrations (TECs) for fish and shellfish harvesting and drinking water
exposure concentrations (DWECs) for drinking water. These changes to the state water quality
standards are not expected to impact stormwater management planning in Pasco until or unless
a local water body is included in the 303(d) list for TECs or DWECs or E. coli and a TMDL or
cleanup plan is developed.
Because the City relies heavily on underground injection controls (UICs) for stormwater
treatment, and there are a number of wells throughout Pasco, groundwater is another important
water resource. Groundwater resources are discussed further in the Critical Areas and Species
section of this document.
2.4. CRITICAL A REAS AND S PECIES
Critical areas are designated to protect natural resources and prevent harm to the community from natural hazards. Natural resources typically refer to streams, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, and critical aquifer recharge areas (CARAs) and wellhead protection
areas (WHPAs). Generally, natural hazards refer to geologically hazardous areas (e.g., steep
slopes) and areas at risk for flooding. Specific definitions of critical areas criteria are documented
in Franklin County’s 2009 Critical Areas Ordinance (Franklin County Code of Ordinances Title 18,
Chapter 3).
The critical areas ordinance protects wide-ranging resources for a variety of purposes. The
following sections describe the natural resources (groundwater, wetlands, and habitat) protected
by the ordinance and the natural hazard areas that have been identified in the city of Pasco to
protect the public from harm.
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2.4.1. Groundwater Resources
Groundwater resources are an important consideration for stormwater planning efforts since many stormwater management strategies that rely upon infiltration or underground injection
have the potential to influence groundwater quality. Although Pasco’s domestic drinking water
is supplied by the Columbia River (Pasco 2014), there are 35 Group A or B wells, most of them
located in Basin 1 (Figure 2-6).
Group A wells are large systems that have at least 14 connections. Group B water systems are
smaller and have between 1 and 14 connections. Both Group A and B systems are regulated by
Washington State Department of Health and, as such, have designated wellhead protection
areas (WHPAs), which are shown on Figure 2-6. WHPAs are designated based on the estimated
time it would take a spilled contaminant to travel through the substrate and reach the drinking
water source. The majority of the WHPAs within Pasco are designated as “assigned,” which
means that there is insufficient hydrologic data to accurately delineate travel-time boundaries. There are two large WHPAs that contact the western and northern boundaries of Basin 1 that are delineated based on a travel time of 10 years. Overall, 32 percent of the city lies within some form of WHPA. The vast majority of the area within WHPAs lies within Basin 6, the newer, less developed part of the city (Figure 2-6).
Similarly, a large portion of the city is designated as a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA). The City of Pasco critical areas ordinance defines CARAs as areas within 100 feet of irrigation district canals, or irrigated land that is designated as hydrologic soil group A. Because nearly all of the city is designated hydrologic soil group A, virtually any irrigated land is considered a CARA. CARAs are also mapped on Figure 2-6. (The wells, WHPA, and CARA data were collected as part of the 2016 plan and were not updated as part of this effort since it is expected that no substantive changes have occurred since that time.)
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2.4.2. Wetlands, Riparian Buffers, and Habitat
In total, there are approximately 172 acres of wetlands within the city limits. With the exception of several small ponds scattered throughout the city, most of the wetland area is limited to the
southeast corner of Basin 6, on the peninsula that separates the Snake and Columbia Rivers. In
this area, there are approximately 80 acres of emergent wetland, and approximately 70 acres of
forested shrub wetland. All wetlands including freshwater lakes and ponds are shown on
Figure 2-6. (The wetland, lake, and pond data were collected as part of the 2016 plan and were
not updated as part of this effort since it is unlikely to change.)
Pasco’s shoreline master program includes 14.4 miles of the Columbia River. The reach has been
divided into 18 subreaches, each of which has its own environmental designation and respective
development standards, including standards for riparian buffers. Most of the river has a required
riparian buffer of 50 feet. Similarly, Pasco has 2.8 miles of frontage along the Snake River, which
is divided into two subreaches; one is designated as urban conservancy and the other high-intensity industrial, with required riparian buffers of 75 and 50 feet, respectively.
The Columbia and Snake Rivers provide migratory and rearing habitat for Chinook, coho, and sockeye salmon, bull and steelhead trout, Pacific and river lamprey, and white sturgeon. All of these are priority fish species, and a few are listed as candidate species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Both rivers also provide important waterfowl concentration areas and a known occurrence of American white pelican, an endangered species. Within the upland portion of Pasco are several mapped areas of burrowing owl occurrence, a candidate species for listing under the ESA. There is also mapped shrub-steppe area, which is a priority habitat for protection.
2.4.3. G eologic and Flood Hazard Areas
Natural hazards are defined in the City’s critical areas ordinance. The most pertinent natural
hazards affecting stormwater planning and development potential are landslide hazard and
flooding. Landslide hazard areas are generally defined as areas with slopes greater than
15 percent. (A more complete definition of landslide hazard areas is described in the critical
areas ordinance.) Hillslope was calculated and mapped for the city using 2005 LiDAR data with a
pixel resolution of 6 feet (Figure 2-7). As shown in Figure 2-7, there are scattered, small areas in
Pasco where there may be some hillslope hazard based on LiDAR interpretation. Less than
1 percent of the city is mapped as having slopes greater than 15 percent (Table 2-4). Therefore,
hillslope hazard does not play a significant role in future development or stormwater planning.
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Table 2-4. Critical and Hazardous Areas Within Pasco by Basin.a
Basin
Wetlands
Wellhead
Protection Areas
Hillslope Hazard
Area
(>15 percent)
FEMA Zone A/AE
(100-year flood)
FEMA Zone X500
(500-year flood)
Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres Percent
1 5.3 < 1 0 0 0.0 0 45.0 4 0.0 0.0
2 0.9 < 1 98 11 5.4 <1 91.3 11 0.0 0.0
3 0.0 0 46 25 0.0 0 16.0 9 0.0 0.0
4 10.0 1 19 2 6.3 <1 40.3 4 0.0 0.0
5 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 5.2 2 0.0 0.0
6 338 2 5,962 33 178 1 1,166 7 16 <1
Total 518 2 5,962 27 190 <1 1,408 6 16 <1
a Pasco basin boundaries include the urban growth area (UGA) boundary and unincorporated area within Franklin County.
Flood hazard areas were delineated based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 100-year flood maps (Figure 2-7). More than 94 percent of the land area of the city is area outside of the 500-year floodplain (Table 2-4). Virtually all of the remaining land area
(6 percent) is mapped as being within the 100-year floodplain (flood zone A), meaning that in
any given year this land has a 1 percent chance of flooding. Most of the area mapped area
within zone A is located along the margins of the Columbia and Snake Rivers and adjacent
wetlands. The FEMA maps also include part of the Esquatzel Coulee in the 100-year floodplain;
reportedly there may have been flash floods in the coulee many years ago, before transition of
this area to agricultural land. As described previously, the small amount of water that may
collect in the coulee goes underground well north of the airport and therefore well outside the
city limits. Only a very small portion of land (less than 1 percent) is listed as being in FEMA flood
Zone X500, which corresponds to areas within the 500-year floodplain. Therefore, there is little
concern for flooding in the city, this is especially true since both the Snake and Columbia Rivers
are controlled by dams. (The geologic and flood hazard assessment data were collected as part of the 2016 plan and were not updated as part of this effort since it is unlikely to change.)
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2.5. FUTURE C ONDITIONS
2.5.1. Population Growth
Pasco’s population was 69,000 in 2015 and is now over 78,000 as of 2021; this represents a
13 percent increase in population over a 5-year period. Together with the cities of Kennewick,
Richland, and West Richland, Pasco forms the “Quad-Cities” area of Eastern Washington. The
Quad-Cities are the fourth largest metro area in the state. It is an area that has been growing
fast; for example, the population in Pasco is expected to increase to 121,828 by year 2038 (Pasco 2018).
State growth projections estimate that Franklin County is expected to grow by approximately 21 percent (24,778 people) between 2020 and 2025 and will continue to add approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people every 5 years through the projected timeline of 2040 (OFM 2017). Since Pasco is the only major city in Franklin County, it can be expected that the majority of the new population will settle in Pasco.
2.5.2. Climate Change
The following information on climate change predictions was developed as part of the 2016
plan and was not updated as part of this effort since it is not expected to have changed
substantively.
Mountain snowpack is the most important influence on annual water supply for many
watersheds in the Northwest. The Columbia River drains from mountainous snowmelt dominant
watersheds and is characterized by a hydrograph where the peak runoff lags behind the peak
period of precipitation. This lag is because much of the cool season precipitation occurs as snow
and is stored until springtime temperatures rise above freezing, and there is significant snow
melt throughout spring and early summer. Therefore, snowpack supplies warm season (April through September) streamflows that are important for migrating salmon and are heavily relied upon by irrigators, hydropower producers, municipalities, and other users (Dalton et al. 2013).
Relatively recent climate change over the last century and anticipated future climate change related to altered atmospheric conditions and warming temperatures continues to affect the Northwest including the Columbia River and Columbia Plateau. For example, consistent with global trends, annual mean temperature in the Pacific Northwest increased by approximately 0.68 to 0.88 degrees Celsius (°C) from 1901 to 2012 (Abatzoglou et al. 2014). Warming temperatures have increased the freeze-free season or growing season by approximately
2 weeks over the last four decades (Abatzoglou et al. 2014). Indicators such as the length of the
freeze-free season, annual temperature extremes, and potential evapotranspiration during the
growing season are relevant linkages to climate impacts.
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Significant research on climate change predictions has been conducted by the Climate Impacts
Group (CIG) at the University of Washington. The group’s research projects regional effects of
global climate change using a series of global climate models and two greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. Two reports synthesize the most recent modeling results and associated impacts for the Pacific Northwest including the Columbia Plateau region (Dalton et al. 2013; Snover et al. 2013).
The research provides a basis for assessing impacts of climate change in the Columbia River Basin by supplementing data with regional climate models and studies. For example, in the Methow Valley, study results project July warming of 0.8°C (±1.9°C) to 2.8°C (±4.7°C) by 2080 (Caldwell et al. 2013). The warming rate for the Pacific Northwest over the next century is
projected to be in the range of 0.1 to 0.6°C per decade (ISAB 2007).
Significant consequences of a warming climate for snowmelt dominant watersheds, such as the
Columbia River Basin, are a reduction in snowpack and a substantial shift in precipitation
patterns, streamflow seasonality, and stream temperatures (Barnett et al. 2005; Dalton et al.
2013; Stewart et al. 2005; Elsner et al. 2010; Leppi et al. 2011; NMFS 2014). For example,
hydrologic models project that by mid-century, the peak runoff from snowmelt will occur
approximately 3 to 4 weeks earlier than the current average (Dalton et al. 2013). With an
extended growing season, warmer and dryer summers, and pressure to address runoff earlier in
the year, a number of hydrological and temperature related impacts can occur. Some general,
stormwater related predictions for the Columbia River Basin for the next 50 to 80 years include
the following (Dalton et al. 2013; Elsner et al. 2010; Hamlet et al. 2013):
● Changes in spring snowpack will result in a fundamental shift in the Columbia River Basin climate from being dominated by snowmelt to being dominated by a mix of rain and snow.
● Warmer temperatures leading to reduced snowpack will result in a transition from spring
to winter runoff, increased winter flow, and reduced late summer flow.
● Future occurrences of heavy rainfall are projected to be more frequent and more intense
and will exacerbate flooding in many areas, although this is most significant in basins
currently characterized as mixed rain and snow with current mid-winter temperatures
within a few degrees of freezing.
● There is a projected increase in water temperatures that could result in adverse impacts on salmon, water quality, and human use of water resources.
● There is a projected increase in channel migration, landslide risk, erosion, and sediment
transport during wetter months, although these problems are not likely to be important
in Pasco.
● Seasonal, year to year, and decade to decade variations will remain an important feature of local climates.
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3. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FRAMEWORK
This section provides background information on the management framework for stormwater, including a summary of the existing stormwater infrastructure and the key O&M activities associated with the system, as well as information on the regulations that govern stormwater management and a summary of related City municipal code and design standards. This section
also includes information on the City’s stormwater utility and future conditions that may affect
stormwater management needs.
3.1. S TORMWATER I NFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE
The City’s stormwater infrastructure consists of a network of piped conveyances and infiltration pipe. It includes over 50 miles of stormwater conveyance and more than 40 miles of infiltration
pipe, as well as other structures (e.g., catch basins, inlets, and manholes) (Table 3-1 and
Figure 3-1). (Table 3-1, Figure 3-1, and the accompanying text are based on the City’s current
infrastructure mapping system, which is in the process of being updated. However, it is expected
that the data presented still provides an appropriate overview of the types and amount of
stormwater infrastructure that the City manages.)
Table 3-1. Stormwater Infrastructure Within Pasco by Basin.a
Basin Catch Basins Inlets Manholes Infiltration Pipes (feet) Conveyance Piping (feet) Outfall Location
1 152 381 108 11,875 29,993 Columbia River
2 80 383 106 7,383 42,858 Columbia River
3 15 67 34 1,468 10,962 USACE Drainage Ditch
4 47 489 172 3,025 75,836 Fish Pond
5 15 113 55 755 19,163 USACE Drainage Ditch
6 2,459 4,814 360 210,882 108,577 All Discharge Via UIC
Total 2,768 6,247 835 235,389 287,389
a Pasco basin boundaries include the urban growth area (UGA) boundary and unincorporated area within Franklin County.
USACE = United States Army Corps of Engineers
UIC = Underground Injection Control
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As described previously, the stormwater system in the city is defined by six basins (Figure 3-1).
Basins 1 through 5, which represent the older parts of the city, are serviced by a conventional
conveyance network that carries stormwater to outfalls that discharge to surface water; two of these outfalls discharge directly to the Columbia River. Due to the flat topography, this system is often deeply buried; the conveyance system in much of the city is over 20 feet below ground surface. In Basin 6, which represents the majority of the city, stormwater is conveyed into the ground via dry wells and infiltration systems (UICs). In these areas, catch basins are connected directly to infiltration pipe. In a few areas, short ‘mains’ collect water from a small number of catch basins and transport it to an infiltration pipe.
The key O&M activities associated with upkeep of the stormwater infrastructure and reducing
pollutants generated by stormwater include inspections, street sweeping, catch basin cleaning,
and vegetation management. All catch basins are inspected at least once every year and
vactored when necessary.
As described in the 2016 plan, street sweeping used to involve sweeping of arterials weekly and
sweeping of residential streets every 1 to 2 months. Due to lack of staffing, street sweeping
frequency has decreased to monthly sweeping of arterials and quarterly sweeping of residential
streets. This staffing issue has also impacted the frequency that the City is able to dedicate to
closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections. More information on how street sweeping is
impacting existing infiltration facilities can be found in Section 4.2.1 and O&M staffing
recommendations can be found in Sections 5.6 and 6.2.
3.2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
While the NPDES permit, which is discussed at length in this plan, is the primary regulation that affects the City’s stormwater management program, a number of other local, state, and federal regulations must also be considered. Table 3-2 provides a brief summary of the most relevant
regulations.
Table 3-2. Summary of Applicable Regulations.
Name of Regulation
Issuance
Date
Effective
Date
Expiration
Date Description
Eastern Washington NPDES Phase II Permit July 2019 Aug. 1, 2019 July 31, 2024 Contains in-depth requirements for the City’s SWMP that are discussed in detail in the gap analysis and in this plan. The permit is reissued on an approximately 5-year cycle.
State surface water
quality standards
(WAC 173-201A)
Jan. 23,
2019
Feb. 23,
2019
NA The City needs to manage discharges from
stormwater systems in a manner that supports
achieving surface water quality standards. A new
rule has been released that updates surface
water quality standards to include human health
criteria. The final rule was adopted in 2016 and
new water contact recreation bacteria criteria
(E. coli for fresh water) was adopted in 2019.
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Table 3-2 (continued). Summary of Applicable Regulations.
Name of Regulation Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date Description
Groundwater quality
standards (WAC 173-200)
Oct. 31,
1990
Dec. 1,
1990
NA The City needs to manage discharges from
stormwater systems in a manner that supports achieving groundwater quality standards.
303(d) list July 22, 2016 2016 NA This is the water quality assessment of all State waters in terms of whether they meet water quality standards. Those that do not meet water quality standards (e.g., impaired waters) must have plans for their cleanup. Several impairments are listed for the Columbia River, but none are currently adjacent to or directly downstream of any City of Pasco stormwater outfalls.
Model Toxics Control
Act
(WAC 173-340)
1988
(most
recently
amended
in 2019)
1988 NA Governs the cleanup of contaminated sites in
the state of Washington; also provides a
funding source for municipal stormwater
programs.
Safe Drinking Water Act 1974
(most recently amended in 1996)
1974 NA Requires actions to protect drinking water and its sources, including groundwater wells. Administered by the Washington State Department of Health.
Underground Injection
Control (UIC) (WAC 173-218)
1984
(most recently
amended
in 2008)
1984 NA Defines how new (constructed after Feb. 3,
2006) UIC wells must be constructed. Requires a well assessment for existing UIC wells. Existing
UIC wells that are determined to be a high
threat to groundwater must be retrofitted.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
May 10, 1977 May 10, 1977 NA This program aims to reduce impacts of flooding by encouraging communities to adopt floodplain management regulations through insurance provisions. The City participates in the NFIP, which is administered by FEMA.
Shoreline Management
Act
(RCW 90.58)
1971 1972 NA Requires that the City develop a plan for
managing and protecting significant shorelines.
The City has updated its Shoreline Master
Program and it was adopted in 2016.
Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A)
1990 (most recently amended in 2022)
1990 NA Requires the City to inventory and protect environmentally critical areas, and to develop comprehensive plans to ensure environmentally responsible and economically sustainable development and implementation of CIP projects.
Endangered Species Act (ESA) 1973 (most recently amended in 2020)
1973 NA Provides for the conservation of species that are endangered or threatened and their habitat. The City’s stormwater system operations and private development stormwater management activities that are permitted by the City may be affected.
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Table 3-2 (continued). Summary of Applicable Regulations.
Name of Regulation Issuance Date Effective Date Expiration Date Description
Salmon Recovery
Planning Act (RCW 77.85)
1998
(most recently
amended
in 2009)
1999 NA This act (in association with ESA) requires that
recovery plans be developed for listed salmon species. The associated Salmon Recovery
Funding Act provides funding for habitat
protection and restoration projects and
associated activities to benefit salmon.
Watershed Planning Act (RCW 90.82) 1998 (most recently amended in 2014)
1998 NA Provides a framework for local solutions to watershed issues and implementation of locally based solutions.
State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA)
(RCW 43.21C)
1971
(most
recently
amended
in 2020)
1971 NA Requires identification of possible
environmental impacts that may result from
governmental decisions to issue permits for
private projects; construction of public facilities;
or adoption of regulations, policies, or plans.
Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Various Various NA Several sections of the PMC govern aspects of stormwater management including, but not limited to:
● Title 3: Revenue and Finances (fees for code enforcement violations, stormwater
construction permit fee, and stormwater
utility rates)
● Chapter 13.80: Stormwater Management Utility
● Section 14.10.030: Inspection of Public
Works Construction
● Section 16.10.050: Drainage Requirements (building and construction code)
● Section 23.35.060: SEPA Policies
● Section 25.175.060: Site Drainage
(zoning code)
● Section 21.35.040: Drainage Plans (subdivision code)
NA = not applicable
3.3. M UNICIPAL CODE AND D ESIGN S TANDARDS
Typically, guidance for design of stormwater facilities is provided through a city’s municipal code, a stormwater design manual or design guidelines handbook, and a city-specific set of
standard details or specifications. The City has adopted the Stormwater Management Manual
for Eastern Washington (SWMMEW), but it may also be necessary to revise the Pasco Municipal
Code (PMC) language to include additional thresholds related to sizing or locating stormwater
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facilities. Standards currently present in the PMC or in City standard details related to
stormwater design include:
● PMC 13.80.100 Storm Water Construction Permit Required. “A storm water site plan is required for any project subject to Core Elements Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 per Chapter 2 of
the SWMMEW. Upon approval of the storm water site plan, a storm water construction
permit shall be issued upon payment of the storm water construction permit fee as
provided in the City fee summary ordinance, Chapter 3.35 PMC.”
● PMC 16.10.050 Drainage requirements. “An impervious surface improvement shall be designed to drain, confine and/or impound storm water or site-generated water within the private property upon which the improvement is to be located. The Building
Inspector shall determine the adequacy of all plans and methods for the drainage or
proposed impervious surface improvements in conjunction with the most current
adopted Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.”
● PMC 25.175.060 Site Drainage. “All storm drainage shall be retained on site and
controlled by way of drainage swales, dry-wells, French drains or other means as
approved by the City Engineer.”
● PMC 21.35.040 Drainage Plans. “Drainage and site grading plans shall be prepared in
conformance with the standard drawings and materials lists and shall be prepared by a
professional civil engineer registered in the State of Washington.”
● Chapter 7 of the City’s Design and Construction Standards covers stormwater improvements, including the following:
o Design criteria
o Design storms
o Hydrologic analysis
o Treatment best management practice (BMP) sizing
o Flow control
Section 5 contains recommendations for the municipal code to address some of the deficiencies
in the existing code and guidance.
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3.4. S TORMWATER UTILITY F UND
Creating a storm and surface water utility and imposing service charges is authorized by RCW Chapter 35.67. Pursuant to that statute, the City of Pasco enacted Chapter 3.07.190 of the
PMC to implement a stormwater utility charge. This charge is necessary to fund SWMP activities
and projects that are required to provide services to residents, support development, and meet
regulatory requirements. The remainder of this section describes the history, purpose, and uses
of the City’s stormwater utility fund.
3.4.1. History and Purpose
The City of Pasco first created the Stormwater Utility Fund and set initial stormwater utility rates in May 2002 by the passage of Ordinance No. 3543. The rate structure has remained the same since establishment and includes two different classes of property:
● Single-family and multi-family residential parcels:
o Flat rate (multi-family and apartments are charged a per unit rate) because these
types of sites are similar in terms of lot size and impervious area coverage
throughout the city. Thus, they generate a similar amount of runoff and pollution,
which incurs a similar cost per parcel/unit for services provided.
o Parcels with vacant buildings are charged the same rate as parcels with occupied
buildings.
o Undeveloped parcels are not charged a monthly rate.
● Commercial and industrial parcels:
o Sliding rate that is based on the total number of parking spaces.
o Additional rate based on acreage if the parcel discharges to the City’s stormwater
system.
o State highway right-of-way owned by the Washington Department of Transportation
is charged a per-acre rate that is 25 percent of the per-acre rate for commercial
parcels.
In 2002, single-family residential homeowners paid a flat rate of $1.80 per month per parcel,
while industrial and commercial businesses paid a rate based on the number of parking spaces
($1.80 to $9.00 per month) plus an additional charge of $30 per acre if their stormwater
discharges to the City’s stormwater system. Table 3-3 summarizes the stormwater utility rates
since 2002.
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Table 3-3. City of Pasco Stormwater Utility Monthly Rates from 2002 to Present.
Ordinance Information Monthly Charges
Ordinance No. Adoption Date Effective Date
SFR and Vacant
Building
Multi-Family Residential
and
Apartments Commercial and Industrial
3543 May 6, 2002 May 11, 2002 $1.80 $0.90/unit $1.80–$9.00a plus $30/acreb
4000 March 21, 2011 April 1, 2011 $3.00 $1.50/unit $3.00–$15.00a plus $66.70/acreb
4039 January 17, 2012 February 1, 2012 $3.90 $1.95/unit $3.90–$19.50a plus $86.71/acreb
4139 January 21, 2014 February 1, 2014 SFR—$4.40
Vacant—$5.52
$2.20/unit $4.40–$22.00a plus $86.71/acreb
4142 February 3, 2014 February 1, 2014 $4.40 $2.20/unit $4.40–$22.00a plus $86.71/acreb
4212 March 2, 2015 April 1, 2015 $4.90 $2.45/unit $4.90–$24.50a plus $96.66/acreb
4369c December 4, 2017 January 1, 2018 $5.64 $2.82/unit $5.64–$28.18a plus $111.16/acreb
January 1, 2019 $5.92 $2.96/unit $5.92–$29.58a plus $116.72/acreb
January 1, 2020 $6.21 $3.11/unit $6.21–$31.06a plus $122.55/acreb
January 1, 2021 $6.52 $3.26/unit $6.52–$32.62a plus $128.68/acreb
January 1, 2022 $6.85 $3.42/unit $6.85–$34.25a plus $135.11/acreb
January 1, 2023 $6.85 $3.42/unit $6.85–$34.25a plus $135.11/acreb
a Sliding scale based on number of parking spaces (0–5, 6–10, 11–15, and 16+ vehicles)
b Property runoff to City’s stormwater system ($0.90 per acre minimum in 2002, $1.39 per acre minimum in 2022). State highway
right-of-way (WSDOT) is charged a per acre rate that is 25 percent of the commercial/industrial rate ($0.30 per acre minimum in 2002, $0.84 per acre minimum in 2022).
c Based on a rate study with the assistance of FCS Group in September 2017.
SFR = single-family residential
In January 2007 (effective February 2007), Ecology issued the NPDES permit to the City and
27 other jurisdictions (19 cities and 8 counties) in Eastern Washington. Ecology reissued the
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit for Eastern Washington with updated permit requirements
in August 2014 and August 2019. The NPDES permit outlines SWMP activities and
implementation milestones that the City must follow in order to comply with federal law. All
Phase II communities are expected to develop a SWMP that includes all the required activities,
to implement those activities within the required time periods over the permit term, and to submit annual reports to Ecology to document progress toward complete permit compliance and program implementation. A detailed description of the major elements of NPDES permit compliance, most of which require funding from the stormwater utility, is described in Section 5.
As is typical of most of the cities that are regulated by the NPDES permit, Pasco’s stormwater utility rates have been increasing as a response to the regulations and required expansion of the program. The rates were initially at $1.80 per single-family residence in 2002 and are now at $6.85 per parcel (Table 3-3). Similar increases have occurred for industrial and commercial businesses.
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3.4.2. Past and Current Use of Funds
Based on the revenue reported in 2011, it can be assumed that in the early years of NPDES permit implementation (2007 to 2011), the utility generated about $55,000 per year, yet
expenses ranged from $105,000 to $330,000. Thus, the majority of the costs for running the
program were covered by the City’s general fund. From 2012 to 2018, the utility has generated
approximately $80,000 to $130,000 per year, but expenses have continued to be well above that,
ranging from $100,000 to $400,000. While stormwater permit compliance has accounted for a
healthy share of the fund as the City has developed its program, the majority of the stormwater
budget was spent on O&M activities and stormwater system improvements.
3.4.3. Population Growth
The city has experienced rapid growth over the past 15 years, more than doubling its population from 32,066 in 2000 to over 78,000 as of 2021. Population growth and expanded service areas equate to an expanded city road network, resulting in a greater demand for catch basin cleaning and street sweeping, which are key O&M activities supported by the stormwater utility.
Although population growth will bring proportional increases in impervious surfaces and pollutants, all new development and redevelopment will need to meet City standards and, therefore, rely on infiltration for control of stormwater. Although impacts from development
cannot be entirely eliminated, the new growth is not expected to substantively; exacerbate
flooding or increase discharge of pollutants to nearby surface waters.
In the sense that the large increase in infiltration facilities proportionately increases the risk of
pollutants entering groundwater, groundwater resources could be at greater risk. Expanded
programs for educating the public and businesses about source control and required or
improved stormwater treatment in commercial and industrial areas would help to mitigate those
risks. Since stormwater utility fees will be applied to new development, the additional program
needs should be largely covered by the increased revenue generated.
3.4.4. Annexation
Annexation of new area is another mechanism that increases the City’s stormwater management obligations, although it also comes with increased revenue from utility fees. The City has annexed more than 400 acres since the 2016 plan was prepared, and the City anticipates more of the UGA may be annexed in the future.
3.4.5. Climate Change
As described in Section 2, there are some significant climate change predictions for the Pasco
area. However, due to the dams on the Columbia River, changes in river flows and flooding will
be controlled at a regional level; management of stormwater at the city level should not be
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impacted. However, predicted climate change impacts in the area may intensify the need for
stormwater management practices that promote storage and preserve water quality. Water
storage, infiltration of stormwater, groundwater recharge, and stormwater treatment will become increasingly important as population grows, and seasonal water supply is altered by climate change.
A number of steps can be taken as part of stormwater management planning to mitigate for some of these impacts. They include:
● Continuing to promote onsite infiltration to control 100 percent of stormwater runoff on
all sites where it is feasible.
● Promoting stormwater storage where feasible.
● Modifying conveyance and treatment sizing requirements for new and redevelopment to
account for larger peak flow events.
● Considering retrofitting existing infiltration devices with improved water quality treatment, especially in commercial or industrial areas.
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4. STORMWATER SYSTEM PROBLEMS,
PRIORITIZATION, SOLUTIONS, AND
IMPLEMENTATION
4.1. P ROBLEM I DENTIFICATION AND P RIORITIZATION
Stormwater system problems were identified, evaluated in the field, and prioritized using a custom set of criteria. This section describes the process used to prioritize projects. Stormwater system problems are described, in general, in Section 4.2 and solutions are summarized in Section 4.3.
Stormwater system problems and projects were identified from two sources: past projects from the 2016 CIP projects list, and all problems identified through a survey of City staff (“staff survey”) completed in January 2022. The staff survey collected information on known current stormwater problem locations. Together, the 2016 CIP project list and the staff survey problem location list resulted in a total of 44 potential problem or project sites. Of these 44 sites, 8 were
removed because they were either complete or in progress (5 sites) or duplicates (3 sites). Table 4-1 lists and categorizes the 36 remaining sites. City staff selected 24 of these 36 problem
sites to retain for capital project prioritization and solution development. These 24 sites were then evaluated in the field by two Herrera engineers, accompanied by City staff, on March 11, 2022.
Table 4-1. Categorization of Site-Specific Problems.
Category Problem Names
Tier 1 – High Priority (included in 2022 CIP) S Oregon Avenue North of E Ainsworth Streeta
127 S Hugo Avenue 214/219 N Sycamore Avenueb
W Sylvester Pipe Repairc
127 S Hugo Avenue
1801 N Commercial Avenue
6415 Burden Boulevard
600 East A Street
4416 Sedona Drive
Tier 2 – Medium Priority E Helena Street Stormwater Improvements:
● E Helena Street at S Beech Avenue
● E Helena Street at S Owen Avenue
● E Helena Street at S Elm Avenue
● 511 S Hugo Avenue
● 631 S Hugo Avenue
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Table 4-1 (continued). Categorization of Site-Specific Problems.
Category Problem Names
Tier 2 – Medium Priority (continued) E Highland Street from N Elm Avenue to N Cedar Avenue
6021/6013 W Melville
604 N Cedar Avenue
8716 Kingsbury Drive
W Court Street Stormwater Retrofit
First Avenue Pipe Rehabilitation
Volunteer Park Pipe Relining
Sylvester North Pipe Relining
Annual Pipe Rehabilitation
Tier 3 – Low Priority 2714 Fleming Lane
3609 Riverhaven Street
1330 E Broadway Street
City to Design, Construct, and/or Maintain 804 Road 35
1303 W Shoshone
533 S Owen Avenue
S Wehe Avenue at E Alton Street
Developer Responsibility S 20th Avenue and W A Street
Private Property S Oregon Conveyance Improvements
Water Quality (from 2016 plan) Residential Pilot Bioretention Retrofit—Effectiveness Study Project
Commercial Pilot Infiltration Retrofit—Effectiveness Study Project
Infiltration Systems (Boat Basin Retrofit)
Boat Basin Water Quality BMP
Industrial Basin Water Quality BMP
a City to design in-house to correspond with the 2023 road overlay project.
b Corresponds to N Sycamore Ave Infiltration Improvements identified in the 2016 plan.
c Corresponds to Sylvester South Pipe Repair identified in the 2016 plan.
A prioritization system (Figure 4-1) was developed to evaluate and rank the 24 problem sites for potential CIP projects. These were divided into two categories: flooding infrastructure and
deteriorated infrastructure. All 24 problem sites were evaluated for risk, project efficiency,
maintenance level of effort, and mobility benefit. The risk definitions and other criteria are
described in subsections 4.1.1 through 4.1.3. Figure 4-1 (a) shows a diagram of the prioritization
process and Figure 4-1 (b) defines the prioritization criteria by project category (i.e., illustrates
criteria used for flooding infrastructure projects relative to those used for deteriorated
infrastructure projects). Figure 4-1 (c) compares this prioritization process to the process used by
the 2016 plan.
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Figure 4-1 (a). CIP Prioritization Process.Identify issuesCan this problem be resolved internally*?YesDoes this problem result in flooding?YesNoThe project will not be a CIP project.NoFlooding Infrastructure PrioritizationDeteriorated Infrastructure Prioritization Flooding Infrastructure Risk•Frequency•Severity•Traffic LevelDeteriorated Infrastructure Risk•Pipe Size•Defects•Traffic LevelProject Efficiency (Coordination with other projects)*Internally = through maintenance orconstruction by City staffMaintenance Level of EffortMobility Benefit (Curb Ramp Installation)Page 137 of 310
Figure 4-1 (b). Site Prioritization.FrequencySeverityEvery time it rainsAffects travel lane, crosswalk, or privately‐owned structures (e.g., crawl spaces, garages)2‐3 times per yearAffects private property (e.g., lawns, driveways)Once per year or lessAffects edge of roadwayFlooding Infrastructure PrioritizationRiskDeteriorated Infrastructure PrioritizationRiskPipe Size Defects> 12”Pipe failure or major holes8” to 12”Bellies, fractures, or offset joints< 8”Root intrusion and related holesAverage Daily Traffic (ADT)Greater than 5,000 ADTBetween “No Count Data” and 5,000 ADTNo Count DataHighMediumLow Project Efficiency (Coordination with other projects)Maintenance Level of Effort (Cost to City to maintain at current service level)Mobility Benefit (Curb Ramp Installation)Page 138 of 310
Figure 4-1 (c). CIP Prioritization Process Comparison. 2016 CSMP versus 2022 CSMPPrioritization Criteria 2016 CSMP 2022 CSMPNotesRisk2022 CSMP version is focused on flooding and infrastructure conditionProject EfficiencyRequires data related to overlay and street improvement scheduleMaintenance Level of EffortReflects that some flooding problems require more maintenance effort than othersMobility BenefitReflects areas where missing ADA curb ramps might be installedPublic Education/OutreachAll projects will be buried infrastructure; Education/involvement limited to “storm dollars at work” signageOutside Funding PotentialNo likely candidates for outside funding identifiedPage 139 of 310
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The prioritization system was applied to rank the 24 sites. Sixteen sites were ranked as “medium”
or “high,” and were presented to City staff for input. Of these 16 top-ranked sites, 8 were
classified as Tier 1 sites and included in the current plan cycle. Project solutions were developed for each of these sites for the City to include in their current CIP list. Sites that were not selected for this current plan cycle are classified as Tier 2 if they ranked “medium” or “medium-high” in priority, or Tier 3 if they ranked “low” in priority. Table 4-1 includes Tier 1, 2, and 3 sites as well as the following problems:
● Problem sites designated for the City to maintain or construct,
● Problem sites designated as the responsibility of the developer,
● Problems found to be on private property, and
● Water quality projects from the 2016 plan.
Projects from the 2016 plan that have been completed are not included in this plan. Projects
that were carried over from the 2016 plan into the current plan are noted in the footnotes
section of Table 4-1.
4.1.1. Risk Definition – Flooding Infrastructure
Risk was defined for flooding infrastructure based on three criteria: frequency, severity, and
traffic level. Frequency was defined as “high” if flooding occurred after every rain event,
“medium” if flooding occurred several times per year, and “low” if flooding occurred one or
fewer times per year. Severity was defined as “high” if flooding occurred in the travel lane, crosswalks or curb ramps, or privately owned structures such as garages, “medium” if flooding occurred only on private property but did not impact structures, and “low” if flooding only impacted the edge of the roadway. Traffic level was defined as “high” if the average daily traffic (ADT) count was greater than 5,000, “medium” if the ADT was between “no count data” and 5,000, and “low” if the ADT had no count data. The ADT was assessed using the Existing All Day Traffic Counts figure from the current Pasco Comprehensive Plan (Pasco 2020). Figure 4-1 (b) shows a tabulated version of these definitions.
4.1.2. Risk Definition – Deteriorating Infrastructure
Risk was defined for deteriorating infrastructure based on three criteria: pipe size, pipe defects,
and traffic level. Pipe size was defined as “high” if the diameter was greater than 12 inches,
“medium” if the pipe diameter was between 8 and 12 inches, and “low” if the pipe diameter was
less than 8 inches. Pipe defects were defined as “high” if there were pipe failure or major holes,
“medium” if there were bellies, fractures, or offset joints, and “low” if there were only root
intrusions and related holes. Traffic level was defined using the same methods developed in
Section 4.1.1. Figure 4-1 (b) shows a tabulated version of these definitions.
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4.1.3. Other Criteria
Other criteria used to prioritize the problem sites include project efficiency, maintenance level of effort, and mobility benefit. Project efficiency reflects whether stormwater improvements at the problem site can occur with another project or not. Maintenance level of effort reflects problem sites that require more than typical effort to maintain: “high” is defined as projects requiring three Vactor truck loads per maintenance call or comparable effort for pipe maintenance, “medium” is defined as projects requiring two Vactor truck loads per maintenance call or comparable effort for pipe maintenance, and “typical” or “low” is defined as projects requiring one Vactor truck load per maintenance call or comparable effort for pipe maintenance. Mobility benefit is defined as whether stormwater improvements can be made in conjunction with adding accessibility improvements (e.g., curb ramps) where they are missing. Figure 4-1 (b) shows a schematic version of these criteria.
4.2. P ROBLEMS
The primary stormwater issues faced by the City include flooding, deteriorating conveyance infrastructure, and lack of water quality treatment prior to discharge to the Columbia River.
4.2.1. Flooding
Problem flooding occurs due to:
● Undersized facilities (given their contributing drainage area),
● Clogged facilities (likely due to regular transport of sediments),
● Poorly located facilities (i.e., not in the area’s low spot), and
● Absent facilities.
The following is a list of Tier 1 flooding projects that were identified during this planning process and are a result of undersized, poorly located, absent, and/or clogged facilities:
● South Oregon Avenue North of East Ainsworth Street: The existing stormwater facilities are not located in the road’s low spot. South Oregon Avenue is coincident with SR 397, and the roadway is subject to moderate traffic. The roadway may have settled since the installation of the stormwater system. The southbound travel lane floods during rain events, presenting a hazard to relatively high-speed traffic.
● 214/219 North Sycamore Avenue (this corresponds to North Sycamore Avenue Infiltration Improvements in the 2016 plan): The existing stormwater system is undersized for the drainage area and/or has become clogged. Portions of the roadway flood with over 1 foot of standing water (i.e., up to adjacent lawns) several times per year. Multiple Vactor truck loads are needed to mitigate flooding during most rain events.
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● 127 South Hugo Street: The existing stormwater system is undersized for the drainage area and/or has become clogged. A commercial driveway contributes to the drainage
area. The roadway floods during rain events and water drains down adjacent driveways
into private garages multiple times per year.
● 1801 North Commercial Avenue: The existing stormwater system is undersized for the drainage area and/or has become clogged. The travel lanes flood during rain events, presenting a hazard to moderate traffic in this industrial area, which is frequented by heavy trucks.
● 6415 Burden Boulevard: The existing stormwater system is undersized for the drainage
area and/or has become clogged. The intersection with Robert Wayne Drive floods,
impeding the travel lane, sidewalk, and a commercial driveway, and presenting a hazard
to pedestrians and vehicles in this area with heavy traffic.
● 600 East A Street: This low spot in the road lacks stormwater infrastructure. Roadside parking and an intersection flood during rain events, impeding travel lanes, parking, and
pedestrian routes, and presenting a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles in this moderate
traffic area.
● 4416 Sedona Drive: The existing stormwater system is undersized for the drainage area and/or has become clogged. Both travel lanes flood during large rain events, and water flows into an adjacent driveway and a private garage on this residential street.
4.2.2. Deteriorating Conveyance Infrastructure
As described in Section 3, five of the six stormwater basins within Pasco are served by a
traditional conveyance network of catch basins and buried pipes that collect stormwater and
convey it to outfalls to the Columbia River or ditches owned by the Army Corps of Engineers.
This infrastructure is on average approximately 65 years old, and therefore inspection, repair,
and maintenance of the structures is an important long-term need. In 2014, the City undertook
an effort to clean and inspect the storm system within Basin 2. Storm lines were jetted and
inspected, using closed-circuit television (CCTV), to assess condition and identify illicit
connections.
Based on these inspections, it is a reasonable assumption that much of the existing stormwater
system in the five basins served by a buried conveyance system need additional inspection and rehabilitation to extend the system’s useful life by addressing system damage such as holes, offset joints, fractures, bellies, root intrusion (and related holes), and erosion. In addition to physical pipe damage, accumulated debris and root penetrations were also encountered, even after the pipes were jet cleaned. In some cases, these maintenance issues resulted in major obstructions.
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Multiple deteriorating pipe projects were identified during development of the 2016 plan, and
an annual repair program for failing pipes was recommended. While individually these projects
were classified as Tier 2 (Table 4-1), a pipe relining program has been included in the CIP budget:
● Stormwater Pipe Relining (Phases 1 and 2): See Table 4-4 in Section 4.3 for details.
One Tier 1 deteriorating infrastructure CIP project was identified for rehabilitation during the
development of this plan:
● West Sylvester Pipe Repair (this corresponds to the Sylvester South Pipe Repair project from the 2016 plan): Existing pipes contain holes, fractures, and heavy root and debris intrusions. This project will require replacement or repair three sections of aging
and damaged pipes along and tributary to West Sylvester Street.
A second Tier 1 deteriorating infrastructure CIP project was identified by the City as this plan
was being finalized:
● Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement: Project details will be developed by the
City at a later date.
4.2.3. Lack of Water Quality Treatment
Although stormwater in the majority of the city (all of Basin 6) is infiltrated, Basins 1 through 5 are still served by piped conveyance systems to five outfalls that directly or indirectly discharge
to the Columbia River without treatment.
The NPDES permit requires the City to implement water quality treatment requirements for new
and redevelopment projects consistent with Appendix 1 of the permit. Since the Columbia River
is a flow-control-exempt surface water, these basins will not require flow control facilities unless
flow control is required by City code.
The 2016 plan proposed five water quality projects. They are described in Section 4.1.3 of the
2016 plan and listed in Table 4-1. These projects have yet to be implemented and therefore
have been retained for inclusion in the long-term CIP list. No modifications have been made to
the 2016 project solutions during this planning effort, and no new water quality focused projects
have been identified during development of this plan.
4.2.3.1. Stormwater Code Violations
According to the 2022 NPDES annual report, a total of 12 stormwater code violations, including
illicit discharges, were identified in the 2021 reporting period (Table 4-2). All 12 of the code
violations were eliminated (Pasco 2022). The City has no known chronic non-stormwater
discharges or illicit connections to the MS4 (Pasco 2022).
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Table 4-2. Stormwater Code Violations.
Code Section Topic
Number of Violations
Number of Corrected Violations
PMC 10.65.020 (1) Allowing oil or grease to be dropped from a vehicle 4 4
PMC 13.70.030 Deposit of refuse on the ground 6 6
PMC 13.80.110 Prohibited discharges 2 2
4.3. S OLUTIONS
Site-specific problems and proposed CIP solutions for all Tier 1 projects are identified in Table 4-3. Figure 4-2 provides a map of the problem and solution locations. Summary sheets
and cost estimates developed for seven of the Tier 1 2022 CIP projects are provided in
Appendix C. Most problems addressed by this plan are flooding issues caused by inadequately
sized, poorly located, and/or clogged infiltration facilities, or failing and/or reduced performance
of aging conveyance system components. Projects from the 2016 plan that reduce water quality
impacts and risks are listed in Table 4-1, but none were identified as Tier 1 projects for
implementation. As described in Section 4.2, independent of this plan development effort, the
City identified one additional project, Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement, for inclusion
as a Tier 1 project.
Table 4 3. Tier 1 Problems and CIP Solutions.
Project Name Problem Solution
S Oregon Avenue North of
E Ainsworth Streeta
● Flooding: The existing stormwater facilities are not located in the road’s low spot. South Oregon Avenue is coincident with SR 397. The travel lane floods during rain events, presenting a hazard to relatively high-speed traffic.
● Stormwater improvements will be designed by City staff to coincide with a 2023 road overlay project.
214/219 N Sycamore
Avenueb ● Flooding: The existing facilities are undersized and/or clogged. Travel lanes and adjacent lawns flood several times per year. Multiple Vactor truck loads are needed to mitigate flooding during most rain events.
● Install the design equivalent of thirty-one (31) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench, within this drainage area to manage the contributing stormwater runoff. (This project is included as part of the Infiltration Improvements Program for purposes of capital budget planning.)
127 S Hugo Avenue ● Flooding: The existing facilities are undersized and/or clogged. Water floods into the travel lane and a private garage several times per year.
● Install the design equivalent of eight (8) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench, within this drainage area to manage the contributing stormwater runoff. (This project is included as part of the Infiltration Improvements Program for purposes of capital budget planning.)
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Table 4-3 (continued). Tier 1 Problems and CIP Solutions.
Project Name Problem Solution
W Sylvester
Pipe Repairc
(This is also referred to as Sylvester Pipe Repair – 5th Ave to 10th Ave)
● Pipe Deterioration: Several pipes tributary to and along West Sylvester Street in Basin 2 require rehabilitation.
● Replace 500 linear feet of 21-inch-diameter storm sewer pipe and 1,120 linear feet of 12-inch-diameter storm sewer pipe. Install five (5) 48-inch-diameter maintenance holes.
1801 N Commercial
Avenue (This is also
referred to as
1801 N Commercial
Avenue Pond
Retrofit)
● Flooding: The existing facilities are undersized and/or clogged. The travel lanes flood during rain events. This is a heavily trafficked industrial area frequented by heavy trucks.
● Install the design equivalent of eighteen (18) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench, within this drainage area to manage the contributing stormwater runoff.
6415 Burden Boulevard
● Flooding: The existing facilities are
undersized and/or clogged. The
intersection with Robert Wayne Drive
floods, impeding the travel lane,
sidewalk, and a commercial driveway.
Burden Boulevard is a highly trafficked
roadway.
● Install the design equivalent of five (5)
Type II catch basins, each connected to
a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench,
within this drainage area to manage the
contributing stormwater runoff. (This
project is included as part of the
Infiltration Improvements Program for
purposes of capital budget planning.)
600 East A Street ● Flooding: The low spot in the road lacks stormwater infrastructure. Roadside parking and an intersection
flood during rain events.
● Install the design equivalent of five (5) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench,
within this drainage area to manage the
contributing stormwater runoff. (This
project is included as part of the
Infiltration Improvements Program for
purposes of capital budget planning.)
4416 Sedona Drive ● Flooding: The existing facilities are undersized and/or clogged. Both travel lanes flood after large rain events, and water is pushed into an adjacent driveway and a private garage.
● Install the design equivalent of eight (8) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20-linear-foot infiltration trench, within this drainage area to manage the contributing stormwater runoff. (This project is included as part of the Infiltration Improvements Program for purposes of capital budget planning.)
Schlagel Park Stormwater Main
Replacementa
● Pipe Deterioration ● Pipe Replacement (Details will be
developed at a future date by City staff.)
Stormwater Relining (Phase 1)
● Pipe Deterioration ● Pipe Relining along multiple roadways.
(See Table 4-5 for details.)
Stormwater Relining
(Phase 2)
● Pipe Deterioration ● Pipe Relining along multiple roadways. (See Table 4-5 for details.)
a City to develop design in-house.
b Corresponds to N Sycamore Ave Infiltration Improvements identified in the 2016 plan.
c Corresponds to Sylvester South Pipe Repair identified in the 2016 plan.
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The following sections describe the types of solutions that have been developed. The solutions
fall into four categories: infiltration facility improvements, conveyance infrastructure
rehabilitation, water quality protection (developed in the 2016 plan), and stormwater code violations (which are being resolved as needed by the City). In conjunction with the CIP solutions in this section, the City should establish more protective design standards as discussed in Section 5.
4.3.1. Infiltration Improvements
In areas that lack infiltration infrastructure, or suffer from poorly located, undersized or clogged
infrastructure, it is recommended that the stormwater system be expanded or replaced to
include appropriately sized infiltration facilities. As described in Section 3, updates to the City’s
stormwater standards can help mitigate issues with the undersizing of future stormwater
facilities. In addition, improvements to the infiltration facility design standards would mitigate
future reductions in system performance from clogging.
There are different approaches the City can take to addressing the issue of clogged infiltration
systems. First, the City can increase the frequency of street sweeping throughout Basin 6 and
areas of Basins 1 through 5 that include infiltration facilities, especially before anticipated rain
events. Section 5.6 includes recommendations for programmatic changes in street sweeping and maintenance frequency. Second, the design standard for infiltration trenches can be changed. For example, installing upstream vaults or catch basins with baffles, removing the geotextile fabric from the bottom of the trench, and/or installing a presettling vault (“fat pipe”) between the catch basin and the infiltration gallery could all increase the effective longevity of infiltration systems and increase the efficacy of maintenance efforts. Finally, exploring surface infiltration options, such as the non-vegetated bioswale currently being studied by the City (as discussed in Section 5.8), may provide an easier-to-maintain infiltration option, depending on its demonstrated effectiveness. Several of the projects that include proposed infiltration trenches appear to have space in the right-of-way for a surface infiltration approach.
For the majority of Tier 1 projects that were identified during this planning effort, infiltration
improvements were the identified solution. In total, seven Tier 1 projects were identified that
required infiltration improvements; five of these projects have been bundled together and
included as part of the City’s infiltration improvement program in Section 6.4. Design concepts
for these five projects are contained in the project summary sheets provided in Appendix C. One
of the infiltration improvement projects is associated with a larger stormwater pond retrofit and
is listed separately in Section 6.4; this project, too, has a corresponding project summary sheet in
Appendix C. Finally, one of the infiltration improvement projects (i.e., S Oregon Avenue) will be
designed by the City at a future date, and therefore no project summary sheet has been
provided.
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4.3.2. Conveyance Infrastructure Rehabilitation
As the City’s buried stormwater conveyance system continues to age and deteriorate, it is increasingly important that the City adopt a routine program for assessing and rehabilitating
damaged sections of pipe. This will include jet-cleaning and evaluating the condition of each
stormwater pipe with CCTV.
Stormwater pipes in Basin 2 were jet cleaned and evaluated for their condition and the
information was used to inform development of CIP projects for the 2016 plan. The results of
those evaluations are reflected in the West Sylvester Pipe Repair CIP project, which aims to
replace, or repair, identified damaged pipes. This project and its solution are presented in
Table 4-3.
A stormwater pipe relining program to address annual repair of failing pipes in the City’s MS4
has been identified as a Tier 1 project and organized into two phases, as shown in Table 4-4.
Table 4-4. CIP Project/Program Descriptions and Capital Costs.
Project/Program Name Description Capital Costa
S Oregon Avenue North
of E Ainsworth Streetb
See project description in Table 4-3. –
Infiltration Improvements Program This program will address infiltration issues throughout the City, as flooding is identified and/or reported and prioritized. $2,100,000
Sylvester Pipe Repair –
5th Ave to 10th Ave
This project will repair or replace damaged stormwater conveyance
system along Sylvester Street between 5th Avenue and 10th Avenue.
Pipeline inspection identified fractures in the existing pipeline.
$930,000
N Commercial Ave Infiltration Pond Retrofit This project will install an underground infiltration system for the stormwater runoff for the basin along North Commercial Avenue and provide for potential new uses for this City-owned parcel as well as reducing maintenance costs and increasing the effectiveness of the system.
$720,000
Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement
This project will replace aging stormwater pipe along the western portion of Schlagel Park. The pipeline is 42 inches in diameter and damage extends for approximately 430 feet, including root intrusion and previous lining failure.
$710,520
Stormwater Relining (Phase 1) This project will:
● Reline 348 LF of 30-inch concrete pipe under 1st Avenue
between W Lewis and W Columbia
● Reline 842 LF of 18-inch pipe tributary to Volunteer Park
● Repair joint offsets with couplings between W Sylvester and W Bonneville Streets
● Repair 3 slightly offset joints located north of W Bonneville
$1,415,000
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Table 4-4 (continued). CIP Project/Program Descriptions and Capital Costs.
Project/Program Name Description Capital Costa
Stormwater Relining (Phase 2) This project includes the relining of existing aging stormwater pipelines, in the following locations:
● 8th Ave from W Margaret to W Park – 15-inch diameter; 302.5 LF
● W Park from 8th to 5th – 15 inch diameter; 958 LF
● W Park from 5th to 4th – 18 inch diameter; 520 LF
● 5th Ave from W Park to W Nixon – 21 inch diameter; 318 LF
● 5th Ave from W Park to W Henry – 15 inch diameter; 656 LF
This project will perform necessary repairs to the existing stormwater system by relining and replacing some of the existing pipes to prevent groundwater inflow into the system.
$600,000
a Costs developed in 2022 dollars.
b City to develop design in-house; design and implementation costs have not been included in the CIP planning budget.
LF = linear feet
4.3.3. Water Quality Protection
As part of the 2016 plan, two approaches to water quality protection were considered for those
basins that outfall directly to the Columbia River. The first was to eliminate the outfalls by
implementing basin-wide infiltration retrofits, and the second was to provide treatment at
regional facilities located at the downstream end of the basins. Both approaches are described
in Section 4.2.2 of the 2016 plan. These projects have not been implemented and are retained as
potential long-term CIP projects.
No other projects that would protect water quality have been identified as part as the current
plan, and no modifications have been made to the water quality projects from the 2016 plan. As
water quality permitting requirements continue to become more stringent, these water quality
protections may become increasingly relevant to City planning in future CIPs.
4.3.3.1. Stormwater Code Compliance
As described in Section 4.2.4, the City has addressed all recent stormwater code violations. The
City should continue these practices of addressing emergent stormwater code violations as they
arise.
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5. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM EVALUATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES
The current NPDES permit was effective as of August 2019. It reflected an expansion of activities
and requirements from the previous NPDES permit. The City of Pasco has been adapting its
program to meet the 2019–2024 NPDES permit requirements and faces staffing issues, similar to
other Eastern Washington permittees. This section provides a summary of the City’s current
stormwater management program and an assessment of its compliance with the NPDES permit.
Generally, the City is on track for meeting the NPDES permit requirements as summarized below.
The following section is organized to reflect the organization of the NPDES permit. For each topic heading (or permit section) a general summary of permit requirements is provided, along with a summary of the additional resources, such as staffing or funding, that are needed to implement the recommended activities. Where applicable, a table listing identified recommended activities for program improvement is provided. These recommended activities were developed based on responses to a questionnaire that was filled out by various City staff and a follow up workshop that focused on the City’s current activities to meet the NPDES permit
requirements. The current activities and questionnaire are summarized in Appendices A and B,
respectively. Each recommended activities table provided in this section indicates whether the
recommended activity is required to meet permit requirements; provides a high, medium, and
low ranking of the recommended activity; and summarizes expected staff or funding support
required for implementation. Funding support is typically recommended for discrete or one-
time tasks that can be supported by consultants or contractors allowing City staff to focus on
ongoing NPDES permit requirements. Staffing support is typically recommended for ongoing
NPDES permit requirements. In addition to the staffing support included in this section for
recommended activities, it is also noted that the City currently has open staff positions that are
funded, but is having difficulty filling these positions given the staffing shortage experienced
across the region, and even across the country.
Only recommended activities that reflect a NPDES permit requirement are ranked as a high priority. Although not required to meet the 2019–2024 NPDES permit requirements, it is recommended that the City staff and decision makers consider the positive impacts of the medium and low priority recommended activities on meeting the City’s long-term goals as these activities will result in greater benefits for both the community and the environment.
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5.1. P UBLIC E DUCATION AND O UTREACH
The Public Education and Outreach section of the NPDES permit requires education and outreach to school-age children, adults, and overburdened communities as well as specific
audiences (e.g., engineers, contractors, and developers). The City meets these requirements by
contracting with the Franklin Conservation District (FCD) and coordinating with the other
Quad-Cities (i.e., Kennewick, Richland, and West Richland). Activities include supporting
curriculum at schools (e.g., participating in the Drain Rangers program and Wheat Week), the
Regional Home and Garden Show, and the Benton-Franklin Fair and Rodeo. The City’s
stormwater web page also provides easy access to stormwater information and resources.
Table 5-1 includes a list of recommended activities for improving the public education and
outreach component of the stormwater management program.
The City currently has 0.05 full-time equivalent (FTE) allocated to support stormwater public education and outreach. The additional recommended activities identified can be met through expansion of existing activities or through funding for outside resources to develop curriculum or materials. An additional $12,000 of one-time funding and 0.09 FTE of ongoing staffing is estimated to be needed to support all of the activities summarized in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Recommended Activities for Public Education and Outreach.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Audience: All
Develop a schedule for web page updates and development/ distribution of education and outreach materials
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
City stormwater web page updates:
● Post available brochures (e.g., Only Rain Down the Drain, Storm Drains)
● Add information and links regarding illicit discharges and business education materials
● Remove link to Eastern Washington LID Guidance Manual
● Add a link to the City’s municipal stormwater code
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Audience: Businesses
Provide educational materials to support the City’s business outreach program
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Consider conducting targeted outreach to businesses No Medium 160 hours/year (0.09 FTE) 1 week per quarter (40 hours x 4 quarters = 160 hours annually).
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Table 5-1 (continued). Recommended Activities for Public Education and Outreach.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Audience: Engineers, construction contractors, developers, development review staff, and land use planners
Develop education and outreach
materials for engineers, construction
contractors, and developers
Yes High NA To be addressed as part
of current staff
responsibilities.
Conduct internal staff training for development review staff and land use planners related to these topics
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Update the City’s development handouts to include information regarding stormwater.
No Medium $6,000 40 consultant hours at $150/hour to develop materials and present workshop.
Host a stormwater workshop for
contractors, developers, and consultants every 1 to 2 years to
provide updated stormwater
information
No Medium $6,000 40 consultant hours at
$150/hour to develop materials and present
workshop.
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $12,000 Ongoing staffing: 0.09 FTE
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: $12,000
Ongoing staffing: 0.09 FTE
FTE = full-time equivalent
LID = low impact development
NA = not applicable
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5.2. P UBLIC I NVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
The Public Involvement and Participation section of the NPDES permit is about ensuring the public has opportunities to provide input into the decision-making process related to
stormwater management. Currently, the City meets this permit requirement by discussing
stormwater-related problems or providing information at City Council sessions and inviting
public comment, as well as through development and posting of annual stormwater reports and
by accepting comments and addressing questions through the stormwater hotline and the front
desk. Only one recommended activity was identified related to this permit section (Table 5-2).
No additional staff or funding has been identified to support this permit section.
Table 5-2. Recommended Activities for Public Involvement and Participation.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Consider incorporating stormwater education as a topic for City Council meetings, including a brief overview of
stormwater issues, illicit discharges, and
available information.
No Low NA To be addressed as part of current staff
responsibilities.
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: NA
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
FTE = full-time equivalent
NA = not applicable
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5.3. ILLICIT D ISCHARGE D ETECTION AND ELIMINATION
The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) section of the NPDES permit has an extensive list of specific and general requirements including mapping, implementation of
ordinances or other regulatory actions, enforcement, field screening, identification of priority
areas, development of field assessment procedures, training, education, and other activities.
Table 5-3 provides a summary of recommended activities for improving the IDDE component of
the stormwater management program. The majority of the recommended activities are one-time
tasks related to revising the PMC, developing written methodologies, and improving
documentation and, therefore, do not require extensive additional work or resources.
The City currently has 0.03 FTE allocated to support IDDE. No additional ongoing activities were
identified that would require permanent staff support, so no additional staff were recommended
to meet IDDE program needs. One-time funding needs are estimated to be $21,000 for a spill response flow chart and geographic information system (GIS) updates. Ongoing (annual) funding needs for replacement and/or restocking of equipment are discussed in Section 6.3.
Table 5-3. Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Update the City’s MS4 map by August 1, 2023
with outfall size and material, discharge
points, areas that do not discharge to surface
receiving waters, and connection points after
August 1, 2019.
Yes High $6,000 Assumes
40 consultant hours
at $150/hour to
update the MS4
map based on
desktop review. This
does not include
any associated field
work.
Create a spreadsheet that lists the known outfalls and discharge points, including the outfall’s size and material by August 1, 2023.
Yes High NA Addressed by consultant supporting MS4 map updates.
Develop GIS shapefiles for ditches, irrigation
channels, and curb and gutter areas.
No Low $6,000 Assumes
40 consultant hours
at $150/hour to
develop shapefiles
based on desktop
review. This does
not include any
associated field
work.
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Table 5-3 (continued). Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Incorporate Franklin County data within the UGA into GIS shapefiles for ditches, irrigation channels, and curb and gutter areas.
No Low $6,000 Assumes 40 consultant hours at $150/hour to update shapefiles based on desktop review. This does not include any associated field work.
Update PMC Chapter 13.80 (1) Discharges from water pipe sources and (3) Water used to wash down streets, sidewalks, and buildings for consistency with the NPDES permit.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Shift “active construction sites” from 13.80.120 to 13.80.090 or 13.80.100. No Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Consider revising PMC Chapter 1.40 applicability to include Title 14 – Public Works and Title 23 – Environmental Impact.
No Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Develop a compliance strategy before February 2, 2023. Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Work with the Maintenance division and Parks Department to develop a City-specific illicit discharge field screening methodology.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Add field screening methods to the City’s Spill Response Plan and Policy Procedure Program. Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Add a checkbox to maintenance field forms to document whether illicit discharges were detected during routine catch basin, manhole, and outfall inspections.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Improve public illicit discharge identification (see Public Education and Outreach). – – – Addressed in Public Education and Outreach, above.
Consider developing a flyer showing a flow chart or other graphic instruction that outlines the process for responding to spills and providing the flyer to spill-vulnerable businesses. Consider requiring those businesses to post the flyer in a conspicuous location.
No Medium $3,000 20 consultant hours at $150/hour.
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Table 5-3 (continued). Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Develop a map that identifies priority areas prone to illicit discharges. Track reported illicit discharges, inspections, and outreach performed in these areas.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Establish a web-based form for the public to file stormwater complaints. Consider allowing complaints to be filed anonymously.
No Medium NA Web-based form to be developed by internal staff.
Expand IDDE Awareness level training audience to include building inspectors. Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Consider expanding IDDE Awareness level training to police officers, fire fighters, health department staff, and animal control officers.
No Low NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Maintain staff training records in an electronic
database, including training dates, activities or
course descriptions, and names and positions
of staff in attendance.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as
part of current staff
responsibilities.
Electronic database
is not specified in
the NPDES permit,
but it will be useful
for ongoing
tracking.
Develop new outreach materials for illicit discharge hazards education. Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Train Fire Department and Police Department to identify and respond to illicit discharges as part of the training program.
No Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Add Ecology illicit discharge reporting requirements to the City of Pasco Spill Response Plan Policy and Procedure Program.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Include field screening methodologies, procedures for follow-up inspections, and references to PMC, Chapter 1.40, for enforcement and escalation, in the Spill Response Plan Policy and Procedure.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Consider hosting an IDDE response and
enforcement training in 2023. Modify
curriculum to focus on source tracing and
enforcement.
Yes High NA To be addressed as
part of current staff
responsibilities.
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Table 5-3 (continued). Recommended Activities for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $6,000
Ongoing staffing: NA
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $3,000
Ongoing staffing: NA
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $12,000
Ongoing staffing: NA
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: $21,000 Ongoing funding: NA
FTE = full-time equivalent GIS = geographic information system
IDDE = illicit discharge detection and elimination MS4 = municipal separate storm sewer system
NA = not applicable NPDES = National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
PMC = Pasco Municipal Code
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5.4. CONSTRUCTION SITE S TORMWATE R RUNOFF CONTROL
The Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control section of the NPDES permit includes requirements related to ordinance development, inspection and enforcement, site plan review,
training (including site plan, inspection/enforcement, and erosion control), and recordkeeping.
The City’s program currently meets many of these requirements. Table 5-4 lists recommended
activities for improving the construction site stormwater runoff control component of the
stormwater management program. Most of the recommended activities are required to be in
compliance with the NPDES permit, but are one-time tasks related to revising the PMC,
developing written methodologies, and improving documentation; therefore, they do not
require extensive additional work or resources.
The stormwater utility does not currently fund any staff to support construction site stormwater
runoff control because related activities are completed through existing City programs. No additional staffing and funding needs were identified.
Table 5-4. Recommended Activities for
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Update PMC to shift “active
construction sites” from
13.80.120 to 13.80.090 or
13.80.100.
No Medium NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities.
Require that stormwater designers and engineers use the SWMMEW when designing stormwater facilities.
Yes/No High NA Required for newer projects, but not for older projects and not for those that fall under certain thresholds.
Consider requiring or
encouraging pre-application
meetings for construction
permits.
No Medium NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities.
Consider hosting an inspection and enforcement training in 2023.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Maintain staff training records in an electronic database, including training dates, activities or course descriptions, and names and positions of staff in attendance.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities. Electronic database is not specified in the NPDES permit, but it will be useful for ongoing tracking.
Provide information regarding
available erosion control trainings to site operators.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities.
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Table 5-4 (continued). Recommended Activities for
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: NA
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: NA
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: NA Ongoing staffing: NA
CIP = capital improvement plan
FTE = full-time equivalent
NA = not applicable
NPDES = National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
PMC = Pasco Municipal Code
SWMMEW = Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington
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5.5. P OST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER M ANAGEMENT
The Post Construction Stormwater Management section of the NPDES permit includes similar requirements to the Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control section, including ordinance
development, inspection and enforcement, site plan review, training (including site plan and
design), inspection/enforcement and erosion control), and pertinent documentation. The City
currently meets most of the NPDES permit requirements. Table 5-5 lists recommended activities
for improving the post construction stormwater management component of the stormwater
management program. The stormwater utility does not currently fund any staff to support
existing activities for this NPDES permit section. It is expected that an additional 0.125 FTE for a
site plan reviewer will be needed to address development for annexed areas. One-time funding
needs include $4,500 for code updates and LID training materials.
Table 5-5. Recommended Activities for Post-Construction Stormwater Management.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Add a provision to the PMC for inspection access for stormwater BMPs on private properties that
discharge to the MS4.
Yes High $1,500 10 consultant hours at $150/hour to develop this code/ordinance
language.
Additional training may be needed related to reviewing LID BMPs and TAPE-approved technologies.
No Medium $3,000 20 consultant hours at $150/hour to develop materials and present training.
Provide information regarding
available design trainings to
design professionals.
Yes Medium NA To be addressed as part
of current staff
responsibilities.
Staff resources to perform site plan review for development projects within the UGA.
No Low 0.125 FTE Assumes additional plan review staff time will be needed for newly annexed area.
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $1,500
Ongoing staffing: NA
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: $3,000
Ongoing staffing: NA
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: 0.125 FTE
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: $4,500 Ongoing staffing: 0.125 FTE
BMP = best management practice FTE = full time equivalent
LID = low impact development MS4 = municipal separate storm sewer system
NA = not applicable NPDES = National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
PMC = Pasco Municipal Code TAPE = Technology Assessment Protocol Ecology
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5.6. M UNICIPAL O PERATIONS AND M AINTENANCE
The municipal and operations and maintenance (O&M) section of the NPDES permit includes requirements for scheduling and carrying out O&M activities at City owned facilities, inspection
of those facilities, and related recordkeeping and training. It also requires development and
implementation of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) for certain City facilities.
Table 5-6 includes a list of recommended activities for improving the municipal O&M
component of the stormwater management program.
The City currently has approximately 2.0 FTE allocated to support municipal O&M. Additional
staff will be needed to support the recommended activities listed in Table 5-6. Ongoing (annual)
staffing needs are 5.25 FTE to support operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities. These
staff will serve a dual role for conducting private stormwater facility inspections identified in the
previous section. One-time staffing needs of 160 hours have also been identified.
Table 5-6. Recommended Activities for
Municipal Operations and Maintenance.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Update definitions and references
to the NPDES permit in the O&M Plan to be consistent with current
permit requirements and the
SWMMEW.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities.
Ensure all inspection and maintenance logs and documentation are filled out and stored in a database.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Conduct condition assessment of
the stormwater system on a
5-year cycle.
No Medium 2.0 FTE
(ongoing)
Staff required to operate the
CCTV-equipped van, review
video logs, enter information
into an electronic database,
and identify pipe repair
and/or replacement projects.
Basins assumed to be video
inspected on a 5-year cycle.
Convert hard copy map book and tracking to Cartegraph. No High 160 hours (one time) Assumes 4 weeks at 40 hours/week.
Update the SWPPP. Yes High NA Ongoing updates to occur as
part of current staff
responsibilities.
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Table 5-6 (continued). Recommended Activities for
Municipal Operations and Maintenance.
Recommended Activities
Permit Requirement (yes/no)
Priority (high/ medium/ low)
Additional Support Needed (staff/funding) Support Assumptions
Consider hosting an O&M
training in 2023. Expand O&M
training to include all
maintenance, Wastewater,
Roads, and Parks staff at the time
of hire and annually.
Yes High NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities.
Review the City O&M Plan and City SWPPP at ongoing trainings. Yes High NA To be addressed as part of current staff responsibilities.
Track training records, including
dates, activities or course descriptions, and names and
positions of staff in attendance
using an electronic database.
No Medium NA To be addressed as part of
current staff responsibilities. Electronic database is not
specified in the NPDES
permit but will be useful for
ongoing tracking.
Inspect, clean, and maintain catch basins, inlets, and infiltration facilities.
Yes High 2.0 FTE No new FTEs (assumes vacant positions are filled).
Repair damaged stormwater
treatment and flow control
facilities after spot checks.
Yes High 1.0 FTE No new FTEs (assumes
vacant positions are filled).
Inspect, clean, and maintain catch basins, inlets, and infiltration facilities within the UGA.
No Low 0.25 FTE No new FTEs (Assumes vacant positions are filled). This includes additional staff time may be needed for additional annexed area.
High Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: 160 hours Ongoing staffing: 3.0 FTE
Medium Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: 2.0 FTE
Low Priority Subtotal One-time funding/staffing: NA
Ongoing staffing: 0.25 FTE
Grand Total One-time funding/staffing: 160 hours Ongoing staffing: 5.25 FTE
CCTV = closed-circuit television FTE = full time equivalent
NA = not applicable NPDES = National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
O&M = operations and maintenance SWMMEW = Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington
SWPPP = stormwater pollution prevention plan
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5.7. TOTAL M AXIMUM DAILY LOAD REQUIREMENTS
The City has no specific TMDL requirements, and no program gaps or recommended activities related to the TMDL section of the NPDES permit. No additional staff or resources have been
identified.
5.8. M ONITORING AND A SSESSMENT
The Monitoring and Assessment section of the NPDES permit requires that the City report on any monitoring or stormwater related studies in its annual report and that the City collaborate with other Eastern Washington jurisdictions to develop stormwater effectiveness studies. The City recently participated in and reviewed Yakima County’s BMP Inspection and Maintenance Responsibilities effectiveness study. Currently, the City is working on two Quad-Cities effectiveness studies on non-vegetated biofiltration swales and paired basins street sweeping.
The City has supported these effectiveness studies by assisting with a detailed study design
proposal, and plans to support the completion of an Ecology-approved Quality Assurance
Project Plan (QAPP), which is due July 31, 2023, and completing the study on or before
December 1, 2023. It is expected that this work will be addressed as part of current staff
responsibilities.
City staff are also virtually participating in the Eastern Washington Stormwater Managers Group
to incorporate comments into the next round of revisions to the NPDES permit. Therefore, the
City meets all of the current requirements of this section; no program gaps or additional staff
needs have been identified.
5.9. R EPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING
The Reporting and Recordkeeping section of the NPDES permit requires that the City submit an annual report of activities, and that it maintains records for 5 years and make records available to the public. It also requires that the City tracks the estimated cost of development and implementation of each component of their Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). The City
submits an annual report of activities, maintains records for 5 years, and make records available
to the public. The City is also required to track the estimated cost for implementing the SWMP,
but no additional staff or resources are needed to support this task.
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5.10. U PDATE TO C ITY CODE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
As listed above in Sections 5.3 through 5.5, updates to the PMC are needed to remain in compliance with the NPDES permit requirements, but it may also be necessary to develop an
addendum/supplement to the SWMMEW to include additional design standards for elements
not addressed in the SWMMEW. This includes detailed design guidance for:
● Low impact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs), such as bioretention and permeable pavement. Guidance for Eastern Washington is covered in the SWMMEW, but City-specific design requirements may need to be established.
● Updates to infiltration trench design standard, to reduce the potential for clogging.
Section 4.3.1 contains potential strategies for addressing chronic clogging issues through
design changes.
The design standards, including sizing and layout, for these elements should be explicitly
covered in the PMC and/or a City amendment/supplement to the SWMMEW.
The City’s review of drainage plans would also benefit from more specific design standards,
particularly for sizing. Multiple projects that were identified for rehabilitation during this
planning process are a result of undersized and poorly designed facilities, which could have been prevented during the site plan review stage. Specific guidance should also be developed for construction and inspections of temporary erosion and sediment control measures and proper installation of stormwater facilities.
In addition, stormwater requirements are addressed in multiple chapters of the PMC, making it difficult for developers, designers, and reviewers to track specific requirements. The City should consider reorganizing its code to include all general stormwater requirements in one section of the code. The City may want to consider developing its own stormwater design manual, or a detailed amendment to the SWMMEW, and modifying the PMC to remove specific design
information and to reference the design guidance instead. This would prevent inconsistencies
between the PMC and the stormwater design manual and would also make it easier to revise
design standards without going through a formal code adoption process.
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6. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
6.1. NPDES P ERMIT T IMELINE
Table 6.1 includes the upcoming NPDES permit requirements organized by due date. This table does not include ongoing activities.
Table 6-1. NPDES Permit Timeline.
Due Date Activity NPDES Permit Section
2023
February 2, 2023 Update IDDE regulatory mechanism, if needed. S5.B.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
July 31, 2023 Submit completed QAPP. S8.A. Stormwater Management Program
Effectiveness Studies
August 1, 2023 Update MS4 maps. S5.B.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination August 1, 2023 Collect size and material for all known MS4
outfalls.
December 1, 2023 Begin conducting study (or within 3 months of Ecology approval). S8.A. Stormwater Management Program Effectiveness Studies
2024
February 2, 2024 Apply for permit renewal. G18. Duty to Reapply
NPDES = National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
IDDE = Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
QAPP = Quality Assurance Project Plan
MS4 = Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
6.2. S TAFFING N EEDS
Table 6-2 provides a summary of current and additional staffing and consultant needs (as identified in Section 5) for implementing the City’s stormwater management program. The City currently has approximately 2.51 full-time-equivalent (FTE) that support stormwater program activities (0.37 FTE) and/or stormwater maintenance (2.14 FTE) funded through the stormwater utility. An additional approximately 1.41 FTE are funded through the City’s general fund. These staff provide stormwater engineering support through the City’s Community and Economic
Development department for activities such as plan review and site inspections. In total, there
are approximately 3.92 FTE supporting the stormwater management program. It is assumed
these FTE will continue to be funded through the same funding sources. The additional staff
support needs identified in Table 6-2 are those associated with carrying out the high priority
activities identified in Section 5 of this plan.
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Table 6-2. Current and Recommended City of Pasco SWMP Staff and Consultant Needs
to Support Ongoing Activities.
Position/Department Funding/Staffing
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff
Current Staff (2023) Additional Support Needed
Positions Funded and
Staffed High Priority Activities
Stormwater Programa One-time funding/staffing Not applicable $6,000d
Ongoing staffing 0.37 FTE 0 FTE
Stormwater Maintenanceb One-time funding/staffing Not applicable 160 hourse
Ongoing staffing 2.14 FTE 3.0 FTEe
Community and Economic
Developmentc
One-time funding/staffing Not applicable $1,500f
Ongoing staffing 1.41 FTE 0 FTE
Totals One-time funding/staffing Not applicable 160 hours/$7,500
Ongoing staffing 3.92 FTE 3.00 FTE
a Stormwater Program includes staff from the CIP Engineering Division (Public Works) and Planning Division (Community &
Economic Development).
b Stormwater Maintenance includes staff who perform video and private stormwater facility inspections.
c Community and Economic Development includes staff who perform plan review and construction inspections.
d Funding needed for City mapping updates. See Table 5-3 for more information about the recommended activity and funding
assumptions.
e Staffing needed for stormwater maintenance staff. See Table 5-6 for more information about the recommended activity and
staffing assumptions.
f Funding needed for code/ordinance updates. See Table 5-5 for more information about the recommended activity and funding
assumptions.
Before the 2016 plan, the City purchased a van equipped with closed circuit television (CCTV),
but it currently does not have staff available to operate the van and conduct routine video
inspections of the stormwater pipe network to identify deficiencies. Two additional FTE
stormwater maintenance staff are needed to carry out that activity; these additional staff could
also support the private stormwater facility inspection program identified in Table 5-5. A small
increase in staffing was also identified to support public education and outreach for the
stormwater management program (included in Table 5-1). The total additional staffing need for
low, medium, and high priority activities is estimated at 5.09 FTE. For simplicity, only the high priority activities were included in Table 6-2. The additional staffing need for the high priority activities is estimated at 3.00 FTE. These 3.00 FTE would implement the following activities:
● Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining catch basins, inlets, and infiltration facilities
● Repairing damaged stormwater treatment and flow control facilities after spot checks
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6.3. E QUIPMENT N EEDS
The major City equipment currently used for stormwater management includes two Vactor trucks (although the City has only one Vactor crew), four street sweepers, and a CCTV-equipped
van. The City also purchased an unlimited Cartegraph license (a software program used for
tracking asset, work, space, and operations management) through a grant from Ecology.
Table 6-3 lists the City’s current equipment as well as new equipment that is recommended for
field screening and source tracing. Estimated costs for purchasing the recommended equipment
are $3,000 plus an annual replacement cost of $1,000.
Table 6-3. Current and Recommended City of Pasco SWMP Equipment.
Equipment
Current Equipment (2023) Notes Equipment Costa
2009 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper 1 Will be decommissioned once the street sweeper arrives
Not applicable
2011 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper 1 Not applicable
2015 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper 1 Not applicable
2022 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper 1 Order in progress Not applicable
Vactor truck 2 Not applicable
CCTV equipped van 1 Not applicable
Cartegraph license Unlimited Not applicable
Field screening and source tracing
equipmentb
● High-powered lamps (rechargeable spotlight)
● Mirror and pole
● Dye testing supplies
● Ammonia test strips
● pH probe (with temperature probe)
● Turbidity meter
● Surfactant test kit
● Nitrile gloves
● Claw grabber
● Swing sampler or telescoping dipper
● Laboratory grade cleaning wipes
● Wash bottle
● Sample bottles
Limited Limited equipment and supplies are currently available for use, so new
equipment purchases
are recommended
$3,000 (one time)
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Table 6-3 (continued). Current and Recommended City of Pasco SWMP Equipment.
Equipment
Current Equipment (2023) Notes Equipment Costa
Field screening and source tracing
equipment refills
● Dye testing supplies
● Ammonia test strips
● pH buffer solutions
● Turbidity standard solutions
● Surfactant test kit refills
● Nitrile gloves
● Laboratory grade cleaning wipes
● Sample bottles
None After the initial
equipment and supplies are purchased, this is a
recommended list of
equipment to be
refilled/restocked each
year
$1,000 (annual)
Total One-time funding: $3,000 Ongoing/annual funding: $1,000
a Equipment costs are considered not applicable for items that were purchased previously.
b Field screening and source tracing equipment recommendations from the Illicit Connection and Illicit Discharge Field Screening
and Source Tracing Guidance Manual (Herrera and Aspect 2020).
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6.4. CAPITAL I MPROVEMENT P ROGRAM NEEDS
The CIP projects are described in Section 4. Table 6-4 presents an implementation schedule that balances project priority and available funding. The project implementation schedule was
developed by City staff and was based on their priorities and expectations at the time this plan
was developed. South Oregon Avenue North of East Ainsworth Street was scheduled first
because the City plans on developing the design in-house. North Sycamore Avenue Infiltration
Improvements was scheduled second because of the severity and frequency of flooding and the
high cost for maintenance at this site.
In addition to implementation of the projects and funding described in other sections of this
plan, the City should take the following steps related to CIP planning:
1. The Stormwater Program staff should meet at least annually with all Public Works
Operations staff to:
a. Identify any new problems that should be added based on field observations or system inspection data.
b. Revisit project priorities by reconsidering the risk posed by known problems.
c. Adjust the CIP list, web map, and priorities, including updating the 6-year implementation schedule, based on the output of Steps a and b above.
2. Review the CIP section when this plan is updated. Use the CIP prioritization framework to justify adding, removing, or modifying projects.
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Table 6-4. Capital Improvement Program Implementation Schedule.a
Priority Project Name Total Cost
Year
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
1 S Oregon Avenue North
of E Ainsworth Streetb
– – – – – – –
2 Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement $710,520 $150,000 $560,520 $0 $0 $0 $0
3 Sylvester Pipe Repair – 5th Ave to 10th Ave $930,000 $770,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
4 Infiltration Improvements
Program
$2,100,000 $100,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
5 N Commercial Ave Infiltration Pond Retrofit $720,000 $0 $0 $200,000 $520,000 $0 $0
6 Stormwater Pipe Relining
(Phase 1)
$1,415,000 $0 $115,000 $750,000 $550,000 $0 $0
7 Stormwater Pipe Relining (Phase 2) $600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $500,000
Yearly Total $1,020,000 $1,075,520 $1,350,000 $1,470,000 $500,000 $900,000
a Costs are in 2022 dollars.
b City to develop design in-house and is not included as part of the CIP planning budget.
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6.5. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION
Implementation of a stormwater management program requires collaboration from multiple City departments. The City is committed to both meeting compliance requirements and
deadlines of the NPDES permit and providing its citizens with adequate stormwater
management services. The stormwater management program is led by the City’s Environmental
Compliance Coordinator in the Public Works Department. The Environmental Compliance
Coordinator works closely with other City departments and divisions, including the Public Works
Operations Division, Parks and Recreation, and Community and Economic Development, to
implement activities in the program areas of flood protection and water quality. Table 6-5
summarizes the roles and responsibilities of the various City departments and divisions.
Table 6-5. Interdepartmental Responsibilities.
Department Responsibilities
Public Works – CIP Engineering Division
● Overall stormwater management planning and NPDES permit compliance responsibilities
● Public education and outreach related to stormwater issues
● Public involvement and participation
● IDDE program management
● Review of plans for development, redevelopment, and construction sites
● Compliance with TMDLs established for water bodies in the City
● Annual reporting requirements associated with the NPDES permit
● Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan development and implementation
● CIP project planning, design, and construction.
● Implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at multiple facilities
● Update and implement stormwater regulations and design criteria
● Technical consultation for development projects
Public Works – Operations Division
● Public education and outreach for homeowners and businesses
● Illicit discharge reporting and response
● Inspection of public and privately owned flow control and water quality BMPs
● O&M of City-owned stormwater infrastructure
● Pollution prevention in municipal operations
● Implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at multiple facilities
Parks and Recreation ● Stocking pet waste bag dispensers in City parks
● Implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) at multiple facilities
Community and
Economic Development
● Review of plans for development, redevelopment, and construction sites
● Wetland and other critical areas issues
● Administers SEPA review of City CIP projects
● Floodplain management issues
It is recommended that the City departments and divisions meet on an annual basis to discuss the interdepartmental roles and responsibilities and ensure the success of the City’s stormwater management program.
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6.6. INTERAGENCY C OLLABORATION
Collaboration with other permittees in Eastern Washington has been very beneficial to the City. The Eastern Washington Stormwater Managers Group has been instrumental in guiding
development of the NPDES permit, directing stormwater related guidance manuals, and sharing
other valuable information. The group is currently involved in implementing stormwater
effectiveness studies and guiding the update of the Stormwater Management Manual for
Eastern Washington. Staff time spent on Interagency Collaboration is covered through existing
FTEs. The City of Pasco will continue to be an active member of the Eastern Washington
Stormwater Managers Group.
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APPENDIX A
City of Pasco Stormwater Management (SWM)
Program Questionnaire
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Stormwater Management (SWM) Program
Questionnaire
Overall
1. What are the City’s top issues with stormwater management? 2. What are the City’s priorities for water quality and resource protection (what resources or water bodies)?
3. What elements of the current SWM program/approach work well?
4. What elements of the current SWM program/approach don’t work well and what
changes are needed? 5. Are there any major roadblocks to execution of any current or upcoming SWM program components?
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Staffing
6. Approximately how much staff time is allocated to SWM and stormwater capital
improvement projects (CIPs)? Is any of this work contracted out? If so, how much of this work is contracted out?
Permit component Staff time Contractor time
Public education and outreach
Public involvement and participation
IDDE
Construction site stormwater runoff control (including site plan review and construction inspections)
Post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment
Municipal O&M
Compliance with TMDL requirements
Monitoring and assessment
Reporting requirements
Stormwater CIPs
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Public Participation (Education, Outreach, & Involvement)
7. Which programs and stewardship opportunities are most successful? Why do you
think that?
8. Which programs and stewardship opportunities are least successful? Why do you think that?
9. What additional programs and stewardship opportunities is the City considering
for 2022 or beyond?
10. Is there a written plan that defines a public education and marketing strategy for the overall SWM program?
11. What are the established stakeholder groups that the City consults with
regarding stormwater?
12. What opportunities exist for interjurisdictional cooperation?
13. What barriers exist to interjurisdictional cooperation?
14. How does the City solicit input and process comments on changes to the SWM program?
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
15. Does the City stormwater system map have any known significant information gaps
or inaccuracies?
16. Is the City on track to complete mapping of all known connections from the MS4 to privately operated stormwater systems by August 1, 2023?
17. Does the City have a defined schema for infrastructure data stored in GIS or other
formats?
18. Describe the IDDE screening process.
a. What type of field screening methodologies do you use (i.e., catch
basin/manhole inspections, outfall inspections)?
b. How are field assessment activities tracked?
c. Are you on track to complete field assessing an average of 12% of the
MS4 each year?
19. Which staff/departments are required to attend IDDE training and identification? Do you have different types of training for non SWM-staff?
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20. Are there general areas in the city where illicit discharges are perceived as a greater problem?
21. What land uses and industries are viewed as priority sources for stormwater
pollution in the City?
22. How are illicit discharges to receiving waters (e.g., discharges that go directly to the river versus to the stormwater conveyance system) addressed?
23. Does the City have the enforcement structure needed to address pollutants
discharged directly to receiving waters (not through MS4)?
24. What is going well with the City’s IDDE program? What challenges are you facing?
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Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Stormwater Plan Review
25. How would you describe the type and quantity of development that has occurred
in the City in the past 5 years (the more detail the better)? Are there any places where a lot of redevelopment is occurring that may need to be the focus of our
field work?
26. What type of development is expected in the next 10 years?
27. Describe the City’s stormwater plan review process.
28. How does the City verify stormwater BMP/facility sizing during plan review (e.g., modeling, calculations, professional judgment)?
29. Has the City developed checklists or other tools (e.g., sizing tables) to help
reviewers with the stormwater plan review process? If so, what are they? Would reviewers benefit from additional checklists/tools that could increase efficiency?
30. Are there any perceived threats to groundwater quality or quantity or stream flow
requirements that should be evaluated as part of this project?
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31. The 2020 Annual Report noted that there were no new annexations, incorporations, or boundary changes during the reporting period. Are there
expected annexations in the next few years? And if so, how do you expect that to influence staffing?
32. What challenges do Endangered Species Act (ESA) considerations, shoreline
management, Growth Management Act, and critical areas create for SWM in the City?
33. Have you had any challenges in implementing the 2004 or 2019 Stormwater
Management Manual for Eastern Washington (Ecology manual) based on the stormwater site plans that you have received and reviewed?
Construction Stormwater Site Inspections
34. Who inspects permitted development sites prior to, during, and post- construction?
35. Are erosion and sediment control measures usually implemented correctly?
36. What is the enforcement process when they are not implemented correctly?
37. What type of tracking/recordkeeping is performed for inspections (e.g., hard copy
inspection forms, electronic forms, notes)?
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Municipal O&M
Private Structural BMP Inspections
38. What type of tracking/recordkeeping is performed for structural BMP inspections (e.g., hard copy inspection forms, electronic forms, notes)
39. Does the City provide any education and outreach activities or materials to
improve maintenance of privately-maintained structural BMPs?
If yes, what type of activities/materials have been developed and have they been
effective?
Handouts
Workshops
Internet resources 40. In what cases would your staff enter private property and perform corrective
work on privately-maintained structural BMPs (if ever)?
41. How does the City deal with defunct homeowners’ associations (HOAs) or
difficulties identifying the responsible party of a privately-maintained structural
BMP that requires inspection and maintenance?
42. What standards do you use for inspection and maintenance of older stormwater
BMPs (e.g., BMPs permitted or constructed prior to implementation of the 2004
Ecology manual or the 2019 Ecology manual)?
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43. Does the City have any plans for changing how O&M of privately-maintained structural BMPs is managed in the future?
44. Are there any known privately owned stormwater conveyance pipes in the City
that receive stormwater from the public system?
a. If yes, do these lines ever cause problems and how does the City address
them?
45. Does the City have privately owned streets with privately owned stormwater
systems and do these create any issues for SWM?
O&M of City-owned Structural BMPs
46. How many people are on your stormwater O&M crew?
47. Do your stormwater O&M staff that are funded by the SWM utility support Streets or other utilities some of the time? 48. What other crews support stormwater O&M work (for example, during storm response activities)?
49. Does the City maintain a list of maintenance problem locations (e.g., places that O&M staff check on during and/or following major storms – aka Spot Check List)?
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50. How often do O&M staff perform spot-checks?
51. How frequently are City-owned stormwater facilities (e.g., ponds, vaults, pipes) inspected?
52. How do you track facility inspections?
53. Is electronic data collection (e.g., using a cell phone, tablet, or laptop) used for O&M activities? Has this been successful? What challenges are you facing?
54. Are there any shared regional stormwater facilities?
55. Does the City currently have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for any of its facilities? If so: a. Which ones? b. How much staff time is used in implementing these SWPPP(s)? c. Have any revisions been made to the SWPPP(s) since they were developed? 56. Are written standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place for O&M staff for preventing stormwater pollution outside of City-owned facilities?
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57. Describe the City’s current catch basin inspection schedule/program.
58. What is the total number of City-owned catch basins? How many catch basins are inspected annually? How many catch basins are cleaned annually?
59. What is the total number of City-owned stormwater BMPs/facilities (e.g., drywells, ponds, etc.)? How many stormwater BMPs/facilities are inspected annually? How many stormwater BMPs/facilities are maintained annually?
60. What is the total number of City-owned culverts? How many culverts are inspected annually? How many culverts are maintained annually?
61. How many miles of open ditches are located in the City? How many miles of stormwater system pipe are located in the City?
62. Does the City currently have the needed vehicles and equipment to maintain the stormwater system?
Stormwater Asset Management
63. Does the City have an active asset management program for its owned or operated stormwater infrastructure to determine lifespan and repair/replacement needs?
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a. What types of assets or structures are regularly evaluated and at what frequency? (complete the following table)
Asset/Structure
Currently
Evaluated?
(Yes/No)
Frequency of
Current Evaluation
Preferred
Frequency for
Future Evaluation
Aboveground assets
Underground vaults, tanks
Underground pipes
b. If CCTV inspection of pipes is planned in the future, has the City calculated how many years it will take to inspect the entire system? Are the necessary staff to support this program included in current staffing levels?
64. What asset management software do you currently use or are you interested in
using?
a. How long have you been using this software?
b. What do you like and dislike about this software?
c. Is there a mobile application for conducting inspections that is linked to this software? Was it provided by the software developer, developed in-
house, or developed by a consultant?
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Capital Project Design/Project Management
65. What is the status of your existing stormwater CIP projects?
66. Are there any major roadblocks to execution of any outstanding projects?
67. Briefly describe any known existing surface water/stormwater problems that are
not addressed by existing defined CIPs? Please describe any solutions that have been put forward for addressing the issue.
Wrap-up
68. Is there anything else that you do related to stormwater that we didn’t ask about?
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Stormwater Management Program Evaluation
and Recommended Activities
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Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities B-1
Table B-1. Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommended Activities
Public Education and Outreach
S5.B.1.a.i The public education and outreach program shall,
provide information for the general public, including
homeowners, teachers, school-age children, or
overburdened communities, on an ongoing or
strategic basis on the following subject areas:
(a) The importance of improving water quality
and protecting beneficial uses of waters of
the state
(b) The potential impacts from stormwater
discharges
(c) Methods for avoiding, minimizing, reducing
and/or eliminating the adverse impacts of
stormwater discharge
(d) Actions individuals can take to improve
water quality, including encouraging
participation in local environmental
stewardship activities and programs.
School-age Children and Teachers
• The City contracted with the Franklin Conservation District (FCD) to educate school‐aged children in
Franklin County about conservation of water and soil quality in the surrounding area. The curriculum for
this education is specifically designed to engage school‐aged children by involvement through specific
programs. Teachers are also offered seminars to learn about the content of the program and incorporate
material in their curriculum and class planning. The following programs were offered virtually in 2021:
o Drain Rangers (Grades 3-5): https://www.franklincd.org/drain-rangers
o Jr. Drain Rangers (Grades K-2): https://www.franklincd.org/jrdrmain
o Online DIY Jr. Drain Rangers (Grades K-2): https://www.franklincd.org/jr-drain-rangers
o Wheat Week (Grades 4-5): https://www.franklincd.org/wheat-week
o Salmon in the Classroom: https://www.franklincd.org/salmon-in-the-classroom
No gaps identified.
General Public and Homeowners
• Brochures are available at the front counter at City Hall
o Only Rain Down the Drain brochure
o Storm Drains brochure
• The City hosts a stormwater booth at the Home and Garden Show and the Pasco County Fair. The
stormwater booth features a stormwater wheel with quiz questions.
• A flyer that discusses boat, car, dog, and yard care is posted on the windows in City Hall and also has
been translated into Spanish.
City stormwater web page updates
• Post available brochures on the City’s stormwater web page
The City’s stormwater web page (www.pasco-wa.gov/846/Stormwater) addresses the following:
• Importance of improving water quality and protecting beneficial uses of waters of the state
o “To ensure the health and safety of our citizens and our rivers”
• Potential impacts from stormwater discharges
o “Runoff that reaches our rivers or infiltrates into our groundwater often carries harmful pollutants.
Heavy metals, lawn and garden chemicals, animal waste, sediment, petroleum products, and trash
are common pollutants found in stormwater. In fact, urban runoff is responsible for more than 60%
of the water pollution in Washington State!”
o “Even though Pasco only receives an average of 8 inches of rainfall annually, the pollutant load here
can actually be even greater than in cities that receive much more rainfall. That's because the
pollutants have a longer time to collect and concentrate on impervious surfaces between our
infrequent storm events.”
• Methods for avoiding, minimizing, reducing and/or eliminating the adverse impacts of stormwater
discharges
o Link to “Washington waters – ours to protect” web page that includes information on car washing,
car maintenance, on-site septic system maintenance, recreational boating, yard care, small farm
manure, and dog poop: https://ecology.wa.gov/Issues-and-local-projects/Education-training/What-
you-can-do/Washington-Waters-ours-to-protect
• Actions individuals can take to improve water quality
o Link to “Washington waters – ours to protect” web page
No gaps identified.
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B-2 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.1.a.ii The public education and outreach program shall
provide information for businesses on an ongoing or
strategic basis on the following subject areas:
(a) Preventing illicit discharges, including what
constitutes illicit discharges (e.g., Source
Control BMPs to prevent illicit discharges)
(b) The impacts of illicit discharges
(c) Promoting the proper management and
disposal of waste
(d) Management of dumpsters and washwater
(e) The use and storage of automotive chemicals,
hazardous cleaning supplies, carwash soaps,
and other hazardous materials.
The City’s stormwater web page (www.pasco-wa.gov/846/Stormwater) addresses the following:
• The impacts of illicit discharges
o “If you are having problems with road drainage, blocked storm drains, property or basement
flooding, or to report illicit discharges to the City's stormwater system please call the
STORMWATER HOTLINE at 509-543-5777”
• The use and storage of carwash soaps
o Link to “Washington waters – ours to protect” web page
Stormwater information for local businesses is available in handouts that are available in the Community &
Economic Development and Customer Service departments
• Brochure on fats, oils, and grease
Outreach Schedule
Develop a schedule for web page updates and development/distribution of
education and outreach materials.
City stormwater web page updates
• Add information and links on the City’s web page regarding illicit discharges
and business education materials (refer to examples below under business
outreach).
Business outreach
• Further develop the City’s business outreach program by providing
educational materials (such as the resources listed below).
• Consider conducting targeted outreach to businesses.
The following resources may be useful for this program:
• Resources from the Dump Smart Program that address carpet cleaners,
painters, and pressure washers:
https://www.pugetsoundstormgroup.org/Toolkit.aspx?no=487&DocID=M7Jti
OqF4CY%3d
• Ecology information regarding the use and storage of automotive chemicals:
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-
assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Common-dangerous-
waste/Automotive-collision-repair
• Ecology website with information on hazardous substances:
https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Community-waste-toxics
• City of Seattle restaurant resources:
http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/protecting-our-environment/sustainability-
tips/green-your-business/tools-guides-and-resources and
http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/protecting-our-environment/sustainability-
tips/fats-oils-and-grease-(fog)
• Clark County dumpster maintenance brochure:
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.1.a.iii The public education and outreach program shall
provide information for engineers, construction
contractors, developers, development review staff,
and land use planners on an ongoing or strategic
basis on the following subject areas:
(a) Technical standards, and the development
of stormwater site plans and erosion
control plans
(b) Infiltration and underground injection
control criteria
(c) Low impact development (LID)
(d) Stormwater Best Management Practices
(BMPs) for reducing adverse impacts from
stormwater runoff from development sites
(e) Municipal stormwater code requirements
The City’s stormwater web page (www.pasco-wa.gov/846/Stormwater) addresses the following:
• Ecology’s Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington (SWMMEW):
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-permittee-
guidance-resources/Stormwater-manuals
• Eastern Washington LID Guidance Manual: www.wastormwatercenter.org/ew-lid-guidance-manual
• City of Pasco Standard and Specifications : http://www.pasco-wa.gov/409/City-Standards-Specifications
• Construction Pollution Prevention Webinars: https://www.wastormwatercenter.org/permit-
assistance/construction-permit-assistance-2/construction-pollution-webinars/
• WSC Construction Training Video Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXny_Je3KsDzqTHhgz-WFJnyejL_mt1jl
Stormwater information for local contractors, developers, and other professional services involved with land
development and re-development is available in handouts that are available in the Community & Economic
Development and Customer Service departments.
• Brochure on erosion and sediment control for commercial and residential construction
Outreach Schedule
Develop a schedule for web page updates and development/distribution of
education and outreach materials.
City stormwater web page edits
• Remove link to Eastern Washington LID Guidance Manual (which has been
integrated into the SWMMEW and is now obsolete)
• Add a link to the City’s municipal stormwater code
Outreach for engineers, construction contractors, developers,
development review staff, and land use planners
• Develop additional education and outreach materials for engineers,
construction contractors, and developers
• Develop internal staff training for development review staff and land use
planners related to these topics
S5.B.1.b The public education and outreach strategy shall
measure the understanding and adoption of the
targeted behaviors for at least one target audience
in at least one subject area. No later than December
31, 2021, the resulting measurements shall be used
to direct ongoing education and outreach resources
most effectively, as well as to evaluate changes in
adoption of the targeted behaviors.
• Target audience was contractors (home builders) and landscapers through the Home and Garden
Show
o Surveyed local construction businesses on stormwater regulations with the Quad Cities.
Businesses reviewed and provided feedback on a pamphlet.
• The City has used the resulting measurements to direct ongoing education and outreach resources
most effectively, as well as to evaluate changes in adoption of the targeted behaviors.
No gaps identified.
Public Involvement and Participation
S5.B.2.a Create opportunities for the public, including
overburdened communities, to provide input during
the decision making processes involving the
development, implementation and update of the
SWMP, including development and adoption of all
required ordinances and regulatory mechanisms
• The general public is invited to provide comments at City Council meetings for stormwater utility issues
such as developing utility rates, adoption of required ordinances and regulations.
• Stormwater related comments are received at the front desk or over the phone. Most are complaint
related. Most stormwater related complaints are received by the Operations and CIP Engineering
Divisions rather than through the Stormwater Hotline.
Consider incorporating stormwater education into “State of the Union” addresses
or as a stand-alone topic for City Council meetings. Topics could include a brief
overview of stormwater issues, illicit discharges, and available information.
S5.B.2.b Post the latest version of the Annual Report and
SWMP Plan on the City’s website. Make other
submittals available to the public upon request.
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
S5.B.3.a.i –
S5.B.3.a.iii
Ongoing Mapping Requirements
• Conduct field surveys to verify outfall locations
and previously unknown outfalls on priority
water bodies as part of ongoing mapping efforts
of the City’s MS4.
• Beginning August 1, 2021, the required, format
for mapping is an electronic format (e.g., GIS,
CAD, or other software that can map and store
points, lines, polygons, and associated
attributes) with fully described mapping
standards
Update and maintain a map of the MS4 by August 1,
2023, to include the following information:
• Outfall pipe information
• Areas served by the MS4 that discharge to
ground
• Permanent stormwater facilities owned or
operated by the City
• All public and private connections to the MS4
• Field surveys have been completed and outfalls are mapped.
• Required documentation is complete and includes:
o Current City Maps:
2020 Critical Areas Ordinance Map
Columbia Irrigation District Map
Pasco Zoning Map
o Stormwater-related GIS layers:
Storm water pipe
Storm water outlet
Storm drywell
Storm water basin
Storm water manhole
Storm water inlet
Parcels
Pasco city limits
Wellhead protection areas
Water quality 303d listings
Work with a consultant to update the City’s MS4 map. This would include
obtaining outfall size and material, creating a discharge points layer, defining
areas that don’t discharge to surface receiving waters, and ensuring all
connection points with dates after August 1, 2019 are accounted for.
Although not required at this time, the City may want to consider developing
additional datasets that would assist with the City’s understanding of the
stormwater system to support field screening and source tracing of future illicit
discharges. The City could develop GIS layers for ditches, irrigation channels,
City-owned streets, and streets with curbs and gutters, including areas located
within Franklin County that are part of the UGA. The City should also consider
adding attributes to describe different pipe materials and uses in their “storm
water pipe” layer, developing a stormwater facilities layer, and gathering
information about Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
pipes within City limits.
S5.B.3.b.i –
S5.B.3.b.iv
Illicit and Allowable Discharges Ordinance
Implement an ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism that:
• Prohibits illicit discharges and authorizes
enforcement actions, including on private
property
• Lists allowable discharges
• Lists permitted (or conditionally allowable)
discharges
Revise ordinance no later than February 2, 2023 if
necessary.
• Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) 13.80.110, Prohibited discharges
• PMC 13.80.120, Authorized discharges
(1) Discharges from potable water sources (with conditions)…
(2) Discharges from lawn irrigation or dust control water…
(3) Water used to wash down streets, sidewalks and buildings (with conditions)…
(4) At active construction sites, with curb and gutter…
• PMC 13.80.130, Permitted discharges
• PMC 13.70.210 Storm waters. “Storm water, well water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be
contained on the property and not disposed into the city sewer system without permission from the
Director and in accordance with Chapter 13.80 PMC.”
PMC 13.80.120 Updates
• Minor revisions to (1) Discharges from water pipe sources and (3) Water
used to wash down streets, sidewalks, and buildings for consistency with the
NPDES Phase II Permit
• Active construction sites: This type of discharge does not seem to belong in
PMC Section 13.80.120. Consider shifting to 13.80.090 (Storm water and
drainage improvement standards) or 13.80.100 (Storm water construction
permit required).
S5.B.3.b.v –
S5.B.3.b.vi
Enforcement
The ordinance or other regulatory mechanism shall
include:
• Escalating enforcement procedures and
actions.
• Compliance strategy that includes informal
compliance actions such as public education
and technical assistance, as well as the
enforcement provisions.
Enforcement Procedures
• City employees usually identify the discharges and contact Engineering. Engineering then contacts Code
Enforcement.
• Verbal warnings are very effective but stop work orders and monetary penalties are issued as needed for
non-compliance.
• Enforcement and abatement procedures are covered in PMC Chapter 1.40. Monetary penalties, covered
in Chapter 3.35, are used for escalating enforcement:
• PMC 1.40.010 Applicability of this chapter. “The provisions of this chapter shall apply to
enforcement of…Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, Title 13 – Water and Sewers, Title 16 – Building
Code…Title 25 – Zoning…”
• PMC 1.40.050 Notice of civil violation.
• PMC 3.35.070 Code Enforcement Program. Outlines the fees for violations ($50 daily penalty,
doubled for repeat violations, maximum of $200-500 fee)
PMC 1.40 Updates
• Consider revising PMC Chapter 1.40 applicability to include Title 14 – Public
Works and Title 23 – Environmental Impact in addition to the other code
sections listed.
Compliance Strategy to be developed before February 2, 2023. Page 198 of 310
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.3.c.i Field Screening
The City’s ongoing program to detect and identify
illicit discharges and connections shall include
procedures for field screening to identify potential
sources.
• The City has started CCTV inspections of basins with surface water discharges (e.g., outfalls). One
basin (out of 5 total basins with outfalls) has been completed.
• All catch basins/manholes are inspected and cleaned annually.
• Field screening methods are not specified in the City’s Spill Response Plan and Policy Procedure
Program (see Sections S5.B.3.d.i – S5.B.3.d.iv below)
• Work with the City Maintenance division and Parks Department to develop a
City-specific illicit discharge field screening methodology.
• Add field screening methods to the City’s Spill Response Plan and Policy
Procedure Program.
• Add a checkbox to maintenance field forms to document whether illicit
discharges were detected during routine catch basin/manhole inspections.
• Improve public illicit discharge identification (see Public Education and
Outreach, above).
S5.B.3.c.ii Priority Areas
The City’s ongoing program to detect and identify
illicit discharges and connections shall include
procedures for locating priority areas likely to have
illicit discharges, including at a minimum:
• Evaluating land uses and associated
business/industrial activities present
• Areas where complaints have been registered
in the past
• Areas with storage of large quantities of
materials that could result in illicit discharges,
including spills.
The City has internally identified areas prone to illicit discharges:
• Downtown Pasco near food trucks and restaurants
• Auto mechanic shops (unsure how oil is disposed of)
• Consider developing a flyer showing a flow chart or other graphic instruction
that outlines the process for responding to spills, and providing the flyer to
spill-vulnerable businesses. Consider requiring those businesses to post the
flyer in a conspicuous location.
• Develop a map that identifies areas prone to illicit discharges. Track
reported illicit discharges, inspections, and outreach performed in these
areas.
S5.B.3.c.iii Field Assessment
The City’s ongoing program to detect and identify
illicit discharges and connections shall include
procedures for field assessment activities, including:
• Outfalls
• Discharge points
• Facilities serving priority areas
Compliance with this provision shall be
achieved by: field assessing at least 12% on
average each year thereafter to verify outfall
locations and detect illicit discharges.
See Field Screening, Section S5.B.3.c.i.
S5.B.3.c.iv Stormwater Hotline
The City’s ongoing program to detect and identify
illicit discharges and connections shall include a
publicly listed and publicized hotline or other
telephone number for public reporting of spills and
other illicit discharges.
• The Stormwater Hotline (509-543-5777) is advertised on the City’s website.
• The Stormwater Hotline does not receive many calls regarding illicit discharges.
• Advertise the Stormwater Hotline more prominently on the Public Works
webpage.
• Establish a web-based form for the public to file stormwater complaints.
• Consider allowing complaints to be filed anonymously. Page 199 of 310
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.3.c.v IDDE Awareness Level Training
Provide adequate training for all municipal field staff.
Applicable staff: Municipal field staff which, as part
of their normal job responsibilities, might come into
contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge
or illicit connection to the storm sewer system.
Curriculum: Identification of an illicit discharge/
connection, and on the proper procedures for
reporting and responding, as appropriate, to the illicit
discharge/connection.
Frequency: Follow-up training shall be provided as
needed to address changes in procedures,
techniques, requirements, or staffing.
Documentation: Permittees shall document and
maintain records of the trainings provided and the
staff trained.
• Topics, dates, and attendees are tracked.
• Dates: November 2021
• Departments trained in IDDE: CIP Engineering Division and Operations Division
• “IDDE – “A Grate Concern” (DVD from Excal) curriculum includes the following topics:
o Identifying illicit discharges at the source
o Identifying illicit discharges at outfalls
o Trainee’s role in IDDE
• Expand IDDE awareness level training audience to include building
inspectors.
• Consider expanding IDDE awareness level training to police officers, fire
fighters, health department staff, and animal control officers.
• Maintain staff training records in an electronic database rather than as hard
copies, including training dates, activities or course descriptions, and names
and positions of staff in attendance.
S5.B.3.c.vi Illicit Discharge Education
Inform public employees, businesses, and the
general public of hazards associated with illicit
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
The City’s stormwater web page (www.pasco-wa.gov/846/Stormwater) addresses the following:
• Methods for avoiding, minimizing, reducing and/or eliminating the adverse impacts of stormwater
discharges
o Link to “Washington waters – ours to protect” web page (https://ecology.wa.gov/Issues-and-local-
projects/Education-training/What-you-can-do/Washington-Waters-ours-to-protect) that includes
information on car washing, car maintenance, septic maintenance, recreational boating, yard
care, small farm manure, and dog poop
• Develop new outreach materials for illicit discharge hazards education. Page 200 of 310
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.3.d.i –
S5.B.3.d.iv
Implement an ongoing program designed to address
illicit discharges, including procedures for:
• Characterizing the nature of, and potential
public or environmental threat posed by, any
found or reported illicit discharges
• Tracing the source of an illicit discharge;
including visual inspections and sampling
• Notification of appropriate authorities, including
appropriate owners or operators of
interconnected MS4s
• Notification of the property owner
• Technical assistance (to prevent reoccurrences)
• Follow-up inspections
• Use of the compliance strategy, including
escalating enforcement and legal actions if the
discharge is not eliminated
The City of Pasco Spill Response Plan Policy and Procedure Program (7/19/2012) is summarized
below:
The Fire Department is responsible for responding to any incident involving hazardous materials/waste.
They are responsible for identifying the categorization of the waste and attempting to identify the
responsible party. The Fire Department must ALWAYS be the initial contact for any hazardous material/
waste or unknown material.
o Hazardous materials/waste
o Motor vehicle fluid spill
o Sewage
o Crime scene waste
o Biohazard waste
o Industrial waste
• Motor vehicle fluid spill
o Public Works employees are allowed to clean up small, easily contained motor vehicle fluid spills
involving Public Works vehicles or equipment.
o Vehicle accidents that involve private parties shall be cleaned up by the responsible tow truck
company.
• Sewage
o If sewage is in the public ROW and can be traced to an individual private parcel, the Public Works
Department, Sewer Collections Division will respond and advise the responsible party to call a
private cleanup company.
o Public Works Department staff shall respond and clean up sewage spills contained in the ROW
from a public source.
• Department Responsibilities
o Fire Department is first responder to all major spills and when storm drain or local waterways are
involved.
o Police Department shall provide support at hazardous material/hazardous waste incident sites.
o Public Works Department may provide support at hazardous material/hazardous waste incident
sites and provide equipment and material as needed.
• Train Fire Department and Police Department staff to identify and respond
to illicit discharges as part of the training program (see Sections S5.B.3.c.v
and S5.B.3.e of the NPDES Phase II Permit).
• Add Ecology illicit discharge reporting requirements to the City of Pasco Spill
Response Plan Policy and Procedure Program.
• Provide access to turbidity meters, sterile bottles, test kits, and other
necessary equipment to conduct field screening source tracing to the
appropriate Public Works staff.
• Include field screening methodologies, procedures for follow-up inspections,
and references to PMC, Chapter 1.40 for enforcement and escalation, in the
Spill Response Plan Policy and Procedure.
S5.B.3.e IDDE Response and Enforcement Level Training
Ongoing staff training program for IDDE
Applicable staff: All staff which are responsible for
identification, investigation, termination, cleanup,
and reporting of illicit discharges, including spills,
and illicit connections to conduct these activities.
Frequency: Follow up training shall be provided as
needed to address changes in procedures,
techniques, requirements, or staff.
Documentation: Document and maintain records of
the training provided and the staff trained.
• IDDE response and enforcement level training was held in 2022. • Consider hosting an IDDE response and enforcement training in 2023.
• Modify curriculum to focus on source tracing and enforcement.
• Maintain staff training records in an electronic database rather than as hard
copies, including training dates, activities or course descriptions, and names
and positions of staff in attendance. Page 201 of 310
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B-8 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.3.f IDDE Recordkeeping
In the Annual Report, each Permittee shall submit
data for the illicit discharges, spills, and illicit
connections including those that were found by,
reported to, or investigated by the Permittee during
the previous calendar year.
• The data shall include the information
specified in Appendix 7 and WQWebIDDE.
• Each Permittee may either use their own
system or WQWebIDDE for recording this
data.
• Final submittals shall follow the
instructions, timelines, and format as
described in Appendix 7.
• The City submits a report with data describing the actions taken to investigate, characterize, trace, and
eliminate each illicit discharge found by or reported to the City.
No gaps identified.
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
S5.B.4.a.i –
S5.B.4.a.ii
Ordinance
Implement an ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism to require erosion and sediment
controls, and other construction-phase stormwater
pollution controls. At a minimum:
• Include provisions to review site plans and
inspect sites with high potential for sediment
transport prior to clearing or grading.
• Applicability: construction sites disturbing one
acre or more and to construction projects of less
than one acre that are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale.
• Requirements: Appendix 1, Core Element #2,
including preparation of Construction SWPPPs
or equivalent
• Shall be adopted and effective no later than
December 31, 2022.
The following code sections address construction site stormwater runoff control requirements:
• PMC 13.80.100 Storm Water Construction Permit Required. “A storm water site plan is required for any
project subject to Core Elements Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 per Chapter 2 of the SWMMEW. Upon approval
of the storm water site plan, a storm water construction permit shall be issued upon payment of the
storm water construction permit fee as provided in the City fee summary ordinance, Chapter 3.35
PMC.”
• PMC 13.80.090 Storm water and drainage improvement standards. “Occurring on all lots or division of
land subject to development by the construction of structures, improvements and the installation of
impervious surfaces shall be retained and disposed of on site with no storm runoff occurring thereon
permitted to enter the public right-of-way or public storm drainage system.”
• PMC 25.175.060 Site Drainage. “All storm drainage shall be retained on site and controlled by way of
drainage swales, dry-wells, French drains or other means as approved by the City Engineer.”
• PMC 21.35.040 Drainage Plans. “Drainage and site grading plans shall be prepared in conformance
with the standard drawings and materials lists and shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in
the State of Washington.”
PMC 13.80.120 Updates
• Active construction sites: This type of discharge does not seem to belong in
PMC Section 13.80.120. Consider shifting to 13.80.090 (Storm water and
drainage improvement standards) or 13.80.100 (Storm water construction
permit required).
S5.B.4.a.iii –
S5.B.4.a.v
Enforcement
The ordinance or other regulatory mechanism shall
include:
• Escalating enforcement procedures and actions
• Enforcement strategy and provisions
• A provision for access by qualified personnel to
inspect construction-phase stormwater BMPs
on private properties that discharge to the MS4
• Enforcement and abatement procedures are covered in Chapter 1.40. Monetary penalties, covered in
Chapter 3.35, are used for escalating enforcement. These requirements are described above under
Section S5.B.4.a.iii – S5.B.4.a.v.
Enforcement for public stormwater facilities is covered in Title 13.
• PMC 13.90.020 General provisions.
B. Administration. “…The Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the
provisions in the Chapter, except as otherwise provided herein. Any powers granted to or duties
imposed upon the Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to other City
personnel.”
See recommendations for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(S5.B.3.b.v – S5.B.3.b.vi). Page 202 of 310
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Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities B-9
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.4.b.i Site Plan Review
Implement procedures for site plan review of
Construction SWPPPs prior to clearing and
construction, including:
• All construction sites that disturb one acre or
more, or are less than one acre and are part of
a larger common plan of development or sale,
to ensure that the plans are complete pursuant
to the requirements of Appendix 1, Core
Element #2
Erosivity Waiver
• Review of Construction SWPPPs for individual
sites applying the “Erosivity Waiver” is not
required.
• Investigate complaints about sites that apply the
Erosivity Waiver in the same manner as it will
investigate complaints about sites that have
submitted Construction SWPPPs for review.
• All commercial site plans, ROW improvement projects, and subdivisions should include a stormwater
report to review.
o SFDU permits not typical in a subdivision unless the property is completely undeveloped, such as
the unincorporated areas or the UGA that have been annexed.
• Site plans are reviewed to the SWMMEW standards
• Stormwater facility sizing checks are performed internally and reviewed by consultants
• No meetings are held with the applicant for plan review.
• Consider requiring or encouraging pre-application meetings for construction
permits.
• Consider hiring an additional 0.125 FTE to support site plan review of
development projects within the UGA if annexation occurs.
S5.B.4.c.i Inspections
All new construction sites that disturb one acre or
more, or are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale, shall be inspected at least
once by qualified personnel
• Prior to clearing and grading for construction if a
high potential for sediment transport is
determined.
• During construction to verify proper installation
and maintenance of required erosion and
sediment controls. Follow-up, as necessary,
based on the inspection.
• Compliance with this inspection requirement will
be determined by the Permittee having and
maintaining records of an inspection program
that is designed to inspect all sites. Compliance
during this Permit term will be determined by
the Permittee achieving an inspection rate of at
least 80% of the sites.
• Inspections on jobs within the ROW are inspected by ROW inspectors. Jobs on private property are
inspected by the building inspector and CIP projects currently do not have an inspector. Since this
position has not been filled, a consultant is sometimes used. Corrective notices are issued by the
inspector as needed. TRAKiT is used to track building permits.
• PMC 3.35.190 Stormwater Construction Permit. Lists the application fee ($25)
• PMC 14.10.030 Inspection of Public Works Construction. “Whenever permitted construction of public
works infrastructure (mainline water and sewer extensions, streets and right-of-way construction,
including drainage systems and public utilities), as determined by the Public Works Director or his/her
designee, requires inspection to assure compliance with City construction standards…”
• Consider hiring an inspector to support CIP inspections.
S5.B.4.d Inspection and Enforcement Staff Training
Provide adequate training for inspection and
enforcement staff
• Applicable Staff: All staff whose primary job
duties are implementing the program to control
stormwater runoff from new development,
redevelopment, and construction sites, including
permitting, plan review, construction site
inspections, and enforcement.
• Follow-up Training: Shall be provided as
needed to address changes in procedures,
techniques, or staffing.
• Documentation: Document and maintain
records of the training provided and the staff
trained.
• All inspection staff are CESCL certified.
• Inspection and enforcement staff training was held in 2022.
• Consider hosting an inspection and enforcement training in 2023.
• Maintain staff training records in an electronic database rather than as hard
copies, including training dates, activities or course descriptions, and names
and positions of staff in attendance. Page 203 of 310
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B-10 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.4.e Erosion Control Training
Effective erosion control training to site operators
• Applicable Audience: Construction site
operators
• Advertisement: Provide information regarding
available trainings
• Curriculum: How to install and maintain
effective erosion and sediment controls and
how to comply with the requirements of the
SWMMEW.
• Documentation: Keep copies of information
provided to construction site operators, and if
information is distributed to a large number of
design professionals at once, the record the
dates of the mailings and lists of recipients.
• A specific Erosion Control Training for site operators is not currently provided. • Provide information regarding available erosion control trainings to site
operators.
S5.B.4.f Recordkeeping
• Keep records of all projects disturbing one acre
or more, and all projects of any size that are
part of a common plan of development or sale
that is one acre or more.
• Keep records of the site plan review,
inspections, and any enforcement actions,
including inspection reports, warning letters,
notices of violations, and other enforcement
records for five years or until construction is
completed, whichever is longer
• Keep records of staff training including dates,
activities or course descriptions, and names and
positions of staff in attendance
• Keep copies of information provided to
construction site operators, and if information is
distributed to a large number of design
professionals at once, the dates of the mailings
and lists of recipients
Hard copy and electronic records of enforcement actions are kept.
• Cartegraph is used to track inspection and maintenance records.
• TRAKiT is used to track building permits.
No gaps identified.
Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment
S5.B.5.a Post-Construction Ordinance
No later than December 31, 2022, implement and
adopt an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism
to require post-construction stormwater controls. At
a minimum:
• Applicability: New development and
redevelopment sites that discharge to the MS4
and that disturb one acre or more or are less
than one acre and are part of a larger common
plan of development or sale.
• Requirements: Meet the minimum technical
requirements in Appendix 1 and shall include
BMP selection, design, installation, operation,
and maintenance standards necessary to
protect water quality, reduce the discharge of
pollutants to the MEP, and satisfy state AKART
requirements.
• PMC 16.05.050 Drainage requirements. “An impervious surface improvement shall be designed to
drain, confine and/or impound storm water or site-generated water within the private property upon
which the implement is to be located. The Building Inspector shall determine the adequacy of all plans
and methods for the drainage or proposed impervious surface improvements in conjunction with the
most current adopted Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.”
• PMC 25.175.060 Site Drainage. “All storm drainage shall be retained on site and controlled by way of
drainage swales, dry-wells, French drains or other means as approved by the City Engineer.
• PMC 23.35.060 SEPA policies. “The City designates and adopts by reference the following policies as
the basis for the City’s exercise of authority pursuant to this section:
(4) The City established the following additional policies:
(b) Require land development to utilize vegetation, topography and on-site drainage systems or
methods sufficient to prevent runoff onto public ways
(d) Avoid the dumping or discharge of any unauthorized substance into the surface water or
groundwater systems”
See recommendations listed under Construction Site Stormwater Runoff
(Section S5.B.4.a.i – S5.B.4.a.ii). Page 204 of 310
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Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities B-11
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.5.b Enforcement
The ordinance or other regulatory mechanism shall
include:
• Escalating enforcement procedures and actions
• Enforcement strategy and the enforcement
provisions
• Access to inspect stormwater BMPs on private
properties that discharge to the MS4.
• PMC 1.40.010 Applicability of this chapter. “The provisions of this chapter shall apply to enforcement
of…Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, Title 13 – Water and Sewers, Title 16 – Building Code…Title 25 –
Zoning…”
• Enforcement and abatement procedures are covered in Chapter 1.40. Monetary penalties, covered in
Chapter 3.07, are used for escalating enforcement. These requirements are described above under
Section S5.B.4.a.iii – S5.B.4.a.v.
Enforcement and Inspections for public stormwater facilities is covered in Title 13 and Title 14.
• PMC 13.90.020 General provisions.
B. Administration. “…The Public Works Director shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions
in the Chapter, except as otherwise provided herein. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the
Public Works Director may be delegated by the Public Works Director to other City personnel.”
• PMC 14.10.030 Inspection of Public Works Construction. “Whenever permitted construction of public
works infrastructure (mainline water and sewer extensions, streets and right-of-way construction,
including drainage systems and public utilities), as determined by the Public Works Director or his/her
designee, requires inspection to assure compliance with City construction standards…”
• Add a provision to the PMC for inspection access for stormwater BMPs on
private properties that discharge to the MS4.
S5.B.5.c Site Plan Review
Implement procedures for site plan review of
SWPPPs, including:
• Applicability: Prior to clearing or construction,
review Stormwater Site Plans for, at a minimum,
all new development and redevelopment sites
that meet the thresholds in S5.B.5.a.i to ensure
that the plans include stormwater pollution
prevention measures that meet the
requirements in S5.B.5.a.ii.
• Reviewers: The site plan review shall be
performed by qualified personnel and shall
include review of Construction SWPPPs where
required.
• All commercial site plans, ROW improvement projects, and subdivisions should include a stormwater
report to review.
o SFDU permits not typical in a subdivision unless the property is completely undeveloped, such as
the unincorporated areas or the UGA that have been annexed.
• Site plans are reviewed to the SWMMEW standards
• Stormwater facility sizing checks are performed internally and reviewed by consultants
• No meetings are held with the applicant for plan review.
• Consider requiring or encouraging pre-application meetings for construction
permits.
S5.B.5.d Inspection and Enforcement
Implement procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of post-construction stormwater control
measures, including:
• Inspections and enforcement actions by staff,
including inspection reports, warning letters,
notices of violations, and other enforcement
records.
• Inspection of structural BMPS at least once
during installation, and upon final installation or
upon completion of the project by qualified
personnel.
• Inspect structural BMPs at least once every five
years after final installation, or more frequently
as necessary, by qualified personnel.
• Recommended operation and maintenance
standards for structural BMPs in the Stormwater
Management Manual for Eastern Washington,
or equivalent, shall be met.
• Necessary operation, maintenance and/or
repair to correct the problem is performed as
soon as practicable.
• Inspections on jobs within the ROW are inspected by ROW inspectors. Jobs on private property are
inspected by the building inspector and CIP projects currently do not have an inspector. Since this
position has not been filled, a consultant is sometimes used. Corrective notices are issue by the
inspector as needed.
• Enforcement and abatement procedures are covered in Chapter 1.40. Monetary penalties, covered in
Chapter 3.35, are used for escalating enforcement. These requirements are described above under
Section S5.B.4.a.iii – S5.B.4.a.v.
• Enforcement for public stormwater facilities is covered in Title 13. These requirements are described
above under Section S5.B.5.a.iii – S5.B.5.a.v.
• Develop program and procedures for mapping and inspections of private
stormwater facilities.
• Additional training may be needed related to reviewing LID BMPs and
TAPE-approved technologies.
• Consider hiring additional staff to support post-construction inspections and
tracking of stormwater facilities. Page 205 of 310
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B-12 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.5.e Site Plan Training
Ongoing staff training program
• Applicable Staff: All staff involved in
permitting, planning, review, inspection, and
enforcement
• Curriculum/ Frequency: Adequate training to
carry out the provisions of this SWMP
component.
• Documentation: Keep records of staff training
including dates, activities or course
descriptions, and names and positions of staff in
attendance.
• Topics, dates, and attendees are tracked. • Maintain staff training records in an electronic database rather than as hard
copies, including training dates, activities or course descriptions, and names
and positions of staff in attendance.
S5.B.5.f Design Training
Ongoing design professional training program
• Applicable Audience: Design professionals
• Advertisement: Provide information regarding
available trainings
• Curriculum: How to comply with the
requirements of Appendix 1 and apply the
BMPs described in the SWMMEW.
• Documentation: Keep copies of information
that is provided to design professionals; and, if
information is distributed to a large number of
design professionals at once, the dates of the
mailings and lists of recipients.
A training for design professionals is not currently provided. • Provide information to design professionals on opportunities for training.
S5.B.5.g Maintain all pertinent documentation listed in
S5.B.5.
See documentation listed in Current Activities under S5.B.5. Page 206 of 310
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Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities B-13
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
Municipal Operations and Maintenance
S5.B.6.a.i Implement a schedule of municipal Operation and
Maintenance activities (an O&M Plan) no later than
December 31, 2022 that includes pollution
prevention and good housekeeping procedures for:
• Stormwater collection and conveyance systems
• Roads, highways, and parking lots
• Vehicle fleets
• Municipal buildings
• Parks and open space
• Construction Projects
• Industrial Activities
• Material storage areas, heavy equipment
storage areas and maintenance areas
• Flood management projects
• Other facilities that would reasonably be
expected to discharge contaminated runoff
• The City O&M Plan covers stormwater collection and conveyance systems, road, highways, and
parking lots, vehicle fleets, municipal buildings, parks and open space, construction projects, industrial
activities, storage areas, flood management projects, other facilities and activities, and recordkeeping.
• The following are included as appendices to the O&M Plan: street sweeping waste policy and
procedure, spill response plan policy and procedure program, pesticide policy and procedure program,
and the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)
• PMC 13.10.010 Water/Sewer utility created – responsibilities. “There is hereby created and established
a utility to be known as the “Water/Sewer Utility.” This utility contains the water system, irrigation
system, sewer system, storm water system…The Director is hereby authorized to specify such
water/sewer utility operation, maintenance and performance standards, in the public rights-of-ways of
the City…”
• Ensure all inspection and maintenance logs and documentation are filled out
and stored in a database.
• Review all appendices and ensure all procedures are up to date with current
policies and practice in the field.
S5.B.6.a.i.h Permittees shall implement a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to protect water quality at
City-operated material storage areas, heavy
equipment storage areas, and maintenance areas.
At a minimum, the SWPPP should include:
• A site map showing the facility’s stormwater
drainage, discharge points, and areas of
potential pollutant exposure.
• An inventory of the materials and equipment
stored on-site, and the activities conducted at
the facility which may be exposed to
precipitation or runoff and could result in
stormwater pollution.
• A plan for preventing and responding to spills at
the facility which could result in an illicit
discharge.
• A detailed description of the operational and
structural BMPs in use at the facility and a
schedule for implementation of additional
BMPs.
o BMPs selected shall be consistent with the
Stormwater Management Manual for
Eastern Washington, or other Ecology-
approved technical manual.
o The SWPPP shall be updated as needed to
maintain relevancy with the facility.
• Annual inspections of the facility, including
visual observations of discharges, to evaluate
the effectiveness of the BMPs, identify
maintenance needs, and determine if additional
or different BMPs are needed. The results of
these inspections shall be documented in an
inspection report or check list.
• The City’s SWPPP was developed in 2012 and covers the following City facilities: City Shop facility,
Road 108 facility, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Parks and Recreation Shop facility.
• The City’s SWPPP references source control BMPs in the SWMMEW.
• Update the City’s SWPPP. Engage staff involved with implementing the
SWPPP in the update process to make the SWPPP more practical and
effective in daily operations.
• Ensure that the SWPPP is implemented at City facilities and its use is
documented. An annual SWPPP training (or refresher training) may be
helpful to implement. Page 207 of 310
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B-14 Stormwater Management Program Evaluation and Recommended Activities
Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S5.B.6.a.ii The O&M plan shall include the following inspection
and recordkeeping requirements:
• 95% of all known City-owned stormwater
treatment and flow control facilities (except
catch basins) shall be inspected at least once
every 2 years
• Spot checks for potentially damaged stormwater
treatment and flow control facilities will be
conducted after major storm events
• City owned facilities and catch basins are inspected annually.
• Ponds are only inspected during the summer.
• Catch basin/manhole maintenance is tracked in a hard copy map book.
• The City maintains a list of maintenance problem locations and inspects them during significant rain
events.
• A condition assessment of the stormwater system with video logs has been completed for the Boat
Basin (one of the City’s five outfall basins).
• Street sweeping is typically conducted on arterials weekly and residential streets on an annual basis.
• Conduct condition assessment of the stormwater system with video logs of
remaining four outfall basins.
• Convert hard copy map book and tracking to Cartegraph.
• Consider hiring an additional 2.25 FTE of O&M staff to support the
inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of catch basins, inlets, and infiltration
facilities.
S5.B.6.b O&M Training
• Applicability: All employees who have primary
construction, operations, or maintenance job
functions that are likely to impact stormwater
quality.
• Curriculum: Training shall address the
importance of protecting water quality, operation
and maintenance requirements, relevant
SWPPPs, inspection procedures, and ways to
perform their job activities to prevent or
minimize impacts to water quality.
• Frequency: Follow-up training shall be
provided as needed to address changes in
procedures, methods or staffing.
• No O&M training was held in 2022. • Consider hosting an O&M training in 2023.
• Expand O&M training to include all maintenance, Wastewater, Roads, and
Parks staff at the time of hire and annually.
• Review the City O&M Plan and City SWPPP at ongoing trainings.
• Track training records, including dates, activities or course descriptions, and
names and positions of staff in attendance using an electronic database.
Total Maximum Daily Load Requirements
S7.A Implement TMDL requirements There are no specific TMDL requirements listed in Appendix 2 of the permit for the City of Pasco. No gaps identified.
S7.B Comply with applicable TMDLs not in the permit
S7.C Comply with permit modifications and TMDL
implementation plans
Monitoring and Assessment
S8.A.1 Continue to participate in implementation of the
eight Ecology-approved studies that were selected
pursuant to Section S8.B in the Eastern Washington
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (2014-2019).
• The City recently wrapped up volunteering and reviewing Yakima County’s BMP Inspection and
Maintenance Responsibilities effectiveness study
• The City is working on two Quad-Cities effectiveness studies on non-vegetated bioswales and paired
basins street sweeping
• Assist with the two Quad-Cities effectiveness studies with the following
deliverables:
o An Ecology-approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) by
July 31, 2023
o Conducting the study on or before December 1, 2023
• Track assigned duties and record participation in effectiveness study
meetings, proposal development, project reviews, and study
implementation, and include a summary in the Annual Report. Page 208 of 310
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
S.8.A.2 Coordinate with other Permittees in your Urban
Area to plan and begin an additional Stormwater
Management Program effectiveness study. Two or
more Urban Areas may collaborate on a single
study. The ten Urban Areas associated with this
Permit are: Clarkston, Ellensburg, Moses Lake,
Pullman, Spokane, Sunnyside, Tri-Cities (Quad
Cities), Walla Walla, Wenatchee, and Yakima.
• Every Permittee shall participate by one or more
of the following options:
o Serve as the Lead Entity.
o Contribute staff time or other in-kind
services.
o Provide funding.
• Submit to Ecology a brief description of the
study, with a list of project participants and each
participant’s associated role(s) in the study, on
or before June 30, 2021.
• Submit a detailed study design proposal to
Ecology on or before September 30, 2022.
• Submit QAPP on or before July 31, 2023.
• Begin to conduct the study on or before
December 1, 2023, or within three months of
receiving Ecology’s approval of the QAPP
(whichever is later).
• Include effectiveness study activities (e.g.,
assigned duties; participation in meetings,
proposal development, project reviews; and
study implementation) in the Permittee’s
updated SWMP.
See Section S8.A.1 above.
S8.B Reporting
Lead Entities shall follow the reporting requirements
and timelines in the approved QAPP, including:
• Enter all applicable data collected as part of
conducting the study into Ecology’s
Environmental Information Management (EIM)
database or in the Annual Report
• Publish a final report with the results of the
study and recommended future actions based
on the findings.
• Produce a fact sheet summarizing the findings
and recommendations and share it with other
Permittees. The target audience for the fact
sheet is stormwater managers and local
government elected officials.
Track assigned duties and record participation in
effectiveness study meetings, proposal
development, project reviews, and study
implementation, and include a summary in the
Permittee’s Annual Report.
See Section S8.A.1 above. Page 209 of 310
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Table B-1 (continued). Current and Recommended Activities for the City of Pasco Stormwater Management Program.
Permit Section Summary of Permit Requirements Current Activities Recommendations
Reporting and Recordkeeping
S9.A Submit annual report electronically using Ecology’s
WQWebPortal
The City prepares and submits an annual report to Ecology by the required deadline No gaps identified.
S9.B Maintain records for 5 years The City retains records related to the permit for a minimum of 5 years No gaps identified.
S9.C Make records available to the public The City makes records available to the public upon request No gaps identified.
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APPENDIX C
Project Summary Sheets and Cost Estimates
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Project NameImpervious Area Managed (ac)Construction SubtotalAllied Costs SubtotalContingency PercentageContingency CostTotal Cost (1 significant figure)Cost per impervious SF managed ($/SF) Key Uncertainties214/219 N SYCAMORE AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS5.84 450,000$ 220,000$ 50% 340,000$ 1,100,000$ 4$ Utility conflicts1801 N COMMERCIAL AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS3.10 280,000$ 200,000$ 50% 240,000$ 720,000$ 5$ Assuming significant tributary area and contribution from private property; large infiltration facility outside the roadway could reduce cost600 E A STREET INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS0.82 120,000$ 94,000$ 50% 110,000$ 320,000$ 9$ Complexity related to work near the railroad. 6415 BURDEN BOULEVARD INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS1.10 110,000$ 110,000$ 50% 110,000$ 330,000$ 7$ Assuming significant tributary area and contribution from private property; Known utility corridor along the north edge of Burden Blvd. Potentially convey stormwater north and install infiltration components along Robert Wayne Dr. 4416 SEDONA DRIVE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS2.03 120,000$ 110,000$ 50% 120,000$ 350,000$ 4$ Assuming no contribution from adjacent school property. 127 HUGO AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS1.39 140,000$ 110,000$ 50% 130,000$ 380,000$ 6$ Assuming utility conflicts are moderate, but not major. WEST SYLVESTER PIPE REPAIRNA 460,000$ 150,000$ 50% 310,000$ 930,000$ NAWhether pipes will be upsized, which pipes should be replaced, utility conflictsGeneral ConsiderationsConduct an infiltration assessment covering all project areas in a single study. Design infiltration rate impacts the number of trenches required for infiltration improvement projects.Page 213 of 310
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Name: 214/219 N Sycamore Ave Infiltration
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Add to the existing infiltration system to manage the drainage basin. The conceptual design assumes (31) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF
typical infiltration trench. The trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event for 5.84 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 2.5
inches per hour. Further facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: High Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking HIGH
Frequency High: Floods after every rain event.
Severity High: Travel lanes and private yards flood.
Traffic Level Low: Residential street.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$1,100,000
$452,000
$221,000
$337,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing drywell manages a contributing impervious area of 5.84 acres, and appears to be undersized for the drainage area. Frequent and severe flooding
impacts travel lanes and private yards, and presents a significant maintenance cost to the City.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking South from problem site
showsevidence of ponding at the
catch basin and in the travel lane,up
into private lawns and driveways.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 214/219 N SYCAMORE AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 2.5Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $41,100TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 5% 1 $16,900 Low traffic volume but high community coordination.ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 5% 1 $16,900TESC LS 2% 1 $6,800UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 10% 1 $33,700HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 186 $42,408PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 992 $21,824SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 6,975 $13,950UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 620 $130,820 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard. STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 310 $45,880CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 31 $80,600RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $452,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $23,000SURVEY LS $20,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $90,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 notes, 5 plan sheets, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $68,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $221,000CONTINGENCY 50% $337,000TOTAL$1,100,000Page 1 of 1Source: Stormwater Report for Sanchez Short Plat (untested soil; vertical component of the infiltration rate)Page 216 of 310
Name: 1801 N Commercial Ave Infiltration
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Add to the existing infiltration system to manage the drainage basin. The conceptual design assumes (18) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF
typical infiltration trench. The trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event for 3.10 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 2.0
inches per hour. Further facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: Yes Maintenance Level of Effort: Typical Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking HIGH
Frequency High: Floods after every rain event.
Severity High: Travel lanes flood.
Traffic Level Medium: Road services commercial properties; frequent large trucks.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$720,000
$276,000
$201,000
$239,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing infiltration system receives runoff from a contributing impervious area of 3.10 acres. The existing system appears to be undersized for managing
this area. The runoff floods the travel lanes, which are heavily used by large trucks.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking Northwest from problem site
showsevidence of ponding at the curb,
and potential tributary area from food
processing facility.
Looking Southeast from problem site
showsevidence of ponding at the
curb and potential drainagefrom
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 1801 N COMMERCIAL AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 2Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $25,100TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 4% 1 $7,900ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 2% 1 $4,000TESC LS 2% 1 $4,000UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 20% 1 $39,200HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 108 $24,624PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 576 $12,672SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 4,050 $8,100UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 360 $75,960 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard.STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 180 $26,640CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 18 $46,800RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $276,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $14,000SURVEY LS $15,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $110,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 notes, 7 plan sheets, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $42,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $201,000CONTINGENCY 50% $239,000TOTAL$720,000Page 1 of 1Source: CRF Frozen Foods Stormwater Calcs, 2014Page 218 of 310
Name: 600 East A Street Infiltration
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Install infiltration infrastructure within the drainage basin, consisting of (5) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF typical infiltration trench. The
trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event from 0.82 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 2.5 inches per hour. Further
facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: Typical Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking HIGH
Frequency High: Floods after every rain event.
Severity High: Travel lanes flood; pedestrian impacts.
Traffic Level Medium: Roadway services 1,000 to 5,000 average vehicles per day.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$320,000
$117,000
$94,000
$106,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing low spot receives runoff from 0.82 acres of impervious area. No stormwater infrastructure exists to manage this runoff. The water builds up in the
roadway and presents a traffic hazard and maintenance issue, with pedestrian impacts.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking East from problem site
showsevidence of ponding at
curb and in travel lane.
Looking East from problem site shows evidence
of ponding at curb and in travel lane.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 600 E A STREET INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 2.5Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $10,700TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 20% 1 $11,500 High traffic control requirements relative to project size.ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 10% 1 $5,800 High traffic volume.TESC LS 5% 1 $2,900UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 50% 1 $28,700 High potential for utility conflicts relative to project size.HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 40 $9,120PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 160 $3,520SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 1,125 $2,250UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 100 $21,100 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard.STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 50 $7,400CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 5 $13,000RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $117,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $6,000SURVEY LS $10,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $40,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 plan sheet, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $18,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $94,000CONTINGENCY 50% $106,000TOTAL$320,000Page 1 of 1Source: Cedar Flats Phase 3 (assumption)Page 220 of 310
Name: 6415 Burden Blvd Infiltration
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Add to the existing infiltration system to manage the drainage basin. The conceptual design assumes (5) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF typical
infiltration trench. The trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event from 1.10 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 4.5
inches per hour. Further facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: Typical Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking HIGH
Frequency Medium: Floods several times per year.
Severity High: Travel lanes flood; impacts to commercial area.
Traffic Level High: Roadway services 20,000 to 30,000 average vehicles per day.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$330,000
$110,000
$108,000
$109,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing infiltration system receives runoff from a contributing impervious area of 1.10 acres. The existing system appears to be undersized for managing
this area, and suffers from hard‐to‐maintain siltation. Runoff floods the travel lane at the Northeast corner of the intersection with Robert Wayne Drive. This is
a heavily trafficked commercial area, and flooding receives complaints from the public.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking North from problem site along
Robert Wayne Dr showsevidence of
ponding in the travel lane.
Looking East from the problem
site along Burden Blvd shows
evidence of ponding at curb.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 6415 BURDEN BOULEVARD INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 4.5Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $10,000TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 20% 1 $11,100 High traffic control requirements relative to project size.ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 8% 1 $4,500 High traffic volume.TESC LS 2% 1 $1,200UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 50% 1 $27,600 High potential for utility conflicts relative to project size.HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 30 $6,840PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 160 $3,520SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 1,125 $2,250UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 100 $21,100 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard.STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 50 $7,400CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 5 $13,000RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $110,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $6,000SURVEY LS $15,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $50,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 notes, 1 plan sheet, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $17,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $108,000CONTINGENCY 50% $109,000TOTAL$330,000Page 1 of 1Source: Madison Park, 2017 ‐ (about 1 mi away)Page 222 of 310
Name: 4416 Sedona Drive Infiltration
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Add to the existing infiltration system to manage the drainage basin. The conceptual design assumes (8) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF typical
infiltration trench. The trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event from 2.03 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 4.5
inches per hour. Further facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: Medium Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking MEDIUM
Frequency Medium: Floods after almost every rain event.
Severity High: Travel lanes, private driveways, and garages flood.
Traffic Level Low: Residential street.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$350,000
$118,000
$114,000
$116,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing infiltration system receives runoff from 2.03 acres of impervious area. The water frequently floods up to half the travel lane and sometimes more.
Stormwater in the travel lane can be pushed into driveways and garages by passing vehicles. This project was ranked by the listed criteria as Medium Priority,
but the larger drainage area pushed it to a higher priority.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking North from problem site
showsevidence of ponding around
Looking South from problem site shows
sloped driveways on West side of street
and low driveways on East side.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 4416 SEDONA DRIVE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 4.5Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $10,700TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 5% 1 $4,400 Low traffic volume.ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 5% 1 $4,400 Low traffic volume.TESC LS 2% 1 $1,800UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 10% 1 $8,800 Low percieved potential of utility conflicts.HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 48 $10,944PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 256 $5,632SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 1,800 $3,600UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 160 $33,760 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard.STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 80 $11,840CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 8 $20,800RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $118,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $6,000SURVEY LS $10,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $60,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 notes, 2 plan sheets, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $18,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $114,000CONTINGENCY 50% $116,000TOTAL$350,000Page 1 of 1Source: Madison Park, 2017 ‐ (about 1 mi away)Page 224 of 310
Name: 127 S Hugo Ave Infiltration Improvements
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Flood Mitigation
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Add to the existing infiltration system to manage the drainage basin. The conceptual design assumes (8) Type II catch basins, each connected to a 20‐LF typical
infiltration trench. The trenches are sized to mitigate the 25‐year, 24‐hour storm event from 1.39 acres of impervious surface, at an infiltration rate of 2.5
inches per hour. Further facility sizing and siting would be determined during design.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: Typical Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking MEDIUM
Frequency Medium: Floods several times per year.
Severity High: Travel lanes flood; significant impact to private garage.
Traffic Level Low: Residential street.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$380,000
$142,000
$110,000
$126,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
The existing infiltration system receives runoff from 1.39 acres of impervious area. Water overflows from the existing catch basin, flooding into the travel lane
and down into a private garage. This project was ranked as Medium Priority by the listed criteria, but the significant impact to private property pushed it to a
higher priority.
PRIORITIZATION
Looking Southeast towardthe
problem site shows the garages
that are impacted by flooding.
Looking South from the
problem site shows down‐
slopinggrades of driveways.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: 127 HUGO AVENUE INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTSProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenLast Updated On: 4.08.2022ENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Checked By: Matt FontaineDesign Infiltration Rate (in/hr): 2.5Checked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN THE RIGHT‐OF‐WAYUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $12,900TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 10% 1 $8,800 Moderate traffic control requirements relative to project size.ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 5% 1 $4,400 Moderate traffic.TESC LS 2% 1 $1,800UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 30% 1 $26,300 Moderate potential for utility conflicts relative to project size.HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 48 $10,944PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 256 $5,632SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 1,800 $3,600UNDERDRAIN PIPE INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEM 12 IN. DIAM. LF $211 160 $33,760 Unit cost includes pipe and drain rock per City standard.STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $148 80 $11,840CATCH BASIN TYPE 2 EA $2,600 8 $20,800RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $142,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $8,000SURVEY LS $10,000GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSES LS $20,000 Exploration/ testing and tech memo. DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $50,000 H&H analysis. Cover sheet, 1 notes, 1 plan sheet, 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $22,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $110,000CONTINGENCY 50% $126,000TOTAL$380,000Page 1 of 1Source: Cedar Flats Phase 3 (assumption)Page 226 of 310
Name: W Sylvester Pipe Repair
Need: High Priority
Project Type: Pipe Repair
Estimated Cost (2022):
Construction Costs:
Allied/Soft Costs:
Contingency:
PROPOSED SOLUTION
PROJECT MAP
Replace three pipes along North 10th Avenue and West Sylvester Street. The conceptual design assumes (5) 48‐inch‐diameter maintenance holes, 500 linear
feet of 21‐inch‐diameter storm sewer pipe and 1,120 linear feet of 12‐inch‐diameter storm sewer pipe.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
No Photo 1
Other Criteria Project Efficiency: No Maintenance Level of Effort: Typical Mobility Benefit: No
Overall Ranking HIGH
Pipe Size High: Existing pipe diameters of 10 and 21 inches.
Pipe Defects High: Holes, longitudinal and circumferential cracks, heavy roots and debris.
Traffic Level High: Streets are downtown, servicing 5,000 to 10,000 average vehicles per day.
Risk Ranking
City of Pasco
Capital Improvement Program
Project Summary Sheet
Page 1 of 1
$930,000
$461,000
$154,000
$308,000
PROBLEM SUMMARY
Three pipes in the conveyance system along or tributary to West Sylvester Street are deteriorated and are in need of replacement and/or repair. Damage
includes two holes, longitudinal and circumferential cracks, and heavy roots and debris.
PRIORITIZATION
Hole in pipealong N 10th Ave.Longitudinalcrack in pipealong W Sylvester St.
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Engineering Cost Estimate for CIP ProjectsProject Name: WEST SYLVESTER PIPE REPAIRProject Number: 21-07654-000Client: CITY OF PASCOQA ReviewCompleted/Updated By: Meghan MullenENR Construction Cost Index, March 2022: 12791.43Last Updated On: 4.08.2022Checked By: Matt FontaineChecked On: 4.7.2022Approved By: Matt FontaineApproved On: 5.4.2022SOLUTION: REPLACE DAMAGED PIPESUnit Unit Cost QTY Cost NotesMOBILIZATION LS 10% 1 $41,900TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 5% 1 $17,600ROADWAY SURVEYING LS 2% 1 $7,100TESC LS 2% 1 $7,100UTILITY PROTECTION OR RELOCATION LS 10% 1 $35,200HMA FOR PAVEMENT REPAIR CL. 3/8" PG 64S‐28 TON $228 162 $36,936PAVEMENT REPAIR EXCAVATION INCL. HAUL SY $22 942 $20,724SHORING OR EXTRA EXCAVATION SF $2 12960 $25,920STORM SEWER PIPE 21 IN. DIAM. LF $198 500 $98,796STORM SEWER PIPE 12 IN. DIAM. LF $139 1120 $155,348MANHOLE 48 IN. DIAM. EA $2,600 5 $13,000RECORD DRAWINGS LS $1,000 1 $1,000CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $461,000PROJECT ADMIN/MANAGEMENT 5% $24,000SURVEY LS $10,000DESIGN & PERMITTING LS $50,000 Cover sheet, 1 notes, 3 plan sheets (1 per block), 1 details sheet. City handles permits.CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 15% $70,000ALLIED COSTS SUBTOTAL $154,000CONTINGENCY 50% $308,000TOTAL$930,000Page 1 of 1Page 228 of 310
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 24, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4345 - Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for Design Services for the Process Water Reuse
Facility Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project
I. REFERENCE(S):
Resolution
Professional Services Agreement
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4345, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. of
Richland, Washington, for the Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation System
Farm Upgrades Project.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Professional Services Agreement Contract Total: $462,640.00
Funding Sources for this project:
• PWRF Fund (Fund 460) Secured Revenue Bond: $6,775,000
• Economic Development Fund (Fund 194): $320,000
Total Capital Project Budget for 2023-2024 Biennium: $7,095,000 million
Planned FY2023 Capital Costs: $2.50 million
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Irrigation System Farm Upgrades
Project encompasses the final phase of the current series of planned
improvements and modifications to the PWRF. This project (informally referred
to as PWRF Phase 4) will replace existing irrigation system components nearing
their end-of-life, construct new irrigation assets to convey the pretreated process
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water to the City-owned land application farm circles, and extend the system to
newly created land application areas from recently purchased/contracted
parcels.
The City intends to secure the professional services of an engineering consultant
to provide holistic design, permitting, and bidding support services for the
proposed improvements to ensure the land treatment system operates in a
manner consistent with the “Process Water Reuse Facility Engineering Report”
approved by the State of Washington Department of Ecology on April 12, 20 23.
The City published a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) related to its general need
for professional engineering services for the PWRF Irrigation System Farm
Upgrades Project on September 9, 2022 and again on September 16, 2022. The
RFQ was also posted on the City’s website.
V. DISCUSSION:
In response to the RFQ, one (1) firm submitted a digital Statement of
Qualifications (SOQs) by the due date on October 11, 2022.
Although there was only one submittal, City of Pasco staff panel followed
standard procedures to review and score the SOQ. The submitting consultant,
RH2 Engineering, Inc. (RH2) of Richland, Washington, was deemed competent
to provide the required services based on their demonstrated experience and
qualifications. Staff then negotiated a fair and reasonable contract with RH2
based on the estimated value of services including scope, complexity, and
professional nature.
City staff recommends award of the professional services contract by resolution
to RH2 Engineering, Inc. of Richland, Washington, in the amount of $462,640.00.
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Resolution – PSA with RH2 Engineering, Inc
PWRF Irrigation System Farm Upgrade Project - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RH2 ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PASCO WASTEWATER REUSE FACILITY
IRRIGATION SYSTEM FARM UPGRADES PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) planned the Pasco Wastewater Reuse Facility
(PWRF) Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project capital improvement to replace the irrigation
pipe from the PWRF to the City-owned farm circles for treated wastewater land application, final
treatment, and disposal; and
WHEREAS, the City requires professional services from an engineering firm to provide
design services for the PWRF Irrigation System Farm Upgrades Project; and
WHEREAS, the City published an announcement of its Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
related to its need for professional design services pursuant to RCW 39.80.030; and
WHEREAS, a City staff panel reviewed and scored the RFQ response from one firm and
determined the most competent firm based on demonstrated experience and qualifications to be
RH2 Engineering, Inc. pursuant to RCW 39.80.040; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to RCW 39.80.050(1), has negotiated a fair and reasonable
contract with RH2 Engineering, Inc. based on the estimated value of the services including scope,
complexity, and professional nature; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby finds that RH2 Engineering, Inc. is the most highly qualified
firm to perform the necessary design services for the PWRF Irrigation System Farm Upgrades
Project and the negotiated contract is both fair and reasonable for an amount not to exceed
$462,640.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Manager for the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to sign and execute the Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. on behalf of the City of Pasco, a copy of which is attached hereto, and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A; and to make minor substantive changes as
necessary to execute the Agreement; and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
immediately upon passage by the City Council.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 1st day of May, 2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
PWRF Irrigation System Improvements
Agreement No. 23-014
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the City of Pasco, a Washington
Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and RH2 Engineering, Inc., hereinafter
referred to as “Consultant,” on the _______ day of _________________, 2023.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City desires to have certain services and/or tasks performed as set forth
below requiring specialized skills, training, equipment, and other supportive capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is qualified and possesses sufficient skills,
experience, equipment, and necessary capabilities, including: technical and professional expertise,
when required, to perform the services and/or tasks as set forth in this Agreement upon which the
City is relying.
WHEREAS, the City has, consistent with RCW 39.80, published an announcement related
to its need for Architectural and Engineering services, evaluated Consultant’s current performance
data, and has determined that Consultant is the most highly qualified firm to perform the
Architectural and Engineering services related to the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF)
Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works Director finds that the Agreement with Consultant
is both fair and reasonable in light of the duties to be performed, the Consultant’s performance
data, and the nature and complexity of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, and performances
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Consultant shall perform such services and accomplish such tasks,
including the furnishing of all labor, materials, facilities and equipment necessary for full
performance thereof, as identified and designated as Consultant’s Responsibilities
throughout this Agreement, and as more particularly described in Scope of Work detailed
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Project”).
2. Term. This Project shall begin on the execution date listed above and promptly be
completed by 12/31/2025.
3. Compensation and Payment.
3.1 Payment for services provided hereunder shall be made following the performance
of such services. Such payment shall be full compensation for work performed or
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services rendered, and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals
necessary to complete the Project.
3.2 No payment shall be made for any services rendered by the Consultant except for
services identified and set forth in this Agreement except as may be authorized by
a written supplemental agreement approved by the City.
3.3 The City shall pay the Consultant for work performed under this Agreement upon
timely submitted invoices detailing work performed and expenses for which
reimbursement is sought. The City shall approve all invoices before payment is
issued. Payment shall occur within thirty (30) days of receipt and approval of an
invoice.
3.4 The City shall pay the Consultant for all work performed and expenses incurred
under this Agreement, as follows.
☒ Hourly (Multiple Rate): Such rates as identified on Exhibit B, plus actual
expenses incurred as provided under this Agreement, but not to exceed a
total of $462,640.00 without the prior written authorization by the City.
4. Reports and Inspections.
4.1 The Consultant at such times and in such forms as the City may require, shall
furnish to the City such statements, records, studies, surveys, reports, data, and
information as the City may request pertaining to matters covered by this
Agreement.
4.2 The Consultant shall, at any time during normal business hours and as often as the
City or the Washington State Auditor may reasonably deem necessary, make
available for examination all of its records and data with respect to all matters
covered, directly or indirectly, by this Agreement and shall permit the City, or its
designated authorized representative to audit and inspect other data relating to all
matters covered by this Agreement. The City shall receive a copy of all audit
reports made by the agency or firm as to the Consultant’s activities. The City may,
at its discretion, conduct an audit at its expense, using its own or outside auditors,
of the Consultant’s activities which relate, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement.
Consultant shall be provided a copy of such reports.
4.3 The Consultant, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain all permits and
registration documents necessary for the performance of its work and for the
execution of services at its own expense, and shall maintain its validity. Upon
request, the Consultant shall deliver to the City copies of these licenses, registration
documents, and permits or proof of their issuance or renewal.
4.4 Consultant shall maintain books, records and documents, which sufficiently and
properly reflect all direct and indirect costs related to the performance of this
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Agreement, and shall maintain such accounting procedures and practices as may be
necessary to assure proper accounting of all funds paid pursuant to this Agreement.
These records shall be subject, at all reasonable times, to inspection, review, or
audit as provided above.
4.5 The Consultant shall retain all books, records, documents or other material relevant
to this Agreement for three (3) years after its expiration. Consultant agrees that the
City, or its designee, shall have full access and right to examine any of said
materials at all reasonable times during this period.
5. Ownership and Use of Documents.
5.1 All research, tests, surveys, preliminary data, information, drawings and documents
made, collected, or prepared by the Consultant for performing the services subject
to this Agreement, as well as any final product, collectively referred to as “work
product,” shall be deemed as the exclusive property of the City, including copyright
as secured thereon. Consultant may not use them except in connection with the
performance of the services under this Agreement or with the prior written consent
of the City. Any prior copyrighted materials owned by the Consultant and utilized
in the performance of the services under this Agreement, or embedded in with the
materials, products and services provided thereunder, shall remain the property of
the Consultant subject to a license granted to the City for their continued use of the
products and services provided under this Agreement. Any work product used by
the Consultant in the performance of these services which it deems as
“confidential,” “proprietary,” or a “trade secret” shall be conspicuously designated
as such.
5.2 In the event of Consultant’s default, or in the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to its completion, the work product of the Consultant, along with
a summary of the services performed to date of default or termination, shall become
the property of the City, and tender of the work product and summary shall be a
prerequisite to final payment under this Agreement. The summary of services
provided shall be prepared at no additional cost, if the Agreement is terminated
through default by the Consultant. If the Agreement is terminated through
convenience by the City, the City agrees to pay Consultant for the preparation of
the summary of services provided.
6. Public Records.
6.1 Consultant acknowledges that the City is an agency subject to Chapter 42.56 RCW
“Public Records Act.” All preliminary drafts or notes prepared or gathered by the
Consultant, and recommendations of the Consultant are exempt prior to the
acceptance by the City or public citation by the City in connection with City action.
6.2 If the Consultant becomes a custodian of public records of the City and request for
such records is received by the City, the Consultant shall respond to the request by
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the City for such records within five (5) business days by either providing the
records, or by identifying in writing the additional time necessary to provide the
records with a description of the reasons why additional time is needed. Such
additional time shall not exceed twenty (20) business days unless extraordinary
good cause is shown.
6.3 In the event the City receives a public records request for protected work product
of the Consultant within its possession, the City shall, prior to the release of any
protected work product or as a result of a public records request or subpoena,
provide Consultant at least ten (10) business days prior written notice of the pending
release and to reasonably cooperate with any legal action which may be initiated
by the Consultant to enjoin or otherwise prevent such release.
7. Independent Contractor Relationship.
7.1 The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship is created by this
Agreement. The City is interested primarily in the results to be achieved; subject
to the scope of services and the specific requirements of this Agreement, the
implementation of services will lie solely with the discretion of the Consultant. No
agent, employee, officer or representative of the Consultant shall be deemed to be
an employee, agent, officer, or representative of the City for any purpose, and the
employees of the Consultant are not entitled to any of the benefits or privileges the
City provides for its employees. The Consultant will be solely and entirely
responsible for its acts and for the acts of its agents, employees, officers,
subcontractors or representatives during the performance of this Agreement.
7.2 In the performance of the services provided in this Agreement, Consultant is an
independent contractor with full authority to control and direct the performance of
the details of the work, however, the results of the work contemplated herein must
meet the approval of the City and shall be subject to the City’s general rights of
inspection and review to secure the satisfactory completion thereof.
7.3 The Consultant shall comply with all State and Federal laws including, but not
limited to:
7.3.1 The definition requirements of RCW 50.04.140 (Employment Security).
7.3.2 RCW 51.08.195 (Industrial Insurance).
7.3.3 Obtain a City of Pasco business license.
7.4 The City may, at its sole discretion, require the Consultant to remove any employee,
agent or servant from employment on this Project who, in the City’s sole discretion,
may be detrimental to the City’s interest.
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8. Indemnification.
8.1 The Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
officials, employees, and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the
acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement,
except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.
8.2 However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement
is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out
of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of the Consultant, and the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers, the Consultant’s liability, including the duty and cost
to defend, hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant’s negligence. It is
further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided
herein constitutes the Consultant’s waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance,
Title 51 RCW, solely for purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been
mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8.3 No liability shall attach to the City by reason of entering into this Agreement except
as expressly provided herein.
8.4 This indemnification shall include damages, penalties and attorney fees sustained
as a result of Consultant’s delayed or failed performance of Section 6 above.
9. Insurance. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its
agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Consultant’s maintenance of
insurance as required by the Agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Consultant to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City’s
recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
9.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types and
coverage described below:
9.1.1 Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and
leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office (ISO) form CA 00 01.
9.1.2 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO
occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises,
operations, stop-gap independent contractors and personal injury and
advertising injury. The City shall be named as an additional insured under
the Consultant’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with
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respect to the work performed for the City using an additional insured
endorsement at least as broad as ISO endorsement form CG 20 26.
9.1.3 Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance
laws of the State of Washington.
9.1.4 Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession.
9.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain the following
insurance limits:
9.2.1 Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for
bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident.
9.2.2 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less
than:
☒ $2,000,000 each occurrence; and
☒ $2,000,000 general aggregate;
9.2.3 Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than:
☒ $2,000,000 per claim; and
☒ $2,000,000 policy aggregate limit;
9.3 Other Insurance Provision. The Consultant’s Automobile Liability, Professional
Liability, and Commercial General Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be
endorsed to contain that they shall be primary insurance as respect the City. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City
shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
9.3.1 The Consultant’s insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not
be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice
by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
9.4 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
9.5 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original
certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance
requirements of the Agreement before commencement of the work.
9.6 Notice of Cancellation. The Consultant shall provide the City with written notice
of any policy cancellation within two (2) business days of their receipt of such
notice.
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9.7 City Full Availability of Consultant Limits. If the Consultant maintains higher
insurance limits than the minimums shown above, the City shall be insured for the
full available limits of Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability
maintained by the Consultant, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the
Consultant are greater than those required by this Agreement or whether any
certificate of insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower than
those maintained by the Consultant.
9.8 Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Consultant to maintain the
insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the
City may, after giving five (5) business days notice to the Consultant to correct the
breach, immediately terminate the Agreement or, at its discretion, procure or renew
such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any
sums so expended to be repaid to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion of
the City, offset against funds due the Consultant from the City.
10. Nondiscrimination. In the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race,
creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental
or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment
because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper
performance of the particular worker involved. The Consultant shall ensure that applicants
are employed, and that employees are treated during employment in the performance of
this Agreement without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin,
sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
Consultant shall take such action with respect to this Agreement as may be required to
ensure full compliance with local, State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in
employment.
11. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company, firm, or person, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement; and that it has not paid
or agreed to pay any company, person or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or
other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement.
12. Assignment and Subcontracting.
12.1 The City has awarded this Agreement to the Consultant due to its unique
qualifications to perform these services. The Consultant shall not assign (or
subcontract other than as specifically identified in Exhibit A) its performance under
this Agreement or any portions of this Agreement without the prior written consent
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of the City, which consent must be sought at least thirty (30) days prior to the date
of any proposed assignment.
12.2 Any work or services assigned or subcontracted hereunder shall be subject to each
provision of this Agreement including Section 6, Public Records; Section 10,
Nondiscrimination; proper bidding procedures where applicable; and all local, State
and Federal statutes, ordinances and guidelines.
12.3 Any technical or professional service subcontract not listed in this Agreement, must
have prior written approval by the City.
13. Termination.
13.1 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any
reason upon giving the other party no less than ten (10) business days written notice
in advance of the effective date of such termination.
13.2 Termination for Cause. If the Consultant fails to perform in the manner called for
in this Agreement, or if the Consultant fails to comply with any other provisions of
this Agreement and fails to correct such noncompliance within five (5) business
days of written notice thereof, the City may terminate this Agreement for cause.
Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the Consultant
setting forth the manner in which the Consultant is in default. The Consultant will
only be paid for services and expenses complying with the terms of this Agreement,
incurred prior to termination.
14. General Provisions.
14.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, time is of the essence.
14.2 Notice. Notice provided for in this Agreement shall be sent by:
14.2.1 Personal service upon the Project Administrators; or
14.2.2 Certified mail to the physical address of the parties, or by electronic
transmission to the e-mail addresses designated for the parties below.
14.3 The Project Administrator for the purpose of this Agreement shall be:
For the City: For the Consultant:
Steve M. Worley, P.E., or designee
Public Works Director
525 North 3rd
PO Box 293
Pasco WA 99301
WorleyS@pasco-wa.gov
Paul Cross, PE., or designee
Principal
114 Columbia Point Dr, Suite C
Richland, WA 99352
pcross@rh2.com
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15. Dispute Resolution.
15.1 This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and entered
into and delivered within the State of Washington and it is agreed by each party
hereto that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
15.2 In the event of a dispute regarding the enforcement, breach, default, or
interpretation of this Agreement, the Project Administrators, or their designees,
shall first meet in a good faith effort to resolve such dispute. In the event the dispute
cannot be resolved by agreement of the parties, said dispute shall be resolved by
arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.04A, as amended, with both parties waiving the right
of a jury trial upon trial de novo, with venue placed in Pasco, Franklin County,
Washington. The substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable
attorney fees and costs as additional award and judgment against the other.
16. Nonwaiver. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation
provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other similar event or
other provision of this Agreement.
17. Integration. This Agreement between the parties consists in its entirety of this document
and any exhibits, schedules or attachments. Any modification of this Agreement or change
order affecting this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
18. Authorization. By signature below, each party warrants that they are authorized and
empowered to execute this Agreement binding the City and the Consultant respectively.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date first written above.
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
Adam Lincoln – City Manager
CONSULTANT
Paul Cross, PE – Principal
ATTEST:
Debra C. Barham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC, City Attorneys
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Scope of Work
City of Pasco
PWRF Irrigation System Improvements
March 2023
Background
The City of Pasco (City) has selected RH2 Engineering, Inc., (RH2) to provide professional services to
design and permit an upgrade to the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Irrigation Pump Station
(IPS), as well as extensions and upgrades to the transmission and distribution of its treated and clean
water pipelines for its land treatment system (LTS).
Permitting for construction is anticipated to include submittals to regulatory agencies such as the
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) and Franklin County (County) for items such as
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance and a Commercial Building Permit for approval of
the upgrades to the LTS.
This Scope of Work details RH2’s proposed approach to provide design, permitting, and bidding
support for the project. RH2 will coordinate with Valley Science and Engineering (Valley) as a
subconsultant to provide on-farm pipeline designs and assistance in identifying upgrades and
extensions required for the LTS. To reduce redundancy and maintain budget, RH2 will rely upon the
accuracy and completeness of any data, information, or materials provided by the City or others in
relation to this Scope of Work.
Task 1 – Project Management Services
Objective: Manage RH2’s project team and maintain frequent client communications. Maintain
project schedules and prepare monthly invoices and budget status summaries.
Approach:
Provide direction, coordination, and oversight to the RH2 project team. Organize, manage,
and coordinate technical disciplines as described herein, and implement quality assurance
and quality control (QA/QC) reviews to execute this Scope of Work in close coordination with
City staff.
Document and retain information generated during the execution of the project.
Prepare monthly invoices and budget status summaries.
Create, maintain, and update a project design schedule. Monitor, modify, and update the
project schedule throughout the design phase to determine potential impacts of proposed
changes. Adjust the schedule to reflect the status of the project and revisions made to this
Scope of Work.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Monthly invoices and budget status summaries in electronic PDF.
EXHIBIT A
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•Project schedule updates in electronic PDF.
Task 2 – Background Review and Project Kick-Off
Objective: Review existing relevant project background and site information. Prepare for and attend
a project kick-off meeting with the City project team.
Approach:
Review existing relevant background data including, but not limited to, survey as-builts,
system maps and data, site- or area-specific reports and mapping data, existing utilities maps,
and responses from the City found within the previously provided data request . Data
reviewed will inform subsequent project design tasks.
Prepare meeting agenda and attend one (1) project kick-off meeting with RH2 and City design
staff to discuss preliminary project concerns, constraints, and goals, and to summarize both
existing operational parameters and anticipated operational parameters based upon
regulatory requirements. Identify remaining items needed for design and which City
department the RH2 design team is to meet with to assist in evaluating the existing systems.
Prepare meeting minutes and distribute to meeting attendees.
Meet with the City’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technician and
download historic data from the human machine interface computer. Confirm the models
and extent of remote programmable logic controller (PLC) devices on various components of
the infrastructure and modes of communication. Determine what other files are holding
historical data with different tags that are not accessed by the City and download for analysis
and model calibration.
Provided by City:
•Relevant background data, maps, reports, etc.
•Response to formal data request lists, if necessary.
•Attendance at one (1) project kick-off meeting.
•SCADA technician assistance to download historic SCADA data for model calibration.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Kick-off meeting agenda in electronic PDF and up to ten (10) hard copies.
•Kick-off meeting attendance and meeting minutes in electronic PDF.
Task 3 – Analysis and Preliminary Design (30-Percent)
Objective: Determine the flow capacity of the IPS, and the diameter of distribution mains and IPS
mechanical piping and incorporate design elements into the preliminary design. Prepare preliminary
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opinion of probable construction costs. RH2 will coordinate with Valley as a subconsultant to perform
portions of this Task.
Approach:
Coordinate with Valley to perform up to forty (40) hours of field investigations of the treated
and clean water systems to review data gaps from the background review and determine if
potholing or other means of determining pipe size and material types is critical and merited.
The City will participate in and attend the field investigations. Ground penetrating radar
services are available but are not included in this Scope of Work.
Add existing IPS mechanical and site piping, distribution mains, clean water system wells, and
pipelines to the hydraulic model. Add farm circle flow and pressure demands gathered by
Valley to the hydraulic model to model operations. Review and compare the model results to
SCADA data for the peak days in the prior year.
Model the existing system with the desired flows and pressures at each of the existing circles
with flow mix alternatives from the clean water system that will be required in the future
when pretreatment is anticipated.
Coordinate with Valley to review the soils for new circles to expand the LTS and estimate
infiltration rates and water holding capacities. Work with Lad Equipment on preliminary circle
designs, including nozzle size, spacing, flows, and pressures.
Model up to three (3) additional flow scenarios, including: 1) adding the Beus Farms, Inc.,
parcel (Beus parcel) and the northeast US Bureau of Reclamation parcel (NE Reclamation
parcel); 2) adding the Beus parcel, the NE Reclamation parcel, and the Voss Farms, LLC, parcel
(Voss parcel); and 3) adding the Beus parcel, NE Reclamation parcel, and the Washington
State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) parcel. Estimated flow and pressure
requirements for Voss and DNR will be placed at nodes in the existing model closest to those
properties. Detailed routes will not be laid out for Voss or DNR until the City has definitive
plans for the LTS.
Prepare preliminary design of distribution system improvements to the existing treated and
clean water systems together with pipeline extensions to the Beus and NE Reclamation
parcels. Preliminary design will use existing available LiDAR imaging.
Develop system head curves and perform preliminary pump selection from available
manufacturer information. Design criteria developed in Task 2 will be used to determine the
size of pipes and pumps.
Summarize modeling results of the existing system, the three (3) additional scenarios, and
the deficiencies identified within the existing systems in a technical memorandum.
Characterize improvements as high, medium, and low priorities based on if the
improvements address capacity, redundancy, or reliability. Capacity improvements are
considered those needed for the expanded LTS in June 2024. Redundancy and reliability
improvements are potential phased improvements based on the desire for more operational
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flexibility or to address known corrosion or maintenance problems that are not immediate in
nature.
Prepare the preliminary structural and mechanical plans for the IPS, including piping layout
and minor mechanical equipment sizing, and identify potential construction issues. It is
assumed that the building footprint will remain the same and that modifications are needed
to access, remove, and replace necessary pumps and equipment.
Review electrical plans and existing equipment for electrical service size, electrical equipment
sizes, and space requirements. Identify if the potential pump station capacity modifications
will result in the need to upgrade electrical, communication, or PLC equipment.
Prepare a 30-percent opinion of probable construction costs based on the preliminary design
plans to upgrade and extend pipelines to the Beus and NE Reclamation parcels and upgrades
to the IPS.
Meet with the City to review results. Identify project elements for first phase improvements
that are required to prepare for increased processor flows in June 2024. Prepare meeting
minutes and distribute to attendees. If additional modeling is necessary, the extra work will
be mutually determined by the City and RH2.
Provided by City:
•Participation in field investigations to fill in data gaps. City will provide a backhoe and operator
for any required potholing of existing utilities.
•Meeting attendance to review preliminary layouts and suggested upgrades to the treated and
clean water systems and proposed mechanical and structural modifications to the IPS.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Preliminary plans and details that identify distribution improvements and extensions and
major site, structure, mechanical, and electrical modifications and related details in electronic
PDF.
•Technical memorandum summarizing modeling results and deficiencies identified in
electronic PDF.
•Preliminary opinion of probable construction cost in electronic PDF.
•Meeting attendance and minutes identifying City review comments in electronic PDF.
Task 4 – Topographic Survey
Objective: Obtain a topographic survey for use as a base map for the transmission/distribution
pipeline improvements.
Approach:
Perform a walkthrough of the farm, site, and IPS to determine if additional information is
required. Visually review site data and pump station layouts from original as-builts, where
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applicable, and existing topographic maps generated for the PWRF Phase 1 and Phase 2
projects.
Coordinate with MGS Pasco, Inc., as a subconsultant to RH2 to perform a topographic survey
of the proposed new and replacement pipeline alignments. Call in for underground locates at
the IPS and along the new pipeline routes and survey locate stakes and paint. Take additional
survey points at pipeline locations identified and/or potholed during the field investigations
in Task 3. Take additional survey points at critical elevations in the IPS, where necessary, to
define the required mechanical and structural modifications. Review the survey once
complete.
Prepare a base map of the project area and perform one (1) site visit to review the base map
and facility locations based on survey information.
Provided by City:
•Coordinated access to the project site and facilities.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Field survey and base map formatted for use in design.
Task 5 – 60-Percent IPS and Pipeline Design
Objective: Prepare 60-percent design plans that illustrate the IPS, site work, distribution system
improvements, electrical work, structural work, and related improvements. Incorporate results of
Tasks 2 through 4 into the pump station and pipeline designs. Prepare an opinion of probable
construction cost.
Approach:
Update the model of the IPS building and roof outline for the existing facility and special
requirements for future modifications.
Update mechanical plans and details for site piping requirements, pump replacements, and
final configurations.
Prepare 60-percent site and utility plans for the space required for yard piping, maintenance
access, impervious surfaces, and construction staging activities.
Develop 60-percent mechanical, structural, and site details.
Prepare 60-percent electrical and control plans. Develop design of electrical systems for
operating appurtenances determined to be required at the IPS and up to two (2) new circles.
It is assumed that power to the existing wells and circles is sufficient.
Prepare 60-percent design of distribution system improvements to the existing treated and
clean water systems, along with pipeline extensions to the Beus and NE Reclamation parcels.
The 60-percent pipeline design will incorporate the topographic survey and show plan and
profile views with potential conflicts with existing underground utilities of unknown location
or depth.
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Identify monitoring and communication equipment necessary to adequately operate the
circles with the flow mix requirements from treated and clean water sources. Incorporate
into the City’s SCADA system requirements.
Submit plans to Franklin Public Utility District (PUD) for review of the power requirements for
the new circle. Meet with Franklin PUD if necessary.
Perform internal QA/QC review of the 60-percent plans.
Prepare 60-percent opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC).
Meet with City staff and Valley to review 60-percent design plans and OPCC. Prepare meeting
minutes and distribute to attendees.
Assumptions:
•There is sufficient power at the transformer for the system upgrade. Changes in the main
service may be required to accommodate the anticipated additional power demands.
•The 60-percent review comments will be constrained to details that were developed
subsequent to the 30-percent review submittal, or that were revised or unresolved during the
30-percent review process.
Provided by City:
•Meeting attendance and timely review comments as red-lined markups to 60-percent design
plans and OPCC.
RH2 Deliverables:
•60-percent plans and details that identify the major site, structure, mechanical, and electrical
layouts and related details in electronic PDF.
•60-percent OPCC in electronic PDF.
•Meeting attendance and minutes identifying the City’s review comments in electronic PDF.
Task 6 – 90-Percent IPS and Pipeline Design
Objective: Prepare 90-percent design plans, specifications, and OPCC incorporating the results of
other tasks and review comments on the 60-percent design from City staff.
Approach:
Prepare 90-percent design plans for the pipelines and IPS. The following plan sheets are
anticipated:
•General information and details (two (2) sheets).
•Sitework (two (2) sheets): Existing site, grading, utilities, temporary erosion and sediment
control, and access.
•Structural (three (3) sheets): Exterior elevations, floor and foundation plan, roof plan,
structural sections, and modification details.
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•Mechanical (three (3) sheets): Major, minor, and details.
•Electrical (five (5) sheets): Legend, one-line diagram, power and signal plan, lighting and
receptacle plan, electrical equipment details, electrical details, and schedules.
•Transmission and distribution plan and profiles and details resolving conflicts identified in the
60-percent design (fifteen (15) plan and profile sheets and three (3) detail sheets).
•Control (five (5) sheets): Control logic diagrams, telemetry power and communications
diagram, and telemetry input/output wiring diagrams.
•City standard details (three (3) sheets).
Provide details of temporary testing configurations and final configurations of connections to
the City’s existing system.
Finalize project details.
Prepare the 90-percent technical specifications based on the City’s review comments using
RH2’s modified Construction Specifications Institute format (Divisions 1 through 18) and
incorporate with RH2’s construction contract documents and general conditions that have
been modified to meet City standards.
Prepare 90-percent OPCC.
Perform internal QA/QC review of the 90-percent plans and specifications.
Meet with the City and Valley to review 90-percent design plans, specifications, and OPCC.
Prepare meeting minutes and distribute to attendees.
Assumptions:
•Previous RH2 standard construction contracts and general conditions generated in City
projects in the previous twenty-four (24) months can be used as the basis for this project.
•The 90-percent review comments will be constrained to details that were developed
subsequent to the 60-percent review submittal, or that were revised or unresolved during the
60-percent review process.
Provided by City:
•Meeting attendance and timely review comments as red-lined markups to 90-percent design
plans and specifications.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Construction plans, details, and technical specifications for 90-percent review and
Commercial Building Permit submittal in electronic PDF.
•90-percent OPCC in electronic PDF.
•Meeting attendance and minutes identifying the City’s review comments in electronic PDF.
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Task 7 – Permitting and Easement Assistance
Objective: Perform site surveys to supplement biological and cultural work completed as part of prior
PWRF improvements. Prepare local permit applications and assist the City with permit submittals,
responses to requests for additional information, and comments from permit reviews.
Approach:
Contact County Planning staff to discuss proposed project improvements and pathway for
County permitting. Arrange for one (1) virtual meeting with City, County, and RH2 staff to
discuss improvements and anticipated permitting pathways.
Complete biological surveys, coordination for mitigation, and reporting, to include the
following subtasks:
a)Coordinate with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) regarding
habitat surveys of additional parcels proposed for the LTS or irrigation pipeline
improvements.
b)Perform biological surveys of the DNR parcel “crop corners” and the “crop corners” or
other parcels of interest (e.g., Voss parcels), as needed. It is assumed surveys will be
completed in spring 2023 coincident with survey of the southeast Reclamation parcel
(contract executed between the City and RH2 in August 2022, Agreement No. 21-039).
Document site conditions, habitat, evidence of wildlife, etc. during on-site surveys.
c)Coordinate with WDFW regarding survey results and habitat/wildlife observed and
facilitate negotiations of mitigation with WDFW and the City, as needed , to compensate
for project impacts. It is assumed some habitat loss will occur with development of the
parcels in question, such that mitigation for impacts will be needed in cooperation with
WDFW. The PWRF Mitigation Agreement currently being negotiated with the City, WDFW,
and County is expected to be used as the vehicle for addit ional mitigation needed to
accommodate the improvements proposed under this Scope of Work.
d)Compile biological site survey work and findings in a Biological Survey Report. Perform
internal QA/QC of the draft Biological Survey Report and provide to the City for
review/comment. Finalize with City comments and submit along with County Land Use
Permit applications.
Prepare SEPA Checklist and provide draft to the City for review and comment. Finalize the
SEPA Checklist with City comments and submit to the County for SEPA determination and
publication.
Prepare a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application and provide to the City for review and
comment. Finalize the CUP application with City comments and submit to the Co unty for
processing, publication, and public involvement. Coordinate with the City and County for
publication and hearing attendance.
Prepare an easement exhibit and supporting documentation for submittal to the City.
Respond to requests for additional information or changes, as needed. Resubmit plans and
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supporting documents to the City. Easements with up to three (3) adjoining landowners with
known City relationships is assumed. This subtask assumes up to one (1) round of comments
or requested edits will be needed for review/approval.
Prepare a Commercial Building Permit application and supporting documentation for
submittal to the County in support of modifications to the IPS. Provide application and
supporting plans/documents to the City for permit submittal. Respond to requests for
additional information or changes, as needed. Resubmit plans and supporting documents to
the City and County. This subtask assumes up to one (1) round of comments or requested edits
will be needed for review/approval. Note: Preparation of structural calculations to be
attached to the application is included as part of the 90-percent design.
Prepare an application for Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP) compliance and
coordinate with the City to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage to Ecology.
Submit hard copies of 90-percent design plans and technical specifications to the County
Building Department for review and approval. Respond to County comments and incorporate
them into the plans and specifications, if necessary, to obtain County approval of final
construction plans prior to construction of the project.
Assumptions:
•RH2 will prepare permitting applications and facilitate permitting and agency reviews for the
IPS within the limits of the Fee Estimate.
•The required site, transmission, and distribution piping will be installed within the City and
local landowner property, and no public right-of-way (ROW)(County or State owned) will be
entered, thereby avoiding ROW permit agency review.
•No federal funds are involved in the project. No federal permitting, federal biological
assessments or evaluations, United States Fish and Wildlife Service or US Army Corps of
Engineers permitting or jurisdiction coordination will be involved.
•A Cultural Survey is not included in this Scope of Work.
•Negotiation services for easements are not included in this Scope of Work.
•The City will perform first contact with property owners and provide comments back to RH2
to incorporate in the final easement documents.
•Temporary Construction Easements will not be recorded.
•The City will pay all permit and review fees directly to the agency.
•Given that this site is currently used for a booster pump station, it is assumed that the City will
be exempt from County requirements for a Site Development Permit.
•Monitoring, more detailed scientific assessment, or other requirements imposed as part of the
permit approval process will require an additional authorization and a modification to the
Scope of Work.
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•Permitting related work will be conducted on a time and expense basis with the goal that the
required permitting can be accomplished within the proposed permitting budget.
•RH2 cannot warrant or guarantee any agency’s response time or approval.
Provided by City:
•Payment of all permit fees.
•Attendance at County coordination and CUP hearings.
•Review and comment on draft permit applications and reports.
•Submittal of the CRS to DAHP/Tribes for compliance with Governor’s Executive Order 21-02.
•Submittal of NOI to Ecology for coverage.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Attendance at County permit coordination meeting and CUP hearing.
•Draft and final Biological Survey Report in electronic PDF.
•Draft and final CRS in electronic PDF.
•Draft and final SEPA Checklist in electronic PDF.
•Draft and final CUP application in electronic PDF.
•Easement exhibits and supporting documents in electronic PDF.
•County Commercial Building Permit application and supporting documents in electronic PDF.
•Application for CSWGP and submittal to Ecology in electronic PDF.
•Four (4) copies of Agency Review Draft (90-percent) design plans (11-inch by 17-inch) and
technical specifications for County review and approval.
Task 8 – Land Treatment System SCADA Master Plan
Objective: Evaluate the City’s existing SCADA system and make recommendations for improvements.
This Task will be performed by subconsultant Control Systems NW, LLC, a subsidiary of RH2, via
intercompany agreement.
Approach:
Evaluate existing control system hardware, including PLCs, network switches, operator
interface (OI) screens, and power supplies. The evaluation will include product support
lifelines, access to replacement parts, cost for upgrading, and the ability to integrate into
future upgrades. A one (1) day site visit is assumed.
Evaluate the existing communication system, including radio hardware, antennas, cabling,
lightning protection, and placement of equipment. Perform a preliminary line-of-sight survey
using Google Earth for new communication sites. Perform a line-of-sight obstruction survey
to confirm the line-of-site findings and make adjustments to the antenna height
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recommendations. The site visit for radio site surveying will not exceed one (1) day of on-site
effort with travel to and from the site.
Evaluate the existing SCADA system. Review the system for feasibility for upgrading the
existing system and adding the functional requirements to operate and control the PWRF
Phase 2 storage lagoons and their automated valves and gates . The evaluation will include
reviewing computer hardware, network switching, and network cyber security hardware for
future remote access into the system.
Provide a 60-percent, 90-percent, and final SCADA Master Plan reviewing the evaluations and
making recommendations. The SCADA Master Plan will consist of a detailed outline of
implementation options, an estimated scheduled for implementation, and cost estimates for
design and installation/construction.
Attend two (2) meetings with the City to review the 60-percent and 90-percent SCADA Master
Plan submittals. Both meetings will be held in person at the City offices.
Assumptions:
•SCADA and controls programming for the IPS and LTS will be part of a future amendment or
contract for services during construction.
Provided by District:
•Access to District staff and District facilities during site visits.
•Timely review comments on 60- and 90-percent SCADA Master Plan.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Up to two (2) days of site visits.
•60-percent, 90-percent, and final SCADA Master Plan in electronic PDF.
•Attendance at 60- and 90-percent review meetings, including meeting agendas and minutes.
Task 9 – Bid-Ready Plans and Specifications
Objective: Prepare bid-ready project plans and specifications.
Approach:
Prepare bid-ready plans, technical specifications, and construction contract documents per
City and County review comments.
Prepare a bid-ready OPCC.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Bid-ready design plans, technical specifications, construction contract documents, and OPCC
in electronic PDF.
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Task 10 – Services During Bidding
Objective: Assist the City with the bidding and award process for the construction of the
modifications to the IPS and transmission/distribution system improvements. It is assumed that the
City will advertise the project and be the main point of contact for bidders. RH2 will refer all interested
bidders with questions to the City. RH2 will attend the bid opening virtually.
Approach:
Prepare bid advertisement and coordinate the timing and placement of the bid
advertisement with the City. The City will submit the advertisement to the appropriate
publications and pay advertisement fees.
Attend one (1) pre-bid walkthrough with prospective bidders.
Respond to contractor or supplier technical questions during bidding.
Prepare up to two (2) addenda when determined necessary to clarify, revise, or change the
construction plans, technical specifications, or project conditions during the bidding process.
Attend the bid opening virtually and review the bid tabulation. Review bidders’ qualifications
and prepare letter of recommendation of award.
Create electronic conformed for construction contract documents for contractors, if
necessary.
Provided by City:
•Submission of the advertisement to the appropriate publications and payment of fees.
•Attendance at pre-bid walkthrough with prospective bidders.
•Issuance of addenda as needed.
•Administer bid opening and prepare bid tabulation.
RH2 Deliverables:
•Bid advertisement in electronic PDF.
•Attendance at pre-bid walkthrough.
•Responses to contractor or supplier questions via telephone or email.
•Up to two (2) addenda in electronic PDF.
•Letter of recommendation of award in electronic PDF.
•Conformed for construction contract documents in electronic PDF.
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EXHIBIT B
Fee Estimate
City of Pasco
PWRF Irrigation System Improvements
Mar-23
Description
Total
Hours
Total Labor Total
Subconsultant
Total Expense Total Cost
Task 1 Project Management Services 32 6,454$ -$ 161$ 6,615$
Task 2 Background Review and Project Kick-Off 47 10,106$ -$ 775$ 10,881$
Task 3 Analysis and Preliminary Design (30-Percent)391 70,241$ 42,205$ 6,445$ 118,891$
Task 4 Topographic Survey 32 5,888$ 11,500$ 511$ 17,899$
Task 5 60-Percent IPS and Pipeline Design 449 83,568$ 20,700$ 7,686$ 111,954$
Task 6 90-Percent IPS and Pipeline Design 240 44,675$ 3,450$ 3,826$ 51,951$
Task 7 Permitting and Easement Assistance 419 76,212$ 2,875$ 3,386$ 82,473$
Task 8 Land Treatment System SCADA Master Plan 196 40,076$ 3,450$ 4,153$ 47,679$
Task 9 Bid-Ready Plans and Specifications 18 2,864$ -$ 182$ 3,046$
Task 10 Services During Bidding 58 10,674$ -$ 576$ 11,250$
PROJECT TOTAL 1882 350,758$ 84,180$ 27,702$ 462,640$
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RATE LIST RATE UNIT
Professional I $162 $/hr
Professional II $176 $/hr
Professional III $198 $/hr
Professional IV $216 $/hr
Professional V $229 $/hr
Professional VI $247 $/hr
Professional VII $263 $/hr
Professional VIII $275 $/hr
Professional IX $275 $/hr
Technician I $124 $/hr
Technician II $137 $/hr
Technician III $154 $/hr
Technician IV $169 $/hr
Technician V $183 $/hr
Technician VI $201 $/hr
Technician VII $218 $/hr
Technician VIII $228 $/hr
Control Specialist I $162 $/hr
Control Specialist II $176 $/hr
Control Specialist III $198 $/hr
Control Specialist IV $216 $/hr
Control Specialist V $229 $/hr
Control Specialist VI $247 $/hr
Control Specialist VII $263 $/hr
Control Specialist VIII $275 $/hr
Control Specialist IX $275 $/hr
Control Technician I $124 $/hr
Control Technician II $137 $/hr
Control Technician III $157 $/hr
Control Technician IV $169 $/hr
Control Technician V $183 $/hr
Control Technician VI $201 $/hr
Control Technician VII $218 $/hr
Control Technician VIII $228 $/hr
Administrative I $83 $/hr
Administrative II $97 $/hr
Administrative III $114 $/hr
Administrative IV $137 $/hr
Administrative V $160 $/hr
CAD/GIS System $27.50 $/hr
CAD Plots - Half Size $2.50 price per plot
CAD Plots - Full Size $10.00 price per plot
CAD Plots - Large $25.00 price per plot
Copies (bw) 8.5" X 11"$0.09 price per copy
Copies (bw) 8.5" X 14"$0.14 price per copy
Copies (bw) 11" X 17"$0.20 price per copy
Copies (color) 8.5" X 11"$0.90 price per copy
Copies (color) 8.5" X 14"$1.20 price per copy
Copies (color) 11" X 17"$2.00 price per copy
Technology Charge 2.50%% of Direct Labor
Mileage $0.6550
price per mile
(or Current IRS Rate)
Subconsultants 15%Cost +
Outside Services at cost
RH2 ENGINEERING, INC.
2023 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 12, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 4346, Interlocal Cooperative Agreement – Cities of
Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and Benton Franklin Health
District for Funding of Regional Algal Bloom Laboratory Screening
Service
I. REFERENCE(S):
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4346, authorizing the City Manager
to execute the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Cities of Kennewick,
Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and the Benton Franklin Health District for the
funding of a Regional Algal bloom screening laboratory and services.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Pasco’s share of the estimated cost is approximately $250 per biweekly
sampling event.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland were granted Washington
State Surface Water Right Permit S4-30976 on September 15, 2003 (hereinafter
“Permit” or “Quad-City Water Right”). The Cities use the Permit and other water
rights to access the Columbia River for potable water supply. Richland,
Kennewick, and Pasco withdraw, treat, and deliver Columbia River water to their
residents. West Richland purchases treated water provided by Richland for a
substantial portion of its potable water supply.
In 2021, harmful algal blooms were detected and monitored in the Columbia
River. Harmful algal blooms may release toxins that pose a risk to human health.
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Harmful algal blooms and their associated toxins are an emerging risk to water
utilities across the United States, but at present are not regulated by the United
States Washington the or State Agency Protection Environmental (EPA)
Department of Health (DOH).
In February 2022, the Cities executed an interlocal agreement to hire a
consulting firm (RH2) to create a management plan addressing the risks posed
by harmful algae blooms to the region’s public water supplies.
In May 2022 to November 2022, the Cities conducted sampling events at Raw
Water sampling points as proposed in the management plan.
V. DISCUSSION:
During the 2021 algal bloom event, the availability of laboratory services to
support regional monitoring needs was identified as a weak link potentially
impacting The State Washington risk. the of management effective the
FBenton and Health of Department Health have (BFHD) District ranklin
partnered to equip the BFHD with equipment and training to establish a local
capability to screen untreated water samples for the presence of toxins
associated with the harmful algae blooms.
It is prudent for all four jurisdictions to prepare plans to monitor and respond to
the possible impairment of our potable water supplies by a harmful algal bloom.
Likewise, there is a need to fund the operation of the BFHD laboratory water
screening process and it is in the four cities’ best interest to collectively fund a
fair share of the BFHD laboratory operation as an element of its harmful algae
bloom management plan. The BFHD laboratory will be more responsive and
less expensive than alternative service providers.
The purpose of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is to authorize a
collaborative effort between the Parties to fund a harmful algae bloom water
quality screening laboratory program in support of the regional Quad-City Algal
Bloom Management and Response Plan.
City staff recommends approval of this Interlocal Cooperative Agreement as a
replacement of the previous agreement that expired in 2022.
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Resolution - Quad Cities ILA - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF KENNEWICK,
RICHLAND, PASCO, WEST RICHLAND, AND THE BENTON FRANKLIN
HEALTH DISTRICT FOR THE FUNDING OF A REGIONAL ALGAL BLOOM
SCREENING LABORATORY AND SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, together with the Cities of Richland, Kennewick, and West
Richland, were granted Washington State Surface Water Right Permit S4-30976 on September 15,
2003, (herein after “Permit”); and
WHEREAS, the Parties use the Permit and other water rights to access the Columbia River
for potable water supply. Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco withdraw, treat, and deliver Columbia
River water to their residents. West Richland purchases treated water provided by Richland for a
substantial portion of its potable water supply; and
WHEREAS, in 2021 harmful algal blooms were detected and monitored in the Columbia
River; and
WHEREAS, harmful algal blooms may release toxins that pose a risk to human health;
and
WHEREAS, harmful algae blooms and their associated toxins are an emerging risk to
water utilities across the United States, but at present are not regulated by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Washington State Department of Health (DOH);
and
WHEREAS, in February 2022, the Cities executed an Interlocal Agreement to hire a
consulting firm to create a management plan addressing the risks posed by harmful algae blooms
to the region’s public water supplies; and
WHEREAS, during the 2021 season, the availability of laboratory services to support the
regional monitoring needs was identified as a weak link potentially impacting the effective
management of the risk; and
WHEREAS, the DOH and the Benton Franklin Health Department (BFHD) have
partnered to equip the BFHD with equipment and training to establish a local capability to screen
untreated water samples for the presence of toxins associated with the harmful algae blooms; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to fund operation of the BFHD laboratory water screening
process; and
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Resolution - Quad Cities ILA - 2
WHEREAS, it is in the Cities best interest to collectively fund a fair share of the BFHD
laboratory operation as an element of its harmful algae bloom management plan because the BFHD
laboratory will be more responsive and less expensive than alternative service providers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Section 1. The purpose of this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is to authorize a
collaborative effort between the Parties to fund a harmful algae bloom water quality screening
laboratory program in support of the regional Quad-City Algal Bloom Management and Response
Plan, as described within Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to make minor, substantive changes and execute said Agreement on
behalf of the City of Pasco.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this ___ day of _____,
2023.
_____________________________
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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2023 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement – Quad-City, BFHD Harmful Algal Bloom Laboratory Page 1
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Between
Cities of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, and the
Benton Franklin Health District
For
Funding the Operation of a Regional Algal Bloom Laboratory Screening Service
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into on this _____day of
____________ 2023 by and between the City of Kennewick (hereinafter “Kennewick”), the City
of Richland (hereinafter “Richland”), the City of Pasco (hereinafter “Pasco”), the City of West
Richland (hereinafter “West Richland”), all municipal corporations of the State of Washington,
and the Benton-Franklin Health District (hereinafter “BFHD”), a Washington public health
district formed pursuant to Ch. 70.46 RCW, referred to collectively as the “Parties”. This
Agreement is made in conformance with and under the authority granted by Ch. 39.34 RCW, the
Interlocal Cooperation Act.
I. Recitals
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ch. 39.34 RCW, authorizes local governments
such as the Parties to contract for the joint conduct of activities which each of the Parties is
individually authorized to perform; and
WHEREAS, the cities access the Columbia River for potable water supply. Richland,
Kennewick and Pasco withdraw, treat, and deliver Columbia River water to their residents. West
Richland purchases treated water provided by Richland for a substantial portion of its potable
water supply; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, harmful algae blooms (HABs) and associated toxins were detected
and monitored in the Columbia River; and
WHEREAS, HABs and their associated toxins are an emerging risk to water utilities across
the United States, but at present are not regulated by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) or the Washington State Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, in February 2022, the Cities executed an interlocal agreement to create a
management plan addressing the risks posed by harmful algae blooms to the region’s public
water supplies; and
WHEREAS, in April 2022 the Parties executed an interlocal agreement to fund the
operation of a Regional Algal Bloom Laboratory Screening Service, and
WHEREAS, the April, 2022 agreement has expired; and
WHEREAS, during the 2021 HAB mitigation and response efforts, the availability of
laboratory services to support the regional monitoring needs was identified as a weak link
potentially impacting the effective management of the risk; and
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WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Health and BFHD have partnered to
equip BFHD with equipment and training to establish a local capability to screen untreated water
samples for the presence of toxins associated with the HABs; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to fund ongoing operation of the BFHD laboratory water
screening process; and
WHEREAS, the Cities’ best interests are served by collectively funding a fair share of the
BFHD laboratory operation as an element of its harmful algae bloom management plan because
the BFHD laboratory will be more responsive and less expensive than alternative service
providers.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
II. Agreement
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize a collaborative effort between the Parties to fund a
harmful algae bloom water quality laboratory screening program in support of the regional Quad-City
Algal Bloom Management and Response Plan.
Section 2. Legal Entity
No separate legal or administrative entity is created upon execution of this Agreement.
Section 3. Administration
BFHD shall be the administrator for the purposes of this Agreement and shall operate the harmful
algae bloom screening laboratory and issue invoices to the Cities for laboratory services provided as
described below.
Section 4. Costs, Funding and Contributions
BFHD laboratory testing expenses, for untreated drinking water samples collected and delivered by
the cities, shall be shared between, Richland, West Richland, Pasco and Kennewick. BFHD,
Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco shall each contribute an amount equal to 2/7 (28.6%) of the
laboratory operating costs. West Richland shall contribute an amount equal to 1/7 (14.3%) of the
laboratory operating costs. BFHD shall issue invoices to Richland, West Richland, Pasco, and
Kennewick for the Cities’ respective share of the expenses. Laboratory testing shall be provided at
a flat rate of $65.00 per test, based on the actual cost for providing the services and include time,
materials, and indirect costs per BFHD Fee Policy. Testing fees will be reviewed annually and
adjusted as costs change. BFHD will provide an estimate for budgeting purposes to cities upon
request. BFHD shall submit monthly invoices via e-mail to the Billing/Financial contact of each city,
or their successor listed in Exhibit A.
Section 5. Water Quality Screening Program Responsibilities
BFHD will operate a laboratory using the ELISA analysis method that will be used to analyze
untreated Columbia River water samples. The ELISA method is intended to provide screening for
the presence of HAB-related toxins, but is not sufficient to accurately quantify specific concentrations
of toxins that are needed for treatment process controls and public information. The intended
program involves one sample run every second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning in early
April through the end of November BFHD will provide sample bottles and sample collection
instructions to Richland, Pasco and Kennewick. Richland, Pasco and Kennewick will collect and
deliver untreated Columbia River water samples to the BFHD on the designated days. BFHD will
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complete the laboratory analysis and provide preliminary results on or before the end of the business
day following sample delivery.
In accordance with the Regional Quad-City Algal Bloom Management Plan, if algae bloom related
toxins are detected in the BFHD ELISA analysis, Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick will begin
analytical sampling of untreated and finished water samples at their water treatment plants. The
analytical sampling will use another laboratory for the sample analysis. Richland, Pasco and
Kennewick will cease delivering samples to BFHD screening laboratory until such time as the Cities,
operating under the terms of the Regional Algal Bloom Management Plan and the Washington State
Department of Health regulatory oversight, cease analytical sampling at the water treatment plants.
During analytical sampling, the cost-sharing approach to the BFHD ELISA laboratory will be
suspended. If the BFHD ELISA laboratory is reactivated for municipal water supplies, the cost-
sharing approach will resume.
Section 6. Property
No real or personal property shall be acquired as a consequence of the execution of this Agreement.
Each Party shall own and receive its own copy of BFHD laboratory analysis reports produced as a
result of this Agreement.
Section 7. Additional Resources
BFHD, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland will be responsible for its own labor and
equipment as needed to support sample collection and transportation and for operational decisions
and actions taken in response to laboratory results.
Section 8. Duration
This Agreement shall start effective May 1, 2023 and shall expire on December 31, 2028. This
Agreement may be renegotiated sooner if any rules or regulations regarding the monitoring or
management of HAB change.
Section 9. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by a Party’s written notice to the others, which notice shall be
effective 120 (120) days after received by the last party required to be notified. The remaining
Parties may choose to provide a written modification to this Agreement or continue to operate
under this Agreement without the noticing Party.
Section 10. Notices
Contact information for each agency is provided in Exhibit A. Written notice shall be directed to
the first two names of each agency as identified on Exhibit A. For purposes of this Agreement,
email is considered an acceptable format for official notice.
Section 11. Filing
Upon execution by all parties, this Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written
above. The Cities will post the fully executed Agreement on their respective websites pursuant to
RCW 39.34.040.
Section 12. Modification
This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing, and only with the written consent of
each undersigned party.
Section 13. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable as written, the remainder of this Agreement or the applications of the remainder of
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this Agreement shall not be affected. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are
declared severable.
Section 14. Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction and venue for any action relating to the interpretation, enforcement, or any dispute
arising from this Agreement shall be in Benton County Superior Court. This Agreement shall be
construed, and the legal relations between the Parties hereto shall be determined in accordance
with the laws of the State of Washington.
Section 15. Waiver
No waiver, by any Party hereto, of any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed or
construed to be a waiver of any other term or condition, nor shall the waiver of any breach be
deemed or construed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach, whether of the same term
or condition, or any other term or condition of this Agreement.
Section 16. Authority to Execute.
Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of another person, corporation, partnership,
company, or other organization or entity represents and warrants that he or she is fully authorized
to so execute and deliver this agreement on behalf of the entity or party for which he or she is
signing. The parties hereby warrant to each other that each has full power and authority to enter
into this agreement and to undertake the actions contemplated herein, and that this agreement is
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
Section 17. Counterpart Originals.
Execution of this Agreement and any amendment or other document related to this Agreement
may be by electronic signature and in any number of counterpart originals, each of which shall be
deemed to constitute an original agreement, and all of which shall constitute one whole
agreement.
[Signature Page to Follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement as of the day and year
written above.
BENTON-FRANKLIN HEALTH DISTRICT
__________________________________
Jason Zaccaria, District Administrator
CITY OF RICHLAND CITY OF KENNEWICK
__________________________________ _______________________________
Jon Amundson, City Manager Marie Mosley, City Manager
Attest: Attest:
_________________________________ ________________________________
Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Terri L. Wright, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Lisa Beaton, City Attorney
CITY OF WEST RICHLAND CITY OF PASCO
________________________________ _______________________________
Brent Gerry, Mayor Adam R. Lincoln, Interim City Manager
Attest: Attest:
________________________________ _______________________________
Stephanie Haug, City Clerk Debby Barham, City Clerk
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form:
_________________________________ _______________________________
Jessica Foltz, City Attorney Eric Ferguson, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Organizational Contacts
Benton-Franklin Health District Phone: (509) 460-4200
7102 W. Okanogan Place Fax: (509) 460-4590
Kennewick, WA 99336
Title/Role Contact Name Phone Email
Administrator/Signature Authority Jason Zaccaria 509-460-4567 Jasonz@bfhd.wa.gov
Contracts Manager Bonnie Hall 509-460-4553 Bonnieh@bfhd.wa.gov
Climate Effects Specialist Jim Coleman 509-460-4319 Jamesc@bfhd.wa.gov
Investigations Planning &
Preparedness Manager Erin Hockaday 509-460-4326 Erint@bfhd.wa.gov
Billing Manager Cyndi Cantu 509-460-4276 Cynthiaca@bfhd.wa.gov
City of Richland Phone: (509) 942-7500
625 Swift Blvd, MS-26 Fax: n/a
Richland, WA 99352
Responsibility Contact Name Phone Email
City Manager/Signature Authority Jon Amundson (509) 942-7380 jamundson@ci.richland.wa.us
Public Works Director Pete Rogalsky (509) 942-7558 progalsky@ci.richland.wa.us
Public Works Administrative
Assistant (billing/finance)
Kristin
Rawlinson (509) 942-7466 krawlinson@ci.richland.wa.us
City of Kennewick Phone: (509) 585-4419
210 W. 6th Avenue Fax: n/a
Kennewick, WA 99336
Responsibility Contact Name Phone Email
City Manager/Signature
Authority Marie Mosley (509) 585-4251 Marie.Mosley@ci.kennewick.wa.us
Public Works Director Cary M. Roe (509) 585-4292 Cary.Roe@ci.kennewick.wa.us
Billing/Finance Cindy Meyer (509) 585-4249 Cindy.Meyer@ci.kennewick.wa.us
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City of Pasco Phone:
525 N. 3rd Ave. Fax:
Pasco, WA 99301
Responsibility Contact Name Phone Email
Interim City
Manager/Signature
Authority
Adam Lincoln (509) 543-5760 lincolna@pasco-wa.gov
Public Works Director Steve Worley (509) 543-5738 Worleys@pasco-wa.gov
Finance Director Darcy Buckley (509) 545-3432 buckleyd@pasco-wa.gov
Division Manager Heath Bateman (509) 947-0558 Batemanh@pasco-wa.gov
City of West Richland Phone: (509) 967-3431
3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite
102 Fax: (509) 967-5706
West Richland, WA 99353 UEI #:
Responsibility Contact Name Phone Email
Mayor/Signature Authority Brent Gerry (509) 967-3431 bgerry@westrichland.org
Public Works Director Roscoe Slade (509) 967-5434 roscoe@westrichland.org
Billing/Finance Erin Gwinn (509) 967-3431 accountspayable@westrichland.org
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proclamation
City Council Proclamation Requests
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Barajas will read the proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as, "Asian
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pasco, Washington.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco provide an opportunity
for the City to recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to
recognize and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Pasco citizens and
non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and significance, and
increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of
this city.
Information on how to request proclamations is available on the City's website
(also attached) to provide equitable opportunity for community members and
organizations to have their events and achievements recognized and celebrated.
Observance of national heritage recognition has been incorporated into the
workplan of the Pasco Art and Culture Commission (PACC); the PACC seeks to
bring opportunities to engage, learn, and highlight, art, culture, and heritage
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events and programs in our community to support the work of our community
organizations and partners.
V. DISCUSSION:
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, Mayor Barajas will read the proclamation.
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Proclamation
“Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month”
May 1 – May 31, 2023
WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize the
contributions and achievements of Americans of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island descent; and
WHEREAS, in the United States, Asian Pacific Heritage Week was first celebrated in 1979 and was
extended into AAPI Heritage Month in 1992; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was chosen as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to commemorate
the immigration of the first Japanese citizen, Nakahama Manjiro, to the United States on May 7, 1843,
but also the anniversary of the May 10, 1869, completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad, built in-
part with the back-breaking labor of nearly 20,000 Chinese immigrants; and
WHEREAS, locally, contributions of Asian families in the railroad system played a critical role in
Pasco’s history and economy; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of our Asian and Pacific Inslander
residents which enrich our history, society and culture through languages and religions and, make our
community more vibrant, prosperous, and secure; and
WHEREAS, during AAPI Heritage Month we acknowledge the additional determination, hard work,
and perseverance AAPI put forth to be heard and seen; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity” and through providing
advancement opportunities, organizations can reduce the barriers to professional progression and
consequently reduce employee turnover and increase satisfaction; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do hereby proclaim
May 1 through May 31, 2023, as
"Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month".
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Pasco, State of
Washington, to be affixed this 1st day of May 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco
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City Council Proclamation Request
https://www.pasco-wa.gov/FormCenter/ACS-Form-3-3/City-Council-Proclamation-Request-57-57
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco ideally provide an opportunity for the City to
recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary
achievements of Pasco citizens and non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and
significance, and increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of this city.
Proclamation Policy
1. We ask that requests be submitted 30 days prior to the date needed.
2. All requests should clearly include contact information and affiliation of the person submitting the
request & the person(s) accepting the proclamation.
3. Requests should include draft language and background information about an exceptional event and
sponsoring organization that could be used to prepare the proclamation.
4. Each renewal request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
5. We are unable to accommodate proclamations for out -of-community events or for-profit causes.
6. We ask that National or International groups requesting proclamations have an in -city sponsor.
Submission of a proclamation request does not guarantee issuance. Due to the volume of submissions
received, we cannot grant every request. However, we want to recognize and honor your organization’s
outstanding contributions, commitment, and excellence to our community.
Greetings/Other Recognition
Greetings from the Mayor or other forms of recognition can be issued when a proclamation request doesn’t
meet guidelines. Greetings and/or other recognition shall be used to honor special events or individuals
within the City of Pasco. These may include conventions, community celebrations, award ceremonies,
college graduations, etc. The Mayor also strongly encourages personal achievement and wishes to showcase
significant milestones in the lives of Pasco residents. We ask that any recognition be submitted 30 days prior
to the due date for issue to Pasco residents.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council March 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proclamation
Proclamation Request Information
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mayor Barajas will read the proclamation for "Municipal Clerk Week - April 30th
through May 6th" and present the proclamation to City of Pasco staff Department
Assistant II, Maricela Galvez, Executive Assistant April Culwell, Deputy City
Clerk Krystle Shanks and City Clerk Debby Barham.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco provide an opportunity
for the City to recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to
recognize and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Pasco citizens and
non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and significance, and
increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of
this city.
Information on how to request proclamations is available on the City's website
(also attached) to provide equitable opportunity for community members and
organizations to have their events and achievements recognized and celebrated.
In recent years, staff have initiated proclamations for nationally recognized
history months when they are not requested by a commu nity member or
organization, this has resulted in unintentional delays in recognition.
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V. DISCUSSION:
International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) is the premier organization for
Municipal Clerks. Founded in 1947, IIMC has 75 years of experience improving
the professionalism of Municipal Clerks.
IIMC has more than 15,000 members representing towns, small municipalities
and large urban jurisdictions of more than several million people.
IIMC is affiliated with 49 U.S. and nine (9) Canadian Associations.
This is the 54th Annual Municipal Clerks week and has not been formally
acknowledged by the City of Pasco, WA in many years. The City of Pasco has
three (IIMC members of which two have earned their Certified Municipal Clerk
(CMC) designations and the third member is working towards her CMC
designation.
This is a time to celebrate the experience and growth Ms. Culwell, Ms. Shanks
and Ms. Barham have gained from these educational opportunities, and more
importantly, their willing to share what they have learned with others within the
City. Lastly, to welcome Ms. Galvez to the City Pasco in her role working under
the City Clerk and within the City Manager's Department.
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Proclamation
“54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week”
April 30 - May 6, 2023
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local
government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between
the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
WHEREAS, the Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local
government and community.
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the
affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs,
seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international
professional organizations.
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that the accomplishments of the Office of the Professional
Municipal Clerk be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do recognize
the week of April 30 – May 6, 2023 as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week”
and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerks, April Culwell, Krystle Shanks,
and Debra Barham, and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their
exemplary dedication to the community they represent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 25th day of April 2023.
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
City of Pasco
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City Council Proclamation Request
https://www.pasco-wa.gov/FormCenter/ACS-Form-3-3/City-Council-Proclamation-Request-57-57
Proclamations issued by the Mayor of the City of Pasco ideally provide an opportunity for the City to
recognize exceptional events. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary
achievements of Pasco citizens and non-profit organizations, honor occasions of importance and
significance, and increase public awareness of issues to improve the well-being of the people of this city.
Proclamation Policy
1. We ask that requests be submitted 30 days prior to the date needed.
2. All requests should clearly include contact information and affiliation of the person submitting the
request & the person(s) accepting the proclamation.
3. Requests should include draft language and background information about an exceptional event and
sponsoring organization that could be used to prepare the proclamation.
4. Each renewal request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
5. We are unable to accommodate proclamations for out -of-community events or for-profit causes.
6. We ask that National or International groups requesting proclamations have an in -city sponsor.
Submission of a proclamation request does not guarantee issuance. Due to the volume of submissions
received, we cannot grant every request. However, we want to recognize and honor your organization’s
outstanding contributions, commitment, and excellence to our community.
Greetings/Other Recognition
Greetings from the Mayor or other forms of recognition can be issued when a proclamation request doesn’t
meet guidelines. Greetings and/or other recognition shall be used to honor special events or individuals
within the City of Pasco. These may include conventions, community celebrations, award ceremonies,
college graduations, etc. The Mayor also strongly encourages personal achievement and wishes to showcase
significant milestones in the lives of Pasco residents. We ask that any recognition be submitted 30 days prior
to the due date for issue to Pasco residents.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Darcy Buckley, Finance Director
Finance
SUBJECT: General Fund Monthly Report - March 2023
I. REFERENCE(S):
General Fund Report
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Attached is the General Fund financial update for March 2023.
The General Fund is a major fund of the City. It is the primary governmental fund
of the City and reflects all revenues and expenditures not accounted for in
another fund. The administration provides quarterly reports to Council for other
funds.
V. DISCUSSION:
Please view the attached report for details. Information Technology and Finance
Staff are collaborating to update the Financial Dashboard.
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March 2023
Monthly
General Fund
Report
Prepared by Darcy Buckley, Finance Director
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Permit Type 2022
Count
2022 Permit
Value
2023
Count
2023 Permit
Value
Percentage
Change
Count
Percentage
Change Dollars
Commercial 105 $27,686,365 124 $78,191,546 18%182%
Industrial 19 $4,669,696 17 $6,336,211 -11%36%
Mobile
Home 2 $180,000 2 $50,000 0%-72%
Residential 452 $24,030,866 450 $17,598,272 0%-27%
Total 578 $56,566,928 593 $102,176,028 3%81%
Overview
The intent of this report is to provide an overview of activity in the City's General fund for the
month of March 2023.
General Fund Financial Report / Page 2
The table above reflects year-to-date activity for the years 2022 and 2023. All permitted activity in the
City is included in these totals whether a small or large scale improvement or new construction. In
comparing the totals through March of the two years, the total permit count is slightly higher, but the
value of the permits has increase by 81%.
For the month of March 2023, the number of Single Family Dwelling Unit (SFDU) permits issued was 18
with a total permit value of $5,832,308. The average March value of the SFDU was $324,017. This
monthly average is higher than year-to-date average value at end of February 2023 ($263,334). The
increase may indicate home builder/buyer confidence improvement. Future activity will reveal if higher
permit values is a trend. As compared to year-to-date activity, the 2023 SFDU count and value are lower
in the current year than activity as of March 31, 2022. End of March of 2022, the totals were 60 SFDU
permits with a value of $18.5M. Average home value of $277,656. For 2023, the year-to-date count was
45 SFDU permits with a value of $11.8M. The average value of SFDU permits was $262,977.
Commercial permit value for the month of March recognized the issuance of two large scale multi-family
projects, valued at $69.8M. These projects resulted in significant monthly and year-to-date comparison
improvements, reflected in table above.
Year to Date Building Permit Activity - Comparative
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Year January February March Total
2020 $1,228,682 $1,335,434 $1,112,566 $3,676,681
2021 1,213,199 1,418,146 1,091,618 3,722,963
2022 1,824,145 2,062,012 1,739,441 5,625,598
2023 $1,508,663 $1,777,336 $1,450,611 $4,736,610
The sales tax rate applied to City of Pasco retail sales is 8.9%. January 2023 reflected the
first month of tax collection of .2% to benefit the Pasco Public Facilities District, a voter
approved tax to support construction of an Aquatic Center.
The City of Pasco receives a share of Regular and Optional sales tax (1%), Criminal Justice
(0.1%), and Public Safety (0.3%). Taxes that make up the majority of the 8.9% rate are
distributed to the State and to Franklin County.
The City receives 85% of the 1% Regular and Optional sales tax. Criminal Justice and
Public Safety sales tax is distributed to the City by Franklin County based on different
distribution methods prescribed by State of Washington laws and weighted by population.
Over the past many years the City has benefitted from construction sales tax generated
from major permitting activities, especially construction by large commercial and
industrial partners. These taxes are one-time in nature but the City anticipates more of
these large scale projects to help increase its sales tax base for the next few years.
Below is a comparison of monthly receipts by year. 2023 revenues are greater than
those of 2020 and 2021, but below 2022 collection. One large scale project of 2022
attributes for the tax revenue difference.
Sales Tax
General Fund Financial Report / Page 3 Page 278 of 310
Business Type Jan 2023 Feb 2023 March 2023 Total
Motor Vehicle and
Parts Dealers
$364,527
$397,405
$365,527 $1,127,459
Construction of
Buildings 117,098
166,776
104,334 388,207
Merchant Wholesalers,
Durable Goods 103,710
152,159
124,160 380,028
Sporting Goods,
Hobby, Musical Instrument,
Book, and Miscellaneous
Retailers 111,286
127,684
92,429 331,399
Food Services and Drinking
Places 91,261
96,695
94,043 282,000
Specialty Trade
Contractors 94,502
86,827
84,842 266,171
General Merchandise
Retailers 71,842
86,592
54,461 212,894
Building Material and Garden
Equipment
and Supplies Dealers 56,037
61,330
48,585 165,952
Administrative and Support
Services 71,133
53,682
36,691 161,506
Remaining Categories 427,268 548,186 445,540 1,420,993
Total Sales Tax Distributed $1,508,663 $1,777,336 $1,450,661 $4,736,610
Sales Tax Distribution - 2023
General Fund Financial Report / Page 4
Top 9 by Category - Remaining Consolidated.
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Category of Revenue Biennial Budget YTD March 2023 % Received
Taxes
Retail Sales Tax $44,450,700 $1,440,605 3.24%
Utility Tax 24,204,918 2,531,556 10.46%
General Property Tax 25,863,203 327,367 1.27%
Retail Sales Tax - Public Safety & Criminal Justice 8,780,000 325,450 3.71%
Other Tax 2,392,852 246,198 10.29%
Licenses & Permits 7,481,532 902,242 12.06%
Intergovernmental 7,194,296 611,964 8.51%
Charges for Goods and Services 19,688,841 982,257 4.99%
Fine and Penalties 1,790,529 206,477 11.53%
Miscellaneous 1,828,814 300,833 16.45%
Debt Principal - Proceeds/Repayment Received 113,201 0 0.00%
Transfers and Subsidy - Revenue 35,796,816 0 0.00%
Total $179,585,702 $7,874,919 4.39%
Revenue - Year-to-Date
As of March month-end, three months of a twenty four month time frame has passed or twelve and
one-half (12.5%) percent of the biennium. Revenues are not received in a linear fashion in many
categories. Sales tax for retails sales for January sales is received in March, as there is typically a
two-month reporting and distribution process. Property tax is received primarily in two large
installments in May and November. The Miscellaneous category of revenue reflects a one time
receipt that will not recur later in the year. Transfers and Subsidy category includes planned bond
issuance and sales of capital assets that have not yet occurred.
General Fund Financial Report / Page 5
As noted on the previous page, revenue activity is adjusted to reflect year of earning. This treatment
is made to meet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Below are the results of March
operations following the accounting entries.
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Category Name Biennial Budget Actual as of March
31, 2023 % Spent
Transfers and Subsidy - Expense $40,131,302 $71,604 0.18%
Salaries and Wages 67,719,671 6,280,643 9.27%
Personnel Benefits 21,686,728 2,247,367 10.39%
Supplies 6,665,827 657,986 9.87%
Services 39,990,860 6,409,315 16.03%
Capital Outlays 3,595,460 654,494 18.20%
Debt Principal 8,202,300 0 0.0%
Debt Interest 1,952,408 600 0.03%
Total $189,884,556 $16,322,009 8.60%
Expense - Year-to-Date
As of March month-end, the elapsed time is approximately 12.5% of the biennium. As payroll
processing is spread over 26 pay periods annually, the elapsed time differs slightly from a
month-to-year comparison. For categories of expenditures, services and capital purchases are
the only categories where year-to-date spending is greater than elapsed time expectation.
Spending in both categories do not follow a linear purchase pattern. Service spending for
items like dues and subscriptions (43%), insurance premiums (124%) and service contracts
(65%) reflect one time charges for full year benefit. Inflationary impact may result in the need
for budget adjustment. However, any budgetary need will be assessed as the year progresses.
In the category of Transfers and Subsidy - Expense, funding is transferred and expense
recorded in concert with capital project activity. These transfers will increase when more
construction projects are undertaken as the year progresses. The Capital Outlays category are
reflective of budgeted tool and technology purchases.
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General Fund Financial Report / Page 7
Capital
Projects
M A J O R P R O J E C T S I N P R O G R E S S
General Fund provides support for
capital projects on a regular basis. The
fund also retains all Limited Tax General
Obligation bonds proceeds and transfers
those proceeds to General Construction
Fund as needed per the accounting
standards.
Fire Station 85 - Design and site work for future Fire Station
85 site began in 2022. For 2023, completion of the Fire
Station is anticipated. Funding available from a LTGO bond
issued in 2019 plus an issuance of new debt financing in 2023
will support construction spending. The 2023 - 2024 biennial
budget includes $7 million budget for this project. Carryover
of available budget as of 12/31/2022 will complete the
budgetary authority for 2023 - 2024. As of the end of March
spending is $666,373.
In the month of March, progress related
to construction of Fire Station 85
continued. A long anticipated project for
the construction of a new Animal Control
Facility reflected spending in the month
of March.
Animal Control Facility - Funding for the facility is
shared between the three partner municpalities;
Pasco, Kennewick and Richland. The City of Pasco
issued a bond in 2019 to support construction. The
total project budget is $6.4M. Funds previously
Council Approved will be carryover into the 2023
-2024 Biennial Budget to provide budget authority.
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General Fund Financial Report / Page 8
Financial
Outlook
In preparing for the coming years' activity and sound planning, the City continues efforts to
identify long-term needs. The resulting analysis efforts will allow for options to consider
funding solutions. Part of this process included in the 2023-2024 biennial budget is the
preparation of a General Fund Long - Term Financial Planning model. The goal of this plan is
to assess future community needs and the related demands on the General Fund.
Also part of planning efforts, some of which began in 2022, are various studies related to fee
structure. The need for assessment is especially vital where growth is driving the City's
capital expenditures. Those studies include fire and traffic impact fees and capital expansion
or connection fees for City provided utilities.
As historically true, staff prioritizes efforts to apply for grant funding or low-interest
loans to support community benefiting projects. Successful grant funding and lower
interest loan instruments lessen costs to be passed on to tax and rate payers.
This report reflects activity through the end of March 2023. Revenues are lagging as
compared to a linear comparison of budget expectation. However, when looking at activity
there is not cause for concern. Property tax has will be received in May and November. Sales
tax is behind 2022 year to date receipts. However, 2022 included sales tax for a large
construction project. With that input removed, revenues are on par with 2022. Permitting
revenues are nearly on pace, 12.06% of budgeted. Charges for goods and services are low,
but this delay has the potential to be made up in future months' related to engineering
service activity with construction and the application of internal service funds.
Expense activity is also below budgetary expectation. These differences are a function of
timing of effort and activity. Comparison of budget to actual activity is a monthly partnership
between operating departments and Finance. The continuation of inflationary pressure
remains a concern we are monitoring.
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G E N E R A L F U N D F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T / P A G E 9
Broadmoor
Groundbreaking
Ceremony
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 26, 2023
TO: Adam R. Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: *Resolution No. 4347 & Ordinance No. 4669 - Change Orders No. 18-21
for the Lewis Street Overpass and Budget Amendment
I. REFERENCE(S):
Resolution
Ordinance
Change Order Summary
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4347, authorizing the City Manager
to execute Change Orders No. 11 to the construction contract with Cascade
Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4669, amending the 2023-2024 Capital
Projects Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington,
by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's
Overlay Fund for the Lewis Street Overpass (LSO) Project.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Original Agreement $22,344,999.88
Previous Change Orders Nos. 1-17 $711,828.77
Change Orders No. 18-21 (proposed) $1,223,967.32
New Agreement Total $24,280,795.97
The adopted budget for the project is insufficient to accommodate this change
order. At the close of 2022, three projects had remaining budget available. The
budget availability is a byproduct of lower than expected project costs, as well
as the removal of required City support for grant matching funds. Instead, grant
funds covered 100% of project costs. Therefore, budget authority exists of
$1,070,097. With Council approval, funds will be transferred to support the
Lewis Street Overpass change orders. An additional budget amendment
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ordinance is presented in the amount of $153,870 to accompany this change
order approval for consideration.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Street Lewis the replaces existing Overpass Street Lewis The project
undercrossing, constructed under the BNSF Railyard in 1937, with a new bridge
over the railyard.
On March 1, 2021, Council awarded the Lewis Street Overpass construction
contract in of amount the WA Cascade of LLC Bridge, to Vancouver,
$22,344,999.88.
Since construction began, the project has required seventeen change orders for
a total of $711,828.77.
Three additional change orders are presented for Council approval as follow:
• Change Order 018 - BNSF Bridge S3 Rebar Modification
($41,160.96): On the BNSF Bridge the planned S3 bars allowed for only
1/2" clearance between the bar and the bottom of the block out of the
barrier. JUB has issued a change to have Cascade Bridge refabri cate
new bar so that there is a min of 2" concrete cover. This change order
covers the cost to refabricate 4,488 S3 dowel bars, and remove and
replace the 1,264 S3 bars already installed. Schedule impacts for this
have not been quantified yet, and will be addressed on a later change
order if determined valid.
• Change Order 019 – SEW Subsurface Delay ($848,788.71): When
excavating for Structural Earth Walls 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, the Contractor
discovered: unstable soil, foundation walls from the previous stru cture,
tunnels and stair cases, abandoned fuel tanks, and significant amounts
of debris. Upon consulting with JUB and GPI (Geotech firm), the City
approved Cascade Bridge to proceed on force account to remove debris
and improve the subgrade in the area below the walls. The City has
agreed to extend the contract time 60 days due to these issues, with 57
days being compensable.
• Change Order 020 - Modification to Girder Sweep Means and
Methods ($77,192.65): BNSF stated that they will not allow a girder with
a horizontal sweep out of tolerance to be set and remediated after
placement. To reduce the risk of a girder being out of tolerance at time of
placement, Cascade Bridge modified their means and methods planned
at bid time to include pre-measuring the girder sweeps before the track
window, to ensure all girders were in tolerance. This change order covers
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the cost of the pre-measurement of the girder sweeps; the cost and time
was tracked as force account.
• Change Order 21: Modified Approach Slab – Sleeper Slab and Strip
Seal ($256,825.00): This is a design error. JUB realized in late 2022 that
they had designed the wrong style of approach slab for the BNSF bridge
and reissued several sheets. The change reduces the length of the
approach slab, adds a sleeper slab, changes the expansion joint type,
and modifies the flexible coupling in the barrier. While the amount shows
$256,825.00, this does not take into account that the original bid item for
the BNSF approach slab, A-055, will be marked as NO PAY on the
estimate, as per direction from the City.
V. DISCUSSION:
Change Order 18 is the result of a design change as construction progressed.
The modification of the rebar is to allow more cover and secure connection.
Change Order 19 is necessary as this was an unknown field condition and
required the quick action on part of the contractor and team to remove debris
and create a a suitable subgrade for the overpass.
Change Order 20 is necessary to address the concerns brought fourth by BNSF
which caused a change to the contractors means and methods of installation to
meet this higher requirement.
Change Order 21 is addressing a design error in the approach slab of the
overpass. A design change was issued and thus the Change Order for
construction.
City Staff recommends approval of the proposed Change Orders No. 18, 19, 20,
and 21 with Cascade Bridge, LLC. in the amount of $1,223,967.32
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Resolution – Lewis Street Overpass project - CO 18 - 21 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS
NO. 18 - 21 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CASCADE
BRIDGE, LLC. FOR THE LEWIS STREET OVERPASS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) and Cascade Bridge, LLC. entered into a
Construction Contract on March 1, 2021, to provide for the construction of the Lewis Street
Overpass Project; and
WHEREAS, this project involves the construction of a new 562-foot, 4-span, pre-stressed
concrete overpass, over the BNSF Railway yard and a new 63-foot, voided slab overpass over First
Avenue, along with roadway improvements, backfilling, partial structure removal, retaining wall
construction, earthwork, paving with HMA, landscaping, storm drainage, illumination, water
mains, sanitary sewer, and other associated work; and
WHEREAS, the City and Cascade Bridge, LLC. executed Change Order Nos. 1 - 11 to
provide for additional work not included in the original contract; and
WHEREAS, previously approved Change Order Nos. 1 - 6 were authorized under the
authority provided to the City Manager and the Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 7 was approved by Council on October 3, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Change Order Nos. 8 - 11 were approved by Council on November 21, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, Change Order Nos. 12 – 17 were approved by Council on April 17, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the $1,223,967.32 amount of Change Order Nos. 18 - 21, added to the
cumulative sum of previously approved change orders, exceeds the estimated budget and requires
Council’s approval of a Budget Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That Change Order Nos. 18 - 21 to Cascade Bridge, LLC. are hereby approved by City
Council.
Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to execute Change Order Nos. 18 - 21, a copy of which is
attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit A, on behalf of the City of
Pasco.
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Resolution – Lewis Street Overpass project - CO 18 - 21 - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law this 1st day of May 2023.
_____________________________
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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c Standard
c Unilateral
Project No:Project No: 13007 Project Title:Lewis Street Overpass
FED-AID #: STPUS-HLP-3530(006)
WSDOT: TA4087
Contractor:
Reason for Change:BNSF Bridge S3 Rebar Modification
Detail as Appropriate:
Contract Bid Amount:$22,344,999.88
SALES TAX @ 8.6%:
Total:22,344,999.88$
Subtotal $694,532.34 Subtotal $41,160.96
Sales tax (rate varies)$17,296.43 Sales tax @ 8.9%
Total $711,828.77 Total $41,160.96
Total Change Orders To Date $752,989.73
New Contract Amount
NO
CONTRACTOR Date Date
CONST. MANAGER Date CIP MANAGER Date Date
Bid Item:
A181 BNSF Bridge S3 Rebar Modification 1 LS 41,160.96$
Sales Tax 8.9%
41,160.96$
CITY OF PASCO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 18
On the BNSF Bridge the planned S3 bars allowed for only 1/2" clearance between the bar and the
bottom of the block out of the barrier. JUB has issued a change to have Cascade Bridge
refabricate new bar so that there is a min of 2" concrete cover.
This change order covers the cost to refabricate 4,488 S3 dowel bars, and remove and replace
the 1,264 S3 bars already installed. Schedule impacts for this have not been quantified yet, and
will be addressed on a later change order if determined valid.
Schedule impacts may include additional contract time and/or additional costs associated with this
time.
Cascade Bridge LLC
APPROVED:
$23,097,989.61
IS CONTRACT TIME AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE ORDER
Contract Time Prior to this Change Order…………………………… 530
Revised Total Contract Time…………………………………………….
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
APPROVED:
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDER CURRENT CHANGE ORDER
Total this Change Order …………………………….………….
Subtotal, Additions ………………………………………..
Add the Following Bid Items:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
Modification to Contract time by this Change Order……………….. 0
530
It is mutually agreed by both parties that this Change Order fully describes the change(s) that is (are) being made and that the
compensation for this Change Order is full and complete and is the only compensation due or owing for this Change Order.
Further, it is mutually agreed that this document will supplement the present Contract Documents and that the provisions of the
previously executed Contract Documents shall apply to this Change Order.
APPROVED:
EXHIBIT A
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c Standard
c Unilateral
Project No:Project No: 13007 Project Title:Lewis Street Overpass
FED-AID #: STPUS-HLP-3530(006)
WSDOT: TA4087
Contractor:
Reason for Change:SEW Subsurface Delay
Detail as Appropriate:
Contract Bid Amount:$22,344,999.88
SALES TAX @ 8.6%:
Total:22,344,999.88$
Subtotal $735,693.30 Subtotal $848,788.71
Sales tax (rate varies)$17,296.43 Sales tax @ 8.9%
Total $752,989.73 Total $848,788.71
Total Change Orders To Date $1,601,778.44
New Contract Amount
YES
CONTRACTOR Date Date
CITY OF PASCO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 19
When excavating for Structural Earth Walls 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, the Contractor discovered:
unstable soil, foundation walls from the previous structure, tunnels and stair cases, abandoned fuel
tanks, and significant amounts of debris. Upon consulting with JUB and GPI (Geotech firm), the
City approved Cascade Bridge to proceed on force account to remove debris and improve the
subgrade in the area below the walls.
The City has agreed to extend the contract time 60 days due to these issues, with 57 days being
compensable.
Cascade Bridge LLC
APPROVED:
$23,946,778.32
IS CONTRACT TIME AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE ORDER
Contract Time Prior to this Change Order……………………………530
Revised Total Contract Time…………………………………………….
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
APPROVED:
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDER CURRENT CHANGE ORDER
PROJECT MANAGER
Modification to Contract time by this Change Order………………..60
590
It is mutually agreed by both parties that this Change Order fully describes the change(s) that is (are) being made and that the
compensation for this Change Order is full and complete and is the only compensation due or owing for this Change Order.
Further, it is mutually agreed that this document will supplement the present Contract Documents and that the provisions of the
previously executed Contract Documents shall apply to this Change Order.
APPROVED:
EXHIBIT A
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CONST. MANAGER Date CIP MANAGER Date Date
Bid Item:
A182 SEW Subsurface Delay 1 LS 848,788.71$
Sales Tax 8.9%
848,788.71$ Total this Change Order …………………………….………….
Subtotal, Additions ………………………………………..
Add the Following Bid Items:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
EXHIBIT A
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c Standard
c Unilateral
Project No:Project No: 13007 Project Title:Lewis Street Overpass
FED-AID #: STPUS-HLP-3530(006)
WSDOT: TA4087
Contractor:
Reason for Change:Modification to Girder Sweep Means and Methods
Detail as Appropriate:
Contract Bid Amount:$22,344,999.88
SALES TAX @ 8.6%:
Total:22,344,999.88$
Subtotal $1,584,482.01 Subtotal $77,192.65
Sales tax (rate varies)$17,296.43 Sales tax @ 8.9%
Total $1,601,778.44 Total $77,192.65
Total Change Orders To Date $1,678,971.09
New Contract Amount
NO
CONTRACTOR Date Date
CONST. MANAGER Date CIP MANAGER Date Date
CURRENT CHANGE ORDER
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PROJECT MANAGER
Modification to Contract time by this Change Order………………..0
590
It is mutually agreed by both parties that this Change Order fully describes the change(s) that is (are) being made and that the
compensation for this Change Order is full and complete and is the only compensation due or owing for this Change Order.
Further, it is mutually agreed that this document will supplement the present Contract Documents and that the provisions of the
previously executed Contract Documents shall apply to this Change Order.
APPROVED:
CITY OF PASCO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 20
BNSF stated that they will not allow a girder with a horizontal sweep out of tolerance to be set and
remediated after placement. To reduce the risk of a girder being out of tolerance at time of
placement, Cascade Bridge modified their means and methods planned at bid time to include pre-
measuring the girder sweeps before the track window, to ensure all girders were in tolerance. This
change order covers the cost of the pre-measurement of the girder sweeps; the cost and time was
tracked as force account.
Cascade Bridge LLC
APPROVED:
$24,023,970.97
IS CONTRACT TIME AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE ORDER
Contract Time Prior to this Change Order……………………………590
Revised Total Contract Time…………………………………………….
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
APPROVED:
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDER
EXHIBIT A
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Bid Item:
A183 Modification to Girder Sweep Means and Methods 1 LS 77,192.65$
Sales Tax 8.9%
77,192.65$ Total this Change Order …………………………….………….
Subtotal, Additions ………………………………………..
Add the Following Bid Items:
EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
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Change Order 18-21 Summary
Change Order 018 - BNSF Bridge S3 Rebar Modification $41,160.96
On the BNSF Bridge the planned S3 bars allowed for only 1/2" clearance between the bar and
the bottom of the block out of the barrier. JUB has issued a change to have Cascade Bridge
refabricate new bar so that there is a min of 2" concrete cover. This change order covers the
cost to refabricate 4,488 S3 dowel bars, and remove and replace the 1,264 S3 bars already
installed. Schedule impacts for this have not been quantified yet, and will be addressed on a
later change order if determined valid.
Change Order 019 – SEW Subsurface Delay $848,788.71
When excavating for Structural Earth Walls 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, the Contractor discovered:
unstable soil, foundation walls from the previous structure, tunnels and stair cases, abandoned
fuel tanks, and significant amounts of debris. Upon consulting with JUB and GPI (Geotech firm),
the City approved Cascade Bridge to proceed on force account to remove debris and improve
the subgrade in the area below the walls. The City has agreed to extend the contract time 60
days due to these issues, with 57 days being compensable.
Change Order 020 - Modification to Girder Sweep Means and Methods $77,192.65
BNSF stated that they will not allow a girder with a horizontal sweep out of tolerance to be set
and remediated after placement. To reduce the risk of a girder being out of tolerance at time of
placement, Cascade Bridge modified their means and methods planned at bid time to include
pre-measuring the girder sweeps before the track window, to ensure all girders were in
tolerance. This change order covers the cost of the pre-measurement of the girder sweeps; the
cost and time was tracked as force account.
Change Order 21: Modified Approach Slab – Sleeper Slab and Strip Seal $256,825.00
This is a design error. JUB realized in late 2022 that they had designed the wrong style of approach slab
for the BNSF bridge and reissued several sheets. The change reduces the length of the approach slab,
adds a sleeper slab, changes the expansion joint type, and modifies the flexible coupling in the barrier.
While the amount shows $256,825.00, this does not take into account that the original bid item for the
BNSF approach slab, A-055, will be marked as NO PAY on the estimate, as per direction from the City.
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Capital Projects Budget Amendment- 1
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL CAPITAL
PROJECTS BUDGET (ORDINANCE NO. 4620) OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT THERETO; TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION FUND
FOR THE LEWIS STREET OVERPASS (LSO) PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2021, Pasco City Council approved Resolution No. 4038,
awarding the Lewis Street Overpass construction contract to Cascade Bridge, LLC of Vancouver,
WA in the amount of $22,344,999.88; and
WHEREAS, the City and Cascade Bridge, LLC. executed Change Order Nos. 1 - 11 to
provide for additional work not included in the original contract; and
WHEREAS, previously approved Change Order Nos. 1 - 6 were authorized under the
authority provided to the City Manager and the Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2022, the Pasco City Council approved Resolution No. 4257,
authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 for the amount of $153,555.91; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2022, the Pasco City Council approved Resolution No.
4278, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order Nos. 8-11 for the amount of
$290,640.92; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, the Pasco City Council approved Resolution No. 4339,
authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Order Nos. 12-17 for the amount of
$58,892.60; and
WHEREAS, current proposed Change Order Nos. 18-21 are $1,223,967.32 over the
planned 5% construction contingency amount and are anticipated to exceed the currently adopted
budget for the project; and
WHEREAS, situations that allowed for projects savings related to the exclusion of
previously anticipated and budget grant match and project completion under budgeted funds
exists; and
WHEREAS, project savings can be reallocated to support the Lewis Street Overpass
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Capital Projects Budget Amendment- 2
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 35A.34.200(3), the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Projects
Budget be and the same is hereby amended to provide for the following adjustments to revenues,
transfers in, expenditures, and transfers out by providing authority for any necessary transfer of
money within or between funds indicated, and their subsequent impact to end fund balance:
Fund
EXPENDITURE REVENUE
CONSTRUCTION FUND $153,870 $153,870
OVERLAY FUND $153,870
Total $307,740 $153,870 Section 2. That the additions in appropriations and expenditures are hereby declared
to exist in the above funds for the said uses and purposes as shown above, and the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to issue warrants and transfer funds in accordance
with the provision of the Ordinance.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, Ordinance No. 4620 as previously adopted
heretofore shall remain unchanged.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this Ordinance is 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, phrase or word of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 1st day of May, 2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: ___________________________
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 26, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Darcy Buckley, Finance Director
Finance
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 4667 - Carryover Funds for Capital Projects from 2021-
2022 Biennium
I. REFERENCE(S):
Ordinances - Budget Amendment
Available Capital Budget as of December 31, 2022.
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION OPTION A: (CIP Only): I move to adopt Ordinance No.4667,
amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 4620) of the City of
Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide for additional
appropriation from the carryover of the prior year budget to complete capital
projects, and further, authorize publication by summary only.
-or-
MOTION OPTION B: (CIP and Equipment Replacement): I move to adopt
Ordinance No.4667, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (Ordinances
Nos. 4619 and 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement
thereto; to provide for additional appropriation from the carryover of the prior year
budget vehicle and equipment capital complete projects, capital to and
purchases, and further, authorize publication by summary only.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Capital Improvement Plan: Various Funds - $140,965,501 (Expenditures),
$79,078,536 (Revenues)
Equipment Replacement - Government: $1,414,383 (Expenditures)
Equipment Replacement - Utility: $1,791,673 (Expenditures)
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IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Budget carryovers for capital projects and purchases is a best practice. For large
scale capital projects, the magnitude of construction activity often times does not
lend to completion in a budget period. This process also accommodates project
schedules that may be impacted by purchasing and/or weather delays.
Without the budget carryover process, estimates of construction progress as of
a future date must be made during the budget planning process. When relying
on an estimate for a unique project, it is likely to over or under budget funds.
Carryover of remaining budget for previously approved projects, allows for
consistency in project budgeting.
At the April 24th Council Workshop, staff presented the carryover budget
adjustment unexpended the (b), 35.34.200 RCW per Council to request
appropriation balances of a preceding budget may be carried forward from prior
fiscal periods until fully expended or the purpose accomplished.
The budget carryover is a mathematical calculation of previously approved
budget requests for capital purchases less spending to result in a remaining
budget available figure. During the last biennium, the City found success
obtaining grant and low-interest loan project support. All new funding changes
are not reflected in the existing budget or Capital Improvement Plan. With the
2023-2024 Biennial Budget, a new position of Public Works Financial Analyst
was created. With this addition, the Finance and Public Works Engineering staff
will be collaborating at a greater level to monitor project budgets and evaluate
funding changes.
In 2022, a new project accounting module was placed in use. Its availability is a
useful tool. A year of activity has exposed areas of improvement that can be
instituted for greater reporting capability. With the addition of a new position, PW
Financial Analyst, routine meetings between finance and engineering staff will
occur to provide additional communication surrounding project activity and
project budgets. As a project team, the interdepartmental collaboration will prove
beneficial for long term planning and record keeping.
V. DISCUSSION:
Since the April 24th Council Workshop, staff completed the Equipment
Replacement audit, which consists of budgeted purchases versus actual
biennium purchases.
The Equipment Replacement Funds serve the purpose of accumulating annual
savings for replacement of equipment and vehicles when an asset's service life
is complete. During 2021-2022 biennium, supply chain issues caused significant
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disruption to equipment and vehicle availability. Funds were accumulated and
purchases planned, but availability to procure equipment and vehicles was
limited. For this reason, many planned and pre -funded purchases did not occur
as budgeted. Carryover of these previously budgeted items will allow for
purchases to be supported when items are available.
Staff is asking Council consideration to include the Equipment Replacement
carryover from 2021-2022 budget to the 2023-2024 budget at this time. A second
Ordinance was prepared, as Option B and is attached, which includes both the
CIP and Equipment replacement carryover.
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Supplemental Capital Projects Budget Carryover – 1
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET (ORDINANCE NO. 4620)
OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT
THERETO; TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE
CARRYOVER OF PRIOR YEAR BUDGET TO COMPLETE CAPITAL
PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, on November 28, 2022, the Pasco City Council approved Ordinance No.
4620, adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Projects Budget; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry over unexpended appropriations from the prior budget
period to the current budget period for uncompleted capital improvement projects and capital
equipment purchases; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Finance Department collaborates with City Departments that
manage project activity, completion and funding needs to determine carryover fund applicability
to individual capital improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the budgetary availability of funds has been identified and the City Council
of the City of Pasco finds and determines that such amendment of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
is in the best interests of residents of the City of Pasco and will promote the general health, safety
and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 35A.34.200, the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget be and the
same is hereby amended to provide for carry forward of unexpended balances of a preceding
budget, amending revenues, transfers in, expenditures, and transfers out by providing authority
for any necessary transfer of money within or between funds indicated, and their subsequent
impact to end fund balance:
Fund EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUND 4,494,335
ARTERIAL STREET FUND 860,863
I-182 CORRIDOR TRAFFIC IMPACT FUND 1,526,865
STREET OVERLAY FUND 5,069,124
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND 137,375
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND 9,986,984
MARINA FUND 200,000
PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND 2,283,896
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - REET 10,531,384
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 728,530
OPTION A
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Supplemental Capital Projects Budget Carryover – 2
STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER FUND 469,232
GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 41,126,390 41,118,053
WATER/SEWER UTILITY FUND 63,550,525 37,960,483
Total $ 140,965,501 $ 79,078,536 Section 2. That the additions in appropriations and expenditures are hereby declared
to exist in the above funds for the said uses and purposes as shown above and the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to issue warrants and transfer funds in accordance
with the provision of the Ordinance.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, Ordinance No. 4620 as previously adopted
heretofore shall remain unchanged
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
of this Ordinance is 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, phrase, or word of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after approval, passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ____ day of
_________, 2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: ___________________________
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Supplemental Capital Projects Budget Carryover – 1
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET (ORDINANCE NO. 4620)
OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT
THERETO; TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE
CARRYOVER OF PRIOR YEAR BUDGET TO COMPLETE CAPITAL
PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, on November 28, 2022, the Pasco City Council approved Ordinance No.
4620, adopting the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Projects Budget; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry over unexpended appropriations from the prior budget
period to the current budget period for uncompleted capital improvement projects and capital
equipment purchases;
WHEREAS, the Pasco Finance Department collaborates with City Departments that
manage project activity, completion and funding needs to determine carryover fund applicability
to individual capital improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the budgetary availability of funds has been identified and the City Council
of the City of Pasco finds and determines that such amendment of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
is in the best interests of residents of the City of Pasco and will promote the general health, safety
and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 35A.34.200, the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget be and the
same is hereby amended to provide for carry forward of unexpended balances of a preceding
budget, amending revenues, transfers in, expenditures, and transfers out by providing authority
for any necessary transfer of money within or between funds indicated, and their subsequent
impact to end fund balance:
Fund EXPENDITURES REVENUE
GENERAL FUND 4,494,335
ARTERIAL STREET FUND 860,863
I-182 CORRIDOR TRAFFIC IMPACT FUND 1,526,865
STREET OVERLAY FUND 5,069,124
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND 137,375
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND 9,986,984
MARINA FUND 200,000
PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND 2,283,896
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - REET 10,531,384
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND 728,530
OPTION B
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Ordinance – 2023-2024 Supplemental Capital Projects Budget Carryover – 2
STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER FUND 469,232
GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 41,126,390 41,118,053
WATER/SEWER UTILITY FUND 63,550,525 37,960,483
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND – GOVT
1,414,383
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND – UTILITY
1,791,673
Total $ 144,171,559 $ 79,078,536
Section 2. That the additions in appropriations and expenditures are hereby declared
to exist in the above funds for the said uses and purposes as shown above and the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to issue warrants and transfer funds in accordance
with the provision of the Ordinance.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, Ordinance No. 4620 as previously adopted
heretofore shall remain unchanged
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
of this Ordinance is 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, phrase, or word of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after approval, passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ____ day of
_________, 2023.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: ___________________________
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Fund Source of Funding
2021-2022
Amended Budget
2021-2022
Transactions
Remaining
Revenue
Budget Fund General Ledger Program Description
2021-2022
Amended Budget
2021-2022
Transactions
Remaining
Expense
Budget
Construction State Recreation and Conservation 1,264,351 514,205 750,146 General Genl Fund - CIP Related 13,588,357 9,094,022 4,494,335
Construction Federal Grant - Transportation 2,791,410 - 2,791,410 Arterial Arterial - CIP Related 1,175,904 315,041 860,863
Construction Federal Grant - Transportation 2,215,507 - 2,215,507 I-182 Impact I-182 Impact - CIP Related 3,399,370 1,872,505 1,526,865
Construction Federal Grant - Transportation 278,891 - 278,891 Overlay Str Overlay - CIP Related 7,083,370 2,014,246 5,069,124
Construction Federal Grant - Transportation 25,022,782 8,171,124 16,851,658 CDBG CDBG - CIP Related 4,495,634 4,358,259 137,375
Construction Arterial Streets Fund 1,252,904 472,037 780,867 ARPA ARPA - Grants 3,540,000 27,287 3,512,713
Construction I-182 Impact Fund 3,399,370 1,872,505 1,526,865 ARPA ARPA - CIP Related 9,000,000 2,525,729 6,474,271
Construction Street Overlay Fund 6,294,099 2,032,137 4,261,962 Marina Marina - CIP Related 200,000 - 200,000
Construction
Community Development Block
Grant 4,495,634 4,358,259 137,375 Park Development Park Develop - CIP Related 3,423,718 1,139,822 2,283,896
Construction Process Water Reuse Fund 215,000 - 215,000 Capital Improvements Capital Imprv REET - CIP Related 15,244,023 4,712,639 10,531,384
Construction Marina Fund 200,000 - 200,000 Economic Development Economic Develop - CIP Related 3,243,497 2,514,967 728,530
Construction Park Development Fund 2,813,718 1,139,822 1,673,896 Stadium Stadium/Conv Ctr - CIP Related 810,478 341,246 469,232
Construction Capital Improvements Fund 13,677,880 4,712,639 8,965,241 Total Other Funds 65,204,351 28,915,763 36,288,588
Construction Stadium Fund 810,480 341,246 469,234 Capital Improvements Genl CIP - Capital City Hall 312,887 295,953 16,934
Total Capital Projects Fund 64,732,026 23,613,973 41,118,053 Gen CIP - Economic Enviornment 719,155 - 719,155
Water/Sewer Fund
Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund Loan 14,753,259 6,632,868 8,120,392 Genl CIP - Capital Parks 18,928,959 8,938,939 9,990,020
Water/Sewer Fund Intergovernmental Loans 46,162,952 26,314,680 19,848,272 Genl CIP - Capital Street Related 55,958,227 25,557,907 30,400,320
Water/Sewer Fund American Rescue Plan Act Fund 9,000,000 2,525,729 6,474,271
Total Capital
Improvements Fund 75,919,228 34,792,799 41,126,429
Water/Sewer Fund Department of Commerce 8,870,000 7,647,124 1,222,876 Water/Sewer Capital Water CIP 49,217,126 17,172,317 32,044,809
Water/Sewer Fund Capital Improvements Fund 1,566,143 - 1,566,143 Capital Irrigation CIP 1,275,615 309,210 966,405
Economic Development Fund 2,514,967 1,786,437 728,530 Capital Sewer CIP 42,739,579 23,567,007 19,172,572
Water/Sewer Fund 82,867,321 44,906,837 37,960,484 Capital PWRF CIP 23,842,558 13,237,671 10,604,887
Total Outstanding
Revenue Capital Budget 147,599,347 68,520,811 79,078,536 Capital PWRF 2,157,096 1,395,285 761,811
Total Water/Sewer
Utility Fund 119,231,974 55,681,490 63,550,484
Total Available Capital
Budget 260,355,553 119,390,052 140,965,501
Revenue Carryovers Expense Carryovers
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Fund General Ledger Program Description
2021-2022
Amended Budget
2021-2022
Transactions
Remaining
Expense
Budget
Equipment
Replacement - Govt Vehicles/Equipment 3,973,905 2,559,522 1,414,383
Equipment
Replacement - Utility Vehicles/Equipment 2,037,070 245,397 1,791,673
6,010,975 2,804,918 3,206,057 Total Available Capital Equipment/Vehicle Budget Page 307 of 310
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 27, 2023
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Regular
Meeting: 5/1/23
FROM: Adam Lincoln, City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Cancellation of May 22, 2023 Council Workshop
I. REFERENCE(S):
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve the cancellation of the regularly scheduled Council
Workshop set for May 22, 2023.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Per the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section 2.05.010, the City Council may
cancel regular business meetings or workshops, by motion, at their discretion.
V. DISCUSSION:
The City Manager and several key staff will be at a conference the week of May
22nd and other executive leadership team members will be away for other
reasons.
As a result of the absences of key staff, there are no items scheduled for Council
review and discussion on May 22nd. It is staff's recommendation that this
Workshop be cancelled.
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re-
investment in community infrastructure including, but not limited to:
• Completion of Transportation System Master Plan and design standard updates to promote greater
neighborhood cohesion in new and re-developed neighborhoods through design elements, e.g.;
connectivity, walkability, aesthetics, sustainability, and community gathering spaces.
• Completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation
strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. • Completion of the Housing Action and Implementation Plan with a focus on a variety of housing to address
the needs of the growing population.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services and programs, including, but not
limited to:
• Adopting policies and strategic investment standards to assure consistency of long-range planning to include
update of impact fees, area fees to specific infrastructure, and SEPA mitigation measures related to new
development, e.g.; schools, traffic, parks, and fire.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system including, but not limited to:
• Application of the adopted Transportation System Master Plan including development of policies, regulations,
programs, and projects that provide for greater connectivity, strategic investment, mobility, multi -modal
systems, accessibility, efficiency, and safety.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Promote proactive approaches for the strategic investment of infrastructure, staffing, and equipment
including, but not limited to:
• Adoption and develop implementation strategies for Comprehensive Fire Master Plan aimed at maintaining the
current Washington State Rating Bureau Class 3 community rating.
• Collaboration with regional partners to influence strategies to reduce incidences of homeless by leveraging
existing resources such as the newly implemented 0.1% mental health sales tax, use of resource navigator
programs, and other efforts. • Development of an implementation strategy for the Comprehensive Police Master Plan to support future service
levels of the department to assure sustainability, public safety, officer safety, crime control, and compliance
with legislative mandates.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Promote and encourage economic vitality including, but not limited to:
• Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions including zoning code changes,
phased sign code update, and development regulations and standards.
• Completion of Area Master Plans and environmental analysis complementing the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan such as Downtown and Broadmoor Master Plans.
• Development of an Economic Development Plan, including revitalization efforts.
COMMUNITY IDENTITY
Identify opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion, and image including, but not limited to:
• Development of a Community Engagement Plan to evaluate strategies, technologies, and other opportunities
to further inclusivity, community engagement, and inter-agency and constituent coordination efforts.
• Support of the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art
and culture programs, recognition of significant events or occurrences, and participation/sponsorship of events
within the community.
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CALIDAD DE VIDA
Promover una calidad de vida alta a través de programas de calidad, servicios, inversiones y reinversiones
apropiadas en la infraestructura de la comunidad incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Terminar el Plan de Transportación para promover más cohesión entre nuestras vecindades actuales y re-desarrolladas
a través de elementos de diseño, p.ej. conectividad, transitabilidad, sostenibilidad estética, y espacios para reuniones
comunitarias.
• Terminar el Plan de los Parques, la Recreación, y los Espacios Vacíos y el desarrollo de una estrategia de
implementación para mejorar tales servicios justamente a lo largo de la comunidad.
• Terminar el Plan de Acción e Implementación de Viviendas con un enfoque en una variedad de viviendas para tratar las
necesidades del aumento en la población.
SOSTENIBIILIDAD FINANCIERA
Mejorar la viabilidad a largo plazo, el valor, y los niveles de los servicios y los programas, incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Adoptar las políticas y los estándares de inversión estratégica para asegurar consistencia en la planificación a largo
plazo para incluir la actualización de las tarifas de impacto, las tarifas en áreas de infraestructura específica, y las
medidas de mitigación SEPA relacionadas con el nuevo desarrollo, p.ej. escuelas, tráfico, parques, e incendios.
RED DE TRANSPORTACION COMUNITARIA
Promover un sistema de transportación multimodal en alta operación incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Aplicar el Plan de Transportación que fue adoptado, incluyendo el desarrollo de las políticas, las reglas, los programas,
y los proyectos que proporcionan más conectividad, inversión estratégica, movilidad, sistemas multimodales,
accesibilidad, eficiencia, y seguridad.
SEGURIDAD COMUNITARIA
Promover métodos proactivos para la inversión estratégica en la infraestructura, el personal, y el equipo
incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Adoptar y desarrollar estrategias de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo para Incendios. Con el propósito de
mantener la clasificación comunitaria actual en la tercera Clase del Departamento de Clasificación del Estado de
Washington.
• Colaborar con socios regionales para influenciar estrategias que reduzcan los incidentes de personas sin hogar al
hacer uso de los recursos actuales como el impuesto de ventas de 0.1% implementado recientemente para la salud
mental, el uso de programas para navegar los recursos, y otros esfuerzos.
• Desarrollar una estrategia de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo de la Policía para apoyar los niveles futuros
de servicio del departamento para asegurar la sostenibilidad, la seguridad pública, la seguridad de los policías, el
control de crímenes, y el cumplimiento con los mandatos legislativos.
VITALIDAD ECONOMICA
Promover y fomentar vitalidad económica incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Implementar el Plan Comprehensivo del Uso de Terreno a través de acciones relacionadas, incluyendo cambios de los
códigos de zonificación, actualización en las etapas de los códigos de las señales, y el desarrollo de las reglas y los
estándares.
• Terminar los Planes de las Áreas y un análisis ambiental el cual complementa al plan integral de uso de la tierra como a
los Planes del Centro y de Broadmoor.
• Desarrollar un Plan de Desarrollo Económico, el cual incluya esfuerzos de revitalización.
IDENTIDAD COMUNITARIA
Identificar oportunidades para mejorar la identidad comunitaria, la cohesión, y la imagen incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Desarrollar un Plan de Participación de la Comunidad para evaluar las estrategias, las tecnologías, y otras
oportunidades para promover la inclusividad, la participación de la comunidad, y los esfuerzos interdepartamentales y de
coordinación de los constituyentes.
• Apoyar a la Comisión de las Artes y Cultura al promover la unidad y la celebración de la diversidad a través de
programas de arte y cultura, reconocer eventos o acontecimientos significantes, y participar/patrocinar eventos dentro
de la comunidad.
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