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AGENDA
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, July 14, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
4. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT – the public may comment on each topic scheduled for
discussion, up to 2 minutes per person with a total of 8 minutes per item. If
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opposing sides wish to speak, then both sides receive an equal amount of
time to speak or up to 4 minutes each side.
3 - 26 (a) Resolution - Loni & Luis Montes Lease Agreement Portion of
Parcel No. 112330255 (5 minute staff presentation)
27 - 34 (b) Resolution - Awarding Bid No. 23506 for the A Street and 6th
Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project to Ellison
Earthworks, LLC (5 minute staff presentations)
35 - 62 (c) Countywide Planning Policies (5 minute staff presentation)
The City Council is not required to take formal action on the CWPPs;
however, the Council is welcome to submit comments to the Board of
County Commissioners (BoCC) for Franklin County as the authority
to adopt the CWPPs.
63 - 77 (d) FY26 Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Programs Discussion (3 minutes for staff
presentation)
6. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
9. ADDITIONAL NOTES
78 - 79 (a) Adopted Council Goals (Reference Only)
(b) 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
City 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 July 8, 2025
TO: Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 7/14/25
FROM: Jesse Rice, Director
Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Resolution - Loni & Luis Montes Lease Agreement Portion of Parcel No.
112330255 (5 minute staff presentation)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Presentation
Proposed Resolution with Lease Agreement
2015 Lease Agreement
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Total Three-Year Term Rent, including leasehold tax - $4,534.11
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Loni and Luis Montes has leased a portion of Parcel No. 112330255, (the open
space located behind their business at 1900 W A Street and adjacent to the
previous Tri-Cities Animal Shelter) since 2015 for the use of storage of
materials and equipment related to the lessee's business. The lease consisted
on one 5-year initial term, and two optional executed two-year extension terms
which finalized the lease agreement this year.
The new lease agreement consists of one 3-year term and includes an annual
rental term market rate adjustment. Staff worked with the City's real estate
representative to identify current market value based on type and square
footage of space and determined that the 3% per year increase included in the
expired lease was appropriate to apply to the new 3-year term lease. This 3%
annual increase is included in the Rent table below.
Rent: Loni and Luis Montes shallpay City of Pasco rent for the use of the
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premises. The rent payment amounts shall be as follows over the life of the
agreement:
Annual Rent
1st Year of Lease (January – December 2025) $1,300.00/annual
2nd Year of Lease (January – December 2026) $1,339.00/annual
3rd Year of Lease (January – December 2027) $1,379.17/annual
If extended:
4th Year of Lease (January – December 2028) $1,420.55/annual
5th Year of Lease (January – December 2029) $1,463.17/annual
Lease Tax: Additionally lessee will also pay the City of Pasco Washington
State Lease Excise Tax as indicated in the agreement:
1st Year of Lease (January – December 2025) $166.92/annual
2nd Year of Lease (January – December 2026) $171.93/annual
3rd Year of Lease (January – December 2027) $177.09/annual
If extended:
4th Year of Lease (January – December 2028) $182.40/annual
5th Year of Lease (January – December 2029) $187.87/annual
If agreement fully executed, a 5-year total of $7,788.10.
V. DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends and requests the approval of the 3-year lease with Loni and
Luis Montes for the use of storage of materials and equipment related to the
lessee's business as proposed on the attached draft lease agreement.
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Pasco City Council
July 14, 2025
Workshop
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Loni & Luis Montes Lease
Agreement for Portion of
Parcel No. 112330255
July 14, 2025
Pasco City Council
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Loni & Luis Montes Lease Renewal
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•Most recent lease was initiated in 2015, with a 5 -year
initial term, and two 2 -year extension option, both
which are completed.
•Loni & Luis Montes owners Loni's Sign Services
wishes to renew the lease to continue the use a
portion of the open space located behind 1900 West
A. St.
•City’s Real Estate representative performed
comparison and determined 3% annual rental rate
increase aligns with current market standards.
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Exhibit A
Leased Area Outlined in Red
Parcel # 112330255
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Loni & Luis Montes Lease Renewal
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Loni & Luis Montes shall pay City of Pasco rent for the
use of the premises. The rent payment amounts shall be
as follows over the life of the agreement.
Rent:
1st Year of Lease (January – December 2025) $1,300.00/annual
2nd Year of Lease (January – December 2026) $1,339.00/annual
3rd Year of Lease (January – December 2027) $1,379.17/annual
Extended:
4th Year of Lease (January – December 2028) $1,420.55/annual
5th Year of Lease (January – December 2029) $1,463.17/annual
If agreement fully executed, a rent total of $6,901.89
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Lessee will also pay the City of Pasco Washington State
Lease Excise Tax as indicated in the agreement:
Lease Hold Tax:
1st Year of Lease (January – December 2025) $166.92/annual
2nd Year of Lease (January – December 2026) $171.93/annual
3rd Year of Lease (January – December 2027) $177.09/annual
Extended:
4th Year of Lease (January – December 2028) $182.40/annual
5th Year of Lease (January – December 2029) $187.87/annual
If agreement fully executed a Lease Excise Tax total of $886.21
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Loni & Luis Montes
Lease Renewal
Council Policy Decision:
Asking Council to approve Resolution
authorizing the new lease agreement as
presented.
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Resolution - 2025- 2028 Loni & Luis Montes Lease Agr - 1
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3-YEAR
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LONI & LUIS MONTES AND THE CITY
OF PASCO FOR OPEN LAND LOCATED BEHIND 1900 WEST A STREET
PASCO, WA.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) entered into a 5-Year Lease with Loni & Luis
Montes, the “Premises” dated December 21, 2015, that included two 2-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, the current lease and both lease extensions are completed; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Loni & Luis Montes desire to establish a new 3-Year Lease
Agreement for continued use of storage of materials and equipment related to the business at the
Premises; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due
consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to extend the Lease with
Loni & Luis Montes at the Premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of the Lease
Agreement between Loni & Luis Montes and the City of Pasco; a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Interim City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington,
is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute said Lease Agreement on behalf
of the City of Pasco; and to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City of Pasco.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of July,
2025.
_____________________________
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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LEASE AGREEMENT
LONI & LUIS MONTES
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is effective _____________, hereinafter referred to as
“Agreement”, by and between the City of Pasco, Washington, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred
to as “City", and Loni & Luis Montes, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee", and collectively as the "Parties."
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants herein set out, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Description of Premises. The City hereby leases to Lessee approximately 11,000 square feet of open
land, as shown on the attached Exhibit "A", Parcel Number 112330255, located behind 1900 West A
Street, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, hereinafter referred to as “Premises”.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years commencing on the 1 st day of January, 2025,
and ending on the 31st day of December, 202 7. The Parties may agree to extend the lease term for two
(2) additional one (1) year extensions by executing a written notice via mail stating that the Parties are
interested in extending the lease for an additional year.
3. Rent. The Lessee shall pay the City as rent for the Premises, the amount of one thousand three hundred
dollars ($1,300.00) per year during the term of this Agreement beginning with the calendar year 2025
with an increase of 3% annually. The rent shall be payable on or before the 31st day of January each
year.
Year Total
2025 $1,300.00
2026 $1,339.00
2027 $1,379.17
2028 $1,420.55
2029 $1,463.17
4. Taxes and Assessments. The Lessee shall be responsible for paying any State Leasehold Taxes
assessed by the State of Washington under RCW 82.29A. These taxes shall be payable to the City at
the same time as the Rent specified in Section 3 of this Agreement. Should the State of Washington
modify the leasehold excise tax rate or impose any additional taxes on the leasehold, the Lessee’s tax
obligation shall be adjusted accordingly.
Year Total
2025 $166.92
2026 $171.93
2027 $177.09
2028 $182.40
2029 $187.87
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5. Use. The Lessee shall use the Premises for the following purposes: storage of materials and equipment
related to Lessee’s masonry business. No other uses, activities, or operations shall be conducted by the
lessee upon the Premises without first obtaining the prior written consent of the City.
6. Condition and Maintenance.
a. The Lessee has inspected the Premises, is familiar with the present condition of the Premises
and agrees to accept the Premises in that condition at the commencement of the term.
b. Lessee shall maintain the Premises in clean and sanitary conditions, free of fire or other casualty
hazards. The Lessee shall be solely responsibility for the security, maintenance, and protection
of its property stored at the Premises.
c. Lessee shall be required to maintain the property and fencing, in compliance with all provisions
of the Pasco Municipal Code.
7. Surrender of Premises. On the termination date of the Agreement, the Lessee shall surrender the
Premises to the City in the same condition as when received, excepting, however, damage by the
elements, ordinary wear and tear, and additions or alterations made by the Lessee and not required by
the City to be removed or altered by the Lessee.
8. Access to Premises. Notwithstanding the Lessee's use and control of the Premises, the City and its
agents, employees, and/or independent contractors designated by the City, shall have the right to enter
in or upon the Premises at any time during the term of the Agreement for the purpose of inspecting or
repairing the Premises, provided, however, that in entering upon the Premises, the person shall not
unreasonably interfere with the Lessee's use of the Premises.
9. Alterations and Improvements. The Lessee shall not be permitted to make alterations and additions
to the Premises without the written approval of the City. Such approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The Lessee may remove any alteration or improvement, if it wishes upon termination of the
Agreement provided it restores the Premises to substantially the same condition as it was on the first
day of the Agreement, excepting damage by the elements and ordinary wear and tear. The Lessee shall
remove any improvement and alteration upon termination of this Agreement if so requested in writing
by the City. Any addition or improvement made to the Premises by the Lessee and not removed shall
upon termination of the Agreement belong to and become property of the City without cost to the City.
Nothing shall be removed which will affect the structural integrity of the building.
10. Environmental Requirements. Lessee represents, warrants, and agrees that it will conduct its
activities on and off the Premises in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. As used in this
Agreement, “Environmental Laws” includes all Federal, State, and local environmental laws, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judicial or administrative decrees, orders, decisions, authorizations or permits,
including, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et. seq.,
the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et. seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §
1251, et. seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1101, et. seq.,
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S. C. § 9601, et.
seq., the Oil Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq., and any other comparable state, local,
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city, county or federal statute or ordinance pertaining to the environment or natural resources and all
regulations pertaining thereto.
Toxic or hazardous substances are not allowed on the Premises without the express written permission
of the City and under such terms and conditions as may be specified by the City.
Lessee agrees that it will be responsible for all damages and costs associated with release of any such
substances upon the Premises occurring during the term of this Agreement, including any cleanup costs.
11. Indemnity/Hold Harmless. Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
officials, employees, independent contractors, and/or volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage to property, which
arises out of Lessee's use of the Premises, or from the conduct of Lessee's business, or from any activity,
work or thing done, permitted, or suffered by Lessee in or about the Premises, except only such injury
or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the City.
12. Insurance. The Lessee 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
Lessee's operation and use of the Premises.
a. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Lessee shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
i. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on Insurance Services Office
(ISO) occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover the premises and contractual liability. The
City shall be named as an insured on Lessee's Commercial General Liability insurance
polity using ISO Additional Insured-Managers or Lessors of Premises Form CG 20 11 or
a substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
ii. Property insurance shall be written on an all-risk basis.
b. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Lessee shall maintain the following insurance limits:
i. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate.
ii. Property insurance shall be written covering the full value of Lessee's property and
improvements with no coinsurance provisions.
c. Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions for Commercial General Liability insurance:
i. The Lessee's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess
to the Lessee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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ii. The Lessee'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.
d. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best
rating of not less than A:VII.
e. Verification of Coverage. Lessee shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of
the mandatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured
endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Lessee.
f. Waiver of Subrogation. Lessee and City hereby release and discharge each other from all
claims, losses, and liabilities arising from or caused by any hazard covered by property
insurance on or in connection with the Premises or said building(s). This release shall apply
only to the extent that such claim, loss or liability is covered by insurance.
g. City 's Property Insurance. The City shall purchase and maintain during the term of the
Agreement all-risk property insurance covering the buildings for their full replacement value
without any coinsurance provisions. If the City is a member of a self-insured risk pool
membership will satisfy listed requirements.
Lessee shall comply with all insurance regulations so that the lowest fire, lightning, explosion, extended
coverage, and liability insurance rates may be obtained. Nothing shall be done or kept in or on the
Premises by Lessee which will cause an increase in the premium for any such insurance of the Premises
or on any building of which the Premises are a part or on any contents located therein, over the rate
usually obtained for the property use of the Premises permitted by this Agreement or which will cause
cancellation of any such insurance.
In the event the Lessee's use of the Premises is responsible for an increase in the insurance rates on the
building of which the Premises are a part, then in such event, Lessee agrees to pay any resulting increase
in premiums on such building.
13. Damage to Property on Premises. Lessee agrees that all property of every kind and description kept,
stored, or placed in or on the Premises shall be at Lessee's sole risk and hazard and that the City shall
not be responsible for any loss or damage to any of such property resulting from fire, explosion, water,
steam, gas, electricity, or the elements, whether or not originating in the Premises, caused by or from
leaks or defects in or breakdown of plumbing, piping, wiring, hearing, or any other facility, equipment,
or fixtures or any other cause or act except resulting from the gross negligence of the City or anyone
for whom the City may be responsible.
14. Damage by Casualty. In case the Premises shall be destroyed or shall be so damaged by fire or other
casualty, as to become untenantable, then in such event, at the option of the City , this Agreement shall
terminate from the date of such damage or destruction and the Lessee shall immediately surrender such
Premises and all interest therein to the City , and Lessee shall pay rent only to the time of such surrender.
The City shall exercise such option to terminate this Agreement by notice in writing delivered to Lessee
within ten (10) days after such damage or destruction. In the event that the City shall not elect to
terminate this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and the City shall repair
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the Premises with all reasonable promptitude, placing the same in as good a condition as it was at the
time of the damage, or abate in proportion to the extent and duration of untenantability. In either event
Lessee shall remove all rubbish, debris, merchandise, furniture, equipment, and other personal property,
within ten (10) days after the request of the City. If the Premises shall be only slightly injured by fire
or the elements, so as not to render the same untenantable and unfit by occupancy, then the City shall
repair the same within a reasonable time, and in that case the rent shall not abate. No compensation or
claim shall be made by or allowed to the Lessee by reason of any inconvenience or annoyance arising
from the necessity of repairing any portion of the building or the Premises, regardless of the cause of
such necessity.
15. Public Requirements. Lessee shall comply with all laws, orders, ordinances, and other public
requirements now or hereafter affecting the Premises or the use thereof, and Lessee agrees to hold
harmless and indemnify the City from expense or damage resulting from failure to do so. The Premises
is not exempted from compliance with zoning or any other municipal codes or ordinances, nor from
any other requirements of law due to title being in the name of the City.
16. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate pursuant to the terms in Section 3 herein, unless
terminated as follows:
a. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days advance written notice with
any prepaid rent prorated and that portion for the unexpired term of the Agreement being
refunded.
17. Assignment or Sublet. Lessee shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein, nor
sublet the whole or any part of the Premises, nor grant an option for assignment, transfer or sublease
for the whole or any part of the Premises, nor shall this Agreement or any interest therein be assignable
or transferable by operation of law, or by any process or proceeding of any Court or otherwise, without
the prior written consent of the City.
18. Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute regarding the terms, interpretation or breach of this
Agreement, the Parties shall first meet in a good faith to resolve the dispute. In the event the dispute
cannot be resolved by agreement of the Parties, either with or without the assistance of mediation, 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 being 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. The City retains the right to seek an unlawful
detainer action or other legal action as may be necessary to regain possession of the Premises upon the
default in the payment of rent, termination of the Agreement, or a material breach of the substantive
provisions of this Agreement.
19. General Provisions.
a. For the purposes of this Agreement, time is of the essence.
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b. Notices provided for in this Agreement shall be sent by mail to the physical address of the
Parties or by electronic transmission to the e-mail addresses designated for the Parties below.
i. City of Pasco
Attn: Parks & Recreation
PO Box 293
Pasco, WA 99301
(509)543-5757
Parks@pasco-wa.gov
ii. Loni & Luis Montes
12231 Scenic View Dr
Pasco, WA 99301
(509)948-7884
Luis@legionliners.com
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between and among the Parties
and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements among them respecting the subject matter of
this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hand as of the date first written
above.
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON LESSEE:
Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager Loni Montes
Luis Montes
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
PARCEL #: 112330255
Leased Area Outlined in Red
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 9, 2025
TO: Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 7/14/25
FROM: Maria Serra, Public Works Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Resolution - Awarding Bid No. 23506 for the A Street and 6th Avenue
Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project to Ellison Earthworks, LLC
(5 minute staff presentations)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Presentation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Dicussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Proposed Bid Award: $351,270.09
Total Estimated Project Cost: $380,835.00
100% grant funded.
Funding Source Funding Authorized
Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) [Fed Grant] $552,000.00
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The City secured Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding to
upgrade the intersection of West A Street and 6th Avenue. Improvements
include sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, pavement patching, pavement
markings, illumination, rapid flashing beacons, and other associated work.
Although the initial grant included a local match requirement, early construction
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obligation qualified this project for 100% HSIP funding.
V. DISCUSSION:
The Project was advertised for bids on June 4 and June 11, 2025. On June 26,
2026 at 2:00pm two (2) bids were received and publicly opened by the City.
The proposal contained one (1) bid schedule. The lowest qualified bidder was
selected based on the grand total. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by
Ellison Earthworks, LLC. of Richland, WA in the amount of $351,270.09. The
Engineer's Estimate is $380,835.00.
Bid Tabulation
Ellison Earthworks, LLC. $351,270.09
C&E Trenching LLC $396,682.75
City Staff completed the review of the bid submittal, found no exemptions or
irregularities, State Washington award from concurrence received and of
Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
City bid to Ellison Earthworks, LLC. of Staff recommends award of the
Richland, WA.
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Resolution – A St. & 6th Ave. Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Bid Award - 1
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AWARDING BID NO. 23 506 FOR THE A STREET AND 6TH AVENUE
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO ELLISON
EARTHWORKS, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) identified the A Street and 6th Avenue Pedestrian
Crossing Improvements Project in the approved Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Contract provides for the improvement of the intersection of West A
Street and 6th Avenue including sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, pavement patching,
pavement markings, illumination, rapid flashing beacons, and other associated work; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited sealed public bids for this project, identified as A Street
and 6th Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, on June, 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., two (2) bids were received and opened by
the City; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive bidder was Ellison Earthworks, LLC with a bid of
$351,270.09, the Engineer’s Estimate was $380,835.00; and
WHEREAS, the bid documentation was reviewed, and the bidder was determined to be
responsible and responsive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City hereby awards the A Street and 6th Avenue Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements Project to Ellison Earthworks, LLC, in the amount of $351,270.09; and further
authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute the Contract documents.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
immediately upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of July,
2025.
_____________________________
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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C&E Trenching LLC $396,682.75
Engineer’s Estimate: $380,835.00
Bid Tabulation
•The City solicited public bids for this project on June 4, 2025.
Bids were publicly opened on June 26, 2026.
•Two (2) bids were received, the lowest responsive bidder was
Ellison Earthworks, LLC in the amount of $351,270.09.
•Federally funded by Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP).
•City Staff reviewed the bid submittal and found no exemptions
or irregularities. Staff recommends award of the Contract to
Ellison Earthworks, LLC.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 10, 2025
TO: Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 7/14/25
FROM: Haylie Miller, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Countywide Planning Policies (5 minute staff presentation)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Countywide Planning Policies (CWPPs)
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City Council is not required to take formal action on the CWPPs; however,
the County of Board the comments to to welcome is Council submit
Commissioners (BoCC) for Franklin County as the authority to adopt the
CWPPs.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the ratification of the CWPPs.
However, the updated policies will shape long-term planning decisions and
capital improvement programming, including future grant eligibility.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Under the Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A), counties
and cities are required to adopt Countywide Planning Policies that serve as a
framework for developing and updating local comprehensive plans. CWPPs
guide growth, development, transportation, and infrastructure coordination
across jurisdictions.
The CWPPs were updated during the last periodic cycle, in 2019. There have
been no other amendments since they were first adopted in 1993.
This update reflects:
Changes in state law (e.g., House Bill 1220 - housing needs planning)
2020 Census data and growth trends
Regional climate change and equity goals
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New policies on urban growth area (UGA) expansion criteria
Coordination language for the upcoming 2025 periodic update
The updated CWPPs were developed in collaboration with Franklin County,
and the Cities of Pasco, Mesa, Connell and Kahlotus Countywide Planning
Policy Committee. The final draft prepared by County and City staff is attached
for review.
V. DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with a summary
of recent amendments to the Franklin County Countywide Planning Policies
(CWPPs). Staff recommends that the City Council review the proposed
amendments and offer feedback for consideration by Franklin County prior to
formal adoption. No formal action by the City Council is required currently.
Franklin County will formally adopt the CWPPs following consideration of input
from the City of Pasco and other municipalities within the county.
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Attachment A
COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING POLICIES
The following County-Wide Planning Policies were developed and adopted by Franklin County in
coordination with the cities within Franklin County to establish a framework to ensure that county and
city comprehensive plans are consistent with one another as required by the Growth Management Act.
I. Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020
1. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and
adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth
consistent with the following:
A. Urban Growth: Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities
exist or can be provided in a cost efficient manner.
B. Reduce Sprawl: Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling,
low-density development.
C. Transportation: Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that may reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled, and are based on regional
priorities and coordinated with the comprehensive plans of Franklin County, the Cities of
Pasco, Mesa, Connell and Kahlotus, the Washington Department of Transportation
(WSDOT), and the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments.
D. Housing: Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the
Franklin County population and promote a variety of residential densities and housing types,
and encourage preservation of existing housing stock.
E. Economic Development: Encourage economic development consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plans. Promote economic opportunity for all residents of the county,
especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and
expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional
differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas
experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the county's natural
resources, public services, and public facilities.
F. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from
arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
G. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure
predictability, and through a process which provides for integrated and consolidated review.
H. Natural Resource Industries: Maintain and enhance natural resource based industries
including: productive agriculture (cultivation and grazing), fisheries, and mineral industries.
Encourage the conservation and improvement of productive agricultural lands and
discourage incompatible uses.
I. Open Space and Recreation: Encourage the retention of useful open space and green space
and enhance development of recreational opportunities, enhance critical fish and wildlife
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habitat, increase public access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and
recreation facilities.
J. Environment: Protect and enhance the environment and enhance the region’s high quality
of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water for all uses, including
potable domestic requirements.
K. Citizen Participation and Coordination: Encourage the involvement of citizens and tribes in
the planning process, including the participation of vulnerable populations and
overburdened communities, and ensure coordination between communities, tribes, and
jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
L. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development
is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally
established minimum standards.
M. Historic Preservation: Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and
structures that have historical or archaeological significance.
N. Climate change and resiliency. As determined to be appropriate by each jurisdiction
consistent with the Growth Management Act, County and city comprehensive plans will
include policies to adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate; support
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled; prepare for
climate impact scenarios; foster resiliency to climate impacts and natural hazards; protect
and enhance environmental, economic, and human health and safety; and advance
environmental justice.
O. Shorelines of the State. Protect and enhance the shorelines of the state while planning for
and fostering all reasonable and appropriate uses through coordinated planning efforts
between the State, the County, and the cities within the County.
II. Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 relating to the establishment of
Urban Growth Areas [RCW 36.70A.210(3)a]
1. Each city within Franklin County is included within a designated urban growth area (UGA).
2. Designated UGAs should include an amount of undeveloped area to adequately accommodate
forecasted growth and development for the next 20 years. The size of the UGA should reflect
the Comprehensive Plans of each municipality which identifies the amount of land needed to
accommodate community and essential public facilities, housing, commercial and industrial
activities, and enough land to prevent inflation of land costs due to market fluctuations and
limited land supplies. Further, the size of UGAs should consider the provision of open space,
locations for parks and recreation, and protection of Critical Areas as well as natural barriers to
development.
3. Designated urban growth areas should include those portions of the county already
characterized by urban growth and having existing public infrastructure, public facilities and
service capacities to serve existing and future growth.
4. Designated urban growth areas should include those areas that are within the recognized utility
service areas of each city.
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5. The size of urban growth areas will vary due to regional settings and should be adequate to
promote-viable economic development strategies, promote choices in housing
accommodations, and ensure adequate lands are available for associated open spaces and
public purposes.
6. .
7. The County shall, in consultation with the Cities, propose a population allocation for the
purposes of updating Comprehensive Plan documents, which considers the most recent
population distribution as provided by the published OFM intercensal population estimates.
The combined population figures for each municipality and the County must total the State's
population forecast for Franklin County. The allocation shall be reconsidered during the periodic
review required by RCW 36.70A.130. The County, in consultation with the Cities, may review
growth projections and allocations between update cycles when circumstances have changed,
(for example, actual growth rates or permitting varies from the predicted patterns, or when
OFM provides a new set of projections for GMA planning).
8. Population projections used for designating urban growth areas will be based upon information
provided by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Use of the “mid” series as provided by
OFM shall be used for Franklin County for the 2026 update cycle. A period of twenty years is the
typical planning period.
9. Municipalities should limit the extension of water and sewer service to areas within each
jurisdiction’s urban growth area.
10. Final development approval will continue to reside with the County for areas outside of City
limits.
11. During the periodic update cycle, the County shall review its UGA, patterns of development, and
densities.
12. Generally, applications for amendments or changes to the UGA may only be submitted by the
County or a municipality within the County prior to the deadline established for the year's
docketing process (with intervals coinciding with the required periodic update of the
comprehensive plan). When a city or the county proposes to alter a UGA, it is the responsibility
of the proponent to provide confirmation (through studies, reports, and adopted plans) that all
of the requirements above have been met, as well as provide a land capacity analysis (guided by
WAC 365-196-325) , and SEPA documentation; except for net zero swaps, which must meet
requirements and criteria in RCW 36.70A.130(3)(c) during the periodic update and RCW
36.70A.110(8) during an annual amendment.
13. Within Urban Growth Areas, urban uses shall be concentrated in and adjacent to existing urban
services, or where they are shown on a Capital Improvement Plan.
14. The extension of a UGA into an area of Agricultural Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance
(or any Resource lands) is not allowed.
15. Legal and physical availability of water must be considered when including lands into the UGAs.
16. When requesting UGA expansions, Cities shall demonstrate the ability for in-fill development to
occur in existing low-density areas within the City's UGA to avoid leap-frog development
patterns.
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17. All policies within each jurisdiction's and Franklin County’s Comprehensive Plans shall be
modified to be consistent with adopted Countywide Policies.
III. Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the
provision of urban services to such development [RCW 36.70A.210 (3)b]
18. Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual urban
growth boundary, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that joint
standards be developed to preclude the creation of development patterns without municipal
utilities and substandard infrastructure and property division that would burden the public with
unnecessary costs to correct or compromise the ability of the UGA to accommodate the
municipality’s 20-year population forecast. These standards should include:
A. Street locations, both major and secondary;
B. Street right-of-way widths;
C. Street improvement widths;
D. Street improvement standards;
E. Lots and blocks including special lot reservation system when public sewer concurrency
cannot be provided;
F. Curbs and gutters;
G. Sidewalks;
H. Road construction standards;
I. Cul-de-sac location and dimensions;
J. Storm drainage facilities, quantity, quality, and discharge locations;
K. Street lights, conduit, fixtures, locations;
L. Sewer, septic regulations, private sewer, dry sewer facilities;
M. Water, pipe sizes, locations, fire flows, uniform codes;
N. All building requirements;
O. Subdivision and platting requirements including density, parks, and open space;
P. Collection and use of development impact fees as appropriate;
Q. Residential design standards;
R. Zoning standards;
19. The availability of the full range of urban governmental services will be subject to the
annexation policies of the adjacent municipality.
20. The timing of utility extensions into the urban growth area should be consistent with the
adopted comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan of the adjacent municipality.
21. Proposed annexations should not leave isolated “islands” of roadways or parcels left to be
served by the County. Annexations should follow RCW 35.02.170 to avoid road “splitting.”
22. Proposed annexations, where reasonable, should attempt to avoid splitting parcels where
ownership will lie in joint jurisdiction of both the County and the City.
23. Existing water rights should be incorporated or transferred into the city’s municipal rights
whenever annexation takes place or when water will be supplied by the municipality in order to
avoid relinquishment of water and/or lack of supply in the future.
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24. The County and Cities should execute interlocal agreements to coordinate plans for and manage
growth in urban growth areas. Interlocal agreements shall acknowledge and implement the
Countywide Planning Policies.
IV. Policies for siting public facilities of a county-wide or state-wide nature,
including transportation facilities of a statewide significance as defined in RCW
47.06.140 [RCW 36.70A.210(3)c]
25. When an appropriate issue arises, the County and Cities within, along with participation from
the public, shall cooperate in a process to site essential public facilities of regional and
statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are
located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all
jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or
county.
26. No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential
public facilities, but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with
other land uses can be achieved.
27. Essential public facilities that require urban levels of public services (e.g., public sewer) or
generate urban levels of traffic and employment should be located where urban services are
available consistent with the comprehensive plan.
28. Essential public facilities should not be located in Resource Lands; essential public facilities
should avoid critical areas unless no other practical location exists.
29. Essential Public Facilities should be sited to allow for adequate levels of support services such as
law enforcement, emergency response services, hospitals, etc. depending on the type of facility.
30. The County and Cities are encouraged to establish areas and criterion for siting of essential
public facilities before proposals are submitted.
V. Policies for county-wide transportation facilities and strategies [RCW
36.70A.210(3)d]
31. Maintain active county-city participation in the Benton Franklin Council of Governments in order
to facilitate city, county, and state coordination in planning regional transportation facilities and
infrastructure improvements to serve essential public facilities including Port District facilities
and properties.
32. Comprehensive plans shall include, where applicable, the master plans of identified major
transportation facilities such as airports, railroads, major freight terminals, and public transit
and policies to ensure that they are reasonably accommodated and compatible with future
surrounding land uses, in order to ensure the protection of regional transportation assets.
33. Where the level of service (LOS) for a locally owned transportation facility adopted in a county
or city comprehensive plan cannot be maintained as a result of proposed new development,
that development shall be denied, unless transportation improvements or strategies to
accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with the development.
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VI. Policies that consider the need for affordable housing for all economic
segments of the population and parameters for its distribution [RCW 36.70A.210(3)e]
34. The housing element of each comprehensive plan shall:
A. Address the manner and the extent that demand from all segments of the housing
market will be met.
B. Identify sufficient capacity of land, infrastructure and services for a healthy mix of
home types, sizes, and prices with ownership opportunities for the widest possible
range of incomes, including but not limited to, government assisted housing for low
income families, manufactured housing, multi-family housing, migrant agricultural
worker housing, group homes, foster care facilities, emergency housing, emergency
shelters, and permanent supportive housing and other supportive housing types. All
segments of the housing market must be accommodated in appropriate numbers for
the 20 year planning window.
35. County and city comprehensive plans should encourage regeneration of existing housing
inventories with methods such as:
1) Permitting accessory dwellings or the division of existing structures when adequate
infrastructure exists;
2) Methods of protecting the inventory of manufactured home parks to avoid
displacement;
3) Sponsoring housing rehabilitation programs offered by state and federal governments.
36. Consideration should be given to the provision of diversity in housing types to accommodate
elderly, physically challenged, mentally impaired, and the special needs of the population, i.e.
congregate care facilities.
37. Comprehensive plans shall consider the effects of public improvement development costs on
housing, including impact fees. Allowance for exemption from impact fees for projects, which
enhance housing for low and moderate income householders, should be considered.
38. Each community shall provide its fair share of housing affordable to low and moderate income
households by promoting a balanced mix of diverse housing types.
39. Consideration should be given to implementing innovative regulatory strategies, which provide
incentives for developers to provide housing affordable to low and moderate income
households in order to avoid socioeconomic segregation.
VII. Policies for joint county and city planning within urban growth areas [RCW
36.70A.210(3)f]
40. City and county planning efforts will be coordinated within urban growth areas.
41. County and City Plans should be consistent in order to allow for orderly expansion within the
UGAs.
42. The county and each city shall jointly develop and implement development, land division and
building standards, and coordinate permit procedures for the review and permitting of new
subdivisions within Urban Growth Areas.
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VIII. Policies for county-wide economic development and employment [RCW
36.70A.210(3)g]
43. The comprehensive plan of the county and each city shall promote employment and economic
opportunity
44. Consideration should be given to diversification of the economic base to provide opportunities
for economic growth in all communities on a county-wide basis to ensure a healthy, stable,
economic base.
45. The County and all municipalities will participate in creating a County-wide economic strategy.
46. The provision of utilities and other supporting urban governmental services to commercial and
industrial areas should be coordinated and assigned a high priority by utility purveyors and
service providers.
47. In order to attract new industry and provide for expansion of existing industries, the County and
the cities will designate land supply of sufficient size and diversity to provide a range of suitable
locations for industrial and commercial development and their buffers. The designation of this
land shall be established in a way that preserves natural resource based industries and critical
areas.
IX. Policies for the analysis of fiscal impacts [RCW 36.70A.210(3)h]
48. Construction design and placement standards for roads, intersections and streets (with
provisions for storm water conveyance), sewer, water and lighting infrastructure, should be
determined based upon an analysis which identifies the most appropriate public expenditure
over extended periods of time. Utilities should be incorporated into such analysis.
49. If communities consider the imposition of impact fees, said fees should be established on the
basis of identifiable development impacts.
50. Capital Improvement Plans and Land Use Plans shall include fiscal analyses which identify the
most cost effective uses of regional and local public services.
51. Support the development of public schools in areas where utilities are present or can be
extended, is financially supportable at urban densities, where the extension of public
infrastructure will protect health and safety, and the school locations are consistent with the
analysis recommended by WAC 365-196-425(3)(c) as existed on the date of adoption of this
document.
52. It is recognized that if the Growth Management Act and these policies are implemented to their
maximum extent, County government may eventually lose the tax base needed to operate
essential services, including the criminal justice function and the Offices of Treasurer, Assessor,
and Auditor, which serve all jurisdictions in the area. The County and cities shall coordinate on
essential services as needed to address the region’s needs.
X. Policies for Participation
53. A federally recognized Indian tribe may voluntarily choose to participate in the county or
regional planning process and coordinate with the county and cities, as set out in RCW
36.70.040 and RCW 36.70A.110 and RCW 26.70A.210.
54. All jurisdictions will establish procedures to ensure early and continuous participation by the
public and plan for and coordinate with other agencies and districts, such as ports, schools,
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energy providers, etc. in the development and amendment of plans and implementation
programs.
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Attachment A
COUNTY-WIDE PLANNING POLICIES
The following County-Wide Planning Policies were developed and adopted by Franklin County in
coordination with the cities within Franklin County Cities to establish a framework to ensure that county
and city comprehensive plans are consistent with one another as required by the Growth Management
Act.
I. Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020
1. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and
adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth
consistent with the following:
A. Urban Growth: Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities
exist or can be provided in a cost efficient manner.
B. Reduce Sprawl: Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling,
low-density development.
C. Transportation: Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that may reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled, and are based on regional
priorities and coordinated with the comprehensive plans of Franklin County, the Cities of
Pasco, Mesa, Connell and Kahlotus, the Washington Department of Transportation
(WSDOT), and the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments.
D. Housing: Encourage the availability of affordablePlan for and accommodate housing
affordable to all economic segments of the Franklin County population and promote a
variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing
housing stock.
E. Economic Development: Encourage economic development consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plans. Promote economic opportunity for all residents of the county,
especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and
expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional
differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas
experiencing insufficient economic growth., all within the capacities of the county's natural
resources, public services, and public facilities.
F. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from
arbitrary and discriminatory actions.
G. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure
predictability, and through a process which provides for integrated and consolidated review.
H. Natural Resource Industries: Maintain and enhance natural resource based industries
including: productive agriculture (cultivation and grazing), fisheries, and mineral industries.
Encourage the conservation and improvement of productive agricultural lands and
discourage incompatible uses.
Commented [A1]: RCW 36.70A.020(1) does not say “cost”
efficient.
(1) Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where
adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an
efficient manner.
Commented [A2]: As modified by HB 1181 (2023)
Commented [A3]: As modified by HB 1220 (2021)
Commented [A4]: NOTE: This was left out of last adoption, but
we are adding this as it is in RCW 36.70A.020.
Commented [A5]: This word is “conservation” in the rcws.
(8) Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural
resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural,
and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive
forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage
incompatible uses.
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I. Open Space and Recreation: Encourage the retention of Encourage the retention of useful
open space and green space and enhance development of recreational opportunities,
conserve enhance critical fish and wildlife habitat, increase public access to natural resource
lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities.
J. Environment: Protect and enhance the environment and enhance the region’s high quality
of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water for all uses, including
potable domestic requirements.
K. Citizen Participation and Coordination: Encourage the involvement of citizens and tribes in
the planning process, including the participation of vulnerable populations and
overburdened communities, and ensure coordination between communities, tribes, and
jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
L. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development
is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally
established minimum standards.
M. Historic Preservation: Identify and encourage the preservation of landlands, sites, and
structures that have historical or archaeological significance.
N. Climate change and resiliency. As determined to be appropriate by each jurisdiction
consistent with the Growth Management Act, County and city comprehensive plans will
include policies to adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate; support
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled; prepare for
climate impact scenarios; foster resiliency to climate impacts and natural hazards; protect
and enhance environmental, economic, and human health and safety; and advance
environmental justice.
O. Shorelines of the State. Protect and enhance the shorelines of the state while planning for
and fostering all reasonable and appropriate uses through coordinated planning efforts
between the State, the County, and the cities within the County.
II. Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 relating to the establishment of
Urban Growth Areas [RCW 36.70A.210(3)a]
1. Each city within Franklin County is included within a designated urban growth area (UGA).
2. Designated UGAs should include an amount of undeveloped area to adequately accommodate
forecasted growth and development for the next 20 years. The size of the UGA should reflect
the Comprehensive Plans of each municipality which identifies the amount of land needed to
accommodate community and essential public facilities, housing, commercial and industrial
activities, and enough land to prevent inflation of land costs due to market fluctuations and
limited land supplies. Further, the size of UGAs should consider the provision of open space,
locations for parks and recreation, and protection of Critical Areas as well as natural barriers to
development.
3. Designated urban growth areas should include those portions of the county already
characterized by urban growth and having existing public infrastructure, public facilities and
service capacities to serve existing and future growth.
Commented [A6]: As modified by HB 1181 (2023)
Commented [A7]: As modified by HB 1181 (2023)
Commented [A8]: As modified by HB 1181 (2023)
Commented [A9]: As modified by HB 1181 (2023)
Commented [A10]: RCW 36.70A.020(15) Shorelines of the
state. For shorelines of the state, the goals and policies of the
shoreline management act as set forth in RCW 90.58.020 shall be
considered an element of the county's or city's comprehensive
plan.
HB 1181 (2023)
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4. Designated urban growth areas should include those areas that are within the recognized utility
service areas of each city.
5. The size of urban growth areas will vary due to regional settings and should be adequate to
promote-viable economic development strategies, promote choices in housing
accommodations, and ensure adequate lands are available for associated open spaces and
public purposes.
6. Population projections used for designating urban growth areas will be based upon information
provided by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Use of the “mid” series as provided by
OFM is preferred, but the Counties and Cities may determine to use different estimates ("high"
or low") based on coordination and mutual agreement. A period of twenty years is the typical
planning period.
7. The County shall, in consultation with the Cities, propose a population allocation for the
purposes of updating Comprehensive Plan documents, which considers , based upon the most
recent ratio of population distribution as provided by the published OFM intercensal population
estimates. The combined population figures for each municipality and the County must total
the State's population forecast for Franklin County. The allocation shall be reconsidered during
the periodic review required by RCW 36.70A.130. The County, in consultation with the Cities,
may review growth projections and allocations between update cycles when circumstances have
changed, (for example, actual growth rates or permitting varies from the predicted patterns, or
when OFM provides a new set of projections for GMA planning).
8. Population projections used for designating urban growth areas will be based upon information
provided by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Use of the “mid” series as provided by
OFM shall be used for Franklin County for the 2026 update cycle. A period of twenty years is the
typical planning period.
8.9. Municipalities should limit the extension of water and sewer service to areas within each
jurisdiction’s urban growth area.
9.10. Final development approval will continue to reside with the County for areas outside of
City limits.
11. During the periodic update cycle, the County shall review its UGA, patterns of development, and
densities.
12. Generally, applications for amendments or changes to the UGA may only be submitted by the
County or a municipality within the County in even-numbered years prior to the deadline
established for the year's docketing process (with intervals coinciding with the required periodic
update of the comprehensive plan). When a city or the county proposes to alter a UGA, it is the
responsibility of the proponent to provide confirmation (through studies, reports, and adopted
plans) that all of the requirements above have been met, as well as provide a land capacity
analysis (guided by WAC 365-196-325) , and SEPA documentation; except for net zero swaps,
which must meet requirements and criteria in RCW 36.70A.130(3)(c) during the periodic update
and RCW 36.70A.110(8) during an annual amendment.
10.13. Within Urban Growth Areas, urban uses shall be concentrated in and adjacent to
existing urban services, or where they are shown on a Capital Improvement Plan. to be available
within six years.
Commented [A11]: Reviewing patterns of development is a
new requirement enacted by ESSB 5593 which amended RCW
36.70A.130.
Commented [A12]: ESSB 5593 (2022) amended RCW
36.70A.130 which authorizes net zero swaps during the periodic
update, and contains criteria and requirements. SSB 5834 (2024)
amended RCW 36.70A.110 which authorizes net zero swaps during
an annual review, and contains criteria and requirements.
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14. The extension of a UGA into an area of Agricultural Lands of Long-Term Commercial Significance
(or any Resource lands) is not allowed. Lands with no existing commercial agriculture use or
production should be considered for UGA expansion prior to the addition of lands with existing
commercial agriculture. However, the availability of water rights may also factor into the
selection of lands to be included into UGAs, and the availability of water rights shall be factored
in for consideration of approval.
11.15. Legal and physical availability of water must be considered when including lands into
the UGAs.
12.16. When requesting UGA expansions, Cities shall demonstrate the ability for in-fill
development to occur in existing low-density areas within the City's UGA to avoid leap-frog
development patterns.
13.17. All policies within each jurisdiction's and Franklin County’s Comprehensive Plans shall be
modified to be consistent with adopted Countywide Policies.
III. Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the
provision of urban services to such development [RCW 36.70A.210 (3)b]
14.18. Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual
urban growth boundary, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that
joint standards be developed to preclude the creation of development patterns without
municipal utilities and substandard infrastructure and property division that would burden the
public with unnecessary costs to correct or compromise the ability of the UGA to accommodate
the municipality’s 20-year population forecast. These standards should include:
A. Street locations, both major and secondary;
B. Street right-of-way widths;
C. Street improvement widths;
D. Street improvement standards;
E. Lots and blocks including special lot reservation system when public sewer concurrency
cannot be provided;
F. Curbs and gutters;
G. Sidewalks for secondary streets;
H. Road construction standards;
I. Cul-de-sac, location and dimensions;
J. Storm drainage facilities, quantity, quality, and discharge locations;
K. Street lights, conduit, fixtures, locations;
L. Sewer, septic regulations, private sewer, dry sewer facilities;
M. Water, pipe sizes, locations, fire flows, uniform codes;
N. All building requirements;
O. Subdivision and platting requirements including density, parks, and open space;
P. Collection and use of development impact fees as appropriate;
Q. Residential design standardsMobile home and manufactured home regulations as
appropriate;
R. Zoning standards;
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15.19. The availability of the full range of urban governmental services will be subject to the
annexation policies of the adjacent municipality.
20. The timing of utility extensions into the urban growth area should be consistent with the
adopted comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan of the adjacent municipality.
21. Proposed annexations should not leave isolated “islands” of roadways or parcels left to be
served by the County. Annexations should follow RCW 35.02.170 to avoid road “splitting.”
22. Proposed annexations, where reasonable, should attempt to avoid splitting parcels where
ownership will lie in joint jurisdiction of both the County and the City.
23. Existing water rights should be incorporated or transferred into the city’s municipal rights
whenever annexation takes place or when water will be supplied by the municipality in order to
avoid relinquishment of water and/or lack of supply in the future.
16.24. The County and Cities should execute interlocal agreements to coordinate plans for and
manage growth in urban growth areas. Interlocal agreements shall acknowledge and implement
the Countywide Planning Policies.
IV. Policies for siting public facilities of a county-wide or state-wide nature,
including transportation facilities of a statewide significance as defined in RCW
47.06.140 [RCW 36.70A.210(3)c]
17.25. When an appropriate issue arises, the County and Cities within, along with participation
from the public, shall cooperate in a process to site essential public facilities of regional and
statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are
located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all
jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or
county.
26. No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential
public facilities, but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with
other land uses can be achieved.
27. Essential public facilities that require urban levels of public services (e.g., public sewer) or
generate urban levels of traffic and employment should be located where urban services are
available consistent with the comprehensive plan.
28. Essential public facilities should not be located in Resource Lands; essential public facilities
should avoid critical areas unless no other practical location exists.
29. Essential Public Facilities should be sited to allow for adequate levels of support services such as
law enforcement, emergency response services, hospitals, etc. depending on the type of facility.
18.30. The County and Cities are encouraged to establish areas and criterion for siting of
essential public facilities before proposals are submitted.
V. Policies for county-wide transportation facilities and strategies [RCW
36.70A.210(3)d]
19.31. Maintain active county-city participation in the Benton Franklin Council of Governments
in order to facilitate city, county, and state coordination in planning regional transportation
Commented [A13]: Cities can get a fixed amount of water
when a exempt well is decommissioned and no longer in use
without going through an elaborate process per RCW. Adding this
water stretches the municipal supply into the future. Any water
right can be transferred through the transfer process and changed
for municipal supply, or kept as its original purpose, but again
would keep the cities from being water short into the future.
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facilities and infrastructure improvements to serve essential public facilities including Port
District facilities and properties.
20.32. Comprehensive plans shall include, where applicable, the master plans of identified
major transportation facilities such as airports, railroads, major freight terminals, and public
transit and policies to ensure that they are reasonably accommodated and compatible with
future surrounding land uses, in order to ensure the protection of regional transportation
assets.
21.33. Where the level of service (LOS) for a locally owned transportation facility adopted in a
county or city comprehensive plan cannot be maintained as a result of proposed new
development, that development shall be denied, unless transportation improvements or
strategies to accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with the
development.
VI. Policies that consider the need for affordable housing for all economic
segments of the population and parameters for its distribution [RCW 36.70A.210(3)e]
22.34. The housing element of each comprehensive plan shall:
A. Address the manner and the extent that demand from all segments of the housing
market will be met.
B. Assess Identify sufficient capacity of the ability to provide sufficient land, infrastructure
and services to for a healthy mix of home types, sizes, and prices with ownership
opportunities for the widest possible range of incomes, each housing segment including but
not limited to, government assisted housing for low income families, manufactured housing,
multi-family housing, migrant agricultural worker housing, and group homes, foster care
facilities, emergency housing, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing and
other supportive housing types. All segments of the housing market must be accommodated
in appropriate numbers for the 20 year planning window. .
35. Individual County and city comprehensive plans should encourage regeneration of existing
housing inventories with methods such as:
1) Permitting accessory dwellings or the division of existing structures when adequate
infrastructure exists;
2) Methods of protecting the inventory of manufactured home parks to avoid
displacement;
3) Sponsoring housing rehabilitation programs offered by state and federal governments.
23. To the extent possible each plan should promote the construction of affordable housing,
particularly for low and moderate income segments of the population.
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24.36. Consideration should be given to the provision of diversity in housing types to
accommodate elderly, physically challenged, mentally impaired, and the special needs of the
population, i.e. congregate care facilities.
25.37. Comprehensive plans shall consider the effects of public improvement development
costs on housing, including impact fees. Allowance for exemption from impact fees for projects,
which enhance housing for low and moderate income householders, should be considered.
26.38. Each community shallis encouraged to provide its fair share of housing affordable to
low and moderate income households by promoting a balanced mix of diverse housing types.
27.39. Consideration should be given to implementing innovative regulatory strategies, which
provide incentives for developers to provide housing affordable to low and moderate income
households in order to avoid socioeconomic segregation.
VII. Policies for joint county and city planning within urban growth areas [RCW
36.70A.210(3)f]
28.40. City and county planning efforts will be coordinated within urban growth areas.
41. County and City Plans should be consistent in order to allow for orderly expansion within the
UGAs.
42. The county and each city shall jointly develop and implement development, land division and
building standards, and coordinate permit procedures for the review and permitting of new
subdivisions within Urban Growth Areas.
VIII. Policies for county-wide economic development and employment [RCW
36.70A.210(3)g]
43. The comprehensive plan of the county and each city shall promote employment and economic
opportunity for all citizensconsistent with the current Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
29.44. Consideration should be given to diversification of the economic base to provide
opportunities for economic growth in all communities on a county-wide basis to ensure a
healthy, stable, economic base.
30.45. The County and all municipalities will participate in creating a County-wide economic
strategy.
46. The provision of utilities and other supporting urban governmental services to commercial and
industrial areas should be coordinated and assigned a high priority by utility purveyors and
service providers.
31.47. In order to attract new industry and provide for expansion of existing industries, the
County and the cities will designate land supply of sufficient size and diversity to provide a range
of suitable locations for industrial and commercial development and their buffers. The
designation of this land shall be established in a way that preserves natural resource based
industries and critical areas.
IX. Policies for the analysis of fiscal impacts [RCW 36.70A.210(3)h]
32.48. Construction design and placement standards for roads, intersections and streets (with
provisions for storm water conveyance), sewer, water and lighting infrastructure, should be
determined based upon an analysis which identifies the most appropriate public expenditure
over extended periods of time. Utilities should be incorporated into such analysis.
Commented [A14]: 2022 law change: (g) Policies for county-
wide economic development and employment, which must include
consideration of the future development of commercial and
industrial facilities;
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33.49. If communities consider the imposition of impact fees, said fees should be established
on the basis of identifiable development impacts.
34.50. Capital Improvement Plans and Land Use Plans shall include fiscal analyses which
identify the most cost effective uses of regional and local public services.
51. Support the development of public schools in areas where utilities are present or can be
extended, is financially supportable at urban densities, where the extension of public
infrastructure will protect health and safety, and the school locations are consistent with the
analysis recommended by WAC 365-196-425(3)(bc) as existed on the date of adoption of this
document.
52. It is recognized that if the Growth Management Act and these policies are implemented to their
maximum extent, County government may eventually lose the tax base needed to operate
essential services, including the criminal justice function and the Offices of Treasurer, Assessor,
and Auditor, which serve all jurisdictions in the area. The County and cities shall coordinate on
essential services as needed to address the region’s needs.
X. Policies for Participation
53. A federally recognized Indian tribe may voluntarily choose to participate in the county or
regional planning process and coordinate with the county and cities, as set out in RCW
36.70.040 and RCW 36.70A.110 and RCW 26.70A.210.
54. All jurisdictions will establish procedures to ensure early and continuous participation by the
public and plan for and coordinate with other agencies and districts, such as ports, schools,
energy providers, etc. in the development and amendment of plans and implementation
programs.
Commented [A15]: HB 1717 (2022)
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FRANKLIN COUNTY RESOLUTION ____________________
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Adoption of the revised County-Wide Planning Policies
in support of the County’s Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan
IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY PLANNING – COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
WHEREAS, Franklin County is a “fully planning” county within the context of the State of Washington Growth Management Act (GMA) and a “periodic” review and update of the comprehensive plan is required pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130; and
WHEREAS, the last Franklin County Growth Management Comprehensive Plan was adopted DATE via Resolution XXXX-XXX; and
WHEREAS, Franklin County is in the process of adopting updates to its Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations, as part of the periodic update process, and the update commenced on April 30, 2025 with the passage of Resolution 2025-106;
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210(3), the GMA requires that Counties adopt County-Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) in coordination with cities located within the County’s boundaries, to guide growth, investments, and outline processes and procedures related to growth management items; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County-Wide Planning Policies were first adopted in 1993 (Res. 93-015) and then updated in 2019 (Res. XXXX-XXX); and
WHEREAS, add info about notice to tribes; and
WHEREAS, County Staff and Consultant circulated a draft set of revised CWPPs in Date, including proposed amendments for conformance to the GMA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a workshop on the matter on XXX; and
WHEREAS, staff received suggestions and comments on the revised CWPPs from the public; and
WHEREAS, changes were made in response to comments, and comments and the County staff’s response was recorded in a response matrix; and
WHEREAS, on XXX the Planning Commission met and preliminarily recommended approval for a second revised version of the CWPPs; and
WHEREAS, on staff from the Cities of Pasco, Mesa, Connell and Kahlotus were involved…continued; and
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WHEREAS, the County received additional feedback from AGENCIES and made additional changes to the document; and
WHEREAS, on XXX, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a draft of the proposed CWPPs and voted to forward the Franklin County Board of Commissions a positive recommendation, to adopt the CWPPs as revised; and
WHEREAS, the County finds it in the public interest to update the policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County-Wide Planning Polices be updated as shown in Attachment A; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the CWPPs shall be used by Franklin County, the City of Pasco, the City of Connell, the City of Kahlotus and the City of Mesa, in development or revisions to their Comprehensive Plans; and
APPROVED THIS XX DAY OF DATE, YEAR.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
______________________________________
Chair
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Chair Pro-Tem
Attest:_______________________ ______________________________________
Clerk of the Board Member
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that serve as a framework for developing and updating local
comprehensive plans.
•CWPPs guide growth, development, transportation, and infrastructure
coordination across jurisdictions.
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▪Regional climate change and equity goals
▪New policies on urban growth area (UGA) expansion criteria
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 11, 2025
TO: Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 7/14/25
FROM: Haylie Miller, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: FY26 Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Programs Discussion (3 minutes for staff presentation)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Sample Letter to Congressional Members
Resolution No. 4499 - 2025 Allocations
Resolution No. 4395 - 2024 Allocations
Resolution No. 4245 - 2023 Allocations
Resolution No. 4087 - 2022 Allocations
Resolution No. 3977 - 2021 Allocations
Resolution No. 3911 - 2020 Allocations
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
The Section 108 loan, secured in 2020 and currently with an outstanding
balance of approximately $2.8 million, is repaid annually from the City’s CDBG
allocation at $245,000 per year, through 2040.
If CDBG funding is eliminated or significantly reduced in FY26 or beyond, staff
believe the City may be required to cover the remaining repayment through
general fund reserves, though this outcome is not yet confirmed. This potential
shift in funding source represents a significant financial risk and long-term
budget impact.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are grants provided by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help local
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governments address a range of unique community development needs.
Established in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run
programs at HUD and has become an essential tool for municipalities to
improve the quality of life for their low- and moderate-income residents.
CDBG funds are allocated annually on a formula basis to entitled cities, urban
counties, and states. These funds can be used for various activities aimed at
developing viable urban communities, including:
Housing rehabilitation and construction
Public infrastructure improvements
Economic development initiatives
Public services (e.g., job training, child care, health services)
Neighborhood revitalization projects
Disaster recovery efforts
By providing this funding source, the CDBG program empowers local
governments to address their most pressing community development
challenges and work towards creating more vibrant, equitable, and sustainable
communities.
The Community the under allocations receives Pasco of City annual
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, both administered
through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
These development funds support implementing community and housing
programs that directly serve low- and moderate-income residents.
Current uses of CDBG include housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure,
public services, and small business support. HOME funds assist with down
payment assistance, housing rehabilitation, affordable housing development,
and rental assistance.
In 2018, Council authorized application for a $3.78 million Section 108 loan
under the CDBG program for the revitalization of Pasco’s Market Plaza. If
elimination of the program is carried out, it is possible that City will be 1)
obligated to repay the loan at the same schedule, 2) payback the loan all at
once, or 3) loan will be forgiven. At this time, all options are conjectures and we
do not have enough information to plan.
V. DISCUSSION:
Staff has received notice that funding for the CDBG and HOME Programs for
FY26 is likely to be omitted from the Federal Budget. Staff seeks Council
discussion and feedback on whether they support submission of a letter to the
City’s If funding. program Council related delegation Congressional to
supports, the sample letter (attached) provided by the National Community
Development Association (NCDA) would be adapted and brought back to
Council at the July 21, 2025 Regular meeting.
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Sample Letter to Congressional Members
We urge you to support full funding of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs in FY26.
For over 50 years, the CDBG program has provided fiexible funding to urban, suburban, and rural
communities to address housing and community development need in ways tailored to each
community. Every state has beneflted from CDBG funds, and over 1,200 stat e and local
governments currently receive annual CDBG funding directly. Since FY05, CDBG has accomplished
the following: provided safe and affordable housing to over 2.1 million households, supported
public infrastructure serving nearly 59 million people n ationwide, and created/retained 581,495
jobs through economic development activities. Since 1992, the HOME program has completed
nearly 1.4 million units of affordable housing and provided tenant-based rental assistance to
403,788 low-income families.
Of course, while statistics about the program’s impacts are certainly useful, they do not tell a full
story. The elimination of CDBG funding would jeopardize critical initiatives at the local level such as
[list programs in your community that would be eliminated if the CDBG program is not funded]
• Programs to improve dilapidated and unsafe housing for low- and moderate-income
families including seniors to allow them to age in place and mobility improvements for
people with disabilities.
• Programs to combat senior food insecurity and isolation.
• Programs to provide resources to new businesses to grow local economies.
• Programs to provide after school programming for low-income children.
• Programs to support day-care for low- and moderate-income families to allow them to work
and/or pursue an education.
Likewise, the elimination of the HOME program would have a profound impact on local
communities’ ability to provide affordable housing. [list current and future affordable housing
projects that would be affected by the elimination of the HOME program]
Requiring local governments to shoulder the burden of funding these programs would ignore the
scale of the need and the federal government’s responsibility to invest in equitable growth. After all,
thriving local economies and strong communities lay the foundation for a brighter, more
prosperous future for everyone. Eliminating CDBG and HOME from the flscal year 2026 budget
would not only flnancially impact communities but would also erase hard-won progress.
We urge you to reject proposals to eliminate federal support for these critical programs in FY26 and
instead urge you to vigorously flght to maintain program funding. CDBG and HOME are proven
programs critical to meeting the needs of local communities.
Sincerely,
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EXHIBIT A
Activity Fundine:
CDBG Program Administration $130,000.00
Code Enforcement Officers-Rental Inspectors $70,000.00
Code & Community Proirram-Outreach/Clean up $5,000.00
Chip Minor Rehab Program-Rehabs $38,132.00
Pasco Specialty Kitchen-Equipment Replacement $24,180.00
Facade Improvement Program-Business Exterior Improvement $25,000.00
Housing Authority City of Pasco-Housing Rehabs $60,000.00
Peanuts Park North-Improvements $24,180.00
City of Pasco Playground Equipment-ADA Improvements $24,180.00
DEBT REPAYMENT -SECTION 108 LOAN $250,000.00
TOTAL $650,672.00
Resolution -2025 CDBG Work Plan and Allocations - 2
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Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and
appropriate investment and re- investment in community
infrastructure.
City Council Goals
QUALITY OF LIFE
2024-2025
Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services
and programs.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Implement targeted strategies to reduce crime through strategic
investments in infrastructure, staffing, and equipment.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Promote and encourage economic vitality.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Identify opportunities to enhance City of Pasco identity, cohesion,
and image.
CITY IDENTITY
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METAS DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL
2024-2025
Promover una alta calidad de vida a través de programas, servicios
y inversion apropiada y reinversión en la comunidad infraestructura
comunitaria.
CALIDAD DE VIDA
Promover viabilidad financiera a largo plazo, valor, y niveles de
calidad de los servicios y programas.
SOSTENIBIILIDAD FINANCIERA
Promover un sistema de transporte multimodal altamente funcional.
RED DE TRANSPORTE DE LA COMUNIDAD
Implementar estrategias específicas para reducir la delincuencia por
medios de inversiones estratégicas en infraestructura, personal y equipo.
SEGURIDAD DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
Promover y fomentar vitalidad económica.
VITALIDAD ECONOMICA
Identificar oportunidades para mejorar la identidad comunitaria, la
cohesión, y la imagen.
IDENTIDAD COMUNITARIA
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