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AGENDA
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 22, 2026
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
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1. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS for REMOTE ACCESS - Individuals, who would
like to provide public comment remotely, may continue to do so by filling out
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must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of this workshop.
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Please provide two business day's notice to the City Clerk to ensure
availability.)
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 for scheduled topic each comment may public the on –
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 - 8 (a) Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results Presentation (20 minute staff
presentation)
9 - 29 (b) Essential Public Facilities (EPF), Secure Community Transition
Facilities (LRA) Restrictive Alternative and (SCTFs), Less
Housing Code Update (5 minute staff presentation)
30 - 53 (c) Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Customer Rates Annual
Review (15 minute staff presentation)
54 - 80 (d) Resolution - Interagency Agreement with the Washington State
Criminal minute staff (5 Commission Training Justice
presentation)
81 - 90 (e) Fireworks Community Engagement Efforts (5 minute staff
presentation)
91 - 102 (f) Presentation - Structure of City Noise Enforcement & Fireworks
Regulations (5 minute staff presentation)
6. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) To consider site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase
or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) (7 minutes)
8. ADJOURNMENT
9. ADDITIONAL NOTES
(a) Mayor Grimm called for public comments.
Or
Mayor Grimm called for public comments three (3) times and no
one came forward to speak.
103 - 104 (b) Adopted Council Goals (Reference Only)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council June 2, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Laurel McQuade, Communications
Program Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results Presentation
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Survey Presentation
Full Comment Report
Survey Distribution Marketing Plan
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
None. Presentation Only.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background
understand better to surveys community conducts periodically City The
resident priorities, perceptions, and expectations regarding City services and
programs. Historically, the City used a standardized survey model that
provided valuable benchmarking data but offered limited opportunities to gather
detailed feedback specific to Pasco.
For the 2026 Community Survey, the City partnered with OnPointe Insights to
develop a customized survey designed around issues and priorities relevant to
the Pasco community. A staff committee with representatives from all City
departments worked collaboratively to develop the survey questions. Staff
customized a standard survey framework provided by OnPointe Insights to
reflect local priorities and community interests.
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To encourage broader community participation and improve accessibility, the
survey was offered in both English and Spanish. The Spanish version
contained the same questions as the English survey and was reviewed and
tested to verify translation accuracy, functionality, and ease of use. Prior to
launch, City staff and City Council members tested both versions of the survey
to ensure accuracy, identify potential issues, and confirm a positive user
experience.
The survey was available from March 25 through May 27, 2026, and included
questions related to community direction, facilities and recreation, development
and growth, safety and security, City leadership, City benefits, budget priorities,
taxation, and community engagement.
To encourage participation, the City utilized a broad outreach strategy that
included direct email invitations, social media, digital advertising, text
messaging, printed posters at community locations, and local print media.
Outreach efforts included approximately 16,766 email invitations, social media
promotions message text opt-in 210 users, 29,000 than more reaching
notifications, printed posters placed throughout the community, a digital
advertisement through Stephen Media Group reaching 255,585, and
advertising in La Voz.
These efforts resulted in 831 completed survey responses. According to survey
participation data, approximately 69% of responses were generated through
email outreach, 23% through Facebook, 6% through the City's website, 2%
through and signs as sources such through 1% and Instagram, other
newspaper advertisements. The survey was completed primarily on mobile
devices, demonstrating the importance of providing residents with convenient
and accessible participation options.
Impact (other than fiscal)
The survey provides a community-informed perspective on resident priorities,
satisfaction levels, and areas of concern. The information gathered will serve
as a resource for future City Council planning discussions, strategic planning
efforts, budget development, capital improvement planning, service
evaluations, and departmental work plans. The survey also establishes a
baseline for measuring community sentiment and tracking progress over time.
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation
Staff is presenting the 2026 Community Survey Results for Council information
and discussion.
The survey results provide valuable insight into community priorities, areas of
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satisfaction, and opportunities for improvement. Overall, respondents indicated
that Pasco is moving in a positive direction while also identifying important
topics for future focus, including public safety, transportation infrastructure,
utility services, growth management, and quality-of-life amenities. The survey
results will help inform future planning efforts and support data-driven decision-
making by City leadership.
Constraints (time or other considerations)
There are no immediate time constraints associated with the survey results.
however, future into when valuable incorporated is information the most
planning, budgeting, and policy discussions.
Next Steps
Staff will utilize the survey results as a reference tool during future:
City Council goal-setting discussions
Strategic planning efforts
Budget development and prioritization
Capital improvement planning
Departmental work plan development
Community engagement initiatives
Alternatives
1. Council could provide feedback or direction to staff regarding future use
of the survey results
2. Request additional analysis or information regarding specific survey
topics
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Citizen Satisfaction Survey Communications Plan
CAMPAIGN FRAMEWORK
Residents decide what matters. In a time of rising costs, priorities matter more than
ever.
Tone:
Steady. Responsible. Forward-looking. Community-centered. Just participation and
accountability.
KEY MESSAGES
1. Your Priorities Guide the Budget
This survey directly informs Pasco’s next two-year budget and future planning
decisions.
2. Your Voice. Real Impact.
What you identify as important will help determine where the City focuses
funding, staffing, and long-term investment.
3. Responsible, Data-Driven Decisions
City leadership will use survey results to prioritize services and evaluate where
adjustments may be needed.
4. A Direct Role in Pasco’s Future
This is an opportunity for residents to shape how Pasco looks, feels, and serves
the community.
5. Quick, Easy, Anonymous
The survey takes about 10–12 minutes and responses are completely
anonymous.
WEBPAGE CONTENT
Headline: I Think Pasco: Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Your Priorities. Your Budget.
Take the survey today!
The City of Pasco is launching a Citizen Satisfaction Survey to guide the next biennial
budget and future planning decisions. This short, anonymous survey gives residents a
direct voice in how City services, projects, and resources are prioritized.
Why This Matters
Pasco continues to grow, and the cost of providing essential services continues to rise.
At the same time, households are managing tighter budgets. That makes it critical that
City spending reflects what residents value most.
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Your responses will help:
• Identify the services and programs most important to residents
• Prioritize projects and improvements
• Guide funding decisions for the next two -year budget
• Inform where adjustments may be necessary
• Strengthen long-term planning
What to Expect
• Takes approximately 10–12 minutes
• Accessible on phone, tablet, or computer in English and Spanish
• Completely anonymous
Who Should Participate
All Pasco residents are encouraged to participate. Whether you’ve lived here for
decades or recently moved in, your perspective matters.
Take the survey today!
I Think Pasco. Your Priorities. Your Budget.
EMAIL CONTENT
Subject Line: I Think Pasco – Your Priorities. Your Budget. Your Survey.
Email Body:
Pasco Resident,
The City of Pasco invites you to participate in our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
This short, anonymous survey takes about 10–12 minutes and will directly inform the
next biennial budget and future planning decisions.
As costs continue to rise, it’s important that City resources reflect what residents value
most. Your responses will help guide funding priorities, service levels, and long -term
investments.
We don’t want to guess what matters to our community. We want to hear directly from
you.
Take the survey now!
Your priorities will help shape Pasco’s budget and future. Thank you for participating.
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SMS CONTENT
I Think Pasco. Your Priorities. Your Budget. Take our short, anonymous survey (10–12
min) at pasco-wa.gov/ithink and tell us what you think the City should focus on.
EARNED MEDIA REPORT
- NonStop Local: Pasco launches survey for residents to share budget priorities |
News | nbcrightnow.com
- Mentioned during an interview with Apple Valley News Now on April 16 but was
not included in resulting news coverage.
- Power 99.1 Interview on The Felix Show week of April 20 th (prerecorded
interview available here: The Felix Show - City of Pasco survey interview.mp3)
- KONA News Radio Interview April 30th
- Press release copied in Tri-Cities Regional Chamber Newsletter for April 2026
PAID ADVERTISING
- Digital advertising campaign with Stephens Media Group: $1,000 for display ads
targeting Pasco residents 18+ in Spanish and English. Campaign to run from
approximately April 22-May 14. Results should be available approximately one
week after campaign closes.
- 1/3 page Spanish-language advertisement in La Voz Newspaper on May 14 and
May 21. Total cost anticipated to be $1,260 + tax.
POSTERS
- Bilingual posters with a QR code directing people to the survey were designed
and displayed in the following locations:
o Mid-Columbia Public Library East Pasco Branch
o Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin County (Pasco clubhouse)
o Utility Billing Display Board
o Permitting consultation tables
o City booth at Cinco de Mayo
o LRA Housing Community Feedback Sessions on April 15 and April 29.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council June 11, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Haylie Matson, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Essential Public Facilities (EPF), Secure Community Transition Facilities
(SCTFs), and Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) Housing Code Update
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
01 Draft Ordinance – Essential Public Facilities and Less Restrictive
Alternatives
02 Maps – Where Can these Facilities Go?
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
A public hearing was held June 1, 2026 to receive public input on the proposed
code amendments. The City Council Workshop for June 22, 2026 is to review
the draft ordinance and receive additional feedback prior to a second public
hearing and potential action scheduled for July 6, 2026.
Staff is requesting policy direction from City Council regarding the proposed
Essential Public Facilities (EPF) and Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing
regulations. Direction provided by Council will assist staff in finalizing the
proposed ordinance, refining siting and safety standards, and preparing the
code amendments for future public hearing and adoption consideration.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable at this time.
Implementation of the proposed regulations may require additional
administrative review time and coordination between departments; however, no
direct fiscal impacts are anticipated currently.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The City of Pasco previously adopted a temporary moratorium on applications
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related to Essential Public Facilities (EPFs), including Less Restrictive
Alternatives (LRAs) and Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTFs), in
response to growing public concern and the lack of specific local regulations
addressing these uses. The moratorium expires on XYZ and the proposed
code must be adopted prior to this date.
Under are cities Act Management (GMA), State Washington the Growth
required to plan for and allow Essential Public Facilities. State law limits the
City’s ability to prohibit these facilities outright, but allows cities to establish
land use regulations, siting criteria, development standards, and permit review
processes.
The City initiated a review of local regulations to determine what zoning, siting,
and public safety measures may legally and practically be applied to these
facilities and outreach Public law. compliant with remaining while state
informational sessions were conducted between March and May 2026 to
gather regarding the residents City’s and feedback community educate
authority and limitations under state law.
The Chapter 25.157 PMC related to new a ordinance draft establishes
Essential Public Facilities. The ordinance includes:
•Definitions for EPFs, LRAs, SCTFs, and Risk Potential Activities/Facilities;
•A formal permit application and review process;
•Hearing Examiner review authority;
•Decision criteria and burden of proof requirements;
•Siting and separation requirements;
•Additional review standards for Less Restrictive Alternatives and Secure
Community Transition Facilities.
V. DISCUSSION:
Background
State law identifies certain facilities as Essential Public Facilities because they
are necessary public-serving uses that are often difficult to site due to public
opposition airports, include facilities can impacts. perceived or These
correctional facilities, solid waste facilities, inpatient treatment facilities, and
certain housing or treatment-related facilities.
Less for placements court-ordered individuals Alternatives Restrictive are
transitioning from confinement into supervised housing and treatment settings.
Secure provide Community Transition Facilities are a type of LRA that
supervised housing, treatment, and security measures for certain civilly
committed individuals.
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The City’s current code does not establish a dedicated review process or clear
siting standards for these facilities. Staff identified this as a significant
regulatory gap, particularly given increased public attention and evolving state
requirements. The proposed ordinance is intended to provide a clear, legally
defensible framework for reviewing future EPF applications while maintaining
local review authority to the maximum extent permitted under state law.
The proposed regulations require EPFs to undergo a conditional use permit
review process and establish additional review criteria specific to LRAs and
SCTFs. The draft ordinance also proposes:
•700 -foot separation requirements from identified Risk Potential Activities and
Facilities;
•Evaluation of alternative sites;
•Demonstration of compliance with Department of Social and Health Services
requirements;
•Additional public safety mitigation measures where necessary.
Impact (other than fiscal)
The proposed code amendments may have significant impacts related to public
safety, neighborhood compatibility, public perception, and future land use
administration.
The regulations are intended to:
•Improve predictability and transparency in the permit review process;
•Provide objective review criteria for future applications;
•Establish local siting and mitigation standards;
•Ensure public participation during permit review;
•Balance public safety concerns with the City’s obligations under State law.
The outreach process demonstrated substantial public interest regarding:
•Separation distances from schools and parks;
•Community safety;
•Notification and public involvement;
•Long-term compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
At the same time, staff must ensure that any adopted regulations do not
effectively prohibit the siting of EPFs within the City, as state law requires cities
to allow these facilities somewhere within city limits.
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Discussion
The proposed ordinance attempts to balance local control, public safety
concerns, and compliance with state law requirements.
The ordinance establishes a new permitting framework under Chapter 25.157
PMC that would apply to listed Essential Public Facilities as well as future
facilities determined by the Community and Economic Development Director to
meet EPF criteria.
Applications would be reviewed through a consolidated conditional use permit
and EPF review process before the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner
would have authority to:
•Approve;
•Approve with conditions; or
•Deny applications based on adopted decision criteria.
Key components of the draft ordinance include:
•Demonstration of facility need;
•Evaluation of surrounding land uses;
•Mitigation of adverse impacts;
•Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan;
•Compliance with state operational and siting requirements;
•Consideration of alternative sites farther removed from Risk Potential Activities
and Facilities.
The proposed LRA standards also establish:
•Additional application requirements;
•Compliance verification with DSHS requirements;
•Bed increase limitations;
•Enhanced mitigation authority for the Hearing Examiner;
•Separation and line-of-sight limitations from Risk Potential Activities and
Facilities.
Siting Facilities in Pasco – Where can these facilities be located?
A major policy consideration is determining how restrictive local regulations can
be without effectively prohibiting the siting of these facilities within Pasco. Legal
review has indicated that cities may impose reasonable siting and mitigation
standards so long as those standards do not make siting impossible.
Another key consideration is whether additional or modified buffer distances,
operational standards, or notification requirements should be included prior to
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adoption.
The attached Exhibit 02 map is intended to provide a visual example of how
the proposed 700-foot buffer from Risk Potential Activities (RPAs) may apply
throughout the City.
However, the map is only a snapshot in time and should not be interpreted as
permanently identifying or limiting where an LRA or SCTF could or could not
locate. Under the proposed code, the buffer applies dynamically as Risk
Potential Activities and Facilities are established over time. This means that
when a new school, daycare, park, trail, religious facility, recreational facility, or
other identified RPA use is developed, the required separation distance would
automatically apply to future LRA or SCTF proposals.
Similarly, if an LRA or SCTF is lawfully established first, later development
proposals for Risk Potential Activities or Facilities would need to consider the
existing facility and applicable regulations at that time. Large portions of the
areas currently shown outside the mapped buffer are primarily undeveloped
areas, including portions of Broadmoor and the north and eastern areas of
Pasco.
As future development occurs in those areas and additional RPA uses are
established, the mapped buffer areas would also expand accordingly. In simple
terms, or designate permanently to “approved” not is map the intended
“available” sites. Instead, it demonstrates how the proposed separation
requirements function based on existing conditions, while recognizing that both
development patterns and buffer areas will continue to change over time as the
City grows.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council provide policy direction regarding:
1.Proposed separation and siting standards;
2.The overall level of regulatory restriction desired;
3.Additional public safety or operational considerations;
4.The proposed Hearing Examiner review process;
5.Whether additional outreach or modifications should occur prior to scheduling
formal adoption hearings.
Staff further recommends continuing legal review of the ordinance to ensure
consistency with state law and Growth Management Act requirements.
Constraints (time or other considerations)
The City’s moratorium timeline creates a limited window for development and
adoption of the regulations. Failure to adopt a clear review framework may
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leave the City without locally tailored standards for future EPF applications.
At the same time, regulations that are overly restrictive could create legal risk if
they Public Essential of the siting effectively to determined are prohibit
Facilities within the City.
Additional coordination state with and outreach, public review, legal
requirements may still result in revisions to the proposed ordinance prior to
final adoption consideration.
Next Steps
Staff will:
1.Continue legal and policy review of the draft ordinance;
2.Incorporate feedback received from Council and the public;
3.Refine proposed siting and review standards as needed;
4.Return to Council and the Planning Commission with revised draft
regulations and public hearing materials;
5.Prepare final ordinance language for formal consideration and adoption prior
to expiration of the moratorium.
Alternatively, Council May:
1.Direct staff to proceed with the ordinance substantially as drafted;
2.Direct staff to revise or expand proposed siting and mitigation standards;
3.Direct staff to conduct additional public outreach prior to formal hearings;
4.Direct staff to evaluate alternative approaches to EPF and LRA regulation
consistent with state law.
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ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 25.157 “ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES”
WITHIN CODEMUNICIPAL PASCO THE “ZONING” 25 TITLE OF
RELATED TO ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING SECURE
COMMUNITY TRANSITION FACILITIES RESTRICTIVE AND LEAST
ALTERNATIVES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority under Article XI, Section 11 of the
Washington State Constitution, RCW 35A.63.220, RCW 36.70A.200, and RCW 36.70A.390 to
regulate land uses and adopt interim zoning controls; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.200 requires cities to include provisions for the siting of
Essential Public Facilities (“EPFs”); and
WHEREAS, Secure Community Transition Facilities (“SCTFs”) and Least Restrictive
Alternatives (“LRAs”) are a type of Essential Public Facility governed in part by RCW 71.09; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code does not currently establish a dedicated siting
process or decision criteria specifically applicable to EPFs, SCTFs, or LRAs; and
WHEREAS, RCW 71.09.285 establishes siting considerations for SCTFs and LRAs,
including proximity to “risk potential activities and facilities,” emergency service response times,
public safety considerations, and site characteristics; and
WHEREAS, RCW 71.09.020 defines “risk potential activities and facilities” to include
schools, school bus stops, licensed daycare facilities, preschools, parks, trails, playgrounds, sports
fields, community centers, libraries, youth camps, and places of worship; and
WHEREAS, RCW 71.09.096 establishes a minimum separation distance of 500 feet
between certain residential placements associated with SCTFs and K-12 schools, daycares, and
preschools; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is necessary to develop a clear Essential Public
Facility and Secure Community Transition Facility siting process, evaluate zoning regulations and
development standards, map risk-potential facilities using GIS, establish separation criteria
consistent with state law, evaluate public safety and compatibility considerations, and adopt
interim or permanent development regulations; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
of the community; and
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WHEREAS, the City held Public Feedback Events on March 31, 2026, April 15, 2026,
April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026 to present information and receive feedback regarding EPF’s,
SCTF’s and LRA’s from community members; and
WHEREAS, the City held Public Hearings on June 1, 2026, July 6, 2026 and conducted
a Public Workshop on June 22, 2026 all before the City Council of the City of Pasco.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. Findings. In support of this ordinance, the City Council adopts the above
Recitals and further makes the following additional findings:
A. The proposed development regulations are consistent with the GMA and other
applicable state laws;
B. The proposed development regulations are consistent with the City’s adopted
Comprehensive Plan;
C. All of the proposed development regulations have been considered concurrently so that
their cumulative effect has been appropriately ascertained.
Section 2. Adoption. That Chapter 25.157 entitled “Essential Public Facilities” within
Title 25 “Zoning” of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is created and shall be read as
follows:
Chapter 25.157
Essential Public Facilities
Sections:
25.157.010 Purpose.
25.157.020 Definitions.
25.157.030 Applicability.
25.157.040 Essential Public Facilities Application and Review Process.
25.157.050 Burden of Proof.
25.157.060 Decision and Decision Criteria
25.157.070 Less Restrictive Alternatives
25.157.010 Purpose
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The purpose of the chapter is to:
1. Comply with the requirements of RCW 36.70A.200 under the Washington State Growth
Management Act.
2. Provide a process that involves the community and identifies adverse impacts from the
siting of the EPF.
3. Ensure essential public facilities are appropriately sited and developed in a manner that:
a. Serves public health, safety, and welfare.
b. Minimizes adverse impacts to surrounding properties.
c. Promotes equitable distribution of public facilities.
d. Protects environmental resources.
e. It is consistent with the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan.
Essential public facilities which meet the definition but are not listed in 25.157.020 shall
also be reviewed according to the essential public facility criteria in 25.157.030.
25.157.020 Definitions
1. “Essential Public Facilities (EPF)” means those facilities that are typically difficult to site
and include:
a. Airports
b. State educational facilities
c. State or regional transportations facilities as defined by RCW 47.06.140
d. Regional transit authority facilities as defined by RCW 81.112.020
e. Improvements to high-capacity transportation systems as defined by RCW
81.104.015.
f. State and local correctional facilities.
g. Solid waste handling facilities and landfills.
h. Inpatient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, and
group homes or similar facilities as defined in RCW 72.05.020.
i. Less Restrictive Alternatives, including community housing operated by a private
provider.
j. Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTF) as defined in RCW 71.09.020.
k. A use or facility may be added to the list of essential public facilities based on one of
the following criteria:
i. The use meets the definition of an essential public facility in RCW
36.70A.200 as determined by the Community and Economic Development
Director based on the criteria set forth in 25.157.030(2); or
ii. The use is identified on the State list of essential public facilities maintained
by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management.
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2. “Risk potential activities and facilities” as defined or revised by RCW 71.09.020 (14)
include the following:
a. public and private schools
b. school bus stops
c. licensed day care and licensed preschool facilities
d. public parks
e. publicly dedicated trails
f. sports fields
g. playgrounds
h. recreational and community centers
i. churches
j. synagogues
k. temples
l. mosques
m. public libraries
n. public and private youth camps,
o. and others identified by the department following the hearings on a potential site
required in RCW 71.09.315.
3. “Less Restrictive Alternative” or LRA means a court-ordered treatment in a setting less
restrictive than total confinement which satisfies the conditions set forth in RCW
71.09.092. A less restrictive alternative may not include placement in the community
protection program as pursuant to RCW 71A.23.230. A Less Restrictive Alternative also
includes community housing operated by a private provider, which may also offer 24-
hour staffing and trained escort.
4. “Secure Community Transitional Facility” or SCTF means a residential facility for
persons civilly committed and conditionally released to a less restrictive alternative. A
secure community transition facility has supervision and security, and either provides or
ensures the provision of sex offender treatment services. Secure community transition
facilities are not limited to the facility established pursuant to RCW 71.09.250 (1) (a) (i)
and any community-based facilities established under RCW 71.09 and operated by
Washington State Department of Social and Health services or under contract with
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. SCTFS are considered a
type of LRA.
25.157.030 Applicability
1. All applications for the development or modification of the listed essential public
facilities as well as unlisted facilities approved by the Community and Economic
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Development Director pursuant to PMC 25.157.030(2) shall be reviewed through the
essential public facilities process.
2. Unlisted Facilities. The Community and Economic Development Director shall determine
whether a facility qualifies as an essential public facility based on whether the facility:
a. Needs a type of site of which there are few available locations;
b. Can only be located near another public facility;
c. Has or is generally perceived by the public to have significant adverse impacts that
make it difficult to site;
d. Is of a type that has been difficult to site in the past;
e. Is likely to be difficult to site; and/or
f. Serves a demonstrated need and Pasco is within the facility service area.
25.157.040 Essential Public Facilities Application and Review Process.
1. Applicants proposing to site essential public facilities shall submit an application to the
Community & Economic Development Department on a form provided by the City. The
application shall include all documents and information deemed necessary by the
Director.
2. Applications for proposed essential public facilities shall be reviewed as a conditional use
permit pursuant to Chapter 25.200 of the Pasco Municipal Code and shall require one
permit application. In addition to the application requirements set by the Director
pursuant to PMC 25.157.040(1), the application shall also include all information
required by PMC 25.200.060. The application shall be concurrently reviewed under both
Chapter 25.200 PMC and Chapter 25.157.
25.157.050 Burden of Proof
The applicant has the burden of demonstrating that the proposed facility satisfies all
applicable approval criteria of this chapter and other provisions of the Pasco Municipal
Code.
25.157.060 Decision and Decision Criteria
1. The Hearing Examiner shall have the authority to grant, condition, or deny the permit
application. A public hearing on the essential public facility application shall be held in
accordance with PMC 25.200.070.
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2. The Hearing Examiner shall have the authority to make a request for information from
either the applicant or the City prior to issuing a decision on the underlying application if
the Hearing Examiner determines the additional information is necessary to evaluate the
criteria outlined in (C) below.
3. The following criteria shall be used in the Hearing Examiner’s decision on the
application:
a. Whether there is a demonstrable and justifiable need for the essential public facility
and for its location within the City of Pasco.
b. The impact of the facility on the surrounding uses, the environment, the city and, if
applicable, the region.
c. Whether the design of the facility or the operation of the facility can be conditioned
or modified to mitigate adverse impacts and achieve compatibility with surrounding
uses.
d. Whether the factors that make the facility difficult to site can be modified to increase
the range of available sites or to minimize impacts in affected areas and the
environment.
e. Whether the proposed essential public facility is consistent with the goals, policies,
objectives, maps and/or narrative text of the City’s comprehensive plan.
f. Whether the proposed facility complies with all applicable State siting and
permitting requirements including requirements for public safety, staffing, security
and training.
g. Whether the site is of sufficient size and configuration to accommodate the facility
and associated activities.
h. Whether the facility meets all of the criteria for conditional use permits as set forth in
PMC 25.200.080.
4. After a public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall issue findings and conclusions in
accordance with PMC 25.200.070 and issue one of the following decisions on the
application:
a. Approve the application;
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b. Approve the application with conditions; or
c. Deny an application if the proposal does not meet the criteria of this chapter. If the
Hearing Examiner determines that the proposal does not meet the criteria of this
chapter, the applicant may submit a new application for an alternative site consistent
with the requirements and criteria of this chapter. If the Hearing Examiner determines
that the application does not meet the criteria of this chapter and no alternative site
exists for the proposed use, the Hearing Examiner may approve the application with
conditions to mitigate to the maximum extent possible the potential adverse impacts
of the proposed facility.
25.157.070 Less Restrictive Alternatives.
1. Applicability. This section applies to each LRA proposed to be located within the City.
The requirements of this section shall be imposed at the initiation of any LRA use, and
upon any addition or modification to a LRA use or structures housing that use. These
requirements are in addition to the requirements set forth in PMC 25.157.040 and
Chapter 25.200 PMC.
2. General.
a. LRAs are essential public facilities and shall comply with the requirements of PMC
25.157.010 through PMC 25.157.060.
b. The applicant for an LRA shall certify compliance with all applicable use
requirements and conditions of this section in the application for conditional (special)
use permit as outlined in Chapter 25.200 PMC and PMC 25.157.040 (2).
3. Application Requirements. In addition to the application requirements set forth in PMC
25.157.040, The following requirements apply to each application for siting an LRA:
a. All information and documentation required by the Director pursuant to PMC
25.157.040(1) and PMC 25.200.060.
b. The applicant must demonstrate that the facility meets the definition of an LRA
Facility as defined in PMC 25.157.020.
c. The Applicant must have received all necessary permits or approvals from
the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services.
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d. The applicant must demonstrate compliance with State of Washington Department of
Social and Health Services guidelines and requirements, including but not limited to,
all guidelines and requirements established pursuant to RCW 71.09.285 through
RCW 71.09.340, now or as hereafter amended.
e. The applicant must prepare and submit a community safety plan. In developing the
community safety plan, the applicant shall meet with the Chief of Police and the Fire
Marshall who will determine what measures are necessary to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
f. For purposes of this section, the applicant must demonstrate compliance with the
cited guidelines and statutory provisions through a written description specifically
describing the steps taken to satisfy such guidelines or statutory requirements. In the
event that compliance with the cited guidelines and statutory provisions can occur
only during the construction of the facility or during its operation, then the applicant
shall set forth the specific steps that will be taken to comply with such provisions, and
such steps shall be made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit for the facility.
4. Increase Beds. Any increase in the number of beds beyond that applied for by the
applicant and included in the Conditional Use Permit shall require a new Conditional
Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 25.200 PMC.
5. Conditions of Approval.
a. The Hearing Examiner shall apply the decision criteria set forth in PMC
25.157.060(C) when evaluating the application for an LRA.
b. In addition to the criteria in PMC 25.157.060(C), the Examiner shall require the
following criteria prior to the approval of any proposed siting of a LRA:
i. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposal mitigates all potential
adverse impacts of the facility on surrounding users, including, but not limited
to, the requirements specifically addressed in
RCW 71.09.285 through 71.09.340, now or as hereafter amended. The
Hearing Examiner may condition the application in order to mitigate the LRA
adverse impacts on surrounding uses.
ii. The proposed LRA must be sited at least 700-feet from any Risk Potential
Activities/Facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020(14). The distance between
the proposed LRA and the Risk Potential Facility/Activity shall be measured
from the property line of the proposed LRA closest to the Risk Potential
Facility/Activity to the property line of the Risk Potential Facility/Activity
closest to the proposed LRA. The LRA also cannot be sited within the line of
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site of any Risk Potential Activities/Facilities. “Within the line of sight”
means that it is possible to reasonably visually distinguish and recognize
individuals.
iii. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed site for the LRA is the
farthest removed from any Risk Potential Activities/Facilities possible within
the City. The Hearing Examiner shall not approve the application if an
alternative site within the City is farther removed from any Risk Potential
Activities/Facilities than the proposed site. If the Department of Social and
Health Services approves a site farther from Risk Potential
Activities/Facilities than what is required in this Section, then the Hearing
Examiner shall not approve an application that is closer to Risk Potential
Activities/Facilities than the one selected by the Department.
iv. The LRA shall have an City-approved community safety plan. The Hearing
Examiner may imposed additional measures within the community safety plan
beyond those required by statute, the City, or proposed by the applicant, if the
Examiner determines that additional safety measures are necessary to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
6. Additional Safety Measures. The Hearing Examiner may impose additional public safety
measures for any LRA proposed under this section beyond those required by statute or
proposed by the applicant if the Examiner determines that additional safety measures are
necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
Section 7. Transmittal to Department of Commerce. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106,
a complete and accurate copy of this ordinance shall be transmitted to the Washington State
Department of Commerce, as required by law within days of adoption.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance should be held to the 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 9. 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 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this ___ day of _____,
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Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council May 18, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Maria Serra, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Customer Rates Annual Review
(15 minute staff presentation)
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Presentation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Presentation Only
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
The Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) operates as an enterprise fund and,
as such, it is required to be financially self-sustaining. This means all operating,
maintenance, debt service, and capital costs must be recovered through user
rates and fees.
As part of this requirement, and in compliance with Council's explicit request for
this utility, the City conducts an annual review of rates to evaluate whether
current revenues are sufficient to support ongoing operations and long-term
financial obligations.
Current financial conditions indicate that existing rates are not sufficient to
meet the utility’s cost obligations, resulting in an ongoing and growing
operational deficit.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background
Facility History:
The City owns and operates the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF), which
provides industrial wastewater treatment services to food processors in the
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City. In recent years, the facility required significant upgrades to expand
storage and treatment capacity, incorporate new technologies, and support
both existing processors and "newcomers". A committee was formed
comprising of City staff and representatives from processor partners to identify
new and current with and compliance for allows that solutions growth
anticipated requirements from State and Federal governments. These
winter additional upgrades, pretreatment included improvements system
storage ponds, and infrastructure extensions. A revenue generating solution
was costs. Council 2022, In operating intent to offset the with favored
supported pursuing a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) component as part of the
project, leading to selection of Burnham SEV as the developer. The City
entered into a 30-year agreement (Wastewater Treatment Agreement - WTA)
with Burnham SEV for financing, construction, and operation of the upgraded
facility, with RNG revenues allocated to the PWRF fund. The WTA accounts
for repayment of Capital investment for the facility, cost of operation, and pass-
throughs for utilities, consumables and major maintenance within the
Burnham's portions of the facility. The City retained ownership and operation
of the conveyance systems for Columbia East and Foster Wells service areas,
winter storage ponds and land treatment system, including the IPS and
distribution System.
The upgraded and expanded facility became operational in 2025.
RNG Revenue and Federal Tax credit Proceeds:
The incorporation of RNG technologies aimed at creating additional revenue
stream to offset costs for the customers. Related to the generation of
Renewable Gas and green technologies applied in this facility, Burnham was
also able to sell Federal Tax credits. Through the WTA, the City of Pasco is
entitled to 90% of said credits as cash proceeds transfer. The City received
approximately $66 million in proceeds (a one-time payout), which were set
aside as a Risk Reserve for the utility. In total, this public-private partnership
represents a combined investment of nearly $250 million, requiring a significant
risk pool to mitigate any future risks.
Rates and management of the facility were adjusted to reflect the complexity
and new set up for the facility; which was a significant increase from the prior
system. The City conducted a Cost of Service Analysis with FCS Group to
establish a rate model based on flow and strength characteristics. Code
amendments followed, establishing new rates effective in January 2025 and
updating Pasco Municipal Code Section 13.55 to reflect the upgraded facility,
establish unit pricing of treatment of different constituents, provide a 30-year
repayment structure matching the City's obligations with private partner, and
intending to ensure long-term financial stability. Council adopted the ordinance
with rates effective January 1, 2025.
Basis for Rates:
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Rates and charges are determined by costs allocated among PWRF users,
based on factors assigned in a rate study.
These costs encompass:
Fees associated with the wastewater treatment agreement with
Burnham.
System pass-through costs (e.g., solid waste disposal, consumables,
major maintenance).
City facility costs (e.g., operating/maintenance expenditures, debt
service, capital charges, special projects).
Annual Rates Review:
Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section 13.55.025 requires an annual review
and adjustment of rates and charges for the Process Water Reuse Facility,
beginning in 2026. The intent of this requirement is to ensure that rates remain
aligned with the actual cost of providing service and that the utility remains
financially sustainable over time.
The rate-setting framework includes the following key principles:
Cost-Based Allocation: Rates are based on a cost-of-service model that
allocates expenses according to flow and strength characteristics of
industrial wastewater.
Full Cost Recovery: Rates are designed to recover all costs, including
treatment agreements, operations, maintenance, capital investments,
and system-wide expenses.
Financial Stability: Rates must support appropriate reserve levels and
long-term obligations. Annual Review: Rates must be evaluated at least
once per year.
Transparency and stakeholder coordination: Processors are provided
opportunities for input prior to any rate adjustment proposal presented to
Council for action. Specifically in 2026, a workgroup was created to
review current revenue requirements and develop strategies to achieve
financial sustainability.
Impact (other than fiscal)
This item is presented to seek Council's input on preferred approach to rate
setting for 2026 in context of the current financial condition of the PWRF.
The last discussion on this topic was on April 20th, 2026 during Council
Regular Meeting. It provided transparency regarding the challenges associated
with the updated facility and rate structure, the concerns raised by both staff
and processors, the complexity of balancing financial sustainability of the utility
with economic impacts to customers.
Contractual review and new opportunities:
As explained in the last discussion on this topic, City staff is in discussions with
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Burnham on revisiting WTA structure, specifically focusing on passthrough
costs and incentives for efficiencies.
Burnham has identified and is advocating for a new line of service with solid
waste import that can help offset the operational costs by adding new customer
and utilizing existing capacity. This proposal is in a feasibility
Root cause of the utility overruns is derived from operational costs deferring
from originally projected costs. The WTA structure prevents an immediate
remedy to the situation. Renegotiation of the agreement is critical to find
stability in the utility. The rate scenarios proposed are a near term measure,
while contract discussions take place.
V. DISCUSSION:
The review of rates has been performed, identifying insufficient revenues to
cover the operating and capital obligations of the utility.
The City faces a complex policy and financial challenge:
The utility must remain financially self-sustaining and be in a position to
meet long -term contractual commitments;
The rate increases necessary to achieve this are likely to significantly
impact industrial customers
These customers represent key economic drivers in the community.
Conceptually, there is a range of options regarding rate setting. As
bookends, alternatives A and B are presented:
A: Adjust rates to cover all incurred and projected costs. (No subsidy)
B: Freeze rates and cover shortfall by utilizing tax credit proceeds and
interest.
More nuanced alternatives presented are C and D and below:
C: Utilize interest generated from Tax credit proceeds to alleviate rate
increases.
D: Gradual rates adjustment (5% - 7% yearly) and cover shortfall by
utilizing tax credit generated interest and proceeds, as needed.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Alternative D, as it reduces the need for a sudden increase
of rates in the next decade and extends the ability of the Tax Credit to provide
rate hike relief and absorb other utility risks, as envision at the time of rate
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setting in late 2024.
Council feedback will help guide development of detailed rate adjustment (if
any) for 2027 onward in the form of an ordinance.
Constraints
Because the PWRF serves a limited number of users, the financial burden of
any rate adjustment is highly concentrated. This increases the risk of
unintended economic consequences, including impacts to business operations
and long-term viability.
Financial Condition of the utility:
The utility is currently operating at a deficit. The ending fund balance for 2025
is approximately negative $800,000.
Current rates are not projected to achieve a break-even position in 2026, likely
exacerbating the utility deficit by the end of 2026.
Costs associated with Burnham, the private partner in treatment and RNG
generation, have exceeded original projections. The existing agreement with
the private partner does not sufficiently limit or cap operating costs.
Additionally, RNG revenues have been lower than originally projected and are
not RNG either. 2026, in levels anticipated originally reach to projected
generation and sales are proportional to the level of constituents in the
wastewater provided by the processors. Reduced loading in processor effluent
helps processors combat the cost for discharge, but impacts the ability of the
facility to generate RNG.
This condition presents a financial risk to the utility and customers; and
requires timely evaluation of alternatives to correct course.
Coordination with Industrial users:
In of consisting Workgroup PWRF a City the 2026, early established
processors, City staff, and leadership representation. As of this report being
written, the group has met seven times.
Key topics discussed include:
Current and projected financial shortfalls
Rate structure alternatives
Affordability and economic impacts to local industries
Long-term sustainability of the utility
Operational performance and cost drivers
WTA limitations
New opportunities for reducing cost
These discussions have highlighted significant differences between
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maintaining full cost recovery and addressing customer concerns regarding
affordability and competitiveness.
Next Steps
Council's preference on path forward will determine the rate scenario to be
prepared in ordinance form.
None of the rate scenarios provided by staff have been deemed acceptable by
the processors.
At this time the expressed expectation of PWRF customers is that rates be
decreased shortfall. up make to utilized the Credit Tax Federal and be
Processors do not agree with a "sudden increase" in rates when tax credit
subsidy runs out.
Additionally, staff will continue pursuing operational and contractual
improvements with Burnham, exploring opportunities for further efficiencies and
cost savings.
Alternatives
Council may direct staff on a different path forward.
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Annual Review Required (PMC
13.55.025)
Beginning in 2026, rates must be reviewed at
least once per year to ensure financial
sustainability of the utility.
Key Rate-Setting Principles
• Cost-Based Allocation: Expenses allocated by
flow and strength characteristics
• Full Cost Recovery: O&M, capital, debt service,
and treatment agreement costs
• Financial Stability: Rates must support long-
term reserve levels
• Transparency: Processors receive input
opportunities prior to any Council rate action
Cost Categories Covered by Rates
Burnham WTA fees
Pass-through costs (solid waste, consumables)
City O&M, debt service & capital charges
Key Cost Drivers
• Third-party operations costs exceed
original projections
• WTA does not adequately cap operating
costs
• RNG revenues below original projections
• RNG revenues not expected to recover
to projected levels in 2026
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Annual Cost
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$27 million per year
(a significant increase from 2024)
Range:
•Darigold - $6.9 million
•Freeze Pack - $430 thousand
Funding shortfall for 2025: $4.5M
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LOOKING BACK to 2025 Projected in
2025 Model 2025 Actuals
City Total Cost $ 10,786,665 $ 7,760,885
Burnham Total Cost $ 16,142,407 $ 22,631,839
$ 26,929,072 $ 30,392,724 Total Expenditures
Revenues (Rates and Fees) $ 25,038,525 $ 25,807,468
Net $ (4,585,256)
LOOKING ONTO 2026 Projected in
2026 Model
2026 Currently
Projected
$ 9,538,616City Total Cost $ 10,672,934
Burnham Total Cost $ 21,906,000 $ 17,374,879
$ 31,444,616 Total Expenditures $ 28,047,813
$ 25,807,468 Revenues (Rates and Fees) $ 25,996,514
Net $ (5,637,148)
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PWRF Workgroup Established 2026
Industrial Processors (in alphabetical order)
•Darigold
•Grimmway
•Oregon Potato Company (Pasco Processing,
Freeze Pack, Barker Produce)
•Reser’s
•Simplot
•Twin City Foods
City Representation
•Public Works Staff
•City Manager’s Office Staff
•Mayor (recently added participant)
Topics Discussed
• Current and projected financial
shortfalls
• Rate structure alternatives
• Affordability and economic impacts
to local industries
• Long-term sustainability of the
utility
• Operational performance and cost
drivers
Key Tension Identified
Full cost recovery vs. customer affordability
and competitiveness.
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Processor Position
Processors are requesting:
• That rates be decreased, not
increased
• That Federal Tax Credit proceeds
be used to fully offset the shortfall
• Avoid sharp rate changes in the
future
• Modify the WTA to address root
cause
• Divide RNG from Wastewater
treatment
Staff tasks
• Propose path forward
for rates
• Continue working on
WTA with Burnham
Stakeholder Coordination
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Enterprise Fund
PWRF as a utility should be fully
self-sustaining. All costs must be
recovered through user rates and
fees.
Concentrated Financial Risk
PWRF serves a limited number of
users. Rate adjustment burden is
highly concentrated among
industrial customers, raising risk to
business viability.
Rate setting
discussion does not
preclude other efforts
on contractual adjustments,
and efficiencies
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Conceptually, there is a range of options
BOOKENDS ARE:
A - Adjust rates to cover all 25-26 shortfalls and
projected shortfalls 2027 onward.
B - Freeze rates and cover shortfall by utilizing
tax credit proceeds and interest.
MORE NUANCED alternatives include:
C - Apply interest generated by tax credit proceeeds as
subsidy to rates? Adjust rate for remainder of shortfall
D - Adjust rates gradually level and cover
shortfall by utilizing tax credit (interest and
proceeds, as needed).
Utility received a Federal Tax
Credit ($66M) in 2025.
It was set as risk mitigation
fund for the utility.
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Alternative A : No Subsidy
NO USE OF Fed Tax Proceeds or Interest
Rate Increase
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Total Fed Tax Credit Proceeds Used $0 M
Total interest used $0M
Fed Tax Balance (end of 2034) $90M
Rates collected (in 9 years) $338M
Assumptions:
•3.7% interest (2026-2027)
•3.5% interest (2028-2034)
•Annual Expense escalation 3%
•Utility Tax: 10%
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Alternative B: Freeze Rates
USE ALL Fed Tax Proceeds + Interest
Rate Increase
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Total Fed Tax Credit Principal Used $66 M
Total interest used $12.6 M
Fed Tax Balance (end of 2034) $0M
Rates collected (in 9 years) $246M
Assumptions:
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•3.5% interest (2028-2034)
•Annual Expense escalation 3%
•Utility Tax: 10%
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USE of interest generated by Fed Tax Credit
Rate Increase
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Total Fed Tax Credit Principal Used $0M
Total interest used $21.6M
Fed Tax Balance (end of 2034) $66M
Rates collected ( in 9 years) $315M
Assumptions:
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•Annual Expense escalation 3%
•Utility Tax: 10%
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MODERATE USE of Fed Tax Proceeds + Interest
Rate Increase
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Total Fed Tax Credit Principal Used $23M
Total interest used $16M
Fed Tax Balance (end of 2034) $43M
Rates collected (in 9 years) $290M
Assumptions:
•3.7% interest (2026-2027)
•3.5% interest (2028-2034)
•Annual Expense escalation 3%
•Utility Tax: 10%
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council January 30, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Brent Cook, Police Chief
Police Department
SUBJECT: Resolution - Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Criminal
Justice Training Commission
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Interagency Agreement
Assistant Commander Agreement
TAC Officer Agreement
Part-Time Instructor Agreement
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
The Interagency Agreement is structured as a reimbursement-based
agreement under RCW 39.34.
All eligible costs incurred by the City of Pasco for staffing, instruction, facilities,
and related academy operations will be reimbursed by WSCJTC in accordance
with the terms of the agreement.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background:
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is
authorized under Chapter 43.101 RCW to provide training standards and
programs for criminal justice personnel.
The City of Pasco, through the Pasco Police Department, partners with
WSCJTC to host the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) at the
Southeast Regional Campus.
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The proposed agreements formalize three primary components:
1. Interagency (Umbrella) Agreement
Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028
Establishes Pasco as a host site for BLEA
Requires the City to provide facilities and support staffing
Provides Pasco priority access to academy seats for recruitment
Establishes reimbursement for eligible costs
2. Secondary Agreements
TAC Officer Agreement (full-time assignment)
Assistant Commander (full-time assignment)
Part-Time Instructor Agreement
Defines specific roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement for personnel
supporting academy operation.
Impact (other than fiscal)
Approval of these agreements will:
Maintain a regional BLEA training site in Pasco
Improve recruitment by providing local academy access
Strengthen partnerships with regional law enforcement agencies
Support statewide law enforcement training capacity
Enhance operational readiness through consistent training delivery
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice
Training Commission for operation of BLEA classes at the Pasco Police
Department Regional Training Campus.
Constraints (time or other considerations):
The agreement term aligns with state fiscal years and BLEA scheduling
requirements. Timely approval is necessary to ensure continuity of academy
operations and scheduling of upcoming BLEA sessions.
Next Steps:
Upon Council approval, the City Manager will execute the Interagency
Agreement.
Pasco Police Department will coordinate with WSCJTC to finalize BLEA
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scheduling and staffing.
BLEA classes will be conducted in accordance with the agreement
terms and audited as required.
Alternatives:
1. Decline to approve the resolution, resulting in BLEA training not being
hosted at the Pasco Police Department Regional Training Campus.
2. Direct staff to renegotiate specific terms of the agreement and return to
Council for future consideration.
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Resolution – Amend. to ILA with WSCJTC - 1
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERAGENCY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
TRAINING COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF PASCO FOR THE
PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL SUPPORT FOR THE BASIC
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, authorizes political
subdivisions to jointly exercise their powers, privileges, or authorities with other political
subdivisions of this state through the execution of an interlocal cooperative or interagency
agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is
authorized under Chapter 43.101 RCW to provide criminal justice training; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has the facilities and operational capacity to support Basic
Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) training at the Southeast Regional Campus ; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement provides reimbursement to the City for personnel,
facilities, and associated operational costs, and supports regional law enforcement training and
recruitment efforts; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the of and conditions terms the City City of the of Council Pasco approves the
Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission 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 City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of
Pasco.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Resolution – Amend. to ILA with WSCJTC - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ____ day of
________________, 2026.
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Krystle Shanks Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney
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WASHINGTON STATE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Jerrell C. Wills, Interim Executive Director
19010 1st Avenue South Burien, WA 98148 Phone: 206-835-7300 www.cjtc.wa.gov
TRAINING THE GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT No.
This agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, is made and entered into by and between
the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “WSCJTC”,
and the Pasco Police Department, a Law Enforcement Agency, located in Pasco, WA, hereinafter
referred to as the “Agency”.
Whereas the WSCJTC, pursuant to Chapter 43.101.RCW, is empowered to provide programs and
standards for the training of criminal justice personnel and, in conjunction therewith, may contract
with individuals and agencies for the purpose of training; and
Whereas the Agency has the ability to provide services and facilities for the purposes of administering
Basic Training Academies, including the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, hereinafter referred to as
“BLEA”; and
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth hereafter, the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of July, 2026 and terminate on the 30th day of
June, 2028, subject to prior termination as provided herein and unless as extended by written
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
2. Coordination
WSCJTC will notify the Agency of their desire for the Agency to host and administer a Basic Training
Academy. WSCJTC will collaborate with the Agency to coordinate sessions agreeable to both
parties. The Agency may only host academy sessions which are preapproved by the WSCJTC.
3. Management and Oversight
Services performed under the terms of this Agreement shall be under the direct command and
control of the WSCJTC and shall ensure that the duties of the Agreement will be performed in a
manner consistent with WSCJTC policies and procedures, applicable state and local laws, and the
Constitutions of the State of Washington and the United States.
4. Full-Time Assistant Commander
The Agency shall support the WSCJTC’s efforts in recruiting the full-time services of one (1)
commissioned Peace Officer to serve as the Assistant Commander for the purpose of managing and
overseeing the daily operations of the Basic Training Academies held at the Southeast Regional
Campus. The WSCJTC will select, approve, and appoint the Assistant Commander in collaboration
with the Agency. The WSCJTC reserves final approval of all candidates without cause. This
assignment will be memorialized in a Secondary Agreement.
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5. Full-Time Teacher, Administrator, Counselor (TAC) Officers
The Agency shall support the WSCJTC’s efforts in recruiting the full-time services of up to three (3)
commissioned Peace Officers to serve as TAC Officers for the purpose of administering, conducting,
and presenting the Basic Training Academies held at the Southeast Regional Campus. The WSCJTC
will select, approve, and appoint the TAC Officers in collaboration with the Agency. The WSCJTC
reserves final approval of all candidates, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If staffing levels
fall below the desired number of TAC Officers, the parties agree to work collaboratively and in good
faith to address staffing needs. Temporary staffing shortages shall not constitute a breach of this
Agreement, provided the Agency is making reasonable efforts to fill such positions. These
assignments will be memorialized in Secondary Agreements.
6. Part-Time Instructors
The Agency may provide to WSCJTC the part-time services of on-duty (defined as personnel
teaching for WSCJTC under agency direction, receiving compensation directly from their agency,
and covered by standard workplace injury provisions during regular or overtime hours) and
qualified Agency or active regional law enforcement personnel (hereinafter referred to as
“Instructors”) to provide academy instruction and instructional support. These part-time
instructors must be approved by the WSCJTC Regional Academies Commander prior to instructing
WSCJTC courses. Assignments will be submitted to the WSCJTC Regional Academies Commander
for approval. This agreement will be memorialized in a Secondary Agreement.
7. Additional Training
The WSCJTC agrees to provide training opportunities to the Agency’s personnel to ensure a
sufficient cadre of instructors. The WSCJTC accepts responsibility for all training-related costs,
including travel expenses (at applicable per-diem rates determined by the Office of Financial
Management). All requests for training must receive prior approval by the WSCJTC.
8. Administrative Support
WSCJTC will provide part-time administrative support for the administration and management of
the Basic Training Academies.
9. Facilities
The Agency will provide the necessary facilities to successfully conduct the Basic Training
Academies. Such facilities include, but are not limited to:
Office Space for a full-time Assistant Commander, including but not limited to:
a) Office Phone
b) High Speed Internet connection
c) Office furniture
Office Space for three (3) full-time TAC Officers, including but not limited to:
a) Office Phone
b) High Speed Internet connection
c) Office furniture
Office Space for one (1) full-time WSCJTC employee, including but not limited to:
a) Office Phone
b) High Speed Internet connection
Commented [SA1]: Requesting definition be provided in the
contract language to ensure a mutual understanding regarding
compensation, scheduling, liability coverage, and work status
expectations.
Commented [SA2R1]: If added, this should be copied to the
secondary agreement for consistency.
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c) Office furniture
Classroom space
Gym space
Locker rooms
Firearms range
a. Payment for Facilities Usage
WSCJTC will reimburse the Agency $2,000 per month for high-speed internet access, related
network support, and continuing maintenance. WSCJTC shall pay the reimbursement amount
upon the Agency's submission of an invoice to WSCJTC.
10. First Right of Refusal for Recruits
WSCJTC agrees to grant first right of refusal to the Agency or active Southeast Regional partners for
up to eight (8) seats in each BLEA class held at the Southeast Regional Campus for up to six (6)
weeks prior to the start date of each class. These seats may only be filled by applicants from the
Agency or active Southeast Regional partersand the Agency may not assign seats to applicants from
another organization. Any additional applicants will be processed in accordance with the policies
and procedures of the WSCJTC.
11. Provision of Materials, Services, and Supplies
Through the Washington State purchasing process, WSCJTC will provide materials, services, and
supplies necessary for the operation of academy sessions, unless otherwise agreed to by the
Agency and WSCJTC.
12. Payment
Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been established
under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. All costs shall be reimbursed monthly, when applicable.
13. Billing Procedures
The Agency shall submit an invoice to WSCJTC at the end of each month in which services or
facilities were provided. WSCJTC shall pay the Agency for all approved and completed work by
warrant or account transfer within thirty (30) days of invoicing.
All invoices shall be submitted to:
Registered Mail Electronic Mail
WSCJTC btdaccounting@cjtc.wa.gov
Attn: Basic Training Division
19010 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
14. Records Maintenance
The parties to this Agreement shall each maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence
which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either party in the
performance of the services described herein. These records shall be subject to inspection, review
or audit by personnel of both parties, other personnel duly authorized by either party, the Office of
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the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and
other material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for six (6) years after expiration and the
Office of the State Auditor, federal auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the parties shall
have full access and the right to examine any of these materials during this period.
Records and other documents, in any medium, furnished by one party to this Agreement to the
other party, will remain the property of the furnishing party, unless otherwise agreed. The
receiving party will not disclose or make available this material to any third parties, without first
giving notice to the furnishing party and giving a reasonable opportunity to respond. Each party
will utilize reasonable security procedures and protections to assure that records and documents
provided by the other party are not erroneously disclosed to third parties.
15. Modification
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or any covenants, conditions, or limitations herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the parties to be charged therewith;
and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence of any
proceeding or litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or affecting this Agreement, or
the rights or obligations of the parties herein under, unless such waiver or modification is in writing
duly executed as aforesaid; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section may not
be waived except as herein set forth.
16. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated in part or whole without cause at any time by mutual
agreement of the parties hereto, or by either party after thirty-days (30) following the other party's
receipt of a written intent to terminate.
The parties retain the right to cancel this Agreement in part or whole upon ten (10) days written
notice to the other party if either party fails to properly keep any of the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of termination under this section, the Agency will be entitled to receive,
to the date of such termination on a pro rata basis, the compensation as set forth in Section 9a
herein.
17. Independent Capacity
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement
shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose
to be employees or agents of the other party.
18. Indemnification/Hold Harmless
Each party shall be responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of itself and its own officers,
employees, and agents acting within the scope of their authority and within the scope of the
performance agreement(s).
19. Venue Stipulation
This Agreement shall be construed as having been made and delivered with the State of
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington shall be applicable to its construction and
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enforcement. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement or any provision hereto shall be instituted in King County, Seattle, Washington.
20. Assignment
The work to be provided under this Agreement, and any claim arising under this Agreement is not
assignable or delegable by either party in whole or in part, without the express prior written
consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
21. Disputes
In the event a dispute arises under this Agreement which the parties are unable to resolve, they
may allow the dispute to be decided by a Dispute Panel of three (3) members. Upon the written
agreement of both parties to convene a Dispute Panel, the members would be appointed in the
following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one (1) member, and the parties shall
jointly appoint one (1) additional member to the Dispute Panel. The Dispute Panel shall review the
facts, contract terms and applicable statutes and rules and decide the dispute. The determination
of the Dispute Panel shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. There shall be no charge to
the parties for the services of the Dispute Panel.
22. Order of Precedence
In the event of any inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, or between its terms and any
applicable statute or rule, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following
order to: applicable federal and state law, regulations and rules; any other provision of this
Agreement; and any document incorporated by reference.
23. Waiver
A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement shall not prevent that party
from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under
this Agreement unless stated to be such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of the
party and attached to the original Agreement.
24. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which
can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements
of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this Agreement, and to this end the provisions of
this Agreement are declared to be severable.
25. Rights in Data
Material created from this Agreement shall be “works for hire” as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act
of 1976 and shall be owned by the WSCJTC, including but not limited to reports, documents,
videos, curricular material, exams or recordings. Such materials are subject to RCW 42.56, the
Public Records Act; The WSCJTC may disclose such documents in accordance with the PRA.
26. Notices
All notices given herein shall be in writing and shall be sent by electronic mail to the parties at their
recognized business addresses.
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27. Headings
The article headings contained in this Agreement are inserted solely as a matter of convenience
and for reference and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of the provisions of
this Agreement.
28. Contact Information
Each party shall designate one or more contact points to facilitate communications between the
Parties on any matter covered by this Agreement.
Agency WSCJTC
Operations
Name, Title
Email Address
Phone Number
Contract Administration
Name, City Manager
Email Address
Phone Number
Operations
Paul Bakala, Regional Academies Commander
paul.bakala@cjtc.wa.gov
(206) 887-2563
Contract Administration
Holly White, Contract Specialist
holly.white@cjtc.wa.gov
(206) 758-1205
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures on the dates below.
Dignitary Name,
Title
Date Jerrell C. Wills,
Interim Executive Director
Date
Agency Name Criminal Justice Training
Commission
Dignitary Name,
Title
Date
Agency Name
Approved as to form: Attest:
Name,
Title
Date Name,
Title
Date
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Agency Name Agency Name
cc: Interagency Administrator, Agency Name
Paul Bakala, Regional Academies Commander, WSCJTC
Brian Elliott, Fiscal Manager, WSCJTC
Francesca Heard, Budget Unit Manager, WSCJTC
Dave Miller, Assistant Director, WSCJTC
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WASHINGTON STATE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Jerrell C. Wills, Interim Executive Director
19010 1st Avenue South Burien, WA 98148 Phone: 206-835-7300 www.cjtc.wa.gov
TRAINING THE GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT No.
This agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, is made and entered into by and between
the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "WSCJTC”,
and the Pasco Police Department, hereinafter referred to as the “Agency”.
Whereas the WSCJTC, pursuant to Chapter 43.101 RCW, is empowered to provide programs and
standards for the training of criminal justice personnel and in conjunction therewith may contract with
individuals and agencies for the purpose of training; and
Whereas Charles (Chad) Acock is employed by the Agency as an employee, holding the position of
Officer therein; and
Whereas the Agency has the ability to provide the full-time services of Charles (Chad) Acock,
hereinafter referred to as the “TAC Officer”, for the purposes of administering and conducting Basic
Training Academies, including the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, hereinafter referred to as “BLEA”;
and
Now therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth hereafter, the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of July, 2026 and terminate on the 30th day of
June, 2029, subject to prior termination as provided herein and unless as extended by written
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
2. Full-Time TAC Officer
The Agency shall provide the full-time services of a TAC Officer to the WSCJTC for the purpose of
administering, conducting, and presenting the Washington State Basic Training Academies held at
the Southeast Regional Campus. Such services may include, but not be limited to:
Being familiar with, and adhering to, the policies and procedures of the Basic Training Division
and the WSCJTC
Coordinating with the Assistant Commander to ensure that all training materials and
equipment are available and ready for use and are in good working order
Being familiar with the course lesson plan prior to instruction
Participating in course briefing and debriefing
Providing instruction and delivering written and practical exercises in assigned courses as
prescribed in the course lesson plan(s)
Supporting and assisting with practical training exercises
Tutoring/counseling academy attendees
Proctoring recruit testing to ensure compliance with established expectations
Evaluating recruit performance in accordance with established rubrics
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Maintaining accurate student attendance and performance records as required
Ensuring that all equipment used in the instruction are properly stored and/or cleaned upon
the completion of instruction and any damaged or dysfunctional equipment is reported to the
Assistant Commander, or their designee, as soon as possible after the training session
Suggesting revisions to academy programs and curriculum in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the WSCJTC to ensure that all materials are current, relevant, and rigorous
a. Payment for TAC Officer
WSCJTC will reimburse to the Agency the full salary, and overtime worked in service to the
WSCJTC, of the TAC Officer, including all benefits and all increases to said salary or benefits,
during the period of the TAC Officer’s service to the WSCJTC as a TAC Officer. WSCJTC shall pay
said reimbursement amount upon submission by the Agency of an invoice to WSCJTC.
3. Payment
Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been established
under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. All costs shall be reimbursed monthly, when applicable.
4. Billing Procedures
The Agency shall submit an invoice to WSCJTC at the end of each month in which services were
provided. WSCJTC shall pay the Agency for all approved and completed work by warrant or account
transfer within thirty (30) days of invoicing.
All invoices shall be submitted to:
Registered Mail Electronic Mail
WSCJTC btdaccounting@cjtc.wa.gov
Attn: Basic Training Division
19010 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
5. Agreements Outside of this Agreement
This Agreement contains the complete agreement between the parties and shall, as of the effective
date hereof, supersede all agreements, either written or oral, between the parties concerning the
matters addressed in this Agreement. The parties agree that neither of them has made any
representations with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement or any representations,
including the executing and delivery hereof, except such representations as are specifically set
forth herein; and each of the parties hereto acknowledges that it has relied on its own judgment in
entering into this Agreement.
6. Modification
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or any covenants, conditions, or limitations herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the parties to be charged therewith;
and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence of any
proceeding or litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or affecting this Agreement, or
the rights or obligations of the parties herein under, unless such waiver or modification is in writing
duly executed as aforesaid; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section may not
be waived except as herein set forth.
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7. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated in part or whole without cause at any time by mutual
agreement of the parties hereto, or by either party after thirty-days (30) following the other party's
receipt of a written intent to terminate.
The parties retain the right to cancel this Agreement in part or whole upon ten (10) days written
notice to the other party if either party fails to properly keep any of the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of termination under this section, the Agency will be entitled to receive,
to the date of such termination on a pro rata basis, the compensation as set forth in Section 2a
herein.
8. Health and Safety
To protect the health and safety of WSCJTC and the students of WSCJTC, the TAC Officer
understands that the WSCJTC maintains control over its operations and agrees to submit to
directions and protocols put in place to carry out its mission, including submitting to infectious
disease testing when directed to do so by the WSCJTC and submitting the results to the WSCJTC's
confidential appointee. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in their release from
WSCJTC’s service and termination of the Agreement as set forth in Section 8 herein.
9. Employment Obligations of Parties
The Agency agrees to pay to the TAC Officer the full salary and benefits, including all increases to
said salary and benefits, accruing to them as employees of the Agency during the period of their
services herein under. Additionally, the Agency agrees to extend to the TAC Officer all rights,
privileges, and benefits attendant to and resulting from their employment by the Agency, including
any and all promotional opportunities otherwise available to them. The Agency further agrees that
upon completion and conclusion of the TAC Officer’s service herein under, and in the absence of
any promotion or upgrading in classification which has occurred during the duration of this
Agreement and in the absence of any disciplinary action taken during the duration of this
Agreement, they will be returned and reinstated to the Agency at the same or equal commissioned
rank or position which they held on the beginning date of this Agreement.
The WSCJTC agrees to complete all necessary evaluation and documentation regarding the TAC
Officer during the period of their service herein under and as required by the Agency. The Agency
reserves the right to discipline the TAC Officer for any violation of the Agency’s rules in the same
manner as other Agency employees. The WSCJTC additionally agrees to provide the TAC Officer a
work and learning experience and professional opportunities for career development and
enrichment at no special cost or direct cost to the Agency.
10. Independent Capacity
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement
shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose
to be employees or agents of the other party.
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11. Indemnification/Hold Harmless
Each party shall be responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of itself and its own officers,
employees, and agents acting within the scope of their authority and within the scope of the
performance agreement(s).
12. Medical/Health and Workers' Compensation Benefits
In the event of any injury to, or the illness or death of the TAC Officer while acting in performance
of this Agreement, the Agency agrees to extend to the TAC Officer medical / health and workers'
compensation benefits and other compensation, to the same extent and in the same manner as if
such injury, illness, or death had occurred during work assignment in and for the Agency.
13. Venue Stipulation
This Agreement shall be construed as having been made and delivered with the State of
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington shall be applicable to its construction and
enforcement. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement or any provision hereto shall be instituted in King County, Seattle, Washington.
14. Assignment
Each party to this Agreement stipulates that the Agreement is one for personal services and
accordingly neither party hereto may assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this Agreement.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties hereto agree to comply in carrying out the terms of this Agreement with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to,
the laws pertaining to civil rights and laws pertaining to the WSCJTC and the Agency, including
merit system rules.
16. Rights in Data
Material created from this Agreement shall be “works for hire” as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act
of 1976 and shall be owned by the WSCJTC, including but not limited to reports, documents,
videos, curricular material, exams or recordings. Such materials are subject to RCW 42.56, the
Public Records Act; The WSCJTC may disclose such documents in accordance with the PRA.
17. Notices
All notices given herein shall be in writing and shall be sent by electronic mail to the parties at their
recognized business addresses.
18. Headings
The article headings contained in this Agreement are inserted solely as a matter of convenience
and for reference and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of the provisions of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures on the dates below.
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Pasco Police Department, Washington
Jerrell Wills,
Interim Executive Director
Date Dignitary Name,
Title
Date
Criminal Justice Training Commission
19010 1st Avenue South
Burien, Washington 98148
Agency Name
Address
cc: Charles (Chad) Acock, Officer, Pasco PD
Paul Bakala, Regional Academies Commander, WSCJTC
Brian Elliott, Fiscal Manager, WSCJTC
Francesca Heard, Budget Unit Manager, WSCJTC
Dave Miller, Assistant Director, WSCJTC
Holly White, Contracts Specialist, WSCJTC
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WASHINGTON STATE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Jerrell C. Wills, Interim Executive Director
19010 1st Avenue South Burien, WA 98148 Phone: 206-835-7300 www.cjtc.wa.gov
TRAINING THE GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT No.
This agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, is made and entered into by and between
the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "WSCJTC",
and the Agency Name, hereinafter referred to as the “Agency”.
Whereas the WSCJTC, pursuant to Chapter 43.101.RCW, is empowered to provide programs and
standards for the training of criminal justice personnel and in conjunction therewith may contract with
individuals and agencies for the purpose of training; and
Whereas the Agency has the ability to provide the part-time services of Agency personnel, hereinafter
referred to as “Instructors”, for the purposes of administering Basic Training Division Courses, including
the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, hereinafter referred to as “BLEA”;
Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth hereafter, the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of July, 2026 and terminate on the 30th day of
June, 2028, subject to prior termination as provided herein and unless as extended by written
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
2. Part-Time Instructors
The Agency may provide to the WSCJTC the part-time services of on-duty and qualified Agency or
active regional law enforcement personnel to provide academy instruction and instructional
support. These part-time Instructors must be approved by the WSCJTC Regional Academies
Commander prior to instructing WSCJTC courses. Assignments will be submitted to the WSCJTC
Regional Academies Commander for approval. Such services may include, but not be limited to:
Being familiar with, and adhering to, the policies and procedures of the Basic Training Division
and the WSCJTC
Coordinating with the Assistant Commander to ensure that all training materials and
equipment are available and ready for use and are in good working order
Being familiar with the course lesson plan prior to instruction
Participating in course briefing and debriefing
Providing instruction and delivering written and practical exercises in assigned courses as
prescribed in the course lesson plan(s)
Supporting and assisting with practical training exercises
Tutoring/counseling academy attendees
Proctoring recruit testing to ensure compliance with established expectations
Evaluating recruit performance in accordance with established rubrics
Maintaining accurate student attendance and performance records as required
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Ensuring that all equipment used in the instruction are properly stored and/or cleaned upon
the completion of instruction and any damaged or dysfunctional equipment is reported to the
Assistant Commander, or their designee, as soon as possible after the training session
Suggesting revisions to academy programs and curriculum in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the WSCJTC to ensure that all materials are current, relevant, and rigorous
a. Payment for Part-Time Instructors
WSCJTC will reimburse the Agency for the payment of part-time Instructors, who are the
Agency’s employees or active regional law enforcement personnel. The hourly rate assigned to
each instructor will be based on the WSCJTC Contractor Pay Scale. WSCJTC will notify the
Agency upon the approval of any revision to the pay scale. WSCJTC shall pay said
reimbursement amount upon submission by the Agency of an invoice to WSCJTC.
The Agency will send detailed invoices to WSCJTC at the end of each month that include the
following:
Appropriate Statewide Vendor Number
Instructor Name
Subject taught
Dates and hours worked
Dollar amount
Academy session number
3. Payment
Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been established
under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. All costs shall be reimbursed monthly, when applicable.
4. Billing Procedures
The Agency shall submit an invoice to WSCJTC at the end of each month in which services were
provided. WSCJTC shall pay the Agency for all approved and completed work by warrant or account
transfer within thirty (30) days of invoicing.
All invoices shall be submitted to:
Registered Mail: Electronic Mail:
WSCJTC btdaccounting@cjtc.wa.gov
Attn: Basic Training Division
19010 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
5. Agreements Outside of This Agreement
This Agreement contains the complete agreement between the parties and shall, as of the effective
date hereof, supersede all agreements, either written or oral, between the parties concerning the
matters addressed in this Agreement. The parties agree that neither of them has made any
representations with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement or any representations,
including the executing and delivery hereof, except such representations as are specifically set
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forth herein; and each of the parties hereto acknowledges that it has relied on its own judgment in
entering into this Agreement.
6. Modification
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or any covenants, conditions, or limitations herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the parties to be charged therewith;
and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence of any
proceeding or litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or affecting this Agreement, or
the rights or obligations of the parties herein under, unless such waiver or modification is in writing
duly executed as aforesaid; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section may not
be waived except as herein set forth.
7. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated without cause at any time by mutual agreement of the parties
hereto, or by either party after thirty-days (30) following the other party's receipt of a written
intent to terminate.
The parties retain the right to cancel this Agreement in part or whole upon ten (10) days written
notice to the other party if either party fails to properly keep any of the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of termination under this section, the Agency will be entitled to receive,
to the date of such termination on a pro rata basis, the compensation as set forth in section 2a
herein.
8. Health and Safety
To protect the health and safety of WSCJTC and students of the WSCJTC, the Instructors
understand that the WSCJTC maintains control over its operations and agrees to submit to
directions and protocols put in place to carry out its mission, including submitting to infectious
disease testing when directed to do so by the WSCJTC and submitting the results to the WSCJTC’s
confidential appointee. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in their release from
WSCJTC’s service and termination of the Agreement as set forth in section 7 herein.
9. Employment Obligations of Parties
The Agency agrees to pay to the Instructors the full salary and benefits, including all increases to
said salary and benefits, accruing to them as employees of the Agency during the period of their
services herein under. Additionally, the Agency agrees to extend to the Instructors all rights,
privileges, and benefits attendant to and resulting from their employment by the Agency, including
any and all promotional opportunities otherwise available to them.
10. Independent Capacity
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement
shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose
to be employees or agents of the other party.
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11. Indemnification/Hold Harmless
Each party shall be responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of itself and its own officers,
employees, and agents acting within the scope of their authority and within the scope of the
performance agreement(s).
12. Medical/Health and Workers' Compensation Benefits
In the event of any injury to, or the illness or death of any employee of the Agency’s while acting in
performance of this Agreement, the Agency agrees to extend to the instructor medical / health and
workers' compensation benefits and other compensation, to the same extent and in the same
manner as if such injury, illness, or death had occurred during work assignment in and for the
Agency.
13. Venue Stipulation
This Agreement shall be construed as having been made and delivered with the State of
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington shall be applicable to its construction and
enforcement. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement or any provision hereto shall be instituted in King County, Seattle, Washington.
14. Assignment
Each party to this Agreement stipulates that the Agreement is one for personal services and
accordingly neither party hereto may assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this Agreement.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties hereto agree to comply in carrying out the terms of this Agreement with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to,
the laws pertaining to civil rights and laws pertaining to the WSCJTC and the Agency, including
merit system rules.
16. Rights in Data
Material created from this Agreement shall be “works for hire” as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act
of 1976 and shall be owned by WSCJTC, including but not limited to reports, documents, videos,
curricular material, exams or recordings. Such materials are subject to RCW 42.56, the Public
Records Act; the WSCJTC may disclose such documents in accordance with the PRA.
17. Notices
All notices given herein shall be in writing and shall be sent by electronic mail to the parties at their
recognized business addresses.
18. Headings
The article headings contained in this Agreement are inserted solely as a matter of convenience
and for reference and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of the provisions of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures on the dates below.
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Pasco Police Department, Washington
Jerrell Wills,
Interim Executive Director
Date Dignitary Name,
Title
Date
Criminal Justice Training Commission
19010 1st Avenue South
Burien, Washington 98148
Agency Name
Address
cc:Paul Bakala, Regional Academies Commander, WSCJTC
Brian Elliott, Fiscal Manager, WSCJTC
Francesca Heard, Budget Unit Manager, WSCJTC
Dave Miller, Assistant Director, WSCJTC
Holly White, Contracts Specialist, WSCJTC
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WASHINGTON STATE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Jerrell C. Wills, Interim Executive Director
19010 1st Avenue South Burien, WA 98148 Phone: 206-835-7300 www.cjtc.wa.gov
TRAINING THE GUARDIANS OF DEMOCRACY
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT No.
This agreement, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, is made and entered into by and between
the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "WSCJTC”,
and the Pasco Police Department, a Law Enforcement Agency, located in Pasco, WA, hereinafter
referred to as the “Agency”.
Whereas the WSCJTC, pursuant to Chapter 43.101 RCW, is empowered to provide programs and
standards for the training of criminal justice personnel and in conjunction therewith may contract with
individuals and agencies for the purpose of training; and
Whereas Rodrigo Pruneda is employed by the Agency as an employee, holding the position of Sergeant
therein; and
Whereas the Agency has the ability to provide the full-time services of Rodrigo Pruneda, hereinafter
referred to as the “Assistant Commander”, for the purposes of administering and conducting Basic
Training Academies, including the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, hereinafter referred to as “BLEA”;
and
Now therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth hereafter, the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of July, 2026 and terminate on the 30th day of
June, 2028, subject to prior termination as provided herein and unless as extended by written
mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
2. Full-Time Assistant Commander
The Agency shall provide the full-time services of the Assistant Commander to the WSCJTC for the
purpose of managing, operating, and overseeing the daily operations of the Washington State Basic
Training Academies held at the Southeast Regional Campus.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Commander include, but are not limited to:
Managing and supervising TAC staff and instructors taking part in the delivery, implementation,
coaching, and evaluation of recruit training
Tracking and confirming all regular and overtime hours accrued by TAC staff and instructors
participating in the delivery, implementation, coaching, and evaluation of recruit training
Managing academy schedules by coordinating the day-to-day academy activities, including
making instructor assignments and facility reservations, as required by the academy curriculum
Acting as a liaison with the Agency’s staff and venues
Supporting the WSCJTC Regional Commander’s management of the academy budget
Managing and overseeing equipment and supply inventory
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The Assistant Commander provides academy instruction and instructional support. Such services
may include, but not be limited to:
Being familiar with, and adhering to, the policies and procedures of the Basic Training Division
and the WSCJTC
Coordinating with instructors to ensure that all training materials and equipment are available
and ready for use and are in good working order
Being familiar with the course lesson plan prior to providing instruction
Participating in course briefing and debriefing
Providing instruction and delivering written and practical exercises in assigned courses as
prescribed in the course lesson plan(s)
Supporting and assisting with practical training exercises
Tutoring/counseling academy attendees
Proctoring recruit testing to ensure compliance with established expectations
Evaluating recruit performance in accordance with established rubrics
Maintaining accurate student attendance and performance records as required
Ensuring that all equipment used in the instruction is properly stored and/or cleaned upon the
completion of instruction, and any damaged or dysfunctional equipment is reported as soon as
possible after the training session
Suggesting revisions to academy programs and curriculum in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the WSCJTC to ensure that all materials are current, relevant, and rigorous
a. Payment for Assistant Commander
WSCJTC will reimburse to the Agency the full salary, and overtime worked in service to the
WSCJTC, of the Assistant Commander, including all benefits and all increases to said salary or
benefits, during the period of the Assistant Commander’s service to the WSCJTC as the
Assistant Commander. WSCJTC shall pay said reimbursement amount upon submission by the
Agency of an invoice to WSCJTC.
3. Payment
Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been established
under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. All costs shall be reimbursed monthly, when applicable.
4. Billing Procedures
The Agency shall submit an invoice to WSCJTC at the end of each month in which services were
provided. WSCJTC shall pay the Agency for all approved and completed work by warrant or account
transfer within thirty (30) days of invoicing.
All invoices shall be submitted to:
Registered Mail Electronic Mail
WSCJTC btdaccounting@cjtc.wa.gov
Attn: Basic Training Division
19010 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
5. Agreements Outside of this Agreement
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This Agreement contains the complete agreement between the parties and shall, as of the effective
date hereof, supersede all agreements, either written or oral, between the parties concerning the
matters addressed in this Agreement. The parties agree that neither of them has made any
representations with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement or any representations,
including the executing and delivery hereof, except such representations as are specifically set
forth herein; and each of the parties hereto acknowledges that it has relied on its own judgment in
entering into this Agreement.
6. Modification
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or any covenants, conditions, or limitations herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the parties to be charged therewith;
and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence of any
proceeding or litigation between the parties hereto arising out of or affecting this Agreement, or
the rights or obligations of the parties herein under, unless such waiver or modification is in writing
duly executed as aforesaid; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section may not
be waived except as herein set forth.
7. Termination of Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated in part or whole without cause at any time by mutual
agreement of the parties hereto, or by either party after thirty-days (30) following the other party's
receipt of a written intent to terminate.
The parties retain the right to cancel this Agreement in part or whole upon ten (10) days written
notice to the other party if either party fails to properly keep any of the provisions of this
Agreement. In the event of termination under this section, the Agency will be entitled to receive,
to the date of such termination on a pro rata basis, the compensation as set forth in Section 2a
herein.
8. Health and Safety
To protect the health and safety of WSCJTC and its students, the Assistant Commander
understands that the WSCJTC maintains control over its operations and agrees to submit to
directions and protocols put in place to carry out its mission, including submitting to infectious
disease testing when directed to do so by the WSCJTC, and submitting results to the WSCJTC's
confidential appointee. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in their release from
WSCJTC’s service and termination of the Agreement as set forth in Section 8 herein.
9. Employment Obligations of Parties
The Agency agrees to pay to the Assistant Commander the full salary and benefits, including all
increases to said salary and benefits, accruing to them as employees of the Agency during the
period of their services herein under. Additionally, the Agency agrees to extend to the Assistant
Commander all rights, privileges, and benefits attendant to and resulting from their employment by
the Agency, including any and all promotional opportunities otherwise available to them. The
Agency further agrees that upon completion and conclusion of the Assistant Commander’s service
herein under, and in the absence of any promotion or upgrading in classification which has
occurred during the duration of this Agreement and in the absence of any disciplinary action taken
during the duration of this Agreement, they will be returned and reinstated to the Agency at the
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same or equal commissioned rank or position which they held on the beginning date of this
Agreement.
The WSCJTC agrees to complete all necessary evaluation and documentation regarding the
Assistant Commander during the period of their service herein under and as required by the
Agency. The Agency reserves the right to discipline the Assistant Commander for any violation of
the Agency’s rules in the same manner as other Agency employees. The WSCJTC additionally agrees
to provide the Assistant Commander a work and learning experience and professional
opportunities for career development and enrichment at no special cost or direct cost to the
Agency.
10. Independent Capacity
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement
shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose
to be employees or agents of the other party.
11. Indemnification/Hold Harmless
Each party shall be responsible for the acts, errors, and omissions of itself and its own officers,
employees, and agents acting within the scope of their authority and within the scope of the
performance agreement(s).
12. Medical/Health and Workers' Compensation Benefits
In the event of any injury to, or the illness or death of the Assistant Commander while acting in
performance of this Agreement, the Agency agrees to extend to the Assistant Commander medical
/ health and workers' compensation benefits and other compensation, to the same extent and in
the same manner as if such injury, illness, or death had occurred during work assignment in and for
the Agency.
13. Venue Stipulation
This Agreement shall be construed as having been made and delivered with the State of
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington shall be applicable to its construction and
enforcement. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement or any provision hereto shall be instituted in King County, Seattle, Washington.
14. Assignment
Each party to this Agreement stipulates that the Agreement is one for personal services and
accordingly neither party hereto may assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this Agreement.
15. Compliance with Laws
The parties hereto agree to comply in carrying out the terms of this Agreement with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including but not necessarily limited to,
the laws pertaining to civil rights and laws pertaining to the WSCJTC and the Agency, including
merit system rules.
16. Rights in Data
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Material created from this Agreement shall be “works for hire” as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act
of 1976 and shall be owned by the WSCJTC, including but not limited to reports, documents,
videos, curricular material, exams or recordings. Such materials are subject to RCW 42.56, the
Public Records Act; The WSCJTC may disclose such documents in accordance with the PRA.
17. Notices
All notices given herein shall be in writing and shall be sent by electronic mail to the parties at their
recognized business addresses.
18. Headings
The article headings contained in this Agreement are inserted solely as a matter of convenience
and for reference and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of the provisions of
this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have affixed their signatures on the dates below.
Brent Cook,
Chief
Date Jerrell C. Wills,
Interim Executive Director
Date
Pasco Police Department Criminal Justice Training
Commission
Dignitary Name,
Title
Date
Agency Name
Approved as to form: Attest:
Name,
Title
Date Name,
Title
Date
Agency Name Agency Name
cc: Rodrigo Pruneda, Sergeant, Pasco PD
Paul Bakala, Regional Academies Commander, WSCJTC
Brian Elliott, Fiscal Manager, WSCJTC
Francesca Heard, Budget Unit Manager, WSCJTC
Dave Miller, Assistant Director, WSCJTC
Holly White, Contracts Specialist, WSCJTC
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council June 10, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Laurel McQuade, Communications
Program Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Fireworks Community Engagement Efforts
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Fireworks Community Engagement Powerpoint Presentation
Tri-Cities Regional Fireworks Education Campaign – 2026 Communications
Plan
Regional Fireworks Legal Hours Graphic
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Presentation and discussion only. No action requested.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background
The Cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and West Richland have partnered
to develop a coordinated regional fireworks education campaign for the 2026
Independence Day season. The campaign was created in response to ongoing
confusion regarding fireworks regulations across the Tri-Cities region, where
fireworks that may be legally purchased or used in one jurisdiction may not be
permitted in another.
In spring of 2026, the City of Pasco conducted a community survey regarding
fireworks-related concerns. A total of 831 residents participated and some
respondents fireworks about information clearer a need identified for
The regulations, safety practices, and community expectations. regional
campaign was developed in part to address this feedback and improve public
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awareness before the Independence Day holiday.
The campaign theme, "Know Before You Glow," focuses on providing clear
and consistent educational information regarding local fireworks regulations
and safe handling practices while emphasizing and encouraging participation in
community celebrations.
Impact (other than fiscal)
fireworks of understanding improve public intended is campaign The to
regulations, reduce confusion regarding city-specific laws, and encourage safe
and responsible celebrations throughout the community.
The effort supports the City's commitment to responsive communication and
public through resident identified engagement addressing by concerns
feedback. The campaign also strengthens regional collaboration among Tri-
Cities jurisdictions by providing consistent messaging while allowing each city
to communicate its own local regulations and resources.
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation regarding the regional
fireworks education campaign and Pasco's planned community engagement
efforts for the 2026 Independence Day season.
Constraints (time or other consideration)
Campaign planning and content development/distribution are underway in
coordination with regional partners. Outreach activities began in June 2026 to
ensure residents receive information before purchasing or using fireworks
during the Independence Day holiday period.
Next Steps
The regional "Know Before You Glow" campaign launched in June with a big
response and media coverage. It has been active for approximately two weeks
at will the implementing continue Staff time this of the presentation.
communications plan in coordination with regional partners through the
include outreach Remaining efforts holiday Day Independence period.
scheduled social media content, media engagement, distribution of educational
materials through fireworks vendors, safety messaging, promotion of
community fireworks displays, and website updates. Following the campaign,
participating jurisdictions will compile performance metrics, evaluate campaign
effectiveness, and identify opportunities for future public education efforts.
Alternatives
Council may receive the presentation and provide additional feedback
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regarding campaign priorities or messaging.
Council may direct staff to modify future outreach efforts based on
Council feedback.
No additional direction is provided and staff continues with
implementation of the regional communications plan as presented.
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TRI-CITIES REGIONAL FIREWORKS EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
2026 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Partner Agencies: Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland
Campaign Theme: Know Before You Glow
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
The Cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, and West Richland will launch a coordinated
regional fireworks education campaign to improve public understanding of local
fireworks regulations, promote safe celebrations, and reduce confusion surrounding
fireworks laws throughout the Tri-Cities.
The campaign will focus on education, consistency, and community awareness rather
than enforcement. While each city maintains its own fireworks ordinances, residents
frequently cross jurisdictional boundaries to purchase and use fireworks, creating
confusion about what is legal and where fireworks may be discharged.
The regional campaign will provide consistent messaging while allowing each city to
communicate its own local regulations and resources.
CAMPAIGN GOALS
• Goal 1: Increase Public Understanding & Reduce Confusion
o Improve resident awareness of local fireworks laws, permitted dates,
approved fireworks types, and city-specific regulations. Provide clear,
consistent regional messaging that explains fireworks laws vary by city.
• Goal 3: Promote Safe Celebrations
o Encourage safe handling, responsible use, and respectful celebrations.
• Goal 4: Support Community Displays
o Increase awareness of community fireworks events and public
celebrations.
TARGET AUDIENCES
• Residents purchasing fireworks
• Families celebrating Independence Day
• Residents who have expressed concerns about fireworks
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KEY MESSAGES
• Primary Message: Know Before You Glow.
o Before purchasing or using fireworks, know your local laws, permitted
times, and approved fireworks types.
• Supporting Messages
o Regional Consistency
▪ Fireworks laws differ across Tri-Cities communities.
▪ Check local regulations before purchasing or using fireworks.
▪ What is legal in one city may not be legal in another.
o Safety
▪ Celebrate responsibly and follow all safety instructions.
▪ Keep water nearby when using fireworks.
▪ Dispose of fireworks properly after use.
o Community Respect
▪ Be mindful of neighbors, pets, veterans, and others who may be
sensitive to fireworks. Responsible celebrations help create safer
neighborhoods.
o Community Celebrations
▪ Community fireworks displays provide a safe and enjoyable way to
celebrate Independence Day.
o Survey-Informed Messaging (Pasco Only)
▪ 831 residents participated in Pasco's recent community survey.
▪ Residents asked for clearer information about fireworks laws and
safety.
▪ This campaign reflects community feedback and the City's
commitment to responding to resident concerns.
MESSAGING GUIDANCE & VIBE
What We Will Emphasize
✓ Education ✓ Safety ✓ Clarity ✓ Community responsibility
✓ Regional consistency ✓ Resident feedback ✓ Local events
What We Will Avoid
✗ Heavy enforcement messaging ✗ Threat-based messaging
✗ "Crackdown" language ✗ Promises of citation levels
✗ Discussion of police response capabilities ✗ Public shaming of residents
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Recommended Enforcement Language
"Illegal fireworks may result in citations or penalties under local ordinances. Residents
are encouraged to review and follow local fireworks regulations."
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Strategy 1: Create Consistent Regional Messaging
Tactics:
• PASCO: Develop shared campaign branding June 5th.
• Lead All: Produce co-branded graphics featuring all participating cities.
• PASCO: Coordinate posting schedules June 5th.
• RICHLAND: Release a joint media announcement June 15th.
• KENNEWICK: Develop common FAQs June 12th.
Strategy 2: Increase Education Prior to Purchasing
Tactics (All):
• Launch campaign three weeks before Independence Day.
• Publish legal fireworks guides on City websites.
• Promote "Know Before You Glow" messaging by resharing content.
• Partner with fireworks vendors to distribute flyers with QR codes to city websites.
Strategy 3: Promote Safe and Respectful Celebrations
Tactics (All):
• Fireworks safety messaging.
• Pet safety messaging.
• Fire prevention messaging.
• Neighborhood courtesy reminders.
• Disposal and cleanup reminders.
Strategy 4: Leverage Existing Community Events
Tactics (All):
• Promote local fireworks displays and highlight Independence Day events.
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
Regional Communications
• Earned media coverage
• Social media
• Community partnerships (schools, day camps, libraries, transit, etc.)
• Fireworks vendor outreach
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CREATIVE DELIVERABLES
Lead Agency Message Method Date of Posting
Regional Printed Materials (Distribute to Fireworks Stands)
Kennewick Flyer template for
Fireworks stands
with QR Code
Printed 8.5x11 June 15th
Regional Social Campaign (FB, IG, Nextdoor)
Pasco Know before you
glow
Graphic carousel June 12th
Richland Legal Fireworks
Information
Graphic carousel June 16th
Kennewick Fireworks laws
differ by City
Graphic carousel June 18th
Richland/FDs Fireworks Safety
Tips (drone issue)
Shortform Video July 23rd
Kennewick Community
Fireworks Displays
Graphic carousel July 25th
Pasco/All BTS
Communications
Planning
Reel June 30th
Pasco/TCAS Pet Safety Graphic carousel July 2nd
MEASUREMENT/KPIs
Each City will report metrics to the City of Pasco for a final report after the campaign.
• Awareness Metrics
o Website visits
o Social media reach
o Video views
o Graphic shares
o Media coverage
• Engagement Metrics
o Comments and shares
o Link clicks
o FAQ page visits
o AskPasco submissions
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July 4:
9 AM-12 AM
July 5:
9 AM-11 PM
June 28:
12 PM- 11 PM
F I R E WORKS
June 29-
July 3:
9 AM-11 PM
in Kennewick,
Richland & Pasco
in Kennewick,
Richland & Pasco
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28 de junio:
12 PM- 11 PM
4 de julio:
9 AM - 12 AM
5 de julio:
De 9:00 a
23:00
F U E G O S A RTIFICIALES
Del 29 de
junio al 3
de julio:
9 AM-11 PM
en Kennewick,
Richland y Pasco
en Kennewick,
Richland y Pasco
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July 2 & 3:
6 PM- 11 PM
F I R E WORKS
July 4:
6 PM-12 AM
in West Richlandin West Richland
2 y 3 de
julio:
6 PM- 11 PM
F U E G O S A RTIFICIALES
4 de julio:
6 PM-12 AM
en West Richlanden West Richland
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council June 15, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager City Council Workshop
Meeting: 6/22/26
FROM: Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager
City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation - Structure of City Noise Enforcement & Fireworks
Regulations
I. ATTACHMENT(S):
Presentation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Background
The City Council requested information regarding the enforcement of fireworks-
related noise complaints and whether additional tools are available to improve
enforcement.
The City currently allows certain consumer fireworks during limited periods
established by the Pasco Municipal Code. Some of these fireworks are
designed to create noise and are legal under existing regulations.
The City also regulates excessive noise through Chapter 9.130 of the Pasco
Municipal Code. Existing code provisions allow enforcement of certain noise
violations without requiring sound measurements and, in some cases, without
an officer directly witnessing the violation.
To help Council better understand the City's current enforcement options and
limitations, the City Attorney reviewed the existing legal framework governing
fireworks and noise complaints. This presentation summarizes that review and
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outlines potential policy options for Council consideration.
Impacts (other than fiscal)
Fireworks-related complaints generate concerns from many residents each
year, particularly regarding noise, neighborhood disturbances, impacts to
animals, veterans, and other residents who may be sensitive to loud noise, as
well as overall quality of life concerns.
While and fireworks both governing noise, has City the regulations
enforcement can be challenging. Officers and code enforcement staff must
often determine who discharged the firework, where it was launched from,
whether the firework was prohibited, and whether sufficient evidence exists to
support enforcement action.
The better a with public the Council provide will presentation and
understanding of the City's current regulations, enforcement processes, and
policy options available under state law.
V. DISCUSSION:
Recommendation
Receive the presentation regarding the City's current fireworks noise
direction staff to policy or provide and structure enforcement feedback
regarding any future review of fireworks regulations or enforcement strategies.
Constraints
The primary challenge associated with fireworks enforcement is gathering
enough evidence to identify the responsible party and support a citation.
Even when complaints are received, enforcement staff may be unable to
determine who discharged the firework, where it originated, or whether it was a
prohibited cases, provide to unwilling are In many device. witnesses
statements or participate in enforcement proceedings.
As time enforcement staff and significant result, often efforts a require
resources while carrying relatively limited penalties. These challenges would
likely regulatory continue even if Council chose to consider alternative
approaches, including a complete fireworks prohibition.
Next Steps
Following Council discussion, staff will:
1. Continue public education efforts regarding lawful and unlawful fireworks
activity.
2. Maintain targeted enforcement efforts during permitted fireworks
periods.
3. Evaluate any policy direction provided by Council regarding potential
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amendments to the Municipal Code.
4. Return to Council with additional information or proposed code
amendments if requested.
Alternatives
1. Receive the presentation and provide no additional direction.
2. Direct staff to evaluate potential amendments to the City's fireworks
regulations.
3. Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility and impacts of a complete
fireworks prohibition
4. Direct staff to explore additional public education or enforcement
strategies and return with recommendations.
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MEMORANDUM
Confidentiality
VIA EMAIL
DATE: June 10, 2026
TO: Harold Stewart, City Manager
CC: Pasco City Council
FROM: Daniel P. Kenny
RE: Structure of City Noise Enforcement
Question Presented: Are there mechanisms the City could consider to facilitate easier and less
burdensome enforcement of noise issues, specifically surrounding fireworks?
Short Answer: The Municipal Code already contains mechanisms that address two of the most significant
challenges measurements an requiring and noise associated enforcement: noise with obtaining
enforcement officer to witness the violation. Despite these provisions, enforcement of fireworks-related
noise code explored have staff enforcement and police City practice. in difficult remains complaints
various approaches to improve enforcement over the years with limited success. While additional policy
options m make to will continue challenges fireworks practical and available, be ay evidentiary
enforcement difficult.
Analysis:
Firework regulations -
The City permits the discharge of consumer fireworks during limited periods established by the Municipal
Code. Allowed consumer fireworks include certain devices designed to produce audible effects, such as
whistling devices, ground devices containing 50 milligrams or less of explosive material, and other devices
identified as consumer fireworks by the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau. These fireworks
are identified on the City's website and through Washington State Patrol guidance.
Importantly, some fireworks that are specifically designed to produce noise are lawful under the City's
regulations. As a result, a complaint based solely on the fact that fireworks are making noise does not
necessarily a Instead, violation. establish enfo the that evidence requires generally firework rcement
involved was prohibited under the City's fireworks regulations, or that the activity otherwise violated
applicable law.
One policy option available to the City Council would be to prohibit all fireworks within the City. State law
requires such a prohibition to be adopted at least one year before it becomes effective. However, even in
jurisdictions that prohibit fireworks entirely, unlawful use often continues. As a result, public education
and enforcement efforts would remain necessary even if the City were to adopt a complete ban.
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Noise regulations –
The City's noise regulations are codified in Chapter 9.130 of the Municipal Code. These regulations are
derived from Washington's noise control framework, including Chapter 70A.20 RCW and Chapters 173-
58, 173-60, and 173-62 WAC.
The Municipal Code regulates public disturbance noise in two primary ways.
First, noise may constitute a violation when it creates an unreasonable disturbance or interference with
the peace, comfort, or repose of occupants of real property. Under the City's code, such a disturbance
generally must be established through complaints from two or more individuals occupying separate
residences on different properties.
Second, categories of noise that are deemed public disturbance noises, the code identifies certain
including noises generated by instruments, horns, loudspeakers, and similar sources.
Under either enforcement pathway, noise measurements are not necessarily required, even though the
code contains decibel standards. A violation may therefore be established without obtaining sound level
readings.
Violations of Chapter 9.130 may result in the issuance of a notice of violation and are generally treated as
civil infractions subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $250.
Civil infraction enforcement -
Civil infractions are governed by Chapter 7.80 RCW. Under that statute, an enforcement officer may issue
a notice of civil infraction when the violation occurs in the officer's presence.
Alternatively, a court may issue a notice of civil infraction when an enforcement officer submits a written
statement establishing either that the violation occurred in the officer's presence or that the officer has
reasonable cause to believe the violation occurred. Accordingly, the law does not always require an officer
to personally witness the violation before enforcement action may proceed.
The City Prosecutor may pursue enforcement through either avenue. However, the maximum penalty
remains limited to $250 per violation.
Application to fireworks complaints –
Because fireworks are not specifically identified as a public disturbance noise under Chapter 9.130,
fireworks-related noise complaints generally fall within the broader category of an unreasonable
disturbance or interference with the peace, comfort, or repose of occupants of real property.
Accordingly, enforcement generally does not require noise measurement but does require complaints
from at least two individuals occupying separate residences on different properties.
practical challenges. In responding to fireworks complaints, enforcement officers face significant To
directly issue a civil infraction based on personal observation, an officer must witness the violation. Both
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the Police Chief and Code Enforcement Officer have indicated that, as a practical matter, it is extremely
difficult to observe the actual discharge of illegal fireworks in a manner sufficient to support issuance of a
citation.
The alternative is to investigate the complaint and seek issuance of a civil infraction through the court
based upon a written statement establishing reasonable cause. While this process is legally available, it
presents substantial evidentiary challenges. Common obstacles include:
• Difficulty identifying the individual who discharged the firework;
• Uncertainty regarding the location from which the firework was launched;
• Inability to establish whether the firework was prohibited;
• Witness reluctance to testify against neighbors; and
• Limited evidence sufficient to support a finding that a violation occurred.
The City Prosecutor has pursued enforcement actions through this process. However, these evidentiary
hurdles require efforts enforcement addition, In such prosecution successful make often difficult.
significant commitments of police, prosecutor, court, and potentially public defense resources, despite
the relatively modest maximum penalty.
The Police Department has also explored proactive enforcement strategies, including patrols intended to
identify and observe fireworks violations. These efforts have not resulted in significant citation activity or
measurable reductions in fireworks use.
Conclusion:
two obstacles common most of the alleviate mechanisms contains already Municipal Code The that
associated with noise enforcement. In certain circumstances, enforcement may occur without obtaining
noise measurements, and enforcement is not always dependent upon an officer personally witnessing the
violation.
Nevertheless, fireworks-related enforcement remains difficult in practice. The primary challenges are not
legal but evidentiary and practical. Identifying responsible individuals, obtaining witness cooperation,
gathering sufficient and evidence, dedicating limited enforcement resources to violations carrying
relatively small penalties all significantly limit the effectiveness of enforcement efforts.
While the City Council could consider policy alternatives, including a complete prohibition on fireworks,
enforcement challenges are likely to persist regardless of the regulatory framework adopted. As a result,
public education, voluntary compliance, and targeted enforcement efforts will likely remain important
components of the City's overall approach to addressing fireworks-related noise concerns.
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Structure of City Noise Enforcement
Fireworks Regulations & Enforcement Challenges
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OVERVIEW
QUESTION PRESENTED
Are there mechanisms the City
could consider to facilitate easier
and less burdensome
enforcement of noise issues,
specifically surrounding
fireworks?
SHORT ANSWER
The Municipal Code already
contains mechanisms
addressing the two most
significant challenges —yet
enforcement remains difficult
in practice due to evidentiary
and practical hurdles.
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FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Permitted
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks
allowed during limited
periods set by the
Municipal Code -including
certain noise-producing
devices like whistling
devices and ground devices
with ≤50 mg of explosive
material.
Key Enforcement
Limit
Some fireworks are
specifically designed to
produce noise and are
lawful. A complaint based
solely on noise does not
establish a violation -the
firework must be
prohibited under City
regulations.
Policy Option
The City Council may
prohibit all fireworks. State
law requires adoption at
least one year before it
takes effect. Even then,
unlawful use often
continues, requiring
ongoing education and
enforcement.
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NOISE REGULATIONS & ENFORCEMENT PATHWAYS
PMC CHAPTER 9.130
Noise Regulations
Two enforcement pathways:
1. Unreasonable disturbance —requires
complaints from 2+ individuals in separate
residences on different properties.
2. Specific noise categories -horns,
loudspeakers, instruments, and similar
devices.
Key: Noise measurements not required -
decibel standards exist but violations can
be established without sound readings.
RCW 7.80 —CIVIL INFRACTIONS
How Citations Are Issued
Option 1 —Officer witnesses
violation directly and issues notice on
the spot.
Option 2 —Court issues notice based
on written statement of reasonable
cause (officer need not personally
witness).
Max penalty: $250 per violation
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PRACTICAL ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGES
Fireworks enforcement faces significant evidentiary obstacles. Officers must either witness
violations directly or build a case through a court-submitted written statement -both are difficult
in practice.
Identification
Difficult to identify which
individual discharged the
firework.
Location Uncertainty
Uncertainty about the precise
location from which the
firework was launched.
Classification
Inability to establish whether
the firework was prohibited
under City regulations.
Witness Reluctance
Witnesses often reluctant to
testify against neighbors.
Limited Evidence
Insufficient evidence to support
a finding that a violation
occurred.
Resource Cost
Enforcement requires significant
police, prosecutor, court, and
public defense resources for a
$250 maximum penalty.
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CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS
EXISTING CODE
PMC already provides
enforcement
mechanisms that don't
require noise
measurements or an
officer to personally
witness the violation.
PERSISTENT
BARRIERS
Primary obstacles are
evidentiary and
practical, not legal.
Identifying violators,
securing witnesses,
and gathering
evidence remain
difficult regardless of
code structure.
PATH FORWARD
Public education,
voluntary compliance,
and targeted
enforcement —
including possible
consideration of a
complete fireworks
prohibition —remain
key components of the
City's approach.
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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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