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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 Annual Report CITY OF PASCO '���u►IIII Illlluu�" 5 or — M y PASCO i i !� " 1 � , kilAnnual Report Z 12 was completed in 2012, identifying threshold required under state law. It Gary numerous needed improvements is hoped that discussions between the Crutchfield, (some big — some small). 2013 will city, county and Fire District No. 3 can City Manager witness the initial list of improvements, resume in 2013 and result in a logical citymanager@ including channelization (curbing) on plan for annexation of the donut hole Road 68 and installation of Powerline over a reasonable period of time. pasco-wa.gov Road between roads 68 and 100 (to relieve some congestion). One of the major drivers of annexation oug e pas year was seemingly is to ensure the most efficient delivery dominated by the annexation issue, Not all traffic problems are on Road of city services (and efficient use of Pasco continued to progress in its 68, though. Two pedestrian fatalities tax dollars). The city's 2013 budget effort to foster a better community in within a decade in front of Lourdes reflects just that, as it is a balanced which to live, work and play. Medical Center resulted in a major financial plan which, once again, revision to 4th Avenue between Court reduces the city's share of your The Public Safety Sales Tax approved and Sylvester Streets. The traffic and property tax payment. Perhaps by voters in late 2011 was put to pedestrian improvements (60% paid more noticeable, however, the extra immediate use in 2012 by hiring four by a state grant) vastly improves the 15 cents per thousand ($30 on a police officers, getting them trained safety of pedestrians and resolves the $200,000 home) for renovation of the during the year and organizing the previously awkward intersection of original high school as City Hall (in "Street Crimes (Gang) Unit." It was three streets (3rd, 4th and Marie). 1994) will disappear in 2014, as that established in December and will bond will be retired this year. focus on controlling gang crime and At the previous request of the Pasco its related activities and effects. School District, the city instituted $2.25 a "School Impact Fee" intended to $2.20 Another portion of the sales tax went reduce the financial burden on current to design of the new municipal court taxpayers resulting from further $2.15 to be built as part of the new county residential growth (which leads to $2.10 jail project. The city and county ironed school enrollment growth). While it out a long-term lease agreement so is not the preferred means to provide $2.05 the city can operate its city court at partial funding for new schools, it is the $2.00 that location for as long as 80 years. only practical funding option available The project is expected to be built in to the District under current state $1.95 2013 and occupied by late 2014. law. Though the fee will not solve the $1.90 current shortage of school space, it City officials continued to work closely will either slow the pace of enrollment $1.85 with the Regional Public Facilities growth or provide partial funding for $1.80 District to develop a viable proposal future student space. 2013 2014 ■Regular Levy ■City Hall ■TRAC ■Library/Fire Station for a regional aquatic center. After the TRAC conversion proposal The effort by the city and Fire District was withdrawn by Franklin County, No. 3 to develop an annexation plan City Property Taxes gate per$1,000 of assessed valuation the city was able to option a site with County approval fueled an effort near Broadmoor Blvd and Sandifur by a group of "donut hole" residents Underlying all of these notable events, Parkway. It is expected that the to create their own city — one which though, has been the foundation of a Regional Public Facilities District will would be completely surrounded strong community — compassionate finally give the voters of the Tri-Cities by the existing City of Pasco — or "a and hard-working residents;caring and a chance to vote on the project later city within a city." Much effort was contributing businesses; and service this year. expended throughout 2012 to avoid agencies committed to maintaining such a mess, eventually leading the the civic structure necessary for each Traffic congestion and safety city to annex a section of the donut hole member of the community to thrive, continues to absorb much energy, in late 2012 so that the incorporation whether at home, work or play. as a study of the Road 68 corridor effort could not meet the population CITY OF PASCO Public Works Oregon Avenue Service Standard he City secured federal funds to design To maintain all city streets, main- oadway improvements for Oregon Ave tain and operate all water and rom 1-182 to Ainsworth. The improve- sewer facilities. Construct new ents are designed to enhance safety - Q facilities and to ensure the high- nd meet future traffic capacity needs est level of public satisfaction and long the corridor. The construction of safety. hase 1 (1-182 to "A" Street) is expected o start in late 2013; Phase 2 ("A" Street o Ainsworth) is planned for construction Staff: 71 in 2015. � Argent Road Director: Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Design work for Argent Road between Ahmad Qayoumi Y Road 40 and 20th Avenue will start in Feb- he City completed a study of the City's ruary 2013 to meet the current and future City Engineer: urrent and future sanitary sewer needs 545-3444 ithin its urban growth area. This im- growth in traffic. The corridor enhance- 545-3444 work will help the City respond to ment will include widening to five lanes, a Water Quality: p p y p bike lane, landscaping, and a traffic sig- 545-3469 growth, anticipate needed facility place- ment and Ian for major expenditures. nal at Road 36. The additional capacity Sewer Maintenance: 545-3463 p p will accommodate the airport growth and Street/Water Maintenance: 545-3463 commercial development by the Port of After Hours Emergency: 545-2737 2013 Goals Pasco as well as growth within CBC and engineering @pasco-wa.gov reduce delays at Road 36. wwtp@pasco-wa.gov 2012 Accomplishments _ ALA . "A PROJECT� PROJECTS SPI'E �r 4th Avenue Corridor p _ Improvement of the 4th Avenue Corridor - ?" (Sylvester to Court Streets) was complet- ed in November. A$700,000 State Traffic " Improvement Board grant provided pri- Road 68 mary funding to complete the work. The The City will begin implementation of rec- project included landscaping, pedestrian ommendations from the Road 68 Corri- improvements, bike lanes and the instal- dor Study (1-182 to Sandifur Parkway) in lation of a traffic circle where 3rd and 2013. Improvements will include signal 4th Avenues and Marie Street converge timing, channelization in Road 68, and left Sewer Lift Station at Kahlotus (north end of Volunteer Park). turn lanes on Burden Blvd from Road 68 Road to Road 60 . Drivers will notice improve- Construction of a new sanitary sewer lift ments in north - south traffic flow and at station near the intersection of SR12 and i the Road 68/ Burden Blvd. intersection. Kahlotus Road will be undertaken in 2013. +-' The lift station will provide sewer availabil- Lewis Street Overpass ity for over 2,000 acres of potential Indus- The Department will continue to pursue trial development east of SR12. This will construction funding for the replacement allow for expansion of current industrial of the aged Lewis Street underpass. De- facilities as well as to accommodate ad- sign of the new overpass has been com- ditional development in the area well into pleted, and all but one small parcel of the the future. necessary right-of-way has been secured. A phased demolition plan will begin in 2013 to prepare for ultimate project con- struction. OF - Community and PASCO Economic Development xtension of utilities will encourage ad- 2013 Goals ervlce an and itional industrial/commercial growth for To promote and oversee economic oth existing and future businesses. The and community development, ity has undertaken considerable utility Industrial Development administer land use, housing, lanning and improvements to provide The City will continue to work diligently property maintenance & oth water and sewer to this area in 2013. with its partners (the Port of Pasco, PUD, Franklin County) to: create "development construction regulations. ready" industrial sites, particularly at the Downtown Revitalization Heritage Industrial Center, Foster Wells Staff: 15 A full-time Manager was hired by the area and along the SR12 corridor; fo- Downtown Pasco Development Author- cus on the development of "professional i Director: Rick White ty (DPDA) p p t take � ' wage" jobs; and actively market the par- Planning and Zoning: } ticular development opportunities offered the lead in 545-3441 the strate- I�- � by those industrial areas. Code Enforcement: gic down- l� 543-5743 town re- D t v c I n p rn t:n t A u t Ii n r i t y Downtown Building Permits: vitalization program. The new DPDA To further encourage downtown improve- 543-5726 website is up, and can be accessed at ment efforts, the City will complete a Block Grant Coordinator: www.downtownpasco.com. downtown street plan (anticipating the 543-5739 construction of the Lewis Street Overpass) communitydevelopment @ pasco-wa.gov Viera's Bakery on the corner of 4th Ave- and continue to assist the Downtown Pas- nue and Lewis Street completed a facade co Development Authority (DPDA)with its 2012 Accomplishments improvement project utilizing Community building fagade program and revitalization Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds plans. Waterfront Plan for a portion of the cost. This will be the In July the City Council adopted the Riv- 4th fagade improvement in the downtown Neighborhood Revitalization ershore Linkage and Amenity Plan, pre- area. Some residential areas in the central por- pared in coordination with the Tri-Cities ,,; tion of the City are characterized by ex- Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) cessive rights of way and planting strips Rivershore Plan. The Rivershore Linkage with large (and often problematic) shade and Amenities Plan provides guidance for �� trees. To address these issues, the City a coordinated and efficient overall pat- will undertake an effort to develop and tern for connecting the public to the Sa- implement a neighborhood revitalization cagawea Heritage Trail and the extensive Columbia River waterfront. plan for the area south of Court Street and north of Sylvester Street, between 5th and Industrial Development - - — 10th Avenues. The design for the second phase of the Heritage Industrial Area rail project was Kurtzman Neighborhood Historic Preservation completed and the 6,000 ft spur line will The third Kurtzman Neighborhood local The City has a unique history and has be completed in 2013. The new line will improvement district(LID 149)was imple- acknowledged the importance of preserv- open this area up for rail-dependent in- mented in 2012 at the request of home- ing artifacts of historical significance by dustrial investments, which will expand owners in the affected area. Curb, gutter, establishing a Historic Preservation Com- the community's tax base. sidewalk, street lighting, storm drainage, mission. A variety of concepts have been and utility improvements have been in- suggested to highlight historical elements - stalled in the north portion of the neighbor- hood through a combination of owner in- of the community. In order to best evalu- - vestments and federal funds. City Council ate what future action plans may be most authorized the use of federal CDBG funds desirable the City will assist the Historic to reduce the financial impact to lower in- Preservation Commission with the devel- come households. This is the latest in a opment of a Historic Preservation Plan for City Planning staff worked with the prop- series of three such major LID projects in the City. Expected benefits include plans erty owners in the area around the SR-12/ the neighborhood utilizing CDBG funds to for a historic district or consortium, a his- Commercial Avenue Interchange to fa- improve physical infrastructure based on toric resources register, and an archive of cilitate annexation of the property to the the 2007 Kurtzman Park Action Plan. local histories as well as a strategy for po- City to allow extension of City utilities.The tential preservation projects. CITY OF A"AWIMIN Administrative and PASCO Communit y Services More Shade for Memorial Park 2013 Gods Service Standard emorial Park was the site of a new picnic Provide a wide range of services to helter in 2012. The Pasco Kiwanians the community, including: leisure nd City crews constructed the new Pasco Boat Basin and recreation, public facilities, cus- icnic shelter south of the pool, next to In December, the City entered into an tomer service, and internal support he playground. The new shelter will be agreement with a new concessionaire, to all city departments. he site for the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Columbia Marine Center, for operation of reakfast which is held each July 4th the Pasco Boat Basin, including moorage, prior to the parade. In addition to the new service and supplies for the boating Staff: 43 public. Thirty additional slips will be added Director: Rick Terwa Kiwanis Shelter, two new smaller shelters p y p y I r' ere added in the lawn area at Memorial to increase moorage capacity. Repairs Pool. The shelters provide additional to the existing docks and facilities and a City Clerk: 544-3096 hade for families to enjoy a picnic while general cleanup of the boat basin are also Facilities: 543-5757 t the pool. planned. It is the City's goal to incorporate, Finance: 545-3420 to the extent possible, a better connection Recreation: 545-3456 to the river as suggested in the Rivershore Administrative Services: 543-5757 • .'' , , Master Plan completed in 2012. Customer Service: 545-3488 - Information Services: 545-3419 Spray Parks acsadmin @pasco-wa.gov _ r In 2013 the city plans to replace the cityclerk @pasco-wa.gov Kurtzman swimming pool with a spray park. Because spray parks require customerservice @pasco-wa.gov less supervision and maintenance, the recreation @pasco-wa.gov spray park will be open longer hours and available to a broader segment of the Park Ranger Program public, particularly smaller children. The 2012 Accomplishments The summer of 2012 saw the beginning spray park industry has a wide variety of of a new Park Ranger Program in the options and activities that can be included Chiawana Park City's parks. Three Park Rangers were in the design of the park to enhance the Chiawana Park was the site of many hired during summer months to assist enjoyment for participants of all ages. improvements this year starting with the park visitors with questions or problems. new restroom located in the east side day Authorized to issue infractions for park use area close to the Sacajawea Heritage offenses such as dogs off leash, parking, rail and the noise violations and littering, Park Rangers oat launch. were also able to contact Pasco Police in the case of more serious offenses, which My his much led to several arrests. The program was e e d e d well received by the park users with many _ mprovement positive comments received throughout ADA the season. ccessible and lends nicely GESA Stadium to the The GESA stadium parking lot was urroundings. resurfaced in 2012 to prolong the life of Financial Software Iso replaced the pavement. The lot was also restriped The City is upgrading its financial software as the play to make it easier to park when attending beginning in 2013. This project will take t r u c t u r e , soccer or baseball games. several years to complete due to the hich is ADA complex nature of the City's financial and accessible and has a variety of activities related processes and because data from for kids of all ages. Lastly, the roads and the current system has to be converted parking lots were resurfaced to extend the for use in the new system and tested to life of the pavement and provide a safe __ _ make sure that all works correctly. The driving surface. The project included new - new software will allow the City to improve striping of the roads and parking lots to - -._ customer service and keep pace with assist in making parking more convenient. —s�ru z + �'` - growth while limiting staffing increases. AMC a�W. CITY OF PASCO Police Department Service Standard 2012 Accomplishments IMP To reduce crime, the fear of crime Major Crimes remain low Ir & improve the quality of life in The major crime index for the city Pasco. continues to remain low relative to the state and national averages. The Staff: 82 department continues to target specific Police Chief, crimes through pro-active patrol. Bob Metzger 40 — Administration: 38 2013 Goals 545-3481 36 EMERGENCY: 9-1-1 34 Emergency Communications Records Information: 545-3421 32 The department looks forward to Detective Division: 545-3484 30 implementation of the new consolidated Non-Emergency Dispatch: 545-3510 911 answering and dispatch system in Zs 2013. With the growing dominance of cell Mini-Stations: 26 phone technology coupled with the Downtown 544-3085 24 continuing degradation of the VHF radio Alderwood 545-3415 22 service, emergency communications can Kurtzman 545-3411 2U be greatly improved through consolidation, Broadmoor Square 547-5740 Pasco state National resulting in better service to the community pascopolice @ pasco-wa.gov and increased officer safety and Crime Rate (victims per 1,000 population) effectiveness. 2012 In Review _ Gang Sweeps In conjunction with area departments Additional Officers from Benton and Franklin Counties, ' Four new police officers were hired in the Department conducted two gang 2012, made possible by voter approval of sweeps. These sweeps were successful the public safety sales tax in November in arresting over 60 gang members 2011. The City employs rigorous for warrants ranging from narcotics to 1treet standards for either new or lateral transfer weapons offenses. Over the last four officers. New recruits must undergo 15 years, over 350 arrests have been made mimes nit weeks of police academy training in during the various sweeps that have A new Street Crimes Unit, funded by the Seattle; they then complete another 15 been done. This continues to be a focus of the department. public safety sales tax, will be operational weeks of field training. Lateral transfer p the first of 2013. This unit will target candidates also undergo an extensive gangs and major crimes that occur in the testing and selection process. Downtown Mini Station community. Officers have been hired to The downtown mini station at 321 take the place of those veteran officers W. Lewis Street was re-opened in who have been selected to staff this new U� November to re-establish a closer V `` unit, consisting of one sergeant and 3 working relationship with the downtown I area merchants. officers. `�t 2GO CITY OF PASCO Fire Depart ent Communications Improvements Grant Funding Service Standard he development of the Bi-County The Department actively sought and To provide rapid mitigation of fire, ommunications system has been on- leveraged additional funding through a rescue, hazardous materials & pro- oing. An interim interlocal agreement variety of grants and programs including the vide medical emergency services has been developed and a preliminary Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant with compassion, integrity, and indings report compiled to identify ($85,000), Washington State Training respect for the people we serve. Problem areas to provide a starting Reimbursement Program ($10,000), and point for resolution of these areas. The Homeland Security Technical Rescue next phase of this project will relate both Grant ($8,000), E911 ($100,000 - joint Staff: 52 echnology and fiscal alternatives to the effort with Franklin County), and King Fire Chief, Bob Gear identified problem areas. County High Performance CPR ($5,400) to provide a more financially responsible _ service. EMERGENCY 9-1-1 Administrative: 545-3246 201112012 Statistics Burn Information: 2011 2012 544-3098 Ambulance 3276 3485 pascofire @ pasco-wa.gov Fire/Other 961 928 Total 4237 4413 2012 Accomplishments This represents a 5% increase in calls Regional Coordination for service. The average response time Emergency Response Planning The local fire chiefs continue to meet in (turn-out time + travel time) for 2012 was The Department has taken the initiative order to manage the collaborative 6.87 minutes. to improve response planning throughout processes that are currently in place and the region. The notable accomplishments to explore new opportunities and areas for 2013 Goals of 2012 include:development of a regional collaboration. Monthly meetings have training program to comply with newly been established to address concerns Continue to reduce 911 call adopted firefighter safety and health and exchange information between the answering and processing times with a standards; development of a hazardous North Franklin County Fire Chiefs, the single Public Safety Answering Point and building marking system; updating Pasco Fire Department, and Franklin departmental mobile data terminals County Emergency Management. amulti-county integrated Computer Aided (including the development of a pre- Dispatch and fire station alerting system. • Assist Franklin County FD#3 with incident planning model to provide critical ,. their efforts to rovide appropriate EMS site information); and implementation of a '' P regional apparatus renumbering program for the district. Develop a plan and training to provide for better accountability of schedule to implement new safety emergency responders and resources. requirements, as mandated by the Department of Labor and Industries for firefighters in the state. of Pasco - CITY OF D PASCO Pasco, WA "99301-0923 PERMIT NO. 800 '���u►IIII Illllui��" GOLDSTREET . , Report City of Pasco 2012 Annual A Publication for the Pasco Community Pasco City Council: Mayor Matt Watkins �At Larger 41 G-GG9G, councilmatt @mattwatl<ins.net Mayor 1'ro Tem Rebecca Francilc Dist. 5� 545-G 134, francil<council @pasco-wa.gov Councilman Milce Garrison Dist. 2� 545-3404, Mil<e.g @a-Icompressedgases.com Councilman Tom Larsen �At Larger 545-991 G, tomlarsenpasco @aol.com Councilman Bob Hoffmann Dist. 3� 547-7373, rshoff @juno.com Councilman AI Yenney Dist. 1� 547-8021,yenneycouncil @pasco-wa.gov Councilman Saul Martinez Dist. 4� 547-7285, martinezcouncil @pasco-wa.gov The Pasco City Council meets every Monday at 7pm (except for 5th Mondays) at the Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave. Watch the Council meetings LIVE on PSC-TV Channel 12 on Charter Cable, or on the web at www.pasco-wa.gov/video.