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AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m.
October 28, 2019
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
3 - 18 (a) TRIDEC Update 2019
19 - 24 (b) Agreement in Principle with The Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation
25 - 31 (c) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations
32 - 38 (d) Creation of an Arts Commission
39 - 48 (e) National Citizen's Survey
49 - 54 (f) Municipal Purposes Annexation - Court Street Fire Station #84 (ANX
2019-002)
55 - 62 (g) Orthophoto Mapping Intergovernmental Agreement
63 - 157 (h) 2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan and Elements
158 - 199 (i) Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019-012)
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
5. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
7. ADJOURNMENT:
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Workshop Meeting October 28, 2019
REMINDERS:
• Monday, October 28, 4:00 PM: Hanford Area Economic
Investment Fund Advisory Committee Meeting – Ben Franklin
Transit Main Conference Room (COUNCILMEMBER PETE
SERRANO, Rep.)
This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter
Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive.
Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the Clerk
for assistance.
Spanish language interpreter service may be provided upon request.
Please provide two business day's notice to the City Clerk to ensure
availability. (Servicio de intérprete puede estar disponible con aviso.
Por favor avisa la Secretaria Municipal dos días antes para garantizar
la disponibilidad.)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 23, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: TRIDEC Update 2019
I. REFERENCE(S):
TRIDEC Update for Council
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
Pasco (along with Kennewick, Richland and West Richland) has contracted with
TRIDEC since the early 1990s for the provision of certain economic development
services. Those services have evolved over the years, as has involvement of the cities
in the TRIDEC organization.
This past August, the City approved the Service Agreement with TRIDEC for a 5 year
period. The Agreement continues TRIDEC representation of Pasco as the Development
Organization for the State Department of Commerce and industrial recruitment efforts
in a variety of circumstances and settings.
An update of TRIDEC's efforts on industrial recruitment and economic development
will be provided to Council.
V. DISCUSSION:
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 16, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Executive
SUBJECT: Agreement in Principle with The Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Agreement in Principle
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
DISCUSSION
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are a federally recognized
Indian Tribe. The Colville Tribes have recently purchased lands within the
Pasco city limits. In doing so, the stated intent of the Tribes is to reconnect the
Palus Band as well as other Tribal members, with their ancestral areas and to
develop and enhance the property for the economic and cultural benefit of the
Tribes, Tribal members, and the surrounding Pasco community.
As background, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation consist of
twelve individual tribes; Chelan, Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce, Colville,
Eniat, Lakes, Methow, Moses-Columbia, Nespelem, Okanogan, Palus, San Poil
and Wenatchi. The Colville Reservation encompasses and area of 1.4 Million
Acres with a Tribal enrollment of 9,520 members.
What are often referred to as the Tribes' traditional territories once
encompassed most of what we know today as eastern Washington state
extending into Canada, Idaho and Oregon. The Palus Band, shares a long and
ancient history within a region that includes much of current day Pasco.
The Colville Tribal Council and Chairman have recently extended invitations to
the Pasco City Council and City Manager to share information about their
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proposals for their newly purchased land in Pasco, discuss necessary processes,
learn of the City’s plans, explore mutual interests and areas for partnerships,
and establish and begin building a strong government-to-government
relationship built on trust and transparency. These meetings, conducted in
Pasco and at the Lucy F. Covington Government Center in Nespelem, were both
productive in laying the foundation for a relationship between the Tribes and
the City, the first fruit of which is the subject agreement.
V. DISCUSSION:
Attached for Council’s review and consideration is a proposed Agreement in
Principle between the Tribes and the City. The agreement cites the respective
authority of the Tribe and the City to establish a government-to-government
relationship; discusses the motivation(s) for the Tribes decision to purchase
property in Pasco, the most symbolic being the Palus Band’s physical and
historical connection to the region; and the desire of the Tribe and City to
collaborate and cooperate on matters of mutual interest specific to the property
and to the benefit of the Tribes, Tribal members, the City and it residents and
business community.
The agreement contemplates that the parties will begin developing processes
and procedures to facilitate cooperation between the City and the Tribes on
multiple issues, including but not limited to: the Fee land to Trust land process,
educational and cultural exchange, tourism, media and community outreach
and communications protocols.
The agreement makes clear that the term is open-ended, may be terminated by
either party with formal notice, and is not legally binding.
staff and legal by vetted thoroughly been has agreement proposed The
representatives of the parties and represents an excellent first step toward what
is intended to be a long and mutually productive relationship between the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the City of Pasco.
Staff recommends the City Council discuss the proposed Agreement in
Principle and provide direction.
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Agreement in Principle
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
City of Pasco, Washington Page 1
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE
This AGREEMENT is by and between the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation (“Tribes” or “Colville”), with headquarters in Nespelem, Washington, and the City
of Pasco, Washington (“City”) (collectively, the “Parties”) regarding future cooperation and
collaboration between the Tribes and the City on a variety projects, including but not limited to
educational, cultural, and economic development projects related to the use of Tribally-owned
property in the City of Pasco in Washington State.
Recitals
A. Whereas, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is a federally-
recognized Indian Tribe possessing all government authorities and powers accorded
to a sovereign Indian Nation; and
B. Whereas, the Colville Business Council (“CBC”), the elected governing body of the
Tribes, possesses the authority under Art. V (a) of the Colville Tribal Constitution to
protect and preserve the Tribal property, wildlife and natural resources of the
Confederated Tribes, to cultivate Indian arts, crafts, and culture; to administer charity,
to protect the health, security, and general welfare of the Confederated Tribes; and in
addition possesses authorities and powers accorded to the CBC as set out elsewhere
in the Tribes’ Constitution and in the Colville Tribal Code; and
C. Whereas, the City of Pasco operates under the "Council-Manager" plan of
government, per the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 35.18. Citizens of Pasco
elect individuals to serve on the City Council, the only representative body for the
City of Pasco. Pursuant to RCW 35.18 the City Council appoints a City Manager; this
position has certain management and supervisory authority as described in the §§
2.10.010- 2.10.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code; and
D. Whereas, the City Council has declared by its Resolution 3820 that “Pasco is a
welcoming and inclusive City, where laws apply equally to all who live here, and
where individuals, families and businesses are welcome”; and
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Agreement in Principle
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
City of Pasco, Washington Page 2
E. Whereas the Colville Tribes’ Confederation includes the Palus Tribe, whose members
since time immemorial lived in the region which now includes, but is not limited to, a
significant portion of the area comprising of the City of Pasco; and
F. Whereas the Tribes recently purchased certain real property within the City limits as
part of an effort to bring the Palus Band of the Confederated Tribes, as well as other
Tribal members, back to their homeland; and
G. Whereas, the CBC and the City desire to establish a framework for future
collaboration and cooperation between the Tribes and the City, and to provide support
for the Tribes’ efforts to develop and enhance this property for the mutual benefit of
the Tribes, Tribal members, the City of Pasco and its residents and business
community;
NOW THEREFORE,
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the City of Pasco agree to the
following:
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to begin constructing processes and procedures for the
effective and efficient cooperation and collaboration between the Tribes and the City on a
number of proposed joint efforts, which are set out in more detail below.
2.0 Scope
The scope of this Agreement shall include engagement in cooperative efforts regarding,
but not limited to, the following:
2.1 Fee-to-Trust Process
The Parties agree to conduct discussions on the “Fee-to-Trust” process and the
roles of the Parties in forwarding this process, with the goal of developing a
Memoranda of Agreement between them, for the provision of assistance, financial
and otherwise, by the Tribes to the City to offset potential increased needs for
City law enforcement and fire services, among others, that may occur as a result
of the development of Tribal properties in trust status within the City, as well as
providing other evidence of the City’s support for this effort such as a Council
resolution on this matter, and other efforts to be identified that may be helpful in
securing trust status for the properties.
2.2 Educational and Cultural Awareness Efforts
The Parties agree to conduct discussions on potential joint efforts affording the
Tribes with opportunities to provide educational and cultural awareness
presentations, workshops, exhibits, etc., on or within City-owned properties in the
Pasco area, subject to specific Memoranda of Agreement on the locations, timing,
and content of these presentations/workshops/exhibits. To that end, the Parties
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Agreement in Principle
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
City of Pasco, Washington Page 3
embrace the opportunity to share information to the other about public events
occurring in their respective areas which may be of interest, particularly with
regards to opportunities for public outreach/education regarding the Colville
Tribes, the Palus Tribe, and the history and cultures of the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation.
2.3 Tourism
The Parties agree to conduct discussions on how they can work cooperatively to
promote tourism to the Pasco area, including partnerships with area tourism
bureaus, and to enter into Memoranda of Agreement as needed to implement
plans for these efforts.
2.4 Media Outreach
The Parties agree to conduct discussions on working cooperatively to provide
news releases, fact sheets, brochures and other materials as part of a regional
media outreach effort, including but not limited to joint meetings with local media
interview boards, drafting of “op-eds” for release as may be needed, and
identifying each Party’s media outreach point of contact to assure efficient and
effective communications between them on matters related to media outreach and
response. The Parties will each identify their respective spokespersons on these
matters.
3.0 Communications Framework
3.1 The Parties agree to designate an individual and alternate who will be the “point
person” for communications between them on the matters described herein. The
Parties will each make available to each other the name and contact information
for these persons.
3.2 The Parties agree to collaborate to develop a plan for regular meetings and
communications, for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual interest related
to the subject matter of this Agreement. Each Party agrees to provide to the other
requested public information (laws, ordinances, resolutions, etc.), which shall not
constitute a public records request, for the benefit of increased awareness and
understanding of their respective governmental operations, particularly regarding
the required processes of their respective governments for the signing of
agreements, passing of resolutions, etc.
3.3 The Parties agree that they will timely share all news releases issued by them
related to the subject matter of this Agreement, sending the releases to the contact
persons described in 3.1 above.
3.4 The Parties agree that from time to time they may wish to issue joint media
releases, and will provide an opportunity for their respective public relations staff
to develop such releases in a cooperative manner.
3.5 The Parties agree to request their respective state and federal lobbyists to establish
open lines of communication to assure that information related to the subject
matter of this Agreement derived from state and federal legislation, policies,
rulemaking, etc. is shared between them as needed for the Parties’ mutual benefit.
3.6 The Parties agree to promptly contact one another if situations arise which require
timely discussion to clarify matters of concern.
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Agreement in Principle
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
City of Pasco, Washington Page 4
4.0 Term
This Agreement shall take effect upon its signing by the representatives authorized of the
Parties, and shall continue until either Party notifies the other in writing (email
communication is sufficient) that the Agreement is terminated.
5.0 Sovereign Immunity
Nothing herein may be construed to in any way limit or restrict the inherent sovereign
immunity of the Colville Tribes; provided that any future agreement between the Parties
shall require a limited waiver of sovereign immunity by the Tribes, at that time as a
condition for the City to enter into said agreement.
6.0 Nonbinding
Neither this document, nor anything contained herein, shall be construed as an actual
agreement or contract. This Agreement in Principle is not intended to have a legally
binding effect but is an expression of intent of the parties.
SIGNED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS OF THE PARTIES BELOW:
For the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation:
Name and Title: ____________________________
Date: ________________________
For the City of Pasco:
Mayor, Matt Watkins: ____________________________
Date: ________________________
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 23, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Angela Pashon, Policy Analyst
Executive
SUBJECT: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations
I. REFERENCE(S):
2020 Lodging Tax Requests
2016-2019 Lodging Tax Summary
2014-2019 JLARC Reports
10.21.19 LTAC Minutes
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
State law authorizes the collection of the 2% local tax on lodging facilities (hotels and
motels). The funds originally could be used for stadiums and for tourism promotion
activities. In 1993, like several cities prior to that time, Pasco was granted an additional
2% lodging tax authority to help pay specifically for the City's share of TRAC, know
as HAPO Center.
The legislature subsequently increased the base lodging tax to 4% and eliminated the
individual taxing authorizations. The amended also required the establishment of a
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) to review and recommend proposed uses of
the lodging tax annually. In 2013, the legislature (in response to the lodging industry)
further amended the statue to require additional annual reporting on the use of the
lodging tax. The new reporting requirement became effective for 2014 tax uses (a copy
of the City's 2018 report completed in early 2019 is attached).
V. DISCUSSION:
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The Pasco LTAC convened on October 21, 2019, to review eight proposals received
for use of the 2019 lodging tax receipts. After reviewing historical uses of the lodging
tax, and the individual requests, the LTAC recommended allocation as outlined below:
• $260,000 (est.) TRAC (HAPO Center), 50% of actual operating costs
• $160,000 Baseball Stadium Improvements Debt Service (20 year obligation on
$2 million beginning 2019)
• $152,220 (est.) Visit Tri-Cities Promotion Services (50% of 2%)
• $ 3,900 Fund Administration and Expenses
• $ 10,000 Water Follies Event
• $ 5,000 Arc of Tri-Cities Event
• $ 20,000 Franklin County Historic Society Facility Improvements
• $ 20,000 Pasco Chamber of Commerce Events
• $ 8,000 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event Marketing
• $639,100 TOTAL
While the requests and LTAC recommendation total spending in the amount of
$639,100 for 2020, annual revenue is estimated at $625,000. The Stadium/Convention
Center Fund has a fund balance of approximately $508,000 (upon bond issuance fund
balance will be restored) which may be allocated for any 2020 overage, if needed.
RCW 67.28.1816 2(b)(ii) provides the latitude that the City has with respect to the
recommendations of the LTAC: "The municipality may choose only recipients from the
list of candidates and recommended amounts provided by the local lodging tax
advisory committee." In the alternative the Council can determine that the
recommendation is not acceptable and remand the matter back the LTAC Committee.
The LTAC Committee's recommendations are consistent with Council's goals and prior
policy direction, accordingly, staff recommends Council approval of the LTAC
allocations, as shown in the minutes of October 21, 2019.
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2020 LODGING TAX REQUESTS
TRAC/HAPO* ................................................................................................................... $260,000
Baseball Stadium Improvements** ................................................................................... $160,000
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau*** ...................................................................... $152,200
Fund Administration & Expenses .......................................................................................... $3,900
Water Follies ........................................................................................................................ $10,000
Arc of Tri-Cities ..................................................................................................................... $5,000
Franklin County Historic Society ........................................................................................ $20,000
Pasco Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................................. $20,000
Downtown Pasco Development Authority ............................................................................ $8,000
TOTAL REQUESTED ...................................................................................................... $639,100
Annual Amount Available (est.) ........................................................................................ $625,000
Estimated Fund Balance Stadium/Convention Center Fund**** ...................................... $65,000
TOTAL ........................................................................................................................... $690,000
*Interlocal Agreement between City of Pasco and Franklin County.
** Debt service on $2 million improvements to begin 2020 upon bond issuance.
***Interlocal Agreement between cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland with Tri-Cities Visitor
and Convention Bureau (VCB) to provide 50% of annual 2% lodging tax receipts to VCB.
****YTD improvements are expensed using fund balance, fund balance will be recouped upon
bond issuance.
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2019 2019 2018 2017 2016
Estimated
10/18/2019
SOURCE
2% Lodging Tax (HAPO)320,000$ 312,500$ 342,065$ 325,587$ 271,529$
2% Lodging Tax (General)320,000$ 312,500$ 342,065$ 325,587$ 271,529$
TOTAL ANNUAL SOURCES 640,000$ 625,000$ 684,130$ 651,174$ 543,058$
Fund Balance #65,000$ 508,000$ 508,000$ -$ -$
TOTAL SOURCES 705,000$ 1,133,000$ 1,192,130$ 651,174$ 543,058$
USES
TRAC/HAPO*230,000$ 275,000$ 218,116$ 122,002$ 273,948$
Stadium Debt -$ 160,000$ -$ 127,188$ 127,188$
Stadium HVAC -$ -$ 24,693$ -$ -$
VCB Promotion Services***143,122$ 143,122$ 134,920$ 126,582$ 123,181$
Pasco Chamber 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 10,000$
Downtown Pasco Development Authority 8,000$ 8,000$ 7,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Fund Administration 3,811$ 7,100$ 3,811$ 9,526$ 9,339$
TOTAL USES 404,933$ 613,222$ 408,540$ 410,298$ 548,656$
# YTD improvements are expensed using fund balance, fund balance will be recouped upon bond issuance.
*Interlocal Agreement between City of Pasco and Franklin County
**Debt service on $2 million improvements to begin 2020 upon bond issuance
Budget Actual Actual Actual
***Interlocal Agreement between cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland with Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) to
provide 50% of annual 2% lodging tax receipts to VCB.Page 28 of 199
Year Organization Activity Type Activity Name Funds Requested Funds Awarded Total Activity Cost Overall Attendance Projected Overall Attendance Actual Fifty Miles Attendance Projected Fifty Miles Attendance Actual 2014 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Agricultural Trade Show 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,600$ 3,000 3,158 500 NULL2015 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Agricultural Trade Show 10,000$ 10,000$ 15,600$ 1,653 600 794 2016 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 10,000$ 10,000$ 322,958$ 4,000 4,000 825 700 2017 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 339,075$ 4,700 4,100 825 845 2018 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 4,700 3,759 835 1,428 2019 Pasco Chamber Event/Festival Marketing/Festivals/Events 20,000$ 20,000$ 2014 Tri‐Cities Vistor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 117,280$ 117,280$ 2,006,401$ NULL NULL NULL NULL2015 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 115,806$ 129,895$ 2,006,401$ 880,179 1,829,000 653,000 307,826 2016 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 123,000$ 123,000$ 2,354,084$ 91,886 38,099 91,886 38,099 2017 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 125,695$ 125,695$ 2,332,185$ 38,139 38,675 38,139 38,675 2018 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 132,609$ 132,609$ 135,315$ 39,375 36,585 39,375 36,585 2019 Tri‐Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Marketing Destination Marketing 143,122$ 143,122$ 2014 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 127,000$ 103,000$ 127,188$ NULL 95,940 NULL 7,400 2015 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 122,000$ 127,188$ 142,691$ 95,940 95,396 7,400 7,200 2016 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 122,000$ 127,187$ 147,144$ 96,000 100,214 7,400 12,000 2017 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 118,305$ 127,187$ 167,510$ 96,000 101,357 7,400 12,000 2018 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility Stadium Debt Service 127,188$ 127,188$ 127,188$ 100,000 89,183 12,000 12,000 2018 City of Pasco‐Stadium Facility HVAC Imp. 35,000$ 35,000$ 24,693$ 102,000 89,183 12,000 12,000 2014 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Debt Service and Operations 230,000$ 230,000$ 354,000$ NULL 181,331 NULL 1,803 2015 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Operations/Debt Service 240,000$ 256,366$ 512,733$ 250,000 164,706 45,000 4,050 2016 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 255,000$ 273,948$ 273,948$ 181,000 158,304 1,803 3,154 2017 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 255,000$ 122,002$ 244,000$ 165,000 134,440 4,000 2,233 2018 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 275,000$ 275,000$ 214,116$ 160,000 129,849 3,200 2,597 2019 City of Pasco‐TRAC Facility TRAC Center 275,000$ 275,000$ 2016 DPDA Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 5,000$ 5,000$ 39,551$ 10,000 10,000 500 600 2017 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 5,000$ 5,000$ 25,000$ 10,000 17,000 1,000 510 2018 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 7,000$ 7,000$ 7,000$ 16,000 1,000 2019 Downtown Pasco Development Authority Event/Festival Cinco de Mayo‐Fiery Foods Festivals 8,000$ 8,000$ Lodging Tax Reporting 2014‐2019 (2019 Not Yet Reported)Page 29 of 199
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 28, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Angela Pashon, Policy Analyst
Executive
SUBJECT: Creation of an Arts Commission
I. REFERENCE(S):
Draft Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
NA
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
As one of the fastest growing communities in the nation for most of the 21st century,
Pasco has become far more diverse. Historically, Pasco has been a closely-knit City of
neighbors and neighborhoods, its rapid expansion has brought with it new challenges to
maintaining that closeness in traditional ways.
The City Council’s has adopted a “Community Identity” goal embracing a philosophy
that – Strong communities become stronger by building on their strengths . Staff
presented to Council on arts and cultural awareness at the April 10, 2017 and January
22, 2018 workshop meetings. In February 2018, Resolution No. 3820 created the
Inclusivity Commission (now named Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Commission).
Public art is a vital part of the City's built environment and preserves our unique
cultural heritage. As the arts contribute to Pasco's quality of life by promoting critical
thinking, communication, and innovation, Council has expressed interest in an Arts
Commission.
The City of Pasco recognizes that support for artists and arts organizations,
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development and stewardship of public art, arts education, and cultural development
are public necessities and essential for the continuing growth and development of
Pasco’s residents, economy, and quality of life.
V. DISCUSSION:
stronger building of bonCity's the further To efforts community improving ds,
connectivity and cohesion through greater understanding and appreciation of what
makes Pasco unique, an Arts Commission would identify and actively encourage the
development and sustainability of the arts by serving as the City’s primary resource in
matters of public art.
An Arts Commission would be responsible for enhancing and enriching Pasco’s quality
of life for is residents and visitors and could be tasked with the following:
• Acceptance, procurement, and placement of public art
• Review site proposals, and recommend appropriate site selections for the
placement and display of artwork for the City’s public art program
• Develop standards for art programs
• Seek out and support opportunities to showcase the many cultures represented
in our community through all mediums
• Seek and encourage financial support for acquisitions and programming related
to the arts
• Establish an effective liaison between City and local and regional art groups
• Encourage and recognize local artists
Resources and Funding
A staff liaison would be assigned to assist the commission with policy
recommendations and committee activities.
A sustainable arts program will require a mix of funding sources. The following have
been used with varying success in other communities:
• Securing donations, loans, and commissioned art
• Holding fundraising activities
• Use of tourism monies
• Applying and receiving grant funding
Commission Appointments
Perspectives from all areas and populations from among the community are desirable;
it is important the members have influence in their respective neighborhoods and/or
community.
The Arts Commission make up should be representative of the community and include
at least the following:
• Artists
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• Art professionals
• Community members
• Youth representation
Commission terms of three years with subsequent appointments filling any unexpired
term or to a three year term.
Staff seeks Council discussion and direction concerning the creation of an Arts
Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ESTABLISHING NEW
PMC CHAPTER 2.135 CREATING AN ARTS COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the sharing of culture through sight, word, dance and music enhances
understanding and strengthens community; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has established goals thoughtfully designed to
enhance the quality of life, connectivity and community identity among Pasco residents in
part through cultural and social opportunities; and
WHEREAS, public art enriches publicly owned places, and contributes a sense of
ownership and community pride in public facilities and spaces for City residents; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Arts Commission will assist in the promotion,
retention and acquisition of public arts in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission will act as the City’s representative in connection
with cultural and artistic endeavors involving the City, as well as serve as a point of contact
for such endeavors with the public; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Chapter entitled “Arts Commission” of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby enacted and which shall read as follows:
Chapter 2.135
ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.135.010 Establishment.
2.135.020 Membership.
2.135.030 Term of Office.
2.135.040 Powers and Duties.
2.135.050 Compensation.
2.135.060 Bylaws and Officers.
2.135.070 Staff Support.
2.135.010 ESTABLISHMENT.
There is hereby established an Arts Commission for the City of Pasco, which shall advise
the City Council on matters relating to public art, including review and evaluation on matters
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pertaining to the acceptance, procurement, placement and maintenance of public art; and
which shall perform such other functions as the City’s primary resource in matters of public
art.
2.135.020 MEMBERSHIP
The Arts Commission shall consist of seven members. Members shall be appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. When making appointments, City Council will
strive to appoint individuals with multiple skills, experience and expertise from various
disciplines applicable to the commission’s purpose.
Membership shall be comprised with the following:
(1) Three (3) Art professionals to include professions such as art directors, educators,
managers/administrators, and dealers.
(2) One (1) Working artist including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, music,
literature, architecture, and performing arts. Member is required to live, work, or own
business within Pasco city limits.
(3) Two (2) Community members to include persons of public agencies, organizations
enhancing Pasco’s quality of life or, persons working outside of professional practice
in the arts but who demonstrate a deep interest in and understanding of public art
activities. Member is required to live, work, or own business within Pasco city limits.
(4) One (1) Youth representative between the ages of 15 to 20 years old at the time of
appointment, residency within Pasco School District required.
2.135.030 TERM OF OFFICE
The members shall serve for terms of four years, expiring in even years. To ensure continuity
of Arts Commission, positions will be staggered with the exception of youth member which
shall expire every even year.
2.135.040 POWERS AND DUTIES
The Arts Commission shall perform the following functions:
(1) Serve as the central commission to whom individuals and groups may bring their ideas
with regard to arts and culture.
(2) Establish policy for acquiring, maintaining, displaying/placement, and maintenance of
City’s public art.
(3) Advise City staff on the receipt of and/or purchase of artwork to be placed on municipal
property.
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(4) Explore and recommend methods of obtaining financial support through development
of private, local, state and federal funds and establishing public/private partnerships to
promote art and culture within the community. Commission shall not incur any
indebtedness on behalf of City.
(5) Initiate and maintain the City of Pasco Public Art roster.
(6) Establish standards related to art and culture programs and serve as review panel for
program applications.
(7) Participate in, promote and conduct public information and educational programs
pertaining to public art and culture.
(8) Perform other related functions assigned to the Commission by the Pasco City Council
or the City Manager.
(9) Act as a catalyst to bring government, arts and culture, and private sectors together for
public benefit.
2.135.050 COMPENSATION
All members shall serve without compensation.
2.135.060 BYLAWS AND OFFICERS
The Arts Commission shall establish and adopt its own bylaws of procedure, and shall select
from among its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to
conduct the Commission’s business.
2.135.070 STAFF SUPPORT
A staff member appointed by the City Manager shall be the staff liaison officer for the
Commission and, in this capacity, shall represent the day-to-day interests of the City as they
relate to the business of the Arts Commission.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, this day of November,
2019.
_____________________________
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham Eric Ferguson
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 22, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Angela Pashon, Policy Analyst
Executive
SUBJECT: National Citizen's Survey
I. REFERENCE(S):
Prior Community Survey Policy Questions
2019 Possible Policy Questions
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
$17,510, as recommended.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
In anticipation for Council's biennial goal setting in even numbered years, the City has
contracted for a community survey to be completed in odd years since 2005. Staff is in
communication with the National Research Center (NRC) to conduct the National
Citizens Survey (NCS) in Pasco consisting primarily of standard questions regarding
the availability and quality of municipal services.
The results of this statistically valid survey have served as a valuable tool for Council
in goal-setting efforts and decision making with respect to public investment and
programmatic focus areas. With several cycles of experience, Council, staff and the
public can identify trend lines where the city is making progress in the opinion of
respondents, where we are not, and fine tune efforts to be more effective. The survey
results and subsequent analysis provides policy-makers with reliable information on
which to make decisions in the public interest and how Pasco compares in terms of
performance with other similar cities utilizing the NCS as a tool. Historically, the City
has conducted the NCS in the fall so that the information is available for the Council's
post-election cycle goal-setting retreat, in this case, in early 2020.
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In addition to the questions specific to the major services the City provides, the Council
may add up to three "policy" questions to the survey without additional cost. Each of
the City's previous NCS efforts included policy questions. In order to have the policy
questions included in the survey this fall, NRC will need our finalized questions to
them by mid-November.
The 2017 yielded 215 responses from a sample of 1,500 households. Due to continued
growth and response rate, NRC recommends a sample size of 1,700 households for the
2019 survey. The database utilized to generate the households is from the City's utility
billing data.
In 2017, the City opted to include the following survey enhancements:
1. A web-based response option, this option is now included in the basic service
fee.
2. The option for Spanish-only speaking residents to review and submit the survey
online, this option is an additional $910 (4 responses in 2017).
3. Providing survey results by geographic areas (City Council voting districts),
this option is an additional $910.
In addition to providing sample households with the web-based response option, the
City has the ability to invite the community to submit survey responses online (results
to be kept separate to maintain the scientific results of the base random survey). An
additional 131 responses were received in 2017 with this option.
V. DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends inclusion of the Spanish-only online response option and results by
geographic areas in the 2019 survey. The total cost would be $17,510.
In an effort to stimulate discussion, staff offers possible policy questions which
represent some of the policy issues that Council has confronted, or may confront in the
future, for Council's consideration.
Staff encourages Council to consider the proposed policy questi ons; if Council has
ideas that members would like to see further discussed or developed, it would be
helpful to identify them at the meeting. With the potential for hundreds of households
to participate and provide input to their City government, the NCS i s one of the City's
largest interactive community outreach efforts in terms of numbers involved.
Staff looks forward to the opportunity for Council deliberation and direction on this
matter.
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2017
Code Enforcement: Responding to resident
complaints about trash, weeds, loud noise and
barking dots, the City handles approximately 3,000
code violations per year. Would you like to see code
enforcement in Pasco increase, decrease or stay the
same?
Fire Stations: Two fire protection and emergency
medical response facilities need to be replaced
and/or relocated to better serve the community with
improved response times and space for staffing and
modern equipment. To what extent would you
support or oppose a property tax to fund a new
fire/EMS facility?
Community Center: If a new community recreation center were to be constructed, it could
support a number of different recreation interests. Please indicate your household’s likely level
of interest, if any, in each of the following types of recreation categories:
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2015
Recycling and Yard Waste
Services: The City is
considering proving curbside
container recycling and yard
waste services. To what
extent would you support or
oppose these services being
offered:
Traffic Cameras: In order to reduce the rate of serious
traffic accidents at major intersections, the City is
considering installing cameras to increase red light
compliance. To what extent do you support or oppose the
installation of traffic cameras at select intersections in
Pasco?
District‐based Voting in General Elections: Of the seven members of City Council, five
members are district‐based, with only residents within the district able to run for election and
only voters residing within the district voting on district candidates in primary elections and
city‐wide voting in the general (final) election. The method of voting for district‐based
candidates (district‐based voting at the primary level and city‐wide voting in the general
election) is dictated by state law. The City is considering whether to push to change the law to
allow for district‐based voting in the general election in communities that choose this approach.
To what extent do you support or oppose…
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2013
Ambulance Fees in Fire District #3: The “donut hole” area surrounded by Pasco has received
ambulance service from the Pasco Fire Department paid by Fire District #3 at an equivalent fee
of $1.00 per household per month (compared with Pasco residents’ fee of $6.25/month). If the
City continues to provide the same paramedic ambulance service to
Fire District #3 that it provides to City residents, to what extent do
you support or oppose altering the contract so that District residents
pay at least the same fee as Pasco residents?
Funding Large Projects: Funding large projects, such as a convention center, performing arts
center, aquatics facility or museum in Pasco can be done in a number of ways. Partnering with
the Regional Public Facilities District (with the approval of Tri City voters) can finance projects of
$35 million or more. The Pasco Public Facilities District (Pasco only) could finance a project of
about $10 million. To what extent do you support or oppose each of the following?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Partnering with the RPFD on large projects that can be
approved by the voters of the three cities
44% 35%
Working independently with the PFD to identify a small
project for Pasco
27% 48%
Abandoning efforts to consider future facilities 7% 24%
Pasco Senior Center: Use of the Pasco Senior Center by seniors has continued to decline over
time, but still requires increased funding to remain open. To what extent do you support or
oppose transitioning the Pasco Senior Center into a “community recreation center” with the
following programming options?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Create a community recreation center with
programming for all ages and maintain the current
amount of programming for seniors
38% 41%
Create a community recreation center with
programming for all ages and decrease programming
for seniors
31% 30%
Leave Pasco Senior Center as is; do not create a
community recreation center
11% 25%
Strongly Support 70%
Somewhat Support 16%
Somewhat Oppose 7%
Strongly Oppose 6%
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2011
Impact Fees: Impact fees are assessed on all new housing construction to help pay for related
public infrastructure (like roads and parks). To what extent do you support or oppose a change
to reflect the city’s “ability to pay”?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
42% 37% 11% 9%
Labor Negotiations and Arbitration: The City of Pasco is considering asking the state to change
the process arbitrators use in organized‐labor negotiations to ensure that an individual city’s
budget or “ability to pay” is factored into the arbitration decisions. To what extent do you
support or oppose a change to reflect the city’s “ability to pay”?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
27% 39% 22% 12%
District Based Voting: There are seven members of the City Council; five positions require a
candidate to reside within a geographical district within the City and two positions are elected
“at large” without regard to district residency. The purpose of having some districts is to assure
reasonable geographic representation of Council members throughout the city. Please indicate
which of the following best reflects your view:
Favor the current system as described
above
70%
Prefer fewer at large representatives 16%
Prefer more at large representatives 7%
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2009
Curbside Recycling: To what extent do you support or oppose establishing curbside recycling
service, if it requires an increase to your garbage pickup service cost of $4 to $5 per month?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
35% 28% 18% 19%
Fluoride: To what extent do you support or oppose the City continuing to add fluoride to the
City’s drinking water system?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
73% 30% 12% 16%
Regional Centers Sales Tax: A committee, consisting of representatives of the cities of
Kennewick, Richland and Pasco, has been studying the feasibility of developing regional centers
(e.g. aquatic center, performing arts center, etc.) that could be used by all residents in the
region and considering voter approved sales tax and property tax options to finance them.
Because a sales tax would be paid by visitors as well as residents and would be paid in much
smaller increments throughout the year, among other reasons, the committee has tentatively
concluded that a sales tax increase would be preferable to a property tax increase. To what
extent d oy agree or disagree with this conclusion?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
30% 47% 15% 9%
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2007
City’s Role in Downtown Business: To what extent do you support or oppose the City taking a
more active role in working to improve downtown business area?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
54% 38% 6% 2%
Corridor Landscaping: To what extent do you support or oppose the City installing and
maintaining landscaping along select major street corridors to improve the appearance of the
community?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
57% 32% 10% 1%
Aquatics/Water Park: As you may know, the three public pools in Pasco are in need of
complete renovation. As an alternative, to what degree would you support or oppose the City
building a new water park (including a pool slide and other water features) that would replace
on (or possibly two) existing swimming pools?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
48% 30% 13% 8%
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2005
Chiawana Park Costs: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
“The City of Pasco should assume all the cost of maintaining and operating Chiawana Park?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
35% 43% 14% 8%
Aquatics Center Sales Tax: To what extent do you support or oppose an increased sales tax of
1/10 of one percent (one extra penny on each %10 purchase) to have a regional aquatic center
in the Tri‐Cities?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
32% 31% 17% 20%
Funds for Pasco School District Programs & Facilities: The City has a history of supporting
Pasco School District programs and facilities with City funds. To what extent do you support or
oppose the City of Pasco continuing to support Pasco School District programs and facilities
with City funds?
Strongly
Support
Somewhat
Support
Somewhat
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
63% 27% 3% 7%
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National Citizen Survey Policy Questions
Public Market
Community leaders and members have been working on a plan to bring a public market to
Pasco. The facility would serve as a venue to highlight and feature a variety of local
businesses/vendors and community activities – much like a Tri-Cities version of the Pike Place
Market in Seattle. Two locations have been identified as potential sites – Downtown Pasco and
the former marine terminal (wharf) on the Columbia River next to the Cable Bridge. Would you
be supportive of this concept for Pasco, and do you have a location preference?
Yes, at the marine terminal
Yes, in Downtown Pasco
Yes, no location preference
No, neither location
No, I would not go to such a market
Public Art
To enhance and enrich the quality of life for its residents and visitors, Pasco is creating an arts
and culture commission. To what extent do you support the use of public funds for art?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Housing
A sufficient supply of affordable housing helps a community maintain affordable rates of
housing. The current vacancy rate is 1.1% and housing costs continue to rise. The City of Pasco
can take action to increase the number of affordable housing units. Should the City of Pasco:
Provide incentives for the development of affordable housing.
Allocate public funding to create additional affordable housing.
Implement zoning initiatives to increase housing supply and options through increased
density or building types.
Let the market decide.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 21, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Jeff Adams, Associate Planner
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Municipal Purposes Annexation - Court Street Fire Station #84 (ANX 2019-
002)
I. REFERENCE(S):
Vicinity Map
Proposed Annexation Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
On August 19, 2019, the City purchased a parcel comprising approximately 4.78 acres
in the Riverview area for the purpose of locating a new fire station there. At the time
of the purchase, it was the City's intent to annex the property into the City prior to
development of the planned fire station.
The property is within an unincorporated island of Franklin County however in the
middle of the Pasco Urban Growth Area. In situations such as this - where there is
unincorporated property within a municipality's UGA that is owned by the municipality
and which will be used for municipal purposes - State law allows annexation through
the "Municipal Purposes" method of annexation for code cities (RCW 35A.14.300).
The "Municipal Purposes" method allows the annexation of property used for a
municipal purpose to be accomplished by City Council action (majority vote) alone.
For code cities like Pasco, territory can be annexed by this method only if it is owned
by the City.
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V. DISCUSSION:
Staff is proposing that the subject property be annexed into the City utilizing the
Municipal Purposes method as provided for by State statute.
Annexation will provide the opportunity for the development review process associated
with the relocation of the fire station to occur under one jurisdiction - the City. If the
property were not annexed, the review process would be a joint effort involving both
the City and County and would be lengthy and more complicated from a coordination
and timing standpoint. In the case of the fire station the development review process
involves a Special Use Permit.
The Planning Commission conducted a Zoning Determination for this property at their
October 17, 2019, regular meeting and has forwarded a recommendation for zoning the
property to "R-S-1."
An ordinance has been prepared for Council action at the November 4, 2019, regular
meeting assuming Council concurrence with the proposed annexation and
recommended zoning.
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF WEST COURT
STREET BETWEEN MARIE STREET TO THE SOUTH AND
COURT STREET TO THE NORTH, AND ROADS 49 AND 50
FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
1
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is the legal owner of the property described in Section 1;
and
WHEREAS, the City is planning on constructing a fire station and other related facilities
on the property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.14.300 the City may, by majority vote, of the City
Council, annex contiguous or non-contiguous territory outside of its limits for any municipal
purpose, if the territory is owned by the City; and
WHEREAS, operation of a fire station and other related facilities is a municipal purpose;
and
WHEREAS, the above described real property is within the City's Urban Growth Area as
designated by Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the annexation of property by a Code City is exempt from review under the
State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.2IC.222; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the
zoning of the property on March 21, 2019 and has forwarded a recommendation of establishing
the R-S-1 zoning designation; and
WHEREAS all statutory requirements have been complied with, and the City will use and
maintain the above described property for municipal purposes;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following described real property is hereby annexed into and made a part
of the City of Pasco, Washington:
The West ½ of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section
26, Township 29 North, Range 9 East, except for the Court Street Right-of-Way.
Section 2. All property within the territory annexed hereby shall be assessed and taxed at
the same rate and on the same basis as property within the City, including assessments for taxes
and payment of any bonds issued or debts contracted prior to or existing as of the date of
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annexation.
Section 3. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, the above described property
shall be subject to all of the laws and ordinances then and thereafter in force and effect of the City
of Pasco.
Section 4. The above described property shall be used as part of the City's Fire Station and
other related facilities or for other municipal purposes as determined appropriate by the City
Council.
Section 5. The above described property shall be zoned R-S-1.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an
approved summary thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
________________, 2019.
______________________________
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 8, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Zach Ratkai, Director
Administrative & Community Services
SUBJECT: Orthophoto Mapping Intergovernmental Agreement
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Resolution
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
$14,524.96, plus tax - General Fund
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Aerial Orthophoto project is a regional project wherein a number of public
agencies in the Tri Cities area partner for a single project to update aerial photos and
mapping. The City of Pasco has previously partnered with Franklin County, who then
partnered with Benton County, for aerial flyovers required for updating our ability to
provide current aerial photo maps.
The flyovers are generally done every two (2) years and this year most of the Tri City
agencies are contracting directly with Benton Count y, which results in a volume
discount for all agencies involved.
V. DISCUSSION:
of In order to provide the most accurate mapping, data, and analysis urban
development, infrastructure planning, public safety, and other public purposes, it is
recommended to continually update the aerial photos available to the city. Therefore,
staff recommends that the Council approve the proposed resolution authorizing the
City Manager to sign the interlocal agreement (Exhibit A) at the next regular meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, Authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Benton County for
Aerial Photography and Orthophoto Mapping of areas within the City of Pasco.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, Washington, and Benton County, Washington each have
the need for aerial photography and orthophoto mapping; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, Washington, and Benton County, Washington desire to
enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for efficiency and cost effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due
consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Benton County, Washington; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of
the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pasco and Benton County, Washington, as
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington and approved as
provided by law this _____ day of ____________, 2019.
_______________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________ _________________________
Debra Barham, City Clerk Kerr Ferguson Law
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Exhibit A
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 22, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Angie Pitman, Urban Development
Coordinator
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: 2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan and Elements
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, Elements and Overview Document
2. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Overview Document
3. Proposed Resolution
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires that cities
receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) funds to complete a five-year consolidated plan that outlines
needs, priorities, market conditions and strategies to utilize funds in a way that
addresses the needs identified. The present five-year Tri-Cities HOME Consortium
Consolidated Plan for the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland will expire on
December 31, 2019.
The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium (Consortium), represented by member cities
Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, has developed the Consolidated Plan for HUD funded
programs for the next five years. The Consortium procured the services of the
Cloudburst Group to assist with the development of the Plan. The Consolidated Plan
covers program years 2020 through 2024 and serves as a tool to assist in making data-
driven, place-based investment decisions that align and focus funding from CDBG and
HOME. These programs are designed to provide decent housing, suitable living
environments, and create economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-
income persons and neighborhoods.
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The City of Pasco will receive approximately $4.3 million in combined federal funds
for CDBG ($3.5 million) and HOME ($775,000) activities over the next five years. All
CDBG and HOME funded activities for the years 2020 through 2024, and all third
party activities, such as development of assisted housing, must be consistent with the
2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan. The focus is to design for flexibility in the
process and establish priorities for funding programs for the year 2020 and beyond.
V. DISCUSSION:
In development of the Consolidated Plan, the Consortium consulted with its partners
and stakeholders in a total of seven (7) community meetings to gain feedback and
comments on a variety of topics that directly impact the Consolidated Planning
process. Seventy-one (71) community stakeholders were invited to participate in the
process.
The consultant reviewed local plans, and conducted Focus Group meetings with
community stakeholders. The public was also invited to provide input on community
needs and assessments in a Community Survey completed July 12, 2019 for the
following areas:
• economic development/community infrastructure needs,
• public services/human services/special needs, and
• decent/affordable housing needs.
The Plan contains three strategic goals consistent with the goals from the 2015-2019
Plan:
1. Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice
2. Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development
3. Homeless Intervention and Public Services
HUD also requires that cities receiving CDBG and or HOME funds complete an
analysis of impediments to fair housing. The fair housing document, the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) is attached for your review and
recommendation (Reference 2).
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the Plan on October 17th and
the draft Plan is available for public review and comment through November 5th.
Staff welcomes Council comments and discussion on the draft Consolidated Plan and
pending Council concurrence will return this item to Council on the November 4th
Regular Meeting for official action.
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Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan
2020-2024
Overview Document
History and Facts
HUD requires that cities receiving CDBG and/or HOME funds complete a five-year plan (Consolidated Plan) that outlines
needs, priorities, market conditions, and strategies to utilize funds in a way that addresses needs identified. The present
five-year Consolidated Plan for the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland expire on December 31, 2019. The plan must
be submitted to HUD at last 45-days before the start of the new program year, in this case the plan is to be submitted to
HUD no later than November 15, 2019.
In 2019, the City of Pasco received $704,340 in CDBG funds, and the HOME Consortium received a total of $629,814. The
HOME funds are shared between each of the three (3) cities within the HOME Consortium (Kennewick, Pasco, and
Richland). It is estimated that Pasco will receive approximately $3.5 million in CDBG funds and approximately $775,000
in HOME funded activities over the next five (5) years.
Consolidated Planning Process
The first steps in the process begin by conducting a needs and priorities assessment; this is done through data analysis,
consultation of partner plans, and community input. These different perspectives and inputs inform the prioritization
strategy for the use of CDBG and HOME funds. This prioritization strategy is realized in the Strategic Plan section of the
Consolidated Plan where Goals and Priority Needs are explicitly identified. The Strategic Plan is the five-year vision for
the use of HUD funds. HUD has established National Objectives, and all planned CDBG projects and activities must meet
at least one of HUD’s National Objectives. Those objectives are:
1. Benefits to low- and moderate- income persons
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
3. Meet a need having a particular urgency (referred to as urgent need)
All CDBG and HOME activities for years 2020 through 2024 must be consistent with the approved Strategic Plan set forth
in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and comply with the overall intent of the plan.
The goals of the Strategic Plan formulated from community input, data analysis, and partner plan consultation will
remain the goals for the lifecycle of the entire 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Each subsequent Annual Action Plan
outlining the use of annual HUD funds must align itself with the Goals and Priority Needs outlined in the Consolidated
Plan.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission should review the Consolidated Plan and provide direction to staff for additional needs, data,
and corresponding goals that may need to be included in the plan. The purpose of the CDBG and HOME programs is to
provide one of the three (3) outcomes to the community:
1. Decent housing
2. Economic opportunities
3. Suitable living environment
Each project and activity funded with CDBG or HOME funds must be associated to outcomes that align with one of the
three outcomes identified above. Pasco’s priority needs and goals may include neighborhoods to be improved through
community infrastructure, decent and affordable housing, public facilities, park improvements, and public services.
The draft Consolidated Plan was published for public comment on October 1, 2019, comments will be accepted until
November 5, 2019. A final draft of the document is expected by the week of November 4, 2019. HUD regulations require
that the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to be submitted to HUD no later than November 15, 2019.
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Pasco 2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan
Draft Version: 9/19/2019
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Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 4
ES‐05 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 4
The Process ................................................................................................................................................... 6
PR‐05 Lead & Responsible Agencies ......................................................................................................... 6
PR‐10 Consultation ................................................................................................................................... 7
PR‐15 Citizen Participation ...................................................................................................................... 18
Needs Assessment ...................................................................................................................................... 23
NA‐05 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 23
NA‐50 Non‐Housing Community Development Needs ........................................................................... 25
Housing Market Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 27
MA‐05 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 27
MA‐45 Non‐Housing Community Development Assets .......................................................................... 28
MA‐50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ....................................................................................... 32
Strategic Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 34
SP‐05 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 34
SP‐10 Geographic Priorities .................................................................................................................... 34
SP‐25 Priority Needs ............................................................................................................................... 35
SP‐40 Institutional Delivery Structure ..................................................................................................... 41
SP‐45 Goals ............................................................................................................................................. 45
SP‐65 Lead‐based Paint Hazards ............................................................................................................. 47
SP‐70 Anti‐Poverty Strategy .................................................................................................................... 47
SP‐80 Monitoring .................................................................................................................................... 48
Annual Action Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 50
AP‐15 Expected Resources ...................................................................................................................... 50
AP‐20 Annual Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................ 52
AP‐35 Projects ......................................................................................................................................... 53
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AP‐38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 54
AP‐50 Geographic Distribution ............................................................................................................... 59
AP‐85 Other Actions ................................................................................................................................ 59
AP‐90 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................... 61
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Executive Summary
ES‐05 Executive Summary
1. Introduction
The 2020‐2024 Tri‐Cities Consortium Consolidated Plan represents a continuing collaboration of the
three principal cities in developing common goals and directions to meet affordable housing,
infrastructure, community development, and public service needs. The Consolidated Plan provides the
community with the following sections:
Needs Assessment ‐ An assessment of housing and community development needs with a focus
on low‐ and moderate‐income persons (defined as households with incomes falling below 80%
of the HUD‐defined Area Median Income, AMI)
Market Analysis – A review of housing market conditions
Strategic Plan ‐ Established goals responding to priority needs and a basis for developing annual
plans
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
Three priority needs were identified with goals corresponding to those needs. The priority needs were
determined by review of data, community meetings, public survey, and City staff consultations. The
priority needs are bolded below.
Affordable Housing ‐ There is a need for affordable housing creation and preservation. The
corresponding goal is to increase and preserve affordable housing choices. Activities under this goal
would include expanding the supply of affordable housing units by developing owner and renter‐
occupied housing, including acquisition and rehabilitation. Activities would also include providing
financial assistance to local housing development organizations to increase the supply of affordable
housing. Funds will sustain or improve the quality of existing affordable housing stock, such as
rehabilitation of housing, eligible code enforcement tasks, energy efficiency/weatherization
improvements, removal of spot blight conditions, and ADA improvements. Funds will increase
community awareness of lead‐paint hazards and assist with testing for lead hazards. Homeownership
opportunities will be provided through such activities as gap financing, down payment assistance, and
infill ownership.
Community Development ‐ Activities would include support for businesses that create jobs for lower‐
income residents and/or businesses that provide essential services to lower‐income neighborhoods or
provide stability to at‐risk or blighted areas through activities such as façade improvements and support
for micro‐enterprises. Funds may support activities that improve the skills of the local workforce,
including those unstably housed and those with special needs. Community infrastructure would be
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supported by provision and improvements such as ADA ramps, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, parks,
playgrounds, community gardens, and street lights. Funds may provide LID assessment payments for
lower income households. Funds will be used to provide or improve public facilities, including
neighborhood centers, recreation facilities, and neighborhood beautification projects.
Public Services ‐ Activities and projects will support public services that respond to the immediate needs
of persons in crisis and support regional efforts to meet the basic living needs of lower‐income
households and individuals including persons with special needs, such as seniors and disadvantaged
youth. Activities and projects will support homeless facilities and increase housing resources that assist
homeless persons toward housing stability and self‐sufficiency. Projects could also support increased
case management and a high degree of coordination among providers.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The individual cities and the Tri‐Cities HOME Consortium have made significant accomplishments in the
course of implementing the last Consolidated Plan (2015‐2019). This reflects strong relationships with
community partners in implementing projects beyond the capacity of any one agency. The ability to
leverage funds and to coordinate projects to make the best use of resources is essential in light of
increasing need and diminishing resources.
Neighborhoods have been improved with the addition of street lightings, curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
along with improvements to meet ADA requirements. The potential for jobs and economic development
is reflected in support provided for training and technical assistance, along with improvements to
business districts. Accomplishments also include continued support for low‐income populations in the
form of services. Notably this includes support for senior citizens (meals and in‐home chore services),
disadvantaged youth, and persons with disabilities. A particular accomplishment was completion of a
project to provide housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Projects also contributed to
successful transition from homelessness and emergency relief to prevent homelessness.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
Steps outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs
provide opportunities for citizen involvement in the planning process and to assure that key
organizations and agencies were consulted. The Citizen Participation Plan provides for broad
involvement; public hearing, community meetings, public survey, and agency consultations. Public
hearings were held to solicit input on needs and again to solicit input on the draft Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plans. During the planning process, focus groups were held to gain input on types of
needs related to specific populations. Finally, numerous reports and strategic plans were reviewed and
incorporated into this Consolidated Plan.
5. Summary of public comments
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No comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No comments were received.
7. Summary
The Process
PR‐05 Lead & Responsible Agencies
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator PASCO Community & Economic Development
Department
Narrative
Each of the three cities receives an annual entitlement of CDBG funds for housing and community
development activities within their jurisdiction. The staff of Kennewick and Pasco Departments of
Community and Economic Development, and staff of the Richland Planning and Redevelopment
Department, each administer CDBG funds for their individual cities.
The City of Richland has been the designated lead entity for the HOME consortium. The City of Richland
Planning and Redevelopment Department administers the HOME Program for the consortium and is the
legal entity for the Consolidated Plan. The City of Kennewick and the City of Pasco support the City of
Richland in the administration of the HOME Program and in meeting the Consolidated Plan
requirements.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Pasco
Angela Pitman, Block Grant Administrator
525 N Third Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543‐5739
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PR‐10 Consultation
1. Introduction
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(I)).
In the process of developing the 2020‐2024 Consortium Consolidated Plan the Cities reached out to
organizations and agencies in a number of ways. Focused meetings were held to gain input in identified
areas, particularly housing, human services, fair housing, and emergency services/basic needs. In
addition to targeted email invitations, notices were placed in local newspapers. Well attended, the
meetings yielded valuable input.
These focused meetings had the intention of brining together organizations at different administrative
levels (government, non‐profit, for‐profit, etc.), including residents at‐large, and create space for
conversation around a single topic to enhance understanding of the issue at‐hand from other
perspectives. The Cities offered the use of government building space to ensure access to the meetings;
meetings were held over two days at the Richland and Kennewick City Buildings.
Focused scheduled meetings included: affordable housing, including supportive housing; public, human
services, including special and basic needs; code enforcement and emergency services, including first
responders; and, community infrastructure needs, provision and opportunities. Each of the three cities
worked with an advisory board in preparation of the Consolidated Plan: Housing and Community
Development Advisory Committee, City of Richland; Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee, City of Kennewick; and Planning Commission, City of Pasco.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness
Each of the cities works with and supports actions and priorities of the Continuum of Care (CoC),
managed by Benton & Franklin Counties Department of Human Services. Each of the cities send staff to
the regularly held CoC meetings, aimed to increase coordination and pool resources and knowledge
across the human service system in the Tri‐Cities. The CoC has established three primary goals to pursue
in coordinating the homeless provider community in its efforts to end homelessness in the two counties:
To communicate, coordinate and collaborate among providers and others in development of the
Benton and Franklin County 10‐Year Homeless Housing Plan to work toward reducing
homelessness. The Plan is used in securing resources and funding pertaining to the concerns of
people who are without a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.
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To develop and recommend the Continuum’s objectives, projects and strategies to meet specific
needs that will increase housing, decrease homelessness; alter the public’s perception of
homelessness; provide education, training and technical assistance to advocates, providers and
other Continuum members.
To invite and encourage low‐income/homeless individuals to participate in the planning process
through public meetings held at Community Based Organizations and/or by any other means the
Continuum may deem appropriate.
Phase II strategies of the Continuum’s Action plan include a focus on:
Implementation of a Benton‐Franklin County Coordinated Entry System
Recognizing that homelessness results from a complex set of challenges, creating more linkages
across community services, and providing comprehensive case management
Improving outcomes and evaluating data to improve and determine effective services
Encouraging flexibility in providing services and meeting housing needs
Meeting the needs of currently underserved “special need” populations
Members of the Continuum meet frequently to work on these strategies and coordinate on a wide
variety of issues facing the homeless in the area. In addition, members of the Continuum are currently
active on the Steering Committee of the 33‐county Balance of Washington State Continuum and are
active in the subcommittee structure.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
The Benton & Franklin Counties Department of Human Services is an active member of the Washington
Balance of State (BoS) Continuum (WA‐501). The Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds made available to
the Tri‐Cities are allocated from the Washington BoS. The ESG Program coordination is conducted
through the Balance of State Steering Committee on a policy level and through the Department of
Commerce for administrative procedures. The Department of Commerce also staffs the HMIS system
which is essentially statewide. While staff at the local nonprofit and county Continuum level enters data
in the HMIS, they also maintain the data and prepare periodic reports on program outcomes which are
readily accessible to the Tri‐Cities Continuum. At least once a year the Department consults with all ESG
stakeholders to review performance standards and obtain their input on fund allocation proposals,
policy plans and administrative procedures.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 9 | Page Table 1– Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization BENTON FRANKLIN COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services ‐ Housing Services‐Children Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Persons with HIV/AIDS Services‐homeless Services‐Health Services‐Employment Service‐Fair Housing Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups Page 74 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 10 | Page 2 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services ‐ Housing Services‐Children Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Persons with HIV/AIDS Services‐homeless Services‐Health Services‐Employment Service‐Fair Housing Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 3 Agency/Group/Organization TRI‐COUNTY PARTNERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services ‐ Housing Regional organization Page 75 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 11 | Page What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 4 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority City of Kennewick Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services ‐ Housing Service‐Fair Housing Other government ‐ Local Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Non‐Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 5 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PASCO AND FRANKLIN COUNTY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services ‐ Housing Regional organization Page 76 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 12 | Page What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Non‐Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? documentation and housing plans 6 Agency/Group/Organization BENTON FRANKLIN CONTINUUM OF CARE Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services‐homeless Regional organization Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Homelessness Needs ‐ Veterans Homelessness Needs ‐ Unaccompanied youth Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups and documentation Page 77 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 13 | Page 7 Agency/Group/Organization Benton Franklin Counties Department of Human Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services ‐ Housing Services‐Children Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Persons with HIV/AIDS Services‐Victims of Domestic Violence Services‐homeless Services‐Health Services‐Education Other government ‐ County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 8 Agency/Group/Organization DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES Agency/Group/Organization Type Services ‐ Housing Services‐Elderly Persons Services‐Persons with Disabilities Services‐Victims of Domestic Violence Services‐Health Services‐Education Services‐Employment Services ‐ Victims Page 78 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 14 | Page What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 9 Agency/Group/Organization City of Pasco Planning Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Services ‐ Housing Services‐Persons with Disabilities Other government ‐ Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups and interviews 10 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency Regional organization Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Community development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups Page 79 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 15 | Page 11 Agency/Group/Organization Kadlec Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care Regional organization Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Community development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups 12 Agency/Group/Organization City of Pasco Administrative and Community Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Other government ‐ Local Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Lead‐based Paint Strategy Economic Development Market Analysis Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups and interviews Page 80 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 16 | Page 13 Agency/Group/Organization City of Pasco Community and Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government ‐ Local Planning organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Lead‐based Paint Strategy Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Homelessness Needs ‐ Veterans Non‐Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Market Analysis Anti‐poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Individual interview 14 Agency/Group/Organization Northwest Justice Project Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Lead‐based Paint Strategy Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs ‐ Chronically homeless Homeless Needs ‐ Families with children Homelessness Needs ‐ Veterans How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Focus groups Page 81 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 17 | Page Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agencies involved in housing or community development were intentionally excluded from consultation. Every effort was made to ensure advance publication of meetings and opportunities to contribute. Similarly, those agencies that were unable to attend any in‐person meeting were invited to hold individual interviews and/or submit any comments/feedback via email. Also, all stakeholders and organizations were invited to take part in the community‐wide online survey. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Benton Franklin Counties Department of Human Services Comprehensive Plan City of Pasco Table 2– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l)) Tri‐Cities CDBG and HOME staff worked with a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies during planning, proposal, and implementation of funded projects. While the City of Richland is the lead entity, it relies heavily on the staff in Kennewick and Pasco for support in implementing and reporting on HOME program activities. Each city is responsible for all functions of its CDBG program. In addition to this and interdepartmental working relationships, Benton Franklin Community Action Connections (CAC), TRIDEC, Continuum of Care, Council of Governments, and several nonprofit agencies work in all three cities, improving the effectiveness of coordination and efficiencies. The three cities are in close geographic proximity, sharing both issues and opportunities, despite sitting in two counties. Nonprofit organizations and agencies commonly provide services across the region and participate in committees crossing jurisdictional lines. Page 82 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 18 | Page The Commissioners of the Housing Authorities are appointed by the City Councils. There is a close working relationship with the Housing Authorities, some of whom have used HOME and CDBG funds for housing development activities and whose residents have benefitted from public services delivered by the area’s nonprofit agencies.PR‐15 Citizen Participation ‐ 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) PR‐15 Citizen Participation 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal‐setting The Cities have consistently used their relationships with faith‐based and nonprofit organizations, and local coalitions to obtain input on needs in the community and proposed activities. Efforts to reach out, particularly to populations potentially served by CDBG and HOME programs, were made in several ways. Focused meetings were conducted to obtain input on needs and the strategic plan as it was developed. In addition to individual invitations, notices of meetings were publicized in advance and citizens with an interest in commenting were encouraged to attend. Notices of meetings were published in the Tri‐City Herald and in Spanish in tu Decides. A community‐wide survey, including all three cities was held open for two months through Survey Monkey. The survey was disseminated through online channels such as Facebook and City websites. The planning process also incorporated needs assessments and strategic plans of agencies, including the Housing Authorities and key implementing agencies, and local governments. Citizens and agencies in each of the cities were encouraged to comment on needs including at public hearings held in each city. The community was notified through newspaper advertisements of the availability of the draft Tri‐Cities Consortium Consolidated Plan for review. The draft Plan was distributed to the Kennewick Housing Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County, made available on the website of each city and at each City Hall, and made available at libraries in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland. A total of six (6) focus groups were held on a variety of topics. The meeting locations were at the Richland City building as well as the Kennewick City Building. All invitees were also invited to participate in the online survey, as well as conduct an individual interview if they were unable to attend the meeting in‐person. The meeting topics, dates, and locations are listed below: Community and Economic Development – June 26 @ Richland City Building Public Facilities/Public Works – June 26 @ Richland City Building Page 83 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 19 | Page Fair Housing & Housing Issues for At‐Risk Populations – June 26 @ Richland City Building Homelessness & CoC – June 27 @ Kennewick City Building Public Housing – June 27 @ Kennewick City Building Homelessness & Social Services – June 27 @ Kennewick City Building Affordable Housing – June 27 @ Kennewick City Building All meetings had targeted invite lists as well as being made available to the public. Page 84 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 20 | Page Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons 1 Public Meeting Minorities Non‐English Speaking ‐ Specify other language: Spanish Persons with disabilities Non‐targeted/broad community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing Some attendees received targeted email invites and the meeting was also made public via social media. All focus groups were well attended, with ten to twenty attendees per meeting. 2 Internet Outreach Non‐targeted/broad community The priority needs community survey was disseminated through online channels ‐ social media and city websites.
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Needs Assessment
NA‐05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment examines needs related to affordable housing, special needs housing,
community development and homelessness for the Tri‐Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco). The
Needs Assessment includes the following sections:
Housing Needs Assessment
Disproportionately Greater Need
Public Housing
Homeless Needs Assessment
Non‐Homeless Special Needs Assessment
Non‐Housing Community Development Needs
The Needs Assessment identifies those needs with the highest priorities which form the basis for the
Strategic Plan section and the programs and projects to be administered.
The housing portion of the needs assessment focuses largely on households experiencing a housing
problem. HUD defines housing problems as:
Units lacking complete kitchen facilities;
Units lacking complete bathroom facilities;
Housing cost burden of more than 30 percent of the household income (for renters, housing
costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities and for owners, housing costs include
mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities); and
Overcrowding which is defined as more than one person per room, not including bathrooms,
porches, foyers, halls, or half‐rooms.
Two housing and community development entitlement programs, CDBG and HOME, operate under
federally‐established income limits.
Generally, very‐low income refers to incomes at or below 30 percent of AMI; low‐income refers to
incomes between 31 and 50 percent of AMI; moderate‐income refers to incomes between 51 and 80
percent of AMI; all adjusted for family size. The CDBG and HOME programs target low‐ and moderate‐
income beneficiaries; except that HOME rental activities can benefit those with income up to 60% of
AMI. ESG activities are assumed to benefit low‐ and moderate‐income persons.
The following table provides the current income limits subject to annual adjustments by HUD.
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NA‐50 Non‐Housing Community Development Needs
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
1. Renovation and upgrades to parks and playground facilities: Benton‐Franklin Community
Health Alliance: Community Health Needs Assessment for Benton and Franklin Counties 2012
identified obesity as a major health concern and made recommendations to improve
community health. These include alternative transportation (bikes, walking) and safe
environments in which to do so. This is consistent with plans in the Tri‐Cities to install or
improve paths and alternative transportation routes. A major asset of all three communities is
the riverfront park area. All three communities are making efforts to greatly improve access and
use this as a major urban community park system.
2. Improvements to or expansion of facilities owned and/or operated by nonprofit organizations
serving vulnerable populations: While discussed in the section on homelessness, facilities to
more appropriately prevent and intervene continue to be a high priority need in the Tri‐Cities.
These include homeless shelters, hygiene centers, crisis response facilities, day facilities and
detoxification facilities.
How were these needs determined?
Existing local and regional plans helped identify needs and were complemented by resident surveys and
stakeholder focus groups.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
1. Park improvement and expansion: Park improvements and facilities in lower income
neighborhoods, particularly those which support youth activities, were identified as needs by
those interviewed in developing this Consolidated Plan. Options for youth are needed, both
programs and facilities, to engage in positive recreation and employment.
2. Water/sewer improvements: The Benton‐Franklin County Health District consider
environmental health problems in the region associated with nitrates in water, particularly well
water.
3. Street, sidewalk and curb improvements: The Tri‐Cities continue to identify street and sidewalk
improvements as “high” priority needs. Streets in several areas of all three cities lack sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, and adequate lighting. All three cities continue to upgrade the most critical
neighborhood streets – those with safety issues, particularly for children, the elderly and people
with disabilities. Cities are also working to improve accessibility by making street crossings/curbs
fully accessible.
How were these needs determined?
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Existing local and regional plans helped identify needs and were complemented by resident surveys and
stakeholder focus groups.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
1. Mental Health: continues to be among the top priority need in the Tri‐Cities. The crisis response
center at Lourdes Health Network
2. Substance abuse: Often aligned with mental health is the need for substance abuse services.
Cycling persons with these needs in and out of courts and jails in not an affective or suitable
plan of action.
3. Job training including training appropriate for trainees (job readiness). There is a need for
additional job skills training for youth, for seniors still needing to work, for people with
disabilities, for people marginally employed, for refugees with limited skills, and for people
transitioning to self‐sufficiency (victims of domestic violence, returning veterans, people
released from institutions). It was suggested that job training be matched to current skills (e.g.,
farm tractor driving to equipment operator).
4. Homeless supportive services: Persons who were formerly homeless but are living in
permanent supportive housing need robust social services to successfully remain in their
housing.
5. Senior Services: Nutrition services are especially needed for seniors aging in‐place.
6. Language services are needed by a growing Hispanic population; the presence of other cultures
was noted as well.
7. Public transportation: Job training and other services can be inaccessible because of limited
access to public transportation, especially given increasing regionalization of job training
services. The region needs improved public transit routes and hours of service; in addition, there
is a continuing concern for social isolation.
8. Youth Services is a high priority need in all three jurisdictions.
How were these needs determined?
Existing local and regional plans helped identify needs and were complemented by resident surveys and
stakeholder focus groups.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA‐05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
In 2013‐2017, the Tri‐Cities had 70,819 housing units that were occupied or had people living in them,
while the remaining 3,604 were vacant. The figure below highlights the owner occupancy rate for the
HUD jurisdictions. Of the occupied housing units, the percentage of these houses occupied by owners
(also known as the homeownership rate) was 64.6 percent while renters occupied 34.4 percent. The
average household size of owner‐occupied houses was 2.88 and in renter‐occupied houses it was 2.82.
12.9 percent of householders of these occupied houses had moved into their house since 2015,
while 4.0 percent moved into their house in 1979 or earlier. Households without a vehicle available for
personal use comprised 5.4 percent and another 27.5 percent had three or more vehicles available for
use.
There is still a lot of land available in the Tri‐Cities despite the many new residential and commercial
development in recent years. Pasco continues to lead with a considerable amount of diversified types of
housing including single family homes. Single family homes continue to be the largest share of product
in all three housing markets. A barrier to increased diversification in product type continues to be the
lack of land zoned for multifamily units and land readily available and primed for such development in
already developed areas. Extensions of infrastructure in new areas may offer more opportunities for
such development. This will be key in meeting the need for targeting lower‐income households seeking
opportunities for residence in subsidized units.
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MA‐45 Non‐Housing Community Development Assets
Introduction
The tables below reflect labor force data, including the number employed and the unemployment rate
in the civilian labor force, and the number of people employed in various occupation sectors.
The tables also illustrate that most workers – 79% ‐ commute less than 30 minutes to work daily. This is
a quality of life factor that is an aspect of the growth trend of the region.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 3,347 1,244 16 7 ‐9
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,330 2,096 11 12 1
Construction 1,435 1,339 7 8 1
Education and Health Care Services 3,361 2,655 16 16 0
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 855 577 4 3 ‐1
Information 234 88 1 1 0
Manufacturing 2,768 2,369 13 14 1
Other Services 556 560 3 3 0
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 1,413 345 7 2 ‐5
Public Administration 12 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 3,081 2,974 15 18 3
Transportation and Warehousing 802 1,143 4 7 3
Wholesale Trade 1,041 1,446 5 9 4
Total 21,235 16,836 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS (Workers), 2015 Longitudinal Employer‐Household Dynamics (Jobs)
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 31,470
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 29,145
Unemployment Rate 7.33
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16‐24 19.02
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25‐65 4.59
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
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Occupations by Sector Number of
People
Management, business and
financial 4,325
Farming, fisheries and forestry
occupations 2,040
Service 3,495
Sales and office 5,400
Construction, extraction,
maintenance and repair 5,955
Production, transportation and
material moving 2,220
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 22,500 80%
30‐59 Minutes 4,140 15%
60 or More Minutes 1,365 5%
Total 28,005 100%
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 6,530 470 2,250
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 6,250 435 1,995
Some college or Associate's
degree 6,970 350 2,285
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,140 245 770
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 460 1,345 2,080 2,470 1,015
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Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,425 1,420 1,065 850 250
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 2,715 3,315 2,010 3,365 1,458
Some college, no degree 1,575 1,870 1,460 3,160 825
Associate's degree 505 980 880 1,290 294
Bachelor's degree 170 1,635 745 1,145 555
Graduate or professional degree 25 475 530 650 325
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the
Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 46,363
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 62,335
Some college or Associate's
degree 76,149
Bachelor's degree 109,323
Graduate or professional degree 108,555
Data Source: 2011‐2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
The major employment sectors in the Tri‐Cities are Education and Health Care Services, retail trade, and
professional, scientific, and management services.
Below are the thirteen employers with over 1,000 employees in the region:
1. Batelle/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (4,500 employees)
2. Kadlec Regional Medical Center (3,532 employees)
3. Lamb Weston (3,000 employees)
4. Bechtel National (2,943 employees)
5. Kennewick School District (2,336 employees)
6. Washington River Protection Solutions (2,129 employees)
7. Pasco School District (2,015 employees)
8. Mission Support Alliance, LLC (1,902 employees)
9. CH2M (1,682 employees)
10. Richland School District (1,500 employees)
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11. Tyson Foods (1,300 employees)
12. Trios Health (1,268 employees)
13. Energy Northwest (1,100 employees)
The three school districts combine to account for 5,851 jobs (6% of the entire labor force). The other big
employers above are in the science, education, and health care services.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
In late 2018, the Tri‐Cities region experienced its lowest unemployment rate in 28 years at 4.1 percent.
This extremely low rate comes with some economic realities, as explained by Carl Adrian, the President
and CEO of TRIDEC (Tri‐City Economic Development Council). Adrian indicates in the Tri‐City Herald that
this economic reality typically points to employers to increasing wages in some areas while relaxing
experience requirements in some areas. Because many sectors are growing, it is expected that the
workforce will need to continue to keep pace with education and experience requirements to fill the job
openings in the area. Often the risk of a hot job market is two‐fold: increased housing costs and
increased job competition as wages rise.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
There are a number of initiatives and programs to develop the workforce in the Tri‐Cities and to prepare
for changing industries. Washington State University, Tri‐Cities (WSUTC) offers, in addition to 4‐year
degrees and professional programs, specialized course work at the Bio‐Products, Science and
Engineering Laboratory (BSEL) which was developed in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory (PNNL). This is industry‐targeted as are other programs offered, such as the program in
viticulture and enology.
Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco offers a number of workforce programs targeted to trades,
business, health care, and public services. While programs are available and affordable, there is a need
to reach out in a more coordinated way to potential students and the business community, as there is
for a central information system. The High School Academy at CBC recruits youth ages 16 to 20 to
achieve a high school diploma and advanced career training. The initiative is the result of a partnership
with schools, the Fast Forward Program (Boys and Girls Club), the Benton Franklin Juvenile Justice
Center and community agencies.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at TRIDEC helps start‐up companies and small
businesses. The Center is a partnership with Columbia Basin College, WSUTC, US Small Business
Administration, and local and regional governments in providing support and training for businesses.
The Pasco Specialty Kitchen focuses on goods‐based business development. The fully equipped and
licensed kitchen, partially funded by the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development
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Administration, supports developing businesses and provides training and other support. The Specialty
Kitchen and Farmer’s Market are projects supported by the Downtown Pasco Development Authority.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
Yes
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that
impact economic growth.
The CEDS was updated in 2017, it is managed by the Benton Franklin Economic Development District
and the CEDS Committee. The participants, including all TriCities HUD entitlement juridictions, will strive
to:
Encourage healthy growth of a resilient and diverse economy by providing family wage jobs
through new business attraction and retentions and development of the infrastructure
necessary to encourage and achieve this
Nurture a thriving environment for entrepreneurial business creation through greater
collaboration, innovation, and access to capital
Support and protect the current industry clusters and their related natural and financial
resources
Expand educational and training oppoirtunities and community amenities to attract, uplift, and
retain families and youth
MA‐50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of "concentration")
There are numerous sites with mobile homes in which conditions are poor. Older areas in the region
contain housing built at the time of incorporation or shortly thereafter that undoubtedly present
opportunities for rehabilitation. These may span entire neighborhoods, however, particularly in the
eastern portions of the cities (those areas developed earliest). The cities have an eye on improving
neighborhoods as resources allow.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low‐income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
According to 2010 Census data, there are three (3) Racial/Ethnic Concentrated Areas of Poverty
(R/ECAP) within the Tri‐Cities region.
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These R/ECAP census tracts are defined as: Census tracts where more than half the population is non‐
White and 40% or more of the population is in poverty OR where the poverty rate is greater than three
times the average poverty rate in the area.
See the map attached to the last prompt on the MA‐50 screen.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
The markets in these areas are typically homes valued lower than the regional median. Similarly, the
rent in these are is less than areas with more immediate access to economic and educational
opportunities.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
Community centers and faith‐based places are community assets in neighborhoods across the Tri‐Cities.
These community assets are vitally important within market areas that have home values and rents
below the regional median.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
Leveraging community assets, encouraging the inclusive development in these areas will be important
to the improvement of these areas. Each city has a Comprehensive Plan that addresses development in
neighborhoods across the entire jurisdiction.
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Strategic Plan
SP‐05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
As each of the three cities share a common set of goals and directions for meeting the community
development and affordable housing needs of lower income persons, the cities collaboratively prepared
the 2020‐2024 Consortium Consolidated Plan. The Plan provides the community with an assessment of
needs and market conditions, establishes priority needs, set goals to respond to the identified needs,
and establishes outcome measures for the Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plans. The City anticipates
for planning purposes that the CDBG and HOME Programs will be federally funded at 2019 levels.
However, this is difficult to project as the past several years have seen major funding reductions in these
two federal programs.
This five‐year strategic plan sets the framework for projects and activities in the Tri‐Cities over the next
five years. Three priority needs were determined:
The need for affordable housing creation, preservation, access and choice
The need for community, neighborhood and economic development
The need for homeless intervention and prevention, and supportive public services
SP‐10 Geographic Priorities
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the state
There are no specific geographic priority areas established in this Consolidated Plan. All funds will be
utilized in eligible areas city‐wide.
The cities will also continue to take advantage of opportunities to improve downtown areas, particularly
in deteriorated areas, to attract and promote businesses that will potentially result in jobs for lower
income residents. Each city is concerned with the vitality and viability of their downtowns, including
promoting mixed‐use development and mixed‐income housing. All three cities have and will continue to
focus local and other resources on rebuilding the downtown areas.
A priority for all three cities is building the infrastructure in low‐ and moderate‐ income neighborhoods,
focusing on sidewalks, curbs and gutters, park improvements and improvements to bring neighborhoods
into ADA compliance.
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SP‐25 Priority Needs
Priority Needs
Table 4 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Affordable Housing Choice
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Individuals
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice
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Description Affordable housing is a priority need in the Tri‐Cities, particularly for lower‐income
households who may be at‐risk of homelessness, living in unsafe or overcrowded
conditions, or struggling to make ends meet. The majority of renter and owner
households with incomes at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) were
burdened by housing costs, most frequently costs in excess of 50% of household
income. There is a growing population of seniors in the cities who will be looking
for housing that can accommodate their changing needs, including lower cost
housing. Stakeholders and others interviewed for this Consolidated Plan identified
lack of affordable housing as a significant barrier to self‐sufficiency for several
populations. The waiting lists maintained by Housing Authorities are another
indication of the need for affordable housing.
While housing in the Tri‐Cities is relatively more affordable than many other areas
in Washington, it is not the case for households with low‐incomes. Maintenance of
units can be a challenge for owner‐households and landlords may lack the incentive
to maintain units, which, without intervention, would necessitate tenants living in
substandard conditions. Neighborhoods are changed for the worse by deteriorating
conditions.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Increasing and preserving affordable housing was a seminal outcome of public
outreach for this Consolidated Plan. This is particularly true for those households at
or below 80% AMI.
Safe and affordable housing is a high need for all residents, particularly as the City's
population continues to grow. The Needs Assessment and Market Analysis show
that many Tri‐City residents are cost burdened, in particular renters and elderly.
Overcrowding has also been identified as a problem. Maintaining and improving
existing affordable housing helps to minimize sharing of dwelling units by multiple
families and assists efforts to prevent homelessness.
2 Priority Need
Name
Community and Economic Development
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Non‐housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development
Description There is a substantial need for continued revitalization of older neighborhoods and
downtown spaces in each of the cities, including the removal of architectural
barriers. Public parks continue to see increased use and demand, and therefore
require maintenance and upkeep support.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
During public outreach for this Consolidated Plan, public infrastructure and public
facilities were identified as critical needs behind affordable housing. As the cities
continue to grow, there is increased pressure on infrastructure and to keep pace
with economic growth, the cities must invest in these non‐housing community
development projects to attract new businesses and maintain a high quality of life
for residents.
3 Priority Need
Name
Public Services
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
Homeless Intervention and Public Services
Description There are many more individuals and families at risk of homelessness because of
lack of affordable housing and support services that would help them toward self‐
sufficiency. Lack of mental health support services was noted as a significant
problem in the Tri‐Cities, particularly for those with untreated serious mental
illness. Services for vulnerable non‐homeless populations are also critical, to
maintain self‐sufficiency and wellbeing.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Public outreach identified homelessness as closely linked to affordable housing,
often intertangling the two issues. Social services for individuals and families
experiencing homelessness is a high need. Often, social service providers are
struggling to stay financially stable while still trying to meet the increasing demands
for their services.
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2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 40 | Page Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied CDBG and HOME funds are important resources in the community and used in conjunction with local, state, other federal and private funds to support housing and other projects. Each of the cities is supportive of efforts by other organizations to obtain funding for projects to address needs and goals outlined in this plan and in meeting needs in the Tri‐Cities. Cities also assist community organizations in strategizing, applying for, accessing, and developing new resources and partnerships. CDBG and HOME funds are frequently used to leverage local, state and federal funds such as United Way, Washington State Housing Trust Funds, Emergency Solutions Grant, housing and homeless funds generated by recording feed and county or city general funds. Each city, as a HOME Consortium participant, is required to match HOME funds. That match is met using city general funds or other non‐federal funds, land made available at reduced cost (below appraised value), in the form of reduced financing fees from lenders and appraisers, grants for affordable housing from nonfederal sources, donated construction/housing materials and volunteer labor. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Not applicable Page 105 of 199
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SP‐40 Institutional Delivery Structure
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non‐profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area Served
City of Pasco
Community and
Economic Development
Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non‐homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
Tri‐Cities CDBG and HOME staff works with a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies during the
planning, project proposal, and implementation stages of the programs. While the City of Richland is the
lead entity, it relies heavily on the staff of the other two cities for support in the HOME program. Each
city is responsible for all functions of its CDBG Program. A primary strength of the Tri‐Cities consortium
is the close working relationship between the cities as well as between the departments charged with
administering the HUD programs. In turn, agencies such as Benton Franklin Community Action
Connections, TRIDEC, the Benton Franklin Continuum of Care, Benton Franklin Council of Governments,
and several nonprofit agencies work in all three cities, improving the effectiveness of coordination and
efficiencies. The fact that the three cities are in close proximity, with common issues and opportunities,
provides a basis for cooperation and shared understanding.
Staff of the cities and representatives of nonprofit services and housing agencies participate on
committees crossing jurisdictional lines. This includes the Continuum of Care and the Benton Franklin
Human Services Department. Staff of the three cities have developed and coordinated standardized
reporting forms to reduce administrative burdens placed on recipients.
The Commissioners of each of the Housing Authorities are appointed by the City Councils of each of the
cities. There is a close working relationship with the Housing Authorities, some of whom have used
HOME and CDBG funds for assisted housing development activities and whose residents have benefitted
from public services delivered by the area’s nonprofit agencies. A limitation on cooperative efforts is the
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lack of new federal resources available to the Housing Authorities that could be used to supplement
HOME and CDBG funds.
The cities have consistently used their relationships with local groups that include representatives of
faith‐based organizations, nonprofit organizations and local coalitions to obtain input on needs in the
community and proposed activities. The overarching challenge is lack of resources, including limited
staffing and administrative capacity to take on responsibilities that are required of handling federal
funds.
Nonprofit agencies, the Housing Authorities, and other providers are facing the same challenges. Still,
steps have been taken to coordinate services, increase efficiencies, and reduce duplication. This is
becoming increasingly important as the Tri‐Cities are continues to grow substantially in all areas and
economic brackets. A significant step for providers is the Coordinated Entry System (CES), an effective
tool in appropriate connection of homeless persons with housing and services in the Tri‐Cities. Although
the CES is still somewhat new to the CoC, it is taking the responsibility seriously and working on
relationships with community partners to enhance its effectiveness.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X X
Education X X X
Employment and Employment
Training X X X
Healthcare X X X
HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
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Supportive Services
Transportation X X X
Other
X X X
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
There is an array of services available throughout the Tri‐Cities, with most service providers service area
being the Tri‐Cities as a whole and not a single city within the Consortium.
The exception is street outreach services from law enforcement and mobile clinics. Most of these
services are targeted to people who are homeless or at‐risk of homelessness.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed
above
The strength of the service delivery system is the close relationship between providers and funders,
particularly in addressing homelessness and those at risk of being homeless. The Coordinated Entry
System, with shared data, is a substantial achievement in improving services and cross‐system
efficiencies. Housing First and a focus on a systems approach to case management reduces and works to
minimize returns to homelessness for families and individuals.
Given the Tri‐Cities region substantial growth and thus increased demand for services, services providers
are often spread thin. The gaps noted in the update of the Benton‐Franklin 10‐Year Plan to End
Homelessness, Phase II identified three major gap areas, these gaps were also identified in stakeholder
meetings and consultations for this plan. In the area of services, there is an increased demand for case
management and rental assistance. Rental assistance was often cited as an unmet need; however a
similar need of security deposit and first/last month’s rent was noted as a significant barrier to those
households that may have income but not enough cash on hand to get into a stable housing situation. In
relationship to housing, there is a need for additional transitional housing for all homeless populations
with intense case management, shelter for youth, and for affordable permanent housing at all income
levels. Looking at the system as a whole, there is need for a centralized client intake, assessment and
referral system for all homeless populations. Progress has been made toward meeting this gap. There is
a Coordinated Entry System (CES) in place, and it is continuing to develop relationships and trust with its
partners.
In addition, stakeholders interviewed in the planning process for this Consolidated Plan identified needs
for services and housing for persons with serious mental illness; persons with substance abuse; persons
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with developmental disabilities; ex‐felons; families and homeless teens; and, for the full range of
services for seniors from housing through nursing care. Stakeholders also identified the need to
increase/improve coordination among housing and service providers. Given that there is a single point
of entry to the CES, additional coordination and communication among organizations will work to
increase the effectiveness of providing services to those special needs populations throughout the Tri‐
Cities.
Tri‐Cities residents who are most vulnerable are those with income below 50% AMI. Without sufficient
income to absorb unexpected costs, what most may view as a minor setback may become critical for
those households with very low income. For the working poor, childcare, health costs, transportation,
food and housing/utilities compete for scarce dollars. Violence in the home, untreated serious mental
illness and untreated substance abuse are circumstances demanding focused and sustained support
which is not universally available.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
The cities will continue to participate in cross‐jurisdictional efforts to improve the institutional structure
and reduce gaps in the service system. This includes participation in the Benton Franklin Continuum of
Care, Benton Franklin Human Services Department, involvement with Housing Authorities, and
continued efforts to foster cooperation and focused coordination of funding and administrative efforts.
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SP‐45 Goals
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal
Outcome
Indicator
1 Increase and
Preserve
Affordable
Housing Choice
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
Choice
2 Community,
Neighborhood,
and Economic
Development
2020 2024 Non‐Housing
Community
Development
Community
and Economic
Development
3 Homeless
Intervention and
Public Services
2020 2024 Homeless
Non‐Homeless
Special Needs
Public Services
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice
Goal
Description
Expand the supply of affordable housing units by developing owner and renter‐
occupied housing, including acquisition and rehabilitation. Provide financial
assistance to local housing development organizations to increase the supply of
affordable housing. Funds will sustain or improve the quality of existing affordable
housing stock, such as rehabilitation of housing, eligible code enforcement tasks,
energy efficiency/weatherization improvements, removal of spot blight conditions,
and ADA improvements. Funds will increase community awareness of lead‐paint
hazards and assist with testing for lead hazards. Provide homeownership
opportunities through such activities as gap financing, down payment assistance and
infill ownership.
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2 Goal Name Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development
Goal
Description
Support for businesses that create jobs for lower‐income residents and/or businesses
that provide essential services to lower‐income neighborhoods or provide stability to
at‐risk or blighted areas through activities such as façade improvements and support
for micro‐enterprises. Funds may support activities that improve the skills of the local
workforce, including those with special needs. Improve community infrastructure by
provision and improvements such as ADA ramps, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets,
parks, playgrounds, community gardens, and streetlights. Funds may provide LID
assessment payments for lower income households. Funds will be used to provide or
improve public facilities, including neighborhood centers, recreation facilities, and
neighborhood beautification projects.
3 Goal Name Homeless Intervention and Public Services
Goal
Description
Funds will be used to support public services that respond to the immediate needs of
persons in crisis and that support regional efforts to meet the basic living needs of
lower‐income households and individuals including persons with special needs,
seniors, and disadvantaged youth. Support homeless facilities and increase housing
resources that assist homeless persons toward housing stability and self‐sufficiency.
Support increased case management and a high degree of coordination among
providers.
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SP‐65 Lead‐based Paint Hazards
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
A substantial share of housing in each of the three cities is older and more at risk of having lead‐paint
hazards, which is particularly true of older units in poor maintenance, such as those in lower‐income
neighborhoods. The Market Analysis shows that nearly half of renter and owners in each city are
currently living in homes built before 1980.
Each city will continue to create community awareness as an important component of reducing lead
hazards. Education efforts focus on actions to take when rehabilitating or remodeling a home and steps
to take if exposure to lead hazards is suspected. Each city will make those materials easily available in
pamphlet form, via available links on websites, and in planning and building departments. All materials
may be made available in several languages. The cities actively promote safe work practices and
information for residents and contractors.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
The cities use Lead‐based Paint (LBP) Safe Checklists to evaluate applicability of the lead safe housing
rule to projects funded with CDBG and HOME funds. The cities work with approved contractors to
perform testing to identify lead based‐paint hazards and will assure compliance after remediation work
through risk assessments and clearance exams.
The City of Richland reduces the cost burden to lower income households by paying for extensive testing
to identify lead hazards and assure compliance after remediation work. This will be accomplished by
granting the costs of lead‐based paint inspections, risk assessments, and one clearance exam for
persons assisted by the Rehabilitation Program using CDBG funds.
SP‐70 Anti‐Poverty Strategy
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty‐Level Families
Each of the three Consolidated Plan goals has the aim to reduce the number of households in poverty, in
addition to providing relief from the financial burdens of poverty. The goal to increase and preserve
affordable housing choices (particularly rental housing) will remove some of the burden of cost, increase
housing safety, and result in housing stability for some Tri‐Cities households. Assisting households in
meeting their housing needs, it often frees up that household to focus energy and resources on job
skills, work opportunities, and educational opportunities.
To the extent physical environments are improved, streets and roads made safer and more amenable to
multiple modes of transportation, and people feel safer on their streets and downtown, the community
is more attractive to new residents and new businesses/workers. The three cities have in the past and
will continue to explore ways to use CDBG funds to support programs that help employ persons in
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poverty, such as the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, and to invest in training and support for new and existing
businesses that provide quality jobs to the region. Supportive services offer the opportunity to make
choices about self‐sufficiency and a way out of poverty and the contributing circumstances (e.g.,
domestic violence, mental illness, loss of employment, illness).
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
The Tri‐Cities Consolidated Plan focuses on meeting the needs of lower‐income persons and
neighborhoods. The Consortium will use HOME and CDBG funds to support low and moderate income
families while supporting broader community‐wide strategies to increase self‐sufficiency and increase
economic opportunities.
The CDBG program staff are active participants in CoC meetings, where needs, resources, and strategies
are regularly discussed and coordinated. Each of the three cities has their own Comprehensive Plan,
those plans each consider their own cities as part of the region as a whole. Both Benton and Franklin
counties continue to expand their housing, behavioral health, and supportive serve systems. Notably,
this includes continues work on the Coordinated Entry System (CES) that works to increase efficiencies
and outcomes of the CoC in the region.
The cities will continue to coordinate with the Housing Authorities to support opportunities to expand
voucher programs and maintain capacity to assist lowest income households. Over the years, a close,
cooperative relationship between the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (CAC) allows the
cities to support a coordinated effort to reduce burdens for those living in poverty.
SP‐80 Monitoring
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long‐term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Richland is responsible for monitoring Richland CDBG and HOME Consortium program
subrecipients. The Cities of Kennewick and Pasco are responsible for their respective CDBG program
subrecipients. All are responsible to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local rules,
regulations and laws.
Monitoring is accomplished through on‐site monitoring, desk monitoring, written correspondence, and
phone conversations. Technical assistance is offered throughout the year, both to new sub‐recipients
and existing subrecipients. Subrecipients are required to provide written quarterly reports to identify
progress made in the program and how funds have been used.
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Housing projects funded by CDBG or HOME Programs are typically made as loans documented by
recorded deeds of trust, promissory notes, and other contractual loan agreements. These documents
establish the obligations for compliance with CDBG or HOME regulations. All housing projects are
required to secure building permits and comply with zoning and building code requirements. Housing
units are inspected and corrections are required to meet building codes as part of the permitting
process. HOME funded projects to purchase existing units receive an on‐site housing quality standards
(HQS) inspection and visual paint inspection. Specific language is in the written contractual agreement
and Deeds of Trust to assure the assisted unit complies with affordability requirements.
A performance measurement system to determine the impact federal dollars are making in the
community assists in monitoring program and subrecipient performance. These actions identify
potential areas of concern and assist in making necessary changes to ensure programs operate
efficiently and effectively. The cities do not monitor grants or loans awarded directly to other entities by
HUD or other Federal or non‐Federal agencies.
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Annual Action Plan
AP‐15 Expected Resources
Introduction
As each of the three cities share a common set of goals and directions for meeting the community
development and affordable housing needs of lower income persons, the cities collaboratively prepared
the 2020‐2024 Consortium Consolidated Plan. The Plan provides the community with an assessment of
needs and market conditions, establishes priority needs, set goals to respond to the identified needs,
and establishes outcome measures for the Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plans. The City anticipates
for planning purposes that the CDBG and HOME Programs will be federally funded at 2019 levels. These
funding projections are difficult to make given the fluctuations of funding for both the CDBG and HOME
programs over the past several years.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public
‐
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public
Services
704,340 0 0 704,340 2,817,360
CDBG funds
leverage
local, state,
and federal
funds.
Agencies
are able to
combine
funding
sources in
order to
provide a
wider range
of services
to the
community.
Table 6 ‐ Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
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CDBG and HOME funds are important resources in the community and used in conjunction with local,
state, other federal and private funds to support housing and other projects. Each of the cities is
supportive of efforts by other organizations to obtain funding for projects to address needs and goals
outlined in this plan and in meeting needs in the Tri‐Cities. Cities also assist community organizations in
strategizing, applying for, accessing, and developing new resources and partnerships. CDBG and HOME
funds are frequently used to leverage local, state and federal funds such as United Way, Washington
State Housing Trust Funds, Emergency Solutions Grant, housing and homeless funds generated by
recording feed and county or city general funds.
Each city, as a HOME Consortium participant, is required to match HOME funds. That match is met using
city general funds or other non‐federal funds, land made available at reduced cost (below appraised
value), in the form of reduced financing fees from lenders and appraisers, grants for affordable housing
from nonfederal sources, donated construction/housing materials and volunteer labor.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Not applicable
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AP‐35 Projects
Introduction
This Annual Action Plan provides descriptions of how funds will be used to support the goals and
priorities identified in previous sections of this Consolidated Plan. Projects and activities are carefully
chosen, many through a competitive process, to ensure the maximum effectiveness in the use of these
funds.
# Project Name
1 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
2 PUBLIC SERVICES
3 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
4 DECENT HOUSING
5 PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
6 CODE ENFORCEMENT
7 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
8 SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Funding priorities are consistent with those stated in the Strategic Plan. The City of Richland intends to
maximize the use of limited resources to ensure the highest benefit within the capacity to administer
the program. Reduced funds have increased the challenge. Given the limited capacity, bricks and mortar
projects resulting in visual physical improvements are important when those projects reduce barriers for
physically impaired persons; result in the acquisition, construction or improvement to public facilities;
and/or, result in neighborhood preservation and revitalization. High priority is also placed on projects
that would result in enhancing the economic opportunities of residents.
Whenever feasible, projects that leverage additional funds and/or are coordinated with community
partners are emphasized and given priority. The City does not anticipate obstacles to meeting the
underserved needs addressed in the projects.
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2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 55 | Page Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 3 Project Name ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES Target Area Goals Supported Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development Needs Addressed Community and Economic Development Funding : Description ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACTIVITIES Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 4 Project Name DECENT HOUSING Target Area Goals Supported Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Choice Funding : Description DECENT HOUSING ACTIVITIES Page 120 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 56 | Page Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 5 Project Name PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Target Area Goals Supported Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development Needs Addressed Community and Economic Development Funding : Description PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR PARKS AND BUILDINGS Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 6 Project Name CODE ENFORCEMENT Target Area Goals Supported Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Choice Funding : Page 121 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 57 | Page Description CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 7 Project Name COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Target Area Goals Supported Community, Neighborhood, and Economic Development Needs Addressed Community and Economic Development Funding : Description Expand or improve basic community infrastructure in lower income neighborhoods while minimizing costs to households below 80% of area median income. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities 8 Project Name SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM Target Area Goals Supported Increase and Preserve Affordable Housing Choice Page 122 of 199
2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan Pasco 58 | Page Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Choice Funding : Description Section 108 Guaranteed Loan Program Activities to include finance fees, public facility/infrastructure construction, economic development, and administration. In 2019, $200,000 will be used for finance fees/debt service. Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Page 123 of 199
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AP‐50 Geographic Distribution
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low‐income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
No specific geographic target areas have been identified. Pasco's CDBG funds will be available to assist
lower income residents within Pasco city limits with priority placed on those activities that provide a
benefit in the oldest neighborhoods of Pasco.
AP‐85 Other Actions
Introduction
One of the challenges to meeting underserved needs by any one group is the lack of staff capacity,
financial resources, and supportive services necessary to address all needs. All three cities attend,
support and are active members of Continuum of Care (CoC), an organization comprised of local non‐
profit, housing, public service, correctional, and government agencies throughout Benton and Franklin
counties. The CoC has established a Coordinated Entry System (CES) that is fully implemented that aims
to create efficiencies in the service provider network by not duplicating services and matching those in
need of services to those organizations most suited to meet those needs.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Decent housing can be made available to those below 30% median income by joining forces with
community advocates such as the Benton Franklin Home Base Housing Network, Benton Franklin
Community Action Committee and the Department of Human Services to provide affordable housing for
this underserved population. Typical projects to meet this goal would be family shelter, domestic
violence shelter, developmentally disabled and chronically mentally disabled housing, elderly housing,
migrant farmworker housing, homeless prevention rapid rehousing programs and state and local
housing trust funds. The City supports the efforts of local non‐profit agencies to meet needs of
underserved populations.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to support the efforts of various nonprofit agencies, housing authorities and
CHDO’s to provide affordable housing opportunities for special needs populations through the use of
CDBG and HOME funds. Rehabilitation priority is given by the City and by Benton Franklin CAC Energy
Efficient Healthy House Program to those homes occupied by frail elderly or homeowners and renters
with disabilities. City staff will be available to assist in identifying potential funding sources and provide
technical assistance within staff capacity, and will remain receptive to forming partnerships with other
entities to assure vulnerable populations are able to reside in decent, safe housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead‐based paint hazards
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The City will provide education on lead‐based paint including information on Safe Work Practices,
actions to take when rehabbing or remodeling a home, and steps to take if exposure to lead hazards is
suspected.
The pamphlets “Renovate Right” and “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” published by
Washington Department of Commerce and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be distributed to
all potential housing clients and be available via online links from the City’s website.
In compliance with Program Update 05‐11, the Lead Based Paint (LBP) Safe Checklist is utilized to
evaluate applicability of the lead safe housing rule to CDBG and HOME funded projects. The City will
work with pre‐qualified contractors to perform testing as necessary to identify lead hazards, and assure
compliance after remediation work through clearance exams as required for persons assisted with CDBG
or HOME funds.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty‐level families
The activities outlined in this plan will work to increase economic opportunities in the Tri‐Cities area.
Through working with local businesses and, creating needed infrastructure and facilities
updates/maintenance, the cities are working to increase the number of opportunities for financial
security in the area.
Also, each city funds public services that increase capacity for local non‐profit service organizations that
work directly with low‐income households with the aims of first creating stability and then working to
identify opportunities to transition out of poverty.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will pursue various activities outlined in the 2020‐2024 Consolidated Plan to strengthen and
coordinate actions with housing, nonprofit, and economic development agencies. Staff will continue to
participate in the Continuum of Care Task Force to assist in the coordination of government agencies,
nonprofit organizations, housing developers, social service providers, and Continuum of Care providers
to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families. Richland staff will participate in the Point‐in‐
Time Count, used to measure community trends and shifts that are impacting those individuals and
families experiencing homelessness.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City supports efforts by agencies to apply for or leverage other funding sources that might become
available during the year. City staff will be available to provide some technical assistance support of
projects that meet a Housing and Community Development need as identified in the 2020‐2024
Consolidated Plan and will assist organizations to apply for funds from other local, state or federal
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resources within staff capacity.
AP‐90 Program Specific Requirements
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float‐funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit ‐ A consecutive period of one,
two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%
of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the
years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 95.00%
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Tri-Cities Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
2020-2024
Overview Document
History and Facts
HUD requires that cities receiving CDBG and/or HOME funds complete an analysis of fair housing issues where those
CDBG and HOME funds may be spent. This fair housing document is the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI). The AI is to be conducted every five years, and communities are required to:
Examine and attempt to alleviate housing discrimination within their jurisdiction
Promote fair housing choice for all persons
Provide opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, disability, familial status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity,
or marital status
Promote housing that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, and
Comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
The document outlines fair housing concerns such as discrimination in lending practices and barriers that may exist to
identifying or securing housing for protected classes. Impediments to fair housing are:
Any actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex,
disability, marital status, familial status, or any other arbitrary factor which restrict housing choices or the
availability of housing choices; or
Any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of
housing choices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status,
familial status, or any other arbitrary factor
The AI assesses a variety of conditions within the community and how they may or may not contribute to discrimination,
impacting the accessibility of housing for protected classes. Title VIII of the Civil Rights act of 1968 prohibit
discrimination based on:
Race or color
National origin
Religion
Sex
Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant
women, and people securing custody of children under age 18)
Disability
Document Development:
The development of the AI is done with special attention and focus on data and policy/rules review. Mortgage lending
data as disclosed through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). This data shows lending practices based on
race/ethnicity and highlights the rates of application denial by race/ethnicity. Another primary aspect of the AI is the
analysis of fair housing complaints from three agencies that are involved in fair housing issues at varying levels:
National (HUD), State (Washington State Human Rights Commission), and local (Northwest Fair Housing Alliance).
A thorough review of each Cities’ building codes and zoning laws was conducted with an effort highlight where efforts
are being made to increase affordability and accessibility and note any places where adjustments may be made to
enhance fair housing through changes to building codes or zoning.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission should review the Analysis of Impediments and provide direction to staff for additional data
and any corresponding impediments or potential impediments to fair housing that may need to be included in the
document. A final draft of the document is expected by the week of November 4, 2019. The document, although not
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Overview Document
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Draft Version 9/30/19
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Contents
Executive Summary ..............................................................................................................................................3
Fair Housing Laws .................................................................................................................................................5
Background Information ......................................................................................................................................7
Fair Housing Zoning and Policies In Tri-Cities .................................................................................................... 19
Fair Housing Complaints .................................................................................................................................... 23
Current Fair Housing Action .............................................................................................................................. 26
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Executive Summary
This document contains an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) for the Tri-
Cities Consortium. Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco are entitlement communities under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In accordance with the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, each entitlement community must
“affirmatively further fair housing.” In order to demonstrate that the entitlement community is
“affirmatively further fairing housing,” the community must conduct a Fair Housing Analysis which
identifies any impediments to fair housing choice and what actions it will take to overcome the
effects of any impediments identified.
This report provides the cities with an assessment of the impediments to fair housing found in the
area and recommends steps to overcome the impacts of the identified impediments. It is intended
to be a tool to the cities in working with other agencies, and organizations, including the banking
and real estate industries toward the elimination of unfair housing practices.
From January 2017 to August 2019, the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA) referred to three
(3) fair housing complaints to HUD or the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC).
These complaints are then reviewed and addressed HUD or WSHRC. From January 2015 to the end
of 2018, NWFHA received 22 allegations of fair housing violations.
To better understand the conditions associated with housing complaints the Tri -Cities conducted a
thorough quantitative analysis of demographic, housing, socioeconomic, employment, mortgage
lending, and bank location data to understand the current conditions in the Cities. The City
complemented this data profile with a community survey, stakeholder interviews as well as a
review and assessment of City plans, policies, and other resources to understand current conditions
and identify potential impediments to fair housing choice.
Introduction
Equal and unimpeded access to residential housing is a fundamental civil right th at enables
members of protected classes, as defined in the federal Fair Housing Act, to pursue personal,
educational, employment, or other goals. Because housing choice is so critical to personal
development, fair housing is a goal that government, public officials, and private citizens must
embrace if social equity is to become a reality. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination
in housing based on a person’s race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national
origin. In addition, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Final
Rule on February 3, 2012, that prohibits entitlement communities, public housing authorities, and
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other recipients of federal housing resources from discriminating on the bas is of actual or
perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Persons who are protected from
discrimination by fair housing laws are referred to as members of the protected classes.
A growing body of research has demonstrated that limit ed housing choice has negative outcomes
for child well-being, social mobility, and, ultimately, human capital development—all factors in
public sector dependency. Limited housing choice for low-income households, therefore, can
inhibit a city’s economic growth.
To ensure the prevention and elimination of housing discrimination and housing segregation as it
pertains to fair housing choice, HUD requires all entitlements or jurisdictions directly receiving any
of the four HUD formula grant programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Housing
Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA), to certify that the jurisdiction will “affirmatively
further fair housing choice” within their area of authority. “Affirmatively furthering fair housing” is
defined by HUD as requiring a local jurisdiction to analyze to identify impediments to fair housing
choice within the jurisdiction; to take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any
impediments identified through the analysis, and to maintain records reflecting the AI and actions
taken in this regard.
Communities receiving HUD entitlement funds are required to:
Examine and attempt to alleviate housing discrimination within their jurisdiction
Promote fair housing choice for all persons
Provide opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless
of race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, national origin, actual or perceived
sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status
Promote housing that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, and
Comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
An AI is a review of a jurisdiction’s laws, regulations, and administrative policies, procedures, and
practices affecting the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. It is also an assessment of
conditions, within both the public and private market, affecting fair housing choice.
TRI-CITIES Population and Housing
The Tri-Cities has a very diverse population, with marked differences between the cities. These
differences between cities continue to narrow. However, the demographic differences are still
relatively significant. A substantial portion of the population is Hispanic, particularly in Pasco.
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While Pasco is home to the majority of the Tri-Cities Hispanic population, Kennewick and
Richland are both seeing greater number of Hispanic households. In addition to this demographic
trend, the Tri-Cities can expect an increase in the relative number of elderly residents. Some of
this will be due to the aging of the baby boomers in the region that choose to stay into
retirement age. Also, in-migration of elderly residents because some will be due to the aging of
the baby boomers and some to in-migration as people seek to take advantage of the more
moderate climate, slower pace of living, and more attractive costs of living. In-migration will
result in changes in demand for housing and services – including types and costs of units, location
of housing, access to services and care, and increased transportation options.
Housing development in the Tri-Cities has tended toward single-family and, to a much lesser
extent, higher-end multifamily, in recent years. Housing costs in the Tri-Cities have rapidly
increased, as they have in other areas. A significant issue discussed by individuals interviewed for
this report is the lack of available rental housing, particularly housing affordable to lower -income
households, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Vacancy rates hovering around 1% provide
limited choice and increase barriers to attaining housing stability.
Fair Housing Laws
The Federal Fair Housing Act
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended (Fair Housing Act), prohibits discrimination
based on:
Race or color
National origin
Religion
Sex
Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal
custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under age 18)
Disability
Further, the Fair Housing Act prohibits anyone taking any of the following actions based on the
above outlined classes:
Refusal to rent or sell housing
Refusal to negotiate for housing
Make housing unavailable
Deny a dwelling
Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for the sale or rental of a dwelling
Provide different housing services or facilities
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Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale or rental
Persuade owners to sell or rent at a loss
Deny access to or membership in a facility or service
Refusal to make a mortgage loan
Refusal to provide information regarding loans
Impose different terms or conditions on a loan
Discriminate in appraising property
Refuse to purchase a loan
Set different terms or conditions for purchasing a loan
Threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with anyone exercising fair housing right
Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race,
color, religion, gender, disability, familial status or national origin
Refuse to let a person with a disability make reasonable modifications
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, and practices if necessary
Unless a building qualifies as housing for older persons, it may not discriminate based on
familial status
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has received the authority
and responsibility for administering this law. This authority includes handling of complaints,
engaging in conciliation, monitoring conciliation, protecting individual’s rights regarding
public disclosure of information, authorizing prompt judicial action when necessary, and
referring to the State or local proceedings whenever a complaint alleges a discriminatory
housing practice.
Washington State Law
Washington State has adopted a law that supplements the Federal Fair Housing Act, the
Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW Chapter 49.60). The State law prohibits
discriminatory practices in the areas of employment, places of public resort, accommodation, or
amusement, in real estate transactions, and credit and insurance transactions on the basis of race,
creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory
mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a
disability; and prohibits retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, and those
who file health care and state employee whistleblower complaints. (www.hum.wa.gov).
The Washington State Human Rights Commission has a cooperative agreement with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to process and investigate dual -filed housing
complaints for which the Commission receives funding under the Fair Housing Assistance
Program (FHAP). Most of the Commission’s housing cases are dual-filed with HUD – the
exceptions are cases covered under State but not covered under federal law.
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Background Information
The Tri-Cities today is experiencing rapid population growth, including an increase in seniors
because of the climate, pace of life, and cost of living. The economy remains strong compared to
most of the country and, importantly, while its economy has become more diversified over the
years, its workforce needs are still heavily tied to the 586 square mile Hanford cleanup site and
associated high- tech industries.
With the advent of the wine industry, the nature of the agricultural sector continues to evolve
with less reliance on the food processing industry. While these and other factors bond the three
communities, each of the communities has a special degree of distinction and its own identity.
Demographics
All parts of the Tri-Cities have seen substantial growth between 2010 and 2017, most notably
Pasco with a 30% growth in population. Most of the growth is the result of in -migration, given the
status of the growing economy, increased job prospects, a lower cost of living, and leisure
activities nearby, Tri-Cities expects to see a steady increase in population over the next several
decades.
Rapid growth creates demand for housing and services. The current low vacancy rates (1%) are
indicative of this demand. Several factors have contributed to the population growth, including
an increase in mobility between the three cities with the I-182 bridge over the Columbia River,
and the development of several new residential subdivisions offering housing at relatively
modest prices.
Tri-Cities Population 1990-2017
Location Year Change
1990 2000 2010 2017 2010-2017
Kennewick 42,155 54,693 70,341 78,858 12%
Pasco 20,337 32,066 54,116 70,607 30%
Richland 32,315 38,708 45,780 53,991 18%
Benton County 112,560 142,475 167,077 190,559 14%
Franklin County 37,473 49,347 71,329 89,124 25%
Washington State 9%
Sources: US Census; ACS 1990, 2000, 2010, 2017.
A major impact in the following years will be a large population influx as a result of new jobs
and increased educational opportunities. The Tri-Cities continues to grow at a rapid pace; it is
also important to note that both Benton and Franklin Counties also continue to grow rapidly.
This is indicative of regional growth and not just metropolitan growth because there are many
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smaller cities within the region that are also experiencing large levels of growth. Inevitably, the
growth in the smaller surrounding cities will increase pressure on both services and housing in
the Tri-Cities.
Demographic Trends in Hispanic Population: 2010-2017
2010 2017 Difference
Kennewick 22.9 26.9 4.0
Pasco 55.5 55.1 -0.4
Richland 7.4 11.0 3.6
Benton County 17.4 20.8 3.4
Franklin County 50.4 52.5 2.1
Washington State 10.5 12.3 1.8
Source: US Census
Race/Ethnicity: 2017
Location
2017
Race Ethnicity*
White
Alone
Non-
White Hispanic Non-
Hispanic
Kennewick 76% 24% 27% 73%
Pasco 70% 30% 55% 45%
Richland 84% 16% 11% 89%
Benton County 80% 20% 21% 79%
Franklin County 72% 28% 53% 47%
Washington State 77% 23% 12% 88%
*May be of any race.
Source: US Census.
The Tri-Cities has an increasingly diverse population. Pasco, in particular, has a large Hispanic
population, and that population in Pasco continues to grow. Agriculture and associated seasonal
workers were historical origins. Over the years, those workers have settled in the area, built
families and businesses and are an integral part of Pasco, the Tri-Cities, and other cities within the
Benton/Franklin County area. Of those Hispanic families in the region, the vast majority are
Mexican, with some representation Puerto Rican and Cuban families.
Detailed Race: 2017
Race
Location
Kennewick Pasco Richland
Benton
County
Franklin
County
Washington
State
American Indian and Alaska Native 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Asian 2% 3% 5% 3% 2% 8%
Black or African American 2% 3% 2% 2% 2% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander
0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 1%
White 76% 70% 84% 80% 72% 77%
Two or more races 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 6%
Source: US Census.
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There continues to be a large percentage of foreign-born residents – Hispanic and non-Hispanic.
People look for opportunities in agriculture and other economic sectors. Inability to speak English
well, or at all, can be a barrier for those speaking Spanish , as well as those with other native
languages (for example, Russian and Ukrainian). Inability to read English, or read at all, affects
people’s ability to understand contracts. This lack of understanding was noted as a concern
during stakeholder/public meetings on the topic of fair housing issues in the Tri-Cities region. This
lack of understanding is involved in rental agreements, banking documentation, and plays an
important role in predatory lending practices.
Population by Race/Ethnicity Trend: 1990 to 2010
The shifts in demographics experienced in the Tri-Cities since 1990 are highlighted in the maps
above. It’s apparent that the Hispanic populations have been moving to Pasco and Kennewick
predominately. Most specifically, Eastern Pasco and Eastern Kennewick, on both sides of the
Columbia River.
RCAPS and ECAPS
A large body of social research has demonstrated the powerful negative effects of residential
segregation on income and opportunity for minority families. Historically, the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has relied on identifying racially and ethnically
concentrated areas of poverty (RCAPs and ECAPs), geographic areas where both high poverty rates
and a high percentage of minorities are clustered. The rationale for this analysis was to help
communities determine where to invest housing resources by pinpointing the areas of the greatest
existing need. However, current evidence suggests that adding more subsidized housing to places
that already have a high concentration of social and economic issues (i.e. RCAPs and ECAPs) could
be counter-productive and not meet the spirit of the goals of HUD programs.
This does not mean RCAP/ECAPs should be ignored by communities, however. Residents in
RCAP/ECAPs still need services and high-quality places to live, and stabilizing and improving
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conditions in the lowest-income neighborhoods remains a key priority of HUD programs. Instead,
investment should be balanced between existing RCAP/ECAPs and other neighborhoods that offer
opportunities and advantages for families.
The standard HUD definitions of RCAPs and ECAPs are areas where the total non-White population
is greater than 50%, and the poverty rate is greater than 40%. These baseline thresholds for
defining RCAPs are meant to serve as a starting point for communities across the nation.
The RCAP and ECAP census tracts are highlighted below where these areas of high minority and
poverty concentration are located to help inform our analysis.
2010 R/ECAP Census Tracts
The three (3) R/ECAP census tracts in the Tri-Cities align fairly closely with the areas of that have
seen large growths in the Hispanic population since 1990. Comparing the above map to the
Race/Ethnicity trends map above, we can see that the two census t racts with the largest Hispanic
growth from 1990 to 2010 are both identified as R/ECAP census tracts in 2010.
Population and Disability
The Tri-Cities area has seen an increased portion of its population living with a disability. Most
notably, those with disabilities most associated with elderly persons have increased. As many
persons with disabilities rely on social security supplemental income (the majority income
source within the disabled community), housing for persons with disabilities is a tremendous
affordability problem. Persons on social security supplemental income can afford less than $200
a month for rent and utilities (approximately 1/3 of total SSI income). Without rent assistance,
this extremely low-income group of individuals has little choice but to live in overcrowded or
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sub-standard units, residing in homes of parents or siblings well into adulthood, couch surf ing, or
at risk of becoming homeless.
Overall Change in Population with a Disability
Kennewick Pasco Richland
Benton
County
Franklin
County
Washington
State
2010 10.8% 9.5% 11.1% 11.1% 9.3% 12.0%
2017 14.1% 10.1% 14.3% 13.9% 10.1% 12.8%
Percentage
Point Change
3.3 0.6 3.2 2.8 0.8 0.8
Source: US Census; 2010 & 2017
Richland and Kennewick have seen an overall increase in a population that is living with a disability
at a rate that is above both Franklin and Benton County as well as Washington state. This does not
necessarily mean that the region is seeing a disproportionately high number of people with a
disability moving to the area, rather it is more indicative of a region that is outpacing the general
growth trend of its county and state.
2017 Population by Disability Type
Kennewick Pasco Richland
Hearing 4.1% 3.0% 4.0%
Vision 2.4% 2.3% 2.5%
Cognitive 6.5% 4.3% 6.9%
Ambulatory 8.1% 5.4% 7.3%
Self-Care 2.6% 2.0% 2.7%
Independent Living 7.2% 4.4% 7.6%
Source: US Census; 2017
Population by Disability Type: 2010
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The map above shows that there is no clear concentration of those persons living with a disability.
However, it is notable that there is some clustering of just South of the Columbia River in
Kennewick, where the R/ECAP census tract is located. Because these disability types are more often
associated with elderly populations, it likely that those individuals identified in this map within the
R/ECAP census tract are both elderly and a minority population.
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Population by Disability Type: 2010
The map above shows that there is no clear concentration of those persons living with a disability.
These disability types are associated with a wider group of individuals, so it is more likely that these
disability types will be distributed more evenly across any given region.
Neighborhood Dissimilarity
The Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) is an academic organization that utilizes US
Census Bureau data to interpret dissimilarities that exist between races when comparing
neighborhoods. The primary outcome of this dataset is a view of segregation between races
within a specific geographic area. The dissimilarity index is “the relative separation or integration
of groups across all neighborhoods of a city. If a city’s white-black dissimilarity index were 65, that
would mean that 65% of all white people would need to move to another neighborhood to make
whites and black evenly distributed across all neighborhoods.” This means that an index of zero
indicates even distribution, while 100 represents complete segregation.
Dissimilarity Index for the Tri-Cities Region
Dissimilarity Index
with Whites
Percent of Total
Population
White* 73%
Black* 50.2 1%
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American Indian* 38.8 0.6%
Asian* 39.0 2%
Native Hawaiian* 73.3 0.1%
Other* 70.3 0.1%
Two or more races* 30.2 2%
Hispanic 55.9 21%
Source: Dissimilarity Index: www.censusscope.org
* Non-Hispanic Only
**When a group’s population is small, its dissimilarity index may be high even if the group’s members are evenly distributed.
Thus, use caution in interpreting dissimilarities among populations with less than 1,000 people (Native Hawaiian and Other)
It is important to note the above data is from the 2000 Census, and the Tri -Cities has grown
significantly among Hispanic and non-white populations. Maps below will further outline racial
and ethnic concentrations in the Tri-Cities.
From the above chart, the index number identifies what percentage of that demographic would
need to disperse to a different neighborhood to be evenly distributed as compared to the
majority population (in this case, whites). The most significant indexes are among the Native
Hawaiian, Other, and Hispanic populations. Notably, the proportion of the population that is
Native Hawaiian and Other are small, both under 250 respectively. However, the Hispanic
population makes up a large percentage of the Tri-Cities population and their dissimilarity index is
55.9, meaning the Hispanic population is most likely concentrated in a few areas of the T ri-Cities.
Households
Nearly 70 percent of the households in the Tri-Cities are family households. In 2017 there were
more large families (5 or more persons) in Pasco than in the other two cities . The number of
households comprised of single individuals is important to note. In 2017 about 25% of households
in the Tri-Cities were comprised of single persons. As the “baby boomers” age and retired persons
look for living opportunities in the Tri-Cities, this will increase the demand for specific types of
housing and services.
Types of Households 2017
Location Family Households Non-Family Households
2-4* 5+* Singles Other
Kennewick 55% 12% 26% 7%
Pasco 54% 22% 20% 4%
Richland 57% 9% 28% 6%
Benton County 58% 11% 25% 6%
Franklin County 55% 22% 19% 4%
Washington State 56% 9% 27% 8%
Source: US Census.
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Income
The chart reflects the substantial diversity in household income between the three cities. It is
also clear that median earnings for women and men differ, due in no small part to different
occupations. This has implications, of course, for women raising children on their own and for
elderly-women whose financial circumstances may be reduced upon the death of a spouse.
Median household income varies by race and ethnicity as well.
Disparities in median income, as shown in the table below affect the ability to secure suitable,
affordable housing. Also, median income is the mid-point – 50% of households are earning less,
often substantially less.
Household Income 2017
Income Location
Measure Kennewick Pasco Richland
Median household $54,420 $59,969 $71,025
Median family $63,372 $63,468 $91,623
Median earnings male* $51,560 $42,629 $73,691
Median earnings female* $33,931 $34,841 $47,656
Median household white alone** $57,481 $64,569 $71,601
Median household Hispanic** $40,999 $44,578 $45,900
*Working full-time, year-round.
Source: US Census.
The table below examines the level of poverty in each of the cities as of 2017. Nearly a quarter of
women with children under 5 years of age (and no husband present) were living in poverty in
Kennewick and Pasco, and nearly half in Richland. Persons with disabilities who must rely on SSI as
a major or exclusive source of income and elderly residents living on limited fixed incomes are
examples of community members living in often extreme poverty. Poverty, compounded with
special needs, reduces housing choice.
Persons Living in Poverty 2017
Population Location
Kennewick Pasco Richland
Individuals 17% 17% 10%
Females alone w/children <5 27% 28% 41%
Source: US Census.
Analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data
Unfettered access to fair housing choice requires impartial and equal access to the mortgage
lending market. The Fair Housing Act prohibits lenders from discriminating against members of the
protected classes in granting mortgage loans, providing information on loans, imposing the terms
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and conditions of loans (such as interest rates and fees), conducting appraisals, and considering
whether to purchase loans. An analysis of mortgage applications and their outcomes can identify
possible discriminatory lending practices and patterns in a community.
Under the terms of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, any
commercial lending institution that makes five or more home mortgage loans annually must report
all residential loan activity to the Federal Reserve Bank under the terms of the Home Mortgage
Disclosure Act (HMDA). The HMDA regulations require most institutions involved in lending to
comply and report information on loans denied, withdrawn, or incomplete by race, sex, and income
of the applicant.
The data help to identify possible discriminatory lending practices and patterns. The data focus on
the number of homeowner mortgage applications received by lenders. The most recent HMDA data
available for the Tri-Cities is from 2017. Government loans are considered FHA, FSA/RHS, or VA
home loans. The information provided is for the primary applicant only; co-applicants were not
included in the analysis. The data includes the entire Kennewick-Richland-Pasco Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA), not just the Tri-Cities; although the Tri-Cities makes up the majority of the
MSA’s population.
Loan Applications Received by Race/Ethnicity
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
Asian Black or
African
American
Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander
White Hispanic
or Latino
Conventional
Loans
0.4% 2.6% 0.8% 0.2% 81.2% 15.2%
Government
Loans
0.9% 0.8% 1.3% 0.7% 84.4% 24.1%
Source: HMDA
The table above outlines all loan applications received by race for the region. For all loans received,
Whites accounted for over 80% of both categories of loans and Hispanic households applied for far
greater government loans than for conventional loans. The representation of Hispanic households
applying for loans is less than their representation of the population within the region.
Loan Application Denials by Race/Ethnicity
All Race
&
Ethnicity
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
Asian Black or
African
American
Native
Hawaiian or
Other Pacific
Islander
White Hispanic
or Latino
Not
Hispanic
or Latino
Conventional
Loans
7.7% 10.5% 10.3% 5.4% 0.0% 5.5% 9.5% 4.8%
Government
Loans
8.3% 0.0% 6.3% 7.4% 6.7% 7.9% 9.7% 6.9%
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA); 2017
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The tables above outline the HMDA data as of 2017, reporting on loan application denials by
race/ethnicity. The first column identifies what the denial rate is for the MSA as a whole, creating a
comparison point from which to base possible discrimination when looking at loan denial rates.
Loan Application Denials by Race/Ethnicity – Percentage Point Difference from Jurisdiction as a
Whole
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
Asian Black or
African
American
Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander
White Hispanic
or Latino
Not Hispanic
or Latino
Conventional
Loans
2.8 2.6 -2.3 - -2.2 1.8 -2.9
Government
Loans
- -2.0 -0.9 -1.6 -0.4 1.4 -1.4
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; 2017
The table above outlines the percentage points difference from the jurisdiction as a whole . A
negative number indicates that the demographic experiences a denial rate that is above the
jurisdiction as a whole. Those places where the rate for a race/ethnicity is higher than the
jurisdictional rate are highlighted in yellow.
Loan Application Denials by Income Category & Race
All Race
and
Ethnicity
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
Asian Black or
African
American
Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander
White Hispanic
or
Latino
Not
Hispanic
or Latino
Conventional
Loans
< 50% Median
Income
18.4% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% - 12.2% 14.5% 10.3%
50-79% Median
Income
11.9% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% - 7.9% 11.7% 5.5%
80-99% Median
Income
6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 6.7% 3.3%
100-119%
Median Income
7.6% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 5.5% 9.7% 4.3%
>120% Median
Income
5.2% 11.1% 13.9% 7.1% 0.0% 4.0% 5.2% 4.5%
Government
Loans
< 50% Median
Income
20.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.3% 19.8% 19.7%
50-79% Median
Income
6.3% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 6.2% 5.6%
80-99% Median
Income
6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 8.0% 4.3%
100-119%
Median Income
10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 10.9% 13.3% 10.8%
>120% Median
Income
7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 50.0% 6.2% 6.5% 6.1%
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; 2017
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Loan Application Denials by Income Category & Race – Percentage Point Difference From
Jurisdiction as a Whole
American
Indian/Alaska
Native Asian
Black or
African
American
Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander White
Hispanic
or Latino
Not
Hispanic
or Latino
Conventional
Loans
< 50% Median
Income 0 -14.90 0 - 6.20 3.90 8.10
50-79% Median
Income -13.10 0 0 - 4.00 0.20 6.40
80-99% Median
Income 0 0 0 0 2.00 -0.40 3.00
100-119%
Median Income 0 0 -9.10 0 2.10 -2.10 3.30
>120% Median
Income -5.90 -8.70 -1.90 0 1.20 0 0.70
Government
Loans
< 50% Median
Income 0 0 0 0 0 0.50 0.60
50-79% Median
Income 0 -13.70 0 0 0.10 0.10 0.70
80-99% Median
Income 0 0 0 0 0.30 -1.70 2.00
100-119%
Median Income 0 0 -9.70 0 -0.60 -3.00 -0.50
>120% Median
Income 0 0 -12.60 -42.60 1.20 0.90 1.30
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; 2017
Similar to the table outlining loan application denials based on race, the table above identifies the
percentage point difference of loan denial based on a household’s race and income. The negative
numbers above show the places where the denial rate is above the rate of the jurisdiction as a
whole.
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Community Reinvestment Act
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was enacted by Congress in 1977 to encourage
depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate,
including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The CRA requires supervisory agencies to
assess performance periodically. The four federal bank supervisory agencies are Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB),
Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Performance is evaluated in terms of the institution (capacity, constraints and business
strategies), the community (demographic and economic data, lending, investment, and service
opportunities), and competitors and peers. Ratings assigned range from: outstanding,
satisfactory, needs to improve, and substantial noncompliance.
The following ratings pertain to banks rated between 2010 and 2019 in Pasco and Kennewick.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of banks in the Tri -Cities, only the banks tested since 2010.
No banks in the Tri-Cities have received a “needs to improve” or “substantial noncompliance”
since testing results have been made public. No listings were shown for financial institutions in
Richland. All institutions shown had satisfactory or better ratings.
CRA Bank Ratings – 2010-2019
Bank City Agency Rating Exam Method Exam Date
Community First Bank Kennewick FDIC Satisfactory Small bank 2/1/2010
Community First Bank Kennewick FDIC Outstanding Small bank 2/1/2016
Community First Bank Kennewick FDIC Outstanding Small bank 1/1/2019
Bank Reale Pasco FDIC Satisfactory Small bank 1/1/2012
Source: ffiec.gov/craratings
Fair Housing Zoning and Policies In Tri-Cities
The Fair Housing Planning Guide was established by HUD as a guiding tool, identifying topics
and issues to investigate when developing the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Similarly, the 2016 HUD-DOJ guidance on fair housing asks local jurisdictions to consider “How
does the Fair Housing Act apply to state and local land use and zoning?” This section covers
those topics.
Administrative Actions
Outreach and Testing
Each of the three cities makes written materials available on tenants’ rights and enforceable
fair housing laws in the area. The materials are made readily available at the city building
where residents may go to pay utility bills or meet with city staff. Occasionally, fair housing
information is included in utility bills that are mailed out to residents.
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The Tri-Cities partner to host Fair Housing training, completed by the Northwest Fair Housing
Alliance (NWFHA). Also, NWFHA conducts fair housing testing in the Tri-Cities, both complaint-
based testing and audit testing. The audit testing conducted between January 2017 and
December 2018, a two-year period, found a discrimination rate of 5%. This audit testing
consisted of 44 total tests conducted, testing in four aspects:
1. Rental – Religion
2. Rental – National Origin
3. Lending
4. Accessibility
Of those two audit tests that found discrimination, both were within the Rental – National
Origin category.
Waitlists
None of the cities operate public housing, so none of the cities have waitlists to manage. There are
two Housing Authorities (HA) that operate within the Tri-Cities: The Housing Authority of the City of
Pasco and Franklin County and the Kennewick Housing Authority (KHA). Both Housing Authorities
manage a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlist, and both put into place localized preferences, as
permitted by HUD.
The Kennewick Housing Authority identifies HCV application preferences in its Administrative Plan.
Those preferences are (1) domestic violence victims, (2) elderly or disabled, (3) veteran household.
The City of Pasco and Franklin County Housing Authority also utilizes application preferences for
their HCV program. Those preferences are (1) elderly family, (2) disabled family, (3) working family,
(4) veteran status.
Building Codes
Each of the three cities updates their local Building Codes related to handicapped accessibility
as the Washington State Building Codes is adopted (2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1-09, Accessible and
Usable Buildings and Facilities, with statewide amendments, adopted as part of the IBC). The
updates assure that construction considers the latest standards to improve accessibility for
the elderly and disabled.
Zoning Ordinances
Family Definition
Each of the cities explicitly defines family in their Municipal Codes . In each of the cities, “family” is
defined broadly as one or more persons occupying a single housing unit. The definition of family in
the Tri-Cities does not discriminate based on family type or size. Below are the definitions for each
City:
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Richland: “Family” means one or more persons occupying a premises and living as a single,
nonprofit housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group occupying a hotel, club, boardinghouse
or rooming house, fraternity or sorority house.1
Pasco: “Family” means one or more persons (but not more than six unrelated persons) living
together as a single housekeeping unit. For purposes of this definition and notwithstanding any
other provision of this code, children with familial status within the meaning of 42 USC § 3602(k)
and persons with handicaps within the meaning of 42 USC § 3602(h) will not be counted as
unrelated persons.2
Kennewick: Family means one or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit . 3
Accessory Dwelling
Each of the cities has zoning ordinances that address the use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Accessory dwelling units are not restricted to any single neighborhood. Associated ordinances
would not seemingly cause a concentration of accessory dwelling units to a specific region of any
given City. Restrictions of the physical structure and its relationship with the primary building vary
between the cities, however accessory dwelling units are permitted on residential parcels in each of
the cities.
For complete ordinance language, please see the following references for accessory dwellings:
Richland: Municipal Code 23.42.020
Pasco: Municipal Code 25.165.040
Kennewick: Municipal Code 18.27.010
Density
As of June 2018, the Pasco City Council passed Resolution Number 3845, declaring the preferred
Urban Area Growth (UGA) boundary for the City. Given the substantial growth of the City,
expecting the need of just over 15,000 new housing units in the next 20 years, the City needs to
expand its footprint to accommodate new housing as well as other broader use spaces. This
Resolution has been forwarded to Franklin County for its consideration.
The City of Pasco revised its Municipal Code to allow for an increase in housing density in its R-2
to R-4 zoning classifications which will impact the number of units developed, with the aim of
increasing affordability.
Richland updated its zoning ordinance in 2009 to provide for mixed -use development in
1 Municipal Code 23.06.340
2 Municipal Code 25.15.080
3 Municipal Code 18.09.680
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the Central Business District. The zoning ordinance will allow less expensive smaller
apartments in the core area next to transportation and services. It will also potentially
improve access to affordable housing for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Kennewick allows accessory apartments in all residential zones provided they are built within
the existing structure. Its Alternative Residential Provisions allow densities to increase in all
residentially- zoned properties. Recently, Kennewick began allowing both attached and
detached ADUs. Also, Kennewick has adopted a Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Land Use
designation and the Urban Mixed Use (UMU) zoning district that allows residential uses either
in conjunction with commercial development or as stand -alone uses. There are two areas
zoned as UMU which are in the Bridge-to-Bridge subarea and at Vista Field.
Comprehensive Plans
A City’s Comprehensive Plan sets the policies on which current and future development of a
community is based. They provide a guide to local public planning which may impact fair housing.
Pasco’s 2007-2027 Comprehensive Plan4 Housing Element outlines the need and strategy for
housing development in the City. Described in the plan are five (5) housing goals/policies that will
guide the City’s development in the future. Several of these goals directly address the City’s need
for mixed development and the need to mitigate concentrations of populations to specific
neighborhoods or regions. Those goals are:
1. Encourage housing for all economic segments of the City’s population
a. Avoid large concentrations of high-density housing
b. Support dispersal of special needs housing throughout the community
c. Encourage medium/high density housing near arterial and
neighborhood/community shopping facilities and employment areas
2. Strive to maintain a variety of housing consistent with the local and regional market
a. Allow for a full range of residential environments
3. Support efforts to provide affordable housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-
income households in the community
a. The city shall work with public and private sector developers to ensure that lower
income housing is developed on scattered sites and in such a manner that it blends
with surrounding neighborhoods
The 2017-2037 Kennewick Comprehensive Plan5 outlines three (3) goals, also aligning with
Countywide Planning Principles. The goals work to address the critical housing needs of the
region while understanding the need to do so in a manner that does not concentrate
4 https://www.pasco-wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2592/Comprehensive-Plan-2007-2027-Volume-1-of-2-PDF
5 https://www.go2kennewick.com/DocumentCenter/View/9723/Comprehensive-Plan-Together-we-are-One-
Kennewick
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populations or contribute to discriminatory practices. Those goals are:
1. Support and develop a variety of housing types and densities to meet the diverse
needs of the population
a. Support special needs housing within a variety of residential environments
b. Promote the development of senior housing in proximity to needed services
c. Allow residential developments such as condominiums, zero lot lines,
accessory apartments, and other innovative housing techniques
2. Promote affordable housing for all economic segments of the community
a. Explore the use of density bonuses, parking reductions, multi-family tax
exemptions, and permit expediting to encourage the development of housing
affordable at below-market-rate
Richland’s 2017 Comprehensive Plan6 identifies six (6) primary goals considering housing for the
City. Several of those goals directly address fair housing considerations in the region. Those goals
are:
1. Provide a range of housing densities, sizes, and types for all income and age groups
a. Encourage mixed-use developments
b. Support senior housing and long-term care/assisted living facilities in the City
within close proximity to commercial uses and medical services and facilities
2. Encourage the maintenance and preservation of existing housing stock and residential
neighborhoods
a. Continue to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family residential districts
b. Accommodate non-profit and public agencies’ efforts to purchase, construct and
rehabilitate housing to meet the affordable and other housing needs of the
community
Fair Housing Complaints
Federal, State, and local agencies have roles in working with persons who believe have
encountered housing discrimination based on any of the protected classes outlined above . The
Washington State Human Rights Commission has a cooperative agreement with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development to process and investigate dual -filed housing complaints for
which the Commission receives funding under the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).
Generally, a complaint sent directly to HUD is referred to the state or local agency for
investigation and enforcement activities. HUD identifies that utilizing housing professionals “in
the locality where the alleged discrimination occurred benefits all parties to a housing
6 https://www.ci.richland.wa.us/home/showdocument?id=7462
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discrimination complaint.”7
The Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA) has an established mission to eliminate housing
discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for the people of Washington State
through education, counseling, and advocacy. The NWFHA is located in Spokane, WA and covers
Eastern and Central Washington as the primary state level Fair Housing organization.
The Northwest Justice Project, located in Kennewick, is the local legal-aid organization that lists
“subsidized or public housing evictions and fair housing discrimination” as one of their general
case service priorities. The Northwest Justice Project is active in the Tri -Cities conducting
landlord-tenant workshops and tenants’ rights education. Complaints and allegations understood
by the Justice Project may include the NWFHA for further enforcement.
National & State Trends
According to HUD’s Annual Report to Congress: 20178, there were a total of 8,186 complaints
filed with HUD and FHAP agencies in 2017. Of those filed, 6,878 (84%) were filed with FHAP
agencies. The basis of those complaints are as follows:
Basis of Complaint Number of Complaints Percentage of Complaints
Disability 4,865 59%
Race 2,132 26%
Familial Status 871 11%
Retaliation 834 10%
National Origin 826 10%
Sex 800 10%
Religion 232 3%
Color 192 2%
Source: HUD’s Annual Report to Congress: 2017, HUD Enforcement Management Database
Fair housing discrimination based on disability has steadily increased its proportion of those
complaints received by HUD. In 2013 discrimination based on disability comprised 53% of all
complaints, as of 2017 the percentage was 59%.
Within Washington, there were a total of 170 HUD and FHAP complaints in 2017. Of those
complaints filed, 85% were with the FHAP, Northwest Fair Housing Alliance.
7 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/partners/FHAP#FHAP1
8 https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/images/FHEO_Annual_Report_2017 -508c.pdf
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Fair Housing Complaints – HUD
According to HUD records, between 1/1/2011 and 12/31/2017, there were a total of 24 fair housing
complaints in Benton and Franklin Counties. Of those 2 4 complaints, three (3) were within Franklin
County, all within Pasco; while 21 were in Benton County. The Benton County complaints are
subdivided by location as follows:
11 in Kennewick
9 in Richland
1 in Benton City
The basis for the 25 fair housing complaints in Benton and Franklin counties combined are as
follows (some complaints have multiples bases):
Disability (21)
National Origin (3)
Race (1)
Religion (1)
The majority of the cases outlined above are closed. Below is the breakdown of the reason for the
case closure:
Conciliation/Settlement successful (13)
No cause determination (6)
Complaint withdrawn by complainant after resolution (4)
Fair Housing Complaints – Washington State Human Right Commission
Over the same period of time as above, 2011 to 2018, the Washington Human Right Commission
database reveals a total of 20 complaints. Of those 20 complaints, 15 were in Benton County while
the remaining five were in Franklin County. It is important to note that there may be overlap in
these identified cases and the complaints outlined in the above section. The Washington State
Human Rights Commission has responsibility for violations of State law ; however there are
complaints based on Federal law included in this database.
The most common issue for submission of a complaint was around rental terms and conditions,
followed by a refusal to rent. Half (50%) of the complaints filed with the Human Rights Commission
were found to have “No Reasonable Cause” meaning upon investigation there was no
discrimination found in that particular instance.
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Fair Housing Complaints – Northwest Fair Housing Alliance Complaints
Since 2015, the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA) have referred three complaints to HUD
or the Washington State Human Rights Commission . Of those complaints referred, three were
based on disability, and one was based on national origin (one complaint had multiple bases).
NWFHA also conducts fair housing testing in the region. Testing conducted from 1/1/2017 to
12/31/2018 revealed discrimination in 2 of 3 complaint-based rental tests. One of those was on the
basis of assistance animal while the other was based on religion. Of the audit-based testing in the
region 5% revealed discrimination; all testing that found discrimination was due to national origin.
Current Fair Housing Action
Since the last Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) was completed the three cities
have taken several steps in addressing the fair housing issues in the region. Many of these activities
have been carried out while partnering with other agencies, including the cities’ partnership with
each other. The notable activities are listed below:
Partnership with the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA)
o Annual workshop for lenders and realtors on fair housing requirements and
principles
o Each city readily makes available the NWFHA fair housing education materials to the
public through online channels
In Pasco, all landlords and property managers of rental units go through fair housing training
The two housing authorities operating in the Tri-Cities partner with the cities to conduct fair
housing workshops and ensure access to fair housing materials in efforts to continually
educate the public
In Richland, every April fair housing materials from the NWFHA are included in the City’s
utility bills that are sent to residents
In each city, fair housing materials are made available in City pub lic areas such as libraries
and common areas in city buildings
The cities have adopted zoning policies in respect to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that
aims to address an aspect of the affordable housing issue the region is facing
Impediments to Fair Housing
1. Vacancy rates throughout the Tri-Cities have been stubbornly low for many years, reaching a
rate below 2% in 2018.
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An extremely low vacancy rate creates ripple effects through the market which may have impacts
on fair housing issues. The low vacancy rates increase housing costs across the spectrum of housing
options due to the increase in demand the limited supply. This increase in cost has a
disproportionate impact on those low-income households. Similarly, in a low-vacancy market,
landlords have larger pool of potential clients and are more able to filter applicants that they may
deem less risky.
Recommendation
Continue a proactive orientation towards zoning and density regulations that will minimize
the housing crunch felt in the region.
The changes to the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) was a good step in acknowledging the
need for creative solutions to the affordable housing issue in the area.
Continue to integrate each City’s comprehensive plans, particularly focusing on those
housing elements that will increase housing supply at various unit sizes.
2. Supply of housing, particularly affordable housing, for those individuals with a disability and
those elderly households remains very small in relation to the overall housing market .
The population in the Tri-Cities has grown rapidly, even more notably the population living with a
disability and those elderly individuals have become an increasingly large portion of the population.
This fact, paired with the extremely low-vacnacy rate, will put an increasing amount of pressure on
those elderly individuals and those living with a disability to find adequate housing that suits their
needs.
Recommendation
Continue building code enforcement, ensuring units are accessible to those with special
needs.
Incentivize landlords and property owners to provide housing that is ADA accessible and
meets the needs of the growing elderly population.
3. Residents, landlords, and property owners do not readily understand all of the fair housing laws
that are applicable in their housing situation.
Increasingly diverse, especially Hispanic, population in the region increases the amount of
protected classes in the Tri-Cities area. Landlords and property owners need to be made completely
aware of the fair housing regulations that apply to their housing units and understand the
consequences of not complying with the fair housing laws. Similarly, residents need to be made
aware of the fair housing regulations that apply when looking for appropriate housing in the Tri -
Cities.
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Recommendation
Continue outreach and media campaign efforts to increase awareness to residents on the
fair housing laws.
Continue to partner with the Housing Authorities operating in the Tri-Cities, Northwest Fair
Housing Alliance, and the Northwest Justice Projects, to educate residents, landlords, and
property owners on fair housing regulations.
Because of the increase in diversity and primary languages spoken in the Tri-Cities, it will be
important to make fair housing information available in languages that meet the needs of
the residents.
Make targeted outreach to landlords and property owners on fair housing regulations.
Given the tight housing market and the increasingly diverse population since the last
Analysis of Impediments was completed, this is a an imperative.
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020-2024 TRI-CITIES HOME CONSORTIUM
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
WHEREAS, the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium member cities Pasco, Richland and
Kennewick “Consortium”, contracted with The Cloudburst Group, Consultant, to prepare the
Consolidated Plan for the program years 2020 through 2024 which includes a detailed Strategic
Action Plan developed from a needs assessment, 2020 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing; and
WHEREAS, the Consortium advertised and participated in workshops and public
meetings to assess the community needs; and
WHEREAS, the City staff, Planning Commission, and City Council reviewed a briefing
regarding input and results of this effort and the Consolidated Plan elements, NOW
THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASCO:
That the 2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs is adopted.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 4th day of November, 2019.
CITY OF PASCO:
_____________________________
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debbie Barham Kerr Law Group
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council October 22, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
Workshop Meeting: 10/28/19
FROM: Jeff Adams, Associate Planner
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019-012)
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Ordinance
Planning Commission Packet Dated: 10/17/2019
Planning Commission Minutes Dated: 9/19/19 and 10/17/2019
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
On September 19, 2019, the Planning Commission held a workshop meeting to discuss
proposed changes in Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Title 24, which contains the current
floodplain management ordinance (Ordinance No. 2648).
During the workshop, it was explained that Department of Ecology Eastern Region
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator had engaged City staff in a
Community Assistance Visit relating to the City’s floodplain management ordinance,
where it was pointed out that the City's current floodplain management ordinance was
last updated in 1987. As such, the City would need to revise its ordinance in order to be
compliant with the current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Model
Ordinance for the State of Washington.
On October 17, 2019, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider
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amending PMC Title 24 "Floodplain," as specified in the attached proposed Code
Amendment Ordinance.
Following the conduct of a public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
Council approval of the referenced ordinance amending PMC Title 24 "Floodplain
Management."
V. DISCUSSION:
Floodplain development is somewhat rare in Pasco, but there are still undeveloped city
lots located in the 100‐year floodplain. The City has flagged each parcel within the
floodplain—including those which only intersect it at a corner—in the City’s TRAKiT
permit tracking system to ensure that the flood damage prevention ordinance is
implemented during development for both undeveloped and developed parcels.
Enforcement of the City’s floodplain management ordinance allows FEMA to make
federally backed flood insurance available to property owners within the City of Pasco.
Without such an ordinance and without effectively enforcing applicable regulations -
flood insurance would be unaffordable for most property owners.
Statistically - the 100-year flood zone is a general indicator that the property may
experience a 1% chance of a flood within a given year. It is typical for mortgage
lenders to require federal flood insurance for properties within the 100-year flood zone
as a condition of loan approval.
The recommended revisions are generally minor in nature and do not make substantive
changes to the current ordinance.
Staff welcomes Council discussion on this issue.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT, AMENDING TITLE 24 OF THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “FLOODPLAIN”
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical development
within their borders and to ensure public health, safety and welfare are maintained; and
WHEREAS, flood hazard areas of the city of Pasco, when subject to periodic inundation, can
result in loss of life and property; health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and
governmental extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of
the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of
special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velociti es, and when inadequately anchored,
damage use inadequately flood‐proofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also
contribute to the flood loss; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco Planning commission conducted a public hearing on October
17, 2019 and following said hearing, the City Council, following a recommendation from the
Planning Commission determined the proposed regulations are designed to mitigate flood hazard
losses and are in the public interest, NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following Title 24 entitled “FLOODPLAIN” of the Pasco Municipal Code shall
be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 24.04 FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER 24.08 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 24.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24.16 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 24.20 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
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CHAPTER 24.04 FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Sections:
24.04.010 FINDINGS OF FACT
24.04.020 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
24.04.030 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES
24.04.010 FINDINGS OF FACT. (1) The flood hazard areas of the City of Pasco, when subject
to periodic inundation, can result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption
of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection
and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety,
and general welfare.
(2) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of
special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately
anchored, damage use in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood‐ proofed, elevated or
otherwise protected from flood damage, also contribute to the flood loss.
24.04.020 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this title to promote the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood
conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:
(1) To protect human life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money and costly flood control projects;
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding
and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas
mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in
areas of special flood hazard;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and
development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood
blight areas;
(7) To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of
special flood hazard; and,
(8) To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume
responsibility for their actions.
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24.04.030 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES. In order to accomplish its purposes, this
ordinance includes methods and provisions for the following:
(1) Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property
due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion
or in flood heights or velocities;
(2) Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses,
be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(3) Controlling the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural
protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;
(4) Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase
flood damage; and,
(5) Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally
divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.
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CHAPTER 24.08 DEFINITIONS
Sections:
24.08.010 INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION
24.08.020 DEFINITIONS
24.08.010 INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION. Except where specifically defined
in this chapter all words in this title shall carry the customary meaning. Words used in the
present tense include the future and the future includes the present and plural includes the
singular and the singular includes the plural. This ordinance shall be interpreted so as to give
words the meaning they have in common usage and to give this ordinance its most
reasonable application. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
24.08.020 DEFINITIONS
APPEAL. "Appeal" means a request for a review of the Building Inspector's
interpretation of any provision of this ordinance or a request for a variance. (Ord. 2648 Sec.
2 (part), 1987.)
AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING. "Area of Shallow Flooding" means a designated AO or AH
Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The base flood depths range from one to three
feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and
indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. AO is characterized as sheet flow and AH
indicates ponding. (Ord. 2648, Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD. "Area of special Flood Hazard" means the land in the
flood plain within a community subject to a one percent or greater change of flooding in any given
year. Designation on maps always includes the letters A or V. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
BASE FLOOD. "Base Flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled
or exceeded in any given year. Also referred to as the "100‐ year flood". Designation on maps
always includes the letters A or V. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
BASEMENT. “Basement” means any area of the building having its floor sub‐grade (below
ground level) on all sides.
DEVELOPMENT. "Development" means any man‐made change to improved or
unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining,
dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations located within the area of
special flood hazard. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
FLOOD OR FLOODING. "Flood or Flooding" means a general and temporary condition of
partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(a) The overflow of inland or tidal waters, and/or
(b) The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source.
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FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM). Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) means the
official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of
special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
FLOODWAY. "Floodway" means the channel of a river or other water course and the
adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
LOWEST FLOOR. "Lowest Floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area
(including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of
vehicles, building access or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a
building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in
violation of the applicable non‐elevation design requirements of this title found at Section
24.20.040(3).
MANUFACTURED HOME. "Manufactured Home" means a structure, transportable in one
or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a
permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For flood plain management
purposes tThe term "manufactured home" does not include a “recreational vehicle.” also
includes park trailers, travel trailers, or other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than 180
consecutive days. For insurance purposes the term "manufactured home" does not include
park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. "Manufactured Home Park or
Subdivision" means a parcel (or parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home
lots for rent or sale. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
NEW CONSTRUCTION. "New Construction" means structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced on or after the effective date of this ordinance. (Ord. 2648, Sec.
2, 1987.)
START OF CONSTRUCTION. "Start of Construction" means includes substantial
improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start
of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within 180
days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent
construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or floodings, the installation
of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the
placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not
include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the
installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement,
footings, piers, or foundation or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the
installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as
dwelling units or not part of the main structure. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
STRUCTURE. "Structure" means a walled and roofed building including a gas or liquid
storage tank that is principally above ground. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
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SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. “Substantial Damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a
structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its “before damaged” condition would
equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. "Substantial improvement" means any repair,
reconstruction, or improvement of s structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the structure either:
(1) Before the improvement or repair is started; or
(2) If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage
occurred. For the purposes of this definition "substantial improvement" is considered to
occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the
building commences, whether or not the alteration affects the external dimensions of the
structure.
The term does not, however, include either:
(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or
local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe
living conditions; or
(2) Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places
or a State Inventory of Historic Places. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
VARIANCE. "Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirement of this ordinance
which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this title.
(Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
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CHAPTER 24.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
24.12.010 LAND TO WHICH THIS TITLE APPLIES
24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
24.12.030 COMPLIANCE
24.12.040 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS
24.12.050 INTERPRETATION
24.12.060 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
24.12.010 LAND TO WHICH THIS TITLE APPLIES. This ordinance shall apply to all
areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the City of Pasco. (Ord. 2648 Sec.
3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD. The areas
of special flood hazard identified by the "Flood Insurance Rate Map" (FIRM) dated 5/10/77
for the City of Pasco and the FIRMs for Franklin County, Washington dated 5/1/1980, is are
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The Flood
Insurance Rate Map isFIRMs are on file at the City of Pasco Building Department, Community
& Economic Development Department, 525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, Washington 99301, (509)
545‐3441 and the City of Pasco Planning Department at same address. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3
(part), 1987.)
24.12.030 COMPLIANCE. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed,
located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this
ordinance and other applicable regulations. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.040 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS. This title is not intended to
repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions.
However, where this ordinance and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed
restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restriction shall prevail.
(Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.050 INTERPRETATION. In the interpretation and application of this ordinance,
all provisions shall be:
(1) Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and,
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state
statutes. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.060 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. The degree of flood protection
required by this title is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on
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scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can an d will occur on rare occasions.
Flood heights may be increased by man‐made or natural causes. This title does not imply that
land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free
from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the City of
Pasco, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood
damages that results from reliance on this title or any administrative decision lawfully made
thereunder. Nothing in this Title is intended to protect any particular person or class of persons
from any kind of injury or loss. (Ord . 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987
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CHAPTER 24.16 ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
24.16.010 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED
24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
24.16.030 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA
24.16.050 INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED
24.16.060 ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES
24.16.070 INTERPRETATION OF FIRM BOUNDARIES
24.16.080 VARIANCE PROCEDURE
24.16.090 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES
24.16.010 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED. A development permit shall be obtained
before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in
Section 24.12.020. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR. The permit shall be for all
structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in the DEFINITIONS, and for all
development including fill and other activities, also set forth in the DEFINITIONS.
(1) 24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
(1) The City of Pasco Building Inspector Director of Community & Economic
Development or designee is hereby appointed to administer and implement this title by granting
or denying development permit applications in accordance with its provisions.
(2) For those type of construction or development projects which do not require
a building permit but involve some other local legislative or administrative approval (i.e.,
shorelines permit, conditional use permit, subdivision or short plat approval, etc.), the official
responsible for a project's compliance with this ordinance shall be the Community
Development Director for the City of Pasco. (Ord. 2628 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.030 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR. Duties of the Building
Inspector shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements
of this ordinance have been satisfied.
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary federal, and
state, or local governmental agency permits have been obtained from which prior approval is
required. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA. When base flood evaluation data has not
been provided in accordance with Section 24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, the Building Inspector shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any
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base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order
to administer Section 24.20.090 SPECIFIC STANDARDS, and 24.20.130 FLOODWAYS. (Ord. 2648,
Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.050 INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED.
(1) Where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study,
FIRM, or required as in this section, obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to means
sea level) of the lowest habitable floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved
structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
(2) For all new or substantially improved flood‐proofed nonresidential structures
where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study
(FIS), FIRM, or as required in this section:
(a) Verify Obtain and record the actual elevation in relation to mean sea level);
to which the structure was floodproofed; and,
(b) Maintain the flood‐proofing certifications required in Section
24.20.110090.
(3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provision of this
ordinance. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.060 ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES.
(1) Notify adjacent municipalities and the Washington State Department of Ecology
prior to any alteration of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification
to the Federal Insurance Administration.
(2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said
watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4
(part), 1987.)
24.16.070 INTERPRETATION OF FIRM BOUNDARIES. The Building Inspector shall make
interpretations where needed, as to exact location of boundaries of the area of special flood
hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and
actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a
reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 24.16.040. (Ord. 2648
Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.080 VARIANCE PROCEDURE. (1) The provision of Chapter 25.84 "Land Use Hearings
by Examiner", shall apply in the event that an aggrieved person or persons alleges there is an
error in any requirement, decisions, or determination made by the Building Inspector or
Community Development Director in the enforcement administration of this title.
(2) In reviewing such appeals, the hearing examiner shall follow the procedures
contained in Chapter 25.84 and shall also consider all technical evaluations and relevant factors,
all standards specified in other sections of this title, and the following addition criteria:
(a) In danger the materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
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(b) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(c) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(d) The importance of the service provided by the proposed facility to the community;
(e) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(f) The availability of alternative locations (for the proposed use) which are not
subject to flooding or erosion damage;
(g) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(h) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood plan
management for that area;
(i) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
(j) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of
the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the
site; and,
(k) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including maintenance and repair of public facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(3) Upon consideration of the factors of Section 24.16.101(2) and the purposes of this
title, the Hearing Examiner may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems
necessary to further the purposes of this title.
(4) The Community Development Director shall maintain the records of all appeal
actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request. (Ord.
2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.090 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES. (1) Generally, variances may be issued for new
construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one‐ half acre or less in size
contiguous to and surrounded by lots which existing structures constructed below the base flood
level, providing items (i‐xi) in Section 24.16.040(2) have been fully considered. As the lot increases
beyond one‐half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increase.
(2) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of
structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section.
(3) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in
flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(4) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the
minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(5) Variances shall only be issued upon:
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(a) A showing of good and sufficient cause; and
(b) A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in
exceptional hardship to the applicant; and,
(c) A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased
flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, caused fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in Section
24.16.040(2), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances
(6) Variances as interpreted in the National Flood Insurance program are based on
the general zoning law principal that they pertain to a physical piece of property; they are not
personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants, economic or financial
circumstances. They primarily address small lots in densely populated residential neighborhoods.
As such, variances from the flood elevations should be quite rare.
(7) Variances may be issued for nonresidential buildings in very limited circumstances
to allow a lesser degree of flood‐proofing than watertight or dry flood‐ proofing, where it can be
determined that such action will have low damage potential, complies with all other variance
criteria except Section 24.16.042, and otherwise complies with Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the
GENERAL STANDARDS.
(8) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the
structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest flood elevation below the base flood
elevation. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
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CHAPTER 24.20 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
Sections:
24.20.010 GENERAL STANDARDS
24.20.020 ANCHORING
24.20.030 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
24.20.040 UTILITIES
24.20.050 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS
24.20.060 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS
24.20.070 SPECIFIC STANDARDS
24.20.080 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
24.20.090 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
24.20.100 MANUFACTURED HOMES
24.20.110 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
24.20.120 FLOODWAYS
24.20.130 CRITICAL FACILITIES
24.20.010 GENERAL STANDARDS. In all areas of special flood hazards the following
standards are required:
24.20.020 ANCHORING. (1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall
be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movements of the structure.
(2) All manufactured homes must likewise be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse,
or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood
damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over‐the‐top or frame
ties to ground anchors (reference FEMA's "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard
Areas" guidebook for additional techniques).
24.20.030 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. (1) All new construction and
substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant
to flood damage.
(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed
using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(3) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air‐conditioning equipment
and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to
prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions
of flooding.
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24.20.040 UTILITIES. (1) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(2) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize
or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the system into
flood waters; and,
(3) On‐site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
(3)(4) Water wells shall be located on high ground that is not in the floodway
24.20.050 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS. (1) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent
with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
(3) All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce
exposure to flood damage; and,
(4) Where base flood elevation data has not been provided from another
authoritative source, it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed
developments which contain at least 50 lots or 5 acres (whichever is less).
24.20.060 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS. Where elevation data is not available either
through the Flood Insurance Study (FIS), FIRM, or from another authoritative source (Section
24.16.050), applications for building permits shall be reviewed to assure that proposed
construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local
judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding,
etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade in
these zones may result in higher insurance rates. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
24.20.070 SPECIFIC STANDARDS. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood
elevation data has been provided as set forth in Section 24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING
THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, or Section 24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA,
the following provisions are required:
24.20.080 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. (1) New construction and substantial
improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement,
elevated to one foot or more or above base flood elevation.
(2) Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are
prohibited, or shall be designated to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior
walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement
must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or
exceed the following minimum criteria:
(a) A minimum of two openings have a total net area of not less than one
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inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided;
(b) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above
(c) grade; Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other
coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of
floodwaters.
24.20.090 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. New construction and substantial
improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structures shall either have
the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of one foot or more above the base
flood elevation; or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall:
(1) Be flood‐proofed so that below one foot or more above the base flood level the
structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;
(2) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
loads and effects of buoyancy;
(3) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design
and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of
practice for meeting provisions of this subsection based on their development and/or review
of the structural design, specifications and plans. Such certifications shall be provided to the
official as set forth in Section 24.16.034(2).
(4) Nonresidential structures that are elevated, not flood‐proofed, must meet the
same standards for space below the lowest floor as described in 24.20.100(2). (Ord. 2648 Sec.
5 (part), 1987.)
(5) Applicants who are floodproofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that
flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the floodproofed
level (e.g. a building floodproofed to the base flood level will be rated as one foot below).
24.20.100 MANUFACTURED HOMES. All manufactured homes to be placed or
substantially improved within Zones Al‐30, AH and Aeon sites shall be elevated on a
permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or one foot
or more above the base flood elevation and securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system in accordance with the provisions of subsection 24.20.020(2).
24.20.110 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. Recreational vehicles placed on sites are required
to either:
(1) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, (or)
(2) (ii) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is
attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and
have no permanently attached additions; or
(3) (iii) Meet the requirements of 24.20.100 above and the elevation and anchoring
requirements for manufactured homes.
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24.20.11024.20.120 FLOODWAYS Located within areas of special flood hazard
established in Section 24.12.120 are areas extremely hazardous area sue to the velocity of
flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following
provisions apply:
(1) Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial
improvements, and other development unless certification by a registered professional
engineer or architect is provided demonstrating through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachment
would not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood
discharge.demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in a increase in flood levels
during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(1)(2) Construction or reconstruction of residential structures is prohibited
within designated floodways, except for (i) repairs, reconstruction, or improvements to a
structure which do not increase the ground floor area; and (ii) repairs, reconstruction or
improvements to a structure, the cost of which, as a cumulative amount within a 5‐year period,
does not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure either, (A) before the repair,
or reconstruction is started, or (B) if the structure has been damaged, and is being restored,
before the damage occurred. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing
violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been
identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to
assure safe living conditions, or to structures identified as historic places, may be excluded in
the 50 percent.
(2)(3) If Section 24.20.130(1) is satisfied, all new construction and substantial
improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of
this Chapter (24.20). (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
24.20.130 CRITICAL FACILITY
Construction of new critical facilities shall be, to the extent possible, located outside the limits
of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) (100‐year floodplain). Construction of new critical
facilities shall be permissible within the SFHA if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical
facilities constructed within the SFHA shall have the lowest floor elevated three feet above BFE
or to the height of the 500‐year flood, whichever is higher. Access to and from the critical
facility should also be protected to the height utilized above. Floodproofing and sealing
measures must be taken to ensure that toxic substances will not be displaced by or released
into floodwaters. Access routes elevated to or above the level of the base flood elevation shall
be provided to all critical facilities to the extent possible.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after its
approval, passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law this ____ day of _________________, 2019.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
__________________________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, City Clerk Kerr/Ferguson Law Group, City Attorney
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MEMO TO PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
THURSDAY, October 17, 2019
7:00 PM
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jeffrey B. Adams, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019‐012)
Recently, Department of Ecology Eastern Region National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Coordinator Lynn Schmidt engaged City staff in a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) relating to the
City’s enforcement of the City’s floodplain management ordinance. Enforcement of the City’s
floodplain management ordinance allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to
make federally backed flood insurance available to property owners within the City of Pasco.
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
The City’s current floodplain management ordinance, Title 24 Floodplain (ordinance 2648), was last
update in 1987. The City will need to revise its ordinance in order to be compliant with the current
FEMA Model Ordinance for the State of Washington. During her visit, Ms. Schmidt identified the
sections that require revision.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRMS)
The City of Pasco's effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) date to 1977, and include the
incorporated area at that time. The City has since annexed port ions of the County shown in Franklin
County FIRMs dated 1980.
The regulatory floodplain extends behind the levees along the Columbia River, into the drainage
feature that spills out at Chiawana Park, and at the outlet of Esquatzel Coulee at the airport (many
years ago, the Esquatzel Coulee was diverted westward and away from the airport for irrigation with
an outlet draining into the Columbia River).
The Army Corps of Engineers constructed the McNary Dam levee system in 1952, providing flood
protection for the City. While this system was constructed many feet above the 100‐year flood
elevation, it is not fully reflected on the FIRMs; specifically, Levee #2 does not appear on the maps.
Similarly, the Esquatzel Coulee diversion structure also is not reflected on the FIRMs.
While these missing structures may be incorporated into a countywide FIRM update in the future,
until that time, the effective 100‐year floodplain shown on the FIRMs must be used to regulate
development and is reflected in flood insurance policies.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
The Department of Ecology reviewed procedures for development in the floodplain during the CAV.
Floodplain development is somewhat rare in Pasco, but there are still many undeveloped city lots
in the effective 100‐year floodplain. The City has since flagged each parcel within the floodplain—
including those which merely intersect it at a corner—in the City’s TRAKiT permit tracking system to
ensure that the flood damage prevention ordinance is implemented during development for both
undeveloped parcels and developed parcels that may undergo renovations, additions, or other
improvements.
The Department of Ecology has provide the current FEMA model Ordinance which would be
applicable for Planning Commission consideration. The recommended revisions are generally minor
in nature and do not make substantive changes to the current ordinance.
MOTION: I move the Planning Commission close the hearing on the revisions to Title 24 Floodplain
and recommend approval by City Council.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT, AMENDING TITLE 24 OF THE PASCO
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “FLOODPLAIN”
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical development
within their borders and to ensure public health, safety and welfare are maintained; and
WHEREAS, flood hazard areas of the city of Pasco, when subject to periodic inundation, can
result in loss of life and property; health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and
governmental extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of
the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of
special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velociti es, and when inadequately anchored,
damage use inadequately flood‐proofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also
contribute to the flood loss; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco Planning commission conducted a public hearing on September
19, 2019 and following said hearing, the City Council, following a recommendation from the
Planning Commission determined the proposed regulations are designed to mitigate flood hazard
losses and are in the public interest, NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following Title 24 entitled “FLOODPLAIN” of the Pasco Municipal Code shall
be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 24.04 FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER 24.08 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 24.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24.16 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 24.20 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
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CHAPTER 24.04 FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Sections:
24.04.010 FINDINGS OF FACT
24.04.020 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
24.04.030 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES
24.04.010 FINDINGS OF FACT. (1) The flood hazard areas of the City of Pasco, when subject
to periodic inundation, can result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption
of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection
and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety,
and general welfare.
(2) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of
special flood hazards which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately
anchored, damage use in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood‐ proofed, elevated or
otherwise protected from flood damage, also contribute to the flood loss.
24.04.020 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this title to promote the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood
conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:
(1) To protect human life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money and costly flood control projects;
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding
and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas
mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in
areas of special flood hazard;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and
development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood
blight areas;
(7) To ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of
special flood hazard; and,
(8) To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume
responsibility for their actions.
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24.04.030 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES. In order to accomplish its purposes, this
ordinance includes methods and provisions for the following:
(1) Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property
due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion
or in flood heights or velocities;
(2) Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses,
be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(3) Controlling the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural
protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel floodwaters;
(4) Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase
flood damage; and,
(5) Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally
divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.
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CHAPTER 24.08 DEFINITIONS
Sections:
24.08.010 INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION
24.08.020 DEFINITIONS
24.08.010 INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION. Except where specifically defined
in this chapter all words in this title shall carry the customary meaning. Words used in the
present tense include the future and the future includes the present and plural includes the
singular and the singular includes the plural. This ordinance shall be interpreted so as to give
words the meaning they have in common usage and to give this ordinance its most
reasonable application. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
24.08.020 DEFINITIONS
APPEAL. "Appeal" means a request for a review of the Building Inspector's
interpretation of any provision of this ordinance or a request for a variance. (Ord. 2648 Sec.
2 (part), 1987.)
AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING. "Area of Shallow Flooding" means a designated AO or AH
Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The base flood depths range from one to three
feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and
indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. AO is characterized as sheet flow and AH
indicates ponding. (Ord. 2648, Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD. "Area of special Flood Hazard" means the land in the
flood plain within a community subject to a one percent or greater change of flooding in any given
year. Designation on maps always includes the letters A or V. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
BASE FLOOD. "Base Flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled
or exceeded in any given year. Also referred to as the "100‐ year flood". Designation on maps
always includes the letters A or V. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
BASEMENT. “Basement” means any area of the building having its floor sub‐grade (below
ground level) on all sides.
DEVELOPMENT. "Development" means any man‐made change to improved or
unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining,
dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations located within the area of
special flood hazard. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
FLOOD OR FLOODING. "Flood or Flooding" means a general and temporary condition of
partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(a) The overflow of inland or tidal waters, and/or
(b) The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source.
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FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM). Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) means the
official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of
special flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
FLOODWAY. "Floodway" means the channel of a river or other water course and the
adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.
LOWEST FLOOR. "Lowest Floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area
(including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of
vehicles, building access or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a
building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in
violation of the applicable non‐elevation design requirements of this title found at Section
24.20.040(3).
MANUFACTURED HOME. "Manufactured Home" means a structure, transportable in one
or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a
permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. For flood plain management
purposes tThe term "manufactured home" does not include a “recreational vehicle.” also
includes park trailers, travel trailers, or other similar vehicles placed on a site for greater than 180
consecutive days. For insurance purposes the term "manufactured home" does not include
park trailers, travel trailers, and other similar vehicles.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION. "Manufactured Home Park or
Subdivision" means a parcel (or parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home
lots for rent or sale. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
NEW CONSTRUCTION. "New Construction" means structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced on or after the effective date of this ordinance. (Ord. 2648, Sec.
2, 1987.)
START OF CONSTRUCTION. "Start of Construction" means includes substantial
improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start
of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within 180
days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent
construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or floodings, the installation
of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the
placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not
include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the
installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement,
footings, piers, or foundation or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the
installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as
dwelling units or not part of the main structure. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
STRUCTURE. "Structure" means a walled and roofed building including a gas or liquid
storage tank that is principally above ground. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
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SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. “Substantial Damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a
structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its “before damaged” condition would
equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. "Substantial improvement" means any repair,
reconstruction, or improvement of s structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the structure either:
(1) Before the improvement or repair is started; or
(2) If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage
occurred. For the purposes of this definition "substantial improvement" is considered to
occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the
building commences, whether or not the alteration affects the external dimensions of the
structure.
The term does not, however, include either:
(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or
local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe
living conditions; or
(2) Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places
or a State Inventory of Historic Places. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
VARIANCE. "Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirement of this ordinance
which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this title.
(Ord. 2648 Sec. 2 (part), 1987.)
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CHAPTER 24.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
24.12.010 LAND TO WHICH THIS TITLE APPLIES
24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
24.12.030 COMPLIANCE
24.12.040 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS
24.12.050 INTERPRETATION
24.12.060 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
24.12.010 LAND TO WHICH THIS TITLE APPLIES. This ordinance shall apply to all
areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the City of Pasco. (Ord. 2648 Sec.
3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD. The areas
of special flood hazard identified by the "Flood Insurance Rate Map" (FIRM) dated 5/10/77
for the City of Pasco and the FIRMs for Franklin County, Washington dated 5/1/1980, is are
hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The Flood
Insurance Rate Map isFIRMs are on file at the City of Pasco Building Department, Community
& Economic Development Department, 525 N. 3rd Avenue, Pasco, Washington 99301, (509)
545‐3441 and the City of Pasco Planning Department at same address. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3
(part), 1987.)
24.12.030 COMPLIANCE. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed,
located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this
ordinance and other applicable regulations. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.040 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS. This title is not intended to
repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions.
However, where this ordinance and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed
restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restriction shall prevail.
(Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.050 INTERPRETATION. In the interpretation and application of this ordinance,
all provisions shall be:
(1) Considered as minimum requirements;
(2) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and,
(3) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state
statutes. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987.)
24.12.060 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. The degree of flood protection
required by this title is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on
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scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can an d will occur on rare occasions.
Flood heights may be increased by man‐made or natural causes. This title does not imply that
land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free
from flooding or flood damages. This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the City of
Pasco, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood
damages that results from reliance on this title or any administrative decision lawfully made
thereunder. Nothing in this Title is intended to protect any particular person or class of persons
from any kind of injury or loss. (Ord . 2648 Sec. 3 (part), 1987
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CHAPTER 24.16 ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
24.16.010 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED
24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
24.16.030 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA
24.16.050 INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED
24.16.060 ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES
24.16.070 INTERPRETATION OF FIRM BOUNDARIES
24.16.080 VARIANCE PROCEDURE
24.16.090 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES
24.16.010 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED. A development permit shall be obtained
before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in
Section 24.12.020. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR. The permit shall be for all
structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in the DEFINITIONS, and for all
development including fill and other activities, also set forth in the DEFINITIONS.
(1) 24.16.020 DESIGNATION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
(1) The City of Pasco Building Inspector Director of Community & Economic
Development or designee is hereby appointed to administer and implement this title by granting
or denying development permit applications in accordance with its provisions.
(2) For those type of construction or development projects which do not require
a building permit but involve some other local legislative or administrative approval (i.e.,
shorelines permit, conditional use permit, subdivision or short plat approval, etc.), the official
responsible for a project's compliance with this ordinance shall be the Community
Development Director for the City of Pasco. (Ord. 2628 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.030 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR. Duties of the Building
Inspector shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements
of this ordinance have been satisfied.
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary federal, and
state, or local governmental agency permits have been obtained from which prior approval is
required. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA. When base flood evaluation data has not
been provided in accordance with Section 24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, the Building Inspector shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any
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base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order
to administer Section 24.20.090 SPECIFIC STANDARDS, and 24.20.130 FLOODWAYS. (Ord. 2648,
Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.050 INFORMATION TO BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED.
(1) Where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study,
FIRM, or required as in this section, obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to means
sea level) of the lowest habitable floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved
structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
(2) For all new or substantially improved flood‐proofed nonresidential structures
where base flood elevation data is provided through the Flood Insurance Study
(FIS), FIRM, or as required in this section:
(a) Verify Obtain and record the actual elevation in relation to mean sea level);
to which the structure was floodproofed; and,
(b) Maintain the flood‐proofing certifications required in Section
24.20.110090.
(3) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provision of this
ordinance. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part,) 1987.)
24.16.060 ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES.
(1) Notify adjacent municipalities and the Washington State Department of Ecology
prior to any alteration of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification
to the Federal Insurance Administration.
(2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said
watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4
(part), 1987.)
24.16.070 INTERPRETATION OF FIRM BOUNDARIES. The Building Inspector shall make
interpretations where needed, as to exact location of boundaries of the area of special flood
hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and
actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a
reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 24.16.040. (Ord. 2648
Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.080 VARIANCE PROCEDURE. (1) The provision of Chapter 25.84 "Land Use Hearings
by Examiner", shall apply in the event that an aggrieved person or persons alleges there is an
error in any requirement, decisions, or determination made by the Building Inspector or
Community Development Director in the enforcement administration of this title.
(2) In reviewing such appeals, the hearing examiner shall follow the procedures
contained in Chapter 25.84 and shall also consider all technical evaluations and relevant factors,
all standards specified in other sections of this title, and the following addition criteria:
(a) In danger the materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
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(b) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(c) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(d) The importance of the service provided by the proposed facility to the community;
(e) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(f) The availability of alternative locations (for the proposed use) which are not
subject to flooding or erosion damage;
(g) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(h) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood plan
management for that area;
(i) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
(j) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of
the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the
site; and,
(k) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including maintenance and repair of public facilities such as sewer, gas,
electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(3) Upon consideration of the factors of Section 24.16.101(2) and the purposes of this
title, the Hearing Examiner may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems
necessary to further the purposes of this title.
(4) The Community Development Director shall maintain the records of all appeal
actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request. (Ord.
2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
24.16.090 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES. (1) Generally, variances may be issued for new
construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one‐ half acre or less in size
contiguous to and surrounded by lots which existing structures constructed below the base flood
level, providing items (i‐xi) in Section 24.16.040(2) have been fully considered. As the lot increases
beyond one‐half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increase.
(2) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of
structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic
Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in the remainder of this section.
(3) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in
flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(4) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the
minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(5) Variances shall only be issued upon:
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(a) A showing of good and sufficient cause; and
(b) A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in
exceptional hardship to the applicant; and,
(c) A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased
flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, caused fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in Section
24.16.040(2), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances
(6) Variances as interpreted in the National Flood Insurance program are based on
the general zoning law principal that they pertain to a physical piece of property; they are not
personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants, economic or financial
circumstances. They primarily address small lots in densely populated residential neighborhoods.
As such, variances from the flood elevations should be quite rare.
(7) Variances may be issued for nonresidential buildings in very limited circumstances
to allow a lesser degree of flood‐proofing than watertight or dry flood‐ proofing, where it can be
determined that such action will have low damage potential, complies with all other variance
criteria except Section 24.16.042, and otherwise complies with Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the
GENERAL STANDARDS.
(8) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the
structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest flood elevation below the base flood
elevation. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 4 (part), 1987.)
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CHAPTER 24.20 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD PROTECTION
Sections:
24.20.010 GENERAL STANDARDS
24.20.020 ANCHORING
24.20.030 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
24.20.040 UTILITIES
24.20.050 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS
24.20.060 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS
24.20.070 SPECIFIC STANDARDS
24.20.080 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
24.20.090 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
24.20.100 MANUFACTURED HOMES
24.20.110 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
24.20.120 FLOODWAYS
24.20.130 CRITICAL FACILITIES
24.20.010 GENERAL STANDARDS. In all areas of special flood hazards the following
standards are required:
24.20.020 ANCHORING. (1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall
be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movements of the structure.
(2) All manufactured homes must likewise be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse,
or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood
damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over‐the‐top or frame
ties to ground anchors (reference FEMA's "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard
Areas" guidebook for additional techniques).
24.20.030 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS. (1) All new construction and
substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant
to flood damage.
(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed
using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(3) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air‐conditioning equipment
and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to
prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions
of flooding.
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24.20.040 UTILITIES. (1) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(2) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize
or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the system into
flood waters; and,
(3) On‐site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
(3)(4) Water wells shall be located on high ground that is not in the floodway
24.20.050 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS. (1) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent
with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer,
gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
(3) All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce
exposure to flood damage; and,
(4) Where base flood elevation data has not been provided from another
authoritative source, it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed
developments which contain at least 50 lots or 5 acres (whichever is less).
24.20.060 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS. Where elevation data is not available either
through the Flood Insurance Study (FIS), FIRM, or from another authoritative source (Section
24.16.050), applications for building permits shall be reviewed to assure that proposed
construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local
judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding,
etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade in
these zones may result in higher insurance rates. (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
24.20.070 SPECIFIC STANDARDS. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood
elevation data has been provided as set forth in Section 24.12.020 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING
THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, or Section 24.16.040 USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA,
the following provisions are required:
24.20.080 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. (1) New construction and substantial
improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement,
elevated to one foot or more or above base flood elevation.
(2) Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are
prohibited, or shall be designated to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior
walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement
must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or
exceed the following minimum criteria:
(a) A minimum of two openings have a total net area of not less than one
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inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided;
(b) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above
(c) grade; Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other
coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of
floodwaters.
24.20.090 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. New construction and substantial
improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structures shall either have
the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of one foot or more above the base
flood elevation; or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall:
(1) Be flood‐proofed so that below one foot or more above the base flood level the
structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;
(2) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
loads and effects of buoyancy;
(3) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design
and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of
practice for meeting provisions of this subsection based on their development and/or review
of the structural design, specifications and plans. Such certifications shall be provided to the
official as set forth in Section 24.16.034(2).
(4) Nonresidential structures that are elevated, not flood‐proofed, must meet the
same standards for space below the lowest floor as described in 24.20.100(2). (Ord. 2648 Sec.
5 (part), 1987.)
(5) Applicants who are floodproofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that
flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the floodproofed
level (e.g. a building floodproofed to the base flood level will be rated as one foot below).
24.20.100 MANUFACTURED HOMES. All manufactured homes to be placed or
substantially improved within Zones Al‐30, AH and Aeon sites shall be elevated on a
permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or one foot
or more above the base flood elevation and securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system in accordance with the provisions of subsection 24.20.020(2).
24.20.110 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. Recreational vehicles placed on sites are required
to either:
(1) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, (or)
(2) (ii) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is
attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and
have no permanently attached additions; or
(3) (iii) Meet the requirements of 24.20.100 above and the elevation and anchoring
requirements for manufactured homes.
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24.20.11024.20.120 FLOODWAYS Located within areas of special flood hazard
established in Section 24.12.120 are areas extremely hazardous area sue to the velocity of
flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following
provisions apply:
(1) Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial
improvements, and other development unless certification by a registered professional
engineer or architect is provided demonstrating through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachment
would not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood
discharge.demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in a increase in flood levels
during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(1)(2) Construction or reconstruction of residential structures is prohibited
within designated floodways, except for (i) repairs, reconstruction, or improvements to a
structure which do not increase the ground floor area; and (ii) repairs, reconstruction or
improvements to a structure, the cost of which, as a cumulative amount within a 5‐year period,
does not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure either, (A) before the repair,
or reconstruction is started, or (B) if the structure has been damaged, and is being restored,
before the damage occurred. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing
violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been
identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to
assure safe living conditions, or to structures identified as historic places, may be excluded in
the 50 percent.
(2)(3) If Section 24.20.130(1) is satisfied, all new construction and substantial
improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of
this Chapter (24.20). (Ord. 2648 Sec. 5 (part), 1987.)
24.20.130 CRITICAL FACILITY
Construction of new critical facilities shall be, to the extent possible, located outside the limits
of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) (100‐year floodplain). Construction of new critical
facilities shall be permissible within the SFHA if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical
facilities constructed within the SFHA shall have the lowest floor elevated three feet above BFE
or to the height of the 500‐year flood, whichever is higher. Access to and from the critical
facility should also be protected to the height utilized above. Floodproofing and sealing
measures must be taken to ensure that toxic substances will not be displaced by or released
into floodwaters. Access routes elevated to or above the level of the base flood elevation shall
be provided to all critical facilities to the extent possible.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after its
approval, passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law this ____ day of _________________, 2019.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
__________________________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, City Clerk Kerr/Ferguson Law Group, City Attorney
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall ‐ Council Chambers
525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
7:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 September 19, 2019
WORKSHOP
A. Code Amendment: Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update MF# CA2019‐012: Community and
Economic Development Director Rick White explained Department of Ecology Eastern Region National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator Lynn Schmidt engaged City staff in a Community Assistance
Visit (CAV) relating to the City’s floodplain management ordinance. Enforcement of the City’s floodplain
management ordinance allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make federally
backed flood insurance available to property owners within the City of Pasco.
Mr. White further explained City of Pasco’s current floodplain management ordinance, Title 24 Floodplain
(Ordinance 2648), was last updated in 1987. The City will need to revise its ordinance in order to be
compliant with the current FEMA Model Ordinance for the State of Washington. Mr. White stated this
will be presented for consideration for formal approval at the October 17, 2019 Planning Commission
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherrie S. Young, Temporary Administrative Assistant II
Community & Economic Development Department
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall ‐ Council Chambers
525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington
THURSDAY, October 17, 2019
7:00 PM
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes Page 1 October 17, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Code Amendment ‐ Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019‐012): Community
and Economic Development Director Rick White gave a brief history of the Floodplain Management
Ordinance Code Update, stating Department of Ecology Eastern Region National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) Coordinator Lynn Schmidt had engaged City staff in a Community Assistance Visit
relating to the City’s enforcement of the City’s floodplain management ordinance. Enforcement of
this ordinance allowed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make federally
backed flood insurance available to property owners within City of Pasco.
Mr. White explained staff was seeking a recommendation to move this Code Amendment forward
for presentation to City Council.
Chair Roach opened the hearing for public comments.
Mary Mahoney, 5017 West Pearl Street, Pasco, Washington, addressed the Commission asking if
development would occur on the three lots across from her home. She also asked who would be
developing those lots.
Chair Roach explained this was not a development project but a code amendment and further
explained maps needed to be updated to show potential flood areas.
Ms. Mahoney stated she had repeatedly requested information regarding development of this area
from City of Pasco and felt she was not being given appropriate information and, for the record, felt
she was being given, “the runaround.”
Chair Roach reiterated there was no development project planned and this public hearing was
regarding a code amendment to the Floodplain Management Ordinance Code.
Ms. Mahoney discussed previous Requests for Public Record she had made and said she felt she was
being ignored. Chair Roach stated, it was her understanding, the information requested had been
provided in both hard copy and electronic format and has been ready to be picked up in the City
Clerk’s office for quite some time. Ms. Mahoney said she had picked up the information but couldn’t
read the hard copies and couldn’t open the electronic files.
She continued stating she has seen an abundance of wildlife in that area and feared for the safety of
said wildlife. She stated, for the record, she was very concerned about the planet.
Chair Roach summarized Ms. Mahoney’s concerns and thanked her for input. She stated she was
also concerned about the planet and wildlife but didn’t feel this public hearing was the correct forum
for discussing those concerns.
Commissioner J. Campos moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Bowers seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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After a brief discussion, Commissioner J. Campos amended his motion and moved to close
the public hearing and recommended moving Code Amendment CA 2019‐012 forward for
presentation to City Council for consideration. Commissioner Bowers seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherrie S. Young, Temporary Administrative Assistant II
Community & Economic Development Department
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