HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.11.25 Council Workshop PacketWorkshop Meeting
AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m.
November 25, 2019
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
3. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
3 - 19 (a) DSHS Presentation on Resettlement - EO 13888
20 - 54 (b) 2019-2020 Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
55 - 65 (c) Amendments to PMC Title 6: Animal Control - Behavioral Testing
Standards per Amended RCW
Discussion
5. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
7. ADJOURNMENT.
REMINDERS:
• Monday, November 25, 4:00 PM: Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund
Advisory Committee Meeting – Ben Franklin Transit Main Conference Room
(COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Rep.)
• Wednesday, November 27, 7:30 AM: Visit Tri-Cities Board Meeting – 7130 W.
Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick (COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Rep.;
MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Alt.)
• Monday, Monday, December 2, 1:30 PM: Emergency Medical Services Board
Meeting – Fire Training Center, 1811 S. Ely, Kennewick (COUNCILMEMBER
BLANCHE BARAJAS, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.)
This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and
Page 1 of 65
Workshop Meeting November 25, 2019
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.)
Page 2 of 65
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council November 20, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 11/25/19
FROM: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Executive
SUBJECT: DSHS Presentation on Resettlement - EO 13888
I. REFERENCE(S):
Exhibit A - Executive Order 13888
Exhibit B - Department of Social and Health Services Letter
Exhibit C - Signed Gov. Inslee Consent Letter
Exhibit D - DSHS FAQ
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Presentation by Sarah Peterson, Washington State Refugee Coordinator
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
This is an unusual circumstance where a longstanding federal program, coordinated
through the states, has been modified by a Presidential Executive Order requiring
consideration and action of the City Council in order for that program to continue
within the community.
The U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has historically been tasked to make
geographical resettlement determinations for the resettlement of refugees. In doing so,
the ORR has had the option to consult with and take into account the recommendations
of the state and local governments when deciding where to settle refugees; however,
states and localities were not authorized to determine the placement of refugees.
On Sept. 26, 2019 President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 13888 (Exhibit A),
entitled Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement. The EO
pertains to the “resettlement refugees into American communities” and establishes a
federal policy requiring the United States government to cooperate and consult with
State and local governments on the matter of resettlement. The stated intent of the EO
Page 3 of 65
is to:
• Provide for close cooperation with State and local governments to ensure that refugees
are resettled in communities that are eager and equipped to support their successful
integration into American society and the labor force.
• That the Federal Government consult with State and local governments not only to
identify the best environments for refugees, but also to be respectful of those
communities that may not be able to accommodate refugee resettlement.
• Limit the Federal Government to resettlement of refugees only in those jurisdictions in
which both the State and local governments have consented to receive refugees under
the Department of State’s Reception and Placement Program (Program).
• Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a
process to determine whether the State and locality both consent, in writing, to the
resettlement of refugees within the State and locality, before refugees are resettled
within that State and locality under the Program.
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Office of Refugee &
Immigrant resettlement refugee with and with the coordinates Assistance ORR
agencies in the State to facilitate the relocation refugees into the State and to coordinate
services intended to facilitate those refugees being relocated through the program.
The City was recently contacted by letter (Exhibit B) and email from DSHS alerting
the City to the new requirements stemming from the EO and to offer assistance in
responding.
At the State level, Governor Inslee has signed the consent form on behalf of the State
of Washington (Exhibit C). Further, the State, through DSHS, is undertaking an effort
to ensure that all localities that have "participated" in initial refugee resettlement in the
past can remain eligible to continue that participation in the future. Because of the
timelines provided for the EO, to avoid a gap in eligibility in the program, the Council
would need to act prior to December 20, 2019.
V. DISCUSSION:
In an effort to inform the Council and public, staff has been in contact with DSHS staff
requesting additional information about the program and experience within the region.
In response to staff’s inquiries, DSHS developed and provided a FAQ document
(Exhibit D).
In addition to the FAQ document, a DSHA representative will be presenting an
overview of the program at this evenings meeting.
Page 4 of 65
Council appears to have three options in this matter:
1. No action – this would have the effect of discontinuing refugee resettlements
into Pasco.
2. Authorize a statement of support for the program without qualification, in the
form of a resolution,
3. Authorize a statement of support with qualifications, in the form of a resolution.
Staff recommends that Council receive the materials and presentation, then consider
and direct staff to prepare documentation for one or more of the options noted above
for consideration at the December 2, 2019 regular City Council meeting.
Page 5 of 65
Presidential Documents
52355 Federal Register /Vol. 84, No. 190/Tuesday, October 1, 2019/Presidential Documents
Executive Order 13888 of September 26, 2019
Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettle-
ment
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. In resettling refugees into American communities, it
is the policy of the United States to cooperate and consult with State
and local governments, to take into account the preferences of State govern-
ments, and to provide a pathway for refugees to become self-sufficient.
These policies support each other. Close cooperation with State and local
governments ensures that refugees are resettled in communities that are
eager and equipped to support their successful integration into American
society and the labor force.
The Federal Government consults with State and local governments not
only to identify the best environments for refugees, but also to be respectful
of those communities that may not be able to accommodate refugee resettle-
ment. State and local governments are best positioned to know the resources
and capacities they may or may not have available to devote to sustainable
resettlement, which maximizes the likelihood refugees placed in the area
will become self-sufficient and free from long-term dependence on public
assistance. Some States and localities, however, have viewed existing con-
sultation as insufficient, and there is a need for closer coordination and
a more clearly defined role for State and local governments in the refugee
resettlement process. My Administration seeks to enhance these consulta-
tions.
Section 6(d) of Executive Order 13780 of March 6, 2017 (Protecting the
Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States), directed the
Secretary of State to determine the extent to which, consistent with applicable
law, State and local jurisdictions could have greater involvement in the
process of determining the placement or resettlement of refugees in their
jurisdictions, and to devise a proposal to promote such involvement.
I have consulted with the Secretary of State and determined that, with
limited exceptions, the Federal Government, as an exercise of its broad
discretion concerning refugee placement accorded to it by the Constitution
and the Immigration and Nationality Act, should resettle refugees only in
those jurisdictions in which both the State and local governments have
consented to receive refugees under the Department of State’s Reception
and Placement Program (Program).
Sec. 2. Consent of States and Localities to the Placement of Refugees. (a)
Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and the
Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop and implement a
process to determine whether the State and locality both consent, in writing,
to the resettlement of refugees within the State and locality, before refugees
are resettled within that State and locality under the Program. The Secretary
of State shall publicly release any written consents of States and localities
to resettlement of refugees.
(b) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of State and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop and implement
a process by which, consistent with 8 U.S.C. 1522(a)(2)(D), the State and
the locality’s consent to the resettlement of refugees under the Program
VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:35 Sep 30, 2019 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\01OCE0.SGM 01OCE0
jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with PRESDOC2Page 6 of 65
52356 Federal Register /Vol. 84, No. 190/Tuesday, October 1, 2019/Presidential Documents
is taken into account to the maximum extent consistent with law. In par-
ticular, that process shall provide that, if either a State or locality has
not provided consent to receive refugees under the Program, then refugees
should not be resettled within that State or locality unless the Secretary
of State concludes, following consultation with the Secretary of Health and
Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security, that failing to
resettle refugees within that State or locality would be inconsistent with
the policies and strategies established under 8 U.S.C. 1522(a)(2)(B) and (C)
or other applicable law. If the Secretary of State intends to provide for
the resettlement of refugees in a State or locality that has not provided
consent, then the Secretary shall notify the President of such decision,
along with the reasons for the decision, before proceeding.
(c) Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to the resettlement of
a refugee’s spouse or child following to join that refugee pursuant to 8
U.S.C. 1157(c)(2)(A).
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency,
or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and
subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit,
substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party
against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers,
employees, or agents, or any other person.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 26, 2019.
[FR Doc. 2019–21505
Filed 9–30–19; 11:15 am]
Billing code 3295–F0–P
VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:35 Sep 30, 2019 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\01OCE0.SGM 01OCE0 Trump.EPS</GPH>jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with PRESDOC2Page 7 of 65
RSTATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Economic Services Administration
Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance
1700 East Cherry Street
Seattle, Washington 98122-466
November 12, 2019
Mayor Matt Watkins
525 N 3rd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
Email: watkinscouncil@pasco‐wa.gov
Re: Local Consent for Refugee Resettlement and Executive Order 13888
Dear Mayor Matt Watkins:
I am the Washington State Refugee Coordinator and I oversee the Washington Office of Refugee &
Immigrant Assistance at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. My role is to
collaborate with refugee resettlement agencies in Washington and to coordinate services by investing
resources into local communities. In fact, last year the Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
granted $28 million to 60 different organizations across the state to provide a broad array of services
that help people to get living wage jobs, learn English, and eventually to become U.S. citizens. In this
capacity, I consult regularly with the broad network of elected officials, public servants, community and
faith leaders, businesses, and non‐profit organizations throughout Washington State who welcome
refugees and assist in their resettlement and integration into our communities.
Welcoming refugees is an important part of who we are and what we do in Washington State, and we
are stronger because of the value and vitality refugees bring as part of our communities and economies.
I am grateful for your past participation in our state’s critical work of refugee resettlement.
I write to you now to offer information and assistance in complying with Executive Order 13888, issued
by the federal government on September 26, 2019. The Executive Order sets new procedures that the
federal government, states, and localities must follow regarding resettlement of refugees who have
legally been admitted to the United States by the federal government. One provision of the order adds a
consent requirement upon states and localities as a condition precedent to receiving new refugees
beginning in January of 2020.
Governor Inslee has signed the consent form on behalf of the State of Washington.
Now Local Government Executives must also sign consent forms in order to be eligible to participate
in refugee resettlement in the future.
Page 8 of 65
Page 2 of 5
As the Washington State Refugee Coordinator, my goal is to ensure that all localities that have
participated in initial refugee resettlement in the past can and will be eligible to continue that
participation in the future.
This is the right thing to do – for our communities, economies, and the individuals who have been
granted legal refugee status by the federal government – and is consistent with the principles set forth
in the Washington Law Against Discrimination, RCW 49.60.030(1) and 49.60.222, that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
Attached is a template consent letter that I ask you fill out and return to me. I am helping to coordinate
the submission of all responses for the State and its localities to the U.S. Department of State and to the
eight non‐profit refugee resettlement agencies located in communities across the state that will seek
and coordinate the funding from the U.S. Department of State. Early submission of these consent letters
will be one indicator of the cooperation and coordination that exists in Washington State that makes
resettlement so successful in our communities.
Because I have the duty to organize this process, I ask that you please take action as soon as possible to
meet the internal deadline we have set for compliance. In addition, because we will all be coordinating
with the refugee resettlement agencies to prepare for and welcome new refugees in many other ways,
as well, and I am attaching a list of these organizations for your information and because they may also
be reaching out to you to provide additional information.
Please submit your consent letter to me at petersk@dshs.wa.gov on or before December 20, 2019.
I am happy to provide any support or answer any questions you may have about this process.
Sincerely yours,
Sarah Peterson
Washington State Refugee Coordinator
Page 9 of 65
Page 3 of 5
Sample consent language
[EXECUTIVE LETTERHEAD]
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington DC, 20520
[DATE]
Dear Secretary Pompeo:
This letter is in reference to Executive Order 13888, “On Enhancing State and Local
Involvement in Resettlement.”
As [Governor/Mayor/Other Official] of [state/county/city], I consent to initial refugee resettlement
in [state/county/city] as per the terms of the Executive Order.
Sincerely,
[NAME]
[POSITION]
CC:
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Carol T. O'Connell
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
U.S. Department of State
Sarah Peterson, Washington State Refugee Coordinator
Page 10 of 65
Page 4 of 5
Washington State Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Refugee Resettlement Agency Contact Information
Diocese of Olympia
1551 10th Ave E
Seattle WA 98102
National Affiliate:
Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)
Website: http://www.ecww.org
Contact: Greg Hope
Phone: (206) 323-3152
Email: greghope@earthlink.com
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
1200 S 192nd Street
SeaTac, WA 98148
Website: www.rescue.org/us-program/us-seattle-wa
Contact: Nicky Smith
Phone: (206) 623-2105
Email: nicky.smith@rescue.org
Jewish Family Services
841 Central Ave N, Suite 220
Kent, WA 98032
*National Affiliate:
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)
Website: http://www.jfsseattle.org
Contact: Cordelia Revells
Phone: (253) 850-4065
Email: crevells@jfsseattle.org
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
223 N Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98403
*National Affiliate:
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS)
Website: www.lcsnw.org
Contact: Mouammar Abouagila
Phone: (253) 503-3437
Email: mabouagila@lcsnw.org
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
3600 Main Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98663
*National Affiliate:
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS)
Website: www.lcsnw.org
Contact: Salah Ansary
Phone: (360) 694-5624
Email: sansaray@lcsnw.org
World Relief
841 Central Avenue N, Suite C-106
Kent, WA 98032
Website: http://worldreliefseattle.org
Contact: Chitra Hanstad
Phone: (253) 277-1121
Email: chanstad@wr.org
World Relief
1522 N Washington St #204
Spokane, WA 99201
Website: www.worldreliefspokane.org
Contact: Mark Finney
Phone: (509) 232-2814
Email: mfinney@wr.org
World Relief
123 W 1st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Website: http://worldrelieftricities.org
Contact: Kenneth Primus
Phone: 509 734-5477 ext. 100
Email: KPrimus@wr.org
Page 11 of 65
Page 5 of 5
Washington Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Programs
Refugee Resettlement Agency Contact Information
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
1323 S. Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
National Affiliate:
US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Website: https://ccsww.org
Contact: Dorothy McCabe
Phone: 253 502-2663
Email: dorothym@ccsww.org
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Refugees Northwest
115 NE 100th St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98125
*National Affiliate:
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS)
Website: www.lcsnw.org
Contact Karen Danz
Phone: 206 694-5707
Email: kdanz@lcsnw.org
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
210 W Sprague Ave,
Spokane, WA 99201
*National Affiliate:
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS)
Website: www.lcsnw.org
Contact: Shelly Hahn
Phone: 509 343-5050
Email: shahn@lcsnw.org
Page 12 of 65
._><_zm_.mm
Q.o<o_.:o_.
m._.>._.mO."<<>m_.__zo3z
03$3$5Qo<m3o_.
Zo<5:$5~m.N03
135Eoboamio?morm5_$59350
mwoao?maw
G.m.Uowm:B5Eommaa
NNSO@3532?.
.<<mmEnm.8d.DO880
Wm”OosmaimowWamcmooWom5EoB5Ew?mzmi8mx5o:m<503953%
D53woona?maw@3350”
H€18884:3$§$5maaom<<mmEbm.8s§o§§:2Eoosmoam.8<<55oBEmmum
BmonzdmHomcmoom5.8ocwooBB:s:5mlmSum35325$330:$§2535cm.8oonmdco.
>m$5$85$255359$5mooosm55:DSBUOHomHomsmoomEm»womb$5mam332%8
833:m@505ommm$,o.Qeamagi?§$55maowsmwaamoosmos8532955.mmsooSum”
émmrwsmaosgm305%:Emama?G989aamsmoom$083m?moaos?oo::$5m.Eorkmsm
<5$§B.C533mum$5UaasooammoWowsvzoom$5Oodmo.Wawsmoamoos$$E5.8m:moo?oam
omoE.ooosoaswlmm8mo$5Hm.m9.<55B5B$5Hm.moo?ommumam808|2353&5.8oca3%
oE.ES_Hmsmmomwo.g.$5%m8w:5.5mm“:Hum:2,»¢<mmE:m8:.mwmmr9.553.:mum.m:.E8.
Fm.”Em»25oF$58_%§&$5mcooommomUH.>EmmHUHNWWBVm¢<mmE:m.8EmsSroaoma?omE
9:mS.5mmoamm?sm<<m7.8BmoBm:mE05$5:25mwommommmo.Ow??xmamao525:E9.
383mi3.3%.8$5diamm??mm.U5FEES55$mammcm?m$05$5CE<mH.mWQ.ow
/<mmE:m.8:za?o?mo$5o_man:025%mw5&m_..EoSE55mg?I$5£55E35$5.”
$3.5m$5a«$5:$525$5H,%§%.955oEE8:.
E9W83‘5:25:55.H.$§ocm$_o§o?m.B.5.0358:mam..mmB:5mmuomwom33:3
owosgm?msoom.omwwibmmmonmoam5<5Q$m:m85%89%E>BQ.5m$63S0538.
m.8a<m&oPmamo$5a$5505Bow»omcm25.$E:wms=%H5<oHaxwaiouoo.235%om$55oEE5n
So:025355E9:ooBB:::5m.Uabmwsm<&.$_$55$5?5395@Q.mu5oa<5monQmmamva
wo8o<5S:o5.NBQ.ESBEH.¢<mm$msm8:mS.5Wmm?osmommumosaooBB:::5mm51o$5Hcaomcmo
ow$5:$56038:083.8303.
@755m:om$55%?omm833Homo?o?o?wwom?nr$5m$5:E:2omm?855osamoss?dm
613938mmmammo?maaaaon$5mS:5cm:3?$52H<_o$5Howmxzam...Wmoca
e?aa...mo.mox88».O_<3_u_m_<<mm:__..o8:ommogoom.ems8?:I.<<<s2.oo<m3o22m.oo<99 Page 13 of 65
12.5HHo5oH.mHVHoH<HHoHEoHH.oBH.oo
Zo<aBHva~9NH:o
wmmoN
oosdgxmooBBH.::oBmmmmmmoH.Hmoawow58%;?Bo?<:H:Q.wHvHa.Hkoma20Hdamo?HHEH.omEa
M98998Homzmoom€oH.HnH2HnHo.B08Em:HER8.0oEHnH8=.
HHS.Emmaaammosm.HmmH1H§9:W88.3mHHo€QH8mono?8HanawmBmswHamsmaommmSoH55
5H59.«am?35mH5cHnHEH5.3:8cacnmgoow:3<HHHHbm.8moon?358mmBHHHom5.8$5?
_.§m&§o593SHHHca€oHooBQHH5854\mmE:mHobm.B.8.
H85.3:.s.oc,cHanH39%>mBH:Hm.:mHHobvm%%oca8H.oHu:moo8mo:HaBoEmumnHHmmwHuoH:.8nH
HHEH5%om:mowmoo:mEQ.mHvH<HmmroaDEBUOH.3.Bmsmoom29:§§£§&.HrowoH5:QHHH
HmoomiwaHH5wsooammSoor:$2.;H:Eaoonmsmmama2H5:H55mnHBH:Hm.Qmmo:H.a<HmHHmHH5
358omw3.NQNH.
3&5:HE20mHmBHHomEoosooasmmwo?90HBH.omEo=om€5.90:oosmo?8nHE8Bo:.aEnos
m.S.8mmumHoomH_.E.Hm&omodmmmmoonnmmos88ooH/mum:92.Homcmaam3Hama.:HoBaE38%
SoHH.m.UoHu8.HBo:Homm.B.8.m$0030:mumHuHmooBoBHumomam?.¢<oSHHHH6EoamdmEH9OCH.
Hoomsnom.895:3HHEH90%:EHQm.BEHSo3&8:oodmo?H.o@H.HHH.oQom$53SDQOH.mo33%
mam825:8:uH:.8~EHv8mHRmsmoo8monHoBoEHm¢<mmH:dm8:maa.Hz:208mQ.<oEa1mH:.Ho
oH§HHo:moEamoSmmm8nH:HH.oBa:.aH:$5m??a.
<0?HE?won?
mmHamma
QO<®H.DOH.
CO”080%HAEHBPUH8o.§../<mmE:mHoPUh.omapQ0333H3H:mHoa
032HA.O.OoHEaHHuHu_.H:oHH§HU85>mmHm.BEmao8.BJaHw?amcowEagop
Hwomcmowm.mumH<HHmSHHo:
mmamrHuo?amos.OHHHWOmmomowHwomsmaomamHBBHmB:H>mmHmHm:oo.¢<mmE:m.8dW88
UoH.m?Ba§ommooHmHmumHHQHEmadmoom
Page 14 of 65
Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
Economic Services Administration | Community Services Division
Frequently Asked Questions on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Contact: Sarah Peterson, Washington State Refugee Coordinator, 206-568-5568
Nov. 21, 2019
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services’ Economic Services Administration’s Office of
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance helps to coordinate refugee resettlement across the state, and provides
programs and services in communities to assist people who are refugees and immigrants in achieving economic
stability and integrating into our communities. Washington has a long legacy of welcoming refugees. Since 1975,
more than 150,000 refugees have resettled in communities across the state.
On Sept. 26, 2019, the federal government issued Executive Order 13888, setting new procedures that states
and local governments must follow regarding refugee resettlement. ORIA has received a number of inquiries
related to that proposed process and to refugee resettlement in our local communities. This document provides
information on the federal refugee resettlement programs and the support provided to refugees arriving in
Washington state.
Who are refugees? What qualifications are required of refugees participating in the U.S. Refugee
Resettlement Program?
Under Section 101 (a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a refugee is any person who is outside
their home country and who is unable or unwilling to return to that country because of persecution or a well-
founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or
political opinion.
Individuals seeking admission into the United States as a refugee under Section 207 of the INA are processed
through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The United States receives referrals to the USRAP
through the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR). Each year the President of the United
States determines the number of refugees permitted to resettle in the United States and the priority
participants dependent on three different priority categories. These priorities include (1) referrals from UNHCR,
the U.S. embassy or specially trained non-government organization, (2) groups identified for special concern and
(3) family reunification cases (family members in the U.S. submits an Affidavit of Relationship on behalf of a
qualified family member overseas).
What is involved in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program?
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is an interagency effort involving a number of governmental and
nongovernmental partners overseas and in the United States. USRAP is the process by which people overseas
are identified and screened for resettlement in the United States. The Department of State/Population,
Page 15 of 65
Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
Economic Services Administration | Community Services Division
Refugees and Migration (PRM) has overall USRAP management responsibility overseas and has lead in proposing
admissions ceilings and processing priorities. Under cooperative agreements with the Department of State
(DOS), Resettlement Support Centers consist of international organizations or non-governmental organizations
that carry out administrative and processing functions, such as file preparation and storage, data collection and
out-processing activities. Once the application process is complete, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has responsibility for adjudicating applications for refugee
status and reviewing case decisions. The International Organization for Migration arranges for travel to the
United States, and the DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection screens refugees as they arrive for admission
into the country. A flow chart from USCIS that demonstrates the USRAP is linked in the Sources Cited section of
this document on page 5.
What level of background screening is conducted to assure identity and lack of criminal background?
The screening of refugee applicants for the USRAP involves numerous biographic checks reviewed and resolved
by U.S. government agencies. These screenings include the DOS Consular Lookout and Support System, Security
Advisory Opinion, Interagency Check with the National Counterterrorism Center, FBI fingerprint check with Next
Generation Identification, DHS Automated Biometric Identification System and DOD Defense Forensics and
Biometrics Agency’s Automated Biometric Identification System. In addition, highly trained USCIS officers
conduct extensive in-person, overseas interviews with all refugee applicants. USCIS will also conduct screening
through the Controlled Application Review and Resolution Process and enhanced screening that involves a
review of classified and unclassified research and screening data against publicly available social media. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection conducts additional background checks of individuals upon arrival at the U.S.
port of entry. In recent years, federal agencies involved in USRAP conducted a joint review of the security
vetting. As a result, USRAP has implemented a number of measures to strengthen its security and integrity.
These new vetting procedures close security gaps and take a more risk-based approach to refugee admissions.
For more information, please refer to the USCIS Refugee Processing and Security Screening. Additional resources
are listed on the Sources Cited on page 5.
Where are refugees resettled? How is it determined which participants will be located in which communities?
Representatives from the national refugee resettlement agencies meet frequently to review the biographic
information and other case records from the Department of State seeking to determine which local
resettlement agency will sponsor the refugee family and place them in a local community. Many refugees have
family or close friends already in the United States, and refugee resettlement agencies make every effort to
reunite them. Other factors taken under consideration include the case size and availability of affordable
housing, community resources, language capacity of the agency, local ethnic and religious communities and
expertise resettling specific populations.
Washington state is home to eight refugee resettlement agencies that have a long history of resettling refugees.
The agencies resettle refugees in Benton-Franklin, Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane and other counties.
In addition, three agencies in Clark, King, Pierce and Spokane counties resettle Unaccompanied Refugee Minors.
Page 16 of 65
Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
Economic Services Administration | Community Services Division
In recent years, 75-90% of refugees resettled in Washington state have a family member living in a local
community.
How does the agency gauge the capacity in terms of numbers for a host community?
Every year the local refugee resettlement agencies in Washington are required to consult the Washington State
Refugee Coordinator who oversees Washington’s Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance. The consultation
process requires an approval to resettle a target number of refugees in their local community. Capacity is
determined by the ability of the resettlement agency to provide or connect individuals and families to needed
programs and services, affordable housing and employment opportunities. In addition, resettlement agencies
are required to host quarterly consultations with local community representatives, including health care
providers, school district representatives, volunteers and elected officials. This is an opportunity to hear from
the community about the capacity to welcome new arrivals.
What happens after a refugee arrives in the United States?
Once a refugee arrives in the United States, they first participate in the U.S. Reception and Placement Program
(R&P). This is conducted through a cooperative agreement between PRM and nine national Refugee
Resettlement Agencies (RRAs). These nine agencies subcontract with local affiliates across the country to
provide initial services to arriving individuals and families. R&P offers a one-time stipend per refugee to finance
the first three months in the United States. This stipend is administered by the RRA and covers the cost of
housing, household goods, food and other expenses. The individual or family is met at the airport by the RRA
and with an appropriate interpreter. RRAs provide arriving refugees with a hot meal that reflects the individual
or family’s culture. For the next 30 to 90 days, the local RRA helps the individual or family to apply for a Social
Security card, register children for school, arrange medical appointments and connect with the necessary social
and language services. Refugees are eligible for public assistance when they first arrive. They receive
employment authorization upon arrival and are connected to employment services and English language classes
within the first 30 days after arrival.
What is the level of oversight and support provided program participants by your office and for how long?
After the R&P program, the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement provides resources to states to invest in
ongoing support and services. The Washington Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance braids this funding
with other federal and state dollars to provide services in four core areas: Refugee Health and Wellness,
Employment and Training, Immigration Assistance and Naturalization Services, and Whole Family Services. ORIA
invests approximately $28 million annually into more than 60 different providers statewide. Providers include
local community-based organizations, refugee resettlement agencies, others state agencies and colleges. The
majority of programs and services (see the table below) are available to refugees for up to five years after their
arrival in the United States. Some programs, including naturalization services, are available to individuals and
families beyond the five-year time period.
Page 17 of 65
Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
Economic Services Administration | Community Services Division
The Department of State and the national refugee resettlement agencies conduct regular program monitoring
and consultations with the local refugee resettlement agencies as well as the State Refugee Coordinator and
State Refugee Health Coordinator to ensure compliance with the requirements of R&P.
What follow up is proposed with the host community to gauge success of the program and address issues that
might arise?
Local refugee resettlement agencies host quarterly community consultations. The State Refugee Coordinator
and the State Refugee Health Coordinator attend these meetings to hear from the local community on the
successes and challenges of the program. In addition, the State Refugee Coordinator hosts quarterly provider
meetings to monitor program success. Each program is offered through a contract with a local provider. These
programs operate with performance-based contracts that receive regular monitoring to ensure that participants
are achieving the desired goals, whether it is employment placement or health screening and immunizations.
Is there a formal process for consultation with your agency if issues arise?
The Washington Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance is always available for consultation if issues arise in
the local community. For more information, please contact Sarah Peterson at petersk@dshs.wa.gov. In addition,
local refugee resettlement agencies and their national affiliates are available to respond to questions and
concerns from community members and elected officials.
Page 18 of 65
Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance
Economic Services Administration | Community Services Division
Sources Cited:
Proposed Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2020: Report to Congress. U.S. Department of State, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000016d-bb51-d0d8-af6d-ff79261f0002
Proposed Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2019: Report to Congress. U.S. Department of State, U.S.
Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Proposed-Refugee-Admissions-for-Fiscal-Year-2019.pdf
Refugee Security Screening Fact Sheet (August 28, 2018). U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Refugee%2C%20Asylum%2C%20and%20Int%27l%20Ops/Refug
ee_Screening_and_Vetting_Fact_Sheet.pdf
United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) Flow Chart. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Refugee%2C%20Asylum%2C%20and%20Int%27l%20Ops/USRA
P_FlowChart.pdf
Page 19 of 65
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council November 20, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 11/25/19
FROM: Richa Sigdel, Director
Finance
SUBJECT: 2019-2020 Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
I. REFERENCE(S):
Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Message from the City Manager
Exhibit A - Proposed Biennium Budget Adjustment Request by Fund
Exhibit B - Proposed Biennium Adjustment Request by Capital Projects
Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Presentation
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenue - Increase of $5,870,018
Expense - Increase of $5,267,771
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Proposed Biennium Budget Adjustment for revenues and expenditures includes
proposed changes to capital project schedules, program expenses for 2020, as well as
expenses that were unanticipated or indeterminable at the time the 2019-2020 Biennial
Budget was prepared.
V. DISCUSSION:
A detailed narrative is provided though The Proposed Biennium Budget Adjustment
Message from the City Manager and is attached.
Page 20 of 65
Honorable Mayor and City Council, Pasco residents, business owners/operators, and interested
parties:
As you are aware, the City Council adopted the City’s first Biennial Budget last year and we are
approaching the mid-point. While the adopted budget encompasses a two-year period, 2019-
2020, the City has a statutory requirement to review and appropriately modify its Biennial Budget
between September 1 and December 31 of the first year of the biennium. Beyond the
aforementioned statutory obligation, there are countless dynamics at play in the course of
providing City services that invariably necessitate adjustment. Such review also leads to greater
transparency in terms of Council’s oversight role and for the public.
Accordingly, please find attached the City of Pasco’s first Biennial Budget Adjustment Proposal for
the years 2019-2020. The 2019-2020 budget was fashioned to hasten the implementation of the
City Council’s adopted goals. As proposed, this adjustment continues and enhances those efforts,
while accounting for factors influencing the adopted budget.
The proposed Biennial Budget Adjustment accounts for increases and decreases in fund balances,
as well as necessary changes in revenues and expenditures. I am pleased to report that, overall, the
adjustment proposes a 1.6% increase in revenue and a 1.4% increase in expenses over the 2019-
2020 adopted budget. These increases include changes to capital projects proposed or approved
by Council during the year, as well as proposed staffing changes, including a COLA based
adjustment to the wage scale for non-represented and management staff.
2019 OVERVIEW
In discussing the necessary adjustments to the Biennial Budget, some context regarding
accomplishments for the first year is helpful. What follows is a high-level overview of some of the
more noteworthy successes during 2019, many of which were long-time City Council and
Departmental goals:
o Recognition as an All-America City Finalist for a second time.
o Successfully completed negotiations and implementation of multi-year labor agreements
with three of the City’s bargaining groups: Pasco Police Officers Association – Uniformed,
Pasco Police Officers Association – Non-Uniformed, and International Union of Operating
Engineers – Local 280. All were settled or modified in a way that promotes the City’s
competitiveness as an employer while assuring sustainability.
o Implementation of several enhancements to the City’s public outreach efforts including;
updating the City website and Facebook page, transition of PSCTV to high definition,
rollout of a new City logo, the start of radio ads in English on KONA-AM/FM and in Spanish
on 92.5 La Super.
o Recognition by Alliance for Community Media Northwest Region “Best of the Northwest”
Award for coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum.
o Successfully recruited a Police Chief, resulting in the Appointment of Ken Roske, the
department’s first internal chief in over half a century.
o Achieved national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and recertified for State accreditation through Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, making Pasco one of only six cities in the State to
hold accreditation at both the state and national level.
o Awarded the Washington State Department of Ecology 2018 Perfect Compliance Award
for performance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
o Awarded Government Finance Officer Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation
Awards Program for 2019-2020 Biennial Budget.
Page 21 of 65
o Completed the Limited Tax General Obligation Bond issuance for Fire Stations 83 and 84,
Animal Shelter, and GESA Stadium improvements.
o Adopted development design standards updating and standardizing development
requirements, clarifying processes and simplifying navigation of the process for community
members and property owners wishing to improve their properties.
o Continued efforts to aggressively pursue outside funding sources to leverage City
investment. Below are some of the major grants and low-interest loans awarded through
largely competitive processes:
• Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) Grant – Lewis Street Overpass
(requires legislative action).
• Connecting Washington Grant – Lewis Street Overpass.
• Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Grant – Lewis Street Overpass.
• ‘A’ Street Sporting Complex – Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant.
• Process Water Reuse Facility – 0.09 Grant Program award.
o Significant progress on numerous capital projects, many of which are now complete or
major milestones have been reached:
• Chapel Hill Boulevard LID – Execution of LID completed with construction
substantially complete.
• City Hall Remodel Phase II – Construction complete.
• Downtown Police Substation – Relocation and interior remodel complete.
• Fire Station 85 – Land purchase and property clean-up complete.
• 20th Avenue Overlay, Court Street - I-182 – Construction complete.
• Oregon Avenue Corridor Improvements Phase 1 – Construction complete.
• Columbia Water Supply Intake – Construction complete.
• Water Treatment Plant (WTP) PLC and Controls Upgrade – Construction complete.
• NW Area Sewer Trunk Line – Complete.
• Animal Shelter – Design complete.
• Peanuts Park – Design complete.
• Lewis Street Overpass – Design complete.
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan – Complete.
• Process Water Reuse Facility Plan – Complete.
• Land Use Comprehensive Plan – Significant progress made.
• Broadmoor Area Master Plan and EIS – Nearing completion.
• Surplus City-owned property – Disposed of several parcels to be developed to
productive use.
This impressive list of accomplishments reflects the commitment, professionalism and capacity of
the organization and the alignment of staff efforts with City Council’s goals and direction, as
provided for in the adopted budget.
2019-2020 BIG PICTURE
Growth was the major theme of the 2019-2020 budget: catching up to it, planning for it,
developing and implementing capital and programmatic investment strategies to address its impact.
With the first year of the Biennial Budget nearing completion, the City continues to see strong
growth in all sectors, including more than 500 new single-family homes permitted in 2019. In the
areas of public safety, public utilities, land-use and transportation (in 2020), the City’s long-range
plans have been updated in a coordinated fashion, and capital spending to implement elements
identified by these plans is ramping up accordingly. This will continue for the next several years.
In this regard, the 2019-2020 Budget was bold in its creation and inclusion of many projects, such
as Lewis Street Overpass, Peanuts Park, Irrigation Pump Station, Fire Stations 83 and 84
Page 22 of 65
Replacement, with unsecured funding sources. Council and staff have worked tirelessly to close
these funding gaps throughout 2018 and 2019 and have been successful in their efforts. While
significant progress was made during the budget cycle thus far, to be successful over the long-term,
the need to identify and acquire alternative funding sources for major capital projects is imperative.
The results of which are reflected in the Capital Improvement Project Budget, as adjusted. Please
see Exhibit B for a complete list of all proposed Capital Improvement Budget changes.
What follows is an overview of the progress made on several budgeted projects and initiatives
within the first year of this biennium and the resulting need for mid-biennium adjustments:
o Animal Control Shelter – Design of a new facility equipped to meet current and future
needs, consistent with the recommendations of the Ann Pflug report, as adopted by the
three partner cities is nearing completion. It is anticipated that the project will go to bid
during the first quarter of 2020. With the prior cost estimate dating back to 2016, substantial
completion of design has provided a better estimate of costs, and the biennial budget
adjustment includes an increase in funding for the project. In addition to accounting for
updated project costs, this adjustment shifts the project funding to the pending LTGO bond.
o Community Center – While starting the process to develop a new Community Center
remains a high priority, this budget adjustment reallocates cash funds initially allocated to
Animal Control Shelter project to move this project forward, rather than use the proceeds
from the pending LTGO Bond.
o ‘A’ Street Sporting Complex – The City Council previously authorized the use of City-owned
property on ‘A’ Street for the ‘A’ Street Sporting Complex. Ultimately, the project will add
8-14 multi-use fields and parking to the City’s park inventory. The budget adjustment
reflects receipt of $350,000 in State grant to fund the first phase of this project.
In the public safety arena, Police and Fire continue to make great strides. Some recent project
milestones reached include:
o Opening of the Downtown Police Mini-Station.
o The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Grant positions are hired and trained.
o Station 83 Relocation design is complete and we anticipate construction in early 2020.
o Station 84 Replacement design nearing completion and we anticipate construction in late
2020.
o Station 85 Land Acquisition is complete.
o Station 86 Land Acquisition will be completed in 2020.
o Station 81 and 82 Remodel – Additional funds are proposed to provide facility updates
and, most importantly, station alerting systems at these Fire Stations.
o Training Facility – Additional funds are proposed to facilitate the addition of a bathroom
and hazmat wash facility.
With respect to transportation related projects and initiatives, changes have been accounted for in
the proposed budget adjustment, the most significant changes are as follows:
o Comprehensive Transportation Plan effort is now underway. An additional $50,000 is
allocated to the project for a total of $350,000.
o Lewis Street Overpass – During the preparation of the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget, the City
Council was committed to a “shovel-ready” status; however, construction was dependent
on successfully securing gap funding. Final design work is complete, permits (BNSF) are
nearly in hand, and the project is scheduled to go to bid in 2020. In 2019, Staff was able
Page 23 of 65
to close the funding gap on this project, bringing it to shovel-ready status. However,
passage of I-976 will delay the project until legislature meets in 2020 and resolves the
dilemma associated with “Connecting Washington” money, a major source of funding on
this project.
o Chapel Hill Boulevard Extension – Through the successful formation of a Local
Improvement District (LID), the missing segment of Chapel Hill Boulevard from Road 68
to Road 84 is now substantially complete. As a result of prepayments and a lower than
expected bid, debt associated with the project is significantly less than expected and is so
reflected in the budget adjustment.
The City is poised to make some significant investments toward Downtown Revitalization and the
Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF).
o Peanuts Park/Farmers Market Restoration will go to bid shortly, in the first quarter of 2020.
The Section 108 has been secured, and the City was successful in receiving a $154,000
allocation from the State Capital Budget during 2019. These changes are reflected in the
budget adjustment. As presented in the adjustment, the project is now fully funded.
o PWRF Upgrades are underway with the replacement of the Irrigation Pump Station, the
heart of the facility. In addition, the Foster Wells Force Main project is also underway. The
capital budget adjustment reflects this progress.
REQUESTED STAFF INCREASES
Gains made in the strategic addition of staffing, particularly in public safety, have brought staffing
levels much closer to the level required by the City’s 75,000 residents and businesses. These
investments have led, in part, to the City being recognized as the third safest large city in
Washington State and in achieving the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) Class 3
rating. In the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget, Council approved the addition of 1 Systems
Administrator, 1 Accreditation Program Coordinator, and 4 Police Officers. The organization is at
a point of equilibrium in these two areas now, as we anticipate no changes in service level; a
situation that will be short-lived as the community continues to grow. The situation is, however,
timely in that it allows some room to catch up on needs in other areas.
This budget adjustment proposes the following FTE changes:
Deputy Fire Chief (1, 50% General Fund, 50% Ambulance)
The Fire Department has grown considerably in size and scope to meet the needs of a growing
community. The administrative demands and complexities of the department have grown
proportionately. The addition of a Deputy Chief will allow senior management within the
department to more proactively meet day-to-day operational demands and engage in strategic and
long-range planning efforts.
Administrative Assistant – Human Resources Department (1, 100% General Fund)
The Human Resources Division has been utilizing a temporarily assigned employee as an
Administrative Assistant for the past year. With the demands generated by a growing City and
workforce, restructuring of the division to take a greater role in risk management, safety and pro-
active training, the need for permanent administrative support is necessary.
Staff Accountant (1, 25% General Fund, 75% Ambulance Fund)
Over the past three years, the City has made significant progress in improving the sustainability in
the Ambulance Fund. A large part of this sustainability is due to Council’s enacting a more equitable
Page 24 of 65
rate structure and in authorizing the City’s participation in the GEMT program. The role of the
Finance Department in managing these efforts and coordination with the Fire Department has
grown as a result. The GEMT reimbursement, while taking a significant financial burden off of
Ambulance Utility ratepayers, has added significant complexity to administration of this fund,
requiring professional accounting services. The Staff Accountant position will provide professional
level accounting and oversight of the City’s GEMT related activities, assist the Utility Billing Division
with Commercial Billing, as well as other functions as needed within the Department. A portion of
the GEMT work is currently being provided through an outside agency contract at an annual cost
of approximately $70,000. This contract would be terminated with the addition of the proposed
Staff Accountant. With the elimination of the third party contract, the net cost of this position is
minimal.
SUMMARY OF FUNDS
General Fund
General Fund’s fund balance at the end of 2018 was $15,790,000. This is a healthy reserve for the
fund; however, over $4,000,000 of this fund balance is assigned to projects like the Community
Center. Approximately $1,300,000 in additional fund balance is restricted or committed funds and
can only be used for a specific purpose.
Grants for seven grant-funded positions (four Police, three Fire) funded through Community
Oriented Policing Service (COPS) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
programs will phase out by 2021. The corresponding impacts have been planned for and will be
reflected in the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget.
Revenue – Increase of $6,900,000
The increase in revenue is attributable to an additional $4,750,000 in Limited Tax General
Obligation (LTGO) bond proceeds than provided for in the adopted budget. Additional revenue
will contribute to the GESA Stadium and Animal Shelter projects and refund an internal fund for
advanced funding of Fire Station 83 and 84 relocation design. Further, the increase reflects strong
revenue streams from sales tax, building permits, and proceeds from the sale of City property.
Expense – Increase of $5,730,000
The proposed increase in expense contains $200,000 for 2019 to accommodate higher than
expected overtime in Public Safety. For 2020, an additional $1,100,000 is requested for overtime,
as well as the proposed addition of 1.75 FTE in Fire, Human Resources, and Finance Department.
The proposed budget includes $2,000,000 in transfer out of bond proceeds for GESA Stadium
Improvement Project and $2,067,000 in long-term investment in Chapel Hill LID, approved by
Council in 2019.
Street Fund
Revenue – Increase of $258,000
The proposed increase in revenue is related to increased activity in residential overlay work
performed by the City’s Street Crew. City’s Street Overlay Fund provides the funding for such
overlay projects.
Expense – Increase of $250,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to increased activity in residential overlay work by the
City’s Street Crew. City’s Street Overlay Fund provides the funding for such overlay projects.
Additionally, the Transportation Master Plan is expected to cost $50,000 more than originally
planned. The fund was impacted by the 2019 snow event; however, a subsidy from General Fund
to absorb such impact is not needed, as the impact was managed internally.
Page 25 of 65
Arterial Fund
Revenue – None
Expense – Decrease of $558,000
The proposed decrease in expense is related to changes in schedules of various transportation
capital projects. The largest impact was due to the construction schedule of Lewis Street Overpass
and a change in funding source for Argent Road Improvements Phase I – 20th Avenue to Saraceno
Way.
I-182 Impact Fee Fund
Revenue – None
Expense – Increase of $201,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to the addition of the I-182 Interchange Access
Evaluation.
Street Overlay Fund
Revenue – None
Expense – Increase of $453,000
The proposed increase is related to more aggressive residential and arterial overlay efforts.
School Impact Fee Fund
Revenue – $250,000
The increase is due to strong residential building activity.
Expense – Increase of $250,000 –
Represents the pass through to the Pasco School District.
Marina Fund
Revenue – Increase of $450,000
The increase in revenue is from the insurance payout from damage and subsequent rebuild of Dock
A. This funding will replenish the funds fund balance, which is currently in the negative due to the
timing of cash flow.
Expense – Increase of $54,000
The increase in expense is due to damage to Dock B during the winter of 2018, as well as residual
work on Dock A.
Revolve Abatement Fund
Revenue – $35,000
There is higher than expected revenue due to penalties recovery.
Expense – Increase of $250,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to increased abatement activity.
Park Development Fund
Revenue – Increase of $425,000
This increase is due to strong building activity.
Expense – Increase of $2,219,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to changes in schedules of various park capital projects.
The largest of the impact is due to a proposed advance in schedule for the Community Park
Page 26 of 65
Northwest land purchase at $1,400,000, and the paving of Boothe Fields Parking Lot (Little League
Parking Lot) at $615,000. Historically, the City has accumulated fund balance to complete
significant park projects like Community Park Northwest.
Capital Improvement (Real Estate Excise Tax – REET) Fund
Revenue – Increase of $1,200,000
The increased revenue is due to higher than expected property sales activity.
Expense – Decrease of $469,000
The proposed decrease in expense is related to changes in schedules of various capital projects. The
largest of the impact is due to a proposed removal of $1,444,000 in Animal Control Shelter funding
(replaced with LTGO Bond proceeds). Furthermore, $550,000 is proposed to be refunded to the
fund balance and be covered by Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) bond proceeds received
by the General Fund.
Local Improvement District Fund
Revenue – Increase of $5,305,000
Due to the implementation of the Chapel Hill Extension Local Improvement District (LID) in 2019.
This increase in revenue includes receipt of the bond proceeds needed to complete the project.
Expense – Increase of $5,305,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to external costs related to the Chapel Hill Extension
LID project.
General Capital Improvement Fund
Revenue – Decrease of $10,597,000
The General Capital Improvement Fund is set up to construct all capital projects for City’s
Governmental funds (vs. Enterprise). All revenue from the City’s internal funds are transferred, as
needed, during the project periods, as well as reimbursement from external entities like grants. This
requested decrease is due to many factors, but mainly due to changes in project schedules.
Expense – Decrease of $10,597,000
Expenses in this fund are reimbursed by various revenue streams, as discussed above. The City
maintains a near zero fund balance at the end of the year. The reduction in expenses are related
to the aforementioned factors impacting revenue.
Utilities (Water, Sewer, Irrigation, Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF), Stormwater) Fund
Revenue – Increase of $1,440,000
The increase in revenue for utilities is mainly related to $2,000,000 in additional revenue from
PWRF users for work related to the Bio-solids Disposal project. The proposed amendment also
includes reduction of $794,000 in bond revenue that was not needed for this biennium.
Expense – Increase of $2,766,000
The proposed increase in expense is related to changes in schedules of various capital projects
throughout Water, Sewer, Irrigation, Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF), and Stormwater
services. Additionally, $2,000,000 in the Bio-Solids Disposal project was not initially planned in
2019-2020 Biennial budget.
Equipment Replacement - Government Fund
This fund reserves all funds needed for replacement of equipment belonging to the City’s
Government funds (vs. Enterprise). The Biennial Budget includes yearly replacement charges
collected from internal funds, as well as expenses in the form of equipment purchases.
Page 27 of 65
Revenue – Increase of $101,000
The increase in revenue is due to interest earnings, as well as the proposed purchase of a piece of
equipment that was incorrectly budgeted for purchase in the Non-Equipment Replacement fund.
Expense – Decrease of $1,888,000
The proposed decrease in expense is mainly related to the proposed removal of $2,000,000 in
inter-fund loan to the Stadium fund. The timing of the LTGO bond renders the inter-fund loan
unnecessary.
CONCLUSION
Preparation of a two-year budget of just under half a billion dollars to fund a diverse array of
operations and capital investments, in an environment as dynamic as a City, is itself a considerable
undertaking. As mentioned in the introductory paragraphs, there are countless internal and external
dynamics over the course of a two-year period in such an environment that invariably necessitate
adjustments. I am pleased to report that the proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments are
minor overall. In fact, the greatest financial impacts driving the need for the adjustment are
attributable to projects where positive opportunities arose; e.g. Chapel Hill Boulevard LID, ‘A’
Street Sporting Complex, and the security and environmental enhancements to the City Hall
Remodel Project, and Council authorized their execution fully aware of the budget impact and the
need for a future adjustment. From that measure, the implementation of a biennial budget has
been a success for the City of Pasco.
Page 28 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments General Fund 010 Beginning Fund Balance $ 13,290,429 $ 15,790,933 $ 2,500,504 Sales of City's property and increase in sales tax and building permits 010 Revenue $ 119,744,935 $ 126,657,185 $ 6,912,250 Increase in LTGO Bond Proceeds, increase in sales tax and building permits 010 Expenditures $ 119,032,673 $ 125,464,823 $ 6,432,150 Majority of the increase in related to transfer out to Animal Control($2M) and GESA Stadium ($2M), as well as prior approved investment in Chapel Hill LID ($2.1M) 010 End Fund Balance $ 14,002,691 $ 16,983,295 $ 2,980,604 City Street Fund 110 Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,092 $ (148,445) $ (151,537) 110 Revenue $ 5,450,306 $ 5,708,306 $ 258,000 Residential overlay funding from Street Overlay Fund 110 Expenditures $ 5,303,218 $ 5,553,218 $ 250,000 Residential overlay work and increase in Transportation Master Plan cost 110 End Fund Balance $ 150,180 $ 6,643 $ (143,537) Arterial Street Fund 120 Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,564,733 $ 1,038,246 $ (526,487) Timing of capital projects 120 Revenue $ 1,097,694 $ 1,097,694 $ - 120 Expenditures $ 1,998,336 $ 1,440,636 $ (557,700) Combination of increase/decrease in capital project funding for current biennium 120 End Fund Balance $ 664,091 $ 695,304 $ 31,213 I-182 Traffic Impact Fee Fund 125 Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,062,380 $ 1,091,573 $ 29,193 125 Revenue $ 510,000 $ 510,000 $ - 125 Expenditures $ 170,584 $ 371,584 $ 201,000 Schedule of I-182 Access Evaluation Project was moved forward 125 End Fund Balance $ 1,401,796 $ 1,229,989 $ (171,807) Street Overlay Fund 130 Beginning Fund Balance $ 4,327,688 $ 4,483,074 $ 155,386 130 Revenue $ 2,116,461 $ 2,116,461 $ - 130 Expenditures $ 4,161,913 $ 4,614,913 $ 453,000 Increase in overlay activity - Residential and Arterial overlay program 130 End Fund Balance $ 2,282,236 $ 1,984,622 $ (297,614) Community Development Grant Fund 140 Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 94,822 $ 94,822 140 Revenue $ 1,806,424 $ 1,806,424 $ - 140 Expenditures $ 1,806,424 $ 1,806,424 $ - 140 End Fund Balance $ - $ 94,822 $ 94,822 MLK Community Center Fund 145 Beginning Fund Balance $ 136,139 $ 169,675 $ 33,536 145 Revenue $ 236,216 $ 236,216 $ - 145 Expenditures $ 283,928 $ 302,928 $ 19,000 Emergency alarm system replacement 145 End Fund Balance $ 88,427 $ 102,963 $ 14,536 Ambulance Services Fund 150 Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,228,550 $ (465,797) $ (1,694,347) Council approved $2.0M loan 2018 with $700K in loan forgiveness scheduled for 2019. Fund balances include liability and hence shows the true state of the fund at beginning of 2019. 150 Revenue $ 16,615,404 $ 16,615,404 $ - 150 Expenditures $ 17,258,545 $ 17,433,017 $ 174,472 Impact of policy considerations as in General Fund 150 End Fund Balance $ 585,409 $ (1,283,410) $ (1,868,819) City View Cemetery Fund 160 Beginning Fund Balance $ 40,011 $ 69,526 $ 29,515 EXHIBIT APage 1 of 6Page 29 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments 160 Revenue $ 518,200 $ 518,200 $ - 160 Expenditures $ 549,096 $ 561,900 $ 12,804 160 End Fund Balance $ 9,115 $ 25,826 $ 16,711 Boulevard Maintenance Fund 161 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,311,220 $ 2,070,522 $ (240,698) Timing of capital projects 161 Revenue $ 363,263 $ 363,263 $ - 161 Expenditures $ 293,564 $ 293,564 $ - 161 End Fund Balance $ 2,380,919 $ 2,140,221 $ (240,698) Athletic Program Fund 165 Beginning Fund Balance $ 234,778 $ 268,164 $ 33,386 165 Revenue $ 324,595 $ 324,595 $ - 165 Expenditures $ 408,582 $ 408,582 $ - 165 End Fund Balance $ 150,791 $ 184,177 $ 33,386 Golf Course Fund 166 Beginning Fund Balance $ 27,000 $ 98,638 $ 71,638 166 Revenue $ 3,718,000 $ 3,718,000 $ - 166 Expenditures $ 3,592,382 $ 3,667,382 $ 75,000 166 End Fund Balance $ 152,618 $ 149,256 $ (3,362) Senior Center Fund 170 Beginning Fund Balance $ 16,926 $ 37,157 $ 20,231 170 Revenue $ 592,716 $ 592,716 $ - 170 Expenditures $ 590,495 $ 605,032 $ 14,537 170 End Fund Balance $ 19,147 $ 24,841 $ 5,694 Multi-Modal Facility Fund 180 Beginning Fund Balance $ 341,661 $ 349,701 $ 8,040 180 Revenue $ 382,252 $ 382,252 $ - 180 Expenditures $ 435,573 $ 458,805 $ 23,232 180 End Fund Balance $ 288,340 $ 273,148 $ (15,192) School Impact Fees Fund 182 Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 310 $ 310 182 Revenue $ 5,000,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 250,000 Pass-through cost. Higher than expected construction activity 182 Expenditures $ 5,000,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 250,000 Pass-through cost. Higher than expected construction activity 182 End Fund Balance $ - $ 310 $ 310 Pasco Marina Fund 185 Beginning Fund Balance $ 82,484 $ (294,608) $ (377,092) Timing of insurance payout 185 Revenue $ 39,200 $ 489,200 $ 450,000 Insurance payout expected in 2020 185 Expenditures $ 27,132 $ 81,002 $ 53,870 Impact of dock damage during winter of 2018 185 End Fund Balance $ 94,552 $ 113,590 $ 19,038 Lodging Fund 188 Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 1,413 $ 1,413 188 Revenue $ 650,500 $ 650,500 $ - 188 Expenditures $ 650,500 $ 650,500 $ - 188 End Fund Balance $ - $ 1,413 $ 1,413 Litter Abatement Fund 189 Beginning Fund Balance $ 19,618 $ 21,712 $ 2,094 EXHIBIT APage 2 of 6Page 30 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments 189 Revenue $ 35,100 $35,100 $- 189 Expenditures $30,238 $ 30,238 $- 189 End Fund Balance $ 24,480 $ 26,574 $ 2,094 Revolving Abatement Fund 190 Beginning Fund Balance $ 328,473 $ 393,876 $ 65,403 190 Revenue $ 372,000 $ 407,000 $ 35,000 190 Expenditures $ 550,318 $ 800,318 $ 250,000 Higher than expected abatement activity in one property 190 End Fund Balance $ 150,155 $558 $ (149,597) HAPO TRAC Fund 191 Beginning Fund Balance $ 465,228 $ 521,177 $ 55,949 191 Revenue $ 556,000 $ 556,000 $- 191 Expenditures $ 553,344 $ 553,344 $- 191 End Fund Balance $ 467,884 $ 523,833 $ 55,949 Park Development Fund 192 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,196,028 $ 2,219,436 $ 23,408 192 Revenue $ 1,028,200 $ 1,453,200 $ 425,000 Higher than expected activity in construction 192 Expenditures $ 1,441,336 $ 3,660,336 $ 2,219,000 $1.4M is requested for purchase of Community Northwest Park land purchase 192 End Fund Balance $ 1,782,892 $ 12,300 $ (1,770,592) Capital Improvement (REET) Fund 193 Beginning Fund Balance $ 7,042,960 $8,853,212 $ 1,810,252 Timing of projects, higher than expected acitivity in home sales 193 Revenue $ 3,660,000 $ 4,860,000 $ 1,200,000 Higher than expected activity in home sales 193 Expenditures $ 8,228,527 $ 7,759,527 $ (469,000) Combination of increase/decrease in capital project funding for current biennium 193 End Fund Balance $ 2,474,433 $ 5,953,685 $ 3,479,252 Economic Development 194 Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,478,322 $ 2,213,093 $ 734,771 Timing of facility plan study and other replacement projects 194 Revenue $ 2,743,200 $ 2,743,200 $- 194 Expenditures $ 2,073,087 $ 2,273,087 $ 200,000 2018 Carry-over of facility plan study and other replacement projects 194 End Fund Balance $ 2,148,435 $ 2,683,206 $ 534,771 Stadium/Convention Center 195 Beginning Fund Balance $ 445,254 $ 626,924 $ 181,670 195 Revenue $ 2,388,600 $ 2,388,600 $- 195 Expenditures $ 2,371,222 $ 2,371,222 $ - 195 End Fund Balance $ 462,632 $ 644,302 $ 181,670 Hotel/Motel Excise tax 196 Beginning Fund Balance $- $- $ - 196 Revenue $ 1,251,000 $ 1,251,000 $- 196 Expenditures $ 1,212,244 $ 1,212,244 $ - 196 End Fund Balance $ 38,756 $ 38,756 $- LID Guarantee 200 Beginning Fund Balance $ 338,678 $ 339,481 $ 803 200 Revenue $ 755,500 $ 755,500 $ - 200 Expenditures $- $- $- 200 End Fund Balance $ 1,094,178 $ 1,094,981 $ 803 LID Loans 244 Beginning Fund Balance $ 47,774 $ (65,988) $ (113,762)EXHIBIT APage 3 of 6Page 31 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments 244 Revenue $ 68,721 $ 68,721 $ - 244 Expenditures $ 87,656 $ 87,656 $ - 244 End Fund Balance $ 28,839 $ (84,923) $ (113,762) LID Bond 250 Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ - $ - 250 Revenue $ - $ 5,305,000 $ 5,305,000 250 Expenditures $ - $ 5,305,000 $ 5,305,000 250 End Fund Balance $ - $ - $ - General Capital Improvement 367 Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 100,698 $ 100,698 367 Revenue $ 73,608,744 $ 63,011,742 $ (10,597,002) This account is pass through account to construct capital projects 367 Expenditures $ 73,608,744 $ 63,011,744 $ (10,597,000) This account is pass through account to construct capital projects 367 End Fund Balance $ - $ 100,696 $ 100,696 Utilities 410 Beginning Fund Balance - Utility $ 22,737,575 $ 26,589,628 $ 3,852,053 410 Revenue - Utility $ 96,348,791 $ 97,788,291 $ 1,439,500 410 Expenditures - Utility $ 95,857,578 $ 98,623,540 $ 2,765,962 410 End Fund Balance - Utility $ 23,228,788 $ 25,754,379 $ 2,525,591 Water 411 Beginning Fund Balance $ 10,564,230 $ 13,845,748 $ 3,281,518 411 Revenue $ 25,872,316 $ 25,078,316 $ (794,000) Reduction in expected bond proceeds. Bond proceeds are not expected for this fund for this biennium. 411 Expenditures $ 26,699,520 $ 28,100,974 $ 1,401,454 Combination of increase/decrease in capital project funding for current biennium 411 End Fund Balance $ 9,737,026 $ 10,823,090 $ 1,086,064 Irrigation 420 Beginning Fund Balance $ 366,635 $ 673,666 $ 307,031 420 Revenue $ 4,091,977 $ 4,101,977 $ 10,000 420 Expenditures $ 4,226,206 $ 4,296,789 $ 70,583 420 End Fund Balance $ 232,406 $ 478,854 $ 246,448 Sewer 450 Beginning Fund Balance $ 7,783,967 $ 7,942,660 $ 158,693 450 Revenue $ 34,842,085 $ 35,025,585 $ 183,500 450 Expenditures $ 32,939,210 $ 30,454,235 $ (2,484,975) Combination of increase/decrease in capital project funding for current biennium 450 End Fund Balance $ 9,686,842 $ 12,514,010 $ 2,827,168 PWRF 460 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,972,075 $ 2,983,206 $ 11,131 460 Revenue $ 27,419,604 $ 29,449,604 $ 2,030,000 460 Expenditures $ 28,027,694 $ 31,512,194 $ 3,484,500 $2M in maintenance project of Bio-solids Disposal. Combination of increase/decrease in capital project funding for current biennium 460 End Fund Balance $ 2,363,985 $ 920,616 $ (1,443,369) Stormwater 470 Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,050,668 $ 1,144,348 $ 93,680 470 Revenue $ 4,122,809 $ 4,132,809 $ 10,000 470 Expenditures $ 3,964,948 $ 4,259,348 $ 294,400 EXHIBIT APage 4 of 6Page 32 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments 470 End Fund Balance $ 1,208,529 $ 1,017,809 $ (190,720) Equipment O&M Govt 510 Beginning Fund Balance $ 312,453 $ 175,479 $ (136,974) 510 Revenue $ 3,172,665 $ 3,194,254 $ 21,589 510 Expenditures $ 3,184,428 $ 3,312,359 $ 127,931 510 End Fund Balance $ 300,690 $ 57,374 $ (243,316) Equipment O&M Utility 511 Beginning Fund Balance $ 115,306 $ 7,384 $ (107,922) 511 Revenue $ 275,932 $ 291,973 $ 16,041 511 Expenditures $ 391,238 $ 299,357 $ (91,881) 511 End Fund Balance $ - $ - $ - Equipment Replacement Govt 515 Beginning Fund Balance $ 11,953,885 $ 7,197,771 $ (4,756,114) 2019-2020 budget entry error where two fund were combined 515 Revenue $ 2,966,352 $ 3,067,192 $ 100,840 515 Expenditures $ 3,304,346 $ 1,416,132 $ (1,888,214) Reducing budget by $2M. GESA Stadium improvements were budgeted to be loaned out by this fund 515 End Fund Balance $ 11,615,891 $ 8,848,831 $ (2,767,060) Equipment Replacement Utility 516 Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,045,599 $ 3,804,442 $ (1,241,157) Timing of equipment purchases 516 Revenue $ 1,233,452 $ 1,287,252 $ 53,800 516 Expenditures $ 708,070 $ 717,070 $ 9,000 516 End Fund Balance $ 5,570,981 $ 4,374,624 $ (1,196,357) Medical/Dental 521 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,999,116 $ 2,686,991 $ (312,125) 521 Revenue $ 14,044,524 $ 14,044,524 $ - 521 Expenditures $ 12,055,660 $ 12,091,268 $ 35,608 521 End Fund Balance $ 4,987,980 $ 4,640,247 $ (347,733) Central Stores 530 Beginning Fund Balance $ 13,080 $ 13,209 $ 129 530 Revenue $ 110 $ 110 $ - 530 Expenditures $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ - 530 End Fund Balance $ 12,190 $ 12,319 $ 129 Old Fire Pension 610 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,755,894 $ 2,563,050 $ (192,844) 610 Revenue $ 248,120 $ 248,120 $ - 610 Expenditures $ 280,112 $ 280,112 $ - 610 End Fund Balance $ 2,723,902 $ 2,531,058 $ (192,844) Old Fire OPEB 619 Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,907,441 $ 2,845,179 $ (62,262) 619 Revenue $ 114,000 $ 114,000 $ - 619 Expenditures $ 332,536 $ 332,536 $ - 619 End Fund Balance $ 2,688,905 $ 2,626,643 $ (62,262) Cemetery Endowment 705 Beginning Fund Balance $ 532,848 $ 531,234 $ (1,614) 705 Revenue $ 62,500 $ 62,500 $ - EXHIBIT APage 5 of 6Page 33 of 65
2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Fund Title Fund No Category Budget Ammended Budget (Decrease) Comments 705 Expenditures $ - $ - $ - 705 End Fund Balance $ 595,348 $ 593,734 $ (1,614) Total Total Beginning Fund Balance $ 86,402,623 $ 86,292,892 $ (109,731) Total Revenue $ 364,099,677 $ 369,969,695 $ 5,870,018 Total Expenditures $ 367,834,629 $ 373,102,400 $ 5,267,771 Total End Fund Balance $ 82,667,671 $ 83,160,187 $ 492,516 EXHIBIT APage 6 of 6Page 34 of 65
Category Project StatusProject NamePrior Year CarryoverAdopted Budget Authority 2019-2020Proposed Increase/DecreaseProposed Ammended Budget 2019-2020 CommentsGeneral Scheduled to be completed by 2020 1st Avenue Center Phase 267,00067,00067,000Project is now completeScheduled to be completed by 2020 Animal Shelter4,344,0001,656,0006,000,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Boothe Fields Parking Lot615,000615,000Aka Little League, in conjunction with the animal shelterScheduled to be completed by 2019 City Hall Remodel Phase 21,667,544500,0002,167,544Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Community Center3,150,000-2,000,0001,150,000Needs assessment, land purchase to be conducted with this appropriationScheduled to be completed by 2021 Dog Park200,000-200,0000Project moved to 2021Completed on 2019Downtown Police Substation & Services Facility50,00050,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Facilities Shop Remodel20,00020,00020,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Fire Station 81 Remodel/Alerting System355,000355,000Addition of alterting system and remodel of Station 81Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Fire Station 82 Remodel/Alerting System845,000845,000Addition of alterting system and remodel of Station 82Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Training Facility Bathroom Addition300,000300,000Going to bid in January, 2020 Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Fire Station 83 Replacement5,919,8451,060,1556,980,000Going to bid in January, 2020 Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Fire Station 84 Replacement12,630,155-6,845,1555,785,000Going to bid in June, 2020 Completed on 2019Fire Station 85 Addition250,00050,000300,000Land PurchaseScheduled to be completed by 2020 GESA Stadium Improvements2,000,0002,000,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020Wayfinding and Signage415,000 415,000First phase of Signage and initial design General Total87,00030,981,544-3,932,00027,049,544Irrigation Continual annual projectAnnual Irrigation System Improvements - Development100,000100,000Continual annual projectAnnual Irrigation System Upsize - Development100,000100,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Chapel Hill Boulevard Pressure Reduce Valve90,00090,000Design 2020, Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Chapel Hill Boulevard Rd 68 to Rd 84220,000220,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Chapel Hill Boulevard to I-182100,000100,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Columbia River Intake Capacity Upgrades150,00079,000229,000Design 2019, Construction 2020Irrigation Total0560,000279,000839,000Parks & RecreatiScheduled to be completed by 2020 A Street Sporting Complex Phase 11,040,000-466,000574,000RCO Funding, Phase I consists of 3 fields out 10 total fields Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Chapel Hill Park420,000280,000700,000Increase to meet current project pricing Scheduled to be completed by 2025 Community Park Northwest1,400,0001,400,000Land PurchaseScheduled to be completed by 2020 Highland Park Multi-Use Building200,000200,000Concession stand and new bathroom facilities Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Kurtzman Shelter60,00065,000125,000Addition of new shelter, and updates to current shelter (artisitic) RemovedMemorial Pool Upgrades500,000-500,0000Was contingent on participation from other partners that is no longer feasibleScheduled to be completed by 2020 Parks & Facilities Sign Replacement35,00035,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Pasco Sporting Complex100,000140,000240,000Batting cages, office remodel, and new shade shelter Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Peanuts Park Restoration5,542,0001,275,0006,817,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Road 54 Erwen Property20,00020,000Parkland to be developed in conjunction with levee lowering Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Road 84 Park800,000-320,000480,000Park project cooperative with PSD at 3 Rivers Elementary Scheduled to be completed by 2022 Sacajawea Levee Lowering100,000131,000231,000Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Sacajawea Trail BNSF Crossing1,650,000-1,525,000125,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Schlagel Park and Boat Basin Improvements720,000-94,000626,000RCO Grant received as part of this. Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Sylvester Park Sporting Courts160,000160,000Replacement of tennis courts with new Futsol court. Parks & Recreation Total011,187,000546,00011,733,000PWRF Scheduled to be completed by 2020 PWRF Irrigation Pump Station Improvements4,271,0004,480,0008,751,000Construction 2019 & 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2021 PWRF Primary Treatment Improvement7,359,000-6,059,0001,300,000Consultant 2019, Design 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Solids Handling Improvements300,00030,000330,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Columbia East Lift Station and Force Main1,000,0007,870,0003,010,00010,880,000PWRF Total1,000,00019,800,0001,461,00021,261,000Sewer Scheduled to be completed by 2020 9th and WA Lift Station731,00020,000751,000Design 2019, Construction 2020Continual annual projectAnnual System Improvements - Development200,000200,000Continual annual projectAnnual System Upsize - Development200,000200,000RemovedBroadmoor Area Lift Station3,500,000-3,500,0000Replaced by Northwest Area Lift StationScheduled to be completed by 2020 Harris Rd Trunk Main2,500,0002,500,000Completed in 2019Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Maitland Lift Station132,00011,000143,000Design 2020, Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Northwest Area Lift Station250,000250,000Design 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Northwest Area Trunkline3,171,5003,171,500Design, Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Pearl Station Lift Station890,000379,0001,269,000Construction 2020RemovedRiver Outfall Phase I6,464,000-6,464,0000Part of WWTP Improvements - Phase 1Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades281,000520,000801,000Design 2019/2020, Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Road 52 and Pearl Street Lift Station270,000514,000784,000Council Scheduled to be completed by 2022WWTP Improvements - Phase 10 2,500,000 2,500,000Design 2020Completed on 2019WTP PLC and Controls Upgrade855,000855,000Sewer Total016,023,000-2,598,50013,424,500Stormwater Continual annual projectAnnual Stormwater Improvements - Development200,000-100,000100,000RemovedCapital Stormwater Participation Program200,000-200,0000Replaced by North Industrial Way Infiltration Retrofit ProjectNorth Industrial Way Infiltration Retrofit Project150,000150,000Design start in 2020Stormwater Total0400,000-150,000250,000EXHIBIT BPage 1 of 2Page 35 of 65
Category Project StatusProject NamePrior Year CarryoverAdopted Budget Authority 2019-2020Proposed Increase/DecreaseProposed Ammended Budget 2019-2020 CommentsTransportation Completed on 201920th Avenue Court Street to I-182440,0000440,000Continual annual projectAnnual Pavement Preservation Program555,000295,000850,000RemovedSacajewea Overlay Project385,000-385,0000Part of Annual Pavement Preservation Program or Residential Overlay ProjectsContinual annual projectResidential Overlay Projects, 130 to 110550,000975,0001,525,000Increase in residential overlay activityContinual annual projectCDBG Overlay Projects, 130 to 110344,5000344,500Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Argent Road Improvements Ph I 20th Ave to Saraceno Way3,255,200-1,440,2001,815,000Design done, Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Argent Road Improvements Ph 2 Rd 36 Road Intersection0250,000250,000Design 2020 - RW NeedScheduled to be completed by 2020 Burns Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Rd 100 to Rr 9023,00023,000Design onlyScheduled to be completed by 2020 Burns Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Rd 84 to Rd 6823,00023,000Design onlyScheduled to be completed by 2020 Burns Road Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Rd 90 to Rr 8423,00023,000Design onlyScheduled to be completed by 2020 Chapel Hill Extension10,103,000-3,154,0166,948,984Scheduled to be completed by 2020 City Wide Traffic Signal Impr Phase 23,000,000-1,053,0001,947,000Construction 2020 & 2021RemovedCrescent Road200,000-200,0000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Interstate 182 Access Evaluation - Phase 250,000200,000250,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 James Street Improvements1,569,000-1,089,000480,000Project schedule moved forwardScheduled to be completed by 2022 Lewis Street Corridor296,000279,000575,000Going to bid in January, 2020 Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Lewis Street Overpass16,447,000-2,484,00013,963,000Going to bid in January, 2020 Completed on 2019Oregon Ave Corridor Improvements Phase 11,746,0321,746,0321,746,032Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Road 68 Interchange Improvement67,000-60,0007,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Road 68 Widening - Interstate 182 to Chapel Hill Blvd216,00092,000308,000Design 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Sandifur Parkway Widening 250,000-225,00025,000Design 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Signage & Striping Imp Rd 68 & Burden225,00035,000260,000Design & Construction 2020Scheduled to be completed by 2020Wrigley Drive Extension567,000 -269,000 298,000Design 2020, Construction 2020Transportation Total1,746,03238,519,700-6,418,18432,101,516Water Continual annual projectAnnual Water System Improvements - Development200,000-37,000163,000On-GoingContinual annual projectAnnual Water System Upsize - Development200,000366,454566,454On-GoingScheduled to be completed by 2020 Butterfield WTP Chlorine Safety325,000-250,00075,000Funds for assessment of needs and plan forwardCompleted on 2019Columbia Water Supply80,00080,00080,000Scheduled to be completed by 2020 Emergency Power Improvements250,000250,000Funds for assessment of needs and plan forwardScheduled to be completed by 2020 Main Replacement - Alley East of Wehe Avenue140,000140,000Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Reservoir Storage Tank - Zone 3750,000750,000Property purchase and design - 2020Completed on 2019Schuman Lane Waterline Extension90,00090,00090,000Scheduled to be completed by 2021 Transmission Main WPWTP Zone 3500,000500,000Design 2020, Construction 2021Scheduled to be completed by 2020Water Main Replacement - Maple Drive, AC Main (Road 100 to Road 103)250,000250,000Design 2020, Construction 2020RemovedWater Main Replacement - Star Lane218,000-218,0000To be completed in 2021Scheduled to be completed by 2021Water Main Replacement - South 18th Avenue73,000-73,0000To be completed in 2021Scheduled to be completed by 2022West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Improvements1,656,000489,0002,145,000Design 2020, Construction 2021Water Total170,000 2,812,000 2,197,454 5,009,454Total 3,003,032 120,283,244 -8,615,230111,668,014EXHIBIT BPage 2 of 2Page 36 of 65
Overview2019-2020 2019-2020 Adopted Proposed Increase/ Budget Budget (Decrease) % Change Beginning Fund Balance $ 86,402,623 $ 86,292,892 $ (109,731) -0.1% Revenue $ 364,099,677 $ 369,969,695 $ 5,870,018 1.6% Expenditures $ 367,834,629 $ 373,102,400 $ 5,267,771 1.4% End Fund Balance $ 82,667,671 $ 83,160,187 $ 492,516 0.6%Page 37 of 65
General Fund – Operating CostMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$2.2M Expense +$1.4M Revenue◦Higher than expected sales tax and building permits◦Sale of City propertiesExpense2019 $200K ◦Higher than expected overtime cost, and increase in insurance premiums. Page 38 of 65
General Fund – Operating Cost (Cont.)2020 +$1.1M ◦Additional Fire and Police overtime◦Additional insurance premium◦Wage scale adjustment for Non-represented employees◦New Policy Considerations◦Additional 0.5 FTE for Deputy Fire Chief (Remaining 0.5 FTE funded by Ambulance Fund)◦Additional 1.0 FTE for Administrative Assistant for Human Resources Department◦Additional 0.25 FTE for Staff Accountant (Remaining 0.75 FTE to be funded by Ambulance Fund)Page 39 of 65
General Fund – Capital CostMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +750KExpense ($1.7M) Revenue◦Station 83 and 84 Relocation Bond Proceeds +$750KExpense◦New AdditionWayfinding +$0.4M (2020-2025 CIP)◦New Addition Fire Station 81 & 82 Remodel & Addition on Bathrooms to Training Facility +$1.15M◦New Addition Peanuts Park +$1.2M (2020-2025 CIP)◦ReductionFire Station 84 Relocation ($4.5M) (Construction Schedule)Page 40 of 65
General Fund – OtherMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue $4.0MExpense +$6.8M Revenue◦GESA LTGO Bond Proceeds+$2M ◦Animal Control LTGO Bond Proceeds +$2MExpense◦Council Approved Chapel Hill Extension LID Bond Investment +$2.1M◦Council Approved Loan forgiveness to Ambulance Fund +$700K◦Council Approved GESA and Animal Control Transfer Out +$4.0MPage 41 of 65
Street FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$260K (5% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$250K (5% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦Residential Overlay Program+$260K Expense◦Residential Overlay Program +$200K◦Transportation Master Plan +$50KPage 42 of 65
Arterial Street FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$0K (0% increase over adopted budget)Expense ($558K) (28% decrease over adopted budget)Revenue◦No changeExpense◦Transportation Capital Projects as presented in 2020-2025 CIPPage 43 of 65
I-182 Impact Fee FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$0K (0% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$201K (118% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦No changeExpense◦Interstate 182 Access Evaluation (formerly Road 76 Overpass in 2020-2025 CIP)Page 44 of 65
Street Overlay FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$0K (0% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$453K (11% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦No changeExpense◦Residential and Arterial Overlay programPage 45 of 65
Revolve Abatement FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$35K (9% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$250K (45% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦Revenue higher than expectedExpense◦Abatement activityPage 46 of 65
Park Development FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$425K (41% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$2.2M (154% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦Higher than expected construction activity in Chapel Hill areaExpense◦Community Park Northwest land purchase (2020-2025 CIP)◦Boothe Fields Parking Lot (2020-2025 CIP)
Page 47 of 65
Capital Improvement REET FundMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$1.2M (41% increase over adopted budget)Expense ($519K) (6% decrease over adopted budget)Revenue◦Higher than expected home sales activity Page 48 of 65
Capital Improvement REET FundExpense◦New AdditionPeanuts Park+$1.2M (2020-2025 CIP)◦New Addition City Hall Remodel +$0.5M◦New Addition Community Center +$.25M (2020-2025 CIP)◦New Addition Lewis Street Overpass +$0.31M (2020-2025 CIP)◦ReductionAnimal Shelter ($1.4M) (Refund from LTGO Bond Proceeds)◦ReductionFire Station 84 Relocation ($0.55M) (Refund from LTGO Bond Proceeds)◦ReductionChapel Hill Extension ($0.4M) (Project cost less than expected)Page 49 of 65
Utilities Fund - WaterMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue ($794K) (3% decrease over adopted budget)Expense +$1.5M (6% increase over adopted budget)Revenue◦Reducing need revenue expected from bond proceeds. Fund is not in need of bond proceeds for this biennium.Expense◦Reservoir Storage Tank Land Purchase (2020-2025 CIP)◦WPWTP Improvements Increase (2020-2025 CIP)◦Combination of increase and decreases in Capital projectsPage 50 of 65
Utilities Fund - SewerMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$0.2M (1% increase over adopted budget)Expense ($2.5M) (8% decrease over adopted budget)Revenue◦Revenue higher than expectedExpense◦Combination of increase and decreases in Capital projectsPage 51 of 65
Utilities Fund - PWRFMid-Biennium Adjustment RequestRevenue +$2.6M (7% increase over adopted budget)Expense +$3.5M (13% decrease over adopted budget)Revenue◦Revenue from processors on major maintenance projects like Bio-solid disposalExpense◦Bio-solid Disposal +$2.0M◦Combination of increase and decreases in Capital projectsPage 52 of 65
Inter/Intra Fund Loans•Inter-fund loans are issued when there is a limited term need for projects/activity. Intra-fund loans are rare but usually between distinct services within funds for internal tracking purposes•Usually longer than one year and need not significant to issue external debt•Inter-fund loans included in this budget cycle are as follows•General to Marina Fund - $450,000 – Repayment schedule of 12/1/2020 when insurance proceeds for dock repair is received•General to Ambulance Fund – $1,300,000 – $700K in loan forgiveness was discussed during 2019-2020 Biennial Budget. Action was pending to see full GEMT impact. •General to Stadium Fund - $1,000,000 – Improvement activity during 2019. Will not be needed if bond proceeds arrive by 12/31/2019.•Intra-fund loans included in this budget cycle are as follows (Has no impact to fund budget)•Water to Irrigation Fund - $815,000 – Part of 2017 rate study and discussed during 2019-2020 Biennial Budget. Action was pending to review capital plans and to not increase debt service cost if not necessary•Water to PWRF Fund - $5,200,000 – Construction of Foster Wells Force Main and Columbia East Lift Station & Force Main. Grant reimbursement and bond issue delayed in 2019Page 53 of 65
SummaryDiscussion:1.Additional Resources◦Additional 1.0 FTE for Deputy Fire Chief (50% General Fund/50% Ambulance Fund)◦Additional 1.0 FTE for Administrative Assistant for Human Resources Department◦Additional 1.0 FTE for Staff Accountant (25% General Fund/75% Ambulance Fund)2.Major Capital Project ScheduleoFire Station 83oFire Station 84oAnimal ControloCommunity CenteroWWTP Plant Improvement (Sewer)oWPWTP Plant Improvement (Water)oPWRF ProjectsPage 54 of 65
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council November 20, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Workshop Meeting: 11/25/19
FROM: Zach Ratkai, Director
Administrative & Community Services
SUBJECT: Amendments to PMC Title 6: Animal Control - Behavioral Testing Standards
per Amended RCW
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The Washington State Legislature recently enacted a new statute, RCW 16.08.110,
which addresses the requirements that cities and counties must meet in order to be able
to enforce or enact breed-specific regulations. In situations where a change in State
statutes are modified, staff and the City Attorney's office review applicable municipal
code sections to assure continued compliance with the amended statue(s) in order to
maintain the City's municipal code and recommend code revisions as appropriate, this
is a case where minor revisions are necessary.
The current provisions in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Title 6 meet most of the
requirements of the new statute; however, a few minor revisions of the City's
regulations are necessary in order to maintain consistency with revised statutes prior to
their effective date of January 1, 2020.
The proposed substantive revisions relating to this ordinance will serve to slightly ease
current regulations by adding additional alternatives for pet owners to demonstrate
compliance with the City's Title 6 code provisions and for frequency of testing. There
are also some formatting revisions and one revision intended to clarify the operative
Page 55 of 65
code section in the event of a violation of Title 6.05.110 and 6.05.320(2).
V. DISCUSSION:
Staff requests discussion and consideration of the attached draft ordinance in order to
remain compliant with recently amended State statues.
Page 56 of 65
Page 1
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Amending Pasco Municipal Code Section 6.05.010 “Definition
of terms”, Section 6.05.080 ”Disposition of unclaimed animals”,
Section 6.05.110 “Refusal to redeem”, Section 6.05.320 “Notice
of quarantine”, and Section 6.05.330 “Potentially dangerous
and dangerous animals”
WHEREAS, with a review of the provisions of the Animal Control Sections of the Pasco
Municipal Code, including consideration of the provisions of the newly enacted RCW 16.08.110,
it is appropriate to amend and update certain sections of Chapter 6.05 PMC. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 6.05.010, entitled “Definition terms” of the Pasco Municipal
Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.05.010 Definition of terms.
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
“Abandon” means the knowing or reckless desertion of an animal by its owner or the causing of
the animal to be deserted by its owner, in any place, without making provisions for the animal’s
adequate care. An animal left without adequate care for three or more days shall be prima facie
evidence that the animal has been abandoned.
“Animal” includes, but is not limited to dogs and cats.
“Animal Control Authority” means the joint power authority formed by interlocal agreement of
the cities of Richland, Pasco and Kennewick, to implement and provide animal control and
sheltering services within the respective cities.
“Animal Control Officer” refers to that person employed by or under contract to the City Animal
Control Authority to enforce the provisions of this title.
“At Heel” A dog shall be deemed to be “at heel” during such times as means that the dog is
positioned and controlled in such a manner so as to remain within a distance of two feet from its
owner or other competent person having charge of such dog.
“At large” means off the premises of the owner or upon the public streets, alleys, public grounds,
school grounds or parks within the City. A dog shall not be deemed at large if:
Page 57 of 65
Page 2
(a) It is attached to a leash or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and not
more than eight feet in length, when said leash or chain is held by a person competent to
restrain and control the dog off the owner’s premises;
(b) It is properly restrained within a motor vehicle or housed in a veterinary hospital;
(c) It is accompanied by and at heel beside the owner or a competent responsible
person;
(d) The dog or dogs are left unattended on the owner’s premises, and it or they shall be
so confined, tied or restrained as to be unable to range beyond the owner’s premises.
“Cat” means and includes female, neutered spayed female, male and neutered male cats.
“Commercial kennel” means any lot, premises, building or structure where four or more dogs or
four or more cats over six months of age are kept.
“Competent person” means any person who, by reason of age, physical ability, and training, is
capable of maintaining control of an animal to the extent required by this chapter.
“Dangerous animal” means any animal that (a) has inflicted severe injury on a human being
without provocation, (b) has killed a domestic or livestock animal without provocation, or (c) has
been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such and
the animal again aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic
animals.
“Dog” means and includes female, neutered spayed female, male and neutered male dogs. For the
purpose hereof, "dog" means a domesticated member of the family canidae, specifically
species Canus lupus familiaris, and excludes nondomesticated members of the family canidae and
any hybrids thereof, including but not limited to wolves, coyotes, wolf -dog hybrids, and coyote-
dog hybrids.
“Domestic animal” means a tame animal in the house or home, or on the property, living with or
used by people for companionship, work, and/or a food source.
“Health Officer” includes any person designated as such by the Benton -Franklin district health
office, or any other person designated as such by the City Council.
“Livestock” includes, but is not limited to, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, swine, goats and fowl kept
or raised on a farm, ranch, or other spread of land, which are raised for home use, profit, or hobby.
“Owner” means any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring,
keeping, having an interest in, or having control or custody of an animal for three consecutive days
or more. An animal is deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for three consecutive days or
more and knowingly permitted to remain on the premises occupied by that person. If the owner of
Page 58 of 65
Page 3
the animal is a juvenile, a parent or other custodian of such juvenile shall for the purposes of this
chapter be treated as the owner of the animal.
“Person” includes any person, firm, organization, partnership, corporation, trust or association of
persons.
“Potentially dangerous animal” means any animal that when unprovoked: (a) inflicts injury on a
human or a domestic animal or livestock, or (b) chases or approaches a person upon the streets,
sidewalks, any public grounds, or upon private property other than that of the animal’s owner, in
a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack, or (c) has a known propensity, tendency, or
disposition to attack, or to cause injury or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans or domestic
animals, or (d) is a Pit Bull Terrier, which means any American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull
Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog or any mixed breed of dog that contains as
an element of its breeding the breed of American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or
American Staffordshire Terrier so as to be identifiable as partially of the breed American Pit Bull
Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or American Staffordshire Terrier.
“Poundmaster” means the chief officer appointed by the Animal Control Authority for the
enforcement of animal control laws and regulations. The Poundmaster may include or employ
Animal Control Officer(s) and/or a Chief Animal Control Officer.
“Proper enclosure” means, while on the owner’s property, a dangerous or potentially dangerous
animal shall be securely confined indoors or in an outside enclosed and locked pen or structure,
resistant to tunneling, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the
animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides not less than five feet high and
a secure top, and shall provide protection from the elements for the animal. The requirement for a
secure top on the enclosure may be waived by the Poundmaster upon showing that it is
unnecessary. This section shall not apply to guard dogs or watchdogs utilized to secure premises
enclosed by a fence or wall, not less than five feet high and resistant to tunneling, located within
an industrial or commercial zone, and engaged in a commercial business.
“Severe injury” means any physical injury that results in death, broken bones or disfiguring
lacerations requiring one or more sutures or cosmetic surgery.
“Veterinary hospital” means a public establishment regularly maintained and operated by a
licensed veterinarian for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injuries of animals.
“Welfare check” means tending to the well-being of an animal.
Whenever a type or breed of animal is described in this chapter, it includes any hybrid, crossbreed
or mixed breed of such animal to any degree that the type or breed can be identified by either the
animal’s appearance, behavior or pedigree.
Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, the Poundmaster or Chief Animal
Control Officer or other public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by an
Page 59 of 65
Page 4
agent of the officer or by any person duly authorized unless this chapter expressly provides
otherwise.
All other words and phrases used in this chapter will have their commonly accepted meanings.
[Ord. 3870, 2008; Ord. 3756 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3723 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3714 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3326 § 1,
1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.010.]
Section 2. That Section 6.05.080, entitled “Disposition of unclaimed animals” of the
Pasco Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.05.080 Disposition of unclaimed animals.
If,
(1) An unlicensed cat or cat whose owner cannot be identified by means of an identicode or
other identification implant, is not claimed and redeemed by its owner within 48 hours; or
(2) A cat or other animal that is licensed or its owner is identifiable by means of an identicode
or other informational implant is not claimed and redeemed by its owner within 72 hours, the
Poundmaster, at his their discretion, may place the animal up for adoption, sell the animal or
humanely destroy the animal. For purposes of determining whether the 72 hours has expired, the
following methods shall be used: (a) if the owner is notified by telephone, time begins when
telephone contact was made with the owner by the Poundmaster; (b) if the owner is mailed notice
by certified and regular mail, time begins when the notice was mailed; and (c) if notice was posted
because the owner of the animal could not be readily determined by the Poundmaster, time begins
when the Poundmaster posted the notice at the animal control agency in a conspicuous location.
[Ord. 3824, 2007; Ord. 3326 § 1, 1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.100.]
Section 3. That Section 6.05.110, entitled “Refusal to redeem” of the Pasco Municipal
Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.05.110 Refusal to redeem.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly refuse to redeem an impounded animal or to
obtain an animal from the Poundmaster or return it to an owner without first paying all impound
fees. Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of an infractionA violation of this
section shall constitute a class 1 civil infraction per PMC 1.05.080, and the violator shall be subject
to the penalties assessed therefor.
(2) Repeated Failure to DedeemRedeem. Any person who knowingly refuses to redeem an
impounded animal or to obtain an animal from the Poundmaster or return it to an owner without
first paying all impound fees, more than two times within a 24-month period, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. [Ord. 4261, 2016; Code 1970 § 8.02.135.]
Section 4. That Section 6.05.320, entitled “Notice of quarantine” of the Pasco
Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Page 60 of 65
Page 5
6.05.320 Notice of quarantine.
(1) Any quarantine of an animal shall be initiated by delivering to the owner or keeper of any
such animal a written notice of such quarantine which shall prescribe the duration of the same;
provided, that the period of said quarantine shall not exceed 10 days unless it shall be determined
that the existence of such disease is present. The delivery of the notice of quarantine to an adult
residing upon the premises where such animal is kept shall be considered as delivery of the notice
to the owner or keeper. Any such animal so quarantined shall be impounded; provided, that, in the
discretion of the Health Officer, said animal may be quarantined upon the premises of the owner
or any other person during such time as the provisions of the quarantine are strictly kept.
(2) During the period of any quarantine made under the provisions of this chapter, the owner
or keeper of any animal so quarantined shall not allow said animal to come in contact with any
other animal or person or permit such animal to run at large on any street or public place in the
City or upon the premises where quarantined unless said premises be enclosed by a secure fence,
nor shall such owner or keeper remove or cause such animal to be removed from said premises
without the consent of the Health Officer. Any person in violation of this subsection shall be guilty
of a A violation of this section shall constitute a class 1 civil infraction per PMC 1.05.080, and the
violator shall be subject to the penalties assessed therefor. These restrictions shall continue until
said animal shall have been released from quarantine. Any animal found running at large as defined
in PMC 6.05.010, or which has been removed from the premises upon which quarantined, shall be
impounded and, unless claimed and redeemed by its owner within two days after the expiration of
quarantine period, may be destroyed by the proper authorities.
(3) Whenever any outbreak of rabies occurs, or when rabies has been diagnosed or a rabid dog
or animal has been present in the City, it is unlawful for any owner, keeper or handler of an animal
to keep or harbor the same within the City limits after the last p ublication of the notice provided
for in subsection (5) of this section, and during the period in said notice prescribed, unless such
dog or animal be securely confined at all times by leash or kept in a tight enclosure from which
such animal cannot escape. Any animal found running at large in the City during said period shall
be impounded and, unless claimed and redeemed by its owner within two days after such
impounding, may be destroyed by the proper authorities. Any health or police officer may destroy
any animal found running at large within the limits of the City during said period when, after
reasonable effort, he any health or police officer shall be unable to impound said animal or after
reasonable investigation shall be unable to locate the owner or keeper thereof.
(4) Any animal that has been bitten by a rabid animal mustshould be destroyed. If the owner
is unwilling to have this done, the animal (dog or cat only) shouldshall be vaccinated and placed
in strict isolation for six months or longer. If the animal has been previously vaccinated with an
approved vaccine within the time limit approved for such vaccine, revaccination and restraint for
90 days shall be carried out.
(5) Upon any outbreak of rabies, or when rabies has been diagnosed within the City limits, or
a rabid dog or animal has been found present, and when, in the judgment of the Health Officer,
Page 61 of 65
Page 6
there is imminent danger of the spread of the disease, such officer shall publish a notice to that
effect in the official newspaper of the City for three successive days, and for six weeks after the
last publication of said notice the provisions of PMC 6.05.090 shall be applicable; provided, that
the Health Officer shall have authority, when in his judgment an extension of said six weeks’ time
is necessary to carry into effect the purpose of this chapter, to extend the said six -week period for
an additional six weeks or such lesser time as he shall deem necessary by notice given in the
manner provided for in this section and to further thereafter and in the same manner continue said
six-week or lesser period until, in histhe Health Officer’s judgment, the said strict quarantine
herein provided for shall be unnecessary. [Ord. 3326 § 1, 1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.310.]
Section 5. That Section 6.05.330, entitled “Potentially dangerous and dangerous
animals” of the Pasco Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.05.330 Potentially dangerous and dangerous animals.
(1) Declaration. The Poundmaster has the authority to declare an animal potentially dangerous
or dangerous and require such animal to have a permit in accordance with this section. The
Poundmaster may declare an animal potentially dangerous or dangerous if hethe Poundmaster has
probable cause to believe that the animal falls within the definitions set forth in PMC 6.05.010. If
the owner of such animal can be readily determined, the Poundmaster shall notify the owner
personally or by certified mail of the declaration. If, however, the owner of such animal cannot be
readily determined, notification shall be waived.
(2) Impoundment. No person shall have, keep or maintain a potentially dangerous or
dangerous animal without first obtaining a permit from the Poundmaster. Any animal meeting this
definition and found at large without a permit will be impounded immediately at the expense of
the owner. If the owner of such animal can be readily determined, the Poundmaster shall notify
the owner personally or by certified or regular mail of the impoundment. If, however, the owner
of such animal cannot be readily determined, notification shall be by posting at the animal control
agency as provided in PMC 6.05.080.
(3) Appeal. Any owner of an animal subject to this section may appeal the determination of
the Poundmaster to the Hearing Examiner for determination provided the appeal is made in writing
and filed with the City Clerk within 10 days of the Poundmaster’s determination. The hearing shall
be scheduled within seven days of the date of service of such notice and the decision of the
Poundmaster shall be stayed and any impoundment shall continue, at the cost of the owner,
pending the appeal.
(a) If the Hearing Examiner finds insufficient evidence to support the declaration, the
declaration shall be rescinded and the restrictions imposed thereby annulled. All impound
fees are the responsibility of the owner of the animal; no animal impound expense and
fee(s) shall be assessed against the City of Pasco or the Animal Control Authority or officer.
(b) If the Hearing Examiner finds sufficient evidence to support the declaration, he/she
shall impose restitution if applicable, and may impose reasonable additional restrictions on
the animal.
Page 62 of 65
Page 7
(c) Decisions of the Hearing Examiner shall be final and conclusive unless a timely
appeal is filed with the Superior Court of Franklin County by an aggrieved party within 21
calendar days from the date of issuance of the decision and any impoundment shall
continue, at the cost of the owner, pending the appeal.
(4) Redemption or Destruction of Animal. An animal impounded under this section shall be
returned to its owner if he compliesthey comply with PMC 6.05.330(5) and 6.05.070 within 72
hours of after notification of impoundment. If, however, the owner of the impounded animal under
this section does not comply with PMC 6.05.330(5) and 6.05.070 within 72 hours after notification
of impounding, such animal shall be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. For purposes
of determining whether the 72 hours have expired, the following methods shall be used: (a) if the
owner is personally served by the Poundmaster, time begins when the owner was personally
served; (b) if the owner is mailed notice by certified and regular mail, time begins when the notice
was mailed; and (c) if the owner of such animal could not be readily determined by the
Poundmaster, notice shall be by posting as provided by PMC 6.05.080 and the time begins at
posting as provided by PMC 6.05.080. EXCEPTION: Upon execution of declaration of removal
by the owner or authorized representative of the owner of the animal and payment of applicable
fees including impound fees, the animal may be released by the Poundmaster into the custody of
the owner or authorized representative of the owner for the immediate and permanent removal of
the animal from Pascothe City.
(5) Permit Required. No person shall have, keep or maintain any potentially dangerous or
dangerous animal without first obtaining an annual permit from the Poundmaster. The fee for such
a permit shall be in addition to the regular annual license fee. A permit will only be granted if the
applicant has provided and maintains: (a) a proper enclosure to properly and safely confine the
animal as determined by the Poundmaster, (b) a conspicuously posted sign on the premises which
clearly warns the public and children that there is a potentially dangerous or dangerous animal on
the property, (c) $250,000 surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28
RCW in a form acceptable to the Poundmaster payable to any person injured by the potentially
dangerous or dangerous animal; or liability insurance, such as homeowner’s insurance, issued by
an insurer qualified under RCW Title 48 in the amount of not less than $250,000 with maximum
deductible coverage not to exceed $2,500, in a form requiring notice to the City of cancellation or
nonrenewal of such policy not less than 30 days prior to its date of cancellation or expiration,
insuring the owner for any personal injuries or property damage inflicted by the animal and (d)
proof that all surrounding property owners and occupants have been notified and given an
opportunity to comment on the confinement plans.
(6) Exemption from Permit Requirement. An animal that is classified as “potentially
dangerous” under the provisions of PMC 6.05.010 may be exempted from the permit requirements
of subsection (5) of this section, provided such animal has passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
test of the American Kennel Club (AKC), as administered by the Poundmaster or the Animal
Control Authority or a reasonably equivalent canine behavioral test as determined by the City, and
received the appropriate certificate from AKC or equivalent approved testing agency. Animals that
pass the AKC CGC test or approved equivalent canine behavioral test are exempt from breed-
based regulations for a period of at least two years. Such animal shall be retested and passed at
Page 63 of 65
Page 8
least once every two years in order to maintain this exemption. Animals that fail the AKC CGC
test or approved equivalent canine behavioral test shall be given the opportunity to retest within a
reasonable period of time, as determined by the City.
(7) Control and Confinement. A dangerous and potentially dangerous animal must be muzzled
and securely leashed, restrained and under the control of a person physically able to control the
animal when away from the property of the owner or keeper; or, while on the property of the
owner, must be securely confined within a “proper enclosure” as defined in PMC 6.05.010 made
of materials strong enough to adequately and humanely confine the dog in a manner which
prevents it from escaping the property and to prevent the entry of young children and kept in
conformance with the requirements of subsection (5) of this section.
(8) Violations and Regulation. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be
guilty of a gross misdemeanor. No person, being the owner of any potentially dangerous or
dangerous animal, shall keep, harbor or maintain the same on or off histheir premises in a manner
endangering or likely to endanger the safety of persons, property or other animals nor shall hethey
allow the same to run at large within the City. It shall be a defense to any charge under this section
involving an alleged potentially dangerous or dangerous animal that the person endangered was
committing, was about to commit or had just committed a trespass or crime and that the animal ’s
reaction was a natural result thereof. The Animal Control AgencyPoundmaster may petition the
Pasco Code Enforcement Board to determine whether an animal should be destroyed. [Ord. 3870,
2008; Ord. 3756 § 2, 2006; Ord. 3714 § 2, 2005; Ord. 3439 § 1, 2000; Ord. 3385 § 1, 1999; Ord.
3326 § 1, 1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.320.]
Section 6. That Section 6.05.370, entitled “Penalty provisions” of the Pasco Municipal
Code, shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
6.05.370 Penalty provisions.
(1) Any person violating any provision of this chapter, except PMC 6.05.100, 6.05.110 (2),
6.05.150 and 6.05.330, is guilty of an infraction. Unless matters in aggravation warrant a greater
civil penalty, each violation shall be subject to a minimum penalty as set forth in Chapter 3.35
PMC, plus all costs and assessments for the following respective violations:
(a) First violation within five years.
(b) Second violation within five years.
(c) Third violation within five years.
(d) Four or more violations within five years.
(2) Each person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any
such person and shall be punished accordingly.
Page 64 of 65
Page 9
(3) Court costs shall be assessed in addition to any other fine, penalty, cost or statutory
assessment imposed. [Ord. 4261, 2016; Ord. 3870, 2008; Ord. 3544 § 1, 2002; Ord. 3534 § 1,
2002; Ord. 3326 § 1, 1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.360.]
Section 7. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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, CMC Eric W. Ferguson
City Clerk City Attorney
Page 65 of 65