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AGENDA
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
4:00 p.m.
Pasco City Hall – Council Chambers
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments
III. Approval of Minutes:
June 15, 2021 PPFD Meeting Minutes
IV. Claims Approval:
Second (2nd) Quarter 2021 Expenses: $170,839.69
V. Financial Report:
Second (2nd) Quarter 2021
1. Balance Sheet
2. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
VI. Old Business:
Ballot Measures for the November Election Resolution (Zach Ratkai/Eric Ferguson)
▪ Supplemental Funding Request (Zach Ratkai/Dave Zabell)
VII. New Business:
VIII. Other Business:
▪ Upcoming PPFD Board Meetings - Schedule
IX. Adjournment:
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PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD
JUNE 15, 2021
MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order:
Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Board President Morrissette called the meeting to order at
4:04 PM the in the Council Chambers at Pasco City Hall and via GoToMeeting.
Roll Call:
BOARD MEMBERS
CAROLINE BOWDISH Board Member– Secretary/ Treasurer Present
LEONARD DIETRICH Board Member Present
MARIE GILLESPIE Board Member – Vice President Absent
SPENCER JILEK Board Member Present
MARK MORRISSETTE Board Member - President Present
COUNCIL & STAFF
ZACH RATKAI Admin. & Com. Services Director Present
CRAIG MALONEY City Council Liaison Present
ERIC FERGUSON City Attorney Present
DAVE ZABELL City Manager Present
KRYSTLE SHANKS Deputy City Clerk Present
Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments:
None
Approval of Minutes:
Board Member Dietrich moved and Board Member Bowdish seconded a motion to approve the
minutes of the May 25, 2021, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
1. November Election Update
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief update on the schedule to get the sales tax initiative on the
November Ballot:
• 7/6/2021 – PPFD Board Meeting (Could be a Special Meeting or replace Regularly
Scheduled July Meeting)
• 7/12/2021 – City Council Workshop (Presentation)
• 7/19/2021 – City Council Regular Meeting (Hearing)
DRAFT
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• 8/03/2021 – Filing Deadline with Franklin County Auditor
• 11/02/2021 - Election
Discussion ensued between Board Member Dietrich and staff regarding the timeline. Mr.
Ratkai stated that the July 6th PPFD Board Special Meeting is when the Board would draft the
Resolution to take to Council. The Board members were all in agreement with the schedule to
get the item on the November Ballot.
2. Supplemental Funding Request
Mr. Ratkai discussed the negative fund balance for the PPFD Board based on professional
services and legal spending the PPFD would incur for the election. The estimated amounts
were:
• Election Costs – $14,000 to $15,000
• Legal Costs – $25,000
• Professional Services (Ballard King renderings or marketing materials) – $60,000
At the July 6th PPFD Board Special Meeting, the Board will be presented with the 2nd Quarter
Financials. Mr. Ratkai proposed using the supplemental funding to see what the PPFD Board
needs to request from the City.
Board Member Dietrich asked if the Board would be reviewing the Ballard King feasibility
study revisions prior to the presentation to Council. Mr. Ratkai stated he would check on the
status with Ballard King. Mr. Dietrich added that it would be helpful for their July 6th PPFD
Board Special Meeting.
Board Member Dietrich asked if the Washington State review needed to be completed prior to
the July 12th Council Workshop presentation. Mr. Ratkai stated that the Washington State
Department of Commerce review doesn’t have to be done until the PPFD Board takes out debt
or the bond; therefore it doesn’t have to be done prior to the election. Further discussion ensued
on the process, with Mr. Ratkai stating that the review is an additional cost that he will add to
the predicted costs the PPFD Board will incur.
Board Member Jilek asked about the bond amount relating to the draft resolution the Board
would be presenting to Council. Mr. Ratkai answered the draft resolution would be addressed
as its own item later in the meeting.
Board Member Jilek asked if there have been any changes to the initial Ballard King project
of $33M that would require going out for a higher bond. Mr. Ratkai said he didn’t believe
anything had or would change with the design concept that has been developed.
Board Member Bowdish asked if the bond amount figured in the land. Mr. Ratkai replied that
it could.
There was no further discussion.
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3. Proposed Facility Amenity Update and Presentation
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief presentation on the Amenity Update from the Ballard King concept
plan and reminded the Board that it was purely conceptual.
The concept plan was based on industry standards in the Ballard King study and involved two
phases:
• Phase 1 – Indoor and outdoor facilities
• Phase 2 – Competition lap pool with spectator seating
Mr. Ratkai discussed the details and proposed amenities of the conceptual plan and how they
were unique to the region. Concepts included: leisure pools with slides, a competition pool
with spectator seating, locker rooms, storage, administration, rental space, and concessions
which would provide additional revenue. The facility would be for public access rather than
based on membership, as other facilities are in the region. Mr. Ratkai then provided examples
of other similar aquatic centers across the country.
Board Member Dietrich mentioned the City of Yakima’s Aquatic Center. Staff stated they had
not visited the facility.
President Morrisette asked staff to bring back to the Board a list of the aquatic centers and their
addresses that Mr. Ratkai used in his presentation so that the Board members could visit them.
Mr. Ratkai said he would work on getting that list for the Board.
Board Member Jilek asked about the size of the outdoor leisure pool contained in the concept
plan. Mr. Ratkai replied it was proposed to be 19,800 square feet.
Board Member Jilek discussed leisure pool options, in particular a wave pool, and asked if that
was in the conceptual plan. Mr. Ratkai replied that the wave pool was scaled back due to the
initial costs; however, it could be added back into the plan should funds become available.
Brief discussion ensued on the history of various conceptual plans and costs associated.
President Morrisette discussed the draft resolution as a guide to use during the presentation to
Council on the July 12th workshop meeting. He stated it would be helpful for Council to
connect the resolution with what they will be seeing conceptually.
Mr. Ratkai stated he didn’t believe there were any legal prohibitions on adding language
pertaining to specific designs in the resolution, though it may not be advisable to do so.
President Morrisette clarified that he meant that it would be beneficial during their presentation
to Council to discuss or connect what the funds would be used for in the concept plan and
provide examples of what they are trying to communicate to the voters.
Mr. Ratkai cautioned the Board not to tie specifics of the designs into the resolution in case
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plans change. The Board is required to act within in the scope of the resolution, and their hands
should not be tied.
President Morrisette agreed and stressed to the Board the use of the word “conceptual” in the
presentation to Council. He added that it would be helpful for staff to review prior meeting
minutes to explain to Council the options previously considered and how the current concept
was determined.
President Morrisette advised the Board members to read the resolution not just for accuracy,
but also to explain to Council how they arrived at their recommendation to Council.
Board Member Jilek asked if the tribal casino water park previously proposed in King City
was still planned.
Mr. Zabell responded that if the Tribe still had plans for a water park, it would be a long time
out and no commitments have been made. He explained that at the moment, only the casino
and “fuel” have been discussed.
Further discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding the tribal casino project and
potential water park.
Council Member Maloney added that he spoke with Tribal Council members regarding this
topic, and at the time of their conversation the project was several years out and nothing had
been confirmed. Nonetheless, Council Member Maloney believed that there was enough
demand for both facilities to exist, especially given the growth rate in the Tri-Cities projected
for the next 20 years.
There was no further discussion.
New Business:
1. Draft Resolution: Setting November Election Date
Mr. Ferguson provided an overview on how the election process works, how it will look legally
and outlined content in the draft resolution, such as:
• The authority of the Board and municipal corporation formed pursuant to RCW 35.37
and adopted by the City of Pasco.
• Specific powers the Board has to tax under the RCW 82.14.
• Specific powers of the Board to utilize the statute.
• The amount of tax under the statute that the Board could institute (2/10 of 1% sales and
use tax).
• The desire to place 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax imposed to the voters.
• In the event of majority voter approval, the imposition of an additional 2/10 of 1% sales
and use tax to be used to fund [insert action being taken refunding costs associated with
PPFD public facilities current/future].
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Mr. Ferguson addressed a phrase that was repeated multiple times in the draft resolution that
stated, “[insert action being taken refunding costs associated with PPFD public facilities
current/future].” Mr. Ferguson explained that this was an abbreviated description of what the
PPFD Board would like to define in the resolution and present to Council. It should be specific
enough to define the intent of the taxes, but not so defined that the project loses flexibility.
Board Member Jilek asked if they need to specify how long a bond would be.
Mr. Ferguson said that could be an issue, as the financial environment at the time the bond is
issued is still unknown. The Board should not get itself hemmed into a specific timeline.
Mr. Zabell concurred.
Mr. Ferguson outlined items, such as:
• What a general/special election will look like.
• Where the full amount of the funds will be used.
• What action the Board will be taking if they move forward with the vote.
• That the Board would be seeking the 2/10 of 1% for the purpose of paying costs of the
improvements identified in the resolution.
• That the tax would sunset upon the repayment of bonds issued to fund these
improvements.
• Request for the Auditor to move forward with the general/special election and certify
the results of the election.
• The Board would then have the authority to begin collecting that tax.
Mr. Ferguson explained the two-step process and that prior to the election the resolution needs
City of Pasco Council approval to be in compliance with the charter. Mr. Ferguson will
confirm if this language needs to be placed in the resolution.
Board Member Dietrich asked if the resolution would need to contain both Phase 1 and Phase
2. Mr. Ferguson replied that the resolution needed to include both phases. If it does not, the
bond will sunset and Phase 2 funding would have to be approved by the voters separately in
another election. Further discussion ensued regarding the phases and funding relating to the
bond.
Council Member Maloney stated that the language in the resolution will end up on the ballot;
however, additional information, such as graphics, concepts and the intent of the PPFD Board
would be provided outside of the resolution.
Mr. Ferguson agreed that the language of the resolution just needs to be specific enough to
show credibility of the PPFD Board to support the project to Council, and the Council will
have the accountability to the voters. Although it is not a legal requirement for the statute, it
is a credibility issue with the Council and public.
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President Morrisette stated that at the City Council presentation on July 12th, he wants to
connect the resolution with the work and consideration the Board has done.
Council Member Maloney stated that Council is used to reviewing resolutions that are more
general and looks for intent rather than specific details of the resolutions and that the
presentation would provide the additional information that Council is used to seeing.
President Morrisette added he would like more preparation in order to anticipate Council’s
questions.
Mr. Ferguson reminded the Board that Council can support their resolution but will not be able
to change it, so it needs to be the resolution the Board wants Council to support and approve.
President Morrisette discussed the upcoming special meeting on July 6th to approval the draft
and approve the resolution.
There was no further discussion.
Other Business:
There was brief discussion on the timing of the packet prior to the July 6th special meeting. Mr.
Ratkai stated that he would work with Mr. Ferguson to get the packet out prior to July 6th.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.
APPROVED this ___ day of ________, 2021.
________________________________ ________________________________
Mark Morrissette, President Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
JE / CHECK Date Status Source Payee Name
Transaction
Amount
Revenue
931.13.590.31.1311 PFD Sales
2021-2755 4/30/2021 JE Wa State Treasurer-Apr. Tax Collection 51,783.04
2021-3366 5/28/2021 JE Wa State Treasurer-May Tax Collection 65,070.05
116,853.09
931.13.590.34.4527
2021-0909 4/1/2021 JE Pasco PFD 1,666.67
2021-0909 5/1/2021 JE Pasco PFD 1,666.67
2021-0909 6/1/2021 JE Pasco PFD 1,666.67
5,000.01
Total Revenue 121,853.10$
Expense
931.13.590.54.4530 Legal Services
2021-0912 4/12/2021 Accounts Payable Kerr Law Group 261.00
2021-1267 5/12/2021 Accounts Payable Kerr Law Group 54.00
2021-1613 6/11/2021 Accounts Payable Kerr Law Group 1,228.50
1,543.50
931.13.590.54.4540 Organization Services
2021-0862 4/5/2021 Accounts Payable Kennewick Public Facilities District-March 48,437.45
2021-1148 5/3/2021 Accounts Payable Kennewick Public Facilities District-April 51,783.04
2021-1467 6/1/2021 Accounts Payable Kennewick Public Facilities District-May 65,070.05
165,290.54
931.13.590.54.4524 Advertizing
2021-1553 6/4/2021 Accounts Payable Tri City Herald 158.21
$ 158.21
931.13.590.54.4635 Insurance Premiums
2021-117 4/1/2021 JE Insurance Premiums 282.48
2021-117 5/1/2021 JE Insurance Premiums 282.48
2021-117 6/1/2021 JE Insurance Premiums 282.48
847.44
931.13.590.54.4900 I/F Admin Services
2021-1534 4/1/2021 JE City of Pasco 1,000.00
2021-1534 5/1/2021 JE City of Pasco 1,000.00
2021-1534 6/1/2021 JE City of Pasco 1,000.00
3,000.00
Total Expense 170,839.69$
CITY OF PASCO - PRODUCTION
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 4/1/2021 - To Payment Date: 6/30/2021
PFD Pasco Support
ASSETS
Cash (25,128)$
Sales Tax Receivable -
Prepaid Insurance 1,695
TOTAL ASSETS (23,433)
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable -
TOTAL LIABILITIES -
TOTAL NET ASSETS (23,433)$
PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2021
Annual Current YTD Variance % Received/
2021 Period 2021 Budget / YTD Used
Account Description Budget Acitivity Actual Actual Actual
REVENUES
Sales Tax 500,000$ 116,853$ 165,291$ 334,709$ 33.06%
City of Pasco Grant 20,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 50.00%
Interest Income 200 - - 200 0.00%
Total Revenues 520,200 121,853 175,291 344,909 33.70%
EXPENDITURES
Advertising/Publications 500 158 158 342 31.64%
Legal Services 1,200 1,544 1,787 (587) 148.88%
Kennewick PFD 500,000 165,291 165,291 334,709 33.06%
Professional Services 5,000 - 113 4,887 2.26%
Insurance 3,150 847 1,695 1,455 53.81%
Administrative Services 12,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 50.00%
Total Expenditures 521,850 170,840 175,043 346,807 33.54%
Net Change in Fund Balances (1,650) (48,987) 247 (1,897) -14.99%
Beginning Fund Balance, January 1 (29,680)(29,680)(29,680) (29,680) 0.00%
Ending Fund Balance (31,330)$ (78,667)$ (29,433)$ (31,578)$ -0.79%
As of June 30, 2021
PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES & CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Resolution _____ - 1
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ELECTION, TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021, TO SEEK A 2/10 OF 1% SALES AND USE TAX
PROVISION FOR THE CONSTRCUTION OF AN AQUATIC CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District was duly formed pursuant to Chapter
35.57 of the Revised Code of Washington on _________________, July 15, 2002, by the adoption
of City of Pasco Ordinance No. _________, 3558, and granted all powers provided by law pursuant
to RCW 35.57.010; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District is authorized pursuant to RCW 82.14.048
and RCW 82.14.390 to submit to the voters of the District a proposition for the increase of the
sales and use tax for the purpose of providing funds for the costs associated with the financing,
refinancing, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling,
repairing, and reequipping of its public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors has, after due
consideration and significant research, has determined that it is in the best interest of the District
to design, construct, and operate an indoor/outdoor aquatic center with future competition pool
using a $40 million bond repayable over twenty-five (25) years;[insert action being taken
refunding costs associated with PPFD public facilities current/future]; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District Board has determined that the imposition
of an additional 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax would provide sufficient funding for the design,
construct, and operate an indoor/outdoor aquatic center with future competition pool using a $40
million bond repayable over twenty-five (25) years[insert action being taken refunding costs
associated with PPFD public facilities current/future]; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors desires to place the
issue of whether there should be an additional 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax imposed to the voters
of the District; and
WHEREAS, in the event of majority voter approval, the Pasco Public Facilities District
shall impose an additional 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax to be used to fund design, construct, and
operate an indoor/outdoor aquatic center with future competition pool using a $40 million bond
repayable over twenty-five (25) years[insert action being taken refunding costs associated with
PPFD public facilities current/future] and this tax will expire upon the repayment of issued bonds
to fund the improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT as follows:
Section 1. A general/special election is hereby requested of the Franklin County
Auditor to be conducted within the Pasco Public Facilities District on [Date of Election] November
Resolution _____ - 2
2, 2021, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the District for their approval or
rejection, a proposition to impose an additional 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax for the purposes of
funding the design, construct, and operate an indoor/outdoor aquatic center with future competition
pool using a $40 million bond repayable over twenty-five (25) years[insert action being taken
refunding costs associated with PPFD public facilities current/future].
Section 2. The revenues from a sales and use tax would be to fund design, construct,
and operate an indoor/outdoor aquatic center with future competition pool using a $40 million
bond repayable over twenty-five (25) years[insert action being taken refunding costs associated
with PPFD public facilities current/future].
Section 3. The proposition to be submitted to the voters of the Pasco Public Facilities
District shall read substantially as follows:
THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION [prop # here] FOR
FUNDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN AQUATICS FACILITY
WITHIN THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT.
The Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors adopted Resolution [Resolution # here]
concerning construction of an Aquatics Facility within the Pasco Public Facilities District. This
proposition would authorize a sales and use tax increase of 2/10th of 1% for the purpose of paying
the cost of the improvements identified in Section 2 of the Resolution. The tax would sunset upon
the repayment of any bonds issued to fund these improvements.
SHOULD THIS PROPOSITION BE APPROVED?
Yes ________
No ________
Section 4. The Pasco Public Facilities Board of Directors hereby directs its Clerk to
provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the Franklin County Auditor for the calling of a
general/special local election pursuant to RCW 29A.04.321 to be held on [date of election here].
Section 5. The Franklin County Auditor is hereby requested, consistent with the
statutory requirements, to cause the proposition identified above to be on the [date of election
here], ballot; conduct the election; canvass the votes; and certify the results.
Section 6. In the event of majority voter approval, the Pasco Public Facilities District
shall take measures to impose the addition of a 2/10 of 1% sales and use tax and to provide that
those funds be used for the purpose of funding the acquisition, construction and maintenance of
an aquatics facility and will expire upon repayment of bonds.
PASSED this ______ day of ________________, 2021.
Resolution _____ - 3
PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
__________________________________
Mark Morrissette, President
Attest: Approved as to Form:
__________________________________ _______________________________
Debby Barham Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
Pasco City Clerk City Attorney