TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Paul Cho |
Traffic Operations Engineering Manager |
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Public Works |
Patty S. Criddle |
Transportation Engineering Supervisor |
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Public Works |
Vangie Garcia |
Deputy Public Works Director |
TITLE:
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Approval of a Fee for the Extended Use of Right of Way for Construction Activities
a. Resolution No. 1585: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the User Fee Schedule for Public Works to Add Fees Associated with Extended Usage of the Rights of Way for Construction Activity
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has allowed the closure of public Right of Way (ROW) for the benefit of private businesses without charging a use fee nor the excise tax on the value of the use fee that has been paid to the State. Private use of ROW limits public access and enjoyment of sidewalks, landscape, bike lanes, parking, and travel lanes. To balance the needs of private businesses with the needs of the public, Public Works is proposing a use fee and the State-required excise tax beginning January 2025 for extended closures of the public right of way.
Proposed use fees are for construction activities.
• Construction Activities: Monthly fee of $0.75 per square foot of closed ROW
This will require adoption of a Fee Resolution.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
RMC 12.08 Street Repairs, Improvements, Alterations, and Business Use
RZC 21.52.050.C Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Other Nonmotorized Connections
RZC Appendix 2 - Table 1 - requires wider sidewalks
Sidewalks, bike lanes, multiuse paths, and trails shall be provided in public rights-of-way or easements across private property that guarantee public access.
RZC Appendix 2 Construction Specification and Design Standards for Streets and Access
• Required:
Council approval is required for adoption of a fee resolution.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Proposed use fees based on neighboring cities’ fees, right sized for Redmond, and are common practice.
OUTCOMES:
The Extended Use of Right of Way Fee proposal creates an incentive for businesses to minimize private use of the public Right of Way to what is necessary so that sidewalks, landscape, bike lanes, parking, and travel lanes can be used as intended.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
June 18, 2024 - Webpage ready to go live.
Week of June 17, 2024 - Email to restaurants and construction businesses.
June 24, 2024 - Shared in e-news.
Week of June 24, 2024 - Shared on city social media.
July 2024 - Plans, Policies, and Regulations Newsletter
July 2024 - Let’s Connect Redmond article and questionnaire posted.
July 25 - Presentation to One Redmond
Week of August 19 - Meet with outdoor dining business owners and solicit feedback.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Share proposed policy and background on a webpage.
Request questions and feedback from affected businesses via email.
Share webpage and request feedback via email newsletters, direct emails, and social media.
Post questionnaire on Let’s Connect Redmond
• Feedback Summary:
Summary will be provided after outreach is complete.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/2/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
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8/13/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the use fees are not approved, the public would continue to be allowed to use public right of way for extended periods of time without a use fee and the City would continue to pay the State excise tax for the occupied square footage.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Fee Resolution
Attachment B: Public Works Fee Resolution