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 |
Jon Spangler |
City Engineer |
TITLE:
title
Approve Adoption of Transportation Benefit District (TBD) - Staffing Authorization and Budget Adjustment
a. Ordinance No. 3135: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Ordinance No. 3110, 3129, and 3130 by Making Adjustments to the City’s 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, in Exhibit 1
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Adoption of the Transportation Benefit District program and staffing.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond ordinance 3120 adopted Municipal Code chapter 3.93 establishing a Transportation Benefit District.
• Required:
Ordinances require Council approval.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The transportation improvements funded by the district shall be made to protect the City’s long-term investments in its infrastructure, reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue optimal performance of the infrastructure over time, avoid more expensive infrastructure replacements in the future and to improve multi-modal connectivity within the City of Redmond.
Proposed Staffing: (10) FTEs
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Supervisor - (1.00 FTE) |
$ 211,024 |
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Lead- (1.00 FTE) |
$ 181,650 |
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Maintenance Technician 1 - (1.00 FTE) |
$ 162,909 |
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Maintenance Technician 2 - (1.00 FTE) |
$ 162,909 |
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Maintenance Technician 3 - (1.00 FTE) |
$ 162,909 |
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Maintenance Technician 4 - (1.00 FTE) |
$ 162,909 |
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Administrative Supervisor - (1.00 FTE)* |
$ 40,047 |
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Financial Analyst Sr. - (1.00 FTE)* |
$ 43,721 |
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Accountant - (1.00 FTE)* |
$ 42,932 |
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Senior Engineer - (1.00 FTE) (100% CIP funded) |
$ 0 |
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2024 Total |
$ 1,171,009 |
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*0.25 FTE funded from the TBD, the remaining funding will be allocated from the utility funds and CIP |
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Proposed Operating Budget:
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Overtime |
$ 37,500 |
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Uniforms/Safety Gear |
$ 7,500 |
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Training |
$ 7,500 |
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Travel |
$ 5,000 |
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Professional Services |
$ 175,000 |
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Small tools |
$ 2,000 |
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Miscellaneous |
$ 20,000 |
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Wireless |
$ 5,000 |
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Fleet |
$ 20,000 |
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Operating Supplies |
$ 25,000 |
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Vehicles, equipment, computers, tools |
$ 700,000 |
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2024 Total |
$ 1,004,500 |
Proposed CIP additions:
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Concrete Program (concrete, asphalt, tree maintenance) |
$ 550,000 |
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Pavement Repair Program (additional funding) |
$ 500,000 |
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2024 Total |
$ 1,050,000 |
Approved funded projects:
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Pavement Management - NE 24th Street (West Lake Sammamish Parkway to 172nd Avenue NE) |
$ 555,006 |
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Pavement Management - Avondale Road (NE 90th Street to Novelty Hill Road) |
$ 587,426 |
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2024 Total |
$ 1,142,432 |
Total 2024 expenditures = $4,367,941
The Transportation Benefit District will be accounted for in a special revenue fund (150). The budget adjustment will move the revenue currently budgeted in the Transportation Major Maintenance fund (096) to the special revenue fund (150), create an operating budget for the concrete crew and support staff and budget for a transfer to the transportation fund (096) to pay for CIP project expenditures.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
The District was established in May 2023 with collection of funds beginning in January of 2024.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The Transportation Benefit District is expected to bring in approximately $5.5 million annually.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Capital Investment Program
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Transportation Benefit District
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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4/5/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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4/12/2022 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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5/2/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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5/9/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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5/16/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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6/6/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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6/13/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
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6/20/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/21/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Funding collection will begin in January of 2024 - funds will not be able to be used to meet intended goals until staffing and a program are adopted.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Needed improvements to the transportation infrastructure will not move forward.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance 2023-2024 Budget Adjustment #3
2023-2024 Public Works Staff Authorization - Revised
Transportation Benefit District Staff Authorization