TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Rob Crittenden
City Engineer
Public Works
Chris Stenger
Deputy Public Works Director
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Engineering Manager
TITLE:
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Staff Report on Redmond Municipal Code Update - Proposed Changes to Water and Sewers, Buildings and Construction Code
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Public Works Department embraces continued improvement to achieve organizational excellence. As part of this effort, Public Works is proposing updates to multiple Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) sections related to Public Works functions. These updates are intended to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department and to improve operational performance and consistency. This code revision is being coordinated with the APWA Accreditation effort to ensure code authority and operational functions are aligned. Public Works functions are most prominent in RMC Titles 10, 12, 13, and 15. There are also sections related to Public Work functions in RMC Titles 1-7 and 9.
Public Works staff provided an overview of the update process to Council at the June 3, 2025, Planning and Public Works Committee. Staff then presented specific changes to RMC Titles 10 and 12 at the June 24, 2025, study session with Council. Public input was collected on these two Titles through the end of August 2025. Staff is now finalizing the code changes in preparation for a SEPA threshold determination and the preparation of an ordinance for Council approval.
Public Works staff plan to present proposed changes to Titles 13 - Water and Sewer and 15 - Buildings and Construction at the October 7, 2025, Planning and Public Works Committee and will solicit comments and questions from the councilmembers. Staff will then respond to this feedback and revise the code further as warranted. Depending on the time nee...
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