Form revised August 4, 2003

 

FISCAL NOTE

 

Department:

Contact Person/Phone:

DOF Analyst/Phone:

Finance

Glen Lee

684-8079

Legislative

Martha Lester  684-8149

 

 

Legislation Title:  AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 Adopted Budget, including the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and from various funds in the Budget; making cash transfers between various City funds and subfunds; establishing a new appropriation; creating positions; abrogating positions; amending the CIP; and revising allocations in the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program for certain Seattle City Light projects; all by a three-fourths vote of the City Council.

 

·        Summary of the Legislation:

This Council Bill is the first quarterly supplemental of 2006.  This Bill proposes several adjustments to the 2006 Adopted Budget and 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program. 

 

·        Background:

 

During the course of a year City departments must make several adjustments to their budgets.  Adjustments are required in order to:

·        implement programs approved in the Adopted Budget or subsequent legislation,

·        accept grants,

·        adjust to unanticipated revenues or expenses, or

·        correct for technical mistakes in the Adopted Budget.

 

The Department of Finance compiles the majority of recent requests for spending adjustments to the 2006 Adopted Budget into a quarterly ordinance for review and approval by Council.  This Bill includes requests for adjustments from the first quarter of 2006.

·        Please check one of the following:

 

____    This legislation does not have any financial implications.

 

_X_     This legislation has financial implications.

The Attachment to this Fiscal Note provides descriptions of the financial and program implications of this ordinance.

·        What are the possible alternatives to the legislation that could achieve the same or similar objectives The same objective could not be achieved without this legislation.

 

·        Is the legislation subject to public hearing requirements?  NO

 

·        Other Issues:  NO


 

 

Item

Title/Description

Amount/ FTE

1.1

Sound Transit Traffic Control Agreement (TCA) adjustment (General Subfund)

(308,400)

 

This action adjusts traffic control service levels, bringing them into line with the number of billable work hours currently projected under the 2006 contract.  This action does not create police layoffs; all personnel will be transferred to vacant positions.

 

1.2

Interbay Debt Service (Park and Recreation Fund)

(25,925)

 

This action reduces the Golf Budget Control Level to reflect the fact that debt service related to the Interbay Golf facility will now be paid for from the Bond Interest and Redemption Fund.  The Department currently pays a debt payment for the Interbay Golf facility.  In 2001, the Department purchased the rights associated with Interbay Family Golf Centers, Inc., (see ordinance 120264) and established the Interbay Golf Facility Bond Fund (34560) for this purpose.  In 2005, the remaining balance in this fund of $25,925 was transferred to the City's Bond Interest and Redemption Fund in order to close the Interbay Golf Fund.

 

2.1

1% for Art Adjustment (Municipal Arts Fund)

36,740

 

This action increases the Municipal Arts Fund budget by $36,740 to adjust for additional 1% for Art funding from Parks.  During Council deliberations on the 2006 Budget, additional funds were added to several of Parks' 1% eligible CIP projects. However, the related adjustment was not made in Arts' 2006 Adopted Budget.

 

2.2

Increase appropriation for domestic violence program (Human Services Operating Fund)

13,000

 

Funds will be used for counseling of youth sexual assault victims with a history of prostitution.  These funds come from pretrial diversion fees paid by persons soliciting prostitution.  Fees are paid to Seattle Municipal Courts and deposited in the Sex Industry Victim's Fund and are transferred to the Human Service Department.  HSD has already received the revenues for this appropriation.

 

2.3

Communications Advisor Position (General Subfund)

35,000

 

This action provides $35,000 to increase funding of an existing Communications Advisor position to 39 hours a week.  This position is on loan from SPU to OSE for 2006, and current SPU funding provides for 20 hours a week.  Additional communications support is needed because OSE's workload from several City environmental initiatives, such as the Climate Protection Initiative and the Green Seattle Partnership, is much greater than anticipated.  In particular, this position will coordinate several community events for the Climate Protection Initiative, provide communication support for the Green Seattle Partnership, coordinate OSE correspondence, and maintain OSE's website.

 

2.4

Cost Share of US Environmental Protection Agency Executive Loan Program (General Subfund)

20,000

 

This action provides $20,000 to continue OSE's Executive Loan program with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Seattle Office.  Under this program, a senior staff person from EPA works for OSE for approximately two years, helping to implement the City's environmental priorities.  The City and EPA share the cost of the position.  Because the current EPA contract runs through May 2006, the Adopted Budget only includes six months of funding for the position. OSE is currently negotiating a new contract with EPA that will likely run through the end of 2007.  This increase covers the City's cost-share for the remainder of 2006, during which the EPA loaned executive will focus primarily on the Climate Protection Initiative and the Green Seattle Partnership.

 

2.5

Climate Protection Initiative (General Subfund)

50,000

 

This action provides $50,000 to support the Climate Protection Initiative in 2006. When the 2006 Budget was adopted, the scope of the Climate Protection Initiative and OSE's involvement in it were not fully known. This funding allows OSE to the following: 1) update the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which measures the City’s and the community’s progress toward meeting Kyoto targets; 2) produce the Seattle Climate Action Plan, which will be the City’s response to the Green Ribbon Commission’s climate protection recommendations; and 3) create two additional work stations to host a regional branch of the International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), an organization that is partnering with OSE to implement the Mayor’s Climate Protection Initiative.

 

2.6

Labor Agreement Retroactive Costs (General Subfund)

750,000

 

The 2005 appropriations for the costs associated with members of Local 27 (Fire Fighters) were dollar estimates of the value of the contract's bargainable items.  Those estimates have now have been revised based on a more detailed analysis of the terms of the agreed contract.  The total retroactive cost is $2.2 million.  In a separate piece of legislation, the Department is carrying $1.45 million forward from lapsed budget authority in their 2005 Budget.  The difference, which is addressed in the first quarter supplemental, is $750,000.

 

2.7

Rental Property Management (1999 Bond Issuance Subfund for the 1998 Libraries for All Fund)

57,000

 

This action increases the Library Rental Properties project by $57,000 to cover anticipated maintenance expenses at surplus property that the Library will dispose of when LFA branch projects are completed.  The maintenance expenses are funded by rental revenue.  The Library needs to ensure that these rental properties are maintained so that the LFA program can maximize revenue from them.

 

3.1

Montlake Community Center - Sale of modular building (2000 Parks Levy Fund)

11,426

 

This action increases the budget appropriation of the Montlake Community Center (MCC) renovation project (Project K733102) by $11,426.  As part of the renovation of the MCC, a modular building at MCC that had previously been donated to the City by the MCC Advisory Council, was sold in 2005.  The revenue from the sale of the building ($11,426) was deposited into the 2000 Parks Levy Fund in 2005.

 

3.2

Relocation of Tenants of Recently Acquired Property (2000 Parks Levy Fund)

11,900

 

This action provides $11,900 in budget appropriation for the relocation of tenants of the Greenwood and Fremont Peak parks per previous sale agreements.  The relocation will be funded by rental revenue collected from the tenants from the time the Department acquired the property under the 2000 Parks Levy Opportunity Fund program.  The rental revenue has been deposited into the 2000 Parks Levy Fund.

 

3.3

SPU Green Roof Project (Library Fund)

133,795

 

This action increases the Library's Collections and Administration budget by $133,795 to purchase and install monitoring equipment for the green roof at the Ballard Library.  The Library entered into a memorandum of agreement with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) in 2005 to use SPU funds to measure the effect of the green roof on the volume and timing storm water flows and the quality of water draining from the roof.  Funding is limited to the $133,795 but monitoring is expected to continue for three years.

 

4.1

Increase appropriation authority for program income received as loan repayment (Low-Income Housing Fund)

1,396,343

 

This action increases appropriation authority for program income received in the Multi-Family Production and Preservation program from the ID Village Square I loan payoff. These funds will be available for programming through a 2006 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) round.  There are no position implications.  Any unexpended or unencumbered portions of this appropriation shall not lapse and shall be carried forward from year to year until funds are fully expended, unless abandoned by ordinance.

 

4.2

Increase appropriation authority for program income received (Low-Income Housing Fund)

53,208

 

This action increases appropriation authority for program income received in the Low Income Housing Fund for a loan payoff associated with a surplus City-owned site. Funding will be used to support affordable housing development on other surplus City owned sites.  There are no position implications.  Any unexpended or unencumbered portions of this appropriation shall not lapse and shall be carried forward from year to year until funds are fully expended, unless abandoned by ordinance.

 

4.3

Increase appropriation authority for the Sheraton Bonus and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Contribution (Low-Income Housing Fund)

302,800

 

This action increases appropriation authority for the Sheraton Bonus and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) contribution.  There are no position implications.  Any unexpended or unencumbered portions of this appropriation shall not lapse and shall be carried forward from year to year until funds are fully expended, unless abandoned by ordinance.

 

4.4

Industrial Lands Strategy (Planning and Development Fund)

150,000

 

This action funds the preparation of an Industrial Lands Strategy that will provide guidance for decisions on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan, decisions on zoning regulations and map changes, and city investments in economic development. The Strategy will estimate the future need for industrial land in Seattle, determine Seattle's current competitive advantage in the manufacturing and industrial market, and recommend methods for protecting land for industrial uses, including water dependent uses. The Strategy will also outline tools to attract new and emerging industries to promote economic diversity and support the creation of high wage jobs.

 

4.5

Elder Health Northwest (Human Services Operating Subfund)

86,000

 

This action supports enhanced mental health services to multiethnic frail older and disabled adults through professional interventions by social workers, nurses, and mental health specialists in three locations in Seattle.  Approximately 350 older and disabled adults will receive support.

 

4.6

National Union of Eritrean Women in Seattle (Human Services Operating Subfund)

54,000

 

This action supports volunteer activities of the National Union of Eritrean Women in Seattle.   Resources will support the National Union's efforts to strengthen academic and social achievement in the Eritrean community.   Support may also be provided to foster English-as-a-second-language initiatives that enhance the capacity of community members to improve academically and economically.

 

4.7

Nikkei Concerns (Human Services Operating Subfund)

$108,000

 

This action supports culturally-appropriate activities for clients served by Nikkei Concerns in the areas of skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day services and continuing education resources for low income frail elderly persons.  These activities strengthen functional abilities and will enhance quality of life where other funding resources are not available.

 

4.8

Evaluation of Alcohol Impact Areas (General Subfund)

$42,500

 

This action provides funding for an evaluation of the mandatory restrictions that the City will ask the Washington State Liquor Control Board to impose in the Central Core and North Alcohol Impact Areas.  The evaluation will measure illegal activity and public perceptions before and after the restrictions are imposed, and will include an examination of any displacement effects.

 

5.1

Washington State Archives Local Records Grant Program (Municipal Arts Fund)

5,000

 

This action increases spending authority for the Municipal Arts Fund, to reflect a $5,000 grant from the State. The grant funding will be used to create digital archives of the Public Art permanent collection files.  The funding provides for some supplies and the cost of scanning materials for this extensive collection.

 

5.2

Healthy Worksite Summit Grant (General Subfund)

500

 

This action increases the Department of Executive Administration appropriation by $500 to reflect a grant from the Association of Washington Cities to fund a workplace employee program promoting healthy lifestyles.  There are no restrictions or service impacts associated with acceptance of the grant.

 

 

5.3

Carkeek Park Salmon Slide Donation (Cumulative Reserve Subfund – Unrestricted Subaccount)

2,500

 

This action appropriates a $2,500 grant from the Carkeek Park Advisory Council for use in renovating the Salmon Slide at Carkeek Park.  The renovation of the Salmon Slide project was previously awarded $14,200 in funding from the Neighborhood Response Program (K73508). The grant was received in December 2005.

 

5.4

South Lake Union Armory Roof Repair and Seismic Upgrades (Cumulative Reserve Subfund – Unrestricted Subaccount)

534,922

 

This action appropriates a grant of up to $534,922 from FEMA for seismic upgrades of the SLU park armory.  This funding will represent 75% of the existing project, the South Lake Union Park - Armory Assessment and Roof Repair Project (K732224).  The additional $178,307 supplied as a 25% match to this FEMA grant will come from REET II resources that have already been appropriated by Council for the project, which brings the project total to $713,229.  The grant was awarded in November 2005 (Washington State Military Dept. Grant  #E06-223) and accepted by the Chief of Police.  The Department of Parks and Recreation will implement the work on behalf of the Police Department .  Funding will be provided upon receipt by FEMA of invoices for reimbursable costs.  The grant expires 9/15/2008.

 

5.5

Boren-Pike-Pine Lighting Grant (2000 Parks Levy Fund)

27,000

 

This action appropriates a $27,000 grant from Washington Real Estate Holdings, LLC to provide lighting in connection with the Parks Department installation of the architectural urns at the Boren-Pike-Pine Park (recently renamed Plymouth Pillars Park) and coloration of concrete flatwork paving throughout the park.  The funding will be provided as reimbursement for the cost of these elements.  This work will be done as part of the Boren-Pike-Pine Redevelopment Project (K733067).  The Department has received a signed Letter of Intent from Washington Real Estate Holdings, LLC, confirming their commitment to donate $27,000 to the project.

 

5.6

Yesler Community Center Energy Conservation Grant (1999 Seattle Center/Community Centers Fund)

5,000

 

This action appropriates a $5,000 Conservation Grant from Puget Sound Energy to upgrade the boiler at Yesler Community Center (K733481).  The grant reimburses the City for partial costs of installing a high efficiency condensing boiler instead of WA state code minimum efficiency boiler.  The grant funds were received in November 2005 and deposited into the 1999 Seattle Center/Community Centers Fund, which paid for the initial expense.

 

5.7

Support for Anti-Gang Activities in Southwest Seattle (Human Services Operating Fund)

32,000

 

This action provides budget authority to spend a $32,000 increase in the Weed and Seed grant for the Youth Asset Development and Education Support Program.  Funds will be used for additional contract(s) with emphasis on anti-gang activities in Southwest Seattle. There are no additional costs for administering these funds and there are no local match requirements.

 

5.8

Support for Reinvesting in Youth Project (Human Services Operating Fund)

40,000

 

This action provides budget authority to spend a $40,000 increase in a Seattle Foundation grant to the Reinvesting in Youth project.  Funds will be used for the Promising Program Evaluation and development of the Elements of Successful Programs Prevention Guidebook.  There are no additional costs for administering these funds and there are no local match requirements.

 

5.9

Support for Reinvesting in Youth Project (Human Services Operating Fund)

224,322

 

This action provides budget authority to spend a $224,322 increase in the Paul G. Allen Foundation grant to the Reinvesting in Youth project.  Funds will be used in three programmatic areas: the Promising Program Evaluation, the System Change/Lessons Learned Evaluation, and the Elements of Successful Programs Technical Assistance Project. There are no additional costs for administering these funds and there are no local match requirements.

 

5.10

Support for Reinvesting in Youth Project (Human Services Operating Fund)

198,712

 

This action provides budget authority to spend a $198,712 increase in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to the Reinvesting in Youth project.  Funds will pay for staffing, training, communications and evaluation for three programmatic areas  (Juvenile Justice Intervention Services expanded intervention services program, the Promising Program Evaluation, and the System Change/Lessons Learned Evaluation), as well as the development of the Elements of Successful Programs Prevention Guidebook. There are no additional costs for administering these funds and there are no local match requirements.

 

5.11

Support for Seattle Early Reading First Project (Human Services Operating Fund)

65,000

 

This action provides budget authority to spend a $65,000 increase in the federal Department of Education grant to the Seattle Early Reading First (SERF) project.  This will result in an approved no-cost grant extension and budget modification through the Department of Education.  The SERF program works to enhance early childhood literacy through training, education and support.  There are no additional costs for administering these funds and there are no local match requirements.

 

5.12

Burke-Gilman Trail Extension, Chief Sealth Trail and S Henderson Street Improvements projects federal grants (Transportation Operating Fund)

1,745,447

 

This action appropriates three federal Transportation Enhancement Program grants to supplement the budgets of existing Transportation capital projects.  The grants are $540,000 for Chief Sealth Trail; $720,000 for Burke Gilman Trail Extension and $485,447 for S Henderson Street Improvements.

 

5.13

Bridges and major roadway structures grant (Transportation Operating Fund)

6,600

 

This action appropriates a $6,600 grant from the Office of the Washington Secretary of State, Division of Archives and Records Management, to assist in reproducing vital records related to the city's bridges and major roadway structures in both electronic and micrographic format.  Reproducing these records, which are maintained by SDOT's Roadway Structures Division, will help to ensure their availability in the event of a disaster that impacts the bridges and major roadway structures.  The documents are essential to allow SDOT to determine the structural integrity of the bridges and other structures for emergency response activities to be carried out by city, state and federal authorities.  The files will be scanned, placed on microfilm, and stored and made available electronically at multiple locations.

 

5.14

Sand Point Way NE and 40th Ave NE sidewalk improvements (Transportation Operating Fund)

128,163

 

This action appropriates a $128,163 state Transportation Improvement Board Grant.  A separate action amends the CIP to include TC366690 - Sand Point Way NE Pedestrian Improvements (see attachment).  The state grant will partially fund the construction of a five foot concrete walkway on the northeast side of Sand Point Way NE from 40th Ave NE to 41st Ave NE.

 

5.15

Hazmat Equipment Grant (General Subfund)

121,674

 

This action increases the SFD budget for the purchase of hazardous material detection equipment, search and rescue tools and decontamination clothing.  King County has a balance remaining from their Urban Area Security Initiative 2004 allocation and has made funds available to local jurisdictions within the county.  This grant funding will enhance the Department's response capability for detection and decontamination of hazardous materials and its removal  from the incident "hot zone."

 

5.16

Hazmat Training/Exercise Grant (General Subfund)

2,000

 

This action increases the SFD budget to support a single day training exercise involving eight King County and four Pierce County hazardous materials response providers.  Washington State's Emergency Management Division is providing the grant funds. The grant is a one-time allocation with no local share required.

 

5.17

Grant for Police Overtime Expense to Protect Critical Infrastructure (General Subfund)

36,445

 

This action appropriates a $36,445 grant from the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division to the Homeland Security BCL in the Police Department to cover the cost of homeland security related overtime activities.  The reimbursed overtime expenses occurred during the July-August 2005 Orange Alert in the aftermath of the London subway bombing incident.  The overtime deployments ensured the protection of critical infrastructure sites in the City of Seattle.  The grant funds will fully reimburse SPD for the costs of police overtime in response to that event.  There are no matching or sustainability issues associated with this grant.

 

5.18

Supplement for Video Enhancement Project under the 2004 State Homeland Security Program Grant (General Subfund)

17,087

 

This action appropriates $17,087 from the King County Office of Emergency Management to the Chief of Police BCL to cover unanticipated costs in the purchase of equipment initially authorized in the 2004 State Homeland Security Program grant.  This action supplements the original grant, which was accepted in City ordinance 121810 with funds appropriated in the companion City ordinance 121796.  There are no matching or sustainability issues associated with this grant.

 

5.19

Rainier Corridor Safety Project Grant (General Subfund)

31,200

 

This action appropriates a grant in the amount of $31,200 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to the Chief of Police BCL for a project intended to enhance traffic safety along the Rainier Avenue South corridor.  The appropriated funds will be used to support the cost of police overtime doing traffic enforcement in this corridor beginning in the spring of 2006 for a period of 18 months.  There are no matching or sustainability issues associated with this grant.

 

5.20

Pedestrian Safety Emphasis Program Grant (General Subfund)

20,000

 

This action appropriates a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to the Chief of Police BCL for a citywide pedestrian emphasis traffic enforcement program lasting through September 2006.  The grant amount includes funding to support the cost of police overtime working on this project and for the program's public outreach component.  There are no matching or sustainability issues associated with this grant.

 

5.21

Traffic Collision Investigations Equipment Grant (General Subfund)

2,200

 

This action appropriates $2,200 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to the Chief of Police BCL for purchase of a DART LX-1 Drag Sled System for the Department's Traffic Collision Investigations Squad.  The purpose of this equipment is to determine the friction coefficient of the road surface at auto crash scenes, often an important factor in these investigations.  There are no matching or sustainability issues associated with this grant.

 

5.22

Family Literacy Nights Project (Trust/Memorial Projects Subfund of the Library Fund)

35,100

 

This action provides $35,100 for the Seattle Public Library to conduct Family Literacy Night events for families enrolled in the Seattle Step Ahead Preschools.  The project is fully funded by a grant from the Alliance for Education.  The project is funded to cover activities occurring between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.

 

6.1

Transfer funds from unspent 1997 Families and Education Levy balances for summer school educational programming (1997 Families and Education Subfund of the Educational and Developmental Services Fund)

139,846

 

Transfer $139,846 from BCL KHE55 in Parks to BCL IH200 in DON from unspent 1997 Families and Education Levy balances for summer school educational programming.  This new educational program, consistent with the Academic Improvement program area as contained in the original ordinance, will serve approximately 600 Seattle Public School high school students in at least three college sites to prepare them for the Washington Assessment of Student Learning and continuing education beyond high school.  Funding for this new program is provided using unspent, unencumbered balances from the 1997 Families & Education Levy (Fund 17855, $139,846 from BCL KHE55 and $80,154 from BCL IH200).  Funds will be spent out of the 1997 Families & Education Fund. The redirection of $80,154 to partially support this program does not require ordinance action; this information is included to give Council the full picture of the resources we are devoting to summer school educational programming.

 

7.1

Northgate Community Center Recreation Staffing (to Park and Recreation Fund from General Subfund)

244,885

 

This action transfers $244,885 in budget appropriation from Finance General to the Parks Department for operating costs of the new Northgate Community Center.  The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  Substantial completion is scheduled for May 2, 2006, at which point staff will begin preparing the building for public use, including.  In addition, the Department will hire staff, including a community center coordinator, assistant center coordinator, maintenance laborer, recreation attendant and recreation leader, during second quarter 2006 to begin the program planning for summer and fall 2006, recruit an advisory council, develop and publish brochures, order equipment and furniture, and plan and promote the grand opening.

 

7.2

Employment Resource Center Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

75,000

 

This action transfers $75,000 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 28, Action 1, Option B, Version 1 in Finance General to the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens in the Human Service Department.  The funds are intended to expand the capacity of the Age 55+ Employment Resources Center in 2006 to address increased demand for employment and job training.  On March 7, 2006, the Human Service Department responded to a Statement of Legislative Intent with a plan for how to allocate these funds.

 

7.3

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

134,747

 

This action transfers $134,747 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.4

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

22,644

 

This action transfers $22,644 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.5

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

1,301

 

This action transfers $1,301 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.6

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

12,757

 

This action transfers $12,757 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.7

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

2,473

 

This action transfers $2,473 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.8

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

23,435

 

This action transfers $23,435 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

 

 

7.9

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

23,253

 

This action transfers $23,253 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

7.10

Human Services Contract Inflation Transfer (to Human Services Operating Fund from General Subfund)

39,390

 

This action transfers $39,390 appropriated by 2006 Green Sheet Tab 24, Action 1, Option A, Version 2 in Finance General to the Human Services Department's operating fund.  In the 2006 budget process, Council added $260,000 to Finance General for inflationary increases incurred by human services providers in delivering contracted work.  The additional funds result in no increased contract outcomes.  In compliance with an accompanying proviso, HSD submitted a plan for allocating these funds to Council in January 2006.

 

9.1

Reconciliation of Department of Parks and Recreation Charter Revenues (to General Subfund from Park and Recreation Fund)

154,955

 

This item transfers unreserved fund balance and cash from the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR's) operating fund to the General Subfund.  The purpose of this transfer is to ensure that the total resources for DPR from these taxes and from the General Subfund in 2005 would equal the amount appropriated in the 2005 Adopted Budget, as modified by Ordinance 121989.  This action is necessary because actual collections of certain City-levied taxes, fees and fines whose proceeds support DPR (commonly referred to as "Charter Revenues") for fiscal year 2005 were approximately $155,000 greater than anticipated.

 

9.2

Reconciliation of Solid Waste Taxes (to Solid Waste Fund from General Subfund)

9,600

 

This action transfers unreserved fund balance and cash of approximately $10,000 from the General Subfund to the Solid Waste Fund of Seattle Public Utilities pursuant to Section 3 of Ordinance 121641.  For 2005, actual collections of certain Solid Waste Taxes exceeded estimates, so the 10% of those taxes deposited in the Park and Recreation Fund per City Charter exceeded estimates by roughly $10,000.

 

10.1

Central Library Third Floor Refinishing Project (Capital Subfund of the Library Fund)

388,098

 

This action appropriates $388,098 in Libraries for All (LFA) property sale proceeds to fund the refinishing of the floor on Level 3 of the Central Library.  The total project cost is $575,000 and is partially funded by private donations, which do not require appropriation.  The 20,000-square-foot floor was installed with a white colored water-based finish that failed to create a seal across the floor.  As part of the close-out of the Central Library construction project with the General Contractor, the Library agreed to assume responsibility for refinishing the floor in order to retain control over project timing and approach.  The Library will use a portion of the proceeds from the sale of surplus property adjacent to the new Ballard Library.  The balance of property sale proceeds will remain in the LFA program to be allocated for LFA projects that are yet to bid.

 

11.1

Central Library Third Floor Refinishing Project (Trust/Memorial Projects Subfund of the Library Fund)

0

 

This action creates a new CIP project, Central Library Third Floor Refinishing Project (B2CFLR3).  The 20,000-square-foot floor was installed with a white colored water-based finish that failed to create a seal across the floor.  As part of the close-out of the Central Library construction project with the General Contractor, the Library agreed to assume responsibility for refinishing the floor in order to retain control over project timing and approach.

 

12.1

Northgate Community Center Recreation Leader

1.00

 

This action adds a Recreation Leader for the new Northgate Community Center (funding for this position is provided for in 7.1). The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  Substantial completion is scheduled for May 2, 2006, at which point staff will begin preparing the building for public use (cleaning, placing equipment, establishing administrative systems, identifying punch list items).

 

12.2

Northgate Community Center Recreation Attendant.

1.00

 

This action adds a Recreation Attendant for the new Northgate Community Center (funding for this position is provided for in 7.1). The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  Substantial completion is scheduled for May 2, 2006, at which point staff will begin preparing the building for public use (cleaning, placing equipment, establishing administrative systems, identifying punch list items).

 

12.3

Northgate Community Center Maintenance Laborer

1.00

 

This action adds a Maintenance Laborer for the new Northgate Community Center (funding for this position is provided for in 7.1). The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  Substantial completion is scheduled for May 2, 2006, at which point staff will begin preparing the building for public use (cleaning, placing equipment, establishing administrative systems, identifying punch list items).

 

12.4

Northgate Community Center Assistant Coordinator

1.00

 

This action adds an Assistant Recreation Center Coordinator for the new Northgate Community Center (funding for the position is provided for in 7.1). The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  The Department will hire and start the site leadership (community center coordinator and assistant coordinator) during second quarter 2006 to begin the program planning for summer and fall 2006, recruit an advisory council, develop and publish brochures, order equipment and furniture, and plan and promote the grand opening.

 

12.5

Northgate Community Center Coordinator

1.00

 

This action adds a Recreation Center Coordinator for the new Northgate Community Center (funding for the position is provided for in 7.1). The Northgate Community Center is on track for its scheduled grand opening of July 8, 2006.  The Department will hire and start the site leadership (community center coordinator and assistant coordinator) during second quarter 2006 to begin the program planning for summer and fall 2006, recruit an advisory council, develop and publish brochures, order equipment and furniture, and plan and promote the grand opening.

 

13.1

Abrogate Sound Transit grant funded position

1.00

 

This action adjusts traffic control service levels, bringing them into line with the number of billable work hours currently projected under the 2006 contract.  This action does not create police layoffs; all personnel will be transferred to vacant positions.

 

13.2

Abrogate Sound Transit grant funded positions

2.00

 

This action adjusts traffic control service levels, bringing them into line with the number of billable work hours currently projected under the 2006 contract.  This action does not create police layoffs; all personnel will be transferred to vacant positions.

 

14.1

Densmore Basin Water Quality C333302 (Drainage and Waste Water Fund)

0

 

This action adds project C333302 - Densmore Basin Water Quality to the 2006 Adopted Budget in the Protection of Beneficial Uses BCL (C333B).  This project existed in past CIPs and was expected to be completed in 2005, but work was slowed due to the scaling back of SDOT's Aurora Transit, Pedestrian, and Safety Improvements project (TC366250).  SPU will know more about the water quality support needs for this project during Q1 2006.  SPU expects to spend $30,000 on this project in 2006, which will be funded from savings on other projects in the same BCL.  No additional appropriation is being requested.  The revised project end date is 4Q 2006.

 

14.2

Valley St. Connector Water Utility - C145009 (Water Fund)

0

 

This action adds project C145009 - Valley St. Connector Water Utility into the 2006 Adopted Budget in the Other Agencies BCL (C120B).  This project existed in past CIPs and was substantially complete in 2005, but remaining betterment and close-out costs of approximately $50,000 will be paid in Q1 2006.  No additional appropriation is being requested, as these costs will be covered using savings found in other projects in the WF CIP.

 

14.3

Cedar Falls Railroad Hazard  - C100078 (Water Fund)

0

 

This action adds project C100078 - Cedar Falls Railroad Hazard into the 2006 Adopted Budget in the Water Quality BCL (C140B).  This project existed in prior CIPs and was expected to be completed in 2005, but the analysis of clean-up options took longer than anticipated.  Projected spending in 2006 is $62,000 and the revised project end date is 4Q 2006.  No additional appropriation is being requested, as these costs will be covered using savings found in other parts of the WF CIP.

 

14.4

Sand Point Way NE Pedestrian Improvements (Transportation Operating Fund)

0

 

This action amends the 2006 Adopted CIP to include TC366690 - Sand Point Way NE Pedestrian Improvements (see attachment).  A state grant will partially fund the construction of a five foot concrete walkway on the northeast side of Sand Point Way NE from 40th Ave NE to 41st Ave NE.

 

15

Revise City Light CIP Allocations to Reflect Overtime Reductions

N/A

 

This action revises the 2006 allocations for over 30 City Light CIP projects.  These revised allocations reflect the Council’s action during review of the 2006 Proposed budget to reduce appropriation authority in three City Light BCLs to reflect reduction in overtime spending.  This action brings the CIP allocations into alignment with the 2006 Adopted budget.

 

16.1

City Light North Services - Overhead and Underground CIP project allocation transfer (City Light Fund)

0

 

This action transfers allocation for City Light's North Services - Overhead and Underground (8120) CIP project to the Shoreline Undergrounding: North City and Aurora Avenue North (8320) project, in order to consolidate all funding related to the Shoreline undergrounding in one project.  The North Services - Overhead and Underground project designs, installs, and energizes new or enlarged electrical services to serve the electrical demands of the industrial, commercial, and residential customers in the northern half of the service area.  The Shoreline undergrounding project provides for undergrounding or relocation of overhead distribution circuits as requested by the City of Shoreline.  Consolidating all funding and charges related to Shoreline undergrounding into one project will help to assure that all costs for this undergrounding are recovered in electric rates paid by Shoreline customers, and to provide proper accountability for the undergrounding project.

 

16.2

City Light North Capacity Additions project allocation reduction (City Light Fund)

0

 

This action transfers allocation for City Light's North Capacity Additions (8122) CIP project to the Shoreline Undergrounding: North City and Aurora Avenue North (8320) project, in order to consolidate all funding related to the Shoreline undergrounding in one project.  The North Capacity Additions project builds new and replaces old line segments, replaces rotten and damaged poles, and adds or renovates underground facilities in the distribution system in the northern half of the service area.  The Shoreline undergrounding project provides for undergrounding or relocation of overhead distribution circuits as requested by the City of Shoreline.  Consolidating all funding and charges related to Shoreline undergrounding into one project will help to assure that all costs for this undergrounding are recovered in electric rates paid by Shoreline customers, and to provide proper accountability for the undergrounding project.

 

16.3

City Light Shoreline Undergrounding: North City and Aurora Avenue North CIP project increase (City Light Fund)

0

 

This action increases the allocation for the Shoreline Undergrounding: North City and Aurora Avenue North (8320) project,

in order to consolidate all funding related to Shoreline undergrounding in one project.   The Shoreline undergrounding project provides for undergrounding or relocation of overhead distribution circuits as requested by the City of Shoreline.   Allocation is transferred from the North Services - Overhead and Underground Project (8120) and the North Capacity Additions Project (8122).  Consolidating all funding and charges related to Shoreline undergrounding into one project will help to assure that all costs for this undergrounding are recovered in electric rates paid by Shoreline customers, and to provide proper accountability for the undergrounding project.

 

17.1

Burke-Gilman Trail Extension (Transportation Operating Fund)

0

 

This action increases the total dollar amounts shown in the 2006 Spending Plan in the 2006-2011 Adopted Capital Improvement Program for the Burke-Gilman Trail Extension as a result of receipt of grant funds supporting the project.

 

17.2

Chief Sealth Trail (Transportation Operating Fund)

0

 

This action increases the total dollar amounts shown in the 2006 Spending Plan in the 2006-2011 Adopted Capital Improvement Program for the Chief Sealth Trail Extension as a result of receipt of grant funds supporting the project.

 

17.3

South Henderson Street Improvements (Transportation Operating Fund)

0

 

This action increases the total dollar amounts shown in the 2006 Spending Plan in the 2006-2011 Adopted Capital Improvement Program for the South Henderson Street Improvements as a result of receipt of grant funds supporting the project.

 

18.1

Modify Title for project C404603-DWF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility (Drainage and Waste Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the title in the 2006 Adopted Budget for project C404603-DWF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility.  The new title reflects the fact that the project will now include only the Spoils Yard.  A separate project addressing the Decant Facility will need to be created, and this request will be submitted through a future supplemental process.

 

19.1

Modify Project Description for project C404603-DWF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility (Drainage and Waste Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the project description in the 2006 Adopted Budget for project C404603-DWF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility.  The new description will include only the Spoils Yard.  A separate project addressing the Decant Facility will need to be created, and this request will be submitted through a future supplemental process.

 

20.1

Modify Title for project C404603-WF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility (Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the title in the 2006 Adopted Budget for project C404603-WF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility.  The new title reflects the fact that the project will now include only the Spoils Yard.  A separate project addressing the Decant Facility will need to be created, and this request will be submitted through a future supplemental process.

 

21.1

Modify Project Description for project C404603-WF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility (Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the project description in the 2006 Adopted Budget for project C404603-WF - Spoils Yard & Decant Facility.  The new description will include only the Spoils Yard.  A separate project addressing the Decant Facility will need to be created, and this request will be submitted through a future supplemental process.

 

22.1

Modify Title for Drainage and Wastewater Fund Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Project (Drainage and Waste Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project title to clarify that funding is provided from the Drainage and Wastewater Fund (DWF) exclusively.  This project funds the DWF portion of utility relocation associated with the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project.  The 2006-2011 Adopted CIP for SPU includes two Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall projects with identical titles, one in the Water Fund and one in the Drainage and Wastewater Fund.  Changing the project titles to clarify the funding source will facilitate SPU's tracking of costs.  No additional appropriation is being requested.

 

23.1

Modify Project Identification Number for Drainage and Wastewater Fund Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Project (Drainage and Waste Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the project identification number for the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project in the DWF from C404201-DWF to C406001.  This project funds the DWF portion of utility relocation associated with the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project.  Changing the project identification number will facilitate SPU's tracking of costs for this project.  No additional appropriation is being requested.

 

24.1

Modify Title for Water Fund Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Project (Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project title to clarify that funding is provided from the Water Fund (WF) exclusively.  This project funds the WF portion of utility relocation associated with the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project.  The 2006-2011 Adopted CIP for SPU includes two Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall projects with identical titles, one in the Water Fund and one in the Drainage and Wastewater Fund.  Changing the project titles to clarify the funding source will facilitate SPU's tracking of costs.  No additional appropriation is being requested.

 

25.1

Modify Project Identification Number for Water Fund Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Project (Water Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the project identification number for the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project in the WF from C404201-WF to C406002.  This project funds the WF portion of utility relocation associated with the Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall project.  Changing the project identification number will facilitate SPU's tracking of costs for this project.  No additional appropriation is being requested.

 

26.1

Modify Project Description for South Henderson Street Improvements Project (Transportation Operating Fund)

 

 

This action modifies the description of the S Henderson Street Improvements project in the 2006-2011 Adopted Capital Improvement Program to reflect the fact that a grant has been secured that will fund a portion of the project.

 

27.1

Modify Project Description for South Lake Union Armory Roof Repair and Seismic Upgrades Project (Cumulative Reserve Subfund – Unrestricted Account)

 

 

This action modifies the description of the South Lake Union Armory Roof Repair and Seismic Upgrades project in the 2006-2011 Adopted Capital Improvement Program to clarify the additional funding that has been received for the project from a FEMA grant, and to make other minor modifications to the description.