Agenda City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Richland City Hall ~ Council Chambers 625 Swift Boulevard City Council Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda (Approved by Motion) Presentations 1. Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) Annual Report - Karl Dye, President & CEO, TRIDEC 2. Columbia Basin Badger Club Introduction - Don Baer, President, Columbia Basin Badger Club 3. Impact Academy Graduation - Class of 2026 - Jon Amundson, City Manager 4. New Hires & Retirements - Lacey Paulsen, Human Resources Director Public Hearing: Please limit public hearing comments to 3 minutes. Comments must speak only to the item for which the hearing is convened. Records intended for Council consideration must be given to the City Clerk for distribution. 5. Proposed Amendment to the 2026 Budget to Provide for Additional Appropriations in Various City Funds, Ordinance No. 2026-14 6. Proposed Adoption of the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution No. 2026-78 Public Comments: Please limit public comments to 2 minutes. The public comment period is not an opportunity for dialogue with councilmembers, or for posing questions with the expectation of an immediate answer. Many questions require an opportunity for information-gathering and deliberation. For this reason, Council will accept comments, but will not directly respond to comments, questions or concerns during public comment. Records intended for Council consideration must be given to the City Clerk for distribution. Consent Calendar: Items on the Consent Calendar have been distributed to the City Council in advance for reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council with no discussion. Councilmembers may transfer individual items to Items of Business for deliberation before voting. Minutes 7. Approval of the May 19, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes and the May 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes - Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Ordinances - First Reading 8. Ordinance No. 2026-15, Amending Chapter 9.12 of the Richland Municipal Code related to Miscellaneous Crimes to add RMC 9.12.140: Failure to Supervise a Child Unlawful - Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Ordinances - Second Reading & Passage 9. Ordinance No. 2026-11, Amending Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 related to Occupation Tax on Manufactured and Natural Gas Systems - Brandon Allen, Finance Director 10. Ordinance No. 2026-12, Amending the 2026 Budget to Include the 2025 Budget Carryovers - Brandon Allen, Finance Director Resolutions - Adoption 11. Resolution No. 2026-73, Authorizing Weatherwise Contractor Agreements with Vance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. and Aces HVAC, LLC for Weatherwise Program Participation - Clint Whitney, Energy Services Director 12. Resolution No. 2026-74, Authorizing a Grant Application to the Washington State Military Department's State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - Chad Goodhue, Information Technology Director 13. Resolution No. 2026-75, Authorizing Award of Bid to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. for the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction - Chris Waite, Parks & Public Facilities Director 14. Resolution No. 2026-76, Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 395-25 with Clean Up Crew LLC for On-Call Junk Removal and Hauling - Marty Pilcher, Chief of Police 15. Resolution No. 2026-77, Authorizing Award of Bid to C & E Trenching L.L.C. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Anaerobic Digester Knife Gate Valve Replacement Project - Carlo D'Alessandro, Public Works Director Items - Approval 16. Travel Authorization for Mayor Pro Tem Shayne VanDyke and Councilmember Pat Holten - Jon Amundson, City Manager Expenditures - Approval None. Items of Business 17. Ordinance No. 2026-13, Rezoning Approximately 8.38 Unplatted Acres identified as Parcel No. 1- 3498-201-0595-008 from Agriculture (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lots (R-2S) and Limited Business (C-LB) (Closed Record)(First Reading) - Mike Stevens, Planning Manager 18. Ordinance No. 2026-14, Amending the 2026 Budget to Provide for Additional Appropriations in Various City Funds - Brandon Allen, Finance Director 19. Resolution No. 2026-78, Adopting the 2027-2032 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program - Carlo D'Alessandro, Public Works Director Reports and Comments 1. City Manager 2. City Council 3. Mayor Adjournment This meeting will be broadcast live on CityView Channel 192 on the City’s website and on the City's YouTube Channel. Richland City Hall is ADA accessible. Any individual who has difficulty attending the meeting in-person may request to provide comments remotely. (RCW Ch. 42.30) Requests for sign interpreters, audio equipment, and/or other special services must be received 48 hours prior to the meeting by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 509-942-7389. About TRIDEC • Formed: 1963 • Purpose: Grow & Diversify Economy, Support Federal Missions • Staff: 6 • Members: 250+ • Contracts: 4 Cities, 2 Counties, 3 Port Districts • Budget: $1.5M • Board: 42 Community Leaders TRIDEC Vision & Mission TRIDEC is the unifying voice of the Tri-Cities, dedicated to TRIDEC’s mission is to lead the region’s economic growth by fostering a thriving regional economy that promotes creating living-wage jobs, empowering local businesses, sustainable growth and shared prosperity for all. attracting new enterprises, and advancing state and federal priorities that strengthen our economy.Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development ProjectsNorthwest Advanced Clean Energy ParkFederal AdvocacyShoreline ReconveyanceShrubsteppe HabitatQuestion & Answer Richland City Council June 2, 2026 Columbia Basin Badger Club & Civil Discourse Presented by Don Baer, president Columbia Basin Badger Club info@columbiabasinbadgers.com pakiara@aol.com (Don)The Columbia Basin Badger Club was founded in 2008 as “A nonpartisan nonprofit organization supporting civil discourse by presenting public forums on important topics of the day.” Living Up to Our Founding Vision • Facilitating civil discourse on important issues is both critically important and challenging • Many people get their news from social media…these sources can be highly polarized, one-sided, and include faulty or misleading information • Badger Club Forums are an effort to address a real need by: • Creating an environment where the facts and opinions on important issues can be civilly discussed • Listening to subject matter experts on both sides of an issue to enable informed discussion and decisions • Quality Forums are our product • Strong forums require: teamwork, good ideas, and identification of available expert speakers • In addition to inviting your participation, we would welcome your input, expertise and efforts in developing fantastic forums A nonpartisan nonprofit organization supporting civil discourse by presenting public forums on important topics of the day.” Nonpartisan – The club does not have an opinion, but our speakers do. Our members hold varying opinions, but we work hard to have balanced, expert based forums Supporting Civil Discourse – We have two types of forums: • When appropriate and possible opposing sides are presented. • We also hold informative forums that provide foundational information – often from different perspectives – that facilitate informed civil discourse on challenging topics. Two Recent Forums Example pro/con forum Example informational forum Four Speakers Three Speakers/perspectives • Two favoring vaccines for their • Washington Snowpack benefits • Yakima Basin water supply • Two skeptics concerned about • Kennewick Irrigation District risks 2025 Badger Club Forums • Facts and Fiction About Crime and Courts • Tribal Sovereignty: Living in Indian Country • Navigating the US Healthcare System: A Local Perspective • MAKING SENSE OF FISCAL POLICY: Tax Cuts, Government Programs, and the National Debt • Transportation Planning in Benton and Franklin Counties • Local Responses to Federal Immigration Enforcement • Columbia Valley Center for Recovery • HOMELESS: More Need, Fewer Resources. How do we respond? • Transgender Athlete Participation in School SportsBadger Club Fun Facts • Founded in 2008 • Based on Florida’s Tiger Bay Clubs • Initially called Coyote Club, but in native cultures coyote has positive and negative characteristics, trickster or wise creator. • Recently a member noted that badgers look fierce not civil. • Badger was chosen because it has a local identification (Badger Mountain) and badgers dig into things. Badger Club Fun Facts First Badger Forum August 2008, • Candidates for State School Superintendent Three Generations of Badger Forums • Lunch Meetings 2008 – 2020 • ZOOM online only 2020 – 2025 • Hybrid: in-person and online starting Feb 2026 Zoom meetings enabled access to speakers from around the world • Kyiv, Tokyo, London, Christchurch, Toronto, France, Argentina The two largest forums involved General James Mattis • June 2020 virtual > 1000 attendees • June 2024 first in-person after COVID > 450 Badger Club (Less)Fun Facts Programming Controversial Topics is Important but Can Be Challenging Consequences of the Polarization of Social Media • Can be difficult to get qualified balanced speakers to be willing to speak on some topics • On hot topics, some speakers are only willing to speak at in-person meetings • One of our forums was subject to coordinated “attack” by one side on a controversial topic • New policy of not addressing anonymous online questions • Removing uncivil attendees from ZOOM webinars Use rights obtained from CartoonStock.com A Badger Club membership and/or participation in Club Forums Supports Civil Discourse Badger Club Membership Dues of $50 per year provide: • Early information about Forums • Badger Club Newsletter This QR code will take you directly to the • Vote for Club Officers and Board Members Badger Club website: Until 2026 members had free access to forums www.columbiabasinbadgers.com and non-members paid a fee • We have made forums free to all in 2026 Website provides information on: and hope with maintenance and growth in Coming Forums and Registration, membership to continue that policy. Membership, and Free Video Membership supports the efforts to enable Civil Gallery of more than 75 forums Discourse starting from July 2020. Take Home Messages Civil discourse on important issues is more important and more challenging now than when the club was founded • Badger Club Forums are one effort to address this challenge Quality Forums on important topics are our product • Recent forums on Arts Organizations, Energy, Water, and Wildfire addressed topics important to our community • We would like your help in identifying topics you would like us to address • Coming programs: • Addiction Causes, Prevention and Treatment • Laliik (Rattlesnake): Sacred Mountain in Bureaucratic Hell • Why some states are looking to make college and trade schools free • Badger Club Membership and Forum participation support civil discourse Badger Club Information This QR code will take you directly to the Badger Club website: www.columbiabasinbadgers.com There is no charge or membership required to review our Video Gallery Forums are free to all in 2026Jewel Cleveringa Payroll Specialist Division: Finance Hire Date: 05/04/2026Chad Goodhue Information Technology Director Division: Information Technology Hire Date: 05/04/2026Gage Miller Police Officer Division: Police Services Hire Date: 05/11/2026Sage Brustad Police Officer Division: Police Services Hire Date: 05/11/2026Lindsey Wilkerson Customer Service Associate – Solid Waste Division: Solid Waste Disposal Hire Date: 05/18/2026Melanie Winterroth Emergency Communications Dispatcher Division: Benton County Emergency Services Hire Date: 05/26/2026Emily Tagnolli Emergency Communications Dispatcher Division: Benton County Emergency Services Hire Date: 05/26/2026Isaac Anderson Engineering Technician II (Design) Division: Public Works Admin. & Engineering Hire Date: 05/26/2026Debbie Brennan-Cruz Police Public Records Specialist Division: Police Services Retirement Date: 05/14/2026 Years of Service: 22Chris Byrd Firefighter Division: Fire & Emergency Services Retirement Date: 05/27/2026 Years of Service: 25 DRAFT Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Richland City Hall ~ Council Chambers 625 Swift Boulevard City Council Regular Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Mayor Richardson called the Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Roll Call Mayor Richardson welcomed those in the audience and expressed appreciation for their attendance. Attendance: Mayor Richardson Present Mayor Pro Tem VanDyke Present Councilmember Holten Present Councilmember Jones Present Councilmember Maier Present Councilmember Samuel Present Councilmember Whitten Present Also present were City Manager Amundson, Deputy City Manager Schiessl, City Attorney Kintzley, Development Services Director Rizzitiello, Energy Services Director Whitney, Finance Director Allen, Information Technology Director Goodhue, Chief of Police Pilcher, Public Works Director D'Alessandro, and Acting Deputy City Clerk Follett. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Maier led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITTEN SECONDED THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Presentations 1. Benton-Franklin Health District Update Erin Hockaday, Surveillance & Investigation Senior Manager for the Benton-Franklin Health District, presented to City Council on public health concerns associated with unpermitted food vendors. Ms. Hockaday shared a map identifying enforcement locations involving unlicensed food vendors and outlined the District’s efforts to address illegal pop- up food vendors. She emphasized the public health risks associated with unpermitted City Council Regular Meeting Page 1 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT food sales, discussed enforcement challenges, and cited law enforcement issues related to enforcement. Ms. Hockaday also highlighted the District’s partnerships with local agencies and public education efforts to educate the public. Following the presentation, Amanda Moe, Benton-Franklin Health District Communications & Public Affairs Director, provided an overview of the District’s environmental health awareness campaign and community outreach initiatives. Finally, Ms. Hockaday invited City Council and community members to complete the District’s environmental health assessment survey, available until the end of June, 2026. Following their presentation, Council engaged in a question-and-answer session with Ms. Moe and Ms. Hockaday. Additional information can be found in the presentation included with the agenda packet. 2. Tri-Cities National Park Committee Presentation Rebecca Burghart, Site Manager for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Hanford, and Brent Gerry, former chair of the Tri-Cities National Park Committee, presented on the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and the Tri-Cities National Park Committee (TCNP). Mr. Gerry provided an overview of the Committee’s accomplishments and highlighted membership and regional partnerships. Ms. Burghart outlined TCNP’s 2026 goals and future initiatives, including plans for the future of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. During the presentation, Ms. Burghart detailed upcoming initiatives, including plans to expand the Park’s footprint, STEM programming, and community resources. She also highlighted the Park Service’s partnership with the Richland Public Library and the City’s Parks & Public Facilities Department. Ms. Burghart noted that the Tri-Cities is home to four (4) nationally recognized parks, monuments and trails, including the Manhattan Project NHP, the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail, and the Hanford Reach National Monument. Following the presentation, councilmembers engaged in a question-and-answer session with Ms. Burghart. Additional information can be found in the presentation included with the agenda packet. Public Hearing Acting Deputy City Clerk Follett read the Public Hearing and Public Comments procedures. 3. Proposed Amendments to the 2026 Budget to Include the 2025 Budget Carryovers, Ordinance No. 2026-12 Mayor Richardson opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. and closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. No testimony was offered. City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT Public Comments The following individuals provided comments: • Connie Muñoz, a Richland resident, spoke against the proposed data center project associated with the Atlas Agro project. She detailed reasons against the development of the project and expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency to the public. • Edward Muñoz, a Richland resident, spoke about code enforcement at the residence on Pullen Street. He noted a recent Seattle Times story about the issue and commented that the City of Richland should not be known for that story. • Kristine Williams, a Richland resident, voiced concerns about the long-term demands data centers place on the local community and shared her personal experience living in a community impacted by a data center. Consent Calendar Acting Deputy City Clerk Follett read the Consent Calendar. Minutes 4. Approval of the May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Ordinances - First Reading 5. Ordinance No. 2026-11, Amending Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 related to Occupation Tax on Manufactured and Natural Gas Systems Ordinances - Second Reading & Passage None. Resolutions – Adoption 6. Resolution No. 2026-68, Authorizing a Designation Application to the Washington State Department of Commerce Nominating Census Tract No. 53005010204 for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Consideration 7. Resolution No. 2026-69, Awarding Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Funds to West Building LLC for property located at 1307 George Washington Way 8. Resolution No. 2026-70, Authorizing a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation for funding from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program in support of the SR-240/Aaron Drive Complete Streets Improvements Project and Blood on Board Program City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT 9. Resolution No. 2026-71, Authorizing Award of Bid to Doolittle Construction, LLC for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project 10. Resolution No. 2026-72, Authorizing a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for funding from the FY25 Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Items – Approval 11. Appointment to the Utility Advisory Committee: Eric Damberg (Position No. 1, effective upon appointment through September 30, 2026) Expenditures – Approval 12. Expenditures from April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 for $38,790,456.25, including Travel Checks Nos. 20991-21043, Accounts Payable Check Nos. 345731-346659, Accounts Payable Wire Nos. 10969-11014, Payroll Wires & ACH Nos. 15443-15504, Payroll Check Nos. 237686-237688, and Payroll Direct Deposit Nos. 26980020570- 261190022197 COUNCILMEMBER MAIER MOVED AND MAYOR PRO TEM VANDYKE SECONDED THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PUBLISHED. THOSE IN FAVOR: MAYOR RICHARDSON, MAYOR PRO TEM VANDYKE, AND COUNCILMEMBERS HOLTEN, JONES, MAIER, SAMUEL AND WHITTEN. THOSE OPPOSED: NONE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Items of Business 13. Ordinance No. 2026-12, Amending the 2026 Budget to Include the 2025 Budget Carryovers (First Reading) Finance Director Allen detailed items included in the carryover ordinance, including grants, encumbered goods, and CIP projects. As part of the presentation, he noted that many of the large carryovers are multi-year projects, such as the work order management system software program, neighborhood traffic safety, the North Horn Rapids sewer extension and rail expansion, and HOME ARP grant funds. MAYOR RICHARDSON CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE ON FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12, AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE 2025 BUDGET CARRYOVERS. THOSE IN FAVOR: MAYOR RICHARDSON, MAYOR PRO TEM VANDYKE, AND COUNCILMEMBERS HOLTEN, JONES, MAIER, SAMUEL AND WHITTEN. THOSE OPPOSED: NONE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.1 1 Per Robert’s Rules of Order, unless local rules say otherwise, first readings are informational only and do not require a motion or a vote of the body. Although not required by Article III, Section 3.02 of the Richland City Charter, Council’s custom is to vote on first readings. Procedural deficiencies on first reading do not impact the validity of the action. City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT 14. Horn Rapids Solar, Storage and Training (HRSST) Project Transition (Discussion Only) With the aid of PowerPoint, Energy Services Director Whitney outlined the City’s increasing need for renewable energy to comply with state requirements. In order to secure the necessary renewable energy percentage required by state law, the City anticipates assuming the lease for the Horn Rapids Solar Storage and Training (HRSST) project from Tucci, the current leaseholder. As part of the discussion, Energy Services Director Whitney provided details on the percentages of renewable energy the City currently purchases, and the potential for greater participation in HRSST power purchases. Energy Services Director Whitney provided an overview of the proposed expansion and future ownership and development at HRSST. The presentation included details on the agreements the City is currently party to, potential changes to those agreements, and benefits to the City. Energy Services Director Whitney answered questions throughout the presentation, including clarification on site lease terms, alternative plans to acquire renewable energy, and other locations building grid storage. 15. America 250 Celebration Update (Discussion Only) Parks & Recreation Manager Piper used a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the City’s America 250 plans and provide an overview of events and public outreach surrounding the Washington State America 250 celebration. She included information about the focus and purpose of local events and ways in which the City is supporting America 250. Parks & Recreation Manager Piper then highlighted the City’s main America 250 event, a “Party in the U.S.A.” event to be held at John Dam Plaza on July 3, 2026. At the conclusion of the presentation, councilmembers engaged in a question-and-answer session with Parks & Recreation Manager Piper. Reports and Comments City Manager City Manager Amundson congratulated Parks & Recreation Manager Julie Piper on receiving the Washington Recreation & Park Association (WRPA) Citation of Merit - Professional Award. He noted that she was the only recipient statewide. City Manager Amundson also recognized Economic Development Manager Mandy Wallner for earning the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential from the International Economic Development Council. City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT Finally, he recognized Chief Pilcher and the Richland Police Department for earning national accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). In conclusion, City Manager Amundson outlined upcoming workshop agenda items. City Council Councilmember Maier reported on attending the Ben Franklin Transit 2026 Art Bus Contest Winners Reception where Ben Franklin Transit recognized the winning artists of the BFT Art Bus Contest. He then spoke favorably about Ordinance No. 2026-11, noting that the measure helps address concerns regarding data center resource usage and protects the interests of the local community. Councilmember Samuel detailed his attendance at the Community Services Open House and the Visit Tri-Cities Open House. He also shared details of his attendance at recent meetings of Hanford Communities, the Benton County Solid Waste Advisory Board, and the Richland Planning Commission. In addition, he shared citizen feedback collected as part of the recent transportation survey. Lastly, Councilmember Samual shared status updates regarding the Pullen house that were presented at the recent Code Enforcement Board meeting. Councilmember Holten expressed positive feedback about Recreation staff and members of the Parks & Public Facilities Department. She also shared observations from her participation in the Cit’s water treatment plant and landfill tours. Councilmember Holten shared details of a recent tour of Hanford and attendance at the Visit Tri-Cities event. Finally, she commented on the now-complete Hains Avenue clean-up. Councilmember Jones encouraged everyone to be safe during the upcoming holiday weekend. Councilmember Whitten commented on the Manhattan Project National Park tours and echoed Councilmember Maier’s comments related to data center regulation. He also shared information from the Mosquito Control Board. Mayor Pro Tem VanDyke provided an update on plans for Cool Desert Nights and thanked Chief Pilcher for the successful relaunch of RPD’s Citizens’ Academy. He noted positive feedback received from residents who participated in the program. Mayor Mayor Richardson offered recognition to Public Works staff for Public Works Week. Executive Session 16. Executive Session Per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i): Discuss Current or Potential Litigation with Legal Counsel (45 minutes) City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Richardson announced that Richland City Council would convene in executive session for 45 minutes to discuss current or potential litigation with legal counsel. A brief transition from the Council Chambers to the executive session room occurred, with the executive session beginning at 8:00 p.m. Individuals present during the executive session were Mayor Richardson, Mayor Pro Tem VanDyke, and Councilmembers Holten, Jones, Maier, Samuel and Whitten. Also present were City Manager Amundson and City Attorney Kintzley. Council exited the executive session at 8:45 p.m. No action was taken. Adjournment Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ______________________________________ ____________________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk DATE APPROVED: DATE PUBLISHED: City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 of 7 May 19, 2026 DRAFT Minutes City Council Workshop Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Richland City Hall ~ Council Chambers 625 Swift Boulevard City Council Workshop - 6:00 p.m. Mayor Richardson called the Council workshop meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Mayor Richardson Present Mayor Pro Tem VanDyke Present Councilmember Holten Present Councilmember Jones Absent Councilmember Maier Present Councilmember Samuel Present Councilmember Whitten Present Also present were City Manager Amundson, Deputy City Manager Schiessl, City Attorney Kintzley, Assistant City Manager Florence, Development Services Director Rizzitiello, Finance Director Allen, Information Technology Director Goodhue, Chief of Police Pilcher, Public Works Director D'Alessandro, Parks & Public Facilities Director Waite, and City Clerk Rogers. Agenda Items 1. 505 Swift Property Discussion Economic Development Manager Wallner provided an update regarding the former Richland City Hall site located at 505 Swift Boulevard. The presentation included a timeline of previous Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) beginning in 2019, community feedback gathered through social media and the City’s National Night Out (NNO) events, and a proposed RFP process and potential future uses for the property. Community feedback reflected interest in mixed-use residential and commercial development, high-end retail, entertainment and cultural amenities, and outdoor recreational spaces. Economic Development Manager Wallner sought input from Council regarding whether the City should market the northern parcel alone or consolidate it with the police station site to form a larger redevelopment opportunity. She recommended timing any future RFP with completion of the Downtown Loop Project to maximize developer interest and commercial viability. City Council Workshop Meeting Page 1 of 3 May 26, 2026 DRAFT Council discussion focused on the importance of a strategic, long-term approach to the full block, and expressed general support for delaying redevelopment until the future police station location is determined, which will enable both the northern parcel and the police station site to be developed together as a cohesive mixed-use project integrated with John Dam Plaza and The Parkway. Detailed information can be found in the PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet. 2. 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program Presentation Public Works Director D’Alessandro presented an overview of the proposed 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a state-mandated six-year planning document required for transportation projects that seek state or federal funding. Public Works Director D’Alessandro highlighted several funded and unfunded projects and reviewed projects removed from the draft TIP, and concluded by outlining the next steps to adopt the TIP, which includes approval by Richland City Council and submission to the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments by June 30, 2026. Council engaged in a question-and-answer session with Public Works Director D’Alessandro throughout the presentation. Detailed information can be found in the PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet. 3. Historic Preservation Ordinance Discussion: Follow on from August 26, 2025 Council Workshop Regarding Strategic Plan Item 3.1.1, Develop an Attainable Housing Strategy Development Services Director Rizzitiello presented information regarding the establishment of a Historic Preservation (HP) Program through participation in the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, a federal-state-local partnership created under the 1980 National Historic Preservation Act. He noted that the program aligns with the City’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and its 2017 Comprehensive Plan goals related to housing preservation, historic resources, and a vibrant downtown. Under state and federal rules, any structure 50 years of age or older may qualify for associated incentives. Many of Richland’s alphabet homes and early Hanford-era structures are eligible. Development Services Director Rizzitello explained that benefits of CLG participation includes special property tax valuation (a ten-year exclusion of qualified rehabilitation costs from assessed value), federal historic tax credits (a 20% income tax credit on qualifying rehabilitation investment), CLG grant opportunities administered by the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) for surveys, signage, historic district development, and related activities, and access to the Washington State Historic Building Code for adaptive reuse of historic structures. City Council Workshop Meeting Page 2 of 3 May 26, 2026 DRAFT Development Services Director Rizzitiello also highlighted applications of CLG status to pursue transportation and other grant funding through non-traditional channels. Establishing the program requires adoption of a historic preservation ordinance, creation of a five-member Historic Preservation Commission, adoption of commission bylaws, and submission of materials to DAHP for approval. At the conclusion of the presentation, Council engaged in a question-and-answer session with Development Services Director Rizzitiello and expressed general support for proceeding with establishing the program in Richland. Detailed information can be found in the PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet. Adjournment Mayor Richardson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ___________________________ _____________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk DATE APPROVED: DATE PUBLISHED: City Council Workshop Meeting Page 3 of 3 May 26, 2026 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Ordinances - First Reading Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Strategic Priority 4 - Quality of Life Subject Ordinance No. 2026-15, Amending Chapter 9.12 of the Richland Municipal Code related to Miscellaneous Crimes to add RMC 9.12.140: Failure to Supervise a Child Unlawful Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type City Attorney 2026-15 Ordinance Recommended Motion Give first reading to Ordinance No. 2026-15, amending Chapter 9.12 of the Richland Municipal Code related to Miscellaneous Crimes to add RMC 9.12.140: Failure to Supervise a Child Unlawful Summary The Richland Police Department has identified increasing concerns involving juvenile misconduct and related quality-of-life issues within the community, including repeat juvenile offenses, unlawful operation of mini-bikes and other traffic-related violations, and conduct negatively impacting neighborhood safety and public welfare. In response, RPD reviewed ordinances utilized in neighboring jurisdictions and consulted with law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel regarding the effectiveness and enforceability of similar provisions. Both Kennewick and Pasco have adopted ordinances making it unlawful for a parent or guardian to fail to properly supervise a child. According to Kennewick Police Department personnel, the ordinance is generally used in situations involving repeat juvenile offenders, egregious incidents, or circumstances where additional accountability measures are warranted. Officers commonly issue advisement or warning notices to parents for initial incidents in order to document notice prior to subsequent enforcement action, although such warnings are not legally required. RPD also consulted with prosecutors familiar with enforcement of similar ordinances. Prosecutors advised that enforcement is generally more effective when parents or guardians have prior notice of the juvenile’s unlawful conduct. The objective is not to criminalize reasonable parenting efforts, but to provide a tool for situations where a juvenile's misconduct is directly linked to a parent's lack of supervision. Ordinance No. 2026-15 would add RMC 9.12.140 Failure to Supervise a Child Unlawful to the Richland Municipal Code. The ordinance substantially mirrors language used in neighboring jurisdictions and is intended to provide law enforcement with an additional enforcement and accountability tool in circumstances involving ongoing or serious juvenile misconduct, while preserving officer discretion to issue warnings or advisements where appropriate. Staff recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2026-15 for first reading. Fiscal Impact None. Attachments 1. Ordinance No. 2026-15 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.12 OF THE RICHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES TO ADD RMC 9.12.140: FAILURE TO SUPERVISE A CHILD. WHEREAS, the City of Richland has need, from time to time, to amend the Richland Municipal Code (RMC) to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Richland; and WHEREAS, the City of Richland shares concurrent jurisdiction with Benton County for the prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses within city limits; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to pursue criminal prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring in the City of Richland only so long as the City has adopted an ordinance prohibiting specified conduct and setting a penalty that involves criminal sanction; and WHEREAS, the City has experienced increasing concerns related to juvenile misconduct and quality-of-life offenses affecting neighborhoods, traffic safety, and public welfare; and WHEREAS, the Richland Police Department has identified situations in which inadequate supervision of minors contributes to violations of state law, municipal code provisions, and other unlawful or unsafe conduct; and WHEREAS, neighboring jurisdictions, including the Cities of Kennewick and Pasco, have adopted municipal code provisions addressing parental or custodial failure to supervise children; and WHEREAS, Kennewick Municipal Code 10.08.090 and similar ordinances have been used as enforcement tools primarily in circumstances involving repeat juvenile offenders, egregious conduct, or situations where additional accountability is necessary; and WHEREAS, law enforcement officials from neighboring jurisdictions have advised that these ordinances can provide an effective mechanism to encourage parental involvement and intervention after notice of a child’s unlawful or dangerous behavior has been provided; and WHEREAS, adopting a failure to supervise ordinance promotes public safety, encourages responsible parental or custodial oversight, and supports the health and general welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, upon adoption, law enforcement will have discretion to issue warnings or advisements prior to enforcement as a flexible means to respond to the specific facts and severity of each incident; and First Reading 06/02/2026 1 Ordinance No. 2026-15 WHEREAS, the failure to supervise ordinance is intended to provide an additional enforcement and accountability tool, and is not intended to criminalize reasonable parenting decisions or isolated conduct absent circumstances warranting enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. Chapter 9.12 of the Richland Municipal Code, entitled Miscellaneous Crimes, as first enacted by Ordinance No. 99-76, and last amended by Ordinance No. 2025-13, is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9.12 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES Sections: 9.12.010 Conspiracy. 9.12.020 Riot. 9.12.030 Failure to disperse. 9.12.040 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree. 9.12.050 Repealed. 9.12.055 Illegal dumping. 9.12.060 Abandoned refrigerators. 9.12.070 Cold storage lockers. 9.12.080 Hunting. 9.12.090 Tormenting or harassing birds and animals. 9.12.100 Repealed. 9.12.110 Computer trespass second degree. 9.12.120 Repealed. 9.12.130 Possession of another’s identification. 9.12.140 Failure to supervise a child unlawful. 9.12.010 Conspiracy. It is unlawful for any person, with intent that conduct constituting a crime be performed, to agree with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct. Every person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of conspiracy. When an object of the conspiratorial agreement is a Class C felony, as defined by the laws of the state of Washington, Chapter 9A.28 RCW, conspiracy is a gross misdemeanor. When an object of the conspiratorial agreement is another misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, conspiracy is a misdemeanor. 9.12.020 Riot. It is unlawful for any person, acting with three or more persons, to knowingly and unlawfully use or threaten to use force, or in any way participate in the use of such force against any other person or against property. Every person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of riot, a gross misdemeanor, unless the actor is armed with a deadly weapon, which is a Class C felony under Chapter 9A.84 RCW. First Reading 06/02/2026 2 Ordinance No. 2026-15 9.12.030 Failure to disperse. It is unlawful for any person to congregate with a group of three or more other persons at such times as there are acts of conduct within the group which create a substantial risk of causing injury to any person, or substantial harm to property, and to refuse or fail to disperse when ordered to do so by a peace officer engaged in enforcing or executing the law. Every person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of failure to disperse, a misdemeanor. 9.12.040 Unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree. RCW 9A.49.030 is hereby adopted by reference as currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time and shall be given the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full. 9.12.050 Impersonating public officer. Repealed by Ord. 20-11. 9.12.055 Illegal dumping. It is unlawful for any person to bury, burn, dump, collect, remove, or in any other manner dispose of or deposit refuse upon any street, alley, public place, or private property within the city other than as provided in RMC Title 15; except that this section shall not be taken to prohibit maintenance of any compost heap upon private property in a manner not constituting a nuisance. Every person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of illegal dumping, a misdemeanor. 9.12.060 Abandoned refrigerators. It is unlawful for any person to place, maintain, leave or possess, or to knowingly permit to be placed, maintained, left or possessed, in any place accessible to children, any abandoned, unused or discarded icebox, refrigerator or other like container or receptacle, unless all doors thereon may be readily opened by children from the inside thereof and all locks and locking devices have been removed therefrom. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 9.12.070 Cold storage lockers. A. It is unlawful for any person, either as owner or operator, or as agent for the owner or operator, to maintain or operate any cold storage locker or cold storage room unless the same is equipped with the following: 1. An emergency bell clearly audible to persons on the outside of the cold storage enclosure and operable from the inside of the locker or room. The operating mechanism on the inside of the locker or room shall be clearly posted with the words “emergency bell”; 2. Two or more separate electric lights of at least 10 watts each, located on the inside of the locker or room immediately adjacent to the operating mechanism of the emergency bell required in subsection (A)(1) of this section. B. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. First Reading 06/02/2026 3 Ordinance No. 2026-15 9.12.080 Hunting. It is unlawful for any person to hunt any bird or animal within the city limits of the city of Richland, except in areas of the city that may be designated by resolution of the city council, and during such times as may be so designated. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 9.12.090 Tormenting or harassing birds and animals. It is unlawful for any person to willfully torment or harass any game bird, game animal, or any species of bird or animal protected under the rules or regulations promulgated by the Washington State Game Commission; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall apply to birds or animals which are lawfully hunted in areas of the city designated by resolution of the city council during such times as may be so designated. Every person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 9.12.100 Violation of court orders. Repealed by Ord. 20-11. 9.12.110 Computer trespass second degree. A. A person is guilty of computer trespass in the second degree if the person, without authorization, intentionally gains access to a computer system or electronic database of another under circumstances not constituting the offense in the first degree. B. Computer trespass in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor. 9.12.120 RCW section adopted – Unlawful possession of a legend drug. Repealed by Ord. 2023-01. 9.12.130 Possession of another’s identification. A. A person is guilty of possession of another's identification if the person knowingly possesses personal identification bearing another person's identity, when the person possessing the personal identification does not have the other person's permission to possess it, and when the possession does not amount to a violation of RCW 9.35.020. B. This section does not apply to: 1. A person who obtains, by means other than theft, another person's personal identification for the sole purpose of misrepresenting his or her age; 2. A person engaged in a lawful business who obtains another person's personal identification in the ordinary course of business; 3. A person who finds another person's lost personal identification, does not intend to deprive the other person of the personal identification or to use it to commit a crime, and takes reasonably prompt steps to return it to its owner; and First Reading 06/02/2026 4 Ordinance No. 2026-15 4. A law enforcement agency that produces or displays counterfeit credit or debit cards, checks or other payment instruments, or personal identification for investigative or educational purposes. C. In a proceeding under this section that is related to an identity theft under RCW 9.35.020, the crime will be considered to have been committed in any locality where the person whose means of identification or financial information was appropriated resides, or in which any part of the offense took place, regardless of whether the defendant was ever actually in that locality. D. A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor. 9.12.140 Failure to supervise a child unlawful. A. It is unlawful for any parent, parents, legal guardian, or any other person having the care or custody of a child, whether temporary or permanent, to: 1. Fail to properly supervise and care for such child, in that such failure of supervision or care contributes to the child violating any law of the United States, the State of Washington, or any ordinance of the City of Richland or County of Benton; or 2. Fail to exercise proper parental control of a child 12 years of age or younger by leaving the child without adult supervision for unreasonable periods of time, or leaving the child unattended under circumstances which create a risk of bodily harm to the child; or 3. Neglect, inflict cruelty or depravity upon or fail to provide a fit place for such child to live; or 4. Allow such child to be truant in violation of compulsory school attendance laws. B. Failure to supervise a child is a misdemeanor. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect the day following its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Richland. Section 3. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 4. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s errors/clerical errors, section numbering, references, or similar mistakes of form. This space intentionally left blank. First Reading 06/02/2026 5 Ordinance No. 2026-15 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the ____ day of ________, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ___________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: ______ Second Reading: ________ Date Published: _______ First Reading 06/02/2026 6 Ordinance No. 2026-15 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Ordinances - Second Reading & Passage Strategic Priority 2 - Financial Sustainability Subject Ordinance No. 2026-11, Amending Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 related to Occupation Tax on Manufactured and Natural Gas Systems Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Finance 2026-11 Ordinance Recommended Motion Give second reading and pass Ordinance No. 2026-11, amending Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 related to occupation tax on manufactured and natural gas systems. Summary RMC 5.20.040 imposes an occupation tax on businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of natural or manufactured gas within the City of Richland. The current code establishes a tax rate of eight and one-half percent (8.5%) on gross income derived from gas utility operations. The ordinance also includes a reduced tax rate of one percent (1%) on the portion of gross income derived from a single customer in excess of $35,000 per month. Utility providers claiming the reduced rate are required to submit reports to the Finance Director documenting qualifying sales. Staff has reviewed utility tax practices utilized by other municipalities in Washington State and found that municipal utility occupation taxes on gas utilities are common statewide. While the structure and language of Richland’s ordinance are generally consistent with those used by other cities, the reduced-rate provision for large-volume customers is comparatively uncommon. Most Washington municipalities apply a uniform utility tax rate to all taxable gross revenues without preferential rates tied to individual customer usage levels. The proposed ordinance would remove the reduced one percent tax rate and instead apply the standard occupation tax rate uniformly to all taxable gas utility revenues. Staff believes this amendment would simplify administration of the City’s utility occupation tax and improve consistency in the application of the tax. Removal of the reduced-rate provision would also eliminate the need for separate reporting and calculation requirements associated with determining eligibility for the lower rate. The one percent (1%) large volume customer carve- out was introduced in 1982, and likely reflects the City’s strategy at that time to attract and retain industrial development in an effort to diversify its economic base. No other utility occupation tax provision in the RMC contains this 1% carve-out for large volume customers. In addition, the proposed amendment would promote a more uniform and transparent tax structure by applying the same rate to all taxable gas utility revenues, and align Richland’s utility tax practices more closely with those commonly utilized by other Washington municipalities. Although the amendment may result in increased utility tax revenues associated with large-volume customers currently qualifying for the reduced rate, a review of available returns reveals that a very small amount of revenue is ever remitted under this provision. Further, Ordinance No. 2026-11 includes an effective date of January 1, 2027, which provides ample time for the City to notify affected entities. Staff expects the number of affected entities to be very small. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2026-11 for second reading and passage. Fiscal Impact None. Attachments 1. Ordinance No. 2026-11 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.20.040 OF THE RICHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO OCCUPATION TAX ON MANUFACTURING AND NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS. WHEREAS, the City has need, from time to time, to amend the Richland Municipal Code (RMC) to bring it into alignment with best practices; and WHEREAS, the City of Richland imposes an occupation tax upon businesses engaged in the distribution and sale of natural and manufactured gas within the City pursuant to Chapter 5.20 RMC; and WHEREAS, Washington cities commonly impose utility taxes upon the gross income of gas utility businesses operating within their jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, most municipal gas utility tax ordinances within the State of Washington apply a uniform tax rate to gross revenues without reduced-rate provisions for large-volume individual customers; and WHEREAS, Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 currently includes a reduced one percent tax rate applicable to portions of monthly gross income derived from a single customer in excess of $35,000 per month; and WHEREAS, the one percent large volume customer carve-out was introduced in 1982, and likely reflects the City’s strategy at that time to attract and retain industrial development in an effort to diversify its economic base; and WHEREAS, the reduced-rate provision creates a preferential tax treatment that is not commonly utilized by other Washington municipalities; and WHEREAS, removal of the reduced-rate provision will simplify administration of the City’s gas utility occupation tax, improve consistency in the application of the tax, and ensure a more uniform tax structure among customers and utility revenues; and WHEREAS, maintaining a consistent tax rate on gross income derived from gas utility operations promotes fairness, transparency, and the equitable collection of municipal revenues necessary to support City services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. Richland Municipal Code Section 5.20.040, entitled Occupation subject to tax – Gas system – Amount, as first enacted by Ordinance No. 117, and last amended by Ordinance No. 2022-29, is hereby amended as follows: Passage 06/02/2026 1 Ordinance No. 2026-11 5.20.040 Occupation subject to tax – Gas system – Amount. There is levied and there shall be collected from every person, firm, company or corporation which operates in the city works, plants or facilities for the distribution and sale of manufactured or natural gas, a tax in the amount, effective November 1, 1996, of eight and one-half percent.; provided, however, that a fee or tax of one percent shall apply to that portion of gross income derived from a single customer in excess of $35,000 per month. Suppliers claiming the reduced rate for volume sales to single users shall submit such reports indicating such sales as required by the finance director. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City of Richland on June 7, 2026 and take effect January 1, 2027. Section 3. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 4. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s errors/clerical errors, section numbering, references, or similar mistakes of form. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ___________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: May 19, 2026 Second Reading: June 2, 2026 Date Published: June 7, 2026 Passage 06/02/2026 2 Ordinance No. 2026-11 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Council Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Ordinances - Second Reading & Passage Strategic Priority 2 - Financial Sustainability Subject Ordinance No. 2026-12, Amending the 2026 Budget to Include the 2025 Budget Carryovers Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Finance 2026-12 Ordinance Recommended Motion Give second reading and pass Ordinance No. 2026-12, amending the 2026 Budget to approve the identified carryovers and new revenues, and authorizing staff to make the necessary budget adjustments to appropriate $127,796,632 into the 2026 Budget as provided therein. Summary All appropriations in any current operating fund lapse at the end of each fiscal year; however, there are grants, projects and encumbered expenditures that cross between fiscal years. Therefore, it is necessary to carry over unexpended appropriations from the prior fiscal year to the current fiscal year for the following: 1) goods and services which had not yet been received by the end of 2025, but were encumbered and committed during that year; 2) uncompleted improvements in progress, including capital improvement and business license reserve projects; and 3) grant-related expenditures at the end of the year. RCW 35.33.151 expressly allows for this action. In addition, RCW 35.33.091 requires the City to "declare an emergency" and hold a public hearing when amending the budget through appropriation of fund balance to pay for additional expenditures. A public hearing will be held on May 19, 2026, in compliance with state law, and Ordinance No. 2026-12 contains the statutorily required "emergency" language. Ordinance No. 2026-12 amends the 2026 Budget to increase appropriations in the funds listed in the ordinance for the proposed carryovers. The proposed 2025 Budget carryover total of $127,796,632 includes previously approved capital improvement projects (CIP), grant-funded programs, and encumbered goods and services not yet received at year-end. All items included in the carryover ordinance were previously budgeted in the prior year. The sources of funds for the 2025 Budget carryovers include unrealized grants, loans, and contributions/transfers of $41,824,458 and fund balances of $85,972,174. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2026-12 for second reading and passage. Fiscal Impact The total increase in appropriations to the 2026 Budget is $127,796,632. This includes carryover of $117,782,536 in approved CIP projects, $4,801,206 in other grant-funded programs, and $5,212,890 in encumbered goods and services. Attachments 1. Ordinance No. 2026-12 2. 2025 Appropriation Carryovers ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CARRYOVER OF PRIOR YEAR BUDGET TO COMPLETE CERTAIN UNCOMPLETED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND ENCUMBERED PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND CERTAIN REVENUES NOT PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED, AND DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY IN VARIOUS CITY FUNDS. WHEREAS, it is necessary to carry over unexpended appropriations from the prior fiscal year to the current fiscal year for goods and services which had not yet been received by the end of the year, but were encumbered and committed in the prior year; and for uncompleted improvements in progress, including capital improvement and business license reserve projects, and grant-related expenditures at the end of the year; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.33.151 provides for carryover of appropriations to the following year for payment of uncompleted programs and improvements in progress or on orders subsequently filled or claims subsequently billed for goods or services not completed by the end of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, this funding appropriation enables completion of unfinished capital improvement projects and payment of encumbered goods and services not received by year end; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.33.091, a duly noticed public hearing was held on May 19, 2026 regarding the increase in appropriations from beginning fund balance and new revenue as listed in Section 3 of this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. Facts Constituting Emergency. The expenses contained within this Ordinance were not anticipated when the 2026 Budget was approved. The increased appropriations contained within this Ordinance total $127,796,632 of which $127,796,632 was previously appropriated in the prior fiscal year’s final budget. These appropriations are necessary for completion of approved projects and purchases and are identified by fund in Section 3 of this Ordinance. Section 2. Declaration of Public Emergency. Due to circumstances described above, the City Council declares that a public emergency exists in the City’s funds described in Section 3 of this Ordinance. Section 3. Amendment of the 2026 Budget. The 2026 Budget is hereby amended to provide for additional appropriations. The sources of funds contained in this Ordinance include unrealized grants, loans and contributions in the amount of $41,824,458, and fund balance in the amount of $85,972,174. These balances are identified for each fund in the following table: Passage 06/02/2026 1 Ordinance No. 2026-12 Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect the day following its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Richland. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: May 19, 2026 Second Reading: June 2, 2026 Date Published: June 7, 2026 Passage 06/02/2026 2 Ordinance No. 2026-12 2026 Carryovers - Encumbered, Expanded and Special Programs Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount A6181000 4117 32806 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500904 72,663 C5131100 4117 32652 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500850 2,300 C7572100 6415 30031 KEY CODE MEDIA, INC. COMMUNICATION EQUIP > $25000 22500997 91,138 D2585000 4117 32402 SAFEBUILT WASHINGTON LLC EXPERT SERVICES 22400214 50,000 D2586000 4117 32140 MAUL FOSTER & ALONGI INC EXPERT SERVICES 22401026 1,080 D2586000 4117 32593 I.C. CONSULTING CORPORATION EXPERT SERVICES 22500434 4,108 D2586000 4117 12417 AHBL, INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500632 712,153 F1188700 6401 30005 INTERWEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT 22500852 126,133 F1222000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22500784 4,732 F1222000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22500785 13,172 F1222000 3501 11003 WEST COAST FIRE & RESCUE SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 22500995 12,348 F1222000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501002 3,124 F1222000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501034 8,136 IT188000 4117 32425 MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS LLC EXPERT SERVICES 22500830 18,900 IT188500 3518 30188 DIMENSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. REPLACEMENT SERVERS 22401072 3,535 IT188500 4107 11563 SMARSH, INC. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 22500010 1,957 IT188500 4802 30005 INTERWEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC REPAIRS AND MAINT-EQUIPMENT 22500224 6,634 IT188500 3583 31219 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC. SOFTWARE-LICENSING & UPGRADES 22500950 5,081 IT188600 3583 10455 AUTODESK INC SOFTWARE-LICENSING & UPGRADES 22500969 1,902 IT188900 4117 EXPERT SERVICES 1,317,743 IT188500 4117 EXPERT SERVICES 141,055 IT188900 3583 11013 N HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION SOFTWARE-LICENSING & UPGRADES 22300347 86,979 IT188900 4117 32622 REMY CORPORATION EXPERT SERVICES 22401079 48,658 IT188900 4117 32388 WORKDAY INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500028 10,582 K1710100 4117 10414 WILDLANDS INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500171 29,410 K1710100 4117 32700 SPEEDY MOVERS EXPERT SERVICES 22500606 72 K1710100 4117 32612 COOPER ZIETZ ENGINEERS, INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500626 1,673 K1710100 4117 32736 MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500641 29,759 K3755000 4911 11046 MP CONSTRUCTION INC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500893 549 K3755000 4911 32468 VICTOR M FLORES LOPEZ OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500930 217 K3755000 4911 30005 INTERWEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500941 2,096 K3755000 3138 31788 THREE RIVERS WINDOW FASHIONS REPAIR/MAINTENANCE S UPPLIES 22500963 1,253 K3755000 4911 32221 PATRIOT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22501026 11,218 K3768010 3109 12427 NORTHWEST TURF SOLUTIONS, INC. FIELD SUPPLIES 22500244 10,870 L1211000 4117 32677 AMIE PETERSON EXPERT SERVICES 22500355 2,888 L1211000 4117 32762 RICE FERGUS MILLER INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500746 26,041 L1212000 3501 10371 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 22500680 1,861 L1212200 2201 30027 FIRST RESPONDER OUTFITTERS INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501013 507 L1212200 2201 30027 FIRST RESPONDER OUTFITTERS INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501014 1,035 L1212200 2201 30027 FIRST RESPONDER OUTFITTERS INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501015 1,220 L1212200 2201 30027 FIRST RESPONDER OUTFITTERS INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501016 1,188 L1212200 2201 30027 FIRST RESPONDER OUTFITTERS INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501017 1,090 M1543000 5209 ANIMAL SHELTER CONTRIBUTION 50,000 L1212330 3501 31250 AARDVARK SMALL TOOLS AND EQUI PMENT 22500921 6,139 Total General Fund 2,923,199 T1423000 3109 32170 PHOENIX ASPHALT MAINTENANCE COMPANY INC FIELD SUPPLIES 22500934 7,167 T1423000 3109 32170 PHOENIX ASPHALT MAINTENANCE COMPANY INC FIELD SUPPLIES 22500959 10,955 T1426100 4117 10517 SIERRA ELECTRIC INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500568 2,250 T1426100 4808 10375 TRAFFIC PARTS INC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES-EQUIPM 22500739 1,354 T1426100 4808 32129 SWARCO MCCAIN INC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES-EQUIPM 22500788 22,956 T1426100 4808 32129 SWARCO MCCAIN INC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES-EQUIPM 22500880 1,363 T1426100 4808 32129 SWARCO MCCAIN INC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES-EQUIPM 22500899 889 T1426100 4808 32129 SWARCO MCCAIN INC TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES-EQUIPM 22500940 783 T1426100 9812 10517 SIERRA ELECTRIC INC INTFND SVCS - STREET LIGHTING 22500568 42,750 T1427010 4806 32815 FRANK GURNEY INC REPAIRS AND MAINT-STRUCTURES 22500910 12,392 T1429000 4117 12054 TRANSPO GROUP USA, INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500409 269,555 T1429000 4117 10414 WILDLANDS INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500447 26,065 T1429000 4117 32722 MACKAY SPOSITO CONSTRUCTORS LLC EXPERT SERVICES 22500556 5,627 T1471000 4117 10130 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO EXPERT SERVICES 22401028 31,804 Total Streets Maintenance Fund 435,910 D5593000 4117 32228 HLA ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING INC EXPERT SERVICES 22400313 26,735 D5593000 4804 11272 BOYD'S TREE SERVICE LLC REPAIRS AND MAINT-IMPROVEMENTS 22500248 1,186 D5593000 4117 10414 WILDLANDS INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500267 7,479 D5593000 4117 12448 ROGERS SURVEYING INC PS EXPERT SERVICES 22500314 45,000 D5593000 4117 11012 RH2 ENGINEERING INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500329 25,054 D4593100 4117 32797 KIEMLE & HAGOOD CO EXPERT SERVICES 22500849 46,043 D4593100 4117 10410 SHANNON & WILSON INC EXPERT SERVICES 22400400 2,500 Total Industrial Development Fund 153,998 W2013400 4117 11012 RH2 ENGINEERING INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500150 24,992 W4188700 3583 11295 TOWNSEND CONTROLS & ELECTRIC LLC SOFTWARE-LICENSING & UPGRADES 22500247 7,500 W2013400 4117 32474 CIMCO-GC SYSTEMS LLC EXPERT SERVICES 22500706 8,880 W4345000 3138 10050 GENERAL PACIFIC INC REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 22500876 1,978 Total Water Fund 43,350Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount S2013500 4117 10406 JUB ENGINEERS INC EXPERT SERVICES 22200146 77,570 S3358000 4911 10030 COLE INDUSTRIAL INC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500220 5,115 S3358000 4911 12384 SILVERLINE ELECTRIC, LLC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500225 15,000 S3358000 4911 11295 TOWNSEND CONTROLS & ELECTRIC LLC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500247 6,776 S3358000 4911 31543 JORDAN MECHANICAL GROUP LLC OUTSIDE SERVICES PROVIDED 22500269 11,228 S2013500 4117 32697 BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD EXPERT SERVICES 22500406 8,451 S3358000 4806 31543 JORDAN MECHANICAL GROUP LLC REPAIRS AND MAINT-STRUCTURES 22500932 1,984 S3358000 3138 31880 ALOHA GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 22500942 2,951 S3358000 3138 31880 ALOHA GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 22500953 11,207 Total Wastewater Fund 140,283 G4378200 4117 10862 PARAMETRIX INC EXPERT SERVICES 22000741 93,451 G2013700 4117 32697 BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD EXPERT SERVICES 22300235 3,056 G4378200 4117 32466 ANALYTICAL RESOURCES LLC EXPERT SERVICES 22400426 2,344 G4378200 4117 11840 US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXPERT SERVICES 22500023 7,874 G4378200 4117 10862 PARAMETRIX INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500596 98,846 G3378100 3514 31516 WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 22500947 54,670 G3378100 3514 10407 TOTER LLC MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 22500994 18,805 Total Solid Waste Fund 279,046 R2013100 4117 32697 BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD EXPERT SERVICES 22500406 9,931 Total Stormwater Fund 9,931 F2227000 4107 12430 SYSTEMS DESIGN WEST LLC OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 22401098 12,689 F2227000 4117 32378 KEVIN E HODGES EXPERT SERVICES 22500658 2,250 F2227000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22500856 628 F2227000 3102 10262 LIFE ASSIST INC OPERATING SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 22501007 25,576 F2227000 2201 10311 SEA WESTERN INC UNIFORM/CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 22501034 7,839 Total Medical Services Fund 48,982 N1013200 4802 10971 PARAMOUNT COMMUNICATIONS INC REPAIRS AND MAINT-EQUIPMENT 22500294 10,854 N1013200 6421 10628 CPM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE 22200617 5,990 N1013200 6421 10971 PARAMOUNT COMMUNICATIONS INC FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE 22500293 1,815 N1013201 6421 10459 ALLSTAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC FIBER OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE 22500558 16,788 Total Broadband Fund 35,447 A4486800 6403 32460 SPYDERCORP LLC CAPITALIZED EXPENSE 22500517 6,898 A4486800 4117 30005 INTERWEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INC EXPERT SERVICES 22500679 971 Total Equipment Maintenance Fund 7,868 A5941810 6405 11526 CORWIN OF PASCO LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22200060 134,473 A5941810 6405 32601 OX BODIES INC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500038 58,743 A5941810 6405 11526 CORWIN OF PASCO LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500428 57,501 A5941810 6405 32430 ARMORED REPUBLIC HOLDINGS LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500582 1,044 A5941810 6405 11526 CORWIN OF PASCO LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500649 123,245 A5941810 6405 32750 GORDON TRUCK CENTERS INC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500686 513,925 A5941810 6405 11526 CORWIN OF PASCO LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500687 117,251 A5941810 6405 11526 CORWIN OF PASCO LLC VEHICLES/VEH EQUIPMENT >$25000 22500738 79,853 A5486900 3501 SMALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 48,843 Total Equipment Replacement Fund 1,134,875 Total Encumbered/Miscellaneous Carryover 5,212,890 2026 Carryovers - CIP Capital Projects Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount M1189000 6417 CIP - PR240004 - FS71 ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS 125,293 M1970000 5542 LAND PURCHASE FOR FUTURE FIRE STATION 750,000 Total General Fund 875,293 T1423000 6321 TR260002 - NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM 780,000 Total Streets Maintenance Fund 780,000 D4970000 5502 CIP - MN220013 - ECON DEC ROAD PROJECTS - BATTELLE BLVD 3,676,099 D4970000 5502 CIP - MN220014 - ECON DEV ROAD PROJECTS - LOGAN STREET 250,000 D4970000 5502 CIP - MN230003 - ECON DEV ROAD PROJECTS - 1ST EXTENSION TO BATTELLE 50,000 D4970000 5502 CIP - MN250003 - CITYVIEW AND TRUMAN AVE BUILD OUT 146,672 D4970000 5502 CIP - MN240005 - IDF HORN RAPIDS RAILROAD EXTENSION 1,673,017 D4970000 5526 CIP - MN200004 - NORTH HR SEWER EXTENSION 4,252,117 D5593000 6209 CIP - MN220002 - HR RAIL EXTENSION AND CROSSING/ACCESS 1,553,967 D5593000 6308 CIP - MN190003 - HORN RAPIDS IRRIGATION 1,627 Total Industrial Development Fund 11,603,498 D6970000 5528 CIP - MN220006 - COLUMBIA PLAYFIELD NORTH PARKING LOT RESTORATION 450,000Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount Total Hotel-Motel Fund 450,000 T2953010 6322 CIP - TR140019 - CENTER PKY SOUTH LESLIE TO CLEARWATER CREEK 2,594,249 T2953010 6362 CIP - TR130003 - PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM 1,395,667 T2953010 6367 CIP - TR190007 - VAN GIESEN/SR240 INTERSECTION IMPROV 87,700 T2953010 6387 CIP - MN220013 - ECON DEC ROAD PROJECTS - BATTELLE BLVD 3,676,099 T2953010 6388 CIP - TR130011 - SOUTH GWW INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 1,674,293 T2953010 6395 CIP - TR140017 - STEPTOE/TAPTEAL IMPROVEMENTS 7,332 T2953010 6403 CIP - MN250003 - CITYVIEW AND TRUMAN AVE BUILD OUT 206,672 T2953010 6403 CIP - MN220014 - ECON DEV ROAD PROJECTS - LOGAN STREET 250,000 T2953010 6403 CIP - MN230003 - ECON DEV ROAD PROJECTS - 1ST EXTENSION TO BATTELLE 50,000 T2470000 6403 CIP - MN240005 - IDF HORN RAPIDS RAILROAD EXTENSION 1,673,017 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR190003 - DUPORTAIL STREET CORRIDOR IMPROV 5,694,237 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR190008 - STOP-CONTROLLED INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROV 4,244 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR230003 - COMSTOCK STREET EXTENSION 461,000 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR230007 - SR240/AIRPORT WAY PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 300,000 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR250006 - CENTRAL RICHLAND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS 112,236 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR250008 - PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PH 2 190,000 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR250012 - STOP-CONTROLLED INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROV PH 2 239,457 T2953010 6403 CIP - TR250013 - SOUTH GWW PAVEMENT PRESERVATION 1,300,237 T2953010 6403 CIP - WF200001 - DOWNTOWN CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS 16,628,787 T2956100 6403 CIP - TR250004 - SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 500,000 T2956100 6403 CIP - TR250014 - S GWW SIDEWALKS IMPROV 816,922 T2956200 6403 CIP - TR140020 - VANTAGE HIGHWAY PATHWAY 258,430 T2956300 6403 CIP - TR230002 - THAYER DRIVE STREET LIGHTS 432,641 Total Streets Capital Construction Fund 38,553,220 K5947610 6335 CIP - MN220001 CITYWIDE SAFETY & SECURITY 158,403 K5947610 6335 CIP - PR160005 PARKS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFETY PROGRAM 46,333 K5947610 6312 CIP - PR170004 RIVERS TO RIDGES TRAIL 2,236,907 K5947610 6209 CIP - PR230001 HOWARD AMON PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT 317,476 K5947610 6403 CIP - MN220006 PARKING LOT AND PATHWAY RENEWAL 453,592 K5947610 6403 CIP - MN230004 MANDATED FACILITY ENERGY IMPROVMENETS 89,990 K5947610 6403 CIP - MN230005 BID INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL 55,499 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR190001 HANFORD LEGACY PARK 47,250 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR190003 CITY VIEW LAND ACQUISITION 1,190,000 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR190004 SOUTH ORCHARD PARK 38,060 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR220001 TRACT D PARK 798,278 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR220002 ADA IMPROVEMENTS 60,685 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230003 LESLIE GROVES LONG RANGE PLANNING 32,834 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230004 CITY-WIDE DOCK REPLACEMENT 250,640 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230006 PLAYGROUND RENEWAL & REPLACEMENT 540,000 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230007 KEENE RD PARKING LOT CONNECTIVITY 13,804 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230008 CITY VIEW PARK PLANNING 75,000 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR230009 HOWARD AMON FITNESS STATION 36,161 K5947610 6403 CIP -PR240001 SHOPS 100 HVAC UPGRADE 77,360 K5947610 6403 CIP -PR240002 HOWARD AMON PARK LEE LANDING SHADE STRUCTURE 149,525 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR250001 INFORMATIONAL KIOSK REPLACEMENT 71,295 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR250004 WEST VILLAGE PARK PH2 PLAYGROUND 450,000 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR250007 SKATE PARK SEWER MAIN REPLACE 131,172 K5947610 6403 CIP - PR250008 WE JOHNSON PARK CULVERT REMOVAL 150,000 K5947610 6403 CIP - WF140010 SHORELINE DEFERRED MAINTENACE 579,952 K5947610 6403 CIP - WF150015 COLUMBIA PT MARINA PARK 1,077,526 K5947610 6403 CIP - WF160002 LESLIE GROVES PARK 886,590 Total Park Project Construction Fund 10,014,333 MH941820 6403 CIP - MN200005 - CITY HALL PARKING LOT ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENTS 450,674 MH941820 6403 CIP - MN230007 - CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS 5,319 MH941820 6403 CIP - PR230005 - RCC MAINT STORAGE ADDITION 75,000 MH941820 6403 CIP - MN230006 - ECONOMY INN SITE IMPROVEMENTS 179,593 MH941820 6403 CIP - MN230001 - SHOPS 100 COOLING TOWER AND PLUMBING 243,087 MH941820 6103 LAND PURCHASE FOR FUTURE FIRE STATION 750,000 Total General Government Construction Fund 1,703,674 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA130002 - DISTRIBUTION R&R 1,755,010 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA130003 - IRRIGATION CAP IMPROVEMENT 787,260 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA130007 - WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT UPGRADES 2,571,052 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA160002 - COLUMBIA RIVER INTAKE SCREEN UPGRADES 2,063,739 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA170002 - WTP PUMPING CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS 780,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA220001 - SCADA REPLACEMENT & SITE SECURITY 2,658,581 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA220002 - KENNEDY ROAD TRANSMISSION PIPELINE 750,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA220003 - WATER FACILITY ENERGY RESILENCY 4,250,911 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA230001 - WTP IMPROVEMENTS 500,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA230002 - ISLAND VIEW SUPPLY 685,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA240002 - HORN RAPIDS IRRIGATION UPGRADES 6,150,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA240003 - WATER FACILITY SITE SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS 675,000Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount W1943410 6403 CIP - WA240004 - TAPTEAL IV PUMP STATION 300,000 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA240005 - TAPTEAL 2 TRUMAN AVE BPS 1,012,758 W1943410 6403 CIP - WA250001 - WATER SYSTEM PFAS STUDY 150,000 W1943411 6403 CIP - WA250002 - STEVENS / SUNSET VALVE 200,000 Total Water Fund 25,289,312 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW130001 - COLLECTION SYSTEM RENEW & REPLACEME 3,766,539 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW130003 - INFLUENT UPGRADES 516,785 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW220001 - SCADA REPLACEMENT 1,040,742 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW240001 - ANAERBOLIC DIGESTER REPLACEMENT 260,000 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW250001 - WTP GRIT WORKS 500,000 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW250002 - MONTANA LIFT STATION IMPROV 856,480 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW250003 - SANITARY LIFT STATIONS IMPROV 747,623 S1943510 6403 CIP - WW250004 - WTP ROTARY DRUM THICKENER REPLACEMENT 250,000 S1943510 6403 CIP-MN240004- IDF HORN RAPID SEWER EXT 4,252,117 Total Wastewater Fund 12,190,287 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW130002 - DISPOSAL CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS 3,361,368 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW130003 - LANDFILL CLOSURE PHASE 2 1,373,146 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW230001 - CONTAINER MAINTENANCE FACILITY 22,750 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW240002 - LANDFILL FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 512,854 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW240003 - LANDFILL EXPANSION PH 2 6,812,579 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW250002 - HR LANDFILL LITTER FENCES 150,000 G1943710 6403 CIP - SW250003 - HR BULL LITTER FENCES 11,899 Total Solid Waste Fund 12,244,596 R1943110 6403 CIP - ST130001 - STORMWATER REHABILITATION & REPLACE 1,116,656 R1943110 6403 CIP - ST130006 - STORMWATER WATER QUALITY RETROFIT 1,541,830 R1943110 6403 CIP - ST240001 - STEPTOE/COL PARK TRAIL STORM FACILITY 656,536 R1943110 6403 CIP - ST250001 - USACE HIP DEEP CREEK 100,000 Total Stormwater Fund 3,415,023 A5941810 6405 MN140016-Fleet Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Replacement Program 663,299 Total Equipment Replacement Fund 663,299 Total CIP Capital Project Carryover 117,782,536 2026 Carryovers - Non-CIP Grant-Funded Expenditure Org Object Vendor # Vendor Description PO # Amount K2710200 6400 RCC Design - Bathroom Remodel (2024 Funding from REET) 100,000 K3755000 6417 Trash Enclosure (2025 CIP - MN250002) 72,465 M1189000 6340 Public Art Installation Costs 40,000 212,465 L1212360 3501 EP 2024 - K-9 - K-9 Equipment (Annually) -- Extended to 2026 8,128 L1212360 4301 EP 2024 - K-9 - K9 Purchase and training (every 5-8 years) - Extended to 2026 11,500 L1212360 3501 EP 2024 - K-9 - K9 Purchase and training (every 5-8 years) - Extended to 2026 12,500 L1212360 4912 EP 2024 - K-9 - K9 Purchase and training (every 5-8 years) - Extended to 2026 6,000 L1212200 1101 EP 2024 - K-9 - Handler Assisgnment Pay9 -- Extended to 2026 3,954 L1212360 4117 EP 2024 - K-9 - K9 Boarding (annually) -- Extended to 2026 527 L1212360 4117 EP 2024 - K-9 - Veterinary Care (annually) -- Extended to 2026 3,000 L1188700 3583 EP 2024 - K-9 - K9 Software (annually) -- Extended to 2026 144 45,753 Total General Fund Carryover 258,218 D6739000 4990 Approved 2025 projects extended to 2026 152,492 Total Hotel/Motel Fund Grant Carryover 152,492 D7587110 4995 O/O Rehab - program income 10,183 D7587100 4925 APPROVED PROJECTS 26,106 D7587110 4997 Unallocated Expenses 72,995 Total CDGB Fund Grant Carryover 109,284 D8587110 4985 Program Income-Richland 83,094 D8587110 4986 Program Income-Kennewick 122,620 D8587110 4861 TBRA - Richland 43,737 D8587110 4862 TBRA - Kennewick 16,110 D8587110 4863 TBRA - Pasco 34,427 D8587110 4864 TBRA - Admin 15,166 D8587110 4868 Home Owner REHAB Occupied-Richland 339,685 D8587110 4866 Home Owner REHAB Occupied-Kennewick 341,260 D8587110 4867 Home Owner REHAB Occupied-Pasco 341,260 D8587110 4869 Home Owner REHAB Occupied - Admin 98,287 D8587100 4982 CHDO - Stardust Project 379,868 Org Object Vendor # Vendor Name Description PO# Amount D8587110 4988 Entitlement-Richland 121,024 D8587110 4989 Entitlement-Kennewick 302,066 D8587110 4991 Entitlement-Pasco 447,205 D8587020 5200 Richland Unallocated Admin 127,476 D8587020 5202 Pasco Unallocated AD - D8587020 5203 Kennewick Unallocated AD 56,482 D8593450 4925 HOME ARP APPROVED PROJECTS 1,172,990 D8593450 4949 HOME ARP Approved Projects 67,203 D8593450 4117 HOME ARP APPROVED Projects Admin 171,252 Total HOME Fund Grant Carryover 4,281,212 Total Non-CIP Grant Funded Carryover 4,801,206 2025 Encumbered/Miscellaneous Carryover 5,212,890 2025 CIP/Capital Project Carryover 117,782,536 2025 Non-CIP Grant Carryover 4,801,206 Total Carryovers 127,796,632 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Resolutions - Adoption Strategic Priority 2 - Financial Sustainability Strategic Priority 4 - Quality of Life Subject Resolution No. 2026-73, Authorizing Weatherwise Contractor Agreements with Vance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. and Aces HVAC, LLC for Weatherwise Program Participation Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Energy Services 2026-73 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-73, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute agreements with Vance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. and Aces HVAC, LLC for participation in the City’s Weatherwise program. Summary The City's weatherization program provides energy efficiency improvements for Richland electric utility customers through authorized private contractors. Eligible improvements may include heat pumps, windows, doors, and building insulation designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. To become an authorized contractor under Richland's Weatherwise program, contractors must complete a standardized process to qualify, which includes: 1) submitting an application; 2) meeting all licensing, insurance, and bonding requirements; and 3) applicable fee payment and completing program orientation requirements. The one-time application fee is intended to offset administrative costs associated with the program. Approved contractors must maintain compliance with all program requirements in order to remain on the CIty's authorized contractor list. The City maintains and publishes a "Weatherwise Program Authorized Contractor" list on the City’s website for customers seeking information regarding available contractors participating in the program. The City does not endorse or recommend one contractor over another. Resolution No. 2026-73 will authorize the addition of Vance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. and Aces HVAC, LLC to the City's authorized contractor list. Both contractors have met all applicable program requirements and are eligible to participate in the program. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-73. Fiscal Impact None. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-73 2. Draft Agreement - Vance Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. 3. Draft Agreement - Aces HVAC, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 2026-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING WEATHERWISE CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH VANCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. AND ACES HVAC LLC FOR WEATHERWISE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. WHEREAS, the City of Richland operates an electric utility providing customers reliable service at the lowest reasonable cost through wholesale power purchases, efficient operations and energy efficiency; and WHEREAS, the City authorizes contractors to install energy conservation improvements for Richland electric customers under the energy efficiency Weatherwise program; and WHEREAS, the City specifies program procedures, minimum bonding and insurance requirements, electric heat and conservation improvement requirements, delisting procedures, and other program and regulatory requirements; and WHEREAS, upon meeting all contractual requirements, and on the condition that licensing and bonding be maintained at all times during participation in the program, Vance Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. and Aces HVAC LLC will be added as authorized contractors for the City's Weatherwise Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that the City Manager is authorized to sign and execute Weatherwise contractor agreements with Vance Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. and Aces HVAC LLC for participation in the City’s Weatherwise program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 Resolution No. 2026-73 Contract No. _____________DRAFT CITY-AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this day, _____________________, between the City of Richland, a municipal corporation and city of the first class located in Benton County, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Vance Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. , hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." W-I-T-N-E-S-S-E-T-H: I. Recitals WHEREAS, the Community directly benefits from promoting energy efficiency within the City’s utility service area; and WHEREAS, effective October 1, 1994, the City entered into the Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in order to acquire cost-effective conservation resources; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement was superseded by an Energy Conservation Agreement between the City and BPA, effective September 7, 2017, an agreement providing the current legal conditions by which the parties are pursuing cost-effective conservation resources; and WHEREAS, upon contracting with BPA, the City’s Residential Weatherwise Agreement became an extension of the master Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement and its successor Energy Conservation Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Energy Conservation Agreement provides the City with the flexibility to determine the conservation program activities and incentive levels necessary to achieve conservation objectives; and WHEREAS, conservation objectives are achieved through a three-party contracting effort between the City, a City-Authorized Contractor tasked with performing energy-efficient improvements, and the benefiting property owner; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the terms and conditions hereof, the parties agree as follows: II. Agreement 1. Scope of Work - Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, bonding, insurance, supervision and equipment required to install energy conservation measures Weatherization Program Agreement Page 1 of 12 DRAFT available through the City’s Weatherwise Service. All understandings related to this scope of work shall be in writing. No verbal agreements between the benefiting property Owner (“Owner”), Contractor, and the City will supersede this Agreement. 2. Duration and Termination - The term of this Agreement shall be for one year from the above date, and shall automatically renew on the annual anniversary date each successive year. Either party may terminate this agreement without cause at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. a. Contractor’s failure to respond to any requests made by the City related to insurance requirements or bonding information shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement. b. Contractor is obligated to satisfactorily and timely complete all projects that are in progress as of the date of termination of this Agreement. 3. Procedure - The City and Contractor share the responsibility to market and promote the City’s Weatherwise Service. a. The City shall market the Weatherwise Service, including City-Authorized Contractors, through utility billing inserts, radio and print advertising, and other appropriate media. In response to a request for a proposal that resulted from the City’s marketing efforts, the Contractor shall promote the benefits of energy efficiency and participation in the City’s Weatherwise Service to the Owner. The Contractor may also use its own client lists and sales leads to solicit participation in the Weatherwise Service. b. The Contractor may market the Weatherwise Service and their status as a City- Authorized Contractor. All Contractor marketing and advertising that has any reference to the City’s Weatherwise Service or their status as a City-Authorized Contractor shall be submitted to the Energy Services Director (ESD) or designee for advance written approval. c. The Contractor’s performance goal shall be to consistently obtain a sales amount equal to, or in excess of, the average Contractor Weatherwise Service sales amount. Achievement of the performance goal will be periodically monitored to determine, in the Energy Service Director’s reasonable judgment, if the Contractor has achieved the performance goal. The Contractor shall be required to submit a marketing plan to achieve this goal at the time of execution of this Agreement. The marketing plan shall be subject to City review and acceptance. d. No work will be authorized without the Owner's completion of the City's Weatherwise application, and the Contractor’s completion of the City's proposal form. The Contractor and Owner share the responsibility to determine whether the building meets the City’s Eligibility Criteria, and to indicate such on the Weatherwise proposal. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and informing the City and the Owner of all required actions that do not qualify for Weatherization Program Agreement Page 2 of 12 DRAFT payment under the Weatherwise Service. The Contractor shall only propose materials and equipment that are pre-approved by the City. Contractor shall not receive any payment under this Agreement until City approves final inspection and acceptance of the work performed. 4. Eligibility Criteria - In order to qualify, a home must have electric heating equipment that meets one of the City’s Eligibility Criteria defined in the City’s loan application. Further, Owners of residences must receive electric utility service from the City. 5. Energy Conservation Measure Availability - Homes must meet the City’s energy conservation measure availability defined in the City’s Weatherwise Loan Service Standard Terms and Conditions. The Contractor agrees to restrict its weatherization materials, products, and installation methods to those currently approved by the City. 6. Commencement - Once a signed Owner’s Application and City proposal form are received, the City will schedule loan closing with the Owner. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal to perform work under this Agreement at the sole discretion of the City. a. All changes that result in an increase in the bid price or increased scope of work after Notice to Proceed is issued must be approved in writing by the City and the Owner. Reductions in the scope of work and cost may be made, and the Weatherwise Statement may be revised, upon City installation acceptance without requiring a revision to the Loan Agreement. b. Contractor shall not commence work on an Owner’s residence until an authorized City representative has issued the Notice to Proceed based on the Owner's acceptance of the City’s Application, Contractor's Proposal and City Loan Agreement. No new work may be issued to the Contractor by the City until all jobs which have been in progress for more than one-hundred and twenty (120) days have passed all required inspections. The Contractor's failure to complete all work and obtain City inspection and acceptance within one-hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of the City’s Notice to Proceed enables the City and/or Owner to cancel the Loan Agreement without incurring Contractor cancellation costs. c. The City may cancel the Loan Agreement for just cause and shall not be responsible for any Owner or Contractor damages. d. Prior to the commencement of work, the Owner may request to cancel the Loan Agreement. Such request to cancel shall be submitted to the City in writing. If the Loan Agreement is canceled by the Owner after the City has given notice to proceed to the Contractor, the Owner is responsible to pay any cancellation costs to the Contractor identified in the proposal. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 3 of 12 DRAFT 7. Warranty - Contractor warrants that the work and materials furnished under this Agreement shall comply with accepted industry standards and the requirements established by the City. These requirements are included in this Agreement by reference. The City may revise its requirements at any time based on one or more health or safety concerns. All other City requirements may be revised semi-annually. a. If any defect in the Contractor's workmanship or materials is discovered within two (2) years after the completion of any work, the Contractor shall expeditiously remedy, repair, correct, replace or cause to be remedied, repaired, or replaced at the Contractor's expense such defect in materials or workmanship. b. Sealed insulated glass units and heat pumps shall be warranted against failure for a minimum period of five (5) years. Insulation shall be warranted against failure for a minimum of two (2) years. The Contractor shall provide to the City and the Owner a written warranty for the sealed insulated glass units, heat pumps, and insulation. c. The foregoing warranties shall survive any inspection the City may elect to make. 8. Acceptance and Payment - Upon completion of the work, the Contractor will notify the City that the job is complete, and upon inspection approval by the City and acceptance by the Owner, Contractor may then invoice the City for the amount stated in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will be paid within thirty (30) days subsequent to City acceptance of the work and after an acceptable detailed invoice has been received by the City. The Contractor shall promptly pay all subcontractors or materials providers employed by the Contractor in connection with installations undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. a. All material and workmanship shall be subject to inspection, examination and testing by duly authorized agents of the City at any time during or after installation of materials. Such inspection will verify the home meets the relevant Eligibility Criteria, and that the energy conservation measures are available and meet all City material and installation requirements. The Owner and Contractor must be present at the time of inspection. b. The City shall have the right to reject defective material and workmanship and/or require its correction without cost or expense to the City or the Owner. Contractor shall be given timely notice of the defect and a reasonable opportunity to cure. In the event the Contractor fails or refuses to correct any defect as set forth herein, the City may, at its option, deduct an equitable amount from any payment owing or to be owed to the Contractor, or take such other steps as it deems appropriate. c. The City reserves the right to levy penalty charges for re-inspection due to work or materials failing previous inspection. Charges will be billed to the Contractor on a monthly basis. The City reserves the right to collect re-inspection penalty charges which are outstanding and past due by deducting the amount owing for Weatherization Program Agreement Page 4 of 12 DRAFT re-inspection from subsequent payments owed to the Contractor for completed work. d. If the Contractor’s work fails to pass on the third inspection, the City may, in consultation with the Owner, determine to correct the work and deduct the cost from the amount due the Contractor. e. The Owner may submit a written complaint within five (5) business days of City inspection acceptance. If an Owner complaint is not received in writing within five business days of City inspection acceptance, the materials and their installation have been accepted by the Owner. If in the opinion of the Energy Services Director a reasonable written complaint is received within this period the City may withhold payment to the Contractor. The Contractor must resolve reasonable Owner written complaints within five business days of receipt. If the Owner and Contractor cannot resolve the complaint within ten business days of City inspection acceptance, the Contractor agrees to relieve the City from all responsibilities including payment under this Agreement. 9. Indemnification/Hold Harmless - The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Contractor's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10. Waiver of Liens - Contractor understands that the City does not wish construction liens or materialmen's liens to be placed upon the property of participating Owners as a result of any services or materials provided by Contractor pursuant to the City's Weatherwise Service. Therefore, Contractor hereby waives any common law or statutory right it may have to any construction, materialmen, or other lien against such property, and agrees that it will not file, nor by failure to pay any materialmen or subcontractor, cause any other person to file a construction, materialmen, or other lien against the real property owned by participating Owners. a. If Contractor does file, or permits to be filed, or by its failure to pay lawful obligations causes to be filed any such lien in contravention of this Agreement, without City approval, the City, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, Weatherization Program Agreement Page 5 of 12 DRAFT may take such action it deems necessary or advisable so as to remove any such lien, and Contractor shall reimburse the City for all expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the City in resolving the issue of the lien and obtaining or attempting to release the lien. b. Advance City permission to file such liens may be obtained on a case-by-case basis under certain conditions. A contractor’s request to file such liens shall be made in writing to the Energy Services Director. The request shall identify a justifiable reason for the lien. 11. Liability Insurance - a. Duty to Obtain: The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from, or in connection with, the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. b. No Limitation: Contractor’s maintenance of insurance, its scope of coverage and limits as required herein shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Contractor to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity. c. Minimum Scope of Insurance: Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below: i. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage. ii. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, stop gap liability, personal injury and advertising injury, contractors’ pollution liability, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85 or an equivalent endorsement. There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability Insurance for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO Additional Insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured-Completed Operations endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements providing equivalent coverage. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 6 of 12 DRAFT iii. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. d. Minimum Amounts of Insurance: Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits: i. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. ii. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate limit. e. Other Insurance Provision: The Contractor’s Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that they shall be primary insurance with respect to the City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. f. Acceptability of Insurers: Companies writing the insurance to be obtained under this Agreement shall be licensed to do business under Chapter 48 RCW. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII, and the ratings shall be indicated on the insurance certificates. g. Verification of Coverage: Prior to commencement of work, Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor. h. Subcontractors: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining the insurance coverage and limits required, if any, to be obtained by all subcontractors, which determination shall be made in accordance with reasonable and prudent business practices. 12. Bonding - In accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 39.08 and (where applicable) RCW 60.28, Contractor shall provide the City with a payment bond and a performance bond covering all work performed under this Agreement, in an amount of not less than $25,000. Each bond shall be executed on the forms provided by the City and must be issued by a company registered to do business in the State of Washington. 13. Certifications and Permits - The Contractor shall give all required notices and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and certification requirements, and shall procure and pay for all necessary municipal or other governmental permits, licenses and inspections. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 7 of 12 DRAFT a. Heat Pump contractors shall employ a minimum of one Refrigeration Service Engineer’s Society (R.S.E.S.) certified employee to maintain its status as a City- Authorized Heat Pump Contractor. b. All Contractors shall request an in-progress inspection from the Energy Services Business Services Division for construction work that may become concealed (e.g., closed-blows and advanced air-sealing). c. Copies of all required permits and certifications, including, but not limited to a City building permit, State electrical permit, Air Pollution Control Authority asbestos abatement permit, and insulation certification shall be attached to the invoice for each completed job. d. In the event the Energy Services Business Services Division inspector does not complete both inspections on behalf of the City, the Contractor will be required to request an inspection from both the City's Building Inspection Division and Business Services Division for all work performed under this Agreement. 14. Subcontractors - The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying and hiring a competent subcontractor to perform subcontracted work. Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City and Owner for acts or omissions of any subcontractor performing any portion of the work under this Agreement, or any person directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor, and nothing contained herein shall create any contractual relationship between subcontractors and the City. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all subcontractors’ compliance with the terms of this Agreement, and for immediately addressing issues raised by the City regarding subcontractor performance. 15. Kickbacks - Kickbacks, rebates, price reductions or inducements for participation or non-participation or other non-service benefits from the Contractor to an Owner are strictly prohibited, and such acts may be subject to prosecution or civil action under federal law. Bid rigging or bid collusion may subject the parties to triple damages under federal law in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law. 16. Clean-up - Contractor shall at all times keep Owner's premises and work areas free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish, and prior to completion of work, remove any rubbish from the premises, including but not limited to tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the premises in a condition satisfactory to the City and the Owner. In the event the Contractor fails to comply with any of the foregoing in a prompt and workmanlike manner after reasonable notice, the City may, after such notice, perform the clean- up work and removal at the expense of the Contractor. Expenses associated with the City’s clean-up and removal of waste and/or materials on the Contractor’s behalf shall be deducted from any balance owing to Contractor for completed work before final payment is made. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 8 of 12 DRAFT 17. Independent Contractor - Contractor is an independent contractor. This is no partnership, agency, or employment of contractor relationship between Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees and the City. The parties expressly understand and agree that the equipment used, and the personnel employed by Contractor in performing the work contemplated by this Agreement shall at all times be under the sole and exclusive control of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not create any obligation or assume any responsibility for the City, nor shall the Contractor attempt to bind the City in any way whatsoever; nor shall Contractor represent in any manner that he or she is an agent of the City or associated or affiliated with the City in any capacity other than as an independent contractor. The parties’ express intent is that no vicarious liability be created by the contractual relationship between Contractor and the City. 18. Assignment - Contractor shall not assign or transfer any right, title or interest under the terms of this Agreement without the prior written approval of the City. 19. Survival - The provisions covering Warranty, Waiver of Liens and Indemnification shall survive termination, cancellation, or expiration of this Agreement. 20. City-Authorized Contractor List - The City Authorized Contractor List will be posted on the City’s website at www.ci.richland.wa.us/EnergyServices as an alphabetized list of authorized contractors. 21. Violations – The following procedure shall be followed for all perceived violations of this Agreement: a. If the City has reason to believe that Contractor is in violation of this Agreement, the Energy Services Director shall promptly notify Contractor in writing of the violation. The written notice shall set forth the nature of the alleged violation and identify the desired remedy. b. Contractor shall respond in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. Contractor’s response shall either be: 1) an indication and explanation that the violation has been cured, along with any supporting documentation to evidence the cure; or 2) a written cure plan that satisfies the Energy Services Director; or 3) an explanation that refutes the alleged violation with documentation to support Contractor’s position that the alleged violation did not occur. c. If, after review, the Energy Services Director agrees that no violation occurred, no further action is necessary. However, if, after review, the Energy Services Director determines in his reasonable judgment that the violation has not been cured within the time allowed, and no satisfactory cure plan has been presented and approved, Contractor may be removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, and City may take any action authorized by law or equity to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 9 of 12 DRAFT d. If the nature of the violation is such that it cannot be fully cured within thirty (30) days due to circumstances beyond Contractor’s control, the period of time in which Contractor must cure the violation may be extended in writing by the Energy Services Director for such additional time as is reasonably necessary to complete the cure, provided that: 1) Contractor shall have promptly commenced the cure; and 2) in the Energy Services Director’s reasonable judgment, Contractor is diligently pursuing its efforts to cure the violation. If, in the Energy Services Director’s reasonable judgment, the violation has not been cured within the extended time allowed, Contractor may be removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, and City may take any action authorized by law or equity to enforce the terms of this Agreement. e. In the event a Contractor’s name is removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, Contractor may request to be reinstated on the list by curing violation(s) of this Agreement or providing a cure plan that satisfies the Energy Services Director. f. The Energy Services Director may authorize a Contractor who has been voluntarily or involuntarily removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list to complete work under the Weatherwise Service. Such authorization would permit the Contractor to serve owners, but the Contractor would not enjoy the benefits of being listed as a City-Authorized Contractor. 22. Amendments - All amendments to this Agreement, except as identified herein, shall be in writing and signed by both parties. The Weatherwise Material & Installation Specifications, the Eligibility Criteria definitions, and the definitions of Energy Conservation Measure Availability are incorporated by reference into this Agreement and may be periodically amended by the City in its sole discretion. When written changes to referenced documents are issued by an authorized City representative, the amendments shall automatically become effective and incorporated into this Agreement. 23. Asbestos Notice to Contractors - Notice is hereby given that there is a strong possibility that many heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and prefabricated, pre-cut, government-built and other buildings located within the City of Richland contain asbestos. Contractors are solely responsible for taking proper precautions to protect their employees, the benefiting property Owners, and their tenants from the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. Contractor shall immediately notify the City if any area of a structure has had any asbestos removed by other than an EPA-approved procedure documented in writing by an EPA- certified contractor. Any structure that is known or suspected to have had asbestos removed shall be considered as contaminated until decontamination has been performed and certified, and all written documentation has been accepted by the City. Decontamination and all other types of asbestos abatement are costs borne by the Owner. The Contractor is responsible for determining and documenting on the City’s proposal form whether the scope of work will affect or disturb asbestos. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 10 of 12 DRAFT 24. Covenant Not to Compete/Conflict of Interest - For a period of two (2) years following the completion of City service by a City employee, the City shall not transact business or interface with any former City employee who has been directly concerned or who personally participated in the activities which form the subject of this Agreement while they were employed by the City of Richland. The City shall have the right to request replacement of the former City employee by another company employee who does not have this conflict of interest. The City retains the right to terminate this Agreement should the Contractor not comply with the request. 25. Americans with Disabilities Act - The City of Richland adheres to and promotes the requirements of the federally legislated Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. By signing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies and agrees that they will adhere to and promote the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor will assure that a similar statement to this certification will become a part of all agreements with any subcontractor with whom they contract. 26. Notices - All notices required to be given to Contractor or City under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed served when delivered by hand or by Federal Express or similar service during normal business hours; or when mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested. They parties may, upon mutual agreement, determine to accept notice via email. Notices shall be given to the following: For the City of Richland For the Contractor: Energy Services Director Owner’s Name: City of Richland Company Name: 625 Swift Blvd., MS-23 Mailing Address: Richland, WA 99352 City, State Zip (509) 942-7403 Business Phone: Business Fax: Contact Email: 27. Severability - If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable as written, the remainder of the Agreement or the applications of the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected. 28. Governing Law/Forum Selection - Unless otherwise controlled by federal law, the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. The parties agree that Benton County is the appropriate Weatherization Program Agreement Page 11 of 12 DRAFT venue for filing of any civil action arising out of this Agreement. Contractor expressly agrees to submit to personal jurisdiction in Benton County Superior Court. 29. Legal Action - The parties agree that should legal action be necessary to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, that the prevailing party will be awarded its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in action. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor has obtained all certificates, bonds, licenses, certifications and insurance in compliance with this Agreement, and the parties have entered into the City-Authorized Contractor Agreement as of the day and year written below. CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON Company Name Jon Amundson Date Authorized Representative Date City Manager Printed Name ATTEST: Jennifer Rogers City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Heather Kintzley City Attorney Weatherization Program Agreement Page 12 of 12 Contract No. _____________DRAFT CITY-AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this day, _____________________, between the City of Richland, a municipal corporation and city of the first class located in Benton County, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Aces HVAC, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor." W-I-T-N-E-S-S-E-T-H: I. Recitals WHEREAS, the Community directly benefits from promoting energy efficiency within the City’s utility service area; and WHEREAS, effective October 1, 1994, the City entered into the Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in order to acquire cost-effective conservation resources; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement was superseded by an Energy Conservation Agreement between the City and BPA, effective September 7, 2017, an agreement providing the current legal conditions by which the parties are pursuing cost-effective conservation resources; and WHEREAS, upon contracting with BPA, the City’s Residential Weatherwise Agreement became an extension of the master Conservation Resource Acquisition Agreement and its successor Energy Conservation Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Energy Conservation Agreement provides the City with the flexibility to determine the conservation program activities and incentive levels necessary to achieve conservation objectives; and WHEREAS, conservation objectives are achieved through a three-party contracting effort between the City, a City-Authorized Contractor tasked with performing energy-efficient improvements, and the benefiting property owner; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and the terms and conditions hereof, the parties agree as follows: II. Agreement 1. Scope of Work - Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, bonding, insurance, supervision and equipment required to install energy conservation measures Weatherization Program Agreement Page 1 of 12 DRAFT available through the City’s Weatherwise Service. All understandings related to this scope of work shall be in writing. No verbal agreements between the benefiting property Owner (“Owner”), Contractor, and the City will supersede this Agreement. 2. Duration and Termination - The term of this Agreement shall be for one year from the above date, and shall automatically renew on the annual anniversary date each successive year. Either party may terminate this agreement without cause at any time upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. a. Contractor’s failure to respond to any requests made by the City related to insurance requirements or bonding information shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement. b. Contractor is obligated to satisfactorily and timely complete all projects that are in progress as of the date of termination of this Agreement. 3. Procedure - The City and Contractor share the responsibility to market and promote the City’s Weatherwise Service. a. The City shall market the Weatherwise Service, including City-Authorized Contractors, through utility billing inserts, radio and print advertising, and other appropriate media. In response to a request for a proposal that resulted from the City’s marketing efforts, the Contractor shall promote the benefits of energy efficiency and participation in the City’s Weatherwise Service to the Owner. The Contractor may also use its own client lists and sales leads to solicit participation in the Weatherwise Service. b. The Contractor may market the Weatherwise Service and their status as a City- Authorized Contractor. All Contractor marketing and advertising that has any reference to the City’s Weatherwise Service or their status as a City-Authorized Contractor shall be submitted to the Energy Services Director (ESD) or designee for advance written approval. c. The Contractor’s performance goal shall be to consistently obtain a sales amount equal to, or in excess of, the average Contractor Weatherwise Service sales amount. Achievement of the performance goal will be periodically monitored to determine, in the Energy Service Director’s reasonable judgment, if the Contractor has achieved the performance goal. The Contractor shall be required to submit a marketing plan to achieve this goal at the time of execution of this Agreement. The marketing plan shall be subject to City review and acceptance. d. No work will be authorized without the Owner's completion of the City's Weatherwise application, and the Contractor’s completion of the City's proposal form. The Contractor and Owner share the responsibility to determine whether the building meets the City’s Eligibility Criteria, and to indicate such on the Weatherwise proposal. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and informing the City and the Owner of all required actions that do not qualify for Weatherization Program Agreement Page 2 of 12 DRAFT payment under the Weatherwise Service. The Contractor shall only propose materials and equipment that are pre-approved by the City. Contractor shall not receive any payment under this Agreement until City approves final inspection and acceptance of the work performed. 4. Eligibility Criteria - In order to qualify, a home must have electric heating equipment that meets one of the City’s Eligibility Criteria defined in the City’s loan application. Further, Owners of residences must receive electric utility service from the City. 5. Energy Conservation Measure Availability - Homes must meet the City’s energy conservation measure availability defined in the City’s Weatherwise Loan Service Standard Terms and Conditions. The Contractor agrees to restrict its weatherization materials, products, and installation methods to those currently approved by the City. 6. Commencement - Once a signed Owner’s Application and City proposal form are received, the City will schedule loan closing with the Owner. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal to perform work under this Agreement at the sole discretion of the City. a. All changes that result in an increase in the bid price or increased scope of work after Notice to Proceed is issued must be approved in writing by the City and the Owner. Reductions in the scope of work and cost may be made, and the Weatherwise Statement may be revised, upon City installation acceptance without requiring a revision to the Loan Agreement. b. Contractor shall not commence work on an Owner’s residence until an authorized City representative has issued the Notice to Proceed based on the Owner's acceptance of the City’s Application, Contractor's Proposal and City Loan Agreement. No new work may be issued to the Contractor by the City until all jobs which have been in progress for more than one-hundred and twenty (120) days have passed all required inspections. The Contractor's failure to complete all work and obtain City inspection and acceptance within one-hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of the City’s Notice to Proceed enables the City and/or Owner to cancel the Loan Agreement without incurring Contractor cancellation costs. c. The City may cancel the Loan Agreement for just cause and shall not be responsible for any Owner or Contractor damages. d. Prior to the commencement of work, the Owner may request to cancel the Loan Agreement. Such request to cancel shall be submitted to the City in writing. If the Loan Agreement is canceled by the Owner after the City has given notice to proceed to the Contractor, the Owner is responsible to pay any cancellation costs to the Contractor identified in the proposal. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 3 of 12 DRAFT 7. Warranty - Contractor warrants that the work and materials furnished under this Agreement shall comply with accepted industry standards and the requirements established by the City. These requirements are included in this Agreement by reference. The City may revise its requirements at any time based on one or more health or safety concerns. All other City requirements may be revised semi-annually. a. If any defect in the Contractor's workmanship or materials is discovered within two (2) years after the completion of any work, the Contractor shall expeditiously remedy, repair, correct, replace or cause to be remedied, repaired, or replaced at the Contractor's expense such defect in materials or workmanship. b. Sealed insulated glass units and heat pumps shall be warranted against failure for a minimum period of five (5) years. Insulation shall be warranted against failure for a minimum of two (2) years. The Contractor shall provide to the City and the Owner a written warranty for the sealed insulated glass units, heat pumps, and insulation. c. The foregoing warranties shall survive any inspection the City may elect to make. 8. Acceptance and Payment - Upon completion of the work, the Contractor will notify the City that the job is complete, and upon inspection approval by the City and acceptance by the Owner, Contractor may then invoice the City for the amount stated in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will be paid within thirty (30) days subsequent to City acceptance of the work and after an acceptable detailed invoice has been received by the City. The Contractor shall promptly pay all subcontractors or materials providers employed by the Contractor in connection with installations undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. a. All material and workmanship shall be subject to inspection, examination and testing by duly authorized agents of the City at any time during or after installation of materials. Such inspection will verify the home meets the relevant Eligibility Criteria, and that the energy conservation measures are available and meet all City material and installation requirements. The Owner and Contractor must be present at the time of inspection. b. The City shall have the right to reject defective material and workmanship and/or require its correction without cost or expense to the City or the Owner. Contractor shall be given timely notice of the defect and a reasonable opportunity to cure. In the event the Contractor fails or refuses to correct any defect as set forth herein, the City may, at its option, deduct an equitable amount from any payment owing or to be owed to the Contractor, or take such other steps as it deems appropriate. c. The City reserves the right to levy penalty charges for re-inspection due to work or materials failing previous inspection. Charges will be billed to the Contractor on a monthly basis. The City reserves the right to collect re-inspection penalty charges which are outstanding and past due by deducting the amount owing for Weatherization Program Agreement Page 4 of 12 DRAFT re-inspection from subsequent payments owed to the Contractor for completed work. d. If the Contractor’s work fails to pass on the third inspection, the City may, in consultation with the Owner, determine to correct the work and deduct the cost from the amount due the Contractor. e. The Owner may submit a written complaint within five (5) business days of City inspection acceptance. If an Owner complaint is not received in writing within five business days of City inspection acceptance, the materials and their installation have been accepted by the Owner. If in the opinion of the Energy Services Director a reasonable written complaint is received within this period the City may withhold payment to the Contractor. The Contractor must resolve reasonable Owner written complaints within five business days of receipt. If the Owner and Contractor cannot resolve the complaint within ten business days of City inspection acceptance, the Contractor agrees to relieve the City from all responsibilities including payment under this Agreement. 9. Indemnification/Hold Harmless - The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Contractor's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 10. Waiver of Liens - Contractor understands that the City does not wish construction liens or materialmen's liens to be placed upon the property of participating Owners as a result of any services or materials provided by Contractor pursuant to the City's Weatherwise Service. Therefore, Contractor hereby waives any common law or statutory right it may have to any construction, materialmen, or other lien against such property, and agrees that it will not file, nor by failure to pay any materialmen or subcontractor, cause any other person to file a construction, materialmen, or other lien against the real property owned by participating Owners. a. If Contractor does file, or permits to be filed, or by its failure to pay lawful obligations causes to be filed any such lien in contravention of this Agreement, without City approval, the City, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, Weatherization Program Agreement Page 5 of 12 DRAFT may take such action it deems necessary or advisable so as to remove any such lien, and Contractor shall reimburse the City for all expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the City in resolving the issue of the lien and obtaining or attempting to release the lien. b. Advance City permission to file such liens may be obtained on a case-by-case basis under certain conditions. A contractor’s request to file such liens shall be made in writing to the Energy Services Director. The request shall identify a justifiable reason for the lien. 11. Liability Insurance - a. Duty to Obtain: The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from, or in connection with, the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. b. No Limitation: Contractor’s maintenance of insurance, its scope of coverage and limits as required herein shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Contractor to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity. c. Minimum Scope of Insurance: Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below: i. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage. ii. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, stop gap liability, personal injury and advertising injury, contractors’ pollution liability, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85 or an equivalent endorsement. There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability Insurance for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO Additional Insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured-Completed Operations endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements providing equivalent coverage. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 6 of 12 DRAFT iii. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. d. Minimum Amounts of Insurance: Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits: i. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. ii. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate limit. e. Other Insurance Provision: The Contractor’s Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that they shall be primary insurance with respect to the City. Any insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. f. Acceptability of Insurers: Companies writing the insurance to be obtained under this Agreement shall be licensed to do business under Chapter 48 RCW. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII, and the ratings shall be indicated on the insurance certificates. g. Verification of Coverage: Prior to commencement of work, Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor. h. Subcontractors: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining the insurance coverage and limits required, if any, to be obtained by all subcontractors, which determination shall be made in accordance with reasonable and prudent business practices. 12. Bonding - In accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 39.08 and (where applicable) RCW 60.28, Contractor shall provide the City with a payment bond and a performance bond covering all work performed under this Agreement, in an amount of not less than $25,000. Each bond shall be executed on the forms provided by the City and must be issued by a company registered to do business in the State of Washington. 13. Certifications and Permits - The Contractor shall give all required notices and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and certification requirements, and shall procure and pay for all necessary municipal or other governmental permits, licenses and inspections. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 7 of 12 DRAFT a. Heat Pump contractors shall employ a minimum of one Refrigeration Service Engineer’s Society (R.S.E.S.) certified employee to maintain its status as a City- Authorized Heat Pump Contractor. b. All Contractors shall request an in-progress inspection from the Energy Services Business Services Division for construction work that may become concealed (e.g., closed-blows and advanced air-sealing). c. Copies of all required permits and certifications, including, but not limited to a City building permit, State electrical permit, Air Pollution Control Authority asbestos abatement permit, and insulation certification shall be attached to the invoice for each completed job. d. In the event the Energy Services Business Services Division inspector does not complete both inspections on behalf of the City, the Contractor will be required to request an inspection from both the City's Building Inspection Division and Business Services Division for all work performed under this Agreement. 14. Subcontractors - The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying and hiring a competent subcontractor to perform subcontracted work. Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City and Owner for acts or omissions of any subcontractor performing any portion of the work under this Agreement, or any person directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor, and nothing contained herein shall create any contractual relationship between subcontractors and the City. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all subcontractors’ compliance with the terms of this Agreement, and for immediately addressing issues raised by the City regarding subcontractor performance. 15. Kickbacks - Kickbacks, rebates, price reductions or inducements for participation or non-participation or other non-service benefits from the Contractor to an Owner are strictly prohibited, and such acts may be subject to prosecution or civil action under federal law. Bid rigging or bid collusion may subject the parties to triple damages under federal law in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law. 16. Clean-up - Contractor shall at all times keep Owner's premises and work areas free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish, and prior to completion of work, remove any rubbish from the premises, including but not limited to tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the premises in a condition satisfactory to the City and the Owner. In the event the Contractor fails to comply with any of the foregoing in a prompt and workmanlike manner after reasonable notice, the City may, after such notice, perform the clean- up work and removal at the expense of the Contractor. Expenses associated with the City’s clean-up and removal of waste and/or materials on the Contractor’s behalf shall be deducted from any balance owing to Contractor for completed work before final payment is made. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 8 of 12 DRAFT 17. Independent Contractor - Contractor is an independent contractor. This is no partnership, agency, or employment of contractor relationship between Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees and the City. The parties expressly understand and agree that the equipment used, and the personnel employed by Contractor in performing the work contemplated by this Agreement shall at all times be under the sole and exclusive control of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not create any obligation or assume any responsibility for the City, nor shall the Contractor attempt to bind the City in any way whatsoever; nor shall Contractor represent in any manner that he or she is an agent of the City or associated or affiliated with the City in any capacity other than as an independent contractor. The parties’ express intent is that no vicarious liability be created by the contractual relationship between Contractor and the City. 18. Assignment - Contractor shall not assign or transfer any right, title or interest under the terms of this Agreement without the prior written approval of the City. 19. Survival - The provisions covering Warranty, Waiver of Liens and Indemnification shall survive termination, cancellation, or expiration of this Agreement. 20. City-Authorized Contractor List - The City Authorized Contractor List will be posted on the City’s website at www.ci.richland.wa.us/EnergyServices as an alphabetized list of authorized contractors. 21. Violations – The following procedure shall be followed for all perceived violations of this Agreement: a. If the City has reason to believe that Contractor is in violation of this Agreement, the Energy Services Director shall promptly notify Contractor in writing of the violation. The written notice shall set forth the nature of the alleged violation and identify the desired remedy. b. Contractor shall respond in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. Contractor’s response shall either be: 1) an indication and explanation that the violation has been cured, along with any supporting documentation to evidence the cure; or 2) a written cure plan that satisfies the Energy Services Director; or 3) an explanation that refutes the alleged violation with documentation to support Contractor’s position that the alleged violation did not occur. c. If, after review, the Energy Services Director agrees that no violation occurred, no further action is necessary. However, if, after review, the Energy Services Director determines in his reasonable judgment that the violation has not been cured within the time allowed, and no satisfactory cure plan has been presented and approved, Contractor may be removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, and City may take any action authorized by law or equity to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 9 of 12 DRAFT d. If the nature of the violation is such that it cannot be fully cured within thirty (30) days due to circumstances beyond Contractor’s control, the period of time in which Contractor must cure the violation may be extended in writing by the Energy Services Director for such additional time as is reasonably necessary to complete the cure, provided that: 1) Contractor shall have promptly commenced the cure; and 2) in the Energy Services Director’s reasonable judgment, Contractor is diligently pursuing its efforts to cure the violation. If, in the Energy Services Director’s reasonable judgment, the violation has not been cured within the extended time allowed, Contractor may be removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, and City may take any action authorized by law or equity to enforce the terms of this Agreement. e. In the event a Contractor’s name is removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list, Contractor may request to be reinstated on the list by curing violation(s) of this Agreement or providing a cure plan that satisfies the Energy Services Director. f. The Energy Services Director may authorize a Contractor who has been voluntarily or involuntarily removed from the City-Authorized Contractor list to complete work under the Weatherwise Service. Such authorization would permit the Contractor to serve owners, but the Contractor would not enjoy the benefits of being listed as a City-Authorized Contractor. 22. Amendments - All amendments to this Agreement, except as identified herein, shall be in writing and signed by both parties. The Weatherwise Material & Installation Specifications, the Eligibility Criteria definitions, and the definitions of Energy Conservation Measure Availability are incorporated by reference into this Agreement and may be periodically amended by the City in its sole discretion. When written changes to referenced documents are issued by an authorized City representative, the amendments shall automatically become effective and incorporated into this Agreement. 23. Asbestos Notice to Contractors - Notice is hereby given that there is a strong possibility that many heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and prefabricated, pre-cut, government-built and other buildings located within the City of Richland contain asbestos. Contractors are solely responsible for taking proper precautions to protect their employees, the benefiting property Owners, and their tenants from the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. Contractor shall immediately notify the City if any area of a structure has had any asbestos removed by other than an EPA-approved procedure documented in writing by an EPA- certified contractor. Any structure that is known or suspected to have had asbestos removed shall be considered as contaminated until decontamination has been performed and certified, and all written documentation has been accepted by the City. Decontamination and all other types of asbestos abatement are costs borne by the Owner. The Contractor is responsible for determining and documenting on the City’s proposal form whether the scope of work will affect or disturb asbestos. Weatherization Program Agreement Page 10 of 12 DRAFT 24. Covenant Not to Compete/Conflict of Interest - For a period of two (2) years following the completion of City service by a City employee, the City shall not transact business or interface with any former City employee who has been directly concerned or who personally participated in the activities which form the subject of this Agreement while they were employed by the City of Richland. The City shall have the right to request replacement of the former City employee by another company employee who does not have this conflict of interest. The City retains the right to terminate this Agreement should the Contractor not comply with the request. 25. Americans with Disabilities Act - The City of Richland adheres to and promotes the requirements of the federally legislated Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. By signing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies and agrees that they will adhere to and promote the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Contractor will assure that a similar statement to this certification will become a part of all agreements with any subcontractor with whom they contract. 26. Notices - All notices required to be given to Contractor or City under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed served when delivered by hand or by Federal Express or similar service during normal business hours; or when mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested. They parties may, upon mutual agreement, determine to accept notice via email. Notices shall be given to the following: For the City of Richland For the Contractor: Energy Services Director Owner’s Name: City of Richland Company Name: 625 Swift Blvd., MS-23 Mailing Address: Richland, WA 99352 City, State Zip (509) 942-7403 Business Phone: Business Fax: Contact Email: 27. Severability - If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable as written, the remainder of the Agreement or the applications of the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected. 28. Governing Law/Forum Selection - Unless otherwise controlled by federal law, the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. The parties agree that Benton County is the appropriate Weatherization Program Agreement Page 11 of 12 DRAFT venue for filing of any civil action arising out of this Agreement. Contractor expressly agrees to submit to personal jurisdiction in Benton County Superior Court. 29. Legal Action - The parties agree that should legal action be necessary to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, that the prevailing party will be awarded its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in action. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor has obtained all certificates, bonds, licenses, certifications and insurance in compliance with this Agreement, and the parties have entered into the City-Authorized Contractor Agreement as of the day and year written below. CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON Company Name Jon Amundson Date Authorized Representative Date City Manager Printed Name ATTEST: Jennifer Rogers City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Heather Kintzley City Attorney Weatherization Program Agreement Page 12 of 12 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Resolutions - Adoption Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Subject Resolution No. 2026-74, Authorizing a Grant Application to the Washington State Military Department’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Information Technology 2026-74 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-74, Authorizing a grant application to the Washington State Military Department’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Summary The Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division (EMD) received $5,353,175 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by state, local and territorial governments. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a unique opportunity for the City to seek some of this funding to support its ongoing cybersecurity plan. This funding cycle is the City’s final opportunity to apply for SLCGP funding, as the remaining funds represent the last federal allocation authorized under the IIJA and no additional appropriations are expected. Through previous SLCGP funding cycles, the City secured four (4) grants supporting city-wide implementation of multi-factor authentication, 24/7/365 Managed Detection & Response, Privileged Access Management, and a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), further strengthening protection of critical systems and data. Staff is seeking authorization to apply for funding for three (3) potential projects in this grant cycle:  Web Security, Perimeter Defense, and Cyber Resilience Enhancement – A consolidated project designed to strengthen the City’s perimeter defenses through improved web-filtering, Domain Name System (DNS) protection, enhanced inspection capabilities, expanded security monitoring and analytics, ransomware-resiliency controls, and the potential implementation of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capability.  Enhanced Security Appliances – A project to establish an extended and in-depth security solution using robust and proven technology to enhance visibility and security, better enabling proactive responses and immediate resolutions.  Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity Enhancements – A project intended to enhance identity governance, strengthen security logging, expand automated threat-response capabilities, and improve cloud-security analytics within the City’s existing Microsoft 365 environment. If awarded, the required grant match will be covered by the State of Washington. No local match is required. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-74. Fiscal Impact Fiscal impacts will be outlined once grant terms have been determined. Grant acceptance will be presented to Council for consideration at a future meeting. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-74 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR A STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SLCGP) GRANT. WHEREAS, the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division (EMD) received $5,353,175 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by state, local and territorial governments; and WHEREAS, the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a unique opportunity for the City to seek funding to support its ongoing cybersecurity plan; and WHEREAS, this funding cycle represents the final opportunity for the City to apply for SLCGP funding, as the remaining funds constitute the last portion of the federal allocation authorized under IIJA, and no further federal appropriations to this program are anticipated; and WHEREAS, during previous SLCGP funding cycles, the City successfully procured four (4) SLCGP grants for city-wide implementation of multi-factor authentication, 24/7/365 Managed Detection and Response, Privileged Access Management and a virtual CISO project, thereby reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding critical systems and data; and WHEREAS, if successful, the three (3) potential projects to be funded by SLCGP monies are identified as Web Security, Perimeter Defense, and Cyber Resilience Enhancement, Redundant Firewall Infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity Enhancements; and WHEREAS, no local matching funds are required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that staff is authorized to prepare and submit a grant application to the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division for grant funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 Resolution No. 2026-74 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Resolutions - Adoption Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Strategic Priority 4 - Quality of Life Subject Resolution No. 2026-75, Authorizing Award of Bid to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. for the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Parks & Public Facilities 2026-75 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-75, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute an agreement with Big D’s Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. for the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project. Summary The City's 2026 - 2031 Capital Imporvement Plan (CIP) includes the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project (the "Project"). Columbia Playfield is a City-owned sports complex that includes the George Prout Memorial Pool, athletic fields, parking, and related amenities supporting organized sports and community recreational use. The Project will reconstruct the northern portion of the existing parking lot, including stormwater infrastructure improvements, new striping, landscaping, lighting, and trash enclosures. The purpose of the project is to address deteriorated pavement conditions and maintain safe and reliable public access to the site. Bids were solicited in accordance with the City's purchasing policies, with four (4) bids received and opened on May 5, 2026. Big D’s Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-75. Fiscal Impact The construction contract is valued at $713,230.78, with an additional $72,000 authorized for change orders. The total project authorization amount is $785,230.78. Lodging tax revenue will provide $650,000 toward the project, and Park Reserve Funds (District 1) will provide another $135,230.78 to reach the total of $785,230.78. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-75 2. Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction - ITB#26-0023 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO BIG D’S CONSTRUCTION OF TRI-CITIES, INC. FOR THE COLUMBIA PLAYFIELD NORTH PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WHEREAS, Columbia Playfield is a City-owned sports complex that provides athletic fields, parking, and related amenities supporting organized sports and community recreational use, and also serves the George Prout Swimming Pool; and WHEREAS, the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project (the “Project”) was identified in the 2023 Parks & Public Facilities Capital Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, the Project has since been advanced through design and included in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan for construction; and WHEREAS, the Project is funded through a combination of previously allocated funds and 2026 Lodging Tax grant funding; and WHEREAS, reconstruction of the northern portion of the parking lot is necessary to maintain safe and reliable public access; and WHEREAS, all project development and design work necessary to advance the Project to construction is complete; and WHEREAS, bids were solicited in accordance with the City’s purchasing policies, with four (4) bids received and opened on May 5, 2026; and WHEREAS, Big D’s Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid of the four (4) bids received; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available to complete the Project; and WHEREAS, the City’s best interests are served by completing the Project in accordance with the Capital Improvement Plan, project design and lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that the City Manager is authorized to sign and execute a construction contract with Big D’s Construction of Tri-Cities, LLC in the amount of $713,230.78 for the Columbia Playfield North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, and to execute change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $72,000 as needed to fulfill the Project’s intent.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted 06/02/2026 1 Resolution No. 2026-75 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 2 Resolution No. 2026-75 DATE BIDS OPENED: MAY 5, 2026 ITB # 26-0023 City of Richland COLUMBIA PLAYFIELD NORTH PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION BIG D'S CONSTRUCTION INLAND ASPHALT ENGINEER'S OF TRI-CITIES,INC. COMPANY ESTIMATE PASCO, WA RICHLAND, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price BASE BID 1 Mobilization 1 LS $50,000.00 50,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 2 SPCC Plan 1 LS 1,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 550.00 550.00 3 Roadway Surveying 1 LS 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 4 ADA Surveying 1 LS 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 550.00 550.00 5 Project Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 6 Reader Board 40 DAY 50.00 2,000.00 200.00 8,000.00 170.00 6,800.00 7 Removal of Structures & Obstructions 1 LS 20,000.00 20,000.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 8 Site Restoration 1 LS 7,500.00 7,500.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 9 Erosion Control & Water Pollution Prevention 1 LS 7,500.00 7,500.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 10 Record Drawings ($500 MIN) 1 EA 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 550.00 550.00 Pavement Excavation, Incl. Haul (Incl. Existing 11 HMA) 3,812 CY 30.00 114,360.00 14.00 53,368.00 25.00 95,300.00 12 Crushed Surfacing Top Course (4 Inches) 1,568 TON 50.00 78,400.00 24.00 37,632.00 40.00 62,720.00 13 Crushed Surfacing Base Course (4 Inches) 1,568 TON 40.00 62,720.00 24.00 37,632.00 40.00 62,720.00 14 HMA CL. 3/8 In. PG 64H-28 1,024 TON 130.00 133,120.00 115.00 117,760.00 115.00 117,760.00 15 Job Mix Compliance Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 16 Compaction Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 17 Asphalt Cost Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 18 Cement Concrete Traffic Curb & Gutter 123 LF 70.00 8,610.00 40.00 4,920.00 50.00 6,150.00 19 Cement Concrete Sidewalk (4" Concrete) 16 SY 200.00 3,200.00 110.00 1,760.00 200.00 3,200.00 Cement Concrete Sidewalk for ADA Ramp (6" 20 Concrete) 25 SY 250.00 6,250.00 125.00 3,125.00 170.00 4,250.00 21 Detectable Warning Surface 25 SF 40.00 1,000.00 35.00 875.00 35.00 875.00 22 Replace & Adjust Manhole Lid (Sewer & Storm) 2 EA 1,000.00 2,000.00 750.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 23 Replace Catch Basin Frame & Grate 2 EA 1,300.00 2,600.00 750.00 1,500.00 1,700.00 3,400.00 24 Storm Drain Manhole 48 In. Diam. 1 EA 4,500.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 25 Storm Drain Catch Basin Manhole 48 In. Diam. 1 EA 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 26 Catch Basin Type I 1 EA 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 27 Install Stormwater Treatment Structure 1 EA 30,000.00 30,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 28 Solid Wall PVC Storm Pipe 12 In. Diam. 98 LF 95.00 9,310.00 90.00 8,820.00 115.00 11,270.00 29 Trench Safety 98 LF 5.00 490.00 2.00 196.00 10.00 980.00 30 Imported Pipe Zone Bedding 98 LF 5.00 490.00 2.00 196.00 20.00 1,960.00 1 BIG D'S CONSTRUCTION INLAND ASPHALT ENGINEER'S OF TRI-CITIES,INC. COMPANY ESTIMATE PASCO, WA RICHLAND, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price 31 Imported Pipe Trench Backfill 98 LF 5.00 490.00 2.00 196.00 40.00 3,920.00 32 Utility Crossing Marked & Unmarked 1 EA 400.00 400.00 250.00 250.00 200.00 200.00 33 TV Inspection of Sewer or Storm Pipe 1,640 LF 15.00 24,600.00 3.00 4,920.00 3.50 5,740.00 34 Connection to Existing Storm Pipe 2 EA 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 35 Illumination System 1 LS 155,000.00 155,000.00 140,000.00 140,000.00 165,000.00 165,000.00 36 4" Paint Line 5,014 LF 0.20 1,002.80 1.00 5,014.00 1.50 7,521.00 37 Plastic Crosswalk Line 288 SF 7.50 2,160.00 17.00 4,896.00 13.00 3,744.00 38 Plastic Traffic Arrow 8 EA 200.00 1,600.00 500.00 4,000.00 250.00 2,000.00 39 Plastic Handicap Symbol 4 EA 200.00 800.00 500.00 2,000.00 400.00 1,600.00 40 Drop Off Only Marking 2 EA 200.00 400.00 500.00 1,000.00 400.00 800.00 41 Move & Replace Sign 1 EA 1,000.00 1,000.00 700.00 700.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 42 Trash Enclosure 2 LS 30,000.00 60,000.00 22,500.00 45,000.00 1,600.00 3,200.00 43 Wheel Stop 110 EA 60.00 6,600.00 110.00 12,100.00 155.00 17,050.00 44 Remove & Salvage Wheel Stop 11 EA 50.00 550.00 60.00 660.00 125.00 1,375.00 45 Remove & Replace Speed Hump 2 EA 250.00 500.00 800.00 1,600.00 550.00 1,100.00 46 Landscape Rock 12 CY 100.00 1,200.00 35.00 420.00 400.00 4,800.00 BASE BID SUBTOTAL $837,355.80 $655,543.00 $688,088.00 8.8% SALES TAX 73,687.31 57,687.78 60,551.74 BASE BID TOTAL $911,043.11 $713,230.78 $748,639.74 GRAND TOTAL $911,043.11 $713,230.78 $748,639.74 2 DATE BIDS OPENED: MAY 5, 2026 ITB # 26-0023 City of Richland COLUMBIA PLAYFIELD NORTH PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION GRANITE CONSTRUCTION J.M. PACIFIC COMPANY CONSTRUCTION, INC. PASCO, WA MOSES LAKE, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price BASE BID 1 Mobilization 1 LS 62,000.00 62,000.00 85,000.00 85,000.00 - 2 SPCC Plan 1 LS 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 - 3 Roadway Surveying 1 LS 8,400.00 8,400.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 - 4 ADA Surveying 1 LS 1,600.00 1,600.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 - 5 Project Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS 15,000.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 6 Reader Board 40 DAY 100.00 4,000.00 250.00 10,000.00 - 7 Removal of Structures & Obstructions 1 LS 5,000.00 5,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 - 8 Site Restoration 1 LS 5,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 - 9 Erosion Control & Water Pollution Prevention 1 LS 6,500.00 6,500.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 - 10 Record Drawings ($500 MIN) 1 EA 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 - Pavement Excavation, Incl. Haul (Incl. Existing 11 HMA) 3,812 CY 50.00 190,600.00 50.00 190,600.00 - 12 Crushed Surfacing Top Course (4 Inches) 1,568 TON 48.00 75,264.00 75.00 117,600.00 - 13 Crushed Surfacing Base Course (4 Inches) 1,568 TON 48.00 75,264.00 75.00 117,600.00 - 14 HMA CL. 3/8 In. PG 64H-28 1,024 TON 135.00 138,240.00 140.00 143,360.00 - 15 Job Mix Compliance Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 16 Compaction Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 17 Asphalt Cost Price Adjustment 1 CALC 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 18 Cement Concrete Traffic Curb & Gutter 123 LF 65.00 7,995.00 60.00 7,380.00 - 19 Cement Concrete Sidewalk (4" Concrete) 16 SY 160.00 2,560.00 115.00 1,840.00 - Cement Concrete Sidewalk for ADA Ramp (6" 20 Concrete) 25 SY 300.00 7,500.00 225.00 5,625.00 - 21 Detectable Warning Surface 25 SF 25.00 625.00 65.00 1,625.00 - 22 Replace & Adjust Manhole Lid (Sewer & Storm) 2 EA 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 - 23 Replace Catch Basin Frame & Grate 2 EA 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,750.00 3,500.00 - 24 Storm Drain Manhole 48 In. Diam. 1 EA 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 - 25 Storm Drain Catch Basin Manhole 48 In. Diam. 1 EA 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,500.00 8,500.00 - 26 Catch Basin Type I 1 EA 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 - 27 Install Stormwater Treatment Structure 1 EA 7,500.00 7,500.00 9,500.00 9,500.00 - 28 Solid Wall PVC Storm Pipe 12 In. Diam. 98 LF 100.00 9,800.00 125.00 12,250.00 - 29 Trench Safety 98 LF 5.00 490.00 5.00 490.00 - 30 Imported Pipe Zone Bedding 98 LF 20.00 1,960.00 10.00 980.00 - 3 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION J.M. PACIFIC COMPANY CONSTRUCTION, INC. PASCO, WA MOSES LAKE, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price 31 Imported Pipe Trench Backfill 98 LF 25.00 2,450.00 65.00 6,370.00 - 32 Utility Crossing Marked & Unmarked 1 EA 500.00 500.00 250.00 250.00 - 33 TV Inspection of Sewer or Storm Pipe 1,640 LF 4.00 6,560.00 5.00 8,200.00 - 34 Connection to Existing Storm Pipe 2 EA 3,000.00 6,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 - 35 Illumination System 1 LS 145,000.00 145,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 - 36 4" Paint Line 5,014 LF 1.10 5,515.40 1.35 6,768.90 - 37 Plastic Crosswalk Line 288 SF 9.30 2,678.40 10.00 2,880.00 - 38 Plastic Traffic Arrow 8 EA 250.00 2,000.00 325.00 2,600.00 - 39 Plastic Handicap Symbol 4 EA 215.00 860.00 250.00 1,000.00 - 40 Drop Off Only Marking 2 EA 110.00 220.00 175.00 350.00 - 41 Move & Replace Sign 1 EA 600.00 600.00 425.00 425.00 - 42 Trash Enclosure 2 LS 25,000.00 50,000.00 8,000.00 16,000.00 - 43 Wheel Stop 110 EA 165.00 18,150.00 185.00 20,350.00 - 44 Remove & Salvage Wheel Stop 11 EA 80.00 880.00 165.00 1,815.00 - 45 Remove & Replace Speed Hump 2 EA 700.00 1,400.00 400.00 800.00 - 46 Landscape Rock 12 CY 200.00 2,400.00 100.00 1,200.00 - BASE BID SUBTOTAL $899,514.80 $1,122,611.90 $0.00 8.8% SALES TAX 79,157.30 98,789.85 - BASE BID TOTAL $978,672.10 $1,221,401.75 $0.00 GRAND TOTAL $978,672.10 $1,221,401.75 $0.00 4 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Resolutions - Adoption Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Strategic Priority 4 - Quality of Life Subject Resolution No. 2026-76, Authorizing Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 395-25 with Clean Up Crew LLC for On-Call Junk Removal and Hauling Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Police 2026-76 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-76, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute Changer Order No. 2 to Contract No. 95-25 with Clean Up Crew LLC for on-call junk removal and hauling. Summary The City currently maintains a contract with Clean Up Crew LLC for junk removal and hauling services valued at an amount not-to-exceed $100,000. Ongoing abatement activities related to the protracted code enforcement effort on Pullen Street have resulted in expenditures nearing the current contract limit. The abatement effort is currently pending as a lawsuit filed in Benton County Superior Court against the property owner. Continued clean-up services are necessary to ensure that the sidewalk and right-of-way on Pullen Street remain clear while the litigation is pending. Staff recommends increasing the current contract’s not-to-exceed amount to $200,000 in order to continue abatement and clean-up efforts as needed. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-76. Fiscal Impact This action will add $100,000 to Contract No. 395-25 to support ongoing clean-up efforts associated with the Pullen Street property. Abatement costs will be assessed against the property owner in the form of a lien against the property at the conclusion of the City's litigation effort. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-76 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 395- 25 WITH CLEAN UP CREW LLC. WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the City executed a service agreement with Clean Up Crew LLC for on-call junk removal and hauling in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (see Richland Contract No. 395-25); and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2026, Change Order No. 1 was approved to increase the contract amount to $100,000 for continued clean-up efforts; and WHEREAS, Change Order No. 2 is needed due to ongoing court proceedings and continued clean-up efforts on Pullen Street; and WHEREAS, the City’s best interests are served by executing Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 395-25 to increase the not to exceed amount to $200,000; and WHEREAS, costs related to abatement of 2100 Pullen Street, including the services of Clean Up Crew LLC, will be charged to the owner of 2100 Pullen Street when the code enforcement litigation is complete. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that the City Manager is authorized to sign and execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 395-25 with Clean Up Crew LLC in the amount of $100,000 for ongoing clean-up efforts in the City of Richland. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 Resolution No. 2026-76 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Resolutions - Adoption Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Subject Resolution No. 2026-77, Authorizing Award of Bid to C & E Trenching L.L.C. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Anaerobic Digester Knife Gate Valve Replacement Project Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Public Works 2026-77 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-77, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute an agreement with C & E Trenching, L.L.C. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Anaerobic Digester Knife Gate Valve Replacement Project. Summary The City of Richland owns and operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) that treats municipal and industrial wastewater collected through the City's sewer system. The facility includes a solid handling system that stabilizes residual solids generated during the wastewater treatment processes. The WWTP’s anaerobic digester and associated equipment are essential components of the system and requires periodic rehabilitation and replacement to maintain operational reliability and extend the useful life of the facility. The 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant Infrastructure Renewal & Replacement Program, which provides funding for renewal and replacement of WWTP components subject to normal wear and deterioration. The anaerobic digester knife gate valves have been identified as components requiring replacement (the “Project”). All design and development necessary to advance the Project are complete, and bids were solicited in accordance with the City’s purchasing policies. Four (4) bids were received and opened on May 12, 2026. C & E Trenching, L.L.C. submitted the lowest responsible bid of the four (4) bids received. Sufficient funding is available to complete the Project. The City's best interests are served by completing the Project in accordance with the CIP, project design, and lowest responsible bid. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-77. Fiscal Impact The 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) included $707,000 in the Wastewater Treatment Plan Infrastructure Renewal & Replacement Program. The available funding will fully fund this project, which is estimated at $677,816, including construction, contingency and construction management. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-77 2. WWTP Anaerobic Digester Knife Gate Valve Replacement - ITB#26-0041 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID TO C & E TRENCHING, L.L.C. FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ANAEROBIC DIGESTER KNIFE GATE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Richland owns and operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) that treats municipal and industrial wastewater from the municipal sewer collection system, and includes a solid handling system to stabilize the residual solids generated from the wastewater treatment processes; and WHEREAS, the WWTP’s anaerobic digester and associated equipment are an essential part of the solids handling system that requires regular rehabilitation and repair to maintain reliability and extend the service life of the facility; and WHEREAS, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a project titled Wastewater Treatment Plant Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Program, which provides for renewal and replacement of WWTP components subjected to regular wear and tear; and WHEREAS, the anaerobic digester knife gate valves were identified as components requiring replacement (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, all project development and design work necessary to advance the Project is complete; and WHEREAS, bids were solicited in accordance with the City’s purchasing policies, with four (4) bids received and opened on May 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, C & E Trenching, L.L.C. submitted the lowest responsible bid of the four (4) bids received; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available to complete the Project; and WHEREAS, the City's best interests are served by completing the Project in accordance with the CIP, project design and lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that the City Manager is authorized to sign and execute a construction contract with C & E Trenching, L.L.C. in the amount of $612,816 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Anaerobic Digester Knife Gate Valve Replacement Project, and to execute change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $65,000 as needed to fulfill the Project’s intent. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted 06/02/2026 1 Resolution No. 2026-77 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 2 Resolution No. 2026-77 DATE BIDS OPENED: May 12, 2026 ITB # 26-0041 City of Richland WWTP ANAEROBIC DIGESTER KNIFE GATE VALVE REPLACEMENT ENGINEER'S C & E TRENCHING LLC APOLLO INC ESTIMATE PASCO, WA KENNEWICK, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price BASE BID 1 Mobilization 1 LS $70,000.00 70,000.00 56,250.00 56,250.00 5,900.00 5,900.00 2 Wey Knife Gate - 4" Model 4 EA 6,500.00 26,000.00 4,300.00 17,200.00 1,700.00 6,800.00 3 Wey Knife Gate - 6" Model 5 EA 8,000.00 40,000.00 5,300.00 26,500.00 1,800.00 9,000.00 4 Wey Knife Gate - 14" Model 3 EA 29,000.00 87,000.00 17,100.00 51,300.00 4,100.00 12,300.00 5 Wey Knife Gate - 18" Model 15 EA 36,000.00 540,000.00 27,300.00 409,500.00 4,500.00 67,500.00 6 Valve Procurement 1 LS 100,000.00 100,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 496,000.00 496,000.00 7 Record Drawings 1 LS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 BASE BID SUBTOTAL $863,500.00 $563,250.00 $598,000.00 8.8% SALES TAX 75,988.00 49,566.00 52,624.00 BASE BID TOTAL $939,488.00 $612,816.00 $650,624.00 1 DATE BIDS OPENED: May 12, 2026 ITB # 26-0041 City of Richland WWTP ANAEROBIC DIGESTER KNIFE GATE VALVE REPLACEMENT SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION SCI INDUSTRIAL GROUP INC SERVICES, LLC BELLINGHAM, WA WENATCHEE, WA Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price BASE BID 1 Mobilization 1 LS 84,000.00 84,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 - 2 Wey Knife Gate - 4" Model 4 EA 10,000.00 40,000.00 2,750.00 11,000.00 - 3 Wey Knife Gate - 6" Model 5 EA 10,000.00 50,000.00 2,750.00 13,750.00 - 4 Wey Knife Gate - 14" Model 3 EA 10,000.00 30,000.00 4,740.00 14,220.00 - 5 Wey Knife Gate - 18" Model 15 EA 10,500.00 157,500.00 8,775.00 131,625.00 - 6 Valve Procurement 1 LS 415,000.00 415,000.00 617,500.00 617,500.00 - 7 Record Drawings 1 LS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 - BASE BID SUBTOTAL $777,000.00 $823,595.00 $0.00 8.8% SALES TAX 68,376.00 72,476.36 - BASE BID TOTAL $845,376.00 $896,071.36 $0.00 2 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Items - Approval Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Subject Travel Authorization for Mayor Pro Tem Shayne VanDyke and Councilmember Pat Holten Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type City Manager General Business Item Recommended Motion Authorize travel for Mayor Pro Tem Shayne VanDyke and Councilmember Pat Holten to attend the 2026 Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference in Spokane, Washington. Summary Mayor Pro Tem Shayne VanDyke and Councilmember Pat Holten request authorization to attend the 2026 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Conference, which will be held in Spokane, Washington from June 23-26, 2026. The AWC Annual Conference offers educational sessions, policy discussions, and networking opportunities related to municipal governance, leadership, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public safety, and legislative priorities impacting Washington cities. Mayor Pro Tem VanDyke and Councilmember Holten plan to travel by personal vehicle and attend conference sessions throughout the event. Travel-related expenses will be processed in accordance with the City's travel policy. Fiscal Impact Estimated travel expenses total approximately $3,200 and include registration, lodging, mileage/transportation, and allowable meal per diem. Funding is available in the City Council travel and training budget, and expenses will be processed in accordance with the City's travel policy. Attachments COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Items of Business Strategic Priority 3 - Focused Development Strategic Priority 4 - Quality of Life Subject Ordinance No. 2026-13, Rezoning Approximately 8.38 Unplatted Acres identified as Parcel No. 1-3498-201- 0595-008 from Agriculture (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lots (R-2S) and Limited Business (C-LB) (Closed Record)(First Reading) Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Development Services 2026-13 Ordinance Recommended Motion Give first reading to Ordinance No. 2026-13, rezoning approximately 8.38 unplatted acres identified as Parcel No. 1-3498-201-0595-008 from Agriculture (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lots (R-2S) and Commercial Limited Business (C-LB). Summary Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant, LLC and Robert McLeod of Knutzen Engineering submitted an application on behalf of property owner, MD&D Investments, to change the zoning on approximately 8.38 acres of property identified as Parcel No. 1-3498-201-0595-008 and located south of Legacy Lane, west of Skyview Loop, east of Bermuda Road and east of Majestic Street from Agricultural (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lot (R-2S) and Limited Business (C-LB). The site is currently designated as suitable for Medium Density Residential and Commercial land uses pursuant to the Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan, which is part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Site-specific rezones are Type IIIA permit applications under RMC 19.20.010. An open-record public hearing was held by the Richland Hearing Examiner on April 13, 2026 to consider the application. On May 4, 2026, the Hearing Examiner issued a written recommendation to the City Council recommending approval of the requested rezone. See Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 2026-13. The City Council shall conduct a closed-record decision hearing and take final action on the rezone request. Planning staff concurs with the Hearing Examiner's findings, conclusions, and recommendations for approval to City Council. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2026-13 for first reading. Fiscal Impact None. Attachments 1. Ordinance No. 2026-13 2. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 - Staff Report WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: Richland City Clerk’s Office 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-07 Richland, WA 99352 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 23: ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE RICHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON 8.38 ACRES FROM AGRICULTURE (AG) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOTS (R-2S) AND LIMITED BUSINESS (C-LB); SAID PROPERTY BEING IDENTIFIED AS PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 1-3498-201-0595-008, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE RICHLAND HEARING EXAMINER AS THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, on April 13, 2026, the Richland Hearing Examiner held a duly advertised open- record public hearing to consider a petition from Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant LLC and Robert McLeod of Knutzen Engineering, applicants, acting on behalf of MD&D Investments, LLC, to change the zoning of the property hereafter described in Section 3 and identified as either the whole or portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 1-3498-201-0595-008; and WHEREAS, following the April 13, 2026 open-record public hearing, the Richland Hearing Examiner issued a 10-page written recommendation to the Richland City Council that concluded with a favorable recommendation to approve the requested rezone; and WHEREAS, the Richland City Council has considered the written recommendation of the Richland Hearing Examiner and the record created during the April 13, 2026 open-record public hearing; and WHEREAS, as required by RMC 19.20.030, the Richland City Council conducted a closed- record decision hearing on June 2, 2026 and has considered the totality of the record. First Reading 06/02/2026 1 Ordinance No. 2026-13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. The findings of fact and conclusions of law contained in the Richland Hearing Examiner’s Report dated May 4, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted as the findings and conclusions of the Richland City Council. Section 2. It is hereby found, as an exercise of the City’s police power, that the best land use classification for the land described below is Medium Density Residential Small Lot (R-2S) and Limited Business Use (C-LB) when consideration is given to the interests of the public. Section 3. Said property, depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, is more particularly described as follows: Parcel No. 1-3498-201-0595-008 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, CITY OF RICHLAND, BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34,MARKED BY A 5/8 INCH IRON REBAR WITH NO CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°09'47"EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 A DISTANCE OF 2599.03 FEET TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34 MARKED BY A 3" BRASS CAP; THENCE SOUTH 00°06'46" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 1617.82 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF THE PLAT OF WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 OF PLATS AT PAGE 608 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2018-015773 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH WESTERLY PLAT BOUNDARY OF SAID WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II THE FOLLOWING COURSES: THENCE SOUTH 00°06'46" WEST A DISTANCE OF 347.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49°42'13" EAST A DISTANCE OF 205.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86°22'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 156.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 31°59'19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 192.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45°35'07" EAST A DISTANCE OF 140.43FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45°52'40" EAST A DISTANCE OF 144.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 40°37'06" EAST A DISTANCE OF 21.41 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 3 OF SURVEY NO. 5494 RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 5494 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2021-021122; THENCE SOUTH 77°55'39" WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 3 A DISTANCE OF 525.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31°58'33" WEST LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 761.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31°59'17" WEST A DISTANCE OF 161.35 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF ADJUSTED LOT 11 OF SURVEY NO. 5036 RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 5036 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2018-019538; THENCE NORTH 58°00'41" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY AND CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY First Reading 06/02/2026 2 Ordinance No. 2026-13 BOUNDARY OF SAID WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II A DISTANCE OF 260.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68°46'25" EAST CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II A DISTANCE OF 161.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. HAVING AN AREA OF 364,972 SQUARE FEET, 8.38 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. (ALSO KNOWN AS ADJUSTED PARCEL 5 OF RECORD SURVEY 5724 RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 2022- 033094) (BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AF#2023-002899, 02/17/2023). Section 4. Said property depicted in Exhibit A and legally described in Section 3 herein is hereby rezoned from Agriculture (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lot (R-2S) and Limited Business (C-LB). Section 5. Richland Municipal Code Title 23 and the Official Zoning Map of the City, as adopted by Section 23.08.040 of said Title, are hereby amended by amending Sectional Map No. 22, which is a series of maps constituting said Official Zoning Map, as shown on the attached Exhibit A, and bearing the number and date of passage of this Ordinance, and by this reference made a part of this Ordinance and of the Official Zoning Map of the City. Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to file with the Auditor of Benton County, Washington, a copy of this Ordinance and the attached amended Sectional Map No. 22, duly certified by the City Clerk as a true copy, together with Exhibit B (Richland Hearing Examiner’s Report). Section 7. This Ordinance shall take effect the day following its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Richland. Section 8. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 9. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s errors/clerical errors, section numbering, references, or similar mistakes of form. This space intentionally left blank. First Reading 06/02/2026 3 Ordinance No. 2026-13 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the ___ day of ________, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ___________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: _________ Second Reading: _________ Date Published: ________ First Reading 06/02/2026 4 Ordinance No. 2026-13 Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2026-13; Passed __/__/2026 Agriculture (AG) to Medium Density Residential Small Lot (R-2S) and Limited Business (C-LB) Brianna Ct n n S N n L L N o a L S a Me o r p lissa St o u n n r L a l o e v m r e u r e s m l n c S a e i s it a t c e V a S o Ln L t S P L q n L n t n C u Camy St n o Q Rylee Dr o ia u l e A a v e t D e T a n C r t s G m y c g ala Way Ca ie C a n Hunter St te L D Ferrar a r S Gage Blvd i c i l ± y S u L n m m Ln e rv e w i Gage Blvd r D Ric t E y h Lady S m Muret Ct n o e r h s t o n n M t A s S S e iou t a Rand Dr lic d ey ow n lvd M o e B H H g il o Ga ls r D e r Clermont Dr n cy D Clermont Dr F r i p r o e o illsDr L T Bermuda Rd H Ln i w e n m do e e a m v e i a M t n L H e L o e y d o r ri i e P p n e Skyview Loop F o e H Z Snowking St Legacy Ln P Twisted Creek Loop r Lazio Way S iv o M a r i t e e R e n d nc a y Dr Waterhill Ave Waterhill A v e Twisted Creek Loop Upriver Ave Upriver Cortona Way Cortona Way Maggio Loop Falconcrest Loop Levi Ct A s c e n d t S A Morency Dr ve i E Holly Rd v e Su L tto n P Bonita St l Bent Rd Bent VentusSt Tyler Ct d R a ud Delta St rm Be Chelsea Rd N Jurupa St Jurupa Epic St B e n t R d t Katie Rd S A Clover Rd g El Ravino Rd a u p a ru M u Rd M a J uda n erm a N B s a d n A Cindy R z C l i Etiwanda Ct t h n a m ita bra Rd Ct t S Rachel Rd a p u L r u a J p S Rd i Jenna e r r e C Rialto Ct a n y Rosena Ct ua Rd o sh n Jo V Ct D ale ada r nc ran ia G D r S WalnutS Ridge PR SE Joshua Ct Jacob Ct Rd llo ba a C Toro Ct Rd ro To Caballo Pl d d R a R Bermuda Rd Bermuda rd e a C c a V Ryanick Rd Reata Rd Toro Pl Toro Christine Dr 83 PR SE Michelle Dr 89 PR SE 89 PR SE I-82 I-82 Sagebrush Rd 22 Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 2026-13 1 Before Hearing Examiner Gary N. McLean 2 3 4 BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND 5 6 Regarding the Application to Rezone an 8+ ) acre site from AG (Agriculture) to R-2S and ) File No. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 7 C-LB, which is consistent with ) Comprehensive Plan’s split land use ) 8 designations assigned to the area, submitted ) FINDINGS OF FACT, by ) CONCLUSIONS AND 9 ) RECOMMENDATION 10 RICK SIMON AND ROBERT MCLEOD, ON ) BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER MD&D ) 11 INVESTMENTS, LLC, ) ) 12 Applicant(s) ) ____________________________________ ) 13 14 I. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION. 15 The applicants, Planning Consultant Rick Simon and Engineer Robert McLeod, on 16 behalf of the property owner, MD&D Investments, LLC, can meet their burden of proof to demonstrate that their requested rezone merits approval. 17 The site is unusual, in that it holds split land use designations, with Medium Density 18 Residential land uses designated for the northern portion of the property, and Commercial uses on the southern portion, under applicable provisions of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 19 Currently, the entire property is zoned AG (Agriculture), limiting development opportunities 20 for the property and perpetuating a nonconformity between the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map. The pending application would rezone the Residential-designated portion 21 of the site to one of two available Medium Density Residential zoning districts found in current City codes, specifically, the R-2S zone, a medium density residential zone as 22 described in RMC 23.18.010(D); and the Commercial-designated portion would be rezoned C-LB (Commercial Limited Business Use), a commercial zoning classification intended to 23 be applied to some portions of the city that are designated either commercial or high-density 24 residential under the city of Richland comprehensive plan. (See RMC Chapter 23.22.010(A)). FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD Page 1 of 10 RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 1 While the application materials explain that the site may someday be developed with single-family residential townhomes in the R-2S zoned area and single-family residential 2 condominiums in the C-LB zoned area1, this requested rezone does not approve any 3 development activity on the site. As with all development proposals, City Development Regulations, including without limitation relevant subdivision and/or site plan codes, will 4 apply to any specific projects that may eventually be proposed on the site. 5 For reasons explained below, the Hearing Examiner respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the applicant’s pending request to rezone a portion of their property 6 from AG to the R-2S zoning district, with the remaining portion rezoned from AG to the C- 7 LB zone. 8 This Recommendation is advisory only. The City Council retains full legislative discretion to approve, deny, or modify the requested rezone. 9 10 II. BACKGROUND and APPLICABLE LAW. 11 In this matter, the Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction to conduct an open record public hearing on the site-specific rezone application at issue and is directed to issue a written 12 recommendation for consideration and final action by the Richland City Council. See Richland Municipal Code (RMC) 19.20.010(D)(identifies “site-specific rezones” as Type 13 IIIA permit applications); RMC 23.70.210(A)(“The hearing examiner shall conduct an open 14 record public hearing as required by RMC Title 19 for a Type IIIA permit application.”); and RMC 19.20.030(granting jurisdiction to Hearing Examiner to conduct public hearing and 15 issue recommendation to City Council); RMC 19.25.110(authority for Examiner actions, including conditions of approval on applications or appeals); and RCW 35A.63.170(state 16 statute regarding hearing examiner system). 17 The applicant bears the burden of proof to show that its application conforms to the 18 relevant elements of the city’s development regulations and comprehensive plan, and that any significant adverse environmental impacts have been adequately addressed. RMC 19 19.60.060. 20 Finally, Washington Courts apply three basic rules when reviewing appeals of rezone applications: (1) there is no presumption favoring the rezone request; (2) the proponent of a 21 rezone must demonstrate that there has been a change of circumstances since the original 22 zoning, PROVIDED if a proposed rezone implements the policies of a comprehensive plan, 23 24 1 See Ex. 1, application materials, Proposed Use description on .pdf page 19. FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 2 of 10 a showing of changed circumstances is usually not required2; and (3) the rezone must have a 1 substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. Woods v. Kittitas County, 162 Wn.2d 597 (2007), citing Citizens for Mount Vernon, 133 Wn.2d 861, 2 at 875 (1997); Parkridge v. City of Seattle, 89 Wn.2d 454, 462 (1978). 3 III. QUESTIONS PRESENTED. 4 For purposes of the pending rezone application, the central questions presented are: 5 A. Whether the requested rezone implements applicable policies of the City’s 6 Comprehensive Plan, and/or whether there has been a change of circumstances since the 7 current AG (Agriculture) zoning was adopted for the site? 8 Short Answer: Yes to both. The site is already designated for Medium Density Residential and Commercial uses in applicable provisions of City’s Comprehensive 9 Plan, specifically those found in the Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan, which 10 applies to properties where the applicants’ land is located. The rezone would effectuate that Comprehensive Plan and eliminate a nonconformity that currently 11 exists between such Plan and city zoning maps. The requested R-2S and C-LB zones allows for various residential and limited commercial uses not currently available in 12 the AG zone. Residential development is occurring on surrounding properties at a rapid pace, vividly showing a change of circumstances that supports this requested 13 rezone. 14 B. Whether the rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, 15 morals, or general welfare? 16 Short Answer: Yes, because the rezone is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and any future, project-specific proposal will have to meet city development 17 regulations, including SEPA, subdivision codes, traffic impact reviews, public 18 infrastructure concurrency reviews, and payment of any impact fees in effect at the time of an application. Vacant, undeveloped, property in an area already served with 19 newer transportation and utility infrastructure is not consistent with state and local policies that encourage residential and commercial development in designated urban 20 growth areas, like those in the Richland City limits. The proposed rezone is an effort to expedite development potential for the site. The current AG zoning designation 21 applied to the site is no longer appropriate or in the public interest. 22 23 2 Save Our Rural Env't v. Snohomish County, 99 Wn.2d 363, 370-71 (1983); Henderson v. Kittitas County, 124 Wn. App. 24 747, 754 (Div. III, 2004); Bjarnson v. Kitsap County, 78 Wn. App. 840, 846 (Div. III, 1995). FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 3 of 10 IV. RECORD. 1 Exhibits entered into evidence as part of the record, and an audio recording of the 2 public hearing, are maintained by the City of Richland, and may be examined or reviewed by 3 contacting the City Clerk’s Office. 4 Public notices regarding the application and public hearing were mailed, posted, and published as required by city codes prior to the public hearing, which occurred on April 13, 5 2026. (Staff Report, pages 15-16; Exhibit 4, public notices and confirmation materials). 6 Hearing Testimony: Senior Planner, Ryan Nelson, and the applicant’s planning 7 consultant, Rick Simon, provided testimony under oath during the public hearing. One local resident, Brien Reep, who has a home in the Westcliffe Heights subdivision to the east of the 8 rezone site, provided sworn testimony, generally asking for details about what might someday be constructed on the site, the design, heights, and details that are not part of a 9 rezone process, but are instead addressed during future development permit reviews, like 10 subdivision, site plan, or other approvals required for specific proposals. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Simon provided thoughtful responses to Mr. Reep’s comments, noting that height limits are 11 55-feet in the C-LB zone, and 30-feet in the R-2S zone, and that it is likely a future preliminary plat and/or site plan application will be filed, which would include a thorough 12 public review opportunity to address the type of questions and issues raised at the hearing. 13 Exhibits: The Development Services Division Staff Report for the requested Rezone, 14 including a recommendation of approval, was provided to the Examiner in the week before the hearing. The Staff Report, and the following Exhibits, were all accepted into the Record 15 in their entirety without modification: 16 1. Rezone Application Materials 2. Zoning map 17 3. Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan, Land Use Map 18 4. Public Notices & Affidavits 5. Agency and public comments 19 6. Ord. No. 2024-07, most recent Comprehensive Plan language 7. Ord. No. 41-10, 2010 Annexation Ordinance that included the current rezone 20 property. 21 The Examiner has visited the road network and vicinity of the proposed rezone on 22 multiple occasions over the past few years in connection with other applications for rezone and subdivision applications and is fully advised on matters at issue herein, including without 23 limitation adjacent developments and land uses, applicable law, application materials, and relevant comprehensive plan provisions. 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 4 of 10 1 V. FINDINGS OF FACT. 2 Based upon the record, the undersigned Examiner issues the following Findings of 3 Fact. 4 Application, Site Location, Current zoning. 5 1. In this application, the applicant and property owner, MD&D Investments, LLC, through its designated representatives, Rick Simon and Robert McLeod, seeks to rezone 6 portions of a parcel of property from Agriculture (AG) to R-2S, a medium density residential 7 classification and C-LB, commercial limited business use. (Ex. 1, Application materials). The application materials identify the property at issue in this rezone application as the 2100 8 Block of Bermuda Road. (Ex. 1, on .pdf page 22, application narrative). 9 2. The rezone property is a single mostly vacant 8.38-acre parcel, assigned Parcel No. 10 134982010595008, which is a small portion of the much larger Badger Mountain South Subarea, an almost 2,000-acre area located south and east of the Badger Mountain Centennial 11 Preserve and north of Interstate 82. (Badger Mountain Subarea Plan, Introduction on page 1). 12 3. The 2100 Block of Bermuda Road site, addressed in this matter, was part of an almost 13 1,900-acre annexation into the City of Richland that took effect in 2010, through passage of 14 Ordinance No. 41-10, which assigned the (AG) Agriculture zoning designation to the entire northeast portion of the annexation area where this rezone site is located. (See Ex. 7, Ord. 15 No. 41-10, Sec. 6, and Ex. B thereto, labeled “Zoning Designations for Annexation Area”). 16 4. The subject parcel has a current zoning designation of AG, Agricultural use district, and land has been zoned AG since its annexation into the City in 2010 by Annexation 41-10. 17 (Staff Report, page 5; Exhibit 7, 2010 Annexation Ordinance for the area). 18 5. The applicant’s parcel is located east of and adjacent to Bermuda Road, and south of 19 Skyview Drive. It is located south of Westcliffe Heights, Phase 2, west of Peachtree Estates, Phase I and west of Westcliffe Heights, Phase IA. It is also west of and adjacent to a Badger 20 Mountain District irrigation pond, an open space parcel and a trail. The site is presently undeveloped. (Ex. 1, application materials, narrative on page 3). 21 22 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Designations assigned to the rezone parcel. 23 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 5 of 10 6. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for the area is found in the Badger Mountain 1 South Subarea Plan. The Staff Report includes an image, marked Figure 2, enlarged to show site borders for the rezone property outlined in blue, a copy of which is republished below: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7. As shown above, the rezone parcel holds a split land use designation, with the smaller 14 northern portion shown in orange, for MDR (medium density residential) and the larger lower portion shown in red, for COM (commercial uses). 15 16 8. The rezone site is not currently used for agricultural purposes. The site is located in a part of the city that is now experiencing steady development of new homes. 17 9. The subject property is designated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Medium 18 Density Residential (“MDR”) and Commercial (“COM”) land uses. The requested rezone would replace the current AG (Agriculture) zoning classification with the R-2S and C-LB 19 zoning districts, which are consistent with and implement those Comprehensive Plan 20 designations. There is no evidence in the record establishing a basis to retain the AG zoning classification on the property, which presently functions as a nonconforming zoning 21 designation relative to the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Accordingly, the requested rezone conforms to, and will implement, applicable Comprehensive Plan policies. 22 10. Changed circumstances since 2010, when the AG zoning classification was assigned 23 to the site, support the requested rezone. Surrounding properties have developed or are 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 6 of 10 developing with residential and commercial uses consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, 1 and urban services and infrastructure are available to serve the site. The existing AG zoning no longer reflects current conditions in the vicinity. The current Agriculture zoning does not 2 serve a useful purpose in this location. 3 11. The Examiner concurs with the Staff Report and finds that the proposed R-2S and C- 4 LB zoning classifications, and the uses allowed therein, are compatible with surrounding development patterns and existing and planned infrastructure in the vicinity. (Staff Report; 5 Site visits). 6 12. Through the public comment and hearing process, no testimony or evidence in the 7 record rebutted the Staff Report analysis or otherwise demonstrated a basis for denial. 8 13. Because the requested rezone is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which has previously been subject to environmental review, the application is categorically 9 exempt from SEPA review pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). The record does not identify 10 any probable significant adverse environmental impacts attributable to the rezone itself. (Staff Report, page 15; Official notice from record of previous rezone matters re: City SEPA 11 process(es) undertaken when Comprehensive Plan, and BMS Subarea Plan, were adopted and amended). 12 14. The record does not include any evidence that the requested R-2S and C-LB zones 13 could allow for any uses that would be incompatible with surrounding uses. 14 Summary of Public Hearing. 15 15. The public hearing for this matter occurred on April 13, 2026. Mr. Nelson made a 16 brief presentation regarding the application, current site conditions, development on surrounding sites, and how shrub steppe habitat issues are not part of the rezone review but 17 will be included as part of any subsequent development project reviews for the site. The 18 applicant’s hearing representative, Mr. Simon, did not object to any of the analysis or recommendation provided in the Staff Report. Only one local resident, Mr. Reep, appeared 19 and asked general questions about future development on the site, but did not present evidence or information that would serve as a basis to deny the requested rezone. 20 16. The Staff Report’s analysis of the application, including its findings regarding 21 Comprehensive Plan consistency, infrastructure adequacy, and compatibility with 22 surrounding uses, stands unrebutted in the record and is supported by substantial evidence. The requested rezone is consistent with land use policy goals in the City’s Comprehensive 23 Plan. 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 7 of 10 Public services and utilities are adequate and readily available to serve the site. 1 17. As part of the review process, City staff confirmed that, adequate utilities, including 2 without limitation water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, natural gas, and electricity, are in 3 place and/or readily available, some with connections needed, but all with adequate capacity, to serve the parcel that is at issue in this matter. (Staff Report, discussion addressing utility 4 issues on pages 12, 13). 5 General findings. 6 18. The requested rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, and 7 general welfare, including by aligning zoning with adopted Comprehensive Plan designations and facilitating development in an area planned for urban growth. The requested rezone is 8 appropriate in the context of adjacent properties. 9 19. The Development Services Division Staff Report, prepared by Mr. Nelson, includes 10 a number of specific findings and explanations that establish how the underlying application satisfies provisions of applicable law and is consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan 11 and zoning regulations. Except as modified in this Recommendation, all Findings contained in the Staff Report are incorporated herein by reference as Findings of the undersigned 12 hearing examiner. 13 20. Any factual matters set forth in the foregoing or following sections of this 14 Recommendation are hereby adopted by the Hearing Examiner as findings of fact and incorporated into this section as such. 15 VI. CONCLUSIONS. 16 Based upon the record, and the Findings set forth above, the Examiner issues the 17 following Conclusions: 18 1. The applicants met their burden to demonstrate that the requested rezone conforms 19 to, and in fact implements objectives of, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Findings; Staff Report. 20 2. The applicants met their burden to demonstrate that the requested rezone bears a 21 substantial relationship to the public health, safety, or welfare. 22 3. The Staff Report and testimony in the record demonstrate that the proposed rezone 23 will not require new public facilities and that there is capacity within the transportation network, the utility system, and other public services, to accommodate all uses permitted in 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 8 of 10 the R-2S and C-LB zones requested herein. 1 4. The rezoned site will not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the 2 immediate vicinity of the subject property. In fact, the rezone will help facilitate 3 development on the property, thereby implementing City goals and policies, including without limitation those that seek to provide a variety of lifestyles and housing opportunities. 4 5. While the pending rezone application is categorically exempt from formal SEPA 5 review, the record demonstrates that the potential for adverse impacts is very unlikely. And, after public notices issued for the application, no one spoke or submitted any written 6 comments opposing the pending rezone request. 7 6. As required by RMC 19.50.010(C), the transportation system is sufficient to 8 accommodate the type of development envisioned with the proposed rezone. The surrounding road network is fully functional, and no transportation concurrency problems are 9 likely to arise as a result of the rezone for the site. Development regulations, including 10 without limitation those detailing frontage improvements, limited access, roadway improvements, impact fees, setbacks, and the like, will apply to any future project built on 11 the site. 12 7. Based on the record, the applicant demonstrated its rezone application merits approval, meeting its burden of proof imposed by RMC 19.60.060. 13 14 8. Approval of this rezone will not and does not constitute, nor does it imply any expectation of, approval of any permit or subsequent reviews that may be required for 15 development or other regulated activities on the site of the subject rezone. 16 9. Any finding or other statement contained in this Recommendation that is deemed to be a Conclusion is hereby adopted as such and incorporated by reference. 17 18 // 19 // 20 // 21 22 23 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 9 of 10 1 VII. RECOMMENDATION. 2 Based upon the preceding Findings and Conclusions, the Hearing Examiner 3 recommends that the Bermuda Road Rezone application (File No. PLN-T3A-2026-00004) to reclassify an approximately 8.38-acre site from its current AG (Agriculture) zoning 4 classification to the R-2S and C-LB zoning districts, which are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Commercial (COM) land 5 use designations assigned to portions of the property, should be APPROVED. 6 ISSUED this 4th Day of May, 2026 7 8 _____________________________ 9 Gary N. McLean Hearing Examiner 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND 25 RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR 2100 BLOCK OF BERMUDA ROAD REZONE 26 APPLICATION – FILE NO. PLN-T3A-2026-00004 GARY N. MCLEAN HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RICHLAND CITY HALL – 625 SWIFT BOULEVARD RICHLAND, WASHINGTON 99352 Page 10 of 10 CITY OF RICHLAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposal Name: Bermuda Road Rezone Location: APN 134982010595008 Applicant(s): Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant LLC and Robert McLeod of Knutzen Engineering Property Owner: MD&D Investments, LLC File #: PLN-T3A-2026-00004 Description: Request to rezone Parcel 134982010595008 from Agricultural (AG) to Medium-Density Residential Small Lot (R-2S) and Limited Business Use (C-LB). Project Type: Type IIIA Site-Specific Rezone Hearing Date: April 13, 2026 Report By: Ryan Nelson, Senior Planner Recommended Action: Approval Figure 1 – Vicinity Map Description of Proposal Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant LLC and Robert McLeod of Knutzen Engineering, applicants, have submitted a Zoning Map Amendment application, on behalf of MD&D Investments, LLC, property owner, requesting to rezone parcel number 134982010595008, from the Agriculture (AG) zoning district to the medium density residential, small lot (R-2S) district and to the limited business use (C-LB) district. The purpose of this change is to enable residential development to proceed in agreement with the underlying Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Commercial (COM) land use classifications. Figure 1 (above) shows the site within its larger context. Reviewing Authority and Applicable Codes Richland Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 19.20.010(D)(1), 19.20.030, and 19.25.010 requires a site-specific rezone review to take place by the Hearing Examiner. See additional RMC guidance for the Hearing Examiner, below: RMC 19.20.010 Procedures for processing development permits. For the purpose of project permit processing, all development permit applications shall be classified as one of the following: Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type IIIA. D. Type IIIA permits include the following types of permit applications: 1. Site-specific rezones 19.60.060 Burden of proof. Except for Type IV actions, the burden of proof is on the proponent. The project permit application must be supported by proof that it conforms to the applicable elements of the city’s development regulations, comprehensive plan and that any significant adverse environmental impacts have been adequately addressed. 23.70.210(A) Public hearing and recommendation to council. Reclassification. The hearing examiner shall conduct an open record public hearing as required by RMC Title 19 for a Type IIIA permit application. The recommendation shall include written findings of fact and the reasons for the hearing examiner’s action; and shall refer expressly to the maps, description and other matters intended by the hearing examiner to constitute the reclassification. Additional Considerations. Washington Courts apply three basic rules when reviewing appeals of rezone applications: (1) there is no presumption favoring the rezone request; (2) the proponent must demonstrate that there has been a change of circumstances since the original zoning provided if a proposed rezone implements the policies of the comprehensive plan , a showing of changed circumstances is usually not required; and (3) the rezone must have a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. For the purposes of this rezone request, the central questions presented are: 1. Whether the requested rezone implements policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and /or whether there has been a change of circumstances since the original Agricultural [AG] zoning was adopted for the site? 2. Does the rezone bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare? Site Description & Adjacent Land Uses The Bermuda Road rezone is comprised of one (1) parcel totaling approximately 8.38 acres in size and is located south of Legacy Lane, west of Skyview Loop, east of Bermuda Road, and east of Majestic Street. The project site has a southern downward slope and will be accessed by a future intersection at the corner of Bermuda Road and Majestic Street. This intersection will be constructed at the dividing line between the two zoning districts towards the northern portion of the project site. Current Badger Mountain South Land Use Designations and Uses: Parcel Number BMS Land Use Classification Current Use 134982010595008 Medium Density Residential and Commercial Former Ag Land Figure 2 – Badger Mountain South LUDR Land Use Map Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan Review As illustrated in Figure 2 (above), the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation (as established by the Badger Mountain Subarea Plan) designates the site for both medium- density residential and commercial development. Provided below is a set of Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan goals & policies which are particularly applicable to the proposed plat. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Goal 1. The City will establish land uses that encourage cost-effective development. - BMLU Policy 1.2: Link development of the northeast portion of the Badger Mountain Subarea into the existing street network to the south and east, and over time, to the City’s planned transportation network. Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Goal 3. Accommodate growth and maintain affordability. - BMLU Policy 3.1: Support the development of residential neighborhoods that provide a variety of housing types, styles and densities to serve a broad spectrum of incomes, ages, and life stages. - BMLU Policy 3.2: Promote walkable neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of land uses, nodes of higher land intensity and access to sidewalks and a connected trail and parks system. - BMLU Policy 3.3: Encourage higher density housing close to employment centers, retail and services, and along arterials to support the expansion of public transit. - BMLU Policy 3.4: Support the development of energy-efficient housing choices. Comprehensive Plan Urban Design Goal 1. The City will create a well-planned community with an aesthetically pleasing environment. - BMUD Policy 1.4: Develop and adopt the use of a detailed land use and development regulation for Badger Mountain South to facilitate the overall design and sustainability objectives of the planned development. Applicable City Goals & Policies Provided below is a set of the City’s Comprehensive Plan goals & policies which are particularly applicable to the proposed plat. The project site was changed from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and Commercial through the yearly Comprehensive Plan Amendment process in 2023 (File #CPA2023-103) and was approved by City Council as Ordinance 2024-07 (Exhibit 6). Land Use Element – Goal 1 Plan for the growth within the urban growth area and promote compatible land use. - Policy 2: Facilitate planned growth and infill developments within the City. Land Use Element – Goal 2 Establish land uses that are sustainable and create a livable and vibrant community. - Policy 3: Ensure that the intent of the land use and districts are maintained. Land Use Element – Goal 3 Maintain a broad range of residential land use designations to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and housing opportunities. - Policy 1: Distribute residential uses and densities throughout the urban growth area consistent with the City’s vision. Current Zoning Designations The subject parcel has a current zoning designation of AG, Agricultural use district, and land has been zoned AG since its annexation into the City in 2010 by Annexation 41-10 under ORD 2024-07 (Exhibit 6). The Agricultural use district (AG) is a primary zone classification permitting essentially open land uses such as grazing lands or pasture, agriculture, and development of part- time small tract farming and other compatible uses of an open nature such as a cemetery, park, and recreational or similar uses on land which has favorable combinations of slope, climate, availability of water, or soil conditions. This zoning classification is intended to be applied to some portions of the city that are designated as agriculture or as urban reserve under the city of Richland comprehensive plan (RMC 23.14.010(A)). Figure 3 – Zoning Map The surrounding parcels are zoned as follows: North AG – Agricultural and R-1-10 – Single-Family Residential – 10,000 East AG – Agricultural and R-1-10 – Single-Family Residential – 10,000 South C-LB – Limited Business Use West R-2S – Medium Density Residential Small Lot Requested Zoning Following the applicant’s request, City staff is presenting this staff report and associated application materials for a site-specific rezone of 8.38 acres from AG to R-2S and C-LB. The purpose statements of the requested zoning are detailed below: The medium-density residential small lot (R-2S) is a residential zone classification permitting a higher density of population, encouraging small lot development conducive to energy conservation and to other factors contributing to the production of affordable housing, and including the establishment of duplex dwellings and providing for these one- and two-family residences a high degree of protection from hazards, objectionable influences, building congestion and lack of light, air and privacy. Certain essential and compatible public service facilities and institutions are permitted in this district. This zoning classification is intended to be applied to some portions of the city that are designated medium-density residential (5.1 to 10 dwellings per acre) under the city of Richland comprehensive plan [RMC 23.18.010(D)]. The limited business use district (C-LB) is a zone classification designed to provide an area for the location of buildings for professional and business offices, motels, hotels, and their associated accessory uses, and other compatible uses serving as an administrative district for the enhancement of the central business districts, with regulations to afford protection for developments in this and adjacent districts and in certain instances to provide a buffer zone between residential areas and other commercial and industrial districts. This zoning classification is intended to be applied to some portions of the city that are designated either commercial or high-density residential under the city of Richland comprehensive plan [RMC Chapter 23.22.010(A)]. These are the applicable performance standards, special requirements, and dimensional standards for each requested zoning designation: 23.18.020 Residential performance standards and special requirements. A. High-Density Residential Small Lot Special Requirements. In order to assure consistency with the purpose of the R-2S district, as stated in RMC 23.18.010(D), and further to avoid potential negative and undesirable effects that may result from the higher density of development afforded in an R-2S zone, the following special requirements and provisions shall apply: 1. Any application or reclassification of land to R-2S shall be accompanied by an application for preliminary plat approval submitted in accordance with RMC 24.12.010. In addition, the following information shall be submitted with the application for preliminary plat: a. A street landscaping plan showing the location and type of landscaping proposed; b. Information showing the location, dimensions and character of recreational facilities and/or open space, including paths and trails; and c. Utilization of curvilinear, cul-de-sac and/or loop streets or other appropriate design solutions to assist in modulating the interface of the residential buildings with the streets. 2. The planning commission and city council may, in keeping with the intent of this section, impose requirements and conditions on the approval of the preliminary plat or zoning reclassification as deemed appropriate. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, architectural design parameters, screening and buffering treatments, and supplemental open space and/or recreational facility requirements. Compliance with these conditions shall be demonstrated precedent to final plat and/or building permit approval as appropriate. 3. A combined front yard setback configuration and street-facing residential architectural elevation may be repeated continuously on no more than five lots before a different combination must be utilized. Regardless of the street facing architectural elevation, a front yard setback configuration may be repeated on no more than 10 lots before a different setback configuration must be utilized. The administrative official may approve variations to this requirement which, in his judgment, accomplish the intent of avoiding a monotonous interface of the residential buildings with the streets, or are necessary due to constraints or unique characteristics of the site. This requirement shall be satisfied at the time of building permit application. Note: The heading above, “High-Density Residential Small Lot Special Requirements”, is incorrect. R-2S is a medium-density residential land use designation and is described (correctly) as such in RMC 23.18.010(D). Staff acknowledges the error and will seek to amend the heading in a future Code update. R-2S Dimensional Standards The following standards apply in the R-2S zone per RMC 23.18.040: One-Family Detached Dwelling 4,000 feet Minimum Lot Area Requirement Two-Family Detached Dwelling 7,000 feet One-Family Attached Dwellings 3,000 Maximum Density N/A One-Family Detached Dwelling 42 feet Minimum Lot Width Two-Family Detached Dwelling 64 feet One-Family Attached Dwellings 30 feet Average Lot Size Requirement2 None Minimum Front Yard 15 feet/18 feet4 Requirement3 Minimum Side Yard Requirement 6 feet5 Minimum Rear Yard Requirement 20 feet/3 feet7 Maximum Lot Coverage8 50% Main Building 30 feet Maximum Building Height Detached Accessory Building11 16 feet 2. Minimum average lot area per subdivision, exclusive of the area of streets and lots designated for nonresidential uses. In calculating average lot size, at least 35 percent of all lots shall be larger than the average lot size requirement. 3. Front yard setbacks are required from all street rights-of-way adjoining a lot as shown in the table above, except as follows: a. In single-family residence districts and in R-2 and R-3 districts where more than 50 percent of the normal or average-size lots in a block fronting on one side of the street are developed with existing buildings, other than accessory buildings, with front yard setbacks less than that required for the district, a new single-family or duplex dwelling shall adopt a minimum front yard setback dimension which is the average of the setbacks of the buildings on the two adjoining lots, existing prior to July 22, 1960, but in no case shall this dimension be less than 15 feet nor need it exceed 30 feet. b. Residential Districts. In any R district, or any combination therewith, on any corner lot where there is provided a side yard along the interior side lot line at least equal in width to the minimum depth of the rear yard required for the district, the main building may encroach upon the required rear yard up to a line where the remaining rear yard is no less in depth than the minimum width of the side yard required for the district. No accessory buildings may be located in said side yard, except a patio shelter enclosed on no more than two sides by walls or other enclosures and in conformity with the other provisions of this title. c. The flanking frontage or nonaddress front yard of a corner lot may reduce the front yard setback of said frontage to 15 feet; see diagram below. 4. Front yards shall not be less than 15 feet in front of living areas, up to a maximum of 55 percent of the front lot line, and not less than 18 feet in front of all other areas. 5. Detached one-family or detached two-family dwellings shall have two side yards with each side yard having a width of not less than six feet. A nonattached side of an attached one-family dwelling shall have a side yard having a width of not less than six feet. 7. Rear yards shall be not less than 20 feet in back of living areas and three feet in back of garages or carports up to a maximum of 60 percent of the rear lot line for the garage or carport portion of the rear yard. 8. Buildings in an R-3 district shall cover not more than 33 percent of the area of the lot except one-family attached dwellings, which may cover up to 45 percent of the area of the lot. 11. Detached accessory structures built pursuant to the setback provisions of RMC 23.38.020 are limited to one story. 23.22.020 Performance standards and special requirements. A. Commercial Limited Business. Residential uses permitted in the C-LB district must comply with the following standards except as provided by footnote (6) of RMC 23.22.040: 1. Minimum Yard Requirements. a. Front Yard. Twenty feet except as provided by footnote (3) of RMC 23.18.040; b. Side Yards. Each side yard shall provide one foot of side yard for each three feet or portion thereof of building height; c. Rear Yards. Twenty-five feet. 2. Required Court Dimensions. Each court on which windows open from any room other than a kitchen, bathroom or a closet, shall have all horizontal dimensions measured at right angles from the windows to any wall or to any lot line other than a front lot line equal to not less than the height of the building above the floor level of the story containing the room, but no dimension shall be less than 20 feet. 3. Distance between Buildings. No main building shall be closer to any other main building on the lot than a distance equal to the average of their heights. This provision shall not apply if no portion of either building lies within the space between the prolongation of lines along any two of the opposite walls of the other building, but in any such situation the buildings shall not be closer to each other than a distance of 10 feet. 4. Percentage of Lot Coverage. Apartment buildings in a C-LB district shall cover not more than 33 percent of the area of the lot. C-LB Dimensional Standards The following standards apply in the C-LB zone per RMC 23.22.040: Minimum Lot Area None Maximum Density – Multifamily Dwellings (units:square feet) 1:1,500 Minimum Lot Width – One-Family Attached Dwellings N/A Minimum Front Yard Setback14 20 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback 0 feet6 Minimum Rear Yard Setback 0 feet6,8 Maximum Building Height14, 15 55 feet Minimum Dwelling Unit Size (in square feet, excluding porches, decks, 500 feet balconies and basement) 6. In any commercial limited business (C-LB), central business (CBD) or in any commercial winery (CW) zoning district that directly abuts a single-family zoning district, the following buffer, setback and building height regulations shall apply to all structures: a. Within the commercial limited business (C-LB), the central business district (CBD) and the commercial winery (CW) districts, buildings shall maintain at least a 35-foot setback from any property that is zoned for single-family residential use. Single-family residential zones include R-1- 12 – single-family residential 12,000, R-1-10 – single-family residential 10,000, R-2 – medium-density residential, R-2S – medium-density residential small lot, or any residential planned unit development that is comprised of single-family detached dwellings. b. Buildings that are within 50 feet of any property that is zoned for single-family residential use in commercial limited business (C-LB) and the commercial winery (CW) districts and buildings that are within 50 feet of any property that is zoned for and currently developed with a single-family residential use in the central business district (CBD) (as defined in footnote (6)(a)) shall not exceed 30 feet in height. Beyond the area 50 feet from any property that is zoned for single-family residential use, building height may be increased at the rate of one foot in building height for each additional one foot of setback from property that is zoned for single-family residential use to the maximum building height allowed in the C-LB, CW and CBD zoning districts, respectively. c. A six-foot-high fence that provides a visual screen shall be constructed adjacent to any property line that adjoins property that is zoned for single-family residential use, or currently zoned for and developed with a single-family residential use in the CBD district. Additionally, a 10-foot landscape strip shall be provided adjacent to the fence. This landscape strip may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirements established for the landscaping of parking facilities as identified in RMC 23.54.140. d. In the C-LB and CW districts, a 20-foot setback shall be provided for any side yard that adjoins a street. 8. No minimum required, except parking shall be set back a minimum of five feet to accommodate required landscape screening as required under RMC 23.54.140. Footnotes 14 and 15 do not apply to this application, as the proposal is not part of the Medical, Uptown or Parkway districts within the CBD zoning district or the Columbia Point North District of the Waterfront zoning district, as established in Plates 23.22.040(1), (2), (3), and (4). Utility Availability There are existing irrigation and electrical power line connections in place, available near the site with adequate capacity to supply the proposed project. Water, sewer, natural gas, and stormwater connections would need to be extended from nearby right-of-way to the site area. Figure 4 – Utilities Map Sewer There is an existing 4-inch pressurized main within the Bermuda Road right-of-way. Water There are two (2) distribution mains within the Bermuda Road right-of-way. The main closest to the subject parcel (east) is a 10-inch pipe serving the Tapteal V pressure zone and the main furthest from the subject parcel (west) is a 12-inch pipe serving the Tapteal IV pressure zone. There are existing water connection stubs to the subject parcel, the stub at the north end of the subject parcel serves the 12-inch Tapteal IV pressure zone and the stub to the south serves the 10-inch Tapteal V pressure zone. Water connections will need to be extended to serve any future development on the subject parcel. Irrigation There is an existing 6-inch distribution main that serves the Peach Tree subdivision to the west of Bermuda Road with a 2-inch stub to northern portion of the subject parcel. The irrigation line is owned and operated by the Badger Mountain Irrigation District. Stormwater The City does have an existing 12-inch stormwater gravity main within the Bermuda Road right-of-way. Ultimately, all stormwater runoff from any future development will need to be maintained on-site per City and State stormwater runoff requirements. Power There is an existing 6-inch underground conduit within the subject parcel which runs parallel to Bermuda Road. Natural Gas There is an existing 4-inch underground natural gas pipe within the subject parcel which runs parallel to Bermuda Road. Transportation & Access Figure 5 – Transportation Map Primary access into any future development will come from the existing stubs to the east of Bermuda Road, which is designated as a “Major Collector” road. Sidewalks will likely need to be installed on local roads for any future development. There are no existing trails or on-street bicycle lanes parallel to the subject parcel but there are ongoing efforts to improve the active transportation portfolio of the area. Currently, there are no nearby or proposed Ben Franklin Transit bus routes that service the area. Easements Figure 6 – Easement Map There are three (3) easements within the proposed rezone. First, is a 10-foot-wide utility easement which runs parallel to Bermuda Road within the subject parcel. Second, there are two (2) existing temporary utility easements, which are future road connections at the northern and southern ends of the subject parcel. Finally, there is an approximate 60-foot wide easement, which runs east and west and follows the proposed westward Gage Boulevard extension. Fire Safety The City of Richland Fire Department will provide fire protection services for any future development. Currently, there is a hydrant in place at the west side of the parent parcel and is generally located east of the Bermuda Road and Majestic Lane intersection. Schools The plat falls within the boundaries of the Richland School District. Primary and secondary education are not in the immediate vicinity of this proposed development. The nearest school is Orchard Elementary School which is approximately 4,300 linear feet to the northeast of the subject parcel. However, a future Richland School District site is located approximately 350 feet west of the northern end of the project site. SEPA The proposal is not subject to State Environmental Review under the State Environmental Policy Act, as the proposal meets the requirements of WAC 197-11-800(6)(c) Critical Areas According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Species and Habitat map, the subject parcel has presumptive shrubsteppe habitat and a possible Ferruginous Hawk breeding area. Therefore, any future development would be subject to the regulations set forth in RMC Chapter 22.10, Article IV – Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area (FWHCA) and Article VII – General Standards. Shoreline Master Program The subject site lies outside the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program. This project will have no effect on shorelines of statewide significance. Shoreline permitting requirements are not applicable with this or any future proposal. Agency Comments A variety of public agencies and City departments were given an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Staff did receive comments during the comment period but comments expressed no concerns with the proposed rezone action. Public Comments Owners of all properties within a 300-foot radius of the plat site were directly notified of the project by way of USPS mailing. As of the date of this report, city staff have received one (1) public comment regarding this proposed zoning action. Public Notice Notice of Hearing Mailed: March 16, 2026 Notice of Hearing Posted: March 13, 2026 Notice of Hearing Published: March 15, 2026 Public Hearing: April 13, 2026 Notice of application and notice of hearing was provided through posting of the property, mailing of notice to property owners within 300 feet of the site and publication in the Tri- City Herald newspaper. Copies of the notices and affidavits are included in Exhibit 4. Analysis Over the past twenty (20) or so years the City of Richland (with support from Benton County) has placed a high priority on development within the Badger Mountain Subarea for residential growth, alongside more limited neighborhood commercial and office space improvements. The Badger Mountain Subarea Plan (April 2010, with subsequent updates) formalized these efforts placing the 8.38 acres at question in this review under its Medium Density Residential (MDR) (5.1 to 10 dwellings per acre), and Commercial designations. The applicant is seeking the R-2S zoning district for the medium-density residential portion and C-LB zoning district for the commercial portion of the project site. These proposed zoning designations would be in agreement with the existing BMS Land Use designations of MDR and COM, which matches the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map under ORD 2024-07. Therefore, staff concurs that R-2S and C-LB zoning districts are in agreement with the goals and policies arrived at after the public Comprehensive and Subarea planning efforts, and by extension, bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. This requested rezone does not approve any development activity on the site. As with all development proposals, City development regulations will apply to any specific projects that may eventually be proposed on the site. Following public notices and reviews conducted in accord with City practices for all other private or public rezone applications, there is no evidence in this record that would provide a basis in fact or law to deny the pending rezone request. Staff also want to address questions posed to Hearing Examiner under “Reviewing Authority and Applicable Codes”: 1. Whether the requested rezone implements policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and /or whether there has been a change of circumstances since the original zoning was adopted for the site? a. The site has been designated for medium-density residential [MDR] and Commercial [COM] uses by the City’s Comprehensive Plan through the Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan and through ORD 2024-07. The rezone request would serve to effectuate those plans. The subject property remains undeveloped. The site has been left unattended and while it is not overgrown with weeds and noxious vegetation, leaving it in a distressed/undeveloped condition is not in the public’s best interest. The requested rezone is meant to facilitate the applicant’s plans to develop the site in a manner fully authorized by the appropriate residential and commercial zoning regulations. 2. Does the rezone bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare? a. It appears that the proposed rezone is consistent with this criterion because the rezone is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Badger Mountain South Subarea designations, and any future, project-specific proposal will have to meet city development regulations, including SEPA, possible subdivision codes, traffic impact reviews, public infrastructure concurrency reviews, and payment of any impact fees in effect at the time of application. The Planning Department requests the Hearing Examiner recommend approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Richland City Council. Suggested Findings and Conclusions Staff has completed its review of the request for a rezone (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) and recommends approval of the request based on the following: 1. The property owner in this matter is MD&D Investments, LLC, with the applicants, Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant LLC and Knutzen Engineering, acting on behalf of, and, as lead contacts. 2. The application is to rezone one (1) parcel: Benton County Assessor’s Tax Parcel Numbers 134982010595008. 3. The lot is currently zoned Agricultural use district (AG). 4. The requested zone change is to change zoning of the parcel to R-2S (Medium- Density Residential Small Lot) and to C-LB (Limited Business Use) to match the Comprehensive Plan (Badger Sub-Area) as amended by ORD 2024-07 5. The subject site was previously disturbed as it was used for previous farming operations. 6. The site is gently flat with a slight downhill slope from northwest to the southeast. 7. The surrounding area is transitioning from agricultural uses to single-family residential and commercial. 8. The Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan designates this parcel as Medium Density Residential [MDR] (5.1 -10 dwellings per acre) and Commercial [COM]. 9. The current Agricultural (AG) zone does not implement the Badger Mountain South Medium Density Residential or Commercial land use designations. 10. Per RMC 23.18.010, the R-2S Medium-Density Residential Small Lot zoning is intended to be applied to land that is designated MDR (5.1-10 dwellings per acre) under the City’s Comprehensive Plan, such as Badger Mountain South Medium Density Residential. 11. Per RMC 23.22.010, the C-LB Limited Business Use zoning district is intended to be applied to land that is designated Commercial under the City’s Comprehensive Plan, such as Badger Mountain South Commercial. 12. No portion of this proposed rezone is in the Shoreline Management Program’s jurisdiction. 13. No portion of this proposed rezone is in a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA). However, there is presumptive shrubsteppe habitat on the parcel. An on-site visit would be required before any future development can occur to determine if the shrubsteppe habitat does exist. 14. The application is exempt from the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), as identified in WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). 15. Notice requirements of RMC 19.30.040 have been met. 16. Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the zone change request would be in the best interest of the community of Richland. Exhibit List 1. Application Materials 2. Zoning Map 3. BMS Land Use Map 4. Public Notices & Affidavits 5. Agency & Public Comments 6. Ordinance 2024-07 Exhibit 1 City of Richland 625 Swift Blvd Richland WA 99352 Plan Snapshot Report (509) 942-7794 Plan Type: Type 3A Plan #: PLN-T3A-2026-00004 App Date: 01/09/2026 Work Class: T3A - Site Specific Rezone District: City of Richland Exp Date: NOT AVAILABLE Status: In Review Completed: NOT COMPLETED Description: Rezone from AG to R-2S & CLB to align with the property's comprehensive plan land use Approval designation. Expire Date: Parcel: 134982010595008 Main Address: Zone: Applicant Developer Applicant Property Owner Knutzen Engineering Nick Walsh Rick Simon MD & D Investments 5401 Ridgeline Drive Ridgeline Business: (888) 397-0410 98402 N HARRINGTON RD 63615 E Jacobs RD NE DR Ste 160 Ste 160 Mobile: (805) 801-7974 WEST RICHLAND, WA Benton City, WA 99320 Kennewick, WA 99338 99353-8722 Business: (509) 840-0083 Business: (509) 222-0959 Home: (509) 531-0142 Mobile: (509) 440-1817 Business: (509) 531-0142 Mobile: (509) 531-0142 Developer Engineer Karl Pederson Robert McLeod Business: (208) 243-9403 Business: (509) 222-0959 Mobile: (208) 391-5146 Mobile: (509) 303-8810 Plan Custom Fields PreAppQuestionBox Waived Current Land Use COM / MDR Current Zoning AG Designation Proposed Use Single-family residential Requested Zoning Split zoning of R-2S and Current Comp Plan Split land use designation townhomes (R-2S) and C-LB of COM / MDR. single-family residential (CPA2023-103) condos (C-LB). The zoning split will align with the attached prelim plat map, which will be submitted for concurrently with this rezone application. Area of Property 8.38 Unique Characteristics The site is well suited for Hardship The City would lose the residential land uses, development potential of given its proximity to 8.3 acres that been existing residential identified for medium development, its proximity density residential and to existing city utilities and commercial development, a major collector street. incrementally frustrating Further, there are no the City’s ability to unstable slopes, implement the Badger wetlands, frequently Mountain South flooded areas or other Comprehensive Plan. The critical areas that would City’s infrastructure impede the development investments in both of the site. construction of a major collector street and utility line extensions would be wasted as the existing agricultural zoning does not allow for the level of development that requires these infrastructure improvements. From the February 05, 2026 625 Swift Blvd. Richland, WA 99352 Page 1 of 3 PLAN SNAPSHOT REPORT (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) property owners’ Conforms to Patterns The property located Granting or Denial Denial of this application perspective, the existing immediately adjacent to Benefits would leave the existing Agricultural zoning and south of the site is agricultural zoning in severely limits the zoned C-LB Limited place when the great development potential of Business, the same majority of land in the the site and would zoning that is requested in vicinity has been frustrate their this application. Property developed with residential development backed located west of the site, uses, resulting in land use expectations. across Bermuda Road is conflicts if agricultural zoned R-2-S, the same uses were to be zoning proposed for the re-established on the site. northernmost portion of the site. Additionally, adjacent land to the east contains existing trails, park space and an irrigation pond. These facilities will provide an effective buffer from the higher intensity development proposed for the site from the lower density single family residential development that is located to the east of these open space tracts. OverallPurposeBenefitsThe proposed rezone majority of land in the Impacts to City The City benefits from the would be beneficial in vicinity has been development of the site helping to implement the developed with residential with R-2-S and C-LB City’s comprehensive plan uses, resulting in land use zoning through an through the development conflicts if agricultural increase in the City’s tax of this 8.3 acre site in uses were to be base and the development accordance with the land re-established on the site. of more intensive land use designations uses in an area that is identified in the South both planned for more Badger Mountain Subarea intensive uses and that Plan. The site is well already has capacity in its suited for the proposed street and utility systems zoning, given the existing to accommodate more land use pattern in the intensive uses. vicinity, the proximity of a Detrimental impacts of major collector street denial of this rezone (Bermuda Road) and the would be fewer options availability of city utilities, for medium density as well as the absence of housing and commercial critical areas that would uses within the City with limit or preclude the the potential that development potential of increased development the site. pressure may be applied Adverse effects accruing in areas that are not as from the denial of the well suited for such rezone application would development. include a failure to take advantage of the existing infrastructure (streets and utilities) investments that have already been made in the area in anticipation of development. Denial of this application would leave the existing agricultural zoning in place when the great February 05, 2026 625 Swift Blvd. Richland, WA 99352 Page 2 of 3 PLAN SNAPSHOT REPORT (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Rezone Better Use Yes. See attached Spot rezone or larger No. See attached Impacts on EnvironmentDevelopment of the site in narrative for a full narrative for a full Public Safety accordance with the response. response. proposed R-2-S and C-LB zoning standards will increase demands for public services typically associated with population growth, including emergency services, increased demand placed on public parks and schools, increased traffic and increased water, sewer and power consumption. These impacts are partially offset by the existing infrastructure that is located adjacent to the site, including a major collector street (Bermuda Road), existing utility lines and open spaces and trails located adjacent to the site. Additionally, impacts on public safety are offset with future development that conforms to minimum building and fire code design standards. Additionally, payment of utility connection fees, park mitigation fees, traffic mitigation fees and property taxes generated by the increased value of new development mitigate the demand for increased public services. In regard to environmental impact, the site does not contain unstable slopes, wetlands, frequently flooded areas or other physical characteristics that would result in negative environmental impact. Specific environmental impacts will be evaluated when development proposals are brought forward for the City’s review. February 05, 2026 625 Swift Blvd. Richland, WA 99352 Page 3 of 3 BERMUDA ROAD REZONE APPLICATON Date: December 2025 Submitted to: City of Richland Development Services 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-02 Richland, WA 99352 Location: 2100 block of Bermuda Road Owner: MD & D Investments, LLC 63615 E Jacobs Road, NE Benton City, WA 99320 Engineer: Knutzen Engineering 5401 Ridgeline Drive, Suite 160 Kennewick, WA 99338 Contact: Robeert McLeod (509)222-0959 Consultant: Rick Simon RPS Planning Consultant 98402 N. Harrington Road West Richland, WA 99353 (509)531-0142 1 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………..3 II. Site Description………………………………………………………………………….3 III. Applicable Review Criteria for a Rezone a. Conformance with Comprehensive Plan……………………………….4 b. Responses to Rezone Application Questions…………………………9 IV. Conformance with RMC 19.60.095 – Required Findings…………… 13 V. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………..15 Exhibits A. Title Report 2 I. Executive Summary The proposal consists of the rezoning of 8.3 acres from the present AG - Agriculture zoning to a proposed R2-S Medium Density Residential Small Lot and C-LB Commercial Limited Business zoning. This proposed zoning is consistent with the City’s Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan. Figure 1: Proposed Rezoning II. Site Description The parcel is located east of and adjacent to Bermuda Road, and south of Skyview Drive. It is located south of Westcliffe Heights, Phase 2, west of Peachtree Estates, Phase I and west of Westcliffe Heights, Phase IA. It is also west of and adjacent to a Badger Mountain District irrigation pond, an open space parcel and a trail. The site is presently undeveloped and located within the Northeast and Northwest quarters of Section 34 in Township 9 North and Range 28 East, W.M. and has been assigned Assessor’s Parcel #134982010595008. 3 III. Applicable Review Criteria – Rezone A. Conformance with the City Comprehensive Plan The site is located within the boundaries of the Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan. The majority of the 8.3 acre parcel is designated as “commercial” under the plan, while approximately 1.3 acres along the northern boundary of the site is designated as “medium density residential.” The purpose of the commercial land use designation, according to the plan is to “allow retail business and service uses that provide products and services. It is found in future commercial nodes in areas outside of Badger Mountain South. The Commercial designation may include areas that provide limited retail business for the convenience of nearby neighborhoods or areas that provide a wider array of business and service uses.” The medium density land use designation provides for residential development at a density between 5.1 to 10 dwelling units/acre, comprised of: “traditional, urban- sized, single-family lots that average 5,000 square feet. However, it can also accommodate other types of dwellings including mansion apartments, cottages, condominiums, cooperatives and co-housing.” 4 Figure 2: Comprehensive Plan – Land Use Designations Additionally, the proposed rezone is consistent with and would help to implement the following comprehensive plan goals and policies included within the Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan. (Note: Only those goals and policies applicable to this project are listed below): Comprehensive Plan Land Use Goal 1. The City will establish land uses that encourage cost-effective development. BMLU Policy 1.1 – Phase development within the Badger Mountain Subarea over a 20-year planning period so that it can capitalize on existing and planned infrastructure improvements and develop those uses with the best revenue generation potential first in order to support the required initial infrastructure investments. 5 Figure 3: Existing City Infrastructure Comment: The site is well situated to capitalize on existing infrastructure improvements, as existing City water, sewer and electrical power lines are in place along the adjacent Bermuda Road corridor. BMLU Policy 1.2 – Link development of the northeast portion of the Badger Mountain Subarea into the existing street network to the south and east, and over time, to the City’s planned transportation network. Comment: Much of the transportation network anticipated in the Badger Mountain South plan has been completed. Bermuda Road, which is identified as a major collector under the City’s Functional Street Classification Plan provides a north-south connection over Badger Mountain to -I 182, making a direct connection from the site to South Richland. 6 Figure 4: City Functional Street Classification Plan BMLU Policy 1.4 – Support the sustainable development practices proposed for Badger Mountain South including a mix of land uses and densities to facilitate transit use and walkability, and increased water and energy conservation measures. Comment: The project would help to implement the Badger Mountain South plan by providing for both a mix of residential densities and commercial services as originally envisioned in the plan. Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Goal 6. Richland has established a sense of place that appeals to citizens of all ages. The City has become the entertainment and upscale retail center for the Tri-Cities with a range of retail and service businesses that meet the needs of local residents and visitors to the community. BMED Policy 6.1 – Provide areas for new commercial activity that can accommodate the needs of businesses, residents and visitors. Comment: Approximately 7 acres of the site would be zoned for limited commercial uses, which will help to accommodate the needs of residents and businesses, as envisioned by this plan policy. BMED Policy 6.3 – Encourage the development of Neighborhood Activity Centers where local shopping needs can be accommodated while supporting the reduction of travel trips. Comment: The proposed C-LB zoning on the majority of the site would provide land area for a neighborhood activity center as identified in the plan. 7 BMED Policy 6.6 – Encourage the siting of commercial uses and business areas to serve adjacent neighborhoods. Comment: The proposed C-LB zoning would help to implement this policy. BMED Policy 6.7 – Capture emerging housing and commercial market growth by providing the necessary infrastructure. Comment: The infrastructure needed for development is present in the immediate vicinity, including a major collector street (Bermuda Road) and City water, sewer and power lines that are located adjacent to the site, thereby helping to implement this policy. Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Goal 3. Accommodate growth and maintain affordability. BMHE Policy 3.1 – Support the development of residential neighborhoods that provide a variety of housing types, styles and densities to serve a broad spectrum of incomes, ages, and life stages. Comment: The proposed R-2S zoning provides for a variety of housing types including single family detached and attached homes and duplexes and so would implement this policy promoting a variety of housing types. BMHE Policy 3.3 –Encourage higher density housing close to employment centers, retail and services, and along arterials to support the efficient expansion of public transit. Comment: The proposed C-LB zoning provides for multi-family housing uses as well as office uses and some limited retail business uses. Its location adjacent to Bermuda Road, a major collector street would help to implement this policy. 8 III. Applicable Review Criteria – Rezone B. Responses to Rezone ApplicationQuestions : The unique characteristics, if any, of the property or circumstances of the owner: Response: The site is well suited for residential land uses, given its proximity to existing residential development, its proximity to existing city utilities and a major collector street. Further, there are no unstable slopes, wetlands, frequently flooded areas or other critical areas that would impede the development of the site. Any hardship that may result in the event the rezone is not granted: Response: The City would lose the development potential of 8.3 acres that been identified for medium density residential and commercial development, incrementally frustrating the City’s ability to implement the Badger Mountain South Comprehensive Plan. The City’s infrastructure investments in both construction of a major collector street and utility line extensions would be wasted as the existing agricultural zoning does not allow for the level of development that requires these infrastructure improvements. From the property owners’ perspective, het existing Agricultural zoning severely limits the development potential of the site and would frustrate their development backed expectations. The manner in which the proposed rezone conforms to the patterns in adjacent zones Response: The property located immediately adjacent to and south of the site is zoned C-LB Limited Business, the same zoning that is requested in this application. Property located west of the site, across Bermuda Road is zoned R-2-S, the same zoning proposed for the northernmost portion of the site. Additionally, adjacent land to the east contains existing trails, park space and an irrigation pond. These facilities will provide an effective buffer from the higher intensity development proposed for the site from the lower density single family residential development that is located to the east of these open space tracts. 9 Figure 5: Existing Zoning Any beneficial or adverse effects the granting or denial of the rezone would have in relation to the overall purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan and this title. Response: The proposed rezone would be beneficial in helping to implement the City’s comprehensive plan through the development of this 8.3 acre site in accordance with the land use designations identified in the South Badger Mountain Subarea Plan. The site is well suited for the proposed zoning, given the existing land use pattern in the vicinity, the proximity of a major collector street (Bermuda Road) and the availability of city utilities, as well as the absence of critical areas that would limit or preclude the development potential of the site. Adverse effects accruing from the denial of the rezone application would include a failure to take advantage of the existing infrastructure (streets and utilities) investments that have already been made in the area in anticipation of development. Denial of this application would leave the existing agricultural zoning in place when the great majority of land in the vicinity has been developed with residential uses, resulting in land use conflicts if agricultural uses were to be re- established on the site. 10 The benefits or detriments accruing to the City which would result from the granting or denial of this special permit. Response: The City benefits from the development of the site with R-2-S and C-LB zoning through an increase in the City’s tax base and the development of more intensive land uses in an area that is both planned for more intensive uses and that already has capacity in its street and utility systems to accommodate more intensive uses. Detrimental impacts of denial of this rezone would be fewer options for medium density housing and commercial uses within the City with the potential that increased development pressure may be applied in areas that are not as well suited for such development. Whether the proposed rezone represents a better use of the land from the standpoint of the comprehensive plan than the original zone Response: The existing agricultural zone would allow for one single family residence as well as a wide variety of agricultural land uses. The proposed zoning would provide for future development in a manner that is much more consistent with existing development within the vicinity, and with the land use designations contained in the City’s comprehensive plan. Additionally, the site has already been improved with the street and utility line extensions necessary to support the level of development that would be allowed under the proposed zoning. Whether the proposed rezone represents spot zoning and whether a larger area should be considered Response: The classic definition of spot zoning is“ the process of singling out a small parcel for a zoning classification totally different from that of the surrounding area for the benefit of a particular landowner and to the detriment of other owners.” (Anderson’s American Law of Zoning, 4th Edition) In this case, the proposed C-LB zoning of the site is the same as the adjacent property to the south. The proposed R-2-S zoning is identical to the -R 2-S zoning across Bermuda Road to the west. Given the existing zoning pattern in the immediate vicinity, the proposed rezone cannot be considered to be spot zoning. Identify impacts on the environment and publicsafety. Response: Development of the site in accordance with the proposed R-2-S and C-LB zoning standards will increase demands for public services typically associated with population growth, including emergency services, increased demand placed on public parks and schools, increased traffic and increased water, sewer and power 11 consumption.These impacts are partially offset by the existing infrastructure that is located adjacent to the site, including a major collector street (Bermuda Road), existing utility lines and open spaces and trails located adjacent to the site. Additionally, impacts on public safety are offset with future development that conforms to minimum building and fire code design standards. Additionally, payment of utility connection fees, park mitigation fees, traffic mitigation fees and property taxes generated by the increased value of new development mitigate the demand for increased public services. In regard to environmental impact, the site does not contain unstable slopes, wetlands, frequently flooded areas or other physical characteristics that would result in negative environmental impact. Specific environmental impacts will be evaluated when development proposals are brought forward for the City’s review. 12 IV. Applicable Review Criteria – A. Conformance with RMC 19.60.095 – Required Findings No development application for a Type II or Type III permit shall be approved by the city of Richland unless the decision to approve the permit application is supported by the following findings and conclusions: A. The development application is consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan and meets the requirements and intent of the Richland Municipal Code. Response: The proposal is consistent with the City’s Badger Mountain South Subarea Plan and would help to implement several of the City’s goals and policies as described in Section IIIA of this document. B. Impacts of the development have been appropriately identified and mitigated under Chapter 22.09 RMC. Response: The proposal for a site specific rezone that is in compliance with the City’s comprehensive plan does not require an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act per WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). When specific projects are brought forward to the City for review, environmental review will be required, and potential impacts will be identified and mitigated at that time. C. The development application is beneficial to the public health, safety and welfare and is in the public interest. Response: Benefit to the public health, safety and welfare is evidenced by compliance with the City's comprehensive plan. Future development will be subject to meeting city zoning, subdivision and environmental review standards. D. The development does not lower the level of service of transportation facilities below the level of service D, as identified in the comprehensive plan; provided, that if a development application is projected to decrease the level of service lower than level of service D, the development may still be approved if improvements or strategies to raise the level of service above the minimum level of service are made concurrent with development. For the purposes of this section, “concurrent with development” means that required improvements or strategies are in place at the time of occupancy of the project, or a financial commitment is in place to complete the required improvements within six years of approval of the development. Response: The small size of this project, its compliance with the City’s comprehensive plan and its proximity to a major collector street (Bermuda Road) 13 will ensure that future development of the site will not lower transportation standards below service level D. When specific development plans are brought forward for City review, more detailed traffic analysis will be required in accordance with City development regulations. E. Any conditions attached to a project approval are as a direct result of the impacts of the development proposal and are reasonably needed to mitigate the impacts of the development proposal. Response: This determination will need to be made by the City during the review of this proposal. 14 Conclusion The submittal requirements for rezone have been met. The project is consistent with and would help to implement the City’s comprehensive plan. Both the criteria for the approval of a rezone and the review of Type III applications have been met. Therefore, we respectfully request approval of the proposed rezone to convert 8.38 acres to R-2-S and C-LB zoning on Parcel #134982010595008. 15 SUBDIVISION Guarantee/Certificate Number: Issued By: COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY by its agent: 472533362 COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation, herein called the Company, GUARANTEES Cedar and Sage Homes herein called the Assured, against actual loss not exceeding the liability amount stated in Schedule A which the Assured shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurances set forth in Schedule A. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1. No guarantee is given nor liability assumed with respect to the identity of any party named or referred to in Schedule A or with respect to the validity, legal effect or priority of any matter shown therein. 2. The Company’s liability hereunder shall be limited to the amount of actual loss sustained by the Assured because of reliance upon the assurance herein set forth, but in no event shall the Company’s liability exceed the liability amount set forth in Schedule A. Please note carefully the liability exclusions and limitations and the specific assurances afforded by this guarantee. If you wish additional liability, or assurances other than as contained herein, please contact the Company for further information as to the availability and cost. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company By: Ticor Title Company 8101 W Grandridge Blvd., Suite 110 Kennewick, WA 99336 Michael J. Nolan, President Countersigned By: Attest: Marjorie Nemzura, Secretary Dylan Strait Authorized Officer or Agent Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 1 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 ISSUING OFFICE: Title Officer: Adam Dyer Ticor Title Company 8101 W Grandridge Blvd., Suite 110 Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: 509-579-7037 Fax: 844-894-6828 Main Phone: (509)579-7020 Email: Adam.Dyer@ticortitle.com SCHEDULE A Liability Premium Tax $1,000.00 $350.00 $30.80 Effective Date: January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM The assurances referred to on the face page are: That, according to those public records which, under the recording laws, impart constructive notice of matter relative to the following described property: For APN/Parcel ID(s): 134982010595008 REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 28 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, CITY OF RICHLAND, BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34, MARKED BY A 5/8 INCH IRON REBAR WITH NO CAP; THENCE SOUTH 89°09'47" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34 A DISTANCE OF 2599.03 FEET TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34 MARKED BY A 3" BRASS CAP; THENCE SOUTH 00°06'46" WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 1617.82 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 7 OF THE PLAT OF WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II RECORDED IN VOLUME 15 OF PLATS AT PAGE 608 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2018-015773 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY PLAT BOUNDARY OF SAID WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II THE FOLLOWING COURSES: THENCE SOUTH 00°06'46" WEST A DISTANCE OF 347.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49°42’13" EAST A DISTANCE OF 205.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86°22’15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 156.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 31°59’19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 192.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45°35'07" EAST A DISTANCE OF 140.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45°52'40" EAST A DISTANCE OF 144.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 40°37'06" EAST A DISTANCE OF 21.41 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 3 OF SURVEY NO. 5494 RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 5494 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2021-021122; THENCE SOUTH 77°55'39" WEST ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 3 A DISTANCE OF 525.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31°58'33" WEST LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 761.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31°59’17" WEST A DISTANCE OF 161.35 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF ADJUSTED LOT 11 OF SURVEY NO. 5036 RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 5036 FILED UNDER BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S FILE NUMBER 2018-019538; THENCE NORTH 58°00'41” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY AND CONTINUING ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II A DISTANCE OF 260.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68°46'25" EAST CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF WESTCLIFFE HEIGHTS II A DISTANCE OF 161.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Title to said real property is vested in: MD&D Investments LLC, a Washington limited liability company Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 2 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE A (continued) subject to the matters shown below under Exceptions, which Exceptions are not necessarily shown in the order of their priority. END OF SCHEDULE A Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 3 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 1. General and special taxes and charges, payable February 15, delinquent if first half unpaid on May 1, second half delinquent if unpaid on November 1 of the tax year (amounts do not include interest and penalties): Year: 2025 Tax Account No.: 134982010595008 Levy Code: R3 Assessed Value-Land: $383,800.00 Assessed Value-Improvements: $0.00 General and Special Taxes: Billed: $3,546.43 Paid: $3,546.43 Unpaid: $0.00 2. Any assessments levied by Badger Mountain Irrigation District for the year 2025, amounts of which are unavailable at this time. 3. A mortgage to secure an indebtedness as shown below Amount: $7,082,839.00 Dated: October 18, 2021 Mortgagor: MD&D Investments LLC, a Washington limited liability company Mortgagee: Community First Bank Recording Date: October 29, 2021 Recording No.: 2021-049836 Affects: Said premise and other property 4. A deed of trust to secure an indebtedness in the amount shown below, Amount: $1,965,000.00 Dated: December 1, 2022 Trustor/Grantor: MD&D Investments LLC, a Washington limited liability company Trustee: Cascade Title Company Beneficiary: Donald F Douglas, an individual Recording Date: April 20, 2023 Recording No.: 2023-007371 Affects: Said premises and includes other property Subordination Agreement recorded at 2023-026939, referencing the Trust Deed recorded at 2023-007371 and the Trust Deed recorded at 2023-026936. Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 4 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 5. A deed of trust to secure an indebtedness in the amount shown below, Amount: $8,000,000.00 Dated: June 13, 2025 Trustor/Grantor: MD&D Investments LLC, a Washington limited liability company Trustee: Ticor Title Company Beneficiary: HAPO Community Credit Union Recording Date: June 23, 2025 Recording No.: 2025-014035 Affects: Said premise and other property 6. Any unrecorded leaseholds, right of vendors and holders of security interests on personal property installed upon the Land and rights of tenants to remove trade fixtures at the expiration of the terms. 7. Amounts as may be due to City of Richland for document: For: Sewer Latecomer Agreement Recorded: September 5, 2018 Recording No.: 2018-026345 8. The Land is within or near designated agricultural lands or farm operations upon which a variety of commercial activities may occur that are not compatible with residential development for certain periods of limited duration. You may be subject to inconveniences or discomforts arising from such operations, including but not limited to noise, odors, flies, fumes, dust, smoke, the operation of machinery of any kind during any 24 hour period (including aircraft) the storage and disposal of manure, and the application of spraying or storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or otherwise or chemical fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides and pesticides. Benton County has determined that the use of real property for agricultural operations is a high priority and favored use and will not consider those inconveniences or discomforts arising from legally permitted farm operations to be a nuisance if such practices are consistent with commonly accepted best management practices and otherwise comply with local, state and federal laws. 9. Rights-of-way for pipelines, ditches, canals, flumes, if any cross said premises, together with the right to enter thereon for the purpose of repair and maintenance thereof. 10. Right(s) of way for the purpose(s) stated below as set forth in the patent to said Land Purpose(s): Ditches, Canals and Electric Power Transmission Recording Date: September 17, 1973 Recording No.: 654855 11. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Badger Mountain Irrigation District Purpose: Construct, repair, replace, operate and maintain pipelines and appurtenant structures Recording Date: January 13, 1977 Recording No.: 718936 Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 5 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 12. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County Purpose: Electric transmission and distribution line and appurtenances thereto Recording Date: May 26, 1977 Recording No.: 728681 13. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County Purpose: Electric transmission and distribution line and appurtenances thereto Recording Date: September 15, 1977 Recording No.: 737310 and 737311 14. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County Purpose: Electric transmission and distribution line and appurtenances thereto Recording Date: February 8, 1978 Recording No.: 749794 15. Terms, covenants, conditions and provisions contained in Agreement entered into ; Between: City of Richland, Washington AND: Milo Bauder, his successors and assignees Recorded: July 24, 1978 Recording No.: 765214 Providing: Domestic Water and/or Sewer Services 16. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Purpose: Ingress and Egress Recording Date: July 28, 1978 Recording No.: 765776 Release of easement agreeement recorded July 19, 2024 under Auditor's File No. 2024-015093. 17. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Purpose: Access Recording Date: June 15, 1982 Recording No.: 862635 18. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Purpose: Ingress-egress, utility and irrigation Recording Date: July 17, 1984 Recording No.: 898901 Affects: 60 foot strip over a portion of said premises and other property Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 6 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 19. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Badger Mountain Irrigation Easement Purpose: Utilities Recording Date: October 9, 1984 Recording No.: 84-3561 20. Right of way Easement, including the terms, covenants and provisions thereof, for electric transmission and/or distribution line, together with necessary appurtenances, as granted by instrument; Recorded: April 12, 1985 Recording No.: 85-4566 In favor of: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County 21. Terms, covenants, conditions and provisions set forth in Agreement entered into; Between: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County AND: Badger Mountain Irrigation District Recorded: April 24, 1985 Recording No.: 85-5124 22. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Purpose: Ingress and egress Recording Date: October 8, 1987 Recording No.: 87-16073 23. Right of way Easement, including the terms, covenants and provisions thereof, for electric transmission and/or distribution line, together with necessary appurtenances, as granted by instrument; Recorded: November 5, 1993 Recording No.: 93-34114 In favor of: Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County 24. Terms, covenants, conditions and provisions Interlocal Agreement between Benton County and the City of Richland regarding City of Richland Urban Growth Area Expansion Request - File CPA 03-2 Recorded: February 1, 2005 Recording No.: 2005-003324 25. Amended and restated interlocal agreement between Benton County and the City of Richland recorded December 12, 2006 under Auditor's File No. 2006-040708. 26. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Secondary Emergency Access Easement Recording Date: November 2, 2012 Recording No.: 2012-034461 Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 7 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 27. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: The City of Richland Purpose: Utility Easement Recording Date: March 24, 2014 Recording No.: 2014-006658 Affects: A Portion of said premises 28. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Utility easement Recording Date: February 23, 2016 Recording No.: 2016-004839 Parial Relinquishment of Easement as recorded under Recording No. 2022-004850, and Relinquishment of easement recorded under Recording No. 2024-026861 and 2024-026863 29. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: Badger Mountain Irrigation District Purpose: Irrigation Recording Date: September 3, 2020 Recording No.: 2020-033644 Partial release of Easement Agreement recorded under Auditor's File No. 2025-000531. 30. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Waterline Easement Recording Date: January 17, 2018 Recording No.: 2018-001482 and 2018-001483 31. Exceptions, covenants, conditions, and reservations as contained in Deed and including terms thereof: From: C & J Land Company LLC To: MD&D Investments LLC Recorded: October 29, 2021 Recording No.: 2021-049835 As Follows: Regarding future development by MD&D Investments LLC, mobile and manufactured homes, and modular homes are specifically not permitted. 32. Terms and Conditions of Ordinance No. 41-10 recorded January 5, 2011 under Auditor's File No. 2011-000610. Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 8 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 33. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Access and Utility Recording Date: July 13, 2017 Recording No.: 2017-019386 34. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Access and Utility Recording Date: July 13, 2017 Recording No.: 2017-019388 35. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Waterline Recording Date: January 17, 2018 Recording No.: 2018-001484 36. Sewer Latecomers Ageement and the Terms and Conditions thereof between the City of Richland and Pahlisch Homes at Westcliffe Heights LLC recorded September 5, 2018 under Auditor's File No. 2018-026345 and First Amendment recorded June 3, 2019 under Auditor's File No. 2019-014443. 37. Terms and Conditions of Ordinance No. 2023-12 recorded June 23, 2023 under Auditor's File No. 2023-012671. 38. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey No. 5521: Recording No: 2021-030634 39. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey No. 5031: Recording No: 2018-018513 Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 9 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 40. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Short Plat No. 2049: Recording No: 94-17574 41. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey 2164: Recording No: 96-12391 Partial release of Easement Agreement recorded under Auditor's File No. 2025-027400. 42. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey 4140 : Recording No: 2010-026670 43. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey 4925: Recording No: 2017-026905 44. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey 5036 : Recording No: 2018-019538 Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 10 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY GUARANTEE/CERTIFICATE NO. 472533362 SCHEDULE B (continued) 45. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Short Plat 595: Recording No: 771566 Partial release of Easement Agreement recorded under Auditor's File No. 2025-027399. 46. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, recitals, reservations, easements, easement provisions, encroachments, dedications, building setback lines, notes, statements, and other matters, if any, but omitting any covenants or restrictions, if any, including but not limited to those based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, handicap, national origin, ancestry, or source of income, as set forth in applicable state or federal laws, except to the extent that said covenant or restriction is permitted by applicable law, as set forth on Survey 5724: Recording No: 2022-033094 47. Terms, conditions and provisions contained in City of Richland Ordinance No. 2024-21, recorded June 26, 2024 under Auditor's File No. 2024-013072. 48. Easement(s) for the purpose(s) shown below and rights incidental thereto, as granted in a document: Granted to: City of Richland Purpose: Temporary Utility Easement Recording Date: July 25, 2024 Recording No.: 2024-015502 END OF SCHEDULE B Subdivision Guarantee/Certificate Printed: 01.09.26 @ 01:08 PM Page 11 WA-TT-FKCO-02840.470098-SPS-1-26-472533362 A . N D O Y R C A K A PRELIMINARY © FOR REVIEW ’ ’ ’ ’ A . N D O Y R C A K A PRELIMINARY © FOR REVIEWNORTH 0' 20' 40' 80' 120' 5401 RIDGELINE DR. SUITE 160 KENNEWICK, WA 99338 RE-ZONING LIMITS 1-509-222-0959 1" = 80' www.knutzenengineering.com SK01 NORTH BERMUDA PRELIMINARY PLAT VICINITY MAP LEGAL DESCRIPTION LAND USE SUMMARY CONTACT INFO NORTH 5401 RIDGELINE DR. SUITE 160 KENNEWICK, WA 99338 1-509-222-0959 www.knutzenengineering.com SITE 0' 20' 40' 80' 120' CALL 811 2 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG 1" = 40' BASIS OF BEARINGS ’ ’ ’ VERTICAL DATUM ’ R-2S Limits C-LB Limits PRELIMINARY PLAT CEDAR AND SAGE BERMUDA BERMUDA RD A1 PRELIMINARY PLAT PP01 \2025\25112-Cedar & Sage Bermuda\DWG\25112PP01.dwg - Jan 09,2026 - 12:12pm - rmc - Jan 09,2026 - 12:12pm Bermuda\DWG\25112PP01.dwg & Sage \2025\25112-CedarExhibit 2Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 CITY OF RICHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Notice is hereby given that Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone application to change the zoning designation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Business) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. To view the application materials, please visit the City of Richland’s Land Use webpage at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use. Project Site: The project site is located on Assessor Parcel Number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Loop. Public Hearing: The City of Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing and review of the application on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00pm in City Hall, 625 Swift Boulevard. All interested parties are invited to participate in the public hearing. Environmental Review: The proposal is not subject to environmental review and is exempt from the SEPA review process, as described in WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). Public Comment: Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions pertaining to this application should notify Ryan Nelson, Senior Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. Comment Period Starts: March 15, 2026 Comment Period Ends: April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM However, written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 03, 2026, to be incorporated into the staff report. Comments received after that time will be entered into the record during the hearing. Appeal: The application will be reviewed in accordance with the regulations in RMC Title 23 Zoning and Title 19 Development Regulations Administration. Appeal procedures of decisions related to the above-referenced applications are set forth in RMC Chapter 19.70. Contact the Richland Planning Division at the above referenced address with questions related to the available appeal process. 2 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING 3 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) 4 ) ss. COUNTY OF BENTON ) 5 6 COMES NOW, Jodi Hogan, who, being first duly sworn upon oath deposes and says: 7 8 1. I am an employee in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department for the City of Richland. 9 2. On the 16th day of March ,2025 I mailed a copy of the attached NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) to the attached list of individuals via regular USPS on the date indicated above. The Richland Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing and review of the I I application on April 13, 2026. 12 13 14 SIGNED AND SWORN to before me this 16th day of March ,2026 by Jodi Hogan. 15 16 17 18 19 Residing at \ \°' ~ 1 lo\-'Yl f\ ~e \l.QY'\('e\J-.)\C.X. 20 w~ °'-°''?>37 21 My appointment expires:_])],,\\\ ( 2D3() 22 23 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILlNG - 1 Address list attached. 24 25 The Beaufort Gazette Durham | The Herald-Sun The Modesto Bee The Belleville News-Democrat Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Sun News - Myrtle Beach Bellingham Herald The Fresno Bee Raleigh News & Observer Centre Daily Times The Island Packet Rock Hill | The Herald Sun Herald The Kansas City Star The Sacramento Bee McClatchy Idaho Statesman Lexington Herald-Leader San Luis Obispo Tribune Bradenton Herald The Telegraph - Macon Tacoma | The News Tribune The Charlotte Observer Merced Sun-Star Tri-City Herald The State Miami Herald The Wichita Eagle Ledger-Enquirer El Nuevo Herald The Olympian AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account # Order Number Identification Order PO Cols Depth 51422 IPL0322057 Legal Ad - IPL0322057 2026.04.13 HE PHN PLN- 1.0 61.0L T3A-2026 ATTENTION: CITY OF RICHLAND/LEGALS IP COUNTY OF BENTON) 625 SWIFT BLVD. MS-11 SS RICHLAND, WA 99352 STATE OF WASHINGTON) janderson@ci.richland.wa.us;tclark@ci.richland.wa.us;purchasing@ci.richland.wa.us the undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says, I am the Legals Clerk of The Tri-City Herald, a daily newspaper. That said newspaper is a local newspaper and has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the superior court in the county in which it is published and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of the publications hereinafter referred to, published continually as a daily CITY OF RICHLAND newspaper in Benton County, Washington. That the attached is a true NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING copy as it was printed in the regular and entire issue of the Tri-City (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Herald and not in a supplement thereof, and that said newspaper was Notice: Rick Simon of RPS Planning regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of this period. Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone 1.0 insertion(s) published on: application to change the zoning des- 03/15/26 Print ignation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Busi- ness), reflecting the City’s Compre- hensive Plan Land Use Designations. To view the application materials, please visit the City of Richland’s Land Use webpage at https://www.richland- wa.gov/business/land-use. Project Site: The project site is lo- cated on Assessor Parcel Number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Print Tearsheet Link Loop. Public Hearing: The Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a pub- lic hearing and review of the applica- Marketplace Link tion on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland City Hall Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boule- vard. All interested parties are invited to participate in the public hearing. Environmental Review: The pro- posal is not subject to environmental review and is exempt from the SEPA review process, as described in WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). Public Comment: Any person de- siring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions pertaining to this application should notify Ryan Nelson, Senior Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. The deadline for written comments is Sworn to and subscribed before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. However, written comments must be me on received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, to be incorpo- rated into the staff report. Comments received after that time will be entered into the record during the hearing. Date Published: Sunday, March 15, 2026 IPL0322057 Mar 15 2026 CITY OF RICHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING (PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Notice: Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone application to change the zoning des- ignation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Busi- ness), reflecting the City’s Compre- hensive Plan Land Use Designations. To view the application materials, please visit the City of Richland’s Land Use webpage at https://www.richland- wa.gov/business/land-use. Project Site: The project site is lo- cated on Assessor Parcel Number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Loop. Public Hearing: The Richland Hearing Examiner will conduct a pub- lic hearing and review of the applica- tion on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland City Hall Council Chambers, 625 Swift Boule- vard. All interested parties are invited to participate in the public hearing. Environmental Review: The pro- posal is not subject to environmental review and is exempt from the SEPA review process, as described in WAC 197-11-800(6)(c). Public Comment: Any person de- siring to express their views or to be notified of any decisions pertaining to this application should notify Ryan Nelson, Senior Planner, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-35, Richland, WA 99352. Comments may be emailed to planning@ci.richland.wa.us. The deadline for written comments is 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. However, written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, to be incorpo- rated into the staff report. Comments received after that time will be entered into the record during the hearing. Date Published: Sunday, March 15, 2026 IPL0322057 Mar 15 2026 Exhibit 5 From: Daniel Tissell To: Nelson, Ryan Cc: Chris Sittman Subject: RE: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:54:05 PM Attachments: image003.png [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Exercise caution before clicking links or opening attachments. Ryan,   KID has no comments regarding this matter.   Thanks,   Daniel Tissell, P.E. Engineering Manager Kennewick Irrigation District 2015 S. Ely Street Kennewick, WA 99337 (509) 586-6012 ext. 116     From: Nelson, Ryan Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:27 PM To: accastle@bpa.gov ; admin@basindisposal.com; Ashley Morton ; Badger Mountain Irrigation District ; Ballard, Jennifer ; BC Planning - Michelle Cooke ; Benton County - Segregations ; Benton County Planning ; Benton PUD, Broadband ; Benton PUD, Electrical ; Carrie Thompson ; Casey Barney, Yakama Nation ; chaz.bates@commerce.wa.gov ; city@basindisposal.com; Corrine Camuso, Yakama Nation ; Craig Hamilton ; Crosepa@ecy.wa.gov ; DAHP SEPA Reviews ; DAlessandro, Carlo ; Davis, Deanna ; Deborah Rodgers ; Deskins, John ; Eric Mendenhall ; Erin Hockaday ; Former Orchards ; GIS ; Greg Wendt ; Hill, Kelly ; Hogan, Jodi ; Homero.Gonzalez@ziply.com; ian_gray@yakama.com; Jason McShane ; Jessica Lally, Yakama Nation ; JLKinch@bpa.gov; Jodeer@bfhd.wa.gov; John Lyle ; Junior Campos ; Katherine Cichy ; Kelly Cooper ; Ken Gosney ; Kevin Knodel ; Kevin Sliger ; Development ; Matthew Berglund ; Kramer, Steve ; M. Deklyne ; Map BCES ; Mattheus, Pamela ; Michael Tovey ; Acevedo, Mizael ; Nelson, Ryan ; NMCummings@bpa.gov; Noah Oliver, Yakama Nation ; Orr, Bruce ; Paul Gonseth ; PublicWorks@co.benton.wa.us; Quentin Wright ; Reathaford, Jason ; Review Team ; rgoede@noanet.net; USPS Richland Postmaster <99352RichlandWA-Postmaster@usps.gov>; Rizzitiello, Mike ; Ryan Anderson ; Sanchez, Juan ; Schiessl, Joe ; Schluter, Shaun ; SEPA BFHD ; SEPA Center ; SEPA Register ; SEPA Unit ; Seth Defoe ; South Central Region Planning ; Tyler Thompson-Benton County Clean Air ; Val Connell ; WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife ; WDFW ; Westphal, Nichole ; Whittier, John ; WSDOT Aviation ; Zanin, Heather Subject: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004)   CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon,   Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone application to change the zoning designation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Business) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. The project site is located at parcel number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Loop.   Please review the attached materials relative to your agency’s regulations or you may view the related materials at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use and submit any comments no later than 5:00 PM on April 03, 2026 to planning@ci.richland.wa.us or mailed to: Richland Development Services Department, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.   Thank you and have a good day, Ryan Nelson Senior Planner 625 Swift Blvd., MS-35 | Richland, WA 99352 (509) 942-7587    Disclaimer: Emails and attachments sent to or from the City of Richland are public records subject to release under the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Sender and Recipient have no expectation of privacy in emails transmitted to or from the City of Richland.   BENTON CLEAN AIR AGENCY March 19, 2026 Re: PLN-T3A-2026-00004 Applicant/Proponent: Knutzen Engineering Ryan Nelson Attn: Senior Planner 5401 Ridgeline Dr, Ste. 160 625 Swift Blvd., MS-35 Kennewick, WA 99338 Richland, WA 99352 Dear Mr. Nelson: It has come to our attention that you are reviewing a proposal for the above-named applicant in which a parcel or parcels will be disturbed for development. Because these activities may cause possible fugitive dust emissions, we would like to take this opportunity to provide information to ensure that the applicant takes reasonable steps to control the dust from his/her project. The Benton Clean Air Agency (BCAA) requires the applicant submit a Proof of Contact: Soil Destabilization Notification for this project prior to any excavation/construction taking place. This will ensure that the proponent has the ability and resources to control fugitive dust emissions that may be created because of construction activities. This will also inform them of the regulations and requirements of the BCAA. Additionally, a written dust control plan must be developed and maintained for all soil destabilization projects and must be readily available upon request by the BCAA. Part of this plan is submitting the name of at least one person for the project so that the BCAA has a point of contact should we receive any dust complaints from the project. The Soil Destabilization Notification form can be found and submitted on our website, www.bentoncleanair.org. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. If you have any questions, or would like further information on this subject, please contact us at (509) 783-1304. Sincerely, Deon Steichen Inspector • 526 South Steptoe Street • Kennewick, Washington 99336 • Fax Number 509-783-6562 Phone: 509.783.1304 • Website: www.bentoncleanair.org State of Washington DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE South Central Region • Region 3 • 1701 South 24th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902-5720 Telephone: (509) 575-2740 • Fax: (509) 575-2474 March 25, 2026 Ryan Nelson Senior Planner City of Richland 625 Swift Blvd., MS- 5 Richland, WA 99352 Re: Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 WDFW Comments Mr. Nelson, The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has reviewed the proposed rezone of Parcel #134982010595008, which would rezone the project site from Agricultural (AG) to Medium Density Residential (R-2S). WDFW has no concerns over the proposed rezone but does offer up the following comments for the project at the time of site level permitting. The southern end of Parcel #134982010595008 (approximately 2 acres) contains likely shrubsteppe and ferruginous hawk home range habitat, both Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas as designated by the city’s Critical Areas Ordinance 222.10.185. At the project level, we recommend that the applicant conduct a critical area report to assess this potential habitat area. In preparation of the report, WDFW would welcome the opportunity to meet on site with the applicant to further investigate the mapping and the potential report requirements. Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposal and submit these comments. If you have any questions or need clarification on the comments, please reach out to me at Scott.Downes@dfw.wa.gov or 509-607-3578. Sincerely, Scott Downes Regional Land Use Lead Cc: Troy Maikis, WDFW Mike Stevens, City of Richland March 25, 2026 Ryan Nelson Senior Planner City of Richland In future correspondence please refer to: Project Tracking Code: 2026-03-02237 Property: City of Richland - PLN-T3A-2026-00004 - Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 Re: Concur with Survey; Follow Inadvertent Discovery Plan Dear Ryan Nelson: Thank you for contacting the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) with documentation regarding the above-referenced project. In response, we were able to apply the Cultural Resource Survey (CRS) from Peach Tree Estates III, and we concur with the results and recommendations made in the report entitled “CRS for Peach Tree Estates, Phases II–V – Richland, WA,” (Swords & Tiede 2023). Specifically, as no cultural resources were found during the survey we do not recommend further direct archaeological supervision of the project. However, we do recommend that a standard Inadvertent Discovery Plan is followed during all ground disturbing activities. Please note that the recommendations provided in this letter reflect only the opinions of DAHP. Any interested Tribes may have different recommendations. We appreciate receiving copies of any correspondence or comments from Tribes or other parties concerning cultural resource issues that you receive. These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and on behalf of the SHPO pursuant to Washington State law. Please note that should the project scope of work and/or location change significantly, please contact DAHP for further review. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Please ensure that the DAHP Project Number (a.k.a. Project Tracking Code) is attached to any future communications about this project. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, James MacNaughton, M.S. Local Government Archaeologist (360) 280-7563 James.MacNaughton@dahp.wa.gov State of Washington • Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation P.O. Box 48343 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 • (360) 586-3065 www.dahp.wa.gov From: BMID Manager To: Planning Subject: RE: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:31:05 AM Attachments: image001.png You don't often get email from bmidmanager@bmid.net. Learn why this is important [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Exercise caution before clicking links or opening attachments. Good morning, BMID Has significant interest in what is being done on this parcel. We have an emergency spillway for our reservoir that would impact the parcel that is proposed for rezoning. We do not have any issues with the rezone if the owner works with us to mitigate those issues. Thanks Colby Getchell District Manager bmidmanager@bmid.net Badger Mountain Irrigation District 87525 E. Reata Rd. Kennewick, WA 99338 509-531-2938 (Cell) 509-628-0777 (Office) 509-628-0112 (Fax) From: Nelson, Ryan Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:27 PM To: accastle@bpa.gov ; admin@basindisposal.com; Ashley Morton ; BMID Manager ; Ballard, Jennifer ; BC Planning - Michelle Cooke ; Benton County - Segregations ; Benton County Planning ; Benton PUD, Broadband ; Benton PUD, Electrical ; Carrie Thompson ; Casey Barney, Yakama Nation ; chaz.bates@commerce.wa.gov ; city@basindisposal.com; Corrine Camuso, Yakama Nation ; Craig Hamilton ; Crosepa@ecy.wa.gov ; DAHP SEPA Reviews ; DAlessandro, Carlo ; Davis, Deanna ; Deborah Rodgers ; Deskins, John ; Eric Mendenhall ; Erin Hockaday ; Former Orchards ; GIS ; Greg Wendt ; Hill, Kelly ; Hogan, Jodi ; Homero.Gonzalez@ziply.com; ian_gray@yakama.com; Jason McShane ; Jessica Lally, Yakama Nation ; JLKinch@bpa.gov; Jodeer@bfhd.wa.gov; John Lyle ; Junior Campos ; Katherine Cichy ; Kelly Cooper ; Ken Gosney ; Kevin Knodel ; Kevin Sliger ; KID Development ; KID Webmaster ; Kramer, Steve ; M. Deklyne ; Map BCES ; Mattheus, Pamela ; Michael Tovey ; Acevedo, Mizael ; Nelson, Ryan ; NMCummings@bpa.gov; Noah Oliver, Yakama Nation ; Orr, Bruce ; Paul Gonseth ; PublicWorks@co.benton.wa.us; Quentin Wright ; Reathaford, Jason ; Review Team ; rgoede@noanet.net; USPS Richland Postmaster <99352RichlandWA-Postmaster@usps.gov>; Rizzitiello, Mike ; Ryan Anderson ; Sanchez, Juan ; Schiessl, Joe ; Schluter, Shaun ; SEPA BFHD ; SEPA Center ; SEPA Register ; SEPA Unit ; Seth DeFoe ; South Central Region Planning ; Tyler Thompson-Benton County Clean Air ; Val Connell ; WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife ; WDFW ; Westphal, Nichole ; Whittier, John ; WSDOT Aviation ; Zanin, Heather Subject: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Good Afternoon, Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone application to change the zoning designation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Business) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. The project site is located at parcel number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Loop. Please review the attached materials relative to your agency’s regulations or you may view the related materials at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use and submit any comments no later than 5:00 PM on April 03, 2026 to planning@ci.richland.wa.us or mailed to: Richland Development Services Department, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352. Thank you and have a good day, Ryan Nelson Senior Planner 625 Swift Blvd., MS-35 | Richland, WA 99352 (509) 942-7587 Disclaimer: Emails and attachments sent to or from the City of Richland are public records subject to release under the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Sender and Recipient have no expectation of privacy in emails transmitted to or from the City of Richland. From: Rodgers,Deborah (CONTR) - TERR-TRI CITIES RMHQ To: Nelson, Ryan Subject: RE: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004) Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:57:39 PM Attachments: image001.png You don't often get email from dxrodgers@bpa.gov. Learn why this is important [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Exercise caution before clicking links or opening attachments. Ryan,   Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has had the opportunity to review Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004)   In researching our records, we have found that this proposal will not directly impact BPA facilities approximately 1.5 miles from the subject property. BPA does not have any objections to the approval of this request at this time.   If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to me by email or at (360) 624-0566 or BPA realty specialist Valorie Connell at (509) 544-4746 or by email at VLConnell@bpa.gov.   Thank you for the opportunity to review this application.   Deborah Rodgers BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (CONTR) Actalent Right-of-Way Agent | Real Property Field Services | TERR/Tri-Cities-RMHQ dxrodgers@bpa.gov  |  360-624-0566   From: Nelson, Ryan Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 3:27 PM To: Castle,Angela C (CONTR) - TERR-PASCO ; admin@basindisposal.com; Ashley Morton ; Badger Mountain Irrigation District ; Ballard, Jennifer ; BC Planning - Michelle Cooke ; Benton County - Segregations ; Benton County Planning ; Benton PUD, Broadband ; Benton PUD, Electrical ; Carrie Thompson ; Casey Barney, Yakama Nation ; chaz.bates@commerce.wa.gov ; city@basindisposal.com; Corrine Camuso, Yakama Nation ; Craig Hamilton ; Crosepa@ecy.wa.gov ; DAHP SEPA Reviews ; DAlessandro, Carlo ; Davis, Deanna ; Rodgers,Deborah (CONTR) - TERR-TRI CITIES RMHQ ; Deskins, John ; Eric Mendenhall ; Erin Hockaday ; Former Orchards ; GIS ; Greg Wendt ; Hill, Kelly ; Hogan, Jodi ; Homero.Gonzalez@ziply.com; ian_gray@yakama.com; Jason McShane ; Jessica Lally, Yakama Nation ; Kinch,James L (BPA) - TERR-BELL-1 ; Jodeer@bfhd.wa.gov; John Lyle ; Junior Campos ; Katherine Cichy ; Kelly Cooper ; Ken Gosney ; Kevin Knodel ; Kevin Sliger ; KID Development ; KID Webmaster ; Kramer, Steve ; M. Deklyne ; Map BCES ; Mattheus, Pamela ; Michael Tovey ; Acevedo, Mizael ; Nelson, Ryan ; NMCummings@bpa.gov; Noah Oliver, Yakama Nation ; Orr, Bruce ; Paul Gonseth ; PublicWorks@co.benton.wa.us; Quentin Wright ; Reathaford, Jason ; Review Team ; rgoede@noanet.net; USPS Richland Postmaster <99352RichlandWA-Postmaster@usps.gov>; Rizzitiello, Mike ; Ryan Anderson ; Sanchez, Juan ; Schiessl, Joe ; Schluter, Shaun ; SEPA BFHD ; SEPA Center ; SEPA Register ; SEPA Unit ; Seth DeFoe ; South Central Region Planning ; Tyler Thompson-Benton County Clean Air ; Connell,Valorie L (BPA) - TERR-PASCO ; WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife ; WDFW ; Westphal, Nichole ; Whittier, John ; WSDOT Aviation ; Zanin, Heather Subject: Proposed Rezone of Parcel #134982010595008 (File #PLN-T3A-2026-00004)   Some people who received this message don't often get email from rnelson@richlandwa.gov. Learn why this is important Good Afternoon,   Rick Simon of RPS Planning Consultant and Knutzen Engineering, agents of the property owner, MD & D Investments, has filed for a rezone application to change the zoning designation of the project site from AG (Agricultural) to R-2S (Medium Density Residential) and C-LB (Limited Business) reflecting the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. The project site is located at parcel number 134982010595008 and is generally located east of Bermuda Road, east of Majestic Street, south and west of Legacy Lane, and west of Skyview Loop.   Please review the attached materials relative to your agency’s regulations or you may view the related materials at https://www.richlandwa.gov/business/land-use and submit any comments no later than 5:00 PM on April 03, 2026 to planning@ci.richland.wa.us or mailed to: Richland Development Services Department, 625 Swift Boulevard, MS #35, Richland, WA 99352.  Thank you and have a good day, Ryan Nelson Senior Planner 625 Swift Blvd., MS-35 | Richland, WA 99352 (509) 942-7587     Disclaimer: Emails and attachments sent to or from the City of Richland are public records subject to release under the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Sender and Recipient have no expectation of privacy in emails transmitted to or from the City of Richland.  From: Patrick Paulson To: Planning Cc: Laurie Ness; cdandrb Subject: Rezone Application PLN-T3A-2026-00004 Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 8:22:06 AM [You don't often get email from patrick@3rivers-ashtanga.org. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Exercise caution before clicking links or opening attachments. I realize that a rezone application is not subject to SEPA review, but would like to note that the extreme South-East portion of the proposal site appears to be Shrubsteppe that is adjacent to a larger area of Shrubsteppe to the South East. This observation is based on satellite imagery.DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: Richland City Clerk’s Office 625 Swift Boulevard, MS-05 Richland, WA 99352 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS INTO THE EXISTING 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING THE RESULTING DOCUMENT. WHEREAS, through Ordinance No. 42-17, the City adopted the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Richland (the “Comprehensive Plan”) on October 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, through Ordinance No. 38-19, the City updated its Comprehensive Plan on October 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, through Ordinance No. 51-20, the City updated its Comprehensive Plan on January 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, through Ordinance No. 41-21, the City updated its Comprehensive Plan on January 4, 2022; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.470(2), each city and county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 must include in its development regulations a procedure for any interested person, including applicants, citizens, hearings examiners, and staff of other agencies, to suggest plan or development regulation amendments; and WHEREAS, the suggested amendments shall be docketed and considered on at least an annual basis, consistent with the provision of RCW 36.70A.130; and WHEREAS, Chapter 19.90 of the Richland Municipal Code, titled Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments, establishes procedures for comprehensive plan or development regulation amendments as required by RCW 36.70A.470(2); and Passage 03/19/2024 1 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA WHEREAS, the City of Richland accepted applications suggesting comprehensive plan or development regulation amendments between March 2, 2022 and March 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, six (6) proposed amendments were received; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, Richland City Council held a workshop to review the proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket; and WHEREAS, on July 6, 2023, Richland City Council passed Resolution No. 2023-110 authorizing the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket; and WHEREAS, the Richland Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on September 13, 2023 to accept testimony from anyone wishing to speak for or against the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023, the Richland Planning Commission voted to recommend all six (6) of the proposed amendments as evidenced in the Planning Commission’s meeting minutes; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, Richland City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. All testimony from anyone wishing to speak for or against the changes was accepted, after which Council deliberated on the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the Richland City Council finds it prudent to adopt the proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendments into the updated Comprehensive Plan of the City of Richland by ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. Richland City Council acknowledges that the Planning Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study and held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Consistent with the Planning Commission’s recommendation, Council hereby approves the six (6) proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map and/or text as follows: CPA2023-101; CPA2023-102; CPA2023-103; CPA2023-104; CPA2023-105; and CPA2023-106. City Council has read and considered the Planning Commission’s findings, and hereby makes the following findings for the record: 1. Chapter 19.90 RMC provides that City Council will consider each comprehensive plan amendment and forward those selected to the Planning Commission for processing. Plan amendment applications may be submitted via private application and/or proposed by staff or Council. Passage 03/19/2024 2 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA 2. The deadline for submittal of private party applications for consideration as part of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Code Amendments Docket was March 1, 2023. 3. Six (6) applications were received and deemed complete and are identified herein as numbers 12-17 in this Ordinance. 4. City Council conducted a workshop on May 23, 2023 to review the proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket. 5. City Council established the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket on July 6, 2023. 6. On August 16, 2023, the City of Richland Community Development Department issued a SEPA Threshold Determination of Non-Significance for the proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket. 7. On August 2, 2023, the City of Richland provided, as required by RCW 36.70A.106, the required sixty (60) day notification to the State of Washington of the City’s proposed 2023 Comprehensive Plan Policies, Maps and Zoning Code Amendments Docket and intent to adopt. 8. On August 17, 2023, the City of Richland provided notice of a public hearing to be held on September 13, 2023 to affected parcels and neighboring properties within a 300-foot radius of parcels under consideration. 9. On September 6, 2023, public hearing notice signs were posted on, or near, the five (5) physical properties affected by the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map or Richland Zoning Code submitted for consideration. 10. On August 6, 2023, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Tri-City Herald and at Richland City Hall and on the City’s website. 11. All public notification requirements for the public workshops and public hearings have been met. 12. Nicole Stickney, AHBL, on behalf of Washington State University, requests to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation for 3.37 acres of an existing 19.62-acre parcel from Public Facility (PBF) to High-Density Residential (HDR), to be accompanied by a rezone of the 3.37 acres from Parks & Public Facilities (PPF) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3). Assigned File No. CPA2023-101 (Washington State University). 13. Washington State University (WSU) requests text amendments to both the Comprehensive Plan and Title 23 RMC: Zoning to create a new zoning district to be referred to as University District (UNIV). Zoning map amendments would also be required. Although Passage 03/19/2024 3 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA this action is a city-wide initiative, the new zoning district would only apply to properties associated with institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.07.020(4) or 28B.10.016(4)). Assigned File No. CPA2023-102 (2710 Crimson Way – Washington State University). 14. MD&D Investment, LLC requests a change to the Badger Mountain Subarea Plan Land Use designations to reclassify portions of five (5) parcels to reapportion the existing land use designations Medium-Density Residential (MDR), Civic (CIVIC), and Commercial (COM). This proposal is intended to contemporize land use designations in the area based on recent boundary line adjustments and the topographical challenges associated with extension of Gage Blvd. Assigned File No. CPA2023-103 (1251 Bermuda Rd. – Peach Tree Estates). 15. Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for approximately 16 acres of land from Public Facilities (PBF) to Medium-Density Residential (MDR) (a portion of Parcel No. 1-1698-200-0001-006). Assigned File No. CPA2023-104 (3580 Kennedy Rd – Department of Natural Resources). 16. The City of Richland Public Works Department requests Comprehensive Plan text amendments to the Transportation Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to reflect routine and anticipated changes that have been made over the past 6 years and in anticipation of future needs. Changes include, but are not limited to: street functional classifications, short-term transportation improvements, long-term transportation improvements, future impacts to the City’s collector street system, the City’s traffic impact fee program, and amending the level-of-service language to meet concurrence requirements. Assigned File No. CPA2023-105 (2023 Transportation Element Update). 17. The City of Richland Economic Development Division requests a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for approximately 4.3 acres (no assigned parcel number) to classify the property as a Commercial (COM) land use. Assigned File No. CPA2023-106 (24 Lawless Dr. – City of Richland). 18. Based upon the application materials submitted and upon presentation by the applicants, the proposed amendments will not adversely impact the City’s ability to provide sewer and water, and will not adversely impact adopted levels of service standards for other public facilities and services such as parks, police, fire, emergency medical services and general governmental services. 19. Adequate infrastructure, facilities and services are available to serve the proposed or potential development expected as a result of these amendments. 20. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the City of Richland’s Comprehensive Plan. Passage 03/19/2024 4 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA 21. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments will not result in probable significant adverse impacts to the transportation network, capital facilities, utilities, parks, or environmental features. 22. The subject parcels being re-designated are physically suitable for the allowed land uses in the designation being requested. 23. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act, the Benton County planning policies, and other applicable local and state policies, agreements, and laws. 24. The proposed amendments will not have a cumulative adverse effect on the planning area. 25. The State of Washington’s Growth Management Act requires that comprehensive plans be effectuated by various development regulations such as subdivision regulations, critical areas and zoning. 26. The requested area-wide rezoning of the properties in question is dependent upon a change in the land-use designation of the Comprehensive Plan. 27. Through a separate ordinance action adopted simultaneous with this Ordinance No. 2024- 07, City Council will authorize the associated rezones in order to bring the zoning into compliance with the change of land-use designations authorized by the passage of the six (6) applications. Section 3. The 2023 amendments to the 2017 Richland Comprehensive Plan as identified in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Richland, which is adopted in its entirety by this Ordinance No. 2024-07 and set forth in Exhibit C. Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to file with the Auditor of Benton County, Washington, a copy of this Ordinance and the attached exhibits, duly certified by the City Clerk as a true copy. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect the day following its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Richland. Section 6. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. Section 7. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this Ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s errors/clerical errors, section numbering, references, or similar mistakes of form. Passage 03/19/2024 5 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 19th day of March, 2024. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ___________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: March 5, 2024 Second Reading: March 19, 2024 Date Published: March 24, 2024 Passage 03/19/2024 6 Ordinance No. 2024-07 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 2024-07 2023 DOCKET File Number: CPA2023-101 & Z2023-101 Applicant: Nicole Stickney, AHBL on behalf of Washington State University (owner) Nicole Stickney, AHBL on behalf of Washington State University, is proposing to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation for 3.37 acres of an existing 19.62-acre parcel from Public Facility (PBF) to High-Density Residential (HDR) and rezone the 3.37 acres from Parks & Public Facilities (PPF) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3). (Assessor’s Parcel Number 126082000001003, located along the west side of George Washington Way between University Drive and Hanford Street). File Number: CPA2023-102 & Z2023-102 Applicant: Washington State University Washington State University is proposing text amendments to both the Comprehensive Plan and RMC Title 23, Zoning, to create a new zoning districted to be referred to as University District (UNIV). Zoning map amendments would also be required. (This is City-wide but would apply only to properties associated with institutions of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.07.020(4) or 28B.10.016(4)). File Number: CPA2023-103 Applicant: MD&D INVESTMENT, LLC MD&D Investment, LLC is proposing to change the Badger Mountain Subarea Plan Land Use designations to reclassify portions of Assessor’s Parcel ID numbers 134982010595001 and 134982000005004 to a mix of medium-density residential and commercial for the Bermuda Frontage site, commercial on the Commercial site, and civic/schools on the school site. File Number: CPA2023-104 & Z2023-103 Applicant: Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Washington State Department of Natural Resources is proposing to increase the amount of Medium Density Residential within the area commonly referred to as “The Richland 16” due to a recent boundary line adjustment that reduced the size of the parcel to be transferred to the Richland School District and increased the size of the residential parcel directly to the north. DNR is also proposing to rezone the additional land area to Medium Density Residential (R-2). (Location: Richland DNR 16 located west of Truman Ave and north of Kennedy Road, behind Target shopping complex). File Number: CPA2023-106 & Z2023-105 Applicant: AHBL on behalf of City of Richland Economic Development Division AHBL, on behalf of the City of Richland Economic Development Division, is proposing the establishment of the Commercial Land Use Designation on approximately 4.3 acres located at 24 Lawless Drive. The site is also proposed to be zoned Retail Business (C-2). 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA File Number: CPA2023-105 Applicant: City of Richland Public Works Department The City of Richland Public Works Department proposes a text amendment to the Transportation Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan in order to reflect changes which have been made over the past 6 years to the existing transportation system in Richland, including, but not limited to: Street functional classifications, short-term transportation improvements, long term transportation improvements, future impacts to the City’s collector street system, the City’s traffic impact fee program, and amending the level- of-service language to meet concurrency requirements. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 2024-07 Proposed Item: 2605 George Washington Way Applicant: Land Use Nicole Stickney, AHBL Map File #: CPA2023-101 ± 0 100 200 400 Feet GeorgeWashington Way Smartpark St Hanford St Legend Site Border BRP Commercial High Density Residential Industrial Low-Density Residential Public FacilitiesDocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Proposed Item: Peach Tree Estates Comp Plan Amendment Land Use Applicant: Alex Rietman Map File #: CPA2023-103 ± 0 125 250 500 Feet Q u e e n s g a t e D r Legacy Ln Legend Site Border CityLimits Urban Growth Area B e r Low-Density Residential m u d Land Use BMS a R d Civic Com LDR MDRDocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Proposed Item: 3580 Kennedy Rd Comp Plan Amendment Land Use Applicant: Tina Hochwender, DNR Map File #: CPA2023-104 ± 0 150 300 600 Feet Y a k im a R iv e r Legend Site Border Commercial Developed Open Space High Density Residential Low-Density Residential Medium Density Residential Natural Open Space Public Facilities C it CityLimits y V iew D Urban Growth Area rDocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Proposed Item: 24 Lawless Drive Land Use Applicant: City of Richland File #: CPA2023-106 Map ± 0 125 250 500 Feet Thayer Dr Wellsian Way Wellsian Lawless Dr Highway 240 Legend Site Border Commercial Developed Open Space Aaron Dr High Density Residential Yakima River Industrial Low-Density Residential Medium Density Residential Natural Open Space Public Facilities Highway I-182DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 2024-07 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 2017 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CITY OF RICHLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2017 – 2037 October 3, 2017 Updated October 1, 2019 Updated March 5, 2024 Prepared for City of Richland Prepared by Prepared with assistance from Oneza & Associates Anchor QEA J-U-B Engineers Inc. ECONorthwestDocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to the members of our community for valuable input. Thank you also to current and previous City Council Members and Planning Commissioners for your time and effort in the creation of this document and the original plan to build on. 2017 City Council Robert Thompson, Mayor Terry Christensen, Mayor Pro Tem Brad Anderson Dori Luzzo Gilmour Phillip Lemley Sandra Kent David Rose 2017 Planning Commission Amanda Wallner, Chair Kent Madsen, Vice Chair Clifford Clark James Wise Marianne Boring Kyle Palmer Debbie Berkowitz Michael Mealer City Staff Cindy Reents, City Manager Jon Amundson, Assistant City Manager Kerwin Jensen, Community & Development Services Director Rick Simon, Development Services Manager Pete Rogalsky, Public Works Director Bob Hammond, Energy Services Director Joe Schiessl, Park & Public Facilities Director Tom Huntington, Fire & Emergency Services Director Chris Skinner, Police Services Director Cathleen Koch, Administrative Services Director Heather Kintzley, City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Growth Management Act ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Community Profile ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 History ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Public Participation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Planning Framework ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Integrated EIS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Community Vision ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Vision and Values ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 General Community Goals ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Economic Development Element .................................................................................................................. 10 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Challenges and Opportunities ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Trends and Forecast ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Key Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Land Use Element ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Existing Land Use.............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Land Use Pattern and Compatibility .................................................................................................................... 25 Population Trends and Projections ........................................................................................................................... 28 Future Land Capacity ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Proposed Land Use .......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Natural Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 Critical Areas .................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Shoreline .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Open Space ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Mineral Resources ....................................................................................................................................................... 31 Built Environment ............................................................................................................................................................ 31 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan i DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Historic and Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................................ 31 Urban Design ................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Housing Element ................................................................................................................................................. 38 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 39 Existing Condition ............................................................................................................................................................ 41 Projected Needs ................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Addressing the Needs ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 Transportation Element .................................................................................................................................. 43 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Existing system and future improvements ............................................................................................................ 45 Motorized System ........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Non-motorized System .............................................................................................................................................. 46 Utilities Element ................................................................................................................................................. 48 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 48 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 49 Wastewater Facilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 50 Water Supply System ...................................................................................................................................................... 50 Storm Water System ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 Solid Waste Management .............................................................................................................................................. 51 Energy ................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Other Agency Utilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 52 Natural Gas Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 52 Telecommunications .................................................................................................................................................. 53 Irrigation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Capital Facilities Element ................................................................................................................................ 54 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54 Goals and Policies ............................................................................................................................................................. 55 General Goals and Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 55 Parks, Recreation and Open Space ....................................................................................................................... 55 Schools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 57 Municipal Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 57 Fire, Police, and Emergency Services .................................................................................................................. 57 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Library Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................... 58 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space ........................................................................................................................... 59 Municipal Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Fire and Emergency Services and Facilities .......................................................................................................... 61 Police Services.................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Library Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................... 61 Schools .................................................................................................................................................................................. 62 Essential Public Facilities .............................................................................................................................................. 62 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................................ 63 List of Figures Figure INT-1: Population Growth in the Last 10 Years in Richland ................................................................... 3 Figure ED-1: GDP per Capita, 2001-2015 ................................................................................................................... 14 Figure ED-2: Benton & Franklin Counties Employment Concentration and Change by Sector, 2006- 2015 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Figure ED-3: Median Household Income .................................................................................................................... 15 Figure LU-1: Existing Land Use Distribution in City Limits and UGA .............................................................. 25 Figure LU-2: Projected Population Growth ................................................................................................................ 28 Figure LU-3: Future Land Use Map ................................................................................................................................ 34 Figure LU-4: Critical Areas Map....................................................................................................................................... 35 Figure LU-5: Shoreline Map............................................................................................................................................... 36 Figure LU-6: Open Space Map .......................................................................................................................................... 37 Figure CF-1: Code Violations ............................................................................................................................................ 61 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION value. The vision, goals, and policies included in this plan are developed through extensive In this chapter, you will communication with a wide range of groups find: and individuals. . Planning Background: why GMA Planning Goals: we plan . Urban Growth Growth Management Act o . Reduce Sprawl (GMA) . Transportation o Benton County Countywide Planning . Housing Policies . Economic Development . Richland Community Profile . Protection of Property Rights . Public Participation Plan . Predictable Permits . Comprehensive Plan . Natural Resource Industries Framework . Open Space and Recreation BACKGROUND . Environmental Protection . Citizen Participation and The Comprehensive Plan is a basic foundation Coordination for local government planning. Richland’s Comprehensive Plan acts as a guide for the . Public Facilities and Services community’s physical development (land use) over the long term that reflects the . Historic Preservation community’s values, activities, and future growth. It guides the City’s decisions on land . Shoreline Management use, transportation, infrastructure, housing, The City uses the policies in a comprehensive economic development, and the environment. plan as a guide for its future activities, Cities and other government jurisdictions particularly the crafting of ordinances that adopt comprehensive plans to serve as guides relate to zoning, land use, and development. for future activities. A comprehensive plan The plan provides a consistent framework for does not carry the weight of law. Rather, it is a legislative and administrative action, always policy statement that points the way to a steering the City towards the desired future future in which the City of Richland thrives and away from a patchwork of laws and rules and maintains all the qualities its citizens City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION that conflict with the vision or with one Comprehensive Plan follows in addressing another. everything from transportation to the provision of municipal services to economic Growth Management Act development to fiscal considerations. In 1990, the Washington State Legislature adopted the Growth Management Act (GMA), COMMUNITY PROFILE mandating growth to occur within Urban The City of Richland lies at the confluence of Growth Areas (UGA). Its goals include the Yakima and Columbia Rivers, in the concentrating development in urban areas to geographic region known as the Mid-Columbia prevent sprawl, encouraging affordable Basin. Richland and the nearby communities housing, efficient transportation systems and of Pasco and Kennewick are commonly called economic development, providing adequate the Tri-Cities. This Comprehensive Plan looks public facilities, and protecting historic and at the area in Richland from the Hanford natural resources. It contains additional goals Nuclear Reservation on the north, to for citizen participation, permit processing, Kennewick on the south, and from the private property rights etc. Columbia River on the east, to the Yakima Richland developed its first Comprehensive River and the City of West Richland on the Plan under the GMA guidelines in 1998. The west. The Yakima River delta has shaped the population in Richland has grown at an City’s growth into two areas, the north and average rate of two percent each year in the south sides of the City. last 20 years. With the plan in place, the City Due to its location, Richland enjoys access to has accomplished many of its planning goals to water and natural resources. The Columbia accommodate growth. This updated and Yakima Rivers provide water for Comprehensive Plan will serve as a guideline irrigation of nearby farmland as well as for for the next 10 years under the Growth domestic use. They offer a variety of Management Act. As the City continues to opportunities for the City, such as open spaces, experience steady population and economic recreation systems, parks, and waterfront growth, delivering public services is key to developments. maintaining this continued growth pattern. Benton County Countywide History Planning Policies Native Americans lived at the mouth of the Yakima River, which they called the Tapteal, in Managing growth can be ineffective if it is an area that is known as Richland today. carried out in a patchwork fashion. Therefore, the GMA provides a framework for regional Richland falls within the Southern Plateau, coordination. Counties planning under the part of the larger Columbia Plateau culture GMA should prepare Countywide Planning area. The Yakima-Columbia confluence has a Policies (CWPP) and establish urban growth rich archaeological record, with sites in the areas (UGAs). Cities and the county are area attributed to all of the Southern Plateau required to be consistent with the Countywide cultural phases. The area has been “occupied Planning Policies in their comprehensive more or less continuously for the last 10,000 planning. years” (Western Heritage 1983:4). There are many recorded archaeological sites within a The Benton County Board of Commissioners mile of the confluence. National Register-listed adopted the “Benton Countywide Planning properties include the Columbia Point area, Policies” in 2016 (Appendix B). This document establishes policies that the City’s City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION Bateman Island, and the Tri-Cities a series of house plans denoted by a letter in Archaeological District (Anchor QEA, 2014). the alphabet (an A house, an F house, etc.). In 1943, Richland was a small farming town of Current Trends about 300 residents. In that year, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan Engineer Richland has experienced rapid growth in the District purchased most of the area for a last decade. The Tri-Cities Metro area is one of massive project to produce plutonium. The the fastest growing areas in Washington State. federal government planned and built a In addition to its 2016 population of 53,410 in complete community to serve this project, the City limits, and 54,732 including the UGA including schools, housing, and parks. Two boundary, the City is expected to add 23,699 years later, Richland residents working at the persons in the next 20 years. new Hanford Nuclear Reservation produced Much of the development within the City can the plutonium fuel for America’s first nuclear be linked with the Department of Energy’s detonation and for the second nuclear bomb activities at Hanford. Most of the highly skilled used in World War II. By the end of World War Hanford workforce, such as researchers, II, the population in Richland swelled to engineers, and scientists, live in Richland. The 21,000 persons. top three employers in the Tri-Cities metro For 15 years, only employees of the Hanford area, Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Reservation could live in the town that the Laboratory (PNNL), Kadlec Regional Medical federal government built. After several years Center (KRMC), and Bechtel National, are all of discussion at both the local and federal located in Richland. The economy of the City, levels, the federal government began the however, is becoming more diverse with the process of turning Richland into a self- rise of the healthcare sector (Kadlec), governing city. Citizens were able to purchase education (WSU Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin their government-owned houses and Richland College (CBC)), and the agricultural industry in was incorporated as a first-class Washington the region. city in 1958. The federal government began to Figure INT-1: Population Growth in the sell the prefabricated housing erected for Last 10 Years in Richland Hanford workers, which had been intended to be temporary. Much of that housing was 55,000 53,410 53,080 renovated and remains in use today. 51,150 50,000 49,090 46,957 44,678 45,000 40,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Source: Office of Financial Management, 2016 estimate F house In addition to prefabricated homes, Alphabet Homes were built in Richland between 1943 and 1951. The Alphabet Homes were based on City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION PUBLIC Goals e.g. Provide adequate and affordable PARTICIPATION housing The City of Richland updated its Public Participation Plan in 2016. Cities and counties planning under the GMA must establish “…procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of Policies comprehensive land use plans and e.g. Allow small lot and mixed use development regulations implementing such housing plans.” In 2016 and 2017, the City conducted multiple opportunities for public involvement in the form of public workshops, topic group discussions, open houses, citizen surveys, etc. The City established a Comprehensive Plan Regulations and Programs webpage to disseminate information to, and e.g. Zoning Code - permit small lots, gather input from, the public. The City reached mixed use; Budget; Capital out to stakeholders such as Pacific Northwest Improvement Plan National Lab (PNNL), Richland School District, Columbia Basin College, and Benton Franklin Policies define how we accomplish the goals. Council of Government (BFCG). The City also held Planning Commission and Council Regulations, codes and ordinances implement workshops. Planning Commission hearings policies. were held in May and August of 2017 with There are six key elements in the published notices. The City Council adopted Comprehensive Plan: economic development, the Plan on October 3, 2017. The Plan’s goals land use, housing, transportation, utilities, and and policies directly reflect the input received capital facilities. from the public. Plan Elements: PLANNING . Economic Development FRAMEWORK . Land Use Richland’s Comprehensive Plan includes . Housing major planning components, visions, goals, . Transportation policies, and analyses. A vision is a collective value and target of a . Utilities community, it is what a community wants to . Capital Facilities become. Goals are individual values aimed at achieving Goals and policies are included in relevant the vision. elements in order to ensure they carry out the vision of the community. There are sub- City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION elements under some of these elements with specific goals and policies. This Core Comprehensive Plan is designed to be user-friendly. A supporting analysis document includes additional detailed information. The supporting analysis document also includes inventory data and analysis. In order to eliminate redundancy, goals and policies are only included in the Core Comprehensive Plan. Integrated EIS An integrated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared to review the significant impacts the updated Plan is likely to have. An integrated EIS is a combined GMA/State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document prepared in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197- 11-235. It discusses how environmental values are considered in the plan such as goals, policies, and land use designations. This integrated document analyzes alternatives in an environmental impact statement summary document (Appendix C). City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA VISION COMMUNITY VISION In this chapter, you will VISION AND VALUES find: Visions are ideas of what Richland will be like at the end of the 20 years planning period. In The City of Richland’s vision and 2016, the City conducted several visioning values for the following, workshops with the public, Planning Commission, and City Council. An online . Community and Neighborhood survey was also conducted with more than Character 850 respondents participating, offering input on multiple issues. Vision ideas were gathered . Economic Development from a range of people living or doing business . Land Use and Growth in Richland. . Housing and Neighborhood Vision . Transportation Richland is a progressive, safe, and family-friendly community that . Open Space and Natural Areas welcomes diversity. It is noted for . Public Engagement excellence in technology, medicine, education, recreation, tourism, and . Urban Design and Culture citizen participation. This dynamic city, . Sustainability situated on two rivers, actively supports opportunities for economic . Parks and Recreation development that are in harmony with the area’s unique natural resources. . Public Facilities . Utilities Key components of the community’s land use . vision are categorized into several values Public Safety discussed in the subsections below. Detailed . School vision information is available in the Public Involvement Summary document (Appendix D). Community and Neighborhood Character Richland is a vibrant, progressive, safe, diverse, and family-friendly community with opportunities for jobs, housing, and recreation. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA VISION Public Engagement Transportation The City’s transportation system is efficient and multi-modal. Richland’s neighborhoods are well connected for car and transit, and safe for bike and pedestrian traffic. It maintains efficient connectivity with neighboring jurisdictions. Public visioning meeting Richland communicates with the public in a variety of ways to engage, understand, and address the community preferences, values, and concerns. Economic Development Streets and crosswalks Richland uses sound economic development practice to create a diverse and sustainable Open Space and Natural Areas economy. It is a leader in technology, medical The community recognizes that natural services, and research. Both small and large resources add value to the quality of life. businesses are vibrant and growing. The City Richland preserves and protects existing Center is walkable with mixed-uses. The natural resources, and critical areas. Uses mixed-use waterfront areas offer views, along the riverfront protect natural resources. amenities, and recreational opportunities while protecting certain unique natural Urban Design and Culture resources. Richland is a physically appealing community Land Use and Growth with a diverse cultural heritage. It is a hub of arts, culture, and education. Richland manages growth within its urban growth area while revitalizing existing neighborhoods and the City Center. Richland’s bustling Central Business District is developed as a mixed-use village with pedestrian amenities, transit access, and bike paths. Housing and Neighborhood Housing is available in Richland for all income and age groups. It offers multiple housing choices such as single-family, multi-family, Farmers’ market mixed-use, and assisted living facilities. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA VISION The community values high quality design in Public Safety shaping its natural and physical character in building, landscape, and streetscape design. Its urban areas are revitalized with public spaces and pedestrian-friendly features. Sustainability Sustainable growth in Richland brings opportunities for mass transit, and bike and pedestrian trails. The community practices water conservation, recycling, and natural Richland Fire Station 74 resource protection. Richland highly values public safety and a safe Parks and Recreation lifestyle. As such the City maintains public safety for all ages and neighborhoods. Schools Schools that provide quality education are important for the community. Richland's schools are economically and ethnically diverse, providing neighborhood stability and excellent education outcomes for all students. Richland coordinates with school districts to ensure schools are located appropriately to serve its community. Howard Amon Park and the Community Center Richland protects and maintains its highly valued parks and recreation system. Richland’s park system meets a variety of user needs including sports and other recreational activities in its developed and undeveloped parks. Public Facilities Richland provides quality public facilities for all age and income groups. This includes education, library, medical, municipal, and community facilities. Utilities Richland is forward thinking in providing utilities with systems that are sustainable and support the planned growth. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA VISION Community Goal 8: Provide infrastructure GENERAL and public facilities that serve the best interest of the community. COMMUNITY GOALS Community Goal 9: Provide and support an efficient, varied, and well-maintained Community Goal 1: Ensure and enhance the transportation network. continuing sense of a livable and sustainable community in Richland. Community Goal 10: Achieve a diversified mix of private industry and commerce Community Goal 2: Create a vibrant, capable of supporting a strong and growing progressive, and physically, socially, economy. economically, and culturally diverse community providing choices of jobs, Community Goal 11: Work to implement housing, and recreational opportunities to the City’s Strategic Keys. its residents of all ages. Community Goal 12: Continue active Community Goal 3: Encourage continued citizen involvement and outreach interaction with other city, county, education in development decisions and regional, tribal, state, and federal planning for Richland’s future. governments in order to coordinate regional efforts. Community Goal 4: Encourage the identification, preservation, and enhancement of historic elements to give the future of the City continuity with the past. Community Goal 5: Encourage the identification, preservation, and restoration of the City’s open space and natural areas to maintain habitat, provide opportunities for residents to connect with nature, and meet educational, health, and outdoor recreational needs with associated economic opportunities to the community. Community Goal 6: Implement programs for the improvement of the built environment and its aesthetic quality to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive community. Community Goal 7: Develop a vibrant Central Business District planned on a high density land use. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT In this chapter, you will INTRODUCTION find: The economic development element of the comprehensive plan is intended to guide . Goals and policies guiding investments through a framework of economic development in strategies and policies with the overall goal of Richland growing economic opportunities in the City. . Challenges and The intent is to identify sound economic development practices to build a strong opportunities economy where local businesses are . Trends and forecasts welcomed and encouraged by the City, and ensure the economy is resilient, dynamic, and . Key recommendations sustainable for current and future generations. The City’s ability to understand its competitive advantages and proactively work to attract a wide range of employers will in turn create more high-wage jobs, which will in turn produce municipal revenues for maintaining and enhancing quality service levels, infrastructure, and facilities. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED Goal 3: Support businesses of all sizes. GOALS AND POLICIES Policy 1: Ensure that small and medium businesses receive similar ED Goal 1: Build the diversity, resiliency, advantages as large businesses in and equity of the City’s economy to ensure terms of assistance from the City and opportunities for growth and shared other agencies. prosperity. Policy 2: Streamline and administer Policy 1: Support the growth of a balanced regulations to ensure predictability, mix of companies in the following efficiency, and transparency. sectors: high technology, professional service, personal service, retail trade, agricultural processing, energy industries, manufacturing, and tourism. Policy 2: Support expansion and improvement of business recruitment, retention and expansion programs to provide outreach and assistance to startup and existing businesses. Policy 3: Encourage educational institutions and non-profits to train a skilled future workforce. Policy 4: Recognize that infrastructure, including transportation and utility planning are vital to economic ED Goal 4: Work closely with healthcare, development and attracting education, and other regional institutional businesses. partners to strengthen collaboration. ED Goal 2: Make Richland a center of Policy 1: Enhance the connection between entrepreneurial business, and research sectors – medical, educational, and development opportunities. research, and technology to encourage collaboration and skilled Policy 1: Develop a detailed strategy to help job placement. grow technology businesses in the City of Richland. Policy 2: Engage local and regional partners in discussions about land use, Policy 2: Leverage scientific and technology transportation, and facilities to research at PNNL and WSU-Tri- complement business development. Cities for spin-off local businesses. Policy 3: Support growth and expansion of Policy 3: Enhance Richland’s physical and Kadlec Regional Medical Center and business environment for diverse medical companies, WSU- technology-based companies. Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin College, Policy 4: Remove unnecessary barriers for and PNNL within the City. start-ups and entrepreneurs. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED Goal 5: Ensure that Richland’s economic Business District, Uptown, and development goals are aligned with nearby commercial areas. regional economic development and Policy 5: Promote performing arts venues and marketing efforts. activities through partnerships with Policy 1: Coordinate with local, regional, and regional economic development state economic development agencies. organizations in activities to attract Policy 6: Expand the range of options for new businesses and industries to the housing in areas planned for higher community. density development. Policy 2: Facilitate collaboration with Tri-City Policy 7: Support development of higher Development Council (TRIDEC) and density housing. the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau to develop and implement Policy 8: Attract young professionals by seamless, collaborative, low-cost, promoting their preferred types of and effective marketing efforts job, housing, and entertainment designed to recruit new businesses, options. expand existing businesses, and build a positive national image. ED Goal 7: Recognize parks, natural areas, and a built environment with quality Policy 3: Accommodate the continued use of design for the value they offer as major the Port of Benton barging facilities attractions. in north Richland, consistent with the City’s Shoreline Master Program Policy 1: Preserve open space areas and (SMP). associated functions and values. Policy 4: Market the newly transferred 1,341 Policy 2: Work with public and private groups areas land from DOE to the City, the to support these areas. Port of Benton, and Energy Policy 3: Provide opportunities for active and Northwest for large industrial passive recreation in parks and open developments. spaces. ED Goal 6: Encourage vibrant mixed-use Policy 4: Promote quality design for public areas in Tri-Cities as destinations to live, projects as well as private work, and visit. developments. Policy 1: Stimulate the development of quality retail and entertainment venues CHALLENGES AND through incentives and infrastructure investments. OPPORTUNITIES Policy 2: Assist small business owners to Richland includes major employers of the Tri- enhance their skills and profit Cities area. The work performed at the opportunities. Hanford site in tandem with the research at Policy 3: Work with public and private groups PNNL have driven economic development in to expand the range of tourist the region and City for decades. This is attractions within the city. currently the region’s largest economic strength and a source of its greatest economic Policy 4: Facilitate retail development and opportunity. encourage infill in the Central City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The region has shown strong growth in segment of the population in its prime economic output over the past several decades working age. From this perspective, the City leading to sustained employment growth. should be well positioned to capitalize its past From a regional economic perspective, the performance and existing assets to extend its agricultural sector is one of the most economic growth. competitive in the region, which is not surprising given the region’s agricultural advantages. The region has a strong TRENDS AND industrial/manufacturing base that has sustained itself over time yet the largest FORECAST portion of the economy is service-based (both The economy of the Tri-Cities region is professional/business and personal) that primarily service-based. Goods-producing continues to drive economic growth in the industries (such as manufacturing) make up recent decade. However, growth in most other for less than 25 percent of the total economic sectors have mirrored the nation as a whole; output. The Tri-Cities economy was less fueling economic conversations that the impacted by the recession in 2008, due to the region needs to find new growth in sectors increase in employment at Hanford as part of that can produce and sustain both the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act comparative and competitive advantages. (ARRA) of 2009. The total output declined from $10.3 billion in 2010 to $8.6 billion in 2014 partly due to the end of ARRA and partly reflecting the national recession trends. However, most recent data has indicated that economic conditions have continued to improve over the past two years. On a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita basis, the Tri-Cities region is not as productive when compared to Washington State and to the nation. On this measure, the region has been slower to recover than the state as a whole. GDP per capita is the most common indicator of economic performance of regions. The City of Richland contains a large GDP per capita is calculated by measuring concentration of the region's professional Gross Domestic Product in a year, and dividing service sector. The City is home to the two of it by the population. The reasons for the lower the largest non-governmental employers in GDP per capita in the region are complex but the region, PNNL and Kadlec, that account for are due to the large presence of government- nearly 8,000 employees in the City. From a supported activities. land use perspective, Richland has more than half of the region’s commercial office space and industrial space, respectively; and is second only to Kennewick in the amount of retail space. Additionally, Richland has strong demographics for future economic growth. Employees and households are on average better educated and better paid, with a larger City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Roughly one in five of an estimated 116,000 jobs in the Benton-Franklin area are from one of the 10 largest firms/agencies listed below. Figure ED-1: GDP per Capita, 2001-2015 Eight of the 10 top employers in the Tri-Cities are located in Richland, a legacy largely due to significant federal investments in the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The chart below shows the local concentration of jobs by sector (location quotient) along with measures of industry size and average annual employment change in the Tri-Cities region. Location quotients measure the concentration of jobs in a sector compared to the statewide Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2016 average. A value of 1.0 signifies that the sector possesses the same level of employment The Tri-Cities area is unique in that its concentration as the state. Values above 1.0 employment base is dominated by a select are more concentrated than the state average. number of large employers. The size of the bubble represents the number Table ED-1: Top Ten Tri-Cities Employers of jobs within that sector. Sectors with sizable employment and higher than average Company Industry Employees concentration represent strengths for the Battelle/ Pacific Northwest region. Fast growing sectors, even if they are National Research & not very large, represent potential 1 Laboratory Development 4,365 opportunity areas. Kadlec Regional 2 Medical Center Health Services 3,304 In the Tri-Cities region, the largest sectors— Bechtel Engineering & services and government—have a similar 3 National Construction 2,898 concentration as the state, and are growing at Food 4 ConAgra Foods Processing 2,727 a rate of one to three percent a year, indicating Kennewick they are the base of the regional economy. The 5 School District Education 2,130 agriculture sector is a strength in the Tri- Washington Environmental Cities; it is much more concentrated relative to River Protection Remediation 6 Solutions Services 2,077 the state and is growing at a rate of 3.7 percent Pasco School per year. Education, manufacturing, wholesale 7 District Education 2,015 trade, warehousing, transportation, and Support utilities are also growing at a rate of more than Services, Mission Support Hanford/Dept. three percent a year, but are smaller and less 8 Alliance, LLC of Energy Site 1,928 prevalent in the Tri-Cities compared to the Richland School state. Much of the growth in food 9 District Education 1,500 manufacturing, wholesale trade, warehousing, Environmental Remediation transportation, and utilities may be related to 10 CH2M Hill Services 1,400 the growth and prevalence of the agriculture Source: Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC), link. sector in the Tri-Cities. Accessed February 14, 2017 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 14 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Figure ED-2: Benton & Franklin Counties Employment Concentration and Change by Sector, 2006-2015 Source: Washington State Employment Security Department Federal funding for Hanford has been a significant economic catalyst for the Tri-Cities Region generally with Richland at the forefront. Even with significant downsizing at Hanford in the 1990s, household incomes in Franklin and Benton Counties continued to grow steadily. Today, household incomes for Richland residents are nearly ten percent higher than the County average and more than twenty percent higher when compared to those of Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 Kennewick residents. Richland enjoys 5-year, Table B19013A economic prosperity not just compared to Relative to Kennewick and Pasco, Richland is their Tri-Cities neighbors, but compared to home to a highly educated workforce. The state averages as well, as illustrated in Figure demands for engineers and scientists ED-3. Higher incomes are the result of generated by Hanford and its subsidiary technical and professional positions that research and development activities have require higher levels of education. been a central employment and demographic characteristic for the Tri-Cities Region, in particular for Richland. Figure ED-3: Median Household Income City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The City can advance this environment KEY OPPORTUNITIES through infrastructure investment, streamlined regulation, and “second Area 1. Create a resilient economy paycheck” benefits such as livability and access to recreation. Working with its regional The single greatest threat to the Richland and education and economic development Tri-Cities economy is the winding down of partners, the City can play its role by creating business and employment and the Hanford and supporting a rich “entrepreneurial Nuclear Reservation without suitable ecosystem” in the area. economic opportunities in place that would provide for a comparable standard of living. A Area 3. Leverage the natural reduction in work at Hanford will mean less landscape as an asset for economic direct employment in Richland and large development negative impacts on the businesses that support them directly as well as the resulting Richland’s location along the Columbia River households whose wages they support. offers exceptional opportunities to easily However, Hanford is also an asset to the access attractive natural recreational spaces, community and has been effective at as well as close proximity to the region’s attracting a highly educated workforce in vibrant agri-tourism and wine industries. In science and technology. These fields produce addition to this, professional service professional-wage jobs and have produced employees living in Richland enjoy lifestyle spinoff businesses coming from PNNL. amenities, also called the “second paycheck.” These include access to parks, walkable To ensure the stability and resiliency of the business districts, good schools, diverse economy, the City should leverage existing housing options, quality restaurants, and arts assets but adapt them to a changing economy. and cultural activities. Richland’s ability to These efforts should focus on increasing leverage its natural environment to directly primary sector, non-Hanford science and tech spur economic activities and provide an employment by creating a business attractive setting for professionals will further environment that encourages and welcomes enhance its competitive advantage. However, local business. Additionally, the City should residents must be cognizant of maintaining a develop partnerships with TRIDEC, PNNL, healthy balance between environmental Kadlec, and other major employers to plan for preservation and economic development expansion and delivery of adequate activities. infrastructure and services. Area 4. Closely monitor zoning and Area 2. Build and attract a more land use in the City entrepreneurial and dynamic economy The City has the dual challenge of planning for Richland is the regional hub for highly urban infill development as well as planning to educated science and technology accommodate development on many large and professionals. Labor force participation is relatively undeveloped sites within the City. high, particularly for the most productive To ensure zoning is responsive to market segment of the population – 30 to 54 year olds. conditions, it should be monitored With access to innovation partners and periodically to evaluate potential hindrances. relatively low land costs when compared to Working to concentrate development in areas bigger cities like Seattle, the climate for with existing infrastructure and near job entrepreneurial startup companies is present. centers will be instrumental to optimize the However, attracting innovation and City’s funding. investment is a goal of many municipalities. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan 16 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE LAND USE ELEMENT In this chapter, you will INTRODUCTION find: The Land Use Element guides and accommodates future growth of the City while . Goals and policies guiding maintaining the community’s high quality of land use in Richland life and unique characteristics. It determines the community’s need for and distribution of . Existing land uses and future residential, business, governmental, projections recreational, open space, and other types of land uses. The accompanying land use map o Overall capacity (Fig. LU-3) identifies land use categories within the City limits and the UGA. A key . Proposed land use component of the GMA and the Comprehensive Plan is to allow growth within . Sub-elements: the urban growth area. o Critical areas Richland implements its various land uses Mineral resources through zoning designations as shown in o Table LU-1 below. o Open space The City must assess its financial ability to Historic and cultural provide services at its urban density level and o provide an appropriate supply of land uses for resources new developments. The desired result is to Urban design provide a greater market choice in lands for o development while allowing for the maximum accountability for public funds 17 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE needed to provide for existing and planned urban areas. The City’s Capital Improvement GOALS AND POLICIES Plan is a six-year plan that reassesses priority areas for funding should the funding falls short LU Goal 1: Plan for growth within the urban of meeting the existing needs. To that effect, growth area and promote compatible land the City also adjusts its long term land use use. goals to align them with the funding Policy 1: Revitalize areas that are already availability. within the City, especially areas Table LU-1: Land Use Implementation by within the Central Business District, Zoning such as the Parkway and Uptown, and the Island View areas. Land Use Designation Zoning Categories Policy 2: Facilitate planned growth and infill Residential developments within the City. Low Density Residential R-1-12, R-1-10, SAG LU Goal 2: Establish land uses that are Medium Density R-2, R-2S sustainable and create a livable and Residential vibrant community. High Density R-3, C-LB Residential Policy 1: Maintain a variety of land use Badger Mountain South Badger Mountain designations to accommodate Master Plan appropriate residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, Commercial recreational, and open space uses Business Commerce B-C that will take advantage of the Central Business CBD existing infrastructure network. District Commercial C-1, C-2, C-3, C- Policy 2: Ensure that adequate public services LB, CW are provided in a reasonable time General Commercial C-3 frame for new developments. Regional Retail C-2 Policy 3: Ensure that the intent of the land use Waterfront WF and districts are maintained. Commercial Recreation CR Public Lands/Open LU Goal 3: Maintain a broad range of Space residential land use designations to Developed Open Space PPF accommodate a variety of lifestyles and Natural Open Space NOS housing opportunities. Urban Recreation UR Policy 1: Distribute residential uses and Public Facility PPF densities throughout the urban Industrial growth area consistent with the Business Research Park B-RP, UNIV City’s vision. Industrial I-M, M-2 Policy 2: Encourage higher residential Mixed Use densities especially in and near the Designations Central Business District area. Agricultural FP, AG Residential Office C-LB Urban Reserve AG 18 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Policy 3: Innovative and non-traditional LU Goal 5: Ensure connectivity that residential developments can occur enhances community access and promotes through the use of planned unit physical, social, and overall well-being so developments, density bonuses, new residents can live healthier and more types of housing, and multi-use or active lives. mixed-use developments. LU Goal 4: Promote commercial and Policy 1: Locate commercial uses so that they industrial growth that supports the City’s conveniently serve the needs of economic development goals. residential neighborhoods, Policy 1: Accommodate a variety of workplaces, and are easily accessible commercial land uses including via non-motorized modes of retail and wholesale sales and transport. services, and research and Policy 2: Promote pedestrian and bicycle professional services. circulation throughout the Policy 2: Promote developments such as community by connecting with the business and research parks, office infrastructure and the City’s parks, technology centers, network of parks and trail system. manufacturing and processing facilities, and other types for high- Central Business District tech uses. LU Goal 6: Develop an attractive and Policy 3: Locate neighborhood-oriented vibrant Central Business District that commercial land uses in displays the unique character of Richland. Neighborhood Retail Business areas. Policy 4: Encourage the use of buffers or transition zones between non- compatible land uses. Policy 5: In areas where residential uses are in close proximity to industrial or commercial lands, adequate development standards should be used in industrial or commercial developments to mitigate the impacts on residential uses. Policy 1: Revitalize declining commercial areas by promoting clean, safe, and Policy 6: Support industrial developments on pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly lands previously owned by the environments. Department of Energy and transferred to the City and the Port Policy 2: Designate land use and zoning for of Benton. higher-density residential uses, mixed-use, and business uses within and adjacent to the Central Business District. 19 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Policy 3: Encourage infill development and Land Use in Specific Areas redevelopment in the Central Business District. LU Goal 8: Address unique land use situations in the urban area with policies Public Facilities specific to those situations that ensure compatibility between land uses without infringing on private property rights. Policy 1: Ensure that lands designated Urban Reserve remain in this holding category to serve future demand for land. Policy 2: Apply the Agricultural designation in the Yakima River floodplain. Policy 3: At designated Waterfront land use locations, encourage an active mix of LU Goal 7: Encourage efficient use and commercial, residential, and marine location of public facilities such as transit uses as allowed in the SMP. centers, utility facilities, schools, parks, and other public uses. Policy 4: Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and Policy 1: Locate municipal facilities within structures that have historical or their service areas and ensure the archaeological significance. grouping of facilities within neighborhoods, whenever feasible. Policy 5: Define and identify mineral resource lands located within its boundaries Policy 2: Ensure that the scale, and location of that are not already compromised by public facilities are compatible with on-site, immediate, or adjacent or buffered from existing and urban growth and that have long- planned surrounding areas. term significance for the extraction Policy 3: Wherever possible, the City will of minerals on a commercially-viable locate park and school facilities basis. together for efficient use of public Policy 6: Property and/or mineral rights facilities. owners should work with the City Policy 4: Encourage the development of and appropriate agencies for private and public regional sports protection of these sites. Designate and recreational facilities of a size mineral resource lands located in the and quality to attract significant City of Richland that meet the numbers of users and spectators. Criteria for Classification of Mineral Resources (WAC 365-190-070). Policy 7: Ensure that land uses surrounding the Richland Airport are compatible with existing and future airport operations and do not restrict the airport’s ability to maintain or expand its existing and future aviation demands. Coordinate with 20 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE the Port of Benton to restrict land Policy 5: Whenever properties designated uses in airport areas that would with the Single Family Overlay are create conflict or negatively impact rezoned for non-single family the safe and effective airport residential uses in accordance with operations. Policy 4 above, the Single Family Overlay designation should be LU Goal 9: Within Island View, the City will removed from the subject property. implement a Single Family Overlay land use designation for clusters of property Private Property Rights that are currently used as single family residences which have high probability of LU Goal 10: Follow controlling law and being redeveloped with non-residential constitutional requirements, both state land uses. and federal, to ensure the appropriate protection of private property rights. Policy 1: The city will use the Single Family Overlay concept only in those Policy 1: Monitor evolving state and federal instances where the majority of statutory amendments and judicial property owners have expressed a precedent so that timely preference for its use. amendments or changes can be made in the process of implementing Policy 2: Areas designated as Single Family the comprehensive plan policies and Overlay will be zoned for single- development regulations. family residential uses, as identified in the city’s R-2 Medium Density Policy 2: Process comprehensive plan Residential zoning district. amendments and development regulations using a fair and open Policy 3: Areas designated as Single Family hearing process, with adequate Overlay will remain as such until public notice and opportunities to property owner(s) bring forward a participate to ensure the protection request to remove the overlay and of all due process rights. change the zoning to the designation contained in the Island View Subarea Policy 3: Process timely, fair, and predictable Plan. In such cases, an amendment to processing and review of land use the comprehensive plan is not permit applications in conformance necessary. with applicable federal and state legal and regulatory requirements. Policy 4: Applicants bringing forward a request to change the zoning of Natural Environment property designated Single Family Overlay should demonstrate that the NE Goal 1: Promote the protection, land proposed for amendment is: conservation, and restoration of natural areas, shorelines, and critical areas as a) large enough to support redevelopment for non-single family unique assets to the community, and residential land uses; and provide public access for enjoyment of such facilities based on the ability of the b) will have sufficient access to City resource to support the use. streets and utility systems to support redevelopment. 21 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Policy 1: Use the critical areas ordinance, SMP, the state environmental policy act (SEPA), and other ordinances, as Policy 4: Encourage the public and/or private applicable, to designate and protect acquisition of the prominent ridges the critical areas and natural in the south Richland area to environment. preserve views, protect shrub- steppe habitat, and to provide public access. Consider the preservation of the ridges and hillside areas through various standards. Policy 5: Develop an integrated pedestrian trail system to provide access through the City’s important natural features, such as prominent ridges and rivershore areas and provide Policy 2: Consider the goals and policies of the necessary trail linkages between SMP as part of this Comprehensive these natural features. Plan. Encourage development of water-oriented recreational, Historic and Cultural Resources cultural, and commercial facilities in certain Columbia River locations, HP Goal 1: Preserve significant historic consistent with the SMP and its structures, districts, and cultural resources criteria of no net loss of ecological that are unique to Richland. functions, to enhance and diversify Policy 1: Encourage preservation and Richland’s community recreational promotion of adaptive reuse of resources and its attractiveness to historic “Alphabet Homes” of tourists. Richland. Policy 3: Ensure public access to shorelines Policy 2: Coordinate with local tribes, federal, on public land, subject to regulations state and local agencies to protect protecting public safety, sensitive historic and cultural resources. habitat areas, and wildlife. 22 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE UD Goal 2: Revitalize commercial areas, such as areas in the Central Business District including the Uptown retail area and the Island View area. Policy 1: Enhance the appearance, image, and design character of the Central Business District. Policy 2: Ensure adequate public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access in the Urban Design commercial centers along with parking and landscaping. UD Goal 1: Create a physically attractive Policy 3: Enhance the welcoming experience and culturally vibrant, pedestrian- and into the community through well- bicycle-friendly environment in the City. designed gateway features in Policy 1: Establish and enhance the positive prominent locations. attributes of residential, Policy 4: Design the public realm, including commercial, central business, and streetscapes, parks, plazas, and civic other districts with appropriate amenities for the community to transition between them. gather and interact. Policy 2: Encourage redevelopment and Policy 5: Provide continuity among adjacent upgrade of suitable commercial uses by using cohesive landscaping, areas. decorative paving, street furniture, Policy 3: Improve streetscape and public art, and integrated connectivity for safe and pedestrian- infrastructure elements. friendly environments. UD Goal 3: Development through appropriate design, should protect natural features such as rivers, shorelines, ridgelines, steep slopes, and archaeological and historical resources. Policy 1: Development should be sensitive to existing topography and landscape, and should minimize environmental impacts. Policy 2: Hillside development should, as much as practical, blend with the natural shape and texture of the land. Policy 4: Promote public arts, museums, and interpretive centers in coordination Policy 3: Lighting should be designed so as to with public plazas and community promote public safety as well as spaces that reflect the unique history promote "Dark Sky" principals. and culture of Richland. 23 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE UD Goal 4: Promote community beautification by enhancing public spaces EXISTING LAND USE and thoroughfares and encouraging private property beautification. Richland includes a variety of land uses as follows: . Agriculture (AG) . Low Density Residential (LDR) . Medium Density Residential (MDR) . High Density Residential (HDR) . Badger Mountain South (BMS) . Multifamily Residential Office (RO) . Central Business District (CBD) . Commercial (C) . Retail Regional (RR) . General Commercial (GC) . Business Commerce (BC) . Single Family Overlay (SFO) . Commercial Recreation (CR) Policy 1: Improve the appearance of all city- . Waterfront (WF) owned space and major thoroughfares. . Industrial (I) Policy 2: Promote programs to improve . Business/Research Park (BRP) landscaping. Encourage xeriscaping . Public Facility (PF) and use of native plants. . Developed Open Space (DOS) Policy 3: Promote more attractive signage throughout the City, especially in . Natural Open Space (NOS) commercial districts. . Urban Reserve (UR) Richland’s land area consists of a total of 28,694 acres (25,846 acres in the City limits and 2,848 acres in the UGA). Richland’s land use is dominated by residential land use consisting of about 32 percent of the total land use (low, medium, and high density land uses combined), followed by 22 percent industrial, and 16 percent open space (developed and natural) land use. Single-family residential use is predominant in both LDR and MDR land uses areas. Industrial land includes a recent transfer of 1,641 acres of land from the 24 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Department of Energy (DOE) to the City, the land was located outside of the UGA, and is Port of Benton, and Energy Northwest on the currently being processed to be included north side of the City. A major portion of this within the UGA. Figure LU-1: Existing Land Use Distribution in City Limits and UGA Med. Density Residential, 4.97% High Density Badger Mountain Residential, 1.85% South, 4.99% Business Commerce, 0.10% Central Business District, 0.77% Low Density Commercial, 3.70% Residential, 18.35% General Commercial, 0.28% Retail Regional, 0.11% Waterfront, 0.49% Rights of Way, 10.84% Developed Open Commercial Recreation, Space, 7.62% 0.17% Natural Open Space, Urban Reserve, 4.23% 8.519% Residential Office, 0.07% Agricultural, 3.15% Industrial, 22.39% Public Facility2, 3.63% Business Research Park, 3.78% the Island View areas. Much of the industrial Land Use Pattern and and research uses are located on the northern Compatibility part of the City starting from Richland Airport on the south side to the north City limits. Due to the linear geographic pattern of the City along the Columbia River running north and Richland’s land use distribution focuses on south, Richland’s land is also distributed placing compatible land uses next to each primarily from north to south covering other. Compatibility is based on the intensity approximately 25,000 acres in the current of land uses. Generally speaking, industrial is incorporated limits and additional over 2,800 the most intense use due to the impacts of its acres in the UGA. Residential lands are operations (noise, light, dust, etc.), need of concentrated in three major areas, the central supporting facilities, and overall impact on the area between the Columbia River and SR 240, land. Natural areas are considered the least areas south of the Yakima River, and the Horn intense as there are no developments or Rapids area. The Yakima River delta and improvements on such areas. Therefore, a low associated natural open space land run almost density residential next to a heavy industrial through the middle of the City. Although land use would be considered incompatible commercial lands are distributed throughout because of the impacts industrial use may the City, the major concentrations are found in have on the residences. the Central Business District, Queensgate, and 25 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Appropriately designed buffers, landscaping, Central Business District and transition areas between uses should be Richland CBD is planned to encourage the considered between incompatible land uses. transformation of the area from principally a strip commercial auto-oriented neighborhood Residential Commercial Industrial to a more compact development pattern. The area is characterized by its close proximity to the Columbia River and Howard Amon Park, Mixed uses are encouraged in Richland where concentration of pedestrian-oriented they are allowed. Such uses are generally businesses, and the presence of medical, mutually supportive of each other. Locating educational, and public institutions. Multiple residences, offices, neighborhood shops, cafes, planning studies and efforts have been etc. in the same building or same site promotes conducted in the past decades, many of which walkability and reduces the vehicle miles have been or are being implemented in this traveled. area including public investments on infrastructure and streetscape improvements, Badger Mountain South and code revisions to attract private investment. Badger Mountain South is a master-planned community of 1,480 acres located in the southwest side of the City. The area is intended to be developed with 5,000 homes, businesses, and other community activities. The sub-area plan sets forth various uses in the area and was adopted by Richland City Council in 2010. The Parkway has been a center of pedestrian- oriented retail and restaurants. Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s campus and Columbia Basin College’s Health Science Center both are located in the CBD. The Swift Corridor improvement will connect the CBD with the waterfront parks and recreation areas. The purpose of this area is to establish neighborhoods with a range of housing types and to accommodate a population of diverse ages and incomes. The plan promotes pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use neighborhoods with areas for parks, trails, and open space in a connected network. 26 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Columbia Point The Columbia Point area is located between I- 82 to the south and George Washington Way to the west. The area is developed with a mix of shops, hotels, restaurants, offices, The 1,641-acre industrial area has recently condominiums, and recreational amenities. been transferred from the Department of Recreational amenities include a golf course, Energy to the City, the Port of Benton, and park, marina, and waterfront trail. The area is Energy Northwest by an act of Congress. This close to buildout. 1,341-acre Horn Rapids Industrial Area is specifically set aside for industrial Horn Rapids development. The City and the Port plan to The Horn Rapids area is located on the north market the property to industrial developers side of the City. This constitutes two planning as “mega-sites” of 200 acres or larger. The areas: a) the Horn Rapids Industrial Park area, proximity of this land to highways, rail, and a triangular area bounded by Horn Rapids utility services together with the large Road to the north and SR 240 to the south; and acreages available provide development b) the 1,641 acres Horn Rapids North opportunities for industries that exist in very Industrial Area, north of Horn Rapids Road. few places throughout the Pacific Northwest. A master plan for Horn Rapids Industrial Park Island View was originally adopted in 1995 and updated in 2011 and 2016. This area has been envisioned as an employment and economic center in the region. The master plan identifies the necessary infrastructure required to serve the area and associated cost for infrastructure improvements. The Horn Rapids planned residential community is located south of this area. 27 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE The Island View area, also known as Richland Benton County’s county-wide allocation and Wye, is located on the southeast side of the projected population numbers for Richland City between the Columbia River to the north are 76,533 for the year 2035 and 81,366 for and SR 240 to the south. It is north of the the year 2040. The end of the 20-year planning regional Columbia Center Mall in Kennewick. horizon is 2037. Based on current trends, Columbia Park West is located to the east and Richland’s projected population in the year Bateman Island to the north of the area. 2037 will be 78,431 persons. This means over the next 20 years, the City and its UGA will add The Richland Wye Master Plan was prepared 23,699 (78,431-54,732) persons in addition to in 1998 to revitalize the area and provide a its existing population. Identifying land for general guideline for the planning and future growth and delivering public services will be development of the area. The objective of the important to maintaining the high quality of master plan includes stimulating mixed use life for its residents. development, providing flexibility in the changing market condition, and ensuring high quality developments with increased Figure LU-2: Projected Population Growth opportunities for waterfront recreation. Implementation strategies were developed to 100,000 address infrastructure, land use, and 81,366 80,000 economic development issues. The area 71,700 consists of a mix of General Commercial and 60,000 62,035 48,058 Regional Retail on the south side, Business 40,000 Commerce and Multi-family Residential Office 20,000 in the middle, with Waterfront land use 21,809 23,548 designation on the north side fronting the 0 Columbia River. The entire length of the Columbia River waterfront has public access. The area is now being revitalized with uses such as, residential, commercial, business park, marina, etc. Table LU-2: Population and Employment Projections for 2037 POPULATION TRENDS Year Population Jobs 2016/ 2017 53,410 37,6751 AND PROJECTIONS 2037 78,431 50,295 Projection The Tri-Cities Metro area is one of the fastest 1 Estimated jobs in 2017 growing areas in Washington. The City has Source: OFM, US Census, OnTheMap; Washington grown rapidly in the last decade with a 24 Employment Security Department; ECONorthwest. percent growth from 2000 to 2010, and an 11 percent growth from 2010 to 2016. Future Land Capacity Based on the 2016 estimate of the Office of In order to identify land necessary to meet the Financial Management (OFM), the City of future demand, an analysis of available land Richland’s current population is 53,410. The was performed. Details of the analysis are population including the UGA boundary is available in the Comprehensive Plan 54,732. Supporting Analysis (Appendix A). This analysis used the City’s existing land use density and land inventory in order to identify 28 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE vacant and undeveloped land within the City will be identified based on the GMA criteria and UGA. The results of this analysis indicated and best available science (BAS). Existing data that the City has sufficient land within its UGA and findings from similar communities to accommodate the land needs for the indicate Richland has adequate open space to projected residential and commercial growth. meet the future demand. Additional In 2016, the City and the Port of Benton information regarding the City parklands and received land from the Department of Energy open space can be found in the Capital that is specifically targeted for future Facilities Element under “Parks, Recreation industrial use. This land, together with the and Open Space” in this Plan, and in the vacant industrial land that is within the City, supporting analysis in Appendix A. provides an adequate industrial land supply for future employment growth. PROPOSED LAND USE A significant portion of future residential growth will occur in the Badger Mountain The City is planning to accommodate future South and Horn Rapids areas. Additional growth in two areas within the City, on the growth will take place in the existing vacant north and west sides of the City. One area is residential lands throughout the City. It is also located on the southwest side near the City anticipated that commercial and waterfront View area, abutting Kennedy Road to the south areas will accommodate some high-density and Queensgate Drive to the east. The other and mixed-use growth. area is located on the north side of the City abutting the Horn Rapids residential Some lands designated as “Urban Reserve” in development. the land use plan will need to be re-designated for residential land uses to ensure that an The land use in the City View West area is re- adequate land supply is provided to serve designated from Urban Reserve to a mix of future growth. Low, Medium, and High Density Residential, Commercial, Public Facility, Developed, and Lands for Public Purposes Natural Open Space. The land use in the Horn Rapids Northwest area is re-designated from According to the GMA, the City is required to Urban Reserve to Low, and Medium Density identify the needs for public facilities, Residential uses. These are shown in Table LU- including lands for public purposes. Current 3. City-owned public facilities include parks and open spaces, transportation, water, sewer, Additional land use re-designation includes a storm water, solid waste, energy, and portion of an area in Columbia Point South, re- municipal facilities. Using the existing ratio of designated from Developed Open Space and land per capita for public use, there is a Public Facility to Urban Recreation and surplus of 72 acres for public facilities land. Natural Open Space. The existing Natural Open The City’s developed open space requirement Space land in the Columbia Point South area for parks facilities is determined by the parks remains unchanged. Additional Natural Open level of service. The existing parklands are Space land is designated along the shoreline. adequate to meet the demand. However, areas See Table LU-3, Proposed Land Use, and Figure with new residential land use discussed in the LU-3, the Future Land Use Map. next section will require an additional community park. The natural open space is determined by the existence of critical and natural areas, and other priority areas within the City. As the City grows, natural open spaces 29 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Table LU-3: Proposed Land Use and wildlife habitat areas, aquifer recharge areas, and other critical areas such as Land Use Acres landslide, erosion, or seismic hazard areas. Horn Rapids Northwest Existing Land Use The City uses the best available science in Urban Reserve 272 developing policies and development regulations to protect the functions and values Proposed Land Uses of critical areas and give special consideration Low Density Residential 230 to conservation or protection measures. Medium Density Residential 42 Total 272 City View West Shoreline Existing Land Use Richland’s shoreline consists of approximately Urban Reserve 340 2,600 acres of land on the Columbia and Proposed Land Uses Yakima Rivers shoreline. A Shoreline Master Low Density Residential 143 Program (SMP) was developed and adopted Medium Density Residential 25 by Richland City Council and approved by the High Density Residential 34 Department of Ecology in 2014. This Commercial 55 Comprehensive Plan incorporates the SMP by Public Facility 40 reference. The SMP aims to utilize Richland’s Developed Open Space 5 shoreline for various water-oriented uses and Natural Open Space 38 facilities while protecting the ecological Total 340 functions and cultural and historic values of Columbia Point South the shoreline. The SMP designates eight shoreline environments as follows: Existing Land Uses Public Facility 33 1. Natural Environment Developed Open Space 71 2. Recreation Conservancy Environment Natural Open Space 153 Total 257 3. Recreation Environment Proposed Land Uses 4. Rural Environment Urban Recreation 80 Natural Open Space 177 5. Residential Environment Total 257 6. Waterfront Use Environment 7. Industrial Conservancy NATURAL 8. Aquatic Environment ENVIRONMENT Open Space Open space in Richland and the UGA Critical Areas comprises over 17 percent of the total land. Richland’s environmentally critical areas These areas include natural areas (Natural include wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat Open Space) and more formal developed areas, frequently flooded areas, geologic parks and trails (Developed Open Space) in the hazard areas, and natural aquifer areas. Most land use map. Developed Open Space is of the critical areas are discussed under the discussed under the Parks and Recreation open space subsection below. The critical areas map (Fig. LU-4) indicates wetlands, fish 30 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Sub Element under Capital Facilities. This . A portion of Leslie Groves Park area section discusses the natural open space. located between Snyder Street and Ferry Street. The natural open space system includes the Yakima River and Columbia River shorelines, . A portion of Columbia Point South area; a islands, greenways, and designated areas largely undeveloped area located at the within residential developments. It also confluence of the Yakima River and the includes environmentally sensitive areas or Columbia River. critical areas where development would be . The islands on the river that are part of the constrained by wetlands, geologic hazards McNary National Wildlife Refuge. areas, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat areas, and frequently flooded areas In 2004, the City worked with community along river or stream corridors. groups and several funding agencies to help Benton County acquire from willing sellers a The natural open spaces on or near the Yakima 575-acre preserve on Badger Mountain River include: located north of the Badger Mountain South . The Tapteal Greenway, located on the area. The City also worked with community lower Yakima River. It provides potential groups and funding agencies to purchase opportunities for non-motorized properties from willing sellers along the west recreation, education, and habitat branch of Amon Basin in order to enlarge the protection. The Tapteal Greenway is City-owned natural open space areas. owned by multiple public and private entities including US Army Corps of Mineral Resources Engineers (USACE). Mineral resource lands are resource lands that . The Chamna Natural Preserve, located on are primarily devoted to the extraction of the north bank of the Yakima River. This minerals or that have known or potential long- area is owned by USACE. term commercial significance for the . The Riverview Preserve is located at the extraction of minerals. The GMA requires confluence of the Yakima and Columbia cities and counties to designate natural Rivers and is owned and managed by the resource lands where appropriate and adopt USACE. development regulations to assure the conservation of agricultural, forest, and . Bateman Island in the Yakima River Delta mineral resource lands. The City undertook a is also owned by the USACE and leased to detailed analysis of its mineral resources in the City. 1998 and determined that no lands within the . W.E. Johnson Park is located south of Van Richland UGA should be designated as mineral Giesen Street and is owned by the City of resource lands. Richland. . The Amon Natural Preserve, a part of the BUILT ENVIRONMENT west branch of the Amon Basin is owned by the City. This area is located on the Historic and Cultural south end of the City near the Interstate- 82. Resources On the Columbia River, natural open spaces Due to its settlement history, the City of include: Richland does not have an abundance of historical resources. Historic structures 31 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE unique to the City include 12 tract farm houses plazas. It also addresses other urban issues in the central city and six buildings in such as circulation and connectivity, downtown that predate World War II, and the sustainability, neighborhoods, and districts. Alphabet Homes, built between 1943 and 1951. The Alphabet Homes were based on a Design series of house plans denoted by a letter in the The City aims to achieve quality design in alphabet (an A house, an F house, etc.). In citywide civic projects such as public buildings addition, several apartment buildings and pre- and plazas, streetscape and corridor fabricated homes were part of this development, public art, parks, and open development scheme. These houses have spaces. High quality design in public projects historical significance in that they were built will set the standards for the City and may as part of the federal city created for the encourage further quality developments by Hanford project. Historic structures that have the private sector. Richland’s Public Library, been formally recognized on the National Community Center, and the Reach Interpretive Register of Historic Places include the “Gold Center all display quality design. The City Coast” District, a north Richland neighborhood promotes quality design in the commercial comprised of Alphabet Homes that have and residential developments through its largely retained their original character. development standards. The City is also Cultural resources are typically discovered planning to add gateway features in the during excavation and site preparation for downtown area that will enhance the identity development proposals. While it is difficult to of the community. know where every cultural resource site exists, the Washington State Office of Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly Archaeology and Historic Preservation has Environment records of previous investigations in the It has been a priority of the community to region. As discussed before, there are create a vibrant and livable community in recorded archaeological sites within a mile of Richland. Goals and policies are geared the Yakima River confluence. National towards creating a pedestrian-friendly Register-listed properties include the community. Mix of uses, higher density, access Columbia Point area, Bateman Island, and the to transit, safe sidewalks, streetscape Tri-Cities Archaeological District (Anchor elements, network of paths and trails, building QEA, 2014). orientation, and articulation are some of the Goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan considerations for creating a pedestrian- provide a framework for reviewing and friendly community. Richland has prioritized permitting future development proposals. its downtown area to be more pedestrian- and Coordination with the State Office of bicycle-friendly. Swift Corridor development Archaeology and Historic Preservation and is already underway that will create a implementation of policies relating to the pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly connection preservation of cultural and historic resources between the downtown businesses and the will help to ensure that these resources are residential neighborhoods. The Parkway area, protected. CBD, and Kadlec campus are designed with pedestrian-friendly components. Urban Design Urban design applies to the three-dimensional aspects of the built environment such as buildings, streets, sidewalks, open spaces, and 32 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Circulation and Connectivity needs to be placed on revitalizing neighborhoods; in other areas, maintenance Connectivity between major destinations and can be a priority. In newly developing areas, neighborhoods within the City and the region the emphasis needs to be placed on building is important to Richland. Richland’s design and site planning standards. The City transportation system aims to provide a multi- recognizes that it needs to take a targeted modal circulation system for pedestrian, bike, approach with different urban design car, and transit users. Richland has multi-use standards and strategies to reflect the trails connecting its parks and natural areas, differing needs of each area within the City. as well as some key locations within the City. The City works with public agencies and Environment and Sustainability private developers to create an efficient circulation pattern within business and Richland’s built and natural environment is residential neighborhoods. The proposed maintained through multiple design and Duportail Bridge, once built, will make a environmental protection approaches. Its significant improvement in connecting the natural resources are protected under the northern and southern parts of Richland. Critical Area Regulations, the SMP, as well as State and Federal Laws. The City also Public Realm maintains energy efficiency, renewable energy, and recycling programs. The City Richland’s public realm includes plazas, parks, encourages the use of sustainable standards playgrounds, sidewalks, and open spaces. including, but not limited to, passive solar Each public realm is different and serves a energy, geothermal energy, solar hot water different purpose in their formal, semi-formal, systems, Green Building Certification, Energy or natural settings. They offer places for Star Certification, bird-friendly buildings (i.e., gathering, interaction, and recreation. Public those that are designed to minimize collisions places are further enhanced by artworks and with birds). The City encourages minimizing pedestrian amenities. The John Dam Plaza is a light trespass for energy savings, dark sky heavily used public place for community ambience, and glare reduction. gathering and events, while the Parkway area offers an urban setting for the community. Landscaping Parks and natural areas offer recreation and tranquil environment for the residents. Landscaping is important for maintaining Richland’s attractive physical appearance. District Proper landscaping can highlight an area’s features and add aesthetic value. Landscaping The visual character of the Richland UGA is applicable for both public and private varies widely from downtown, Uptown, and developments. Given the hot-arid climate in the Richland Wye/Island View area, to the Tri-Cities area, native landscape and plants relatively new commercial areas such as are more desirable. Using xeriscape principles Queensgate and City View, to master planned can make a water-efficient landscape and areas like Columbia Point and Horn Rapids to signify the area’s climate and geology. older alphabet housing neighborhoods in Selection of trees that offer shade on hot central Richland and to the new residential summer days is important for this area. neighborhoods in Badger Mountain South. Each of these distinct areas calls for a different design approach. In older areas, the emphasis 33 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Figure LU-3: Future Land Use Map 34 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Figure LU-4: Critical Areas Map 35 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Figure LU-5: Shoreline Map 36 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE Figure LU-6: Open Space Map 37 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING HOUSING ELEMENT INTRODUCTION In this chapter, you will Providing affordable housing for all groups is find: a priority for Richland. Providing housing near shopping and transportation and offering . Goals and policies guiding multiple choices for owner and renter housing in Richland occupied housing would also benefit the City’s vision for diversity. . Existing housing condition The Housing Element of the City’s . Projected needs and Comprehensive Plan is intended to provide addressing the demand policy background and broad direction for housing programs and decisions towards meeting the City’s goals. Similar to the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Housing Element provides a framework for future planning decisions and outlines goals and objectives the City plans to implement in meeting its housing needs. The Housing Element is consistent with other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. 38 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING Policy 4: Promote and provide incentives GOALS AND POLICIES (such as zoning/rezoning, revised regulations, and provision of HE Goal 1: Provide a range of housing infrastructure) for infill densities, sizes, and types for all income development and redevelopment, and age groups of the Richland community. while respecting the character and scale of the existing neighborhood. Policy 1: Ensure that the comprehensive plan and development regulations allow Policy 5: Allow and regulate manufactured for a variety of housing types, sizes, homes in the same way as site-built densities, and lot configurations homes. such as small lot single family Policy 6: Plan for an adequate supply of land housing, multi-family housing, in appropriate land use designations mixed-use development, cluster and zoning categories to development, live/work housing, co- accommodate projected household housing, accessory dwelling units, growth, while accommodating other single room occupancy units, zero commercial, industrial, and open lot line and similar subdivisions, and space needs of the City. planned unit developments. HE Goal 2: Improve affordable housing opportunities for lower-income individuals, households, and first time homebuyers. Policy 1: Expand the supply of affordable units by promoting owner- and renter-occupied housing throughout the City, consistent with Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2: Encourage mixed-use developments Policy 2: Promote the use of mixed-income with apartments and condominiums housing developments and mixed- above commercial uses in the City’s use developments that provide both urban core. Where redevelopment affordable housing and economic or infill opportunities arise, allow for opportunities throughout the City increased housing density in consistent with Comprehensive residential-designated areas that Plan. immediately surround the CBD, while respecting the character and Policy 3: Sustain or improve the quality of scale of the existing neighborhood. existing affordable housing stock by encouraging rehabilitation of Policy 3: Support the development of senior housing units by current owners. housing and long-term care/assisted living facilities in the City in close proximity to commercial uses and medical services and facilities. 39 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING HE Goal 3: Implement the current version Policy 3: Continue to allow accessory of the Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan. dwelling units in single-family residential districts. Policy 1: Provide assistance to lower-income households that participate in local Policy 4: Accommodate non-profit and public improvement districts for agencies’ efforts to purchase, infrastructure projects. Assistance construct, and rehabilitate housing may be limited to selected to meet the affordable and other neighborhoods or to the neediest housing needs of the community. households based upon a percentage Policy 5: Strive to increase the rate of owner- of median income and fund occupancy over time through City’s availability. assistance programs. Policy 2: Assist infrastructure activities that Policy 6: Maintain a strong code enforcement revitalize and stabilize older or program. declining neighborhoods or areas in which the majority of households Policy 7: Update and implement the Island are lower-income. View Master Plan to include mixed- use housing and multi-family Policy 3: Improve access for persons with residential rehabilitation and disabilities and the elderly by construction. improving streets and sidewalk systems. Policy 8: Encourage the use of the City’s Crime Prevention Through Environmental Neighborhood Character Design (CPTED) program in developments. HE Goal 4: Encourage the maintenance and preservation of existing housing stock and Policy 9: Continue to participate in the City residential neighborhoods. Police Department’s Crime Resistant Community Living (CRCL) Program, Policy 1: Encourage reinvestment in older which provides free training for residential neighborhoods and property owners and landlords to support the revitalization of such help provide safe, crime-resistant neighborhoods by keeping the communities for all residents. streets and other municipal systems in good repair. HE Goal 5: Ensure compatibility of new a) Encourage the formation of local residential developments with established improvement districts. neighborhoods and the community. Policy 2: Implement the City’s affordable housing and weatherization programs. a) Continue to participate in the Tri- Cities HOME Consortium. b) Continue to utilize federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds for housing rehabilitation and first-time homebuyer opportunities. 40 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING Policy 1: Maintain quality design and Richland’s single-family homes are mostly landscaping in the new concentrated between Spengler Street and the developments. greenbelt (Abbott Street) in north Richland, and between Columbia Park Trail and HE Goal 6: Improve Public Facilities. Interstate 82 in south Richland. Another Policy 1: Support the revitalization of concentration of housing exists in north neighborhoods by improving and Richland in the Horn Rapids area. The City has supporting public facilities that new housing developments as well as the old serve neighborhoods of all income Alphabet Homes built between 1943 and levels. 1951. Alphabet Homes are mostly located in the older part of the City near the downtown Policy 2: Improve parks and recreation area. facilities in targeted neighborhoods by supporting a range of improvements to existing or new PROJECTED NEEDS parks such as building bicycle and As discussed in the Land Use Element, walking paths, improving public Richland’s population growth will require restrooms, landscaping, or installing additional housing units in the City in the next play equipment. 20 years. An increase of over 23,000 people in Policy 3: Support beautification of our the City and UGA will require 1,270 additional community by integrating art into housing units. This will include housing public facilities in creative and demand for all income and age groups. With engaging ways. the baby boomers retiring, there is a growing need for affordable senior housing in the City. Based on a discussion with the affordable EXISTING housing group for seniors over the period of 2010 and 2016, occupancy at the affordable CONDITIONS senior housing communities averaged 98 percent. This indicates a high demand for Based on American Community Survey (ACS) affordable senior housing. The expansion of Census data of 2015, Richland has a total of educational institutions triggers the need for 22,130 housing units. About 65 percent of the student housing and multi-family housing in housing units are owner-occupied and 35 conjunction with the region’s growing need percent renter-occupied. This is similar to the for single-family housing. United States occupancy rate of 64 percent owner-occupied and 36 percent renter- occupied. Single unit detached housing types ADDRESSING THE dominate the existing housing inventory with 63 percent of the total share. Based on this data, the housing occupancy rate in Richland is NEEDS 94 percent. This demand of additional housing will be met Table HE-1: Housing Occupancy in Richland by developments in the existing planned areas, infill developments, and by re-designating two Occupancy Type Units % Urban Reserve areas. This plan will create a Owner-occupied 13,622 65.5 mix of residential, commercial, and public Renter-occupied 7,170 34.5 facilities land uses as shown in the land use Total occupied1 20,792 100 plan (Fig LU-3). This will add additional 1 94% of the total housing units 41 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING housing units including single-family, multi- family, and apartment homes. The City’s current housing assistance program will continue to assist homeownership for Richland citizens. The City’s policies promote infill development, which will be another option for housing development where infrastructure already exists. The City provides additional housing choices by allowing accessory dwelling units in single- family neighborhoods. 42 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT In this chapter, you will INTRODUCTION find: The City of Richland maintains a complete . Goals and policies for multi-modal network of transportation transportation facilities serving residents and businesses. A brief summary of transportation facilities is . Existing systems and future provided here, with more details provided in improvements for: the supporting analysis document (Appendix A). o Motorized systems o Non-motorized systems GOALS AND POLICIES TE Goal 1: Provide an efficient and multi- modal transportation network including road, trail, rail, water, and air, to support the City’s land use vision and existing needs. Policy 1: Plan new street segments and consider modifying existing streets to provide comfortable and safe elements for bicyclists, pedestrians, 43 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION and transit users in addition to Policy 3: Evaluate, plan, and install traffic vehicles. control devices and intersection designs to improve travel safety and Policy 2: Identify and secure the rights of way efficiency. for new and/or expanded transportation corridors. TE Goal 3: Encourage the use of Policy 3: Support rail services for industries transportation modes that promote energy and commerce within the area. conservation, circulation efficiency, and an active lifestyle. Policy 4: Support regional planning efforts for Policy 1: Support increased use of transit, roadway, rail, air, and non- bicycling, and pedestrian travel. motorized travel. Policy 2: Plan facilities for non-motorized Policy 5: Plan and implement transportation travel across jurisdictional system improvements that meet the boundaries. needs of all areas and residents. Policy 3: Require sidewalks, improved Policy 6: Plan transportation facilities that are shoulders, appropriate signage, or compatible with adjacent land uses. off-street trails within new Policy 7: Plan and implement an developments to accommodate appropriately classified and internal bicycle and pedestrian designed roadway system that circulation within and between provides for efficient movement of neighborhoods. people and goods and the comfort Policy 4: Encourage new developments to be and safety of residential pedestrian-friendly and compatible neighborhoods. with the public transportation system. Policy 5: Design a circulation system to become a bicycle-friendly community with complete streets. TE Goal 4: Ensure that the road network is sensitive to the natural and built environment and offers a sense of the community. Policy 1: Use appropriate streetscape and TE Goal 2: Improve safety, connectivity, gateway features along the major and operating efficiency of the entryways into the City. transportation system. Policy 2: Implement landscaping and other Policy 1: Implement appropriate access types of buffers along major control for arterial collectors and transportation corridors. arterial streets. Policy 3: Construct street system Policy 2: Link local street networks through improvements to reduce traffic subdivisions to provide efficient congestion as a measure to improve local circulation, as appropriate, and air quality. provide additional collector arterial access for major residential areas. 44 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION Policy 4: Plan new streets and consider Columbia River to the east. I-182 also creates modifying existing streets to include a barrier given that there are only three access storm water management best points and four crossings within the city as practices to reduce pollution from well. Congestion as a result of this north-south stormwater runoff. demand at commute times is manifest at several locations as discussed in the Policy 5: Plan and implement new streets supporting analysis document. A number of with features that mitigate the planned projects are being considered to hazard to wildlife. address this issue; but the considerations are Policy 6: Plan and implement new streets and complicated by the needs and vision of consider modifying existing streets residents as they relate to George Washington to improve access control to Way. As described above George Washington sensitive areas. Way is a key element in supporting a regional travel need. George Washington Way is also a City street passing through areas of Richland EXISTING SYSTEM in which a regional commute route doesn’t align with the users goals. Achieving AND FUTURE acceptable performance levels for the economic vitality of the City and region and IMPROVEMENTS meeting the desires for livability on the City’s transportation system will continue to be The most recent Transportation Plan for the significant challenges. City of Richland was completed in 2005 and was used to prepare the 2008 Comprehensive For the purposes of this Comprehensive Plan Plan. Many of the improvements identified in Update, traffic counts from 2016 conducted by that Plan have been completed. Several studies the Benton Franklin Council of Governments have been conducted to identify preferred were used to conduct an analysis of the improvements in corridors where congestion existing system to identify any additional is occurring today. These studies have deficiencies. Those traffic counts were also determined the basis for many of the short- used to calibrate and update the regional range improvements that are identified in the traffic model to be consistent with anticipated Capital Improvement Program for the City. land use for year 2040. Subsequently, an analysis for forecast traffic volumes was used A major transportation challenge within the to identify potential long-range issues with the City of Richland transportation system is the transportation network. congestion facing north-south travel during commute times. Several factors contribute to this situation, such as the major regional Motorized System employers situated north of the City, and Automobile significant amount of housing is provided south and east of the Yakima and Columbia There are over 275 miles of roadway within Rivers within the region. Regional commute the City of Richland, including a functionally traffic from south Richland, Kennewick and classified network of arterial and collector Pasco, is currently limited to SR 240 and roadways as well as local streets. There are 66 George Washington Way for north-south traffic signals within the City (some are travel through the City of Richland due to the operated by WSDOT or the City of Kennewick) challenge of providing adequate capacity to and four roundabouts. cross the Yakima River to the south and 45 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION Significant improvements identified in the Fe provides direct service to the City of short term include the Duportail Bridge over Richland. the Yakima River, the widening and extension The rail network has recently been expanded of Queensgate Drive, South George by the City to serve the Horn Rapids Industrial Washington Way safety and mobility Park and includes a loop that accommodates improvements, and the Center Parkway the loading of unit trains. Additional Extension west of Steptoe Street. These expansions are anticipated to the north of projects are anticipated to cost at least $53 Horn Rapids Road to serve new industrial million. property acquired from the Department of Long-range improvements include the Energy. extension of Gage Boulevard and Queensgate Drive to serve the Badger Mountain South sub- Port Barge area, interchange improvements on both I-182 The Port of Benton provides a high dock as and SR240, as well as other collector road well as a barge slip along the Columbia River improvements to serve developing areas. A in the northern part of the City. These facilities new arterial route is proposed to connect the are able to serve barges that travel to the existing north end of Queensgate Drive to SR Pacific Ocean and Pacific Rim markets in a cost 224 (with a Yakima River crossing) as well as effective transportation mode. an extension south from Kingsgate Way to connect to SR 224. Additional traffic signals or Transit roundabouts are anticipated at several locations as well. There are currently nine transit routes operated by Ben Franklin Transit that serve Air the City of Richland, with four of those being Inter-City routes that also serve other Commuter air travel service is provided at the communities and make connections at Transit Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco. The Richland Centers. Ben Franklin Transit regularly Airport provides general aviation facilities on modifies its services and routes to two 4,000 foot runways. The Airport Master accommodate growth and development. Plan currently calls for the extension of the north-south runway to 5,000 feet in order to accommodate large aircraft. This runway Non-motorized System extension will require further study and Non-motorized facilities within the City of potential mitigation since the Runway Richland are mainly composed of sidewalks Protection Zone will be extended over SR 240 constructed in association with streets and a and some developed industrial properties. separate bicycle and pedestrian trail system. There are currently about 30 miles of Class I Freight trails that serve the City of Richland, with over There are currently approximately 30 miles of six miles of secondary trails and 36 miles of railroad tracks within the City of Richland. soft trails that traverse natural areas such as Much of this track is owned by the Port of Badger Mountain or Columbia Point South and Benton and operated and maintained through the Amon Basin. There are also over 68 miles a lease to the Tri-City Railroad (TCRR). TCRR of on-street bike routes that facilitate bicycle provides local freight switching and travel throughout the City. interconnect services to the Union Pacific Railroad, while the Burlington Northern Santa 46 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION FINANCING The City receives funding for transportation projects from a variety of sources, including impact fees, developer construction, City General Funds, Arterial Street Funds, Transportation Improvement Board grants, Highway Safety Program grants, State funding, Federal Surface Transportation Program funding as well as other Federal Grants. The City collects Traffic Impact Fee according to Richland Municipal Code (12.03). It is called the South Richland Street Collector Financing Plan. It assists to develop the arterial street network in south Richland and to make other improvements such as traffic signals as traffic volumes grow. The impact fee area generally involves two zones and covers the area south of the Yakima River with the exception of the Badger Mountain South Sub-Area. The impact fee was updated in 2008 and 2012 and is expected to be updated again in 2017. Details of proposed transportation improvements, timeframe and financing sources can be found in the supporting analysis document (Appendix A). 47 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES UTILITIES ELEMENT INTRODUCTION In this chapter, you will The Utilities Element of the City of Richland find: Comprehensive Plan describes utility policies and regulations to implement the goals of the . Goals and policies for utilities Comprehensive Plan. It was developed in accordance with Section 36.70A.070 of the . Wastewater facilities GMA to address utility service within the City . Water supply system and of Richland over the next 20 years. It consists facilities of the general location, proposed location, and capacity of all existing utilities in the UGA. . Storm water system and General utility corridors are identified in this facilities Element. The Element was also developed in accordance with the County-Wide Planning . Solid waste management and Policies and has been integrated with all other facilities Comprehensive Plan elements to ensure consistency. . Energy services . Utilities provided by others o Natural gas supply o Telecommunications o Irrigation 48 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES located together in the City right-of- GOALS AND POLICIES way wherever possible. Policy 4: The City will designate utility UE Goal 1: Utilities should support the land corridors and utility facilities as use and economic development goals of the required to facilitate and promote City. the expansion of commercial and Policy 1: Siting of proposed public facilities industrial development. should be consistent with adopted Policy 5: The City will actively cooperate with land use policies. other utility providers to establish a Policy 2: When available and permitted under City electrical service territory prevailing power supply contracts, boundary that allows the City’s the City will use its market access to municipal utility to serve new loads. low-cost electricity to provide favorable rates targeted at UE Goal 3: Provide utility facilities that expansion and attraction of ensure environmentally sensitive, safe, industries offering additional family- and reliable service. wage jobs. Policy 1: All utility expansion and Policy 3: Ensure that aesthetic impacts of construction will consider the utilities will be addressed through environment and ways to minimize measures such as landscaping and impacts to it in siting, construction, screening. and use. Policy 2: The City will use the best available UE Goal 2: Maintain existing service levels technology to mitigate adverse to current customers and ensure that impacts resulting from utilities public facilities and services necessary to projects. support development are planned, sized, and constructed to serve new UE Goal 4: Adopt programs to conserve and development. promote sustainable use of resources. Policy 1: Maintain current utility service Policy 1: Establish public outreach programs levels based on local, state, and to promote the conservation of federal standards. resources, waste reduction, reuse, Policy 2: Use a minimum 20-year planning and recycling. horizon to plan for City-provided Policy 2: Implement the City’s utility systems public utilities and identify new management plans. facilities, expansions, and improvements that will be needed. UE Goal 5: Coordinate with outside utility The City will work with other providers for efficient, cost-effective, and purveyors of public services to reliable utility service. provide facilities and services Policy 1: Ensure that land will be made concurrent with development. available for the location of utility Policy 3: Promote the efficient use of land and lines, including location within minimize environmental transportation corridors. disturbance by requiring that the Policy 2: Promote, when feasible, location of facilities of various utilities be new public and private utility 49 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES distribution facilities in shared Overall, the collection system had adequate trenches, and coordination of hydraulic capacity to convey current flows as construction timing to minimize well as future flows. Although the hydraulic construction-related disruptions to analysis indicated relatively few capacity the public and reduce the cost of issues, the collection system is showing its age utility delivery. and a proactive renewal and replacement program has been developed to address this. Policy 3: When and where natural gas franchises exist, promote the All flows collected by the Richland sanitary extension of natural gas distribution sewer collection system are transported to lines to and within the UGA, and treated at the Richland Wastewater constructed or reconstructed. Treatment Plant. Since its completion in 1985, the plant has consistently achieved the Policy 4: Promote a wider range of high-speed discharge requirements specified in its internet providers to encourage National Pollution Discharge Elimination competition. System (NPDES) permit. The plant provides primary sedimentation, followed by WASTEWATER secondary treatment using an activated sludge process. Plant effluent is disinfected with FACILITIES chlorine prior to discharge to the Columbia River. Several renewal and replacement The Richland sanitary sewer system was projects have been identified at the originally developed to serve the Richland Wastewater Treatment Plant through the core area, but has been extended to other planning period. areas as they have developed, including north Richland, south Richland, the Badger Mountain area, and the Horn Rapids WATER SUPPLY community. The sanitary sewer system includes a conveyance system, a wastewater SYSTEM treatment facility, and effluent disposal. A The Richland water system was constructed General Sewer Plan was adopted in 2016, during the 1940s to support the wartime which provides a general evaluation of the activities at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. sewer collection system and Wastewater This temporary system has developed into the Treatment Plant, a Capital Improvement Plan modern permanent water system used in the (CIP) with a particular emphasis on the next City today. The City’s water supply system 20 years, and assessment of the utility’s consists of wells, a surface water treatment financial condition and ability to support the plant, pump stations and chlorinators, recommendations of the CIP. interties, water lines, and reservoirs. A Water The existing Richland sanitary sewer System Plan was completed in 2016 to be collection system serves approximately 40 adopted in 2017, which provides a general square miles of area that is divided into evaluation of the water distribution system seventeen drainage basins. The collection and Water Treatment Plant, a CIP with a system consists of over 262 miles of gravity particular emphasis on the next 20 years, and collection pipes, which range in size from six assessment of the utility’s financial condition inches in diameter to 54 inches in diameter. and ability to support the recommendations of The City owns and operates 14 pump stations, the CIP. ranging in size from 1.5 to 35 horsepower. 50 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES The majority of the population within the over 4000 catch basins and over 127 miles of corporate limits of the City of Richland is gravity pipe in the City. served by the City of Richland Water Utility. There are seven public and privately owned The Utility serves approximately 18,689 pump stations throughout the City. connections (as of 2016), which includes residential, commercial, and industrial users. Some storm water runoff generated within the City is infiltrated via the City’s over 280 UIC The City has a total available water right of facilities. 34,948 acre-feet per year and 43,786 gallons per minute (gpm) for instantaneous flow. The Regional detention/ water quality facilities City appears to have adequate water rights for include 22 ponds, 2 bioretention cells, 6 future growth. The City’s potable water underground storm chambers, and 21 swales. sources include a wellfield and the Columbia Stormwater runoff that does not infiltrate is River Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The conveyed to surface receiving waters via 21 wellfield has a total capacity of 15 million regional outfalls that discharge to the gallons per day (MGD) while the WTP has a Columbia River, the Yakima River, and the capacity of 36 MGD. Source capacity is Amon Wasteway. adequate for future growth, and water supplied to the City of Richland is of high Future improvements of the storm water quality meeting federal and state drinking system are identified to reduce: water standards. . Existing conveyance capacity and The City has approximately 340 miles of flooding issues; pipelines in the water distribution system . Potential future conveyance capacity ranging in size from two inches in diameter to and flooding issues; 36 inches in diameter. There are ten storage . Pollutant loading to receiving water facility sites that provide approximately 22 bodies; and million gallons of storage and ten booster . Chronic system maintenance needs. pumping stations that provide direct water storage to seven pressure zones within the City. Several projects to address capacity as SOLID WASTE well as renewal/replacement have been identified through the planning period. MANAGEMENT The City of Richland Solid Waste Division STORM WATER provides municipal solid waste collection and disposal services to residences and businesses SYSTEM within the City limits. About 26 percent of the solid waste is recycled in Richland based on Richland’s storm water system facilities the 2015 tonnage of generation, recycling, and consist of collection and conveyance, pumps, disposal. underground injection control (UIC) facilities, regional detention/ water quality facilities. The City of Richland owns and operates the and regional outfalls. A Storm Water System Richland Landfill (also known as the Horn Plan was developed by the City in April 2017. Rapids Landfill). The landfill site is 275 acres in size. Approximately 46 acres are permitted Collection and conveyance facilities include for solid waste disposal. The site also includes catch basins, manholes, pipes, forced main, a 14-acre composting facility, a residential and culvert and open channel. There are currently small commercial customer transfer station, a 51 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES scale house and administration building, and a service agreement between Benton PUD and an operations and equipment maintenance the City. building. The City currently runs an energy efficiency The City offers curbside recycling to its program by providing incentives for reduced residential and commercial customers. The energy usage. Its renewable option program City currently operates seven drop-box allows residents to purchase clean, zero- recycling collection centers throughout the emission wind energy. The City also offers City and delivers the collected recyclable items low-interest loans to promote use of solar to Clayton-Ward Recycling in Richland. power. The City’s waste generation is forecast to Electrical service plans are designed and increase to 80,000 tons by 2031. The current upgraded to provide for future growth and space in the Landfill will be used up sometime accommodate new and increased loads. in 2020 at the City’s current rate of waste Richland maintains a performance based level placement. The City is planning for its future of service where failure in one system will not solid waste disposal capacity by exploring two cause failure of other systems and can be options: picked up by other components within eight hours. 1. Expanding landfill capacity on the current site by building a landfill that Future deficiencies are identified based on meets current state and federal design projected loads. The City has identified regulations; or multiple capital improvement projects through the year 2027. Major capital 2. Building a transfer station and hauling improvement projects include: plan, design, waste to a large regional landfill. and construction of a new substation in the It is expected that a decision will be made in Dallas Road and Leslie Road area; construction calendar year 2017, after which preparations of Kingsgate substation for the Horn Rapids will be made to construct the necessary Industrial Park; design and implementation of facilities. Regardless of the disposal smart grid/smart metering infrastructure; alternative selected, the City anticipates and purchase of southwest service area maintaining its current customer service infrastructure. levels at the Richland landfill. ENERGY OTHER AGENCY Richland provides electrical service UTILITIES throughout the City, most of the UGA, and the City’s 50-square mile service territory using Natural Gas Supply 552 miles of primary line and eight Cascade Natural Gas Corporation builds, substations. Ownership and operation of these facilities is shared by the City and the operates, and maintains natural gas Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Bulk distribution facilities serving the City of transmission of electrical power supply to Richland. It currently serves most parts of the customers in the UGA has historically been City. Natural gas is made available provided from the BPA transmission grid, with concurrently with growth to the best of the the local utilities providing final pass-through purveyor’s ability. The City will promote services. Benton PUD also provides power to a locating utility distribution lines together and limited number of people in Richland through 52 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES using existing utility easements wherever possible. Telecommunications Telecommunication in Richland is provided by the licensing agency’s franchise agreements with the City. Telecommunication is mostly regulated at the state level by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The City of Richland currently franchises Charter Communications to serve its population. Charter provides cable TV, Internet, and phone services in Richland. Some other phone and Internet services providers include but are not limited to Verizon, Cellular One, U.S. Cellular, AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, and Cingular Wireless. Telecommunication facilities offer services through cell towers on tall poles, lattice towers, and/or co-located in buildings. As growth occurs within the City, demand for reliable telecommunication services also grows. Telecommunication companies provide adequate services according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Irrigation Only portions of the City of Richland currently have irrigation services. The southern part of the City is served by the Columbia, Kennewick and Badger Mountain Irrigation Districts. Columbia Irrigation District operates an irrigation canal and a pump station in that area. Within the unincorporated UGA, irrigation services are provided by the Columbia and Badger Mountain Irrigation Districts. 53 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT INTRODUCTION In this chapter, you will The Capital Facilities Element addresses facilities that are important for the City’s find: growth in the next 20 years. Accommodation of the additional growth within the City’s . Goals and policies for Capital available land area and the provision of Facilities adequate services for the expected growth are two key aspects to be addressed in the . Parks, recreation, and open comprehensive planning process. The spaces Comprehensive Plan Supporting Analysis (Appendix A) provides additional details of the . Municipal facilities Capital Facilities Plan. . Fire and emergency services This element integrates the Comprehensive Plan with the City’s Capital Improvement Plan . Police services (CIP) for capital facilities budget allocations. . Schools The CIP prioritizes the needs of the City for infrastructure and other capital needs, both . Essential public facilities within the City and the UGA. Prioritization for budget decisions are made based on the goals and policies and future growth indicated in the Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a tool for 54 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES identifying and prioritizing capital projects CF Goal 2: The City will provide capital and major capital purchases for budget facilities that ensure environmentally consideration. The plan provides a project sensitive, safe, and reliable service. planning schedule for at least a six-year period Policy 1: The City will consider ways to and identifies funding sources for projects minimize environmental impacts in approved in the current budget cycle. siting, construction, and use of all The CIP is useful in coordinating community capital facility expansion and planning, determining financial capacity and construction projects. ensuring capital expenditures demonstrate Policy 2: The City will mitigate adverse support for the key elements of the City’s impacts resulting from capital Strategic Plan. The CIP is comprised of facilities projects according to the projects that maintain, enhance, or construct State Environmental Policy Act new facilities and infrastructure. (SEPA) and other local, state and The Richland CIP uses many revenue sources federal requirements. to fund the capital investment projects Policy 3: The City will locate capital facilities identified in the CIP, including various taxes, identified as essential public revenues, bonds, and grants. The City also facilities to provide the necessary collects park impact fees to mitigate park service to the intended users with impacts. Impact fees collected from specific the least impact on surrounding land park zones are used within that park district uses. to address the impact by providing park and facilities according to the standards set in the CF Goal 3: Provide adequate resources for 2014-2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space capital improvements and make efficient Plan. use of fiscal and other resources. Policy 1: Prioritize capital improvement GOALS AND POLICIES needs that are consistent with overall planning goals. General Goals and Policies Parks, Recreation and Open CF Goal 1: Ensure that adequate infrastructure and public facilities exist or Space can be provided concurrent with new CF Goal 4: Provide an integrated system of development takes place. parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open Policy 1: The City will work with other spaces as an asset consistent with the purveyors of public services to Parks, Trails, Open Space, and Facilities provide facilities and services Master Plan that enhances the concurrent with development. community’s quality of life. Policy 2: The City will strive to ensure Policy 1: Implement the Parks, Trails, Open convenient and safe student access Space, and Facilities Master Plan and to school sites. programs for park and recreation facilities. 55 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES CF Goal 6: Identify, prioritize, and preserve unique natural habitat, ecologically critical areas, shorelines, and significant landforms and develop public recreational activities appropriate to these resources. Policy 1: Develop property and ecological management programs consistent with the SMP, and Critical Areas Ordinance. Policy 2: Provide public access and use of the Columbia River and Yakima River shoreline consistent with the SMP. Policy 2: Coordinate the development of City of Richland trails, open space, and other recreational facilities and programs with other municipal facilities development, where appropriate. Policy 3: Develop and adopt Master Plans for specific parks as necessary. CF Goal 5: Provide diverse active and Policy 3: Evaluate opportunities to acquire passive recreational opportunities for and/or protect additional open residents and visitors of all ages, based on space to protect significant needs. landforms, critical habitat areas, and appropriate native vegetation areas. Policy 1: Develop participation and interest in organized and individual recreation Policy 4: Promote environmental education based on trends and changing in an appropriate manner based on lifestyles. the sensitivity of the subject area. Policy 2: Provide adequate facilities to meet CF Goal 7: Enhance the community and the sports and active recreational region’s cultural and historic heritage needs of different age groups. through features incorporated in Policy 3: Help citizens make full use of community and regional parks. existing facilities through increased Policy 1: In cooperation with the Arts public awareness, revised and clear Commission, incorporate art in maps, and directional signage. suitable public locations. 56 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES CF Goal 8: Extend and improve the multi- Municipal Facilities use trail system to link parks, activity centers, schools, and employment centers. CF Goal 10: Provide municipal facilities Policy 1: Identify desirable trail linkages and as needed for efficient services, rapid trail extensions needed to connect response times, and convenient customer with the City's trail network as part service. of existing trail plan. Policy 1: Consider leveraging investments in new municipal facilities that help the City achieve other goals and operate efficiently. CF Goal 11: The City’s investment in municipal facilities should, to the extent practicable, encourage additional private investment. Policy 1: Consider strategically locating certain municipal facilities in areas that can act as catalysts for private developments. Schools Fire, Police, and Emergency CF Goal 9: Work with the Richland and Services Kennewick School Districts to help meet the needs of the school districts to serve CF Goal 12: The City will provide the community. efficient, cost-effective, and concurrent Policy 1: Coordinate with the school districts levels of public safety services designed to to identify locations of future school maintain quality of life. sites. Policy 1: The City will identify the funding Policy 2: Continue to work closely with the mechanism to construct and staff Richland and Kennewick School fire and emergency service facilities Districts and special user groups to in areas of the City wherever five promote joint use recreation hundred homes or more are located programs and facilities. outside a four-minute drive time from an existing Richland Fire & Policy 3: Develop and maintain safe routes to Emergency Services facility or a schools by pedestrian and other neighboring jurisdiction facility with modes of transportation. similar staffing levels participating in an automatic aid agreement. Policy 2: The City will identify a funding mechanism to increase staffing levels from three to six in station’s initial response districts when the resources/crew out of service norm 57 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES reaches 4.8 hours per 24-hour prevention to increase the level of period for emergency response. community awareness. Policy 3: Policy 3: The City will identify the Policy 2: Emphasize continued cooperation funding mechanism to construct and through inter-local agreements with staff Fire & Emergency Service rural fire districts, fire, and police facilities in areas of our city agencies of adjacent jurisdictions wherever 1350 or more employees and other public safety service work outside a 4 minute drive time providers. from an existing Richland Fire & Policy 3: Evaluate the adequacy of public Emergency Services facility or a safety facilities and equipment, neighboring jurisdiction facility with mutual aid agreements, and similar staffing levels participating personnel staffing and program in an automatic aid agreement. needs, for the present and for Policy 4: The City will evaluate the adequacy of changes in needs with anticipated the public safety facilities and growth. equipment, mutual and auto aid Policy 4: Ensure quality public safety agreements, and personnel staffing personnel to serve the community. levels and deployment needs for the present and projected change. Library Facilities CF Goal 13: Maintain and improve safe neighborhoods in Richland. CF Goal 15: Maintain the Richland Public Library as a safe, inviting, inclusive Policy 1: Maintain an adequate force of police destination, as well as a center of creativity officers throughout the City. and innovation that also offers services, Policy 2: Implement physical planning and collections, and gathering spaces that meet Crime Prevention Through diverse needs. Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to enhance user surveillance, de-opportunize criminal activities, and minimize potential for crimes. Policy 3: Create a high level of public awareness and support from the community for positive engagement with the police and crime prevention and deterrence programs CF Goal 14: Provide efficient, cost- Policy 1: Provide library facilities appropriate effective, and concurrent levels of public for Richland’s population, safety services designed to maintain circulation, technology, books, and quality of life. material resources. Policy 1: Maintain community education Policy 2: Maintain adequate service levels, programs on crime and fire based on comparative statistics gathered by the Washington State 58 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES Library for libraries of a similar Richland Parks and Public Facilities statistical size. Department offers events, aquatic, and athletics programs in multiple City-owned Policy 3: Maintain and accommodate facilities (see Table CF-2). Listed below is a technological advances in resource brief sample of activity categories with and information management. categories changing based on demand: . Aquatics swim lessons, lap swim, open PARKS, RECREATION, swim pre-school educational activities . Arts & Crafts, General Education-chess, AND OPEN SPACE hunter education, first aid, and more . Dog training, park ranger programs, Richland’s parks system consists of geocaching, hikes, and classes neighborhood parks, community parks, . Home and garden, language, computer and regional parks, special use areas, linear parks, technologies and natural open spaces in 2,286 acres of land. . Fitness Although some natural open spaces are . Yoga, martial arts, dance, wellness-check- included, many natural open space areas are ups not included in the park system. Richland’s . Sports: team and individual sports natural open space in general is discussed . Adventure camp for youth under the Land Use Element. . Cards, socials trips Table CF-1: Park Categories Table CF-2: School District and City of Richland Facilities Park type Acres Number of Parks Neighborhood Parks 78.6 25 Facility Type Existing Community Parks 220 4 Inventory Youth Baseball Game Fields 10 Fields Regional Parks 170 2 Youth Baseball Practice Fields 12 Fields Special Use Areas 702 11 Youth Softball Game Fields 5 Fields Linear Parks 240 9 Youth Softball Practice Fields 10 Fields Natural Open Space 873.98 7 Adult Softball Fields 4 Fields Indoor Basketball Practice 7 Courts Total Parks and 2,285.6 58 Courts (Richland School Recreation Areas District) In addition to City-owned parks, Richland Indoor Basketball Game 5 Courts residents enjoy parks and recreational Courts (Richland School facilities owned by other agencies such as the District) Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve owned Indoor Volleyball Courts 21 Courts by Benton County, the open space owned by Outdoor Swimming Pool 1 Pool USACE, and Richland School District facilities, Youth Soccer Practice Fields 27 Fields etc. Youth Lacrosse Game Fields 0 Fields The City also has a system of trails consisting Youth Lacrosse Practice 0 Fields of Class 1 trails, secondary trails, and soft Fields trails. The existing trails map (Fig. TE-6) Youth Football Game Fields 1 Field indicates the locations and distribution of Youth Football Practice Fields 0 Fields trails throughout the City. Golf Driving Ranges 1 Range Golf, 18-Hole Courses 1 Course 59 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES Facility Type Existing The Community Center was constructed in 2002 and serves a dual role as a new senior Inventory center and a recreation and meeting facility. It Archery Ranges 1 Course also houses the administrative offices of the Skateboard Park 22,700 sf Parks Department. Outdoor Tennis Courts 28 Courts The Development Services Center building As the City grows, the use of park and was acquired from the federal government as recreation facilities will increase. The current surplus property and renovated to become a inventory of neighborhood parkland is one-stop planning and development facility. adequate to meet the future demand. New areas re-designated with this Comprehensive The City’s shops complex is located on a 160- Plan update will require one additional acre parcel near the Queensgate interchange. community park to serve the area. There is a The complex was constructed in 1999. In need to complete the park amenities at Badger 2010, the City constructed an addition to Mountain Park and Hanford Legacy Park. house the City's IT data center. The complex Master plans have been completed for each consists of three separate buildings and Community Park. Additional recreational outdoor storage. facilities will be needed such as sports fields An evaluation of the City Hall building was and courts, golf courses, etc. done last in 2003 and was assessed that the Although Richland includes more open space facility was inadequate in size and flexibility than adjacent communities do, there is and does not comply with basic accessibility community interest in preserving open space. and energy code requirements. Based on this, Approximately 34 acres of Urban Reserve land a new City Hall has been planned across the along the Yakima River is re-designated to street from its current location, in the parking Natural Open Space (Table LU-3). The need lot of the Federal Courthouse. The new for open space and associated cost to maintain building will be three stories, approximately them should be further assessed through 46,000 square feet, and will combine the City stakeholders and public involvement. Hall, the City Hall Annex, and the Development Services Building into one facility, therefore eliminating three aging buildings. MUNICIPAL Construction will begin in 2017 and will be completed in 2019. FACILITIES An assessment of major municipal facilities is This section describes the City of Richland’s available in the supporting analysis document administrative buildings and other municipal (Appendix A), under the Capital Facilities facilities, including City Hall, City Hall Annex, Element. Community Center, Development Services Center, and the City Shops and Warehouse Facility. The current City Hall, located at the intersection of Swift Boulevard and George Washington Way was constructed in 1959. It houses the Council Chambers, along with a few other departments. The City Hall Annex adjacent to it was built in 1977. 60 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES is located at 871 George Washington Way. The FIRE AND station was constructed in 2001. The Richland Police Department established a EMERGENCY partnership with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) in 2002 to SERVICES AND better monitor criminals who are under active DOC supervision and living in Richland. At present, Richland Police is also leading the FACILITIES Benton County Emergency Management Fire and emergency medical services are a key Agency’s activities. part of public safety services for the citizens of Based on 2015 and 2016 data, the incidence of Richland and the thousands of visitors and some types of crime is decreasing while other workers who pass through the City. The City types are increasing. For code enforcement of Richland has a professional fire department, cases, calls for service, code violations, and which provides fire and life safety protection, citizen complaints are decreasing as shown in emergency medical services (EMS), technical the table below. rescue and hazardous materials response to citizens, visitors, and the business community. Figure CF-1: Code Violations The Richland Fire & Emergency Services 2000 Department also provides Advanced Life 1500 Support EMS through Inter-local Agreements 1000 to segments of unincorporated areas of 2015 Benton County. 500 2016 The Richland Fire & Emergency Services 0 Department has developed a facility Calls for Nuisance Citizen service code complaint deployment model based on the current and violations cases projected needs of the community over the next 10 years. This plan encompasses Richland Police provides a value-based potential growth and development in the service. Richland measures its levels of service community, current and future urban growth for public safety based on the committed and boundaries, the City of Richland uncommitted time of the officers and support transportation improvement plan, and staff. Future growth will increase demand for industry standard response times. The facility police protection services and police deployment model aligns with the City of department community programs. However, Richland Core Focus Areas as well as meets the Department is currently not seeking an the mission and vision of Richland Fire & increase in the number of police officers as it Emergency Services. aims to meet its demand through an efficient allocation of committed time. It continues its POLICE SERVICES current programs of community services and crime prevention programs. The Richland Police Department provides law enforcement services within the City limits. Law enforcement within the unincorporated LIBRARY FACILITIES UGA is currently provided by the Benton Library services for Richland residents are County Sheriff’s office. The Police Department provided primarily by the Richland Public 61 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES Library, operated by the City of Richland Parks sites within the UGAs. Coordination between and Public Facilities Department. Additional the school district and City during the planning library services are available at the process helps addressing the siting issues. Washington State University (WSU) Consolidated Information Center (CIC), Columbia Basin College in Pasco, and the Mid- ESSENTIAL PUBLIC Columbia Library System in the adjacent jurisdictions. The Kadlec Neurological FACILITIES Resource Center has a specialized library on Essential Public Facilities (EPF) include neurological disorders that is open to the facilities that are typically difficult to site due public. to difficulties in finding the suitable and appropriate locations and perceived or real SCHOOLS environmental, economic, or social impacts. Examples of EPF include airports, state Richland is served by both Richland and education facilities, state and local Kennewick School Districts, as the school correctional facilities, solid waste handling district borders do not follow the facilities, state or regional transportation municipalities’ geographic borders. Schools facilities, the interstate highway system etc. serving Richland students are as follows: Cities and counties are required to establish a Elementary schools: Badger Mountain, process for identifying and siting essential Jason Lee, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Marcus public facilities and adopt or amend its Whitman, Orchard, Sacajawea, Tapteal, White development regulations as necessary to Bluffs, William Wiley, and Vista. provide for the siting of secure community Middle schools: Carmichael, Chief Joseph, transition facilities. Enterprise, and Desert Hills. Richland reviews the siting of such facilities High schools: Richland High, Hanford High, with a process established in the Richland Rivers Edge, Three Rivers HomeLink, and Municipal Code (RMC 23.42.060, Essential Kamiakin. public facilities). Special education schools located outside Richland but serving the region include: Delta High School (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) located in Pasco and Tri- Tech Skills Center located in Kennewick. School districts provide services based on population growth. Currently, the planned growth of the Badger Mountain South area is creating the need for future schools in this area. The Richland School District is planning to expand service in this area on approximately 54 acres owned by the school district. Adequate services such as roads, utilities, and safety are needed in this area to serve the school site once built. The school districts face challenges in locating school 62 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA REFERENCES REFERENCES Anchor QEA, 2014. City of Richland Shoreline Inventory, Analysis and Characterization Report. 2014. 63 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA APPENDICES APPENDICES A. Comprehensive Plan Supporting Analysis B. Benton County Countywide Planning Policies C. Environmental Impact Statement Summary Document D. Public Involvement Summary E. City of Richland Shoreline Master Program Update , 2014 F. City of Richland Capital Improvement Plan 2017 to 2030 G. 2015 General Sewer Plan Update H. City of Richland Comprehensive Water System Plan, 2017 I. City of Richland Storm Water Management Plan , March 2016 J. City of Richland 2011 Solid Waste Management Plan K. Parks, Trails, Open Space and Facilities Master Plan, 2014-2019 L. Strategic Leadership Plan 64 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUPPORTING ANALYSIS October 3, 2017 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page i DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Prepared for: City of Richland Prepared by: Oneza & Associates With assistance from: Anchor QEA ECONorthwest J‐U‐B Engineers Inc. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page ii DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................. iii  Introduction and Background .......................................................................................................................... 1  Section One ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1  Economic Development ....................................................................................................................................... 5  Section One ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5  Section Two ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6  Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 6  Future Growth Forecasts .......................................................................................................................................... 17  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19  Challenges and Opportunities ................................................................................................................................ 19  Land Use ................................................................................................................................................................. 21  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21  Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 21  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21  Description of Land Uses .......................................................................................................................................... 21  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25  Population Trend ......................................................................................................................................................... 25  Population Forecast .................................................................................................................................................... 26  Future Land Capacity ................................................................................................................................................. 27  Addressing the Demand ............................................................................................................................................ 30  Section Four ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33  Natural Environment ................................................................................................................................................. 33  Housing .................................................................................................................................................................. 36  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 36  Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 36  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36  Exinting Inventory and Programs ......................................................................................................................... 36  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 37  Projected Needs ............................................................................................................................................................ 37  City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page iii DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Transportation .................................................................................................................................................... 38  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 38  Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 38  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39  Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 39  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43  Level of Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 43  Section Four ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45  Deficiencies and Improvements ............................................................................................................................ 45  Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................... 64  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 64  Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 64  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65  Wastewater Facilities ................................................................................................................................................. 65  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70  Water Supply System ................................................................................................................................................. 70  Section Four ........................................................................................................................................................................ 74  Storm Water System ................................................................................................................................................... 74  Section Five ......................................................................................................................................................................... 78  Solid Waste Management ......................................................................................................................................... 78  Section Six ............................................................................................................................................................................ 84  Energy/Electrical Power........................................................................................................................................... 84  Utilities by Other Providers ............................................................................................................................ 88  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 88  Natural Gas Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 88  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 88  Telecommunications .................................................................................................................................................. 88  Section Three ...................................................................................................................................................................... 90  Irrigation District Facilities...................................................................................................................................... 90  Capital Facilities .................................................................................................................................................. 91  Section One .......................................................................................................................................................................... 91  Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 91  Section Two ......................................................................................................................................................................... 92  Parks, Recreation, and Open Space ...................................................................................................................... 92  City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page iv DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Section Three ................................................................................................................................................................... 102  Municipal Facilities .................................................................................................................................................. 102  Section Four ..................................................................................................................................................................... 108  Fire and Emergency Services and Facilities ................................................................................................... 108  Section Five ...................................................................................................................................................................... 111  Police Service Facilities .......................................................................................................................................... 111  Section Six ......................................................................................................................................................................... 115  Library Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................... 115  Section Seven ................................................................................................................................................................... 116  Schools ........................................................................................................................................................................... 116  Section Eight .................................................................................................................................................................... 120  Essential Public Facilities ...................................................................................................................................... 120  References ........................................................................................................................................................... 121  List of Figures Figure ED‐1: Real GDP Kennewick‐Richland Metropolitan Statistical Area (in millions) ........................ 6  Figure ED‐2: Benton and Franklin County Annual Population Growth, 2000‐2016 .................................. 7  Figure ED‐3: GDP per Capita, 2001‐2015 ..................................................................................................................... 7  Figure ED‐4: Benton and Franklin Counties Cumulative Employment by Sector ........................................ 8  Figure ED‐5: Benton and Franklin Counties Cumulative Percent Employment Growth by Sector ....... 9  Figure ED‐6: Benton and Franklin Counties Employment Concentration and Change by Sector, 2006‐2015 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9  Figure ED‐7: Hanford and PNNL Employment, Fiscal Year 2009 to Fiscal Year 2016 ............................. 10  Figure ED‐8: Commercial Building Sizes and Types in Richland ...................................................................... 11  Figure ED‐9: Labor Force Participation ...................................................................................................................... 12  Figure ED‐10: Total Employment, 1990 ‐ 2016 ....................................................................................................... 12  Figure ED‐11: Unemployment Rate, 1990 ‐ 2016 ................................................................................................... 13  Figure ED‐12: Median Household Income ................................................................................................................. 13  Figure ED‐13: Share of Population Living in Poverty, 2011 ‐ 2015................................................................. 14  Figure ED‐14: Age Distribution, Average from 2011 – 2015 ............................................................................. 14  Figure ED‐15: Select Category Sales, Richland in 2016 Dollars (in Millions) .............................................. 16  Figure ED‐16: Taxable Retail Sales in Millions Indexed to 2000 ....................................................................... 16  Figure LU‐1: Population Growth in Richland in the Last 10 Years ................................................................... 26  Figure LU‐2: Richland and Benton County’s Population Forecast .................................................................... 27  Figure LU‐3: Future Land Use Map ................................................................................................................................ 32  City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page v DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure T‐1: Functionally Classified Roads ................................................................................................................... 52  Figure T‐2: Number of Lanes ............................................................................................................................................ 53  Figure T‐3: Intersection Traffic Control ....................................................................................................................... 54  Figure T‐4: 2016 All Day Traffic Counts ....................................................................................................................... 55  Figure T‐5: 2016 Peak Traffic Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 56  Figure T‐6: Bike Routes and Paths ................................................................................................................................. 57  Figure T‐7: Airport and Port Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 58  Figure T‐8: Transit Routes ................................................................................................................................................. 59  Figure T‐9: Volume to Capacity Ratio ........................................................................................................................... 60  Figure T‐10: Intersection Traffic Control Evaluations ........................................................................................... 61  Figure T‐11: 2017 ‐ 2022 Six‐Year TIP ......................................................................................................................... 62  Figure T‐12: Transportation Improvements .............................................................................................................. 63  Figure U‐1: Utility Service Areas ..................................................................................................................................... 64  Figure U‐2: Sanitary Sewer Mains .................................................................................................................................. 69  Figure U‐3: Water Mains ..................................................................................................................................................... 73  Figure U4: Storm Water ...................................................................................................................................................... 77  Figure U‐5: Solid Waste ....................................................................................................................................................... 83  Figure U‐6: Major Electrical Transmission Lines ..................................................................................................... 87  Figure CF‐1: Parks, Schools and Open Space .......................................................................................................... 101  Figure CF‐2: Municipal Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 107  Figure CF‐3: Emergency Service Zone ....................................................................................................................... 110  Figure CF‐4: Code Enforcement Incidents ............................................................................................................... 112  Figure CF‐5: Police Patrol Zone .................................................................................................................................... 114  Figure CF‐6: Schools .......................................................................................................................................................... 119  City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page vi DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND SECTION ONE   INTRODUCTION This document elaborates on the discussion in the Core Comprehensive Plan. It also contains technical analysis of most of the Comprehensive Plan elements. Organization of this document follows the same hierarchy of elements as in the Core Comprehensive Plan with additional information included in it. Every comprehensive plan must include key pieces to fulfill its purpose of providing a yardstick for future government activities. The following terms have special meanings in comprehensive planning and it’s important to understand their meaning and purpose. Vision Statement: The Vision Statement is the target the City decides to aim for. It is a verbal picture of what Richland will be like at the end of the period covered by a comprehensive plan. An important part of future decision‐making should be to ask, “Which of our choices will best help us become like the City described in the vision statement?” Existing Conditions Inventory: We can’t decide how to get from the present to our desired future without a clear picture of where we are today. That’s why comprehensive plans must include a detailed inventory of the existing state of the City: How are our roads? Is our water system adequate to accommodate future growth? Do we have the parks and other recreation facilities to satisfy the community’s desire for such public amenities? Goals: If the Vision Statement defines the target for comprehensive planning, then goals are like individual points on the target. We set as goals the distinct achievements we hope for: maintain adequate and affordable housing; avoid traffic congestion; protect natural resources; ensure economic vitality. We have reached our vision if all our goals are accomplished. Policies: Goals are what we want to accomplish; policies define how we accomplish them. For each goal established in a comprehensive plan, one or more policies define the steps that goal calls for. If we have a goal of protecting natural resources, for example, we might establish a policy that says that development shall be restricted on and near wetlands. Planning Time Frame: A comprehensive plan must define time frames for achieving its vision and goals. These time frames are called the planning horizons. In Washington State, comprehensive plans use both a ten‐year short‐term planning horizon and a 20‐year long‐term planning horizon. The long‐term planning horizon is the full period for achieving the vision in our Vision Statement. The short‐term planning horizon is the period for which we can make more concrete plans for specific steps toward our goals. These are the features that a Comprehensive Plan needs to include in order to act as our yardstick for the future. The Comprehensive Plan must apply these features to specific aspects of the City’s life. The parts of a plan addressing each of these are commonly called “elements.” Under State law, all Washington city and county comprehensive plans must address at least five specific elements: land use, transportation, utilities, capital facilities, and housing. Each element includes an inventory of existing conditions as well as goals and policies specific to the element. In addition to the City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA required five elements, the City of Richland has chosen to include an optional economic development element in this Comprehensive Plan. The final feature of comprehensive plans in Washington is a Finance Plan. This is the proposal for specific capital improvements required over the short‐term (six‐year) planning horizon. It describes projects to be carried out, their estimated costs, a schedule for completing them, and a plan to pay for them. Financing plans from the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) are included under the Capital Facilities and Utilities Chapters in this document. GMA AND BACKGROUND The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) includes 14 broad goals for comprehensive planning, which local governments must balance to develop an approach consistent with their vision of the future. The 14 GMA goals are as follows: 1. Urban Growth ‐ Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. 2. Reduce Sprawl ‐ Reduce inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low‐ density development. 3. Transportation ‐ Encourage efficient multi‐modal transportation systems based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. 4. Housing ‐ Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of the state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. 5. Economic Development ‐ Encourage economic development throughout the state consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of the state, especially for the unemployed and the disadvantaged, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacity of the state’s natural resources, public services, and public facilities. 6. Property Rights ‐ Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory action. 7. Permits ‐ Application for state and local government permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner. 8. Natural Resource Industries ‐ Maintain and enhance natural resource‐based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forest lands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. 9. Open Space and Recreation ‐ Encourage the retention of open space and development of recreation opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks. 10. Environment ‐ Protect the environment and enhance the state’s high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. 11. Citizen Participation and Coordination ‐ Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to resolve conflicts. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA 12. Public Facilities and Service ‐ Ensure that public facilities and services necessary to support development are adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use, without decreasing the current service levels below locally established minimum standards. 13. Historic Preservation ‐ Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures that have historical or archaeological significance. 14. Shoreline Management – Develop a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) pursuant to Shoreline Management Act (SMA). The goals and policies of a shoreline master program for a county or city approved under chapter 90.58 RCW shall be considered a part of the county or city's comprehensive plan. Under the GMA, comprehensive plans should identify essential public facilities that often are difficult to site and ensure that locations for them will be available. These facilities include airports, state education facilities, state, or regional transportation facilities, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and in‐patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, and group homes. Local comprehensive plans may not prevent outright the location or provision of such facilities. Richland will participate in the siting study for any of these facilities when they are identified for potential siting within the City. CONSISTENCY AND CONCURRENCY GMA requires that the Comprehensive Plan must be internally consistent for objectives, goals, policies, text, and maps. At the same time, the comprehensive plans of adjacent jurisdictions must also be consistent and capital budget decisions must be made in conformance with each jurisdiction’s adopted Comprehensive Plan. The consistency progresses from the broad goal, through its policies, and then to specific actions. The maps of the Plan augment both the text and even the goals and policies. For example, the land use map included in the Land Use Element is, in essence, a graphic policy statement regarding future land development in Richland. As such, the land use policy serves, and is served by, the transportation, housing, utilities, and capital facilities elements. Based upon the land use designations on the Land Use Map, private and public sector service providers can project future locational demands for water, sewer, natural gas, electrical power, roads, fire protection, transit, emergency response, communications, and other services All development regulations within the City of Richland are required to match with each other and with the Comprehensive Plan. These include the zoning and subdivision codes, the Critical Areas Ordinance, the Shoreline Master Program, and any other City regulation as contained in the Richland Municipal Code and other adopted plans such as the Park & Recreation Plan and the Storm Water Management Plan. A complete listing of adopted plans is included as an Appendix of the Core Comprehensive Plan. The consistency also applies to adjacent jurisdictions such as Benton County, through the County‐ wide Planning Policies (CWPP), and the adjacent cities of West Richland and Kennewick. GMA defines concurrency to mean that needed improvements for water, sewer, and transportation are in place at the time of development; or in the case of transportation, that a financial commitment exists to complete the improvements within six years. There must be a baseline standard established to use when evaluating the anticipated impacts of new development to determine if concurrency can be met. The minimum acceptable performance level has been chosen as the baseline, and is defined as the level of service (LOS). Levels of service City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA should be realistic. Setting them too high could result in little or no growth, and would be contrary to GMA. Setting them too low could cause unmanaged growth without optimum service. AMENDMENTS Amendments to the comprehensive plan are legislative actions requiring City Council approval. Amendments must be approved as prescribed by GMA. With a few exceptions, they cannot be considered more often than once per year and in accordance with specific procedures. Major updates occur by legislative action on an eight‐year cycle as established by RCW 36.70A.130 (4)(c). Amendments can be requested by the City or by private individuals. Multiple applications for amendments will be considered in a single legislative review process in order to evaluate the potential cumulative effect of the requests. All amendment requests require a public hearing with the Planning Commission. They make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will approve or deny the amendments in a public hearing. Public involvement with this process is required and encouraged through direction of the Richland Public Participation Plan. Annual amendments will address the issues of major or minor land use classification changes; changes to the goals, policies, and text of the comprehensive plan; changes to supporting data and implementation; changes to the land use maps; and changes to the inventories and technical documents. Every ten years, the annual amendment review may be combined with the required review of the urban growth area to determine the next twenty‐years’ anticipated growth. This ten‐year review will use the comprehensive plans of each county and city and the permitted densities of the incorporated and un‐incorporated areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(3). Exceptions to the annual amendment limitation, according to RCW 36.70A.130, include the adoption of a subarea plan; the development of an initial subarea plan for economic development located outside of the one hundred year floodplain in a county that has completed a state‐funded pilot project that is based on watershed characterization and local habitat assessment; shoreline master programs; or the amendment of the capital facilities element occurring concurrently with the adoption or amendment of the City’s budget. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTION ONE  INTRODUCTION PURPOSE The economic development element of the comprehensive plan is intended to guide investments through a framework of strategy and policy with the overall goal of growing economic opportunities in the City. The intent is to identify sound economic development practices to build a strong economy where local businesses are welcomed and encouraged by the City and ensure the economy is resilient, dynamic, and sustainable for current and future generations. The City’s ability to understand their competitive advantages and proactively work to attract cutting edge employers will in turn create more living wage jobs which will in turn produce municipal revenues for maintaining and enhancing quality service levels, infrastructure, and facilities. Strategies outlined in the economic development element are designed to work in concert with the other comprehensive plan elements herein. This element is intended to be consistent with and build upon existing documents such as the policies and strategies outlined in the CWPP, Strategic Leadership Plan, and community visioning documents. The roles of the policies laid out in this plan are to 1) create strong City leadership for economic development, 2) ensure that appropriate land capacity and infrastructure can support future employment and housing growth, and 3) articulate a business environment that supports a dynamic, prosperous, and equitable economy. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW Washington State’s GMA includes economic development as a central goal and integral to a thriving city. Economic development connects to and is instrumental in informing the other elements of the comprehensive plan; without a strong local economy, goals related to land use, housing, capital planning, and transportation serve little value. It is due to the hard work and good fortune of the residents and businesses located in the City of Richland that the City has a strong and growing economic base. It is important, however, to consider Richland within the context of the other two Tri‐Cities – Pasco and Kennewick – to which the region’s economy is inextricably linked. The City of Richland’s economy is explored in this section by first examining what drives the growth in the regional economy and then discussing Richland’s role in the economy and some implications for growing as part of this plan. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION TWO  EXISTING CONDITIONS REGIONAL ECONOMIC TRENDS Gross Domestic Product The economy of the Tri‐Cities region is primarily a service‐based economy. Goods producing industries (such as manufacturing) make up less than 25 percent of the total economic output. Figure ED‐1 shows the trend of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016 inflation‐adjusted dollars. The Tri‐Cities economy was less impacted by the recession in 2008 than the rest of the nation due to the increase in employment at Hanford and PNNL as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The total output declined from $10.3 billion in 2010 to $8.6 billion in 2014, partly due to the end of ARRA and partly reflecting the national recession trends. However, most recent data (not shown) have indicated that economic conditions have continued to improve over the past two years. Figure ED-1: Real GDP Kennewick-Richland Metropolitan Statistical Area (in millions) $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 Private goods- producing $6,000 industries Private $4,000 services- providing industries $2,000 $0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2016 The Tri‐Cities region (Benton and Franklin Counties) has realized strong population growth over the last 20 years, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent. Much of that growth occurred in the mid 2000’s fueled by in‐migration responding to the growth in jobs, but population growth has slowed since 2010. Calendar year 2015 was the first year in 20 years where net in‐migration was nearly zero, where the same amount of people moved out of the region than to the region. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure ED-2: Benton and Franklin County Annual Population Growth, 2000-2016 8,000 Natrual Increase 7,000 Net Migration 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Source: Washington Office of Financial Management, 2016 On a GDP per capita basis, the Tri‐Cities region is not as productive when compared to Washington State and to the nation. On this measure, the region has been slower to recover than the state as whole. GDP per capita is the most common economic performance indicator of regions. GDP per capita is calculated by measuring Gross Domestic Product in a year, and dividing it by the population. The reasons for the lower GDP per capita in the region are complex but are due to the large presence of government‐supported activities. These activities are, on the whole, less productive than emerging information technology or business services, which have become increasingly productive by comparison. Figure ED-3: GDP per Capita, 2001-2015 $60 $50 $40 $30 of Dollars) of Dollars) $20 $10 Real GDP per Capita (Thousands (Thousands GDP per Capita Real $0 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Kennewick-Richland MSA Washington Nation Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2016 EMPLOYER TRENDS The Tri‐Cities is unique in that its employment base is dominated by a select number of large employers. Roughly one in five of estimated 116,000 jobs in the Benton‐Franklin area are for one of the ten largest firms/agencies listed below. Eight of the ten top employers in the Tri‐Cities are City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA located in Richland, a legacy largely of significant federal investments in the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. These sectors employ many talented workers, many of whom live in Richland. Table ED-1: Top Ten Tri-Cities Employers Company Industry Employees Battelle/Pacific Northwest National 1 Laboratory Research & Development 4,365 2 Kadlec Regional Medical Center Health Services 3,304 3 Bechtel National Engineering & Construction 2,898 4 ConAgra Foods Food Processing 2,727 5 Kennewick School District Education 2,130 Washington River Protection 6 Solutions Environmental Remediation Services 2,077 7 Pasco School District Education 2,015 8 Mission Support Alliance, LLC Support Services, Hanford/DOE Site 1,928 9 Richland School District Education 1,500 10 CH2M Hill Environmental Remediation Services 1,400 Source: Tri‐City Development Council (TRIDEC), link. Accessed February 14, 2017 Total Employment by Industry Sector Employment in the Tri‐Cities region increased from 2006‐2015 by over 22,000 jobs with an average annual growth rate of 2.0 percent. There are roughly 116,000 jobs in the region. All industries experienced positive employment growth by the end of the 10‐year period. However, from 2011 to 2014 employment slightly declined as spending cuts at Hanford impacted the entire regional economy. Figure ED-4: Benton and Franklin Counties Cumulative Employment by Sector 120,000 Not Classified 100,000 Manufacturing 80,000 Government Education 60,000 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 40,000 Construction/Resources Warehouse, Transportation, Utilities 20,000 Retail 0 Services 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: Washington State Employment Security Department Education, while small in total numbers, grew the most in the region. Warehousing, transportation, and utilities; manufacturing; wholesale trade (the main users of industrial land); and agriculture all City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA grew faster than the regional average. Employment in the retail and finance, insurance, and real estate sectors grew the least. Figure ED-5: Benton and Franklin Counties Cumulative Percent Employment Growth by Sector Source: Washington State Employment Security Department The chart below shows the local concentration of jobs by sector (location quotient) along with measures of industry size and average annual employment change in the Tri‐Cities region. Location quotients measure the concentration of jobs in a sector compared to the statewide average. A value of 1.0 signifies that the sector possesses the same level of employment concentration as the state. Values above 1.0 are more concentrated than the state average. The size of the bubble represents the number of jobs within that sector. Sectors with sizable employment and higher than average concentration, represent strengths for the region. Fast growing sectors, even if they are not very large, represent potential opportunity areas. Figure ED-6: Benton and Franklin Counties Employment Concentration and Change by Sector, 2006-2015 4.00 3.50 Ag/Forestry 3.00 2.50 2.00 Construction/ 1.50 Resources Location Quotient Quotient Location 1.00 Retail Services 0.50 Government Warehouse, Finance, Manufacturing Transportation, Utilities Insurance, Education 0.00 Real Estate Wholesale Trade -0.50 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% Average Annual Growth Rate Source: Washington State Employment Security Department City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA In the Tri‐Cities region, the largest sectors ‐ services and government ‐ have a similar concentration as the state and the region are growing at a rate of one to three percent a year, indicating they are the base of the regional economy. The agriculture sector is a strength in the Tri‐Cities; it is much more concentrated relative to the state and is growing at a rate of 3.7 percent per year. Education; manufacturing; wholesale trade; and warehousing, transportation, and utilities are also growing at a rate of more than three percent a year, but are smaller and less prevalent in the Tri‐Cities compared to the state. Much of the growth in food manufacturing; wholesale trade; and warehousing, transportation and utilities may be related to the growth and prevalence of the agriculture sector in the Tri‐Cities. Hanford Employment While total employment increased over the last ten years, employment at Hanford decreased by over 2,800 jobs in the 2012 fiscal year as part of federal spending cuts. This decrease was part of a region‐wide decline in employment from 2012 and 2013, and also the end of ARRA funding. It may also be what led to the decrease in regional GDP shown in Figure ED‐1. Figure ED-7: Hanford and PNNL Employment, Fiscal Year 2009 to Fiscal Year 2016 18,000 16,000 14,000 PNNL 12,000 10,000 DOE-ORP: Waste Treatment Plant 8,000 6,000 DOE-ORP: Tank Operations 4,000 DOE-RL 2,000 0 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 Source: Tri‐City Development Council (TRIDEC), 2016 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRENDS With much of the Hanford, PNNL and health care activities located in Richland, the City is home to much of the built commercial real estate in the region. It trails only Kennewick, which is home to the region’s shopping malls. According to the Benton County Assessor, Richland holds the highest share of office and industrial building square footage but lags considerably with respect to retail businesses, primarily located in Kennewick. Figure ED‐8 below shows that office and retail uses are clustered in the downtown core as to be expected; retail is also heavy but isolated near the Queensgate area; a considerable amount of industrial development is located to the north in Horn Rapids; and a cluster of office and retail to the south in Island View. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table ED-2: Building Square Footage, by Type West Rest of Use Richland Richland Kennewick Prosser County Total Retail 2,775,000 205,000 5,089,000 421,000 123,000 8,613,000 Industrial 2,803,000 282,000 2,475,000 924,000 1,381,000 7,866,000 Office 3,259,000 52,000 2,645,000 110,000 57,000 6,123,000 Accommodations 462,000 ‐ 633,000 54,000 ‐ 1,149,000 Other 326,000 59,000 1,087,000 57,000 259,000 1,788,000 Total Commercial 9,626,000 597,000 11,930,000 1,566,000 1,821,000 25,540,000 Source: Benton County Assessor, 2016, Washington Office of Financial Management Estimates. Figure ED-8: Commercial Building Sizes and Types in Richland Source: Benton County Assessor, 2016 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSEHOLD TRENDS The following section summarizes selected relevant employment and household characteristics that frame the economic performance in Richland. Employment Status, Income, and Demographic Characteristics Relative to Kennewick and Pasco, Richland has high labor force participation for residents with ages between 30 and 54. This typically is the prime working age for most Americans, a time when they are most productive as workers. Rates for younger populations are slightly lower than in Pasco due to a higher share of full‐time students in higher education. Similarly, rates are lower for those 65 and older due to their long‐term financial stability enabling retirement. Figure ED-9: Labor Force Participation 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 16 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 29 30 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 74 75 and over Pasco Kennewick Richland Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5‐Year ACS, Table S2301 Total employment in Richland has grown over the past 25 years. Current estimates of employment in the City place the number at approximately 25,000. Growth in employment in Kennewick and Pasco has been a function of higher rates of population and labor force growth over the same time. Figure ED-10: Total Employment, 1990 - 2016 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Pasco Kennewick Richland Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Benton County’s unemployment rate is currently 7.0%, which is higher than the state average of 5.3%, but lower than in adjacent Franklin County (Employee Security Department/LMPA, March City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA 2016). Richland has consistently fared better than the cities of Kennewick and Pasco as well as Benton County and Franklin County. Figure ED-11: Unemployment Rate, 1990 - 2016 20% 18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Pasco Kennewick Benton County Franklin County Richland Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Federal funding for Hanford has been a significant economic catalyst for the Tri‐Cities Region, generally with Richland at the forefront. Even with significant downsizing at Hanford in the 1990s, household incomes in Franklin and Benton Counties continued to grow steadily. Today, household incomes for Richland residents are nearly ten percent higher than the County average and more than twenty percent higher when compared to those of Kennewick residents. Richland enjoys economic prosperity not just compared to its Tri‐Cities neighbors, but compared to state averages as well as illustrated in Figure ED‐12 below. Higher incomes are the result of technical and professional positions that require higher levels of education, as illustrated below in Table ED‐3‐ Educational Attainment, 2011 ‐ 2015. Figure ED-12: Median Household Income Richland $68,588 Benton County $62,873 Statewide $62,337 Franklin County, $61,241 Pasco $60,041 Kennewick $55,361 $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 5‐year, Table B19013A City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Similarly, Richland has fewer households living in poverty when compared to Benton County on the whole, Franklin County, and the statewide average. This indicates a strong economy and access to opportunity. Figure ED-13: Share of Population Living in Poverty, 2011 - 2015 Pasco 19% Franklin County 18% Kennewick 18% Benton County 14% Statewide 13% Richland 11% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 5‐year, Table S1701. The population living in Richland is not drastically different from the region with respect to age, but upon further examination of job force impacts there are some important differences. For employment purposes, prime working age is defined as 25 to 54 years old. The statewide average for population that falls into prime working age is 41%. Richland’s is 39%, the same for Kennewick, and slightly lower than Pasco’s 40%. However, Richland has a relatively high population of residents over age 55 (28%) as compared to Kennewick (23%) and Pasco (15%). Given this, the share of children, those under 18 years of age, in Richland is low (25%) as compared to Kennewick (28%) and Pasco (34%). Figure ED-14: Age Distribution, Average from 2011 – 2015 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Richland Kennewick Pasco Benton County Franklin County Under 18 18 to 24 25 to 54 55+ Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 5‐year, Table B01001. Relative to Kennewick and Pasco, Richland is home to a highly educated workforce. The demand for educated engineers and scientists generated by Hanford , PNNL and their subsidiary research City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 14 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA and development activities has been a central employment and demographic characteristic for the Tri‐Cities Region, in particular for Richland. Table ED-3: Educational Attainment, 2011 - 2015 Population High School Associate's Bachelor's Graduate 25 Years and Diploma/GED Degree Degree Degree Over Richland 34,712 95% 56% 45% 19% Kennewick 47,478 86% 33% 22% 7% Pasco 37,479 72% 25% 16% 5% Benton 89% 40% 29% 11% County 118,423 Franklin 74% 25% 16% 5% County 49,013 Statewide 4,721,438 90% 43% 33% 12% Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2015 5‐year, Table B15003. Housing Stock Housing in Richland is generally characterized as single‐family (62%) and mostly owner‐occupied (65%) with moderate vacancy rates similar to those seen in Kennewick and double that of Pasco; roughly 6%. Most homeowners spend less than 20% of their income on housing (57%) – a larger share than in Kennewick (50%) or Pasco (41%). However, 18% of homeowners are considered cost‐burdened defined as spending more than 35% of their income on housing. This is slightly higher than the 17% seen in Kennewick and Pasco. For more on housing conditions, see the Housing Element. Retail Performance The location of retail stores and their economic performance are important to cities for two reasons. First, the proximity and mix of retail services is an essential service and amenity for area residents. Second, the importance of sales taxes in funding essential services means jurisdictions have a built‐in preference for maximizing the scale, scope, and productivity of the retail sales base. The following set of charts examines the productivity data of taxable retail sales in Richland. As shown below, the data for Richland show steady growth in retail sales over the past 15 years. The City has seen strong growth in the accommodation and food service sectors with more restaurants taking hold in recent years. Compared to its regional neighbors, Richland has comparable sales to Pasco but both are about half of Kennewick’s totals. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 15 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure ED-15: Select Category Sales, Richland in 2016 Dollars (in Millions) $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015 Other Services Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Accommodation and Food Services Retail Trade (44 and (45) Source: Washington State Department of Revenue, Taxable Retail Sales Link. Accessed October 24, 2016 Richland has seen higher increases in taxable retail sales relative to both Kennewick and Pasco since 2000, as seen in Figure ED‐16. This indicates the retail sector is growing and increasing its market share while retail sales in Pasco and Kennewick have slowed relatively. While West Richland has seen significant increases (2009 saw three times their 2000 sales), it continues to provide only a very small share of the overall market. Figure ED-16: Taxable Retail Sales in Millions Indexed to 2000 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015 Richland WestRichland Pasco Kennewick Source: Washington State Department of Revenue. Accessed October 24, 2016 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 16 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA FUTURE GROWTH FORECASTS Employment Forecasts Short‐term industry forecasts for the region continue to expect positive growth in the region. Strongest growth is forecast in the service sector, specifically business and health services – two sectors where Richland is driving the region’s growth and that are well positioned for future growth. Table ED-4: Employment Forecast by Industry for the MSA Change 2014 2019 2024 # % AAGR1 Construction 6,300 7,300 7,600 1,300 21% 1.9% Manufacturing 7,800 8,200 8,400 600 8% 0.7% Wholesale Trade 3,300 3,700 3,900 600 18% 1.7% Retail Trade 12,200 13,400 14,100 1,900 16% 1.5% Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities 2,700 3,000 3,100 400 15% 1.4% Information 800 800 900 100 13% 1.2% Financial Activities 4,300 4,400 4,400 100 2% 0.2% Professional and Business Services 20,600 23,400 26,000 5,400 26% 2.4% Education and Health Services 14,400 16,100 17,600 3,200 22% 2.0% Leisure and Hospitality 9,900 10,900 11,800 1,900 19% 1.8% Other Services 3,300 3,600 3,800 500 15% 1.4% Government 18,500 19,800 20,700 2,200 12% 1.1% Federal 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0% 0.0% State 8,100 8,600 8,900 800 10% 0.9% Local 9,200 10,000 10,600 1,400 15% 1.4% 1 Annual Average Growth Rate Source: Benton Franklin Council of Governments The Benton Franklin Council of Government’s transportation and land use model also provides some forecasts on land use and employment for transportation planning purposes. Based on these model results, Richland is estimated to reach some 40,000 jobs by 2030. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 17 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table ED-5: Employment Forecast in Richland 2014 2024 2037 2014‐ 2019‐ 2017 2019 2024 AAGR1 AAGR Services 16,414 17,305 19,577 24,617 1.78% 1.78% Professional Technical Services2 7,548 7,548 7,548 7,548 0.00% 0.00% Retail and Food 5,012 5,306 6,060 7,755 1.92% 1.92% Warehousing, Transportation & 2,308 2,466 2,878 3,834 2.23% 2.23% Utilities Manufacturing 1,523 1,569 1,683 1,917 1.01% 1.01% Construction 1,390 1,518 1,866 2,737 2.99% 2.99% Government 1,251 1,303 1,433 1,710 1.37% 1.37% Resources 118 124 141 177 1.77% 1.77%3 Total 35,564 37,675 41,185 50,295 1.94% 1.31% 1 Annual Average Growth Rate 2 Assumes no new growth; implies e.g. PNNL employees find new related jobs but no new growth 3 Assumes same growth as in 2014‐2019 Source: US Census, OnTheMap; Washington Employment Security Department; ECONorthwest SUMMARY OF EXISTING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND FORECAST Richland is at the epicenter of the major driving economic forces on the Tri‐Cities area. The work performed at the Hanford Site, in tandem with the research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has driven economic development in the region and City for decades. This circumstance is currently the region’s largest economic strength and a source of its greatest economic fears. These dual assets have driven the need for urban land development and created strong markets for housing, retail, and household services. Along with the agricultural sector, they have also created the foundation for a larger regional economy, which has supported more economic opportunity overall, allowing other unrelated industries to take hold in the area. However, the exposure of such a large segment of the economy to a single entity is a cause for concern for regional leadership and local residents. Recent spending cuts following the recession demonstrate the extent to which the economy depends on government spending to support these activities. The region has shown strong growth in economic output over the past several decades leading to sustained employment growth. From a regional economic perspective, the agricultural sector is one of the most competitive for the region, which is not surprising given the region’s agricultural advantages. The region has a strong industrial/manufacturing base that has sustained itself over time yet the largest portion of the economy is service‐based (both professional/business and personal) that continues to drive economic growth in the recent decade. However, growth in most other sectors have mirrored the nation as a whole; fueling economic conversations that the region needs to find new growth in sectors that can produce and sustain both comparative and competitive advantages. The City of Richland specifically has been the location where much of the professional service sector is located. The City is home to the two largest non‐governmental employers in the region in PNNL and Kadlec Health that account for nearly 8,000 employees in the City. From a land use City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 18 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA perspective, Richland has more than half of the region’s commercial office space and industrial space, respectively; and is second only to Kennewick in the amount of retail space. Examination of the recent commercial real estate productivity suggests that much of the built space is well occupied and rents have been resilient. Richland has seen stronger retail growth and has outpaced growth in the region as a whole. Richland has strong demographics for future economic growth. Employees and households are on average better educated, better paid, and with a larger segment of the population in its prime working age. The community is also relatively less‐burdened with the costs of poverty when compared to the region. Future forecasts of economic growth remain positive of the regions outlook with growth in the service and health sector continuing to drive growth in the future. From this perspective, the City should be well positioned to capitalize on its past performance and existing assets to extend its economic growth. SECTION THREE  CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Upon review of existing economic conditions, survey results, and in conversations with elected officials, local economic development professionals, visioning work sessions, and through public outreach with business leaders and the general public, stakeholders collectively identified several recurring themes: the need for stronger economic resiliency able to withstand future economic shocks; the need to harness the entrepreneurial spirit and create a more dynamic economy and economic opportunity; leverage the natural landscape and heritage within the City and region to create sustainable economic development opportunities; and diversify and more intensely use the available land within the City. The following is a summary of the primary concerns and goals related to achieving a thriving Richland economy. Area 1. Create a Resilient Economy The single greatest threat to the Richland and Tri‐Cities economy is the winding down of business and employment and Hanford without suitable economic opportunities in place that would provide for a comparable standard of living. A reduction in work at Hanford will mean less direct employment in Richland and large negative impacts on the businesses that support them directly as well as the resulting households whose wages they support. However, Hanford is also an asset to the community and has been effective at attracting a highly educated workforce in science and technology. These fields produce professional‐wage jobs and have produced spinoff businesses coming from PNNL. To ensure the stability and resiliency of the economy, the City should leverage existing assets but adapt them to a changing economy. These efforts should focus on increasing primary sector, non‐ Hanford ‐related science and tech employment by creating a business environment that encourages and welcomes local business. Additionally, the City should develop partnerships with the Tri‐Cities Development Council (TRIDEC), PNNL, Kadlec Medical Center, and other major employers to plan for expansion and delivery of adequate infrastructure and services. Area 2. Build and attract a more entrepreneurial and dynamic economy Richland is the regional hub for highly educated, science and technology professionals. Labor force participation is high, particularly for the most productive segment of the population – 30 to 54 year olds. With access to innovation partners and relatively low land costs when compared to bigger cities like Seattle, the climate for entrepreneurial startup companies is present. However, attracting City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 19 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA innovation and investment is a goal of many municipalities. The City can advance this environment through infrastructure investment, streamlined regulation, and “second paycheck” benefits such as livability and access to recreation. Working with its regional education and economic development partners, the City can play its role creating and supporting a rich “entrepreneurial ecosystem” in the area. Area 3. Leverage the natural landscape as an asset for economic development Richland’s location along the Columbia and Yakima Rivers offers exceptional opportunities to easily access attractive, natural, recreational spaces, as well as close proximity to the region’s vibrant agritourism and wine industries. In addition to this, professional service employees living in Richland enjoy lifestyle amenities, also called the “second paycheck.” These include access to parks, walkable business districts, good schools, diverse housing options, quality restaurants, and arts and cultural activities. Richland’s ability to leverage its natural environment to directly spur economic activities and provide an attractive setting for professionals will further enhance its competitive advantage. However, residents must be cognizant of maintaining a healthy balance between environmental preservation and economic development activities. Area 4. Closely monitor zoning and land use in the City The City has the dual challenge of planning for urban infill development as well as planning to accommodate development on many large and relatively undeveloped sites within the City. To ensure zoning is responsive to market conditions, it should be monitored periodically to evaluate potential hindrances. Working to concentrate development in areas with existing infrastructure and near jobs centers will be instrumental to optimize the City’s funding. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 20 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA LAND USE SECTION ONE  INTRODUCTION Due to the linear geographic pattern of the City along the Columbia River, Richland’s land is distributed primarily from north to south covering a little over 27,000 acres in the current incorporated City limits and additional 3,000 acres in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). Land use patterns determine individual neighborhoods, businesses, amenities, public facilities, and the types and locations of future development and redevelopment. Land use patterns also determine traffic patterns. This element includes future population projections and needs for land use types for the next 20 years. The Comprehensive Plan land use map identifies land use categories within the City limits and the UGA. This section also elaborates on critical areas, shoreline and open space lands in Richland. SECTION TWO  DESCRIPTION OF LAND USES Agriculture (AG) ‐ This category includes uses devoted primarily to the tilling of soil, the raising of crops, horticulture, livestock, poultry, feed lots, and related commercial and industrial activities. It allows residential densities up to one dwelling unit per five acres. Low Density Residential (LDR) ‐ The LDR category includes single‐family residential uses with an average density of 3.5 dwelling units per acre. Medium Density Residential (MDR) ‐ The MDR category includes single‐family residential uses with an average density of eight dwelling units per acre. High Density Residential (HDR) ‐ The HDR category includes multifamily residential uses with an average density of 15 dwelling units per acre. In transitional areas between more intensive commercial uses and lower density residential uses, limited office/institutional uses may also be located within the HDR designated areas. Badger Mountain South (BMS) ‐ This includes land uses set forth in the Badger Mountain Subarea Plan as adopted by the Richland City Council on September 7, 2010. Multifamily Residential Office (RO) ‐ This designation applies to areas within Island View where senior housing and condominium projects would be encouraged. Compatible office projects and light commercial uses also would be allowed within this designation. Central Business District (CBD) ‐ This classification includes a mix of residential, retail, service, and business uses that provide for the daily convenience needs of on‐site and nearby employees and residents. The purpose is to provide for pedestrian‐ and transit‐oriented high density employment and cultural uses, together with complementary retail and higher density residential and other compatible uses that enhance the Central Business District. Commercial (C) ‐ The commercial land use category includes a variety of retail, wholesale, and office uses. Within this category are professional business offices, hotels, motels, and related uses. It also includes a variety of retail and service uses oriented to serving residential neighborhoods, such as grocery stores, hardware supply, and garden supply. Other commercial uses include automobile‐ City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 21 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA related uses, and uses that normally require outdoor storage and display of goods. In transitional areas between more intensive commercial uses and lower density residential uses, high‐density residential development may also be located within the Commercial designated areas. Retail Regional (RR) ‐ This designation is applied to the existing retail area that is commonly known as Columbia Center North, as well as other nearby locations on Columbia Center Boulevard and Fowler Street. Within this designation infill development is encouraged. Large format region‐ serving retail establishments are also encouraged on parcels large enough to support such uses. General Commercial (GC) ‐ This designation is applied to lands in the southernmost portions of Island View that are adjacent to and visible from SR 240. Within this category, new and used auto sales, RV, truck dealers, and similar retail uses are encouraged. Service‐related businesses that require a central location within the Tri‐Cities are also included in this designation. Business Commerce (BC) ‐ This designation applies to the Spaulding Business Park and some adjacent properties. It is intended to encourage a variety of professional office buildings, medical and/or dental laboratories, and light industrial uses. Single Family Overlay (SFO) ‐ This designation is applied to several pockets of single family residences throughout the Island View area where property owners have expressed a preference for this designation. The comprehensive land use plan map identifies a land use designation other than single family residential for all properties within Island View. For these identified parcels, there are two land use designations: the Single Family Overlay designation and another land use designation. The Single Family Overlay designation will remain in effect, allowing for continued residential use of the property, until such time the owner(s) seeks a change in the use of the property. At that time, the City will remove the Single Family Overlay and apply the other land use designation as identified in the comprehensive plan land use map in accordance with Land Use Goal #9, Single Family Overlay. Commercial Recreation (CR) ‐ This designation typically applies to properties under the ownership of the local, state or federal government. These properties are typically used to site regional recreational, educational, water‐oriented facilities, and associated uses. Waterfront (WF) ‐ The Waterfront category includes a variety of water‐oriented uses such as marinas, boat docks, resorts, mixed commercial/residential development, hotels, motels, and offices along the Columbia River shoreline. The intent is to bring significant development to the Columbia riverfront that is consistent with the City’s vision and that incorporates public access recreational features and attractive and high quality development. Industrial (I) ‐ This category includes a variety of light and heavy manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing and distribution uses. It also includes uses devoted to the sale of retail and wholesale products manufactured on‐site, and a variety of research and development uses for science‐related activities. Business/Research Park (BRP) ‐ The Business/Research Park designation provides for a variety of office and research and development facilities in a planned business park setting. Permitted uses include science‐related research and development and testing facilities; administrative offices for those uses; and other general office uses. Public Facility (PF) ‐ This category includes a variety of public and institutional uses including facilities operated by federal, state, county, municipal, or other government agencies; public educational institutions; public libraries; hospitals; cemeteries; and some developed parks. Urban Recreation (UR) ‐ The Urban Recreation designation includes uses that are intended to provide the public with places to gather for public events as well as provide some limited urban City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 22 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA amenities, passive recreation opportunities and open space uses. It is the intent of the UR land use to provide for a disbursed pattern of development that recognizes and protects both culturally and environmentally sensitive areas. Developed Open Space (DOS) ‐ This category includes golf courses, federal power transmission and irrigation wasteway easements, private open space, riverfront parks, undeveloped parks, and parks intended for long‐term open space. Natural Open Space (NOS) ‐ The Natural Open Space category includes public lands intended to remain as long‐term undeveloped open space with appropriate public access. This category primarily includes, for example, lands associated with the Yakima River floodplain, islands in the Columbia River, steeply sloped areas, sensitive areas along the Amon Basin, and other designated areas. Natural Open Space lands are managed as natural areas and may include riparian corridors along creeks and rivers, wetlands, shrub‐steppe, open ridges, and hillsides. Mineral Resource (MRL) ‐ This classification includes lands that have long‐term significance for the extraction of minerals on a commercially‐viable basis and are not already compromised by on‐ site, immediate, or adjacent urban growth. Mineral Resource designation must be requested by the owner of the property and/or of the mineral rights, or her/his designated agent. Urban Reserve (UR) ‐ The Urban Reserve designation is assigned to lands that are to be held in reserve during the 20‐year planning period of the comprehensive plan. A significant amount of the land in this designation is in agricultural use. Uses of land designated Urban Reserve are intended to be temporary to provide the City a basis to evaluate future needs for additional land in other land use designations. Table LU‐1 indicates the land use distribution within the City and in the UGA. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 23 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table LU-1: Existing Land Use Acreage Land Use Designation City Limits Area within Total Acreage1 % of total (acres) UGA(acres) Residential Low Density Residential 4,598 689 5,287 18.15 Med. Density Residential 1,427 1,427 4.90 High Density Residential 530 530   1.82 Badger Mountain South 1,431 1,431   4.91 Commercial Business Commerce 28 28   0.10 Central Business District 222 222   0.77 Commercial 1,046 16 1,062   3.7 General Commercial 79 79   0.28 Retail Regional 31 31   0.11 Waterfront 140 140   0.49 Commercial Recreation 50 50   0.17  Public Lands/Open Space Developed Open Space 2,170 144 2,314   7.62 Natural Open Space 2,154 322 2,476   8.52 Public Lands/Facilities   Public Facility2 1,014 27 1,041   3.63 Industrial Business Research Park 750 437 1,187   3.78 Industrial 5,374 1,050 6,424 22.39 Other Designations 0 Agricultural 903 903  3.15 Residential Office 21 21  0.07 Urban Reserve 1,214 1,214  4.23 Public Service Lands Rights of Way 2,947 163 3,110 10.84 Total 25,846 2,848 28,694 100.00% 1 Does not include water area 2 Public facilities lands include public school sites, WSU campus, City owned facilities, and cemeteries 3 Includes proposed UGA expansion area related to Department of Energy land transfer   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 24 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION THREE  POPULATION TREND Richland and the Tri‐Cities area experienced strong growth from 1973 to 1981 due to the development of nuclear power plants for the Washington Public Power Supply System. In the 1980s, however, the power plant program was discontinued, as was the federal government’s production of nuclear material at the Hanford Site. These changes created a difficult economic period throughout Benton County and neighboring Franklin County as indicated in the reduced growth in 1990 data. With plutonium production discontinued at the Hanford Site, the federal government redefined its mission there. The new mission became environmental restoration or cleanup of the site, together with ongoing management of the hazardous wastes stored there. In association with these missions, areas near the Hanford Site has become a hub for research and development into energy, health, waste management, and the environment, as well as development for new technologies in these fields in the last two decades. As a result, population in Richland grew 13.87 percent in a decade in 2000, and 24.16 percent in a decade in 2010. Table LU‐2 below indicates the historic population growth in Richland and Benton County. Table LU-2: Historic Population Growth in Richland and Benton County % Change % Change Benton Year Richland Benton County Richland County 1950 21,809 n/a Data not available Data not available 1960 23,548 7.97% 62,070 Data not available 1970 26,290 11.64% 67,540 8.81% 1980 33,578 27.72% 105,800 56.65% 1990 33,993 1.24% 112,560 6.39% 2000 38,708 13.87% 142,475 26.58% 2010 48,058 24.16% 175,177 22.95% Population in Richland has grown significantly in the last decade from 44,678 in 2007 to 53,410 in 2016. Much of this growth can be linked with the Department of Energy’s nuclear cleanup and related operations at the Hanford Site. However, the economy in the Tri‐Cities area is becoming more diverse with the growth of other employment sectors such as healthcare and education. It appeared from the past trends that many of the individuals retiring from Hanford chose to stay in Richland or in the Tri‐Cities area. Table ED‐14 indicates about 28 percent of Richland’s population are 55 years or older, and 25 percent of the total population are 18 years or under. These contribute to Richland’s family‐friendly environment and education sector improvement. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 25 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure LU-1: Population Growth in Richland in the Last 10 Years 56,000 54,000 53,080 53,410 52,090 52,000 51,150 49,890 50,000 49,090 48,058 48,000 46,957 45,580 46,000 44,678 44,000 42,000 40,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 As discussed in the Economic Development section, Richland’s median household income is the highest in the Tri‐Cities, $70,806 in 2017, with Kennewick at $52,831 and Pasco at $53,950 (TRIDEC, 2017). Over 95 percent of the residents in Richland are high school graduates or graduates with higher degrees (US Census, 2015). POPULATION FORECAST WASHINGTON GMA REQUIREMENTS The Washington State GMA requires the Land Use Element to include population densities and estimates of future growth (RCW 36.70A.070(1)). The Benton County CWPP contains several provisions addressing population growth and capacity. They include agreement or cooperation in determining the following: . The portion of the 20‐year population forecast allocated to the City of Richland. . The boundaries of the urban growth area. . The amount of land necessary to provide sufficient service capacity to meet projected populations at urban densities and service standards. . Consistency with Benton County CWPP. FORECAST Based on the 2016 estimate of Office of Financial Management (OFM), Richland and its UGA contain a population of 54,733 (53,410 within City limits, 1,323 in the UGA). Benton County’s county‐wide allocation and projected population for Richland are 76,533 for the year 2035, and 81,366 for the year 2040. The current population and the additional 20‐year projected population equals 78,431 persons in the year 2037. The projected additional population that will be added to the City during the next twenty years, per consultation between the cities and Benton County and based upon the official projections from the OFM, is 23,699 persons. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 26 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure LU-2: Richland and Benton County’s Population Forecast 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 290,592 200,000 256,072 221,552 150,000 175,177 142,475 100,000 105,800112,560 62,070 67,540 50,000 71,700 81,366 48,058 62,035 21,809 23,548 26,290 33,578 33,993 38,708 0 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Richland Benton County FUTURE LAND CAPACITY In order to identify land necessary to meet the future demand, a land capacity analysis was performed. The analysis used the City’s existing land use density and land inventory. The first part of this analysis is based on the capacity of existing vacant and underdeveloped residential land to add additional units. This doesn’t reflect the property owners’ intention of development; neither does it require the property owners to develop their properties. In this methodology, all vacant and undeveloped lands were identified. Critical areas or environmentally sensitive lands present on the land were excluded in order to estimate the amount of buildable land. Twenty percent of the buildable land area was allocated for infrastructure. The remaining acreage was identified to be buildable and units were projected according to the City’s average land use density. As discussed in the previous section, 23,699 persons will be added to the City during the next twenty years. This will require 9,874 residential units (23,699/2.4) considering Richland’s average household size of 2.4 persons/unit. In order to assess adequate land for future growth, the second phase analyzes residential units projected primarily on Low Density, Medium Density, High Density lands, and the Badger Mountain South area. Additionally, a percentage of vacant Commercial and Waterfront lands are projected to be developed with multi‐family housing. Table LU‐3 below indicates projected residential development within different land use categories. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 27 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table LU-3: Land’s Capacity for Future Residential Development Land Use Category Projected Units Low Density Residential BLM ownership (135 acres) 300 Area (23 acres) Undeveloped = 1230 acres McDonald (14 acres) = 172 acres 515 acres constrained by steep slopes 1,058 acres – 515 = 543 acres 543 acres x 80% (after infrastructure) = 434 acres @ 3.5 units/acre = 1,520 units 515 x 80% (after infrastructure) = 412 acres @ 2 units/acre = 824 units 2,344 units projected Medium Density Residential Horn Rapids Open Space areas = 25 acres Undeveloped = 255 acres 230 acres x 80% (after infrastructure) = 184 acres 184 x 6.5 units/acre = 1196 units 1,196 units projected High Density Residential 107 x 80% (after infrastructure) = 86 acres Undeveloped = 107 acres 86 x 75% (available for residential) = 65 acres Average density = 15 units/acre 65 x 15 = 975 975 units projected Badger Mountain South Currently 60 dwellings Undeveloped = 1416 acres Total Projection at Full Build Out: 4,150 to 5,000 units 4,090 units projected Commercial Average density = 15 units/acre Undeveloped = 471 acres 39 x 80% (after infrastructure) = 31 acres 39 acres undeveloped in Commercial 465 units projected Limited Business zoned land (8% of undeveloped commercial land) Waterfront 10 acres unusable (landfill/shoreline setback areas) Undeveloped = 56 acres 1/3 waterfront area used for residential 15 acres @15 units/acre = 225 units 225 units projected Total 9,295 units projected City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 28 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA As indicated in the table above, 9,295 residential units can be developed at full buildout to accommodate 22,308 people. This still leaves the City with the need to accommodate an additional 1391 people (23,699‐22,308) in a full buildout scenario. The City currently has an urban reserve land use category. Re‐designation of this land for residential uses will satisfy the City’s need for an additional residential land base. Table LU-4: Vacant and Developed Commercial, Industrial and Public Lands Land Use Developed Vacant Total Acres (acres) (acres) Commercial (City) 1,007 538 1,546 Commercial (UGA) 11 5 16 Industrial (City) 2,914 2,026 4,940 Industrial1 (UGA) 447 1863.5 1,487 Public Lands2 (City) 4,385 953 5,338 Public Lands2 (UGA) 351 0 351 1 Includes Department of Energy (DOE) transferred land 2 Includes open space and public facilities land The amount of vacant commercial land is anticipated to be sufficient to meet the needs of the projected population expected over the 20‐year planning period. Re‐development of underutilized lands within the Central Business District will also help to satisfy the demands for commercial lands created by an expanding population. The City’s industrial land base has recently been expanded significantly by an act of Congress that transferred 1,641 acres from the Department of Energy (DOE) to the City, the Port of Benton, and Energy Northwest. This land is located north of Horn Rapids Road and is specifically set aside for industrial development. The City and Port plan to market the property to industrial developers as “mega‐sites” of 200 acres or larger. The proximity of this land to highways, rail, and utility services together with the large acreages available provide development opportunities for industries that exist in very few places throughout the Pacific Northwest. Industrial lands located south of Horn Rapids Road will continue to be developed with industrial developments of a more typical scale. The available industrial lands within these two areas will ensure that the City has an adequate industrial land base throughout the planning period. LANDS FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES According to RCW 36.70A.150, the county and jurisdictions within it are required to work together to identify the needs for public facilities, including lands for public purposes. Current City‐owned public facilities include parks and open spaces, transportation, water, sewer, storm water, solid waste, energy, and municipal facilities. Other public facilities include schools, irrigation, natural gas, and telecommunication services. Table LU‐1 indicates public facility and transportation rights of way lands. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 29 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table LU-5: Public Land in the City and UGA Land Use Acres in the Acres in the Total City UGA Developed Open Space 2,170 144 2,314 Natural Open Space 2,154 322 2,476 Public Facility2 1,014 27 1,041 Public Lands Subtotal 5,338 493 5, 831 2Public facility lands includes public school sites, WSU campus, City owned facilities and cemeteries Excluding the open space land, there are about 361 acres of vacant public facility land within the City limits. Richland’s current land per capita for public facility use (without including open space per capita) is 0.0122 acres. Based on this ratio, the additional 23,699 people will require 289 acres (23,699 x 0.0122) of land. Considering the vacant 361 acres, the City will have a surplus of approximately 72 acres of land for public facilities. This analysis indicates the total land deficits and surpluses. However, the surplus land may not always be useful to meet specific needs due to its location and compatibility for specific public use. Additional information regarding park and open space lands can be found in the Capital Facilities Chapter of the Plan under “Parks, Recreation, and Open Space”. ADDRESSING THE DEMAND The City is planning to accommodate additional growth in two currently undeveloped areas to the north and west sides all within the City limits. One area is located on the southwest side of the City near the City View and Queensgate area, abutting Kennedy Road to the south and Queensgate Drive to the east. The other area is located on the north side abutting the Horn Rapids residential development to the south. See Figure LU‐3 and Appendix C of the Comprehensive Plan for details. The land use in these areas is re‐designated from underutilized Urban Reserve to a mix of Low, Medium, and High Density Residential, Commercial, Public Facility, and Developed and Natural Open Spaces as shown in Table LU‐6. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 30 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table LU-6: Proposed Land Use in Horn Rapids Northwest and City View West Land Use Existing Land Use Proposed Land Uses (acres) (acres) Horn Rapids Northwest Urban Reserve 272 Low Density Residential 230 Medium Density Residential 42 Total 272 272 City View West Urban Reserve 340 Low Density Residential 143 Medium Density Residential 25 High Density Residential 34 Commercial 55 Public Facility 40 Developed Open Space 5 Natural Open Space 38 Total 340 340 Additional land use re‐designation includes a portion of an area in Columbia Point South, re‐ designated from Developed Open Space and Public Facility to Urban Recreation. The proposed land use is shown in Table LU‐7. Also see Figure LU‐3, the Future Land Use Map. Table LU-7: Proposed Land Uses in Columbia Point South Land Use Existing Land Use Proposed Land Uses (acres) (acres) Public Facility 33 Developed Open Space 71 Natural Open Space 153 177 Urban Recreation 80 Total 257 257 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 31 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland LU-3 - Future Land Use Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d o a J D d s w n i n Van Giesen St e v A e t v S e e v A Williams Blvd t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a o l 182 l p h t § u e t ¨¦ D e stock S W Com o G Aaron Dr Richland City Limits Ke nned Q y Rd u Urban Growth Area St e il e rta n po s Du g Land Use 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E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Public Facility a E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E r e E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E i i D l v E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E s E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E e Low Density Rresidential E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E e D E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E L E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E r E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E 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Waterfront E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E K e n n e w i c k E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E K e n n e w i c k E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Natural Open Space E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Developed Open Space E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Urban Recreation E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Urban Reserve E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Reata Rd E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Badger Mountain South Area E E E E E E E E ¨¦§82 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION FOUR  NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CRITICAL AREAS Richland’s critical areas include wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat areas, aquifer recharge areas, and geologically hazardous areas. The critical areas map in the Comprehensive Plan, Figure LU‐4, indicates floodplains, geologic hazard areas (steep slopes), and wetlands in Richland. . Wetlands. Wetlands are ecosystems that serve a number of important beneficial functions. They help maintain water quality, store and convey storm water and floodwater, and recharge groundwater. Wetlands provide important wildlife habitat and serve as areas for recreation, educational and scientific study, and aesthetic appreciation. . Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas. These areas are important for maintaining flora and fauna species diversity; providing opportunities for food, cover, nesting, breeding, and movement for fish and wildlife; serving as areas for recreation, educational and scientific study, and aesthetic appreciation; helping to maintain air and water quality; controlling erosion; and providing neighborhood separation and visual diversity within urban areas. . Frequently Flooded Areas. Floodplains and other areas subject to flooding perform important hydrologic functions and may present a risk to persons and property. Classifications of frequently flooded areas should include, at a minimum, the 100‐year floodplain designations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). . Aquifer Recharge Areas. Critical aquifer recharge areas are defined as those areas having a critical recharging effect on aquifer use for potable water in community systems. They consist primarily of wellhead protection areas associated with City water supplies and are intended to protect public health and safety, prevent degradation of ground water supplies, and control risks to the degradation of ground water quality and quantity. . Other Critical Areas. These are characterized by geologic hazards that pose a risk to public and private property and human life and safety. Geologically hazardous areas include areas susceptible to landslide, erosion, or seismic activity. Because of this susceptibility, these areas may not be suitable for new development. In many cases, hazards can be reduced or mitigated through engineering design or modified construction practices. The City uses the best available science (BAS) in developing policies and development regulations to protect the functions and values of critical areas and give special consideration to conservation or protection measures. The BAS involves adopting information from local, state, or federal natural resource agencies that are appropriate for local circumstances; consultation with a qualified scientific expert or team to assess applicability to the local critical area; and determination if a person is a qualified scientific expert. SHORELINE The GMA requires that Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) goals and policies are included in the Comprehensive Plan and that they are consistent with each other. The City of Richland received grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology to develop an updated SMP. A primary purpose of this effort is to update the SMP to comply with Chapter 90.58 Revised Code of City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 33 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Washington (RCW), the Shoreline Management Act (SMA), and the Department of Ecology’s 2003 Shoreline Master Program Guidelines (Chapter 173‐26 Washington Administrative Code [WAC]). The City of Richland worked closely with the citizens and the Department of Ecology and updated the SMP in 2014. The goals and policies of the SMP are incorporated by reference in the Comprehensive Plan. The City has prepared an Inventory and Analysis of local shoreline ecological, land use, and other resources to provide the scientific basis of the program. The City has approximately 2,600 acres of land on the Columbia and Yakima Rivers shoreline. The City’s overall approach of shoreline use is as follows: . The utilization of shorelines for economically productive uses that are particularly dependent on shoreline location or use. . The utilization of shorelines and the waters they encompass for public access and recreation. . Protection and restoration of the ecological functions of shoreline natural resources. . Protection of the public right of navigation and corollary uses of waters of the state. . The protection and restoration of buildings and sites having historic, cultural, and educational value. . Planning for public facilities and utilities correlated with other shoreline uses. . Prevention and minimization of flood damages. . Recognizing and protecting private property rights. . Coordination of the SMP with other relevant local, state, and federal programs. OPEN SPACE Open space in the Richland and its UGA comprises over 17 percent of the total land. These areas include natural areas (Natural Open Space) and more formal developed parks and trails (Developed Open Space). Park and trail facilities are discussed in detail in the Capital Facilities Element. This section discusses the natural elements of Richland’s open space system, which comprise approximately 9 percent of the land area within the City. The Tapteal Greenway, located on the lower Yakima River, is one of Richland’s most notable open space areas. The entire Greenway is a 35‐mile natural corridor that runs from Kiona at Benton City to the river’s confluence with the Columbia River at Bateman Island in Richland. It goes through the Chamna Natural Preserve and W.E. Johnson Park that are discussed below. It has been preserved as an area where wildlife, natural vegetation, and people can co‐exist. It provides potential opportunities for non‐motorized recreation, education, and habitat protection. The Chamna Natural Preserve is about 276 acres and is located on the north bank of the Yakima River. It is part of the Yakima River delta and is managed by the Tapteal Greenway Association. The Tapteal Greenway Association manages other lands owned by the USACE as a nature preserve with limited non‐motorized access. Habitat area includes about 100 acres of upland, with 50 acres of abandoned farm fields (Anchor QEA, 2014). Riverview Preserve is a 268‐acre area owned and managed by the USACE at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia Rivers; Bateman Island is 160 acres in the Yakima River Delta under USACE ownership and leased to the City. W.E. Johnson Park is primarily a natural open space area consisting of 236 acres. It has about a half mile of Yakima River frontage. It is located south of Van Giesen Street. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 34 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA The Amon Basin includes approximately 75 acres of City‐owned open space and is located on the southeast side of the City east of Leslie Road. The Amon Basin Natural Preserve has been preserved as compensatory mitigation for SR 240 bridge expansion project over the Yakima River delta that took place in 2005. The mitigation area includes upland and wetland habitat. Irrigation canal system operations, raised groundwater tables and associated seepage and return flow surface in this natural drainage and run through the Amon Basin and other areas into the Yakima River near the confluence with the Columbia River. On the Columbia River, the City managed major open space land includes Leslie Groves Park located between Snyder Street and Ferry Street; and the Columbia Point South area, which is a largely undeveloped area of 230 acres located at the confluence of the Yakima River and the Columbia River. Other major open space land includes the islands on the river that are part of the McNary National Wildlife Refuge. MINERAL RESOURCES Mineral resource lands are natural resource lands primarily devoted to the extraction of minerals or that have known or potential long‐term commercial significance for the extraction of minerals. Each city and county planning under the Washington State GMA is required to designate natural resource lands where appropriate, and adopt development regulations to assure the conservation of agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands (RCW 36.70A.060, RCW 36.70A.170). Jurisdictions need to designate mineral resource lands that are not already characterized by urban growth and that have long‐term significance for the extraction of minerals. In order to classify mineral resource lands, cities and counties are required to consult with the Department of Natural Resources. Lands from which extraction of mineral occurs or can be anticipated shall be identified and classified as mineral resource lands (WAC 365‐190‐070). Classification criteria shall be established according to the state guidelines in WAC 365‐ 190‐070. Areas shall be classified as mineral resource lands based on geologic, environmental, and economic factors, existing land uses, and land ownership. Cities and counties should classify lands with long‐ term commercial significance for extracting at least one of the following minerals: sand, gravel, and valuable metallic substances. Other minerals may be classified as appropriate. Classification should be based on the maps and information provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the United States Bureau of Mines. The City undertook a detailed analysis of its mineral resources in 1998 and determined that no lands within the Richland Urban Growth Area should be designated as mineral resource lands. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 35 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA HOUSING SECTION ONE  INTRODUCTION The Washington State GMA established Housing as one of the fourteen planning goals to be used exclusively for guiding the development of comprehensive plans and development regulations. The adopted goal for Housing states: “Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock.” This section analyzes existing housing and projected housing demand in Richland. SECTION TWO  EXISTING INVENTORY AND PROGRAMS The 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data indicates 22,130 housing units in Richland. About 65 percent of the housing units are owner‐occupied, and 35 percent renter‐occupied. Table HE‐1 below indicates housing types and occupancy. Table HE-1: Existing Housing Inventory Estimate in 2015 % Total Housing units 22,130 100.00 Occupied housing units 20,792 94.00 Vacant housing units 1,338 6.00 Owner‐occupied housing units 13,622 65.50 Renter‐occupied housing units 7,170 34.50 Unit types 1‐unit, detached 13,858 62.60 1‐unit, attached 1,142 5.20 2 units 1,356 6.10 3 or 4 units 666 3.00 5 to 9 units 1,098 5.00 10 to 19 units 1,077 4.90 20 or more units 2,112 9.50 Mobile home 786 3.60 Boat, RV, van, etc. 35 0.20 Source: American Community Survey, 2015 The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the City of Richland with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds on an annual basis. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 36 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA In 2016, $468,330 of HOME funds was awarded to the Tri Cities HOME Consortium (Cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco). Each year, ten percent of the award is used for administrative purposes, fifteen percent is set aside for a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) affordable housing development project, and the balance of the award is divided among the three Cities. The HOME funds were used to provide eligible low‐ and moderate‐income first‐time homebuyers with the necessary funds to assist with down payment and closing costs, making it more affordable to purchase their first home in Richland. In 2016, the City provided approximately $ 163,581 in funding to assist sixteen borrowers with the purchase of their first home. A portion of CDBG funds are made available each year through the revolving loan fund to eligible low‐ and moderate‐income homeowners to make needed health and safety repairs to the home they own and are living in through the Owner‐Occupied Rehabilitation program. Homeowners can apply for up to $20,000 to make needed repairs and weatherization improvements to their home. The loan is secured by a lien on the property. The loan is zero percent interest, non‐payment. The loan is due and payable when the homeowner refinances, sells, or no longer uses the property as their primary residence. Similar to the rest of the state, Richland faces the challenge of homelessness. The total number of homeless population in Benton and Franklin Counties in 2014 was 226 (Benton‐Franklin Health District, 2014). The City recognizes the need to address homelessness through various measures, programs and outreach. SECTION THREE  PROJECTED NEEDS As discussed in the Land Use Chapter, Richland’s population is expected to grow from 53,410 in 2016 to 78,431 in 20 years, adding 23,699 people in the City and UGA by 2037. Using the average household size of 2.4 persons per unit, this additional population will require 9,875 housing units. According to the land use analysis, existing vacant buildable land will provide 9,295 units in a variety of housing types (single‐family, multi‐family, townhome, condo, etc.). An additional 580 housing units will be required to meet the demand of future housing. Currently, there is a shortage of senior affordable housing in Richland. Based on the discussion with the affordable housing groups for seniors (Shalom Ecumenical Center and Luther Senior Center), over the period of 2010 and 2016, occupancy at the senior housing communities averaged 98%. Some senior rental housing communities also have a long waiting list. RECOMMENDATIONS This demand of additional housing will be met by developments in the existing planned areas, infill developments, and by re‐designating two underutilized areas currently designated Urban Reserve to a mix of residential, commercial, and public facilities land use. One area is located on the west side near the City View area, and the other area is located on the north side near the Horn Rapids development. Details of the land uses are discussed in the Land Use Chapter of this Plan. The City’s current housing assistance programs ‐ CDBG and HOME ‐ will continue to assist homeownership for Richland citizens. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 37 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA TRANSPORTATION SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION Washington’s 1990 GMA requires rapidly growing cities and counties in Washington State to develop comprehensive plans that describe and plan for their future development. These plans must discuss facilities, functions, and financing for specific elements of the community. The specific goal of the GMA with regard to transportation is to “encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.” The GMA also requires that local comprehensive plans, including the land use and transportation elements, be consistent and coordinated with required regional programs. The ability to move goods and people is essential for a healthy community, and the Transportation Element of Richland’s comprehensive plan describes how it is done now and will be done in the future. To meet GMA requirements, the Transportation Element must identify existing transportation system characteristics, establish standards for levels of service (LOS), and identify existing and future deficiencies based on traffic growth projections. The GMA also requires that a jurisdiction’s transportation plan contain a funding analysis of the capital transportation projects it recommends. This analysis covers funding needs and resources, and includes a multi-year funding plan. The purpose of the analysis is to ensure that each jurisdiction’s transportation plan is affordable and achievable. PURPOSE AND INTENT Over the next 20 years Richland is projected to experience a 28 percent increase in population. This growth will result in an increase in traffic volumes to, from, through, and within the City. Transportation strategies must be developed to maintain or achieve acceptable levels of congestion and roadway condition. This Transportation Element will serve as Richland’s strategy for accommodating anticipated growth. It combines technical and financial analyses of the City’s transportation system using methods that meet GMA requirements. The Transportation Element analyzes the current transportation system, identifies what improvements need to be made to serve the City, and determines how the improvements can be financed. Levels of service have been developed to reflect the system’s ability to serve City users, applied to the existing facilities to determine current deficiencies, and used to predict deficiencies for the horizon years. Each year the City prepares a 6-year Transportation Improvement Program. In accordance with the GMA, the plan will be updated each year, maintaining the 6-year planning horizon. Coordination with other elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the plans of adjacent jurisdictions is important to the success of this element. The land use designations from the Land Use Element are used to forecast traffic, and the City’s transportation goals and policies are used to guide project selection. The City has shared information and coordinated with the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG), the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and neighboring cities in the preparation of this element. The plan meets the concurrency requirement of the GMA, under which improvements are required to match growth and development. This element is divided into the following sections: existing conditions, level-of-service development and analysis, and existing and future deficiencies and recommendations. The roadway system City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 38 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA inventory detailed in the Existing Conditions section and land use information from the Land Use Element are used together with a traffic model and the desired level of service to form the basis for the analysis of conditions in 2040. The results of this analysis are reported in the Deficiencies and Recommendations section. In addition to the roadway system, non-motorized transportation systems, air, rail and transit systems are also discussed. ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY The Transportation Element of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan was based on the 2005 Transportation Plan and the significant evaluation of the transportation system that was completed at that time. The City of Richland has completed many of the projects identified in the current Transportation Plan and continues to perform studies and develop projects that address transportation needs within the City. Since a formal update of the City Transportation Plan has not been completed since 2005, substantial evaluation of the system has been undertaken for this current effort. For the purposes of this Comprehensive Plan Update, four primary inputs have been used to evaluate the transportation system for the need for transportation improvements. 1. Results of recent studies where known deficiencies exist and solutions have been identified. 2. Roadway segment traffic volumes collected by the Benton Franklin Council of Governments during 2016 were used to evaluate the vast majority of functionally classified roadway segments and intersections of functionally classified roads at a planning level. 3. Other projects developed by City staff to address issues and concerns. 4. Future conditions have been evaluated through the use of the Benton Franklin Council of Governments’ regional traffic model which incorporates future population and land use projections to forecast year 2040 traffic volumes throughout the Tri-Cities region. SECTION TWO EXISTING CONDITIONS The Tri-Cities is the largest metropolitan area between Spokane to the northeast, Seattle to the northwest, Portland to the west, and Boise to the southeast. Because of its location, the Tri-Cities is a major transportation hub for travelers and commodities in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the Tri- Cities, Richland has easy, direct access to all modes of commercial transportation services. This section provides an inventory of the existing transportation system, which will be used as the baseline for assessing future development of the system. DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW This element focuses on facilities operated by the City of Richland, as well as those operated by others, within the UGA. Additional facilities and services operated outside this area by other jurisdictions that are critical to the functioning of the transportation system are briefly described. Data for this section were obtained from the City of Richland Public Works Department, Information Services Department and the Benton Franklin Council of Governments. Data for non-City-operated transportation systems were obtained from service providers and secondary documents. EXISTING ROADWAY SYSTEM Each City roadway is classified according to its function within the system. The currently approved functionally classified roadway system is shown in Figure T-1. The City uses the following street classifications, based on the amount of traffic and the origin and destination of the traffic: City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 39 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA . Interstate (4.84 miles) . Other freeway/expressway (14.87 miles) . Principal arterials (18.0 miles)* . Minor arterials (23.0 miles)* . Collectors (59.0 miles)* . Local (residential) streets (203.3 miles)* *as updated in 2023 The Tri-Cities is connected to the interstate highway system. I-82 links the Tri-Cities metropolitan area to I-90 to the north and west, through Yakima, and to I-84 to the south, in northern Oregon. I- 182, which passes through Richland, links Richland to these interstates and US 395. US 12 links the Tri-Cities to the interstates and to US 395, and provides access to Walla Walla and other southeastern Washington locales. The limited-access interstates serving the Tri-Cities carry between 40,000 and 60,000 vehicles per day. SR 240, which originates at US 395, links Richland and Kennewick and provides a western bypass route around the City to the Hanford Site, then continues northwest to connect with SR 24. Access to West Richland is via SR 224 (Van Giesen Street) and I-182. WSDOT is responsible for maintaining an adequate level of service on these highways. Arterials are used in an urban setting and are divided into principal and minor arterials. They carry the highest volumes of traffic within the urban roadway system, provide connections within the system for traffic using other classifications of roadways, and link high-volume destinations and land uses, such as major employers or larger commercial centers Collectors connect traffic from residential streets to arterials. They can be used for through trips, or they may be the origin or destination of trips for purposes such as neighborhood services. Residential streets are low volume roadways serving specific residential areas. They are typically not used for through trips, and are often the origin or destination of vehicle trips. Residential streets are typically designed for travel at no more than 25 miles per hour. The existing number of lanes on City streets is shown in Figure T-2, with the existing traffic control at intersections of functionally classified roads shown in Figure T-3. As shown in Figure T-3, there are 66 traffic signals within the City of Richland, some of these are operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation or through partnership by the City of Kennewick. The Benton Franklin Council of Governments collected roadway segment volumes on the vast majority of the functionally classified roadways in the region from which to calibrate the regional traffic model. The results of these traffic counts within the City of Richland are shown in Figures T-2 and T-3 representing average weekday traffic volumes and PM peak hour traffic volumes. EXISTING NON-MOTORIZED SYSTEM Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian facilities within the City of Richland are mainly composed of sidewalks constructed in association with streets and a separate bicycle and pedestrian trail discussed below. Current design standards for residential collectors and residential streets include provisions for 5-foot sidewalks; current standards for the Central Business District and C-2, C-3 zoning areas adjacent to collectors is 8-foot. However, not all existing residential areas have sidewalks. Bicycle paths, described below, also serve as pedestrian pathways. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 40 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Bicycle Facilities The City of Richland currently has a bicycle/pedestrian path network of about 30 miles of Class I trails that run along the Columbia River as part of the Sacajawea Heritage Trail network that traverses both sides of the Columbia River throughout the Tri-Cities area, Keene Road, SR-240 By- Pass, and a portion of the Yakima River. The bicycle/pedestrian network of facilities also includes 6.38 miles of secondary trails and more than 36 miles of soft trails primarily in natural areas of Badger Mountain, South Columbia Point, Chamna Natural Preserveand the Amon Basin. There are continued plans to expand this bikeway network through the construction of additional segments. Since the last Comprehensive Plan Update, the City has designated about 68 miles of City streets as bicycle routes, including principal and minor arterials and some collectors, which now provide major routes through and across the City. Links to the other cities in the area are also included in the bicycle route network. Figure T-6 shows the existing bicycle route system. OTHER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Airport Facilities Primary air traffic to Richland uses the Tri-City Airport in Pasco. Downtown Richland and Richland’s industrial areas are a 20 minute drive via I-182 to the airport. The airport is classified as an air carrier airport, and offers direct passenger service to Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Mesa, Arizona. Commuter airlines also link the Tri-Cities with other regional cities. Tri-City Airport passenger carriers include Allegiant, Delta, Alaska/Horizon, and United Express. UPS, Federal Express, and Ameriflight freight service is also provided. MedStar provides air ambulance service from the Tri-Cities Airport. In 2016, annual passenger enplanements at the Tri-Cities airport were over 375,000, making it the third busiest airport in the state of Washington. The Port of Pasco owns the Tri-City Airport, which features a newly expanded 110,000 square-foot terminal with state of the art services. The airport contains 2,235 acres and has three runways. The airport master plan identifies a runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft to serve the region. The Richland Airport, owned and operated by the Port of Benton, is classified as a commuter service airport. Located northwest of Richland’s core area, it is the second largest airport in the area. A system of roadways links hangars, fixed-based operators, and commuter terminal facilities to associated industrial properties. The 650-acre airport has two 4,000-foot runways capable of supporting commuter aviation. The airport master plan calls for a runway extension to the north for a total of 5,000 feet in order to accommodate faster aircraft and corporate jets. This runway extension will require study and potential mitigation since the Runway Protection Zone will be extended over SR 240 and some developed industrial properties. At this time, the airport serves general aviation aircraft only, with 165 aircraft based there. This is a marked increase in recent years due to the closure of Vista Field in Kennewick. DHL provides daily flights for domestic and international shipping from the Richland Airport. MedStar also provides air ambulance service from the Richland Airport. Rail Freight Facilities Both the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads provide mainline rail service to more than 35 states from the Tri-Cities, including service from Richland’s industrial area. The Tri-Cities urban region is the only major metropolitan and manufacturing area between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains offering this level of service from these two major national carriers. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 41 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Burlington Northern, the nation’s longest railroad, has its Pacific Northwest hub in the Tri-Cities. Union Pacific, the nation’s second longest railroad, connects the Tri-Cities to the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Union Pacific operates the largest fleet of refrigerated rail cars in the nation. Tri-City rail service passes through Pasco’s computerized terminal or through the Kennewick rail yard. Both are within 10 miles of downtown Richland. Computerized rail service and flatcar ramps provide quick, efficient truck-to-rail exchanges, an important consideration for the area’s large fresh, frozen, and processed food industry. Significant extensions of the rail system have been made in recent years to serve the Horn Rapids Industrial Park, including a loop that accommodates Unit Trains which are typically longer than one mile in length. Total length of railroad track within the City of Richland is 30 miles and is shown in Figure T-7. There are 11 at-grade crossings of the railroad. The Port of Benton owns a railroad track connecting Richland to the Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe systems. The Port track enables rail service to the City's Horn Rapids Industrial Park, in which the City has developed a City-owned industrial service railroad track. Several existing industrial businesses now take rail service over these tracks. Additional available development property could expand rail shipping businesses in the future. At present the Port leases its track to the Tri-City Railroad, who maintains the Port's track and provides local rail connection to the Union Pacific Railroad. The United States Department of Energy controls rail entry into the Hanford Site north of Richland. Both Burlington Northern and Union Pacific have unlimited access to these tracks, which pass near Richland’s industrial areas. A public rail dock has been constructed on Richland’s northwest side, and there are plans to extend tracks west into Richland’s vacant industrial area, north of the Richland Airport. Passenger Rail Facilities Amtrak’s Empire Builder line provides passenger rail service daily from the Tri-Cities to Spokane and to Portland. Trains use the passenger station at West Clark Street and Tacoma Avenue in Pasco. Port Facilities and Barge Services Three port districts operate on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area. The Port of Benton has more than 6,000 feet of Columbia River frontage zoned for heavy industrial use at the Richland Industrial Park, which includes a barge facility that includes a high dock as well as a barge slip with 14 feet depth berths. The Port of Pasco has nearly two miles of waterfront, including a 650-foot dock, 20-foot-depth berths, and a 36-ton overhead crane. The neighboring 28- acre marine terminal facility has the largest bulk cargo tonnage movement on the upper Columbia River system. The Port of Kennewick has dock facilities along a 12-mile stretch of the Columbia The Columbia-Snake River System is one of the most modern transportation networks in the nation. Numerous barge lines dock in the Tri-Cities, 325 river miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, furnishing easy, direct access to domestic and Pacific Rim markets. River transportation is a cost-effective shipping mode for the Tri-Cities. Commodities often move from the Tri-Cities to Pacific Rim nations at a time advantage when compared to ports in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Nearly three million tons of barge freight, composed of a wide variety of bulk and raw agricultural and industrial cargoes and intermodal container cargoes, enter and leave the Tri-Cities annually. Seven barge companies service the Tri-Cities, with a container dock offering direct access to truck and rail service. Port facilities are shown in Figure T-7. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 42 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Public Transit System Ben Franklin Transit provides community fixed route bus service in Richland as shown in Figure T- 8 and throughout the Tri-Cities area. This service radiates from the Bob Ellis/Knight Street Transit Center in the core area of Richland, with routes, 23, 25, 26, 27, and 39 providing local service within the Richland City limits. Route 10 serves West Richland; routes 110, 120, 170, 225 and 815 provide inter-city connections between West Richland, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco. Current fares are $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for youths (ages 6 to High School); senior citizens 65 and over and children under 6 ride free. Monthly passes are available as well. The fixed route bus system does not operate on Sundays, but evening and Sunday transit service can be obtained through TransPlus. Ben Franklin Transit serves some areas of the community through a shuttle service called Taxi Feeder. Such areas within and near Richland include: Broadmoor/Bellerive, Crested Hills, Rancho Reata and Willowbrook. Ben Franklin Transit also provides transit and vanpool services to the Hanford Site. Trucking Lines Richland and the Tri-Cities metropolitan area are served by more than 35 local, regional and national trucking lines. Eleven western states, Alberta, and British Columbia are within second-morning delivery service of the Tri-Cities. Other Services Several taxi and limousine services operate in the Tri-Cities area. Greyhound Bus Lines also serves the Tri-Cities, with daily stops at the joint Amtrak station in Pasco. Connections can be made there through the Ben Franklin Transit System In addition, several transportation companies offer charter bus service throughout the region on an as-needed basis. SECTION THREE LEVEL OF SERVICE LOS DEVELOPMENT The GMA requires jurisdictions to maintain standards for transportation LOS. These standards are used during transportation studies to determine appropriate improvements to achieve acceptable Levels of Service. For future conditions, these standards are also used in conjunction with forecasts that come from a computerized model of the City’s roadway system to analyze the transportation network and determine deficiencies under the Comprehensive Plan. A capacity-based system for measuring LOS, developed by the Transportation Research Board, is outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual. Levels of service for different types of transportation facilities are based on parameters that best describe operating conditions for that type of facility, as well as the perceptions of drivers and passengers. These parameters are called measures of effectiveness. The measures of effectiveness used for Richland’s transportation system are outlined in Table T-1. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 43 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table T-1: LOS Measures of Effectiveness Type of Facility Measure of Effectiveness Freeways (basic segments) Density (vehicles/mile/lane) Multi-lane highways Density (vehicles/mile/lane) or Free-flow speed (miles/hour) Arterials Average travel speed (miles/hour) Signalized intersections Average stopped delay (seconds/vehicle) Un-signalized intersections Average total delay (seconds/vehicle) Levels of service are expressed using a scale with letter designations ranging from A to F. LOS A represents the highest level and the best operating conditions, and LOS F is the lowest level. The computerized traffic model replicates the operating conditions of the network and is used to assign an LOS to each roadway segment and intersection. Table T-2 generally defines the LOS rating scale. LOS MEASUREMENT Methodology Levels of Service for Richland used during traffic impact studies and corridor studies are measured using the Highway Capacity Manual procedures and methods. The afternoon peak time period (PM peak hour) was used for the traffic modeling; this has been determined through research to provide the best overall results and is a standard used in all traffic model preparation. Roadway data collected from City records included traffic counts, locations of stop signs and signals, speed limits, and lane configurations. Land use data were collected for existing employment and housing. The model output can be expressed in terms of both traffic volumes and average speeds. These are used to determine levels of service. Table T-2: Level of Service Criteria for Intersections Signalized Intersections and Un-signalized Intersections LOS Rating Roundabouts Control Delay per Vehicle (s/veh) Control Delay per Vehicle (s/veh) A > 0-10 >0 - 10 B > 10-20 >10 - 15 C > 20-35 >15 – 25 D > 35-55 >25 – 35 E > 55-80 >35 – 50 F > 80 >50 Threshold LOS To determine whether service levels of a roadway system are deficient, a threshold LOS must be established. Any roadway with an LOS better than the threshold is considered acceptable, and a roadway with an LOS worse than the threshold is considered deficient. For this analysis, the threshold is LOS D, which is the same level adopted by Benton Franklin Council of Governments and used in the Regional Transportation Plan. Existing conditions was evaluated using a single peak-hour City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 44 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA calculation. As with the previous analysis, the minimum threshold LOS will be D, and roads with an average LOS of E or F will be considered deficient. The threshold for all movements in signalized intersections and roundabouts is LOS D. Signalized intersections and roundabouts at LOS D or better, but have movements at LOS E or F then analysis of queues impacting adjacent signalized intersections and movement delay is required. If failures to individual movements are caused by delay, then exceptions may be considered by demonstrating a volume to capacity ratio of 95% or less for left-turn movements while demonstrating a volume to capacity ratio of 85% or less for thru movements, while still achieving an overall LOS D for the intersection. 95th percentile queue length extending into adjacent signalized or roundabout intersections or major driveways (over 1000 vehicles per day) are considered deficient. Unsignalized intersections at LOS E may not be considered deficient if all minor street movements operate at LOS E or better. Unsignalized intersections at LOS F may not be considered deficient if an accessible signalized intersection or roundabout operating at LOS D or better is within a quarter mile of the unsignalized intersection as an alternative route than using the unsignalized intersection. SECTION FOUR DEFICIENCIES AND IMPROVEMENTS The City meets its transportation concurrency requirements by identifying deficiencies based on the LOS established above, and addressing deficiencies through short and long term improvements. The City plans to provide adequate transportation facilities within it growth areas as growth occurs according to the GMA. SHORT TERM IMPROVEMENTS As mentioned above, existing conditions analysis was performed for the purposes of this Comprehensive Plan update by reviewing recent studies that have been performed within the City of Richland to determine the impacts of proposed development. Other studies have been commissioned by the City to evaluate corridors for which short and long-range improvements were necessary in order to address congestion caused by growth in the region. City staff’s knowledge of the transportation system has also contributed to identifying where problems are, especially at existing stop-controlled intersections. Traffic volumes collected by the Benton Franklin Council of Governments in 2016 were reviewed as well and examined at a planning level for both roadway segments and intersection levels to identify other potential areas of concern that may not meet City LOS standards. The resulting roadway network PM peak hour existing volume to capacity ratios are shown in Figure T-9. Intersection entering volumes were also examined and evaluated for two conditions. First, whether stop control is adequate when comparing major street and minor street traffic volumes. Second, for signalized intersections, whether additional turn lanes are warranted based on volume to capacity ratios. Because of these studies, several roadway network improvements have been identified and are shown in Figure T-10. As shown in Figure T-10, new traffic signals, and associated roadway improvements as applicable, are proposed at six existing un-signalized intersections. Improvements to existing signalized intersections are proposed, as determined through various studies to increase capacity at six locations as well. The most significant areas of concern are in the Queensgate Corridor from just north of I-182 south to Keene Road, and George Washington Way north of I-182. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 45 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table T-3: City of Richland 2017 - 2022 Transportation Improvement Program as amended by City of Richland 2022 – 2028 Transportation Improvement Program Project Title Project Description Total Cost ($) Duportail Bridge New bridge and roadway over Yakima River 35,000,000.00 Extend Center Parkway from Tapteal Drive to Center Parkway Extension Gage Boulevard 1,334,120.00 I-182/Queensgate Drive Ramp Construct roundabout at EB I-182 ramp Terminal Improvements terminals 2,715,000.00 Add lanes to Queensgate Drive between Keene Queensgate Drive/Columbia Road and I-182. Construct roundabout at Park Trail Improvements Queensgate/Columbia Park Trail 1,700,000.00 Swift Boulevard Pavement rehab, widen sidewalks, reduce Improvements lanes, streetscaping 1,365,000.00 Vantage Highway Pathway - Separated multi-use pathway between Phase 2 Robertson Drive and Stevens Drive 670,000.00 S. George Washington Way Reconfigure GWW/Col. Point Drive Intersection Improvements intersection and modify I-182/SR 240 ramps 9,890,000.00 Reconstruct roadway to provide 3 lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, and Columbia Park Trail - East streetscaping 1,300,000.00 Realign Tapteal Drive to construct a new Steptoe Street/Tapteal Drive intersection with Steptoe Street including Intersection Improvements modifications to the at-grade rail crossing 1,380,000.00 Construct a collector street between Bellerive Rachel Road Improvements Drive and Leslie Road 2,200,000.00 Construct a 3-lane roadway between Shockley Queensgate Drive Extension Road and Keene Road 1,100,000.00 Add bike lanes, shoulders, sidewalks, street lights, and storm drainage between Penny Gage Boulevard Improvements Royal and Morency 825,000.00 Construct a two-lane collector street between Bellerive Drive Extension Wenatchee Lane and Rachel Road 70,000.00 Construct sidewalks and frontage improvements and overlay on Snow Avenue between Duportail Street and Hoffman Street, Marcus Whitman Elementary - and Gray Street between Snow Avenue and SRTS Winslow Avenue 491,200.00 Construct a separated multi-use pathway on the east side of Stevens Drive between Stevens Drive Pathway Spengler Street and Horn Rapids Road 950,000.00 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 46 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Project Title Project Description Total Cost ($) Construct a two-lane collector street between Bermuda Road and Alla Vista Road, including Queensgate Drive - Phase II frontage improvements 3,400,000.00 Construct a separated multi-use pathway on Vantage Highway Pathway - the north side of SR 240 between Twin Phase 3 Bridges Road and Kingsgate Way 600,000.00 Conversion of George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue to a one-way couplet between Symons Street and Jadwin Avenue. Add active Downtown Connectivity transportation connectivity and safety Improvements improvements. 16,000,000 Construct safety improvements at various Systemic Pedestrian Crossing pedestrian crossings identified in the Local Safety Improvements Road Safety Plan 1,300,000 Systemic Stop-Controlled Construct safety improvements at various Intersections Safety stop-controlled intersections identified in the Improvements Local Road Safety Plan. 2,200,000 LONG TERM IMPROVEMENTS This section discusses the future roadway network to serve the anticipated growth within the City. It identifies additional bicycle and pedestrian projects as well. Future Functionally Classified Roadway Network Growth in the City of Richland is anticipated in several undeveloped areas, including the south Richland area south of the Yakima River, as well as the Badger Mountain South sub-area and the Horn Rapids Industrial Park in north Richland. The City of Richland has planned a roadway network to serve these developing areas and many of the improvements will be paid for by private development. The City Municipal Code has definitions for various types of streets, identifying the purpose for each road along with associated standards. The code divides collectors into two types, the Arterial Collector and Neighborhood Collector, which is somewhat different than the currently approved state classified system. The future functionally classified street system of roadways is shown in Figure T-11 and is the network towards which the City is working to provide in order to serve development. It includes the following mileages of the various types of roads. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES Roadway System The GMA requires that communities forecast anticipated growth in traffic volumes for at least a 10- year horizon based on the adopted land use plan to provide information on the needs of future growth. As a tool in preparing the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the Benton Franklin Council of Governments maintains a set of regional computerized transportation models. The model is developed using current traffic data and land uses in the region using Transportation Analysis Zones City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 47 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA (TAZs) that are defined by various attributes describing the number and type of households and employees as well as other land uses within each zone. The model is calibrated for existing conditions using Federal Highway Administration procedures and methods. Once calibrated for existing conditions, changes in assumptions for future land uses and roadway networks can be made to determine the potential impacts of developments and roadway scenarios. Land use assumptions representing future conditions are developed to determine various impacts on the roadway network at a regional level. The future year model representing the year 2032 developed by Benton Franklin Council of Governments and prepared in 2012 represents the best land use and roadway assumptions available at the time it was created and substantially represents the land use scenario presented in this Comprehensive Plan Update. The current RTP is in the process of being updated to the year 2040 but is unavailable during this Comprehensive Plan Update. Once updated, the City will review the results and plan accordingly to address congestion that is anticipated in the long-range scenarios beyond those that are already identified. It must be recognized that although traffic models are calibrated within acceptable ranges, the model is just one tool in transportation planning and traffic forecasting. The Benton Franklin Council of Governments model is a PM peak hour model that provides roadway segment volumes (not specific turn movement volumes). A major transportation challenge within the City of Richland transportation system is for north-south travel. Several factors contribute to this situation, including the major regional employers situated north of the City, combined with the fact that significant housing that is provided south and east of the Yakima and Columbia Rivers within the region. Regional commute traffic from south Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, is currently limited to SR 240 and George Washington Way for north-south travel through the City of Richland because of the challenge of providing adequate capacity to cross the Yakima River to the south and Columbia River to the east. I-182 also creates a barrier given that there are only three access points and four crossings within the City as well. Congestion as a result of this north-south demand at commute times is manifest at the I-182/George Washington Way interchange and also at I-182/SR 240/Aaron Drive interchange as well as most other cross-streets of SR 240 such as Duportail Street, Swift Boulevard, Van Giesen Street and Jadwin Avenue. A related issue with this north-south congestion is the associated congestion at city street facilities that interface with the state highway facilities. For example SR 240/Columbia Park Trail and I-182/Queensgate Drive. The 2032 Regional Transportation Model was reviewed for deficiencies, and as noted above identifies several locations of anticipated future deficiencies. Many of the corridors discussed above have been studied by the City to better understand future conditions in more detail and to determine appropriate solutions to address anticipated transportation issues. Such studies have considered the following improvements for these corridors, and the projects have already been included above in Table T-3 Transportation Improvement Program: . Southern portion of the George Washington Way corridor in the vicinity of I-182 interchange . Queensgate Drive/I-182 Interchange eastbound ramps to the south Relatively few congestion issues exist on the local street system as the City has engaged in planning and financing efforts for the South Richland Collector system. Completed projects such as Steptoe Street south of Gage Boulevard to Clearwater Avenue have helped to alleviate congestion. The extension of Rachel Road between Leslie Road and Steptoe Street will also help to address congestion on other facilities such as Gage Boulevard. Some long range projects, in addition to those listed above under existing deficiencies, have already been identified by City Staff and are included in the 2040 regional modeling process, that to address issues identified in the 2032 regional traffic model. Major projects of note include: City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 48 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA . I-182 / SR240 / Aaron Drive Interchange Improvements . Kingsgate / Queensgate Corridor These projects are listed below in the recommendations section as well, along with other projects identified in the South Richland Collector Financing Program that has set impact fees for development. The BFCOG also conducted a study for an additional crossing of the Columbia River. Although not likely to be funded within the next 20 years, the City of Richland is supportive of an alternative north of the Hanford 300 Area in north Richland. Air and Rail Services Growth in Richland and the Tri-Cities area will increase demand for airport services, but air transportation demand is more directly related to regional changes. For example, the closure of Vista Field in the City of Kennewick significantly increased the number of based aircraft at the Richland Airport and therefore the demand for more hangars. As mentioned earlier, the Richland Airport Master Plan calls for a runway extension to the north for a total of 5,000 feet in order to accommodate faster aircraft and corporate jets. This runway extension will cause the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) to be extended over SR 240 and some developed industrial properties. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recent years has taken significant interest in development within Runway Protection Zones, thus this action will require study and potential mitigation. Of note also is the fact that the future roadway deficiencies list the widening of SR 240 between Stevens Drive and Kingsgate Way. Since this roadway widening is within the future RPZ, the FAA would require an RPZ Analysis as well. Demand for freight and passenger rail facilities could increase, depending on the type of new commercial and industrial development the plan’s economic strategy attracts. The City of Richland has put significant investment into additional rail lines to serve the Horn Rapids Industrial Park. Additional rail lines may be warranted as well to serve areas to the north of Horn Rapids Road. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities The Benton Franklin Council of Governments completed a Regional Active Transportation Plan in 2016. As part of the planning process several workshops were held to give participants the opportunity to identify issues and concerns with providing facilities that foster active transportation. Specific issues within the City of Richland ranged from specific maintenance locations as well as barriers such as missing trail segments, railroad crossings, freeway overpasses, and shared parking lanes that make bicycle travel more challenging. Five specific projects within the City of Richland were identified, four of which were listed in the TIP projects for 2017 – 2022 in Table T-3. The fifth project is a pedestrian overpass along Columbia Center Boulevard over SR 240. The City also considers multi-modal needs in new corridors and in street standards for when new roadway facilities are constructed. There are no identified deficiencies in bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the City from a Level of Service perspective. However, the City regularly develops stand-alone bicycle and pedestrian projects and also incorporates bicycle and pedestrian facilities into roadway projects to enhance the transportation system and improve the quality of life of its citizens and visitors. Improvement Projects The Comprehensive Plan will require improvement projects for both planning periods to address level of service deficiencies. Additional improvements will be needed as part of the Plan’s proactive City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 49 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA strategy to encourage economic development. Projects also may be needed to address safety or maintenance needs. Table T-4 shows the preliminary recommended improvements to address LOS deficiencies. It also includes projects anticipated to be constructed not just to address LOS deficiencies, but to provide the future functionally classified network shown earlier in Figure T-11. Improvements identified in both tables T-3 and T-4 are shown in Figure T-12. Some projects will be City’s responsibility; others will be the responsibility of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and in many cases developers will be required to construct improvements associated with proposed subdivisions or other developments. Table T-4: Long Range Transportation Improvements Total Cost 1 Project Title Project Description ($) New arterial route from the existing west end of Kingsgate South Queensgate to SR224 (Van Giesen)(Portions of the Extension route will likely be on Jones Road right of way) 60,000,000 New arterial route from south end of Kingsate @ SR Kingsgate North 240 to SR 224 (Van Giesen). Portions of the route Extension will likely be on the Jones Road right of way 4,280,000 New arterial route from the existing west end of Queensgate West Queensgate to west of the Kingsgate South Extension extension 3,000,000 New route extension from Duportail Street to City View Extension Kingsgate. 2,000,000 I-182 / Eastbound New eastbound onramp at Queensgate / I-182 Onramp Interchange 15,000,000 I-182 / SR240 / Aaron Interchange improvements to grade-separate key Drive Interchange movements Improvements 40,000,000 SR240 Pedestrian Pedestrian bridge parallel to Columbia Center Blvd. Overpass over SR240 4,000,000 SR240 / Twin Bridge Twin Bridge extension to Horn Rapids Road and Road Improvements signal at SR240 1,425,000 Add travel lanes between Beardsley Road and SR240 Widening Stevens Drive 5,000,000 SR240 Intersection Improve intersections of SR-240 and Logston, Improvements Kingsgate, Twin Bridges, and Beardsley. 8,000,000 Gage Boulevard Extension from Morency to Queensgate Improvements 1,250,000 New route extension from Dallas Road to Trowbridge Boulevard Queensgate 2,625,000 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 50 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Total Cost 1 Project Title Project Description ($) Dallas Road Urban street improvements between I-82 and Improvements Keene Road 2,904,300 New route extension from Keene Road to Columbia Shockley Road Park Trail 360,000 Reata Road Urban street improvements between KID Canal and Improvements Leslie Road with signal at Leslie 3,045,735 Van Giesen, Swift Blvd. Duportail Street / SR240 Add lanes Intersection Improvements 1,700,000 Columbia Park Add traffic signal Trail/Leslie Road 300,000 TBD, Badger South Sub-Area Collector roadway network Developer Plan Funded TBD, Horn Rapids Industrial Collector roadway network Developer Area Funded 1Funding for these projects will come from a variety of sources, including impact fees, developer construction, City General Funds, Transportation Improvement Board grants, Highway Safety Program grants, State funding, Federal Surface Transportation Program funding as well as other Federal Grants. Transportation Demand Management Consistent with TE Goal 1, Policy 4, the City of Richland also actively participates in the preparation of the Regional Transportation Plan and the planning process with the Benton Franklin Council of Governments. This process regularly includes efforts regarding all modes of travel including transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, rail, and air. The Regional Transportation Plan includes a chapter on Transportation Choices that discusses the results and benefits of these alternative modes of travel that can reduce congestion, postpone the need for roadway improvements and improve air quality. Other common strategies to reduce the automobile travel and the need for roadway improvements include the following: . Assignment of a transportation coordinator to help employees find alternative commuting options; . Cash-out parking programs that pay employees to give up their parking spaces; . Employer-sponsored shuttles or vanpools; . Carpool or vanpool incentives or subsidies; . Ride-matching services; . Preferential carpool and vanpool parking; . Commute alternatives information; . Provision of showers and locker facilities for bicycle and pedestrian commuters; City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 51 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA . Employer-provided travel allowances that employees can use to pay for parking or to commute by a travel alternative; . Flexible work hours; . Compressed work-week schedules; and . Telecommuting programs allowing employees to work from home for certain tasks or positions. . Form a transportation demand management committee made up of major employers and government representatives. . Develop park-and-ride facilities near freeway interchanges. . Develop pedestrian and bicycle facilities between key destinations. FINANCING AND RECOMMENDATIONS The City receives funding for transportation projects from a variety of sources, including impact fees, developer construction, City General Funds, Arterial Street Funds, Transportation Improvement Board grants, Highway Safety Program grants, State funding, Federal Surface Transportation Program funding as well as other Federal Grants. The City collects impact fees established in the Richland Municipal Code (12.03) and began in 2004. It is called the Richland Street Collector Financing Plan and assists to develop the arterial street network in Richland and to make other improvements such as traffic signals as traffic volumes grow. The impact fee area generally involves four zones. South Richland’s fee zones covers the area south of the Yakima River in two zones with the exception of the Badger Mountain South Sub-Area which is covered in a third zone. A fourth zone was added in 2022 and covers the area north of Van Giesen/SR-224 and west of Stevens Drive in north Richland. The impact fee was updated in 2008, 2012,2018, 2022, and another update expected in 2023. Projects that identified in the Richland Municipal Code (12.03) are also shown on Figure T-12. Richland CIP and Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) are updated every year. The TIP prioritized projects that are listed in Table T-3 above. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 52 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-1 - Street Functional Classification System Horn Rapids Rd y 240 a UV d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i to n h s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H ss a -p y B d R s e n o r J a J D d W e s t R i c h l a n d s w W e s t R i c h l a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A Williams Blvd t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s wift Blvd y a S a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D n il s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e tock St W oms o C G Aaron Dr Ke nned Q y Rd u St e il e rta n po s u g D a t e D r UV240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk T ji d rl W ewood Dr y Engl Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a a p pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a l l R l l Richland City Limits e a e r i i D l v s e e D Urban Growth Area L r Street Classification Interstate Other Freeway - Expressway (14.4 Miles) KK ee nn nn ee ww ii cc kk Principal Arterial (18.0 Miles) Minor Arterial (23.0 Miles) Major Collector (35.7 Miles) Reata Rd Minor Collector (23.3 Miles) ¨¦§82 Local Streets (203.3 Miles) March 28, 2023DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-2 - Number of Lanes Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St Richland City Limits d R B s e d a l l R l l Urban Growth Area e a e r i i D l v s e e Number of Lanes L D r 2 (40.13 Miles) 3 (9.54 Miles) 4 (8.59 Miles) K e n n e w ii c k 5 (13.27 Miles) 6 (8.02 Miles) Reata Rd 7 (0.82 Miles) 82 8 (1.04 Miles) ¨¦§ January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-3 - Intersection Traffic Control !"$ Horn Rapids Rd èéëìí !"$ y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a èéëìí èéëìí d g i r !"$s B g n $n !" i i K w T èéëìíUniversity Dèéëìír r D y s a n W e v n e o d t èéëìí t v l S r èéëìí g B èéëìí D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b èéëìí èéëìí g !"$ o r R o e G dèéëìí R n e èéëìí èéëìí g a H èéëìí y w H èéëìí s s a -p !"$ y B d R s èéëìíèéëìí èéëìí e èéëìí n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e èéëìín èéëìí v A !"$ e èéëìí èéëìí !"$ èéëìít v S èéëìíe èéëìí e èéëìí v A d Williams Blv t h èéëìí èéëìíèéëìí g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B èéëìíèéëìí èéëìíèéëìí èéëìíèéëìí a p h - èéëìí !"$ T y Knight St B èéëìíèéëìí !"$ èéëìíLeeèéëìí Blvèéëìíd !"$ èéëìíèéëìí y a èéëìí r t W S èéëìí ! D l n i 2 èéëìí s a ! a ! l rt 2 i s ! a 182 o l l p h t èéëìí § e ¨¦ u èéëìí D e stock St W om !"$ o C !"$ G èéëìí !"$ Aaron Dr K èéëìí!"$ en Q èéëìí nedy Rd èéëìí u St e il e rta n po s Du !"$ g a t èéëìí èéëìíe D !"$ r èéëìí VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum èéëìí n bia F P u e !"$ ar R k ji d Trl W Englewood Dr ! y 2! !"$ $ Westcliffe Blvd !" t y èéëìí Fowler St !"$ S !"$ W e !"$ a o èéëìí l t T a Richland City Limits (1) p a èéëìí pt e e G t a !"$ èéëìí l !"$ S Dr $ Urban Growth Area (1) Me !" lis sa !"$ Gage Blvd St d èéëìí èéëìí Intersection Control Type R !"$ èéëìíèéëìí B s e d a l l R l l èéëìí Signalized (66) e a e r i i D l v s e ! e Roundabout (4) L 2! D r !"$ Not Signalized (29) Street Classification èéëìí Interstate K e n n e w ii c k Other Freeway - Expressway (14.87 Miles) Principal Arterial (15.57 Miles) Minor Arterial (28.62 Miles) Reata Rd Major Collector (18.61 Miles) !"$ Minor Collector (4.36 Miles) ¨¦§82 2!! Local Streets (191.97 Miles) January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-4 - 2016 All Day Traffic Counts Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G Richland City Limits t al S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St Urban Growth Area d R B s e d a l l R l l e All Day Traffic Counts a e r i i D l v s e e 0 to 1,000 L D r 1,001 to 5,000 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 20,000 K e n n e w ii c k 20,001 to 30,000 30,001 to 40,000 Reata Rd More than 40,000 §82 No Count Data ¨¦ January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-5 - 2016 Peak Traffic Volumes 18 0 / 3 80 Horn Rapids Rd 26 / 2 15 / 46 7 21 / 87 5 / 1 y 5 0 4 a d 240 9 5 VU 1 R W / s 0 Battelle Blvd e e 9 t 1 g a d 7 / 76 g i r s B g 8 5 n n i 2 i 1 K w / 1 T 1 3 3 1 / 1 5 4 0 5 3 / University Dr 60 0 0 7 / 2 165 / 160 65 r D y s 7 a 2 5 n 1 3 W 8 e 1 / 5 v / n 2 6 e 3 2 o 9 d t t / 8 v 2 S l 1 r 0 g 4 B D n 1 i 8 n 1 o n h 0 t s / 3 s o 8 g s a 0 t o r L W e 1 e b 1 5 g o 7 / 7 8 r 1 3 10 R 0 5 o 1 / 5 5 1 1 3 e 8 / / 0 G 7 0 7 3 9 7 d 7 1 2 R / 5 0 n 0 6 9 0 3 e 1 / 7 g 1 1 0 / a 6 6 2 H 0 7 y 4 3 1 w 1 H / s 7 s 3 a 7 p 4 - 3 y 8 / B 0 8 5 d 2 3 R 2 1 / 7 s 0 8 3 e 0 8 1 1 7 0 1 n 2 9 / / 2 r J o / 2 a 7 7 J 7 2 2 D 3 0 6 1 d / 1 7 1 s 0 w 80 n W e s t R i c h l a n d i W e s t R i c h l a n d e n Van Giesen St 5 227 / 299 v 2 6 A e t / v 720 / 1080 527 / 585 9 S 6 e 1 8 1 5 0 / 5 2 3 5 2 / 5 5 / 5 0 6 7 1 0 e 0 / 2 4 3 v 6 9 1 2 2 A d lv Williams B 5 / t 3 9 0 9 h 3 2 4 8 8 0 8 4 g 3 1 i 1 / / 3 y 1 / r 0 3 / 1 r 9 2 7 1 w 7 2 W / D 4 2 9 4 H 4 4 0 r 6 1 4 s 9 7 e 0 s 3 lvd / y 6 a Swift B 5 4 4 / 2 a 2 214 / 412 p 6 2 h - / 1 T 8 8 y 360 / 385 7 Knight St 8 B 2 6 1 1 Lee Blvd / 3 8 4 0 2 309 / 344 374 / 399 9 1 / y 3 2 1 1 a 4 9 / 6 4 5 r 0 W t 5 S / 4 D 1 l n 2 i 5 s a 4 a l 6 t 3 i r 3 4 1 s / 01 a 182 o 3 / 50 l 2 l p 0 4 h 2 t § e ¨¦ u / D 2 4 e stock St 9 W m 1 3 o o C 1 1 1 / 6 2 1 4 G 4 6 6 5 / 0 / 1 9 / 3 3 3 8 5 5 8 1 8 7 1 2 0 3 4 1 / Aaron Dr 1 / / 5 3 9 5 9 Ke 3 2 293 / 374 290 / 216 6 nn Q 3 edy 0 Rd u 8 e 9 St 9 66 l 7 e / / 12 i 4 1 4 ta 60 n 5 r 7 / 6 o / s 9 p 3 1 4 56 Du 43 4 g 2 8 a 4 / 9 1 8 8 7 t 4 4 / e 4 6 0 2 4 D / 2 r 9 7 6 94 / 0 643 240 87 28 VU 4 6 182 / 8 / 21 ¨¦§ 77 1 K C e olu Shockley Rd e mbi F n a P u e ark 115 / 55 j R Tr i d 5 l W ood Dr 6 12 / Englew 8 896 y 7 / 314 5 / 346 Westcliffe Blvd 190 / 190 9 116 / 3 8 t 9 y Fowler St Richland City Limits S 0 190 / 190 190 / 19 W 8 e 1 74 318 90 / 190 190 / 190 a o 0 3 6 l / / t 2 0 1 3 8 9 T 20 1 a 7 1 p a 3 Urban Growth Area 7 6 p 4 1 7 264 / 0 t / 17 e e 60 G 1 / 1 t a 3 / l / 5 S D 5 r 7 1 0 3 8 M 4 / 7 1 0 7 0 e 7 2 1 1 lis 2 7 Peak Traffic Volume (5 PM) s 1 a / 8 Gage Blvd St 7 d 4 R 967 / 1231 256 / 382 804 / 1035 832 / 1014 B Up to 200 s e d a l 8 2 l R l l 5 1 e 1 a 8 e r i / / i 201 to 500 D l v 2 5 s e 9 9 e 6 5 L D 501 to 1000 r 5 1001 to 1500 0 / 5 0 More than 1500 K e n n e w ii c k No Count Data 4 5 4 / 8 5 Note: Volume labels show eastbound Reata Rd 4 4 191 / 2 266 4 or northbound volumes first and / 82 7 4 westbound or southbound volumes ¨¦§ 5 second as follows: EB / WB or NB / SB January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-6 - Bike Routes and Paths Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e O! n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd O! y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e O! e L D r Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area K e n n e w ii c k O! Transit Center On-Street Bike Route Reata Rd Class I Trail 82 Soft Trail ¨¦§ January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-7 - Airport and Port Transportation Facilities Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e e L D r K e n n e w ii c k Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area Richland Airport Reata Rd Barge Slip and High Dock ¨¦§82 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-8 - Transit Routes Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e O! n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd O! y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 Richland City Limits K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk T Urban Growth ji d rl W Englewood Dr y ^(! Maintenance, Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W (! Operations, and e ^ a o l t T a p a Administration pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis O! Transit Center sa Gage Blvd St d R B s Bus Route 23 e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v Bus Route 25 s e O! e L D Bus Route 26 r Bus Route 39K Bus Route 50 K e n n e w ii c k Bus Route 110 Bus Route 120 Bus Route 225 Reata Rd Bus Route 815 ¨¦§82 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-9 - Volume to Capacity Ratios 3 80 / 12 00 26 Horn Rapids Rd / 800 46 / 800 87 / 800 1 5 0 4 0 5 8 / / 0 2 y 0 4 5 8 0 9 a 240 d 0 / 2 VU R 0 W 9 s 1 Battelle Blvd e e t g a 76 / 800 d g i r s 0 0 B g 4 2 n n i / i 8 K 5 w 0 2 0 T 1 8 / 1 1 3 6 00 0 / 12 0 0 8 iversity Dr Un 0 / 0 5 3 r D y s a n W e 0 v 0 0 n 0 0 0 e 4 8 o 6 d t 2 / t 1 v / / S 5 l r g 2 7 B 2 3 5 1 D n 3 i 8 n 8 1 1 0 h o n / 12 t s 00 s o g s a t o r L W e e b g 8 o 0 r 1 0 0 0 R 0 / 0 o 6 1 4 0 2 1 2 0 8 e / 0 / / 7 5 7 G 3 1 5 1 1 5 1 d 1 R 1 n 0 0 6 0 e 0 4 / 2 g 1 / 2 0 6 a 0 3 7 H 1 0 y 0 6 w 1 / H s 7 s 3 5 1 a 3 1 1 p / - 1 6 y 0 B 0 d R 0 0 s 0 0 6 0 8 0 3 e / / 6 1 0 8 n 8 0 / 0 7 2 8 r J 2 o 2 / 7 1 a 3 J 0 0 D 9 1 8 2 0 d 1 W e s t R i c h l a n d / s W e s t R i c h l a n d 1 w 6 n 0 i 0 e 0 6 n 0 Van Giesen St 6 5 v 5 1 A 0 / e / 80 / 1600 0 0 428 / 800 10 0 t 1 v 0 0 0 8 0 6 4 6 0 / S e 8 0 1 3 8 1 0 / / 1 / 2 5 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 9 1 6 3 0 2 1 e 6 / 1 v / 0 4 5 A 1 d 5 Williams Blv 1 6 t 7 h 330 / 800 4 4 g 0 0 3 i / 0 0 0 y 7 r 1 6 8 0 9 6 r 1 / 8 0 w / / W / 0 9 D 8 0 H 2 3 0 r 0 4 2 0 1 2 s e 1 s 0 y lvd 0 35 a Swift B 8 / 800 412 / 1600 0 8 a 0 / p 8 h 8 - / 800 / 800 9 385 / 37 T 7 0 y 8 2 0 1 Knight St 6 B 6 3 5 / 5 0 Lee Blvd 0 2 4 / 4 9 0 8 4 2 168 / 800 0 0 / 0 8 0 8 0 / y 0 8 7 1 0 / a 7 5 1 5 6 4 4 r t W 2 / S 2 D 4 l n i 10 0 1 0 / s 0 a a 0 80 l t 0 i r 6 s a 1 182 o l / l p h 0 6 t § e ¨¦ 0 u 8 3 5 e St D / stock 2 W om 1 49 / 800 o C 1 3 G 51 0 0 0 6 3 / 3 1 1 8 3 6 0 / 7 9 0 6 3 / / 1 8 1 6 0 Aaron Dr 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 290 / 1600 K 67 6 e / 1 n 1 Q n 6 / 3 ed 00 0 y R 2 u 8 d 4 9 12 t e / 4 / 8 S 0 3 00 il 60 e 6 a / 1 1 0 rt 0 4 n 0 95 o 76 8 s 6 p 8 g / u / 1 D 60 1 a 0 6 0 t 0 e D r 2 86 794 0 / 80 / 1 0 0 60 8 0 / 0 0 1 1 2 240 86 VU / 8 4 0 4 182 0 4 0 ¨¦§ / 4 1 8 K 79 C 0 e / 80 o 0 Shockley Rd e 0 lum n bia F e Pa u 0 rk j R 0 Tr i 8 89 l d 6 W / / 8 ewood Dr 00 Engl 6 y 8 7 346 / 1600 346 / 1600 190 / 800 1 116 / 1600 Westcliffe Blvd 90 / t 8 y 0 Fowler St 8 S 7 0 0 77 / W 80 190 / 800 / e 0 16 a 0 o l 0 t 0 T 3180 / 36 0 00 a 2640 p a / 2400 8 p / t e e G t a 6 l 7 9 0 0 S D / 80 6 0 M 87 0 r 4 8 / e 1 / l 60 iss 0 1 2 a age Blvd 4 9 S G 1 t 6 d 1309 / 1600 / 800 / 382 382 / 800 014 / 1600 1231 / 1600 1 8 R 0 B 0 s e Richland City Limits d a 0 l l R l l 0 e 8 a / e r i i 8 D l v 1 0 s 8 Urban Growth Area e 0 0 6 e 0 0 1 L D 0 8 / / 8 r 7 / 1 1 8 6 7 2 1 Volume to Capacity Ratio 8 1 0 0 / Less Than 0.70 8 0 0 7 1 K e n n e w i c k 0.70 to <0.80 7 K e n n e w i c k 0 0 / 8 1 / 6 0 2 0 8 0.80 to <0.90 6 0 0 600 8 1 7 / / 5 6 8 0.90 to <1.00 5 4 Reata Rd More than or equal to 1.00 266 / 800 0 0 8 / 7 82 4 No Count Data ¨¦§ 5 149 / 800 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-10 - Intersection Traffic Control Evaluations !"$ Horn Rapids Rd èéìëí !"$ y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a èéìëí èéìëí d g i r !"$s B g !"$ n n i i K w T èéìëíUniversity Dèéìëír r D y s a n W e v n e !( o d t v t l S èéìëí r B èéìëíg D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b èéìëí èéìëí $ g !" o r R o e !( G d R n e èéìëí èéìëí g a H èéìëí y w H èéìëí s s a -p !"$ y B d R s èéìëíèéìëí èéìëí e èéìëí n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e èéìëín èéìëí v !"$ A e !"$ t èéìëí èéìëí èéìëí v S èéìëíe èéìëí e èéìëí v A d Williams Blv t h èéìëí èéìëíèéìëí g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y !( a Swift B èéìëíèéìëí èéìëíèéìëí èéìëí a p h - !( èéìëí T y Knight St B èéìëíèéìëí !"$ èéìëíLee èéìëíBlvèéìëíd !"$ èéìëíèéìëí y èéìëí a r t W S èéìëí ! D l n i 2 èéìëí s a ! a ! l rt 2 i s ! a 182 o l l p h t èéìëí § e ¨¦ u èéìëí D e stock St W om !"$ o C !"$ G !( $ Aaron Dr !" !( K !( !"$ en Q nedy Rd èéìëí u St e ail e ort n p !"$ s Du g a t èéìëí !( e !( D r !( VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia èéìëíF e !( Pa u R rk ji d Trl W Englewood Dr ! y 2! !"$ !"$ Westcliffe Blvd t y èéìëí !( Fowler St !"$ S W e !"$ a o èéìëí l t T a èéìëí p a pt e e G t a !"$ èéìëí l !"$ S Dr !"$ Me lis sa !"$ Gage Blvd St d $ èéìëí èéìëí R !" èéìëíèéìëí B s e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e e Richland City Limits L D r Urban Growth Intersection Control !"$ Two-way Stop Controlled, accep table Level of Service èéìëí (25) K e n n e w ii c k !( Two – Way Stop Controlled, needs further evaluation Two-Way Stop Controlled intersection, p rop osed traffic !( signal or roundabout (5) ! Roundabout, accep table Level of Service 2! Reata Rd èéìëí Signaliz ed intersection, accep table Level of Service !"$ 82 Signaliz ed intersection, imp rovements identified through ¨¦§ !( study (6) January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-11 - Future Functionally Classified Street Network d Horn Rapids Rd R s e g d i y r 240 a UV B W n i Battelle Blvd e t w T a g s g n i K University Dr y a W r D n s o t n g r e n v D i e h n t s S o a s t r W Spengler St e e b g o r R o e G d R t Saint S n e g a H y w H ss a -p y B d Mcmurray St R s e n o r J a J D d W e s t R i c h l a n d s w W e s t R i c h l a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A Williams Blvd t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s wift Blvd y a S a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r W t D n S l s a i l a i s t a 182 r l l o h t § e ¨¦ p u e tock St W oms D o C G Aaron Dr Ke nned Q y Rd u e e t e v S e l n A i v s a g h t A r a c o i n t p e o u m r D D r i o r R T S o c k w 240 o UV o 182 d ¨¦§ D Ri r ve Shockley Rd rw C K oo olu r F e d m u e S bia D t j n P i e ark e W Dr C Tr t R nglewood l y d E a a t n g S M y s Westcliffe Blvd y o n H e r n t y Fowler St e S i a a l t A t e l W yon S d n s a e n v C Ta u p o e D a e o t l e t Q w a Richland City Limits r m l a p D e l r e G Oahu St E t S Urban Growth Area Me v li A ssa e Blvd S a Gag t u l Interstate d Co Gala Wy a R rv M B in d p s a o e S R t a a r l l e l e l K e i Other Freeway - Expressway n l a Ava Way r c s i v D y e e L D Principal Arterial r D r Broadmoor St Minor Arterial Major Collector KK ee nn nn ee ww ii cc kk Minor Collector Rachel Rd ve Local Streets A er at rw ea Future Minor Arterial Cl Future Arterial Collector Reata Rd Future Minor Collector ¨¦§82 Future Interstate Ramp March 28, 2023DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland T-12 -Transportation Improvements d Horn Rapids Rd R !( s e g d i y r 240 a UV B W n i Battelle Blvd e t w T a g s g n !( i K !( University Dr y a W r D n s o t n g r e n v D i e h n t s S o a s t r W Spengler St e e b g !( o r R o e G d R t Saint S n e g a H y w H ss a -p WWee ss tt RR ii cc hh ll aa nn dd y B d Mcmurray St R s e !( n o r J a J D d s w n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A Williams Blvd t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s wift Blvd y a S a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r W t D n S l s a i l a i s t a 182 r l l o h t § e ¨¦ p u e tock St W oms D o C G !( !( !( Aaron Dr Ke nned Q !( y Rd u !( e e !( t e !( v S e l n A i v !( s !( a g h t A !( r a c o i n t p e o u m r D D r i o r R T S o c k w 240 !( o UV o 182 d ¨¦§ D Ri r ve Shockley Rd rw C K oo olu r F e d m u S bi D e t !( a j n P i e ark e W Dr C Tr t R nglewood l y d E a a t n g S M y s Westcliffe Blvd y o n H e r n t y Fowler St e S i a a l t A t !( e l W yon S d n s a e n v C Ta u p o e D a e o t l e t Q w a r m l a !( p D e l r e G Oahu St E t S Me v li A ssa e Blvd S a Gag t u l d Co Gala Wy a R r !( v M B in d p s a o e S R t a a r l l e l e l K e i !( n l a Ava Way r c s i v D y e e L D r D !( r !( Broadmoor St !( !(!( !( KK ee nn nn ee ww ii cc kk Rachel Rd ve A Richland City Limits er at rw ea Urban Growth Area !( Cl !( !( Reata Rd !( Intersection Improvements !( Other Transportation Improvements ¨¦§82 !( Multi-Use Trails March 28, 2023DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES SECTION ONE  INTRODUCTION This section was developed in accordance with RCW 36.70A070 to address utility service within the City of Richland over the next 20 years. It consists of the general location, proposed location, and capacity of all existing utilities in the UGA. General utility corridors are identified in utility and transportation elements as many utilities are placed in conjunction with the transportation corridors. Utilities include wastewater, water, storm water, solid waste, and energy services provided by the City. This section also discusses utilities served by other providers in Richland. These are natural gas supply, tele‐communications, and irrigation. Figure U-1: Utility Service Areas   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 64 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION TWO  WASTEWATER FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS The Richland sanitary sewer system was originally developed to serve the area around the CBD and the surrounding residential areas, but has been extended to other areas as they have developed, including north Richland, the Badger Mountain area, and the Horn Rapids community. The City’s wastewater collection system serves the majority of Richland residents, but some outlying areas are still served by onsite septic systems; there are currently approximately 475 people served with onsite septic systems within the Richland City limits. The sanitary sewer system includes a conveyance system, a wastewater treatment facility, and effluent disposal. Limited monitoring and analysis of the major trunks and interceptors were done in 1990s that showed that the system was in relatively good condition, with low levels of infiltration and inflow. However, the assessment data has become dated, and the City is planning on a more comprehensive assessment of the condition of the collection system in the next few years. Sanitary Sewer Collection System The existing Richland sanitary sewer collection system serves approximately 40 square miles of area, divided into seventeen drainage basins. The sewer service area boundary is shown in Figure U‐2. The collection system consists of over 262 miles of gravity collection pipes which range in size from six inches in diameter to 54 inches in diameter. Much of the Richland sewer service area is flat, making it difficult to construct sewers with the minimum slopes necessary for sewage flow. Pump stations receive sewage by gravity and augment the flow by pumping it to the treatment facility. The City owns and operates 14 pump stations, ranging in size from 1.5 to 35 horsepower. Because of the cost of operation and maintenance, it is desirable to minimize the number of pump stations; many have already been eliminated by the interceptor improvements. The 2015 General Sewer Plan Update included hydraulic modeling of all of the sanitary sewer pipes ten inches in diameter and larger. Overall, the collection system had adequate hydraulic capacity to convey current flows as well as future flows. Although the hydraulic analysis indicated relatively few capacity issues, the collection system is showing its age and a proactive renewal and replacement program has been developed to address this. A pipe replacement program was developed to prioritize sanitary sewer pipes with the greatest need for replacement each budget year. A significant element of this program includes an intensive survey of the existing pipes in order to determine condition ratings – this is scheduled to occur over the next three years. The components of Richland’s wastewater flow are sanitary flow, infiltration, and inflow. Sanitary flow includes wastewater discharged to the sewer from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Infiltration refers to groundwater that enters the collection system through cracks in pipes and loose connections. The rate of infiltration is likely to be higher in older sections of the City because of older pipes and construction methods. New sewers are usually constructed with precast manholes and rubber‐gasketed pipe, which effectively limit infiltration. Inflow is surface water that enters the system through downspouts, area drains, ponding over manhole covers, or cross connections with storm drains. Due to Richland’s desert climate, storm‐related inflow does not have a significant impact on the system. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 65 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Seasonal variations in wastewater flows are slight, with the total daily flow ranging from five to seven million gallons per day (MGD). The lowest flows occur during the winter months, the highest during the summer. Because Richland has a fairly permanent population and does not experience high tourist or vacation activity, the higher flows appear to be caused by elevated groundwater levels from irrigation, which results in higher infiltration. The wastewater flow characteristics are given in Table U‐1. Table U-1: Wastewater Flow Characteristics Average Daily Flow 5.7 MGD Peak Daily Flow 7.1 MGD Residential Population 53,054 (2015) Source: City of Richland General Sewer Plan, 2015 Wastewater Treatment Facilities All flows collected by the Richland sanitary sewer collection system are transported to and treated at the Richland Wastewater Treatment Plant. Since its completion in 1985, the plant has consistently achieved the discharge requirements specified in its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The plant provides primary sedimentation, followed by secondary treatment using an activated sludge process. Plant effluent is disinfected with chlorine prior to discharge to the Columbia River. The design criteria and the current loadings for flow, organic loading, and suspended solids are summarized in Table U‐2. Table U-2: Richland Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Criteria Design Criteria 2015 Average daily flow for maximum month 11.4 MGD 6.25 MGD BOD5 loading for maximum month 17,250 lbs/day 14,099 lbs/day TSS loading for maximum month 21,200 lbs/day 18,146 lbs/day NH3‐N loading for maximum month 2,750 lbs/day 2,063 lbs/day a. BOD = biochemical oxygen demand b. TSS = total suspended solids Source: City of Richland General Sewer Plan, 2015 The NPDES permit requires the City to submit a plan and a schedule for maintaining capacity whenever the actual flow or load reaches 85% of any one of the design criteria for three consecutive months. This is projected to occur in 2020. LEVEL OF SERVICE The service area for the City of Richland sewer system matches the UGA, although not all areas have sewer service. The City’s 2015 General Sewer Plan addresses proposed future system improvements based upon current land uses within the UGA. Current LOS standards for elements of the wastewater facilities system, contained in the 2015 Plan, are listed in Table U‐3. Improvements recommended in the City of Richland Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element are aimed at maintaining these guideline LOS standards.   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 66 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table U-3: Wastewater Guideline LOS Standards Element LOS Standard Residential Unit Flowsa 160 GPDUb Commercial Unit Flows 625 GPADc Industrial Unit Flows 1,250 GPADc Manning pipe roughness coefficient 0.012 Min velocity 2 feet/second a. Based on 2.42 people per dwelling unit b. GPDU = gallons per dwelling unit c. GPAD = gallons per acre per day Source: City of Richland General Sewer Plan, 2015 FUTURE DEFICIENCIES The 2015 General Sewer Plan includes a CIP through the year 2024. For the planning period of 2017‐2022, planned costs amount to approximately $18 million. The 2015 General Sewer Plan also includes a financial plan that allows the wastewater utility to remain financially viable during the planning period. The analysis considers the historical financial condition of the utility, the financial impact of executing the CIP, the sufficiency of the utility reserves to meet future financial and policy obligation, and rate affordability. RECOMMENDATIONS The improvements described in the 2015 General Sewer Plan will address deficiencies resulting from growth for the planning period. The General Sewer Plan includes long term improvement plans from 2015 to 2024. The 2017 Capital Improvement Program identifies the priority projects and associated financing as shown in tables U‐4 and U‐5 below. Table U-4: Capital Improvement Project Costs Facilities Total Cost Time‐frame City View Sewer Relocation $180,000 2017 Collection System Renewal & Replacement $12,244,000 2017 ‐ 2022 WWTP Influent Upgrades $2,183,000  2017 WWTP Renewal & Replacement  $3,343,000  2017 ‐ 2022 Total $17,950,000  2017 ‐ 2022 Table U-5: Capital Improvement Funding Sources Funding Source Total Fund Time‐frame Bonds ‐ Future Issue $2,183,000 2017 Rate Revenue $11,567,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Wastewater Facility Fees $4,200,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Total $17,950,000 2017 ‐ 2022 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 67 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Long term projects include collection system upgrades for the Bellerive Lift Station in South Richland and the Upper North Interceptor in North Richland. These projects would cost approximately $3,000,000 and will be funded by connection fees. In addition, there is about $4,000,000 projected cost for annual renewal/replacement projects for both the collection system and the Wastewater Treatment Plan. These will be funded by rates. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 68 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland U-2 - Sanitary Sewer Mains Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K L w T University Dr K r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d I R n e g J a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o H a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v G S e e v A d Williams Blv t h E g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B B a p h F - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 C o l l p h t § e ¨¦ Richland City Limits u D e stock St W om o C Urban Growth G Aaron Dr Force Mains K en Q nedy Rd u St e 10" to 54" Gravity Mains il e rta n po s A Du g a t Sewer Basin ID e D r A VU240 B ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia C F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W Englewood Dr E y Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St M S N W F e Y a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l G S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St H d R B s e d a l l R l l I e a P e r i i D l v s O e e J L D r K L K e n n e w ii c k M N O Reata Rd P §82 Y ¨¦ January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION THREE  WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM EXISTING CONDITIONS The majority of the population within the corporate limits of the City of Richland is served by the City of Richland Water Utility. The Utility serves approximately 18,689 connections (as of 2016), which includes residential, commercial, and industrial users. The Utility is managed by the City as part of the Public Works Department. The Richland water system was constructed during the 1940s to support the wartime activities at the Hanford Site. This temporary system has developed into the modern permanent water system used in the City today. The utility service area is bordered on the southwest by the City of West Richland utility service area, which has a wholesale water service intertie agreement with Richland. This intertie is located along Keene Road. The City of Kennewick’s water and sewer utility area lies to the southeast and has an emergency intertie located at Gage Boulevard connection on Columbia Center Boulevard near Tapteal Drive. The Badger Mountain Irrigation District has a potable water service utility area that lies to the south of the City with an emergency intertie located on Rachel Road. The City has one private water district within its corporate limits. Tri‐City Estates, a residential housing development, maintains its own water supply system. It has an emergency water supply agreement whereby the City of Richland would supply water to that area if its system proves inadequate. Two private water districts exist beyond the City limits. The Badger Mountain Irrigation District (BMID) operates a potable water system that serves the Rancho Reata area beyond the southern boundary of Richland’s service area (an area north of I‐82). The BMID uses a wholesale water supply intertie with the City. The City’s water supply system consists of wells, a water treatment plant, pump stations and chlorinators, interties, water lines, and reservoirs.  Source of Supply According to the 2016 Comprehensive Water System Plan (WSP), the City has a total available water right of 34,948 acre‐feet per year and 43,786 gpm for instantaneous flow. This total available water right covers to a Maximum Day Demand (MDD) of 63.0 MGD. The 2015 population‐based MDD is 38.4 MGD. The WSP projects that MDD will be 55 MGD in 2035. Therefore, the City appears to have adequate water rights for future growth. The City’s potable water sources include a wellfield and the Columbia River Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The wellfield has a total capacity of 15 MGD while the WTP has a capacity of 36 MGD. The City maintains the quality and quantity of groundwater used for public water supplies through Best Management Practices in the wellfield and the Water Treatment Plant. Water supplied to the City of Richland is of high quality, meeting federal and state drinking water standards. The locations of the sources of supply as well as the distribution system are shown in Figure U‐3. Distribution System The City has approximately 340 miles of pipeline in the water distribution system ranging in size from two inches in diameter to 36 inches in diameter. There are ten storage facility sites that City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 70 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA provide approximately 22 million gallons of storage and ten booster pumping stations that provide direct water storage to seven pressure zones within the City. The water system characteristics are summarized in Table U‐6. Table U-6: Water System Characteristics Average Annual Supply 6.2 billion gallons Residential Population 54,466 (2016) Source: City of Richland Water System Plan, 2016 LEVEL OF SERVICE The service area for the City of Richland water system matches the UGA. The City’s 2016 Water System Plan addresses proposed future system improvements based upon current land uses within the UGA. Current LOS standards for elements of the water system facilities, contained in the 2016 Plan, are listed in Table U‐7. Improvements recommended in the City of Richland Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element are aimed at maintaining these guideline LOS standards. Table U-7: Water Guideline LOS Standards Element LOS Standard Demand per ERUa 1,032 gallons per day Demand per ERUb 181 gallons per day MDDc/ADDd Factor 2.33 PHDd/MDD Factor 1.32 Service Pressure 40 – 80 psi a. ERU = equivalent residential unit, assuming domestic water is used for irrigation b. ERU = assuming a non‐domestic irrigation source c.MDD = maximum daily demand d. ADD = average daily demand e. PHD = peak hour demand Source: City of Richland Water System Plan, 2016 FUTURE DEFICIENCIES The 2016 Water System Plan includes a CIP through the year 2036. For the planning period of 2017‐2022, planned costs amount to approximately $23 million. The 2016 Water System Plan also includes a financial plan that allows the water utility to remain financially viable during the planning period. The analysis considers the historical financial condition of the utility, the financial impact of executing the CIP, the sufficiency of the utility reserves to meet future financial and policy obligation, and rate affordability. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 71 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA RECOMMENDATIONS The improvements described in the 2016 Water System Plan will address deficiencies resulting from growth for the planning period. The 2017 Capital Improvement Program identifies the priority projects and associated financing as follows. Table U-8: Water System Capital Improvement Project Costs Facilities Total Cost Time‐frame Automatic Meter Reading System $3,235,000 2017‐2018 Broadmoor Street Conversion from Tap I to Tap II $107,000 2021 Chief Joseph Middle School Irrigation Well $150,000 2018 Columbia River Intake Screen Upgrade $4,630,000 2018 ‐ 2020 Core Y Additional Plant Replacement Value (PRV) $406,000 2021 Distribution System Repairs & Replacement $1,950,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Duportail Street Transmission Main $750,000 2017 Duportail Street Well $500,000 2017 High Meadows St. and Leslie Road PRV $102,000 2021 Irrigation Utility Capital Improvements $730,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Orchard Way Conversion from Tap I to Tap II $35,000 2021 Tapteal I Pump Station Upgrade $500,000 2020‐2021 Tapteal II Loop $114,000 2020 Tapteal VI Water Main $487,000 2021 Water Treatment Plant Renewals & Replacement $1,716,000 2017 ‐ 2022 WTP Solids Handling Improvements $400,000 2021 Yakima River Crossing Pipeline Replacement $7,499,000 2017 ‐ 2019 Total $23,311,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Table U-9: Water System Capital Improvement Funding Sources Funding Source Total Fund Time‐frame Facility Fees $3,223,500 2017 ‐ 2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant $1,893,301 2017 ‐ 2018 Irrigation Utility Rate Revenue $755,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Private Development $601,000 2017 ‐ 2022 Rate Revenue $6,202,500 2017 ‐ 2022 Revenue Bond Issue $9,935,699 2017 ‐ 2020 Richland School District $50,000 2017 Surplus Property Sale $400,000 2021 West Richland $250,000 2020 ‐ 2021 Total $23,311,000 2017 ‐ 2022 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 72 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland U-3 - Water Mains Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D Richland City Limits r VU240 Urban Growth Area ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum 2" to 30" Gravity Mains n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W Englewood Dr 10" to 48" Pressure Mains y Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W Pressure Zones e a o l t T a p a pt e e G Core 548 t a l S Dr Me lis Horn Rapids sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a Tapteal I l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e Tapteal II e L D r Tapteal III Tapteal IV K e n n e w ii c k Tapteal V Tapteal VI Tapteal VII Reata Rd Tapteal VIII BMID ¨¦§82 January 17, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION FOUR  STORM WATER SYSTEM EXISTING CONDITIONS The storm water service area in Richland is divided into nine drainage areas covering over 30,000 acres. These are: North Richland (NR), Columbia River (CR), Richland Core Area (RC), Yakima River North (YRN), Yakima River South (YRS), CID Main Canal (CM), Amon Wasteway (AW), Badger East Canal (BEC), and Badger Mountain South (BMS). The City’s storm water system facilities consist of the following: . Collection and conveyance . Pumps . Underground injection control (UIC) facilities . Regional detention/ water quality facilities . Regional outfalls The collection and conveyance system includes catch basins, manholes and pipes. Tables U‐10 and U‐11 indicates existing collection and conveyance facilities. Table U-10: Storm Water Collection Structures Owner Catch Basins and Catch Basins and Manhole Manholes with OWS Manhole Catch Manhole Catch Basins Basins with OWS1 City 3,995 166 1,928 12 Port of Benton 160 0 0 0 1 Oil Water Separator Table U-11: Storm Water Conveyance Facilities (length in Units of Miles) Gravity Pipe Force Main Perforated Pipe Culvert Open Chanel and Underdrain 127.3 0.7 2.6 3.2 11.5 The storm water system includes public and privately owned seven pump stations throughout the City as indicated in Table U‐12 below. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 74 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table U-12: Storm Water System Pumps Name Owner Capacity (GPM) Carriage Pump Station City 1,045 McMurray Pump Station City 5,790 Berkshire City Unknown Corps of Engineers Pump Station USACE Unknown Horn Rapids Triangle Pump Station City Unknown Lawless Pump Station Private Unknown Wellsian Pump Station Private Unknown Some storm water runoff generated within the City is infiltrated via the City’s underground injection control facilities. There are over 280 UIC facilities in the City. The City’s regional detention/ water quality facilities include 22 ponds, 2 bioretention cells, 6 underground storm chambers, and 21 swales. Stormwater runoff that does not infiltrate within the service area is conveyed to surface receiving waters via regional outfalls that discharge to the Columbia River, the Yakima River, and the Amon Wasteway. There are 11 outfalls discharging to the Columbia River, two discharging to the Yakima River, and eight discharging to the Amon Wasteway. The City’s 2016 Stormwater Management Plan provides detailed information on the system facilities. The Management Plan also provides guidance for the City’s maintaining the requirements of the Phase II Eastern Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit (Phase II Permit), received from the Department of Ecology. This Permit regulates operation of the City’s Municipal Separated Storm Sewer System (MS4). FUTURE DEFICIENCIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The City strives to maintain the level of service of the storm water system by addressing existing and potential issues. Improvements are identified with the intent of reducing: . Existing conveyance capacity and flooding issues; . Potential future conveyance capacity and flooding issues; . Pollutant loading to receiving water bodies; and . Chronic system maintenance needs. Identification of capital projects are based on the criteria such as projects previously identified in the management plan but not yet constructed, chronic maintenance issues identified by staff, etc. The 2016 Stormwater Management Plan categorizes capital projects into one of four types based on the primary objective of the project: . Flood risk (FR) – Projects that primarily address hydraulic deficiencies to help reduce flooding or surcharging of the system. . Renewal and replacement (RR) – Projects that primarily repair or replace existing system components to help restore the original design function. . Water quality retrofit (WQ) – Projects that primarily address water quality through treatment of stormwater runoff prior to discharging to receiving waters. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 75 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA . Development Driven (DD) – Projects that may be built based on future development. These projects are assumed to be partially paid for by developers. See Section 8 for detailed documentation on funding assumptions. The 2017 CIP identifies the priority projects and associated financing in Tables U‐13 and U‐14. Table U-13: Storm Water Management Facilities Financing 2017-2030 Facilities Total Cost Time‐frame Leslie Road Storm Drain Replacement $839,000 2018 Storm Water Rehabilitation & Replacement $2,616,090 2015‐2022 Water Quality Retrofit Program $2,618,717 2015‐2022 Total $6,073,807 2017‐2022 Table U-14: Storm Water Capital Improvement Funding Sources 2017-2030 Funding Source Total Fund Time‐frame Grant – WA State Department of Ecology $759,717 2015‐2016 Grant Funds (Unsecured) $1,285,500 2017‐2022 Rate Revenue $4,028,590 2015‐2022 Total $6,073,807 2017‐2022 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 76 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland U-4 - Storm Water System Horn Rapids Rd S"S" !2! 2! y ! 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S sa GageS"S" Blvd S"S"S" S ! ! S"S 2! 2! 2! t 22! ! ! !! ! d !! 2 ! ! !2!! ! 2! !2!2!22!2 ! 22 !2 ! R !! 2! ! ! Culvert/Siphon CC ! 2 2! B !2 s ! e ! d 2 a ! l l R l l ! e !2 Drains a e r CB i ! i D 2 l ! BU v s e e BW BV BT L D Storm Drain Structures r !2! BiofilterArea !2! CheckDam CA Ditch BZ K e n n e w ii c k BY BX Oil/Water Separator Pond RipRapPad Reata Rd Storm Water Treatment Unit 82 Swale ¨¦§ January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION FIVE  SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GENERAL LOCATIONS AND CAPACITY State RCW 70.95.030 defines solid waste or waste as “all putrescible and non‐putrescible solid and semisolid wastes including, but not limited to, garbage, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, sewage sludge, demolition and construction wastes, abandoned vehicles or parts thereof, and recyclable materials.” Each municipality may fulfill its solid waste management responsibilities in one of three ways: 1. Prepare its own solid waste management plan for integration into the county comprehensive solid waste plan; 2. Participate with the county in preparing a joint city‐county plan for solid waste management; or 3. Authorize the county to prepare a plan for the City’s solid waste management for inclusion in the county comprehensive plan. The City of Richland has chosen the first option. RCW 70.95.080(3)(a) defines that option as: “Prepare and deliver to the county auditor of the county in which it is located its plan for its own solid waste management for integration into the comprehensive county plan”. In 2009, the City chose to develop their own solid waste management plan as a tool to guide the continued development of their collection system and landfill. The City’s Plan was updated in August 2011. This updated Plan was prepared in accordance with the Department of Ecology’s “Guidelines for Development of Local Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plans and Plan Revision”, January 2010. The City’s Plan was submitted for inclusion in Benton County’s 2013 update of its Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Plan. The County’s 2013 Plan was subsequently approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Department of Ecology’s action formalized the completion of the City’s planning responsibilities under RCW 70.95.030. The City’s Solid Waste Management includes these goal statements as guiding principles for its solid waste services: . Goal 1: Manage solid waste in compliance with State and local regulations to promote and protect human and environmental health and safety. . Goal 2: Optimize the solid waste management system to provide for long‐term stability in a cost‐effective manner. . Goal 3: Provide solid waste programs with emphasis on customer service and satisfaction. . Goal 4: Identify the types of recyclables and establish programs to efficiently and effectively recycle and market these materials. . Goal 5: Promote programs and balance incentives and disincentives to encourage reduction, reuse, and recycling. . Goal 6: Educate businesses and the public on opportunities available for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. . Goal 7: Encourage and support the research and development of new technologies for solid waste management and recycling. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 78 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Solid Waste Collection and Disposal The City of Richland Solid Waste Division provides municipal solid waste collection and disposal services to residences and businesses within the City limits. Solid Waste Collection services for lands outside the City limits is provided by private waste haulers licensed through the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission. This City’s landfill accepts waste from the surrounding areas on an individual load basis. The City has no disposal contracts with private haulers or other government agencies. Solid waste collection services for the City of Richland are provided by the City’s Public Works Department, except in newly annexed areas. The Department administers user‐fee‐funded refuse collection services, and bills its customers through the City Administrative Services Department. Solid waste collection in Richland is available five days a week. Industrial and commercial pickup is provided by the City of Richland. Commercial waste pickup can range from one to five times a week. Collection services within newly annexed areas are provided by private solid waste hauling companies operating under contracts with the City. The contracts, which are required by State law, provide for a ten‐year transition period during which the private solid waste haulers continue services in keeping with their State‐authorized permits. The haulers do not align their services with the City’s Solid Waste Management Plan. At the expiration of the contracts the City may choose to extend the contracts or assume service to the area customers. When the City elects to assume these service areas, it will provide services consistent with the Solid Waste Management Plan and its adopted rate structure. About 26 percent of solid waste is recycled in Richland based on the 2015 data of generation, recycling, and disposal as shown in the table below: Table U-15: Solid Waste Generation Tons % Generation 77,697 100 Recycling 22,216 26 Disposal 55,481 74 Petroleum‐contaminated soils are accepted occasionally at the Richland landfill. They are treated in a separate area on the landfill property and ultimately disposed of in the landfill. Dewatered bio‐ solids from the City’s wastewater treatment plant are combined with yard waste in a composting process conducted at the Richland landfill. The finished compost material is tested to confirm compliance with U.S. Composting Council quality criteria and marketed to area contractors, nurseries, and local agencies. Richland residents can dispose of self‐hauled waste at the resident rate. Oil, antifreeze, and automotive batteries are accepted for recycling at the landfill. Benton County operates a household hazardous waste program that accepts many other categories of wastes that are not accepted at the Richland landfill. Solid waste collected by service type is shown in table below. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 79 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table U-16: Solid Waste Collection Service Type % of Total Tonnage Collected Residential 40% Commercial 40% Dropbox 20% Richland Landfill The City of Richland owns and operates the Richland Landfill (also known as the Horn Rapids Landfill), located on 275 acres of designated landfill space approximately 3.5 miles northwest of the City center on Highway 240 (see Figure CF‐3, Facilities Map). Approximately 46 acres are permitted for solid waste disposal. The Benton Franklin Health District has issued a permit in 2017, for use of an additional 90 acres for landfill disposal. Also on the landfill property are a 14‐acre composting facility, a residential and small commercial customer transfer station, scalehouse and administration building, and an operations and equipment maintenance building. The current capacity of the permitted disposal area will be exhausted by the year 2020. The Richland Landfill currently meets minimum functional standards (Chapter 173‐351 WAC) and operates under a solid waste disposal permit issued and renewed annually by the Benton Franklin Health District. The site is designed and operated as an arid‐climate landfill, and therefore, has no bottom liner or leachate collection system. Vadose zone moisture monitoring has been implemented within a portion of the current 46 acre fill area for data collection. In the late 1990’s groundwater contamination with volatile organic compounds was detected in several of the landfill’s monitoring wells. The City installed the methane gas extraction / flare stations. The City initially implemented an independent remedial action program in compliance with Washington State Law (RCW 70.105D.040). In 2017 the City entered into an Agreed Order with the Washington State Department of Ecology to advance the characterization and remediation of the contamination. Recycling The City of Richland offers curbside recycling to its residential and commercial customers. In addition, the City currently operates seven drop‐box recycling collection centers throughout the City and delivers the collected recyclable items to Clayton‐Ward Recycling in Richland, which prepares the recyclable material and transports it to material processing facilities in the Portland or Seattle areas. The recycling centers currently accept scrap paper, plastic beverage containers, tin and aluminum cans, newspaper, telephone directories, magazines, catalogs and calendars, glass jars and bottles, cardboard, and brown paper bags. In 2015, the City collected 1,524 tons in the drop box collection centers and 1,099 tons through curbside collection. Composting The Horn Rapids Compost Facility is a treatment facility for bio‐solids coming from the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, the residential green waste program and green waste self‐haul. The compost facility opened in 2010, and accepts residential green yard waste with no charge to the resident. It saves landfill space and provides finished compost material to the public through a number of wholesale customers. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 80 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Household Hazardous Waste The Benton County Moderate‐Risk Waste Facility is located at a facility on Ely Street in Kennewick and which can collect Household Hazardous Waste and Small Quantity Generator Waste from residents of Benton County. The facility is jointly funded by the Washington Department of Ecology, Benton County, and the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Prosser, and Benton City. Moderate‐risk waste includes material such as waste oil, paints, flammable materials, and anti‐ freeze. The facility also collects hazardous waste from commercial businesses classified as small quantity generators (SQG). SQGs are conditionally exempt from federal and state regulation when they generate or accumulate hazardous waste in quantities below a 220 pound per month threshold. LEVEL OF SERVICE According to Richland’s Solid Waste Management Plan, the following solid waste management facility areas will likely require no major capital improvements during the 20‐year planning period: . Domestic and Commercial Waste Collection Services ‐ No current deficiencies are identified in the service provided by the City’s Solid Waste Utility. . The City’s existing curbside and drop boxes recycling program is sufficient to meet customer demands. A minority of residents indicate through surveys that they favor universal curbside recycling. To date the costs of this service expansion and the compulsory nature of it have not been adopted by the City Council. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES Estimates of solid waste generation are based on population projections. Based on Richland’s 2011 Solid Waste Management Plan (Appendix H), annual waste generation is forecast to increase to 80,000 tons in 2031. This forecast utilizes the per capita rate of 6 pounds per person per day and population projections. The current capacity in the Landfill will be exhausted sometime in 2020. The City is planning for its future solid waste disposal capacity by exploring two options: 1. Expand landfill capacity on the current site by building a landfill that meets current state and federal design regulations; as part of preparing for the possible expansion of the landfill, the City has submitted and received a permit from the DOH for expansion of approximately 90 acres. or 2. Building a transfer station and hauling waste to a large regional landfill. A consultant is assisting City staff in preparing information to support this decision. It is expected that a decision will be made in calendar year 2017, after which preparations will be made to construct the necessary facilities. Regardless of the disposal alternative selected, the City anticipates maintaining its current customer service levels at the Richland landfill. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the City: . Selects a preferred solid waste disposal approach that is cost effective, maintains service levels, and mitigates risk to the City; and . Provides and maintains collection services to all City residents consistent with adopted service levels and Solid Waste Management Plan goals and objectives. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 81 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table U-17: Solid Waste Management Facilities Financing 2014-2030 Facilities Total Cost Funding Sources Time Frame Disposal Capacity Improvements 8,003,512 Bonds – future issue 2017‐2019 Landfill Closure, Phase 2 3,780,000 Solid waste fund 2017‐2020 Container Maintenance Facility/ $185,000 Rate Revenue 2017‐2018 Facility Improvements City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 82 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland U-5 - Solid Waste Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d 1 g i %, r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w n W e s t R i c h l a n d i W e s t R i c h l a n d Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr 2 K %, en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e e L D r K e n n e w ii c k Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area City Solid Waste Facility Index Reata Rd %,1 Landfill ¨¦§82 %,2 City Shops January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION SIX  ENERGY/ELECTRICAL POWER EXISTING CONDITIONS Richland’s electrical service is provided primarily by Richland Energy Services (RES) Department. RES provides electric service to over 25,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and irrigation customers throughout the City’s 50‐square mile service territory, using 552 miles of primary line and eight substations. Ownership and operation of these facilities is shared by the City and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Bulk transmission of electrical power supply to customers in the UGA has historically been provided from the BPA transmission grid, with the local utilities providing final pass‐through services. BPA is contractually obligated to supply all of the City’s power requirements through 2028. Electric system planners design and build facilities to follow population and employment projections for the City and county. The electric load is determined from these plans and projections. An electric system plan is then developed to serve those loads at the reliability level prescribed by the individual utility, taking into account environmental, economic, financial, and operational factors. Utility construction is coordinated with the appropriate jurisdictions and agencies, and is typically phased in as actual growth occurs. Transmission lines and substations are installed based upon projections and early growth while electrical distribution lines are installed at customer request with the continued growth. Future electrical service plans are designed not only to provide for future growth and accommodate new and increased loads, but also include changes to the existing systems to improve reliability, maintain power quality, and maintain redundancy backup service in the system. The City has service area agreements with Benton County PUD (BPUD) and Benton Rural Electric Association (BREA). Approximately 102 customers within the City service area are being served by BPUD while no customers within the City service area are served by BREA. The City transfers remaining customers served by BPUD within the City service area based upon the terms within the service area agreement. All 102 are expected to be transferred by 2021. Table U-18: City of Richland Electric Substations Remaining Capacity  Substation Total Capacity  Used Capacity (2014)  (2014)  Sandhill Crane 45,000 KVA 31,000 KVA 14,000 KVA First Street 45,000 KVA 32,000 KVA 13,000 KVA Snyder 23,000 KVA 20,000 KVA 3,000 KVA Stevens 46,000 KVA 41,000 KVA 5,000 KVA Thayer 53,000 KVA 29,000 KVA 24,000 KVA Richland Switch 23,000 KVA 10,000 KVA 13,000 KVA Tapteal 45,000 KVA 37,000 KVA 8,000 KVA City View 23,000 KVA 19,000 KVA 4,000 KVA Total System 303,000 219,000 KVA 84,000 KVA KVA Source: City of Richland 2014 Long Range Plan – Richland Energy Services City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 84 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Energy Efficiency Program RES offers energy efficiency programs to its commercial and residential customers. Commercial and industrial customers are offered incentives for lighting and custom projects that reduce energy use. Custom projects include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), motor efficiency upgrades, etc. For residential customers, Richland offers rebates and low‐interest loans to qualified customers for energy efficient HVAC equipment and weatherization measures including insulation, windows, and doors. Customers can select a rebate only or apply for a low‐interest loan with a rebate. Richland also offers energy efficiency program specifically designed for low‐income families for insulation, duct sealing, ductless heat pumps, windows, and doors for their home. Renewable Option Program Through the City’s partnership with the Renewable Option Program offered by the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), Richland residents can affordably purchase the environmental benefits of wind power generated throughout the Pacific Northwest. BEF’s Green‐e Energy Certified Renewable Option Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) represent renewable energy sources from Pacific Northwest projects where clean zero‐emission wind energy has been delivered to the North American power grid to replace fossil fuel based electricity. Each block of Renewable Option RECs represents the environmental attributes of 100 kilowatt‐ hours of electricity generated from wind energy facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Solar Power and Net Metering The City offers low‐interest loans to promote the use of solar power. The loan period is up to 10 years for up to $5,000 per installed kilowatt (kW), not to exceed $15,000. The customer must agree to maintain the system and allow the City to claim the environmental benefits. LEVEL OF SERVICE (UTILITY SERVICE AREA) The level of service set by the RES and BPA for their respective portions of the system is based on performance. The goal is an N‐1 contingency, which means that one failure in system equipment will not cause the failure of other system components, and the failure can be picked up by other components within eight hours. The City of Richland currently provides electrical service throughout most of the UGA. Under its Utility Service Area Policy, it is the City’s goal to provide service throughout the City limits, UGA, and service area agreements with adjoining BPUD and BREA utilities. The greater of the City limits, UGA, and service area agreements constitutes its current utility service area and planned future service areas. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The City has identified power supply system capital improvement projects that will be needed to meet the demands of growth as detailed in the Energy Service Department’s Capital Facilities Plan for 2016‐2027. The list consists of electrical projects with an estimated cost of approximately $60 million during this period. The $60 million capital cost is derived from the latest long‐range capital expenditure forecast and extrapolating the average annual expenditure through calendar year 2027. Specific projects have been identified for the second planning period. Critical service deficiencies in this period could result unless needed capital improvements are identified and implemented. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 85 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA The Energy Services Department has identified electric utility capital improvement projects that will be needed to meet the demands of growth through calendar year 2022. Cost of service and sources of funding are identified in Table U‐19. Table U-19: Electrical Power Facilities Improvement and Fund Resources Facilities Total Cost Time‐frame Miscellaneous Electrical Projects $81,754,000 2017‐2022 Funding Source Total Fund Benton PUD Contributions $1,250,000 2016‐2020 Bonds ‐ Future Issue $21,955,000 2018‐2022 Bonds ‐ Prior Issue $21,254,000 2016‐2018 Facility Fees $6,200,000 2016‐2022 RAISE (LRF) $980,000 2017‐2022 Rate Revenue $30,115,000 2016‐2018 Total $81,754,000 Long‐range capital projects for the power supply system are identified and will be based on the need for improvements to serve growth in the second planning period and on the ability of the City to finance them. Implementation of improvements will be planned as part of an overall finance plan for all City‐owned utilities and capital facilities. Projects and related costs identified through 2022 by the Energy Services Department include: . Dallas Road Area Improvement ‐ Plan, design, and construct a new electrical system substation and connect via new and existing transmission power lines into the electric system grid. Total Estimated Cost: $9,222,000. . Kingsgate Substation ‐ New substation for the Horn Rapids Industrial Park. One 28,000 KVA capacity transformer and major materials purchased by City. Substation to be constructed and commissioned by the end of 2021. Total Estimated Cost: $4,236,000. . Leslie Rd Substation ‐ Plan, design, and construct a new electrical system substation and connect into the electrical system grid operated by the BPA. Additionally, plan, design, and construct primary underground distribution feeders from new substation to the City's new and existing electrical system. Total Estimated Cost: $10,081,000. . Smart Grid – Advanced Metering Infrastructure ‐ Complete a detailed design and implement an electrical utility smart grid program to cost‐effectively improve utility operations and provide the utility customers with options to control their power consumption and usage patterns. Total Estimated Cost: $10,600,000. . Purchase Southwest Service Area Infrastructure ‐ Per 2005 Electrical Service Area Agreement, purchase the depreciated value of BPUD infrastructure currently serving Hidden Hills Phase 1, Badger Mountain Irrigation District pumping station, and Reata Ridge in 2015 and other PUD facilities in 2020 serving any new City‐annexed properties in the southwest service area. Total Estimated Cost: $812,000. The capital improvements identified by the City will address deficiencies resulting from growth during the second planning period. Mitigating system improvements will have to be identified by the City for the second planning period. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 86 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland U-6 - Major Electrical Transmission Lines Hanford Sub 2023 # To Benton Switch (BPA) To FFTF (BPA) White Bluffs Sub (BPA) # Sandhill Crane Sub (City) Horn Rapids Rd Kingsgate Sub # y a VU240 d (City) 2021 R # W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T First Street Sub University Dr (City) # r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o Snyder Sub e (City) # G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p Stevens y B d Sub R s (BPA/City) e n r J o a J D d s w n W e s t R i c h l a n d # i W e s t R i c h l a n d Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g To Grandview i y r r w W (BPA) D H Thayers Sub r s e s lvd y (BPA/City) a Swift B a p h - T Ledbetter Sub y Knight St # B (BPA BREA) #Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om City View Sub o C (City 2003) Richland Switch G (BPA/City) # # Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia To Red F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl Mountain W Englewood Dr (BPA) y Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l # t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me Tapteal lis sa Gage Blvd St Sub d # R B s (City) e d a l l R l l e a Vista Sub e r i i D l v s e e (BPUD) L D r Dallas Rd Sub # (COR/BPUD) 2020 K e n n e w ii c k Badger Canyon # Substations Sub Reata Sub (BPA) Electrical Distribution System (BPUD) # Reata Rd Richland City Limits # # Leslie ¨¦§82 Sub Urban Growth Area (COR/BPUD) 2017 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA UTILITIES BY OTHER PROVIDERS SECTION ONE  NATURAL GAS SUPPLY EXISTING CONDITIONS Cascade Natural Gas Corporation builds, operates, and maintains natural gas distribution facilities serving the City of Richland. Cascade is an investor‐owned utility serving customers in 68 communities in Washington and Oregon. Interstate pipelines transmit Cascade's natural gas from production areas in the Rocky Mountains and western Canada. The Cascade headquarters is located in Kennewick, WA (Cascade Natural Gas, 2017). Cascade's service areas are concentrated in western, central, and southeast Washington; and central and eastern Oregon. Richland’s natural gas supply system currently meets existing demand. LEVEL OF SERVICE Natural gas service and availability are currently sufficient to meet existing demand. Cascade Natural Gas works with its suppliers to ensure that local gas supply needs are met. Future levels of availability and service will be maintainable through market demand. Cascade Natural Gas and its affiliates will need to coordinate with the City to ensure that future service extensions are consistent with local growth plans. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS Natural gas will be made available concurrently with growth to the best of the purveyor’s ability. No deficiencies in the natural gas supply have been identified. The City will promote locating utility distribution lines together and using existing utility easements wherever possible. SECTION TWO  TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS Telecommunications is the transmission of information by wire, radio, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other similar means. In Richland, telecommunication utilities include telephone, cellular telephone, Internet, and cable television. The telecommunications industry is undergoing tremendous advances in technology as cellular and optical fiber technologies transform the way service is delivered. Additionally, advances in computer technology, particularly the Internet, will have an impact on the type and quantity of services provided by the industry. As the distinctions that separate data, video, and voice technologies disappear, it becomes more difficult to assess the future configuration of telecommunications service. Many telecommunication utilities are under the directive by their licensing agency and franchise agreements to provide a specific level of service to their service area. Most of these utilities are regulated at the state level by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 88 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Nearly all land uses require one or more of the utilities involving telecommunications. As growth occurs within the residential, commercial, and industrial areas throughout the City and urban growth area, demand for reliable telecommunication services is placed on these utilities. Many new providers have entered the market and provide options that create a very competitive environment in the telecommunications field; therefore, it is very difficult to accurately assess the way in which telecommunications will be provided throughout the City. While the provision of advanced communications technology is important to the City’s residents and businesses, and vital to the continued economic development of the City, the associated infrastructure can be aesthetically unattractive and present negative impacts to existing services. The City strives to encourage and facilitate the continued development of high quality communications infrastructure while minimizing any associated adverse impacts upon the community or upon the reliability of existing services that are often delivered via the public rights‐ of‐way. Cable TV The City of Richland currently franchises Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, to serve its population in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Charter Communications provides television services in the Tri‐Cities area from a central facility to individual subscriber sets. An electronic control center (“head‐end” site) processes reception and generation for distribution through the cable system. The signal can be received from a hard line (cable), a satellite dish, a microwave antenna, or a TV antenna. Charter Communications’ direct cable facilities in Richland include trunk lines and smaller distribution lines. Distribution lines run either along poles on space leased from an electrical or telephone utility, or underground, along the street right of way. Phone and Internet Basic and enhanced telecommunication services in Richland and much of the Northwest is provided by Frontier. For the cellular network, almost all nation‐wide companies serve the City such as Verizon, Cellular One, U.S. Cellular, AT&T Wireless, T‐Mobile, and Cingular Wireless. Cell towers may be located on tall poles, lattice towers, or buildings. Each cellular site facility includes antennas, radios, air conditioners, and computerized switching equipment. Most sites also contain backup power equipment. Sites located on buildings typically house the associated equipment in self‐contained shelters. Cell sites do not emit smoke or loud noise during normal operation. The location of cell sites is typically affected by terrain, other existing cell sites with which new sites must interact, and the cellular company’s ability to reach agreement on leases with potential land owners. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses cellular companies to operate within strict guidelines. The license allows the licensee the right to use a group of radio frequencies to provide telephone service. LEVEL OF SERVICE Federal and state regulations require that telecommunications purveyors provide adequate telecommunications services on demand. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 89 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA FUTURE DEFICIENCIES & RECOMMENDATIONS No deficiencies in the telecommunications system were identified under the Comprehensive Plan, therefore, no improvement recommendations were developed. SECTION THREE  IRRIGATION DISTRICT FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS Irrigation is not typically considered an urban service, nor is it a public service or utility provided by the City. However, irrigation water is used for lawns and landscaping by public facilities and grounds, schools, and residential subdivisions. Irrigation water lessens the demand on public drinking water supplies for these urban irrigation purposes. Only portions of the City of Richland currently have irrigation services. The southern part of the City is served by the Columbia and Kennewick Irrigation Districts. Columbia Irrigation District operates an irrigation canal and a pump station in that area. Within the unincorporated UGA, irrigation services are provided by the Columbia, Kennewick, and Badger Mountain Irrigation Districts. The Kennewick Irrigation District is composed of local improvement districts which collectively provide irrigation water for a large area in Richland. It serves an area along Keene Road and Gage Boulevard via Division 4 Canal and Amon Pump Lateral. The Badger Mountain Irrigation District serves irrigation water to 4,800 acres in the Badger Mountain vicinity. The service area in Richland City limits includes the Heritage Hills, Westcliffe, Crested Hills, and Country Ridge subdivisions; Badger Mountain School and Park; and Cherrywood and Sundance Badger Mountain School. FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS No improvement recommendations are made as part of this Comprehensive Plan. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 90 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA CAPITAL FACILITIES SECTION ONE  INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE ELEMENT The Capital Facilities Element, required under the Washington State GMA, addresses capital facilities needs in the City of Richland and UGA and represents the City’s policy plan for the next 20 years. This Capital Facilities Element was developed to be consistent with the Benton CWPP and integrated with all other plan elements to ensure consistency throughout the Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Facilities Element considers the public capital facilities necessary to support the other Comprehensive Plan elements. The Capital Facilities Element promotes efficiency by prioritizing capital improvements for the first planning period, 2017 through 2022, and second planning period, 2023 through 2037. Long‐range financial planning enables the City to schedule projects so that the steps in development logically follow one another based on relative urgency, economic desirability, and community benefit. The identification of adequate funding sources results in the prioritization of needs and allows tradeoffs between projects to be evaluated explicitly. The Capital Facilities Element will guide decision‐ making to achieve the community goals as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. According to the GMA Procedural Criteria, Chapter 365‐195 WAC, the Capital Facilities Element should contain at least the following features: . An inventory of existing capital facilities; . A forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities; . Proposed locations and sizes of expanded or new capital facilities; . A six‐year plan to finance such capital facilities; and . A requirement to reassess the Land Use Element if funding falls short of meeting capital facilities’ needs, and to ensure consistency between the Land Use Element and the Capital Facilities Element and associated Finance Plan. The Capital Facilities Element documents all capital projects needed to accommodate projected growth. The Finance Plan identifies the City‐provided facilities and the sources and levels of financial commitment and revenues necessary to meet the concurrency requirements of the GMA. Concurrency means that needed capital facilities must be installed and available for use at the time of development, or within a reasonable time period following completion of the development. Richland CIP uses many revenue sources to fund the capital investment projects identified in the plan, including sales tax, business and occupation tax, utility rates, state revenues, bonds, and grants. City also collects park impact fees to mitigate park impacts. Impact fees collected from specific park zones are used within that park district to address the impact by providing park and facilities according to the standards set in the Parks, recreation and Open Space Plan. The capital facilities covered in this element are as follows: . Parks, Recreation and Open Space Facilities . Municipal Facilities City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 91 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA . Fire and Emergency Service Facilities . Police Service Facilities . Library Facilities . Schools SECTION TWO  PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE EXISTING CONDITIONS Existing Parks and Recreation Sites The City of Richland has a total of 2,286 acres of city‐owned park land within its corporate limits. Richland’s park land inventory includes neighborhood, community, regional, linear, natural open space, and special use parks. Richland’s open space is discussed under the Land Use Element. Neighborhood parks are intended to serve specific neighborhoods within one mile. It is generally located in the center of a service area and adjacent to, or in close proximity to other open space or school sites. Community parks serve multiple neighborhoods and are larger in size than the neighborhood parks. Regional parks offer recreational opportunities that attract a diverse group of people from the Tri‐Cities metropolitan or county area. Special use parks offer major specialized or single‐purpose facilities, with a service area generally being community wide or larger. Linear parks are developed for recreational travel, or to enjoy linear resources such as waterways, shelterbelts, streetscapes, or similar amenities. They are typically long and narrow in shape, with a community wide or larger service area. Detailed criteria for each type of park are identified in the Parks, Trails, Open Space and Facilities Master Plan, 2014‐2019. Table CF-1: Park Area Total Park type Acres Number of Parks Neighborhood Parks 78.6 25 Community Parks 220 4 Regional Parks 170 2 Special Use Areas 702 11 Linear Parks 240 9 Natural Open Space 873.98 7 Total Parks and Recreation Areas 2,285.6 58 Each park’s classification, acreage, and development status is shown in Table CF‐2. The location of all parks is shown in the parks and open space map in the Comprehensive Plan. Table CF-2: Inventory of Existing City Parks Park Acreage Type1 Barth Park 0.35 Neighborhood park, developed Beverly Heights Park 2.6 Neighborhood park, developed City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 92 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Park Acreage Type1 Brookshire Park 2.5 Neighborhood park, developed Chaparral Park 3 Neighborhood park, developed Craighill Park 3.41 Neighborhood park, developed Crested Hills Park 5.8 Neighborhood park, developed Desert Rim Park 2.84 Neighborhood park, developed Drollinger Park 1.5 Neighborhood park, developed Frankfort Park 2.86 Neighborhood park, developed Gala Park 3 Neighborhood park, developed Goethals Park 2 Neighborhood park, developed Heritage Hills Park 1.59 Neighborhood park, developed Hills West Park 2.06 Neighborhood park, developed Jadwin/Stevens Triangle 1.41 Neighborhood park, developed Jason Lee Park 4.1 Neighborhood park, developed Jefferson Park 8.71 Neighborhood park, developed Lynnwood Loop Park 10.9 Neighborhood park, developed McMurray park 3.04 Neighborhood park, developed Meadows East Park 3.04 Neighborhood park, developed Oak Park 3.1 Neighborhood park, developed Overlook Park 0.91 Neighborhood park, developed Paul Liddell Park 2.75 Neighborhood park, developed Rodney Block Park 3.1 Neighborhood park, developed Stevens Park 1.41 Neighborhood park, developed McMurray Park 3.04 Neighborhood park, undeveloped Westwood Park 0.89 Neighborhood park, developed Wye Neighborhood Park 3.15 Neighborhood park, developed Unnamed Park in Badger Mountain South 6.0 Neighborhood park, undeveloped Badger Mountain Community Park 80 Partially Developed Community park, partially Claybell Park 46 developed, includes natural open space Community park, partially Hanford Legacy Park 117 developed Community park, partially Trailhead park 40 developed Community park, undeveloped and Unnamed Park in Badger Mountain South 30 undedicated Howard Amon Park 45.91 Regional park, developed City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 93 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Park Acreage Type1 Leslie Groves Park 149.2 Regional park, developed Abbott Shelterbelt 4.1 Linear park, developed Bypass Shelterbelt 55.74 Linear park, developed Gillespie Parkway 2.9 Developed Goethals Shelterbelt 15 Linear park, developed Haines Levee 19 Linear park, developed James Lawless Park 34 Linear park, undeveloped Keene Road Trail Corridor 78.7 Linear park, undeveloped Marjorie Sutch Greenway 14.6 Linear park, partially developed Stevens Islands 16.27 Linear park, developed Amon Basin Natural Preserve 75 Natural open space, undeveloped Community park, partially Badger Mountain Park 80 developed, includes natural open space Bateman Island1 160 Natural open space, undeveloped Chamna Natural Preserve1 293 Natural open space, undeveloped Columbia Point South 116 Natural open space, undeveloped Natural open space, partially W.E. Johnson Park 236 developed Wye Levee 21 Developed Bradley Boulevard Park 0.2 Special use areas, developed Carol Woodruff Plaza 0.1 Special use areas, developed Special use areas, partially Columbia Park West2 65 developed Columbia Playfield (includes George Prout 28.89 Special use areas, developed Pool) Columbia Point Golf Course 170 Special use areas, developed Columbia Point Marina Park 13.2 Special use areas, developed Horn Rapids Athletic Complex 24 Special use areas, developed Horn Rapids ORV Park 300 Special use areas, developed Jeanette Taylor Park 2.02 Developed John Dam Plaza 3.9 Developed Special use areas, partially South Columbia Point 116 developed 1 “Developed” is used for parks using irrigation and landscape at a minimum; “partially developed” describes parks that include both developed and natural open space 2 US Army Corps of Engineers owned, leased to the City of Richland City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 94 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Trails and Bicycle Paths The City has a system of trails, consisting of Class 1 trails, secondary trails, and soft trails as identified in Table CF‐3 below. See Figure T‐6 for bike and route maps within the City. Table CF-3: Inventory of Existing Trails Park Type Acres Existing Class 1 Trails Richland Riverfront Trail (Horn Rapids Road to I‐182 Bridge) 7.22 mi Leslie Groves Bike Trail 1.6 mi Bypass Shelterbelt (Wellsian Way to Jadwin Ave) 4.36 mi Sacagawea Heritage Trail 3.67 mi Chamna/Coulee Street Trail 0.96 mi Keene Road/ Gage Boulevard Trail 4.5 mi Stevens Drive Trail 0.82 mi Existing Secondary Trails Aaron Drive Trail 0.54 mi Badger Mountain Community Park 0.71 mi Crested Hills Park 0.34 mi Desert Rim Park 0.25 mi Urban Greenbelt Trail 2.68 mi Lynwood Loop Park .25 mi McMurray Park 0.35 mi Paul Liddell Park 0.14 mi Sagewood Meadows Open Area 0.56 mi Claybell Park 0.56 mi Existing Soft Trails W.E. Johnson Park >5 mi Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve1 6 mi Trailhead Park canyon trail 0.26/Badger Flats Trail 0.4 0.3 Claybell Park >2 mi Tapteal Greenway Trail 2 mi Badger Mountain Overlook >1 mi Riverview Management Unit2 2 mi Chamna Natural Preserve2 > 11 mi Bateman Island2 > 2 mi James Lawless Park >1 mi Amon Basin >2 mi South Columbia Point >2 mi Rivers to Ridges Trail (Falconcrest) 0.36 mi City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 95 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Park Type Acres 1 Owned and maintained by Benton County; portion of the park is in the City’s UGA 2 US Army Corps of Engineers owned, leased to the City of Richland In addition to facilities mentioned above, the Barker Ranch trail exists as an easement on City property also encumbered by an irrigation main easement. The City is in the process of relocating this trail to City property adjacent to the irrigation main. Other Recreational Activities In addition to City‐owned park land and indoor recreational facilities, other facilities include the 647‐acre Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve owned by Benton County, 1,112 acres of USACE‐ owned open space, and various Richland School District facilities. The USACE manages two open space preserves in the Yakima River delta area, the Yakima Delta Habitat Management Unit totaling 1,112 acres. Other private entities such as private schools, neighborhood clubs, private health clubs, and employers provide many indoor and outdoor sports, recreational, and health facilities. Community Center The Richland Community Center is available to all citizens of Richland. The Center serves as the venue for a wide variety of programs and activities designed for individuals and groups of all ages. The Center is used for City sponsored and administered recreational activities and programs, and for rental. A number of the facility’s rooms are designed and used as multi‐purpose spaces for a variety of activities. Hanford Reach Interpretive Center The Hanford Reach Interpretive Center is located in Columbia Park West. It opened to the public in 2014. This is a center exhibiting local culture and history and it promotes education and tourism. The structure is owned by the Richland Public Facilities District (PFD) on USACE property leased by the City of Richland and subleased to the PFD. Motor Cross The Off Road Vehicle Park (ORV Park) has a public motor cross (MX) course, an All‐Terrain Vehicle (ATV) course, open trails, mini/pee‐wee MX track, and RV camping. Portions of the park are leased for remote controlled airplanes and go‐karts. The Horn Rapids Athletic Complex provides a public Bicycle Motor Cross (BMX) course and four men’s softball fields. Aquatic Facilitates The George Prout Aquatic Complex provides public swimming and swim classes. The facility has a 25‐meter pool with dive tank and a 1,100‐square foot wading pool. The Howard Amon Park has a 1,962‐square foot wading pool, and Badger Mountain Park has a 6,000‐square foot splash and spray park. Both Leslie Groves and Howard Amon Parks have roped off areas for swimming in the Columbia River. Water‐Oriented Facilities on the River Boat launches and moorage are provided at Leslie Groves Park, Howard Amon Park, Columbia Point Marina Park, and Columbia Park West. A dock for large watercraft is provided at the end of Lee Boulevard in Howard Amon Park. Primitive launch sites are provided at Wye Park, the north end of City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 96 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Snively Road, Hyde Road, and Duportail Street. Transient moorage is provided at Columbia Point Marina Park and Columbia Park West. Private moorage is available at Columbia Park West. Sports Facilities Columbia Playfield provides five game‐ready lit softball fields. Badger Mountain Community Park and Jefferson Park provide five additional game‐ready little league fields. Many City Parks and School District facilities contain backstops for informal ballfield practice. Jeannette Taylor Park contains a 22,000‐square foot concrete skate park for skateboards and BMX bicycles. Many of the City parks provide shared areas or dedicated practice fields for soccer, baseball, and basketball. Football fields are mostly provided within the school facilities. Columbia Point provides a golf course; James Lawless Park includes one 18‐hole disc golf course. Table CF‐4 indicates current facilities within the City. Private Recreational Facilities Several neighborhoods, apartment complexes, private businesses, and churches throughout Richland have built private facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, gymnasiums, golf courses, and playgrounds for their residents, members, and employees. While these amenities are not considered in the inventory of available public facilities, private facilities reduce the demand on public facilities. LEVEL OF SERVICE Parks City of Richland level of service standards have been established for the location of neighborhood and community Parks. Neighborhood parks should be available within a one‐mile radius from any dwelling unit. The level of service for community parks is a two‐mile radius from any dwelling unit. For the purpose of establishing level of service standards, community and regional parks are considered to provide Neighborhood Park service. Park area level of service standards have not been established for the other park types, as they are developed based upon specific activity needs of the City. Trails There are no established national standards for trails. The City of Richland has chosen not to identify a level of service standard for trails. Currently, Richland has 30 miles of paved Class 1 trails, or 0.49 miles per 1,000 population. Natural Open Space There are no established national standards for open space. The City of Richland has chosen not to identify a level of service standard for natural open space. As discussed in Table CF‐1, the City has 874 acres of natural open space in seven parks. With additional acres managed by other government agencies within, or adjacent to the City limits, the total natural open space area in the City limits and UGA is 2,476 acres (Table LU‐1). This equates to approximately 40 acres per 1,000 population or 1,730 square foot per resident. Aquatics The National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Recreation, Park, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines recommend that the City of Richland should provide one swimming pool per 20,000 residents and the pools should be able to accommodate 3‐5 percent of the total City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 97 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA population or 1,964 people at a time. The City has no adopted standards for aquatic facilities. Several private, neighborhood pools exist in the City and are not included in this evaluation. Recreation Programing The City of Richland Recreation Department provides recreational opportunities on a continuous, year‐round basis, with up‐to‐date event/activity guides and calendars available online for the public. These facilities and programs are intended to enhance residents’ health and provide comfortable access to their local government and other community amenities. Listed below is a brief sample of activity categories with categories changing based on demand. . Aquatics‐swim lessons, lap swim, open swim pre‐school educational activities . Arts & Crafts, General Education‐chess, juggling, hunter education, first aid and more . Dog training, park ranger programs, geocaching, hikes and classes . Home and garden, language, computer and technologies . Fitness . Yoga, martial arts, dance, wellness‐check‐ups . Sports: team and individual sports . Adventure camps‐for youth . Cards, socials trips FUTURE DEFICIENCIES Parks The City is not in need of any additional neighborhood park land. The development of Horn Rapids and Badger Mountain South neighborhood parks will provide adequate park service. New areas near City View re‐designated with this Comprehensive Plan update will require one additional community park to serve the area. The four community parks (Badger Mountain, Claybell, Hanford Legacy, and Trailhead) provide adequate land for development of needed park amenities. There is a need to complete the park amenities at Badger Mountain Park and Hanford Legacy Park. Master plans have been completed for each community park with the exception of Trailhead Park. Natural Open Space An analysis on park land in low density cities indicates only eight cities in US have more than 40 acres per 1000 population of park land, which Richland has (The Trust for Public Land, 2015). With the park and natural open space combined, Richland has 79 acres per 1000 people. With the projected 20 years’ population, this ratio will be 55 acres per 1000 people. The land use changes indicated in Tables LU‐6 and LU‐7 will increase the Natural Open Space, and decrease the Developed Open Space. Approximately 38 acres of Urban Reserve land along the Yakima River is re‐ designated to Natural Open Space (Table LU‐6). With these changes, Richland will have about 78.7 acres of open space per 1000 people. For the next 20 years’ population, this ratio will remain about 55 acres of open space per 1000 people. The proposed land use changes will result in 54 acres of increase in Natural Open Space and 67 acres of decrease in Development Open Space with a net reduction of 17 acres. Although Richland includes more open space than communities around the nation, there is a community interest in preserving and expanding open space. The need of open space should be further assessed through stakeholder and public involvement. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 98 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Recreation Table CF-4: Recreational Facilities Inventory and Deficiency Facility Type Existing Build‐out Demand Additional Inventory Need Youth Baseball Game Fields 10 Fields 10 Fields 0  Youth Baseball Practice Fields 12 Fields 18 Fields 6 Fields Youth Softball Game Fields 5 Fields 6 Fields 2 Fields Youth Softball Practice Fields 10 Fields 16 Fields 6 Fields Adult Softball Fields 4 Fields 6 Fields 2 Fields Indoor Basketball Practice Courts 7 Courts 16 Courts 9 Courts Indoor Basketball Game Courts 5 Courts 7 Courts 2 Courts Indoor Volleyball Courts 21 Courts 14 Courts 4 Courts Youth Soccer Practice Fields 27 Fields 38 Fields 15 Fields Youth Lacrosse Game Fields 0 Fields 8 Fields 4 Fields Youth Lacrosse Practice Fields 0 Fields 2 Fields 2 Fields Youth Football Game Fields 1 Field 3 Fields 2 Fields Youth Football Practice Fields 0 Field 0 Fields 0 Fields Golf Driving Ranges 1 Range 2 Ranges 1 Range Golf, 18‐Hole Courses 1 Course 2 Courses 1 Course Archery Ranges 1 Course 2 Courses 1 Course Skateboard Park 22,700 sf 30,000 sf 7,300 sf Outdoor Tennis Courts 28 Courts 45 Courts 17 Courts Indoor Swimming Pools 1 Pool 4 Pools 3 Pool (Based on a 2030 Population 70,000; Source: 2014‐2019 Parks, Trails, Open Space and Facilities Master Plan) RECOMMENDATIONS Table CF-5: Parks, Trail, Recreation, and Open Space Financing Facilities Total Cost1 ($) Funding Sources Time Frame Badger Mountain Park 1,950,000 Park Reserve Fund 2019 ‐ 2020 Park Districts 5 RCO Grant General Fund Columbia Playfield 1,096,109 Right‐of‐way Sale 2018 Improvement Lodging tax Grant Re Excise tax 1st ¼% Gateway Entrance 361,000 Re Excise tax 1st ¼% 2012 ‐ 2017 Improvement Hanford Legacy Park 7,600,000 Lodging tax Fund 2013 ‐ 2030 RCO Grant City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 99 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Facilities Total Cost1 ($) Funding Sources Time Frame Re Excise tax 1st ¼% John Dam Plaza 2,000,000 Business License reserve Fund 2018 Improvements Private Donations Re Excise tax 1st ¼% Park, Facilities and Trail 1,70,000 Undesignated Park Reserve Fund 2017 ‐ 2030 Signage Re Excise tax 1st ¼% Park, Facilities Deferred 2,140,725 Park Districts 3 2013 ‐ 2030 Maintenance Undesignated Park Reserve Fund RCO Tier 1 Big Grant Donation Shoreline Deferred 280,000 Undesignated Park Reserve Fund 2014 ‐ 2030 Maintenance Re Excise tax 1st ¼% Tree Replacement and 120,000 Re Excise tax 1st ¼% 2014 ‐ 2030 Deferred Maintenance WCIA Insurance Settlement Payment West Village Park at 250,000 Park District 4 2017 Badger Mountain South 1Includes amount that has already been spent in previous years starting in 2012; projects with budget already spent before 2017 is not included in this table. Park and recreational facility improvements will be met through proactive long‐term planning. Programs and planning shall be done in accordance with the Parks, Trails, Open Space and Facilities Plan. The 2014 – 2019 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Facilities Master Plan indicates major facilities proposed for parks and recreation and their funding sources for a timeframe between 2017 and 2030. The 2017 Capital Improvement Plan provides a detailed project list for 2017 through 2022. Additional projects in the CIP include: . Bypass Shelterbelt, budgeted for $1,206,458 in 2020 through 2022 . Conversion of State Funded Recreation Land Mitigation, budgeted for $60,000 in 2017 . Craighill Park, budgeted and spent $50,000 in 2016 . Drollinger Park, budgeted for $120,000; remains $60,000 for 2018 . Gala Park, budgeted for $398,386; remains $70,000 for 2019 . Horn Rapids Athletic Complex, budgeted for $650,000 for 2017 through 2021 . Parks Facilities ongoing maintenance, budgeted for $4,192,000 for 2017 through 2022 Land use change indicated in Tables LU‐6 and ‐7 will result in 50 acres on increase in Natural Open Space and 67 acres of decrease in Development Open Space with a net reduction of 17 acres of Open Space. However, this will increase Commercial Recreational land that will offer water‐ oriented recreational opportunities.   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 100 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland CF-1 - Parks, Schools and Open Space Richland City Limits Urban Growth Parks by Type Community Linear Neighborhood Open Space Regional Beautification Special Use Private (Unindexed) Horn Rapids Rd (33 Schools by Type y a VU240 d R Private W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d Public g i r s B g n n i i K University w T University Dr Park Index (CONT) (29 r 45 D y Marshall Park s a n W e 46 Mc Murray Park v n e o d t v t l S r 47 B g Meadows East Park D n n i o n h t s 48 s o North Baypass Trail g s a t o r L W e 49 e b Oak Park g o r R 32 ( o 50 e Overlook Park Park Index G d 43 51 Paul Liddell Park R ( 1 53 Abbot Shelterbelt n ( e 52 Road Block Park g 2 Amon Creek Natural Preserve a H y 53 Stevens Drive Buffer Strip w 3 H Badger Mountain East s s 54 a Stevens Park 4 -p Badger Mountain Park y 49 B ( 55 Swift Plaza d 5 R Badger Mountain Natural Presrve 48 45 s ( ( (35 56 e The Greater Years Park 6 n 59 46 42 r J ( Barth Park o ( ( a J D 57 d Trailhead Park 37 s 7 w Bateman Island ( n i n Van Giesen St e 58 v W.E. Johnson Park 54 A 8 (e Beverly Heights Park t v S e 59 Westwood Park 9 Brookshire Park (39 e 28 60 v ( Wye Neighborhood Park 10 A By-Pass Shelterbelt Williams Blvd t h 61 Yakima River Delta Mgt Unit g i 38 y 11 Carol Woodruff Plaza r ( 52 r w W ( D H r 44 12 s Chamma Natural Preserve e ( s 58 lvd y a Swift B ( a p 55 13 h 40 - ( Chaparral Park T 16 ( y ( Knight St B 14 Claybell Park (51 Lee Blvd (11 15 y 25 (34 Columbia Park West W e s tt a ( r 2t 4 W (S D l n 16 Columbia Playfield i s a a l R ii c h ll a n d rt i s a 182 o l 26 l 6 23 p ( h 17 t ( § Columbia Point Golf Course ( u 10 36 e 20 t ¨¦ D ( ( e ( stock S 8 W Com ( 27 o 18 Columbia Point Marina Park ( G (18 19 Columbia Point South (1 (56Aaron Dr (17 K 20 en Q Craighill Playground nedy Rd u t e S e 21 Crested Hills Park ail 19 rt n ( po s Du g 22 a Desert Rim Park t e D (12 23 Drollinger Park (9 r 24 Frankfort Park VU240 182 61 25 Gillespie Parkway ¨¦§ (41 (30 ( (7 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum 26 Goethals Park n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl 27 W glewood Dr 31 Goethals Shelterbelt y En ( 60 28 57 Westcliffe Blvd (22 ( Hains Ave Levy Park ( 4 t F y owler St ( S 15 W ( 29 5 e o Hanford Legacy Park ( a l t T a p a pt e e G 30 Heritage Hills Park 13 t al ( S Dr Me lis 31 Hills West Park sa Gage Blvd St d R 32 B Horn Rapids Athletic Complex s e d 47 a l l ( R l l e 33 a r Horn Rapids O.R.V. Park e i i D l 50 v s ( e 21 e D 34 Howard Amon Park ( L r 35 Hunt Point Circle 36 James J. Lawless Park (14 37 Jason Lee Park (3 38 Jeannette Taylor Park (2 K e n n e w ii c k 39 Jefferson Park 40 John Dam Plaza 41 Keene Road Trail Reata Rd 42 Leslie Groves Park 82 43 Lynnwood Loop Park ¨¦§ 44 Marjorie Sutch Park February 15, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION THREE  MUNICIPAL FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS The City of Richland provides many services at municipal facilities throughout the City. Many of these services are discussed in detail in other sections of this Capital Facilities Element and in the Utilities Element. This section describes the City of Richland’s administrative buildings and civic center municipal facilities, including City Hall, City Hall Annex, Community Center, Development Services Center, and the City Shops and Warehouse Facility. City Hall in downtown Richland houses the Council Chambers, Finance Division, and Administrative Services. It also houses the Cable Communications and the Public Information Officer. The City Hall Annex, adjacent to City Hall, houses the City Manager’s office, Assistant City Manager and City Clerk, City Attorney, and Hanford Communities. The Community Center, a 13,000‐square foot facility built in 2002, serves a dual role as a new senior center and a recreation and meeting facility. The facility has a dividable multi‐purpose assembly room, game room, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and fitness facility. It also houses the administrative offices of the Parks Department. The Development Services Center houses the Building and Permit Services Division, the Housing Resource Division, Electrical Administration and Engineering, and Public Works Administration and Engineering groups. The building was acquired from the Federal government as surplus property and renovated to become a one‐stop planning and development facility during the City’s construction expansion period. The renovated area provides increased space and improved working conditions for existing staff. With these services becoming centralized, productivity and efficiency improvements are being recognized. Staffing for these operations includes 217 employees. The location of major municipal facilities is shown in Figure CF‐3, Facilities Map. No municipal facilities are located in the unincorporated areas of the UGA. In 1994 the City purchased a 160‐acre parcel near the Kennedy Road/I‐182 interchange, of which 33 acres are dedicated to the construction of a new city shops complex. This campus‐style complex completed in 1999 houses the Information Technology and Human Resource Divisions and the construction and maintenance divisions of the electric, water, and solid waste utilities, parks and facilities, fleet services, as well as purchasing and warehousing. In 2010 the City constructed an addition that houses the Information Technology Data Center. The complex consists of three separate buildings and outdoor storage. LEVEL OF SERVICE Planning for municipal facilities is based on employment trends, current occupancy, life cycle of the building, efficiency of use, and expansion requirements. Space plans are also determined based on the program objectives of individual departments. Studies prepared by ALSC Architects in April 1992 and 2003, evaluated municipal buildings and recognized that some municipal facilities within the City of Richland were operating at a substandard level. Assessment of Facilities City Hall is a 27,914‐square foot two‐story building. Apart from a minor cosmetic remodeling of the Council Chambers and addition of technology, minimal improvements have been made since it was City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 102 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA constructed in 1959. A facilities analysis, completed by ALSC Architects in April 1992 and again in 2003, evaluated each building for the adequacy of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety qualities. The study identified facility needs for City divisions to remain at the site after relocation of the Service Functions and Senior Center. The study concluded that the City Hall Complex is inadequate in size and flexibility and is not in compliance with basic accessibility and energy code requirements. The HVAC system is well beyond its intended life cycle and consists of an electric steam boiler original to the building and a cooling tower. Currently, the City is undertaking a review of its various administrative facilities. The 5,600‐square foot Administrative Building was built in 1977 and has only had minor cosmetic improvements. The ALSC study concluded that the building is basically sound and, is in compliance with building codes. Minor additional aesthetic improvements to the interior finish and carpeting in part of the building were recommended. The HVAC system is running at half of its design capability and cannot be repaired without significant investment. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES Municipal facility needs that are affected by growth include equipment and space needs as well as additional staff time to process building permits, conduct development plan reviews, and perform City administrative functions. Future growth and development will place increased demand on the City’s municipal facilities and services. However, many factors that influence the need for municipal facilities space do not correlate directly with population growth. With technological advances that affect space demands and the trend toward the “right‐sizing” of government, it cannot be assumed that municipal facility needs will increase proportionally with growth. RECOMMENDATIONS Currently a plan is underway for the construction of a new City Hall that will combine the City Hall, the City Hall Annex, and the Development Services Building into one facility, therefore eliminating three aging buildings. Construction of a 46,000‐square foot facility will begin in 2017 and be complete in 2018. The Facilities Matrix below in Table CF‐6 evaluates major facilities’ lifecycles. The lifecycle of a facility can be measured based on the age of a building and cost of operation and maintenance over time. Efficiency in the building design can reduce the maintenance cost. Maintenance and operation cost rises as the building gets older until it reaches a point when maintenance is no longer cost‐ effective. The average age of an office building can range from 30 to 50 years. However, a building can reach its lifecycle sooner if it does not meet current code and safety requirements, and the cost of retrofitting outweighs the benefit. Future municipal facilities planning should assess the lifecycle of facilities and plan in advance to maintain desired level of service. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 103 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Table CF-6: Municipal Facilities Matrix and Lifecycle Assessment Facilities Year Built Status of the Facility % of the Lifecycle Improvement/ Remaining Replacement Allocation in CIP ($) City Hall 1959 Inadequate in size and The facility has 18,500,000 for flexibility; not in passed its effective new facility to compliance with energy lifecycle. The be completed in code or ADA building is in year 59 2018 requirements; major of a 50 year lifecycle MEP components are and will be replaced failing and the cost of within 2 years. maintenance is increasing every year City Shops 1998 The facility is still The facility is on a 100, 200, 300 functioning very well for 50‐year lifecycle. If a its intended purpose. proactive The MEP systems have maintenance been well maintained program continues, and are performing as the building should expected. The roof meet its intended material has failed and lifecycle. The will need to be replaced current remaining in 2018 lifecycle is 60% Development 1944 Major MEP failure The facility has 18,500,000 for Services throughout the building passed its effective new facility to Building lifecycle and will be be completed in replaced within 2 2018 years as part of the new City Hall Fire Station 71 1953 Even though the facility The facility is $5, 000,000 was remodeled in 1992, currently on year 64 it is not performing well. of a 50 year lifecycle. The MEP systems are The facility is well failing past its effective lifecycle and is requiring significant maintenance to keep it functioning properly Fire Station 72 1991 The facility has sustained The facility was water damage over the intended for a 50 years based on a poor year lifecycle. Based roof and parapet design. on the current The facility will require a status, its actual significant remodel in lifecycle has been 2017 to address the reduced based on City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 104 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Facilities Year Built Status of the Facility % of the Lifecycle Improvement/ Remaining Replacement Allocation in CIP ($) water damage. Overall, water damage. The the major MEP remaining lifecycle is components are approximately 40% functioning properly Fire Station 73 1958 The facility is not The facility is $4,100,000 performing well and currently on year 59 requires significant of a 50‐year lifecycle. maintenance to sustain It is well past its operations. The MEP effective lifecycle systems are at the end of their life Fire Station 74 2015 The facility is performing 98% lifecycle extremely well remaining Landfill 1977, Customer areas such as 5% ‐ 10% $8,003,512 additions transfer station and and administrative offices updates scheduled for update or 2001, relocation as part of 2003, 2008 capacity improvements 2018‐2019 Police Station 2001 The facility has 70% lifecycle performed well other remaining than normal MEP and building maintenance Richland 2001 The facility has 70% lifecycle Community performed well other remaining Center than normal MEP and building maintenance. The roof is an area of concern and will require significant maintenance Richland 2009 The facility has 80% lifecycle Money is being Library performed well other remaining held in the than normal MEP and library reserve building maintenance. fund to replace The roof has been a the roof concern and will require replacement well before its intended lifecycle Water 2005 Renewal/Replacement $4,382,770 Treatment projects scheduled for Plant 2017‐2021 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 105 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Facilities Year Built Status of the Facility % of the Lifecycle Improvement/ Remaining Replacement Allocation in CIP ($) Waste Water 1985/1986 Repair/Replacement of $2,283,000 – Treatment influent building and Influent Plant treatment facility are Upgrades scheduled for update in 2017‐2018 $6,611,369 – Treatment Facility   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 106 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland CF-2 - Municipal Facilities Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i 12 r %, s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n %,11 e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R 1 s %, e n r J o a J D d s w W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d n i Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y K 1 a Swift B 10 %,8 a 9 p %, %, %, h - T 7 y Knigh%,t St B %,6 Lee Blvd y 5 a %, r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C Richland City Limits G 4 Urban Growth Area %, Aaron Dr K %,3 1 en %, Q nedy Rd u St e City Building Index ail e rt n 2 po s %, Du g a Hospital t K e D r %,1 Fire Station 240 Wastewater Treatment VU %,2 ¨¦§182 K Facility e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl City Warehouse / W wood Dr y Engle 3 Purchasing / %, Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S Maintenance Shops W e a o l t T a p a pt Benton County e e G t a l %,4 S Dr Emergency Services Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d %,1 R Richland Community B s 5 e d a %, l l R l l Center e a e r i i D l v s e e Richland Development L D 6 r %, Services %,7 Police Station K e n n e w ii c k %,8 City Hall %,9 Library %,10 George Prout Pool %,11 Water Treatment Plant Reata Rd %,12 Landfill ¨¦§82 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION FOUR  FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS Fire and emergency medical services are a key part of public safety services for the citizens of Richland and the thousands of visitors and workers who pass through the City. The City of Richland has a professional fire department, which provides fire and life safety protection, emergency medical services (EMS), technical rescue, and hazardous materials response to citizens, visitors and the business community. The Richland Fire & Emergency Services Department also provides Advanced Life Support EMS through Interlocal Agreements to segments of unincorporated areas of Benton County. Existing Fire Stations are located as follows: . Fire Station 71 at 1000 George Washington Way. . Fire Station 72 at 710 Gage Blvd. . Fire Station 73 at 1900 Jadwin Avenue. . Fire Station 74 at 2710 Duportail Street. The map indicates existing and future Fire Stations serving the City. LEVEL OF SERVICE Emergency Response Standard Richland Fire & Emergency Service historic LOS dates back prior to 2000. Minimum level of service goal is a response time of 5 minutes to 90% of all emergency calls within the City of Richland. The 5‐minute response time is defined from time of dispatch to arrival on scene. Professional Industry Standard Richland Fire & Emergency Services was given an Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating of 3 following an evaluation conducted in 1994 and again in 2016. ISO ratings range from 1 to 10, with lower numbers being better. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES . Inability to meet the City’s historic minimum level of service in the northern and southern perimeters of the City as outlined in CFPS Goal 1 policies 1, 2 & 3. . Enhanced difficulties maintaining WAC training compliance without having access to a training complex. RECOMMENDATIONS The following facility recommendations are based on the Comprehensive Plan goals and desire to maintain a level of service standard for the time period of 2017 to 2037. Short Term 2017‐2021 Capital Cost Estimate $12.9 to $14.1 million 1. Relocation of the north station (Jadwin & McMurray) further north near the intersection of SR 240 and Stevens Drive (Capital cost estimate: $4.1 million). Optimal timing for relocation of north station is simultaneous with the completion of the Duportail Bridge. Historic note: City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 108 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA earlier comprehensive plans from the 1990s identified the replacement of station 73 (Jadwin & McMurray) in 2004. a. Secure property and change zone and land use designation. b. Construct emergency response facility 2. Construct a satellite/decentralized fire and emergency services facility in north Richland (Capital cost estimate: for facility $1.8 to $3 million based on existing or new construction plus $1 million for apparatus). a. Secure property in appropriate geographic area in North Richland for future facility (Science/tech Park) b. Construct emergency response facility c. Include cost of apparatus: Fire Engine and Ambulance 3. Secure property in appropriate geographic area in northwest Richland for future facility (Horn Rapids Golf Community). City currently owns land in targeted area. Need to confirm zoning and land use change (Capital cost estimate: $5.7 million). 4. Relocation of Central Fire Station #71 located at George Washington Way & Swift Boulevard to an area near the Richland Police Station (Capital cost estimate: $5 million). 5. Construct a decentralized fire and emergency services facility in southeast Richland. a. Secure property in appropriate geographic area in southeast Richland for future facility (Capital/property cost estimate: $500,000). 6. Construct a satellite/decentralized fire and emergency services facility in Badger South area of Richland. a. Secure properties in appropriate geographic areas in South Badger for future facilities (Capital/property cost estimate: $500,000; total cost: 4.5 million).     City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 109 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland CF-3 - Emergency Service Zones 7 3 3 Station 75 ×Ñ 7 3 1 Station 78 ×Ñ 7 3 5 7 3 4 Station 73 ×Ñ 7 3 2 7 3 6 W e s tt R ii c h ll a n d Station 71 7 1 2 ×Ñ Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area 7 4 5 ×Ñ Existing Station ×Ñ Future Station ×Ñ Relocation Station 7 1 3 Fire Response Zones 7 4 1 Zone 146 ×Ñ Zone 711 7 4 6 Station 74 Zone 712 1 4 6 711 Zone 713 Zone 714 7 4 3 Zone 722 7 4 2 Zone 723 Zone 724 Zone 725 7 2 5 Zone 726 7 2 2 7 2 1 Zone 727 Station 72 Zone 731 ×Ñ Zone 732 7 2 7 Zone 733 7 2 6 Zone 734 7 4 4 Zone 735 Station 77 Zone 736 ×Ñ 7 2 3 Station 76 K e n n e w ii c k Zone 741 ×Ñ Zone 742 Zone 743 Station 79 Zone 744 ×Ñ Zone 745 7 2 4 Zone 746 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION FIVE  POLICE SERVICE FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS The City of Richland has its own Police Department to provide law enforcement services within the City limits. Law enforcement within the unincorporated UGA is currently provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s office. The Police Department is located at 871 George Washington Way. The Department employed commissioned officers and civilian employees. The Richland Police Department established a partnership with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) in 2002 to better monitor criminals who are under active DOC supervision and living in Richland. At present, Richland Police is also leading the Benton County Emergency Management Agency’s activities. Crime rates are decreasing in some categories, while increasing in other categories, based on 2015 and 2016 National Incident‐Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data for Richland. Robbery, motor vehicle theft, and stolen property offences have increased slightly, but kidnapping and burglary have decreased. For code enforcement cases, calls for service, code violations, and citizen complaints have decreased as shown in the Table CR‐7 below. Table CF‐7: NIBRS Crime Statistics for Richland Crime Categories Total Crimes Total Crimes 2015 2016 Robbery 6 11 Aggravated Assault 53 69 Simple assault 337 313 Kidnapping 15 5 Burglary 217 178 Arson 6 6 Larceny 1111 1100 Motor vehicle theft 48 80 Fraud 190 179 Stolen property offences 29 42 Destruction/ vandalism 461 444 Drug/ Narcotic offences 175 201 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 111 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Figure CF-4: Code Enforcement Incidents 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 2015 800 2016 600 400 200 0 Calls for service Nuisance code Citizen complaint violations cases Current average response times to high priority calls range from one to seven minutes, depending on the type of call and location. The priority categories of police response to calls for service are as follows: 1. Priority I calls are where the safety of people is involved and in progress calls, officers will respond with all urgency, using emergency response equipment when justified. 2. Priority II calls are calls that just occurred. These calls do receive a high‐priority response, again using emergency equipment when justified. 3. Priority III calls do not require an emergency response. These calls will be handled as soon as practical but will have lower priority than Category I or II calls. Officers answer Priority III calls when time allows. Law enforcement within Richland’s unincorporated UGA is provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. The City of Richland and Benton County have signed a Consent Agreement for Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers in accordance with the Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act (Chapter 10.93 RCW). By signing this agreement, the jurisdictions agree to provide cooperative enforcement of the law beyond their territorial boundaries as requested by the jurisdiction in need of assistance. The Police Services Division occupies a police station constructed in 2001. LEVEL OF SERVICE Richland Police provides a value‐based service. Instead of measuring levels of service by officers per population, Richland measures its levels of service for public safety based on the committed and uncommitted time of the officers and support staff. A balance of committed vs. uncommitted time allows for an efficient response to citizen’s calls for service while allocating uncommitted time to allow for proactive police work throughout the community. This balance generally needs to stay at 60 percent committed time and 40 percent uncommitted time. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES Future growth will increase demand for police protection services and police department community programs. This may result in a need for additional police officers, equipment, and support staff in the long term. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 112 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA RECOMMENDATIONS The Police Department is currently not seeking an increase in the number of police officers as it aims to meet its demand through an efficient allocation of committed time. It continues its current programs of community services and crime prevention programs.   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 113 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland CF-5 - Police Patrol Zones Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr r D y s a n W e v n e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w H s s a -p y B d R s e n r J o a J D d s w n W e s t R i c h l a n d i W e s t R i c h l a n d Van Giesen St e n v A e t v S e e v A d Williams Blv t h g i y r r w W D H r s e s lvd y a Swift B a p h - T y Knight St B Lee Blvd y a r t W S D l n i s a a l rt i s a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u D e stock St W om o C G Aaron Dr K en Q nedy Rd u St e il e rta n po s Du g a t e D r VU240 ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl W wood Dr y Engle Westcliffe Blvd t y Fowler St S W e a o l t T a p a pt e e G t a l S Dr Me lis sa Gage Blvd St d R B s e d a l l R l l e a e r i i D l v s e e L D r Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area K e n n e w ii c k Police Patrol Zones Zone 1 Reata Rd Zone 2 Zone 3 ¨¦§82 January 9, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION SIX  LIBRARY FACILITIES EXISTING CONDITIONS Library services for Richland residents are provided primarily by the Richland Public Library, operated by the City of Richland Parks and Public Facilities Department. Additional library services are available at the Washington State University (WSU) Consolidated Information Center (CIC), Columbia Basin College in Pasco, and the Mid‐Columbia Library System in the adjacent jurisdictions. The Kadlec Neurological Resource Center has a specialized library on neurological disorders that is open to public. The PNNL campus master plan also indicates an on‐campus library that is available only to PNNL staff and visiting officials. The Richland Public Library and the WSU CIC are both located within Richland City limits. In addition to those listed above, other library facilities in Richland include school libraries at each school in the Richland School District except Rivers Edge High School. The Richland Public Library is located at 955 Northgate Drive, is a single facility with no bookmobile or branch outlets. The library serves all of Richland’s population and the population in the region. The current library facility was expanded and remodeled in 2009 with state of the art facilities, such as two 19 feet x 24 feet meeting rooms with adjustable lighting and dividers. Each room can accommodate 32 people and the rooms can be combined into a single 38 feet x 24 feet room accommodating 64 people. A 62 feet x 32 feet room seating 132 people was also added. This room features a projector, retractable movie screen, retractable black‐out shades as well as conventional shades, a sound system, and DVD player. The remodel also included the addition of a second floor, which allowed for the expansion of the library’s collection as well as the addition of multiple study tables, a fire place, and upholstered seating. The remodeled lobby features exhibit space that is highly sought after for the display of paintings and sculptures. Glass display cases, a vendor kiosk, and a bookstore were also a part of the building’s expansion. During an average week, the library is open 69 hours. Hours of operation vary from winter to summer months. During winter months the library is open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. During summer months, the library is closed on Sundays. LEVEL OF SERVICE The library facilities are currently operating to serve the population within the City and the UGA. Its service and capacity level is adequate to serve its existing population. FUTURE DEFICIENCIES With the future growth of the City, there may be a need for additional library facilities on the south side of the City. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the current Urban Growth Boundary and population growth projections, the City of Richland should look forward to one or more branches or explore other ways to expand service. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 115 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION SEVEN  SCHOOLS EXISTING CONDITIONS Richland is mostly served by the Richland School District. Table CF‐8 describes all facilities that serve residents within the UGA although some schools are located outside the UGA. Table CF‐9 lists the special purpose facilities, such as gymnasiums and libraries, in those schools. Table CF-8: School Buildings Building Area Grounds Main Classrooms (square feet) (acres) Buildings Richland School District Elementary Schools Badger Mountain 48,371 15 1 25 Jason Lee 78,905 17 1 28 Jefferson 50,882 12 2 24 Lewis and Clark 43,412 15 1 20 Marcus Whitman 43,312 13 1 20 Orchard 72,000 12.33 1 27 Sacajawea 44,100 16 1 21 Tapteal 48,371 15 1 25 White Bluffs 72,626 15 1 William Wiley 49,138 13.5 1 25 Amon Creek Elementary 76,218 ≈ 13 1 38 Middle Schools Carmichael 107,066 26 1 31 Chief Joseph 116,837 22 1 31 Enterprise 91,300 40 1 36 High Schools Richland High 271,536 35 6 69 Hanford High 243,031 72 8 75 Rivers Edge 8,811 1 1 6 Three Rivers HomeLink 16,780 N/A 1 8 (located on Jason Lee Elementary) Kennewick School District Elementary School Vista 38,026 11.5 1 20 Middle School Desert Hills 88,362 20 4 37 City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 116 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA Building Area Grounds Main Classrooms (square feet) (acres) Buildings High School Kamiakin 192,841 30 5 67 Special Schools Outside Richland Delta High School (Science, 44,013 6 1 20 Technology, Engineering, Math) 2 Tri‐Tech Skills Center1 1 Serves the region and operated by multiple school districts. 2 Located in Pasco. Serves the region and operated by multiple school districts. Students are selected by lottery. Richland has a lottery allocation of 133 students accepted per year. Table CF-9: Special Purpose Facilities School  Gymnasiums  Auditoriums  Cafeterias  Libraries  Badger Mountain 1 0 0 1 Jason Lee 1 1 1 1 Jefferson 1 0 0 1 Lewis and Clark 1 0 0 1 Marcus Whitman 1 0 0 1 Orchard 1 0 1 1 Sacajawea 1 0 0 1 Tapteal 1 0 0 1 White Bluffs 1 0 1 1 William Wiley 1 0 0 1 Carmichael 2 1 1 1 Chief Joseph 2 1 1 1 Richland High 3 1 1 1 Hanford High 3 1 1 1 Rivers Edge (Alternative) 0 0 0 0 Source: Richland School District, 2017. LEVEL OF SERVICE Schools will be designed to accommodate the following: . Elementary: 500 to 600 students per school; . Middle: 650 to 800 students per school; and . High: 1,500 to 1,750 students per school. DEFICIENCIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Richland School District is required by the State of Washington to provide annual enrollment projections. The District uses the Cohort Survival Method, with consideration of other factors, as the basis for these projections. The Cohort Survival Method uses a five‐year average of the percent City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 117 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA of students progressing from grade to grade. The average over the most recently completed five‐ year period is used to project enrollment for the next five years. A long range planning study, done for the school district by E.D. Hovee & Company in 2011, developed projections and long range enrollment trends in four areas of the school district: north Richland, central Richland, south Richland, and West Richland. These planning projections, summarized below, were used to develop the bond issue in 2013. The planned growth of the Badger Mountain South area (BMS) is creating the need for future schools in that area of the city. The school district owns approximately 54 acres in BMS for schools. Improved transportation to meet the access needs of the new schools will also need to be planned. Construction of a middle school (Leona Libby Middle School) is underway and is expected to open in 2017 near Belmont Boulevard and Keene Road, West Richland. The Richland School District purchased 72 acres for a potential high school near the Leona Libby Middle School site. An elementary school is also being planned in this area.   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 118 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA City of Richland CF-6 - Schools Richland City Limits Urban Growth Area Schools by Type Private Public University Horn Rapids Rd y a VU240 d R W s Battelle Blvd e e t g a d g i r s B g n n i i K w T University Dr 18 r D y s a n W e v n 17 e o d t v t l S r B g D n n i o n h t s s o g s a t o r L W e e b g o r R o e G d R n e g a H y w 16 H 21 s s a -p y B d R School Index s e n r J o 14 a J 1 Badger Mountain Elementary D d s w 1515 Elementary St n i W e s t R i c h l a n d e W e s t R i c h l a n d Van Giesen St n 15 v A e t 13 2 Orchard Elementary v S e 1600 Gala Way e 3 White Bluffs Elementary v A d Williams Blv 20 t 1250 Kensington Way h g i y 12 r r w W 4 Lewis & Clark Elementary D H r s 11 e 415 Jadwin Ave s lvd y a Swift B a p h - 10 T 5 Rivers Edge y 975 Gillespie St B 10 9 6 Sagebrush Montessori 19 8 7 y a r 304 Thayer Dr 23 t W 5 S D l n i 4 s a a l rt i s 7 Carmichael Middle School a 182 o l l p h t § e ¨¦ u 6 620 Thayer Dr D e stock St W om o C 8 Marcus Whitman Elementary G 1704 Gray St Aaron Dr K 9 CBC Health Science Center en Q nedy Rd u St e 891 Northgate Dr il e rta n po s 10 Richland High School Du g a t e 930 Long Ave D 11 Christ the King r 1122 Long Ave 3 VU240 12 Liberty Christian ¨¦§182 K e Co Shockley Rd e lum 2200 Williams Blvd n bia F e Pa u R rk ji d Trl 13 Jefferson Elementary W wood Dr y Engle 1525 Hunt Ave Westcliffe Blvd t Fowler St S 14 Chief Joseph Middle School e o 504 Wilson St 2 1 t T p a pt e e t a l 15 Jason Lee Elementary S Dr Me lis 1750 McMurray Ave sa Gage Blvd St d R B 16 Sacajawea Elementary s e d a l l R l l e 535 Fuller St a e r i i D l v s e e 17 Hanford High School L D 450 Hanford St r 18 WSU Tri Cities 2700 University Dr 19 William Wiley Elementary 22 2820 S Highland Blvd 20 Enterprise Middle School K e n n e w ii c k 5200 Paradise Way 21 Tapteal Elementary Reata Rd 705 N 62 Ave 22 Amon Creek Elementary ¨¦§82 18 S Center Parkway February 15, 2018DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA SECTION EIGHT  ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES According to the GMA, Essential Public Facilities (EPF) include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities, state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140; regional transit authority facilities as defined in RCW 81.112.020; state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020. EXISTING FACILITIES The City provided essential public facilities are already identified under the Utility Elements. This includes Richland’s landfill in the Horn Rapids area. Other facilities within the City but operated by the state or other public agency include the existing airport, Interstate Highway I‐182, interregional State principal arterials of SR 240 and SR 224, and the freight railroad system (BNSF, Union Pacific, Port of Benton). The Columbia‐Snake River System is also identified as an EPF as it provides an important inter‐modal commercial transportation network for the state extending to the Pacific Ocean. Other EPF provided by institutions in Richland include mental health facilities associated with Kadlec and the Lourdes Counseling Center. SITING The siting process should be consistent with the Benton CWPP. Policy 11 of the CWPP indicates that the County and Cities, along with public participation, shall develop a cooperative regional process to site essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or county. At the Countywide and multi‐county level, the following action should be accomplished: 1. Develop a uniform siting procedure which enables selection of optimum project sites and appropriate size and scale relative to intended benefit area. Richland’s Capital Facilities Goal 2 Policy 3 states to locate capital facilities identified as essential public facilities so as to provide the necessary service to the intended users with the least impact on surrounding land uses. The City establishes the siting criteria with the understanding that some EPF may not pose any siting difficulties beyond those associated with commercial or public developments. Richland reviews the siting of essential public facilities with a process established in the Richland Municipal Code (RMC 23.42.060, Essential Public Facilities). This process first identifies criteria for determining if the facility is to be reviewed as an EPF. The process reviews and addresses mitigation of potential impacts. City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 120 DocuSign Envelope ID: E3AA5E31-11D0-4A63-B857-F5BD071FFDBA REFERENCES Anchor QEA, 2014. City of Richland Shoreline Inventory, Analysis and Characterization Report. 2014. Benton‐Franklin Health District, 2014. People in Benton and Franklin Counties, 2014 Demographic & Socioeconomic Report. Cascade Natural Gas, 2017. Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. Available from: https://www.cngc.com/utility‐navigation/about‐us. Accessed on March 17, 2017 The Trust for Public Land, 2015. 2015 City Park Facts. April 2015. TRIDEC 2016. Tri‐Cities Washington 2016 Factsheet. Available from: https://www.tridec.org/wp‐ content/uploads/2016‐Fact‐Sheet‐Updated‐April‐2016‐for‐TRIDEC‐Website.pdf. Accessed on February 16, 2017   City of Richland Comprehensive Plan– Supporting Analysis Page 121 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Items of Business Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Subject Ordinance No. 2026-14, Amending the 2026 Budget to Provide for Additional Appropriations in Various City Funds Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Finance 2026-14 Ordinance Recommended Motion Give first reading to Ordinance No. 2026-14, amending the 2026 Budget in various funds as provided therein. Summary On December 2, 2025, the Richland City Council adopted the City’s 2026 Budget through Ordinance No. 2025- 33. Since adoption of the budget, several unanticipated expenditures, grant awards, operational needs, and project adjustments have arisen that require amendments to the adopted budget and additional appropriations across multiple City funds. The proposed ordinance includes several grant-related appropriations in the General Fund. A Department of Ecology grant originally budgeted in the Park Project Construction Fund is proposed to be transferred to the General Fund to better align administration and management of the grant. Additional appropriations are also necessary to recognize and expend grant funding awarded to the Richland Police Department, including funding for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations, portable radios, and employee wellness. The ordinance also appropriates $600,000 in grant funding received from the Washington State Department of Commerce for HVAC equipment replacement at the City Shops facility and $3.2 million in Department of Ecology grant funding for abatement of the abandoned tire pile located on Twin Bridges Road. In addition, the ordinance provides $8 million in General Fund appropriations to support the potential acquisition of property for a future police station. Funding would support property acquisition, demolition of certain structures, preliminary design work, and initial site improvements. Additional General Fund appropriations are also included to extend the City’s security trailer program into 2027 and expand the number of trailers deployed throughout the community. Several appropriations are proposed within the Equipment Replacement Fund to address accelerated procurement timelines for long lead-time equipment purchases and replacement of a vehicle that was declared a total loss following an accident. To support these purchases, transfers from the Electric Fund and Stormwater Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund are also included in the ordinance. The ordinance further includes transfers from the Park Reserve Fund to the Park Project Construction Fund to complete both the Columbia Playfield Parking Lot Renovation project and the West Village Park Playground Improvement project. Finally, the ordinance appropriates additional federal housing grant funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) within the Community Development Block Grant Fund and the HOME Fund. In total, the ordinance increases City appropriations by $17,737,644 through a combination of grant revenues, interfund transfers, and available fund balance. Because several of the expenditures were not anticipated at the time the 2026 Budget was adopted, RCW 35.33.091 requires City Council to declare a public emergency in the affected funds and conduct a public hearing prior to adoption of the budget amendment ordinance. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2026-14 for first reading only. Fiscal Impact Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-14 will increase overall appropriations by $17,737,644, of which $12,773,935 and $4,963,709 is from new revenue and transfers. Attachments 1. Ordinance No. 2026-14 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND, PARK RESERVE FUND, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, HOME FUND, STREETS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND, PARK PROJECT CONSTRUCTION FUND, ELECTRIC FUND, STORMWATER FUND, AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND, AND DECLARING THAT A PUBLIC EMERGENCY EXISTS IN THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND, PARK RESERVE FUND, PARK PROJECT CONSTRUCTION FUND, STORMWATER FUND, ELECTRIC FUND, AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND. WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, Richland City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-33 adopting the 2026 Budget; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance No. 2026-14 will address several budget adjustments occurring in various funds; and WHEREAS, because a Department of Ecology grant originally budgeted in the Park Project Construction Fund would be more appropriately budgeted and managed in the City’s General Fund, appropriations in the amount of $250,000 and all associated grant revenues will be transferred from the Parks Project Construction Fund to the General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Richland Police Department was successful in acquiring $91,906 in grant funds from three separate grant opportunities ($50,000 from the Seattle Police Department for ICAC, $11,906 in JAG funds from the City of Kennewick for two portable radios, and $30,000 from the Criminal Justice Training Commission for wellness), which must now be appropriated in the City’s General Fund for use; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $600,000 in the General Fund are required to spend a grant received from the Washington State Department of Commerce for HVAC equipment replacement at Richland’s City Shops; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $3,200,000 in the General Fund are required to spend a grant received from the Washington State Department of Ecology for abatement of the abandoned tire pile located on Twin Bridges Road; and WHEREAS, the City is currently in negotiations to purchase an existing property for a new police station, which will require additional appropriations of $8,000,000 from fund balance in the General Fund for purchase, demolition of certain structures, design, and initial improvements to the property; and First Reading 06/02/2026 1 Ordinance No. 2026-14 WHEREAS, additional appropriations of $185,200 from fund balance in the General Fund are needed to extend the contract for the security trailer program into 2027 and increase the number of trailers being utilized; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $4,143,968 are required in the Equipment Replacement Fund to accelerate purchase orders for long lead-time equipment, and to replace a vehicle that was involved in an accident that rendered it a total loss; and WHEREAS, additional fund balance appropriations of $280,000 are needed from the Electric Fund to transfer to the Equipment Replacement Fund as part of the previously stated adjustment for long lead-time equipment; and WHEREAS, additional fund balance appropriations of $300,000 are needed from the Stormwater Fund to transfer to the Equipment Replacement Fund as part of the previously stated adjustment for long lead-time equipment; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $294,454 need to be transferred from the Park Reserve Fund District No. 1 fund balance to the Park Project Construction Fund to complete the Columbia Playfield Parking Lot Renovation project; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $150,313 need to be transferred from the Park Reserve Fund undesignated fund balance to the Park Project Construction Fund to complete the West Village Park Playground Improvement project; and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $26,708 are needed in the Community Development Block Grant Fund due to additional 2026 grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, additional appropriations in the amount of $20,328 are needed in the HOME Fund due to additional 2026 grant funding from HUD; and WHEREAS, no funds were appropriated in the 2026 Budget for the items listed above; and WHEREAS, sufficient unappropriated funds are available, or new revenues/transfers are available, to support the required budget adjustments; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.33.091, a duly noticed public hearing was held on June 2, 2026 regarding the increase in appropriations from beginning fund balance in the General Fund, Park Reserve Fund, Park Project Construction Fund, Electric Fund, Stormwater Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Richland as follows: Section 1. Facts Constituting Emergency. The expenses contained within this Ordinance were not anticipated when the 2026 Budget was adopted. First Reading 06/02/2026 2 Ordinance No. 2026-14 Section 2. Declaration of Public Emergency. Due to circumstances described above, the City Council declares that a public emergency exists in the General Fund, Park Reserve Fund, Park Project Construction Fund, Electric Fund, Stormwater Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund. Section 3. Amendment of the 2026 Budget. The 2026 Budget is hereby amended to provide additional appropriations as follows: Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect the day following its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Richland. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the ___ day of _________, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: ________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney First Reading: __________ Second Reading: ________ Date Published: __________ First Reading 06/02/2026 3 Ordinance No. 2026-14 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 6/2/2026 Agenda Category: Items of Business Strategic Priority 1 - High Performance Government Subject Resolution No. 2026-78, Adopting the 2027-2032 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program Department/Office Ordinance/Resolution Number Document Type Public Works 2026-78 Resolution Recommended Motion Adopt Resolution No. 2026-78, Adopting the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Summary RCW 35.77.010 requires local jurisdictions to prepare and adopt a perpetual six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The City’s TIP development process includes multiple opportunities for public participation, including review by the Richland Planning Commission and the Richland Parks & Recreation Commission, as well as input received through the Public Works Department webpage. At its May 14, 2026 meeting, the Richland Parks & Recreation Commission favorably recommended approval of the proposed 2027-2032 TIP. The Richland Planning Commission subsequently recommended approval at its May 27, 2026 meeting. The projects included in the 2027-2032 TIP are necessary to meet Richland’s transportation needs. As required by state law, Richland City Council held a public hearing on June 2, 2026 to receive public input on the proposed 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2026-78. Fiscal Impact None. Attachments 1. Resolution No. 2026-78 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2027-2032 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, RCW 35.77.010 requires local jurisdictions to prepare and adopt a perpetual six- year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and WHEREAS, the City’s practice for preparing and reviewing its TIP involves multiple public involvement opportunities, including public meetings before Richland’s Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission, as well as input from the general public through the Public Works Department webpage; and WHEREAS, at its May 14, 2026 meeting, the Richland Parks & Recreation Commission favorably recommended that Richland City Council adopt the proposed 2027-2032 TIP; and WHEREAS, at its May 27, 2026 meeting, the Richland Planning Commission favorably recommended that Richland City Council adopt the proposed 2027-2032 TIP; and WHEREAS, as required by state law, Richland City Council held a public hearing on June 2, 2026 to receive public input on the proposed 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the list of projects contained in the 2027-2032 TIP are necessary to meet Richland’s transportation needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richland that the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richland, Washington, at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of June, 2026. __________________________ Theresa Richardson, Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: __________________________ __________________________ Jennifer Rogers, City Clerk Heather Kintzley, City Attorney Adopted 06/02/2026 Resolution No. 2026-78 Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-78 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 1 WA-12909 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 0.890 CE No SR-240/Aaron Drive Complete Streets Improvements SR240 SR240 EB Ramp to I-182 EB Ramp Construct grade separated eastbound ramp from EB SR240 to EB I-182. Reconstruct existing SR240/Aaron Dr intersection. Construct pedestrian facilities to cross SR-240. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P CN 2030 0 OTHER 36,000,000 0 36,000,000 Totals 0 36,000,000 0 36,000,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 0 0 0 36,000,000 0 Totals 0 0 0 36,000,000 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 1 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 2 WA-14253 06/03/25 06/03/25 08 O P CE Yes SR-240 Pedestrian Crossing Tapteal Drive to Columbia Park Trail Construct a grade separated pedestrian crossing over SR-240 west of Columbia Center Blvd. and associated active transportation connections. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S PE 2029 0 MAW 1,526,560 0 1,526,560 P PE 2029 0 Ped/Bike Program 169,617 0 169,617 P RW 2029 0 0 312,519 312,519 S CN 2030 0 MAW 3,473,440 0 3,473,440 P CN 2030 0 Ped/Bike Program 4,830,383 1,631,829 6,462,212 Totals 0 10,000,000 1,944,348 11,944,348 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 1,696,177 0 0 RW 0 0 312,519 0 0 CN 0 0 0 9,935,652 0 Totals 0 0 2,008,696 9,935,652 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 2 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 05 4 WA-15791 06/02/26 06/02/26 01 C G P S 0.640 CE Yes W Center Parkway South Extension Center Parkway Leslie Road to Wishkah Drive Construct a 2-lane collector with bike lanes, separated pathway, and storm drainage on both sides of the street. Left turn lanes will be constructed where needed. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S CN 2027 0 0 1,995,000 1,995,000 Totals 0 0 1,995,000 1,995,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 1,995,000 0 0 0 0 Totals 1,995,000 0 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 3 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 5 WA-15793 06/02/26 06/02/26 21 P S W CE Yes Systemic Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements Phase 2 Various to Various Install rectangular rapid flashing beacons, median refuge islands, signal poles and mast arms for mounting RRFBs overhead, signing, markings, and curb ramps. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S RW 2027 TA(UL) 43,250 0 6,750 50,000 S CN 2028 TA(UL) 328,700 0 51,300 380,000 Totals 371,950 0 58,050 430,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th RW 50,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 380,000 0 0 0 Totals 50,000 380,000 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 4 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 6 / 000S(730) WA-15794 06/02/26 06/02/26 21 P S W CE Yes Systemic Stop-Controlled Intersections Safety Improvements Phase 2 Various Various to Various Install advance intersection warning system, mini roundabouts, curb extensions, signing, pavement markings, and additional traffic control. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S RW 2027 HSIP 100,000 0 0 100,000 S CN 2028 HSIP 1,362,000 0 0 1,362,000 Totals 1,462,000 0 0 1,462,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th RW 100,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 1,362,000 0 0 0 Totals 100,000 1,362,000 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 5 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 7 WA-15796 06/02/26 06/02/26 21 CE Yes Safe Routes to School Improvements Various Various to Various At various locations related to elementary school walk routes the following improvements will be made, 20 MPH Speed Zone Designation and Signs for Residential and/or Business Districts, School or Playground 20-mph Speed Zone with Flashing Beacons and Signage, Speed Feedback Signs, Raised Crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, Street Lighting for Crosswalks, ADA Curb Ramps. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S CN 2027 0 SRTS 2,528,000 0 2,528,000 Totals 0 2,528,000 0 2,528,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 2,528,032 0 0 0 0 Totals 2,528,032 0 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 6 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 16 8 R028 06/03/25 06/03/25 04 O P 0.750 CE Yes Gage Boulevard Improvements Gage Boulevard Penny Royal Ave to Morency Dr. Add curb, gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, street lights, storm drainage on Gage Boulevard. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 STBG(UL) 216,250 0 33,750 250,000 P RW 2029 STBG(UL) 60,550 0 9,450 70,000 P CN 2030 STBG(UL) 1,730,000 0 600,000 2,330,000 Totals 2,006,800 0 643,200 2,650,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 250,000 0 0 0 RW 0 0 70,000 0 0 CN 0 0 0 2,330,000 0 Totals 0 250,000 70,000 2,330,000 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 7 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 9 WA-14277 06/02/26 06/02/26 28 0.100 CE No SR-240 and Airport Way Pedestrian Crossing SR-240 Airport Way to Airport Way Construct pedestrian crossing at Airport Way to cross SR-240 and connect to trail. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 Ped/Bike Program 150,000 0 150,000 P CN 2029 0 Ped/Bike Program 1,150,000 0 1,150,000 Totals 0 1,300,000 0 1,300,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 150,000 0 0 0 CN 0 0 1,150,000 0 0 Totals 0 150,000 1,150,000 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 8 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 10 WA-16261 06/02/26 06/02/26 28 CE No Central Richland Active Transportation Improvements Various N/A to N/A Location selection, treatment identification, and development of active transportation improvements for safety and connectivity within central Richland's highest need and nearby high need equity areas. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 Ped/Bike Program 154,000 0 154,000 P CN 2028 0 Ped/Bike Program 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 Totals 0 1,154,000 0 1,154,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 154,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 Totals 154,000 1,000,000 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 9 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 11 WA-14284 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 C G P S 1.330 CE Yes W South Kingsgate Corridor Extension Kingsgate Way Keene Road to City limits Construct a new 3-lane road with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, streetlights and storm drainage facilities and associated intersections at Keene Road, Kennedy Road and Queensgate Dr. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 650,897 650,897 P RW 2030 0 0 1,896,000 1,896,000 P CN 2030 0 0 7,223,268 7,223,268 Totals 0 0 9,770,165 9,770,165 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 650,897 0 RW 0 0 0 1,896,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 7,223,268 Totals 0 0 0 2,546,897 7,223,268 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 10 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 12 WA-14273 06/03/25 06/03/25 2025-91 03 P S W 0.110 CE Yes Gage Blvd and Leslie Road Intersection Improvements Gage Blvd Leslie Road to Leslie Road Improve capacity of intersection including adding lanes, signal modifications, hot mix asphalt, curb, gutter, ADA ramps, sidewalk, streetlights, pavement markings, and signage. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S PE 2027 STBG(UL) 86,020 0 15,180 101,200 S CN 2028 STBG(UL) 989,218 0 174,568 1,163,786 Totals 1,075,238 0 189,748 1,264,986 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 101,200 0 0 0 0 CN 0 1,163,786 0 0 0 Totals 101,200 1,163,786 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 11 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 13 WA-11973 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 C G P S T 0.360 CE No W Duportail/Kennedy Intersection Improvements Duportail Street Keene Road to 500 ft east of Kennedy Road Construct a roundabout at Duportail Street and Kennedy Road intersection, and associated signage, pavement markings, concrete median, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and streetlights from Keene Road to 500 ft east of Kennedy. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S CN 2027 0 TIB 535,318 749,130 1,284,448 Totals 0 535,318 749,130 1,284,448 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 1,284,448 0 0 0 0 Totals 1,284,448 0 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 12 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 14 WA-14272 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 G P S W 0.110 CE Yes Leslie Road and Reata Road Intersection Improvements Leslie Road Reata Road to Reata Road Reconstruct existing intersection at Leslie/Reata for additional capacity. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 155,389 155,389 P RW 2028 0 0 50,000 50,000 P CN 2029 0 0 1,736,977 1,736,977 Totals 0 0 1,942,366 1,942,366 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 155,389 0 0 0 RW 0 50,000 0 0 0 CN 0 0 1,736,977 0 0 Totals 0 205,389 1,736,977 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 13 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 15 WA-11974 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 C G O P S 0.050 CE Yes T W Duportail/Driveway Intersection Improvement Duportail Street 500 ft west of Commercial Driveway to 850 ft east of Commercial Driveway Construct a roundabout at Duportail street and Vintner Square commercial driveway intersection, and associated signage, pavement markings, concrete median, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and streetlights on Duportail from 500 ft west to 850 ft east of the driveway. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S CN 2027 0 TIB 535,318 749,130 1,284,448 Totals 0 535,318 749,130 1,284,448 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 1,284,448 0 0 0 0 Totals 1,284,448 0 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 14 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 16 WA-15097 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 P S W 0.210 CE Yes Queensgate Drive and Duportail Street Intersection Improvements Queensgate Drive Duportail Street to Duportail Street Widen Queensgate and Duportail at the intersection to add turn lanes and upgrade intersection signals. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds S CN 2027 0 TIB 267,659 374,565 642,224 Totals 0 267,659 374,565 642,224 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th CN 642,224 0 0 0 0 Totals 642,224 0 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 15 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 12 17 R034 06/03/25 06/03/25 28 1.750 CE No Vantage Highway Pathway - Phase 3 SR 240 Twin Bridges Road to Kingsgate Way Construct a separated multi-use pathway on the north side of SR 240. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2029 TA(UL) 60,000 0 0 60,000 P CN 2030 TA(UL) 700,000 0 0 700,000 Totals 760,000 0 0 760,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 60,000 0 0 CN 0 0 0 700,000 0 Totals 0 0 60,000 700,000 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 16 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 11 19 WA-11177 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 P S 0.410 CE No Dallas Rd/I-82 WB Ramp I/S Improvements Dallas Road I-82 to I-82 Reconstruct ramp and intersection for added capacity. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 190,257 190,257 P CN 2028 0 0 2,187,956 2,187,956 Totals 0 0 2,378,213 2,378,213 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 190,257 0 0 0 0 CN 0 2,187,956 0 0 0 Totals 190,257 2,187,956 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 17 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 11 20 WA-11178 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 P S 0.410 CE No Dallas Rd/I-82 EB Ramp I/S Improvements Dallas Road I-82 to I-82 Reconstruct ramp and intersection for added capacity. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 184,322 184,322 P CN 2028 0 0 2,119,705 2,119,705 Totals 0 0 2,304,027 2,304,027 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 184,322 0 0 0 0 CN 0 2,119,705 0 0 0 Totals 184,322 2,119,705 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 18 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 16 21 WA-11171 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 P S 0.720 CE Yes Dallas Road Widening Dallas Road City Limits to I-82 Widening Dallas Road from 2-lanes to 4-lanes with curb, gutter, active transportation path, bike lanes, streets lights and storm drainage facilities. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 150,000 150,000 P CN 2028 0 0 1,368,703 1,368,703 Totals 0 0 1,518,703 1,518,703 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 150,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 1,368,703 0 0 0 Totals 150,000 1,368,703 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 19 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 16 22 WA-11167 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 O P S W 2.290 CE Yes Gage Blvd - Badger Mountain South Improvements Gage Blvd Reata Road to Queensgate Dr. Construct a new 2-lane street with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, street lights and storm drainage facilities. Includes intersection improvements at Queensgate Blvd, Trowbridge Blvd, and Morningside Parkway. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 938,866 938,866 P RW 2027 0 0 3,083,190 3,083,190 P CN 2028 0 0 10,435,484 10,435,484 Totals 0 0 14,457,540 14,457,540 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 938,866 0 0 0 0 RW 3,083,190 0 0 0 0 CN 0 10,435,484 0 0 0 Totals 4,022,056 10,435,484 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 20 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 23 WA-15099 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 C O P S T 0.110 CE No W Duportail Street and City View Drive Intersection Improvements Duportail Street City View Drive to City View Drive Construct signalized intersection. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 69,550 69,550 P CN 2029 0 0 799,825 799,825 Totals 0 0 869,375 869,375 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 69,550 0 0 0 CN 0 0 799,825 0 0 Totals 0 69,550 799,825 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 21 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 17 24 WA-11159 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 O P 0.600 CE Yes Gage Boulevard Extension Gage Boulevard Morency Dr. to Queensgate Blvd. Construct a 3-lane street and roundabout with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, street lights and drainage facilities. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 184,487 184,487 P RW 2029 0 0 985,320 985,320 P CN 2030 0 0 2,450,751 2,450,751 Totals 0 0 3,620,558 3,620,558 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 184,487 0 0 0 RW 0 0 985,320 0 0 CN 0 0 0 2,450,751 0 Totals 0 184,487 985,320 2,450,751 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 22 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 17 25 WA-11166 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 O P S W 0.600 CE Yes Shockley Rd Extension Shockley Rd Keene Rd to S of Badger Valley Way Construct a new 2-lane street with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, street lights and storm drainage facilities Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 72,661 72,661 P RW 2030 0 0 459,000 459,000 P CN 2031 0 0 835,609 835,609 Totals 0 0 1,367,270 1,367,270 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 72,661 0 RW 0 0 0 459,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 835,609 Totals 0 0 0 531,661 835,609 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 23 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 16 26 WA-11169 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 O P S W 1.090 CE Yes Trowbridge Blvd Sol Duc Ave to Gage Blvd Construct a new 2-lane street with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, street lights and storm drainage facilities. Includes intersection with Southgate (Road A) Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 424,520 424,520 P RW 2027 0 0 1,178,775 1,178,775 P CN 2028 0 0 4,881,984 4,881,984 Totals 0 0 6,485,279 6,485,279 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 424,520 0 0 0 0 RW 1,178,775 0 0 0 0 CN 0 4,881,984 0 0 0 Totals 1,603,295 4,881,984 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 24 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 17 27 WA-11172 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 O P S W 0.630 CE Yes Bella Coola Ln Bella Coola Ln Copper Mountain Apartments to Gage Blvd Construct a new 2-lane street with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, street lights and storm drainage facilities. Includes intersection improvements at Southgate (Road A). Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 371,798 371,798 P RW 2027 0 0 1,039,500 1,039,500 P CN 2028 0 0 4,275,687 4,275,687 Totals 0 0 5,686,985 5,686,985 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 371,798 0 0 0 0 RW 1,039,500 0 0 0 0 CN 0 4,275,687 0 0 0 Totals 1,411,298 4,275,687 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 25 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 14 28 R016 06/03/25 06/03/25 28 C P T 2.250 CE No Stevens Drive Pathway Stevens Drive Spengler St to Horn Rapids Rd Construct a separated multi-use pathway on east side of Stevens Drive. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 74,260 74,260 P CN 2029 0 0 933,590 933,590 Totals 0 0 1,007,850 1,007,850 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 74,260 0 0 0 CN 0 0 933,590 0 0 Totals 0 74,260 933,590 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 26 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 00 29 WA-14256 06/02/26 06/02/26 21 CE Yes City-wide Horizontal Curve Safety Improvements to Install horizontal curve warning signs on various routes. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 HSIP 72,000 0 8,000 80,000 P RW 2028 HSIP 18,000 0 2,000 20,000 P CN 2029 HSIP 489,000 0 0 489,000 Totals 579,000 0 10,000 589,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 80,000 0 0 0 RW 0 20,000 0 0 0 CN 0 0 489,000 0 0 Totals 0 100,000 489,000 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 27 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 30 WA-15095 06/05/25 06/05/25 03 O P W 0.110 CE Yes Leslie Road and Clearwater Avenue Intersection Improvements Leslie Road Clearwater Avenue to Clearwater Avenue Add lanes and make upgrades to roundabout. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 132,700 132,700 P RW 2028 0 0 18,000 18,000 P CN 2029 0 0 1,526,051 1,526,051 Totals 0 0 1,676,751 1,676,751 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 132,700 0 0 0 RW 0 18,000 0 0 0 CN 0 0 1,526,051 0 0 Totals 0 150,700 1,526,051 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 28 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 31 WA-15792 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 P S W 0.210 CE No Queensgate Drive and WB I-182 Ramps Intersection Improvements Queensgate Drive I-182 to I-182 Construct roundabout. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2029 0 0 155,389 155,389 P CN 2030 0 0 1,786,977 1,786,977 Totals 0 0 1,942,366 1,942,366 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 155,389 0 0 CN 0 0 0 1,786,977 0 Totals 0 0 155,389 1,786,977 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 29 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 32 WA-14263 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 1.240 CE No SR-240 Widening - Hagen to Kingsgate 1000' west of Hagen Road to 1000' west of Kingsgate Way Construct additional lanes. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 350,000 350,000 P CN 2031 0 0 3,797,200 3,797,200 Totals 0 0 4,147,200 4,147,200 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 350,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 3,797,200 Totals 0 0 0 350,000 3,797,200 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 30 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 33 WA-14264 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 0.700 CE No SR-240 Widening - Kingsgate to Village Parkway SR-240 1000' west of Kingsgate Way to Village Parkway Construct additional lanes Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 180,000 180,000 P CN 2031 0 0 1,951,200 1,951,200 Totals 0 0 2,131,200 2,131,200 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 180,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 1,951,200 Totals 0 0 0 180,000 1,951,200 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 31 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 34 WA-14265 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 2.030 CE No SR-240 Widening - Village Parkway to Beardsley SR-240 Village Parkway to Beardsley Road Construct additional lanes. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 500,000 500,000 P CN 2031 0 0 5,663,200 5,663,200 Totals 0 0 6,163,200 6,163,200 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 500,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 5,663,200 Totals 0 0 0 500,000 5,663,200 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 32 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 35 WA-14266 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 0.800 CE No SR-240 Widening - Beardsley to Vantage Properties SR-240 Beardsley Road to Vantage Properties west access Construct additional lanes. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 200,000 200,000 P CN 2031 0 0 2,219,200 2,219,200 Totals 0 0 2,419,200 2,419,200 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 200,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 2,219,200 Totals 0 0 0 200,000 2,219,200 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 33 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 36 WA-14267 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 CE Yes SR-240 and Logston Road Intersection Improvements SR-240 Logston Road to Logston Road Reconstruct the existing SR-240/Logston Road intersection. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 100,000 100,000 P RW 2029 0 0 50,000 50,000 P CN 2030 0 0 1,290,000 1,290,000 Totals 0 0 1,440,000 1,440,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 100,000 0 0 0 RW 0 0 50,000 0 0 CN 0 0 0 1,290,000 0 Totals 0 100,000 50,000 1,290,000 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 34 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 37 WA-14268 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 CE Yes SR-240 and Village Parkway Intersection Improvements SR-240 Village Parkway to Village Parkway Reconstruct the existing intersection at SR-240/Village Parkway. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2029 0 0 100,000 100,000 P RW 2029 0 0 50,000 50,000 P CN 2030 0 0 1,290,000 1,290,000 Totals 0 0 1,440,000 1,440,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 100,000 0 0 RW 0 0 50,000 0 0 CN 0 0 0 1,290,000 0 Totals 0 0 150,000 1,290,000 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 35 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 38 WA-14269 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 CE Yes SR-240 and Twin Bridges Road Intersection Improvements SR-240 Twin Bridges Road to Twin Bridges Road Reconstruct the existing intersection at SR-240/Twin Bridges Road. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2028 0 0 100,000 100,000 P RW 2028 0 0 50,000 50,000 P CN 2029 0 0 1,290,000 1,290,000 Totals 0 0 1,440,000 1,440,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 100,000 0 0 0 RW 0 50,000 0 0 0 CN 0 0 1,290,000 0 0 Totals 0 150,000 1,290,000 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 36 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 39 WA-14270 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 CE Yes SR-240 and Beardsley Road Intersection Improvements SR-240 Beardsley Road to Beardsley Road Reconstruct the existing intersection at SR-240/Beardsley Road. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 100,000 100,000 P RW 2030 0 0 50,000 50,000 P CN 2031 0 0 1,290,000 1,290,000 Totals 0 0 1,440,000 1,440,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 100,000 0 RW 0 0 0 50,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 1,290,000 Totals 0 0 0 150,000 1,290,000 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 37 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 03 40 WA-14271 06/03/25 06/03/25 01 2.200 CE Yes Kingsgate Way Extension Kingsgate Way Clubhouse Lane to Van Giesen Avenue Construct a new 3-lane street with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, streetlights, and storm drainage facilities. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 STBG(UL) 600,000 0 600,000 1,200,000 P RW 2030 STBG(UL) 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 P CN 2031 STBG(UL) 4,665,000 0 4,665,000 9,330,000 Totals 6,265,000 0 6,265,000 12,530,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 1,200,000 0 RW 0 0 0 2,000,000 0 CN 0 0 0 0 9,330,000 Totals 0 0 0 3,200,000 9,330,000 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 38 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 41 WA-15093 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 C G P S 0.110 CE No W Center Parkway and Leslie Road Intersection Improvements Center Parkway Leslie Road to Leslie Road Reconstruct intersection to add capacity. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2029 0 0 107,888 107,888 P CN 2030 0 0 1,240,720 1,240,720 Totals 0 0 1,348,608 1,348,608 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 107,888 0 0 CN 0 0 0 1,240,720 0 Totals 0 0 107,888 1,240,720 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 39 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: BFCG Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 42 WA-15094 06/03/25 06/03/25 03 G P W CE Yes Leslie Road and Columbia Park Trail Intersection Improvements Leslie Road Columbia Park Trail to Columbia Park Trail Reconstruct to add a lane at the intersection and make safety improvements. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2030 0 0 11,915 11,915 P RW 2030 0 0 156,600 156,600 P CN 2031 0 0 137,030 137,030 Totals 0 0 305,545 305,545 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 0 0 0 11,915 0 RW 0 0 0 156,600 0 CN 0 0 0 0 137,030 Totals 0 0 0 168,515 137,030 Federal Funds State Funds Local Funds Total Funds Grand Totals for Richland 12,519,988 52,320,295 90,280,572 155,120,855 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 40 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: (none) Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 02 43 WA-17055 06/02/26 06/02/26 03 0.380 CE No SR-240 and Snively Road Intersection SR-240 1000 ft west of Snively Road to 1000 ft east of Snively Road Construct new roundabout intersection at Snively Road. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 500,000 500,000 P CN 2028 0 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 Totals 0 0 3,000,000 3,000,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 500,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 2,500,000 0 0 0 Totals 500,000 2,500,000 0 0 0 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 41 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program From 2027 to 2032 Agency: Richland County: Benton MPO/RTPO: (none) Y Inside N Outside Environmental Type Improvement Type Priority Number Resolution No. RW Required Utility Codes Total Length Amendment Functional A. PIN/Project No. B. STIP ID Adopted C. Project Title Hearing Class D. Road Name or Number E. Begin & End Termini F. Project Description G. Structure ID 04 44 WA-17056 06/02/26 06/02/26 01 0.760 CE No Snively Road Re-alignment Snively Road southern City limit to SR-240 Construct new 3-lane road with curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, streetlights and storm drainage facilities from south City limit to new intersection with SR-240. Funding Status Phase Phase Start Year (YYYY) Federal Fund Code Federal Funds State Fund Code State Funds Local Funds Total Funds P PE 2027 0 0 326,000 326,000 P CN 2028 0 0 3,614,000 3,614,000 Totals 0 0 3,940,000 3,940,000 Expenditure Schedule Phase 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th & 6th PE 326,000 0 0 0 0 CN 0 3,614,000 0 0 0 Totals 326,000 3,614,000 0 0 0 Federal Funds State Funds Local Funds Total Funds Grand Totals for Richland 0 0 6,940,000 6,940,000 Report Date: May 10, 2026 Page 42