On the agenda: North Bend City Council Meeting — data center (Sep 15)

City Council Meeting

September 15, 2026 – Agenda

City Hall, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, Washington
7:00 PM – Call to Order, Roll Call, Flag Salute
Approval of September 15, 2026 Agenda
Consent Agenda:
1)

2)

Minutes
a)

City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026

b)

City Council Workstudy of August 25, 2026

Payroll
a)

3)

September 4, 2026 – 79394 through 79399, in the amount of $411,303.35

Checks
a)

September 15, 2026 – 79393, 79400 through 79471, in the amount of $1,564,876.95

4)

AB26-079 - Ordinance Amending NBMC RE Outside City Limits Low Income
Senior/Disabled Utility Rate Discount

Elaine Morse

5)

AB26-080 - Ordinance Amending Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule RE Outside
City Limits Low Income Senior/Disabled Utility Rate Discount

Elaine Morse

Audience Participation: (Please restrict comments to 3 minutes)
Commission & Committee Reports:
6)

City Council Standing Committees
City Commissions
Regional Committees

Introductions:
7)

AB26-081 - Public Hearing, Ordinance Amending Taxes, Rates & Fees
Schedule RE School Impact Fees

Jamie Burrell

8)

AB26-082 - Motion Authorizing Amendment to SCORE Jail Services Interlocal
Agreement

Amber Emery

9)

AB26-083 - Resolution Accepting FHWA RTCC Grant Funds for NB Way-Mt Si
Road Roundabout Project

Tom Mohr

10) AB26-084 - Resolution Accepting FHWA TAP Grant Funds for Tanner Trail
Extension Project
September 15, 2026 City Council Agenda

Tom Mohr
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11) AB26-085 - Motion Authorizing Collective Bargaining Agreement for Office,
Clerical & Technical Employees

Lisa Escobar

Mayor, Council & Administrator Concerns and Initiatives: (Business and general information presented that
may be deliberated upon by the Council. Formal Action may be deferred until a subsequent meeting;
immediate action may be taken upon a vote of a majority of all members of the Council.)
Adjournment:

*Please Note: Members of the public may choose to attend the meeting in person or by

teleconference. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide
public comment and if attending the meeting by teleconference may submit written comments via in-person
drop off, mail, fax, or e-mail to [email protected]. All written comments must be received by 5 p.m.
on the day of the scheduled meeting and may not exceed 350 words. If an individual requires
accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the
governing body, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request accommodation to be able to provide a remote oral comment by
contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by phone (425) 888-1211 or by email: [email protected].
No other remote public comment will be permitted.
Those wishing to access the meeting by teleconference will be required to have a registered Zoom account
and display your full name to be admitted to the online meeting.
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September 15, 2026 City Council Agenda

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NORTH BEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 1, 2026

City Hall, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, Washington
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL:
Mayor Miller called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Elwood, Joselyn, Koellen, McFarland, Rustik, Torguson and
Tremolada.
Councilmember Tremolada requested AB26-076 – Ordinance Amending NBMC Titles 14,
17 & 20 RE Residential Lot Splitting & Unit Lot Subdivision be remanded to the September
22, 2026 City Council Workstudy.
Councilmember Tremolada MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Joselyn to approve the
September 1, 2026 City Council meeting agenda as amended. The motion PASSED 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Miller recessed the meeting for a Closed Session at 7:02 p.m. pursuant to RCW
42.30.140(4)(b), “that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning
or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course
of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation
proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in
progress.” No action was anticipated as a result of the Closed Session, which was
expected to last fifteen minutes and videotaping of the meeting ceased.
Attorney Gina Comeau of Summit Law Group was present for the Closed Session.
At 7:16 p.m. it was announced to audience members outside the adjournment room that
the Closed Session was expected to last an additional ten minutes.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:26 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes – City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026
Payroll – August 20, 2026 – 79341 through 79345, in the amount of $315,529.75
Checks – September 1, 2026 – 79337–79340 & 79346–79392, in the amount of
$3,596,980.99
AB26-072 – Resolution 2192 Accepting Tanner Electric Substation & Storage Yard
Infrastructure Improvements
AB26-073 – Resolution 2193 Accepting Milam Sewer Main Extension Infrastructure
Improvements
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AB26-074 – Motion Authorizing PSE Schedule 51 Lighting Contract for North Bend Way NW 8th Street Roundabout Project
AB26-075 – Resolution 2194 Awarding Ribary Creek Sediment Pond Maintenance Project
to Fury Site Works
Councilmember Tremolada MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Elwood to approve the
consent agenda as presented. The motion PASSED 7-0.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Elizabeth Davis, North Bend resident, reported Friends of the North Bend Library would
be holding a book sale starting September 16th at 5 p.m. at the library and noted the group
was also looking for donations of Christmas decorations for an upcoming event.
Jane Danforth Koser, North Bend resident, invited all to attend the Snoqualmie Valley
Museum’s Silent Auction Fundraising Event on September 26th from 5 – 9 p.m. at the
Snoqualmie Inn.
Helen Lauer, Snoqualmie Resident, Snoqualmie Valley for Responsible Energy, provided an
update on the proposed Battery Energy Storage System project in Snoqualmie.
Ryan Makinster, Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties, spoke
regarding AB26-076 – Ordinance Amending NBMC Titles 14, 17 & 20 RE Residential Lot
Splitting & Unit Lot Subdivision.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS:
Presentation – Encompass

Audio: 12:41

Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming provided an update on Encompass which
included noting sixty years of service provided to the Snoqualmie Valley, purpose of the
organization, early learning and parent support programs, pediatric therapy options,
“Glow & Grow” therapeutic groups, and 2026 statistics for the organization including 775
children served in the North Bend zip code.
Proclamation – Suicide Prevention Month

Audio: 41:10

Mayor Miller read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month
in the City of North Bend. Executive Director Helene Wentink of Empower Youth Network
was on hand to accept the proclamation.
Proclamation – Hunger Action Month

Audio: 45:04

Mayor Miller read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in
the City of North Bend. Executive Director Calib Miller and Development Manager Ellen
Pronin of Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank were on hand to accept the proclamation.
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INTRODUCTIONS:
AB26-077 – Motion Authorizing Contract Amendment with Peach Global
Solutions

Audio: 50:37

Community & Economic Development Director Henderson provided the staff report.
Councilmember Torguson MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Elwood to approve
AB26-077, authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer a contract amendment with
Peach Global Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, in a form and content
approved by the City Attorney. The motion PASSED 7-0.
AB26-078 – Motion Authorizing Contract with Creative Financial Staffing Audio: 1:04:13
Deputy Finance Director Morse provided the staff report.
Councilmember Rustik MOVED, seconded by Councilmember Torguson to approve AB26078, authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Creative
Financial Staffing, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $47,424, in a form and content
acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion PASSED 7-0.
MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND ADMINISTRATOR CONCERNS AND INITIATIVES:
Councilmember Koellen expressed her appreciation for all local non-profit organizations
that provide assistance to community members.
Councilmember Rustik mentioned she had recently visited the Jordan Morris Foundation
Soccer Camp in Preston and noted the organization was a wonderful resource for children
with type 1 diabetes.
Councilmember Joselyn echoed Councilmember Koellen’s comments regarding local nonprofits and reminded all that the new school year has begun and to be mindful when
traveling in areas where children may be present.
Councilmember McFarland echoed fellow Councilmember’s comments regarding local
non-profits and noted the city had entered Stage 2 of the Water Conservation Ordinance.
Additionally, he discussed an accident he had witnessed earlier in the day at the
intersection of Cedar Falls Way and Maloney Grove Ave. and encouraged all, particularly
pedestrians, bicyclists or those riding scooters, to exercise caution when traveling in town.
Councilmember Tremolada touched on the proclamations read earlier in the meeting
related to mental health and reminded all of the importance of staying in touch with family
and friends.

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DRAFT
Mayor Miller spoke regarding the following items:
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Stage 2 of Water Conservation Ordinance
Blood Drive @ City Hall - September 8th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet up with the Mayor - September 8th 10 a.m. @ Huxdotter
Yard Waste Recycling – September 12th 8 a.m. to Noon

ADJOURNMENT:
Councilmember Elwood MOVED to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Torguson. The
motion PASSED 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
ATTEST:

Mary Miller, Mayor

North Bend City Council Minutes – September 1, 2026

Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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CITY OF NORTH BEND
CITY COUNCIL WORKSTUDY NOTES
August 25, 2026
City Hall, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Brenden Elwood, Mark Joselyn, Heather Koellen, Rob
McFarland, Christina Rustik, and Suzan Torguson. Councilmember Errol Tremolada
(remote) arrived at 7:13 p.m.
Staff Present: Mayor Mary Miller, City Administrator Amber Emery, Finance Director
Martin Chaw, Public Works Director Tom Mohr, Community & Economic Development
Director James Henderson, Administrative Services Director Lisa Escobar,
Communications Manager Bre Keveren, IT Manager Phillip Davenport, and City Clerk
Susie Oppedal.
Human & Community Services Grant Funding Policy
Administrative Services Director Escobar reviewed a proposed Human Services and
Cultural Arts Grant Funding Policy that contained a background on funding for non-profit
organizations, the City’s funding priorities, purpose of the policy, scope, procedures, and
grant funding options of 1) up to 6 percent of the sales tax revenue OR 2) 1.5 percent plus
.3 percent of General Fund. Finance Director Chaw provided additional details on funding
options and reviewed the city’s top five revenue sources for funding.
Council and staff discussed prioritization, one-time requests, determination of priorities,
application process, triggers for disqualification, removal of reference to federal budget
cuts in proposed policy, promoting application process to smaller organizations,
discounting one-time revenues, different revenue sources for human services and
cultural arts grants, funding options and formulas, and impartial committee review of
grant requests.
After discussion, most expressed interest in funding option #2 utilizing General Fund
revenue for grants. It was noted an updated policy and various formula options regarding
percentages of the General Fund would come back to the September 1st Finance &
Administration meeting for further discussion.
Destination Marketing & Placemaking Manager Position
Community & Economic Development Director Henderson reviewed key takeaways from
the July 28th Council Workstudy regarding downtown reactivation and revitalization and
discussed the proposed addition of a Destination Marketing Placemaking Manager staff
member. He reviewed the salary range and funding source of the proposed position and
noted core responsibilities included destination and brand marketing, placemaking and
public space activation and revitalization.
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Council and staff discussed the job title, salary range and level of experience, additional
hard costs for events, and need for applicants to have a strong economic development
background.
After discussion, Ms. Emery noted the item would be brought back for Council
consideration during the budget process.
Battery Energy Storage System Moratorium Study Update
Community & Economic Development Director Henderson provided an update on the
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) twelve-month moratorium that was adopted on
May 19, 2026 with the passage of Ordinance 1856. He reviewed the ordinance’s
requirements regarding a work plan and deliverables and noted the moratorium could be
renewed for one or more six-month terms if necessary. He explained that staff was
currently researching other BESS facilities in the state and across the county to determine
common use scenarios and land use permitting actions and reviewing other local
jurisdictions’ progress on studies and zoning for the moratoriums they have enacted. He
concluded by sharing a timeline pertaining to next steps for the Study Committee,
Planning Commission and City Council.
Council and staff discussed Comprehensive Plan update requirements, data centers, King
County requirements and extensions to moratoriums.
Adjournment
The Workstudy closed at 8:06 p.m.
______________________________
Errol Tremolada, Mayor Pro Tem

Workstudy Notes – August 25, 2026

ATTEST:
______________________________
Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-079
Subject:
AB26-079 - Ordinance Amending NBMC RE Outside City Limits Low Income
Senior/Disabled Utility Rate Discount
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Cost Impact:
Elaine Morse, Deputy Finance Director Fund Source:
Timeline:

Utilities
Immediate

1. Ordinance Amending NBMC 13.40.196 Requirements for Eligibility for Discount

Summary Statement:
North Bend Municipal Code (“NBMC”) Section 13.40.196 sets forth eligibility requirements for
discounted water and sewer rates for low-income senior citizens (as authorized in NBMC 13.40.190) and
disabled low-income citizens (as authorized in NBMC 13.40.192). Staff recommend that the low-income
senior and disabled residential unit rates apply to all qualifying low-income and disabled customers,
regardless of whether a customer resides inside or outside the City limits.
The following table provides the current number of inside City limit customers utilizing the
senior/disabled low-income discount program.
Water
Sewer
Storm & Flood
Current Inside City Limits 30

32

28

Recently, the City has received one outside city limit customer request and application for the
senior/disabled low-income utility rate discount. This ordinance amends NBMC 13.40.196 to include
eligibility for persons residing outside the city limits who qualify for discounted utility rates.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Affordability
Committee Review and Recommendation:
This item was reviewed at the September 1, 2026 Finance & Administration Committee meeting with
the recommendation for approval and placement on the Consent Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-079, an ordinance amending NBMC 13.40.196 to allow discounted residential
utility rates for those eligible residing outside the City limits, as a first and final reading.
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Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

Vote

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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON,
AMENDING
NORTH
BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.40.196 TO ALLOW
FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS AND
DISABLED LOW-INCOME CITIZENS RESIDING
OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS TO RECEIVE
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER;
PROVIDING
FOR
SEVERABILITY;
AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the North Bend Municipal Code (“NBMC”) sets forth eligibility
requirements for discounted water and sewer rates for low-income senior citizens (as
authorized in NBMC 13.40.190) and disabled low-income citizens (as authorized in
NBMC 13.40.192) residing within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to allow discounted water and sewer rates for
eligible low-income senior citizens and disabled low-income citizens residing both inside
and outside of the city limits; and
WHEREAS, inside city low-income senior citizens and disabled low-income discounted
water and sewer rates are established as a proportion of non-discounted inside city water
and sewer rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to maintain that same proportionality for outside
city low-income senior citizens and disabled low-income discounted water and sewer rates
to non-discounted outside city water and sewer rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend NBMC 13.40.196 to also allow for
discounted water and sewer rates for eligible low-income senior citizens and disabled lowincome citizens residing outside of the city limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. NBMC 13.40.196, Amended:
13.40.196 Requirements for eligibility for discount.
A. The rate reduction shall only apply to utility charges for
service to a residence. The residence for which the rate
reduction is requested must be the applicant's principal place

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of residence. The residence may be any single-family,
duplex, triplex, or other multifamily residential dwelling unit
inside or outside the city limits that is supplied by a separate
meter service connection.
B. The utility account must be in the applicant's name or the
name of the applicant's spouse, or in the name of a
cooperative or condominium association. In situations where
the utility account is in the name of a cooperative or
condominium association, that organization must guarantee
to the city that the full benefit of any rate reduction shall be
received by the qualifying individuals under NBMC §
13.40.190 or § 13.40.192.
C. Nonresident property owners may obtain the reduction if
the premises are rented to a qualified applicant under NBMC
§ 13.40.190 or § 13.40.192 and the owner certifies that the
full benefit of any rate reduction shall be received by the
qualifying renter.
D. No person may claim a rate reduction for more than one
dwelling unit during the same billing period.
E. The rate reduction authorized by NBMC § 13.40.190 shall
not be used in conjunction with the rate reduction authorized
by NBMC § 13.40.192.
F. For purposes of this chapter, a "senior citizen" is a person
who is at least 65 years of age on the date of the person's
application for a utility rate reduction under this chapter.
G. For purposes of this chapter, "low income" means that the
person has a combined disposable income in an amount that
would qualify the person for property tax exemption under
RCW 84.36.381(5)(b). "Combined disposable income" shall
be defined as stated in RCW 84.36.383.
Section 2. Severability: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by
state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 3. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, THIS 15TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026.

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CITY OF NORTH BEND:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________
Mary Miller, Mayor

______________________________
Kendra Rosenberg, City Attorney
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:

Published:
Effective:

Ordinance

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Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-080
Subject:
AB26-080 - Ordinance Amending Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule RE Outside City Limits
Low Income Senior/Disabled Utility Rate Discount
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Cost Impact:
Elaine Morse, Deputy Finance Director Fund Source:
Timeline:

Utility Funds
Immediate

1. Ordinance Amdg T, R & Fees Schedule RE Outside City Limits Discounted Util Rates

Summary Statement:
The City’s current Taxes, Rates and Fees Schedule only includes a category for discounted water and
sewer residential utility rates for eligible low-income senior citizens and disabled low-income customers
residing inside the North Bend city limits. Based on a review of past ordinances establishing discounted
water and sewer residential utility rates, staff recommends allowing for discounted rates for qualifying
customers residing both inside and outside the city limits.
The proposed Ordinance amends the City’s current Taxes, Rates and Fees Schedule to include a new
category for discounted water and sewer residential utility rates for eligible low-income senior citizens
and disabled low-income customers residing outside the city limits.
Providing discounted water and sewer residential utility rates for low-income senior and disabled lowincome customers residing both inside and outside the city limits will maintain rate equity and
consistent public policy.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Affordability
Committee Review and Recommendation:
This item was reviewed at the September 1, 2026 Finance & Administration Committee meeting with
the recommendation for approval and placement on the Consent Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-080, an ordinance amending the City’s Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule to
include a new category of discounted residential utility rates for those eligible residing outside the city
limits, as a first and final reading.
Record of Council Action:
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Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

Vote

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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING DISCOUNTED SEWER
RATES FOR ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME SENIOR
CITIZENS AND DISABLED LOW-INCOME CITIZENS
RESIDING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS;
ADOPTING DISCOUNTED WATER RATES FOR
ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS AND
DISABLED LOW-INCOME CITIZENS RESIDING
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO UPDATE THE CITY’S SEWER
AND WATER RATES IN THE NEXT UPDATE TO
CITY’S TAXES, RATES, AND FEES SCHEDULE;
PROVIDING
FOR
SEVERABILITY;
AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City’s current Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule currently includes
discounted sewer and water rates for eligible individuals residing within the City-limits;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to also allow discounted sewer and water rates for
eligible individuals residing outside the City-limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish discounted sewer and water rates for
eligible individuals residing outside the City limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sewer Rates: The following portion of the Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule,
related to discounted monthly charges for sewer services, is amended to read as follows:
DESCRIPTION
13.24.010(E)
Commercial and All
Other Users (outside
City limits)

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE
Effective
04/01/2026

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE
Effective
01/01/2027

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE
Effective
01/01/2028

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE
Effective
01/01/2029

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE
Effective
01/01/2030

$137.43

$141.55

$145.80

$150.17

$154.68

$13.75

$14.16

$14.58

$15.02

$15.47

PLUS
per cubic meter of
water usage over the
first ten CM

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Senior/Low Income
Rate (Outside City
Limits)

Effective
10/01/2026

Effective
01/01/2027

Effective
01/01/2028

Effective
01/01/2029

Effective
01/01/2030

$63.03

$64.92

$66.87

$68.88

$70.95

All other sewer rates not set forth in this Section shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 2. Water Rates: The following portion of the Taxes, Rates, and Fees Schedule,
related to discounted monthly charges for water services, is amended to read as follows:
TAX,
RATE
OR FEE

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE

TAX,
RATE
OR FEE

Effective
04/01/2026

Effective
01/01/2027

Effective
01/01/2028

Effective
01/01/2029

Effective
01/01/2030

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

$42.21

$44.95

$47.87

$50.98

$54.29

$59.93

$63.83

$67.98

$72.40

$77.11

1"

$95.35

$101.55

$108.15

$115.18

$122.67

1-1/2"

$183.91

$195.86

$208.59

$222.15

$236.59

$290.18

$309.04

$329.13

$350.52

$373.30

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

DESCRIPTION
13.12.130(E)
Single-family
Residential Unit
(outside City
limits)
Monthly BASE
CHARGE (based
on meter size):
5/8"
3/4"

2"
PLUS a VOLUME
CHARGE per
cubic meter (CM)
of total water
usage:
0-20 CM

$4.03

$4.29

$4.57

$4.87

$5.19

21-30 CM

$5.30

$5.64

$6.01

$6.40

$6.82

30+ CM

$6.51

$6.93

$7.38

$7.86

$8.37

Effective
10/01/2026

Effective
01/01/2027

Effective
01/01/2028

Effective
1/1/2029

Effective
1/1/2030

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

Per Month

Senior/Low
Income
Residential Unit
(Outside City
Limits)
Monthly BASE
CHARGE (based
on meter size):
5/8"

Ordinance

$21.15

$22.52

$23.99

$25.55

$27.19

3/4"

$29.98

$31.93

$34.01

$36.22

$38.59

1"

$47.58

$50.67

$53.97

$57.48

$61.21

1-1/2"

$92.00

$97.98

$104.35

$111.13

$118.36

2"

$145.16

$154.59

$164.65

$175.36

$186.76

PLUS a VOLUME
CHARGE per
cubic meter (CM)

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

Per CM

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of total water
usage:
0-20 CM

$1.99

$2.12

$2.25

$2.40

$2.55

21-30 CM

$2.66

$2.82

$3.01

$3.20

$3.42

30+ CM

$3.25

$3.47

$3.70

$3.93

$4.18

All other water rates not set forth in this Section shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. Administrative Directions to City Clerk: The City Clerk is directed to update
the City’s Sewer Rates, as provided in Section 1 of this Ordinance, and the City’s Water
Rates, as provided in Section 2 of this Ordinance, in the next update to the City’s Taxes,
Rates, and Fees Schedule.
Section 4. Severability: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by
state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 5. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, THIS 15TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH BEND:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________
Mary Miller, Mayor

______________________________
Kendra Rosenberg, City Attorney
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:

Published:
Effective:

Ordinance

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Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-081
Subject:
AB26-081 - Public Hearing, Ordinance Amending Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule RE
School Impact Fees
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Jamie Burrell, Senior Planner

Cost Impact:
Fund Source:
Timeline:

N/A
N/A
Effective January 1, 2027

1. Ordinance Amending Taxes, Rates Fees Schedule RE School Impact Fees
2. Exhibit A - SVSD 2026 Capital Facilities Plan
3. Public Hearing Notice
4. Public Comment

Summary Statement:
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1260 establishing School Impact Fees and subsequently
adopted Ordinance No. 1269 including the City’s School Impact Fees in the City’s Taxes, Rates and Fees
Schedule.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1260 and the interlocal agreement between the city and the Snoqualmie
Valley School District (the “School District”), the School District annually updates its Capital Facilities
Plan and recalculates the appropriate School Impact Fees. The City then adopts the School District’s
Capital Facilities Plan (now automatically adopted through the City’s Comprehensive Plan), adopts an
updated Table of School Impact Fees, and includes the updated fees in its Taxes, Rates and Fees
Schedule.
The School District updated its “Capital Facilities Plan 2026” on June 4, 2026, and provided the update
to the City on June 30, 2026. The School District’s Capital Facilities Plan 2026 reflects recent legislative
changes, adjusting fees for the proportionate impact of new housing units based on the number of
bedrooms:

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By comparison, the 2025 School Impact Fees were $13,126.84 for Single Family dwelling units and
$6,170.35 for Multi-Family dwelling units. Cottage homes of 1,200 square feet or less were treated as
Multi-Family dwelling units. Cottage homes of more than 1,200 square feet were treated as Single
Family dwelling units.
The proposed ordinance also clarifies the calculation of the City’s school impact fees, addresses several
aspects of administration, includes the school impact fees in the City’s Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule,
and repeals Ordinance Nos. 1636 and 1838.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Commitment to invest in the City and foster community engagement and pride
Committee Review and Recommendation:
The Community & Economic Development Committee (“CED”) reviewed this item at its August 18, 2026,
meeting and recommended full Council review and placement on the Main Agenda at the September
15, 2026 City Council meeting.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-081, an ordinance related to School Impact Fees, adopting a table of School
Impact Fees, amending the Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule, and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1636 and
1838, as a first and final reading.
Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

Vote

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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON; RELATED TO SCHOOL IMPACT
FEES; ADOPTING A TABLE OF SCHOOL IMPACT
FEES; AMENDING THE TAXES, RATES AND FEES
SCHEDULE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1636 AND
1838; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 82.02, RCW and North Bend Municipal Code
(“NBMC”) 17.32.010, the City Council of the City of North Bend (the “City Council”)
may create and set school impact fees to be collected on behalf of the Snoqualmie Valley
School District No. 410 (the “School District”); and
WHEREAS, the City of North Bend (the “City”) adopted Ordinance No. 1260, effective
December 18, 2006, adopting the School District’s then current Capital Facilities Plan,
setting school impact fees, and providing for the collection and administration of school
impact fees in the future; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance No. 1260, school impact fees are set by
ordinance annually in an amount calculated by the School District’s Capital Facilities Plan
and as required by Ordinance No. 1260; and
WHEREAS, the School District adopted its “Capital Facilities Plan 2026” on June 4, 2026,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, RCW 82.02.060(1) requires that impact fees “reflect the proportionate
impact of new housing units, including multifamily and condominium units, based on the
square footage, number of bedrooms, or trips generated, in the housing unit in order to
produce a proportionally lower impact fee for smaller housing units;” and
WHEREAS, the School District’s Capital Facilities Plan 2026 establishes school impact
fees proportionately, based on the number of bedrooms, for single family, middle housing,
and apartments; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1483, effective April 15, 2013, the School District
Capital Facilities Plan is incorporated by reference into the Capital Facilities Element of
the North Bend Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a Public Hearing on this matter on September 15, 2026,
and desires to update the amount of school impact fees to be consistent with the School
District’s Capital Facilities Plan 2026;

Ordinance

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. School Impact Fees, Amended: As provided in Ordinance No. 1260 and
NBMC 17.32.010 and consistent with the School District’s Capital Facilities Plan 2026,
the City adopts the following Table of School Impact Fees:

Section 2. Calculation of Fee: The School District calculated separate fees, using student
generation factors, for single family, middle housing, and multi-family residential units
(apartments), reflecting proportionate impacts based on the number of bedrooms, as
required by State law and local ordinance, and derived from recent local data.
Section 3. Application: In applying the Table of School Impact Fees adopted in Section
1, the following apply:
A.
A bedroom shall be any room capable of being used as a bedroom under the
building code.
B.
“Single Family” shall refer to the land uses identified under “1.10 SingleFamily Dwellings” in NBMC Table 18.10.030.
C.
“Middle Housing” shall refer to the land uses identified under “1.20
Multifamily Buildings” in NBMC Table 18.10.030, provided that no more than four units
are attached.
D.
“Apartments” shall refer to the land uses identified under “1.20 Multifamily
Buildings” in NBMC Table 18.10.030 where more than four units are attached.
Section 4. Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule, Amended: The City Clerk is directed to
update the School Impact Fees, as set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance, in the next update
to the City’s Taxes, Rates & Fees Schedule.
Section 5. Repealer: On the effective date of this ordinance, January 1, 2027, Ordinance
No. 1636 and Ordinance No. 1838 shall be repealed. Subsection 4(B) of Ordinance No.
1260, shall continue to apply, as originally drafted.
Section 6. Severability: Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by
state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or
circumstances.

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Section 7. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City and shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2027.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, THIS 15TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH BEND:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________
Mary Miller, Mayor

______________________________
Kendra Rosenberg, City Attorney

Published:
Effective:

Ordinance

ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
______________________________
Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF NORTH BEND
King County, Washington
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North Bend City Council will hold a public hearing to receive
comments on proposed changes to Impact Fees collected on behalf of the Snoqualmie Valley
School District as a result of their adopted 2026 Capital Facilities Plan. The public hearing will take
place during a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA.
Comments may be presented orally at the public hearing or submitted in writing to the City Clerk
at 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA, 98045, or by e-mail to: [email protected]
prior to 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2026. Upon the request of an individual who will have
difficulty attending the public hearing and providing comment in person by reason of disability,
limited mobility, or for any other reason that makes physical attendance difficult, a
teleconference option using Zoom Meetings will be available with detailed meeting access
information to be provided on the September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda that will be
published on the Agenda & Minutes Portal on September 10, 2026.
Further information is available
[email protected].

by

contacting

Senior

Planner

Jamie

Burrell

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Posted: August 28, 2026
Published in the Snoqualmie Valley Record: August 28, 2026

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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-082
Subject:
AB26-082 - Motion Authorizing Amendment to SCORE Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Cost Impact:
Fund Source:
Timeline:

Amber Emery, City Administrator

N/A
N/A
Immediate

1. 2027 Rate Amendment Agreement
2. SCORE Jail Services Interlocal Agreement
3. 2025 Rates Amendment
4. 2026 Rates Amendment

Summary Statement:
In 2015, the City entered into an interlocal agreement (“ILA”) with South Correctional Entity (“SCORE”)
for misdemeanant jail services. The City then entered into a new ILA in 2023 to continue SCORE
misdemeanant jail services. The SCORE ILA is one of five current City inmate housing contracts (the
others being with the City of Issaquah for housing at the Issaquah Jail and with King County for housing
at the King County Jail, as well as long term male inmate housing with the City of Sunnyside and the
Yakima County).
In July 2026, SCORE provided notice to the City that new rate increases will go into effect on January 1,
2027. An amendment to the ILA will need to be executed prior to the start of the year due to the new
rates. The amendment to the ILA reflects the following new fee schedule effective January 1, 2027:
2027 Rates:
• Booking fee: $99.75
• Daily guaranteed bed rate: $171.26
• Daily non-guaranteed rate: $235.02

(2026 rate = $95.00)
(2026 rate = $155.69)
(2026 rate = $223.83)

Daily rate surcharges:
• Mental Health - Residential Beds: $187.78
• Medical (Acute Beds): $256.28
• Mental Health (Acute Beds): $328.31
• Transportation/Security: $98.70/hr.
• Virtual Court Admin Fee: $78.75

(2026 rate = $178.84)
(2026 rate = $244.07)
(2026 rate = $312.68)
(2026 rate = $94.00)
(2026 rate = $75.00)

SCORE is the City’s secondary alternative for housing inmates, and the Issaquah Jail is the City’s primary
alternative. Due to the cost, the King County Jail is the City’s last alternative for housing inmates.
Additional alternatives are being explored for long-term confinement at other jails.
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Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Consistent delivery of quality basic services
Committee Review and Recommendation:
The Public Health & Safety Committee reviewed this item at their August 4, 2026 meeting and
recommended approval and placement on the Main Agenda for discussion.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-082, authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with SCORE for jail services, in a form and content acceptable to the City Attorney.
Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

Vote

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Attachment A – 2027 Rate Amendment Agreement

AMENDMENT TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HOUSING
(Amending Exhibit A: Fees and Charges and Services. Amending Housing Agreement: Section 7.)

THIS AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HOUSING (this “Amendment”),
dated ________________, is made and entered into by and between the South Correctional Entity, a
governmental administrative agency formed pursuant to RCW 39.34.030(3) (“SCORE”) and
____________, a [municipal corporation] organized under the laws of the State of Washington
(hereinafter the “Contract Agency” together with SCORE, the “Parties” or individually a “Party”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing dated
______________, as amended and as may be further amended from time to time (the “Original
Agreement”) pursuant to which SCORE provides housing, care and custody of Contract Agency inmates
housed at the SCORE consolidated correctional facility located in the City of Des Moines (the “SCORE
Facility”); and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend Exhibit A to the Original Agreement (as amended by
this Amendment, the “Agreement”) with regard to fees and charges for such services as provided herein;
Section 1.
Definitions. Terms not otherwise defined herein (including in the recitals, which
are incorporated herein by this reference) shall have the meanings set forth in the Original Agreement.
Section 2.
(1)

Amendment.

Amendment to Exhibit A. Daily Housing Rates, Daily Rate Surcharges, Booking Fee,
Transport Fee and Virtual Court Admin Fee in Exhibit A to the Original Agreement are
hereby replaced in their entirety as follows:
Daily Housing Rates
General Population – Guaranteed Beds
General Population – Non-Guaranteed Beds

$171.26
$235.02

Daily Rate Surcharges:
Mental Health – Residential Beds
Medical – Acute Beds
Mental Health – Acute Beds

$187.78
$256.28
$328.31

Booking Fee

$99.75

Transport/Security Fee

$98.70/hr.

Virtual Court Admin Fee

$78.75

No. of Beds: _____

Daily Rate Surcharges are in addition to the daily bed rates and subject to bed availability.
The Booking Fee will be charged to the jurisdiction responsible for housing the inmate.
Fees, charges, and services will be annually adjusted each January 1st.
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Housing Agreement and 2026 Rate Amendment

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Attachment A – 2027 Rate Amendment Agreement

Section 3.
Effective Date of Amendment. The amendments to rates and charges set forth
in Section 2 hereof shall become effective on January 1, 2027, at 12:01 a.m.
Section 4.
Entire Agreement. Except as hereby amended by this Amendment, the
remaining terms and conditions of the Original Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all
respects.
Section 5.
Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof as to any
one or more jurisdictions shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of the Agreement as
to such jurisdiction or jurisdictions, or affect in any way such validity or enforceability as to any other
jurisdiction.
Section 6.
Headings. The captions in this Amendment are for convenience of reference only
and shall not define or limit the provisions hereof.
Section 7.
Execution. This Agreement shall be executed the Parties hereto by their duly
authorized representative. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts.

SOUTH CORRECTIONAL ENTITY
____________________________
Signature

Signature

Title/Name Executive Director Devon Schrum _____

Title/Name:______________________________

NOTICE ADDRESS:

NOTICE ADDRESS:

SOUTH CORRECTIONAL ENTITY
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Attention: Devon Schrum
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 206-257-6262

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AMENDMENTTO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HOUSING

(Amending Exhibit A: Fees and Charges and Services. Amending Housing Agreement: Section 7.)

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housed at the SCORE consolidated correctional facility located ln the City of Des Moines (the "SCORE

Facility"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend Exhibit A to the Original Agreement (as amended by
this Amendment, the "Agreement") with regard to fees and charges for such services as provided herein;

Definitions. Terms not otherwlse defined herein (including in the recitals, which
Section 1.
are lncorporated herein by this reference) shall have the meanings set forth in the Original Agreement,
Section 2,

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Amendment.

Amendment to Exhibit A. Daily Housing Rates, Daily Rate Surcharges, Booking Fee, and
Transport Fee in Exhibit A to the Original Agreement are hereby replaced in their entirety
as follows:

Dailv Housine Rates
General Population - Guaranteed Beds
General Population - Non-Guaranteed Beds
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Daily Rate Surcharges are in addition to the daily bed rates and subJect to bed availability.

The Booking Fee will be charged to the jurisdictiori responsible for housing the inmate.
Fees, charges, and seruices will be annually adjusted each January 1't.

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Effective Date of Amendment. The amendments to rates and charges set forth
Section 3.
in Section 2 hereof shall become effective on January L,2025 at 12:01 a.m.
Section 4.

Entlre Agreement. Except as hereby amended by thls Amendment, the
remaining terms and conditlons of the Original Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed in all
respects.

Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof as to any
Section 5.
one or more jurisdictions shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of the Agreement as
to such jurisdiction or |urisdictlons, or affect in any way such validity or enforceability as to any other
jurisdiction.
Headings, The captions in this Amendment are for convenience of reference only
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Agreemefit") pursuant to which SCORE provides housing, care and custody of Contract Agency inmates
housed at the SCORE consolidated correctional facllity located ln the City of Des Molnes (the "SCORE
Facility"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend Exhibit A to the Original Agreement (as amended by
thls Amendment, the'?greement") with regard to fees and charges for such services as provided hereln;

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Definitlons. Terms not othenrvise defined herein (including in the recitals, which
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are incorporated herein by this reference) shall have the meanlngs set fotth in the OriginalAgreement.
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Amendment.

Amendment to Exhibit A. Daily Housing Rates, Daily Rate Surcharges, Booking Fee,
Transport Fee and Virtual Court Admin Fee in Exhibit A to the Origlnal Agreement are
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Daily Rate Surcharges are in addition to the daily bed rates and subject to bed avallability.

The Booking Fee will be charged to the jurisdlction responsible for housing the inmate.
Fees, charges, and services will be annually adJusted each January 1't.
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Effectlve Date of Amendment, The amendments to rates and charges set forth
in sectlon 2 hereof shall become effectlve on January t, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.
Sectlon

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Entire Agreement. Except as hereby amended by this Amendment, the
confirmed in all
remaining terms and conditions of the Original Agreement are hereby ratified and
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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-083
Subject:
AB26-083 - Resolution Accepting FHWA RTCC Grant Funds for NB Way-Mt Si Road
Roundabout Project
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Tom Mohr, Director

Cost Impact:
Fund Source:
Timeline:

$346,019 (local match)
310 Project Budget Funds
Immediate

1. Resolution Accepting FHWA RTCC Grant Funds NB Way-Mt Si Rd RAB
2. 2026 RTCC Award Letter North Bend

Summary Statement:
City Council accepted federal design and right-of-way funding along with the required local match
requirements for the North Bend Way/Mt Si Road Roundabout Project at the May 2, 2023 City Council
meeting. Design is nearing completion and staff are moving into the right-of-way services phase with
the help of our consultant KPFF. Right-of-way services should be completed in Q1 of 2027 or earlier.
In 2026 North Bend City staff applied for and were awarded $2,217,082 in Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Rural Town Centers and Corridors (RTCC) funds for construction of the North
Bend Way / Mt Si Road Roundabout Project. The city has a match requirement of $346,019. The
construction budget is $2,563,101. The local match will be covered using 310 project budget funds
made up of a combination of Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) and Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
funds.
This project’s purpose is to construct a roundabout at the intersection of North Bend Way and Mt Si
Road, new bike lanes, strategic pedestrian crossings, improved roadway illumination, new landscaping,
full ADA compliance, stormwater infrastructure improvements, pavement markings, and other work
required to complete the project.
The City has the North Bend Way / Mt Si Road Roundabout Project listed in its 2027-2032 6-Year
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which was adopted by the City Council at the May 19, 2026 City
Council meeting.
The attached resolution accepts the construction grant, authorizes use of local match funds, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement, Project Prospectus, and all other
documents necessary to obligate funds for this project. Staff are currently planning on 2027
construction.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
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• Consistent delivery of quality basic services including transportation and traffic management
Committee Review and Recommendation:
The Transportation and Public Works Committee reviewed this item at their July 28, 2026, meeting and
recommended approval and placement on the Main Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-083, a resolution accepting Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rural
Town Centers and Corridors (RTCC) Funds for Construction of the North Bend Way / Mt Si Road
Roundabout Project.
Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

Vote

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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) RURAL TOWN CENTERS
AND CORRIDORS (RTCC) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,217,082 AND AUTHORIZING A LOCAL MATCH OF
$346,019 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH BEND
WAY / MT SI ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 2026 the City of North Bend applied for and was awarded $2,217,082 in
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rural Town Centers and Corridors (RTCC)
funds for construction of the North Bend Way / Mt Si Road Roundabout Project
(“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a local match of $346,019, which will be funded with
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) funds, for a
total construction budget of $2,563,101; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes construction of a roundabout at the intersection of North
Bend Way and Mt Si Road; bike lanes; pedestrian crossings; improved roadway
illumination; new landscaping; complete Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
compliance; stormwater infrastructure improvements; pavement markings; and other work
as required to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is listed in the City’s 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan which was adopted by the City Council on May 19, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council accepts the Federal Highway Administration Rural Town
Centers and Corridors funds of $2,217,082 and authorizes a local match of $346,019 to be
funded with City TBD and TIF funds, for construction of the North Bend Way/Mt Si Road
Roundabout Project.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to enter into the Local Agency Agreement and Project
Prospectus, in a form and content approved by the City Attorney, and any other agreements
necessary to proceed with obligation of the grant funds set forth in Section 1 of this
Resolution.

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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, THIS 15TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH BEND:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________
Mary Miller, Mayor

______________________________
Kendra Rosenberg, City Attorney

ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Effective:
Posted:

Resolution

______________________________
Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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July 29, 2026
The Honorable Mary Miller
The City of North Bend
920 SE Cedar Falls Way
North Bend, WA 98045
Dear Mayor Miller:
On behalf of the Puget Sound Regional Council, I’m pleased to announce that the City of North
Bend is receiving $2,217,082 in PSRC funding through the 2026 Rural Town Centers and Corridors
Program for the following project:
PROJECT

PHASE

AWARD AMOUNT

FUNDING
DEADLINE

North Bend Way &
Mt. Si Road

Construction

$ 2,217,082

June 1, 2027

Roundabout
Securing federal transportation funding for communities in the region is one of the most
important responsibilities of PSRC. Through our merit-based project selection process, PSRC
ensures that federal transportation funds are put to work on priority projects that meet local
needs and help achieve the region’s long-term goals for transportation, economic development
and growth planning.
I’m delighted to share this news and that these funds will be working to improve transportation in
your community. We appreciate your leadership and great work by your staff to help this project
succeed.
Sincerely,

Josh Brown
Executive Director, Puget Sound Regional Council
cc: Tom Mohr, P.E., Public Works Director

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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-084
Subject:
AB26-084 - Resolution Accepting FHWA TAP Grant Funds for Tanner Trail Extension
Project
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Tom Mohr, Director

Cost Impact:
Fund Source:
Timeline:

$184,643 (local match)
310 Project Budget Funds
Immediate

1. Resolution Accepting FHWA TAP Grant Funds Tanner Trail Ext
2. 2026 TAP Award Letter North Bend

Summary Statement:
City Council accepted federal design funding along with the required local match requirements for the
Tanner Trail Extension Project at the June 6, 2023 City Council meeting. Design will be completed in
September of 2026.
In 2026 North Bend City staff applied for and were awarded $1,183,082 in Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of the Tanner
Trail Extension Project. The City has a match requirement of $184,643. The construction budget is
$1,367,725. The local match will be covered using 310 project budget funds made up of a combination
of Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) and Transportation Benefit District (TBD) funds.
This project’s purpose is to extend the paved portion of Tanner Trail starting just east of the entrance to
Public Works along North Bend Way heading east and stopping just west of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail
crossing at North Bend Way. Work will also include a few trail bump outs for placement of park
benches.
The City has the Tanner Trail Extension Project listed in its 2027-2032 6-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP), which was adopted by the City Council at the May 19, 2026 City Council
meeting.
The attached resolution accepts the construction grant, authorizes use of local match funds, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement, Project Prospectus, and all other
documents necessary to obligate funds for this project.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Consistent delivery of quality basic services including transportation and traffic management
Committee Review and Recommendation:
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The Transportation and Public Works Committee reviewed this item at their July 28, 2026, meeting and
recommended approval and placement on the Main Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-084, a resolution accepting Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funds for Construction of the Tanner Trail Extension
Project.
Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION
(FHWA)
TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,183,082 AND AUTHORIZING A LOCAL
MATCH OF $184,643 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TANNER TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 2026 the City of North Bend applied for and was awarded $1,183,082 in
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
funds for construction of the Tanner Trail Extension Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a local match of $184,643, which will be funded with
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) funds, for a
total construction budget of $1,367,725; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes extending the paved section of Tanner Trail along North
Bend Way from just east of the entrance to Public Works heading east to just west of the
Snoqualmie Valley Trail crossing at North Bend Way; and other work as required to
complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is listed in the City’s 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan which was adopted by the City Council on May 19, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council accepts the Federal Highway Administration Transportation
Alternatives Program funds of $1,183,082 and authorizes a local match of $184,643 to be
funded with City Transportation Benefit District and Transportation Impact Fee funds, for
construction of the Tanner Trail Extension Project.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to enter into the Local Agency Agreement and Project
Prospectus, in a form and content approved by the City Attorney, and any other agreements
necessary to proceed with obligation of the grant funds set forth in Section 1 of this
Resolution.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF, THIS 15TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2026.

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CITY OF NORTH BEND:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________
Mary Miller, Mayor

______________________________
Kendra Rosenberg, City Attorney

ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Effective:
Posted:

Resolution

______________________________
Susie Oppedal, City Clerk

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July 29, 2026
The Honorable Mary Miller
The City of North Bend
920 SE Cedar Falls Way
North Bend, WA 98045
Dear Mayor Miller:
On behalf of the Puget Sound Regional Council, I’m pleased to announce that the City of North
Bend is receiving $1,183,082 in PSRC funding through the 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program
for the following project:
PROJECT
Tanner Trail
Extension

PHASE

AWARD AMOUNT

Construction

$1,183,082

FUNDING
DEADLINE
June 1, 2027

Securing federal transportation funding for communities in the region is one of the most
important responsibilities of PSRC. Through our merit-based project selection process, PSRC
ensures that federal transportation funds are put to work on priority projects that meet local
needs and help achieve the region’s long-term goals for transportation, economic development
and growth planning.
I’m delighted to share this news and that these funds will be working to improve transportation in
your community. We appreciate your leadership and great work by your staff to help this project
succeed.
Sincerely,

Josh Brown
Executive Director, Puget Sound Regional Council
cc: Tom Mohr, P.E., Public Works Director
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City Council Agenda Bill

Agenda Date: September 15, 2026
AB26-085
Subject:
AB26-085 - Motion Authorizing Collective Bargaining Agreement for Office, Clerical &
Technical Employees
Department/
Committee/
Individual:
Attachments:

Lisa Escobar, Director

Cost Impact:
Fund Source:
Timeline:

N/A
N/A
Immediate

1. City of North Bend-Office Clerical 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Summary Statement:
The City’s existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Teamsters Local 763 relating to the City’s
Public, Professional & Office-Clerical employees expired on December 31, 2025. This CBA controls wages
and some working conditions involving 12 regular City employees in the areas of Planning, Building,
Administration, and Finance, and includes the Public Works Office Coordinator/Contract Specialist. The
City has negotiated with Teamsters Local 763 on a new CBA for approximately eight months. The parties
have reached consensus on an agreement to recommend to both the City Council and the membership
of Teamsters Local 763.
The City’s priorities during negotiations were:
• Avoid Costly Turn-over in Employees, Maintain Positive Employee Morale & Recruit Excellent New
Employees: Retain and recruit qualified City employees and maintain positive employee morale.
Satisfied employees generally perform better than unsatisfied employees and a positive work
environment assists with employee recruitment and retention.
• Budget Stability: Preserve City’s ability to afford wage/benefit increases while maintaining a stable
long-term City budget.
• Public Facing Organization: Have employees return to and work from the office to collaborate and be
available to provide excellent customer service by reducing remote work eligibility to one day per week.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Accommodate employee requests for Voluntary Employees’
Beneficiary Association (VEBA) accounts funded by the employee.
• Establish Parity with Public Works Bargaining Unit: When possible, align the terms of both CBAs to
increase efficiency and clarity.
Staff believes the proposed CBA achieves the City’s priorities through inclusion of the following
provisions:
• Term: The proposed CBA provides a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2026, and
terminating on December 31, 2028. This proposed term is preferable to a one- or two-year term
because it reduces staff-time expended renegotiating the CBA.
• Wages: Appendix “A” to the CBA provides wage increases based upon the June CPI-W to account for
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inflation.
Many of the employees within Teamsters Local 763 perform work for the City’s sewer, water, and street
utilities, and therefore approximately 33% of the CBA’s costs are paid by such utilities and the remaining
approximately 67% are paid from the General Fund.
The City’s negotiating team was comprised of: Lisa Escobar, Administrative Services Director; Erin
DeBerg, Human Resources Manager/Emergency Management Coordinator; and Martin Chaw, Finance
Director. The Union’s negotiating team was comprised of: Johnathan Williams, Teamster’s Business
Agent; Stephanie Dearman, Senior GIS Analyst; and Daniel Turple, Infrastructure Inspector. All members
of the negotiating teams recommend adoption of the proposed CBA.
The members of the Collective Bargaining Unit ratified the attached CBA on August 25, 2026.
Applicable Brand Guidelines:
• Consistent delivery of quality basic services
Committee Review and Recommendation:

Recommended Action:
Motion to approve AB26-085, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement
with Teamsters Local 763 relating to Public, Professional & Office-Clerical Employees.
Record of Council Action:
Meeting Date
September 15, 2026

Action

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AGREEMENT
by and between
CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON
and
PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 763
(Representing the Office-Clerical and Technical Employees)
January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2028
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION, PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND NOTIFICATION .......................... 1
ARTICLE 2 - UNION RIGHTS .................................................................................................... 2
ARTICLE 3 - PROBATION PERIOD, LAYOFF, RECALL AND JOB VACANCIES ..................... 2
ARTICLE 4 - HOURS OF WORK, OVERTIME AND PREMIUM PAY ........................................ 4
ARTICLE 5 - WAGES ................................................................................................................ 7
ARTICLE 6 - HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................................ 7
ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
ARTICLE 8 - LEAVES ................................................................................................................ 9
ARTICLE 9 - HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS ..................................................................12
ARTICLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................14
ARTICLE 11 - DISCHARGE AND SUSPENSION .....................................................................16
ARTICLE 12 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ..............................................................................16
ARTICLE 13 - MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS ....................................................................17
ARTICLE 14 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ...................................................................................18
ARTICLE 15 - MATTERS COVERED AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT ...................................18
ARTICLE 16 - SEVERABILITY AND SAVINGS ........................................................................18
ARTICLE 17 - DURATION ........................................................................................................19
APPENDIX "A" CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY ......................................................20

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AGREEMENT
by and between
CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON
and
PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 763
(Representing the Office-Clerical and Technical Employees)
January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2028
THIS AGREEMENT is by and between the CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON, hereinafter
referred to as the Employer, and PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES
AND DRIVERS LOCAL UNION NO. 763, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, hereinafter referred to as the Union.
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION, PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND NOTIFICATION
1.1

Recognition - The Employer recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive
collective bargaining representative for all full-time and regular part-time office
clerical and technical employees of the Employer, excluding supervisors,
confidential employees, and all other employees of the Employer.

1.1.1

A temporary employee will be defined as an employee hired to work within the
bargaining unit during any period when additional work requires a temporarily
augmented work force, to fill in for the absence of a regular employee or to fill a
vacancy in a regular position until a regular employee is appointed. A temporary
employee will not be employed more than six (6) consecutive months within the
bargaining unit except when such temporary employee is working in relief of a
regular employee on leave. The Employer will not employ more than three (3)
temporary employees at any one time within the bargaining unit.

1.2

Payroll Deduction – The Employer will make deductions for Union dues, initiation
fees, and/or agency fees from the wages of all employees covered by this
Agreement who execute a properly written authorization to the Employer
demonstrating the employee has affirmatively consented to the deduction of such
dues/fees. The Union will provide the Employer the signed authorization prior to
the commencement of the deductions. Such deductions will be remitted to the
Union on a monthly basis.
The Employer will stop or revise deducting such dues/fees from employees who
revoke or revise consent or other written direction regarding payroll deductions, to
the Union; the Union will promptly notify the Employer when to stop dues deduction
from an employee. The Union will defend, indemnify and hold the Employer
harmless against any and all liability resulting from the dues and/or fee deduction
system.

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1.3

Union Notification – Within seven (7) days from the date of hire of a new employee,
the Employer will forward to the Union the name, address, telephone and Social
Security number, classification and rate of pay of the new employee. The Employer
will promptly notify the Union of all employees leaving its employment.

1.3.1

New-Hire Orientation - The Employer will notify the Union of all new full-time and
part-time employees hired into the bargaining unit. The Union and shop steward
will then be provided 30 minutes during employees’ regular working hours for
purposes of presenting information about the bargaining unit and Union
membership. This will generally occur within the first two (2) weeks of an
employee’s date of hire (or, for seasonal/temporary employees, from the date of
eligibility into the bargaining unit), but in no instance later than 90 calendar days.
Employees have the option to attend or not attend the orientation.

ARTICLE 2 - UNION RIGHTS
2.1

Discrimination - The Employer will not interfere with the rights of employees to
become members of the Union and there will be no discrimination, interference,
restraint, or coercion by the Employer or any Employer representative against any
employee because of Union membership or because of any employee activity in
an official capacity on behalf of the Union.

2.2

Union Investigation - Authorized Union representatives will have access to the
Employer's establishment during working hours for the purpose of investigating
working conditions and to ascertain that the provisions of this Agreement are being
adhered to; provided, however, the right to access will be exercised reasonably so
that there will be no interruption of the Employer's work schedule.

2.3

Shop Steward - A Union Shop Steward will be allowed reasonable time, at the
discretion of the Employer, to assist in processing contract grievances during
regular working hours. Employees will not use working hours for the conduct of
Union business or the promotion of Union affairs other than stated.

2.4

Bulletin Boards - The Employer will provide suitable space for a bulletin board at
each primary facility for employees covered by this Agreement. Postings by the
Union on such boards will be confined to official business of the Union.

ARTICLE 3 - PROBATION PERIOD, LAYOFF, RECALL AND JOB VACANCIES
3.1

Probation Period - A new employee will be subject to a six (6) month probation
period, commencing with their most recent first date of hire. During this period,
such employee will be considered as being on trial, subject to immediate dismissal
at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. Discharge of an employee during
the probation period will not be subject to the grievance procedure.

3.1.1

An employee transferring to a different job classification or employment status (e.g.
promotion or change from part-time to full-time), will be subject to a trial period of
six (6) months, commencing with the change of job classification or status. During
the trial period the Employer or the employee may, without right to the grievance
procedure or disciplinary action, option to revert back to the job classification or
status the employee previously held. An employee subject to the trial period will
not be subject to termination solely due to the change in job classification or status.
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3.2

Seniority - An employee's seniority will be defined as that period from the
employee's most recent first day of compensated work within the bargaining unit.

3.2.1

On July 1st of each year, the Employer will provide the Union with a seniority list
showing the name of each employee within the bargaining unit, their present
classification, rate of pay and their date of hire.

3.2.2

An employee's seniority will be broken so that no prior period of employment will
be counted and their seniority will cease upon:
•
•
•
•

•

•
•

Justifiable discharge;
Voluntary quit;
Failure of the employee to timely return to work after expiration
of a temporary disability leave or leave of absence;
Leaving the bargaining unit to accept a position with the
Employer outside of the bargaining unit and remaining outside
the bargaining unit for in excess of six months;
Failure of the employee to notify the Employer of their
willingness to return to work upon recall from a layoff, of twelve
(12) months or less;
Layoff exceeding twelve (12) months;
Leave of absence exceeding twelve (12) months.

3.3

In layoff, recall and filling job vacancies, the Employer will give consideration to an
employee's length of continuous service with the Employer and their ability to
perform the duties required in the bargaining unit jobs. In applying this provision, it
is the intent to provide qualified employees with opportunities for promotion and
the Employer with efficient operations.

3.3.1

Layoff - The Employer will provide an employee with two (2) weeks advance notice
prior to layoff. The employee that is notified of layoff may accept the layoff or
displace a less senior employee that is in a job classification that is of an equal or
lesser classification and one in which the employee is qualified to perform the job
duties.

3.3.2

Recall - Employees on layoff will be recalled by the Employer for recall before the
Employer fills an open position with employees outside the bargaining unit, unless
the employee(s) on layoff are not qualified to perform the duties of the open
position. The Employer will have no obligation to consider recall for an employee
after the employee has been on continuous layoff for a period of twelve (12)
months.

3.3.3

If the Employer determines to recall an employee from layoff and is unable to
contact such employee, the Union will be so notified. If neither the Union nor the
Employer is able to contact the employee within seven (7) calendar days from the
time the Union is notified, the Employer will have no further obligation to recall the
employee. Should an employee not return to work when recalled, the Employer
will have no further obligation to continue to consider the employee for recall.
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If the Employer recalls an employee from layoff and is unable to contact the
employee, the Employer will notify the Union. The Employer and Union will attempt
to contact the employee for an additional 7 calendar days from the time the Union
is notified. If the Employer and Union are unable to contact the employee after that
date or the employee does not report to work, the Employer is not required to recall
that employee.
3.3.4

Job Vacancies - New positions and positions which become vacant within the
bargaining unit will be posted on the bulletin board so that employees who have
completed their probation period may indicate their interest in being considered for
the position. The City will post notice in each department on the date submitted for
advertisement. The Employee must indicate interest in the position to the City
Administrator (or designee), before the closing date.

ARTICLE 4 - HOURS OF WORK, OVERTIME AND PREMIUM PAY
4.1

Work Schedule - A full-time employee will be scheduled to work five consecutive
days within a seven (7) consecutive day period. Without limiting the Employer's
right to direct overtime, alternative work schedules will be acceptable with mutual
agreement between the employee and the employer, prior to implementing any
change in the existing work schedule (days of work and/or hours of work), the
Employer will meet and confer with the Union.

4.1.1

Employees may have flexible starting times and work hours, without the necessity
of meeting and conferring with the Union, with the mutual consent between the
employee and the Employer.

4.1.2

Time worked will be paid in fifteen (15) minute increments.

4.2

Rest Periods - Employees will receive a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes on the
Employer's time for each four (4) hours of working time. Rest periods will be
scheduled as near as possible to the midpoint of each four (4) hour work period.
No employee will be required to work more than three (3) hours without a rest
period.

4.3

Meal Periods - Employees will receive an uninterrupted meal period of no less than
thirty (30) minutes which will be on the employee's own time and which will be
commenced no less than three (3) nor more than five (5) hours from the beginning
of the shift.

4.3.1

Combining Meals and Rest Breaks for Nonexempt Employees. The parties agree
to meal and rest periods for nonexempt employees that vary and supersede WAC
296-126-092. The following terms are agreed upon pursuant to RCW 49.12.187(2):
For any work period for which an employee is entitled to one meal break and more
than one rest break, rest periods and meal periods may be combined. If an
employee choses to combine rest and meal periods, they are responsible for
initiating and submitting an agreement to waive the timing of their meal and rest
periods prior to combining rest and meal periods for management’s approval. The
break period and lunch period may not be combined or used at the beginning of
the day or the end of the day.
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4.3.2

On those occasions where an employee is not permitted, by their Employer, to
take a meal period, the employee will be compensated one and one-half times
their regular rate of pay or at employee discretion, compensatory time in lieu of
pay during the regularly scheduled meal period missed.

4.4

Callback - An employee who has left work and is unexpectedly and without notice
called back to work after completion of their regular day's shift, will be paid a
minimum of three (3) hours at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee's
regular straight time hourly rate of pay, unless the employee is called back within
three (3) hours of his next regular shift.
An employee who has left work and is unexpectedly and without notice called back
to work after completion of their regular day's shift, will be paid a minimum of three
(3) hours at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee's regular straight time
hourly rate of pay.
If an employee is called into work less than 3 hours before the start of their regular
shift, the employee will choose to receive either pay at one and one-half (1 ½)
times their regular rate of pay or to adjust their hours to leave after they have
completed their scheduled number of hours worked.

4.5

Overtime - Any work in excess of forty (40) hours in a work week will be considered
overtime work and will be paid at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1-1/2)
times the affected employee's regular rate of pay. All overtime work must be
approved, in writing, by the Employer prior to the employee beginning such work.
The workweek will be from 12:01 a.m. Monday to Midnight Sunday.

4.5.1

Approved vacation time off, holidays and call-out guarantees will be considered as
time worked for the purposes of calculating overtime. Compensatory time off will
not be considered time worked for the purposes of this Article. Sick leave will be
considered time worked but the employee will not be eligible for overtime if the sick
leave is within the same work day (twenty-four (24) hour period from 12:00 AM to
11:59 PM.

4.5.1.1

If an employee is absent three (3) days or less on sick leave, the sick leave usage
will not be considered time worked for the purpose of this Article.

4.5.1.2

Notwithstanding Sections 4.5.1 and 4.5.1.1, any time worked that is required by
the Employer outside of the employee's regular scheduled work time in excess of
eleven (11) hours in any given day will be paid at the overtime rate of pay for those
hours the employee is assigned such work. However, if an employee decides on
their own initiative to work outside of their regular work schedule and has utilized
compensatory time during the work week, the employee will not be compensated
for work at the overtime rate of pay until such time as the employee accrues forty
(40) hours of actual time worked.

4.6

No Pyramiding - There will be no pyramiding of overtime and/or premium pay.

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4.7

Work in Higher Classification - Whenever an employee is assigned by the
Employer to perform a substantial amount of the duties and accept a substantial
amount of the responsibilities of a higher paid classification for a period in excess
of three (3) consecutive working days, the employee will thereafter be paid at the
STEP of the higher classification while performing such duties and accepting such
responsibility which provides for a salary increase of at least four point five percent
(4.5%).

4.8

Compensatory Time – In lieu of paid overtime, employees may accrue
compensatory time at the rate of one and one half hours for each hour worked.
Compensatory time may be schedule and used with manager approval.
Employees shall have the option to carry over a maximum of eighty (80) hours of
compensatory time each year or cash out up to forty (40) hours of unused
compensatory time. It shall be paid to the employee on the last pay period of the
calendar year.

4.9

Weekend Premium - An employee assigned to work on a Saturday or Sunday as
part of their regular workweek will be compensated an additional two dollars and
fifty cents ($2.50) an hour for each hour worked on Saturday and/or Sunday.

4.10

Employee evaluations will be timely and normally be performed by the Supervisor
and reviewed by the employee.

4.11

Emergency Conditions – In the event of a natural disaster, threat/act of terrorism,
declared emergency or inclement weather resulting in emergency conditions, the
following provisions will apply:

4.11.1

When City Hall is open, employees who are unable to travel safely to work or who
request to leave before the end of their shift and such request is approved by their
supervisor/manager, will be permitted to use accrued compensatory time, accrued
vacation time, or leave without pay to cover all hours away from work.

4.11.2

In such instances where City Hall is officially declared closed by direction of the
Mayor or City Administrator, all employees who reported to work and are present
at the time when City Hall is declared closed will be paid for all hours they would
have otherwise been scheduled to work on that day.

4.11.3

In the event that City Hall is closed as a result of inclement weather or other
emergency as determined by the Mayor or City Administrator, any employees who
are required to work will be granted an equivalent amount of comp time hours as
the hours they work in addition to any other compensation that they receive for the
number of hours worked. The amount of comp time hours earned will be granted
at straight time and will not exceed the number of hours an employee would
regularly work during that work day.

4.12

Remote Work – Employees covered by this agreement are eligible for one (1) day
of remote work per week with prior approval. The Employer will make every effort
to create a regular work schedule that allows for one day of remote work each
week. Employees may be assigned a rotating front counter or customer service
assignment to balance the business needs with remote schedules. The designated
remote workday must remain consistent and will be reviewed semi-annually.
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Elgibility for remote work will be determined by the Department Director based on
operational and business needs.
Employees seeking remote work must complete the Temporary Telecommuting
Work Agreement Form and submit it to the Department Director and City
Administrator for consideration. Employees approved for remote work are
expected to remain fully available during their scheduled work hours. The
Employer may verify that the employee is performing work duties, including
confirming computer activity, and may require the employee to attend meetings inperson, via Teams or by phone as needed. The employer shall utilize progressive
discipline leading up to and including the removal of the ability to remote work for
employees who are not meeting the standards as defined in the Temporary
Telecommuting Work Agreement Form and Personnel Manual. The Employer
shall be required to document issues as they arise when utilizing progressive
discipline. The employer may alter the Temporary Telecommuting Work Schedule
if determined it is not the best interest of the organization.
4.13

The department director may create a flexible work schedule for positions that are
specialized and difficult to fill. This determination must be determined and
approved by the City Administrator.

ARTICLE 5 - WAGES
5.1

The classifications of work and monthly rates of pay for employees covered by this
Agreement are set forth within Appendix "A" to this Agreement which by this
reference will be incorporated herein as if set forth in full. Any new classifications
will be negotiated between the Employer and the Union.

ARTICLE 6 - HOLIDAYS
6.1

All employees regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) hours or more per week will
receive the following holidays off with pay at their straight-time hourly rate.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Juneteenth
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Native American Heritage Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Floating Holiday

6.2

January 1st
3rd Monday of January
3rd Monday of February
Last Monday of May
July 4th
1st Monday of September
June 19
November 11th
4th Thursday of November
4th Friday of November
December 24th
December 25th
At employee's discretion with prior
notice and approval of the Employer

If a holiday occurs while an employee is on vacation or sick leave, the holiday will
not be charged to such vacation or sick leave.
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6.3

If the date of any of the afore-referenced holidays should be changed, the new
date will be deemed a holiday. Any holiday falling on Sunday will be observed on
the following Monday. Any holiday falling on Saturday will be observed on the
preceding Friday. Any day or portion thereof designated as a holiday by the
Employer will be recognized as a holiday under this Article. The Employer will
honor all holidays which are recognized by the State of Washington.

6.4

Employees required to work on a holiday will be paid at one and one-half (1-1/2)
times their regular straight-time hourly rate of pay for each hour worked in addition
to the holiday pay. All holiday work will be pre-approved by the Employer in writing.

6.5

To qualify for holiday pay, an employee will have worked their regularly scheduled
workday preceding and following the holiday, unless the employee is on vacation,
sick leave, or other paid leave.

6.6

In the event a holiday falls on an employee's regular day off, the employee’s
workday before or after the holiday will be granted off with pay, or upon prior
approval, the employee may schedule an alternate day off as long as the
requested day off falls within the same pay period as the holiday.

ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS
7.1

Each regular employee will be granted vacation with pay on the following basis in
accordance with the employee’s years of service as of the employee’s anniversary
date of hire:
Years of
Service
0 – 4 years
5 – 9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
13 years
14 years
15+ years

Vacation Days

Hours

12
17
20
21
22
23
24
25

96
136
160
168
176
184
192
200

Service years will be calculated as of the beginning of the year, i.e. the beginning
of Year 5 (completion of 4 years of service) or the beginning of Year 10 (completion
of 9 years of service).
7.2

A vacation will not be taken until the completion of six (6) calendar months of
service. An employee hired on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of any month will
accrue vacation leave from the first (1st) day of that month. An employee hired on
or after the sixteenth (16th) day of any month will accrue vacation from the first
(1st) day of the next month following.

7.3

Vacations will be scheduled at such times as the Employer finds most suitable after
considering the wishes of the employee and the requirements of the department.
Scheduling conflicts will be resolved on the basis of seniority for those vacation
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requests submitted by January 31st. Scheduling conflicts for vacation requests
submitted after January 31st, will be resolved on a first come-first served basis.
7.4

An employee may carry over up to two-hundred (200) hours of earned vacation to
the following year. Any excess of vacation hours over 200 will be deducted from
the employee's vacation bank on December 31st.

7.5

Upon the effective date of the termination of an employee's employment, such
employee will thereupon be entitled to a sum of money equal to their most recent
regular compensation for any earned vacation leave time not yet used up to twohundred (200) hours; provided, however, this provision will not be applicable to
probationary employees.

7.6

Upon the employee's request, the Employer will, subject to reasonable fiscal
ability, provide the employee with a vacation paycheck prior to the commencement
of the employee's vacation. The vacation must be for a period in excess of five (5)
workdays before the employee is permitted to make such a request.

ARTICLE 8 - LEAVES
8.1

Sick Leave - Employees regularly scheduled to work forty (40) hours or more per
week will accumulate sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per month and may
accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) days or nine hundred
sixty (960) hours of sick leave. Employees regularly scheduled to work twenty (20)
hours or more per week, but less than forty (40) hours, accumulate sick leave on
a pro-rata basis to a pro-rated maximum. [For example, an employee regularly
scheduled to work twenty (20) hours per week accumulates sick leave at the rate
of four (4) hours per month to a maximum of four hundred and eighty (480) hours
of sick leave.] Accumulated sick leave will be paid at the employee's regular
straight-time hourly rate of pay from and including the employee's first working day
of absence. Employees are entitled to use their accrued, unused paid sick leave
beginning on the 90th calendar day after the start of their employment.

8.1.1

Sick Leave Benefit Usage - Regular employees may use sick leave in accordance
with City Personnel Manual. To the extent the City desires to change any
provisions in the Personnel Manual relating to sick leave, the City will provide
notice to the union and an opportunity to bargain prior to implementing any change
not mandated by state or federal laws.

8.1.2

Sick leave time which is used by an employee will be deducted from their
accumulated sick leave time.

8.1.3

The Employer may require a doctor's certificate if the absence exceeds three (3)
days or a shorter period if the Employer has good cause to believe the sick leave
is being abused.

8.1.4

Sick Leave Buyback - Upon termination of employment, employees will be
compensated for any accrued sick leave up to 960 hours at twenty-five percent
(25%) of the accrued sick leave value. The value will be calculated at the
employee's hourly rate of pay at the time of termination.
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8.2

Worker’s Compensation – Any employee involved in an accident while on duty or
involving City equipment or vehicles or suffering an injury on-the-job, must report
the accident or injury to their supervisor immediately. If the on-the-job injury
requires time loss from work, an employee who is eligible for State Industrial
Insurance will receive sick leave for the difference between their regular day's pay
and the amount paid by State Industrial Insurance after the first three (3) days off
the job. The full amount of sick leave will be paid for the first three (3) days off the
job (or at the employee’s election, accrued vacation leave). If an employee is
reimbursed by State Industrial Insurance for the first three (3) days off the job, such
amount will be returned to the Employer and the employee will be credited an
amount of sick leave equal to the amount reimbursed to the Employer. In the event
the eligibility for payment under Worker’s Compensation is denied by the State,
the employee may use sick leave or vacation leave to cover any time loss caused
by an on-the-job injury. At no time during any absence caused by a compensable
injury will the employee receive more than their regular full amount of pay through
any combination of State and City payments.

8.3

Bereavement Leave - An employee who has a member of their immediate family
taken by death will receive three (3) days off with pay for bereavement leave. Upon
approval by the Mayor, additional time off with or without pay may be granted if the
employee is the Executor of the estate or must travel a great distance or if other
travel hardship is encountered. When an employee is granted the additional time
off without pay, the employee may choose to take accrued compensatory time,
sick leave, vacation leave, and/or a personal holiday, in lieu of leave without pay.
Such additional compensated leave will not exceed five (5) days.

8.3.1

For purposes of Bereavement Leave, the “immediate family” will be defined as
spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, step-child, sister, brother, aunt, uncle,
mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, step-brother, step-sister,
grandmother, grandfather, and grandchildren.

8.3.2

Should an employee have a member of their immediate family taken by death,
while on vacation, such employee will be eligible to have such time off for
bereavement leave and the unused vacation returned to their vacation accrual.

8.3.3

Should an employee have multiple members of their immediate family taken by
death at the same time, each member of the immediate family will be considered
a separate death.

8.4

Jury Leave - An employee who is required to serve on a jury or is required to
appear before a court, legislative committee or quasi-judicial body, except when
the employee is a plaintiff or defendant, will advise the Employer upon receipt of
such notice, and if taken from their work for such service will be reimbursed as
provided herein for any loss of wages while actually performing such service;
provided however, they will provide to the Employer their properly endorsed check
and will permit the Employer to copy the check or voucher they received for such
service. The amount the employee will be reimbursed will be determined by
subtracting the amount they received for such jury service from the amount they
would have earned at their regular straight-time hourly rate of pay during the
regular working hours they missed while performing such service. In the event the
employee was entitled to compensation for such service but did not take it, then
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the amount they would have been entitled to will be deducted from their
compensation for the next pay period. The Employer will have the right, at the
Employer's expense and after consulting with the employee, to request the court
to excuse the employee from any or all jury duty if there are extraordinary
circumstances that would make the absence of the employee an undue hardship
on the Employer or other personnel. If an employee is released from jury service
by noon on their regularly scheduled workday, they will report to work that day.
8.5

Leave of Absence - Leaves of absence will be at the discretion of the Employer. If
approved by the Employer, an employee may take a leave of absence without pay
or benefits. Such a leave will not constitute a break in service but no benefits or
seniority will accrue during the leave of absence. The employee will use accrued
sick leave and then vacation leave before going on unpaid leave and no vacation
or sick leave or any other benefits will be accrued during the leave. An employee
failing to return to work from a Leave of Absence may be terminated.

8.6

Temporary Disability Leave - Employees who are physically unable to perform the
functions of their position for medical reasons and who have exhausted all accrued
sick leave and vacation may be placed on temporary disability leave. The
Employer may request written verification from a licensed medical doctor that the
employee is physically disabled and verification of the extent of such disability and
the projected date for return to work. Temporary disability leave will only be granted
for the period of disability and will not exceed six (6) months. The Employer will
continue to pay the health and welfare benefits during such leave but the leave will
be without pay and no vacation leave, sick leave or any other benefits will accrue
during the leave. An employee failing to return to work from a Temporary Disability
Leave may be terminated; provided however, that the employee will have three (3)
business days to return to work following the date the employee is released by a
licensed medical doctor.

8.6.1

The Union will not cite the Employer granting any leave of absence as a practice,
precedent or ability to accommodate in any administrative proceeding or civil
litigation.

8.7

Family Medical Leave – Family Medical Leave will be administered in accordance
with State and Federal laws and in conformance with the most current version of
the City Personnel Manual as adopted by resolution of the City Council.

8.8

Paid Family and Medical Leave Program – Eligible employees are covered by
Washington’s Family and Medical Program, RCW 50A. Eligibility for leave and
benefits, which begins January 1, 2020, is established by Washington law and is
therefore independent of this Agreement. Premiums for benefits are established
by law. Employees will pay through payroll deduction the full cost of the premiums
associated with family leave benefits and forty-five percent (45%) of the cost of
premiums associated with the medical leave benefits, as determined by RCW 50A.
The City will pay the remaining medical leave premium amount.

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ARTICLE 9 - HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
9.1

Medical Insurance – For full-time employees, the Employer will pay each month
ninety-five percent (95%) of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee
and ninety percent (90%) of the premium necessary for the purchase of
dependent(s) coverage, (unless the spouse is excluded under Section 9.1.2
below), under the Association of Washington Cities, HealthFirst Plan or an
equivalent plan. Dependents will not include a child beyond age twenty-six (26).
For Part-time employees, the Employer will pay each month ninety-five percent
(95%) of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee coverage under the
Association of Washington Cities, HealthFirst Plan or an equivalent medical plan.
In addition, the Employer will make the same medical insurance available for
dependent coverage to part-time employees at the employee’s expense. The
employee will pay, through payroll deduction, the remaining five percent (5%) of
the medical premiums for the employee and ten percent (10%) of the medical
premiums for the dependent(s).

9.1.1

For the purpose of the health and welfare benefits hereunder, a full-time employee
is one who is regularly scheduled to work thirty-six (36) or more hours per week.
A part-time employee is one who is regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) to
thirty-five (35) hours per week.

9.1.2

In the event an employee’s spouse has medical insurance available through his or
her place of employment, the Employer will not pay any percentage or portion of
the medical insurance premiums. The employee may elect to cover his or her
employed spouse on the City’s medical insurance by paying one hundred percent
(100%) of the spouse’s medical premium. Should the spouse lose their existing
medical coverage through the loss of employment or other reasons outside the
spouse’s control then Sections 9.1 and 9.1.1 would be available for the employee.
(Note: The employee may choose to enroll their spouse for medical coverage with
one hundred percent (100%) of the premium being paid by the employee).

9.1.3

Medical Opt-Out - Employees will receive fiftypercent (50%) of the employee only
medical premium amount each month, if they choose to decline medical coverage
from the City. Medical opt-out requests will be allowed on a first come/first serve
basis by approval of the City so as not to jeopardize the participation requirements
of the City’s insurance provider. Should an employee who has elected to opt out
have a change in medical coverage status due to a qualifying event as defined by
the City’s insurer they will be able to re-enroll in the City’s medical plans.

9.1.4

Flexible Spending Account – Effective January 1, 2023 and each year after, the
Employer will establish a flexible spending account. Employees may opt into the
plan and contribute through payroll deduction. The Employer will cover the full cost
of plan administration.

9.1.5

Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association (VEBA) - The employer shall set up
and maintain a VEBA account for all employees in the bargaining unit. The
Employer shall contribute up to $200.00 per month into either the employee’s
deferred compensation account pursuant to Article 10.11 or VEBA account to
match the employee’s contribution. The employer’s match contribution is limited to
a total of $200.00 regardless of whether the employee participates in VEBA or
Deferred Compensation under Article 10.11.
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The bargaining unit will conduct a vote to determine whether to participate in the
VEBA. If the bargaining unit votes to require VEBA contributions from employee
wages, then all members of the bargaining shall, as elected by the bargaining unit,
make a mandatory employee contribution in an amount (or amounts) voted upon.
The Union shall inform the Employer of the vote and any changes to the employee
contribution by December 1st of each year.
9.2

Dental Insurance - For full-time employees, the Employer will pay each month
ninety-five percent (95%) of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee
and dependent coverage under the Association of Washington Cities, Dental
Service Plan B, including Orthodontia coverage for one dependent, under the
Association of Washington Cities, Washington Dental Service Option Plan II. For
part-time employees, the Employer will pay each month ninety-five percent (95%)
of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee coverage under the
Association of Washington Cities, Dental Service Plan B, under the Association of
Washington Cities, Washington Dental Service Option Plan II.

9.3

Vision Insurance - The Employer will pay each month one hundred percent (100%)
of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee and dependent coverage
under the Association of Washington Cities, Vision Service Plan (VSP), Full Family
- $10.00 deductible.

9.4

Long-Term Disability Insurance - The Employer will pay each month one hundred
percent (100%) of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee coverage
under the Association of Washington Cities, Standard Insurance Long-Term
Disability Plan which provides for sixty percent (60%) of the employee's annual
salary, following a ninety (90) day waiting period.

9.5

Life Insurance – The Employer will pay each month one hundred percent (100%)
of the premium necessary for the purchase of employee life insurance coverage
at the fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) benefit level under the Association of
Washington Cities Group Life Insurance Plan.

9.6

The Employer will provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all
bargaining unit employees at no expense to the employees.

9.7

Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust - On October 17, 2018, The
Union held an election to determine whether the Office Clerical and Technical
employees wanted to participate in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension
Trust. The Union certifies herein that such an election occurred and that
bargaining unit members by majority vote determined that they wished to
participate. Effective January 1, 2019, all bargaining unit members as recognized
in the Collective Bargaining Agreement will participate in the Western Conference
of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund (the "Trust Fund"). Contributions will be made
for all bargaining unit members as recognized in the Collective Bargaining
Agreement, based on the previous month’s compensable hours, starting with
compensable hours earned in January, 2019, and paid in the February, 2019 pay
warrants. Said contributions will be made by all bargaining unit members through
a pre-tax payroll diversion from their monthly earnings for all compensable hours
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to the Trust Fund's “basic plan” in the manner set forth below. The "basic plan" for
purposes of this Agreement means the Trust plan that does not include a Program
for Early Retirement (PEER).
9.7.1

The total amount due to the Trust Fund for each monthly payroll period will be
remitted to the Administrator for the Trust Fund in a lump sum by the City on or
before the 20th of each month for all compensated hours during the preceding
month. The Employer will abide by rules as may be established by the Trustees of
said Trust Fund to facilitate the determination of the reporting and recording of the
contribution amounts paid for all bargaining unit employees.

9.7.2

The Employer will pay one dollar ($1.00) per hour into the Western Conference of
Teamsters Pension Trust on account of each member of the bargaining unit for
which each hour for which compensation was paid. The one dollar ($1.00) per hour
contribution will be through a payroll diversion on a pre-tax basis.

9.7.3

For probationary employees and temporary employees hired or utilized for the first
time on or after January 1, 2019, the Employer will pay by wage diversion an hourly
contribution rate of ten cents ($.10) during the probationary period as defined in
Article 3.1 or the initial period of utilization, but in no case for a period longer than
90 calendar days from an employee’s first date of hire (into the bargaining unit) or
utilization in the performance of bargaining unit work. Contributions will be made
on the same basis set for forth in Article 9.7.2 of this agreement. After the expiration
of the probationary period as defined in Article 3.1 or an equivalent period if an
individual is utilized as a temporary employee, but in no event longer than 90
calendar days from an employee’s first date of hire (into the bargaining unit) or first
day of utilization as a temporary employee, the contribution will be increased the
full contractual rate stated in Article 9.7.2.

9.7.4

The pre-tax hourly diversions provided for in Section 9.7.2 may be increased by a
majority vote of the affected classification. In the event this occurs the Employer
and the Union will execute a Letter of Agreement modifying Section 9.7.2.

ARTICLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS
10.1

Non-Discrimination - The Employer and/or the Union will not unlawfully
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on any protected
class recognized in RCW 49.60.

10.1.1

Wherever words denoting a specific gender are used in this Agreement, they are
intended and will be construed so as to apply equally to either gender.

10.2

Strikes and Lockouts - No employee will strike or refuse to perform his assigned
duties to the best of his ability nor will the Union cause or condone any strikes,
slow downs, or other interference with the normal operations of the Employer
during the life of this Agreement. The Employer will not lock out any employee
during the life of this Agreement.

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10.3

Rainwear - The Employer will maintain appropriate rain gear for use by employees
whose work duties require the employee to work in the field on a regular basis.

10.4

Compulsory Retirement - No employee will be compelled to retire solely on the
basis of age prior to attaining seventy (70) years of age.

10.5

Footwear - The Employer will pay up to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for
the purchase of appropriate footwear which meets WISHA Standards for
employees required to wear safety footwear in the course of their duties at an
Employer designated supplier, once every three (3) years or as necessary but not
more frequently than every twelve (12) months. The Department Director must
approve the footwear prior to the employee purchase of the footwear. The Building
Inspector and Infrastructure Inspector are not eligible for footwear reimbursement
pursuant to the Uniform allowance in section 10.10.1.

10.6

Training - The Employer will allow employees to attend activities necessary for
maintaining required certification on work time. The Employer will pay all
attendance costs, and when a City vehicle is not available, will reimburse mileage
in accordance with the established rate.

10.7

Education - The Employer may reimburse employees for education expenses
(tuition, fees and books) for courses that are job related or related to career
development, upon the successful completion of such courses (the employee must
attain a grade of "B" or the equivalent, or better). The employee must obtain written
approval prior to enrolling in the course.

10.8

Paychecks - The salaries of employees will be paid twice monthly on the 5th and
20th of each month; provided however, if such day is a holiday, the preceding day
will normally be the payday.

10.9

Health and Safety - The Employer and employee recognize their joint responsibility
to maintain a safe and healthful work environment for all parties concerned.

10.10

Uniform and Safety Equipment - The Employer will provide the Building Inspector
the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and photo identification:
•
•
•

One (1) reflective safety vest
One (1) 5 in 1 safety Jacket (every two years or as needed)
One (1) pair of safety glasses

The Employer will provide replacement or repair of PPE items as necessary due
to normal wear and tear.
The Building Inspector will carry his/her badge identifying him/her as an employee
of the City of North Bend when he/she is on site meeting with citizens or customers
of the City of North Bend.
10.10.1

The Employer will pay the Building Inspector and Infrastructure Inspector eight
hundred and eighty dollars ($880.00) or an amount equal to what is provided to
the City of North Bend Public Works Collective Bargaining Agreement (whichever
is greater) annually, for the purchase of clothing and footwear such as, the
following:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
10.11

Work pants
Long-sleeved work shirts (for winter)
Tee-shirts (for summer)
Hats
Coveralls
Winter weight jacket
One Lightweight jacket
Safety Boots which meet WISHA standards.

Deferred Compensation - Effective upon ratification the Employer will match an
employee’s contribution to the Employer provided Deferred Compensation Plan on
a one (1) for one (1) basis (one (1) Employer dollar for every employee dollar), up
to maximum Employer Contribution of two hundred dollars ($200.00). If during the
term of this Agreement any other represented group at the City of North Bend
negotiates an amount greater than two hundred dollars ($200.00), this contract will
be increased to match such amount.

ARTICLE 11 - DISCHARGE AND SUSPENSION
11.1

The Employer will not discipline, suspend or discharge an employee without just
cause. The Employer will recognize the principal of progressive discipline in the
administration of employee discipline, except when the discipline is for violations
including but not limited to violence, intoxication, insubordination, illegal activities,
sexual or racial harassment or harassment of any protected class, or similar
activities, violations of this nature will be cause for disciplinary action up to and
including termination. The Employer will forward a copy of any disciplinary action
to the Union at the same time of issuance to the employee.

11.2

The City must issue discipline, suspension or discharge within fourteen (14)
calendar days of its knowledge of an incident-giving rise to discipline. If the City
has not issued discipline within that time limit, the discipline will be null and void.

ARTICLE 12 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
12.1

The sole and exclusive method of adjusting all matters pertaining to the proper
application and interpretation of any and all of the provisions of this Agreement will
be by utilizing the following procedure:

12.1.1

STEP 1 - The Union will present the grievance in writing to the DepartmentDirector,
within twenty-one (21) calendar days of its occurrence, or the date the employee
should have reasonably known of its occurrence, or it will not be subject to the
grievance procedure. The Department Directorwill provide a written response
within twenty-one (21) calendar days of its receipt of the Step 1 grievance.

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12.1.2

STEP 2 - If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, the Union will have twenty-one
(21) calendar days from the receipt of the Director’s response to Step 1 to submit
the grievance in writing to the City Administrator. A grievance not presented to the
City Administrator in writing and within the time-line specified herein will not be
subject to the grievance process. The parties may meet and try to resolve the
issue. The City Administrator will provide a written response to the Union within
twenty-one (21) calendar days of their receipt of the Step 1 grievance letter.

12.1.3

The Union will proceed immediately to Step 2 in presenting a grievance on a
discharge, and the grievance must be submitted in writing to the City Administrator,
pursuant to Step 2, within twenty-one (21) calendar days of its occurrence, or the
date the employee should have reasonably known of its occurrence. If a discharge
grievance is not presented to the City Administrator in writing and within the time
line specified herein it will not be subject to the grievance process. The parties may
meet and try to resolve the issue. The City Administrator will provide a written
response to the Union within (21) calendar days of its receipt of the Step 2 letter.

12.1.4

STEP 3 - If the grievance is not resolved to the Union's satisfaction at Step 2, the
Union may refer the matter to arbitration by submitting a written petition to the
Public Employment Relations Commission within twenty-one (21) calendar days
of receiving the City Administrator's Step 2 written response. The petition will
request a list of nine (9) names of qualified arbitrators from which the parties will
alternatively strike names until one (1) name remains. The right to strike first will
be determined by a flip of the coin. The remaining name will serve as the impartial
arbitrator who will conduct a hearing and issue a decision, which will be final and
binding upon all parties to the dispute. The Arbitrator may only render a decision
on issues addressed within this Agreement. Nothing in this section should be
construed as to prohibit the parties from agreeing upon a neutral third party to
serve as impartial arbitrator.

12.2

The failure to comply with the time limitations specified herein for taking complaints
to the grievance procedure, as well as for processing the grievance through the
steps of this procedure will constitute a bar to filing a grievance or a dismissal of
the grievance and a forfeiture of the right to process the grievance further. The
time limits may only be extended by the written agreement of the parties.

12.3

Each party will bear the expense of presenting its own case. The expenses of the
arbitrator will be borne equally by the Employer and the Union.

12.4

If the Employer is the grieving party, the same procedure set forth above will apply
except the roles of the Union and the Employer will be reversed.

ARTICLE 13 - MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS
13.1

The Employer agrees, subject to the other specific language of this Agreement
that any and all conditions of employment will be maintained at not less than the
highest standards in effect at the time of signing this Agreement.

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ARTICLE 14 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
14.1

14.2

Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the following items are solely the
responsibility of management:
A)

Hiring, evaluating qualifications, evaluating skill and ability,
maintaining order, the power and right to hire, lay off, recall,
promote and demote, the power to discipline and discharge for just
cause;

B)

The assignment and scheduling of work; the determination and
location of any part or all of the physical premises, the determination
of the number of persons required to operate and/or maintain all or
any portion of the physical premises; the determination to
subcontract; the determination of equipment, methods, procedures,
schedules and system's designs; the decision to operate, determine
the level of operation or to shut down any portion or all of the
physical premises; the right to relocate any or all of the physical
premises;

Notwithstanding Section "B" above, the Employer may not subcontract bargaining
unit work if it would result in the layoff of bargaining unit employees.

ARTICLE 15 - MATTERS COVERED AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT
15.1

It is agreed that this document contains the full and complete agreement on all
bargainable issues between the parties hereto and there are no other agreements
written or verbal except as specifically referred to within.

ARTICLE 16 - SEVERABILITY AND SAVINGS
16.1

Should any portion of this Agreement not be put into effect because of subsequent
legislation, Executive Orders, regulations dealing with Wage and Price
Stabilization, or any other similar superior governmental mandates, then such
portions or any part thereof including any retroactive requirement thereof will
become effective at such time and in such amounts and for such periods
retroactively and prospectively as will be permitted by law at any time during the
life of this Agreement and any extensions thereof.

16.2

Should any provision of this Agreement be held invalid by operation of law or by
any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance or enforcement of any
provision should be retained by such tribunal pending a final determination as to
its validity, the remainder of this Agreement as it relates to persons or
circumstances other than those to which it has been held invalid will not be affected
thereby. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or
enforcement of or compliance with has been restrained, as hereinbefore set forth,
the Employer and the Union will enter into immediate collective bargaining
negotiations upon the request of either party for the purpose of arriving at a
mutually satisfactory replacement for such provision during the period of invalidity
or restraint.
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ARTICLE 17 - DURATION
17.1

Duration of Agreement – This Agreement will be effective January 1, 2026 and will
remain in full force and effect through December 31, 2028.

17.2

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.1, this Agreement and all of its terms
and provisions will continue to remain in full force and effect during the course of
negotiations on a new Labor Agreement and the term of this Agreement will
automatically be extended until such time as the terms of a new Agreement have
been reached or an impasse has been reach and declared by the Employer and/or
the Union, whichever is sooner; provided however, in no event will an impasse be
declared earlier than one (1) year following the original expiration date of this
Agreement.

PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICECLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 763, affiliated with the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
By

Date

Chad Baker
Secretary-Treasurer

CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON

By

Mary Miller
Mayor

Date

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APPENDIX "A"
to the
AGREEMENT
by and between
CITY OF NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON
and
PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 763
(Representing the Office-Clerical and Technical Employees)
January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2028
THIS APPENDIX is supplemental to the AGREEMENT by and between the CITY OF NORTH
BEND, WASHINGTON, hereinafter referred to as the Employer, and PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL
& OFFICE-CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS LOCAL UNION NO. 763, affiliated with the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, hereinafter referred to as the Union.
A.1

Effective January 1, 2026, the 2025 rates of pay for each classification covered by this
Agreement will be increased by two and seven tenths percent (2.7%).
2026 Salary Schedule (2.7% Increase)
CLASSIFICATIONS

STEP A
00-06m

STEP B
07-12m

STEP C
13-24m

STEP D STEP E STEP F
25-36m 37-48m 49m +

Accounting Assistant I

$5,361

$5,575

$5,799

$6,030

$6,272

$6,522

Administrative Assistant

$5,456

$5,674

$5,901

$6,136

$6,383

$6,637

Accounting Assistant II

$6,237

$6,487

$6,747

$7,017

$7,297

$7,589

Business License & Tax Coordinator

$6,237

$6,487

$6,747

$7,017

$7,297

$7,589

Utilities Coordinator

$6,237

$6,487

$6,747

$7,017

$7,297

$7,589

Public Works Office Coordinator

$6,355

$6,610

$6,874

$7,149

$7,436

$7,733

Permit Tech / Planning Assistant

$6,355

$6,610

$6,874

$7,149

$7,436

$7,733

Office Coordinator/Permit Tech

$6,355

$6,610

$6,874

$7,149

$7,436

$7,733

Payroll Officer

$6,697

$6,964

$7,243

$7,533

$7,834

$8,148

Utilities & Business License Coordinator
Special Events & Visitor Information
Coordinator
Records Coordinator

$6,697

$6,964

$7,243

$7,533

$7,834

$8,148

$6,753

$7,023

$7,303

$7,596

$7,899

$8,216

$6,863

$7,138

$7,424

$7,721

$8,029

$8,350

Deputy City Clerk

$7,046

$7,328

$7,622

$7,927

$8,243

$8,573

Staff Accountant

$7,046

$7,328

$7,622

$7,927

$8,243

$8,573

Mapping CADD Tech

$7,161

$7,446

$7,745

$8,054

$8,377

$8,712

Long Range Planner

$7,339

$7,633

$7,939

$8,255

$8,586

$8,930

Associate Planner

$7,339

$7,633

$7,939

$8,255

$8,586

$8,930

Public Works Infrastructure Inspector

$7,418

$7,714

$8,023

$8,343

$8,678

$9,025

Building Inspector

$7,418

$7,714

$8,023

$8,343

$8,678

$9,025

GIS Analyst

$7,312

$7,687

$8,062

$8,437

$8,812

$9,187

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2026 Salary Schedule (2.7% Increase)
STEP A
00-06m

STEP B
07-12m

STEP C
13-24m

STEP D STEP E STEP F
25-36m 37-48m 49m +

PW Ofc Coord/Contract Specialist
Senior Public Works Infrastructure
Inspector
Senior Building Inspector

$8,090

$8,328

$8,566

$8,804

$9,042

$9,280

$8,070

$8,503

$8,936

$9,369

$9,802

$10,236

$8,070

$8,503

$8,936

$9,369

$9,802

$10,236

Senior Long Range Planner

$8,673

$9,019

$9,381

$9,755

$10,146 $10,551

Senior Planner

$8,673

$9,019

$9,381

$9,755

$10,146 $10,551

GIS Sr. Analyst

$7,854

$8,432

$9,006

$9,580

$10,156 $10,732

CLASSIFICATIONS

A.1.2 Retroactive pay, where applicable, will be paid on the first regular pay day following
execution of this Agreement, if possible and in any case not later than the second regular
pay day for all hours compensated.
A.2

Effective January 1, 2027, the 2026 rates of pay for each classification covered by this
Agreement will be increased by one hundred percent (100%) of the percentage increase
in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Area Consumer price Index (CPI-U) annual change from
June 2025 to June 2026 with a floor of two percent (2%) and a ceiling of six percent (6%).
The parties agree that use of the CPI-U for determining wage adjustments shall apply only
to wages effective January 1, 2027, and shall not establish a past practice or precedent
for future negotiations. For wage adjustments effective January 1, 2028, and thereafter
unless otherwise agreed, the parties shall return to using the CPI-W.

A.3

Effective January 1, 2028, the 2027 rates of pay for each classification covered by this
Agreement will be increased by one hundred percent (100%) of the percentage increase
in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Area Consumer Price Index (CPI - W) annual change from
June 2026 to June 2027 with a floor of two percent (2%) and a ceiling of six percent (6%).

A.4

Step Increases – STEPS A to B, B to C, C to D, and E to F are STEP increases which
become effective upon completion of the specified months of employment identified in
Section A.1, A.2, and A.3.

A.5

Promotion – In the event that an employee moves from one classification to a higher
paying classification, as measured by the comparative pay scales on STEP A, the
employee will be placed into the lowest pay STEP of the higher classification which
provides for a salary increase of at least four point five percent (4.5%). An employee
moving from one classification to a lower paying classification will be placed into the
highest STEP of the lower classification which does not provide a salary increase.

A.6

Longevity Bonus – Employees shall receive the longevity bonus below in accordance with
their years of service. Service years will be calculated as of the beginning of year, i.e.
beginning of year six is completion of five years of service or the beginning of year nine is
the completion of eight years of service.

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Years of Service
5 Years or more
9 Years or more
12 Years or more
15 Years or more
20 Years or more
A.7

Percentage of Base Monthly Wage
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%

The elimination of old classifications and creation of new classifications in Appendix “A” is
intended to be a housekeeping modification and is not intended to be any change in or
alter the scope of bargaining unit work.

PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL & OFFICECLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 763, affiliated with the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
By

Date

Chad Baker
Secretary-Treasurer

CITY OF NORTH BEND,
WASHINGTON

By

Mary Miller
Mayor

Date

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