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Port Angeles, Washington
December 13, 2016
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING:
Mayor Downie called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Downie,Deputy Mayor Kidd,Councilmembers Bruch,Merideth and Whetham.
Members Absent: Councilmembers Collins and Gas-e.
Staff Present: City Manager McKeen, Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklas,en,C. F'ulton, N. West,and B. Olson.
WORIKSESSION:
Public Works&Utilities Director Craig Fulton conducted a presentation on"Transportation Benefit Districts
(`FBDs).The presentation included a look at street pavement lifespan,cost escalation over time,and Street Fund
revenues. He spoke about the revenue shortfall that is occurring within the Street Fund.
Director 1`ulton outlined why a Transportation Benefit District might be a good fit for Port Angeles,but he also
acknowledged that a T1313 is only a start, not a final solution for street conditions.He informed Council of the
options for implementing a TBD,some that require voter approval and others that do not, as well as the annual
revenue expected to be generated from those various options. Director Fulton also illustrated average costs for street
repairs,chip sealing,alley restoration,building sidewalks,and other similar projects.Council discussion followed.
Manager McKeen said that based on Council consensus, staff would bring back more information on the TBD
options that are subject to voter approval for Council to consider during an open session.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Downie adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
PaPi ek Downie., y Jennitfer 4Vnekdasen,City Clerk
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