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City Council Packet - 06/21/2005 r i ('1 i l TIGARD CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING June 21, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING WILL NOT BE TELEVISED 1:\Ofs\Donna's\ccpkt2 Agenda Item No. 3, 1 For Agenda of -M tp. COUNCIL MINUTES TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2005 1. WORKSHOP MEETING 1.1 Council President Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 1.2 Roll Call: Council President Wilson; Councilors Sherwood and Woodruff. Mayor Dirksen arrived at 7 p.m. 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports: None 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items: None Note: The Agenda was reviewed out of order; Agenda Item 4 was considered first. 2. HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM PRESENTATION Tree Board Members Present: Chair Gillis; Board Members Callan and Cancelosi. Chair Gillis reviewed the Heritage Tree Program. The draft program elements were presented in the Council's packet materials and are on file in the City Recorder's office. There was discussion about whether the Program provided incentives for participation. A Board member advised that "people like to do this." Incentives are not usually monetary and it is not known if any tax incentives could be made available. Urban Forester Stine said one incentive might be that he could offer assistance to owners of Heritage Trees by giving advice about how to maintain the health of a tree. Also discussed was how to determine if a tree should be designated as a Heritage Tree and that the designation should be somewhat selective so the honor would have value. Trees should be "trees of significance." Urban Forester Stine advised that the City of Albany provides Heritage Tree tours. There was a comment that perhaps Tigard could sponsor a Heritage Home and Tree Tour. Mayor Dirksen suggested that a permit be required for the removal of any Heritage Tree. Consensus of City Council was for preliminary acceptance of the Tree Board's Heritage Tree Program. COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 1 Public Works Director Koellermeier the next step will be for staff to analyze financial and legal aspects of the draft Heritage Tree Program and then return to the City Council with an enacting resolution or ordinance for its consideration. 3. DISCUSS PENALTIES AS PROVIDED IN TREE PROTECTION SECTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE Community Development Director Hendryx reviewed this item with the City Council. During the discussion on penalties for illegal tree removal, the City Council reviewed mitigation requirements and the current tree protection provisions. In response to a question, Urban Forester Stine said most of the damage that occurs to trees during development construction is accidental. Usually he finds that an accident has occurred because the construction plans were not checked. There were differing viewpoints offered during the discussion as to whether greater fines would provide incentive to be more careful. Mayor Dirksen said he would support heftier fines. Councilor Wilson said he believed that communication breakdown was the issue. Community Development Director Hendryx in response to a statement from a Tree Board member who suggested fines were not being imposed on violators, reviewed recent municipal court records where fines or other consequences had been imposed. Interim City Manager Prosser reviewed how the Municipal Court Judge addresses violations of the tree code, which includes consideration of prior history of the violator and whether steps have been taken to mitigate the damage. If the violation is a repeat offense, then the maximum fine may be imposed. Also, if collection of the fine becomes a problem, the matter is turned over to a collection agency. There was discussion about how a tree's value is assessed. Urban Forester Stine reviewed the reference resources he uses and acknowledged there is some subjectivity. Urban Forester Stine, in response to a question from Councilor Wilson, said that often a larger tree is not cut down by contractors, which could be construed as a willful act if the tree is marked as protected. Rather, the tree might need to be removed because roots are cut or damaged during construction activity. Councilor Wilson said that "construction is a messy business" and he did not believe protected trees were usually damaged on purpose. Councilor Wilson suggested the Tigard Municipal Code be flexible since errors do occur; he said the code should be workable - not rigid. Mayor Dirksen commented there would still be a "need to deal with the consequences of human error." COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 2 Interim City Manager Prosser reviewed the possible options for City Council consideration: 1. Leave the TMC as is. 2. Increase fines. 3. Refer this matter to the Tree Board for review and recommendations. The Tree Board has reviewed this matter and a recommendation will be scheduled for presentation to the City Council at a future meeting. After discussion, it was determined that the Tree Board will do some additional review of the penalties and forward a recommendation to the City Council. 4. PROGRESS REPORT ON HALL BOULEVARD/HIGHWAY 99W INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Engineer Duenas introduced this item. Also present were Alex Sander from Washington County and Wayne Bauer from W&H Pacific. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation shared with the City Council is on file in the City Recorder's office. The City Council heard information on the following: • This is an MSTIP3 Project - one of the last projects to be completed under this program. • Existing and projected traffic conditions were reviewed. • Budget and scheduling information highlights were reviewed. • Hall Boulevard and 99W are Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Roads • Hall Boulevard and 99W are shown as arterial roadways on City and County transportation plans. • Traffic study findings were reviewed: ■ 99W weekday average traffic: 47,500 vehicles ■ Hall Boulevard weekday average traffic: 13,000 vehicles • Reviewed several aerial-view maps: ■ Existing lane and signal locations ■ Existing traffic conditions ■ 2025 no-build traffic operations ■ 2025 mitigate traffic operations ■ Conceptual Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 Improvements ■ Cost estimates for Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 Council reviewed in detail the conceptual phases and cost estimates and cost:benfit ratio. Traffic study findings indicate that currently the Hall Blvd./99W intersection is over-capacity at the SW Hall Blvd. approaches. To achieve adequate capacity in 2025, four improvements were recommended: COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 3 Phase 1 North-bound left-turn lane Phase 2 East-bound through. lane Phase 3 North-bound through lane Phase 4 West-bound right-turn lane There was discussion on the possibility of proceeding now with Phases 1 through 3; however, allocated funding is short by $.5 million. If phases 1-3 can be done now, traffic studies show the intersection would be adequate until 2020. Phase 4 would extend the functionality of the intersection to 2025; however, Phase 4 would cost an additional $2.3 million. Next steps: • Identify possible additional funding. • County, ODOT and City of Tigard will jointly determine if project is feasible and should move forward • If feasible, proceed with preliminary design and public involvement Council members asked questions to clarify the proposed phases and how to maximize the cost:benfit ratios. Council members indicated they were encouraged about the benefits of the proposed project and there was a suggestion that the Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force look at how the first three phases might be funded. 5. DISCUSS SOLID WASTE RATES AND PROGRAM CHANGES Public Works Director Koellermeier introduced this item. Also present was Consultant Chris Bell, who reviewed a prepared presentation with the City Council. A copy of this presentation is on file in the City Recorder's office. Information shared with the City Council included: • Authority over solid waste programs: ORS - TMC • Rate-setting and review process • Review of 2004 rate review process and system performance • Projections for the current year • Rate setting process (steps) • Review of container and drop box charges (commercial rates) • Proposed cart/residential rates • Proposed container rates • Proposed drop box rates • New programs to consider: o Residential: cart recycling and weekly yard debris collection o Commercial program: organic (food) collection o Administrative: solid waste administration and support COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 4 Public Works Director Koellermeier reviewed profit-margin requirements for haulers under the current franchise agreement. Financial statements of the haulers are reviewed annually and the annual rate of return is calculated. Annual rate of return is calculated to remain between 8% and 12% and any annual review that falls outside that range automatically triggers a rate adjustment. This year, the aggregate rate of return was 7.9%. The last adjustment to rates occurred in January 2002. There was discussion on the proposed cart recycling program. Communities using the cart recycling method report an increase in the amount of recycled materials. The carts will allow the haulers to move to an automated pick-up system, thereby reducing risk of injury to workers. The customer may place all recycled materials into one container, except for glass and motor oil. Once-a-month pick up of glass (separate from other recyclables) could be provided. Also, the amount of motor oil from residential customers is small used oil can be recycled by taking the oil to local oil-change businesses that will recycle it free of charge. A closed-cart recycling program will mean that papers won't fly away on a windy day and, on a rainy day, the recycled material will stay dry, which helps with the processing of the materials collected. Public Works Director Koellermeier noted a neighboring community reported an increase of 30% of the collection of recycled materials with the advent of the type of program being proposed. The industry is moving toward a cart-recycling system. There was a brief review of the past City Council policy to move away from commercial customers offsetting the costs for residential customers. The recommended changes to the solid waste program were: • Implement the residential cart collection (recycled materials) - to start January 1, 2007. Rate increase is $0.71 per customer per month (35 gallon service would increase from $19.65 to $20.36 - 77% of the Tigard residential base has this level of service) • Maintain the current level of yard debris service • Table commercial organic collection for future consideration • Increase franchise fee from 3% to 4% Increase in revenue would be approximately $101,000 for additional Staff support of solid waste and recycling programs and community enhancement projects. Impact is $0.28 per month for the 35 gallon Cart customer and $0.92 per month for each yard of container service. There was discussion about the current franchise program in Tigard and whether going out for new proposals should be considered. Consultant Bell recommended that the City not pursue requests for proposals citing the COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 5 benefits of maintaining the good relationship established with the current haulers. Public Works Director Koellermeier also noted that what drives up costs is the capital investment and talked of the benefit of a long-term relationship with haulers which provides enough time to amortize the cost of the capital investments. Consensus of the City Council was to proceed with the staff recommendation, which will be presented at an upcoming public hearing. (Recorder's Note: Hearing scheduled for July 12, 2005.) Mayor Dirksen and Councilor Woodruff requested that during the hearing, staff present to the public the service improvements to be provided. 6. DISCUSS AMENDING THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 7.40.180 REGARDING HOURS OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION NOISE Community Development Director Hendryx introduced this agenda item. Also present was Building Official Lampella. City Council and staff discussed the current permitted hours allowed for construction noise. A chart on construction noise comparisons allowed by jurisdictions was presented and reviewed by the City Council. Tigard's restrictions appear to be "in the middle of the road." After discussion, City Council consensus was for support for an amendment to the TMC to scale back permitted construction hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. City Council members were advised that the Homebuilders Association has indicated concern about an immediate change. The City Council agreed that the proposed change could wait until the fall to be implemented. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS: None 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at 8:57 p.m. to discuss the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent under ORS 192.660(2)(a). 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Woodruff, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 6 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of the City Council present: Mayor Dirksen: Yes Councilor Sherwood: Yes Councilor Wilson: Yes Councilor Woodruff: Yes ~atherirIe D -e_ Attest: Wheatley, Cit ecorder May", ity of Tiga d Date: "2 30,g COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 21, 2005 page 7 F ITY COUNCIL ETING 005 6:30 p.m. CITY OF TIGARD OREGON CITY HALL HALL BLVD OR 97223 PUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. 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Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503- 684-2772 (TDD - Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). SEE ATTACHED AGENDA COUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 21, 2005 page 1 AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 21, 2005 6:30 PM 1. WORKSHOP MEETING 1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications & Liaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 6:35 PM 2. HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM PRESENTATION a. Staff Report: Public Works Staff and Tree Board Representatives b. Council Discussion 7:05 PM 3. DISCUSS PENALTIES AS PROVIDED IN TREE PROTECTION SECTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff b. Council Discussion 7:35 PM 4. PROGRESS REPORT ON HALL BOULEVARD/HIGHWAY 99W INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT a. Staff Report: Engineering Staff b. Council Discussion 8:05 PM 5. DISCUSS SOLID WASTE RATES AND PROGRAM CHANGES a. Staff Report: Public Works Staff b. Council Discussion 8:35 PM 6. DISCUSS AMENDING THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.40.180 REGARDING HOURS OF WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION NOISE a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff b. Council Discussion COUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 21, 2005 page 2 9:05 PM 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 9:10 PM 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS 9:15 PM 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent under ORS 192.660(2)(a). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 9:50 PM 10. ADJOURNMENT Administrative Items: Council Calendar: ■ June 24 - Volunteer Recognition Event - Tigard Library Community Room - 6:30 - 8 p.m. ■ June 28 - Council Business Meeting - 6:30 p.m. ■ July 4 41 of July Celebration and Holiday - City Offices Closed ■ July 12 Council Business Meeting - 6:30 p.m. ■ July 19 - Council Workshop Meeting - 6:30 p.m. ■ July 26 - Council Business Meeting - 6:30 p.m. I:tadmkathy\ccat20051050021.doc COUNCIL AGENDA - JUNE 21, 2005 page 3 AGENDA ITEM # a. FOR AGENDA OF June 21, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Heritage Tree Program PREPARED BY: Matt Stine DEPT HEAD OK All, - CITY MGR OK l'Jl ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL The Tree Board will present a proposed Heritage Tree program to City Council STAFF RECOMMENDATION Review the proposed Heritage Tree Program and provide direction to staff regarding next steps. Suggested next steps are referring the proposed program to staff for legal and fmancial analysis. INFORMATION SUMMARY The proposed Heritage Tree Program was created by the Tigard Tree Board as a method to identify and bring public awareness to very large and old trees growing within the City's limits. This program will offer incentives to private landowners who have a heritage tree growing on their property. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Do not review the Heritage Tree Program. VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY Goal: The City will maximize the effectiveness of the volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community. ATTACHMENT LIST Heritage Tree Program guidelines and rules. FISCAL NOTES Not known at this time. t FOURTH DRAFT FOR COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION (7/12/04) Heritage Trees Sections: Purpose; Definition Nomination Review Process Protection of Heritage Trees Recognition of Heritage Trees Removal of Heritage Tree Designation Purpose and Definition: 1. The purpose is to foster appreciation and provide for voluntary protection of Heritage Trees within the Tigard City limits. 2. A "Heritage Tree" is a tree or stand of trees that is of landmark importance due to age, size, species, horticultural quality or historical importance. 3. "City Property" shall mean City property or public right-of-way under City jurisdiction. Nomination: 1. Any person may nominate a particular tree or group of trees for "Heritage" status. If the proposed Heritage Tree is located on property other than City property, the nomination shall be submitted by the property owner or accompanied by the property owner's written consent. If the proposed Heritage Tree is located on City property, the nomination shall be submitted to the City Forester for evaluation. The City Forester and other City designees shall append his/her recommendation to the nomination. 2. All nominations shall include a photograph of the tree(s) and a narrative explaining why the tree qualifies for Heritage status. Review Process: 1. The Tigard Tree Board shall review all Heritage Tree nominations at a public meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be provided to the nominating applicant, the property owner (if different than the applicant), the City Forester and the Chair of any recognized neighborhood association in which the tree is located. 2. The City Forester shall prepare a report for the Tree Board analyzing whether the tree complies with the requirements for designation. 3. After considering the City Forester's report and any testimony by interested persons, the Tigard Tree Board shall vote on the nomination. The Board may designate the tree as a Heritage Tree if the Board determines that the following criteria are met: a. The tree or stand of trees is of landmark importance due to age, size, species, horticultural quality or historic importance, and b. The tree is not irreparably damaged, diseased, hazardous or unsafe, or the applicant is willing to have the tree treated by an arborist and the treatment will alleviate the damage, disease or hazard. 4. If the nomination is approved by the Tree Board, it shall be forwarded, with all elements of the Boards evaluation attached, to the City Council for final evaluation and approval. 5. Following approval of the nomination by the City Council: a. If the tree is located on private property, the designation shall be complete upon the FOURTH DRAFT FOR COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION (7/12/04) property owner's execution of a covenant running with the land and duly recorded by the City. The covenant shall describe the subject property, generally describe the location of the heritage tree, and covenant that the tree is protected as a Heritage Tree by the City of Tigard and is therefore subject to special protection. The Heritage Tree shall be listed on the City Heritage Tree Registry. b. If the tree is located on City Property, the designation shall be complete upon the staff's listing of the tree on the City Heritage Tree Registry. Protection of Heritage Trees: 1. Unless the tree qualifies for removal as dead or as a hazard tree, a permit shall be required to remove a designated Heritage Tree. 2. If an application to remove a Heritage Tree is sought, the applicant shall demonstrate that the burden imposed on the owner outweighs the public benefit provided by the tree. Additionally, if the tree is located within the public right-of-way under City jurisdiction, then the City shall demonstrate that the burden imposed on the City by the continued presence of the tree outweighs the public benefit provided by the tree. For the purposes of making this determination, the following tree impacts shall not be considered unreasonable burdens on the property owner or City: a. View obstruction, b. Routine pruning, leaf raking and other maintenance activities, and c. Infrastructure impacts or tree hazards that can be controlled or avoided by appropriate pruning or maintenance. 3. Unless there is a permit to remove a dead or hazardous heritage tree the applicant shall be required to follow the mitigation procedures for the loss of the tree as outlined in the Tigard Municipal Code, Chapter 18.790. 4. Any person who removes a Heritage Tree without first obtaining a permit to do so shall be subject to a fine equal to twice the value of the tree as determined by the City Forester with reference to the current edition of Guide to Plant Appraisal and shall be required to mitigate for the loss of the tree. Recognition of Heritage Trees: 1. A Heritage Tree plaque shall be designed and may be furnished by the City to the property owner of a designated Heritage Tree, or if the tree is on City property, to the City Forester. The plaque shall be posted at or near the tree and, if feasible, visible from a public right-of- way. 2. The City shall maintain a list and map of designated Heritage Trees. Removal of Heritage Trees Designation: 1. A Heritage Tree shall be removed from designation if it dies. 2. To request permission to remove a tree from Heritage designation, the interested party(ies) shall submit to the City Forester a narrative clearly stating justification for removal. The City Forester shall review the request, append his/her recommendations to the request and submit the request and recommendation to the City Council for a final decision. 3. If the Heritage Tree is on private property, and removal from Heritage designation is approved, the City shall record a document extinguishing the covenant running with the property. FOURTH DRAFT FOR COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION (7/12/04) 4. Once Heritage Tree status is removed, the City shall remove the tree from their list and map, the tree shall be removed from the Heritage Tree Registry and any plaque associated with the tree shall be returned to the City Forester. 5. Once Heritage designation is removed, the tree shall be treated as any other tree within the City limits for purposes of planning, development, removal or care. AGENDA ITEM # 3 FOR AGENDA OF June 21, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Discuss Penalties as Provided in Tree Protection Section of the Development Code PREPARED BY: Jim Hendry DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK / ~IVO ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL This is a discussion item on penalties for illegal tree removal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Provide direction to staff on possible Code or procedural changes for illegal tree removal. INFORMATION SUMMARY Trees are an important asset for the community. The City, working with a group of citizens, developed procedures and standards to encourage tree preservation. The standards recognize that there is a balance between preservation and development. The Community Development Code establishes the standards for tree removal, as well as penalties for illegal tree removal. A question has been raised regarding the City of Tigard's penalties for illegal tree removal. As the City has developed better information on the impacts of illegal tree removal with the use of the City Arborist, the normal approach is to seek a compliance agreement for illegally removed trees. An agreement can include fines and mitigations for illegal tree removal. If issues cannot be resolved by a compliance agreement, the violator is cited into Municipal Court. At that point, fines are levied and consequences are determined by the judicial system (see Attachment #1). Council has requested a review of existing procedures used for tree removal violations and their effectiveness in limiting illegal removal. Direction may result in Code or procedural changes. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY Community Character and Quality of Life; Community Aesthetics Goals #1 - Develop strategies to balance needs of new and infill development with the need to provide preservation and protection of open space, natural areas, and other defined aesthetic qualities valued by those who live and work in Tigard. ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: May 26, 2005 memo to Council - Tree Violation Fines FISCAL NOTES Potential costs and revenues are unknown at this time. The fiscal impact will depend on the nature and type of any changes the Council may wish to explore. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Jim Hendryx IA/ RE: Tree Violation Fines DATE: May 26, 2005 A question was raised regarding how the City of Tigard tracks tree violations in terms of fines. As the City has developed better information on the impacts of tree violations with the use of the City Arborist, the normal approach is to seek a compliance agreement that includes the following as listed in the tree provision of the Development Code: ➢ If construction is going on, a stop work order is issued until the compliance agreement is completed (there are two such cases now under stop work orders). ➢ Based on the circumstances, a civil penalty of up to $500 is levied. ➢ Require replacement of trees equal to the diameter at breast height (dbh) of the removal, based on a plan approved by the City Arborist. ➢ Finally, we assess additional penalties representing the estimated value of any unlawfully removed or damaged trees based on the City Arborist using the International Society of Arboriculture, Guide for Plant Appraisal. Should issues not be resolved by a compliance agreement covering the above, we cite individuals into Municipal Court. At that point, fines are levied and consequences are determined by the judicial system. You might note that with almost all cases in code enforcement whether it is signs, trees, etc., there is usually a reluctance of the offender to face the penalties and resolution requires multitudes of staff hours over extended periods of time. You might also note that the Tree Board is recommending that staff time involved be added to the penalty. That may resolve some costs, but also could lead to more court cases. Within the limits of what is reasonable, the question arises as to how punitive should the City be for violations of illegal tree removal. Council direction is requested. Direction may result in Code or procedural changes. lACDADMWERREEWIM\General\tree violation memo to Council.doc 000i 0~ d, i569 /ay - ' i f_1 to r(M Cc.tG6Y, Tree Protection Elements G/@//vim Pre App discussion of needs and requirements ➢ Tree Inventory (trees 6" or greater, location, size, species) ➢ Tree Protection Plan ■ Planting ■ Removal ■ Protection ■ Mitigation Plan (trees >12" - planting or payment) ➢ City Arborist Review and Analysis ➢ Conditions of Approval ➢ Arborist Reports every two weeks prior to plan submittal to City Arborist relating to Tree Protection Zone and construction ➢ Arborist Inspection ➢ Violations ■ Contact violator ■ Issue Stop Work Order ■ Violator provides Arborist Report of damage ■ City Arborist review ■ Compliance Agreement or Court Citation - Civil penalty up to $500+ - Value of damage per Arboriculture Plant Approval Guide - Planting of replacement species Recent Examples 1. Removal 5 small maple conservation easement $250 fine + $120 value and replacement 6-1 inch maples plus restoration of easement 2. Removal 8" maple, topping of others $500 fine plus $2,841.30 value, plus 6 two inch maples replacement and management plan 3. Damage to protected 19" fir $500 fine plus $1,200 value. Re-establishment of tree protection fencing. AGENDA ITEM # FOR AGENDA OF June 21, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Progress Report - Hall Boulevard/Hi wa 99W Intersection Improvement Project PREPARED BY: A. P. Duenas DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK ~C ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Progress report by Washington County staff and project consultant on the MSTIP 3 Hall Boulevard/Highway 99W Intersection Improvement project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council provide input into the process of identifying the components of a project that would provide both provide significant improvements to the traffic movement through the intersection and conform to the overall budget established for the project. INFORMATION SUMMARY Washington County, through its consultant W&H Pacific, has been performing an alternatives analysis during the past eight months to determine feasible improvements that can be constructed to enhance traffic movement through the Hall Boulevard/Highway 99W intersection. This project is funded through the County's MSTIP 3 (Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program). A traffic analysis has been completed and the County and consultant have conceptually diagrammed alternatives that range from minimal improvements sufficient for the next two years to improvements that provide capacity for the next 15 to 20 years. The improvements that provide the most capacity greatly exceed the project budget with rights-of-way acquisition a major part of the expense. County staff will brief Council on the alternatives that are under consideration and request input from Council on those project elements that should be included in the project while remaining cognizant of the project budget. The work that has been done so far is conceptual in nature and has been diagrammed in sufficient detail to provide a basis for cost comparison of alternatives. Once the project elements are identified and agreed upon, more detailed work will follow leading to design and construction of the project. The project design is tentatively scheduled to begin in late summer. Once the rights-of-way needed for the project have been fully identified, described and appraised, land acquisition will begin. Assuming no major delays occur during this process, construction is projected to begin in late 2006 at the earliest. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED None VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY The improvements proposed for the Hall Blvd/Highway 99W intersection support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goals of Improve Traffic Flow and Improve Traffic Safety. ATTACHMENT LIST None FISCAL NOTES The County MSTIP 3 budget for this project is approximately $4.9 million. The County is examining project elements that when implemented would provide significant improvements to the intersection while remaining at or near the budgeted amount. is%englgus%ooundl agenda summadesZ.21.05 progress report - hall blvd-highway 99w intersection improvements ais.doc i SW Hall Boulevard /Highway 99W Intersection Proposed Improvement Project Presentation by Washington County & W&HPacific To Tigard City Council June 21, 2005 IVISTIP3 PROJECT • Washington County's Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP3) ,approved by County voters in 1995, comprises 27 projects including construction of improvements at the SW Hall Boulevard/Highway 99W intersection. BUDGET AND SCHEDULE • The project budget is $4.-9 million. • The project schedule is as follows: . Design and right-of-way acquisition - 2005-2006 . Construction - 2006-2007 ROADWAYS • Both SW Hall Boulevard and Highway 99W are under ODOT jurisdiction. • Highway 99W is a Statewide highway. • Both roadways are arterial roadways on City and County transportation plans. ROADWAYS (Continued) • SW Hall Boulevard is shown on the County transportation plan as part of the Countywide road system. • Highway 99W weekday average daily traffic (ADT) is 47,500 vehicles. SW Hall Boulevard weekday ADT is 13,000 vehicles. Existing Lane and Signal Locations N j - SAFEWAY t Y1LiLS i hl?GO' _ iODUM FUA-zWt i, w } ' j 1 HOVE q 3. /3n NN' , ' t B - ;t L a s~trERroH~ r F,, . d A11 At1EftOatil 7 > a,~yz1 tm 4.b W&UTO ° rt r k I'' @! `r°t3Jss5tliE'1ROlE1 t P V r 3 F -F- I P. M, BIKE LANE t 9 BUS STOP - LEFT-TURN LANE _ tc"I ~ . - THRU LANE • - - 05 - RIGHT-TURN LANE STOP SIGN 3 `S rZi -TRAFFIC SIGNAL SLOPING STUDY • Washington County hired the engineering firm of W&HPacific in late 2004 to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing improvements within the project budget that would provide substantial benefit. • W&HPacific collected field survey data and geotechnical data. i SLOPING STUDY (Continued) • Subconsultant Kittelson and Associates performed a traffic analysis. • County, ODOT and Tigard staff have met several times and reviewed this information. TRAFFIC STUDY • The traffic study analyzed the Hall/99W intersection, and also looked at intersections to the east (Highway 99W/Highway 217) and west (Greenburg Road /Main Street). • The traffic consultants used the Syncro model recommended by ODOT. NOW III condiV1011s Traffic Ex~st'n~ Now 110 a P •1 { { VML Is ci) 1 .i f 02 NjSVtSF • • ! g• •i • ; • i • • • VOLUMS-10-CAP TRAFFIC STUDY FINDINGS ~ • Currently, the Hall/99W intersection is over-capacity at the SW Hall Boulevard approaches. • To achieve adequate intersection capacity in 2025, four improvements are recommended: Northbound left turn lane Eastbound through lane Northbound through lane Westbound right turn lane old -braffis oper3t"Ons B~► 2025 , , , , , -AISTINGLANE AEN • • NCIT'y • • . 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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION PRELIMINARY PROJECT ~ FINAL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING COMPLETION ~ PERMITTING J PUBLIC INVOLVMENT AGENDA ITEM # FOR AGENDA OF June 21, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Solid Waste Rates and Program Changes Discussion PREPARED BY: Dennis Koellermeier DEPT HEAD OK (f~ CITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Staff and our consultant have concluded the annual review of our franchised Solid Waste Hauler. Based on this analysis, staff has concluded that City Council should consider solid waste rate adjustments. In addition, several new programs are being considered. City Staff and our consultant will present information and answer questions relating to this topic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Accept the presentation and direct staff to prepare a revised solid waste rate resolution and conduct a public hearing. INFORMATION SUMMARY Solid waste collection is accomplished in Tigard via a franchise system. Tigard has two franchisees, Pride Disposal and Waste Management. City codes have been enacted that explain the franchise process, the duty of the franchisees and the responsibilities of the City. City Council has the responsibility to set solid waste collection rates. Tigard is also governed in this area by Metro, which has regional solid waste management responsibilities granted it by the state legislature. Financial statements of the haulers are reviewed annually and the annual rate of return is calculated. Annual rate of return is targeted to remain between 8% and 12% and any annual review that falls outside that range automatically triggers a rate adjustment. This year the aggregate rate of return was 7.9%. The Council is also being presented with recommended changes to the recycling collection program and a proposal to adjust franchise fees to pay for anticipated recycling mandates and fund programs such as neighborhood cleanups, right-of-way cleanup and enhancement, etc. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Rate adjustments that affect aggregate profits below 8% are required by City Council Resolution 01-54A Consideration of new program costs are at the discretion of the City Council. VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY N/A ATTACHMENT LIST Solid Waste Rate Workbook 2005 Solid Waste Rate Report Summary FISCAL NOTES One aspect of the proposed rate package could increase annual city franchise revenues by approximately $101,000 to be used for anticipated expanded recycling programs to be mandated by Metro, neighborhood and right-of-way cleanups, right-of-way enhancements, etc. City of Tigard 2004 Rate Review SOLID WASTE RATE WORKBOOK • Reported Return on Reveues Residential Service Commercial Service Grand Solid Waste Recycling Yard Debris Solid Waste Recycling Drop Box Totals Collection & Service Revenues 2,846,468 69,026 6,786 3,027,848 83,085 2,133,275 8,168,488 Direct Costs of Operations 1,289,699 %of revenue 514,775 %of revenue 282,889 %of revenue 1,791,815 %of revenue 379,105 %of revenue 2,134,347 %of revenue 8,392,630 Disposal Expense 563,972 19% 0 0% 31,078 1% 1,053,311 34% 0 0% 1,196,118 56% 2,844,479 Labor Expense 301,070 10% 278,756 10% 126,152 4% 363,329 12% 194,700 6% 467,925 22% 1,731,932 Trick Expense 195,668 7% 116,306 4% 47,031 2% 141,955 5% 78,099 3% 258,798 12% 837,857 Equipment Expense 100,971 3% 48,877 2% 62,988 2% 107,306 3% 56,057 2% 94,599 4% 470,798 Franchise Fees 90,091 3% 1,389 0% 0 0% 88,847 3% 1,728 0% 55,428 3% 237,483 Other Direct Expense 37,827 1% 69,447 2% 15,640 1% 37,067 1% 48,521 2% 61,479 3% 269,981 Indirect Costs of Operations 278,839 201,140 88,528 284,889 116,374 157,862 1,127,232 Management Expense 62,402 2% 45,110 2% 18,982 1% 63,503 2% 25,923 1% 33,611 2% 249,531 Administrative Expense 92,417 3% 66,797 2% 28,268 1% 94,097 3% 38,418 1% 50,096 2% 370,093 Other Overhead Expenses 123,820 4% 89,233 3% 41,278 1% 127,089 4% 52,033 2% 74,155 3% 507,608 Total Cost 1,568,238 715,915 371,417 2,076,504 495,479 2,292,209 7,519,762 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 1,568,238 715,915 371,417 2,076,504 495,479 2,292,209 7,519,762 Franchise income 1,278,228 -646,889 -364,631 951,344 -412,394 -158,934 646,724 Return on revenues 44.91% -937.17% -5373.28% 31.42% -496.35% -7.45% 7.92% Revenues 2,922,278 3,110,933 2,133,275 8,166,486 %of revenue %of revenue Direct Costs of Operations 2,087,263 71% 2,170,920 70% 2,134,347 6,392,530 Indirect Costs of Operations 568,307 19% 401,063 13% 157,862 1,127,232 Total Cost 2,655,570 2,571,983 2,292,209 7,519,762 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 Allowable Costs 2,655,570 2,571,983 2,292,209 7,519,762 Franchise Income 266,708 538,950 -158,934 646,724 Return on revenues 2003 9.13% 17.32% -7.45% 7.92% Prepared by Bell and Associates 619/2005 City of Tigard 2004 Rate Review Adjusted Return on Reveues Automated Cart Service Container Service Grand Solid Waste Recycling Yard Debris Solid Waste Recycling Drop Box Totals Collection a Service Revenues 2,848,468 69,026 -6,786 3,027,848 83,085 2,145,575 8,178,786 Direct Costs of Operations 1,293,968 %of revenue 502,258 %of revenue 274,303 %of revenue 1,781,327 %of of, 370,824 % of revers 2,116,038 %of revenue 6,337,718 Disposal Expense 593,052 20% 0 0% 36,028 1% 1,053,311 34% 0 0% 1,196,118 56% 2,878,509 Labor Expense 301,070 10% 278,756 10% 126,152 4% 363,329 12% 194,700 6% 467,925 22% 1,731,932 Truck Expense 186,431 8% 114,451 4% 42,173 1% 138,731 4% 76,808 2% 253,539 12% 812,133 Equipment Expense 92,977 3% 48,877 2% 57,864 2% 107,306 3% 56,057 2% 94,599 4% 457,680 Franchise Fees 91,480 3% 0 0% 0 0% 90,575 3% 0 0% 55,428 3% 237,483 Other Direct Expense 28,958 1% 60,174 2% 12,086 0% 28,075 1% 43,259 1% 47,429 2% 219,981 Indirect Costs of Operations 293,993 212,270 92,794 300,193 122,686 165,296 1,187,232 Management Expense 62,402 2% 45,110 2% 18,982 1% 63,503 2% 25,923 1% 33,611 2% 249,531 Administrable Expense 92,417 3% 66,797 2% 28,268 1% 94,097 3% 38,418 1% 50,096 2% 370,093 Other Overhead Expenses 139,174 5% 100,363 3% 45,544 2% 142,593 5% 58,345 2% 81,589 4% 567,608 Total Cost 1,587,961 714,528 367,097 2,081,520 493,510 2,280,334 7,524,950 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 1,587,961 714,528 367,097 2,081,520 493,510 2,280,334 7,524,950 Franchise Income 1,258,505 -645,502 -360,311 948,328 410,425 -134,759 653,836 Return on revenues 44.21% -935.16% -5309.62% 31.25% -493.98% -6.28% 7.99% Customer Count /Drop Box Pulls 11,052 11,052 11134 815 815 6,523 Revenues 2,922,278 3,110,933 2,145,575 8,178,788 % of revenue % of revenue Direct Costa of Operations 2,070,529 71% 2,152,151 69% 2,115,038 6,337,718 Indirect Costs of Operations 599,057 20% 422,879 14% 165,296 1,187,232 Total Cost 2,669.586 2,575,030 2,280,334 7,524,950 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 Allowable Costs 2,669,586 2,575,030 2,280,334 7,524,950 Franchise Income 252,692 535,903 -134,759 653,836 Return on revenues 2004 8.85% 17.23% -6.28% 7.99% Return on revenues 2003 8.62% 20.74% -4.52% 10.29% Prepared by Bell Associates 8!1/2005 City of Tigard Projected Composite Line Item Expenses 2004 Solid Waste Rate Review January 1 to December 31, 2004 OCR Adjusted Inflation Inflation Rate Setting DCR Adjusted Inflation Inflation Rate Setting Une# Line item Description Totals Factor Amount Totals Line# Line item Description Totals Factor Amount Totals SUMMARY- DIRECT COSTS OF OPERATIONS SUMIl,4RY/NOMCT COSTS 22 Wages - Route Drivers 870,417 3.00326,113 896,53D 57 Management Salaries 197,442 2.94% 5,805 203,247 23 Wages - Utility (Helpers and Other Direct) 59 923 3.Gv l0 1,798 61,721 58 Management Payroll Tax Expense 17,596 2.94% 517 18,113 24 Wages - Mechanic 180,115 3 CCoh 5,403 185,518 ( 59 Management Medical Insurance 24,768 10.12% 2,507 27,275 25 Payroll Tax Expense 220,473 3 CC% 6,614 227,C87 60 Management Pension Plan Expense 9,725 2.94% 286 10,011 26 Medical Insurance 234,997 10.121/o 23,782 258,779 61 Management Other Benefits 0 0 0 27 Pension Plan Expense 131,468 300% 3,944 135,412 62 Administrative Salaries 266,217 2.94% 7,827 274,044 28 Other Benefits 6,238 3.00% 187 6,425 63 Administrative Payroll Tax Expense 28,309 2.94% 832 29,141 29 Training and Worker Safety 28,301 2.94% 832 29,133 64 Administrative Medical Insurance 68,600 10.12% 6,942 75,542 30 Fuel 195,176 2440% 47,623 _ 242,799 j 65 Administrative Pension Plan Expense 8,341 2.94% 245 8,586 31 Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 243,978 2.94% 7,173 251,151 66 Administrative Otter Benefits (1,374) 2.94% (40) (1,414) 32 Repairs & Maint. - Containers 8 Carts 62,125 2.94% 1,826 63,951 67 Corporate Overhead Costs 74,890 0 74,890 33 Repairs 8 Maintenance - Other Equipment 16,113 2.94% 474 16,587 68 Office Rent 54,566 2.94% 1,604 56,170 34 Repairs & Maintenance - Yard/Buildings 10,869 2.94% 320 11,189 69 Advertising and Public Education 3,650 0 3,650 35 Depreciation - Vehicles 228,910 0 228,910 70 Contributions 0 0 0 36 Depreciation - Containers & Carts 188,779 0 188,779 71 Professional Fees 78,201 2.94% 2,299 80,500 37 Depreciation - Other Equipment 32,908 0 32,908 72 Training & Worker Safety 1,107 2.94% 33 1,140 38 Depreciation - YardBuildings 25,890 0 25,890 73 Insurance 19,356 2.94% 569 19,925 39 Disposal Fees 2,878,509 5.93% 170,648 3,049,157 74 Telephone 10,225 2.94% 301 10,526 40 Processing Charges 0 0 0 75 Utilities 49,002 2.94% 1,441 50,443 41 Recycling Bins 10,633 0 10,633 76 Property Taxes/Licenses/Fees 52,925 2.94% 1,556 54,481 42 Supplies 58,733 2.94% 1,727 60,460 77 Dues & Subscriptions 9,718 2.94% 286 10,004 43 Yard Rent 118,435 0 118,435 78 Depreciation - Office Building 4,613 0 4,613 44 Vehicle Rent 0 0 0 79 Depreciation - Office Equipment 78,517 0 78,517 45 Other Equi meth Rent 22,102 294% 650 22,752 80 Repairs & Maintenance - Office 8,825 2.94% 259 9,080 81 Cleaning and Maintenance 9,281 2.94% 273 9,554 47 Property Taxes 12,944 294% 381 13,325 82 Equipment Rental 2,462 0 2,462 48 PUC/Licenses/Fees 31,767 0 31,767 83 Office Supplies 24,717 2.94% 727 25,444 49 Franchise Fees 237,483 4.78% 11,343 248,826 84 Postage 8 Freight 23,833 2.94% 701 24,534 50 Surcharges 0 0 0 85 Miscellaneous Expense 19,355 2.94% 569 19,924 51 Interest - Vehicles 56,021 0 56,021 86 Travel/Meals/lodging 8,070 0 8,070 52 Interest - Containers & Carts 37,417 0 37,417 87 Professional Meetings and Seminars 7,573 0 7,573 53 Interest - Other Equipment 28,872 0 28,872 88 Bad Debts 26,722 0 26,722 54 Interest - Yard/Buildings 0 - 0 0 89 Amortization - Route 8 Intangibles 0 0 0 55 Other Operational Expenses 64,787 2.94% 1,905 66,692 90 Amortization - Other 0 0 0 91 Interest - Route 0 0 0 92 Interest - Other 0 0 0 56 TOTAL-SUMMARY DIRECT COS 6,337,718 4.95% 314,015 6,651,735 93 TOTAL -SUMMARYINDIREC 1,187,232 35,537 1,222,765 Solid Waste Recycling & Yard Debris Driver Wage 3.00% Driver Wage 3.009A Health Ins 10.12% Health Ins 10.12% Fuel 24.40%; Fuel 24.40% Solid Waste Ti Fee 5.75% Yard Debris 20.00% Inflation 2.94% Inflation 2.94% Prepared by Bell and Associates 6/7!2005 City of Tigard Projected 2005 Results 2004 Rate Review Return on Reveues Automated Cart Service Container Service Drop Box Grand Solid Waste Recycling Yard Debris Solid Waste Recycling Totals Increase % Increase % Increase % Increase % Increase % Increase % from'04 from'04 from '04 from 104 from '04 from 104 Collection 3 Service Revenues 2,902,361 2.0% 62,376 -9.6% 6,786 0.0% 3,027,848 0.0% 83,085 0.0% 2,225,695 3.7% 8,308,151 Direct Costs of Operations 1,350,356 521,490 289,614 1,869,087 386,146 2,236,042 6,651,735 Disposal Expense 627,152 5.7% 0 43.234 20.0% 1,113,876 5.7% 0 1,264,895 5.8% 3,049,157 Labor Expense 312,999 4.0% 290,213 4.1% 131,186 4.0% 377,666 3.9% 202,251 3.9% 486,291 3.9% 1,800,606 Truck Expense 196,027 5.1% 120,663 5.4% 44,948 6.6% 150,022 8.1% 82,956 8.0% 273,968 8.1% 868,584 Equipment Expense 93,646 0.7% 49,433 1.1% 58,121 0.4% 108,793 1.4% 56,853 1.4% 95,511 1.0% 462,357 Franchise Fees 91,480 0.0% 0 0 90.575 0.0% 0 66,771 20.5% 248,826 Other Direct Expense 29,052 0.3% 61,181 1.7% 12,125 0.3% 28,155 0.3% 44,086 1.9% 47,606 0.4% 222,205 Indirect Costs of Operations 302,897 218,704 95,484 309,246 126,382 170,052 1,222,766 Management Expense 64,681 3.7% 46,757 3.7% 19,674 3.6% 65,823 3.7% 26,870 3.7% 34,838 3.7% 258,643 Administrative Expense 96,373 4.3% 69,656 2.4% 29,468 4.2% 98,121 4.3% 40,059 4.3% 52,219 4.2% 385,896 Other Overhead Expenses 141,843 1.9% 102,291 3.5% 46,342 1.8% 145,302 1.9% 59,453 1.9% 82,995 1.7% 578,226 Total Cost 1,653,253 740,194 385,098 2,178,333 512,528 2,405,094 7,874,500 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 1,653,253 740,194 385,098 2,178,333 512,528 2,405,094 7,874,500 Franchise Income 1,249,108 -677,818 -378,312 849,515 -429,443 -179,399 433,651 Return on revenues 43.04°/, 4086.66% -6674.89% 28.06% -516.87% -8.06% 5.22% Revenues 2,971,523 3,110,933 2,225,695 8,308,151 Increase % Increase % from '04 from'04 Direct Costs of Operations 2,161,460 4.4% 2,255,233 4.8% 2,235,042 6,651,735 Indirect Costs of Operations 617,085 3.0% 435,628 3.0% 170,052 1,222,765 Total Cost 2,778,545 4.1% 2,690,861 4.5% 2,405,094 7,874,500 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 2,778,545 2,690,861 2,405,094 7,874,500 Franchise Income 192,978 420,072 -179,399 433,651 2005 Projected Return on Revenues 8.49% 13.50% .8.06% 5.22% 2004 Adjusted Return on Revenues 8.65% 17.23% -6.28% 7.99% Inflation Assumptions for Line Item Expenses Changes in RevenUe Debris Residential Revenue • Driver Wage 3.00% Driver Wage 3.00% PUC 0.00% Reported customers as of Dec 31, 2004 are multiplied Health Ins 10.12% Health Ins 10.12% Drop Box Tip Fee 0.62% by the reported service to arrive at the projected revenue Fuel 24.40% Fuel 24.40% Resldentlal Material Sales Revenue Tip Fee 5.75% Yard Debris Disposal 20.00% Four year average Liab-Prop Ins 2.94% Liab-Prop Ins 2.94% Drop Box Revenue Inflation 2.94% Inflation 2.94% Increase is the pass through of the tip fee increase Prepared by Bell Associates 6/7/2005 City of Tigard 2004 Annual Rate Review Projected 2005 Results Return on Reveues with Rate Adjustments for Cart, Container, and Drop Box Services Automated Cart Service Container Service Drop Box Grand Grand Solid Waste Recycling Yard Debris Solid Waste Recycling Totals Totals With Increase Increase % Increase % Inereass % Increase % Increase % from Increase % from *04 from V4 from V4 from V4 V4 from'04 Collection & Service Revenues 2,902,381 2.0% 6$376 -9.6% 6,788 0.0% 3,027,848 0.0% 83,085 0.0% 2,225,695 3.7% 8,308,150 8,308,160 Direct Costs of Operations 1,350,355 621,491 289,610 1,869,088 386,147 2,235,042 6,661,733 6,651,733 Disposal Expense 627,152 5.8% 0 43,234 20.0% 1,113,876 5.8% 0 1,264,895 5.7% 3,049,157 3,049,157 Labor Expense 312,999 4.0% 290,213 4.1% 131,185 4.0% 377,666 3.9% 202,252 3.9% 486,291 3.9% 1,800,605 1,800,605 Truck Expense 196,027 5.1% 120,663 5.4% 44,948 6.6% 150,022 8.1% 82,956 8.0% 273,968 8.1% 868,584 868,584 Equipment Expense 93,646 0.7% 49,433 1.1% 58,120 0.4% 108,794 1.4% 56,853 1.4% 95,511 1.0% 462,357 462,357 Other Direct Expense 120,532 316.2% 61,182 1.7% 12,125 0.3% 118,730 322.9% 44,086 1.9% 114,377 141.2% 471,031 471,031 Indirect Costs of Operations 302,898 218,708 95,484 309,248 126,382 170,053 1,222,769 1,222,769 Management Expense 64,682 3.7% 46,758 3.7% 19,675 3.7% 65,823 3.7% 26,870 3.7% 34,838 3.7% 258,646 258,646 Administrative Expense 96,373 4.3% 69,657 2.4% 29,468 4.2% 98,122 4.3% 40,061 4.3% 52,219 4.2% 385,899 385,899 Other Overhead Expenses 141,842 1.9% 102,293 3.5% 46,341 1.7% 145,303 1.9% 59,451 1.9% 82,995 1.7% 578,225 578,225 Total Cost 1,653,252 740,198 385,094 2,178,336 512,529 2,405,095 7,874,503 7,874,503 Less Unallowable Costs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 1,653,252 740,198 385,094 2,178,336 512,529 2,405,095 7,874,503 7,874,503 Franchise Income 1,249,109 -677,822 -378,308 849,512 -429,444 -179,400 433,648 433,648 Return on revenues 43.04% -1086.67% -5674.83% 26.06% -516.87% -8.06% 5.22% 5.22% Customer Count / Oro Box Pulls 11,052 11,052 11,052 815 815 6,523 Average Coat per Service $ 12.47 $ 6.68 f 2.90 44,514 Total Average Rate $ 20.95 Revenues 2,971,523 3,110,933 Composite to 10% 2,225,695 8,308,150 8,765,146 117,058 Total needed to get 10% 139,648 Direct Costs of Operations 2,161,456 2,255,235 2,235,042 6,651,733 6,651,733 Indirect Costs of Operations 617,087 Av. Impact per month 435,629 Av. Impact per month 170,053 1,222,769 1,222,769 Total Cost 2,778,544 $ 0.88 Operating Costs @ 10% 2,690,865 238,992 Annual Yards 2,405,095 7,874,503 7,874,503 Lose Unallowable Coats 0 0 $ 0.58 Inc. per yard 0 0 0 Allowable Costs 2,778,544 2,690,865 $ 3.80 1.5 yd x 1 wk 2,405,095 7,874,503 7,874,503 Franchise Income 192,979 420,068 -179,400 433,646 890,643 2005 Projected Return on Revenues 6.49% 13.50% -6.06% 6.22% 10.18% 2004 Return on Revenues 8.85% 17.23% -6.28% 7.99% 7.99% Inflation Assumptions for Line Item Expenses Reventie Adjustments Solid Waste, Resi Recycling & Yard Debris Driver Wage 3.00% Yard Debris Disposal 20.00% 456,996 Amount neede to get to Composite to 10% Health Ina 10.12% 117,056 Amount neede to get to residential to 10% Fuel 24.40% 200,294 Revenue increase alloted for Drop Box Tip Fee 5.75% 139,646 Amount needed by container to get to 10% composite Liab-Prop Ins 2.94% Inflation 2.94% Prepared by Bell Associates 6r7/2005 City of 'Tigard Rate Matrix Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4 Current Every Other Level of Weekly Yard Weekly Cart Week Cart Service Debris Recycling Recycling Current Rate $ 18.75 Add: Inflation Increase $ 0.88 $ 0.88 $ 0.88 $ 0.88 New Program Cost $ 1.41 $ 0.73 $ (0.05); New Rate: 35 gal svc @ 3% FF $ 19.63 $ 21.04 $ 20.37 $ 19.58 -Franchise-Fee at 4% Add to the New Rate $ 0.27 $ 0.29 $ 0.28 $ 0.27 New Rate: 35 gal svc @ 4% FF $ 19.90 $ 21.33 $ 20.65 $ 19.85 Franchise Fee at 5% Add to the New Rate $ 0.55 $ 0.58 $ 0.57 $ 0.55 New Rate: 35 gal svc @ 5% FF $ 20.18 $ 21.62 $ 20.94 $ 20.13 Rate Increase and Franchise Fee Impact of Commercial Container Rates $ Impact % Impact 1.5 yd collected weekly Current Rate $ 114.67 Rate Increase @ $0.58 per yard 3.77 New Rate: 1.5yd weekly service 118.44 3.29% Complete container rate New Rate: 1.5yd wkly svc @ 4% FF $ 119.62 4.32% schedule and franchise fee increases on next sheet. New Rate: 1.5yd wkly svc @ 6% FF $ 120.81 5.35% Drop Box Rate Increases Exchange @ 1 hour $ 109 Compactor @ 1 hour and 15 min $ 136 Delivery @ 40 minutes $ 63 Demurrage 20 CuYds Box after 48 hours $ 5 30 CuYds Box after 48 hours $ 7 40 CuYds Box after 48 hours $ 7 Disposal Mark Up 13% or 14% (Markup is dependant on the franchsie fee rate) 'Projected'Increase'in Fracnhsie Fees Collected by the City of Tigard Weekly Yard Weekly Rec EOW Rec Cart Collection Raters -No Change -Debris Carts Cart Fees at 3% $ 3,512 $ 5,613 $ 3,062 $ (194) Fees at 4% $ 29,715 $ 37,199 $ 33,797 $ 29,457 Fees at 5% $ 59,430 $ 68,785 $ 64,533 $ 59,107 'With Rate Container Collection Rates Increase Fees at 3% $ 4,189 Fees at 4% $ 36,695 Fees at 5% $ 69,201 Based on Prior Year's Drop Box Rates Activities Fees at 3% $ 6,009 Fees at 4% $ 30,269 ~ees a 5% $ 54,529 repa by II and Associates 617/2005 City of Tigard Proposed Cart Solid Waste Collection Rates Current Proposed Residential Cart Rates Rate Rate $ Increase % Increase 20 gallon 16.10 16.90 0.80 5.0% without yard debris 13.85 1455 0.70 5.1% 35 gallon 18.75 19.65 0.90 4.8% without yard debris 16.45 17.25 0.80 4.9% 60 gallon 29.25 30.70 1.45 X5.0% 90 gallon 35.50 37.25 1.75 4.9% On Call Service 9.50 9.95 0.45 4.7% Recycling Only Bins and Yard Debris 9.96 10.45 0.49 4.9% Bins only 4.98 5.25 0.27 5.4% Yard Debris 4.98 5.25 0.27 "5.4% Commercial Cart Rates 35 gallon 18.75 19.65 60 gallon 29.25 30.70 90 gallon 35.50 37.25 Comparison of Area SW Rates West Hills Tigard Lake - Beaverton Sherwood Oswego Linn County Portland Container Size 20 gallon 16.10 15.12 N/A 15.50 15.50 18.06 20.15 * 19.10 32/35 gallon 18.75 18.98 20.34 18.00 18.00 19.65 22.15 * 22.95 60 gallon 29.25 31.14 32.55 29.50 29.50 28.51 29.45 * 27.65 90 gallon 35.50 32.84 35.80 Not 37.00 33.72 36.81 * 31.55 available Cart/Can Svc Cart Cart Cart Cart Cart Can/Cart Cart Cart Yard Debris Every other Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Every other Every other Every other week 60 gal cart 60 gal 60 gal cart 60 gal cart week week week 60 al cart cart 60 al cart 60 al cart 32 al can Recycling Weekly Weekly 60 Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly 14 gal gallon cart 60 gallon 14 gal 14 gal curby 14 gal curby 14 gal curby 14 gal curb cart curb curb Effective Date 1/1/2002 8/12004 7/12004 7/12003 7/12003 7/12004 8/12004 8/12004 -Notes: * Rate is shown with the $4.00 credit for the monthly recycling participation. Lake Oswego and West Linn both have residential collection of recyclable materials in carts; West Linn utilizes 95 gallon carts and.Lake Oswego uses 60 gallon carts. Prepared by Bell and Associates 6172005 City of Tigard Container Rate Matrix Current Rates Current Container Rates Frequency of Pick Ups per Week Container Size One Two Three Four Five 1 yard $ 89.71 $ 167.41 $ 241.99 $ 316.59 S 391.37 each additional 57.97 111.65 165.20 218.76 272.44 1.5 yard 114.67 211.04 307.34 403.64 500.03 each additional 80.00 155.29 230.55 305.80 381.10 2 yard 136.73 254.73 372.72 490.71 608.70 each additional 102.08 198.97 295.93 392.88 489.77 3 yard 180.71 342.10 503.39 664.70 826.09 each additional 146.05 286.34 426.60 566.87 707.16 4 yard 224.71 429.50 634.11 838.71 1,043.50 each additional 190.55 373.74 557.31 740.89 924.57 5 yard 268.75 516.75 764.76 1.012.77 1,260.78 each additional 234.09 461.01 687.96 914.93 1,141.85 6 yard 312.51 603.92 895.23 1,186.54 1,477.95 each additional 277.85 548.16 818.42 1,088.71 1,359.02 8 yard 401.34 779.36 1,157.39 1,535.40 1,913.42 each additional 366.69 723.61 1,080.59 1,437.57 1,794.49 Rate Increase @ $0.58 per yard % Increase per container One Two Three Four Five One Two Three Four Five 1 yard $ 92.22 $ 172.43 $ 249.52 $ 326.64 $ 403.93 2.8% 3.0% 3.1% 3.2% 3.2% each additional 60.48 116.67 172.73 228.81 285.00 4.3% 4.5% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 1.5 yard 118.44 218.57 318.64 418.71 518.87 3.3% 3.6% 3.7% 3.7% 3.8% each additional 83.77 162.82 241.85 320.87 399.94 4.7% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 2 yard 141.75 264.78 387.79 510.80 633.81 3.7% 3.9% 4.0% 4.1% 4.1% each additional 107.10 209.02 311.00 412.97 514.88 4.9% 5.0% 5.1% 5.1% 5.1% 3yard 188.24 357.17 525.99 694.84 863.76 4.2% 4.4% 4.5% 4.5% 4.6% each additional 153.58 301.41 449.20 597.01 744.83 5.2% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 5.3% 4 yard 234.76 449.59 664.25 878.89 1,093.73 4.5% 4.7% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% each additional 200.60 393.83 587.45 781.07 974.80 5.3% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5yard 281.31 541.86 802.43 1,063.00 1,323.57 4.7% 4.9% 4.9% 5.0% 5.0% each additional 246.65 486.12 725.63 965.16 1,204.64 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 6 yard 327.58 634.06 940.44 1,246.81 1,553.29 4.8% 5.0% 5.0% 5.1% 5.1% each additional 292.92 578.30 863.63 1,148.98 1,434.36 5.4% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 8 yard 421.43 819.54 1,217.66 1,615.76 2,013.88 5.0% 5.2% 5.2% 5.2% 5.3% each additional 386.78 763.79 1,140.86 1,517.93 1,894.95 5.5% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% Rate Increase @ $0.58 per yard and Franchise Fee @ 4%, $ Increase per container % Increase per container One Two Three Four Five One Two Three Four Five 1 yard $ 93.14 $ 174.16 $ 252.02 $ 329.90 $ 407.97 $ 0.92 $ 1.72 $ 2.50 $ 3.27 $ 4.04 3.8% 4.0% 4.1% 4.2% 4.2% each additional 61.09 117.84 174.46 231.09 287.85 $ 0.60 1.17 1.73 2.29 2.85 5.4% 5.5% 5.6% 5.6% 5.7% 1.5 yard 119.62 220.76 321.83 422.90 524.05 $ 1.18 2.19 3.19 4.19 5.19 4.3% 4.6% 4.7% 4.8% 4.8% each additional 84.60 164.45 244.27 324.08 403.93 $ 0.84 1.63 2.42 3.21 4.00 5.8% 5.9% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% 2 yard 143.17 267.42 391.67 515.91 640.15 $ 1.42 2.65 3.88 5.11 6.34 4.7% 5.0% 5.1% 5.1% 5.2% each additional 108.17 211.11 314.11 417.10 520.03 $ 1.07 2.09 3.11 4.13 5.15 6.0% 6.1% 6.1% 6.2% 6.2% 3 yard 190.13 360.74 531.25 701.79 872.40 $ 1.88 3.57 5.26 6.95 8.64 5.2% 5.4% 5.5% 5.6% 5.6% each additional 155.12 304.42 453.69 602.98 752.28 $ 1.54 3.01 4.49 5.97 7.45 6.2% 6.3% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 4 yard 237.10 454.09 670.89 887.68 1,104.67 $ 2.35 4.50 6.64 8.79 10.94 5.5% 5.7% 5.8% 5.8% 5.9% each additional 202.60 397.77 593.32 788.88 984.55 $ 2.01 3.94 5.87 7.81 9.75 6.3% 6.4% 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% 5 yard 284.12 547.28 810.46 1,073.63 1,336.80 $ 2.81 5.42 8.02 10.63 13.24 5.7% 5.9% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% each additional 249.11 490.99 732.89 974.81 1,216.68 $ 2.47 4.86 7.26 9.65 12.05 6.4% 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% 6.6% 6 yard 330.85 640.40 949.84 1,259.28 1,568.82 $ 3.28 6.34 9.40 12.47 15.53 5.9% 6.0% 6.1% 6.1% 6.1% each additional 295.85 584.08 872.26 1,160.47 1,448.71 $ 2.93 5.78 8.64 11.49 14.34 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 8 yard 425.65 827.74 1,229.84 1,631.92 2,034.01 $ 4.21 8.20 12.18 16.16 20.14 6.1% 6.2% 6.3% 6.3% 6.3% each additional 390.65 771.43 1,152.27 1,533.11 1,913.90 $ 3.87 7.64 11.41 15.18 18.95 6.5% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.7% Prepared by Bell Associates 6114/2005 City of Tigard Drop Box Rates Proposed Rates Service Rate Exchange @ I hour $ 109 Compactor @ 1 hour and 15 min $ 136 Delivery @ 40 minutes $ 63 Demurrage remains the same Current Rates Comparison of the Current Rates to the Proposed Rates Single Service 10 CuYds $ 116.05 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Current Proposed Increase 20 CuYds $ 116.05 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Rate Rate and % 30 CuYds $ 139.87 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee 20 yard occasional with 3.5 tons of MSW 386.80 396.38 $ 9.58 40 CuYds $ 168.57 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Delivery Fee - $ 63.25 2.5% Exchange Service Haul Fee 116.05 109.05 10 CuYds $ 103.68 +Disposal Fee Box Rent 10.00 10.00 20 CuYds $ 103.68 per CuYd +Disposal Fee Disposal 260.75 214.08 30 CuYds $ 126.89 per CuYd+Disposal Fee 40 CuYds $ 155.29 per CuYd+Disposal Fee 30 yard occasional with 2.5 tons of Dry Waste $ 322.95 $ 380.75 $ 57.81 Compactors Delivery Fee - $ 63.25 17.9% 10 CuYds $ 119.02 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Haul Fee 139.87 109.05 20 CuYds $ 124.63 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Box Rent 13.20 13.20 30 CuYds $ 164.18 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Disposal 169.88 195.26 40 CuYds $ 188.43 +Actual disposal cost and franchise fee Demurrage $ 5.00 20 CuYds Box after 48 hours 40 yard occasional with 1.5 tons of Dry Waste $ 283.70 $ 302.65 $ 18.96 $ 6.60 30 CuYds Box after 48 hours Delivery Fee - $ 63.25 6.7% $ 6.60 40 CuYds Box after 48 hours Haul Fee 168.57 109.05 Setting the drop box rate based on three components is the best way to arrive at a cost of service. Box Rent 13.20 13.20 The first step is to determine the cost per hour of drop box service. Once the cost is calculated, then Disposal 101.93 117.16 the average time is used to calculate the service component of the rate. Drop Box service has a 20 yard compactor with 5 tons of MSW $ 497.13 $ 564.47 composite cost of service of $109 per hour. The $109 includes the margin and applicable franchise Haul Fee 124.63 136.31 $ 67.34 and local fees on the haul component. The second component is the demurrage, if applicable for the Disposal 372.50 428.16 13.5% service. The demurrage rate is based on the size of the container. I recommend using the existing rates for demurrage. The third component is the disposal fee. The disposal fee is viewed by many as 30 yard compactor with 7 tons of MSW $ 685.68 $ 735.74 a pass through fee, so most jurisdictions do not allow the franchised companies to charge applicable Haul Fee 164.18 136.31 $ 50.06 franchise fees or margin on the disposal costs. What has been done in the past is to predict drop box Disposal 521.50 599.43 7.3% pulls into the future and set rates based on past activities. Because of the unpredictable nature of the drop box business, this methodology of rate setting has not proven to be reliable. 40 yard compactor with 8 tons of MSW $ 784A3 $ 821.37 Haul Fee 188.43 136.31 $ 36.94 Reviewing the analysis to the left shows if the haulers collected the margin on disposal, then the Disposal 596.00 685.06 4.7% reported ROR would have been approximately 2.4%. If they are running very efficient and pulling 20 yard exchange with 2 tons of MSW $ 262.68 $ 290.31 boxes within the time parameters, then 10% could be achieved. Haul Fee 103.68 109.05 $ 27.63 Box Rent 10.00 10.00 10.5°,6 The cost of service rate is made up of three components: 1) haul fee, 2) demurrage (if applicable), 3) Disposal 149.00 171.26 disposal with margin and fees. This is why when a drop box service is rendered in the open markets, the disposal fees are a little higher than the posted gate rate at the disposal facilities. 30 yard exchange with 3 tons of Dry Waste $ 343.94 $ 356.56 Haul Fee 126.89 109.05 $ 12.62 The current Tigard (Pride Recycling) rate to be accessed to drop box customers would be $65.26 Box Rent 13.20 13.20 3.7% per ton on wet waste. The tip fee is $74.50, the margin is $8.28, and the franchise fee is $2.48. Disposal 203.85 234.31 The proposed rate a 20 yard one time box dropped for seven days with 4 tons of wet garbage would 40 yard exchange with 6 tons of MSW $ 615A9 $ 636.04 be $63 for the delivery, $25 for demurrage, $119 for the haul fee to be disposed (exchange rate), Haul Fee 155.29 109.05 $ 20.55 and a disposal fee of $341. Total cost for the service and disposal is $548. The current rate is $439. Box Rent 13.20 13.20 3.3% Disposal 447.00 513.79 Prepared by Bell and Associates 6!7/2005 City of Tigard Weekly Cart Collection Key Assumptions 2004 Solid Waste Rate Review Expenses from January 1 to December 31, 2004 and Inflated over 18 months DCR Franchised Adjustments Adjustments Final Linea Line item Description Totals Debit Credit Totals RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING Collection Cost per hour Cost Savings Add'I Costs Totals 22 Wages - Route Drivers 144,393 4.40=5 6,353 150,736 17.82 5,828 144,908 23 Wages - Utility (Helpers and Other Direct) 0 4.40% 0 0 - - 0 Truck Costs 24 Wages - Mechanic 27,543 4.401/. 1,212 28,755 3.40 1,112 27,643 hide: 2 Trucks at $200K depreciated over 7 years 25 Payroll Tax Expense 36,059 4.4055 1,587 37,646 4.45 1,456 36,190 MO: 1 Truck at $200K times 26 Medical Insurance 43,505 10.12% 4,403 47,908 5.66 1,852 46,055 $ 77,143 cost per year 27 Pension Plan Expense 20,833 4.401/1 917 21,750 2.57 SO 20,909 Cart Costs 28 Other Benefits 884 4.40% 39 923 0.11 36 887 11,137 Carts to distribute @ $45 each 29 Training and Worker Safety 5,549 4.40% 244 5,793 0.68 (290) 6,083 71,595 cost per year over 7 years 30 Fuel 18,869 24401/. 4,604 23,473 J 3.45 (1,460) 24,933 31 Repairs 8 Maintenance - Vehicles 45,444 4.40% 2,000 47,444 6.97 23,722 23,722 Monthly Cost $ 3,001 with 7% interest 32 Repairs 8 Maint - Containers 8, Carts 3,184 4.40% 141 3,335 0.49 1,657 1,667 Annual Cost $ 36,012 33 Repairs 8 Maintenance - Other Equipment 2,240 4.40% 99 2,339 0.34 (145) 2,484 Trucks $ 108,037 34 Repairs 8 Maintenance - Yard/Buildings 1,812 4.40% 80 1,892 1,892 35 Depreciation - Vehicles 27,632 0 27,632 49,511 77,143 Monthly Cart Costs $0.68 with 7% interest 36 Depreciation - Containers 8 Carts 1,156 0 1,156 70,439 71,595 Monthly Cart Costs $ 0.54 without interest 37 Depreciation - Other Equipment 5,937 0 5,937 7,000 12,937 Annual Cart Cost $ 71,595 38 Depreciation - Yard/Buildings 4,802 0 4,802 4,802 39 Disposal Expense 0 0 0 43,145 (43,145) Total Equipment Cost 40 Processing Charges 0 0 0 11,582 (11,582) rucks $ 756,260 485,780.49 41 Recycling Bins 10,633 0 10,633 8,506 2,127 Carts 631,685 42 Supplies 10,446 4.40% 460 10,906 1.60 (678) 11,584 43 Yard Rent 21,102 0 21,102 21,102 lass 8 Oil Truck (Cost to Retro fit) 44 Vehicle Rent . 0 0 0 0 $35,000 Total Costs 45 Other E ui ment Rent 3,040 4.40% 134 3,174 0.47 (197) 3,371 $7,000 5 year fife 15 1.23 (522) 8,912 47 Property Taxes 1,209 4.40% 53 1,262 0.19 (78) 1,341 Increase In Material Collected 48 PUC/Licenses/Fees 2,467 0.00% 0 2,467 0.36 (153) 2,620 pounds per customer per week 49 Franchise Fees 0 0 0 0 579 Increase in annual tons collected 50 Surcharges 0 0 0 0 $ 11,582 Recycling Material Sales Rev 51 Interest- Vehicles 10,793 0 10,793 1.59 (671) 20,101 31,565 $ 43,145 Disposal Savings 18,646 .41 Cost savings per customer per month 53 Interest - Other Equipment 5,355 0 5,355 0.79 (333) 5,688 54 Interest - YardBuildings 0 0 0 0 Pride Productivity 55 Other Operational Expenses 32,458 4.40% 1,428 33,886 4.98 (2,107) 16,706 52,699 4,160 2 FTEsto collect paper and containers 2,080 1 FTE to collect glass and oil 56 TOTAL - SUMMARY DIRECT COSTS 502,258 24,105 526,363 58.17 93,112 175,526 WM10 Productivity 1,373 .67 FTEs to collect paper and containers 520 .25 FTE to collect glass and oil Increase (Decrease) in Cost 82,415 Start Up Costs Margin 9,157 Flyers and Outreach Materials @ $1.50 per customer Franchise Fee 2,832 $ 16,706 Total Increase for Cart Program 94,404 Approximate Monthly Cost per Customer $ 0.71 Prepared by Bell Associates 6!1/2005 v City of Tigard 2005 Solid Waste Rate Report Summary Rate-Making Methodology Reports Both licensed haulers submit a detailed financial report to the City in March. The report provides line-item costs and revenues associated with providing service in Tigard, and combined line item totals for their non- Tigard operations. The City contracted with a Bell & Associates, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with expertise in solid waste collection operations to assist City staff in reviewing the reports and making adjustments as needed to the reported costs and revenues based on predictive tests that tie costs and revenues to customer classes. Consolidated Report Once adjustments to costs and revenues are completed, the financial data from each of the haulers is combined into one report, showing the collection systems total revenues and expenses. From this consolidated report staff and its contracted CPA calculate the system's return-on-revenue, which provides a measure of the adequacy of rates. The return-on-revenue is percentage derived from a simple calculation: total revenues minus total expenses, divided by total revenues. Return-on-Revenue Targets Tigard Revised Code (TMC Chapter 11.04) and the City Council's policy establish a return-on-revenue target of "approximately 10%." This is the target for rate-setting based on the consolidated financial report, rather than the target for each individual hauler. Applied in practice over the past decade, this has meant that the City accepts a range in the overall return-on-revenue of between 8% and 12%, and tries to recalibrate the rates when the return-on-revenue falls below or goes above that range. In principle, the City aims to hit the targeted return- on-revenue not only for the overall system, but for the three distinct lines-of-service within it: residential, commercial container, and drop box. Overall Residential Commercial Drop Box Projected 2005 Return-on- 5.2% 6.5% 13.5% -8% Revenue without rate increases The proposed rate increases would bring the overall system to 10%. The last time rates were adjusted in Tigard was January 2002. Residential and drop box rates were increased and container rates were decreased. The change lasted 3 years and eight months. Although no one can predict with certainty the time between rate adjustments due to economic factors out of the control of the franchised haulers, we are optimistic that the rates would last at least 18 months given the current programs within the City of Tigard. Factors Driving Rate Increases Cost Changes from 2003 to 2005 Last rate increase was January 2002 Hauler wages 8% Hauler medical costs 27% Garbage disposal costs 10% Yard debris processing facility costs 20% Fuel 64% Hauler management and administrative costs 8% Most of the increases above are self-explanatory, but yard debris warrants an explanation. Yard Debris Processing Facility Costs Haulers deliver yard debris to private facilities that compost or chip it for retail or wholesale markets. These facilities charge haulers a per cubic yard fee for the material they receive. This fee has increased dramatically over the last six months as these facilities begin to make, or put money aside for, major capital investments in response to Department of Environmental Quality rules that will take effect in 2009. These rules will require improvements to minimize the facilities' impact on water and air quality. Proposed Rate Increases Residential Rates The proposal would increase rates for the weekly services as follows: 20-gallon cart $0.80 per month 5.0% 35-gallon cart $0.90 per month 4.8% 60-gallon cart $1.45 per month 5.0% 90-gallon cart $1.75 per month 4.9% Rates for businesses and small multifamily complexes with cart service would increase approximately 5%. Comparison to Other Jurisdictions RESIDENTIAL Tigard Washington Portland Beaverton Lake West Linn Proposed Count Proposed Oswego 20-gallon $16.90 $18.06 $17.20 $15.50 $15.12 N/A .35-gallon $19.65 $19.65 $21.30 $18.00 $18.98 $20.34 60-gallon $30.70 $28.51 $26.30 $29.50 $31.14 $32.55 90-gallon $37.25 $33.72 $29.85 $37.00 $32.84 $35.80 Considerations in Comparing Rates • Tigard's proposed cart rates are at full cost-of-service. • There are numerous other differences in variables affecting cost, including proximity to transfer stations, traffic congestion, customer density, union contract terms etc. Commercial Container Rates There are 84 service options for commercial containers. This proposal would increase rates by 2.8% for the smaller generators of waste and up to 5.6% for the larger generators of waste. The increase would range from $2.51 per month for the lowest level of service (1 yard container collected weekly: estimated weigh is 585 pounds a month) to $100.46 for the highest level (8 yard container collected 5 times a week: estimated weight is 23,400 pounds a month). Comparison to Other Jurisdictions COMMERCIAL Tigard Washington Beaverton Clackamas Hillsboro CONTAINER Proposed County Select Service Levels 1- and once/week $92.22 $79.68 $83.36 $82.49 $75.15 2-yard twice/week $264.78 $212.64 $250.34 $257.01 $217.00 3-yard three times/week $525.99 $423.85 $501.48 $501.76 $444.71 6-yard twice/week $634.06 $531.35 $607.05 $586.05 $565.88 Comparing container rates to neighboring jurisdictions in the case of Tigard can be misleading if the only basis is the rate. The average rate of the reported jurisdictions is 10 to 15% lower than the City's proposed rate. The reason for the disparity is the recycling component of the commercial container rates. Oregon Revised Statue 459A established the precedent followed by most of Oregon's municipalities of not separating recycling collection costs from solid waste collection costs in the setting of rates'. All Portland metropolitan area jurisdictions "lump" recycling costs into their respective line of business; commercial or residential. Tigard has an aggressive commercial program that collects more recoverable materials than any other jurisdiction in Washington County. The following table compares key measurements of success against the Cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro. Commercial Rec clip Measurement Tigard Beaverton Hillsboro Reported Container Customers 815 1,108 1,040 Reported Weekly Stops 1,085 1,365 1,402 Collected Materials Tons 9,375 4,945 3,727 Reported Truck Hours 3,979 5,379 6,787 Tons per Truck Hour 2.36 .92 .55 Collected Solid Waste Tons 14,722 21,333 19,862 Ratio of SW to Recycling Tons 1.57 4.31 5.33 Commercial customers expect the haulers in Tigard to provide timely and frequent solid waste and recycling services. For every ton and a half of collected solid waste, Tigard businesses divert one ton of recoverable material from the landfill. Over 50% of all commercial customers have recycling collected more than once a week. Drop Box Rates The new methodology results in rate impacts on customers that vary according to the quantity of debris in their drop boxes. Disposal charges (versus hauling charges) for drop boxes are directly tied to the exact weight of each load. By contrast, disposal charges for residential and commercial container customers are built into the rates as averages, since any one customers garbage is mixed with others in a single truck. Here are the projected impacts of the proposed rates: Service Type Projected Change in Total Rate Paid er Haul Repeat Service Range from 4% decrease to 10% increase (businesses and multifamily customers that have on-going service Repeat Compactor Service Range from 4% decrease to 13% increase (businesses and large multifamily customers Occasional Service Range from 6% decrease to 25% increase one-time use o a drop box) Comparison to Other jurisdictions These are difficult comparisons to make because of all the rate scenarios under the new methodology used by Tigard, but they are representative of common service levels. The rates below include hauling, disposal, rent, delivery, and fees paid to the jurisdiction. DROP BOXES Tigard Washington Beaverton Clackamas Hillsboro Proposed County County Select Service Levels 30-yard repeat with 4 tons $462 $412 $432 $432 $412 30-yard compactor with 6 tons $650 $588 $692 $585 $588 20-yard single use with 2.5 tons $396 $276 $288 $281 $276 OPTIONS FOR REDUCING RATE INCREASES There are few options for reducing the amount of the proposed rate increases and none that will have a major impact. Under the proposed rates, approximately 87% of system costs are attributable to the actual hauler expenditures associated with providing garbage, recycling and yard debris services: trucks, wages, benefits, disposal fees etc. These costs are all closely examined by City staff for reasonableness. To reduce them the City would need to reduce collection services, and arguably the only truly feasible one would be residential recycling collection. This is illustrated in the chart below. The other 13% percent of system costs is represented by the haulers' return-on-revenue and City franchise fees. Reduction impacts are also illustrated in the chart below. Residential Container Drop Box Impact Rates Rates Rates • Significant customer dissatisfaction • Possible increase in recoverable Reduce Residential materials thrown away as garbage Recycling Service $0.75 per • Directly conflicts with Metro's to Every Other month Regional Solid Waste Management Week (using the 14 Plan gallon curbys) • Must obtain a waiver from Oregon DEQ • Reduced revenue to hauler Increases Increases Increases • Conflict with City policy to calibrate Reduce Return-on- would drop rates at 10% return Revenue to 9% would drop by 1% to would drop • Residential rates would be decreased by by 1 /0 1.5% by 1 /o only $0.10 per month. 459A.085 City, county authority to issue collection service franchises; opportunity to recycle; rates. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that providing for collection service including but not limited to the collection of recyclable material as part of the opportunity to recycle is a matter of statewide concern. (2) The exercise of the authority granted by this section is subject to ORS 221.735 and 459.085 (3). (3) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that a city or county may displace competition with a system of regulated collection service by issuing franchises which may be exclusive if service areas are allocated. The city or county may recognize an existing collection service. A city or county may award or renew a franchise for collection service with or without bids or requests for proposals. (4) In carrying out the authority granted by this section, a city or county acts for and on behalf of the State of Oregon to carry out: (a) The purposes of ORS 459.015; (b) The requirements of ORS 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665; (c) Waste reduction programs; and (d) The state solid waste management plan. (5) After October 15, 1983, a city or a county may continue, extend or renew an existing franchise or grant a new franchise for collection service. If a city or county, in furtherance of ORS 459.005 to 459.426, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665, has granted a collection service franchise before October 15, 1983, it may treat the franchise as if adopted under this section. (6)(a) If a collection service franchise is continued, extended, renewed or granted on or after October 15, 1983, the opportunity to recycle shall be provided to a franchise holder's customers no later than July 1, 1986. This subsection does not apply to that portion of the opportunity to recycle provided at or in connection with a disposal site under ORS 459.250. (b) The opportunity to recycle may be provided by: (A) The person holding the franchise; (B) Another person who provides the opportunity to recycle to the franchise holder's customers; or (C) A person who is granted a separate franchise from the city or county solely for the purpose of providing the opportunity to recycle. (c) In determining who shall provide the opportunity to recycle, a city or county shall first give due consideration to any person lawfully providing recycling or collection service on June 1, 1983, if the person continues to provide the service until the date the determination is made and the person has not discontinued the service for a period of 90 days or more between June 1, 1983, and the date the city or county makes the determination. (7) In granting a collection service franchise, the city or county may: (a) Prescribe the quality and character of and rates for collection service and the minimum requirements to guarantee maintenance of service, determine level of service, select persons to provide collection service and establish a system to pay for collection service. (b) Divide the regulated area into service areas, grant franchises to persons for collection service within the service areas and collect fees from persons holding such franchises. (8) The rates established under this section shall be just and reasonable and adequate to provide necessary collection service. The rates established by the city or county shall allow the person holding the franchise to recover any additional costs of providing the opportunity to recycle at the minimum level required by ORS 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665 or at a higher level of recycling required by or permitted by the city or county. The rates shall also allow the person to recover the costs of education, promotion and notice of the opportunity to recycle provided by a person holding a franchise. (9) Instead of providing funding for the opportunity to recycle through rates established pursuant to subsection (8) of this section, a city or county may provide an alternative method of funding all or part of the opportunity to recycle. (10) In establishing service areas, the city or county shall consider: (a) The policies contained in ORS 459.015; (b) The requirements of ORS 459.250 and 459A.005 to 459A.665; (c) Any applicable local or regional solid waste management plan approved by the Department of Environmental Quality; (d) Any applicable waste reduction plan approved by the department; and (e) The need to conserve energy, increase efficiency, provide the opportunity to recycle, reduce truck traffic and improve safety. (11) A city or county may further restrict competition by permitting one or more collection service franchise holders to cooperate to provide the opportunity to recycle if the city or county finds that such cooperation will: (a) Improve collection service efficiency; (b) Guarantee an adequate volume of material to improve the feasibility and effectiveness of recycling; (c) Increase the stability of recycling markets; or (d) Encourage joint marketing of materials or joint education and promotion efforts. (12) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority granted to a city or county. A city or county's exercise of authority under this section is not intended to create any presumption regarding an activity of the local government unit not addressed in this section. This section shall not be construed to mean that it is the policy of Oregon that other local government activities may not be exercised in a manner that supplants or limits economic competition. (Formerly 459.200; 1993 c.560 §84] Solid Waste Rate Setting in the City of Tigard Presented to the Tigard City Council Authority over SW Programs • ORS 459 and ORS 459A 459.017(b) Local government units have the primary responsibility for planning for solid waste management. 459A.085 City, county authority to issue collection service franchises; opportunity to recycle; rates. Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 11.04, Section 11.04.090 codifies how solid waste rates are to be established and the specific time (June 1) for implementation. Rate Setting and Review Process • A rate review is the critical examination of the financial and operational report submitted by the contracted haulers to determine and report the cost of services. The Established Standard Procedure for the City of Tigard; • Submission of the annual report to the City by March 1 • Analysis of all the submitted reports • Selected site visits to review supporting documents • Adjustments, if necessary, to the cost reports • Consolidation of the reports • Reporting of the review results in detail and in summary 2004 Rate Review Process System Performance 2004 Adjusted 2005 Projected Return on Revenue Return on Revenue Cart / 8.65% 6.49% Residential Container / 17.23% 13-50% Commercial Drop Box -6.28% -8.06% System 7.99% 5.22% Composite Projecting the Current Year • Upon the posting of adjustments to the detailed Labor 13.00% c ost reports, the next step Health Insurance 10.12% is the projection of the current year results. The Fuel 24.40% City and haulers rely on a Solid Waste Disposal 5.75% high level of detail, therefore, a blanket CPI Yard Debris Disposal 20.00% adjustment of revenues and expenses is Property Insurance 2.94% unacceptable for the Inflation 2.94% projection. Rate Setting Process 1. Determine the Cost of Services (Rate Review process) 2. The revenue requirement for these services is 10% in the City of Tigard 3. Allocate revenue requirement over the collection base (carts, containers, or drop box) 4. Recommendation for rate change submitted to City Council. Commercial Rates - Container and Drop Box Changes Using the new rate methodology for drop box service I projected revenue for 2004 to be $65,534. This is an increase of $200,294 from the reported results. Because this method of setting drop box rates is relatively new to the franchised jurisdictions of the Metro area, there is a risk that it may not generate enough revenue to return the haulers the contracted margin. I expect it to bring in more than the projected $65,000; however, in order to reduce the risk to the haulers if this methodology doesn't return the projected amount, the remaining revenue shortfall of approximately $140,000 will be subsidized by container service. (See page 19 of the Council agenda and the additional hand out for further details) Proposed Cart /Residential Rates Rate changes due primarily to Increases in Inflation and Disposal • The proposal would increase rates for all weekly services effective August 1, 2005. • 20-gallon cart: $0.80 per month to $16.90, a 5.0% increase • 35-gallon cart: $0.90 per month to $19.65, a 4.8% increase • 60-gallon cart: $1.45 per month to $30.70, a 5.0% increase • 90-gallon cart: $1.75 per month to $37.25, a 4.9% increase Proposed Container Rates • There are 84 service options for commercial containers. This proposal would increase rates by 2.8% for the smaller generators of waste and up to 5.6% for the larger generators of waste (effective August 1, 2005). The increase would range from $2.51 per month for the lowest level of service (1 yard container collected weekly: estimated weigh is 585 pounds a month) to $100.46 for the highest level (8 yard container collected 5 times a week: estimated weight is 23,400 pounds a month). Proposed Drop Box Rates • The new methodology results in Service Type Projected Change in rate impacts on customers that Total Rate per Haul vary according to the quantity of Repeat Service Range from 4% debris in their drop boxes. (business and industrial) decrease to 10% Disposal charges (versus hauling increase charges) for drop boxes are directly tied to the exact weight of Repeat Compactor Range from 4% each load. By contrast, disposal Service (businesses and decrease to 13% charges for residential and large multifamily increase customers) commercial container customers are built into the rates as Occasional Service Range from 6% averages, since any one (one-time use of a drop decrease to 25% customers garbage is mixed with Box: primarily residential) increase others in a single truck. Effective August 1, 2005 New Programs for the Council to Consider • Residential Programs Cart Recycling Weekly Yard Debris Collection • Commercial Program Organic (Food) Collection • Administrative Solid Waste Administration and Support Staff Recommendation of Proposed Programs • Implement the Residential Cart Collection (January 1, 2007 Rollout) Rate Increase is $0.71 per customer per month 35 gallon service would increase from $19.65 to $20.36 (77% of the Tigard residential base has this level of service) • Maintain the Current Level of Yard Debris Service • Table Commercial Organic Collection for Future Consideration Staff Recommendation of Proposed Programs • Increase Franchise Fee from 3% to 4% Increase in revenue would be approximately $101,000 for additional staff support of solid waste and recycling programs and community enhancement projects Impact is $0.28 per month for the 35 gallon cart customer and $0.92 per month for each yard of container service The table below is a comparison of current franchise fee percentages of neighboring jurisdictions Washington Hillsboro King Durham Beaverton Lake West Tualatin Portland County City Oswego Linn 3% 3% 3% 4% 4%Res- 5% 5% 5% 5% 4.5% Com AGENDA ITEM # (0 FOR AGENDA OF June 21, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Discuss Amending TMC 7.40.180 - Amend Hours of Work for Construction Noise PREPARED BY: Jim HendM DEPT HEAD OK ITY MGR OK ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Should Council amend the Tigard Municipal Code (TMC), Section 7.40.180, to revise the hours allowed for construction noise? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Provide staff with direction on whether the permitted hours in Section 7.40.180 should be revised or remain as currently written. INFORMATION SUMMARY Council has requested a discussion of Tigard Municipal Code Article 7 regarding Prohibition on Excessive Noise. The exception to noise levels regarding construction and the allowable hours for such noise are found in Chapter 7 of the Tigard Municipal Code, which was last revised in 1990. Construction noise includes those activities associated with development projects, home construction, and home improvement activities, such as deck construction, etc. Due to a citizen complaint about excessive construction noise, staff has gathered allowable noise regulation information from 19 other jurisdictions. The intent is to compare the City of Tigard regulations against the 19 other jurisdictions to determine whether the City's ordinance is consistent with others. Positive aspects of limiting construction noise could include being more in line with other jurisdictions and being responsive to citizen concerns. A negative aspect of limiting construction noise is it still does not address the fundamental issue that jurisdictions exempt construction activity from noise standards at certain times. During the hours that construction activities are allowed, the noise is exempt from the noise standards. The hours of operation do not address this concern. Another negative aspect could be that time limitations apply to homeowners as well as contractors. A homeowner constructing a deck or fence is subject to the same time limits as contractors. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Keep the existing language found in Chapter 7 of the Tigard Municipal Code. VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY N/A ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: TMC Chapter 7.40 Attachment 2: Construction Noise Comparison by Jurisdiction FISCAL NOTES There is no budgetary impact. e Attachment 1 TIGARD Chapter 7.40 NUISANCES ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 7.40.010 Short Title. 7.40.010 Short Title. The ordinance codified in this chapter shall 7.40.020 Definitions. be known as the "nuisance ordinance," and may 7.40.030 Nuisances Designated--Class 1 also be referred to herein as "this chapter." (Ord. Infraction. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(1)), 1986). ARTICLE II. PUBLIC HEALTH 7.40.020 Definitions. NUISANCES As used in this chapter: 7.40.040 Nuisances Affecting The Public Health. A. "Responsible party" means the person responsible for curing or remedying a nuisance, ARTICLE III. NUISANCES AFFECTING which includes: PUBLIC SAFETY. 1. The owner of the property, or the 7.40.050 Noxious Vegetation. owner's manager or agent or other person in 7.40.060 Trees. control of the property on behalf of the owner; 7.40.070 Streets And Sidewalks. 7.40.080 Vehicles Not To Drop Material 2. The person occupying the property, On Streets. including bailee, lessee, tenant or other person 7.40.090 Greenway Maintenance. having possession; 7.40.100 Open Storage Of Junk. 7.40.110 Attractive Nuisances. 3. The person who is alleged to have 7.40.120 Scattering Rubbish. committed the acts or omissions, created or allowed the condition to exist, or placed the object ARTICLE IV. NUISANCES AFFECTING or allowed the object to exist on the property. THE PUBLIC PEACE (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(2)), 1986). 7.40.130 Prohibition On Excessive 7.40.030 Nuisances Designated--Class I Noises. Infraction. 7.40.140 Sound Measurement. 7.40.150 Definitions. A. The acts, omissions, conditions or 7.40.160 Noise Limits. objects specifically enumerated in this chapter are 7.40.170 Prohibited Noises. hereby declared to be a public nuisance. 7.40.180 Exceptions. 7.40.190 Maximum Limit For Certain B. In addition to the nuisances specifically Activities. enumerated within this chapter, every other thing, 7.40.200 Evidence. substance or act which is determined by the Council to be offensive, injurious or detrimental ARTICLE VI. VIOLATION--PENALTY to the public health, safety or welfare of the City is declared to be a nuisance. 7.40.210 Penalty For Chapter Violations. 7-40-1 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD C. All nuisances shall constitute a Class 1 G. Cesspools. Cesspools or septic tanks civil infraction and shall be processed according that are in an unsanitary condition or which cause to the procedures established in Chapter 1.16 of an offensive odor; this code, Civil Infractions. (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(3)), 1986). H. Animals. Animals, including livestock or buildings for the purpose of maintaining ARTICLE 11. PUBLIC HEALTH livestock or animals, maintained in such places or NUISANCES. in such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate 7.40.040 Nuisances Affecting The Public vicinity, or maintaining the premises in such a Health. manner as to be a breeding place or likely breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests; No person shall cause or permit a nuisance affecting the public health. The following are I. Removal of Carcasses. An animal nuisances affecting the public health: carcass permitted to remain on public property or to be exposed on public property for a period of A. Privies. An open vault or privy time longer than is necessary to remove or dispose constructed and maintained within the City, of the carcass. except those constructed or maintained in connection with construction projects in J. Maintenance on Private Property of a accordance with the State Health Division Dangerous Building. A "dangerous building" is regulations; one or more of the following: B. Debris. Accumulations of debris, 1. A structure that, for the want of rubbish, manure and other refuse that affect the proper repairs or by reason of age and dilapidated health of surrounding persons; condition, by reason of poorly installed electrical wiring or equipment, defective chimney, defective C. Stagnant Water. Stagnant water which gas connection, defective heating apparatus, or for affords a breeding place for mosquitoes and other any other cause or reason, is especially liable to insect pests; fire, and that is so situated or occupied as to endanger any other building or property or human D. Water Pollution. Pollution of a body of life; water, well, spring, stream or drainage ditch by sewage, industrial wastes, or other substances 2. A structure containing combustible placed in or near the water in a manner that will or explosive material, rubbish, rags, waste, oils, cause harmful material to pollute the water; gasoline or flammable substance of any kind, especially liable to cause fire or danger to the E. Odor. Any animal, substance or safety of the building, premises, or to human life; condition on the premises that is in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable 3. A structure that is kept or at a property line, or that is in an insanitary maintained or is in a filthy or unsanitary condition; condition, especially liable to cause the spread of contagious or infectious disease or diseases; F. Surface Drainage. Drainage of liquid wastes from private premises; 4. A structure in such weak or 7-40-2 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD weakened condition, or dilapidated or deteriorated abutting on the property. The owner or condition as to endanger any person or property responsible party shall cut down or destroy grass, by reason of probability of partial or entire shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious collapse. (Ord. 86-39 §1(Exhibit A), 1986; Ord. vegetation as often as needed to prevent them 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(4)), 1986). from becoming unsightly or, in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or ARTICLE III. NUISANCES AFFECTING from going to seed. (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit PUBLIC SAFETY. C(5)(1)), 1986). 7.40.050 Noxious Vegetation. 7.40.060 Trees. A. The term "noxious vegetation" does not A. No owner or responsible party shall include vegetation that constitutes an agricultural permit tree branches or bushes on the property to crop, unless that vegetation is a health hazard, a extend into a public street or public sidewalk in a fire hazard or a traffic hazard, and it is vegetation manner which interferes with street or sidewalk within the meaning of Subsection B of this traffic. It shall be the duty of an owner or section. responsible party to keep all tree branches or bushes on the premises which adjoin the public B. The term "noxious vegetation" includes: street or public sidewalk, including the adjoining parking strip, trimmed to a height of not less than 1. Weeds more than ten inches high; eight feet above the sidewalk and not less than ten feet above the street. 2. Grass more than ten inches high and not within the exception stated in Subsection B. No owner or responsible party shall A of this section; allow to stand any dead or decaying tree that is in danger of falling or otherwise constitutes a hazard 3. Poison oak, poison ivy, or similar to the public or to persons or property on or near vegetation; the property. (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(5)(2)(a) and (b)), 1986). 4. Dead trees, dead bushes, stumps and any other thing likely to cause fire; 7.40.070 Streets And Sidewalks. 5. Blackberry bushes that extend into The owner or responsible party shall keep a a public thoroughfare or across a property line; public street and/or sidewalk abutting their property free from earth, rock and other debris 6. Vegetation that is a health hazard; and other objects that may obstruct or render the street or sidewalk unsafe for its intended use. 7. Vegetation that is a health hazard (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(5)(2)(c)), 1986). because it impairs the view of a public thoroughfare or otherwise makes use of the 7.40.080 Vehicles Not To Drop Material thoroughfare hazardous. On Streets. C. No owner or responsible party shall The owner or operator of any vehicle allow noxious vegetation to be on the property or engaged in the transportation of excavation or in the right-of-way of a public thoroughfare construction materials shall be responsible for 740-3 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD keeping the public streets and sidewalks free from 7.40.100 Open Storage Of Junk. such materials, including but not limited to, earth, rock and other debris that may obstruct or render No person or responsible party shall deposit, the street or sidewalk unsafe for its intended use. store, maintain or keep on any real property, (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(5)(2)(d)), 1986). except in a fully enclosed storage facility, building or garbage receptacle, any of the following: 7.40.090 Greenway Maintenance. A. An icebox or refrigerator, or similar A. The owner or responsible party shall be container, which seals essentially airtight, without responsible for the maintenance of the property, first removing the door; subject to an easement to the City or to the public for greenway purposes. Except as otherwise B. Inoperable, partially dismantled provided by this section and Sections 7.40.050 automobiles, trucks, bus, trailer or other vehicle through 7.40.120, the standards for maintenance equipment or parts thereof in a state of disrepair, shall be as follows: for more than ten days as to any one automobile, truck, bus, trailer or piece of vehicular equipment; 1. The land shall remain in its natural topographic condition. No private structures, C. Used or dismantled household culverts, excavations or fills shall be constructed appliances, furniture, other discards or junk, for within the easement area unless authorized by the more than five days. (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit City Engineer based on a finding of need in order C(5)(4)), 1986). to protect the property or the public health, safety or welfare. 7.40.110 Attractive Nuisances. 2. No tree over five feet in height A. No owner or responsible party shall shall be removed unless authorized by the permit on the property: Planning Director based on a finding that the tree constitutes a nuisance or a hazard. 1. Unguarded machinery, equipment or other devices which are attractive, dangerous, 3. Grass shall be kept cut to a height and accessible to children; not exceeding ten inches, except when some natural condition prevents cutting. 2. Lumber, logs, building material or piling placed or stored in a manner so as to be B. In situations where the approval attractive, dangerous, and accessible to children; authority establishes different standards or additional standards, the standards shall be in 3. An open pit, quarry, cistern, or writing and shall be recorded. No person shall be other excavation without safeguards or barriers to found in violation of this section of the code prevent such places from being used by children; unless the person has been given actual or or constructive notice of the standards prior to the time the violation occurred. (Ord. 86-20 4. An exposed foundation or portion §4(Exhibit C(5)(3)), 1986). of foundation, any residue, debris or other building or structural remains, for more than thirty days after the destruction, demolition or removal of any building or portion of the building. 7-40-4 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD B. This section shall not apply to B. If measurements are made, the person authorized construction projects with reasonable making those measurements shall have completed safeguards to prevent injury or death to playing training in the use of the sound level meter, and children. (Ord. 86-20 §4(Exhibit C(5)(5)), 1986). shall use measurement procedures consistent with that training. (Repealed and replaced by Ord. 01- 7.40.120 Scattering Rubbish. 13A, Ord 90-03 § 1(part), 1990). No person shall deposit upon public or 7.40.150 Definitions. private property any kind of rubbish, trash, debris, refuse, or any substance that would mar the As used in this Article: appearance, create a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property, or A. "Noise-sensitive unit" shall include any would be likely to injure a person, animal, or building or portion of a building containing a vehicle traveling upon a public way. (Ord. 86-20 residence, place of overnight accommodation, §4(Exhibit C(5)(6)), 1986). church, day care center, hospital, school, or nursing care center. For the purpose of this ARTICLE IV. NUISANCES AFFECTING definition, "residence" and "overnight THE PUBLIC PEACE accommodation" does not include living/sleeping quarters of a caretaker or watchperson on 7.40.130 Prohibition On Excessive industrial or commercial property provided by the Noises. owner or operator of the industrial or commercial facility. No person shall make, assist in making, permit, continue, or permit the continuance of, B. "Plainly audible" means any sound for any noise within the City of Tigard in violation of which the information content of that sound is this article. No person shall cause or permit any unambiguously communicated to the listener, noise to emanate from property under that such as, but not limited to, understandable spoken person's control in violation of this article. speech, comprehensible musical rhythms or vocal (Repealed and replaced by Ord. 01-13A, Ord. 96- sounds. 06; Ord. 90-03 § I (part), 1990). C. "Unnecessarily loud" means any sound 7.40.140 Sound Measurement. that interferes with normal spoken communication or that disturbs sleep. A. While sound measurements are not required for the enforcement of this article, should D. "City Manager" means the City measurements be made, they shall be made with a Manager or designee. (Repealed and replaced by sound level meter. The sound level meter: Ord. 01-13A, Ord. 90-03 §51(part), 1990). 1. Shall be an instrument in good 7.40.160 Noise Limits. operating condition, meeting the requirements of a Type 1 or Type 11 meter; It is unlawful for any person to produce, or permit to be produced, sounds which: 2. Shall contain at least an A- weighted scale, and both fast and slow meter A. When measured at the boundary of or response capability. within a property on which a noise sensitive unit, 7-40-5 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD not the source of the sound, is located, exceeds: motorcycle, truck, bus or other vehicle while in motion, except as a danger signal. 1. Forty dB at any time between nine p.m. and seven a.m. the following day; or 2. The operation of sound-producing devices such as, but not limited to, musical 2. Fifty dB at any time between seven instruments, loudspeakers, amplifying devices, a.m. and nine p.m. the same day; or public address systems, radios, tape recorders and/or tape players, compact disc players, B. Is plainly audible at any time between phonographs, television sets and stereo systems, nine p.m. and seven a.m. the following day within including those installed in or on vehicles. a noise-sensitive unit which is not the source of sound; or 3. The operation of any gong or siren upon any vehicle, other than police, fire or other C. Is unnecessarily loud within a noise- emergency vehicle, except during sanctioned sensitive unit which is not the source of the sound. parades. D. When measured at or within the 4. The use of any automobile, boundary of or within a property on which no motorcycle or other vehicle so out of repair or in noise-sensitive unit is located, and the noise such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary originates from outside the property, if the noise sounds, grating, grinding, rattling or other noise. level exceeds: 5. The keeping of any animal or bird 1. Sixty dB at any time between nine that creates noise in excess of the levels specified p.m. and seven a.m. of the following day; or in Section 7.40.160. 2. Seventy-five dB at any other time. 6. The operation of air conditioning or heating units, heat pumps, refrigeration units, E. If within a park, street or other public (including those mounted on vehicles) and place, is unnecessarily loud at a distance of 100 swimming pool or hot tub pumps. feet. (Repealed and replaced by Ord. 01-13A, Ord. 90-03 § 1(part), 1990). 7. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any 7.40.170 Prohibited Noises. building, except as allowed under Sections 7.40.180.E and 7.40.180.F. A. The use of exhaust brakes (fake brakes), except in an emergency, is prohibited at all times 8. The use or creation of amplified within the City, regardless of noise level. sound in any outdoor facility. B. Except as provided in Section 7.40.180, 9. Any other action that creates or the following acts are violations of this chapter if allows sound in excess of the level allowed by they exceed the noise limits specified in Section Section 7.40.160. (Repealed and replaced by Ord. 7.40.160: 01-13A, Ord. 96-06; Ord. 90-03 § I (part), 1990). 1. The sounding of any horn or signal device or any other device on any automobile, 7-40-6 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD 7.40.180 Exceptions. H. Sounds caused by air-, electrical- or gas- driven domestic tools, including, but not limited The following shall not be considered to, lawn mowers, lawn edgers, radial arm, circular violations of this article, even if the sound limit and table saws, drills, and/or other similar lawn or specified in Section 7.40.160 is exceeded: construction tools, but not including tools used for vehicle repair, during the hours of seven a.m. to A. Non-amplified sounds created by nine p.m. Monday through Friday and eight a.m. organized athletic or other group activities, when to nine p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. such activities are conducted on property generally used for such purposes, such as I. Sounds caused by chainsaws, when used stadiums, parks, schools, and athletic fields, for pruning, trimming or cutting of live trees during normal hours for such events. between the hours of seven a.m. and nine p.m. Monday through Friday and eight a.m. and nine B. Sounds caused by emergency work, or p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and not exceeding by the ordinary and accepted use of emergency two hours in any twenty-four hour period. equipment, vehicles and apparatus, regardless of whether such work is performed by a public or J. Sounds created by community events, private agency, or upon public or private property. such as parades, public fireworks displays, street fairs, and festivals that the City Manager or C. Sounds caused by bona fide use of designee has determined in writing to be emergency warning devices and alarm systems. community events for the purposes of this section. The City Manager's decision shall be based on the D. Sounds regulated by federal law, anticipated number of participants or spectators, including, but not limited to, sounds caused by the location of the event and other factors the City railroads or aircraft. Manager determines to be appropriate under the circumstances. E. Sounds caused by demolition activities when performed under a permit issued by K. Sounds made by legal fireworks on the appropriate governmental authorities and only third of July, Fourth of July, and the Friday and between the hours of seven a.m. and nine p.m. Saturday during the weekend closest to the Fourth Monday through Friday and eight a.m. and nine of July of each year, between the hours of seven p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. a.m. and eleven p.m. F. Sounds caused by industrial, agricultural L. Sounds made between midnight and or construction activities during the hours of 12:30 a.m. on January 1 of each year. seven a.m. to nine p.m. Monday through Friday and eight a.m. to nine p.m. on Saturday and M. Sounds originating from construction Sunday. projects for public facilities within rights of way pursuant to a noise mitigation plan approved by G. Sounds caused by regular vehicular the City Manager. The noise mitigation plan traffic upon premises open to the public in must: compliance with state law. Regular vehicle traffic does not include a single vehicle that creates noise 1. Map the project noise impacts and in excess of the standard set forth in Section explain how the impacts will be mitigated; 7.40.160. 7-40-7 SE Update: 12101 TIGARD 2. Provide special consideration and ARTICLE VI. VIOLATION--PENALTY mitigation efforts for noise sensitive units; 7.40.210 Penalty For Chapter Violations. 3. Outline public notification plans; A. A violation of this chapter shall 4. Provide a 24-hour telephone constitute a Class 1 civil infraction, which shall be contact number for information and complaints processed according to the procedures established about a project. in the civil infractions ordinance, set out at Chapter 1.16 of this code. The City Manager may approve a noise mitigation plan only if the City Manager B. Each violation of a separate provision of determines that the noise mitigation plan will this chapter shall constitute a separate infraction, prevent unreasonable noise impacts. (Repealed and each day that a violation of this chapter is and replaced by Ord. 01-13A, Ord 90-03 §I(part), committed or permitted to continue shall 1990). constitute a separate infraction. 7.40.190 Maximum Limit For Certain C. A finding of a violation of this chapter Activities. shall not relieve the responsible party of the duty to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by Notwithstanding Section 7.40.180, the this section are in addition to and not in lieu of creation of noise by any activity subject to the any remedies available to the City. exceptions listed in Sections 7.40.180.E, 7.40.1801, 7.40.180.H, or 7.40.180.1, in excess of D. If a provision of this chapter is violated 85 dB measured on property on which a noise by a firm or corporation, the officer or officers, or sensitive use is located, for more than 5 minutes in person or persons responsible for the violation any calendar day shall be a violation. (Repealed shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this and replaced by Ord. 01-13A, Ord. 99-29; Ord. chapter. (Ord. 99-01; Ord. 90-03 §1(part), 96-06; Ord. 90-03 § I (part), 1990). 1990).0 7.40.200 Evidence. In any civil infraction action based on a violation of the limits set forth in Sections 7.40.160.13, 7.40.160.C or 7.40.160.E, the evidence of at least two persons from different households, shall be required to establish a violation. Any Police or Code Enforcement Officer or other City employee who witnessed the violation shall be counted as a witness for purposes of the two witness requirement. The City may ask an alleged violator to enter into a voluntary compliance agreement based on a single complaint or single witness. (Repealed and replaced by Ord. 01-13A, Ord. 99-29; Ord. 96-06; Ord. 90-03 § 1(part), 1990). 7-40-8 SE Update: 12101 Attachment 2 Construction Noise Comparisons b Jurisdiction Mon-Fri Saturday Sunda Jurisdiction Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Start Time End Time Beaverton 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Bend 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Cornelius 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited Eugene 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Gresham 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Happy Valle 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Hillsboro 6:00 AM 9:00 PM 6:00 AM 9:00 PM 6:00 AM 9:00 PM Lake Oswego 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Milwaukie 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Newberg 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Portland 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited Salem 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Sherwood 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Redmond 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Ti and 7:00 AM 9:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 PM Tualatin 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Washington Count 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited West Linn 7:00 AM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited Wilsonville *PST 7:00 AM 8:00 PM 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited Wilsonville *PDT 7:00 AM 9:00 PM 9:00 AM 7:00 PM Prohibited Prohibited Woodburn 7:00 AM 9:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 PM * Separate hours for Standard and Daylight times Designates no change in regulation for weekend hours