STATE MANDATES

DEPT

1999

2000

2001

Ongoing / One Time

Growth Management

Planning

160,000

160,000

200,000

Ongoing

Narrative: RCW 36.70A requires the City to adopt a comprehensive plan which includes elements for land use, transportation, capital facilities, housing, and critical areas. The plan is required to be updated annually.

Critical Area Protection Measures

Planning

200,000

200,000

225,000

Ongoing

Narrative: One section of RCW 36.70A requires the City to have critical areas protection measures and to coordinate with other state and federal laws such as the Shorelines Management Act and Endangered Species Act. These costs are expected to increase. However, we can only speculate as to the amount at this time.

Buildable Lands

Planning

30,000

30,000

35,000

Ongoing

Narrative: RCW 36.70A.215 requires cities to work with counties to to track buildable lands in our juriusdictions through a "Buildable Lands Program." This requirement was in response to growth management issues.

SEPA 120-Day Issuance

Planning

240,000

240,000

250,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Under Chapter 347, Laws of 1995, the Regulatory Reform Act, SEPA reviews and determinations are required to be issued within 120 days of receipt of a complete application.

Land Use (SEPA) Review (for transit mitigation)

Transp.

1,300

1,500

1,500

Ongoing

Narrative:

Shoreline Management Act Compliance

Planning

120,000

120,000

170,000

Ongoing

Narrative: The state Shoreline Management Act, RCW 90.58, requires local government to act as the agent of the state to implement the state Shorelines Management Act, including adoption of a shoreline master program and processing of permits consistent with the policies of the Act. The new Shoreline Rules will add substantial new costs to the city.

Subdivision Review

Planning

80,000

80,000

85,000

Ongoing

Narrative: RCW 58.17 requires the city to process subdivision and short subdivision applications in accordance with state law.

Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Ride Share (MOVE)

Transp.

35,000

35,000

35,000

Ongoing

Narrative:RCW 70.94.521-551, the Commute Trip Reduction law, requires cities and counties to establish ordinances applicable to affected employers in their jurisdictions. Within the City of Everett, there are 33 affected employer sites. To be affected, there must be 100 or more employees reporting to work between 6-9 a.m., five days per week. The City of Everett requires

Building Accessibility Plan Review & Inspection

Engineering Public Svcs

15,000

15,000

15,000

Ongoing

Narrative:

Energy Conservation Plan Review and Inspection

Engineering Public Svcs

15,000

15,000

15,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Energy Codes, which include 51-11 WAC and 51-13 WAC are state codes without fee structures.

Gun Law Monitoring

Police

55,000

55,000

55,000

Ongoing

Narrative: More time is required to ensure compliance with the law.

Asbestos Cement (AC) Pipe

Public Works

5,000

5,000

5,000

Ongoing

Narrative:

Hazardous Waste Mgmt

Public Works

50,000

50,000

50,000

Ongoing

Narrative:

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Budget

30,000

32,500

31,634

Ongoing

Narrative: State required contribution for Clean Air Agency Funding

Respiratory Fit Testing

Fire

15,000

15,000

15,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-4001, Chapter 296-62 requires fit testing and adds that a licensed physician will perform evaluations on the employee's medical fitness to wear a respirator. These requirements may lead to a complete physical for the employee.

Hearing Protection

Fire

4,000

4,000

4,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-02005 requires a mandatory hearing conservation program with annual testing and that the fire department ensures the employees' participation. Hearing protection training is required and the training program shall be repeated annually.

Mandatory Drivers Training

Fire

10,000

10,000

10,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-04505(8) requires a mandatory drivers training program established by the fire department in compliance with the Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program as specified by RCW 46.25.050.

Incident Command System

Fire

6,000

6,000

6,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-05001(1) requires ICS with written guidelines shall be familiar to all members. Personnel shall be trained and qualified by their department in the incident command system prior to taking a supervisory role at an emergency scene. (2) IC is responsible for scene safety for all members and activities. (4) (a-g) Incident Commander responsibilities: assume command; perform situation evaluation and risk assessment; communications; strateg, attack plan, assignments; managing and supervising; operational planning and updating; transfer and terminate command. (5) Risk management policy required, used by IC. (6) Tracking policy required. (12) Written guidelines required for safety regarding incidents involving violence, civil disturbance. (16) & (17) officers required to survey buildings for safety, health, and asbestos hazards prior to and during overhaul.

Confined Space Rescue Operations

Fire

6,000

6,000

6,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC296-305-05003; refers also to WAC296-62 Part M, WAC 296-62-14519(1), WACs 296-62-14507 and 14509. Annual rescue practice. 7 step size-up required (minimum) for any rescue.

Rope Rescue Operations

Fire

40,000

40,000

40,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-05005 refers also to 296-305-02019. Employees shall be properly trained and employers shall develop SOPs.

Trench Rescue Operations

Fire

6,000

6,000

6,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-05007 requires a written response program that addresses training and procedures. Training required for supervisors and employees.

Hazardous Materials Operations

Fire

75,000

75,000

75,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-305-05011 requires compliance to WAC 296-62 part P.

Wildland Firefighting

Fire

11,000

11,000

11,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WACs 296-3-5-07001, 07003, 07005, 07007, 07009, 07011, 07013, 07017 and 07019. WAC 296-305-07019(3) and (4). Suppression personnel assigned to a wildland fire shall be trained to a NWCG Fire Fighter II level. Supervisory personnel shall be trained to a level commensurate to the position and responsibility they are to assume.

Airborne/Bloodborne Pathogens

Fire

64,000

64,000

64,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 296-62, WAC 296-305 and 29CFR require a comprehensive program to protect emergency medical responders from exposure to airborne/bloodborne pathogens.

Trauma Registry Program

Fire

15,500

15,500

15,500

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 246, RCW 70 requires submission of data to the State for EMS incidents that are trauma related.

EMS Medical Control Physician Fees

EMS

35,000

43,000

43,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 246-976

EMS Training and recertification rqmts

EMS

50,000

50,000

50,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC 246-976

First Aid/CPR

Labor Relations

3,600

3,000

5,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Ongoing training yearly to ensure all required employees are up-to-date. 1999 saw supply purchases of $2,000 that will not be present in 2000. 1998 supply expenses totaled $250.00. Training needs for 2000 expected to rise.

Hearing Conservation

Labor Relations

3,100

7,500

7,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Annual training requirement with ongoing costs of testing for employees. Total for 1999 include training costs that were not present in 1998. These training costs are expected to rise in 2000.

Forklift Training

Labor Relations

250

2,000

2,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Training for forklift operators occurs each year and the past 2 years have been minimal cost to the city. Year 2000 costs will see retraining of all employees and training for instructors, along with creating a new course curriculum.

Confined Space

Labor Relations

2,364

2,000

6,000

Ongoing

Narrative: The confined space training course was updated in 1999. This took approximately 16 hours of work by two Safety Division Staff members and eight hours of training for each staff member. The cost of instructor training was free.

Hazard Communication

Labor Relations

200

500

1,000

Ongoing

Narrative:

Fall Protection

Labor Relations

292

1,000

2,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Instructor attendance at a free seminar put on by L&I is included in the costs (4 hour seminar). Year 2000 costs should be consistent with that of 1999.

Flagging

Labor Relations

700

3,000

3,500

Ongoing

Narrative:1998 costs include 2 days of instructor certification training along with course development hours. Year 2000 costs will reflect increased training needs for this subject.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Labor Relations

1,000

1,000

2,000

Ongoing

Narrative: 1999 figures represent staff time spent updating the training materials for this class. Year 2000 training costs will reflect increased training requirements.

Hazardous Materials

Labor Relations

3,000

5,000

3,000

Ongoing

Narrative: 1999 saw increased costs because of additional training requirements and course development for the Safety Division due to staff involvement in bringing City into compliance with the Risk Management Plan requirements. These costs should continue well into the year 2000.

Ergonomics

Labor Relations

4,000

8,000

12,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Mandated WISHA law in 2000. All city job classes need to be analyzed, reevaluated and categorized according to new state law.

Child Care (State Costs)

Labor Relations

87,414

80,176

75,000

Ongoing

Narrative:State law mandates employers to allow employees to use their accrued sick leave for serious health issues on children 16 years or younger.

PERS III Conversion/Implementation

Labor Relations

-

-

20,000

Ongoing

Narrative: Enacted into law in 2000. Will require conversions of payroll systems, employee training, and a vast amount of paperwork.

Hearing Conservation Safety

Citywide

2,500

3,500

Narrative:

Expanded L.E. Basic Academy from 440 hours to 720 hours

Police

90,000

90,000

90,000

Ongoing

Narrative: The increased hours for the Law Enforcement Academy is supported by the police department, however it adds approximately 3 months worth of time and salary before the officer can be utilized on the street by our agency.

Endangered Species Act related State Legislation and Agency rules requiring significant local effort and cost

Public Works

300,000

$2,400,000 to $7,700,000

Ongoing

Narrative: These are just Public Works costs. Not budgeted for 2001 due to status of NMFS approval of local BMP/SOP.

Law Enforcement Hazards Protection

Police

25,000

25,000

25,000

Ongoing

Narrative: This applies to the WAC 296-62-Part E, that requires medical evaluations for employees wearing respirators. Respirators are necessary but rarely used by law enforcement personnel. Most undergo extensive medical evaluations as a condition of hire, why require an additional costly evaluation.

Hazardous Waste Mgmt

MVD

19,000

19,000

19,000

Ongoing

Narrative: WAC requires the proper management, control, and disposal of hazardous waste. MVD is a small quantitiy generator.

Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Ride Share (MOVE)

MVD

1,650

1,650

1,650

Ongoing

Narrative: MVD divisional cost for administering their internal portion of the city's MOVE program, the City of Everett's program implemented to respond to the state "Commute Trip Reduction" law requirements.

First Aid/CPR

MVD

3,410

3,410

3,410

Ongoing

Narrative: Cost to recertify 8 people per year every 3 years.

Clean Water Act

MVD

1,940

1,940

1,940

Ongoing

Narrative: As required by State regulations, all parking lot runoff water must be collected, filtered, and disposed of following their established procedures.

Hearing Conservation

MVD

3,024

3,024

3,024

Ongoing

Narrative: A hearing level report is required based on annual hearing tests conducted on all MVD personnel to determine if any hearing loss has occurred since last hearing test, as required by State regulation.