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1 Capital Facilities Planning Under the Growth Management Act Anthony Boscolo, AICP Senior Planner, Growth Management Services Local Government & Infrastructure Division Office:

2 Agenda Why Plan? What is a Capital Facility? Steps in Developing a CFP Helpful Resources

3 Why Plan? Growth Management Act (GMA) Requirement Several funding agencies require it or give points Guides implementation of the community s vision Framework for decision makers Provides transparency about purchasing decisions to your public Provides the orderly replacement of capital assets It helps AVOID SURPRISES

4 What is Required by GMA? Inventory capital facilities Forecast of future needs for capital facilities Proposed location and capacity of expanded or new facilities Financing plan for at least the next 6 years Requirement to re-evaluate plan if funding falls short RCW 36.70A.070(3)

5 What is a Capital Facility? Sanitary sewer systems Storm water facilities Water systems Schools Solid waste systems Park and recreation facilities Police and fire protection facilities Streets, roads, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems & traffic signals RCW 36.70A.030(12)(13)

6 Optional Capital Facilities Telecommunication systems Rolling stock Public Buildings Bridges Airports Or any other major long-lasting asset, including land that is provided for public purposes We recommend that each jurisdiction define capital facilities and identify which capital facilities are necessary to support development

7 Steps involved in developing a CFP Put a team together Inventory assets Revisit goals and determine future needs Determine financial needs Prioritize Develop financing plan to achieve goals Re-evaluate plan every few years

8 Key Players in CFP Development Capital Facilities Planning requires participation from a host of people.

9 What s in a Capital Facilities Element? Inventory Location Capacity Ownership Condition Forecast Growth Demand Location LOS Need Maintenance Deficiencies Growth Financing Plan Need Funding Source Reassessment

10 Inventory Current Assets Facility Name/Description and Location Capacity (e.g. 5,000 gallon water tank) Present Condition and Useful Life Expectancy Improvements/Projects Needed Year(s) Improvements/Projects Needed Cost estimate

11 Example Inventory Current Needs - Parks & Trails Facility Name, Description Location Capacity Present Condition Improvements Required Project Needed Year or Priority Cost Est. Milo Schneider Park 832 Ocean Shores Bl.71 ac fence, lighting, picnic furn., play equip., misc any/all imprvts 5 $85,000 Limpet Park Limpet and Copalis Dr Skate Park Minard Ave. new in 2010 North End Grand Canal Park J.K. Lewis/Pt. Brown new dock, picnic facilities Emerson Park Bass Ave./W. Court L new vinyl surface for tennis court North Bay Park Duck Lake Dr/Chance 7.1 ac fields, fence, ltg., restrooms, shelter, seating any/all imprvts 1 $1,129,000

12 Forecast of Future Needs

13 Forecast of Future Needs A local government cannot determine what it will need in the future without knowing what levels of service (LOS) to meet. Ideally, the Capital Facilities Element defines capital facilities, identifies those necessary to support development, and clearly states the adopted LOS or other planning assumptions for those necessary to support development.

14 Level of Service Standards LOS refers to minimum capacity for public facilities or service that is planned to be provided per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need. Examples: Number of acres of parks per person The time needed for a fire engine to reach the typical call-out.

15 Level of Service Standards Examples of LOS from City of Oak Harbor Capital Improvement Plan, Major and Minor Roads Highway SR20 Domestic Water Supply Commercial/Industrial Sewer 60 gpcd Stormwater Fire Response LOS D LOS E 73 gpcd 37 gpcd 25 year storm 5 minutes

16 Examples of Life-Cycles Pavement is designed to last 15 to 25 years Curbs are designed to last 25 to 35 years Bridges are designed to last 35 to 50 years Water mains can last up to 50 years Mechanical equipment is designed to last 10 to 15 years Street right of way or parks should last forever Life cycle of sewage lagoons depends upon type of system, effluent make-up, climate, etc. Ditches can last forever

17 Funding Resources R Resources Yr. Total 20 Yr. Total General Fund $735 $3,327 Capital Fund REET GO Bonds $293 $1,085 Other Debt Proceeds Grants $502 $5,043 Loans $120 $1,171 SEPA Impact Fees Park Levy Unknown

18 Prioritize Now that you ve identified current and future capital facility needs, estimated costs and potential revenues, you can prioritize projects for funding. This will result in which projects are included in your six-year CIP vs your 20-year CFP.

19 Prioritize Projects Priority Rating Facility/Project Score Marina Redevelopment First Street widening Pickle Street sewer line replacement New Central Fire Station Local Street Overlays Estimated Unknown Total Cost $20,884,330 $4,553,000 $34,000,000 $1,000,000 $250,000 $3,253,142 $1,500,000 $2,207,482 $2,207,482

20 Financing Plan GMA requires that 6-year financing plan be realistic, but local government should develop financing plan that covers full life of plan (7-20 years).

21 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan Capital Facilities Planning Cost/Funding Sources - Parks & Trails (costs in thousands) Cost/Funding Sources Year Total 20 Year Total North Way Park $1,477 $500 $293 $2270 $16,667 Cedar Access Area $140 $140 $4,121 Pickle Boat Access $32 $101 $22 $155 $903 Rover Dog Park $85 $85 $1.631 Wastewater Trtmt Plant Access $400 $400 $7,677

22 Financing Plan (cont d) The Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) has consistently read RCW 36.70A.070(3)(e) to require that the estimates for revenues meet the estimated expenses for the 20-year planning period, or a reassessment of the land use plan would be required.

23 Consistency and Coordination

24 Small City CFP Tips Planning Commissions Use them! They know the community They know the Comprehensive Plan Great forum for public involvement Intelligent advice for electeds Already in place and used to linking big ideas

25 Conclusions Strategic planning for facilities and services is critical Invest where you want new growth to occur Understand how growth drives need for infrastructure New residences increase tax base and revenues but will increase need for services Consider alternative land use scenarios before expanding UGAs Work collaboratively with service providers to look at long-term needs

26 Good Examples A Small City Capital Facilities Plan Case Study City of Westport: City of Oak Harbor Capital Improvements Plan : nts_plan_2013_2018.pdf City of Walla Walla Capital Facilities Element 33C0125E020B%7D/uploads/%7B4801DFAA-EF9C-46B6-AF14- CB478B106025%7D.PDF Municipal Research and Services Center -

27 CFP Guidebook l-facilities/pages/capitalfacilitiesplanningguidebook.aspx

28 Thank you Anthony Boscolo, AICP Senior Planner, Growth Management Services (360)

Capital Facilities Planning Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Capital Facilities Planning Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Speakers Joyce Phillips, AICP, Senior Planner, WA State Dept. of Commerce, Growth Management Lynn Kohn, Regional Services Coordinator, WA