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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2017-06-27Moab City Council June 270 2017 Pre -Council Workshop **5:15 PM** REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER (217 East Center Street) Page 2 of 230 City of Moab 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Main Number (435) 259-5121 Fax Number (435) 259-4135 www.moabcity.org Moab City Council Regular Council Meeting City Council Chambers Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. ..........................................•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. SECTION 1: Review of the Revised Draft General Plan PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1-1 June 13, 2017 SECTION 2: CITIZENS TO BE HEARD SECTION 3: PROCLAMATIONS None SECTION 4: PRESENTATIONS SECTION 5: None PUBLIC HEARING (Approximately 7:15 PM) 5-1 Public Input on Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget 5-2 Public Input on Proposed Resolution #44-2017 — A Resolution Revising Culinary Water Use Fees and Connection Fees 5-3 Public Input on for Proposed Sewer Rate Changes Based on a "Cost -of -Service" Approach SECTION 6: SPECIAL EVENTS/VENDORS/BEER LICENSES None SECTION 7: CONSENT AGENDA 7-1 Award of the Audit Services Proposal 7-2 Approval of Proposed Resolution #45-2017 — A Resolution Adopting an Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Election Services By and Between the City of Moab and Grand County 7-3 Approval of Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget Page 3 of 230 SECTION 8: OLD BUSINESS 8-1 Approval of Proposed Resolution #28-2017 — A Resolution Adopting the 2017 City of Moab General Plan Update SECTION 9: NEW BUSINESS 9-1 Consideration to Adopt Ordinance # 2017-18 to Amend Moab Municipal Code, with the Repeal of Sections 17.09.660 and 17.09.665 Pertaining to the Site Plan Review process; Adding a New Chapter 17.67; Amending Chapter 17.80 Pertaining to Large Scale Developments; and Amending Chapter 17.31, Use Restrictions in the Resort Commercial Zone to Prohibit Large Scale Retail Developments in that zone as Referred to Council by the Planning Commission and Recommending Adoption 9-2 Consideration to Adopt Resolution #42-2017, for the Approval of the Two - lot Desert Towers Minor Subdivision on Property Located at 261 East 200 South in the R-3 Zone 9-3 Consideration to Adopt Council Resolution #43-2017, Approving the Three - lot Silversteinville NE Subdivision on Property Located at 368 E 100 North in the R-3 Zone as Referred to Council by the Planning Commission SECTION 10: MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS SECTION 11: READING OF CORRESPONDENCE SECTION 12: APPROVAL OF BILLS AGAINST THE CITY OF MOAB SECTION 13: ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder's Office at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259-5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org Page 4 of 230 MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- DRAFT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Regular Meeting & Attendance: The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. A recording of the meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. Employment Interview: At 5:30 PM Mayor David Sakrison called to order an employment interview between the Governing Body and candidate James Winder for the Appointed Position of Police Chief. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones. Four media representatives were present and twenty persons were in the audience, including several members of the Moab Police Department staff. Winder spoke of his experience as Salt Lake County Sheriff. Councilmember Derasary asked Winder about his top priorities as Moab Police Chief and he mentioned the recent concerns surrounding the police department and the impact of the transient tourist population on Moab's police force. He stated he would focus on addressing resources that are impacted by full-time tourist numbers, staffing levels, and call volume. Councilmember Bailey asked about Winder's approach to school resource officers and he stated he has a long history of this concept with Salt Lake County, and he mentioned pursuing a revenue -sharing solution between the school district, Grand County Sheriff's office, and Moab City. Councilmember Jones asked about the reasons Winder was relinquishing his position in Salt Lake County, and Winder outlined his major concerns, which included underfunded jails, restrictions on incarceration, and consequences of the homelessness issues Salt Lake County faces. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd asked about community policing and Winder summarized his experience with Community -Oriented Policing (COP). Councilmember Ershadi asked about his experience with citizen oversight boards and he clarified that he supports a citizen advisory board rather than an oversight board, stressing the difference between review and recommendations at a public policy level rather than oversight of specific incidents that require professional knowledge to review. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd clarified her understanding that he supported citizen recommendations, not determinations. Councilmember Ershadi asked about Winder's major career accomplishments, which he cited as development of unified policing across jurisdictional boundaries, and improved treatment of inmates. More discussion surrounded a review of current Moab policing policy, the adequacy of staffing levels, mentoring young officers, building trust in the community, and recruitment and retention of new officers. Councilmember Derasary asked about his views on immigration enforcement, traffic problems, and Moab's diverse population. Mayor Sakrison noted he was pleased with Winder's connections with law enforcement agencies up -state. Pre -Council Workshop: Mayor Sakrison called the City Council Meeting Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, Public Works Director Pat Dean, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Interim City Engineer Eric Johanson, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Recorder Assistant Eve Tallman, and Assistant City Engineer Mark Jolissaint. The Workshop consisted of a review of agenda items, including item 9-8 (at 55:00 on the recording) Page 1 of 6 June 13, 2017 Page 5 of 230 1-1 Minutes regarding the Planning Hearing Review Officer, which City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta advised could be revised for a second reading, and items 9-9 and 9-10 (at 56:00 on the recording) regarding a draft agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. Councilmember Derasary suggested the draft could be passed on to the new Sustainability Director to negotiate. There was also discussion about timeframe, a need for careful review, and associated costs. Mayor Sakrison suggested tabling both items and Councilmembers Jones and Derasary stated they were fine to pass the resolution in opposition to the rooftop solar net -metering rate change proposed by Rocky Mountain Power. Regular Meeting Called to Order: (1:09 on recording) Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:56 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-one members of the public and two media representatives were present. Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve the minutes of the May 23 and May 30, 2017 meetings with one correction. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. Citizens to be Heard: The following Citizen was heard: Charlotte Mates supported the confirmation of Jim Winder as Police Chief. She stated she had worked with Winder in Salt Lake City on homelessness issues and welcomed Winder and his family to the community. Mayoral Proclamation: Mayor Sakrison proclaimed July 1 to 7, 2017 as Independents Week in Moab. The proclamation noted the value that independent businesses bring to the community. New Business Item --Appointment of the Chief of Police: Mayor Sakrison re -ordered the agenda and Councilmember Bailey moved to confirm the Mayoral Appointment of James Winder, a Statutory Appointee as Chief of Police. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Presentation: Geologist Emily Kleber of the Utah Geological Survey made a presentation regarding Geological Hazard Mapping. She outlined various types of hazards of geology and soil, including radon risks, rockfall, landslides, faults, unstable soils, and more. Her team is preparing a complete report for the City that will include overlay maps of the Moab Valley and the various risk zones that are intended to assist with planning and development in the City. Staff voiced support for locating the overlay maps on the City's website when they are finalized. Public Hearing: At 7:34 PM, Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing for input on Proposed Ordinance #2017-24--an Ordinance Adopting the City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule and Adopting the Exempt and Elected Officials Salaries for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. There were no comments and he closed the hearing at 7:43 PM. Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses: (1:49 on recording) Amplified Music Events -- Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve licenses and permits with conditions for a Request by the Moab Arts and Recreation Center for an Amplified Music Event at Lions Park on July 4, June 13, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Page 6 of 230 1-1 Minutes 2017, and a Request by Tressa Renn and Jordan Bryant for an Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on September 23, 2017. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Neighborhood Street Vendor License for Meccas Sweet Treats — Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Residential Neighborhood Street Vendor License for Mecca Flores, doing business as Meccas Sweet Treats to Conduct Sales of Pre -packaged ice cream treats for a term of June 14 to September 30, 2017. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. Phantom Fireworks Private Property Vendor License — Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Private Property Vendor License for Phantom Fireworks Eastern Region, LLC, Located at 817 South Main Street for a term of June 15 to August 1, 2017 with conditions. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. Vendor Kevin Barnett spoke briefly about firework safety education and non-flammable sparklers. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Consent Agenda: -- Approved Motion: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. Consent items included the following: 1) Approval of a Task Order with Hansen, Allen & Luce (HAL) Engineers for Design Services for Pre -Project Planning Services for improving 100 South Street from Main Street to 200 East Street with a Fee not to Exceed $27,900. 2) Approval of a Task Order with Hansen, Allen & Luce (HAL) Engineers for Development Review Services with a Fee not to Exceed $50,000. 3) Request to Set a Public Hearing Date for Proposed Culinary Water Rate Changes on June 27, 2017 at the 7:00 PM City Council Meeting. 4) Request to Set a Public Hearing Date for Proposed Sewer Rate Changes Based on a "Cost -of - Service" Approach on June 27, 2017 at the 7:00 PM City Council Meeting. 5) Request to Send Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget to Public Hearing at the 7:00 PM City Council Meeting. Vote: The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. The following items were approved: Mill Creek Drive Entrance to Future Utah State University Campus -- Tabled Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to table an item from the Consent Agenda, which considered approval of a Purchasing Exception of a Task Order with Kimley-Horn Associates for design services for Mill Creek Drive entrance to the proposed Utah State University Campus with a fee amount not to exceed $48,500. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Old Business: City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule — Approved June 13, 2017 Page 3 of 6 Page 7 of 230 1-1 Minutes Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-24—An Ordinance Adopting the City of Moab Pay Plan Schedule and Adopting the Exempt and Elected Officials Salaries for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. New Business: (1:58 on recording) Water Line Easement — Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Water Line Easement Purchase Agreement with Dave Bierschied. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Prohibiting Living Quarters in Accessory Buildings and Building Area Requirements — Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-19 — An Ordinance to Amend Moab Municipal Code Chapter 17.090.060, Accessory Building — Area, and 17.09.070, Accessory Building — Prohibiting Living Quarters. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Code Amendments regarding Carports in Side Setback Area — Approved (2:02 on recording) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-20—An Ordinance to Amend Moab Municipal Code Chapter 17.09.680, Conditional Use — Carports Located within the Site (Side) Setback Area of Primary Dwellings. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Self -Storage Warehouses - Tabled Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-21— An Ordinance Amending Moab Municipal Code Chapters 17.36.020, 1-1, Industrial Zone; 17.27.020 C-4, General Commerical Zone; And 17.09.531(14), to Remove the Use of Self -Storage Warehouses from Conditional Uses and Permitting them in the C-4 and 1-1 with Standards. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilmember Jones moved to table the motion and remand the matter to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion to table. The motion to table passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Area Requirements of Flag -shaped Lots - Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-22 — An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17.06.020 of the Moab Municipal Code by Repealing a Portion of the Definition of Flag -Shaped or Panhandle -Shaped Lots. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Land Use Code Appeals — Tabled Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to table approval of Proposed Ordinance #2017-23 — An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 17.72 of the Moab Municipal Code to Authorize a Hearing Officer to June 13, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Page 8 of 230 1-1 Minutes Decide Land Use Code Appeals and Modifying Various Appeal Procedures. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Net -metering Resolution —Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #41-2017 — A Resolution Regarding Sustainability. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Clean Energy Cooperation Statement — Tabled Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to table approval of a Joint Clean Energy Cooperation Statement between the City of Moab and Rocky Mountain Power. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion to table passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Mayor and Council Reports: (2:13 on recording) Councilmember Bailey noted his appreciation of the work the Mayor has done on behalf of the City. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported on her attendance at a pre -disaster mitigation planning workshop. Councilmember Derasary stated she attended a housing task force meeting where priorities were discussed. She also noted her attendance at the Canyonlands Health Care Special Services District meeting and brought up the proposed zone change for the senior housing project near the hospital. She also outlined the results of a Trail Mix meeting she attended, where Powerhouse Lane traffic issues were discussed. She noted that the City's forthcoming transportation plan could address issues at Powerhouse. Councilmember Derasary also mentioned the need for alternate venues for a single-track bicycle races due to wet conditions and concerns about street congestion on 100 West during the Arts Festival. Mayor Sakrison also mentioned the Powerhouse traffic concerns and he noted he had met the new Utah State University -Moab Director, Lianna Etchberger. Councilmember Bailey mentioned he had attended the first meeting of the Moab Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board. City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta reported that there were four candidates for Mayor after one candidate dropped out of the race, and there were five candidates for City Council. She added that all City voters, with both active and inactive voter registrations, would have postcards sent to them in the coming weeks to explain the Vote By Mail process. Stenta noted that a directive from the Lieutenant Governor's office mandated that the City Election would be combined with a County -run election to fill the vacant seat held by Congressman Chaffetz, and would therefore be administered by the County Clerk. Stenta explained that there would be no in -person voting at City Center, but there would be a ballot drop box in both the City Center and the County Courthouse. She reported that she had met with representatives of the local League of Women Voters to discuss concerns the group has regarding election matters. She announced a City candidate orientation meeting to be held on June 20. Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $429,434.54. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. June 13, 2017 Page 5 of 6 Page 9 of 230 1-1 Minutes Adjournment: Councilmember Ershadi moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:14 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder June 13, 2017 Page 6 of 6 Page 10 of 230 1-1 Minutes AGENDA SUMMARY MOAB CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 27, 2017 Agenda item #: 5-1 &7-3 ri Title: Approval of Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget Fiscal Impact: As outlined in Resolution Staff Presenter(s): Rachel Stenta, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Department: Recorder Applicant: N/A Background/Summary: Each year we find it necessary to make end of the year adjustments to our budget to close out the Fiscal Year on June 30, 2017. Here are the highlights of the attached Resolution amending the budget: Police Department: Salaries and Wages - Accommodate a leave time cash out due to a retirement of a long time employee; Equipment supplies & maint — replace insurance reimbursed repairs for city vehicles due to accidents or other damage; Professional & Technical — Attorney services for Internal Affairs investigations, professional recruitment and screening for police chief vacancy. Attorney Services: Professional & technical — increase in attorney services due to Water Reclamation Facility consulting, increase in City Attorney billing rates, increased litigation expenses; Animal Shelter: Utilities — unbudgeted utility expenses; Sanitation: pass through revenue and expenditures for solid waste collection; Capital Projects: Accommodate a pass through agreement between UDOT and Club Utah; WWTP: Utilities — Under budgeting of estimate utilities; Rent of Equipment — unbudgeted rental of generator. Options: Approve, deny or postpone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval of the Amended Budget Page 11 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent Recommended Motion: I move to approve (insert agenda item title). Attachment(s): Resolution #40-2017 Page 12 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent RESOLUTION # 40-2017 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 BUDGET WHEREAS, the City of Moab has proposed to amend the 2016/2017 fiscal year budget for the various funds; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Amended Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget Amended Amended Revenue Expenditures 1. General Fund ($10,675,641) $ 10,675,641 2. Capital Projects Fund ($2,631,159) $ 2,631,159 3. Enterprise Water & Sewer Operating ($1,178,996) $ 1,352,735 2016/2017 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments FUNDS Account # Account Name Adjustment Amount General Fund Revenue 10-31-400 Franchise Taxes $ (20,300.00) 10-31-700 Resort Community Taxes $ (45,000.00) 10-34-430 Refuse Collection Charges $ (60,000.00) 10-36-970 Insurance Income $ (9,000.00) Total Revenue $ (134,300.00) General Fund Expenses Police 10-421-10 Salaries & Wages $ 30,000.00 10-421-25 Equipment Maintenance $ 9,000.00 10-421-31 Professional & Technical $ 30,000.00 Attorney Services 10-422-31 Professional & Technical $ 60,000.00 Animal Shelter 10-427-27 Utilities $ 5,300.00 Sanitation 10-442-31 Professional & Technical $ 60,000.00 Total Expenses $ 609,114.00 Resolution #40-2017 Page 1 of 2 Page 13 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent Capital Projects Fund Revenue 41-36-237 41-790-44 Water & Sewer Fund Expenses Operating Revenue Developer Fees Performance Guarantee Total Revenue Total Expenses $ (10,000.00) $ (10,000.00) $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 51-57-350 Spanish Valley Sewer $ (49,000.00) Total Operating Revenue $ (49,000.00) Operating Expenses 51-600-27 Utilities $ 40,000.00 51-600-29 Rent of Equipment $ 9,000.00 Total Operating Expense $ (49,000.00) PASSED AND ADOPTED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of the City of Moab this 27tn day of June, 2017. David L. Sakrison Mayor ATTEST: Rachel E. Stenta City of Moab Resolution #40-2017 Page 2 of 2 Page 14 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consen-1-1 Agenda Summary Sheet Council Meeting Date: June 27, 2017 #:5-2 Title: Proposed culinary water rate changes Fiscal Impact: Estimated to increase revenue to the Water Enterprise Fund by $494,000. Staff Presenter(s): David Everitt Department: Water Enterprise Fund Applicant: N/A Background/Summary: The City of Moab charges various fees related to the consumption of culinary water. These fees pay for daily water line repairs, meter repairs and replacements, system upgrades, and system expansion. This work is primarily undertaken by City staff with support from some privately -contracted service providers. Current revenues do not fully fund ongoing maintenance and operations, which means there are no funds available for significant capital improvements. Rates related to the culinary water system were last revised in 2012, and prior to that, rates changed in 2005 and 1998. Moab's culinary water use rates are some of the lowest in Utah. Given the City's a) need to invest in basic infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, and b) desire to achieve certain conservation goals, a significant rate structure revision is necessary. The proposed rate changes and additional background information are in the attached memo. Options: Approve, deny, or modify. Page 15 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution regarding culinary water rate changes. Recommended Motion: I move that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2017- 39, A Resolution Revising Culinary Water Use Fees and Connection Fees. Attachment(s): - Memo regarding proposed culinary water rate changes - Proposed resolution Page 16 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 44-2017, A RESOLUTION REVISING CULINARY WATER USE FEES AND CONNECTION FEES The following describes the intent and purpose of this resolution: a. The City of Moab last revised its culinary water use rates in 2012; these rates are among the lowest in Utah. For example, the Utah Division of Drinking Water Survey of Community Drinking Water Systems, published June, 2015, found the average Utah consumer's monthly water bill to be $47.03. The City of Moab's average consumer water bill (excluding other services) is currently $16.09. b. Revenues from the current culinary water user fees have typically been insufficient to cover the City's ongoing operations and maintenance needs for the water system. Historically this has required that the City subsidize the culinary water system, principally from wastewater treatment revenues or other City revenues. c. The City anticipates higher operations and maintenance costs as demands on the system increase and infrastructure ages. d. The City finds that it is necessary and appropriate that culinary water user fees pay for all of the ongoing operations and maintenance needs of the system. e. The City finds that it is necessary and appropriate that culinary water user fees be structured so as to encourage conservation and the efficient use of water. Higher fees for higher rates of consumption will encourage conservation. f. There is a need to adjust culinary water connection fees so that new customers are apprized in advance of the cost of installing connections. The current practice of charging for construction overages in addition to the connection fee has resulted in customer dissatisfaction and a lack of transparency as to actual costs. g. The City currently has sufficient capacity and serves a number of culinary water customers located outside of the municipal limits, though it is not obligated to do so. It is appropriate that culinary water customers located outside of the City limits, who do not otherwise contribute taxes or other revenue for City services, continue to pay a higher service rate so that the ongoing costs of operations and maintenance outside of the City limits can be fully recouped, and the goals of conservation served. h. The City has water rate setting authority pursuant to U.C.A. § 10-3-717. i. The City finds that the following rate structure is reasonable and consistent with the objectives and policies described above. Therefore, the City hereby enacts the following culinary water rates: 1 Page 17 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing Use Description Rate Use fee: Residential, in City: First 2000 gallons (base charge): $10.00 2001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $0.75 10,001 gallons + (per 1000): [Proposed tier] 10,001-60,000 (per 1000): $1.00 [Proposed tier:] 60,001+ (per 1000): $1.25 Use fee: Commercial, in City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $25.00 2001-5,000 gallons (per 1000): $1.00 5,001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $1.50 10,001-50,000 gallons (per 1000): $2.00 50,000 gallons + (per 1000): $2.50 Use fee: Residential, out of City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $14.50 2001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $1.00 10,001 gallons + (per 1000): [Proposed tier] 10,001-60,000 (per 1000): $1.50 [Proposed tier:] 60,001+ (per 1000): $1.75 Use fee: Commercial, out of City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $29.50 2001-5,000 gallons (per 1000): $2.00 5,001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): 2.25 10,001-50,000 gallons (per 1000): $2.50 50,000 gallons + (per 1000): $2.75 Connection fee: In City 5/8"x3/4" meter: $1840 1" meter: $2305 1 %" meter: $2485 2"meter: $2785 4"meter: $4555 Connection fee: Out of City 5/8"x3/4" meter: $1925 1" meter: $2045 1 %2" meter: $2325 2" meter: $2965 4" meter: $4915 Industrial Water Use Fees (per 1000 g) Shop Water Retail Fee $7.75 Shop Water Government Fee $5.50 Construction Hydrant Fee $7.75 2 Page 18 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing The foregoing resolution is approved and adopted by action of the Moab City Council, as set forth below. This resolution shall take effect on July 1, 2017. Mayor David Sakrison Date Attest: Rachel Stenta, Recorder Date -End of Document- 3 Page 19 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing Memorandum April 28, 2017 To: Moab City Council From: David Everitt Re: Proposed Culinary Water Rate Changes for FY2018 Introduction The City of Moab charges various fees related to the consumption of culinary water. These fees pay for daily water line repairs, meter repairs and replacements, system upgrades, and system expansion. This work is primarily undertaken by City staff along with some contracted services. Current revenues do not fully fund ongoing maintenance and operations, which means there are no funds available for significant capital improvements. Rates related to the culinary water system were last revised in 2012, and prior to that, rates changed in 2005 and 1998. Moab's culinary water use rates are some of the lowest in Utah. Given the City's a) need to invest in basic infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, and b) desire to achieve certain conservation goals, a significant rate structure revision is necessary. This memo will discuss the various kinds of fees charged related to culinary water and why those fees are assessed currently, and will propose a revised fee schedule for FY 2018. What does Moab charge fees for as it relates to culinary water and why? The City assesses five different kinds of fees related to culinary water: 1. Impact fees are one-time payments made for projects that add to the overall amount of culinary water needed system -wide. Impact fees collected by the City may only be used to pay for the impacts of new growth - i.e., a new water tank that is only needed because there are additional homes or businesses to serve. State law requires a formal study to be conducted to analyze and set impact fee rates generally, and if a city does not use the fees collected within five years, those fees must be refunded. 2. Connection fees are charged when a physical connection is completed between a new development and the water system. While a developer will install the service lines into the developed parcels, City staff usually handle the actual connection process and meter installation at this time because the consequences of improper installation are so significant. Connection fees have been controversial because developers have no control over how much time City staff spend on the construction. Developers are given an initial Page 20 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing charge that is then adjusted after the construction is finished and actual costs calculated, which periodically means there is a significant unexpected charge. 3. Monthly use fees are based on the actual volume of water used each month at each connection point. Fees are used to pay for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades. These rates are set by resolution and can be changed by the Council without supporting studies. Current rates are extremely low, both in comparison to other jurisdictions and in terms of the Water Enterprise Fund's budget.l 4. Industrial use fees (including Public Works yard water hauler fees and fees for the use of temporary hydrants at larger construction sites) are charged to users who transport water from the pump at the "Shop" for various uses (e.g., culinary water at Dead Horse Point, road compaction projects, etc.). They are set by resolution of the Council. These fees are used to maintain the access point for this water, which has implications system -wide. 5. Miscellaneous fees: disconnection, late payment, unrepaired leak, and meter re- read fees are also set by resolution at the discretion of the Council. These fees are assessed to incentivize timely leak repair and bill payments, and to disincentivize disconnections for purposes of avoiding monthly use fees. Changing water connection and use fees for FY 2018 Traditionally, municipalities charge the users of water for the maintenance of water system in a roughly proportional manner, but that is not the only method available. The Council could choose to subsidize the water system with funds from the General Fund (essentially, via sales tax revenue). This is, however, a more volatile and unreliable source of ongoing funding; doing so would also impact the City's ability to pay for current programming (e.g., recreation and land use planning) and other capital needs. Ultimately, if the City wishes to generate the funds needed to properly maintain and upgrade its culinary water system, fee increases are necessary. Additionally, effective conservation measures usually include a financial incentive to use less water. Consequently, the following rates for connections and for monthly use are proposed to move toward accomplishing both of those goals.2 1 Until FY 2018, culinary water and sanitary sewer funds have been commingled into a single enterprise fund. Historically, expenses associated with water have exceeded revenue from water, but sewer's revenue has exceeded expenses. The net result has been that the sewer function has subsidized the culinary water function. 2 The City is completing a comprehensive rate study as part of the Culinary Water Storage and Distribution Master Plan that began this month; the results of that study should provide a five- to ten-year roadmap of rate changes needed to fund anticipated operational and capital expenses identified in the Master Plan, including impact fees. 2 Page 21 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing For use fees, staff matched revenue to a constrained budget for FY 2018, using a more aggressive graduated scale to incentivize conservation while also increasing revenue. To estimate connection fees, staff added a discounted average "overage" amount3 based on actual costs so far in 2017 to the current rates to come up with the proposed rates. This proposal also includes an increase to the industrial use fees for Shop water and construction hydrants. Revenue Impacts The total fiscal impact of these recommendations is difficult to estimate exactly, and will depend on whether there are significant changes in water consumption. Staff modeled the proposed rates using actual usage for the months of April and August 2016. The net increase for April would be $44,865, or 119%; August's would be $89,550, or 135%. This does not account for an expected reduction in water use. For the purposes of budgeting for FY 2018, staff estimated a conservative overall increase of 67% for connection and use rates (including Shop water). The Council has flexibility to adjust these recommendations, both at the outset and each year moving forward, and revenue estimates will be adjusted mid -year. Below are: 1. A sample of actual April 2017 billings and a printout of the same bills using the recommended fee schedule for comparison; 2. Rates from a sampling of area jurisdictions; 3. Current City rates and handouts for water users; and 4. A link to a spreadsheet tool you may use to create different billing scenarios in order to assess the impact to a user with varying water usage. 3 For 2016, the average overage was 652.00. In 2017 so far, the average is $1,375.00. 3 Page 22 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing Proposed Water Use Rates Current rate New Rate Use fee: Residential, in City: First 2000 gallons (base charge): $5.93 $10.00 2001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $0.47 $0.75 10,001 gallons + (per 1000): $0.64 [Proposed tier] 10,001-60,000 (per 1000): $1.00 [Proposed tier:] 60,001+ (per 1000): $1.25 Use fee: Commercial, in City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $10.12 $25.00 2001-5,000 gallons (per 1000): $2.24 $1.00 5,001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $0.57 $1.50 10,001-50,000 gallons (per 1000): $0.66 $2.00 50,000 gallons + (per 1000): $0.79 $2.50 Use fee: Residential, out of City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $11.86 $14.50 2001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $0.94 $1.00 10,001 gallons + (per 1000): $1.29 [Proposed tier] 10,001-60,000 (per 1000): $1.50 [Proposed tier:] 60,001+ (per 1000): $1.75 Use fee: Commercial, out of City First 2000 gallons (base charge): $20.24 $29.50 2001-5,000 gallons (per 1000): $4.50 $2.00 5,001-10,000 gallons (per 1000): $1.15 2.25 10,001-50,000 gallons (per 1000): $1.33 $2.50 50,000 gallons + (per 1000): $1.58 $2.75 Connection fee: In City 5/8"x3/4" meter: $825+overages $1840 1" meter: $1190+overages $2305 1 1/2" meter: $1470+overages $2485 2"meter: $1770+overages $2785 4"meter: $3540+overages $4555 Connection fee: Out of City 5/8"x3/4" meter: $910+overages $1925 1" meter: $1030+overages $2045 1 1/2" meter: $1310+overages $2325 2" meter: $1950+overages $2965 4" meter: $3900+overages $4915 Industrial Water Use Fees (per 1000 g) Shop Water Retail Fee $5.50 $7.75 Shop Water Government Fee $2.25 $5.50 Construction Hydrant Fee $5.50 $7.75 4 Page 23 of 230 5-2 Public Hearing Prepared by: Bowen Collins & Associates, Inc. -ONSULTING ENGINEERS Prepared for: age 24 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS May 2017 Prepared for: Prepared by: CITY MOk&p, Bowen Collins & Associates, Inc. NNW CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 25 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ES-1 Introduction ES-1 Cost of Service Sewer Rate Analysis ES-1 Recommendations ES-2 SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS 1-1 Introduction 1-1 Background 1-1 10-Year Budget Plan 1-2 Detailed Rate Calculation 1-2 Key Assumptions 1-3 Projecting Wastewater Production 1-3 Historic Indoor Water Use 1-3 Projected Growth 1-4 Projected Sewer Flows 1-5 Infiltration and Inflow 1-5 Strength Characteristics 1-5 Calculating Revenue Requirements 1-6 Impact Fee Revenue 1-6 Non -Rate Revenue 1-7 Moab City Expenditures 1-8 Cost Allocations 1-8 Customer Service Characteristics 1-9 Calculated Cost -of -Service Rates 1-9 Recommended Future Rates 1-11 Recommendations 1-14 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A — DETAILED RATE TABLES BOWEN, COLLINS & ASSOCIATES I Page 26 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) LIST OF TABLES No. Title Page No. ES-1 Calculated/Recommended Rates ES-3 1 Recommended Annual Revenue Increases for the 10-Year Budget Plan 1-1 2 Adopted Rates to Meet Projected Revenue Needs 1-2 3 2015 Account and Sewer Use Summary 1-4 4 Projected system Growth (ERUs) 1-4 5 Projected Growth in Sewer Flows 1-5 6 Projected Impact Fee Revenue 1-7 7 Projected Non -Rate Revenue 1-7 8 Projected Revenue Requirements 1-8 9 Calculated Cost -of -Service Rates 1-10 10 AWWA Equivalent Water Meter Ratios 1-12 11 Calculated/Recommended Monthly Rates 1-13 BOWEN, COLLINS & ASSOCIATES I I Page 27 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Earlier this year, Moab City updated its sewer rates based upon a sewer rate report issued by Bowen, Collins & Associates, Inc. in February 2017. Due to various constraints, primarily related to the anticipated construction timing of the new WWTP, that report was limited in its analysis to a relatively simple revenue needs approach. The purpose of this report is to present recommended updates to Moab City's (City) sewer rates based a more detailed cost of service analysis. This analysis will calculate detailed rates for FYE 2018 to FYE 2022. Implementing the recommendations contained in this report will help Moab City keep its sewer system adequately funded to maintain its current infrastructure and continue to provide dependable service to its customers based upon a sewer rate structure that is more equitable than the revenue needs approach previously adopted. COST -OF -SERVICE SEWER RATE ANALYSIS The primary objective of this sewer rate analysis is to establish fair and equitable rates that will be sufficient to meet revenue requirements for the City. To accomplish this goal, this analysis focused on six major tasks: 1. Projecting Growth: In FYE 2016, the Moab City sewer system was composed of approximately 2,489 individual accounts compromising 5,468 residential equivalent residential units (ERUs). Based on Moab City water reclamation facility planning information, the estimated total population growth rate for the next six years was estimated to be approximately 1.1 % for all customers. 2. Calculating Revenue Requirements: Total revenue requirements for the City were projected for the next several years. Those requirements included operations and maintenance costs, capital improvement costs, facilities rehabilitation/replacement costs, and debt service. Revenue generated outside of sewer rates (impact fees, sewer sales to SVW&SID, septage sales, finance charges, etc.) was deducted from the total to give the net revenue requirement to be recovered from service charges. 3. Comparing Revenue to Required Revenue: Once revenue requirements were projected, it was possible to compare required revenue to revenue projections. 4. Developing a Funding Plan to Meet Projected Needs: In order for the City to meet projected expenditures and maintain its reserve fund at acceptable levels, it is important that revenue be sufficient to accommodate future projects. This study utilized the plan from the February 2017 sewer rate study to maintain the City's reserve fund and establish funding levels appropriate to provide the desired level of service in the wastewater system. 5. Allocating Costs to Customers: This analysis generally followed the design cost - causative procedure recommended by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and American Public Works Association (APWA). The essential principle of this method is that sewer rates should be recovered from customers in proportion to the cost of serving customers. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-1 Page 28 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS As part of this analysis, some significant changes in the City's billing structure have been recommended to better reflect the actual cost of serving different types of customers. These changes include: • Multi -unit and Large Meter Based Rates - Instead of charging the same base rate to all accounts regardless of size, it is proposed that base rates be proportional to potential use of capacity in the system. To implement this principle, it is proposed that multi -unit accounts (including overnight accommodations) be based on the size and number of units per account and that larger commercial accounts be charged based on their water meter size. • Strength Based Volume Rates for Restaurants and Fast Food — It is also proposed that restaurants and fast food eateries be charged higher volume charges based on their higher strength wastewater. 6. Calculating Final Sewer Rates: Using the recommended billing structure, sewer rates were calculated to recover the allocated cost -of -service based on operation and maintenance costs, debt service, and capital improvement costs. The recommended sewer rates shown in Table ES-1 reflect a multiple year rate schedule (using the recommended billing structure) needed to meet the cost of capital improvements and system renewal. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the service charges summarized in Table ES-1 be adopted by Moab City. The proposed rates should be re-evaluated in approximately five years to ensure that the City's revenue requirements and goals for customer equity are being met. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-2 MOAB CITY Page 29 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Table ES-1 Calculated/Recommended Rates Monthly Base Rate Existing FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Single Family $14.40 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 Multifamily 1st Unit (2 Bedrooms or Larger) $19.10 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Multifamily 1st Unit (1 Bedroom or Smaller) $19.10 $14.60 $15.80 $17.00 $16.55 $16.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $1.60 $4.10 $5.50 $6.40 $6.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Condo, 2 Bedrooms or Larger $19.10 $16.40 $20.45 $23.25 $23.85 $23.85 + Charge per each additional unit - $3.40 $8.80 $11.75 $13.65 $13.65 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Condo, 1 Bedroom or Smaller $19.10 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st $19.10 $15.25 $17.40 $19.15 $19.10 $19.10 Unit Hotel/Motel (No Kitchen) + Charge per each additional unit - $2.20 $5.75 $7.65 $8.90 $8.90 Restaurant/Fast Food and Other Non -Residential: 1-inch or smaller water meter $19.10 $19.10 $19.10 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 1.5-inch water meter - $19.10 $21.75 $24.40 $24.80 $24.80 2-inch water meter - $24.25 $29.30 $32.95 $33.75 $33.75 3-inch water meter - $69.60 $84.75 $95.90 $99.65 $99.65 4-inch water meter - $86.40 $105.25 $119.25 $124.10 $124.10 5-inch water meter - $125.60 $153.20 $173.65 $181.05 $181.05 6-inch water meter - $170.45 $207.95 $235.80 $246.10 $246.10 8-inch water meter - $232.25 $283.55 $321.65 $335.95 $335.95 Volume Rate ($/kgal) Existing FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Residential $1.70 $1.70 $1.70 $1.82 $1.90 $1.90 Multifamily $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Overnight Accommodations $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Restaurant/Fast Food $1.85 $2.22 $2.66 $3.20 $3.41 $3.41 Other Non -Residential $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-3 Page 30 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this rate study is to present recommended updates to Moab City's (City) sewer rates based a cost of service analysis. This analysis will calculate detailed rates for FYE 2018 to FYE 2022 and present a longer term finance plan to achieve the City's primary objectives of: • Maintain high quality and reliable sewer service at affordable prices for customers; • Sustain stable revenue generation adequate to fund system needs; • Minimize the City's long-term costs by avoiding further debt where possible; and • Equitably charge each customer based on their actual cost of service. Implementing the recommendations contained in this report will help Moab City keep its sewer system adequately funded to maintain its current infrastructure and continue to provide dependable service to its customers based upon a more equitable sewer rate structure. BACKGROUND Earlier this year, Moab City updated its sewer rates based upon two sewer rate reports issued by Bowen, Collins & Associates, Inc. (BC&A). The original report, completed in October of 2016, was updated in February 2017 to account for higher than expected construction costs associated with the proposed wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to be constructed in the near future. Due to various constraints, primarily related to the anticipated construction timing of the new WWTP, those reports calculated rates based upon a relatively simple revenue needs approach. Those reports recommended that the City revisit their rate structure based on cost -of -service principles as soon as reasonably possible. The rate study completed in February 2017 for Moab City is included in Appendix B. Table 1 shows the recommended annual revenue increases needed to meet the requirements of the City's sewer system as described in that previous rate study. Table 1 Recommended Annual Revenue Increases for the 10-Year Budget Plan Year Rate Revenue Increase FYE 2018 20% FYE 2019 20% FYE 2020 12% FYE 2021 4.5% FYE 2022 0%* FYE 2023 0%* FYE 2024 0%* FYE 2025 0%* FYE 2026 0%* * No significant increase expected, but small annual adjustments may be needed to account for inflation or other issues. BOWEN COLLINS & ASSOCIATES 1-1 MOAB CITY Page 31 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Table 2 shows the previously calculated rate structure recently adopted by the City. As the February 2017 report was limited to a revenue needs analysis, the rates adopted by the City were calculated by simply multiplying the City's existing rate structure by the percent increases identified in Table 1. Table 2 Adopted Rates to Meet Projected Revenue Needs Monthly Base Rate Existing FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 i FYE 2022 Residential $14.40 $17.28 $20.74 $23.22 $24.27 $24.27 Commercial $19.10 $22.92 $27.50 $30.80 $32.19 $32.19 Volume Rate ExistingFYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Residential $1.70 $2.04 $2.45 $2.74 $2.87 $2.87 Commercial $1.85 $2.22 $2.66 $2.98 $3.12 $3.12 Average Monthly Residential Bill $21.88 $26.26 $31.51 $35.29 $36.88 $36.88 The following sections of this report examine more closely the actual cost of service for different types of customers and recommended rates to improve rate equity between users of Moab City's sanitary sewer system. 10-YEAR BUDGET PLAN A 10-year budget plan is a critical component of the analysis to determine a cost of service rate structure. The budget plan outline in the February 2017 sewer rate study was used to determine the revenue requirements shown in Table 1. For additional detail on overall budgeting, the reader should reference the February 2017 report. The following cost of service analysis is based on that original budget plan. DETAILED RATE CALCULATION With an overall revenue plan in place, the next step in the rate calculation process is a detailed cost -of -service rate analysis. This analysis focuses on four major tasks: 1. Projecting Sewer Use: Future sewer sales were estimated by examining current use patterns and by projecting sewer system growth for the next several years. 2. Calculating Revenue Requirements: Total revenue requirements of the system were projected for the next several years based on the budget plan outlined in the February 2017 report. Non -rate revenue (including impact fee, septage sales, etc.) was deducted from the total to give the net revenue requirement to be recovered from rate payers. 3. Cost Allocation: This analysis generally follows the design cost -causative procedure recommended by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), American Society of Civil BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-2 MOAB CITY Page 32 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Engineers (ASCE), and American Public Works Association (APWA)1. The essential principle of this method is that wastewater revenue should be recovered from classes of customers in proportion to the cost of serving those customers. All sewer connections have been grouped into five customer classes resulting in a standard rate for each class. 4. Wastewater Rate Design: Wastewater rates were calculated to recover the allocated cost -of -service based on operation and maintenance costs, capital improvement costs, and debt service costs. The remainder of this report details the results of each of these four major tasks. Detailed rate tables from the model used to develop the rate recommendations are located in Appendix A. KEY ASSUMPTIONS The results presented in this report are based on the following assumptions: 1. The Moab City sewer operating fund will continue to be a self -funding enterprise fund. 2. The study follows the basic recommended methodologies of the joint publication, "Financing and Charges for Wastewater Systems". Only the "cash basis" approach has been used to allocate costs to users. 3. This wastewater rate study is based on projections of future wastewater production and projected system operation, maintenance, and improvement costs. These projections are based on current economic conditions and wastewater use patterns. Because conditions may change over time, it is recommended that the City review the wastewater rates periodically and adjust them as needed to provide a revenue stream that will adequately fund operation and maintenance costs as well as needed rehabilitation and replacement projects. It is also recommended that a comprehensive review and updating of wastewater rates be undertaken in three to five years so that the basic analytical foundations of this study can be re-evaluated. PROJECTING WASTEWATER PRODUCTION Historic Indoor Water Use In FYE 2016, the City provided sewer service to approximately 2,489 accounts composed of approximately 5,468 flow ERUs. The City has historically separated accounts into two classes as described below: • Single Family Residential — This class represents all the single family residential customers connected into the Moab City sewer system. Based on information provided to BC&A, this customer class currently accounts for approximately 32% of all ERUs in the system. Each residential unit is assumed to be 1 ERU by the City. The strength of wastewater flows is not differentiated within this class. • Commercial — This class of customers contains all other customers. The strength of wastewater flows is not differentiated within this class. The City historically tracks commercial subclasses in four categories as follows: multifamily, overnight accommodations, restaurant/fast food, and other non-residential. 'Water Environment Federation, American Society of Civil Engineers, and American Public Works Association. Financing and Charges for Wastewater Systems, 1984. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-3 MOAB CITY Page 33 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS For the purposes of this study, BC&A would propose using the same five general customer classifications the City has developed. Moab City does not meter sewage flows for individual customers. Lacking direct information on flow rates, BC&A estimated the typical sewer flow rates based on indoor water meter data obtained from Moab City for FYE 2015. The number of accounts in each customer class, along with their estimated sewer flows in FYE 2015, is summarized in Table 3. Table 3 2015 Account and Sewer Use Summary Customer Class Number of Accounts in 2015 Number of ERUs in 2015 2015 Sewer Flows (kgal) Average Monthly Flows/ERU (kgal) Residential 1,753 1,753 91,073 4.3 Multifamily 409 227 12,070 4.4 Overnight Accommodations 60 1,958 81,618 3.5 Restaurant/Fast Food 43 392 18,877 4.0 Other Non- Residential 197 1,078 48,297 3.7 Total 2,462 5,409 251,935 - Projected Growth There is a relatively large amount of area within Moab City that is undeveloped. Therefore, a reasonable amount of growth is expected. The basis of the growth projected to occur was taken from Moab City's recent water reclamation facility planning efforts. The growth rate was applied to the number of existing ERUs and accounts. Overall historic growth has generally been relatively moderate. The projected growth rates and number of ERUs by customer type are summarized in Table 4. Table 4 Projected System Growth (ERUs) Customer Class FYE 2016 FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Residential 1,772 1,791 1,811 1,831 1,851 1,872 1,892 Multifamily 230 233 235 238 240 243 246 Overnight Accommodations 1,980 2,002 2,024 2,046 2,069 2,091 2,114 Restaurant/Fast Food 396 400 405 409 414 418 423 Other Non -Residential 1,090 1,102 1,114 1,126 1,139 1,151 1,164 Total 5,468 5,528 5,589 5,650 5,713 5,775 5,839 % System Growth 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-4 Page 34 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Projected Sewer Flows Future sewer demands were projected by multiplying the average use per ERU in FYE 2015 from Table 3 by the projected number of ERUs in Table 4. Using this methodology, the projected growth in total sewer flows are shown in Table 5. Table 5 Projected Growth in Sewer Flows Customer Class Use per ERU/Year Flow Amount (kgal) FYE 2016 FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Residential 52.0 92,075 93,062 94,101 95,140 96,180 97,271 98,310 Multifamily 53.1 12,203 12,362 12,468 12,627 12,733 12,892 13,052 Overnight Accommodations 41.7 82,516 83,433 84,349 85,266 86,225 87,142 88,100 Restaurant/Fast Food 48.2 19,085 19,277 19,518 19,711 19,952 20,145 20,386 Other Non- Residential 44.8 48,828 49,366 49,903 50,441 51,023 51,561 52,143 Total - 254,706 257,500 260,341 263,186 266,113 269,011 271,991 Infiltration and Inflow Infiltration and inflow is the intrusion of groundwater or storm water into the sewer system through cracked pipes, broken and offset joints, improper connections, leaky manholes, etc. In areas with aging sewer lines and high groundwater, infiltration can actually be the largest component of flow being conveyed in the sewer. Infiltration is very difficult to measure because it varies across the service area based on climate conditions, water table levels, pipe diameter, and pipe condition. Because of the difficulty of identifying the source and quantity of infiltration, Moab City does not bill sewer accounts for infiltration directly. Thus, infiltration and inflow are not included in the rate model. Strength Characteristics Strength characteristics of wastewater are generally used to scale the cost of treatment between different users. For example, an industrial connection may produce stronger wastewater than a residential connection, thus meriting a higher sewer rate to cover the increased treatment cost. The only historical data regarding wastewater strength available to BC&A were measurements taken at the wastewater treatment plant. 300 mg/L of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and 280 mg/L of total suspended solids (TSS) were recorded for the combined wastewater stream entering the WWTP. Those values were assumed to be the approximate average strength of all connections. Flow strength per connection has not been monitored in detail by the City. However, based on previous residential equivalence studies conducted by BC&A of similar entities, restaurant and fast food customers have higher wastewater strength characteristics. Correspondingly, the projected strength of wastewater from these customers has been updated in the rate model. The strength portion of the rate model may provide further value to the City if it has any individual customers in the future that merit additional consideration of strength. Table BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-5 MOAB CITY Page 35 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS A7 of Appendix A shows the BOD and TSS values that were used in the rate model for each customer class. CALCULATING REVENUE REQUIREMENTS There are two methods for determining a water utility's revenue requirements. One is called the Cash Basis of revenue requirements. The other method is called the Utility Basis of revenue requirements. The revenue requirements for each approach are summarized on the next page. Cash Basis Utility Basis Operation and Maintenance Costs Plus: Debt Service Cash -Financed Capital Outlays Taxes (if applicable) Net Additions to Reserves Total Requirements Less: Non -Rate Revenues Equals:Net Requirements from Rates Operation and Maintenance Cost Plus: Depreciation Return on Investment Taxes (if applicable) Total Requirements Less: Non -Rate Revenues Equals:Net Requirements from Rates The cash basis of revenue requirements is based on the actual cash expenditures of the system. Its goal is to make sure revenues match the cash needs of the system. In public utilities, this method generally matches the budgetary expenditures for the period. It has the additional advantage of being more understandable to most ratepayers and more directly meets any debt service coverage requirements that the system might need to comply with. The utility basis approach simulates the financial requirements of private sector companies. It ensures that revenue requirements reflect the depreciation incurred by the system, as well as a return on the investment in rate base by system owners. In the municipal utility setting, the utility basis is most often used when there is significant utility service to customers outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the system owners. It allows the system owners (i.e., City customers) to earn a return from the investments to serve the customers outside the City. Approximately one third of flows treated by Moab City originate outside the City's jurisdictional boundaries. For these flows, the utility basis could be well suited to calculate revenue requirements. However, because this rate study does not seek to determine retail rates for users outside the City, the utility basis is less applicable. For customers inside Moab City, the cash basis is the preferred method for these circumstances. Due to its previously stated advantages, rates in this study were developed under the cash basis only. Impact Fee Revenue The projected annual revenue from impact fees is based on the projected number of new ERUs. The impact fee revenue also includes the revenue obtained from new development outside of Moab City that is routing flow into Moab for treatment (such as SVW&SID). For this analysis, it has been assumed that the City's impact fee rates will be as discussed in the 2016 Moab Sewer Impact Fee Analysis. If Moab City adopts impact fees other than those recommended, the rates calculated in this report will need to be adjusted accordingly. The projected impact fee revenue is BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-6 MOAB CITY Page 36 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS generally expected to increase gradually over the next six years following system growth and City projections, as shown in Table 6. The exception to the gradual trend are some larger increases between FYE 2018 and FYE 2020 that occur as new capacity at the treatment plant opens up opportunity for additional connections from San Juan County and elsewhere. Table 6 Projected Impact Fee Revenue Item FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Projected Collections Impact Fee Revenues $83,891 $85,067 $122,044 $144,637 $147,367 $148,681 Projected Treatment Impact Fee Revenues $104,678 $106,427 $205,960 $258,232 $263,620 $265,651 Projected Total Impact Fee Revenues $188,569 $191,494 $328,003 $402,869 $410,987 $414,332 Non -Rate Revenue The projected non -rate revenue for the City is summarized in Table 7. The projected revenue amounts are based on a 3% inflation rate and the ERU growth rates shown in Table 4. This non - rate revenue is the net income from activities not associated with Moab City sewer sales. It includes sewer rate collection penalty fees and interest, sales to SVW&SID, septage sales, impact fees, and other income. As shown in the table, impact fees, SVW&SID sewer sales, and septage sales account for the vast majority of the total non -rate revenue. There is a large increase shown in FYE 2018 in association with new rates calculated as part of the February 2017 Rate Study. Increases thereafter are relatively modest and correspond with inflation and system growth. Table 7 Projected Non -Rate Revenue Item FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 SVW&SID Sewer Sales $296,157 $442,821 $464,107 $512,925 $536,720 $561,422 Special Services $1,500 $1,562 $1,626 $1,692 $1,762 $1,834 Septage Sales $76,755 $241,341 $247,302 $252,057 $258,342 $264,836 Sewer Connections $8,000 $8,328 $8,669 $9,025 $9,395 $9,780 T Impact Fees $188,569 $191,494 $328,003 $402,869 $410,987 $414,332 Finance Charges & Other Income $22,400 $23,318 $24,274 $25,270 $26,306 $27,384 Total $593,381 $908,865 $1,073,982 $1,203,837 $1,243,511 $1,279,587 BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-7 Page 37 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Moab City Expenditures The projected City expenditures for the planning period are summarized in Table 8. Included in the table are the projected total costs for the three major categories of expenditures: operations and maintenance, debt service, and capital expenditures. These categories are discussed in more detail in following sections. Table 8 Projected Revenue Requirements Item FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 O&M $984,099 $1,134,035 $1,174,293 $1,215,980 $1,259,147 $1,303,847 Debt Service $0 $798,834 $798,834 $877,592 $877,592 $877,592 Capital Outlays $547,513 $114,069 $481,747 $673,591 $758,684 $768,400 Total Expenditures $1,531,612 $2,046,937 $2,454,874 $2,767,163 $2,895,423 $2,949,840 Operation and Maintenance Costs: The projected operation and maintenance costs for Moab City were based on the City's budgeted amount for FYE 2017 and are discussed in more detail in the February 2017 sewer rate study. A detailed list of O&M costs is included as part of the rate model in Appendix A. Debt Service Costs: These are the costs paid toward the loans taken out or expected to be taken out by the City in the near future and are discussed in more detail in the February 2017 sewer rate study. A detailed list of loan payments is included as part of the rate model in Appendix A. Capital Improvement Costs: These are the costs for constructing new facilities within Moab City. This can include completely new facilities or replacement of existing facilities. In years where capital expenditures for rehabilitation and replacement of the existing infrastructure do not occur, or are less than the amount budgeted, the rate revenue will be transferred to the City's savings fund which will be stored to pay for future improvements. If major improvement projects are needed before the fund has been sufficiently built up, the City will likely need to utilize a bond for a portion of that future project's cost. It should be noted that the FYE 2017 Moab City budget identified four recommended potential improvement projects outside of those already discussed previously. As the project costs range from only approximately $8,000 to $100,000, it was assumed that these projects could be funded through the funds annually set aside for rehabilitation and replacement as previously described. The capital improvement projects and the recommended timing of their construction is shown in Table All of Appendix A. The expenditures of this category are discussed in more detail in the February 2017 Sewer Rate Study. COST ALLOCATIONS A key step in a cost -causative wastewater rate analysis is the allocation of costs to customer service characteristics. The allocation approach used in this study reflects the basic approaches recommended by WPCF, ASCE, and APWA. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-8 MOAB CITY Page 38 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Customer Service Characteristics This approach recommends the allocation of costs into one of four cost allocation categories: • Volume Costs — Volume costs refer to costs that are determined by the volume of wastewater generated in the system. • Capacity Costs — Capacity costs are typically costs determined by the peak wastewater production of system users. Although peak flows are not billed for directly (in part because there is no presently installed way to monitor them), there is a component of the system that allows each customer the opportunity to intermittently discharge peak flows. As a result, each customer should be paying for their potential to discharge at peak rates into the system, even though this capacity may be rarely used. This category would include such items as the design and construction of major trunk lines since they are sized based on peak flow rates. • Strength Costs — Strength costs are those costs determined by BOD or TSS concentrations of the wastewater. • Customer Related Costs — Customer related costs are those costs that are independent of the quantity or quality of wastewater generated. This category is mostly limited to administrative services such as the cost of generating and sending out bills each month. Detailed cost divisions have been completed in the sewer rate model (see Tables Al2 through Al of Appendix A). In each case, these allocations are based on professional engineering judgment and knowledge of system operations. Table Al2 provides a division by cost allocation category for O&M expenditures. Table Al lists the cost allocations for City assets and the overall allocated percentage amounts to each division. Using those overall allocation percentages, allocations were determined for debt service, capital outlays, and all non -rate revenue in Table Al of Appendix A. Using the percentages assigned to each budget category, the system revenue costs are distributed among the customer service classes to produce a total revenue requirement for each customer service characteristic. Table Al of Appendix A shows that total cost allocation for each customer class and service characteristic. CALCULATED COST -OF -SERVICE RATES Following the recommended cost -of -service methodology, required rates to satisfy the City's projected revenue requirements were calculated as summarized in Table 9. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-9 MOAB CITY Page 39 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Table 9 Calculated Cost -of -Service Rates Monthly Account Base Rate FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 All Users $7.16 $8.65 $9.74 $10.19 $10.18 Monthly ERU Base Rate FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 All Users $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Volume Rate ($/kgal) FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Volume Component All Users $0.79 $0.87 $0.90 $0.93 $0.94 Strength Component Restaurant/Fast Food Users $1.66 $2.06 $2.37 $2.48 $2.48 All Other Users $0.64 $0.80 $0.92 $0.97 $0.96 Total Volume Rate Restaurant/Fast Food Users $2.45 $2.93 $3.27 $3.41 $3.41 All Other Users $1.44 $1.67 $1.82 $1.90 $1.90 Like existing City rates, this calculation includes developing a monthly base rate for each user plus a set rate per 1,000 gallons of actual indoor water used each month. However, a number of modifications to the existing City rate structure are recommended. • Monthly Base Rate - Historically, monthly base rates have been the same for each account, regardless of the size of connection. Based on cost -of -service, it is recommended that the monthly base rate be separated into a monthly account base rate and a monthly ERU base rate. The base rate is divided into those two categories to more equitably capture the varying situations of capacity reservation within the sewer system. Each user would be charged a monthly account base rate to cover costs associated with simply being connected into the system (such as administrative costs for monthly billings). In addition, each user would also pay a monthly base rate dependent upon the user's number of ERUs to reserve capacity in the system as previously described in the cost allocation section. A main point of that section is that the capacity reservation is primarily due to the standard practice of sizing sewer trunk lines and other facilities based on the maximum expected peak flows for each user. Customers with higher peak flows require dedicating a larger portion of sewer system capacity to adequately serve them even if they do not frequently utilize the full capacity (and correspondingly cannot be captured through volume rates). Equity between customers is improved by correspondingly charging a higher base rate for the increased capacity dedication. Where this change will likely have the greatest effect in Moab is on overnight accommodations. Historically, Moab has only charged hotels a single base rate that is very similar to what a single residential unit pays. Thus, a residential connection pays $14.40 per month for the ability to connect to the sewer system and a hotel (or any other type of non-residential user) only pays a little bit more at $19.10 per month. This is true BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-10 MOAB CITY Page 40 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS regardless of the size of non-residential connection. While a resident and a hotel do have roughly the same amount of billing and administrative costs, the hotel's need for available capacity can be many more time that of a single home. Thus, paying essentially the same base rate does not effectively reflect the cost of service for each customer. It is sometimes argued that larger customers do pay more for service through increased volume charges. However, as noted about, the revenue that is collected though volume charges only reflects the costs associated with actual volume related expenditures. They do not reflect the costs of available capacity. To be most consistent with cost of service principles, capacity related costs should not be collected through volume charges, but through base charges associated with expected maximum capacity needs. • Wastewater Strength Component — As shown in Table Al of Appendix A, the strength category accounts for approximately 18% of sewer system annual revenue requirements. To improve equity of rates, wastewater strength should be factored into the rates. For the customers in the City's system, there is no existing practical way of measuring wastewater strength for individual customers on a regular basis. Apart from the "restaurant/fast food" and "other non-residential" customer classifications shown in Table 3, the remaining three customer classifications are expected to produce relatively similar BOD and TSS concentrations so the extra effort to capture the differences may not be warranted. The "restaurant/fast food" classification is expected to have a relatively higher BOD and TSS from the standard based on past sampling of similar entities. As the "other non-residential" classification covers a wide range of customer types, it is much more difficult to determine strength characteristics without further sampling. To be more equitable for the other customer classifications (which should have much lower wastewater strength), the rate model utilized higher BOD and TSS concentrations for the `restaurant/fast food' classification and lower concentrations (based off historical sampling of the total combined influent into the WWTP) for the remaining four classifications to calculate the cost -of -service for the strength component of the volume rate. The cost -of -service information contained in this report may be used as a basis to calculate equitable rates if Moab City ever has a request to provide service to an industrial or other high strength user or would like to conduct thorough wastewater strength sampling of additional customer classifications. RECOMMENDED FUTURE RATES The cost -of -service rates summarized above provide a good basis for developing recommended rates for the system. However, to fairly and efficiently administer the rates, it is useful to further define the rate structure by customer class. For monthly base rates, all customer classes will be calculated by adding the monthly account base rate (from Table 9) to the monthly ERU base rate (also from Table 9) multiplied by the flow ERUs associated with the account. For customer classifications where multiple units may exist under a single account, such as a motel, the first unit will be charged the account base rate but each additional unit will be charged a monthly base rate dependent only on the ERU base rate. This will ensure the City only charges these types of customers once per month to cover the monthly account base rate portion of the bill. For the calculation of flow ERUs per account, the following is recommended: BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-11 MOAB CITY Page 41 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS • Single Family — In the case of single family customers, the number of flow ERUs per account is simply one. • Multifamily — For multifamily customers, it is recommended that the flow ERUs associated with each account be based on the per unit values defined in Table 10 of the 2016 Moab Sewer Impact Fee Analysis (IFA). This customer class includes two subcategories: o 2 Bedrooms or Larger = 1.0 ERUs per unit o 1 Bedroom or Smaller = 0.56 ERUs per unit • Overnight Accommodations — For this category of customers, it is also recommended that the flow ERUs associated with each account be based on the per unit values defined in Table 10 of the 2016 Moab Sewer Impact Fee Analysis. This customer class includes three subcategories: o Condo (2 bedroom and larger) = 1.2 ERUs per unit o Condo (1 bedroom and smaller) = 1.0 ERUs per unit o Hotel/Motel = 0.78 ERUs per unit • Restaurant/Fast Foot and Other Non -Residential — For this category of customers, it is recommended that the flow ERUs associated with each account be based on the AWWA equivalent meter ratio (determined by the actual size of the water meter serving the customer). Table 10 shows the equivalent meter ratio per meter size. This equivalent meter ratio rate structure will allow the City to more fairly charge for the capacity reservation as the water meter size is typically directly related to flow capacity. This will result in a generally consistent monthly rate for each commercial customer. As shown in Table 11, entities with 1-inch and smaller meters (approximately equal in size to that of the typical single family residence) will be charged the same monthly rate as a single family residence. Table 10 AWWA Equivalent Water Meter Ratios Customer Class Meter Size (Inches) 1 and smaller 1 1/2 2 3 4 6 8 10 AWWA Equiv. Meter Ratios 1.0 1.3 2.1 7.9 10.0 15.0 20.7 28.6 Based on the methodology described above, the recommended wastewater rates necessary to meet projected revenue requirements for the next five years are summarized in Table 11. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-12 MOAB CITY Page 42 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS Table 11 Calculated/Recommended Monthly Rates Monthly Base Rate Existing FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Single Family $14.40 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 Multifamily 1st Unit (2 Bedrooms or Larger) $19.10 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Multifamily 1st Unit (1 Bedroom or Smaller) $19.10 $14.60 $15.80 $17.00 $16.55 $16.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $1.60 $4.10 $5.50 $6.40 $6.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Condo, 2 Bedrooms or Larger $19.10 $16.40 $20.45 $23.25 $23.85 $23.85 + Charge per each additional unit - $3.40 $8.80 $11.75 $13.65 $13.65 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Condo, 1 Bedroom or Smaller $19.10 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 + Charge per each additional unit - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Hotel/Motel (No Kitchen) $19.10 $15.25 $17.40 $19.15 $19.10 $19.10 + Charge per each additional unit - $2.20 $5.75 $7.65 $8.90 $8.90 Restaurant/Fast Food and Other Non -Residential: 1-inch or smaller water meter $19.10 $19.10 $19.10 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 1.5-inch water meter - $19.10 $21.75 $24.40 $24.80 $24.80 2-inch water meter - $24.25 $29.30 $32.95 $33.75 $33.75 3-inch water meter - $69.60 $84.75 $95.90 $99.65 $99.65 4-inch water meter - $86.40 $105.25 $119.25 $124.10 $124.10 5-inch water meter - $125.60 $153.20 $173.65 $181.05 $181.05 6-inch water meter - $170.45 $207.95 $235.80 $246.10 $246.10 8-inch water meter - $232.25 $283.55 $321.65 $335.95 $335.95 Volume Rate ($/kgal) Existing FYE 2017 FYE 2018 FYE 2019 FYE 2020 FYE 2021 FYE 2022 Residential $1.70 $1.70 $1.70 $1.82 $1.90 $1.90 Multifamily $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Overnight Accommodations $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Restaurant/Fast Food $1.85 $2.22 $2.66 $3.20 $3.41 $3.41 Other Non -Residential $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 It should be noted that the recommended sewer rates shown in Table 11 reflect a multiple year transition from current rates to the cost of service rates identified in Table 9. Typically, it is desirable for rate changes to occur gradually over several years to avoid shocking customers with a sudden rate increase. Thus, the changes to the rate payment calculation method (additional unit BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-13 Page 43 of 230 MOAB CITY 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS charges, wastewater strength charges, meter size charges, etc.) have all been phased in gradually to minimize potential impacts to any given customer. Based upon the customer information and assumptions supplied by Moab City, the recommended rates are projected to be overall revenue neutral compared to the calculated rates identified in the February 2017 Rate Study. As shown in the table, cost of service rates under the proposed plan would be fully implemented (along with required increases to meet expected revenue needs) by FYE 2021. No further changes in rates are currently shown in FYE 2022. Typically, after the initial few years of rate growth to bring rates in line with budgetary needs, the rates will subsequently need to be grown just to keep pace with inflation. This is not the case for Moab City rates primarily because loan payments remain steady while the predicted system and customer growth rates produce excess revenue to roughly offset inflation during the period analyzed. This projection should be revisited in the next rate study completed in 3 to 5 years. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the analysis contained in this report, the following actions are recommended: Adopt Recommended Rates: It is recommended that Moab City adopt the rates summarized in Table 11. These increases are needed to meet immediate operation and maintenance needs and to fund capital expenditures to meet the City's longer -term system investment goals. The recommended rates will improve cost sharing fairness among the various customer classes within Moab City's sanitary sewer system. In addition to a general increase in rates, this includes two major changes from existing rates: • Multi -unit and Large Meter Based Rates - Instead of charging the same base rate to all accounts regardless of size, it is proposed that base rates be proportional to potential use of capacity in the system. To implement this principle, it is proposed that multi -unit accounts (including overnight accommodations) be based on the size and number of units per account and that larger commercial accounts be charged based on their water meter size. • Strength Based Volume Rates for Restaurants and Fast Food — It is also proposed that restaurants and fast food eateries be charged higher volume charges based on their higher strength wastewater. Consider a Multiple Year Rate Schedule: If at all possible, it is recommended that the City adopt the full multiple year rate schedule through FYE 2022. By adopting a multiple year rate schedule, the City can program the desired increases to the rates consistent with the results of this report and provide longer notice to customers. If it is necessary to make revisions in the future, the rate structure can always be modified. Continue Volumetric Billing Practices: It is recommended that the City continue the practice of billing the residential volumetric rates based on the average winter water usage rate during the months of November through February while billing all other classifications based on their actual monthly water usage. Update This Rate Study Periodically: After the implementation of any major change to the rate structure, we would suggest that the City monitor customer responses and system revenue for a period to two to three years. Following this initial observation period, the rates should be re- BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-14 MOAB CITY Page 44 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing SEWER RATE COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS examined to determine if there should be any subsequent rate adjustments. A comprehensive review of this rate study should also be performed in three to five years. The projections, assumptions, and data contained in this report may need to be revised over time. For these reasons, it is prudent to update the rates to ensure they are sufficient to meet system requirements, as well as maintain cost -of -service equity in charges to customers. BOWEN COLLINS $ ASSOCIATES 1-15 MOAB CITY Page 45 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing APPENDIX A DETAILED RATE TABLES Page 46 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Table Al Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Historic Indoor Water Use FYE 2014 FYE 2015 FYE 2016 Customer Class Use (kgal) Flow ERUs Accounts Use per ERU(kgal) Use (kgal) Flow ERUs Accounts Use per FRU(kgal) Use (kgal) Flow ERUs Accounts Use/ERU (kgal/year) Use/Acct. (legal/year) Use/Acct. (legal/month) Residential 90,082 1,734 1,734 52.0 91,073 1,753 1,753 52.0 92,075 1,772 1,772 52.0 52.0 4.3 Multifamily 11,939 225 405 53.1 12,070 227 409 53.1 12,203 230 414 53.1 29.5 2.5 Overnight Accommodation: 80,730 1,937 60 41.7 81,618 1,958 60 41.7 82,516 1,980 61 41.7 1,352.7 112.7 Restaurant/Fast Food 18,672 387 42 48.2 18,877 392 43 48.2 19,085 396 43 48.2 443.8 37.0 Other Non -Residential 47,772 1,066 195 44.8 48,297 1,078 197 44.8 48,828 1,090 199 44.8 245.4 20.4 Total 249,194 5,350 2,435 r 46.6 251,935 5,409 2,462 r 46.6 254,706 5,468 2,489 46.6 102.3 8.5 Table Ala Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Projected Flow ERUs Customer Class Year Number of ERUs FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential Growth 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1,791 1,811 1,831 1,851 1,872 1,892 Multifamily 233 235 238 240 243 246 Overnight Accommodations 2,002 2,024 2,046 2,069 2,091 2,114 Restaurant/Fast Food 400 405 409 414 418 423 Other Non -Residential 1,102 1,114 1,126 1,139 1,151 1,164 Total 5,528 5,589 5,650 5,713 5,775 5,839 Table A2b Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Projected Accounts Customer Class Year Number of Accounts FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential % Growth 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 1,791 1,811 1,831 1,851 1,871 1,892 Multifamily 419 424 429 434 439 444 Overnight Accommodations 62 63 64 65 66 67 Restaurant/Fast Food 43 43 43 43 43 43 Other Non -Residential 201 203 205 207 209 211 Total 2,516 2,544 2,572 2,600 2,628 2,657 Table A3 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Projected Annual Indoor Water Use Customer Class Avg. UseJERU/year Amount (kgal) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 52.0 93,062 94,101 95,140 96,180 97,271 98,310 Mu hifamily 53.1 12,362 12,468 12,627 12,733 12,892 13,052 Ovemight Accommodation: 41.7 83,433 84,349 85,266 86,225 87,142 88,100 Restaurant/Fast Food 48.2 19,277 19,518 19,711 19,952 20,145 20,386 Oth er Non -Res idential 44.8 49,366 49,903 50,441 51,023 51,561 52,143 Total 257,500 260,341 263,186 266,113 269,011 271,991 Table A4 Moab City - Sewer Rate Stuck Projected Total Wastewater Flow 2016 Moab Portion of Peak Month Flow at Tr eatmen t Plan t (mgd) = 0.78 Customer Class Amount (mgd) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 029 029 029 0.30 0.30 0.30 Multifamily 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 Ovemight Accommodations 026 026 026 027 027 027 Restaurant/Fast Food 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 Other Non -Residential 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 Total 0.79 0.80 0.81 0.82 0.83 0.84 Page 47 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Table A5 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Peaking Factors Customer Class Est. Peak Hour Factor Residential 2.50 Multifamily 2.50 Ovemight Accarfu iodations 2.50 Restaurant/Fast Food 2.50 Other Non -Residential 2.50 Table A6 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Projected Flow Peaking Characteristics Customer Class Fstimated Peak Hour (mgd) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 0.64 0.64 0.65 0.66 0.67 0.67 Multifamily 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 Overnight Accommodations 0.57 0.58 0.58 0.59 0.60 0.60 Restaurant/Fast Food 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 Other Non -Residential 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.36 Total 1.76 1.78 1.80 1.82 1.84 1.86 Customer Class Peak Hour Excess Over Average Day (mgd) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 0.38 0.39 0.39 0.40 0.40 0.40 Multifamily 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 Overnight Accommodations 0.34 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.36 0.36 Restaurant/Fast Food 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 Other Non -Residential 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 Total 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.11 1.12 Table A8 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Projected Strength Characteristics Customer Class BOD pbs/year) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 261,228 264,145 267,062 269,979 273,042 275,959 Multifamily 34,700 34,998 35,445 35,743 36,190 36,636 Overnight Accommodations 234,198 236,771 239,345 242,035 244,609 247,300 Restaurant/Fast Food 210,497 213,128 215,233 217,864 219,969 222,600 Other Non -Residential 138,571 140,080 141,589 143,224 144,733 146,367 Total 879,194 889,122 898,674 908,845 918,543 928,862 Customer Class TSS Obs/year) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 243,813 246,535 249,258 251,980 254,839 257,562 Multifamily 32,387 32,665 33,082 33,360 33,777 34,194 Ovemight Accommodations 218,585 220,987 223,389 225,900 228,302 230,813 Restaurant/Fast Food 58,261 58,989 59,572 60,300 60,883 61,611 Other Non -Residential 129,333 130,741 132,150 133,676 135,084 136,610 Total 682,379 689,917 697,451 705,216 712,885 720,790 Customer Class Weighted Average (Ibs/year) FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential 252,521 255,340 258,160 260,980 263,941 266,761 Multifamily 33,544 33,832 34,264 34,552 34,984 35,415 Overnight Accommodations 226,392 228,879 231,367 233,968 236,456 239,057 Restaurant/Fast Food 134,379 136,059 137,403 139,082 140,426 142,106 Other Non -Residential 133,952 135,411 136,870 138,450 139,909 141,489 Total 780,787 789,520 798,063 807,031 815,714 824,826 Table A7 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Strength Customer Class BOV (mg/L) TSS' (mg/L) Residential 300 280 Multifamily 300 280 Overnight Accommodations 300 280 Restaurant/Fast Food 1,1671 323 Other Non -Residential 300 280 Approximate Cost Division 50% 50% 'Based on historic sampling data from Moab and the 2012 Mount Olympus Residential Equivalence Study. Table A9 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Impact Fee Revenue Size of Meter Projected FYE2017 Projected FYE2018 Projected FYE2019 Projected FYE2020 Projected Projected FYE2021 FYE2022 Collections Impact Fee $83,891 $85,067 $122,044 $144,637 $147,367 $148,681 Treatment Impact Fee $104,678 $106,427 $205,960 $258,232 $263,620 $265,651 Total Impact Fee Revenue $188,569 $191,494 $328,003 $402,869 $410,987 $414,332 Table A10 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Non -Rate Revenue (Including Impact Fees) As sumed Inflation Rate = 3.0% Item Projected FYE2017 Projected FYE2018 Projected FYE2019 Projected FYE2020 Projected FYE2021 Projected FYE2022 Operations Non -Rate Revenue GWSSA Sewer Sales $296,157 $442,821 $464,107 $512,925 $536,720 $561,422 Special Services $1,500 $1,562 $1,626 $1,692 $1,762 $1,834 Septage Sales $76,755 $241,341 $247,302 $252,057 $258,342 $264,836 Sewer Connections $8,000 $8,328 $8,669 $9,025 $9,395 $9,780 Total Operations Non -Rate Revenue $382,412 $694,052 $721,704 $775,699 $806,219 $837,871 Non -Operations Non -Rate Revenue Impact Fees $188,569 $191,494 $328,003 $402,869 $410,987 $414,332 Finance Charges & Other Income $22,400 $23,318 $24,274 $25,270 $26,306 $27,384 Total Non -Operations Non -Rate Revenue $210,969 $214,813 $352,278 $428,138 $437,293 $441,716 Total Non -Rate Revenue $593,381 $908,865 $1,073,982 $1,203,837 $1,243,511 $1,279,587 Page 48 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Table All Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Revenue Requirements Cash Basis Item Projected FYE2017 Projected FYE2018 Projected FYE2019 Projected FYE2020 Projected FYE2021 Projected FYE2022 Sewer Treatment Expenses General $190,000 $196,745 $203,729 $210,962 $218,451 $226,206 Salaries & Wages $138,579 $193,4991 $200,368 $207,481 $214,846 $222,473 Employee Benefits $104,702 $123,4191 $127,800 $132,337 $137,035 $141,900 Overtime $8,000 $8,284 $8,578 $8,883 $9,198 $9,524 Subscriptions & Memberships $4,600 $4,763 $4,932 $5,107 $5,289 $5,477 Travel $2,500 $2,589 $2,681 $2,776 $2,874 $2,976 Office Expenses & Supplies $2,000 $2,071 $2,145 $2,221 $2,299 $2,381 Equipment Supplies & Maintenance $50,500 $52,293 $54,149 $56,071 $58,062 $60,123 Building Supplies & Maintenance $5,000 $5,178 $5,361 $5,552 $5,749 $5,953 Utilities &Telephone $57,700 $109,74811 $113,644 $117,679 $121,856 $126,182 Equipment & Property Rental $2,500 $2,589 $2,681 $2,776 $2,874 $2,976 Fuel $12,000 $12,426 $12,867 $13,324 $13,797 $14,287 Shippinz/Freight $5,000 $5,178 $5,361 $5,552 $5,749 $5,953 Sewer Collections Expenses Capital Lease $21,600 $22,367 $23,161 $23,983 $24,834 $25,716 Salaries & Wages $139,798 $144,761 $149,900 $155,221 $160,732 $166,438 Employee Benefits $95,910 $99,315 $102,840 $106,491 $110,272 $114,186 Overtime $6,000 $6,213 $6,434 $6,662 $6,898 $7,143 Subscriptions & Memberships $1,560 $1,615 $1,673 $1,732 $1,794 $1,857 Travel $2,700 $2,796 $2,895 $2,998 $3,104 $3,215 Office Expenses & Supplies $1,500 $1,553 $1,608 $1,665 $1,725 $1,786 Equipment Supplies & Maintenance $30,000 $31,065 $32,168 $33,310 $34,492 $35,717 Budding Supplies & Maintenance $2,000 $2,071 $2,145 $2,221 $2,299 $2,381 Utilities & Telephone $6,100 $6,317 $6,541 $6,773 $7,013 $7,262 Equipement Rental $5,000 $5,178 $5,361 $5,552 $5,749 $5,953 Fuel $8,000 $8,284 $8,578 $8,883 $9,198 $9,524 Professional & Technical Services $33,500 $34,689 $35,921 $37,196 $38,516 $39,884 Education $6,350 $6,575 $6,809 $7,051 $7,301 $7,560 Freight $1,500 $1,553 $1,608 $1,665 $1,725 $1,786 Special Departmental Supplies $39,500 $40,902 $42,354 $43,858 $45,415 $47,027 Total O&M $984,099 $1,134,035 $1,174,293 $1,215,980 $1,259,147 $1,303,847 Debt Service Potential 2017 Treatment Plant Loan $0 $798,834 $798,834 $798,834 $798,834 $798,834 Potential 2019 South Trunk Loan $0 $0 $0 $78,758 $78,758 $78,758 Total Debt Service $0 $798,834 $798,834 $877,592 $877,592 $877,592 Expansion and Replacement FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Collection -Rehabilitation &Replacement $0 $0 $0 $669,941 $300,839 $710,741 Loaned Treatment Plant Capital Costs $3,900,000 $10,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Non -Loaned Treatment Plant Capital Costs $1,320,595 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 New South Trunk Pipeline $0 $300,000 $1,800,000 $0 $0 $0 Replace 400 East Trunk Pipeline $0 $0 $0 $0 $389,200 $0 Sewer Lift Station Pump $8,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SCADA Upgrades $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Building Project $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Sewer Master Plan $70,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Loan Proceeds ($3,900,000) ($10,300,000) ($1,400,000) $0 $0 $0 Transfer to/(from) Reserve Fund ($991,082) ($185,931) $81,747 $3,649 $68,644 $57,660 Total Capital Outlays $547,513 $114,069 $481,747 $673,591 $758,684 $768,400 Total Revenue Requirements $1,531,612 $2,046,937 $2,454,874 $2,767,163 $2,895,423 $2,949,840 LESS: Operations Non -Rate Revenue $382,412 $694,052 $721,704 $775,699 $806,219 $837,871 Non -Operations Non -Rate Revenue $210,969 $214,813 $352,278 $428,138 $437,293 $441,716 Net Revenue Requirements $ 938,231 $ 1,138,073 $ 1,380,892 $ 1,563,326 $ 1,651,912 $ 1,670,252 Table Al2 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Cost Allocation Percentages to Service Characteristics Item Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Sewer Treatment Expenses General 30% 40% 15% 15% 100% Salaries & Wages 30% 40% 15% 15% 100% Employee Benefits 30% 40% 15% 15% 100% Overtime 30% 40% 15% 15% 100% Subscriptions & Memberships 10% 0% 10% 80% 100% Travel 10% 0% 10% 80% 100% Office Expenses & Supplies 10% 0% 10% 80% 100% Equipment Supplies & Maintenance 30% 35% 20% 15% 100% Building Supplies & Maintenance 30% 45% 10% 15% 100% Utilities & Telephone 50% 15% 20% 15% 100% Equipment & Property Rental 40% 25% 20% 15% 100% Fuel 30% 25% 30% 15% 100% Shipping/Freight 30% 25% 30% 15% 100% Sewer Collections Expenses Capital Lease 40% 30% 0% 30% 100% Salaries & Wages 30% 50% 0% 20% 100% Employee Benefits 40% 40% 0% 20% 100% Overtime 40% 40% 0% 20% 100% Subscriptions & Memberships 20% 10% 0% 70% 100% Travel 20% 10% 0% 70% 100% Office Expenses & Supplies 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% Equipment Supplies & Maintenance 40% 45% 0% 15% 100% Building Supplies & Maintenance 40% 45% 0% 15% 100% Utilities & Telephone 40% 30% 0% 30% 100% Equip ement Rental 50% 35% 0% 15% 100% Fuel 50% 35% 0% 15% 100% Professional & Technical Services 40% 45% 0% 15% 100% Education 50% 20% 0% 30% 100% Freight 50% 35% 0% 15% 100% Special Departmental Supplies 40% 30% 0% 30% 100% Table A13 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Fixed Assets Allocations to Service Characteristics Item Percent Allocated Amount Assets Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Collection System (20 year) $9,031,460 5% 75% 0% 20% 100% $451,573 $6,773,595 $0 $1,806,292 $9,031,460 Treatment Plant $12,504,000 10% 35% 35% 20%, 100% $1,250,400 $4,376,400 $4,376,400 $2,500,800 $12,504,000 Total $21,535,460 $1,701,973 $11,149,995 $4,376,400 $4,307,092 $21,535,460 Percent 7.9% 51.8% 20.3% 20.0% 100.0% Page 49 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Table A14 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Allocation of O&M Costs to Service Characteristics Item FYE2017 FYE2018 FVE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Sewer Treatment Expenses General $57,000 $76,000 $28,500 $28,500 $190,000 $59,024 $78,698 $29,512 $29,512 $196,745 $61,119 $81,492 $30,559 $30,559 $203,729 $63,289 $84,385 $31,644 $31,644 $210,962 $65,535 $87,380 $32,768 $32,768 $218,451 $67,862 $90,482 $33,931 $33,931 $226,206 Salaries & Wages $41,574 $55,432 $20,787 $20,787 $138,579 $58,050 $77,399 $29,025 $29,025 $193,499 $60,110 $80,147 $30,055 $30,055 $200,368 $62,244 $82,992 $31,122 $31,122 $207,481 $64,454 $85,939 $32,227 $32,227 $214,846 $66,742 $88,989 $33,371 $33,371 $222,473 Employee Benefits $31,411 $41,881 $15,705 $15,705 $104,702 $37,026 $49,368 $18,513 $18,513 $123,419 $38,340 $51,120 $19,170 $19,170 $127,800 $39,701 $52,935 $19,851 $19,851 $132,337 $41,111 $54,814 $20,555 $20,555 $137,035 $42,570 $56,760 $21,285 $21,285 $141,900 Overtime $2,400 $3,200 $1,200 $1,200 $8,000 $2,485 $3,314 $1,243 $1,243 $8,284 $2,573 $3,431 $1,287 $1,287 $8,578 $2,665 $3,553 $1,332 $1,332 $8,883 $2,759 $3,679 $1,380 $1,380 $9,198 $2,857 $3,810 $1,429 $1,429 $9,524 Subscriptions & Memberships $460 $0 $460 $3,680 $4,600 $476 $0 $476 $3,811 $4,763 $493 $0 $493 $3,946 $4,932 $511 $0 $511 $4,086 $5,107 $529 $0 $529 $4,231 $5,289 $548 $0 $548 $4,381 $5,477 Travel $250 $0 $250 $2,000 $2,500 $259 $0 $259 $2,071 $2,589 $268 $0 $268 $2,145 $2,681 $278 $0 $278 $2,221 $2,776 $287 $0 $287 $2,299 $2,874 $298 $0 $298 $2,381 $2,976 Office Expenses & Supplies $200 $0 $200 $1,600 $2,000 $207 $0 $207 $1,657 $2,071 $214 $0 $214 $1,716 $2,145 $222 $0 $222 $1,777 $2,221 $230 $0 $230 $1,840 $2,299 $238 $0 $238 $1,905 $2,381 Equipment Supplies & Maintenance $15,150 $17,675 $10,100 $7,575 $50,500 $15,688 $18,302 $10,459 $7,844 $52,293 $16,245 $18,952 $10,830 $8,122 $54,149 $16,821 $19,625 $11,214 $8,411 $56,071 $17,419 $20,322 $11,612 $8,709 $58,062 $18,037 $21,043 $12,025 $9,018 $60,123 Budding Supplies & Maintenance $1,500 $2,250 $500 $750 $5,000 $1,553 $2,330 $518 $777 $5,178 $1,608 $2,413 $536 $804 $5,361 $1,665 $2,498 $555 $833 $5,552 $1,725 $2,587 $575 $862 $5,749 $1,786 $2,679 $595 $893 $5,953 Utilities & Telephone $28,850 $8,655 $11,540 $8,655 $57,700 $54,874 $16,462 $21,950 $16,462 $109,748 $56,822 $17,047 $22,729 $17,047 $113,644 $58,839 $17,652 $23,536 $17,652 $117,679 $60,928 $18,278 $24,371 $18,278 $121,856 $63,091 $18,927 $25,236 $18,927 $126,182 Equipment & Property Rental $1,000 $625 $500 $375 $2,500 $1,036 $647 $518 $388 $2,589 $1,072 $670 $536 $402 $2,681 $1,110 $694 $555 $416 $2,776 $1,150 $719 $575 $431 $2,874 $1,191 $744 $595 $446 $2,976 Fuel $3,600 $3,000 $3,600 $1,800 $12,000 $3,728 $3,107 $3,728 $1,864 $12,426 $3,860 $3,217 $3,860 $1,930 $12,867 $3,997 $3,331 $3,997 $1,999 $13,324 $4,139 $3,449 $4,139 $2,070 $13,797 $4,286 $3,572 $4,286 $2,143 $14,287 Shipping/Freight $1,500 $1,250 $1,500 $750 $5,000 $1,553 $1,294 $1,553 $777 $5,178 $1,608 $1,340 $1,608 $804 $5,361 $1,665 $1,388 $1,665 $833 $5,552 $1,725 $1,437 $1,725 $862 $5,749 $1,786 $1,488 $1,786 $893 $5,953 Sewer Collections Expenses Capital Lease $8,640 $6,480 $0 $6,480 $21,600 $8,947 $6,710 $0 $6,710 $22,367 $9,264 $6,948 $0 $6,948 $23,161 $9,593 $7,195 $0 $7,195 $23,983 $9,934 $7,450 SO $7,450 $24,834 $10,286 $7,715 $0 $7,715 $25,716 Salaries & Wages $41,939 $69,899 $0 $27,960 $139,798 $43,428 $72,380 $0 $28,952 $144,761 $44,970 $74,950 $0 $29,980 $149,900 $46,566 $77,611 $0 $31,044 $155,221 $48,219 $80,366 $0 $32,146 $160,732 $49,931 $83,219 $0 $33,288 $166,438 Employee Benefits $38,364 $38,364 $0 $19,182 $95,910 $39,726 $39,726 $0 $19,863 $99,315 $41,136 $41,136 $0 $20,568 $102,840 $42,597 $42,597 $0 $21,298 $106,491 $44,109 $44,109 $0 $22,054 $110,272 $45,675 $45,675 $0 $22,837 $114,186 Overtime $2,400 $2,400 $0 $1,200 $6,000 $2,485 $2,485 $0 $1,243 $6,213 $2,573 $2,573 $0 $1,287 $6,434 $2,665 $2,665 $0 $1,332 $6,662 $2,759 $2,759 SO $1,380 $6,898 $2,857 $2,857 $0 $1,429 $7,143 Subscriptions & Memberships $312 $156 $0 $1,092 $1,560 $323 $162 $0 $1,131 $1,615 $335 $167 $0 $1,171 $1,673 $346 $173 $0 $1,212 $1,732 $359 $179 $0 $1,256 $1,794 $371 $186 $0 $1,300 $1,857 Travel $540 $270 $0 $1,890 $2,700 $559 $280 $0 $1,957 $2,796 $579 $290 $0 $2,027 $2,895 $600 $300 $0 $2,099 $2,998 $621 $310 $0 $2,173 $3,104 $643 $321 $0 $2,250 $3,215 Office Expenses & Supplies $0 $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500 $0 $0 SO $1,553 $1,553 $0 $0 $0 $1,608 $1,608 $0 $0 $0 $1,665 $1,665 $0 $0 $0 $1,725 $1,725 $0 $0 $0 $1,786 $1,786 Equipment Supplies & Maintenance $12,000 $13,500 $0 $4,500 $30,000 $12,426 $13,979 $0 $4,660 $31,065 $12,867 $14,476 $0 $4,825 $32,168 $13,324 $14,989 $0 $4,996 $33,310 $13,797 $15,522 $0 $5,174 $34,492 $14,287 $16,073 $0 $5,358 $35,717 Building Supplies & Maintenance $800 $900 $0 $300 $2,000 $828 $932 $0 $311 $2,071 $858 $965 $0 $322 $2,145 $888 $999 $0 $333 $2,221 $920 $1,035 $0 $345 $2,299 $952 $1,072 $0 $357 $2,381 Utilities & Telephone $2,440 $1,830 $0 $1,830 $6,100 $2,527 $1,895 $0 $1,895 $6,317 $2,616 $1,962 $0 $1,962 $6,541 $2,709 $2,032 $0 $2,032 $6,773 $2,805 $2,104 $0 $2,104 $7,013 $2,905 $2,179 $0 $2,179 $7,262 Equipement Rental $2,500 $1,750 $0 $750 $5,000 $2,589 $1,812 $0 $777 $5,178 $2,681 $1,876 $0 $804 $5,361 $2,776 $1,943 $0 $833 $5,552 $2,874 $2,012 $0 $862 $5,749 $2,976 $2,083 $0 $893 $5,953 Fuel $4,000 $2,800 $0 $1,200 $8,000 $4,142 $2,899 $0 $1,243 $8,284 $4,289 $3,002 $0 $1,287 $8,578 $4,441 $3,109 $0 $1,332 $8,883 $4,599 $3,219 $0 $1,380 $9,198 $4,762 $3,334 $0 $1,429 $9,524 Professional& Technical Services $13,400 $15,075 $0 $5,025 $33,500 $13,876 $15,610 $0 $5,203 $34,689 $14,368 $16,164 $0 $5,388 $35,921 $14,878 $16,738 $0 $5,579 $37,196 $15,407 $17,332 $0 $5,777 $38,516 $15,953 $17,948 $0 $5,983 $39,884 Education $3,175 $1,270 $0 $1,905 $6,350 $3,288 $1,315 $0 $1,973 $6,575 $3,404 $1,362 $0 $2,043 $6,809 $3,525 $1,410 $0 $2,115 $7,051 $3,650 $1,460 $0 $2,190 $7,301 $3,780 $1,512 $0 $2,268 $7,560 Freight $750 $525 $0 $225 $1,500 $777 $544 $0 $233 $1,553 $804 $563 $0 $241 $1,608 $833 $583 $0 $250 $1,665 $862 $604 $0 $259 $1,725 $893 $625 $0 $268 $1,786 Special Departmental Supplies $15,800 $11,850 $0 $11,850 $39,500 $16,361 $12,271 $0 $12,271 $40,902 $16,942 $12,706 $0 $12,706 $42,354 $17,543 $13,157 $0 $13,157 $43,858 $18,166 $13,624 $0 $13,624 $45,415 $18,811 $14,108 $0 $14,108 $47,027 Total $331,955 $377,036 $94,842 $180,266 $984,099 $388,239 $423,921 $117,959 $203,915 $1,134,035 $402,022 $438,970 $122,147 $211,154 $1,174,293 $416,293 $454,554 $126,483 $218,650 $1,215,980 $431,072 $470,691 $130,973 $226,412 $1,259,147 $446,375 $487,400 $135,622 $234,450 $1,303,847 Percent 33.7% 38.3% 9.6% 18.3% 100.0% 34.2% 37.4% 10.4% 18.0% 100.0% 34.2% 37.4% 10.4% 18.0% 100.0% 34.2% 37.4% 10.4% 18.0% 100.0% 34.2% 37.4% 10.4% 18.0% 100.0% 34.2% 37.4% 10.4% 18.0% 100.0% Table A15 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Revenue Requirements by Service Characteristics Item F1E2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total 0&M $331,955 $377,036 $94,842 $180,266 $984,099 $388,239 $423,921 $117,959 $203,915 $1,134,035 $402,022 $438,970 $122,147 $211,154 $1,174,293 $416,293 $454,554 $126,483 $218,650 $1,215,980 $431,072 $470,691 $130,973 $226,412 $1,259,147 $446,375 $487,400 $135,622 $234,450 $1,303,847 Debt Service $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $63,133 $413,597 $162,338 $159,767 $798,834 $63,133 $413,597 $162,338 $159,767 $798,834 $69,357 $454,374 $178,343 $175,518 $877,592 $69,357 $454,374 $178,343 $175,518 $877,592 $69,357 $454,374 $178,343 $175,518 $877,592 Capital Outlays $43,271 $283,475 $111,265 $109,503 $547,513 $9,015 $59,059 $23,181 $22,814 $114,069 $38,073 $249,425 $97,900 $96,349 $481,747 $53,235 $348,752 $136,886 $134,718 $673,591 $59,960 $392,809 $154,178 $151,737 $758,684 $60,728 $397,840 $156,153 $153,680 $768,400 Less: Operations Non -Rate Revenue $128,994 $146,513 $36,855 $70,050 $382,412 $237,610 $259,448 $72,193 $124,800 $694,052 $247,077 $269,785 $75,070 $129,772 $721,704 $265,562 $289,969 $80,686 $139,481 $775,699 $276,011 $301,378 $83,861 $144,969 $806,219 $286,847 $313,210 $87,153 $150,661 $837,871 Less: Expansion Non -Rate Revenue $16,673 $109,229 $42,873 $42,194 $210,969 $16,977 $111,219 $43,654 $42,963 $214,813 $27,841 $182,392 $71,589 $70,456 $352,278 $33,836 $221,669 $87,006 $85,628 $428,138 $34,560 $226,409 $88,866 $87,459 $437,293 $34,909 $228,699 $89,765 $88,343 $441,716 Total $229,558 $404,769 I $126,379 $177,525 $938,231 $205,800 $525,909 $187,630 $218,733 $1,138,073 $228,310 $649,815 $235,725 $267,042 $1,380,892 $239,487 $746,042 $274,020 $303,778 $1,563,326 $249,818 $790,087 $290,768 $321,240 $1,651,912 $254,703 $797,704 $293,201 $324,644 I $1,670,252 Table A16 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Cost Allocations to Customer Classes FYE2017 FYE2018 FVE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Volume Capacity Strength Customer Total Residential $82,964 $131,140 $40,873 $126,370 $381,347 $74,387 $170,410.06 $60,682 $155,710 $461,189 $82,533 $210,586 $76,253 $190,107 $559,479 $86,556 $241,716 $88,613 $216,266 $633,152 $90,331 $256,111 $94,084 $228,706 $669,232 $92,061 $258,479 $94,825 $231,173 $676,538 Multifamily $11,021 $17,061 $5,429 $29,564 $63,075 $9,856 $22,112.85 $8,040 $36,455 $76,464 $10,954 $27,373 $10,120 $44,542 $92,989 $11,459 $31,341 $11,732 $50,708 $105,239 $11,973 $33,245 $12,470 $53,662 $111,350 $12,222 $33,608 $12,589 $54,250 $112,669 Ovemight Accommodations $74,379 $146,590 $36,644 $4,375 $261,988 $66,678 $190,452.77 $54,393 $5,417 $316,941 $73,967 $235,313 $68,339 $6,645 $384,265 $77,597 $270,184 $79,442 $7,594 $434,817 $80,925 $286,073 $84,286 $8,068 $459,352 $82,501 $288,808 $84,977 $8,186 $464,472 Restaurant/Fast Food $17,186 $29,289 $21,751 $3,034 $71,259 $15,429 $38,109.37 $32,334 $3,697 $89,570 $17,099 $47,040 $40,585 $4,465 $109,188 $17,956 $54,063 $47,224 $5,024 $124,267 $18,708 $57,187 $50,056 $5,256 $131,207 $19,090 $57,789 $50,514 $5,254 $132,647 OtherNon-Residential$44,009 $80,690 $21,682 $14,182 $160,563 $39,449 $104,824.30 $32,180 $17,454 $193,907 $43,757 $129,503 $40,427 $21,284 $234,972 $45,918 $148,738 $47,009 $24,185 $265,851 $47,882 $157,470 $49,871 $25,548 $280,771 $48,829 $159,022 $50,295 $25,781 $283,927 Total $229,558 $404,769 $126,379 $177,525 $938,231 $205,800 $525,909 $187,630 $218,733 $1,138,073 $228,310 $649,815 $235,725 $267,042 $1,380,892 $239,487 $746,042 $274,020 $303,778 $1,563,326 $249,818 $790,087 $290,768 $321,240 $1,651,912 $254,703 $797,704 $293,201 $324,644 $1,670,252 Page 50 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Table A17 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Existing Rate and Projected Revenue at the Existing Rate Base Rate / Month Existing Accounts ERUs Effective Rate Per ERU Residential $ 14.40 1,772 1,772 $ 14.40 Multifamily $ 19.10 414 230 $ 34.38 Ovemight Accommodations $ 19.10 61 1,980 $ 0.59 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 19.10 43 396 $ 2.07 Other Non -Residential $ 19.10 199 1,090 $ 3.49 Volume Rate / kgal Existing Residential $ 1.70 Multifamily $ 1.85 Ovemight Accommodations $ 1.85 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 1.85 OtherNon-Residential$ 1.85 Table A18 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Calculated Rates (Cost of Service) Monthly Account Base Rate FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential $ 7.16 $ 8.65 $ 9.74 $ 10.19 $ 10.18 Multifamily $ 7.16 $ 8.65 $ 9.74 $ 10.19 $ 10.18 Overnight Accommodations $ 7.16 $ 8.65 $ 9.74 $ 10.19 $ 10.18 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 7.16 $ 8.65 $ 9.74 $ 10.19 $ 10.18 Other Non -Residential $ 7.16 $ 8.65 $ 9.74 $ 10.19 $ 10.18 Monthly ERU Bas e Rate 1 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Multifamily $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Overnight Accommodations $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Restaurant/Fast Food $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Other Non -Residential $7.84 $9.58 $10.88 $11.40 $11.38 Volume Rate FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Volume Component Residential $ 0.79 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 $ 0.93 $ 0.94 Multifamily $ 0.79 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 $ 0.93 $ 0.94 Overnight Accommodations $ 0.79 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 $ 0.93 $ 0.94 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 0.79 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 $ 0.93 $ 0.94 Other Non -Residential $ 0.79 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 $ 0.93 $ 0.94 Strength Component Residential $ 0.64 $ 0.80 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.96 Multifamily $ 0.64 $ 0.80 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.96 Overnight Accommodations $ 0.64 $ 0.80 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.96 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 1.66 $ 2.06 $ 2.37 $ 2.48 $ 2.48 Other Non -Residential $ 0.64 $ 0.80 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.96 Total Volume Rate Residential $ 1.44 $ 1.67 $ 1.82 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 Multifamily $ 1.44 $ 1.67 $ 1.82 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 Overnight Accommodations $ 1.44 $ 1.67 $ 1.82 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 2.45 $ 2.93 $ 3.27 $ 3.41 $ 3.41 Other Non -Residential $ 1.44 $ 1.67 $ 1.82 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 Meter Size FYE2017 FYE2018 FVE2019 FYE2020 FVE2021 FYE2022 Residential $ 309,485 $ 312,941 $ 316,397 $ 319,853 $ 323,482 $ 326,938 Multifamily $ 96,126 $ 96,952 $ 98,189 $ 99,014 $ 100,252 $ 101,490 Ovemight Accot dations $ 14,137 $ 14,292 $ 14,447 $ 14,610 $ 14,765 $ 14,927 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 9,955 $ 10,080 $ 10,179 $ 10,304 $ 10,403 $ 10,528 Other Non -Residential $ 46,113 $ 46,615 $ 47,117 $ 47,661 $ 48,163 $ 48,707 FYE2017 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FYE2021 FYE2022 Residential $ 158,206 $ 159,972 $ 161,739 $ 163,506 $ 165,361 $ 167,127 Multifamily $ 22,870 $ 23,066 $ 23,360 $ 23,557 $ 23,851 $ 24,146 Ovemight Accommodations $ 154,350 $ 156,047 $ 157,743 $ 159,516 $ 161,212 $ 162,985 Restaurant/Fast Food $ 35,663 $ 36,109 $ 36,466 $ 36,911 $ 37,268 $ 37,714 OtherNon-Residential$ 91,327 $ 92,321 $ 93,316 $ 94,393 $ 95,388 $ 96,465 Table A19 Moab City - Sewer Rate Study Recommended Rates Monthly Base Rate Existing FYE2017 Adopted2018 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FVE2021 FYE2022 Single Family $14.40 $17.28 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 Multifamily 1st Unit (2 Bedrooms or Larger) $19.10 $22.92 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 +Charge per each additional unit - - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Multifamily 1st Unit (1 Bedroom or Smaller) $19.10 $22.92 $14.60 $15.80 $17.00 $16.55 $16.55 + Charge per each additional unit - - $1.60 $4.10 $5.50 $6.40 $6.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit With Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms or Larger $19.10 $22.92 $16.40 $20.45 $23.25 $23.85 $23.85 +Charge per each additional unit - - $3.40 $8.80 $11.75 $13.65 $13.65 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit With Kitchen, 1 Bedroom or Smaller $19.10 $22.92 $15.85 $19.00 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 +Charge per each additional unit - - $2.80 $7.35 $9.80 $11.40 $11.40 Overnight Accommodations: 1st Unit Hotel/Motel (No Kitchen) $19.10 $22.92 $15.25 $17.40 $19.15 $19.10 $19.10 + Charge per each additional unit - - $2.20 $5.75 $7.65 $8.90 $8.90 Restaurant/Fast Food and Other Non- Residential: 1-inch or smaller water meter $19.10 S22.92 $19.10 $19.10 $21.30 $21.55 $21.55 1.5-inch water meter $19.10 $21.75 $24.40 $24.80 $24.80 2-inch water meter $24.25 $29.30 $32.95 $33.75 $33.75 3-inch water meter - $69.60 $84.75 $95.90 $99.65 $99.65 4-inch water meter - $86.40 $105.25 $119.25 $124.10 $124.10 5-inch water meter - $125.60 $153.20 $173.65 $181.05 $181.05 6-inch water meter - $170.45 $207.95 $235.80 $246.10 $246.10 8-inch water meter $232.25 $283.55 $321.65 $335.95 $335.95 Volume Rate ($/kgal) Existing FYE2017 Adopted2018 FYE2018 FYE2019 FYE2020 FVE2021 FYE2022 Residential $1.70 $2.04 $1.70 $1.70 $1.82 $1.90 $1.90 Multifamily $1.85 $2.22 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Overnight Accommodations $1.85 $2.22 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Restaurant/Fast Food $1.85 $2.22 $2.22 $2.66 $3.20 $3.41 $3.41 Other Non -Residential $1.85 $2.22 $1.85 $1.85 $1.85 $1.90 $1.90 Page 51 of 230 5-3 Public Hearing Draper, Utah Office: 154 East 14000 South Draper, Utah 84020 Phone: (801) 495-2224 Fax: (801) 495-2225 Eagle, Idaho Office: 776 East Riverside Drive Suite 250 Eagle, Idaho 83616 Phone: (208) 939-9561 Fax: (208) 939-9571 WWW.BOWENCOLLINS.COM Bowen Collins & Associates, Inc. CONSULTING ENGINEERS St. George, Utah Office: 20 North Main Suite 107 St. George, Utah 84770 Phone: (435) 656-3299 Fax: (435) 656-2190 I5-3 Public Hearing AGENDA SUMMARY MOAB CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 27, 2017 Agenda item #: 7-1 Title: Award of the Audit Services Proposal Fiscal Impact: Audit Services are budgeted Staff Presenter(s): Rachel Stenta, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Department: Recorder Applicant: N/A Background/Summary: A Request for Proposals was advertised for Audit Services and seven proposals were received by the bid deadline. Attached is a rating and ranking of the seven proposals against the criteria listed in the RFP. I have reviewed the proposals and ratings with City Manager Everitt and I am recommending award of Audit Services to Larson CPA. i Options: Approve, deny or postpone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends award of audit services Recommended Motion: I move to approve (insert agenda item title). Attachment(s): RFP, Proposal rating and ranking, Larson proposal Page 53 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda CITY OF MOAB REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDIT SERVICES The City of Moab is now accepting requests for proposals for Audit Services for Moab City. Request for proposal forms are available at the Moab City Offices located at 227 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532 or online at: www.moabcity.org. All proposals must be turned in to the Moab City Recorder's Offices, located at 227 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532. Moab City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; or to accept or reject the whole or any part of the proposal; or to waive any informality or technicality in the interest of Moab City. The Deadline for all requests for proposals is 3:0o p.m. Friday, June g, 2o27. For further information, please contact the Moab City at: (435) 259-5222. /s/ Rachel E. Stenta City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Published in the Times Independent, May 28 and 25, 2027. C:AUsers\rstenta\Google Drive\Bids Current\2017\Audit\Audit Ad.docx Page 54 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF MOAB 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City of Moab currently has the following funds and account groups: General Fund, Class C Road Fund, Moab Arts and Recreation Center Fund, Recreation Fund, Community Development Fund, After School Program Fund, Millcreek Project Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, Trust Agency Fund, Youth City Council Fund, Fixed Assets Fund, Sanitation Capital Projects Fund and Long Term Debt Fund. The total budgeted revenue for all funds was $27,588,824 for the fiscal year ending June 2017. The City of Moab uses Pelorus software for its accounting applications. The City of Moab is required by State law to provide an annual audit of its financial statements by a Certified Public Accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This audit must be submitted to the State Auditor's Office within six months after the end of the fiscal year. 2. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE The City of Moab is seeking proposals from qualified Independent Auditors for the completion of a single audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The audit shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Audits of State and Local Government Units Audit and Accounting Guide; and the Government Auditing Standards, published by the U.S. General Accounting Office. Federal compliance test work will be done in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128. The Auditor must complete the audit and survey of Local Government Finances Form UT 2, and must issue said reports prior to October 31. The Auditor must deliver a copy of the reports to the State Auditor's Office as well as a digital copy and 10 physical copies to the City of Moab. If the annual audit is not completed and submitted to the City of Moab on or before October 31 of each year of the contract period, the Auditor shall be subject to a $500.00 penalty which shall be deducted from the accepted bid amount. If the audit is still incomplete and not submitted on or before December 1 of each year of the contract period, a penalty of $100.00 per day shall be assessed against the accepted bid amount until such time as the audit is completed and submitted to the City of Moab. 3. REPORT REQUIREMENTS For financial audits, the Auditor shall examine the City's financial statements and records and shall issue an Auditor's opinion on the City's financial statements with an in -relation -to opinion and supplementary information, if any. Such financial statements shall be prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The Auditor shall issue a compliance report based on an audit of general purpose or basic financial statements and a report on the internal control structure. Both reports shall be in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Page 1 of 4 Page 55 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda The Auditor shall prepare and include a statement expressing positive assurance of compliance with State fiscal laws identified by the State Auditor and other financial issues related to the expenditure of funds received from Federal, State or local governments. The Auditor shall prepare a comprehensive management letter including the Auditor's findings and recommendations relative to internal accounting and administrative controls, compliance with laws and regulations as applicable, and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. The Auditor shall include the written response from the City of Moab for each recommendation included in the state compliance letter and the management letter required by the State of Utah Legal Compliance Audit Guide. The Auditor will also assist in booking activity of construction and related escrows of the Water Reclamation Facility Project. The audit will include testing of compliance with water and sewer bond covenants and the related reports and schedules. 4. AUDIT TERM If the selected certified public accounting firm performs satisfactorily for the June 30, 2017 audit, it is anticipated that the same firm will be engaged to perform the audit for the succeeding two years, subject to an annual evaluation and Moab City Council appropriation. In any event, the contract term will not exceed three years. 5. PROPOSAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Interested certified public accounting firms should include the following information in their proposal to perform the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017: A. Profile of the Independent Auditor The profile of the proposers should provide general background information. This should include: 1. The organization and staff size of the proposer, whether it is local, regional, national or international in operations. 2. The location of the office from which the work is to be done and the number of professional staff, by staff level, employed at that office. 3. A statement on the proposer's staff capability to audit computerized systems. 4. A positive statement that the following mandatory criteria are satisfied. a. An affirmation that the proposer is properly licensed for practice as a certified public accountant in the State of Utah. b. An affirmation that the proposer meets the independence requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Government Auditing Standards, published by the U.S. General Accounting Office. c. An affirmation that the firm meets the continuing education and external quality control review requirements contained in the Government Auditing Standards, published by the U.S. General Accounting Office. Page 2 of 4 Page 56 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda B. Proposer's Qualifications 1. Identify the audit partners, audit managers, field supervisors and other staff who will work on the audit, including staff from other than the local office. Resumes including relevant experience and continuing education for all individuals involved in the audit. 2. Describe the recent local office auditing experience similar to the type of audit requested. 3 . If other Auditors are to participate in the audit, those Auditors should be required to provide similar information. C . Proposer's Approach to the Examination Submit a general audit work plan to accomplish the scope defined in these guidelines. The audit work plan should demonstrate the proposer's understanding of the audit requirements and the audit tests and procedures to be applied in completing the audit plan. The plan should detail the expected number of audit hours by staff level. The planned use of specialists should also be specified. D. Time Requirements Detail how the reporting deadline requirements of the audit will be met. E. Fees Supply the billing rates, estimated number of billable hours, other billable expenses and a "not -to -exceed" fee for the audit, inclusive of travel, per diem and all other out-of-pocket expenses. As noted in section 4, it is expected that if the selected certified public accounting firm performs satisfactorily for the June 30, 2017 audit, it will be engaged to perform the audit for the succeeding two years. Therefore, the not -to -exceed fee information requested above should be provided on an annual basis for three years. F. Non-discrimination Clauses Affirm that the firm does not discriminate against any individual because of race, religion, sex, color, age, handicap or national origin, and that these shall no be a factor in consideration for employment, selection of training, promotion, transfer, recruitment, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation, demotion or separation. 6. CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS A. Audit programs, workpapers and reports must be retained for a period of three years after the completion of the audit and made available for inspection by the City of Moab or government Auditors if requested. B. Payment for the audit will be made upon receipt of the audit reports required in section 3. C. Moab City staff will be available to prepare schedules, trial balances, and to provide documentation to assist the Auditor as their schedules permit during the course of the audit. Page 3 of 4 Page 57 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda 7. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS The following criteria will be considered when making an evaluation of the proposals: A. Technical Factors 1. Responsiveness of the proposal in clearly stating an understanding of the audit services to be performed. a. Appropriateness and adequacy of proposed procedures. b. Reasonableness of time estimates and total audit hours. c. Appropriateness of assigned staff levels. 2. Technical experience of the firm. 3. Qualifications of staff. 4. Size and structure of firm, considering the scope of the audit. 5. Geographic location of key personnel and responsible office. a. Cost of the Audit b . Right to Reject The City of Moab reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information from all proposers. Any contract awarded will be made to the independent certified public accounting firm who, based on evaluation of all responses, applying all criteria and oral interviews, if necessary, is determined to be the best to perform the audit. 8. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS One copy of your proposal must be submitted to: Rachel Stenta, City Recorder City of Moab 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Proposals shall be submitted no later than 3:00 PM, Friday June 9, 2017. Selection of the CPA firm will be made by June 27, 2017, and all firms submitting proposals will be notified immediately as to the selection results. No proposal will be considered that is not received by the above time and date. 9. SOURCES OF INFORMATION Rachel Stenta, City Recorder, may be contacted at (435) 259-5121 for information necessary to complete the proposal. Audit reports and management letters from prior years will be available for inspection. 10. TOTAL OF THREE YEAR PROPOSAL: Page 4 of 4 Page 58 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Audit Services Proposer: Overall Cumulative Scoring Possible Scoring (Ranking Scale) Responsivenes s Procedures Reasonable Time and Hours Assigned Staff Levels Firm Technical Experience Size and Structure Government Auditing Audit Findings # of Gov't Audits State Audit Staff Qualifications Location Key Personnel Responsible Office Cost N v r M R aJ r 10 10 10 10 10 10 n/a 10 10 10 7 7 7 Total Possible 111 Local Vendor O Larson CPA 9 8 9 9 9 7 26 10 9 8 6 6 6 Spanish Fork, UT 96 111 N 96 B2a CPA 6 8 3 6 2 3 8 4 4 6 3 3 3 Bountiful, UT 51 150 N 51 Squire 10 8 6 9 9 10 84 10 8 8 5 5 5 Orem, UT 93 100 N 93 Piercy, Bowler, Taylor & Kern 9 9 8 9 9 2 3 10 9 7 1 1 1 Salt Lake City, UT 75 280 N 75 Gilbert & Stewart 6 8 8 9 7 7 27 9 8 8 7 7 7 Provo, UT 91 156 N 91 Pinnock, Robbins, Posey & Richins 6 9 8 8 8 3 10 8 7 7 2 2 2 Salt Lake City, UT 70 185 N 70 Aycock, Miles & Associates, CPA 8 6 7 7 7 7 34 6 6 6 4 4 4 Roosevelt, UT 72 96 N 72 Updated on: 6/21/2017 C:\Users\rstenta\Google Drive\Bids CPLIMrttV241l2Audit\Audit Proposals - Screening.xlsx Moab City Recorder's Office 7-1 Consent Agenda Moa b City AUDIT PROPOSAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Larson CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Page 60 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Larson CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS May 30, 2017 Moab City Council Attn: Rachel Stenta, City Recorder 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Dear City Council: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to submit an audit services proposal for Moab City. We have great regard for your organization and look forward to the prospect of continuing to work alongside you to safeguard your public funds by entering an agreement for audit services. Our Qualifications. Larson & Company, PC (a Utah corporation) has been auditing government entities since our inception in 1975, 42 years ago. We have since become known as one of the premiere providers of auditing services to government entities in the State of Utah, and in that time we have worked with over 30 government entities of various sizes. We understand you require professionals experienced in auditing municipal entities and possessing an understanding of the unique operating characteristics of a city in Utah. You also require experienced professionals who will be available as a resource to you year-round as questions or concerns may arise. Our specialists can offer proactive advice as a matter of course, including issues related to: • application of GASB statements • best practices related to Utah cities • emerging regulatory issues, including transparency standards You want your accounting professionals to be familiar with your organization, understand your mission, and remain accessible to discuss important issues facing Moab City in the future. Because of our knowledge of government regulations, our municipal clients are served by a knowledgeable, experienced staff for a reasonable fee with no surprises. In fact, some of our government clients have remained with Larson & Company for over 30 years. A Winning Combination. Our government auditing experience with counties, cities, and small government entities allows us to deliver not only the services required in your RFP, but far more guidance and service than you would expect from an auditor. We can offer friendly service with a combination of quality and price that matches the value you seek. We look forward to working with Moab City. If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me at (801) 798-3545 or rolsen@larsco.com. Sincerely, Larson & Company, Certified Public Accountants 4aeu,, Russell Olsen, CPA Partner Larson & Company 9065 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah S4094 Main: (801) 313-1900 I Fax: (801) 313-1912 www.Iarsco.com Page 61 of 230 Member of CPAMERICA INTERNATIO+IAL Cnx+e Ho -with Intemabonal 7-1 Consent Agenda At Larson & Company, we believe our experience gives you the security to safeguard funding. A: Profile of the Independent Auditor 1. Firm Organization and Locations Larson & Company is a privately owned, regional accounting firm comprised of 75 employees, including 30 CPAs, 12 partners, and 45 professional staff. We operate from four offices throughout Utah, including Sandy, Spanish Fork, Moab, and St. George. 2. Audit Office Information Your audit will be conducted from our Spanish Fork office. All of our staff are full-time employees and many are licensed CPAs. Because of the present skill level of our staff, we do not see the need to partner with another firm for services. We have a policy of being available to our clients whenever you need us, not just during the course of the audit. We expect questions throughout the year, so call us anytime. We typically do not bill for routine phone conversations, but we view these as ancillary services that add value to your audit, not additional time we can bill. 3. Exceeding Mandatory Criteria The requirements for competent government auditors are strict. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of excellence within our profession. We not only meet the criteria in your RFP, we exceed it. ▪ Our firm is properly licensed for practice as certified public accountants in the state of Utah. • Larson & Company meets all the requirements for independence and experience as promulgated by the AICPA Rule 101 and the Government Auditing Standards. ▪ The training received by our government audit personnel is of high caliber. Each member of the audit team assigned to your audit has received extensive training in current government auditing standards and regulations and meets the continuing education requirements. We also meet the external quality control review requirements contained in the Government Auditing Standards. • No disciplinary action has been taken against a member of our firm in the 42 year history of the firm. Page 62 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda 4. No History of Litigation Neither Larson & Company nor any of our principals or affiliates have ever been the focus of any pending or ongoing litigation, formal investigation, or administrative proceedings related to attestation services in the history of our firm. 5. Peer Review Report We have attached the most recent copy of our peer review report at the conclusion of this proposal. Page 63 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda A big part of the value of our services is our people. We are committing a highly qualified team to lead your engagements, with over 35 years of combined service experience. B: Proposer's Qualifications 1. Staff Resumes As a professional services firm, the skills of our people are a big part of the value of our services. You want to work with knowledgeable individuals and decision makers that can get the job done. You want to get to know your team and expect continuity in the relationship with your team. We do, too. The professionals we are commiting to Moab City are experienced and well trained in audit issues affecting government entities and intend to be there to assist you, for the long haul. Staffing Approach We have included the resumes for our lead government audit partner, senior audit manager, and staff auditor. All staff assigned to this audit are seasoned government specialists with the training and experience that will give Moab City the most qualified team to complete their audit in a timely, efficient manner. The training our audit staff receives complies with all government standards and requirements for continuing education. This ensures you have the most current information for your organization every year during your audit. We work closely with the office of the Utah State Auditor to stay updated on any issues that may arise pertaining to your organization. The key members of the engagement team consist of: Russell Olsen, CPA, Lead Audit Partner Cody Powell, Staff Auditor Jon Haderlie, CPA, Senior Audit Manager Page 64 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda RUSSELL OLSEN, CPA, LEAD AUDIT PARTNER Russell has specialized in preparing and presenting audits to an extensive array of government entities including counties, cities and towns, special service districts, school districts, charter schools, and universities since 1996, when he joined the firm. His personal expertise encompasses current accounting and auditing standards and regulations as specified by the AICPA, GASB, FASB, GAAS, and GAS, in addition to current state compliance, single audit, and GASB 34 regulations and procedures. The combination of his experience and expertise has made him aware of the specific needs of government entities including those of your city. Russell is licensed to practice as a CPA in the State of Utah. Russell's academic and professional accomplishments include the following: ▪ MBA (Accounting Emphasis) Utah State University, 2000 ▪ Bachelor of Science, Business Management (Accounting Emphasis), Utah Valley University, 1998 Shareholder and Executive Committee Member, Larson & Company ▪ Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) • Member, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA) ▪ Volunteer, 360 Degree Financial Literacy Task Force, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA) • Member, Finance Committee, Spanish Fork City • Past Board Member, Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce ▪ Owner, JR Livestock, LLC Board Member/Treasurer, Utah State Jr. Livestock show • Area Leader, Leland 4H Club • Utah County Fair Livestock Committee Member ▪ Program Advisory Committee, Broadview Academy Russell's Recent Continuing Education Courses Completed: • UACPA State and Local Government Conference • Utah State Auditor's Office Governmental Auditing Update • Yellowbook Update ▪ PPC's Guide to Audit of Local Governments Course 1 and 2 Single Audit Update CPA Roundtable — Office of Utah State Auditor Staff Audit Training Page 65 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda JON HADERLIE, CPA, SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER Jon is one of our most experienced government auditors and has worked with government entities of all sizes, including cities and towns, universities, charter schools, counties, and special service districts. He is well known in the government community and his knowledge of government reporting requirements is unmatched in our organization. His expertise includes all accounting and auditing standards and regulations as specified by the AICPA, GASB, FASB, GAAS, and GAS. Jon is licensed to practice as a CPA in the State of Utah. Jon's academic and professional accomplishments include the following: • MBA, Utah State University, 2009 • Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Utah Valley University 2003 ▪ Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) ▪ Member, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA) • Controller, private industry, 2004-2007 Jon's Recent Government Continuing Education Courses Completed: UACPA Government Conference • Utah State Auditor's Office Governmental Auditing Update • Guide to Audits of Local Government ▪ Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations GASB 54: Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund • Staff Audit Training Page 66 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda CODY POWELL, STAFF AUDITOR Cody has become one of our most in -demand employees since he joined the firm in 2013. He is proficient in testing and auditing government entities of all sizes and types, including counties, cities, special service districts, charter schools, and others. His audit proficiency has earned him a spot working on our largest government clients. Cody is known for quickly completing audit processes and his clients appreciate his easygoing personality. Cody's academic and professional accomplishments include the following: ▪ Masters of Accountancy, Westminster College, 2013 ▪ Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Utah Valley University 2009 Cody's Recent Government Continuing Education Courses Completed: • UACPA Government Conference • Utah State Auditor's Office Governmental Auditing Update • Guide to Audits of Local Government • Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations • GASB 54: Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund • Staff Audit Training Page 67 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda 2. Recent Local Office Auditing Experience The best and most valuable proof of our ability to deliver the services you require and deserve is evidenced by the fact that we continually serve over 30 governmental entities year -after -year. We encourage you to contact these clients and ask about the quality of service provided by Larson & Company. Santaquin City Ben Reeves, City Manager breeves@santaquin.org 801-754-3211 Spanish Fork City Kent Clark kent@spanishfork.org 801-804-4520 Nebo School District Michael Harrison michael.harrison@nebo.edu 801-354-7477 Park City Fire District Del Barney dbarney@pcfd.org 435-940-2500 Similar Governmental Clients of Larson & Company: Cottonwood Heights City Ephraim City Ivins City Millard County Nephi City San Juan County South Utah Valley Electric Service District Wasatch County 3. Use of Other Auditors Wasatch County Special Service District #9 Wasatch County Special Service Area #1 North Emery Water Users District Fairview City Mt Pleasant City Nebo School District American Leadership Academy Strawberry Water Users Association Due to the present skill level of our staff, we do not anticipate using auditors from another firm during this engagement. Page 68 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Larson & Company understands the complex nature of your organization. We can begin to work right away, and you won't have to spend time each year training our staff. C. Proposer's Approach to the Examination Understanding of Scope of Work We understand from your RFP document that the scope of your audit includes the following for each fiscal year of the contract period: • Financial Report: Audited Financial Statements and Records of Moab City and the accompanying opinion on these statements in accordance with Yellow Book; • Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and other Matters in accordance with GAS; • Reports Required for the Single Audit under the Uniform Guidance (if necessary); • Report Required for State Compliance Audit (in addition to the compliance opinion required as part of a single audit); • Management Letter; • Bound copies of all reports with an electronic copy of each will be submitted to Moab City before December 31, 2017. • These shall all be performed in accordance with: o Auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); o The AICPA Audits of State and Local Governmental Units audit and accounting guide; o Government Auditing Standards, 2011 revision, published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office; o The State Compliance Audit Guide, issued by the Office of the Utah State Auditor; o The Single Audit Act; Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organisations under the uniform guidance (as applicable). Specific Audit Approach In order to understand our audit approach, it is necessary to understand the underlying philosophy of Larson & Company. Our mission statement is "Achievement Through Constant Improvement." Our founder, Dennis Larson, demonstrated to us that we are inherently happier when we are improving. Each employee is required to set goals each year that involve both business and personal aspirations. Our firm makes a constant effort to help provide everything necessary for our employees to achieve their goals. As we all strive to make improvements to our lives that we each have chosen for ourselves, we are happier. We abide by the idea that a happy employee is a productive employee. This philosophy of constant improvement carries over to our clients. We know that if we can assist you in achieving your goals, you will value our relationship, and both you and our firm will be rewarded. When it comes to the accounting standard of professional skepticism, we believe there is a broad range within which to operate. We approach management and city councils in a non -adversarial way. Our process consists of testing and verification rather than challenge and confrontation. During the entire process, we understand that communication is key your success and the success of our firm. We have found that properly communicating with our clients adds value to the services we provide and ensures a lengthy, mutually beneficial, relationship. Page 69 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Expected Number of Hours for Audits We have prepared a preliminary time and expense budget that breaks down our hourly projections by staff level. We do not anticipate the need to use a specialist for this engagement. You can find these projections in the table below: Page 70 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Our understanding of your unique risks gives us the ability to plan and execute your financial services in a thorough and efficient manner. D. Time Requirements: Audit Timetable In order to achieve an efficient and effective audit, we will tailor our audit approach to fit the nature of your business and operations focusing on the likelihood of a material misstatement in the financial statements. In order to do so, it is essential for us to understand clients' needs and concerns. With this understanding, we will be better able to direct our emphasis to the areas of higher risk, focusing on the unique characteristics of your operating environment, the effectiveness of your internal control, and your financial statement amounts and disclosures. Based on our understanding of the timetable and accounting department staffing, we propose the following tentative schedule for the audit of Moab City's 2017 financial statements: Preliminary Audit Procedures —June/July 2017 During this planning phase, we will review and evaluate the internal controls of Moab City to determine the timing and extent of our testing. We will review activity to date, update our initial risk assessments, and discuss any concerns regarding our audit procedures. We will also communicate with staff to coordinate the preparation of work papers and confirmations. Audit Fieldwork — August/September 2017 During the testing phase we will verify asset balances, determine the completeness of liabilities and conclude our detailed examination of your financial cycles. Issue Audited Financial Statements — on or before December 31, 2017 The reporting phase will begin as soon as our testing is complete. Our auditors will work with Management to complete a draft report for review after fieldwork ends. We will be available to discuss any of our findings at this time. We will issue the audit reports and letters by Moab City's requested deadline to allow Moab City to have it filed in a timely manner with the Office of the Utah State Auditor. Page 71 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda We will be available to meet with the audit committee during any of the above audit phases to discuss our progress. Should we encounter any significant adjustments or material weaknesses, we will discuss them with management and/or the audit committee, as appropriate, as soon as they come to our attention. We find delays in the final report sometimes occur as a result of not receiving timely information from third parties. We will be proactive in keeping you informed about issues remaining and may ask your assistance in receiving information from third parties to avoid delays in issuing our report. Deliverables A list of expected deliverables in connection with Moab City's annual audit include: 1. Audit Report 2. Government Auditing Standards Report 3. Utah State Compliance Report 4. Single Audit Report (if applicable) 5. Communication with Those Charged with Governance 6. Letter of Recommendations for Improvements (Management Letter) Communication Process Great emphasis is placed on the personal relationships we have built with our clients. Partners and managers take pride in their ability to proactively assist clients and will reach out to Moab City to communicate any issues that might arise. You can feel confident in contacting the professionals at Larson & Company without the worry of incurring additional expense. Page 72 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Larson & Company understands the pressures placed on organizations to manage costs and we believe you will find we provide an incomparable level of service at very competitive rates. E: Fees Fee Estimate Our fee estimate is based on the complexity of the work required and considers our understanding of your present internal control and procedures together with an understanding that Moab City will provide us with substantial assistance, including account analysis, workpaper schedules, confirmations, documentation of internal and financial controls, etc. Our audit fees are offered at our off-season discounted billable rate, giving you the same excellent service and quality at a substantial savings. The "not to exceed" fees for regularly recurring assurance services for the years ending June 30, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 are estimated below. Year Audit Fee 2017 $11,500 2018 $11,850 2019 $12,200 2020 $12,575 2021 $12,950 These Financial Statement Audit fees are based on the estimated hours and our discounted governmental billing rates of various staff levels as follows: Level Rate Hours Partner $225 12 Manager $135 23 Staff $75 76 The additional Single Audit fees will be as follows: Single Audit Fee (if applicable) 2017 $3,600 2018 $3,600 2019 $3,600 2020 $3,600 2021 $3,600 These Single Audit fees are based on the estimated hours and our discounted governmental billing rates of various staff levels as follows: Level Rate Hours Partner $225 3 Manager $135 9 Staff $75 22 Page 73 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda We are committed to placing Larson & Company's financial assurance and consulting resources at your service. We know you don't like fee surprises. Neither do we. We strive to be truthful, straightforward and up front in our fee discussions so there are no surprises. Billing Issues Throughout the Year We view our relationship with Moab City as long-term. Additionally, we are available to you, on an ongoing basis, to discuss matters of audit, compliance, financial reporting, or anything that concerns you. We view these routine consultations as ancillary services that add value to your audit and compliance needs, not additional time that we can bill. If additional procedures are requested by the City, such as the agreed upon procedures we performed during 2016, or the City Police Department consultation performed in April 2017, we would perform these procedures under a separate engagement and work with the City to agree upon a separate fee for these procedures. In the event our actual fees are less than the proposed maximum, we will bill the lesser amount. Any significant matters, needing exhaustive research or resources will be discussed with you and agreed upon before the work is performed. This eliminates the surprise "nickel and dime" billing you may see from accounting firms with unusually low fee quotes. F: Non -Discrimination Clause Larson & Company does not discriminate against any individual because of race, religion, sex, color, age, handicap, or national origin, and these are not a factor in consideration for employment, selection of training, promotion, transfer, recruitment, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation, demotion, or separation. Our Commitment to You We are committed to placing Larson & Company's financial assurance and consulting resources at your service. Our experience auditing Utah cities and other governmental entities will assist you in meeting your compliance requirements. Our goal is to provide you with practical, timely and affordable solutions to your financial and operational needs. Ultimately, our good name and reputation rest on how well our services work for organizations like yours. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions regarding this proposal. We look forward to working with you soon. Page 74 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Contact Information Russell Olsen, CPA Lead Audit Partner 765 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660 801-798-3545 rolsen@larsco.com i A. Larson CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Page 75 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda Peer Review Report Below is a copy of Larson & Company's most recent peer review report. No management letter was issued in conjunction with the report, indicating a clear record with no quality control issues. Haynie & Company lrified Public Accountants In prowuelol, 41,orporaeonl 1221 West Mineral Ave, Ste, 202 Littleton, Colorado 80120-4544 (303) 734-4800 Fax (303) 795-3356 System Review Report September 25, 2014 To the Partners of Larson and Company, V.C. (tica Larson & Rosenberger, LLP) and the National Peer Review Committee We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Larson and Company (the firm) applicable to engagements not subject to PCAOB permanent inspection in effect for the year ended April 30, 2014. Our peer review was conducted in accordance with the Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. As a part of our peer review, we considered reviews by regulatory entities, if applicable, in determining the nature and extent of our procedures. The firm is responsible for designing a system of quality control and complying with it to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of quality control and the firm's compliance therewith based on our review. The nature, objectives, scope, limitations of, and the procedures performed in a System Review are described in the standards at www.aicna-org/nrsummary. As required by the standards, engagements selected for review included engagements performed under Government Auditing Standards; audits of employee benefit plans and examinations of service organizations (Service Organizations Control [SOCj 1 and 2 engagements), In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Larson and Company applicable to engagements not subject to PCAOB permanent inspection in effect fur the year ended April 30, 2014,.has been suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiency(ies) or fail. Larson and Company has received a peer review rating of pass. Asmrjrge At 17-00 Wu, Pi odors Row SrAl coy, ut.110 4011071.41. Fors 10)1)972.0611 PrimeGlobal lnAp•i4�x.4mni¢u fi••• AV.x,o4: 0.1 Yti 3 ri91.n1 PeOtM4I^l'f, Sullt 2L . 5,wt1, n{xlei,. ll 199403 teoe 173 4600 Fax door TT0-9941 Page 76 of 230 7-1 Consent Agenda AGENDA SUMMARY MOAB CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 27, 2017 Agenda item #: 7-2 1 Title: Approval of Proposed Resolution #45-2017 — A Resolution Adopting an Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Election Services By and Between the City of Moab and Grand County Fiscal Impact: Election expenses are budgeted Staff Presenter(s): Rachel Stenta, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Department: Recorder Applicant: N/A Background/Summary:. As you are aware, the Lt. Governor requested that counties provide election services this year for all municipalities for a combined election due to the necessity of a state wide election to fill a 3rd congressional district vacancy left by Rep. Chaffetz. This can best be accomplished through an Interlocal agreement (ILA) with Grand County to outline the terms of providing election services. City Attorney McAnany has reviewed the ILA and made suggested changes. The election will still be a Vote -by -mail election. The primary will be held on August 15 and the General will be held on November 7, 2017. Options: Approve, deny or postpone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ILA Recommended Motion: I move to approve (insert agenda item title). Attachment(s): Resolution #45-2017, Draft ILA Page 77 of 230 7-2 Consent Agenda RESOLUTION # 45-2017 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTION SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOAB AND GRAND COUNTY WHEREAS, the State of Utah has mandated a statewide election to coincide with the City's 2017 General Election; and WHEREAS, the State of Utah has mandated that all Counties provide election services for both the State and Municipal 2017 General Elections; and WHEREAS, Moab City and Grand County have determined that those services can best be provided through the creation of an Interlocal Agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL that: 1. The Council hereby authorizes and approves the Agreement in substantially the form presented to this meeting of the Moab City Council. 2. The appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement in substantially the form presented to this meeting of the Council. 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 22nd day of June, 2017. ATTEST: Rachel E. Stenta City Recorder Signed: David L. Sakrison Mayor Resolution #45-2017 Page ��7-0 of 230 7-2 Consent Agenda INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GRAND COUNTY on behalf of the GRAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, ELECTIONS DIVISION -AND- THE CITY OF MOAB THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into the day of 2017, by and between GRAND COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Utah ("County"), on behalf of its Clerk's Office, Elections Division, and the City of Moab City ("City"). The County and the City are sometimes referred to collectively as the "Parties" and may be referred to individually as a "Parry." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County desires to provide the services of its Clerk's office, Elections Division, to the City for the purpose of assisting the City in conducting the City's 2017 primary and general municipal elections; and WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the County for such services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter contained, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Term. County shall provide election services to the City commencing on the date this Agreement is executed, and terminating on January 1, 2018. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual agreement in writing signed by all Parties. Either Party may cancel this Agreement upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party, unless cancellation would jeopardize the conduct of the next election. Upon such cancellation, each Parry shall retain 1 7-2 Consent Agenda ownership of any property it owned prior to the date of this Agreement, and the City shall own any property it created or acquired pursuant to this Agreement. 2. Scope of Work. The services to be provided by the Grand County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, shall be as set forth in the Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A. Generally, the County Clerk shall perform all elections administration functions as set forth in Exhibit A and as needed to ensure implementation of the City's 2017 primary and general municipal election. 3. Legal Requirements. The County and the City understand and agree that the 2017 primary and general municipal election are the City's elections. The City shall be responsible for compliance with all legal requirements for these elections and shall direct the manner in which the elections are conducted. County agrees to work with the City in complying with all legal requirements for the conduct of these elections and conduct these elections pursuant to the direction of the City. The City, not the County, is responsible for te-resolvinge any and all election questions, problems, and legal issues that are within the City's statutory authority. The point of contact for all communications under this Agreement shall be Rachel Stenta, on behalf of the City, and Diana Carroll, on behalf of the County. In the event that the County is alerted to any protest or objection as to the administration of the City election, it shall promptly notify the City as to the nature of same. As the election official, Rachel Stenta, shall be responsible for providing direction to the County to resolve any election -related compliance issues. 4. Cost. In consideration of the services performed under this Agreement, the City shall pay the County an amount not to exceed the rate estimate given to the City by the County in Exhibit B. The County shall provide a written invoice to the City at the conclusion of the elections, and the City shall pay the County from the invoice within thirty (30) days of receiving it. The 2 7-2 Consent Agenda invoice shall contain the number of active registered voters as of one week before Election Day, the rate used, and jurisdictions participating in the election(s). In the case of a vote recount, election system audit, election contest, or similar event arising out of the City's election, the City shall pay the County's actual cost of responding to such events, based on a written invoice provided by the County. In this Agreement the term actual cost shall be defined to mean the hourly wage cost of County election staff, excluding employee benefits, incurred in the performance of services under this Agreement, together with all copying or vendor costs incurred as part of that service. The invoice amount for these additional services may cause the total cost to the City to exceed the estimate given to the City by the County. For such consideration, the County shall furnish all materials, labor and equipment to complete the requirements and conditions of this Agreement. 5. Governmental Immunity. The City and the County are governmental entities and subject to the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, Utah Code Ann. §§ 63G-7-101, et seq. ("Act"). Subject to the provisions of the Act, the City and County agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other Parry, its agents, officers, and employees from and against any and all actions, claims, lawsuits, proceedings, liability damages, losses and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs) arising out of or resulting from the performance of this Agreement to the extent the same are caused by any negligent or wrongful act or omission of that Party, its officers, agents, andor employees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any rights, statutory limitations on liability, or defenses applicable to the City or the County under the Act. 6. Election Records. The County shall maintain and keep control over all records created pursuant to this Agreement and to the elections relevant to this Agreement. The County shall respond to all public record requests related to this Agreement and the underlying elections and shall retain all election records consistent with the Government Records Access and 3 7-2 Consent Agenda Management Act, Utah Code Ann. §§ 63G-2-101 et seq. (GRAMA) and all other relevant local, state and federal laws. In the event that the City receives a GRAMA request, subpoena, or other legal request to produce records pertaining to its administration of City elections, the County agrees to promptly provide copies of all election records kept under this Agreement to the City. 7. Service Cancellation. If the Agreement is canceled by the City as provided herein, the City shall pay the County on the basis of the actual cost of services performed according to the terms of this Agreement. Upon cancellation of this Agreement, the County shall submit to the City an itemized statement for services rendered under this Agreement up to the time of cancellation and based upon the dollar amounts for materials, equipment and services set forth herein. 8. Legal Compliance. The County, as part of the consideration herein, shall comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws governing elections. 9. Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the City agrees to indemnify and hold County harmless, including providing reasonable legal defense costs on behalf of the County, as a result of any legal or administrative claim, action, or proceeding brought against the County by any person or entity claiming that the County -_violated any state or federal law by providing election services under under -this Agreement. 10. Interlocal Agreement. In satisfaction of the requirements of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Title 11, Chapter 13, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended ("Interlocal Act"), in connection with this Agreement, the City and the County (for purposes of this section, each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties") agree as follows: (a) This Agreement shall be approved by each Party, pursuant to § 11-13 -202.5 of the Interlocal Act; 4 7-2 Consent Agenda (b) This Agreement shall be reviewed as to proper form and compliance with applicable law by a duly authorized attorney on behalf of each Parry, pursuant to Section 11-13-202.5 of the Interlocal Act ; (c) A duly executed original counterpart of the Agreement shall be filed with the keeper of records of each Party, pursuant to § 11-13-209 of the Interlocal Act; (d) Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs of any action done pursuant to this Agreement, and for any financing of such costs; and (e) No separate legal entity is created by the terms of this Agreement. To the extent that this Agreement requires administration other than as set forth herein, it shall be administered by the City Recorder of the City and the County Cleric of the County, acting as a joint board. No real or personal property shall be acquired jointly by the Parties as a result of this Agreement. To the extent that a Party acquires, holds, and disposes of any real or personal property for use in the joint or cooperative undertaking contemplated by this Agreement, such Party sh l ae 4„ *he s f,v manner that it deals with other property of such Party. 11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts by the City and the County. 12. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah both as to interpretation and performance. 13. Integration. This Agreement, with attached exhibits, embodies the entire agreement between the Parties and shall not be altered except in writing signed by both Parties. 5 7-2 Consent Agenda 4-3,14. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Parties to this Agreement are the City and County; no third party shall have rights or standing to seek the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. ATTEST: City Recorder MOAB CITY By: MAYOR 6 7-2 Consent Agenda Approved as to form and compliance with applicable law: City Attorney Date: GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL By: Jaylyn Hawks, Chair ATTEST: Diana Carroll Grand County Clerk/Auditor Approved as to form and compliance with applicable law: County Attorney Date: 7 7-2 Consent Agenda Exhibit A 2017 Municipal Elections Scope of Work for Election Services The County shall provide to the City an Official Register as required by Utah Code Ann. § 20A-5-401, (as amended). The City shall perform all administrative functions related to candidate filing requirements and all other requirements of Utah Code Ann. § 20A-9-203 (as amended), including all administrative functions related to financial disclosure reporting. The City shall be responsible for all Public Notice(s) required by law. The City may work with the County to publish notices jointly with other jurisdictions. The City shall be responsible for collecting and delivering ballots that are placed in drop boxes within theif City to the County in a timely manner and according to a schedule agreed upon by the City and the County up through and including the end of Election Night. The City agrees to consolidate all elections administration functions and decisions in the County Clerk to ensure the successful conduct of multiple, simultaneous municipal elections. In a consolidated election, decisions made by the County regarding resources, procedures and policies are based upon providing the same scope and level of service to all the participating jurisdictions and the City recognizes that such decisions shall be made for the benefit of the whole. , made for the benefit of the whole, may not be subject to review by the City. The County agrees to consult in advance with the City regarding resources, procedures, and policies to assure compliance with the remainder of this Agreement. Nothing in this Exhibit A shall be deemed to repeal or impair the allocation of responsibility otherwise provided in the Agreement. Services the County will perform for the City include, but are not limited to: • Ballot Layout and Design • Ballot Printing • Ballot Mailings • Printing Optical Scan Ballots • Program and Test Voting Equipment • Program Electronic Voter Register • Poll Worker Recruitment and Training • Delivery of Supplies and Equipment • Tabulate and Report Election Results to the City (the City will publish on the City on City ounty Website) • Provisional Ballot Verification • Update Voter History Database • Conduct Audits (as required) • Conduct Recounts (as needed) • Election Day Administrative Support • Operation of one (1) county wide vote center and one City vote centers (Exhibit C) 1 7-2 Consent Agenda The City will provide the County Clerk with information, decisions, and resolutions and will take appropriate actions required for the conduct of the election in a timely manner. The County will provide a good faith estimate for budgeting purposes (Exhibit B). Election costs are based upon the offices scheduled for election, the number of voters, and the number of jurisdictions participating. The City will be invoiced for its share of the actual costs of the elections which will not exceed the estimated rate in Exhibit B. In the event of a state or county special election being held in conjunction with a municipal election, the scope of services and associated costs, and the method of calculating those costs, will remain unchanged. The costs will be divided between participating jurisdictions in a manner that is agreed upon by the jurisdictions involved. 2 7-2 Consent Agenda Exhibit B 2017 Municipal Elections Cost Estimate for Election Services Below is the good faith estimate for the upcoming 2017 Municipal Election for Moab City. The City will be billed for actual costs for each election, according to the number of active registered voters, and the per voter rate will not exceed the estimated rate of $1.55-$1.65 per active registered voter per election. The number of active registered voters will be determined by the registration deadline, one week prior to each election. Active Registered Voters* Estimated Rate Total Cost 2,511 $1.60 $4,017.60 *Current as of June 2017 3 7-2 Consent Agenda Exhibit C 2017 Municipal Elections Vote Centers 2017 Locations Grand County Clerk's Office Moab City Hall 4 7-2 Consent Agenda AGENDA SUMMARY MOAB CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 27, 2017 Agenda item #: 5-1 &7-3 ri Title: Approval of Proposed Resolution #40-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget Fiscal Impact: As outlined in Resolution Staff Presenter(s): Rachel Stenta, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Department: Recorder Applicant: N/A Background/Summary: Each year we find it necessary to make end of the year adjustments to our budget to close out the Fiscal Year on June 30, 2017. Here are the highlights of the attached Resolution amending the budget: Police Department: Salaries and Wages - Accommodate a leave time cash out due to a retirement of a long time employee; Equipment supplies & maint — replace insurance reimbursed repairs for city vehicles due to accidents or other damage; Professional & Technical — Attorney services for Internal Affairs investigations, professional recruitment and screening for police chief vacancy. Attorney Services: Professional & technical — increase in attorney services due to Water Reclamation Facility consulting, increase in City Attorney billing rates, increased litigation expenses; Animal Shelter: Utilities — unbudgeted utility expenses; Sanitation: pass through revenue and expenditures for solid waste collection; Capital Projects: Accommodate a pass through agreement between UDOT and Club Utah; WWTP: Utilities — Under budgeting of estimate utilities; Rent of Equipment — unbudgeted rental of generator. Options: Approve, deny or postpone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval of the Amended Budget Page 90 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent Recommended Motion: I move to approve (insert agenda item title). Attachment(s): Resolution #40-2017 Page 91 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent RESOLUTION # 40-2017 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 BUDGET WHEREAS, the City of Moab has proposed to amend the 2016/2017 fiscal year budget for the various funds; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Amended Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget Amended Amended Revenue Expenditures 1. General Fund ($10,675,641) $ 10,675,641 2. Capital Projects Fund ($2,631,159) $ 2,631,159 3. Enterprise Water & Sewer Operating ($1,178,996) $ 1,352,735 2016/2017 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments FUNDS Account # Account Name Adjustment Amount General Fund Revenue 10-31-400 Franchise Taxes $ (20,300.00) 10-31-700 Resort Community Taxes $ (45,000.00) 10-34-430 Refuse Collection Charges $ (60,000.00) 10-36-970 Insurance Income $ (9,000.00) Total Revenue $ (134,300.00) General Fund Expenses Police 10-421-10 Salaries & Wages $ 30,000.00 10-421-25 Equipment Maintenance $ 9,000.00 10-421-31 Professional & Technical $ 30,000.00 Attorney Services 10-422-31 Professional & Technical $ 60,000.00 Animal Shelter 10-427-27 Utilities $ 5,300.00 Sanitation 10-442-31 Professional & Technical $ 60,000.00 Total Expenses $ 609,114.00 Resolution #40-2017 Page 1 of 2 Page 92 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consent Capital Projects Fund Revenue 41-36-237 41-790-44 Water & Sewer Fund Expenses Operating Revenue Developer Fees Performance Guarantee Total Revenue Total Expenses $ (10,000.00) $ (10,000.00) $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 51-57-350 Spanish Valley Sewer $ (49,000.00) Total Operating Revenue $ (49,000.00) Operating Expenses 51-600-27 Utilities $ 40,000.00 51-600-29 Rent of Equipment $ 9,000.00 Total Operating Expense $ (49,000.00) PASSED AND ADOPTED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of the City of Moab this 27tn day of June, 2017. David L. Sakrison Mayor ATTEST: Rachel E. Stenta City of Moab Resolution #40-2017 Page 2 of 2 Page 93 of 230 5-1 Public Hearing 7-3 Agenda Consen-1-1 Agenda Summary Moab City Council Meeting June 27, 2017 PL-17-98 Agenda item #: 8-1 [Title: Consideration of Approval of the 2017 City of Moab General Plan as Referred to Council by the Planning Commission Staff Presenter(s): Jeff Reinhart, Planning Director Department: Planning and Zoning Applicant(s): City Staff and Moab Planning Commission Background/Summary: The Planning Commission has concluded in April that the draft 2017 City of Moab General Plan Update, is ready to be adopted. The required public hearing was held on April 13, 2017 and comments/changes were made to the document subsequent to the meeting. The workshop on June 27 should complete the City Council review of the document, and it will be on the agenda for adoption during the regular meeting. Attachment(s): Draft City of Moab General Plan Update l Page 94 of 230 8-1 Old Business CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION #28-2017 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the Moab City Council (Council) adopted the General Plan (Plan) as amended, by resolution on January 8, 2002 to provide an official statement of goals and policies for the future development of Moab City (City); and, WHEREAS, the City, to keep abreast of changing attitudes and values of residents, desired to assess and update the General Plan and create new goals for the future growth of the City; and WHEREAS, with the aid of a consultant, SE Group, the City initiated a community driven update of the Plan in 2012 to provide a clear vision for the future development of Moab; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to several months of public meetings, topic forums, open house and stake holder meetings and hands-on workshops that culminated in a Planning Commission public workshop in October 2015, a document entitled The City of Moab General Plan Update was drafted by consultant and City Staff; and, WHEREAS, specific topics of concern were identified as requiring more attention in the 2017 update as described in Planning Resolution 14-2017; and WHEREAS, in accordance with USC 10-9a-302, the Moab Planning Commission, during a duly advertised public hearing held on April 13, 2017, determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens that the City of Moab General Plan Update, with amendments, be adopted by the City Council to become the guide for future development; and WHEREAS, the City Council, during a duly advertised public meeting held on April 25, 2017, reviewed the draft Update and the recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Staff and established a date for the public hearing on determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens that the City of Moab General Plan Update, with amendments, be adopted by the City Council to become the guide for future development. NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the Moab City Council, that the 2017 City of Moab General Plan Update, as attached, is adopted. PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council on , 2017. SIGNED: David L. Sakrison, Mayor ATTEST: Rachel Stenta, Recorder Page 95 of 230 8-1 Old Business CITY OF MOAB PLANNING RESOLUTION #14-2017 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the Moab City Council (Council) adopted the General Plan (Plan) as amended, by resolution on January 8, 2002 to provide an official statement of goals and policies for the future development of Moab City (City); and, WHEREAS, the City, to keep abreast of changing attitudes and values of residents, desired to assess and update the General Plan and create new goals for the future growth of the City; and WHEREAS, with the aid of a consultant, SE Group, the City initiated an update of the Plan in 2012 to provide a clear vision for the future development of Moab; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to several months of public meetings, topic forums, open house and stake holder meetings and hands-on workshops that culminated in a Planning Commission public workshop in October 2015, a document entitled The City of Moab General Plan Update was drafted by consultant and City Staff; and, WHEREAS, specific topics of concern were identified as requiring more attention in the 2017 update and include: • Environmental sustainability of visual resources, air quality, water quantity and quality, and energy and resource conservation; • Land use and growth to consider urban design and character preservation using landscaping, street trees, historic preservation, commercial and residential neighborhoods, agriculture and open space, flood channels, and annexations; • Housing in general and affordable housing specifically; • Transportation and circulation for pedestrians, non -motorized and motorized vehicles; • Public Works and the aging infrastructure of sanitary sewer, wastewater reclamation, storm water, and solid waste facilities; and WHEREAS, in accordance with USC 10-9a-302, the Moab Planning Commission, during a duly advertised public hearing held on April 13, 2017, determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens that the City of Moab General Plan Update, with amendments, be adopted by the City Council to become the guide for future development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB PLANNING COMMISSION, that the City of Moab General Plan Update, as attached, is favorably recommended to the Moab City Council ("Council") for approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED by unanimous vote of the Moab Planning Commission in open session this 13tn day of April, 2017. Laura Uhle Chair Date Page 96 of 230 8-1 Old Business April 17, 2017 Dear Councilmembers; PL-17-PC It is my pleasure to present to you the final draft of the 2017 City of Moab General Plan Update for your consideration. Many months, even years, of hard work have been invested in this document, and have involved numerous people most of them residents of our community who work outside the city offices. This is truly a community document and, after a very long time without amendments, reflects the concerns and desires of the residents of Moab It is the Planning Commission's recommendation that the Update be adopted now and regularly reviewed on an annual basis. The proposed Planning Commission schedule for review would begin in January 2018 and any necessary amendments can be adopted during the early part of next year. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Laura Uhle, Chair Page 97 of 230 8-1 Old Business 10-9a-404. Public hearing by planning commission on proposed general plan or amendment -- Notice -- Revisions to general plan or amendment -- Adoption or rejection by legislative body. (1) (a) After completing its recommendation for a proposed general plan, or proposal to amend the general plan, the planning commission shall schedule and hold a public hearing on the proposed plan or amendment. (b) The planning commission shall provide notice of the public hearing, as required by Section 10-9a-204. (c) After the public hearing, the planning commission may modify the proposed general plan or amendment. (2) The planning commission shall forward the proposed general plan or amendment to the legislative body. (3) The legislative body may make any revisions to the proposed general plan or amendment that it considers appropriate. (4) (a) The municipal legislative body may adopt or reject the proposed general plan or amendment either as proposed by the planning commission or after making any revision that the municipal legislative body considers appropriate. (b) If the municipal legislative body rejects the proposed general plan or amendment, it may provide suggestions to the planning commission for its consideration. (5) The legislative body shall adopt: (a) a land use element as provided in Subsection 10-9a-403(2)(a)(i); (b) a transportation and traffic circulation element as provided in Subsection 10-9a- 403(2)(a)(ii); and (c) for all cities, after considering the factors included in Subsection 10-9a-403(2)(b)(ii), a plan to provide a realistic opportunity to meet estimated needs for additional moderate income housing if long-term projections for land use and development occur. Page 98 of 230 8-1 Old Business MEMWiligla maimaseraw a M Ja :-1 0 d B sines- ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** GENERAL PLAN City of Moab, Utah Planning and Zoning Department GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION March 23, 2017 April 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL APPROVED "What is needed is for every person to feel at home in the place of his local government with his ideas and complaints. A person must feel that it is a forum, that it is his directly, that he can call and talk to the person in charge of such and such, and see him personally within a day or two. For this purpose, local forums must be situated in highly visible and accessible places." A Pattern Language CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 100 of 230 21Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City Council Kyle Bailey Heila Ershadi Rani Derasary Kalen Jones Tawny Knutson -Boyd Planning Commission Jeanette Kopell Wayne Hoskisson Joe Downard Laura Uhle Allison Brown Mayor David Sakrison City Manager David Everitt Moab Planning & Community Services Departments Jeff Reinhart Sommar Johnson Amy Weiser Others David Olsen - Former Community Development Director Ken Davey - Former Administrative Analyst Eric Johanson - Engineering and GIS Kelly Thornton - Former Planning Commission Chairperson Donna Metzler - Former City Manager CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 101 of 230 31Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION 7 Purpose 7 Need for Long Range Planning 7 Challenges 7 CHAPTER 2 — PLANNING CONTEXT 9 History 9 Population and Growth 10 Natural Environment 11 Climate and Temperature 11 Land Use 12 Future Land Use Management 12 Annexations 13 Urban Services Area Plan 14 Governmental Structure 14 Public Buildings, Facilities, and Services 15 Infrastructure 16 Relevant Planning Documents 21 Other Context 23 CHAPTER 3 — GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND PROCESS 25 Background 25 Public Engagement 25 General Plan Implementation 29 CHAPTER 4 — COMMUNITY VISION City of Moab Community Vision 30 A Vision for Moab 30 CHAPTER 5 — ELEMENTS, GOALS, POLICIES Overview 31 Components 31 Element 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development — General 32 30 31 32 CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 102 of 230 41Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Element 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Environmental Sustainability — General 36 Visual Resources 36 Air Quality 37 Water Quality 37 Water Quantity 38 Energy & Resource Conservation 39 Element 3 LAND USE AND GROWTH Land Use — General 40 Natural and Environmental Constraints 40 Urban Design and Character Preservation 41 Resource Protection 41 Street Trees and Landscaping 42 Historic Preservation 43 Commercial 43 Residential 44 Industrial 45 Agriculture 45 Open Space 45 Flood Channel 46 Annexation 46 Element 4 HOUSING Housing 47 Affordable Housing 47 Element 5 PARKS AND RECREATION Parks 48 Recreation 48 36 40 47 48 Element 6 ARTS AND CULTURE 50 Arts and Culture 50 Element 7 TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION Transportation & Circulation — General 51 Pedestrian 51 Non -motorized Vehicles 51 51 CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 103 of 230 51Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Motorized Vehicles 52 Sidewalks and Streets 53 Element 8 PUBLIC WORKS 54 Public Works — General 54 Water Services 54 Sewer Services 54 Wastewater Treatment 55 Stormwater 55 Solid Waste Facilities 56 Private Utilities 56 Element 9 CIVIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES Municipal Properties 58 Peacekeeping & Law Enforcement 58 Health and Emergency Services 60 Education 61 MAPS Zoning 63 Future Land Use 64 Current Buildout 65 Built Environment 66 Public Lands 67 Future Annexation Boundary 68 Sidewalk Improvements 69 Walking and Bicycle Routes 70 Appendices Appendix A - Moab Area Housing Plan, Updated Fall 2016 Appendix B - Utah Noxious Weed Act 58 63 CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 104 of 230 61Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION Purpose The Moab General Plan is the City's official statement of its goals and policies. These goals and policies guide future development and reflect the long-term vision of the community. The General Plan also provides an implementation plan for these goals and policies as well as a technical foundation for political decision -making. The term "general plan" is synonymous with the terms "master" or "comprehensive" plan. Utah Code 10-9-301 - Land Use Development and Management Act directs all municipalities to prepare and adopt a comprehensive long-range land use plan. Need for Long Range Planning Land development takes place one parcel at a time. Changes or impacts from an individual development may be small. But over the years, the combined change resulting from all development decisions can be large. While development proposals are reviewed individually, a master plan provides the context for looking at the cumulative impacts of development. Planning not only provides a long term, big picture view of future development and the changes that can result, but also guides this development to maximize benefits and minimize conflicts and adverse effects. This big - picture framework provides a basis to evaluate individual development proposals with consistency and fairness. Challenges As a tourism -driven economy and a small desert community, the City must balance the needs of residents with those of visitors. Due to the regular seasonal visitation, the city's infrastructure and services must meet the demands of a temporary population that is two to three times the size of the residential population. This creates cost and planning challenges. There are also implications for housing, employment, and related social issues. The land use patterns of the boom and bust economic cycles have influenced the eclectic land use pattern that is found in Moab today. For example, a quaint historic cabin can be found next to a 1980s era split level house. This lack of architectural conformity defines Moab's built character and unique styles. Many short-term decisions were based on historic economic needs and the result is piecemeal land development. Residents have expressed a desire to preserve Moab's character, eclecticism, and small-town charm. The challenge is to balance the irregular patterns with modern zoning and development concepts. Moab is the center for commerce and services in Grand County and the region. Locally -owned businesses are valuable to the local economy and provide goods and services to residents and visitors. The absence of large-scale chain retail stores and stores that cater to basic residential needs leads locals to shop out of town or online. This can be an inconvenience for residents and a potential loss of tax dollars for the City. Moab is faced with choices in how to balance these needs and maintain the character of the community. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 105 of 230 71Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Decisions made by the city often have impacts beyond its limits. In addition, the city regularly interacts with and is affected by federal, state, county, other agencies and private groups. This creates the need for careful cross -agency planning and cooperation. Other challenges include the community's remote location, geographical constraints and arid surroundings. In addition, U.S. Highway 191 bisects the city and is a major north/south transportation thoroughfare which serves main street local business and tourism traffic as well as heavy and light commercial through traffic. This leads to congestion, safety, and noise impacts. The challenge for the city is to mitigate these impacts and maintain a vibrant Main Street district. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 106 of 230 81Page 8-1 Old Business CHAPTER 2 - PLANNING CONTEXT History Millions of years of natural erosion from wind and water left behind the unique landscape that helped shape Moab's way of life. The first evidence of habitation in the Moab area dates back several thousand years. Pictographs and petroglyphs have been found in the area that date from 1,500 to 4,000 years old or older. The most recognized ancient culture to occupy the area was the Ancestral Puebloan, who did not inhabit the region until approximately 900 A.D. The Moab vicinity was the northern limit of Ancestral Puebloan habitation, but sometime between 1250 and 1300 A.D. the Ancestral Puebloans disappeared from the area. While there is some disagreement regarding the entrance of modern Native Americans into the area, the Ute people were the dominant Native American group in the 18th century. The Colorado River crossing north of Moab provided the ancient people as well as those who traveled here over time a shallow and safe location for fording of the river. This crossing was a key component of the Old Spanish Trail, which ran from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. By 1855, the Navajo were also living in Spanish Valley, just south of Moab. Around the same time, an area near Moab was settled by a Mormon missionary group. Because of conflicts with native peoples, the missionaries did not remain long. In 1874 the next group of settlers and cattlemen arrived. Ranching was their main livelihood, but some settlers attempted to grow crops including vineyards and fruit trees. By the CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN late 1800s peaches, apples, pears, and grapes were being cultivated and shipped throughout the region. The expense of pumping irrigation water and unpredictable freezes prevented Moab from becoming a major agricultural area. In 1890, Grand County was created by the Utah Legislature and on December 20, 1902, Moab became incorporated as a municipality. Like settlements of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), Moab was laid out according to the "Plat of Zion." This grid pattern, inspired by LDS founder Joseph Smith, featured square blocks that were intended to concentrate homes, and create order. Elements of that design can still be seen today including a uniform grid pattern, a north -south orientation, wide streets and long narrow lots. The first known zoning code for Moab was published in 1954. During the first half of the Twentieth Century, Moab's economy was primarily agrarian; mainly farming, ranching, and fruit growing. There was limited mining during these years as well. Southeast Utah became known for uranium deposits, and later became a popular area for uranium prospecting when the United States government encouraged exploration to meet the military weapon development programs. A geologist named Charlie Steen discovered a massive high grade uranium deposit southeast of Moab and a prospecting boom began. During the 1950s Moab grew from a population of 1,275 to over 5,000 residents. 91Page Page 107 of 230 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** The 1960s saw the construction of a uranium processing plant along the Colorado River and a small oil and gas production boom, further cementing extractive industries as the core of the local economy. Tourism was also growing during this time, though at a much more modest pace. Arches National Monument became a national park and visitation between 1960 and 1970 grew from 71,600 to 178,500. By the mid-1970s demand for uranium declined and mines near Moab started shutting down. The uranium processing plant began a series of layoffs and ceased operations in 1984. Moab went into an economic tailspin. The population decreased from 5,333 in 1980 to 3971 in 1990. Homes were shuttered, businesses closed, and government services were reduced. At one point the local school district instituted a 4-day school week to save money. While extractive industries declined, tourism gained momentum in the Moab area. Spurred on by the growing popularity of mountain biking and increasing interest in the regional national parks, the 1990s saw the construction of new hotels and restaurants. Downtown storefronts also began reopening, most catering to the burgeoning tourist market. National park visitation mushroomed and by 2014 Arches National Park attracted 1,284,767 visitors. The 2010s have seen some modest growth in oil and gas production, but for the most part Moab remains dependent upon tourism as an economic driver. Today, Moab is the hub of Utah's southeastern corridor. It is 234 miles southeast of Salt Lake City and 113 miles southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado. It is located on State Highway 191 along the Colorado River about 30 miles south of Interstate 70. Town Name Population Distance from Moab Castle Valley 332 (2013) 22 miles La Sal 395 (2012) 31 miles Monticello 1,980 (2012) 54 miles Green River 949 (2012) 52 miles A portion of Moab's workforce lives south of Moab in unincorporated Grand and San Juan counties. Population and Growth The uranium mining boom in the early 1950s created the most significant population growth in the history of Moab. The number of residents increased dramatically from 1950 to 1960. Although no other era would experience the degree of growth that Moab saw during that time, the community would continue to expand into the early 1980s. This trend then reversed, with Moab's population declining from a high of 5,333 people in 1980 to only 3,971 in 1990. This was largely the result of mine closures and the uranium mill closure. Historical Population oir Census Population %± 1890 333 - 1900 376 12.9 1910 586 55.9 1920 856 46.1 1930 863 0.8 1940 1,084 25.6 1950 1,275 17.5 1960 4,682 267.5 1970 4,793 2.4 1980 5,333 11.3 1990 3,971 -25.5 2000 4,779 20.3 2010 5,046 5.6 2012 5,093 .9 2015* 5,235 1.02 *US Census estimate CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 108 of 230 101Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** In the early 1990s, Moab began another cycle of growth fueled by the burgeoning tourist industry. Current population growth is very modest, less than 1% per year. Today, the year- round population of Moab is approximately 5,200. Natural Environment Moab is strongly defined by its location and surroundings. Situated at roughly 4,000 feet in elevation and enclosed by red rock cliffs, Moab lies in a verdant valley along the Colorado River. The creeks and springs and close proximity to the Colorado River create an oasis in the desert. The towering red rock walls and mesas present a stunning contrast to the desert sky, the dramatic peaks of the La Sal Mountain range, and the lush trees and fields of the valley floor. The harsh desert that encircles the community once proved to be a major detriment to development and sustaining a population. Now this natural environment is the greatest asset supporting a thriving tourism economy. The surrounding sandstone enhances the beauty of the area but does increase the danger of sudden storm water runoff. Whether the water comes from sudden short lived monsoonal rain storms or from rapid snow melt, there is always a chance of local flooding. Heavily concentrated rainfall can swell Mill Creek and Pack Creek and often causes the eroded faces of the cliff slopes to act as discharge chutes for larger collection basins on top of the surrounding high ground. Recent actions taken to manage flood potential have had a positive effect in protecting public and private property. Climate and Temperature Temperatures in Moab have been reported as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit and as low as — 20 degrees F. In spite of the intense heat each summer, Moab's climate is generally categorized as "temperate." The frost -free period in Moab averages 184 days per year. Rainfall averages only eight inches per year, with October being the wettest month, followed by March, July and April. During the summer, Moab is prone to sudden brief, violent thunderstorms that often result in flash floods. Average Average Daytime/Nighttime Monthly Temperatures Precipitation (Fahrenheit) (inches) JAN 49.6/18.0 0.53 FEB 50.4/25.5 0.62 MAR 60.2/34.2 0.71 APR 72.5/41.9 0.79 MAY 82.4/50.1 0.57 JUNE 92.0/57.5 0.45 JULY 99.0/64.1 0.49 AUG 95.3/62.8 0.87 SEPT 87.1/52.8 0.83 OCT 73.8/40.8 1.16 NOV 56.0/30.6 0.6 DEC 45.1/21.4 0.64 CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 109 of 230 111Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Land Use Moab's current city limits include approximately 3,060 acres of land. The City has a variety of land use types including residential, commercial, industrial, and some mixed use. According to a GIS-based build out analysis, about two-thirds of that area has been built -on or developed, or is conserved or is parkland, or is severely constrained from development due to topography or natural resources. Moab encompasses a variety of neighborhoods, ranging from higher density areas with a variety of lot sizes to traditional suburban development with larger lots and lower density, to mobile home neighborhoods. The main commercial area begins (north to south) at the Colorado River Bridge on Hwy 191(Main Street) and follows Main Street to the southern city limits. Other commercial areas exist off of Main Street but are generally adjacent to the central area of town. The traditional downtown area is primarily composed of unique tourist related businesses. At this time, there is no large-scale retail in Moab. Development patterns often do not fit current zoning classes. Single family residences on very large lots have been the development pattern for many years even in the multi- family zones. Significant development occurred prior to the codification of the zoning ordinances in 1954. Development and economic pressures along with fluctuations in population at different times led to development anomalies that still exist today. In addition, there are minor differences among similar zone classifications that may be too complex for the size of the community. Moab is surrounded on all sides by public lands. Roughly, 93% of Grand County is held by various federal and state government agencies. To the east, south and west is predominantly Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property and to the north is Arches National Park. There are also tracts of School and Institutional Trust Lands (SITLA), such as the parcel recently annexed by the City for the potential future Utah State University (USU) Campus south of Moab. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is another important open space land owner in the area. The TNC and the Utah Division of Natural Resources jointly own and manage the 894 acre Matheson Wetlands Preserve that provides wildlife habitat. Future Land Use Management While the City is growing, there is an increasing desire to keep our small-town atmosphere. The people that live here choose to reside here because of the amenities of the area. The character of Moab is also important to people looking to relocate in the area. Preserving small- town values is of the highest priority for many Moab residents, and anything that affects local neighborhoods or Moab's atmosphere has heightened importance to those who live in the community. The land development regulations will continue to be the legal conduit through which land use decisions are made. It is important to continually modify the land use codes to reflect the changing needs of the community and promote best land use practices. With growth pressures and sprawling development in the rural areas surrounding the City, infill development of desirable land uses should be promoted with appropriate land use policies. The policies throughout the General Plan encourage desirable infill development, use of existing structures, and other land use directions for development. As needs for particular kinds of residential, commercial, or industrial development arise, or critical lands for conservation are identified, this General Plan should be amended to reflect developing trends and the Moab Municipal Code should be revised accordingly. Important aspects in guiding the City's development are ensuring CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 110 of 230 121Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** that regulations not only continue to be dynamic, flexible, and contemporary but also reflect updated trends identified in the Plan. Growth trends in many communities across the nation are similar to what is occurring in Grand County. Distinct urban areas in certain regions are losing residents as they move to lower - density, more rural settings. Likewise, Moab is seeing increased development on the "urban fringe". The key to quality -of -life issues in the coming decade will be the ability of the City of Moab and Grand County to coordinate planning efforts in order to manage the growth on the urban fringe, and provide a smooth transition from high -density, urban settings to low -density, rural areas. Development pressures are such that the unincorporated areas near the City are being developed to near -urban levels. As this growth has occurred, it has become apparent that it would benefit the community to create a plan that ensures appropriate and desirable growth within the City and in the areas around it. Developing a growth area plan to reflect best practices and future directions desired by both the City and Grand County is an important aspect of future land use planning. The City utilizes zoning regulations to help manage land use, compatibility, and density throughout the community. The City provides a menu of zoning options that provide for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and open space uses. The current zoning regulations are intended to maintain a healthy, safe, clean, and beautiful community where land is used efficiently, effectively, and is compatible with neighboring uses. In order to continue to ensure the best use of land within the City to protect the values of the residents, it is important to employ the best planning practices available. Flexibility in the Land Use regulations can be an essential component for encouraging desirable projects that add community assets and opportunities. The City should consider other dynamic zoning regulations regarding density and site development standards in order to accomplish desired community goals. To preserve community values, the City intends to adopt specific policies that affect growth and land use within City limits and in nearby areas subject to annexation. A realistic, planned and flexible approach to development, will help to reduce sprawl. Creative development can make the best use of existing buildings and land. Annexations With the slow and steady growth of the City of Moab and the unincorporated areas of Grand County, it is necessary to include provisions for annexation of property into the corporate limits of Moab. Annexation can be an effective means of accommodating the growth of the City while implementing elements of the Comprehensive Plan and the Development Plan. In 2015, there were just over 97.5 acres of unincorporated land completely encompassed by the City, also known as "county enclaves". These four enclaves are currently subject to county land use provisions and all other regulations including emergency services. To facilitate greater efficiency of infrastructure and services and to encourage desirable infill development, enclaves shall be avoided in the future. Existing enclaves created by annexation, shall be incorporated as the need arises. However, plans must be created to ensure that costs to update infrastructure, utilities and storm water structures are the responsibility of the residents living in the area and not the population at large. In addition to efficiency and compatibility obstacles between the unincorporated county and the City of Moab, water rights and distribution systems pose further obstacles to annexation and corporate limit expansion. It will be imperative in the coming decades to work with GWSSA to facilitate the growth of the City limits. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 111 of 230 131Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Urban Service Area Plan Efforts have been made for the City of Moab and Grand County to establish an "Urban Services Area" around the City to provide for future planning as the City grows. This Urban Services Area would include portions of unincorporated Grand County up to one mile from the corporate limits of the City. An Urban Services Area Plan could be established through an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City and the County. The intent of this agreement would be to establish uniform standards for growth around the City, especially in areas that can be annexed in the future. As stated before, the City is seeing increased growth along the urban fringe. It would be beneficial to establish an ILA with Grand County to ensure compatible development as our community grows. A gradual transition from urban densities to rural uses is in the best interest of all parties involved; providing for the adequate provision of services, infrastructure, and facilities at a reduced cost to residents of both the City and the County. In addition to the importance of joint planning on the urban fringe between the City and County, it is also of great importance to establish policies that promote infill development within the corporate limits of the City of Moab. There are political and jurisdictional constraints to the geographic expansion of the City in many areas, so policies that favor infill will have a direct impact on growth along the periphery of the City and mitigate urban sprawl. Governmental Structure The City of Moab is governed by an elected city council and mayor. Five city council members are elected at large to 4-year terms. The city council reviews and approves resolutions, ordinances and financial activities for Moab City. The city council also hires and oversees the City Manager position and its occupational responsibilities. The mayor, elected to a 4-year term, chairs the city council meetings and votes to break city council ties. The mayor also signs official city documents and contracts. With the advice and consent of the city council, the mayor appoints the police chief, public works director, city treasurer and city recorder as well as board members of the planning commission and the board of adjustments. The city manager is the chief executive officer of the city. All departments and employees, including appointed officials, report to the city manager. The city manager works under a contract approved by the city council. The City of Moab provides standard city services to the public, including administrative record keeping, business licensing, building inspection (via a contract with Grand County), planning and zoning, police and public safety services, an active recreation department that includes sports and arts programs, animal control services and an animal shelter, solid waste collection (by contract with a private company), culinary water and sewer services, a wastewater treatment plant, and community and economic development projects and programs. The City also has various agreements with other local government entities for the provision of services, including Recreation, Animal Control, Drug Law Enforcement, Dispatch services, and a number of other services. The City's financial structure is based primarily on sales tax revenues and user fees. The City of Moab does not charge a property tax. Therefore, the City of Moab does not have any General Obligation debt. Large sale projects are financed through long-term savings, outside grants, and revenue bonds. The City has historically maintained financial stability, with revenues exceeding expenditures on an annual basis. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 112 of 230 141Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Public Buildings, Facilities and Services Moab offers a variety of services and facilities, provided by a number of agencies and organizations. City Services and Facilities City owned and operated buildings include: • Moab City Center, which houses the city council chambers, administrative offices, police, and animal control; • Moab Public Works Facility, which houses the city's maintenance crews and equipment; • Moab Animal Shelter, which serves Grand County as well as Moab City; • Moab Arts and Recreation Center, which provides a public venue for art, dance and movement events and performances as well as cultural and recreation classes and workshops; • Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center, which provides indoor and outdoor pools and a fitness center; • Moab Waste Water Treatment Plant, which serves Moab and Grand County; and • Center Street Gym, which provides for adult and youth basketball and volleyball as well as other indoor recreation activities. City owned and operated facilities include: • Culinary water system serving homes and businesses. • Three existing water storage tanks and one planned for the future. • Numerous culinary water wells and springs. • Water treatment plant serving Moab and Grand County residences and businesses. Parks and Recreation There are over a dozen parks as well as two recreational facilities in the City of Moab. City parks include ball fields, musical playgrounds, play equipment, hiking/biking trails, a bike park, a skate park, a dog park, duck ponds, stages, amphitheaters, water features, and other outdoor gathering spaces. The Moab Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Moab Arts and Recreation Center and the Center Street Gym also offer public recreational opportunities. Grand County also provides facilities for use by the community They include the Grand Center, Old Spanish Trail Arena Complex, and numerous paths and trails. The City of Moab has an extensive park and trails system: • The Moab Golf Course, owned by the City but managed by the Moab Country Club. • The Mill Creek Parkway trail system, 6 miles of paved paths with trails running through town and further connecting to numerous hiking trails. • An extensive bike lane and trail system throughout town and connecting to trails outside city limits. • Swanny City Park CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 113 of 230 151Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** • Old City Park • Rotary Park • Center Street Ball Park • Dixie Park • Anonymous Park • Bullick Cross Creek Park • Cross Trails Park • Bark Park (a dog park with separate sections for small and larger dogs) • Ute Circle Park • Lions Park • Frisbee Golf Course • Sun Court • Moonstone Gallery • A BMX course • A skate park • A slackline area Law Enforcement/Crime Rate The Moab Police Department has 14 certified officers. The department's primary jurisdiction is within Moab city limits, but the department also works closely with the Grand County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Highway Patrol on investigations and emergency response. In 2012 the crime rate in Moab was 43.98 incidents per thousand residents. While this is higher than some rural areas in Utah, it is not unusual for a tourist area, where crime rates are often inflated from a large visitor population. Special events and visitor fluctuations create staffing challenges for the department. Infrastructure The City of Moab owns, maintains and operates the full range of its municipal infrastructure. This includes water and sanitary sewer systems, a wastewater treatment plant, a storm water drainage conveyance system, a network of streets and roads, and a trail system. The City adopts an annual Capital Improvements Plan, which includes projects for the current year as well as anticipates projects for a twenty-year time horizon. The City has ongoing efforts to upgrade streets, walkways and other structures, and must continually plan for future growth and development The City requires developers to install infrastructure to serve their projects and to pay impact fees on new water and sewer connections to facilitate future expansion of these services. Water The History of Water in Moab As is typical with towns in the southwestern United States, obtaining a dependable water supply for the City of Moab has historically been a primary concern. Before the turn of the Twentieth Century, residents of the area were building infrastructure that would supply drinking water to the original townsite. By 1950, the City had installed storage tanks. Moab's rapid population growth due to the uranium boom in the 1950s quickly outpaced the available drinking water supply. Water rationing was a common occurrence. Forward - thinking individuals recognized that having sufficient water rights was vital to the growth and sustainability of the community. As the population continued to grow, water tanks and water lines could not provide sufficient storage capacity or adequate pressures. This prompted the City to construct the Powerhouse Tank, the Mountain View Tank, and the Skakel Tank, bringing the combined storage up to three million gallons. Additional storage capacity is currently in the planning stages. Water Rights and Resources After decades of water supply projections showing abundant and pure culinary (drinking quality) water, new data suggest an over - allocation of water rights and a trend of water use that appears to be significantly depleting available resources. Until recently, population projections have not taken into account denser zoning codes or the burgeoning tourist economy and its impact on per capita water usage. More information on this topic is published in the Moab Water Conservation Plan Update for 2016. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 114 of 230 161Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Over the years, the City has acquired water rights equaling 9.137 million gallons per day. Build -out projections based on 2016 zoning indicate that the City will need to serve approximately 24,000 persons. Simply put, build -out means the population projected if all available zones within the City limits are developed to allowable capacity. It is estimated that build -out demand will equal approximately 7.5 million gallons per day. However, at issue and of extreme importance to City leaders and concerned citizens is the deceptive notion that water rights equal water supply. In a 2016 survey of actual water production, it is estimated that, by buildout, Moab will reach a demand of more than 55% over supply. Perhaps more important than build -out is the concept of the City's "carrying capacity," meaning, at current usage rates due to increased commercial uses and growing needs, Moab will reach its carrying capacity at approximately 11,500 residents. The 2015 population of Moab was 5,235 residents. It should be noted that the water usage cited here, both current and prospective, are for Moab City residential and commercial use only, and not for the larger area of Spanish Valley, which draws from the same aquifer. In addition to increased demand and evidence of depleted supply, generalized drought conditions throughout the western United States have led the City to engage in extensive studies and modeling to determine the long-term viability of our underground culinary aquifers. Water System Components In addition to the three storage tanks, the existing water transmission and distribution system contains 50 miles of pipe, three pressure zones with five pressure -reducing stations, approximately 640 valves and 234 hydrants. The number of water connections in the City of Moab system as of November, 2016 is 2073. This is an approximate 8.5% increase from 2010. For 2016, there were 1575 Residential connections, 414 Commercial connections, and 84 Institutional connections. Because many of the City's water system components date from the 1960s and earlier, they are reaching the end of their useful life. Assessment of system weak points and timely replacement will help avoid failures and costly emergency maintenance. A schedule for replacement of these mains should be developed. While the system is sized to meet current demand, new service lines are needed for new development. Each water connection is serviced by a meter. The City has nearly completed its meter replacement program, with all but 20 meters now part of a radio -read meter system. Water Quality Water quality in the Moab water system meets all state and federal standards. All drinking water supply for the City of Moab is Pristine Ground Water from wells and springs discharging from a sandstone aquifer. This aquifer enjoys the protections of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designation as a Sole Source Aquifer. [Sole Source Aquifer Determination for Glen Canyon Aquifer System, Moab, Utah, published in the January 7, 2002 Federal Register, volume 67 #4, pp. 736-738.] Treatment for the City of Moab water system consists of minimal chlorination. Water sampling found the drinking water of the City of Moab, before treatment, equals or exceeds the quality of 80 percent of brands of bottled drinking water from springs sold in stores (comparison data is from the published Natural Resources Defense Council study of bottled water quality). CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 115 of 230 171Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** In view of increasing demand and decreasing supply, Moab should look to other sources of water to supply the culinary needs of its population. Colorado River water, in order to be considered as a source for Moab, will need to be secured through a competitive and politically -charged process. As a serious concern in considering the use of river water, the infrastructure to process to acceptable standards for culinary use is complex and expensive. In addition, infrastructure to process river water to acceptable standards for culinary use is complex and costly. Water Conservation The City adopted its most recent Water Conservation Plan Update in December, 2016. Based on current demand, it is estimated that per capita consumption rates will need to be reduced to match Moab's build -out population by nearly 52%. Given that outdoor water makes up a very large percentage of the City's water usage for both residential and commercial customers, reduction in outdoor culinary water use is a top priority. The Plan recommends that the City embrace an initial goal of 25% reduction in culinary water consumption for both indoor and outdoor use over the next five years. By comparison, the current goal for the City of Albuquerque is 40%. In February, 2017, the City Council approved an ordinance to create a citizens' Moab City Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board to inform and advice the City Council on matters related to water conservation initiatives, capital projects, and policy. Other Water Purveyors and Agencies The City of Moab is not the only water purveyor in Moab. The Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency (GWSSA) and the Moab Irrigation Company (MIC) provide water to property owners both within and outside the City, with GWSSA predominantly providing water outside city limits. MIC is a private company which sells water shares on the open market. In addition, the Grand County Water Conservancy District and the Moab Area Watershed Partnership address water issues in Moab and Grand County. Of note, a new water system proposed in northern San Juan County should be of great concern to the City leadership. The San Juan Spanish Valley Special Service District has already changed a future point of diversion from the San Juan River to Spanish Valley for 500 Acre Feet and have another right to 5000 Acre Feet to the Colorado River that could potentially have a change in point of diversion filed. As there are currently no significant intersystem agreements for culinary water, the Water Conservation Plan recommends that the City of Moab work to establish a regional water authority that will include all water systems in the watershed including Moab City, Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, Castle Valley, and water systems in southern Spanish Valley and Pack Creek. Sanitary Sewer/Wastewater Treatment The City's wastewater collection and conveyance system consists of over 36 miles of sewer pipelines. The City's wastewater treatment plant is a regional facility serving Moab and nearby unincorporated Grand County. Many of the collection facilities were built in the 1950's and 1960's as part of the proliferation of neighborhoods and subdivisions associated with the uranium boom. As the system continues to age, it will become prone to structural deterioration and hydraulic deficiencies. The Moab Wastewater Treatment Plant was last upgraded in 1996. Due to growth and new regulations, Moab is upgrading its wastewater facilities and components to increase capacity and ensure future compliance with discharge permits. This upgrade will take into account growth in Moab, Spanish Valley and northern San Juan County and will serve these areas by late 2018. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 116 of 230 181Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Storm Drainage Seasonal heavy rainfall, along with large areas of sandstone cliffs and other areas surrounding Moab can pose significant storm water drainage issues for the City. While the City does not have a comprehensive storm drainage system, it does have a variety of storm water drainage facilities including check dams, drains, pipes, ditches, retention and detention systems, as well as street conveyance systems. The City adopted a Master Storm Water Management Plan in 1999, and updated it in 2007. The 2007 Plan identified a number of priority projects, with the Stewart Canyon Detention and Outfall, the South Area Trunk System and 200 South Upgrades as the top three priorities. In 2008, the City adopted a storm water fee system on residential and commercial properties in Moab to help offset the cost of these improvements. A further update to the Storm Water Management Plan is needed. Street Network There are approximately 26 miles of road within city limits. The original townsite of Moab follows the Utah tradition of wide streets and long blocks laid out in a grid. However, areas of town developed during and since the uranium boom are more typical U.S. urban and suburban layouts with somewhat narrower streets and occasional cul-de-sacs. The primary roads in Moab often function as part of the storm water drainage system, carrying storm water to the west and into the Matheson Wetlands Preserve or the Colorado River. The City also has an extensive system of bike lanes throughout neighborhoods. There are no bike lanes on Highway 191/Main Street in the center of town, but UDOT has installed bike lanes on the northern section of the road as it heads toward the Colorado River Bridge. Highway 191 is the primary access route in and out of Moab and travels through downtown Moab as Main Street. Highway 191 is part of the Utah Department of Transportation highway system, and the State is responsible for oversight and maintenance. While the highway sees a significant volume of local traffic, a good portion of the traffic is through -traffic. Traffic statistics indicate that approximately 9% of that traffic is small trucks such as UPS vehicles and 30% are large trucks and semi -tractor trailers. Maintenance of the City's street network is a substantial responsibility that includes everything from street sweeping and snow removal to pothole patching and asphalt replacement. Moab's Streets Department is responsible for all streets in City limits with the exception of UDOT maintained Main Street (US-191) and a few cross jurisdictional roads maintained by the County. The City receives Class C State Road Funds to help pay for city street maintenance, with maintenance supplemented by City general funds. Since Class C funding is based on road mileage not area, the excessive width of many of the city streets intensifies the funding shortfall. This funding is not sufficient for maintenance let alone reconstruction of roads that are failing. Though the City sets aside money from its general fund each year for road reconstruction, many streets are in fair or poor condition. The City has developed a prioritized maintenance and replacement list to address this issue, and intends to seek funding sources. Sidewalks, Paths and Trails Pedestrian and bicycle transportation infrastructure is a cornerstone of Moab's local, sustainable transportation system. The City of Moab has already worked to develop designated bicycle lanes, improve pedestrian sidewalks and paths, and ensure the safe movement of multi -modal traffic on local roadways. Maintaining and further expanding upon these efforts is essential to meeting the community's vision for an easily navigable street system and a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. The Mill Creek Parkway and developing Pack Creek Parkway are non -motorized paths CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 117 of 230 191Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** and trails that meander through the city tying many of the neighborhoods and open spaces together. Starting construction in 1994, Mill Creek Parkway has become a vital recreational outlet and transportation connection for walkers, joggers and bicyclists in Moab. Even in 100 degree desert heat, the parkway stays green and shady; a welcome refuge for visitors and residents alike. Mill Creek Parkway, as well as the floodway and riparian zone surrounding Pack Creek, are the backbone of this system, with other conserved areas scattered throughout the City. Further expansion of the parkway is planned. The City of Moab, Grand County Trail Mix and Moab Trail Alliance (MTA) are active in promoting trail development and interconnectivity. Trail Mix is a multi -agency organization with the mission to develop and preserve an integrated network of trails for a safe, convenient, and enjoyable recreation and transportation experience. County Services and Facilities Moab is the county seat of Grand County. Moab residents utilize many facilities and services provided by Grand County or by special service districts established by Grand County. While many Grand County facilities serve city residents, Grand County does not have land use or law -making jurisdiction over the incorporated area of the city. Services and facilities provided by Grand County include: • Grand County Courthouse • Moab Visitors Center • Grand Center • Moab Library • Star Hall • Spanish Trail Arena and field complex • Moab and Klondike landfills • Spanish Valley Water and Sewer District • Canyonlands Care Center • Canyonlands Airport • Canyonlands Community Recycling Center • Family Support Center/Children's Justice Center • Sand Flats Recreation Area • Housing Authority of Southeast Utah • Lions Transit Hub • Ken's Lake agricultural reservoir • Grand Valley Cemetery • Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery • Moab Fire Department • Emergency Medical Services • Grand County Search and Rescue Public Education Services and Facilities The Grand School District, which is a subdivision of the State of Utah, provides elementary and secondary public education services within the community. The City of Moab cooperates extensively with the school district on a variety of issues including law enforcement, recreation programming and social issues. School District facilities include: • Helen M. Knight Elementary School • Grand Middle School • Grand High School • Moab Charter School • Arches Education Center • Sundwall Center Additionally, Utah State University has established a Moab Center and is in the process of designing and building a USU-Moab campus. The City of Moab strongly supports these efforts. State Services and Facilities The State of Utah has a number of regional offices and services located in Moab, necessitating cooperation with a number of different agencies. These locations include: • A Utah State office building • A Moab Workforce Services building • A UDOT yard • A Public Health office • A School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) office CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 118 of 230 201Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** • An Adult Probation and Parole office • A Rehabilitation Services office • A State Liquor Store Federal Services and Facilities The federal government has headquarters and offices in or near Moab that include the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Geological Survey, and the Moab Interagency Fire Center. The activities of the federal government affect the City of Moab in many ways, necessitating cooperation with a number of different agencies. Non -Profit Services and Facilities Moab and Grand County has an extensive network of local non-profit organizations that provide services to residents and visitors. Some of the major local non -profits include: • Matheson Wetlands Preserve • Four Corners Community Behavioral Health • Moab Regional Hospital • Moab Free Health Clinic • Youth Garden Project • Moab Valley Multicultural Center • Wabi Sabi • Community Rebuilds • Salvation Army • Veterans of Foreign Wars Other Services and Facilities Moab residents and businesses served by a number of utilities and communications providers, including: • Questar Gas • Rocky Mountain Power • Frontier Communications • Emery Telcom • DirecTV and Dish TV • River Canyon Wireless Relevant Planning Documents To be most effective, a municipality's general plan should be in alignment with the goals and objectives of other community regulations and plans. As part of the General Plan Update process, the documents below have been considered part of the Planning Context to ensure consistency and support future implementation. City of Moab & Grand County, Utah Water Conservation Plan Update (December 2016) The Water Conservation Plan is meant to address how Moab will meet its future water demand needs through water conservation programs and practices. The Conservation Plan Update recommends that the City embrace an initial goal of 25% reduction in culinary water consumption for both indoor and outdoor use over the next five years. In February, 2017, the City Council approved an ordinance to create a citizens' Moab City Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board to inform and advice the City Council on matters related to water conservation initiatives, capital projects, and policy. City of Moab Storm Water Management Plan (MSWMP) (1999) The MSWMP was created to address the impacts of past and future growth on the storm water system and establishes an action plan to address those impacts. The 1999 Plan is in the process of being updated to the City of Moab Drainage Master Plan with expected completion in 2017. The updated Master Plan will evaluate existing and future deficiencies in the storm drainage system within the City, and will present a list of capital projects to address those deficiencies moving forward. City of Moab Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (expected completion date late 2017) A sewer system analysis was conducted based on growth in the City of Moab, Grand County and San Juan County. The Sanitary Sewer Master Plan will identify existing and future capacity deficiencies in the sewer collection CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 119 of 230 211Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** system, and provide a capital facilities plan to address those deficiencies. City of Moab Water Storage and Distribution Master Plan (expected completion date late 2017) A drinking water systems analysis will be performed to examine the City's existing water rights at springs and wells, and to analyze the City's water storage and distribution system. The master plan will identify existing and future deficiencies in the water system, and develop a capital facilities plan to address those deficiencies. Natural Hazards: Pre -disaster Mitigation Plan for the Southeastern Region of Utah (2013) Based on the Disaster Mitigation and Cost Reduction Act, this required plan identifies potential hazards, potential losses, and possible mitigation measures to limit losses due to natural disasters. Grand County, Utah General Plan (2012) The Grand County General Plan establishes the county's goals for the future and provides direction for decisions affecting the use and development of land, preservation of open space, transportation systems, partnerships with other organizations, economic growth and the expansion of public facilities and services. The plan is written to provide general policy direction, guide decision - making and set priorities. Grand County & City of Moab Housing Study and Affordable Housing Plan (2009) This plan was prepared with collaboration between the City of Moab, Grand County, the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah (HASU), and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). The study examined the supply and demand of affordable housing and proposed goals and objectives to address affordable housing issues. Moab Area Housing Plan (2017) This is an update to the 2009 Plan above. The update was a joint effort of the Interlocal Housing Task Force, Grand County and the City of Moab. The 2017 plan is Appendix B in the General Plan. Grand County Non -Motorized Trails Master Plan (2011) Adopted by the city and county, the Grand County Non -Motorized Trails Master Plan provides a blueprint for an integrated trail system by cataloging existing trails and identifying strategic locations for future trail development. Spanish Valley Transportation Plan (2008) The Spanish Valley Transportation Plan addresses transportation issues with short- term and long-term improvement recommendations in the southern part of the city and south through the Grand County portion of Spanish Valley. Intersection enhancement, new road connectors, general road improvements, roadway realignment, and the addition of bicycle lanes to some roads are all suggestions presented in the plan to alleviate future traffic concerns. The Plan establishes policy and recommendations to ease congestion and safety concerns based on population projections, expected land use changes, and anticipated traffic increases from population growth and tourism. North Corridor Gateway Plan (2002) Originally adopted in partnership with Grand County, the plan addresses future development along the northern route 191 gateway by establishing standards that reflect the community vision of land use and development design related to streetscape appearance. The plan became the (RC) Resort Commercial Zone and was applied to the properties in the North Corridor Annexation on August 12, 2008. Utah State University: Future Moab Campus Master Plan (2012) This planning document envisions the new University campus over a 30-year period transitioning from a small downtown site to a full campus in a recently annexed area. The plan establishes that the campus will be CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 120 of 230 221Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** designed and constructed with an awareness of the environment, economics, community, aesthetics, and energy efficiency, to ensure it benefits the lives of students and Moab residents. 2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan (2008) This plan encourages water conservation, sustainable construction, reduced dependence on nonrenewable energy sources, and increased energy efficiency for new and existing structures. Community awareness and educational campaigns are proposed to show the financial and social benefits of sustainable practices. Other Context I Affordable Housing A major challenge in Moab is the cost and availability of housing. Vacation properties and second homes dispersed throughout the community have inflated housing costs. A large percentage of jobs in Moab are in leisure, hospitality, and retail trade industries. Identifying and securing housing that supports the Moab workforce and their families has continued to be a priority for the City. According to the 2010 Census, the median home value of owner -occupied units was $217,900 and the median household income was $39,085; in contrast, the median home value for the State of Utah is $221,300 and the median household income is $57,783. The Census also indicated that 18.9% of Moab's population is living below the poverty line, in contrast to 11.4% statewide. According to the County Assessor, in 2016 the average assessed value of all homes in Grand County was $296,000. In 2016 the Area Median Income (AMI) for Grand County was $64,300. According to the 2014 US Census Bureau 29.2% of the population earns less than $20,000/yr; ranked 26th of all counties in the state of Utah. This represents a slight improvement from 2010 numbers of 33% and 28th respectively. Arts & Culture Moab has a thriving arts community. The Moab Arts Council lists nearly 90 local artists in Moab, and there are many events and educational programs throughout the year for residents and visitors. There are numerous galleries throughout the city. The Museum of Moab on Center Street celebrates both the human and natural history of the area. The Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission is the longest running film commission in the US. The area's unparalleled landscape has lent itself to dozens of movies over the years, and will likely continue to be a small, yet important, facet of the City's economy and culture. Environmental Sustainability Moab has been on the forefront of renewable energy implementation, water conservation, and water quality practices as a priority to sustaining the local populace. As a leader in the movement towards clean energy, Moab has been purchasing wind energy and has encouraged residents to do the same, making Moab a model for energy sustainability and environmental commitment. The City has set an objective to reduce the use of non-renewable fuels by 20% and increase the City government's use of renewable energy sources by 20% by 2020. In doing this, Moab hopes to create a model for local citizens and other communities to follow. Solar panels have been constructed on the roofs of most of the city buildings. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 121 of 230 231Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Although few major water conservation campaigns have been undertaken, the community has found ways to reduce their consumption per household over time. Moab has noticed significantly lower usage per household than the state average despite the hot and arid climate. However, in the Vision 2020 Plan, Moab set a goal of reducing per - household, per -business, and City -owned facilities' water use by 20% by 2020. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 122 of 230 241Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND PROCESS General Plan Update Process The Core Planning Team consisting of city staff, county staff and the city planning commission was established to oversee the update process. The team was responsible for reviewing planning consultant applications through the RFP process. SE Group was chosen and assisted with the initial public participation phase. The Core Planning Team facilitated public noticing, provided technical support, led discussions, and drafted the document for review by the Planning Commission and the public. Based on public, Planning Commission and City Council comments, the Core Planning Team produced this final General Plan Update. Background The last General Plan adoption occurred in 2002. This update builds on the 2002 Plan and reflects current circumstances and priorities. Creating the General Plan Update was a community -based process that focused on what Moab residents' value about their community and identified opportunities for improvement from a variety of perspectives. The economy, the environment, transportation and connectivity, neighborhoods, and arts and culture were all topics considered during the process. The General Plan, as updated, is meant to be used by decision -makers and the community. The plan includes maps, illustrations, and sections that highlight certain accomplishments of the City since 2002. Public Engagement The City made public engagement a priority for the update. To achieve a high level of public engagement, the Core Planning Team and planning consultants utilized a variety of methods, including the following: 1. Web outreach 2. Open house 3. Stakeholder interviews (50+) 4. Sounding Board sessions (2) 5. Topic Forums (4) 6. Stakeholder Meetings and Workshop 7. Other meetings Each method is described below. Web Outreach Part of the effort to make the Moab General Plan Update a community -based process, a project website was created and provided ongoing information on public events and progress. People were also able to submit input via the website to the planning consultants. In addition to the website, the planning team used email notification to inform the community about events. People signed up for the mail lists at public meetings or via the website. At any point in the process, members of the community were able to provide comments or ask questions through the email link available on the website as well, which were then distributed to the consultants and Core Team. Open House On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m., a community open house was held at Moab City Hall and was attended by approximately three dozen people including City staff and administrators, residents and homeowners, business owners, and Moab City and Grand County public officials. The main objectives of the open house meeting were to inform the community about the General Plan Update and to get their initial insight on how to make the General Plan document stronger, more relevant and more in tune with today's vision. Poster boards were arranged around the room and participants used stars and green dots to indicate what they thought worked well in the past and what remains pertinent today. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 123 of 230 251Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Stakeholder Interviews Nearly 50 stakeholder interviews were conducted over a two-day period at the onset of the planning process. Interviewees came from a range of backgrounds and roles within Moab, from business owners to long-time residents and specialists from the fields of education, housing, public works, recreation and more. Some of these interviews were conducted on an individual basis while others were conducted in a group setting with two or three people at a time. This approach resulted in intriguing discussions around some of Moab's most pressing planning topics. Themes that emerged were: • Retail needs • Year-round economic sustainability • City improvements and services • Community pride • Water resources • Neighborhood/character preservation • Government and process • Land use, growth and opportunity areas • Affordable housing • Public transportation and connectivity "Sounding Board" Sessions Sounding Board sessions were held as casual community forums to meet with members of the planning team, learn about the process and provide input on the plan update. Each session was 2 hours in length and were held at different times and locations to reach different segments of the Moab community. The morning session was held at the Wake N' Bake coffee shop and the afternoon session was held at the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center. • Wake N' Bake This session was held in the morning in order to reach the community in an informal setting. A handful of people attended, and because of the small number, conversations were in-depth and one-on-one. Mayor Dave Sakrison, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart and Economic Development Director Ken Davey were also on hand to answer questions from the public. Much of the discussion revolved around neighborhoods, character preservation, and affordable housing. Topics included the future of the Grand Oasis mobile home park, increased density in residential areas, the highly valued eclectic architecture, solar gain, and the variation of lot sizes in Moab. • Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center The afternoon session was aimed at reaching families, children, and residents who otherwise would be less likely to provide input on the General Plan Update. The afternoon time frame was selected because the Aquatic Center is busy during that time of day. While adults visited with members of the planning team, children ate ice cream and drew pictures of what they loved most about Moab (see below). whi+S our, -favari+t pfPft. H. Mons'? `" '-- q -,L1__',; .---.\ tt4. -= _� -� � -- The value of the Aquatic Center to the community as a recreation center and central gathering place was expressed by many of those who stopped to talk. People also expressed what a fantastic place Moab is to raise a family, although some noted the high cost of living and lack of available shopping options for families. Residents noted the importance of the nearby National Parks to the stability of the tourism economy. Participants advocated for more connectivity between the City and the Parks, either through public transportation or biking CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 124 of 230 261Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** connections. There was also general support for promoting alternative transportation throughout Moab and decreasing auto - dependency. Several business owners/tour operators would like to see more partnerships fostered across the business community to promote the area as a place with friendly, outstanding service. They would like to see the reputation of Moab grow as a place with amazing resources and attractions offering an exceptional experience. Several people voiced support for promoting solar energy usage asserting that Moab could be a model community for relying on renewable energy with its exceptional year- round solar resources. Topic Forum Discussion Series These four one -hour lunch sessions were held at the local USU Campus. Each forum began with a video presentation of background information, followed by a group discussion. Several Core Team members were present to facilitate and provide more information as questions arose. The Topic Forums were open to the public, and video recordings of the presentations were posted to the project website for additional comment and discussion. The Topic Forums were: 1. Neighborhoods, October 16, 2012 2. Economic Sustainability October 17, 2012 3. Living with the Environment October 18, 2012 4. Getting Around Moab October 25, 2012 The "Topic Forums" further explored these ideas and the general themes identified during the public input process. These "Topic Forums" helped shape the goals and policies found in chapter 3. The Neighborhoods forum focused on the character of neighborhoods and the role they play in the Moab Community Moab is home to distinct residential areas that were built at different times and community members present identified with where they live. Many felt strongly that policies should help preserve certain attributes of their neighborhoods and encourage future improvements. Another theme was the Original Moab Townsite, which is cherished for walkability, varied architectural styles and lot sizes, and mix of residents. Houses, duplexes and apartment buildings currently exist side by side with historic buildings original to the city. Gardens and old trees thrive in the area. Community members wanted to ensure that new development and redevelopment in this part of Moab should carefully consider the context and impacts to existing character in its design and site planning. Other residential neighborhoods that were specifically discussed included the Nichols - Bowen neighborhood, Mountain View, and Grand Oasis. Nichols -Bowen is close enough to be walkable to Downtown, yet far enough away to feel separate from tourism activity. Mountain View is a Levittown style of development built for miners and their families in the 1950's and is today a thriving single-family neighborhood. Grand Oasis is a manufactured home park that provides over 300 families with affordable housing options. Residents expressed concern that the future viability of the park as a residential neighborhood is in jeopardy. It was felt that all types of housing opportunities were important for residents of various interest, ages, and walks of life. In the "Economic Sustainability" Topic Forum and throughout the public process, community members identified increasing employment diversification and improving the availability of retail goods and services as general goals. Participants felt the development of a Utah State University destination campus would act as a catalyst for quality jobs and more educational CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 125 of 230 271Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** opportunities for residents, and would make it easier for young people to remain in the community. On the question of large scale retail operations in Moab, participants had differing views. Some felt large scale retail would negatively impact existing retail outlets, while others felt large scale retail will allow Moab to keep retail "leakage", from Grand Junction competition and online. Support was expressed for programs to develop local businesses related to food service, the arts, and home occupations. Participants indicated they would look favorably upon environmentally "sustainable" enterprises. "Living with the Environment" focused on Moab's natural environment, surroundings, and environmental sustainability. Water quality and water conservation were brought up in the early public outreach events and were discussed in more detail in the topic forums. Water usage, while conservatively low according to the Water Conservation Plan, is still a priority of the City and residents. Some community members stated that they would like to see a scientific study done to quantify the amount of water available in the aquifer for future needs. Residents offered ideas on how the City could improve the retention of water during storm events. They encouraged the use of swales and storm drainage mechanisms that would allow more water to irrigate urban gardens and greenery. Similarly, people voiced interest in having a constant flow of water in Mill Creek. Participants expressed support for recycling, reuse and composting through a series of public/ private partnerships in Moab. They felt that this will be important in the future for reducing the City's output of solid waste and subsequent carbon footprint. Residents shared that they view Moab's surrounding landscape as very important to the community and believe protecting it has significant positive implications for Moab's economy and quality of life. Discussion points related to this centered on reducing light pollution, regulating ridgeline development, and the importance of integrating new construction with the natural landscape. In the "Getting Around Moab" Topic Forum and throughout the public process, community members supported multi -modal (vehicles, bikes, walking, transit) connectivity throughout Moab especially between outlying tourist accommodations and Downtown. Another concern discussed was to provide better pedestrian crossings along Main Street within Downtown. During the forum, the participants discussed implementing the concept of "Complete Streets" and improving streets for all users by integrating motorized and non -motorized modes of transportation. The wide streets of Moab provide an ideal setting to implement these elements. Stakeholder Meetings and Workshops Public Meeting: Exploring Moab Workshop was held at Moab City Hall on November 8, 2012. Approximately 30 community members and business owners participated in the workshop, along with several staff and public officials from the City of Moab and Grand County. During the workshop, community members participated in an exercise focused on CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 126 of 230 281Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** development patterns and character at different densities. The purpose of this workshop was to invite the Moab community to flesh out key planning topics from previous public outreach efforts. Through a hands-on small group exercise using visual examples, participants explored future possibilities for Moab. They developed concept maps that detailed opportunities and challenges using the four topic areas of Economic Sustainability, Neighborhoods, Getting Around Moab, and Living with the Environment. The input from this workshop provided information for the Future Land Use Map and policies of the 2013 General Plan Update. Other Meetings Other meetings included workshops and public hearings held by the Planning Commission. The City Council also held meetings to receive comments from the public in the early part of 2015. In April of 2017 the Planning Commission held a final public workshop to unveil the updated plan to the public. The Planning Commission also held a public hearing prior to forwarding their recommendation for adoption to the City Council. General Plan Implementation The implementation stage of the City of Moab General Plan occurs as rezoning, development and annexation requests are made, as zoning and subdivision ordinances are revised, as capital improvement programs are developed, and as budgets are prepared. In order to preserve the integrity of the Moab General Plan, and to ensure that it reflects the changing needs of residents of Moab, it shall be the policy of the Moab Planning Commission and City Council that: 1. Moab General Plan policies will be used to guide the implementation of City ordinances and resolutions. 2. All ordinance changes, rezoning, or improvement programs should be in conformance with the expressed policies and maps of the General Plan. 3. The General Plan should be reviewed bi-annually not only to ensure that the policies and programs are consistent with changing trends and conditions in the City but also to best reflect the goals and needs of the community. 4. Requests for a plan amendment may be made by the general public, the City Planning Commission, or elected officials. The burden of establishing that any amendment to the General Plan is in the best interests of the City shall rest on the applicant. To justify such a plan amendment, the applicant must show that the change will promote the general welfare of the community and support the community goals and policies expressed in the General Plan. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 127 of 230 291Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** CHAPTER 4 - COMMUNITY VISION City of Moab Community Vision The Community Vision is a group of statements that summarize the values shared by the community for the future. The Vision was originally written as part of the 2002 General Plan, and has been revised as part of this update based on public input. All elements, goals and policies relate back to the community vision for Moab. A Vision for Moab In planning for the future of Moab, the community vision encompasses the following goals: ➢ Prioritize housing opportunities for all residents in the community. ➢ Promote Downtown Moab as a center of commercial activity, employment and residential uses. ➢ Promote a compact development pattern that makes efficient use of public facilities and services, encourages mixed uses, protects open spaces and minimizes urban sprawl. ➢ Maintain Moab's small town character. ➢ Encourage community -wide (walking/biking/pathway) connectivity, between schools, neighborhoods, work places, downtown, and tourist destinations. ➢ Encourage a diverse mix of year-round employment opportunities offering competitive salaries and meaningful work to raise residents' standard of living through an economically viable community. ➢ Recognize the value of Moab's surrounding landscape and other natural resources to enhance the quality of life for community residents and to ensure the longevity of Moab's tourism industry. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 128 of 230 301Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** CHAPTER 5 - ELEMENTS, GOALS, POLICIES AND ACTION STEPS Nine (9) Elements 1 The Moab City General Plan is divided into nine elements: Element 1 - Economic Development Addresses the role of the City in promoting balanced economic development and employment in the area. Element 2 - Environmental Sustainability Outlines the role of the City in addressing impacts on the environment and the quality of life for current and future residents. Element 3 - Land Use and Growth Encompasses commercial, residential, industrial, and other land use. Element 4 - Housing Addresses housing needs in terms of quality, quantity and affordability. Element 5 - Parks and Recreation Includes planning for park facilities and recreation within Moab. Element 6 - Arts and Culture Addresses City's support for arts and cultural programs. Element 7 - Transportation and Circulation Involves planning for arterial, collector, and local traffic circulation, and for bicycle and pedestrian traffic Element 8 - Public Works Addresses the capacities and needs of community facilities and services. Element 9 - Civic Services and Facilities Addresses municipal properties, law enforcement, health and emergency services, and education in Moab. Goals, Policies, Action Steps, and Plan Maps Each element includes goals, policies, and action steps. Annexation, land use, transportation and other elements have an accompanying plan map. Below is a brief description of each: 1. Goals - Goals are normally stated in broad terms because they reflect wide community values. They provide the City with direction. 2. Policies - Guidelines that should be followed in order to achieve the stated goals. 3. Action Steps - Recommended courses of action to achieve goals in accordance with stated policies. The list is not complete; items may be added or deleted depending on the circumstances. 4. Plan maps for annexation, land use, transportation and other elements show spatial relationships of land use and the desired direction of growth. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 129 of 230 311Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 1: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Promote a vibrant local economy that supports the unique quality of life and character of Moab. Policy 1: Continue to promote Downtown Moab as a primary commercial core of the community for residents and visitors. Action Steps: a: Work with the Chamber of Commerce to develop a downtown business group. b: Develop a Downtown Plan to define a central business district and expand and enhance pedestrian and shopping opportunities. Policy 2: Weigh the costs and benefits of new commercial and industrial development while evaluating the required expansion of public facilities and services for those projects. Action Steps: a: Require or conduct project specific feasibility analyses to determine impacts on public facilities and requirements for upgrade or expansion. b: Regularly update impact fee analyses. c: Ensure that infrastructure improvements that benefit new development be the financial responsibility of the new development. Policy 3: Encourage local businesses and industries to grow and thrive. Action Steps: a. Participate in and support small business development center activities and programs. b: Investigate incentives for storefront development and enhancement. Policy 4: Encourage new and existing businesses to be based in Moab. Action Steps: a. Participate in and support small business development center activities and programs. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 130 of 230 321Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 5: Facilitate the growth of local businesses and industries in a context appropriate to Moab. (size, scale, etc.) Action Steps: a. Develop and enforce land use and design standards for commercial development. b: Encourage business development that complements the existing economy and business offerings. Policy 6: Encourage development of a small-scale private convention facility in Moab. Action Steps: a: Review development plans and provide input on the potential effect the development may have on the community. Policy 7: Promote an appealing driving and walking experience for residents and visitors. Action Steps: a: Investigate incentives for storefront development and enhancement. b: Develop a beautification program. c: Continue implementation of the Gateway Plan. Policy 8: Support well -planned festivals and events that appeal to a wide array of residents and visitors and provide a net benefit to the community. Action Steps: a: Review and evaluate events through the special event committee. b: Continually review and update the special event fee structure. c: Coordinate with the Moab Area Travel Council and event organizers. Policy 9: Identify and explore new economic development opportunities. Action Steps: a. Participate in State Economic Development efforts to expand statewide activities. b. Continue to obtain outside funding for trail development and other recreational opportunities. c. Explore opportunities to diversify Moab's economy. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 131 of 230 331Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 10: Consider the financial and social impact that continued promotion of tourism and events has on the community, residents and infrastructure. Action Steps: a. Regularly consult with Grand County Council on tourism related issues. b. Work with citizens to form a community residential committee (CRC) for regular input. Policy 11: Promote and enhance retail offerings that serve the everyday needs of residents and visitors. Action Steps: a. Conduct a market study to measure how effectively Moab meets the local supply and demand for goods and services. Policy 12: Coordinate and cooperate with Grand County to ensure adequate land and appropriate zoning for light industrial or business parks. Action Steps: a. Form an economic development planning group to create a community -wide economic development plan. Policy 13: Identify and explore economic development opportunities for new and existing high-tech industries. Action Steps: a. Encourage and facilitate "meet -up" opportunities for tech businesses. Policy 14: Follow and regularly update a broad -based economic development strategy. Action Steps: a. Form an economic development planning group to create a community -wide economic development plan. Policy 15: Provide the governmental monetary resources necessary to support the community. Action Steps: a. Pursue outside funding and monitor existing revenue sources to ensure they meet the demands of the city. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 132 of 230 341Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 16: Provide local government support for privately funded and publicly funded employee housing alternatives. Action Steps: a. Pursue outside funding options to match and leverage private and non-profit housing resources. b. Partner with Housing Authority of Southeast Utah to promote and pursue federal and state financing options including grants and tax credit financing. c. Work with Grand County, other rural communities and the State of Utah to solve workforce housing issues unique to rural Utah. d. Solicit current information on Federal Housing Programs and funding from the USDA Department of Rural Development. Policy 17: Support ongoing higher education programs in Moab and the pursuit of a local destination campus. Action Steps: a. Support efforts to provide housing necessary for students, faculty and other residents on properties surrounding the campus. b. Support the expansion of educational opportunities offered by Utah State University. c. Continue to provide funding for the higher education campus set -aside fund. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 133 of 230 351Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 2: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Provide an enhanced quality of life through environmental stewardship. Policy 1: Collaborate with local businesses and residents to expand opportunities for environmental sustainability. Action Steps: a. Update and expand the "2020 Vision: A Sustainable Moab Plan" to reflect the City's accomplishments and set new goals. b. Take steps to reduce noise pollution and develop goals, policies and action steps to address noise concerns. ********** GOAL 2: VISUAL RESOURCES ➢ Protect the visual resources of Moab. Policy 1: Preserve viewsheds of ridgelines, hillsides, mountains and the sky at night. Action Steps: a. Update hillside development regulations to reflect current development trends. b. Work with other government and land use agencies to protect viewsheds of Moab residents. c. Continue to assess visual impacts as part of the development review process. d. Continue to require visual screening of developments that affect residents' views. Policy 2: Minimize light pollution within the City and surrounding areas. Action Steps: a. Explore ordinances that consider intensity, type, and quantity of light for streets, buildings, signs, and other exterior uses. b. Provide resources that help educate residences on using more efficient and effective methods of lighting. c. Demonstrate the use of efficient and effective lighting on City property and right of ways. ********** CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 134 of 230 361Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** GOAL 3: AIR QUALITY Maintain a high standard of air quality in the region to enhance and protect the health of the community, the environment and the scenic resources. Policy 1: Work to improve local air quality particularly during temperature inversions in winter months. Action Steps: a. Promote the use of less polluting heat sources through public information efforts. b. Cooperate with the State of Utah in air quality monitoring efforts. Policy 2: Promote the use of alternative transportation that is non-polluting or reduces fossil fuel consumption. Action Steps: a. Continue to explore public transportation. b. Continue to expand and maintain bike lanes and paved non -motorized routes, and their local and regional interconnectivity. Policy 3: Encourage and promote energy conservation and the use of clean alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, etc. Action Steps: a. Promote utility provider programs and non-profit organizations that encourage energy efficiency and alternative energy sources. Policy 4: Discourage projects that would substantially decrease air quality Action Steps: a. Monitor industrial and other projects within and outside City limits that may impact air quality within City limits. GOAL IV: WATER QUALITY ➢ Protect ground, spring and surface water quality. Policy 1: Ensure that development and activities within the City do not negatively impact water quality. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 135 of 230 371Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Action Steps: a. Review, evaluate, and take action on activities and development projects and land use changes both inside and outside the City limits to protect the quality of the City's water resources. b. Discourage the use of potentially harmful chemicals that could adversely affect water quality or harm the aquifer in drinking water source protection areas. c. Continue monitoring water quality. d. Participate in and support further ground water studies. e. Regularly update the drinking water source protection plans and related ordinances. £ Require project -specific drinking water source protection plans for projects in the City's drinking water source protection areas, and include a requirement for bonding to cover losses due to contamination or jeopardy of the aquifer. g. Maintain EPA sole source aquifer designation. h. Adopt a green infrastructure ordinance for storm water management to protect water quality, increase localized groundwater recharge and offset landscape irrigation through matching plantings with green infrastructure treatments. GOAL 5: WATER SUPPLY ➢ Preserve the community's access to culinary water. Policy 1: Work with other government agencies to determine future culinary water availability. Action Steps: a. Participate in the United States Geological Survey and Utah Division of Water Rights regional ground water studies. b. Work to establish a regional water authority that will include all water systems in the watershed including Moab City, Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, Castle Valley, and water systems in southern Spanish Valley and Pack Creek. Policy 2: Preserve and expand City of Moab water rights. Action Steps: a. Ensure that the City maintains its current water rights. b. Investigate the acquisition of additional water rights. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 136 of 230 381Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** xxxxxxxxxx GOAL 6: ENERGY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION ➢ Reduce energy resource waste and expand the community's use of renewable energy. Policy 1: Encourage energy conservation. Action Steps: a. Adopt measures to improve the energy efficiency of existing and future City buildings. b. Work with private businesses, residents, Grand County, regional government agencies, the State of Utah, and federal agencies to promote and adopt energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable programs and projects. c. Support weatherization programs for the homes of the elderly and lower income families. d. Balance the benefits of efficient building concepts and techniques with residents' desire for solar access. Policy 2: Promote efficiency and use of renewable energy resources. Action Steps: a. Support a Green Builders program that provides information and incentives to builders to use passive solar design, above minimum insulation, efficient heating/cooling, etc. b. Promote and help expand community -wide recycling and re -use programs. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 137 of 230 391Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 3: LAND USE AND GROWTH GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Encourage a diverse, compact, and efficient land use pattern that is aligned with the city's character, economy, and vision. Policy 1: Encourage development to consider the appearance, design, financial impact, and amenities of the community. Action Steps: a. Emphasize connectivity and walkability in order to facilitate healthy lifestyles and decreased vehicle reliance. b. Promote commercial centers that meet the everyday needs of residents and visitors. c. Encourage mixed -use development where appropriate. d. Encourage redevelopment, infill development, aesthetics and pedestrian access in the downtown area. e. Work with Grand County to evaluate the impacts of growth and development in the south corridor area. f. Encourage compact development patterns. Policy 2: Anticipate and plan for impacts of future growth on all city utilities, services, and infrastructure. Action Steps: a. Continue to explain code regulations to developers and residents to foster mutual understanding of expectations. 4c*****x*** GOAL 2: NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ➢ Protect residents and property, and prevent public costs associated with development in hazardous areas. Policy 1: Restrict development in areas that present natural hazards to human life, property, and natural resources. Action Steps: a. Enforce hillside development regulations to ensure that erosion, drainage and hazardous rock fall problems are mitigated. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 138 of 230 401Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** b. Identify geologic hazards and restrict development in these areas. c. Require properties in floodways to maintain the flood channels and keep them clear of debris. d. Ensure that stream banks and hillsides are vegetated to protect against erosion. e. Restrict development within identified riparian zones or critical wildlife habitat areas. £ Preserve natural drainage ways for storm water. g. Continue to ensure that development plans address storm water concerns. ********** GOAL 3: URBAN DESIGN AND CHARACTER PRESERVATION ➢ Promote an urban design that is compatible with the history, culture and character of Moab. Policy 1: Continue to consider visual appearance criteria in site design, architecture and landscaping of new construction to encourage and promote innovative, quality urban design and efficient land use patterns. Action Steps: a. Promote design -oriented improvement and beautification projects in downtown. b. Promote an attractive gateway entrance at Moab's two primary arrival points on Highway 191 (north and south), through signage, landscaping, and traffic calming features. c. Review the sign regulations to balance aesthetic values and business needs. d. Encourage the use of native and drought -resistant (xeriscape) trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses on streets, parks, planting strips and medians. e. Protect residential values so that Moab is a pleasant place to raise a family. f. Encourage green development and alternative engineering to minimize run off and maximize absorption of water. GOAL 4: RESOURCE PROTECTION ➢ Ensure the protection of Moab's natural and scenic resources. Policy 1: Require development to consider impacts on the natural environment and protect cultural and historical resources. Action Steps: CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 139 of 230 411Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** a. Encourage the preservation of areas critical to local wildlife through open space designation or conservation easements. b. Continue to encourage the establishment of green ways, parks, trail corridors, and open space within new development. c. Promote sustainable building practices in construction projects and recognize those projects that have taken such initiatives. d. Continue to protect scenic views and night skies by minimizing light pollution. e. Encourage the protection of culturally and historically significant resources found within development areas. f. Explore best management practices for soil conservation. Policy 2: Encourage the establishment of open space and natural areas throughout the city. Action Steps: a. Consider greenbelts and greenways as forms of open space for area residents. b. Identify critical lands to be conserved within the city limits and the annexation areas. ********** GOAL 5: STREET TREES AND LANDSCAPING ➢ Improve the overall visual, recreational and environmental quality of the community through the use of trees and vegetation. Policy 1: Utilize climate -appropriate vegetation to beautify and provide shade in and around paved areas. Action Steps: a. Enhance and increase landscaping in parking areas and planting strips. b. Encourage the planting of climate -appropriate trees in and around streets and parking areas to provide shade and more comfortable public spaces. Policy 2: Encourage the preservation and enhancement of existing landscape resources. Action Steps: a. Continue planning and developing the Mill Creek and Pack Creek Parkway. b. Support community efforts to beautify public spaces and private properties with climate - appropriate trees, shrubs and ground covers. c. Encourage new development to preserve existing native trees and vegetation. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 140 of 230 421Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** d. Support the goals of the City Urban Forester and Public Works department to develop an effective and diverse community forestry program. Policy 3: Encourage appropriate plant selection to minimize maintenance and water usage. Action Steps: a. Develop landscape design suggestions and lists of appropriate trees, shrubs and flowers that will flourish in our climate. b. Discourage practices that will result in the growth and proliferation of noxious and invasive weed species. Policy 4: Improve the highway landscapes in Moab. Action Steps: a. Utilize climate -appropriate trees, shrubs, flowers, natural landscaping and historic building materials and machinery to beautify the "gateways" at the north and south ends of town. GOAL 6: HISTORIC PRESERVATION ➢ Preserve historic elements throughout the community. Policy 1: Encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of historic and culturally significant structures. Action Steps: a. Consider the establishment of an historic preservation board. b. Encourage new development to be compatible with the historic character and integrity of the community. ********** GOAL 7: COMMERCIAL ➢ Promote appropriate commercial development while maintaining quality of life for residents. Policy 1: Consider zone changes and adjustments that balance property rights and community benefits. Action Steps: CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 141 of 230 431Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** a. Encourage mixed -use development that integrates retail, general commercial and residential uses in a manner that preserves Moab's sales tax revenues and promotes a self-contained neighborhood atmosphere. b. Investigate the potential of live -work units. c. Promote the establishment of neighborhood -scale commercial opportunities providing convenient goods and services to nearby residents. d. Consider commercial zoning areas for uses not compatible with downtown retail and general commercial areas. Policy 2: Work with property owners and businesses to create more appealing commercial areas for residents. Action Steps: a. In collaboration with property owners and businesses, consider designs suggestions or guidelines that incorporate Moab's character and natural surroundings. b. Encourage property owners and businesses to develop local improvement plans to enhance the shopping experience of the area for residents. Policy 3: Work with the business community and community -at -large to promote a positive business climate. Action Steps: a. Review commercial development regulations. b. Work with downtown property owners to encourage planters, flower boxes, benches and other outdoor enhancements. ********** GOAL 8: RESIDENTIAL ➢ Promote a variety of housing types and neighborhoods. Policy 1: Work with developers and neighborhoods to promote different styles, densities and forms. Action Steps: a. Promote walkable neighborhoods through continued improvements to sidewalks, pedestrian amenities and street crossings. b. Promote compact design and development that maximizes the efficiency of City services. c. Encourage the preservation of quality mobile and manufactured home developments. d. Encourage the maintenance and improvement of residential properties. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 142 of 230 441Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** e. Increase neighborhood parks as opportunities arise. f. Protect existing neighborhoods and develop new family oriented neighborhoods. ********** GOAL 9: INDUSTRIAL ➢ Provide city areas appropriate for light industrial economic activity. Policy 1: Ensure that zoning properly buffers light industrial uses from residential neighborhoods. Action Steps: a. Locate industrial uses close to main roadways and available utilities. b. Encourage industrial operations to be conscious of the environment and public health and safety. ********** GOAL 10: AGRICULTURE ➢ Encourage the development of locally based food production. Policy 1: Allow the expansion of appropriate "urban farming" activities. Action Steps: a. Encourage individual and community gardens throughout Moab and especially residential areas. b. Encourage responsible beekeeping and other activities that add to vegetative abundance. c. Investigate ways to allow small scale and appropriate livestock activities while protecting neighborhoods from health and safety problems, and noise and odor issues. d. Continue support of the local farmer's market. ********** GOAL 11: OPEN SPACE ➢ Promote green space within and surrounding Moab. Policy 1: Conserve sensitive undeveloped areas for riparian, wildlife, and water shed protection. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 143 of 230 451Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Action Steps: a. Support the Scott M. Matheson Wetland Preserve as an important part of the open space and natural areas system. b. Preserve the flood channel along Mill Creek and Pack Creek as open space. c. Consider open space preservation as a way of protecting water shed recharge zones. d. Maintain water courses to protect riparian and wildlife habitat. ********** GOAL 12: FLOOD PROTECTION ➢ Facilitate the protection of life, property and natural resources from damage due to floods. Policy 1: Keep flood channels free of structures that may cause damage during flooding. Action Steps: a. Identify areas where the City could purchase lands for flood hazard reduction. b. Work with private land owners to maintain a free flowing flood channel c. Maintain natural channel meanders and avoid dredging or straightening channels. d. Work with Grand County and San Juan County and other agencies to develop a regional flood protection plan. e. Protect and enhance Mill Creek and Pack Creek. Policy 2: Balance flood channel protection with wildlife and riparian habitat. Action Steps: a. Plant native cottonwoods and willows in riparian areas where appropriate. b. Acquire water rights for in -stream flow. c. Explore eradication of non-native weeds by chemical, mechanical and biological controls. d. Consider impacts on wildlife and plant life when conducting vegetation management, removal and revegetation projects. ********* CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 144 of 230 461Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** GOAL 13: ANNEXATION ➢ Consider annexations that provide a benefit to the community. Policy 1: Assess the impact on City services of each proposed annexation. Action Steps: a. Prepare an annexation impact report on each proposed annexation. b. Require annexation agreements on all proposed annexations. c. Update the annexation policy to preserve and protect the interests of the City. d. Assess the impacts of proposed annexations where municipal services cannot be economically provided. e. Develop a master plan for each annexation area. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 145 of 230 471Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 4: HOUSING GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Follow a housing strategy that meets the needs of current residents, anticipates growth in housing demand, promotes a cohesive small-town environment and supports a high quality of life. Policy 1: Encourage housing opportunities for a variety of needs and income levels. Action Steps a. Recognize the value and character of existing residential neighborhoods and encourage compatible development/redevelopment projects with existing neighborhoods and the underlying zoning. b. Identify residential properties that are not meeting City code requirements for health, welfare and safety, and work with the owners of those properties to remedy existing problems. c. Encourage residential homes to remain in residential use. *********** GOAL 2: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ➢ Promote strategies that improve the ability of all Moab residents to have access to affordable, quality housing. Policy 1: Promote programs and partnerships that focus on providing affordable and workforce housing. Action Steps a. Update and implement the Grand County and City of Moab Housing Study and Affordable Housing Plan. b. Collaborate closely with the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah on acquisition of properties and projects for affordable housing. c. Work with private and non-profit developers to increase the affordable housing stock in Moab. d. Assess on a continuing basis the gaps among housing stock, housing needs and household affordability. e. Establish and participate in programs and efforts to reduce household operating, rehabilitation, and construction costs. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 146 of 230 481Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 5: PARKS AND RECREATION GOAL 1: PARKS ➢ Continue to provide parks, facilities and open space for year-round use. Policy 1: Maintain high quality standards at all City -owned parks, facilities and open spaces. Action Steps a. Explore possible participation in and certification of city parks in nationally recognized programs. b. Develop a Park Improvement Master Plan. c. Research and implement sustainable park maintenance methods in appropriate areas such as enhancement with native plant species and water conservation. d. Consider implementation of an "adopt a park" program for parks and open space maintenance and management. Policy 2: Pursue expansion of the park and open space system. Action Steps a. Provide new and traditional park experiences by enhancing and establishing different types of park spaces throughout the community b. Emphasize trail development for local transportation and recreation needs with connections to existing trails. c. Continue to work with Grand County, the Moab Trail Alliance, and Trail Mix to implement and update the Grand County Master Non -motorized Trails Plan. d. Continue to develop and expand the Parkway Project to connect all neighborhoods in the City. e. Consider urban wildlife populations when planning for future open space and natural area designation, as well as in proposals for new development. GOAL 2: RECREATION ➢ Provide high quality and affordable recreational services, programs, and events. Policy 1: Promote a variety of recreation experiences through Moab including multi - generational recreation programming. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 147 of 230 491Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Action Steps a. Ensure that recreation sites are well-connected, accessible, safe and enjoyable for all ages. b. Through inter -local agreements, continue to cooperate with the County, the School District and the Grand County Recreation Special Service District to continually expand and improve recreational programs. c. Continue to promote and support the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center as a hub for healthy activity year-round in Moab. d. Annually review the recreation program portfolio to determine deficiencies and integrate new programs. e. Co-sponsor activities with appropriate partners to efficiently broaden recreation opportunities. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 148 of 230 501Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 6: ARTS AND CULTURE GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Provide and promote year-round diverse arts and cultural opportunities for all ages and abilities. Policy 1: Create opportunities for cultural arts participation for all residents and visitors. Action Steps a. Enhance the Moab Arts and Recreation Center and other arts and cultural venues. b. Encourage citizen participation in planning cultural arts activities. c. Work with partners in the arts and culture sector and use creative strategies to achieve economic, social, environmental, and community goals. d. Encourage the performing, visual, and fine arts, as well as applied arts including architecture and graphic design; crafts; film, digital media and video; humanities and historic preservation; literature; folk life; and other creative activities. e. Encourage art to be displayed on public property and rights -of -way. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 149 of 230 51IPage 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 7: TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Promote a safe, efficient and convenient multi -modal transportation network throughout Moab. ********** GOAL 2: PEDESTRIAN ➢ Achieve a pleasant, safe, efficient and complete pedestrian transportation network that provides a viable transportation alternative for daily circulation, activities and recreation. Policy 1: Continue to encourage a more pedestrian -oriented business district in Downtown Moab. Action Steps: a. Initiate improvements and design elements such as shade trees, seating, gathering areas and public art. Policy 2: Update design standards and applicable code sections to include better pedestrian access and protection from traffic. Action Steps: a. Provide well -maintained sidewalks of sufficient width. b. Continue to develop the Mill Creek and Pack Creek Parkway system. c. Provide pedestrian -only routes (separate from motor traffic) to parks, schools and other destinations. d. Support school district efforts to promote and improve "Safe Routes to School". e. Work with the Utah Department of Transportation to promote pedestrian safety along US-191 highway corridor. GOAL 3: NON -MOTORIZED VEHICLES ➢ Promote a safe and connected network of bike routes throughout Moab. Policy 1: Provide a pleasant, safe bicycle experience and encourage bicycle -associated activities. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 150 of 230 521Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Action Steps: a. Promote the Mill Creek and Pack Creek Parkway system as a throughway for commuting, fitness and recreation. b. Encourage bicycle -user accommodations such as bike racks, shared bike use, and maintenance stations in the commercial business district to facilitate active transportation. c. Encourage trail connectivity from new development to existing trail systems. d. Encourage trail connectivity to trails outside city limits. GOAL 4: MOTORIZED VEHICLES ➢ Provide an efficient, safe and well -maintained street system designed to meet current and future needs. Policy 1: Reduce traffic congestion and conflicts. Action Steps: a. Base future collector street development upon an updated Transportation Master Plan. b. Evaluate and upgrade streets based on a prioritized maintenance plan. c. Prevent obstruction of future rights -of -way identified on the Transportation Master Plan and consolidate utility and street rights -of -way where possible. d. Plan collector streets so they provide adequate access from residential neighborhoods to major arterials and other adjoining areas of concentration. e. Encourage efforts to provide a shuttle system serving downtown Moab and key tourism destinations and accommodations. f. Reduce speeding and other moving traffic violations on Moab's streets and highways. g. Provide central city parking to meet the need for larger commercial and RV parking. Policy 2: Work with other agencies to improve street design and address transportation needs. Action Steps: a. Coordinate with UDOT to balance state highway requirements and community needs. b. Explore funding options for street improvement and maintenance projects. c. Continue collaborating with Grand County on mutually beneficial road projects. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 151 of 230 531Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** GOAL 5: SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ➢ Promote a creative approach to street and sidewalk design integrating various forms of travel and transportation. Policy 1: Require street design to accommodate as many forms of travel as is reasonably and safely possible. Action Steps: a. Encourage the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters in deficient areas to provide for safe pedestrian traffic, to clean and beautify public streets, and to ensure proper street drainage. b. Identify key opportunities for the development of creative street and sidewalk design for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 152 of 230 541Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 8: PUBLIC WORKS GOAL 1: GENERAL ➢ Provide safe, adequate, and cost-effective public works services to Moab residents, while closely monitoring growth and conserving natural resources. ********* GOAL 2: WATER SERVICES ➢ Preserve Moab's supply of high quality water for present and future generations through effective water management and conservation strategies. Policy 1: Adopt effective water management and conservation strategies. Action Steps: a. Engage in a cooperative regional effort to pursue development of a region -wide water study to assess water quantity. b. Protect water quality and avoid the contamination of ground and surface water systems by continuing to identify and manage potentially hazardous land uses. c. Preserve riparian corridors and wetlands as open space. d. Implement preventive maintenance of the existing water system to identify and address deficiencies before major failures occur. e. Maintain and prove up on existing water rights. f. Consider implementation of a secondary water system to provide irrigation to City lots. g. Promote water conservation techniques, including the conservation of water in irrigation practices, the use of water -conserving plants and planting methods in landscaping and agriculture. ********** GOAL 3: SEWER SERVICES ➢ Operate and maintain an efficient sewer system for conveyance of sewer flows per applicable standards. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 153 of 230 551Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 1: Encourage the most efficient use of the sewer collection system and upgrade deteriorated and inadequate sewer lines in coordination with Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, Utah State University, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, Grand County and San Juan County. Action Steps: a. Consider impacts on existing and future services in agreements with the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency. b. Plan for expansion and/or upgrade of the sewer system based on engineered estimates and the Capital Facilities Plan. ********* GOAL 4: WASTEWATER TREATMENT ➢ Maintain a high quality wastewater treatment facility that serves the needs of the community as well as meet federal and state effluent regulations. Policy 1: Analyze the condition and capacity of the current wastewater treatment facility and adopt plans to serve the future needs of the community as well as meet federal and state effluent regulations. Action Step: a. Pursue funding for design and construction of a new or upgraded wastewater treatment facility. b. Continue to consider alternative wastewater treatment systems to reduce infrastructure costs and promote environmental sustainability. ********* GOAL 5: STORMWATER ➢ Provide an adequate storm drainage system through expansion and upgrading of the existing system as provided in the stormwater drainage master plan and update. Policy 1: Explore adopting new technologies and design standards to facilitate the safe conveyance of stormwater. Action Steps: a. Incorporate the use of new stormwater management technologies into the construction design standards for streets, curbs and gutters. b. Encourage the retention of existing permeable surfaces in new development and greater use of natural and permeable materials. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 154 of 230 561Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** c. Continue to collect the stormwater drainage fee to fund expansion and upgrades to the existing system. GOAL 6: SOLID WASTE FACILITIES ➢ Provide the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable systems for the disposal, compost, reuse or recycling of solid waste. Policy 1: Work with Grand County, Solid Waste Special Service District, and private service providers for recycling and collection. Action Steps: a. Protect dump sites from hazardous waste contamination. b. Determine the most appropriate land use for the Moab landfill site after it is closed. c. Encourage recycling efforts in the community to reduce waste and extend the life of the landfill. d. Promote partnerships with local and regional organizations to encourage programs for recycling (plastics, aluminum, cardboard, etc.), composting (organic/biodegradable waste from homes and restaurants), and reuse (household goods, electronics) in Moab. e. Reduce solid waste generated by the City on all levels of operations where feasible and appropriate. ********* GOAL 7: PRIVATE UTILITIES ➢ Cooperate with private utilities to provide dependable, low cost, and efficient utilities for current and future Moab residents, while also preserving the visual integrity of the community. Policy 1: Encourage utilities to be placed underground and in existing rights -of -way where possible. Action Steps: a. Require the underground placement of utilities in new subdivisions. Policy 2: Encourage the aesthetic lighting of streets to ensure safety and reduce crime. Action Steps: a. Consider pedestrian scale lighting in walkable areas. b. Control the height and intensity of lighting appropriate to neighborhoods to reduce light pollution. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 155 of 230 571Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** c. Encourage the use of LED and other energy -saving technology in City lights. Policy 3: Encourage the expanded availability of high speed internet throughout the community. Action Steps: a. Continue discussing with State of Utah, regional government agencies and private providers ways to increase available bandwidth in Moab. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 156 of 230 581Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** ELEMENT 9: CIVIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES GOAL 1: MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES ➢ Provide for present needs and future growth including recreation, administration, utilities, and safety. Policy 1: Encourage the continued location of government agencies and service providers in the core area surrounding Moab City Center. Action Steps: a. Reconsider zoning requirements and allowances to facilitate the placement of government agencies and service providers near Moab City Center. Policy 2: Continue the ongoing purchase of land and the expansion of the Millcreek Parkway and other areas for flood protection, recreation and connectivity. Action Steps: a. Explore donations, grants and financing options to fund the ongoing purchase of land and rights -of -way. Policy 3: Maintain and improve the existing conditions of city -owned facilities. Action Steps: a. Develop a preventative maintenance plan for all city facilities. b. Continue to be a leader in the use of alternative energy sources and energy efficiency. c. Continue to regularly update the public facilities master plan. ********* GOAL 2: PEACEKEEPING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ➢ Provide law enforcement and peacekeeping services for Moab's residents and visitors. Policy 1: Reduce crime rate, traffic violations and other infractions by encouraging voluntary compliance of laws, statutes and ordinances through educational programs and other available mechanisms. Action Steps: a. Utilize existing portable radar trailer to reduce speed. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 157 of 230 591Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** b. Promote a better understanding of laws and statutes through marketing, education, and communications. c. Support City efforts to install traffic calming devices such as medians and street trees. Policy 2: Promote and improve public understanding of the law enforcement function. Action Steps: a. Increase visibility through the use of foot patrol and bike patrol in the downtown areas during appropriate seasons. b. Participate and be visible at community events and activities on duty and off duty as possible. Policy 3: Address law enforcement services based on the fluctuations of a tourist economy. Action Steps: a. Coordinate with local law enforcement to address the potential impacts of events and festivals. b. Monitor police and emergency medical services staffing levels for response capabilities during the visitor season and specific events. Policy 4: Actively promote prevention of drug use and drug -related crimes. Action Steps: a. Continue and expand partnership with the Grand County School District and the D.A.R.E program in all levels of education, K-12. b. Continue designation and enforcement of drug -free zones in accordance with state statutes. c. Continue partnership with the Grand County Drug Task Force. Policy 5: Improve the safety of children in schools. Action Steps: a. Actively continue alliance with the Safe Schools Coalition. b. Maintain visibility in and around schools. c. Continue the Bicycle Safety Program. d. Continue to support and staff School Crossing Guards. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 158 of 230 601Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 6: Improve the safety of neighborhoods. Action Steps: a. Routinely patrol Mill Creek Parkway and other high risk areas on foot and/or bicycle. b. Cooperate with Public Works to identify areas where traffic -calming devices would be appropriate. c. Improve and enhance animal control and animal shelter services d. Provide courses in self-defense and personal safety. e. Continue to offer classes in the hazards of drunk driving. ********** GOAL 3: HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ➢ Continue to promote necessary health and safety services for the community. Policy 1: Continue to support county and other agencies' efforts to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care and safety services to the community. Action Steps: a. Maintain a City representative on health related boards and committees. Policy 2: Participate in county -wide emergency management efforts. Action Steps: a. Attend local emergency planning committee meetings. b. Participate and promote in emergency notification and alert programs. c. Update the Emergency Response Plan. d. Participate in updates of the Natural Hazards Pre -Disaster Mitigation Plan for the Southeastern Region of Utah. e. Work with all departments to improve Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating to reduce the cost of insurance coverage. f. Monitor and adjust service coverage to meet future needs. g. Continue to refine flood prevention enforcement to improve Moab's level in the Community Rating System (CRS) and reduce flood insurance premiums. Policy 3: Provide for the health, safety and well-being of the community with fire protection and other emergency medical services in conjunction with other agencies. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 159 of 230 611Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Action Steps: a. Continue to provide law enforcement services for fire and other emergency events. b. Require adequate street connectivity and circulation for all new development so that police and fire personnel may respond to calls safely and efficiently. ********* GOAL 4: EDUCATION ➢ Encourage educational opportunities for Moab residents of all ages. Policy 1: Continue to support the expansion of Utah State University Moab. Action Steps: a. Contribute annually to a set -aside fund for construction of infrastructure and other improvements for the campus. b. Cooperate with Grand County, UDOT and other entities in addressing traffic and transportation demands for the new campus (vehicular/pedestrian). c. Continue the City's involvement with the USU advisory boards and committees. d. Engage in appropriate lobbying efforts to secure grant and other funding for development of the USU campus. e. Work with Utah State University, School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), and private developers to facilitate the construction of student and employee housing. Policy 2: Encourage close cooperation between Moab City and Grand School District. Action Steps: a. Support school district and social service intervention and prevention programs designed to reduce at risk behaviors and environments. b. Communicate and cooperate with Grand School District in school -based health and safety programs and law enforcement issues. c. Collaborate with school district on facilities planning. d. Continue to work under the existing interlocal agreement for recreation among the City, Grand School District and Grand County Recreation Special Services District. e. Continue to contribute resources and staff time to school district programs and activities. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 160 of 230 621Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Policy 3: Encourage learning opportunities for children, youth and adults. Action Steps: a. Continue and expand community -based art and recreation programs through the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center, and other city facilities. Policy 4: Support and encourage efforts to provide workforce education and technical training. Action Steps: a. Promote Utah State University's current technical education programs. b. Work with Utah State University to obtain funding for expanded technical education programs. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 161 of 230 631Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Scoff M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve Ja.Rsrl Ir 3i Zone Code A Zone Name Agriculiuroi Total Acres ... C-1 Cnrm ne ni el -Re Ad a nl:l4 7 C-2 Comme re xi -Re sid a mil T 72 C-3 Central Commercial 160 C-4 General Cnmene ad al S71 . C-5 Nei ghhrnlrood CornrnCldul 5 FC-1 Flood Channel 126 k' I.1 4iJueuiel 26 ri, V. 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I .� , CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 169 of 230 71IPage 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** APPENDIX B Utah Noxious Weed Act (R68-9) The following weeds are hereby officially designated and published as noxious for the State of Utah, as per the authority vested in the Commissioner of Agriculture and Food under Section 4-17-3: There are hereby designated five classes of noxious weeds in the state: Class lA (EDRR Watch List), Class 1 (EDRR), Class 2 (Control), Class 3 (Containment), and Class 4 (Prohibited for sale or propagation). Class 1A: Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Watch List Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the state of Utah and not known to exist in the State that pose a serious threat to the state and should be considered as a very high priority. Common crupina - Crupina vulgaris African rue - Peganum harmala Small bugloss - Anchusa arvensis Mediterranean sage - Salvia aethiopis Spring millet - Milium vernale Syrian beancaper - Zygophyllum fabago Ventenata (North Africa grass) - Ventenata dubia Plumeless thistle - Carduus acanthoides Malta starthistle - Centaurea melitensis Class 1B: Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the State of Utah that are known to exist in the state in very limited populations and pose a serious threat to the state and should be considered as a very high priority. Camelthorn - Alhagi maurorum Garlic mustard - Alliaria petiolata Purple starthistle - Centaurea calcitrapa Goatsrue - Galega officinalis African mustard - Brassica tournefortii Giant reed - Arundo donax Japanese knotweed - Polygonum cuspidatum Blueweed (Vipers bugloss) - Echium vulgare Elongated mustard - Brassica elongata Common St. Johnswort - Hypericum perforatum Oxeye daisy - Leucanthemum vulgare Cutleaf vipergrass - Scorzonera laciniata Class 2: Control Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the state of Utah, that pose a threat to the state and should be considered a high priority for control. Weeds listed in the control list are known to exist in varying populations throughout the state. The concentration of these weeds is at a level where control or eradication may be possible. Leafy spurge - Euphorbia esula Medusahead - Taeniatherum caput-medusae CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 170 of 230 721Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Rush skeletonweed - Chondrilla juncea Spotted knapweed - Centaurea stoebe Purple loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria Squarrose knapweed - Centaurea virgata Dyers woad - Isatis tinctoria Yellow starthistle - Centaurea solstitialis Yellow toadflax - Linaria vulgaris Diffuse knapweed - Centaurea diffusa Black henbane - Hyoscyamus niger Dalmation toadflax - Linaria dalmatica Class 3: Containment Declared noxious and invasive weeds not native to the State of Utah that are widely spread. Weeds listed in the containment noxious weeds list are known to exist in various populations throughout the state. Weed control efforts may be directed at reducing or eliminating new or expanding weed populations. Known and established weed populations, as determined by the weed control authority, may be managed by any approved weed control methodology, as determined by the weed control authority. These weeds pose a threat to the agricultural industry and agricultural products. Russian knapweed - Acroptilon repens Houndstounge - Cynoglossum officianale Perennial pepperweed (Tall whitetop) - Lepidium latifolium Phragmites (Common reed) - Phragmites australis ssp. Tamarisk (Saltcedar) - Tamarix ramosissima Hoary cress - Cardaria spp. Canada thistle - Cirsium arvense Poison hemlock - Conium maculatum Musk thistle - Carduus nutans Quackgrass - Elymus repens Jointed goatgrass - Aegilops cylindrica Bermudagrass* - Cynodon dactylon Perennial Sorghum spp.: Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum almum (Sorghum almum). Scotch thistle (Cotton thistle) - Onopordum acanthium Field bindweed (Wild Morning-glory) - Convolvulus spp. Puncturevine (Goathead) - Tribulus terrestris *Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) shall not be a noxious weed in Washington County and shall not be subject to provisions of the Utah Noxious Weed Law within the boundaries of that county. It shall be a noxious weed throughout all other areas of the State of Utah and shall be subject to the laws therein. Class 4: Prohibited Declared noxious and invasive weeds, not native to the state of Utah, that pose a threat to the state through the retail sale or propagation in the nursery and greenhouse industry. Prohibited noxious weeds are annual, biennial, or perennial plants that the commissioner designates as having the potential or are known to be detrimental to human or animal health, the environment, public roads, crops, or other property. Cogongrass (Japanese blood grass) - Imperata cylindrica Myrtle spurge - Euphorbia myrsinites Dames Rocket - Hesperis matronalis Scotch broom - Cytisus scoparius Russian olive - Elaeagnus angustifolia CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 171 of 230 731Page 8-1 Old Business ***DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE *** Each county in Utah may have different priorities regarding specific State designated Noxious Weeds and is therefore able to reprioritize these weeds for their own needs. The Weed Specialist coordinates weed control activities among the county weed organizations and the agricultural field representatives. Surveys of serious weed infestations are conducted and control programs are developed through the county supervisors, county weed boards, and various landowning agencies. The weed specialist and the inspectors work continually with extension and research personnel in encouraging the use of the most effective methods to control the more serious weeds. CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN Page 172 of 230 741Page 8-1 Old Business Agenda Summary Moab City Council Meeting June 27, 2017 PL-17-94 Agenda item #: 9-1 Title: Consideration to Adopt Ordinance # 2017-18 to Amend Moab Municipal Code, with the Repeal of Sections 17.09.660 and 17.09.665 Pertaining to the Site Plan Review process; Adding a New Chapter 17.67; Amending Chapter 17.80 Pertaining to Large Scale Developments; and Amending Chapter 17.31, Use Restrictions in the Resort Commercial Zone to Prohibit Large Scale Retail Developments in that zone as Referred to Council by the Planning Commission and Recommending Adoption Staff Presenter(s): Jeff Reinhart, Planning Director Department: Planning and Zoning Applicant(s): City Staff Background/Summary: City Staff determined that the review process for site plans has been in need of an update for some time and initiated a drafting of amendments to the Code. A site plan moratorium allowed the Planning Department to generate the attached Ordinance #2017-18 to address the issues that were inherent in the existing code language. Another issue such as a lack of engineering design standards is being addressed as well and Council will soon see these documents for review and approval. Also, having an administrative level review process for smaller expansions and minor developments has been discussed in numerous staff meetings for years and is addressed in the attached ordinance. Ordinance #2017-18 will provide tools that are needed for future development and a clear, more formal process for review of projects. The ordinance incorporates the design standards of MMC Chapter 17.80 for all development in other zones, and prohibits large scale retail from developing in the RC, Resort Commercial Zone (MMC 17.31). The amendments clarify when a site plan is necessary and creates two levels of review. Level 1 is a site plan application for the development of six or fewer residential units, or the development or remodeling of not more than 8,000 square feet of finished commercial space. The administrative review for this level will be conducted by the Development Review Team as defined in the ordinance as: "means the committee of City employees including the Planning Director, Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Community Services Director, Building Official, and such other persons as may be designated by the City from time to time." Level II applications include site plans for the development of seven or more residential units or the development or remodeling in excess of 8,000 square feet of finished commercial space. The Land Use Authority for this level will be the Planning Commission, as is currently the case in the existing code. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 27, 2017, to accept public testimony and decide the merits of the proposed amendments. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission tabled the 1 Page 173 of 230 9-1 New Business 2 June 27, 2017 City Council Ordinance #2017-18 Site Plan Review ordinance until the suggested comments from the public and changes proposed by the Planning Commission were incorporated into the document. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed the Ordinance for compliance with the suggested changes from the public hearing on April 27. In a 3-0 vote, the Commission adopted Planning Resolution 22-2017, to favorably refer the ordinance to Council for approval. Staff Recommendation: Staff agrees with the Planning Commission and recommends that City Council adopt Ordinance #2017-18 amending the Site Plan review process. Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance #2017-18 and approve the amendments to the specified Code sections dealing with site plan application reviews. Attachment(s): Draft Ordinance #2017-18 Page 174 of 230 9-1 New Business ORDINANCE 142017-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MOAB MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 17.09.660 AND 17.09.665 PERTAINING TO THE SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING CHAPTER 17.80 PERTAINING TO LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.31 USE RESTRICTIONS IN THE RESORT COMMERCIAL ZONE TO PROHIBIT LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS IN THAT ZONE The following findings describe the intent and purpose of this ordinance: a. The City has enacted Sections 17.09.660 and 17.09.665 of the Moab Municipal Code, which governs the site plan review process for commercial development. Additionally, the City has enacted Chapter 17.80, which governs large scale retail developments. b. From time to time the City undertakes to revise its zoning ordinances to improve the efficiency of review processes and the quality of land development. c. The City has experienced an increase in commercial development, and the Council believes that changes to its ordinances are necessary to: i) provide clearer and more efficient review procedures; and ii) assure that new development serves the needs of the community. d. Updating and expanding the reach of Chapter 17.80 is necessary to assure that large scale commercial projects, including large scale retailers and large scale hotel/lodging developments, contain elements to promote transportation access, good landscaping design, attractive architectural elements, and buffering with respect to adjacent uses. e. Changing Chapter 17.31, which governs the Resort Commercial Zone, to prohibit large scale retail projects containing a single building in excess of 30,000 square feet is appropriate, and in keeping with the intent of that zoning district to promote an attractive and appropriately scaled gateway to the City of Moab. f. The City finds that this ordinance will serve the public health, safety, and welfare, and that adoption is in the best interests of the Moab community. g. This ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission on , 2017, and the Planning Commission recommended approval. 17.67: Therefore, the City of Moab enacts as follows: Sections 17.09.660 and 17.09.665 are hereby repealed. The City enacts the following Chapter CHAPTER 17.67 SITE PLAN REVIEW Sections: 17.67.010 Purpose. 17.67.020 Site Plan Required; Exemptions. 17.67.030 Definitions. 1 Page 175 of 230 9-1 New Business 17.67.040 Submittal Requirements. 17.67.050 Review Procedures. 17.67.060 Approval Criteria. 17.67.070 Improvements Agreements, Dedications, and Warranty. 17.67.080 Amendment Procedures; Lapse of Site Plan. 17.67.090 Appeals. 17.67.010 Purpose. Site plan review is required to assure that new development and re- development of existing structures is compliant with City of Moab ordinances, advisory policies, and building codes. Unless exempted, an approved site plan issued under this Chapter is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 17.67.020 Site Plan Required; Exemptions. A. A site plan review is required for the following: 1. all new development unless exempted by this section 020; 2. remodeling of existing commercial development involving an addition of 2,000 square feet or more to the finished square footage of an existing structure ; or 3. a Use Change as defined by this Chapter involving an addition of 2,000 square feet or more to the finished square footage of an existing structure. B. Site plan review is not required for the development of the following, as defined in this Title 17: a single family dwelling; a twin home or duplex; a secondary dwelling unit; Subdivisions; Planned Unit Developments; Master Planned Developments; development requiring a Conditional Use Permit; or remodeling or additions of existing structures comprising less than 2,000 square feet of new construction. These uses are exempt from the requirements of this section but are subject to review under a separate application process. 17.67.030 Definitions. A. Adversely Affected means a person or entity who claims an interest in real property which may be negatively affected by any decision issued under this Chapter. B. Adjacent means a parcel of land which shares a boundary with the parcel of real property which is the subject of an application under this Chapter. For purposes of this Chapter, a parcel is adjacent to another if it is separated only by a public street. C. Advisory Documents means planning documents adopted by the City from time to time, including: the Moab General Plan; Moab Storm Water Management Master Plan; Moab Sanitary Sewer Master Plan; Moab Water Storage Distribution and Master Plan; Natural Hazards Pre -disaster Mitigation Plan, Utah Southeastern Region; Moab Area Housing Plan; Grand County/Moab Non -motorized Trails Master Plan; or similar publicly adopted planning documents. 2 Page 176 of 230 9-1 New Business D. Appeal Authority means the person or persons designated by ordinance enacted by the City to hear land use appeals under Title 17 of the Moab Municipal Code. E. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) means the computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood. The BFE is typically shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and is a regulatory requirement for the elevation and flood -proofing of structures. See Chapter 17.80 F. Buffer means a structure or area provided to reduce the conflict between two different land uses. Buffers may consist of fencing, walls, landscaping, or land set aside to separate particular uses. G. Development Review Team (DRT) means the committee of City employees including the Planning Director, Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Community Services Director, Building Official, and such other persons as may be designated by the City from time to time. H. HVAC means heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment installed in a building. I. Land Use Authority means the person or entity designated by ordinance to approve or deny a land use application. J. Lot means an existing parcel of real estate which is proposed for development. As used in this Chapter, one or more lots may be subject to a site plan application, and individual areas within those lots may be designated as plots set aside for particular uses. In no instance shall the designation of lots or plots on an application under this Chapter be deemed to create a subdivision of real estate. K. Refuse Area means an area for the location of solid waste disposal containers which is screened from view using a solid wall or fence. In no case shall a Refuse Area be screened using a chain link or similar fence utilizing slats to obscure the view. L. Level I Application means a site plan application for the development of six or fewer residential units, or the development or remodeling of not more than 8,000 square feet of finished commercial space. M. Level II Application means a site plan application for the development of seven or more residential units or the development or remodeling in excess of 8,000 square feet of finished commercial space. N. Use Change means the conversion of an existing residential or commercial structure from one use to another use permitted within the zoning district. Without limitation, examples of a use change include changing a warehouse to a restaurant; converting office space into apartments; changing retail space into professional offices; or the like. Any use change which would require a building permit under applicable City building codes shall also constitute a use change under this Chapter. 3 Page 177 of 230 9-1 New Business 17.67.040 Submittal Requirements. A. An application for site plan approval must be submitted to the Planning Department on the approved site plan application form, together with the required review fee. The application must be signed by the record property owner or, if the applicant is not the owner, the applicant must deliver proof of approval signed by the owner. Components of the application submittal may contain multiple plan sets or reports, provided that they are clear, legible, and successfully demonstrate the purposes required under this Chapter. Unless waived by the Planning Director, the application must include an electronic version and four copies of all design drawings. The application must include the following: 1. Preliminary Site Plan. Applicants shall submit a preliminary site plan (with requirements as listed below), drawn and stamped by a Utah engineer, to a scale of not less than one inch equals fifty feet (on paper no larger than twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches), and one copy reduced to eleven inches by seventeen inches that shall include: a. Parcel Boundary Lines. Include all easements, setbacks and construction limits of the project site; b. Drives, Streets, and Rights -of -way. Include widths of pavement, curb and gutter, and dimensions of rights -of -way; c. Parking and Loading. The parking plan must include a count of spaces and details of ADA parking spaces as well as indicating the location and types of exterior lighting proposed for security lighting of the area; d. Access. Include all points of ingress, egress. For developments adjacent to and accessed by a state or federal highway, a completed highway access permit application from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) must be submitted with the application, with a permit issued prior to building permit approval; e. Refuse Areas. Detailed drawings of the refuse enclosures and location on the property must be included; f. Common open space. All open space, common areas, parks, sidewalks, and trails (with required connectivity) must be clearly depicted; g• Topography. All site conditions including terrain contours, drainage areas, and other physical features on or within 100 feet of the site must be shown; existing and finished grades must be shown in different shades/colors; all elevations shall be shown in the most current North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). Level I Applications may contain this topographic survey on the site plan. Level II applications must show a separate topographic survey; 4 Page 178 of 230 9-1 New Business h. Use Types. Specific areas proposed for specific types of land use shall be shown, and must Include the acreage or square footage for each area; i. Public Dedications. Areas proposed for public dedication (i.e. utility easements, trails, open space, or the like) shall be depicted; j. Lots or Plots. The areas for each lot or plot must be shown; k. Adjacent Zoning. Zoning for adjacent properties within three hundred feet of the subject property shall be shown; I. Fire Hydrants. The locations of all fire hydrants; m. Title Block. A title block shall appear in the lower right hand corner of all pages of plans and plats and shall contain the name of the development; legal location of the property; name and contact information of the site designer/engineer/surveyor; the name of subdivision; and the drawing scale and north point; n. A regional or vicinity map shall accompany the submitted application to indicate the location of the project; and o. The legal description of the property. 2. Floor Plan and Elevations. A floor plan, at a minimum, shall consist of a drawing to scale showing a view from above, of the relationships between rooms, spaces and other physical features at each floor level of a structure. All dimensions shall be drawn between the walls to specify room sizes and wall lengths. The floor plan shall show the physical layout of: a. Interior walls and hallways; b. Restrooms; c. Windows, doors, landings, decks, and patios; d. Plumbing features such as sinks, showers, bathtubs, HVAC elements, etc.; e. Interior features such as fireplaces, saunas, hot tubs, and whirlpools; f. Locations of electrical panels and service connections; g. The planned uses of all buildings and rooms; 5 Page 179 of 230 9-1 New Business h. All finished first floor elevations; i. Elevation view drawings shall show all side elevations of existing and proposed structures, and shall depict exterior architectural elements and materials, as well as heights of the structure. B. Narrative. The narrative shall describe in reasonable detail the purpose of the proposed development, the types of all land uses that are anticipated, the phasing of development, and information regarding all accessory uses, structures, or major features. Statistical information as to the project area, developed area square footage, number of parking spaces, and the like shall be included. C. Conceptual Master Sign Plan. If signage is anticipated, applicants shall submit a master sign plan showing the location, dimensions, materials, and type of illumination for all signs. All signage shall comply with Chapter 15.44, the Sign Code, and is subject to permitting under that process. D. Lighting Plan. The lighting plan shall show number and types of fixtures for walkways, building exterior lighting, and parking areas. Light fixtures shall consist of a full cutoff, fully shielded, downward directed types. The plan shall include manufacturer's information detailing the fixtures to be used. Internal or external shielding may be used to prevent glare toward other properties or into the roadway. Lighting of required parking areas shall be a minimum of one-half foot-candle at all areas of the parking lot. Wall mounted flood lights that direct outward toward other properties and roadways are prohibited. E. Landscape Plan. The landscape plan shall include size and species of all plantings, an irrigation plan, xeriscape plan, and a care and maintenance plan. All applicable code sections of the Moab Municipal Code must be used to develop the landscape plan including Chapter 12.24, Tree Stewardship. Proposed erosion control structures and details as to ground cover must also be noted on the landscape plan. F. Wetlands, Riparian Areas, and Floodways. If the development is adjacent to riparian areas, flood zones, probable wetlands, or areas where stream channels may be altered by planned development, a Wetlands, Riparian Areas, and Floodway Plan, drawn and stamped by a Utah licensed engineer or other appropriate consultant must be submitted. Probable wetlands shall be described and delineated. All applications shall show compliance with Chapter 15.40, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Flood zone boundaries and elevations must be shown. Where the application includes areas which may be subject to flooding the applicant shall show that the elevation of the lowest floor of all structures exceeds the elevation which is above the base flood elevation. All elevations on the plan shall be shown in the most current North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). G. Adequate Drainage. A storm water drainage plan, signed and stamped by a Utah engineer, shall be submitted and show calculations and other information specified below. 1. Storm Water Drainage Plan. This report shall comply with the City of Moab/Grand County Design Criteria for Drainage Studies, as adopted or updated by the City from 6 Page 180 of 230 9-1 New Business time to time. The Storm Water Drainage Plan shall be reviewed for compliance with other applicable Advisory Documents The storm water drainage plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information: a. The project site, including areas three hundred feet beyond its boundaries; b. Existing contours at two -foot intervals shown as dashed lines; c. Proposed contours at two -foot intervals shown as solid lines; d. Indication of a permanent benchmark referenced to mean sea level; e. Drainage system shown in plan view with estimated cubic -feet -per -second flow for a ten-year storm event; f. Locations of all natural drainage channels and water bodies; g• Existing and proposed drainage easements; h. Type, size, and location of existing and proposed drainage structures such as pipes, culverts, inlets, ditches, swales, retention ponds, detention areas, etc.; i. One -hundred -year event (base) flood areas; Additional grading and drainage elements may be required to be depicted to satisfy Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) flood plain requirements or other applicable City flood damage prevention ordinances; and k. Erosion control plans showing adequate sedimentation control which shall be accomplished throughout construction phases as well as during the ongoing use of the site (e.g., sedimentation ponds, dikes, seeding, retaining walls, rip -rap, etc.). 2. Minimum Standards. All structures for drainage and flood control shall be designed, at a minimum, to successfully convey the anticipated one -hundred -year frequency storm event for maximum period of intensity over the entire drainage basin. The applicant shall submit calculations to show that all structures have adequate capacity to accommodate flows expected to result from the designated storm event. 3. Water and Sewer System Protection. All storm water facilities shall be designed to avoid or minimize damage to, or infiltration of, culinary water and sanitary sewer facilities. H. Planned Grading. A Grading Plan for surface drainage (shown by contours and spot elevations) shall also be submitted and show the planned grading and paving of driveways, access roads, and 7 Page 181 of 230 9-1 New Business parking areas. Grading and paving shall be shown on plans, profiles, cross sections, and details as necessary to describe new construction. Details of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, and conveyance systems, dimensions of all improvements, size location, thickness, materials, strengths, and necessary reinforcement can be shown on the site plan in the case of a Level I Application, or on a separate drawing based on the complexity of the project. I. Utility Plan. A utility plan shall be signed and stamped by a Utah licensed engineer. It shall show the locations, dimensions, and elevations of all sewer facilities and culinary water facilities needed to serve the site. The utility plan shall specify in reasonable detail the types of equipment and materials to be used, and shall comply with all applicable Advisory Documents or City engineering requirements. Plans showing the locations of natural gas, electric, telephone/data lines must also be shown. J. Evidence of Title. A current title insurance commitment, ownership and encumbrance report, or abstract of title prepared by a title insurance company or attorney showing all ownership interests, easements, and encumbrances which apply to the parcel(s) comprising the application must be submitted. If requested, the applicant shall provide copies of all recorded documents which may affect the property subject to the application. If common elements or private use restrictions are anticipated, the applicant must submit draft covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) for review. K. Slopes. If proposed development is likely to result in grading of hillsides, City staff may require submittal of a slope study, signed and stamped by a Utah engineer or surveyor. Applications will also be reviewed for compliance with Chapter 17. 55, the Hillside Development Ordinance. L. Surface and Subsurface Soils Report. The application shall include a surface and subsurface soils report establishing soil suitability for the proposed development. The report shall be prepared by a Utah licensed geotechnical engineer or other professional, if approved by City staff. At a minimum, the report shall include: 1. A description of soil types; 2. Locations and characteristics with supporting soil maps; 3. Soil logs of test pits and bore holes; 4. All other information necessary to determine soil suitability for the scope of the development and constraints on development based on the findings; 5. Analysis and evaluation of such information with recommendations regarding structural constraints, erosion control, and requirements for building design. M. Traffic Study. A traffic study and parking and circulation study are required for projects which will generate in excess 750 Peak Daily Trips. The study shall be signed and stamped by a Utah engineer. The following table shall be used to determine if a traffic study is required. 8 Page 182 of 230 9-1 New Business Traffic Impact Table Land Use 750 Daily Trips Residential: Single Family 70 units Apartments 120 units Condos/Townhouses 120 units Mobile Home Park 150 units Shopping Center 2,700 sq. ft. Fast Food Restaurant (GFA) 1,200 sq. ft. Convenience Store w/ gas (GFA) 1,300 sq. ft. or 5 pumps Bank w/ Drive -In 2,800 sq. ft. Hotel/Motel 90 rooms General Office 45,000 sq. ft. Medical/Dental Office 26,000 sq. ft. Research & Development 70,000 sq. ft or 4 acres Light Industrial 115,000 sq ft. or 11.5 acres Manufacturing 195,000 sq. ft. N. The Planning Director has discretion to require a traffic study for applications which do not generate the level of trips specified above where: 1. High traffic volumes on surrounding streets may affect movement to and from the proposed development; 2. There is a lack of existing left turn lanes on streets adjacent to the proposed access drive; 3. There are inadequate sight distances at access points; 4. Proposed access points are close to other existing drives or intersections; or 5. The proposed development includes a drive -through pick up window. O. Legal description of the property. P. Street Design Drawings. The application shall include drawings, signed and stamped by a Utah engineer, showing the design, grades, widths, and profiles of all streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, traffic control devices, traffic signs, and associated public improvements. All street designs shall conform to street classifications and design standards adopted by the City. 9 Page 183 of 230 9-1 New Business Q. Additional Submittals; Waiver of Certain Submittals. The Planning Director has discretion to require other or additional submittals where necessary for the review of a particular application, or as required for Level II Development under Chapter 17.80. Alternatively, the Planning Director has discretion to waive any requirement for a particular submittal if it is determined that the document or report is not necessary for the review of a particular application. Any waiver shall be in a writing labelled as a Submittal Waiver, shall identify the project by name and application number, and shall be signed and dated by the Planning Director. R. Conformity with Submittal Standards. All submittals must conform to the Land Use Submittal Standards adopted by the City. Submittals which do not clearly or accurately depict elements required for review of the project may be rejected, or staff may require revisions during the review process. 17.67.050 Review Procedures. A. Pre -Application. All Applicants shall participate in a pre -application meeting with the Planning Department staff prior to application submittal. The pre -application meeting is intended to identify project elements and issues which may need to be addressed in the review process. Applicants must bring to the Pre -Application meeting those items identified on the Pre -Application Checklist available from staff. B. Review for Completeness. All applications shall be reviewed for completeness and accuracy by the Planning Director. If an application is found to be incomplete or deficient the Planning Director shall notify the applicant in writing as to the deficiencies and allow the applicant to submit additional or supplemental materials as needed. Incomplete or deficient applications will not be scheduled for further review. C. Level I Applications. Level I Applications shall be reviewed by City staff comprising the Development Review Team (DRT), which shall be the land use authority. The DRT may approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny a Level I Application. D. Level II Applications. Level II Applications shall first be reviewed by the DRT, which shall issue a staff report identifying recommendations for the project. The land use authority for Level II Applications shall be the Planning Commission, which may approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the application. 1. Level II Applications are not subject to a public hearing; however the applicant shall deliver notice of the pending application, in a form approved by the City, to adjacent property owners, who shall be permitted to submit written comments or testimony as to the compliance of the application with applicable approval criteria and City ordinances. Any written comments or testimony from adjacent property owners or interested persons may be considered by the Planning Commission in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission shall consider the application at a public meeting without further public testimony. Within a reasonable period of time following the conclusion of the meeting, the Planning Commission, as land use authority, shall issue a 10 Page 184 of 230 9-1 New Business written decision, which may approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the Level II Application. E. When a Site Plan is Deemed Granted. For purposes of this Chapter, a site plan approved by the applicable land use authority subject to conditions is not deemed granted until the Planning Director certifies in writing that all pre -construction conditions of approval have been satisfied, all applicable fees are paid, and all ancillary documents (dedications, Development Improvements Agreement, or the like) are executed and delivered to the City. Satisfaction of all such conditions must occur before a building permit will be issued. For purposes of this subsection, pre -construction conditions means those conditions pertaining to design of the development, permitting by other agencies, corrective submittals, or the like. F. Concurrent Review. To the extent possible, where an application under this Chapter requires other City approvals, the City shall attempt to consolidate all such approvals in one proceeding to provide for efficient and timely review. However, nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to repeal or abrogate review procedures or criteria in other ordinances. G. Certificate of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy will be issued, provided that all fees have been paid and construction is completed in conformity with the approved Site Plan, conditions of approval, the building permit, applicable ity Code provisions, and building codes. 17.67.060 Approval Criteria. A. The following criteria govern site plan approval: 1. compliance with applicable Moab ordinances and building codes; 2. availability of necessary utilities, including culinary water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, and the like; 3. consistency of the design with Moab Advisory Documents; and 4. accuracy and truthfulness of submittals or representations in the application. B. Discretion to Grant Conditional Approval. The applicable land use authority has discretion to impose conditions during the review process that address: a) deficiencies in the application; b) performance of the design in providing efficient access, vehicle circulation, connectivity, pedestrian/non-motorized vehicle access; c) buffering of off -site impacts; d) storm water management and flood damage prevention; e) landscaping, and architectural design; f) utility design issues; and/or g) other provisions of Moab ordinances. C. Statement of Reasons in the Event of Denial. Where an application is denied, the land use authority shall provide a statement of reasons explaining the basis for its denial. 11 Page 185 of 230 9-1 New Business D. Code Violations. The City may properly decline to review or approve any application where the property that is the location of the application has outstanding municipal code or building code violations. Where such violations exist, the City may decline further review of the application until such time as all violations are abated and applicable fines, fees, or taxes applicable to the property are paid. 17.67.070 Improvements Agreements, Dedications, and Warranty. A. Development Improvements Agreement. The City may require the applicant to deliver a Development Improvements Agreement (DIA), which will specify in detail: the site -specific development plan for the property; the public improvements which must be constructed to serve the development; engineer's estimates for the cost of required improvements; deadlines for construction and the phasing of development; provisions for a financial assurance and warranty deposit to secure completion of public improvements; required property dedications; and such other terms as may be specifically required for the development. The amount of the financial assurance and warranty deposit shall be equal to 140% and 10%, respectively, of the approved construction costs, as verified by the City Engineer or other City designee. At the election of the City, the DIA may be recorded in the Grand County land records, and constitutes an encumbrance on the subject real property for the duration of the life of the development authorized under this Chapter. The form of any financial assurance shall be as authorized by the City Attorney. B. Dedications. The City may require a developer to dedicate an interest in land to the City, in fee simple or an easement, where it is necessary for the siting of public infrastructure, such as public streets, sidewalks, pedestrian paths, or underground utilities made necessary by a particular site plan application. Additionally, dedications may be required incident to site plan approval to conform to Advisory Documents. Property dedications will be confirmed by a separate deed or easement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, which shall be executed by the property owner and recorded. All applicants are encouraged to consider access dedications and connectivity with adjacent parcels during the design process. C. Public Improvements Warranted and Delivered free of Liens. All public improvements installed and dedicated to the City (e.g. culinary water lines, sewer lines, curbing, gutters, roads, hydrants, street lights, and the like) shall be delivered free of liens and encumbrances, and shall be warranted by the applicant to be free of defects in design, materials, and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. D. Release of DIA. If the City determines that the DIA serves no further purpose, as in the case of abandonment or termination of the development contemplated by the site plan approval, then the DIA may be released via a writing duly executed by the City and recorded in the land records. 17.67.080 Amendment Procedures; Lapse of Site Plan. A. Binding on Successors. An approved Site Plan shall be binding upon the applicant and any of its successors in title. Amendments which change the character, building design, density, or any other 12 Page 186 of 230 9-1 New Business requirements or conditions contained in the Site Plan shall not be permitted without prior review and approval as set forth in this Section. B. Minor Changes. A minor change in the location or placement of buildings or specific improvements may be authorized by the DRT where unforeseen circumstances, such as site constraints, engineering problems, or the like require a change. C. Major Changes. Major changes, such as alterations in the size, configuration, or change of use as defined in this Chapter; significant realignments or changes to access, utilities, or storm -water facilities; other changes which increase the density, scope, or intensity of occupancy; significant changes to project phasing; or other changes which significantly affect the overall design or intent of the project shall be treated as a major change, and shall be referred for review to the land use authority that originally authorized the Site Plan. D. Review of Amendments. A land use authority reviewing an amendment application may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. E. Lapse of Plan; Extension. If, within twelve months from the date of approval of a site plan, the applicant fails to satisfy approval conditions or diligently proceed with construction, then the City may declare a lapse of plan by delivering written notice to the applicant. A lapse of plan shall result in all prior approvals under this Chapter being void and of no further effect. An extension of any site plan approval may be granted by the applicable land use authority upon a showing by the applicant of good cause, and provided that an extension is sought in writing within twelve months of the date of approval. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to alter or impair a phasing plan or construction schedule approved in a valid DIA. 17.67.090 Appeals. A. Appeals. Any person adversely affected by a decision under this Chapter may file an appeal of that decision no later than 30 days from the date of the decision, permit, or action which is the subject of the appeal. Untimely appeals are subject to dismissal with prejudice. B. Staff Appeals or Planning Commission Appeals. Decisions of the staff, the DRT, or the Planning Commission shall be appealed to the Appeal Authority. Any subsequent appeal shall be to the Seventh Judicial District Court. C. Review on Record. Appeals shall be a review of the record which was submitted to the applicable Land Use Authority. Upon the filing of an appeal the staff shall assemble the record of proceeding and forward same to the appeal body or court, as applicable, and the parties. If the record is particularly voluminous, the City may require the appellant to pay the reasonable costs of assembly and copying of the record. D. Standard of Review. In any administrative or judicial appeal the decision under review shall be reviewed on the basis of the record before the land use authority. The decision of the land use 13 Page 187 of 230 9-1 New Business authority shall be affirmed unless it is found to be arbitrary, capricious, or illegal. The appellant has the burden of proof in any appeal, which shall clearly and concisely state reasons why the land use authority decision was erroneous. Except in the case of Level I appeals, to preserve an issue for judicial review, the appellant must first have exhausted its administrative remedies by presenting any claimed point of error to the attention of the applicable land use authority prior to seeking appellate review. E. Time for Judicial Review. A judicial action seeking review of the Appeal Authority must be commenced no later than 30 days from the date of the final written decision or order of the Appeal Authority. Untimely appeals are subject to dismissal with prejudice. Additionally, Chapter 17.80 is hereby amended as follows. Chapter 17.80 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENTS OVER THIRTY THOUSAND SQUARE FEET Sections: 17.80.010 Purpose and Intent. 17.80.020 Definitions. 17.80.030 Applicability. 17.80.040 Aesthetic character. 17.80.050 Site design. 17.80.060 Signage. 17.80.070 Landscaping. 17.80.080 Submittal Requirements. 17.80.090 Adaptive Reuse/renewal. 17.80.100 Abandoned Building Supplementary Regulations. 17.80.110 Financial Assurance. 17.80.120 Development Improvements Agreement Required. 17.80.010 Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of these regulations are: a. To break up the apparent mass and scale of large structures in order to ensure that such development is compatible with and does not detract from Moab's unique natural character, scale, and sense of place; 14 Page 188 of 230 9-1 New Business b. To help integrate large-scale development with its visual surroundings when viewed from adjacent public rights -of -way and neighboring properties; c. To promote and facilitate a safe and comfortable pedestrian scale environment; d. To mitigate onsite and offsite impacts of large structures on public infrastructure; e. To encourage a mixture of uses and sizes of structures; f. To reduce the visual impact of large areas of parking and outdoor lighting; and g. To reduce future negative impacts of empty or abandoned large retail structures on the appearance and retail economic health of the community. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.020 Definitions. A. In the event that the definition of a term presented in this chapter conflicts with the definition of the same or similar term presented elsewhere in this code or in a model code that has been adopted by the City (e.g., International Building Code), the definition contained in this Chapter shall prevail. B. Affected Entity means a county, local district, special service district, interlocal cooperation entity, public utility, private property owner, school district, property owner's association, federal government agency, or state agency. C. Arcade means an area contiguous to a street or building that is open and unobstructed, and that is accessible to the public at all times. Arcades may include building columns, landscaping, statuary and fountains. Arcades do not include off-street loading/unloading areas, driveways or parking areas. D. Architectural or Structural Bay means a design feature or collection of features that breaks up the flat expanse of a wall through the use of indentations, property ribs or offsets. E. Berm means an earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable views, reduce noise or provide a buffer from adjoining uses. F. Buffer means an area provided to reduce the conflict between two different land uses. Buffers are intended to mitigate undesired views, noise and glare -- effectively providing greater privacy to neighboring land uses. Typical buffers consist of materials that serve this purpose and include, but are not limited to, plant materials, walls, fences and/or significant land area to separate the uses. G. Breezeway means a roofed passageway, which is either open on the sides or enclosed by walls, which serves a means of access between two adjacent buildings. 15 Page 189 of 230 9-1 New Business H. Commercial Development means the construction or expansion of business uses involving the sale of goods or services to the public. As used in this Chapter, Commercial Development includes hotels, motels, or similar lodging businesses providing short-term accommodations to the public. I. Cornice means a decorative projection at the top of a wall or building. J. Dormer means a window set vertically in a gable projecting from a sloping roof. K. Extraordinary Impact means an impact created by a proposed development that will result in the need for improvements to public facilities such as water, sewer, storm water drainage, and/or streets. Examples of extraordinary impacts include but are not limited to: 1. Installation of new water, sewer and/or storm water improvements necessary to meet the demands of the proposed development; 2. Upsizing of existing water, sewer, and/or storm drain pipelines to meet the demands of the proposed development increase capacity; 3. Installation of street and/or traffic signal improvements to maintain a level of service (LOS) of C or higher on all public streets that will be affected by the proposed development. L. Facade means the portion of any exterior elevation on the building extending from grade to the top of the parapet, wall or eaves and extending the entire length of the building. M. Floor Area, Gross (GFA). The sum of the gross horizontal areas of all enclosed floors of a building, including basements, mezzanines, corridors, breezeways, and lobbies from the exterior face of the exterior walls, or from the centerline of a common wall separating two buildings, but excluding any space with a floor to ceiling height of less than six feet six inches. The GFA also includes permanent outdoor retail display areas including, but not limited to, garden centers and seasonal displays of merchandise. N. Floor Area, Net (NFA). The total of all floor areas of a building, excluding: stairwells and elevator shafts; equipment rooms; interior vehicular parking or loading; and all floors below the first or ground floor, except where these below ground floor areas are used or intended to be used for human habitation or service to the public. O. Gable means a triangular wall section at the end of a pitched roof, bounded by the two roof slopes. P. Ghost Signage means the visible remains or impressions left when a sign is removed from a building or sign standard. 16 Page 190 of 230 9-1 New Business Q. Hardscape means the inanimate elements of landscaping including patios, paths, plazas, decks, fountains, rock and stone. R. Hip Roof means a roof without gables. S. Large Scale Development means new retail or commercial development exceeding thirty thousand square feet of GFA, and/or the remodeling or expansion of existing structures where the result of the remodeling and/or expansion exceeds thirty thousand square feet of GFA. Where development is to be constructed in phases, the GFA of all phases is to be utilized in determining whether this Chapter applies, rather than the area of the structures in any single phase. T. Pad Building means a building placed in or around a large scale development parking area and providing complementary goods and services to those provided by the large scale development. U. Parapet means the portion of a wall that extends above the roofline. V. Portico means a porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance to a building. W. Public or Private Right-of-way means any road intended to provide public access to any lot/development, but excluding any service road or internal driving aisles (i.e., within parking lots). X. Public Space means an area where the public can gather and/or rest, and not part of the commercial space of a development. Y. Retail Development means businesses where goods or services are sold to the public primarily for personal consumption, rather than for resale. Retail uses include shops, restaurants, warehouse sales, and associated service businesses or offices doing business with the general public. As used in this Chapter, the term "retail" does not include hotels, motels, or similar short-term lodging businesses. Z. Screen a wall constructed of opaque materials and whose height will be effective in obstructing unwanted views. AA. Structural Best Management Practice (BMP) means any of several commonly accepted and used storm water improvements designed to prevent storm water discharges exceeding historic pre -development levels, and to prevent the discharge of pollutants into surface and groundwater. BB. Wing Wall means a projection of a wall extending out beyond the body of the building. 17 Page 191 of 230 9-1 New Business 17.80.030 Applicability. A. Application. In addition to compliance with all other requirements of this Code, new construction of Large Scale Commercial Development or Large Scale Retail Development exceeding thirty thousand square feet of GFA of any single structure or building, must comply with the standards established by this Chapter. Remodeling and/or expansion of existing structures where the result of the remodeling and/or expansion exceeds thirty thousand square feet of GFA of any single structure or building must comply with the standards established by this Chapter. For purposes of this Chapter buildings or structures connected by a breezeway are considered a single structure. B. Conflicts. Where the requirements of any part of this Chapter conflict with any other provision of the Code, this Chapter shall prevail. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.040 Aesthetic character. A. Facades and Exterior Walls. If a building facade exceeds sixty feet in length, it shall be broken down into smaller elements by jogging the wall in or out a minimum of four feet for at least ten feet in length, or by adding an element such as a porch, recessed entry, bay window, projecting trellis or similar substantial architectural feature at intervals so that no continuous wall plane is more than sixty feet in length. B. Smaller Retail Uses. The standards presented in this section are directed toward those situations where additional, smaller stores, with separate, exterior customer entrances are located in the principal buildings or on the development site. 1. Where principal buildings contain additional, separate uses, which occupy less than thirty -thousand square feet of gross floor area, with separate, exterior customer entrances: a. The street level facade of such stores shall be transparent between the height of three feet and eight feet above the walkway grade for no less than sixty percent of the horizontal length of the building facade of such additional stores; And b. Windows shall be recessed and should include visually prominent sills, shutters, or other such forms of framing. C. Detail Features. The elements in the following standard should be integral parts of the building fabric, and not superficially applied trim or graphics, or paint: 18 Page 192 of 230 9-1 New Business 1. Building facades shall include a repeating pattern that shall include no less than three of the elements listed below. At least one of these elements shall repeat horizontally. All elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than thirty feet, either horizontally or vertically: a. Color or hue change; b. Texture change; c. Material module change; or d. Expression of architectural or structural bay through a change in plane no less than twelve inches in width, such as an offset, reveal, or projecting rib. D. Roof Lines. Variations in roof lines should be used to add interest to, and reduce the massive scale of large buildings. The following standards shall apply: 1. Roof lines shall be varied with a change in height of not less than three feet for every one hundred linear feet in the building length. Parapets, mansard roofs, gable roofs, hip roofs, or dormers shall be used to conceal flat roofs and roof top equipment from public view. The planning commission may approve alternating lengths and designs which may be addressed during the site plan approval process. E. Materials and Colors. Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant part of the visual impact of a building. Therefore, they should be aesthetically pleasing and compatible with materials and colors of the surrounding landscape. 1. Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality materials and include: a. Stucco; b. Unpainted or natural colored brick; c. Wood; d. Stone; e. Tinted and textured masonry units; or f. Other materials approved by the planning commission. 19 Page 193 of 230 9-1 New Business 2. Facade colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral, or earth tone colors. The use of high intensity colors, metallic colors, black or fluorescent colors is prohibited. 3. Exterior building materials on facades adjacent to public roads shall not include the following: a. Smooth -faced concrete or masonry block; b. Tilt -up concrete panels; or c. Pre -fabricated steel panels. F. Entryways. Entryway design elements and variations should give orientation and aesthetically pleasing character to the building. The following standards identify entryway design features: 1. Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined and visible customer entrances featuring no less than three of the following: a. Canopies or porticos; b. Overhangs; c. Recesses/projections; d. Arcades; e. Raised corniced parapets over the door; f. Peaked roof forms; g. Arches; h. Outdoor patios; i. Display windows; j. Architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design; or 20 Page 194 of 230 9-1 New Business k. Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting. G. Public Spaces. No less than five percent of the floor area shall be dedicated to interior or exterior public spaces. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.050 Site design. Large Scale Development shall be required to conform to all applicable provisions of this Chapter 17.80, including: A. Building Size. New development shall not exceed two hundred thousand gross square feet as a single tenant or combination of tenants in a single structure. Remodels and/or expansions of existing building shall not result in development exceeding two hundred thousand square feet as a single tenant or combination of tenants in a single structure. B. Building Height. New development and remodels and/or expansions of existing buildings shall not exceed forty feet in height. C. Parking. These regulations are intended to: 1. Reduce the "heat island effect" of the parking surface; 2. Encourage natural on -site processing of stormwater through landscape features designed to slow and filter polluted runoff; 3. Encourage groundwater recharge and/or reuse; 4. Reduce the overall scale of paved surfaces; 5. Minimize the utilitarian visual impact; And 6. Enhance pedestrian safety. 7. Lot Orientation. Parking areas shall provide safe, convenient, and efficient access for all types of vehicles, public transit, all alternative forms of travel, and pedestrians. They should be distributed around larger buildings in order to shorten distances to other buildings and public sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of the paved surface, and provide shared parking between businesses. Bike racks shall be located in well -lighted areas and placed in locations that are visible from store entrances and parking areas. 21 Page 195 of 230 9-1 New Business 8. Parking areas shall be planned as an accessory to the buildings they serve to achieve a high quality design and appearance. The parking area's utilitarian appearance should be minimized by utilizing effective landscaping, street furniture and other public amenities. 9. Parking lots should be designed to avoid causing erosion damage to grading and surrounding landscaping. Whenever possible, permeable paving systems shall be evaluated and utilized especially for overflow and employee parking areas. To reduce impervious surfaces, one-way drive aisles shall be incorporated into the design to the greatest extent possible. 10. Parking lots shall incorporate methods for stormwater management utilizing low impact development (LID) techniques including, but not limited to: a. End -of -island bioretention cell(s) with underdrain(s) and landscaping; b. Bioretention cells or biofiltration swales located around the parking perimeter; c. Breached curb drainage inlets (or curb cuts) in the end -of -island bioretention cells and bioretention strips to collect runoff; or d. Bioretention cells installed between lines of parking stalls to increase the total treatment surface area of these systems. 11. Parking and Vehicular Circulation. Parking facilities shall be recognized as transitional spaces where users change modes of travel, from car, bus, or bicycle to pedestrian. The design of those spaces shall therefore safely and attractively serve all modes, and provide safe walkways for pedestrians. 12. Surface Parking. No single parking area shall exceed one hundred fifty feet in length unless divided into two or more sub -areas by a building, internal landscaped street, or landscaped pedestrian way. 13. Parking lots shall be configured and designed to reduce the overall mass of paved surfaces. No more than seventy percent of the required or proposed off-street parking area for the entire property shall be located between the front (street adjacent) facade within the front yard of the principal building(s) and the primary abutting street unless the principal building(s) and/or parking lots are screened from view by secondary 22 Page 196 of 230 9-1 New Business development (such as restaurants), additional tree plantings, other landscaping, berms or screening. The planning commission shall approve all proposed screening and increases in parking according to the requirements listed herein. 14. No overnight camping shall be permitted in parking facilities authorized pursuant to Chapter 8.20 and Section 10.04.230. The property owner shall post and enforce policies to ensure compliance with this provision. D. Paving and Circulation Requirements. 1. All parking stalls and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or pavers surfacing except in employee and overflow parking areas where the use of gravel or other pervious surface material may be approved by the planning commission. The utilization of pavers or other approved pervious materials to provide for additional parking during times of high volume traffic is encouraged. 2. All areas within the parking area not used for parking stalls or maneuvering areas shall be landscaped. 3. Parking areas shall be designed to enable a car entering the parking area to move from one location to any other location within the parking area or premises without entering a street. E. Parking Sub -Areas. Unbroken rows of parking spaces shall not exceed sixteen spaces unless divided into two or more sub -areas by a building, internal landscaped street, significant planted dividers or islands or a landscaped pedestrian way. All islands shall be landscaped. 23 Page 197 of 230 9-1 New Business F. Number of Parking Spaces. The number of parking spaces provided shall be as required by MMC Section 17.09.220. The planning commission shall have the authority to grant bonuses to the required number of parking spaces; provided, that any additional bonuses may be granted by the planning commission upon approval of the landscape plan or if alternative energy is incorporated into the lighting and/or shading of the parking lot. Parking bonuses may be approved by the planning commission as allowed in subsection (G) of this section. G. Parking Bonuses. The City shall use the following standards when evaluating the landscape design and granting parking bonuses. 1. Additional shade coverage exceeding the fifty percent requirement by fifteen percent may allow up to ten percent parking area increases. 2. The use of solar energy panels for lighting and/or shade structures shall allow additional parking bonuses of ten percent based on a fifteen percent solar panel coverage of the parking area. 3. Other valid options for bonuses as proposed by the applicant and approved by the City may be used in lieu of the increases in shade or solar panels if the intent of the regulations is met or exceeded. Such options shall include solar panels located on the roofs of structures and green roofs used to absorb water runoff from principal uses. H. Storm Water Systems. Storm water system design shall emphasize water quality treatment and ground water recharge. The site storm water system shall capture all site runoff, provide water quality treatment through the use of appropriate structural BMPs, and discharge 24 Page 198 of 230 9-1 New Business the storm water to the public storm water system at a rate that does not exceed the pre - developed rate for the project site for the ten-year and one -hundred -year storm events. In the event that the property cannot drain to the public storm water system, storm water may be discharged onto or across adjacent properties provided that easements permitting such use are executed with the respective landowners. Required additional storm water conveyance systems shall be subject to approval by the City and shall be constructed at the applicant's cost. RIBBON CURB in. STANDARD CURB AND GUTTER I. Rear and Side Facades. Side and rear facades shall adhere to the requirements outlined in Section 17.80.040(A). Architectural and landscaping features should mitigate to the maximum extent practicable the impacts of blank walls, loading areas, storage areas, HVAC units, garbage receptacles and other accessory features. 1. The minimum setback for any building facade shall be twenty-five feet. Where the facade faces adjacent residential zones an earthen berm shall be installed, no less than six feet in height, containing at a minimum a double row of evergreen or deciduous trees planted at intervals of twenty feet trunk to trunk. Additional landscaping may be required by the planning commission to effectively buffer adjacent land use as deemed appropriate. All additional landscape requirements of the landscape ordinance shall apply. J. Outdoor Storage, Trash Collection, and Loading Areas. Loading areas and outdoor storage areas exert visual and noise impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. These areas, when visible from adjoining properties and/or public streets, shall be screened from view of adjacent public or private rights -of -way or neighboring properties. Appropriate locations for loading and outdoor storage areas include areas between buildings, where more than one building is located on a site and such buildings are not more than forty feet apart, or on those sides of buildings that do not have customer entrances. 1. Areas for outdoor storage, truck parking, trash collection or compaction, utility meters, HVAC equipment or other such equipment, similar uses, and similar service functions shall be screened from view from adjacent public or private rights -of -way or neighboring properties. Materials, colors, and designs of 25 Page 199 of 230 9-1 New Business screening walls, fences and covers shall conform to those used as predominant materials, colors and designs of the building. Areas for outdoor storage, trash collection or compaction, loading, or other such uses shall not be located within thirty feet of any public street, public sidewalk, or internal pedestrian way. 2. Delivery and loading operations shall conform to Chapter 17.74, Noise. 3. Delivery and loading areas shall be substantially set back from a residential use or residentially zoned property that is adjacent to the site. A landscape buffer, or other approved buffering, of at least thirty feet in width shall be provided adjacent to the delivery and loading area where it adjoins residential uses or zones. The landscape buffer shall include evergreen shrubs and/or trees plus deciduous canopy trees at regular intervals to provide noise, light, and visual screening. 4. If the delivery and loading spaces are located within an enclosed building or underground, no such setback and buffer area shall be required. 5. Outdoor storage of chemicals, fertilizers and other materials that pose a potential source of groundwater pollution shall be stored in a contained area that prevents leakage into the storm water system or into the groundwater. Environmental Protection Agency regulations or other regulations shall be followed. K. Pedestrian/Bicycle Accessibility. This subsection sets forth standards for public sidewalks and internal pedestrian circulation systems that can provide user-friendly pedestrian access as well as pedestrian safety, shelter, and convenience within the center grounds. 1. Sidewalks at least six feet in width shall be provided along all sides of the project site that abut a public or private right-of-way. The planning commission may waive this requirement as part of the development plan if a suitable alternative is proposed. 2. Continuous internal pedestrian walkways, no less than five feet in width, shall be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrances of all principal buildings on the site. At a minimum, walkways shall connect focal points of activity such as, but not limited to, parking areas, street crossings, building and store entry points, and shall feature landscaping as per requirements outlined in this chapter. 26 Page 200 of 230 9-1 New Business 3. Walkways shall be provided through parking lots. A paved walkway or sidewalk must be provided for safe walking areas through parking lots greater than one hundred fifty feet in length (measured either parallel or perpendicular to the street front). Walkways shall be provided every third parking aisle, or at a distance of not less than one hundred fifty feet between paths (whichever is the least restrictive). Such access routes through parking areas shall be separated from vehicular parking and travel lanes by use of contrasting paving materials which may be raised above the vehicular pavement. Speed tables shall not be used to satisfy this requirement. 4. Sidewalks, no less than five feet in width, shall be provided along the full length of the building along any facade featuring a customer entrance, and along any facade abutting public parking areas. Such sidewalks shall be located at least six feet from the facade of the building to provide planting beds for foundation landscaping. 5. All internal pedestrian walkways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials such as pavers, 27 Page 201 of 230 9-1 New Business bricks, or scored and tinted concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways. Bike racks shall be located in well -lighted areas and placed in locations that are visible from store entrances and/or parking areas 6. Public bicycle and pedestrian paths, trails, and lanes a minimum of ten feet in width shall be provided across the site as necessary to implement the Grand County non -motorized master trails plan as approved by the city council and in effect at the time of application. All such easement widths shall be contingent upon the type of trail proposed and may vary. Such trails shall provide connections to existing and/or future trails. 7. Bicycle lanes or paths shall be provided from an adjacent street to bicycle parking areas near a primary entrance of structures. 8. The applicant shall provide street stub outs, trails, and sidewalks as necessary to promote efficient circulation and connectivity with adjacent developed parcels or undeveloped parcels that are likely to develop. (Ord. 12-07 (part), 2012: Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.060 Signage. Large Scale Developments as defined by this Chapter shall be required to follow the provisions of Chapter 15.44 (Sign Code). In addition, the following provisions shall apply: 28 Page 202 of 230 9-1 New Business A. Sign Color. Sign colors shall be low reflectance, subtle, neutral, or earth tone colors. Use of high -contrast colors in all wall and monument signs is prohibited. B. Sign Types. Corporate or retail signage shall be limited to internally illuminated and channeled wall signs and monument signs and meet Dark Sky standards. Maximum sign square footage, height and all other requirements shall be governed by Chapter 15.44. C. All freestanding signs shall be monument style: i.e., mounted on a base (above grade) of wood, brick or stone, which is detached from any building and built with continuous background surface from the ground up. (Ord. 12-07 (part), 2012: Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.070 Landscaping. A. All planter beds and tree planters shall be bordered by a concrete curb not less than six inches in height adjacent to the parking surface except where areas of landscape are used for storm water detention. If used in this manner, all asphalt abutting landscaping shall terminate with a concrete ribbon curb one and one-half feet in width and ten inches in thickness. B. All plants and irrigation systems shall be installed according to the landscape installation guidelines shown on the approved landscape plan. The owner shall guarantee the quality of work, health and condition of plants and installation of materials including, but not limited to, plant types, size, spacing, and irrigation systems. Prior to final acceptance of the project and issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the city shall inspect and certify that the installation is in compliance with the approved plans and specifications. All corrections, adjustments, and/or replacement of landscape elements and execution of a landscape maintenance agreement shall be done prior to final approval by the City. In the event corrections cannot be made or installation cannot be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the City shall require a cash deposit equal in value to the amount of one and one-half the cost of the landscaping project. A cash deposit is returned only when the City gives final approval of the project. C. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained in good condition by the property owner. Failure to maintain shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable as established in Chapters 17.75 and 17.78 and Section 12.24.160. D. Any changes to an approved landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the alteration taking place. E. Landscaping Materials and Spaces. Required landscaping shall be limited to the following materials and spaces: 1. Living ground cover; 29 Page 203 of 230 9-1 New Business 2. Permeable, continuous non -living ground cover; 3. Living plant life other than ground cover; 4. Retained native vegetation; 5. Natural or manufactured features, including but not limited to boulders and planters; 6. Pedestrian ways; and 7. Public spaces. F. Landscaping Materials and Design Mix. Separate sections of landscaping shall be composed of the required materials in any combination as follows: 1. Living plant life other than ground cover or natural vegetation shall have a minimum coverage of five percent; 2. Living ground cover shall have a maximum coverage of eighty percent; 3. Permeable non -living ground cover shall have a maximum coverage of twenty percent; 4. Natural or manufactured features shall have a maximum coverage of fifteen percent; 5. Pedestrian ways or public spaces shall have a maximum coverage of fifty percent. 6. Plant materials shall be sized and spaced to achieve immediate effect and shall not be less than a five -gallon container for specimen shrubs, a 15-gallon container for trees, and a one gallon container for mass planting, unless otherwise approved by the land use authority. G. Plant Materials and Landscape Design Standards. 1. Plants selected for landscape areas shall consist of plants that are well suited to the micro -climate and soil conditions at the project site. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together as much as possible. 2. Turf areas shall be limited to areas with suitable shade and shall not be allowed in spaces narrower than ten feet wide. Turf shall not be used in more than ten 30 Page 204 of 230 9-1 New Business percent of total landscape area, and should be located in places where people will use it. 3. For projects located at the interface between urban areas and natural open space non -irrigated, highly drought tolerant plants shall be selected that will blend with the native vegetation and are fire resistant or retardant. Plants with low level fuel volume or high moisture content shall be emphasized. Plants which tend to accumulate excessive amount of dead wood or debris shall be avoided. 4. Areas with a slope greater than thirty-three percent shall be landscaped with deep rooting, water conserving plants for erosion control and soil stabilization. 5. Parking strips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet wide shall be landscaped with water conserving plants. 6. Trees. H. Irrigation Systems. 1. A detailed irrigation plan shall be drawn to the same scale as the landscape plan and shall contain the following information: a. Layout of irrigation system and summary legend outlining the type and size of all components of the system, including manufacture name and model number with approved equals; b. Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in pounds per square inch for each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with sprinklers; and 2. Plant type a monthly irrigation schedule shall be prepared that covers the initial one -hundred -twenty -day plant establishment period and the typical long-term uses period. The schedule shall consist of a table with the following information for each valve: a. (e.g., turf, trees, low water plants); b. Irrigation type (e.g., drip, bubblers, sprinklers); c. Flow rate in gallons per minute; 31 Page 205 of 230 9-1 New Business d. Run time in minutes; e. Frequency of run (number of days per week); and f. Cycle time to avoid runoff. I. Building Foundation Landscaping. A minimum of fifty percent of a facade length containing a primary customer entrance shall have a foundation landscaped area extending at least six feet out from the building. All other facades that can be viewed from existing public rights -of -way shall have foundation landscaping extending a minimum of eighty percent of the facade length. J. Parking Lot Landscaping. 1. Large parking areas should be enhanced with additional landscaping. Creative site design, to include preservation of existing stands of trees and clustered landscaped areas, is encouraged over symmetrical rows of small landscaped islands. 2. To the greatest extent possible, landscape islands shall be designed so that plant material is not located on the first one foot of the edge of the island, where it is most likely to be trampled by individuals exiting and entering parked vehicles. Such edge shall be mulched or paved with porous paving materials such as pavers. a. Landscaping. Parking lot landscaping is an important element in reducing reflective heating, controlling water runoff and improving the aesthetics of a site. Increasing the landscape requirements may also help in the adaptive reuse of large scale retail buildings. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained as established elsewhere in this section. b. Parking lot dividers, islands, planters and planting areas shall be a minimum of six feet wide at the widest point, and six feet long except that all new or retrofitted tree planters shall be a minimum of nine feet by seven feet, measured to the outside perimeter of the planter, and shall have no less than forty-eight square feet of permeable soil planting area. c. Landscaping shall be used to define parking areas, primary vehicular drives and pedestrian areas in an aesthetically and environmentally pleasing manner. 32 Page 206 of 230 9-1 New Business d. Landscaped areas shall be distributed throughout the entire parking area as evenly as is appropriate in the design of the park facility. 3. Where trees already exist, the parking lot shall be designed to make the best use of this existing growth and shade wherever it is reasonably possible. 4. Landscaping shall include shrubs, trees, vines, ground covers, hedges, flowers, bark, chips, decorating cinders, gravel, and similar material which will improve the appearance of parking areas. a. Tree Requirements. Off-street open parking areas shall provide fifty percent or more of shade coverage at the time of maturity of the trees. To achieve this coverage the applicant shall: i. Design, where possible, north/south oriented parking areas to provide maximum shade; ii. Plant at least one medium or large-scale tree for every three parking stalls; iii. Utilize a diversity of tree species that have the ability to survive the climate zone. b. The minimum size tree planted shall be no less than a one -and -one -half - inch tree measured at four feet from the base of the tree and sized to specifications according to the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) Low water use and "native" plant materials shall be used to the greatest extent possible. Problematic trees having shallow or invasive roots or having brittle or weak branching structure are prohibited. All trees shall be planted and maintained according to the landscaping plan detail sheet and in such a manner to maximize the growth, health and longevity of the plantings. Parking lot trees adaptable to the Spanish Valley environment shall be selected and planted according to the appropriate tree species sized for planters with various dimensions and approved by the urban forester. c. Trees shall be maintained in accordance with Chapter 12.24, Tree Stewardship. Violations shall be punishable as established in Sections 12.24.150 and 12.24.160. d. The interior of all vehicular use areas shall be landscaped so as to define parking isles and limit unbroken rows of parking and provide for 33 Page 207 of 230 9-1 New Business pedestrian accessibility and safety. Ends of parking rows and corner areas shall be curbed and landscaped. K. Internal Pedestrian Walkway Landscaping. All internal pedestrian walkways, as required by this Chapter, shall feature adjoining landscaped areas that include trees, shrubs, benches, flower beds, ground covers, or other such materials for no less than fifty percent of their length. L. Parking Lot Trees Required. All proposed parking areas shall have shade trees planted at spacing no greater than forty feet trunk to trunk around the entire perimeter, with exception of those areas where the placement of trees would constitute a clear visual safety hazard. All landscaped islands in the interior of parking lots shall have, at a minimum, one large shade tree every forty feet. Each separate landscaped island or area shall contain a minimum of one hundred sixty-five square feet, shall have a minimum dimension of eight feet in any direction and shall include at least one tree. Trees shall be required within the interior planting islands of any vehicular use area exceeding four thousand five hundred square feet. M. Adjacent Buffer Required. A landscaped buffer of at least fifteen feet in width shall be required along the entire edge of any parking lot or the edge of a building facade without a primary or pedestrian oriented entrance when adjacent to a public right-of-way. The landscaped buffer shall incorporate canopy shade trees planted at a minimum of thirty feet on - center for the buffer area. N. Screening. 1. Seventy-five percent of the lot frontage adjacent to any arterial street, exclusive of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, shall provide screening of parking areas by means of on -site buildings, landscaping, decorative walls and retaining walls, or other approved methods which may include primary structures. Additional screening of on -site parking shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission. 2. Fifty percent of the lot frontage adjacent to all other streets and adjacent properties shall provide screening of on -site parking by means of on -site buildings, decorative walls, decorative retaining walls, landscaping, or other buildings and shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission. 3. Lot frontage adjacent to residential uses or residential zoning districts shall provide screening of on -site parking by means of walls, landscaping, or buildings. O. Minimum Vegetation Size. No required canopy and shade tree planting shall be less than one -and -one -half -inch caliper, measured at breast height, at the time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of seven feet in height at the time of planting. 34 Page 208 of 230 9-1 New Business P. Installation and Maintenance. All landscape materials required by this section shall be installed in accordance with standard practices of horticultural professionals and in good and workmanlike manner and shall be maintained by the property owner in good condition. 1. All applicants for landscape plan approval shall file a maintenance schedule and a scope of maintenance work with the zoning administrator. At minimum the maintenance schedule shall include the following: a. Any damaged or dead trees, shrubs or ground cover shall be replaced promptly for the life of the building. b. Maintenance of landscaped areas shall include: i. Continuous operations of removal of weeds; ii. Mowing, trimming, edging, cultivation; iii. Reseeding; iv. Plant replacement; v. Appropriate fertilization, spraying; vi. Control of pests, insects and rodents by nontoxic methods whenever possible; vii. Watering with an automatic irrigation system is required; and viii. Other operations necessary to assure normal plant growth. 2. Irrigation systems shall be maintained in good operating condition to promote the conservation of water. 3. The obligation for continuous maintenance shall be binding on the applicant for landscape plan approval, to any subsequent owners of the property, or other parties having a controlling interest in the property. (Ord. 12-07 (part), 2012: Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008). 17.80.80 Submittal requirements. A. In addition to those submittal documents specified in Chapter 17.67 (Site Plan Review), the applicant shall submit the following. B. Engineering Plans and Studies. All drawings and reports listed in this section shall be stamped by a professional engineer holding a current license in the state of Utah. The Applicant shall submit the following without exception: 35 Page 209 of 230 9-1 New Business 1. Traffic Impact Study. A report that presents pre- and post -development traffic estimates and level of service values for all streets and intersections that will be impacted by the proposed development. 2. Water System Study. A report that presents the proposed development's fire flow and peak use requirements, and analyzes existing system capacity. 3. Storm Drainage Study. A report that presents pre- and post -development runoff flow estimates for the site, detention volume requirements, proposed BMPs, and all other information necessary to allow for review of the proposed drainage plan. 4. Construction Drawings and Specifications. A package that at a minimum shall show site utilities, site grading, surface improvements, internal traffic circulation, easements, and required traffic signage. 5. Affected Entities. A listing by name, address, and telephone number of all affected entities, as defined in this Chapter, with respect to the project site. C. Architectural Plans and Presentations. All drawings and reports listed in this section shall be prepared by an architect or landscape architect as appropriate, holding a current license in the state of Utah. The requirements for a site plan as listed in Section 17.09.660 shall be followed when preparing an application for review. Applicant shall also submit the following: 1. Conceptual Drawings. The package shall, at a minimum, include the following: a. Site plan views showing building locations, parking areas with space totals, pedestrian and vehicular circulation routes, public trails and pathways, landscaped areas, and screening; b. Elevation views of all proposed buildings showing scaled architectural details, massing, height, screening of roof top units from all adjacent properties, especially those lands with higher elevations, and other design features; and c. Illustrative drawings, examples, or mock-ups showing the materials, colors and typical views from adjacent public streets of all proposed buildings. d. Outdoor Lighting. 36 Page 210 of 230 9-1 New Business i. Lighting shall meet the requirements of Section 17.09.660(G) and be full cutoff downward directed fixtures and no light shall be emitted beyond the project site. The applicant must provide an exterior lighting plan that quantifies light coverage upon the project site and provides information on how outdoor lighting will be accomplished to minimize impacts on adjacent properties or roadways. ii. To minimize any indirect overflow of light on adjacent properties, the height of any proposed parking lot light standard shall not be taller than light standards in surrounding neighborhood residential zones and should stair step down to a lower height when close to neighboring residential uses or residentially zoned areas. In no case shall the height of the light standards exceed twenty-five feet. Spotlights of any kind that are mounted on building walls are not permitted. 1. Signage Plan. A plan showing the location, size, height, materials, lighting methods, colors and incorporated logos of all proposed corporate and retail signage within the development. A sign permit is required under a separate application as set forth in Chapter 15.44 and Section 17.09.470. 2. Landscape Plan. A detailed plan showing all proposed landscape treatments including planting locations and species for all planted areas; surfacing for hardscaped areas; fences, wall and/or other screening devices; and proposed irrigation systems. D. Adoptive Reuse and Renewal Plan. Applicants for Large Scale retail developments shall submit the following: 1. A building design plan that allows for and facilitates reuse of the building in the event the building is abandoned or vacated. 2. A building renewal plan that provides for maximum opportunity for rehabilitation or redevelopment of the structure in the event of abandonment, vacating of property, or relocation by the original occupants. The plan shall include a maintenance plan for normal repairs and upkeep of the main building, accessory buildings, "pad" buildings, parking lots and hard surfaces, landscaping, and signage, including the elimination of "ghost" signage. (Ord. 12-07 (part), 2012: Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 37 Page 211 of 230 9-1 New Business 17.80.090 Adaptive Reuse/renewal. Large Scale Retail Developments as defined in this Chapter shall be constructed in a manner that includes specific elements for adaptation for multi -tenant re -use. Such elements may include, but are not limited to, compartmentalized construction, including plumbing, electrical service, and HVAC. A. Building design shall plan for: 1. The interior subdivision of the structure into separate tenancies; 2. Facades that readily adapt to multiple entrances and adapt to entrances on all but one side of the building; 3. Parking lot designs that are shared by establishments or are linked by safe and functional pedestrian connections; 4. Landscaping designs that complement the multiple entrance design; and 5. Other elements of design which facilitate the multi -tenant re -use of the building and site. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.100 Abandoned building or vacancy supplementary regulations. A. The city may determine that a Large Scale Retail Development, or any part thereof, has been abandoned or vacated. For purposes of this chapter, an "abandoned" or "vacated" building shall be determined by meeting any of the following criteria: 1. A declaration by the owner of the establishment of the intent to go out of business at that location; 2. The cessation of business by the establishment at that location for a period of not less than twelve consecutive months. B. The following requirements apply to any owner of property subject to this chapter on which an abandoned establishment exists: 1. Within ninety days of the city's determination of abandonment or vacancy, the owner of such property shall submit to the city an updated reuse plan that addresses maintenance, active re -marketing, and/or reuse of the facility. The plan shall comply with existing city zoning code in effect at the time of abandonment. The plan shall be subject to approval by the City Council. 38 Page 212 of 230 9-1 New Business 2. If the owner fails or refuses to maintain the property during the period of time when the establishment is abandoned or vacated the City, as allowed by the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Building Code, may elect to perform, or contract for the performance of, maintenance functions. The owner shall be liable to reimburse the city for all such reasonable maintenance costs. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) 17.80.110 Financial Assurance. The applicant shall deliver a Development Improvements Agreement (DIA) and other financial assurances and dedications as provided by Chapter 17.67, or as otherwise required by the development approvals. 17.80.120 Development Improvements Agreement Required. A. In addition to all other provisions applicable to DIAs under Chapter 17.67, a DIA issued under this Chapter may address: Improvements guarantees for all required public improvements and for adaptive reuse and renewal; B. All required dedications of utilities or right-of-way, utility easements, exactions, and impact fees; C. Provisions regarding compliance with abandoned building and maintenance requirements; and D. Any other terms and conditions as dictated by the attributes of the project, the Code, or this Chapter. (Ord. 08-10 (part), 2008) In addition, Chapter 17.31, governing the RC Resort Commercial Zone shall be amended with the addition of the following subsection: CHAPTER 17.31 RC RESORT COMMERCIAL ZONE Chapter 17.31 is hereby amended as follows: 17.31.020 B. Large Scale Retail Prohibited; Large Scale Commercial Uses Allowed. As defined in Chapter 17.80, Large Scale Retail Development comprising a retail use in a single building in 39 Page 213 of 230 9-1 New Business excess of thirty thousand square feet is not permitted in the Resort Commercial (RC) zoning district. Other uses permitted in this Chapter 17.31 which would constitute Large Scale Commercial Development, e.g. lodging related uses in excess of thirty thousand square feet, are permitted in the RC zoning district, subject to the criteria in Chapter 17.80. All other uses permitted in the RC district shall be subject to the remaining criteria of this Chapter 17.31. 17.31.030 A. 6. Maximum height: shall be 40 feet for principle structures and 16 feet for accessory structures; Approved by a majority vote of the Moab City Council. Dated this day of , 2017. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days from the date of publication. SIGNED: David L. Sakrison, Mayor ATTEST: Rachel Stenta, Recorder 40 Page 214 of 230 9-1 New Business Agenda Summary Moab City Council Meeting June 27, 2017 PL-17-91 Agenda ltem #: g-2 Title: Consideration to Adopt Resolution #42-2017, for the Approval of the Two -lot Desert Towers Minor Subdivision on Property Located at 261 East 200 South in the R-3 Zone. Staff Presenter(s): Jeff Reinhart, Planning Director Department: Planning and Zoning Applicant: Eve Tallman and Ralph Ferrara Background/Summary: This two -lot minor subdivision is in the R-3, Multi family Residential Zone. The application for this subdivision creates two lots from a single lot that is 20,790 square feet (.48 acre) in size. The proposed Lot 1 will consist of 14,789 square feet, and Lot 2 will have an area of 6,001 square feet. Both lots exceed the required lot size of 5,000 square feet for a single-family residence. The street frontage of Lot 2 is 70 lineal feet and exceeds the frontage requirement of 50 feet. Lot 1, a flag lot, has a frontage of twenty feet, as required by MMC 17.06, Definitions, and exceeds the dimensional requirements of the R-3. MMC Section 16.08.020 allows for exceptions to the final plat hearing process for minor subdivisions of five lots or less. These applications must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and referred to Council with a recommendation, as noted below. "MMC Section 16.08.020, Exceptions --Final plat, discusses the process and required documents In subdivisions of less than five lots, land may be sold after recording of a plat, if all the following conditions are met: A. The subdivision plan shall have been approved by the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the city engineer, the city attorney, other agencies the zoning administrator deems necessary, and the city council; B. The subdivision is not traversed by lines of a proposed street, and does not require the dedication of any land for street or other purposes; C. Each lot within the subdivision meets the frontage width and area requirements of the zoning title or has been granted a variance from such requirements by the appeal authority; D. All final plat requirements shall be complied with; E. All provisions of Chapter 16.20 of this title shall be complied with; and F. The water supply and sewage disposal shall have been approved by the utility supervisor. " MMC Section 16.20 discusses the required improvements such as sewers, storm water, and streets that are typically constructed to serve the property. In this case, the improvements were completed as part of the original Moab Townsite many years ago, and currently serve the property. Section 16.20 is included below for your information. l Page 215 of 230 9-2 New Business Page 2 of 4 City Council June 27, 20I7 PL-17-91 Desert Towers Minor Subdivision The Planning Commission reviewed this application on June 8, 2017, and by the adoption of Planning Resolution #30-2017, voted 3-0 to send the application to Council with a favorable recommendation. Staff Recommendation: Staff agrees with the Planning Commission and recommends that the Council adopt Resolution #42-2017 and approve the Desert Towers Subdivision. Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Resolution #42-2017, to approve the plat of the Desert Towers Two -lot Minor Subdivision. Attachment(s): Copy of Resolution #42-2017 Plat Aerial Chapter 16.20 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Sections: 16.20.010 Certification required. 16.20.020 Sewers and sewerage facilities. 16.20.030 Stormwater drainage. 16.20.040 Storm drainage. 16.20.050 Street improvements. 16.20.060 Performance bonds. 16.20.010 Certification required. No final plat of a subdivision of land shall be recorded, except as provided in Section 16.08.020, without receiving a statement signed by the city zoning administrator certifying that the improvements described in the subdivider's plans and specifications meet the minimum requirements of all ordinances of the city, that they comply with the recommendations of the city engineer, the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the fire department, the utility supervisor, and other applicable agencies. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-55-1(part)) 16.20.020 Sewers and sewerage facilities. Where a public sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible (within two hundred feet from the outside boundary of a subdivision), the subdivider shall connect with such sanitary sewer and provide adequate sewer lines accessible to the property line of each lot. The subdivider shall install a wye connection for each lot in the subdivision at the time the sewer main is laid. The sewer line will be stubbed in to all lots of record fronting the street before any paving is installed. When a subdivider is required to make connections to lots not in his subdivisions, the city shall credit the subdivider one hundred fifty dollars per lot. When service is late requested for said lots, the property owner will pay fees as stipulated in Section 13.08.050, Connection fees. Sewer connections and subdivision sewer systems shall be installed in accordance with the city specifications under the direction of the city engineer. Where a public sewer is not reasonably accessible, the subdivider, upon approval of the city council, may either install individual sewer facilities at his expense or require that builders provide such facilities as part of the construction of buildings or structures. Where individual sewerage facilities are to be installed, the city council shall be assured that the sanitary condition of the land will be fully safeguarded. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(1)) 16.20.030 Stormwater drainage. A stormwater drainage system subject to review by the city engineer and the approval of the public works director and city planner, shall be required by the city and be the responsibility of the project Page 216 of 230 9-2 New Business Page 3 of 4 City Council June 27, 20I7 PL-17-91 Desert Towers Minor Subdivision applicant. The system shall be separate and independent of the sanitary sewer system. The plans for the drainage system shall be prepared by a licensed engineer. The costs associated for this study shall be the sole responsibility of the project applicant. (Ord. 95-20 (part),1995: Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(2)) 16.20.040 Storm drainage. No ditch or canal shall be approved as suitable for the use of storm drainage water without the written permission of the appropriate ditch or canal company or of the water users for such use. No ditch or canal shall be used for stormwater unless adequately improved to handle such water as might be reasonably expected to flow from canal and ditch water, subdivision runoff, and other water expected to reach such canal or ditch. No ditch, canal or other waterway shall be permitted within properly dedicated or to be dedicated for public use. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(3)) 16.20.050 Street improvements. At least ten days prior to the commencement of construction, the subdivider shall furnish to the city engineer a complete set of construction plans and profiles of all streets, existing and proposed, within the subdivision. The city engineer shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty days from the receipt of the plans, notify the subdivider of approval or disapproval, and in case of disapproval of the reasons therefor. Such plans and profiles shall include: A. The designation of limits of work to be done; B. The location of the benchmark and its true elevation according to city datum, all profiles to be referred to that datum; C. Profiles which indicate the finished and existing grades for each side of the street. Separate profiles, clearly designated, shall be made for each side of the street; D. Construction plans which include the details of curb and gutter and street cross -sections, location and elevation of manholes, catchbasins and storm sewers, elevations and location of fire hydrants and any other detail necessary to simplify construction; E. Complete data for field layout and office checking; F. On curb returns, at least two additional control points for elevation besides those at points of curvature. Control points shall be staked in the field to insure drainage at intersections; G. The street address of the project; H. Grades of streets shall be as follows: 1. Arterial street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 5.0%, 2. Collector street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 7.0%, 3. Minor street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 12.0%; I. All streets within the city shall be improved with pavements bounded by integral concrete curbs and gutters to an overall width in accordance with the standards, rules and regulations adopted by the city council; J. Pavements shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the standards, rules and regulations adopted by the city council; K. All curbs and gutters on all streets shall be concrete of the standard high -back -type unit, not less than two feet, six inches in overall width, and not less than seven inches thick where the curb abuts the street pavement; L. Stormwater inlets and catchbasins shall be provided within the roadway improvements at points specified by the city engineer; M. All curb corners shall have a radius of not less than twenty-four feet and at intersections involving collector or major streets of not less than twenty-five feet. However, if in the opinion of the city engineer, a smaller radius would suffice, he may grant an exception therefrom; N. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the continuation of the existing streets in adjoining areas and shall provide access to unsubdivided adjoining areas insofar as such continuation or access shall be deemed necessary by the planning commission. New streets must connect with existing public streets; O. Minor streets shall approach the arterial or collector streets at an angle of not less than eighty degrees; P. Fire hydrants shall be installed in all subdivisions in accordance with the regulations of the fire department; Page 217 of 230 9-2 New Business Page 4 of 4 City Council June 27, 20I7 PL-17-91 Desert Towers Minor Subdivision Q. Street lights shall be installed in all subdivisions in the number and location specified by the city. Installation shall be in accordance with the regulations of the power company; R. Open ditches or canals shall not be allowed within or adjoining a subdivision except along rear or side lot lines. The subdivider shall work with the irrigation, drainage or ditch companies as to: 1. Methods of covering, realigning or eliminating ditches or canals within or adjoining the subdivision, 2. The size of pipe and culverts required, 3. The responsibility for the periodic inspection, cleaning and maintenance of such ditches, pipes and culverts. In cases where canals or ditches cross public roads or proposed public roads, specifications and grades for pipe or culvert must be approved by the city engineer; S. The subdivider shall install a six-foot, nonclimbable chain -link fence, or its equivalent along all open ditches, canals or waterways, nonaccess streets, open reservoirs or bodies of water, and other such features of potentially hazardous nature, on crossing or contiguous to the property being subdivided, except on those features which the planning commission shall determine would not be a hazard to life, or where the conforming structure would not create a hazard to the safety of the public; T. The subdivider shall install curbs, gutter, and sidewalks on existing and proposed streets in all subdivisions, including on the rear of such lots as back on arterial streets when the planning commission determines that pedestrian access along said arterial street is necessary; U. Street name signs, conforming to the design and specifications and in the number provided by the standards, rules and regulations of the city, shall be provided by the developer at all street intersections. Installation shall be made by the developer and inspected by the city. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(4)) 16.20.060 Performance bonds. A. After final approval but before recordation of the final plat, the developer must complete all improvements required in the subdivision agreement with the city or in lieu thereof, the subdivider may guarantee the installation thereof with a bond and sureties guaranteeing the standards of improvements. The bond shall be approved by the city council and the city attorney. 1. The subdivider may furnish and file with the city council a bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the cost of the improvements not previously installed as determined by the city engineer to assure the installation of such improvements within a two-year period. The bond will be guaranteed by a collateral pledge of property, tangible or intangible, satisfactory to the city council and the city attorney. 2. The subdivider may deposit in escrow with an escrow holder approved by the city council an amount of money equal to one and one-half times the cost of the improvements not previously installed as determined by the city engineer to assure the installation of such improvements within a two-year period or, if otherwise provided by the city council, a shorter or longer period. The escrow agreement aforesaid shall be approved by the city council and the city attorney. B. Whenever the subdivider develops a subdivision a portion at a time, such development shall be in an orderly manner and in such a way that the required improvements will be continuous and all of the improvements will be made available for the full, effective and practical use and enjoyment thereof by the lessees or grantees of any of the lands subdivided within the time hereinbefore specified. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-2) Page 218 of 230 9-2 New Business RESOLUTION #42-2017 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESERT TOWERS SUBDIVISION, A TWO LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION, OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 261 EAST 200 SOUTH WHEREAS, Eve Tallman and Ralph Ferrara, "Owners" of a .48-acre parcel of land located at 261 East 200 South, Moab, Utah 84532, has applied for a minor subdivision to create two lots; and WHEREAS, the Owners submitted to the City of Moab the appropriate application and documents for review and approval of the proposed two -lot minor subdivision as required in MMC Chapter 16.08.020; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the R-3, Multi -family Residential Zone and the proposed use of single family dwelling is an allowed uses as established in MMC 17.45,020; and WHEREAS, Owner desires to subdivide the .48 acre (20,790 square feet) Lot 1, Block 9 of the Moab Townsite, into a flag lot as defined in MMC Chapter 17.06, Definitions, that will have 14,789 square feet in area, and a lot consisting of 6,001 square feet as allowed in MMC 17.45.030; and WHEREAS, the proposed dimensions for lot frontage meet or exceed the minimum lot width of 50 linear feet adjacent to a street for Lot 1 (MMC Chapter 17.45), and the lot width of 20 linear feet for a flag -shaped lot MMC Chapter17.06); and WHEREAS, the Moab Planning Commission reviewed the application for the Desert Towers Subdivision in a regularly scheduled meeting on June 8, 2017, to review the application and subsequently adopted Resolution 30-2017, recommending conditional approval to the City Council in accordance with MMC Chapter 16.08.020 that allows a minor subdivision of less than five (5) lots to be reviewed without a public hearing if: A. The subdivision plan shall have been approved by the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the city engineer, the city attorney, other agencies the zoning administrator deems necessary, and the city council; B. The subdivision is not traversed by lines of a proposed street, and does not require the dedication of any land for street or other purposes; C. Each lot within the subdivision meets the frontage width and area requirements of the zoning title or has been granted a variance from such requirements by the appeal authority; D. All final plat requirements shall be complied with; E. All provisions of Chapter 16.20 of this title shall be complied with; and F. The water supply and sewage disposal shall have been approved by the utility supervisor and; WHEREAS, subsequent to the consideration of the Staff recommendation and having reviewed the technical aspects of the pertinent code sections, and pursuant to Planning Resolution 30-2017, the Commission found in a 3-0 vote, that the code requirements were met; and WHEREAS, the City Council (Council) reviewed the Commission's recommendation in a regularly scheduled public meeting on June 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, Council concurred with the Commission and determined that the proposed subdivision has met or can meet the requirements of the Moab Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Moab City Council, by the adoption of Resolution #42-2017, the final plat of the Desert Towers Subdivison, a two -lot minor Subdivision, is hereby approved as submitted. Resolution -2017 Page 1 of 2 Page 219 of 230 9-2 New Business PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council on June 27, 2017. SIGNED: David L. Sakrison, Mayor ATTEST: Rachel Stenta, Recorder Resolution #13-2016 Page 2 of 2 Page 220 of 230 9-2 New Business rMRECEIVEDAY 09 Z017 BY: CENTERLINE MONUMENT 200 SOUTH 200 EAST HYERS 01-609-0005 N 89°56'26" E 90.00' FINAL PLAT OF DESERT TOWERS SUBDIVISION A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN LOT 1, BLOCK 9, MOAB TOWNSITE, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN LOHNER 01-B09-0013 KEMPA 01-609-0004 X To N N d' N)p0°F16;(' W x231 X LOT 1 14,789 sq. ft. 0.34 acres SHED N 89°56'26" E 70.00' ^ X r` co X X X SOUTHWEST CORNER LOT 1, BLOCK 9, MOAB TOWNSITE X X X HOUSE LOT 2 6,001 sq. ft. 0.14 acres 70.00' X 20.00' ARCHLAND TOWNHOMES iG DIVISION OF FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 01-B09-0001 S 89°56'26" W 141.00' EAST STREET O 0 M 49.5' N 00'00'16" W I 100 N L II 300 S SITE S 89°56'26 W 90.00' POINT OF BEGINNING CURB AND GUTTER 200 SOUTH STREET S 89°56'26" W 561.09' GRAPHIC SCALE 20 0 10 20 1" (INCH) = 20 ' (FEET) LEGEND Centerline Monument w CENTERLINE MONUMENT 100 SOUTH 300 EAST CENTERLINE MONUMENT 200 SOUTH 300 EAST Surveyor's Certificate I, Lucas Blake, certify that I am a Professional Land Surveyor as prescribed under the laws of the state of Utah and that I hold license no. 7540504. I further certify that a land survey was made of the property described below, and have subdivided said tract of land into lots and streets hereafter to be known as DESERT TOWERS SUBDIVISION and that same has been correctly surveyed and staked on the ground as shown on this plat. Boundary Description Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 9, Moab Townsite and running thence North 00°00'16" West 231.00 feet along the west line of said Lot 1 to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 89°56'26 East 90.00 feet along the north line of said Lot 1; thence South 00°00'16" East 231.00 feet to the south line of said Lot 1; thence South 89°56'26" West 90.00 feet along the south line of said Lot 1 to the point of beginning. Contains 20,790 sq. ft. OR 0.48 acres. Date Lucas Blake License No. 7540504 OWNER'S DEDICATION Know all men by these presents that , the undersigned owners of the above described tract of land having caused same to be subdivided into lots and streets to be hereafter known — — as the — DESERT TOWERS SUBDIVISION do hereby dedicate for perpetual use of the public all parcels of land shown on this plat as intended for public use. In witness whereof have hereunto set A.D., 2017. RALPHFERRARA ON THE DAY OF this day of EVE TALLMAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT , 2017 PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY OF SIGNERS OF THE ABOVE OWNER'S DEDICATION, IN SAID STATE OF UTAH, THE IN NUMBER, WHO DULY ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT THEY SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES THEREIN MENTIONED. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOTARY PUBLIC RESIDING IN A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN LOT 1, BLOCK 9, MOAB TOWNSITE, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN RED DESE Land Surveying 4290 Zimmerman Lane Moab, UT 84532 435.260.0104 C Project Date Sheet 012-16 2/16/16 1 of 1 APPROVAL BY MOAB CITY MAYOR APPROVED THIS DAY OF AD, 2017, BY COUNTY RECORDER NO. STATE OF UTAH, GRAND COUNTY, RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF DATE BOOK PAGE FEE VICINITY MAP vi Property Corner Fence line MOAB CITY MAYOR ATTEST: COUNTY RECORDER 9-2 New Business 1 1 Z a> a> OLJ_ O O N O 1 inch = 50 feet 9-2 New Business Page 222 of 230 Agenda Summary Moab City Council Meeting June 27, 2017 PL-17-95 Agenda ltem #: 9-3 [Title: Consideration to Adopt Council Resolution #43-2017, Approving the Three -lot Silversteinville NE Subdivision on Property Located at 368 E 100 North in the R-3 Zone as Referred to Council by the Planning Commission. Staff Presenter(s): Jeff Reinhart, Planning Director Department: Planning and Zoning Applicant: Community Rebuilds Background/Summary: The Planning Commission reviewed the application in a regularly scheduled public meeting on June 22, 2017 and recommended approval of the subdivision. This minor subdivision is in the R-3, Multi family Residential Zone. The application creates three lots from a single lot that is 11,029 square feet (.25 acre) in size. The proposed Lot 1 will consist of 5,300 square feet, and Lot 2A (and 2B) will have a total lot area of 5,750 square feet. The lot lines for Lots 2A and B represent the area for a twin home. The street frontage of the existing lot is seventy (70) feet and the new lot widths will be 20 for Lot 1, a flag lot, and 50 feet for Lot 2. A flag lot must have a frontage of twenty feet, as required by MMC 17.06, Definitions. MMC Section 16.08.020 allows for exceptions to the final plat hearing process for minor subdivisions of five lots or less. These applications must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and referred to Council with a recommendation, as noted below. "MMC Section 16.08.020, Exceptions --Final plat, discusses the process and required documents In subdivisions of less than five lots, land may be sold after recording of a plat, if all the following conditions are met: A. The subdivision plan shall have been approved by the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the city engineer, the city attorney, other agencies the zoning administrator deems necessary, and the city council; B. The subdivision is not traversed by lines of a proposed street, and does not require the dedication of any land for street or other purposes; C. Each lot within the subdivision meets the frontage width and area requirements of the zoning title or has been granted a variance from such requirements by the appeal authority; D. All final plat requirements shall be complied with; E. All provisions of Chapter 16.20 of this title shall be complied with; and F. The water supply and sewage disposal shall have been approved by the utility supervisor. " 1 Page 223 of 230 9-3 New Business Page 2 of 4 City Council June 27, 2017 PL-17-95 Silversteinville NE Subdivision MMC Section 16.20 discusses the required improvements such as sewers, storm water, and streets that are typically constructed to serve the property. In this case, the improvements were completed as part of the original Moab Townsite many years ago, and currently serve the property. Section 16.20 is included below for your information. Staff Recommendation: Staff agrees with the Planning Commission and recommends approval of the Silversteinville NE Subdivision. Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Resolution #43-2017 and approve the Silversteinville NE Minor Subdivision as submitted. Attachment(s): Sections: 16.20.010 16.20.020 16.20.030 16.20.040 16.20.050 Resolution #43-2017 Plat Chapter 16.20 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Certification required. Sewers and sewerage facilities. Stormwater drainage. Storm drainage. Street improvements. 16.20.060 Performance bonds. 16.20.010 Certification required. No final plat of a subdivision of land shall be recorded, except as provided in Section 16.08.020, without receiving a statement signed by the city zoning administrator certifying that the improvements described in the subdivider's plans and specifications meet the minimum requirements of all ordinances of the city, that they comply with the recommendations of the city engineer, the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the fire department, the utility supervisor, and other applicable agencies. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-55-1(part)) 16.20.020 Sewers and sewerage facilities. Where a public sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible (within two hundred feet from the outside boundary of a subdivision), the subdivider shall connect with such sanitary sewer and provide adequate sewer lines accessible to the property line of each lot. The subdivider shall install a wye connection for each lot in the subdivision at the time the sewer main is laid. The sewer line will be stubbed in to all lots of record fronting the street before any paving is installed. When a subdivider is required to make connections to lots not in his subdivisions, the city shall credit the subdivider one hundred fifty dollars per lot. When service is late requested for said lots, the property owner will pay fees as stipulated in Section 13.08.050, Connection fees. Sewer connections and subdivision sewer systems shall be installed in accordance with the city specifications under the direction of the city engineer. Where a public sewer is not reasonably accessible, the subdivider, upon approval of the city council, may either install individual sewer facilities at his expense or require that builders provide such facilities as part of the construction of buildings or structures. Where individual sewerage facilities are to be installed, the city council shall be assured that the sanitary condition of the land will be fully safeguarded. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(1)) 16.20.030 Stormwater drainage. Page 224 of 230 9-3 New Business Page 3 of 4 City Council June 27, 2017 PL-17-95 Silversteinville NE Subdivision A stormwater drainage system subject to review by the city engineer and the approval of the public works director and city planner, shall be required by the city and be the responsibility of the project applicant. The system shall be separate and independent of the sanitary sewer system. The plans for the drainage system shall be prepared by a licensed engineer. The costs associated for this study shall be the sole responsibility of the project applicant. (Ord. 95-20 (part),1995: Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(2)) 16.20.040 Storm drainage. No ditch or canal shall be approved as suitable for the use of storm drainage water without the written permission of the appropriate ditch or canal company or of the water users for such use. No ditch or canal shall be used for stormwater unless adequately improved to handle such water as might be reasonably expected to flow from canal and ditch water, subdivision runoff, and other water expected to reach such canal or ditch. No ditch, canal or other waterway shall be permitted within properly dedicated or to be dedicated for public use. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(3)) 16.20.050 Street improvements. At least ten days prior to the commencement of construction, the subdivider shall furnish to the city engineer a complete set of construction plans and profiles of all streets, existing and proposed, within the subdivision. The city engineer shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty days from the receipt of the plans, notify the subdivider of approval or disapproval, and in case of disapproval of the reasons therefor. Such plans and profiles shall include: A. The designation of limits of work to be done; B. The location of the benchmark and its true elevation according to city datum, all profiles to be referred to that datum; C. Profiles which indicate the finished and existing grades for each side of the street. Separate profiles, clearly designated, shall be made for each side of the street; D. Construction plans which include the details of curb and gutter and street cross -sections, location and elevation of manholes, catchbasins and storm sewers, elevations and location of fire hydrants and any other detail necessary to simplify construction; E. Complete data for field layout and office checking; F. On curb returns, at least two additional control points for elevation besides those at points of curvature. Control points shall be staked in the field to insure drainage at intersections; G. The street address of the project; H. Grades of streets shall be as follows: 1. Arterial street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 5.0%, 2. Collector street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 7.0%, 3. Minor street: minimum grade 0.5%, maximum grade 12.0%; I. All streets within the city shall be improved with pavements bounded by integral concrete curbs and gutters to an overall width in accordance with the standards, rules and regulations adopted by the city council; J. Pavements shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the standards, rules and regulations adopted by the city council; K. All curbs and gutters on all streets shall be concrete of the standard high -back -type unit, not less than two feet, six inches in overall width, and not less than seven inches thick where the curb abuts the street pavement; L. Stormwater inlets and catchbasins shall be provided within the roadway improvements at points specified by the city engineer; M. All curb corners shall have a radius of not less than twenty-four feet and at intersections involving collector or major streets of not less than twenty-five feet. However, if in the opinion of the city engineer, a smaller radius would suffice, he may grant an exception therefrom; N. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the continuation of the existing streets in adjoining areas and shall provide access to unsubdivided adjoining areas insofar as such continuation or access shall be deemed necessary by the planning commission. New streets must connect with existing public streets; O. Minor streets shall approach the arterial or collector streets at an angle of not less than eighty degrees; Page 225 of 230 9-3 New Business Page 4 of 4 City Council June 27, 2017 PL-17-95 Silversteinville NE Subdivision P. Fire hydrants shall be installed in all subdivisions in accordance with the regulations of the fire department; Q. Street lights shall be installed in all subdivisions in the number and location specified by the city. Installation shall be in accordance with the regulations of the power company; R. Open ditches or canals shall not be allowed within or adjoining a subdivision except along rear or side lot lines. The subdivider shall work with the irrigation, drainage or ditch companies as to: 1. Methods of covering, realigning or eliminating ditches or canals within or adjoining the subdivision, 2. The size of pipe and culverts required, 3. The responsibility for the periodic inspection, cleaning and maintenance of such ditches, pipes and culverts. In cases where canals or ditches cross public roads or proposed public roads, specifications and grades for pipe or culvert must be approved by the city engineer; S. The subdivider shall install a six-foot, nonclimbable chain -link fence, or its equivalent along all open ditches, canals or waterways, nonaccess streets, open reservoirs or bodies of water, and other such features of potentially hazardous nature, on crossing or contiguous to the property being subdivided, except on those features which the planning commission shall determine would not be a hazard to life, or where the conforming structure would not create a hazard to the safety of the public; T. The subdivider shall install curbs, gutter, and sidewalks on existing and proposed streets in all subdivisions, including on the rear of such lots as back on arterial streets when the planning commission determines that pedestrian access along said arterial street is necessary; U. Street name signs, conforming to the design and specifications and in the number provided by the standards, rules and regulations of the city, shall be provided by the developer at all street intersections. Installation shall be made by the developer and inspected by the city. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-1(4)) 16.20.060 Performance bonds. A. After final approval but before recordation of the final plat, the developer must complete all improvements required in the subdivision agreement with the city or in lieu thereof, the subdivider may guarantee the installation thereof with a bond and sureties guaranteeing the standards of improvements. The bond shall be approved by the city council and the city attorney. 1. The subdivider may furnish and file with the city council a bond in an amount equal to one and one-half times the cost of the improvements not previously installed as determined by the city engineer to assure the installation of such improvements within a two-year period. The bond will be guaranteed by a collateral pledge of property, tangible or intangible, satisfactory to the city council and the city attorney. 2. The subdivider may deposit in escrow with an escrow holder approved by the city council an amount of money equal to one and one-half times the cost of the improvements not previously installed as determined by the city engineer to assure the installation of such improvements within a two-year period or, if otherwise provided by the city council, a shorter or longer period. The escrow agreement aforesaid shall be approved by the city council and the city attorney. B. Whenever the subdivider develops a subdivision a portion at a time, such development shall be in an orderly manner and in such a way that the required improvements will be continuous and all of the improvements will be made available for the full, effective and practical use and enjoyment thereof by the lessees or grantees of any of the lands subdivided within the time hereinbefore specified. (Ord. 13-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 22-5-2) Page 226 of 230 9-3 New Business RESOLUTION #43-2017 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SILVERSTEINVILLE NE SUBDIVISION, A THREE LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION, OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 368 EAST 100 NORTH WHEREAS, Community Rebuilds, "Owner" of a parcel of land 11,029 square feet (.25-acre) in size located at 368 East 100 North, Moab, Utah 84532, has applied for a minor subdivision to create a twinhome lot and a flag -shaped lot; and WHEREAS, Owner submitted to the City the appropriate application and documents for review and approval of a proposed three -lot minor subdivision as required in MMC Chapter 16.08.020; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the R-3, Multi -family Residential Zone and the proposed use is an allowed use as established in MMC 17.45,020; and WHEREAS, the subdivision of a lot that is 11,029 square feet in size into a flag -shaped lot of 5,300 square feet for a single family dwelling, and a twinhome lot of 5,750 square feet is in compliance with the dimensional requirements of the R-3 Multi -family Residential Zone; and WHEREAS, the Moab Planning Commission reviewed the application for the Silversteinville NE Subdivision in a regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2017, to review the application and subsequently adopted Resolution #34-2017, recommending approval to the City Council in accordance with MMC Chapter 16.08.020 that allows a minor subdivision of less than five (5) lots to be reviewed without a public hearing if: A. The subdivision plan shall have been approved by the planning commission, the planning coordinator, the city engineer, the city attorney, other agencies the zoning administrator deems necessary, and the city council; B. The subdivision is not traversed by lines of a proposed street, and does not require the dedication of any land for street or other purposes; C. Each lot within the subdivision meets the frontage width and area requirements of the zoning title or has been granted a variance from such requirements by the appeal authority; D. All final plat requirements shall be complied with; E. All provisions of Chapter 16.20 of this title shall be complied with; and F. The water supply and sewage disposal shall have been approved by the utility supervisor and; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission subsequent to the consideration of the Staff recommendation and having reviewed the technical aspects of the pertinent code sections, adopted Planning Resolution #34- 2017, recommending that the City Council approve the subdivision as submitted; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application and the recommendation of the Planning Commission in a public meeting held on June 27, 2017, and found that the requirements of the Moab Municipal Code have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, the application for the Silversteinville NE three -lot Subdivision is hereby approved as submitted. PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City Council on May 23, 2017. SIGNED: Resolution #-2017 Page 1 of 2 Page 227 of 230 9-3 New Business David L. Sakrison, Mayor ATTEST: Rachel Stenta, Recorder Resolution #-2017 Page 2 of 2 Page 228 of 230 9-3 New Business I FINAL PLAT OF SILVERSTEINVILLE NE SUBDIVISION Surveyor's Certificate A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN BLOCK 20, MOAB TOWNSITE, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN 100 NORTH STREET CURB AND GUTTER INSKIP 01-1320-0017 1 100 N - SITE 1 300 S 1 w O O EAST 70.00' 20.00' O O co 2 0 z SOUTH 125.00' O 25.00' SOUTH 36.0' LOT 2 3,249 sq. ft. 0.07 acres (TOWNHOUSE) 25.00' LOT 1 2,501 sq. ft. 0.06 acres (TOWNHOUSE) 1.0' EAST 30.00' LOT 3 5,300 sq. ft. 0.12 acres SOUTH 19.0' WEST 20.00' 2 0 07 WEST 50.00' GRAPHIC SCALE 20 0 10 20 1" (INCH) = 20 ' (FEET) POINT OF BEGINNING A=11.00' R=7.00' C=S 45°00'00" W CL=9.90' HERNANDEZ 01-620-0020 WEST 91.00' (TIE) STRAU B 01-1320-0019 NORTHEAST T CORNER BLOCK 20, MOAB TOWNSITE LEGEND v Centerline Monument WEST 49.58' 400 EAST STREET z ,2; E Q Ln w � m 0 v7 m 0 0 0 0 CENTERLINE MONUMENT 400 EAST CENTER STREET I, Lucas Blake, certify that I am a Professional Land Surveyor as prescribed under the laws of the state of Utah and that I hold license no. 7540504. I further certify that a land survey was made of the property described below, and have subdivided said tract of land into lots and streets hereafter to be known as SILVERSTEINVILLE NE SUBDIVISION and that same has been correctly surveyed and staked on the ground as shown on this plat. Boundary Description Beginning at a point West 91.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Block 20, Moab Townsite, and running thence South 100.00 feet; thence West 20.00 feet; thence South 81.00 feet; thence West 50.00 feet; thence North 181.00 feet; thence East 70.00 feet; Contains 11,050 sq. ft. OR 0.25 acres. Date Lucas Blake License No. 7540504 OWNER'S DEDICATION Know all men by these presents that , the undersigned owners of the above described tract of land having caused same to be subdivided into lots and streets to be hereafter known as the SILVERSTEINVILLE NE SUBDIVISION do hereby dedicate for perpetual use of the public all parcels of land shown on this plat as intended for public use. In witness whereof have hereunto set of A.D., 2017. ON THE DAY OF this day ACKNOWLEDGMENT , 2017 PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY OF SIGNERS OF THE ABOVE OWNER'S DEDICATION, IN SAID STATE OF UTAH, THE IN NUMBER, WHO DULY ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT THEY SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES THEREIN MENTIONED. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOTARY PUBLIC RESIDING IN A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN BLOCK 20, MOAB TOWNSITE, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 26 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN RED DESE Land Surveying 30 South 100 East Moab, UT 84532 435 259 8171 C Project 080-17 Date 6/1/17 Sheet 1 OF 1 APPROVAL BY MOAB CITY MAYOR APPROVED THIS DAY OF AD, 2017, BY COUNTY RECORDER NO. STATE OF UTAH, GRAND COUNTY, RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF VICINITY MAP Q Property Corner Fence line Page 229 of 230 MOAB CITY MAYOR ATTEST: DATE BOOK PAGE COUNTY RECORDER FEE 9-3 New Business GENERAL NOTES 1. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFIRM WITH IRC 2015, AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES 2. DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF STUD OR CONCRETE IN PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 3. DIMENSIONS ARE TO TOP OF PLATE OR TOP OF SUBFLOOR IN SECTION OR ELEVATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 4. DETAILS ARE TYPICAL. SIMILAR DETAILS APPLY IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. 5. VERIFY DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS AT THE JOB SITE. 6. ALL EXTERIOR WALLS ARE 2X6, ALL PLUMBING WALLS ARE 2X6, ALL OTHER ARE 2X4. 7. INSTALL BATT INSULATION BETWEEN STUDS AND JOIST AT ALL EXTERIOR WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS REQUIRED BY ENERGY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION. 8. WINDOW SIZES AND DOOR HEAD HEIGHTS ARE NOMINAL DIMENSIONS.REFER TO MANUFACTURER AND ACTUAL ROUGH OPEN SIZES. ALIGN ALL WINDOW HEADS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON DRAWINGS. CONFIRM ALL DOOR AND WINDOW HEIGHTS WITH OWNER BEFORE CONSTRUCTION. 9. WINDOW AND GLASS DOORS SHALL BE DOUBLE GLAZED PER ENERGY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS. 10. WHERE LOCATIONS OF WINDOWS ARE NOT DIMENSIONED, THEY SHALL BE CENTERED ON THE WALL OR PLACED TWO STUD WIDTHS FROM ADJACENT WALL AS INDICATED ON DRAWING. 11. ALL CHANGES IN FLOOR MATERIAL OCCUR AT CENTERLINE OF DOOR OR FRAMED OPENING UNLESS INDICATED ON PLANS. 12. ALL ATTICS, RAFTER SPACES, SOFFITS, CRAWL SPACES SHALL BE FULLY VENTILATED UNLESS DETAILED. c._1( Generated by REScheck-Web Software Compliance Certificate Project Community Rebuilds Single (C) Energy Code: Location: Construction Type: Project Type: Orientation: Conditioned Floor Area: Glazing Area Climate Zone: Permit Date: Permit Number: Construction Site: 364 E. 100 North Moab, Utah 84532 Utah Energy Conservation Code Moab, Utah Single-family New Construction Unspecified 864 ft2 17% 5 (4494 HDD) Owner/Agent: 548 Locust Lane Moab Moab, Utah 84532 435-260-0501 Designer/Contractor: Compliance: Passes using UA trade-off Compliance: 20.0% Better Than Code Maximum UA: 215 Your UA: 172 The % Better or Worse Than Code Index reflects how close to compliance the house is based on code trade-off rules. It DOES NOT provide an estimate of energy use or cost relative to a minimum -code home. 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