[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6374064,"mediaKeyId","2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea","parentId",2145132,"title","Spokane director reports 2024 combined-sewer overflow low; senior discount enrollment rises","audioSeconds",445,"startMs",195000,"endMs",640000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea&start=195&end=640","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea/thumbnail_195000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6374064/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Spokane-director-reports-2024-combined-sewer-overflow-low-senior-discount-enrollment-rises","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374064-0afaa586bcbe526a2d0cadd8ec1ac533/orig.mp4?Expires=1773545624&Signature=I~AZorGV7JDkzOZqZV8b1Uz4kfnDFUihxQpRo1MCpI07C8Ejxj22hlUE3xkuJhI9mAY~V7to7803n9J6~fjlS3LZBKRGfsshPjeBhPyx5vrFMjl-qGnSZq2mpDSN34JRWz2FFM0U3tGwZlDiqHKkrMKA6pQjjRLQjxVSeFu19pSe9Fl2LjHjlXfcrACRX71MjD0GTtxBqe2azvin0Eo6MnZPdhTY~8oTBtsxNHn6faJKRTFmwFr4nlcHbDKL6NCEPvoDVV6MaS88-zkqdoJ5UgwQ5NbtqPKsFMy2RruGssI86ftNJH15Aa8ki2Ur9aSXwBtWGmEWyrkxeU7C5W680Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Spokane City, WA","date","2025-01-23T20:43:36Z","article","Marlene Feist, the director presenting the monthly report, told the Spokane Transportation Commission that the city’s combined sewer overflow system recorded one overflow in 2024 that released about 112,000 gallons to the river.

Feist said the system’s tanks and interceptor-protection storage captured nearly 72,000,000 gallons of combined stormwater and wastewater in 2024, and she contrasted those volumes with the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which processes roughly 11,000,000,000 gallons a year. “So what's the comparison of our 112,000 gallons? About 2 seconds of river flow,” Feist said, adding that November 2024 produced unusually heavy rain and was the wettest November since 2006.

Feist also updated the commission on the city’s senior and disabled utility discount. The program began in 2018 at $10 a month; rates were changed to $15 a month for 2025 and are scheduled to rise to $20 a month in 2026. Feist said roughly 1,800 customers were enrolled before the rate change; staff mailed letters in December to about 2,400 customers who may qualify and have so far added about 1,000 additional enrollees.

Why it matters: Feist framed the overflow and capture figures to show the effect of investments in storage tanks and green infrastructure over decades, and to show compliance with state expectations. She told the commission that Washington Department of Ecology compliance for CSOs is “one overflow per outfall per year,” and that the city is meeting that standard. The senior/disabled discount update indicates active outreach and uptake following the rate change.

Details: Feist said the city has 24 CSO and interceptor-protection tanks with about 16,600,000 gallons of storage capacity. She described November 2024 rainfall totals and the role of a SCADA upgrade that will allow better real-time diversion to the treatment plant during intermittent storms. On crosswalks and pedestrian devices, Feist said staff are tracking about 53 mapped protected-crossing locations and expect five new pedestrian hybrid beacons and several rectangular rapid-flashing beacons to be installed in the 2025 construction season as part of ongoing pedestrian-safety work.

Public comment: A resident identified as Rachel spoke during public comment urging support for an enhanced crossing on Francis Street, saying, “It can be very difficult for pedestrians to get across at Francis,” and asked the commission to consider locations that would also serve businesses near 5 Mile.

Next steps: Feist said staff will continue to monitor CSO performance, pursue SCADA and other system improvements, and refine maps and schedules for pedestrian crossing devices. The senior/disabled discount outreach will continue as staff processes letters and follows up with residents who may qualify.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 23rd, 2025 Public Infrastructure Environment & Sustainability","oneSentenceSummary","Marlene Feist, the director presenting the monthly report, told the Spokane Transportation Commission that the city’s combined sewer overflow system recorded one overflow in 2024 that released about 112,000 gallons to the river.","taxTitle","Spokane, Spokane County, Washington","taxId",2644,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374049,"City seeks Department of Ecology funds to study carbon capture at Spokane waste-to-energy facility",290,3600000,3890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea&start=3600&end=3890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6374049/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/City-seeks-Department-of-Ecology-funds-to-study-carbon-capture-at-Spokane-waste-to-energy-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374049-bec8c6c3d278b399665059aefe2e0afd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773545624&Signature=gCmW6WAP0Kl9aWHD3FO6a5uu6FS7gTxbbAfkH0OTt9XHI6dRuqzGw4M2Mn9LV5RBntf9cL09a6um88epHejNrZxM-PeuhsIpRJNAxF9X1Rqvly0hjSwq5R9PsvEYocI44RaI9m5DFlzfw-SloVphT6nIakbCyyYotr8cjBm1uzzQKqkuknmenpOCMHZbH2jg9XfyGQ6bM04nLUe-rSWWsZJScS4lA1ns0ALRP2sNxauZIVRXYsIXBJXqwkGge4X3ntHmlNG-Ct-Zk3iDOLO7LOrKqVjFARkvlmfZAmfAOWvX0EsH3R77iPkQM~97pdSaRsP9fA6POtzb1K~i8ZSyhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff described a feasibility study to assess carbon-capture technology at the Spokane waste-to-energy facility, funded through a Department of Ecology interagency agreement using a $650,000 legislative proviso.

Chris (staff) explained that Carbon Quest — a Spokane Valley carbon-capture company that applied for the proviso — already supplied a scope and, because of tight timelines and the project’s technical familiarity, staff are proposing a market‑condition procurement exemption and a contract with Carbon Quest to deliver the study. The study will examine projected emissions, footprint and power requirements, capital and operating costs, regulatory and permitting needs, markets for captured CO2 (industrial use, beverage-grade CO2 or geologic sequestration), and applicable tax incentives.

Timing and constraints: The Department of Ecology funding originates from the Climate Commitment Act and was subject to procedural limits after Initiative 2117; the proviso could not be implemented before January 1, 2025. The study must be completed and payment requests processed by the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2025). Staff said that the subsequent capital investment for a full carbon-capture installation would be significantly larger if the study supports proceeding — staff referenced a rough capital estimate in briefing materials of $50 million to $70 million but emphasized the study is intended to establish accurate cost, revenue and permitting estimates.

Questions and context: Council members asked whether the timeline could have been accelerated and whether ongoing operating costs would be large; staff replied the interagency agreement timing and the proviso language constrained start dates and that the market analysis and revenue opportunities will be part of the study. Staff also noted the potential for revenue streams depending on end use of captured CO2 and tax incentives.

Public/stakeholder presence: Staff noted that Carbon Quest representatives (founder Dave Curry and Mike Lucius, vice president of business development) were available to answer technical questions.

Next steps: Council is asked to approve an interagency agreement with Ecology, a market‑condition exemption to allow a direct contract with Carbon Quest, and a contract that would pass on Ecology funding to Carbon Quest to complete the study by the June 30, 2025 deadline.
","City staff described a feasibility study to assess carbon-capture technology at the Spokane waste-to-energy facility, funded through a Department of Ecology interagency agreement using a $650,000 legislative proviso.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374056,"City staff preview major 2025 construction and utility projects across Spokane",665,2185000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea&start=2185&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea/thumbnail_2185000.jpg","/articles/6374056/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/City-staff-preview-major-2025-construction-and-utility-projects-across-Spokane","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374056-f7542ee51149090e9c6025b6c61c5a79/orig.mp4?Expires=1773545624&Signature=YHaxltgDifno0EaZTh0X4TLjVwMVrE7QJtmnOH0E2FWR54F-9T14qiNTDZKjyObKz1wb36aW8PNyrmNnsEyAPQPpL4OWA2vqp4zge1VkDMufOVCVf2uohgSXlJwBhbIlJdzkWievfCRfA~uJZD1x2RVCF3aodyWfMuGqXkrILd~tHXRm3JhFcC9e8c2G2Y9r2fA3Uyw-qVUPyKNCjelV3wSHtBYPe0W8wdaBYVMyHGIGfFPLQ1EmRQmatyP8HUftCLILnnwaRArpyXPtjWbEixVUkJ3ePFNiIVwyRc52Kdp0xvmrz9aoZFdjaqam1HHucTo-Qv6ijku42SdxrkZLoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dan Buller, presenting the 2025 construction overview, walked the commission through planned street, bridge, water and trail work for 2025 (with several projects bidding in 2025 and constructing in 2026).

Buller highlighted a DOT-funded corridor project on Highway 195 that will use J‑turns and lane reconfiguration to separate conflicting movements; staff described a 20% local match funded in part by developer impact fees and estimated the local portion at roughly $800,000. He said most of that corridor work will be built “offline” and is expected to have limited traffic impacts during construction.

Noteworthy city projects included Post Street Bridal (completed in late 2024), South Gorge Trail completion under the Monroe Street bridge, Washington-Stevens deck repairs and transmission main upgrades on Marshall Road to improve service reliability. Buller also listed numerous 2025 grind-and-overlay and chip-seal streets, and several pedestrian-focused projects including arterial hybrid beacons and crossings, Fish Lake Trail connections to the Centennial Trail (phased, 2026 construction), and signalized pedestrian crossings where there had been pedestrian collisions.

Why it matters: The package packages long-term pavement preservation, bridge deck and water-transmission upgrades, and pedestrian improvements that affect travel across the city and in growing corridors. Staff flagged coordination needs where state DOT schedule and budgets affect local timelines.

Details and timing: Several projects will be bid in 2025 with construction in 2026. Buller described water and sewer main work (including a 72‑inch sewer relocation) and a number of bridge deck resurfacing projects that are scheduled to be bid in 2025 and built in 2026. He said some projects were intentionally staged to reduce traffic impacts by building elements offline and then connecting them later.

Next steps: Staff will publish maps of projects by area, proceed with bid packages and continue coordination with DOT, developers and city utility schedules.","Public works staff summarized 2025 street, bridge, water and trail projects, including J‑turn improvements on Highway 195, multiple grind-and-overlay jobs, bridge deck repairs slated for 2026 bidding, and pedestrian-focused projects tied to arterial crossings and trail connections.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374059,"Spokane staff outline Safe Streets cycle 13: mix of permanent and adaptive pedestrian and traffic-calming projects",435,950000,1385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea&start=950&end=1385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea/thumbnail_950000.jpg","/articles/6374059/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Spokane-staff-outline-Safe-Streets-cycle-13-mix-of-permanent-and-adaptive-pedestrian-and-traffic-calming-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374059-d84ec0040bc2090a834dbc1530c3ad94/orig.mp4?Expires=1773545624&Signature=B2FpblPIoomUXlz~M1Uy92PCgvjwon72MzNx8FAQn83bd-~fwkv-5QqbQBiKL0kImP-5Wbt1GZk97RhQkSUWyDo8OxIA28uehDusthS3C~VcLCdPpaiJimmHG8zM9a~NpwuZMd~bBdHa1gh5q~W9DKeaMCEwISA349TQqD9f6PtaqZ6h29PRIihz6g~XwlEeMFjvb3eKys7FSIX3BSoFrYIHzwHCI0Cj0z01w2iSwIvelaWxFFhoOYzO3YvoMe~oaosGa1nfHl71QAAd9xIGJZF1h36mp1cUNPEE5F1u~ZJYSyiRAb4ORW4d7NfTBGY~Ppoaw7xcoqwd~vdDsN~kiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented the Safe Streets cycle 13 package and associated adaptive pilot projects to the Spokane Transportation Commission, describing a mix of permanent construction planned for 2026 and adaptive treatments (pilot installations) for 2025.

Abby (staff) said cycle 13 includes permanent projects and an expansion of an adaptive pilot launched in the prior year. Staff described district-by-district proposals including rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) on Hilliard (Crestline to Lee) and other neighborhood locations; pedestrian hybrid beacons at five arterial locations (including Bridal & Thurston, Market & Columbia and Mission & Magnolia near Stevens Elementary); leading pedestrian interval signal changes; and a mix of bumpouts, candlesticks and other treatments intended to calm speeds and improve crossings.

Budget and timing: Staff said the council-directed cap for the cycle is written as “not to exceed $2,200,000” (permanent plus adaptive work), with adaptive pilot funding for 2025 around $250,000 and the permanent 2026 infrastructure budget roughly $2,000,000. Several projects will be timed to larger grind-and-overlay or state DOT schedules; staff said many of the new pedestrian devices are planned for construction during the 2025 construction season if grants and bids align.

Neighborhood outreach and process: Council members and staff discussed delaying construction of one crossing on Frances (the location petitioned in public comment) until 2027 to allow more outreach at possible locations including Fotheringham, A Street or Belt. Staff and council members also discussed using striping and temporary treatments to pilot circulation changes (for example on Buckeye and Washington) before committing to permanent infrastructure, and the importance of signage and clear public messaging when pedestrian signal timing differs from drivers’ signals.

Design and constraints: Participants discussed hardware and cost trade-offs for locations such as Rowan (conduit and junction boxes already in place, which would lower cost) and West Hills alternatives (Sandridge speed humps vs. Rosamond sidewalk). Staff said they will run vehicle-turning analyses (auto-turn) during design to ensure emergency vehicles can navigate new curb geometry and to coordinate with the fire department on acceptable trade-offs.

Why it matters: The package is intended to improve pedestrian safety, support Safe Streets for All objectives and further a citywide bicycle connectivity network (the “27 by 27” route referenced by staff). Staff stressed combining individual site requests into a systemwide plan for greater safety gains.

Next steps: Staff will continue neighborhood outreach on contested locations, refine cost estimates (including opportunities to use impact fees where feasible), finalize grant timelines and return to council with schedules and bid-ready designs.","Staff described cycle 13 of Safe Streets projects and an expansion of adaptive pilots: a mix of pedestrian hybrid beacons, rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, leading pedestrian intervals, bumpouts and speed-hump pilots across city districts, with a not-to-exceed target near $2.2 million for the cycle.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374045,"City staff describe consent items: landfill monitoring contract, vehicle preapproval and new cold planer",495,3765000,4260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea&start=3765&end=4260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145132-5e7ad89dfbbe48a45b52cf0d4f3c08ea/thumbnail_3765000.jpg","/articles/6374045/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/City-staff-describe-consent-items-landfill-monitoring-contract-vehicle-preapproval-and-new-cold-planer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374045-0e4e637571894ff202fc38a3d5bb8b4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773545624&Signature=iw63JWAQTIaX2e9oaYneqNr~rZZ-lqZB~Djpi~mx1r-~6bG1OfAL8ZnAVOLh3vvA-awck5IplzJeriWWc3WK4BtLfTfOmoGFWLsLlWWIIvy1FH90iE0zy611Cs7bPVyuIHNCmQcKtMZQMsFlynnWwtze6V2lOGF-BSkOo0mz7Xo32itPoAvn7qOUNHNLhEwCOwoMQ9l8X-kd2Krzm9bAmFo66JFkYrXXhHIs~7eTu7oPKTjOsxS3nDFsaDXmXn71hQXbJ551Wz5PD1cPiCY0avFNuzJL226CErkMS4nRT6-7zzrct-TWcQ8y9y3cr9Efp9eSPVStcBKlG7orIlHoqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff presented several operational and procurement items on the consent agenda with questions from commissioners.

Landfill groundwater monitoring: A staff member explained the city operates two closed landfills (north and south side) and must perform quarterly groundwater monitoring to comply with Washington requirements (RCW and WAC). The proposed one-year contract renewal with Jacobs Engineering is for $45,000 to analyze laboratory results, have an environmental engineer and hydrologist evaluate variability, and prepare reports stamped by a professional engineer for regulatory submission. Staff said most monitoring results have trended down over decades; if anomalies appear the typical response is increased monitoring and evaluation rather than immediate radical actions.

Solid-waste vehicles preapproval: Staff requested preapproval to order roll-off, front-load and rear-load trucks identified in the capital plan because current market and EV requirement timing limit available build slots; preapproval allows placing orders when build spots become available. The request covers four roll-off trucks (used for large commercial and temporary containers), two front-load trucks for dumpsters and two rear-load trucks for constrained spaces. Staff said the city’s purchases are RNG-fueled and that an EV rear-load demo achieved about 58% of a route before needing recharge; staff continue to evaluate EV suitability for the fleet.

Cold planer purchase: Streets staff described the need to replace an aging cold planer (grinder) purchased in 2010 that requires heavy winter maintenance ($20,000–$80,000 in seasonal maintenance previously) and reported a large amount of square yards milled over the machine’s life. The vendor allowed a demo of the preferred new model and staff reported improved productivity and modern features.

Why it matters: These operational items support regulatory compliance (landfill monitoring), reliable solid-waste service and the city’s pavement-preservation program. Commissioners asked about response steps if groundwater monitoring reveals contamination, weight limits on carts and the EV demo results; staff answered that elevated detections typically prompt additional monitoring and that weight limits and cart handling practices remain important operational considerations.

Next steps: The items were presented for council consideration as routine contract and preapproval measures; staff will proceed with final contract documents and vehicle purchase scheduling as build slots open.","Staff explained three consent/administrative items: a one-year $45,000 Jacobs Engineering contract for quarterly landfill groundwater monitoring; preapproval to order nine solid-waste vehicles as build spots open (4 roll-off, 2 front-load, 2 rear-load); and purchase of a replacement cold planer (grinder) to replace a 2010 unit.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Spokane director reports 2024 combined-sewer overflow low; senior discount enrollment rises

City seeks Department of Ecology funds to study carbon capture at Spokane waste-to-energy facility

City staff preview major 2025 construction and utility projects across Spokane

Spokane staff outline Safe Streets cycle 13: mix of permanent and adaptive pedestrian and traffic-calming projects

City staff describe consent items: landfill monitoring contract, vehicle preapproval and new cold planer