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Deputy City Manager Seigdell told the council the outreach phase is complete and staff will use May to finalize a report and bring back an ordinance in late May or early June. “There is desire for funding to be available via some other means…because this is an increase, which is an impact to development cost,” Seigdell said during the discussion.

The council discussion focused on whether the city should keep a five‑district fee structure or adopt a simpler two‑district approach. Several councilmembers said they prefer the five‑district model because it produces a clearer nexus between where projects generate traffic impacts and where fees are spent. “The five‑district method helps us to have, I think, the strongest case” if a developer appeals a fee, Councilmember Harpster said.

Councilmembers Blaisdell, Grama and Prowse also voiced support for five districts; Blaisdell and Grama said they did not feel strongly but leaned toward the five‑district plan. Councilmembers and staff discussed wide cost variation among districts and asked staff to examine whether combining certain districts (for example, South and Central) would materially reduce the highest rates.

Builders and broker groups told the council they oppose any impact fee that increases housing costs, but several said that if the city must move forward the five‑district option is preferable. Jeff Loci of the Home Builders Association said the five‑zone approach “is helpful…that it’s spent where it’s collected.” Wayne Langford, a realtor and chairman of the Tri‑Cities Association of Realtors’ government affairs committee, said the association is opposed to impact fees generally; Roy Pinsker of the Tri‑City Association of Realtors said his group likewise opposes impact fees but would lean toward the five‑district plan if forced to choose.

Speakers also flagged the size of proposed increases in particular districts. Staff and council referenced example percent increases cited during outreach: North ~320%, West ~97%, South ~544% (as presented during outreach), and asked whether the formula and project list could be adjusted to soften the largest increases. Seigdell said some increases come from the relationship between project costs and the number of future growth payers, and that reducing the overall fee typically requires removing projects from the funded list.

No formal action was taken at the workshop; staff said their target is to finish the report by the end of May (an “aggressive goal”) or return in early June for Council action. The council’s direction will be reflected in the ordinance packet when it returns for formal consideration.

Public comment on the item closed after council members heard two minutes each from opponents and a small number of proponents; the public record will be incorporated into staff’s final report.

What happens next: Staff will finalize the transportation impact fee report in May and return with an ordinance for council consideration in late May or early June. The city requested additional input from developers and community groups while staff finalizes the project list and rate calculations.

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Interim Director Garcia told the council that taxes typically comprise about 84% of general‑fund revenue and that tax receipts have a two‑month lag (for example, sales tax reflects activity roughly two months earlier). The department remains in a reporting catch‑up phase after year‑end close and expects to issue the March report within weeks.

Building‑permit activity in first quarter showed a comparable permit count to prior years but a lower total value: Garcia said construction value is “28% less than it has been in the past,” mainly because recent years included large industrial projects that skew totals. The finance presentation noted construction activity often picks up in summer months.

At the all‑fund level, utilities showed a significant net positive largely attributable to Local Improvement District 152 in the BCGA area, which the presentation identified as approximately $14 million in activity contributing to the variance. Garcia also flagged timing issues that drive apparent shortfalls in the street fund and ambulance fund early in the year, including a lag in pavement preservation revenue and a billing delay for ambulance collections that staff said has been resolved.

Garcia told council the finance team is monitoring the broader economic picture and possible reductions in federal grant opportunities. “Historically, the city has been very successful in obtaining grants…we’re keeping an eye on that and exploring other funding options,” she said. Staff listed several near‑term priorities including updates to utility and ambulance rates, a public financial dashboard, and development‑service rate reviews.

Separately, staff announced a $3,800,000 award from the Federal Highway Administration’s Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program for design and right‑of‑way work on the Road 76 overpass. The award will fund early phases of a major transportation project; the city staff said a check‑presentation ceremony is scheduled for June 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Richland Public Library.

Council members asked about potential budget amendments for unanticipated equipment repairs and interpreter services. Garcia said the city adopted a lean baseline budget in the most recent biennium and that staff will try to absorb unexpected costs where possible but will communicate potential amendments promptly.

No formal council action was required at the workshop. Staff said they will circulate March reports and continue monitoring revenues, grant prospects and potential budget amendments.

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Chief Crowley introduced the two navigators, Steven Whitfield and Hannah Beckwith, who told council they focus on people with repeated EMS contacts — including people experiencing homelessness, mental‑health crises, substance‑use disorders, mobility issues and food insecurity. Whitfield said the team has flexibility to meet patients “in the homes, in the street, in the hospital” and does not require insurance, intake or appointments.

Council heard program metrics for the prior year: navigators reported 1,729 total contacts (face‑to‑face and phone), of which 766 were for medical or physical needs and 963 involved mental‑health or substance‑use issues; the team served 226 unique patients. Whitfield and Beckwith said average monthly referral volume is roughly 15–20 and they typically maintain 25–40 open cases between them.

The city initially funded the program with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars; staff said ARPA funding continues through 2026 but the city has begun shifting ongoing costs into the general fund and the ambulance fund to sustain operations. “Majority of this is in the ARPA funding, which goes through the end of 2026,” Interim Director Garcia said. Chief Crowley added the city has “rolled it into our budget” to preserve the program.

Council members praised the program’s work and asked operational questions. Members noted gratitude for the navigators’ community presence and asked about grantseeking and staffing: the program currently comprises two full‑time navigators plus a part‑time mental‑health provider. Council also recommended staff seek additional grant funding and keep council apprised of funding needs before ARPA runs out.

No formal action was required at the workshop. Staff said they will continue to seek grants and provide updates to council on program outcomes and funding options.

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