2005 annual report

2005 Accountability Report Sumner provides needed and valued services that promote our sense of community

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City of Sumner 2005 Accountability Report

Table of Contents Mayor’s Message

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City Administrator’s Message

3

Mission, Vision, Values

5

Mayor & City Council

6

Senior Staff

6

Together, we…

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Department Accomplishments Administrative Services

9

Attorney

10

Community Development

14

Executive Department

17

Finance & Systems

17

Fire Department

18

Municipal Court

21

Parks & Facilities

23

Police

24

Public Works

28

Senior/Community Services

32

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Mayor’s Message Whether you are a City employee reading this report, a community resident or a business person, I appreciate all that you have done to make Sumner great. I was privileged to serve on the City Council in 2005 and am honored to have the opportunity to lead the community as mayor for the next four years. I look forward to being better positioned to serve you into the future. I thank all the mayors and city council members who have come before me for leaving the city in pretty good shape. While other communities have struggled with financial, political and legal struggles, Sumner has faired well. I thank former Mayor Barbara Skinner for her leadership for the past eight years and for ensuring a graceful transition.

My goal is to continue the trend set by others and leave the city better than when I arrived. I am incredibly proud of our City employees who set the standard for excellence in so many ways. Sumner’s work in planning, police, school-city cooperation, public works, and other areas is respected across the state. The citizens of Sumner are also essential to making Sumner a great place. You volunteer, attend meetings, contribute ideas, talk, maintain your property and work to make Sumner a great place. I thank you and look forward to a bright future, joining you in making Sumner the standard of excellence for a progressive small city.

Dave Enslow

City Administrator’s Message This year was again a busy one for the City of Sumner. The availability of land, a robust housing market and strong demand for industrial space made 2005 the busiest year for development in Sumner’s history. Over two million square feet of industrial space were permitted.

While the growth and accompanying change has happened, the Sumner government has worked hard to protect the character of your city. We have also focused the current financial gains to improve the community, provide quality services and preserve and expand the city’s infrastructure assets. The city is also “growing up.” The city limits now meet almost all of our neighbors, leaving little room to grow. Doing more isn’t an option – we need to do what we do better. That has been the theme of my one-year tenure as City Administrator.

This year, the Council adopted a City mission statement, vision and accompanying values to guide the operation of the City into the future. This isn’t what the City of Sumner will look like in 20 years, but how we do our work. Clearly, our goal is to keep the characteristics that make Sumner a great small community, but we are also a corporation. With a budget of over $54 million and 145 employees, the City government must strive to efficiently deliver the services that people need and want to make it a great place to live, work and play. The 3

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mission, vision and values establish that direction. This accountability report is one step in demonstrating our commitment to our values and mission.

The Council also adopted a list of 13 goals. The list includes a mix of programs and projects to address the highest needs the Council heard from citizens and business. Addressing traffic and parking is an issue in the new industrial area, downtown and in neighborhoods and needs solutions that take time and involve our neighboring cities.

Updating the nuisance and sign regulations will help maintain the high quality of life in Sumner. Using the mission and values to improve the organization, along with ensuring we have the most talented and highest performing City employees, helps make sure tax dollars are used to their best. Building the Sumner “brand” means the City will build on customer service, quality of life and exceptional performance for its citizens.

2006 City Council Goals Recruit a Hotel Study traffic problems Continue financial planning at 5-year horizon Review nuisance regulations Adopt Fire Dept. Strategic Plan Adopt Sign Strategy for public signs Adopt Parking Action Plan Create mission-driven and values based organization Drive for exceptional performance Maximize the human talent of the organization

Sumner is an exceptional community. Build the “Sumner” brand One hallmark of that success has Maintain financial responsibility been the strong support that the Improve employee safety community has in its City government. Community meetings and events draw great participation. People attend workshops and watch Council meetings on TV. They offer constructive ideas and treat each other and their City in a civil manner. That isn’t the case in every community. As the City Administrator, I appreciate that involvement and value the trust that the community has in us. We will work hard to continue to earn that trust and keep Sumner a great place to live, work and play.

John Doan

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Mission To provide needed and valued services that promote our sense of community.

Vision Sumner will set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city.

Values We serve with respect and integrity.

We are responsive and accountable.

We are collaborative and professional.

We are innovative and visionary.

2005 City Council Retreat. Adopted October 3, 2005, Res. No. 1164.

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Mayor and City Council 2005

2006

Mayor

Mayor

Barbara Skinner

Dave Enslow

City Council

City Council

Steve Allsop

Steve Allsop

Curt Brown

Curt Brown

Mike Connor

Mike Connor

Dave Enslow

Leroy Goff

Mark Evers

Ed Hannus

Leroy Goff

Randy Hynek

Matthew Richardson

Matthew Richardson

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,

Senior Staff John Doan, City Administrator Diane Supler, Deputy City Administrator Susan Clary, City Clerk Maryann Norquist, Finance and Systems Director Paul Rogerson, Community Development Director Colleen Wilson, Police Chief Carmen Palmer, Communications Director Dan Packer, Fire Chief Lee Anderson, Parks and Facilities Manager Bill Shoemaker, Public Works Director Bruce Johnson, Community and Senior Services Manager Wendy Shook, Court Administrator Patricia Bosmans, City Attorney Steve Zamberlin, Administrative Services Director

it is the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

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Together, we….

BUILT COMMUNITY

Adopted the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update and new Town Center Plan Resolved labor relations issues with no grievances going as far as arbitration Partnered to coordinate community events like the arts festival and summer music series Participated and planned youth forums Increased work with Sumner Downtown Association, including development of their new Visitors Office

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller

Fire Department’s education program reached over 6700 students Provided opportunity for defendants to contribute to the community through community service Participated with Sumner High School in the Student Traffic Court program Finished first phase of Rainier View Park Graduated 20 citizens from the Citizen's Academy Police officers restarted two hearts and delivered one baby boy Served over 1,500 new individuals at the Senior Center Raised over $3,500 at the Fire Department’s Annual Pancake Feed, providing gifts for the Sumner Family Center plus boots, coats and sleeping bags for the homeless 7

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ACHIEVED EXCELLENCE Achieved accreditation from the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Achieved a risk profile below the average Prevailed in the civil matters heard in 2005.

Recognized as among the best jurisdictions in region for permit turn-around time and general customer service Installed new computer-controlled phone system A higher percentage of firefighters receiving their FF1 certification Constructed downtown restrooms Processed 900 passport applications Maintained over 130 hanging flower baskets

"We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle

Completed repair work to over 300 markers and gravesites and added security lights to cemetery 93% of police customers surveyed rated their experience above average or excellent Recognized for the cemetery’s quality of appearance Senior Center recognized by Catholic Community Services as the second busiest meal site in Pierce County Fire Chief Dan Packer served as president of the Washington State Chiefs Association

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Pieces of a greater whole: Department Accomplishments “He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear.” ~ Gene Roddenberry Administrative Services

Administrative Services is essential to the City’s success at providing direct services like public safety and planning. Included are the functions of Human Resources, which provides all personnel-related services such as recruitment and selection, wage and benefit administration, training, labor and employee relations, negotiations, employee development, personnel policies and procedures and risk management.

RECRUITMENT EFFORTS We coordinated the recruitment and selection process for17 positions ranging from seasonal cemetery positions to firefighters and police as well as positions in finance, community development and communications.

SALARY & POSITION STUDIES AND SURVEYS Completed salary and position studies and surveys for five positions.

LABOR RELATIONS •

There was one grievance that was a carry-over from 2004 that went through the steps before a negotiated settlement.

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There was only one grievance filed in 2005, and it was withdrawn after successful negotiations.

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Two possible grievances were averted through negotiations.

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As a result of the partial merger with East Pierce Fire & Rescue, a ULP was resolved short of a hearing.

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There were disciplinary issues that were resolved with one still remaining.

RISK MANAGEMENT The Fleet Management Program was audited by the city’s insurance carrier, Washington Cities Insurance Association (WCIA), and the program received an excellent rating. Overall experience rating is very good except for two recent claims that were settled.

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For evaluation, Risk Management statistics prepared by WCIA can be used. The City of Sumner is included in Actuarial Group 3.

Our risk profile is averaged over a five-year period for both frequency and severity. Since 1994, the City has been below the average of the Group 3 Cities.

Attorney The City Attorney, with a staff of about 2.7 FTEs, provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and departments. In addition to review of ordinances and contracts, the City Attorney represents the city in most court and hearing matters.

The City Attorney also serves as prosecutor in the Municipal Court. The attorney’s staff includes a full-time legal assistant, a part-time assistant and part-time Domestic Violence Advocate.

LITIGATION UPDATE Civil Matters: Tapps Brewing, McClung v. City of Sumner – This is a case where the City’s right to assess general facilities charges for the stormwater utility as well as the City’s authority to require infrastructure improvements as a condition of development has been challenged. This matter was heard on Summary Judgment in the Superior Court. The Summary Judgment ruling was appealed to the Court of Appeals and was then sent back for trial on a collateral issue.

Throughout these processes, the City prevailed. The Plaintiff sought review by the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court remanded it to the Court of Appeals. In January 2005, the Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion remanding one issue back to the Superior Court for further action. In August 2005, the Plaintiff filed a motion to amend the original complaint in accordance with the Court of Appeals’ remand instructions to include a federal constitutional issue. We have since been successful at seeking a change in venue by removing the action from Superior Court and filing it in Federal District Court.

Michael Buesing v. City of Sumner– This is a wrongful termination lawsuit. As of the first quarter 2005 update, the matter was heard on a Summary Judgment Motion on March 25, 2005, in front of Judge Culpepper, and the court granted summary judgment in favor of the City and dismissed the lawsuit. However, the Plaintiff filed an appeal, heard on January 11, 2006.

Swanson vs. City of Sumner– This is a quiet title action involving a triangular-shaped piece of property near the train station. The Plaintiff has alleged that the City has encumbered their property, and they are entitled to value and lost profits for the daycare on the site. Discovery is ongoing. Depositions have been taken, and the City is preparing a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard before the trial date. The parties agreed to bifurcate the issues remaining and have two separate trials, set for June 2006.

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Civil Matters Pending: K.C’s. Caboose – After fire destroyed the building at 905 Main Street on March 1, 2005, the City has been attempting to get the owners to clean up the site since it is a public nuisance. We have been negotiating with the owners and their attorney and have gotten authority from the Council to clean the site. The owner has recently contacted the City and indicated he wants to clean the site himself. He has had an asbestos assessment done, and they hope to begin clean-up within the near future. We continue to also pursue legal action.

Municipal Court Activities: There were 255 total discoveries provided in 2005 versus 243 in the prior year. Discoveries are the responses to claims for information from defendants. Because of changes in State law related to impound hearings, the number of these hearings dropped from 12 to zero. The number of declined prosecutions dropped from 21 to 15.

COMPARISON OF CHARGES BY QUARTER FOR 2004 & 2005 1ST QUARTER CHARGE ASSAULT ASSAULT (DV) MAL MISCH MAL MISCH/DV FURN LIQ TO MINOR MINOR POSS/CONS OBSTRUCT DISORDERLY CONDUCT POSS DRUG PARA POSS MARIJUANA REF TO COOP THEFT III INTERFER W/RPT OF DV VIOL PROT/CNT ORD CRIM TRES HARASSMENT OTHER DUI IGNIT INTERLOCK VIOL NEG DRIVE 1st PHYS CNTR >CONS RECKLESS DRIVE MINOR OPS VEH>CONS DWLS 1st Degree DWLS 2nd Degree DWLS 3rd Degree NO VAL OPER LICENSE FAILURE TO TRANS TITLE TRIP PERMIT VIOLATION H/R ATT H/R UNATT VEH PROWL TOTALS Percentage Inc/Dec

2ND QUARTER

3RD QUARTER

4TH QUARTER

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

2005

2004

2005

2 13 4

3 15 10

2 15 5

6 26 5

2 5 3 0 6 4 0 10 1 16 3 0 3 12 0 0 1 4 1 1 7 8 4 0 1 2 2 1

2 11 2 0 2 5 5 8 2 9 2 0 10 11 1 1 1 6 1 3 7 52 2 0 0 3 1 1

2 5 2 0 1 1 1 7 1 9 2 2 7 11 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 1

2 17 2 4 1 5 0 3 1 4 0 6 0 7 10 3 7 7 2 1 2 5 1 2 11 10 6 0 0 1 5 1

7 17 11

1 5 7 1 5 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 9 8 2 3 1 2 0 4 12 69 7 5 1 0 2 2

4 17 4 6 7 13 2 0 4 6 0 8 4 5 2 0 1 10 0 1 0 1 2 0 10 6 2 1 0 0 0 0

1 11 0 0 9 7 1 10 0 5 2 1 4 20 2 3 1 3 0 2 6 6 4 1 1 2 3 5

9 10 3 5 0 5 2 2 1 1 0 9 3 8 1 2 9 13 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 27 8 1 1 1 5 1

191

125

170

116

101

126

145

135

-52.80%

-46.55%

19.84%

-7.41%

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CRIMINAL TRAFFIC CHARGES BY QUARTER YEAR 2005 CHARGE DUI IGNITION INTERLOCK VIOLATION NEG DRIVE 1st PHYS CNTR >CONS RECKLESS DRIVE MINOR OPS VEH>CONS DWLS 1st Degree DWLS 2nd Degree DWLS 3rd Degree NO VAL OPER LICENSE FAILURE TO TRANS TITLE TRIP PERMIT VIOLATION H/R ATT H/R UNATT VEH PROWL TOTALS

1st QTR

2nd QTR

3rd QTR

4th QTR

TOTALS

12 0 0 1 4 1 1 7 8 4 0 1 2 2

10 0 1 0 1 2 0 10 6 2 1 0 0 0

7 2 1 2 5 1 2 11 10 6 0 0 1 5

13 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 27 8 1 1 1 5

42 2 3 3 14 4 3 31 51 20 2 2 4 12

1

0

1

1

3

44

33

54

65

196

CRIMINAL NON TRAFFIC CHARGES BY QUARTER YEAR 2005 CHARGE ASSAULT ASSAULT (DV) MAL MISCH MAL MISCH (DV) FURN LIQ TO MINOR MINOR POSS/CONS OBSTRUCT DISORDERLY CONDUCT POSS DRUG PARA POSS MARIJUANA REF TO COOP THEFT III INTERFER W/RPT OF DV VIOL PROT/CNT ORD CRIM TRES HARASSMENT OTHER TOTALS

1st QTR

2nd QTR

3rd QTR

4th QTR

TOTALS

3 15 10 0 2 5 3 0 6 4 0 10 1 16 3 0

4 17 4 6 7 13 2 0 4 6 0 8 4 5 2 0

2 17 2 4 1 5 0 3 1 4 0 6 0 7 10 3

9 10 3 5 0 5 2 2 1 1 0 9 3 8 1 2

18 59 19 15 10 28 7 5 12 15 0 33 8 36 16 5

3

1

7

9

20

81

83

72

70

306

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2005 CITY OF SUMNER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STATISTICS Crime

Assault Malicious VNCO Trespass Harassment Interfering Reckless Mischief with 911 Endangerment Amount 59 25 26 3 4 1 1

Theft

TOTAL

1

120

Total DV Gross Misdemeanor Crimes committed between January-December 2005 Distribution by Gender: Female: Male:

85 % 15 %

Distribution by Age: Under 18 years old: 18-25 years old: 26-40 years old: 41-60 years old: 61 and older:

2% 22 % 49 % 24 % 3%

Distribution by Race: Asian: African American: Hispanic: Caucasian:

3% 2% 5% 90 %

Distribution by 1st time incident or “Frequent Flyer”: 1st time = 58 % “Frequent Flyer” = 42 % Disposition: Guilty Deferred Sentence Stipulated Order of Continuance Dismissed Warrant Pending

32 13 20 15 5 35

Disclaimer: These statistics include Domestic Violence cases charged through Sumner Municipal Court. Other contacts with victims have been made when there are felony charges sent to Pierce County and Information Only Reports which call for follow-up for resources and referrals.

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Community Development The Community Development Department (CD) had a busy 2005. Several major projects were completed, and permitting activity continued at an exceptional pace. In addition, staff spent time working on several initiatives to improve front counter operations and the permitting process in general.

Many CD activities have direct impact on the organizational mission, vision and values adopted by the City Council in 2005.

The major bulk of the Community Development Department’s activities during 2005 were directly focused on the mission. These activities include • • •

Facilitating community participation in major public policy initiates such as the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update and new Town Center Plan Assisting the City Council in addressing community concerns such as train whistles and beer gardens Performing as the lead City agency partnering with citizens to coordinate community events like the Arts Festival and Summer Music Series.

Day-to-day services provided by the Community Development Department are primarily related to administering land-use and building permits. While permit revenue was down significantly, total permits issued or taken in were up by a large margin, suggesting that actual activity was at least similar to 2004.

It appears that many applicants waited until late in the year to apply. In other words, applications appeared to rise late in the year and indicate that a large number of permits will be issued early in 2006 – equalizing the apparent downturn in 2005 revenue. This type of fluctuation in permit revenue has been seen several times in the past five or six years.

Several sources of revenue were up including park and trail impact fees, fire impact fees and land use permit fees.

Work load maintained by the building inspector and fire marshal increased in 2005 with no measurable reduction in response times. Approximately 2339 inspections were performed, compared to 1909 in 2004. No related increase in staffing was in place.

Assessed valuation of residential projects was down, while valuation of industrial and commercial projects rose enough to create an anticipated future overall increase in assessed valuation.

The chart below shows the summary of 2005 permit related activity.

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2005

2004

Building Permit Revenue

$354,323

$828,436 (combined)

Fire Permit Revenue

$32,258

(included above in 2004)

Fire Permit Plan Review

$177,918

(included above in 2004)

$564,449

$828,436

Building Permits issued or received

415

264

Fire Permits issued or received

267

Building related- (mech, plumb, fire)

Mech & Plumbing permits

133

153

Total permits (issued or received)

815

417

Park and Trail Impact Fees

$168,317

$154,768

Fire Impact Fees

$29,590

$27,700

Land Use Permit Applications

104

129

Land Use Permit Revenue

$58,525

$36,647

Utility/Street Use Permit Revenue

$22,078

$42,511

Water GFC

$898,227

$930,734

Sewer GFC Storm GFC

$780,814 $1,133,488

$838,715 $1,701,190

Traffic Mitigation

$133,319

$1,547,607

Inspections (building) Inspections (fire) Inspections (planning)

1670 538 131

1909 (Building and Fire)

Fence Permits

15

47

Special Events Permits

15

20

Ind/Comm. Assessed Value

$89,496,371

$37,464,259

Residential Assessed Value

$14,878,361

$22,268,645

Total revenue

CD’s activities also relate directly to the City’s vision and values. Examples include the following: Permit Center Improvement Initiatives Consultants surveyed customers and analyzed the performance of the City’s permit system and reported that we are among the best jurisdictions in the region in terms of permit turnaround time and general customer service. Several steps were also suggested to further improve in these areas. During the latter half of the year, CD staff met regularly to implement these suggestions, including the hiring of an intern to increase staffing at the front counter while allowing the permit technician more time for detailed intake interviews with applicants.

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Work with Public Works Staff to Improve Permitting CD staff and Public Works staff began a series of interdepartmental meetings to review and revise the printed permit procedures manual in order to reach a higher level of agreement regarding the shared permit review process and to improve customer service.

Collaboration with Local Business Group(s) CD increased its collaboration with Sumner Downtown Association (SDA) in its efforts to improve, promote and revitalize the downtown area. SDA adopted the “Main Street model” and, as a result, now receives increased financial support from the City. The Community Development director also sits on the SDA Board of Directors.

Participation in Youth Forums The CD director, senior planner, and associate planners participated as facilitators at youth forums sponsored by the Sumner School District. Valuable insight was gained regarding the concerns and ideas of younger citizens.

Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Update and Town Center Plan The adoption of these two major long-range planning documents was the culmination of several years of intense public participation work managed by the Community Development Department. The 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update provides an up-to-date template for future development of the City based on the goals of the community. It includes many features, including the Town Center Plan, which focuses planning for the core of the City.

Staff Training and Discussions The new CD director initiated a more detailed “Topic of the Day” at Wednesday general staff meetings. These one-hour segments have since included sessions on staff approach to conflict with customers and inter-staff frictions during the permit review process.

Responding to Council Goals (partial list): • Recruit a hotel CD staff have worked actively with a prospective hotel developer, and it appears that a viable applicant is in the wings near the 24th Street Interchange.

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Study traffic problems CD hired a consultant to conduct a detailed study of parking conditions in the downtown area and prepare recommendations, which will be presented at public forums in early 2006.

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Adopt a sign strategy for public signs Together with Public Works and SDA, CD has been working to reach agreement regarding the approximate form and format of a sign program that directs visitors to city-owned parking areas adjacent to the downtown. The signs will be installed early in 2006.

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Adopt a parking action plan After conducting public forums in early 2006, as noted above, a parking strategy will be formulated.

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Executive Department The Executive Department includes the Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk and Communications Director. Together, they provide City-wide leadership and management, support for departments and the City Council and specific projects such as the coordination of the City newsletter and management of the business license program.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Transitioned to new City Administrator when Andrew Neiditz left for Lakewood, • • • • • • • • • •

Washington.

Initiated the conversation about and adoption of an organizational mission, vision and values to guide the operation of the City.

Facilitated the formulation and adoption of 2006 City Council goals.

Led the development of the first five-year financial plan.

Presented to the City Council a balanced and legally-conforming municipal budget.

Created the communications coordinator position in order to focus internal and external communications efforts at a tactical and strategic level.

Initiated the Fire Department Strategic Plan process.

Processed business licenses for a record 684.

Developed and executed the Main Street Grant program.

Provided staff support and advice to the mayor and City Council.

City Clerk Susan Clary began a term as an officer in the Washington State Municipal Clerks Association.

Finance & Systems The City’s Finance and Systems Department primarily supports direct service departments by managing the City’s financial resources and investments, Fun Fact: the SPAM executing accounts payable and receivable, managing payroll for firewall, installed in late 145 employees and supporting the adoption of the annual budget.

2004, has blocked 1.4 The Information Systems Division manages the City’s computer, million junk e-mails from internet and telephone systems. entering into the server.

SYSTEMS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

By contrast, during the same period 207,000 valid e-mails were allowed into the system.

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Voice-Over IP Phone System—IT staff put into place the new computer-controlled phone system and trained staff members on the new system.

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Staff assisted in the integration of the computer systems for Sumner and East Pierce Fire & Rescue.

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FINANCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS •

Successfully implemented new utility billing and collection software. This process changed the billing statement to show a 12-month usage comparison.

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Prepared and submitted the annual report to the Washington State Auditor’s Office on time and in compliance with the Budgeting Accounting and Reporting Manual. This included revising the format of the financial statement for the Enterprise Funds to comply with GASB 34.

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Worked with departments, City Administrator and Council to prepare the annual budget.

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Developed the City’s first Five-Year Financial Plan.

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Encouraged City employees to utilize direct deposit for pay checks; 81% are currently on direct deposit.

WORKLOAD STATISTICS Warrants issued – 3,778 Revenue Transactions Processed – 42,431, totaling $36,428,955.

Included in that are 38,199 Utility Receipts, totaling $5,024,516

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Fire Department

SERVICE Our goal is to respond and provide professional quality service to members of our community. Our responses will be eight minutes or less 90% of the time, in each geographic area within the City of Sumner and Pierce County Fire District #1. In 2005, our response times to the 90th percentile equaled 10:19 minutes. We were able to meet the 8 minutes or less goal 74.83% of the time. We are in the process of evaluating each geographical area to determine more specific response time data.

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Response Times 687

700

600

500

395

400

# of alarms

402

293

300 252

200

164

100 61 41 18 0 Less than 1 1-2 minutes 2-3 minutes 3-4 minutes 4-5 minutes 5-6 minutes 6-7 minutes 7-8 minutes minute

Over 8 minutes

TRAINING Our goal is to provide additional opportunities for training to meet Firefighter Professional Qualification Standards (NFPA 1001) and Fire Officer Professional Qualification Standards (NFPA 1021). We will continue to provide the departments Emergency Medical On-going Training Education Program to maintain medical certification for 100% of emergency response staff. After signing a contract with East Pierce Fire & Rescue in April, our quality of training and training hours increased by 600%.

SAFETY In February, we met the goal of purchasing and completing the retrofit and upgrade of the Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) that is currently an integrated part of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus’s warning system. The PASS is a safety requirement under the State of Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries.

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT / STAFFING •

• •

In April, the City Council approved the hiring of three firefighter/paramedics along with the improved Training and Medical Services Program Management. We enhanced our paramedic program to better serve the City of Sumner by increasing the level of care and to reduce illness and injury.

We implemented and received Pierce County approval for Paramedic Base Station inhouse training.

Our part-time administrative assistant went to full-time.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT •

• • •

Adopted both the City of Sumner’s Emergency Management Program and All Hazard Mitigation Plan which is intended to protect lives and property through preparedness, mitigation activities and effective responses by City resources to emergencies and disasters associated with natural, environmental and technological hazards.

In cooperation with Washington State and Pierce County Emergency Management, an All Hazard Alert Broadcast Warning System (AHAB) was purchased and installed at the Sumner High School.

Provided funding for employee emergency kits and neighborhood emergency teams.

In coordination with administration and the County Department of Emergency Management, initiated planning for pandemic flu response.

EQUIPMENT We purchased a new American LaFrance fire engine to meet the fleet management replacement schedule. The truck is estimated to arrive in March 2006 and go into service approximately six weeks later.

REGIONAL PARTNERING • •

City Council approved the contract with East Pierce Fire and Rescue for administrative services, utilizing their Command Staff to oversee the Sumner Fire Department operations.

Began strategic planning analysis with Emergency Services Consulting Inc. and Accent Partners to research opportunities for partnering with other fire departments.

PUBLIC EDUCATION The best ways to reduce fires and injuries is through a progressive public education campaign. Sumner Firefighters participated in numerous events throughout the year, taking every opportunity to educate our customers. Just a few examples include • • • • • • •

Our Easter Egg Hunt reached 1000+ children and parents.

Rode with Santa on the fire engine down the majority of streets in Sumner.

Requests increase for the department’s antique Kenworth fire engine to be in parades.

We were able to attend a few in 2005 and hope to be there more in the coming years.

Our Training Program this year has resulted in a higher percentage of our firefighters receiving their FF1 certification.

Deputy Fire Marshal, Paul Brockwell received the City of Sumner’s “Customer Service Award”. Fire Plan Review continues to ensure new construction provides for safety to our citizens and responding Firefighters.

The addition of 3 firefighter/paramedics in 2005 will ensure that the highest trained emergency medical personnel will be scheduled on duty 24/7.

Fire Chief Dan Packer continued to serve as the president of the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association.

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Municipal Court As a court of limited jurisdiction, Sumner’s Municipal Court hears misdemeanors, traffic violations, parking citations and domestic violence. Three FTEs support a part-time judge.

The Court is also a sanctioned U.S. Passport Office.

GOAL RECAP • • •

Processed 2,113 cases and held 2,589 hearings at 53 court sessions.

Collected $229,737 in fines, costs, interest and forfeitures, of which $124,470 was transmitted to the City as revenue and $103,282 was forwarded to the State and $1,985 was passed through to Pierce County.

Maintained Public Defender services according to State guidelines.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS • • • • •

The Court office became the point of contact for Passport Acceptance Services. A total of 900 passport applications were processed.

Maintained vital relationships with the Police Department and Prosecutor's office, and with jails, probation departments and other criminal justice agencies to expedite appropriate delivery of services.

Provided opportunity for defendants to contribute to the community by offering the option of community service for payment of court fines and by enforcing collection of restitution for crime victims.

Participated with Sumner High School in the Student Traffic Court program.

Sustained management of accounts for effective collection of assessed fines, with an overall rate of 76% compliance with payment agreements, and unpaid accounts submitted to the contracted collection agencies within 60 days of default.

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CITATIONS FILED TRAFFIC NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION INFRACTION

PARKING

DWI

CRIMINAL CRIM NON TOTAL TRAFFIC TRAFFIC

2001

1528

19

391

83

554

318

2893

2002

1308

32

386

81

510

316

2633

2003

1035

8

424

52

526

211

2256

2004

665

17

392

50

206

235

1565

2005

1310

26

314

51

144

268

2113

PARKING

DWI

HEARING TALLY TRAFFIC NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION INFRACTION

CRIMINAL CRIM NON TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TOTAL

2001

412

6

46

375

991

655

2485

2002

547

11

43

387

936

922

2846

2003

733

5

53

470

1,114

851

3226

2004

476

3

40

439

837

913

2708

2005

557

18

44

451

398

1121

2589

CRIMINAL TRAFFIC & DUI

CRIMINAL NONTRAFFIC

OTHER REVENUE

STATE & COUNTY PORTION

10,743 11,654 11,205 8,846

80,711 68,537 73,362 56,303

23,567 19,572 15,239 17,627

24,047 10,345 9,674 10,937

174,846 157,709 149,297 122,662

TOTAL 399,611 354,612 336,971 274,273

8,620

33,902

20,069

7,211

105,276

229,745

REVENUE RECEIVED TRAFFIC & NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION 2001 85,697 2002 86,795 2003 78,194 2004 57,898 2005

54,667

PARKING

ADJUSTMENTS TO ACCOUNTS CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

CREDIT FOR JAIL TIME SERVED

DOLLAR AMOUNT WRITTEN OFF

NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS WRITTEN OFF

2001 5,798 1,513 37,513 135 2002 7,821 20,673 57,528 152 2003 17,718 6,340 54,158 149 2004 10,733 9,030 37,619 96 2005 6,993 3,877 59,801 * 175 * * 2005 "write-off" figures include 107 accounts abandoned due to Supreme Court ruling on DWLS/3, Redmond v. Moore

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Parks & Facilities The Parks and Facilities Division manages the City’s golf course, 22 acres of parks, cemetery, buildings and numerous open spaces. The following lists highlight our major accomplishments in 2005.

PARKS DIVISION •

Completed the Cyrus Woods sidewalk project in cooperation with the Public Works Department, continuing to enhance the existing pedestrian corridor.

•

Completed the Academy Street tree project in conjunction with the Forestry Commission, enhancing and promoting the importance of trees in our environment.

•

Installed new benches and trash receptacles, enhancing the downtown.

•

Continued to support the downtown merchants and SDA; for example, staff hung and maintained over 130 flower baskets.

•

Responded to community concerns and implemented policies and procedures for Sk8 Park.

•

Worked cooperatively with associated departments to finish the first phase of the new Rainier View Park.

•

Hired a new employee due to increasing work loads to continue maintaining the high standards we have established of our infrastructure.

•

Enhanced downtown parking lots by initiating a yearly maintenance program, reviewing asphalt conditions, signage, landscaping and striping.

•

Cleaned up the area around KC’s Caboose after the fire.

•

Installed and dismantled numerous seasonal lights and event banners.

•

Provided contracted services for the trees in Loyalty Park to ensure health and minimize liability issues.

•

Interacted with the Sumner City Cemetery to support facility and family needs.

CITY HALL & FACILITIES •

Renovated the City Clerk’s work zone to make it more efficient for administration.

•

Worked with SDA to develop their new Visitors Office.

•

Worked successfully with numerous departments and vendors, meeting the scheduled grand opening of the downtown restroom.

•

Completed the second phase of the card lock system in City Hall, increasing security.

•

Contracted for HVAC, generator, janitorial and elevator maintenance to ensure continual operation and preparedness for City staff and guests at City Hall.

•

Coordinated with the Police Department in accomplishing numerous tasks to assist in their accreditation program.

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SUMNER MEADOWS GOLF LINKS •

Coordinated with the Billy Casper Golf Management Group and vendor to renovate all the golf bunkers to increase customer appreciation and revenues.

•

Monthly, reviewed revenue and grounds conditions and updated associated committees.

MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY •

Continued to deliver high standards for its tenants and customers.

•

Replaced the carpeting in the entry hallway.

•

Partnered with the tenant to re-duct and install an additional HVAC unit.

SUMNER CITY CEMETERY •

Continued entering data for the new software system, which will save staff time and expedite inquiries for our guests.

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Facilitated electrical and façade repairs to the Garden Mausoleum.

•

Had entire cemetery maintenance staff get Public Operator and CDL Licenses.

•

Completed repair work from the vandalism of over 300 markers, preserving the integrity of families interned there.

•

Added security lights to minimize future vandalism with a second phase being estimated for 2006.

•

Interacted with the Parks Department to support the facility and other City needs.

•

Reviewed revenue structures and recommended changes in rates to reflect current market conditions.

•

Repaired numerous gravesites that were damaged due to settling over the years.

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Continued to be recognized for maintaining high levels of grounds and customer service.

Police

Sumner operates a full-services Police Department including patrol, traffic, animal control, evidence, investigations and communications. The Department also participates in a regional tactical team and maintains a dog.

Standards Excellence Sumner Police Department achieved Accreditation from the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Accreditation is a way of helping institutions evaluate and improve their overall performance. Two tiers are currently available in Washington; SPD applied for the second tier, which includes a total of 203 standards, commonly accepted as professional practices in Washington and now also synonymous with those of the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

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Building Community Sumner Police Department staff members wrapped and delivered 500 Christmas presents to over 200 young people in Sumner School District and raised $5,004 for Washington Special Olympics Torch Run to benefit special athletes in Pierce County.

The Department graduated 20 citizens from the Citizen's Academy and in the interest of community building, returned one loose pig, a few goats and some wandering cattle to their owners. In addition, Sumner Police restarted two hearts and delivered one bouncing baby boy in 2005!

TOTAL CAD EVENTS POLICE REPORTS (TOTAL)

34,337 3268

215 200 52

NON TRAFFIC CRIMINAL CITATIONS CRIMINAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS DUI

Criminal Homicides

0

DWLS Citations

91

Forcible Rapes

2

DWLS Impounds

7

Robberies

6 PARKING ENFORCEMENT

Assaults

344

DV Assaults

113

Parking Infractions

270

Burglaries

145

Green Tags Issued

82

Larcenies (Thefts)

358

Parking Complaints

58

Motor Vehicle Thefts

130

Verbal Warnings Written Warnings Impounds

66 383 8

TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS NON TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS PARKING INFRACTIONS

1303 15 321

EVIDENCE Cases Received Cases Closed

546 147

ANIMAL CONTROL CITY OF SUMNER

COMMUNICATIONS PHONE LINES Business

39,009

INCOMING ANIMALS (FIELD)

Emergency 911

22782

INCOMING ANIMALS (SHELTER)

232

OUTGOING ANIMALS

300

ANIMALS EUTHANIZED

139

WARRANTS ENTERED Sumner Muni

250

Bonny Lk Muni

937

82

CITY OF PUYALLUP INCOMING ANIMALS (FIELD)

CHAPLAIN TOTAL HOURS Death Calls

11.5

Counseling

2

Other

1

VOLUNTEER HOURS

274

INCOMING ANIMALS (SHELTER)

1054

OUTGOING ANIMALS

1231

ANIMALS EUTHANIZED

537

812

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OPS - Office of Professional Standards The following report reflects the total number of cases handled by the Professional Standards Office (OPS) and the Property/Evidence Section.

Note: Case totals for the Property Section only reflect the types of cases submitted to the Property Section and do not reflect the total cases handled by Patrol or Investigations overall.

COMMENDATIONS/COMPLAINTS RECEIVED 2005 Total OPS Cases Received

74

Commendations Complaint/Inquiry- Patrol Complaint/Inquiry- ComCtr Total Complaints*

33 26 15 41

* Of the 41 complaint cases handled only 3 elevated to the IA level.

PURSUITS & USE OF FORCE Total - Use of Force Level I Level II Level III

29 20 3 6

OC Spray* K-9*

3 1

*Included in above total

Total - Pursuits

By Vehicle

By Foot Total - Use of Taser Displayed Only Used Effective When Used Effective When Displayed % Effective When Used % Effective When Displayed

4 3 1 13 10 3 1 5 33% 50%

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PROPERTY / EVIDENCE SECTION Note: On December 31, 2005, the Property Section maintained 1,959 active cases. Seventy-five percent of the cases contain two or more pieces of evidence per case and the remaining cases, containing 10 or more pieces of evidence per case.

Cases Currently Managed

1,959

Total Cases Received 2005 2005 Cases Open 2005 Cases Closed

546 399 147

Total Cash Seized/Recovered Total Deposited w/City Total Returned to Owner

$1,632.46 $426.60 $1,205.86

Total Cash From Auctions Total Cases Released for Auction

$602.76 47

Total Cases Prepared for Lab To Lab - Felony Cases Marijuana Tested by SPD Tech.*

69 54 15

* Includes Testing for Outside Agencies

CASES HANDLED BY TYPE General Evidence Assault - General Assault DV Burglary Firearms Found - Bicycles Found - General Marijuana Meth Other Narcotic Recovered Safekeeping Theft

174 18 21 42 8 38 109 22 11 2 12 52 37

2005 HOURLY REPORT EVIDENCE / PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SECTION Hours By Assignment Property/Evidence Professional Standards (OPS) IT- Admin - Database Programs Other Total Hrs

592.0 331.5 165.5 7.0 1096.0

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Public Works SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Zehnder Street was rebuilt.

• Significant improvement was made to Valley Avenue E. in front of the Cannery with a ninety-percent grant from the State. This project also made improvements for trucks using the Union Pacific Railroad crossing to access West Valley Highway.

• The new wastewater treatment plant came on-line in October.

• Storm drainage rates were reduced.

• Water rates saw a small increase with the adoption of a “Fire Protection” charge for buildings with more than 8,000 sq. ft.

• Improvements to the Jansen Pump station at the intersection of 152nd Ave. E. and 63rd St. E. were completed. This project eliminated an eye-sore and intercepted localized seepage flow in the area.

PERFORMANCE DATA • 1,680 acre-feet of water was delivered to the system this year.

• System Development Charges (SDCs) and Street Impact Fees received were well ahead of budget projections.

Water SDCs Sewer SDCs Storm SDCs Street Impact Fees

•

Actual

Budgeted

$887,270 $851,200 $1,131,030 $350,645

$750,000 $700,000 $600,000 $150,000

Incomes from Utility monthly rate charges were also above projections.

Water Rate Income Sewer Rate Income Storm Rate Income

Actual

Budgeted

Difference

$1,151,860 $2,450,924 $1,306,700

$1,093,000 $2,410,000 $975,000

5.4% 1.7% 34%

STREETS Zehnder Street was rebuilt although the entire project was not completed due to delays in obtaining ROW and overhead power easements. The east end will be rebuilt in the spring of 2006, and the work to date is under budget.

The Bridge Street Bridge contract was completed. The additional cleaning and recoating under the bridge revealed more problems: approximately a dozen gusset plates are significantly deteriorated and need replacement. We were awaiting approval of additional

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federal BRAC funds for this work at the end of the year. If we do not replace them, we will need to derate the bridge.

Valley Avenue East, the Union Pacific Railroad crossing and a section of West Valley Highway were rebuilt and widened as scheduled. The street lights and traffic signals will come on-line in early 2006 as anticipated. The project also included the replacement of water mains and services, new sanitary sewer lines and storm drainage facilities in a public/private partnership with adjacent property owners. Utilities were financed by the respective utility funds.

Another round of chip sealing began in 2004 in the southwest part of town. It continued north and east in 2005. 8,400 lineal feet of residential streets were chip-sealed in 2005. These included, Thompson, Alder, Cherry and Kincaid. Beginning in 2006, we will begin adding a fog or slurry seal on top of the chips to make a smoother surface and add life to the roads.

Of streets built by developers, the most significant was the improvement to the intersection of 166th Avenue E. and Meade McCumber Rd, which eliminated a serious hazardous condition. $960,165 worth of streets was dedicated to the City in 2005.

WATER The water system refurbishment program neared completion with work on additional and replacement telemetry equipment at our sources and tanks. The Wastewater Treatment Plant and water department are using a new graphic interface computer program that records, trends and reports data.

The south tank is being repainted for the first time since it went into service in 1976. The inside was completed in 2005, and the exterior will be painted in the spring of 2006.

New water mains were installed in Zehnder Street and in Valley Avenue E. ahead of the street work. All services were replaced.

Much of the utility system is built by developers. Based on the bill-of-sales received in 2005, $875,600 of new water mains, valves, hydrants, etc. were added to the system. We did not receive approval of our five water right changes in 2005 from the Department of Ecology.

They informed us the rules had changed, and we are in the process of responding to them.

The water utility is well funded. At end of year, there was $1,614,000 in the fund. As soon as the water right issue is resolved, a substantial amount of these funds will be used to construct two new deep well supply systems and upgrade the west well.

SEWER The $21.82-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant was completed in October. We are pleased with both the design of the processes and quality of construction. We had hoped to close out the McClure contract before the end of the year, but not all the paperwork was completed. The McClure contract will be closed out and accepted in early 2006.

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New pumps, piping, valves, controls and power supply are being installed at the Old Cannery pump station to serve all the businesses along Valley Avenue East. Construction will be completed in the first quarter of 2006.

A significant amount of cleaning, video and smoke testing of sewers occurred in 2005. A new smoke machine was acquired, which was very helpful, particularly for identifying plumbing problems in a number of buildings along Main Street. A side sewer break in the north industrial area was identified and fixed. These are deep sewers in the groundwater and can add significant amounts of flow. Power records and flow records at pump stations are regularly checked to keep watch for these conditions.

The sanitary sewer utility is adequately funded. Total cash and investments at year’s end was $2,273,600. About half of these funds are needed to cover remaining costs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant including State Street, the plant parking lot and the trail around the plant.

The total amount of sewers added to the system by developers totaled to $253,300-worth of sewer mains, side sewers and manholes.

There are 2,764 sewer utility accounts at the end of the year; of that, 2,206 accounts are residential homes.

STORM DRAINAGE All storm drainage ponds were inspected and cleaned as part of an annual program. Also, Salmon Creek was partially cleaned this year. It will receive a full cleaning in 2006.

This was the first full year of service for the Low Impact Development south of East Main Street. It was the driest place in town during the wet December and early January 2006 rains.

We will be installing real time monitoring equipment in 2006 to obtain actual data for incorporation into design criteria for these types of development.

New reduced storm drainage rates were enacted in October to encourage the construction of proper storm water facilities and low-impact development.

A significant amount of new storm drainage facilities were constructed as a part of street projects and new development. Bill-of-sales received from developers in 2005 show that a total value of $380,550-worth of new facilities were added to the system. An equivalent amount was added to the system as a part of street projects.

The groundwater monitoring program for the North Sumner Industrial Area was mostly implemented in 2005. Data collection will begin in 2006. This program will provide the information necessary to evaluate the impact of industrial/commercial development on aquifer recharge and base flows to the river.

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PUBLIC WORKS STATISTICS 5/8 Gravel, for shoulders, alley, sewer, street, storm, repairs...................784 tons Asphalt for repairs.....................................................................................145 tons Sign posts new and accident replacement...................................................76 Water work orders.....................................................................................267 Utility locates.............................................................................................623 Request for services...................................................................................423 After hour emergency call outs..................................................................103 Call outs and Request for Services can range from plugged sewers, broken water mains, traffic signal repairs, flooding, slides and more. Water work orders range from, meter installations to new services.

WATER SYSTEM WATER DELIVERY AND CONSUMPTION Month & Year

County Springs (M.G.)

Sumner Springs (M.G.)

Elhi Springs (M.G.)

South Well (M.G.)

Dieringer Well (M.G.)

West Well (M.G.)

Total Water Delivered

Jan-05

23.62

15.39

0.00

0.23

0.00

0.00

39.25

Feb-05

18.37

13.71

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

32.08

Mar-05

23.54

15.33

0.00

0.02

0.00

0.00

38.88

Apr-05

23.34

15.16

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

38.50

Water Meters Total

May-05

26.25

16.85

0.00

0.11

0.00

0.00

43.21

Jun-05

28.53

18.00

0.00

1.04

0.00

0.00

47.57

47.78

Jul-05

33.68

20.12

0.00

7.63

2.36

1.60

65.38

46.71

Aug-05

31.86

19.05

0.97

14.67

6.77

4.93

78.24

61.45

Sep-05

31.31

18.38

3.43

2.24

0.00

0.00

55.36

59.10

Oct-05

23.73

14.96

2.30

0.10

0.00

0.00

41.10

37.23

Nov-05

23.37

14.55

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

37.92

35.54

Dec-05

24.76

15.45

0.00

0.29

0.00

0.00

40.49

29.75

312.34

196.96

6.69

26.34

9.13

6.53

557.99

958.6

604.5

20.5

80.8

28.0

20.1

1,712.53

1908

322

0

542

22

100

2894

0

675

100

258

0

0

1033

1908

997

100

800

22

100

3927

Annual Annual (ac-ft) Water Right Certificates Acre-feet Water Right Claims Acre-feet Total Rights

Records since Springbrook system was initiated (billing program)

325.58

287.81

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Senior/Community Services GOAL RECAP • Worked with other communities, local agencies and healthcare providers to maintain quality programs to assist the City of Sumner residents and others from around the local area.

•

Continued to develop a strategy to expand and accommodate Senior Center participants from within the City of Sumner and those throughout Eastern Pierce County.

•

Continued to collaborate with local middle and high schools to develop intergenerational, multi-cultural programs.

•

Continued to provide limited human services to residents through funding contracts with the Sumner School District/Sumner Family Center

PERFORMANCE DATA • Catholic Community Services provided 11,422 meals (approximately 952 meals per month) •

Senior Center provided services to approximately 1,594 new clients (unduplicated count)

•

Senior Center clients used services approximately 18,993 times (duplicated count)

•

Senior Center received approximately $2,644 in revenue for program fees and donations

•

Senior Center received $7,860 for building rentals

•

Senior Employment: 26 new applicants, 131 job requests, 96 jobs filled

•

Senior Trip Program: 17 trips offered, 13 trips conducted, 167 clients participated

•

In addition to our normal activities, several special programs were conducted to include a o Valentine’s Day Dance— approx. 70 participants o Mother’s Day Celebration— approx. 105 participants o Father’s Day Celebration— approx. 80 participants o July 4th Celebration— approx. 60 participants o Hawaiian Luau— approx. 105 participants o Halloween Costume Contest— approx. 85 participants o Thanksgiving Celebration— approx. 100 participants o Sumner High School Chamber Choir Visitation— approx. 75 participants o Holiday Celebration— approx. 95 participants o Christmas Celebration—approx. 95 participants

•

Recognized by Catholic Community Services as the second busiest meal in all of Pierce County.

•

Supported the partnership for the Sumner Family Center, helping 2,680 clients (65% from Sumner) and providing support to 125 homeless children in the school district.

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