Res 09-559
RESOLUTION NO. 09-559
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, authorizing continued participation in the King County
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved continuation in the Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan of King County through the signing of the County's Signature ofIntent Form at the July 21,
2009 City Council Meeting in recognition of its vulnerability to natural, technological and man-
made disasters and its commitment toward minimizing the effects of such disasters upon the
community; and
WHEREAS, FEMA requires City adoption of revised plans through public Resolution;
and
WHEREAS, All Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans must also be approved by FEMA,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of Federal Way hereby approves adoption of the revised
plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, upon the approval ofthe revised plan by FEMA.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
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Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage
by the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 15 day of September, 2009.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY , PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.: 09-559
9-8-2009
9-15-2009
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EXHIBIT A
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of
King County
City of Federal Way
Annex
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Jurisdictional Profile
Federal Way was incorporated in 1990 and is centrally located in the southwestern comer of
King County, situated 25 miles south of downtown Seattle and eight miles north of downtown
Tacoma. The city occupies approximately 22 square miles on a plateau between Puget Sound
and the Green River Valley. The overall community of Federal Way is bordered on the west by
the shores of Puget Sound and shares common boundaries with the cities of Tacoma, Milton,
Edgewood, Algona, Pacific, Auburn, Kent and Des Moines, and an unincorporated area of King
County.
While the citizen population of Federal Way is 88,000 according to City records, the Greater
Federal Way Community represents a total of approximately 100,000 people who live, work and
attend schools and other programs within the influence of the City of Federal Way. The
community is diversified with the spectra from high-priced shoreline view neighborhoods, to
high-density multi-family apartment complexes. In addition to English, there are some distinct
ethnic neighborhoods, including Spanish, Russian and Korean, where local dialects are often the
primary languages for the neighborhood businesses and residents. There are several Fortune
1000 global headquarters, commercial and retail centers, schools, churches and several large
medical centers.
The city is located at a key transportation hub on Interstate 5. Interstate 5 and State Highways 99,
161, and 509 provide north/south transit options: State Highway 18 offers direct access to the
state's main east-west corridor, Interstate 90. There are seven major roadways that serve the
activity centers within Federal Way, including the South 320th Street corridor between Pacific
Highway South (SR-99) and 1-5.
City Governance
The local Governance of Federal Way includes seven elected officials with a Mayor elected by
the Council, all serving a 4-year term. There are three primary Committees reporting to the
council, with each Committee containing 3 council members as well as leaders from various
organizations within the City> These Committees are; I )Finance, Economic Development &
Regional Affairs Committee, 2)Land Use and Transportation Committee and, 3)Parks,
Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee (PRHSPSC)
Federal Way employees it own Public Works services as well as Police Department. Fire and
rescue services are contracted through South King Fire and Rescue. The City receives the
majority of its water and sewer service through Lakehaven Utility District with a smaller
segment being serviced through Tacoma Water. The majority of electricity and natural gas
services are provided through Puget Sound Energy with a smaller segment being serviced
through Tacoma Power. Public education is provided through the Federal Way School District.
All contracted service providers, with the exception of Tacoma Water and Tacoma Power, also
participate in the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan through individual Annexes. A
number of independent health care facilities serve Federal Way medical needs including St.
Francis Hospital, Virginia Mason Clinic and Group Health.
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2009 Plannin2. Process
In identifying appropriate updates and initiatives for the 2009 updates, a Regional Hazard
Mitigation Working Group was formed. The working group consists of Public Works and
Emergency Management leadership. The group held three meetings during the revision process.
The group reviewed the current City mitigation strategy making changes as appropriate,
reviewed the progress made on prior mitigation initiatives and identified attainable projects to
include in the revised plan cycle and reviewed the FEMA How-To-Guide on Benefit-Cost
Review models.
In addition to the Working Group meetings, Emergency Management representatives met with
South King Fire and Rescue, Lakehaven Utility District and Federal Way Schools to discuss
possible collaborative initiative opportunities given all serve the citizens of Federal Way.
The updated plan was presented to the City's Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety
Committee for initial review and comment prior to presentation at a Public City Council
Meeting. During the public City Council Meeting, citizens were invited to view the plan and to
provide comment via the City's website.
Incorporation of Re2.ional Hazard Miti2.ation Plan with Other City Mechanisms
The RHMP Working Group reviewed the list of pas sib Ie relationships noted within the FEMA
Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance resource and identified the following as areas
for which awareness of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City's Annex would be
important toward continual improvement. A cover letter along with the plan was then sent to the
appropriate source. The City will continue to work with these entities to increase the awareness
of and stress the importance of hazard mitigation efforts.
I. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
2. Capital Improvement Plan
3. Planning Commission
4. Public Works
5. Land Use & Transportation Committee
6. Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
7. Finance, Economic Development & Regional Affairs Committee
The RHMP Working Group will consider additional sources on an ongoing basis identifying
those whose relationship is conducive toward supporting the Plan's Mitigation Strategy, Goals
and Objectives.
National Flood Insurance Pro2.ram
The City of Federal Way currently subscribes to the NFIP.
Repetitive Loss Properties
The City of Federal Way incurred approximately $180,000 in damage mitigation costs related to
severe winter storms. Mitigation efforts included deployment of snow plows and application of
de-icing fluid on targeted roadways. These efforts helped to mitigate personal injuries, maintain
critical infrastructure, support emergency services and minimize damage.
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Hazard Mitie.ation Plan Adoption. Development and Maintenance
The City of Federal Way's participation in the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan supports both
the Regional Mission Statement and the Regional Goals and Objectives in the development of
City Annex pages.
The City of Federal Way will incorporate the following processes in the development, adoption
and maintenance of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex:
1) A Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group, consisting of Public Works and
Emergency Management personnel will maintain the City's Annex pages and will ensure
the accuracy of City Profile information, determine the City's mitigation strategy and
identify supporting initiatives, establishing priority according to recommended FEMA
and King County prioritization models.
2) In support of enhancing partnerships and planning activities, a representative ofthe
City's RHMP Working Group will meet with other plan participants who provide
services to the City in order to explore potential initiative synergies.
3) A representative from the RHMP Working Group will present, in draft form, the revised
City Annex to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee,
which is represented by City Council members, City management and a number of
private organizations and citizens and the agenda and minutes of which are published to
the general public. Prior to seeking adoption of the City's RHMP Annex, it will ask this
Committee for its support in recommending adoption by Council.
4) The Citizen's of Federal Way shall have access to the City's Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan via the City website. During the draft phase of development, the public will be made
aware of the ability to view plan content and provide input as desired. The invitation to
view the plan will be announced at Committee meetings and City Council meetings.
5) After Committee review and a public comment period, the plan will be presented at a
regularly scheduled public City Council Meeting seeking conditional adoption of the plan
pending FEMA's approval.
6) Once FEMA approval is obtained, Council will be asked to formally adopt via
Resolution.
7) The Regional Hazard Mitigation Working Group shall review the plan strategy and
initiatives on an annual basis at mid-year to gain an overall progress status report. The
plan will also be reviewed after each major disaster event with changes to initiative
priorities made if appropriate.
8) A representative ofthe Regional Hazard Mitigation Working Group shall attend meetings
held by King County Office of Emergency Management in relation to the RHMP and will
follow recommended revision requirements as requested by KCOEM.
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Critical City Facility Inventorv
Critical Facility Type Jurisdiction Controlled Maximum $ loss Controlled Facilities Not under
Facilities Facilities Jurisdiction Control
Continuity of Government . Federal Way City Hall . $11,035,000 U.S. Postal Bulk Mail
or Administration . Federal Way Community . $9,900,000 Center
Center King County Aquatics
. Dumas Bay Center . $7,741,000 Center
. Steel lake Maintenance . $318,000
life Safety & Medical . Saint Francis Hospital
. Virginia Mason
Medical Center
. King County Public
Health
. See South King Fire &
Rescue RHMP annex
Transportation . Federal Way Transit
Center
. 1-5
. SR-99
. HWY18
. Overpass @ 1-5 &
HWY 18
. Overpass @ 1-5 &
320th
. Overpass @ 1-5 &
272"
Education . See Federal Way
Public Schools RHMP
annex
. DeVry
. Highline Community
Colleqe
Utilities . BPA power lines
. Olympic Pipe line
. See lakehaven Utility
District RHMP annex
Community Services . Multi-Service Center
(food bank)
. Evergreen lodge
(assisted living)
. Foundation House
(assisted living)
. Garden Terrace
(Alzheimer's Center)
. Village Green
(Retirement village)
. WoodMark (assisted
living)
. Avalon Care Center
. (assisted living)
. HallMark Manor
. (assisted living)
. life Care Center
. (assisted Iivina)
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2003 Initiatives Pro2:ress Report
1) Develop & implement programs to coordinate maintenance personnel response activities
during severe winter storm events.
The City developed a flooding "Hot Spot" list to enable timely mitigation activities
during times of heavy rain. The list also facilitates a rapid assessment approach in
determining distribution of response resources.
Public Works also developed an Employee Emergency Handbook. The handbook
contains policies and procedures related to severe weather response, an emergency phone
list, equipment list and various maps including a map identifying de-icing routes.
2) Develop a response plan to be implemented in the event of a surface water storage
facility breach, including property-owner notification and post-event assessment.
The Panther Lake EOP was updated to include notification procedures, downstream
mapping and affected structures, appropriate response to emerging conditions and
preventative actions.
3) Adopt the International Building Code and evaluate additional building code application
for increasing the protection oflife and property.
The IBC was adopted in 2004 and has implemented changes according to IBC
amendments. The City also complies with the Washington State Building Code.
4) Encourage seismic retrofitting in all structures including homes, schools, businesses and
Government offices.
In 2007 the City of Federal Way along with Home Depot and Lowe's sponsored a week
long focus on seismic retrofitting of homes and businesses. The week included talks and
workshops about how to secure water heaters, appliances and other seismic home and
office hazards. Federal Way City Hall was inspected to identify areas that could use
seismic retrofitting information was then passed on to the facility group to be included in
their maintenance schedule and monthly Safety Meeting.
5) Install backup generators in City Hall in order to maintain City services in the event of a
power outage and to ensure the City's EOC is able to operate if activation is required.
A 750kw backup generator was installed in 2004. In 2008 an additional 500gal diesel fuel
tank was added to increase generator run-time.
6) Increase public awareness and preparedness related to hazards within the local area as
well as increase participation in CERT.
The City currently schedules three CERT classes per year as well as offers a
neighborhood preparedness option and maintains a list of participating neighborhoods.
Additionally, the City's Emergency Management Department maintains City website
pages that include the publishing of various emergency plans, information regarding
hazard identification and response, the City's public warning system (CodeRed),
educational opportunities and more. The CodeRed system was incorporated in 2008 and
is now the City's primary public emergency notification system. The department also
publishes a monthly article in the local newspaper.
9) Map and identify locations around the City that are affected by repetitive or predicted
hazards.
The City has developed slide maps and de-icing maps as well as a Surface Water
Management "Hot Spot" checklist identifying locations that are prone to excess surface
water.
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Jurisdictional Hazards
The City of Federal Way agrees that it is vulnerable to the hazards noted within the greater
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The following HIV A Table, as published within the City's
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, further describes the City's vulnerability to the
hazards most likely to occur within City boundaries:
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT TABLE
HAZARD PROBABILITY IMPACT WARNING
CIVIL DISTURBANCE LOW MODERATE YES
DROUGHT / HEAT LOW LOW YES
EARTHQUAKE MODERATE HIGH NO
FIRE URBAN / WILDLAND INTERFACE LOW MODERATE YES
FLOODING LOW LOW YES
HAZMAT MODERATE HIGH NO
LANDSLIDES LOW MODERATE NO
PANDEMIC FLU LOW HIGH YES
SEVERE WEATHER HIGH HIGH YES
WINTER STORM
TERRORISM LOW HIGH NO
TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT LOW MODERATE NO
(AIRLINER)
TSUNAMIS/SEICHES LOW MODERATE YES
UTILITY OUTAGES HIGH MODERATE NO
(OVER 24 HOURS AREA WIDE)
VOLCANOES LOW HIGH YES
Probability was determined by the event having occurred in the Greater Federal Way area. See
below for category definition:
High: Yearly, Moderate: Two - Ten Years, Low: Beyond Ten years
Impact was determined by the event having any two of the items listed in the category.
High: Large population effected, wide property destroyed or severely damaged, all
response resources overwhelmed.
Moderate: Localized population effected, localized property destroyed or damaged, all
response resources strained.
Low: Small population affected, light property damage, additional response resource
called in.
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Mitie:ation Stratee:v
The City of Federal Way's Mitigation Strategy, Goals and Objectives support those noted within
the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the incorporation of actions to I) Protect Life
and Property, 2) Support Emergency Services, 3) Increase Public Awareness, 4) Preserve Natural
Systems and Resources, 5) Encourage Partnerships and 6) Enhance Planning Activities.
Additionally, the City's Strategy will include:
I) The preservation of continuity of government, and responding to Community needs.
2) Participation in regional disaster, emergency response and management plans according
to Federal guidelines and requirements.
3) Educating the public, business and special populations on personal hazard mitigation and
emergency preparedness through a variety of media including classes, local newspaper
articles and the City's website.
2009 Implementation and Priority Levels
The 2009 Federal Way Annex will focus hazard mitigation initiatives on those hazards which
received a "High" or "Medium" probability of occurrence as noted within the City's Hazard
Identification and Vulnerability Assessment Table (HIV A Table). The City plans to place further
focus on hazards receiving a "Low" probability within the 2014 plan review. Additionally, the
hazard "Flooding" refers to localized urban flooding within the City of Federal Way.
Initiatives
Mitigation initiatives were developed to support the Regional Hazard Mitigation Goals and
Objectives. Each mitigation initiative was given a priority level oflow, medium or high based
on benefit-cost review, using recommended models as provided within the FEMA "How-To
Guide: Using Benefit-Cost Review in Mitigation Planning." High priority levels were given to
mitigation initiatives that have high benefit cost ratio and committed funding or high chance of
receiving funding.
Medium priority levels were given to mitigation initiatives that have high benefit cost ratio with
low-medium chance of funding.
Low priority levels were given to mitigation initiatives that have low benefit cost ratio and low
chance of funding.
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 1
Type of Hazard: Utility Outage
Category: Increase Public Awareness
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Provide timely information regarding mitigation measures
the public can take before/during/after a lengthy utility outage using a variety of medium
including City web pages, local newspaper articles and public education seminars.
Rationale for project: Federal Way experiences utility outages primarily during the winter
storm season. Depending on the length of the outage, injuries and property damage can
occur due to alternate heating sources, improper turn-off/on of utility mains, etc. Keeping
the public informed of precautionary measures can help mitigate injuries and damage.
RHMP Goals: Increase Public Awareness
RHMP Objectives: Enhance public
knowledge of hazards and potential
impacts
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions: Puget Sound Energy
Cost of Project: $1000
Estimated time period implemented: annually once per quarter
Funding Sources: employee time currently funded
City funds as available for printing cost
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Offer public education opportunities related to wide-spread utility
outa2.es to reduce the potential for iniuries and property dama2.e.
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Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Any homeowner or Same as before but Less impact
affected tenant less may experience
impact
Number of properties 20 2 18
Property Damage ($) $20,000* each year $2,000 each year $18,000 each year
Loss of Use 6 homes each year 3 homes each year 3 homes
Loss of Life (#) 1 every 5 years 1 every 10 years Reduced by half
* assumes $1,000 per home
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
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Risk Reduction An educated property owner is less likely to experience damages
or injury associated with utility outages.
Associated Community Goals Less emergency occurrences result in less deployment of
emergency resources resulting in overall emergency response
improvement.
Ease of Implementation Material content and speakers are already available, easy to
implement.
Ease of Funding Costs are based on current employee time w/minor printing
expense.
Political/Social Acceptance When similar seminars were offered in the past high participation
was experienced indicating a positive citizen response.
Review Tool 3 - Costs
Materials/Seminar Facilitators/Class Facilities
The majority of costs are already funded FTE
man hours, resulting in minimal new outlay for
printing.
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$1,000
$18,000
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 2
Type of Hazard: Earthquake
Category: Increase Public Awareness
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Encourage resident and business earthquake hazard
mitigation actions through a unified public awareness campaign sponsored by City
Emergency Management, South King Fire and Rescue, Federal Way Public Schools,
Lakehaven Utility District and local home improvement stores.
Rationale for project: A major contributor toward earthquake injuries and property
damage is the result of unanchored, heavy objects falling, even during lower magnitude
earthquakes. By encouraging public mitigation efforts, injuries and damages may be
minimized.
RHMP Goals: Increase Public Awareness
RHMP Objectives: Enhance public
knowledge of hazards, potential impacts
and mitigation actions.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions: South King Fire & Rescue, Federal Way Public Schools, Lakehaven
Utility District
Cost of Project: $4,000
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
Funding Sources: employee time currently funded
City funds as available for campaign materials
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Encourae.e resident and business earthquake hazard mitie.ation actions
throue.h a unified public awareness campaie.n.
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Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Any homeowner or Same as before but Less impact
affected tenant less may experience
impact
Number of properties 100 25 75
Property Damage ($) $50,000* every 2 yrs $12,500 very 2 yrs $37,500 every 2 yrs
Loss of Life (#) 1 every 20 years 1 every 1 0 years Reduced by half
* assumes $500 per home
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
Risk Reduction By taking basic earthquake hazard mitigation steps, such the
anchoring of heavy furniture, the risk of damage or injury can be
reduced.
Associated Community Goals The offering of free education seminars and demonstrations
augments the City's mission to be a community-based service
organization.
Ease of Implementation Material content and speakers are already available, easy to
implement.
Ease of Funding , Costs are based on current employee time w/minor advertising and
printing costs
Political/Social Acceptance When similar seminars were offered in the past high participation
was experienced indicating a positive citizen response.
Review Tool 3 - Costs
Materials/Seminar Facilitators/Class Facilities
The majority of costs are already funded FTE
man hours, resulting in minimal cost to
implement.
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$4,000
$37,500
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 3
Type of Hazard: Hazmat
Category: Support Emergency Services
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Obtain a list ofEPCRA Tier 11 facilities and develop
corresponding map for use in EOC operations.
Rationale for project: A Tier II EPCRA map for use within the EOC during times of
disaster will assist in strategy decisions, EAP development and resource deployment
which may ultimately result in reducing the threat to emergency personnel and citizens.
RHMP Goals: Support Emergency Services
RHMP Objectives: Enhance public
knowledge of hazards, potential impacts
and mitigation actions.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way .
Participating Jurisdictions: South King Fire & Rescue, Federal Way Public Schools, Lakehaven
Utility District
Cost of Project: $4,800
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
Funding Sources: Currently funded
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Obtain a list of EPCRA Tier II facilities and develop correspondin2
map for use in EOC operations.
Review Tool I - Measuring Vulnerability Before & After Mitigation
Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Citizens w fin Same as before but Less impact
affected proximity to Tier II less may experience
facilities as well as impact
emergency responders
Loss of Life (#) I 0 $2.3 million
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
Risk Reduction Having an EPCRA Tier II map during emergency operations may
reduce a loss of life by prompting early citizen evacuation
measures or advance emergency response worker warnings.
Associated Community Goals Increases the safety of citizens and emergency workers during
times of disaster.
Ease of Implementation A list of facilities is already available and a creation of an
accompanying map is easy to implement.
Ease of Funding The effort involves only staff time, which is currently funded.
Review Tool 3 - Costs
I Man Hours
I Currently funded through City
Cost: $4,800
Benefit: $2.3 million
BCR: 479
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 4
Type of Hazard: Localized Urban Flooding
Category: Protect Life & Property
Priority: MEDIUM
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Review 44th Ave SW pond to determine retrofit options to
eliminate the potential of localized flooding and complete repairs as appropriate.
Rationale for project: Reduce the threat ofIocalized flooding to properties located within
potential localized flooding zone which saves residents the burden of related repair costs
and allows time for adequate City planning to explore cost-effective options.
RHMP Goals: Protect Life & Property
RHMP Objectives: Implement cost-
effective activities in an effort to make
assets more resistant to losses ofIocalized
flooding.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $15,000
Estimated time period implemented: 2010 - 2012
Funding Sources: City funds and/or grant funding
as available
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Review 44th Ave SW pond to determine retrofit options to eliminate the
potential of localized floodin2 and complete repairs as appropriate.
Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of properties 6 0 Less impact
affected
Property Damage ($) $120,000* $0 $120,000
* assumes $20,000 per property if pond water flooded due to significant rain and or heavy
snow/ice thaw
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
Risk Reduction By installing a new outlet to the pond, the possibility of significant
localized flooding is reduced.
Associated Community Goals Protection of public infrastructure
Ease of Implementation Work can be accomplished by City maintenance crews
Ease of Funding Funds may be available in the maintenance budget, depending on
priority.
Review Tool 3 - Costs
Man hours + Retrofit Materials
Maintenance crews are already funded,
primary cost is related to retrofit materials
required for the new outlet.
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$15,000
$120,000
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 5
Type of Hazard: Localized Urban Flooding
Category: Support Emergency Services
Priority: HIGH
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: Create a Surface Water Hot-Spot map corresponding to the
current checklist so locations are easily identifiable to emergency response crews. The
map will also be a resource tool for EOC staff.
Rationale for project: Reduce the potential for significant localized flooding of emergency
routes which may lead to road closure and reduced response time. Depending on the
related emergency resource needed, lives and property could be dependant on the ability
for responders to arrive quickly.
RHMP Goals: Protect Life & Property
RHMP Objectives: Maintain essential
services and infrastructure during disaster
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $1,000
Estimated time period implemented: 4 months
Funding Sources: City funds
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
I
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BCR: 460
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Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Create a Surface Water Hot-Spot map correspondin2 to the current
checklist so locations are easily identifiable to emer2encv response crews. The map will also
be a resource tool for EOC staff.
Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people Any citizen who may Same as before but Less impact
affected experience a life- less may experience
threatening injury impact
during a disaster
which has
accompanymg
localized flooding
Loss of Life (#) I every 5 years 0 $460,000
* assumes $2.3 million per life saved/5 years
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
Risk Reduction Mapping of Surface Water hot-spots will enable crews to quickly
identify, locate and inspect these locations to ensure roads are free
of significant surface water that could result in road closure during
emergencies. Keeping roads clear enables rescue crews to arrive
where needed without preventative delays.
Associated Community Goals Allows for faster response time.
Ease of Implementation A list of locations is already made which are easily converted into
mapping detail
Ease of Funding Costs are minimal and require current employee time
Review Tool 3 - Costs
I Mapping
I Costs are already funded
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$1,000
$460,000
460
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County - Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Federal Way, Initiative 6
Type of Hazard: Support Emergency Services/Severe Storm Response
Category: Coordinate maintenance personnel response using GPS
Priority: Low
Plan Adoption # (tracking #)
Brief Description of Project: The system will provide "real time" location of equipment
(resources) during an emergency event such as severe winter storms and also status
including: vehicle running, air bags deployed and fuel depending upon vehicle, using GPS
equipment. This will also include hardware and software at City Hall and the Maintenance
Department to track and deploy the equipment/resources.
Rationale for project: Communications, including knowing the location and status of
resources is essential for timely response to any emergency and for assisting with
protecting essential infrastructure. This system can also be used by the field crews to
report & track any emergency they may encounter during the course of the emergency.
RHMP Goals: Support Emergency Services
RHMP Objectives: Track resources.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Federal Way
Participating Jurisdictions:
Cost of Project: $120,000 (20 vehicles @ $5,000 plus $10,000 per base) plus $500 per year.
Estimated time period implemented: At least 5 years if grants are available.
Funding Sources: Unfunded, will look at grants and
City funds as available
Matching %
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source and Date: Unknown at this time.
Adoptive date and/or Ordinance # In future
Status:
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Benefit/Cost Ratio: 4
Benefit/Cost Review
Mitigation Action: Usin2. GPS equipment. provide ~~real time" location of equipment
(resources) durin2. an emer2.encv event to aid in more efficient deployment and trackin2..
Vulnerability Before Action After Action Difference
Number of people All residents Same as before but Less impact
affected less may experience
impact
Loss of Life (#) I every 5 years 0 $460,000
* assumes $2.3 million per life saved/5 years
Review Tool 2 - Benefits
Risk Reduction Knowing the location and status of resources is essential for timely
response which could reduce the life safety risk
Associated Community Goals Allows for faster response time.
Ease of Implementation Once equipment is purchased, it will be necessary to train
employees on correct use during emergency situations
Ease of Funding Currently funding is not available, however a staggered
implementation over 5 years will improve availability
Review Tool 3 - Costs
I Equipment & training time
I Unfunded
Cost:
Benefit:
BCR:
$120,000
$460,000
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Initiatives Priority Table
Initiative BCR Funding Probability Priority
1. Public education related to wide-spread utility 18 High High
outages
2. Public awareness campaign to encourage 9 High High
earthquake hazard mitigation actions
3. Create EPCRA Tier II HAZMAT Facilities map for 479 High High
use in EOC
4. Determine & complete retrofit plan to eliminate the
potential oflocalized flooding related to 44th Ave 8 Medium Low
SW pond
5. Create a Surface Water Hot-Spot map for use 460 High High
during emergency operation resource allocation
6. Install GPS system to aid in resource allocation & 4 Low Low
tracking during an emergency event
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