Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN E. Essential Public Facilities According to the GMA, "essential public facilities" is a specialized term that refers to facilities that are typically difficult to site. If a service or facility is considered to be an important public service and is difficult to site, it may be included in this list, regardless of ownership. The GMA requires that the City's comprehensive plans contain a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities (WAC 365-195-340). Evaluation of proposals for the expansion of existing essential public facilities or construction of new essential public facilities within the city shall be according to a set of criteria. These criteria shall consider, among other things, the need for the facility, its compatibility with surrounding land uses, and the goals of the project. Table 1: Categorization of Capital Facilities and Utilities as they relate to GMA Concurrency Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 GMA Concurrent City Provided Facilities Facilities and Services Facilities Not subject to State GMA Controlled by Others: Subject to the State GMA concurrency and funding Not subject to State GMA concurrency and funding requirements. concurrency and funding requirements. requirements. City will monitor facility needs and will include in City will work with purveyors capital plans and budgets. to assure provision of facilities and services. Transportation Storm Water Management Schools Water Solid Waste Electricity Sewer Law Enforcement Gas Fire and Emergency Medical Communication Utilities Parks and Recreation Solid Waste Libraries Hospitals City Administration F. Climate Change Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, and addressing climate change are included in the overarching goals of the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Vision 2040. Global climate change presents a clear and compelling threat to our environment, our economy, and our future. Everett joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in 2007 and began its GHG emissions inventory for municipal operations, which was presented to City Council in 2008. In 2010 the City of Everett retained ICLEI to update the GHG inventory and prepare the City of Everett Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations, which was completed in 2011. The Plan reviewed actions the City had already taken to reduce GHG emissions, and identified programs and policies to further reduce GHG emissions from municipal operations. The City has also addressed the impacts of climate change in the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plans, the Surface Water Comprehensive Plan, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT