October 31, 2009 in Washington Voices

City crafting new shoreline plan

Council members upset over ‘unfunded mandate’ from state
John Craig johnc@spokesman.com, (509) 927-2165
 
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A plan to develop new shoreline regulations in Spokane Valley generated little enthusiasm Tuesday among City Council members.

Several members resented having to spend $150,000 of city money for a new Shoreline Master Program the state wants.

“We are paying for this out of our general fund,” Councilman Dick Denenny complained, calling it “an unfunded mandate that has to come out of our limited tax base.”

The $150,000 was used to hire a consulting firm, URS Corp.

“Over and above that, we’re looking at staff time out of our Planning Department – three people – to accommodate a state mandate,” …

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