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Why it matters: Rate studies guide utility billing and capital planning for water and wastewater services and can lead to changes in rates or service charges. The consultants said the split will let the council review wastewater recommendations independently before returning to water-rate work.

Council process: The presentation was introductory; the transcript records consultants Angie Sanchez and Chase (Chase Bozent/Bozn et) introducing the wastewater study and staff noting the separation of water and wastewater projects. No formal action or vote on rates occurred during the recorded portion. The council will receive the full study presentation and will have the opportunity for questions and potential future rate-related decisions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Moses Lake City Council Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Consultants from the FCS Group presented the wastewater portion of a rate study and said the water and wastewater projects were separated for clarity. The council heard the wastewater presentation introduction and will consider consultant findings in a later discussion.","taxTitle","Moses Lake City, Grant County, Washington","taxId",52037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160722,"City honors Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy after more than 21 years of service",203,2612000,2815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669&start=2612&end=2815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669/thumbnail_2612000.jpg","/articles/6160722/Moses-Lake-City/Grant-County/Washington/City-honors-Medical-Services-Officer-Todd-Shonzy-after-more-than-21-years-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160722-b852a028b2e7969c3d11996b4849f3d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054828&Signature=J0vq9IL9dU2jnls~I2R9KV-OhVfZnndZy0Wtzv-FX9bpAtY1xIWEzDity4mXrQEw~j8lAU3~UbyX3D6UUOhhd2cCNTj23ZAMp8NrUsUsmaNE9sQ8YsEI7cPam8yBUQkIQCCBwgJgemaVhO19FaRO7eXMcytZF~Rtz4UdNJolv84BZMNqQjBpW~H5nI5Roe5sGV4q8jD1zzz78z4Ux8XdQDr9YsR~MOcCr5N5~KyiPYZKfPa-wFVZy8O8OloRLZFE~OQEkERErK-tAeFFMnl1t6IER0pCQc2z~Js3oMq75Sz28mLcRDLbPVPHF~eNbvPWDizEHVuvZovFexpxeJL-nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor and council recognized Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy, battalion chief, for more than 21 years of service to the city’s fire and ambulance operations. Assistant Fire Chief Beech introduced Shonzy and outlined the programs and equipment he helped establish during his tenure.

Why it matters: Shonzy led operational and quality improvements for the ambulance service, including inventory-management systems, electronic patient-care records (ESO), cardiac-monitor upgrades, and participation in state EMS committees. Assistant Chief Beech said those changes improved billing rates and operational standardization and reduced back injuries through new load systems and electric gurneys.

Details noted in the presentation: The presenter said the department transitioned to new cardiac monitors that allow 12-lead transmission to hospitals and cited an approximate unit cost of about $80,000 per monitor. Staff credited Shonzy with establishing GEMT (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) billing participation, writing an ALS OTEP (ongoing training program) for Grant County in February 2005, and improving HIPAA compliance and ambulance inventory controls. The presenter wished Shonzy a happy retirement and noted his last day would be July 31.

What was not decided: This was a recognition presentation; the transcript records no formal policy action or personnel decision at the meeting regarding succession planning beyond the announcement of the retirement date.","The council and fire department presented Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy, battalion chief, with recognition ahead of his retirement July 31 after more than 21 years of service. Staff highlighted programs he developed and equipment updates he helped secure.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160727,"Council approves purchasing-policy revisions to match state small-works roster changes",183,3891000,4074000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669&start=3891&end=4074","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669/thumbnail_3891000.jpg","/articles/6160727/Moses-Lake-City/Grant-County/Washington/Council-approves-purchasing-policy-revisions-to-match-state-small-works-roster-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160727-3ee4eda0837a7d44ff502cce7c0199f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054828&Signature=mXwnUiP-~oa3UK6J21ptelwnV1JtRvmx~I5PvN3dQ47urpxDTo4axLdJbO8NOFHVBkf-WPDb0XXRp2xzNdVTCg1KDqyBHE8WxtydtvGdwSW8ziyigwxIFj4VsqZtIs3laGFXA86xEvxbr~ZcsLLkPbexkYLGAi3ECiFcfT54clNLJvGNFAmpcEWtMqSJ5mfcXxYBTjYcfV9BPtNwGKkqBkTlgbThnBQImGkbegqGqqwhCLBXLePqe1kgUCXjGQ-1UGbr9doBD7-7XBdNl1P9ASf-EjF3gLqkBSLU5OrKq~r62OVCmylEHJHKCTsoqQKUgWwF0aQIUAUr-O30Qz7E1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moses Lake City Council approved Resolution 4016, adopting revisions to the city’s purchasing policy to align with recent state law changes. Staff told the council that the legislature repealed the limited public works provision in the RCW and replaced it with a small-roster process, and the purchasing-policy changes update the city's thresholds and procurement language to match the revised RCW.

Why it matters: The update is intended to keep the city in compliance with state procurement law and to reduce the risk of audit findings. City staff said the state raised the procurement threshold for minimal competition to $150,000 (from the prior $116,500 figure referenced in the meeting), and the purchasing policy is being adjusted to match that threshold. Council members noted the city may always choose to keep stricter local thresholds if desired.

Council discussion and vote: Staff recommended matching the state threshold; council members asked about options and whether the city could be stricter. Staff said the city could adopt lower thresholds than state law if it chose, but matching the RCW was recommended. The council approved the resolution by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.

Next steps: Staff said they plan a broader review of the purchasing policy next year to ensure it meets city needs. The resolution as approved brings immediate compliance with the updated RCW language; any further refinements would be considered in the planned comprehensive review.","The Moses Lake City Council approved Resolution 4016 to update the city purchasing policy so it conforms with recent state changes replacing the limited public works process with a \"small roster\" and adjusting bidding thresholds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160732,"Council adopts shopping-cart regulations, delays fees 90 days to explore recovery program",768,3104000,3872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669&start=3104&end=3872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669/thumbnail_3104000.jpg","/articles/6160732/Moses-Lake-City/Grant-County/Washington/Council-adopts-shopping-cart-regulations-delays-fees-90-days-to-explore-recovery-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160732-33745ffc330a5db3227f6d77419bca99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054828&Signature=HynlBwBYjzSPJIah47Zbm2nFnq3zQ7mNEJBZ98sy4gsE-eD8i1h3FV4mD9VWgVe8BW~uEJ6JLxYtr2afGRSvD0NOlioCkL1pabOzwzDMPeUwbYNmvdcgj5LHkUnX72gJRvGGSt5fmmsOolh-drdM9A2UrppxZjnYh003m4w11LfNvps4m3cNwKqj5O8LOdTxGbpjV7MdnFjvQWonJ2cE7scbB~zYlj2ChZGi-hstK6fUza4CC7Pe8wx6dMQCmgiGybp7q-Fs~U3yk90FQnwNV7dDnsItH9SxhW8eG3fZLKnNGY9SqXK9AbeTOBIcw745Qo5H~3tjtIJkcPHfpHtZ1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moses Lake City Council adopted Ordinance 3072, which includes shopping-cart regulations as part of a package addressing slip, sit, lie, and camping rules. Council members debated whether to penalize businesses for stray shopping carts and how to encourage voluntary recovery programs. After debate, council members approved an amendment delaying imposition of fee penalties for 90 days to give staff time to explore a recovery program.

Why it matters: The ordinance creates a regulatory framework for shopping-cart control and establishes conditions under which businesses may be exempted from fees if they employ approved security or recovery measures. Council members discussed a model used by the City of Everett that routes voluntary contributions from retailers into a community fund and uses a recovery group to retrieve carts, thereby avoiding direct city fees on participating businesses.

Key points from the council discussion: Council member Deanna Martinez proposed exploring the Everett shopping-cart recovery program, which would use a community fund and a designated group to collect stray carts instead of imposing fees. Council member Lombardi reported retailers were not receptive in a prior survey to paying a small fee for cart recovery. Another council member noted that the ordinance already includes an exemption for businesses that implement \"security measures deemed appropriate,\" and suggested that a contracted cart-retrieval company or a volunteer group could satisfy that requirement.

Amendment and vote: Council approved an amendment to delay the imposition of fee penalties for 90 days to allow time for outreach to retailers and to meet with the Everett program contact. The council then approved the ordinance as amended. The transcript records affirmative votes but does not provide a roll-call record for individual yes/no votes.

Community and operational details: Council members discussed potential local implementers, including volunteer groups, athletic teams, or a contracted retrieval company. The transcript references Jake Mason (Everett program contact) and mentions retailers such as Walgreens in the context of outreach. Several council members voiced concern about penalizing businesses before exploring voluntary recovery or community-funded alternatives.

What was not decided: The council did not create or fund a particular recovery program at the meeting. The 90-day fee delay is intended to permit staff outreach and further discussion; any program design, funding arrangement, or formal agreement with retailers or volunteer organizations will require later council review or staff action.","The Moses Lake City Council adopted Ordinance 3072 on shopping-cart regulations as part of a broader 'sit/lie/camping' ordinance and voted to delay imposition of associated fees for 90 days to allow staff and council to explore a voluntary shopping-cart recovery program similar to Everett's model.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6160737,"Council authorizes termination of sleep-center lease; resident warns of gaps for disabled people",472,2570000,3042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669&start=2570&end=3042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449255-57346d7b640dbd2fb9646b4a82134669/thumbnail_2570000.jpg","/articles/6160737/Moses-Lake-City/Grant-County/Washington/Council-authorizes-termination-of-sleep-center-lease-resident-warns-of-gaps-for-disabled-people","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160737-3b829dd106a5afabe3bbda866d96b5ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771054828&Signature=mR9-EQ5SmeCq241eO2oF9OfB7hvHqyEMncoDuTz~5pkcEO00OTd2B1HUvStpJ92zsjAQmk-nBP4JGnD7BHM7TpV0Oj2NpGgo~hObapQ1VOvUDZnFxsP0Hjbv5lwkx~u7dUu4wdZ0FmVqb3~baHn-dx10bd2GhOC1ABEegPifR2ArMiCKdgIGQaZutNwjZ1xvNFK5hkUPY45CWSbytG1WOEwglTMjf902W8ZUOT8B9dVx2tI9nA9ruDOjhcf~IhVJh6LPWLjM8ZhIwWum5~YKtGsLjVhk9YBIoQQWgGlfkodj8oTnIN7JBbA84AunkCI3qUloU4o1STRT~hRLzuOi7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Moses Lake City Council voted to authorize the city manager to terminate the sleep-center property lease with the owner and to pay the final buyout balance on that lease. The motion was made during the council meeting and approved after an aye vote.

The action follows recent closure of the sleep center, which a resident said has left some residents without emergency shelter. Joseph Moriarty, a Moses Lake resident speaking during Citizens Communications, said he has engaged people who relied on the shelter and described at least one disabled person who lacked an immediate alternative. \"Is there any kind of emergency place? And, actually, there's not,\" Moriarty said, adding that one woman who had been brought to the sleep center stayed in a park and occasionally slept in an alley after the center closed.

Why it matters: the lease termination is a formal municipal decision that ends the city's contractual relationship with the shelter property owner and requires a final buyout payment. City officials did not present accompanying new shelter options at the meeting; a resident asked to be informed about follow-up resources and requested staff coordination with local providers.

Council action and next steps: Council authorization directs the city manager to complete the lease termination and pay the buyout balance. The transcript records the motion and the mayor's call for the vote; no roll-call vote totals or dissenting votes are recorded in the public transcript. During public comment, Joseph Moriarty asked for information and coordination with local service providers (he referenced a caseworker with Renew) to address people who \"slip through the gap.\" The council did not make a separate formal direction at the time to open a new emergency shelter or to allocate funds for interim services.

Context and community impact: Moriarty told the council that some individuals who had used the sleep center include disabled people and one person in her mid-60s who faced a 7-to-12-day gap in services after the shelter closed. He asked for staff follow-up and said he hoped to work with \"Liz and some other options regarding resources for those that just kinda slip through the gap.\" The transcript does not record any staff reply detailing immediate alternatives or a timeline for follow-up.

What was not decided: The council did not vote on funding or create a new shelter program at the meeting. The action was limited to terminating the lease and paying the buyout; any further shelter planning would require separate council direction or staff action.","The Moses Lake City Council authorized the city manager to terminate the sleep-center property lease and pay the final buyout balance. At public comment, a resident described disabled people who relied on the shelter and asked the city for options to fill service gaps.","actionData","errors"]

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