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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
From:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director Fb
To:
Agenda Date:
February 6, 2012
Subject:
Request for Infrastructure Revenue Bonds Funding
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility
Statement of Issue: The State is developing an Infrastructure Revenue Bonds
proposal. Jefferson County is seeking funding from this proposed program to apply to
the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility project.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's: If the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds program
is implemented, it will fund projects like the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment
Facility. It is important that the County request that this project, the County's top
infrastructure priority, be included in the list of projects being considered for
funding.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: This request is for $21,000,000 to be used
primarily for construction of the wastewater treatment plant, wastewater reuse
facility, and main influent pipeline. Total project cost for the first phase of the
sewer project with the collection system is approximately $35,000,000 (including
engineering, permitting, and associated costs). The first phase of the project
primarily covers the core Hadlock area and Rhody drive commercial areas.
Recommendation: Sign the request letters to 3 State Representatives and 2 State
Senators and send to the addressees. Make copies for Public Works.
Department Contact: Monte Reinders, P.E., County Engineer
Reviewed By:
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Date
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
PhB Jolmson, DIstrict 1 David W. BuI1lvan, DIstrict 2
John AustIn, DIstrict 3
February 6, 2012
Senator Jim Hargrove
411 Legislative Building
PO Box 40424
Olympia, WA 98504-0424
Re: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Jefferson County
Dear Senator Hargrove:
We are writing to request funding for the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project as
part of the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds proposal being considered in the legislature. We are
seeking $21,000,000 in State grants to fund construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use
Plant
This project is a jobs generator. In addition to the hundreds of jobs that would be generated
to build the new system, the new sewer would allow for a pent up demand for growth in the
housing, retail and light industry sectors to be met.
Jefferson County has been a responsible leader in developing this project as a means of
environmental stewardship and of managing the growth that is occurring in Jefferson County. The
project is active and moving forward and the community has made a veiy strong commitment of tax
dollar support to the project, including sale of a $2.2 million bond package in 2Dll to advance the
project.
Project milestones that the County has reached to date include:
. Considerable outreach has taken place in the community to build local public support
. With Congressman Dicks support for the project, Jefferson County was able to secure a
$1,000,000 STAG grant
. Significant County tax dollars have been dedicated to the project including a $2.2 million
bond sale in 2011.
. The project received a $10,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Trust Fund.
. The County has acquired much of the land needed for the project and is pursuing the
remainder.
. Just in the last month the project met a major milestone when it delivered the 30% plans,
specifications, and estimates for the Water Reclamation Facility.
Phone (360)385-9100 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jeff'erson.wa.us
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project - February 6, 2012
Page: 2
The project makes a significant contribution in the effort which is underway to restore and
maintain a healthy puget Sound and Hood Canal. In addition to substantially addressing fecal
coliform, nitrates, and other potential poIlutants, the project recharges water into the Chimacum
Creek aquifer that will help with salmon restoration.
Please act to help fund the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Your action wiIl
make a difference for the economic weIl being ofjefferson County residents and for the long-term
health of Hood Canal and our adjacent waters.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
]ohnAustin, Chairman
Phil Johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
PhlI Jolmson, DJsnIct 1 DavJ4 W. Su1IivaD. ~t 2
John AustI:o, DJsnIct 3
February 6, 2012
Senator Derek Kilmer
227 John A Cherberg Building
PO Box 40426
Olympia, WA 98504-0426
Re: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Jefferson County
Dear Senator Kilmer:
We are writing to request funding for the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project as
part of the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds proposal being considered in the legislature. We are
seeking $21,000,000 in State grants to fund construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use
Plant.
This project is a jobs generator. In addition to tile hundreds of jobs tilat would be generated
to build tile new system, tile new sewer would aIIow for a pent up demand for growtil in tile
housing, retail and light industry sectors to be met.
I
Jefferson County has been a responsible leader in developing this project as a means of
environmental stewardship and of managing the growth that is occurring in Jefferson County. The
project is active and moving forward and the community has made a very strong commitment of tax
dollar support to the project, including sale of a $2.2 million bond package in 2011 to advance the
project.
Project milestones that the County has reached to date include:
I
a Considerable outreach has taken place in the community to build local public support.
a With Congressman Dicks support for the project, Jefferson County was able to secure a
$1,000,000 STAG grant.
a Significant County tax dollars have been dedicated to the project including a $2.2 million
bond sale in 2011.
a The project received a $10,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Trust Fund.
a The County has acquired much of the land needed for the project and is pursuing the
remainder.
a Just in the last month the project met a major milestone when it delivered the 30% plans,
specifications, and estimates for the Water Reclamation Facility.
Phone (3601385-9100 Fax (3601385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jeft'erson.wa.us
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project - February 6, 2012
Page: 2
The project makes a significant contribution in the effort which is underway to restore and
maintain a healthy Puget Sound and Hood Canal. In addition to substantially addressing fecal
coliform, nitrates, and other potential pollutants, the project recharges water into the Chimacum
Creek aquifer that will help with salmon restoration.
Please act to help fund the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. Your action will
make a difference for the economic well being of Jefferson County residents and for the long-term
health of Hood Canal and our adjacent waters.
Thankyou for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John Austin, Chairman
Phil Johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phll JolmsoJl, D/strtct 1 Davlll W. Sa1livan, D/strtct 2
John Austin, D/strtct 3
February 6,2012
Representative Kevin Van de Wege
434A Legislative Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Re: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Jefferson County
Dear Representative Van de Wege:
We are writing to request funding for the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project as
part of the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds proposal being considered in the legislature. We are
seeking $21,000,000 in State grants to fund construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use
Plant.
This project is a jobs generator. In addition to tile hundreds of jobs tilat would be generated
to buIld tile new system, tile new sewer would allow for a pent up demand for growtl1 In tile
housing, retail and light Industry sectors to be met.
Jefferson County has been a responsible leader in developing this project as a means of
environmental stewardship and of managing the growth that is occurring in Jefferson County. The
project is active and moving forward and the community has made a very strong commitment of tax
dollar support to the project, including sale of a $2.2 million bond package in 2011 to advance the
project.
Project milestones that the County has reached to date include:
. Considerable outreach has taken place in the community tobnild local public support
. With Congressman Dicks support for the project, Jefferson County was able to secure a
$1,000,000 STAG grant.
. Significant County tax dollars have been dedicated to the project including a $2.2 million
bond sale in 2011.
. The project received a $10,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Trust Fund.
. The County has acquired much of the land needed for the project and is pursuing the
remainder.
. Just in the last month the project met a major milestone when it delivered the 30% plans,
specifications, and estimates for the Water Reclamation Facility.
Phone (360)385-9100 Fax (360)385-9382 jeftbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project - February 6,2012
Page: 2
The project makes a significant contribution in the effort which is underway to restore and
maintain a healthy Puget Sound and Hood Canal. In addition to substantially addressing fecal
coliform, nitrates, and other potential pollutants, the project recharges water into the Chimacum
Creek aquifer that will help with salmon restoration.
Please act to help fund the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. Your action will
make a difference for the economic well being of j efferson County residents and for the long-term
health of Hood Canal and our adjacent waters.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
john Austin, Chairman
Phil johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
PhIl Johnson, DIstrlct 1 David W. Sulliwn, DIstrict 2
John AustIn, DIstrlct 3
February 6, 2012
Representative Hans Dunshee
370 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Re: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Jefferson County
Dear Representative Dunshee:
We are writing to request funding for the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project as
part of the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds proposal being considered in the legislature. We are
seeking $21,000,000 in State grants to fund construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use
Plant.
This project is a jobs generator. In addition to tile hundreds of jobs tilat would be generated
to buIld tile new system, tile new sewer would allow for a pent up demand for growth in tile
housing, retail and light industry sectors to be met.
Jefferson County has been a responsible leader in developing this project as a means of
environmental stewardship and of managing the growth that is occurring in Jefferson County. The
project is active and moving forward and the community has made a very strong commitment of tax
dollar support to the project, including sale ofa $2.2 million bond package in 2011 to advance the
project.
Project milestones that the County has reached to date include:
. Considerable outreach has taken place in the community to build local public support.
. With Congressman Dicks support for the project, Jefferson County was able to secure a
$1,000,000 STAG grant.
. Significant County tax dollars have been dedicated to the project including a $2.2 million
bond sale in 2011.
. The project received a $10,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Trust Fund.
. The County has acquired much of the land needed for the project and is pursuing the
remainder.
. Just in the last month the project met a major milestone when it delivered the 30% plans.
specifications, and estimates for the Water Reclamation Facility.
Phone (360)385-9100 Fax (360)385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project - February 6, 2012
Page: 2
The project makes a significant contribution in the effort which is underway to restore and
maintain a healthy Puget Sound and Hood Canal. In addition to substantially addressing fecal
coliform, nitrates, and other potential pollutants, the project recharges water into the Chimacum
Creek aquifer that will help with salmon restoration.
Please act to help fund the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. Your action will
make a difference for the economic well being of jefferson County residents and for the long-term
health of Hood Canal and our adjacent waters.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
john Austin, Chairman
Phil johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member
1820 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
PhIl Jolmson, DfstrIct 1 David W. SUIIl.van, DIstrict 2
John AustIn, DfstrIct 3
February 6, 2012
Representative Steve Tharinger
368 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Re: Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Jefferson County
Dear Representative Tharinger:
We are writing to request funding for the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project as
part of the Infrastructure Revenue Bonds proposal being considered in the legislature. We are
seeking $21,000,000 in State grants to fund construction of the Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use
Plant
This project is a jobs generator. In addition to tbe hundreds of jobs tbat would be generated
to build tbe new system, tbe new sewer would allow for a pent up demand for growtb in tbe
housing, retail and light industry sectors to be met.
Jefferson County has been a responsible leader in developing this project as a means of
environmental stewardship and of managing the growth that is occurring in Jefferson County. The
project is active and moving forward and the community has made a very strong commitment of tax
dollar support to the project, includIng sale of a $2.2 million bond package in 2011 to advance the
project
Project milestones that the County has reached to date include:
. Considerable outreach has taken place in the community to build local public support.
. With Congressman Dicks support for the project, Jefferson County was able to secure a
$1,000,000 STAG grant
. Significant County tax dollars have been dedicated to the project including a $2.2 million
bond sale in 2011.
. The project received a $10,000,000 dollar loan from the Public Works Trust Fund.
. The County has acquired much of the land needed for the project and is pursuing the
remainder.
. Just in the last month the project met a major milestone when it delivered the 30% plans,
specifications, and estimates for the Water Reclamation Facility.
Phone (360)385-9100 Fax (360)385-9382 jeftbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project - February 6. 2012
Page: 2
The project makes a significant contribution in the effort which is underway to restore and
maintain a healthy Puget Sound and Hood CanaL In addltion to substantially addressing fecal
coliform, nitrates, and other potential pollutants, the project recharges water into the Chimacum
Creek aquifer that will help with salmon restoration.
Please act to help fund the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Your action will
make a difference for the economic well being of Jefferson County residents and for the long-term
health of Hood Canal and our adjacent waters.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John Austin, Chairman
Phil Johnson, Member
David Sullivan, Member