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A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE }
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUND }
AWARDS IN 2012 THROUGH 2015 }
RESOLUTION NO. 63 -12
WHEREAS, RCW 82.14.370 authorizes a sales and use tax to provide funding of public
infrastructure projects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 82.14.370, Jefferson County has established the Public
Infrastructure Fund and a program for its administration as codified in Jefferson County Code
Chapters 3.28, 3.29 and 3.36; and
WHEREAS, on October 30, 2012, the Public Infrastructure Fund Board reviewed
available funds in Fund 306 — Public Infrastructure Fund as well as projections of future revenues
to the Fund and recommended that the County approve 100% grants to a variety of projects for
expenditure in years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners concurs with the Public
Infrastructure Fund Board's recommendation and wishes to authorize the preparation of grant
agreements for County Commissioner review and action;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners concurs with the October 30, 2012
recommendation of the Public Infrastructure Fund Board.
2. The County Administrator, as the Public Infrastructure Fund Administrator, is authorized to
develop for Board of County Commissioners review and subsequent action 100% Public
Infrastructure Fund grant agreements consistent with state law and county code. The grant
proposals shall be with local public agencies for the following public infrastructure projects
up to the amounts shown below, to reimburse up to 50% of project costs, provided the grants
shall be timed as available Public Infrastructure Fund balance allows and as project schedules
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may warrant in the approximate timeframes below, and with such other conditions as may be
appropriate:
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PIF F'U''i'ds Available
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100,000
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Port of Port Townsend
Quilcene Community Septic System
J.C. Fire District 42
Quilcene Commercial Fire Flow
$
155,000
155,000
Jefferson COML
Center Road Asphalt Road Overlay
$
250,000
$ 165,000
$ 85,000
City of PoAT send
Esplanade Project
$
450,000
1 $450,000
City of Port Townsend
Fort Worden Building 202 Project
$
150,000
$ 75,000
$75,000
TOTAL:
$1,105,000
S 705,000
$ 165,000
$160,000
, $75,000
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this �� dayof �YAVMW 2012.
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Raina Randall
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Philip Morley, County Administrator _
DATE: November 5, 2012
RE: RESOLUTION to Authorize Public Infrastructure Fund Awards in 2012
Through 2015
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Public Infrastructure Fund Board has recommended providing grant awards for five public
infrastructure projects in years 2012 through 2015. The proposed Resolution would formalize
County Commissioner concurrence with the PIF Board's recommendation, and authorize the
County Administrator to develop corresponding grant agreements for Commissioner review and
subsequent action.
ANALYSIS:
On October 30, 2012, the Public Infrastructure Fund Board met and reviewed letters of interest
for a variety of public infrastructure projects. By a vote of 5 yes, 0 no, and 1 abstention, the PIF
Board approved a recommendation to provide PIF grants as outlined below:
Local Agency
Requesting PIF
Funds
- Public Infrastructure Project
Grant '.
Amount
- Approximate Timeframe PIF Funds Availabl
for Qualified Expenditures
2012
2013
2014
2015
Port of Port Townsend
Quilcene Community Se tic System
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
J.C. Fire District 42
Quilcene Commercial Fire Flow
$ 155,000
$ 155.000
Jefferson County
Center Road Asphalt Road Overlay
$ 250,000
$ 165.000
$ 85,000
City Cit of Pon Townsend
Es lanade Project
$ 450,000
$ 450.000
City of Port Townsend
I Fort Worden Building 202 Project
1 $ 150000
$ 75,000
$ 75,000
TOTAL:
1 $ 1,105,000
$ 705,000
S165,000
$ 160,000
S 75,000
The proposed Resolution would formalize County Commissioner concurrence with the PIF
Board's recommendation, and authorize the County Administrator to develop corresponding
grant agreements for Commissioner review and subsequent action. Under the Resolution the
grant proposals would be 100% grants, consistent with state law and county code, with
local public agencies for the listed public infrastructure projects, up to the amounts shown, to
reimburse up to 50% of project costs, provided the grants shall be timed as available Public
Infrastructure Fund balance allows and as project schedules may warrant in the approximate
timeframes above, and with such other conditions as may be appropriate
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate non - obligated funds are projected to be available in Fund 306 in each year to pay the
grant amounts on the proposed schedule. However, unless PIF revenues come in substantially
higher than projected, there will be little if any additional PIF funds until mid 2015 for new grant
awards, or unless a bond were issued based on future revenues in 2015 and beyond.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposed Resolution with any changes the Board of Commissioners may desire.
RFAWWED BY
rlip M rley County Adm rstrator Date
Public Infrastructure Fund Board
October 30, 2012 @ 9:00 -11:00 am
Location: Chambers Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Agenda
I. Call to Order, Roll Call & Introductions
II. Approve Agenda & November 17, 2011 Minutes
III. Discuss Projects requesting PIF Funding
• PIF Revenue Projections,
• Project Status Updates on 5 prior Letters of Interest:
• Community Wastewater Management System — Quilcene; Port of
Port Townsend & Quilcene Conversations
• Commercial Fire Flow Capacity— Quilcene; Jefferson County Fire
District #2 & PUD No. 1 & Quilcene Conversations
• Center Road Asphalt Overlay, Phase 5; Jefferson County Public
Works
• Downtown Tunnel and Howard Street Projects; Port Townsend
request to substitute with Fort Worden Building 202
Improvement Project & Quincy Street /Esplanade Improvement
Project
• Process for considering additional /future Projects
• Proposal Format & Criteria
• Possible Actions /Future Actions
IV. Next Meeting
V. Other Business
VI. Adjourn
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Project Title:
Name of Public Agency.
Agency mailing address:
city & zip code:
Responsible official's name:
Phone:
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Jefferson County Public Infrastructure Fund
Letter of interest
Community Septic System for Quilcene's Rural Village Center
Port of Port Townsend
375 Hudson Street/ P.O. Box 1180
Port Townsend 98368
Larry Crockett Title: Executive Director
360- 385 -0656 Email: larry@portofptcom
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Installation of a community wastewater management system to serve the rural village center or Quilcene. n ne
initial system would be sized for greatest utility and lowest cost, but designed for expansion in future years as
Quilcene approaches build -out of Its central core around Highway 10L Membrane Blo-Reactor (MBR) technology
enables small communities like QuIlce re to share wastewater management infrastructure so that functional on-site
septic tanks can continue to be used for primary separation, and effluent from multiple tanks can be pumped to a
distant location for upland filtration, aeration, clarification, and discharge of the treated water for environmentally
suitable uses.
Commercial and residential properties In QullcerWs rural village area are now served by aging septic tanks, pumps
and on -site or adjacent- property drain fields. Some of these old systems have failed, and many are inadequate to
manage wastewater to current environmental protection standards — especially for commercial use.
To begin rebuilding Quilcene's economlc vitality, modem infrastructure must be installed and made available to
current businesses and residents, as well as new business entrepreneurs to the community. Without wastewater
management and commercial fire flow improvements, It is unlikely Quilcene will ever be able to attract the kinds of
small -scale businesses the community needs. New wastewater Infrastructure wlil bring substantial benefit —In
jobs, revenues, and general economic stability — not onlyto Quilcene but additional tax dollars and economic
vitality to the County.
What schedule do you anticipate for this project (e g., Its start, construction, and completion)?
A new wastewater management system for Quilcene is urgent, and it will definitely be costly. If sufficient funding
were available, ooww would be the best time to begin design, engineering and construction. But support will need
to be gathered from many sources, since County Infrastructure funding is limited and is largely pre - allocated to
important projects in other communities. Quilcene and its public agency partners will work diligently to identify
funding sources, extract financial commitments, and maximize `core funding from the County with support from
as many other local, state, federal and private entities as it takes to build the systems the community needs.
3. PIF amount requested: $ 100,000 for initial design and siting work
4. Total project cost: This initial design effort will give a full cost of build out
5. How important is PIF funding to your ability to do this project? What other funding sources will you use,
how certain
There will be no project without support from the County's Public Infrastructure Fund. Quilcene and its junior
taxing districts have no way to even begin the process of surveying the condition of the current wastewater
infrastructure, researching the upgrade options, designing and engineering a new integrated system, and finally
building It Without an Initial investment from the PIF, Quilcene will never be able to stabilize its small commercial
area and grow its economy so this community can become a net contributor to Jefferson County.
At the same time it is making its case to the PIF Board for start-up funding, Quilcene and the special- purpose
agencies that serve it will be seeking support from other State and Federal partners, as well as rural development
agencies and private fenders.
Send completed forms on or before June 15. 2011 to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office;
P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or ( email) ieffbocc@co iefferson.wa.us
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6.
This Letter of Interest In no way commits the Port of Port Townsend to funding the proposed system or any part of
It. However the Port, Public Utility District #1 and the citizen advocacy group named °Qulicene Conversations" will
continue to push forward on infrastructure improvements essential to the community's revitalization.
How will this project improve local infrastructure capacity?
Quikene's wastewater management capacity is diminishing. Although some of the current single -parcel systems
are functioning well, an unknown but probably substantial proportion are old, deteriorating, and insufficient to
protect well water, QuIlcene Bay and ultimately the general health of the community. An urban -style sewer system
is neither needed for this confined geographic area, nor appropriate given Jefferson County growth management
strictures. But Membrane Blo- Reactor systems provide an answer that is feasible, cost-effective, and flexible to
meet future needs.
How will this project promote economic development? What population will be served, and how many
businesses will be served? How many jobs do you estimate this project will retain or create in the first 3
years? How many in years 4-5?
Just as other Jefferson county communities have found, Qullcene advocates agree that falling septic systems need
to be replaced with modern, high quality communtty -wide solutions In order for Qullcene to regain its economic
footing. The system described here is a first step.
QuilcerWs commercial area (defined by RVC boundaries) has only about a dozen remaining businesses. Many
others have dosed their doors over the past decade. But the commercial center can be revived, thereby retaining
the current 40 jobs. Recent community discussions generated long lists of small -scale businesses needed by
current residents, and appealing to visitors passing through the town at the rate of 1.6 million veh Ides annually.
Ultimately 30 to 50 new jobs could be supported within the commercial core of Quilcene.
8. Please list any other factors that could affect the ranking of this project (e.g. health, safety, volunteer
efforts, need Tor matching otner Tuning, etc.J:
Over the past year, the Quilcene community has built a strong base of concemed and highly motivated citizen
activists. Their energy and commitment is astounding, and the improvements they have already made are turning
the comer for Quiicene. But their collective personal resources will not be enough to carry the community back to
economic health. Nor are Quilcene's special- purpose districts able to jump -start the needed improvements
without County help. Once the bask public Infrastructure is in place, Qullcene's °boosters° and their government
partners will be able to bring back the vital community that Quilcene can once again be.
Send completed forms on or before June 15, 2011 to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office;
P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) jeffbocc@co.Iefferson.wa.us
Project Title:
Name of Public Agency:
Agency mailing address:
City & zip code:
Responsible Official's name:
Phone:
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Jefferson County Public infrastructure Fund �F�. ` ' f,G°
Letter of Interest R E 1 V `�;
Commercial Fire How Capacity for QuIlcene sSRrt19
Jefferson County Fire District #z JUN 13 2011
70 Herbert St. /PO Box 433 A�'MAS(r Ge BNTen
Qullcene98376 PnU Rim aCv 0, 9^ra0 rp—M4,a
Robert Low Title:
360 - 765 -3333 Email:
chief @gvfs
Briefly describe your project its scope, geographic location and status.
This project will supplement the current Qu&:ene Village Center water system with an additional
80,000 gallon water storage tank, to achieve commercial fire flow of 1,000 gal/min for not less than 60
minutes. Adding water capacity to the current system of pipes, valves, pumps and hydrants is all that's
needed.
The added tank will be installed adjacent to the current 30,000 gallon potable water tank on a utility
easement on US. Forest Service property. A water delivery system of 8" PVC pipe is now in the
ground, and 13 fire hydrants are hooked to the system. One additional hydrant would complete the
commercial fire flow system to serve the entire Rural "I age Center of Quilcene.
in 2006, PUD #1 began operation of Quileene's first public water system, serving the area defined by
the boundaries of the Rural Village Center. At that time, 8" PVC was installed to all fire hydrant
locations, and 13 hydrants were included In the system. The current tank capacity is sufficient to
provide residential lire flow, but does not meet commercial requirements.
Many Quiicene businesses have closed over the past 20 years, and commercial buildings lie empty. In
order to attract and support entrepreneurs to lease or purchase those empty buildings in Quilcene's
°core ", and ultimately to increase the inventory of commercial spaces and restore the communitys
economic vitality, a public fire flow system is a necessity. (Mitigations for insufficient commercial fire
flow are heavy burdens for the kinds of small -sale businesses appropriate in Quikene. The
community's competitiveness for these types of commercial endeavors will depend on the kinds of
public infrastructure entrepreneurs expect and find In other communities.)
What schedule do you anticipate for this project (e.g., its start, construction, and completion)?
PUD #1 has prepared a preliminary sketch of this capacity add -on. Engineering design and final
plans an be completed in very short order. Fire District #2, PUD #1, the Port of Pt. Townsend,
the Chamber of Commerce and the citizen group called "Qu€lcene Conversations° will work
diligently and efficiently to complete the plans, submit the permit documents, help prepare bid
specs, and assist in completion of the project The construction phase its likely to be the least
time - consuming part of this project, since the underground portions of the system and all but
one of the hydrants are already in place. The unknown element regarding timing is the
availability of PIF fundin& and DCD /DOH permitting.
PIF amount $155,000
requested:
Total project cost: $310,000
send completed forms on or before June 15, 2011 to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office;
P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) ieffbocc co.iefferson.wa.us
S. How Important is PIF funding to your ability to do this project? What other funding sources
6.
will you use, ano now cer[am is eacn one
PIF funding is essential. The PIF's 50% financial support makes this project feasible. Without
the County's support, it would not be possible for Quilcene's local resources to cover the cost
of this water system add -on.
"matching' funds will be provided in a combination of cash and in -kind contributions, to meet
the $155,000 threshold. The following agencies and associations are now in deliberation on
the legality and feasibility of supporting this project financially:
• Jefferson Co. Fire Protection District #2
• lefferson Co. Public utilities District #1
• North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce
• Port of Pt. Townsend
• the citizen group called "Quilcene Conversations"
By the time the PIF Board calls for project proposals, agreements will have been reached on
the proportionate share of financial and €n -kind support these partnering agencies can provide..
If additional funding Is found to be available from State or Federal grant sources, we will be
pursuing that assistance as well.
How will this project improve local Infrastructure capacity?
Adding 80,000 gallons to Quilcene's public water system increases the current capacity by
nearly 300%. The supplemental water tank proposed here will provide sufficient protection
from devastating fire loss in the village center area.
How will this project promote economic development? What population will be served, and
how many businesses will be served? How many jobs do you estimate this project will retain
or create in the first 3 years? How many in years 45?
There are two significant barriers to economic revitalization in Quilcene— commercial fire flow, and
wastewater management. Quilcene needs both to be available throughout the village center, In order
to attract and support small businesses which, In turn will support our families with jobs and goods, and
produce revenue for this community and the broader region.
Commercial -level fire flow Serves businesses. In the case of Quiicene, these businesses will likely be
small "mom and pop" endeavors appropriate to the rural flavor of the community, and consistent with
Growth Management policies. The installation and management of a commercial fire flow system will
enable Quilcene to rebuild its economic vitality, much of which has eroded over the decades since the
loss of the area's primary Industry — logging.
Adequate commercial fire flow will enable the reopening of now-dosed businesses, the expansion of
still - operating businesses that, are just barely surviving, the attraction of new businesses.to locate to the
village's vacant buildings, and even construction of new commercial spaces as the economic
environment improves.
We estimate that the effect of adding commercial fire flow in Quilcene's village center will be
15 new jobs within the coming three years, and up to 30-35 in the next four or five years.
These added employment opportunities will do more to support our families and our existing
businesses than any volunteer efforts can ever produce, no matter how committed and
diligent our energetic crew of community volunteers.
Send completed forms on or before June 15, 2011 to: (mall) Jefferson County Administrator Office;
P.O. Bon 1220; Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) ieffbocc0co.tefferson.wa.us
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Please list any other factors that could affect the ranking of this project (e.g. health, safety,
volunteer efforts, need for matching other funding, etc):
There can be no higher priority than commercial fire flow capacity for Ctullcene's village core.
Protection of lives and properly Iles at the top of the "social value° hierarchy here as in every
community. Further, the system we propose Is both simple and inexpensive. Although
commerdai fire flow is not the only Infrastructure need In Quilcene, the return on this
relatively small investment Is the greatest.
Commercial fire flow, combined with a wastewater management system, will dissolve the
roadblocks to Quilcene's future stabltity and sustainabifity.
PIF funding, along with the community's own financial and In-I ind match, is both do -able and
necessary for South Jefferson County.
Send completed forms on or before June 15.2011 to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office,
P.O. Box IM, Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) leffboccOco.lefferson.wa.us
Project Title:
Name of Public Agency:
Agency mailing address:
city & zip code:
Responsible Official's name:
Phone:
1.
Jefferson County Public Works JUN 13 623 Sheridan St �)
Port Townsend WA 98368
Monte Reinders, P.E.
(360) 385 -9160
Briefly describe your project, its scope, geographic location and status.
This shovei -ready project wili construct a 2- asphalt overlay on Center Road from milepost (MP) 4-3, nearthe Intersection of Egg
& I Roacito MP 6.8, near the State Route [SR) 104 overpass. This is Phase 5 of a multl-phase asset Preservation project that will
address road related distress caused by heavy use, particularly by trucks transporting freight vital to the local economy. Phase 4
of the project which resurfaced two miles of Center Road to the north was completed in 2009.
The 15 -mile center Road is the most critical freight and goads route in the County road system, a link between SR 104 and US
Highway Sol. The Road has been the focus of a multiphase asset preservation program in the last decade. This section of center
Road was last overlaid In asphalt 30 years ago. The pavement currently exhibits load - related distress Including rutting and
cracking. The project scope Includes pavement grinding and pre- Ieveting, followed by a r asphalt overlay, gravel shoulder
dressing, new Intersection pavement markings and new travel lane striping. This overlay project will allow for continued and
safe traffic use and freight mobility..
2. What schedule do you anticipate for this
ction, and cor
proceed In 2012.
3. PIF amount requested: $250,000
4. Total project cost: $850,000
5. How important is PIF funding to your ability to do this project? What other funding sources will you use,
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and how certain is each one?
PIF funding is essential to this project, which Is listed on Jefferson County's current 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program
C TIP) as a planned project retpdnngsecured funds. PIF funds will fill a funding gap to successfully complete this project. Public
Works will match PIF funds with a combination of Federal Rn face Transportation Program Regional (SPA funds ($300,000)
and State County Arterial Preservation Program ICAPP) funds ($300,000[, which have already been secured.
Haw will this project improve local infrastructure capacity?
Garner Road is a 1s- mile section of a cr{dcai county transportation network that connects population centers on the Quimper
Peninsula with SR 104 and US 101, providing traffic and freight access between north and south Jefferson County, the rest of the
Olympic Peninsula and the 1-5 corridor. As a major truck route with a 55 -mph speed limit and a traffic count of nearly 3,000
vehicles per day, Center Road is a vial roadway for freight and goods trucked throughout the county. Center (load is a Federally-
recognized Rural Major Collector and T3 Truck Route (a road that carries 300,000 to 4 million gross tons annually). This project
will preserve the County's Investment In this Infrastructure —In today's dollars Center Road represents a County asset worth an
estimated $50 million. This Project will also preserve Center Road's capability to safely and efficiently move people, freight and
goods.
7. How will this project promote economic development? What population will be served, and how many
businesses will be served? How many jobs do you estimate this project will retain or create In the first 3
)ears? How many in years 4 -5f
Center Road is a vital freight and goods transport route connecting population and commercial and Industrial centers both
within Jefferson Coumyand to the Interst3te -5 corridor, the rest of the Olympic Peninsula, and other Puget Sound ports. All of
Jefferson county's population is served by a safe, efficient Center Road transportation corridor. In particular, Center Road is an
Instrumental lifeline for commercial and Industrial growth In the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA), a priority area of
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P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend, WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or ( email) j_effboccCuco.iefferson.wa.us
Investment foriefferson County pursuantto the County Comprehensive Plan. The Port Townsend Paper Corporation and the
timber Industry rely on Center Road for transporting chips and timber products, both of which Continue to represent major
components of the local economy. However, the same truck traffic that moves the county's goods and allows this economic
benefit also causes nearly all of the roadway defects, creating the need for roadway preservation.
The Center Road Asphalt overlay Phase 4 project provided 35 jobs during the construction phase in 2009. Phase 5 I expected to
provide asimiler number of job opportunities. The number of post>co.art ction jobs Is tied to regional economic development
efforts, such as the Port Hadlock UGA growth strategy and Continued existing economies. The utility of Center Road as a
transport corridor is vital to maintaining and developing economic potential in Jefferson County.
8. Please list any other factors that could affect the ranking of this project (e g. health, safety, volunteer
efforts need for matcning outer Tuning, etc.):
The cost of road maintenance combined with decreasing Road Fund revenue has affected the Countys ability to maintain and
preserve roadways in the County road system. A dependable road infrastructure is critical to the safe and efficient movement of
people and goods, a critical foundation of a robust economy. The typical road preservation schedule in Jefferson County has
been affected by the ellmdriation of "Secure Rural Schools" revenue and reduction of other State and Federal funds. Simple
preventable maintenance seals, which do nothing to address He quality and defects such as rutting, are now only possible on a
20 -year recurrence cycle, which will not keep pace with the maintenance and preservation creeds of the County road system
PIF program dollars will enable the County to correct defects and maintain an appropriate preservation schedule for Center
Road, the top prtcrity roadway for the movement of freight and goods In the County road system. PI dollars will fill a gap
between accessible State and Federal funds and the total dol lars needed to complete the Asphalt overlay Phase S project.
An ancillary benefit to the project is the provision of smooth and wide paved shoulders for cycling on one of the County's most
popular road cycling routes.
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Project Title: Esplanade Project
Name of Public Agency: City of Port Townsend
Agency mailing address: 250 Madison Street
City & zip code: Port Townsend, WA 98368
Responsible Official's name: David Peterson Title: City Engineer
Phone: 360379 -5088 Email: dpeterson @cityofpt.us
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Briefly describe your project, its scope, geographic location and status
This project proposes the construction of the final phase of the Waterfront Esplanade in the Civic District. The Waterfront
Esplanade project was initiated to provide public access to and along the shoreline as well as an open area or plaza for public
gatherings, concerts and other outdoor events. Work completed to date on this project is adjacent to the shoreline between
Quincy Street and Madison Street in the City of Port Townsend and includes a new seawall, sidewalks, plaza area, shoreline
protection and newsteel pilings underthe Wave Viewing Gallery. The final phase encompassing this grant application will
provide for the reconstruction of the Quincy Street turn around, a seawall at the end Quincy Street, A.D.A. accessible sidewalks,
a brick and grass plaza, a paved parking area, rain gardens, lighted bollards and a rebuilt access road between the parking lot
and Quincy Street.
What schedule do you anticipate forthis project (e.g., its start, construction, and completion)?
This is the final phase of the Esplanade project. The project design is complete. Bid for construction can begin as soon as
funding is secured. The project is construction ready and can begin once a contractor is secured. Completion of the project
would be within one year of the construction start date.
3. PIF amount requested: $ 450,000
4. Total project cost: $ 690,000
5. How important is PIF funding to your ability to do this project? What other funding sources will you use,
and how certain is each one?
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PIF funding is necessary to complete this final phase of the project. Other secured funding sources are
councilmatic bond and $110,000 in stormwater funds.
The total costfor all phases of the downtown revitalization projectwas$5.1 million. Public works trust funds and FEMAgrants
were used to cover a portion of the project costs. All these grant funds have been expended in the completed portions of the
project and are not available forthe final (Esplanade) phase of the project.
How will this project improve local infrastructure capacity?
The project will increase public access opportunities along the shoreline consistent with the character, functions and values of
the shoreline. Public safety will be increased by upgrading structures currently considered public safety hazards.
The project creates a multi - functional civic space for shoreline enjoyment, concerts, and festivals. The project revitalizes and
restores the east downtown shoreline to include relocating dumpsters and parking from the waterfront and replacing it with
A.D.A. approved sidewalks (where no sidewalks currently exist), landscaping, grass plaza, paved parking to include handicap
parking (currently gravel with no handicap parking), frontage and aesthetic improvements to the South end of Quincy Street
(currentlythe dilapidated and abandoned old WSF dock). The project transforms the current 'back alley' feel to a usable, safe,
and inviting setting for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The project enhances the City's character, emphasizes its connection with marine trades, fosters its historic and cultural
identity, protects environmental resources and achieves a net ecosystem improvement over time. The completion of the
Esplanade project links the downtown marina and Northwest Maritime Center to the heart of the downtown historic business
district. The project opens waterfront scenic beauty while improving visibility and access to businesses and maritime trades.
Send completed forms to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office; P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend,
WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) ieffbocc @co.iefferson.wa.us
How will this project promote economic development? What population will be served, and how
many businesses will be served? How manyjobs do you estimate this project will retain or create in
the first 3 years? How many in years 4 -5?
The Esplanade project has wide supportfrom the community to include citizens, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, the
Main Street Program, the Historic Preservation Society, the Northwest Maritime Center, and the Port of Port Townsend. This
current and final phase of the project will complete the waterfront Esplanade link between the Port of Port Townsend's
downtown Point Hudson Marina and the Northwest Maritime Center to the downtown historic business and shopping district.
Work completed thus far has transformed the dormant waterfront into a beautiful community gathering place while opening
safe, scenic, and accessible routes for pedestrians and bicycles. Residents and tourists alike have flocked to the new open areas
and the amenities they provide. The City's annual Concerts on the Dock set up this year in the newly established waterfront
plaza, achieving great audience turnout. Many new special event permits have come through the City requesting the use of the
newly completed Esplanade plaza, to include expansion of the Arts and Crafts Fair, music ensemble, private banquets, Wooden
Boat Festival, and other festivals. Overflow for these and other future events are already being eagerly anticipated and planned
within the community for the area of the final phase of the Esplanade project.
While the City does not have the means to quantify the number of jobs created, economic development and job
creation /retention will occur based on the following known variables: Port Townsend is largely a tourist based and marine
trade based economy. The Esplanade project completes a waterfront link between downtown, the Northwest Maritime Center
and the Port of Port Townsend. Downtown and the maritime areas are focal points of tourism. Most businesses (both
established and yet -to -be established) in the downtown area rely on tourism to stay in (or start-up) business. The Esplanade
project will greatly enhance the aesthetics and amenities of the downtown waterfront attracting tourists and linkingthe
maritime trades with downtown businesses. The increase in tourism is a best means to create business to infill vacant
storefronts and to enhance the economic sustainability and growth of current businesses.
8. Please list any other factors that could affect the ranking of this project (e.g. health, safety, volunteer
efforts, need for matching other funding, etc.):
Currently, pedestrians must share with vehicles the shoreline street between Quincy and Madison. Vehicles park in front of the
abandoned City (WSF) dock at the end of Quincy Street and next to several dumpsters. The project would significantly improve
pedestrian /bicyclist safety and access by relocating dumpsters, removing certain parking, and installing A.D.A. approved
sidewalks. The other currently gravel parking lot would be paved and include handicap parking.
This final phase of the Esplanade project completes the link of the downtown historic business district with the Northwest
Maritime Center and the Port of Port Townsend's downtown marina. Whether travelling by boat, car, bicycle, or walking, the
Esplanade creates a stunning scenic and safely accessible path for locals and visitors as they travel between maritime
establishments and downtown shopping. What was once a dormant route unattractive to most visitors, is now becoming a
focal point of the historic downtown Victorian and maritime experience and a rejoining of our cultural heritage.
The project was approved by the Historic Preservation Society and unquestionably restores the Victorian and maritime
amenities tied to the community's identity. In doing so, the project has also created a plaza, improved City park and play area,
with the final phase including a grass recreation area and accessible paths for walking and biking. The Arts and Crafts fair,
Concerts on the Dock, and numerous other special events have already utilized or plan to utilize the Esplanade with hopes of
expanding into the yet finished final phase.
We have already seen an influx of locals, tourists and shoppers attracted by our newly revitalized downtown and waterfront. As
proven by these current accomplishments, the completion of the final phase of the Esplanade project will only bring greater
charm and value to our businesses and community.
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WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) ieffbocc @co.iefferson.wa.us
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Name of Public Agency:
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City & zip code:
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Jefferson County Public Infrastructure Fund
Letter of Interest
Building 202 Renovation Project (Fort Worden State
City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
David Timmons
360 379 -5043
Title: City Manager
Email: dtimmons @cityofpt.us
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Briefly describe your project, its scope, geographic location and status.
The project is to renovate a historic barracks building (202) at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington. Th e
project will create a higher education center that will provide a permanent Jefferson County campus for Peninsula College and
improve coordination and performance of other higher education organizations operating at the site and In the County. This
includes creating flexible classroom space retrofitted for the modern technology necessitated in today's learning environment.
Although the project lead is Peninsula College (the anchor tenant), a number of other higher education partners (Goddard
College and Old Dominion University) are potential tenants or users of the facility. Additionally, many supporting organizations
such as the Jefferson County Higher Education Committee and the Fort Worden Life -long Learning Center Public development
Authority (currently in discussion with Washington State Parks to secure a lease of the campus area at Fort Worden) see a
restored Building 202 as the cornerstone capital project of the lifelong learning center. The lifelong learning center is to be a
full- service, year -round destination providing a diverse array of meaningful experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds,
skills, and interests through its programs, events, services, and facilities.
2. What schedule do you anticipate for this project (e.g., its start, construction, and compl,
nnsien and Construction is set to beam in 2013 with completion approximately one -year from construction
3. PIF amount requested: $ 150,000
4. Total project cost: $ 6,000,000
5. How important is PIF funding to your ability to do this project? What other funding sources will you use,
and how certain is each one?
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The majority of funds for this project have already been secured, although additional fundraising is in process. To meet project
construction costs, Washington State Parks has allocated $2 million to construction, Peninsula State College plans to contribute
$2 million, and the City of Port Townsend has allocated up to $500,000 secured through a bond. Otherfunding sources are
being pursued. PIF funding, while a small portion of the overall project cost, is an integral component for meeting funding goals
and moving the projectforward. The PIF funding will be used to replace an equal amount of City funds that are needed for
emergency repairs to a regional facility —the pool.
How will this project improve local infrastructure capacity?
The project will create an educational infrastructure for vocational training, career advancement and educational training.
Planned partners include Peninsula College, Goddard College, Old Dominion University and vocational training entities.
Currently no such centralized educational infrastructure exists in the Port Townsend area. The addition of this infrastructure
will directly benefit persons and businesses locally seeking to enhance their current job skills or train for anew career. Current
economic conditions and evolving technologies require individuals and work forces achieve a higher level of education and skill
sets. The project will create a facility that will enable students to meet these demands locally.
How will this project promote economic development? What population will be served, and how many
businesses will be served? How many jobs do you estimate this project will retain or create in the first 3
years? How many in years 4 -5?
The project creates a direct local link for our citizens seeking higher education and skilled labor training and will also offer
vocational rehabilitation training for displaced workers. All population and business sectors will potentially be served by the
project. Currently many businesses and citizens are forced to leave the area to seek education and training. The project will
help ensure our citizens and businesses achieve the education and skills required of a modern and competitive labor force. This
correlates to job retention and newjob growth of skilled labor and professionals. This project would increase the year round
public use of Fort Worden through increased learning based programs.'
Send completed forms to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office; P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend,
WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) jeffbocc @co.iefferson.wa.us
8. Please list any other factors that could affect the ranking of this project (e.g. health, safety, volunteer
efforts, need for matching other funding, etc.):
Building 202 is listed as the cornerstone project of the Lifelong Learning Center at Fort Worden. The goals of the Lifelong
Learning Center include the formation of a multitude of resident partners creating a shared economy that supports state of the
art programming in the arts and culture, health and wellness, natural science, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation.
Any future development of the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center will responsibly address and include effective
management of the energy requirements of the site as a whole, safe and efficient circulation of people to and throughout the
site, the protection of tranquil and personal experiences in the outdoors, and the preservation of the character of the site and
Send completed forms to: (mail) Jefferson County Administrator Office; P.O. Box 1220; Port Townsend,
WA 98368; (fax) (360) 385 -9382; or (email) ieffbocc(@co.iefferson.wa.us