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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S BRIEFING
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
DATE: November 15, 2021
RE: AGREEMENT re: November 18, 2021 Intergovernmental Coordinating
Group (ICG) Meeting Preparation
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The last ICG meeting of 2021 will be held on Thursday,November 18tn
There will be two items on the agenda: 1.)a proposed joint resolution extending the ICG until December
31, 2022, and 2.) a draft economic development framework called for in the 5-Way Agreement between
the City of Port Townsend,the Port of Port Townsend,Jefferson County PUD, Jefferson County and
EDC Team Jefferson.
ANALYSIS: Both documents are attached for Board review and discussion in preparation for the
November 18, 2021 ICG meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board review and discuss the November 18, 2021 ICG meeting
materials.
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Jefferson County Economic Framework
11/9/21 - Draft
Economic Framework Statement of Purpose& Use:The purpose of this Economic
Framework is to provide a shared direction for community leaders from the County, City,
Port and PUD to collaborate on issues of economic importance.
Shared values: economic development does not occur in a vacuum (i.e., all economic
development is dependent on housing, healthcare, childcare, schools, transportation,
infrastructure, parks & recreation facilities and other amenities that enhance our quality of
life) but exists within an interconnected web; government plays a role among many;
successful economic development requires partnerships; successful projects plan for
climate change, a coherent framework is desired.
Why are we at the table:That we come together to address and collaborate on issues,
complex problems and projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries, are bigger than one
agency can address alone, and/or that require public/ private partnership.
1. What does each organization do?
a. Jefferson PUD seeks to better the lives of the residents of our community
through the delivery of water, sewer, electric, and broadband service.
b. The Port of Port Townsend serves the citizens of Jefferson County by responsibly
maintaining and developing property and facilities to promote sustainable
economic growth, to provide community access to Port facilities and services,
and to protect and maintain our community resources and maritime heritage.
c. Jefferson County government strives to provide the social and physical
infrastructure for all people, businesses and families to thrive here.
d. The City of Port Townsend envisions a thriving community for all. By delivering
infrastructure and services, and through engagement with community members
and partners, the City of Port Townsend aims to meet and anticipate ongoing
and evolving community needs over the long-term. Basic infrastructure and
services underpin a healthy natural environment, meaningful economic
development, and a high quality of life for residents.
e. Each organization retains their separate autonomy while participating in the
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG).
2. What projects could we collaborate on to help our local economy be more healthy and
supportive of the local residents?
a. Affordable housing, including specifically workforce housing
b. Broadband
c. Social Infrastructure
i. Childcare
ii. Parks & Recreation
iii. Schools/Educational opportunities
iv. Healthcare &wellness for all ages
d. Infrastructure resiliency in a changing climate
e. Key infrastructure projects & plans such as (not in any particular order):
i. Point Hudson Preservation Plan
ii. Boat yard expansion plans
iii. Glen Cove infrastructure and future
iv. Port Hadlock sewer infrastructure and development opportunities
v. Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) industrial development
vi. Larry Scott Trail/Olympic Discovery Trail
vii. Olympic Gravity Water System
f. The administrators are tasked with bringing a list of possible projects to
collaborate on and for the ICG to prioritize.
3. We commit to complete transparency and effective public engagement on all projects
and plans.
4. What are our principles of communication/working together?
a. We strive to explore the issues with curiosity, to understand each other's
perspective.
b. We coordinate on projects that involve voter approval to fund; no surprises.
c. We coordinate on legislative agendas.
d. Provide guidance for key projects to be considered for Public Infrastructure Fund
(PIF) funding and other funding opportunities.
5. Define success.
a. Projects support or enhance existing businesses (i.e., infrastructure to support
growth within existing businesses).
b. Projects fill identified gaps in supply chains or services needed by existing
businesses (i.e., locating new businesses that support existing businesses within
the community).
c. Projects support growth in key sectors that are aligned with the community's
vision and support the triple bottom line, in this case expressed as economically,
environmentally and socially sustainable.
d. Projects actively advance equity and diversity.
e. No projects support the mission of the day at the expense of the future.
WORK PLAN
Housing details/tasks:
i. Seek to get technical assistance from Commerce/USDA Rural
Development/the State Housing Finance Commission
ii. Identify models and case studies of rural communities that have moved
the needle on workforce housing
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Jefferson County Resolution No. -21
City of Port Townsend Resolution No.21-
Port of Port Townsend Resolution No.7_-21
Jefferson County Public Utility District Resolution No.2021-
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,THE
PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND AND JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT#1,
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL PROCESS FOR COLLABORATING ON
ISSUES OF MUTUAL IMPORTANCE
WHEREAS,the community of Jefferson County faces a myriad of issues that are interrelated
and broadly involve community organizations, individuals,businesses,non-profits and governmental
entities; and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County is a political subdivision of the State of Washington formed in
1852 to provide general purpose governmental services throughout Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS,the City of Port Townsend is a code city, incorporated in 1860,to provide general
purpose governmental services within the city's limits; and
WHEREAS,the Port of Port Townsend is a countywide special purpose district formed in 1924
to own and operate facilities including maritime,aviation,commercial and industrial facilities and is
specifically charged with a mission of broad economic development throughout Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County Public Utility District Number 1 is a countywide special purpose
district formed in 1939 to restore ownership of key public utilities to the people and currently owns and
operates water, sewer, electric and fiber optic utilities; and
WHEREAS,the four entities have broad authority under state law to collaborate, including under
RCW 39.34; and
WHEREAS,the four entities joined forces to work together with the community in 2020 to
develop a COVID-19 Recovery&Resiliency Plan and continued that work through 2021 with a focus on
an economic development framework; and
WHEREAS,that experience was positive and demonstrated broad value in providing a regularly
scheduled opportunity for the four entities' governing bodies to meet collectively for the purpose of
collaborating; and
WHEREAS,the Intergovernmental Coordinating Group, City of Port Townsend,Jefferson
County, Port of Port Townsend and Jefferson County PUD No. 1 were recognized at the 2021 annual
International City/County Manager Association(ICMA)conference with the Strategic Leadership&
Governance Award; and
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WHEREAS,Jefferson County,the City of Port Townsend,the Port of Port Townsend and the
Jefferson County PUD desire to maintain a formal process of intergovernmental collaboration to address
significant issues of mutual interest;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners,
City Council of the City of Port Townsend,the Port of Port Townsend and Jefferson County PUD as
follows:
Section 1. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group(ICG). The collective governing bodies of
Jefferson County,the City of Port Townsend,the Port of Port Townsend and Jefferson County PUD,
when meeting jointly for the purposes outlined in this resolution shall form the ICG. The express purpose
of the ICG is to provide the forum within which community leaders from the County, City, Port and PUD
may collaborate on significant issues of mutual importance.Those topics may include,but are not limited
to, housing, economic development, infrastructure, including broadband,climate change,behavioral
health and food security.Additionally,the ICG will monitor and support the implementation of the
COVID-19 Recovery&Resiliency Plan. The ICG may express shared opinions and positions of the four
bodies, and advocate for the same. The ICG may not expend any money,own any property, or obligate
any of the four entities in any way.
Section 2.Process. All meetings of the ICG will be subject to the Open Public Meetings Act,
actions will be taken by consensus,which is a majority of each of the governing bodies, a quorum is a
majority of each of the four entities' elected officials,meeting procedures will be established by the
group, and the duty of chairing the meeting will rotate among the entities' presiding officers, in order of
formation.
Section 3. Meetings.The 2022 regular meeting calendar(all meetings at 5:00 P.M.) is established
as follows:
February 17
May 19
September 15
November 17
In addition to the regular meetings, it is the desire of the parties to establish a schedule of
"Community Conversations series"special meetings that include invited guests to provide relevant
information to the ICG for the purpose of invigorating the discussion among the community and its
elected leaders.
Special meetings may be called in accordance with RCW 42.30.080 by agreement of the ICG at a
properly noticed meeting,or by joint agreement of the presiding officers of the four entities.
The principal location and website for ICG notices is that of Jefferson County. The main website
reflecting workplan and related documents is at www.jeffcotogether.net.
Section 4. The last meeting of the ICG shall be completed no later than December 31,2022 at
which time the entities may extend, modify and/or reform the ICG. The chairperson of that final meeting
is authorized to approve the minutes from that meeting.
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[APPROVAL SIGNATURES OF EACH JURISDICTION ARE ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
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Jefferson County Resolution No. -21
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
APPROVED AND SIGNED this 18th day of November, 2021.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair
ATTEST:
Greg Brotherton, Member
Carolyn Gallaway
Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member
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City of Port Townsend Resolution No.21-
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,WASHINGTON
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a special meeting
thereof, held this 18th day of November, 2021.
Michelle Sandoval
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, MMC Heidi Greenwood
City Clerk City Attorney
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Port of Port Townsend Resolution No.7 -21
PORT OF PORT TOWNSEND
ATTEST:
William W. Putney III, Secretary Peter W. Hanke,President
Pamela A.Petranek,Vice President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Port Attorney
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Jefferson County Public Utility District Resolution No.2021-
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Dan Toepper, President
Kenneth Collins, Vice President
ATTEST:
Jeff Randall, Secretary
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