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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052 95 tlU <..:- ~ . f) t;'-~ 1--1::> STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson IN THE MATTER OF PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY TO WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TEAM (W A-CERT) ¡ RESOLUTION NO. 52-95 WHEREAS, the Economic Adjustment Initiative is a partnership of the United States and the State of Washington; and, WHEREAS, the Washington Community Economic Revitalization Team (W A- CERT) is accepting pre-applications for FFY96 funding of Economic Adjustment Initiative projects; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County has reviewed information about applications for proposed projects within Jefferson County; and, WHEREAS, Jefferson County has developed criteria for establishing a numerical priority listing of said projects and has applied that criteria to project applications; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following projects be assigned prioritization as follows: 1 Quilcene Community Well Jefferson County Community Services 2 Port of Port Townsend Enhanced Haulout Port of Port Townsend 3 Magnet Center (Partially funded FFY95) Port Townsend School District 4 Parks Improvement Jefferson County Public Works 5 Quilcene Community Center & Park Jefferson County Public Works BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby approve the above listed projects in said order. .¿J.- APPROVED this c:«P day of June, 1995. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS " .¡ 1 'I :. .. \/ \\ I " .j.1 r 'JOL 21 'í~.,,;903 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Agenda Item FOR WEEK OF: JUNE 26, 1995 I. DESCRIPTION -- a brief description of the agenda item: Please include project, road, contract, grant, etc. number if one is available for the Commissioners' Index. WA-CERT PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE (3) and RESOLUTION FOR PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS WITHIN JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR WA-CERT (Washington Community Economic Revitalization Team) ASSISTANCE II. ISSUES -- a short outline of the major issues or areas that should be given particular attention: July 1, 1995 is the deadline for WA-CERT Pre-applications for FFY96 Assistance. Jefferson County Departments wish to submit three applications for consideration: 1) QUILCENE COMMUNITY WELL PROJECT - A new well, water storage facilities, water transmission facilities and water distribution facilities in the community of Quilcene. 2) PARKS IMPROVEMENT - Seven proj ects, from campgr.ound enhancements (for increased tourism) to trail building (to connect communities and improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians). 3) QUILCENE COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK - Remodel and expansion of the existing community center building and adjacent day-use park and camp- ground area. . IN ADDITION, the Washington Community Economic Revitalization Team requests that each County in the State submit its prioritized listing of projects within its jurisdiction. It is requested that the Board adopt a Resolution identifying those projects as prioritized according to the matrix developed to measure economic revitalization criteria. III. ACTION -- what is the nature of the action the Board is being asked to take (discussion, approval of a contract, support for a grant, etc.)? You may also want to express the department's position or recommendation. We request approval to submit, and authorizing signature, on each of the three project pre-applications AND request approval of Resolution to Prioritize Projects. W A-CERT APPLICATION PRIORITIZATION Applications for funding (from cities, counties, tribes, port authorities, economic development organizations, private industry councils, non-profit organizations and businesses) through the President's Economic Adjustment Initiative for 1995 must be prioritized. Once they are assigned priorities the County Commissioners must pass a resolution of support endorsing this prioritization. The following is a suggested criteria and rating system for assigning priority: Maximum The project addresses long term economic status of County citizens, individual 40 Points businesses or businesses directly affected by the decline in the timber industry, 20 points Project is ready to be implemented as demonstrated by existing plans, engineering or feasibility studies or proposes such studies as a clearly phased first step. 20 points Project supports long term diversification of the County economy. 10 points Project has regional impact or can leverage other funding sources. 5 points The project has a high level oflocal commitment as demonstrated by direct involvement of other agencies. 5 points Awarded for exceptional merit in terms of the above criteria or any other criteria deemed significant by reviewer (i.e. how this project fits the goals of the EAT for job creation and economic diversification.) For example: Using a maximum point value of 100, applying these prioritization criteria for the projects in Jefferson County could result in the following: Project Long Term Ready for Long Term Regional Local Exceptional Total Economic Implementation Diversification Impact Commitment Merit Maximum Points 40 points 20 points 20 points 10 points 5 points 5 points Qui1cene 23 17 12 6 4 3 65.00 Community Center & Park Qui1cene 40 18 20 8 5 5 96.00 Community Well Parks Improvement 22 20 10 8 4 3 67.00 Projects (Ameri Corps) Heavy Haulout 40 17 20 10 4 3 94.00 Magnet Center 38 19 20 10 3 2 92.00 t"Li(J . C. S .1) it' ~J 7 -')') WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVIT ALIZA TION TEAM (W A-CERT) ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT INITIATIVE PRE-APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE Applicant: Jefferson County Public Works Contact: Valene Greene PO Box 2070 1322 Washington Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-9160 County: Jefferson Signature and position of person authorizing submittal: Project Title: Quilcene Community Center & Park Project Type: - business & industry 1L-community & infrastructure workers & families - ecosystem investment Total project cost: $2.7 million Amount raised to date: $0 Is this a phased project? Yes Is your request a funding gap? No What are you requesting now? $2,005,600 If yes, how many phases? 2 phases over 3 years. Briefly describe your project. When did you start work on it? Who is involved? What is the scope of the project. This project includes the remodel and expansion of the existing community center building and adjacent day-use park and campground area. The planning phase which was funded by CDBG began September 1994. Jefferson County is lead agency with project administration by the Department of Public Works. The Quilcene Community Center Advisory Board, Jefferson County Parks Advisory Board and larger Quilcene Community are involved. Project scope will include design development, preparation of construction documents, and construction in two phases. How does this project satisfy, in whole or in part, your economic diversification strategy? The Quilcene Community Assessment (1994), an economic development strategy and action plan, identifies need for strengthening tourism economy, which this project would do. Is this project documented county-wide NUMERIC priority? Yes It is part of our plan. It ranks.f in our county-wide prioritization process. Is the project endorsed by your County Commissioners? ye..s Summarize efforts you've taken to-date regarding the project in tenDS of: (give specific titles and dates of adoption where appropriate) A) Is this project part of a plan (capital facilities, economic development, business, etc.) The draft Capital Facilities Plan (1996 - 2001) includes remodel/expansion of community center. The Quilcene Community Center 5 year plan. B) What engineering and feasibility reports have been prepared, and when? Master Plan and Preliminary Schematic Design will be completed in June 1995 by Arai/Jackson Architects and Planners. C) Have you secured funds for.this project from other sources? Specify sources, including local match and amounts. H there are conditions attached to any of these secured funding sources, please specify. No D) Are there other efforts you have made that are unique to this project? No What are the anticipated benefits of this project in terms of the criteria identified below. QUANTIFY INFORMATION WHERE POSSmLE, (If a section does not apply, mark it NA.) JOBS How many full- time/permanent? SHORT TERM LONG TERM CAPITAL FACILITIES Capacity, population served * Increase capacity from current 4,050 s.f. to 9,200 s.f. building * Increase number of campsites and convert to RV sites HUMAN INVES TMENT Leadership training youth programs, etc. Additional or increased programs to include: * youth recreation programs * employment referral * low income assistance-food bank& thrift shop * senior nutrition and other senior programs ENVIRONMENTAL INVES TMENT Ecosystem project N/A LOCAL CAPACITY Restoring/augmenting local revenues - B&O tax, etc. Are there other factors significant to this project that we should be aware of, such as compliance orders, emergency declarations, etc. The facility is designated disaster relief/emergency shelter for south Jefferson County. What quantifiable outcomes are you going to track to measure the success of this project? Will track the number of programs offered and users served as a result of a remodeled and expanded facility . ð~~: C5. ¡) v-.) ì- vi ';i WASHINGTON COl\1MUNITY ECONOMIC REVIT ALIZA TION TEAM (W A-CERT) ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT INITIATIVE PRE-APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE Applicant: Jefferson County Public Works Contact: Warren Steurer PO Box 2070 1322 Washington Street Port Townsend, W A 98368 360-385-9160 County: Jefferson Signature and position of person authorizing submittal: Project Title: Parks Improvement Project Type: - business & industry - community & infrastructure workers & families - ecosystem investment Total project cost: $131,600 Amount raised to date: $40,000 Is your request a funding gap? No What are you requesting now? $91,600 state share 30% local match @ $40,000 Briefly describe your project. When did you start work on it? Who is involved? What is the scope of the project. Jefferson County Parks has been working with AmeriCorps for over a year. This application is a request to continue this very successful relationship for another year, enabling the County Parks system to better meet the needs and demands of both county residents and area tourists. There are seven projects included in the scope of work, from one-week campground enhancements that will result in increased tourist use and revenues, to four-week trail building projects that will connect communities and improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. How does this project satisfy, in whole or in part, your economic diversification strategy? All these projects will benefit the quality of life in the county, which is an important factor in attracting new employers. Many will also enhance the experience visitors will have here, improving tourism. Is this project documented county-wide NUMERIC priority? ~ Yes It ranks J( in our county-wide prioritization process. It is also a priority in our Parks Comprehensive Plan. Is the project endorsed by your County Commissioners? Yes Summarize efforts you've taken to-date regarding the project in terms of: (give specific titles and dates of adoption where appropriate) A) Is this project part of a plan (capital facilities, economic development, business, etc.) Capital Facilities Plan (Draft April 10, 1995) Jefferson County Parks Comprehensive Plan (June, 1990 updated June 1995) B) What engineering and feasibility reports have been prepared, and when? N/A C) Have you secured funds for this project from other sources? Specify sources, including local match and amounts. If there are conditions attached to any of these secured funding sources, please specify. Wild Olympic Salmon - up to $10,000 in-kind service Public Works - up to $9,000 staff time and $21,000 cash D) Are there other efforts you have made that are unique to this project? These are projects that have been identified and in some cases guided by a high degree of citizen input. For example, the Parks Advisory Board, HJ Carroll Park Citizen Advisory Committee, and Larry Scott Memorial Park Advisory Committee have all identified portions of this project's scope as priority elements. What are the anticipated benefits of this project in terms of the criteria identified below. QUANTIFY INFORMATION WHERE POSSffiLE, (If a section does not apply, mark it NA.) JOBS How many fun- time/permanent? SHORT TERM LONG TERM 40 10 CAPITAL FACILITIES Capacity, population served N/A HUMAN INVESTMENT Leadership training youth programs, etc. YES ENVIRONMENTAL INVES TMENT Ecosystem project N/A LOCAL CAPACITY Restoring/augmenting local revenues - B&O tax, etc. < ----------------------- Campground Revenues--------------- > Bicycle Tourism General Tourism Are there other factors significant to this project that we should be aware of, such as compliance orders, emergency declarations, etc. N/A What quantifiable outcomes are you going to track to measure the success of this project? Quantifiable outcomes will be completion of the tasks identified in each of the seven components of this project. These include painting buildings, building trails, building and installing handicap accessible toilet facilities, building a picnic shelter, beach enhancements, and campground enhancements. t UJ: C.j Y. 1.<;-0' ¡-vl';ì WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TEAM (WA-CERT) ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT INITIATIVE PRE-APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE Applicant: Jefferson County Community Services County: Jefferson Contact: Shirley Van Hoover PO Box 1220 Port Townsend W A 98368 360-385-9143 Signature and position of person authorizing submittal: Clïairman, oar Project Title: Quilcene Community Well Project Type:- business & industry X community & infrastructure -X- workers & families X= ecosystem investment Total project cost: $5,360,877+ (Phase 1, $3,945,645; Phase 2, 1,415,232; Phase 3, Undetermined) Is your request a funding gap? Yes Amount raised to date: $25,000 What are you requesting now? $5,360,877 Is this a phased project? Yes If yes, how many phases? 3 over2+ years. LOla Briefly describe your project. When did you start work on it? Who is involved? What is the scope of the project. This project is an effort to provide a water supply system to the community of Quilcene. In February, 1994, the Qui1cene Economic Development Steering Committee determined the lack of a water system to be the greatest deterrent to restoring the jobs lost due to the cut-backs in timber harvesting. Simultaneously, a gasoline spill contaminated a number of local, shallow wells, further identifying the need for a safe, controlled water supply for the core area of Quilcene. Community leaders, WaDOH, WaDOE, U.S. Forest Service and Jefferson County are involved to date. 1.01b How does this project satisfy, in whole or in part, your economic diversification strategy? This project would provide the means to obtain water and fire flow capabilities in an area where the only hope for new businesses and jobs is to have a community water supply. Currently, no new businesses can obtain pennits without a State approved water supply. 1.02 Is this project a documented county-wide NUMERIC priority? Yes! It is part of our Oui1cene Community Action plan. It ranks I in our county-wide prioritization process. Is the project endorsed by your County Commissioners? Yes 1.03 Summarize efforts you've taken to-date regarding the project in terms of: (give specific titles and dates of adoption where appropriate) A) Is this project part of a plan (capital facilities, economic development, business, etc.) It is part of plan for economic development prepared by the Qui1cene Planning Group as part of Jefferson County Growth Management activities and preparation of the County Comprehensive Plan. B) What engineering and feasibility reports have been prepared, and when? Draft System Design (Class B) and system cost estimate by CH2M Hill in June 1995. C) Have you secured funds for this project from other sources? Specify sources, including local match and amounts. If there are conditions attached to any of these secured funding sources, please specify. U. S. Forest Service has provided a $25,000 grant for planning fo: a community well syster;n; Jefferson County has provided the required match for Forest ServIce grant; local corn.r;numty leaders have contributed many hours of their time; local contractors have offered eqUlpment and labor for a portion of the match; WaDOH has worked wi~ the comm~nio/ and the Cou~ty giving technical assistance; and WaDOE stands ready to provIde a Safe Dnnking Water ActIon grant if evidence of contamination reappears. D) Are there other efforts you have made that are unique to this project? Jefferson County applied to WaDOE for a Permit to Appropriate Water for a Community W~ll in Quilcene. A preliminary permit to drill and test a well has been granted. Also, CH2M H1l1 has been employed by Jefferson County to assist in determination of well location, perform required testing of the well, draft a water system plan and prepare cost estimates of the system. 1.04 What are the anticipated benefits of this project in terms of the criteria identified below. QUANTIFY INFORMATION WHERE POSSffiLE, (If a section does not apply, mark it NA. SHORT TERM 12 LONG TERM 85 JOBS How many full- time/permanent? CAPITAL FACILITIES Capacity, population served Initially serve population of 500 to 600, with approximately 150 households and 20 businesses. HUMAN INVESTMENT Leadership training youth programs, etc. Project would involve the Quilcene High School Mentorship Pro- gram, with students interning with local businesses. Specifically, an ecosystem program, working with Forest Land and Watershed Management to Water Supply and Distribution. This project can correct the local hazards of shallow wells, vulner- able aquifers and high density septic systems. ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENT Ecosystem project LOCAL CAPACITY The economic viability of the region requires a centralized and safe Restoring/augmenting local water supply. The related business growth will put local citizens revenues - B&O tax, etc. back to work, making area self-sufficient once again. 1.05 Are there other factors significant to this project that we should be aware of, such as compliance orders, emergency declarations, etc. The health hazard of ~ontaminated wells is of great concern. The aquifer serving the shallow, endangered wells w1l1 normally drop in the summer and fall, with risks of additional contamination occurring. 1.06 What quantifiable outcomes are you going to track to measure the success of this project? New business in t~e community will be one. q~antifiable measure of the success of the project. Also, the connectIon of homes to a safe drinkmg water source will be another.