HomeMy WebLinkAboutHabitat for Humanity re: Mason Street project - $100,000
February 10, 2023
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend WA 98368
Dear Commissioners,
Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County (Habitat) is requesting an additional $100,000 from the remaining
ARPA funds for the master planning of the mixed-income, permanently-affordable Mason Street project (Mason
St project). As shown on the attached budget, the original $500,000 in ARPA funding awarded by the County
was directed toward the purchase of the former airstrip, parcel 901023007, located at 231 Mason Street in Port
Hadlock, and the combination of additional funds received and pledged contributions is $5,118,715. However, a
funding gap of $165,800 remains for the master-planning and infrastructure work that needs to be
accomplished by the end of FY25 (June 30, 2025) in order to meet the timeline for construction in tandem with
the sewer installation.
In January, Habitat issued an RFP for the master planning. The target date for selection of a master-plan firm is
May 1, 2023. We anticipate the cost to be similar to the work being done for Evans Vista in Port Townsend, and
will have more information once the RFP responses are received. The deadline for RFP responses is March 1.
Several expense categories in the attached budget are estimates that may be adjusted during the planning
process. We believe these estimates to be low, however, if the reverse is true, the surplus will be directed to
the vertical construction phases of the project.
Since acquiring the property, with thanks to the invaluable contributions of individual donors, the County, and
Jefferson Community Foundation, Habitat has made significant progress in clearing the property of debris and
detritus (literally tons), respectfully and cooperatively relocating the former human inhabitants, and building
trust and rapport with the surrounding neighbors.
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housing that is accessible across the range of low- to moderate-income community members. The Mason St
project can be a game changer for the Tri-Area, and we would like to deliver it as quickly as possible.
As the Commissioners are aware, the Mason St project will add critical mass needed to fill the sewer pipeline,
supply housing for existing and new community families that will add students to the local schools, and fill the
many empty work positions in our local business and governments. Receiving this additional ARPA funding will
help ensure that our planned timelines wonand that together we can achieve the ambitious goals of both
Habitat and the County.
Thank you for your consideration,
In partnership,
Maria Drury
Director of Engagement
Expenses through FY25
Purpose Cost Notes
Feasibility, Land Acquisition, Clean-up $1,284,595 Actual as of 1/31/23
Project Management $250,000
Design $150,000
Engineering $100,000
Infrastructure Installation $3,500,000 Projected to begin in FY25
Total Expenses $5,284,595
Revenue through FY25
Source Amount Notes
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Direct Individual Donors (8)$336,509Received to date
ARPA Funding via Jefferson County $500,000 Land Acquisition
Jefferson Community Foundation $275,000 Includes Donor-Advised Funds (2)
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Individual Donor Pledges (7) $1,880,000
Total Revenue $2,991,509
Funding Gap $2,293,086 Fundraising efforts ongoing