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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From:
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director
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Agenda Date:
June 21,2010,10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Subject:
Bid Opening of Proposals for Lease of Rec Center
Statement of Issue:
At this public bid opening, the sealed proposals to lease a portion of the Recreation Center
for a child care service will be opened, partially read aloud, and logged.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's:
Leasing a portion of the Port Townsend Recreation Center meets the strategic goals of the
County because: it creates a new revenue source for both the Public Works and the Central
Services Departments, it supports economic development by providing care for the children of
workers, it increases the health and well being of children, and it increases recreational and
educational opportunities for children. Leasing public facilities to private parties, so that
those private parties can serve the public good, is a form of Public Private Partnership or P3.
P3 is a generally accepted solution to budgetary limitations caused by economic recession.
The main draw-back of leasing a portion of the Port Townsend Recreation Center is that it
excludes the general public from access to 1346 square feet of valuable indoor community
recreation center space.
FiscallmpacUCost Benefit Analysis:
The administrative costs of the public process will be funded through the existing parks and
recreation budget. The tenant will be responsible for upgrades and maintenance of the
facility.
Recommendation:
No action is needed at this time. Staff will evaluate the proposals for one week and make a
recommendation to the BoCC on June 28,2010. At that time, the BoCC will have the
opportunity to execute the lease for the preferred child care provider.
Department Contact:
Matthew Tyler, Manager, Parks and Recreation Division 385-9129
Reviewed By:
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