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Resolution No. 00-059
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND ENDORSING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CAPITAL
FACILITIES COMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT
TO CITY HALL, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF THE JEFFERSON
COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROPOSAL TO RESTORE CITY
HALL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY, WITH INITIAL CITY
FUNDING ESTABLISHED AT A LEVEL OF $92,000 SEED FINANCING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH STEPS FOR
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CITY HALL ANNEX
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, resolves as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Capital Facilities Committee has been reviewing City properties
for possible surplus. Properties from a list prepared by staff, which properties have no
current use, are underused, or have no designated use, were examined by the Committee in
light of certain "filters:" Does the property serve a logical public purpose? If not, can it
be surplused. If so, is there a property management plan? Some 30 properties were
selected for initial review.
WHEREAS, at the October 17, 2000 Committee meeting, the Committee took
public comment on four properties (city hall, police station, Morgan Hill reservoir, and
water barn) and approved the City Manager's recommendation for each property for action
by the Council.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the recommendation of the Capital
Facilities Committee is appropriate, and provides a direction for further study and action.
WHEREAS, the Resolution approves the concept of the Jefferson County
Historical Society to renovate City Hall in partnership with the City, with initial funding
established at a level of $92,000 seed financing for development of a project case for a
capital campaign, conduct a financial feasibility study, raise funds for consultant, and
launch a capital campaign, with implications for the 2001 budget, making action timely
WHEREAS, the Resolution endorses the concept that the Manager will proceed
with steps for planning and construction of a City Hall annex, subject to further committee
review and approval.
WHEREAS, the City Council's endorsement of the Committee recommendation
should not be considered a final decision by the Council, but rather a preliminary step
only.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of
Port Townsend as follows: The City Council hereby accepts, approves and endorses the
recommendation from the Capital Facilities Committee made in its October 17, 2000
meeting as follows:
1. Approve the City Manager recommendation, which endorses the concept of the
Jefferson County Historical Society Sept. 19, 2000 proposal, with initial funding
established at a level of $92,000 seed financing (subject to discussion with
financial experts), to lease, restore, and maintain the building in partnership
with the City, with details and specific proposals subject to further Committee
review and approval,
2. Endorse the concept of a public opinion survey and community outreach as
approved by the Committee at its Sept. 19, 2000 meeting,
3. Endorse the concept that the Manager will proceed with steps for planning and
construction of City Hall annex, subject to further Committee review and
approval
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the
Mayor on this ~ day of /(~0//~e~ ~ ,2000.
Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
John P. Watts, City Attorney
11/8/2000 11:57 AM caG:Res{City Hall 11 01 00}
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