HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-041 Authorizing CM to sign all necessary docs and contracts re: construction downtown capital projectsRESOLUTION NO. 08-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOWNTOWN CAPITAL PROJECTS
RECITALS:
The City Council, with input from the City Manager; has identified a series of
actions and projects ("Projects") to help position the community for sustained
economic success. The action plan is a three yeaz capital investment strategy to
grow from three main economic "anchors" -maritime heritage, upper Sims Way
and Howard Street ,and Fort Worden.
2. The "Projects" are listed and shown on the attached map ("City Project Legend").
The projects include road and sidewalk improvements, tourism and infrastructure
improvements, and waterfront access improvements.
3. The actions and projects have been discussed at City Council meetings on June 2,
2008, June 16, 2008, and October 6, 2008. Projects and financing were discussed
with the City Council Finance and Budget Committee on Apri121 and May 29,
2008.
4. To finance the Projects, the City Council approved Ordinance 2978 (June 16, 2008),
providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation bonds ofthe City
in the principal amount of $7,500,000. In adopting the Ordinance, the City Council
determined that it was and is in the best interest of the City to construct the identified
Projects.
5. The City has obtained federal grants totaling approximately $1.3M to help finance
the Projects.
6. The City Council has approved actions to continue implementation measures for
Projects F, G, H, and I, relafing to Upper Sims Way transportation improvements,
including, Resolution 08-012 (Apri121, 2008) and Resolution 08-039 (November 10,
2008).
7. The City Council has previously authorized construction of Project A (San Juan and
49"' street improvements), pursuant to Resolution 08-014 (May 5, 2008).
8. The City Council now determines to proceed with Projects C, D, E, J, K, L, and M.
The estimated cost of these projects is $5.3M (rounded). Proposed funding is $1.3M
(rounded) from federal grants, and the balance of $4M (rounded) from bond proceeds
from the bond approved by Ordinance 2978 (June 16, 2008).
9. These projects have been identified on the adopted 6 year Transportation
improvement Plan, 2008-2013 and on the City's 2008 CIP.
Resolution 08-091
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign all necessary
documents and contracts for the implementation and construction of Projects C, D, E, J,
K, L, and M, at an estimated cost of $53M (rounded), with funding from $1.3M
(rounded) in federal grants, and the balance of $4M (rounded) from bond proceeds from
the bond approved by Ordinance 2978 (June 16, 2008), plus a contingency not to exceed
10% of the total.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a special meeting
thereof, held this 10th day of November, 2008.
Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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John Watts
City Attorney
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City Projects Legend
O Road Projects O Tourism Infrastructure Projects
A. San Juan & 49`" St. Improvements J. Pope Marine Pazk & Building Up-grades
B. Discovery Rd. Sidewalks K. Waterfront Esplanade
C. Water St. atNWMC L. Wave Gallery Relocation
D. Water St. -Monroe to Madison M. Visitor Plaza Conversion (Cotton Bldg.)
E. Madison St. to Memorial Staditrm
O Economic Strategy Infrastructure O Waterfront Partnership Investment
F. Discovery Rd. & Howard St. Intersection N. Public Access Improvements
G. Upper Sims Roundabout & Howard St. Extension O Facility Improvements
H. Upper Sims -Cliff St. to Thomas St. O. Police Station Relocation & Fit-up
I. Upper Sims -Crosswalk at Hendricks St. P. Visitor Center Relocation & Fit-up