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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121624 City Council Business Meeting Packet
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 540 WATER STREET
Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. December 16, 2024
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I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III.Changes to the Agenda
IV.Proclamation(s) or Special Presentation(s)
A. Forest Management Study Results Presentation
B. Encampment Update Presentation
V. City Manager’s Report
VI. Comments from the Public (re consent agenda items and items not on the agenda)
(Each person has 3 min. to comment- City Clerk will signal at 2 min. 30 sec.)
A. Public comment
B. Staff or Council response, as needed
VII. Executive Session- Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Discussion with legal counsel
about current or potential litigation (Approximately 10 minutes)
VIII. Consent Agenda
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda and/or request to remove any
individual item from the consent agenda.
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
B. Approval of Minutes: December 2, 2024
C. Appointments/Reappointments: Climate Action Committee, Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission
D. Authorization of Not to Exceed $63,000 in PCD Personnel Funding to Hire a
Successor Planning Manager and Overlap with the Outgoing Planning
Manager
E. Resolution 24-040 Establishing the “Port Townsend Public Library Displays
and Exhibits Policy”
F. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Amendment for the Financial
Assistance Loan with the Department of Ecology and All Other Necessary
Agreements and Contracts to Accomplish the Work for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Outfall
G. Update of the Salary Classification Schedule for Non-Represented Positions
IX.Unfinished Business
A. Ordinance 3346 Adopting 2024 Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations
Proposed Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3346 Adopting 2024
Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
B. Ordinance 3344 Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 Through 2030
Proposed Action: Move to approve Ordinance 3344 Adopting the Capital
Improvement Plan for 2025 Through 2030
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
C. Resolution 24-041 Adopting the City’s 2025 State Legislative Agenda
Proposed Action: Move to approve Resolution 24-041 Adopting the City’s 2025
State Legislative Agenda
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
X. New Business
A. Resolution 24-042 Updating and Providing for Building and Planning &
Community Development Fees
Proposed Action: Move to approve Resolution 24-042 Updating and Providing
for Building and Planning & Community Development Fees
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
B. Resolution 24-043 Relating to Postponing the 2025 Annual Update of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan During the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and
Development Regulations
Proposed Action: Move to approve Resolution 24-043 Relating to Postponing the
2025 Annual Update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan During the 2025
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Development Regulations
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii.Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
XI. Presiding Officer’s Report
XII. Suggestions for Future Agendas
XIII. Comments from Council
XIV. Adjourn
Agenda Bill AB24-188
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item:
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King and Tyler Johnson Date Submitted: December 6, 2024
Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Presentation Forest Management Study Results
CATEGORY:BUDGET IMPACT:N/A
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount: $
Staff ReportOrdinanceIncluded in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 411 Water Sewer Fund - General
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Background:
The City of Port Townsend water utilities owns numerous large parcels of property
associated with the water supply system. Most of these properties are located outside
of the City Limits.
The water utility is an enterprise fund or an independent business unit with the
responsibility of supplying quality water at the lowest cost in stewardship of the public
resources. Thus the water utility is expected to manage assets such as the forest lands
holding. Timber located on these properties is one of the assets. Not only is it the
utility’s responsibility to manage the asset value of timber, but also to manage the
forests that reside on the property for health in order to protect and enhance the City’s
timber assets.
On April 1, 2024, the City staff recommended hiring Chickadee Forestry to assess water
utility assets and recommend forest management strategies. The presentation provided
is available for viewing on the City’s website at
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=3071.
The assessment was completed this year including a staff tour to illustrate in the field
the goals and objectives. Attached is a copy of the assessment.
Malloree Weinheimer will be present at this Council meeting to present the key findings
and answer questions.
This project will likely lead toforest management implementation action as
recommended by Chickadee Forestry. The assessment will also help with future
determination if any of the utility property should be surplused.
ATTACHMENTS: City of Port Townsend Forest Lands Timber Harvest Assessment
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action. Presentation only.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
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Cedar$1,744$2,275$1,100
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Agenda Bill AB24-189
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: Special Presentation
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King-PW, Emma Bolin-PCD Date Submitted: 12/11/24
Department: PW/PCD Contact Phone: 360-390-4048
SUBJECT: Encampment update
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount:$
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In February 2024, Council authorized staff to obtain an on-call contract to cleanup encampments on City
property and rights of way and provide dumpsters and sanicans to reduce further waste accumulation
in the area and protect public health. In March 2024 the City placed two sanicans in the ROW adjacent
to DSHS and a dumpster south of the Evans Vista stormwater pond. In October 2024 the City hired
Linden Salvage to clean up abandoned encampment waste at a wetland on city property adjacent to the
DSHS right of way east of Evans Vista Way, as well as remaining encampment waste in the forest blocks
of Evans Vista that was not removed during a 2023 cleanup effort. The 2025 budget includes funds for
on call cleanup work as well as sanicans and dumpsters. The City has executed an on-call contract with
Layland Construction for continued task orders to clean up abandoned camps. In November 2024 the
city added a third sanican after receiving complaints that weekly cleaning was not keeping up with
usage.
Staff provided site tours to Council members to demonstrate effectiveness of sanitation funds and to
highlight the ongoing challenges of unsanctioned camping in city rights of way on the environment and
the unsafe conditions for those living in these circumstances. Unsanctioned camps present safety and
sanitation challenges to citizens, first responders, and the very residents who live in them. Human waste
and trash profoundly affects environmental health and creates hazardous conditions and critical areas
degradation that trigger City code and law enforcement. The ongoing struggle of providing sanitation
services for unhoused people along with cleaning up waste in abandoned or nuisance camp areas is a
game of musical chairs that nobody can win.
While the 2025 budget includes funds to continue these services, it is not a good investment, fair, or
liability risk averse to enable marginally acceptable living conditions forever. Also, the City must fairly
enforce nuisance conditions posed by private property owners as well as its own property. Camping is
prohibited within City limits outside of the Fairgrounds and Fort Worden. Camping in conditions that are
ill equipped with services is a nuisance per City code. The City is currently in a reactive mode, becoming
more coordinated to ensure sanitation in that area, but people in the camps struggle with mental health
and drug addiction have inadequate services for assistance. City staff are pulled away from our primary
duties and functions to react to nuisance conditions and critical area damage in these camps. Averaging
the staff hours below, fifteen percent of the City’s staff each spend one week per year working only on
encampments abatement. This location receives some of the highest police calls for services in the City
so far this year and is a two-officer minimum response. Additional police costs for arrests, jail transports,
report writing, fuel/equipment costs is not included below, but adds to the costs.
Cleanup/Sanican/Dumpster/Staff Time/Complaint response/Monitoring costs:
Item 2024 Cost2025 Budgeted
Cleanup $12,000$25,000
Sanicans and Dumpsters$8,433$12,000
City Staff Time and Expenses $42,700?
TOTAL $63,133$37,000
Those living in camps deserve a proactive and coordinated regional approach to solve homelessness
with tangible results. This means ensuring there are housing and shelter choices, support and time to
make those choices, as well as consequences for those who reject options and support. Of critical
importance, the community lacks a zero barrier shelter. An unsanctioned encampment could yield
chillingly similar negative outcomes such as that experienced at the fairground campground
encampment years ago. In spring 2024, the City approved an emergency shelter and housing ordinance
that enables providers to operate shelters within many of the zones and properties in City limits.
City staff will continue to manage encampment cleanups, but needs assistance and regional support and
direction on a long term basis that collaborates with partners. While there’s much work done through
Housing Fund Board to support local providers in administering services such as Caswell Brown Village, it
doesn’t fulfill the needs of those who fit in zero-barrier living arrangement. This is a call to action for the
community to create a coordinated proactive response as city resources and roles are limited.
ATTACHMENTS:
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend discussion on ways the community can support resolving nuisance conditions in
unsanctioned encampments and coordinating a proactive response towards zero barrier shelter options.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
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Agenda Bill AB24-174
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item:Consent VIII.C
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Mayor Faber Date Submitted: December 12, 2024
Department: Mayor Contact Phone: 379-2980
SUBJECT:
Reappointment of Samantha Bair Jones(Position 1, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Planning Commission
Reappointment of Rick Jahnke (Position 3, Term Expires December 31, 2027) to
Planning Commission
Reappointment of Andreas Andreadis (Position 7, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Planning Commission
Reappointment of Dave Seabrook (Position 15, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Climate Action Committee
Reappointment of Krista Meyers (Position 14 At Large, Term Expires December
31, 2027) to Climate Action Committee
Reappointment of Jaime Duyck (Position 12, Term Expires December 31, 2027)
to Climate Action Committee
Appointment of Rebecca Beebe (Position 5 Recipient, Term Expires May 1,
2027) to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: n/a
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: 010-011 GF - Mayor & Council
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Mayor is recommending the following appointments:
Reappointment of Samantha Bair Jones (Position 1, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Planning Commission
Reappointment of Rick Jahnke (Position 3, Term Expires December 31, 2027) to
Planning Commission
Reappointment of Andreas Andreadis (Position 7, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Planning Commission
Reappointment of Dave Seabrook (Position 15, Term Expires December 31,
2027) to Climate Action Committee
Reappointment of Krista Meyers (Position 14 At Large, Term Expires December
31, 2027) to Climate Action Committee
Reappointment of Jaime Duyck (Position 12, Term Expires December 31, 2027)
to Climate Action Committee
Appointment of Rebecca Beebe (Position 5 Recipient, Term Expires May 1,
2027) to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
ATTACHMENTS: Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Committees &
Subcommittees Current Rosters
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous approval of the appointments.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
PARKS, REC, TREES & TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD (5-7)HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (5-7)
Council Liaison: Monica MickHagerCouncil Liaison: Monica MickHager
Meets Bi-monthly 4:30pm 4th Tuesday at City Hall Meets 3:00pm 1st Tuesday at City Hall
Pos.Name & ExperienceExp.Pos.NameExp.
Matt Miner5/1/25Kathleen Knoblock5/1/26
11
Jim Todd5/1/26Michael D'Alessandro5/1/26
22
Richard Hefley 5/1/27Monica Mader5/1/26
33
4 Pamela Adams5/1/25Walt Galitzki5/1/27
4
Rebecca Kimball5/1/25VACANT5/1/24
55
Russell Hill 5/1/27Craig Britton, Chair 5/1/25
66
Deborah Jahnke, Chair5/1/27VACANT5/1/25
77
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (11 voting)ARTS COMMISSION (9 max.)
Council Liaison: NoneCouncil Liaison: Ben Thomas
Meets 3:00pm quarterly 2nd Tuesday at City HallMeets 3:00pm 1st Wednesday at City Hall
Pos.Name & RoleExp.Pos.NameExp.
Owen Rowe, Chair (Elected Official)N/ASimon Lynge5/1/26
11
Sarah Copley (At Large Position)5/1/26Alexis Arrabito5/1/26
22
Cindy Finnie (At Large Position)5/1/25VACANT5/1/26
33
Katy Goodman (Recipient)5/1/25Heidi Tullman 5/1/27
44
VACANT (Recipient)5/1/24Lindsey Wayland, Chair5/1/25
55
Danielle McClelland (Recipient)5/1/25 6 Anna Quinn
5/1/25
6
Denise Winter (Recipient)5/1/25Joe Gillard5/1/27
77
VACANT (Collector)5/1/22Dan Groussman5/1/25
88
Kate Philbrick (Collector)5/1/25Cristina Silva 5/1/27
99
Natalie Maitland, Fort Worden PDA Designee 5/1/26
10
(Collector)
VACANT (Collector)5/1/24 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (5-7)
11
Main Street Designee (Nonvoting)5/1/27 Council Liaison: Owen Rowe
12
Designee (Nonvoting)5/1/26 Meets Bi-monthly 1:00pm 2nd Tuesday at the LLC
13
Pos.NameExp.
14
VACANT (Nonvoting)5/1/20
1 William C. "Chuck" Henry 5/1/25
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE Kathleen Hawn5/1/27
2
Council Liaison: None3 Susan Ferentionos5/1/27
TBDDiane Walker5/1/26
4
Pos.NameExp.
Alyssa Fuehrer5/1/26
5
Catharine RobinsonN/ADiana Grunow 5/1/26
16
Earll MurmanN/A 7 David Tolmie5/1/25
2
John NowakN/A
3
Richard JahnkeN/A
4
VACANTN/A
5
VACANTN/A
6
VACANTN/A
7
VACANTN/A
8
PEG ACCESS COORDINATING COMMITTEE (8)PLANNING COMMISSION (7)
Meets 3:30pm 2nd Tuesday at the Gael Stuart BuildingMeets 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday at City Hall
Pos.NameExp.
Name
_______, City Council (Chair)Samantha Bair Jones, Vice Chair 12/31/24
1
Joanna Sanders, City ClerkStephen Mader 12/31/26
2
Melody Eisler, Library DirectorRick Jahnke, Chair12/31/24
3
John Polm, School District SuperintendentViki Sonntag12/31/26
4
________, School District Video InstructorLois Stanford 12/31/25
5
Richard Durr, School District RepresentativeRobert Doyle12/31/25
6
VACANT, Video ProfessionalAndreas Andreadis12/31/24
7
_____________, Citizen Representative
VACANT, Student Representative CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (3)
Meets as needed
VACANT Producers Group Representative (Optional)
Pos.NameExp.
VACANT Education Group Representative (Optional)
Darryl Elmore 12/31/25
1
CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE (15)Troy Surber12/31/24
2
Meets bi-monthly 3:00 p.m. on 2nd TuesdayRichard Sussman 12/31/26
3
Exp.
Pos.Name
N/A FORT WORDEN PDA (9-11)
1 Jefferson County BoCC ( Kate Dean)
N/A Council Liaison: Libby Wennstrom
2 City Council (Owen Rowe)
N/A Meets at Fort Worden Commons B
3 JeffPUD (Jeff Randall)
Pos.NameExp.
N/A
4 Jefferson County Public Health (Laura Tucker)
N/ABrad Mace10/24/25
51
Jefferson Healthcare (Kees Kolff)- Chair
N/ATracy Garrett 10/24/25
62
Jeff. Transit (Nicole Gauthier/Sara Peck)
N/ADavid King10/24/26
73
Port of PT ( Carol Hasse/Eric Toews)
N/AAndrew Cashin 10/24/26
84
PT Paper Corp. (Michael Clea)
12/31/26John Begley10/24/24
95
Cindy Jayne - Vice Chair
12/31/25Steve Dowdell 10/24/24
106
Crystie Kisler - At Large
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12/31/25Robert Davis 10/24/24
117
David Wilkinson
12/31/24
128
Jaime DuyckVACANT10/24/22
12/31/2410/24/25
139
Krista Meyers - At Large
12/31/2610/24/25
1410
Kate Chadwick (Policy)
Dave Seabrook
12/31/2410/24/25
1511
EQUITY, ACCESS, AND RIGHTS ADVISORY BOARD
Council Liaison: Amy Howard
Meets 2nd Thursday at 12:30 at Council Chambers
Pos.NameExp.
Stephanie Burns5/1/25
1
Gabrielle Vanwert5/1/26
2
Julia Cochrane5/1/27
3
Cameron Jones 5/1/25
4
Aimee Krouskop5/1/26
5
6
Alyson McWilliams5/1/27
Richard Rogers 5/1/25
7
Laurie Riley5/1/26
8
Francisca Ramirez Aquino5/1/27
9
Agenda Bill AB24-179
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIII.D
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Emma Bolin Date Submitted: 12/11/2024
Department: PCD Contact Phone: 360-390-4048
SUBJECT: Authorization of not to exceed $63,000 in PCD personnel funding to hire a
successor planning manager and overlap with the outgoing planning manager.
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ 25,000
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: 010-022 GF - Development Services
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The PCD Planning Manager who has provided 30 years of service to the City is retiring.
This position is mission critical to ensure the timely delivery of permitting decisions and
executing grant deliverables on certain PCD projects. A prolonged vacancy is untenable
with the PCD workload. PCD has advertised for a successor. The team desires to
overlap the successor with the outgoing employee as soon as February with the overlap
lasting no later than June 30 2025.
The focus during the overlap for the outgoing Planning manager will be on department
transition and finishing up the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update, due in June
2025 as specified in grant agreement with Department of Ecology. The current planning
manager will work a part-week schedule through June to spend down their leave
balance, resulting in a payout savings of $10,000 from if they retired in February.
PCD has several grant funded projects, which were used to balance the 2025 General
Fund Budget. Currently, some of these grants are underspent resulting in the revenues
being carried into 2025. Depending on year end fund balance, this may defray the cost
of the staffing overlap. Salary and benefits for the new employee is projected to be
$55,000 during the overlap, plus $8,000 in outgoing employee vacation payout. The
2024 SMP grant underspend reduces this by $26,000. The underspend on 2024 Paper
to Digital Tech grant is $12,000 for staff time. The net cost is $25,000 so long as the
PCD can fully execute grant deliverables and expend staff hour budget—otherwise, the
cost is $63,000 to the general fund balance. Further grant carryover may be available to
cover the $25,000 net cost once year-end Urban Forestry Grant closeout is available.
ATTACHMENTS:None
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of Consent Agenda, no further action is
needed; this effectively represents unanimousauthorization of not to exceed $63,000 in
PCD personnel funding to hire a successor planning manager and overlap with the
outgoing planning manager.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Agenda Bill AB24-180
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: VIII.E
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Melody Sky Weaver Date Submitted: December 11, 2024
Department: Library Contact Phone: 360-344-3054
SUBJECT: Resolution 24-040 Establishing the “Port Townsend Public Library Displays
and Exhibits Policy”
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:No impact
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $ N/A
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: 120 Library
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Purpose of the Library Display Policy
The Library hasbeautiful cabinet, wall, and shelf display spaces to showcase library
collections and services that are intended to better connect patrons with a myriad of
collections and services at the Library. The Library may reach out to individualsor
groups to display various items. Where appropriate, such displays or exhibits should
reflect various viewpoints on a given subject. The Library needs a clear policy about
displays and that all displays in the Library space are curated by Library staff. When
items are borrowed to be displayed the lender needs to sign a Library Displays and
Exhibits Loan Agreement.
This policy supports the Library's mission of, “Uplifting our community through reading,
learning, connection, and creativity.”
Recommendation
The Library Advisory Board reviewed the policy and loan agreement at their December
10 meeting and learned all about the importance of public libraries having a clear policy
for displays in the Library and that displays are curated by Library staff. On December
10the Library Advisory Board unanimously recommendedthepolicy being submittedto
the City Council for approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
-Port Townsend Public Library Displays and Exhibits Policy and Library Displays and
Exhibits Loan Agreement
-Resolution
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous approval of Resolution 24-040
Establishing the “Port Townsend Public Library Displays and Exhibits Policy”
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Resolution 24-040
RESOLUTION NO. 24-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE “PORT TOWNSEND PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAYS
AND EXHIBITS POLICY”
WHEREAS, display spaces in the Library including but not limited to enclosed display cabinets,
shelves, and wall spaces, are for the use of the Library; and
WHEREAS, these spaces are intended for displays and exhibits created or selected by Library
staff. Where appropriate, such displays or exhibits should reflect various viewpoints on a given subject;
and
WHEREAS, Library staff may solicit individuals or groups to provide displays or exhibits for
these spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend Public Library displays and exhibits are intended to
better connect patrons with a myriad of collections and services and the attached policy supports this
intention; and
WHEREAS, the Library Advisory Board reviewed the policy and recommended its adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend,
Washington, as follows:
1. The City Council adopts the “Port Townsend Public Library Displays and Exhibits Policy” and
“Library Displays and Exhibits Loan Agreement” in substantially the same form as Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
2. The Library Advisory Board and Library Director will review the Library Display Policy as
needed.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, WA at a regular meeting thereof, held
th
this 16 day of December 2024.
________________________________
Attest: David J. Faber,
________________________________ Mayor
Alyssa Rodriques
City Clerk
Library Displays and Exhibits Policy
It is the policy of the City of Port Townsend Public Library that display spaces in the Library including
but not limited to enclosed display cabinets, shelves, and wall spaces, are for the use of the Library.
displays or exhibits for these spaces. Individuals
and groups must sign the Library Display Loan Agreement before displaying any items. The Library
reserves the right to change the Agreement on a case-by-case basis depending on the items loaned
to the Library.
Library Displays and ExhibitsLoan Agreement
Display Loan Agreement between City of Port Townsend Public Library and
Name ________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date loaned ________________________________________________________
Date to pick up ____________________________________________________
Owner’s estimated value of loan material _________________________________
Owner’s Insurance(homeowners, renters etc.)________________________________________________
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
I, ________________________________________________________, agree to indemnify and save and
hold harmless the City of Port Townsend Public Libraryfrom and against any and all loss, damage,
thepropertyor person(s)arising out of the
loan of said property to the library for display or special exhibit purposes. If I have not reclaimed
library will assume ownership with the right to sell or dispose of the property.
I hereby agree to the terms stipulated above.
_____________________________________
Owner
_____________________________________
Authorized library personnel
_____________________________________
Date
Agenda Bill AB24-181
Meeting Date: December 18, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIII.F
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Andre Harper Date Submitted: December 12, 2024
Department: Public Works Contact Phone: (360) 379-5088
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment for the financial
assistance loan with the Department of Ecology and all other necessary agreements
and contracts to accomplish the work for the wastewater treatment plant outfall.
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $303,630.59
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 415 Water Sewer CIP
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Port Townsend wastewater treatment plant
outfall is near anticipated useful expectancy and has experienced continuous nearshore
leaks and assessment revealed repair and replacement is necessary. This project has
been in the works for many years as the City looks for viable options to address the
complexity of this project. The original project scope involved digging in a new outfall
pipe approximately 900 feet off shore as shown in the attached one page description.
Subsequently due to community concerns and work with the Marine Resources Council,
the City has revised the approach to reduce the project scope as follows:
The new project scope being explored involves replacing the failed concrete pipe on the
beach, retaining the existing cast iron pipe where eel grass and kelp are present, and
replacing the diffuser at the end of the pipe to comply with National Discharge Pollution
Elimination System (NDPES) requirement. The portion of the pipe on the beach is most
at risk and needs to be addressed. The following pictures shows recent storm damage
and the exposed concrete pipe on the beach.
Photo taken on December 7, 2024
Over the last year, staffhas explored several options working with State Parks and the
MRC for alternative discharge methods. The most viable option and allowed approach
is to replace the existing pipe as described above. By re-using a section of pipe,
disturbance to the sea floor can be avoided.
This new approach requires a revised engineering report and approval by Department
of Ecology. In addition, City staff will continue meeting with the MRC to share the
progress and project requirements. Before the work can get started, a revision to the
existing loan agreement with Ecology is required. Ecologyis allowing this revision by
changing the loan terms. The City has been awarded Department of Ecology Water
Quality Program Financial Assistant loanwith partial forgivableloan forAdministration
of grant, Change of Project Scope and Amended Engineering Report. The Clean Water
State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)reduced the awardfrom the original funding amountof
$3,330,000, to$303,630with an effective interest rate of 1.6%. The completion dateof
the amended engineers report is November 30, 2025. Based on this date, loan
repayment will begin no later than November 30, 2026.
If approved, staff will update the one page description, share progress with the MRC,
and continue work with the project consultant to develop and engineering report. Upon
developing a new project cost estimate, the City will apply for new funding in the next
funding cycle for construction based on this revised approach to the project.
Staff is requesting Council approval for the City Manager to signagreementwith the
Department of Ecology to fund amended loan for the wastewater treatment plant outfall.
project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. One Page -Project Description
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous authorizing for the City Manager to
sign the amendment for the financial assistanceloan with the Department of Ecology
and all other necessary agreements and contracts to accomplish the work for the
wastewater treatment plant outfall.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules
Other:
Agenda Bill AB24-182
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: Consent VIII.G
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Cynthia Shaffer and Jodi Adams Date Submitted: 12/11/2024
Department: People & Performance and Finance Contact Phone: 360-379-5045
SUBJECT: Update of the salary classification schedule for non-represented position
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount:
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: 199 Community Services
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The 2025 budget approved on December 2, 2024 includes the creation of a Community
Services Director and a Housing Grants Coordinator position. The City team has
established appropriate pay ranges for the positions and seeks approval from Council
as the range was not published in the budget document.
The Community Services Director will oversee the Community Services Department
responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the parks, library, public arts,
facilities, and youth operations and activities, developing and recommending
department policies and procedures, department budgets, capital planning, contract
administration, and strategic and functional plans, while evaluating service levels,
overseeing and promoting cultural programs, supervising department personnel, and
administering department policies and procedures.
The proposed wage range is grade 29 (629 in 2025) in the Non-Bargaining Employee
Position Classification Salary Schedule – Budget 2024. The 2024 Grade 29 annual
wage range is $132,962 - $164,873.
The Housing Grants Coordinator will be primarily responsible for providing City
collaboration to support implementation of housing grant funds for City-sponsored
projects. The Housing Grants Coordinator works towards managing aspects of the
affordable housing development process for new construction and/or
acquisition/rehabilitation projects, ensuring a financially and operationally viable
development in a cost-efficient manner. Projects will include Evans Vista, Cherry Street
property disposition and other housing pipeline site layout/feasibility and pro forma
management.
The proposed range is 618 in the non-represented range, which is currently set at 2024
level of $77,740-96,398.
ATTACHMENTS: Updated Non-Bargaining Employee Position Classification
Salary Schedule Budget 2024
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If approved as part of consent agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous approval to update the Salary
Classification Schedule for Non-Represented Positions.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Agenda Bill AB24-183
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item:IX.A
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Richard Gould, Finance Manager
Jodi Adams, Director of Finance & Technology Services
Date Submitted: December 12, 2024
Department: Finance Contact Phone: 360-379-4403
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3346 Adopting 2024 Supplemental #2 Budget Appropriations
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount:
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The purpose of this supplemental is to ensure that the City has budget authority for the
items listed here and any prior approved Council actions. The supplement also
addresses variability in expenses that occur around the year end. Many of these costs
may need to be carried forward into the 2025 budget. Staff recommends that the
Council focus on the 2025 budget which has a more accurate representation of end of
year estimates and how that impacts fund balance. The end of year supplement is to
prevent overspending in a fund based on cash flow.
There are many reasons why supplemental appropriations are needed.
The timing of expenses across budget years requires the spending authority to
be carried forward.
Additional expenditures emerge as new information or activity occurs that was
not previously known or available when compiling the current year budget.
Increased costs due to supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation factors.
Unforeseen emergencies.
Obtaining legislative authority for the proper management of funds in the general
ledger.
Increased interfund transfers to cover revenue shortfalls or to prevent negative
fund balances from occurring.
Several increases to revenues were made to funds due to investment interest not
originally being budgeted or coming in higher than projected. We also received higher
than budgeted Business and Occupation tax and sales tax revenue in the general fund.
General Fund 010:
$8,800 Payments from cross jurisdictional training events hosted by City of Port
Townsend,
$460,000 transfer to streets capital 305 for Discovery Road and other past missed
transfers and general fund overhead dating back to 2020 or earlier.
$62,068 transfer to general capital 301 for general fund overhead (3 years)
$10,000 transfer to Golf Course fund for chemical disposal
$190,000 for professional services for finance and attorney services
$15,000 increase to Salary and Benefits for City Manager annual performance evaluation
ARPA Fund 103:
$100,000 Appropriating remaining fund balance for Council approved projects
Streets Operations Fund 110:
$262,000 -Discovery Road transfer out from reserves. See capital budget sheets. This
is offset partially by general fund transfer in.
$150,000 – was approved by City Council for hot spot pavement repair. $15,000 is
estimated as the actual cost for transfer in from TBD fund 111.
Community Services 199:
14,744 – Facilities. Includes hand-me-down truck from wastewater, 2nd floor audio visual
electrician tools, misc. supplies.
$127,327 – Transfer fund 301 the Chetzemoka donation made to the City in 2022.
$12,026– Fire alarm panels emergency repairs and boiler condensate pump
replacement.
Approx. $30,000 to augment purchase of the Parks truck.
Golf Course 423:
$10,000 for hazardous chemical disposal
$30,000 for transfer to replace rental revenue from the General Fund
Water Sewer Operating fund 411:
No supplement due to a decreasein capital expenses. See 2025 capital project budget
sheets. Operational costs increase has been small this year with $64,000 for SCADA
upgrades, leak services for OGWS, turbidimeters, and the membrane supplier evaluation.
Transfers outs to capital fund 415 will come in below budget due to project delivery
Water/Sewer Capital fund 415: No supplement necessary as capital project expenditures
are lower than anticipated.
Water/Sewer SDC fund 495: No supplement necessary as capital project expenditures
are lower than anticipated
PW admin fund 540: No supplement necessary
PW Engineering fund 555: No supplement necessary. Note, permit fees are higher than
expected by approximately $100,000 due to Madrona Ridge.
OGWS Fund 417:
No supplement due to underspending capital. However, Paper Mill operation costs are
approximately $150,000 greater than projected.
Storm Operations 412: No supplementalis necessary as it was covered in the first
supplement.
The City utility tax budget wasapproximately $63,000 low and thus needed to increase
expenditure budget accordingly.
The Storm rate model work of by FCS Group in the amount of approximately $10,000
was billed in 2024 instead of 2023.
Transfer outs to capital fund 414 are coming in less than budgets due to project delivery
schedules.
Storm Capital 414: No supplement necessary. Capital expenditures are lower than
projected.
Real Estate Excise Tax fund 135:
Increase budget for transfer outs for transportation project by $95,224.See capital budget
sheets. This will cover anticipated costs associated with street capital projects associated
with Kearney Street and Tyler Street.
For this supplement we did not go through the work to reduce expenses downward, we
did that through the 2025 budget, that is not the purpose of this supplement.
Refer to the 2025 budget book for fund balance analysis and if things change from the
2025 budget we will address that in the first quarter supplement.
Ending fund balance after the supplement is projected at a lower amount than is stated
in the 2025 Budget Book. If the General Fund costs do come in this high we will still meet
the reserve policy, specific analysis was done to ensure this. Expenses are anticipated
to come in lower than projected in the supplement. If expenses do come in at a higher
supplement amount, required reserve amounts will still be met in each fund.
nd
The 2 supplemental detail is attached for your review. The supplemental budget
ordinance is presented tonight, for the firstreading. The second reading is scheduled for
December 16, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 3346
2. City of Port Townsend 2024 Supplemental Detail
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve the Ordinance 3346 Adopting 2024 Supplemental #2 Budget
Appropriations.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and
approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Notes:
Ordinance 3346
Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 3346
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING 2024 SUPPLEMENTAL #2 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS the City Council adopted a supplemental budget per Ordinance 3337 on
August 19, 2024, and was set forth in the document entitled “City of Port Townsend Budget
2024Supplemental #1 Fund Detail”; and
WHEREAS, for some capital projects, funds appropriated in 2024were not spent either
due to project delays or project changes; and,
WHEREAS staff recommends “carrying-over” those funds not spent in 2024, and
appropriating them to the same projects in 2025; and,
WHEREAS new or unforeseen expenses were not identified at the time of compiling the
2024 budget; and,
WHEREAS staff recommends appropriating funds for the new and unforeseen projects
or expenses as identified for 2024; and,
WHEREAS the City Council reviewed the supplemental budget on December 2, 2024,
and considered the matter further on December 16, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The second supplemental budget for the City of Port Townsend, Washington,
for the fiscal year 2024, is adopted as set forth in the document entitled “2024 Budget Supp #2”
a copy of which is attached as Exhibits A & B, making revenue and expenditure revisions.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage, approval, and publication
in the form and manner provided by law.
Ordinance 3346
Page 2 of 2
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, by a vote of
th
the majority of the City Council plus one, at a regularbusinessmeeting thereof, held this 16
day of December2024.
___________________________________
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
2024 Amended Ending Fund Balance
2024 Amended Final Budget
End of Year Supplement #2
Ord
3337
EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
2024 Budget
Supplemental #1
3325
2024 Budget Ord
2024 Amended Final Budget
End of Year Supplement #2
City of Port Townsend 2024 Budget Supplement #2Exhibit A
Ord.
3337
REVENUES AND OTHER USES
2024 Budget
Supplement #1
2024 BudgetOrd 3325
Balance
2024 Amended
Beginning Fund
2024 Beginning Fund Balance
FUND
Drug Enforcement/Contingency
Grand Total Expenditure Adjustments BA #2
Grand Total Revenue Adjustments BA #2
Agenda Bill AB24-184
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: IX.B
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King, PW Director &
Date Submitted: December 12, 2024
Department:Public Works Contact Phone:360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Ordinance 3344Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025 Through
2030
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:N/A
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount:
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The following information was provided at the December 2, 2024 City Council Business
Meeting. A public hearing was held. No public comments were received.
Background:
The Growth Management Act requires cities to adopt six-year capital improvement
programs at least every two years. However, many cities develop more comprehensive
capital facilities plans for budget planning and to share capital needs with the public. A
capital facilities plan is also a good way to look at the City comprehensively.
Capital investments typically are at least half of the City’s annual budget. Thus, capital
investments impact all City departments and divisions. Many City support systems
make capital investments possible.
This year’s Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is an update to the 2023-2028 Capital Facilities
Plan adopted by Ordinance 3301. This plan includes updates to a number of
spreadsheets organized by specific function area of the City. It provides capital project
narratives and summaries to help decision makers balance priorities based on available
funding as well as raise funding when necessary.
The track changes version of the proposed updated CFP for 2025-2030 was provided to
the City Council at the November 12, 2024 workshop. The documents and recording
are available at this link:
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=3339&meta_id=234958
The track changes version was also used to accompany a Determination of Non-
significance for a non-project action issued on November 13, 2024. No comments were
received on this determination within the public comment period.
The document provided with this agenda report has accepted all the changes and ius
presented in final draft form. Staff made two updates to the document prior to issuing
th
for SEPA comments, but after the November 12 workshop. They included making
sure the Downtown restroom project was included in the narrative and making sure that
sewer service for Caswell Brown was included subject to UGA expansion.
The other change made to this version was to update Appendix A to exclude capital
budget sheets that will be completed in 2024. This CFP is consistent with the proposed
2025 Capital Budget. The work planning and budgeting process set the actual
expenditures in each of the next 6 years. Thus, staff is asking Council to focus on the
year 2025 and consider years thereafter as contextin efforts to build out a more
forward-thinking and comprehensive vision and trajectory.
This year’s Capital Facilities Plan illustrates over $73 million in funded infrastructure
work and $133 million of unfunded infrastructure needs. While the progress in securing
funding is massive, the delta for needs is especially prevalent for street and non-
motorized infrastructure. Staff anticipate securing additional grants that may increase
the funded column total by approximately $10 million over the next 6 years.
The plans differs significantly from the 2023-2028 plan in the following areas:
1. The Transportation Benefit District voter approved sales tax, provides significant
funding for streets maintenance and grants match. This is now reflected in the
plan.
2. Since 2023, a fee in lieu program was adopted by Council to allow investment in
sidewalk or street infrastructure in locations that make sense and have nexus to
the proposed development.
3. The updated General Sewer Plan and accompanying rates adopted earlier in
2024 reflect significant funding in the City sewer system.
4. The updated stormwater rates also changed funding levels for the stormwater
utility.
5. A number of projects were removed, such as Discovery Road due to being
completed.
6. The Housing and Economic Development sections were updated based on the
latest information.
Staff is pleased to present the good work of the community, the Council, and various
departments in support of city infrastructure necessary to address failing infrastructure
and ensure the requirements of accommodation of population increases are met
according to the Growth Management Act.
Based on the information provided staff recommends City Council adoptthe Capital
Facilities Plan for the period of 2025-2030.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Capital Facilities Plan
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve Ordinance 3344 Adopting the Capital
Improvement Plan for 2025 Through 2030
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Ordinance 3344
Page 1 of 2
Ordinance No. 3344
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2025THROUGH 2030
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and has
amended it in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (“GMA”)
(Chapter 36.70A of the Revised Code of Washington); and,
WHEREAS, the GMA requires a capital facilities plan as a mandatory element of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City has adopted such a plan, commonly referred to as the
City’s Capital Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvement Plan provides the six-year capital facility program
for the City, subject to appropriation by the Council of funding for the projects contained in the
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 and Port Townsend Municipal Code Section
20.04.030A(7) allow the city to adopt changes to the Capital Improvement Plan concurrently
with the adoption of the city’s budget; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance 3301 adopting the2023-2028Capital
Improvement Plan on December 5, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the a number of changes to the City’s Capital program have occurred since
the last plan with the adoption of the last plan and staff has updated the plan for 2025-2030; and,
WHEREAS, a determination of non-significance for a non-project action was issued on
November 13, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a workshop on November 12, 2024 and held a
public hearing on December 2, 2024, on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan;
and,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend do ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Findings and Conclusions. The proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement
Plan is consistent with and implements the currently-adopted Capital Facilities and
Utility Elements of the Comprehensive Plan are consistent with RCW 36.70A.070(3) and
the Comprehensive Plan, and are in the public interest.
Section 2. The City adopts the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan as substantially
shown at Exhibit A.
Ordinance 3344
Page 2 of 2
Section 3. Severability.If any sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,
sentence,clause, or phrase or work of this ordinance.
Section 4. Transmittal to Department of Commerce. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy
of this Ordinance to the State Department of Commerce (DOC) within ten (10) days of
adoption of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 5 days
following its publication in the manner provided by law.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular
meeting thereof, held this 16thday of December 2024.
_________________________
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
December 16, 2024
City of Port Townsend
Capital Facilities Plan
2025-2030
Report Date: Adoption December 16, 2024
Adopted: Ordinance___
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Contents
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................2
Schedule........................................................................................................................................................3
Prelude..........................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................4
Definitions.....................................................................................................................................................5
Level of Service Standards............................................................................................................................6
Financial Constraints (Revenue Sources)......................................................................................................8
Current Revenue Sources.........................................................................................................................9
Future Revenue Sources.........................................................................................................................11
Existing Debt Summary...........................................................................................................................12
City Capital Plan Summary..........................................................................................................................14
Facilities (Buildings).....................................................................................................................................15
Buildings..................................................................................................................................................15
City owned property...............................................................................................................................26
Art...........................................................................................................................................................27
Parks and Recreation..................................................................................................................................32
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................37
Waste Collection Services.......................................................................................................................37
Olympic Gravity Water System...............................................................................................................37
Water......................................................................................................................................................41
Wastewater.............................................................................................................................................42
Stormwater.............................................................................................................................................48
Why Trees Matter: The Multifaceted Benefits of an Urban Forest..................................................48
Ensuring Sustainable Growth and Equity..........................................................................................49
Transportation............................................................................................................................................51
Revenue for Streets Capital....................................................................................................................51
Streets Maintenance...............................................................................................................................52
Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation............................................................................................53
Street Improvements..............................................................................................................................53
Fleet (Equipment Repair and Replacement)...............................................................................................55
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Information Technology..............................................................................................................................57
Housing, Economic Development, and the Environment...........................................................................60
Impact Fees.................................................................................................................................................66
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................67
Appendices..................................................................................................................................................68
Appendix A: 2025 Capital Project Budget Sheets...................................................................................68
Appendix B: 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program..............................................68
Schedule
The following schedule is typical with the every other year development of a Capital Facilities Plan.
Startassembling the tables in August
Initial Draft presented to the City Council with capital budget for the next calendar year
City Council Workshop November 12, 2024
SEPA Determination of Non-significance for non-project actionpublished in November
18,2024
Public Hearingand City Council Adoptionanticipated 0n December2, 2024.
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Prelude
Historically, the City has adopted a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)in order to comply with the Growth
Management Act. The CIPshave been adopted coinciding with the budget process and typically included
funded projects scheduled over a 6-year period. These CIPs have included little detail regarding the
projects butserved useful as a capital projection for funded projects.
The Capital Facilities Planadopted in 2022accomplished the same purposeas previous yearsbut took a
more expansive and longer-term look at infrastructure needs for the cityby including unfunded projects.
The plan also provided a high-level narrative associated with each type of infrastructure need based on
how infrastructure is funded and categorized according to the requirements established by state law
and city codes.
The objective of this revised format is to build on the plan annuallyto create a continuum of
infrastructure developmentwhile clearly representing long term needs to the public in an abbreviated
form. This Capital Facilities Plan is an update to the 2022 planincorporating new information obtained
over the last 2 years as well as removing projects that have been completed or will be completed by the
end of year 2024. The Capital Facilities Plan is fully intended to be a living document with annual or bi-
annual updates to reflect changes in the City funding and planning landscape.
Introduction
The quality, availability and affordability of infrastructure is fundamental to the health, wellbeing,
success and sustainability of our community. With limits to funding based on the relatively small scale
of our tax base, we need to make strategic and, at times, difficult decisions about infrastructure
investment priorities. We do thisin the best overall interest of our entire community over the long
term.
The City of Port Townsend has a number of infrastructureneedsasidentified in various focused city
plans. Capital planning is the term used to identify the timing of infrastructure investment. Capital
planning for the replacement and development of new public infrastructure is acore governmental
purpose of theCity in providing for public health, safety, and welfare. The overall purpose of this plan is
to consolidate all infrastructure planning into a concise document to illustrate the overall infrastructure
needs and aspirations forthe community. This plan is intended to be used bystaff, policy makers,and
the publictodevelop effective and efficient $70 million in funded infrastructure and $133 in unfunded
need.
Another primary purpose of this plan is to comply with the stateGrowth Management Act(GMA).
The Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70a.600(3), requires a fully planning City to adopt a
Capital Facilities Plan Element that consists of: (a) An inventory of existing capital facilities
owned by public entities, showing the locations and capacities of thecapital facilities; (b) a
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forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities; (c) the proposed locations and capacities of
expanded or new capital facilities; (d) at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital
facilities within projected funding capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for
such purposes; and (e) a requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls
short of meeting existing needs and to ensure that the land use element, capital facilities plan
element, and financingplan within the capital facilities plan element are coordinated and
consistent. Park and recreation facilities shall be included in the capital facilities plan element.
This capital facilities plan draws upon other city planning documents included by reference and included
Examples of these plans include but are not limited to the Water
System Plan,General Sewer Plan, Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, Rainier Subarea Plan,
Non-
website at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/city-plans. These plans are where inventories and
further detail can be found concerning existing city infrastructure. Periodically, the City updates the
Comprehensive Plan to address land use elements and other state requirements. In summary, capital
facilities planning is a component of the Comprehensive Plan and serves as a tool for a community to
strategically address existing and future conditions of the community while planning for growth as
required by the State.
The final purpose of this plan is to facilitate procurement of grants. Often, granting agencies will not
allow for the application of funding unless projects are specifically identified in an adopted plan of the
City. Some projects included in the Capital Facilities plan do not have a home in other adopted plans,
but are community priorities and may be emerging issues. These projects are included in this plan to
the extent that information is available.
Definitions
Capital
more and a useful life of 3 years or more. For the purposes of this plan, Capital is defined at having an
initial purchase value of $10,000 or more and a useful life of 5 years or more. This keeps most of the
repair and maintenance capital items outside of this plan.
Capital Facilities PlanThe term facilities
when included inside the title of the plan includes all city infrastructure and not just city buildings.
Comprehensive Facilities Assessmentmeansan evaluation of the condition and capital needs of the City
buildings.
Comprehensive Planmeansthe most recent version of the City adopted Comprehensive Plan as
required and identified in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Facilitiesmeanscity buildings for the purpose of this plan. This definition is notconfused with the
overall name of the plan.
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Functional Plan
Comprehensive Plan.
Rate Studymeans a study utilized to establish rates for services. Rate studies are typically performed for
a five-yearperiod for utility systems to ensure sustainable operations.
SubareaPlan means an adopted plan with a focus on a specific area of the City that clarifies and
supports the Comprehensive Plan.
LevelofServiceStandards
A local government cannot determine what it will need in the future for public facilities and services
without knowing what levels of service (LOS) it must meet.To serve new growth and development, the
Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that certain facilities and services be provided concurrent with
expected new development using population projectionsfor the 20-year planning period or ultimate
build-out under the growth patterns established by the Land Use Element (Chapter 8, Policy 1.2). The
City's Comprehensive Plan requires, in the case of transportation improvements, a financial
commitment to provide them within six years.
Facilities that are subject to concurrency in the Cityare transportation, water, wastewater, and
stormwater. The Capital Facilities Financing Plan in GMA requires a municipality to reassess the land use
element if probable funding falls short of meeting existing needs.The Capital Facilities Plan is not merely
a wish list, and should account for meeting critical maintenance and planning for the density allowed for
in the Comprehensive Plan.
these facilities
per Chapter 8 Goals 3 and 4 are as follows.
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Jefferson County selected a medium population growth, which sets the 2045 growth target at 40,486.
The City of Port Townsend is allocated 40% of that population growth, resulting in 12,931 people in
20245, which is an additional 2,781 people from the 2020 US Census count of 10,148 people. The
Housing Action Planning Tool in the 2025 Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan to be updated in 2025
projectsthe 20-year housing forecast to add an additional 1,648 housing unitsby the year 2045from the
current count of 5,371 householdsfor a total of 7,018 housing units.2020 US Census counted 10,148
people and the 2021 WA Office of Financial Management estimates 2021 population at 10,220. The
2016 update projected a need of 55 acres over 20 years to support the high wage jobs projected.The
Rainier Street and Upper Sims Way Corridor is intended to provide this need with approximately 82.5
acres of fully served, shovel-ready industrial acreage.
Each development must meet the aforementioned level of service standards prior to issuance of a
building permit; however, it may demonstrate meeting the standards for transportation facilities within
six years issuance of a building permit (Chapter 8, Policy 4.1). The City may condition development
permits to provide for appropriate facilities, services, and utilities not subject to concurrency such as
EMS, parks, law enforcement, and schools (Chapter 8 Policy 4.2). A development that cannot meet the
minimum concurrency requirements can mitigate impacts on levels of service, revise to reduce impacts,
or phase the development coincident with the availability of services (Chapter 8, Policy 4.3). All
development must pay its proportionate share of the cost of new capital facilities and utilities needed to
serve that development.
Other public facility providers include but are not limited to Jefferson County Transit, East Jefferson Fire
and Rescue, Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson Health Care, Jefferson County PUD, the Port Townsend
School District, and Jefferson County. The City engages in partnerships with these other providers inan
effort to coordinate the procurement of limited resources.
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FinancialConstraints(RevenueSources)
Most if not all governmental agencies experience financial needs for infrastructure that exceed the
available resources. This reality is a reiteration of the primarypurpose of the plan. As such, the plan is
organized by funded projects and unfunded projects. Funded projects means that the City either has a
revenue stream in place to accomplish the project, or has dedicated funds from a specified funding
source. These funding sources are often in the form of grants, loans, or use of reserves for one-time
investments.
Financial constraints means that projects are either funded or canbereasonably funded. For the
purposes of this plan, financially constrained projects are included in the funded portions of the plan. As
the plan develops over time, the objective is to hone financially constrained projects into the first 6
years of the plan.
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CurrentRevenue Sources
Current revenue sources for infrastructure include the following sources. These sources are listed from
top to bottom from least restrictive to most restrictive as required by laws and city code.
General Fund, Fund There are four categories of fund balance: restricted, committed, assigned, and
Balance.unassigned.
Restricted Amounts reserved to specific purposes by their providers (such as
grantors, bondholders and enabling legislation);
Committed Amounts reserved to specific purposes by a government itself,
using its highest level of decision-making authority;
Assigned Amounts a government proposes to use for a specific purpose;
intent can be expressed by the governing body or by an official or body to
which the governing body delegates the authority; and
Unassigned Amounts that are available for any governmental purpose; these
amounts are reported only in the general fund.
Limited Tax General Backed by general fund revenues, the City Council can issue debt for
Obligation Bonds: infrastructure. The amount of Debt is limited by law and practicality. As
discussed above, debt takes away from operating funds and other capital funds
and thus use of debt is a strategic choice.
Transportation In 2023, the voters of Port Townsend approved a 0.3% Sales Tax increase for
Benefit Districtfor Streetsimprovements and repairs. The majority offunding is dedicated to
street repair, grant match, and non-motorized improvements as outlined in the
Transportation Benefit District fact sheets. This revenue source is estimated at
approximately $800,000 per year.
Banked Capacity:In February 2019, residents approved adding Port Townsend to East Jefferson
Fire & Rescue (EJFR) fire district. EJFR now collects the dedicated Fire and EMS
levies from City property taxpayers directly. In addition to the dedicated levies,
the City was funding fire service through the general property tax levy. The
City no longer makes payments from the general fund for fire protection. The
City agreed to suspend the collection of an equivalent amount of property
taxes it would have paid EJFR from the general levy a reduction of the City
district and a policy adopted by City Council spelled out an approach that
allows increased levies of the banked capacity over the course of four years.
For the first three years, funding is restricted to four main uses consistent with
utility tax relief. In 2020, the City decided not to levy any of the possible
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$303,000 banked capacity given the dire COVID situation and its related
impacts. In 2021, the City levied $605,000 in banked capacity for use in 2022.
More about that process and corresponding documents can be found on the
2021 Banked Capacitypage in Completed Initiatives
requirement sunsets in 2023. Looking forward, much of banked capacity has
been invested in street operating associated with equipment and staff to
accomplish pavement repairs. The earlier funding dedication will be wrapped
up in 2025.
Real Estate Excise State law restricts REET 1 and REET 2, or the first and second quarter percent
Tax (REET)(.25%) of REET funds to the following uses: Planning, acquisition, construction,
re-construction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or improvement of: streets,
roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals,
bridges, domestic water system and storm and sanitary sewer systems.
Planning, construction, reconstruction, repair, rehabilitation or improvement of
park and recreation facilities. State law allows REET 1, or the first quarter
percent (.25%) to also be used for: Acquisition of parks and recreation facilities.
Planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement,
rehabilitation or improvement of: law enforcement or fire protection facilities,
trails, libraries and administrative and judicial facilities.
Revenue BondsRevenue bonds are debt that is secured by dedicated revenue. Utilities often
use revenue bonds to pay for infrastructure backed by utility rates. Another
form of secured revenue are voted bonds in which the tax payer votes to
accomplish a certain projectand taxes are raised to pay for the public project.
Motor Vehicle Fuel In addition to Street Fund operations and maintenance this can be used for
Tax(MVFT)construction and improvement projects. The City has very limited amounts of
MVFT and currently it is all dedicated to operations. The majority of the street
operations is funded through general taxation resources and thus impacts the
general fund.
Multimodal Funds:These funds are restricted to transportation purposes.
Sale of Assets: Assets that can be sold generally include real-estate and vehicles. The City
owns considerable real-estate that is not currently dedicated to a specific use.
The real-estate is owned by the utilities and the general fund. If there is a sale
of real-estate, the proceeds must be used by the fund that owns the property.
For example, proceeds from the sale of property owned by the water utility,
cannot be used for general fund purposes. A number of properties have been
declared surplus by the City Council in the last 15 years for the purpose of
housing. These properties have not yet been sold.
Grants: Grants are very specific to the purpose of the granting agency. Grants are an
funded. In particular, grantsfund street projects on a periodic basis with an
average of over $1 million per year. Other grants for parks, historic properties,
energy, utilities, climate, hazard mitigation, and housing are also available to
the City.
Housing Tax:RCW 82.14.530 and 540 allow a city and county to impose a sales and use tax
up to 0.1% for housing and related services through HB 1406 and 1590. The
148 and 149 funds are authorized by RCW 36.22.178 and 179, which allow
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counties to collect shares of revenue from document recording to fund
affordable housing and homeless housing programs. The CIty and County have
a joint Interlocal Agreement on administration of these funds authorized. The
City collects funds from HB 1406 and provides them to the county for deposit
in the 148 Fund for budgeting and allocation subject to the interlocal
agreement.
System Also known as SDCs, these charges for new utility connections help fund
Development system expansion for growth.
Charges for
Utilities:
Street Fee-in-lieuIn 2023, the City Council adopted a fee in lieu program to allow developers to
voluntarily contribute fees instead of building improvements. This program is
primarily directed at requirements to build sidewalks. The fee in lieu program
provides equity in transportation infrastructure and fees are used in places that
serve the development as well as the rest of the public. Fee in lieu investment
in sidewalks will be dedicated to creating connections where sidewalk gaps
exist. This plan documents fee in lieu collection and investments
Utility Rates: Utilities are enterprise funds that are specific independent business units
within the City. Utilities are required to set rates for services that ensure
payment for operations and capital to address system needs. This business
model is set forth to ensure essential public services such as water, sewer, and
stormwater are addressed.
Donations and Fund Fund raising by the public, volunteerism, and donations are all sources of
Raisingrevenue the city has utilized for capital improvements historically.
Library FoundationThe foundation has the opportunity to fund capital programs if in concert with
Library capital improvement needsand planning.
Quimper Parks and Created in 2024, thisfoundation provides an opportunity for the public to
Tree Foundationdonate to improvements in sustaining and growing parks and treeon the
Quimper Peninsula.
Future Revenue Sources
Future revenue opportunities are available to the City to address capital needs. Below are a few of the
more common revenue sources used by cities across the State. As the City looks toward financial
sustainability, additional revenue sources may be recognized and brought forward for consideration. In
2023, the City completed a Financial Sustainability Initiative to strategize stabilizing city government
finances recognizing that revenues typically do not keep up with inflation. The Financial Sustainability
Initiative evaluated a number of options to generate revenue necessary to sustain city services.
Depending on the success of these initiatives, the City may be able to enhance services identified in
various City strategic and functional plans. Fundamentally, the tax system in Washington State is set up
withgrowthas a necessity. Local Governments struggle to sustain services accordingly.
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Transportation Benefit District: While the voters approved a 0.3% sales tax beginning in
2024, additional revenue capacity is available as authorized by State Law. The City could
add vehicle car tab fees to the voted sales tax at various levels.
Levy Lid lift: Voted property tax increase for specific purposes.
Sales tax: Several sales tax options are available for various purpose which are typically
voted.
B&O Tax Increase: Councilmanic authority to set B&O tax rates.
MetropolitanParks District: Voted opportunity for funding of parks through a property tax
levy.
Tax Increment FinancingDistricts: Councilmanic authority to establish up to two districts in
which increases in tax revenue is used to fund infrastructure.
Impact fees for transportation, parks, fire protection, and schools are permitted by State
law. Impact fees are currently not in place in Port Townsend.
Cultural Access Program: County wide votedsales or property tax to fund cultural access
organizations such as arts, heritage and science organizations.
Economic Development associated with expanding the job base, tax base, and creating a
city where there is more opportunity to live and work in the same location is a fundamental
challenge and objective identified in the Financial Sustainability Initiative. Economic
Development ranges from encouraging the development of apartments, possibly lodging,
and expansion of job creating industrial base into Glen Cove with necessary urban services.
Additionally, maximizing under utilized commercial and residential property with infill and
private investments 1% for the Arts:The City has
voted to include a limited number of general municipal projects that are subject to this tax.
The City could expand the definition of capital to include utility funded capital projects in
order to increase revenues.
Development Services Fees: both PW and PSD related
Fines & Fees: Councilmanic authority to implement or increase parking fees & others
Foundationsand Public Fund Raising: Foundation support, donations, and pubic fundraising
are all sources of capital. Historically, significant fund raising has been accomplished
through volunteerism. This can be expanded through strategic city support of fund raising.
Partnerships: Working with partner agencies to achieve mutual goals provides a great
opportunity for increased revenue for capital.
Marketing: Marketing the City through partner organizations forbusiness recruitment,
retention, and growthhas the potential to increase tax revenue. Sustained tax revenue
increases are typically used for operations to support increases in demands for public
service; however, one-time revenues or cyclic increases in tax revenue serve as an
opportunity for a source of funds for capital investments.
Existing Debt Summary
The City currently has significant debt in terms of revenue bonds, LTGO bonds,andvoted bonds. Debt
has a significant impact on the ability to pay for capital and debt services takes away from recurring
revenues. Staff recommends developing a debt strategy for the future to consider when debt is
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appropriateThe following considerations
should be considered in the development of a debt policy:
General Obligation vs. Revenue debt
Principle, payoff date, and revenue sources
Term of debt should notexceedthelifespan of asset. Ie 20-year bond for 15-
year roof.
Debt term should generally not exceed 20 years
Evaluation of opportunity cost for issuing debt. What is this interest rate
differential and how does it compare to projected inflation.
Should general obligation debt be limited to a specific percentage of revenues.
Revenue Debt Outstanding (excluded from General Purpose Debt limits)
Amount Outstanding at End of Year
201820192020 2021 2022
ActualActualActualForecastBudget
SRF 2002: DOE Wastewater Conveyance System Impr. 337,212 291,098 244,376 196,950 148,811
PWTF 2002: Morgan Hill Wtr System Impr. 333,510 266,808 200,106 133,404 66,702
PWTF 2012 City Lake Loan 736,842 684,211 631,579 578,947 526,316
DWSRF 2012: LT2 Water Treatment Facility 2,917,945 2,782,025 2,627,468 2,472,911 2,318,354
DWSRF 2012: LT2 Water Treatment Facility 1,566,900 1,454,978 1,343,057 1,231,135 1,119,214
PWTF 2013: LT2 UV Disinfection 3,696,963 3,450,499 3,204,035 2,957,571 2,711,107
PWTF 2013: 5 MG Reservoir Replacement 1,125,937 1,050,875 975,812 900,750 825,687
DWSRF 2015: 5MG Reservior Replacement 4,414,363 4,196,495 3,986,670 3,765,189 3,543,707
DWSRF 2015: Mandated Drinking Water Treatment Facility 3,537,275 3,360,411 3,183,548 3,006,684 2,829,820
Rev Bond 2020: LT2 & Big Quil - - - 1,914,980 1,834,800
CERB 2015: Howard St Corridor Public Infrastructure 1,200,000 1,165,407 1,119,007 1,071,216
18,666,947 18,737,400 17,562,058 18,277,528 16,995,734
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CityCapitalPlanSummary
The following table illustrates the vast needs of the City by category. This table wraps up all the
following sections of the Capital Facilities Plan to provide an overall view of the challenges the City faces
in terms of capital needs. This is not an uncommon situation for most cities. Thisfirst-year draft of the
capital facilities planincludes approximate estimates for capital needs as a place holder where
information is missing. Examples include needs for buildings, the future of parks, wastewater, fleet,
housing/economic development/environment, and streets. Thesecategories are currently under
evaluation or are anticipated to be under evaluation in the near future to help provide more refined
estimates. Each section of this plan will identify where data is needed or currently under analysis.
Note: The funded totals for 2025-2030 does not include carry forward budgets from 2024. Many
projects budgeted in 2024 have not been completed and thus investment carries forward and will be
added to the 2025 budget through the first budget supplement usually in the first quarter of the year.
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Facilities(Buildings)
This section of the Capital Facilities Plan is dedicated to city buildings, lands, and art. The term facilities
is confusing due to its name duplicated in the overall plan. This section is also applied to facilities which
are under the purview of the General taxation as compared to facilities that are directly tied to the
utilities such as the water treatment facility. Looking forward, facilities represents a significant public
investment. The City Council recognizes the liabilities on future generation of failure to proactively
maintain buildings and thus included in the 2025 budget funding for the development of a facilities
program.
Buildings
City buildings are a major asset of the community. City buildings also carry significant financial liability in
terms of maintenance and upkeep. A facilities assessment is needed to accurately identify building
needs and estimate time frames for periodicpreventative maintenance such as rehabilitation of roofs,
HVAC systems, carpets, elevators, weather protection, and other maintenance needs. The larger
maintenance projects are classified as capital investments and thus need to be included in the Capital
Facilities Plan. The following narrative describes each of the City facilities and includes known and
unknown placeholders for significant needs.
The City Hall Annex-Owner: City of Port
Townsend, 12,000 square feet renovation
was finished in 2006. Total construction costs
of $4,626,000. It sits at 250 Madison Street
quietly beside the stately 1894 Historical City
Hall in downtown Port Townsend. Their
adjacency is intentional; the Annex was
designed to seismically support the historic
structure, thus minimizing aesthetically
invasive upgrades to its façade. The Annex
design references the materials and proportions of its Victorian neighbor, including strong vertical lines,
tall narrow windows, and precast details. Close collaboration with the Port Townsend Historic
Preservation Committee resulted in a respectful yet modern new Annex and a sensitive rehabilitation of
the historic City Hall that included seismic and technology upgrades
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Completed in 2021, upgrades to the front lobby included an administrative counter that consist of three
workstations to properly welcome and directthe public as they enter the building. The counter replaces
an existing conference room that was designed with the new construction. Additional wall construction
nd
was done on the 2floor to enclose several open workspaces making way for new staff members.
During the 2021 season, major rebuilds were done to both boiler units that provide heating totheCity
Hall Annex and Historical City Hallbuildings. In 2022, City staff completed acoustical upgrades by adding
noise dampening boards in the front lobby and workstation areas to lessen the reverb and traveling
echoes. As the building was not built with mechanical cooling, staff have been working to find ways to
limit the warming of the building during the summer months. New heat and sun reducing shades were
installed throughout the building along with the existing ventilation fans being converted to
programmable timers to correspond and run with the HVAC unit helping to remove warmer air as it
tends to stack up on the third floor. Also completed in 2022 was the City Hall Space Planning Phase II
nd
study. This study lookedat reconfiguring the 2floor conference admin room with renovations,
acoustic controls,and office furniture on floors 2R and 3. Floor 2R and 3 were never finished with the
annex project in 2006. Now, after COVID and a changing work environment, these updates are needed
more than in the past.Phase IIIalso continues with HVAC updates.Major renovations of floors 2R and3
were completed in 2023with newly installed workstations, carpet, quiet rooms, interior paint,wall
murals,cabinets and acoustical panels. In 2024 staff completed a buildout of a 25+ person conference
nd
room on the 2floor. New furniture and carpet wereadded at that time.
Historical City Halland Museum-Owner: City of Port Townsend,
the 12,500 SF of building is located at 540 Water Street and is
currently operating as the Jefferson County Museum of Art and
Historyin addition to elements of City Hall. The City of Port
Townsend carries a 15-year lease agreement with the Jefferson
County Historical Society which is set to renew for an additional
15-year period on January 1st, 2023. On the first floor you will
find many rotating displays of art and historical artifacts along
with the original Fire Hall and Court Room from 1892.The second
floor consists of City administrative offices and a working City
Council Chambers that continues to hold public meetings on the
first and third Mondays of each monthand is the oldest Council Chambers in its original form operating
in Washington State. Originally the building was built with three
floors until around the late 1940s the third-floor roof was
removed due to deterioration and deferred maintenance,
making it a two-story building as it sits today. The city hall was
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, administered by
the National Park Service, in 1971. Land for the city hall was
purchased from Henry Landes in 1887. Voters in Port Townsend
passed a bond issue to fund a new $30,000 city hall in 1891.
Construction began in 1891 and finished on 02/1892, with space
allocated for the city administration and fire department, as well
as a jail and municipal court. City council meetings have occurred in a chamber on the second floor.
Architects Batwell and Patrick designed Port Townsend's City Hall, an eclectic building with some Neo-
Classical, Romanesque, and Queen Anne Style motifs.
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In 2005, as part of the construction of the new City Hall Annex, contractors replaced the roof with a flat
rubber membrane. Much needed repairs to the exterior brick and mortar on the south facing and
waterward side as it begins to show signs of deterioration. The public elevator has experienced a few
major repairs and needs to be replaced in the next 10 yearsdepending on the outcomes of an
assessment. Most of the original single pane windows are beginning to fail as the glass thinks and
frames begin to break. There is no forced air or ventilation system in this building which is a concern for
the displays and the preservation of the artifacts. The need for soundproofing on the first and second
floors is of concern as the original wood flooring and lath and plaster walls do not absorb the acoustics
of the room. In 2023 the city invested in significant upgrades to the historical council chamber'saudio
and video systems. At that same time new furniture was added, and ADA accessto the chamberswas
improved.
In 2024 Jefferson County Historical Society was awarded a grant to upgrade and improve the ADA access
to the museum. Construction to begin in 2025.
Looking forward, minor upgrades are planned for improved ADA access and improved HVAC/energy
operations.
Mountain View Campus-7.6 Acres. Owner:
Port Townsend School District. Located at
1925 Blaine St, Mountain View houses many
nonprofit entities including the Red Cross,
Food Bank, KPTZ, YMCA, the ReCyclery and
New Image clothing. Mountain View is also
home to the City of Port Townsend Police
Department and other administrative
offices. The land parcels, buildings, and
facilities all remain owned by the Port
Townsend School District and are only
leased to the City for management and
operations.
Mountain View Pool and Park exist at the site of a former school, Mountain View Elementary. Mountain
View Pool is an indoor aquatic facility that is now operated by the YMCA and consists of a non-
competitive 20 yard
fitness, lap swim, open swim, and special events. remains in
effect until December 31, 2028, or until a new aquatic facility is completed and the current facilities are
demolished, whichever is sooner.Mountain View Park is anchored by a 1-acre fenced dog park, a
playground, open field, and sport courts for basketball and newly resurfaced pickleball court sponsored
by the Port Townsend Pickle Ball Club.
Beginning in August of 2009 the City of Port Townsend entered into a five-year lease agreement with
the Port Townsend School District for the property known as Mountain View Campus. In 2014, the City
expanded the lease agreement with the School District to 15 years with an option for an additional 15-
year renewal. This extension positioned the City to qualify for grantsand other funding opportunities to
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invest in the buildings and grounds. With this change in place, the City passed a bond in 2015 for $3.6M
and received an additional $414,150 Community Development Block Grant through the State of
Washington for needed infrastructure and deferred maintenance improvements. Also, in 2015 City
officials determined that extensive repairs were needed to the Mountain View Campus. Phase I repairs
included the complete replacement of two giant propane boilers used to heat the pool and the rest of
the buildings aswell as the outdated HVAC system needed an overhaul. As well as the roof on the old
elementary school needed replaced. $2.5 million was spent between replacing the boiler units, HVAC
upgrades and the new roof on just one of the buildings.
The remaining funds from the 2015 bond and CDBG grant were used for the Phase III repairs. The repairs
included construction of an ADA ramp and new accessible doors that serve the pool restrooms and main
entrance to the buildings. Remodeling of Foodbank, Working Image, and Police station offices. Remodel
to include electrical, plumbing, and other interior needs. Phase III also included repainting of the
exterior of the buildings and a new fire alarm system.
On September 1st, 2017, the City of PT and the PTSD entered into 15-year lease agreement expiring on
August 31, 2032. With this agreement it was determined that the sub-lease agreements the City has
with Dove House, Foodbank, and the Red Cross would be extended 10 years set to renew in 2029. In
2018, the City accepted a donation for the expressed purpose of creating a fenced dog park and
completed the effort in August 2019. In 2022 the Port Townsend Pickleball Clubraised funds to
resurface the Mountain View public pickleball courts, as well as adding new nets and posts. In addition,
the group is planning on adding a new playable fence to increase the quality of the game. In spring of
2023 pool staff(YMCA)reported the poolroof had leaked causing extensive damage to the interior of
the pool ceiling and walls. Further inspection foundthat the roof had reached itslife expectancy. In2023
contractors installed a special rubber coating as a temporary bandage fixto last another 5-7 years max.
Looking forward, the Mountain View Campus needs significant electrical and HVAC upgrades. The
original plumbing and wiring is a continual maintenance challenge and will ultimately need to be
upgraded.
Pope Marine Building-Owner City of Port
Townsend
More information is needed for this facility.
2022 siding assessment was conductedby
Terrapin Architectsto determine the costs and
repairs for the deteriorating siding on the
waterward side of the building.
Outstanding Repairs: Exterior sidingon the waterward side, interior floorboards, windows, HVAC,
exterior deck boards, and structural bracing underneathis beginning to rot.
Cotton Building-Owner City of Port Townsend
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BARTLETT/COTTON BUILDING 607 Water St.
built in 1888 by Charles C. Bartletwas a three-
story, one bay brick building. In 1889, the first
tenant was the Bartlett House, considered as
the focal point of the city. It had a saloon, wine
parlor, clubrooms, cigars, and sporting
newspapers. In 1932,Water Street Garagetook
overand then in 1939 Olympic Pile Driving Company office and later, the Cotton Corporation (George
Cotton) stayeduntil 1974. In 1955, GeorgeCotton removed the top two floors, which needed repair
after a windstormcaused irreparabledamage. The City of Port Townsend Police Department moved to
the site.
The Cotton Building renovation project had its genesis in the planning to relocate the Police Department
away from the Downtown Historic District waterfront and its associated tsunami and seismic hazards. It
was recognized that the Department had to continue to operate effectively during an emergency event
that may otherwise destroy the Police operations center and restrict access to/from the rest of the City.
The move of the Police Station raised the question of what to do with the Cotton Building. The historic
character of the building precluded its demolition so a plan for an alternate use was pursued, but it was
clear that the unreinforced masonry building needed structural improvements to make it safe for
continued use.
In 2010 the building was completely renovated for city, civic and community uses. Theproject was
funded through a 2008 City Council bond, along with funds from the Washington State Military
Department, FEMA and the Department of Ecology.The initial total project cost with construction,
design, overhead and technical support came in at$980K. Once constructionand demolitionbegan in
the fall of 2009 it became apparent that the condition of the building was far worse than anticipated.
Issues developed around therottingfloorboards, crawl space, lead based paint and additional asbestos
werefound in the ceiling, roof, floor and walls.Unknownuntil the time of demolition were four large
underground fuel tanks which were halffull at the time.
Outstanding repairs: Depending on the outcomes of an assessment, the rubber membrane roof will
need to be replacedin the next five years,estimated to cost $75K. Brick and mortar work on the
waterward side.
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Golf Course-Owner City of Port Townsend-Leased to the Friends of the Golf Park.
st
On January 1, 2024 the City of Port Townsend signed a long-term lease agreement with the Friends of
the Golf Park. This lease agreement includes metrics and phases that are outlined in the lease
agreement.
The Port Townsend Municipal Golf Parkwas developed in 1904 and includes a regulation-length 9-hole
course, driving range, maintenance buildings, and clubhouse with a commercial kitchen for restaurant
services, and retail sales. The Golf Park, once privately owned and operated, was converted to a public
course in 1927 and first administered by Jefferson County but is now owned and operated by the City of
Port Townsend. The City leases the Golf Parkto a local business for management and operations. When
converted to a public course, there were deed restrictions on the property. There is a deed restriction
that the largest parcel will be used for municipal purposes only.
According to a recent study completed by the National Golf Foundation (NGF) in 2019, the NGF found
that the facility is challenged by its declining physical condition and somewhat remote location which
limits its potential market support. NGF has estimatedthat it would cost $935,000 -$1.2M to bring it up
to standard to attract more visitors and become a viable Golf Course. The upgrades would include
improvements to the irrigation system and pump house($735,000), tree and stump removal, purchase
of appropriate maintenance equipment($120,000), clubhouse repair, and course repair. Based on this
analysis, the City Council at the time decided not to pursue the recommendation because of the cost for
both the capital and operations.
Port Townsend Golf Parkhas historically used an average of 9 million gallons per year of treated drinking
water from the Big and Little Quilcene Rivers for irrigation. In 2002 Port Townsend applied for a ground
water right water of 150 gallons per minute with a maximum annual withdrawal of 34 acre-feet to
irrigate 35 acres of the city-
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pump and controls were installed in 2022. The cost to develop the well was $450,000. The well will also
serve as an emergency water supply if the city's Olympic Gravity Water System is not functional.
Library-Owner City of Port Townsend
The historic Carnegie Library building is a jewel in the community. The library is themost frequently and
heavily used City facility. The Port Townsend Public Library was established in 1898 by a group of
"leading community ladies." By 1913 they had acquired the land, secured City funding, and received a
grant from the Carnegie Library Foundation to construct a new building in keeping with Carnegie
architectural design standards of the period. The Port Townsend Carnegie Library served its community
so well that a 4,500 sq. ft. addition was added in 1990 to accommodate the high volume of use that
continues to increase significantly each year. In 2014 a major renovation was completed. Click hereto
view a slideshow of the project.
Read A Source of PT Pride--History of the Port Townsend Carnegie Library by Pam McCollum Clisefor
more in-depthhistory of the library and historic Carnegiebuilding. From the library's website
https://ptpubliclibrary.org/library/page/history-library
This beloved building is in great condition given its age. Nevertheless, several repairs are needed
including replacement of the HVAC system which experiences problems every winter season and the
anticipation of replacement/modernization of the elevatorcar. The addition of an ACand air filtration
unit would help address equity issues for the community during a time of climate changeallowing the
libraryto serve as a climate resiliencycenter.The annex part of the building is still waiting for much
needed window replacements. The bathrooms are also waiting to be remodeled. Permits and plans for
the windows and bathrooms have been issued and completed and the library is waiting to hear back
about a Department of Commerce Library Capital grant to help with the costs. Along with this grant,
funds from the Port Townsend Library Friends and Foundationand bond proceeds are planned for this
project.TheCarnegie building needs to be included in an overall building assessmentto ensure that
preventative maintenance is not overlookedin order to preserve this beloved community treasure for
another one hundred years into the future.
Project History:
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1990-Annex addition. This projectmodernized anddoubled the square footage of the library with a
single level structure attached to the Carnegie building.Major site work created the current parking lots
and sidewalks around the building.The annex currently houses the bulk of the library collections(fiction,
nonfiction, A.V. YA, Large Print), circulationand staff workareas and teen-room.
2009-2012 Combined structural retrofit to life safety standard and nonstructural retrofit of shelving
systems. $598,089 total project costs. FEMA funded seismic upgrades to the Carnegie building.New
roofing for the Carnegie buildingin 2013. Carnegie historic window restoration and storm windows.
2012 Pink House interior renovations. Large scale interior work was completed to make the Pink
House downstairs into two public meeting room and presentation spaces. The work included bathroom
renovations, kitchen renovations, wall and fireplace removal,new carpeting, electrical work, painting,
trim, and furniture complete interior renovations.
2014 Library RenovationsNew carpet throughout building, new paint (interior and exterior
throughout), power/data improvements for public computers and staff work areas, ADA bathroom
improvements,automatic door openers,new signage, new shelving,and library furniture, wall removal
to open circulation and work areas, new built-in countertops and shelving for staff work room. Fire and
panic alarms installed.Extensive landscaping work.
2014/2015 Pink Houseand Carnegie roompresentation and programming space creation. Work
includednew integrated projectors and podium, screensand speakers, wiring work and data.
2017 Historic rock wall fronting Lawrence Street restored. Also,concrete work was completedto fix
Carnegieexterior stairs and handrails. Carried over front the 2014 project list but scaled back from
original plans which would have rebuild the Carnegie stairsinstead of repairing. This project won a JCHS
Historic Preservation Award in 2018.
2017New Annex roofcompleted, carried over from 2014 project list.
2023/2024Contractors installed new windows in the Annex part of the Library as well as completely
renovated the existing public restroomsmaking them ADA accessible and aesthetically pleasing.
2024 Library was selected for a Library Capital Improvement Grant to upgrade the current HVAC
system for energy efficiency and adding a cooling center. Additionally, this grant will provide the
opportunity to upgrade the current elevator that is in need of repairs. Project is scheduled for 2026.
Outstanding Repairs: Elevator replacement, HVAC Unit, .
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Charles Pink House-Owner City of Port Townsend
The Charles Pink House is a unique asset for the library. Constructed in 1868 in the Late Greek Revival
style of architecture, it is one of the last remaining houses of its kind in the state. Built by Horace Tucker,
who is known for building many of the oldest houses in Port Townsend, the house was purchased by
Charles Pink in 1874. The house remained in the Pink family for the next 92 years. In the late 1880s the
Pink family expanded the house, rebuilding the porch and adding Victorian bays. Near the turn of 20th
century, the house was once again renovated, with the original pillars and front doors replaced by
substitutes in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement that was popular at the time. These changes
made the Pink House a unique building architecturally in Port Townsend. Because it was difficult to peg
down as an example of a specific style, the house sat neglected for most of the latter half of the 20th
century.
The City of Port Townsend purchased the Pink House in 1981 for the purpose of serving as an expansion
to the adjacent Carnegie Library. Because of difficult economic times, the City lacked the funds to
rebuild the dilapidated structure. In exchange for a complete restoration of the building, the City gave a
long-term lease on the building to Little and Little Construction. After a massive renovation, the building
was leased out until 2003 when the lease expired, the City regained control of the building. It then
served as the administration house for the local fire department. The library took over the house in 2007
and uses it to supplement the Carnegie Library. First floor program and meeting spaces and second floor
offices give the library needed flexibility in offering services to the public.
In 2012 the Pink House underwent another renovation, this time focused on making the first floor
interior spaces better suited for public programming and meetings. The project included interior wall
removal and structure repairs, fireplace removal and chimney repairs, bathroom and kitchen
renovations, new carpet, paint, flexible furniture and technology systems for presentations. 2018/19
saw the restoration of the of the rock retaining wallfronting Lawrence and Harrison Streets. Much care
was taken with this project by reusing the historic rocks from the original wall that fallen over the years.
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The Pink House is listed as a secondary building in the Port Townsend National Historic district. A
secondary ranking indicates a building with moderate historical or architectural qualities which have
maintained good integrity. The Pink House has been a constant reminder to everyone who travels
Lawrence Street of the origins of Port Townsend.
Currently the exterior of the Pink House is in dire need of repairs. The siding, soffits, roof, porches and
trim all have reached their limits and are fading quickly in our damp climate. The library hopes to secure
funding through grants, donations and City support to continue the legacy of the Pink House for future
generations.
More on the library's website https://ptpubliclibrary.org/library/page/history-charles-pink-house
2014/2015 Pink House and Carnegie room presentation and programming space creation. Work
included new integrated projectors and podium, screens and speakers, wiring work and data.
2022 Pink House new carpet downstairs, and new blackout curtains.
2022-Terrapin Architect completed siding and facia assessment.
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2025-The 2025 budget includes significant repair/restorationwork to the Charles Pink House including
replacement siding, roof, gutters, facia,and front porch. Also new exterior paint and roofing.
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Public Works Shops-Owner City of Port Townsend
Located at 1818 Beach Street, this site houses the Public Works Department, Fleet Department, Storm
Water and Admin offices. The MainPublic Works Shop building features an attached open-air canopy,
storage mezzanine, automotive lifts, mechanics shop, and storage area. The facilities are aging and in
poor condition. Two modular units serve as office space. The City has explored in the past relocating
th
City Shops to the Water Treatment Facility located on 20Street. Relocation would allow for the
property at the current location to be cleared on surpluses for housing or another use. No further plans
have been developed, other thanwhen the Water Treatment Facility was constructed, space was set
aside for the possibility of relocating City shops. The next step in vetting a plan for relocation would be
to do a schematic design process which would quantify the space needs and provide a rough layout of
buildings while establishing an approximate cost estimate and ensuring feasibility.
The City of Port Townsend 2025budgetincludesschematic design of a Municipal Service Center that
would house our Public Works team (Feet, Streets and Stormwaterdivision, Water crews,and Parks and
Facilities team. This is a first step to long range planning for the likely relocation and construction of
new public works shops. If approved and successful, the current shop property could be redeveloped
into housing.
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City owned property
The City owns a considerable amount of property.
are addressed in the parks section of this plan. Properties owned by utilities that have improvements on
it are addressed in the respective utilities section of this plan. The remaining properties areincluded in
this plan as an inventory. Because property represents generally a non-depreciating asset, it is a source
of capitalfunds. Properties also carry liabilities of maintenance for weed control, vegetation
management, and camping control. The City created an inventory of properties suitable for affordable
housing as formalized in Resolutions 09-035, 10-024, and 15-018. A most recent acquisition of
property was made with grant funding for housing and is included in the housing section of this plan. Per
Chapter 3.44 Port Townsend Municipal Code, prior to surplus, the City Council should determine if a
property may be suitable for affordable housing.
without formal access to utilities and roadways. An inventory identifying 157 properties was performed
dating back to 1999. A current assessment of City property ownership identifying usable property and
those that need to remain in open space would be of value
resources.
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Developing a pipeline of City property to support the mandated and community desires of developing
affordable housing is a key work item in 2025. In the next Capital Facilities Plan Update, the pipeline of
properties will be documented below.
Art
The Cityowns public art and also facilitates the display of art on loan. An inventoryof
collection is below. Installation of new art is generally funded by grants, through the community, or
through the 1% for the arts program. Chapter 3.50 PTMC establishes a public arts policy for the visual,
written, and performing arts. This chapter also establishes a funding source for the creation of art in the
amount of 1% of the capitalized cost of the project. Chapter 3.50.030 defines exemptions and
clarifications for how capital is determined. The primary factor impacting the amount of funds
generated through this program is the exclusion of grants, utility projects, and repair projects. Eligible
capital projects dedicate 1% of the capitalized costs to the art fund to be used for art or artwork as part
of the projects. A potential source for increased funding for the arts is to include utility projects within
the definition of capitalized costs.
Port Townsend also has a Creative District named by the Washington State Arts Commission in 2020.
The Port Townsend Creative District encompasses Downtown, Uptown, and Fort Worden with the intent
of supporting the creative economy.
an
Arts Commission was created through Chapter 3.50.050 PTMC. The Arts
Commission's mission,as an appointed City Commission,is to facilitate
public arts programs that enhance the cultural life of community
residents.The Arts Commission promotes and encourages public
programs to further the development and public awareness of and
interest in the arts and acts in an advisory capacity to the City
government in connection with the artistic and cultural development of
the City. Members are selected based on their knowledge and expertise with respect to the performing,
visual and literary arts.
In the PROS Plan the Port Townsend Arts Commission prepared a Public Art Plan adopted by the City
Council in 2019. The plan serves as a guide to sites for their readiness and appropriateness to site art.
Each site evaluated was rated based on: Readiness of location based on
current zoning and development. Viability and appropriateness for public
art. Each site was then rated either as a site ready within the short-term or
long-term or as not recommended. Sites can be re-visited regularly. Of 70
survey sites, the Public Art Plan identifies 26 that are suitable in the short
term. Beyond the site suitability each piece of art will come with its own
set of requirements around infrastructure, safety, maintenance and
security. The sites in the categories were notrankedin the plan. Below is a
list of the sites that immediately overlap with the inventory:
Long-term: City Entrance TrianglePark III at Kearney/Sims Way Short
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Term: Chetzemoka Park KahTai Lagoon Nature Park Larry Scott Memorial Trail and Port Wetlands
Mountain View Commons Port Townsend Golf Course Tyler Street Plaza
City of Port Townsend Public Art
TitleArtistLocationYearMaintenance PlanNotesWCIA
schedule
Boundary Sara Mall Taylor 1996Maintenance info provided N
Markers JohaniStreet in email from Dan
for Puget near Groussman on 2/11/22.
Sound Union
Wharf
Chief Dick Golf 1996Made of bronze refer to Artist passed Y
Chetzemok Browncourseinfo for Georgia Gerber away in 1998.
a piece.
City Hall David Front 2005Steve Lopes recommends David Eisenhour Y
railingEisenhoulobby of carnauba paste wax (used will look at railing
r (discs) City Hallin auto waxing) if needed.and let the City
and Steve know if any
Lopes maintenance is
(fabricatirequired (May
on) based 2021).
on
Russell
Jaqua
design
Courting Tony By the 2014Contacted artist through Agreement for Y
Guillemots AngellNorthweswebsite April 2021; no Commissioned
t response yet.Artwork dated
Maritime May 12, 2014.
CenterInstalled by
Greenstone
Landscaping
(Aragorn Deane).
Galatea & Mark Bottom 1993 No written plan. Emailed both Y
Haller Stevensoof Taylor (original Maintained by City Parks artists June 2021;
Fountain n and Street version Dept.response from
David stairs on 1893)Mark Stevenson provided Mark.
EisenhouWashingtgeneral information on
r (1993 on Streetstatute composition and
version); water valve replacement in
original June 2021.
artist
unknown
Great Blue Matt Taylor 2014City has maintenance plan Clock repaired in Y
BabcockStreet by from artist.2021.
Communi
ty Center
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Leafwing Russell Larry 2006Cityhas maintenance plan Y
JaquaScott from Willene Jaqua McRae
Trail near and Jim Garrett.
Boat
Haven
For Willene Russell Installed City has maintenance plan Donation Y
Jaqua Informatiin 2019from Willene Jaqua McRae agreement with
(installed on Center and Jim Garrett.Willene Jaqua
by Jim Plaza on McRae dated
Garrett)Sims WayJanuary 18, 2017
and Installation
contract with
Garrett Metals
dated July 12,
2019.
Milestones Sara Mall Three 2002Maintenance info provided N
: Stream of Johanilocations in email from Dan
Consciousn on F Groussman on 2/11/22.
ess Street;
one on
Discovery
Quimper Max 2002May not meet N
Coho Grovers section criteria for public
of the art in Public Art
libraryPolicy.
Salish Sea Gerard Pope 2011Youtube video transcribed Agreement for Y
Circle TsutakawMarine by Dan Groussman July Commissioned
aPlaza2021.Artwork dated
2010
Two Cats Georgia Outside 1992General information on N
from Gerberlibrary bronze care provided by
Clinton entrance
Hudson.
Public art not owned by City
Creative Jonah Two 2021N/ACommissioned, N/A
District art Tropledowntowowned, and
markersn, two in maintained by
Uptown, Port Townsend
one at Main Street
Fort Program
Worden
Girl with Jim Gateway Installed N/AConsidered a park N/A
the Wheel Davidson Parkby memorial by City,
Barrow(mass Soroptiminot public art.
producedsts 2006Owned and
)maintained by
the Soroptimists
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(License
Agreement
2/26/07).
Heron Russell Haines 1995N/ACommissioned by N/A
weathervaJaquaPlace JTA through Port
nePark & Townsend Arts
RideEducation Center;
Park & Ride
facility designed
by Yvonne Pepin
Wakefield
(according to
Willene McRae)
Richard Fort 1988N/AOwned by WA N/A
Vault Turner WordenState Parks &
(poetry Recreation
by Sam Commission
Hamill)
Totem JamestoNWMC 2019N/AOwned by the N/A
polewn (corner Maritime Center
of Water
Tribe&
Monroe)
Other City-Owned Art or Installations
Kah Tai Yvonne Kah Tai 1985N
CommunitPepin & restroom
y Tilescommunis
ty
members
Wave Covered Formerly listed as Y
Viewing deck public art along
Gallery structure with
behind Tidal Clock, which
Cotton was
Buildingdeaccessioned
and removed in
2011/2012.
The anticipated capital improvements for the facilities section of this plan are as follows: Many
placeholders are presented in this tableas a facilities assessment is needed to more accurately define
capital investment amounts and timing for each building.
The following table provides a list of projects associated with facility improvements including the addion
of a new Downtown Restroom. This project is 50% funded by Lodging Tax and 50% funded with sewer
funds.
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Source of Total (2025-
2031+
PROJECT NAME202520262027202820292030
Funds2030)
Funded
Library Windows and
Grant, Bond,
Restroom Rehab
ARPA 160,000 160,000
Water
PW Shops
Distribution 210,000
Facilities Strategic
Management Plan ARPA
-
Upgrades Phase III, &
Carpet 1,3 floor ARPA
-
Pink House & Pope
ARPA,
Marine
Donation 240,000 240,000
New Restroom
Lodging Tax
Downtown
Sewer Ops 185,000 315,000
City Hall ADA and
HVAC
31,000
Cherry St. Property
Bond
Disposition
69,249
895,249 315,000 - - - - 400,000 -
Subtotal Funded
Unfunded
Mountain View
Campus
Gen Fund,
Assessment
REET -
Campus
Gen Fund,
Redevelopment
Bond, Grant -10,000,000
Mountain View Pool
Gen Fund,
Roof Assessment
REET -
Mountain View Pool
Gen Fund,
Roof Replacement
REET 200,000 200,000
Mountain View Pool
Gen Fund,
Liner Replacement
REET 75,000 75,000
Boiler Pipe
Gen Fund,
Replacement
REET - 1,000,000
Parking Lot
Gen Fund,
Resurfacing
REET 150,000 150,000
City Hall
-
City Hall Elevator
Gen Fund,
Replacement (1)
REET 200,000 200,000
Exterior Brick and
Gen Fund,
Mortar Work 75,000
REET 75,000
Gen Fund,
City Hall Roof
REET 250,000 250,000
Library
-
Library HVAC
Gen Fund,
Upgrades
REET 200,000 200,000
Library Elevator
Gen Fund,
Replacement (1)
REET 200,000 200,000
Pope Marine Buidling
Gen Fund,
Siding
REET 60,000 60,000
Gen Fund,
Public Works Shops
REET -10,000,000
PW City Shop
Gen Fund,
Predesign
REET 250,000 250,000
Cotton Building
-
Cotton Building Roof
Gen Fund,
Assessment
REET -
Cotton Roof
Gen Fund,
Replacement
REET 75,000 75,000
Gen Fund,
Water Barn Repairs
100,000 100,000
REET
Gen Fund,
Land
-
REET
Gen Fund,
Art
-
REET
Gen Fund,
Energy Retrofits
REET
Subtotal Unfunded 60,000 450,000 850,000 250,000 - 225,000 1,835,00021,000,000
Total Projects 955,249 765,000 850,000 250,000 - 225,000 2,235,00021,000,000
Facilities (Buildings)
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ParksandRecreation
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The purpose of a capital facilities plan for parks is to identify priority investments to sustainably
maintain safe and accessible parks throughout the City. In addition, it allows the City to accommodate
projected population growth in accordance with thegrowth management act (GMA) of Washington
State.
(PROSplan) is used as a guide to identify and plan for
these priorities. It is required to be updated every six years. The latest adoption was in March 2020.
The Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element provides a level of service for parks in two parts:
1.7.6 acres/1000 residents
2.Local service standards for equitable access, distribution and function as outlined in the PROS
plan.
A. Provide parks and recreation facilities within a 10-minute walk (approximately a half
Trust For score, about 68% of current Port Townsend residents
are within a 10-minute walk of a park. This objective would increase the percentage of
residents with equitable access over the Comprehensive Plan period.
B. Ensure parklands arewithin a 10-minute walk meets minimum standards for the park
classification.
C. Prioritize neighborhoods with higher concentrations of families with children or
seniors living alone.
D. Target filling of gaps in central and western city limits by 2036
From the current identified gaps in the PROS plan, the followingis a list of CFP projects that need to be
prioritized.
1.Land Acquisition, development of parks: central and western Port Townsend.
2.Trail connections, open space connections, trail improvements:
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a.Near Fairgrounds 49and San Juan Avenue
b.Discovery Road West of Sheridan
c.SR20/Sims Way West of Sheridan
d.Improvements at Lary Scott Trailhead and better wayfinding from ferry.
e.City Watershed Connect to Olympic Discovery Trail
3.Improve amenities within trails
4.Kah Tai Lagoon Rehabilitation
5.Port Townsend Golf Course, Mountainview Commons concept planning and subsequent
development.
6.Master Plan for 35th street park and subsequent development
7.Improvements at Bobby McgarraughPark, including play and fitness, trails, restrooms, ADA,
upgraded
8.Connected trail loop
Projects that provide capacity at existing parks, allowing more people to enjoy Port Townsend Parks
include:
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1.Improvements at Kah Tai Lagoon to increase passive recreation opportunities, improve existing
facilities andconduct habitat restoration.
2.Improvements to picnic shelters, restrooms, and repairs to slope erosion at Chetzemoka Park.
3.Longer-term improvements across the system to improve parks consistent with concept plans or
minimum classification standards.
Currently, the City has primarily funded its parks and recreation services through the Community
Services Fund, which includes revenues from property taxes, sales taxes, utility taxes, and transfers from
the General Fund. As the Community Services Fund also funds other City services, demand for resources
is competitive and may be constrained in the future. To mitigate the risk of constrained resources on
delivering parks and recreation services, the City is looking for ways to identify and pursue alternative
parks and recreation funding sources.
Note: this figure is taken from the PROS Plan. Utility Taxes indicates that they may be politically infeasible. However, utility
taxes are currently used for parks maintenance.
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The following table provides a list of park capital investments derived from the PROS plan along with
needs identified by staff and placeholdersfor the parks strategy projects currently underway for the
Golf Course/Mtn View study as well as an aquatics center.
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Source of Total (2025-
PROJECT NAME2025202620272028202920302031+
Funds2030)
Funded
Skate Park Lighting
Donation
Project
24,000 24,000
Parks 22 Banked
Banked
Capacity
Capacity 134,000 134,000
Grant
USDA USF
116,450 232,900 349,350
Kah Tai RestroomsReserves
75,000 75,000
Demo Park House
and Golden Age ClubReserves
65,000 75,000 140,000
Annual Tree
MaintenanceReserves
15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000
Addition of BenchesReserves
18,000 18,000
Bell Tower PaintingReserves
20,000 20,000
-
429,450 360,900 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 850,350 -
Subtotal Funded
Unfunded
Chetzemoka Park
-
Chetzemoka Master
Gen Fund
Planning
40,000 40,000
Erosion and ADA
RCO, REET,
Repairs
Bond, 30,000 30,000 500,000
Chetzemoka Open Air
Gen Fund
Shelter Replacement
100,000 100,000
Restroom
Gen Fund
Replacement
250,000 250,000
Maintenance Shop
Gen Fund
Replacement
300,000 300,000
Bobby McGarraugh
Park
-
Bobby McGarraugh
Gen Fund 25,000
Park Master Plan
25,000
Bobby McGarraugh
RCO, REET,
Park Revitalization
Bond, 400,000 400,000
Golf Course
-
RCO, REET,
Playground
Bond, 714,286 714,286
Irrigation
Replacement
2,000,000 2,000,000
Bishop Park
-
Howards End Trail/
Wet Lands
- 100,000
Howards End Master
Gen Fund
Planning
25,000 25,000
Howards End
RCO, REET,
Redevelopment
Bond, - 200,000
Skate Park
Gen Fund
Resurfacing
- 350,000
Tyler Street Stairs
Gen Fund
Railing Replacement
50,000 50,000
35th Street Park
-
35th Street Park
Gen Fund 25,000
Master Planning
25,000
35th Street
RCO, REET,
Redevelopment
Bond, - 300,000
Landscape and Tree
Gen Fund 50,000
Removal
-
Dog Park
RCO, REET,
Improvements
Bond, 350,000 350,000
Hancock -
Neighborhood Park
555,556 555,556
General (New Parks) -
Westide Park Dev.
1,000,000 1,000,000
Land/Park Aquisiton
RCO, REET,
Opportunity Fund
Bond, 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000 5,000,000
Subtotal Unfunded 50,000 105,000 3,084,841 500,000 50,000 2,375,000 6,164,841 6,500,000
Total Projects 479,450 465,900 3,099,841 515,000 65,000 2,390,000 7,015,191 6,500,000
Parks
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Utilities
City utilities of wastewater, water, stormwater, and garbage collection are enterprise activities within
the city structure. Enterprise funds must operateon a cost neutral basis. This means that rates are set
to ensure that costs are covered. Part of covering costs, includes investment in capital infrastructure.
Typically, utilities are infrastructure intensive such as with the Water Treatment Facility, Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Compost Facility, and miles of pipe. Typically, the City adopts periodic updatesto
utility plans and follows up with rate studiesto ensure that funding meetsprojected expenses. The
rates are balanced with the needs to operate the system and invest in capital. The Capital investments
included in this Capital Facilities Plan is based on the investments included and funded from adopted
rates generated from rate studies.
Waste Collection Services
The City currently contracts with Olympic Disposal to provide waste collection services. A new contract
went into place in 2020 and expires in 2030. The new contract includes rates that upgraded equipment
and individual carts. The services include pickup of Trash, Recyclables, and Yard Waste. No specific
capital improvements are included in this plan at this time. However, the City may want to consider the
following topics concerning waste collections.
The City currently leases Big Bellies for downtown at a cost of approximately $25,000 per year.
This lease includes maintenance and capital. Additional Big Bellies may be helpful in controlling
trash overflows as they include a solar operated trash compactor within them.
The end of Tyler Street at the foot of the Tyler Stairs is a problem area for waste collections. PT
Main Street and businesses often complain about the look and congestion of multiple cans. The
most effective solution would be to install a joint use trash compactor. This could be funded by
the City, Waste Connections, and the business owners. Typically they are funded bythe
businesses. The cost for a compactor is on the order of $150,000.
The City has numerous garbage receptacles throughout town. These are unique and decorative
and developed by a local foundry. These cans will need to be replaced or rehabilitated at some
point. Staff estimates that there is at least 5 years of life remaining.
Jefferson County is currently going through the process of planning for anupgrade to the
existing transfer station on Jacob Miller Road or new transfer station at a different location. The
city is a large user of this station and thus, there may be a request for city participation in
funding the transfer station. This could come in a cash contribution or through our contracted
tipping rate fees.
Olympic Gravity Water System
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The OGWS, supplied by surface water diversions on the Big Quilcene and Little Quilcene Rivers, is the
sole source of supply for the city of Port Townsend and the Port Townsend Paper Corporation. Thirty
miles of transmission pipeline deliver raw water to the city and paper mill via Lords Lake and City Lake
Reservoirs. The City of Port Townsend and paper mill have a historical partnership dating back to 1928
with the mill being responsible for the operation and maintenance of the diversions, reservoirsand
transmission system. Negotiations for anew 20-year water supply agreement in 2021 continued the
thesystem but established a costof service
approach to funding operations and maintenance of the Olympic Gravity Water System as well as
funding capital replacement of the aging infrastructure. This arrangement is documented in a Water
Supply Agreement2021 (WSA)between the City and the Port Townsend Paper Corporation.
The 30-mile transmission pipeline is by far the largest
individual asset in the OGWS systemandis
approaching its expected endof useful life.
Approximately one thirdof the pipeline is 94 years
old whilethe remaining pipeline is between50-77
years old.
Assessing useful remaining life is critical for
budgeting and planning purposes. The first phase of
a comprehensive pipeline condition assessment is
currently underwayto:
Evaluate the soilcorrosivity
Condition of bothbutt and longitudinal
welds
Condition of the protective coating
Condition of thecathodic protection
systems.
This data will be used to help to inform the
replacement schedule of the steel pipelineas
outlinedin the Capital Improvement PlanSection C
of the WSAand the additional needs for cathodic
protection improvements to reduce corrosion and
extend the life of the pipeline.
The WSAestablished raw water rates for a five-year
period beginning April 1, 2022. Rates areper
thousand gallons ofusageisbasedon an analysis of
thecost of service over a 20-year period. Cost of
service includes a forward projection of operations,
maintenance, and capital costs. Annual revenue from
raw water consumption for the first five-year period
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The
rate model will be updated every five years to establish rates for the following five-yearperiod. The
capital spending plan will be updated at the same time as the rate model. The rate model does not
contemplate that the city will issue any OGWS debt in the next 20 years and that any capital costs will be
paid from revenues received by the OGWS fund. In lieu of debt, the city will fund capital costs using the
capital sinking fund approach to build OGWS reserves to an amount sufficient to fund the capital costs
identified in the capital spending plan. The OGWS fund shall maintain a minimum balance of $2,000,000
to provide for emergency repairs.
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Source of Total (2025-
2031+
PROJECT NAME202520262027202820292030
Funds2030)
Funded
Lords Lake Dam
Raw Water
Rehab - 6403
Rates 400,000 1,745,000 2,145,000
Lords Lake - Pipeline
Raw Water
Improvements
Rates 200,000 2,550,000 2,750,000
Raw Water
Eaglemount
Rates 290,000 780,000 1,070,000
Raw Water
Snow Creek Break
Rates 233,500 233,500
1928 OGWS Pipeline -
Raw Water
6404.3
Rates 149,000 149,000
Pipeline Condition
Raw Water
Assessment - 6404.2
Rates 520,000 520,000
Control Valve
Raw Water
Building Replacement
Rates 123,500 123,500
Pipeline and
Raw Water
Appurtenances
Rates 35,000 35,000
Easement Survey
Raw Water
Marking (2042) 96,882
Rates -
Raw Water
Security and Faclities
Rates 30,320
Vegetation clearing -
Raw Water
contracted 223,728
Rates 100,000 100,000
Raw Water
Road maintenance 81,195
Rates -
(5 culverts per 5
Raw Water
years) 121,294
Rates 29,264 29,264
easement right
Raw Water
purchases (2051)
Rates 249,338 249,338
Air Valves and Boxes
Raw Water
(25)
Rates 146,322 146,322
Pipeline Condition
Raw Water
Assessment
Rates -
Raw Water
Cathodic Protection
Rates -
Replacement (1928)
Raw Water
Phase 1 (High 26,619,816
Rates 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 3,200,000
Replacement (1928)
Raw Water
Phase 2 22,324,883
Rates -
Install Drain Valve at
Raw Water
Woodsman Gulch 8,000
Rates 8,000
City Lake Fencing
Raw Water
Replacement (2041) 187,756
Rates -
Lords Lake Fencing
Raw Water
Replacement (2041) 187,756
Rates -
City Lake House and
Raw Water
Outbuildings (2036) 982,182
Rates -
Diversion House and
Raw Water
Buildings (2036) 678,300
Rates -
Equipment
-
Implement
Raw Water
Replacement
Rates -
Truck Replacement
Raw Water
(3)
Rates 148,000 148,000
2,229,320 5,250,586 808,000 1,049,338 800,000 800,000 10,906,924 51,503,792
Subtotal Funded
Unfunded
- - - - - - - -
Subtotal Unfunded
2,229,320 5,250,586 808,000 1,049,338 800,000 800,000 10,906,924 51,503,792
Total Projects
Olympic Gravity Water System
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Water
Periodically, the City adopts a water system plan update outlining the condition of the existing system
and planning for the future consistent with the a capital
improvement plan is outlined to project for the capital needs of the system. The water system plan can
https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/city-plans. A general overview
of the water system is as follows:
Anultrafiltration membrane filtration system withchlorine disinfection treatsraw surfacewater to
drinking standards.After treatment,a5-million gallonreservoir and 1-million gallon standpipe provide
required storagewhile serving different elevations zones within the service area.The city maintains
approximately 110 miles of distributionpipelinesdelivering water to over 5100 service connections. In
addition,the city maintains over 756fire hydrants and 1800 valvesas part of the distribution system.
The priority for Water Distribution capital improvements during
this planning period will be the replacement of aging
distribution system waterlines. Funding will be significantly less
than what is ultimately needed for pipeline replacement at the
end of anticipated useful life. Focusing main replacement
activities on the sections of pipeline in the poorest condition
and on those that are known to have substantial leakage can
maintain the overall distribution system in a good serviceable
condition. Replacement of pipelines and service lines will also
be prioritized where street work is planned. The level street
improvements will impact the extent of utility improvements.
For example, a chip seal treatment is anticipated to last about
15 years, thus underground utility work would only be performed if the expected life of the pipe and
services lines is less than 15 years.
Water utility revenues fully support capital infrastructure and operations of water treatment and
distribution.Monthly base rates include a fixed operation and maintenance rate and a capital surcharge
based on meter size for waterservice inside City limits. The capital surcharge was adopted to pay for a
new watertreatment facility and 5-million gallon reservoir, which cost more than $24 million. Water
service for customers outside the city limits is based on the samefees at a 20 percent higher rate. Utility
ratesvaryonincome level, meter size, type of service and arebased on usageper 1,000 gallons.
The city also charges a water system development charge (SDC). The one-time new customer SDC is
determined by multiplying the total number of equivalent residential units (ERUs)based on meter size
for the service(s) to be installed. The city may allow deferral of payment of SDCs for a private or public
nonprofit organization which is developing or constructing low-income single-familyhousing units for
low-income individuals or families.
The financial health of a utility may be judged by employing four financial viability testsincluding
operating cash reserves. Reservesmust be greaterthan one eighth of annual operating expenses.
According to the DOH FinancialViability Manual, operating expenses do not include debt or capital
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costs. The rate model shows the cityexpects to maintaina minimum of 60 days ofoperating expenses
each year over the 2019-2028planning period.
Water Distribution and Treatment
Wastewater
The City of Port Townsends wastewater handling involves 3 distinct areas. 1. Collection system,all the
pump stations and pipes that transport sewage to the Treatment Plant. 2. The Wastewater Treatment
Plantwhere the sewage gets treated and made safe to put back into the environment. 3. This wholistic
system takes wastewater generated in Port Townsend and returns the bioproduct of solids to the land in
Port Townsend and the surrounding area rather than exporting waste outside of the area.
The wastewater system has been developed over time to comply with the Clean Water Act and
stream is returned to the environment after being treated through an outfall to the Strait of Juan De
Fuca. In the last 25 years, the following studies have been conducted to inform capital investments in
the system.
2000 General Sewer Plan
2009 Southwest Basin Sewer Study
2012 Mill Road Lift Station Study
2019 Jacobs
General Sewer Plan Adopted 2024
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The Citycompletedand adopted the sewer plan in 2024. This plan gives directionsto the city for
updates to the sewer system for the next 20 years. Due to growth and changing regulations the
aeration ditches,that we currently operate at the treatment plant, will not be able to fulfill the needs of
willbe a major upgrade to the treatment system which will require
some land acquisition and major construction.This work is required to be done when the plant reaches
85% flow or BOD loadingtherebymandatingthestartofplanning for and designing an upgrade. For flow
that is projected to be 2038, for loading (BOD) that is projected to be 2029. This will also require us to
build additional clarifiers to handle the volume. At this time,rebuild the headworks buildingwill be
undertaken. Staffdoesnot see a need to change the office and lab facilitiesalong with the current
dewatering equipmentwhichis functioning well. Continuing proper maintenance extends the life for
the near future untilthe plant upgrade planningbegins. Future upgrades tothe chlorine contact basins
may be required toinsure sufficient flow capacity to continue to disinfect properly before the effluent is
discharged back to the environment. These are all projects that will need to be done in the not-too-
distantfuture,butoutside of the 6 year horizon. These projects could be moved to a closer date
depending on new regulations and the new Nutrient Reduction Permit that the Departmentof Ecology
implementedin 2023.This permit will be updated with new regulationsin each new 5-yearpermitcycle,
and we will have to comply with the new regulations and limits when they come to us.Soonwe are
going to be doing some maintenance work on our influent wet well andreplacing our non-potable water
pumps. We will also look at different ways of operating our ditches and air delivery to them in order to
meet new regulations,until loading requires major upgrades.The City continuesto work with Jacobs
Engineering, resource agencies,and Dearment of Ecology to come up with the best plan at the time for
upgradingour sewer outfall pipe.The updated plan also evaluated the collection system extensively and
recommended a number of sewer system capacity improvementsas well as rehabilitation work on an
annual basis.
Kuhn St House:
Built in 1901 the Kuhn Street house known as the WastewaterTreatment Plant office buildingwas an
old two-storyhome that has been converted to serve as office space. Major renovations include heat
pump replacementin 2019 and new roof was added in 2020.Outstanding repairs-Exterior decking
needs replaced along with siding isshowing signs of rot. Carpet and windows are also showing their
age.The Kuhn St House is separated from the Wastewater Treatment Plant by a right of way. The right
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of way cannot be vacated as it accesses a shoreline of the State. The City may want to consider selling
the Kuhn Street House as a source of capital for the sewer system and use the proceeds to purchase
land nearby for future expansions. This question will be evaluated as part of the General Sewer Plan
update.
Wastewater Collection
The city maintains more than seventy-seven miles of sanitary sewer lines, has 120 manholes, 6 lift
stations, and 3 emergency generators.
and to keep it running efficiently as possible. The city is responsible for the sewer main lines and the
business/homeowner are responsible for their sewer service line, or side sewer. This runs from the main
line connection to the residence/business. Annual Maintenance: Each year, the Public Works crews
clean approximately 2 ,miles of the City's sewer lines. Cleaning is typically performed in the winter and
on an as needed basis throughout the year. Some of the lines are cleaned more frequently to keep them
functioning properly. The sewer lines are cleaned with a cleaning nozzle that is propelled from one
maintenance hole to the next using water under high pressure (1,500 to 2,000 PSI). The nozzle is then
pulled back to the starting maintenance hole. As the nozzle is pulled back, water scours the inside of the
sewer pipe. Any debris in the pipe is pulled back with the water. The debris is removed from the
maintenance hole with a vacuum unit. If roots are found, they are cut with a root cutter. The city cleans
and root cuts any problem areas one to two times per year. City sewer lines requiring a higher level of
maintenance are cleaned annually or semi-annually. Much of the aging sewer lines are clay and are in
need ofreplacing or relining. Sewer pipe retrofits can be done by using in-situ cast in place liners if done
before the pipe collapses. The General Sewer Plan recommendsannual investment in lining sewer
pipes. The General Sewer Plan rate study also includes the purchase of a camera system to provide
improved assessment of pipes that need to be prioritized for repair or replacement. The 6 year plan
includes repair of the Washington street damaged sewer pipe as well as the Water Street sewer
replacement. Additionally, upgrades to existing pipeline systems are planned to accommodate growth
in the Rainier area of the City along with the Mill Road Lift Station.
Wastewater Treatment
built it, and the operators who have kept it going since, the facility has not had to have any major repairs
and except for a new chlorine storage tank, we have not had to replace any of the major components
that make up the Treatment Plant. It has done an exceptional job of living up to its design and potential,
however, it is really starting to show its age. As
pointed out in the Jacobs report and showsin the
2024sewer plan there are some big areas of the Plant
that will need some attention very soon. When a
treatment plant is designed it is designed for a 20-
year life and we are currently beyond 30years. One
pressing area we need to look at very soon is our
SCADA system, or electronic communication between
different pieces of equipment, as you can imagine
there have been a few changes in electronics since
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1990 and new parts for our system are not being made,so we must look at the used market to get
repair parts for what we have. That market will end one day. Many of the original pumps and other
equipment are still in use today, yet they are operating on borrowed time.In the next 6 years, the
General Sewer Plan outlines a series of Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades to extend the life of aging
equipment. Most of these upgrades are not the result of capacity upgrades as described above, but
simply replacing worn out equipment. Rehabilitation of the influent wetwell, replacement of the
Supervisory and Data Acquisition system, and replacement of pumps and motors are all planned in the
next 6 years.
Compost
The Composting Facility was constructed at the same time as the WWTP. It was designed as a way for
The City to manage its own bio-solids and be a place for Jefferson County to have the required place to
manage septage that gets pumped in Jefferson County. The Compost facility has seen a few upgrades
since it was built but it is also running on the original SCADA system and still has a lot of original
equipment that needs to be looked at getting replaced.
The Composting Facility where three waste streams (bio-solids, septage, and yard waste) are combined
to make an extremely useful and beneficial product that we are able to sell to the public and use in
many areas around the City.
Jefferson County Health Department (who issues our compost permit) is looking at options of managing
septage from Jefferson County. The County funded a preliminary study as to best options for the
Compost Facility to be able to accept and manage double, (8000 gallons per day) what it was originally
designed to do, (4000 gallons per day). The County, in cooperation with the City , has applied for a grant
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to be able to do an engineering study to determine exactly the complete details of what it will take to
expand the current facility to manage this increase. Once a direction is determined the County can then
apply for additional funds to design and construct whatever additional infrastructure will be needed.
The City will be supplying some engineering staff time to manage the project as it progresses forward,
the major funding will come from the County for septage expansion.
Revenues for the Wastewater system are derived from rates. As an enterprise fund, the system must be
a self sustaining business unit. In 2024, the City Council adopted significant rate increases to address
wastewater capital needs as well as operations. T
from past years based on the identified capital needs. The monthly sewer rate for 2025 is $71.60___
per ERU assuming 3,000 gallons or less per month. System development charges are also another
important revenue source. New connections to the system, pay $5,603 per ERU. A new System
Development Charge approach was adopted in 2024 to correlate home size to the charge amount to
incentivize smaller homes as followsand more attainable housing costs.
The following table illustrates a significant amount of funding already secured for capital projects. With
this level of funding, the rate model anticipated the need to issue low interest debt. Staff will be
evaluating various debt options in 2025 including the issuance of utility rate funded bonds.
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Source of Total (2025-
2031+
PROJECT NAME202520262027202820292030
Funds2030)
Funded
Annual Wastewater
CollectionsRates 382,200 397,488 413,388 429,923 447,120 465,005 1,509,621
2,535,124
Annual Lift Station
UpgradesRates 54,600 56,784 59,055 61,418 63,874 66,429
362,160
Wilson/Hocomb
Sewer UpsizeRates 1,331,500 829,000
2,160,500
Combined Stormwater
Sewer System Rates, Grant
256,810 2,821,250 3,078,060
Mill Road Lift StationRates, Grant
3,420,000 2,880,000 6,300,000
Water Street Sewer Loan/Grant,
Repl. SDC 2,063,200
2,063,200
Collapsed Sewer
ReplacementRates 436,000
436,000
Howard St./S. ParkRates 2,335,393
-
Sims Way/3rd/GiseRates 1,755,206
-
Monroe Lift StationRates, Loan 1,115,500 3,494,400 2,271,360
6,881,260
New OutfallRates, Loan
450,000 3,885,499 4,335,499
Headworksr
Rehabilitatoin 1,688,472
191,623 1,424,243 1,615,866
Clarifier #1 RehabRates, Loan 863,580
191,623 631,078 822,701
Clarifier #2 RehabRates, Loan 863,580
191,623 631,078 822,701
Non-Pot pump rebuildRates
6,000 68,141 74,141
WWTP Near Term
Oxidation DitchesRates, Loan 110,000 491,341 191,623 1,424,243 1,688,472
2,217,207
WWTP Electrical
UpgradesRates 715,478
715,478
Compost OfficeRates 60,000 267,000
327,000
ARC Flash studyRates 98,000
98,000
Kuhn Street land
purchaseRates 75,000 2,105,000
2,180,000
WWTP Influent
WetwellRates, Loan301,0001,934,440
2,235,440
WWTP SCADA
UpdateRates, Loan164,0001,125,000
1,289,000
WWTP Compost
Solids HandlingRates181,709431,104448,348
1,061,161
WWTP Compost
Solids Handling TankRates311,438153,544159,86840,88042,515 135,022
708,245
Compost OfficeRates 60,000 267,000
327,000
Compost LoaderRates300,000
300,000
Compost Blower Repl.Rates20,74821,57827,165
69,491
Compost Fire HydrantRates327,600
327,600
Arc Flash SafetyRates98,000
98,000
PW ShopsRates30,00069,200 4,109,813
99,200
-
9,717,058 18,263,605 1,084,256 2,706,398 4,812,766 6,955,951 43,540,034 14,949,159
Subtotal Funded
Unfunded
Lawrence Street
Combined SewerGrant
2,821,250 2,821,250
Long-term collectionsRates/Loan
- 41,159,000
Long-term Lift
StationsRates/Loan
- 1,148,700
Long-term WWTPRates/Loan
-
Long-term CompostRates/Loan
- 809,000
Kuhn St. House
Siding and WindowsRates/Loan
60,000 60,000
Kuhn St. House DeckRates/Loan
10,000 10,000
Subtotal Unfunded - 2,891,250 - - - - 2,891,250 43,116,700
Total Projects 9,717,058 21,154,855 1,084,256 2,706,398 4,812,766 6,955,951 46,431,284 58,065,859
Wastewater Treatment and Sewer Collections
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Stormwater
sof a combination of
stormwater collection pipes, roadside ditches, rain gardens,
stormwater drainage corridors, and storage facilities such as
Froggy Bottoms and Kah Tai Lagoon. A complete description of
Stormwater
Management Plan adopted in 2019.
the stormwater system and just a small amount of capital. Several investments have been made
recently utilizing economic development loans and grants. The Regional Stormwater Facility completed
in 2021 receives reimbursement funding as development occurs in the Rainier Subarea. The
reimbursements were establishedas mitigation fees by Ordinance 3267. The current rate for 2025 is
$22.01per Equivalent ServiceUnitwhich equates to 3,000 sf of impervious area. These rates increase
annually according to the rate study completed in 2024. In addition
to adjustment of the monthly rates, the rate study in 2024 included
the addition of a stormwater System Development Chargeof $1,470
and added an urban forestry fee of $0.50per monthper ERU.
Urban Forestry
Port Townsend has recently been awarded a$403,268.80 grantfrom the USDA Forest Serviceto create
-ever Urban Forestry Planand update its Tree Conservation Code. This initiative aims to
ensure that the city's growthespecially the development of affordable housingis balanced with the
protection and expansion of its tree canopy, providing a healthier and more sustainable environment for
all residents.
Why Trees Matter: The Multifaceted Benefits of an Urban Forest
Urban Forest, which provides a
wide range of benefits that directly improve the quality of life for everyone. These include:
Increased Property Value: Trees enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city and boost property
values.
Wind and Sound Barriers: Trees act as natural shields against strong winds and noise pollution.
Stormwater Management: Trees help manage stormwater, reducing runoff and improving
water quality.
Wildlife Habitat: Trees provide food and shelter for birds, insects, and other wildlife.
Environmental Impact: Trees help fight climate change by sequestering carbon, filtering the air
and water, mitigating heatwaves, and converting CO2 into oxygen.
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Ensuring Sustainable Growth and Equity
environmentally sustainableand equitable. As the city develops more affordable housing, it is important
to ensure that residentsespecially those from low-income communitieshave access to green spaces
and the many benefits that come with a healthy urban forest.
By including goals for
create a more livable, sustainable, and resilient community for years to come.
Urban forestry fees will be used to support furthering the development of an urban forestry program
and the replacement and planting of treesto help mitigate the impacts of impervious surfaces on
stormwater.
The Stormwater System Development charge is based on impervious area to incentivize smaller
footprints of structures and impervious surfaces as follows.
Much of the stormwater investments are dedicated to the Streets and Collections maintenance efforts.
This crew addresses stormwater conveyance and storage through ditch maintenance and raingarden
creation. Work on this front is prioritized to accompany street maintenance work.
Beginning in 2029, the City anticipates becoming an NPDES Phase II community meaning the City will be
required to be permitted under the General Permit for Western Washington. Complying with these
permitting requirements will put additional strain on the stormwater utility. In 2023 a rate study and
plan for compliance with the General Permit will need to be performed in preparation for the first
NPDES permit cycle.
The following capital investments are based on estimates in the current rate studyas well as emergency
stormwater repair needs. The currentwas adopted for 5 years and runs out in 2029. Unfunded
estimates of future water quality grants are included based on funding becoming availableassociated
with becoming an NPDES Phase II community.
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Stormwater
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Transportation
Streets, Trails, and public right of ways serve numerous public purposes. Port Townsend has established
values for right of way such as to support non-motorized interconnected networks through the non-
motorized plan, open space, tree preservation, in addition to traditional uses for utilities and streets.
The
condition of City streets are very poor due to the lack of investments dating back to Initiative 695 in
which transportation funding from the State was severely reduced.
The City developed aComprehensive StreetsProgram intended to develop an investment strategy
balancing the demands for investments in the Streets and right of way networks.Note, that
they are often used for transportation purposes. With the development of a Comprehensive Street
program, the City is pursuing funding sources with the goal of increasing revenues by $1.5 million.
Additional revenue for streets was realized with a public vote in favor of a TransportationBenefit
District 0.3% sales tax. The voters approved this measure with nearly 80% approval. This new revenue
is estimated at $1,000,000 per yearwhich is slightly higher than originally projected. Given condition of
isvery poor, this revenue will help the City claw back to a good state of repair.
The Transportation Sectionis broken down into four sections to definefunding and how it is typically
allocated to streets.
Revenue for Streets Capital
The Transportation Benefit District yields approximately $1,000,000 of revenue per year. Revenues
disbursed by the State Department of Revenue are deposited in fund 111, entitled Transportation
Improvements Funded. These funds are then allocated to Streets Capital and Streets Operations for
various capital projects and street repair.
Real Estate ExciseTax(REET), can be used for capital only. REET is typically budgeted to support streets
and parks projects. Presently, about $675,000 is the annual average for revenue associated with REET.
A little over $510,000 is obligated to pay debt. This leaves approximately $165,000 per year to be
allocated to either General Captial or Streets Capital.
Grants make up approximate$1.5 million per year on average to fund street improvements.
Fee in lieu is results in revenues collected for transportation improvements that benefit the propertry
being developed. Fee in lieu is associated with development when the improvements required by code
make are better invested in locations serving both the property being developed and other properties.
Fee in lieu is most commonly associated with requirements to build sidewalk frontage. The following
table illustrates funds collected to date. These funds must be invested by the City within 5 years.
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Fee in lieu actuals and estimates
Streets Maintenance
The city maintains over 81centerline miles of streets in the City Limits as outlined below.
City Streets (Excludes Fort Worden and Port, Includes Driveways in ROW):98.18 Miles
City Streets (Excludes Fort Worden, Port & Driveways in ROW):92.37 Miles
Paved Streets (Excludes Fort Worden and Port):83.41 Miles
City Maintained Paved Streets (Excludes Fort Worden and Port):77.85 Miles
Privately Maintained Paved Streets (Excludes Fort Worden and Port):5.56 Miles
SR 20:2.8 Miles
Gravel Streets (Excludes Fort Worden and Port, Includes Driveways in ROW):14.77 Miles
City Maintained Gravel Streets (Excludes Fort Worden, Port & Driveways in ROW): 3.52 Miles
Total City Maintained Streets (Excludes Fort Worden, Port & Driveways in ROW): 81.37 Miles
Maintenance of City Streets is generally not classified as capital as it includes pavement patching,
vegetation control, striping, plowing, sweeping, signing, lighting and more. However, how the City
maintains a street impacts capital investments in terms of rebuilding streets and performing major
repairs which then become classified as capital and demand a much greater level of investment. The
figure below illustrates how costs go up significantly at about a 40% drop in street quality or condition.
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Typical Pavement Life Curve
One of the purposes of the Comprehensive Streets Program is to review how the City maintains streets
to lessen capital burdens later.
Presently all, street funding goes to the maintenance budget excluding a small portion going toward
debt service.
Capital purchases that will support streets maintenance includes equipment purchases such as a 10 CY
dump truck, a small roller for patching, and pavement hot box. These capital requests are in the 2023
budget proposalin the fleet section of the plan.
Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation
Presently, the City does not have a sustainable funding program to
perform preventative work on streets. The only work done on
streets in the last few years has been associated with large grant
funded projects such as Discovery Road. Pavement preservation
includespractices such as chip seal, pavement overlays, shoulder
and drainage repair. Pavement rehabilitation means that the street
requires complete rebuilding or special treatments that are more
expensive than pavement preservation.
Street Improvements
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Street improvements are defined as making improvements to the transportation system. These
improvements may improve mobility, facilitate ADA accessibility, improve safety, and address aesthetics
and stormwater runoff. The City is required by the State of Washington to submit annual a Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Street improvements are identified in this plan in order to be
eligible for grant funding
needs. The STIP can be used to establish transportation minor needs such as pavement preservation
and small improvements such as traffic calming in addition to larger road reconstruction projects such as
Discovery Road. The Council adopts the STIP every July and therefore, it is included in this plan by
reference.
The following table is a summary of all streets needs as adopted in the STIPand projectedcostsfor
pavement rehabilitation and preservation.
Source of Total (2025-
2031+
PROJECT NAME202520262027202820292030
Funds2030)
Funded
2023 Banked Cap. 2023 Banked
Street RepairCapacity
152,842 152,842
2022 Banked Cap.
40,000
Grants, REET,
Discovery RoadLoan, Storm
292,444 292,444
Fee In Lieu,
Sidewalk InfillTBD
75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 450,000
Traffic CalmingTBD
25,000 25,000
Hot Spot PvmtTBD
100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 600,000
Trail - Larry Scott to
Fort Worden
120,000 130,000 250,000
Washington/Walker
Sidewalk Project
243,600 243,600
2025 Chip Seal
Project
434,618
Cohesive Investment
Strategy
170,000
Safety Action Plan
(Safe Streets for All)
225,500
19th Streeet Safety
Project
138,000 700,000
Boatyard Expansion
Project
502,019
Improvements -
1140.0
179,592
Road/Sheridan/19th
Street Intersection
282,355
Tyler St Overlay
469,854
3,450,824 1,005,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 2,013,886 -
Subtotal Funded
Unfunded
Annual Rehab. and TBD, Prop. Tax,
PreservationGen. Fund
500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 3,000,00014,000,000
Six Year Trans. Imp. Grants, Gen.
PlanFund,
1,070,00015,528,000 1,679,00092,767,800 111,044,800
-
Subtotal Unfunded 1,570,000 500,000 500,00016,028,000 2,179,00093,267,800 114,044,80014,000,000
Total Projects 5,020,824 1,505,000 675,00016,203,000 2,354,00093,442,800 116,058,68614,000,000
Streets
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Fleet(EquipmentRepairandReplacement)
In July 1974, the Port Townsend City Council adopted Ordinance 1712to establish an Equipment Repair
and Replacement Fund (ER&R). The purpose of the fund is to maintain, repair & replace City vehicles
and auxiliary equipment.The fund charges the appropriate department/fund annually based on
expenses incurred two years prior for maintenance of equipment. The fund also charges depreciation
for equipment based on an estimated life and replacement value to replacement of vehicles. By using
the Equipment Rental Fund, the City developedan efficient, streamlined and coordinated method of
dealing with vehicles and large pieces of equipment.
When equipment is upfor replacementor equipment repair costs become too high, the fundgenerally
has accumulated enough capital over its life to replace the equipment. Equipment may be purchased
earlier or later than initially scheduled due to the specific circumstance surrounding the equipment.
Equipment that is not replaced may incur additional repair expenditures, experience increased
breakdowns causing delays and become a safety issue for the City.
The City of Port Townsends Fleet Maintenance Division maintains over 100 pieces of equipment for ten
different departments. The Division provides multiple services including asset management, fleet
replacement planning and purchasing, vehicle specification, used vehicle sales and maintenance. Repair
work includes police cars, backhoes, dump trucks, pickups, mowers, portable equipment, welding and
metal fabrication. The Division also conducts repairs back-up generators at several facilities.
Replacement schedules for vehicles are influenced by industry standards, but are also based on other
variables. Vehicles are also evaluated in replacement based on classes of standard replacement, such
utility trucks (pickups) which are set up on a 15-yearreplacementschedule. The amount of replacement
dollars invested is tracked by fund in order to prevent mixing of utility and general funds.
In 2019, the City made a significant change to the replacement portion of the ER&R fund by removing
general fund vehicles from the replacement funding schedule. This move was made to save the General
Fund operating costsof paying for vehicle replacement. A full description of the change is included on
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1803&meta_id=159039
Given, general fund (ie police, parks, engineering, planning, facilities) do not have replacement dollars in
the fund and are not saving for replacement, the City is in the process of restoring the ERR program for
these vehicles. In 2024, the process began restoring the program with year 1 of 5 equal installments as
nd
outlined below. The 2025 budget includes the 2of 5 installments. This restoration process is utilizing
general fund reserves. Once all the installments have been made, purchase of general fund vehicle
replacements can begin. It is noted that some general fund vehicle replacements have occurred through
the ARPA funding. These vehicles are currently paying replacement and thus, the fifth installment may
be lessto account for these replacements.
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Given the history of the fleet replacement policies, two tables have been created. The first table
represents fleet capital within the replacement programand the second table provides fleet needs for
departments outside of the fleet replacement program. It is noted that the replacement portion of the
ER&R fund does not have enough capital for upcoming replacement needsand thus includes an
unfunded section.
Source of Total (2025-
PROJECT NAME2025202620272028202920302031+
Funds2030)
Funded
Streets
71,261 92,194 32,443 195,898 489,000
Storm
450,000 92,194 20,993 563,187 869,000
Water Distribution
215,000 92,194 307,194 597,000
Biosolids
353,000 100,000 307,314 760,314 856,000
Wastewater
Treatment
41,311 41,311
Water Quality
90,000 90,000
OGWS
- 104,000
Sewer Collections
92,194 31,489 123,683 784,000
Addint a Motorpool
Vehicles
35,000 35,000
1,143,000 41,311 171,261 676,090 63,932 20,993 2,116,587
Subtotal Funded 3,699,000
Unfunded
-
-
Subtotal Unfunded - - - - - - - -
Total Projects 1,143,000 41,311 171,261 676,090 63,932 20,993 2,116,587 3,699,000
Vehicle Replacements Included in the ER&R fund
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Fleet Needs with No Fundingfor Vehicles Outside of the ER&R fund
InformationTechnology
The purpose of the I.T. Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund (ITERRF) and the I.T. Operations &
Maintenance Fund (ITOMF) is to manage replacement and maintenance funds to ensure sufficient
monies are available when needed. The ITERRF and ITOMF are designated as Internal Service Funds with
three major functions. The Replacement function supports the process to provide for replacement of
assets. The Administration function supports asset and operations management. The operations
function supports maintenanceand intergovernmental activities.
During the budget process, the Information Technology Services Department will establish reserves for
the replacement of assets.
1.Replacement charges are generally calculated based on the estimated cost of each equipment
category, its useful life, and the anticipated replacement value. Replacement rates are
sometimes adjusted for special purposes. Departments will be charged based on the number of
devices. A calculation model shall be used to track each individual asset and determine the
appropriate replacement charge.
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2.Replacement rates may be adjusted when the useful life of an asset is changed, or the cost of
the replacement asset is significantly higher or lower than the norm.
3.Assets acquired for service by means other than purchase (e.g. lease) will have a replacement
rate established like a purchased asset and will require Finance approval for replacement at the
time of acquisition.
The Finance Department and Information Technology Services Department will establish rates for
various operational costs and services provided by the approved budget of the Information Technology
Services Department. The ITOMF will be used to account for operations and maintenance charges.
1.ITOMF maintenance rates will be established to recover 100% of the actual direct and indirect
costs (e.g. Salaries, operational expenses, etc.). Rates will be adjusted during the budget
process and mid-year review based on the fund balance if revenue exceeds or is below needs.
2.Each department will be charged based on the number of pieces of I.T. equipment assigned to
them in the ITERRF, along with an allocation for citywide shared equipment. The allocation will
be calculated by the model.
3.Each department will be charged based on the number of units of specific software assigned to
them in the ITERRF. The allocation will be calculated by the model.Charges for citywide shared
software will be included in the charges for assigned hardware.
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Housing,EconomicDevelopment,andtheEnvironment
This section of the plan captures capital associated with infrastructure that is often part of a larger
community and regional program. These projects are often partnership projectsand tend to address
the most pressing social issues a community facesbased on local, state, national, and world wide
conditions.
The Funded list includes Evans Vista, Sims Gateway and Boatyard Expansion, Cherry Street-Carmel
Building housing project, golf course/Blaine Street parcel conceptual housing plan, and technology
upgrades for more timely permit processing.
Evans Vista is an area owned by the City southwest of Rainier Street and Sims Way that is intended to be
a demonstration project of mixed-use housing and commercial with a range of affordability pricing. This
project is both supported by the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Implementation Strategy No. 8
and 9 as well as the Rainier Street Subarea Plan. In 2023 and 2024, the City used a County ARPA grant to
complete a Master Plan for the Evan Vista property for 319 new housing units and Pro Forma. In 2025,
funding will be used to publish a developer Request for Proposal and finish the subdivision approval.
The Sims Gateway and Boatyard Expansion will modify the Sims Gateway subarea to achieve several
goals: 1) improve electrical utility safety, 2) remove and replace nonnative tree species with a new
native tree standard 3) increase size of Port of Port Townsend boatyard thus expanding economic
requires review and modification of existing subarea plans.
The City and the Homeward Bound Community Land Trust entered into an agreement to deliver
affordable housing with the refurbishment of the Carmel building that was barged from Victoria, B.C., in
2017 to be a demonstration project as encouraged in the Comprehensive Plan. The City took out an
$834,000 bond in 2018 to fund engineering, design, permitting, and pre-construction costs and then
authorized a loan to Homeward Bound with anticipated repayment funded partly by the rent of those
units. The project was plagued with unanticipated challenges and Homeward Bound agreed to exit the
project. The City subsequently authorized the transfer of ownershipto another party, Bayside Housing,
to complete the project. Work was underway to proceed with the transfer, including advancing a
number of land use actions including but not limited to work on easements, right of way dedication and
permit review. Due torising costs of construction and labor, Bayside Housing determined they were not
longer able to take the project on. Since that decision in June 2022, the City has been working through a
number of possible options and scenarios. Those were debuted at the City Council workshopon August
8, 2022. The City Council authorized demolition of the Carmel Building in October 2023 because the
cost of remodeling the building was too high to prove feasible and the building was removed in
December 2023. City staff continue to work with adjacent property owners to adjust property lines in
order to prepare the land for listing, marketing, and sale. City Council will evalaute all offers based on
price and density.
The City and Jefferson County are working together to consider aUrban Growth Area expansion to
include the existing Caswell Brown shelter property. If approved, sewer service would be available via
the Mill Road Lift Station project. See the wastewater section of this plan for the Mill Road Lift Station
project and how it supports Evans Vista and potentially Caswell Brown.
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In 2025, the City will be required to conduct a Periodic Update of its Comprehensive Plan. In 2023, the
Department of Commerce provideda formulaic grant of $125,000 once the City can complete its
periodic checklist and scope of work. This will not be enough to complete the project. Additional money
through ARPAallocation was used to hire a limited termlong-range planning position. The position
would assist with the Comprehensive Plan Update, managing grants, and would support housing policy
and other long range planning projects.The City also received a Middle Housing Grant of $50,000 to
make policy and code amendment recommendations as part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
that addresses middle housing initiatives aligning with HB 1110, which the City is not required to adopt,
but chooses to explore as part of its housing strategy.
Finally, in 2022 the City made investment to support technology upgrades to transition to paperless
permitting to enhance predictable timely processing, and to ensure predictability and capability during
the COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing requirements. The City used ARPA funds to purchase Blue
Beam Revu licenses for staff to markup development documents as well as a laptop computer so that
the building inspector can update project records while in the field. Monitors to assist with digital review
were also purchased. In 2023, the City furtherimprovedpermit processing by purchasing an Application
Programming Interface that mergedBlue Beam markup with its Smartgov Permit database (where
workflow, documents, fees, and status are stored on a project that can be reviewed internally and to a
certain extent, externally. This automatedsome of the manual steps during project review. The funding
also was used for an inkjet printer so that the Building Inspector can post site notices on the fly without
returning to the office.
permits by credit card online in the Smartgov database. In 2024, the City received a Paper to Digital
Department of Commerce grant in the amount of $60,000 to transition its hybrid digital permitting
system to fully digital. The remaining permit types to be transitioned are land use permit, such as
subdivisions,that often are the first step in the housing pipeline. The grant completion date is in 2025
and includes a suite of customer training videos that teach applicants how to complete and submit
permit applications.
The City is currently behind on its Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review that was due in 2021. The
City obtained a $222,890 Department of Ecology Shorelands Planninggrant in order to complete the
plan, update the SMP consistent with SB 5290 changes in permitting timelines, and to speak with
waterwalk armoring, examining sea level risk target and protection levels. The work is intended to make
changes to regulations that enablethe appropriate armoring solution based on engagement and
engineering analysis.
This plan includes the addition of an additional Downtown restroom facility to be funded with Lodging
Tax and Sewer funds in support of economic development. See the Facilities section of this plan for the
project.
The City has been awarded two significant U.S. Forest Service grants for planning and development of
$403,269
towards the development of an Urban Forestry Planand canopy assessment, an amended Tree
Conservation Ordinance and Engineering Design Standards, community engagement, plan
implementation activities for education and planting events with the Jefferson County WSU-extension.
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The 2025 Budget includes one-time funding in the amount of $47,000 to update the Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space (PROS) plan, to adopt it as a an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan, and incorporate
into a new PROS element. The PROS plan is due for update n 2026; however, an update in alignment
with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update means the Plan would be valid for 10-years.
The City also received a $150,000 Climate Resiliency Grant through the Climate Commitment Act in
order to update the Multi-modal Transportation Plan into a new Active Transportation Plan and develop
a new climate resiliency element consistentwith new requirements in HB 1181.
Finally, the City received a Connecting Housing through Infrastructure grant for $128,237 for the
Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) Dundee Hill townhouse project. This amount provides $58,055 to
reimburse the City for the SDC and utility connection deferrals authorized for the 5 units. The remainder
of the grant reimburses the developer, OHT, for the construction costs to install utilities.
The Unfunded list represents community and Council support for 2023 Strategic Workplan projects.
Though currently unfunded, this list represents potential budget impacts so that the City can seek
various revenue sources such as grants. The list also represents action items and projects identified in
Some of the projects have received
significant partner funding or are expected to leverage coordination with other entities. For example,
the North Olympic Development Council was awarded funding through the Puget Sound Partnership
North OlympicPeninsula. Building on the 2015 Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the NorthOlympic
Peninsula, this project will establish regional adaptation and mitigation goals for the NorthOlympic
Peninsula and develop specific climate action plansfor local communities that integrate with the 2015
preparedness plan, local governmentComprehensive and Shoreline Master Plans and other relevant
plans. The project was drafted October 2022. Of the $170,000 funding, Port Townsend was amongst
fourother jurisdictions that received $18,000 for a sea level rise projection study. .This study will be a
critical resource to help identify and prioritizeand fundfuture capital planningprojectsthat improve sea
level rise resilience.
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Unfunded -
Economic Development
-
Thayer Street - Wash. to
Sims LID
-
Review and Modify
subarea plans (CP Land
Use Element
Implementation Strategy
No. 6). Gen Fund
-
Electric Vehicle Charging
stations Grants, LTAC
-
Bikeshare and escooters Grants, LTAC
-
Water walk - Urban Gen. Fund,
Waterfont PlanGrants
100,000 100,000 50,000
Childcare Facility
Resources
-
EDC contract
-
Facade Improvement
Grants
-
Wayfinding and
interpretive heritage
signage improvements (CP
Econ. Dev Implementation
Strategy)
250,000 250,000 25,000
Downtown Market Study in
conjunciton with Main
Street Program
100,000 100,000 100,000
Downtown Parking
Management Plan (CP
Economic Development
Implementation Stragey
No. 2)
120,000 120,000
Creative District grants
-
seasonal weekday public
produce market at old ferry
dock on Quincy Street
25,000 25,000 5,000
Parking structure feasiblity
study downtown - Urban
Waterfront Plan
200,000 200,000
Identify needs and
cumulative impacts of
private ferry proposals with
adequate parking
50,000 50,000
Place utilities underground
downtown.
100,000 100,000
Environmental
Sea Level Rise Action Grants, Gen
Plan
Fund 250,000 250,000
Work with Port to obtain
grand funding for
stormwater, flood, and
economic development
projects (CP Economic
Development Strategy)
50,000 50,000 50,000
Climate Action Committee
Action Plan Support
-
Marketing and
Coordination with other
entities (CP Economic
Development
Implementation Strategy
No.
-
Housing, Economic Development and Environment
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Housing, Economic Development and Environment
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Housing
-
Surplus City property for
affordable housing Gen Fund
50,000 50,000 100,000 300,000
affordable housing and
workforce with grants, Gen
infrastructureFund
250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000 5,000,000
Establishment of up to two
Tax Increment Financing
Districts REET
500,000 500,000
Support a Community
Housing Land Trust (CP
Housing Element
Implementation Strategy Gen Fund,
No. 4)grants
100,000 100,000 200,000 300,000
Audit and adjust zoning
code, design standards
and fees to accomdate a
variety of housing types
(CP Housing Element
Implementation Strategy Gen Fund,
No. 2)grants
100,000 100,000 200,000 100,000
Update stock plans for
future building code
cycles, waive plan review
fee Gen Fund 15,000 15,000 100,000
30,000
Research and develop a
housing incentive program
for new development or
renovation of existing Gen Fund,
buildingsgrants 100,000 50,000
100,000
Explore public-private
renovation project for
Historic District upper
floors to accomodate Gen fund,
live/work housing grants 50,000 50,000
100,000 150,000
CHIP grant application,
Habitat Landes South and
Bayside Vince's Village
SDC/Utility reimburse grants 205,820
205,820
Open space density
transfers (transfer Gen fund,
development rights)grants 25,000 25,000 25,000
50,000
Subtotal Unfunded$ - 695,820 420,000 450,000 1,915,000 250,000 250,000 3,980,820 6,255,000
Total Projects$ - 1,509,399 420,000 450,000 2,114,065 250,000 250,000 4,841,464 6,275,000
Housing, Economic Development and Environment
ImpactFees
If the City were to implement impact fees, RCW requires tracking of impact fees and annual reporting.
This section is a place holder in case impact fees are utilized in the future. An impact fee analysis was
provided to the City Council on in December of 2021 while adjustments were being made to the water
connection fees. The following table illustrates a comparison of impact fees to other cities. Impact fees
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can be a revenue source for growth related impacts to parks, transportation, fire, and school public
services.
Note, in 2024 the City updated System Development Charges for Water, Sewer and Storm to $5,603,
$5,258, and $1,407respectively. This bringsthe City of Port Townsend to a total of $12,268. As
reported above, these fees are reduced to incentivize smaller housing and multifamily housing
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Housing Policy2.2.1of the City to incentivizefor low and
moderate income housing builders.
Util. System Dev. ChargesImpact Fees
Local Fac.
WaterSewerChargeStormTransp.FireParksSchoolsTotal
Olympia$ 4,433$ 9,860$ 6,418$ 1,440$ 3,662$ -$ 5,581$ 5,448$ 36,842
Port Orchard$ 11,571$ 12,122$ 5,569$ -$ 4,977$ -$ -$ 1,371$ 35,609
Mount Vernon$ 7,530$ 7,859$ -$ -$ 5,292$ -$ 855$ 9,421$ 30,957
Bend, OR$ 5,857$ 5,223$ -$ -$ 8,543$ -$ 8,867$ -$ 28,490
Poulsbo$ 4,802$ 10,965$ 1,323$ 5,324$ -$ 1,248$ -$ 23,661
Sequim$ 8,184$ 7,548$ -$ -$ 2,491$ -$ 2,210$ -$ 20,433
Lacy$ 5,449$ 8,143$ 6,083$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 19,674
Chelan$ 11,926$ 5,531$ 1,970$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 19,427
Wenatchee$ 600$ 3,710$ 6,389$ -$ 7,500$ -$ -$ -$ 18,199
Bremerton$ 6,291$ 7,342$ -$ 1,510$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 15,143
Port Townsend$ 4,494$ 3,758$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8,252
Leavenworth$ 3,899$ 2,620$ -$ 1,034$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,554
Oak Harbor$ 3,081$ 1,680$ -$ -$ 907$ -$ -$ -$ 5,668
Port Angeles$ 2,260$ 2,260$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,520
If adjust for inflation at 3.2%
Port Townsend 2015$ 4,494$ 3,758$ 8,252
Port Townsend 2022$ 5,603$ 4,685$ 10,288
Notes:
Sequim include a 1.5 factor of facilities charges for outside the City Limts
Wenatchee Local Facilities Charge applies only to pipe installed by the City for Sewer. Transp. Impact Fee is for a specific region of the City
Chelan Local Facilities Charge depends on the location of connection
Olympia Local Facilities charge is for the regional system.
Conclusion
over time from a
Capital improvement needs standpoint. The Capital Facilities Plan is a work in progress designed to
coordinate with the adoption of the annual capital budget. The process of adoption is an iterative
process to develop a comprehensive overview of capital needs in order to balance investments with
available resources (revenue and staffing)as well as priorities.
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Appendices
Appendix A: 2025 Capital Project Budget Sheets
Appendix B: 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program
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1,414 8,702
150,000150,000139,884
150,000
Total Revenues
Total Expenditures
-
-
Future Years Future Years
1,249
69,24969,24950,993
52,242
2025 Budget2025 Budget
2,000
65,00065,00063,000
65,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
4,000
74,00074,00065,641
69,641
2024 Budget2024 Budget
2,244 1,025
50,30950,30946,920
50,189
2024 Actual2024 Actual
1,414 5,453
15,75115,75125,891
32,758
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
-
5,000 5,000
150,000145,000145,000
150,000150,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Bond fund - not eligible
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The City is in the process of reconciling the Cherry Street housing project that did not pencil out. This project involves generally preparing the property for disposition.Bond FundsProfessional
Serv.KD&SDemoFence RentalMisc Project Management Engineering Serv Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Cherry St. Property Disposition Project Description 3AAAAABBBBBCCCCD
-------------------------
16,75015,00067,50032,000
349,350349,350218,100
349,350
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
11,16710,00045,00021,333
232,900232,900145,400
232,900
Future YearsFuture Years
-
5,583 5,000
22,50072,70010,667
116,450116,450
116,450
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
-
-
16,75015,00067,50099,25032,000
32,000
349,350218,100
218,100
349,350349,350
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Tree PlantingAdminConsultants
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction / Supplies
Sather park and Bishop Canyon are the beneficiearies of a Department of Natural Resources Grant. This project aims to remove invasive species from Bishop park (passive) and planting
of new trees in both Sather Park and Bishop Park over the next three years. Grant will be managed by the Parks Department. Washington State DNR Community Forestry Assistance GrantCommunity
EngagementTree InventoryConsultant Assistance Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts Grant
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1
USDA USF Project DescriptionRevenueTotal RevenueExpense AAAABBBBBCCCCD Total Expense
----------------------
2,500
75,00017,500
250,000250,000500,000100,000305,000
500,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
7,500 2,500
155,000305,000
155,000
315,000
Future Years Future Years
95,00075,00010,000
250,000345,000100,000
185,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
2,500
75,00017,50017,500
250,000250,000100,000175,000305,000305,000
500,000500,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Additional public restrooms downtown have been discussed for a number of years. In particular, a restroom facility toward the Ferry Terminal would nicely compliment the existing Cotton
Building Restrooms. Funding of restrooms is a shared between Lodging Tax dollars and Sewer Fund resources. The sewer fund is able to contribute to restrooms to support public health
and sanitation, while lodging tax recognizes the tourism benefits of public restrooms.Lodging TaxSewer OperatingArchitecturalProperty PurchaseConstruction Project Management Staff Admin
Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
44
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
New Restroom Downtown Project Description
-------------------
7,000 6,421 7,000
26,69536,46119,60749,85910,533
500,000162,951115,000804,646475,107151,557
756,544
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
-
3,703
115,000115,000106,557
110,260
2025 Budget2025 Budget
- -
22,39545,000
67,395
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
80,00080,000
252,000252,000584,000100,000504,000
684,000
2024 Budget
2024 Budget
-
368
6,597
15,430
22,395
2024 Actual
2024 Actual
7,000 6,421 3,297
26,69536,46119,60749,85910,533
500,000162,951696,646452,712
578,889
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-----
----
7,0006,069 7,000
36,49141,32649,85997,25410,53317,533
500,000162,951115,000475,107151,557
1,372,0001,372,0002,035,155
9/24
2,149,9512,149,942
Revised Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $
-
7,000
43,50043,50025,00075,000
507,000100,000150,000500,000504,000546,000150,000157,000
1,372,0002,500,0001,700,0001,372,0002,419,5003,150,0003,796,000
6,372,5006,372,500
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $
Sewer
(EPA)
Sewer
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
SDC (Fund 495)
CleanupMowingGarbageConstruction engineeringNot eligible - Grants and Utilities
The City received two grants for affordable housing in 2021 from the State Department of Commerce. An additional Federal Grant was received for sewer infrastructure. The funding is
directed to create land available for affordable housing through acquisition of property and the construction of sewer infrastructure to support full development of the land. The project
has been master planned and will provide over 300 housing units serving a range of income levels. The sewer portion of this project is included on a separate capital sheet entitled
the "Mill Road Lift Station".State Affordable Housing GrantCity Funds Affordable Housing fundsJefferson County ARPA City General Funds (Abatement and Mowing)City General Funds Transfer
In 2025Federal Grant for State Utility Grant (CHIP) for SewerJefferson County Health Land Purchase / Permitting / Design Land PurchasePlanning and PermittingCultural resourcesMill Road
Lift StationMarketing Construction Sewer Lift Station and Force main Project Management/Design Engineering Miscelaneous Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
141441146
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Affordable Housing Project Description AAASBBVVCXYD
---------------------------
171
40,00012,15075,00052,06875,000
127,150
127,239
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
----
-
Future YearsFuture Years
75,00075,00075,000
75,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
12,15012,15022,967
22,967
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
40,00012,15052,150
2024 Budget
2024 Budget
-
22,967
22,967
to date to date
2024 Actual year
2024 Actual year
171
40,00040,00029,101
29,272
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
--
171171
40,00012,15075,00052,06975,000
127,069
127,150127,240
Budget 9/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
5,000 5,000
40,00090,00035,00010,00010,00060,00090,000
150,000
165,000165,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Repair work and grants
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The existing Kah Tai restrooms were originally constructed with grant funding from RCO. The restrooms have fallen into disrepair and have suffered severe vandalism over the years.
As a result, the restrooms have been closed for a number of years. The City desires to re-open the restrooms and establish an RV caretaker site to minimize the effects of vandalism.
RCO funding was not received and thus the City is utilizing General Fund reserves to complete the project.2023 Banked CapacityARPARCO Grant (Unsecured) - No match requiredGeneral Fund
Transfer InPlumbing PermitDemo PermitPhase 1 - care taker sitePhase III (restroom repairs)Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4111
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Kah Tai Restrooms and Care Taker Facility Project Description AAAAABBBBBCCCCD
0
-------------------- - -
715106
2,023
76,98779,14280,00080,00079,09879,186
316,129 155,000
316,128
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
--
2,023
80,00080,000
160,000 155,000
157,023
2025 Budget2025 Budget
518
76,98779,14279,09822,911
156,129
102,527
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
--
518
76,98779,14279,09822,911
156,128
102,527
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
197106
56,275
56,578
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
`
----
715106
2,0232,844
76,98779,14280,00080,00079,09879,186
155,000 313,284
316,128316,128
Budget 9/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $
-
7,0005,0005,000
62,20933,00079,09795,20910,000
25,000
100,000 167,810 174,306
370,019184,306
Budget 9/23
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
7,7912,5002,5005,000
62,20933,00030,500
100,000167,810167,500198,000
370,810203,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ N/A
Windows
Windows
Windows
WindowsRestrooms
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Repair work and partial grant
The 1989 addition to the Port Townsend Library has windows with frames that are beginning to rot due to moisture intrusion and window failure. This project replaces the windows for
this portion of the library. The source of funds for this project are bond revenues as well as American Rescue Plan Act funds as well as a Department of Commerce Grant. This project
also rehabilitates the outdated bathrooms. Additional funds from the grant will be used in 2025 to make other upgrades to improve the longevity of this building.Bond Fund - Real Estate
Excise Tax - Federal Grant (ARPA) - DOC (added in 2024) - Bond Fund - DOC Phase II GrantGeneral Fund Transfer In Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction WindowsRestroomsPhase II
remaining grant Project Management WindowsRestroomsPhase II remaining grant Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
3411311
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Library Windows & Restrooms Project Description AAAAABBBBCCCD
--------------------
106426
3,0003,000
52,33429,969
191,000127,327318,327161,165
249,999
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
---
2,1461,114
130,919
134,179
2025 Budget2025 Budget
1,500
91,00020,000
21,500
127,327 218,327
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
--
614500
(2,019)
11,485
135,000
145,580
2024 Budget2024 Budget
--
714
714
to date
2024 Actual
2024 Actual year
854386106426
10,24652,33429,969
94,320
100,000100,000
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
106426
3,0003,0003,0003,532
52,33429,96950,00052,33429,969
117,697161,165 243,468
250,000250,000
Budget 9/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$
-
500
2,0001,000
3,500
61,00030,00050,00059,00028,500
100,000 150,000
237,500
241,000241,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
YźƷĭŷĻƓ {ŷĻƌƷĻƩYźƚƭƉƭ {źŭƓƭ.źƭŷƚƦ tƌğǤŭƩƚǒƓķ
Kitchen ShelterKiosks SignsBishop PlaygroundKitchen ShelterKiosks SignsBishop PlaygroundBank Capacity Agreement does not allow for art contribution
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The City Council allocated funding to several parks project as part of the 2022 Banked Capacity (property tax). The projects include reconstruction of the Kitchen Shelter at Chetzemoka
Park, installation of Kiosks at the City Parks and install trail signs identifying the right of way, and installation of a new swing set at Bishop Park. A donation dedicated to Chetzemoka
Park also will be applied to the kitchen shelter reconstruction.Banked CapacityDonations - Kitchen Shelterbishop permit Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the
Arts
44446
Parks 22 Banked Capacity Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense AAAABBBBBCCCCD Total Expense
-----------------------
5,1773,8333,3982,000
13,35865,00018,97150,000
175,000262,368188,000
262,368
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
1,500
65,00050,000
175,000240,000188,000
239,500
2025 Budget2025 Budget
--
500
13,35813,35813,256
13,756
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
(182)
7,4891,500
95,30795,30786,500
95,307
2024 Budget2024 Budget
1,228 1,228 2,949 2,697 1,228
6,874
to date
2024 Actual
2024 Actual year
5,1773,8339,0105,7153,398
9,112
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
2,0002,000
22,36865,00022,36822,36850,000
175,000188,000238,000
262,368262,368
9/24
Revised Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1,5001,500
40,00012,00012,00086,50040,000
100,000126,500
140,000140,000
9/23
Revised Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
35,00035,00020,00020,000
100,000 205,000 250,000 250,000
305,000 305,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ N/A
Pink HousePink House
Pope Marine
Permit Pope Marine
SubtotalSubtotal
Pink House Pope MarineRepair work and grant funding
The Charles Pink House and Pope Marine buildings are suffering severe exterior deterioration in the siding and trim. The City has evaluated the repair costs and will be making repairs
to the degree that funding is available. This budget transfers revenues from ARPA to REET. ARPA (Initial Allocation) (103-)Friends of Library BondFuture GrantGeneral Fund Transfer
InReal Estate Excise Tax Design Engineering / Permitting Terrapin Contract $12,000 Construction Pink HousePope MarineMiscelaneous Pink HouseMiscelaneous Pope Marine Project Management
Enigeering AdministrationSubtotal Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
11163144
Pink House & Pope Marine RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
--------------------
30,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00010,000
210,000 200,000
210,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
30,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00010,000
210,000 200,000
210,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
-
-
2024 2024
Estimate Estimate
Year EndYear End
-
-
2024 2024
BudgetBudget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
30,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00030,00010,00010,000
200,000 200,000
210,000210,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
411-403411-405412-110510199-091199-132N/A - design study
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The existing PW shops located on Beech St. houses the Public Works Department divisions of fleet maintenance, streets, wasteawter collections, storm water collections, and water distribution
crews. In addition, the parks maintenance and facilities maintenance divisions do not have adequate shops with parks based out of the old water barn on Harrison Street and the offices
locatd at Mountain View. This current Beech street site consists of older portable units that have reached their useful life expectancy and is undersized for such a large crew. The
site is also located in the middle of a residential neighborhood and the property could be better suited for housing. This first step in this project will be to hire a consultant to
develop a schematic design towards building a new Muncipal Service Center adjacent to our Water Quality site. Funds for this project will be split between the seven departments that
will operate out of this facility. Water DistributionWW CollectionsStormStreetsFleetFacilitiesParksSchematic Design Consultant Project Management Staff support and management Project
Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
Public Works Shops Project Description Revenue 4444444 Total RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
---------------------
400
5,0001,0001,600
40,00019,00059,00022,00029,000
59,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
--
400
1,600
22,000
24,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
5,0001,000
40,00019,00059,00029,000
35,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 2024
BudgetBudget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
400
5,0001,0006,0001,6001,600
40,00019,00022,00029,00051,000
59,00059,000
Project
Revised
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Budget 9/24
-
--
Project Budget
$ $
$ Yes
SubtotalSubtotal
For city funds only
In 2024 with the recommendation from PRTTAB, and approval by the City Council along with fund raising from the community, installation solar lighting at the Skate Park will occur. Council
accepted a gofund me donation in the amount in the amount of $19k from local community members. Lighting of the skate park is referenced in the PROS Plan as a need for more night time
acitvities for the youth of Port Townsend.General Fund Transfer InParks Donation Design Engineering / Permitting Schematic Design and engineeringPermit Construction InstallationMaterials
- solar lights Project Management engineering services Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
46
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Skate Park Lighting Project Project Description
-----------------------
75,00088,00050,000
763,000838,000113,000587,000
838,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
50,00088,00025,000
650,000587,000
700,000
700,000
Future Years Future Years
25,00025,000
113,000138,000113,000
138,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
75,00088,00050,00050,000
763,000113,000113,000587,000675,000
838,000838,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
19th Street is a main corridor fo pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The corridor connects the Mountain View Campus, Golf Course, Salish Coast School as well as crosses the valley
separating Castle Hill from Uptown. The existing rodaway configuration is a large open street which induces high vehicle speeds. About half of the corridor has sidewalks. This project
will enahnce pedestrian safety by installing sidewalks between Landes and the existing sidewalk near San Juan. It will also include traffic claming and enhanced crossings. This project
is funded through the State Highway Safety Improvement Program and reflects improvements needed in the City's Local Road Safety Plan. HSIP Grant (Federal)Transportation Improvements
Funded (TBD)Design Engineering / Permitting Consultant Construction Construction ContractCN Engineering Project Management Eng Interfund Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the
Arts
11
19th Street Safety Project Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
--------------------------
40,00050,00060,00032,00020,000
414,000 454,000 282,000
444,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
6,6477,298
40,00040,00060,00018,874
282,000
374,820
2025 Budget2025 Budget
5,000
25,00010,000
40,000
304,000304,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
3,2226,0008,000
50,00030,00049,00031,00017,00038,691
275,264
508,177
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-----
4,627
12,118
16,745
to Date
2024 Actual2024 Actual
3,1267,702
18,353
29,180
110,000 110,000
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
------
40,00050,00050,00060,00032,00020,00052,000
404,000 282,000 342,000
444,000444,000
10/24
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $
9,000
75,00060,00040,00050,00050,00060,00049,00031,00032,00015,00011,00067,000
38,691
414,000 293,309 433,309
589,000589,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Banked Capacity Agreement Does not allow for art contribution
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The City Council authorized expenditure of 2022 banked capacity (property tax) revenue for parks and streets projects. The Street projects in this budget include construction of sidewalks
on 9th Street between Hancock and McPherson, ADA improvements at Mountain View on Blaine Street, ADA improvements at the intersection of Lawrence and Tyler Street, and paving of Milo
Street, a portion of the Valley Trail.Banked CapacityWater SDC (495)Sewer SDC (495)Stormwater (412)Design Consultant 9th, BlaineDesign Pacific9th St, and BlainePacific Project Management
9th St, and Blaine Pacific Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
2022 Banked Capacity - 1000.1 (Pacific Avenue), 1000.2 (9th Street Sidewalk), 1000.3 (ADA Ramps)Project Description Revenue 4444 Total RevenueExpense ABCD Total Expense
---------------------------
48,298
868,000251,970819,702107,075144,895
1,119,970
Total
1,119,970
Expenditures
Total Revenues
- --
-
Future Years Future Years
--
57,07537,764
152,842152,842551,862113,292
759,994
2025 Budget2025 Budget
5,000
65,00065,00050,00015,000
125,000
195,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
$
62,993
125,985125,985737,800188,977130,200
1,119,970
2024 Budget2024 Budget
19,32019,32036,43811,398
47,836
datedate
2024 Actual To 2024 Actual To
5,534
34,12816,603
868,000902,128142,839
164,976
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
48,298
868,000 251,970 819,702 107,075 926,777 144,895 193,193
1,119,9701,119,970
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
StreetStormStreetStormWaterStreet (25%)Storm (75%)
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Banked Capacity does not allow for art contribution
The City proposes to invest up to 868,000 of banked capacity (property tax) into repair of streets. This project will include a number of stormwater management improvements prior to
applying repair treatment to the street. Banked CapacityStormwater Design Engineering / Permitting In-house engineering Construction Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible
for 1% for the Arts
44
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
2023 Banked Capacity Street Repair Projects - 1000.4 Project Description ABCD
-------------------
5,0005,000
25,00050,00025,00015,00015,00050,00010,000
100,000
100,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
5,0005,000
25,00050,00025,00015,00015,00050,00010,000
100,000
100,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
5,0005,000
25,00050,00025,00015,00020,00015,00050,00065,00010,00015,000
100,000100,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
111111111
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
N/A given funding is from TBD and fee in lieu
The voter enacted Transportation Benefit District sales tax of 0.3% funding includes approximately $25,000 for traffic calming and approximately $50,000 for pedestrian safety. Additionally,
the City fee in lieu collections for sidewalk are lumped into this project with the goal of connecting the city's sidewalk network and providing improved comfort for non-motorized users.TIF
- Traffic Calming TIF - Pedestrian Safety - SidewalksFee in lieu for Sidewalk Construction Design Engineering / Permitting In house traffic calming EngineeringIn house Sidewalk Design
Engineering Construction Traffic calming InfrastructureSidewalk Construction Project Management Traffic Calming Guide BookAdmin Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
2025 Active Transportation Project (Traffic Calming and Sidwalks)Project Description Revenue 444 Total RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
----------------------
15,00015,000
170,000264,618434,618264,618140,000
434,618
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
-------------
15,00015,000
170,000264,618434,618264,618140,000
434,618
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
15,00015,00015,00015,000
170,000264,618264,618140,000404,618
434,618434,618
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Every other year, funds from the Transportation Benefit District will go to pavement preservation in order to extend the life of the City streets. Pavement preservation usually consists
of Chip Seal or Overlays along with spot repairs. 2025 will be the first year of a implementing a pavement preservation project since the beginning of the Transportation Benefit District
in 2024. The City received a TIB grant to support this effort in 2024.Transportation Improvement Funded (TBD)TIB APP Grant Application - Chip SealIn-house Engineering - TIB GrantContract
- TIB GrantMatch Project Management Administration - TIB Grant Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
2025 Chip Seal Project Project Description 41
--------------
2,4135,174
85,70270,07714,831
617,190363,693202,000241,202402,680678,581189,455622,873
2,709,8681,442,0826,066,8304,487,806
Total
6,068,797
Expenditures
Total Revenues
$
-
-
Future YearsFuture Years
$
-------
64,00050,00014,064
64,064
228,444292,444
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
-----
5,174
66,24270,07714,831
262,155138,000194,155100,055189,455404,938
2,003,5151,403,6624,167,7844,101,314
4,785,789
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
$
$
--
8,3442,0709,460
(6,555)
68,69313,58835,634
(43,992)
100,649342,680140,537342,680
2,065,0771,367,0823,937,6263,738,122
4,246,444
2024 Budget2024 Budget
$
$
777 441
11,43994,21338,449
103,235
1,252,1281,328,1202,725,1263,979,256
4,082,932
2024 Actual 2024 Actual
$
2,413
38,42047,04719,460
477,909617,190101,538302,625678,581336,492203,871
1,606,602
1,218,944
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
$
$ $ $
Prior Year Expenditures
--
8,2285,174
85,702 30,629 26,337 70,077 14,831
621,515363,693202,000241,202402,680613,387678,581189,455622,873642,878
2,709,8681,442,0824,487,8064,747,338
6,068,742 6,068,797
Budget 9/24 Budget 9/24
Revised Project Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $
-
-
7,9263,593
9,460
75,831 30,792 63,588 10,769
621,515363,693234,263342,680608,387647,105190,537342,680417,498431,860
2,493,2881,442,0823,888,1224,484,927
5,573,352 5,563,892
Budget 7/23
Budget 7/23
Revised Project
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $
-
6,242
34,216 13,217 92,877 12,833
621,515270,000240,000115,000250,000755,854803,287190,937250,000197,810216,885
2,629,6181,442,0823,322,8293,856,643
5,568,215 4,876,815
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$
Project BudgetProject BudgetNo
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Grant funding not eligible and Staff Administration
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The Discovery Road Project includes constructing a bicycle way, sidewalks, and curb ramps between the roundabout at Rainier Street and McClellan Street near Salish Coast Elementary School.
The project will completely rebuild the failing pavement as well. The City received several grants to fund this large project. Discovery Road is an important arterial street connecting
SR20 to Fort Worden. The City and stakeholders evaluated options for this project in the spring of 2021. City Council approved the concept design on May 17, 2021. Construction was
completed in 2024 with only wetland mitigation work remaining in 2025.Transportation Improvement Board - State Grant (UAP)Washington State Department Of TransportationFederal Grant
Funds STPLocal - Street Funds Transportation Infrastructure Funded (TBD 111)Water (495)Sewer (495)Storm (412)Misc.StreetWaterSewerMiscStreetWaterSewerStorm Project Management StreetWaterSewer
Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
111414446
Discovery Road Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense ABCDD Total Expense
------------------------
35,00050,00040,00030,15025,00010,00042,000
233,000318,000170,850
318,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
1,819
22,35550,00016,70230,15010,00042,000
210,000282,355170,850
271,521
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
23,00010,00033,00023,00015,000
38,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
5,000
10,00022,00030,15010,000
228,000238,000170,850
238,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
542
542
3,899 5,415 9,314
Date 7/1/24
2024 Year to
2024 Year to Date Sept 24
298
2,645 2,645 8,181
8,479
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
35,00050,00040,00040,00030,15025,00010,00035,00042,000
233,000170,850201,000
318,000318,000
Budget 10/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
15,00022,00022,00030,15015,00015,00010,000
233,000170,850201,000
248,000248,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
N/A REET Used for staff administration
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The City secured a second grant to improve the remaining portion of Discovery Road between the Salish Coast Elementary School and the Sheridan intersection. The grant also makes improvements
to the intersection for pedestrian and Bicycle safety. Federal HSIP funding is intended for City's to make safety improvements according to the Local Road Safety Plan. Federal Grant
Funds (HSIP)Real Estate Excise TaxAdditional Federal Funds (Anticipated)Design ConsultantConstruction ContractCN Engineering Project Management Staff administration non-eligible grant
costsStaff administration eligible grant costs Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
141
Discovery Road/Sheridan/19th Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense ABBCCD Total Expense
--------- - ------------
40,00010,00035,00055,18728,00037,00060,000
319,000 160,592 565,525 849,849 100,000
1,130,117
Total
1,130,036
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
19,00020,00050,000
70,000
160,592 179,592
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
40,00035,00055,18728,00037,00040,00050,000
300,000565,525940,525849,849
1,060,036
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
$
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
9,727
55,187
64,915
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
10,00010,000
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
40,00010,00035,00055,18755,18728,00037,00060,00060,000
319,000 160,592 565,525 849,849 914,849 100,000
1,130,1171,130,036
Revised Budget 10/24
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
--
75,00035,00010,00010,00033,25733,25710,00042,61542,615
493,500 496,694 506,694
623,500582,566
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
StreetStormEstimate on budget for REET and not grants
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Lawrence Street is a main pedestrian route. Disability Awareness Starts Here (DASH) has identified Lawrence Street as a key route that needs the Library. Adding bike lanes and narrowing
the lanes will improve mobility for all in terms of traffic calming and providing space for bicycles. Construction was completed in 2024 with only project paperwork finalization occuring
in 2025.Transportation Benefit District ACACJefferson TransitBanked CapacityPublic Infrastructure Funding (PIF)Stormwater FundTransportation Improvement BoardPEConstructionCN Engineering
- SCJInspection - Vanir Project Management City Staff Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4664141
Lawrence St Improvements - 1140.0 Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense ABBBCDDE Total Expense
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2,000
35,00080,000
180,000215,000133,000
215,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-- - -
-
Future Years Future Years
2,000
25,00055,000
145,000170,000113,000
170,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
35,00010,00045,00020,00025,000
45,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
2,000
35,00080,00082,000
180,000133,000133,000
215,000215,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
This project evaluates approximately 15 of the City's arterial streets in an effort to determine the appropriate non-motorized facilites that are needed. The project will provide an
opportunity for public outreach as part of the evaluation. Additionally, the project will provide grant level cost estimates to balance project feasibility and prepare for future grant
applications.Transportation Alternatives Grant (Federal)Transportation Benefit District Design Engineering / Permitting Consultant for Planning Study Construction Project Management
AdminstrationWSDOT Adminstration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
14
Multimodal Arterial Cohesive Investment Strategy Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
25,00025,00025,000
225,000250,000200,000
250,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
15,00015,00015,000
115,000100,000
130,000
130,000
Future Years Future Years
10,00010,00010,000
110,000120,000100,000
120,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
50,00025,00025,00050,000
250,000200,000200,000
300,000250,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
N/A given funding is from TBD and fee in lieu
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The City received a RAISE grant to develop a plan for connecting the Larry Scott Trail head to Fort Worden. This RAISE grant is part of the Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Federal Grant.RAISE
Grant (Federal)REETConsultant Project Management Admin Grant EligibleAdmin Grant Ineligible Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
Olympic Discovery Trail - Larry Scott to Fort Worden Connection Project Description Revenue 14 Total RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
---------- - --------------- -
5,0005,000
100,000 500,000 605,000 100,000 500,000
605,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
-
2,0192,019
500,000 502,019 500,000
502,019
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
2,9811,000
100,000102,981100,000
101,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
12,642
100,000 185,000 285,000 100,000 170,000
282,642
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
DateDate
2024 Actual To 2024 Actual To
-
1,981
1,981
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
5,0005,0005,000
100,000 500,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 500,000
605,000605,000
Budget 9/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
30,00030,00015,00015,000
100,000 185,000 190,000 190,000
285,000235,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
The Sims Way and Boatyard Expansion project was approved by the City Council, Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County PUD on 9/12/22. The construction of the south side of the project
will be led by the Port with the City doing work overtime on the north side. The project involves removal of the existing Poplar trees, expanding the boatyard, and planting new trees
on the south side. The project involves selective removal over time on the Kah Tai side by the City. The Port of Port Townsend is leading design and construction effort for this project.
Susbsequent funding through PIF was added to the project to cover inflationary costs as well as the results of hte public process that yielded a final design concept of a parkway with
a path. ARPAIn Kind Match - North Side - $50,000PIFCity Admin Costs - PW Admin.Design Engineering / Permitting Design Consultant - Port Construction Pass thru ot the Port for Construction
Contract Project Management Engineering Administration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
1414
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Sims Way and Boatyard Expansion Project Project Description ABCD
-------------------
750
75,00013,50015,00065,00060,00065,00075,00015,00013,50049,250
379,354 145,000 627,854 284,516
628,016
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
750
77,00013,50017,00060,00065,00013,50021,609
379,354 469,854 284,516
462,375
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
68,02168,00015,00048,00075,00015,00020,000
151,021
158,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
750
64,70016,98628,45226,53028,455
320,987 385,687 284,516
385,688
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
11,74947,67814,428
62,107
11,748.82
2024 Actual 2024 Actual
Actuals to DateActuals to Date
$
6,9796,9797,641
7,641
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
750
75,00013,50015,00065,00065,00060,00065,00075,00015,00013,50049,25049,250
379,354 145,000 284,516 513,016
627,854628,016
Proposed 2025
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $
-
750
75,00037,18240,00028,45235,00035,00028,455
379,354 284,516 352,967
454,354387,967
Adopted 2024
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Not eligible - Grants and Design only
The City secured a grant from the Transportation Improvement Board under the pavement preservation program. This project seeks to preserve the existing roadway and make ADA improvements
along Tyler Street where the Farmers Market operates on Saturdays. The Street condition is deteriorating rapidly. This grant will help preserve the life of the pavement and improve
accessibility for this important location in Uptown.Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) GrantReal Estate Excise TaxTransportation Improvements Funded (TBD)Storm - Operation Urban
ForestryStorm - Operations Design Engineering / Permitting Design Consultant Construction Construction ContractPavement Repair Ahead of Overlay (FDR)CN Engineering ConsultantSidewalk
RepairStreet Crew StormStreet Tree Replacment Project Management Grant ineligible staff time Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
14144
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Tyler St Overlay Project Description ABBBCDDE
-----------------------
75,00028,05018,55040,000
198,600273,600187,000
273,600
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
60,00013,05018,55025,000
183,600243,600187,000
243,600
2025 Budget2025 Budget
15,00015,00030,00015,00015,000
30,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
--
-
DateDate
2024 Year to 2024 Year to
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
75,00028,05028,05018,55040,00040,000
198,600187,000205,550
273,600273,600
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
REET
The City received a Transportation Improvement Board Grant in 2023 to construct sidewalk on Washington Street and Walker Street to connect Sims Way with the Courthouse with an accessible
route.TIBTBDREET Design Engineering / Permitting Design Construction Construction ContractCN Engineering Project Management In eligible Costs for admin Project Contingency Eligible
for 1% for the Arts
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Washington/Walker Sidewalk Project Project Description 144
----------------------------
40,000
850,000850,000100,000710,000
850,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
28,803
840,000840,000100,000710,000
838,803
2025 Budget2025 Budget
10,00010,00010,000
10,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
--
90,00020,000
110,000110,000
110,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
4,654 4,654 4,654
4,654
Date
2024 Actual
2024 Actual to
-
1,198
1,198
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
40,00040,000
850,000100,000100,000710,000710,000
850,000850,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The 1-million gallon steel standpipe needs periodic repainting to preserve the structure. The tank has not been recoated since it was constructed in 1995. Engineering and design for
painting and corrosion protection is scheduled for 2025. The project will require taking the standpipe offline for approximately 2 months to sandblast and recoat the tank. Water SDC
(495)Water Capital Surcharge (430)Water Operating (411)ConsultantContractor Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
444
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
1MG Standpipe Reservoir Steel Coating Project Description ABCD
----------------------------
15,00010,000
125,000125,000100,000
125,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
8,500
15,000
123,500123,500100,000
123,500
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
1,500 1,500 1,500
1,500
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
15,00010,000
125,000125,000100,000
125,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
1,199
1,199
2024 Actual2024 Actual
--
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
15,00015,00010,00010,000
125,000100,000100,000
125,000125,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
As part of the water supply agreement, a capital spending plan was developed to address system long term reliability. Investments in the diversions are anticipated in the long-term
plan. The main control valve building at the Big Quilcene Diversion has experienced significant rot and needs replacing at the request of the operating crew. Water - Olympic Gravity
Water System Fund (417)Design ConsultantConstruction Contract Project Management Staff Admin Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
ABC
D
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Big Quilcene Main Control Valve Building Replacement - 6404.4 Project Description
----------------------------
40,00024,000
194,000194,000130,000
194,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
19,000
149,000149,000130,000
149,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
5,000
45,00045,00040,000
45,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
12,000
142,000142,000130,000
142,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
693
693
Q1,Q2
2024 Actual
2024 Actual YTD
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
40,00040,00024,00024,000
245,000181,000181,000
245,000245,000
Budget 10/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
24,00024,000
154,000130,000130,000
154,000154,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
As part of the water supply agreement, a capital spending plan was developed to address system long term reliability. Cathodic protection is a key feature in the system needed to extend
the life of the pipeline. Cathodic protection is missing in the area between the Master meters and south past Otto Street. This project will install a new cathodic system for this
section of the pipeline.Water - Olympic Gravity Water System Fund (417)Project Management Administration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
ABC
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Cathodic Protection - 1928 OGWS Pipeline - 6404.3 Project Description
--------------------------
80,00080,000
750,000250,000250,000750,000
1,080,000
Total
1,080,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
30,00030,000
750,000750,000
780,000
780,000
Future Years Future Years
-
40,00040,000
250,000290,000250,000
290,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
----
9,701 9,701 9,701
9,701
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
80,00020,00020,00020,00037,550
490,000750,000951,000271,450
1,320,000
1,320,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
$
3,642 4,219
4,219
3,641.56
2024 Actual2024 Actual
$
299299299
299
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
--
80,00080,00080,000
750,000250,000250,000250,000750,000750,000
1,080,0001,080,000
Budget 10/24
Revised Project
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $
80,00020,00020,00020,00060,00047,55047,550
500,000750,000951,000951,000271,450
1,330,0001,330,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
The City secured funding to purchase an easement between Anderson Lake Road and City Lake property for the purpose of future pipeline and co-located Olympic Discovery Trail. City received
a direct allocation (Community Facilities Project) grant in 2023 to assist with purchase. Additionally, this project is funded through the RAISE grant which includes preliminary design
and environmental review. Water Operations (411) Timber Management HarvestWater Operations (411) Land SalesWA State Community Facilities Project GrantRAISE Grant - Jefferson County
Design Engineering / Permitting AppraisalsCultural Resources SurveyLand Survey and Lot line AdjustmentRAISE Grant - includes Pre-design and ROW Construction Land PurchaseEasement/ROW
Project Management Staff Time Administration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4411
Eaglemount Property Purchase - 6404.1 Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense AAABCD Total Expense
--------------------------
25,000
175,000100,000100,000
2,750,0002,750,0002,350,000
Total
2,750,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
100,000100,000
2,550,0002,350,000
2,550,000
2,550,000
Future Years Future Years
25,000
200,000200,000175,000
200,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
DateDate
2024 Year To 2024 Year To
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
25,000
ЋЉЉͲЉЉЉ
100,000300,000100,000125,000
2,750,0002,325,0002,325,000
2025
2,750,0002,750,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
υ
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
The Water Supply Agreement includes a pipeline modification project to improve water storage efficiency that would need to be built at the same time as any improvements ot the Lords
Lake Dam. This year's budget includes design which is coincident with the design work of the Lords Lake Dam stablization project.Olympic Gravity Water System Fund (417)Design Engineering
/ Permitting Pre-Design Engineering / PermittingFinal Design Construction Pipeline Improvements Contract Project Management Design Project ManagementConstruction Project Management
Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
Lords Lake - Pipeline Improvements Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense ACD Total Expense
---------------------------
99,281
144,000350,000
2,293,2812,293,2811,700,000
Total
2,293,281
Expenditures
Total Revenues
45,000
1,745,0001,700,000
1,745,000
1,745,000
Future Years Future Years
50,000
400,000400,000350,000
400,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
2,438
130,383130,383127,227
129,665
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
73,10073,10010,000
135,000
145,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
173
58,43058,43072,925
73,098
DateDate
2024 Year To 2024 Year To
1,843
17,89817,89816,773
18,616
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
144,000350,000494,000100,000100,000
2,293,2811,700,0001,700,000
2025
2,293,2812,294,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
--
88,10086,90025,00025,000
150,000150,000
175,000175,000
2024
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Phase 1 - Stability Assessment The City is required to retain an engineering consultant to develop alternatives for improving East Dam stability during possible seismic events. The alternatives
will also examine minimizing earthquake-induced embankment deformations which can lead to uncontrolled release of reservoir contents.Phase 2 - Design Engineering / PermittingThe City
will be required to retain an engineering consultant for design engineering and permitting of the approved selected East Dam repair alternative.Olympic Gravity Water System Fund (417)FEMA
Grant - Hazard Mitigation GrantStability AssessmentDesign Engineering / PermittingRepair - Buttress Alternative (2026) Project Management Administration Project Contingency Eligible
for 1% for the Arts
41
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Lords Lake - 6403 Project Description ACD
-----------------------------
5,000
2,130,0002,130,0002,125,000
Total
2,130,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
2,000
1,623,0001,621,000
1,623,000
1,623,000
Future Years Future Years
2,000
407,000407,000405,000
407,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
1,000
99,000
100,000100,000
100,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
200,000200,000200,000
200,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
-
5,000 5,000
2,130,0002,125,0002,125,000
2025
2,130,0002,130,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
--
1,729,3371,729,3371,729,337
2024
1,729,3371,729,337
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The majority of the City water meters are over 20 years old and are in need of replacement. Meters either start leaking or start missing volume of water in the reads causing the city
to lose revenue. Additionally, the meters need to be replaced with an automatic read system to reduce labor costs for reading of meters from approximately 15 person days to 3 person
days per month. The meters will be installed in phases over a 3-5 year period. The rate model has meter replacement beginning in 2025. Water Capital Surcharge (430)Water Operating
(411)Water SDC (495)Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
444
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Water Meter Replacement Project Description BD
-------------------------------
700,000700,000550,000150,000
700,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
520,000520,000400,000120,000
520,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
30,000
180,000180,000150,000
180,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
540,000540,000425,000115,000
540,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
4,375
30,129
34,504
Q1,Q2
to Date
2024 Actual YTD 2024 Actual YTD
--
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
700,000550,000550,000150,000150,000
700,000700,000
September 24
Revised Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $
-
550,000425,000425,000125,000125,000
550,000550,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
As part of the water supply agreement, a capital spending plan was developed to address system long term reliability. Evaluation of the 1928 section of the pipeline is included in the
plan to accurately assess the remaining useful life. This study will guide replacement strategies to ensure water delivery is sustained. Olympic Gravity Water System Fund (417)Design
Consultantn/a Project Management Staff Administration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
AC
D
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Pipeline Condition Assessment - 6404.2 Project Description
-------------------
11,50073,50015,000
250,000250,000150,000
250,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
73,50010,000
233,500233,500150,000
233,500
2025 Budget2025 Budget
5,000
16,50016,50011,500
16,500
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
11,50073,50085,00015,00015,000
250,000150,000150,000
250,000250,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The OGWS 1928 Steel pipe experienced a leak in a remote location near Snow Creek Ranch. The leak caused siginficant damage to the hillside in steep terrain. Staff is currently in the
process of evaluating restoration needs as well as pipeline stability strategies. A budget amendment for this project is anticipated once additional information is obtained from professional
consulting support. The OGWS fund includes a $2 million reserve balance to address unanticipated repairs. Olympic Gravity Water System Fund (417)Design Consultant - AssessmentDesign
placeholderRepairs - Place holder estimate Project Management Staff Administration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
OGWS - Snow Creek Ranch Break Restoration Project Description
---------------------------
20,000
100,000100,000200,000180,000
200,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
No
-
-
Future Years Future Years
20,000
100,000100,000200,000180,000
200,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
---
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
20,000
100,000100,000200,000180,000
200,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
20,00020,000
100,000100,000180,000180,000
200,000200,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ No
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Miscellaneous capital repairs and replacement work comes up most years. The rate analysis includes $200,000 per year of miscellaneous and unforeseen capital improvements. These funds
also support removal and replacement of several thousand feet of spaghetti lines (4" or smaller pipes) which are a sources of leaks and system service failures. The city has started
replacing 20 year old water meters as well.Water Operating (411)Water SDC (495)Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction water main break Golf course wellMisc.Project Management
Admin and Design Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
44
2025 General Water Capital Replacement, Improvements, and Repairs Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpense BCD Total Expense
-------------------------
9,000
98,00098,00089,000
98,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
9,000
98,00098,00089,000
98,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
9,000 9,000
98,00089,00089,000
98,00098,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction/Study
ARC Flash studyThe Wastewater Treatment Plant needs to have an evaluation of the and lift stations to identify hazards from ARC flash in our electrical systems for equipment protection
and personnel safety. This is project number M1 in the General Sewer Plan.Sewer Rates 411Small Works Contract or In-house Project Management Staff Adminstration - Facilities and Engineering
Admin Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Project Description
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
50,00030,000
327,000327,000247,000
327,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
20,000
267,000247,000
267,000
267,000
Future Years Future Years
60,00060,00050,00010,000
60,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
50,00050,00030,00030,000
327,000247,000247,000
327,000327,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
New office and workshop building for Compost FacilityThe current compost facility office is an old trailer and the storage area is a connex container. This project construct a new office
building for Compost Facility so they have a seperate lunch room from their work spaces. Also a new bathroom facility and storage area. This project is C8 in the General Sewer Plan.Sewer
Rates 411 Design Engineering / Permitting Assume deisign build level of architectural Construction Metal building office and shop Project Management Staff administration Project Contingency
Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Project Description
-----------------------------
45,00050,000
382,200382,200287,200
382,200
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
45,00050,000
382,200382,200287,200
382,200
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
45,00045,00050,00050,000
382,200287,200287,200
382,200382,200
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Miscellaneous capital repairs and replacement work comes up most years. The rate analysis includes $350,000 per year of miscellaneous and unforeseen capital improvements. These funds
support pipe replacement, and rehabilitation such as CIPP or slip lining.Sewer OperationDesign Engineering / Permitting Project Management Admin Project Contingency Eligible for 1%
for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
2025 General Sewer Capital Replacement, Improvements, and Repairs Project Description BCD
------------------------
75,000
150,000
1,341,5001,341,5001,116,500
Total
1,341,500
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
75,000
150,000
1,331,5001,331,5001,116,500
1,341,500
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
-
10,00010,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
5858
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
75,00075,000
150,000150,000
1,341,5001,116,5001,116,500
1,341,5001,341,500
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The sewer trunk line leading from the Rainier Subarea to the sewer interceptor behind Safeway needs upsizing. The first segment to address is a Sims Way crossing in the vicinity of Wilson
Street and Holcomb Streets. This is project SM1 in the General Sewer Plan.Sewer SDC Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Holcomb and Wilson Sewer Upsizing Project Project Description
---------------------------
318,000212,000212,000
2,302,4401,560,440
2,302,440
Total
2,302,440
Expenditures
Total Revenues
212,000162,000
1,934,4401,560,440
1,934,440
1,934,440
Future Years Future Years
33,000
301,000268,000
301,000
301,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
67,00067,00050,00017,000
67,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
50,000
300,000300,000250,000
300,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
3,711
3,711
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
318,000318,000212,000212,000212,000
2,302,4401,560,4401,772,440
2,302,4402,302,440
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent wetwell is where all sewage collected from the City first enters the treatment plant. This important portion of the plant has experience significant
concrete corrosion and electrical failures. This project was identified in a Jacobs Engineering Study as a priority project and has been re-affirmed as a priority project in the General
Sewer Plan as project number F1. The project will involve rehabilitating the influent wetwell concrete as well as replacing all plumbing and electrical equipment. Sewer Operations
(411)Design Engineering / Permitting Design Consultant (15%)Construction Construction ContractConstruction Engineering (10%)Project Management Staff Administration (10%)Project Contingency
Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Influent Wetwell Project Description ABBCD
-------------------------
50,000
2,180,0002,180,0002,130,000
Total
2,180,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
2,105,0002,105,000
2,105,000
2,105,000
Future Years Future Years
75,00075,00050,00025,000
75,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
-
75,00075,000
2,180,0002,105,0002,105,000
2,180,0002,180,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Kuhn Street land purchaseDue to the need for future expansion of the WWTP on Kuhn Street we need to look at the acquasition of the property that is SW of the current treatment facility
between 51st and 53rd streets. Land purchase is included in the rate model and General Sewer Plan. Sewer RatesAppraisal and Negotiation Services Project Management Land Purchase Project
Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Project Description
-------------------------
92,500
264,310500,310107,500
1,425,0001,425,0002,850,0005,964,3105,264,000
Total
5,964,310
Expenditures
Total Revenues
50,00050,000
278,500
1,388,7501,403,7502,850,0005,642,5005,264,000
5,642,500
Future Years Future Years
21,25021,25042,50042,500
214,310256,810171,810
256,810
2025 Budget2025 Budget
15,00050,00065,00050,00015,000
65,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
50,00010,00060,00050,00010,000
60,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
7,394 7,423
14,817
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
264,310500,310500,310100,000100,000200,000
1,425,0001,425,0002,850,0005,263,6905,263,690
9/24
5,964,3105,964,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
50,00050,00050,00050,00050,00050,000
100,000100,000
5/23
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The Lawrence Street stormwater system is connected to the sewer system for a section of Lawrence Street in Uptown between the Library and Tyler Street. Separation of this system from
the sewer system is a benefit to the Monroe Street sewer lift station as well as the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The cost of the project and scoping needs to be evaluated based on
the road condition. Additionally, staff desires to secure grant resources. This project is the first phase to establish a pre-design for competitive grant applications. The sewer
plan estimates the project at $5.6 million. Funding was secured in 2024 for design, thus this project budget has been increased to represent the best information available at this
time.Sewer Operations (411)Sewer Capital Surcharge (430)Sewer SDC (495)Stormwater Operations (412)Streets (Paving)PWB Pre-construction Loan - SecuredLoan/Grant (Unsecured)Design ConsultantConstructi
on ContractConstruction Engineering Project Management Staff Administration and research - Loan eligibleStaff Admin - non-eligible Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4444411
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Lawrence Street Combined Stormwater Sewer System Separation Project Description AAAAABBBBBCCCCD
-------------------
150,000600,000500,000500,000150,000
2,500,0001,700,0002,000,0006,350,0004,600,000
Total
6,350,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
50,00050,000
830,000500,000
2,000,0002,300,000
2,880,000
2,850,000
Future Years Future Years
50,00050,000
570,000500,000
1,670,0001,700,0003,420,0002,300,000
3,420,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
41,97741,97730,00039,941
69,941
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
714
29,210
29,924
2024 Actual2024 Actual
8,023 8,023
10,059
10,059
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
-
150,000600,000500,000500,000150,000150,000
2,500,0001,700,0002,000,0001,100,0004,600,0005,100,000
6,350,0006,350,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Sewer
(EPA)
Sewer
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
SDC
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The Mill Road Lift Station has been funded through housing grants to support the development of the Evans Vista project. This project has perviously been shown in the General Capital
projects and now is shown in sewer to appropriately represent the fund the work will be accounted within. The Lift Station also has the potential of serving Caswell Brown subject to
UGA expansion.Federal Grant for State Utility Grant (CHIP) for SewerSewer Operations (Local Facilities Charge)Jefferson County - Caswell BrownConsultantLand PurchaseMisc.Contruction
ContractConstruction Engineering Project Management City Aministration Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
1144
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Mill Road Lift Station Project Description
-----------------------
791
10,000
850,000200,000850,000450,000309,209
3,413,7004,473,7002,863,700
Total
4,473,700
Expenditures
Total Revenues
2,970
78,587
390,243382,075450,000189,724
3,413,7003,885,4992,863,700
3,885,499
Future Years Future Years
-
50,00050,000
400,000450,000400,000
450,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
3,151
50,00063,48150,00040,000
90,000
116,632
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
500,000500,000400,000100,000
500,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
3,151 3,151 8,227 5,291
27,785
41,304
DateDate
2024 Actual to 2024 Actual to
-
791
9,7577,9323,879
21,56817,92529,485
48,201
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
10,000
850,000200,000850,000450,000310,000310,000
3,413,7001,300,0002,863,7002,863,700
4,473,7004,473,700
Revised 9/24
Revised 10/24
Project Budget
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
-
-
10,000
770,000770,000310,000310,000
1,070,000
1,080,0001,080,000
Revised 7/23
Revised 7/23
Project Budget
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
200,000 170,000 805,000 805,000403,000 403,000
3,330,0002,710,0002,710,000
3,918,000
3,700,000.00
$ $ $
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $
Project Budget
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities not included
This project includes permitting, design and construction to replace or rehabilitate the off-shore portion of the existing wastewater treatment plant outfall system with a new outfall
and diffuser. The City has secured Department of Ecology loans to help construct this project. In 2023, Department of Ecology and City Staff worked collaboratively to reduce the loan
amount based on timelines. The City will have to re-apply for additional loan money in the future. The current budget shows no construction costs. These costs will be determined
with approved permits.Department of Ecology (ECY) Loan/GrantSewer System Development Charge (495)Sewer (411)Future Loan/Grant Design Engineering / Permitting Consultant Permitting and
Eng. ReportConsultant Engineering (Design and Bidding)Construction Contractor Project Management AdminMisc Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
1441
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Sewer Outfall Project Description ABCD
--------------------
99,00011,00034,000
790,000646,000155,000
3,100,0003,890,0002,945,000
3,890,000
Total Revenues
Total Expenditures
34,000
680,000646,000155,000
3,100,0002,945,000
3,780,000
3,780,000
Future Years Future Years
99,00011,000
110,000 110,000
110,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
EndEnd
2024 Estimate Year 2024 Estimate Year
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
99,00011,00034,000
790,000646,000745,000155,000200,000
3,100,0002,945,0002,945,000
3,890,0003,890,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
In the coming years the wastewater treatment plant will be too small to handle all of the sewage that the City produces. When this happens expansion is required to comply with the City's
NPDES permit. The first step in this expansion will be to build new aeration ditches and demolish the existing ones to make room for additional clarifiers. This is number F8 in the
Sewer Plan. In the near term there may be some changes to the current ditches to help with nutrient removal, that will need to be made.Sewer RatesFuture Sewer Bond or State Loans/Grants
Design Engineering / Permitting Pre-design and Engineering ReportConsultant Services and Permitting Construction Construction Contract Project Management Staff Administration Engineering
ReportStaff Administration DesignStaff Administration Construction Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
41
Oxidation Ditches - Near Term Upgrades Project Description RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
-----------------------
25,000
139,000110,000
1,289,0001,015,000
1,289,000
Total
1,289,000
Expenditures
Total Revenues
110,000
1,125,0001,015,000
1,125,000
1,125,000
Future Years Future Years
25,000
164,000139,000
164,000
164,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
50,000
150,000150,000100,000
150,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
-
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
25,000
139,000139,000110,000135,000
1,289,0001,015,0001,015,000
9/24
1,289,0001,289,000
Revised Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
100,000100,000940,000940,000100,000100,000
1,140,000
1,140,0001,140,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
The Wastewater Treatment Plant was constructed and put into service in 1994. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system has not been upgraded since this time and is
outdated. This technical system runs the plant with operator controls. This technical system is a key component of plant operation and needs to be replaced. Currently parts are no longer
being produced, thus this project needs to be addressed soon. This project is included in the General Sewer Plan as project number F6.Sewer Operations (411)Design Consultant (10%)Construction
ContractConstruction Engineering (10%)Project Management Staff Administration DesignStaff Administration Construction Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
SCADA Update Project Description ABBCD
-----------------------
75,00043,600
436,000436,000100,000217,400
436,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
75,00043,600
436,000436,000100,000217,400
436,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
75,00075,00043,60043,600
436,000100,000217,400317,400
436,000436,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
A section of pipe on Washington Street between Taylor and Filmore has suitcased and it at risk of total failure. The General Sewer Plan includes specifically includes this project number
SM10 as a result of the 2022 camera inspections of AC pipe. Sewer Operations - WW CollectionsIn house engineering supportDig Out and Replace Failed PipeSlip Lining Project Management
Admin Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Washington Street Collapsed Sewer Replacement Project Description
-----------------------
40,00052,00049,000
138,200461,200136,000
2,700,0002,838,2002,100,000
Total
2,838,200
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
--
93,20040,00049,000
136,000
1,970,0002,063,2001,850,000
2,075,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
$
-
32,748
730,000592,705308,282250,000
(137,295)
591,030
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
88,80326,000
126,197135,940
2,374,0002,374,0001,997,060
2,374,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
1,059
14,49625,550
155,031
181,640
14,496.22
to Date
2024 Actual
$
2024 Actual Year
19,252
182,295182,295152,918
172,170
Revenues
Prior Year Prior Year
Expenditures
40,00052,00049,000
138,200461,200461,200101,000
136,000
2,700,0002,100,0002,140,000
2,838,2002,838,200
Revised 10/24
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
35,00040,00052,00048,803
461,197 461,197 100,803
135,940
2,700,0001,997,0602,037,060
2,735,0002,735,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
After a section of asbestos concrete pipe collapsed during the December 27, 2022 King Tide event, the City evaluated the entire section of pipe between the Gaines Street Lift Station
and the Ferry Terminal and determined that replacement is necessary. This trunk pipeline serves all of Downtown and most of Uptown and thus is critical sewer infrastructure. The City
obtained a low interest loan in the amount of $2.7 million from the Public Works BoardSewer SDC (495)Public Works Trust Fund Loan/GrantDesign ConsultantConstruction ContractConstruction
Engineering Project Management Staff AdministrationStaff Construction Admin Project Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
41
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Water St. Sewer Main Replacement Project Description ABBCD
--------------------------
50,00090,00035,00025,000
300,000300,000100,000
300,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
-
Future Years Future Years
5,000
40,00040,00035,000
40,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
50,00090,00020,000
260,000260,000100,000
260,000
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
-
-
2024 Budget2024 Budget
7,389
36,11836,11836,468
43,857
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
-
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
50,00050,00090,00035,00025,00025,000
300,000100,000225,000
300,000300,000
9/24
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities - not eligible
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
A large rain storm in the spring of 2024 excentuated a problem at Logan Street, cause a pipe failure on the bluff near Kanu Drive, and washed out a bank along SR20. An emergency declaration
was passed by the City Council on April 15, 2024 to allow for design build solutions to expedite the process of addressing these three locations. The estimate at the Council meeting
was a cost of at least $200,000 for this challenging work. The rate model for storm included $100,000 for Logan Street. This budget illustrates a need of an additional $200,000. This
project includes the previous budgets as well as the other two locations. The Stormwater rate model includes $50,000 per year for misc. storm improvements as a contingency. This means
that stormwater reserves will be dipped into in order to address this cost. Stormwater Operations (412)RH2ENGINKanu DrLoganSR20 Project Management City Administration Project Contingency
Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
Emergency Storm Repairs 2024 Project Description AAAAABBBBBCCCCD
-------------------------------
98,57598,57550,000
50,000
Total
Expenditures
Total Revenues
-
Future Years Future Years
50,00050,00050,000
50,000
2025 Budget2025 Budget
-
-
Year EndYear End
2024 Estimate 2024 Estimate
50,00050,00050,000
50,000
2024 Budget2024 Budget
-
70
70
2024 Actual2024 Actual
-
48,57548,575
Revenues
Prior Year
Prior Year
Expenditures
--
50,00050,00050,000
50,00050,000
Project Budget
$ $
$ $ $ $ $
SubtotalSubtotalSubtotal
Utilities - not eligible
Design Engineering / PermittingConstruction
Miscellaneous capital repairs and replacement work comes up most years. The rate analysis includes $50,000 per year of miscellaneous and unforeseen capital improvements.Stormwater Operations
(412)Project ManagementProject Contingency Eligible for 1% for the Arts
4
RevenueTotal RevenueExpenseTotal Expense
General Stormwater Capital Replacement, Improvements, and Repairs Project Description AAAAABBBBBCCCCD
Agenda Bill AB24-185
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item: IX.C
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: John Mauro Date Submitted: December 10, 2024
Department: Administration Contact Phone: 360-379-5043
SUBJECT: Resolution 24-041 Adopting the 2025 State Legislative Agenda
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount:$
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: 010-011 GF - Mayor & Council
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Washington State legislative session starts on January 13, 2025. It is a long
session, expected to last 105 days through April 27, 2025. Each year, the City prepares
a legislative agenda to help shape state policy and funding decisions for maximum
benefit to Port Townsend’s current and future residents and in alignment with our
strategic workplan. Staff have prepared a draft legislative agenda for this session, and it
was workshopped at the December 9 City Council workshop meeting.
The 2025 legislative agenda proposed here includes the same three priority areas of
housing, transportation and climate action that were consistent priorities over the
previous five years. The proposed legislative agenda (Attachment 1) covers thosethree
key prioritiesand the following top-line priorities:
Housing: Allow a tax on vacant land to discourage land banking, create more
fairness, and deliver needed infrastructure improvements and incentivize bringing
lands into the market for needed housing in urban areas.
Transportation: Regional SR19/20 Mill Road Roundabout and Jacob Miller
Safety and Economic Development Project: Provide $500,000 for preliminary
design to help facilitate construction funding in a future state revenue package.
Climate Action:Incentivize urban density to decrease vehicle miles traveled by
building on middle housing legislation in areas traditionally dedicated to single-
family detached housing.
Beyond those top-line priorities, the proposed agenda includes additional requests also
under those three categories for which we are looking for state support.
Furthermore, in addition to the three areas of consistent legislative focus for the City, a
fourth request was suggested regarding Fort Worden State Park. The top request is:
Provide steady capital funding to properly confront deferred campus
maintenance and ensure the $87 million of regional economic impact from Fort
Worden State Park is not squandered.
Changes were made to the draft priorities, incorporating Council suggestions made at
the December 9 workshop.
Finally, the proposed legislative agenda acknowledges support for state and local
partnerships, as the City’s proposed priorities are again nested vertically and consistent
with regional, state and federal priorities. Specifically, it calls out support for the
priorities of the Association of Washington Cities, the North Olympic Legislative Alliance,
the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization, and our three
Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG) partners, the Port of Port Townsend,
Jefferson County, and Jefferson County PUD #1.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 24-041
2. Proposed Legislative Agenda
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Resolution 24-041 Adopting the 2025
State Legislative Agenda and Direct the City Manager to Communicate the Agenda to
Our State Legislative Delegation and Agency Partners
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Resolution 24-041
RESOLUTION NO. 24-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE CITY’S 2025 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
WHEREAS, the actions of the Washington State Legislature in respect to local
government issues, services, and funding have a profound effect on the City’s ability to provide
adequate local services to its residents; and
WHEREAS, Port Townsend benefits from nurturing strong relationships with our
legislators and agency partners, who have together provided significant benefits to our residents;
and
WHEREAS, the Port Townsend City Council believes that it is appropriate and important
to communicate its position regarding issues affecting the City and local government that may
come before the State Legislature during the 2025 legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council adopts the 2025 Legislative Agenda as set forth at Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Manager shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the 24th Legislative
District representatives and to other regional government entities. Additionally, the City
Manager shall continue to work with the other regional government entities to advocate for
regional needs as well as City priorities.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof,
th
day of December 2024.
held this 16
________________________________________
David Faber
Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
DRAFT City of Port Townsend 2025State Legislative Agenda
Workshoppedat Port Townsend City Council on 12/9/24 and to consider by resolution on 12/16/24
1.Housing
Top Request:
State Tax Reform: Allow a tax on vacant land to discourage land banking, create more
fairness, and deliver needed infrastructure improvements and incentivize needed infill
housing in urban areas.
Additional Requests:
Lift the escalating pressures on local governments in dealing humanely and effectively with
homelessness and the suite of complex structural issues at the state and federal levels. Fund
intervention and direct service provision.
Allocate and expand CHIP grants to include eligibility for transportation mitigation.
Scrutinize positive and negative impacts from changes to RCW 58.17 and 36.70.B to ensure
positive outcomes for housing and reduceunnecessary administrative burden.
Expand definition of affordable housing to allow public subsidy to support middle-income
housing. For instance, increase Area Median Income (AMI) threshold to 150% or replace AMI
with an affordability index that affects a variety of subsidies like MFTE, tax increment financing,
fee waivers/deferrals/exemptions, and affordable housing sales tax funding eligibility.
Allow local governments to assess affordable housing impact fees as part of the GMA.
Provide greater tools and authority for local municipalities to address escalating rents by enacting
rent stabilization to ensure housing stability.
2.Transportation
Top Request:
Regional SR19/20Mill Road Roundabout and Jacob Miller Safety and Economic
Development Project: Provide $500,000for preliminary designto help facilitate
construction funding in a future state revenue package.
Additional Request:
Protect and enhance the Port Townsend-Coupeville and Edmonds-Kingston Ferry Service as an
important segment of the maritime highway and a critical economic connector to and from Port
Townsendand the Olympic Peninsula. Over the coming years, consider enhancements of ferry
docks and load/unload areas to gain efficiencies, access, and better use of the ferry systemas
well as larger hybrid-electric vessels to provide better service and address financial and technical
challenges of converting existing 64-car diesel-mechanical boats to hybrid-electric.
3.Climate Action
Top Request:
Incentivize urban density to decrease vehicle miles traveled by building on middle
housing legislation in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing.
Additional Requests:
Provide more electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure incentives and grant opportunitiesfor municipal
fleet conversion.
Increase active mode and transit trips to reduce our region’s #1 climate pollutant.
Develop and prioritize capital funding for climate resilient infrastructure designand construction.
4.Fort Worden State Park
Top Request:
Provide steady capital funding to properly confront deferred campus maintenance and
ensure the $87 million of regional economic impact from Fort Worden State Park is not
squandered.
Additional Request:
Explore “buying out” legacy Land Conservation Water Fund payments to allow for sensible
enhancements to accommodation/housing stock and enhance the value-generation of the Fort.
The City of Port Townsend actively supports the legislative agendas of our key partners, including Jefferson
County, the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District #1, the North Olympic Legislative
Alliance (NOLA), the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (PRTPO)
Contact: City Manager John Mauro, jmauro@cityofpt.us 360.531.2916
DRAFT Proposed City of Port Townsend 2025State Legislative Agenda
To wWorkshoppedat Port Townsend City Council on 12/9/24 and to consider by resolution on
12/16/24
1.Housing
Top Request:
State Tax Reform: Allow a tax on vacant land to discourage land banking, create more
fairness, and deliver needed infrastructure improvements and incentivize bringing
lands into the market for needed infill housing in urban areas.
Additional Requests:
Lift the escalating pressures on local governments in dealing humanely and effectively with
homelessness and the suite of complex structural issues at the state and federal levels. Fund
intervention and direct service provision.
Allocate and expand CHIP grants to include eligibility for transportation mitigation.
(Link to white paper, street master plan, Evans Vista)
Scrutinize positive and negative impacts from changes to RCW 58.17 and 36.70.B to ensure
positive outcomes for housing and not reduceunnecessary additional administrative burden.
Lift the escalating pressures on local governments in dealing humanely and effectively with
homelessness and the suite of complex structural issues at the state and federal levels. Fund
intervention and direct service provision.
Expand definition of affordable housing to allow public subsidy to support middle-income
housing. For instance, increase Area Median Income (AMI) threshold to 150% (or beyond 80%
for rural communities) or replace AMI with an affordability index that affects a variety of
subsidies like MFTE, tax increment financing, fee waivers/deferrals/exemptions, and affordable
housing sales tax funding eligibility.
Allow local governments to assess affordable housing impact fees as part of the GMA.
Provide greater tools and authority for local municipalities to address escalating rentsby enacting
rent stabilization to ensure housing stability.
2.Transportation
Top Request:
Regional SR19/20Mill Road Roundabout and Jacob Miller Safety and Economic
Development Project: Provide $500,000for preliminary designto help facilitate
construction funding in a future state revenue package.
Additional Request:
Protect and enhance the Port Townsend-Coupeville and Edmonds-Kingston Ferry Service as an
important segment of the maritime highway and a critical economic connector to and from Port
Townsendand the Olympic Peninsula. Over the coming years, consider enhancements of ferry
docks and load/unload areas to gain efficiencies, access, and better use of the ferry systemas
well as larger hybrid-electric vessels to provide better service and address financial and technical
challenges of converting existing 64-car diesel-mechanical boats to hybrid-electric.
3.Climate Action
Top Request:
Incentivize urban density to decrease vehicle miles traveled by building on middle
housing legislation in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing.
Additional Requests:
Provide more electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure incentives and grant opportunitiesfor municipal
fleet conversion.
Increase active mode and transit trips to reduce our region’s #1 climate pollutant.
Develop and prioritize capital funding for climate resilient infrastructure designand construction.
4.Fort Worden State Park
Top Request:
Provide steady capital funding to properly confront deferred campus maintenance and
ensure the $87 million of regional economic impact from Fort Worden State Park is not
squandered.
Additional Request:
Consider Explore“buying out” legacy Land Conservation Water Fund payments to allow for
sensibleenhancements to accommodation/housing stock and enhance the value-generation of
the Fort.
The City of Port Townsend actively supports the legislative agendas of our key partners, including Jefferson
County, the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District #1, the North Olympic Legislative
Alliance (NOLA), the Fort Worden Public Development Authority, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC),
and Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO)
Contact: City Manager John Mauro, jmauro@cityofpt.us 360.531.2916
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2025 AWC legislative agenda
The following items are the official 2025 City Legislative Priorities as adopted by the AWC Board.
2025 City Legislative Priorities
distributions to cities and town in addition to grant
Fiscal sustainability
opportunities.
Revise the property tax cap to tie it to inflation, up
Develop new fiscal tools to build infrastructure to
to 3%, so that local elected officials can adjust
support housing development and growth
the local property tax rate to better serve their
including increased funding for the Connecting
communities.
Housing and Infrastructure Program (CHIP).
Public safety
Expand cities’ ability and flexibility to use REET
Support efforts to prevent and address juvenile
for additional capital needs including
crime, including expansion of juvenile behavioral
maintenance as well as to support affordable
health treatment capacity and state correctional
housing. Pursue other flexibility options including
capacity.
additional REET authority, harmonizing REET 1
Enhance officer training through continued state & 2, and the ability to set a progressive rate
model similar to the one the state has adopted.
funding of 100% of Basic Law Enforcement
Academy (BLEA) costs; and expansion of
Increasing housing supply
existing regional academies and establishing
Support Real Estate Transfer Tax dedicated to
new regional academies; and replacement the
funding affordable housing.
outdated Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC)
Explore new funding options for needs along the
main facility.
housing continuum, including home ownership
Increase funding to meet local public safety
and senior housing
needs including additional direct state funding
Explore dedication of existing revenues to
opportunities and enhancing the existing local
housing purposes including insuring that funding
public safety sales tax and allowing for
is available for small and medium-sized cities
councilmanic implementation.
and towns in both eastern and western
Support creation of programs designed to
Washington.
improve law enforcement retention, such as state
supported law enforcement officer wellness and Increase behavioral health treatment capacity
injury prevention programs. statewide
Support efforts to reduce gun violence including Expand funding for grants to establish and
additional local options for regulation of firearms support ongoing funding for local behavioral
in certain public spaces. Support strengthening health crisis co-responder programs. Support
prosecutors’ ability to enforce unlawful additional training and certification and workforce
possession of firearms. development for co-responders.
eek increased investments in community
S
Infrastructure investment
behavioral health treatment funding – both capital
Advocate for direct and meaningful investments
start-up and operational expenses; support
in traditional local infrastructure (such as drinking
expansion of continuum of treatment capacity,
water, wastewater, and stormwater systems) for
from crisis stabilization to inpatient to outpatient;
operations and maintenance of aging systems,
support continued expansion of forensic
including expanded and reliable funding for the
behavioral health treatment capacity; support
Public Works Assistance Account.
additional mental health support for students
Support sustainable state transportation revenue
Support efforts to increase behavioral health
that provides funding for local preservation,
workforce, including additional training
maintenance, and operations including direct
opportunities for co-responders.
Issues that are significant to cities
IndigentdefenseHomelessness response
The State Supreme Court is considering new Support encampment resolution work in cities
reduced case load standards for indigent and private lands. Advocate for increased state
defense. Cities support a separate and more funding for encampment removal on local right of
detailed analysis of the current state of indigent ways.
defense for misdemeanor cases to determine
Support increased state investment in
what changes in the standard are warranted.
emergency and transitional housing.
Cities also seek enhanced state funding for
Product stewardship for packaging (WRAP Act)
indigent defense, and workforce development for
Support proposals to establish a product
prosecutors and public defenders.
stewardship framework for packaging to reduce
Organized retail theft
the impact on local solid waste programs.
Support additional prosecutorial and law
Reduce city liability exposure
enforcement resources to address retail theft.
Protect against liability expansion and new
Incentivize condominium construction
policies that would drive additional claims and
Work with coalition to support further progress in
litigation increasing costs especially in the area of
the development of condominiums. Seek a study
law enforcement and public safety, and human
of liability issues to develop recommendations to
resources.
address barriers to construction of new
Explore tort reforms that would reduce liability
condominiums.
and related costs for cities particularly in the area
of traffic related claims.
Public records
Continue to pursue updates to the Public
Nutrient General Permit
Records Act (PRA) to reduce the impacts of
Continue effort to gain state support for
vexation litigation and vexatious requestors.
investments to update Marine Dissolved Oxygen
Criteria last set in 1967.
Preserve manufactured home parks
Advocate for more funding to support tenant
Increase availability of affordable and accessible
acquisition of manufacture home parks including
childcare
extending the existing 70-day purchase window.
Support efforts to increase affordable childcare
Expand CHIP program to cover septic
access statewide, including reducing barriers for
conversions in parks.
providers; construction of new facilities,
increasing workforce development, increasing
Fish passage
access for state subsidized childcare slots, and
Support inclusion of local fish barrier correction
efforts to increase childcare availability in rural
investments in any state transportation
areas.
investments.
Support full funding of Brian Abbott Fish Barrier
Board list.
Issues that cities support
TaxcodestructuralchangesFirst responder mental wellness
Support efforts to review and revise both state Support efforts to increase programs to improve
and local tax structures such that they rely less first responder mental well-being and evaluate
on regressive revenue options. Changes to the current approach to workers compensation
state tax structure should not negatively impact claims to focus on prevention and return to work
cities’ revenue authority and should allow cities options and reduction of PTSD claims. Evaluate
revenue flexibility to address their community’s the process for responding to PTSD claims to
needs. improve outcomes.
Elections
Therapeutic courts, community courts, diversion
Support policies that preserve community
programs
decision-making and input regarding how local
Support continued and expanded operational
elections are administered.
grant funding, as well as dedicated ongoing
Increase digital equity and accessibility
operational funding for municipal therapeutic
statewide
courts, community courts, and diversion
programs. Advocate for statewide funding that supports
affordable connectivity.
B&O tax on royalties
Support policies that increase digital literacy and
Support clarification of how to apply B&O taxes
adoption.
to business revenue related to royalties.
Electrical grid stability
Asylum seeker and migrant assistance
Support policies that enhance stability and
Advocate for support for additional assistance for
productivity of the electrical grid as electrification
arriving migrants and asylum seekers including
of transportation and other arenas increases
centralize state efforts to provide case
demand.
management resources. Support efforts to
reduce impacts on cities that are experiencing Increase tools for annexation
high-numbers of unsupported asylee and migrant
Create new financial incentives to encourage
arrivals.
municipal annexations
Balancing employee leave and benefits
Ensure better coordination of development
requirements
standards in unincorporated UGAs and cities to
Seek opportunities to balance costs and reduce facilitate future annexations
unintended impacts on employers from
equire county to apply city development
R
expansion of leave laws and other proposed
standards in unincorporated UGA to facilitate
employee benefit enhancements.
future annexations.
Public meetings
Amend the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)
Explore Open Public Meeting Act (OPMA)
Explore efforts to reform the Involuntary
updates to help address the trend of increasing
Treatment Act to allow for expanded use of ITA
disruptive activities and hate speech during
holds for individuals who consistently refuse
public meetings.
necessary treatment.
Emergency management and response
Firefighter safety and electrification response
Expand support to cities for prevention, planning,
The increase in electrification including electric
response, and recovery for wildfire and other
vehicles (EV) and electric storage systems (ESS)
natural disasters.
as created new challenges for the fire service.
Provide 100% reimbursement to cities that Support efforts to provided new and increased
provide firefighting support for state wildland fire training on best practices for responding to EV
deployments. Currently, the state only provides and ESS fires.
70-75% reimbursement which disincentivizes city
State Crime Lab
fire service participation.
Increase resources for the state crime lab to
ensure timely processing of evidence.
Agenda Bill AB24-
Meeting Date: December 16, 2023
Agenda Item: X.A
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Jodi Adams/Emma BolinDate Submitted: 12/11/2023
Department: Finance/PCD Contact Phone: 360-390-4048
SUBJECT: Resolution 24-042Updating and Providing for Planning and Community
Development Department Fees
CATEGORY:BUDGET IMPACT:
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount: $
Staff ReportOrdinanceIncluded in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City periodically reviews and recommends any needed changes to all rates and
fees to the City Council. Resolution No. 21-065 authorizes the Finance Director and the
Planning and Community Development Director to review and adjust the hourly rate and
other building permit flat rate fees by the annual percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index for All-Urban Consumers (CPI-U) June to June rounded to the nearest
whole dollar. The CPI index was reported at 3% for the June-to-June period. The
Building Permit fee schedules are based upon Resolution 21-065 that authorized CPI
adjustments and the adoption of a valuation table from August of 2022 ICC Building
Valuation Data. The Land Use Permit fee schedule is based upon Resolution 19-084,
which also authorized CPI adjustments.
In addition to the inflationary increase, staff recommends changes, shown with line in on
Exhibit A:
1.Increasing the technology fee from 2 to 5%.**
2.Adding a Critical Area Sign fabrication fee.
3.Clarifying permit review fees collected for East Jefferson Fire Rescue on
multi-part permit reviews such as plats.
4.Implementing a bond application fee to recoup administrative time.
5.Modifying mechanical commercial permit fees to allow the Building Official to
determine charges based on fixture or valuation.
6.Housekeeping to fix error, increasing single family dwelling standard site plan
adaptation plan review fees to correctly calculate 2.5x rate.
**Since 2010 the City has charged a 2% technology fee on permits, long before
Smartgov, the City’s permit database, was implemented. Unfortunately, with
reoccurring costs associated with digital permitting, technology fees collected are
insufficient.
Fee collection reporting for 2024 through 10/30/2024 shows the City only
collected $11,484.78. Over the past eight years, the average annual collection is
only $9,220.
A 2% tech fee won’t cover our annual expenses, which include:
$19,044.50 per year: Smartgov SAAS subscription
$ 1,440.00 Bluebeam Revu maintenance
$ 2,500.00 Smartgov Bluebeam Prime Connector
$22,984.50 Total
Staff recommend increasing the technology fee to 5% to cover these costs in
addition to inflationary charges. This is consistent with Jefferson County and
other jurisdictions such as Snohomish County, Bothell, and Seattle. Jefferson
County is an important comparator that our local contractors are familiar with. A
comparison of Exhibit A to Exhibit B shows the difference with a higher
technology fee.
Jefferson County fee study model
Many of the City’s fees are modeled after Jefferson County because the County
did a fee study in 2014. City Resolution 14-007 states
“While the adoption of a revised valuation schedule is fairly prescribed (i.e. ICC
provides the data), the methodology supporting revisions of hourly rates can vary
by jurisdiction. Fortunately, Jefferson County has recently assessed costs
associated with permit processing within our county. The City believes that it is
appropriate to have consistent fees for similar services in our community and has
adopted this analysis as the basis for the proposed hourly fee increase.”
Jefferson County completed a fee study in 2024. Staff contemplates investigating
a fee overhaul for 2026. The county’s fee study may be valuable again as it was
in 2014.
The adoption of Resolution 24-XXXprovides the rates and fees for the next fiscal year,
which helps to ensure that the City’s costs are reimbursed by the benefiting party. This
is critical to sound financial management. Per the City’s Comprehensive Financial
management Policy Guidelines, where direct beneficiaries of a City program or services
can be identified, fees will be established to recover the costs of that program or
service. Fees will also be set in a manner that protects taxpayers from subsidizing
special service users. A fee shall be charged for any service that benefits limited
interests with the community, except for human needs type services to persons with
limited ability to pay. In other words, this process is important because general taxes
should not subsidize a private benefit or limited interests.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 24-042
2. Exhibit A 2025 2025 Building Fees Markup and Land use fees markup with
5% technology fee
3. Exhibit B 2025Land use fees markupwith 2% technology fee
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve Resolution 24-042 Updating and
Providing for Planning and Community Development Department Fees
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Resolution 24-042
Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 24-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, UPDATING AND PROVIDING FOR BUILDING AND PLANNING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, on recommendation of the
City Manager and City Planning and Community Development Director, determines it
appropriate to update fees established in Resolution 11-041 (approved December 19, 2011) and
updated in Resolution 14-007 (approved March 17, 2014) as set forth in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Resolutions 19-084 and 21-065, authorized the City Finance and
Technology Services and Planning and Community Development Directors to update fees based
on Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers (CPI-U) June to June rounded to the nearest
whole dollar.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. New Fees Established.
Effective January 1, 2025 the fees for various Public Works Department and Planning
and Community Development fees, as set forth in Exhibits A (attached hereto and
incorporated by reference) are hereby established (and prior fees are rescinded).
SECTION 2. Severability.
If any provision of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held
invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, or the application of the provision to other
persons or circumstances is not affected.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held
this 16th day of December 2024.
______________________________
David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
City of Port Townsend
Fee List 2024 (Reso. 19-084)
City of Port Townsend, Planning and Community Development
250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360.385.3000 www.cityofpt.us
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE
Land Use Fees - Fees associated with land use and planning services shall be as specified in the table below. In general, fees
are calculated as follows: Land Use Base Fee (as listed in Part A) + SEPA(State Environmental Policy Act) Fee, if applicable
(Part B) + Noticing Fees (Part C) = Total. Please note that each application is unique and thus, actual costs may vary.For
example: 1) The base permit fee in Part A and B is a minimum fee- if actual staff review time is exceeded, the City will notify
the applicant and begin billing at $102/hr. 2) Review by City Engineering Department Staff of land use projects will be billed
at $102/hr to cover actual costs incurred. Estimates will be made available upon request. 3) Any costs incurred from the
need to use outside consultants shall be in addition to fees listed and are the responsibility of the applicant. 4) The City
charges $500 upfront for applications requiring a hearing before the Hearings Examiner. If the actual cost is less or more the
difference will be refunded or billed. 5) Any recording fees incurred shall be the responsibility of the applicant . 6) Minimum
fees are paid at time of application; any additional fees must be paid within 30-days of billing unless the City pre-approves
other arrangements. The City may place permits on hold and the application processing timeline may be held in abeyance
pending payment of fees. 7) See footnote 1 on page 18 for process if fees are disputed.
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
ADDITIONAL REVIEW FEES
Additional Review Fees,
the base permit fee is a
minimum; if actual staff
review time is exceeded,
2$102.001$102.00
the city will notify the
applicant and begin
billing at $102/hr.(1)
BINDING SITE PLAN
Binding Site Plan, Mixed
3I-A$2,040.0020$102.00$10.00$2,152.00
Use/ Commercial
Binding Site Plan,
4I$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
modification or
amendment
Binding Site Plan,
5I-A$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
Residential
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Comprehensive Plan -
Formal Amendments by
Government/ jurisdiction
(Rezones or Subarea Plan
Amendments or
Shoreline Master
6VTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Program Amendment).
NOTE: Applications will
require third party
review. Contact city
staff to determine
applicable fees.
Comprehensive Plan -
Formal Amendments by
non-government/
jurisdiction (Rezones or
Subarea Plan
7Amendments or V$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
Shoreline Master
Program Amendment).
NOTE: Applicant must
also pay for SEPA, see
page 12.
No charge -
may or
Comprehensive Plan
8Vmay not
Amendment, Suggested
get on the
docket
CONDITIONAL USE
Conditional Use, Major.
9III$2,550.0025$127.50$10.00$500.00$3,187.50
See definition in PTMC
17.08.020.
Conditional Use, Minor.
10II$714.007$35.70$10.00$759.70
See definition in PTMC
17.08.020.
Conditional Use
11II$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Modification
COTTAGE HOUSING
12Cottage HousingIA$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Cottage Housing,
Administrative Review
13 with Advisory II$3,060.0030$153.00$10.00$3,223.00
Committee, if requested
by applicant
CRITICAL AREAS
Critical Area - Major. See
15II$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
definition in PTMC
19.05.040.
Critical Area Advance
16II$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
Determination
Critical Area Reasonable
Use Exception. NOTE:
The base fee is in
17II$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
addition to the Major
Critical Area permit and
shall not be halved.
Critical Area Waiver. Per
PTMC
18I$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
19.05.040.E.j:(footnote 4
page 18)
Critical Area, Minor. See
I$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
definition in PTMC
19.05.040.
Flood Development
I-A$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Permit
Flood Development
II$714.007$35.70$10.00$759.70
Permit Variance
Habitat Assessment
19$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
Required per PTMC
16.08.130(F)
DESIGN REVIEW
Design Review -
20Administrative only per I-A$51.000.5$5.00$3.00$59.00
PTMC 17.30.020(4)
Historic Residential
21$0.00$5.00$3.00$8.00
Departure Request:
22I-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Administrative Only
Secondary Home
23I-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Administrative Only
Primary Home
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
24I-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Administrative only
Pivotal Home
25Secondary HomeII$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
26Primary HomeII$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
27Pivotal HomeII$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
Design Review- Minor
Requiring HPC
281-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Committee review per
PTMC 17.30.020
Design Review - Major
Commercial and Major
HPC Review - Note: all
29commercial projects in II$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
excess of 10,000 square
feet are considered
Major projects.
30 Pivotal HomeII$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
Multi-family Review -
31I-A$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Track 1 per definition in
PTMC 17.46.030
Multi-family Review -
32I-A$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
Track 2 per definition in
PTMC 17.46.030
36Special Valuation:
37 ResidentialI-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Commercial
38I-A$408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
HOME OCCUPATION
Home Occupation
39I$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
LONG PLAT
Long Plat Amendment/
Alteration - Major - See
40III$2,550.0025$127.50$10.00$500.00$2,687.50
definition PTMC
18.16.090
Long Plat Amendment/
Alteration - Minor- See
41I$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
definition PTMC
18.16.090
42III$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
Long Plat or Extension
43IV$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
Long Plat, Final
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Long Plat, Preliminary, -
Final plat fee will be paid
44III$5,100.0050$255.00$10.00$500.00$5,865.00
later (see Long Plat,
Final)
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Lot Line Adjustment
Type I - no reorientation;
45I$408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
move lot line in parallel
Lot Line Adjustment
46II$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
Type II
LOTS OF RECORD
Lots of Record (2 - 9 lots)
47I-A$408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
Lots of Record (single
48I-A$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
lot)
PLAT VACATION
Plat Vacation
49III$2,652.0026$132.60$10.00$500.00$3,294.60
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
PUD (Planned Unit
Development) -
Preliminary. PUDs are
not subject to associate
50III$5,100.0050$255.00$10.00$500.00$5,865.00
subdivision fees (short
plat, long plat, binding
site plan). Fee for "PUD
Final" to be paid later.
PUD Amendment/
Alteration - Major (as
51III$2,550.0025$127.50$10.00$500.00$3,187.50
defined in PTMC
17.32.130).
PUD Amendment/
Alteration - Minor (as
52I$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
defined in PTMC
17.32.130).
53PUD, FinalIV$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
RECORDING FEES
Recording Fees - the
applicant shall pay the
54Actual Cost
cost of all recording fees.
SHORELINES
55I-A$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Shoreline Exemption
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Shoreline Master
Program Amendments.
56V$3.00
See Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Shoreline Substantial
57`III$1,224.0012$61.20$10.00$500.00$1,795.20
Development Permit -
Conditional
Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit -
58II$816.008$40.80$10.00$866.80
Minor as defined in SMP
Section 10.4.1
Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit -
59III$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$500.00$1,581.00
Major as defined in SMP
Section 10.4.1
Shoreline Variance,
60II$816.008$40.80$10.00$866.80
Minor. (See definition
SMP 10.7.2)
Shoreline Variance,
61III$816.008$40.80$10.00$500.00$1,366.80
Major. (See definition
SMP 10.7.3)
Shoreline Permit
62II$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Revision
SHORT PLAT
63Short Plat AmendmentI$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
Short Plat Approval, Final
64I$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
for 3-9 lots
65Short Plat ExtensionII$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Short Plat Preliminary -
2 lots. Note: Final Plat
66II$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
fee included in these
fees.
Short Plat, Preliminary -
3 - 9 lots. Will also need
67II$3,672.0036$183.60$10.00$3,865.60
to pay Short Plat Final
fees.
UNIT LOT SUBDIVISION
Unit Lot subdivsions less
than one acre Note:
Final Plat fee included in
68II$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
these fees. Alterations of
previous ULS follow a
short plat alteration fee
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
If a public hearing is
69III$4,488.0044$224.40$10.00$500.00$5,222.40
requested under RCW
58.17.095(3).
Unit lot subdivisions one
acre or greater. Note:
Final Plat fee not
70included see Line 71. III$5,100.0050$255.00$10.00$500.00$5,865.00
Alterations of previous
ULS follow a subdivsion
plat alteration fee.
Final Unit Lot Subdivision
71I$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
TINY HOUSES ON WHEELS
Tiny House on Wheel
Community (requires
Conditional Use Permit,
see #9 Major CUP +
Binding Site Plan or Unit
Lot Subdivision)
Tiny House on Wheel
Placement Permit (as
72IA$306.003$51.00$360.00
ADU or in a Community)
SIGN PERMIT
Sign Permits (Note: if in
Historic District, Design
73I$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Review is also required)
74Departure Permanent IA$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
Seasonal Temporary Sign
75I$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Departure (up to 9
months)
Temporary Sign
76I$51.000.5$5.00$3.00$59.00
Departure (15 days or
less)
Sims to Kearney LIS
(Local Information Sign)
Project and M.I.S.
77I$102.001$5.10$0.00$107.10
(Merchant Information
systems) program -
Annual fee
78Sign VarianceII$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
STREET VACATION
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Street Vacation
(A ppraisal Deposit of
2,000 to be made by
separate check and
79V$612.006$30.60$10.00$652.60
receipted in Finance
w/cover memo.
Proceeds to be used to
pay for appraisa l.).
TEMPORARY USE
80Temporary UseI$153.001.5$7.65$7.75$168.40
Temporary Use re-
81I$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
established from prior
year, no change
82$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
**Plus annual permit fee
of $350.00
TREE CONSERVATION
Tree Conservation
83
Permit Approval:
Affecting 40,000 square
84II$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
feet land area or less
Affecting in excess of
40,000 square feet land
85II$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
area but not exceeding
five acres
Affecting land area of
86II$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
five acres or more
Tree Removal - Forest
Practice (Combined with
statement of intent not
87I-A$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
to convert commercial
forest lands PTMC
19.06.060 E)
Tree Permit/Plan -
88$204.00$10.20$10.00$224.20
Minor Modification to I-A2
Approved
Tree Removal - Written
89$102.00$5.10$5.00$112.10
I-A1
Exemption
VARIANCE
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Variance, major - (new
buildings). NOTE: this is
90not a Shoreline variance. III$2,550.0025$127.50$10.00$500.00$3,187.50
See Variance definition
in PTMC 17.08.070.
Variance, minor (existing
buildings). See Minor
91$714.00$35.70$10.00$759.70
II7
Variance definition in
PTMC 17.08.070.
WIRELESS FACILITY
92Wireless FacilityI$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
93Wireless FacilityII$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
94Wireless FacilityIII$4,590.0045$229.50$10.00$500.00$5,329.50
ZONING / CODE REVISIONS
Zoning/Land Use Code
Text Revisions - NOTE:
95$1,020.00$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
v10
applicant must also pay
for SEPA
PART B - SEPA
96SEPA Addendum $408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
SEPA Checklist review for
short subdivisions and
other exempt projects, if
DSD Director believes
97$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
may include non-SEPA
exempt actions ($ to be
credited)
SEPA Environmental
Type III parent
98$1,632.0016$81.60$10.00$1,723.60
Checklist Threshold
file
Determination, Major
SEPA Environmental
Type I or II
99$816.008$40.80$10.00$866.80
Checklist Threshold
parent file
Determination, Minor
SEPA Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS);
100$1,020.0010$51.00$10.00$1,081.00
see PTMC 19.04 Article
IV. (plus consultant
costs.)
PART C - LAND USE NOTCING FEES
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Noticing is based upon
Second Notice
the Highest permit type
Paper - SEPA Third
(in Part A) and whether
Notice Board
Notice - MailingThreshold Notice - Total
or not SEPA is required
Deposit
NOADeterminatioHearing
(Part B).
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Type IA/ I typically no
101$0 $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
notice unless, see below
Type IA, I (involving
multifamily design
review 5-9 units, R-III
Cottage Housing, or
102$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$375.00
SEPA) (If SEPA is not
required or if Optional
DNS process is used,
Waive $100 Second
Notice)
103$50 $75.00$125.00
Type II
Type II (involving
shoreline permits,
cottage housing, short
subdivision or SEPA) (If
104$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$375.00
SEPA is not required, or
if the Optional DNS
process is used, Waive
$100 Second Notice)
Type III (includes NOA,
SEPA Threshold, Hearing
Notice) (If SEPA is not
105$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$100.00$475.00
required, or if the
Optional DNS process is
used, Waive $100
Second Notice)
Noticing is based upon
2nd Notice -
the Highest permit type
Paper SEPA Third
(in Part A) and whether
Notice Board
Notice- MailingThreshold Notice- Total
or not SEPA is required
Deposit
NOADeterminatioHearing
(Part B).
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106Type IV$0 $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
107Type V - Site Specific$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$100.00$475.00
108$0 $150.00$0.00$100.00$100.00$350.00
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Type V- Street Vacation
109$50 $150.00$25.00$225.00
SEPA Addendum
110$75.00$100.00$175.00
requiring notice
Additional Notice and
publication - required by
111$0.00
changes initiated by
applicant
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION FEES
Project Review of Land
112$102.001
Use Permit Applications
STREET / SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP)
113Permit Fee$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Plan Review (plus
114$408.004$408.00
$102/hr over four hrs.)
5% of
Inspection Fees (the
estimated
115engineer of record shall
project
provide a cost estimate)
costs
MINOR IMPROVEMENT PERMIT (MIP)
Permit Fee (includes
116$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
inspection fee: $102)
Re-Inspection for
117
corrections
Latecomers Agreement
Processing Fee (plus
118$102/hr. over four $408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
hrs)(County Recording
fees are not included)
Inspection not
$102.00
1191
specifically listed
Plan review for changes
120$102.001
to approved plans
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Appeal fee for
administrative decision
(plus $102/hr over four
121I, I-A, II SEPA$408.004$20.40$10.00$438.40
hrs). (Hearing Examiner
fee may also apply - see
below)
Appeal to Hearings
Examiner (if the actual
cost is less or more the
121difference will be I, I-A, II$0.00$500.00Actual Cost
refunded or billed.
(Appeal fee also applies -
see above)
122Bond Application$102.00$5.10$5.00$112.10
staff review time
123$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
exceeds 5 hrs., additional
staff time will be billed at
$102/hr.
124$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
one year extension
Variance under PTMC
125$1,224 12$61.20$10.00$1,234.00
Titles 12 and 13
Waiver request under
126$714 7$35.70$10.00$45.70
PTMC Title 12 and 13
127$510.005$510.00
County
OTHER FEES
Additional Inspection
128$102.001$102.00
Fees (per site visit)
Addressing (per address
129$51.000.5$51.00
assigned)
Accessory Dwelling Unit:
130$0.00
131$51.000.5$51.00
Address
132$102.001$102.00
Inspection
133$102.001$102.00
Notice to Title
134$15.00$15.00
Critical Area Sign
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Customer Assistance
Meetings (CAM) (plus
135$204.002$10.20$10.00$224.20
$102/hr over two hrs) (5)
Director's Interpretation
136$150.00$150.00
137Recording FeesActual Cost
Legal Document
preparation (minimum
138$102.001$102.00
fee plus $100 per hr for
any City Attorney time)
Letter to Assessor ,
Zoning Compliance
Letter, or Statement of
138$102.001$5.10$5.00$112.10
Restrictions (Plus
$102/hr. for each
additional hour of staff
time.)
Pre-application, for
projects that will require
139I or II$306.003$15.30$10.00$331.30
Type I or II permits (plus
$102/hr over three hrs)
Pre-application, for
projects that will require
140III$510.005$25.50$10.00$545.50
Type III permits (plus
$102/hr over five hrs)
Waiver Request (per
141item; unless specified $306 3$15.30$10.00$331.30
elsewhere)
ENHANCED CAPACITY PERMIT REVIEW
Actual cost
142Shoreline Permit review+ base
permit fees
Actual cost
143Critical Area Review+ base
permit fees
144Special Study Third PartyAt cost
Actual cost
Public Works Site Plan
145+ base
Review
permit fees
STREET USE PERMIT FEES
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Base Annual Sq Tech Fee Record Fee
Renewal Notes
Street Use PermitTotal
Permit FeeFt Fee5%5%
Sidewalk cafes, or similar
use where the use is
146$510.00$2.14$25.50$10.00$545.50
restricted to the
applicant or business
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
147reestablished $170.00$2.14$8.50$8.50$187.00
Sidewalk Cafes
with no change
Tables and chairs only on
sidewalk - where the use
is open to members of
148the public without $170.00$8.50$8.50$187.00
restriction (need not be
customer of applicant or
business)
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
149reestablished $85.00$5.00$4.25$94.25
Tables & Chairs only
with no change
Not req. for
Planter boxes, short permit renewal
150$170.00$8.50$8.50$187.00
term, and other itemsif use remains
unchanged
Streateries when use is
151$2,550.00$8.57$127.50$10.00$2,687.50
restricted to applicant or
business
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
152reestablished $170.00$8.50$8.50$187.00
Streateries
with no change
Parklets where use is
open to the public
153without restriction (need $1,700.00$8.57$85.00$10.00$1,795.00
not be customer of
applicant or business)
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
154reestablished $170.00$8.50$8.50$187.00
Parklets
with no change
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 5% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
SUP Notes
require staff review time resulting in a total a cost of review in excess of the base fee. The
hourly charge shall be as established by resolution 21-065 and as amended consistent with
the Development Services Fee table hourly rate.
sidewalks for commercial loading/unloading, construction storage or repair purposes.
boxes, that use the street, sidewalk, and/or public right of way for extended periods for
newspaper sales or private collection of mail or parcels.
permit issuance and annually thereafter with a renewal date of January 1st.
FOOTNOTES
(1) Should fees or hourly charges be contested by an applicant, the first recourse is with the
Department Head. Should the Department Head find that the City acted appropriately and
that the allegation has no merit, s/he shall respond in writing to the applicant stating the
basis for denial of the claim. This written response constitutes an administrative decision
appealable to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to PTMC Chapter 20.01. In the event the
(2) Record Retention fee is 5% of the fee rounded to the nearest 25¢ pursuant to PTMC
2.76.031
(3) The City charges $500.00 upfront for applications requiring a hearing before the Hearings
Examiner. If the actual cost is less or more the difference will be refunded or billed.
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(4) For critical areas, development proposals which contain only aquifer recharge areas,
frequently flooded areas or seismic hazard areas, the director may waive compliance with
the application requirements and delineations requirements of this section and compliance
with the performance standards for development contained in PTMC 19.05.060. The director
must be satisfied that the performance standards provided for in the individual critical area
regulations for a specific environmental category are met and no purpose established under
this chapter would be furthered by requiring compliance with application requirements or
the performance standards for development.
(5) One-half of the base fee may be credited to a subsequent, associated pre-
application/land use application if submitted within 12 months of the CAM.
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$500,001 - $1,000,000
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$102$102$102$102
Building Permit Fees
Total Valuation*$1.00 to $500$501 to $2,000$2,001 to $25,001 $50,001 to $100,000$100,001 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000
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by valuation and fee tableManufactured Home Title EliminationResidential Photovoltaic (PV) Solar InstallationSafety InspectionSingle Family Dwelling Standard Plan Site Adaptation Plan
Review FeeAccessory Dwelling Unit Standard Plan Site Adaptation Plan Review FeeTents and other Temporary Membrane StructuresWindow Permits (R-3 and U occupancies, like-for-like)New
residential as part of a combo building permit shall be charged a flat fee (per dwelling unit of a duplex or condo)For all other projects the fee for issuance of a mechanical permit
shall be based upon the equipment installed, in accordance with the base fee for issuance of each permit.
$99$99$99$99$99$99$99$41
$199$248$198$297$199
Actual Cost - For the use of outside consultants for plan checking or inspection * Total valuation shall be determined by the Building Official in accordance with Building Valuation
Data as published by the International Codes Council (ICC) in August of each year and International Building Code Section 109.3.Building Plan Review Fees:Plan review fees shall be 65%
of the building permit fee with a minimum plan review fee ofPlan review fees cover the initial review and a second review. Third and subsequent reviews will be assessed a fee of hour,
with a two-hour minimum.Building Permit Misc Fees:Accessory Dwelling Unit Standard Plan Registration Fees based upon valuation, 65% of building permit fee.Single Family Dwelling Standard
Plan Registration Fee is based upon valuation, 65% of building permit fee.Mechanical Permit Fees:
$42
$102$102$102$102$102$204$102$255$204$102$306$204
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For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit,
For the installation, relocation, or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included
: For the installation or relocation of each forced air or gravity- type furnace or burner, including ducts
CǒƩƓğĭĻƭ and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000 Btu/h.For the installation or relocation of each forced air or gravity-type Furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance over 100,000 Btu/h.For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent.For the installation or relocation of each suspended
heater, recessed wall heater, or floor mounted unit heater.Appliance Vents:in an appliance permit.Repairs and Additions:cooling unit absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption
or evaporation cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by the Mechanical Code.Boilers, Compressors, and Absorption Systems:to and including 3 horsepower or for
each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h.For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 3 horsepower to and including 15 horsepower or for each absorption
system over 100,000 Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h.For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30 horsepower, or for each
absorptionFor the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h to and
including 1,750,000 Btu/h.
$23$29$23$23$14$23$23$40$54$80
Unit Schedule (in addition to base fee):
$24$30$24$24$14$24$24$41$56$82
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For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct
For the installation of each ductless heat pump
: For each evaporative cooler other than the portable type
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not classed in
For installation of gas fired water heater and ventilation system
: For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute
: For the installation or relocation of each domestic type Incinerator.
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 50 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h.Ductless Heat Pump:Air HandlersEvaporative CoolersVentilation
and Exhaust:For each ventilation system which is not a portion of a heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit.For the installation of each hood which is served by a
mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such a hood.Incinerator For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial type Incinerator.Water Heater:Miscellaneous:other
appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in the Code.When Appendix B, Chapter 13, is applicable (See Section 103), permit fees for fuel gas piping shall be as follows:For
each gas piping system of one to four outletFor each gas piping system additional outlets over 5, eachWhen Appendix B, Chapter 14, is applicable (See Section 103) permit fees for process
piping shall be as follows:For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) on one to four outletsFor each piping system of five or more outlets, per outletFor each non-hazardous process
piping system (NPP) of one to four outletsFor each piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet
$5$3$6$2
$23$18$18$14$18$18$28$99$21$18$13$10
$155
$24$19$19$19$19$29$22$19
$159$102
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The Building Official has descretion for charge by valuation or fixture in commercial projects.A plan review fee of 25% of the permit fee shall be assessed for other than R-3 and U occupancies
with a minimum plan review fee.Inspection fees outside business hours, per hourReinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 116.6, per Inspectionhour)New residential as part
of a combination building permit shall be charged a flat fee (per dwelling unit of a duplex condo, or single family dwelling)For all other projects the fee for issuance of a mechanical
permit shall be based upon the equipment installed, in accordance with the following:Base fee for issuance of each permitFor each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one
trap (including water, drainage, piping and backflow prevention therefore)For each building sewerRainwater systems per drain (inside building)
$99$99$99$99$98$41$17$37$17
$222
Other Inspection Fees:Plumbing Permit Fees:Unit schedule (in addition to base fee):
$42$18$38$18
$102$228$102$102$102$101
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For each electric water heaterFor each industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture trapsFor
installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment, eachFor repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixtureFor atmospheric type vacuum
breakers not included in item 1, one to fiveEach over fiveFor each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2"and smallerOver 2"A plan review fee of 25%
of the permit fee shall be assessed for other than R-3 and U occupancies with a minimum plan review fee.Inspection fee outside of business hours, per hourReinspection fees per inspectionInspections
for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (min. of ½ hour)Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plansFor new single-family unit
$6
$21$34$14$14$22$21$38$99$99$99$99$99$99
Other Fees:Energy Code Fees:An energy code fee shall be assessed to review and inspect projects for compliance with the provisions of the Washington State Energy Code and Indoor and
Air Quality Code (WAC 51-11 & 51-13).
$22$35$23$22$39
$102$102$102$102$102$102
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Residential Remodel/Addition0ver 10,000 sq. ft. gross floor area100 cubic yards or less101 to 1,000 cubic yards1,001 to 10,000 cubic yardsOver 10,000 cubic yardsInspection outside normal
business hours (two hour minimum)Reinspection feesInspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (1/2 hour minimum)
$50$99$99$99$99
$297$396$495$594$198$297$594
New Commercial or Multi-Family buildingCommercial Remodels, Shell buildings and Tenant Improvements shall be calculated at 50% of the amount for a New Commercial Building.Warehouses
and semi heated structures shall be calculated at 70% of the amount for a New Commercial building.Grading Permit Fees:Grading Permit Fees (includes plan review)Other Inspections and
Fees:Fire Code and Fire Prevention Review and Inspection Fees:The fees in this section will be updated based on January 1st annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) June to June rounded to the nearest whole dollar.Site Development:A fee shall be assessed for the review and inspection of fire prevention infrastructure associated
with development projects. This includes but is not limited to; street development, plats, short plats, PUDs and new commercial buildings:
$51102204305611
$305$407$509$611$102$102$102
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Basic fee (for first two hours)Additional fee, per hour (over two hours)Underground Sprinkler supply (includes review and inspection)Plan Review fees shall be 65% of the permit fee,
with a minimum feeType I hood suppression system (Initial/altered)Fire site plan review and inspection2nd Reinspection FeeLate sprinkler/alarm/hood suppression/hood cleaning inspection
report submittal
$99$99$99$99$99
$198
$198$198$198
Multi-step projects will be charged the basic fee for the first applicable permit.Subsequent permits and phases routed to fire review will be charged additional hourly fees if fire review
additional inspection or comment is warranted.Construction Review and Inspection:A fee shall be assessed for the review and inspection of the Fire Code requirements for buildings classified
as Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-2, R-4, U and S. The fee shall be 15% of the building permit fee established by the Building Permit Fee Schedule with a minimum fee of Fire Sprinkler
Systems:The fee for fire sprinkler system permits shall be based upon project valuation. The plan review fee for fire sprinkler systems shall be 65% of the permit fee, with a minimum
fee of Fire Alarm Systems:The fee for fire alarm system permits shall be based upon project valuation.Special Event Permits:Annual Fire Life Safety and Code Complaint Inspections:
$210$102$102$102$204$102$204$102$102$102$204
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CityofPortTownsend
Fee List 2024 (Reso. 19-084)
City of Port Townsend, Planning and Community Development
250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360.385.3000 www.cityofpt.us
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE
Land Use Fees
Land Use Fees - Fees associated with land use and planning services shall be as specified in the table below. In general, fees
are calculated as follows: Land Use Base Fee (as listed in Part A) + SEPA(State Environmental Policy Act) Fee, if applicable
(Part B) + Noticing Fees (Part C) = Total. Please note that each application is unique and thus, actual costs may vary.For
example: 1) The base permit fee in Part A and B is a minimum fee- if actual staff review time is exceeded, the City will notify
the applicant and begin billing at $99/hr. 2) Review by City Engineering Department Staff of land use projects will be billed
at $99/hr to cover actual costs incurred. Estimates will be made available upon request. 3) Any costs incurred from the need
to use outside consultants shall be in addition to fees listed and are the responsibility of the applicant. 4) The City charges
$500 upfront for applications requiring a hearing before the Hearings Examiner. If the actual cost is less or more the
difference will be refunded or billed. 5) Any recording fees incurred shall be the responsibility of the applicant . 6) Minimum
fees are paid at time of application; any additional fees must be paid within 30-days of billing unless the City pre-approves
other arrangements. The City may place permits on hold and the application processing timeline may be held in abeyance
pending payment of fees. 7) See footnote 1 on page 18 for process if fees are disputed.
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 2% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
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$3 - $10
ADDITIONAL REVIEW FEES
Additional Review Fees,
the base permit fee is a
minimum; if actual staff
review time is exceeded,
2$99.001$99.00
the city will notify the
applicant and begin
billing at $99/hr.(1)
BINDING SITE PLAN
Binding Site Plan, Mixed
3I-A$1,980.0020$39.60$10.00$2,029.60
Use/ Commercial
Binding Site Plan,
4I$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
modification or
amendment
Binding Site Plan,
5I-A$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
Residential
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Comprehensive Plan -
Formal Amendments by
Government/ jurisdiction
(Rezones or Subarea Plan
Amendments or
Shoreline Master
6VTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Program Amendment).
NOTE: Applications will
require third party
review. Contact city
staff to determine
applicable fees.
Comprehensive Plan -
Formal Amendments by
non-government/
jurisdiction (Rezones or
Subarea Plan
7Amendments or V$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
Shoreline Master
Program Amendment).
NOTE: Applicant must
also pay for SEPA, see
page 12.
No charge -
may or
Comprehensive Plan
8Vmay not
Amendment, Suggested
get on the
docket
CONDITIONAL USE
Conditional Use, Major.
9III$2,475.0025$49.50$10.00$500.00$3,034.50
See definition in PTMC
17.08.020.
Conditional Use, Minor.
10II$693.007$13.86$10.00$716.86
See definition in PTMC
17.08.020.
Conditional Use
11II$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Modification
COTTAGE HOUSING
12Cottage HousingIA$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Cottage Housing,
Administrative Review
13 with Advisory II$2,970.0030$59.40$10.00$3,039.40
Committee, if requested
by applicant
CRITICAL AREAS
Critical Area - Major. See
15II$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
definition in PTMC
19.05.040.
Critical Area Advance
16II$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
Determination
Critical Area Reasonable
Use Exception. NOTE:
The base fee is in
17II$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
addition to the Major
Critical Area permit and
shall not be halved.
Critical Area Waiver. Per
PTMC
18I$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
19.05.040.E.j:(footnote 4
page 18)
Critical Area, Minor. See
I$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
definition in PTMC
19.05.040.
Flood Development
I-A$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Permit
Flood Development
II$693.007$13.86$10.00$716.86
Permit Variance
Habitat Assessment
19$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
Required per PTMC
16.08.130(F)
DESIGN REVIEW
Design Review -
20Administrative only per I-A$49.500.5$5.00$3.00$57.50
PTMC 17.30.020(4)
Historic Residential
21$0.00$5.00$3.00$8.00
Departure Request:
22I-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Administrative Only
Secondary Home
23I-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Administrative Only
Primary Home
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
24I-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Administrative only
Pivotal Home
25Secondary HomeII$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
26Primary HomeII$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
27Pivotal HomeII$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
Design Review- Minor
Requiring HPC
281-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Committee review per
PTMC 17.30.020
Design Review - Major
Commercial and Major
HPC Review - Note: all
29commercial projects in II$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
excess of 10,000 square
feet are considered
Major projects.
30 Pivotal HomeII$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
Multi-family Review -
31I-A$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Track 1 per definition in
PTMC 17.46.030
Multi-family Review -
32I-A$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
Track 2 per definition in
PTMC 17.46.030
36Special Valuation:
37 ResidentialI-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Commercial
38I-A$396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
HOME OCCUPATION
Home Occupation
39I$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
LONG PLAT
Long Plat Amendment/
Alteration - Major - See
40III$2,475.0025$49.50$10.00$500.00$2,534.50
definition PTMC
18.16.090
Long Plat Amendment/
Alteration - Minor- See
41I$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
definition PTMC
18.16.090
42III$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
Long Plat or Extension
43IV$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
Long Plat, Final
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Long Plat, Preliminary, -
Final plat fee will be paid
44III$4,950.0050$99.00$10.00$500.00$5,559.00
later (see Long Plat,
Final)
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Lot Line Adjustment
Type I - no reorientation;
45I$396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
move lot line in parallel
Lot Line Adjustment
46II$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
Type II
LOTS OF RECORD
Lots of Record (2 - 9 lots)
47I-A$396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
Lots of Record (single
48I-A$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
lot)
PLAT VACATION
Plat Vacation
49III$2,574.0026$51.48$10.00$500.00$3,135.48
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
PUD (Planned Unit
Development) -
Preliminary. PUDs are
not subject to associate
50III$4,950.0050$99.00$10.00$500.00$5,559.00
subdivision fees (short
plat, long plat, binding
site plan). Fee for "PUD
Final" to be paid later.
PUD Amendment/
Alteration - Major (as
51III$2,475.0025$49.50$10.00$500.00$3,034.50
defined in PTMC
17.32.130).
PUD Amendment/
Alteration - Minor (as
52I$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
defined in PTMC
17.32.130).
53PUD, FinalIV$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
RECORDING FEES
Recording Fees - the
applicant shall pay the
54Actual Cost
cost of all recording fees.
SHORELINES
55I-A$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Shoreline Exemption
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Shoreline Master
Program Amendments.
56V$3.00
See Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Shoreline Substantial
57`III$1,188.0012$23.76$10.00$500.00$1,721.76
Development Permit -
Conditional
Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit -
58II$792.008$15.84$10.00$817.84
Minor as defined in SMP
Section 10.4.1
Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit -
59III$990.0010$19.80$10.00$500.00$1,519.80
Major as defined in SMP
Section 10.4.1
Shoreline Variance,
60II$792.008$15.84$10.00$817.84
Minor. (See definition
SMP 10.7.2)
Shoreline Variance,
61III$792.008$15.84$10.00$500.00$1,317.84
Major. (See definition
SMP 10.7.3)
Shoreline Permit
62II$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Revision
SHORT PLAT
63Short Plat AmendmentI$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
Short Plat Approval, Final
64I$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
for 3-9 lots
65Short Plat ExtensionII$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Short Plat Preliminary -
2 lots. Note: Final Plat
66II$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
fee included in these
fees.
Short Plat, Preliminary -
3 - 9 lots. Will also need
67II$3,564.0036$71.28$10.00$3,645.28
to pay Short Plat Final
fees.
UNIT LOT SUBDIVISION
Unit Lot subdivsions less
than one acre Note:
Final Plat fee included in
68II$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
these fees. Alterations of
previous ULS follow a
short plat alteration fee
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
If a public hearing is
69III$4,356.0044$87.12$10.00$500.00$4,953.12
requested under RCW
58.17.095(3).
Unit lot subdivisions one
acre or greater. Note:
Final Plat fee not
70included see Line 71. III$4,950.0050$99.00$10.00$500.00$5,559.00
Alterations of previous
ULS follow a subdivsion
plat alteration fee.
Final Unit Lot Subdivision
71I$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
TINY HOUSES ON WHEELS
Tiny House on Wheel
Community (requires
Conditional Use Permit,
see #9 Major CUP +
Binding Site Plan or Unit
Lot Subdivision)
Tiny House on Wheel
Placement Permit (as
72IA$297.003$19.80$319.80
ADU or in a Community)
SIGN PERMIT
Sign Permits (Note: if in
Historic District, Design
73I$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Review is also required)
74Departure Permanent IA$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
Seasonal Temporary Sign
75I$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Departure (up to 9
months)
Temporary Sign
76I$49.500.5$5.00$3.00$57.50
Departure (15 days or
less)
Sims to Kearney LIS
(Local Information Sign)
Project and M.I.S.
77I$99.001$5.00$0.00$104.00
(Merchant Information
systems) program -
Annual fee
78Sign VarianceII$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
STREET VACATION
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Street Vacation
(A ppraisal Deposit of
2,000 to be made by
separate check and
79V$594.006$11.88$10.00$615.88
receipted in Finance
w/cover memo.
Proceeds to be used to
pay for appraisa l.).
TEMPORARY USE
80Temporary UseI$148.501.5$5.00$7.50$161.00
Temporary Use re-
81I$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
established from prior
year, no change
82$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
**Plus annual permit fee
of $350.00
TREE CONSERVATION
Tree Conservation
83
Permit Approval:
Affecting 40,000 square
84II$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
feet land area or less
Affecting in excess of
40,000 square feet land
85II$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
area but not exceeding
five acres
Affecting land area of
86II$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
five acres or more
Tree Removal - Forest
Practice (Combined with
statement of intent not
87I-A$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
to convert commercial
forest lands PTMC
19.06.060 E)
Tree Permit/Plan -
88$198.00$5.00$10.00$213.00
Minor Modification to I-A2
Approved
Tree Removal - Written
89$99.00$5.00$5.00$109.00
I-A1
Exemption
VARIANCE
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Variance, major - (new
buildings). NOTE: this is
90not a Shoreline variance. III$2,475.0025$49.50$10.00$500.00$3,034.50
See Variance definition
in PTMC 17.08.070.
Variance, minor (existing
buildings). See Minor
91$693.00$13.86$10.00$716.86
II7
Variance definition in
PTMC 17.08.070.
WIRELESS FACILITY
92Wireless FacilityI$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
93Wireless FacilityII$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
94Wireless FacilityIII$4,455.0045$89.10$10.00$500.00$5,054.10
ZONING / CODE REVISIONS
Zoning/Land Use Code
Text Revisions - NOTE:
95$990.00$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
v10
applicant must also pay
for SEPA
PART B - SEPA
96SEPA Addendum $396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
SEPA Checklist review for
short subdivisions and
other exempt projects, if
DSD Director believes
97$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
may include non-SEPA
exempt actions ($ to be
credited)
SEPA Environmental
Type III parent
98$1,584.0016$31.68$10.00$1,625.68
Checklist Threshold
file
Determination, Major
SEPA Environmental
Type I or II
99$792.008$15.84$10.00$817.84
Checklist Threshold
parent file
Determination, Minor
SEPA Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS);
100$990.0010$19.80$10.00$1,019.80
see PTMC 19.04 Article
IV. (plus consultant
costs.)
PART C - LAND USE NOTCING FEES
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Noticing is based upon
Second Notice
the Highest permit type
Paper - SEPA Third
(in Part A) and whether
Notice Board
Notice - MailingThreshold Notice - Total
or not SEPA is required
Deposit
NOADeterminatioHearing
(Part B).
n
Type IA/ I typically no
101$0 $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
notice unless, see below
Type IA, I (involving
multifamily design
review 5-9 units, R-III
Cottage Housing, or
102$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$375.00
SEPA) (If SEPA is not
required or if Optional
DNS process is used,
Waive $100 Second
Notice)
103$50 $75.00$125.00
Type II
Type II (involving
shoreline permits,
cottage housing, short
subdivision or SEPA) (If
104$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$375.00
SEPA is not required, or
if the Optional DNS
process is used, Waive
$100 Second Notice)
Type III (includes NOA,
SEPA Threshold, Hearing
Notice) (If SEPA is not
105$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$100.00$475.00
required, or if the
Optional DNS process is
used, Waive $100
Second Notice)
Noticing is based upon
2nd Notice -
the Highest permit type
Paper SEPA Third
(in Part A) and whether
Notice Board
Notice- MailingThreshold Notice- Total
or not SEPA is required
Deposit
NOADeterminatioHearing
(Part B).
n
106Type IV$0 $0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
107Type V - Site Specific$50 $150.00$75.00$100.00$100.00$475.00
108$0 $150.00$0.00$100.00$100.00$350.00
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Type V- Street Vacation
109$50 $150.00$25.00$225.00
SEPA Addendum
110$75.00$100.00$175.00
requiring notice
Additional Notice and
publication - required by
111$0.00
changes initiated by
applicant
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING & INSPECTION FEES
Project Review of Land
112$99.001
Use Permit Applications
STREET / SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP)
113Permit Fee$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Plan Review (plus $99/hr
114$396.004$396.00
over four hrs.)
2% of
Inspection Fees (the
estimated
115engineer of record shall
project
provide a cost estimate)
costs
MINOR IMPROVEMENT PERMIT (MIP)
Permit Fee (includes
116$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
inspection fee: $99)
Re-Inspection for
117
corrections
Latecomers Agreement
Processing Fee (plus
118$99/hr. over four $396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
hrs)(County Recording
fees are not included)
Inspection not
$99.00
1191
specifically listed
Plan review for changes
120$99.001
to approved plans
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
RefLand Use Permit NameTypeBase Staff Time 2% Tech 5% Record Hearing Total
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Appeal fee for
administrative decision
(plus $99/hr over four
121I, I-A, II SEPA$396.004$7.92$10.00$413.92
hrs). (Hearing Examiner
fee may also apply - see
below)
Appeal to Hearings
Examiner (if the actual
cost is less or more the
121difference will be I, I-A, II$0.00$500.00Actual Cost
refunded or billed.
(Appeal fee also applies -
see above)
staff review time
123$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
exceeds 5 hrs., additional
staff time will be billed at
$99/hr.
124$99.001$99.00
one year extension
Variance under PTMC
125$1,188 12$23.76$10.00$1,198.00
Titles 12 and 13
Waiver request under
126$693 7$13.86$10.00$23.86
PTMC Title 12 and 13
127$495.005$495.00
County
OTHER FEES
Additional Inspection
128$99.001$99.00
Fees (per site visit)
Addressing (per address
129$49.500.5$49.50
assigned)
Accessory Dwelling Unit:
130$0.00
131$49.500.5$49.50
Address
132$99.001$99.00
Inspection
133$99.001$99.00
Notice to Title
Customer Assistance
Meetings (CAM) (plus
134$198.002$5.00$10.00$213.00
$96/hr over two hrs) (5)
Director's Interpretation
135$150.00$150.00
136Actual Cost
Recording Fees
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Legal Document
preparation (minimum
137$99.001$99.00
fee plus $100 per hr for
any City Attorney time)
Letter to Assessor ,
Zoning Compliance
Letter, or Statement of
138$99.001$5.00$5.00$109.00
Restrictions (Plus $99/hr.
for each additional hour
of staff time.)
Pre-application, for
projects that will require
139I or II$297.003$5.94$10.00$312.94
Type I or II permits (plus
$99/hr over three hrs)
Pre-application, for
projects that will require
140III$495.005$9.90$10.00$514.90
Type III permits (plus
$99/hr over five hrs)
Waiver Request (per
141item; unless specified $297 3$5.94$10.00$312.94
elsewhere)
ENHANCED CAPACITY PERMIT REVIEW
Actual cost
Shoreline Permit review+ base
permit fees
Actual cost
Critical Area Review+ base
permit fees
Special Study Third PartyAt cost
Actual cost
Public Works Site Plan
+ base
Review
permit fees
STREET USE PERMIT FEES
Base Annual Sq Tech Fee Record Fee
Renewal Notes
Street Use PermitTotal
Permit FeeFt Fee2%5%
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
Sidewalk cafes, or similar
use where the use is
$510.00$2.14$10.20$10.00$530.20
restricted to the
applicant or business
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
reestablished $170.00$2.14$5.00$8.50$183.50
Sidewalk Cafes
with no change
Tables and chairs only on
sidewalk - where the use
is open to members of
the public without $170.00$5.00$8.50$183.50
restriction (need not be
customer of applicant or
business)
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
reestablished $85.00$5.00$4.25$94.25
Tables & Chairs only
with no change
Not req. for
Planter boxes, short permit renewal
$170.00$5.00$8.50$183.50
term, and other itemsif use remains
unchanged
Streateries when use is
$2,550.00$8.57$51.00$10.00$2,611.00
restricted to applicant or
business
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
reestablished $170.00$5.00$8.50$183.50
Streateries
with no change
Parklets where use is
open to the public
without restriction (need $1,700.00$8.57$34.00$10.00$1,744.00
not be customer of
applicant or business)
If use is
Annual Renewal Fee for
reestablished $170.00$5.00$8.50$183.50
Parklets
with no change
SUP Notes
RefLandUsePermitNameTypeBaseStaffTime2%Tech5%RecordHearingTotal
#Permit FeeAllotted Fee - $5 Fee Examiner
2
(Hours)min.
$3 - $10
require staff review time resulting in a total a cost of review in excess of the base fee. The
hourly charge shall be as established by resolution 21-065 and as amended consistent with
the Development Services Fee table hourly rate.
sidewalks for commercial loading/unloading, construction storage or repair purposes.
boxes, that use the street, sidewalk, and/or public right of way for extended periods for
newspaper sales or private collection of mail or parcels.
permit issuance and annually thereafter with a renewal date of January 1st.
FOOTNOTES
(1) Should fees or hourly charges be contested by an applicant, the first recourse is with the
Department Head. Should the Department Head find that the City acted appropriately and
that the allegation has no merit, s/he shall respond in writing to the applicant stating the
basis for denial of the claim. This written response constitutes an administrative decision
appealable to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to PTMC Chapter 20.01. In the event the
(2) Record Retention fee is 5% of the fee rounded to the nearest 25¢ pursuant to PTMC
2.76.031
(3) The City charges $500.00 upfront for applications requiring a hearing before the Hearings
Examiner. If the actual cost is less or more the difference will be refunded or billed.
136
(4) For critical areas, development proposals which contain only aquifer recharge areas,
frequently flooded areas or seismic hazard areas, the director may waive compliance with
the application requirements and delineations requirements of this section and compliance
with the performance standards for development contained in PTMC 19.05.060. The director
must be satisfied that the performance standards provided for in the individual critical area
regulations for a specific environmental category are met and no purpose established under
this chapter would be furthered by requiring compliance with application requirements or
the performance standards for development.
(5) One-half of the base fee may be credited to a subsequent, associated pre-
application/land use application if submitted within 12 months of the CAM.
Agenda Bill: 24-187
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Agenda Item:X. B
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Adrian Smith Date Submitted: 12/10/2024
Department: Planning & Community Development Contact Phone: (360)-379-4423
SUBJECT: Resolution 24-043 Relating to Postponing the 2025 Annual Update of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan During the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and
Development Regulations
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $0
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: Discussion Item
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 1 - Build small town quality of life
Cost Allocation Fund: 010-021 GF - Planning
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Chapter 20.04 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC) establishes the process
for amending the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan. That code refers to the
following:
- Growth Management Act (GMA) mandated periodic review – Port Townsend
must conduct a thorough review of the Comprehensive Plan every ten years, and
update the plan as needed. Port Townsend’s next Periodic Review is due to the
state at the end of 2025. The 2025 Periodic Review is currently in Phase II.
- Annual Updates – Port Townsend City Council may open applications for annual
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Annual amendments include site-
specific formal applications, time sensitive mandated amendments, and
amendments necessary to address a deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan or
development regulations. Council may direct staff to also accept applications for
suggested amendments that are not mandatory or site-specific.
Additionally, PTMC 20.04.020.D reflects language in WAC 365-196-610(3)(a)
prohibiting overlap of periodic reviewsand annual amendment processesas follows:
“the GMA periodic review and annual amendment docket may not overlap. Given
that the GMA periodic update is a multi-year/multi-phase process, it may interrupt
the annual amendment cycle. During the first phase (Phase I) of a GMA update,
where the focus is primarily data analysis, an annual amendment process may
be processed on a parallel track. However, during Phase II of a GMA update
where the focus is primarily policy development, the annual docket must be
combined with the broader GMA docket or postponed until the year following the
update.”(emphasis added).
On December 11, 2023, City Council approved Resolution 23-056to combine the 2024
Annual Amendment Cycle with the 2025 Periodic Reviewconsistent with PTMC
20.04.020.D. Staff published a Call for Comprehensive Plan formal amendments and
suggested amendments. Staff received one application for a suggested amendment
before the deadline, and three additional suggested amendments after the deadline.
These suggested amendments are included in the draft preliminary docket of Periodic
Review amendments. The preliminary docket is being reviewed bythe Planning
Commission and will be reviewed, finalized,and adopted by City Council in early 2025.
When the annual amendment process is opened by Council, PTMC 20.04.040.B
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requires all amendments to be submitted by February 1
. Under the current
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review, the Planning Commission will have already held
a public hearing on the preliminary docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments by
February. The addition of more potential amendments through an annual amendment
process would require additional review, hearings on the docket, and ultimately delay
the Periodic Review.Grant funding for the Periodic Review is tied to the biennium,
meaning that funds will not be available for Periodic Review work after June 2025, so
delays would put funding that covers this work in jeopardy of running out. These
logistical and resource considerations are part of the rationale for the provisions within
PTMC 20.04.020.D.
For the above reasons and in accordance with PTMC 20.04.020.D, staff recommends
the 2025 annual amendment application be combined with the periodic review that is
underway and to postpone the annual amendment process until 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 24-043
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Postpone the Comprehensive Plan annual amendment
cycle to 2026 to avoid overlap with the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review as
required by the GMA, consistent with PTMC 20.04.020.D.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve Resolution 24-043 Relating to Postponing
the 2025 Annual Update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan During the 2025
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review and Development Regulations
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Resolution 24-043
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RESOLUTIONNO.24-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO POSTPONING THE 2025 ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE
CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DURING THE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PERIODIC REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, onJuly 15, 1996, theCityofPortTownsend (“City”) adoptedits20-Year
Comprehensive Growth ManagementPlan (“Plan”) through Ordinance 2539 in order to meet the
goals and requirements of Chapter 36.70A of the Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) (the
“Growth Management Act,” “Act,” or “GMA”); and
WHEREAS, theCity adopteditscurrent Zoning Codeas Title 17 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code (“PTMC”) on April 7, 1997, (Ordinance 2571) tocomply with theGMA and to
implementthe Plan;and
WHEREAS, since initial adoption in 1996 and 1997, the City has amended the
Comprehensive Plan and development regulations through the annual update and Periodic
Review processes to ensure the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations remain
consistent with the goals and requirements of the GMA as well as emerging community trends;
and
WHEREAS, theCity is currently conducting a Periodic Review of the Comprehensive
Planand development regulations, due in December 2025, as required by RCW 36.70A.130;
WHEREAS, in accordance with WAC 365-196-610(3)(a) the periodic review and
annual amendment processes shall not overlap; and
WHEREAS, PTMC 20.04.020.D also states that “the annual docket must be combined
with the broader GMA docket or postponed until the year following the update;’ and,
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution 23-056 stating
that the City would combine the 2024 annual amendment process with the 2025 Periodic
Review; and
WHEREAS, the draft preliminary docket of potential amendments for the 2025 Periodic
Review includes formal and informal amendment applications from the combined 2024 annual
amendment cycle; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Community Development has recommended
that the City postpone the 2025 annual amendment cycle until the year following the Periodic
Review (2026) consistent with WAC 365-196-610(3)(a) and PTMC 20.04.020.D and given that:
a. The City is required to complete a state mandated Comprehensive Plan Periodic
Review in 2025;
b. Planningand Community Development staff are operating at capacity for planning
and permit functions and staff time will be committed to the 2025 Periodic Review,
making simultaneous reviews of the annual amendments and the Periodic Review
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infeasible; and
c. Adding additional amendments after thePeriodic Review’s preliminary docket is
approved viapublic hearingsin early 2025isan unnecessary redundancy, a burden on
resources, and inconsistent withlegal andregulatoryrequirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of theCity of Port
Townsend that, pursuant to PTMC 20.04.040.D andstatelaws and rules under theGMA, the
Comprehensive Plan annual amendment cycle willbe postponed to 2026 whilethe City engages
in its Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review in 2025.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
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thereof, held this 16
day of December, 2024.
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David J. Faber
Mayor
Attest:
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Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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