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11/16/2010 - Work Study - PacketCITY OF PORT ORCHARD Mayor: Lary Coppola Administrative Official Councilmembers: Fred Chang Chair: LTAC Staff: Clerk's Office Tourism Committee Public Property Committee Jerry Childs Chair: Tourism Committee Staff: Clerk's Office Finance Committee John Clauson Chair: Finance Committee Staff: City Treasurer Utilities/SAC Committee Kitsap County Health Jim Colebank Tourism Committee KRCC/PSRC/KEDA/PRTPO Fred Olin Chair: Public Property Committee Staff: Planning Department Utilities/SAC Committee Carolyn Powers Public Property Committee KRCC/TransPol Rob Putaansuu Chair: Utilities Committee Staff: Public Works Department Finance Committee Kitsap Housing Authority SAC Committee Department Director: Patti Kirkpatrick, CMC Administrative Services City Clerk Allan Martin City Treasurer Debbie Hunt Court Administrator James Weaver Development Director Al Townsend Police Chief Mark Dorsey, P.E. Public Works Director City Engineer Contact us: 216 Prospect Street Port Orchard, WA 98366 (36o)876-4407 WORK STUDY SESSION AGENDA November 16, 2010 1. Update: Kitsap PUD No. 1 — Jim Boldt Estimated discussion time: 15 Minutes 2. Adjourn Work Study Session for 30 Minute Labor Negotiation Discussion. Please remember to reconvene the Work Study Session Meeting. 3. Discussion: 2o11 Budget (Martin) Estimated discussion time: 6o Minutes 4. Discussion: Parking Garage (Council) Estimated discussion time: 6o Minutes FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS (Please advise City Clerk when an item needs to move to the next work study session agenda): Financial Plan Annexation Priorities Economic Revitalization and Tourism Parking Garage Parks Chain Parking Design Review Board Council Budget Please turn off cell phones during meeting and hold your questions for staff until the meeting has been adjourned Meeting materials are available on the City's website: www.cityofportorchard.us or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, 36o.876.4407 November 16, 2010, Work Study Session Agenda Page 1 of 1 :11 l ka 1 Il' 11'41 l//� : II ir FJ v/ Please Note: This Prospectus document is a preliminary draft and is intended to serve the city of Port Orchard for funding purposes in a conceptual manner as a living document, consistently updated as new information becomes available and as new funding sources are identified. Please take this into consideration when referencing this document and any information provided wherein. Part Orchard Town Center Revitaltrstlan Projed Febnrery 2010 Propsectus w .cityofportwchard.us Page 2 of 39 Introduction The City of Port Orchard is in the transition from a small historic city to a mid -sized city on the shores of Puget Sound shown to have exponential employment, recreation, and economic development potential as the growth center for South Kitsap services. The City's historic core was built at the turn of the century to benefit the prosperous maritime industries, and like many waterfront communities and was focused around Bay Street as the city center. The City has conducted numerous studies and plans in the identification of a unified goal for the revitalization of the historic community downtown. A component of accomplishing that downtown revitalization effort has been identified as the construction of a parking facility and new library to serve as the Revitalized Town Center and as a gathering place for Port Orchard residents, commercial activity and civic engagement. The location of this project adjacent to the existing City Hall and nearby the historic commercial core, allows the creation of a municipal campus that can serve multiple roles for the citizens and maximize the benefits of both commercial and civic needs of the community. This project is specifically oriented to activate the historic downtown area, improve pedestrian access in Port Orchard, and enhance the appearance of pedestrian spaces within the Town Center. In addition to encouraging pedestrians to use the downtown commercial areas, this project serves to reduce the need for parking as they will encourage visitors to park once and Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 3 of 39 use the Library and walk the entire downtown, rather than move to another parking space. Unlike auto -oriented shopping areas, a pedestrian friendly space such as this can foster spontaneous purchases as shoppers see other items of interest. This document serves as an initial project analysis intended to provide a description of the proposed project. The document includes the background and history of the downtown revitalization efforts, an evaluation of the identified site, abstract of a project program, conceptual cost estimates and a financial proposal, and estimated approval process, project phasing schedule, and time line of the potential project. This document may serve as the initial prospectus for the beginning of a public project that will serve as the catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Port Orchard and begin the exciting improvement and transformation of a unique waterfront City. Background & History The revitalization efforts of the City of Port Orchard have been a goal of the citizens and the City officials for many decades. Previous Port Orchard planning documents have all supported the downtown revitalization efforts and identified goals, objectives, and policies that would support a project such as the Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project. A brief list of the previous documents and sections that support the proposed project are Included below: 1965 Port Orchard Urban Area Plan Collaboration by the City of Port Orchard, School District 402, and Kitsap County In late 1965 and early 1966 a cooperative planning process between the City of Port Orchard, School District 402, and Kitsap County yielded a General Plan to guide future development for both the urban and rural areas of South Kitsap. Residing within an area considered as one of the remaining frontiers of contemporary urban settlement in the United States, the citizens of the Planning Area undertook a Port Orchard Tom Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus w .ciryofportorchard.us Page 4 of 39 planning program to prevent the haphazard urban growth which has occurred in many areas of the Puget Sound Region. The 1965 Plan recognized the Increasing pressure for urban growth and provides a scheme for the future designed to accommodate new people in the Planning Area while protecting the beauty and character of South Kitsap County cherished by its Inhabitants." The City of Port Orchard was recognized as the "continuing dominant commercial and cultural center of South Kitsap County, to be enhanced by an expanded and unique waterfront oriented, community commercial center which will provide a new variety of quality goods and services. Gorst, Manchester, Southworth, Long Lake, Olalla, and Burley are recommended as outlying convenience commercial centers to serve and compliment the population immediately surrounding them." 1995 Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Produced by City of Port Orchard The City of Part Orchard and many other cities and counties in Washington State updated or develop new Comprehensive Plans in compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1991 The 1995 Plan coordinated with Kitsap County and ensured that implementation policies and mechanisms were consistent between jurisdictions. The focus of the plan included Capital Facilities, Utilities and Open Space, Housing, Transportation and land Use, and Growth Management and Vision. The Plan provided downtown revitalization goals, objectives, policies, and implementation strategies to help define the City's direction. 2WS Port Orchard Economic Development Plan Produced by EDAW, Incorporated and Property Counselors In 2003, the City applied for and obtained a grant from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to conduct a market analysis for downtown Port Orchard and develop a plan for the redevelopment. The 2005 Economic Development Plan was a product of that work and evaluated demographic and economic trends to identify future changes in the South Kitsap area that may affect the economic development of the downtown area in terms of how visitors and local residents use the space and when or where they connect to the place and to each other. The study notes that the area has a rich history reflected by original buildings in the retail core and connections to the natural environment. Opportunities include: creative reuse of existing structures, facade improvements, historic markers, environmental education signs, creation of plazas and meeting spaces, and increasing residential uses near to the retail core to add potential shoppers within walking distances. The plan identified catalyst projects that represented specific ways that these principles an be implemented for the successful economic development of downtown Port Orchard The Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project includes the application of a combination of primary Principles identified in the Economic Development Plan and maximizes the economy of scale by providing these improvements in one public project. • Principle #2: Provide Public Investment to Stimulate Private Reinvestment: • Principle #7• Foster New Development • Principle #B• Enhance Downtown as the Center of Activity Pat Orchard Tam Center Rewlalizaton Project February 2010 ProPsectus www.clgo onorchard.us Page 5 of 39 • Principle fl9: Attract Interest with Education and Interpretation • Principle #10: Enhance Greenspace and Walkability The Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project also includes the application of a combination of key catalyst projects identified in the Economic Development Plan including: • Project N14 Build New Library with Meeting Rooms and Activity Center • Project #15 Relocate City Library and Reuse Site for Retail and Restaurant • Project #17 Expand and Enhance Pedestrian Connections • Project #18 Enhance Waterfront Parking Lot, and • Project #19 Extend and Enhance Waterfront Greenwav 2007 Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study: Downtown Overlay District Produced by Art Anderson, Associates The City of Port Orchard tasked Art Anderson Associates to conduct a study to evaluate access, circulation and parking issues in the City's downtown area and to prepare a feasibility study based on the scope of work. The study was intended to be comprehensive, factoring in development scenarios described in the Economic Development Plan produced in 20D4 and include minimum and full build -out scenarios under the proposed Downtown Overlay District Ordinance. Minimum build -out includes development of 50% of all soft and medium properties. Soft properties are vacant land or buildings; medium properties may be dilapidated but still have an active business; hard properties are buildings in good condition with an active business or residence. Maximum build -out assumes all properties will be developed to maximum potential. The results of the study as briefed at both Public Forums include the foll wing conclusions: • Approximately 794 parking spaces will be required to accommodate potential minimum build -out development with waterfront parking removed. • Approximately 1,172 parking spaces will be required to accommodate potential full build - out development with waterfront parking removed. • The above requirements are reduced by approximately 300 parking spaces if waterfront parking is not removed. • No changes in existing traffic/road configurations are necessary to assure proper access and circulation to/within DOD Core Zone. • Improvements to roads outside the DOD are required to reduce traffic volume on Bay Street to allow it to become more pedestrian -friendly. Virtually all public input expressed some degree of support for economic development of the Downtown Overlay District. Common themes expressed during the public process included: • Waterfront parking should be reduced, concentrated or eliminated and be replaced with green space and park amenities. • Business owners emphasized the need for higher -density development along Bay Street to make development projects viable. • Traffic flow on Bay Street should be reduced to facilitate a more pedestrian friendly downtown. The 2007 Art Anderson Associates Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study: Downtown Overlay District document recommend that the City select sites for a due diligence study for a parking structure, Part Orchard Town Center Revxalization Project February 2010 Propsectus wvw.cityorportorchard.us Pate 6 0139 incorporate retail/residential/business development within the DOD be accomplished in conjunction with and adjacent to new parking structures, and the City reduce, concentrate, or eliminate existing waterfront parking, replacing it with green space and park amenities, in conjunction with construction of the selected parking structure and related development. 2007 Creation of the Downtown Overlay District Produced by the City of Port Orchard The City of Port Orchard created a special district overlay designation to facilitate the specific goals and polides of downtown revitalization and to identify special opportunities for achieving public benefits by permitting or requiring altemative uses and development standards that differ from the underlying zoning designations. The fourteen "Purposes" of the Downtown Overlay District were developed with extensive public input in 2005-2006. The vision of downtown Is a vibrant center for transportation, culture, civic government, commerce, retail, and recreation. The specific purposes of the Downtown Overlay District were to: • Implement the land use goals and policies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. • Provide for the development of an integrated mixed use downtown district that contains office, service, retail, residential and recreational uses within close proximity to one another. • Encourage imaginative site and building design and development while maintaining view corridors and a small town feel. • Identify significant environmental impacts and ensure appropriate mitigation with attention to sustainable or low -impact development. • Encourage environmentally sustainable development. • Promote economic development and Job creation in the City. • Encourage energy conservation in building design and layout • Promote an integrated system of pedestrian -friendly walkways and parking areas. • Enhance the City's waterfront character while maintaining the maritime presence. • Encourage the development of buildings with ground floor retail with office uses and residential uses above. • Promote a walkable community by encouraging the development of public open spaces, waterfront access, and pedestrian -friendly walkways. • Locate and combine parking areas in order to minimize the number of points of access to and from Bay Street. • Encourage architectural and site designs that serve as gathering places in wet and dry conditions. • Promote greater public transportation availability within Port Orchard and across Sinclair Inlet during the evening hours to improve access to/from the DOD. Port Ordrard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.dtyolpodwchard.us Page 7 of 39 P I ir. �3c���� L3L_X! All' ll Mryl IZ fin : �I�i�l City of Port Orchard 2007 Down Town Overlay District Additional documents that may have influence in the interaction and development of the town center revitalization project would include: the 1983-1985 Port Orchard Waterfront Revitalization and Urban Waterfront Walkway Project Plan, the 1998 City of Port Orchard Pedestrian Plan, the 1998 Port Orchard Downtown Design Charrette and Action Plan, the 1999 Downtown Port Orchard Suggestions for Revitalization, and the 2008 draft Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Update. These documents have guided the City in determining the vision and direction of the revitalization efforts of the City of Port Orchard. The action by City Council to select a site further implements the goals, objectives, and policies for the Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project. Site Description Although many sites were considered by the 2007 Art Anderson Associates, Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study, six potential parking structures were identified. For the study, all of the parking sites were considered to be three stories for the purpose of illustration and appearance only... Many potential sites were evaluated, and of the several developed below, there remains the possibility of moving a proposed building around on the site or increasing the number of stories. The proposed site Port Orchard To Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus v .cityofportorchard.us Page 8of 39 selected by the Port Orchard City Council on October 14, 2008 (Resolution 048-08) is identified as Site #3 within the Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study: Downtown Overlay District. The City Council selected site #3 is located on Prospect Street and is adjacent to Kitsap Street and Sidney Avenue via Council Resolution 048-08, but exempting the Sidney Gallery & Museum site via City Council Resolution 009-10. Since the site is on the hillside it was identified that the structure can be mostly underground with the library located at grade with the surrounding structures and streetscape. Having the location south of and not on Bay Street is a plus. Its central location to the DOD Core Zone has the potential to stimulate development in the core business district, specifically along Bay Street between Frederick and Sidney. The structure could be relatively concealed from the core business district and partially underground. While this site would likely be relatively expensive because of the extensive excavation required, it could provide direct support to businesses along the South side of Bay Street via a mall access from the lowest garage level. The site configuration was identified as may not optimal for a parking structure without the use of adjacent City owned right-of-way for egress, and construction. The site based on Option 1 has an estimated capacity of 300 cars, and 450 cars based on Option 2 (additional underground parking). Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project FebruaryMO Propsectus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 9 of 39 Project Description The Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project is composed of multiple components including an underground 300 space parking structure, potential for 7,500 square feet of retail space, a new 13,SOO square foot City Library with associated meeting spaces, and a pedestrian plaza/civic space along the Prospect Street corridor as well as on the roof of the proposed buildings. Cost Estimates The proposed Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project could include a conceptual costs ranging from $24 to $35 million dollars depending upon the alternatives chosen In the final design and the amount of retail and library space proposed. The potential project was segmented into three development phases; Phase 1: Acquisition and Entitlements, Phase 2 Parking Structure Construction, and Phase 3 Retail and City Library Construction. Hard Costs and Soft cost would be Identified for each portion of the proposed project phase. Phase 1 Acquisition and Entitlements The Acquisition and entitlements phase includes the project soft costs including financing, acquisition costs of the parcel assemblage, the design and land use permitting associated with the project, and the preparation of the project for construction. In 2007, the City of Port Orchard purchased and has secured ownership of one parcel, (APN 4650-015-003-0109) that comprises 0.19 acres of the proposed site. Pre -design and entitlement costs are estimated at generally 2% of construction costs. Design is estimated at 10%of construction costs. Construction Management could be estimated at 7%of construction costs. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofponorchard.us Page 10 of 39 Phase 2 Parking Structure Constructions Within the 2007 Art Anderson Associates Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study, parking structure construction cost estimates were prepared for all six parking structure locations. The cost estimates within this prospectus include costs for only the parking structure portion for the Site locations M3. As site 3 has a different topographic format from all the other structures, a sketch of its profile Is provided below. Construction Cost estimates were estimated in the $4S-$6S range based upon national data bases. Costs vary by complexity of construction and the need for artificial lighting and ventilations. ,. 1�I1yyY p1 Y�rIYOEAR�IIIII�YY Art Anderson Associates Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study, Appendix H Phase 3: City Library Construction The City of Port Orchard library proposal is based upon the discussion with the K'Itsap Regional Library and providing the similar capacity, square footage, improvements, and quality of construction as noted for the construction of a similar facility for the City of Poulsbo. The Poulsbo library proposal construction was 13,500 square feet of remodeled space is anticipated to provide a basis of construction estimate at a minimum of $125 per square foot. Further analysis would be required for a Phase 3 library and retail space cost estimate as the project phase is further identlfled. Port Orchard Town Center Revsallzaflon Project February 2010 PmPsectus w .d4vfportorchard.us Page 11 of 39 Financing Options A successful program for this proposed economic development project requires the cooperation and involvement of many players and leadership with a vision of the future that will pull people, agencies, and opportunities together to make it happen. A number of financing options may be available for both portions of the project Including the acquisition and entitlements phase, the parking structure construction phase, and the city library construction phase. The most viable financing sources for the all or a portion of the project may Include: 1. The Port of Bremerton, a major stakeholder that needs approximately 100 spaces, has indicated a desire to provide commensurate funding of portions of one or more parking structures. 2. Federal funding through Congressional earmarks or programs. 3. Kitsap Transit, another major stakeholder that could seek funding through many sources to support transit improvements and parking requirements for bus and ferry users. 4. Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, as the Port Orchard designated development authority for New Market Tax Credits and which can pursue both low interest loans and grants in conjunction with arrangements with private developers. S. The City of Port Orchard, which can obtain funds via a bond Issue, sale of the existing library parcel, and pursue grants and loans on its own. Additional possible funding opportunities may Include 6. Washington State Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) funding opportunities 7. Potential New Market Tax Credit financing 8. Potential Federal Economic Stimulus financing 9. Potential Federal Appropriations 10. Potential Public / Private Partnerships 11. Potential Community Development Block Grant and other potential funding sources. Directly allocating tax revenues may possibly be an effective stimulus for either redevelopment or economic development. General funds, local sales tax, and bond measures can be excellent sources of funding for projects that enable additional development to occur. Direct tax revenue funding is often limited to infrastructural improvements, property acquisition, and related programs and staffing. As such, these Investments often set the stage for additional private investment and interest. In many cases, directing these funding sources to particular projects or targeted areas requires voter approval, but this technique can be a powerful tool for revitalization. More complete funding Investigations and identification of funding sources will be provided as the project continues. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February2010 Propsectus w .cityofportorchard.us Page 12 of 39 Construction Schedules / Project Phasing Construction of the parking structure, with the full option with underground excavation, could take 18 months due to the necessary utility rerouting. These timeframes assume permits are issued and no other development occurs except the structure. Any schedule that includes both the library and the parking structure must accommodate many of the tasks that must be considered when the decision is made to move forward with site development. The Intermediate task completion dates and final delivery date are dependent on the start date. Additionally, the amount of time for some tasks, especially the permitting, design and construction periods, could increase depending on public input and possible appeals of the land use decisions. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cltyofportorchard.us Page 13 of 39 RESOLUTION NO. 048-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, IDENTIFYING A PREFERRED SITE FOR A DOWNTOWN PARIQNG GARAGE WHEREAS, in 2007 the City commissioned the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate traffic and parking issues within the Downtown Overlay District (DOD); and WHEREAS, the "Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study: Downtown Overlay District" (Anderson Associates; October 18, 2007) identified six potential parking structure sites; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on October 14, 2008 for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the options discussed In the parking feasibility study and the City Council intends that there will be future opportunities for the public to comment as the process continues for determining a final site, as well as addressing design and financing issues; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the public comment and its own deliberations regarding the options for a downtown parking structure; now, therefore; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: THAT: the City Council has identified parking structure site #3 on Prospect Street (adjacent to Kdsap Street and Sidney Avenue) as Its preferred site based in part on its proximity to downtown Port Orchard and its potertal to be bulk entirely or partially underground; and FURTHER THAT: The Public Works Director Is authorized to obtain preliminary geotechnical data to determine the site's suitability. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested by tfie Oerlc in authentication of such passage this Ad day a amI�r7 .� ti m .. . Art Port Orchard Town Center ReMialization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofportorohard.us Page 14 of 39 Introduced by: Development Director Drafted by: Development Director Reviewed by: Development Director Introduced: February 9, 2oio Adopted: February 9, 2oro NO. oo9-to A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, EXCLUDING THE SIDNEY GALLERY AND MUSEUM, PARCEL NUMBER 4650-015-013-0206, FROM CONSIDERATION AS A PREFERRED SITE FOR A DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE WHEREAS, in 2007 the City commissioned the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate traffic and parking issues within the Downtown Overlay District (DOD); and WHEREAS, the city Council considered the public comment and its own deliberations regarding a downtown parking structure and approved Resolution 048-08 designating a Preferred Site for a Downtown Parking Garage. WHEREAS, in consideration of the requests from the Sidney Gallery and Museum Board and the expressed public opinion regarding the civic value of the Sidney Gallery and Museum located at 202 Sidney Avenue and identified as Assessor Parcel Number 4650-o15-or3-02o6; and WHEREAS, the City Council supports the Board efforts to pursue potential future designation of a historical status for the Sidney Gallery and Museum located at 202 Sidney Avenue; now, therefore; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS-. THAT: the City Council has identified that the site selection for a downtown parking garage shall specifically exclude the Sidney Gallery and Museum, located at 202 Sidney Avenue and identified as Assessor Parcel Number 4650-ol5-013- 02o6. FURTHER THAT: This resolution is an expression of the sentiment of the City Council at this point at time and shall Put Ordmd To" Center Revitalizaflon Project February 2010 PropsecWs www.c'ityofportorchard.m Page 15 of 39 Resolution No. oo9-io 2 Of not be identified as an instrument that may bind the future decisions of this or a future City Council. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 9th day of February 2010. ATT a Patricia J. ICt trick, CMC, City Clerk Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus w .cityofportorchard.us Page 16 of 39 Coppola Asks Port to Partner with Port Orchard on Parking Garage By Chris Henry Friday, May 8, 2009 PORT ORCHARD — Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola has asked the Port of Bremerton to help finance the city's proposed Town Center Revitalization Project, but the response has been less than favorable. The proposed project includes a parking garage, new library and community meeting space on a campus -like setting. In a letter dated May 6 to port commission president Cheryl Kincer, Coppola asked the port to cover half the cost of the Town Center, currently estimated at $18 million. Coppola, in his letter, said there was an informal agreement made before he took office that the port would help finance the parking garage. The city plans to move parking off the waterfront and create a public park there. Coppola said the port had agreed to purchase parking spaces in the new structure. In his letter, Coppola cited the port's investment the Bremerton Marina expansion and its intention to purchase property from Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority for a Bremerton parking garage, saying now it's Port Orchard's turn Coppola estimated the port's total investment in Bremerton, including the cost of the parking lot property, to be $17.38 million. By comparison, he said, the port "has not spent any sizable amount of money in Port Orchard in almost a decade." "They've spent an enormous amount in downtown Bremerton," said Coppola. "We feel strongly that downtown Bremerton is not the only place they should be looking to provide economic development." Both Kincer and South Kitsap Port Commissioner Larry Stokes took strong exception to the implication that Port Orchard has been neglected by the port. Commissioner Bill Mahan was unavailable for comment. "1 was appalled and disappointed when I read the letter," said Kincer. "1'm insulted to think that the mayor didn't think we're committed to making an investment in the City of Port Orchard and South Kitsap." Kincer cited "millions" spent on Port Orchard since she took office in 1998. Projects she noted include improvements to the port's waterfront park and gazebo, upgrades to the fuel dock, replacement last year of a fuel tank, improvements to the boardwalk and harbormaster's office, as well as the port's contribution to festivals promoting the city's tourism. Shortly before Kincer took office, the port invested heavily in a compete rebuild and expansion of the Port Orchard Marina. Stokes said he, too, was taken aback by the mayor's lack of recognition for the port's contributions to Port Orchard. He also resented the tone of Coppola's request. "Rather than trying to work together, he's trying to shove all these things down our throat," said Stokes. "He's like a bull in a china closet, and I'm not going to put up with it." Stokes brought up tension that resulted last year when Coppola, backed by the city council, demanded a role in providing sewer to the South Kitsap Industrial Area. Much of the area is owned by the port. Port Orchard's position complicated negotiations on annexation of SKIA into the City of Bremerton. The matter of who will provide sewer to the area has not yet been resolved. "He's decaying the relationship between the Port of Bremerton and the City of Port Orchard," Stokes said. Kincer questioned the "agreement" Coppola cited saying no such guarantee has been made during her tenure. Port Orchard City Councilman John Clausen said there was discussion between port and city officials late in former Mayor Kim Abel's tenure in which the port expressed willingness to pay for its share of parking spaces in the garage, but he did not recall commitment of a specific percentage or amount. Clausen said he knew Coppola planned to write the letter, but he said it did not necessarily represent the council's views. Kincer said Coppolas estimate of the port's recent and proposed spending on Bremerton includes a figure for a real estate purchase currently under negotiation with the housing authority. She objected to Coppola's citing the figure in his letter, which was sent to members of the press, especially considering he serves on the housing authority's board. Becky Swanson, the ports chief financial officer, said the port currently has a capacity of $13,429,362, with another $3,525,000 in capacity to become available at the end of the year. There's also an additional $10,955,000 available by the end of 2012. "Just because the port has a debt capacity does not mean it has an identifiable source of revenue to repay the debt," Swanson said. ® 2007 Kitsep Sun Downturn won't deter downtown By CHARLIE BERMANT Port Orchard Independent Staff Writer Dec 10, 2008, 11:38 AM Plans for a downtown parking garage and community center in downtown Port Orchard are proceeding, even in the face of severe economic conditions and a building slowdown. "We're looking for funding sources that are not affected by the housing market," said Port Orchard Development Director James Weaver. "And grant money Is available." While the vision is for a thriving downtown with a waterfront park and vibrant retail, the path toward this goal is prosaic. In order for downtown Port Orchard to grow, there needs to be a place to park. The Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project, which is now available on the city's Web site, begins with an underground parking structure to be constructed along Prospect Street. Once complete, the city can develop the waterfront, which is now used predominantly for parking, into a public park. City officials believe these steps will directly lead to a vital Port Orchard. And they are now laying the groundwork by continuing the planning process. "It's important to keep planning these steps," Weaver said, "so whatever happens, the staff will have something to work on." After farming out much of the grant application work, the city expects to bring it in house and delegate it to Weaver's staff. The steps will run concurrently. The first goal is the funding search, to be followed by site acquisition and design. The Prospect Street site still needs testing, in order to make sure it can accommodate underground parking. Once completed, the city will need to acquire some property in order to build the structure. In a related matter, Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola recently sent out a letter to local residents saying the city was not currently involved in any site acquisition and that any real estate developer claiming to act on the city's behalf for land purchases is lying. Weaver calls the parking garage "a catalyst project" that will stimulate downtown development. And removing parking from the waterfront in favor of a park will cost the city less due to money paid to the Department of Natural Resources. Depending on the design, the parking structure would house from 724 to 1,172 cars. It would be constructed underneath a community center that most likely would contain a library. The current library building, which the city owns, would be turned into a retail store or a restaurant. Like the funding, the timing is also up in the air. The city estimates it will take three to five years to complete. After the grants are secured the public will have the opportunity to testify during the design and land acquisition process according to Weaver. "The draft prospectus document is intended to serve the city of Port Orchard for funding purposes in a conceptual manner and as a living document," Weaver wrote in a press release. "It will be updated as new information becomes available and as new funding sources are identified. The city of Port Orchard encourages public Input and review relating to the community desires as this project is conceptually explored." The statement goes on to project the new Port Orchard library structure could also contain 7,500 square feet of retail space and a pedestrlan/vehicular boulevard that could be used for street fairs or farmer's markets on the Prospect Street right-of-way. Additional public plazas may be possible on the roof of these structures for panoramic views of the bay and the city. As the economy slides, Weaver said that Port Orchard could benefit from the WPA-like public works program, outlined this weekend by President-elect Barack Obama. "This has been a long time coming," Weaver said. "We benefited from the great infrastructure push in the 1960s and 1970s, but since then we have only maintained our failing Infrastructure. This plan reflects a much -needed investment in our future." Port Orchard Independent Staff Writer Charlie Bermant can be reached at cbermant@portorchardindependent.com or (360) 876-4414. Parking garage the key to Bay Street redevelopment By LARY COPPOLA Port Orchard Independent Contributor Jul 02 2009, 4:07 PM UPDATED Bob Meadows has provided what is perhaps the most articulate argument to date against the idea of constructing a new parking garage in downtown Port Orchard. His June 26 column ("Would a parking lot revitalize Bay Street?") demonstrates the usual analytical skills and common sense logic he applies to most subjects. However, Bob is apparently unaware of a few facts that could make a difference in his view of the need for the proposed garage. There has been lots of private sector interest in the redevelopment of downtown. The economy has put a damper on a large part of it — for now — but the economy is cyclical, so the interest will return when the economic climate improves because the Port Orchard waterfront offers one of the last redevelopment opportunities in the Puget Sound region. For starters, one appropriate economic development generator for downtown would be a grocery store — something significantly larger than a mini -mart, but smaller than a Safeway or Albertsons. Downtown residents and visiting boaters alike have clamored for one for years. The nearest grocery store is approximately for miles away. Another is a full -service marine supply store. Located within sight of hundreds of boats, this would seem like a no-brainer, since the nearest ones are in East Bremerton and Gig Harbor. Two different grocery chains and a major marine supply retailer have expressed interest in locating outlets here. At the invitation of the city, they have sent representatives to have a look at Port Orchard and have met with me, city staff, and a small number of downtown merchants. However, all cited the lack of parking as the main reason for declining to locate here. All have indicated that if the parking problem were solved, they would be open to revisiting the possibilities. When shown the proposed design of the garage and asked if that would be an acceptable solution, all answered in the affirmative. Likewise, there have been several developers who have attempted to purchase large parts of our downtown for redevelopment. The major interest has been in developing mixed -use projects (retail at the Bay Street level and residential and business uses above) that would include purchasing all of the buildings on Bay Street between Sidney and Frederick Streets. There has been great interest to do this on both sides of Bay Street from different developers, but the main obstacles have been a refusal by three specific property owners to sell — and, of course, parking. However, there have also been proposed projects that could go forward even without the buildings where the owners are declining to sell. City development rules dictate that new residential units must have 1.5 parking stalls per unit. This means given the confines of the space available, it would be difficult to redevelop profitably. However, given the opportunity to purchase stalls in the proposed parking garage — especially on the upland side of Bay Street — developers acknowledge the projects once again become financially viable. As far as the library is concerned, the city owns the building that houses the library and is legally obligated to provide a location for it. It is also a major downtown pedestrian traffic generator, with more than 22,000 visitors per month. However, the library is bursting at the seams, needing considerably more space, and the building is in a major state of disrepair. It would cost more to repair it properly than the building is worth on the open market - which is not a prudent use of the taxpayer's hard-earned money. One existing downtown merchant has indicated significant interest in purchasing the library building at appraised value, tearing it down, and constructing a new building to house and expand their very successful business. In the meantime, they would lease the existing facility back to the city at a favorable rate until the new library is ready. Also included in the parking garage proposal is a community center and meeting room - something the city currently lacks, and sorely needs. The Boys & Girls Club has also indicated great interest in locating a Hope Center on the site and committing a seven -figure dollar amount to the project. Its not a case of "if' downtown redevelopment will occur, but "when." That's why we need to be vigilant in our efforts to plan for, and prepare in advance, so we can make the most of the opportunity when it presents itself. We have made great strides in that effort so far. The citizens have determined they want building heights restricted and existing views preserved. They have made it clear they want to preserve the small town character of our downtown. The city responded by passing the Downtown Overlay District (DOD) ordinance, which limits building heights to 39 feet maximum on the waterfront side of Bay Street and 55 feet maximum on the upland side, while implementing design standards for new construction that maintain a historic flavor. The permitting process has been completely overhauled so it is now the fastest in the county, as well as easy and certain. While development rules will not be bent and are strictly enforced, they no longer change in the middle of a project, either — something Port Orchard had a bad reputation for doing in the past, and significantly reduced interest in downtown redevelopment. The parking garage is the missing piece, and will be the glue to bind all of these efforts together. Financing will come through a combination of sources — some public, such as the federal and state government, grants, partnerships with other local public agencies, and low -interest loans. Other funding will come from private sector sources, such as developers proposing downtown projects that require additional parking. Port Orchard residents will also get a new downtown waterfront park that will generate additional pedestrian traffic, which will result in increased business for downtown merchants and increased sales tax revenue for the city. Given all of these facts, it appears to the city that the proposed garage, library and community center is a win -win situation that will allow our town to grow in a way we have control of, and preserve our small town atmosphere without leaving us at the mercy of outside developers who don't have our long term best interests at heart. Lary Coppola is the mayor of Port Orchard. Three Kitsap Projects in Line to Get Big Federal Loans By Bryon Grimley Wednesday, July 29, 2009 BREMERTON — Projects in Poulsbo, Silverdale and Port Orchard could get ajump start if they are approved for a combined $5 million in loans from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Members of the executive board of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council heard presentations on those projects, along with a fourth planned for Bainbridge Island, on Wednesday. The board recommended the three be considered by HUD officials for $5.7 million that is available to the county under the Section 108 loan guarantee program. The Poulsbo request is from Westbury Inc., which wants $2 million to help build a plant to manufacture security and safety barriers systems primarily for airports; the Silverdale request comes from the county, which would use $1 million to help build a YMCA there the city of Port Orchard asked for $2 million to support a downtown revitalization project; and Martha and Mary asked for $1.5 million to help build a 12-suite rehabilitation facility on Bainbridge Island. That adds up to $6.5 million, which is why the council had to whittle the list down This is only the second time in recent history that the county has used the loan guarantee program, according to Shelley Kneip, attorney for the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office. Previously, Section 108 loan money was used for renovations at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, she said. The county is responsible for paying back the low -interest loans and has to pledge current and future Community Development Block Grant allocations to cover the loan amount as security. To ensure the county is not on the hook for the loan payments, applicants had to prove they could pay back the total amount, or provide enough collateral to cover the cost. The benefit of the Section 108 loan program is it does not affect an agency's bonding authority, and provides flexibility to help a community jump-start development in areas that need it most, said Shannon Bauman, block grant program planner. To be eligible, applicants must meet Community Development Block Grant rules and regulations, as well as at least one of three national objectives: the project must benefit low- and moderate -income people, help to eliminate "slum and blight," or meet the urgent needs of the community. The regional council board determined the Poulsbo project and the Silverdale project were the two most prepared to move forward and suggested they receive the full amounts requested. County Commissioner Josh Brown expressed uncertainty about the city of Port Orchard's plan to repay the loan. Other board members echoed those concerns, which Mayor Lary Coppola — also a KRCC member — said was agreeable. The board stipulated the loans must be repaid in 10 years and that the projects must be ready to go no later than September 2010. Because the Martha and Mary project was not ready for immediate implementation, the board committed to supporting the project later. The three projects are now subject to a financial review by an independent financial consultant, which will make sure their payment plan is feasible. A 30-day comment period and a public hearing will also take place before a final loan application is sent to HUD. A second public hearing will be held once the funds are received. The Projects The projects recommended to receive Section 108 loans from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development include: Westbury Inc.: The company plans to build in Poulsbo's Twelve Trees Industrial Park, where it will manufacture security and safety barriers systems primarily for airports. It plans to employ 100 people, of which more than half will be from the low- to moderate - income bracket. lobs would start at $16 an hour, plus benefits. The comparry requested $2 million, and will provide the remaining $500,000 it needs to get started. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project: The city of Port Orchard requested $2 million to help with the purchase of land needed for the construction of an underground parking garage and new library on Prospect Street. The cost of the parking garage, including land acquisition and design is $5.3 million. The cost of the overall downtown revitalization project is estimated at $36.6 million. Kitsap County Silverdale Campus YMCA: The county requested $1 million for the proposed Silverdale YMCA. The county previously committed $5 million for the estimated $15 million project, which is projected to be between 50,000- and 70,000-square feet. The remaining $10 million will be funded by the YMCA of Pierce/Kitsap County. The new facility would create 74 full-time positions once open, of which 56 will be for low- to moderate -income individuals. a ® 2007 Kitsap Sun The City of Port Orchard is a growing community with an ex- pected population growth to double by 2025. The Port Or- chard Town Center is proposed to include a much needed new City Library, a public plaza for community events such as the fanners market, serve as a catalyst for the waterfront park, and provide the much needed downtown parking for the port, local residents, community businesses, and down- town revitalization efforts. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Implements crucial elements of the 2005 Port Orchard Economic Development Plan, 2007 Parking Feasibility Study, 2007 Downtown Over- lay District. & 2009 Comprehensive Plan. • Project to be designed and constructed in Two Phases: Phase I: 400• Underground Parking Structure. Phase If: 13,500 Square Foot Library and Com- munity Center, 7,500 Square Foot Retail Space & Public Plaza. • Port of Bremerton reservation of 100 parking stalls for replacement of waterfront parking. • City of Port Orchard committed $500,000 In 2007 to purchase key Prospect Street parcel. • Total Project Cost Estimated at $35 Million wit, contingencies (S24 Million Phase I Parking Ga rage and $7 Million Phase II Library/Public Plaza. • City of Port Orchard actively seeking Federal, State, and publlc/private funding alternatives. 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T-A •1` • W y < N � �S 0 m z m = a z ry d V Y is 45 d IN \ � 0.9 d fl V� Q d 09 n� gT 99 @S � O @�N amau;mr Port Orchard Town Center Revilslization Project February 2010 Propsectus w .atjofpodorchard.us Page 28 of 39 ME l �-- - - - - - - -' r- ---- -- - - -- -- I Port Orchard Town Center Reviteizetion Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 29 of 39 Coppola Asks Port to Partner with Port Orchard on Parking Garage By Chris Henry Friday, May 8, 2009 PORT ORCHARD Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola has asked the Port of Bremerton to help finance the city's proposed Town Center Revitalization Project, but the response has been less than favorable. The proposed project includes a parking garage, new library and community meeting space on a campus -like setting. In a letter dated May 6 to port commission president Cheryl Kincer, Coppola asked the port to cover half the cost of the Town Center, currently estimated at $18 million. Coppola, in his letter, said there was an informal agreement made before he took office that the port would help finance the parking garage. The city plans to move parking off the waterfront and create a public park there. Coppola said the port had agreed to purchase parking spaces in the new structure. In his letter, Coppola cited the pores investment the Bremerton Marina expansion and its intention to purchase property from Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority for a Bremerton parking garage, saying now it's Port Orchard's turn. Coppola estimated the pores total investment in Bremerton, including the cost of the parking lot property, to be $17.38 million. By comparison, he said, the port "has not spent any sizable amount of money in Port Orchard in almost a decade." "They've spent an enormous amount in downtown Bremerton," said Coppola. "We feel strongly that downtown Bremerton is not the only place they should be looking to provide economic development" Both Kincer and South Kitsap Port Commissioner Larry Stokes took strong exception to the implication that Port Orchard has been neglected by the port. Commissioner Bill Mahan was unavailable for comment. "I was appalled and disappointed when 1 read the letter," said Kincer. "I'm insulted to think that the mayor didn't think we're committed to making an investment in the City of Port Orchard and South Kitsap." Kincer cited "millions" spent on Port Orchard since she took office in 1998. Projects she noted include improvements to the port's waterfront park and gazebo, upgrades to the fuel dock, replacement last year of a fuel tank, improvements to the boardwalk and harbormaster's office, as well as the pores contribution to festivals promoting the city's tourism. Shortly before Kincer took office, the port invested heavily in a compete rebuild and expansion of the Port Orchard Marina. Stokes said be, too, was taken aback by the mayor's lack of recognition for the pores contributions to Port Orchard. He also resented the tone of Coppola's request "Rather than trying to work together, he's trying to shove all these things down our throat," said Stokes. "He's like a bull in a china closet, and I'm not going to put up with it" Stokes brought up tension that resulted last year when Coppola, backed by the city council, demanded a role in providing sewer to the South Kitsap Industrial Area. Much of the area is owned by the port. Pon Orchards position complicated negotiations on annexation of SKIA into the City of Bremerton. The matter of who will provide sewer to the area has not yet been resolved. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus w .cityofportorcharclms Page 32 of 39 "He's decaying the relationship between the Port of Bremerton and the City of Port Orchard," Stokes said Kincer questioned the "agreement" Coppola cited saying no such guaramee has been made during her team. Port Orchard City Councilmen John Cla ison said there was discussion between port and city officials late in former Mayor Kim Abel's tenure in which the port expressed willingness to pay for its share of parking spaces in the garage, but he did not recall commitment of a specific percentage or amount, Clauson said he knew Coppola planned to write the letter, but he said it did not necessarily represent the council's views. Kincer said Coppola's estimate of the port's recent and proposed spending on Bremerton includes a figure for a real estate purchase cu ently under negotiation with the housing suftwity. She objected to Coppola's citing the figure in his letter, which was sent to members of the press, especially considering he serves on the housing authority's board. Becky Swenson, the port's chief financial officer, said the port currently has a capacity of $13,429,362, with another $3.525,000 in capacity to become available at the end of the year. There's also an additional $10,955,000 available by the end of 2012. "Jost because the port has a debt capacity does not mean it has an identifiable sauce of revenoe to repay the debt," Swanson said. a ® 2007 Kitsap Sun Port Orchard Town Center Revffalizabon Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cftyofponorchard.us Page 33 of 39 Downturn won't deter downtown By CHARLIE BERMANT Port Orchard Independent Staff Writer Dec 10, 2008, 11:38 AM Plans for a downtown parking garage and community center in downtown Port Orchard are proceeding, even in the face of severe economic conditions and a building slowdown. "We're looking for funding sources that are not affected by the housing market," said Port Orchard Development Director James Weaver. "And grant money is available." While the vision is for a thriving downtown with a waterfront park and vibrant retail, the path toward this goal is prosaic. In order for downtown Port Orchard to grow, there needs to be a place to park. The Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project, which is now available on the city's Web site, begins with an underground parking structure to be constructed along Prospect Street. Once complete, the city can develop the waterfront, which is now used predominantly for parking, into a public park. City officials believe these steps will directly lead to a vital Port Orchard. And they are now laying the groundwork by continuing the planning process. "It's important to keep planning these steps," Weaver said, "so whatever happens, the staff will have something to work on." After farming out much of the grant application work, the city expects to bring it in house and delegate it to Weaver's staff. The steps will run concurrently. The first goal is the funding search, to be followed by site acquisition and design. The Prospect Street site still needs testing, in order to make sure it can accommodate underground parking. Once completed, the city will need to acquire some property in order to build the structure. In a related matter, Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola recently sent out a letter to local residents saying the city was not currently involved in any site acquisition and that any real estate developer claiming to act on the city's behalf for land purchases is lying. Weaver calls the parking garage "a catalyst project" that will stimulate downtown development. And removing parking from the waterfront in favor of a park will cost the city less due to money paid to the Department of Natural Resources. Depending on the design, the parking structure would house from 724 to 1,172 cars. It would be constructed underneath a community center that most likely would contain a library. The current library building, which the city owns, would be turned into a retail store or a restaurant. Like the funding, the timing is also up in the air. The city estimates it will take three to five years to complete. After the grants are secured the public will have the opportunity to testify during the design and land acquisition process according to Weaver. "The draft prospectus document is intended to serve the city of Port Orchard for funding purposes in a conceptual manner and as a living document," Weaver wrote in a press release. "It will be updated as new information becomes available and as new funding sources are identified. The city of Port Orchard encourages public input and review relating to the community desires as this project is conceptually explored." The statement goes on to project the new Port Orchard library structure could also contain 7,500 square feet of retail space and a pedestrian/vehicular boulevard that could be used for street fairs or farmer's markets on the Prospect Street right-of-way. Additional public plazas may be possible on the roof of these structures for panoramic views of the bay and the city. As the economy slides, Weaver said that Port Orchard could benefit from the WPA-like public works program, outlined this weekend by President-elect Barack Obama. "This has been a long time coming," Weaver said. "We benefited from the great infrastructure push in the 1960s and 1970s, but since then we have only maintained our failing infrastructure. This plan reflects a much -needed investment in our future." Port Orchard Independent Staff Writer Charlie Bermant can be reached at ebermant r@portorchardindependent.com or (360) 876-4414. Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propseclus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 34 of 39 Parking garage the key to Bay Street redevelopment By LARY COPPOLA Port Orchard Independent Contributor Jul 02 2009, 4:07 PM • UPDATED Bob Meadows has provided what is perhaps the most articulate argument to dale against the idea of constructing a new parking garage in downtown Port Orchard. His June 26 column ("Would a parking lot revitalize Bay Street?") demonstrates the usual analytical skills and common sense logic he applies to most subjects. However, Bob is apparently unaware of a few facts that could make a difference in his view of the need for the proposed garage. There has been lots of private sector interest in the redevelopment of downtown. The economy has put a damper on a large part of it — for now — but the economy is cyclical, so the interest will return when the economic climate improves because the Port Orchard waterfront offers one of the last redevelopment opportunities in the Puget Sound region. For starters, one appropriate economic development generator for downtown would be a grocery store — something significantly larger than a mini -mart, but smaller than a Safeway or Albertsons. Downtown residents and visiting boaters alike have clamored for one for years. The nearest grocery store is approximately for miles away. Another is a full -service marine supply store. Located within sight of hundreds of boats, this would seem like a no-brainer, since the nearest ones are in East Bremerton and Gig Harbor. Two different grocery chains and a major marine supply retailer have expressed interest in locating outlets here. At the invitation of the city, they have sent representatives to have a look at Port Orchard and have met with me, city staff, and a small number of downtown merchants. However, all cited the lack of parking as the main reason for declining to locate here. All have indicated that if the parking problem were solved, they would be open to revisiting the possibilities. When shown the proposed design of the garage and asked if that would be an acceptable solution, all answered in the affirmative. Likewise, there have been several developers who have attempted to purchase large parts of our downtown for redevelopment. The major interest has been in developing mixed -use projects (retail at the Bay Street level and residential and business uses above) that would include purchasing all of the buildings on Bay Street between Sidney and Frederick Streets. There has been great interest to do this on both sides of Bay Street from different developers, but the main obstacles have been a refusal by three specific property owners to sell — and, of course, parking. However, there have also been proposed projects that could go forward even without the buildings where the owners are declining to sell. City development rules dictate that new residential units must have 1.5 parking stalls per unit. This means given the confines of the space available, it would be difficult to redevelop profitably. However, given the opportunity to purchase stalls in the proposed parking garage — especially on the upland side of Bay Street — developers acknowledge the projects once again become financially viable. As far as the library is concerned, the city owns the building that houses the library and is legally obligated to provide a location for it. It is also a major downtown pedestrian traffic generator, with more than 22,000 visitors per month. However, the library is bursting at the seams, Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 35 of 39 needing considerably more space, and the building is in a major state of disrepair. It would cost more to repair it properly than the building is worth on the open market - which is not a prudent use of the taxpayer's hard-earned money. One existing downtown merchant has indicated significant interest in purchasing the library building at appraised value, tearing it down, and constructing a new building to house and expand their very successful business. In the meantime, they would lease the existing facility back to the city at a favorable rate until the new library is ready. Also included in the parking garage proposal is a community center and meeting room - something the city currently lacks, and sorely needs. The Boys & Girls Club has also indicated great interest in locating a Hope Center on the site and committing a seven -figure dollar amount to the project. It's not a case of "If" downtown redevelopment will occur, but "when." That's why we need to be vigilant in our efforts to plan for, and prepare in advance, so we can make the most of the opportunity when it presents itself. We have made great strides in that effort so far. The citizens have determined they want building heights restricted and existing views preserved. They have made it clear they want to preserve the small town character of our downtown. The city responded by passing the Downtown Overlay District (DOD) ordinance, which limits building heights to 39 feet maximum on the waterfront side of Bay Street and 55 feet maximum on the upland side, while implementing design standards for new construction that maintain a historic flavor. The permitting process has been completely overhauled so it is now the fastest in the county, as well as easy and certain. While development rules will not be bent and are strictly enforced, they no longer change in the middle of a project, either — something Port Orchard had a bad reputation for doing in the past, and significantly reduced interest in downtown redevelopment. The parking garage is the missing piece, and will be the glue to bind all of these efforts together. Financing will come through a combination of sources — some public, such as the federal and state government, grants, partnerships with other local public agencies, and low -interest loans. Other funding will come from private sector sources, such as developers proposing downtown projects that require additional parking. Port Orchard residents will also get a new downtown waterfront park that will generate additional pedestrian traffic, which will result in increased business for downtown merchants and increased sales tax revenue for the city. Given all of these facts, it appears to the city that the proposed garage, library and community center is a win -win situation that will allow our town to grow in a way we have control of, and preserve our small town atmosphere without leaving us at the mercy of outside developers who don't have our long term best interests at heart. Lary Coppola is the mayor of Port Orchard. PM Orchard Town Center Revializa0on Project Febmry 2010 Propsectus w .dtyofportorchardxs Page 36 of 39 Three Kitsap Projects in Line to Get Big Federal Loans By Bryn Grimley Wednesday, July 29, 2009 BREMERTON — Projects in Poulsbo, Silverdale and Port Orchard could get a jump start if they are approved for a combined $5 million in loans from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Members of the executive board of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council heard presentations on those projects, along with a fourth planed for Bainbridge Island, on Wednesday. The board recommended the three be considered by HUD officials for $5.7 million that is available to the county under the Section 108 loan guarantee program. The Poulsbo request is from Westbury Inc, which wants $2 million to help build a plant to manufacture security and safety barriers systems primarily for airports; the Silverdale request comes from the county, which would use $1 million to help build a YMCA there; the city of Port Orchard asked for $2 million to support a downtown revitalization project; and Martha and Mary asked for $1.5 million to help build a 12-suite rehabilitation facility on Bainbridge Island That adds up to $6.5 million, which is why the council had to whittle the list down. This is only the second time in recent history that the county has used the loan guarantee program, according to Shelley Kneip, attorney for the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office. Previously, Section 108 loan money was used for renovations at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, she said. The county is responsible for paying back the low -interest Ions and has to pledge current and future Community Development Block Grant allocations to cover the Ion amount as security. To ensure the county is not on the hook for the loan payments, applicants had to prove they could pay back the total amount, or provide enough collateral to cover the cost. The benefit of the Section 108 Ion program is it does not affect an agency's bonding authority, and provides Flexibility to help a community jump-start development in areas that need it most, said Shannon Bauman, block grant program plainer. To be eligible, applicants must meet Community Development Block Grant rules and regulations, as well as at least one of three national objectives: the project must benefit low- and moderate -income people, help to eliminate "slum and blight," or meet the urgent needs of the community. The regional council board determined the Poulsbo project and the Silverdale project were the two most prepared to move forward and suggested they receive the full amounts requested. Comfy Commissioner Josh Brown expressed uncertainty about the city of Port Orchard's plan to repay the loan. Other board members echoed those concerns, which Mayor Cary Coppola — also a KRCC member— said was agreeable. The board stipulated the Ions must be repaid in 10 years and that the projects must be ready to go no later than September 2010. Because the Martha and Mary project was not ready for immediate implementation, the board committed to supporting the project later. The three projects are now subject to a financial review by an independent financial consultant, which will make sure their payment plan is feasible. A 30-day comment period and a public hearing will also take place before a final loan application is sent to HUD. A second public hearing will be held once the funds are received. The Projects Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project February 2010 Propsectus www.cityofportorchard.us Page 37 of 39 The projects mcau mended to receive Section 108 loans from the federal Depamnent of Housing and Urban Development include: Westbury Inc.: The company pleas to build in Poulsbo's Twelve Trees Industrial Park, where it will maoufachue security and safety barriers systems prirmnTy for airports. It plans to employ 100 people, of which more than half will be from the low- to moduate- income bracket. Jobs would start at $16 an hour, plus benefits. The company requested $2 million, and will provide the remaining $500,000 it needs to get started Port Orchard Town Center Revitalization Project The city of Port Orchard requested $2 million to help with the purchase of land needed for the construction of an underground parking garage and new library on Prospect Street. The cost of the parking garage, including land acquisition and design is $5.3 million. The cost of the overall downtown revitalization project is estimated at $36.6 million. Kitsnp County Silverdale Campus YMCA: The county requested $1 million for the proposed Silverdale YMCA. The county previously committed $5 million for the estimated $15 million project, which is projected to be between 50,000- and 70,000-square feet. The remaining $10 million will be funded by the YMCA of Pierce/Kitsap County. 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