HomeMy WebLinkAbout2820 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION authorizing application to the Public
Facilities District for funding for construction of a regional
conference center.
WHEREAS, a pementage of local sales tax revenues are currently available to the Kitsap
Public Facilities District (PFD) for construction or rehabilitation of convention, conference or
special event facilities in Kitsap County. This capital project funding would come fi:om a partial
refund of the state's portion of local sales tax, without increasing local taxes.
WHEREAS, the PFD Board is requesting proposals fi'om interested parties for
convention, conference or special event facilities that may be eligible for funding.
WHEREAS, the criteria for application require that it must be a "regional Center'
designated to serve a regional population; government investment, including PFD funding, must
be at least $10 million; public or private sources must provide a local match ofcastL land, or in-
kind contributions equal to at least one-third of the funding to be provided by the PFD ($2.5
million for local governments); and the project must be able to commence construction by
January l, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Bremerton
supports the application to the Public Facilities District for a conference/convention site to be
located on city owned property located on the Bremerton waterkont adjacent to the Bremerton
Transportation Center. Further, the council supports public and private partnerships as a part of
this application.
TED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this ~ day of
. ' 2001.
/~31~HN LAW, Cdouncil President