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CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT NO. 1
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND
BERK Consulting, Inc.
PROJECT Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
CONSULTANT BERK Consulting, Inc.
DATE
THIS CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY AMENDS THE
AGREEMENT (the "Contract") entered into between t6e City of Bremerton and BERK
Consulting.Inc. on June 11. 2015.
All provisions in the Contract shall.remain in full force and effect except as expressly modified by
this document. � ' ��� . •• �
For valuable consideration and by mutual consent of the parties, the modifications to the Contract
are as follows: '
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Section I. Scope , is modified as follows: See Amended Scope of Work attached as
Contract Modification 1 Exhibit A
Section II. Terffi , is modified as follows: No Change.
Section III. Compensation , is modified as follows:
The original contract amount was an amount not to ezceed One Hundred Twentv-four
Thousand Nine Hundred Seventv-one Dollars ($124,971.00). The City shall pay the Consultant
for the additional work described in Contract Modification 1 Exhibit A, an amount not to exceed
Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.001 for a total amended contract amount
of One Hundred Twentv-eieht Thousand Four Hundred Seventv-one Dollars
� ($128,471.00), including this Contract Modification.
II.
Consultant accepts all requirements of this Contract Modification by endorsing below.
Consultant further agrees that this Contract Modificallon constitutes full and final settlement
of all of the Consultant's claims for contract time and for all costs of any kind, including
without Gmitation, costs of delays related to any work either covered or a�ected by this
Contract Modification, claims related to on-site or home office overhead, or lost profits. This
Contract Modification does not limit the City's right to bring a claim for past performance.
The undersigned consultant approves the foregoing Contract Modification as to the changes,
if any, in the contract price specified for each item, including any and all supervision costs and
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other miscellaneous costs relating to th� ch�nge in work, and as to the eztension of time
allowed, if any, for completion of the entire work due to said Contract Modification.
This document will beco�ae a svpplememt of the �ontract amd all provisions will apply hereto.
It is understood that this Contract Modification shall be effective when approved by the City
of Bremerton.
The parties whose names appear below warra�t that they are aut6orized to enter iato a
contract mod'afication tl�at is bioding on the parties of this conta�act. In addiNon, Consultant
warrants t6at it has or will inform the surety of t➢�is change, and shall take appropriate action
to modify any bonds required under the c�ntract to address this change.
IN WITNESS WI�EREOF, the parties have egecuted this Contract Modification on the day
and year first written above.
CON TANT THE CITY OF BREMERTON
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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Bremerton City A o ey City Clerk
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
Andrea L. Spencer
Title: Director of Community Development
City of Bremerton
Address: 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600
Address 2: Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone/Fax: 360.473.5283
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CONTRACT MODIFICATION 1 EXHIBIT A
CITY OF BREMERTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 2016
BERK CONSULTING, INC.
SEPA PROCESS AND CODE AMENDMENTS
OVERVIEW
The City of Bremerton's municipal code contains State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rules that
require a similar review process between project and non-project actions. The purpose of the code
review would be to distinguish the review process and appeal process for legislative items that would
have a different approval authority than for project permits.
The City of Bremerton has requested a scope and cost estimate of BERK Consulting (the Consultant) to
prepare an evaluation and corresponding code amendments.
TASKS
The Consultant will conduct the following tasks:
1. Review the Bremerton Municipal Code and its current review process. Prepare flow chart of current
process.
2. Prepare a memo identifying the allowances in SEPA rules for legislative review and appeals, and
identify an alternative flow chart and potential code amendments.
3. Revise the memo and amendments following City staff review.
4. Attend one meeting either with staff or the Planning Commission or City Council at the Cit�s
request.Conduct a review of draft products in a teleconference.
COST ESTIMATE
Based on the above tasks,the following cost estimate has been prepared:
SEPA Process for Legislative Actions Hours
Review current SEPA and permit process requirements for nonproject actions 3
Propose preliminary amendments:memo and code changes 8
Revise amendments: memo and code changes 4
Meeting/coordination(1 meeting, plus teleconferences) 5
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Rate $ 175.00
Total $ 3,500.00
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5489
BERK & ASSOCIATES, INC
PSA - Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
DCD
GS50-01-11 Rev. 3 General
6/11/2015
6/30/2016
7/1/2016
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: Professional Services Study Session Date: May 27, 2015
Agreement with BERK Consulting for the COUNCIL MEETING Date: June 3, 2015
2016 Comprehensive Plan Update Department: DCD
Presenter: Allison Satter
Phone: (360) 473-5845
SUMMARY: The Department of Community Development and Public Works & Utilities has selected
BERK Consulting to assist staff with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. The ConsultanYs main
focus will be Environmental Review and updating the Transportation, Utilities and Capital Facilities
Plan Element Technical Appendices for this periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan.
This consultant was selected following an extensive process. The request for proposals was issued
on April 8, 2015 and was listed for 21 consecutive days in the Daily Journal of Commerce. The City
received two (2) proposals and interviewed those teams. The selection committee consisted of Chal
Martin — PW8�U, Milenka Hawkins-Bates — PW&U, Paul Wandling — PW&U, Andrea Spencer — DCD,
and Allison Satter - DCD
ATTACHMENTS:
1) BERK Consulting team summary
2) Professional Services Contract with BERK Consulting
� Exhibit A: Scope of work
• Exhibit B: Schedule
• Exhibit C: Budget
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Total contract amount not to exceed $125,000.
Department of Community Development Professional Services budget is $51,263 and Public Works
& Utilities will provide a budget of $73,737 from the Streets Fund.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation � Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑x General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with BERK
Consulting to assist Staff with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan and authorize the Mayor to finalize and
execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: [�Approve
❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Update 2016
The City of Bremerton ("City") and BERK Consulting, Inc. ("Consultant") enter into the
following Agreement for professional services:
I. Scope: The Consultant agrees to perform the services more specifically described in the
Scope of Work, dated May 12, 2015, including any attachments thereto , attached hereto as
Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference herein. The Scope of Work may be modified only
pursuant to Section VII.H of this Agreement. [f the Scope of Work provides for unspecified
additional services such services shall only be perfonned upon the express written request of the
City. Consultant further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices in effect at the time such
services are performed.
II. Term: The City and the Consultant agree that work will begin on the tasks described in
Exhibit A immediately upon execution of this Agreement. The consultant agrees that the work
described in Exhibit A is to be completed as provided for in the work schedule attached hereto as
Exhibit B; provided however, that additional time shall be granted by the City for excusable
delays or extra work as provided for in Section IX.A of this agreement.
III. Compensation: In consideration of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, the
City shall pay Consultant in an amount not to exceed $124,971. Consultant's charges and bills
shall conform to the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by this
reference.
The Consultant shall submit regular billing statements detailing work perfiormed and
amount charged on each task or portion thereof. The descriptions shall conform to and fall
within the categories set out in the Scope of Work and/or Fee Schedule. Upon receipt of a
conforming billing statement, the City shall promptly process payment. PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, the City reserves the right to prioritize scoped work and accelerate and/or delay
work tasks under the time frame set forth in Section II herein. The Consultant's labor rates and
billing fees shall be as delineated in Exhibit C.
Consultant shall not perform work beyond the Scope of Work, nor shall be compensated
for such work, unless the Scope of Work or amount of compensation is modified pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant shall only be compensated for additional services if requested pursuant
to Section I and, if not otherwise provided, such compensation shall be in accordance with
Exhibit C.
If a billing statement does not conform to this Agreement, the City may withhold
payment until the statement is brought into compliance. Such withholding does not relieve
Consultant of its obligations under this Agreement.
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IV. Relationship of Parties: Consultant represents that it is skilled in the matters addressed
in the Scope of Work and is performing independent functions and responsibilities within its
field of expertise. Consultant and its personnel are independent Consultants and not employees
of the City. Consultant and its personnel have no authority to bind the City or to control the
City's employees and other Consultants. None of the benefits provided by the City to its
employees, including, but not limited to, compensation, insurance, and unemployment insurance
are available from the City to the employees, agents, representatives, or sub-Consultants of the
Consultant. Consultant will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and for the acts of
Consultant's agents, employees, representatives and sub-Consultants during the performance ofi
this Agreement. The City may, during the term of this Agreement, engage other independent
Consultants to perform the same or similar work.
As an independent Consultant, Consultant is responsible for its own management. The
City's administration and enforcement of this Agreement shall not be deemed an exercise of
managerial control over Consultant or its personnel.
As an independent Consultant, Consultant is responsible for payment of all taxes and
licensing fees necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. These taxes and fees
include but are not limited to State industrial insurance, Business & Occupation, State
professional licensing, and City business licensing. If any taxes or fees due the City have been
declared delinquent, the City may withhold the delinquent amount, plus any additional charges
arising from the delinquency, from any payments due Consultant.
V. Indemnification:
A. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or
suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with Consultant's
performance of this Agreement, unless Consultant is conducting work pursuant to Subsection B
below.
The City's review or acceptance ofi any of the work when completed shall not be grounds
to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
B. Architects, En�ineers and Anv Other Professional Listed In and Performin�
Services Defined in RCW 4.24.115. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that
Consultant's services provided pursuant to this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in
the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability hereunder shall be only to
the extent of the Consultant's negligence.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREfN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S
WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
VI. Insurance: The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents,
representatives, employees, sub-consultants or sub-Consultants.
Before beginning work on the project described in this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single
limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and
2. Commercial General Liabilitv insurance written on an occurrence basis with limits no
less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and general aggregate fior
personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall include but not be
limited to: blanket contractual; products/completed operations/broad form property
damage; explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) if applicable; and employer's
liability; and
3. Excess Liabilitv insurance with limits not less than 1,000,000 limit per occurrence and
aggregate.
4. Professional Liabilitv insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 limit per
occurrence/claim.
Any payment of deductible or self insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of the
Consultant.
All required policies shall be provided on an "occurrence" basis except professional
liability insurance (if required), which may be provided on a"claims-made" basis.
The City shall be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability
insurance policy, as respects work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant and a copy of an
endorsement that is acceptable to the City, which names the City as an additional insured shall be
attached to the Certiticate of fnsurance. The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of
all the required insurance policies and endorsements. The City further reserves the right to reject
any unacceptable policies and/or endorsements.
The Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance shall contain a clause stating
that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is
brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability.
Thc Consultant's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects the City and it shall be
an affirmative obligation upon Consultant to advise the City's Risk Manager by fax at (360) 473-
5161, or by certified mail, return receipt requested to City of Bremerton, attn: Risk Management,
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345 6` Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, WA 98337 within two days of the cancellation, suspension
or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein, and failure to do so shall be
construed to be a breach of this Agreement.
The City also reserves its unqualitied right to require at any time and for any reason,
proof oF coverage in the form of a duplicate of the insurance policy with all endorsements as
evidence of coverage.
VII. General Conditions:
A. Reports and [nformation: When requested by the City, Consultant shall furnish
periodic reports and documents on matters covered by this Agreement. The reports and
documents shall be furnished in the time and form requested. Consultant shall maintain
accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to
substantiate all billed amounts.
B. Ownership and Use of Records and Docucnents: Original documents, drawings,
designs and reports, including those in electronic format, developed under this Agreement are the
property of the City. All written infonnation submitted by the City to the Consultant in
connection with the services perforn�ed by the Consultant under this Agreement will be
safeguarded by the Consultant to at least the same extent as the Consultant safeguards like
information relating to its own business. If such information is publicly available or is already in
Consultant's possession or known to it, or is rightfully obtained by the Consultant from third
parties, Consultant shall bear no responsibility for its disclosure, inadvertent or otherwise.
All data, documents and files created by Consultant under this Agreement may be stored
at Consultant's office in Seattle, Washington. Consultant shall make such data, documents, and
tiles available to the City upon its request at all reasonable times for the purpose of editing,
modifying and updating as necessary until such time as the City is capable of storing such
infonnation in the City's oftices. Duplicate copies of this information shall be provided to the
City upon its rcquest, and at rcasonable cost. �
All documents, including all reports, drawings, specitications, computer software or other
items prepared or furnished by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, are instruments of service
with respect to the project and are the property of the City. Any reuse by the City for other than
the specitic purpose intended will be at City's sole risk.
C. Use of Photo�raphs and Ima es. Consultant shall not use or distributc
photographs or images depicting City officials, personnel, property, or equipment whether
prepared by Consultant or provided by City without prior written consent of the City. ,The City
will not unreasonably withhold its consent.
D. Work Performed at Consultant's Risk: Consultant shall take all precautions
necessary and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and sub-consultants in
the performance of the work hereunder and shall utilize all protection necessary for that purpose.
All work shall be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be responsible for any loss
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of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the
work.
E. Place of Work: The Consultant shall perform the work authorized under this
Agreement at its offices in Seattle, Washington. Meetings with the City staff as described in
Exhibit A, Scope of Work, shall take place at the City's offices, or at locations mutually agreed
upon by the parties.
F. Entire A�reement: This Agreement and its Exhibits constitutes the entire
agreement between the Parties, and the Parties acknowledge that there are no other agreements,
written or oral, that have not been set forth in the text of this Agreement.
G. Severabilitv: Should any part of this Agreement be found void, the balance of the
Agrecment shall remain in full force and effect.
H. Modification: This Agreement may only be modified by written instrument signed
by both Parties.
I. Written Notices: All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent
to the parties at the addresses listed below by registered or 1 st class mail, or by personal service,
and shall be deemed sufficiently given if� sent to the addressee at the address stated in this
Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specitied in writing.
City Address
Andrea Spencer
345 6`" Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
Consultant Address
BERK Consulting, Inc.
2025 1'` Ave Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98121
J. Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a
waiver of that provision. Waiver of any right or po«�er arising out of this Agreement shall not be
deemed waiver of any other right or power.
K. Non-Waiver of Breach: The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance
of any of the covenants and agreements contained herein, or to exercise any option herein
conferred in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment ofi
said covenants, agrcements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect.
L. Compliance with Laws: Consultant shall comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and local laws in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
M. Choice of Law and Ventie: This Agreement shall be interpreted according to the
laws oF the State of Washington. Any judicial action to resolve disputes arising out of this
Agreement shall be brought in Kitsap County Superior Court.
N. Attorneys' Fees: In the event of litigation to enforce any of the tcrms or
provisions herein, each party shall pay all its own costs and attorney's fees.
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O. Assi�lment: Any assignment of this agreement by the Contractor without the
written consent of the City shall be void.
V[II. Nondiscrimination: Consultant shall not discriminate in employment or services to the
public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, or
sexual orientation except for employment actions based on bona tide occupational qualification.
IX. Termination: This Agreement shall remain in force until completion and acceptance of
the services, terminated by written instrument upon mutual consent, or by the City of Bremerton
for convenience. This Agreement may be immediately terminated for cause by a Party if the
other Party substantially fails to perform through no fault of the terminating Party, and the non-
performing Party does not commence correction of the failure of performance within thirty (30}
days of the terminating Party's sending notice to the non-performing Party. Any Notice by
Consultant shall include a report showing the status of all items listed in the Scope of Work
current through the termination date.
If the City receives reimbursement by any federal, state, or other source for work described in
Section I herein, and that funding is withdrawn, reduced or limited in any way, or the project is
cancelled or substantially reduced after the execution date of this Agreement and prior to the
completion of the work, the City may summarily terminate this Agreement.
A. Excusable Delays: The right of Consultant to proceed shall not be terminated nor
shall Consultant be cliarged with liquidated damages for any delays in the completion of the
work due to: l) any acts of the federal government in controlling, restricting, or requisitioning
materials, equipment, tools, or labor by reason of war, national defense, or other national
emergency; 2) any acts of the City, its consultants, or other public agencies causing such delay;
and 3) causes not reasonably foreseeable by the parties at the time of the execution of the
Agreement that are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God, tires, tloods, strikes, or weather of unusual severity.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Consultant must promptly notify the City within ten (]0)
calendar days in writing of the cause of the delay. If, on the basis of the facts and the terms of
this Agreement, the delay is properly excusable, the City shall, in writing, extend the time for
completing the work for a period of time commensurate with the period of excusable delay.
B. Rights Upon Termination: In the event of terniination, the City shall pay for all
services performed by the Consultant to the effective date of termination, as described on a final
invoice submitted to the City. After termination, the City may take possession of all records and
data within the Consultant's possession pertaining to this project which may be used by the City
without restriction. Any such use not related to the project which Consultant was contracted to
perform shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
X. Suspension & Debarment. For contracts involving Federal funding, Consultant hereby
certities, by signing this agreement, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debannent, declared ineligible, or voluntarily ercluded from
participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Consultant shall provide
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immediate written notice to the City if at any time it learns that it is or has become ineligible for
certitication. Should Consultant enter into a covered transaction with another firm, Consultant
agrees by signing this agreement that it will verify that the firm with whom it intends to do
business is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, excluded or disqualified.
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Exhibit A- Scope of Work
Project Understanding
Bremerton is a metropolitan city with a historic and revitalizing downtown, a manufacturing industrial
center surrounding an international airport, and unique mixed use and residential neighborhoods. As
home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and ferry and port facilities, and surrounded on the east and
west by marine waters, Bremerton is a maritime community with spectacular views. Brem.erton is
allocated the greatest sh'are�of population and employment growth in Kitsap County betweeri.2010 and
2035 and has set a compelling Centers growth concept in its land use,plan.'focusing Aemployment
Downtown and in the Puget Sound Industrial Center — Bremerton (PSIC-Bremerton), "and residential
growth in Downtown and other mixed use nodes through residential infill.
The City of Bremerton _is preparing a periodic update to its Comprehensive P1an under Growth
Management The City�,has made great progress on a number of key project elements: a
continuous and meaningful public participation program, city district � profiles, .land use plan
amendments, and policy amendments regarding economic development, housing, and others. With
over one year left prior to the June 30, 2016 deadline, the City desires supportive consultant services to
accomplish selected tasks:
• Research, analyze, and update the Transportation Element Technical Appendix.
• Research, analyze, and update the City Services Element Technical Appendix (including Capital
Facilities and Utilities).
• Develop appropriate Environmental Review.
. Provide Best Available Science (BAS) for the Comprehensive Plan Update.
• Assist with limited Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Amendments to be compliant with Update.
. Provide assistance in addressing Greenhouse Emissions provisions.
Primary consultant tasks focus on transportation, capital facilities and utilities, and environmental
review. Secondary consultant tasks address BAS documentation to support a minor Critical Areas
Ordinance update, limited scope SMP amendments, and guidance regarding greenhouse gas emissions
and target reductions.
BERK will lead the City Services Element Technical Appendix and Environmental Review, as well as
provide overall project management.
Fehr & Peers will lead the Transportation Element Appendix and Greenhouse Gas Emissions tasks. The
Watershed Company (TWC) will address BAS and SMP components. The Consultant team (BERK, Fehr &
Peers, and TWC) will work collaboratively and as an extension of Bremerton's staff.
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Tasks and deliverables are outlined in the table below. A more in-depth description of the approach for
each task follows.
Task Deliverables
1. Project Launch • Kick-otf ineeting.
• Communication protocols.
• Scope and schedule confirmation.
• Data gathering.
2. Transportation Element Technical Appendix • White papers and workshops as identified in the detailed
2.1. Future Growth Impacts scope.
� • Draft and Final Transportation Technical Appendix for the
2.2. Tra�c Cou�ts 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
2.3. Inventory • A narrative to show compliance with the GMA and PRSC
2.4. Level of ServiCe Reporting Tools for the Comprehensive Plan Update related
2.5. SyStem Improvement List to Transportation (see Task 2.14�.
2.6 & 2.7. Financial: 20-Yeor Financing Plan &
Maintenance, Preservation, and Operations
2.8. Transportation Demand Management
Z.9. Pedestrian & Bicycle
2.10. State and Local Systems
2.11. Emergency Responses
2.12. NavalBase Kitsap (NBKJ — Bremerton
2.13. Countywide Planning Policies
2.14. Compliance
3. City Services Element Technical Appendix . Update the City Services Element Technical Appendix.
• Assist staff with developing Land Use Element
Reassessment policy.
. Meetings and teleconferences with providers as described
below.
• Presentations at decision-maker meetings.
4. Best Available Science/CritiCal Areas Ordinance . Supplement the City's past critical area and SMP update
efforts with current science.
• Review and recommend code amendments identified by
the City staff.
. Hold meeting in conjunction with Task 5.
5. Shoreline Master Program Amendment . Assist staff with limited scope SMP amendments.
. Hold meeting in conjunction with Task 4.
6. Greenhouse Emissions • Recommendations for appropriate sections relating to
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in appropriate locations within
the Comprehensive Plan Update.
. Policies to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan.
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Task Deliverables
7. Environmental Review • Prepare expanded SEPA Checklist or Addendum relying on
the nature of proposed land use plan and other
amendments and past environmental review documents.
. A meeting with staff to review the preliminary draft
document.
1. Project Launch
The Consultant team (BERK and Fehr & Peers) will meet with City staff at a kick-off session to discuss
project objectives, communication protocols, project schedule, deliverables, and data needs. (Per Tasks
4 and 5 a specific discussion will be scheduled regarding the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) and Shoreline
Master Plan (SMP) tasks.) Prior to the kick-off ineeting BERK will provide a draft Project Management
Strategy describing the scope, schedule, communication protocols, quality control, checkpoints, client-
approval gateways, and other information necessary for team coordination and communication. The
Project Management Strategy will be revised accordingly after the kick-off ineeting and after major
milestones are reached.
The Consultant team will regularly coordinate with City staff during the development of the
Comprehensive Plan Update during respective tasks. In addition, BERK will hold regular team calls with
City staff and periodic meetings to obtain comments on preliminary draft documents. BERK will also
prepare monthly progress reports and billings.
2. Transportation Element Technical Appendix
The Consultant team, specifically Fehr & Peers, will lead the Transportation Element Technical Appendix
(Task 2).
As Bremerton continues to grow, auto traffic is shifting to roads that may not have been designed to
support current traffic demand. This means some traffic is shifting from roads that are now possibly
over-designed, and these roads could be reduced in their size or number of traffic signals through
efforts like the Pacific Avenue Community Boulevard project. The Transportation Element Update
provides the opportunity for the City to consider how to accommodate changes in traffic, as well as
better accommodate walking, biking, and bus and ferry transit systems.
As the City looks out 20 years, the Update will assess how growth will affect future demand relative to
existing infrastructure and prioritization of improvements.
Bremerton's geographic location and unique characteristics create interesting challenges for
transportation planning. First, the highly seasonal nature of tourist traffic requires that infrastructure
decisions balance the need to meet summer demand with the desire to not over-build for conditions
during the remainder of the year. Second, the Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)-Bremerton, the largest employer
in the County, has operations and a hospital in Bremerton, which results in heavy traffic peaks during
shift changes and when ships are in port. Also, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS), a tenant activity
located within NBK-Bremerton, is Washington State's 5th largest employer.
Providing adequate capacity to serve these traffic volume surges is sometimes at odds with residents'
desire for a multimodal transportation system that provides a more hospitable pedestrian and bicycle
environment. The City has already demonstrated success with multimodal improvements, as shown by
the recent downtown/ferry terminal area revitalization project that made substantial improvements to
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the pedestrian environment. The Consultant team will work with the City on solutions that satisfy the
needs of all modes in Bremerton.
Subtask 2.1. Future Growth Impacts
Transportation modeling based on the best available information of how people will travel in the future
is fundamental to developing a great transportation element. The model is grounded in the existing and
future land use vision of the community. There are a number of software programs capable of assisting
in the analysis of future travel, including both TransCAD and EMME models, which have been developed
for the City of Bremerton.
The first priority will be to address the City's travel demand model projections. The current TransCAD
model developed by Kitsap County will have more refined neighborhood characteristics than the City's
previous model; however, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) EMME model that Fehr & Peers
developed for the SKIA project includes greater detail of Bremerton and is likely to have much better
predictions of future travel for all modes. This is because of refined ferry forecasts and more detailed
land use assumptions in Pierce and King Counties. As part of this project Fehr & Peers will review both
available models and coordinate with City staff on how best to combine the strengths of each model to
identify the right set of volumes for determining future levels of service and projects.
The scope assumes that Fehr & Peers will expand the existing PSRC model to save time and effort in
creating a very usable transportation analysis model for the Bremerton that includes all modes.
The modeling process will use GIS layers of current and proposed land use designations from the City to
develop an updated forecast of traffic for the next 10 years and beyond to at least 2040 (to match
PSRC's long range plan). These forecasts will be based on the Land Use Element and can be used to
identify the location, timing, and capacity needs to accommodate future growth.
Subtask 2.2. Traffic Counts
Fehr & Peers will coordinate with City staff to develop a framework to update traffic counts city-wide
using existing historical data as well as count data collected by Kitsap County. Fehr & Peers will
coordinate with Public Works to quickly identify where existing counts are sufficient. This framework
will prioritize locations to support freight mobility data and capture information about all modes to have
a better understanding of how the broader community travels. Ferry ridership data for existing and
future conditions will also be collected by the Consultant team from Washington State Ferries (WSF),
which includes information by mode for how people use the ferry system. A budget of $1,440 was
assumed for new traffic count collection.
This data collection effort will also coordinate with Kitsap County staff to obtain information from the
countywide travel demand forecast model update, which includes existing volumes. This information
will be used to support model development efforts in Taslc 2.1. Future Growth Impacts.
Subtask 2.3. Inventory
Fehr & Peers will develop an inventory of existing conditions, using readily available data from the City.
This will help demonstrate how effective the City has been at providing a usable transportation system.
Fehr & Peers will conduct a workshop for elected officials, residents, stakeholders, and City staff to
participate in developing a vision of future travel for Bremerton—this workshop will introduce the
layered network concept (see Subtask 2.4). The workshop will include a summary of air, water, and
ground transportation facilities and services for all modes, including transit alignments, state-owned
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transportation facilities, and general aviation airports to define existing capital facilities and travel levels
as a basis for future planning.
Gaps in data collection will be identified by comparing the recent residents and stakeholders polling to
determine qualities that the community considers worthwhile. Information about these values will be
needed to measure progress. Also, these values will play a critical role in developing the criteria that will
be used to evaluate the transportation system and prioritize improvements and investments.
Subtask 2.4. Level of Service
To establish level of service standards that promote optimal movement of people across multiple
transportation modes Fehr & Peers will implement a two-faceted approach; a workshop to establish
the layered network framework and development of a multimodal level of service.
The Layered Network
Fehr & Peers proposes to examine Bremerton's transportation network from the perspective of all users
through the lens of a'layered network'. This is a concept that was recently promoted in a
Recommended Practice for ITE that Fehr & Peers authored.
Layered networks recognize that while all traveler types need to be accommodated within a community,
no single street can accommodate all transportation users at all times. The layered network concept
envisions streets as systems, with each street type designed to create a high quality experience for its
intended users. The concept allows for certain streets to cater to specific modes or user types, while
discouraging incompatible uses. For example, a downtown street may be planned to provide a pleasant
experience for shoppers on foot, recreational cyclists, and people wishing to park on-street, while
discouraging its use by `cut-through' traffic and large trucks.
Fehr & Peers will expand the `layered network' to include a ferry traveler layer to ensure that the needs
of WSF patrons are addressed in Bremerton.
Developing a Level of Service Standard that Links with Multimodal Goals
Fehr & Peers will work with Bremerton to create multimodal level of service policies that support
community goals. As part of this update, the team will lead a workshop with City staff to develop a
multimodal level of service standard for auto, transit, walking, and bicycling. This would replace the
current vehicle delay based level of service standard.
By implementing a multimodal transportation plan, transportation can be an asset for community
livability and character. GMA and PSRC require that cities consider a multimodal level of service policy.
The benefit of this multimodal level of service is that it provides for a more complete look at how
Bremerton's transportation network is serving all users.
Fehr & Peers will develop a white paper outlining the varying approaches used by cities in the region to
establish their level of service policy.
Subtask 2.5. System Improvement List
Fehr & Peers will work with the City to develop a prioritized list of improvements based on community
feedback the City has been collecting and responses from residents and stakeholders. These values will
play a critical role in the development of the criteria that will be used to evaluate the transportation
system and prioritize improvements. Fehr & Peers will incorporate the Transportation Element goals
into the evaluation and prioritization process. This provides a very local and personal element to
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identifying the future needs of the community as well as the proposed land use. Fehr & Peers will use
transportation analysis software, such as Synchro, and findings from other studies to develop the
appropriate level of treatments to achieve the newly adopted level of service standards.
Developing a Prioritized List: The 6-Year and 20-Year Project Lists
Once the traffic modeling has been completed, a layered network is developed, and level of service
standards adopted, Fehr & Peers will identify projects to improve Bremerton's transportation
infrastructure over the next 20 years. This includes focused system improvements to support existing
and planned development as allocated by the PRSC Regional Growth Strategy in Vision 2040.
From that point, Fehr & Peers will funnel the process down to a six-year Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) list. Project estimates will be prepared for financially feasible projects. An inflationary
index will also be applied to the project estimate based on the year the project is expected to be
constructed. Tracking the year the project is expected to be constructed is also important to ensure that
adequate funding will be available for the planned improvements in the immediate future. That list will
then be further refined through financial strategies and concurrency considerations.
Subtasks 2.6 & 2.7. Financial: 20-Year Financing Plan & Maintenance, Preservation, and Operations
To help Bremerton build the projects, provide the programs, and sustain the transportation system, Fehr
& Peers will identify all existing and new sources of revenue that are or can become available to pay for
transportation infrastructure. This includes transportation financing methods for maintenance,
preservation, and operations of facilities.
Fehr & Peers will help the City develop a financial implementation plan that is appropriate to
Bremerton's needs. Depending on the City's interests, Fehr & Peers and BERK will identify the most
promising funding sources, summarize any restrictions on their use, prepare initial ranges of estimates
of available resources, and identify projects that would be eligible for each funding source. The
Consultant Team envisions this effort to be focused in a workshop format with City staff providing most
of the financial calculations needed. The final financing plan will include recommendations on the
potential actions that the City can take to minimize any funding shortfalls for identified transportation
needs.
Subtask 2.8. Transportation Demand Management
Fehr & Peers expertise in the development and evaluation of transportation demand management
(TDM) will be combined with City stafYs visions, ideas, and perspectives through a workshop setting.
Following the workshop, Fehr & Peers will develop a white paper that summarizes the City's existing
TDM strategies and identifies future strategies and their likely effectiveness. The white paper will
highlight the most promising tools and practices that support alternatives to driving alone. This wiil also
better assist the City with the Annual Report and supports the PRSC requirement to use tools and
practices. Also, Fehr & Peers will compile City information on the effectiveness of local employer of
programs in the area to provide a framework for evaluating alternatives to help Commuter Trip
Reduction (CTR) participants achieve higher levels of non-drive-alone trips. Fehr & Peers will use their
tailorable TDM+ and CTR tool to evaluate the effectiveness of select TDM strategies.
Subtask 2.9. Pedestrian & Bicycle
Building upon the layered network concept, Fehr & Peers will use the proposed workshop to identify
complimentary and visionary walking, bicycling, and accessible facilities to complete the system. This
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will identify projects, programs, and policies needed to support Bremerton's vision for a mobile and
active future.
Define an Active Transportation Network to Enhance Bremerton's Mobility
Fehr & Peers proposes development of an active transportation network for Bremerton. The base for
this network will be developed by aligning staff and stakeholder priorities to elements of the existing
built environment to identify areas of existing active transportation. A future visionary network will be
completed using future land use and trip patterns as well as community priorities. This active
transportation network will:
• Identify priority walking and bicycling areas for the multimodal level of service
• Highlight active areas that need better connections
• Serve as the basis for identifying future projects, programs, and policies
With recent updates to American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO),
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility
Guidelines (PROWAG) documents, the City has access to innovative walking and bicycling treatments
that weren't widely accepted during its previous plan. Fehr & Peers help Bremerton identify the
appropriate walking and bicycling facilities to best enhance access and mobility for all users and abilities.
Crosswalk Improvements
In support of recent crosswalk improvement projects, Fehr & Peers proposes the development of a
crosswalk and crossing enhancement tool. This tool would guide City staff on the recommended
provisions and appropriate locations for walking and bicycling crossing areas. This tool would assist in
streamlining the design process and ensure a consistent application of crossing treatment types
throughout the City.
Implementation and ADA Planning
Cost estimates for project construction and program implementation will be included. Programs could
include strategies such as Safe Routes to School, bicycle helmet program, share the road driver training,
bike-to-school education programs, walking and bicycling ambassadors, and safety rodeos. These
programs will be discussed at the workshop with staff and stakeholders to develop a refined list of
programs to focus on. An outline of the needs of developing an American of Disabilities Act (ADA)
Transition Plan will also be included as part of this task.
Subtask 2.10. State and Local Systems
Subtaslc 2.1, Future Growth Impacts, will include anticipated trip demand on state and local systems.
The results will be used to evaluate the sufficiency of available capacity and per GMA requirements,
demonstrate the effect of trip growth on state facilities. Fehr & Peers' analysis will summarize level of
service standards and anticipated future performance of facilities. This step will include PSRC's
requirement to apply level of service to non-Highways of Statewide Significance. Also, a matrix of
WSDOT's Ten-Year Capital Improvement and Preservation Program for state-owned facilities (required
by RCW 47.05.030) for projects within the City or Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) will be included.
Subtask 2.11. Emergency Responses
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A critical component of the roadway network is its ability to allow for the expedited and safe navigation
of emergency response vehicles and personnel. Fehr & Peers and the City will invite key stakeholders,
such as the fire and police departments, and NBK-Bremerton in the early workshop developing the
layered network. These emergency responders provide a unique and valuable perspective of how they
need to use and access City facilities. The findings from this workshop will be used to update the City's
transportation programs and strategies for security and emergency responses.
Subtask 2.12. Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) - Bremerton
A Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is currently being conducted for Kitsap County and is scheduled to be
completed by summer 2015. The findings of the Compatibility Analysis: Transportation will be included
in the development of the layered network (workshop) to address mobility. The findings related to
traffic circulation from the PSNS and Naval Station Bremerton will also be consolidated with this project.
Where necessary, projects and improvements to mitigate impacts and their costs to improve circulation
will be included in the financial tasks (Subtasks 2.6 and 2.7).
Subtask 2.13. Countywide Planning Policies
As part of the planning process, the City will need to coordinate with Kitsap County and the Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council to make sure Countywide Planning Policies, growth assumptions, and
other major projects are included. This is particularly important for the Transportation Element, as travel
does not stop at the City's borders. Agencies and government bodies that have an interest in or
influence on transportation in Bremerton include:
. Kitsap Transit and other transit providers in the region
• Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
• Washington State Ferries (WSF)
• Washington Department ofTransportation (WSDOT)
. Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) - Bremerton
Fehr & Peers will reach out to each of these interests early in the process through one-on-one meetings
and stakeholder interviews. These relationships provide a contact for checking assumptions (particularly
for plans outside of Bremerton), developing support for City projects providing regional benefit, and
eventually can turn into joint funding opportunities enabling project implementation.
Subtask 2.14. Compliance
With numerous recent accepted and adopted comprehensive plans and transportation plans, Fehr &
Peers will coordinate with Bremerton staff to provide a narrative of compliance with GMA and PSRC
requirements for Transportation Element. This documentation will support the certification required by
the regional transportation organization and PSRC.
Vision 2040 identifies transportation priorities that must be included to be fully compliant. Fehr & Peers
will work with the City to craft goals, policies, and actions that achieve each of these priorities:
. Maintenance, Management, and Safety — Maintain, preserve, and operate the existing
transportation system in a safe and usable state.
• Support the Growth Strategy — Support the regional growth strategy by focusing on connecting
centers with a highly efficient multimodal transportation network.
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• Greater Options, Mobility, and Access — Invest in transportation systems that offer greater
options, mobility, and access in support of the regional growth strategy.
Deliverables for Transportation:
Deliverables for the development of the transportation element include the white papers and
workshops identified in the above tasks as well as:
• Draft and Final Transportation Technical Appendix for the 2016 Comprehensive Plan
. A narrative to show compliance with the GMA and PRSC Reporting Tools for the Comprehensive
Plan Update related to Transportation (see Subtasl< 2.14)
• Staff and public meeting regarding Transportation: Based on Tasks 2.1 to 2.14 the following staff
and public meetings are assumed:
o Kick-off: Topics may include model discussion and data collection efforts, expectations,
communications, etc. This may be co-timed with Task 1 project launch meeting.
o Workshop: Likely invitees include staff and appointed and elected officials. Topics may
include goals, multimodal Level of Service (LOS), finance, and transportation demand
management.
o Workshop: Likely invitees include public, staff, and appointed and elected officials.
Possible topics and exercise: Present data, Draw on maps and discuss system
completeness.
o Public meeting presentation: multimodal LOS authorization, system plans, other topics.
o Final Planning Commission or City Council presentation as needed.
3. City Services Element Technical Ap�endix
The City Services Element Technical Appendix supports the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Services, facilities, and utilities are important for the implementation of the City's
growth strategy.
Based on Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) cases, more importance is placed on the
preparation and implementation of Capital Facilities Plan Elements. The key points include:
. Capital facilities plans should address the 20-year planning period and be consistent with
growth allocations assumed in the Land Use Element. Capital facilities plans should also
demonstrate an ability to serve the full city limits and, where applicable, the UGA.
. Financial plans should address at least a 6-year period and funding sources should be specific
and committed. The City should provide a sense of the funding sources for the 20-year period
though it can be less detailed than for the 6-year period. This is a change from the present
information and analysis in the City Services Technical Appendix.
BERK will conduct the following tasks:
• Plan Review: Review the current capital facility and service delivery system, planned system,
and growth assumptions of these City and special district plans in relation to the City's growth
assumptions. Interview in person or by phone each service provider to review any technical or
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policy questions gleaned from the review of current plans, level of service demand analysis, and
any direction on new policies and planned capital facilities.
Capital Facility Inventory: Review, evaluate and update the City's existing Technical Appendix.
Synthesize and summarize recent City functional plans (e.g. recent water and wastewater plans),
special district capital plans (e.g. school district), City budget, and other sources to prepare an
inventory showing the locations and capacities of existing capital facilities owned by the City and
other entities providing services to the City. Update the proposed locations and capacities of
expanded or new capital facilities as proposed in adopted plans. To the extent data exists in
available plans, include a phasing schedule identifying when and where capital facilities will be
needed over the 20-year life of the plan.
• Utilities Inventory: Review, evaluate, and update the inventory of the general location,
proposed location, and capacity of all existing and proposed utilities in the City using readily
available information from utility providers, including, but not limited to, power, gas, and
telecommunications.
Level of Service (LOS): Review, evaluate and update the City's adopted LOS for public services.
Project future service and facility needs at the 6-year and 20-year horizons based on current
levels of service and provide an analysis of any deficiencies. Consider planned service and facility
investments. Work with the service providers to identify polices, programs, or improvements to
ameliorate deficiencies, current and future.
Forecast: Review, evaluate and update the City's forecast for future needs to maintain adopted
levels of service over the planning period. Consider the Water System Plan's evaluation of water
rights over the horizon year and the wastewater system plan's projected sewage treatment
capacity. Review other functional plans for public facilities to support the plan's projected 20-
year growth. This step may also consider system management or demand management
strategies to meet forecast needs.
. Efficiency: Include provisions to promote more efficient use of existing services, such as waste
management, energy, and water supply, through conservation.
Financial: Review City budgets and assess current funding sources for other City service areas
based on the City budget, special district provider plans, and impact fees, providing
recommendations where needed. Update the City's six-year plan to finance planned capital
facilities within projected funding capacities, and identify sources of public money for such
purposes. Project revenue for the 20-year period in comparison to likely capital costs. Consider
project prioritization and LOS strategies as described above where revenues and costs are not in
alignment. Assist City staff with developing the policy to reassess the Land Use Element if
probable funding falls short of ineeting existing needs and to ensure that the growth, planned
facilities, and financing plan within the Capital Facilities Element are coordinated and consistent.
Compliance: Coordinate with Staff to provide a narrative of compliance with GMA and PSRC
requirements for CFP and Utilities Elements. This documentation will support the certification
required by the regional transportation organization and PSRC.
• Summary of Staff and Public meetings: Provide the following meeting support based on tasks
above.
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o, Kick-off: Data collection and Technical Appendix format as well as special revenue and
prioritization policies framework discussion— cover during Task 1 project launch
meeting.
o Staff Workshops: In person meetings (two half days assumed) with Departments to
review draft inventories, LOS demand results, cost-revenue balance, and project
prioritization approaches and tradeoffs.
o Planning Commission meetings: Two meetings to present technical appendix findings
and resulting policies as appropriate.
o City Council presentation of recommended Technical Appendix and Policies
4. Best Available Science/Critical Areas Ordinance
TWC and BERK will consult with City staff on the desired outcomes of Tasks 4 and 5 to develop a list of
likely amendments and prioritize them to meet both desired outcomes and resources of the project. The
discussion of priorities is anticipated to occur by teleconference. Results of the tasks below will be
presented by TWC at one public meeting at the Planning Commission.
TWC will review the City's Critical Areas BAS record (2004) and SMP and Appendices (2013}, as well as
Kitsap County's Technical Memorandum for Proposed Kitsap County SMP Buffers (2012), State Agency
Resources for Local Governments Updating Critical Areas Ordinances (2009), Ecology's new Wetland
Rating System (2014-15), and other materials. TWC will prepare a technical memo supplementing the
City's scientific record and review City-proposed code amendments such as the new wetland rating
system, regulatory authority, and consistency with the SMP for Shorelines of the State.
TWC will also review Multi-County Planning Policies in VISION 2040 that call for communities to consider
regionwide planning initiatives or actions based on "ICLEI—Local Governments for Sustainability" that can
be considered. Based on VISION 2040, such regionwide initiatives may involve consideration of watershed
plans, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and landscape-scale analysis and adaptive management.
The City has considered landscape analysis of its City Utility Lands and Gorst UGA and green energy and
infrastructure at SKIA. Other information from the Puget Sound Partnership and WRIA planning efforts as
well as integration of greenhouse gas emission reduction measures in Task 6 can inform the City's
Comprehensive Plan Update environmental policies.
5. Shoreline Master Program Amendment
In tandem with Task 4, TWC and BERK will confer with City staff on the desired outcomes and range of
potential amendments under consideration by the City for consistency purposes. TWC will assist with
limited Shoreline Master Program Amendments related to Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map changes,
and updating the Wetland Rating System. TWC will coordinate with City staff on City-proposed revisions
to SMP Maps and supplemental documents as needed. As an option, TWC and BERK can determine with
City staff whether the Gorst Creek Management Overlay in the Gorst Subarea Plan should be
incorporated into the SMP. Presentation of the SMP Amendment recommendations will be coordinated
with presentation of CAO BAS efforts in Task 4.
6. Greenhouse Emissions
Fehr & Peers have developed a library of strategies and have numbers to quantify their effectiveness, as
well as the cost and staff resources required for ongoing monitoring. As a part of this project, Fehr &
Peers will summarize strategies for City consideration to discuss the feasibility and appropriateness of
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each in Bremerton. Bringing together staff's local knowledge with Fehr & Peers' expertise of the
different programs and strategies that have been applied in the Puget Sound region and elsewhere will
produce a sustainability strategy that can integrate into the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan effort.
Fehr & Peers will conduct a workshop and prepare a memorandum that considers the following:
• Current local activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
• Provisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
• Adaptation to the effects of climate change,
• A framework for developing clean transportation programs and facilities, including actions to
reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, and,
• Monitoring programs to assist in reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Fehr & Peers may conduct the workshop in tandem with a workshop identified in Task 2 as appropriate.
7. Environmental Review
The Consultant (BERK) will recommend non-project State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) strategies
following a review of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document,
SKIA EIS (area now known as PSIC- Bremerton), Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Supplemental (SEIS)
(2012), and VISION 2040 EIS. The Consultant anticipates the preparation of an expanded SEPA Checklist
for the Comprehensive Plan Update with a Notice of Adoption (of the City's prior EISs and potentially the
County and PSRC EISs) and Determination of Non-Significance, or with an Addendum. The strategy will
be based on conditions, trends, and key concepts to be pursued in the Comprehensive Plan Update. The
Consultant will address the potential programmatic environmental impacts of land use plan revisions
including application of a mineral lands overlay, as well as potential transportation and capital
improvements and updated policies.
BERK will prepare an internal review draft of either a SEPA checklist or EIS Addendum and meet with
City staff to obtain comments. BERK will revise the draft based on staff comments and prepare the
document and associated notices to be used for publication. The City staff will publish and distribute the
notices.
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$123,031
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Projed Expenses @<i% of project budget $500
Estimated ProjectTotal $124,971
Estimates by Firm
BERK Consulting $36,821
Fehr & Peers $73,690
The Watershed Company 512,520
Expenses and Traffic Counts 51,940
Total $124,971
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