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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL 8C
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Washington Study Session Date: N/A
State Department of Commerce Grant for COUNCIL MEETING Date: October 3, 2018
the preparation of a Market Study, Subarea Department: DCD
Plan, and Planned Action EIS for the Presenter: Andrea L. Spencer
Eastside Employment Center Phone: (360)473-5283
SUMMARY:
The City received an allocation from the Washington State Legislature in the Capital Budget to
support the economic revitalization of the Eastside Employment Center(area around Harrison
Medical Center). The City desires to ensure that this Eastside Employment Center remain an
economically vital center with both jobs and housing as Harrison Medical Center transitions to
Silverdale. The timing is critically important now to conduct studies and do public outreach to ensure
that there is a smooth transition for both Harrison and the Bremerton community. The grant funding
will be used to prepare the plans that are necessary to ensure economic revitalization during this
transition and that no blighting conditions occur in our community.
There will be two phases of the project accomplished with this funding: 1) Preparation of an
economic market analysis to determine the probable uses and residential densities that can be
anticipated in the study area after the departure of Harrison in 2020, and 2) Community outreach
visioning and adoption of a subarea plan with a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS). This plan will ensure that there is a smooth transition from the current Harrison Medical
Center to new uses that benefit the community as a whole. It is expected that the preparation of this
plan will ensure that the City will have action steps to ensure that the area is economically viable and
is not affected by blight, that we have a plan that is economically viable and market tested, and
ensures that future permitting is streamlined.
ATTACHMENTS: Washington State Department of Commerce Grant Agreement
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The grant agreement is for$271,600, with no
local match required (see Attachment C of the grant agreement that indicates no local match is
required).
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑x N/A
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑x General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to accept the Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce for$271,600; and
authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and
conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: 1'/'Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/02/2018