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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
4D
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:Study SessionDate: March 13, 2024
Acceptance of the Missing Middle Housing COUNCIL MEETING Date: March 20, 2024
Grant; and Approval of the Interagency
Department: DCD
Agreement with the WA State Department of
Presenter: G. Jackson
Commerce
Phone: (360) 473-5289
SUMMARY:
The City of Bremerton requested, and was selected to receive, a $75,000 no-match grant from the
Washington State Department of Commerce.
The grant will help fundtwo items:
1) Consultantcosts for graphic design of the Comprehensive Plan District Digest documentsto
increase communication and ease of reading,
2) Assist funding for existing DCD staff to developregulation updateunit lot
subdivision(something that is required by State law, it is a subdivision type that is more conducive
to creating Missing Middle Housing than traditional subdivisions).Staffwill develop proposed
regulation updates, whichwill include drafting new code language, conducting public outreach, and
future presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.These grant funds will offset
General Funding that has already been allocated for DCD staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
$75,000 Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce
FISCAL IMPACTS(Include Budgeted Amount):
This is a no-match grant that will be used to offset the General Fund DCD staff expense to prepare a
Comprehensive Plan District Digests and Unit Lot Subdivision code update.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: LimitedPresentation Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION:Consent Agenda General Business Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to accept the no-match grant with the Washington State Department of Commerce in the
amount of $75,000, 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 11/09/2021