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Home My WebLink About12/17/2025 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations please contact the City Clerk at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. ______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 A. Review of Agenda B. General Council Business (Only as necessary) 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims & Check Register B. Minutes of Council Meeting – December 3, 2025 C. Minutes of Study Session – December 10, 2025 D. Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission E. Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries F. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group G. Ordinance No. 5530 to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director H. Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan Continued on next page Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting in-person, and the public is invited to attend. Or beginning at 5:30 PM, the public may participate remotely through one of the following options:  To stream online only (via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible): https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live  Members of the public are invited to join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below: https://bremertonwa-gov.zoom.us/j/89694813320?pwd=Z0JvSXNhSFp1c0xhL1NxUjRhN20xUT09  Or One tap mobile: US: +12532050468…89694813320#...*173061# or +12532158782…89694813320#...*173061#  Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320; Passcode: 173061 Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov 3. CONSENT AGENDA – Continued I. Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project J. Resolution No. 3408 to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker, and Cunningham, PLLC K. Adoption of Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Final Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 5531 to adopt the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan 5. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 5532 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits” B. Ordinance No. 5533 to amend Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 6. MAYOR'S REPORT 7. MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT 8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 9. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 413265 – 413406 and EFT Numbers V45098 - V45182 in the grand total amount of $6,956,967.72 2. Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending November 15, 2025 in the amount of $5,282.46 3. Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,199,835.02 ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS: STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Claims & Check Register as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Council Meeting – December 3, 2025 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Council Meeting held on December 3, 2025 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mo ve to approve the December 3, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3B CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey (remote), Jeff Coughlin (remote), Jane Rebelowski, Michael Goodnow, and Anna Mockler. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier, and IT Manager Dave Sorensen. President Younger announced the City Council is conducting the Council Meeting in-person, and because community involvement is encouraged, the public is invited to also join the meeting in person or participate via a remote option through Zoom or view on BKAT; and encouraged anyone who wishes to speak tonight, to print their name clearly on the sign-in sheet to be included in the final meeting record. For more information, refer to the Public Comment Interim Procedure handout on the entrance table. CONSENT AGENDA 3A – Check Numbers 413116 through 413264 and Electronic Fund Transfers Numbers V44988 through V45097 in the grand total amount of $3,755,707.73; Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 15, 2025 in the amount of $1,294,505.29; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2025 in the amount of $37,832.38. 3B – Minutes of Council Meeting – November 19, 2025 3C – Change Order No. 1 with Sound Pacific Construction, LLC for the Central Bremerton Force Main Replacement Project There were no questions or comments from the public. 5:32 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Rebelowski) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no General Business items. PUBLIC HEARING 4A – PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5529 TO APPROVE THE 2025-2026 MID- BIENNIUM BUDGET UPDATE: Financial & Administrative Services Director Mike Riley explained that the purpose of tonight’s public hearing is to take comments and final action on the budget for the 2025-2026 mid-biennium update. The mid-biennium update anticipates a property tax increase of the full 1% as allowed by law. Utility tax rates have a projected increase of 3% year over year for water, wastewater, and stormwater. The proposed budget also maintains the B&O tax exemption rate to $1,040,000 and includes interfund transfers between funds where appropriate. Overall, the revenue projections throughout all funds remain conservative. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public comment and action was anticipated. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Jose Camacho, Robin Weldin, Nate Axtell, with responses provided by Director Riley. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Page 2 of 3 With no further questions or comments received, President Younger closed the hearing to the public. 5:45 PM Motion was made by Chamberlin; and Seconded by Rebelowski. Questions or comments were provided by Chamberlin, Rebelowski, Frey, Coughlin, Mockler, Goodnow, and Younger; with responses provided by Director Riley. President Younger opened a 2nd round of questions or comments, which were provided by Frey, Chamberlin, Rebelowski; with responses provided by Director Riley. 6:15 PM M/S/C (Chamberlin/Rebelowski) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5529 to approve and adopt the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Update in accordance with RCW.35A.34.130. Voted in Favor of Motion: Rebelowski, Goodnow, Chamberlin, Younger Voted Opposed to Motion: Frey, Coughlin, Mockler Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-No 4B – PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2026 PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE (PROS) PLAN: Director of Parks and Recreation Tim Barker explained that the action before the City Council is to hold a public hearing and approve the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, which updates the plan adopted in 2020. The process for developing the plan update included conducting a citizen survey that received 900 responses, holding discussions at ten Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, and posting a draft plan on the City website for review and comment. On September 23, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the plan to the City Council for approval. The State of Washington requires that local jurisdictions maintain a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to be eligible for grant funding. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public comment and no action was anticipated. Questions or comments from the public were provided by Robin Weldin, Jose Camacho, Chance Corey, Noemi Levine. With no further questions or comments received, President Younger closed the hearing to the public. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:  Business Expansion at the Port of Bremerton  Temporary Occupancy granted for West Sound Technical Skills Center  Public Meeting at the Roxy Theater on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM to discuss the weekend closures of Quincy Square  Krampusnacht Bremerton on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 to 9:00 PM in Downtown Bremerton COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jennifer Chamber announced the 5th Annual Eggnog Mile on Saturday, December 13 starting at 9:00 AM from Café Perfetto at 2811 Wheaton Way and costumes are welcome. Denise Frey provided no report. Jeff Coughlin congratulated Downtown Bremerton Association for their Winterfest last Saturday; invited the public to First Friday Art Walk from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in Downtown Bremerton, Manette, and Callow Avenue; Krampus Downtown next Saturday; public meeting at the Roxy on Tuesday, December 9th; and Green Drinks on Thursday, December 11th at Quincy Square and Kitsap History Museum. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Jane Rebelowski shared infographics from the Kitsap County Treasurer, which outlined tax allocation per dollar for an average taxpayer and what portion of that revenue is part of Bremerton’s budget; and provided a reminder of organizations that are helping those in need over the holidays; announced Krampus vs. Santa on Saturday, December 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Callow Avenue. Michael Goodnow announced the Charleston Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Moments at 330 North Callow Avenue; welcomed new businesses Graze and Blossum & Balloons soon to be opened at 327 North Callow Avenue; provided a reminder about Callow Nights continuing on 3rd Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM; and announced that Santa will be at the Roxy Theatre on Sunday, December 7th at 11:00 AM followed by a free movie screening of Elf at 1:00 PM. Anna Mockler provided a reminder about the PSE planned power outage from 9:30 PM on Friday, December 5th to 7:00 AM on Saturday, December 6th; announced that orders are being accepted for the Kitsap Conservation District’s Annual Native Plant Sale; Kitsap Environmental Coalition’s Green Mountain Summit on Sunday, December 7th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Public Works Oyster Bay Facility’s Conference Room at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue North; provided a reminder of a Community Meeting featuring Commonstreet on Monday, December 8th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM also at the Public Works Facility; discussed the PROS Plan; and announced the Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition is accepting comments on their 5-Year Plan until Monday, December 8th at https://kitsaphhc.org. Eric Younger wished everyone Happy Holidays. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING President Younger announced the last Study Session of the year is Wednesday, December 10th beginning at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in-person or remotely via Zoom, but there will be no opportunity to comment, and no action will be taken. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:06 PM. Prepared & Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 17th day of December 2025. ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:CG AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Minutes of Study Session – December 10, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Study Session held on December 10, 2025 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mo ve to approve the December 10, 2025 Study Session Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3C CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 located in the Norm Dicks Government Center at 345 6th Street, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Other Council Members present were Denise Frey (remote), Jeff Coughlin, Jane Rebelowski, Michael Goodnow, and Jennifer Chamberlin. Council Member Anna Mockler was absent. Legislative Office Manager Anne Williams provided staff support. President Younger announced that Study Sessions are always open for the public to attend in- person or view remotely and that any of the items approved for action by the Council tonight will be placed on the December 17, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda or as otherwise determined. It was further established that questions or comments by the public may be submitted on any item at any time by email to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov. And reminded everyone that audio recordings will be available online within a few days following the meeting. A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS 1. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group – Stormwater Program Manager Will Riley, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. B. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION – Approx. 45 minutes 1. Update from Eagles Wings Coordinated Care on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Programs –Michelle Fleetwood, Executive Director, and Ariana Miller, Quality Assurance Manager. C. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS (Continued) - 2. Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission – Mayor Greg Wheeler, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. 3. Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries – Mayor Greg Wheeler, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. 4. Ordinance to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director – Human Resources Manager Charlotte Nelson, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. 5. Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan – City Attorney Kylie Finnell, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 15-Minutes to discuss Qualifications of an Applicant for Public Employment as allowed per RCW 42.30.110 (g) No action anticipated City Council Study Session Minutes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Page 2 of 3 E. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS – Continued 6. Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project – Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barker, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. 7. Resolution to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker and Cunningham, PLLC – Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. 8. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 – Financial & Administrative Services Director Mike Riley, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting agenda as General Business. 9. Ordinance to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits” – Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette, to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting agenda as General Business. President Younger called a break from 6:53 to 7:11 PM. 10. 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Recommendations – Chair Jennifer Chamberlin Postponed to January 14, 2026 11. Draft Public Recognition and Public Comment Procedures and Council Code of Conduct Policy – President Eric Younger and City Attorney Kylie Finnell. Draft Public Recognition and Public Comment Procedures to be revisited with the new Council Members at the first Study Session in January. The Council Code of Conduct to be placed on the December 17 Council Meeting on the Consent Agenda. F. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Audit Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 11/17/25) – Council Member Jennifer Chamberlin reported. 2. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 11/18/25) – Chair Jane Rebelowski reported. 3. Public Safety Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 12/4/25) – Chair Michael Goodnow reported. 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Briefing (Last Meetings 12/9/25 and 12/10/25) – Chair Jennifer Chamberlin reported. 5. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings – None. 6. Other General Council Business – President Younger announced a Retirement Celebration on Wednesday, December 17th and the New City Leaders Celebration on Tuesday, December 30th; and provided an opportunity for those interested in becoming nominees for Council President or Council Vice-President next year to speak. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:47 PM, President Younger announced the Council would meet for 30-Minutes to discuss legal risks of proposed action as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) and that no action was anticipated. At 9:20 PM, President Younger called the meeting back to order. City Council Study Session Minutes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Page 3 of 3 H. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION President Younger announced that the next Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, December 17th starting at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center. He further established that the public is invited to attend in person or remotely. With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 9:21 PM. Prepared & submitted by: _____________________________ ANNE WILLIAMS Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 17th day of December, 2025. ERIC YOUNGER, Council President ATTEST: ______________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:AW AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/2025 Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/2025 Department: Executive Presenter: Mayor Wheeler Phone: (360) 473- 5266 SUMMARY: The Mayor is seeking confirmation for the reappointment of Ana Doehring to Position 7 of the Planning Commission. Ms. Doehring was originally appointed in March of 2025 to complete an unexpired term. This appointment will be her first full term, with an expiration of December 31, 2029. ATTACHMENTS: Application FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm the reappointment of Ana Doehring to Position 7 of the Planning Commission for the term expiring December 31, 2029. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3D AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Executive Presenter: Mayor Wheeler Phone: (360) 473-5266 SUMMARY: The Mayor is seeking confirmation of the reappointment of John Brennan to the Bremerton Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries. This is a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2028. ATTACHMENTS: Application to the committee FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm the reappointment of John Brennan to the Bremerton Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries with a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2028. 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Pursuant to the Washington Public Disclosure Act, (RCW 42.56), this form constitutes a public record and is subject to public release upon request. Prior to release, the following information may be redacted pursuant to RCW 42.56.250(3): Residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, identicard numbers, and emergency contact information of employees or volunteers of a public agency, and the names, dates of birth, residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, and emergency contact information of dependents of employees or volunteers of a public agency. Applicants are considered for appointment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or the presence of any disability. Updated 3/24/2020 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ϙ AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: PW&U- Stormwater Presenter: Will Riley Phone: (360) 473-5207 SUMMARY: This ILA is a 3-year agreement to continue the Kitsap County and City of Bremerton coordination efforts to design, implement, and quantify stormwater educational and outreach efforts across the Kitsap Peninsula. Activities include:  Standardization of messaging across the peninsula  Natural Yard Care, Pet Waste Management, and Dumpster Hygiene-related educational programs  Creation of annual reports summarizing permit-required work  Pet waste dispenser installation at request of local businesses and multi-family residences  Cost-savings and municipal resource efficiencies realized through sharing expertise, expenses, and staff time ATTACHMENTS: 2026-28 WSSOG Interlocal Agreement Between Kitsap County and City of Bremerton FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): $60.745 for educational materials, professional service fee, partial reimbursement for County administrative costs, and expenses related to creation of permit-required educational programs and materials. Annual cost of $23,089 for 2026 and $18,828 for 2027 & 2028. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the ILA with Kitsap County 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 04/19/2024 3F KC-375-25 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THE WEST SOUND STORMWATER OUTREACH GROUP I. PREAMBLE This Interlocal Agreement (hereafter “AGREEMENT”) is by and between Kitsap County (hereafter “COUNTY”) whose principal offices are located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 and the City of Bremerton (hereafter “CITY”) whose principal offices are located at 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, Washington 98337. II. RECITALS Whereas, the Washington State Department of Ecology requires owners or operators of a municipal separate storm sewer system to obtain coverage under a Western Washington NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit; and Whereas, mutual benefits will accrue to the parties hereto and the people which each serves in the cooperative implementation of the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group. The Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW, further authorizes the parties hereto to enter into this AGREEMENT; and Whereas, Permittees are required by Permit Section S5.C.1 to provide stormwater education and outreach programs designed to achieve measurable reductions in behaviors that cause or contribute to adverse stormwater impacts; and Whereas, coordination among Permittees with adjoining or shared geographic areas is encouraged by Washington State Department of Ecology and enhances access to federal, state, and other financial and technical support, and Whereas, West Sound residents share media sources and would benefit from consistent messaging across city and county boundaries; and Whereas, municipal resource efficiency is increased and cost savings are realized through sharing expertise, expenses, and staff time to gain economies of scale and avoid duplication; and Whereas, Kitsap County and the cities of Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, and Port Angeles desire to continue to work together as the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group to coordinate joint development and implementation of stormwater education and outreach programs. NOW THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: III. AGREEMENT A. The Recitals set forth above are expressly incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference. B. This AGREEMENT consists of the following documents: 1. Interlocal Agreement 2. EXHIBIT A: West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group Scope of Work and Budget C. Purpose: The purpose of the AGREEMENT is to provide a mechanism through which COUNTY and CITY voluntarily collaborate in the development, implementation, and funding of stormwater education and outreach messages, materials, activities, and program assessment tools for the general public, businesses, and other target audiences as required by the NPDES Phase II Permit. D. Payment and Funding: CITY will provide COUNTY funds in an amount not to exceed a total of $60,745 for the years 2026 through 2028 in accordance with Section I below, COUNTY agrees to send invoices to CITY representative for reimbursement of allowable expenses incurred annually as defined in EXHIBIT A. E. Scope of Work: COUNTY and CITY shall perform duties and services as are listed in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Said services shall be performed in accordance with the approved Scope of Work and Budget specified in EXHIBIT A, and as provided for in Section I of this AGREEMENT. F. COUNTY and CITY Administrators: The “West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group” is a collective of local jurisdictions and is not a separate legal entity. Accordingly, Rebecca Bolettieri, Stormwater Education & Outreach Program Analyst, 614 Division Street, MS-26A, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 shall represent COUNTY in all matters pertaining to the services rendered under this AGREEMENT. All requirements of the CITY pertaining to the services and materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT shall be coordinated through the COUNTY representative. William Riley, Stormwater Program Manager, 100 Oyster Bay Ave N, Bremerton, Washington 98312, shall represent the CITY in all matters pertaining to the services and materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT. All requirements of the COUNTY pertaining to the services or materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT shall be coordinated through the CITY representative. Following a change of representative, COUNTY and CITY will inform the other party in writing within ten (10) working days. G. Reporting: By January 31st of each year this AGREEMENT is in effect, COUNTY and CITY will jointly report the results of work conducted under this AGREEMENT in a manner that is mutually useful in the fulfillment of NPDES Permit reporting requirements for public education activities. H. Responsibilities of the Parties: It is mutually understood that CITY will provide COUNTY with the following: Up to $60,745 over the duration of this AGREEMENT for development of educational materials, professional service fees, partial reimbursement of COUNTY administrative costs, and other expenses related to tasks as described in EXHIBIT A. CITY will also contribute staff time to attend meetings, provide input, conduct pertinent research, and participate in program development. It is mutually understood that COUNTY will provide CITY with the following: COUNTY will provide administrative services and act as financial manager for this AGREEMENT and associated professional service contracts. COUNTY will also contribute staff time to facilitate meetings, provide input, conduct pertinent research, and participate in program development. I. Reimbursement: CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for actual incurred costs upon presentation of a properly executed invoice. Costs shall be charged and funding reimbursed based upon appropriate program elements as defined in EXHIBIT A. COUNTY may exceed line item amounts within individual budget elements, but shall not exceed the total budget without written approval of CITY. Reimbursement requests shall not be made to CITY more frequently than once a month. CITY shall reimburse COUNTY within thirty (30) days of receipt of a properly executed COUNTY invoice. J. Property: Title to property purchased by COUNTY, the cost of which COUNTY has been reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this AGREEMENT, shall pass to and vest to COUNTY. Property purchased with funds delivered pursuant to this AGREEMENT may be used only for th e performance of this AGREEMENT and shall be purchased in accordance with applicable state law and COUNTY purchasing policies. K. Assignment: COUNTY may assign or subcontract any portion of the services provided within the terms of the AGREEMENT. All terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT shall apply to any approved subcontract or assignment related to this AGREEMENT. L. Indemnity: Both COUNTY and CITY shall accept responsibility for any and all liability arising from acts of its own officers, employees, agents, and contractors to the extent provided by law. Additionally, each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party, and its officers, agents, and employees for all claims (including demands, suits, penalties, losses, damages, or costs of any kind whatsoever) including costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees, to the extent such a claim ari ses or is caused by the indemnifying party’s own negligence or that of its officers, agents, or employees in performance of this AGREEMENT. Nothing contained in this section of this AGREEMENT shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any third party. This section shall survive the expiration of this AGREEMENT. M. Amendments: The parties hereby further agree that this AGREEMENT cannot be amended or modified without the written concurrence of both parties. N. Termination: Either party to this AGREEMENT may elect to terminate this AGREEMENT for any reason by delivering a sixty (60) day written notice of intent to terminate to the other party. In the event of such termination, COUNTY shall be compensated for the actual costs incurred prior to the time of written notification of contract termination. O. Duration: This AGREEMENT shall commence on the January 1, 2026 and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2028. P. Recording: Pursuant to RCW 39.34.040, this AGREEMENT shall be filed with the Kitsap County Auditor. Q. Waiver: A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this agreement shall not preclude that party from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under this AGREEMENT unless stated to be such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of the party and attached to the original AGREEMENT. R. Governing Law: This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. S. Venue: The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this AGREEMENT shall lie in the Superior Court of Washington for Kitsap County, Washington. T. Multiple Originals: This AGREEMENT may be executed in multiple copies, each of which shall be deemed an original. U. Severability: If any provision of this AGREEMENT or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of the AGREEMENT which can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of this AGREEMENT are declared to be severable. Signature Page follows IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT was executed by the parties on the dates hereinafter indicated. DATED this ____ day of _______, 2025 DATED this ____ day of _______, 2025 CITY OF BREMERTON BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON _________________________________ Greg Wheeler, Mayor CHRISTINE ROLFES, Chair ATTEST: ORAN ROOT, Commissioner City Clerk KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Commissioner Approved as to Form: ATTEST: City Attorney Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance No. 5530 to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Human Resources Presenter: Charlotte Nelson Phone: (360) 473-5926 SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance updates provisions in Chapters 2 and 3 of the Bremerton Municipal Code related to Human Resources. It establishes the Department of Human Resources as an independent department, replacing the current Office of Human Resources, which operates under the direction of the City Attorney’s Office. The ordinance also replaces the position of Human Resources Manager with that of Human Resources Director. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. 5530; 2) Human Resources Director Job Description. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Ordinance No. 5530 to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3G Page 1 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department 5530 Page 2 of 8 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, the Office of Human Resources established pursuant to Chapter 2.11 BMC, and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 8 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of Human Resources. (qr) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: Page 4 of 8 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT OFFICE CREATED. There is created the Office Department of Human Resources. The Office Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources ManagerDirector, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. The Office of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Manager, or other assigns, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, or designee. The Human Resources Manager shall report directly to the City Attorney, or designee. The duties of the Human Resources Manager may be assigned to one (1) or more employees in the City Attorney’s Office who shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as "Human Resources Manager." Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Manager Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Support City Labor Negotiator and negotiations advisory team. Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director Manager shall perform such other duties as the City AttorneyMayor may direct or as may be required by law. Page 5 of 8 SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director Manager in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. Page 6 of 8 (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources ManagerDirector, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources DirectorManager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Page 7 of 8 Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Manager Director shall develop appropriate return- to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Manager Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200- 110 WAC. All monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ Page 8 of 8 ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. Page 1 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department Page 2 of 8 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, the Office of Human Resources established pursuant to Chapter 2.11 BMC, and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 8 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of Human Resources. (qr) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: Page 4 of 8 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT OFFICE CREATED. There is created the Office Department of Human Resources. The Office Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources ManagerDirector, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. The Office of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Manager, or other assigns, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, or designee. The Human Resources Manager shall report directly to the City Attorney, or designee. The duties of the Human Resources Manager may be assigned to one (1) or more employees in the City Attorney’s Office who shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as "Human Resources Manager." Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Manager Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Support City Labor Negotiator and negotiations advisory team. Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director Manager shall perform such other duties as the City AttorneyMayor may direct or as may be required by law. Page 5 of 8 SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director Manager in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. Page 6 of 8 (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources ManagerDirector, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources DirectorManager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Page 7 of 8 Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Manager Director shall develop appropriate return- to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Manager Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200- 110 WAC. All monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ Page 8 of 8 ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. Page 1 of 7 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department Page 2 of 7 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, , and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 7 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. Page 4 of 7 There is created the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Director. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director shall perform such other duties as the Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. Page 5 of 7 (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources Director, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. Page 6 of 7 The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources Director. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Director shall develop appropriate return-to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200-110 WAC. All Page 7 of 7 monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Legal Presenter: Kylie Finnell Phone: (360) 473-2335 SUMMARY: Council confirmation is required for the appointment of the Director of Human Resources. The Administration recommends confirmation of Ms. Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources. Ms. Stewart brings over 20 years of human resources experience, with a career largely focused in the public sector in director, management, and generalist roles. Since January 2024, she has served as Associate Director of Human Resources at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She holds a Master’s of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law, a Master’s in Public Administration – Human Resources, and maintains SHRM and SPHR certifications. Ms. Stewart anticipates a transition period of approximately two to three weeks. The City retained The Prothman Company to conduct a nationwide search utilizing various media and direct mailings. Ms. Stewart was selected by the Mayor out of a competitive pool of highly qualified applicants. Ms. Stewart was also interviewed by Council Vice President Jane Rebelowski and Council Members Michael Goodnow and Jeff Coughlin. A starting salary has been negotiated, subject to Council confirmation, at Pay Band 21, Rate 4. ATTACHMENTS: Resume, Letter of Engagement outlining the terms of employment with the City of Bremerton, BMC 2.50. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Annual salary $165,539.28. This appointment does not require a budget adjustment. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm Tameka Stewart as the Director of Human Resources at Band 21, Rate 4 of the salary schedule and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the letter of engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3H Chapter 2.50 MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM Sections: 2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT. 2.50.020 EXEMPT AND NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS. 2.50.030 SALARY PLAN. 2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY BAND LEVELS. 2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE. 2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. 2.50.050 SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM PLAN. 2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS. 2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS. 2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. 2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY. 2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT. (a) It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to provide a management and professional compensation program which enables the City to employ staff who possess the necessary skills and abilities to effectively: (1) Manage the delivery of existing City services and the provision of essential municipal government support functions; (2) Evaluate and plan future service needs; (3) Advise and support the policy-making activities of the City’s elected officials; and (4) Implement policy changes enacted by the elected representatives of the citizens of Bremerton. (b) It is also the policy of the City of Bremerton to structure the classification and compensation program for management and professional staff in a manner which assures that: (1) The actual duties assigned to a classification are appropriate to the assigned level of responsibility; (2) Compensation levels are consistent with the level of responsibilities assumed by staff and appropriate to the City’s financial circumstances; (3) Individual salary rates appropriately reflect each person’s performance and experience at the responsibility level assumed with the City of Bremerton. (c) The provisions of this program shall be applied equally to all persons included in the program without discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military status, pregnancy/maternity, obesity, or mental, physical or sensory handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991). 2.50.020 EXEMPT AND NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS. (a) All City positions are governed by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act and are classified as either "exempt" or "non-exempt." Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; exempt employees are not. Most positions covered by the FLSA are non-exempt; thus, entitled to overtime. Anytime a position changes from non-exempt to exempt status, the incumbent shall be cashed out for any compensatory time that they have accrued up to the time of the change. (b) Exempt Employee. An employee who does not receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week as provided in the FLSA because the employee works in a bona fide executive, administrative, professional, or other exempt capacity covered by the FLSA and Washington Minimum Wage Act. (c) Non-Exempt Employee. An employee who receives overtime pay for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a standard work week in accordance with the FLSA and Washington Minimum Wage Act. The amount of overtime pay is one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked. (d) Applicability. The provisions of the program adopted by this chapter shall only apply to non- exempt/non-represented and exempt/non-represented salaried management and professional appointive positions designated as such and authorized in the City’s annual budget; provided, however, for the City Auditor, the responsibilities of the Mayor shall be exercised by the Audit Committee, and for the City Attorney, Mayoral approvals shall be forwarded to the City Council and may be modified by the Council President. (e) Exclusion From Representation. All elected officials, department heads, commission and committee members, and all positions within classifications that represent "the employer" for purposes of labor relations are excluded from being included in a representation unit for the purpose of collective bargaining under the State of Washington’s public employee collective bargaining statutes contained in Chapter 41.56 RCW. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4539, Amended, 12/18/1995; Ord. 4462 §1, 1994; Ord. 4461 §3, 1994; Ord. 4452 §1, 1994; Ord. 4430 §1, 1993; Ord. 4408 §1, 1993; Ord. 4387 §1, 1992; Ord. 4358 §2, 1992; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.030 SALARY PLAN. A salary plan for management and professional staff shall be established and salaries set for covered employees as follows: (a) Each position included in BMC 2.50.020 shall be assigned to a salary band. Assignment of positions to bands shall be based upon general salary levels paid by municipal governments of similar size, demography and financial resources for similar responsibilities. Assigned salary bands shall not be changed or established without conducting a salary survey for the position being changed. All changes must be approved by the Mayor and City Council. (b) The salary bands shall be structured as follows: (1) Band Differential. The percentage differential between the maximum rates of salary bands shall be approximately five (5) percent. (2) Band Range. Salary rates of a band range shall have eight (8) rates. Rate 1 is approximately five (5) percent below Rate 2. Rate 2 through Rate 8 in the band shall be spread approximately two and one-half (2.5) percent. The spread between the minimum and maximum rates shall be approximately twenty-two (22) percent. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5347 §1, 2018: Ord. 4984 §1, 2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY BAND LEVELS. The City Council shall provide for adjustments to salary band levels as are consistent with the Council’s CPI salary adjustment policy each year. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4984 §2, 2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE. (a) Initial Rate. The salary rate of a person upon appointment to a management or professional position shall be set no lower than Rate 1 of the salary band to which an employee’s position is assigned. When it is in the best interest of the City, the department heads (with the Mayor ’s approval) may authorize an initial salary of a newly hired person at a rate which exceeds Rate 1. Newly hired persons who report directly to the Mayor require the approval of City Council when being hired at a rate which exceeds Rate 1. (b) Salaries may be increased as follows: (1) Salary Rate Advancement. Each person shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full months of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the salary band. To receive a salary rate advancement, the employee must be evaluated as "meets expectations" (or equivalent) on his or her work performance evaluation. Salary rate advancements shall be an increase of one (1) rate in the same salary band, if available. (2) Additional Advancement. Those employees who receive a rating that exceeds the rating "meets expectations" (or equivalent) may be eligible to receive an additional salary rate advancement for an increase of one (1) additional rate in the same salary band, if available, above the initial rate advancement provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section. This additional advancement shall require the recommendation of the department head, or equivalent, and approval of the Mayor and City Council. (3) A rate advancement that was denied may be granted following a minimum sixty (60) day review period of the employee’s performance. (4) Notwithstanding the above, when it is in the best interest of the City, the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor may authorize an in-range adjustment to provide additional salary in instances of promotion, to provide for internal equity corrections, or for another reason deemed appropriate by the City Council. (c) Changes to Employee Classifications. (1) Downgrading an Employee’s Classification. Upon the City Council’s approval of downgrading a person’s classification to a lower salary band, the person’s initial salary rate will be set at the same rate in the new band that was in effect in the former salary band. In the event a person’s salary rate exceeds the maximum rate of the salary band to which his or her position is assigned on the date of downgrading, his or her actual salary rate shall be frozen until such time as the maximum rate of the new band is equal to or greater than his or her actual salary and, at such time, the employee’s salary rate shall be set at the maximum rate of the salary band to which his or her position is assigned. (2) Upgrading an Employee’s Classification. If an employee’s classification is moved from one salary band to a higher band (excluding promotions), the employee’s salary rate at the higher band shall be set at the next rate which is higher than the salary the employee was receiving at the former band. Any additional rate advancements shall require City Council approval. The employee’s salary rate advancement date does not change. (3) Promotions. (A) In the event an employee is promoted from one classification to a higher classification (one (1) salary band to a higher salary band), the employee’s salary rate at the higher band shall be set at the next rate which is higher than the salary the employee was receiving at the former band. Promoted employees shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full moths of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the new salary band, which shall be the employee’s new salary rate advancement date. (B) In the event an employee is promoted to a management/professional classification from another employee group, excluding IAFF Bargaining Unit members, their salary shall be set no lower than Rate 1 of the salary band to which an employee’s position is assigned. When it is in the best interest of the City, the department heads (with the Mayor ’s approval) may authorize the rate of a promoted person at a rate which is higher than described above. Promoted employees shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full months of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the new salary band, which shall be the employee’s new salary rate advancement date. (C) In the event an employee is promoted to a management/professional classification from a position within IAFF Local 437, said employee(s) will receive the same benefits and annual salary increase that are received by IAFF bargaining unit members. These employees will not be eligible for benefits or salary increases provided in BMC 2.50.031 through 2.50.070. Any additional rate advancements shall require City Council approval. (Ord. 5489 §1, 2024; Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5468 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5415 §1, 2021; Ord. 5210 §1, 2013: Ord. 4984 §3, 2006: Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4458 §1, 1994; Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. When it is in the best interest of the City, the City Council may authorize increased or additional benefits in hiring a department head beyond those specified in this chapter. Any extraordinary benefits must be included in the department head’s employment contract and approved by the City Council. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4551, Added, 05/23/1996) 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources Manager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. (b) Non-exempt city employees may be required, as a condition of employment, to work overtime, when necessary, as determined by their department director. (c) Overtime Compensation. In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees will be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Vacation, sick leave, and holidays taken in a pay period are not considered time worked for the purposes of calculating overtime. All overtime must be authorized in advance by the employee’s department director/manager. Working overtime hours without proper authorization may result in employee discipline, up to and including termination. (d) Compensatory Time. Non-exempt employees entitled to overtime pay may request compensatory time instead of a cash payment. This is approved on a case-by-case basis by the employee’s department director/manager. The City is not required to grant compensatory time instead of overtime pay. If the compensatory time option is exercised, the employee is credited with one and one-half (1.5) times the actual hours worked as overtime. The maximum allowed accrual of compensatory time shall be (40) hours, and all overtime accrued in excess of that maximum shall be paid at the applicable rate. Employees may use a maximum of sixty (60) hours of compensatory time in a calendar year. Employees may use compensatory time within a reasonable time period after making a request to their department head, unless doing so would unduly disrupt City operations. Accrued compensatory time shall be compensated on an hour for hour basis when an employee terminates employment with the City. Part-time employees will not accrue compensatory time unless they work over forty (40) hours in a work week. (e) Breaks and Rest Periods. Non-exempt employees will receive at least a half hour lunch period, but not more than one (1) hour and will receive a fifteen (15) minute paid rest period for each four (4) hours worked. Employees cannot waive rest periods, combine the rest period with the lunch period, or use this time to shorten the workday, unless approved by the department director/manager. (f) Flex Time. If mutually agreed upon by the employee and employee’s department director/manager, flex hours may be approved if the flex hours do not interfere with the employee’s workload requirements. Flex hours must be approved in advance. Flex time cannot be used to avoid using leave for last minute tardiness/absenteeism. Employees must flex their hours within the same workweek and such schedule shall not result in overtime or compensatory time. This section is intended to address occasional or intermittent changes to employee schedules. An example of flex time would be an employee who works an extra hour on Tuesday could leave an hour early on Friday. This employee would enter actual hours worked into the payroll system. Employees whose regularly scheduled lunch break is one (1) hour can flex up to thirty (30) minutes of their lunch break. Employees whose regularly scheduled lunch break is thirty (30) minutes must take their break or be compensated at the appropriate rate. (g) Holiday Time. Management and professional staff shall receive a full day of time off without loss of compensation for each holiday observed by the City on the day the City observes the holiday and one additional floating holiday. Holidays observed by the City are: New Year ’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas In addition, similar time off without loss of compensation is granted for any other holiday which the City Council takes specific official action to observe. (h) Vacation. (1) Vacation Leave. Management and professional staff shall be granted vacation time off without loss of compensation based upon years of employment in management or professional position(s) as follows: through 2 full years 15 days (120 hours) through 5 full years 20 days (160 hours) after 5 full years and thereafter 25 days (200 hours) Upon hire and with the approval of the Mayor, the vacation leave time granted a new staff member may be set at twenty (20) days or if a current City employee at twenty-five (25) days unless otherwise approved by City Council. (2) Vacation Availability—Adjustment at Hire or Separation. Annual vacation leave is granted in full on January 1 of each calendar year; however, a pro rata increase shall accrue on the employee’s anniversary date in the year the employee qualifies for a larger vacation benefit. Management and professional staff who are hired or who separate from employment with the City within a budget year receive vacation days on a pro-rated basis which covers the time of employment. (3) Vacation Eligibility. Vacation time is taken in segments of one (1) whole day or more for exempt employees and quarter-hour increments for non-exempt employees. Vacation leave available to a management or professional staff member at the beginning of a vacation leave is to be sufficient to cover any vacation time to be taken. (4) Maximum Unused Vacation. The maximum vacation time that shall be allowed to carry forward from one (1) calendar year to the next is as follows: Years of Continuous Employment Maximum Balance 0 through 5 years 20 days (160 hours) more than 5 years 30 days (240 hours) In the event a management or professional staff member has not reduced his or her vacation balance to the maximum allowable carryover at the end of a calendar year, excessive days are forfeited unless the Mayor grants an extension of time beyond the end of the calendar year during which all vacation days which exceed the maximum allowable carryover are to be taken. (5) Vacation Pay-Out. Upon separation from City employment, unused vacation time will be paid to the management or professional staff member in a cash payment as follows: i. Prorated Adjustment. Vacation time balance accrued during the year of separation and adjusted pursuant to subsection (c)(2) of this section; plus ii. Allowable Carryover Balance. The maximum allowable vacation time carryover established in subsection (c)(4) of this section. Any unused vacation leave exceeding the maximum allowable carryover that has been approved by the Mayor for carryover pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of this section is not eligible for cash out. (i) Sick Leave—Exempt Employees. (1) Accrual. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of twelve (12) full days per year and is proportionately credited to sick leave balances each pay period. (2) Maximum Sick Leave Balance. Sick leave may be accrued to a maximum of one hundred twenty-five (125) days. Upon reaching a maximum of one hundred twenty-five (125) days, no further accrual is added until such time as sick leave time is taken. Accrued sick leave time is provided as a form of self-insured short-term disability coverage and no cash payment for unused sick leave time is made under any circumstances except as set forth in subsections (d)(9) and (10) of this section. (j) Sick Leave—Non-Exempt Employees. (1) Non-exempt employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave annually. Employees will be required to indicate which of the following sick leave banks they are utilizing on their completed leave request/authorization form. Sick leave use requires prior approval whenever possible. (2) Regular Sick Leave Accrual. Non-exempt full-time employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 2.1667 hours per pay period, including paid holiday, sick leave, vacation and other paid leave time and excluding time for which workers’ compensation time loss benefits are paid. Part- time employees and employees who are on a leave of absence without pay will have their leave pro-rated if they have worked any portion of a pay period at 0.025 for each regular hour worked as outlined above. The maximum annual accrual of non-covered leave will be 52.0008 hours. (3) Accrual Covered under Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law (Chapter 49.46 RCW). Full- time non-exempt employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 1.8333 hours per pay period, including paid holiday, sick leave, vacation and other paid leave time excluding time for which workers’ compensation time loss benefits are paid. Part-time employees and employees who are on a leave of absence without pay will have their leave pro-rated if they have worked any portion of a pay period at 0.011 for each regular hour worked as outlined above. The maximum annual accrual of covered sick leave will be 43.9992 hours. When Washington State Paid Sick Leave qualifies for Family Medical Leave Act protections it will run concurrently with any leave taken under the FMLA. If the maximum accrual of Washington State Paid Sick Leave accrual exceeds the maximum of 43.9992 hours at the end of the calendar year, the excess hours will be moved to the employee’s regular sick leave bank unless it would cause the employee to exceed the annual maximum combined carryover of one hundred twenty-five (125) days. (4) Sick Leave Use. Sick leave is charged in one (1) day segments for exempt employees and quarter-hour increments for non-exempt employees. Sick leave must be accrued prior to use in order to qualify for paid sick leave time off. Shorter periods of absence due to any of the reasons provided below are administered by the Mayor under subsection (a) of this section and are not charged to sick leave balances for salaried employees. Sick leave is available up to the amount of accrued sick leave balance days and may be used for: i. Temporary disability resulting from personal illness or injury. ii. Providing care for children under the age of eighteen (18) when they have a health condition that requires parental supervision or treatment. iii. Attending medical, dental and/or oculist appointments as needed for preventive or rehabilitative health personal care or a child’s care, when such care requires parental presence to supervise or authorize treatment. iv. Pursuant to the Family Leave Act, to care for a sick child or other family member (spouse, parent, parent-in-law or grandparent). (5) Notification of Sick Leave Use. A person who is absent or expects to be absent from work due to causes specified in subsection (d)(5) of this section is to promptly notify the City by telephone or otherwise by 9:00 a.m., if possible, of the day of their scheduled work day. (6) Sick Leave During Authorized Paid Leave. A person who becomes ill or is injured during paid vacation may request the conversion of the vacation leave to sick leave with pay by promptly notifying the City of the illness or injury and providing such information as is required by the City to verify the appropriateness of such a conversion. (7) Sick Leave Documentation and Approval. Within three (3) days after returning to work, a person who has been absent on sick leave is to submit such forms and provide such information as is required by the City to approve the payment of sick leave. The Mayor may require a person to demonstrate that the employee has sought treatment or require other verification needed to assure that the person is fit for duty or as needed to approve paid sick leave for the absence. (8) Sick Leave Incentive for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. Anyone who takes two (2) days or less of regular (not Washington State) sick leave in a full calendar year shall have one (1) day added to their vacation leave balance at the beginning of the following calendar year. (9) Sick Leave Retirement Payment for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. An employee who retires from City service on a PERS or LEOFF service or disability retirement shall be provided a sick leave retirement payment at thirty-five (35) percent of the employee’s accrued and unused sick leave hours to a maximum of thirty-five (35) percent of nine hundred sixty (960) hours (a maximum total of three hundred thirty-six (336) hours). The payment will be made to the employee at the employee’s regular hourly wage rate in effect at the time of retirement. (10) Payment of Sick Leave Upon Death for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. In the event of the death of an employee, the employee’s estate shall be paid for the total accrued and unused sick leave hours at the employee’s regular hourly wage rate in effect at the time of death. (k) Bereavement Leave. Three (3) days of bereavement leave are allowed for attending funerals in the State of Washington and five (5) days for attending out of State funerals upon the death of a member of the immediate family. The first three (3) days of time off for bereavement leave will be compensated at the employee’s current salary. The additional two (2) days of time off for bereavement leave shall be charged against the employee’s vacation, floating holiday, sick leave or compensatory time leave balance at the option of the employee. Immediate family is defined as spouse, State registered domestic partner, child, stepchild, mother, father, step-parents, mother/father in-law, brother, sister, brother/sister in-law, grandparents and grandchildren of both an employee and their spouse. (l) Jury Duty, Witness Leave. Leave of absence with pay for the purpose of reporting to jury duty or if subpoenaed as a witness for the City is provided. Any juror or witness fees received by a person for the performance of such duties shall be assigned to the City. (m) Military Leave. A leave of absence with pay for a period not to exceed twenty-one (21) working days is granted for the purpose of responding to training orders as a member of the organized military reserves of the United States or of the State of Washington. (n) Administrative Leave. The Mayor may place any management or professional staff member on paid administrative leave for up to thirty (30) working days under circumstances which make it appropriate that the person be absent from the workplace during the investigation, resolution or pendency of procedures appropriate to the circumstances involving the management or professional staff member. The Mayor may place other lawful conditions upon the person on administrative leave as are deemed appropriate by the Mayor. (o) Leave of Absence. A leave of absence without compensation may be granted by the Mayor for a period of up to thirty (30) working days and may be subsequently extended with the approval of the City Council. Any leave of absence greater than thirty (30) days will be without compensation and benefits unless required by law. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5425 § 2, 2021; Ord. 5210 §2, 2013: Ord. 5074 §1, 2009; Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.050 SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM PLAN. The City will contribute a total of four (4) percent of gross salary to options selected by each person from City deferred compensation and/or tax exempt benefits made available through approved City policies. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5443 §1, 2021; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Each management or professional staff member covered by this program will be enrolled in the Federal OASDI and/or State of Washington LEOFF I or II, or PERS I, II or III, or PSERS retirement system for which the employee qualifies. Contributions to the respective retirement systems by the City and by each employee will be made in conformance with Federal FICA laws and State retirement laws. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5210 §4, 2013: Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS. (a) A management or professional staff member covered by this program and who qualifies for and is a member of the LEOFF I or II, and PERS I, II or III State Retirement Systems has the same medical and dental insurance plans, coverages and premium payments made available to the employee as are granted to the represented employees employed in their department who are included in that particular system. A management or professional staff member who can provide documentation of alternative medical insurance coverage may elect to receive a medical stipend in lieu of medical coverage in the same amount that is made available to represented employees included in the same retirement system in which they belong. The City will pay one hundred (100) percent of the cost of coverage for employees and dependents for vision coverage provided through the Association of Washington Cities. (b) The City will offer short-term disability insurance coverage to management and professional employees on a voluntary basis, which will be paid by the employee through payroll deduction. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5210 §3, 2013: Ord. 4984 §4, 2006: Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Each management and professional staff member shall receive such workers’ compensation benefits as are provided by the City pursuant to State laws. A management or professional staff member who incurs a work-related illness or injury and who qualifies to receive workers’ compensation benefits shall be allowed to use accrued sick leave to supplement the workers’ compensation benefits so as to provide the same salary the employee would have received for full-time active service, taking into account that workers’ compensation payments are not subject to federal or Social Security taxes. In no event shall the combination of workers’ compensation and sick leave exceed the amount of an employee’s regular salary at any time of the disability period. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY. Unless otherwise provided pursuant to the City Charter, ordinance, or civil service rule or regulation as applicable, a management or professional staff member may be separated from employment without cause ("at will") from a position included in this program upon receiving thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice of separation or pay in lieu of all or part of said notice. A person so separated shall not have the right to displace any other person employed by the City by virtue of employment in a management or professional position. The person so separated shall receive severance pay upon separation based upon years of employment with the City as follows: (a) Through two (2) full years of employment: two (2) months’ severance pay. (b) Through five (5) full years of employment: two and one-half (2.5) months’ severance pay. (c) Over five (5) years of employment: three (3) months’ severance pay. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4810, Amended, 09/14/2002; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) The Bremerton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5491, passed February 7, 2024. Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the Bremerton Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/ City Telephone: (360) 473-5323 General Code Greg Wheeler, Mayor 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 December 17, 2025 Tameka C. Stewart RE: Letter of Engagement Dear Ms. Stewart: The City Council has confirmed your appointment to the position of Director of Human Resources. Your position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions and included in the Management and Professional classifications covered under BMC 2.50 (copy attached) as follows: Position: Director Department: Human Resources Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Rate of Pay: $6,897.47 (Band 21, Rate 4) semi-monthly Appointment/Removal: Mayor Vacation: 15 days per year, pro-rated based upon date of hire Benefits: Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.50 Severance: Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.50.090 You are an “at will” employee and may be terminated by the City without cause at any time with thirty (30) days’ notice. You may be terminated for cause, without notice, and no severance pay shall be paid. This letter shall constitute your terms and conditions of employment with the City and there are no other written or oral agreements that have not been set forth in this letter of engagement or covered by Chapter 2.50 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. Public Works & Utilities Sincerely, Greg Wheeler Mayor cc: Charlotte Nelson, Human Resources Manager ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCEPTANCE OF JOB OFFER: I, Tameka C. Stewart, hereby accept the appointment to position of Director of Human Resources, under the terms and conditions as set forth in this Letter of Engagement. SIGNATURE: ______________________________ __________________ Tameka Stewart Date AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: Parks & Recreation Presenter: T. Barker Phone: (360) 473-5429 SUMMARY: The proposed Contract Modification No. 1 is for $148,901.00, which brings the total contract amount to $204,725.00. The added scope of work provides for further development of the 30% Schematic Design completed in April 2023 through to 90% Construction Documents. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Exhibit A: Scope of Work; 2) Exhibit B: Fee Schedule 3.) Contract Change Order No. 1 FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This portion of the project is identified and funded within the approved Parks Capital Budget. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates, 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 04/19/2024 3I 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 1 of 6 10/17/25 AMENDMENT #1 EXHIBIT 'A' CITY OF BREMERTON PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (30% SD TO 90% CD) SCOPE OF WORK JUNE 6, 2023 REVISED OCTOBER 17, 2025 In general, this amendment to the original scope of work entails services to provide the further development of the Schematic Design completed in April 2023, through 90% Construction Documents for the proposed improvements. The Schematic Design included field improvements to two (2) existing "all weather" fields at Pendergast Regional Park to enhance field use, improve drainage, and provide ADA accessibility. This amendment will provide Design Development, Construction Documents to 90%, Opinions of Probable Construction Costs, and Grant / Permit Application Assistance. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work entails the following: • Development of field layouts, materials and details to convert two (2) existing "all weather" fields to multi-purpose synthetic turf fields. • Hardscape elements include ADA accessible pathways, fencing, curbing, concrete stairs, ramps and a concrete foundation for a pre-engineered restroom. • Grading and drainage design (including temporary erosion and sediment control) to ensure positive drainage of the site and multi-purpose fields including underdrainage. • Extension of utilities (water, sewer, and electric) to a new or future pre-engineered restroom. • Conversion of existing field floodlighting to LED fixtures on existing poles. • Landscape planting & irrigation design for landscape areas impacted by new improvements. • Preparation of construction cost opinions at each key milestone. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION COST (MACC) The MACC for this project has not been formally established at this time. However, applying the CPI increase to the March 2023 Cost Opinion provided with the previous Schematic Design work would equate to a MACC of approximately $3,600,000 (which excludes sales tax, construction contingency, permit fees, construction special inspections & testing fees, A/E design fees, specialty consultant fees, advertisement, and printing). TASK 1 – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION A. Project Coordination Bruce Dees & Associates (BDA) will lead the design team coordinating the overall efforts of the team and maintaining continuous coordination with City staff and subconsultants for drawings, contract documents, schedule, and permitting. Work performed by subconsultants is as follows: • GeoEngineers – Geotechnical Engineering • Sitts & Hill – Civil Engineering 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 2 of 6 10/17/25 • PCS Structural – Structural Engineering • Stantec, Inc – Electrical Engineering BDA will provide progress billing reports, project management, quality control / quality assurance reviews and team coordination. In addition, BDA will document project decisions and provide regular status updates to the entire project team. TASK 2 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (60% DD) A. Design Development In the Design Development Phase, BDA will continue development and expansion of the Schematic Design Documents to describe the size and character of the entire project for approval by the Client. The final scope, relationships, forms, size, and appearance of the project will be conveyed through plans, cross sections and elevations, typical construction details, materials selections, and equipment layout. Consideration shall be given to availability of materials, equipment and labor, construction sequencing and scheduling, user safety, and maintenance requirements. Design Development will include the following: • Layout and Material Plans • Grading and Drainage Plans • Utility Plans and Details • Electrical Plans and Details • Turf Details and Sections • Site Sections and Details • Landscape Planting & Irrigation Plans and Details Document Checking: Review and coordination of documents prepared for the project. Permitting Authority Consulting: Research of critical applicable regulations, applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes. Cost Estimating: Development of an opinion of probable construction cost. Costs shall reflect the level of design elements presented in the Design Development documents, plus appropriate design contingencies to encompass unidentified scope ultimately included in the program. Analyze scope, schedule and budget options to stay within the MACC. Technical Specifications: Development of an outline of preliminary technical specifications in CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) format. Specifications will use Client's front-end boilerplate. B. Synthetic Turf Selection The design team will work with the City to select the synthetic turf product to be specified in the design documents. Considerations will include: • Product aesthetics, quality, and performance record. • Installation and product delivery. • Product warranty and proven local representation. • Manufacturer’s installation and infill methods. • Manufacturer’s history, experience, and local reputation. • Short-term and long-term maintenance considerations. C. Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical engineering services will assess subsurface conditions and provide recommendations in support of design of the fields, field drainage, and proposed pavements. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 3 of 6 10/17/25 D. Client Meetings & Reviews • Client meeting to review previous Schematic Design work (Meeting #1) • Client meeting to review Design Development (Meeting #2) E. Deliverables • Design Development (60%) drawings and details • Geotechnical Report • Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (60%) • Preliminary Technical Specifications (CSI format) Outline • Minutes from meetings • All deliverables will be provided in electronic format (PDF) TASK 3 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION (90% CD) A. Construction Documents & Specifications (90%) The design team will provide construction documents, opinion of probable construction cost, and technical specifications to communicate the full scope of work and construction requirements. Construction Drawings will include the following: Composite Site Plan: This plan will provide an overall view of the entire project area. Demolition & TESC Plans: Drawings will document areas and elements of the site to be cleared and/or demolished, as well as temporary erosion and sediment control measures. Layout & Materials Plans: These plans will be developed of the project limit at an appropriate scale. They will show the layout and materials used in the new improvements with critical dimensions shown. Grading and Drainage Plans: These plans will be developed for the project limit at an appropriate scale. They will show overall site grading, including spot elevations, locations of catch basins and inverts of connections to storm sewer lines, with other buried utilities shown screened for reference. Utility Plans and Details: Plans will be developed to show utility locations, extensions, and details as necessary to provide water and sewer service to the pre-engineered restroom building. Electrical Plans and Details: Drawings will be developed to show the electrical conduit, wiring, panel schedule, load calculations, electrical one line, and junction boxes for the elec. service to the pre-engineered restroom building and conversion of the field floodlighting to LED. Site Sections and Details: These plans will show cross sections for earthwork and various site details. Details will be referenced from the plans as well as from the details to the plans. Synthetic Turf Plans and Details: These plans will communicate the details and sections for the synthetic turf field layout, turf nailer board, synthetic turf, infill, and shock pad (if included in the selected synthetic turf system used). Landscape Planting & Irrigation Plans and Details: Planting and irrigation plans will be developed for the peripheral areas of the fields affected by the final design. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 4 of 6 10/17/25 Structural Engineering: Structural designs, calculations and drawings will be provided for the restroom foundation, concrete stairs, and concrete retaining walls. Technical Specifications: The project manual will utilize the Client's front-end boilerplate. Technical specifications will be developed in the CSI (Construction Specification Institute) format to communicate the required contractor qualifications, construction submittals, quality control tests, products, execution, and warranty requirements. B. Preliminary Stormwater Report and SWPPP for Drainage Review: A project Stormwater Report and SWPPP will be prepared in accordance with the current edition of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW). C. Client Meetings & Reviews • Pre-Application meeting with permitting agency (Meeting #3) • Client meeting to review 90% Construction Documents (Meeting #4) D. Deliverables • Construction Drawings (90%) and Details for (future) Permit Submittal • Technical Specifications (90%) • Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (90%) • Preliminary and final Stormwater Report and SWPPP • Minutes from meetings • All deliverables will be provided in electronic format (PDF) TASK 4 – GRANT / PERMIT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE A. Grant Application Assistance BDA will assist the client with assembling supplemental grant application materials including project narratives, material quantities, and up to two (2) color graphic exhibits of the proposed project. B. Permit Application Assistance The design team will attend a pre-application meeting with the permitting agency to determine permit requirements. BDA will assist the client with assembling the preliminary permit applications and required exhibits. Each permitting agency has different processes and requirements. Our scope of work anticipates separate applications and exhibits for the following: SEPA Checklist, demolition, grading, site development/building permit(s) (structures, water, sewer, storm), and the Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Department of Ecology (NPDES). Any additional permits or additional resubmittals will be considered extra work. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE It is anticipated that design services from Notice To Proceed (NTP) to completion of the 90% Construction Documents will take the team approximately six (6) months to complete. A full anticipated schedule will be developed with the Client upon receiving NTP, taking into consideration grant application deadlines, anticipated permitting timelines and optimum bidding and construction season. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 5 of 6 10/17/25 SUBCONSULTANTS GeoEngineers, Inc GeoEngineers will provide geotechnical engineering services for the project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Subcontracted test pits (up to 8), laboratory testing, and field visits. • Geotechnical engineering analyses and report preparation. o Report will include – summary of soil and groundwater conditions, earthwork recommendations, field subgrade preparation recommendations, drainage recommendations, fill/backfill material recommendations, shallow foundation recommendations, typical pavement design sections, and a preliminary assessment of stormwater infiltration feasibility. Assumptions include: • Infiltration Testing: Detailed measurement of soil infiltration rates beyond preliminary assessment is excluded and would be considered extra services if required. Sitts & Hill Sitts & Hill will provide civil engineering services for the project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Review of park improvement plans and specifications. • Design of drainage facilities, as necessary. • Review and coordinate plan changes for Permit Submittal and provide civil engineer sealed plans for 90% CD's / (future) Permit Submittal. • Prepare Stormwater Report and SWPPP for Drainage Review. Assumptions include: • Topographic Survey work completed during Schematic Design phase is sufficient and no additional topographic survey is required. • No off-site improvements are anticipated. Stantec, Inc Stantec, Inc will provide electrical engineering services to include the following scope of work: • Prepare electrical drawings and details (to 90%) to extend electrical utilities (conduit, wiring, panel schedule, load calculations, electrical one line, and junction boxes) to service a new or future pre-engineered restroom building (provided by others) and converting existing field floodlighting to LED fixtures on existing poles. Connection to an existing electrical panel with available capacity and re-use of existing field floodlight poles is assumed. Assumptions include the following exclusions: • Power & load monitoring; design of data, comm, and/or PA systems; metering; etc. Structural PCS Structural will provide all structural design, calculations, and drawings as required toward obtaining the Building Permit(s) for the structural portions of this project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Foundation and/or concrete slab for a new or future pre-engineered restroom building. • Concrete on-grade stairs. • Concrete (or alternate material) retaining walls. Any scope of work items not included in the above scope of work is excluded. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 6 of 6 10/17/25 PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT The Client will provide the following: 1. Site Access Rights-of-entry upon all lands necessary for the performance of the Scope of Work described above. 2. Video Investigation of Existing Drain Lines The Client will provide video survey of the existing drain lines if deemed required. BDA will assist in coordination. 3. Existing Site Utilities Services Information The Client will provide all available information on existing utilities services (sewer, water, and electrical) including: sewer pump station data; domestic water service dynamic and static water pressure and flow rate; electrical service panel location(s), layout, and capacity (for extending to the new or future pre-engineered restroom structure); and existing field floodlighting electrical information and data. EXTRA WORK 1. Expanded Scope of Work If during the course of the project, the Client elects to expand the Scope of Work (i.e. add Permit Application(s), Response to Permit Reviewing Agency Comment(s), refinement of the 90% CD's to 100%/Bid Set CD's, Bidding, Construction Observation, Project Closeout, etc.), design fees for the additional work shall be negotiated. (Note, since project construction funding has not yet been secured and a construction timeline determined, it is anticipated that actual permit application(s) will occur under a future contract amendment to take the project through final design & engineering, permitting, bidding, construction observation, and project closeout services. All permit application fees and required public notices will be paid and posted directly by the Client.) 2. Extra Work Any work not included in this Scope of Work or any meeting(s) in addition to those listed in the Scope of Work shall be considered extra work. No extra work shall be commenced without written authorization from the Client. 3. Changes in Project Schedule In the event there are significant changes to the project schedule to condense or extend the schedule, fees for the time and expenses shall be negotiated. 4. Phased Development The Scope of Work is based on a single construction phase. In the event the Client elects to divide the project into multiple construction phases, the fees for additional work to separate and prepare multiple construction document packages shall be negotiated. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit B 1 of 1 10/17/25 AMENDMENT #1 EXHIBIT 'B' CITY OF BREMERTON PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (30% SD TO 90% CD) FEE SCHEDULE JUNE 6, 2023 REVISED OCTOBER 17, 2025 TASK PERCENTAGE AMOUNT 1. Project Administration 8% $ 10,196.00 2. Design Development (60% DD) 35% $ 44,609.00 3. Construction Documentation (90% CD) 50% $ 63,727.00 4. Grant / Permit Application Assistance 7% $ 8,922.00 100% $127,453.00 SPECIALTY CONSULTANTS GeoEngineers, Inc - Geotechnical Engineering $ 21,448.00 PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK TOTAL $148,901.00 The above scope of work will be provided on a lump sum basis with payments made each month on a percentage of completed work. We reserve the right to re-evaluate the fees proposed if we have not entered into a contract within 180 days. CITY OF BREMERTON CHANGE ORDER CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO: 01 PROJECT NAME: PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PROJECT NO: 59166 CONTRACTOR: BRUCE DEES & ASSOCIATES ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: 55,824.00 DAYS: July 2022 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHANGES: (6,646.60) DAYS: Feb 2023 THIS CHANGE: 148,901.00 DAYS: October 2025 REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT: 198,078.40 DAYS: October 2025 This Change Order covers changes to the subject contract as described herein. The Contractor shall construct, furnish equipment and materials, and perform all work as necessary or required to complete the Change Order Items. The increase or decrease in c ontract price shown below includes any applicable taxes. Rule 170 Rule 171 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT ($) (DECREASE) IN CONTRACT AMOUNT ($) CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION (DAYS:) X Contract Modification No. 1 Added SOW to include: 1. Project Administration 2. Design Development (60%) 3. Construction Documentation (90%) 4. Grant/Permit Application Assistance 148,901.00 0.00 Oct. 2025 NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT INCREASE OR (DECREASE) 148,901.00 0.00 0 ESTIMATED SALES TAX AT 9.0% 0.00 0.00 TOTAL INCLUDING SALES TAX 148,901.00 0.00 0 Contractor acknowledges and accepts that this Change Order constitutes final settlement of all claims of any kind or nature arising from or connected with any work either covered or affected by this Change CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO: _01_ PROJECT NAME: PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS Page 2 of 2 Change Order Rev. 06/2018 Order, including, without limitation, claims related to contract time, on-site or home office overhead, or lost profits. Nothing in this Change Order shall limit the City’s right to bring a claim for past performance. The undersigned Contractor approves the foregoing Change Order as to the changes, if a ny, in the contract price specified for each item, including any and all supervision costs and other miscellaneous costs relating to the change in work, and as to the extension of time allowed, if any, for completion of the entire work due to said Change Order. This document will become a supplement of the contract and all provisions will apply hereto. It is understood that this Change Order shall be effective when approved by the City of Bremerton. The parties whose names appear below warrant that they are authorized to enter into a change order that is binding on the parties of this co ntract. In addition, Contractor warrants that it has or will inform the surety of this change, and shall take appropriate action to modify any bonds required under the contract to address this change. CONTRACTOR Approved: DATE: PROJECT MANAGER Recommended: DATE: CITY ENGINEER Council action is required as project cost will exceed approved budget.  Yes  No Council action is required as change exceeds Mayors authority per BMC 2.76.110.  Yes  No Recommended: DATE: DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION Recommended: DATE: MAYOR Approved: DATE: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ___ KYLIE J. FINNELL, Bremerton City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Resolution No. 3408 to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker, and Cunningham, PLLC COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Finance Presenter: Melinda Monroe Phone: (360) 473-5306 SUMMARY: The City would like to approve and adopt Resolution No. 3408 updating the Indigent defense services standards, updating the proposed 2026 Municipal Court Budget for Public Defense Services and awarding the 2026 Public Defense Services agreement to Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 3408 and 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Requested amount $596,420 for prime public defense services. This is an increase of $146,420 over the previously budgeted amount of $450,000. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 3408 approving the update to the Public Defense Standards and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the award of the Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 3J Resolution No. ______ RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, updating Resolution No.3221 and adopting the new supreme court standards for the delivery of public defense services WHEREAS, RCW10.101.030 requires the City of Bremerton to adopt standards for the delivery of public defense services for indigent persons; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Supreme court has updated order No. 25700- A-1004 with new rule CrR 3.1/CrRJL 3.1/JuCR9.2, and new Order numbers: No. 25700-A-1644 and No. 25700-A-1671; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt new updated public defense service standards and award the professional services agreement and budget as presented; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Adoption. To ensure that indigent criminal defendants receive high-quality legal representation through a public defense system that efficiently and effectively protects the constitutional requirement of effective assistance of counsel, the City hereby adopts the standards for delivery of public defense services for indigent persons issued by the Supreme Court of Washington via CrR 3.1/CrRJL 3.1/JuCR9.2 and Order No. 25700-A-1644 and Order No. 25700-A-1674 incorporated herein as Attachment A. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. 3408 Resolution No. ______ PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____ day of __________________, 20__. ERIC YOUNGER, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 ____________________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) O R D E R NO. 25700-A-1644 The Washington State Supreme Court in October 2023 requested that the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”) Council on Public Defense (“CPD”) review a newly released National Public Defense Workload Study (“The Rand Study”) and provide recommendations, if any, to the Court. As a result of that review, the CPD proposed comprehensive revisions to the WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services. The WSBA Board of Governors, after receiving public comments, adopted the proposed revised Standards and forwarded them to the Court with a recommendation that the Court incorporate the WSBA-adopted revised Standards into the Court’s Standards in CrR3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, and JuCR 9.2. The Court, in June 2024, published the WSBA proposed Standards for comment and held two public hearings on those proposed Standards on September 25, 2024 and November 13, Attachment A PAGE 2 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 2024. The Court has, to date, held three lengthy internal work sessions to review all of the comments and testimony, and to discuss each proposed Standard. Although the Court has not completed its full review, the Court is aware that: (1) budget planning is underway in local jurisdictions; (2) it would help that process for planners to know as soon as possible about any revised caseload standards that will be adopted; and (3) the crisis in the provision of indigent criminal defense services throughout our state requires action now to address the crisis and to support quality defense representation at every level. Thus, in advance of a full decision on all parts of the CPD’s proposal, we provide this summary communication of the Court’s conclusions on caseloads. The reality is that many aspects of indigent criminal defense services vary by structure and location, so the Court is adopting an approach which accommodates that diversity while fostering real and meaningful reductions in caseloads as soon as possible, where necessary. Now therefore, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. Effective January 1, 2026, the caseload standard for each full-time appointed felony attorney for any 12 month period shall be 47 felony case credits; and for each full-time appointed misdemeanor attorney for any 12 month period shall be 120 misdemeanor case credits; and for each full-time appointed attorney for a respondent in civil commitment proceedings for any 12 month period shall be 250 commitment case credits. Implementation of these caseload standards must be accomplished as soon as reasonably possible. Implementation may, however, be accomplished in a phased approach with an annual reduction of at least 10% of the difference between the current standard and the new standard (as measured on January 1, 2026), until the PAGE 3 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 new standard has been met. Full compliance must occur no later than ten years from January 1, 2026. 2. The Court declines to adopt the mandatory method of case counting and weighting in the proposed standards. However, we endorse the importance of case weighting to measure case credits and actual case counts, including inherited cases, to make the mandatory caseload limits meaningful. Thus, case weighting to measure case credits is permissible and encouraged. Case weighting should rely on written policies and procedures that have been adopted and published by the local government entity responsible for employing, contracting with, or appointing counsel for indigent defendants and respondents. Such case weighting may use the method in the Rand Study relied upon by the WSBA CPD and the rules for weighting contained in the WSBA’s adopted Standards. All policies on case counting and weighing shall, at a minimum, comply with principles in the current court rule Standards 3.5 and 3.6. If no case weighting system is adopted, the maximum caseload count is the actual number of cases referenced above for each case type. 3. There shall be an evaluation of the progress and impact of these caseload standards three years after the effective date of these standards. Implementation shall continue during the evaluation. 4. Rule amendments concerning revised caseload standards will be announced in the near future, once the court’s review is complete. PAGE 4 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 IT IS SO ORDERED, this 9th day of June, 2025. THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 ____________________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) ) C L A R I F Y I N G O R D E R NO. 25700-A-1671 On June 9, 2025, this court issued Order No. 25700-A-1644 which set revised caseload standards for attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants and other respondents. Questions have arisen regarding two aspects of the Court’s decision to allow a phased approach to full implementation: one question concerns implementation of the 10% annual reduction and the other question concerns implementation of the requirement to achieve compliance with the reduced caseload standards “as soon as reasonably possible.” Therefore, to clarify the Court’s requirements on these points, the Court enters the following explanation: 1.The requirement that the reduced caseload standards be implemented “as soon as reasonably possible” does not allow for any increase in caseloads above those currently in place, even in jurisdictions that are already ahead of the court’s implementation schedule. Similarly, failing to implement annual reductions is contrary to implementation “as soon as reasonably possible.” Page 2 CLARIFYING ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 2. The provision allowing for “an annual reduction of at least 10% of the difference between the current standard and the new standard (as measured on January 1, 2026), until the new standard has been met” requires a steady yearly decrease in caseloads of no less than 10% of the difference between the current caseload maximum standard and the new caseload maximum standard, now expressed in case credits for any 12 month period. The following calculations illustrate how the 10% annual reduction is calculated: a.10.3 felony case credits (representing 10% of 103, the difference between the current standard of 150 cases and the standard effective on January 1, 2026 of 47 case credits). b. 18 misdemeanor case credits (representing 10% of 180, the difference between the current standard of 300 cases and the standard effective on January 1, 2026 of 120 case credits). IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED at Olympia, Washington this 5th day of November, 2025. For the Court _____________________________________ ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE CrR 3.1 STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE Preamble The Washington Supreme Court adopts the following Standards to address certain basic elements of public defense practice related to the effective assistance of counsel. The Certification of Appointed Counsel of Compliance with Standards Required by CrR 3.1/ CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2/ MPR 2.1 references specific “Applicable Standards.” The Court adopts additional Standards beyond those required for certification as guidance for public defense attorneys in addressing issues identified in State v. A.N.J., 168 Wn.2d 91 (2010), including the suitability of contracts that public defense attorneys may negotiate and sign. To the extent that certain Standards may refer to or be interpreted as referring to local governments, the Court recognizes the authority of its Rules is limited to attorneys and the courts. Local courts and clerks are encouraged to develop protocols for procedures for receiving and retaining Certifications. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective February 1, 2021.] Standard 1. Compensation [RESERVED] Standard 2. Duties and Responsibilities of Counsel [RESERVED] Standard 3. Caseload Limits and Types of Cases Standard 3.1. The contract or other employment agreement shall specify the types of cases for which representation shall be provided and the maximum number of cases which each attorney shall be expected to handle. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 3.2. The caseload of public defense attorneys shall allow each lawyer to give each client the time and effort necessary to ensure effective representation. Neither defender organizations, county offices, contract attorneys, nor assigned counsel should accept workloads that, by reason of their excessive size, interfere with the rendering of quality representation. As used in this Standard, “quality representation” is intended to describe the minimum level of attention, care, and skill that Washington citizens would expect of their state’s criminal justice system. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 3.3. General Considerations. Caseload limits reflect the maximum caseloads for fully supported full-time defense attorneys for cases of average complexity and effort in each case type specified. Caseload limits assume a reasonably even distribution of cases throughout the year. The increased complexity of practice in many areas will require lower caseload limits. The maximum caseload limit should be adjusted downward when the mix of case assignments is weighted toward offenses or case types that demand more investigation, legal research and writing, use of experts, use of social workers, or other expenditures of time and resources. Attorney caseloads should be assessed by the workload required, and cases and types of cases should be weighted accordingly. If a defender or assigned counsel is carrying a mixed caseload including cases from more than one category of cases, these standards should be applied proportionately to determine a full caseload. In jurisdictions where assigned counsel or contract attorneys also maintain private law practices, the caseload should be based on the percentage of time the lawyer devotes to public defense. The experience of a particular attorney is a factor in the composition of the case types in the attorney’s caseload, but it is not a factor in adjusting the applicable numerical caseload limits except as follows: attorneys with less than six months of full time criminal defense experience as an attorney should not be assigned more than two-thirds of the applicable maximum numerical caseload limit. This provision applies whether or not the public defense system uses case weighting. The following types of cases fall within the intended scope of the caseload limits for criminal and juvenile offender cases in standard 3.4 and must be taken into account when assessing an attorney’s numerical caseload: partial case representations, sentence violations, specialty or therapeutic courts, transfers, extraditions, representation of material witnesses, petitions for conditional release or final discharge, and other matters that do not involve a new criminal charge. Definition of case. A case is defined as the filing of a document with the court naming a person as defendant or respondent, to which an attorney is appointed in order to provide representation. In courts of limited jurisdiction multiple citations from the same incident can be counted as one case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.4. Caseload Limits. The caseload of a full-time public defense attorney or assigned counsel should not exceed the following: 150 felonies per attorney per year; or 300 misdemeanor cases per attorney per year or, in jurisdictions that have not adopted a numerical case weighting system as described in this standard, 400 cases per year; or 250 juvenile offender cases per attorney per year; or 80 open juvenile dependency cases per attorney; or 250 civil commitment cases per attorney per year; or 1 active death penalty trial court case at a time plus a limited number of non-death-penalty cases compatible with the time demand of the death penalty case and consistent with the professional requirements of standard 3.2; or 36 appeals to an appellate court hearing a case on the record and briefs per attorney per year. (The 36 standard assumes experienced appellate attorneys handling cases with transcripts of an average length of 350 pages. If attorneys do not have significant appellate experience and/or the average transcript length is greater than 350 pages, the caseload should be accordingly reduced.) Full-time rule 9 interns who have not graduated from law school may not have caseloads that exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the caseload limits established for full-time attorneys. In public defense systems in which attorneys are assigned to represent groups of clients at first appearance or arraignment calendars without an expectation of further or continuing representation for cases that are not resolved at the time (except by dismissal) in addition to individual case assignments, the attorneys’ maximum caseloads should be reduced proportionally recognizing that preparing for and appearing at such calendars requires additional attorney time. This provision applies both to systems that employ case weighting and those that do not. Resolutions of cases by pleas of guilty to criminal charges on a first appearance or arraignment docket are presumed to be rare occurrences requiring careful evaluation of the evidence and the law, as well as thorough communication with clients, and must be counted as one case. This provision applies both to systems that employ case weighting and those that do not. In public defense systems in which attorneys are assigned to represent groups of clients in routine review hearing calendars in which there is no potential for the imposition of sanctions, the attorneys’ maximum caseloads should be reduced proportionally by the amount of time they spend preparing for and appearing at such calendars. This provision applies whether or not the public defense system uses case weighting. [Adopted effective October 1, 2013, except paragraph 3, regarding misdemeanor caseload limits, effective January 1, 2015; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.5. Case Counting and Weighting. Attorneys may not count cases using a case weighting system, unless pursuant to written policies and procedures that have been adopted and published by the local government entity responsible for employing, contracting with, or appointing them. A weighting system must: A. recognize the greater or lesser workload required for cases compared to an average case based on a method that adequately assesses and documents the workload involved; B. be consistent with these Standards, professional performance guidelines, and the Rules of Professional Conduct; C. not institutionalize systems or practices that fail to allow adequate attorney time for quality representation; D. be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect current workloads; and E. be filed with the State of Washington Office of Public Defense. Cases should be assessed by the workload required. Cases and types of cases should be weighted accordingly. Cases which are complex, serious, or contribute more significantly to attorney workload than average cases should be weighted upward. In addition, a case weighting system should consider factors that might justify a case weight of less than one case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.6. Case Weighting Examples. The following are some examples of situations where case weighting might result in representations being weighted as more or less than one case. The listing of specific examples is not intended to suggest or imply that representations in such situations should or must be weighted at more or less than one case, only that they may be, if established by an appropriately adopted case weighting system. A. Case Weighting Upward. Serious offenses or complex cases that demand more-than- average investigation, legal research, writing, use of experts, use of social workers, and/or expenditures of time and resources should be weighted upward and counted as more than one case. B. Case Weighting Downward. Listed below are some examples of situations where case weighting might justify representations being weighted less than one case. However, care must be taken because many such representations routinely involve significant work and effort and should be weighted at a full case or more. i. Cases that result in partial representations of clients, including client failures to appear and recommencement of proceedings, preliminary appointments in cases in which no charges are filed, appearances of retained counsel, withdrawals or transfers for any reason, or limited appearances for a specific purpose (not including representations of multiple cases on routine dockets). ii. Cases in the criminal or offender case type that do not involve filing of new criminal charges, including sentence violations, extraditions, representations of material witnesses, and other matters or representations of clients that do not involve new criminal charges. Noncomplex sentence violations should be weighted as at least 1/3 of a case. iii. Cases in specialty or therapeutic courts if the attorney is not responsible for defending the client against the underlying charges before or after the client’s participation in the specialty or therapeutic court. However, case weighting must recognize that numerous hearings and extended monitoring of client cases in such courts significantly contribute to attorney workload and in many instances such cases may warrant allocation of full case weight or more. iv. Representation of a person in a court of limited jurisdiction on a charge which, as a matter of regular practice in the court where the case is pending, can be and is resolved at an early stage of the proceeding by a diversion, reduction to an infraction, stipulation on continuance, or other alternative noncriminal disposition that does not involve a finding of guilt. Such cases should be weighted as at least 1/3 of a case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Related Standards ABA STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE: PROSECUTION FUNCTION AND DEFENSE FUNCTION Defense Function std. 4-1.2 (3d ed. 1993) ABA STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE: PROVIDING DEFENSE SERVICES std. 5-4.3 (3d ed. 1992) AM. BAR ASS’N, GUIDELINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF DEFENSE COUNSEL IN DEATH PENALTY CASES (rev. ed. 2003) ABA Comm. on Ethics & Prof’l Responsibility, Formal Op. 06-441 (2006) (Ethical Obligations of Lawyers Who Represent Indigent Criminal Defendants When Excessive Caseloads Interfere With Competent and Diligent Representation) Am. Council of Chief Defenders, Statement on Caseloads and Workloads (Aug. 24, 2007) ABA House of Delegates, Eight Guidelines of Public Defense Related to Excessive Caseloads (Aug. 2009) TASK FORCE ON COURTS, NAT’L ADVISORY COMM’N ON CRIMINAL STANDARDS & GOALS, COURTS std. 13.12 (1973) MODEL CODE OF PROF’L RESPONSIBILITY DR 6-101. ABA House of Delegates, The Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System (Feb. 2002) ABA House of Delegates, Standards of Practice for Lawyers Who Represent Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases (Feb. 1996) Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Am. Council of Chief Defenders, Ethical Opinion 03- 01 (2003). Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Standards for Defender Services std. IV-1 (1976) Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Model Contract for Public Defense Services (2000) Nat’l Ass’n of Counsel for Children, NACC Recommendations for Representation of Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases (2001) Seattle Ordinance 121501 (June 14, 2004) Indigent Defense Servs. Task Force, Seattle-King County Bar Ass’n, Guidelines for Accreditation of Defender Agencies Guideline 1 (1982) Wash. State Office of Pub. Defense, Parents Representation Program Standards of Representation (2009) BUREAU OF JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE, U.S. DEP’T OF JUSTICE, INDIGENT DEFENSE SERIES NO. 4, KEEPING DEFENDER WORKLOADS MANAGEABLE (2001) (NCJ 185632) Standard 4. Responsibility of Expert Witnesses [RESERVED] Standard 5. Administrative Costs Standard 5.1. [Reserved.] Standard 5.2. A. Contracts for public defense services should provide for or include administrative costs associated with providing legal representation. These costs should include but are not limited to travel; telephones; law library, including electronic legal research; financial accounting; case management systems; computers and software; office space and supplies; training; meeting the reporting requirements imposed by these standards; and other costs necessarily incurred in the day-to-day management of the contract. B. Public defense attorneys shall have (1) access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings with clients and (2) a postal address, and adequate telephone services to ensure prompt response to client contact. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 6. Investigators Standard 6.1. Public defense attorneys shall use investigation services as appropriate. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standards 7-12 [RESERVED] Standard 13. Limitations on Private Practice Private attorneys who provide public defense representation shall set limits on the amount of privately retained work which can be accepted. These limits shall be based on the percentage of a full-time caseload which the public defense cases represent. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14. Qualifications of Attorneys Standard 14.1. In order to assure that indigent accused receive the effective assistance of counsel to which they are constitutionally entitled, attorneys providing defense services shall meet the following minimum professional qualifications: A. Satisfy the minimum requirements for practicing law in Washington as determined by the Washington Supreme Court; and B. Be familiar with the statutes, court rules, constitutional provisions, and case law relevant to their practice area; and C. Be familiar with the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct; and D. Be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Criminal Defense Representation approved by the Washington State Bar Association; when representing youth, be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Juvenile Defense Representation approved by the Washington State Bar Association; and when representing respondents in civil commitment proceedings, be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Attorneys Representing Respondents in Civil Commitment Proceedings approved by the Washington Bar Association; and E. Be familiar with the Washington State Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Indigent Appeals; and F. Be familiar with the consequences of a conviction or adjudication, including possible immigration consequences and the possibility of civil commitment proceedings based on a criminal conviction; and G. Be familiar with mental health issues and be able to identify the need to obtain expert services; and H. Complete seven hours of continuing legal education within each calendar year in courses relating to their public defense practice. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective April 24, 2018; February 1, 2021; September 1, 2021.] Standard 14.2. Attorneys' qualifications according to severity or type of case 1: A. Death Penalty Representation. Each attorney acting as lead counsel in a criminal case in which the death penalty has been or may be decreed and which the decision to seek the death penalty has not yet been made shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. At least five years’ criminal trial experience; and iii. Have prior experience as lead counsel in no fewer than nine jury trials of serious and complex cases which were tried to completion; and iv. Have served as lead or co-counsel in at least one aggravated homicide case; and v. Have experience in preparation of mitigation packages in aggravated homicide or persistent offender cases; and vi. Have completed at least one death penalty defense seminar within the previous two years; and vii. Meet the requirements of SPRC 2.2 1 Attorneys working toward qualification for a particular category of cases under this standard may associate with lead counsel who is qualified under this standard for that category of cases. 2 SPRC 2 APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL At least two lawyers shall be appointed for the trial and also for the direct appeal. The trial court shall retain responsibility for appointing counsel for trial. The Supreme Court shall appoint counsel for the direct appeal. Notwithstanding RAP 15.2(f) and (h), the Supreme Court will determine all motions to withdraw as counsel on appeal. The defense team in a death penalty case should include, at a minimum, the two attorneys appointed pursuant to SPRC 2, a mitigation specialist, and an investigator. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and other experts and support personnel should be added as needed. B. Adult Felony Cases—Class A. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class A felony as defined in RCW 9A.20.020 shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. has served two years as a prosecutor; or b. has served two years as a public defender; or two years in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in three felony cases that have been submitted to a jury. C. Adult Felony Cases—Class B Violent Offense. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class B violent offense as defined in RCW 9A.20.020 shall meet the following requirements. i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either; a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in two Class C felony cases that have been submitted to a jury. D. Adult Sex Offense Cases. Each attorney representing a client in an adult sex offense case shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1 and Section 2(C); and ii. Has been counsel alone of record in an adult or juvenile sex offense case or shall be supervised by or consult with an attorney who has experience representing juveniles or adults in sex offense cases. E. Adult Felony Cases—All Other Class B Felonies, Class C Felonies, Probation or Parole Revocation. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class B felony not defined in A list of attorneys who meet the requirements of proficiency and experience, and who have demonstrated that they are learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience, and thus are qualified for appointment in death penalty trials and for appeals will be recruited and maintained by a panel created by the Supreme Court. All counsel for trial and appeal must have demonstrated the proficiency and commitment to quality representation which is appropriate to a capital case. Both counsel at trial must have five years’ experience in the practice of criminal law (and) be familiar with and experienced in the utilization of expert witnesses and evidence, and not be presently serving as appointed counsel in another active trial level death penalty case. One counsel must be, and both may be, qualified for appointment in capital trials on the list, unless circumstances exist such that it is in the defendant’s interest to appoint otherwise qualified counsel learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience. The trial court shall make findings of fact if good cause is found for not appointing list counsel. At least one counsel on appeal must have three years’ experience in the field of criminal appellate law and be learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience. In appointing counsel on appeal, the Supreme Court will consider the list, but will have the final discretion in the appointment of counsel. Section 2(C) or (D) above or a Class C felony, as defined in RCW 9A.20.020, or involved in a probation or parole revocation hearing shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1, and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other trial counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in two criminal cases that have been submitted to a jury; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first felony trial by a supervisor if available. F. Persistent Offender (Life Without Possibility of Release) Representation. Each attorney acting as lead counsel in a “two strikes” or “three strikes” case in which a conviction will result in a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1;3 and ii. Have at least: a. four years’ criminal trial experience; and b. one year’s experience as a felony defense attorney; and c. experience as lead counsel in at least one Class A felony trial; and d. experience as counsel in cases involving each of the following: 1. Mental health issues; and 2. Sexual offenses, if the current offense or a prior conviction that is one of the predicate cases resulting in the possibility of life in prison without parole is a sex offense; and 3. Expert witnesses; and 4. One year of appellate experience or demonstrated legal writing ability. G. Juvenile Cases—Class A. Each attorney representing a juvenile accused of a Class A felony shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1, and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or 3 RCW 10.101.060(1)(a)(iii) provides that counties receiving funding from the state Office of Public Defense under that statute must require “attorneys who handle the most serious cases to meet specified qualifications as set forth in the Washington state bar association endorsed standards for public defense services or participate in at least one case consultation per case with office of public defense resource attorneys who are so qualified. The most serious cases include all cases of murder in the first or second degree, persistent offender cases, and class A felonies.” b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone of record in five Class B and C felony trials; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first juvenile trial by a supervisor, if available. H. Juvenile Cases—Classes B and C. Each attorney representing a juvenile accused of a Class B or C felony shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice, and iii. Has been trial counsel alone in five misdemeanor cases brought to a final resolution; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first juvenile trial by a supervisor if available. I. Juvenile Sex Offense Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a juvenile sex offense case shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1 and Section 2(H); and ii. Has been counsel alone of record in an adult or juvenile sex offense case or shall be supervised by or consult with an attorney who has experience representing juveniles or adults in sex offense cases. J. Juvenile Status Offenses Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a “Becca” matter shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. have represented clients in at least two similar cases under the supervision of a more experienced attorney or completed at least three hours of CLE training specific to “status offense” cases; or b. have participated in at least one consultation per case with a more experienced attorney who is qualified under this section. K. Misdemeanor Cases. Each attorney representing a defendant involved in a matter concerning a simple misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor or condition of confinement, shall meet the requirements as outlined in Section 1. L. Dependency Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a dependency matter shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and ii. Attorneys handling termination hearings shall have six months’ dependency experience or have significant experience in handling complex litigation. iii. Attorneys in dependency matters should be familiar with expert services and treatment resources for substance abuse. iv. Attorneys representing children in dependency matters should have knowledge, training, experience, and ability in communicating effectively with children, or have participated in at least one consultation per case either with a state Office of Public Defense resource attorney or other attorney qualified under this section. M. Civil Commitment Cases. Each attorney representing a respondent shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Each staff attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first 90 or 180 day commitment hearing by a supervisor; and iii. Shall not represent a respondent in a 90 or 180 day commitment hearing unless he or she has either: a. served one year as a prosecutor; or b. served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private civil commitment practice, and c. been trial counsel in five civil commitment initial hearings; and iv. Shall not represent a respondent in a jury trial unless he or she has conducted a felony jury trial as lead counsel; or been co-counsel with a more experienced attorney in a 90 or 180 day commitment hearing. N. Sex Offender “Predator” Commitment Cases. Generally, there should be two counsel on each sex offender commitment case. The lead counsel shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Have at least: a. Three years’ criminal trial experience; and b. One year’s experience as a felony defense attorney or one year’s experience as a criminal appeals attorney; and c. Experience as lead counsel in at least one felony trial; and d. Experience as counsel in cases involving each of the following: 1. Mental health issues; and 2. Sexual offenses; and 3. Expert witnesses; and e. Familiarity with the Civil Rules; and f. One year of appellate experience or demonstrated legal writing ability. Other counsel working on a sex offender commitment case should meet the minimum requirements in Section 1 and have either one year’s experience as a public defender or significant experience in the preparation of criminal cases, including legal research and writing and training in trial advocacy. O. Contempt of Court Cases. Each attorney representing a respondent shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first three contempt of court hearings by a supervisor or more experienced attorney, or participate in at least one consultation per case with a state Office of Public Defense resource attorney or other attorney qualified in this area of practice. P. Specialty Courts. Each attorney representing a client in a specialty court (e.g., mental health court, drug diversion court, homelessness court) shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. The requirements set forth above for representation in the type of practice involved in the specialty court (e.g., felony, misdemeanor, juvenile); and iii. Be familiar with mental health and substance abuse issues and treatment alternatives. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14.3. Appellate Representation. Each attorney who is counsel for a case on appeal to the Washington Supreme Court or to the Washington Court of Appeals shall meet the following requirements: A. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and B. Either: i. has filed a brief with the Washington Supreme Court or any Washington Court of Appeals in at least one criminal case within the past two years; or ii. has equivalent appellate experience, including filing appellate briefs in other jurisdictions, at least one year as an appellate court or federal court clerk, extensive trial level briefing, or other comparable work. C. Attorneys with primary responsibility for handling a death penalty appeal shall have at least five years' criminal experience, preferably including at least one homicide trial and at least six appeals from felony convictions, and meet the requirements of SPRC 2. RALJ Misdemeanor Appeals to Superior Court: Each attorney who is counsel alone for a case on appeal to the Superior Court from a court of limited jurisdiction should meet the minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1, and have had significant training or experience in either criminal appeals, criminal motions practice, extensive trial level briefing, clerking for an appellate judge, or assisting a more experienced attorney in preparing and arguing a RALJ appeal. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14.4. Legal Interns. A. Legal interns must meet the requirements set out in APR 9. B. Legal interns shall receive training pursuant to APR 9, and in offices of more than seven attorneys, an orientation and training program for new attorneys and legal interns should be held. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012. Per Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A-1642 entered on June 5, 2025, Standard 14 is suspended for one year from the date of the Order, or until the Court otherwise orders.] Standards 15-18 [RESERVED] CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE For criminal and juvenile offender cases, and civil commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW, a signed Certification of Compliance with Applicable Standards must be filed by an appointed attorney by separate written certification on a quarterly basis in each court in which the attorney has been appointed as counsel. The certification must be in substantially the following form: SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FORM __________________________ Court of Washington for _______________________________________ [ ] No.: __________________ [ ] Administrative Filing State of Washington_______________________, Plaintiff vs. _______________________________________, Defendant CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTED COUNSEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS REQUIRED BY CrR 3.1 / CrRLJ 3.1 / JuCR 9.2 The undersigned attorney hereby certifies: 1. I am familiar with the Standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Supreme Court which apply to attorneys appointed to represent indigent clients. 2. I file certification forms in each court in which I provide indigent defense representation. 3. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases in this court. 4. I am appointed in other courts to provide indigent defense representation. My practice time in each is approximately as follows: ___ Not Applicable Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ 5. Caseload: I limit the number of cases and mix of case types to the caseload limits required by Standards 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. My caseload is prorated to the percentage of my practice devoted to indigent defense. 6. Qualifications: I meet the minimum basic professional qualifications in the revised WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services. I am familiar with the specific case qualifications in the WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services and accept appointment as lead counsel only when I meet the qualifications for that case. 7. Office: I have access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings, a postal address, and adequate telephone and communication services as required by Standard 5.2. 8. Investigators: I have investigators available to me and use investigative services as appropriate, as required by Standard 6.1. _________________________________________ ___________________ Signature, WSBA# Date [Adopted effective October 1, 2012. Amended effective September 1, 2013; September 17, 2013; October 1, 2013; February 1, 2021; October 31, 2023. Per Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A- 1642 entered on June 5, 2025, the provisions of item 6 (“Qualifications”) have been modified during the suspension of Standard 14 of CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, and JuCR 9.2.] 1 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF BREMERTON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES 2026 This Amendment specifically amends the professional services agreement made and entered into by and between the City of Bremerton (“the City”), a Washington municipal corporation and Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC, a Professional Limited Liability Corporation, whose address is 1963 Bethel rd. SE, Port Orchard, Washington, 98366 with the City of Bremerton. WHEREAS, the City solicited legal services via the Public Defense Services Request for Proposal which closed on Dec 1, 2025, and Yelish, Barker, Cunningham, PLLC is the awarded responder to this proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived, the promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS A. Arraignments/Motions to Revoke: Hearing with a public defender for an indigent person(s) where the defendant is formally notified of the charges against them and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest and to address bail and conditions of release. Hearing to address new crimes based on a Motion to revoke and new court compliance requirements. B. Case Assignment: A case assignment is that particular case assigned by the Bremerton Municipal Court upon completion of arraignment or motion to revoke hearing. C. Case Credit: Case credit is a weight case assignment. D. City: City is the City of Bremerton. E. Client: An indigent person who has been assigned to the Public Defender by the Bremerton Municipal Court. F. Completed Case: A completed case involves all necessary legal action from arraignment through the end of jurisdiction. This includes the filing of a notice of appeal upon the client’s request, application to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, and a motion for appointment of appellate counsel but does not include the actual representation on appeal. G. Contract Administrator: City of Bremerton Contract’s Administrator H. Court: Court is the Municipal Court of Bremerton. I. Criminal Case: A case is any one charge or series of related charges under one case number filed against one defendant/respondent. 2 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services J. Criminal Case Disposition: The case assignment remains in effect to the end of jurisdiction of the case and shall include the filing of an appeal, if applicable. K. Discovery: Discovery consists of those reports, letters, memorandums, after-action reports, incidents reports, witness statements, officers' statements, expert witness reports which the City Prosecutor is obligated to provide on a continuing basis under the City or State code and pursuant to the State and Federal Constitutional requirements. L. Legal Service: Legal service is legal representation provided by a licensed attorney and associated paraprofessional staff to an individual client, pursuant to a case assignment or court appointment. The attorney will be required by the Public Defender to satisfy the Code of Professional Responsibility, the law of the State of Washington and the United States in the full discharge of the duties to each individual client under this Agreement. M. Indigent Defendant: An indigent defendant is a person determined indigent by the Court, as being eligible for a court-appointed attorney, pursuant to RCW 10.101. N. Mayor: Mayor is the Mayor of Bremerton or designee. O. Misdemeanor Practice Area: 1. Misdemeanor Case: Any criminal case in accordance with the classification of RCW 9A.20.010 (2) filed by the Bremerton City Attorney or designee in Bremerton Municipal Court . 2. Misdemeanor Appeal: A misdemeanor appeal involves filing the notice of appeal, if necessary, perfecting the record following the filing of the notice of appeal, preparation of the transcript pursuant to Rule 6.3a RALJ, preparing such briefs and memoranda as are required, arguing the case in Superior Court, and handling such paperwork as the Superior Court's decision and orders direct. P. Court Time: Time accounted for being the “attorney of the day” for arraignments and in custody matters that have not been assigned to the Public Defender. SECTION 2: PUBLIC DEFENSE STANDARDS The City adopts the following standards for the delivery of Public Defense Services, pursuant to RCW 10.101.030 and Exhibit A of this agreement: A. Compensation of Counsel: Compensation of counsel shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 4 and 6 of this agreement. B. Duties and Responsibilities of Counsel: The duties and responsibilities of counsel shall be in accordance with this agreement. C. Caseload Limits: Public Defender will accept all caseloads for Bremerton misdemeanor cases, except cases in which there is a conflict of interest, and following six to eight months after the beginning of the term of this Agreement, shall review the case assignments with the City to 3 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services evaluate and establish caseload limits, whether on a weighted basis or not, to meet the new case limit requirements set forth in Exhibit A. Case assignments are anticipated at 1,200 cases per year. D. Responsibility for Expert Witness and Investigator Fees: Responsibility for professional services, expert witness, investigators, social workers, interpreters and language assistance providers: After approval by the Court, professional services fees including: expert witness fees, investigator fees, social service provider fees, language assistance provider fees, and interpreter fees will be paid by the City. E. Attorneys and Staff: The Public Defender shall provide, at a minimum, four (4) full-time attorneys and one full-time paraprofessional staff person to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. F. Supervision: The Public Defender shall provide supervising attorneys at the following standards: one supervisor for every two attorneys. Supervisors shall ensure all new associates have been properly trained and are prepared to appear at the Bremerton Municipal Court and shall appear in court to assist in training of new associates as necessary. A supervising attorney hired after the effective date of this agreement shall have at least three (3) year’s experience in criminal law. G. Standards: The Public Defender shall comply with the most current standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Washington State Supreme Court, and as updated from time to time, most recently updated by order No. 25700-A-1644 and No. 25700-A-1671, attached hereto as Amended Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3: TERM This Agreement shall commence on the first (1st) day of January 2026 and terminate the thirty- first (31st) day of December 2026 unless extended or terminated earlier pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms is available upon written request from the Public Defender, if submitted sixty (60) days prior to contract expiration. SECTION 4: SCOPE OF WORK A. Purpose: The purpose of this agreement is to provide legal services through effective assistance of counsel to indigent persons. Legal services shall be statutorily and constitutionally based. B. Professional Conduct: 1. The Public Defender shall provide the services of attorneys and staff members in compliance with all of the applicable laws and administrative regulations of the State of Washington, the United States, Bremerton Municipal Code, and the Washington State Rules for Professional Conduct (RPC). 4 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services 2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to impair or inhibit the exercise of independent, professional judgment by an attorney employed by the Public Defender with respect to any client wherein an attorney-client relationship has been established pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 3. Nothing in this Agreement shall require or permit, without the consent of the client, access to or disclosure of any confidential communication made by a client to any attorney employed by the Public Defender or any such confidential communications made to agents or employees of the Public Defender for such attorney; the advice given by an attorney to a client; or any other statements and materials privileged from disclosure in a court of law. 4. Attorneys and staff employed by the Public Defender shall not solicit or accept any compensation, gifts, gratuities or services from any client. C. Eligible Population: The population served shall be indigent persons legally entitled to appointed legal services in Bremerton Municipal Court, as assigned by the Court. D. Case Assignment: The Public Defender shall accept all case assignments, except for cases in which there is a conflict of interest or other related issue that would prevent the Public Defender from accepting assignment of the case. E. Conflicts: The Public Defender reserves the right to decline to advise or represent any client on the basis of actual legal, ethical, or professional conflict of interest. The Public Defender shall be responsible for checking for conflicts and identifying if a conflict exists. The Public Defender shall have a written policy which explains how they define conflict cases. This policy must be approved by the Contract Administrator. The Public Defender shall perform a conflicts check before any substantial work is done on the case. F. Duties and Responsibilities of the Public Defender: In order to perform its responsibilities under the Agreement, the Public Defender shall have the power and duty to: 1. Hire all Public Defender personnel; 2. Provide fiscal management; establish compensation of personnel; maintain payroll records and provide payments for all personnel including withholding of income taxes, payment of social security taxes, payment of worker compensation and industrial insurance taxes (where applicable), and fringe benefits; 3. Supervise and maintain the quality of staff and services received or performed, and provide internal evaluation sessions as necessary; 4. Suspend, remove, or terminate personnel not adequately performing the duties and responsibilities assigned, engaging in or condoning misconduct, or whose conduct or continued performance of duties is detrimental to the Public Defender program; 5. Accept and represent all cases and clients officially referred by the Court unless withdrawal from such representation is allowed in accordance with provisions as stated above; 5 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services 6. In the event that this Agreement is terminated or not renewed, the Public Defender shall continue to provide services pursuant to this Agreement for three (3) months after the termination date. Public Defender shall not be assigned any new cases, however, Public Defender shall attempt to complete the representation of all clients who have been referred by the Court during the period in which the Agreement is in effect for the compensation received or receivable under the terms of the Agreement, provided that completed representation is not made impossible by a client’s failure to appear. 7. Provide after-hours staffing sufficient to take after-hours phone calls. G. Duties and Responsibilities of Public Defender Attorneys: In order to perform their duties under this Agreement, staff attorneys of the Public Defender shall: 1. Counsel and represent in all ensuing criminal proceedings before appeal those clients who are officially referred by the Court. Such services include but are not limited to: preparation for and representation of the client at the pretrial hearings, trial and at sentencing hearings or any other related proceedings. 2. Appear at all in-custody and arraignment calendars 3. Counsel clients with regard to their rights to appellate review and file any necessary notice for appellate review when requested by a client. 4. Maintain a presence from a licensed attorney at regular, 8 am to 5 pm hours, at the Bremerton Municipal Court. SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A. Practice Standards and Records 1. The Public Defender shall ensure that all attorneys, paraprofessional staff and supervisors shall maintain contemporaneous records of all legal services provided on a specific case. The records shall provide a factual description of the work done and shall be sufficiently detailed to allow monitoring of legal service activity by the Contract Administrator, subject to any ethical obligations of the Public Defender. 2. Upon closing a case, all attorney, paraprofessional and supervisor files associated with the case shall be cross referenced and accessible as a whole for monitoring by the Contract Administrator, subject to any ethical obligations of the Public Defender. 3. The Public Defender shall establish practice standards to address the following substantive areas of Agreement compliance. The practice standards shall set objective expectations for each position and shall be measurable by objective means. With each practice standard, the Public Defender shall include a procedure for monitoring compliance with the standard. Written practice standards are due to the Contract Administrator annually. Practice standards should address the following areas: a. Attorney practice, including but not limited to; 6 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services i. Lawyer-client relationship, initial case actions, investigation and preparation, preliminary hearings; disposition without trial; trial; post-conviction or fact finding and any other areas of attorney practice deemed appropriate by Public Defender. ii. Attorney use of paraprofessionals and expert service. b. Paraprofessional practice. c. Supervision of attorneys and paraprofessionals. 4. The Public Defender agrees that, within available resources, reasonable efforts will be made by the Public Defender to keep the initial attorney assigned to a client throughout any case in which representation is undertaken. The Public Defender is not prohibited from rotating attorneys or from assigning a single attorney to handle various aspects of legal proceedings for all indigent persons where such method of assignment is the most reasonable method of obtaining effective legal representation for indigent persons. 5. A member of the Public Defender staff shall visit any assigned in-custody criminal defendant and obtain basic contact and other fundamental intake information for a bond hearing within one (1) working day from notification to the Public Defender of the assignment of the case and the in-custody status of the client. This provision applies to clients in custody at any facility within Kitsap County. 6. The Public Defender attorneys shall attempt to make contact with all assigned clients within five (5) working days from a case assignment or no later than the day prior to the first pretrial hearing whichever comes first. 7. The Bremerton City Attorney’s Office or designee is responsible for making a copy of discovery available to the Public Defender. The Public Defender shall request discovery as soon as possible after case assignment but no later than three (3) business days of the assignment, whether initial or subsequent, on any case. The Public Defender shall obtain a copy of discovery at arraignment if available. The Public Defender agrees that discovery may be provided in electronic format. 8. Discovery shall be reviewed within five (5) days after receipt for purposes of determining any conflicts of interest. The Public Defender shall notify the Contract Administrator immediately of any conflict of interest as defined by the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct. The Public Defender shall provide the Contract Administrator with a written explanation stating the basis for the conflict in its notification, in addition to the required oral or written request to withdraw presented to the court. 9. The Public Defender shall establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure that attorney time and other Defender resources funded by this Agreement shall only be used for work which is authorized by this Agreement. 10. The Public Defender shall ensure that a preliminary written response to any written complaints concerning services provided by the employees of the Defender or the Defender itself shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator within three (3) working days of the date the complaint is received by the Public Defender. Written complaints include e-mail 7 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services communications from the Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator shall copy the supervising attorney on any complaints sent to the Public Defender. 11. The Public Defender shall establish policies and procedures for pro-bono work provided by staff of the Public Defender. These policies and procedures shall assure that any such pro bono work is not provided to the exclusion or detriment of legal services that are the subject of this Agreement. 12. The Public Defender or his attorneys shall not provide transportation to any client assigned to the public defender pursuant to this Agreement. B. Minimum Attorney Qualifications: 1. Every attorney providing indigent defense services must be a licensed member of the Washington State Bar and be a member in good standing of the Bar. 2. Every Public Defender attorney shall satisfy the minimum requirements for practicing law in Washington as determined by the Washington Supreme Court; seven (7) hours of each year's required continuing legal education credits shall be in courses relating to criminal law practice or other areas of law in which the Public Defender provides legal services to clients under the terms of this Agreement or as otherwise required by the Washington State Office of Public Defense. The Public Defender will maintain for inspection on its premises records of compliance with this provision. 3. The Public Defender may employ interns pursuant to Admission to Practice Rule (APR) 9. Case assignment to Rule 9 interns shall be limited based on the applicable caseload standards adopted in Section 2 of this Agreement. However, Rule 9 interns may not be used to supplant the services of an attorney assigned by the Public Defender to perform the services of this Agreement. 4. The Public Defender attorneys who supervise the misdemeanor attorneys must have at least three years of criminal defense experience in superior, district or municipal courts in Washington State. 5. Unless prior written approval has been granted by the Contract Administrator, no attorney may provide services under this Agreement if that attorney has been removed from representation in a case for failure to perform basic services necessary to the case or to the client, or in any manner has been found to be ineffective on appeal by either an ethics panel or by an appellate court. C. Evaluations: The Public Defender Supervisor, or his/her designee, shall evaluate the professional performance of Public Defender attorneys and paraprofessional staff annually. Attorney evaluations should include monitoring of time and caseload records, review of case files, quality of case preparation, as well as in-court observation. Paraprofessional evaluations shall be sufficiently comprehensive to assess the quality of the actual work performed. The Contractor shall submit to the City a summary report of the annual attorney performance evaluations. The Contractor shall make 8 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services available to the City its evaluation criteria and evidence evaluations were conducted, although all evaluations are to be confidential between the Contractor's director and the Contractor attorney. SECTION 6: PAYMENT A. Base Compensation. The City shall pay the Public Defender for the services as specified in Section 4, Scope of Work, in the amount not to exceed five hundred-ninety six thousand four- hundred twenty dollars and zero cents ($596,420.00) annually. Payments will be made in equal monthly payments per the price schedule in Exhibit B of this agreement. This rate assumes a cap of 285 misdemeanor cases per full-time attorney unweighted or with case weighting policy with the following weight designations: High misdemeanor equals 1.5 case credits; Low misdemeanor equals 1 case credit; Court time (arraignment or other hearing) equals .33 of a case credit. B. Payments in addition to Base Compensation. In addition to the flat fee compensation, the City will reimburse required attorney training courses up to $2,166 annually per attorney and the City will reimburse Public Defender for associated Attorney’s Bar fees annually per employee. Reimbursement will be provided when an invoice and satisfactory support is received by the City. C. Auxiliary benefits. In addition to the direct monetary compensation the City of Bremerton offers office and parking space for up to four (4) attorneys and one (1) paralegal; Utilities: office technology including in office phone lines and desk phones, internet connectivity; and city network printer access. D. Invoicing and payment issuance. The public defender shall submit regular billing statements detailing work performed and amount charged on each task or portion thereof. The descriptions shall conform to and fall within the categories set out in herein. Upon receipt of a conforming billing statement, the City shall process payment or respond with requested changes within 30 days or reciept of invoice. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the City reserves the right to prioritize scoped work and accelerate and/or delay work tasks under the time frame set forth herein. Public Defender 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. Public Defender shall only be compensated for Auxiliary benefits if requested. 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 Public Defender of its obligations under this Agreement. The City will pay the Public Defender by the thirtieth (30) working day of the month following service upon receipt of a conforming invoice and reporting. E. In the event of failure to comply with any items and conditions of this Agreement or to provide in any manner the work or services as agreed to herein, the City reserves the right to withhold any payment until the City is satisfied that corrective action has been taken or completed. This option is in addition to and not in lieu of the City’s right to termination as provided in Section 11 of this Agreement. 9 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services F. Adjustment. By October 31st of the Calendar year the Public Defender and the Contracts Administrator shall review the year-to-date case assignment numbers (including all "court time" counts) and create an estimate of year end numbers. If it appears the estimated annual case load will result in an excess of 1,200 cases (pursuant to Exhibit A and Section 2. E of this agreement), these cases will be offered to the firm of Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC, the Public Defender. If the Public Defender is able to accept additional caseload, they shall notify the Contracts Administrator of the estimated number of cases they can accept. If the Public Defender is unable to accept these cases due to caseload limits, they shall be assigned to another firm. 1. A final year end count will be made of assigned cases, completed by the Contract Administrator in January following the year of service. a. If the final count of assigned cases to the Public Defender is over the standard case load in Exhibit A and Section 2. E of this agreement, or 1,200 cases, a payment will be made to the Public Defender in the amount of $500 per case over the standard. SECTION 7: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Case Management System: The Public Defender will use a case management system that will allow them to file the reports described below. Reporting: The Public Defender will provide the Contract Administrator monthly reports within thirty (30) working days after the close of each calendar month in acceptable format as follows: Report Title Due Date Monthly Court activity reports including attorney assignments and hearings held Monthly (30 working days after the close of each calendar month) Year-end reports, Annual Case assignment review, additional summaries, other reports or documents as requested by the Contract Administrator with reasonable notice Due no later than January 31st following the year of service. These reports must contain: • Case number(s) • Criminal charges filed • Disposition of each charge • Number of court hearings • Number of appeals filed annually • Defendant’s jail custody status prior to sentencing • Bench Trial, Jury Trial, Plea or Dismissal • Attorney(s) name(s) • Date case assigned • Hours spent by attorney 10 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services The City of Bremerton, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any such books, records and documents for inspection, audit and copying. The report is due on or before the thirtieth (30th) working day after the last day of the month of service. Payment may be withheld if reports are not submitted on time. The Public Defender will immediately notify the Contract Administrator in writing when it becomes aware that a complaint lodged with the Bar Association has resulted in reprimand, suspension, or disbarment of an attorney providing services under this Agreement. SECTION 8: ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES AND DELIVERABLE MATERIALS All official notices under this Agreement shall be delivered to the following addresses (or such other address(es) as either party may designate in writing): If to City: City of Bremerton 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 473-5306 If to the Public Defender: Attn: Laura Yelish c/o Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC 1963 Bethel Rd. SE Port Orchard, WA 98366 SECTION 9: OTHER EMPLOYMENT The Public Defender agrees that its legal staff assigned to the Bremerton Municipal Court shall have as their primary employment representation of indigent clients in Bremerton Municipal Court. The Public Defender further agrees that it will abide by all provisions of this Agreement regarding Personal Performance of this Agreement. SECTION 10: CORRECTIVE ACTION If the City believes that a breach of this Agreement has occurred, and if the City believes said breach to warrant corrective action, the following sequential procedure shall apply: A. The City will notify the Public Defender in writing of the nature of the breach; B. The Public Defender shall respond in writing within three (3) working days of its receipt of such notification, which response shall indicate the steps being taken to correct the specified deficiencies, and the proposed completion date for bringing its performance under this the Agreement into compliance, which date shall not be more than ten (10) working days from the date of the Public Defender's response; 11 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services C. The City will notify the Public Defender in writing of the City’s determination as to the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan. The determination of the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan will be at the sole discretion of the City; however, the City’s determination of the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan shall take into consideration the reasonableness of the proposed corrective action, in light of the alleged breach. In all cases where corrective action is determined by the City to be appropriate, the City shall work with the Public Defender to implement the plan; D. In the event that the Public Defender does not respond within the appropriate time with the corrective action plan, or the Public Defender's corrective action plan is determined by the City to be insufficient, the City may commence termination of this Agreement in whole or in part pursuant to Section 11 (B) Termination and Suspension; E. In addition, the City may withhold any payment owed the Public Defender and/or prohibit the Public Defender from incurring additional obligations of funds until the City is satisfied the corrective action has been taken or completed; and F. Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect or waive any rights the parties may have pursuant to Section 11 Termination and Suspension. SECTION 11: TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION A. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon one hundred twenty (120) days prior written notice. B. The City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part upon ten (10) days' written notice to the Public Defender in the event: 1. The Public Defender substantially breaches any duty, obligation, or service required pursuant to this Agreement; or 2. The duties, obligations, or services herein become impossible, illegal, or not feasible, or 3. The City determines that the Public Defender Services are no longer necessary. Before the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection 11(B), the City shall provide the Public Defender written notice of termination, which notice shall include the reasons for termination and the effective date of termination. The Public Defender shall have the opportunity to submit a written response to the City within (10) working days from the date of the City’s notice. If the Public Defender elects to submit a written response, the Contract Administrator will review the response and make a determination within ten (10) days after receipt of the Public Defender's response. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part pursuant to Subsection B (1) of this Section, the Public Defender shall be liable for damages, including the reasonable costs of the procurement of similar services from another source unless it is determined by the Contract 12 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services Administrator that (i) no default actually occurred, or (ii) the failure to perform was without the Public Defender's control, fault or negligence. C. Otherwise, this Agreement shall terminate on the date specified herein, and shall be subject to extension only by mutual agreement of both parties hereto in writing. D. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by either party of any legal right or remedy for wrongful termination or suspension of the Agreement. E. In the event of termination, suspension, or non-renewal of this Agreement, all cases not required to be completed by the Public Defender shall be returned to the Contract Administrator for reassignment. SECTION 12: DISPUTES (OTHER THAN SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION) The Public Defender shall address questions or claims regarding meaning and intent of the Agreement or arising from this Agreement in writing to the City Clerk, within ten (10) calendar days of the date in which the Public Defender knows or should know of the question or claim. The City will ordinarily respond to the Public Defender in writing with a decision, but absent such written response, the question or claim shall be deemed denied upon the thirtieth day following receipt by the City. SECTION 13: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Public Defender shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, creed, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. SECTION 14. OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS A. General Requirement: The Public Defender, at no expense to the City, shall comply with all applicable laws of the United States and the State of Washington; the Charter and ordinances of The City of Bremerton; and rules, regulations, orders, and directives of their administrative agencies and the officers thereof. Without limiting the generality of this paragraph, the Public Defender shall specifically comply with the following requirements of this section. B. Licenses and Similar Authorizations: The Public Defender, at no expense to the City, shall secure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement all required licenses, permits, and similar legal authorizations, and comply with all requirements thereof. SECTION 15: INDEMNIFICATION The Public Defender does hereby release and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City and its employees and agents harmless from all losses, liabilities, claims (including claims arising under federal, state or local environmental laws), costs (including attorneys’ fees), actions or damages of any sort whatsoever arising out of the Public Defender’s performance of the services 13 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services contemplated by this Contract to the extent attributable to the acts or omissions, misconduct or breach of this Agreement by the Public Defender, its servants, agents, and employees. In furtherance of these obligations, and only with respect to the City, its employees and agents, the Public Defender waives any immunity it may have or limitation on the amount or type of damages imposed under any industrial insurance, worker’s compensation, disability, employee benefit or similar laws. The Public Defender acknowledges that the foregoing waiver of immunity was mutually negotiated and agrees that the indemnification provided for in this section shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. SECTION 16: INSURANCE A. Insurance certification required. The Public Defender must carry the following coverages and limits of liability: (1) Professional Liability (Errors, and Omissions) for attorneys with limits no less than $1,000,000 limit per occurrence/claim; and (2) Workers’ Compensation insurance as statutorily required by the Industrial Insurance Act of the State of Washington, Title 51, Revised Code of Washington and employer's liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 Any payment of deductible or self-insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of the Public Defender. 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 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 Public Defender's 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. The Public Defender's insurance shall be primary and non-contributory insurance as respects the City and shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the City for claims arising out of any operations, liabilities and obligations to which coverage applies. It shall be an affirmative obligation upon Public Defender 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, 345 6th Street, Suite 100, 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 unqualified 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. 14 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services SECTION 17: ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS A. All records required under this Agreement shall be maintained for a period of (6) years after termination hereof unless permission to destroy them is granted by the Office of the Archivist in accordance with RCW Chapter 40.14. B. Willful failure to maintain or produce records or other required documentation during the time for maintenance of records may result in specific, related costs being disallowed. In the event the City has reason to believe that such a failure exists, notice shall be given to the Public Defender and the Public Defender shall respond in writing. The time for notification and response shall be the same as set forth in Section 11 (A). SECTION 18: AUDITS, RECORDS, AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. The Public Defender must ensure that the City has full access to materials necessary to verify compliance with all terms of this Agreement. At any time, upon reasonable notice during business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary for a period of six (6) years, the Public Defender shall provide to the City right of access to its facilities, including those of any subcontractor, data, and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. Provided that if any such data, records or materials are subject to any privilege or rules of confidentiality the Public Defender must maintain such data in a form or manner to provide same to the City that will not breach such confidentiality or privilege. The Public Defender shall maintain such data and records in an accessible location and condition for a period of not less than six (6) years following the receipt of final payment under this Agreement, unless the City agrees in writing to an earlier disposition. The Public Defender agrees to cooperate with the City or its agent in the evaluation of the Public Defender’s performance under this Agreement and to make available all information reasonably required by any such evaluation process or ongoing reporting requirements established by the City. The results and records of said evaluations and reports shall be maintained and disclosed in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.17. Notwithstanding any of the above provisions of this paragraph, all Constitutional, statutory, and common law rights and privileges of any indigent client are not waived. Provided further that nothing in this section shall require the disclosure of the names of any client represented pursuant to RCW 13.34 et seq, or RCW 71.02 et seq, or RCW 71.05 et seq. B. All such reports as are required under the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted to the City via electronic media (e-mail attachment or diskette) within the time limits for each report. SECTION 19: CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP The relationship of the Public Defender to the City by reason of this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. This Agreement does not authorize the Public Defender to act as the 15 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services agent or legal representative of the City for any purpose whatsoever and neither the Public Defender nor its employees shall be deemed employees of the City. The Public Defender is not granted any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of the City or to bind the City in any manner or thing whatsoever. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Public Defender and the Public Defender’s employees shall in no event be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including, but not limited to overtime, any retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, and injury leave or leave benefits. The Public Defender shall complete this Agreement according to the Public Defender’s own means and methods of work, which shall be in the exclusive charge and control of the Public Defender and which shall not be subject to control or supervision by the City, except such requirements for performance as are specified in this Agreement. The Public Defender agrees that it has secured or will secure at the Public Defender's own expense, all persons, employees, and equipment required to perform the services contemplated/required under this Agreement. SECTION 20: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING The Public Defender shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement without the City’s written consent, which may be granted or withheld in the City’s sole discretion. Said consent must be sought in writing by the Public Defender not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of any proposed assignment. Any subcontract made by the Public Defender shall incorporate by reference all the terms of this Agreement. The Public Defender shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the obligations and requirements of the subcontract. The City’s consent to any assignment or subcontract shall not release the Public Defender from liability under this Agreement, or from any obligation to be performed under this Contract, whether occurring before or after such consent, assignment, or subcontract. SECTION 21: INVOLVEMENT OF FORMER CITY EMPLOYEES A. The Public Defender shall promptly notify the City in writing of any person who is expected to perform any of the Work funded by this Agreement and who, during the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the expected commencement date of such work or subcontract, was a City officer or employee. B. The Public Defender shall ensure that no Work or matter related to the Work funded by this Agreement is performed by any person (employee, subcontractor, or otherwise) who: (1) was a City officer or employee within the past twelve (12) months; and (2) as such was officially involved in, participated in, or acted upon any matter related to the Work. SECTION 22: NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Public Defender confirms that the Public Defender does not have a business interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was, is, or will be involved in the Public Defender selection, negotiation, drafting, signing, administration, or evaluating the 16 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services Public Defender's performance. As used in this section, the term "Public Defender" shall include any employee of the Public Defender who was, is, or will be involved in the negotiation, drafting, signing, administration, or performance of the Agreement. As used in this section, the term "close family relationship" refers to the following: spouse or domestic partner; any dependent parent, parent-in-law, child, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law; or any parent, parent-in- law, sibling, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece or nephew residing in the household of a City officer or employee described above. SECTION 23: ERRORS & OMISSIONS; CORRECTION The Public Defender shall be responsible for the professional quality of all services furnished by or on the behalf of the Public Defender under this Agreement. The Public Defender, without additional compensation, shall correct or revise any Public Defender services immediately upon notification by the City. The obligation provided for in this section with respect to any acts or omissions during the term of this Agreement shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. SECTION 24: CONFIDENTIALITY The parties agree that they will not permit the duplication or disclosure of any information designated in advance by the other party as "Confidential and Proprietary" to any person (other than its own employee, agent, or representative who must have such information for the performance of that party’s obligations hereunder) unless such duplication, use or disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by the other party or is required by law. "Confidential and Proprietary” information does not include ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques related to information that, at the time of disclosure, is in the public domain unless the entry of that information into the public domain is a result of any breach of this Agreement. Likewise, "Confidential and Proprietary” information does not apply to information that is independently developed, already possessed without obligation of confidentiality, or rightfully obtained from a third party without an obligation of confidentiality. SECTION 25: EXTRA WORK The City may desire to have the Public Defender perform work or render services in connection with this project other than that expressly provided for in the "Scope of Work" section of this Agreement. This will be considered extra work, supplemental to this Agreement, and shall not proceed unless authorized by an amendment. Any costs incurred due to the performance of extra work prior to execution of an amendment will not be reimbursed under this Agreement or an amendment. SECTION 26: GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Amendments: No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the parties hereto. 17 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services B. Binding Agreement: This Agreement shall not be binding until signed by both parties. The provisions, covenants and conditions in this Agreement shall bind the parties, their legal heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. C. Applicable Law/Venue: This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Kitsap County. D. Remedies Cumulative: Rights under this Agreement are cumulative and nonexclusive of any other remedy at law or in equity. E. Captions: The titles of sections are for convenience only and do not define or limit the contents. F. Severability: If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. G. Waiver: No covenant, term or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term or condition. Neither the acceptance by the City of any performance by the Public Defender after the time the same shall have become due nor payment to the Public Defender for any portion of the Work shall constitute a waiver by the City of the breach or default of any covenant, term or condition unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the City, in writing. H. Entire Agreement: This document, along with any exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the Work. No verbal agreement or conversation between any officer, agent, associate or employee of the City and any officer, Public Defender, employee or associate of the Public Defender prior to the execution of this Agreement shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Agreement. I. Negotiated Agreement: The parties acknowledge that this is a negotiated agreement, that they have had the opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by their respective legal counsel, and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not to be construed against any party on the basis of such party's draftsmanship thereof. J. Political Activity Prohibited: None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or indirectly under this Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement for any partisan political activity or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office. K. Security Access: City shall provide Public Defender three (3) access codes for entry into the court facility after hours, except that the Public Defender shall provide the names of those individuals who will use the access codes. 18 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services L. Parking: City shall provide up to four (4) parking spaces as needed near the Municipal Court for Public Defender Staff. M. Written Notices: All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed below by registered or 1st 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 specified in writing. Notices to be sent to: Notices to be sent to: CITY: PUBLIC DEFENDER: Attn: City Clerk Attn: Laura Yelish City of Bremerton Yelish, Barker, & Cunningham PLLC 345 6th Street, Suite 100 1963 Bethel Rd. SE Bremerton, WA 98337-1891 Port Orchard, WA 98366 N. Use of Photographs and Images: Public Defender shall not use or distribute photographs or images depicting City officials, personnel, property, or equipment whether prepared by Public Defender or provided by City without prior written consent of the City. The City will not unreasonably withhold its consent. O. Work Performed at Public Defender's Risk: Public Defender shall take all precautions necessary and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and sub-Public Defenders in the performance of the work hereunder and shall utilize all protection necessary for that purpose. All work shall be done at Public Defender's own risk, and Public Defender shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the work. P. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of Consultant shall not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability. Q. ADA Statement: The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided. SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE 19 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties have executed this Agreement by having their representatives affix their signatures below. CITY OF BREMERTON YELISH, BARKER & CUNNINGHAM, PLLC GREG WHEELER, MAYOR By: ____________________ Its: Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kylie J. Finnell, City Attorney ATTEST: ______________________ Angela Hoover, City Clerk 20 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services EXHIBIT A: WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT INDIGENT DEFENSE STANDARDS CrR 3.1 CURRENT STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE AS ADOPTED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT 21 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE For criminal and juvenile offender cases, and civil commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW, a signed Certification of Compliance with Applicable Standards must be filed by an appointed attorney by separate written certification on a quarterly basis in each court in which the attorney has been appointed as counsel. The certification must be in substantially the following form: SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FORM Court of Washington for [ ] No.: [ ] Administrative Filing State of Washington , Plaintiff vs. , Defendant CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTED COUNSEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS REQUIRED BY CrR 3.1/CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2/ The undersigned attorney hereby certifies: 1. I am familiar with the Standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Supreme Court which apply to attorneys appointed to represent indigent clients. 2. I file certification forms in each court in which I provide indigent defense representation. 3. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases in this court. 4. I am appointed in other courts to provide indigent defense representation. My practice time in each is approximately as follows: ___ Not Applicable Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ 5. Caseload: I limit the number of cases and mix of case types to the caseload limits required by Standards 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. My caseload is prorated to the percentage of my practice devoted to indigent defense. 6. Qualifications: I meet the minimum basic professional qualifications in Standard 14.1. I am familiar with the specific case qualifications in Standard 14.2 and accept appointment as lead counsel only when I meet the qualifications for that case. 7. Office: I have access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings, a postal address, and adequate telephone and communication services as required by Standard 5.2. 8. Investigators: I have investigators available to me and use investigative services as appropriate, as required by Standard 6.1. Signature, WSBA# Date Bremerton Bid 11/21/2025 1963 Bethel Rd. SE. Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-9900 i. Price Schedule 1.1 Proposed Bid 1.1.1 Minimum: 4.00 FTE 1.1.2 Maximum: 4.00 FTE 1.2 Requested Rate 1.2.1 Annual payment: $596,420.00 1.2.2 Monthly payment: $49,701.66 1.3 Attachment A Price Schedule and Fee Supervisor Attorney 2 Attorney 1 Attorney 1 Paralegal Salary 110000 105000 95000 95000 80000 401k 3300 3150 2850 2850 2400 Taxes 6820 6510 5890 5890 4960 Insurance 12600 12600 12600 12600 12600 Bar Dues 2600 Phone 1200 Case management Malpractice Rent + utilities Printer 0 0 0 0 0 Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 Technology 0 0 0 0 0 Total 136520 127260 116340 116340 99960 $596420 Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC Proposer’s Business Name _______________________________ Signature of Authorized Official Laura E. Yelish Managing Partner *Requesting additional reimbursement for bar dues and malpractice insurance EXHIBIT B: PRICE SCHEDULE Public Defense Services City of Bremerton 2026 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Adoption of Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: City Council Presenter: Eric Younger & Kylie Finnell Phone: (360) 473-2345 SUMMARY: The City Council would like to adopt a City Council Code of Conduct to ensure the public’s business is conducted with professionalism, respect, transparency, and integrity. The Code of Conduct establishes expectations regarding how Council members interact with one another, the Mayor, with City staff, and with the public. ATTACHMENTS: Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the Council Code of Conduct as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action 3K CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280 The Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct ______________________________________________________________ Purpose and Guiding Principles The Bremerton City Council is committed to conducting the public’s business with professionalism, respect, transparency, and integrity. This Code of Conduct (CoC) establishes expectations regarding how Council Members interact with one another, with City staff, and with the public. It should be read alongside the most recently adopted Council Rules and Procedures. Where procedural questions arise, the Rules and Procedures shall govern. 1.Conduct Among Council Members Our shared responsibility is to uphold public trust and ensure that decision-making reflects the best interests of the entire community. 1.1 Commitment to Respectful Deliberation Each Council Member brings unique experiences, perspectives, and priorities. Healthy disagreement is part of democratic governance, but it must occur in a manner that maintains civility, avoids personal attacks, and supports productive dialogue. Council Members will: •Focus critiques on ideas, not individuals. •Avoid hostile, disparaging, or inflammatory comments. •Speak to one another with professionalism, even in moments of strong disagreement. •Demonstrate patience and active listening. •Uphold decorum, including refraining from interruptions or side conversations. 1.2 Decorum in Public Meetings Council Members shall preserve order during meetings and follow the direction of the Chair. Members must confine their remarks to the agenda item under discussion and help maintain a constructive environment for deliberation. Council Members will always maintain professional language, including avoiding profanity or language that could reasonably be considered offensive, intimidating, or disrespectful. 1.3 Role of the Chair The Chair is responsible for keeping debate focused and ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedure. Disagreements with the Chair’s handling of an item may be raised respectfully through the appropriate procedural motion. 3K Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 2 Adopted DATE 1.4 Addressing Personal Concerns If a Council Member believes their integrity or motives have been questioned, they may request a “point of personal privilege.” Such matters should be handled briefly, respectfully, and under the Chair’s direction. 1.5 Ethical Expectations Council Members must act in a manner that upholds the dignity of the office, protects the public trust, and reflects fairness, equity, and impartiality. 2. Conduct With City Staff and City Attorney The governance of the City of Bremerton requires the coordinated efforts of both the City Council, in its role as policymaker, and City staff, who administer and implement those policies. Accordingly, all parties are expected to work cooperatively and demonstrate mutual respect for each other’s roles, responsibilities, and contributions to the community. 2.1 Professionalism and Mutual Respect Council Members shall treat the Mayor and all City employees with courtesy and professionalism. Staff must have a safe and respectful work environment free from intimidation or undue pressure. 2.2 Clear Communication Channels To ensure consistent information sharing and avoid duplicative work: • Questions or requests for information should be brought to Study Session for discussion with all Council Members. If the matter is time-sensitive, the request should be routed through the Council President with a copy to the Legislative Office Manager (or Legislative Assistant). This process is especially important when a request may require staff time, involve input from a consultant or contractor, or be relevant to all Council Members. • Department Directors should be copied on inquiries relevant to their operations. • Responses provided to one Council Member will be made accessible to all Council Members. 2.3 Appropriate Role and Boundaries Council Members shall not direct staff work, become involved in personnel matters, or attempt to influence operational or administrative decisions. Concerns about staff performance must be directed privately to the HR Director and not raised publicly or directly with the employee. Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 3 Adopted DATE 2.4 City Attorney General legal questions should be routed through the Council President, with a copy to the Legislative Office Manager, to ensure work can be coordinated and documented. Individual Council Members may contact the City Attorney directly only for confidential, city- business matters that require legal confidentiality. The City Attorney’s duty is to the municipal corporation, not any individual. 3. Conduct With the Public Welcoming the public and ensuring they feel heard is central to meaningful democratic engagement. Council Members should conduct themselves without any sign of bias or disrespect toward those who come forward to speak, and should make every effort to listen with fairness, openness, and impartiality. 3.1 Creating a Welcoming Environment Community members who participate in meetings, whether to provide testimony, ask questions, or observe, should feel respected and heard. Council Members will: • Greet speakers courteously. • Demonstrate attentive listening. • Avoid debating or belittling community members who participate in meetings. 3.2 No Promises or Commitments Council Members must not make assurances of specific outcomes (e.g., solving a constituent issue) or commitments on behalf of the Council, Mayor, or City staff. Constituents should be referred to Bremerton1 for service requests. 3.3 Speaking With One Voice When discussing Council actions in the community or with media, Council Members shall present the collective decision of the Council accurately and respectfully, even when they personally disagree with the outcome. Personal opinions should be clearly identified as such. 4. Digital Communication and Social Media Digital communication offers valuable opportunities to engage with the public, but it also carries risk when not approached thoughtfully. Online interactions should reflect the same Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 4 Adopted DATE professionalism and standards of conduct expected during in-person dialogue. Council Members must exercise care, knowing that emails, texts, and social media content are public-facing and often considered public records. 4.1 Navigating Digital Platforms Digital platforms extend the public’s access to elected officials but also increase the risk of misinterpretation, misinformation, and public record violations. Council Members will: • Conduct themselves online with the same professionalism expected in person. • Avoid posting defamatory, disrespectful, or misleading commentary. • Not disparage the Mayor, City staff, colleagues, City projects, or the public. • Treat emails, texts, and social media messages as potential public records. • Clearly distinguish personal opinions from official City positions. 5. Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation A safe, respectful environment is essential for effective governance. The Council has zero tolerance for conduct that creates fear, exclusion, or hostility. All Council Members, Mayor, City staff, and the public are entitled to be treated with dignity. 5.1 Social Interaction Council Members shall not engage in or tolerate behaviors that constitute harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on any protected class. Allegations shall be handled in accordance with City policies and referred to the Director of Human Resources. 6. Conflicts of Interest Council Members are entrusted with public authority and must act exclusively in the interest of the community they serve. To maintain public trust, Council Members must avoid decisions or actions that could create, or appear to create, personal benefit or preferential advantage. Transparent disclosure and recusal, when appropriate, reinforce fairness and accountability. 6.1 Identifying Conflict of Interest Council Members must comply with RCW 42.23, Code of Ethics, and avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest. Council Members must: • Disclose any potential conflict on the record. • Recuse themselves when required. • Seek legal advice when uncertain. 7. Violations and Consequences Adherence to this CoC reflects a commitment to Bremerton’s values and to the integrity of its governing body. When conduct falls short of expectations, the Council must have a clear, consistent structure for response. Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 5 Adopted DATE 7.1 Ethical Conduct Alleged violations of this CoC will be reviewed in accordance with the Council’s published Rules and Procedures. Potential corrective actions when violations occur include: • Verbal admonition • Written reprimand • Censure • Required training • Removal from officer or chair role, and/or committee assignments 8. Media Communications Public communication helps shape community understanding of government actions. Council Members should ensure that their engagement with media is accurate, respectful, and clear in distinguishing personal views from official positions. Consistency in messaging protects the credibility of the Council and supports public trust. 8.1 Communication Standards When speaking to the media, Council Members must clarify whether they are sharing personal views or Council-approved positions. Official City statements are issued by the Mayor or a designee, unless otherwise directed. 9. Generally Agreed to Principles of Conduct These principles represent the shared behavioral standards the Council strives to demonstrate in all interactions. This extends to interactions with each other, with staff, and with the community. They reflect core values that guide daily conduct and long-term service, contributing to a culture of respect, responsibility, and ethical decision-making. • Keep promises. • Be dependable. • Participate and be available. • Demonstrate patience. • Show empathy. • Hold onto ethical principles under stress. • Listen attentively. • Be Prepared. • Keep integrity intact. • Overcome discouragement. • Model a professional manner. • Respect one another as individuals. • Respect validity of different opinions. • Respect the democratic process. • Respect the community we serve. • Respect diversity, equity, and inclusion in public service and policymaking. • Commit to ongoing professional development, ethics training, and accountability to the public AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 11/12/25 Final Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 5531 to adopt the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/3/25 & 12/17/25 Department: Parks & Recreation Presenter: T. Barker Phone: (360) 473-5429 SUMMARY: The action before the City Council is to hold a public hearing and approve the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, which updates the plan adopted in 2020. The process for developing the plan update included conducting a citizen survey that received 900 responses, holding discussions at ten Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, and posting a draft plan on the City website for review and comment. On September 23, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the plan to the City Council for approval. The State of Washington requires that local jurisdictions maintain a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to be eligible for grant funding. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. 5531; 2) Exhibit A: Parks and Recreation Commission minutes for September 23, 2025 meeting; 3) Exhibit B: 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Capital Improvements recommended in the plan will be phased in over a 6 to 20-year time frame as funding becomes available. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☒ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Ordinance No. 5531 adopting the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 4A Proposed Adoption - December 17, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Bremerton Parks and Recreation is committed to enriching the lives of Bremerton citizens by providing an array of parks, open spaces, trails, recreation and enrichment opportunities that are responsive to citizen needs and build community through celebration and inclusion. Mission Statement Acknowledgements Bremerton City Council Eric Younger, Council President, District 7 Jane Rebelowski, Council Vice-President, District 4 Jennifer Chamberlin, District 1 • Denise Frey, District 2 Jeff Coughlin, District 3 • Michael Goodnow, District 5 Anna Mockler, District 6 City of Bremerton Greg Wheeler, Mayor Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission Benjamin Burnette • Gregory Dawson Jim McDonald • Ken Riley Amy Waterman • Katherine Weigel Prepared by: Tim Barker, Director of Parks and Recreation Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Juan Carlos Serrato, Park Service Specialist Lead Table of Contents Table of Contents Economics and Demographics...................................................................... 2 Community Involvement............................................................................... 6 Key Findings (from Community Survey).......................................................... 7 Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................ 1 Regional Parks............................................................................................ 18 Community Parks........................................................................................ 22 Neighborhood Parks................................................................................... 30 Pocket Parks............................................................................................... 42 Natural Areas............................................................................................ 52 Plazas........................................................................................................ 58 Streetscapes & Greenways........................................................................... 64 Trails......................................................................................................... 72 Recreation and Special-Use Facilities.............................................................76 Other Recreation Providers........................................................................... 85 Community Recreation & Attractions............................................................... 88 Chapter 2: Inventory.................................................................................................... 17 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives..................................................................................... 91 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis.......................................................................................... 99 Level of Service Standards.......................................................................... 100 10-Minute Walk Campaign......................................................................... 103 ParkServe®............................................................................................... 104 Gap Analysis............................................................................................. 105 NRPA’s Park Metrics Comparisons................................................................ 106 Park System Discussion................................................................................ 108 Level of Service Summary............................................................................ 113 Maintenance Challenges Amid Growing Houseless Population........................ 114 Table of Contents (continued) Table of Contents Chapter 5: Action Plan............................................................................................... 115 6-Year Renovation and Capital Facilities Plan................................................ 116 Capital Facilities Planning........................................................................... 118 20-Year Capital Facilities Planning................................................................ 119 Capital Project Funding.............................................................................. 120 Funding Sources for Maintenance & Operations............................................ 122 Chapter 6: Appendices.............................................................................................. 125 A. References & Bibliography...................................................................... 126 B. Park Facilities Matrix............................................................................... 132 C. Community Feedback............................................................................. 133 D. Relevant Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals........................................... 168 E. Supplemental Trail Maps......................................................................... 169 F. Financing Options................................................................................... 184 G. Additional Policy Considerations.............................................................. 193 H. Public Outreach Exhibits......................................................................... 194 I. Adopting Ordinance................................................................................ 196 This page left intentionally blank City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Bremerton is located on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, with 22 miles of saltwater shoreline and sterling views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. The city’s 23 square miles contain rolling hills sloping down to the shores of Puget Sound. While the city has fairly dense residential development, there is a remarkable amount of greenery, highlighted by the city’s 178 acres of forested parkland and the 8,400- acre watershed property. The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department manages a total of 40 park and non-park (e.g., plazas, greenways, special use facilities) sites totaling 324 acres. Within this system there are 28 parks totaling 292 acres. In the last 10 years the city has significantly renovated eight of its parks, and each of these facilities has experienced a renaissance of usage. The purpose of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan is to identify service needs within Bremerton’s park and recreation system and to establish policies to meet those needs. This plan replaces the 2020 Plan, adopted by the City Council on February 19, 2020. This document provides a road map to develop a quality system of parks, open spaces, trails, and recreation facilities that is community-driven and balanced. The plan was submitted to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), to maintain Bremerton’s eligibility for federal and state grants that will help realize these opportunities. The PROS Plan is organized as follows: Chapter 1 – Introduction: Identifies purpose, community context, community outreach, and key findings Chapter 2 – Inventory: Defines park and recreation categories and provides inventory with site-specific needs and recommendations Chapter 3 – Goals & Objectives: Defines goals, objectives, and recommendations derived from analysis and community feedback Chapter 4 – Needs Analysis: Defines level of service standard and analyzes parks and recreation facility needs Chapter 5 – Action Plan: Prioritizes park facility upgrades and identifies various methods for funding Chapter 6 – Appendices: Supplemental information City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2 Chapter 1: Economics and Demographics and Bay Vista projects. The construction of the submarine base at Bangor in the 1980s helped spur an exodus of commercial and retail business from downtown Bremerton north to the Silverdale area. The city has been working to re-establish its downtown retail core and has made significant progress since the year 2000, with an influx of restaurants, apartment and condominium developments, and hotels and tourism-related facilities. Plans for additional apartment and condominium developments will continue to increase the downtown population, helping support new retail business. The addition of the 30-minute fast ferry in 2017 also made Bremerton more attractive to homebuyers that work in Seattle, contributing to a 19% increase in median home listing prices (according to Zillow) from $260 thousand in June 2017 to $310 thousand in July 2019. This increase has impacted housing costs for Bremerton citizens who now spend a greater percentage of their income to continue to afford to buy or rent housing as prices climb. Economics and Demographics Centrally located and well-connected to the region and to downtown Seattle by two ferries (60- and 30-minute), Bremerton is the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula and has a well- established urban character and distinctive neighborhoods. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) has provided Bremerton’s primary economic base for over a century. Along with the many benefits of PSNS comes the tax exemption on the Federal holdings that affect the city’s ability to pay for public services including parks, recreation, and open space. Diversification of the industrial base is key to the city’s success going forward. The growth of the Puget Sound Industrial Center and potential annexation of unincorporated areas with a comparatively higher property and sales tax base will also contribute to allowing Bremerton’s park system to attain its future vision. Bremerton’s most pronounced growth period took place during World War II, when the PSNS workforce reached 30,000 people. The city’s population attained an all-time high of 72,500 but dropped sharply to less than 28,500 by 1950, leaving a legacy of underutilized, quickly-built housing. In recent years these older, small units, originally designed as temporary shipyard and naval housing, started to give way to master-planned residential development, such as the East Park City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 3 Chapter 1: Economics and Demographics Population and Employment Since 1970, Bremerton’s population has remained relatively stable, despite significant regional growth in Kitsap County, which experienced a 60% increase between 1980 and 2000. Bremerton’s population grew from 37,259 in 2000 to 37,729 in 2010, and rose to 43,505 by the 2020 Census. As of 2023, the estimated population is approximately 44,531. According to the city’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan, Bremerton is projected to reach 64,000 residents by 2044 (an increase of around 46%) with more than half of this growth anticipated in the city’s urban centers, including the downtown core. Employment is also expected to increase significantly, with 18,782 new jobs projected, largely due to continued expansion within the Puget Sound Industrial Center. Household Size According to the 2019–2023 American Community Survey, Bremerton has approximately 17,784 households, with an average household size of 2.26 persons. This remains lower than both the Kitsap County average of 2.44 and the Washington State Office of Financial Management’s planning assumption of 2.5 persons per household. Residential areas in Bremerton occupy slightly less land than the national average, resulting in higher residential density despite the smaller average household size. Age Groups According to the latest U.S. Census and 2019–2023 American Community Survey estimates, Bremerton continues to have a younger population compared to the rest of Kitsap County. The city’s median age is 33.0, while Kitsap County’s is significantly higher at 39.1. The largest age group in Bremerton is 20–24-year-olds, making up 11.9% of the population, followed closely by 25–29-year- olds at 11.5% and 30–34-year-olds at 10.0%. In contrast, Kitsap County has a greater proportion of older adults, particularly those aged 35–64, who account for over 40% of the county’s population. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 4 Chapter 1: Economics and Demographics Median Income and Poverty Level According to the 2019–2023 American Community Survey, Bremerton’s median household income is $64,049, which remains significantly lower than that of Kitsap County ($91,144) and Washington State overall ($89,674). The city’s poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the state average of 9.8% and the national average of 12.6%. These figures highlight the continued need for robust public recreation services, particularly in communities like Bremerton where lower household incomes may limit access to private recreation opportunities. “Though I have no special needs in my own family, I am very impressed with the accessible playground.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Ethnic Diversity Bremerton is home to a more diverse population than regional and statewide averages. According to the 2020 census, approximately 33% of Bremerton’s population identifies as non-white, an increase from 26% in 2010 and reflecting continued demographic diversification. This is higher than the proportions in Kitsap County (25%) and Washington State overall (32%). The city’s diversity includes significant African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Latino communities, with individuals of two or more races making up an increasing share of residents. Additionally, about 14% of Bremerton residents speak a language other than English at home, indicating growing linquistic and cultural diversity across the community. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 5 Chapter 1: Economics and Demographics Persons with Disabilities According to the 2020 Census and recent American Community Survey estimates, approximately 15.5% of Bremerton’s population (about 6,600 individuals) live with a disability that affects daily life activities— higher than the state (13.0%) and national (13.4%) averages. Among residents aged 65 and older, the percentage increases significantly, with nearly 43% experiencing one or more disabilities, underscoring the growing needs of an aging population. As of 2018, the Bremerton School District and local nonprofit Holly Ridge Center served more than 1,700 children and youth (ages 1–21) with special needs. This figure remains notable in part because Bremerton is one of five designated Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program communities. This Navy initiative ensures that military families with children requiring specialized medical or educational services are stationed in areas—like Bremerton—where such resources are accessible. These factors highlight the ongoing need to expand and adapt inclusive recreational opportunities that serve residents with disabilities across all age groups. Key Demographic Implications for Parks Planning Population Growth: Bremerton will grow 46% by 2044, mostly in dense urban centers, requiring accessible multi-use parks. Younger Population: Median age 33, with many residents in their 20s–30s, driving demand for active recreation and social spaces. Income & Equity: Lower median income and higher poverty increase reliance on affordable public recreation. Diversity: 33% non-white and 14% multilingual, calling for inclusive and culturally relevant programming. Accessibility: 15.5% of residents have a disability; parks must prioritize universal design and age-friendly amenities In short: Bremerton’s growth, youth, diversity, and income disparities mean its parks must be urban-focused, inclusive, and accessible. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 6 Community Involvement A variety of outreach methods were used for updating this PROS Plan. To kick off the update a community survey was developed to gain public input that would help guide ongoing and future decisions regarding the management, maintenance, improvements, and future investments in Bremerton parks, open space, recreation facilities, trails, programs, and events. The survey was advertised multiple times over a 3-month period through the city’s website, email “blasts” to the city’s local government interest list, Facebook posts to 4.6K followers, and laminated flyers placed in parks at kiosks and strategic locations along popular walking paths. The 900 responses represent a high level of engagement. Answers to 33 multiple-choice questions were supplemented by 662 written comments. A typical survey respondent spent 11–12 minutes on the survey, with a grand total of about 172 hours of community effort. Open public meetings hosted by the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission represent the backbone of the PROS Plan public outreach process. A public meeting was held each month to review and comment on newly drafted chapters of the PROS Plan, and commissioners’ comments were incorporated as each chapter was drafted. Members of the public were invited to attend the Commissioners’ meetings to be involved in the PROS Plan development. The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the draft PROS Plan on September 23, 2025. In October 2025, the complete draft was posted on the City’s website, with hard copies available at the Sheridan Park Community Center and Bremerton libraries. The draft was also submitted to the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Department of Commerce for a 60-day review. As part of the SEPA environmental review process, the public and relevant local and state agencies were given additional opportunity to review and comment on the draft. Public testimony was also taken during hearings held on December 3 and December 17, 2025, prior to adoption by the Bremerton City Council. The next 10 pages illustrate key findings of the survey which was conducted from the middle of February to the middle of April 2025 and received 900 responses. The entire survey results are included in Appendix C. “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” --- Jane Jacobs, Author “I will never stop advocating for outdoor gyms! Creates a safe third space, helpful for all age levels, removes financial barrier to physical fitness, sends a signal to others that we care about wellness.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Chapter 1: Community Involvement City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 7 Chapter 1: Key Findings Key Findings: Importance of Parks to Quality of Life & Main Reasons for Visting Parks Most respondents rated the overall quality of life in Bremerton as good or average. Nearly all respondents consider Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system important to their quality of life. Residents visit Bremerton parks and recreation facilities primarily for outdoor enjoyment, exercise, and social activities. Q1 How would you rate the overall quality of life in Bremerton? Q2 How important do you think Bremeton’s Parks and Recreation system is to life in Bremerton? Q3 What are the main reasons you or your family visit Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 8 Chapter 1: Key Findings Suggestions to Increase Visitation Respondents said improved safety, cleanliness, and more events would encourage more frequent park use. Q4 What, if anything, would make you visit more often? (Select all that apply) Q5 For each of the following types of parks and recreation facilities, please indicate how often you or your family visit that type of park or facility. Most Frequently Visited Facilities Small neighborhood parks, green spaces, and trails are the most frequently visited facilities. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 9 Chapter 1: Key Findings Grade and Reasons for Grade of Bremerton Parks & Recreation System Overall Most respondents gave Bremerton’s park system a grade of B or C. Positive ratings were driven by cleanliness, accessibility, and the number and quality of parks. Negative ratings were influenced by bathroom conditions, safety, encampments, and maintenance concerns. Q6 How would you grade the Bremerton Parks and Recreation system overall? Q7 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) Q8 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 10 Chapter 1:Key Findings Grade and Reasons for Grade of Safety Most respondents rated park safety as average or above average. Those who felt safe cited clean parks and good visibility as reasons. Safety concerns were linked to illegal activities, cleanliness issues, and encampments. Restrooms, trails, and parking lots were most commonly identified as areas with safety concerns. Q9 How would you grade the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? Q10 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Q11 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Q12 What are specific places where you think safety is an issue? (multi-response) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 11 Chapter 1: Key Findings Grade and Reasons for Grade of Meeting Neighborhood Needs Most respondents said parks meet their neighborhood needs at an average or above-average level. Location, popularity, green space, and playground quality were top reasons for satisfaction. Dissatisfaction came from a need for more parks, safety issues, and cleanliness problems. Q13 How well do local Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities meet the needs of your neighborhood? Q14 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for meeting the needs of your neighborhood? (Select all that apply) Q15 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 12 Chapter 1: Key Findings Grade and Reasons for Grade of Maintenance and Cleanliness Maintenance and cleanliness were rated average or above by most participants. Positive maintenance ratings were based on trash collection, upkeep, and clean facilities. Negative maintenance ratings were due to restroom issues, drug use, and dog waste. Restrooms, litter, and peak- season conditions were cited as top cleanliness concerns. Q16 How well do local Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities meet the needs of your neighborhood? Q17 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for meeting the needs of your neighborhood? (Select all that apply) Q18 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) Q19 Where are some places/instances where you think maintenance and cleanliness is an issue? (Select all that apply) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 13 Chapter 1: Key Findings General Funding Priorities The highest priorities for funding were improving existing parks, maintenance, and safety. Respondents generally supported spending more on trails, community parks, and recreation programs. Q20 Bremerton Parks and Recreation must prioritize limited funding to address system needs over the next 6 to 10 years. For each of the following, please indicate whether you feel it is important to fund that project or issue. Q21 For each of the following types of parks and recreation facilities/programs, please indicate whether you think Bremerton Parks and Recreation should spend more, spend less, or is spending City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 14 Chapter 1: Key Findings Desire for More Park and Recreational Facilities & Recreational Program Participation There was interest in more trails, natural areas, splash pads, and dog parks. Respondents either don’t know about department programs or if they do, they actively participate in indoor play, senior, or art programs. There is strong interest in exercise, art, aquatic activities, and adult recreational sports. Most people aquire parks information from visiting in person, the activity guide, or word of mouth. Q22 Is there any type of park or recreational facility you would like to see more of in Bremerton? (Select all that apply) Q23 Do you participate in (or are interested in participating in) the following Parks and Recreation programs? (Select all that apply) Q24 If offered, which of these recreational programs would you or your family be interested in participating in? (Select all that apply) Q25 What is your primary source of information about Bremerton Parks and Recreation programs, activities and facilities? City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 15 Chapter 1: Key Findings Demographics of Survey Respondents The most common age group represented was 35–44 years. Most respondents were from ZIP codes 98310, 98311, and 98312. A majority of respondents own their homes in Bremerton. Most residents have lived in Bremerton for more than 10 years. About half of households surveyed had children under 18. Slightly more than half of respondents reported having dogs in their households. Most households reported annual incomes over $75,000. Respondents expressed the most interest in receiving updates on programs, events, and planning. Over 300 respondents provided their email for future communications. Q28 Zip code?Q29 Residence? Q30 Years lived in Bremerton? Q27 Age? Q31 Children under 18?Q32 Dog? City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 16 Chapter 1: Key Findings Q33 Income? Themes from Individual Comments “Safety and maintenance are the most important. A new park should only be created if we can take care of what we have.” “Roller skating is a fantastic activity for kids and adults alike, and builds community. A covered concrete area could bring people together.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Q26 What more can you tell us that will help us create a Parks & Recreation system that best satisfies the needs of our population? Most Frequently Mentioned Themes Rank Theme Approx. Mentions 1 Roller Skating Facilities 35+ 2 Pickleball Courts 30+ 3 Park Safety & Cleanliness 25+ 4 Inclusive Design & Accessibility 20+ 5 Trails & Bike Connectivity 20+ 6 Dog Parks 10–12 7 Playground Upgrades 10–12 8 Senior Center Improvements 10–12 9 Community Events & Programs 10–11 10 Improved Communication 8–10 11 Restroom & Facility Maintenance 8–10 Calls for more off-leash dog areas, especially in East Bremerton; better upkeep. Upgrade old equipment, add splash pads, more fenced areas, and nature play features. Requests for HVAC upgrades, expanded hours, and improved programs for seniors. Interest in concerts, farmers markets, fitness, and other community- building events. Need for better websites, flyers, calendars, and event visibility. Frequent comments about bathroom conditions, cleanliness, and maintenance. Requests for indoor/outdoor rink, flat lighted skating space; highly requested since rink closure in 2017. High demand for more indoor/outdoor, covered, regulation-quality courts and youth programs. Concerns around encampments, drug activity, litter, dogs, lighting, and bathroom safety. Requests for beyond-accessible play areas, autism-friendly spaces, inclusive surfaces/swings. Desire for safe biking routes, trail connections between parks, and pump tracks. Summary of Key Comments City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 17 Chapter 2: Inventory 2 INVENTORY The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department operates and maintains 319 acres of land distributed among the following nine facility categories: • Regional Parks (1) • Community Parks (3) • Neighborhood Parks (8) • Pocket Parks (11) • Natural Areas (4) • Plazas (6) • Streetscapes and Greenways (9) • Trails (10 miles within city parks) • Special Facilities (5) An additional 375 acres of public land is available at two special facilities: Ivy Green Cemetery (15 acres) and Gold Mountain Golf Complex (360 acres). Together, these 39 sites total 694 acres of public land. Inventories of Bremerton’s Parks & Recreation system are presented on the following pages from data gathered during field assessments in the winter/spring of 2024-25. The management issues and recommendations are the result of site assessments, previous inventory efforts, staff recommendations, and public comments. A summary of other area recreation providers is shown at the end of the chapter. A detailed matrix of amenities, by park site, is provided in Appendix B. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan18 Chapter 2: Inventory - Regional Parks REGIONAL PARKS Pendergast Park City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 19 Chapter 2: Inventory - Regional Parks Regional Parks Regional parks are usually larger than 50 acres in size and serve residents from throughout Kitsap County and beyond. There is no existing or recommended service standard for distribution or number of regional parks in Bremerton. These parks are usually designed to accommodate large numbers of people, and typically they provide for diverse and intensive recreational activities, such as sports complexes, extensive trail systems, or large picnic areas. Regional parks often include passive or natural areas and unique features. Pendergast Park is the city’s only regional park. Regional park users are typically willing to drive five miles or more to participate in activities at regional parks. Kitsap County provides several regional parks that are frequented by Bremerton residents. RReeggiioonnaa ll PPaa rr kkss LLoo ccaa ttiioo nn AAccrreeaaggee PPeenn dd eerrggaa sstt RReeggiioonnaall PPaa rrkk 5500..2299 5500..2299 “At a time when so much in our nation seems fractured or polarized, parks may be the last ideology-free zones, where everyone can come together, form meaningful relationships, and enjoy a few hours of peace.” — Carrie Besnette Hauser (Trust for Public Land) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan20 Pendergast Regional Park The flagship sports facility for youth and adults in Bremerton is Pendergast Regional Park. This 50.3-acre park and sports complex located in West Bremerton provides various recreational and competitive sports and activities for youth and adults, including softball, baseball, soccer, sand volleyball, basketball, rugby, lacrosse, and special events. A portion of this site serves as an off-leash dog park. Pendergast is also the site of the privately operated Bremerton Sports Center indoor soccer facility. Chapter 2: Inventory - Regional Parks Inventory: • Lighted parking (479 stalls) • Lighted softball fields • Lighted soccer fields (dirt) • Off-leash dog area • Restrooms • Concessions, clubhouse, and umpires’ office building • Playground • Basketball court • Sand volleyball court • Walking paths • Picnic tables and benches • Drinking fountains “Pendergast field is amazing but the playground is awful and dated… There are big sandy fields that don’t get used… could be a splash pad!” ”Create more sporting venue areas for youth sports and make it available to youth organizations.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 21 • Indoor soccer center • Paved plaza space • Maintenance yard Management Concerns: • All-weather soccer fields not usable • Concession building/clubhouse not well-used and needs repairs • Outdated irrigation system • Vandalism/theft due to lack of security • Poor drainage Improvement Recommendations: • Develop all-weather, synthetic turf soccer fields w/ new restroom • Replace restroom/concession building with new restroom near playground/ ballfields and designate areas for food trucks along roadway • Develop perimeter pathway • Install security cameras • Install group picnic shelters (near amenities such as playground and dog park) • Replace playground and consider splash pad feature • Re-lamp softball and soccer fields (convert to LED) • Improve drainage where feasible • Enhance visual appearance of parking area • Overlay/sealcoat asphalt parking lot • Improve drainage adjacent to soccer building • Improve aesthetic appearance of soccer buildings • Install power for event-related parking and provide EV stations • Install synthetic turf infields at softball fields Chapter 2: Inventory - Regional Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan22 COMMUNITY PARKS N.A.D. Park Lions Park Evergreen Rotary Park Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 23 Community Parks Community parks are generally 10 to 50 acres in size and are best defined by the array of recreational activities that a site provides. Community parks may include areas for intense recreational facilities along with passive areas for walking, wildlife observation, and picnicking. These parks serve groups of neighborhoods within a 2–5 mile radius of the park site. Access to community parks may be by car, bicycle. or on foot. Some off-street parking is required at community parks. In general, community park facilities are designed for organized activities and sports, although passive components such as trails and picnic areas are highly recommended as complements to active sports facilities. The range of facilities provided is greater than in neighborhood parks and will generally appeal to more diverse user groups. Developed community parks typically include amenities such as picnic shelters and tables, sport courts, covered activity areas, soccer and baseball fields, play equipment, bike and pedestrian trails, restrooms, parking lots, and landscaping and irrigation. Community parks may serve as neighborhood parks for residents living within a half mile of these facilities. CCoommmmuunnii tt yy PPaarrkkss PPaarrkk AAccrreeaaggee EEvveerrggrreeeenn RRoottaarryy PPaarrkk 1100..3311 LLiioo nnss PPaarrkk 1177..0044 NN..AA..DD.. PPaarrkk 5500..8877 7788..2222 Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks “We know that parks make the city healthier in just about every way.” “Park access increases physical activity among kids and adults, so you can touch health issues like obesity.” — Diane Regas, Trust for Public Land City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan24 Evergreen Rotary Park A 10.3-acre waterfront park located along the Port Washington Narrows, between the Warren Avenue Bridge and the Manette Bridge. This community park includes 1,900 linear feet of shoreline, a boat ramp, an inclusive children’s playground, and picnic shelters that can accommodate group and community events. Inventory: • Parking lots (3; 75 stalls) • Walking paths • (Group picnic shelters (6) • Restrooms (2) • Inclusive playground • Picnic tables and benches • Drinking fountains • Open play areas, volleyball and basketball hoops • Horseshoe pits • 2-lane boat launch, floating dock, and trailer parking • Historical/interpretive signage • WWI Memorial • Shoreline and water access • Amphitheater • Wildlife viewing opportunities: waterfowl, raptors, perching birds • Location of Bremerton Community Farmers Market • 9/11 Memorial Management Concerns: • Ongoing maintenance/repair of playground turf surface • Overflow parking into adjacent neighborhood from community events • Poor drainage at southern portion Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 25 • Overnight encampments • Off-leash dogs • Invasive species (e.g., knotweed, butterfly bush) along shoreline • Long-term shoreline armoring • Hazard trees • Erosion undermining hardscape at shoreline • Path lighting not functional Improvement Recommendations: • Overlay parking lot and improve accessibility at boat launch • Upgrade main shelter (#1) • Remove old wood light poles and overhead wires near playground and shelters • Work with Farmers Market to plan, design, and construct site improvements to better accommodate market operation • Consider drainage improvements for wet lawn areas • Consider additional stormwater infiltration methods at parking lots • Install street parking along 13th Street near 9/11 Memorial • Enhance water access by providing ADA access to beach • Implement Forest Management Plan recommendations • Increase maintenance presence and police enforcement • Develop and implement Vegetation Management Plan • Consider additional historical and interpretive signage • Consider boat launch paid parking • Consider cherry tree grove at SE end Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks “Evergreen is the gold standard. It has about everything. More like that please!” “Encampment and drug use at Evergreen is one of the main reasons I don’t bring my child there.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan26 Lions Park A 17-acre waterfront park located along the north shores of the Port Washington Narrows. Lions Park contains varied recreational amenities including lighted softball fields and tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court, playground, shelters, and asphalt pathways. Lions Park contains nearly 2,000 linear feet of shoreline and gently sloping beaches. Other features include a boat ramp and boat trailer parking. The park was renovated in 2011. Inventory: • Parking lots (3; 185 stalls) • Playground areas (2) • Lighted softball fields (2) • Lighted tennis courts (4) • Lighted pickleball courts (10) • Walking paths (.7 mi. loop) • Group picnic shelters (2) • Restrooms (3) • Basketball court Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 27 • Picnic tables and benches • Drinking fountains • Open lawn areas • Boat launch and trailer parking • Wildlife viewing opportunities: abundant winter waterfowl • Shoreline and water access Management Concerns: • Park is built on former landfill • Overwater pier (closed and unusable) • Control of invasive plants/shoreline weeding • Drainage issues in lawn areas, basketball court, and shelter #1 • Pervious pathway degrading • Substandard/outdated south restroom • Lack of shade at sports court Improvement Recommendations: • Remove overwater pier (i.e., coal dock) • Restore boat launch to enhance boating/water access • Replace south restroom • Address drainage to divert water from shelter #1 • Reconstruct basketball court to drain and/or consider cover • Level perimeter of tennis/pickleball courts • Replace walking path Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks “Lions Park needs cameras in the parking lot, there is a lot of petty theft in the cars.” “Safety and maintenance are the most important. A new park should only be created if we can take care of what we have. I use Lions Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, Stephens Creek, and Blueberry Park. If they feel safe, we will use them. Do not cut the budget for maintenance.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan28 N.A.D. Park A 50.8-acre wooded park site located off of Kitsap Way acquired by the city as Government Surplus Authority property. N.A.D. (Naval Ammunition Depot) Park is heavily used by local disc golf groups. In addition to standard park amenities, this site also contains a decommissioned F-8 Crusader fighter jet on display. Inventory: • Informal off-street parking • Walking paths • Group picnic shelter • Picnic tables and benches • Restroom • Basketball hoop • Horseshoe pits • Disc golf course • Orienteering course • Wildlife viewing • Log cabin • Restored F8 Crusader Fighter Plane Management Concerns: • Lack of parking • Viability of log cabin • Non-accessible/substandard parking, restroom, shelter, sports court • No playground • Location of plane • Impact of disc golf on habitat • Encampments/Vandalism • Forestry management Improvement Recommendations: • Prepare Master Plan to guide site renovation including accessible parking, pathways, restroom, shelter, playground, wayfinding signage and consider relocating plane to a more visible location Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 29 Chapter 2: Inventory - Community Parks • Remove substandard, degraded, unaccessible log cabin (that does not meet occupational codes) to make room for parking • Continue restoring landscape affected by disc golf course • Increase trail maintenance and park presence • Consider additional recreational opportunities to activate use on east side of Austin Drive • Conduct and implement Forestry Management Plan recommendations • Improve pedestrian access from Kitsap Way right-of-way City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan30 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Kitsap Lake Park Blueberry Park Forest Ridge Park Haddon Park Kiwanis Park East Park Manette ParkWarren Ave. Playfield Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 31 Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are generally no more than 10 acres in size—depending on a variety of factors including need, location, and opportunity—and should meet a minimum size of 1.5 acres. These parks are intended to serve residential areas within walking distance (up to ½-mile radius) of the park site and should be geographically distributed throughout the city. Access is mostly pedestrian, and park sites should be located so that persons living within the service area will not have to cross a major arterial street (except at signal-controlled crosswalks) to get to the site. Developed neighborhood parks typically include amenities such as play equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms, paths and trails, picnic tables, play fields, sports courts, and landscaping and irrigation. Off-street parking is not generally required for neighborhood parks. Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks NNee iigghh bb oorr hh oooo dd PP aarrkkss PPaarrkk AA ccrreeaaggee BBlluueebb eerrrryy PPaarrkk 66..9900 EEaasstt PPaarrkk 33..3399 FFoo rreesstt RRiidd ggee PPaarrkk 2211..0011 HHaaddddoonn PPaarrkk 33..0099 KK iittssaapp LLaakkee PPaarrkk 22..0000 KK iiww aa nn iiss PPaarrkk 33..5588 MMaann eettttee PPaarrkk 11..7700 WWaarrrreenn AAvveennuuee PPllaayyffiieelldd 11..8899 4433..5566 “City parks serve, day in and day out, as the primary green spaces for the majority of Americans.” — Bruce Babbitt, Attorney/Politician “Having smaller neighborhood playgrounds that are walkable would help increase the standard of living for everyone.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan32 Blueberry Park A 6.9-acre neighborhood park located along Sylvan Way and home to Bremerton’s P-Patch Community Garden. This site was acquired in 1979 and is a former blueberry farm. In 2008, the park was developed with neighborhood park amenities using Low Impact Development (LID) features including pervious pavement, rain gardens, and a vegetated roofed picnic shelter. Inventory: • Parking area (12 stalls) • Playground (2008) • Walking paths • Picnic shelter with green roof • Picnic tables (7) and benches (4) • Restroom • Drinking fountain • Community garden plots (68) • Community garden tool shed • Demonstration garden • Demonstration garden tool shed and beehive • Original blueberry plantings from White’s Farm • Wetland (Category IV) Management Concerns: • Continued management of gardens • Gravel pave pathway is narrowing and difficult to maintain • Poor drainage surrounding wetland • Vandalism • Long-term maintenance of porous concrete sidewalks (a non-pollutant - generating surface) Improvement Recommendations: • Continue involvement of garden clubs/ volunteers to maintain the blueberries and planting beds • Consider security cameras • Reconstruct pervious concrete walking path with impervious surface to drain to adjacent landscape areas Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks “The edible gardens in Blueberry Park are great as is the programming there.” “My wife and I pick up litter often from the grounds at Blueberry Park.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 33 East Park A 3.4-acre park located in east Bremerton adjacent to the Jarstad Aquatic Center, YMCA, Bremerton Ice Arena, and Kitsap Community Resources Child Care Facility. This site is home to Bremerton’s skate park and provides active and passive recreational opportunities. Residential development surrounding East Park has increased usage of the park and its adjacent recreation facilities. Inventory: • Parking area (98 stalls) • Playground • Picnic tables (2) • Benches (4) • Restrooms (2) • Skate park (2005) • Pathways • Bike Rack Management Concerns: • Graffiti removal at skate park • Planting bed management Improvement Recommendations: • Paint over vulgar language within 24- 48 hours as weather allows • Develop a Master Plan to include ADA access improvements, picnic shelter, new restroom, new play area, potential amphitheater and potential regrading of south parcel to accommodate sports court • Replace asphalt pathways with concrete • Remove invasives and re-vegetate slopes Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks ”We need more playgrounds and skateparks closer together. Everyone should be able to walk to a park from their home.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan34 Forest Ridge Park Forested neighborhood park located on a 21-acre hillside adjacent to west Bremerton neighborhoods. This site was dedicated to the city in 1927 and contains a variety of passive and active recreation amenities. An active stewardship group helps care for the park. Inventory: • Parking area (8) • Playground • Park pathways and nature trails • Picnic tables (7) and benches (2) • Restroom • Drinking fountain • Tennis court • Horseshoe pits • Natural wooded areas • Historic building Management Concerns: • Un-gated park entry road limits ability to restrict nighttime vehicle access and illegal dumping • Encampments • Because of the dense understory and isolated location, security and safety is an ongoing issue for park users • Management of native and invasive vegetation • Root fungus has compromised the health of a large number of conifer trees • Maintenance of tennis courts • Long-term viability of historic cabin Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks Improvement Recommendations: • Install removable bollards to limit vehicular access past parking lot to discourage illegal activity • Prepare Master Plan and Forest Management Plan to guide site renovation including ADA pathways, new restroom, picnic shelter, playground, sportcourt, and site furniture • Remove old road beds and create lawn area and/or revegetate as appropriate • Install posts with numbers at trail intersections and wayfinding sign at bulletin board “Please update and improve safety of Forest Ridge Park. Tons of kids in the area and nowhere safe for them to play.” “It would be great if Forest Ridge Park received a much-needed revamp. It is a beautiful park in the heart of the city and has so much potential to explore and utilize. Thank you for your time and consideration!” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 35 Haddon Park A 3-acre neighborhood park acquired by the city in 1987. This park was developed with Community Development Block Grants in 1998 and updated in 2025 with new accessible parking, pathways, sportscourt, restroom, picnic shelter and playground. Inventory: • Parking area (8) • Playground (2025) • Walking path • Picnic tables (5) • Restroom • Drinking fountain • Open play area • Sport court • Shelter Management Concerns: • Invasive vegetation management along property perimeter • Off-leash dog control • Increasing transient activity • Reduce slope between sportscourt and open lawn area Improvement Recommendations: • Increase maintenance presence • Remove fence and poplar trees and replace fence at southern border • Consider community garden if partner would manage it Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks “We’re having a baby soon and more playgrounds and clean green spaces is really important to us. … Getting safer newer playground equipment is very important to us.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan36 Kitsap Lake Park A 2-acre lake front park with boating and fishing facilities located on Kitsap Lake with an adjacent 40-acre forested wetland. Kitsap Lake Park is popular for boating and fishing throughout the year. A Master Plan was developed in 2018 and construction is expected to be complete in 2025 with the playground installed in 2026. Inventory: • Parking area • Accessible pathways linking park’s upland to lake • Upgraded restroom, outdoor shower • New accessible one-lane boat launch and boat trailer parking • New accessible fishing dock • Shelter overlooking water • New site furniture • Modular wetland to treat runoff Management Concerns: • Enforcement of watercraft regulations (maintaining buoys to protect shoreline) • Lake water quality and invasive weed issues (algae blooms/E. coli closures) • Maintenance access to upland area Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks Additional Improvement Recommendations: • Install automatic irrigation system and playground • Consider trail and boardwalk from Kitsap Lake Park into Kitsap Lake wetlands around south end of lake • Remove and replace bulkhead City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 37 Kiwanis Park A 3.6-acre neighborhood park purchased from the Bremerton School District in 1976. This site is located between 4th and 5th Streets in an established residential neighborhood called Union Hill just west of downtown. The park was redeveloped in 2013 and is a Summer Playground Program location. Inventory: • On-street parking • Playground (2024) • Restroom • Picnic shelter • Picnic tables (6) and benches (8) • Soccer field • Perimeter walking path • Open lawn area • Sundial plaza • Rain garden • Embankment slide Management Concerns: • Planting areas and invasive species control • Vagrants monopolize restroom and shelter • Vandalism Improvement Recommendations: • Install artificial turf at soccer goal mouths • Increase park patrols and security • Replace perimeter fencing • Replace wood tops on picnic tables Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan38 Manette Park A 2.5-acre neighborhood park located in the established Manette neighborhood district adjacent to the Bremerton Senior Center. The park is located on a sloping hillside and shares parking with the Senior Center. The park was redeveloped in 2019, becoming ADA accessible, and is a Summer Playground Program location. Inventory: • On-street parking and shared parking w/ Senior Center • Playground • Restroom • Multi-sports court (tennis, youth tennis, pickleball, and basketball) • LED lit youth playfield • Picnic shelter & tables (6) • Benches (6) • Drinking fountain • Brick pavers • Bike rack Management Concerns: • Noise of pickleball and competing recreational uses on court • Vegetation management on hillside Improvement Recommendations: • Replace old chainlink playfield fencing at east and south border • Consider sound dampening options on sports court fencing to reduce pickleball noise • Consider designated court hours and court use signage • Install park rule signage Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 39 Matan Park A 0.37-acre neighborhood park donated to Bremerton by the Matan family and developed with Community Development Block Grant funding. Matan Park also includes a section of the Anderson Street right-of-way, incorporated into the park’s redevelopment in 2011. Inventory: • Playground (2011) • Picnic shelter • Picnic tables (2) and benches (2) • Walking path • Basketball hoop • Drinking fountain Management Concerns: • Park vandalism/security • Adjustable basketball hoop not working • Tree roots heaving pathway Improvement Recommendations: • Replace basketball hoop • Repair pathway • Update drinking fountain • Install accessible play feature Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan40 Warren Avenue Playfield A 1.9-acre park facility located at the intersection of 11th Street and Warren Avenue. This park provides active and passive recreation opportunities for sports groups and neighborhood residents. A Master Plan was developed in 2018 and renovations were completed in 2021. Inventory: • Paved parking lot (18) • LED sports field lighting • Restroom • Picnic shelter • Playground • Accessible pathways • Fencing • Picnic tables (4) • Automatic irrigation system (2021) Management Concerns: • Impact to neighborhood due to limited parking • Many uses packed into a small site • Vegetation on steep bank difficult to maintain • Vandalism Chapter 2: Inventory - Neighborhood Parks Improvement Recommendations: • Consider terracing of bank to retain slope and reduce maintenance • Partner w/ Pee Wees for use of security cameras City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 41 This page left intentionally blank City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan42 POCKET PARKS Lillian A. & James Walker Park Arvon Park Lent Landing Roto Vista Park Smith Natural Play Park 9th Street Mini Park Bachmann Park Sheridan Park Pat Carey Vista Bataan Park Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks Matan Park City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 43 Pocket Parks Pocket parks (or mini parks) are typically smaller than one-half acre in size and often provide a specific purpose such as a view point, play area, or namesake memorial. Space limitations prevent them from containing the range of amenities needed to function as a neighborhood park. Pocket parks may be considered as a surrogate neighborhood park only when provision of a traditional neighborhood park is impractical or not achievable. Off-street parking is not a pocket park requirement but is provided in many instances. 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Inventory: • Parking area (6) • Picnic table • Shoreline and water views Management Concerns: • Small park; consider long-term viability and recreation benefit within the overall system • Site currently being designed to accommodate stormwater outfall which will enhance shoreline access but reduce lawn area Improvement Recommendations: • Coordinate with Public Works on long- term maintenance as a stormwater facility • Add to Kitsap Peninsula Waterway Trail and add signage Arvon Park Located on 0.24 acres of land donated to the city in 1995 by the National Spiritualist Association of Churches for recreation and open space. This pocket park includes a parking area, playground, site furnishings, and is situated in an established residential neighborhood. The property deed includes reversionary clauses to protect stipulated recreational uses and is to be returned to grantor if park uses change in the future. Inventory: • Parking area • Playground • Picnic table (1) • Benches (2) Management Concerns: • Consider long-term viability and recreation benefit of this mini park within the overall system • Small park is visually secluded because of hillside location • Lack of adequate parking Improvement Recommendations: • Consider surplussing with funding going back to Parks & Rec. Dept. • Remove unsafe playground Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks Arvon Park City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 45 Bachmann Park A 0.15-acre waterfront park located in the Manette neighborhood district with beach access and panoramic views of Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard Bay. The observation deck and shelter renovated by the East Bremerton Rotary is an excellent location for viewing the ship traffic calling on Bremerton’s ports. The land was donated to the city by George Bachmann for park purposes. Inventory: • Parking area (6) • Picnic tables (1) • Benches (2) • Flag pole • Shelter and observation deck • Shoreline and water access Management Concerns: • Rusting picnic tables and benches due to salt spray Improvement Recommendations: • Evaluate need for guardrail along plaza walls • Develop interpretive/environmental signage • Replace picnic tables with accessible metal/wood style • Repaint Gazebo • Replace concrete at base of flag pole Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan46 Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks Bataan Park This .83-acre park located at the intersection of Sylvan Way and Olympus Drive was developed in 1976 by members of the Filipino Community and veterans groups. Steep topography makes park expansion to bring it up to neighborhood park standard difficult. The site includes a picnic shelter, lawn areas, a rose garden, and a monument in memory of Filipino and American soldiers who fought and died in Bataan, Philippines during World War II. Inventory: • Informal, non-ADA parking area (10) • Picnic shelter • Picnic tables (2) • Benches (2) • Flag pole • Rose garden • WWII monument Management Concerns: • Long-term maintenance of rose garden • Site is not accessible; steep grades make ADA compliance retrofit difficult to design and fund • Illegal dumping at parking lot • Irrigation deficiencies Improvement Recommendations: • Prepare Master Plan to guide site renovation with ADA access and neighborhood park amenities including restroom and small play area • Improve pedestrian access from Sylvan Way and stairway access from Olympus Drive • Upgrade parking lot • Develop interpretive signage • Upgrade retaining wall adjacent to parking area • Design and install new irrigation system City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 47 Lent Landing Developed by the Rotary Club, this 1.2-acre waterfront park is located in East Bremerton. The site provides a quiet respite along Lebo Boulevard with sloping lawn, picnic areas and access to the Port Washington Narrows shoreline. Inventory: • Parking area (11) • Picnic tables (3) • Benches (2) • Pathway • Gazebo • Shoreline and water access Management Concerns: • Water and shoreline access by park users may cause additional erosion of bank • Long-term maintenance of wooden gazebo • Shoreline and property perimeter vegetation overgrown • Not accessible • Bank erosion due to stormwater runoff • Substandard steps and railing at shoreline • Visibility of park entry sign Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks Improvement Recommendations: • Consider historic or interpretive signage • Increase maintenance frequency on shoreline and at property lines • Replace gazebo • Replace steps and railing at shoreline • Remove vegetation blocking entry sign City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan48 Lillian A. & James Walker Park In 2011 the City of Bremerton purchased this 0.74-acre waterfront parcel at the corner of Taft Avenue and 19th Street both to serve as a stormwater Low Impact Development (LID) demonstration site and to provide beach access for the Anderson Cove neighborhood. Inventory: • Seating amphitheater • Picnic table (1) • Lawn area • Walking path • Labyrinth • Shoreline and water access • Landscaping and irrigation Management Concerns: • Maintained by private contractor administered by Public Works & Utilities • Drop at bottom of stairs to beach • Encampments/Vandalism Improvement Recommendations: • Consider connectivity to Matan Park and adjacent shoreline locations Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 49 Roto Vista Park Upland: Formerly the Warren Avenue Bridge toll area, this 1-acre park site was acquired by the city in 1964. Site has limited public access and is influenced by the heavy traffic noise along Warren Avenue. The north end is isolated and affected by occasional vandalism, tagging, and dumping. Lower: A 0.74-acre park site located at the end of Elizabeth Street and donated to the city by Puget Sound Energy. This isolated park provides unique views of the Port Washington Narrows and the Warren Avenue Bridge from its rocky shoreline. The park is accessible via a stairway from Upper Roto Vista and below at the end of Elizabeth Street. Puget Sound Energy retains a right-of-way through the property for utility use. Inventory: • Park benches (1- Upper; 2- Lower) • Wildlife viewing opportunities: peregrine falcon nest and pelagic cormorant roost • Shoreline and water views • Rotary dedication plaque (Upper) Management Concerns: • Small park is visually secluded because of hillside location and may require additional safety and security provisions • Increased transient activity • Vandalism and graffiti • Park accessibility • Continued maintenance of vegetation at hillside to maintain visibility Improvement Recommendations: • Develop pedestrian pathway from bridge to water • Replace wooden stairway and railing • Install park entry and interpretive signage • Increase park and police patrols Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks • Increase security lighting • Upgrade seating and landscaping • Consider public art at upper parcel • Provide continuous vegetation clearing to maintain site lines City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan50 Sheridan Park A 0.78-acre waterfront pocket park located adjacent to the Parks maintenance yard and across the street from the Sheridan Park Community Center. This area provides passive recreation opportunities and limited views of Port Washington Narrows and downtown Bremerton. Inventory: • Small parking area & on-street parking • Swing • Picnic tables (2) • Benches (2) • Filtered water views Management Concerns: • Steep terrain presents accessibility challenges from street • Current location of adjacent maintenance yard consumes high value waterfront property • Off-leash dog issues • Ivy on trees on slope Improvement Recommendations: • Relocate maintenance yard to expand waterfront park land • Prepare Master Plan to guide site renovation with ADA access from parking area and integration of the community theater • Maintain and/or plant vegetation on bank to prevent future erosion • Evaluate tree health on slope Pat Carey Vista A 0.2-acre waterfront viewpoint located along Tracyton Beach Road and Port Washington Narrows. This site was acquired in 1974 with the assistance of state grant funds. Facility has been recently upgraded, including improved parking, site furnishings, and landscaping. This property provides outstanding views of the shoreline and Olympic Mountains. Inventory: • Gravel parking area • Park benches (2) • Shoreline and water views Management Concerns: • Shoreline erosion • Stormwater management • Illegal dumping and camping Improvement Recommendations: • Add rock to parking lot • Consider long-term viability of site Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 51 Smith Nature Play Park This 1.1-acre park was purchased from the school district in 1974. In 2011, the park was leased to Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) and redeveloped as Washington’s first certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom for children ages 5 and younger. The park is open to the public and provides an outdoor learning and creative play experience for KCR Head Start classes, community children, and local pre- schools. Inventory: • Parking area (7) • Nature playground • Picnic tables (2) • Bench • Basketball hoop Management Concerns: • Lack of ADA parking and accessibility throughout site • Parking area shared with school offices • Poplar tree suckering • Utility expenses too high to run water feature • Lack of public restroom • KCR is responsible for maintaining park Improvement Recommendations: • Improve ADA access from parking to site amenities (replace wheelstop at entry w/ bollard and install ADA parking) • Install park entry signage • Upgrade site furniture • Update lease agreement with KCR Chapter 2: Inventory - Pocket Parks City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan52 NATURAL AREAS Kitsap Lake Wetlands Stephenson Canyon Madrona Trails N.A.D. Marine Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 53 Natural Areas Natural areas protect ecologically sensitive land and provide amenities for passive recreation, such as trails, benches, and interpretive panels. Public access via rustic trails within these areas is important to provide recreational opportunities, as appropriate with resource protection and environmental stewardship. The selection of natural area sites is based on a variety of criteria, including linkage to or through other open spaces, public facilities, relation to existing parks in the area, the need to preserve a site’s natural features, and the size and quality of the open space. Natural areas are intended to remain in a natural state, while also providing passive recreation opportunities. Off-street parking is recommended though not required. NNaa ttuurr aa ll AArreeaa ss LLooccaattiioo nn AAccrreeaaggee KKiittssaapp LLaakkee WWeettllaann dd ss 4400..0000 MMaaddrroonnaa TTrraaiillss 1155..3399 NN..AA..DD.. MMaarriinnee PPaarrkk 2277..5500 SStteepphheennssoonn CCaannyyoonn 2288..4499 111111..3388 “I prefer low maintenance paths like walking trails through wooded areas compared to paved paths in grassy areas.” “Consider partnering with Kitsap Audubon regarding birding activity, nest boxes, critical habitat.” “Desired activities: birding, canoe/kayak launches, fishing, naturalist classes.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2013 Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan54 Kitsap Lake Wetlands A 40-acre partially forested wetland located at the head of Kitsap Lake adjacent to Kitsap Lake Park. The wetland offers potential for education and interpretive features, including a boardwalk and wildlife viewing blinds. Inventory: • Freshwater lake shoreline • Wildlife viewing opportunities: waterfowl Management Concerns: • Wetland evaluation needed to develop sound management recommendations • Illegal dumping Improvement Recommendations: • Eliminate pull-off to discourage dumping • Consider elevated trail/boardwalk from Kitsap Lake Park around south end of lake • Consider environmental and interpretive signage, including a park kiosk or viewing blinds 40 acre Wetland Kitsap Lake 2 acre Park Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 55 Madrona Trails A 15.4-acre forested nature area lying east of the former hospital site and acquired by the City in 1967 through the Governmental Surplus Authority property program and state grant funds. This steeply-sloped site includes hiking trails and is home to a diverse Madrona tree forest. The property serves as a buffer between new residential development and the former hospital property. Inventory: • Natural areas • Tr ails • Parking lot Management Concerns: • Encampments/vandalism • Ensuring protection of sensitive wooded lands • Invasive plants • Encroachment by adjacent landowners Improvement Recommendations: • Continue developing partnerships to assist in managing invasive vegetation, trail maintenance and removal of dumped garbage • Master plan former parking lot area to determine highest use for neighborhood Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan56 N.A.D. Marine Park Formerly a Naval Ammunition Depot, this 27.5- acre undeveloped waterfront park is accessed through a narrow, residential street along the shores of Ostrich Bay. The site is Government Surplus Authority property and contains remnants of concrete bunkers built before WWII. Since acquiring the property for public use the site has received minor improvements including primitive beach access and picnic tables. Inventory: • Picnic tables (2) • Paved pathway (vacated section of Shorewood Drive) • Primitive trails • 1,600 linear feet of shoreline and water access Management Concerns: • Steep terrain and rocky shoreline make water access challenging • Lack of parking • Site’s location at the end of Shorewood Drive is remote and may present maintenance and security issues • High bank areas are without pedestrian fall protection and fencing • High bank areas adjacent to parking with limited vehicle barriers and wheel stops • Encampments • Graffiti/tagging of bunkers • Unstable slopes • Dumping Improvement Recommendations: • Seal off large, enclosed bunker • Upgrade ADA access, where feasible, from parking lot to shoreline • Install new park entry signage • Install interpretive signage including trail map with bunker locations • Upgrade water access for non- motorized boating • Develop partnership to assist with trail maintenance, managing invasive vegetation and removal of dumped garbage Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 57 Stephenson Canyon A forested 28.5-acre nature area acquired from the Federal Government in 1967. At one time, a portion of this property contained housing for shipyard personnel; the remainder consists of a steep canyon with a year-round stream at its base. Today, a portion of the uplands is home to the city’s two greenhouses, while the balance of the property remains undeveloped except for nature trails and a basketball hoop at the end of Morrison Court. A Stewardship Group is in its early stages. Inventory: • Forested ravine with year-round stream • City greenhouses • Basketball hoop (1995) Management Concerns: • Illegal dumping • Invasive vegetation • Increased transient activity and encampments • Trails narrow over time Improvement Recommendations: • Increase maintenance presence • Widen trails • Examine potential for an off-leash area in the former cul-de-sac area • Develop partnerships to assist in managing invasive vegetation, trail building (and potential re-routing) and removal of dumped garbage Chapter 2: Inventory - Natural Areas “I don’t ever feel safe on the trails by myself due to the encampments I see off the trails.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of BremertonParks, Recreation and Open Space Plan58PLAZAS[0.25MilesPlazasMemorialPlazaWhiteyDomstadPlaza1st St.PlazaLouis MentorBoardwalkHarborsideFountainParkKitsap ConferenceCenter PlazaChapter 2: Inventory - Plazas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 59 Plazas Plazas reinforce retail and commercial areas by creating safe and enjoyable public places suitable for informal gatherings or community events. They may be developed with water features, public seating, art, and view areas. While plazas are maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department their ownership may reside with other city entities. Plazas such as Harborside Fountain Park and the Louis Mentor Boardwalk focus on the downtown waterfront and accommodate large numbers of people for special events. “Parks remain vital civic spaces that encourage community interaction, physical activity, and residential appeal.” — Carrie Besnette Hauser, TPL President Axios Chapter 2: Inventory - Plazas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan60 1st Street Plaza A 0.06-acre outdoor-seating area adjacent to the Mezcalitos and Chungs. Inventory: • Tables (3) and chairs • Trash cans Management Concerns: • Litter buildup and keeping hardscapes safe and clean • Maintaining container plantings Improvement Recommendations: • Surplus to adjacent property owner(s) Harborside Fountain Park Dedicated in 2007, this contemporary urban waterfront park was developed in partnership with the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The 2.2-acre park features five fountains, paved plaza spaces, tables and chairs, public art, lush landscaping, and viewpoints overlooking Sinclair Inlet. Inventory: • Picnic tables (16) and benches • Water features/fountains • Public art and sculptures • Landscape and plaza areas • Naval Museum • Restroom • Venue for community events • Views of Sinclair Inlet and ferry terminal • Holiday light display Management Concerns: • Water features and public art require a high level of maintenance, safety and security • Maintaining water quality standards in fountain to state health standards • Insufficient amount of site furniture • Moveable site furniture • Dead or dying trees and plant material • Erosion of eastern shoreline breakwater • Keeping hardscapes safe and clean due to brick settling and bird waste • Encampments/Vandalism Improvement Recommendations: • Seal leaking fountain basins • Replace fountain lights • Install pavers in wet lawn areas adjacent to fountains • Re-armor eastern shoreline breakwater • Replace dead/dying trees and plant material • Renovate site furniture (rusting due to salt spray) Chapter 2: Inventory - Plazas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 61 Chapter 2: Inventory - Plazas Kitsap Conference Center Plaza A 1.4-acre plaza centered between restaurants, a hotel, and the conference center. Inventory • Fountains • Tables and chairs (19) • Landscaping Management Concerns • Fountains aging and not working as designed (music, jets, sensors, etc.) • Funding to maintain fountains as they age • Identify areas of responsibility between city and private vendors • Maintenance of plaza hardscape (due to vendors, bird waste, etc.) • Instability of brick pavers require repair • Diseased trees in planters; tree and planter maintenance • Moveable furniture Improvement Recommendations • Replace diseased trees with suitable container trees • Install appropriate plant material in empty bedding areas • Update fountain controls • Consider sun shades • Develop partnership with businesses to help with maintenance City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan62 Louis Mentor Boardwalk A 0.7 acre area of boardwalk along Bremerton’s waterfront connecting the ferry terminal and convention center with the USS Turner Joy floating museum. The site is used for special events and festivals. Inventory: • Park benches • Picnic tables • Drinking fountain • Restroom • Historical and interpretive signage • Views of Sinclair Inlet and marine traffic • Adjacent public marina • Public art • Stage and canopy • Festival power • Hanging baskets Management Concerns: • Deficient water supply • Staff support required for community events • Maintenance of existing signs and plaques • Substandard restroom • Boardwalk structural maintenance (cathodic protection/expansion joints) • Moveable furniture • Lack of shade Improvement Recommendations: • Renovate water and electrical utilities • Consider additional historic or natural history interpretive signage • Upgrade restroom facilities • Consider a permanent stage Chapter 2: Inventory - Plazas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 63 Memorial Plaza A 1.1-acre downtown plaza along Pacific Avenue. Inventory • Fountains and waterways • Sculpture and artwork • Tables (4) and chairs • Historical and interpretive signage • Bow of USS South Carolina Management Concerns • Fountain maintenance is intensive • Water loss through concrete joints • Proprietary and obsolete fountain control system Whitey Domstad Plaza A 0.2-acre viewpoint at the east end of the Manette Bridge overlooking downtown Bremerton. The site serves as an amphitheater and is used for special events. Inventory • Tables (2) and benches (3) • Circular compass plaza • Manette Community Christmas Tree • Whitey Domstad Memorial • Drinking fountain (updated) Management Concerns • Steep slope makes for difficult mowing Improvement Recommendations • None • Vandalism/encampments • Wet lawn area • Bird waste Improvement Recommendations • Install liner to reduce water loss • Update fountain controls • Renovate lighting system • Remove and replace dead or dying plant material • Install pavers in wet lawn areas Chapter 2: Inventory - Plazas City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan64 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways STREETSCAPES AND GREENWAYS Bremerton Gateway Trenton Triangle Bremerton’s Central Business District (4th St., Burwell St., Pacific Ave., Washington Ave.) Clare Ave. Cutoff Hal’s Corner 11th & Pacific City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 65 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways Streetscapes and Greenways Streetscapes and greenways are landscaped streets maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department. Streetscapes are located in the downtown core and are designed to attract pedestrians and increase the attractiveness of nearby businesses to downtown shoppers. They may include flower baskets, trees, decorative light poles, irrigation, planted medians, and Low Impact Development (LID) features such as rain gardens to cleanse stormwater run- off. Greenways are landscaped right-of-ways located outside the downtown core that provide visual and psychological relief from urban development along transportation corridors. SSttrreeeettssccaappeess//GGrreeeennwwaayyss MMaaiinnttaaiinneedd bbyy PP&&RR DDeepptt.. LLooccaattiioonn SSttrreeeettssccaappee BBlloocckkss GGrreeeennwwaayy AAccrreeaaggee 44tthh SStt.. SSttrreeeettssccaappee 22 1111tthh SStt.. && PPaacciiffiicc AAvvee..00..1100 BBuurrwweellll SSttrreeeettssccaappee 22 CCllaarree AAvvee.. CCuuttooffff 00..2299 BBrreemmeerrttoonn GGaatteewwaayy 88..0000 HHaall''ss CCoorrnneerr 00..2255 PPaacciiffiicc AAvvee.. SSttrreeeettssccaappee 1133 TTrreennttoonn TTrriiaannggllee 00..0055 UUppppeerr RRoottoo VViissttaa PPaarrkk 00..9977 WWaasshhiinnggttoo nn AAvvee.. SSttrreeeettssccaappee 44 2211 99..6666 In my dream world there would be a safe walk/bike path connecting all of the parks in Bremerton.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan66 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways 4th Street/Park Avenue Streetscape Two and a half blocks of landscaped right-of- way downtown that includes two blocks on 4th Street, from Washington Avenue to Park Avenue, and continues a short block on Pacific Avenue, between 4th Street and Burwell Street. In 2025 the city transformed the streetscape on 4th Street between Pacific and Washington into an open-air hub for special events called “Quincy Square” dedicated to the life and work of Quincy Jones. Inventory • Irrigated planters, flower baskets and street trees • Benches and tables • Clock Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Trash maintenance • Tree and planter maintenance Improvement Recommendations • Convert select roadside planters into hardscape • Develop partnerships with adjoining businesses to help with maintenance City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 67 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways 11th and Pacific A 0.1 acre landscaped parcel on 11th and Pacific. Inventory • “Constellations” Sculpture • Irrigation Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Pruning and weed control require high level of maintenance Improvement Recommendations • Modify landscape (increase lawn area) to reduce maintenance Bremerton Gateway An 8-acre open space at Bremerton’s southern city limits. Site is developed and maintained as linear greenspace with intermittent lawn areas. Inventory • Irrigated lawn area • Trees and shrubbery • Proposed Bremerton Memorial Park in partnership with Navy League Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • High-maintenance landscape design requires mowing, weeding and frequent litter control • Safety of workers: Traffic control required for ordinary maintenance • Maple tree roots encroaching and disrupting irrigation systems Improvement Recommendations • Choose appropriate tree species for location • Continue to crown elevate all trees for sight distance and general clearance City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan68 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways Clare Avenue Cutoff A 0.29 acre portion of right-of-way on northeast end of Warren Avenue Bridge. Inventory • Landscaped and irrigated right-of-way property Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities Improvement Recommendations • None Burwell Streetscape Two blocks of landscaped right-of-way downtown from Washington Avenue to Park Avenue. Inventory • Planters and street trees Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Street trees (‘Crimson Sentry’ Norway maple) susceptible to powdery mildew • Replenish bark in tree pits • Pruning, irrigation and weed control Improvement Recommendations • Consider installing tree grates City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 69 Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways Hal’s Corner A 0.25 acre portion of right-of-way in honor of Hal Fischler, founding father of the Navy League in Bremerton, located at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge. Inventory • Two sets of ship’s guns from the USS West Virginia • Anchor from USS Bremerton • Bench • Flagpole Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Existing irrigation is inadequate • Frequent shrub pruning • Trash maintenance • Maintenance of artifacts Improvement Recommendations • Design and install new irrigation system • Eliminate perimeter shrubs • Partner with Navy/volunteer group to maintain artifacts City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan70 Pacific Avenue Streetscape Thirteen blocks of landscaped right-of-way from 1st Street to Sheldon Street. Inventory • Irrigated planters and street trees • Flower baskets • Stormwater bulb-outs • Outlets in tree wells Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Litter control • Watering/fertilizing flower baskets is time consuming • Flower baskets are difficult to access with water truck due to traffic circulation • Frequent pruning of street trees • Art vandalism • Broken outlets due to vandalism Improvement Recommendations • Prune trees for signs and traffic signal sight lines • Consider partnering with Downtown Business Association for funding and management • Fund maintenance of stormwater bulb- outs with Stormwater Utility Fund • Evaluate future need of electrical outlets Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways Trenton Triangle Waterfront overlook (0.17 acre) above Bachmann Park. Inventory • Benches (2) • Table (1) • Irrigation Management Concerns: • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities Improvement Recommendations: • None City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 71 Washington Avenue Streetscape Four blocks of landscaped right-of-way downtown from 2nd Street to 6th Street. Inventory • Street trees and flower baskets • Planters • Electrical outlets in tree wells Management Concerns • Inability to maintain streetscape with current workforce and priorities • Litter control • Sidewalk cleaning • Watering/fertilizing flower baskets is time consuming • Flower baskets are difficult to access with water truck due to traffic circulation Improvement Recommendations • Remove and replant suitable street trees on west side of street • Consider partnering with Downtown Business Association for funding and management Chapter 2: Inventory - Streetscapes & Greenways City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan72 County and City-wide Adopted and Proposed Trail Connections Port Orchard Manchester Southworth Blake Island Bainbridge Island Gorst Silverdale Green Mtn Vista Bremerton Union River Watershed Forest Utility Lands Chapter 2: Inventory - Trails City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 73 Trails are a high-demand facility in nearly every user survey conducted by the Parks & Recreation Department. Residents consistently express desires for additional trails connecting parks and neighborhoods, in addition to perimeter trails within parks that provide opportunities for walking or jogging in an environment without motor vehicles. Soft surface nature trails for exercise and wildlife viewing are also popular amenities in natural areas like Stephenson Canyon and Madrona Trails. Bremerton residents’ desire for additional trails is consistent with statewide and national trends showing walking as the most common form of lifelong exercise in our increasingly health conscious society. The maps in this plan depict existing trail routes including the Bridge-to-Bridge Trail connecting east and west Bremerton and proposed trail routes including Chico Creek Trail connection, County-wide Mosquito Fleet Trail, Kitsap Lake to Jarstad Park Trail, and the Kitsap Lake Trail loop. The trails that take place adjacent to city streets or on sidewalks are discussed at length in the city’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Visit http:// www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/DocumentCenter/ View/840/Non-Motorized-Transportation- Plan-PDF for more information. In addition to land-based trails, the designated water trail is shown. Water trails are an emerging recreational concept which designate a route along navigable waterways. These routes link public rest stops which may include a boat launch, restroom, and camping, to allow opportunities to explore the shoreline via kayak or canoe. Trails Chapter 2: Inventory - Trails Bremerton’s parks contain just over 10 miles of internal trails. Parks where perimeter trails have been added in recent years show a marked increase in use. The best example is Lions Park where, prior to the addition of a perimeter trail, park use was primarily for athletic events. Today the park is used by exercise walkers on a year-round basis. 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Rustic Trail: Earthen or soft-surface trails with limited horizontal clearances and challenging grades and obstacles. Providing accessibility and regular facility maintenance are issues typical of this type of trail. Rustic trails vary in width and surfacing. The trails of Stephenson Canyon are rustic trails. Water Trail: Navigable non-motorized and motorized waterways appropriate for canoe, kayak, and other boating. Providing launch facilities and non-motorized boat access points are important considerations in water trails. In 2014, the 350-mile-long Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail was adopted as an official segment of the Cascadia Marine Trail (a National Scenic Trail), raising Kitsap County’s profile as a destination for kayakers and paddlers. Bremerton’s Lions Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, and the Port of Bremerton Marina are identified as designated launches and rest stops along this national water trail route. Bike Routes & Sidewalks: Typically associated with street transportation systems, these linear paths are heavily used within urban areas and should be included in trail planning efforts. For more information see Bremerton’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan at http:// www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/DocumentCenter/ View/840/Non-Motorized-Transportation- Plan-PDF “Find a way to connect parks with bike lanes.” “I think there needs to be a connection between the parks. Potentially bike lanes (which may be a larger scope then what the Parks Department can do, but could be a goal.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2013 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan76 RECREATION AND SPECIAL-USE FACILITIES Sheridan Park Community Center Jarstad Park and Gorst Creek Gold Mountain Golf Complex Ivy Green Cemetery Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center, YMCA, Bremerton Ice Arena Olympic Peninsula Sports Center Bremerton Senior Center Bremerton Community Theatre Marvin Williams Recreation Center Boys & Girls Club Teen Center Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 77 Special Facilities Special facilities include single-purpose recreational areas such as golf courses, conservatories, arboreta, display gardens, and outdoor theaters. Special facilities also include community centers and pools, and sites of historical or cultural significance, such as museums, historical landmarks and structures, public buildings, or other urban developed areas. There are no standards concerning the development of special facilities, demand being defined by opportunity more than a ratio standard. Nor are there minimum or maximum facility or site sizes, size being a function of the facility rather than a separately established design standard. Special facilities within Bremerton include: • Gold Mountain Golf Complex • Ivy Green Cemetery • Bremerton Senior Center • Sheridan Park Community Center • Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan78 Recreation Programs The Recreation Division provides direct programming to population segments that may not have affordable private sector options. One example includes the Summer Playground Program offered at multiple park sites. This free program targets youth that may not have sufficient household income to attend summer camps or go on extended family vacations, and it includes a free lunch designed to make up for subsidized lunches that are offered when school is in session. Special youth programs are offered during breaks in the school year as well as open gym time for youth on school early release days. The Bremerton Senior Center offers a range of social, health, and cultural activities for residents 55 years and older, many of whom are on fixed incomes or may be living primarily on Social Security benefits. The Department’s recreation programs have undergone a considerable transition since the onset of the 2008 recession. Prior to 2008 the Recreation Division employed a variety of instructors who led a range of activities and classes at city facilities. To meet budget constraints the Parks & Recreation Department now offers instructors the opportunity to rent space and hold classes in the Sheridan Park Community Center or Bremerton Senior Center; however, the instructors must provide their own insurance, business license, and the lion’s share of marketing for the offerings. The transition places the Recreation Division in the position of making facilities available to other recreation providers as opposed to being a direct provider. This model is an extension of a trend that started in 2000 when the city was approached to provide land for facilities like the Bremerton Ice Arena in East Park and the indoor Bremerton Sports Center at Pendergast Regional Park. The Recreation Division, as part of the city’s compensation for the land, receives hours of use from these facilities that are distributed to Bremerton residents who wish to take advantage of the private facilities located on city property. In 2011 the model was extended to include the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center where, rather than close the pool owing to budget constraints, the YMCA assumed management responsibility for the facility and in return provided continued pool use for scholastic swim teams and elementary school swimming lessons. In addition, the YMCA provides Bremerton residents access to the YMCA and pool once a month free of charge and with no membership requirement. The Recreation Division maintains a strong presence in adult athletic programming. The Division has ready access to lighted sports fields and courts at Lions and Pendergast Parks and makes full use of the Sheridan gymnasium for basketball leagues. As these programs are revenue-producing they are less vulnerable to budget pressures to the extent that highly subsidized programs are during lean fiscal times. The city operates a youth basketball program in addition to the adult offerings; however, other youth sports such as soccer, volleyball, baseball, and football often use Parks & Recreation facilities but are organized by non-profit volunteer associations and sports groups. The other prominent role assumed by the city’s Recreation Division is working with non- profit organizations to facilitate community events such as the Blackberry Festival, Kitsap 9/11 Remembrance, Kitsap Wine Festival, Kitsap Harbor Festival, Bremerton WinterFest, Senior Craft Fair, Bremerton Bridge Blast, and Kitsap Veterans “Stand Down,” along with several community fundraising runs, walks, and special events. These activities use park venues and often contain shared responsibility for organization. In addition to the community events, the Recreation Division handles over 500 private rentals of meeting rooms, ballfields, park shelters, and other park facilities. The revenue from rental of facilities helps to offset the costs of operating the subsidized youth and senior programs. Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 79 Sheridan Park Community Center Sheridan Park Community Center is located at 680 Lebo Boulevard and is operated by the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department. The 33,000-square-foot building was constructed by the US Navy in 1943 and remains a valuable city asset owing to its large wood floored gymnasium and community meeting rooms. The center is used for athletic, art, and cultural events as well as other city programs, and contains meeting rooms that are rented to community groups on a regular basis. The building also contains the Parks’ administrative offices, and indoor work space for the Parks’ maintenance crew is located in the basement level. The facility is in need of considerable renovation for energy efficiency, ADA compliance and user comfort. Inventory • Gymnasium and stage • Meeting rooms • Parks and Recreation Offices • Parks maintenance work area • Off-street parking • Kitchen • Basement storage Management Concerns • Deferred organization of basement storage • Ability to bring in rentals due to outdated facility, lack of HVAC and poor wifi Improvement Recommendations • Upgrade lighting (exterior and interior) • Improve wifi to activity areas/meeting rooms • Replace exterior building doors • Install court mats underneath hoops • Improve ADA access (including parking) • Develop interior signage plan • Additional fans for gym • Upgrade HVAC system for user comfort and energy efficiency • Renovate restrooms including new fixtures, plumbing, ADA access • Replace single pane windows • Replace flooring materials • Overlay parking lot • Renovate kitchen • Bring electrical system to current building code • Paint (exterior and interior) • Roof replacement • Repair foundation leaks • Building structural improvements • Update mural • Remove exterior storage • Consider long-term viability of building • New updated scoreboard • Remove old-style entry sign Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan80 Bremerton Senior Center The Bremerton Senior Center is owned and operated by the City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department. The building was moved to the site in the late 1960’s and opened as a senior center in 1972. It is located in East Bremerton’s Manette Community at the corner of 13th Street and Nipsic Avenue. The center provides recreational programs for the local population age 55 and better. Programs include fitness, wellness and dance classes, arts and crafts, billiards, cards, trips, treks, sports, specialty classes, socials, and more. Inventory • Large activity room • Dance room • Billiard room • Kitchen • Computer room • Stage • Staff Offices Management Concerns • Staffing level prevents expansion of operating hours • Volunteer cadre needs additional training supervision • Center is small for simultaneous activities to take place • Inadequate, sloped parking • Corner of building sinking • Substandard HVAC • Substandard kitchen • Long-term viability of facility to serve community Improvement Recommendations • Resolve ADA access issues • Improve HVAC • Replace roof • Replace hot water heater • Evaluate feasibility of replacement facility to serve increased need Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities “The Bremerton Senior Center is overdue for a renovation or new building.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 81 Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center The Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center is owned by the City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department and operated through a concession and management agreement by the Pierce and Kitsap Counties YMCA. Bremerton residents who are not YMCA members may take advantage of one free pass each month to the YMCA and pool. The aquatic center is located in East Park, adjacent to the Bremerton YMCA and Bremerton Ice Arena. The 25-yard indoor pool has six lanes and a bulkhead that divides a shallow water area that is used for water exercise, therapy, swim lesson instruction, and more. Inventory • Six-lane 25-yard pool • Spa • Locker rooms • Meeting room • Viewing area • Movable bulkhead • Lobby Management Concerns • Management agreement subsidizes public access • Aging, deteriorating building (circa 1979) Improvement Recommendations • Increase resident awareness that pool can be used monthly at no cost • Evaluate long-term viability of aquatic facility Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan82 Ivy Green Cemetery Ivy Green Cemetery consists of two separate cemeteries that merged over time to cover 16.7 acres, of which 14.9 acres are plotted for use. Home to the grave of John Nibbe (one of the first individuals to receive the Medal of Honor during the Civil War), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and USS Saratoga Memorial. Inventory • Approximately 4,500 burial plots • Maintenance storage building and yard • Perimeter fencing Management Concerns • Lack of staff to maintain • Vandalism • Time intensive to carefully mow around grave markers • Burials delay ordinary park maintenance tasks from taking place on schedule • Antiquated data management • Trees disrupting gravesites • Off-leash dogs Improvement Recommendations • Replace chain link perimeter fencing • Upgrade restroom facility • Upgrade irrigation system • Implement GIS for data management and public access Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities • Remove disruptive trees • Replace inner roadway • Repair gravesites (on-going) • Repair/realign walls at Spanish American War and Civil War plots • Add two flagpoles at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Merchant Marines & First Responders flags • Develop master plan to include potential relocation of maintenance facility to southeast corner to allow room for a columbarium wall, restroom, and parking area • Develop a long-term business plan and consider increasing fees to support maintenance & operation City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 83 Jarstad Park & Gorst Creek Operated by the Bremerton Department of Public Works and Utilities, this 3.5-acre facility is located on city watershed land at 4398 West Belfair Valley Road. Inventory • Two large picnic shelters • Restrooms • Cold water deep sink • 120 volt outlet • Large barbecue pit and grills • Nine 10-foot picnic tables • Two horseshoe pits • Volleyball standards • Pleasant Valley Walking Trail • Interpretive signage Management Concerns • Vandalism prevention • Protecting entrance to watershed lands • Park use currently by reservation only • Public confusion over access and management of park Improvement Recommendations • Consider additional signage Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan84 Gold Mountain Golf Complex Gold Mountain Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf facility owned by the City of Bremerton and operated through a management agreement. The 400-acre property includes two 18-hole championship courses, a 10,000 square foot clubhouse with a golf shop and restaurant facilities, and a separate 2,800 square foot space used for banquets and pre/post golf events. Gold Mountain draws golf enthusiasts from all over the world and has hosted events like the 2006 USGA Amateur Public Links, the 2011 USGA US Junior Amateur, and the 2015/2025 NCAA West Regional Championship, to name a few. In 2021, Gold Mountain was voted one of the top 30 municipal courses in the country by Golf Magazine and is consistently ranked as one of the top courses in the state of Washington every year. Visit www.goldmountaingolf.com for more information. Inventory • Two 18-hole courses • Practice facilities including four practice putting greens, 70-yard chipping area w/ target green, two bunker areas, natural and synthetic grass practice tee/driving range, and a covered teaching studio • Clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant, bar, patio, and banquet pavilion and on-course snack bar • Full-service maintenance facility • 406-space vehicle parking area • Wedding in the Woods venue • Foot golf Management Concerns • Continuing to find quality, highly motivated, customer service-oriented team members • Keeping both courses in Championship condition while still maintaining the level of usage • Highly competitive golf environment with a large public course inventory • Ensuring revenue generation is sufficient to meet debt obligations, operating expenses and capital improvement needs • Maintaining competitive pricing structure • Limited parking due to lease of portion of parking lot Improvement Recommendations • Develop a preventive maintenance and replacement program for structures, equipment, parking and mechanical systems • Remodel clubhouse including kitchen, flooring, furniture, roof, and restrooms • Replace on-course restroom facilities and sections of cart paths damaged by tree roots • Complete the Cascade Course re- design that includes replacing the aging irrigation system • Develop a plan for a new covered golf cart storage facility • Develop a plan for replacement of Clubhouse FFE (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) • Balance GMGC’s recommendations with overall parks system needs Chapter 2: Inventory - Recreation & Special-Use Facilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 85 Other Recreation Providers The ownership and management of recreational sites in the Bremerton regional area involve a large number of public and private parties, including governmental agencies, businesses, non-profit groups, and individuals. These facilities include parks, trails, boat launches, golf courses, attractions, campgrounds, and forest and wilderness areas. Though many of these facilities are not located within city limits, their close proximity to residents of Bremerton make them important components of an overall recreation system. Kitsap County The Kitsap County Parks and Open Space system currently includes 74 sites totaling 5,693 acres. More than half of that acreage is within the five large heritage parks of at least 400 acres in size. Other classifications of facilities within the county’s park system are: Regional Parks that draw people from more than a five-mile distance; Community Parks that draw people from the immediate community; Natural Resource Areas that are preserved for their habitat values; and Partnership Properties that are generally smaller and have limited, if any, active use and/or are used and managed primarily by other parties. www.kitsapgov. com/parks Some county parks of local significance to Bremerton include: Anderson Hill Athletic Fields (18.5 acres), which offers two soccer fields and one practice field. Anna Smith Children’s Park (6.6 acres), which is home to the Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens. Amenities include saltwater fishing, picnic area, trails, restroom, and an outdoor amphitheater used for weddings, ceremonies, picnics, and plays. Illahee Preserve Heritage Park (380 Acres), which is a large tract of undeveloped open space north of Bremerton with walking trails and picnic tables. Island Lake County Park (23 acres), which provides lake access, swimming area, fishing pier, walking trails, picnic areas, picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, and a community center. The community center, located on the shores of Island Lake in North Kitsap, is a perfect facility for weddings, private parties, ceremonies, family reunions and meetings. Kitsap County Fairgrounds (129 acres), which includes three meeting rooms, fair facilities, ball fields, soccer fields, and tennis courts. There are many rooms, halls, and arenas to host larger events as well, suitable for parties, dances, sporting events, and craft shows. Wildcat Lake County Park (11 acres), which includes lake access, fishing, basketball courts, playground, swimming area, volleyball court, restrooms, and picnic area. Kitsap County FairgroundsIllahee Preserve Heritage Park Photo from Kitsap County Parks & Recreation website Chapter 2: Inventory - Other Recreation Providers City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan86 Washington State Parks Washington State Parks operates 120 park and other recreation facilities throughout the state, including Illahee State Park located just north of the city of Bremerton. Illahee State Park is a 75-acre marine camping park with 1,785 feet of saltwater frontage on Port Orchard Bay. The park provides visitors with access to some of the last stands of old growth forests in Kitsap County, facilities for a number of outdoor activities, and access to a variety of water sports. The park has three reservable shelters and one available first-come/first-served, plus 90 additional open picnic sites. The park has 23 tent spaces, two utility camping spaces, one dump station, four restrooms (two ADA), and two showers. Tent spaces are suitable for any RV, but no hookups are provided. www.parks.wa.gov Washington Department of Natural Resources provides recreation opportunities on state- managed trust lands throughout the state of Washington. These forested sites provide rustic campgrounds and picnic areas, interpretive sites, and more than a thousand miles of trails. These state lands are destinations for bicycling, hiking, motorized off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching, and more. The Green Mountain State Forest lies just Illahee State Park west of Bremerton and provides a variety of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. This forest site also provides horse camping facilities. The Tahuya State Forest, southwest of Green Mountain, is another state land providing outdoor recreation. In addition to non- motorized uses, Tahuya State Forest provides a diverse network of trails and routes open to off- road vehicles and provides four campgrounds and various trailheads. www.dnr.wa.gov Chapter 2: Inventory - Other Recreation Providers WA Department of Natural Resources City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 87 National Park Service The Olympic National Park comprises 922,650 acres of land situated in the diverse rain forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, west of Bremerton. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but the heart of Olympic National Park is primitive and encompasses three distinctly different ecosystems – rugged glacier-capped mountains, stands of old- growth and temperate rain forest, and more than 60 miles of Pacific coastline. These diverse ecosystems are still largely pristine in character and about 95% of the park is designated wilderness. The park receives more than 3.3 million visitors per year, ranking it as the 4th most popular national park in the United States. www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm U.S. National Forest Service The forest service manages 633,677 acres of land within the Olympic National Forest. The Olympic National Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north and Puget Sound to the east. The Forest surrounds much of Olympic National Park. Originally designated in 1907, today’s park boasts over 20 campgrounds, 270 miles of trail, a commercial lodge and cabins, 13 distinct watersheds and over 88,000 acres of wilderness and roadless areas. This forest receives approximately 455,900 visits per year. www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/index.shtml Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park Photo from National Park Service website Photo from National Park Service website Chapter 2: Inventory - Other Recreation Providers City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan88 A variety of cultural and recreation-oriented opportunities exist within the city of Bremerton. These opportunities are operated by a diverse group of public, private, and non-profit organizations. For additional information, contact the Greater Kitsap Chamber via the internet at www.greaterkitsapchamber.com Bremerton Boys & Girls Club The Bremerton branch of the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound was opened at the Naval Avenue Learning Center in 2006 with strong local support from community leaders and the Bremerton School District. The Club offers more than 25 national programs in the areas of education, the environment, health, the arts, alcohol/drug and pregnancy prevention, gang prevention, career/leadership development, and athletics. The Bremerton Teen Center opened in 2013, providing expansion of the existing elementary programs and the ability to provide continuity to youth as they enter their teens. The Teen Center is the first phase of a 7-acre Youth Wellness Campus to be located in East Bremerton on land owned by the Bremerton School District. www.bgcsps.org/join-a-club/bremerton Bremerton Ice Center This ice skating facility is conveniently located next to the YMCA and the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center. The facility offers open skating sessions, lessons, figure skating, and youth hockey. In addition, it is the home of the Puget Sound Tomahawks, the 2004 Western Division Champions. The arena is also available for private rentals, including birthday parties and corporate events. www.bremertonicecenter.com Bremerton Family YMCA The YMCA offers fitness classes for kids, teens, and adults, swimming lessons and open swim, and teen late night activities. Located adjacent to the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center, the YMCA has a strong relationship with the city’s recreation program and manages the aquatic center for Bremerton. www.ymcapkc.org/ locations/bremerton-family-ymca Kitsap History Museum Located in downtown Bremerton on 4th Street, the museum houses one of the finest collections Community Recreation & Attractions of historic photographs in the area. Rotating exhibits depict various aspects of the county’s history and programs pertaining to local history. In addition, the museum archives are available for historical research. www.kitsapmuseum.org Kitsap Golf & Country Club Kitsap Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, member-owned, private golf course situated on 57 acres in Bremerton. Social and holiday events are held for members and their guests. A large clubhouse contains a ballroom for large events, a smaller formal dining room, lounge, locker facilities, and a children’s game room. Chapter 2: Inventory - Other Recreation Providers Bremerton Family YMCA City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 89 www.kitsapgolfcc.com Marvin Williams Recreation Center Opened in 2018, this 20,000-square-foot facility offers programs for toddlers to adults, such as toddler gym, basketball, ballroom dance, youth mentoring, academic tutoring, and 30-minute meals. https://mwcenter.org the city of Bremerton, is available for games and practice, as well as special events and conferences. https://www.bremertonsports.com/ Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Trophy Lake is an 18-hole public course located in Port Orchard. Fly fishing is also available at this site. www.trophylakegolf.com USS Turner Joy The USS Turner Joy is a refurbished Vietnam- era destroyer that is now a floating museum operated by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association. Moored at the north end of the Bremerton Boardwalk, the ship can be explored topside and below decks. The tour also includes a Vietnam POW memorial. The ship is a popular location for group events, reunions, and guided tours. www.ussturnerjoy.org McCormick Woods Golf Club McCormick Woods is an 18-hole public course located in Port Orchard. The on-site clubhouse can accommodate up to 350 people for gatherings, business meetings, weddings, and special events. www.mccormickwoodsgolf.com Bremerton Sports Center The Bremerton Sports Center features two indoor playing fields plus party rooms and an outdoor deck. The facility, located at Pendergast Regional Park through a lease agreement with Olympic Peninsula Sports Center Chapter 2: Inventory - Other Recreation Providers Marvin Williams Recreation Center City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan90 This page left intentionally blank City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 91 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 3 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Goals and Objectives supply the framework for the PROS Plan. Goals are derived by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the park system as it exists in 2025 and identifying opportunities for progress. Opinions and aspirations expressed by citizens in the survey and at public meetings are a driving influence in goals and objectives formulation. Plan goals are also influenced by Washington State’s Growth Management Act which encourages retention of open space, development of recreational opportunities, and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat. Additionally, the goals are influenced by the policies established in the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan, which promotes community health by locating amenities in ways that promote social interaction, encouraging open space along the waterfront and providing recreation space and trails that connect neighborhoods and communities. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan92 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives Nearly 40 years of research evidence confirms that nearby nature, including parks, gardens, the urban forest and green spaces, support human health and wellness. The research about active living and opportunities to avoid chronic diseases (such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems) is particularly relevant to large parks where people can enjoy walking and bike paths, and playing fields. But, equally as important is the role of small parks and nature spaces for health. --- The Health Benefits of Small Parks and Green Spaces, 2017 *Neighborhood parks typically include play equipment, picnic shelter, restroom, walking paths, sports court, sports field, or open lawn area for unstructured play. 1.1 Improve the park system to meet the standard of having every city resident live within a half mile (10 minute) walking distance of a neighborhood park and 2–5 miles of a community park. 1.2 Expand existing neighborhood parks* to meet a 1.5-acre minimum size where feasible. 1.3 New neighborhood park* parcels should meet or exceed the 1.5-acre size. 1.4 Continue updating/renovating older parks through community engagement, grant opportunities, and partnerships. 1.5 Continue to upgrade accessibility and play value of all city parks and playgrounds. 1.6 Emphasize acquisition and development of parks in underserved areas, using equity- based mapping and community feedback to prioritize locations. Goal 1: Develop a Park & Recreation System that Is Functional, Diversified, Attractive, and Available to All Segments of Bremerton’s Population 1.7 Consider divestiture of park parcels that do not contribute to recreation opportunities or protection of the natural environment. 1.8 Continue to implement and maintain a standardized park signage system and develop directional and informational signs at individual parks. 1.9 Continue to provide restroom facilities that are available and well-maintained in all high- use parks to meet public demand for basic amenities. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 93 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 2.1 Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to better identify ongoing future capital repair and maintenance needs. 2.2 Request funding needed for asset preservation and to meet increased service levels, including increased maintenance staffing levels. 2.3 Develop a proactive park maintenance system to direct scarce resources toward high need parks and facilities. Track maintenance costs by individual park/facility and use data to determine future budget needs. 2.4 Establish replacement plan for department small tools and supplies to ensure staff have adequate resources to perform maintenance functions. 2.5 When viable, transform or design park landscapes to maximize carbon sequestration and achieve net-zero emmissions while enhancing climate resilience. 2.6 Remove encampments, vandalism, and graffiti, and hazardous waste (e.g., drug paraphernalia) as quickly as possible in a coordinated effort with partner agencies. Continue cleaning restrooms twice daily. 2.7 Continue developing park tree inventory database and continue to train all maintenance staff on software to track routine tree maintenance, as needed, to ensure tree health and longevity. 2.8 Continue to support community groups and organizations that help maintain parkland and park infrastructure and ensure department resources are available to support these volunteer/stewardship groups. 2.9 Where feasable, continue to standardize park furniture (trash cans, benches, tables, water fountains, etc.), and replace substandard furniture as resources allow. 2.10 Continue proactive safety plan in collaboration with local law enforcement and social services to monitor and improve park safety. 2.11 Emphasize planting plans to be largely composed of native and naturalized, drought- resistent trees, shrubs, and flowers. This will reduce irrigation and maintenance costs, increase native pollinators and wildlife habitat, and be educational opportunities for children and adults. Goal 2: Maintain Parks and Facilities to Protect Assets and Ensure the Park System is Clean, Green, and Safe City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan94 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 3.1 Emphasize service provisions to populations that have limited options to market- based recreation activities, including low income families and senior citizens. 3.2 Undertake a process to make decisions regarding the long-term future of the Sheridan Park Community Center and the Senior Center facilities. Potential options may include replacement by a single multi-generational facility, capital upgrades to the existing buildings, or cooperative service provision with other entities. 3.3 Increase opportunities for youth recreation programs through exploring joint programming and program advertising with the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and similar non-profit recreation providers. 3.4 Cooperate with non-profits, business associations, and corporate sponsors to provide concerts, community events, and performances at park facilities. 3.5 Solicit feedback from both users and non- users of recreation programs to identify and address gaps in awareness, accessibility, and content. 3.6 Continue to work cooperatively with the YMCA to promote use of Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center by city residents. 3.7 Continue to grow Adult Athletic Programs and utilize a portion of the revenue to make enhancements to facilities. 3.8 Explore opportunities to cooperate with the school district on recreation programming and reciprocal facility use. 3.9 Expand adult recreation opportunities including walking groups, yoga/exercise classes, team sports designed for older adults. Goal 3: Provide and/or Facilitate a Variety of Recreation Opportunities for a Spectrum of Ages, Interests, and Abilities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 95 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 4.1 Continue to involve and keep citizens and stakeholders up to date in the planning of park projects and undertakings through enhanced communication and outreach strategies. 4.2 Continue to update the department’s internet presence by making the webpage more interactive and accessible and provide a simplified online registration, reservation, and program evaluation process. 4.3 Diversify marketing through enhanced use of social media and proactive participation in local events in order to increase visibility of parks, facilities, and recreation programs. 4.4 Establish a formalized volunteer program to include volunteer tracking, documentation and recognition of efforts, and advertisement of upcoming opportunities. 4.5 Promote city resources (e.g., Bremerton1 App, Cartegraph) to encourage opportunities for public input. 4.6 Develop a community ambassador program to inspire volunteerism (e.g., joining stewardship groups, trash pick-up, etc.) and strengthen community pride. Goal 4: Foster Public Involvement in the Operation & Programming of the Park System City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan96 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 5.1 Continue to develop a cost center approach to facilities and programs where fees can be adjusted to recover costs of operation wholly or partially. 5.2 Continue to accurately track and evaluate expenses for revenue-generating facilities and programs. 5.3 Review level of subsidy for department program offerings with Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council to determine if it is appropriate for the public good. 5.4 Evaluate under used park facilities to increase community access and revenue generating opportunities or consider for surplus if appropriate to generate revenue to improve other assets. 5.5 Evaluate the feasibility of offering tiered pricing or subsidized recreation programs for low-income residents to increase equitable access. Goal 5: Develop Cost Recovery and Expense Tracking for Revenue Generating Facilities to Ensure Financially Responsible Operation City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 97 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 6.1 Support the implementation of the city’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan to expand opportunities for walking, biking, and running and to connect neighborhoods and community destinations. 6.2 Provide a balance of paved, accessible trails and rustic nature trails in city parks. 6.3 Provide and secure additional resources to better manage, maintain, and clean trails, especially in high-use and natural areas. 6.4 Develop non-motorized amenities such as bike maintenance stations at parks and kayak storage at designated water trail locations. 6.5 Continue developing park perimeter trails, where feasible, to promote safe walking and running options within city parks. 6.6 Identify crosswalk locations to increase safety of pedestrians walking/biking to parks and to further develop connectivity. 6.7 Enlist community organizations or develop stewardship groups to perform trail improvement work on a regular basis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now encouraging schools to offer more physical education, urban policy makers to provide more sidewalks, bike paths, and other alternatives to cars, and parents to reduce their children’s television and computer time and to encourage outdoor play. -- Health of Washington State Report, 2002 Goal 6: Provide Trail Opportunities Connecting Parks, Natural Lands, and Neighborhoods City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan98 Chapter 3: Goals & Objectives 7.1 Preserve and protect natural areas while addressing encampments and public safety issues so these areas remain accessible, ecologically healthy, and resilient to climate impacts. 7.2 Manage vegetation in natural areas and naturalized park zones to control invasive species and promote native, drought-tolerant, and climate-resilient plant communities that support habitat and reduce long-term maintenance needs. 7.3 Actively involve volunteers and volunteer groups in the restoration of natural areas and ensure department resources are available to supervise and support these groups. 7.4 Evaluate and address the health of the urban forest including removal of risk trees and strategic replanting to enhance long-term climate resilience (shade and cooling) for park users and wildlife. 7.5 Evaluate and make recommendations for the acquisition and protection of ecologically valuable properties within the city limits. 7.6 Review boundaries of natural areas and address encroachments. 7.7 Enhance public access and visibility of natural areas while ensuring safety and environmental protections are in place. “Nature is fuel for the soul. Often when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature. Research has shown that people with a greater sense of vitality don’t just have more energy, they are also more resilient to physical illnesses. One of the pathways to health may be to spend more time in natural settings.” --- Journal of Environmental Psychology, June 2010 Goal 7: Protect and Manage Natural Resources to Enhance Ecological Health, Improve Climate Resilience, and Provide Safe, Accessible Opportunities for the Public to Enjoy Natural Areas. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 99 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis 4 NEEDS ANALYSIS This section of the PROS Plan evaluates Bremerton’s park and recreation facility needs by examining the current level of service, comparing it with other cities, considering citizen feedback through requests, surveys, and public meetings, and reviewing current trends in parks and recreation systems. The recommendations included in this section will be incorporated into the Capital Facilities Plan (Chapter 5), which details essential upgrades, improvements, and expansions. “East Bremerton/Manette REALLY needs an off-leash dog park. There are more dogs than children in this neighborhood.” “A pump track or splash pad would be great for many age ranges and create more opportunity for community play for youth.” “We need a new and robust senior center.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan100 Level of Service Chapter 4: Needs Analysis Level of service (LOS) describes the quantity and quality of park and recreation facilities needed to serve a community according to a specific standard. It helps quantify local needs and desires for parks and recreation spaces, serving as a benchmark to track progress and compare with other cities. Communities can choose to lower, raise, or maintain their existing LOS for different types of capital facilities. In the past, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recommended a uniform national standard based on total parkland acreage per 1,000 residents. However, urban agencies have struggled with this approach due to the high density of U. S. cities and the land costs involved in meeting these standards, especially as more land is needed over time. For instance, Bremerton’s 2007 PROS Plan suggested a development standard of 5.5 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents. Using this standard today would result in a shortfall of 112 acres of developed parkland- meaning parkland that is developed beyond just a forested trail. This approach was not only difficult to achieve but also failed to consider where parkland is needed or why increasing parkland would benefit the community. With NRPA shifting away from a standard based solely on acreage per 1,000 population, the 2014 & 2020 PROS Plans adopted a comparable cities analysis, establishing distance-based service standards for community and neighborhood parks. These standards include 10-50 acres within a 2–5- mile service area for community parks, and 1 1.5-10 acres within a half-mile walking distance (roughly a 10-minute walk) for neighborhood parks. While most Northwest communities have established LOS for these two park types, creating standards for regional parks, pocket parks, trails, and open space remains challenging due to the diverse resources and needs across different communities. Further discussion on these park categories will be provided on pages 108-111. Regarding service standards for parkland distribution, school grounds in Bremerton’s urban area are not formally part of the overall park system. Although school sites may offer open fields or playground equipment, access during the day is restricted due to school use and security concerns. Additionally, after- school schedules prioritize school activities, further limiting access to athletics. The maps on the following pages illustrate the service areas for community and neighborhood parks. City of BremertonParks, Recreation and Open Space Plan101Chapter 4: Needs AnalysisService Areas for Community Parks: 2–5 Mile Driving Distance[2.5MilesCommunity ParksEvergreen Rotary Park Service Area (2 mi.)Lions Park Service Area (2 mi.)N.A.D. Park Service Area (2 mi.)Evergreen Rotary Park Service Area (5 mi.)Lions Park Service Area (5 mi.)N.A.D. Park Service Area (5 mi.)City LimitsUGACentral Kitsap UGAN.A.D.ParkLionsParkEvergreenRotary ParkSee page 102 for explanation of residential service area delineation. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan102 Service Areas for Neighborhood Parks: 1/2 Mile Walking Distance = 10 Min. Walk See page 102 for explanation of residential service area delineation. Chapter 4: Needs Analysis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 6 5 4 7 3 11 9 2 8 1 Matan Park reclassified as Pocket Park due to size City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 103 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis 10-Minute Walk Campaign In 2017, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), The Trust for Public Land, and the Urban Land Institute launched the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, aiming to ensure that every American lives within a half-mile of a quality park. Supported by research showing parks’ benefits—from health and safety to economic and environmental resilience—the campaign has since: • Gained support from over 300 mayors, including Bremerton’s Mayor Wheeler. • Mapped park access across more than 14,000 U.S. cities, highlighting over 100 million people who still lack nearby parks. • Demonstrated that 276 million Americans visit local parks each year, with 74–81% living within walking distance. • Achieved strong public support—around 90% positive sentiment—with key policy and infrastructure investments continuing at the municipal level. • Provided $5 million annually in aid to more than 320 communities to promote equitable access. In 2017, the NRPA—alongside The Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute— launched the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, aiming to ensure every American lives within a 10-minute (half-mile) walk of a high-quality park or green space. Extensive research shows these parks enhance safety, physical and mental health, economic vitality, and resilience to climate impacts like flooding and heat. Graphics from https://www.10minutewalk.org/ City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan104 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis ParkServe® To further advance the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, The Trust for Public Land launched ParkServe® in 2018—an online database that measures park access within a 10-minute walk for over 80% of the U.S. population. Phase 1 of the project includes a standardized inventory of publicly owned parkland across 13,913 cities, towns, and communities. The database excludes golf courses, homeowners association parks, cemeteries, and schoolyards without a formal joint-use agreement with local governments. The ParkServe® platform maps the 10-minute walk service areas for each park and calculates the percentage of residents who live within that distance. Nationally, this percentage ranges from 28% to 100%, with a national average of 54%. Bremerton is making strong progress in park access, with 74% of residents—or approximately 31,600 people—living within a 10-minute walk of a park, according to the latest ParkServe® data. This places the city well above the national urban median of 55% and on par with the 100 most populous U.S. cities. Still, around 11,000 residents remain without nearby green space, underscoring the need for continued investment and equitable expansion. July 7, 2025 Project Areas Page 1 of 2 City Statistics Park Acres Current Bremerton, WA - City Level Report 7,005 All statistical results are aggregated for the listed project areas and their service areas. Serviceareas are based on 10-minute (1/2 mile) walk times from project access points defined for eachproject area and based upon the walkable network. Total Population Served Population Percent Served 44,633 74.4% 33,192 This report was created on July 7, 2025 using the ParkServe® interactive mapping site.It is for informational purposes only. The providers of this report disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including fitnessfor a particular purpose or merchantability, and make no representation that the report is complete, accurate, or error free.Use and reliance on this report is at the sole risk of the party using same.© 2025 Trust for Public Land. Legend City Boundary Parks Service Areas Priority areas for new parks Very high priority High priority Moderate priority City: Bremerton, WA July 7, 2025 Project Areas Page 1 of 2 City Statistics Park Acres Current Bremerton, WA - City Level Report 7,005 All statistical results are aggregated for the listed project areas and their service areas. Serviceareas are based on 10-minute (1/2 mile) walk times from project access points defined for eachproject area and based upon the walkable network. Total Population Served Population Percent Served 44,633 74.4% 33,192 This report was created on July 7, 2025 using the ParkServe® interactive mapping site.It is for informational purposes only. The providers of this report disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including fitnessfor a particular purpose or merchantability, and make no representation that the report is complete, accurate, or error free.Use and reliance on this report is at the sole risk of the party using same. © 2025 Trust for Public Land. Legend City Boundary Parks Service Areas Priority areas for new parks Very high priority High priority Moderate priority City: Bremerton, WA July 7, 2025 Population Total Population This report was created on July 7, 2025 using the ParkServe® interactive mapping site. It is forinformational purposes only. The providers of this report disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including fitnessfor a particular purpose or merchantability, and make no representation that the report is complete, accurate, or error free.Use and reliance on this report is at the sole risk of the party using same. © 2025 Trust for Public Land. Within a 10-minute walk 33,192 Page 2 of 2 Race/Ethnicity White* Black* Asian* Native American* Within a 10-minute walk 20,276 2,084 2,101 317 Pacific Islander*474 Other Race*206 Two or More Races*3,069 Age Children (less than age 20) Adults (age 20 to age 64) Within a 10-minute walk 6,802 21,578 Seniors (age 65 and up)4,817 Households by Income Low income Middle income Within a 10-minute walk 6,181 3,278 High income 3,575 Demographic information is derived from ESRI 2024 Demographic Forecast Block Groups data. Hispanic 4,667 * Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is capturedseparately from race by the U.S. Census) (Generated from urban area median income) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 105 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis This map was generated by ParkServe® to visualize park access across Bremerton and identify areas with the greatest need for new parks. Neighborhoods shaded in purple represent underserved areas where residents lack access to a park within a 10-minute walk. These areas are primarily concentrated in central Bremerton, parts of West Hills, and near East Park, indicating opportunities for improving equitable park access. Some zones, such as those over the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Jackson Park Navy Housing, likely reflect gaps in the standardized dataset. These locations may contain green space that is either restricted or not counted due to a lack of verified public access, highlighting the importance of incorporating local knowledge to refine the data and planning decisions. Looking ahead, Phase 2 of ParkServe® will expand the tool to include detailed information on park amenities, quality, and usage, as well as how well each park contributes to green infrastructure and public health. This enhanced data will support more strategic investment and equitable distribution of parks in communities like Bremerton. Gap Analysis City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan106 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis NRPA’s Park Metrics Comparisons NRPA’s Park Metrics let agencies enter annual data and compare results to industry norms. The Agency Performance Survey covers operations, budgets, staffing, facilities, activities, and policies. Once complete, agencies can generate a Performance Report with filters such as nearby or similar-sized jurisdictions. The following reports compare Bremerton Parks & Recreation with peer jurisdictions nationwide and in the Pacific Northwest, showing the following: • Facilities: Bremerton P&R operates 2 buildings totaling 38,000 sq. ft.—comparable in size to the median, but 3–4 buildings fewer. • Funding: General fund tax support is 8–11% below the national and regional medians. • Non-Tax Revenue: Total annual non-tax revenues are 36–59% below the median. • Parkland: Bremerton P&R has more parks (28 vs. the median of 22–24.5) but much smaller average park size (10.4 acres vs. 20.5–25.7). • Staffing: The department has over 50% fewer non-full-time employees than comparable agencies, and nearly 50% fewer full-time staff dedicated to programming Agency Operations 1 Agency's total annual operating expenditures $6,306,893 $2,575,629 $2,710,315 $3,539,114 $6,306,893 $1,918,575 $5,267,483 $11,079,533 2 Percentage of agency's total operating expenditures for the following categories: a. Parks 38%35%38%NA b. Recreation 15%39%15%NA c. Administration 47%26%47%NA 3 Percentage of agency's total operating expenditures for the following categories: a. Personnel services 33%64%33%59% b. Operating expenses 50%35%50%32% c. Capital expenses not in CP 17%1%17%9% 4 Percentage of agency's total operating expenditures from the following sources: a. general fund tax support 55%63%55%66% b. Dedicated levies 2%5%2%2% c, Earned/generated revenue 37%27%37%29% d. Other dedicated taxes 0%1%0%0% e. Sponsorships 2%2%2%1% f. Grants 4%2%4%2% 5 Agency's total annual non-tax revenues $2,046,668 $428,914 $603,496 $1,030,275 $2,046,668 $507,789 $1,697,891 $5,738,998 Bremerton P&R Department 226 jurisdictions in the US with populations between 20-50K Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile Bremerton P&R Department 11 jurisdictions in the Pacific NW with populations between 20-50K Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 107 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis Effectiveness 6 Operating expenditures per capita $139.25 $62.04 $123.97 $237.98 $139.25 $25.35 $62.69 $130.63 7 Operating expenditures per acre of parkland $8,302.98 $3,453.00 $5,106.00 $6,430.00 $8,302.98 $5,189.00 $17,328.00 $25,342.00 8 Operating expenditures per acres of parks and non-park sites $7,482.94 $3,110.00 $3,914.00 $6,026.00 $7,482.94 $5,071.00 $15,248.00 $23,745.00 9 Acres of parks per 1,000 residents 6.45 11.3 16.2 22.7 6.45 12.6 16.1 24.2 10 Number of acres per park 10.43 16.4 20.5 28.3 10.43 24.7 25.7 31.9 Workload Number of individual parks or non-park sites the department/agency maintains and/or has management responsibility over: a. Total number of parks 28 22 24.5 30.3 28 18 22 28 b. Total number of acres 292 432 513 816 292 272 644 829 c. Total number of non-park sites 12 1 4.5 10.3 12 1 4 16 d. Total number of non-park acres 32 8.3 24 77 32 3 22 82 Total number of parks + non-park sites (a+c)40 23 29 40.6 40 19 26 44 Total number of parks + non-park sites (b+d)324 441.5 537 893 224 275 666 911 Number of acres of designed & natural open space for which the department has management responsibility over or maintains 324 330 476.1 857.3 375 44 243 478 a. Designed 196 225.5 301.3 455 196 44 243 478 b. Natural 128 104.5 174.8 402.3 128 NA NA NA Number of buildings and the square footage of the buildings operated by the agency: a. Number of operated buildings 2 3 5 8 2 5 6 9 b. Square footage of operated buildings 38,000 27,000 40,000 64,000 38,000 19,894 25,745 94,775 Personnel Number of funded employees at your agency: a. Number of full-time employees 24 15 18 20 24 15 32 36 b. Number of non-full-time employees 20 20 44 99 20 45 70 154 c. Total annual hours worked by non-full-time employees 19,000 6,578 20,775 43,743 19,000 21,450 34,884 52,550 d. Total number full-time equivelent employees (FTEs)33 20 28.4 34.1 33 25.5 38 77 Percentage of total FTEs involved in the following operational areas: a. Administration 19 14 19 13 b. Operations/Maintenance 56 46 56 35 c. Programmers 17 31 17 44 d. Capital development 8 4 8 5 e. Other 0 5 0 3 Number of volunteers and annual hours worked by the volunteers at the agency: a. Number of volunteers 72 90 125 292 72 91 193 537 b. Total hours worked by volunteers 864 456 3932 9079 864 2531 2921 5773 Upper Quartile Bremerton P&R Department ** jurisdictions in the Pacific NW with populations between 20-50K 11 Median Upper Quartile Lower Quartile Median Bremerton P&R Department ** jurisdictions in the US with populations between 20-50K Lower Quartile 15 16 12 13 14 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan108 “Create more sporting venue areas for youth sports and make it available to youth organizations.” --- Park Survey Results, 2025 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis The following pages discuss the challenges and needs in more detail for each park category as well as recreation programs and facilities. Regional and Community Parks Regional and community parks typically are larger than 10 acres and contain a mixture of active and passive recreation opportunities including athletic facilities and walking trails. Bremerton has one regional park (Pendergast) and three community parks (Evergreen Rotary, Lions, and N.A.D). These four parks make up 65% of the city’s park systems acreage. Evergreen Rotary, Lions, and Pendergast, along with the downtown Memorial Plaza and Harborside Fountain Park, are the most heavily visited pieces of recreational real estate within Bremerton. In recent years two community parks have been upgraded to better meet the needs of the greatest number of people. The 2011 renovation of Lions Park and 2014 inclusive playground at Evergreen Rotary Park are examples of how the addition of a waterfront loop trail and high quality playground can increase the draw of a community park to serve a large swath of the city’s population. Park System Discussion Planned improvements to Pendergast Regional Park (turfing the soccer fields, installing a new restroom near the soccer fields, and overlaying the 470-stall parking lot are the most immediate needs at the park, however, we can not forget that the rest of the park will need attention sooner. A separate master plan for the rest of the facility will need to become a priority as competition within the region from new and improved outdoor athletic venues/amenities is continuing to take away revenues and an economic impact to our community from sports tourism. Redesigning the concession/restroom building and play equipment area as well as turfing the softball infields will drive increased use and satisfaction with these facilities as well as contribute to the support of our local businesses. Distribution of regional and community parks within Bremerton is an issue that should be addressed in the long term. West Bremerton holds the city’s only dog park and demand for a second dog park facility on the East side is strong. Community parks typically contain youth and adult athletic facilities. Bremerton has reduced the number of youth ballfields in its inventory with the redesign of Lions and Kiwanis parks. The loss of three youth ballfields has been absorbed to some extent by the increased use and scheduling of school ballfields for youth games and practice. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 109 “Keep free admittance to our beautiful parks.” “With global climate change we will need more spaces to keep cool in summer, such as splash pads.” “Add electric vehicle chargers to the parks.” --- Park Survey Comment, 2025 Neighborhood Parks Bremerton has eight neighborhood parks that, combined with eleven pocket parks, create the backbone of the city’s park system, as they are located close to where people live. Neighborhood parks should be accessible within a half-mile walk, avoiding the need for motorized transportation. Quality neighborhood parks are essential to attracting young families to the city and to fostering investment in nearby housing stock. In recent years, Manette, Kiwanis, Kitsap Lake, Warren Ave. and Lulu D. Haddon parks have all been renovated. The acreage standard for neighborhood parks in Bremerton is a minimum of 1.5 acres in size. (In many jurisdictions the minimum is 3.0 acres.) This amount of acreage allows for a mix of close-to-home activities typically including a small shelter for gatherings, playground, smaller sports court, and a lawn that often doubles as a youth athletic field. Challenges for Bremerton’s neighborhood parks include being undersized or that available space is heavily weighted toward open space athletic fields. Warren Avenue Park is a 1.89- acre neighborhood park; however. The bulk of its space is occupied by a crucial youth football field, leaving little space for neighborhood gatherings or unorganized child/family play. Even with recent additions of a playground and shelter, the usable space outside of the playfield is limited. Manette Park is another neighborhood park with limited green space due to an athletic field. Sports fields are more typically found clustered in larger community parks and Manette’s dominates much of the available green space and parking as users are typically from outside the neighborhood. Expansion of undersized neighborhood parks is recommended to better meet close-to-home recreation needs. While school grounds help to fulfill some of the needs for neighborhood outdoor recreation, aesthetic values are lower and access more restricted than in a Chapter 4: Needs Analysis neighborhood park setting. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan110 Trails Sidewalks and bike lanes are addressed in the city’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan at http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us/ DocumentCenter/View/840/Non-Motorized- Transportation-Plan-PDF Key elements include the Port Washington Narrows (Bridge to Bridge) “Investment in the health of our city means prioritizing multi-modal access… Parks and Rec is uniquely poised to provide our community members of all ages with opportunity.” “If I could add anything to Bremerton parks it would be a pump track hands down. Somewhere kids can really learn to ride. The walking paths like at Lions are often so crowded it’s tough for small kids to navigate them while learning to ride a bike.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Pocket Parks Bremerton has eleven pocket parks, defined generally as parks that are smaller than 0.5 acres and provide a specific need such as a viewpoint, plaza, or small playground. They typically serve a localized area and may provide a special feature such as beach access or a memorial. Pocket parks are too small to serve as neighborhood parks owing to lack of green space and limited space for amenities. In some areas they serve as surrogate neighborhood parks where a larger park is not available within easy walking distance. In recent years Smith Nature Play Park has been renovated, and Lillian & James Walker Park has been developed as a multi- purpose stormwater management and beach access site. Pocket parks have low economy of scale for maintenance, and the city should use caution prior to acquiring additional pocket parks. Existing pocket park inventory should be reviewed to ensure each property is making a contribution to the overall park system in line trail connecting East and West Bremerton and widened sidewalks on Pacific Avenue to create a connection between downtown and Evergreen Rotary Park. Loop trails and pathways providing exercise, walking, and beach viewing opportunities within city parks are a priority for citizens responding to the last four PROS update surveys. Incorporation of improved interior trails in Lions, Kiwanis, Blueberry, Lulu D. Haddon, Madrona, and Stephenson Canyon parks have increased the usage of these facilities. Walking the loop trail at Haddon Park may be the most popular activity at this 3-acre site. Heavy usage of newly developed interior trails in city parks and natural areas calls out the need to create additional trail improvements within N.A.D Park and Forest Ridge Park. Creating clearly marked loop trails with attractive interpretive and directional signage will help Bremerton citizens make better and more frequent use of the city’s undeveloped parks and natural areas. This plan supports the citizen-driven effort to create a connecting trail between Kitsap Lake and Jarstad Park. This proposed trail system contains excellent wildlife viewing opportunities in addition to a forested setting with mild elevation gains that can help walkers increase fitness levels. The city and county jointly funded and completed a feasibility study in 2018. Chapter 4: Needs Analysis City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 111 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” --- John Muir, Founder of the Sierra Club Natural Areas There are no typical acreage standards for natural areas, as each community has its unique geography containing lands worthy of protection for preservation of wildlife corridors, separators between development, water quality, and enjoyment of nature. Bremerton has designated Madrona Trails, Kitsap Lake Wetlands, N.A.D. Marine Park, and Stephenson Canyon as natural areas. While N.A.D. and Forest Ridge parks contain tracts of undeveloped natural lands, their designation as “parks” opens future use of these lands to development with active facilities. Currently Bremerton has 111 acres of natural land area and 153 acres of natural land holding a park designation. This figure does not include the 8,400 acre Bremerton Watershed, which is protected from development; in addition, selective logging and lack of authorized public access place it in a different category than Parks & Recreation Department natural lands. Bremerton should use GIS mapping, combined with voluntary negotiations with developers, to identify future natural areas that have the potential for ecological preservation and public use for nature trails. Parks staff should continue to work with Public Works and interested citizens to make portions of the Watershed from Jarstad Park to the Kitsap Lake area available for appropriate use. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan112 Chapter 4: Needs Analysis Recreation Facilities & Programs Distribution of recreational facilities within Bremerton is an issue that should be addressed in long term planning. Facilities like the Sheridan Park Community Center, Senior Center, and Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center are concentrated in East Bremerton. Residents appreciate the Sheridan Park Community Center and Senior Center, while recognizing that both facilities have structural limitations and are in need of extensive renovation or eventual replacement. The non- profit sector has stepped in to meet some of the demand with construction of the Youth Wellness Center in East Bremerton, the development of the Marvin Williams Recreation Center downtown, and the expansion/remodel of the YMCA to include the Jarstad Aquatic complex. The immediate path forward is likely to include cooperative agreements with management of the non-profit facilities and the Bremerton School District to maximize recreational opportunities for citizens. Simultaneously, capital funding should be aggressively pursued to address ADA and structural issues at the Sheridan Park Community Center and Senior Center or to evaluate the potential combination of the two at a separate location. For discussion on Recreation Programs see page 78. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 113 “We have a serious shortage of pickleball courts in Kitsap County.” “Bremerton lost its roller rink in 2017, we have a lot of roller skaters that need somewhere nice to skate! An outdoor covered rink would be awesome for serving the community.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Level of Service Summary Level of Service (LOS) standards will become even more challenging to obtain in the future due to projected increases in population and demand for housing resulting in lack of available land for parks and recreation. Based on the City’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, the population for Bremerton and its associated Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) in 2044 is projected to increase by over 23,000 additional residents for a total of 76,624 residents. While Bremerton has a solid land base of 292 acres of park property, not all residents are currently covered within the desired LOS distance and many of the parks do not meet the minimum size standard of 1.5 acres for neighborhood parks and 10 acres for community parks. While progress has been made since 2007 to maximize the recreational utility of older parks through extensive grant- funded renovations, there are still compelling needs to expand existing neighborhood parks that have a footprint smaller than 1.5 acres and to identify potential neighborhood park sites illustrated in the gap analysis. This Plan identifies service gaps in parkland distribution throughout Bremerton. To help address the need for future parkland, the City should continue to pursue grants, land donations, trades, bequests, life estates, and other non-traditional acquisition methods. Any lands received through donation should be of appropriate size, location, and condition to effectively address the identified service gaps. Chapter 4: Needs Analysis City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan114 Maintenance Challenges Amid Growing Houseless Population & Increased Vandalism Bremerton has fewer maintenance staff than comparable jurisdictions—just 11 people responsible for maintaining 319 acres of parks, plazas, natural areas, streetscapes, and special facilities. Not only is the department understaffed, but the growing houseless population has also transformed how staff approach their work. Employees currently spend about 100 hours each week addressing issues such as encampments, vandalism, drug paraphernalia, and situations where individuals lock themselves inside restrooms. These challenges are compounded by the fact that maintenance personnel do not have the background to safely and effectively engage with individuals experiencing psychological issues or mental illness, making it difficult for them to focus on the core responsibilities they were hired for—park maintenance. In some cases, staff will clean a restroom in the morning only to find it trashed by the afternoon, which affects staff morale and contributes to public perceptions that facilities are neglected, despite the significant effort invested each day. The city of Bremerton has recently contracted with Commonstreet who was brought in to help the city enforce their anti-camping ordinance. They’re also working to respond to citizen/ staff reports, houseless-related issues, and to connect individuals with the proper resources. Chapter 4: Needs Analysis City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 115 Chapter 5: Action Plan 5 ACTION PLAN The following chapter includes Capital Facilities Plans (CFP’s) and implementation strategies to fund the CFP’s and assist with the ongoing maintenance of the assets held by Bremerton’s parks and recreation system. A CFP is a list of anticipated park and facility projects that includes descriptions, priorities, potential funding sources, and estimated costs. The near-term, 6-year CFP details projects that are more likely to proceed within that timeframe, have identified funding, and/or are ranked as priority community projects. Most of these projects involve redeveloping existing neighborhood and community parks, as well as repair and renovation efforts. This list reflects public input and citizen interest in renovating and maintaining current facilities. While there is high demand for an indoor roller-skating rink and more indoor pickleball courts, these are more appropriate for commercial ventures. A long-term, 20-year project list identifies park renovation projects and new facilities needed to meet the demand of the expected population growth and expansion into unincorporated Kitsap County. See Appendix F for further information on Financing Options. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 116 6-Year Renovation and Capital Facilities Plan Spreadsheet continues on facing page Chapter 5: Action Plan Park Site Project Description Priority Funding Who Benefits Most Why Do It Cost Est. Kitsap Lake Park Complete park renovation including automatic irrigation and accessible playground. High Grant, REET Community, Neighbors Substandard $300,000 Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center Complete building & pool assessment. High Grant Region Substandard $300,000 NAD Marine Park Seal off the large, enclosed bunker. High General Fund Taxpayers, Neighbors Risk Management $30,000 Manette Park Install acoustic wrap on the fencing to reduce court noise.High REET Neighbors Substandard $5,000 Pendergast Regional Park Implement Phase 2 Master Plan to include: 2 synthetic-turf soccer fields; New restroom at soccer fields ; Overlay parking lot; Picnic shelter; Concession/restroom building renovation; Accessible pathways; New playground. Relamp parking lot. High Grant, REET, Donation Region Substandard $6,000,000 Off-leash Dog Park Develop a centralized off-leash dog park on existing city-owned land (location to be determined).High Grant, REET, Donation Community Equity $200,000 Downtown Fountains Repair and line concrete waterways; Upgrade mechanical and control systems; Renovate landscaping.High REET, General Fund, Lodging Tax Region, Taxpayers Inefficient, Preservation $900,000 Forest Ridge Park Install entry gate; Develop and implement Master Plan to include: Formalized trails and signage; Playground replacement; Restroom replacement; Removal of excess asphalt; Park lawn; Cabin renovation. Procure arborist to monitor health of forest prone to root rot. High Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $1,500,000 Haddon Park Remove and replace the fence and dead/dying trees along 15th Street. Consider a community garden and an additional accessible pathway entering the park at 15th/Lafayette. Medium Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $80,000 Urban Forest Management Plan Implement Urban Forest Management Plan recommendations to prune or remove risk trees identified within the park system. Est. $50k/year. Medium General Fund Taxpayers Risk Management $300,000 Sheridan Park Community Center/ Bremerton Senior Center/Park Maintenance Facility Assessment Assess the feasibility of a shared facility that leverages department consolidated personnel and assets at a single location. The study should include the needs of each division within the department and evaluate existing community facilities that the city could acquire. Also, include a brief analysis comparing the costs of maintaining existing facilities versus building a new one. Medium REET, General Fund Region, Community Substandard $250,000 Pump Track Develop a pump track on existing city-owned land (location to be determined).Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $400,000 Splash Pad Install a splash pad at an existing city-owned park (location to be determined).Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region Substandard $400,000 NAD Park Develop and implement Master Plan to include: Improved parking/pedestrian access; Replace playground/shelter/restroom; Accessible pathways; Fencing; Formalized trails and signage. Develop Forest Management Plan to assess impact of disc golf on health of forest. Determine long-term viability of log cabin. Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $1,800,000 Lions Park Upgrade park with: Coal Dock Removal and Boat Launch Replacement; Improve overall park drainage; Reconstruct basketball court to drain; Retrofit tennis court paving along sloped edges and replace fencing; Overlay boat launch parking lot; Upgrade field lighting; Replace south restroom; Install non-motorized water craft amenities (e.g. kayak/canoe storage rack). Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $1,335,000 Evergreen Rotary Park Upgrade park with: Underground utilities; Parking lot overlay w/ improved accessibility to boat launch; New main shelter; Replacement of playground grass surfacing ($100k); Install non-motorized water craft amenities (e.g. kayak/canoe storage rack). Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Community Substandard $1,170,000 Blueberry Park Renovate permeable perimeter walking path.Medium Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $50,000 Cumulative 6-Year Total $15,020,000Items highlighted in red are designated a higher priority. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 117 Chapter 5: Action Plan The “Who” and “Why” columns help the reader understand why projects were chosen, and why they cannot be simply prioritized. Some of the beneficiary categories are geographical: Neighbors, Community, Region. Special Interest Group is a category indicating participation in a relatively restricted activity or situation: dog owners, organized team players, senior citizens, etc. The “Why” categories should be relatively self-explanatory, except perhaps for Equity, which is used to designate projects that address a geographical imbalance of services. High priority projects are advised to commence between 2026 and 2029. Medium priority projects are recommended to be underway in the years 2030-2031. All CFP projects are subject to available funding including local match for grants. “We need to maintain and improve what we have, and better integrate parks within neighborhoods and the city fabric.” --- Park Survey Comments, 2025 Park SiteProject Description Priority Funding Who Benefits Most Why Do It Cost Est. Kitsap Lake ParkComplete park renovation including automatic irrigation and accessible playground. High Grant, REET Community, Neighbors Substandard $300,000 Glenn Jarstad Aquatic CenterComplete building & pool assessment. High Grant Region Substandard $300,000 NAD Marine Park Seal off the large, enclosed bunker. High General Fund Taxpayers, Neighbors Risk Management $30,000 Manette ParkInstall acoustic wrap on the fencing to reduce court noise.High REET Neighbors Substandard $5,000 Pendergast Regional Park Implement Phase 2 Master Plan to include: 2 synthetic-turf soccer fields; New restroom at soccer fields; Overlay parking lot; Picnic shelter; Concession/restroom building renovation; Accessible pathways; New playground. Relamp parking lot. High Grant, REET, Donation Region Substandard $6,000,000 Off-leash Dog ParkDevelop a centralized off-leash dog park on existing city-owned land (location to be determined).High Grant, REET, Donation Community Equity $200,000 Downtown Fountains Repair and line concrete waterways; Upgrade mechanical and control systems; Renovate landscaping.High REET, General Fund, Lodging Tax Region, Taxpayers Inefficient, Preservation $900,000 Forest Ridge Park Install entry gate; Develop and implement Master Plan to include: Formalized trails and signage; Playground replacement; Restroom replacement; Removal of excess asphalt; Park lawn; Cabin renovation. Procure arborist to monitor health of forest prone to root rot. High Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $1,500,000 Haddon Park Remove and replace the fence and dead/dying trees along 15th Street. Consider a community garden and an additional accessible pathway entering the park at 15th/Lafayette. Medium Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $80,000 Urban Forest Management PlanImplement Urban Forest Management Plan recommendations to prune or remove risk trees identified within the park system. Est. $50k/year. Medium General Fund Taxpayers Risk Management $300,000 Sheridan Park Community Center/ Bremerton Senior Center/Park Maintenance Facility Assessment Assess the feasibility of a shared facility that leverages department consolidated personnel and assets at a single location. The study should include the needs of each division within the department and evaluate existing community facilities that the city could acquire. Also, include a brief analysis comparing the costs of maintaining existing facilities versus building a new one. Medium REET, General Fund Region, Community Substandard $250,000 Pump TrackDevelop a pump track on existing city-owned land (location to be determined).Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $400,000 Splash PadInstall a splash pad at an existing city-owned park (location to be determined).Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region Substandard $400,000 NAD Park Develop and implement Master Plan to include: Improved parking/pedestrian access; Replace playground/shelter/restroom; Accessible pathways; Fencing; Formalized trails and signage. Develop Forest Management Plan to assess impact of disc golf on health of forest. Determine long-term viability of log cabin. Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $1,800,000 Lions Park Upgrade park with: Coal Dock Removal and Boat Launch Replacement; Improve overall park drainage; Reconstruct basketball court to drain; Retrofit tennis court paving along sloped edges and replace fencing; Overlay boat launch parking lot; Upgrade field lighting; Replace south restroom; Install non-motorized water craft amenities (e.g. kayak/canoe storage rack). Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Special Interest Groups Substandard $1,335,000 Evergreen Rotary Park Upgrade park with: Underground utilities; Parking lot overlay w/ improved accessibility to boat launch; New main shelter; Replacement of playground grass surfacing ($100k); Install non-motorized water craft amenities (e.g. kayak/canoe storage rack). Medium Grant, REET, Donation Region, Community Substandard $1,170,000 Blueberry ParkRenovate permeable perimeter walking path.Medium Grant, REET, Donation Neighbors Substandard $50,000 Cumulative 6-Year Total $15,020,000Items highlighted in red are designated a higher priority. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 118 Capital Facilities Planning Capital facility planning is essential for several reasons. First, to remedy substandard conditions that exist within current parks and recreation facilities; second to respond to park improvement requests identified through the PROS planning process; and third to anticipate park needs that may come about owing to annexation or changes in population as a result of denser urban development occurring over time. The 6-year CFP continues the 2020 PROS planning effort to renovate older parks to upgrade their attractiveness and maintainability. Parks that undergo this type of investment (e.g. Manette, Evergreen Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Blueberry, Haddon) typically see increased usage, user- satisfaction and higher levels of volunteer activity than sites that haven’t been renovated. A portion of the 6-year CFP responds to user-group needs such as replacing the boat launch at Kitsap Lake Park, development of a centralized dog park and turfing the soccer fields at Pendergast Regional Park, which will provide improved access and playability and allow Pendergast to fulfill its mission as a year- round regional athletic complex capable of attracting and hosting large tournaments. Other near-term CFP projects include master planning city-owned land located in underserved areas as neighborhood parks, and reducing ongoing maintenance costs by upgrading the well-used downtown fountains. The 20-year CFP (facing page) addresses deterioration of recreation facilities like the 1940’s era Sheridan Park Community Center and Bremerton Senior Center which are both heavily used, have inadequate parking, are in need of ADA improvements and a host of energy efficiency and user comfort upgrades. The 6-year CFP proposes a feasibility study to plan for a replacement facility to serve Bremerton’s growing community long-term and the 20-year CFP proposes implementing this plan. In addition to continuing to renovate existing parks, the long-term CFP addresses current gaps in the city’s neighborhood park system. This includes enlarging parks that are undersized for their stated mission and acquiring or developing city-owned land that is located in underserved areas into neighborhood parks. Chapter 5: Action Plan City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 119 20-Year Capital Facilities Plan Chapter 5: Action Plan Park Site Project Description Bataan Park Develop a Master Plan to guide the site renovation, including ADA access, retaining walls, and park amenities such as paved parking, irrigation, single restroom and a small play area. Pendergast Regional Park Develop and implement a Master Plan to include: Continuous perimeter pathway; Overlay parking lot; New picnic shelter; New restroom at ballfields; New playground w/ splash pad; Synthetic-turf 3 existing ballfields; Upgrade dog park; Re-lamp softball fields (convert to LED); Improve drainage adjacent to indoor soccer building; Improve maintenance yard. New Park Acreage in Underserved Areas As opportunities allow, acquire land in underserved areas to improve equitable park access. Community Recreation Center Develop a community center to include community youth, adult, and senior recreation needs. NAD Marine Park Stabilize shoreline and hillside; Upgrade ADA access where feasible from parking to shoreline; Upgrade water access for non-motorized boating; Consider restroom; Install interpretive signage. East Park Develop & implement a Master Plan that includes: ADA access improvements; Picnic shelter: New restroom: New play area with a potential splash pad; Possible amphitheater: Regrading of the south parcel to fit a pump track or sports court. Ivy Green Cemetery Replace perimeter fence and entry sign; Remove disruptive trees and repair gravesites and roadway; Develop Master Plan to include potential relocation of maintenance facility to southeast corner to allow room for a columbarium wall, restroom, and parking area. Evergreen Rotary Park Overlay parking lots; Install street parking along 13th St.; Replace south seawall; Work with Farmer's Market to design and construct site improvements to better accommodate market operation. Tracyton Forested Property Consider trailhead and neighborhood park amenities (e.g. restroom, parking, shelter) at city-owned property in coordination with the Department of Public Works. Kitsap Lake Park Install elevated interpretive trail through wetlands around south end of lake; Remove and replace bulkhead. Kiwanis Park Install artificial turf at soccer goal mouths and replace perimeter fencing. Roto Vista Park Enhance park access by installing new signage and a pathway from the bridge to the water with new stairs. Install park entry and interpretive signage. Bachmann Park Enhance landscaping; Repave plaza; Upgrade site furniture; Install water meter for drinking fountain; Evaluate need for safety railing along plaza wall. Lent Landing Replace gazebo, stairs/railing, and site furniture; Install interpretive signage; Upgrade park landscaping; Address stormwater concerns. Manette Park Replace old chainlink fencing at east and south border; Consider windscreen on fencing to reduce court noise. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 120 Capital Project Funding The following pages include a menu of options to fund the CFP’s and assist with the ongoing maintenance of the park & recreation system. In recent years Bremerton’s standard template has been to apply for multiple grants and seek service club donations to augment city dollars available from the Parks Construction Capital Fund. The Parks Construction Capital Fund revenue sources are typically real estate excise tax (REET) from land sale proceeds and donations. We recognize that park and recreation endeavors face competing interests in a time of diminished tax resources for municipalities and that community dialogue and involvement is needed prior to implementing of funding mechanisms. Recreation & Conservation Office Grants Most RCO grants require a 1:1 match for the amount of cash received. The Parks and Recreation Department has been creative in past projects by using grants from other sources to match RCO dollars. This method was used in the re-development of Lulu D. Haddon, Kitsap Lake and Kiwanis Park(s). RCO grants are highly competitive; typically the top 20 to 25 percent of projects are funded on a statewide basis. RCO grants can be used for acquisition, redevelopment and new park development. See Appendix F for further discussion of RCO grants. Community Development Block Grants Block Grants have been used as part of the funding package to develop Evergreen Rotary, Lions, Blueberry, Kiwanis and Haddon Parks. A $172,000 Block Grant was the sole funding source for developing Lillian & James Walker Park. Department of Ecology L.I.D. Grants DOE Grants can be applied for when a project contains low impact development (LID) techniques that contribute to the health of Puget Sound’s water quality. These grants typically require a 25% match and are limited to funding project elements that have an impact on water quality. Ecology grants have been used in the redevelopment of Lions, Kiwanis and Blueberry Park(s) and for the Lillian and James Walker land acquisition. Chapter 5: Action Plan City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 121 DNR Forestry Grants Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Urban and Community Forestry Grants are capped at $15,000 and currently include two categories: Community Forestry Assistance planning grants and Tree City USA tree planting & maintenance grants (which must have a demonstrated positive impact on Puget Sound water quality and/ or shoreline habitat). A Community Forestry Assistance grant was used in 2019 to develop a Forest Management Plan to identify risk trees in six forested parks (Evergreen Rotary, NAD, NAD Marine, Forest Ridge, Stephenson, and Madrona Trails). Tree planting grants have been used to increase the tree canopy at Evergreen Rotary, Blueberry and Lions Park(s). Service Club Participation The Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary (Bremerton & East Bremerton) and Soroptimist Clubs have all contributed hard cash and work parties toward capital projects. Donations have ranged between $3,000 and $100,000 per club on various projects. Donations from Park Support Groups & Community Non-Profits Capital, labor and materials donations have been received from non-profits and to a lesser extent from local businesses toward Park capital projects. Recent significant donations include Habitat for Humanity coordinating the Bataan Park shelter construction and Our Lady Star of the Sea facilitating a major donation toward Kiwanis Park re-development. In recent years community members from the Manette Neighborhood collaborated with the Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) to act as a fiscal agent enabling IRS tax deductibility for all donations throughout the 1+ years of fundraising. Collaborating with KCF also facilitated grant applications to community non-profit organizations, i.e. Port Madison Enterprises, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, and the Suquamish Tribe. The Bremerton Senior Center has a strong support group known as SUMS (Seniors Uncovering Money Solutions) which has funded numerous projects including parking lot overlay, new flooring for offices, a stage and entryway as well as office equipment and furnishings. In 2016 the Bremerton Parks Foundation was formed and recently awarded a $6,500 grant for Lulu D. Haddon Park (2025) and a $10,000 grant for Kitsap Lake Park (2025), each awarded through a competitive grant process. General Obligation Bonds GO Bonds require a 60% supermajority at the ballot box prior to issuance. A project funded by GO bonding needs to have overwhelming public support for passage. Revenue Bonds Revenue bonds may be issued when a new facility has a guaranteed stream of income over operating expenses. In most instances the city’s general fund serves as the backstop to the revenue stream should the pro-forma of the project not turn out as projected. Real Estate Excise Tax Proceeds REET is collected as a percentage of the real estate transactions within the city and can be used for Public Works and Park capital projects. REET tends to rise and fall depending upon the strength of the local economy and therefore is not a predictable long-term funding source. The Chapter 5: Action Plan City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 122 city currently has long term financing obligations coming out of annual REET collection which constrains the availability of REET dollars for park projects. REET is the largest single funding source for municipalities on a state wide basis for park construction. There are cities that automatically designate a percentage of annual REET collection toward park improvement. Assessment of Impact Fees or SEPA Mitigation Fees Currently the city does not collect fees under growth management of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for park purposes. Ordinances enacting collection of these fees can be viewed as anti-growth and must be finely crafted to obtain political support and stand up to legal challenge. The amount collected in any given year is dependent on the level of new development that takes place within the city. Uses of the fees must be reasonably related to the impacts caused by the project they are collected from. Funding Sources for Maintenance & Operations Levy Lid Lift A levy lid lift requires a 50% plus 1 margin at the ballot box. Levy Lid Lift proceeds can be used to fund ongoing maintenance and/or capital projects. Previous attempts (2007) to pass a Parks levy package were unsuccessful. Strong citizen support and a well-honed package of how the monies will be used are needed for a levy lift to be successful. Community Volunteerism Volunteerism currently makes a significant contribution toward maintenance of the parks system. Forest Ridge Park, Kiwanis Park, Lions Park, Evergreen Rotary, Blueberry Park and N.A.D. Park each benefit from ongoing volunteer work. There are opportunities to expand these efforts. Volunteer programs typically have ancillary costs including materials, staff time for organization/oversight and recognition that needs to be factored in. Revenue Generating Leases (potential non park land use) Revenue leases offer a tradeoff where the City allows a piece of park property to be developed by a private party in exchange for a fee. The fee collected is then dedicated toward maintenance of the Park System. These leases often work from a base annual rent plus a percentage of gross profit generated off of the leased property. Lease of park property in Bremerton must follow the Park Protection Act requiring a unanimous vote of city council following a report from the Parks & Recreation Commission on the lease proposal. This high bar means any lease proposal must be carefully crafted and have clear benefit over and above the impact to the park system as a whole. In Chapter 5: Action Plan City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 123 2015 the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission updated their real estate policy to allow similar lease arrangements to augment their operating revenue. Leasing of Park Sites for Recreation Purposes Leases or concession agreements of this nature keep the property in a recreational use that is consistent with Bremerton’s park system. However the lessee assumes the maintenance of the leased land thereby reducing the overall maintenance cost burden on the Parks & Recreation Department. Examples of this type of lease can be found at Smith Park wherein KCR is responsible for maintenance and utility costs of the park, however the park remains open to the general public. Other lease examples for recreation purposes include the Bremerton Sports Center at Pendergast Regional Park. This lease agreement includes hours of use in the facility as well as payment. The Bremerton Ice Center lease agreement also provides hours of use to the city. Chapter 5: Action Plan Leasing of Park Sites for Public Utilities In 2019 the City entered into a cell phone tower lease at Forest Ridge Park which generates monthly payments that are earmarked for maintaining and improving the park. Conservation Futures In 1971 Washington State granted the authority for a Conservation Futures tax levy which provides authority to participating counties to levy an amount not more than 6.25-cents per $1,000 of assessed value of all taxable property. The revenue collected from the tax may only be used to acquire land for the purposes of preserving land in it’s natural state (as much as possible) for outdoor recreation with up to 15% set aside for maintenance. Currently Bremerton does not have any natural lands purchased with Kitsap County’s Conservation Futures Program taxation mechanism. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 124 This page left intentionally blank City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 125 6 APPENDICES A. Park Facilities Matrix B. Community Feedback C. Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Open Space Goals D. Supplemental Trail Maps E. Financing Options F. Additional Policy Considerations G. Public Outreach Exhibits H. Adopting Ordinance Chapter 6: Appendices City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 126 Appendix A: Park Facilities Matrix Appendix A: Park Facilities Matrix AcresPlaygroundShelter/GazeboTables/BenchesDrinking FountainTrails/PathwaysRestroomSoftball FieldsSoccer/FootballBasketballTennisWater AccessBoat RampParking SpacesSpecial Features/Notes 1 Pendergast Regional Park 1199 Union Ave.50.29 ●●●●☼☼●479 Dog Park, Indoor Soccer Center Total Acres 50.29 2 Evergreen Rotary Park 1500 Park Ave.10.31 ●●●●●●● ●●75 Farmer's Market (Thurs. 4-7 pm May-Oct) 3 Lions Park 251 Lebo Blvd.17.04 ●●●●●●☼●☼●●185 1,900 linear ft. of shoreline; .7 mi. loop path 4 N.A.D. Park 6002 Kitsap Way 50.87 ●●● ●●●5 Disc Golf Course Total Acres 78.22 5 Blueberry Park 737 Sylvan Way 6.90 ●●●●●●12 Community P-patch & Demonstration Gardens 6 East Park Schley & Homer Jones 3.39 ●●●●66 Skatepark, Aquatic Center, Ice Arena, YMCA 7 Forest Ridge Park 3100 1st St & Carol Arends Pkwy 21.01 ● ●●●●●8 Approx. 0.25 mi. rustic forested trail 8 Haddon Park 15th & Lafayette Ave.3.09 ● ●●●●●7 0.25 mi. walking track 9 Kitsap Lake Park 1978 Price Rd.2.00 ●● ●●●43 10 Kiwanis Park 1701 5th St.3.58 ●●●●●● ●-0.5 mi. paved trail; Embankment slide 11 Manette Park 1136 Nipsic Ave.1.70 ●●●●●●☼●●35 Adjacent to Bremerton Senior Center 12 Matan Park 2220 Anderson St.0.37 ●●●●●●- 13 Warren Ave. Playfield 1017 Warren Ave.1.89 ●● ●☼☼35 Youth-only fields Total Acres 43.93 ☼ = Lighted Fields 14 9th St. Mini Park 9th & Shore Dr.0.10 ●●- 15 Arvon Park 1512 Arvon St.0.24 ●●3 16 Bachmann Park 206 Shore Dr.0.15 ●●●6 Over water viewing shelter 17 Bataan Park 1827 Sylvan Way 0.83 ●●10 18 Lent Landing Park 425 Lebo Blvd.1.18 ●●●11 Wooden gazebo 19 Lillian A. & James Walker Park 2310 19th Street 0.74 ●●●0 Stormwater LID Demonstration Site 20 Lower Roto Vista Park N. end of Elizabeth St.0.74 ●●-Stairs required to access park 21 Pat Carey Vista Tracyton Beach Rd.0.21 ●●12 Viewpoint 22 Sheridan Park 629 Lebo Blvd 0.78 ●●-Across street from Community Center 23 Smith Nature Play Park 1198 Elizabeth Ave.1.14 ●●●7 Certified Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Total Acres 6.11 24 1st Street Plaza 102 Pacific Ave.0.06 ●-Outdoor seating area 25 Harborside Fountain Park 251 1st St.2.21 ●●●-Naval History Museum, Fountains 26 Kitsap Conference Center Washington Ave. (1st to 2nd)1.37 ●-Fountains 27 Louis Mentor Boardwalk 2nd & Washington Ave.0.72 ●● ●●-Access to USS Turner Joy Museum 28 Memorial Plaza Pacific Ave. (1st to Burwell)1.10 ●-Fountains, Sculptures, Historical Signage 29 Whitey Domstad 1101 Wheaton Way 0.23 ●-Viewpoint overlooking water towards downtown Total Acres 5.69 30 Madrona Trails Wheaton Way & Ash St.15.39 ●45 660 linear feet of trails adjacent to East Park 31 Kitsap Lake Park (Wetlands)1978 Price Rd.40.00 -Freshwater lake shoreline 32 N.A.D. Marine Park End of Shorewood Dr.27.50 ●●●4 1,600 linear ft. of shoreline 33 Stephenson Canyon 2800 Birch St.28.49 ●●8 1.5 mi. of forested trail Total Acres 111.38 Total Parks/Plaza Acreage 295.62 34 Clare Ave. Cutoff NE end of Warren Ave. bridge 0.29 35 Bremerton Gateway S. Charleston Blvd. to WA-304 8.00 36 Hal's Corner Warren Ave. and Sheridan Rd.0.25 37 Upper Roto Vista SE end of Warren Ave. bridge 0.97 Total Greenways Acreage 9.51 38 Bremerton Senior Center 1136 Nipsic Ave.0.84 Meeting/activity rooms, kitchen, restrooms; Adjacent to Manette Playfield 39 Gold Mountain Golf Complex 7263 W. Belfair Way 360.00 Two 18-hole golf courses, clubhouse 40 Ivy Green Cemetery 1401 Naval Ave.14.90 Cemetery (public & military) 41 Jarstad Park Old Belfair Hwy.3.50 Limited park hours. Operated by City Water Utility. Future trailhead. 42 Sheridan Community Rec. Ctr 680 Lebo Blvd 3.71 Gym, meeting/activity rooms, kitchen, restrooms Total Special Facilities Acreage 382.95 RREEGGIIOONNAALL PPAARRKKSS CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY PPAARRKKSS NNEEIIGGHHBBOORRHHOOOODD PPAARRKKSS PPOOCCKKEETT PPAARRKKSS PPLLAAZZAASS NNAATTUURRAALL AARREEAASS GGRREEEENNWWAAYYSS SSPPEECCIIAALL UUSSEE FFAACCIILLIITTIIEESS Landscaped and irrigated right-of-way property Linear greenspace at Bremeton's southern limits Right-of-way in honor of Hal Fischler, founding father of the Navy League of Bremerton Formerly the Warren Ave. Bridge toll area City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 127 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 1 38.86%347 54.20%484 6.94%62 Q1 How would you rate the overall quality of life in Bremerton? Answered: 893 Skipped: 7 TOTAL 893 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Good Average Poor ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Good Average Poor 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 1 96.77%869 3.23%29 Q2 How important do you think Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system is to the quality of life in Bremerton? Answered: 898 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 898 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Important Not Important ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Important Not Important 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 1 77.93%671 53.43%460 55.40%477 45.41%391 29.38%253 50.52%435 32.87%283 45.06%388 15.68%135 36.35%313 15.45%133 64.58%556 Q3 What are the main reasons you or your family visit Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Answered: 861 Skipped: 39 Total Respondents: 861 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Enjoym ent of outdoo rs/... Fitnes s/runn ing/wa lking Social ize/fr iends &... Hiking /fores ted areas Dog walkin g/off- lea... Playgr ounds/ kids Sports /athle tics Waterf ront access Classe s/prog rams Close by Water access for wat... Free/n o cost ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Enjoyment of outdoors/relaxation Fitness/running/walking Socialize/friends & family/picnics Hiking/forested areas Dog walking/off-leash area Playgrounds/kids Sports/athletics Waterfront access Classes/programs Close by Water access for watercrafts Free/no cost City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 128 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 1 31.23%258 28.93%239 32.81%271 16.59%137 30.99%256 35.84%296 28.09%232 20.58%170 36.68%303 15.50%128 16.83%139 40.80%337 19.85%164 Q4 What, if anything, would make you visit more often? (Select all that apply) Answered: 826 Skipped: 74 Total Respondents: 826 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Exter nal facto rs... Impro ved safet y Clean er/be tter ma... Proxi mity/ easie r... More activ ities /p... More/ bette r wa... More/ bette r sp... More/ bette r pa... Outdo or conce rt... More dog parks Leash law enfor ce... Reduc tions in ho... I alrea dy vi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES External factors (better weather, more free time, etc.) Improved safety Cleaner/better maintenance Proximity/easier access More activities/programs/events/classes More/better walking/running/hiking trails More/better sports fields/courts More/better parking Outdoor concerts/community special events More dog parks Leash law enforcement Reductions in homelessness I already visit often 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 2 Q5 For each of the following types of parks and recreation facilities, please indicate how often you or your family visit that type of park or facility. Answered: 836 Skipped: 64 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Zero or les…2-10 times/…10+ times/… Smal l neig h... Natu ral area s... Walk ing path s... Picn ic area s... Chil dren ’s p... Athl etic fiel ds Off- leas h d... Down town plaz a... Outd oor spor t... Recr eati on a... Recr eati on a... Recr eati on a... Brem erto n S... Sher idan Park C... Gold Moun tain G... Boat /wat ercr a... City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 129 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 2 / 2 9.71% 80 32.28% 266 58.01% 478 824 45.66% 368 38.34% 309 16.00% 129 806 18.16% 148 43.80% 357 38.04% 310 815 47.22% 373 43.92% 347 8.86% 70 790 40.15% 314 25.32% 198 34.53% 270 782 55.17% 427 25.71% 199 19.12% 148 774 75.84% 587 14.60% 113 9.56% 74 774 24.10% 195 50.56% 409 25.34% 205 809 58.15% 460 23.39% 185 18.46% 146 791 62.94% 484 23.67% 182 13.39% 103 769 66.07% 518 20.66% 162 13.27% 104 784 76.57% 608 11.84% 94 11.59% 92 794 78.57% 627 8.90% 71 12.53% 100 798 77.24% 6 04 17.14% 134 5.63% 44 782 86.16% 666 9.57% 74 4.27% 33 773 68.64% 534 21.98% 171 9.38% 73 778 ZERO OR LESS THAN 2 TIMES/YEAR 2-10 TIMES/YEAR 10+ TIMES/YEAR TOTAL Small neighborhood or community parks (e.g. Lions Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, Blueberry Park, etc.) Natural areas/green spaces (e.g. Stephenson Canyon, Madrona Trails, etc.) Walking paths/trails (e.g. Walking path at Lions Park or other park) Picnic areas or shelters Children’s playgrounds Athletic fields Off-leash dog areas (e.g. Pendergast Dog Park) Downtown plazas, fountains, boardwalk Outdoor sports/tennis courts Recreation and activity programs for kids Recreation and activity programs for adults Recreation and activity programs for seniors Bremerton Senior Center Sheridan Park Community Center Gold Mountain Golf Course Boat/watercraft launch 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 7 / 38 7.00%57 40.05%326 44.10%359 8.11%66 0.74%6 Q6 How would you grade the Bremerton Parks and Recreation system overall? Answered: 814 Skipped: 86 TOTAL 814 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% A (far above average) B (above average) C (average) D (below average) F (far below average) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A (far above average) B (above average) C (average) D (below average) F (far below average) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 130 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 8 / 38 49.06%392 61.95%495 31.04%248 13.02%104 55.57%444 26.78%214 32.79%262 14.77%118 Q7 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) Answered: 799 Skipped: 101 Total Respondents: 799 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Parks are well-mai ntain... Enjoy the parks/pa rks a... There are a lot of parks... Programs are good/var iety ... Good location /close proxi... Good system overall Parks feel safe Non-spec ific positive ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Parks are well-maintained/clean Enjoy the parks/parks are good There are a lot of parks/facilities Programs are good/variety of activities Good location/close proximity/accessible Good system overall Parks feel safe Non-specific positive 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 9 / 38 39.61%288 37.83%275 37.28%271 35.35%257 24.48%178 21.18%154 20.08%146 19.81%144 18.29%133 16.51%120 15.68%114 6.60%48 Q8 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for Bremerton’s Parks and Recreation system overall? (Select all that apply) Answered: 727 Skipped: 173 Total Respondents: 727 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Bathro oms need att... Safety concer ns Concer ns about enc... More parks needed Lack of mainte nan... More park renova tio... Not enough variet y o... Lack of resour ces... Lack of parkin g Dog polici es not enf... Need more facili tie... Non-sp ecific negati ve ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Bathrooms need attention Safety concerns Concerns about encampments More parks needed Lack of maintenance/cleanliness More park renovations needed Not enough variety of programs/activities Lack of resources/staff/security personnel/no enforcement of rules Lack of parking Dog policies not enforced Need more facilities for dogs Non-specific negative City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 131 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 10 / 38 5.92%47 32.24%256 49.62%394 10.96%87 1.26%10 Q9 How would you grade the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? Answered: 794 Skipped: 106 TOTAL 794 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% A (far above average) B (above average) C (average) D (below average) F (far below average) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A (far above average) B (above average) C (average) D (below average) F (far below average) 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 11 / 38 48.89%351 52.92%380 54.74%393 Q10 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Answered: 718 Skipped: 182 Total Respondents: 718 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I feel safe Parks are clean/well-maintained Open line of sight ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I feel safe Parks are clean/well-maintained Open line of sight City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 132 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 12 / 38 57.61%390 45.35%307 35.16%238 33.38%226 23.63%160 22.16%150 21.42%145 14.92%101 Q11 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for the safety of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Answered: 677 Skipped: 223 Total Respondents: 677 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Depends on the park/som e fee... Illegal activiti es (drug... Cleanlin ess/main tenance issue... Encampme nts Other people (intimid ating... Absence of police/p ark... Dogs off leash I don’t feel safe ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Depends on the park/some feel safe and some do not Illegal activities (drugs, theft, tagging/graffiti, alcohol, etc.) Cleanliness/maintenance issues (litter, bathrooms) Encampments Other people (intimidating/aggressive) Absence of police/park staff Dogs off leash I don’t feel safe 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 13 / 38 52.91%382 41.55%300 36.57%264 23.41%169 19.67%142 Q12 What are specific places where you think safety is an issue? (multi- response) Answered: 722 Skipped: 178 Total Respondents: 722 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Restrooms Walking paths/trails Parking lots I don’t feel safety is an issue Picnic shelters ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Restrooms Walking paths/trails Parking lots I don’t feel safety is an issue Picnic shelters City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 133 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 14 / 38 8.24%64 33.46%260 45.43%353 11.07%86 1.80%14 Q13 How well do local Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities meet the needs of your neighborhood? Answered: 777 Skipped: 123 TOTAL 777 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% A (Far above average) B (Above average) C (Average) D (Below average) F (Far below average) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES A (Far above average) B (Above average) C (Average) D (Below average) F (Far below average) 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 15 / 38 64.94%476 48.57%356 42.29%310 36.02%264 35.20%258 27.69%203 22.10%162 19.78%145 11.05%81 6.68%49 Q14 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for meeting the needs of your neighborhood? (Select all that apply) Answered: 733 Skipped: 167 Total Respondents: 733 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Parks are near me/e... Parks get good use/... Ample open green space Well-ma intaine d Good playgro unds Enjoy the diversi ty o... Quality sports courts/ fields Quality playgro unds Non-spe cific positiv e Recreat ional program ming ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Parks are near me/easy to access Parks get good use/are popular Ample open green space Well-maintained Good playgrounds Enjoy the diversity of options Quality sports courts/fields Quality playgrounds Non-specific positive Recreational programming City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 134 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 16 / 38 39.41%253 34.74%223 31.62%203 29.13%187 20.56%132 16.82%108 13.40%86 11.37%73 Q15 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for meeting the needs of your neighborhood? (Select all that apply) Answered: 642 Skipped: 258 Total Respondents: 642 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Need more parks or facil... Drug use/para phernali a Vagrant issues Safety issues Not clean/ma intained Non-spec ific negative Parks are not near me/di... Parks are crowded/ noisy ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Need more parks or facilities Drug use/paraphernalia Vagrant issues Safety issues Not clean/maintained Non-specific negative Parks are not near me/difficult to access Parks are crowded/noisy 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 17 / 38 40.93%309 36.95%279 11.26%85 8.21%62 2.65%20 Q16 How would you grade the maintenance and cleanliness of Bremerton Parks and Recreation facilities? Answered: 755 Skipped: 145 TOTAL 755 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% C (Average) B (Above average) D (Below average) A (Far above average) F (Far below average) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES C (Average) B (Above average) D (Below average) A (Far above average) F (Far below average) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 135 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 18 / 38 54.27%356 52.13%342 49.24%323 45.43%298 36.28%238 22.87%150 Q17 What are the positive reasons for the grade you gave for the maintenance and cleanliness of parks and recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Answered: 656 Skipped: 244 Total Respondents: 656 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Garbage is regularly collected/p icked up The parks are well maintained The parks are clean Good, hard-workin g staff Trails are well maintained Bathrooms are clean ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Garbage is regularly collected/picked up The parks are well maintained The parks are clean Good, hard-working staff Trails are well maintained Bathrooms are clean 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 19 / 38 45.69%260 40.77%232 37.79%215 35.68%203 33.22%189 29.70%169 27.59%157 18.63%106 Q18 What are the negative reasons for the grade you gave for the maintenance and cleanliness of parks and recreation facilities? (Select all that apply) Answered: 569 Skipped: 331 Total Respondents: 569 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Restroom Issues (e.g. not... Drug parapher nalia Encampme nts Dog waste Worn down faciliti es/ne... Tagging/ graffiti Garbage cans full/not enough General cleanlin ess is poor ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Restroom Issues (e.g. not clean) Drug paraphernalia Encampments Dog waste Worn down facilities/need to be updated Tagging/graffiti Garbage cans full/not enough General cleanliness is poor City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 136 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 20 / 38 50.95%347 38.62%263 32.45%221 25.26%172 15.57%106 12.48%85 9.54%65 Q19 Where are some places/instances where you think maintenance and cleanliness is an issue? (Select all that apply) Answered: 681 Skipped: 219 Total Respondents: 681 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Restrooms Garbage/l itter/tra sh/broken glass During peak-use/ summer season I don’t feel that maintenan ce/cle... Trails All parks/all over Playfield s/ball fields ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Restrooms Garbage/litter/trash/broken glass During peak-use/summer season I don’t feel that maintenance/cleanliness is an issue Trails All parks/all over Playfields/ball fields 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 21 / 38 Q20 Bremerton Parks and Recreation must prioritize limited funding to address system needs over the next 6 to 10 years. For each of the following, please indicate whether you feel it is important to fund that project or issue. Answered: 721 Skipped: 179 81.43% 557 18.57% 127 684 66.97% 448 33.03% 221 669 79.16% 509 20.84% 134 643 78.65% 512 21.35% 139 651 58.69% 385 41.31% 271 656 59.79% 400 40.21% 269 669 61.93% 405 38.07% 249 654 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Very Import…Not Import… Improving existing park facili... Improving existing recreatio n... Improving maintenan ce and cleanl... Improving safety Acquiring new park land and open... Building new parks and recrea... Improving recreatio n programs VERY IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT TOTAL Improving existing park facilities Improving existing recreation facilities Improving maintenance and cleanliness Improving safety Acquiring new park land and open space Building new parks and recreation facilities Improving recreation programs City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 137 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 22 / 38 Q21 For each of the following types of parks and recreation facilities/programs, please indicate whether you think Bremerton Parks and Recreation should spend more, spend less, or is spending the right amount on that type of park facility/program. Answered: 722 Skipped: 178 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Spend more Spending t…Spend less Smal l neig h... Natu ral area s... Walk ing path s... Picn ic area s... Chil dren ’s p... Off- leas h d... Athl etic fiel ds Outd oor tenn i... Wate rfro nt a... Down town plaz a... City Beau tifi c... Prog rams for kids Prog rams for a... Brem erto n S... Sher idan Park C... Comm unit y s... 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 23 / 38 45.34% 316 51.51% 359 3.16% 22 697 32.75% 226 56.81% 392 10.43% 72 690 33.14% 231 59.68% 416 7.17% 50 697 20.79% 142 69.25% 473 9.96% 68 683 46.69% 317 49.63% 337 3.68% 25 679 23.50% 157 51.05% 341 25.45% 170 668 23.48% 154 60.06% 394 16.46% 108 656 26.76% 182 55.00% 374 18.24% 124 680 25.19% 169 61.10% 410 13.71% 92 671 22.90% 155 63.81% 432 13.29% 90 677 36.90% 252 48.17% 329 14.93% 102 683 47.49% 321 47.63% 322 4.88% 33 676 29.02% 195 59.97% 403 11.01% 74 672 32.31% 221 58 .92% 403 8.77% 60 684 23.57% 157 66.97% 446 9.46% 63 666 40.03% 267 52.02% 347 7.95% 53 667 SPEND MORE SPENDING THE SAME SPEND LESS TOTAL Small neighborhood or community parks (e.g. Blueberry Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, etc.) Natural areas/green spaces (e.g. Stephenson Canyon, Madrona Trails, etc.) Walking paths/trails (e.g. Walking path at Lions Park) Picnic areas or shelters Children’s playgrounds Off-leash dog areas Athlet ic fields Outdoor tennis/sports courts Waterfront and watercraft access Downtown plazas/fountains City Beautification (i.e. Flower Program, Holiday Lighting, Public Art) Programs for kids Programs for adults Bremerton Senior Center Sheridan Park Community Center Community special events/concerts City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 138 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 24 / 38 37.37%253 27.77%188 19.50%132 44.76%303 14.33%97 25.85%175 35.45%240 20.09%136 43.28%293 29.99%203 18.91%128 31.02%210 11.67%79 22.90%155 16.99%115 15.21%103 26.74%181 Q22 Is there any type of park or recreational facility you would like to see more of in Bremerton? (Select all that apply) Answered: 677 Skipped: 223 Total Respondents: 677 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Gree n spac e... Wate rfro nt a... Dog park s/of f... Mult i-us e T... Spor ts fiel d... Spor ts cour t... Neig hbor hood p... Bigg er park s Spla sh/w ater p... Play grou nd a... Picn ic area s... Outd oor conc e... Wate rcra ft l... Skat e Park Pump trac k Park ing lots Comm unit y a... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Green space/natural areas Waterfront access Dog parks/off-leash areas Multi-use Trails (walking, hiking, running, biking, etc.) Sports fields (softball, soccer, etc.) Sports courts (basketball, tennis, pickleball, etc.) Neighborhood parks Bigger parks Splash/water play areas Playground areas Picnic areas/tables Outdoor concert venues Watercraft launch/access Skate Park Pump track Parking lots Community activities/programs/events/classes 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 25 / 38 Q23 Do you participate in (or are interested in participating in) the following Parks and Recreation programs? (Select all that apply) Answered: 662 Skipped: 238 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None or don' t... Indo or Play g... Dadd y Daug h... Play grou nds o... Adul t Bask e... Boys Bask etba l... Bask etba ll O... Adul t Soft b... Seni or Slow P... Indo or Pick l... Outd oor Pick l... Seni or Ice S... Indo or Voll e... Outd oor Voll e... Brem erto n S... Yout h Clas ses Art Clas ses Pogg ie Club C... Gold Moun tain G... 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 26 / 38 22.96%152 30.36%201 12.08%80 15.71%104 4.98%33 7.25%48 9.06%60 8.76%58 4.98%33 19.18%127 21.00%139 6.19%41 11.18%74 10.73%71 21.90%145 18.28%121 27.34%181 2.87%19 12.08%80 Total Respondents: 662 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None or don't know about programs Indoor Playground Daddy Daughter Dance Playgrounds on Ice Adult Basketball League Boys Basketball League Basketball Open Gym Adult Softball League Senior Slow Pitch Softball In door Pickleball Outdoor Pickleball Senior Ice Skating Indoor Volleyball Outdoor Volleyball Bremerton Senior Center Programs Youth Classes Art Classes Poggie Club Classes Gold Mountain Golf Course City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 139 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 27 / 38 20.03%130 21.88%142 19.57%127 27.43%178 38.21%248 41.14%267 27.58%179 37.60%244 Q24 If offered, which of these recreational programs would you or your family be interested in participating in? (Select all that apply) Answered: 649 Skipped: 251 Total Respondents: 649 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None/don 't know Preschoo l program/ classes Preschoo l sports Guided tours/wa lks Art programs /classes Exercise /yoga classes Adult playgrou nd sport... Aquatic activiti es (swim... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None/don't know Preschool program/classes Preschool sports Guided tours/walks Art programs/classes Exercise/yoga classes Adult playground sports (kickball, tag, dodgeball, etc.) Aquatic activities (swimming, lessons, aerobics) 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 28 / 38 35.72%239 5.23%35 1.94%13 8.67%58 6.28%42 19.58%131 21.38%143 1.20%8 Q25 What is your primary source of information about Bremerton Parks and Recreation programs, activities and facilities? Answered: 669 Skipped: 231 TOTAL 669 Visit/use parksVisit/use parks and facilitiesand facilities Visit/use parks and facilities City of BremertonCity of Bremerton WebsiteWebsite City of Bremerton WebsiteBremerton ParksBremerton Parks andand RecreationRecreation FacebookFacebook PagePage Bremerton Parks and Recreation Facebook Page Word of mouthWord of mouth (friends/family/co-(friends/family/co- workers)workers) Word of mouth (friends/family/co- workers) Internet/Facebook/sInternet/Facebook/s ocialocial media inmedia in generalgeneral Internet/Facebook/s ocial media in general BKAT (BremertonBKAT (Bremerton KitsapKitsap AccessAccess Television)Television) BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Visit/use parks and facilities Bremerton Parks and Recreation Quarterly Activity Guide Newspaper/other printed media City of Bremerton Website Bremerton Parks and Recreation Facebook Page Word of mouth (friends/family/co-workers) Internet/Facebook/social media in general BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 140 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 1 / 14 Q26 What more can you tell us that will help us create a Parks & Recreation system that best satisfies the needs of our population? Answered: 311 Skipped: 589 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Talk to the people that use the programs 5/6/2025 8:55 AM 2 An indoor roller skating rink 5/4/2025 12:23 AM 3 Pickleball needs to be regulated like any other sport. I coached youth football, baseball, and soccer at Bremerton parks and we had to rent facilities with a set time frame for our events. Also it was for local kids. People from outside our community scheduling pickleball tournaments at our neighborhood parks without renting or respecting children who want to acess the facilities shouldn’t be allowed. 5/2/2025 8:32 AM 4 We need more indoor pickleball courts and a bike pump track 5/1/2025 12:59 PM 5 Roller skating spaces would be great 5/1/2025 12:12 PM 6 We need more adult activities and a roller skating facility for families 5/1/2025 8:57 AM 7 Cleanliness and saftey are a huge issue and the options to do things low cost outside of the home and or variety in options that do cost has declined significantly leaving people to rely on other counties or just having no community space they feel safe to utilize by themselves or with family 5/1/2025 12:58 AM 8 I know lots of people in bremerton and in kitsap county and beyond that travel pretty far to go to the outdoor roller skating rink on banbridge island. But if there was one in bremerton, people would not have to travel far and even people outside of town would travel here to go roller skating instead. It seems to be a fast growing sport/hobby that could bring more tourism to the area. 5/1/2025 12:23 AM 9 Kitsap needs a skating rink! With the closure of the skating rink, there's no where for rolks to skate, which is a fantastic activity for kids and adults alike, and builds community. An outdoor skating space! Large, flat, open 4/30/2025 11:24 PM 10 We need a larger skate park that has covered areas and lights up at night.4/30/2025 10:31 PM 11 Fine tune what is already in place! Plant native species! Beautiful parks all around, thank you to all parks and rec staff 4/30/2025 8:51 PM 12 It would be great if Forest Ridge Park receives a much needed revamp. It is a beautiful park in the heart of the city and has so much potential to explore and utilize. Thank you for your time and consideration! 4/30/2025 5:59 PM 13 Parks aren’t just for the wealthy … and we don’t even have wealthy people here. You need to improve the parks in your under resourced communities not just manette and downtown. 4/30/2025 4:50 PM 14 You need to generate more noise about activities that Bremerton offers. It’s a shame that I have spend my time and money in Poulsbo because their Parks and Recreation program offers so much more. 4/30/2025 11:13 AM 15 Refer to earlier comments!4/30/2025 10:04 AM 16 Include some flat roller skating spots in Bremerton, since the roller rink is gone.4/30/2025 6:39 AM 17 City parks are overall well cared for, but can feel unsafe when overwhelmed with encampments. The recreational areas could use improvement and share the same safety concerns as parks. 4/30/2025 6:06 AM 18 Bremerton lost its roller rink in 2017, we have a lot of roller skaters that need some where nice to skate! An outdoor covered rink would be awesome for serving the community 4/30/2025 5:05 AM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 2 / 14 19 More places for roller skating!!4/30/2025 4:24 AM 20 Skateland provided all year low cost recreation for kids and adults, since it's closing a large community of roller sports and roller skating athletes have been displaced. I know a new rink it not feasible but a large outdoor concrete or sport court ( like the one one Bainbridge Island) areas for roller sports is needed. If it is covered it would be more useable but that is not a necessity. 4/30/2025 12:41 AM 21 Pray that our current administration can't prevent you from doing what you do best.. PARKS & REC. 4/29/2025 9:33 PM 22 Everything is really good! Thank you for making our community better.4/29/2025 8:42 PM 23 Skating can be a great core memory for kids, a great way to celebrate birthdays, a source of exercise, and a great way to build community. The closest skating rink is all the way in Tacoma and the closest free skate area is Battlepoint park in Bainbridge. But that roller hockey rink isn’t covered and can’t be used for much of the year. The shelters could also be used in part for farmers’ markets and other community events. 4/29/2025 6:46 PM 24 There is a huge passion and desire to build the roller skating community in Kitsap, anything that makes that more possible, would be a win! 4/29/2025 5:32 PM 25 Safety and rollerskating. There’s a big community of skaters 4/29/2025 5:18 PM 26 Need atleast one playground that's Ada accessible. Foam ground rather than wood chips for wheelchairs, and have accessible swings. More swings in general 4/29/2025 5:03 PM 27 clean up after youselfs 4/29/2025 4:23 PM 28 Hire more help to maintain the landscaping we have.4/28/2025 8:45 AM 29 More access to information about programs available 4/26/2025 10:13 AM 30 Acquire more forested areas and develop trails 4/25/2025 2:51 PM 31 Maintaining cleanliness and adding cameras 4/25/2025 1:49 PM 32 By adding cameras 4/25/2025 1:45 PM 33 Bigger parks for bigger kids 4/25/2025 1:23 PM 34 Splash pad, water front access, program, more new playgrounds, clean bathrooms, sand 4/25/2025 12:54 PM 35 Safety and maintenance are the most import ant. A new park should only be created if we can take care of what we have. I use Lions Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, Stephens Creek, and Blueberry Park. If they feel safe, we will use them. Do not cut the budget for maintenance. 4/24/2025 7:47 PM 36 More pickleball days especially in winter 4/24/2025 6:49 PM 37 It would be nice if existing parks had more variety from each other, not same equipment in each park 4/23/2025 9:33 PM 38 Demolish Lions old dock AND create a new fishing dock in the same place...would be wonderful! 4/23/2025 7:10 PM 39 Stock lakes with trout and clean lakes and cut the lily pads 4/23/2025 3:42 PM 40 Just try to keep them really clean :)4/23/2025 3:23 PM 41 I think we need more playgrounds like at Lions Field Park 4/23/2025 10:59 AM 42 There could be more areas to hangout for older kids, less dog droppings and waste on the ground 4/23/2025 10:34 AM 43 Add some craft fairs, farmers market. Add a Pump Park! Add more paved paths for a scooter, more bike paths. We need something like the Burke-Gilman trail that runs through the whole city. 4/23/2025 5:33 AM 44 Evergreen is the gold standard. It has about everything. More like that please! Excited for Lulu so close to our house, but in the past it was dirty and sketchy with homeless/vagrants/drugs. Evergreen seems to be better lately, but it can get a bit sketchy at times. At playgrounds a balance of equipment for big kids and down to toddlers is nice. Love the beach access at 4/22/2025 9:43 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 141 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 3 / 14 Evergreen. If I could add anything to Bremerton parks it would be a pump track hands down. Somewhere kids can really learn to ride. The walking paths like at Lions are often so crowded it’s tough for small kids to be able to navigate them while learning to ride a bike. Poulsbo pump track was a game changer for our 4 year old and it’s often quite busy with everyone from toddlers to adults. 45 bicycle riding area 4/22/2025 6:12 PM 46 If a park and open space feels safe, people will stay. They don't feel safe. Additionally, we don't need more parks. We need to maintain and improve what we have, and better integrate them within the neighborhoods and the city fabric 4/22/2025 1:06 PM 47 Maintain current parks and green areas. Park staff or police to visit the above perio 4/22/2025 1:01 AM 48 Make them safer and cleaner and more fun 4/21/2025 4:03 PM 49 We need safer parks. Most of the Bremerton parks have tennis and pickleball courts but no badminton courts. I would love to see badminton courts in our parks in Bremerton. 4/21/2025 2:48 PM 50 Updated systems in senior center. i.e. heat/air or new Senior Center 4/21/2025 2:43 PM 51 Get rid of moles & squirrels. No feeding the wildlife. Upgrade Senior Center building with ventilation and add A/C. Upgrade indoor sport court (dance and table tennis flooring). Sponsored concerts, food events and farmers market at Senior Center 4/21/2025 1:25 PM 52 Though I have no special needs in my own family, I am very impressed with the accessible playground. It seems like the teens are left out of the parks system. I would also like to see better funding for Senior Center building maintenance. 4/21/2025 1:01 PM 53 Investment in to the health of our city means prioritizing multi-modal access to and around our city. Parks and rec is uniquely poised to provide our community members of all ages with opportunity for getting outside, learning a new trade, inspiring healthy choices, and being a hub for many in our city who need resources to enrich our lives. 4/20/2025 10:38 AM 54 We need more playgrounds and skateparks closer together. Everyone should be able to walk to a park from their home. 4/18/2025 8:39 AM 55 Bremerton has an opportunity to become more livable. This could mean more tree canopy, more green spaces, less parking lots, more safe places for walking and wheels. It’s time to put the health of Bremerton residents first. 4/17/2025 8:49 PM 56 More bike infrastructure (lanes, trails, sports)4/17/2025 4:37 PM 57 THE PEOPLE WANT SAFER BIKE LANES, MORE BIKE LANES AND TRA ILS THAT CONNECT, WE WANT MORE DISC GOLF 4/17/2025 4:25 PM 58 I will never stop advocating for outdoor gyms! Creates a safe third space, helpful for all age levels, removes financial barrier to physical fitness, sends a signal to others that we care about wellness. 4/17/2025 12:04 PM 59 I think Bremerton deserves to have it's own water park. The closest one i know of is in port orchard 4/16/2025 5:00 PM 60 Off leash dog park on the east side of Bremerton.4/16/2025 10:57 AM 61 East Bremerton/Manette REALLY needs an off leash dog park. There are more dogs than children in this neighborhood. 4/16/2025 5:19 AM 62 Playgrounds that meet all age requirements. Toddler age specifically 4/15/2025 4:07 PM 63 More trails!4/15/2025 2:14 PM 64 Collaborate and leverage the county, Illahee preserve stewards to build an off leash dog park. Enhancing the community through preserving our common connection, one watershed and open space at a time. This local opportunity to secure open space in a high density urban growth community is a remarkable aspiration and achievement. Leveraging the Illahee Preserve corridor, from lower NE Riddell to Enatie and throughout the City of Bremerton community. watersheds only strengthen our social fabric by preserving vital watersheds sustainable growth is possible. This will enable and blend our outdoor space needs the community requires. This will also compliment and help balance the high growth rate in high density urban environments. Collaborate with Illahee to create wilderness trail access. 4/14/2025 9:27 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 4 / 14 Additional notes: Page 87 needs to be updated to reflect appropriate acreage of 600 and growing https://illaheepreserve.org 65 We’re having a baby soon and more playgrounds and clean green spaces is really important to us. We have a dog and always pick up after her and we’ve noticed that trashes can be few and far between at some parks. Also providing people with more poop bags could be useful to decrease the poop at the parks. I think it’d be great if people picked up after their animals but no one is enforcing that and it really brings down the quality of the park when it’s covered in poop. Also it seems like west Bremerton parks have better maintenance and facilities than smaller east Bremerton parks. Getting safer newer playground equipment is very important to us. We go to parks on a daily basis with our dog and I see that only continuing with our new baby. 4/14/2025 9:37 AM 66 Need some help/assistance with Youth Sports in Bremerton. KPAPWA is fine but it would be nice to have access to city facilities for those youth sports. 4/12/2025 5:28 PM 67 Get us fire pits so we can have community roasts.4/11/2025 10:12 PM 68 Parks need a better, and dedicated revenue source.4/10/2025 4:30 PM 69 A pump track or splash pad would be great for many age ranges and create more opportunity for community play for youth. 4/10/2025 11:52 AM 70 I really love the progress that’s been made to improve the parks so far. As a resident of Union Hill, I would love to see more opportunities for micro parks to help ease the feeling of density in the city. Networking the parks together and advertising urban park trail networks/guides would be really nice - building on the Bridge to Bridge idea to run throughout the city. Chattanooga, TN is a great example of parks and rec improvements and how their public green spaces improvement plans had a massive positive impact on resident happiness. Their waterfront and outdoor spaces/trails are now the pride of their city. Bremerton is so similar and there’s so much opportunity to make the city a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Thank you for asking for feedback. 4/10/2025 10:31 AM 71 Better communication with the public, respect for actual users by asking them questions in- person, more community gardens — there is not one single question on this survey about this VERY popular and often-requested amenity. 4/9/2025 1:08 PM 72 Due to our climate, we need more covered facilities to encourage year round court activities. These facilities can also be used to improve our young athletes by facilitating more practices and games. 4/7/2025 2:54 PM 73 nothing 4/7/2025 12:58 PM 74 Disc golf more accessible 4/4/2025 10:33 PM 75 The edible gardens in blueberry park are great as is the programming there 4/3/2025 9:03 PM 76 Create more sporting venue areas for youth sports and make it available to youth organizations not just the public schools. 4/3/2025 9:47 AM 77 I love Bremerton and Bremerton Parks! The biggest thing missing is activities and programs. I have to take my 5-year-old to Silverdale for swim lessons and to Poulsbo for rec center classes and camps. Thanks for all you do! 4/2/2025 8:58 PM 78 We need more community gardens on the west side of Bremerton. So far it’s just Blueberry and that involves crossing the bridge, which can be a hassle. 4/1/2025 4:58 PM 79 You're doing a great job, keep it up!3/31/2025 4:43 PM 80 I am a job coach and community inclusion specialist, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they work to become active and engaged members of their community. I meet with each person weekly to explore activities and events based on their interests. I’ve noticed that staying informed about local events, classes, and free opportunities can be challenging. it would be nice to have a place to find events easily. 3/31/2025 7:27 AM 81 I like to fish and go for walks. There's not enough places to go fishing unless you have a boat. Walking in and around Bremerton don't feel safe, especially downtown, Wheaton way and Kitsap Way. 3/30/2025 9:41 AM 82 I don't ever feel safe on the trails by myself due to the encampments I see off the trails. I 3/27/2025 2:32 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 142 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 5 / 14 know the unhoused are not automatically dangerous people, but I just don't feel safe when out for a run on the trails. 83 A nice well taken care of to just take a leisurly stroll being by the water is very relaxing, your mind is quiet... 3/27/2025 9:15 AM 84 We love the parks. Right now our family is too young and our schedule doesn't allow us to participate in many things, but we would love to participate more when the time comes! The parks are very important to us and we appreciate all that you do! 3/25/2025 5:08 PM 85 Downtown Bremerton dog park!!!!!!!!!3/25/2025 10:01 AM 86 I love so much the easy access small forests and trails, such as illahee preserve, madrona trails, and forest ridge. I would love to see more of those, and have better navigation throughout them (maps and signs). I would also love to see more community events for adults in parks, as well as more outdoor gym equipment as wel l as lounge space. As an adult without good outdoor area at home, I really like city parks, but feel awkward by myself in parks that have great features but are mainly used by families with children. I'd love more parks that have lots of features but maybe not a playground. 3/24/2025 10:14 PM 87 As we do a good job providing much needed housing, we have to provide parks in neighborhoods so we can get out in nature and be healthier. During the pandemic people really used trails to get out and BREATH without contaminating each other. 3/23/2025 9:15 PM 88 I lived in Portsmouth, Virginia for 6 weeks and was very inspired by their use of mini parks. Empty city lots within neighborhoods were converted in public green spaces and it was wonderful. 3/21/2025 3:36 PM 89 Playgrounds with safe restrooms for kids 3/21/2025 12:38 PM 90 Our family is very active in the community and appreciate the cities support with making sure that our parts stay clean and comfortable for our children to enjoy. 3/20/2025 8:38 AM 91 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States, if not the world. Bremerton should construct more PB courts. Playing PB has a low barrier to particapation. having more courts will provide a service to more people in Bremerton. 3/19/2025 10:21 PM 92 I would greatly appreciate a flyer with info on classes and community events, volunteer opportunities. 3/19/2025 9:17 PM 93 I’m loving how the city is cleaning up the parks. We need to keep up the good work!3/18/2025 12:34 PM 94 You all are doing great!! We go to evergreen daily in the summer and a few times a week outside of that! There is far less drug use than there used to be, but it’s still there for sure. Sometimes I think having a couple of safety phone stations (like those you see on college campuses) would be helpful to increase reporting of the issues (and maybe even allow people in drug crisis to get help for themselves). 3/18/2025 6:02 AM 95 Put money into softball community like The RAC in Lacey. Sports can be played year around and used for all age groups. The softball community is huge in our area and they feel like they are not supported by the city. 3/17/2025 4:44 PM 96 The best bang for the buck = Skatepark Bicycle Pump track would also be great. More activities that are interesting and draw people to the park i.e. scavenger hunt for example. Kiwanis park has some safety issues, seems to be vagrants there regularly and trash scattered throught the edges of park i.e. cigarette butts, paraphenalia 3/17/2025 12:46 PM 97 This is such a hard question. I think the parks department does an amazing job. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The need in our community is water access- places to cool down in the summer time. Lakes are crowded and the water ends up being unsafe as the summer goes on. A splash park/wading pool would be awes ome. Not just geared towards toddlers, but elementary school kids too. Concerts in the park, community building events, maybe free or reduced cost dog training (so off-leash feels safer). The farmers market is great, the master gardener programs are amazing- incorporate a program that teaches people how to plant native plant/edible plants. Thank you for all you do. 3/15/2025 8:11 AM 98 Pendergast field i s amazing but the playground is awful and dated, and needs a major face lift! There are also the big sandy fields there that don't get used or serve a purpose and could be used for a 2nd play area or a splash pad area. It would be nice to have a few covered picnic 3/11/2025 11:56 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 6 / 14 shelters there as well like gateway park has since food trucks come there for softball tourneys and you could also rent them for parties. 99 More designated biking, and walking paths To getaround the city 3/11/2025 11:13 PM 100 The YMCA is expensive, The City relies on this for activities.3/11/2025 12:53 PM 101 Our community needs more variety of parks. Parks designed for rainy weather. Would like to see theming to make it a destination for those out of the area to drive tourism and help local businesses. Would also like to see exercise equipment incorporated to encourage healthy lifestyles. More events arounds park areas that encourage our community to get together and utilize the park. Safety as a priority as well. 3/11/2025 10:33 AM 102 Mountain bike trails 3/10/2025 11:56 PM 103 Would love to see a way to move between the parks via trail. Something that is walkable and bike friendly. 3/8/2025 4:41 PM 104 Maintain what we have, aquire and manage new property with future growing need and changing climate in mind. The population is growing, but they do not make new land, aquire more now. 3/6/2025 11:24 AM 105 Mandate parks in multi-use developments. They need kids recreation and outdoor spaces. 3/6/2025 11:23 AM 106 Having easily accessible local parks is really important for community wellbeing! I use them almost daily. 3/5/2025 5:24 PM 107 Pickleball courts (covered and not covered)3/5/2025 2:37 PM 108 Overall you get an A+ from me. We need more dedicated indoor and outdoor pickleball courts. 3/3/2025 9:26 PM 109 More pickleball opportunities.3/3/2025 12:04 PM 110 Lions park walking trail becomes very muddy slippery during the spring 3/3/2025 10:34 AM 111 Indoor pickle ball courts 3/3/2025 7:26 AM 112 Increase indoor and outdoor(covered) pickleball courts 3/3/2025 4:21 AM 113 More pickleball courts we need and classes or camp for youth also ( pickleball).3/2/2025 7:36 PM 114 More community activities and bike infrastructure. Fewer parking lots. Thank you for everything that you do! 3/2/2025 2:07 PM 115 More staff present to help park users feel safer on the trails and walking paths. More hiking areas with enough parking and trailheads would be a welcome addition. Another bigger park like Lion's or Evergreen. Better drainage at Lion's so the big lawn is actually usable and not a muddy swamp. 3/2/2025 11:23 AM 116 Please update and improve safety of Forest Ridge Park. Tons of kids in the area and nowhere safe for them to play. :( 3/2/2025 8:25 AM 117 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport, the state sport and Bremerton has made improvements, however the courts are all blended with tennis and such no families can come and play unless they have a net. 3/1/2025 5:43 PM 118 We only have one disc golf course and it gets a LOT of pressure. Offering another course or two wild give more options to the community and get more people out in the outdoors exploring a non traditional sport. 2/28/2025 6:28 AM 119 ?2/27/2025 5:08 P M 120 Clearing brush on waterfront areas can become local spots, not necessarily deemed parks, but open to use, available dog spaces, close to playgrounds so parents can view both 2/27/2025 4:28 PM 121 More pickleball courts & enlarge those that only have a couple courts 2/27/2025 1:57 PM 122 Enforcing the rules of the parks. People who break the rules think it’s ok when park staff don’t say anything. 2/27/2025 8:47 AM 123 Would love to see more outdoor pickleball courts build and an indoor facility.2/26/2025 5:42 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 143 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 7 / 14 124 They need to be a space where people feel safe to let kids roam and play, where women can walk by themselves, and where the facilities are well-maintained. 2/26/2025 1:25 PM 125 More pickleball courts. We are packed with 10 courts at Lions Park 2/26/2025 12:35 PM 126 I love Forest Ridge Park. It’s convenient for me to go and walk. I am concerned about encampments, not due to safety but rather because of discarded garbage. 2/25/2025 6:30 PM 127 Access (activities and classes on the weekends). Better engagement ( it hard to hear what's going on at the department). Take pointers from Kitsap Regional Library. They have SO much going on (tax help, story time, kids classes, teen groups, book clubs etc.). Their summer programing for kids is great too. 2/25/2025 4:53 PM 128 Over all the parks i visit are well maintained and pretty clean. But I still don't feel safe letting my kids get more than a few feet away from me. Especially parks like lions field, seems like there is often bad things going on there. 2/25/2025 1:52 PM 129 More pickle ball courts and programs 2/25/2025 12:23 PM 130 Increase online presence Consistent meetups or clubs Signage for events Free concerts 2/25/2025 11:29 AM 131 We have to drive to Olalla, port orchard, west Bremerton, or Silverdale to safely exercise our dog. We need dog friendly off leash park! 2/25/2025 10:14 AM 132 Inclusive parks for all!! Don't villianize homeless people 2/24/2025 10:36 PM 133 We're in pretty good shape. We need tweaks, not a whole new system.2/24/2025 10:31 PM 134 Build a Pump Track next to the skate park! Good clean fun for kids!2/24/2025 10:27 PM 135 We need a Pump Track.2/24/2025 10:08 PM 136 Please move the dumpster at Evergreen Park back to the parking lot at the end of Pacific. All sorts of shady stuff happens around/behind it bec ause it gives a sense of privacy. I understand that the apartments next door were using it, but the police or parks should enforce no dumping laws, not just move the dumpster so that it can cause problems elsewhere. 2/24/2025 9:18 PM 137 COMMUNITY EVENTS NEEDED WITH NO "AGENDA" OTHER THAN HUMAN CONNECTION AND FRIEND MAKING. ALL AGE APPROPRIATE - ALL RELIGION - ALL RACES WELCOME. 2/24/2025 2:30 PM 138 Have the senior center be open more hours and on the weekends.2/24/2025 11:18 AM 139 reduce homeless folks - scary 2/24/2025 9:26 AM 140 We need a new an robust senior center like Gig Harbor has 2/24/2025 8:27 AM 141 Make Bremerton walkable 2/24/2025 7:10 AM 142 I am not a Bremerton native. I moved here 5 years ago, but I have noticed a lack of affordable events and activities for youth. There are limited parks and some are far and some are close. Some parks are too small or do not provide entertainment kids seek. Personally, my kids enjoy Evergreen(nice mix of things to do) and Lions park(for "zipline",needs more play equipment). 2/24/2025 6:49 AM 143 Keep them as safe and encampment free like you are trying to do now. Very clean and well lit like you do now also. Great job 2/24/2025 6:45 AM 144 Open the senior center to be for all community members, staff on the weekends 2/24/2025 6:00 AM 145 more programs and playgrounds and facilities for the autistic community a lot of the parks are to busy and crowded that my son gets terrified to be there because he knows other kids will not be nice to him and there isn't an area he can escape to to still be playing but still have that space to regulate himself and feel saf e ! all we ask as an autistic community is to be considerate and do your research on how to better include our children in the planning and restoration of your parks 2/24/2025 5:34 AM 146 Encampment and associate trash removal as possible, within the law 2/24/2025 12:12 AM 147 Make the places more safe for anyone. More rules should be put in placed making sure they are well taken care of. As well, more athletic programs. Such as yoga, pilates, swim, run, dance classes for all ages. 2/23/2025 10:00 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 8 / 14 148 Would love to see more pickleball courts indoors and outdoors.2/23/2025 9:11 PM 149 Have security keep people obviously under the influence of drugs out of the parks.2/23/2025 8:27 PM 150 More playgrounds for babies-preteen ages and children with disabilities. Splash pads!!!2/23/2025 8:26 PM 151 Fast growing pickleball community 2/23/2025 5:44 PM 152 Bremerton needs an BIG outdoor water park/pool, it needs more flat open area walking trails. Look at North Bend, WA and Bend, OR for examples. 2/23/2025 5:40 PM 153 I think the playground areas should be fenced. When you have multiple children the anxiety of someone snatching your kid is high. Especially when those folks are hanging around 2/23/2025 5:05 PM 154 soft ground play areas , example : evergreen park and silverdale waterfront . Bark / Rocks are harder for children to play on especially young kids just starting to walk & multi children families with strollers of babies unable to walk. Leaving parents struggling to watch their children playing and their children unable to walk yet 2/23/2025 4:37 PM 155 I have two boys, one is handicapped and finding a place for them to play or do activities in East Bremerton is always hard in the spring and summer time. 2/23/2025 4:36 PM 156 Safer!!!! More police, rules need to be enforced at all t imes not just once a month or when there is a complaint! 2/23/2025 4:23 PM 157 Spend money taking care of what we have and making it great, not spending yourself thin with a bunch of unkept parks 2/23/2025 4:07 PM 158 Better website to showcase events. The current website is hard to navigate and glitchy.2/23/2025 3:54 PM 159 there needs to be more community participation maybe with schools or churches clean ups sponsors clean senior day etc. 2/23/2025 3:43 PM 160 An indoor Roller skating rink!2/23/2025 3:36 PM 161 Priority needs to focus on the homelessness, camps and drug issue in Bremerton. I’ve never lived anywhere that’s worse than here!! 2/23/2025 2:53 PM 162 Need more spray parks 2/23/2025 2:48 PM 163 Love to see an indoor dog park 2/23/2025 2:33 PM 164 I really have no idea there were programs though parks and rec basically just go to playgrounds. Which we need more playgrounds on the Eastside around Illahee 2/23/2025 2:18 PM 165 Bremerton has some nice parks and recreation facilities but not on par with some of the other cities in Washington. Lots of parks added in last 20 years. But some parks and facilities are getting old. Sheridan Park building is an example. Some smaller cities have very nice, dedicated pickleball courts. 2/23/2025 2:15 PM 166 More parking 2/23/2025 1:54 PM 167 city officials showing up to these events 2/23/2025 1:15 PM 168 We could use a playground other than castle park up in the Fairgrounds area 2/23/2025 1:10 PM 169 Lions field needs a better dock built / new dock as it’s been down forever. Need more toys! Maybe cameras at evergreen would detour the weirdos? 2/23/2025 1:00 PM 170 Bremerton Senior Center is overdue for a renovation or new building. It serves a large senior population and with an updated facility could expand programing and serve more seniors. 2/23/2025 12:55 PM 171 Don’t go as much as I would like with grandkids. Parking hard to find and don’t always feel safe with people in the area Have gone to both Evergreen and Lions field and left due to no parking. 2/23/2025 12:44 P M 172 Safety is huge. I should be able to hit a trail or public park without fearing crime/homeless population. 2/23/2025 12:33 PM 173 I think the parks system is really great overall. Y'all are doing a great job, and we love going to the parks. 2/23/2025 12:27 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 144 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 9 / 14 174 Advertising 2/23/2025 12:21 PM 175 Having smaller neighborhood playgrounds that are walkable would help increase the standard of living for everyone. It would also be nice to have more community gardens and perhaps an apple orchard similar to the blueberries at Blueberry Park would be great. 2/23/2025 12:16 PM 176 Unmaintained areas attract problems. At the very least, maintain public properties well.2/23/2025 10:54 AM 177 The upper end of District 2 is a park desert.2/23/2025 9:57 AM 178 Advertisement 2/23/2025 8:38 AM 179 Additional indoor pickleball facilities 2/23/2025 8:35 AM 180 Be transparent..keep communicating,walk thru the parks and talk to users.2/23/2025 8:21 AM 181 I think having a permanent spot in Evergreen Rotary Park for the Bremerton Community Farmers Market (especially with a permanent structure) would be beneficial to the population of Bremerton. The farmers market is an important food access point for all, but particularly to our neighbors who are low income. Bremerton is a food desert, and the market provides locally grown fresh food at affordable prices. Plus, it provides a vital sense of community where everyone can meet regardless of background. I feel like the parks department could do more to support the mark et. Parking is an issue and very limited because the boat trailer parking is off limits when very few boats use the boat launch on regular Thursdays. 2/22/2025 10:40 PM 182 Please post and enforce park rules regarding litter (including cigarette butts), dogs on leash and dog waste. 2/22/2025 7:54 PM 183 Pickleball is growing every year. It is the fastest growing sport for all ages! We need to support the growth of the sport this county invented! 2/22/2025 6:09 PM 184 Many citizens are playing pickleball for exercise and socialization. Increasing available courts, indoors and outdoors, for this activity would greatly benefit our community. 2/22/2025 5:40 PM 185 Aside from the natural parks, the built ones all seem somewhat similar. Gazebo, kid toys, green spaces. I’d love a little more flair in a few of them. Giant sandboxes, workout/fitness circuit, bike trails, etc. a little diversity lives everyone something. 2/22/2025 4:00 PM 186 Put in more pickleball courts and upgrade lions courts by eliminating the slope at the end of the courts 2/22/2025 12:44 PM 187 add more food producing demonstration gardens. community gardens, rentable food plots, food forests. see kitsapfoodforest.com a new site but its coming along. I have also talked to the director of poulsbo parks. feel free to reach out. 2/22/2025 12:07 PM 188 We have a serious shortage of pickleball courts in Kitsap County. Just drive by Lions any morning in the summer and you will see 50-80 people waiting in line to play 2/22/2025 12:03 PM 189 Work with Kitsap County parks as well Service groups clean up days 2/22/2025 9:14 AM 190 Stop the growth and fix what you have.2/22/2025 8:50 AM 191 with growing population more parking access at blueberry park, sr center nipsic. HOPE THIS IS ON YOUR AGENDA. I don;t go to YMCA due to full disabled parking. Same for senior center on days that I want to go and can't cause lot is full and I;d have to park on street and its too far for me to walk so I go home. 2/22/2025 8:39 AM 192 I am pleased there are so many nice parks and an active Senior Center 2/21/2025 9:29 PM 193 N/A 2/21/2025 7:31 PM 194 Outdoor swim pools more courts for sport playing 2/21/2025 6:02 PM 195 Outdoor concerts would be amazing. Pickelball courts��2/21/2025 5:26 PM 196 My family and I utilize many Bremerton and Kitsap parks. I would be willing to volunteer for projects or events if those options were available. 2/21/2025 4:30 PM 197 Maintain an up to date Facebook page.2/21/2025 4:21 PM 198 please add a dog park in east bremerton!2/21/2025 3:51 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 10 / 14 199 Improve the Senior Center. Better lighting and a heater that operates correctly.2/21/2025 3:31 PM 200 Reaching to the Senior population is lacking. So many Seniors don't know about the Senior Center. I am always telling people about how wonderful it is and how much they offer 2/21/2025 2:55 PM 201 Improved system for booking and payment of reserved spaces. More clear communication (website) with up to date information about P&R activities. 2/21/2025 2:18 PM 202 senior center twice as big -- lots of flat parking 2/21/2025 2:16 PM 203 Keep free admittance to our beautiful parks 2/21/2025 2:15 PM 204 Keeping up the high quality levels of care/ maintenance for our parks 2/21/2025 1:58 PM 205 We need more pickleball facilities for free. Maybe an outdoor park with roofs and lighting only. More senior recreational opportunities 2/21/2025 1:41 PM 206 How do I get the Bremerton quarterly information on Everything happening in Bremerton (art, events, concerts, plays, children’s plays, special events for children or seniors, planting info in our area, etc 2/21/2025 12:36 PM 207 Bremerton is lacking in indoor pickleball courts 2/21/2025 12:13 PM 208 Surveys, invitations for comments, suggestion boxes, etc 2/21/2025 12:12 PM 209 Improved indoor facilities. More staff for recreation programs and maintenance.2/21/2025 10:44 AM 210 need better security 2/21/2025 9:28 AM 211 More ways to advertising things across multiple platforms and accounts, mail pamphlets 2/20/2025 6:38 PM 212 I am most concerned that we don't have a decent dog park. Pendergast is usually muddy or dusty. There are no walking trails and poorly behaved dogs are allowed. 2/20/2025 4:13 PM 213 Safety issues regarding the parks have almost everything to do with people smoking, off leash or poorly controlled dogs, or trash and litter that becomes a hazard to kids. Many items on this survey seem to list homelessness as a potential safety issue, but in our four years living in Bremerton and frequent use of the local parks with our very young children, nobody in our family has ever had any issue with any homeless person in the parks - they mind their business and k eep to themselves and have never intruded on our use of the park facilities. In fact, if there were more and better bathrooms that were cleaned and monitored more regularly at the parks, it would be a community service to our homeless community members who also deserve the dignity of accessing toilets. Dog owners with their animals on long leashes or not on leashes at all, or who claim their dog is friendly despite the dog showing clear signs of stress and overstimulation at the park are much more frequently the danger posed to myself and my family at the parks. 2/20/2025 11:54 AM 214 Superior cleanliness/maintenance & safety precautions (cameras that produce clear, crisp images). 2/20/2025 11:51 AM 215 Add electric vehicle chargers to the parks. Clamp down on off leash dogs and the mess they make. Add toddler/preschool content at weekends so it is accessible to working parents. Younger minimum age for swim lessons on the weekend at the aquatic center in particular. 2/20/2025 11:09 AM 216 You're doing well, but I'd like to see more crafts classes.2/20/2025 10:55 AM 217 Community is growing we need more parks. Also I’ve gone down trails before and found vagrants drinking or pitching a tent. 2/20/2025 10:17 AM 218 Drop the plan for another baseball field at Pendergast down in the wetland area and expand the dog park, putting in a walking path around the perimeter for owners to use with their dogs. 2/20/2025 9:01 AM 219 An aquatic center could be a good goal!2/20/2025 12:01 AM 220 Too much noise (loud stereos) at bachman park. Alot of no good goes on (drug and sex deals) after dark. Larger signs re closed after dark, amd perhaps motion sensor lights. Cause no one wants to sit at night under logjr... hmm 2/19/2025 11:42 PM 221 Bremerton Parks are excellent. I suggest aids for people with mobility issues, such as covered areas next to parking lots so old people can sit and watch the kids play. Also, locking the bathrooms to prevent misuse is an outdated notion. It punishes the majority. Spend money for 2/19/2025 10:32 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 145 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 11 / 14 good lighting, security features, 911 panic call buttons, etc. The city can do much more the quality of life of its seniors. Thank you. 222 Would love an assortment of adult activities comparable to Poulsbo 2/19/2025 10:17 PM 223 Doing well now 2/19/2025 9:17 PM 224 Please don’t invest in poor places like Matan Park. Help people get to parks safely without needing cars. Improve sidewalks and bike lines. And build a pump track. Overall, we spent a lot of time in Burton Parks and love them. Keep up t he good work. 2/19/2025 9:14 PM 225 I would like the community centers easier to rent for space for a class or social.2/19/2025 9:07 PM 226 need for more courts, indoor and outdoors for pickleball. Soccer fields and craft/art classes. Birthday parties for children. 2/19/2025 8:29 PM 227 Star of the Sea should be required to assist with cleanup of Kiwanis. I have seen first hand how much trash they leave behind. I have seen neighborhood children and families avoid Kiwanis due to private school students taking over the whole park. They only have 1-2 adults per 20-30 screaming kids. It disturbs the peace of the neighborhood and makes it harder for neighbors to feel like they can use the park. 2/19/2025 8:12 PM 228 Control the drug use and homeless 2/19/2025 6:14 PM 229 Do not allow any encampments in our parks or open spaces.2/19/2025 6:07 PM 230 Repair Illahee State Park! For years, there has only been a slide. It’s a great park, but the playground is pathetic. 2/19/2025 5:48 PM 231 Have Star of the Sea school be required to take part in clean up days, and/or have them pay to use Kiwanis playground daily. They push out neighborhood kids. Not fair to taxpayers! 2/19/2025 5:39 PM 232 More aggressive, updated website. Better maps. More outreach.2/19/2025 5:15 PM 233 Better space for farmers market/other community events that currently occur at evergreen park 2/19/2025 5:14 PM 234 Monitor street end parks closer. Enforce dawn to dusk rules 2/19/2025 5:10 PM 235 Keep surveying! Also post playbills at schools and libraries.2/19/2025 3:12 PM 236 I am overall very happy with the parks/recreation offerings in Bremerton.2/19/2025 2:08 PM 237 I really enjoy our parks and believe the staff works hard and does a great job keeping them beautiful. The external factors of drug use, and associated loitering and litter are hard to get rid of. 2/19/2025 1:40 PM 238 More community activities for families on the weekend 2/19/2025 12:52 PM 239 Please make an exclusive playground for kids with autism/adhd or disabled 2/19/2025 11:53 AM 240 With global climate change we will need more spaces for people to keep cool in the summer, such as splash pads. I would also like to see guns banned in our city parks, the number of dads opening carrying on the playground is unsafe. 2/19/2025 11:14 AM 241 I grew up with Parks and Rec in Oregon, and learned martial arts, sewing, cooking, piano. I feel this could be a great opportunity for Bremerton to bring back! 2/19/2025 9:41 AM 242 Need a good website for all in one place info and reporting of issues 2/19/2025 9:38 AM 243 Clean parks , no homeless , high maintenance of bathrooms, keep up playground equipment 2/18/2025 9:08 PM 244 In my dream world there would be a safe walk/bike path connecting all of the parks in Bremerton. Trying to be more realistic, I think more parks through out the area would help to encourage people to get outside of the home and walk around a bit more. 2/18/2025 7:27 PM 245 Making sure the special needs community is included and has access to all areas 2/18/2025 5:50 PM 246 Council needs to realize how important parks are for our community. Please properly fund our parks dept.! 2/18/2025 5:14 PM 247 As the city of Bremerton conducts street projects I am very concerned with a reduced tree canopy. As trees take years to provide shade we must act now to protect and expand our 2/18/2025 4:09 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 12 / 14 green spaces. This type of forward thinking would be appreciated by future generations. 248 A pump track and flat concrete surface for rollerskating that's lighted. Providing a healthy activities for all ages and abilities 2/18/2025 1:48 PM 249 Please build a pump track, traffic garden, and trails!2/18/2025 1:02 PM 250 Facilitate volunteer programs that can help the department maintain trails and control vegetation. 2/17/2025 9:04 PM 251 Walking, biking, and wheelchair paved paths in parks need to be wider so that they can accommodate larger crowds. 2/17/2025 8:22 PM 252 Somethings that will help create a Park & Recreation system that best satisfies our population is to clean parks more often and to also have more water play areas for hot weathers and to plant more greenery to help the ecosystem. 2/15/2025 3:37 PM 253 Clean up and make a parks fit for a wider range of audience like disabled friendly main those are the main priorites. 2/14/2025 1:46 PM 254 to make it more fun 2/14/2025 1:37 PM 255 nothing 2/14/2025 1:36 PM 256 more areas with beautification, for example, nice plazas like downtown Bremerton. I live by blueberry park and about 2 miles from lions field, and would like to have more picnic/hangout spots with a waterfront view nearby. 2/14/2025 1:36 PM 257 make more nature areas 2/14/2025 1:35 PM 258 id 2/14/2025 1:34 PM 259 Safer Playgrounds, Cleaner bathrooms, aquatic classes, and program to learn how to play sports volleyball, basketball, tennis etc. 2/14/2025 1:33 PM 260 In my opinion we need better bathrooms and keeping them clean and more spots for docking boats and water front areas 2/14/2025 1:31 PM 261 I don't know 2/14/2025 1:28 PM 262 I think Bremerton could use more parks and more parks at the beach cause I think it would be more fun for kids and I think they need more swings big or small. 2/14/2025 12:11 PM 263 More elements that highlight the Navy at parks. The Charleston Business District loves the Parks department and hope you can find events to cohost with us on Callow. 2/14/2025 12:11 PM 264 kjgki 2/14/2025 11:15 AM 265 new parks 2/14/2025 11:13 AM 266 I need a safer park with the fast spinny thingies to go on.2/14/2025 11:12 AM 267 idk 2/14/2025 11:11 AM 268 no I don't care 2/14/2025 11:11 AM 269 idk 2/14/2025 11:10 AM 270 bro the homeless people need to be taken care of not skibidi boi 2/14/2025 11:10 AM 271 stop getting rid of the fun parts of parks/playgrounds 2/14/2025 11:09 AM 272 make bremerton safer please bro 2/14/2025 11:08 AM 273 idk 2/14/2025 11:06 AM 274 IF YOUR LOOKING AT THIS THEN YOU NEED TO LOOK BACK AT MY "COMPLAINTS" 2/14/2025 10:31 AM 275 uhhhhhhhhhh 2/14/2025 10:27 AM 276 nopers 2/14/2025 10:19 AM 277 Clean more, wash hands, spread less germs.2/14/2025 10:19 AM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 146 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 13 / 14 278 gcthjghjbnkjvchj 2/14/2025 10:18 AM 279 Cleanliness, it could give children sicknesses, they might eat it, & it causes a higher carbon footprint. 2/14/2025 10:18 AM 280 We need more skate parks and bigger ones also 2/14/2025 10:17 AM 281 WE HAVE TOO MANY PARKS JUST IMPROVE EXISTING LIKE MADRONA NEEDS WORK 2/14/2025 10:12 AM 282 The bathrooms need to be more cleaned also the park because the park is for kids it has to be cleaned so the trash doesn't do nothing to them. 2/14/2025 9:45 AM 283 When making or maintaining open space playgrounds and public space, make sure trees or shade is available. 2/14/2025 9:36 AM 284 Keeping the parks and recreation systems clean and maintained would best satisfy the needs of our population. 2/14/2025 9:31 AM 285 keep the parks and restrooms clean and keep the playgrounds safe 2/14/2025 9:31 AM 286 I don't know.2/14/2025 9:30 AM 287 Maybe keeping it cleaner by picking up rash and litter.2/14/2025 9:30 AM 288 idk 2/14/2025 9:28 AM 289 no.2/14/2025 9:28 AM 290 I do not know 2/14/2025 9:26 AM 291 more parking lots, more safety, more green 2/14/2025 9:26 AM 292 bathrooms need more care a lot of graffiti and very illege use 2/14/2025 9:24 AM 293 .....2/14/2025 9:23 AM 294 No drugs or Homelessness and people crying about my dogs because they are doing stupid yoga 2/14/2025 8:46 AM 295 idk ask adults 2/14/2025 8:37 AM 296 no 2/14/2025 8:36 AM 297 Clean them parks more also upgrade the bathrooms.2/14/2025 8:36 AM 298 Maybe start adding cool playground equipment and maybe cool decorations so you can use if for other event and kids and adults and teen will all want to go hangout there because it will be a full happy place. 2/14/2025 8:35 AM 299 more small residential parks with cleaner and more bathrooms 2/14/2025 8:35 AM 300 better bathrooms 2/14/2025 8:34 AM 301 Make sure they are clean and update playgrounds to make them more fun.2/14/2025 8:32 AM 302 more parks and more 2/14/2025 8:30 AM 303 N/A 2/14/2025 8:29 AM 304 I believe that you guys should find some way to make the park more safer.2/14/2025 8:28 AM 305 I rec ognize the hard work of the staff - cleaning, maintaining..thank you!2/14/2025 5:39 AM 306 Start a project and finish it. There has been no usable playground at Lulu D. Haddon's park for over 2 years now. Closing the park in the middle of summer was questionable. Keeping the park closed while not actively working on it has been frustrating. I look forward to being able to use our neighborhood park. 2/13/2025 9:05 PM 307 Lean into the Boardwalk as the vision within the comp plan is to build that out. We need to upgrade board walk facilities to support and build upon the many activities that already take place here. Find ways to build multigenerational participation and draw. Music is lacking. More education and self led activities within the nature and beauty Bremerton has to offer. 2/13/2025 9:04 PM 308 I have spent my entire 33 years here in Bremerton and have the privilege of raising my son 2/13/2025 8:56 PM 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 14 / 14 here as well, and I can say with certainty that Bremerton playgrounds need to be updated. There are so many other communities that are just too far to drive to, but are enticing because of their playgrounds. Evergreen gets over run because it’s one of the only truly good playgrounds. We are excited for Lulu Haddon to continue updating and hope more parks can follow suit! 309 Post at each facility what is available ther 2/13/2025 6:42 PM 310 We need a splash park 2/13/2025 6:02 PM 311 Keep the quality of employees equal to or greater than who you have now !2/13/2025 5:42 PM City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 147 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 30 / 38 Q27 Household Demographics (age) Answered: 722 Skipped: 178 10.11% 73 18.28% 132 25.90% 187 10.39% 75 8.59% 62 22.99% 166 3.74% 27 722 Under 18Under 18 Under 18 18-3418-34 18-34 35-4435-44 35-4445-5445-54 45-54 55-6455-64 55-64 65-7965-79 65-79 80+80+ 80+ UNDER 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-79 80+ TOTAL Age 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 31 / 38 Q28 Household Demographics (zip code) Answered: 650 Skipped: 250 33.54% 218 17.69% 115 30.15% 196 1.23% 8 12.92% 84 1.23% 8 3.23% 21 650 9831098310 98310 9831198311 98311 9831298312 98312 9831498314 98314 9833798337 98337 9836798367 98367 9838398383 98383 98310 98311 98312 98314 98337 98367 98383 TOTAL Zip code 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 32 / 38 Q29 Household Demographics (Residence?) Answered: 687 Skipped: 213 76.71% 527 22.27% 153 1.02% 7 687 1.24 OwnOwn Own RentRent Rent VisitingVisiting Visiting OWN RENT VISITING TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Residence 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 33 / 38 Q30 Household Demographics (years in Bremerton) Answered: 702 Skipped: 198 2.99% 21 17.81% 125 19.66% 138 19.37% 136 36.32% 255 3.85% 27 702 Less than 1Less than 1 Less than 1 1-4 years1-4 years 1-4 years 5-9 years5-9 years 5-9 years 10-19 years10-19 years 10-19 years 20+ years20+ years 20+ years Not a BremertonNot a Bremerton residentresident Not a Bremerton resident LESS THAN 1 1-4 YEARS 5-9 YEARS 10-19 YEARS 20+ YEARS NOT A BREMERTON RESIDENT TOTAL Years you have lived in Bremerton City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 148 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 34 / 38 Q31 Household Demographics (children) Answered: 699 Skipped: 201 48.50% 339 14.88% 104 31.19% 218 5.44% 38 699 NoneNone None 11 1 2-32-3 2-3 4+4+ 4+ NONE 1 2-3 4+ TOTAL How many children under the age of 18 currently live in your household 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 35 / 38 Q32 Household Demographics (dogs) Answered: 699 Skipped: 201 53.65% 375 46.35% 324 699 YesYes Yes NoNo No YES NO TOTAL Do you have dogs in your house 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 36 / 38 Q33 Household Demographics (income) Answered: 646 Skipped: 254 10.37% 67 11.46% 74 19.20% 124 18.89% 122 40.09% 259 646 Under $30,000Under $30,000 Under $30,000 Between $30,000Between $30,000 and $49,999and $49,999 Between $30,000 and $49,999 Between $50,000Between $50,000 and $74,999and $74,999 Between $50,000 and $74,999 Between $75,000Between $75,000 and $99,999and $99,999 Between $75,000 and $99,999 Over $100,000Over $100,000 Over $100,000 UNDER $30,000 BETWEEN $30,000 AND $49,999 BETWEEN $50,000 AND $74,999 BETWEEN $75,000 AND $99,999 OVER $100,000 TOTAL What is your household income City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 149 Appendix B: Community Feedback - Survey Responses 2026 Update to the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space(PROS) Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey 37 / 38 37.81% 228 32.01% 193 31.01% 187 39.97% 241 23.05% 139 21.23% 128 Q34 In what areas would you like to be placed on a mailing list to receive future correspondence from Bremerton Parks and Recreation? Answered: 603 Skipped: 297 Total Respondents: 603 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I am not interested in receivin... Parks, Recreation and Open Space... Quarterly Program Guide Special events Park planning and developm... Bremerton Senior Center programs... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I am not interested in receiving direct messages from the department at this time Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan related meetings Quarterly Program Guide Special events Park planning and development meetings Bremerton Senior Center programs and activities City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 150 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes Appendix B: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of December 3rd, 2024 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Jim McDonald, Katherine Weigel, Amy Waterman, Greg Dawson (remote) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager Kylie Finnell, City Attorney I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the September 24th Meeting Minutes. McDonald/Weigel (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Dawson (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Resident Kris Pendleton from NAD Disc Golf Stewardship Group shared the disc golf course restoration project status. The November 16th work party, which focused on renovating the tee pad and installing mulch across the fairway, was a huge success. The next work party is scheduled for January 12th. Commissioners thanked him for his efforts. V. Old Business: 1. Budget Workshops –Director Barker shared that the City Council approved the Biennial Budget last month. The Council recognized that the P&R Department needed assistance, and there was a proposal to hire a part-time or full-time Volunteer Coordinator. While the position was not included in the budget, the intent is to give new leadership time to determine what that position might look like before requesting a budget adjustment. No fee increases (e.g., shelter rentals, general programming, etc.) were included in the budget, but this will be evaluated in the coming year to ensure costs (e.g., staff time, utilities, etc.) are recouped yet still affordable for the community. Commissioner MacDonald thought boat launch fees should also be considered, and Commissioners discussed the benefits of a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator position to engage the public and promote the P&R Department. 2. By-Laws—City Attorney Finnell recapped that no changes have been made since the last meeting (where there was not a quorum) and explained that the most significant revision was to Section 4, Public Comment, which states: Any member of the public is provided an opportunity to comment on any Agenda item at the time the item is discussed. Such comments must be confined to those that are germane and relevant to the item being discussed and shall be subject to a time limit of three (3) minutes. If numerous speakers are addressing the issue, the Chairperson may further restrict speaker time. Oral comments will only be accepted by in-person attendees of the Commission meeting except in limited circumstances. If comment(s) are to be provided via remote means, advance approval must be provided by the Chairperson for good and reasonable cause. All other comments not provided in-person shall be provided in writing and, for all intents and purposes, be considered the same as oral comments. A motion was made to approve By-Laws as presented. McDonald/Burnette (M/S/U). 3. Haddon Park Playground—Ms. Berna summarized the playground equipment selection process, which included asking the public to vote on 13 options at the August P&R Commission Meeting. The preferred design was revised slightly to substitute the fourth slide for a climber to provide more play value and better fit the site and budget. The staff reviewed several color options and selected one that complements the restroom colors. A motion was made to move forward with Haddon Park Playground as presented. Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U) VI. New Business: 1. PROS Survey Questions – Director Barker shared survey questions from the last PROS Update (six years ago) and asked Commissioners if there were missing topics or current trends that should be included in questions. He shared that the intent is for the public survey to go out in January and be live for 2-3 months. The PROS Plan needs to be adopted by February 2026; however, due to upcoming Council/Mayoral elections, the goal is to complete it by the end of the year. Commissioner Waterman asked about the level of engagement historically, if the zip code question provided enough information (doesn’t reveal if they are a Bremerton resident), and if there are areas in Bremerton that are parks and recreation scarce. Ms. Berna recalled that the 2019 survey had the most engagement, and the questions were more thorough (resulting in more feedback) than the previous two PROS plans. The National 10-Minute Walk standard and how to word the questions about whether parks and recreation improve your quality of life were discussed. Commissioner MacDonald offered written suggestions for rephrasing several questions for consideration. Chair Burnette suggested asking the public what their favorite park is and which park they think needs to be renovated. Director Barker asked Commissioners for written comments by Friday, December 13th. 2. Kiwanis Embankment Slide – Mr. Hauschel reported that staff are conducting hillside restoration work to address erosion; therefore, the embankment slide has been temporarily removed while this work occurs. Director Barker added that this is a good time of year to do the job. 3. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. A motion was made to retain current officers (Chair Burnette and Vice Chair Weigel) for next year. McDonald/Dawson (M/S/U). VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Dawson thanked the staff for their persistence in working on Haddon Park despite all the challenges and congratulated Chair Burnette on his re-appointment. Commissioner Waterman mentioned that while she was at Green Lake Park in Seattle, several people expressed their concerns about various park issues. During the conversation, she mentioned the Bremerton Parks and Recreation system, highlighting the benefits of having a smaller system that feels more hands-on. She also suggested that residents might feel more connected to a parks system in a smaller city versus a larger one. Commissioner MacDonald attended the new YMCA downtown, which is small but has a great view, and heard that the roof at the primary location is still leaking. Operations Manager Hauschel stated that they are waiting for warmer, drier weather to perform some patchwork on the roof. He is obtaining cost estimates for repairing or replacing the HVAC unit, and funding is allocated in the 2025 budget for a building assessment. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 151 Appendix C: Community Feedback - PROS Plan Draft Comments VIII. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Park Project Updates a. Haddon Park Renovation Project– Ms. Berna shared progress photos of Haddon Park, including the recent basketball court striping and parking lot. The pathways, picnic shelter, and playground curbing/seat wall are complete, and the pre-fabricated restroom is anticipated to be installed in mid-February and will be craned in from Lafayette Ave. b. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project— Ms. Berna shared progress photos of Kitsap Lake Park, including the completion of a boat launch, fishing pier, seatwall at lake, and switchback pathway to access the upland portion of the park, which provides excellent views of the lake and has transformed the site. The picnic shelter kit will be delivered next week, and the playground curbing has been installed. a. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 152 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of January 28th, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Jim McDonald, Katherine Weigel, Amy Waterman, Greg Dawson Commissioner’s Absent: Ben Burnette (excused) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager Dave Dinkuhn, Stormwater Engineer I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Weigel. II. Approval of the December 3rd Meeting Minutes. McDonald/Dawson (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Waterman (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: West Sound Disc Golf Association (WSDGA) members Nicole Coleman (Vice President) and Sam Huff (Treasurer) provided an overview of WSDGA’s contribution since the course was installed in 2004. WSDGA is a 501c3 organization working on fundraising to upgrade the course's baskets and partners with the Stewardship Group on the restoration projects. V. Old Business: 1. NAD Disc Golf Stewardship Group Presentation – Kris Pendleton shared the disc golf course restoration project status. The January 12th work party, which focused on renovating the tee pad for hole 1 and installing mulch across the fairway, was a huge success. The next work party is scheduled for February 8th, and a long-term plan was shared to reposition logs and install footbridges and native plants to improve pathways and minimize the impact on wet areas. Commissioners thanked him for his efforts. There was a group consensus to support the plan as presented. VI. New Business: 1. 9th Street Mini Park Outfall Design—City Stormwater Engineer Dave Dinkuhn summarized plans to install a stormwater outfall at 9th Street Mini Park and shared the 30% Site Plan, and Commissioners and staff made comments. Commissioners recommended soliciting additional public feedback from the neighborhood. 2. PROS Plan Survey Update—Director Barker shared that the questions have been updated after comments from the commissioners, and the survey has been entered into Survey Monkey to go live starting January 31, 2025. The survey will be available to the public until mid-April and is estimated to take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey results will be used to help develop and update the 2026 PROS Plan and will be discussed at the commission meeting in May. 3. PROS Plan Review & Regional/Community Park Inventory—Director Barker shared pages from the previous PROS Plan and asked commissioners to review them, create notes/comments, and be prepared to discuss these topics at the next meeting. Staff will also be meeting weekly to review the topics and take site visits prior to each meeting to share any updates to inventories as needed to assist in the discussions and the update process. 4. 2025 Commission Meeting Schedule—Director Barker shared a document that outlines the schedule for commission meetings for 2025, with the associated topics related to the chapters of the PROS Plan that will be discussed at each meeting. Documents for the following meeting will be distributed at the previous meeting to allow commission members time to review them. These topics will also be promoted to the public to encourage community members to attend and provide comments. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Waterman asked how often the Parks & Recreation Commission should provide regular updates to the City Council and about vacancies on the Commission. Director Barker said he would contact the City Council to confirm a regular timeframe. He noted that Parks & Recreation was the only department not part of a committee, and Councilmember Coughlin recommended that the department join the Finance, Investment & Parking Committee. Tim Barker confirmed one opening on the Commission and encouraged Commissioners to help spread the word. VIII. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Recent Park Damage and Homelessness Activities – Brian Hauschel summarized park vandalism and homelessness activities at Sheridan Park Community Center, Warren Ave. Park, Stephenson Canyon, Lions Park, and NAD Park. In addition, there was copper wire theft at the Pendergast Park lighting system, and the downtown fountains have been used for washing clothes, so keeping pH levels up is challenging. A point-in-time count is happening now, which will help identify where resources are needed. An estimated 30-50% of maintenance staff time is dedicated to homelessness and vandalism. Tim Barker shared the City’s partnership with CommonStreet, which has been great to work with and is heavily involved in responding to homelessness. 2. Haddon Park Project – Colette Berna shared progress photos of Haddon Park, including the recent basketball court striping and parking lot. The pathways, picnic shelter, and playground curbing/seat wall are complete, and the prefabricated restroom drawings were approved this week through L&I review at the state level; applied for a building permit, and production should start soon and take about a month. The building is anticipated to be installed in March and will be craned in from Lafayette Ave. 3. Kitsap Lake Park Project – Colette Berna shared progress photos of Kitsap Lake Park, including the completion of a boat launch, fishing pier, seat wall at lake, and switchback pathway to access the upland portion of the park, which provides excellent views of the lake and has transformed the site. The picnic shelter and playground curbing has been installed. 4. Quincy Square Groundbreaking Ceremony – Tim Barker reported that the groundbreaking for the Quincy Square project took place on Monday, January 20th, on 4th Street in downtown Bremerton. The project is anticipated to be completed by June of this City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 153 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes year. Key groups that are going to be involved in the programming of the square, include the Downtown Business Association, the Arts Commission, the City of Bremerton and other local businesses. Additional conversations have been occurring about the activation of this area moving forward to encourage more activity and events to be located within the square. 5. PSE Mounted Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Tim Barker reported on a presentation that was made at the City Council Study Session on Wednesday, January 22nd. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is looking to install charging stations within Bremerton and has reached out for comments from staff prior to the project being opened to the public for comment. The concept would be to find public areas within the city that could benefit from having charging stations installed such as parks and public parking lots. The stations would be managed and maintained by PSE. City Council Retreat – Tim Barker reported that the City Council will be holding their annual retreat this year on Saturday, February 8th at Gold Mountain Golf Course. The council will be submitting their discussion topics to the Council President by January 31st and President Younger would like for the retreat to be interactive which will include participation from the directors and staff. This is an all-day event to help the council create goals and areas of focus for the coming year. IX. Adjournment: Vice Chair Weigel adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of February 25th, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Jim McDonald (remote), Katherine Weigel, Amy Waterman, Greg Dawson, Ken Riley (remote) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:33 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the January 28th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Dawson/Weigel (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Burnette (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Susan Davis uses the Senior Center and shared that the heating system is not working. V. Old Business: 1. Recent Park Damage and Homelessness Activities – Brian Hauschel reported that the lights at Pendergast Regional Park have been repaired following a theft of copper wiring, expressing gratitude to Public Works for their support. There has been homeless activity at the Sheridan Park Community Center, where an RV was parked outside, but assistance was provided to help relocate them. Cutting activity was detected at Madrona Trails, and the perpetrators were apprehended. VI. New Business: 1. Bremerton Senior Center Updates – Lisa Garland shared several upcoming events, including Volunteer Appreciation Day, Senior Trips, the May 15th Fundraiser at Applebee’s, and fantastic results with $UMS (Seniors Uncovering Money Solutions). $UMS is comprised of members, has a balance of nearly 13k, and recently funded cabinets for quilters. 2. PROS Plan Survey Update – Director Barker shared that 562 responses have been received so far, which started on February 12th. We partnered with the School District to promote the survey and received 134 responses when that was advertised. The survey will be live until April 30th. 3. PROS Plan Review & Regional/Community Park Inventory – Tim Barker shared Inventory pages for Regional and Community Parks from the previous PROS Plan and updated edits for Commissioners to review and comment. Staff conduct weekly site visits to update inventories, maintenance concerns, and improvement recommendations. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: None City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 154 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes VIII. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Parks Maintenance & Operations Activities – Brian Hauschel summarized park maintenance, including fountain cleaning, structural testing at the boardwalk, ballfield maintenance, ordering supplies, and storm debris cleanup. 2. Haddon Park Project – Colette Berna shared the progress of Haddon Park, which includes finalizing the playground equipment purchase and negotiating change orders with the contractor for remobilization and costs associated with restroom building installation. The building is anticipated to be installed in March and craned in from Lafayette Ave. 3. Kitsap Lake Park Project – Colette Berna shared the progress of Kitsap Lake Park, including punch list items to address some grading and drainage issues in the parking lot which resulted from necessary regrading for ADA of boat launch stall and pathway to lake. They are being resolved through a combination of grinding and additional asphalt. The contractor noticed that the grating on the boat launch and fishing pier was placed incorrectly, parallel to the path of travel vs. perpendicular, which is required for ADA compliance. The new grating is expected to be ready at the end of March and installed at the beginning of April. A Dept. of Commerce grant of $311k was applied for to offset the additional budget needed to proceed with the upland portion, including the irrigation, hydroseeding, and playground, and the grant results should be posted in June. The lake will be stocked with fish on March 8th. 4. City Council Retreat – Tim Barker shared the Mayor’s Initiatives related to parks, arts, and culture. The meeting was an overall goal setting and project prioritization for the council for the 2025 calendar year. 5. Daddy Daughter Dance – Tim Barker shared that he attended this year’s dance with his daughter and was very impressed with the turnout and the range of ages for the kids and that there was a lot of activities and things for everyone to do. He also shared that there was almost 400 in attendance and that the group that helped to put on the event did a great job! 6. Tree Committee – Tim Barker spoke to the need to create a better structure for the Tree Committee which could include it being combined with a commission. He and other department directors that have staff involved will be continuing to have conversations about the structure and make up of the group prior to their next scheduled meeting in May. IX. Adjournment: Vice Chair Weigel adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of March 25th, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Jim McDonald, Katherine Weigel, Greg Dawson, Ken Riley (remote) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the February 25th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Dawson/Weigel (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Weigel (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: N/A V. Staff Reports & Updates: Parks Maintenance and Operations Activities – Brian Hauschel shared updates on water leak and irrigation repairs at Blueberry Park, spring field operations to prepare athletic fields for play, the seasonal hiring process, and the Golf Course's driving range pad being poured. 1. Haddon Park Renovation – Colette Berna shared the progress of Haddon Park, which includes a playground community-build day scheduled for Saturday, April 19th, starting at 9 am. Bremerton NJROTC and potentially some military from Navy Hospital will be joining. 2. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation – Colette Berna shared the progress of Kitsap Lake Park, which includes the removal of ivy and the planting of native plants on the bank, as well as the contractor completing punch list items. 3. Team Bremerton – Tim Barker shared information about a group formed by volunteers and business owners who could be affected by the events tied to the city's designation as a Fan Zone for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The group is in its early stages of planning and development and will assist others with pulling together funding and resources to create a festive atmosphere in the community throughout the entire World Cup, which will last from mid-June to mid-to-late-July in 2026. 4. WRPA Regional Meeting – Tim Barker shared that he and three other staff members attended a quarterly regional meeting for the SW region of the Washington Recreation and Parks Association. The association is a member organization that provides educational training and networking opportunities for parks and recreation professionals throughout the state of Washington. The department has eight staff members who are members of the association and have opportunities to participate in both free and fee-based training and activities. VI. New Business: City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 155 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes 1. PROS Plan Survey Update – Director Barker shared that nearly 700 responses have been received so far, which started on February 12th. We have partnered with the Bremerton School District, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, City Council, Senior Center, West Sound Pickleball Club, BKAT and many others to promote the survey. The survey will be live until April 30th. 2. PROS Plan Review & Neighborhood/Pocket Park Inventory – Tim Barker shared Inventory pages for Neighborhood and Pocket Parks from the previous PROS Plan and updated edits for Commissioners to review and comment. Staff conduct weekly site visits to update inventories, maintenance concerns, and improvement recommendations. The review for April will include Natural Areas, Plazas, Streetscapes, Greenways, Trails, Recreation, and Special Use Facilities. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Riley inquired whether the Sheridan Park Community Center is available for rental, anticipating that there will be increased demand while the elementary schools are being rebuilt. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of April 22nd, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Jim McDonald, Katherine Weigel, Greg Dawson, Amy Waterman (remote) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the March 25th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Burnette/Dawson (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. Dawson/Burnette (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: N/A V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Haddon Park Renovation – Colette Berna shared the progress of Haddon Park, which included a playground community-build day on Saturday, April 19th which had a total of 25 volunteers. Parks Crew will complete the playground next week, and then playground chips can be blown-in or hauled depending on the remaining budget. The contractor is completing items now that the restroom is installed, and staff are working with an irrigation contractor to complete their work and PSE to complete the drop-down service. Shade trees are being selected and will be planted next month along with new park signage and an interpretive sign illustrating the history of the site is being developed. The park is expected to be open by the end of June and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this summer. 2. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation – Colette Berna shared Kitsap Lake Park's progress, including striping the parking lot. Once this is done, the lower section of the park will be open for boating and fishing. The upland will still need to be irrigated, and playground selection will occur later this year. The playground will be funded by a 311k Department of Commerce grant which was approved, and we are expecting to receive this summer. 3. Recognition of Bremerton Parks Foundation for Donations– Tim Barker shared that the Bremerton Parks Foundation devoted funds for both current park renovations (Haddon Park and Kitsap Lake Park) totaling $16,500. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Survey Update – Director Barker shared that nearly 800 responses have been received so far, which started on February 12th. We have partnered with the Bremerton School District, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, City Council, Senior Center, West Sound Pickleball Club, BKAT and many others to promote the survey. The survey will be live until April 30th. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 156 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes 2. PROS Plan Review & Neighborhood/Pocket Park/Plazas/Greenways Inventory – Tim Barker shared Inventory pages for Neighborhood/Pocket Parks/Plazas/Greenways from the previous PROS Plan and updated edits for Commissioners to review and comment. Staff conduct weekly site visits to update inventories, maintenance concerns, and improvement recommendations. The review for May will include Natural Areas, Plazas, Streetscapes, Greenways, Trails, Recreation, and Special Use Facilities. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner MacDonald noted it’s Earth Day, sharing Emerson quote, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of May 27th, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Jim McDonald, Katherine Weigel, Ken Riley (remote) Excused Absence: Greg Dawson, Amy Waterman Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager (remote) I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:33 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the April 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Burnette (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Jim Cline, President of Charleston Business District thanked Department for pots and hanging baskets and asked for timing of additional pots (being stored at Oyster Bay), recommendations for removing weeds between sidewalk cracks and proposed long-term use as a Festival Street. V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Highlights & Hurdle Video - Tim Barker attempted to share video but ran into technology issues. 2. Haddon Park Renovation – Colette Berna and Brian Hauschel shared the progress of Haddon Park. Staff are working with PSE to complete the drop-down service, the irrigation contractor to complete their work, and the installation of the playground safety surfacing. Shade trees are being selected and will be planted next month along with installing site furniture (trash receptacles and tables), new park signage and an interpretive sign illustrating the history of the site is being developed. The park is expected to be open by the end of June and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this summer. 3. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation – Colette Berna and Brian Hauschel shared Kitsap Lake Park's progress, which is open for boating and fishing. Staff will install new signage and site furniture soon. The upland will still need to be irrigated, and playground selection will occur later this year. The playground will be funded by a 321k Department of Commerce grant which was approved, and we are expecting to receive this summer. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Inventory Review - Plazas/Streetscapes & Greenways/Facilities Inventory – Tim Barker shared Inventory pages for Plazas/Streetscapes & Greenways, and Special Facilities from the previous PROS Plan and updated edits for Commissioners to review and comment. Staff conduct weekly site visits to update inventories, maintenance concerns, and City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 157 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of June 24th, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Katherine Weigel, Amy Waterman (remote), Jim McDonald (remote), Greg Dawson Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the May 27th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. Weigel/Burnette (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Resident Kenny Vilarvong, president of the local bike polo club, is searching for an approved place to play. The group has about 30 members, with 10 who regularly attend. Since starting last year, they have been kicked out of most parking lots and now play at the OC overflow parking lot. It’s fun to watch, and they meet on Thursdays at the Farmer’s Market at 5 pm, then bike to the OC parking lot at 6 pm. The surface should be flat and paved; concrete is more durable than asphalt. Access to a public restroom would be ideal. Resident Pat Kerber has lived next to Forest Ridge Park for the past year and a half, and several issues need attention; the park has become a dumping ground, mostly at night. There is also a lot of drug activity, and he collects trash, beer cans, and drug paraphernalia each time he walks the trails. Something must be done to prevent people from accessing the park after hours. The best solution is to install a gate to close the park at night. Additionally, cigarette butt containers are recommended, along with more “No Camping” signs at strategic points, and large holly trees need removal. V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Highlights & Hurdle Video - Tim Barker shared a video showing “Highlights & Hurdles” from last month. 2. Haddon Park Renovation – Staff shared updates on Haddon Park. The playground safety surfacing has been installed, and the park opened on June 19th. Staff continue to work with PSE to finish the drop-down service. Shade trees have been delivered and will be planted next week, and an interpretive sign showcasing the site's history has been ordered. A ribbon- cutting ceremony is scheduled for July. 3. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation – Staff shared an update on the progress of Kitsap Lake Park, which is now open for boating and fishing. The Parks crew will soon install new signage and site furniture. The lawn areas still require irrigation, and the playground selection will take place later this year. The playground will be funded by a $321,000 Department of Commerce grant that has been approved, and we expect to receive it this summer. 4. Ivy Green Cemetery Fencing Replacement Project – Brian Hauschel shared that the fencing along 15th Street is being installed, and so far, half to two-thirds of the posts are up, which should be finished soon. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Inventory Review - Streetscapes Video/Special Facilities Inventory – Tim Barker shared the Streetscapes video from last month, along with the edits to the Inventory pages for the remaining Special Use Facilities (Ivy Green Cemetery, Gold Mountain Golf Course, and Jarstad Park), for Commissioners to review and comment. 2. PROS Plan Survey Results – Director Barker summarized survey results showing 97% of residents believe parks and recreation are vital to Bremerton's quality of life. The top improvements residents want include enhanced safety, cleaner facilities, more programs and events, better trails and pathways, and reductions in homelessness. 3. PROS Plan Goals & Objectives Review – Director Barker led a review of the 2020 data as well as staff recommended updates to the Goals and Objectives for the 2026 plan. Staff do not recommend adding any new goals but made recommendations to amend some of the objectives and add bullets to what was approved in 2020. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner McDonald booked a cruise and won’t be available to attend the next meeting. Commissioner Waterman's friends from across the country visited, checking out Evergreen Rotary Park, pocket parks in Manette, and NAD Marine. They were thoroughly impressed by the facilities for a city the size of Bremerton. Commissioner Dawson was impressed by the staff's continued hard work and was excited about Tim’s new tenure. Commissioner Weigel agreed. Commissioner Burnette had training at the Conference Center and spent time outside and was impressed by the maintenance staff’s protocol (PPE and signage) to inform the public they were working safely. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 158 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of July 22, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Katherine Weigel, Amy Waterman (remote), Greg Dawson Excused Absence: Jim McDonald Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operation Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the June 24th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Dawson/Burnette (M/S/U). III. Approval of Agenda. Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Resident Patrick Kerber, a neighbor to Forest Ridge Park, reported issues at last month’s meeting and was checking in on the status of park signage and whether the large holly trees would be addressed. He shared that the situation at Forest Ridge Park has worsened since last month, and he estimates that 80% of park use is currently for illicit purposes. He recommends closing the park to vehicles due to trash being dumped and drug paraphernalia, and that shutting it down to vehicle traffic would make a significant difference in reducing illicit activity. V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. NAD Restoration Project – Kris Pendleton provided an update on recent work parties at NAD Park, which included spreading about 100 yards of mulch, planting 100 native plants in strategic areas, and restoring another T-pad. He reached out to the Washington Youth Challenge Academy and is coordinating with them to spread mulch over three days. They raised $1,000 at the sold-out tournament, and an additional $4,000 donation was made from an estate. 2. Haddon Park Ribbon Cutting- July 25th @ 1 PM– Staff shared video of Haddon Park’s transformation and invited Commissioners to attend ribbon-cutting ceremony. 3. Ivy Green Cemetery Fence Replacement Project – Staff shared photo of completed project with funding acknowledgement sign. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Chapter 1 Introduction – Director Barker shared the revised chapter, which included updates to current demographics based on the latest census and an overview of survey results. 2. PROS Plan Chapter 4 Needs Analysis – Director Barker shared updates to the chapter, which included some statistics related to NRPA Level of Service Standards. At the next meeting he will share updated NRPA Park Metrics comparisons that will be added to the plan in this section. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Waterman expressed appreciation for the staff's efforts and upcoming work. Commissioner Dawson mentioned an article in the Kitsap Sun about Twanoh State Park, where a high-end food service is now being successfully operated out of the concession building. He wondered if Bremerton promoted food trucks in our parks, whether that could also be successful. Commissioner Burnette reported several issues at the ballfields, including a cockeyed second base at Pendergast Field 1, a tree overhanging the field at Lions Park Field 1, and some lights at Pendergast not working. He also inquired about how Evergreen Park and the Boardwalk held up during Bridge Blast. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 159 Appendix B: Community Feedback - P&R Commission Meeting Minutes BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of August 26, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “Zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Katherine Weigel, Greg Dawson, Jim McDonald, Amy Waterman Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operations Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the July 22nd, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Burnette/Dawson (M/S/4:approved; 1 abstained due to absence) III. Approval of Agenda. McDonald/Burnette (M/S/U). IV. Public Comment: Resident Pat Kerber, who lives near Forest Ridge Park, clarified that signage is needed to confirm the park is closed from dusk to dawn and informed the Commission that the park is still suffering from the same issues – drug use, dumping, and overnight camping. Resident Kenny Vilarvong, president of the local bike polo club, is following up on securing an approved location to play that meets their needs and is covered for winter use. V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Forest Ridge Park Management Concerns –Parks Operation Hauschel summarized the meeting he had at the park with neighbors and asked Commissioner Weigel for her opinion. Commissioner Weigel has lived next to the park for 19 years. This past year, it was inundated with cars parked overnight, and there has been an increase in dumping and illicit activity. The option of installing a gate north of the parking lot and jersey barriers across the diagonal road was discussed. A motion was made to install a gate north of the parking lot to block access to the cul-de-sac and jersey barriers across the diagonal road. McDonald/Dawson (M/S/U). 2. Haddon Park Ribbon Cutting Video & Updates – Staff shared video of Haddon Park’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and provided an update on finishing touches of park renovation, which includes tree planting in September, installation of site furniture, and re-painting of restroom roof (by restroom supplier) to the correct color. Director Barker is meeting with BKAT to do a segment about the park later this week. 3. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project – Director Barker gave an overview of changes to the A/E scope going to Council, which includes design of a new automatic irrigation system and redesign of the parking lot drainage at the boat launch. The slopes in the parking lot had a tight tolerance, and a stormwater berm was added to channel the stormwater; however, this has caused issues with scraping from the boat motors. The new design will remove the stormwater berm and install a trench drain across the parking lot to prevent ponding, while also increasing accessibility. 4. Proposed PSE Charging Station at Evergreen Rotary Park – Director Barker shared plans to install 2 EV charging stations in Evergreen Rotary Park’s main parking lot, resulting in the loss of 4 regular parking stalls. Commissioner McDonald asked staff to inquire with PSE about using less space, losing three stalls instead of four. Commissioners agreed that this would be a better use of space and acceptable. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Chapter 4 Needs Analysis Updates– Director Barker shared the revised chapter, which included the NRPA metrics comparison and a section dedicated to maintenance challenges caused by the rising houseless population. 2. PROS Plan Chapter 5 Action Plan – Director Barker shared updates to the chapter, which included the 6-year and 20-year Capital Facilities Plan. 3. P&R Commission – Director Barker informed Commissioners that there will be four open positions on the Commission, and he invited them to spread the word as he will be making announcements to encourage interested candidates to apply at all upcoming events. VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Weigel shared her love and passion for Bremerton and was thankful to stay on as a commissioner for another term. Commissioner Waterman is relocating out of the country for work, but will not be leaving Bremerton as her home. She was pleased to be asked to stay on the Commission until December. She also inquired about Forest Ridge and whether it’s been discussed at the Public Safety Committee. Commissioner Dawson expressed gratitude to the Forest Ridge stewardship group for their ongoing dedication to the park. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 7:07 pm. 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COLBYCOLBYMANCHESTERWATERMANANNAPOLISPORTORCHARDCHARLESTONHARPERSOUTHWORTHKEYPORTSUQUAMISHGORSTSILVERDALEVENICEMANZANITATOLOFLETCHERBAYWESTWOODPOINTWHITETAYLOR AVEEAGLEDALEWINSLOWYEOMALTFERNCLIFFMANITOUSKIFF POINTROLLING BAYPORTMADISON MILLAGATEPASSNORTHSEABOLDSEABOLDPORTMADISONLA VIEWYEOMALTPOINTWING POINTHAWLEYMADISONAVECREOSOTEPARKER'SLANDINGBLAKELYCOUNTRYCLUBSOUTH BEACHFORTWARDPLEASANTBEACHCRYSTALSPRINGS01234MilesDRAFTMosquito Fleet TrailPrimary TrailSecondary TrailRoadsParks and Open SpaceAdopted Historic DockPotentialKitsap County Public WorksTransportation PlanningOctober 2004Map Created for Planning Purposes OnlySource: Kitsap County Mosquito Fleet Trail Plan. Prepared by MacLeod Reckord City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 166 Water Trails Map Boat & Kayak Launches Amenities • Resources The Kitsap Peninsula has more than 371 miles of shoreline making it the ideal destination for year round kayaking and other boat adventures. B5 305 Port Orchard Manchester Bainbridge Island Seabeck Brownsville Keyport Hansville Indianola SuquamishBangor Silverdale PortGamble Hood Canal Bridge Poulsbo Kingston Port LudlowTo Port Townsend Keystone-Coupeville Ferry Bremerton KitsapPeninsula Illahee Tracyton Harper Retsil Chico Southworth Island BlakeIsland 3 3 3 303 305 104 104 307 L16 A0 A1 A3 A4 A7 C3 C3-b C4 C7 C8 C10 C14-a C13 E1-c E4-d E4-a, E4-b E8 E4-c E1-b E1-a E3-b Eglon C14 D2 D6 D8 D9E3-a 3 Libe r ty Port Gamble BayMil le r Agate Pass Bridge Port OrchardDyes Inlet AppleTree Cove PointNo Point Sinclair InletYuk o n H a r b o r Puget Sound Hood Canal Hood Canal PortMadison Rich Passage Dabob Bay Skunk Bay Hood Canal (see reverse side) North Mason Belfair Allyn Union 3106 F1 F3, 3-a G4 G7 G10 G1 H7-b H8 I1 J0, J0-a I3 G2 I2, I2-a J6 J11-a J15 G6 H7-a I 4 K19 166 16 MAP AREA IDENTIFIER Letter = Segment A = Port Gamble to Foulweather Bluff B = Bainbridge Island (see reverse side) C = Foulweather Bluff to Kingston D = Kingston to Keyport E = Keyport to Poulsbo F = Brownsville to Bremerton G = Dyes Inlet H = Sinclair Inlet I = Manchester to Gig Harbor J = Belfair to Dewatto K = Dewatto to Seabeck L = Seabeck to Hood Canal Bridge note: RR = restroom, pkg=parking Number Identifier :Number = miles from beginning of segment ie., C3 - Norwegian Park | Section C (Foulweather Bluff) 3 miles from Foulweather Bluff (start of segment) Hood Canal J11J11-cJ11-b L0 J20 160 Hansville RdD7 Photos: Tom WoltjerPhoto: Erinn J HaleMAY 2012 VisitKitsap.com A0 Salisbury Point County Park Boat Launch, Parking, Restrm A1 Port Gamble Mill Site Kayak Launch, Rentals, Parking, Town, Store A3 Hood Canal Dr Shore Access A4 Hood Canal Place Rd End Shore Access A7 Twin Spits Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking C3 Norwegian Point Park Kayak Launch, Parking, Store C3-b Point No Point Park Kayak Launch, Parking, RR C4 Point No Point Lighthouse Kayak Launch, Parking, RR C7 Pilot Point Kayak Launch, Parking C8 Port of Eglon* (no link) Boat Launch, Parking, RR C10 Ludlow Dr Rd End Shore Access C13 North Beach Kayak Launch, Parking C14 Port of Kingston* | Marina Launch, Parking, Kayak Racks, 360.297.3545 Overnight Moorage/Services, C14-a Arness Park Store D2 South Villa Dr Shore Access D6 Port of Indianola* Boat Launch, Parking, Store D7 Indianola Waterfront Preserve Shore Access D8 Suquamish Tribal Dock Boat Launch, Parking, Town D9 Old Man House Park Kayak Launch, Parking, RR E1-a Skookum Rd End Shore Access E1-b Ona Rd End Shore Access E1-c Port of Keyport* | Marina Boat Launch, Parking, Town 360.394.4422 Overnight Moorage/Services E3-a Oyster Plant Park Kayak Launch, Parking E3-b Poulsbo Lions Park Shore Access E4-a Olympic Outdoor Center Dock Kayak Launch, Rentals E4-b Port of Poulsbo* | Marina Boat Launch, Parking, Town 360.779.3505 Overnight Moorage/Services E4-c American Legion Park Kayak Launch, Parking E4-d Liberty Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking E8 Keyport Saltwater Park Kayak Launch, Parking F1 Port of Brownsville* | Marina Launch, Parking, Store, Camping 360.692.5498 Overnight Moorage/Services F3 Illahee State Park Kayak Launch, Parking, Camping F3-a Port of Illahee Boat Launch, Parking, Store G1 Evergreen Park Boat Launch, Parking G2 Lions Park Kayak Launch, Parking G4 Port of Tracyton* Launch, Parking, RR,Store G6 J.A. & Anna Smith Park Shore Access Only G7 Port of Silverdale* | Docks Boat Launch, Parking, Town 360.698.4819 Overnight Moorage/Services G10 Chico Boat Launch Boat Launch, Parking H0 Port of Bremerton* | Marina Boat Launch, Parking, Town 360.373.1035 Overnight Moorage/Services H7-a Port Orchard Marina Dock, Parking, Town 360.876.5535 Overnight Moorage/Services H7-b Water Street Boat Launch Boat Launch, Parking, Town H8 Retsil Boat Launch Boat Launch, Parking I1 Manchester State Park Kayak Launch, Parking, Camping I2 Port of Manchester* Parking I2-a Pomeroy Park Kayak Launch, Parking I3 Yukon Harbor | Harper Boat Kayak Launch, Parking I4 Blake Island State Park Camping J0 Belfair State Park Boat Launch, Pkg, Store, Camp J0-a Port of Allyn* | Dock Boat Launch, Parking, Store 360.275.2430 Overnight Moorage J6 Twanoh State Park Boat Launch, Pkg, Store, Camp J11 Tahuya Boat Launch, Parking J11-a Union Boat Ramp Boat Launch, Parking J11-b Alderbrook Resort Boat Launch, Parking, Resort J11-c Hood Canal Adventures Kayak Launch, Parking, Rentals J15 Menards Landing Boat Launch, Parking J20 Dewatto Kayak Launch, Parking K19 Misery Point Boat Launch Boat Launch, Parking L0 Seabeck Marina Boat Launch, Parking, Store L16 Kitsap Memorial Park Parking, Restroom, Camping B0 Agate Pass Bridge East Side Kayak Launch, Parking B1 Sanwick Street Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B2 North Street Rd End Shore Access B3 West Pt Madison Nature Preserve Kayak Launch, Parking B4-c Hidden Cove Park Parking, Restrooms B4-d T’chookwop Park Shore Access B4-e NE Lafayette Ave Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B5 Fay Bainbridge Park Parking, Restrms, Showers, Camping B9 Manitou Park Blvd Kayak Launch, Parking B10 Yaquina Place Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B12-b Hawley Cove Park Shore Access B12-c Waterfront Park Parking, Restrooms, Dock, Town, Lodging B12-d Strawberry Park Kayak Launch, Parking B12-e Japanese Memorial Park Parking, Restroom B12-f Pritchard Park Parking, Restroom B15 Rockaway Beach Park Kayak Launch, Parking B16 Blakely Harbor Park Kayak Launch, Parking, RR B20-a Fort Ward Park Shore Access B20 Fort Ward Park Parking, RR, Launch, Camping B21-b Wharf Street Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B23 Schell Chelb Estuary Shore Access B25 Point White Dock Kayak Launch, Parking, RR B26 Westwood Rd End Shore Access B27 Gazzam Lake Park Shore Access B28 Fletcher Landing Shore Access B29 Battle Point Shore Access B30 Fairy Dell Park Shore Access B31 Dock Street Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B33 Hidden Cove Rd End Kayak Launch, Parking B34 Seabold Rd End Parking Kitsap Peninsula Launches & Amenities Paddle Bainbridge Island Launches For paddling/boating vents and services • lodging dining • Brews & Bites • wineries Map produced by the Kitsap Peninsula VCB ©2012 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps: Kitsap County - Water Trails Map City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 167 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Jarstad Park to Kitsap Lake Source: West Belfair to Kitsap Lake Trail Feasibility Study, June 2018 City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 168 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: Existing Sidewalk, Bicycle Lane Inventory Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 11 Map 1. Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Existing Sidewalk and Bicycle Lanes Inventory City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 169 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: Pedestrian, Bicycle Issuess/Opportunities Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 14 Map 3 Bicycle Issues and Opportunities Diagram Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 14 Map 3 Bicycle Issues and Opportunities Diagram Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 14 Map 3 Bicycle Issues and Opportunities Diagram Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 13 Map 2 Pedestrian Issues and Opportunities Diagram Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 13 Map 2 Pedestrian Issues and Opportunities Diagram Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 13 Map 2 Pedestrian Issues and Opportunities Diagram City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 170 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: Proposed Bicycle Facility Network Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 17 Map 5. Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Proposed Bicycle Facility Network City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 171 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: Proposed Pedestrian Improvements Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan City of Bremerton 15 Map 4. Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Proposed Pedestrian Network Improvements City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 172 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Port Washington Narrows/Bridge-to-Bridge Trail Source: Trail Master Plan: Bremerton Port Washington Trail. Prepared by MacLeod Reckord City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 173 Source: City of Bremerton Comprehensive PlanNE R i d d e l l R d . NE R i d d e l l R d .Wheaton Way NW S y l v a n W a y NE S y l v a n W a y NE S y l v a n W a yPine Road NEPine Rd. NE Sheridan R d . Sheridan Rd. NE S h e r i d a n S t .Warren Avenue BridgePerry Ave.Perry Ave.Trenton Ave.Perry Ave. NEWh e a t o n W a y Ave.PerryAve.Trenton Ave. E 1 1 t h St. W h e a t o n W a y Burwell St.WarrenAve.Washington Ave. 6th St. 11th St.11th St.Warren Ave.Naval Ave.CallowFarragut St.CambrianAve.Kit sap W ay Kitsap Way Kitsap W a ySta te H ighway 3SR 304LakeKitsa p Way Kitsap Wa ySt a t e H i g hwa y 3 Callow Ave. NMosquito Fleet Trail(watercraft portion of trail) Open Space Map Shaping Bremerton, Comprehensive Planning Legend Open Space Need (Centers) City Limits Neighborhood Centers Downtown Regional Center District Centers Open Space Parks Schools Utility Lands Watershed Lands Natural and Recreational Area Trail Types Urban Trail (Ped./Bike) Bicycle Trail (exclusive)64Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps - Non-Motorized Transportation Plan: Proposed Pedestrian Improvements City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 174 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps FOREST RIDGE PARK TRAILS 3100 1st St. and Carol Arends Pkwy, 21 acres, 0.72 mi. of rustic trail The park’s cabin was the Charleston community center when it was it’s own city up until 1927. A group of dedicated volunteers called the Forest Ridge Stewardship Group meet at the park every 3rd Saturday of the month at 9 am to maintain the park and remove invasive plants. Come join them for their next workparty! MADRONA TRAILS Wheaton Way & Ash St. 15 acres 0.67 mi. of rustic trail Experience a series of climbs and descents through a unique madrona forest. This iconic tree is our only native broad- leaf evergreen tree and is renown for it’s exfoliating red bark. Unfortunately, due to environmental factors and development this tree is in decline throughout the region, making preservation of this forested park even more critical. Access the south trailhead from Lower Wheaton Way, the west trailhead parking lot off Hickory St. or the east trailhead on Nathan Adrian Dr. across from the YMCA and city’s skate park. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 175 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps STEPHENSON CANYON TRAILS 2800 Birch St. 28.5 acres, 0.63 mi. of rustic trail Bremerton’s hidden gem! Enjoy hiking down the canyon and along the creek and up to a waterfall overlook. Be aware of a few steep sections of trail and stream crossing. Remnants of the Sheridan Park homes built in 1942 by the Bremerton Housing Authority can be seen from the parking lot trailhead. The forested canyon was saved from development due to it’s steep terrain. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 176 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps N.A.D. PARK TRAILS 6002 Kitsap Way 50.87 acres, 1.5 miles of rustic trail N.A.D. Park (abbreviated for Naval Ammunition Depot) was acquired by the city as government surplus property. The park has an orienteering course, contains a decommissioned F-8 Crusader fighter jet and a popular disc golf course used by visitors from throughout Puget Sound. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 177 Appendix D: Supplemental Trail Maps N.A.D. MARINE PARK End of Shorewood Drive. 25.5 acres, 0.73 mi. of rustic trail Enjoy a quarter mile of paved pathway along the shoreline and then hike up into the forest to discover around 20 bunkers left over from when it was a Naval Ammunition Depot until 1959. City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 178 Federal and State Funding and Conservation Programs Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Programs, Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office www.rco.wa.gov The Recreation and Conservation Office (formerly the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation [IAC]) was created in 1964 as part of the Marine Recreation Land Act (RCO; Initiative 215). The RCO grants money to state and local agencies, generally on a matching basis, to acquire, develop, and enhance wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation properties. Some money is also distributed for planning grants. RCO grant programs utilize funds from various sources. Historically, these have included the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, state bonds, Initiative 215 monies (derived from unreclaimed marine fuel taxes), off-road vehicle funds, Youth Athletic Facilities Account, and the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) This program, managed through the RCO, Appendix E: Financing Options provides matching grants to state and local agencies to protect and enhance salmon habitat and to provide public access and recreation opportunities on aquatic lands. In 1998, DNR refocused the ALEA program to emphasize salmon habitat preservation and enhancement. However, the program is still open to traditional water access proposals. Any project must be located on navigable portions of waterways. ALEA funds are derived from the leasing of state-owned aquatic lands and from the sale of harvest rights for shellfish and other aquatic resources. Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) The RCO is a state office that allocates funds to local and state agencies for the acquisition and development of wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation properties. Funding sources managed by the RCO include the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. The WWRP is divided into Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Accounts; these are further divided into several project categories. Cities, counties, and other local sponsors may apply for funding in urban wildlife habitat, local parks, trails, and water access categories. Certain state agencies may also apply for funding in natural areas, critical habitat, and state parks categories. Funds for local agencies are awarded on a matching basis. Grant applications are evaluated once each year. However, in 1999, the RCO limited project review in odd-numbered years to local park acquisition. The State Legislature must authorize funding for the WWRP project lists. Land and Water Conservation Fund The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides grants to buy land and develop outdoor facilities, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands, for the public. Grant recipients must provide at least 50% matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. Grant program revenue is from a portion of Federal revenue derived from sale or lease of off-shore oil and gas resources. National Recreational Trails Program The National Recreational Trails Program (NRTP) provides funds to maintain trails and facilities that provide a backcountry experience for a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. Eligible projects include the maintenance and re-routing of recreational trails, development of trail-side and trail-head facilities, and operation of environmental education and trail safety programs. A local Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 179 match of 20% is required. This program is funded through Federal gasoline taxes attributed to recreational non-highway uses. Other RCO Grant Programs • Boating Facilities Program (BFP): The BFP was created in 1965 by a voter- approved initiative. The program provides grants to acquire, develop, and renovate boating facilities, including launching ramps, guest moorage, and support facilities on both freshwater and saltwater. Local and tribal government grant recipients must provide at least 25% matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. The program is funded from a portion of the motor vehicle gasoline tax paid by boaters and not refunded as allowed by law. • Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program: The BIG program funds guest boating facilities for recreational boats 26 feet and larger. Grant recipients must provide at least 25% matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. This program is funded from a portion of the federal Aquatic Resources Trust Fund as administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. • Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program: The YAF provides grants to develop, equip, maintain, and improve youth and community athletic facilities. Cities, counties, and qualified non-profit organizations may apply for funding, and grant recipients must provide at least 50% matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Grants, National Park Service The Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program was established in November 1978 to provide matching grants and technical assistance to economically distressed urban communities for rehabilitation of critically needed recreation facilities. Only cities and urban counties meeting established criteria are eligible for assistance. Three grant categories are available: rehabilitation (30% local match requirement), innovation (30% local match requirement), and planning (50% local match requirement). This grant program has been unfunded by Congress since 2002. Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/wrp/ The WRE provides landowners the opportunity to preserve, enhance, and restore wetlands and associated uplands. The program is voluntary and provides three enrollment options: permanent easements, 30-year easements, and 10-year restoration cost-share agreements. In all cases, landowners retain the underlying ownership in the property and management responsibility. Land uses may be allowed that are compatible with the program goal of protecting and restoring the wetlands and associated uplands. The NRCS manages the program and may provide technical assistance. Trust Lands Transfer Program, Washington State Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.wa.gov/land-transactions/trust-land- transfer This program provides a mechanism to protect DNR-managed properties with significant natural, park, or recreational attributes while infusing money into the public school construction fund. The program has been in effect since 1989. The program identifies “common school trust lands” with significant park, recreation, and natural features, which Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 180 are difficult to manage as income-producing properties for trust beneficiaries and transfers them to more appropriate ownership. The Legislature appropriates funds to “buy out” these properties from the School Trust Program. Revenues equal to the timber value on subject properties are placed in the Common School Construction Account, while the timber is not harvested. The Legislature also provides for the replacement of the land by appropriating the land value of the property to purchase other real property having better income potential for trust beneficiaries. The properties to be preserved may be transferred to local or state agencies. The selection process involves a detailed evaluation system. Key features include: (1) properties must have a high timber value to land value ratio; (2) properties must be of statewide significance for park, recreation, or natural area uses; and (3) the properties must have significant difficulties (e.g., sensitive wildlife habitat) in managing the property for income to trust beneficiaries. Jobs for the Environment (JFE), Washington State Department of Natural Resources The JFE program was created by the state Legislature in 1993. The program promotes the long-term, stable employment of dislocated natural resource workers in the performance of watershed restoration activities. The program provides minimum funding commitments for salaries and benefits for displaced workers, and funding is also available for training. Since its inception, the program has completed many in-stream, riparian, and upland restoration projects. Entities eligible to apply for funding include state and local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Funding proposals will focus on limiting factors and recovery strategies within all or a portion of a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA). Specific projects will then be identified, prepared, and approved for implementation over the life of the grant agreement. Forest Legacy Program, Washington State Department of Natural Resources U.S. Forest Service www.dnr.wa.gov/about-washington-dnr/forest- legacy-program-landowners This program provides funds to acquire permanent conservation easements on private forestlands that are at risk of being converted to non-forest uses such as residential or commercial development. Congress established the program in 1990, and DNR is the lead state agency for the program in Washington State. The program is intended to preserve “working forests,” where forestlands are managed for the production of forest products and where traditional forest uses are encouraged. These uses will include both commodity production and non-commodity values such as healthy riparian areas, important scenic, aesthetic, cultural, fish, wildlife and recreation resources, and other ecological values. WA. State Ecosystems Conservation Program (WSECP), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service This WSCEP was established in 1990 and is divided into federal- and state-managed components. The federal program focuses funds on projects that help restore habitat for threatened, endangered and sensitive species and, secondarily, for species of concern. In addition, the program attempts to concentrate funds within a limited number of watersheds to maximize program benefits. The program provides funds to cooperating agencies or organizations. These grants, in turn, can be distributed among project sites. The program requires a 50% cost-share from cooperating agencies, and individual landowners at project sites must enter into maintenance/management agreements that have a 10-year minimum duration. Community Development Block Grants, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 181 These funds are intended to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council http://www.kitsapregionalcouncil.org Federal transportation funding for trail projects is available from the Surface Transportation Program (STP) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which provides increased spending “flexibility” to state and local governments to meet each state’s transportation needs. STP funding is available for eligible projects in the following categories: regional competition, statewide competition, transportation enhancements and safety. The purpose of the Enhancements program is to address non-traditional transportation investments such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, scenic and historic highway programs and rehabilitation/operation of historic transportation facilities. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council serves as the countywide board in the allocation of some federal transportation grant funds to projects within Kitsap County, through the Puget Sound Regional Council. The source of funds for TEA- 21 is the Highway Trust Fund, whose major source of income is the federal motor fuel taxes of 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. TEA-21 was recently reauthorized for a 5-year period from 2005 to 2009. Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 182 Local Funding Options Councilmanic Bonds Councilmanic bonds may be sold by cities without public vote. The bonds, both principal and interest, are retired with payments from existing city revenue or new general tax revenue, such as additional sales tax or real estate excise tax. The state legislature has set a maximum debt limit for councilmanic bonds of one and one-half percent of the value of taxable property in the city. Revenue Bonds Revenue bonds are sold with the intent of paying principal and interest from revenue generated by the improvement, such as fees and charges. For example, revenue bonds might be sold to fund a public water system that will generate revenue through utility charges to customers. Other funds may be dedicated to assist with repayment; however, it is desirable to have the improvements generate adequate revenue to pay all bond costs. Limits on the use and amount of revenue bonds are generally market- driven through investor faith in the adequacy of the revenue stream to support bond payments. Excess Levy Washington law allows cities and counties, along with other specified junior taxing districts, to levy property taxes in excess of limitations imposed by statute when authorized by the voters. Levy approval requires 60 percent majority vote at a general or special election. Excess levies by school districts are the most common use of this authority. General Obligation Bonds For the purposes of funding capital projects, such as land acquisitions or facility construction, cities and counties have the authority to borrow money by selling bonds. Voter-approved general obligation bonds may be sold only after receiving a 60 percent majority vote at a general or special election. If approved, an excess property tax is levied each year for the life of the bond to pay both principal and interest. Bremerton has a maximum debt limits for voter-approved bonds of two and one-half percent of the value of taxable property in the city. The city has an additional two and one-half percent for municipal water, sewer and lighting facilities, and an additional two and one-half percent for acquisition and development of open space and park facilities. Impact Fees http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=82.02.050 Impact fees are charges placed on new development as a condition of development approval to help pay for various public facilities the need for which is directly created by that new growth and development. Counties, cities, and towns may impose impact fees on residential and commercial “development activity” to help pay for certain public facility improvements, including parks, open space and recreation facilities. Sales Tax http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=82.14 Washington law authorizes the governing bodies of cities and counties to impose sales and use taxes at a rate set by the statute to help “carry out essential county and municipal purposes.” The authority is divided into two parts. Cities may impose by resolution or ordinance a sales and use tax at a rate of five-tenths of one percent on any “taxable event” within their jurisdictions. Cities may also impose an additional sales tax at a rate “up to” five-tenths of one percent on any taxable event within the Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 183 city or county. In this case, the statute provides an electoral process for repealing the tax or altering the rate. Real Estate Excise Tax http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=82.46.010 Washington law authorizes the governing bodies of counties and cities to impose excise taxes on the sale of real property within limits set by the statute. The authority of cities and counties may be divided into three parts relevant to park systems. A city or county may impose a real estate excise tax on the sale of all real property in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate not to exceed 1/4 of 1% of the selling price to fund “local capital improvements,” including parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, water systems, bridges, sewers, etc. Also, the funds must be used “primarily for financing capital projects specified in a capital facilities plan element of a comprehensive plan . . . “ A city or county may impose a real estate excise tax on the sale of all real property in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate not to exceed 1/2 of 1%, in lieu of a five-tenths of one percent sales tax option authorized under state law. These funds are not restricted to capital projects. The statute provides for a repeal mechanism. A city or county – in counties that are required to prepare comprehensive plans under the new Growth Management Act – is authorized to impose an additional real estate excise tax on all real property sales in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate not to exceed 1/4 of 1%. These funds must be used “solely for financing capital projects specified in a capital facilities plan element of a comprehensive plan.” Real Estate Excise Tax - Local Conservation Areas, Kitsap County http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=82.46.070 Boards of County Commissioners may impose – with majority voter approval – an excise tax on each sale of real property in the county at a rate not to exceed 1% of the selling price for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining conservation areas. The authorizing legislation defines conservation areas as “land and water that has environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic, or low-intensity recreational value for existing and future generations...” These areas include “open spaces, wetlands, marshes, aquifer recharge areas, shoreline areas, natural areas, and other lands and waters that are important to preserve flora and fauna.” Regular Property Tax - Lid Lift http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=84.55.050 Cities are authorized to impose ad valorem taxes upon real and personal property. A city’s maximum levy rate for general purposes is $3.375 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Limitations on annual increases in tax collections, coupled with changes in property value, causes levy rates to rise or fall; however, in no case may they rise above statutory limits. Once the rate is established each year, it may not be raised without the approval of a majority of the voters. Receiving voter approval is known as a lid lift. A lid lift may be permanent, or may be for a specific purpose and time period. Other limits on taxing authority remain in effect, such as the aggregate levy rate limits of $5.90 per $1,000 of assessed value and 1% of true and fair market value. Appendix E: Financing Options City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 184 Conservation Futures, Kitsap County http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=84.34 The Conservation Futures levy is provided for in Chapter 84.34 of the Revised Code of Washington. In 1992, Kitsap County authorized the use of the Conservation Futures levy at a rate of $0.0625 per $1,000 assessed value for the purpose of acquiring interest in open space, farm, and timber lands. Conservation Futures funds are limited to acquisition purposes only. In recent years, Kitsap County has bonded against this funding source to finance current projects. Street Fund Use to assist with Streetscape Maintenance Costs The city’s street fund is used to pay for the maintenance of street surfaces, sidewalks, snow and ice removal, traffic control devices and maintenance of traffic signals. Care of street side vegetation is an eligible use of street fund revenues.The street fund derives its revenue from fuel taxes, parking taxes, the general fund and contracts with other agencies for signal maintenance. The Street fund is currently under pressure to overlay older streets and repair accumulated potholes. There does not appear to be excess revenue to fund vegetation maintenance as of 2014. Appendix E: Financing Options to encourage a variety of public land use objectives, usually in urban areas. They offer the incentive of being able to develop at densities beyond current regulations in one area, in return for concessions in another. Density bonuses are applied to a single parcel or development. An example is allowing developers of multi-family units to build at higher densities if they provide a certain number of low-income units. For density bonuses to work, market forces must support densities at a higher level than current regulations. Transfer of Development Rights The transfer of development rights (TDR) is an incentive-based planning tool that allows land owners to trade the right to develop property to its fullest extent in one area for the right to develop beyond existing regulations in another area. Local governments may establish the specific areas in which development may be limited or restricted and the areas in which development beyond regulation may be allowed. Usually, but not always, the “sending” and “receiving” property are under common ownership. Some programs allow for different ownership, which, in effect, establishes a market for development rights to be bought and sold. Incentive Measures Current Use Taxation Kitsap County’s current use taxation program (KCC 4.136) applies to lands in both incorporated and unincorporated areas and provides tax reductions to land holders in return for maintaining their land in an undeveloped condition. Lands approved for this reduction must be so designated by an approved comprehensive plan map and processed under the comprehensive open space map and policies plan. The program derives its authority in the 1970 Washington Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34), which establishes procedures for tax deferments for agricultural, timber, and open space lands. Owners of such lands may apply to be taxed according to current use, rather than true market value. When the property is removed from the program, the tax savings realized by the land owners for a period dating back up to seven years, plus interest, are collected. Tax savings dating back further than seven years may not be collected. If the removal of classification or change of use occurs in less than ten years or if the owner fails to provide two years advance notification of withdrawal, an additional 20% penalty is imposed. Density Bonuses Density bonuses are a planning tool used City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 185 Appendix E: Financing Options Regulatory Measures A variety of regulatory measures are available to local agencies and jurisdictions. Available programs and regulations include: Critical Areas Ordinance, City of Bremerton; State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA); Shorelines Management Program; and Hydraulic Code, Washington State Department of Fisheries and Department of Wildlife. Other Methods & Funding Sources Metropolitan Park District http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default. aspx?cite=35.61 Metropolitan park districts may be formed for the purposes of management, control, improvement, maintenance and acquisition of parks, parkways and boulevards. In addition to acquiring and managing their own lands, metropolitan districts may accept and manage park and recreation lands and equipment turned over by any city within the district or by the county. Formation of a metropolitan park district may be initiated in cities of five thousand population or more by city council ordinance, or by petition, and requires voter approval (50% + 1) for creation. Land Trusts Land trusts are private non-profit organizations that acquire and protect special open spaces and are traditionally not associated with any government agency. Land trusts serving the region include the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Fundraising Fundraising projects are used to support special projects and programs. Recycling drives, golf tournaments and candy sales are three examples of successful fund raising efforts. Private Grants, Donations & Gifts Many trusts and private foundations provide funding for park, recreation and open space projects. Grants from these sources are typically allocated through a competitive application process, and vary dramatically in size based on the financial resources and funding criteria of the organization. Philanthropic giving is another source of project funding. Efforts in this area may involve cash gifts and include donations through other mechanisms such as wills or insurance policies. Community fund- raising efforts can also support park, recreation or open space facilities and projects. Business Sponsorships/Donations Business sponsorships for youth, teen, adult and senior programs may be available throughout the year. In-kind contributions are often received, including food, door prizes and computer equipment. Interagency Agreements State law provides for interagency cooperative efforts between units of government. Joint acquisition, development and use of park, recreation and open space facilities have been successfully used within the city of Bremerton between Parks, Public Works and Economic Development. Public/Private Utility Corridors Utility corridors can be managed to maximize protection or enhancement of open space lands. Utilities maintain corridors for provision of services such as electricity, gas, oil, and rail travel. Historically, some utility companies have cooperated with local governments for development of public programs such as parks and trails within utility corridors. This page left intentionally blank City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 187 Appendix F: Additional Policy Considerations Bremerton Park and Open Space Divestiture: Clarifying Considerations Bremerton’s Parks Protection Ordinance (BMC 13.12), adopted in 1989 and most recently amended in 1996, provides a high degree of protection for park and recreation sites from future sale or divestiture. The ordinance requires the unanimous vote of the full City Council membership to sell or significantly change the use of listed park sites. While the ordinance relies on input from the Parks Board, no clear decision-making criteria had been established to evaluate a property’s contribution to the overall park system or how proceeds from a sale would be used. The following is a list of potential considerations that may be useful during discussions of any future parkland divestiture or transfer request. NOTE: The following items shall not be considered a modification or adjustment to the adopted city ordinance. In the event the City determines a benefit in codifying these, or related criteria, into city code, subsequent review and approval by City Council will be required. Functional Considerations • Use - How does the property fit within the overall park system? Does or can the Appendix F: Additional Policy Considerations property serve recreational uses? If the current use of the site is not valued, do other recreational uses or opportunities exist for the site? • Operations - Is the property severely under- sized for its classification and use AND is there no opportunity for future expansion into adjacent lands? Is it inaccessible for the general public and/or are there safety and security risks that can not be mitigated or corrected? • Relevance - Does the site or its amenities duplicate services offered by a similar site within close proximity? Are other or significantly better properties available as a replacement to the site in question? Financial Considerations • Price - Will the sale or transfer result in at least fair market value for the site? • Proceeds - Will the funds finance a replacement property of similar recreational use? Will the proceeds be used to improve the overall park system? • Equity - Can the proceeds from the disposal of the site be used to obtain service equity in an area of Bremerton that is lacking in parks and/or recreation facilities and does not meet the service standards established in the Park Plan? Can the proceeds from divestiture make a significant contribution toward filling a service need if they are banked and the funds augmented by a grant or other appropriation obtained at a later date? Philosophical Considerations • Value - What is the perceived public value of the site? How unique is the site to the park system? Can “like recreational value” or an equivalent usefulness be replaced within reasonable proximity? • Intent of original seller - Does a reversionary clause exist on the deed? If so, how will a future sale or transfer be perceived by the public or future potential grantors? Additional Information • Parkland acquisitions financed through grants generally include a deed restriction as required by the granting agency. These restrictions often require at least equal fair market value at the time of change of use and the replacement of “like value” for any future sale or transfer of the property and may require the refund of the grant amount awarded. • The Recreation and Conservation Office’s “Funded Projects Manual” (#7) details conversion requirements for their grant programs. ( http://www.rco.wa.gov/ documents/Manuals&Forms/Manual_7. pdf ) City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 188 Appendix H: Public Outreach Exhibits Appendix H: Public Outreach - Social Media Posts City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 189 Appendix H: Public Outreach Exhibits City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 190 Appendix H: Public Outreach Exhibits Appendix H: Public Outreach - Website Posts City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 191 Appendix H: Public Outreach Exhibits SEPA Determination of NonsignificanceAcknowledgement Letter from Dept. of Commerce for 60-day review 09/29/2025 Ms. Colette BernaPark Preservation & Development Manager City of Bremerton 345 6th Street Suite 100Bremerton, WA 98337 Sent Via Electronic Mail Re:City of Bremerton--2025-S-9929--60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment Dear Ms. Berna: Thank you for sending the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) the 60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment as required under RCW 36.70A.106. We received your submittal with the following description. The proposed Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan update subject to adoption is an amendment to the City’s overall Comprehensive Plan. The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies related to parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities that require periodic review and revision to adjust for changing needs and population growth. We received your submittal on 09/29/2025 and processed it with the Submittal ID 2025-S-9929.Please keep this letter as documentation that you have met this procedural requirement.Your 60-day notice period ends on 11/28/2025. We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies for comment. Please remember to submit the final adopted amendment to Commerce within ten days of adoption. If you have any questions, please contact Growth Management Services at reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov, or call Ted Vanegas, (360) 725-2778. Sincerely, Review Team Growth Management Services STATE OF WASHINGTONDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1011 Plum Street SE PO Box 42525 Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 (360) 725-4000 www.commerce.wa.gov Page: 1 of 1 City of Bremerton Department of Community Development DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE PROPOSAL: Update of the City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The updated PROS Plan evaluates the City’s parks, recreation, and open space within the Urban Growth Area, identifies goals and objectives, and proposes a 6-year and 20-year schedule of Parks capital projects. APPLICANT: City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation LOCATION: Citywide FILE NUMBER: BP25 00385 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2) WAC; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Andrea L. Spencer, Director Department of Community Development City of Bremerton 345 6th Street, Suite 600 Bremerton, WA 98337 STAFF CONTACT: Kelli Lambert, (360) 473-5245 COMMENT PERIOD: October 14 - 27, 2025 DATE OF ISSUE: October 14, 2025 Andrea L. Spencer, Responsible Official NOTE: Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.075 and City of Bremerton environmental regulations (BMC Chapter 20.04.210), decisions of the Responsible Official may be appealed. Appeals must be filed with the appropriate fees at the Department of Community Development located at the Bremerton Government Center, 345 Sixth Street, Bremerton, 98337. NOTE: The issuance of this DNS does not constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all other applicable requirements of the City of Bremerton and the State of Washington. Andrea L. Spencer Digitally signed by Andrea L. Spencer Date: 2025.10.14 08:34:35 -07'00' City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 192 Appendix I: Adopting Ordinance Appendix I: Adopting Ordinance PLACEHOLDER City of Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 193 Appendix I: Adopting Ordinance PLACEHOLDER 1 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, repealing Ordinance No. 5395 and approving the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. WHEREAS, the State of Washington requires an update of long-range park plans every six years to maintain eligibility for certain state and federal park acquisition and improvement grants; and WHEREAS, the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan references this Plan and contains goals and policies related to parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities that require periodic review and revision to adjust for changing needs and population growth; and WHEREAS, City Parks and Recreation Staff in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission have been working over the past 12 months to develop the 2026 update to the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department solicited citizen input by conducting a survey available on the City’s web page, receiving 900 responses, and discussing the Plan at ten Parks & Recreation Commission meetings; and WHEREAS, a draft of the Plan was made available to the general public and interested parties for review and comment at City offices and on the City’s web page; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan update was sent to the State Office of Recreation and Conservation on September 24, 2025 and the State of Washington Office of Department of Commerce on September 29, 2025 with a 60-day review period ending on November 28th, 2025 and no adverse comments were received; and WHEREAS, the proposed plan update was brought to the Parks and Recreation Commission for input at ten public meetings, and the Parks and Recreation Commission, at its September 23, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the plan by the City Council; and WHEREAS a SEPA checklist was submitted to the City’s Department of Community Development, and the SEPA Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on October 14, 2025 with an associated comment period and administrative appeal deadline; and WHEREAS a notice of City Council public hearing on the proposed plan update was provided to the paper of record to be published on November 12th; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed plan update; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 5531 2 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 5395, which adopted the 2026 Parks and Recreation Interim Comprehensive Plan is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. The City Council accepts and adopts the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented in the minutes of the September 23, 2025 meeting, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The City Council approves the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener, clerical, typographical, and spelling errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. SECTION 5. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the_____ day of _____________, 2025. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President APPROVED this_____ day of _____________, 2020. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ ________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the _____ day of _____________, 2025. EFFECTIVE the _____ day of _____________, 2025. ORDINANCE NO. _____________ R:\Legal\Legal\Ordinances\Parks\2026 Open Space Plan.doc BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Minutes of September 23rd, 2025 Hybrid Meeting: In person at Sheridan Park Community Center with the option to “Zoom in.” Commissioner’s Present: Ben Burnette, Katherine Weigel, Greg Dawson, Jim McDonald (remote) Staff Present: Tim Barker, Director of Parks & Recreation Brian Hauschel, Parks Operations Manager Colette Berna, Parks Preservation & Development Manager I. Meeting Called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Burnette. II. Approval of the August 26th, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Weigel/McDonald (M/S/U) III. Approval of Agenda. Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U) IV. Public Comment: Resident Kenny Vilarvong, president of the local bike polo club, is following up on securing an approved, open flat surface that meets their needs, similar to the surface required for roller derby. Resident Pat Kerber, who lives near Forest Ridge Park, is following up and requesting signs to confirm the park is closed from dusk to dawn. The park has problems with drug use, dumping, and overnight camping. He asked when the barrier would be installed and requested signage stating that no motorized vehicles are permitted on the trails. V. Staff Reports & Updates: 1. Forest Ridge Park Management Concerns –Parks Operation Hauschel summarized the proposal of installing gates at two locations (at the end of the parking lot and at the entrance) as well as barriers on the side road. He shared a photo of a gate recently installed at East Park; the same type of gate is being considered for Forest Ridge. 2. Kitsap Lake Park Renovation Project – Director Barker provided an overview of the changes to the contractor’s scope that will be presented to Council, including the installation of a trench drain in the parking lot. Parks Pres & Dev Manager Berna shared that requests for playground concepts are being procured from eight different playground representatives. The plan is to create a SurveyMonkey survey that lets people vote for their favorite design. It will be promoted through a social media video that invites people to share their input. The survey results will then be reviewed at an upcoming Commission meeting. VI. New Business: 1. PROS Plan Update (Review of Public Process)– Director Barker presented a PowerPoint summarizing the PROS Plan Update, which features four main elements: park system inventory, citizen input, maintaining grant eligibility, and planning for population growth. A Exhibit A motion was made to approve the Parks and Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan so it can be forwarded to the City Council for adoption. McDonald/Dawson (M/S/U) 2. Reschedule of October Commission Meeting – Director Barker shared that the regularly scheduled meeting is not available. A motion was made to reschedule the meeting for November 4th and schedule a meeting for December 2nd (combined November/December meeting). Burnette/Weigel (M/S/U) VII. Commissioner’s Comments: Commissioner Burnette thanked Commissioner McDonald for his dedicated public service. He also asked staff if PSE provided feedback on electric charging stations. Commissioner Weigel inquired whether new parks would feature drinking fountains with dog bowls and whether we could continue selling additional bricks at the boardwalk. Commissioner McDonald expressed gratitude to everyone. IX. Adjournment: Chair Burnette adjourned the meeting at 6:31 pm. Published for December 17 Council Meeting Public Comments Item 4A From: Kim <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 5:53 AM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Legal <Legal@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: A Critical Message for Our Community Dear Council Members, I understand that upon seeing my name, some of you may choose to disregard this email, a choice that ultimately harms our entire community. I write not to change your minds but to ensure my words are preserved in history, to document the truth, and to stand firm against adversity. For years, I have listened intently to your discussions, yet I have received responses from only a small fraction of you. This silence has led to a profound loss of faith—not just in you, but in the system meant to serve us all. As we approach the holiday season, I urge you to reflect on how your decisions impact every member of our community. Life is fleeting, and as a trauma ICU nurse, I witness the urgency of compassion and collaboration daily. I am confident in the truth of my words, and I urge you to act now to prevent years of costly litigation and the misuse of taxpayer dollars by simply doing what you know is right. Even if you stand as the sole dissenting voice on the council, rest assured that your actions will be recorded in history on the right side; people no longer wish for decisions to be made under pressure for future votes; they want you to consistently vote for what is right. I hope you find space in your hearts to consider how supporting our entire community will ultimately benefit us all. There is enough for everyone to thrive. I am deeply concerned about the proposed PROs plan, and I will outline my thoughts on this matter below. I am writing you as a registered nurse and community advocate deeply concerned about the language and approach toward people experiencing homelessness in the City of Bremerton’s proposed Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The plan’s mission states a commitment to build community through celebration and inclusion. Yet the document repeatedly uses outdated, harmful, and stigmatizing language such as “vagrants” to describe unhoused individuals. This term has been discredited and legally condemned for decades. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the 1970s that vagrancy laws are unconstitutional because they criminalize a person’s status rather than specific unlawful acts, violating fundamental rights and enabling arbitrary enforcement. To continue using this terminology in official city documents is both harmful and out of step with legal and ethical standards. Moreover, the language in the PROS Plan reflects and reinforces stereotypes by lumping unhoused people into a villain role, implying criminality rather than recognizing their dignity and humanity. Councilmembers have voiced strong verbal support for addressing the unhoused crisis. Yet, during discussions where this harmful language is used, I have observed nodding in agreement. This contradiction is confusing and undermines the trust of those who seek compassionate leadership. The City’s current approach, including contracting with Commonstreet — a right-of-way firm — to enforce anti- camping ordinances, criminalizes unhoused residents who often have nowhere else to go. Commonstreet primarily informs people about services they already know about; when these individuals do not “disappear,” they risk arrest under unconstitutional laws. This enforcement-heavy strategy wastes valuable resources and does not provide the meaningful change our community needs. The PROS Plan acknowledges that maintenance staff spend approximately 100 hours per week addressing encampments, vandalism, and drug paraphernalia — yet it fails to acknowledge the systemic lack of affordable housing, comprehensive treatment centers, and supportive facilities. There are families, including women and children, sleeping on Bremerton’s streets because shelters are full or inaccessible. These people are not criminals; they are our neighbors in crisis. Practical solutions exist that can reduce these issues more effectively and at a lower cost than continued enforcement and neglect. For example, providing accessible public restrooms in parks would address sanitation problems, reduce health risks, and restore dignity. Supporting the development of affordable housing and treatment programs is essential to address root causes rather than symptoms. Allow me to emphasize: it is far cheaper and more humane to invest proactively in these solutions than to allow problems to fester, increasing costs to public safety, health, and maintenance. I would like to request the removal of harmful language that unfairly lumps all homeless individuals into a single negative category. It is important to use precise and appropriate terms, such as 'criminal,' only when referring to specific unlawful actions. There is a significant difference between someone committing crimes like arson, vandalism, or drug dealing, and those who are merely homeless and are unjustly labeled as criminals simply because they have nowhere else to go. It is harmful and unjust to generalize in this way, and the city should avoid participating in such stigmatizing behavior. We can and must do better. Thank you for your time, Kimmy Siebens RN Economic Inequity and Health Task Force Member, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, http://www.wpsr.org President, Their Voice http://www.their-voice.org Founder, Bremerton Homeless Community Coalition https://www.facebook.com/groups/bremertonhomeless Founding Member, Rock the Block http://www.facebook.com/groups/rocktheblockkitsap/ 2023 USA TODAY Woman of the Year Honoree https://www.kitsapsun.com/in-depth/news/2023/03/19/kimmy-siebens-washington-usa- today-women-year/69925589007/ 2002 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.914581543236983 From: Lisa Hurt <rainbowzen1@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 9:15 AM To: City Council <city.council@bremertonwa.gov> Subject: Questions and comments to be read at City Council meeting on 12-17-2025 Importance: High Question: To Be asked tonight! What would motivate someone to put a property into Open Space status with obvious intent on protecting the 61 acres for all the reasons listed, i.e.. 100-year-old plus Firs, nesting eagles, otter dens, steep slopes, and year-round freshwater streams, it says right on the application "The Animals will be Protected"...Then change the status ? Profit...? what about the protection that was given to all the things listed? Was it just to save paying property taxes with the knowledge that they could get away with conversion as soon as the market looked ripe? This is a loophole in the system and should be corrected. This is happening all over the county right now. Forested and open space are being sold to the highest bidder. Once these rare and precious spaces are gone, they cannot be replaced! We appoint government officials to take care of the citizens' best interest, not cave to developers behind closed doors. The citizens trust that you folks are doing your job because we are out working trying to do ours. We don't have the time or energy to navigate the lack of transparency in our local government. We find we are constantly needing to be fluent in government RCWs, and how to discuss these with all the different heads of these government organizations in meetings and with the flawed websites. Then resort to litigation when nothing seems to change. I am on the Parks Advisory Board. The same thing happened with the PROS Plan. It came down to a time crunch because of contractor delays and the need for funding from RCO. I suggested a more thorough review because there are still many problems with it. (More discussion needed to happen) Unfortunately, the vote was rammed through. As our elected officials, we count on you for protecting the things that help make normal citizens sane. Like a quiet forest that we can walk in that protects the last of the wildlife corridors for the quickly disappearing wild creatures that exist in this urban area. Please consider doing the right thing for the citizens and nature. Let's not always let the developers and capitalists control the way of things. Thank you for your answers to our concerns, In service, Lisa Hurt 64 year Kitsap County resident PAB North district 1 From: Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 1:34 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jeneise Briggs <jeneise.briggs@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Tim Barker <tim.barker@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Cc: kimmysiebens@yahoo.com; Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com>; paralegal312@gmail.com; Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Subject: Trying Again. Attached is our comment Re PROS Plan Presentation / Hearing ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Friendsof Smith Cove <friendsofsmithcove@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM Subject: Comment Re PROS Plan Presentation / Hearing Tomorrow To: <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Cc: <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>, Robin Weldin <rdmoley26@gmail.com>, <paralegal312@gmail.com> I am submitting the attached comment for the PROS Plan presentation / hearing before City Council tomorrow. Please confirm receipt. -- Friends of Smith Cove in Evergreen Park https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsofSmithCove Thank you for letting me know. My PROS Plan comment is attached. -- Friends of Smith Cove in Evergreen Park https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsofSmithCove Our text-only # is 360-488-9903 for tips and news re development projects, complaints re environmental violations, government transparency, accountability, corruption. Requests for anonymity will be honored to the fullest extent of law. PROS Plan Institutionalizes Stigmatization And Criminalization Of Innocent Homeless Residents In THE Public Place Of Rest And Sanctuary. Plan must be retracted and fixed. The homeless are not “vagrants .” Parks Director Tim Barker should retract his PROS Plan, city government should apologize, and Council must refuse to vote on this “Plan.” Or at least stop pretending it is not persecuting the homeless. Why is the PROS Plan inciting the public to hate the poor with an outdated dead letter slur used to target social pariahs, including the poverty-stricken, people of color, and humans in the LGBTQIA+ community, and ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville , 405 U.S. 156 (1972) ? Why was “VAGRANT” used as a leading question in the PROS Plan’s survey? ARE CHILDREN VAGRANTS? ARE HOMELESS MOMS WITH CHILDREN VAGRANTS? WAS THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY ASKED WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF BEING BRANDED AS VAGRANTS? ARE THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS VAGRANT? ARE WALKING WOUNDED MARINES VAGRANT? ARE PUERTO RICANS WHO APPEAL TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES VAGRANT? CAN A SOMEONE BRANDED “VAGRANT” BY THE CITY OF BREMERTON EXPECT FAIR DECENT AND HUMANE TREATMENT? PROS Plan Comment – Friends Of Smith Cove FOSC, 1 of 51. As homeless people, and as advocates for homeless people, we use the parks as everyone else does. To stroll. To lay down in the grass. For peace. For sanctuary. For contemplation. For beauty. To enjoy and celebrate our community – which includes humans of all kinds. The homeless are human. Just as our voice is protected by the First Amendment, our freedom to associate united as a distinct community is protected by the First Amendment rights of association, assembly, and right to petition. Our parks feature prominently in our community celebration and association. The homeless have a right to eat, to chat, to dance, to feel protected, under the sun and amidst friends – in the parks. On August 24, we did just that in Evergreen Park. Our Homeless Coalition’s August 24 Picnic: Not One “Vagrant” FOSC, 2 of 51. The PROS Plan survey and the Plan itself leads the public into the unconstitutional position of criminalizing the homeless with the overbroad and stigmatizing “vagrant” slur. This is manufactured consent to continuing the persecution of the homeless in our parks. The “anti-camping ordinance” is unconstitutional, but the city’s battering of the homeless should at least stop at the parks. The branding of humans with this slur has been deleted from American jurisprudence for a half century. So - Why is Bremerton trying to resurrect legally and morally discredited vagrancy law ? If homeless humans have nowhere to go, how do we call using public facilities “monopolizing” such facilities? . https://youtu.be/kC_BEduxCXE “U.S. Vagrancy Law” Is Dead. Stop Indoctrinating The Public With This Outdated Dehumanizing Jim Crow Regime. From the PROS Plan: From the PROS Plan: FOSC, 3 of 51. The homeless and community members have long complained of park bathrooms being locked even during daytime hours. Both the mayor and Council refuse to provide 24/7 sanitation for the homeless. Parks Restrooms Must Be Accessible Or The Homeless Are Arrested For Bodily Functions. https://youtu.be/ZjS6LTuS_KI https://youtu.be/Sjg4VOG95J0 “12-3-25 Chance Re PROS Plan: Ban Cars At Q2. Marginalized Need Bathrooms, Not Hostile Architecture.” https://youtu.be/kAZe6T-m2fo The PROS Plan proposes no fix – except to blame “vagrants.” Parks Director Tim Barker presented a plan for a $163K restroom replacement for a golf course. The public knows there is something wrong with that picture . Community members understand this is unjust and that we can do better. See: “11-19-25 Alden: Council Manages $163K Bestoom For Golfers But Fails Re $10K Bathroom For Homeless” https://youtu.be/IeIJ9vpbwv8 Despite Years Of Pleas, The Homeless Still Do Not Have Basic 24 / 7 Sanitation FOSC, 4 of 51. The Parks Recreation Open Space Plan exposes as a lie the new lip service from Council it advocates for the homeless. The Plan targets the homeless as “vagrants. The city’s policy of persecution bans public spaces for the homeless. When Anna Mockler’s depraved plan to abuse the homeless from our parks was discovered, this is what we feared. See 8-7-25 proposal: https://youtu.be/kC_BeduxCXE. “U.S. Vagrancy Law.” (Risa Goluboff). “CRIMINAL VAGRANT ROLE” As Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee, on 8-7-25, Anna Mockler proposed a cover story of water conservation to implement using parks’ sprinklers to keep unhoused persons out of parks. In a formal discussion before many city officials and employees, no one rejected the idea out of hand. This was not a spontaneous improvisation; deterring the homeless from parks was a written topic item on the agenda. Unfortunately, this was followed by Mockler's lying from the Council dais that the proposal wasn’t about deterrence. Despite my request, she was not censured for this stunning betrayal of the public trust. “Vagrant” is a categorical slur ensuring criminalization based on poverty. Its use in the Plan shows the homeless are not safe even there. This is backward: FOSC, 5 of 51. As an advocate for the homeless I brought this depravity to light, and asked for a review to ensure city policy ceased persecuting the homeless in parks. The PROS Plan proves Mockler’s proposals fit in a culture of cruelty along with the rest of Council; no modern society uses “vagrant” to describe humans in need : 8-7-25 “Mockler: Soak The Homeless & Say Its Conservation / Goodnow: Turning Hoses On People Is A Bad Look” https://youtu.be/kC_BEduxCXE On August 20, 2025 I went before Council for an agenda item, re-appointment of Commissioners to the Parks Commission, and asked it to reexamine or check the depraved mistreatment of the homeless within the parks system: “Jose Camacho, Rock the Block, Friends of Smith Cove. Thank you. You remind me every time. I appreciate it. Uh, Jose Camacho, Friends of Smith Cove, Rock the Block. This is regarding consent agenda 4D and 4E appointments to the parks and recreation committee or commission. And as a homeless person or a formerly homeless person who has slept in the park, who has seen the sprinklers turn on I was very disturbed. And I want you to consider not appointing these people to the parks and recreation commission until we are sure policies are in place to prevent what unfortunately council member Mockler was suggesting in a public safety committee meeting on 8-7-25 in which she suggested using deceit as a proposed strategy to harass the homeless. 'Can't we just convince the park to turn on the sprinklers so that the homeless don't settle into the park overnight?' I was quite appalled by that. And even well more appalling or equally appalling is that this was actually discussed for 8 to 10 minutes by everyone else on the public safety committee as if this wasn't a stop the world kind of comment. T his is really a horrible moment for me. Um, as I said, I slept in parks. I'm I guess I'm a criminal. I've seen the sprinklers come on. She was suggesting that we could convince the public that turning on the sprinklers at night would be a matter of conserving water. And she wasn't exactly shot down. Tom Wolf was there. Goodnow, Denise Frey, this was actually discussed to council members. To Councilmember Goodnow['s credit], at the very end, he said something like, "I don't think we should actually be hosing people down." Uh, so this is quite appalling. So, because no one stopped this when it started, I think perhaps this is part of the culture. Clearly, the city is persecuting the homeless. But for it to reach the level of council members who speak about this in public in a committee called public safety, this is really a horrible thing that I witnessed as someone who has slept on the street and slept in the parks, slept in Bremerton's parks. I've seen the sprinklers turn on uh and I thought it was just for maintenance. So if it's not, the public should know about it. Please stop the clock. Have some soul searching happen. Please!" FOSC, 6 of 51. Subsequently: See “Mockler's Non-Apology Side-Steps Deceit Of Her Park Proposal: Invoke Conservation To Harass Homeless” https://youtu.be/AHADbRGnNDE 9-1-25 Demand For Anna Mocker's Resignation Or Censure The PROS Plan and continued persecution of the homeless shows that while there is plenty of new lip service from Anna Mockler, and Council’s new Chief Of Propaganda, Jennifer Chamberlin, there has been no soul searching. Ann Mocker not only did not apologize after I exposed her, she deflected. “The parks are watered with the sprinklers. It’s not a deterrence thing ....” However, the written agenda for the 8-7-25 PSC meeting, and her own words in the PSC meeting were seeking such deterrence, as well as signs covering up the hosing-the- homeless deterrence goal with a virtue signaling nod to water conservation. This shows that formal policy in Bremerton can be underlied by de facto policies – that an effective policy or decision can be in actual effect despite textual verbiage . It is embarrassing to admit one has been homeless. It alarms our loves ones, It disgraces one in the eyes of many. It was not easy to have to face that one of the seemingly best hopes of a future Council comprised of a majority with integrity, could stoop as low. But I did face it – it’s on film - and testified on August 20 hoping to spare some poor homeless person in the future the indignity of the city’s persecution policy that is apparently being baked into not only city hall culture here, but in Parks administration as well. The face of the PROS Plan indicates that instead of soul searching the city’s dehumanization of the homeless, there is only staged PR. Concurrent with the smearing and gagging of advocates for the homeless, Council has launched into a remarkable volume of new lip service as to the homeless – with Chamberlin even mouthing a moratorium on the anti-camping ordinance. The whoppers and lip service can pass for progress in Bremerton – we’ll believe it when Council says no to the PROS Plan and repeals the anti-camping ordinance, and 24/7 bathroom law would be nice also. Vagrancy law has been dumped into the dustbin of history. But in this town, “vagrant” seems to be Chief Tom Wolfe’s favorite word. And when he uses it, no one corrects him. Certainly Anna Mockler and Tim Barker did not. By including this term in the PROS Plan and sending it out in the survey, city leadership is in fact indoctrinating the city to see the homeless as sub-human and worthy of extra-legal “enforcement” not applicable to anyone else in the city. This amounts to an overbroad scope of unequal deprivation of protection – an apartheid city where the homeless need not stop for a minute to rest in any public space, and better yet, should just disappear to not tarnish the green open spaces, nor the shiny surfaces of hyper-gentrification that makes all the developers and their sycophants in city hall happy. FOSC, 7 of 51. Parks are a traditional place of communal restoration and association. When Rock The Block, Bremerton Homeless Community Coalition, Northwest Hospitality, Gather Together Grow Together, Hound And Bottle, Friends Of Smith Cove, and other groups such as Food Not Bombs, and others, try to extend community, kindness, decency, and sustenance to marginalized groups, public spaces including parks are where we go. The homeless should not have to be exposed to abuse as soon as they leave our communal gatherings. Branding the homeless as “vagrants” in an official document such as the PROS Plan means they are being made eternal targets in the minds of many in the public. The slur is another indictment of an inert City Attorneys Office, as this term represents a shameful era in American law – often used to enforce Jim Crow and hold back social movements we are now proud of. It is not lost on me that when I and Kimmy Siebens criticized the city’s deceit-as-policy on an issue of high importance to advocates and the homeless community, 24/7 sanitation for the homeless, that is why the Council gagged us – and did so knowing it was gagging all of the general public: 9-16-25 City Employs Deceit As De Facto Policy - Four Councilmembers Deceived Public With Misleading Statements About Powerlessness To Attain 24/7 Public Restrooms 9-17-25 “City Charter Shows Councilmembers Lied For 2 Years About Being Powerless Re 24/7 Public Bathrooms” https://youtu.be/UIVwhvAgc_Q [excerpt]: 9-17-25 “Kimmy: RCW 42.20.040 Prohibits Jeff Coughlin & Others From Lying They're Impotent Re Public Bathrooms” https://youtu.be/UFs5d3kanyM The PROS Plan, which Council is poised to enact, is exactly why advocates for the homeless are needed and should not be silenced; City Hall toadies to the wealthy cannot be bothered to see humanity unless they are in the insiders’ club of realtors and developers, and these supposed “public servants” are very willing to continue a status quo which marginalizes the poor. Even in parks. The very same humans the city is willing to stigmatize and hunt in the the sanctuary of parks are the same people you have gagged and smothered with the “pause” on unrestricted public forum speech. Esteemed legal scholar and historian Dr. Risa Goluboff, author of “Vagrant Nation: Police Power, Constitutional Change, and the Making of the 1960s , has also written a concise summation of the legal community’s battle to rid our jurisprudence of the toxic vagrancy concept (attached). Perhaps someone at Norm Dicks can take a break from bowing to Krampus and read a paragraph or two: “The crime of vagrancy has deep historical roots in American law and legal culture. Originating in 16th-century England, vagrancy laws came to the New World with the colonists and soon proliferated throughout the British colonies FOSC, 8 of 51. and, later, the United States. Vagrancy laws took myriad forms, generally making it a crime to be poor, idle, dissolute, immoral, drunk, lewd, or suspicious. Vagrancy laws often included prohibitions on loitering -- wandering around without any apparent lawful purpose -- though some jurisdictions criminalized loitering separately. Taken together, vaguely worded vagrancy, loitering, and suspicious persons laws targeted objectionable “out of place” people rather than any particular conduct. They served as a ubiquitous tool for maintaining hierarchy and order in American society. Their application changed alongside perceived threats to the social fabric, at different times and places targeting the unemployed, labor activists, radical orators, cultural and sexual nonconformists, racial and religious minorities, civil rights protesters, and the poor. By the mid- 20th century, vagrancy laws served as the basis for hundreds of thousands of arrests every year. But over the course of just two decades, the crime of vagrancy, virtually unquestioned for four hundred years, unraveled. Profound social upheaval in the 1960s produced a concerted effort against the vagrancy regime, and in 1972, the US Supreme Court invalidated the laws. Local authorities have spent the years since looking for alternatives to the many functions vagrancy laws once served.” The seminal Supreme Court case finally reached in the movement Dr. Risa Goluboff describes, Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville , 405 U.S. 156 (1972) , cut through the anti-American stigma of vagrancy law, and – at the risk of frightening Jennifer Chamberlin with the “heigtened emotions” - actually found poetry and a necessarily defiant non-conformist American spirit: “… Persons "wandering or strolling" from place to place have been extolled by Walt Whitman and Vachel Lindsay. The qualification "without any lawful purpose or object" may be a trap for innocent acts. Persons "neglecting all lawful business and habitually spending their time by frequenting . . . places where alcoholic beverages are sold or served" would literally embrace many members of golf clubs and city clubs. Walkers and strollers and wanderers may be going to or coming from a burglary. Loafers or loiterers may be "casing" a place for a holdup. Letting one's wife support him is an intra-family matter, and normally of no concern to the police. Yet it may, of course, be the setting for numerous crimes. The difficulty is that these activities are historically part of the amenities of life as we have known them. They are not mentioned in the Constitution or in the Bill of Rights. These unwritten amenities have been in part responsible for giving our people the feeling of independence and self-confidence, the feeling of creativity. These amenities have dignified the right of dissent and have FOSC, 9 of 51. Conclusion: Parks Director Tim Barker should retract his PROS Plan, city government should apologize, and Council must refuse to vote on this “Plan.” Or Council can at least stop pretending it is not committed to persecuting the homeless. If Councilmembers who currently are attempting to re-brand themselves as advocates for the homeless want any hope of being taken seriously one day, they can start by voting no on the PROS Plan. They can then enact a 24/7 bathroom law, and repeal the anti-camping ordinance and end the city’s policy of persecution of the poor. Read Papachristou. Get in touch with American justice. Jose Camacho Robin Weldin Friends of Smith Cove https://www.youtube.com/@FriendsofSmithCove FriendsOfSmithCove@Gmail.com FOSC, 11 of 51. EXHIBITS FOSC, 12 of 51. FOSC, 13 of 51. FOSC, 14 of 51. EXHIBITS FOSC, 15 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. PAPACHRISTOU ET AL. V. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CERTIORARI TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA, FIRST DISTRICT No. 70-5030. Argued December 8,1971-Decided February 24, 1972 The Jacksonville vagrancy ordinance, under which petitioners were convicted, is void for vagueness, in that it "fails to give a person of ordinary intelligence fair notice that his contemplated conduct is forbidden by the statute," it encourages arbitrary and erratic arrests and convictions, it makes criminal activities that by modern standards are normally innocent, and it places almost unfettered discretion in the hands of the police. Pp. 161-171. 236 So. 2d 141, reversed. DOUGLAS, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which all Mem- bers joined except POWELL and REHNQUIST, JJ., who took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. Samuel S. Jacobson argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioners. T. Edward Austin, Jr., argued the cause for respond- ent. With him on the brief were James C. Rinaman, Jr., and J. Edward Wall. MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court. This case involves eight defendants who were con- victed in a Florida municipal court of violating a Jackson- ville, Florida, vagrancy ordinance.' Their convictions 1 Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 26-57 provided at the time of these arrests and convictions as follows: "Rogues and vagabonds, or dissolute persons who go about begging, common gamblers, persons who use juggling or unlawful games or plays, common drunkards, common night walkers, thieves, pilferers or pickpockets, traders in stolen property, lewd, wanton and lascivi- ous persons, keepers of gambling ulaces, common railers and brawlers, FOSC, 16 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 157 156 Opinion of the Court were affirmed by the Florida Circuit Court in a con- solidated appeal, and their petition for certiorari was denied by the District Court of Appeal on the author- ity of Johnson v. State, 202 So. 2d 852.2 The case is persons wandering or strolling around from place to place without any lawful purpose or object, habitual loafers, disorderly persons, persons neglecting all lawful business and habitually spending their time by frequenting houses of ill fame, gaming houses, or places where alcoholic beverages are sold or served, persons able to work but habitually living upon the earnings of their wives or minor children shall be deemed vagrants and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court shall be punished as provided for Class D offenses." Class D offenses at the time of these arrests and convictions were punishable by 90 days' imprisonment, $500 fine, or both. Jack- sonville Ordinance Code § 1-8 (1965). The maximum punishment has since been reduced to 75 days or $450. § 304.101 (1971). We are advised that that downward revision was made to avoid federal right-to-counsel decisions. The Fifth Circuit case extending right to counsel in misdemeanors where a fine of $500 or 90 days' imprison- ment could be imposed is Harvey v. Mississippi, 340 F. 2d 263 (1965). We are advised that at present the Jacksonville vagrancy ordinance is § 330.107 and identical with the earlier one except that "juggling" has been eliminated. 2 Florida also has a vagrancy statute, Fla. Stat. § 856.02 (1965), which reads quite closely on the Jacksonville ordinance. Jackson- ville Ordinance Code § 27-43 makes the commission of any Florida misdemeanor a Class D offense against the City of Jacksonville. In 1971 Florida made minor amendments to its statute. See Laws 1971, c. 71-132. Section 856.02 was declared unconstitutionally overbroad in Laza- rus v. Faircloth, 301 F. Supp. 266. The court said: "All loitering, loafing, or idling on the streets and highways of a city, even though habitual, is not necessarily detrimental to the public welfare nor is it under all circumstances an interference with travel upon them. It may be and often is entirely innocuous. The statute draws no dis- tinction between conduct that is calculated to harm and that which is essentially innocent." Id., at 272, quoting Hawaii v. Anduha, 48 F. 2d 171, 172. See also Smith v. Florida, post, p. 172. The Florida disorderly conduct ordinance, covering "loitering about any hotel, block, barroom, .dramshop, gambling house or FOSC, 17 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. here on a petition for certiorari, which we granted. 403 U. S. 917. For reasons which will appear, we reverse. At issue are five consolidated cases, Margaret Papa- christou, Betty Calloway, Eugene Eddie Melton, and Leonard Johnson were all arrested early on a Sunday morning, and charged with vagrancy-"prowling by auto." Jimmy Lee Smith and Milton Henry were charged with vagrancy--."vagabonds." Henry Edward Heath and a codefendant were arrested for vagrancy-"loitering" and "common thief." Thomas Owen Campbell was charged with vagrancy- "common thief." Hugh Brown was charged with vagrancy-"disorderly loitering on street" and "disorderly conduct-resisting arrest with violence." The facts are stipulated. Papachristou and Calloway are white females. Melton and Johnson are black males. Papachristou was enrolled in a job-training program spon- sored by the State Employment Service at Florida Junior College in Jacksonville. Calloway was a typing and shorthand teacher at a state mental institution located near Jacksonville. She was the owner of the automobile in which the four defendants were arrested. Melton was a Vietnam war veteran who had been released from the Navy after nine months in a veterans' hospital. On the date of his arrest he was a part-time computer helper while attending college as a full-time student in Jack- sonville. Johnson was a tow-motor operator in a grocery chain warehouse and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. At the time of their arrest the four of them were riding disorderly house, or wandering about the streets either by night or by day without any known lawful means of support, or without being able to give a satisfactory account of themselves" has also been held void for "excessive broadness and vagueness" by the Florida Supreme Court, Headley v. Selkowitz, 171 So. 2d 368, 370. FOSC, 18 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court in Calloway's car on the main thoroughfare in Jackson- ville. They had left a restaurant owned by Johnson's uncle where they had eaten and were on their way to a nightclub. The arresting officers denied that the racial mixture in the car played any part in the decision to make the arrest. The arrest, they said, was made be- cause the defendants had stopped near a used-car lot which had been broken into several times. There was, however, no evidence of any breaking and entering on the night in question. Of these four charged with "prowling by auto" none had been previously arrested except Papachristou who had once been convicted of a municipal offense. Jimmy Lee Smith and Milton Henry (who is not a petitioner) were arrested between 9 and 10 a. m. on a weekday in downtown Jacksonville, while waiting for a friend who was to lend them a car so they could apply for a job at a produce company. Smith was a part-time produce worker and part-time organizer for a Negro political group. He had a common-law wife and three children supported by him and his wife. He had been arrested several times but convicted only once. Smith's companion, Henry, was an 18-year-old high school stu- dent with no previous record of arrest. This morning it was cold, and Smith had no jacket, so they went briefly into a dry cleaning shop to wait, but left when requested to do so. They thereafter walked back and forth two or three times over a two-block stretch looking for their friend. The store owners, who appar- ently were wary of Smith and his companion, summoned two police officers who searched the men and found neither had a weapon. But they were arrested because the officers said they had no identification and because the officers did not believe their story. Heath and a codefendant were arrested for "loitering" and for "common thief." Both were residents of Jackson- ville, Heath having lived there all his life and being FOSC, 19 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. employed at an automobile body shop. Heath had previously been arrested but his codefendant had no ar- rest record. Heath and his companion were arrested when they drove up to a residence shared by Heath's girl friend and some other girls. Some police officers were already there in the process of arresting another man. When Heath and his companion started backing out of the driveway, the officers signaled to them to stop and asked them to get out of the car, which they did. Thereupon they and the automobile were searched. Al- though no contraband or incriminating evidence was found, they were both arrested, Heath being charged with being a "common thief" because he was reputed to be a thief. The codefendant was charged with "loiter- ing" because he was standing in the driveway, an act which the officers admitted was done only at their command. Campbell was arrested as he reached his home very early one morning and was charged with "common thief." He was stopped by officers because he was traveling at a high rate of speed, yet no speeding charge was placed against him. Brown was arrested when he was observed leaving a downtown Jacksonville hotel by a police officer seated in a cruiser. The police testified he was reputed to be a thief, narcotics pusher, and generally opprobrious char- acter. The officer called Brown over to the car, intend- ing at that time to arrest him unless he had a good explanation for being on the street. Brown walked over to the police cruiser, as commanded, and the officer began to search him, apparently preparatory to placing him in the car. In the process of the search he came on two small packets which were later found to contain heroin. When the officer touched the pocket where the packets were, Brown began to resist. He was charged with "disorderly loitering on street" and "dis- FOSC, 20 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court orderly conduct-resisting arrest with violence." While he was also charged with a narcotics violation, that charge was nolled. Jacksonville's ordinance and Florida's statute were "derived from early English law," Johnson v. State, 202 So. 2d, at 854, and employ "archaic language" in their definitions of vagrants. Id., at 855. The history is an oftentold tale. The breakup of feudal estates in England led to labor shortages which in turn resulted in the Statutes of Laborers,' designed to stabilize the labor force by prohibiting increases in wages and prohibiting the movement of workers from their home areas in search of improved conditions. Later vagrancy laws became crim- inal aspects of the poor laws. The series of laws passed in England on the subject became increasingly severe.4 3 23 Edw. 3, c. 1 (1349); 25 Edw. 3, c. 1 (1350). 4 See 3 J. Stephen, History of the Criminal Law of England 203- 206, 266-275; 4 W. Blackstone, Commentaries *169. Ledwith v. Roberts, [1937] 1 K. B. 232, 271, gives the following summary: "The early Vagrancy Acts came into being under peculiar condi- tions utterly different to those of the present time. From the time of the Black Death in the middle of the 14th century till the middle of the 17th century, and indeed, although in diminishing degree, right down to the reform of the Poor Law in the first half of the 19th century, the roads of England were crowded with masterless men and their families, who had lost their former employ- ment through a variety of causes, had no means of livelihood and had taken to a vagrant life. The main causes were the gradual decay of the feudal system under which the labouring classes had been anchored to the soil, the economic slackening of the legal compulsion to work for fixed wages, the break up of the monasteries in the reign of Henry VIII, and the consequent disappearance of the religious orders which had previously administered a kind of 'public assistance' in the form of lodging, food and alms; and, lastly, the economic changes brought about by the Enclosure Acts. Some of these people were honest labourers who had fallen upon evil days, others were the 'wild rogues,' so common in Elizabethan times and literature, who had been born to a life of idleness and had no FOSC, 21 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. But "the theory of the Elizabethan poor laws no longer fits the facts," Edwards v. California, 314 U. S. 160, 174. The conditions which spawned these laws may be gone, but the archaic classifications remain. This ordinance is void for vagueness, both in the sense that it "fails to give a person of ordinary intelli- gence fair notice that his contemplated conduct is for- bidden by the statute," United States v. Harriss, 347 U. S. 612, 617, and because it encourages arbitrary and erratic arrests and convictions. Thornhill v. Alabama, 310 U. S. 88; Herndon v. Lowry, 301 U. S. 242. Living under a rule of law entails various suppositions, one of which is that "[all persons] are entitled to be informed as to what the State commands or forbids." Lanzetta v. New Jersey, 306 U. S. 451, 453. Lanzetta is one of a well-recognized group of cases insisting that the law give fair notice of the offending conduct. See Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U. S. 385, 391; Cline v. Frink Dairy Co., 274 U. S. 445; United States v. Cohen Grocery Co., 255 U. S. 81. In the field of regulatory statutes govern- ing business activities, where the acts limited are in a narrow category, greater leeway is allowed. Boyce Motor Lines, Inc. v. United States, 342 U. S. 337; United States v. National Dairy Products Corp., 372 U. S. 29; United States v. Petrillo, 332 U. S. 1. The poor among us, the minorities, the average house- holder are not in business and not alerted to the regula- intention of following any other. It was they and their confederates who formed themselves into the notorious 'brotherhood of beggars' which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries. They were a definite and serious menace to the community and it was chiefly against them and their kind that the harsher provisions of the vagrancy laws of the period were directed." And see Sherry, Vagrants, Rogues and Vagabonds-Old Concepts in Need of Revision, 48 Calif. L. Rev. 557, 560-561 (1960); Note, The Vagrancy Concept Reconsidered: Problems and Abuses of Status Criminality, 37 N. Y. U. L. Rev. 102 (1962). FOSC, 22 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court tory schemes of vagrancy laws; and we assume they would have no understanding of their meaning and im- pact if they read them. Nor are they protected from being caught in the vagrancy net by the necessity of having a specific intent to commit an unlawful act. See Screws v. United States, 325 U. S. 91; Boyce Motor Lines, Inc. v. United States, supra. The Jacksonville ordinance makes criminal activities which by modern standards are normally innocent. "Nightwalking" is one. Florida construes the ordinance not to make criminal one night's wandering, Johnson v. State, 202 So. 2d, at 855, only the "habitual" wanderer or, as the ordinance describes it, "common night walkers." We know, however, from experience that sleepless people often walk at night, perhaps hopeful that sleep-inducing relaxation will result. Luis Munoz-Marin, former Governor of Puerto Rico, commented once that "loafing" was a national virtue in his Commonwealth and that it should be encouraged. It is, however, a crime in Jacksonville. "[P]ersons able to work but habitually living upon the earnings of their wives or minor children"-like habit- ually living "without visible means of support"-might implicate unemployed pillars of the community who have married rich wives. "[P]ersons able to work but habitually living upon the earnings of their wives or minor children" may also embrace unemployed people out of the labor market, by reason of a recession 5 or disemployed by reason of tech- nological or so-called structural displacements. 5 In Edwards v. California, 314 U. S. 160, 177, in referring to City of New York v. Miln, 11 Pet. 102, 142, decided in 1837, we said: "Whatever may have been the notion then prevailing, we do not think that it will now be seriously contended that because a person is without employment and without funds he constitutes a 'moral pestilence.' Poverty and immorality are not synonymous." FOSC, 23 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. Persons "wandering or strolling" from place to place have been extolled by Walt Whitman and Vachel Lind- say.' The qualification "without any lawful purpose or object" may be a trap for innocent acts. Persons "ne- glecting all lawful business and habitually spending their time by frequenting ... places where alcoholic beverages are sold or served" would literally embrace many mem- bers of golf clubs and city clubs. Walkers and strollers and wanderers may be going to or coming from a burglary. Loafers or loiterers may be "casing" a place for a holdup. Letting one's wife sup- port him is an intra-family matter, and normally of no concern to the police. Yet it may, of course, be the setting for numerous crimes. The difficulty is that these activities are historically part of the amenities of life as we have known them. They are not mentioned in the Constitution or in the Bill of Rights. These unwritten amenities have been in part responsible for giving our people the feeling of independence and self-confidence, the feeling of creativ- ity. These amenities have dignified the right of dissent and have honored the right to be nonconformists and the right to defy submissiveness. They have encour- aged lives of high spirits rather than hushed, suffocating silence. They are embedded in Walt Whitman's writings, espe- cially in his "Song of the Open Road." They are reflected, too, in the spirit of Vachel Lindsay's "I Want to Go Wandering," and by Henry D. Thoreau. 6 And see Reich, Police Questioning of Law Abiding Citizens, 75 Yale L. J. 1161, 1172 (1966): "If I choose to take an evening walk to see if Andromeda has come up on schedule, I think I am entitled to look for the distant light of Almach and Mirach without finding myself staring into the blinding beam of a police flashlight." 7 "I have met with but one or two persons in the course of my life who understood the art of Walking, that is, of taking walks,-- ,who had a genius, so to speak, for sauntering: which word is beauti- FOSC, 24 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court This aspect of the vagrancy ordinance before us is suggested by what this Court said in 1876 about a broad criminal statute enacted by Congress: "It would certainly be dangerous if the legislature could set a net large enough to catch all possible offenders, and leave it to the courts to step inside and say who could be rightfully detained, and who should be set at large." United States v. Reese, 92 U. S. 214, 221. While that was a federal case, the due process impli- cations are equally applicable to the States and to this vagrancy ordinance. Here the net cast is large, not to give the courts the power to pick and choose but to increase the arsenal of the police. In Winters v. New York, 333 U. S. 507, the Court struck down a New York statute that made criminal the distribution of a magazine made up principally of items of criminal deeds of blood- shed or lust so massed as to become vehicles for inciting violent and depraved crimes against the person. The infirmity the Court found was vagueness-the absence of "ascertainable standards of guilt" (id., at 515) in the fully derived 'from idle people who roved about the country, in the Middle Ages, and asked charity, under pretence of going a la Sainte Terre,' to the Holy Land, till the children exclaimed, 'There goes a Sainte Terrer, a Saunterer, a Holy-Lander. They who never go to the Holy Land in their walks, as they pretend, are indeed mere idlers and vagabonds; but they who do go there are saunterers in the good sense, such as I mean. Some, however, would derive the word from sans terre, without land or a home, which, therefore, in the good sense, will mean, having no particular home, but equally at home everywhere. For this is the secret of successful sauntering. He who sits still in a house all the time may be the greatest vagrant of all; but the saunterer, in the good sense, is no more vagrant than the meandering river, which is all the while sedulously seeking the shortest course to the sea. But I prefer th6 first, which, indeed, is the most probable derivation. For every walk is a sort of crusade, preached by some Peter the Hermit in us, to go forth and reconquer this Holy Land from the hands of the Infidels." Excursions 251- 252 (1893). FOSC, 25 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. sensitive First Amendment area.' Mr. Justice Frank- furter dissented. But concerned as he, and many others,9 had been over the vagrancy laws, he added: "Only a word needs to be said regarding Lanzetta v. New Jersey, 306 U. S. 451. The case involved a New Jersey statute of the type that seek to control 'vagrancy.' These statutes are in a class by them- selves, in view of the familiar abuses to which they are put. ..Definiteness is designedly avoided so as to allow the net to be cast at large, to enable men to be caught who are vaguely undesirable in the eyes of police and prosecution, although not chargeable with any particular offense. In short, these 'va- grancy statutes' and laws against 'gangs' are not fenced in by the text of the statute or by the sub- ject matter so as to give notice of conduct to be avoided." Id., at 540. Where the list of crimes is so all-inclusive and gen- eralized 1" as the one in this ordinance, those convicted s For a discussion of the void-for-vagueness doctrine in the area of fundamental rights see Note, The Void-For-Vagueness Doc- trine in the Supreme Court, 109 U. Pa. L. Rev. 67, 104 et seq.; Amsterdam, Federal Constitutional Restrictions on the Punishment of Crimes of Status, Crimes of General Obnoxiousness, Crimes of Displeasing Police Officers, and the Like, 3 Crim. L. Bull. 205, 224 et seq. (1967). 9 See Edelman v. California, 344 U. S. 357, 362 (Black, J., dissent- ing); Hicks v. District of Columbia, 383 U. S. 252 (DOUGLAS, J., dissenting); District of Columbia v. Hunt, 82 U. S. App. D. C. 159, 163 F. 2d 833 (Judge Stephens writing for a majority of the Court of Appeals); Judge Rudkin for the court in Hawaii v. Anduha, 48 F. 2d 171. The opposing views are numerous: Ex parte Branch, 234 Mo. 466, 137 S. W. 886; H. R. Rep. No. 1248, 77th Cong., 1st Sess., 2; Perkins, The Vagrancy Concept, 9 Hastings L. J. 237 (1958); People v. Craig, 152 Cal. 42, 91 P. 997. 10 President Roosevelt, in vetoing a vagrancy law for the District of Columbia, said: "The bill contains many provisions that constitute an improvement FOSC, 26 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court may be punished for no more than vindicating affronts to police authority: "The common ground which brings such a motley assortment of human troubles before the magistrates in vagrancy-type proceedings is the procedural laxity which permits 'conviction' for almost any kind of conduct and the existence of the House of Correction as an easy and convenient dumping-ground for prob- over existing law. Unfortunately, however, there are two provisions in the bill that appear objectionable. "Section 1 of the bill contains a number of clauses defining a 'vagrant.' Clause 6 of this section would include within that cate- gory 'any able-bodied person who lives in idleness upon the wages, earnings, or property of any person having no legal obligation to support him.' This definition is so broadly and loosely drawn that in many cases it would make a vagrant of an adult daughter or son of a well-to-do family who, though amply provided for and not guilty of any improper or unlawful conduct, has no occupation and is dependent upon parental support. "Under clause 9 of said section 'any person leading an idle life ... and not giving a good account of himself' would incur guilt and liability to punishment unless he could prove, as required by sec- tion 2, that he has lawful means of support realized from a lawful occupation or source. What constitutes 'leading an idle life' and 'not giving a good account of oneself' is not indicated by the statute but is left to the determination in the first place of a police officer and eventually of a judge of the police court, subject to further review in proper cases. While this phraseology may be suitable for general purposes as a definition of a vagrant, it does iot conform with accepted standards of legislative practice as a definition of a criminal offense. I am not willing to agree that a person without lawful means of support, temporarily or otherwise, should be subject to the risk of arret and punishment under provisions as indefinite and uncertain in their meaning and application as those employed in this clause. "It would hardly be a satisfactory answer to say that the sound judgment and decisions of the police and prosecuting officers must be trusted to invoke the law only in proper cases. The law itself should be so drawn as not to make it applicable to cases which obviously should not be comprised within its terms." H. R. Doc. No. 392, 77th Cong., 1st Sess. FOSC, 27 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. lems that appear to have no other immediate solu- tion." Foote, Vagrancy-Type Law and Its Admin- istration, 104 U. Pa. L. Rev. 603, 631." Another aspect of the ordinance's vagueness appears when we focus, not on the lack of notice given a potential offender, but on the effect of the unfettered discretion it places in the hands of the Jacksonville police. Caleb Foote, an early student of this subject, has called the vagrancy-type law as offering "punishment by analogy." Id., at 609. Such crimes, though long common in Russia,12 are not compatible with our constitutional ".Thus, "prowling by auto," which formed the basis for the vagrancy arrests and convictions of four of the petitioners herein, is not even listed in the ordinance as a crime. But see Hanks v. State, 195 So. 2d 49, 51, in which the Florida District Court of Appeal construed "wandering or strolling from place to place" as including travel by automobile. 12 J. Hazard, The Soviet Legal System 133 (1962): "The 1922 code was a step in the direction of precision in defini- tion of crime, but it was not a complete departure from the concept of punishment in accordance with the dictates of the social conscious- ness of the judge. Laying hold of an old tsarist code provision that had been in effect from 1864 to 1903 known by the term 'analogy,' the Soviet draftsmen, inserted an article permitting a judge to con- sider the social danger of an individual even when he had committed no act defined as a crime in the specialized part of the code. He was to be guided by analogizing the dangerous act to some act de- fined as crime, but at the outset the analogies were not always apparent, as when a husband was executed for the sadistic murder of a wife, followed by dissection of her torso and shipment in a trunk to a remote railway station, the court arguing that the crime was analogous to banditry. At the time of this decision the code permitted the death penalty for banditry but not for murder without political motives or very serious social consequences." "On the traditionally important subject of criminal law, Algeria is rejecting the flexibility introduced in the Soviet criminal code by the 'analogy' principle, as have the East-Central European and black African states." Hazard, The Residue of Marxist Influence in Al- geria, 9 Colum. J. of Transnat'l L. 19-4, 224 (1970). FOSC, 28 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court system. We allow our police to make arrests only on "probable cause," " a Fourth and Fourteenth Amend- ment standard applicable to the States I" as well as to the Federal Government. Arresting a person on sus- picion, like arresting a person for investigation, is foreign to our system, even when the arrest is for past crim- inality. Future criminality, however, is the common justification for the presence of vagrancy statutes. See Foote, supra, at 625. Florida has, indeed, construed her vagrancy statute "as necessary regulations," inter alia, "to deter vagabondage and prevent crimes." Johnson v. State, 202 So. 2d 852; Smith v. State, 239 So. 2d 250, 251. A direction by a legislature to the police to arrest all "suspicious" persons'5 would not pass constitutional muster. A vagrancy prosecution may be merely the cloak for a conviction which could not be obtained on the real but undisclosed grounds for the arrest. People 13 Johnson v. United States, 333 U. S. 10, 15-17. 14 Whiteley v. Warden, 401 U. S. 560. ' On arrests for investigation, see Secret Detention by the Chicago Police, A Report by the American Civil Liberties Union (1959). The table below contains nationwide data on arrests for "vagrancy" and for "suspicion" in the three-year period 1968-1970. Combined Vagrancy Suspicion Offenses Total Rate Total Rate Total Rate rptd. per rptd. per rptd. per Year* arrests 100,000 arrests 100,000 arrests 100,000 1968 ........ 99,147 68.2 89,986 61.9 189,133 130.1 1969 ........ 106,269 73.9 88,265 61.4 194,534 135.3 1970 ........ 101,093 66.7 70,173 46.3 171,266 113.0 3-year aver- ages ...... 102,170 69.6 82,808 56.5 184,978 126.1 *Reporting agencies represent population of: 1968--145,306,0C0; 1969-143,815,000; 1970-151,604,000. Source: FBI Uniform 'Crime Reports, 1968-1970. FOSC, 29 of 51. OCTOBER TERM, 1971 Opinion of the Court 405 U. S. v. Moss, 309 N. Y. 429, 131 N. E. 2d 717. But as Chief Justice Hewart said in Frederick Dean, 18 Crim. App. 133, 134 (1924): "It would be in the highest degree unfortunate if in any part of the country those who are responsible for setting in motion the criminal law should enter- tain, connive at or coquette with the idea that in a case where there is not enough evidence to charge the prisoner with an attempt to commit a crime, the prosecution may, nevertheless, on such insufficient evidence, succeed in obtaining and upholding a con- viction under the Vagrancy Act, 1824." Those generally implicated by the imprecise terms of the ordinance-poor people, nonconformists, dissenters, idlers-may be required to comport themselves according to the lifestyle deemed appropriate by the Jacksonville police and the courts. Where, as here, there are -no standards governing the exercise of the discretion granted by the ordinance, the scheme permits and encourages an arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement of the law. It furnishes a convenient tool for "harsh and discriminatory enforcement by local prosecuting officials, against particu- lar groups deemed to merit their displeasure." Thornhill v. Alabama, 310 U. S. 88, 97-98. It results in a regime in which the poor and the unpopular are permitted to "stand on a public sidewalk ...only at the whim of any police officer." Shuttlesworth v. Birmingham, 382 U. S. 87, 90. Under this ordinance, "[I]f some carefree type of fellow is satisfied to work just so much, and no more, as will pay for one square meal, some wine, and a flophouse daily, but a court thinks this kind of living subhuman, the fel- low can be forced to raise his sights or go to jail as a vagrant." Amsterdam, Federal Constitutional Restrictions on the Punishment of Crimes of Status, FOSC, 30 of 51. PAPACHRISTOU v. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE 156 Opinion of the Court Crimes of General Obnoxiousness, Crimes of Dis- pleasing Police Officers, and the Like, 3 Crim. L. Bull. 205, 226 (1967). A presumption that people who might walk or loaf or loiter or stroll or frequent houses where liquor is sold, or who are supported by their wives or who look suspicious to the police are to become future criminals is too pre- carious for a rule of law. The implicit presumption in these generalized vagrancy standards--that crime is being nipped in the bud-is too extravagant to deserve extended treatment. Of course, vagrancy statutes are useful to the police. Of course, they are nets making easy the roundup of so-called undesirables. But the rule of law implies equality and justice in its application. Vagrancy laws of the Jacksonville type teach that the scales of justice are so tipped that even-handed adminis- tration of the law is not possible. The rule of law, evenly applied to minorities as well as majorities, to the poor as well as the rich, is the great mucilage that holds society together. The Jacksonville ordinance cannot be squared with our constitutional standards and is plainly unconstitutional. Reversed. MR. JUSTICE POWELL and MR. JUSTICE REHNQUIST took no part in the consideration or decision of this case. FOSC, 31 of 51. EXHIBITS FOSC, 32 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 1 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 United States Vagrancy Laws Risa L. Goluboff, School of Law, University of Virginia and Adam Sorensen, University of Virginia https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.013.259 Published online: 20 December 2018 Summary The crime of vagrancy has deep historical roots in American law and legal culture. Originating in 16th-century England, vagrancy laws came to the New World with the colonists and soon proliferated throughout the British colonies and, later, the United States. Vagrancy laws took myriad forms, generally making it a crime to be poor, idle, dissolute, immoral, drunk, lewd, or suspicious. Vagrancy laws often included prohibitions on loitering—wandering around without any apparent lawful purpose—though some jurisdictions criminalized loitering separately. Taken together, vaguely worded vagrancy, loitering, and suspicious persons laws targeted objectionable “out of place” people rather than any particular conduct. They served as a ubiquitous tool for maintaining hierarchy and order in American society. Their application changed alongside perceived threats to the social fabric, at different times and places targeting the unemployed, labor activists, radical orators, cultural and sexual nonconformists, racial and religious minorities, civil rights protesters, and the poor. By the mid-20th century, vagrancy laws served as the basis for hundreds of thousands of arrests every year. But over the course of just two decades, the crime of vagrancy, virtually unquestioned for four hundred years, unraveled. Profound social upheaval in the 1960s produced a concerted effort against the vagrancy regime, and in 1972, the US Supreme Court invalidated the laws. Local authorities have spent the years since looking for alternatives to the many functions vagrancy laws once served. Keywords: vagrancy, loitering, law enforcement, police, constitutional law, criminal law, civil rights, civil liberties, poverty, Supreme Court Subjects: Legal History, Urban History Origins of Vagrancy Laws English colonists brought vagrancy laws with them to the New World. Centuries later, scholars and lawyers traced the laws’ roots back to the mid-14th-century English Statutes of Laborers, which aimed to ensure that all able-bodied laborers worked after the Black Death. The more direct antecedents of American vagrancy laws, however, were the English vagrancy laws of 16th and 17th centuries, passed alongside laws instituting new methods of poverty relief, erecting houses of correction, and controlling wages. Though such laws were primarily economically motivated— untethered workers could exact high wages in a tight labor market and the wandering unemployed could try to obtain relief from local governments not obligated to support them—they served critical political purposes as well. The “sturdy rogues” and “masterless men” of the Elizabethan era were a problem for governance as well as the economy.1 Risa L. Goluboff, School of Law, University of Virginia and Adam Sorensen, University of Virginia 1 FOSC, 33 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 2 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 In the colonies, vagrancy laws functioned much as they did in England: to exclude and regulate poor strangers while keeping poor locals in check. Vast differences in demographic, political, and economic context notwithstanding, the American colonies and then the states used vagrancy laws to control workers in a changing political economy. As aspiration if not reality, the description of one 19th-century English historian would have struck a chord on both sides of the Atlantic: “A man must work where he happened to be, and must take the wages offered to him on the spot, and if he went about, even to look for work, he became a vagrant and was regarded as a criminal.”2 Vagrancy laws were also used to exclude and suppress racial and religious minorities. Race, racial identity, and a racialized sense of who belonged where had been part of vagrancy and related laws from their English origins. At times, vagrancy laws explicitly targeted certain groups. At other times the laws were used, though not written, to target them. At various moments, the Irish, whom the English accused of loose morals, “popery,” and “filth,” and the Roma (then called “gypsies” or “Egyptians”), who were itinerant and “masterless,” each came in for special attention. Many of the specific behaviors in the English vagrancy statutes, such as prohibitions on “palmistry,” or fortune telling, originated in concerns about the Roma.3 Colonies and then states and localities also targeted religious and racial outliers. The Massachusetts Bay Colony enacted a special vagrancy law applicable only to Quakers in 1658, and the town of Salem excluded Native Americans after dark. Many states aggressively passed vagrancy laws regulating the whereabouts, livelihoods, and lives of their minority residents over the following centuries. By Reconstruction, so-called sundown towns excluded minorities not only with vagrancy laws but also with signs that read “Whites Only within City Limits after Dark.” In the West and Southwest, Latinos, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, and Native Americans were targets. In Hawaii, law enforcement targeted native Hawaiians and later Japanese Americans.4 Arrests of women for defying conventional mores of female sexuality, and for prostitution more specifically, were another mainstay of early vagrancy enforcement. In part because prostitution had not been a crime at common law, prostitutes had been treated as a kind of vagrant since the 15th century. By the early 17th century, the application of vagrancy laws to women leading a “lewd and idle” life was an established part of vagrancy regulation in the colonies. Colonial anxiety about individual morality and colonial suppression of sexual deviance frequently manifested themselves in vagrancy prosecutions. As cities grew after independence, local officials tended to use vagrancy laws more to maintain public order and morality than to regulate private conduct. Because separate statutory prohibitions against prostitution per se remained almost nonexistent, officials used vagrancy and disorderly conduct laws with particular force against the increasingly public and increasingly commercial sex trade. Vagrancy convictions fell disproportionately on urban women who could not afford to practice prostitution behind closed doors. In Boston, for example, women prosecuted as “nightwalkers” regularly faced several months in prison, while their male customers were merely fined a few dollars.5 2 3 4 5 FOSC, 34 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 3 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 The 19th Century From the very start, vagrancy laws were premised on the immorality of idle poverty and targeted those who failed to work or remain in their prescribed place. From 1837 on, the Supreme Court gave its imprimatur to this view. In New York v. Miln, the court stated, “We think it as competent and as necessary for a state to provide precautionary measures against the moral pestilence of paupers, vagabonds, and possibly convicts; as it is to guard against the physical pestilence [of] infectious disease.” But with the 19th-century explosion of immigration to the United States, the Industrial Revolution, and the end of the Civil War, the image of the threatening stranger that had long justified restrictions on intra- and interstate movement began to change, and with it the nature of the vagrancy regime.6 Between 1820 and 1860 more than five million immigrants came to the United States. These immigrants quickly became identified with vagrancy, and they filled poorhouses in disproportionate numbers. Masters of vessels were required to report a list of passengers, to remove “undesirables,” and to provide a bond for those who might become a public charge. Most coastal states passed laws expressly placing responsibility for vagrants on the shoulders of ship masters. Though some immigrants were subject to removal, they were more often sent as “state paupers” to workhouses as a cheaper alternative. And as immigrants flocked to the cities of the Atlantic and New England regions, the perception of transience became associated as well with a perception of vice. Reformers sounded the alarm about idleness, drunkenness, and licentiousness among the poor. Without colonial strictures, new forms of social control were needed. Vagrancy laws again, and even more extensively, filled that role.7 The end of the Civil War in 1865 further expanded the role of vagrancy laws in American life. Free African Americans had borne the brunt of vagrancy laws in the antebellum era. After the war, slave states expelled emancipated slaves and barred entry to free blacks from other states. With the end of slavery, southern whites turned even more aggressively to vagrancy laws as a means of racial regulation. The so-called Black Codes of the South regulated African American economic and social interactions with whites and were designed to return African Americans to a position as close to slavery as legally possible. New laws authorized the hiring out of vagrancy convicts. Mississippi, for example, auctioned off vagrants “at public outcry, to any white person.”8 With the beginning of military reconstruction and the passage of federal laws prohibiting explicit discrimination, southern states rewrote their vagrancy statutes in race-neutral terms. But race neutrality went only so far. From citizen patrol to sheriff to judge to jury, the whites who enforced vagrancy laws knew they were aimed at African Americans, especially those African Americans who asserted their autonomy. When thousands of blacks moved from Mississippi to Kansas in 1879, for example, the leaders of the exodus were arrested for vagrancy.9 Northern states experienced change as well. In 1877 vagrancy arrests in New York City rose to more than one million, which was twice as many as the number of arrests in the prior year. The workers and veterans set adrift by the Civil War, the consolidation of industrial capitalism, with its attendant booms and busts, and the growth of the railroad across the continent led to a steep increase in labor 6 7 8 9 FOSC, 35 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 4 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 mobility. Civil War veterans—injured physically and psychologically and accustomed to riding the rails and foraging for food as part of military life—often took to the road, as did workers who found themselves unemployed in one of the many postwar depressions or seasonally unemployed due to the nature of the work itself. Other travelers included those who resisted the new disciplines of industrial work and preferred to peddle their wares and services from house to house.10 As the problem of the transient unemployed exploded with the Industrial Revolution, the perceived moral failings of men marked by indolence, filled with radical ideas, or bitten by the bug of “the hobo life” captured the public imagination. Hoboes were seen as politically volatile, economically unstable, physically threatening, and culturally transgressive. The able-bodied young man who roamed the country in search of work was labeled a “tramp.” Vagrancy laws and legislation targeting tramps imposed harsh penalties against those unemployed who wandered too far from home, and as the laws proliferated, so too did their uses. Tramps were often not only would-be workers; they were increasingly union men as well. With the spread of labor unions, employers and the propertied classes became concerned that workers posed political as well economic threats, and that their speech and wandering idleness required containment. Even when the union men were not tramps, employers and their allies called striking men “tramps, bummers, and vagrants.” Union men protested, but vagrancy and tramp laws proved powerful weapons of “the employing class.” From the mines of Telluride, Colorado, to the textile mills of South Carolina, the police used vagrancy laws to suppress both labor organizing and the free speech such organizing required. At times, union membership alone could lead to an arrest, which police justified by the lack of funds on “snared agitators” or their refusal to accept certain kinds of work.11 Those convicted of vagrancy in the 19th century challenged their convictions when they could. Occasionally sympathetic judges were troubled by the laws. One criminal court judge in Cook County, Illinois, found the 1877 Vagabond Act unconstitutional because of the lack of a jury trial for the accused. But such cases were rare. Judges and legal scholars treated vagrancy laws as presumptively valid both for regulating the poor and preventing crime. In part, this was because they did not think of vagrancy laws as criminal laws. Despite the penalties they carried, legal professionals viewed the laws as quintessential “police power regulations” that inhered in the state’s comprehensive power to protect the public welfare and morals. As such, prohibitions on vagrancy were subject to fewer constitutional constraints and procedural protections than “criminal laws.” The conceptual origin of vagrancy-as-crime-control was the belief that vagrants—who by definition lacked a livelihood—would be forced into a life of crime. Instrumentally, vagrancy laws enabled police to arrest suspicious persons where they would otherwise have been stymied by procedural restraints. The breadth and ambiguity of vagrancy laws made finding—or constructing —a violation easy. Even where police found no other evidence of criminality, vagrancy prosecutions often led to small fines and stints in jail that lasted anywhere from a few days to a few months or longer.12 10 11 12 FOSC, 36 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 5 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 Early 20th Century Vagrancy enforcement as social policing peaked in the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Progressive movement took a new “social crime” approach, in which crime became a symptom of other social problems and criminal law became a tool for social engineering, especially of immigrants, minorities, and the poor. Prominent legal scholar Roscoe Pound, settlement house leader Jane Addams, and other Progressives joined police officials, lawyers, and judges in embracing vagrancy and similar prohibitions on loitering or disturbing the peace because they thought, in Pound’s words, that “preventive justice [was] the most effective agency of social control.”13 Radical speech, especially by labor activists, was also a prime target of vagrancy laws. Across the country, police used such laws, as well as laws prohibiting loitering, obstructing traffic, holding parades, and making loud noises, to break strikes and suppress political dissidents. Perhaps more than any other group, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies, ran afoul of the vagrancy regime. In response to their diverse and often itinerant membership, their radical ideas, and their confrontational tactics and rhetoric, the Wobblies prompted law enforcement officers to raid their headquarters, seize books, and arrest anyone attending a meeting, often for vagrancy. A Kansas City, Missouri, ordinance enacted in 1918 explicitly expanded the definition of a vagrant to include anyone who was a member of any organization or association that “uttered seditious sentiments against the United States government” alongside anyone who “refused to accept and engage in some lawful trade or occupation,” which could cover striking workers.14 With less legal and public oversight, fewer procedural protections, and fewer evidentiary requirements, vagrancy laws were easier to use than other laws directly targeting radicals. Political vagrancy arrests continued into the Depression decade of the 1930s, but the nature of the arrests and the persons arrested once again changed. Just as suppression of labor organizing and free speech had gone hand in hand for decades, protection of labor unions and free speech now ascended together. As both Congress and the executive branch came to embrace organized labor as part of the New Deal, so too the Supreme Court frequently protected free speech rights in the 1930s precisely because the speech was about labor. Two such cases in the 1940s, Thornhill v. Alabama and Carlson v. California, addressed the constitutionality of loitering laws that were directed at labor organizing. In Thornhill, the court pointed out that the law “readily [lent] itself to harsh and discriminatory enforcement by local prosecuting officials, against particular groups deemed to merit their displeasure.” The problem was not just that these loitering laws hindered free speech. It was that the laws hindered the speech of labor organizers, which was “indispensable to the effective and intelligent use of the processes of popular government to shape the destiny of modern industrial society.” Vagrancy and loitering laws were more diffuse and multifaceted than the usual laws silencing unpopular speech, but government officials often wielded them for similar reasons. If such laws could encroach on newly protected spaces for free speech, then they might need to be reined in as well.15 13 14 15 FOSC, 37 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 6 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 At the same time that protection of free speech was increasing, the legal assumption that idle poverty was inherently immoral, dangerous, and appropriately criminal was in decline. In part, this change was due to the prevalence of forced joblessness during the Depression of the 1930s. The 1941 case of Edwards v. California reflected the new trend. When the Supreme Court struck down a law that made it a crime to bring an indigent person into California, it announced that “the theory of the Elizabethan poor laws no longer fits the facts.” The court explicitly rejected the reasoning in Miln: “Whatever may have been the notion then prevailing, we do not think that it will now be seriously contended that, because a person is without employment and without funds, he constitutes a ‘moral pestilence.’ Poverty and immorality are not synonymous.” Edwards did not involve a vagrancy law, but its rupture of centuries-old jurisprudential assumptions about regulating the poor readily applied to vagrancy laws. If poverty resulted from large-scale structural economic issues rather than the moral failings of individuals, punishment seemed anachronistic and unjust.16 The legal basis for vagrancy laws themselves began to erode as well. In 1939, in Lanzetta v. New Jersey, the Court reviewed a law stating that “any person not engaged in any lawful occupation, known to be a member of any gang consisting of two or more persons, who has been convicted at least three times of being a disorderly person, or who has been convicted of any crime . . . is declared to be a gangster.” Though the law did not mention vagrancy per se, the case was closely related. Lanzetta’s law grew out of widespread attempts in the 1930s by state and local legislatures to apply vagrancy laws to organized criminals and other “public enemies.” Moreover, its constitutional infirmities were the same ones the court would later find in vagrancy laws. Though one might have read the law as both fairly specific and requiring some past unlawful conduct, the court concluded that it was vague and “condemned no act or omission.” The justices did not clarify, however, whether the fact that the law created a status crime was part of what made the law vague or whether it represented a distinct constitutional infirmity. At least some justices began to describe vagrancy laws as “in a class by themselves,” given that they were designed “to allow the net to be cast at large, to enable men to be caught who are vaguely undesirable in the eyes of police and prosecution, although not chargeable with any particular offense.”17 These changes notwithstanding, vagrancy laws survived the first half of the 20th century intact. That the old rationales for arresting the unemployed poor had somewhat eroded led less to the discontinuation of vagrancy arrests than to the formulation of new rationales for them. Into the mid-century, judges upheld convictions on the theory that vagrancy laws were not subject to the usual conduct requirements (as other criminal laws were), and many scholars defended the legitimacy of such laws. According to the well-known treatise Corpus Juris in 1934, vagrancy laws were not intended “to punish [vagrants] for the doing of specific overt acts.” As the Virginia Supreme Court put it: “The offense does not consist in particular affirmative acts of a person but of his mode of life, habits, and character.” The unusual form of vagrancy laws was thus not a problem for the common law, for political legitimacy, for doctrinal frameworks, or for the constitutional community. Venerated for their longevity and their flexibility, vagrancy laws’ exceptionalism was precisely their advantage.18 16 17 18 FOSC, 38 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 7 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 The Constitutional Challenge Police put vagrancy laws to many uses, new and old, during the mid-20th century. By the 1960s, however, massive changes in law, politics, and culture enabled those targeted by vagrancy laws to challenge them. Though litigants claimed only a limited immunity from arrest on sight, that immunity was crucial to the central concerns of the era: racial equality, personal autonomy, sexual freedom, and political protest. By the early 1970s, vagrancy laws were deemed constitutionally invalid. The Supreme Court began to reject the assumption of poverty’s immorality in Edwards v. California in the early 1940s, but the 1960s saw all of American society rethink what it meant to be poor. Keynesian economic theory depicted unemployment as a structural necessity rather than a moral blight. The persistence of dire need among both whites and racial minorities inspired civil rights activists and then presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson to formulate a new breed of federal antipoverty policies. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” created food stamps, Medicare, and Medicaid, and instituted reforms addressing education, jobs, voting, cities, and housing. With their emphasis on providing a “hand up” rather than a “hand out,” these programs embodied a rights- bearing, rather than morally deficient and dependent, view of poor people. The poor also gained access to new legal resources. Though most states had already provided some indigent criminal defendants with lawyers, the Supreme Court’s 1963 case Gideon v. Wainwright and the decisions that followed nationalized, constitutionalized, and expanded the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of “the assistance of counsel,” requiring states to provide free lawyers to indigent defendants under certain circumstances. Meanwhile, the rise of legal aid services gave poor Americans substantial access to civil legal representation for the first time.19 Vagrancy laws had long been used against speakers, but as commitment to First Amendment values gained ground and political dissidents, especially peaceful civil rights protestors, garnered more sympathy, the use of vagrancy laws to silence such dissidents generated increasing skepticism. The 1949 arrest of Isidore Edelman, a radical soapbox orator in Los Angeles, raised novel questions in the Supreme Court about speech-motivated vagrancy enforcement. Although the justices declined to rule on the validity of California’s statute, Edelman’s case drew attention to the political uses of vagrancy laws and suggested that laws previously too entrenched for constitutional scrutiny were now vulnerable to attack. An all-out assault on political arrests soon followed with the African American civil rights movement. The army of lawyers who represented thousands of civil rights activists arrested for petty offenses now challenged the legality of vagrancy laws in order to defend clients that included everyone from grassroots organizers to the reverends Martin Luther King, Jr., and Fred Shuttlesworth. Police arrested civil rights activists at sit-ins and other protests, as they paused on street corners to confer with colleagues, or in private homes. Although the Supreme Court did not explicitly invalidate vagrancy laws in the vagrancy-related civil rights cases it encountered, the escalation of the civil rights struggle both clarified and publicized the illegitimacy of vagrancy 19 FOSC, 39 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 8 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 enforcement while marshaling new legal resources against it. The outbreak of anti-Vietnam War protests across the country, and the widespread use of vagrancy and loitering arrests to silence protestors, brought even more soldiers to the vagrancy battle.20 As politically unpopular speakers gained ever-greater constitutional protection, cultural changes also began to make room for other kinds of nonconformity. The Beat Generation and many of its prominent members ran afoul of vagrancy laws in the 1950s. Everything about the Beats—their dress, language, sex lives, drug use, and art—challenged the image of mid-century American complacence. A San Francisco police officer allegedly told a countercultural artist, “We’re going to get you every week until you get a haircut, shave and put on a suit and tie.” Though litigation rarely resulted from such encounters, some observers began to question the legitimacy of using vagrancy laws as a means of social control. The San Francisco Chronicle asked, “Are Beatniks Being Pushed Around Because They Are Nonconformists?” Similar questions arose as the American counterculture proliferated in the 1960s. Hippies—with their long hair, odd clothing, and open sexuality—unnerved older and more conventional “straights,” provoking intense conflict on streets and in parks. Throughout the politically intense summer and fall of 1968, police across the country raided hippie hangouts and gathering places and charged them with vagrancy. But the police had overreached. Arrests of hippies in their homes highlighted just how far the vagrancy laws could be pressed, and how out of place they increasingly seemed. Judicial resistance was enhanced by the fact that many of the hippies were privileged white youths. The social position of these “vagrants” made hippies familiar to lawyers, reporters, and judges, who might have had children, siblings, or other relatives making similar choices. Within a year of the 1968 raids, lower federal courts had struck down a number of vagrancy laws across the country. As one lawyer crowed, “Vagrancy laws are falling like ninepins, and 1969 is clearly the banner year.”21 Legal efforts against the use of vagrancy laws to target sexual nonconformists were less successful. Until the late 1960s, many gay men and lesbians were charged under vagrancy laws that authorized the arrest of any “lewd or dissolute person.” A woman could be arrested for a single instance of nude dancing or “roaming the country . . . with a man who was not her husband.” As late as 1965, women were arrested under an ordinance making it a crime for a “woman of notorious character” to walk down the street. But as the “sexual revolution” blossomed—first with Beats and Hippies challenging sexual norms and then with increasingly open discussion of previously taboo subjects, the advent of the birth control pill, the women’s liberation movement, and the beginnings of the gay rights movement—the landscape of American sexual and gender relations shifted dramatically. For example, by the late 1960s, judges had grown increasingly skeptical about law enforcement’s insistence that vagrancy laws were necessary to combat prostitution and female promiscuity. In 1968, an alleged prostitute subject to repeated harassment by police persuaded a federal court in Washington, DC, to strike down sections of that city’s vagrancy law as unconstitutionally vague. Advocates for gay men and lesbians faced greater opposition. Into the early 1970s, their vagrancy challenges achieved only occasional victories. Vagrancy laws could still constitutionally be used to harass and arrest sexual minorities.22 20 21 22 FOSC, 40 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 9 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 More generally, many still saw vagrancy laws as a legitimate tool in the efforts of the police to control crime. Social scientific studies revealed that law enforcement officers used vagrancy laws “to justify detention and interrogation of persons suspected of more serious crimes,” as well as “dragnets” or “roundups” of known criminals in the vicinity of a crime for which there were no apparent suspects. Vagrancy arrests gave the police the opportunity to search, fingerprint, investigate, identify, and interrogate individuals without a warrant. Officers assumed that vagrancy laws were “intended primarily as aids to investigation.” The problem, though, was that it was not always clear whether officers made vagrancy arrests because they suspected “real” crimes were afoot, or whether they did so to regulate, harass, and control minorities and other marginalized groups. In 1968, the Supreme Court sidestepped these issues in three cases, declining to address the constitutionality of vagrancy laws in Wainwright v. New Orleans and Johnson v. Florida, while authorizing greater police discretion to stop and frisk suspects merely on the basis of reasonable suspicion in Terry v. Ohio.23 In 1971, however, the justices made important, although still incomplete, strides against vagrancy- related laws. In Palmer v. City of Euclid, the court invalidated a suspicious persons law “as applied” to a particular defendant—a black man sentenced to thirty days in jail after he dropped off a black woman at an all-white apartment complex late at night—but did not question the “facial” validity of the law itself. In Coates v. Cincinnati, the court held an ordinance prohibiting three or more people congregating on sidewalks who were “annoying to persons passing by” to be unconstitutionally vague. Although neither opinion said much about the larger question of the constitutionality of vagrancy laws generally, the press began to take up the issue. The Washington Post noted, for example, that “although loitering laws differ from city to city, the high court’s broad condemnation of a Cincinnati ordinance raised fresh questions in Washington and other urban areas where loosely phrased laws have been challenged as weapons used chiefly against minorities and the poor.” The vagrancy regime was poised to topple.24 The following year, Papachristou v. Jacksonville presented the justices with a comprehensive challenge to the constitutionality of the nation’s vagrancy laws. Dogged Florida lawyer Sam Jacobson brought together a diverse group of litigants who had been arrested for vagrancy. Four were black, four were white. Three of the arrests were for crime control purposes. Another defendant was arrested for having “illegitimate” children and a part-time job with “a Negro political organization.” Four were arrested together simply for being two white women and two black men out for a night on the town. After twenty years of false starts and hesitations, the Supreme Court unanimously held a traditional vagrancy law facially unconstitutional. In his opinion for the court, Justice William O. Douglas explained that the “ordinance [was] void for vagueness” because of both its lack of notice to ordinary people and its licensing of “arbitrary and erratic arrests and convictions.” The constitutional rules for how the police could treat people, and especially people “out of place,” had fundamentally changed. Papachristou reflected new understandings about the meaning of the Constitution in a new era of social and cultural pluralism, an era in which many thought that the Constitution should provide protection for difference and should constrain the authority of the police to treat difference as danger.25 23 24 25 FOSC, 41 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 10 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 Post-1972 Developments The Supreme Court’s embrace of new constitutional rules in Coates, Palmer, and Papachristou was only one moment in a process of change that began long before and continued long after those decisions. The court’s pronouncements did not initiate the destruction of the vagrancy law regime. Lawyers, scholars, judges, legislators, and executive officials had already substantially undermined the regime before the court offered its belated intervention. Nor did the court’s decisions eradicate the effects of all vagrancy laws. Some government officials continued to enforce invalid laws. When they found themselves defending such laws in court, they at least occasionally convinced judges to let them stand. What the court’s decisions did do, though, was constitutionalize a previously overlooked legal issue. They withdrew legal sanction for vagrancy laws, questioned the legitimacy of unfettered police discretion, reinterpreted the Constitution, and reframed debates going forward. People out of place gained an important constitutional resource in future conflicts over state authority.26 As state and local officials attempted to reconstitute some of the authority that had previously resided in vagrancy laws, they enacted more specific loitering statutes that were designed to address the vagueness concerns that had triggered the Supreme Court’s intervention. Assessing these new laws, state and lower federal court judges came to differing conclusions about their validity. With the exception of laws governing loitering in or near schools, courts tended to invalidate general prohibitions on loitering in various public places, transportation facilities, parking lots, and gambling sites. They cited Papachristou as they struck down loitering laws used to target controversial groups such as abortion rights protesters. Many courts struck down laws that made it a crime to loiter with the intent to engage in or to solicit prostitution, or to loiter with the intent to engage in a drug transaction. Other courts, though, upheld laws that made it a crime to loiter with the intent to beg or to engage in aggressive panhandling.27 When the Supreme Court later addressed the constitutionality of this new generation of laws, advocates on all sides conceded that Papachristou meant that old-style, status-based, broad and ambiguous vagrancy laws were dead. Other things were different, too. New threats to public safety, such as the spread of crack cocaine and the related rise in gang violence, prompted the enactment of new types of crime-control laws. Moreover, at the very time that the court decided Papachristou, national politics shifted decisively to the right. Less than a year after the decision, President Richard Nixon was reelected in a landslide. Over the next two decades, existing fissures among liberals grew, and Republican appointees made the Supreme Court less hospitable to civil rights and civil liberties claims. Reigning ideas about criminal justice also embraced what has been dubbed a “retributive” model that endorsed broad laws, harsh sentences, and mass incarceration. The momentum for decriminalization of victimless crimes dissipated, while the demand for increased criminalization and broader law enforcement authority increased.28 Some things remained constant. When it came to crime control for example, African American men continued to be frequent victims of police discretion, too frequent in the eyes of many critics. In Kolender v. Lawson, an African American man repeatedly arrested in white neighborhoods challenged the disorderly conduct law that had replaced California’s vagrancy statute in 1962. The 26 27 28 FOSC, 42 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 11 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 Supreme Court struck down the new law in 1983, however, reaffirming Papachristou. Sixteen years later, in Morales v. Chicago, the Court also invalidated a new kind of status offense, which prohibited “criminal street gang members” from “loitering” with other gang members or other people in public places. But the demand for vagrancy-like laws persisted. Four years after Morales, in a sharply divided 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court in Hiibel v. Nevada upheld the constitutionality of a Nevada law authorizing the detention of any person under circumstances suggesting criminality “to ascertain his identity and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his presence.” In doing so, the court validated a category of “stop and identify statutes,” which “often combine elements of traditional vagrancy laws with provisions intended to regulate police behavior in the course of investigatory stops.” Although the majority acknowledged the origins of stop and identify statutes in the longer history of vagrancy laws, it concluded that the provision in Hiibel was “narrower and more precise” than those it had invalidated in prior decisions.29 It was not just new laws that communities and police departments used to approximate the powers they had once exercised under traditional vagrancy laws. Police across the country turned increasingly to “Terry stops,” as the stop and frisk sanctioned in Terry v. Ohio came to be known. State and local officials continued to use vague but more conduct-oriented disorderly conduct and breach of the peace laws to fill the vacuum. Officials also increasingly deployed stringent drug laws and trespass and housing infractions—conduct sometimes called “lingering” to distinguish it from the now-discredited but eerily similar “loitering.” And with new forms of “broken windows” and “order maintenance” policing, officials once again embraced the centuries-old idea that vagrancy laws’ challengers had largely rejected: because petty crime would lead to more serious crime, law enforcement should take aim at the former in order to prevent the latter. These neovagrancy-type justifications for the regulation of incipient crime mimicked the old vagrancy laws, but fell short of fully replicating them.30 These efforts notwithstanding, public officials were no longer able to rely on an infinitely elastic law to address new social problems. Almost simultaneous with the delegitimization of traditional vagrancy laws, and rising in part out of the same 1960s impulse toward liberty, autonomy, and nonconformity, state mental institutions began to discharge their patients on a massive scale. Officials faced with an increase in what they called “the derelict population” complained loudly about being hamstrung by the absence of vagrancy laws, and they blamed the Supreme Court. They turned instead to a variety of legal and nonlegal strategies for responding to the subsequent and enduring rise in homelessness. These ranged from laws prohibiting panhandling and sleeping on park benches and in cars, to technological changes (such as armrests dividing park benches), zoning regulations, and gated communities. The response to the homeless might come to mind most readily as evidence that coercive governmental power survived the end of vagrancy laws, albeit in new forms. After all, the homeless always best fit the popular label of “vagrants.” They still do, even in the absence of constitutional vagrancy laws and the subsequent linguistic shift from “vagrants” and “bums” to “homeless” and “unhoused.”31 For better or worse, the invalidation of traditional vagrancy laws made it harder for government to regulate a wide range of people: men whose children receive welfare because they do not provide for them; women and transwomen suspected of but not obviously engaged in prostitution; migrant 29 30 31 FOSC, 43 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 12 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 farmworkers seeking legal or medical services; speakers occupying public parks; day laborers gathering in public spaces in the hope of finding work; minority teens whose sartorial choices are found offensive and symbolically dangerous, just as the hippies’ choices once were. The absence of a freewheeling, always available, infinitely flexible law enforcement tool serves as a reference point for all of these developments and then some. The traditional vagrancy law regime also serves as a reference point for the status regulation of everyone from sex offenders to juveniles to undocumented workers. Regulating such people, tackling such threats, was work that before 1972 would have been undertaken at least in part under the auspices of vagrancy enforcement. It has produced new forms of legal authority ever since. Discussion of the Literature Until recently, it was difficult to identify the history of vagrancy law as a subject in its own right. In part, the invisibility of that history mirrored the invisibility of the regime itself. In part, it was a product of the successful legal challenges. With vagrancy laws gone, the various groups that opposed them shifted their energies to resisting less universal legal strictures. That fragmentation has made it hard to see vagrancy law as a coherent category with its own history. Scholars who have examined discrete parts of the story have divvied up the cases by litigant (civil rights protestor, skid row drunk, soapbox orator), constitutional claim (free speech, due process, criminal procedure), or historical framework (race, labor, poverty, crime, sexuality, geography). The various uses of vagrancy laws have accordingly been subsumed within, and viewed as adjuncts to, the specific contexts in which they arose. Vagrancy laws occasionally surfaced in histories of poverty and welfare from colonial times onward.32 In the 1980s, labor historians became interested in vagrancy laws as tools the capitalist class used against rising labor unions and the working class, including prostitutes, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.33 Around the same time, and continuing for the next two decades, scholars of African American history identified vagrancy laws as among the web of laws used to subordinate African Americans socially, economically, and politically in the post-Civil War South.34 With the increased visibility of homelessness in the 1980s and 1990s, historians documenting that homelessness, the history of skid row, and poverty more generally included vagrancy laws in their ambit. So too did scholars exploring the many types of legal restriction used against gay men and lesbians in the mid-20th century. Legal scholars who began their inquiries with the seminal Supreme Court case of Papachristou v. Jacksonville (1972) understood the downfall of vagrancy laws within the related contexts of the Warren Court criminal procedure revolution and the 1960s civil rights movement. They have also explored the legal repercussions of that downfall in the years since. More recently, scholars have identified vagrancy laws as a subject in their own right, excavating the hidden history of vagrancy laws and the social and legal developments that made their downfall both possible and necessary.35 More work remains to be done to explore the treatment of vagrancy-type laws after Papachristou and other types of laws that came to replace vagrancy law authority in greater detail. 32 33 34 35 FOSC, 44 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 13 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 Primary Sources Because of the wide range of uses to which vagrancy laws were put, primary source materials on the history of American vagrancy laws are widely dispersed. Traditional legal sources provide an excellent way into the material. Thousands of published opinions in state and federal courts enable scholars to trace the doctrinal history of vagrancy laws and their interpretation.36 Insight into judicial views can also be found in the papers of specific judges, many of which are housed at the Library of Congress <https://www.loc.gov/rr/mss/f-aids/mssfa.html>. Changes in the treatment of vagrancy laws in legal treatises, casebooks, and the Model Penal Code provide information about the changing views of scholars and other legal professionals, as do scholarly articles and books.37 Information about arrests is more difficult to locate. The FBI compiles basic arrest information, though scholars have criticized its methodology and incompleteness.38 Local arrest records can sometimes be obtained from specific police departments. Because the American Civil Liberties Union and its affiliates were involved in vagrancy cases across the greatest number of contexts, their papers provide the broadest access to the attack on vagrancy laws.39 The papers of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People <https://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/1003/collection.html> and its local chapters provide important insight into the relationship between vagrancy challenges and the civil rights movement. Newspapers and other popular media are also illuminating sources for the increasing visibility of vagrancy arrests and adjudication, and will be especially helpful in exploring post-1972 developments. Further Reading Adler, Jeffrey S. “A Historical Analysis of the Law of Vagrancy.” Criminology 27, no. 2 (1989): 214–215. Agee, Christopher Lowen. The Streets of San Francisco. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2014. Cohen, William. At Freedom’s Edge: Black Mobility and the Southern White Quest for Racial Control 1861–1915. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1991. DePastino, Todd. Citizen Hobo: How a Century of Homelessness Shaped America. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003. Ellickson, Robert C. “Controlling Chronic Misconduct in City Spaces: Of Panhandlers, Skid Rows, and Public-Space Zoning.” Yale Law Journal 105, no. 5 (1996): 1165–1248. Eskridge, William N., Jr. Gaylaw: Challenging the Apartheid of the Closet. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999. Goluboff, Risa. Vagrant Nation: Police Power, Constitutional Change, and the Making of the 1960s. New York: Oxford University Press, 2016. Harring, Sidney. “Class Conflict and the Suppression of Tramps in Buffalo, 1892–1894.” Law and Society Review 11, no. 5 (1977): 873–911. Herndon, Ruth Wallis. Unwelcome Americans: Living on the Margin in Early New England. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001. Jeffries, John C., Jr. “Legality, Vagueness, and the Construction of Penal Statutes.” Virginia Law Review 71 (1985): 189– 245. 36 37 38 39 FOSC, 45 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 14 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 Kahan, Dan M., and Tracey L. Meares. “The Coming Crisis in Criminal Procedure.” Georgetown Law Journal 86, no. 2 (1998): 1153–1184. Kerber, Linda K. No Constitutional Right to Be Ladies: Women and the Obligations of Citizenship. New York: Hill and Wang, 1998. Kusmer, Kenneth L. Down and Out, On the Road: The Homeless in American History. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Livingston, Debra. “Police Discretion and the Quality of Life in Public Places: Courts, Communities, and the New Policing.” Columbia Law Review 97, no. 3 (1997): 551–672. Monkkonen, Eric H., ed. Walking to Work: Tramps in America, 1790–1935. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1984. Post, Robert C. “Reconceptualizing Vagueness: Legal Rules and Social Orders.” California Law Review 82 (1994): 491– 507. Ribton-Turner, C. J. A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy and Beggars and Begging. London: Chapman and Hall, 1887. Roberts, Dorothy E. “Foreword: Race, Vagueness, and the Social Meaning of Order-Maintenance Policing.” Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology 89, no. 3 (1999): 775–836. Rothman, David J. The Discovery of the Asylum: Social Order and Disorder in the New Republic. Rev ed. London: Routledge, 2002. Schneider, John C. “The Police on Skid Row: A Historical Perspective.” Criminal Justice Review 13, no. 2 (1988): 15–20. Schragger, Richard C. “The Limits of Localism.” Michigan Law Review 100, no. 2 (2001): 371–472. Seo, Sarah A. “The New Public <https://www.yalelawjournal.org/essay/the-new-public>.” Yale Law Journal 125, no. 6 (2016): 1548–1819. Stanley, Amy Dru. “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers: Compulsion and Contract in Postbellum America.” Journal of American History 78, no. 4 (1992): 1265–1293. Stuntz, William J. “Local Policing after the Terror.” Yale Law Journal 111, no. 8 (2002): 2137–2194. White, Ahmed A. “A Different Kind of Labor Law: Vagrancy Law and the Regulation of Harvest Labor, 1913–1924.” University of Colorado Law Review 75, no. 3 (2004): 667–744. Willrich, Michael. City of Courts: Socializing Justice in Progressive Era Chicago. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Notes 1. Statute of Labourers, 1350, 25 Edw. 3, stat. 2; 1350, 25 Edw. 3, stat. 7; Vagrancy Act of 1597 (An Act for Punishment of Rogues, Vagabonds, and Sturdy Beggars), 39 Eliz. 1, c. 4. FOSC, 46 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 15 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a single article for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 2. William P. Quigley, “Reluctant Charity: Poor Laws in the Original Thirteen States,” University of Richmond Law Review 31, no. 1 (1997): 111–178; “The Quicksands of the Poor Law: Poor Relief Legislation in a Growing Nation, 1790– 1820,” Northern Illinois University Law Review 18, no. 1 (1997): 1–98; and Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, A History of the Criminal Law of England, vol. 3 (London: Macmillan, 1883), 267. 3. Paul A. Slack, “Vagrants and Vagrancy in England, 1598–1664,” Economic History Review 27, no. 3 (August 1974): 365; Mark Netzloff, “‘Counterfeit Egyptians’ and Imagined Borders: Johnson’s The Gypsies Metamorphosed,” ELH 68, no. 4 (2001): 763–793; and A. L. Beier, Masterless Men, the Vagrancy Problem in England, 1560–1640 (New York: Methuen, 1985), 58–62, 64–65. 4. Stefan A. Riesenfeld, “The Formative Era of American Public Assistance Law,” California Law Review 43, no. 2 (1955): 207; Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, ed., Records of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Printed by Order of the Legislature, vol. 4, bk. 2: 1661–1674 (Boston: William White, 1854), 2–4; James W. Loewen, Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism (New York: New Press, 2005); An Act for the Government and Protection of Indians, ch. 133, 1850 Cal. Stat. 408; An Act to Punish Vagrants, Vagabonds, and Dangerous and Suspicious Persons, ch. 175, 1855 Cal. Stat. 217; 1896 Haw. Sess. Laws 87 (Act 36); 1850 Penal Code of the Hawaiian Islands 91–92, ch. 38; Robert F. Heizer and Alan J. Almquist, The Other Californians: Prejudice and Discrimination under Spain, Mexico, and the United States to 1920 (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1971), 48–49; and Gary Okihiro, Cane Fires: The Anti-Japanese Movement in Hawaii, 1865–1945 (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1991), 239. 5. Barbara Meil Hobson, Uneasy Virtue: The Politics of Prostitution and the American Reform Tradition (New York: Basic Books, 1987), 32–33; A. V. Judges, ed., The Elizabethan Underworld (London: G. Routledge & Sons, 1930), cited in A. L. Beier, Masterless Men, 7; and Tim Hitchcock, Adam Crymble, and Louise Falcini, “Loose, Idle and Disorderly: Vagrant Removal in Late Eighteenth-century Middlesex,” Social History 39, no. 4 (2014): 509–510. 6. New York v. Miln, 36 U.S. 102, 142–143 (1837). 7. Michael B. Katz, In the Shadow of the Poorhouse: A Social History of Welfare in America (New York: Basic Books, 1996), 9; N.Y. Sess. Laws 1788, ch. 62; N.Y. Sess. Laws 1824, ch. 37; Quigley, “Quicksands of the Poor Law,” 42; and Gerald L. Neuman, “The Lost Century of American Immigration Law (1776–1875),” Columbia Law Review 93, no. 8 (1993): 1852. 8. William Cohen, At Freedom’s Edge: Black Mobility and the Southern White Quest for Racial Control 1861–1915 (Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1991), 28–31, 242–246. 9. Theodore B. Wilson, The Black Codes of the South (Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 1965), 68, 117; Eric Foner, Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863–1877, updated ed. (New York: Harper Perennial, 2014), 199–201, 205, 363, 372, 593; Act of November 29, 1865, ch. 23 (1865) Miss. Laws 165, 167, quoted in Ahmed A. White, “A Different Kind of Labor Law: Vagrancy Law and the Regulation of Harvest Labor, 1913–1924,” University of Colorado Law Review 75, no. 3 (2004): 680; Report and Testimony of the Select Committee of the United States Senate to Investigate the Causes of the Removal of the Negroes from the Southern States to the Northern States, 46th Cong., 2d Sess., Rpt. 693, Pt. 3 (1880), 500–501. 10. Paul T. 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Amy Dru Stanley, “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers: Compulsion and Contract in Postbellum America,” Journal of American History (March 1992): 1265–1293, esp. 1280; Marcus Dubber, The Police Power (New York: Columbia University Press, 2005), 130–138; and Ernst Freund, The Police Power: Public Policy and Constitutional Rights (1904; repr., New York: Arno Press, 1976), 99. 13. F. B. Sanborn, “The Year’s Work in Administration and Legislation <http://name.umdl.umich.edu/ ACH8650.1879.001>,” in Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Conference of Charities, ed. F. B. Sanborn (Boston: A. Williams, 1879), 25; Francis Wayland and F. B. Sanborn, “Tramp Laws and Indeterminate Sentences,” in Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference of Charities and Correction, ed. F. B. Sanborn, 277–281, cited in Kenneth L. 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Ordered to Invade City,” Oregonian (Portland, OR), October 25, 1922, 1; “I.W.W. Trial Set,” Oregonian (Portland, OR), August 7, 1917, 12; Ex parte Clancy, 210 P. 487 (Kan. 1922); James Gray Pope, “Labor’s Constitution of Freedom,” Yale Law Journal 106, no. 4 (1997): 1009–1010; Ex parte Taft, 225 S.W. 457, 458 (Mo. 1920); and Zechariah Chafee Jr., Free Speech in the United States (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1941), 100n107. 15. Hague v. CIO, 307 U.S. 496 (1939); Carlson v. California, 310 U.S. 106, 112 (1940); and Thornhill v. Alabama, 310 U.S. 88, 97–98, 100 (1940). 16. Edwards v. California, 314 U.S. 160, 174, 177 (1941); and Arthur H. Sherry, “Vagrants, Rogues and Vagabonds—Old Concepts in Need of Revision,” California Law Review 48, no. 4 (1960): 557–559. 17. Lanzetta v. New Jersey, 306 U.S. 451, 458 (1939); Jerome Hall, “The Law of Arrest in Relation to Social Problems,” University of Chicago Law Review 3, no. 3 (1936): 369; Carl V. Eimbeck, “Some Recent Methods of Harassing the Habitual Criminal,” St. Louis Law Review 16, no. 2 (1930–1931): 155; and Winters v. New York, 333 U.S. 507, 540 (Frankfurter, J., dissenting). 18. William A. Martin, “Vagrancy,” in Corpus Juris, ed. William Mack and Donald J. Kiser (New York: American Law Book Co., 1934), 66:399; and Morgan v. Commonwealth, 191 S.E. 791, 794 (Va. 1937). 19. Martha F. Davis, Brutal Need: Lawyers and the Welfare Rights Movement, 1960–1973 (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1993); and Thomas Miguel Hilbink, “Constructing Cause Lawyering: Professionalism, Politics, and Social Change in 1960s America” (PhD diss., New York University, 2006). 20. Edelman v. California, 344 U.S. 357, 358–359 (1953); and Stephen L. Wasby, Anthony A. D’Amato, and Rosemary Metrailer, Desegregation from Brown to Alexander (Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1977), 343–359. 21. 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Subscriber: University of California Library - Berkeley Library; date: 08 December 2025 22. Joyce Murdoch and Deb Price, Courting Justice: Gay Men and Lesbians v. The Supreme Court (New York: Basic Books, 2001), 143–146; Coty R. Miller and Nuria Haltiwanger, “Prostitution and the Legalization/Decriminalization Debate,” Georgetown Journal of Gender and Law 5, no. 1 (2004): 207; and Ricks v. District of Columbia, 414 F.2d 1097 (D.C. Cir. 1968). 23. Wayne R. LaFave, Arrest: The Decision to Take a Suspect into Custody (Boston: Little, Brown, 1965), 87–89, 151–152, 354–357; Wainwright v. City of New Orleans, 392 U.S. 598 (1968); Johnson v. Florida, 391 U.S. 596 (1968); and Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968). 24. Palmer v. City of Euclid, 402 U.S. 544 (1971); Coates v. City of Cincinnati, 402 U.S. 611 (1969); and John P. MacKenzie, “Loitering Law Upset by Court as Too Vague,” Washington Post, June 2, 1971, A1. 25. Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville, 405 U.S. 156, 162 (1972). 26. On enforcing invalidated laws, see, e.g., William Glaberson, “Long Fight Ends over Arrests for Loitering,” New York Times, February 7, 2012. On evading litigation, see, e.g., Govt. of the Canal Zone v. Castillo L., 568 F.2d 405 (5th Cir. 1978); People v. Solomon, 108 Cal. Rptr. 867 (Cal. Ct. App. 1973); State v. Williams, 315 So.2d 449 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975); Dinitz v. Christensen, 577 P.2d 873 (Nev. 1978); and State v. Jones, 511 P.2d 74 (Wash. Ct. App. 1973). 27. For lower court cases taking the doctrine seriously, see, e.g., State v. Rackle, 523 P.2d 299, 301 (1974). For lower court cases upholding ordinances prohibiting loitering around schools, see, e.g., McSherry v. Block, C.A.9 (Cal.) July 21, 1989, 880 F.2d 1049. For invalidations of loitering laws, see Ruff v. Marshall, M.D.Ga. October 5, 1977, 438 F.Supp. 303 (loitering in public places), People v. Velazquez; N.Y.City Crim.Ct. April 24, 1974, 77 Misc.2d 749 (loitering in transportation facilities), Switzer v. City of Tulsa, Okla.Crim.App. July 19, 1979, 598 P.2d 247 (loitering at gambling sites), Lytle v. Doyle, E.D.Va. December 17, 2001, 197 F.Supp.2d 481 (loitering on bridges), City of St. Louis v. Burton, Mo. April 10, 1972, 478 S.W.2d 320 (loitering by prostitutes). For lower court cases upholding ordinances prohibiting “aggressive” panhandling, see, e.g., State ex rel. Williams v. City Court of Tucson, Ariz.App. Div. 2 April 09, 1974 21 Ariz.App. 489. 28. On the 1970s generally, see, e.g., Edward D. Berkowitz, Something Happened: A Political and Cultural Overview of the Seventies (New York: Columbia University Press, 2006); Jefferson Cowie, Stayin’ Alive: The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class (New York: New Press, 2010); Dan Berger, ed., The Hidden 1970s: Histories of Radicalism (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2010). On changes in ideas about criminal justice, see, e.g., National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, Organized Crime: Report of the Task Force on Organized Crime (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1976), 65; “Shoot the Messenger,” Wall Street Journal, November 13, 1978, 24. 29. Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352 (1983); City of Chicago v. Morales, 527 U.S. 41, 47 (1999); Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial Dist. Court of Nevada, 542 U.S. 177, 184 (2004). 30. On displacement to disorderly conduct, see David Thatcher, “Policing after Papachristou: A Case Study of the Impact of Legal Change on the Police,” paper presented at the Law and Society Association Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 30, 2013. On lingering, see, e.g., J. David Goodman, “Police Patrols in New York Public Housing Draw Scrutiny,” New York Times, December 15, 2014, A1; cf. Peter Ramsay, The Insecurity State: Vulnerable Autonomy and the Right to Security in the Criminal Law (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013). 31. On deinstitutionalization, see Erving Goffman, Asylums: Essays on the Social Situation of Mental Patients and Other Inmates (Garden City, NY: Anchor Books, 1961); Nicholas N. Kittrie, The Right to Be Different: Deviance and Enforced Therapy (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1971); Thomas Szasz, The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct (New York: Hoeber-Harper, 1961). On officials’ response, see, e.g., Richard Lamb, ed., The Homeless Mentally Ill: A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association (Washington, DC: American FOSC, 49 of 51. United States Vagrancy Laws Page 18 of 19 Printed from Oxford Research Encyclopedias, American History. 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Alexander Keyssar, Out of Work: The First Century of Unemployment in Massachusetts (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1986); Ringenbach, Tramps and Reformers; Schneider, Detroit and the Problem of Order; and Jeffrey S. Adler, “Streetwalkers, Degraded Outcasts, and Good-for-Nothing Huzzies: Women and the Dangerous Class in Antebellum St. Louis,” Journal of Social History 25, no. 4 (1992): 737. 34. See, e.g., Foner, Reconstruction. 35. Risa Goluboff, Vagrant Nation: Police Power, Constitutional Change, and the Making of the 1960s (New York: Oxford University Press, 2016). 36. Prominent Supreme Court cases include: Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville, 405 U.S. 156 (1972); Coates v. City of Cincinnati, 402 U.S. 611 (1971); Palmer v. City of Euclid, 402 U.S. 544 (1971); Wainwright v. City of New Orleans, 392 U.S. 598 (1968); Johnson v. Florida, 391 U.S. 596, 615 (1968); Hicks v. District of Columbia, 383 U.S. 252 (1966); Shuttlesworth v. City of Birmingham, 382 U.S. 87, 89 (1965); Arceneaux v. Louisiana, 376 U.S. 336 (1964); Thompson v. Louisville, 362 U.S. 199 (1960); and Edelman v. California, 344 U.S. 357 (1953). 37. Paul Chevigny, Police Power: Police Abuses in New York City (New York: Pantheon Books, 1969); Anthony G. Amsterdam, “The Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine in the Supreme Court,” University of Pennsylvania Law Review 109 (1960): 67; “Federal Constitutional Restrictions on the Punishment of Crimes of Status, Crimes of General Obnoxiousness, Crimes of Displeasing Police Officers, and the Like,” Criminal Law Bulletin 3, no. 4 (1967): 207; Egon Bittner, “The Police on Skid-Row: A Study of Peace Keeping,” American Sociological Review 32, no. 5 (1967): 703; William O. 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AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance No. 5532 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits” COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Legal Presenter: Brett Jette Phone: (360) 473-2345 SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the requirement for Council to approve extending sewer service in the City’s UGA and Comprehensive Plan Service Area and instead authorize service conditioned on the signing of an Outside Utility Agreement agree to future annexation and certain development requirements. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 5532 FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 5532 amending BMC Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits.” COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 5A Page 1 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending BMC Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 15.03.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code in order to update the code relating to City wastewater service to properties existing outside of City limits; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 15.03.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Service Beyond City Limits is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) General Policy. It is the general policy of the City of Bremerton that properties located outside the City limits annex into the City before wastewater utility services are provided to those properties. For the purpose of this section, "service" means extensions of and/or service connections to City wastewater utilities to property located outside City limits. "Extension" means to modify, expand, or extend the existing City wastewater infrastructure such as sewer mains and related appurtenances. This policy does not apply to water utilities. Exceptions to this policy are set forth in subsection (b) of this section. Properties within urban growth areas. Property that is outside existing City limits but within both the City’s urban growth area and City’s wastewater service area shall be permitted wastewater service only upon entering into an outside utility agreement with the City providing for: (1) Granting to the City a limited power of attorney to include owner’s consent to annexation of the property as part of any notice of intent or petition for annexation presented to the City; (2) Consistency with any proposed extraterritorial comprehensive land use plan and development standards for the property adopted pursuant to RCW 35.13.117 for new development; and (3) Consistency with adopted City ordinances and policies for new development; 5532 Page 2 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits (4) Consistency with the adopted City Wastewater Comprehensive Plan and Engineering Design and Construction Standards for new developments. (b) Properties outside urban growth areas. For property located outside the City’s urban growth areas, the property may only connect to the City’s sewer system if: Exceptions. In cases where an owner of property located outside the City limits requests extension of utility service, the City Council may, in its sole and absolute discretion, provide wastewater utility services to those properties if the property owner executes an outside utility agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth in subsection (d) of this section and: Annexation Not Feasible. In cases where the City Council determines that annexation of a property located within the City’s urban growth area is not currently feasible; or (2) Failed Systems. In cases where an existing septic system serving property has failed, and: (1i) The Health Officer District local health official certifies that an existing septic system has failed and is physically incapable of being repaired or replaced in a manner meeting applicable health standards; and (2ii) The Cconnection is shown to be necessary to protect basic public health and safety and the environment; and (3iii) For property located outside an urban growth area, tThe utility services provided by the connection are financially sustainable at rural densities and do not permit urban development pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110(4); or and (3) Other Circumstances. In any other circumstances where the City Council determines, at its sole and absolute discretion, that it is necessary or appropriate to allow the provision of wastewater utility service. (4) The owner of the property executes an outside utility agreement with the terms set forth in subsections (a)(1)-(4) of this section. (c) Existing Utilities. Nothing in this section is intended to abrogate any existing wastewater utility systems currently in existence outside the City limits. The City does not intend to terminate any wastewater utility service outside the City limits that is in existence as of the effective date of the ordinance codifying this section. For purposes of this chapter, "in existence" Page 3 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits means the property is currently receiving utility service and/or has a fully signed, valid, City utility service agreement. However, the City will not provide new wastewater utility services to property from existing wastewater utilities located outside the City limits except: (1) As provided in subsection (b) of this section; or (2) A new service connection to a single parcel of property from a fronting sewer main pursuant to BMC 15.03.080 that does not modify, expand, or extend the City’s wastewater utility infrastructure such as sewer mains and related appurtenances; or (3) New utility services from an existing City wastewater utility system as established by a local improvement district (LID) to property that is subject to the LID. To receive any of these new services, the property owner must execute an agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth in subsection (d) of this section. The Director of Public Works and Utilities is authorized to approve utility service pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (3) of this section. (d) Outside Utility Agreement. In the event that the City Council determines, pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, to provide wastewater utility services beyond the City limits, the owner of the property for which service is authorized must execute an outside utility agreement with the City providing for the owner granting to the City of Bremerton a limited power of attorney to include owner’s consent to annexation of the property as part of any notice of intent or petition for annexation presented to the City of Bremerton. (e) The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall review the application for services and forward the same, together with the Director’s recommendation, to the City Council for review and determination under subsection (b) of this section. SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Page 4 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. R:\LEGAL\Ordinances\ORDINANCE FORM.doc Published for December 17 Council Meeting Public Comments Item 5A From: Olivia Rose Muzzy <orosemuzzy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2025 5:28 PM To: Greg Wheeler <Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Cc: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Concerns re: Ordinance 5532 - "Service Beyond City Limits” Dear Mayor Wheeler, I write regarding the proposed amendments to Ordinance 5532, which would limit public oversight in the annexation process. It sounds like the City did not have legal authority to deny or approve the sewer extension into Enetai in November 2023, and that the proposed changes to this ordinance would close legal loop holes for the City. Conveniently for developers, this also removes the annexation feasibility survey and would ease the utility approvals process. In November 2023, I wrote to the City Council regarding the Fisher Plat project and my concerns about the environmental impact it will have on our local ecosystem and watershed. For years, the Enetai and East Bremerton community have expressed this same concern, and concern about the exception to the rule which allowed sewer access to the Fisher Plat project. Now it sounds like this is how the City Council intends to handle annexation requests. The Fisher Plat project will cut down mature growth forest to develop single family homes. How does this development alleviate the housing crisis in Bremerton, or protect our watershed? Answer, it does neither, it harms both. Please explain how the City Council can recognize this as responsible governance. I have great concern over the fact that developers (who do not even live in this city) have more hold over the Bremerton City Council than residents of Bremerton. That those who can afford to buy and develop on mature forested land can just threaten to sue the city government, and new rules are created for them. This comes at the cost of Bremerton's long term environmental health. A healthy watershed can't just be conjured up, what we have must be protected. Who does it serve to reduce public oversight into the annexation process? This does not serve the residents of Bremerton. It only serves to benefit developers who profit off of our complicit city council. Environmental regulations should not have shortcuts. Bremerton residents deserve to have oversight into the City's annexation process. We also deserve to have strong environmental protections that are upheld by a responsible, responsive city government. Olivia Muzzy Bremerton resident From: Leslie Lutz <lesliekarenlutz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:20 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: 5:30 p.m. meeting on 12/17 I tried several times tonight to join the meeting VIA the link on your website, but I couldn't get through. The meeting link that accompanies the message takes you to a zoom meeting for January. I would like to make a couple of comments: 1. First, this link should be fixed so that residents of Bremerton who can't attend in person can have their voices heard. 2. There should be a chance for us to take the community annexation survey, and there should not be automatic approval to developers for sewer extensions. I am opposed to this developer coming in and tearing down part of the forest. 3. If you're looking to increases housing in Kitsap, consider having a developer buy some of the more dilapidated buildings in an area that needs revitalization, tearing those down, and building mixed use condominiums. Tearing down our heritage is not okay. Thanks for your time. Leslie Lutz (I live near the Port of Brownsville) 206-272-0604 11301 Ogle Rd NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 From: kathie.lustig@icloud.com <kathie.lustig@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:57 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: City Council Public Comments ORD 5532 12/17/25 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Bremerton City Council & City Attorney, Attached please see the petition that has garnered over 71 signatures as of time of this communication. These comments are summarized and submitted for City Council Meeting to be held on 12/17/25 Agenda Item #5. Im also attaching the Open Space Current Use Tax Agreement & Application in force filed in 1993 on the historic Bremer Estate in Enetai where you are seeking to destroy with your back door ordinances, municipal codes and resolutions. William Bremer is who the City of Bremerton was named after. I will be hand carrying any additional information for the meeting on 12/17/25 to be submitted for the record. Regards, Kathie Lustig Enetai Community organizer/activist AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance No. 5533 to amend Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Finance Presenter: Mike Riley & Missy Gaines Phone: (360) 473-5296 SUMMARY: Each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected items, to incorporate 2024 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outline the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. ATTACHMENTS: • Ordinance No. 5533 amending the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget • Exhibit A – 2025 & 2026 All Funds Revenue & Expenditures • Exhibit B – 2025 & 2026 FTE Summary • Exhibit C - Detailed supporting schedules by fund FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Overall 2025 budget will be $289,717,375 (inclusive of fund balances). STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☒ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 5533 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Years 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 5B 1 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5503 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Biennial Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517. WHEREAS, the City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget Ordinance No. 5503 on November 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously amended the Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget by Ordinance No. 5517 on August 6, 2025 to provide for certain programs and actions taken up to that point requiring amendment to the 2025 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously amended the budget by various motions and resolutions subsequent to August 6, 2025 which require a formal amendment by ordinance; and WHEREAS, several City Departments and Funds are experiencing or anticipate additional expenses due to factors such as costs related to provision of contracted services and changed allocations of staff time; and WHEREAS, several City Departments and Funds require adjustment to revenues to reflect activity in 2025 or timing changes from that which was anticipated in the 2025 budget; and WHEREAS, certain reclassifications of revenues and expenditures are required to properly reflect budget categories in a manner consistent with actuals in accordance with BMC 3.02.010; and WHEREAS, each of these actions has an impact on the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Biennial Budget resulting in the need to amend this Budget document; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s 2025 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 is hereby amended as follows; 1) regular revenues and unencumbered fund balances of $289,717,375, the total for each fund as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and 2) in accordance with BMC 3.02.010, expenditures and ending fund balances of $289,717,375 as set forth in Exhibit A and authorizing staffing adjustments as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. 5533 2 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment SECTION 2. That the totals for the funds noted in Exhibit A are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year 2025. SECTION 3. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the day of , 2025 ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this day of , 2025 GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of , 2025 EFFECTIVE the day of , 2025 ORDINANCE NO. Fund Beg Fund Bal Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergov Revenue Charges for Service Fines and Forfeits Other Revenue 2025 Total Budget General Fund General Government: City Council - - - - 184,161 - - 184,161 Executive - - - - 249,262 - - 249,262 Financial Services - - - - 1,435,257 - - 1,435,257 Legal Department - - - - 764,256 - - 764,256 Human Resources - - - - 387,855 - - 387,855 Community Development - 3,470,500 1,225,750 370,500 672,500 15,000 - 5,754,250 Municipal Court - - - 250,000 139,260 145,250 10,300 544,810 City Auditor - - - - 61,310 - - 61,310 Law Enforcement - - 3,780 246,586 590,500 500 20,000 861,366 Fire/Emergency Medical - 3,000,000 600 1,430,793 625,150 - - 5,056,543 Police & Fire Pension - - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 General Facilities - - - 86,807 216,681 - 896,000 1,199,488 General Parks - - - - 184,200 - 70,000 254,200 Engineering - - 100,000 - 3,247,858 - - 3,347,858 Non-Departmental - 32,974,248 32,000 1,969,642 266,618 500,000 942,000 36,684,508 Beginning Balance 17,664,799 - - - - - - 17,664,799 Total General Fund $ 17,664,799 $ 39,444,748 $ 1,362,130 $ 4,454,328 $ 9,024,868 $ 660,750 $ 1,938,300 $ 74,549,923 Special Revenue Funds: Street 324,388 850,000 - 820,000 113,000 - 1,850,000 3,957,388 Contingency Reserve 2,368,472 - - - - - 60,000 2,428,472 Lodging Tax 869,410 755,000 - - - - 15,000 1,639,410 Parking System 204,400 - - - - 435,500 1,622,500 2,262,400 Comm. Dev. Block Grant 227,518 - - 500,000 5,000 - 95,500 828,018 Abatement Revolving Fund 494,453 - - - - 50,000 110,000 654,453 Police Special Projects 582,583 - - 301,297 - - 225,523 1,109,403 Public Access Television 447,546 - 268,000 - 167,367 - 61,600 944,513 Gift & Donations Fund 245,831 - - - - - 6,000 251,831 Trial Improvement 72,165 - - - - - 3,100 75,265 One Percent for Arts 12,519 - - - - - 10,100 22,619 Conference Center Oper 195,885 - - - 1,323,000 - 460,000 1,978,885 Total Spec. Rev. Funds $ 6,045,170 $ 1,605,000 $ 268,000 $ 1,621,297 $ 1,608,367 $ 485,500 $ 4,519,323 $ 16,152,657 Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO 134,001 900,000 - - - - 1,000 1,035,001 Government Center LTGO 91,048 - - - - - 332,200 423,248 2015 Public Safety Bond 331,994 550,000 - - - - 5,000 886,994 2019 Refunding LTGO 12,539 330,000 - 3,500 - - 196,500 542,539 Total Debt Service Fund $ 569,582 $ 1,780,000 $ - $ 3,500 $ - $ - $ 534,700 $ 2,887,782 Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. 6,672,547 1,300,000 - - - - 275,000 8,247,547 Park Facilities Construction 1,002,402 - - 640,770 - - 1,591,698 3,234,870 Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund - - - - - - - - Transportation Projects Fund 4,558,943 2,126,200 150,000 14,846,597 - - 2,821,083 24,502,823 Fire Public Safety Capital 22,900 - - 379,736 - - 126,579 529,215 Affordable Housing Capital Fund 166,960 - - 1,100,000 - - 400,500 1,667,460 Total Capital Improv. Funds $ 12,423,752 $ 3,426,200 $ 150,000 $ 16,967,103 $ - $ - $ 5,214,860 $ 38,181,915 Total General Gov't Funds $ 36,703,303 $ 46,255,948 $ 1,780,130 $ 23,046,228 $ 10,633,235 $ 1,146,250 $ 12,207,183 $ 131,772,277 Enterprise Funds: Water Utility 2,154,330 - - - 17,110,000 15,000 804,000 20,083,330 Water Capital 22,343,082 - - - 400,000 - 5,760,068 28,503,150 Wastewater Utility 2,524,930 - - - 19,788,000 21,000 244,000 22,577,930 Wastewater Capital 15,324,947 - - 7,800,000 - - 12,700,604 35,825,551 Stormwater Utility 858,842 - - 30,000 6,995,000 6,000 115,000 8,004,842 Stormwater Capital 7,206,192 - - 4,782,678 - - 1,335,000 13,323,870 Utility Debt Reserve 1,867,674 - - - - - 6,000 1,873,674 Gold Mountain Golf Complex 2,987,714 - - - 6,959,066 - 66,000 10,012,780 Total Enterprise Funds $ 55,267,711 $ - $ - $ 12,612,678 $ 51,252,066 $ 42,000 $ 21,030,672 $ 140,205,127 Internal Service Funds: Risk Management 694,573 - - - - - 4,722,120 5,416,693 Self Ins Health 36,652 - - - - - - 36,652 Employment Security 315,925 - - - - - 41,000 356,925 Accumulated Leave Liability 481,010 - - - - - 380,000 861,010 ER&R Operations & Maint 281,747 - - - 2,387,000 - 3,500 2,672,247 ER&R Equipment Reserves 3,032,394 - - - - - 1,646,065 4,678,459 Information Services 627,927 - - 203,571 2,849,187 - 37,300 3,717,985 Total Internal Service Funds $ 5,470,228 $ - $ - $ 203,571 $ 5,236,187 $ - $ 6,829,985 $ 17,739,971 Total Business Type Funds $ 60,737,939 $ - $ - $ 12,816,249 $ 56,488,253 $ 42,000 $ 27,860,657 $ 157,945,098 Total All Funds $ 97,441,242 $ 46,255,948 $ 1,780,130 $ 35,862,477 $ 67,121,488 $ 1,188,250 $ 40,067,840 $ 289,717,375 2025 Recommended Budget - Revenue Summary Fund Personnel Supplies & Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Transfers Ending Fund Balance 2025 Total Budget General Fund General Government: City Council 417,000 31,354 - - - - 448,354 Executive 513,100 93,746 - - - - 606,846 Financial Services 1,468,400 452,245 - - - - 1,920,645 Legal Department 1,787,200 224,513 - - - - 2,011,713 Human Resources 602,500 341,761 - - - - 944,261 Community Development 2,366,400 1,112,183 - - 85,000 -3,563,583 Municipal Court 1,376,149 973,616 - - - - 2,349,765 City Auditor 145,700 5,064 - - - - 150,764 Law Enforcement 14,800,669 2,111,973 - - - - 16,912,642 Fire/Emergency Medical 14,436,325 1,846,089 - - - - 16,282,414 Police & Fire Pension 1,383,752 477,700 - - - - 1,861,452 General Facilities 602,600 1,590,292 -407,000 - - 2,599,892 General Parks 2,692,800 902,802 -- - - 3,595,602 Engineering 4,031,200 350,333 -- - - 4,381,533 Non-Departmental -7,266,434 -- 1,761,579 -9,028,013 Ending Fund Balance -----7,892,443 7,892,443 Total General Fund $46,623,795 $17,780,105 $0 $407,000 $1,846,579 $7,892,443 $74,549,923 Special Revenue Funds: Street 1,988,800 1,677,768 - - 25,000 265,820 3,957,388 Contingency Reserve - - - - -2,428,472 2,428,472 Lodging Tax -583,000 - - 250,000 806,410 1,639,410 Parking System -1,458,680 585,658 - 94,250 123,813 2,262,400 Comm. Dev. Block Grant 154,700 313,838 - - 281,450 78,030 828,018 Abatement Revolving Fund -107,000 - - - 547,453 654,453 Police Special Projects -760,905 - 29,389 -319,109 1,109,403 Public Access Television 506,900 141,927 - 2,163 -293,523 944,513 Gift & Donations Fund - 14,137 - - 25,000 212,694 251,831 Trial Improvement - 38,050 - - - 37,215 75,265 One Percent for Arts - 10,000 - - - 12,619 22,619 Conference Center Oper -1,809,367 -138,000 - 31,518 1,978,885 Total Spec. Rev. Funds $2,650,400 $6,914,672 $585,658 $169,552 $675,700 $5,156,675 $16,152,657 Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO - - 856,525 - - 178,476 1,035,001 Government Center LTGO - - 329,464 - - 93,785 423,248 2015 Public Safety Bond - - 499,500 - - 387,494 886,994 2019 Refunding LTGO - - 536,619 - - 5,920 542,539 Total Debt Service Fund $0 $0 $2,222,108 $0 $0 $665,675 $2,887,782 Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. - - - - 5,176,581 3,070,966 8,247,547 Park Facilities Construction - 30,000 -2,109,770 -1,095,100 3,234,870 Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund - - -- - 0 - Transportation Projects Fund 277,400 1,591,255 -18,497,589 573,000 3,563,579 24,502,823 Fire Public Safety Capital - - - 510,000 - 19,215 529,215 Affordable Housing Capital Fund -1,400,000 - - - 267,460 1,667,460 Total Capital Improv. Funds $277,400 $3,021,255 $0 $21,117,359 $5,749,581 $8,016,320 $38,181,915 Total General Gov't Funds $49,551,595 $27,716,032 $2,807,765 $21,693,911 $8,271,860 $21,731,113 $131,772,277 Enterprise Funds: Water Utility 5,509,900 10,278,952 785,384 -2,600,000 909,094 20,083,330 Water Capital -1,633,617 -9,269,421 -17,600,112 28,503,150 Wastewater Utility 4,511,250 12,493,484 1,941,395 -2,300,000 1,331,801 22,577,930 Wastewater Capital -1,575,000 -18,029,237 60,000 16,161,314 35,825,551 Stormwater Utility 2,114,650 4,128,744 866,025 -785,000 110,423 8,004,842 Stormwater Capital -520,000 -8,209,329 -4,594,541 13,323,870 Utility Debt Reserve -----1,873,674 1,873,674 Gold Mountain Golf Complex 12,000 6,218,618 435,315 665,000 500,000 2,181,847 10,012,780 Total Enterprise Funds $12,147,800 $36,848,415 $4,028,119 $36,172,987 $6,245,000 $44,762,807 $140,205,127 Internal Service Funds: Risk Management 625,000 4,477,118 - - - 314,575 5,416,693 Self Ins Health - - - - - 36,652 36,652 Employment Security 60,000 - - - - 296,925 356,925 Accumulated Leave Liability 630,000 - - - - 231,010 861,010 ER&R Operations & Maint 657,300 1,615,915 - 50,000 -349,032 2,672,247 ER&R Equipment Reserves - 20,934 -2,636,352 -2,021,173 4,678,459 Information Services 1,357,700 1,725,751 -- - 634,534 3,717,985 Total Internal Service Funds $3,330,000 $7,839,718 $0 $2,686,352 $0 $3,883,901 $17,739,971 Total Business Type Funds $15,477,800 $44,688,133 $4,028,119 $38,859,339 $6,245,000 $48,646,707 $157,945,098 Total All Funds $65,029,395 $72,404,165 $6,835,884 $60,553,250 $14,516,860 $70,377,821 $289,717,375 2025 Recommended Budget - Expenditure Summary Fund General Fund General Government: City Council Executive Financial Services Legal Department Human Resources Community Development Municipal Court City Auditor Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Medical Police & Fire Pension General Facilities General Parks Engineering Non-Departmental Beginning Balance Total General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Street Contingency Reserve Lodging Tax Parking System Comm. Dev. Block Grant Abatement Revolving Fund Police Special Projects Public Access Television Gift & Donations Fund Trial Improvement One Percent for Arts Conference Center Oper Total Spec. Rev. Funds Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO Government Center LTGO 2015 Public Safety Bond 2019 Refunding LTGO Total Debt Service Fund Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. Park Facilities Construction Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund Transportation Projects Fund Fire Public Safety Capital Affordable Housing Capital Fund Total Capital Improv. Funds Total General Gov't Funds Enterprise Funds: Water Utility Water Capital Wastewater Utility Wastewater Capital Stormwater Utility Stormwater Capital Utility Debt Reserve Gold Mountain Golf Complex Total Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Self Ins Health Employment Security Accumulated Leave Liability ER&R Operations & Maint ER&R Equipment Reserves Information Services Total Internal Service Funds Total Business Type Funds Total All Funds Beg Fund Bal Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergov Revenue Charges for Service Fines and Forfeits Other Revenue 2026 Total Budget - - - 184,049 - - 184,049 - - - 249,110 - - 249,110 - - - 1,040,876 - - 1,040,876 - - - 764,436 - - 764,436 - - - 387,631 - - 387,631 3,570,500 1,295,750 -672,500 20,000 -5,558,750 - - 250,000 139,260 145,250 10,300 544,810 - - - 61,276 - - 61,276 -3,780 246,586 290,500 500 20,000 561,366 3,253,363 600 1,500,750 625,150 - - 5,379,863 - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 - - - 194,442 -546,000 740,442 - - - 219,950 -72,000 291,950 -100,000 -3,247,858 -- 3,347,858 35,070,844 32,000 969,642 269,801 500,000 942,000 37,784,287 13,981,154 - - - - - - 13,981,154 $ 13,981,154 $ 41,894,707 $ 1,432,130 $ 3,066,978 $ 8,346,839 $ 665,750 $ 1,590,300 $ 70,977,858 110,879 950,000 -840,000 114,000 -1,580,000 3,594,879 2,428,472 - - - - -60,000 2,488,472 806,410 755,000 - - - - 15,000 1,576,410 187,246 - - - - 435,500 1,638,500 2,261,246 131,330 - - 510,000 5,000 -105,500 751,830 588,192 - - - - 50,000 10,000 648,192 324,506 - - - - -10,000 334,506 293,523 -241,000 -178,593 -98,000 811,116 254,869 -----1,900 256,769 37,215 -----3,100 40,315 12,619 -----10,100 22,719 21,882 --- 1,362,690 -660,000 2,044,572 $ 5,197,143 $ 1,705,000 $ 241,000 $ 1,350,000 $ 1,660,283 $ 485,500 $ 4,192,100 $ 14,831,026 178,476 900,000 - - - - 1,000 1,079,476 93,785 - - - - -332,200 425,985 387,494 - - - - -5,000 392,494 5,920 330,000 -3,500 - - 196,500 535,920 $ 665,675 $ 1,230,000 $ -$ 3,500 $ -$ -$ 534,700 $ 2,433,875 3,603,216 1,200,000 - - - - 275,000 5,078,216 829,282 - - - - -105,000 934,282 - - - - - - - - 3,093,170 2,041,980 150,000 3,824,901 - - 1,554,562 10,664,613 23,984 - - 195,750 - - 65,250 284,984 274,460 - - - - -100,500 374,960 $ 7,824,112 $ 3,241,980 $ 150,000 $ 4,020,651 $ -$ -$ 2,100,312 $ 17,337,055 $ 27,668,084 $ 48,071,687 $ 1,823,130 $ 8,441,129 $ 10,007,122 $ 1,151,250 $ 8,417,412 $ 105,579,814 1,852,084 - - - 18,060,000 15,000 765,000 20,692,084 16,948,748 - - - - -9,950,581 26,899,329 2,019,057 - - - 20,365,950 20,000 308,000 22,713,007 15,543,584 - - - - -16,345,885 31,889,469 674,205 - - 97,000 7,162,900 12,000 110,000 8,056,105 4,870,094 - - 3,960,000 - - 810,000 9,640,094 1,873,674 - - - - -6,000 1,879,674 2,442,041 - - - 7,254,573 -66,000 9,762,614 $ 46,223,488 $ -$ -$ 4,057,000 $ 52,843,423 $ 47,000 $ 28,361,466 $ 131,532,377 314,569 - - - - -5,254,523 5,569,092 36,652 - - - - -- 36,652 296,925 - - - - -42,500 339,425 231,010 - - - - -790,000 1,021,010 284,731 - - - 2,409,000 -5,000 2,698,731 2,051,433 - - - - -1,513,477 3,564,910 644,234 - - - 2,918,685 -37,300 3,600,219 $ 3,859,554 $ -$ -$-$ 5,327,685 $ -$ 7,642,800 $ 16,830,039 $ 50,083,042 $ - $ - $ 4,057,000 $ 58,171,108 $ 47,000 $ 36,004,266 $ 148,362,416 $ 77,751,126 $ 48,071,687 $ 1,823,130 $ 12,498,129 $ 68,178,230 $ 1,198,250 $ 44,421,678 $ 253,942,230 2026 Mid-Biennium Update - Revenue Summary Fund General Fund General Government: City Council Executive Financial Services Legal Department Human Resources Community Development Municipal Court City Auditor Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Medical Police & Fire Pension General Facilities General Parks Engineering Non-Departmental Ending Fund Balance Total General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Street Contingency Reserve Lodging Tax Parking System Comm. Dev. Block Grant Abatement Revolving Fund Police Special Projects Public Access Television Gift & Donations Fund Trial Improvement One Percent for Arts Conference Center Oper Total Spec. Rev. Funds Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO Government Center LTGO 2015 Public Safety Bond 2019 Refunding LTGO Total Debt Service Fund Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. Park Facilities Construction Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund Transportation Projects Fund Fire Public Safety Capital Affordable Housing Capital Fund Total Capital Improv. Funds Total General Gov't Funds Enterprise Funds: Water Utility Water Capital Wastewater Utility Wastewater Capital Stormwater Utility Stormwater Capital Utility Debt Reserve Gold Mountain Golf Complex Total Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Self Ins Health Employment Security Accumulated Leave Liability ER&R Operations & Maint ER&R Equipment Reserves Information Services Total Internal Service Funds Total Business Type Funds Total All Funds Personnel Supplies & Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Transfers Ending Fund Balance 2026 Total Budget 401,600 38,873 - - - - 440,473 490,600 93,769 - - - - 584,369 1,416,600 355,761 - - - - 1,772,361 1,831,900 231,095 - - - - 2,062,995 624,400 341,790 - - - - 966,190 2,434,500 536,788 - - 95,000 -3,066,288 1,274,000 696,671 - - - - 1,970,671 148,600 5,071 - - - - 153,671 14,616,400 2,374,889 - - - - 16,991,289 16,549,900 1,702,518 - - - - 18,252,418 1,286,050 477,700 - - - - 1,763,750 532,500 1,288,332 -268,000 - - 2,088,832 2,712,200 924,646 -- - - 3,636,846 4,009,600 315,186 -- - - 4,324,786 (3,000,000) 6,402,495 -- 1,250,250 -4,652,745 - - -- -8,250,174 8,250,174 $45,328,850 $15,785,584 $0 $268,000 $1,345,250 $8,250,174 70,977,858 1,759,800 1,727,746 - - - 107,332 3,594,879 - - - - -2,488,472 2,488,472 -550,000 - - 250,000 776,410 1,576,410 -1,439,198 587,708 45,000 94,250 95,091 2,261,246 184,630 313,845 - - 250,000 3,355 751,830 -106,500 - - - 541,692 648,192 -205,625 - - - 128,881 334,506 554,400 209,788 - - - 46,928 811,116 - 2,500 - - - 254,269 256,769 - 37,000 - - - 3,315 40,315 - - - 10,000 - 12,719 22,719 -1,786,015 - 93,000 - 165,557 2,044,572 $2,498,830 $6,378,217 $587,708 $148,000 $594,250 $4,624,021 $14,831,026 - - 855,925 - - 223,551 1,079,476 - - 332,264 - - 93,722 425,985 - - - - - 392,494 392,494 - - 523,937 - - 11,983 535,920 $0 $0 $1,712,126 $0 $0 $721,750 $2,433,875 - - - - 2,583,312 2,494,904 5,078,216 - - - 100,000 - 834,282 934,282 - - - - - 0 - 275,000 1,335,000 -7,547,100 553,000 954,513 10,664,613 - - - 261,000 - 23,984 284,984 -100,000 -- - 274,960 374,960 $275,000 $1,435,000 $0 $7,908,100 $3,136,312 $4,582,643 $17,337,055 $48,102,680 $23,598,801 $2,299,833 $8,324,100 $5,075,812 $18,178,588 $105,579,814 5,680,500 10,545,094 1,181,103 -1,450,000 1,835,387 20,692,084 -1,890,000 -7,518,559 -17,490,770 26,899,329 4,583,600 12,734,800 2,157,564 -1,100,000 2,137,043 22,713,007 -1,100,000 -15,143,030 160,000 15,486,439 31,889,469 1,966,400 4,271,706 840,630 -280,000 697,368 8,056,105 -825,000 -5,142,495 -3,672,599 9,640,094 -- -- -1,879,674 1,879,674 12,000 6,360,988 432,190 592,500 -2,364,936 9,762,614 $12,242,500 $37,727,588 $4,611,487 $28,396,584 $2,990,000 $45,564,218 $131,532,377 625,000 4,634,625 - - - 309,467 5,569,092 - - - - - 36,652 36,652 45,000 - - - - 294,425 339,425 630,000 - - - - 391,010 1,021,010 728,400 1,663,188 - 20,000 - 287,143 2,698,731 - 5,934 -1,514,000 -2,044,976 3,564,910 1,393,700 1,850,971 -- - 355,548 3,600,219 $3,422,100 $8,154,718 $0 $1,534,000 $0 $3,719,221 $16,830,039 $15,664,600 $45,882,306 $4,611,487 $29,930,584 $2,990,000 $49,283,438 $148,362,416 $63,767,280 $69,481,108 $6,911,320 $38,254,684 $8,065,812 $67,462,026 $253,942,230 2026 Mid-Biennium Update - Expenditure Summary Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 City Council City Council 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 Legislative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Council/Auditor Assistant 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Total City Council 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 Executive Mayor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Manager - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Executive Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Economic Development Manager - - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - - - Total Executive 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Financial Services Director of Financial Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Director of Financial Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Clerk 1.00 - - - - - - - - Budget Manager - - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 Budget Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - Contracts Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accountant - Financial Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Payroll Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant Sr. - - - - - - - - - Accounts Payable Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant II - - - - - - - - - Office Assistant Sr. - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - - Part-Time Clerical 0.40 - - - - - - - - Total Financial Services 11.40 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Human Resources Human Resources Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Analyst II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Analyst I 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Clerical 0.20 - - - - - - - - Total Human Resources 3.20 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Legal City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney III 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney I - - - - - - - - - City Prosecutor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Prosecutor II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Clerk - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Risk Management Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant II - Civil 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant II - Prosecution 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant I - Civil - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant I - Prosecution - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Clerical 0.50 1.40 1.53 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.50 0.50 0.50 Total Legal 8.50 10.40 10.53 11.90 11.90 11.90 11.50 11.50 11.50 Municipal Court Municipal Court Judge 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Court Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Court Administrator - - - - 1.00 1.00 - - - Probation Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Therapeutic Court Coordinator - - - - - - - - - Service Support Specialist - - - - - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician Sr. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician II - - - - 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Regular - - - - - 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 Total Municipal Court 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.09 9.09 9.09 9.09 Community Development Director of Community Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planning Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Planner 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Code Enforcement Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - Community Development Project Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Tax & License Specialist Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Tax & License Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planner II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Planner I - - - - - - - - - Building Insp./Plans Examiner II 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Building Insp./Plans Examiner I 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Permit Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Total Community Development 15.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Police Department Police Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Captain 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Police Lieutenant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Police Sergeant 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 Police Corporal 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 Police Officer 37.00 37.00 37.00 37.00 42.00 42.00 41.00 41.00 41.00 Warrant Officer 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Police Records Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Records Specialist Lead - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Records Specialist II 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Sr. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Evidence Property Control Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Evidence/Crime Scene Technician - - - - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Crime Scene Lead Evidence Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Crime Scene Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community Resource Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Behavioral Health Navigator - - - 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Regular 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 Total Police Department 73.26 73.26 73.26 76.26 82.76 81.76 81.76 81.76 81.76 Fire Department Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Battalion Chief 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 Battalion Chief Training 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Fire Captain 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 Fire Captain - Deputy Fire Marshal 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fire Captain - Medical Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Firefighter/Fire Prevention 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Fire Lieutenant 9.00 9.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Firefighter 17.00 20.00 21.00 21.00 23.00 23.00 22.00 24.00 23.00 Firefighter/SCBA 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Firefighter/Equipment Maintenance 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Paramedic/Firefighter 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 17.00 20.00 20.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Fire Department 60.00 63.00 66.00 66.00 69.00 69.00 69.00 74.00 74.00 City Auditor City Auditor 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Council/Auditor Assistant 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Total City Auditor 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Parks & Recreation Director of Parks & Recreation 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Preservation & Development Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Operations Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Athletics/Recreation Manager - - - - - - - - - Parks Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 - - - - - - - - Office Assistant Senior - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Parks Service Specialist Lead - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Service Specialist, Sr. 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Parks Service Specialist 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Laborer - Parks 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Recreation Program Coordinator III 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Recreation Program Coordinator II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Maintenance Part-Time & Seasonal Labor3.62 3.62 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.26 Parks & Recreation Part-Time & Seasonal Labor1.95 1.85 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.02 2.02 2.02 2.02 Total Parks & Recreation 24.57 24.47 24.99 24.99 24.99 25.28 25.28 25.28 25.28 Engineering City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Transportation 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Trans Cap Program - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Development - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Manager - - 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Engineering Project Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Civil Engineer III 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Civil Engineer II 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Civil Engineer I - - - - - - - - - Engineering Technician Sr. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Engineering Technician III 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Engineering Technician IV 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 NPDES Stormwater Permit Coordinator - - - - - - - - - Environmental Technician - - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.47 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 Total Engineering 17.47 17.69 19.69 22.69 23.69 25.69 25.69 25.69 25.69 Non-Departmental Economic Development Manager - - - - - - - - - Total Non-Departmental - - - - - - - - - Total General Fund 232.80 237.22 243.87 252.24 262.94 266.32 265.92 270.92 270.92 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Parking Parking Manager - - - - - - - - - Total Parking - - - - - - - - - Community Development Block Grant Community Development Programs Administrator1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Community Development Block Grant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 BKAT Public Access Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Production Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Video Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Regular 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 Total BKAT 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 Street Department Public Works Operations Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Street Service Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Electronics Technician - - - - - - - - - Journey Level Electrician - - - - - - - - - Lead Street Service Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Street Service Specialist Sr. 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Street Service Specialist 6.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Sign Shop Service Specialist Sr. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal 1.36 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 Total Street Department 12.36 14.98 14.98 14.98 14.98 14.78 14.78 14.78 14.78 Residential Street and Sidewalk Fund Street Service Specialist - - - - - - - - - Total Residential Street - - - - - - - - - Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Public Works & Utility Administration Director of Public Works & Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administration Division Manager - - - - - - - - - Public Works and Utility Financial Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Project Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Manager 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - - Asset Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Asset Technician - - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 Utility Accounts Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant Senior 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Accounting Assistant III 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Accounting Assistant II - - - - - - - - - Customer Service Representative 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Senior Spec. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Office Assistant Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Regular - - - - - - - Total Utility Administration 13.00 13.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 Utility Operations Water Resources Water Utilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Resources Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Operator Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Operator Senior 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Water Operator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Utility Instrumentation & Controls Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - 1.00 0.50 Total Water Resources 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.50 Stormwater Stormwater Program Manager - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 NPDES Stormwater Permit Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - Environmental Technician - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal 0.39 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 Total Stormwater 1.39 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Wastewater Wastewater Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Operator I 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 WWTP Operator II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 WWTP Operator Trainee 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic Lead - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic Trainee 1.00 - - - - - - - - WWTP Instrumentation & Control Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Journey Level Electrician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Laboratory Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Computerized Maint. Mgmt. Sys. Tech.1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Accounting Assistant Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Laborer - Utilities 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - Total Wastewater 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 Utilities Operations & Compliance Utilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Distribution Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Works Customer Responder - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 Lead Utilities Service Specialist 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Utilities Service Specialist Senior 12.00 12.00 12.00 9.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Utilities Service Specialist 13.00 13.00 13.00 10.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 Utilities Service Specialist-Compliance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Sewer/Storm Collection Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Utilities Compliance Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Journey Level Electrician 3.00 3.00 3.00 - - - - - - Lead Facilities Service Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Electronics Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Facilities/Inventory Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Laborer - Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Temporary Part-Time Seasonal 3.94 4.32 4.32 3.32 1.82 0.50 1.50 0.50 0.50 Total Utilities Operations & Compliance 43.94 44.32 44.32 31.32 29.82 30.50 31.50 30.50 30.50 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Internal Services Internal Services Manager - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Utilities Service Specialist Senior - - - 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Utilities Service Specialist - - - 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Lead Facilities Service Specialist - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities/Inventory Supervisor - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Building Monitor - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities Building Senior Specialist - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Laborer - Utilities - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Senior - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Temporary Part-Time Seasonal - - - 2.45 1.45 1.45 1.85 1.85 2.00 Total Internal Services - - - 11.45 13.45 13.45 13.85 13.85 14.00 Electronics Electronics Supervisor - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Journey Level Electrician - - - 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Electronics Technician - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Electronics - - - 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Forestry Forestry Manager - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Forestry Service Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Forestry Service Specialist Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Forestry Service Specialist - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Forest Service Specialist Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Total Forestry 3.68 3.68 4.68 4.68 4.68 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 Total Public Works & Utility Operations 106.37 109.48 112.48 114.93 115.43 116.73 118.13 119.63 119.28 With streets removed 94.01 94.50 97.50 99.95 100.45 101.95 103.35 104.85 104.50 Equipment Maintenance Automotive Equipment Technician Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Automotive Equipment Technician 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Automotive Technician Assistant 1.00 - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Total Equipment Maintenance 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Information Technology Information Technology Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 IT Systems Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 GIS/Aplication Development Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 IT Program Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Systems Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 PC Technician - - - - - - - - - IT Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Technology Communications Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Information Technology 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 Total Employees 356.35 363.88 373.53 384.35 395.55 402.23 403.23 409.73 409.38 FTE Per 1,000 Population 8.80 8.96 9.00 9.21 9.29 8.89 9.03 9.02 -- City Population 40,500 40,630 41,500 41,750 42,560 45,220 44,640 45,429 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 SUMMARY NET ADJUSTMENTS ALL FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2025 Budget as Adopted by Fund No. Ord No. 5503 and Amended by Ord No. 5517 Net Adjustments Proposed 2025 Year End Budget 001 General Fund City Council 448,354$ -$ 448,354$ Executive 606,846 - 606,846 Financial Services 1,920,645 - 1,920,645 Legal 2,011,713 - 2,011,713 Human Resources 944,261 - 944,261 Community Development 3,430,583 133,000 3,563,583 Municipal Court 2,152,765 197,000 2,349,765 City Auditor 149,264 1,500 150,764 Law Enforcement 16,777,744 134,899 16,912,643 Fire/Emergency Services 16,032,414 250,000 16,282,414 Police/Fire Pension 1,780,291 81,161 1,861,452 General Facilities 2,599,892 - 2,599,892 Parks & Recreation 3,545,602 50,000 3,595,602 Engineering 4,381,533 - 4,381,533 Non-Department 7,846,359 1,181,654 9,028,013 Ending Fund Balance 9,219,657 (1,327,214) 7,892,443 Total General Fund 73,847,923$ 702,000$ 74,549,923$ 101 Arterial Street - - - 102 Street 3,927,388 30,000 3,957,388 103 Contingency Reserve 2,428,472 - 2,428,472 104 Lodging Tax 1,639,410 - 1,639,410 105 Parking System 2,262,400 - 2,262,400 106 Community Dev. Block Grant 828,018 - 828,018 108 Abatement Revolving 654,453 - 654,453 110 Police Special Projects 592,583 516,820 1,109,403 113 Public Access Television 944,513 - 944,513 114 Gift & Donation Fund 251,831 - 251,831 116 Trial Improvement 75,265 - 75,265 117 One Percent For Arts 22,619 - 22,619 120 Conference Center Operating 1,978,884 - 1,978,884 203 2010 LTGO - - - 204 2010 UTGO/LTGO (B)1,035,001 - 1,035,001 205 Government Center LTGO 423,248 - 423,248 206 2015 Public Safety Bond 886,994 - 886,994 207 2019 Refunding LTGO 542,539 - 542,539 308 General Gov't Capital Improvement 8,147,547 100,000 8,247,547 310 Park Facilities Construction 3,302,870 (68,000) 3,234,870 314 Residential Street Capital - - - 315 Transportation Capital Projects 24,351,823 151,000 24,502,823 316 Fire Public Safety 22,900 506,315 529,215 318 Affordable Housing 1,667,460 - 1,667,460 401 Water Utility 31,983,238 (11,899,908) 20,083,330 404 Water Capital 15,590,150 12,913,000 28,503,150 407 Golf Mountain Golf 10,012,780 - 10,012,780 451 Wastewater Utility 31,751,236 (9,173,306) 22,577,930 454 Wastewater Capital 26,051,953 9,773,598 35,825,551 481 Stormwater Utility 9,749,011 (1,744,169) 8,004,842 484 Stormwater Capital 10,969,703 2,354,167 13,323,870 499 Utility Debt Reserve 1,873,674 - 1,873,674 503 Risk Management 5,416,693 - 5,416,693 504 Self Insurance Health and Welfare Reserve 36,652 - 36,652 506 Employment Security 356,925 - 356,925 507 Accumulated Leave Liability 861,010 - 861,010 509 ER&R - Operations & Maintenance 2,672,247 - 2,672,247 510 ER&R - Reserves 4,588,459 90,000 4,678,459 511 Information Services 3,717,985 - 3,717,985 Total All funds 285,465,855$ 4,251,518$ 289,717,373$ CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 12,275,000 $ 12,275,000 $ - Retail Sales 13,410,000 13,410,000 - Other 13,759,748 13,759,748 - Licenses and Permits 1,362,130 1,362,130 - Intergovernmental 4,221,328 4,454,328 233,000 Charges for Services 8,555,868 9,024,868 469,000 Fines and Forfeitures 660,750 660,750 - Miscellaneous 1,198,300 1,198,300 - Transfers In & Other Financing 740,000 740,000 - Total Revenues 56,183,124 56,885,124 702,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 45,845,135 46,623,796 778,661 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 16,606,131 17,780,105 1,173,974 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 457,000 407,000 (50,000) Transfers Out 1,720,000 1,846,579 126,579 Total Expenditures 64,628,266 66,657,480 2,029,214 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (8,445,142) (9,772,356) (1,327,214) Fund Balances-beginning 17,664,799 17,664,799 - Fund Balances-ending $9,219,657 $7,892,443 $(1,327,214) GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT City Council $ 448,354 $ 448,354 $ - Executive 606,846 606,846 - Financial Services 1,920,645 1,920,645 - Legal Department 2,011,713 2,011,713 - Human Resources 944,261 944,261 - Community Development 3,430,583 3,563,583 133,000 Municipal Court 2,152,765 2,349,765 197,000 City Auditor 149,264 150,764 1,500 Police Department 16,777,744 16,912,643 134,899 Fire Department 16,032,414 16,282,414 250,000 Police & Fire Pension 1,780,291 1,861,452 81,161 General Facilities 2,599,892 2,599,892 - Parks & Recreation 3,545,602 3,595,602 50,000 Engineering 4,381,533 4,381,533 - Non-Departmental 7,846,359 9,028,013 1,181,654 Total Expenditures $64,628,266 $66,657,480 $2,029,214 FUND 001 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Contract - CDBG Management Fees 469,000 Technical Correction - Chip Grant Revenue 233,000 Technical Correction - Chip Grant Expenditures (233,000) CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (51,500) CBA Contract Increases - Police (431,161) Contract - Point & Pay (53,500) Technical Correction - Move to Fund 110 165,101 Technical Correction - Capital not in CIP - Removed 50,000 CBA Contract Increases - Fire 2025 EOY Impact (250,000) Contract - Kitsap County Jail Increases (1,001,575) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Municipal Court - Judge Pro-Tem Contract (97,000) Municipal Court - Public Defender Contract (100,000) Community Development - Reduction 100,000 Non-Departmental - Transfer to Fire Capital (126,579) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (1,327,214) Per the City's Financial Goals and Policies, the target ending fund balance is 8.5% of annual expenditures excluding capital. The target fund balance for the 2025 budget, as amended, is $5,631,291. The estimated ending fund balance after the proposed amendments is $7,892,443, which is higher than the target amount by $2,261,152. The 2025 budget as shown above, includes an ending fund balance which subceeds the target, and is decreased from the previously adopted budget by $1,327,214. The financial planning goal is to maintain an ending fund balance recommended by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of 16.67%, or $11,043,955. The proposed budget with amendments would require an additional $3,151,512 in budgetary revenues or reductions in expenditures. FUND 001 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STREET FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other 850,000 850,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental (fuel tax) 820,000 820,000 - Charges for Services 113,000 113,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 7,000 7,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 1,813,000 1,843,000 30,000 Total Revenues 3,603,000 3,633,000 30,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 1,828,800 1,988,800 160,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,702,768 1,677,768 (25,000) Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - 25,000 25,000 Total Expenditures 3,531,568 3,691,568 160,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 71,432 (58,568) (130,000) Fund Balances-beginning 324,388 324,388 - Fund Balances-ending $395,820 $265,820 $(130,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (160,000) Technical Correction - Transfer out to Fund 315 25,000 Technical Correction - Reduction of expenditures for transfer (25,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 315 30,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (130,000) FUND 102 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers-in & Other Revenue 60,000 60,000 - Total Revenues 60,000 60,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - - - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 60,000 60,000 - Fund Balances-beginning 2,368,472 2,368,472 - Fund Balances-ending $2,428,472 $2,428,472 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 103 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE LODGING TAX FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (hotel/motel tax) 755,000 755,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 15,000 15,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 770,000 770,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 583,000 583,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 250,000 250,000 - Total Expenditures 833,000 833,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (63,000) (63,000) - Fund Balances-beginning 869,410 869,410 - Fund Balances-ending $806,410 $806,410 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 104 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PARKING SYSTEM FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures 435,500 435,500 - Miscellaneous 1,620,500 1,620,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 2,000 2,000 - Total Revenues 2,058,000 2,058,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,386,680 1,458,680 72,000 Debt Service 585,658 585,658 - Capital Outlay 72,000 - (72,000) Transfers Out 94,250 94,250 - Total Expenditures 2,138,588 2,138,588 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (80,588) (80,588) - Fund Balances-beginning 204,400 204,400 - Fund Balances-ending $123,812 $123,812 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $- FUND 105 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 500,000 500,000 - Charges for Services 5,000 5,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,500 10,500 - Transfers in 85,000 85,000 - Total Revenues 600,500 600,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 153,700 154,700 1,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 313,838 313,838 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 249,450 281,450 32,000 Total Expenditures 716,988 749,988 33,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (116,488) (149,488) (33,000) Fund Balances-beginning 227,518 227,518 - Fund Balances-ending $111,030 $78,030 $(33,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (1,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 310 (32,000) Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ (33,000) FUND 106 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ABATEMENT REVOLVING FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures 50,000 50,000 - Miscellaneous 10,000 10,000 - Transfers in 100,000 100,000 - Total Revenues 160,000 160,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 107,000 107,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 107,000 107,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 53,000 53,000 - Fund Balances-beginning 494,453 494,453 - Fund Balances-ending $547,453 $547,453 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 108 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE POLICE SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - 301,297 301,297 Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,000 225,523 215,523 Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 10,000 526,820 516,820 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 505,625 760,905 255,280 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - 29,389 29,389 Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 505,625 790,294 284,669 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (495,625) (263,474) 232,151 Fund Balances-beginning 582,583 582,583 - Fund Balances-ending $86,958 $319,109 $232,151 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Technical Correction - Move from General Fund (165,101) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Federal Equitable Sharing - Revenue 301,297 Confiscations - Revenue 215,523 Modifications for K9 Vehicle (29,389) Charges related to K9 (90,179) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 232,151 FUND 110 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION OPERATIONS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (city PEG fees) - - - Licenses and Permits 268,000 268,000 - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 167,367 167,367 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 61,600 61,600 - Transfers in & Other - - - Total Revenues 496,967 496,967 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 506,900 506,900 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 141,927 141,927 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,163 2,163 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 650,990 650,990 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (154,023) (154,023) - Fund Balances-beginning 447,546 447,546 - Fund Balances-ending $293,523 $293,523 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 113 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GIFT AND DONATION FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 6,000 6,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 6,000 6,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 14,137 14,137 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 14,137 14,137 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (8,137) (8,137) - Fund Balances-beginning 245,831 245,831 - Fund Balances-ending $237,694 $237,694 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 114 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TRIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 3,100 3,100 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 3,100 3,100 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 38,050 38,050 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 38,050 38,050 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (34,950) (34,950) - Fund Balances-beginning 72,165 72,165 - Fund Balances-ending $37,215 $37,215 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 116 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ONE PERCENT FOR ARTS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 100 100 - Transfers in 10,000 10,000 - Total Revenues 10,100 10,100 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 10,000 10,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 10,000 10,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 100 100 - Fund Balances-beginning 12,519 12,519 - Fund Balances-ending $12,619 $12,619 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 117 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 1,323,000 1,323,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,000 10,000 - Transfers In & Other Revenue 450,000 450,000 - Total Revenues 1,783,000 1,783,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,809,367 1,809,367 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 138,000 138,000 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 1,947,367 1,947,367 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (164,367) (164,367) - Fund Balances-beginning 195,885 195,885 - Fund Balances-ending $31,517 $31,517 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ - FUND 120 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2010 UTGO/LTGO (B) For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,000 1,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 901,000 901,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 856,525 856,525 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 856,525 856,525 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 44,475 44,475 - Fund Balances-beginning 134,001 134,001 - Fund Balances-ending $178,476 $178,476 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 204 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENT CENTER LTGO For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,200 1,200 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 331,000 331,000 - Total Revenues 332,200 332,200 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 329,113 329,464 351 Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 329,113 329,464 351 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 3,087 2,736 (351) Fund Balances-beginning 91,048 91,048 - Fund Balances-ending $94,135 $93,784 $(351) Budget Adjustments: Technical Correction - Service costs associated with debt (351) Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (351) FUND 205 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 550,000 $ 550,000 $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 555,000 555,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 499,500 499,500 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 499,500 499,500 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 55,500 55,500 - Fund Balances-beginning 331,994 331,994 - Fund Balances-ending $ 387,494 $ 387,494 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 206 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2019 REFUNDING LTGO For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales 330,000 330,000 - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 3,500 3,500 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,500 1,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 195,000 195,000 - Total Revenues 530,000 530,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 536,619 536,619 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 536,619 536,619 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (6,619) (6,619) - Fund Balances-beginning 12,539 12,539 - Fund Balances-ending $ 5,920 $ 5,920 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $- FUND 207 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (Real Estate Excise Taxes) 1,300,000 1,300,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 275,000 275,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 1,575,000 1,575,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 5,176,581 5,176,581 - Total Expenditures 5,176,581 5,176,581 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (3,601,581) (3,601,581) - Fund Balances-beginning 6,672,547 6,672,547 - Fund Balances-ending $ 3,070,966 $ 3,070,966 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ - FUND 308 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PARK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 640,770 640,770 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 21,500 21,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 1,538,198 1,570,198 32,000 Total Revenues 2,200,468 2,232,468 32,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - 30,000 30,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,139,770 2,109,770 (30,000) Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 2,139,770 2,139,770 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 60,698 92,698 32,000 Fund Balances-beginning 1,002,402 1,002,402 - Fund Balances-ending $1,063,100 $1,095,100 $32,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 106 32,000 Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ 32,000 FUND 310 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other 2,126,200 2,126,200 - Licenses and Permits 150,000 150,000 - Intergovernmental 14,846,597 14,846,597 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers in 2,796,083 2,821,083 25,000 Total Revenues 19,918,880 19,943,880 25,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 275,000 275,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,568,655 1,593,655 25,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 18,497,589 18,497,589 - Transfers Out 543,000 573,000 30,000 Total Expenditures 20,884,244 20,939,244 55,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (965,364) (995,364) (30,000) Fund Balances-beginning 4,558,943 4,558,943 - Fund Balances-ending $3,593,579 $3,563,579 $(30,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Technical Correction - Transfer in from Fund 102 25,000 Technical Correction - Use of transfer for street pole (25,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - from Fund 102 (30,000) Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ (30,000) FUND 315 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - 379,736 379,736 Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers in & Other Revenue - 126,579 126,579 Total Revenues - 506,315 506,315 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - 510,000 510,000 Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - 510,000 510,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances - (3,685) (3,685) Fund Balances-beginning 22,900 22,900 - Fund Balances-ending $22,900 $19,215 $(3,685) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Fire Boat Grant - Revenues 379,736 Transfer In - from General Fund - Match 126,579 Fire Boat expenditures (510,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (3,685) FUND 316 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 1,100,000 1,100,000 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 500 500 - Transfers in 400,000 400,000 - Total Revenues 1,500,500 1,500,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,400,000 1,400,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 1,400,000 1,400,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 100,500 100,500 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 166,960 166,960 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $267,460 $267,460 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 318 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 17,110,000 17,110,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 15,000 15,000 - Miscellaneous 804,000 804,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 17,929,000 17,929,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 5,494,900 5,509,900 15,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 10,278,952 10,278,952 - Debt Service 785,384 785,384 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 1,600,000 2,600,000 1,000,000 Total Expenditures 18,159,236 19,174,236 1,015,000 CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL BALANCE Net change in working capital (230,236) (1,245,236) (1,015,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 14,054,238 2,154,330 (11,899,908) Fund Balances-ending working capital $13,824,002 $909,094 $(12,914,908) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (15,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 404 (1,000,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (1,015,000) FUND 401 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 400,600 400,600 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 4,759,468 5,759,468 1,000,000 Total Revenues 5,160,068 6,160,068 1,000,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,633,617 1,633,617 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 9,269,421 9,269,421 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 10,903,038 10,903,038 - CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL BALANCE Net change in working capital (5,742,970) (4,742,970) 1,000,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 10,430,082 22,343,082 11,913,000 Fund Balances-ending working capital $4,687,112 $17,600,112 $12,913,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 401 1,000,000 Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ 1,000,000 FUND 404 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WASTEWATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 19,788,000 19,788,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 21,000 21,000 - Miscellaneous 244,000 244,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 20,053,000 20,053,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 4,511,250 4,511,250 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 12,493,484 12,493,484 - Debt Service 1,941,395 1,941,395 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 1,700,000 2,300,000 600,000 Total Expenditures 20,646,129 21,246,129 600,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (593,129) (1,193,129) (600,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 11,698,236 2,524,930 (9,173,306) Fund Balances-ending working capital $11,105,107 $1,331,801 $(9,773,306) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 454 (600,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (600,000) FUND 451 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WASTEWATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 7,800,000 7,800,000 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 300,500 300,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 11,800,104 12,400,104 600,000 Total Revenues 19,900,604 20,500,604 600,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,575,000 1,575,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 18,029,237 18,029,237 - Transfers Out 60,000 60,000 - Total Expenditures 19,664,237 19,664,237 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 236,367 836,367 600,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 6,151,349 15,324,947 9,173,598 Fund Balances-ending working capital $6,387,716 $16,161,314 $9,773,598 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 451 600,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 600,000 FUND 454 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STORMWATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 30,000 30,000 - Charges for Services 6,995,000 6,995,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 6,000 6,000 - Miscellaneous 40,000 40,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 75,000 75,000 - Total Revenues 7,146,000 7,146,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 2,114,650 2,114,650 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 4,128,744 4,128,744 - Debt Service 866,025 866,025 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 175,000 785,000 610,000 Total Expenditures 7,284,419 7,894,419 610,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (138,419) (748,419) (610,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 2,603,011 858,842 (1,744,169) Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,464,592 $110,423 $(2,354,169) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 484 (610,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (610,000) FUND 481 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STORMWATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 4,782,678 4,782,678 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 200,000 200,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 525,000 1,135,000 610,000 Total Revenues 5,507,678 6,117,678 610,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 450,000 450,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 8,279,329 8,279,329 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 8,729,329 8,729,329 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (3,221,651) (2,611,651) 610,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 5,462,025 7,206,192 1,744,167 Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,240,374 $4,594,541 $2,354,167 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 481 610,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 610,000 FUND 484 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE UTILITY DEBT RESERVE For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 6,000 6,000 - Transfers in and other - - - Total Revenues 6,000 6,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - - - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 6,000 6,000 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 1,867,674 1,867,674 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $1,873,674 $1,873,674 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 499 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 6,959,066 6,959,066 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 66,000 66,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 7,025,066 7,025,066 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 12,000 12,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 5,418,618 6,218,618 800,000 Debt Service 435,315 435,315 - Capital Outlay 665,000 665,000 - Transfers Out 500,000 500,000 - Total Expenditures 7,030,933 7,830,933 800,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (5,867) (805,867) (800,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 2,987,714 2,987,714 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,981,847 $2,181,847 $(800,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Increase costs in operations (800,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (800,000) FUND 407 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE RISK MANAGEMENT INTERNAL SERVICE FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 4,722,120 4,722,120 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 4,722,120 4,722,120 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 625,000 625,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 4,077,118 4,477,118 400,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 4,702,118 5,102,118 400,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 20,002 (379,998) (400,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 694,573 694,573 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $714,575 $314,575 $(400,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Claim Payments (400,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (400,000) FUND 503 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 41,000 41,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 41,000 41,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 45,000 60,000 15,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 45,000 60,000 15,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (4,000) (19,000) (15,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 315,925 315,925 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $311,925 $296,925 $(15,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Employment Security (15,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (15,000) FUND 506 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ACCUMULATED LEAVE LIABILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 380,000 380,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 380,000 380,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 630,000 630,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 630,000 630,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (250,000) (250,000) - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 481,010 481,010 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $231,010 $231,010 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 507 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL RESERVE - OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 2,387,000 2,387,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 3,500 3,500 - Transfers in & Other Financing - - - Total Revenues 2,390,500 2,390,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 652,300 657,300 5,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,615,915 1,615,915 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 50,000 50,000 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 2,318,215 2,323,215 5,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 72,285 67,285 (5,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 281,747 281,747 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $354,032 $349,032 $(5,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases (5,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (5,000) FUND 509 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL RESERVE - RESERVES For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 50,000 50,000 - Transfers in & Other 1,506,065 1,596,065 90,000 Total Revenues 1,556,065 1,646,065 90,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 5,934 20,934 15,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,636,352 2,636,352 - Transfers Out & Other - - - Total Expenditures 2,642,286 2,657,286 15,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (1,086,221) (1,011,221) 75,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 3,032,394 3,032,394 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $1,946,173 $2,021,173 $75,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Vehicle Title Fee Increases (15,000) Non-Taxable Sale of Assets 90,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 75,000 FUND 510 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE INFORMATION SERVICES For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 203,571 203,571 - Charges for Services 2,849,187 2,849,187 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 37,300 37,300 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 3,090,058 3,090,058 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 1,357,700 1,357,700 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,725,751 1,725,751 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 3,083,451 3,083,451 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 6,607 6,607 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 627,927 627,927 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $634,534 $634,534 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 511 Published for December 17 Council Meeting Public Comments Item 7 Municipal Court Report Published for December 17 Council Meeting Council Reports Item 8 • • • • • • • • ⚬ ⚬ ⚬ 2002- 2003 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 5 Thank You Jeff