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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 1, 2026 5:00 PM
345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280
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 and Check Register
B. Minutes of Council Meeting – June 17, 2026
C. Minutes of Study Session – June 24, 2026
D. Confirm Appointment of Jeff Parsons to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
E. Acceptance of East Narrows Stormwater Management Action Plan Grant from the WA State
Department of Ecology
F. Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement for Water Supply with the City of Port Orchard
4. GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no General Business items.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
6. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
7. COMMUNITY COMMENT – Please state your name for the record and limit comments to 90
seconds. This is an opportunity to address the Council on topics not included on the agenda,
but still related to the work of the City Council.
8. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A
Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: Legal Services
Presenter: Angela Hoover
Phone: (360) 473-5323
SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers:
1.Check Numbers 415319 – 415468 and EFT Numbers V46493 – V46607 in the grand
total amount of $3,954,155.74
2.Regular Payroll for pay period ending June 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,250,724.61
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
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Minutes of Council Meeting – June 17, 2026
Study Session Date: N/A
COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: City Council
Presenter: Council President
Phone: (360) 473-5280
SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Council Meeting held on June 17, 2026 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 June 17, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The bi-weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345
6th Street, in Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jane Rebelowski presiding.
Councilmembers present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Christy Cammarata, Michael
Goodnow, Anna Mockler, and Rick Tift. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting
Chambers. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; City Clerk Angela Hoover; IT Manager
Dave Sorensen; and Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier.
CONSENT AGENDA
3A – CLAIMS AND CHECK REGISTER
Check Numbers 415218 through 415318 and EFT Numbers V46406 through V46492 in the grand
total amount of $2,411,093.49; Regular Payroll for pay period ending May 31, 2026 in the amount
of $1,201,483.30; Retiree Payroll Void Check Number 1006235 in the amount of $606.10 and
Reissue Check Number 1006238 in the amount of $606.10 for pay period ending May 31, 2026
3B – MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 3, 2026
3C – MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION – JUNE 10, 2026
3D – CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH AT WORK COMMERCIAL
ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE & SERVICES
3E – RESOLUTION NO. 3413 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE WA STATE
RECREATION & CONSERV ATION OFFICE FOR A YOUTH ATHLETIC FACILITIES GRANT TO
FUND IMPROVEMENTS AT PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK
3F – PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH PUMPTECH INTEGRATION TO REPAIR
CONFERENCE CENTER PLAZA CIRCLE FOUNTAIN; AND EXPENDITURE OF REET FUNDS
TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR
3G – ORDINANCE NO. 5537 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5529 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
5503 WHICH ADOPTED THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026
3H – RESOLUTION NO. 3414 ADOPTING REVISED BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL RULES &
PROCEDURES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3394
Comments were provided by 3 community members, 3 of which stated their name for the
record: Roy Runyon (Items 3G, 3H), Jose Camacho (Item 3H), Robin Weldin (Item 3H)
5:40 PM M/S/C (Frey/Goodnow) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
Voted in Favor of Motion: Chamberlin, Frey, Cammarata, Goodnow, Tift, Rebelowski
Voted Opposed to Motion: Mockler
Motion carried; 6-Yes and 1-No
PUBLIC HEARING
4A – RESOLUTION NO. 3415 ADOPTING THE 2027 – 2032 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Managing Engineer Gunnar Fridriksson presented on this item.
The Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010.
The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is intended as a planning tool for the
local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City
Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to PSRC and WSDOT. This TIP is consistent with
Bremerton’s Comprehensive and Non-Motorized Transportation Plans.
President Rebelowski explained the purpose of this Public Hearing was to accept public comment
and action was anticipated.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Comments were provided by 7 community members, 7 of which stated their name for the
record: Roy Runyon (with a response provided by Mr. Fridriksson), Robin Weldin (with a
response provided by President Rebelowski), Chance; Anna Wayland, Michael Simonds, Jose
Camacho, Christy Schultz
With no further questions or comments received, President Rebelowski closed the Public Hearing.
5:57 PM Motion was made by Frey; and Seconded by Mockler.
Comments were provided by Frey, Mockler, Tift, Goodnow, Chamberlin, Rebelowski; with
responses provided by Mr. Fridriksson. President Rebelowski then opened a 2nd round of
comments from Council, which were provided by Tift.
6:19 PM M/S/C/U (Frey/Mockler) Move to approve Resolution No. 3415, which approves the
City’s 2027 – 2032 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and allow the Mayor to
forward the Resolution and Plan to the Puget Sound Regional Council and Washington
Department of Transportation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Due to technical issues, President Rebelowski called a brief recess from 6:20 to 6:25 PM.
GENERAL BUSINESS
5A – ORDINANCE NO. 5538 ESTABLISHING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
11.18.080 ENTITLED “HONORARY NAMING OF PUBLIC STREETS”: City Attorney Kylie
Finnell presented on this item. This ordinance was composed following discussions at the
05/19/26 Public Works Committee meeting, 05/27/26 Study Session, and 06/10/26 Study Session.
Comments were provided by 13 community members, 13 of which stated their name for the
record: Roy Runyon, Lillian Robertson, Shannon Turner, Robin Weldin, Floyd Ussin, Justin
Hamilton, Michelle Babs, Akuyea Karen Vargas, Jose Camacho, Antoinette Ussin, Chris
Tiller, Vicki Collins, Sharon Tiller
6:49 PM Main Motion was made by Goodnow; and Seconded by Mockler.
Comments were provided by Goodnow, Mockler, Chamberlin, Frey, Rebelowski, Cammarata; with
responses provided by Attorney Finnell and City Clerk Hoover.
7:09 PM Amending Motion was made by Chamberlin, and Seconded by Mockler.
Comments were provided by Frey, Chamberlin, Goodnow, Chamberlin, Mockler, Rebelowski; with
responses provided by Attorney Finnell.
7:19 PM AMENDING – M/S/F/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to postpone this item to the August
12 Study Session pending consultation with the community interested in renaming a street.
Voted in Favor of Amending Motion: None
Voted Opposed to Amending Motion: Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Frey,
Cammarata, Rebelowski
Amending Motion Failed Unanimously: 0-Yes; 7-No
7:21 PM MAIN-M/S/F/U (Goodnow/Mockler) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5538 to establish
Bremerton Municipal Code Section 11.18.080 entitled “Honorary Naming of Public Streets.”
Voted in Favor of Main Motion: None
Voted Opposed to Main Motion: Cammarata, Goodnow, Mockler, Tift, Chamberlin, Frey,
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Rebelowski
Main Motion failed Unanimously: 0-Yes; 7-No
President Rebelowski announced that a revised ordinance would be presented at the
June 24 Study Session for the Council’s consideration.
6 – MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Wheeler provided highlights of the following:
City of Bremerton received the Vision 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council
for the Pre-Approved ADU Program
Volunteers welcome to apply to serve on the Planning Commission
Kitsap Lake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 26 at 1:00 PM at 1978 Price Road
Warren Avenue Bridge Multimodal Transportation Open House on Tuesday, June 30 from
5:30 to 7:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers
7 – COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Rick Tift echoed Mayor Wheeler’s announcement on the June 26 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Anna Mockler encouraged residents of District 6 to share their experiences and concerns as a
pedestrian or bike rider; shared that assistance is available through the City of Bremerton for
reductions in water, waste management, and cable bills and property tax exemptions are available
through Kitsap County; and announced that child care is available at the Methodist Church on
Marine Drive.
Michael Goodnow announced Midsummer Magic on Saturday, June 20 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in
the Charleston Business District, the Kitsap Pride Festival on Saturday, July 17 from 7:00 to 9:00
PM onboard the USS Turner Joy, Sunday, July 18 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Kitsap County
Fairgrounds, and Brunch on Sunday, July 19.
Christy Cammarata enjoyed the FIFA Fan Zone Kick-Off and Juneteenth Freedom Festival; and
appreciated the responsive and open communication with the Administration.
Denise Frey announced that the Kitsap Regional Library is accepting comments through an online
survey to help develop a plan forward on replacing the building; there will be an opportunity to
provide feedback at a FIFA Fan Zone Watch Party on Wednesday, June 24 from 11:00 AM to 5:00
PM in Quincy Square.
Jennifer Chamberlin shared that Kitsap 911 now has a hotline to report non-urgent public safety
issues, including fireworks concerns, at (360) 328-7711; encouraged the community to report code
enforcement violations to Bremerton 1; recognized Director Chance Berthiaume and Melinda
Monroe for their involvement in finding solutions to help neighbors with a chronic nuisance property
in her district; announced that volunteers are welcome for the next Warren Avenue Bridge Clean-
Ups on Saturday, June 20 and July 18 starting from Café Perfetto at 9:00 AM; and shared statistics
for before and after housing assistance is utilized.
President Rebelowski visited the Peninsula Community Health Services medical respite care
facility in the former Kitsap Rescue Mission building which will be opening soon; encouraged the
community to participate in a Budget Priorities Survey which will be going live next week and the
feedback will help guide budget discussions later in the year; provided a reminder for the Warren
Avenue Bridge Multimodal Open House on Wednesday, June 24; and announced upcoming
meetings on the Council’s schedule.
8 – COMMUNITY COMMENT
Comments were provided by 10 community members, 9 of which stated their name for the
record: Roy Runyon, Joslyn LaMadrid, Shannon Turner, Jose Camacho, Sally Hass, Janice
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Allison, Marvin Randall, Michael Simonds, Chuck Henderson
9 – ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
With no further business, President Rebelowski adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:03 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
______________________________
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Legislative Assistant
APPROVED by the City Council on the 1st day of July, 2026.
________________________________________
JANE REBELOWSKI, City Council President
Attest:
________________________________________
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
JR:AH:AW:CG
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A
Minutes of Study Session – June 24, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: City Council
Presenter: Council President
Phone: (360) 473-5280
SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Study Session held on June 24, 2026 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 June 24, 2026 Study Session Minutes as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, June
24, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 located in the Norm Dicks Government Center at
345 6th Street, with Council President Jane Rebelowski presiding. Other Council Members present were
Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Christy Cammarata, Anna Mockler, and Rick Tift. Councilmember
Michael Goodnow was absent. Legislative Office Manager Anne Williams provided staff support.
A. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATIONS
1. Waste Management 2025 Outreach Efforts and 2026 Public Outreach Plan Update was
provided by Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe; Waste Management District Manager
Brian Lloyd, Waste Management Public Sector Manager Han Kirkland, and Waste Management
Education and Outreach Coordinator Priscilla Tran.
B. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Confirm Appointment of Jeff Parsons to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was
presented by Mayor Greg Wheeler. Council consensus for the item to be placed on the July 1
Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
2. Acceptance of East Narrows Stormwater Management Action Plan Grant from the WA
State Department of Ecology was presented by Utility Manager Will Riley. Council consensus
for the item to be placed on the July 1 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
3. Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement for Water Supply with the City of Port
Orchard was presented by Water Utility Manager Cami Apfelbeck. Council consensus for the
item to be placed on the July 1 Council Meeting Consent Agenda.
4. Ordinance establishing Bremerton Municipal Code Section 11.18.080 entitled “Renaming
and Honorary Naming of Public Streets”. City Attorney Kylie Finnell presented an ordinance
establishing Bremerton Municipal Code Section 11.18.080, titled “Renaming and Honorary
Naming of Public Streets.” Katie Ketterer, Project Manager, provided a historical overview of a
specific street renaming request and outlined the process followed for a request received in late
2025.
Katie explained that staff had been following a process similar to the one used for the 7th Street
renaming to MLK Jr. Way. This included providing a list of impacted property owners and renters,
attending a community meeting, and asking the requesting group to notify affected property
owners and tenants of the proposal. If a request moves forward, staff would also provide notice
to all impacted properties regarding the proposed change and future Council meeting dates, so
community members have an opportunity to submit written feedback or provide oral public
comment.
Council reached consensus to hold the ordinance until the fall. In the meantime, Council will
consider the formal request to rename 8th Street, from Pacific Avenue to Warren Avenue, to
Bishop Robertson Way in honor of Bishop Lawrence Robertson. The request was initiated by
representatives of the Marvin Williams Center, and they have been working closely with the City
staff based on the process used for 7th Street. A Resolution will be drafted and targeted to bring
to a Study Session in late July or August. Staff will continue working with the requesting group to
determine appropriate timing to ensure proper notice, and once that is confirmed, the item will be
placed on the Council Agenda Calendar.
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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President Rebelowski called a break from 6:45 to 7:00 PM.
C. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATIONS – Continued
1. 2027-2028 Budget Planning Overview was provided by Finance Director Mike Riley. The
Council reviewed the detailed budget planning calendar, which will provide a lot more
opportunities for Council engagement early in the process this budget cycle. This will include an
earlier look at Rates and Fees, likely in August as opposed to the usual timeline of October. That
said, the Transportation Benefit District discussion will be coming to Council on July 8. Future
discussion on Rates and Fees will also include a benchmarking at how the City compares to
other cities.
2. Preliminary 2027-2028 Budget Discussion: Parks and Recreation was provided by Finance
Director Mike Riley and Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barker. This is the first of what will be
a series of meetings with departments to provide a high-level overview of what their budget looks
like, their FTE count, and how they see that changing in the coming years based on growth and
needs.
D. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 6/16/26) – Chair Frey stated that items
discussed during the June 16 Public Works Committee meeting were presented during tonight’s
Study Session.
2. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings – Anna Mockler announced that she will
provide a report with highlights of the KCR Board of Directors Meeting at a future Study Session.
President Rebelowski recommended that when Councilmembers attend a meeting or community
event as an elected official, a brief one-minute update should be provided under General Council
Business; shared observations from a recent KEDA meeting she attended; and provided
highlights from a meeting with PSNS leadership, which included discussion on parking, transit,
childcare, and grants.
3. Other General Council Business was discussed – Christy Cammarata and Rick Tift enjoyed
attending events at the FIFA Fan Zone in Quincy Square.
Anna Mockler discussed Council’s role and ways to communicate constituent feedback.
E. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
President Rebelowski announced the next Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 1st starting at
5:30 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center. She further
established that the public is invited to attend in person or remotely.
With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Prepared & submitted by:
_____________________________
ANNE WILLIAMS
Legislative Office Manager
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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APPROVED by the City Council on the 1st day of July, 2026.
JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President
ATTEST:
______________________________
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: June 24, 2026
Confirm Appointment of Jeff Parsons to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: Executive
Presenter: Mayor Wheeler
Phone: (360) 473-5266
SUMMARY: RCW 67.28 and BMC Chapter 2.38 outline membership requirements for the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee as follows: two (2) members from organizations that support activities which are
authorized to be funded by hotel-motel tax revenue; two (2) members from businesses that collect the
hotel-motel tax; and an elected official (Council Member).
There is a vacancy on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee due to the departure of Angelica Nery,
General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites.
The Mayor is seeking confirmation for the appointment of Jeff Parsons, General Manager for the
Fairfield Inn & Suites to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
The appointment relates to a committee position for businesses that collect the hotel-motel tax within
Bremerton. It is recommended that Jeff Parsons fill the vacancy and be appointed for a term expiring
December 31, 2028.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Board & Commission Application
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to confirm the appointment of Jeff Parsons to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the term
expiring December 31, 2028.
Form Updated 04/19/2024
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
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Jennifer Hayes
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Sent:Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:55 PM
To:WebMaster; Greg Wheeler; Katherine Woods; Jennifer Hayes
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Application for City Boards / Commissions / Committee
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Application for City Boards / Commissions / Committee
Date 6/18/2026
First Name Jeff
Middle Name Howard
Last Name Parsons
Home Phone
Address1
Address2 Field not completed.
City Bremerton
State WA
Zip 98311
Occupation General Manager
Employer BMI Hospitality
Work Address1 239 4th st
Work Address2 Field not completed.
City Bremerton
State WA
Zip 98337
Work Phone
Fax
2
Email
Education AAS Watcom CC, 3 years incomplete degree WSU
Local References Angelica Nery
Ash Printy
Phoebe Payne
I am interested in
serving:
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Is this an application for
reappointment?
No
How long have you lived
in Bremerton
4 Years
Why are you applying for
this appointment?
Replacement for Angelica Nery, promotion of local events and
artists utilizing tax revenue generated at my property
Which of your personal
and / or professional
interests prompted you
to apply for this
appointment?
Field not completed.
Have you ever served on
any other Bremerton
board, commission,
committee or task
force? If yes, please list.
No
Please list your
qualifications for this
appointment (include
skills, activities,
training, education):
Hospitality Management, promotion of local interests
What are your
community interests
(committee,
organizations, special
activities)?
Field not completed.
Please list any
accommodations you
need to perform
volunteer duties:
None
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We welcome your willingness to serve Bremerton.
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.
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AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: June 24, 2026
Acceptance of East Narrows Stormwater
Management Action Plan Grant from the WA
State Department of Ecology
COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Presenter: Will Riley
Phone: (360) 473-5207
SUMMARY:
The City of Bremerton was awarded $297,400 Grant by the Department of Ecology. The Stormwater
Management Action Plan (SMAP) process prioritizes areas where targeted management will have
the greatest benefit to receiving water quality. Areas identified as highest benefit will result in project
generation. Design grants and construction grants from the Department of Ecology must be a result
of SMAP projects, so any project identified through this process will be sent as a grant application in
the future.
ATTACHMENTS:
WQC-2026-BremPW-00314, East Narrows Stormwater Management Action Plan agreement.
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Project cost is $297,400 ($252,790 grant,
$44,610.00 match) in approved Stormwater Utility Operations Fund.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to accept the East Narrows Stormwater Management Action Plan Grant Agreement from the
Washington State Department of Ecology 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
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East Narrows Stormwater
Management Action Plan Grant
City of Bremerton awarded $297,400 Grant from the
Department of Ecology. Requesting authorization to
accept grant funds.
The SMAP process prioritizes areas where targeted
management will have the greatest benefit to receiving
water quality.
Previous examples of SMAP projects include:
•Basin prioritization
•Action plans for Kitsap Lake and Oyster & Ostrich
Bay Basins
•Planned retrofit projects at Francis Street and
Oyster Bay
East Narrows Basin ranked as the fourth highest
priority area for stormwater planning.
•1,237 acres total
•64% inside city limits
•81% previously developed.
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: June 24, 2026
Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal
Agreement for Water Supply with the City of
Port Orchard
COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 1, 2026
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Presenter: Cami Apfelbeck
Phone: (360) 473-2315
SUMMARY: This amendment adds a provision to the 2014 ILA for Water Supply with the City of
Port Orchard to allow the cost of water provided to the City of Port Orchard through the Anderson Hill
Road intertie to be applied to the running balance for the City of Bremerton’s purchase of W580 Zone
assets.
ATTACHMENTS: Amendment No. 1 to ILA
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve Amendment No. 1 to the 2014 Interlocal Agreement for Water Supply with the City
of Port Orchard and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the amendment with substantially
the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Amendment 1 – ILA for Water Supply
Contract #090-14
Amendment 1 to Interlocal Agreement for Water Supply
For valuable consideration and by mutual consent, the City of Bremerton and City of Port
Orchard hereby amend the Interlocal Agreement for Water Supply dated November 24,
2014 (“Agreement”) and attached hereto as Attachment A, as follows:
Section 4, titled Amount and Compensation, is hereby amended to add the following
section C:
C. Bremerton shall provide a quarterly account of the water consumption and
costs incurred by Port Orchard under this Agreement. All costs incurred by
Port Orchard through the purchase of water under this Agreement shall be
credited to the purchase price of the Reservoir, Property, Distribution Main,
and Transmission Main identified in the Interlocal Agreement for the Purchase
and Sale of Assets in the 580 Zone and attached hereto as Attachment B, until
the purchase price has been satisfied in accordance with the Interlocal
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Assets in the 580 Zone.
All other provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
The parties whose names appear below warrant that they are authorized to enter into a
modification that is binding on the parties of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment on the day and year
listed below.
City of Bremerton City of Port Orchard
By: _______________ _ By: __________________________
GREG WHEELER, Mayor ROBERT PUTAANSUU, Mayor
Date: _ _ Date:_____________ _
Attest: Attest:
ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk BRANDY WALLACE, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
_________________________________ _____________________________________
KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney CHARLOTTE ARCHER, City Attorney
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Amendment 1 – ILA for Water Supply
Contract #090-14
ATTACHMENT A
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY
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Amendment 1 – ILA for Water Supply
Contract #090-14
ATTACHMENT B
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS IN THE 580 ZONE
Docusign Envelope ID:80D2DD70-6DB5-4C47-83B1-B12023219815
FIRST EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE
AND SALE OF ASSETS IN THE 580 ZONE BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
PORT ORCHARD AND BREMERTON
THIS FIRST EXTENSION to the Interlocal Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets in the 580
Zone("Amendment")is made effective as of the 12thday of November ,2024, by and between the City
of Port Orchard ("Port Orchard"), a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of
Washington, and the City of Bremerton ("Bremerton"), a municipal corporation organized under the laws
of the State of Washington.
WHEREAS, Bremerton and Port Orchard entered into an Interlocal Agreement for Purchase and
Sale of Assets in the 580 Zone which was effective on November 21, 2019("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS,the term of the Agreement expires on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the parties anticipated that the Agreement may need to be extended and provided
authorization for the mayors of each party to extend the Agreement for successive one-year terms under the
same terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to so extend the Agreement for an additional year; NOW,
THEREFORE,
In consideration of the mutual benefits accruing, it is agreed by and between the parties thereto as
follows:
l. One-Year Extension. Section 10 of the Interlocal Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets in the
580 Zone which has an effective date of November 21, 2019 between the parties provides for the
extension of the Agreement for a one year term with the same terms and conditions if signed by the
Mayor of each of the parties. The parties agree that the Agreement shall be extended for one year
and therefore,the Term set in Section 10 of the Agreement will run until December 31,2025.
2. In all other respects,the Agreement between the parties shall remain in full force and effect,amended
as set forth herein, but only as set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Amendment on the day and year set
forth above.
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, CITY OF BREMERTON,
WASHINGTON WASHINGTON
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor Greg w ,'iV ayor
First Extension of ILA Between Port Orchard and Bremerton
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10939465.1-366922-0027
Docusign Envelope ID:80D2DD70-6DB5-4C47-83B1-B12023219815
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Signed by:
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Port Orchard City Clerk Bremerton City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed by: Signed by:
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Charlotte A.Archer Kylie Finnell
Port Orchard Attorney Bremerton Attorney
First Extension of ILA Between Port Orchard and Bremerton
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10939465.1-366922-0027
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE
OF ASSETS IN THE 580 ZONE
This Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of
Bremerton, a municipal corporation of the first class ("Bremerton"), and the City of Port Orchard,
a municipal corporation of the first class ("Port Orchard").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Bremerton and Port Orchard each own and operate separate 580 Zone water
systems that are contiguous to each other; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton and Port Orchard share the use of an existing 16" water
transmission main (Transmission Main) and an existing 0.45 MG storage reservoir ("Reservoir")
located within the 580 Zone under the terms of an existing interlocal agreement; and
WHEREAS, Port Orchard currently owns, operates and maintains the 580 Zone
Transmission Main, Reservoir, and underlying 4.63-acre property listed under tax parcel number
082301-2-001-2005 ("Property") as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Port Orchard currently owns, operates and maintains an 8"water distribution
main and fire hydrant ("Distribution Main") serving McCormick Village Park within Bremerton
Water Service Area,which must be conveyed to Bremerton in accordance with the Kitsap County
Coordinated Water System Plan; and
WHEREAS, Port Orchard is constructing additional storage within its 580 Zone, which
will allow for the surplus sale of the above-mentioned Reservoir, Transmission Main, Property,
arid Distribution Main to Bremerton; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton desires to purchase, own, operate, and maintain the City of Port
Orchard's existing 580 Zone Reservoir, Transmission Main, Distribution Main, and Property; and
WHEREAS,Bremerton currently has an easement,recorded under Auditor's File Number
201006020014, which allows for the future construction of water storage reservoirs on property
which is owned by Port Orchard and listed under tax parcel number 072301-1-006-2003, adjacent
to the Property, as shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton desires to purchase Port Orchard's 580 Zone Transmission Main,
Reservoir, Property, and Distribution Main through the sale and delivery of water to Port Orchard
in the 580 Zone on an interim basis, until system improvements are completed that will allow for
the separation of the two systems; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton currently sells water to Port Orchard in the 580 Zone, and there is
an existing agreement in place that establishes the water volumes and flowrates which apply to the
sale of water to Port Orchard attached as Exhibit B; and
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WHEREAS, Port Orchard owns Well 11 in the 580 Zone for which Port Orchard has
secured Permits to Appropriate Public Waters equal to 750 gallons per minute and is pursuing the
development of Well 11 to replace the current shallow Wells 1, 2, and 3; and
WHEREAS, Port Orchard has required McCormick Communities to drill and pump test
the future Well 12 in the 580 Zone; and
WHEREAS,Bremerton and Port Orchard wish to define the terms and conditions by which
Port Orchard will purchase water and Bremerton, in turn, will assume ownership, operations, and
maintenance of the City of Port Orchard's 580 Zone Reservoir, Transmission Main, Distribution
Main, and Property; and
WHEREAS,the South Kitsap School District owns real property for the development of a
future high school (School Site) which will require substantial fire flow. This property is listed
under tax parcel number 0523010-3-037-2004; and
WHEREAS, it is Bremerton and Port Orchard's desire to reduce above average water use
in Port Orchard's 580 Zone;
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the above recitals, and in consideration of the mutual
covenants contained herein, the parties hereby warrant, covenant, and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Existing and Future Agreements.
1.1 Existing 580 Zone Agreement. The existing Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative
Water System Development in the Port Orchard 580 Zone/Bremerton 580 Zone
date December 26, 2001 is hereby terminated. (See Exhibit B)
1.2 Future Emergency Intertie. Port Orchard and Bremerton agree to consider an
emergency intertie agreement at the conclusion of this Agreement.
2. Assets Purchased and Liabilities Assumed.
2.1 Assets Purchased. On the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Bremerton
agrees to purchase from Port Orchard,and Port Orchard agrees to sell to Bremerton,
all of the assets of Port Orchard relating to the existing 0.45 MG Reservoir;existing
16-inch Transmission Main; existing 8" Distribution Main, Fire Hydrant and
Meters in McCormick Village Park; and Tax Parcel 082301-2-001-2005 (the
Purchased Assets"), as listed in Exhibit C,upon completion and agreement of the
below:
a. A new Port Orchard 580 Zone water storage reservoir will be completed on tax
parcel 072301-1-006-2003 by April 30, 2021.
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b. Port Orchard will continue the active operation and maintenance of the existing
Reservoir; Transmission Main; Distribution Main; and Property including all
scheduled maintenance and inspections until the transfer of ownership to
Bremerton is complete.
c. Bremerton will vacate the Water Reservoir Easement on tax parcel 072301-1-
006-2003 and recorded under auditors file number 201006020014, attached in
Exhibit A.
d. Port Orchard will modify the existing drain piping for the Reservoir to allow
shared use of the drainage pipe and pond, if necessary, as shown in Exhibit A.
e. Port Orchard will grant to Bremerton an easement for the 8"Distribution Main,
Fire Hydrant and three Water Meters serving McCormick Village Park.
2.2 These improvements allow the complete separation of the two water systems with
the exception of any service connection or emergency intertie allowed by the two
parties. The sale of the Purchased Assets shall be by a Deed of Conveyance in the
form of Exhibit D attached hereto and no warranty as to the condition of the
Purchased Assets shall be provided. The real estate associated with the purchased
assets shall be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed in the form of Exhibit E attached
hereto.
2.3 Assignment of Contract Rights. Contract rights and licenses relating to the
Purchased Assets shall be assigned to Bremerton pursuant to such instruments of
assignment as are mutually acceptable to and agreed by Bremerton and Port
Orchard and their respective legal counsel. Port Orchard shall obtain any required
consents or waivers with respect to such assignments at or prior to Closing.
3. Purchase Price.
The total purchase price for Purchased Assets is established as $804,000 and will be paid
on the basis of the value of water sold to Port Orchard over an extended period of time as
outlined below:
3.1 Purchased Assets Value. The value of the Reservoir and Property tax parcel
082301-2-001-2005 (including appurtenances) is established at $434,000.
3.2 Purchased Asset Value. The total length of the transmission main is 6,900 feet.
The value of the asset is established at$345,000.
3.3 Purchased Asset Value. The value of the Distribution Main,Fire Hydrant and three
Water Meters serving McCormick Village Park is established at$25,000. The total
length of the distribution main is approximately 330 feet. An easement shall be
provided to Bremerton.
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3.4 Water Value. The value of the water supplied to the Port Orchard 580 Zone by
Bremerton shall be calculated at 95% of Bremerton's most current published
outside retail water service rates with no monthly service charge.
4. Rate of Water Supplied to Port Orchard by Bremerton.
Bremerton agrees that water supplied to Port Orchard between the effective date of this
Agreement and the completion of the new Port Orchard 580 Zone Reservoir, Well 11, and
Well 12 improvements(the date on which the last component is completed or the expiration
of the Term of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10 below, whichever occurs first) shall
be 750 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) as the maximum rate of supply required to supplement
and deliver Port Orchard's Maximum Day Demand. This commitment shall not survive
the Term of this Agreement.
Port Orchard and Bremerton agree to cooperatively provide adequate fire flow to the
School Site. Bremerton agrees to collaborate with Port Orchard when determining the fire
flow capacity available from both utilities. Any infrastructure required to provide adequate
fire protection will be determined by both Bremerton and Port Orchard.
5. Water Quality.
Bremerton agrees to deliver water to Port Orchard at the purity and quality in effect for
residential customers of Bremerton. Port Orchard agrees to deliver water to Bremerton at
the purity and quality in effect to residential customers of Port Orchard, except that water
delivered by Port Orchard to Bremerton shall not be fluoridated. In the event of water
quality problems in either system,Bremerton and Port Orchard agree to work cooperatively
and diligently to determine the source/location of the problem and correct it. Regardless
of the source/location of water quality problems, each party agrees to assume the cost of
correcting water quality problems within its own system.
6. Port Orchard Commitment for Source and Storage.
Port Orchard agrees to ensure that the new Port Orchard 580 Zone Reservoir is completed
and operational by April 30, 2021. Port Orchard agrees to prepare complete bid ready
PS&E for the Well 11 Project in 2020 and pursue construction in 2021. Port Orchard has
secured a commitment from McCormick Communities for the construction of Well 12.
6.1 McCormick Village Splash Pad. Port Orchard agrees to retrofit the Splash Pad at
McCormick Village Park with a recirculating water supply system by April 30,
2021.
6.2 McCormick Village Park. Bremerton agrees not to charge Port Orchard for water
used at McCormick Village Park until May 1, 2021 at which time Bremerton will
assume ownership of any Water Meters serving said Park.
6.3 Port Orchard Water Conservation Program. Port Orchard will establish and
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implement a Water Conservation Program designed for the users of the McCormick
Woods Water System. The goal of this program is to reduce domestic water
consumption in the Port Orchard 580 Zone. Conservation efforts by Port Orchard
will be enumerated in the annual Water Use Efficiency report to the Office of
Drinking Water and is available online through Sentry Internet on the Office of
Drinking Water website.
6.4 Drought Conditions. During drought conditions or other supply shortages suffered
by Bremerton for any reason, it is agreed that Port Orchard customers supplied with
water will comply with similar restrictions and conservation measures required or
requested of Bremerton customers according to Bremerton's Water Shortage
Contingency Plan.
6.5 Alternative Sources. Port Orchard agrees to actively pursue the development of
alternative sources for the 580 Zone. Projects for consideration to accomplish this
include installing an intertie between Port Orchard's 390 and 580 Zones and
development of an alternative and/or additional well site.
7. Accounting.
7.1 Accounting for Water Supplied to Port Orchard in the 580 Zone. Bremerton will
provide a quarterly accounting of Port Orchard's water consumption in the 580
Zone and billing under the existing agreements located in Exhibit B but defer any
payment by Port Orchard until the purchase price of the Reservoir, Property,
Distribution Main, and Transmission Main has been satisfied in accordance with
this Agreement. The quantity of water delivered to Port Orchard shall be
determined by Bremerton by deducting the volume measured by the three 10-inch
master meters (Account numbers 4647120, 4647110, 4647090) from the total
volume delivered by Pump Station 2A as measured by the pump station mag meter
Account number 4626960).
7.2 Value of Water Supplied to Port Orchard. Bremerton will provide an accounting
at the end of each year that identifies the value of water consumed by Port
Orchard which has been applied to the amount owed by Bremerton.
8. Taxes.
8.1 Taxes Resulting from Sale. To the extent applicable to this transaction, Bremerton
shall be responsible for and shall pay at closing all local and state use or excise
taxes that are applicable on the sale of the Purchased Assets to Bremerton, if any.
Bremerton and Port Orchard agree to split equally the excise taxes due on the real
property conveyed by Port Orchard to Bremerton.
8.2 Prior Taxes Owing. Port Orchard shall be responsible for all personal property
taxes, B&O taxes, and other taxes owing in connection with the conduct of Port
Orchard's business prior to Closing.
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9. Closing Date and Delivery Date of the Assets.
The Closing shall be scheduled at such time as mutually agreed that the physical separation
of the two water systems is possible without a detrimental effect on either system. At the
Closing, Port Orchard shall deliver to Bremerton the Deed of Conveyance in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit D and shall convey the real estate by Quit Claim deed in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit E.
10. Term.
It is understood by both parties that this Agreement should remain in effect until such time
that Port Orchard has acquired adequate source to provide water to Port Orchard's 580
Zone. The term of this Agreement shall run from the date of this Agreement until
December 31,2024. Upon written agreement,the term of this Agreement may be extended
by the Mayor of each of the parties hereto, for successive one-year terms with the same
terms and conditions.
11. Notices.
All notices,requests,demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered or if mailed,by United States certified
or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the parties or their assignees at the following
addresses (or at such other single address as shall be given in writing by one party to the
other):
Notice to Bremerton shall be sent to:
City of Bremerton
Attn: Public Works &Utilities Director
100 Oyster Bay Avenue North
Bremerton, WA 98312
Notice to Port Orchard shall be sent to:
City of Port Orchard
Attn: Public Works Director
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
12. Severability.
If any portion of the Agreement or its application is held invalid, the remainder of the
Agreement or the application of the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected.
13. Modification.
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No change,
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termination, or attempted waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding on either of the parties unless executed in writing by authorized representatives of
each of the parties.
14. Benefit.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the respective legal
representatives, beneficiaries, successors and assigns of Port Orchard and Bremerton.
Without limiting the foregoing, Port Orchard's rights hereunder may be enforced by it in
its own name. In the event that Bremerton causes the assets and business of Port Orchard
to be transferred to some other corporation, the rights of Bremerton and of Port Orchard
hereunder may be enforced by such other corporation in its own name.
15. Dispute Resolution.
Any claim by either party against the other related to this Agreement shall be filed in Kitsap
County Superior Court. Each party is responsible for its own attorney's fees and litigation
costs.
16. Indemnification.
Each party shall defend, indemnify and hold the other party, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages,
losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection
with its performance of this Agreement. In cases of concurrent fault of the City and
County, the provision requiring each party to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
other party are valid and enforceable only to the extent of the fault of the respective party.
17.Entire Agreement.
This Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules attached hereto and all documents
delivered as provided for herein) supersedes all oral statements and representations and
contains the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof and the transactions contemplated hereby.
18. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties below have duly executed this Agreement.
CITY OF BREMERTON CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
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1NT ERLOCAL AGREEMENT
for
Cooperative Water System Development
in the
Port Orchard 580 Zone / Bremerton 580 Zone
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into thi4440day ofAtizzi.,.L.6t4J_, 2001, by
and between the CITY OF BFREMERTON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
Bremerton, and the CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, hereinafter referred to as Port Orchard.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND.
1. Port Orchard's 680 zone water system and the Bremerton's 580 zone water
system abut at Old Clifton Road.
2. Reliability and Ffficdcasy of Seng- Port Orchard and Bremerton desire to provide
the highest reliability of service 103 their customers at reasonable cost. The Cities recognize that
water resources are finite 2nd vulnerable and that prudent use and management of them
resources ran ba facilitated by ceoperdriucr among water utilities. The Cities agree that
cooperation in the construction, operation and management of the water systems that serve the
Port Orchard 580 and Bremerton 580 zones will:
Improve overall system reliability,
Enhance the rnanageability of the systems,
Provide opportunities for conjunctive use of water supplies,
Delay the need to develop new water sources,and
Result In cost efficiencies for both systems
3. Detettat/Phsasing 1 Brimerton tofractnt tar - Currently, Bremerton has no
significant system improvements In its 580 zone. To serve the 580 zone, Bremerton must
construct new pumping,storage, transmission and distribution facilities. Port Orchard has existing
storage and transmission mains in its 680 zone. These facilities have excess capacity on an
interim basis. The Port Orchard 580 and Bremerton 580 zones can be made hydraulically
consistent so that the excess capacity of the Port Orchard system can be utilized by Bremerton.
Cooperation with Port Orchard will allow phasing of Bremerton system improvements, deferring
capital expenditures and reducing the overall system cost.
4. atierjncxof F kttrig Port Orchard eeprvnjr Site - Bremerton requires a site for a
future reservoir to serve its 580 zone. Port Orchard owns a site at the regional topographic high
point. The site is large enough to accommodate a future Bremerton reservoir.
5. , miaatiorsif rauplil;,at ticap_Statioris,A portion of the Port Orchard service area
Is too high to be sewed by the ex sting Port Orchard 580 zone reservoir. Port Orchard plans to
create a new 660 pressure zone, starved by a new pump station,to serve this high area. A portion
of the Bremerton 580 zone is also too high to be served by its future Bremerton reservoir and
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service to this area will also require a new high pressure zone and pump station. It is logical and
cost effective to coordinate eervice to these adjacent high areas so that only a single new highpressurezoneandpumpstationisrequired,
6. 2aSlsfaotion ot.Port Qjca- • A . - • u-a - Port Orchard requiresanadditionalsourceofsupp'y to satisfy its 2017 system growth projections. Port Orchard has
applications pending for additional waterrights, but the ultimate disposition of these applications isuncertain. Bremerton has available source of supply to provide to the City of Port Orchard on alongterm, uninterruptible basi-n,
7. RCW 39.34 and 35.92.200 empower Bremerton and Port Orchard to enter into a
cooperative agreement for providing outside water service.
iT IS AGREED:
1. COOJERATIVtii WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Port Orchard and
Bremerton agree to cooperate: in the design, installation, operation and management of major
water system infrastructure an:i water supply to serve the Port Orchard 580 zone, the Bremerton
680 Zone and the future Port Orchard/Bremerton 660 zone, as outlined in the attachedCooperativeWaterSystemDevelopmentPlan, (The Cooperative Plan). The Cooperative Plan,
which is attached and made a part hereof, has been reviewed and is approved upon adoption of
the Interlace!Agreement by the City Councils for Bremerton and Port Orchard.
2. SERVICE AREA,; Nothing In this agreement is to be construed as changing or
altering the water service area boundaries that exist as of the date of this agreement.
3. RESALE: Water supplied under this agreement shall not be resold to third party
utilities without the prior written eonsent of the supplying utility.
4. WATER SUPPLY:
4200Feitlle ja rty - Port Orchard agrees to supply water for domestic use and tireflow
to the 4200 Feigley Property from its 580 pressure zone via its 16 Inch water main in Old
Clifton Road,until such time as a separate Bremerton watermaln in Old Clifton Road(or its
equivalent) is constructed and operational. Fireflow rates/volumes and domestic/firefiow
service pressures supplied by Port Orchard will be a minimum of 1,700 gpm for one hour
at a minimum of gradient of 640 at the connection. Bremerton agrees to supply water toPortOrchard, via its 12 Inch Campus Parkway waterrnain (Old Clifton Road connection),
to replenish the water supplied by Port Orchard to the 4200 Feigley property. The water
supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard will be delivered at a minimum hydraulic gradient of
580. The volume of water supplied by Port Orchard to the 4200 Feigley property shall be
replenished by Bremerton on a continuous basis,or as otherwise agreed to.
200e- Upon implementation of the 660 zone, Port Orchard agrees to supply water for
domestic use and fireflow to Bremerton's 660 service area, via the 660 pump station.
Fireflow rates/volumes and domestic/fireflow service pressures supplied by Port Orchard
will be agreed to and approved by both Port Orchard and Bremerton prior toimplementationofthe660zone. Bremerton agrees to supply water to Port Orchard, via
the Campus Parkway connection or reservoir site connection, as applicable, to replenish
the water supplied by Por: Orchard to Bremerton's portion of the 660 service area. The
water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard will be delivered at a minimum hydraulic
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gradient of 560. The:volume of water supplied by Port Orchard to Bremerton's 660 service
area shall be repleni:,hed by Bremerton on a continuous basis, or as otherwise agreed to.
Firet}ow and Emergeu S.up ly - Port Orchard agrees to supply the Bremerton 580 zone
with firefiow, via th9 Old Clifton Road connection or reservoir site connection, as
applicable, until such time as a separate Bremerton storage reservoir is constructed and
operational. Fireflovr will be provided at a maximum rate of 1,700 gpm for a maximum
period of 3 hours ate minimum gradient of 540 at the connection.
If either Bremerton or Port Orchard has a need for an emergency water supply(other than
firetlow), it shall notify the other utility of this and of the volume required prior to activating
the connection between the two systems. Notification of this need may be verbal, but it
will be followed up w1If in 10 working days by written confirmation. The emergency supply
of water between eac.i system shall not be unreasonably be denied by either party.
The volume of water:supplied for firefiow or emergency supply shall be replenished by the
receiving utility to the.;:uppiying utility within 24 hours after the emergency,or as otherwise
agreed to.
Bremerton Jninte ntit - .. . .. • a: • --Beginning on January 1, 2004(or at a
later time agreed by the parties, Bremerton agrees to supply a uninterruptible water supply
to the Port Orchard 51'0 Zone of up to a maximum of 285 ac.-ft. on a yearly basis, at a
maximum rate not to exceed 350 gpm, via the Old Clifton Road connection or reservoir
site connection, as applicable. This supply is In addition to water supplied by Bremerton to
Port Orchard for service of the 4200 Pelgiey property, the Bremerton 660 zone,
emergency purposes or for service of other portions of the Bremerton service area that
may be included in this agreement (and served via the Port Orchard system)in the future.
The water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard will be delivered at a minimum hydraulic
gradient of 580. Port Orchard agrees to compensate Bremerton for this long term water
supply in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
The water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard shall be firm and uninterruptible until
such future time as Port Orchard may secure new water rights to replace the Bremerton
supply. Port Orchard agrees to make diligent, continuous, best efforts to acquire water
rights to replace the Bremerton supply. Nothing in this Agreement shall abrogate Port
Orchard's obligation to provide its water supply needs through its own sources at the
earliest possible date, Bremerton agrees that if new water rights are not secured, the
water supplied by Brea erton will continue indefinitely. For purposes of this Agreement
Port Orchard is a whole dale customer of the City of Bremerton and will make no claim to
any Bremerton water right.
5- WATER QUALITY: Bremerton agrees to deliver water to Port Orchard at the
purity and quality in effect for residential customers of Bremerton. Port Orchard agrees to deliver
water to Bremerton at the purity and quality in effect for residential customers of Port Orchard,
except that water delivered by Part Orchard to Bremerton shall not be fluoridated. in the event of
water quality problems in either:system, Bremerton and Port Orchard agree to work cooperatively
and diligently to determine the s.ource/location of the problem and correct it. Regardless of the
source/location of water quality problems, each party agrees to assume the cost of correcting
water quality problems in its own system.
6. COMPENSATION: For purposes of this agreement the cost of water shall be fixed
at ninety-five percent (95%) of Bremerton's County retail rate. in calculating costs, the Master
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Connection between the Port Orchard and Bremerton systems shall be assumed to be an 8 inch
meter(regardless of actual meter size). For ail other connections between the systems, the meter
size for billing purposes shall be the actual Installed size, All water provided from or to either utility
will be charged at this cost, unless otherwise agreed to. Payment for supplied water shall be
made monthly by the receiving utility, upon receipt of an invoice from the supplying utility.
Any and all fixed coste for a meter connection shall cease at such time that the receiving
utility notifies the supplying utility that the connection is no longer necessary for normal domestic
supply. After this notification, if the connection remains In place for purposes of emergency
supply, it will not be subject to the fixed cost portion of a rate structure, although any water used
for emergency purposes will bet subject to the agreed upon unit rate for water use.
This agreement Is based on the City of Bremerton's current rate structure, as of the date
of this agreement. This rate structure consists of two parts: a fixed cost (based on meter size)
and a variable cost (based on the actual volume of water purchased). It.Is acknowledged that
changes to this rate structure may occur during the life of this agreement. It is agreed by the
parties that any further rate stricture changes to add progressive rates for increased water usage,
will accommodate the fact that the water supplied under this agreement will serve a large number
of ERU's and that the estimated total number of ERU's served will be used to calculate the
volume of water in each rate tier.
7. WATER CONSt!iRVAT1ON: Port Orchard has begun to prepare and implement a
water conservation plan for the Port Orchard 580 zone_ The goat of.this plan is to reduce
domestic water consumption In the Port Orchard 580 zone. Upon execution of this agreement,
Port Orchard will move to complete and Implement the conservation plan.
During drought conditions or other supply shortages suffered by Bremerton for any
reason, it is agreed that Port O•chard customers using Bremerton supplied water will comply with
similar restrictions and conservation measures required or requested of Bremerton customers
according to Bremerton's Water Conservation Plan.
8. NOTICES: All notices and other written communications required by this
Agreement shall be In writing and, except as expressly provided elsewhere In this Agreement,
shall be deemed to have been given at the time of delivery, if personally delivered, or at the time
of mailing if mailed by first clas:3., postage pre-paid and addressed to the party at its address as
stated below,or at such address as any party may designate at any time in writing.
Director of Public Works St Utilities City Engineer
City of Bremerton City of Port Orchard
3027 Olympus Drive 216 Prospect Street
Bremerton,WA 98310-4799 Port Orchard,WA 98368
9. SEVERABILITY: it is the intent of the parties that if any provision of this contract or its
application is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or void, the validity of
the remaining provisions of this contract or its application to other entities, or circumstances shall
not be affected. The remaining ,:rovisions shall continue in full force and effect, The rights and
obligations of the parties shall bi t construed and enforced as if the contract did not contain the
particular invalid provision. However, if the Invalid provision or its application is found by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be substantive and to render performance of the remaining provisions
unworkable and non-feasible, it is found to seriously affect the consideration and/or is inseparably
connected to the remainder of the contract, the entire contract shall be null and void.
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10. MODIFICATION: This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the
parties. No change, termination or attempted waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be binding on either of the parties unless executed in writing by authorized representatives of
each of the parties. This Agreement shall not be modified, supplemented, or otherwise affected
by the course of dealings between the parties.
11. BENEFiTS: This Agreement is entered into for the benefit of the parties to this
Agreement only and shall confer no benefits, direct or implied, on any third persons.
The rights granted by this Agreement may not be assigned without the written
consent of the Mayor of the City of Bremerton and the Mayor of the City of Port Orchard.
12. ARBITRATION: Disputes under this Agreement shall be settled through binding
arbitration and the parties agree and stipulate pursuant to MAR 8.1 that the Mandatory Arbitration
Rules for Superior Court shall apply, except Section VIII,Trial De Novo.
13. Consent: Whenever it is provided in this contract that the prior written consent or
approval of either party is required as a condition precedent to any actions,the requested consentorapprovalshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld. When prior consent is sought,failure of the party
to respond in writing within 90 days of the request shall be deemed as the party's consent or
approval. This provision does not apply to requests for amendments of this contract.
14. Emergency Situations: Nothing in this contract shall be deemed to preclude
either party from taking neces sary action to maintain or restore water supply in emergency
situations and such action shall riot be deemed a violation of this contract.
15. No Joint Venture -Individual Liability: This Is not an agreement of joint venture
or partnership. No provision of this contract shall be construed so as to make either party
individually or collectively a partner or joint venture with the other party. Neither party is an agent
of the other. Neither party shall be liable for the acts of the other in any representative capacity
whatsoever.
16_ Complete Agreement: This contract represents the entire agreement between
the parties hereto concerning the subject matter hereof. This contract may not be amended
except as provided herein.
17. Venue, Jurisdiction and Specific Performance: In the event of litigation
between the parties, venue and jurisdiction shall lie with the Kitsap County Superior Court of the
State of Washington. The parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof.
18. Default: in the event of default of any provision of the contract, the non-defaulting
party shalt send written notice tc the other party setting forth the nature of the'default. If the
default Is for a monetary payment due hereunder, the defaulting party shall have thirty(30) daystocurethedefault. In the event of other defaults,the non-defaulting party shall use its best efforts
to cure the default within ninety (90)days. if such default cannot be reasonably cured within such
ninety(90)day period,the non-de:'aulting party shall, upon written request prior to the expiration oftheninety(90)day period be granted an additional sixty(80)days to cure the default.
19. Force Majeure: The time periods for either party's performance under any
provisions of this contract shall be extended for a reasonable period of time when either party's
performance is prevented, in gs:od faith, due to fire, flood, earthquake, lockouts, strikes,
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embargoes, acts of God, war and civil disobedience. If this provision is invoked, the invoking
party agrees to immediately take ail reasonable steps to alleviate, cure, minimize or avoid the
cause preventing such performance, at its sole expense.
20. Successors: This contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties and their successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHERI::OF the parties hereto execute this Agreement this QL.dgi day of
9-admeds,44 `, 20 2_.
CITY OF BREMERTON CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
BY: BY:
ayor Mayor
ATTEST: ATTEST (.4,1/4 Nt4.. re
Clerk Cler
APPR• ! • ORM• APPROV TO
City A'orney ity Aft rney
DEPA-TM/'TAir•PPROVAL:
Director of Public Utilities
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Port Orchard 580 Zone / Bremerton 580 Zone
Plan for
Cooperative Water System Development
This Document provides a plan for cooperative water system development between the
City of Port Orchard and the City of Bremerton. The Cooperative Water System Development
Plan ("The Cooperative Pian") outlined below describes phased water improvements in the Port
Orchard 580 and Bremerton 580 zones which will provide safe, reliable service in an efficient and
cost effective manner. Cooperation between the City of Bremerton and the City of Port Orchard in
the development of their adjacent water systems will result in the following benefits:
A. Reliability and Efficiency of Service-Water resources are finite and vulnerable and
the prudent use and management of these resources can be facilitated by
cooperation among water utilities. Cooperation in the construction, operation and
management of the water systems that serve the Port Orchard 580 and Bremerton
580 zones will:
iII
Improve overall system reliability,
Enhance the manageability of the systems,
Provide opportunities for conjunctive use of water supplies,
Will delay the need to develop new water sources, and
Result in cost efficiencies for both systems
B. DeferraVPhasing of Bremerton Infrastructure - Currently, Bremerton has no
significant system improvements in its 580 zone. To serve the 580 zone,
Bremerton must construct new pumping, storage, transmission and distribution
facilities. Port Orchard has existing storage and transmission mains in its 580
zone. These facilities have excess capacity on an interim basis. The Port Orchard
580 and Bremerton 580 zones can be made hydraulically consistent so that the
excess capacity of the Port Orchard system can be utilized by Bremerton.
Cooperation with Port Orchard will allow phasing of Bremerton system
improvements,deferring capital expenditures and reducing the overall system cost.
C. Sharing of Existing Port Orchard Reservoir Site - Bremerton requires a site for a
future reservoir to serve its 580 zone. Port Orchard owns a site at the regional
topographic high point. The site is large enough to accommodate a future
Bremerton reservoir.
D. Elimination of Duplicate Pump Stations-A portion of the Port Orchard service area
Is too high to be served by the existing Port Orchard 580 zone reservoir. Port
Orchard plans to create a new 660 pressure zone, served by a new pump station,
to serve this high area. A portion of the Bremerton 580 zone is also too high to be
served by its future Bremerton reservoir and service to this area will also require a
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new high pressure zone and pump station. It is logical and cost effective to
coordinate service to these adjacent high areas so that only a single new high
pressure zone and pump station is required.
E. Satisfaction of Port Orchard Water Source Requirements - Port Orchard requires
an additional source of supply to satisfy its 2017 system growth projections. Port
Orchard has applications pending for additional water rights, but the ultimate
disposition of these applications is uncertain. Bremerton has available source of
supply to provide to the City of Port Orchard on a long term, uninterruptible basis.
The Cooperative Plan will be implemented in four phases, as described below, Attached
is a summary chart which provides a quick one page synopsis of the main points of The
Cooperative Plan. Also attached is a map of The Cooperative Plan area (Figure 1) with key
landmarks noted.
For purpose of this Cooperative Plan,a Port Orchard 580 zone ERU connection is defined
as a single family residential connection or, if other than single family, a connection which has an
average daily demand of 290 gpd and a maximum daily demand of 650 gpd, and a Bremerton
580 zone ERU connection is defined as a single family residential connection or, if other than
single family, a connection which has an average daily demand of 202 gpd and a maximum daily -
demand of 392 gpd.
Phase 1
Term:
Phase 1 extends from the present through 923 Port Orchard ERU connections in the Port
Orchard 580 Zone (approximately year 2004) or through 1,260 Bremerton ERU connections, in
the Bremerton 580 Zone, whichever occurs first.
During Phase 1 the 4200 Feigley property will be served by Port Orchard with water
replenished by Bremerton, Phase I of the Northwest Corporate Campus will be served by the
Bremerton system, and the McCormick Woods PUD and McCormick West will be served by the
Port Orchard system.
Phase 1 Water System Plan:
In Phase 1, Bremerton will construct new Pump Station 2A, a new 12 inch transmission
main in Campus Parkway (from pump station 2A to Old Clifton Road) and a new connection
between the Port Orchard and Bremerton systems at Old Clifton Road (termed the Old Clifton
Road connection). Port Orchard will provide up to 1,700 gpm of emergency fireflow for up to 3
hours to the Bremerton system,via the new Old Clifton Road connection. This will defer the need
for Bremerton to construct a separate new storage reservoir in the 580 zone and a separate new
water main in Old Clifton Road. Water will also be supplied from Bremerton to Port Orchard, via
this connection,in the event of a supply emergency in the Port Orchard system.
The 4200 Feigley property Is within the Bremerton service area and its internal water
system will be constructed, owned and operated byBremerton. In Phase 1, the 4200 FeigleyYP
project will water from the existingrlconnectto, and be g Port Orchard 16 inch water main
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in Old Clifton Road. This will defer the need for Bremerton to construct a separate new water
main in Old Clifton Road.
Bremerton will supply water to the Port Orchard system, via the Old Clifton Road
connection, to replenish the water supplied by Port Orchard to the 4200 Feigiey property. Port
Orchard and Bremerton will also replenish and/or reimburse each other for water supplied for
emergency and/or fireflow purposes.
Specific responsibilities in Phase 1 are:
Consistent Pressure Gradient - A consistent pressure gradient between the Bremerton
and Port Orchard systems is required to facilitate cooperative service. Therefore, as part of
Phase 1, Bremerton will adjust its'adjacent water system to a 580 pressure gradient so that it is
consistent with the hydraulic gradient in the Port Orchard system. The adjustment of Bremerton's
hydraulic gradient may require revisions to the design of Bremerton's planned Pump Station 2A.
These revisions are the responsibility of Bremerton. All planning and design revisions necessary
to accomplish the change in hydraulic gradient shall commence upon execution of this agreement
and be completed by January 1, 2002.
Bremerton Pump Station 2A- In Phase 1, Bremerton will construct,operate and maintain
pump station 2A to supply a minimum of 1,600 gpm at a hydraulic gradient of 580 at the PortOrchardreservoir. Pump Station 2A will be equipped with a standby power generator sufficient to
maintain operation of the pump station during a power outage. The pump station will be
completed and operational by July 1, 2002.
12 inch Transmission Main in Campus Parkway - Bremerton will construct, operate and
maintain a 12 inch transmission main in Campus Parkway from Pump Station 2A to the Old
Clifton Road connection with the existing Port Orchard 16 inch water main. This transmission
main shall be completed and operational by July 1, 2002.
Connection between the Bremerton and Port Orchard Systems at Old Clifton Road -
Bremerton will construct a connection (including meter) between the 12 inch transmission main in
Campus Parkway and the existing Port Orchard 16 inch water main in Old Clifton Road (Old
Clifton Road connection). The meter shall be capable of measuring the flow of water both from
Bremerton to Port Orchard and from Port Orchard to Bremerton. The specific design and method
of operation of the connection/meter shall be approved by both Port Orchard and Bremerton prior
to installation. Construction and maintenance of the connection/meter is the responsibility of
Bremerton but the cost of construction, operation and maintenance will be shared equally by both
Port Orchard and Bremerton. The connection shall be completed and operational by July 1,2002.
Port Orchard and Bremerton shall work together to secure Washington State Department
of Health and Washington State Department of Ecology approval of the connection. If
amendments to water system plan documents are required these shall be completed by each
system at Its own expense. If additional specific studies/designs are required to secure approval
of the connection these shall be completed as agreed to and the cost shared equally by both Port
Orchard and Bremerton.
Fireflow for Northwest Corporate Campus- Fireflow for the Northwest Corporate Campus
is reported by Bremerton to be 1,700 gpm for 3 hours. Port Orchard has approximately 306,000
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gallons of available storage in its existing reservoir which allows Port Orchard to provide up to
1,700 gpm of fireflow for 3 hours to the Bremerton system (at a minimum hydraulic gradient of
540). With Port Orchard supplying 1,700 gpm fireflow, Bremerton need not supply any firefiow
directly from Pump Station 2A. If the fireflow requirement at Northwest Corporate Campus
increases above 1,700 gpm due to unforeseen circumstances, Bremerton will supply the fireflow
amount above 1,700 gpm.
Port Orchard's supply of 1,700 gpm for 3 hours for fireflow is contingent on the approval of
the local fire district and the Washington State Department of Health to allow standby and fireflow
storage to utilize the same volume (in the Port Orchard 580 reservoir). Port Orchard and
Bremerton will work together to secure these approvals.
Service to 4200 Feigley Property- Bremerton will construct a connection (including meter)
between the 4200 Feigley water system and the existing Port Orchard 16 inch water main in Old
Clifton Road (Feigley connection). The meter shall be capable of measuring the flow of water
from the Port Orchard system to the 4200 Feigley system. The specific design and method of
operation of the connection/meter shall be approved by both Port Orchard and Bremerton prior to
installation. Construction, operation, maintenance and all associated costs of the connection
meter Is the responsibility of Bremerton.
660 Pressure Zone - Port Orchard will create a 660 pressure zone by designing,
constructing, operating and maintaining a new pump station at the 580 reservoir site. The 660
pump station will be designed and constructed to service area in both Port Orchard and
Bremerton. The 660 pump station will be designed to supply domestic demands and fireflow, in
accordance with applicable state regulations. The 660 pump station will be equipped with a
standby power generator sufficient to maintain operation of the pump station during a power
outage, in accordance with applicable state regulations. Design and construction of the 660 pump
station, and implementation of the 660 zone, will begin at a future date to be agreed on by
Bremerton and Port Orchard. Design of the 660 pump station, the 660 zone boundaries, the
number of connections to be served and required tireflow will be approved by both Port Orchard
and Bremerton prior to implementation.
The cost of design and construction of the 660 pump station will be shared by Bremerton and
Port Orchard on a pro-rata basis, based on the total number of ERU connections within the 660
zone. Distribution mains within the 660 zone will generally be the individual responsibility of Port
Orchard and Bremerton, depending on which service area they serve. The cost of shared
distribution facilities in the 660 zone, if any, will be shared by Bremerton and Port Orchard on a
pro-rata basis based on the total number of ERU connections served by the facility,
Water supplied from the 660 pump station to the Bremerton service area will be metered.
The specific design and method of operation of the connection/meter shall be approved by both
Port Orchard and Bremerton prior to Installation. Construction, operation, maintenance and all
associated costs of this connection/meter is the responsibility of Bremerton. Bremerton will supply
water to the Port Orchard system, via the Old Clifton Road connection, to replenish the water
supplied by Port Orchard to the Bremerton service area within the 660 zone, including domestic,
fireflow and emergency supply.
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Phase 2
Term:
Phase 2 extends from 923 Port Orchard ERU connections in the Port Orchard 580 Zone
approximately year 2004) through 1,500 Port Orchard ERU connections (approximately year
2007) or through 3,350 Bremerton ERU connections in the Bremerton 580 Zone, whichever
occurs first.
Phase 2 Water System Plan:
In Phase 2, Bremerton will provide a long term, uninterruptible source of supply to the Port
Orchard system of up to 285 ac.-ft. on a yearly basis, at a maximum rate not to exceed 350 gpm.
This supply is in addition to water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard for service of the 4200
Feigley property,the 660 zone or for emergency purposes. This source of supply will be provided
by upgrading the capacity of Bremerton Pump Station 2A(unless it was oversized in Phase 1).
In Phase 2, Port Orchard will continue to provide up to 1,700 gpm of emergency fireflow
for up to 3 hours to the Bremerton system at a minimum hydraulic gradient of 540, via the OldCliftonroadconnection, and Port Orchard will continue to supply water to 4200 Feigley via the
Feigley connection,deferring Bremerton transmission main and storage improvements. In Phase2waterwillalsobesuppliedbetweenthesystems, via the Old Clifton Road connection, in the
event of a water supply emergency in either system.
Specific responsibilities during Phase 2 are:
Bremerton Pump Station 2A - In Phase 2, Bremerton will upgrade the capacity of Pump
Station 2A to accommodate the supply of a maximum of 350 gpm to the Port Orchard water
system. All incremental costs associated with the required capacity upgrades to Pump Station 2A
will be the responsibility of Port Orchard. The pump station capacity upgrades will be completed
and operational within one year of Port Orchard's request, in writing, that the source be made
available, but no sooner than January 1, 2004.
12 inch Transmission Main in Campus Parkway- If the supply of an additional 350 gpm to
the Port Orchard system requires upgrading the capacity of transmission mains in Campus
Parkway, the cost of these upgrades will be the responsibility of Port Orchard. However,
Bremerton will cooperate with Port Orchard to minimize the need for transmission main upgrades
by managing its system as efficiently as possible, including utilizing distribution mains as
transmission facilities where feasible.
Bremerton Uninterruptible Supply to Port Orchard - Beginning in Phase 2, Bremerton will
provide a uninterruptible source of supply to the Port Orchard 580 Zone of up to a maximum of
285 ac.-ft. on a yearly basis, at a maximum rate not to exceed 350 gpm, via the Campus Parkway
or reservoir site connection, as applicable. This supply is in addition to water supplied by
Bremerton to Port Orchard for service of the 4200 Felgley property, 660 zone or for emergency
purposes. The water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard will be delivered at a minimum
hydraulic gradient of 580(at the 580 reservoir).
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The water supplied by Bremerton to Port Orchard shall be firm and uninterruptible until
such future time as Port Orchard may secure new water rights to replace the Bremerton supply.
Port Orchard agrees to make diligent, continuous, best efforts to acquire water rights to replace
the Bremerton supply. Nothing in this Agreement shall abrogate Port Orchard's obligation to
provide its water supply needs through its own sources at the earliest possible date. Bremerton
agrees that if new water rights are not secured, the water supplied by Bremerton will continue
indefinitely. For purposes of this Agreement Port Orchard is a wholesale customer of the City of
Bremerton and will make no claim to any Bremerton water right.
Bremerton will coordinate its operation and maintenance of pump station 2A so that
interruptions, if any, in water supplied to Port Orchard occur during tow water use periods.
Regulatory Approvals - Port Orchard and Bremerton shall work together to secure
Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Ecology approval
of Bremerton's supply to Port Orchard, If amendments to the water system plan documents are
required these shall be completed by each system at their own expense. If additional specific
studies/designs are required to secure approval these shall be completed as agreed to and the
cost shared equally by both Port Orchard and Bremerton.
Phase 3
Term:
Phase 3 extends from 1,500 Port Orchard ERU connections in the Port Orchard 580 Zone
approximately year 2007) through 2835 Port Orchard ERU connections in the 580 Zone (full
buildout - approximately year 2018) pr through 3,350 Bremerton ERU connections in the
Bremerton 580 Zone,whichever occurs first.
Phase 3 Water System Plan:
After approximately 1,500+I- ERU connections in the Port Orchard 580 Zone,the existing
Port Orchard 16 inch main in Old Clifton Road may not have sufficient capacity to supply fireflow
to the Bremerton system. In Phase 3 Bremerton will construct a permanent transmission main in
Old Clifton Road from Campus Parkway to the Port Orchard reservoir and 4200 Feigley will be
disconnected from the Port Orchard 16 inch main and served from this new Bremerton main. In
Phase 3 the connection between the Port Orchard and Bremerton systems at Old Clifton Road
will be relocated to the Port Orchard reservoir site (termed the reservoir connection).
In Phase 3, Port Orchard will continue to provide up to 1,700 gpm of emergency fireflow
for up to 3 hours to the Bremerton system at a minimum gradient of 540, via the reservoir
connection,deferring the need for Bremerton to construct a separate new storage reservoir in the
580 zone.
During Phase 3, Port Orchard will construct a second reservoir on Its existing reservoir site
to satisfy its growth requirements in its 580 zone. Port Orchard will coordinate the design of this
second reservoir with Bremerton so that space is available at the Port Orchard site for a future
Bremerton reservoir(s).
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Specific responsibilities during Phase 3 are:
Bremerton 12 inch Transmission Main in Old Clifton Road - Bremerton will construct,
operate and maintain a 12 inch transmission main in Old Clifton Road from Campus Parkway to a
connection with the Port Orchard water system at the Port Orchard reservoir site (reservoir
connection). The transmission main will be completed and operational within 1 year of Port
Orchard's request,in writing, that the main be constructed, but no sooner than 2007.
If Bremerton's long term supply of 350 gpm to the Port Orchard system requires upgrading
the capacity of the Bremerton transmission main in Old Clifton Road, the cost of this upgrade will
be the responsibility of Port Orchard. However, Bremerton will cooperate with Port Orchard to
minimize the need for transmission main upgrades by managing its system as efficiently as
possible,including utilizing distribution mains as transmission facilities where feasible.
Relocation of the Connection between the Bremerton and Port Orchard Systems - As an
element of the installation of its transmission main in Old Clifton Road, Bremerton will relocate the
Old Clifton Road connection and meter to the Port Orchard reservoir site (reservoir connection),
The specific design and method of operation of the connection/meter relocation shall be approved
by both Port Orchard and Bremerton prior to installation. installation and maintenance of the
connection/meter at the reservoir site is the responsibility of Bremerton, but the cost of installation,
operation and maintenance will be shared equally by both Port Orchard and Bremerton. The
construction schedule for relocation of the connection/meter shall be coordinated with Port
Orchard to avoid disruptions in supply to Port Orchard.
Regulatory Approvals - Port Orchard and Bremerton shall work together to secure
Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Ecology approval
of the connection relocation. If amendments to the water system plan documents are required
these shall be completed by each system at their own expense. If additional specific
studies/designs are required to secure approval these shall be completed as agreed to and the
cost shared equally by both Port Orchard and Bremerton.
Phase 4
Term:
There is no specific timetable for the start of Phase 4. Phase 4 begins when Bremerton
requires separate standby storage in its 580 Zone and/or when separation of the Port Orchard
and Bremerton systems is desired by either City,whichever occurs first.
Phase 4 Water System Plan:
In Phase 4, the Bremerton and Port Orchard systems will be functionally separated.
Bremerton will construct separate storage reservoir(s) on the Port Orchard reservoir site(s) and a
separate distribution main in Old Clifton Road(if necessary). In Phase 4 Bremerton will provide its
own fireflow. Port Orchard will provide space within its reservoir site to Bremerton for a reservoir,
when requested to do so by Bremerton.
Specific responsibilities during Phase 4 are:
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Bremerton Storage Reservoir(s) to be located on the Port Orchard Reservoir Site(s) (Tax
Parcel Nos.0723-011-006-20 and 0823-012-001-20) -Port Orchard will make land available on its
reservoir site(s) for Bremerton to construct, operate and maintain a separate storage reservoir or
reservoirs to serve the Bremerton 580 zone. The exact location of the Bremerton reservoir(s)will
be determined by mutual agreement prior to construction. Title for the land on which the
Bremerton reservoir(s) are built will remain with Port Orchard. Port Orchard will grant a
permanent easement to allow Bremerton to construct, maintain and operate the reservoir(s) and
associated water mains and appurtenances on the site in perpetuity,at no cost to Bremerton.
Each party shall be responsible for the cost of construction,site restoration, operation and
maintenance of its own reservoirs and water system Infrastructure on the reservoir site(s). After
construction of the Bremerton reservoir, the cost of routine maintenance of the reservoir grounds
and access roads will be shared equally by Bremerton and Port Orchard.
Due to uncertainties regarding future land use and sensitive area codes, Port Orchard will
not warrant that any specific area, size or shape of land will be available for use by.Bremerton.
However, from the date of this agreement Port Orchard will coordinate with Bremerton regarding
its future space requirements prior to constructing any additional infrastructure on the site(s).
Separation of the Bremerton and Port Orchard Systems - Separation of the Bremerton
and Port Orchard systems and/or restoration of both systems to a permanent configuration may
require the removal and/or relocation of temporary piping,valving meters, etc., the addition of new
connections at the reservoir site, etc. The cost of these miscellaneous adjustments will be shared
equally between Bremerton and Port Orchard unless it is clearly demonstrated that the work is for
the benefit of a particular system.
Monitoring of Supplied Water
All water supply delivered as described in this plan shall be measured by the supplying
utility using electronic metering equipment of a type which is agreeable to each utility. Meters
shall be read and metering results shall be reported to the receiving utility on a monthly basis, or
at such frequency as may otherwise be agreed to by the parties. The metering equipment shall
be furnished, installed, maintained, and calibrated by the receiving utility, as specified below.
Calibration shall be done at least once every three (3) years and a copy of calibration results
submitted to the supplying utility. Both utilities shall have access to and be permitted to install and
maintain its own monitoring and recording system at its own expense.
4200 Felgley meter- For this connection Port Orchard is the supplying utility and
Bremerton is the receiving utility.
660 Zone meter - For this connection Port Orchard is the supplying utility and
Bremerton is the receiving utility.
Old Clifton Road connection and/or Reservoir connection meters - For these
connections Bremerton is the supplying utility and Port Orchard is the receiving
utility. However, Bremerton will be responsible for furnishing, installing,
maintaining,and calibrating the metering equipment for these connections, and the
cost shall be shared Jointly.
o95560.1842.doc Page 8 of 11
December 17.2001
Page B-15 of 19
In the event any meter fails to register, or it registers incorrectly, the Water Utility Billing
Department for the supplying utility shall estimate the amount of water delivered for the period
during which such meter failed to register by taking an average of the total deliveries of water
through such meter for the preceding two months in which water was delivered.
Each utility shall install, operate, and maintain isolation valves and related facilities on their
respective water mains at the point where those mains are interconnected. Each utility shall
cooperate with the other utility in coordinating the operation of the isolation valves and related
facilities for the purposes of this Agreement.
o95560.1842.doc Page 9 of 11
December 17.2001
Page B-16 of 19
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ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
For
Cooperative Water System Development
In the
Port Orchard 580 Zone/Bremerton 580 Zone
This Addendum No. I amends the Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") entered into
between the City of Bremerton, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Bremerton,"
and the City of Port Orchard, hereinafter referred to as "Pott Orchard" executed on December
26, 2001, and
WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to modify the responsibilities of each party with
respect to the agreed upon provision of water; NOW THEREFORE
All provisions in the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except as expressly
modified by this document.
For valuable consideration and by mutual consent of the parties, the modifications to the
Agreement are as follows:
I.
1. Amend Section 4. entitled "Water Supply" as follows:
Delete the section titled "4200 Feigley Property" in its entirety and replace it with the
following;
Bremerton West 580 Zone Supply
Port Orchard agrees to supply water for domestic use and fireflow to the Bremerton West
580 pressure zone via its 16 inch water main in Old Clifton Road, until such time as a
separate Bremerton storage reservoir is constructed and operational. Fireflow
rates/volumes and service pressures supplied by Port Orchard will be a minimum of
1,700 gpm for three hours at a minimum gradient of 540 feet at the connection.
Bremerton agrees to supply water to Port Orchard,via its connection to the 16 inch Port
Orchard watetutain in Clifton Road(Old Clifton Road connection),to replenish the water
supplied by Port Orchard to the Bremerton West 580 pressure zone. The water supplied
by Bremerton to Port Orchard will be delivered at a minimum hydraulic gradient of 580.
The volume of water supplied by Port Orchard to the Bremerton West 580 pressure zone
shall be replenished by Bremerton on a continuous basis, or as otherwise agreed to.
Distribution piping, as required by the City of Bremerton, will be extended by others
from Port Orchard's water main in Old Clifton Road. Connection locations and details
require approval from the City of Port Orchard. Master meters will be installed at the
point of connection. Domestic meters will be installed and maintained by the City of
Bremerton, or as otherwise agreed to, and be billed directly to the customer.
Addendum No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement 1 June 18,2004
Page B-18 of 19
2. Transmission Main:
Delete all references in the agreement to the City of Bremerton "12-inch transmission
main" and replace them with "16-inch transmission main".
3. Plan for Cooperative water System Development
Amend the section entitled"Monitoring of Supplied Water"on page 8 of 11 as follows:
Delete "4200 Feigley meter — For this connection Port Orchard is the supplying utility
and Bremerton is the receiving utility." and replace it with the following:
West 580 Zone supply Meters - For these connections Port Orchard is the supplying
utility and Bremerton is the receiving utility."
The parties whose names appear represent that they are authorized to enter into a contract
amendment that is binding on the parties of this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum 1. to the Agreement on the
day fully executed below.
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DATE: DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roger A. Lubovich
Bremerton City Attorney
ATTEST: ATTE •
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Addendum No. Ito Interlocal Agreement 2 June 18,2004
Page B-19 of 19
EXHIBIT C
PURCHASED ASSETS
1. Tax Parcel 082301-2-001-2005 consisting of 4.63 acres;
2. 0.45 MG storage reservoir located on the parcel noted above;
3. 6,900 feet of 16"ductile iron Transmission Main located in the Right of Way of Old Clifton
Road between the 0.45 MG Reservoir and the intersection of Old Clifton Road and
McCormick Woods Drive;
4. 330 feet of 8" ductile iron Water Main, a Mueller Fire Hydrant, a 3/4" domestic meter, a 1-
1/2" irrigation meter, and a 2" meter to the Splash Pad all located within McCormick
Village Park.
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DEED OF CONVEYANCE
When recorded return to:
City of Bremerton
Attn. City Clerk
345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton WA 98337
DEED OF CONVEYANCE
Grantor: City of Port Orchard, a Washington municipal corporation
Grantee: City of Bremerton, a Washington municipal corporation
Abbreviated Legal: Resultant Parcel A of Boundary Line Adjustment Recorded Under
Auditor's File No. 3031737
Assessor's Tax Parcel Number: 082301-2-001-2005
THE GRANTOR, City of Port Orchard, a municipal corporation of the first class ("Port
Orchard"),hereby transfers,conveys and sells to the GRANTEE,City of Bremerton,a Washington
municipality ("Bremerton"), the assets of Port Orchard identified as the "Purchased Assets"
pursuant to, and as more particularly described as:
1. Tax parcel#082301-2-001-2005 (conveyed via Exhibit E—Quit Claim Deed)and the 0.45
MG Reservoir located on said parcel valued at $434,000;
2. 6900' of Ductile Iron Water Main (Transmission Main) located in the Right-of-Way on
Old Clifton Road between the Reservoir and McCormick Woods Drive valued at$345,000;
3. 330' of 8" Ductile Iron Water Main (Distribution Main), a Mueller Fire Hydrant, a 3/4"
Domestic Water Meter, a 1-1/2" Irrigation Water Meter, and a 2" Water Meter serving the
Splash Pad all located within the McCormick Village Park and valued at $25,000.
Port Orchard hereby warrants and defends the conveyance of the Purchased Assets made to
Bremerton, and its assigns, against all and every person and persons whomsoever lawfully
claiming the same. The City of Port Orchard makes no warranty as to the condition of the
Purchased Assets. The City of Bremerton has had the opportunity to inspect the Purchased Assets
and accepts the Purchased Assets, "as is, where is."
Port Orchard and Bremerton have hereunto set their hand and seals effective as of
day of 20 .
CITY OF BREMERTON CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
By: By:
its: Mayor its: Mayor
Date: Date:
Deed of Conveyance Page 1 of 2
Approved as to form: Attest:
Bremerton City Attorney City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Attorney for Port Orchard
Deed of Conveyance Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT E
QUIT CLAIM DEED
When recorded return to:
City of Bremerton
Attn. City Clerk
345 6t11 Street, Suite 600
Bremerton WA 98337
QUIT CLAIM DEED
Grantor: City of Port Orchard, a Washington municipal corporation
Grantee: City of Bremerton, a Washington municipal corporation
Abbreviated Legal: Resultant Parcel A of Boundary Line Adjustment Recorded Under
Auditor's File No. 3031737
Assessor's Tax Parcel Number: 082301-2-001-2005
THE GRANTOR City of Port Orchard, a municipal corporation in Kitsap County, Washington for
and in consideration of valuable consideration as described under the Agreement For Purchase and
Sale of Assets of West 580 Zone Reservoir executed by the parties on November 20,2019 in hand
paid, conveys and quit claims to the City of Bremerton, a municipal corporation in Kitsap County,
Washington, the following described real estate, situated in the County of Kitsap, State of
Washington together with all after acquired title of the grantor(s)herein:
RESULTANT PARCEL A OF BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO.
3031737;THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 8,TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH,RANGE 1 EAST,W.M.,KITSAP COUNTY,WASHINGTON,LYING
NORTHWESTERLY OF FIEGLEY ROAD SW AND OLD CLIFTON ROAD SW(COUNTY ROAD NO.234)
AND LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF OLD CLIFTON ROAD SW(ALDER ROAD);EXCEPT THAT
PORTION THEREOF DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8;THENCE Sl*55'45 W,
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER,A DISTANCE OF 330.14 FEET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 330.14 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE
CONTINUIING S1*55'45 W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QURTER OF SAID SECTION
8,A DISTANCE OF 412.36 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN OF OLD
CLIFTON ROAD;THENCE N42*51'37 E,ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN,A DISTANCE OF 306.20
FEET;THENCE N47*08'23 W A DISTANCE OF 140.10 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A 95.00 FOOT
RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT;THENCE NORTHWESTERLY(CLOCKWISE)ALONG SAID CURVE,
THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 49*04'08 E,AN ARC DISTANCE OF 81.36 FEET;THENCE N1*55'45 E
A DISTANCE OF 18.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 330.13 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8;THENCE N88*34'43 W,ALONG SAID
SOUTH LINE,A DISTANCE OF 62.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO A NON-
EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS,EGRESS AND UTILITIES PURPOSES OVER,UNDER,ACROSS
AND THROUGH A STRIP OF LAND 35.0 FEET IN WIDTH,THE SOUTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY
LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8;THENCE Sl*55'45 W,
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER,A DISTANCE OF 742.50 FEET TO THE
NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN OF OLD CLIFTON ROAD;THENCE N42*51'37 E,ALONG
Quit Claim Deed Page 1 of 3
SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN,A DISTANCE OF 306.20 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF
SAID DESCRIBED LINE;THENCE N47*08'23 W A DISTANCE OF 140.10 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A
95.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT;THENCE NORTHWESTERLY(CLOCKWISE)ALONG
SAIDCURVE,THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 49*04'08 E,AN ARC DISTANCE OF 81.36 FEET;
THENCE N1*55'45 E A DISTANCE OF 18.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 330.13 FEET OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8 AND THE
TERMINUS OF SAID DESCRIBED LINE;THE NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY LINE OF SAID STRIP
SHALL BE PROLONGED OF SHORTENED,AS THE CASE MAY REQUIRE,TO INTERSECT THE
NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY MARGIN OF OLD CLIFTON ROAD AND TO TERMINATE AT THE
SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 330.13 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8.ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT F
DATED this day of 20 .
THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, a municipal corporation
By:
Its: Mayor
Quit Claim Deed Page 2 of 3
ATTEST:
Port Orchard City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney for Port Orchard
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
COUNTY OF KITSAP
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Mr. Rob Putaansuu is the person
who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath
stated that he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Mayor of Port
Orchard to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the
instrument.
Dated:20
print or type name)
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
State of Washington, residing at:
My Commission expires:
Quit Claim Deed Page 3 of 3
Published for
July 1
Council Meeting
Item 5
Mayor’s Report
Mayor’s Report –July 1, 2026MAYOR’S REPORT
July 1, 2026
City staff and community volunteers removed nuisance vegetation and debris from the
swimming beach and fishing pier on June 24.
Kitsap Lake Park Beach Clean Up
Kitsap Lake Park Ribbon Cutting
On June 26, community members, elected officials, staff, and partners came together to celebrate the
completion of the improvements at Kitsap Lake Park. We encourage everyone to visit Kitsap Lake Park,
explore the recent improvements, and enjoy one of Bremerton's beautiful waterfront destinations.
Thanks to Council Members Jennifer
Chamberlin and Michael Goodnow for
arranging Pride Flag ceremonies on June 26!
The ceremonies brought together community
members, friends, City employees, and
elected officials in a celebration of inclusion,
acceptance, and belonging.
These events serve as a powerful reminder of
Bremerton's dedication to fostering a
community that celebrates and embraces
people of all backgrounds. It was a
memorable occasion and an important
milestone in our City's history.
Celebrating Pride Month
June 27: Historic signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Suquamish Tribe and the
United States Navy regarding the Navy's proposed Multi -Mission Dry Dock (M2D2) project at
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) in Bremerton.
Suquamish Tribe & US Navy Signing
Signing photo from Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Ships photo from Seattle Times
Have a safe and fun Fourth of July!
Published for
July 1
Council Meeting
Item 6
Councilmember Reports
Council District Updates
July 1, 2026
City Council Regular Business Meeting
City Council District 1 (3 slides)
Includes the areas surrounding:
•Tracyton Beach
•Lions Park
•Blueberry Park
•Stephenson Canyon
•Pine Road
•Part of Wheaton Way bounded by Sylvan Way
Jennifer Chamberlin (2026-29)
jennifer.chamberlin@bremertonwa.gov
January 2025
June 2026
The Problem with Pine Road
The Problem with Pine Road
June 2026
January 2025
City Council District 2 (1 slide)
Includes:
•Bataan Park and Eastpark Nature Area
(Madrona Trails)
•Areas along the Wheaton Way corridor
bounded at the north by Riddell Road
Denise Frey (2024-27)
2026 Council Vice President
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
City Council District 5 (2 slides)
Includes the area next to:
•Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
•Charleston
•Forest Ridge Park with the district bounded
by 11th Street
Michael Goodnow (2026-29)
michael.goodnow@bremertonwa.gov
City Council District 6 (no slides)
Includes:
•Anderson Cove
•Lilian A. and James Walker Park
•Marine Drive
•Madrona Point
•Commercial and residential areas along 11th
Street
Anna Mockler (2024-27)
anna.mockler@bremertonwa.gov
City Council District 7 (no slides)
Includes:
•Kitsap Lake Park
•NAD Park
•Pendergast Regional Park
•A portion of Kitsap Way
•The area reaching south towards Gorst.
•Providing boundaries for the district are
the Kitsap County neighborhoods called
West Hills and Navy Yard City.
Rick Tift (2026-29)
rick.tift@bremertonwa.gov
City Council District 4 (3 slides)
Includes the neighborhoods near:
•Downtown
•Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
•Olympic College
•Kiwanis Park
Jane Rebelowski (2024-27)
2026 Council President
jane.rebelowski@bremertonwa.gov
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 14
Budget: $100
AV: 5,000
Tax: $20
AV: 5,000
Tax: $20
AV: 5,000
Tax: $20
AV: 5,000
Tax: $20
AV: 5,000
Tax: $20
Total AV: 25,000
Tax rate: $4 per 1,000 AV
Tax Shift Example
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 15
Budget: $100
AV: 5,000
Tax: $25
AV: 2,000
Tax: $10
AV: 7,000
Tax: $35
AV: 1,000
Tax: $5
AV: 5,000
Tax: $25
Total AV: 20,000
Tax rate: $5 per 1,000 AV
Tax Shift Example
The Bremerton City Council wants to hear from you before the City
begins preparing for the
2027–2028 Biennial Budget.
Your feedback will help Councilmembers better understand the
services, programs, and priorities that matter most to the community.
Community Budget Priorities
Survey is Open!
The survey should take no more than 10
minutes and will remain open through
July 10.
Published for
July 1
Council Meeting
Item 7
Community Comment
From:kim siebens
To:Legal
Cc:City Clerk; City Council; Andrea Spencer; Garrett Jackson; Jeneise Briggs; Greg Wheeler;
Randallcasework@mail.house.gov; GovernorBoardsandCommissions@gov.wa.gov; eluho@eluho.wa.gov;
media@aclu.org
Subject:Concerns Regarding Legal Classification of Pallet Shelter Project
Date:Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:11:59 AM
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Dear City of Bremerton Legal Representatives,
(City clerk can you please confirm receipt that the city received this email? Please include this
in the public record and upcoming agenda packet as well. Thank you!)
I am Kimmy Siebens, a resident of Bremerton and founder of The Bremerton Homeless
Community Coalition, and I am forwarding a formal comment I recently submitted to Garrett
Jackson and the Bremerton Planning Commission regarding the Bremerton Housing
Authority’s Pallet shelter project. I want to ensure you are fully aware of this situation, as it
poses significant fiscal and legal implications for our city.
Bremerton is currently relying on an outdated, conflicting definition in its local municipal
code that categorizes Pallet structures as "temporary outdoor encampments." However,
Washington state courts and the Growth Management Hearings Board have established that
state law preempts local definitions. When state law (such as RCW 35.21.686, SB 5383, and
HB 2266) defines Pallet shelters as emergency housing, the city must defer to this definition
and permit it by right in the hotel zone.
Continuing to apply local definitions to circumvent state law exposes Bremerton to severe
legal liabilities, Growth Management Act violations, and potential revocation of state
infrastructure funding. I urge your office to intervene and advise the DCD to realign its
definitions with state statutory mandates immediately. This will protect our taxpayers from the
steep financial consequences of an entirely avoidable lawsuit.
Furthermore, I want to highlight that several nearby cities have faced litigation due to similar
misclassifications, leading to costly outcomes. I can provide case studies that detail these
instances and their repercussions. This underscores the importance of doing the right thing
from the outset to avoid unnecessary legal battles and protect our community's resources.
Time is of the essence, as our city stands to lose over $1 million in ARPA funding for this
project if delays continue. The current barriers could not only risk expiration of these vital
funds but may also leave the city vulnerable to future litigation due to potential
mismanagement of taxpayer money. Ensuring that this project moves forward in alignment
with state law is imperative for both fiscal responsibility and the welfare of our community.
The decisions made in this matter will significantly impact our community’s future. I hope to
see a proactive stance taken.
Sincerely,
Kimmy Siebens
RN
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From: Kim <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
Date: June 14, 2026 at 2:19:11 PM PDT
To: garrett.jackson@bremertonwa.gov
Subject: Support for Bremerton Housing Authority's Request
Dear Garrett Jackson & Members of the Bremerton Planning Commission,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my strong support for
the Bremerton Housing Authority's request to create an environment conducive to
moving forward with their pallet shelter project. This initiative is long overdue
and has the potential to save many lives in our community.
Over the years, we have observed what appears to be expedited services and
streamlined permitting for projects in opportunity zones, as highlighted in a recent
letter sent to Governor Bob Ferguson from the county, assuring him that
Bremerton would be streamlining these processes. However, as residents of
Bremerton, we often see significant pushback when it comes to providing
assistance to our more impoverished and marginalized populations.
Washington State law classifies pallet shelters as permanent, not temporary
encampments. It is troubling to witness cities creating hurdles in this process,
such as Bremerton continuing to classify pallet shelters as temporary in local
definitions rather than permanent, as the state has done to help alleviate this issue.
It’s also disheartening to see developers invoking the name of the poor to build in
opportunity zones while promising affordable housing that never seems to
materialize; their projects often proceed without the same scrutiny.
State laws addressing these issues include SB 5383 and RCW 35.21.686, whose
provisions and related policy clarify and authorize tiny/pallet‑type communities as
permanent housing. A newer law, HB 2266, further limits local tactics that can
delay or block shelter, transitional, emergency, and permanent supportive housing
projects.
Bremerton has many residents living on modest incomes, with the agenda packet
indicating that the average income is approximately $74,000 per year. Ensuring
housing options are accessible and affordable for all socioeconomic groups—not
just the wealthy—is therefore essential.
I understand the agenda packet raises concerns that this request might appear to
benefit one person or entity; however, that perspective is short‑sighted — the
proposed shelter and partnering agencies will make the community better for
hundreds, if not thousands, of people, and by providing a safe, stable place to go
they will reduce EMS calls, hospitalizations, criminal justice and jail costs, and
fire responses, producing better community health outcomes and long‑term public
cost savings.
Please recommend that Bremerton allow these changes so reputable agencies can
move forward with proven solutions that serve our most vulnerable neighbors.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
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/
2018 Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Coalition Volunteer of the Year
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDbAVzCNx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
2022 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.
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/
2026 University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Martin Luther King
Jr. Tribute Awardee
https://equity.uwmedicine.org/martin-luther-king-jr-tribute/
From:Garrett Jackson
To:City Council; kim siebens
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Subject:RE: HB 2266 and the Bremerton Housing Authority Shelter Project (Kimmy Siebens)
Date:Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:18:40 AM
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Ms. Siebens,
To ensure the most current and accurate information is available, please note, this
month the Washington State Department of Commerce published a June 2026 Chapter
232, Laws of 2026 (HB 2266): STEP Siting and Permitting review of current requirements.
The screenshot below from the Department of Commerce presentation reiterates that
cities are not required to permit temporary structures as emergency housing/shelters.
The City of Bremerton does currently permit these types of structures on a temporary
basis pursuant to BMC 20.46.090. Per our previous correspondence, both the 183-day
Temporary Encampment Permit and extended 3-Year Temporary Encampment Permit
offered by the City of Bremerton are more permissive than standards established per
RCW 35.21.915, and allow more than all other cities within Kitsap County.
Respectfully,
Garrett Jackson
Planning Manager
(360) 473 - 5289
Mailing Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 100
Physical Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:25 AM
To: kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
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<Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jeneise Briggs <Jeneise.Briggs@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Legal
<Legal@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; City Clerk <City.Clerk@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Andrea Spencer
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Subject: RE: HB 2266 and the Bremerton Housing Authority Shelter Project
Ms. Siebens,
Thank you for your follow‑up and for continuing to stay engaged on this topic. As pending
code amendments are being considered, Staff’s intent is to ensure elected officials and
the public have accurate information so informed decisions can be made. I want to
highlight a few key points that were included in the previous email:
Washington State Department of Commerce. HB 2266 regulates STEP Housing,
which does not include tents, pallet shelters, or other temporary accommodations
that are not compliant with Building Code and other standards. Cities may elect to
allow pallet shelters and tents but are not required to. I encourage you to review
the responses provided by the Department of Commerce for additional clarity.
STEP Housing. The City allows Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive
Housing in any zones where residential dwelling units or hotels are permitted.
Indoor Emergency Shelters and Indoor Emergency Housing are allowed in zones
where hotels are currently permitted.
As shared in the Staff presentation at the June 15th Planning Commission meeting and
associated Workshop Packet, an Indoor Emergency Shelter would be permitted at the
Sheridan Road site under current Bremerton code. An Indoor Emergency Shelter, or
other form of STEP Housing, must meet Building Code and other regulations. To recap
my previous email, the City’s current code allows: a 183‑day Temporary Encampment
Permit in any zoning district, a renewable 3‑year Temporary Encampment in many zoning
districts, and STEP Housing consistent with state law. Overall, the City’s allowances,
especially the 183‑day and 3‑year encampment permits, are currently more flexible and
permissive than what is required under RCW 35.21.915 and exceed what any other city
in Kitsap County permits.
Respectfully,
Garrett Jackson
Planning Manager
(360) 473 - 5289
Mailing Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 100
Physical Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
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<greg.wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jeneise Briggs <jeneise.briggs@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Legal
<legal@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; City Clerk <city.clerk@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Andrea Spencer
<andrea.spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov;
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Subject: Re: HB 2266 and the Bremerton Housing Authority Shelter Project
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City Clerk,
I am writing to request that the attached email be included in the next city council
agenda packet. Additionally, please confirm receipt of this email.
Thank you for your assistance!
Dear Garrett,
Thank you for your response and for sharing the correspondence from the
Department of Commerce. However, I believe there is a critical distinction that needs
to be addressed. Please share all of our correspondence with the City of Bremerton
Planning Commission as well.
The Commerce Department's letter discusses whether cities are required to allow
non-building-code-compliant structures (such as tents and pallets) under the STEP
housing definitions. While I understand the city's interpretation of that guidance, this
does not address my primary concern regarding House Bill 2266.
HB 2266 (RCW 35.21.683) specifically requires cities to allow shelters in any zones
where hotels or residential dwelling units are permitted. My understanding is that the
Bremerton Housing Authority's proposal involves emergency shelter, which falls
under the mandatory provisions of HB 2266, not the discretionary provisions
regarding temporary encampments or non-code-compliant structures discussed in the
Commerce letter.
Additionally, while you reference HB 2266 in support of the city's actions, it's
important to clarify that the law mandates cities to allow shelters in zones designated
for hotels or residential units. This requirement suggests that the city cannot deny or
substantially delay the application based solely on the provisions you outlined
regarding temporary encampments, which are discretionary and not applicable/"not
germane" in this case.
Could you please clarify whether the proposed site is zoned to allow hotels or
residential dwelling units? If it is, under what authority does the city believe it can
deny or substantially delay this application, considering the requirements of RCW
35.21.683 and the more recent amendments outlined in HB 2266?
I appreciate your commitment to transparency and look forward to your clarification
on these points. Again, as a friendly reminder, please include this correspondence in
the record for Planning Commission consideration.
Respectfully,
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/
2018 Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Coalition Volunteer of the Year
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDbAVzCNx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
2022 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.
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/
2026 University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Awardee
https://equity.uwmedicine.org/martin-luther-king-jr-tribute/
On Monday, June 22, 2026 at 04:25:52 PM PDT, Garrett Jackson <garrett.jackson@bremertonwa.gov>
wrote:
Ms. Siebens,
Thank you for your input regarding the pending Zoning Code Amendment permit
application submitted by the Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA). This application
requests that eligibility for a 3‑year Temporary Encampment Permit be extended to an
additional site within the City. I am writing this email to provide clarification to ensure
informed and accurate information is presented on the submitted permit application. I
would like to share that we have contacted the Washington State Department of
Commerce for clarification on State requirements. Attached is correspondence from the
Department of Commerce, in this correspondence you will see that the City may allow
pallet shelters and tents, but is not required to.
Please note that the City’s current code allows:
1. A 183‑day Temporary Encampment Permit in any zone within the City, and
2. A 3-year Temporary Encampment in many of our zoning districts (with the
option to renew for successive 3-year terms)
3. “STEP Housing” consistent with RCW 35.21.683, HB 2266, and other
applicable State requirements. The City allows Transitional Housing or
Permanent Supportive Housing in any zones in which residential dwelling
units or hotels are allowed. Additionally, the City permits Indoor
Emergency Shelters and Indoor Emergency Housing in any zones in which
hotels are allowed.
Both the 183-day Temporary Encampment Permit and extended 3-Year Temporary
Encampment Permit offered by the City are more permissive than standards established
per RCW 35.21.915, and allow more than any other City within Kitsap County. The City of
Bremerton remains committed to transparency and to providing accurate information
related to pending permits, including the BHA proposal to amend City regulations. Thank
you for your participation as the public process for this Zoning Code Amendment
continues. Please let me know if you would like this correspondence included in the
record for Planning Commission consideration.
Respectfully,
Garrett Jackson
Planning Manager
(360) 473 - 5289
Mailing Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 100
Physical Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
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Subject: HB 2266 and the Bremerton Housing Authority Shelter Project
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Bremerton Mayor, City Councilmembers, Department of Community Development
staff, Kitsap County Commissioners, and members of the media,
I am sharing the attached letter that I have sent to Governor Bob Ferguson regarding
the City's handling of the Bremerton Housing Authority shelter project and what I
believe are significant concerns regarding compliance with House Bill 2266, which
Governor Ferguson signed into law to prevent local zoning and permitting barriers
from obstructing shelter and transitional housing projects.
I am providing this correspondence to all interested parties in the interest of transparency and because
the issues raised affect not only the future of this project, but also the use of public resources, the
potential loss of committed federal funding, and the City's compliance with state housing law.
The Honorable Bob Ferguson
Governor of Washington State
Dear Governor Ferguson,
I am writing regarding the implementation of House Bill 2266, legislation that you
signed into law to address the widespread use of local zoning and permitting barriers
that have historically delayed or prevented the development of shelters, transitional
housing, and supportive housing throughout Washington State.
As you know, HB 2266 was enacted because many local governments were using
zoning regulations, permitting requirements, and procedural obstacles to frustrate
projects intended to address homelessness. By signing this legislation into law, you
and the Legislature recognized that local restrictions were undermining statewide
housing goals and preventing communities from responding effectively to the
homelessness crisis.
Unfortunately, the situation currently unfolding in Bremerton appears to be precisely
the type of conduct that HB 2266 was intended to prevent.
The Bremerton Housing Authority purchased property intended for homeless shelter
development and partnered with service providers to move the project forward.
According to correspondence and public statements by city officials, the Housing
Authority was initially presented with an extensive list of permitting and regulatory
requirements before development could proceed. In an effort to provide shelter more
quickly while longer-term plans moved forward, project partners then proposed a
pallet shelter community on the site.
The City's response has been to argue that the pallet shelter project requires a
temporary encampment permit and that the property is not located in an area where
such a permit can be issued. This position appears inconsistent with state law's
treatment of tiny home villages and pallet shelter communities as transitional housing
rather than traditional temporary encampments.
More importantly, it appears inconsistent with the very purpose of HB 2266. The
legislation you signed was intended to prevent local governments from using zoning
classifications, permitting requirements, and procedural technicalities to block or
delay shelter projects. Yet Bremerton appears to be relying on those same types of
barriers to impede a project that has already secured funding and community support.
I am particularly concerned because more than $1 million in federal ARPA funding
has already been obligated to support this project through the Bremerton Housing
Authority and its partners. Those funds are scheduled to expire at the end of this
year. If these delays continue, the community risks losing funding that has already
been committed to providing urgently needed shelter and services for vulnerable
residents.
I can provide documentation supporting these concerns, including Public Records Act
disclosures, correspondence between city officials and project stakeholders, and
statements made during public meetings. Among these materials are internal
communications that appear to show efforts to impede or delay the project rather than
neutrally administer land-use regulations. While I recognize that only a court can
make a formal determination, these records raise substantial concerns that certain
actions could be viewed as arbitrary and capricious and inconsistent with both the
letter and intent of state law.
I respectfully ask that your office review this situation and consider communicating
with the City of Bremerton regarding the requirements and intent of HB 2266.
Because you personally signed this legislation into law in response to these very
concerns, I believe your office is uniquely positioned to remind local governments that
the law was intended to remove—not recreate—the barriers that have historically
prevented shelter and transitional housing projects from moving forward.
My concern is not only for this specific project but also for the precedent that could be
set if local governments are permitted to continue using procedural barriers that the
Legislature sought to eliminate. Continued delays may ultimately result in costly
litigation, imposing unnecessary expenses on local taxpayers while further delaying
shelter for people in need.
I would be happy to provide supporting documentation and records to your office
upon request.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued leadership on
housing and homelessness issues in Washington State.
Respectfully,
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/
2018 Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Coalition Volunteer of the Year
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDbAVzCNx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
2022 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.
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/
2026 University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Awardee
https://equity.uwmedicine.org/martin-luther-king-jr-tribute/
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Garrett Jackson
From:Vanegas, Ted (COM) <ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov>
Sent:Monday, June 1, 2026 8:18 AM
To:Garrett Jackson
Subject:RE: HB 2266/STEP Housing
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Hi Garrett,
I received the following from our housing manager concerning your question on tents and pallet
structures:
Jurisdictions may allow non-permanent housing types, such as pallet shelters and tents, to be
emergency housing and emergency shelter, but are not required to. In fact, Commerce encourages
local governments to allow these other types of temporary housing as emergency housing and
emergency shelter (STEP Model Ordinance, User Guide and Best Practices Report – p. 13-14.).
Specifically:
“… the Department of Commerce encourages local governments to allow non-standard types of
STEP as an alternative to sleeping outside to provide safer places for people experiencing
homelessness. These non-standard housing types could include, for example, safe parking and
other non-standard projects that oƯer occupants sanitation services, connections to community
services and support in finding permanent housing. Local governments may consider making land
available for non-traditional projects, taking into consideration other potential uses of public
land.” (p. 14)
So, though these types non-permanent structures are encouraged, they are not required. Its up to each
jurisdiction whether they want to allow those.
-Ted
Ted Vanegas | Senior Planner
Growth Management Services | Washington State Department of Commerce
Email: ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-280-0320
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Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 9:57 AM
To: Vanegas, Ted (COM) <ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov>
Subject: RE: HB 2266/STEP Housing
External Email
Ted,
Per our previous correspondence, I’m requesting further clarification from Commerce on structures the
State requires jurisdictions to permit as STEP housing. Thank you for your assistance.
1. July 2024 STEP Model Ordinance, User Guide and Best Practices Report
“With regard to emergency housing and emergency shelter, RCW 35.21.683 and RCW
35A.21.430 state that jurisdictions must not prohibit indoor emergency shelters and indoor
emergency housing in all zones in which hotels are allowed. "Indoor," as used in the
definition of indoor emergency housing (RCW 36.70A.030), and "indoor" with respect to
indoor emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter in RCW 35.21.683 and RCW
35A.21.430, is interpreted in this report and the state's model ordinance as a subset of all
of the possible building forms in which shelter can be provided. Indoor implies buildings
that are aƯixed to the ground and have indoor plumbing, and therefore would exclude
forms on wheels (e.g., recreational vehicles) or that lack internal sanitation and/or cooking
facilities, such as tiny shelters or pallet shelters .”
Footnote 15 “Therefore, cities are not required to allow non-building code compliant
structures as STEP, but the Department of Commerce encourages local governments to
allow non-standard types of STEP as an alternative to sleeping outside to provide safer
places for people experiencing homelessness .”
2. July 2024 STEP and other Housing Definitions Fact Sheet
The first page of this document contains a table that lists both Where Types Must Be
Permitted and also Potential Building Forms (circled in red dash below). Listed within the
Potential Building Forms column are Tiny Shelters and Tent Encampments.
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Garrett Jackson
Planning Manager
(360) 473 - 5289
Mailing Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 100
Physical Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
From: Vanegas, Ted (COM) <ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2026 1:25 PM
To: Garrett Jackson <Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: RE: HB 2266/STEP Housing
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Hi Garrett,
The definition of these uses refers to permanent buildings, not tents or pallets. Since nothing in the
definitions of the STEP uses changed substantially with HB 2266, we believe our previous guidance in
Commerce’s STEP Model Ordinance and User’s Guide still applies (p. 13):
o “Indoor," as used in the definition of indoor emergency housing (RCW 36.70A.030), and
"indoor" with respect to indoor emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter in RCW
35.21.683 and RCW 35A.21.430 [and PSH and TH], is interpreted in this report and the
state's model ordinance as a subset of all of the possible building forms in which shelter
can be provided. Indoor implies buildings that are aƯixed to the ground and have indoor
plumbing, and therefore would exclude forms on wheels (e.g., recreational vehicles) or
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that lack internal sanitation and/or cooking facilities, such as tiny shelters or pallet
shelters.
Thanks,
-Ted
Ted Vanegas | Senior Planner
Growth Management Services | Washington State Department of Commerce
Olympia, WA
Phone: 360-280-0320
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From: Garrett Jackson <Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2026 11:19 AM
To: Vanegas, Ted (COM) <ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov>
Subject: HB 2266/STEP Housing
External Email
Mr. Vanegas,
City staƯ have received questions from community organizations related to whether HB 2266 applies to
tents, Pallets, or similar structures that do not meet Building Code 19.27 RCW, Energy Code 19.27A
RCW, Electrical Code 19.28 RCW, and local development regulations. Can you confirm that HB 2266 and
STEP Housing (Permanent Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Indoor Emergency Housing, and
Indoor Emergency Shelters) do not apply to tents, Pallets, or similar structures? Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Respectfully,
Garrett Jackson
Planning Manager
(360) 473 - 5289
Mailing Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 100
Physical Address: 345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
From: kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 6:16 PM
To: City Clerk <city.clerk@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; City Council <city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Greg
Wheeler <greg.wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jeneise Briggs <jeneise.briggs@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;
Legal <legal@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Andrea Spencer <andrea.spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Garrett
Jackson <garrett.jackson@bremertonwa.gov>; kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov; Angela Hoover
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Subject: Fw: Urgent Advocacy Needed for Homeless Shelter in Bremerton
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Please add the following to the Bremerton city agenda packet and public record. Please
share with city council members and members of the planning commission.
Thanks!
Kimmy Siebens RN
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From: kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
To: ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov <ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 05:52:47 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Urgent Advocacy Needed for Homeless Shelter in Bremerton
Ted,
I have more documents to share that just came through obtained through the Public
Records Act (PRA). They reveal several concerning issues regarding the Department of
City Development (DCD) and Bremerton City Council member Denise Frey. The DCD
appears to already be advising the city council against the request for amendment,
seemingly based on its own agenda, which neglects the needs of the poor and
marginalized communities while favoring the wealthy, including developers—one of
whom has a principal partner serving on the Bremerton planning commission.
The DCD is giving their negative opinions about the request by the Housing Authority
before the planning commission had a meeting about this on June 15. There is another
meeting planned for July 20. The Planning Commission has not yet given their opinion
or recommendation to the City Council. However, you can see an email from the DCD
(initiated by councilmember Frey) that appear to already give the council information to
suggest it wont or should not be allowed.
Additionally, investigations via PRA have shown that Council member Frey is
consistently corresponding with members of the wealthy developers' team, which
appears to possibly be an attempt to sabotage the homeless shelter initiative?
Despite frequently asserting her own financial struggles when addressing the
community from the dais, public records indicate that she owns a luxury home on the
shores of Maui, Hawaii (Sugar Beach), which is listed on the public website VRBO. She
has yet to confirm or deny ownership of this property and we sent an official email to her
city email address on May 26, 2026.
This stark contrast raises questions about her credibility and loyalty, particularly when
she claims that she cannot afford a home in District 2 of Bremerton, one of the poorest
areas in the region.
Moreover, the DCD has never established regulations specifically tailored for the type of
project proposed by the Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA); they only have the bare
minimum in place. It is unreasonable to expect a shelter to fit within the regulatory
framework created for typical large "multi-family" "market-rate" high-rises.
State statutes regarding STEP Housing clearly state that transitional housing cannot be
barred where any dwelling is permitted. Therefore, Bremerton must allow the project,
yet the DCD has failed to create regulations that would ensure public safety.
Their actions suggest a primary focus on obstructing the project rather than addressing
the underlying issues. In my opinion, they are spreading a lot of misinformation,
including misrepresenting your own email to the city that I included in my last email. I
look forward to discussing this more with you.
Please see the attached files obtained via PRA.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Kimmy Siebens RN
PS
I have also included a document titled "Frey's Emails." On page 3, you will find an
example illustrating how this councilmember seems to prioritize special interests other
than the well-being of the low-income residents in her district. Specifically, she
acknowledges to the Department of Community Development (DCD) that she was
obligated to keep the details of a land purchase by the housing authority confidential.
Notably, the land was acquired in November 2025, yet her email to the DCD regarding
this matter was sent in March 2025.
This timeline raises significant concerns about transparency and ethical conduct. The
implications of this situation are underscored by Subsection 4 of RCW 42.23.070, which
states:
"No municipal officer may disclose confidential information gained by reason of the
officer's position, nor may the officer otherwise use such information for his or her
personal gain or benefit."
This statute highlights the seriousness of the councilmember's actions and the potential
breach of trust involved.
For further details, you can review the statute
here: https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=42.23.070
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 02:21:51 PM PDT, kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi Ted,
Thank you for your response regarding the housing authority's request. I agree that if
the city approved the Housing Authorities proposal, it would significantly help in moving
the pallet shelter project forward.
However, I want to bring to your attention several concerns that the Department of
Community Development (DCD) have already raised regarding this amendment (they
spelled it all out in this agenda packet: https://tinyurl.com/June15AgendaPacketBrem ):
1. Parcel Number Challenges: The DCD has indicated that "Amending the City’s
regulations to reference a parcel number may create challenges." This suggests
they are wary of tying zoning regulations to a specific parcel. (SEE PAGE 12)
2. Future Land Use Conflicts: They have expressed that "Making zoning changes
specifically to make reference to a single parcel number can be potentially
problematic," particularly concerning future subdivisions or condominium
processes.
3. Uniformity in Zoning Regulations: The DCD has also raised concerns that zoning
regulations should be "district-based and uniformly applicable to similarly situated
properties." This indicates their commitment to maintaining consistency across
zoning classifications.
4. Spot Zoning Issues: The risk of "spot zoning" has been highlighted, where
singling out a parcel for a different use could be seen as "arbitrary, capricious, or
unreasonable." They are likely to argue that such changes could undermine the
overall planning framework. (SEE PAGE 13)
5. Recommendation Flexibility: Lastly, they noted that, "the Planning Commission
always has an option to recommend that the City Council not adopt code
changes." This indicates that even if we advocate for the shelter, the
commission's recommendations could heavily influence the final decision.
Additionally, I’m concerned that the Bremerton’s DCD is using your email (dated
6/1/2026) from the Department of Commerce to justify their position against allowing the
pallet shelter. While in your letter it appears that the Department of Commerce
encourages local governments to consider such structures, the DCD is focusing on the
language where it states they "don’t have to" allow them. This selective interpretation
undermines the spirit of the recommendations and also HB2266, right? (here is a link to
emails where the DCD shares your emails to justify not supporting the shelter:
https://tinyurl.com/DCDemails SEE PAGE 10)
Given these challenges, do you have the ability to send letters to our Planning
Commission, City Council, and the DCD to encourage the housing authority's request? I
can provide the exact application they submitted for your reference. ( Here is a link to
their June 15 agenda packet that shows exactly what the Bremerton Housing Authority
is asking the Planning Commission to do: https://tinyurl.com/June15AgendaPacketBrem
SEE PAGES 14-17)
I am also reaching out to various agencies, including the Governor's office and
individuals with a strong understanding of HB 2266, to help educate those involved. I
am planning to meet with one of the Governor's representatives when he is back from
vacation soon. From my observations and research, it seems that the primary guidance
being provided is from the DCD, which has historically not supported nor prioritized the
needs of the impoverished in our community. It’s essential for all stakeholders to have a
broader understanding of the issues at play so they can make the best decisions for our
community, rather than relying on a one-sided perspective.
I appreciate your support and any insights you might have on how we can navigate
these challenges with the DCD.
Best regards,
Kimmy Siebens, RN
PS I don't believe the religious angle would be considered as The Bremerton Housing
Authority operates as a secular, public organization.
On Monday, June 29, 2026 at 02:19:42 PM PDT, Vanegas, Ted (COM)
<ted.vanegas@commerce.wa.gov> wrote:
Hi Ms. Siebens,
I’m a regional planner with the department of Commerce and Kitsap County is within my
support area. I’m just trying to get some more information on this situation and provide
assistance in any way that I can. In talking to the city it sounds like the Bremerton Housing
Authority has applied for a rezone that would allow the shelters to be located on the
property under a 3-year temporary permit with potential extensions. If the rezone is
approved, would that help solve this problem? Also, has your organization looked at the
provision for homeless shelters on religion properties: RCW 36.01.290:? This provides
for some additional allowances if a church owned property is used for the shelters.
Thanks,
-Ted
Ted Vanegas | Senior Planner
Growth Management Services | Washington State Department of Commerce
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From: kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 15:46:33
To: kim siebens <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com>
Subject: Urgent Advocacy Needed for Homeless Shelter in Bremerton
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Dear Advocates and Community Supporters,
We need your HELP!! Time is of the essence!! Please forward this email to anyone else you think
can help us, we are in a very DIRE situation.
I am reaching out to unite our efforts in advocating for the establishment of a homeless shelter in
Bremerton, WA. Our city has faced significant challenges for many years in supporting our unhoused
residents, and it is crucial that we come together to address this dire situation.
Background
For years, the local government has struggled to provide adequate support for our homeless community.
Currently, the only emergency shelter available is at the Salvation Army, which offers little more than mats
on the ground in their cafeteria—not a proper shelter by any means. Even the Salvation Army has
repeatedly stated that this facility was never intended to be a true homeless shelter. Since February 2026,
they have had to close their daytime doors and no longer serve dinner to over 100 people. In response,
my coalition has created a website to coordinate dinner for those in need each night of the week, which
you can view here: https://tinyurl.com/RTBmealtrain
Additionally, the city stated in a newspaper article that they would try to utilize ARPA funding, which was
already obligated to the Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA), to keep the day room open. We reminded
the city attorney that reallocating those federal funds would violate federal treasury laws, after which the
discussion on that matter ceased. Link to article: https://tinyurl.com/shelterfunding
The BHA was allocated over $1 million in ARPA (covid era) funds specifically for a homeless shelter in
2024, but this funding expires at the end of this year.
The Current Situation
In November 2025, the Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) and its partners, including Kitsap Mental
Health, St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton, and Kitsap Community Resources, purchased a five-acre parcel
of land intended for a shelter.(see this link for their updates: https://tinyurl.com/BHAupdates ) However,
since then, they have faced significant resistance. The city has been using bureaucratic delays and
semantics to stall progress, and now we have the newly enacted HB 2266, effective June 11, 2026 which
aims to prevent such obstructive tactics.
The BHA is currently advocating for a tiny house village or pallet shelter village on the
purchased land. However, the city continues to reference its own Bremerton Municipal
Code, claiming that this land cannot allow temporary encampment permits. The housing
authority is now requesting the planning commission to recommend that the city permit
temporary encampments on this parcel. This agenda packet shows you exactly what
BHA is asking: https://tinyurl.com/June15AgendaPacketBrem
Call to Action
I urgently need individuals with experience or expertise regarding HB 2266 to step forward. We must
educate the Bremerton Planning Commission, City Council, and members of the Bremerton Housing
Authority about this law. It is crucial to clarify that what the city is communicating does not represent the
full or correct interpretation of this legislation. Link to more info about this law:
https://blog.homelessinfo.org/analysis-of-house-bill-2266/
Time is of the essence! Letters need to be sent as soon as possible, especially with the next Planning
Commission meeting scheduled for July 20th at 5:30 PM in Bremerton, WA. We anticipate a large turnout
of individuals opposing the shelter, fueled by fear-mongering misinformation.
MY ASK:
1. Write to the Planning Commission and City Council: Express your support for
the BHA's request and the need for temporary encampment permits on the
purchased land.
• Bremerton Planning Commission email: (ask that your emails are provided to
members of planning commission too): garrett.jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us
• Bremerton City Clerk (ask your emails be included in agenda packets):
city.clerk@ci.bremerton.wa.us
• Bremerton City Council email: city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
2. Educate Others on HB 2266: Help inform decision-makers about how this new
amendment should prevent the bureaucratic roadblocks we are currently facing.
3. Attend the Planning Commission Meeting: Your presence at the meeting can
significantly impact the discussion. Next Meeting is July 20th 2026 at 530 pm at the
Norm Dicks Building 345 6th St., 1st Floor Chambers, Bremerton, WA 98337. I can
provide zoom links to anyone interested.
Here is a link to their June 15 agenda packet that shows exactly what the Bremerton Housing
Authority is asking the Planning Commission to do: https://tinyurl.com/June15AgendaPacketBrem
Next Steps
I am tentatively scheduled to meet with Jim Kopriva, the Regional Outreach & Strategic Engagement
Manager from the office of Governor Ferguson, after July 7. I am hopeful that this dialogue can further
support our cause.
I have compiled email conversations I have had with the DCD from June 14 until today, June 24. You can
click this link to read them as well: https://tinyurl.com/DCDemails .This correspondence includes
information from the Department of Commerce, which initially seemed to support the city but actually
encouraged the city to allow the pallet shelter. While they stated that the city “could” allow it, they also
noted that it “doesn't have to”. I believe HB 2266 further strengthens our argument that the shelter cannot
be stalled due to this permitting requirement.
If you reach out to the city, please CC me so I have copies of your support that I can share on my
platforms to encourage others to do the same.
I hope state level Policy Advisors can help us advocate as well? Or at least let us know the city has found
another loop hole that I thought HB2266 was created to prevent? Do you know any of them? I believe our
state level policy advisors are:
• David Frockt, Deputy Policy Director, Healthcare, Housing, Public Safety
david.frockt@gov.wa.gov
• Em Stone, Senior Policy Advisor, Housing em.stone@gov.wa.gov
I invite you to stand with me in advocating for the rights of our unhoused residents and the establishment
of a proper shelter in Bremerton. With the recent enactment of HB 2266, I think we are at a crucial
juncture where we must actively combat misinformation to ensure this amendment achieves its intended
purpose. Together, we can effect meaningful change!
Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
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/
2018 Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Coalition Volunteer of the Year https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDbAVzCNx/?mibextid=wwXIfr
2022 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.
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/
2026 University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Awardee https://equity.uwmedicine.org/martin-luther-king-jr-tribute/
Fw:Latest submission
From:Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Tuesday,June 2,2026 8:43 PM
To:Janiece;marieweichman@gmail.com;sallychass@gmail.com;Diane Manning
Subject:Fw:Latest submission
Attachments:6.1.26 Narrative.pdf;6.1.26 Application.pdf;5.27.26 Environmental
Checklist.pdf
FYI
Director Spencer outlines the challenges within this application in her email.
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From: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday,June 2,2026 1:56 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;City Council
<City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Cc: Anne Williams <Anne.Williams@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Garrett Jackson
<Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Greg Wheeler <Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;
Kylie Finnell <Kylie.Finnell@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re:Latest submission
Hi Denise (and others because you may be interested in this information):
Attached is the latest version of BHA's amendment request that was technically received
by DCD on Monday June 1st (the submittal was made via email after business hours on
Friday May 29th).
The application makes only one request,and that is to allow an emergency
encampment use on one particular parcel within the Harrison Heights Subarea Plan
area.
We are still evaluating the application and determining how to move the proposed
request forward. It should be noted that the next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled on Monday June 15th,the meeting packet is supposed to be published next
Monday June 8. Preparing our analysis and staff report within this turnaround
timeframe is a significant challenge. We also understand that the public is very
interested in weighing in on this proposal and we want to facilitate a community
conversation as soon as possible and we're aiming to get this done for the
Commission's June meeting.
The issue with BHA's proposed code amendment proposal (to tailor the City's
development regulations to one particular parcel)is that in Washington state our zoning
Fw:Latest submission
regulations are generally expected to be district-based and be uniformly applicable to
similarly situated properties within the same zoning district. A code that is written on a
parcel basis can raise significant legal concerns about spot zoning,equal protection,and
consistency with the comprehensive plan.
With no planning rationale or district-wide framework,a site-specific code amendment
begins to look like parcel-specific favoritism and could be challenged as unlawful spot
zoning.Washington courts have repeatedly held that zoning actions are vulnerable
when they:
Benefit a particular owner rather than the public.
Are inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.
Create an isolated zoning "island"that differs from surrounding properties
without a rational basis.
Given this context it appears that BHA's proposal will have to be modified to address
these issues in order for it not to meet the test of it being spot zoning,and therefore
Staff will have to provide options for the Planning Commission to consider to ensure
that it is not spot zoning. Please watch out for the publishing of the Planning
Commission packet next week.
Andrea
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday,June 2,2026 12:03 PM
To: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Latest submission
Director Spencer,
I’ve heard that BHA has submitted another zoning/permit application.
Is it appropriate for me to see the application at this point?
If so,would you please send me a copy as an FYI?
Many thanks,
Denise
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FW:Latest submission from BHA
From:Anne Williams <Anne.Williams@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Wednesday,June 3,2026 8:48 AM
To:Anna Mockler;Christy Cammarata;Denise Frey;Jane Rebelowski;Jennifer
Chamberlin;Michael Goodnow;Rick Tift
Cc:City Council;Kylie Finnell
Subject:FW:Latest submission from BHA
Importance:High
Good morning,Councilmembers –
Sharing the email below from Director Spencer for your awareness.
Warm regards,
Anne
From:Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Tuesday,June 2,2026 1:56 PM
To:Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Cc:Anne Williams <Anne.Williams@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Garrett Jackson
<Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Greg Wheeler <Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us>;Kylie
Finnell <Kylie.Finnell@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject:Re:Latest submission
Hi Denise (and others because you may be interested in this information):
Attached is the latest version of BHA's amendment request that was technically received
by DCD on Monday June 1st (the submittal was made via email after business hours on
Friday May 29th).
FW:Latest submission from BHA
The application makes only one request,and that is to allow an emergency
encampment use on one particular parcel within the Harrison Heights Subarea Plan
area.
We are still evaluating the application and determining how to move the proposed
request forward. It should be noted that the next Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled on Monday June 15th,the meeting packet is supposed to be published next
Monday June 8. Preparing our analysis and staff report within this turnaround
timeframe is a significant challenge. We also understand that the public is very
interested in weighing in on this proposal and we want to facilitate a community
conversation as soon as possible and we're aiming to get this done for the
Commission's June meeting.
The issue with BHA's proposed code amendment proposal (to tailor the City's
development regulations to one particular parcel)is that in Washington state our zoning
regulations are generally expected to be district-based and be uniformly applicable to
similarly situated properties within the same zoning district. A code that is written on a
parcel basis can raise significant legal concerns about spot zoning,equal protection,and
consistency with the comprehensive plan.
With no planning rationale or district-wide framework,a site-specific code amendment
begins to look like parcel-specific favoritism and could be challenged as unlawful spot
zoning.Washington courts have repeatedly held that zoning actions are vulnerable
when they:
Benefit a particular owner rather than the public.
Are inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.
Create an isolated zoning "island"that differs from surrounding properties
without a rational basis.
Given this context it appears that BHA's proposal will have to be modified to address
these issues in order for it not to meet the test of it being spot zoning,and therefore
Staff will have to provide options for the Planning Commission to consider to ensure
that it is not spot zoning. Please watch out for the publishing of the Planning
Commission packet next week.
Andrea
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday,June 2,2026 12:03 PM
To: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Latest submission
FW:Latest submission from BHA
Director Spencer,
I’ve heard that BHA has submitted another zoning/permit application.
Is it appropriate for me to see the application at this point?
If so,would you please send me a copy as an FYI?
Many thanks,
Denise
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Sheridan Property
From:Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Thursday,February 13,2025 11:28 AM
To:Jack Paauw
Subject:Sheridan Property
Hi Jack,
Thanks again for being willing to take a look at the Sheridan property which may be
proposed soon as the site of the low-barrier homeless shelter being planned for
Bremerton.
As you know,I have been trying to assess the potential revenue the City would be losing
if this piece of property is given to a non-profit organization.It appears to me to be a
prime piece of property for the development of multifamily housing,including some
subsidized housing for low-income residents.
Have you been able to assess the property and if so,would you please share your
calculations with me so that I can include those in discussions with City Council?
I'm so glad you're on our Planning Commission and value your experience and expertise
in making these important decisions!
All my best,
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member,District 2
Chair,Public Safety Committee
Member,Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360)473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
Re:Tax Revenue
From:Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Monday,October 7,2024 2:05 PM
To:Denise Frey
Cc:Garrett Jackson
Subject:Re:Tax Revenue
Hi Denise -
That's a great question,but unfortunately it's not a calculation that DCD staff has the
ability to answer. Your best resource would be a developer (maybe someone like
Marianne Weber with Sound West Group could help)as they have the expertise to
answer a question like this.
Andrea
From:Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent:Monday,October 7,2024 11:35 AM
To:Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Cc:Garrett Jackson <Garrett.Jackson@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject:Tax Revenue
Director Spencer,
I'm trying to learn what ongoing tax income would be for the 5-acre parcel on Sheridan
that's for sale for $2.75 million if it were built out in multi-family housing by a private
developer.
Who can I reach out to in order to estimate those revenues?
Thanks!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member,District 2
Chair,Public Safety Committee
Chair,Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Member,Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360)473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
Re:Tax Revenue
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us> on behalf of Denise Frey
<Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us> <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:22 PM
To: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Can we meet?
Hi Andrea,
I'm wondering if you might have time to meet sometime next week to discuss
redevelopment in District 2. I just sent you a link to the Seattle Times editorial that
supports WA Senate Bill 5749 which would create opportunity zones for vacant or
underused strip malls for high-density housing. I'm wondering how we could utilize such a
program along the SR303 corridor.
I'd also like to hear your thoughts about the proposal to utilize the Sheridan Road property
for the low-barrier shelter. I have significant concerns and am trying to glean as much as
possible regarding the zoning, etc. for the property.
With appreciation,
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us> on behalf of Andrea Spencer
<Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us> <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:01 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Yes, 10am at Cups works for me. I'm going to send you an outlook appointment to ensure
that I remember 🙂
From: Denise Frey
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:30 PM
To: Andrea Spencer
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Let's meet at Cups at 10 a.m. if that works for you.
Also - may we add the permits for the Dale Sperling property at Cherry and Wheaton as
well as the old Chaos Brewery building that Bailey Tupai, owner of Island Hut, has taken
over? They've both contacted me recently regarding permit status with the City.
Have a good evening!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:05 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Hi Denise -
How about Wednesday morning? Is there a time & place that works for you?
Andrea
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:27 PM
To: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Oops, I have Public Safety on Thursday at 1 p.m. so Thursday morning is open.
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:25 PM
To: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Hi Andrea,
The property being considered is the Sheridan property currently owned by Virginia Mason
(CHI Franciscan). Joe Crain and Catholic Charities has been in negotiations with the owner
to either donate the property or sell it to them at a low cost.
My concern is two-fold, one that this appears to me to be a high value piece of property
that could produce significant income in real estate taxes for the City (great views!) and
that it is located within the Harrison Heights subarea plan for redevelopment.
They've been trying to keep the location confidential until the deal goes through so I must
ask that you respect that as much as possible.
When are you available to meet? I can meet Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning,
Wednesday morning or early afternoon or all day Thursday or Friday.
Thanks!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:11 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: Can we meet?
Hi Denise -
Yes of course we can meet up.
I'm not familiar with SB 5749 but will become familiar with it. I haven't been included in any
of the conversations about the low-barrier shelter, and I'm not sure which property you're
referring to... can you please share more info about what you know because DCD hasn't
been consulted.
Andrea
From: Denise Frey
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:22 PM
To: Andrea Spencer
Subject: Can we meet?
Hi Andrea,
I'm wondering if you might have time to meet sometime next week to discuss
redevelopment in District 2. I just sent you a link to the Seattle Times editorial that
supports WA Senate Bill 5749 which would create opportunity zones for vacant or
underused strip malls for high-density housing. I'm wondering how we could utilize such a
program along the SR303 corridor.
I'd also like to hear your thoughts about the proposal to utilize the Sheridan Road property
for the low-barrier shelter. I have significant concerns and am trying to glean as much as
possible regarding the zoning, etc. for the property.
With appreciation,
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Marianne Weber <marianne@elevatedservices.com> on behalf of Marianne Weber
<marianne@elevatedservices.com> <marianne@elevatedservices.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2025 11:18 AM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jack Paauw
<Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Re: MFTE Program
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Perfect!
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From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:32:56 AM
To: Marianne Weber <marianne@elevatedservices.com>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Re: MFTE Program
Just heard back from Jessica - she's looking forward to meeting us at Ristretto Stone
tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.!
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:41 AM
To: marianne@elevatedservices.com <marianne@elevatedservices.com>; Jack Paauw
<jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Fw: MFTE Program
I've told Jessica that we're meeting at 10 a.m. at Ristretto Stone. She seemed very
interested and I'll follow up with her today.
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Marianne Weber <marianne@elevatedservices.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9:29 PM
To: Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>; Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: RE: MFTE Program
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Good Evening Denise,
I wanted to follow up on our meeting Friday. Is it still a good time to sit down? If so, what time works
for you?
Kindest Regards,
Marianne Weber
Principal | VP Development, Property Management, CAM
SOUND WEST GROUP | ELEVATED PROPERTY SERVICES
My working day may not look like your working day.
Please don’t feel obligated to reply to this e-mail outside of your normal working hours.
Thank you!
marianne@soundwestgroup.com
(360) 850-7242
423 Pacific Ave, Ste 402
Bremerton WA 98337
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From: Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 7:23 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Marianne Weber
<marianne@elevatedservices.com>
Subject: Re: MFTE Program
Taking the bus together is an amazing first start for a trusting relationship, I’ll review all
this.
Thank you Denise and Marianne for facilitating looking forward to Friday.
JP
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Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 7:04:16 PM
To: Marianne Weber <marianne@elevatedservices.com>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Fw: MFTE Program
sophospsmartbannerend
MFTE Projects May 2025.pdf 606 City Council MFTE Program.pdf
Marianne and Jack,
In advance of our meeting on Friday morning, hopefully with Jessica Baugh - summer
intern, local CK graduate and student at UNC - assigned Kai Uyehara's housing coverage at
the Kitsap Sun, I'm forwarding some recent email exchanges that will fill you in more on her
interest and intent with the article.
She has been referring to the article as one on the MFTE program, something she seemed
to come up with during our bus ride (did I mention we were seatmates?). I think she pitched
it to David Nelson and he gave her the green light.
One never knows what the outcome will be in these articles but we can certainly provide
some key context and tools in the process!
I'll let you know as soon as I confirm.
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:02 AM
To: Baugh, Jessica <JBaugh@gannett.com>
Subject: Re: MFTE Program
Hi Jessica,
Marianne Weber at Sound West manages their rental properties, including Spyglass in
Bremerton which has been under the 8 - year MFTE and has been approved for a 12-year
extension with affordable units. She mentioned to me recently that she also manages an
MFTE property in Port Orchard which now has a moratorium on MFTEs. You can reach her
at marianne@soundwestgroup.com or 360-850-7242. Marianne is my go-to for all things
MFTE.
Ron Bianco is the developer of the 606 Apartments, another MFTE project in Bremerton.
I've attached his letter to Council with his contact info.
I've also attached a list of all City-identified MFTE projects in various stages of the
program.
I'm going to end with my reminder that many of us don't consider the tax-exemption to be a
"loss of tax revenue." Any of the developers will tell you that they wouldn't have built the
apartments if not for the MFTE program, it simply wouldn't have "penciled." Marianne
Weber can actually describe to you how they figure that out. It's really an investment of tax
income in the development of multi-family housing, sorely needed in Bremerton for our
renter majority (60% of us are renters).
As always, reach out if you need other perspectives or info!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Baugh, Jessica <JBaugh@gannett.com>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 9:52 AM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: Re: MFTE Program
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Hello Denise!
Thank you so much for all of this information! I'm looking forward to going through it
and doing some more research on the MFTE programs in Kitsap County.
I'm particularly interested in finding out exactly which projects in the area used the
MFTE program. I've been searching online, but I would greatly appreciate it if you could
suggest people to contact who might be able to help me find this information in
Bremerton.
Thank you in advance for your help! I look forward to hearing from you, and please feel
free to reach out if there is ever anything interesting that comes up that you think could
make a good story!
Best wishes,
Jessica Baugh
Newsroom Intern | The Kitsap Sun
JBaugh@gannett.com | (808)-699-1247
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 7:09 AM
To: Baugh, Jessica <JBaugh@gannett.com>
Subject: MFTE Program
You don't often get email from denise.frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us. Learn why this is
important
Good morning Jessica,
Loved seeing your article on ADU plans on the front page of the Kitsap Sun this morning!
And "top of the fold" as well! I'm still old school and although I no longer subscribe to the
print edition, I still like to read the paper as it would be printed.
It was delightful to sit with you on the bus tour yesterday and I so appreciate your role with
the Kitsap Sun. As I mentioned, I grew up in the newsroom of the Santa Barbara News
Press and have sincere respect for the role of journalism in an engaged democracy. Feel
free to connect with me anytime!
I appreciate your focus on the MFTE program as I believe it can be used to incentivize
developers to build much needed multi-family housing in areas targeted for growth. As you
learned on the bus, many are still uninformed about the program and because it allows
tax-breaks for developers it can easily be misconstrued.
Touring the 323-unit Blue Ridge project in my district and learning that it would not have
been built if not for the 8-year MFTE program ratified my belief that the program has been
effective here in Bremerton. The project's 100% occupancy level with a waiting list is proof
that this type of development is needed and affordable for Bremerton's working class
residents.
As I mentioned during the tour, the Blue Ridge garden apartment design is the one
currently being considered by the new owners of the old Harrison Hospital project. They
purchased all 8 properties associated with the hospital and attended a pre-submittal
conference meeting. Here is the contact information we have as it would be beneficial for
the public to have their perspective.
The County also engaged a consultant to do a feasibility study for an MFTE program in the
unincorporated areas of Kitsap County. I've attached that as well.
Appendix B - Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program Evaluation Labeled.pdf
And there's lots of information contained in the presentations made during City Council
study sessions, including the one in 2022.
MFTE Presentation March 2022.pdf
Feel free to reach out - my cell phone is 707-318-9626.
Onwards!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us> on behalf of Denise Frey
<Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us> <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:41 AM
To: Eric Younger <eric.younger@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jane Rebelowski
<Jane.Rebelowski@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
CC: Andrea Spencer <Andrea.Spencer@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Subject: MFTE Discussions
President Younger and Vice-President Rebelowski,
I'm truly thankful for the focus Vice-President Rebelowski is bringing to our MFTE program
and possible changes that would result in greater impact for our community.
It's in that spirit that I'm following up on my suggestion that we involve a developer's
perspective in a future study session. As you mentioned, Eric, there is precedence for this
and I believe it's critical for a full understanding of the program and its impact.
Marianne Weber of Sound West Group is their MFTE expert and has taken the time to meet
with me and with Councilmember Coughlin individually to discuss how developers use the
program to create more housing, which of course is the primary intent of the program. She
is also the current President of KBA and would best represent the local developers'
perspective. I encourage you to invite her to the next study session at which our MFTE
program will be discussed and allow her at least 30 minutes for a presentation and Q & A.
I also suggest that our own DCD Director Andrea Spencer be more actively engaged during
our discussions. We typically depend on the expertise of staff as we navigate these types
of discussions and Director Spencer has many years of experience working with our
program and the stakeholders involved.
I hope you'll both agree with these suggestions and look forward to future discussions as
we move forward with our considerations.
All my best,
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com> on behalf of Jack Paauw
<Jack@soundwestgroup.com> <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:43 AM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Marianne Weber
<Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Re: Lots of Work Ahead!
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I just returned and am back in the saddle and confirmed for the 6th, looking forward to it,
and I will be at the City Council meeting tomorrow as well.
Jack Paauw
Managing Director of Development
Phone: (425) 681-0638
Sound West Group
423 Pacific Avenue, Suite 402
Bremerton, WA 98337
office 360-813-3813 / fax 360-850-1054
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From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:47 AM
To: Marianne Weber <Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Re: Lots of Work Ahead!
Let's plan on 9 a.m. on the 6th at Cups! I do hope that Jack can join us.
Can you imagine? Our Planning Commission hasn't had a developer on it for years! Geesh!
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Chair, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Marianne Weber <Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:34 AM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: RE: Lots of Work Ahead!
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Hey Denise,
I could do 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. that day. Let me know if either of those times work!
Kindest Regards,
Marianne Weber
Principal | VP Development, Property Management, CAM
SOUND WEST GROUP
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Please don’t feel obligated to reply to this e-mail outside of your normal working hours.
Thank you!
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Bremerton WA 98337
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From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 8:22 AM
To: Marianne Weber <Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Re: Lots of Work Ahead!
sophospsmartbannerend Great to hear back from you, Marianne. Let's pencil in coffee on the 6th. How's 10 a.m.?
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Chair, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From: Marianne Weber <Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:07 PM
To: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: RE: Lots of Work Ahead!
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Good Evening Denise,
How exciting on the news of the planning commission! Congratulations Jack! Denise, Jack is out of
the country until mid-next week. How about we look at the first week of November? How about
November 6th? The last week of October may work as well!
Looking forward to connecting soon.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne Weber
Principal | VP Development, Property Management, CAM
SOUND WEST GROUP
My working day may not look like your working day.
Please don’t feel obligated to reply to this e-mail outside of your normal working hours.
Thank you!
marianne@soundwestgroup.com
(360) 850-7242
423 Pacific Ave, Ste 402
Bremerton WA 98337
soundwestgroup.com
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From: Denise Frey <Denise.Frey@ci.bremerton.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:22 AM
To: Marianne Weber <Marianne@soundwestgroup.com>; Jack Paauw <Jack@soundwestgroup.com>
Subject: Lots of Work Ahead!
sophospsmartbannerend Good morning, Marianne and Jack!
First of all, congratulations to Jack for being appointed (with Council's approval) to the
City's Planning Commission! Even more than congrats, I want to say thank you for your
willingness to share your experience, expertise and skill set by joining the team. We have
incredibly important work to do here in Bremerton around housing and transportation and I
know Jack understands that intersection more than most!
I'm wondering if we can set up a time to meet at Cups for coffee. I just cancelled a trip to
Maui and have a pretty clear calendar. Just let me know what works for two of you and I'll
be there!
Again, congratulations, Jack...and thank you both for your continued support of our work to
make Bremerton a more livable place!
Denise
Denise Frey
Council Member, District 2
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Chair, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Member, Public Works Committee
Bremerton City Council
(360) 473-5280
denise.frey@bremertonwa.gov
www.bremertonwa.gov
From:kim siebens
To:City Clerk; City Council; Greg Wheeler; Andrea Spencer; Garrett Jackson; Legal; Jeneise Briggs
Subject:Request for Clarification on Recent Mischaracterization Claims
Date:Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:33:40 AM
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Dear City council et al.
City clerk please put this letter into the public record and agenda packet.
I am writing to address the letter discussed at the city council meeting on July 1, 2026, which
was brought to my attention by a community member named Sally. While I appreciate the
intent to clarify the City Council's position regarding the Bremerton Housing Authority
(BHA), I find the allegations of mischaracterization to be concerning, as they appear to lack
substantiation and could be perceived as slanderous.
It is troubling that, on the same day the Department of Community Development (DCD)
provided BHA’s application to Councilmember Denise Frey (6/2/26), she quickly
communicated with this same Ms. Sally, who subsequently voiced negative comments about
the project in writing and now verbally. This raises questions about the sources of the
information being circulated and suggests a one-sided narrative aimed at undermining BHA's
credibility.
Moreover, it has been 36 days since we requested clarification regarding Councilmember
Frey’s claims of being impoverished and unable to purchase a home in her district, one of the
poorest in the region. In contrast, we have evidence showing her connections to a property in
Maui, Hawaii, which she has neither confirmed nor denied. This discrepancy illustrates a
potential mischaracterization of her financial situation, especially when juxtaposed with her
public statements.
Additionally, there are emails indicating that some council members were aware of the parcel
of land intended for the homeless shelter well before it was publicly acknowledged. To
suggest that you were unaware of this property’s purchase is another example of
mischaracterization.
Furthermore, the timing of the letters sent in opposition to the project, which closely followed
Councilmember Frey's communication to certain residents, raises concerns about the fairness
of the process. It appears that a one-sided narrative is being disseminated, which undermines
the organic flow of community input and allows some members of the community to have
information that others cannot yet access.
I am particularly concerned about a potential breach of trust involving Councilmember Frey.
The emails exchanged between her and Andrea Spencer of the DCD suggest that she may
have disclosed confidential information, which could violate RCW 42.23.070: “No municipal
officer may disclose confidential information gained by reason of the officer's position, nor
may the officer otherwise use such information for his or her personal gain or benefit.” This
situation raises serious questions about her ability to maintain the confidence required in her
role.
I have previously submitted documentation supporting these claims, including the email
chains that highlight these mischaracterizations, and I am prepared to provide this evidence
again to ensure transparency and accountability.
To facilitate a constructive dialogue, I request that you provide specific examples or
documentation of the statements made by BHA that you believe misrepresent the City
Council's actions. It is essential that we engage in an open discussion based on accurate
information, and I ask for the same equitable treatment and transparency that I aim to provide,
particularly regarding the allegations aimed at BHA.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
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/
2018 Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Coalition Volunteer of the Year
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2022 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors
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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/
2026 University of Washington Harborview Medical Center Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Awardee
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