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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
AUGUST 12, 2026 5:00 PM
345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280
Council Conference Room 603 will be open to the public to attend the Study Session in-person, but
there will be no opportunities for input. Public questions or comments may be submitted at any time
to City.Council@bremertonwa.gov.
Please remember that the content of the Agenda Bill items is subject to change; and no action at
the Study Session is anticipated.
Please visit https://www.bremertonwa.gov/691/Council-Meetings to review the Agenda & Study Session
Packet; and for instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom.
A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS
1. Department of Commerce Grant Agreement for Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment and Roof
Repair
2. Resolution to change the name of 8th Street from Warren Ave to Pacific Ave to Bishop Roberston
Way
B. INFORMATION ONLY PRESENTATION
1. Community Budget Priorities Survey Summary Results
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Finance, Investment, and Parking Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 7/28/26) – Chair Michael
Goodnow
2. Public Safety & Parks Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 8/4/26) – Chair Michael Goodnow
3. Housing & Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee Briefing (Last Meeting on 8/5/26) – Jane
Rebelowski, Denise Frey, and Rick Tift
4. Kitsap Community Resources Board of Directors Meeting Briefing (Last Meeting 6/18/26) - Anna
Mockler
5. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings
6. Other General Council Business (Only as necessary, as time allows)
D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 12, 2026
Department of Commerce Grant Agreement
for Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment and
Roof Repair
COUNCIL MEETING Date: August 19, 2026
Department: Parks & Recreation
Presenter: Tim Barker
Phone: (360) 473-5428
SUMMARY:
In 2023 the Parks & Recreation Department applied for and received a Department of Commerce
grant in the amount of $299,730 for an assessment ($100,000) of the Jarstad Aquatic Center
including funding towards repair of the roof ($199,730) following the facility assessment. The
assessment will identify building deficiencies and allow for critical repairs to the structure and roof
system allowing the facility to continue to operate safely and be available for use by the community.
ATTACHMENTS: Washington State Department of Commerce Grant Agreement for Jarstad Aquatic
Center Assessment and Roof Repair
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount):
Funding for the project is in the 2026 budget in the amount of $299,730. The potential impact on
future budgets will be determined after the assessment has been completed.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to approve the grant agreement with the Department of Commerce for the Jarstad Aquatic
Center Assessment and Roof Repair project and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the
agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
Form Updated 04/19/2024
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Grant to
City of Bremerton
through
The Local Community Projects Program
For
Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment & Roof Repair (Bremerton)
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Table of Contents
FACE SHEET ............................................................................................................................ 4
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... 5
1. GRANT MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... 5
2. COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................................. 5
3. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS PERFORMANCE MEASURES ......................................................... 5
4. STATE PUBLIC WORKS .................................................................................................................. 6
5. SITE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................ 6
6. DOCUMENTATION AND SECURITY .............................................................................................. 6
7. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY VALUES FOR ACQUISITIONS OF REAL
PROPERTY PERFORMANCE MEASURES ................................................................................... 7
8. EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT .................................................................... 7
9. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT ....................................................................................... 8
10. CLOSEOUT CERTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 9
11. INSURANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 9
12. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ........................................................................................................... 11
13. REDUCTION IN FUNDS ................................................................................................................. 12
14. REAPPROPRIATION ...................................................................................................................... 12
15. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT/CAPITAL FACILITIES ...................................................................... 12
16. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR USE FOR GRANTEE-OWNED PROPERTY ............................. 12
17. CHANGE OF USE FOR LEASED PROPERTY PERFORMANCE MEASURE ............................. 13
18. MODIFICATION TO THE PROJECT BUDGET .............................................................................. 13
19. SIGNAGE, MARKERS AND PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................ 13
20. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS ................................................................................. 14
21. TERMINATION FOR FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION .......................................................... 15
22. FRAUD AND OTHER LOSS REPORTING .................................................................................... 15
23. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT ................................................................................................................ 15
24. APPLICABILITY OF COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS TO ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN
WORK ............................................................................................................................................ 15
25. TREATMENT OF ASSETS ............................................................................................................. 15
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...................................................................................16
1. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................. 16
2. ACCESS TO DATA ......................................................................................................................... 16
3. ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED ........................................................................................... 16
4. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN .......................................................................................... 16
5. ALLOWABLE COSTS ..................................................................................................................... 16
6. AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 17
7. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, ALSO
REFERRED TO AS THE “ADA” 28 CFR PART 35 ....................................................................... 17
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8. ASSIGNMENT................................................................................................................................. 17
9. ATTORNEYS’ FEES ....................................................................................................................... 17
10. AUDIT .............................................................................................................................................. 17
11. BREACHES OF OTHER STATE CONTRACTS ............................................................................. 18
12. CODE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 18
13. CONFIDENTIALITY/SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION .......................................................... 18
14. CONFORMANCE ............................................................................................................................ 19
15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................. 19
16. COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS ........................................................................................................... 19
17. DISALLOWED COSTS ................................................................................................................... 20
18. DISPUTES ...................................................................................................................................... 20
19. DUPLICATE PAYMENT .................................................................................................................. 21
20. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE ................................................................................................... 21
21. INDEMNIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 21
22. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY OF THE GRANTEE ........................................................................... 21
23. INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE ....................................................................................... 21
24. LAWS .............................................................................................................................................. 22
25. LICENSING, ACCREDITATION, AND REGISTRATION................................................................ 22
26. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................ 22
27. LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION ............................................................... 22
28. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS ............................................................ 22
29. PAY EQUITY ................................................................................................................................... 23
30. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................. 23
31. PREVAILING WAGE LAW .............................................................................................................. 23
32. PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENT OF BONUS OR COMMISSION .......................................... 24
33. PUBLICITY ...................................................................................................................................... 24
34. RECAPTURE .................................................................................................................................. 24
35. RECORDS MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 24
36. REGISTRATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND SECRETARY OF STATE .............. 24
37. RIGHT OF INSPECTION ................................................................................................................ 24
38. SAVINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 25
39. SEVERABILITY ............................................................................................................................... 25
40. SITE SECURITY ............................................................................................................................. 25
41. SUBGRANTING/SUBCONTRACTING ........................................................................................... 25
42. SURVIVAL ....................................................................................................................................... 26
43. TAXES ............................................................................................................................................. 26
44. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE ......................................................................................................... 26
45. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE ........................................................................................... 27
46. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION FOR LOSS OR REDUCTION OF FUNDING ........................ 27
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47. TERMINATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 27
48. TREATMENT OF ASSETS ............................................................................................................. 28
49. WAIVER .......................................................................................................................................... 29
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................30
ATTACHMENT B - PROJECT BUDGET ..................................................................................31
ATTACHMENT C - CERTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE
THE PROJECT .........................................................................................................................32
ATTACHMENT D - CERTIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT AND REPORTING OF PREVAILING
WAGES ....................................................................................................................................33
ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATION OF LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN (LEED) .......................................................................................................................34
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FACE SHEET
Grant Agreement Number: 24-96647-128
Project Name: Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment & Roof Repair (Bremerton)
Washington State Department of Commerce
Local Government Division
Local Community Projects
1. GRANTEE 2. GRANTEE Doing Business As (optional)
City of Bremerton
680 Lebo Blvd.
BREMERTON, Washington 98310
N/A
3. GRANTEE Representative 4. COMMERCE Representative
Brian Hauschel
Parks Operations Manager
(360) 473-5305
brian.hauschel@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Sarah Alway
Program Manager
(360) 725-2978
sarah.alway@commerce.wa.gov
PO Box 42525
1500 Jefferson Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
5. Grant Amount 6. Funding Source 7. Start Date 8. End Date
$299,730.00 Federal: State:
Other: N/A:
Upon Final Signature June 30, 2027, if funds are not
reappropriated; June 30, 2029,
contingent on reappropriation.
9. Award Method
Direct: ☒ Competitive: ☐
NOFO/RFX #
N/A
Proviso #
Engrossed Substitute Senate
Bill 5949, Laws of 2024,
Chapter 375, Section 1018
10. Tax ID # 11. SWV # 12. UBI # 13. UEI #
91-6001231 SWV0000221-00 181-002-539 N/A
14. Grant Agreement Purpose
The purpose of this performance-based Grant Agreement is to provide funding for Jarstad Aquatic Center Assessment &
Roof Repair (Bremerton), a legislatively approved project that furthers the goals and objectives of Jarstad Aquatic Center
Assessment & Roof Repair (Bremerton) as described in Attachment A – Scope of Work.
COMMERCE, defined as the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the GRANTEE, as defined above,
acknowledge and accept the terms of this Grant Agreement and attachments and have executed this Grant Agreement on
the date below to start as of the date and year referenced above. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Grant
Agreement are governed by this Grant Agreement and the following other documents incorporated by reference: Grant
Agreement Terms and Conditions including Attachment A – Scope of Work, Attachment B – Project Budget, Attachment
C – Certification of Availability of Funds to Complete the Project, Attachment D – Certification of the Payment and
Reporting of Prevailing Wages, Attachment E – Certification of LEED, application as submitted for grant funding,
applicable Local Community Projects Program Notice of Funding Availability, and applicable Local Community Projects
Program Guidelines (as they may be revised from time to time).
FOR GRANTEE FOR COMMERCE
Greg Wheeler, Mayor
City of Bremerton
Date
Mark K. Barkley, Assistant Director
Local Government Division
Date
TEMPLATE APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
Lisa Koperski, Assistant Attorney General, on 07/23/2025
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL GRANT
STATE FUNDS
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT, entered into by and between City of Bremerton, a Local Government, and
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, as defined on the Face Sheet of this Grant
Agreement, WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS, COMMERCE has the statutory authority under RCW 43.330.050(5) to cooperate with
and provide assistance to local governments, businesses, and community-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, COMMERCE is also given the responsibility to administer state funds and programs
which are assigned to COMMERCE by the Governor or the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has, in Laws of 2023, Chapter 474, Section 1025,
made an appropriation to support the 2024 Local and Community Projects Program, which was
reappropriated and amended in Laws of 2025, Chapter 414, Sections 6051 and 7022, and directed
COMMERCE to administer those funds; and
WHEREAS, certain direct appropriations are provided for in the enabling legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Project is one component of a larger multiphase project, which will result in the
identification of building deficiencies and allow for critical repairs; and
WHEREAS, the enabling legislation also stipulates that the GRANTEE is eligible to receive funding
for design, acquisition, construction and equipment, or rehabilitation activities of the Project.
GRANTEE and COMMERCE are individually a “party” and, collectively, the “parties.”
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of covenants, conditions, performances, and promises hereinafter
contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. GRANT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for
all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Grant Agreement.
2. COMPENSATION
COMMERCE shall pay an amount not to exceed $299,730.00 for the capital costs necessary for or
incidental to the performance of work as set forth in Attachment A (Scope of Work).
3. CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS PERFORMANCE MEASURES
A. The release of state funds under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon the GRANTEE
demonstrating and certifying that it has expended or has access to funds from non-state sources
as set forth in ATTACHMENT C (CERTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT). Such non-state sources may consist of a combination of any of the
following:
i. Eligible Project expenditures prior to the execution of this Grant Agreement.
ii. Cash dedicated to the Project.
iii. Funds available through a letter of credit or other binding loan commitment(s).
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iv. Pledges from foundations or corporations.
v. Pledges from individual donors.
vi. The value of real property when acquired solely for the purposes of this Project, as
established and evidenced by a current market value appraisal performed by a licensed,
professional real estate appraiser, or a current property tax statement. COMMERCE will not
consider appraisals for prospective values of such property for the purposes of calculating the
amount of non-state matching fund credit.
vii. In-kind contributions, subject to COMMERCE’s approval.
B. The GRANTEE shall maintain records sufficient to evidence that it has access to or has
expended funds from such non-state sources and shall make such records available for
COMMERCE’s review upon reasonable request.
4. STATE PUBLIC WORKS
For work done at the cost of the State, GRANTEE must comply with public works statutes RCW
39.04 and RCW 39.10, apprenticeship requirements, and the state and local building codes, as
applicable. If GRANTEE has questions about compliance, GRANTEE will need to visit the
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Public Works Projects website for more
information.
5. SITE CONTROL
GRANTEE who receives grants for construction, purchase or renovation of facilities must provide
written evidence of and maintain site control, either through outright ownership of the subject property
or a long-term lease, for a minimum of 10 years after the later of: (1) final grant payment; or (2) the
date when the facility is made usable to the public for the purpose intended by the Washington State
Legislature, including GRANTEE having secured all required licenses, certifications, and/or permits.
GRANTEE must provide written evidence of continuing site control as may be requested by
COMMERCE.
6. DOCUMENTATION AND SECURITY
The provisions of this Section shall apply to capital projects performed by nonprofit organizations, for-
profit organizations, and public benefit corporations that involve the expenditure of over $250,000 in
state funds. The provisions may also apply to Tribes and local governments, depending on the
location of the Project. Additionally, COMMERCE reserves the right to review all state-funded projects
and to require that projects performed by other entity types comply with this Section. Projects for
which the grant award or legislative intent documents specify that the state funding is to be used for
pre-design or design only are exempt from this Section.
A. Deed of Trust. This Grant Agreement shall be evidenced by a promissory note and secured by a
deed of trust or other appropriate security instrument in favor of COMMERCE (the Deed of Trust).
The Deed of Trust shall be recorded in the County where the Project is located, and the original
returned to COMMERCE after recordation within 90 calendar days of Grant Agreement
execution. The Deed of Trust must be recorded before COMMERCE will reimburse the
GRANTEE for any Project costs. The amount secured by the Deed of Trust shall be the amount
of the Grant Agreement as set forth on the Face Sheet.
B. Term of Deed of Trust; Commitment Period. The Deed of Trust shall remain in full force and
effect for a minimum period of 10 years following the later of: (1) final payment of state funds to
the GRANTEE under this Grant Agreement; or (2) the date when:
i. the facility improved or acquired with grant funds; or
ii. a distinct phase of the Project
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is made useable to the public for the purpose intended by the Washington State Legislature (the
Commitment Period). Upon satisfaction of the Commitment Period and all other Grant Agreement
terms and conditions, COMMERCE shall, upon written request of the GRANTEE, take
appropriate action to reconvey the Deed of Trust.
C. Title Insurance. The GRANTEE shall purchase an extended coverage lender’s policy of title
insurance insuring the lien position of the Deed of Trust in an amount not less than the amount of
the grant.
D. Covenant. If the Project will be partially funded by a loan and the term of said loan is less than the
Commitment Period as defined in Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B), COMMERCE may
require that GRANTEE record or cause to be recorded a covenant in a superior lien position
ahead of the lender’s security instrument that restricts use of the facility or property for the
purpose(s) stated elsewhere in this Grant Agreement for at least the term of the Commitment
Period as defined in Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B).
E. Subordination. COMMERCE may agree to subordinate its Deed of Trust upon request from a
private or public lender. Any such request shall be submitted to COMMERCE in writing, and
COMMERCE shall respond to the request in writing within 30 calendar days of receiving the
request.
F. Deed of Trust on Leased Property. COMMERCE may require, at its sole discretion, a Deed of
Trust on the fee interest of the real property where the Project is located, if the Project is on
leased property.
7. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY VALUES FOR ACQUISITIONS OF REAL
PROPERTY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
When all or part of the grant is used to fund the acquisition of real property, before funds are
disbursed, the GRANTEE shall procure and provide to COMMERCE evidence establishing the value
of the real property eligible for reimbursement under this Grant Agreement as follows:
A. GRANTEE purchases of real property from an independent third-party seller shall be evidenced
by a current appraisal prepared by a licensed Washington State commercial real estate appraiser
or a current property tax statement.
B. GRANTEE purchases of real property from a related or subsidiary organization, such as an
affiliated LLC, shall be evidenced by a current appraisal prepared by a licensed Washington State
commercial real estate appraiser or the prior purchase price of the property plus holding costs,
whichever is less.
8. EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Payments to the GRANTEE shall be made on a reimbursement basis only. The GRANTEE may be
reimbursed, at the rate set forth elsewhere in this Grant Agreement and as authorized by the
Legislature, for work associated with the Project expenditures. Reimbursable costs are determined by
the Scope of Work, Attachment A. Generally, costs within the following cost categories are
considered capital expenditures:
A. Real property, and costs directly associated with such purchase, when purchased or acquired
solely for the purposes of the Project;
B. Design, engineering, architectural, and planning;
C. Construction management and observation (from external sources only);
D. Construction costs including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Site preparation and improvements;
ii. Permits and fees;
iii. Labor and materials;
iv. Taxes on Project goods and services;
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v. Capitalized equipment;
vi. Information technology infrastructure; and
vii. Landscaping.
E. Other costs authorized through the legislation.
For Direct Appropriations, COMMERCE may also consider reimbursing for work performed prior
to Grant Agreement execution but will not consider reimbursing for work performed prior to the
capital budget effective date unless the Project’s scope of work as approved by the legislature
includes such work.
For competitively-awarded projects, COMMERCE may also consider reimbursing for work
performed prior to Grant Agreement execution, but in no situation will reimburse for work
performed prior to the date specified in the program guidelines applicable at the time of Grant
Agreement execution.
All work requesting reimbursement must fall into eligible expenditures. Please see the most
recent version of the program guidelines for a complete list of eligible costs.
9. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT
COMMERCE shall reimburse the GRANTEE for up to 100% of each invoice for eligible Project
expenditures, up to the maximum payable under this Grant Agreement. When requesting
reimbursement for expenditures made, the GRANTEE shall submit to COMMERCE a signed and
completed Invoice Voucher (Form A-19), that documents capitalized Project activity performed – by
budget line item – for the billing period. The GRANTEE must submit all Invoice Vouchers and any
required documentation electronically. Submissions shall be in accordance with directions provided
by COMMERCE. Funds are reimbursement based and cannot be advanced under any circumstance.
Disbursements of funds for invoices due and payable within 30 days are not considered advanced
payments.
The GRANTEE shall evidence the costs claimed on each voucher by including copies of each invoice
received from subgrantees/subcontractors providing Project goods or services covered by the Grant
Agreement. The GRANTEE shall also provide COMMERCE with a copy of the cancelled check or
electronic funds transfer, as applicable, that confirms that they have paid each expenditure being
claimed at the time the voucher is submitted or within 30 calendar days of COMMERCE’s
disbursement of payment, and before any subsequent reimbursement request is made. Proof of
payment must be provided at the time the final grant reimbursement is requested.
A voucher must be certified (i.e., signed) by an official of the GRANTEE with authority to bind the
GRANTEE. The voucher shall be submitted to COMMERCE within 60 calendar days following the
completion of work or other termination of this Grant Agreement, or as soon as possible after the end
of the State biennium but in no case later than [15] calendar days following the end of the State
biennium unless Grant Agreement funds are re-appropriated by the Washington State Legislature in
accordance with Special Terms and Conditions Section 14 (Reappropriation).
If GRANTEE has or will be submitting any of the invoices attached to a request for payment for partial
reimbursement under another contract or grant agreement, GRANTEE must clearly identify such
contracts or grant agreements in the transmittal letter and request for payment.
Each request for payment must be accompanied by a Project Status Report, which describes, in
narrative form, the progress made on the Project since the last invoice was submitted as well as a
report of Project status to date. COMMERCE will not release payment for any reimbursement request
received unless and until the Project Status Report is received.
In the event that the Grant Agreement is executed or the award amount in Special Terms and
Conditions Section 2 (Compensation) is expended before construction completion of the Project, as
identified in Attachment A (Scope of Work), the GRANTEE agrees to continue providing complete
Project updates to their COMMERCE Representative quarterly or upon request.
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COMMERCE will pay GRANTEE upon receipt and approval of properly completed invoices and
supporting documentation, which shall be submitted to the Representative for COMMERCE not more
often than monthly. After approving the Invoice Voucher and Project Status Report, COMMERCE
shall promptly remit a warrant to the GRANTEE. Payment shall be considered timely if made by
COMMERCE within 30 calendar days after receipt of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be
sent to the address designated by the GRANTEE.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, COMMERCE may, in its sole discretion, holdback up to the final 10%
of grant funds until the Project is complete and the facility has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy
from the appropriate local permitting entity, or for projects without occupiable space, when
comparable evidence of Project completion is submitted by GRANTEE. COMMERCE will hold back
grant funds and shall not disburse such funds to the GRANTEE until the GRANTEE submits to
COMMERCE a copy of the issued Certificate of Occupancy or other COMMERCE-approved
evidence of completion. The evidence of completion must be submitted with GRANTEE’s final
request for reimbursement.
10. CLOSEOUT CERTIFICATION
COMMERCE shall complete and send a Grant Closeout Correspondence when:
A. All activities identified in the Scope of Work shown on Attachment A are complete and the Project
is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the Washington State Legislature, or
B. When final payment is made and GRANTEE has certified that the Project will be completed, and
the public benefit described will be maintained for the term of the Commitment Period as defined
in Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B).
The GRANTEE shall respond to confirm receipt of the Grant Closeout Correspondence when there are
grant funds remaining at closeout that will be de-obligated.
Notwithstanding anything in A. or B. above, the right of COMMERCE to recapture funds or seek other
remedies for failure to make the Project usable to the public shall survive the closeout or termination of
this Grant Agreement.
COMMERCE reserves the right to request additional information related to the Project.
11. INSURANCE
A. Insurance Requirements for Reimbursable Activities
The GRANTEE must have insurance coverage that is substantially similar to the coverage described
in Section 11(B) below for all periods in which GRANTEE performed work for which it will seek
reimbursement. The intent of the required insurance is to protect the State of Washington should
there be any Claims, suits, actions, costs, damages, or expenses arising from any loss or negligent or
intentional act or omission of the GRANTEE or subgrantee/subcontractor, or agents of either, while
performing under the terms of this Grant Agreement.
B. Additional Insurance Requirements During the Term of the Grant Agreement
i. The GRANTEE shall provide proof to COMMERCE of insurance coverage that shall be
maintained in full force and effect, as indicated below, and shall submit renewal certificates
not less than 30 calendar days prior to expiration of each policy required under this Section:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy. Provide a Commercial General
Liability Insurance Policy, including contractual liability, written on an occurrence basis, in
adequate quantity to protect against legal liability arising out of or related to this Grant
Agreement but in no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Additionally, the GRANTEE is
responsible for ensuring that any subgrantee/subcontractor provide adequate insurance
coverage for the activities arising out of or related to subgrants/subcontracts (if any).
Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage shall be maintained in full force and
effect during the term of this Grant Agreement and throughout the Commitment Period as
defined in Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B).
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b. Property Insurance. The GRANTEE shall keep the property insured in an amount
sufficient to permit such insurance to be written at all times on a replacement cost basis.
Such insurance shall cover the following hazards, as applicable:
1. Loss or damage by fire and such other risks;
2. Loss or damage from leakage or sprinkler systems now or hereafter installed in any
building on the premises;
3. Loss or damage by explosion of steam boilers, pressure vessels, oil or gasoline
storage tanks, or similar apparatus now or hereafter installed in a building or building
on the premises.
This property insurance coverage must be maintained in full force and effect throughout
the term of this Grant Agreement and the Commitment Period as defined in Special
Terms and Conditions Section 6(B).
c. Professional Liability, Errors, and Omissions Insurance. If GRANTEE will be
providing any professional services to be reimbursed under this Grant Agreement, the
GRANTEE shall maintain Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance with
minimum limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence to cover all activities by the
GRANTEE and licensed staff employed or under contract to the GRANTEE. The State of
Washington, the Department of Commerce, its agents, officers, and employees need not
be named as additional insureds under this policy. This insurance must be maintained
throughout the term of the Grant Agreement and the Commitment Period as defined in
Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B). GRANTEE shall require that any
subgrantees/subcontractors providing professional services that are reimbursable under
this Grant Agreement maintain Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance
at the coverage levels set forth in this subsection.
d. Fidelity Insurance. Every officer, director, employee, or agent who is authorized to act
on behalf of the GRANTEE for the purpose of receiving or depositing funds into program
accounts or issuing financial documents, checks, or other instruments of payment for
program costs shall be insured to provide protection against loss where:
1. The amount of fidelity coverage secured pursuant to this Grant Agreement shall be
$2,000,000 or the highest of planned reimbursement for the Grant Agreement period,
whichever is lower. Fidelity insurance secured pursuant to this paragraph shall name
the State of Washington, the Department of Commerce, its agents, officers, and
employees as beneficiary.
2. Subgrantees/subcontractors that receive $10,000 or more per year in funding
through this Grant Agreement shall secure fidelity insurance as noted above. Fidelity
insurance secured by subgrantees/subcontractors pursuant to this paragraph shall
name the GRANTEE and the GRANTEE’s fiscal agent (if any) as beneficiary.
3. Fidelity Insurance coverage shall be maintained in full force and effect from the start
date of this Grant Agreement until GRANTEE has submitted a Closeout Certification
Form, subject to the following: Fidelity Insurance must be issued on either (a) a “loss
sustained” basis; or (b) if issued on a “loss-discovered” basis, provide coverage for at
least 6 months following the date of COMMERCE’s receipt of the Closeout
Certification Form.
4. Fidelity Insurance for Organizations with No Employees.
Notwithstanding Special Term and Condition 11(B)(4), the requirement for fidelity
insurance described in that term is hereby waived as long as the GRANTEE does not
have any employees (including, but not limited to, volunteers, work-study
placements, and interns).
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ii. The insurance required shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business
within the State of Washington. Except as otherwise set forth in this Section, each insurance
policy shall name “the State of Washington Department of Commerce, its agents, officers,
and employees” as additional insureds on all policies. All policies shall be primary to any
other valid and collectable insurance. The GRANTEE shall instruct the insurers to give
COMMERCE 30 calendar days’ advance notice of any insurance cancellation or modification.
iii. The GRANTEE shall submit to COMMERCE within 15 calendar days of the Grant Agreement
start date, a certificate of insurance which outlines the coverage and limits defined in this
insurance section including, without limitation, the type of insurance coverage under the
policy, the designated beneficiary, who is covered, the amounts, the period of coverage, and
that COMMERCE will be provided 30 days’ advance written notice of cancellation. During the
term of the Grant Agreement, the GRANTEE shall submit renewal certificates not less than
30 calendar days prior to expiration of each policy required under this Section. Additionally,
GRANTEE shall provide copies of insurance instruments or certifications, at COMMERCE’s
request and until six (6) months after COMMERCE has received a Closeout Certification
Form from GRANTEE. Copies of such insurance instruments and certifications will be
provided within 15 calendar days of COMMERCE’s request unless otherwise agreed to by
the parties.
iv. GRANTEES and Local Governments that Participate in a Self-Insurance Program.
Self-Insured/Liability Pool or Self-Insured Risk Management Program – With prior approval
from COMMERCE, the GRANTEE may provide the coverage above under a self-
insured/liability pool or self-insured risk management program. In order to obtain permission
from COMMERCE, the GRANTEE shall provide: (1) a description of its self-insurance
program, and (2) a certificate and/or letter of coverage that outlines coverage limits and
deductibles. All self-insured risk management programs or self-insured/liability pool financial
reports must comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and adhere to
accounting standards promulgated by 1) Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB), 2) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and 3) the Washington State
Auditor’s annual instructions for financial reporting. GRANTEE’s participating in joint risk
pools shall maintain sufficient documentation to support the aggregate claim liability
information reported on the balance sheet. The State of Washington, the Department of
Commerce, its agents, and employees need not be named as additional insured under a self-
insured property/liability pool, if the pool is prohibited from naming third parties as additional
insured.
GRANTEE shall provide annually to COMMERCE a summary of coverages and a letter of
self- insurance, evidencing continued coverage under GRANTEE’s self-insured/liability pool
or self-insured risk management program. Such annual summary of coverage and letter of
self-insurance will be provided on the anniversary of the start date of this Grant Agreement.
12. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Grant Agreement, the inconsistency shall be resolved by
giving precedence in the following order:
1) Applicable federal and State of Washington statutes and regulations
2) Special Terms and Conditions
3) General Terms and Conditions
4) Attachment A – Scope of Work
5) Attachment B – Project Budget
6) Attachment C – Certification of the Availability of Funds to Complete the Project
7) Attachment D – Certification of the Payment and Reporting of Prevailing Wages
8) Attachment E – Certification of Intent to Enter the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Certification Process
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9) Application as submitted by the GRANTEE for funding
10) Notice of Funding Availability
Program Guidelines, as revised. GRANTEE acknowledges that the Program Guidelines may be
revised by COMMERCE from time to time and agrees that the most recent version of the Guidelines
shall be applicable. COMMERCE will post notice on its website
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/capital-facilities/ drawing attention to the
sections of the Guidelines that have been revised.
13. REDUCTION IN FUNDS
In the event that funds appropriated for the Project contemplated under this Grant Agreement are
withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way by the Governor or the Washington State Legislature, or
other funding source, during the Grant Agreement period, the parties understand and agree that
COMMERCE may suspend, amend, or terminate the Grant Agreement to abide by the revised
funding limitations. The parties understand and agree that GRANTEE shall be bound by any such
revised funding limitations as implemented at the discretion of COMMERCE and shall meet and
renegotiate the Grant Agreement accordingly.
14. REAPPROPRIATION
A. The parties hereto understand and agree that any State funds not expended by the End Date
listed on the Face Sheet will lapse on that date unless specifically reappropriated by the
Washington State Legislature. If funds are so reappropriated, the State's obligation under the
terms of this Grant Agreement shall be contingent upon the terms of such reappropriation.
B. In the event any funds awarded under this Grant Agreement are reappropriated for use in a future
biennium, COMMERCE reserves the right to assign a reasonable share of any such
reappropriation for administrative costs.
15. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT/CAPITAL FACILITIES
COMMERCE makes no claim to any real property improved or constructed with funds awarded under
this Grant Agreement and does not assert and will not acquire any ownership interest in or title to the
capital facilities and/or equipment constructed or purchased with state funds under this Grant
Agreement; provided, however, that COMMERCE may be granted a security interest in real
property to secure funds awarded under this Grant Agreement. This provision does not extend to
Claims that COMMERCE may bring against the GRANTEE in recapturing funds expended in violation
of this Grant Agreement.
16. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR USE FOR GRANTEE-OWNED PROPERTY
A. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that any and all real property or facilities owned by the
GRANTEE that are acquired, constructed, or otherwise improved using state funds under this
Grant Agreement shall be held and used by the GRANTEE for the purpose or purposes stated
elsewhere in this Grant Agreement for the Commitment Period as defined in Special Terms and
Conditions Section 6(B).
B. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit the GRANTEE from selling any property or
properties described in this Section; provided, however, that any such sale shall be subject to
prior review and approval by COMMERCE and that all proceeds from such sale shall be applied
to the purchase price of a different facility or facilities of equal or greater value than the original
facility and that any such new facility or facilities will be used for the purpose or purposes stated
elsewhere in this Grant Agreement.
C. In the event the GRANTEE is found to be out of compliance with this Section, the GRANTEE
shall repay to the state general fund or state building construction account, as determined solely
by COMMERCE, pursuant to General Terms and Conditions Section 34, the principal amount of
the funds disbursed under the Grant Agreement, along with interest at the rate of the higher of: (i)
five percent (5%) per annum, or (ii) the rate of interest of state of Washington general obligation
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bonds issued on the date most close in time to the effective date in which legislation authorized
funding for the subject facility. Repayment shall be made pursuant to General Terms and
Conditions Section 34 (Recapture). This repayment is in addition to any other remedies available
at law or in equity.
17. CHANGE OF USE FOR LEASED PROPERTY PERFORMANCE MEASURE
A. The GRANTEE understands and agrees that any and all real property or facilities leased by the
GRANTEE that are constructed, renovated, or otherwise improved using state funds under this
Grant Agreement shall be used by the GRANTEE for the purpose or purposes stated elsewhere
in this Grant Agreement for a period of the Commitment Period as defined in Special Terms and
Conditions Section 6(B).
B. In the event the GRANTEE is found to be out of compliance with this Section, the GRANTEE
shall repay to the state general fund or state building construction account, as determined solely
by COMMERCE, pursuant to General Terms and Conditions Section 34, the principal amount of
the funds disbursed under the Grant Agreement, along with interest at the rate of the higher of: (i)
five percent (5%) per annum, or (ii) the rate of interest of state of Washington general obligation
bonds issued on the date most close in time to the effective date in which legislation authorized
funding for the subject facility Repayment shall be made pursuant to General Terms and
Conditions Section 34 (Recapture). This repayment is in addition to any other remedies available
at law or in equity.
18. MODIFICATION TO THE PROJECT BUDGET
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Grant Agreement, the GRANTEE may, its discretion,
make modifications to Grant Amounts associated with line item(s) in Attachment B (Project
Budget) that will not increase the Grant Amounts associated with line item(s) by more than 20%.
B. The GRANTEE shall notify COMMERCE in writing by email when proposing any budget
modification or modifications to a line item in Attachment B (Project Budget) that would increase
the Grant Amounts associated with line item(s) by more than 20%. Conversely, COMMERCE
may initiate the budget modification approval process if presented with a request for payment
under this Grant Agreement that would cause one or more budget line items to exceed the 20%
threshold increase described above.
C. Any such budget modification or modifications as described above shall require the written
approval of COMMERCE by email, and such written approval shall amend the Project Budget.
Each party to this Grant Agreement will retain and make any and all documents related to such
budget modifications a part of their respective Grant Agreement file.
D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to permit an increase in the amount of funds available
for the Project, as set forth in Special Terms and Conditions Section 2 (Compensation) of this
Grant Agreement.
19. SIGNAGE, MARKERS AND PUBLICATIONS
A. Taxpayers of Washington State as participant in funding Project
If, during the period covered by this Grant Agreement, the GRANTEE displays or circulates any
communication, publication, or donor recognition identifying the financial participants in the
Project, any such communication or publication must identify “The Taxpayers of Washington
State” as a participant.
B. Ensure coordinated Climate Commitment Act branding.
If Climate Commitment Act funding is involved in this Grant Agreement, then the following
provisions apply to GRANTEE and its subgrantees/subcontractors including, without limitation,
any and all contractors, subgrantees/subcontractors, service providers, and others who assist
GRANTEE in implementing the Project in order to strengthen public awareness of how CCA
funding is used and to ensure consistent branding and funding acknowledgments:
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i. Funding source acknowledgement. - The GRANTEE must display or circulate in any and all
communications including, without limitation, on websites and in announcements, press
releases, and publications used for media-related activities, publicity, and public outreach
that: “This project is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The
CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work
reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the
CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.”
ii. Include the “Climate Commitment Act” logo at climate.wa.gov/brandtoolkit, consistent with the
branding guidelines posted at climate.wa.gov/brandtoolkit for:
a. any Project website or webpage that includes logos from other funding partners; and/or
b. any Project media or public information materials that include logos from other funding
partners; and/or
c. On-site signage, to the extent possible. By way of example only, this means that for
consumer-related projects or programs, a decal may be placed on front of installed heat
pump or a logo printed on a delivery tag.
iii. The GRANTEE is responsible for ensuring that its subgrantees/subcontractors comply with
Section 19(B).
20. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS
Prior to approval and disbursement of any funds awarded under this Grant Agreement, GRANTEE
shall cooperate with COMMERCE to complete the requirements of Governor’s Executive Order 21-02
or GRANTEE shall complete a review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, if
applicable. GRANTEE agrees that the GRANTEE is legally and financially responsible for compliance
with all laws, regulations, and agreements related to the preservation of historical or cultural
resources and agrees to hold harmless COMMERCE and the State of Washington in relation to any
claim related to such historical or cultural resources discovered, disturbed, or damaged as a result of
the Project funded by this Grant Agreement.
In addition to the requirements set forth in this Grant Agreement, GRANTEE shall, in accordance with
Governor’s Executive Order 21-02 as applicable, coordinate with COMMERCE and the Washington
State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), including any recommended
consultation with any affected tribe(s), during Project design and prior to construction to determine the
existence of any tribal cultural resources affected by Project. GRANTEE agrees to avoid, minimize, or
mitigate impacts to the cultural resource as a continuing prerequisite to receipt of funds under this
Grant Agreement.
The GRANTEE agrees that, unless the GRANTEE is proceeding under an approved historical and
cultural monitoring plan or other memorandum of agreement, if historical or cultural artifacts are
discovered during construction, the GRANTEE shall immediately stop construction and notify the
local historical preservation officer and the State's historical preservation officer at DAHP, and the
COMMERCE Representative identified on the Face Sheet. If human remains are uncovered, the
GRANTEE shall report the presence and location of the remains to the coroner and local enforcement
immediately, then contact DAHP and the concerned tribe's cultural staff or committee.
The GRANTEE shall require this provision to be contained in all subgrants/subcontracts for work or
services related to the Project described in Attachment A (Scope of Work).
In addition to the requirements set forth in this Grant Agreement, GRANTEE agrees to comply with
RCW 27.44 regarding Indian Graves and Records, RCW 27.53 regarding Archaeological Sites and
Resources, RCW 68.60 regarding Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries and Historic Graves, and
WAC 25-48 regarding Archaeological Excavation and Removal Permits.
Completion of the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act shall
substitute for completion of Governor’s Executive Order 21-02.
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In the event that the GRANTEE finds it necessary to amend the Project described in Attachment A
(Scope of Work), the GRANTEE may be required to re-comply with Governor's Executive Order 21-
02 or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
21. TERMINATION FOR FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION
In the event the GRANTEE commits fraud or makes any misrepresentation in connection with the
grant application or during the performance of this Grant Agreement, COMMERCE reserves the right
to terminate or amend this Grant Agreement, accordingly, including the right to recapture all funds
disbursed to the GRANTEE under the Grant Agreement.
22. FRAUD AND OTHER LOSS REPORTING
GRANTEE shall report in writing all known or suspected fraud or other loss of any funds or other
property furnished under this Grant Agreement immediately or as soon as practicable to the
COMMERCE Representative identified on the Face Sheet.
23. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Notwithstanding General Terms and Conditions Section 13 (Confidentiality/Safeguarding of
Information), COMMERCE is a public agency subject to the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56 (PRA).
Under the PRA, all materials relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any
governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by COMMERCE or its
functional equivalents are considered public records. The PRA requires that public records
responsive to a public records request be promptly produced unless the PRA or an “other statute”
exempts such records from production. This Grant Agreement is not intended to alter COMMERCE’s
obligations under the PRA. The parties agree that if COMMERCE receives a public records request
for files that may include confidential information under General Terms and Conditions Section 13
(Confidentiality/Safeguarding of Information), COMMERCE may notify the other party of the request
and of the date that the records will be released to the requester unless GRANTEE obtains a court
order enjoining disclosure. If the GRANTEE fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure,
COMMERCE may release the requested information on the date specified. If the GRANTEE obtains
a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining disclosure pursuant to the PRA,
COMMERCE shall maintain the confidentiality of the information per the court order.
24. APPLICABILITY OF COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS TO ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN
WORK
General Terms and Conditions Section 16 (Copyright Provisions) are not intended to apply to any
architectural and engineering design work funded by this Grant Agreement.
25. TREATMENT OF ASSETS
Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. General Terms and
Conditions Section 47 (Treatment of Assets) is superseded by this provision.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL GRANT
STATE FUNDS
1. DEFINITIONS
As used throughout this Grant Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. “Authorized Representative” shall mean the Director and/or the designee authorized in writing to
act on the Director’s behalf.
B. “Claim” shall mean any and all claims, losses, costs, damage, expenses, liabilities, liens, actions,
causes of action (whether in tort or contract, law or equity, or otherwise), and attorneys’ fees and
costs.
C. “COMMERCE” shall mean the Washington State Department of Commerce.
D. “Grant Agreement” shall mean the entire written agreement between COMMERCE and the
GRANTEE, including any attachments, exhibits, documents, or materials incorporated by
reference, and any amendments executed by the parties.
E. "GRANTEE" shall mean the entity identified on the Face Sheet performing service(s) under this
Grant Agreement and shall include all employees and agents of the GRANTEE.
F. “Personal Information” shall mean information identifiable to any person, including, but not limited
to, information that relates to a person’s name, health, finances, education, business, use, or
receipt of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers, social
security numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial identifiers.
G. ”State” shall mean the State of Washington.
H. "Subgrantee/subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the GRANTEE, who is
performing all or part of those services under this Grant Agreement under a separate subcontract
or subgrant with the GRANTEE. The term “subgrantee/subcontractor” refers to
subgrantees/subcontractors of any tier.
2. ACCESS TO DATA
In compliance with RCW 39.26.180, the GRANTEE shall provide access to data generated under this
Grant Agreement to COMMERCE, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, and the Office
of the State Auditor at no additional cost. This includes access to all information that supports the
findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the GRANTEE’s reports, including computer models
and the methodology for those models.
3. ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED
No payments in advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this Grant
Agreement shall be made by COMMERCE.
4. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Grant Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. Such
amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to
bind each of the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of
this Grant Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
5. ALLOWABLE COSTS
Costs allowable under this Grant Agreement are actual expenditures according to an approved
budget up to the maximum amount stated on the Grant Agreement Award or Amendment Face
Sheet.
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6. AMENDMENTS
This Grant Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall
not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the
parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Grant
Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
7. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-336, ALSO
REFERRED TO AS THE “ADA” 28 CFR PART 35
The GRANTEE must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to
individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local
government services, and telecommunications.
8. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Grant Agreement nor any Claim arising under this Grant Agreement, shall be transferred
or assigned by the GRANTEE without prior written consent of COMMERCE.
9. ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Unless expressly permitted under another provision of the Grant Agreement, in the event of litigation
or other action brought to enforce Grant Agreement terms, each party agrees to bear its own
attorneys’ fees and costs.
10. AUDIT
A. General Requirements
COMMERCE reserves the right to require an audit. If required, GRANTEEs are required to
procure audit services, at the request of COMMERCE, and provide documentation of the audit to
COMMERCE based on the following guidelines.
The GRANTEE shall maintain its records and accounts so as to facilitate audits and shall ensure
that subgrantees/subcontractors also maintain auditable records.
The GRANTEE is responsible for any audit exceptions incurred by its own organization or that of
its subgrantees/subcontractors.
COMMERCE reserves the right to recover from the GRANTEE all disallowed costs resulting from
the audit.
Responses to any unresolved management findings and disallowed or questioned costs shall be
included with the audit report. The GRANTEE must respond to COMMERCE requests for
information or corrective action concerning audit issues within 30 calendar days of the date of
request.
B. State Funds Requirements
In the event an audit is required, if the GRANTEE is a state or local government entity, the Office
of the State Auditor shall conduct the audit. Audits of non-profit organizations are to be conducted
by a qualified certified public accountant.
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The GRANTEE shall include the above audit requirements in any and all subgrants or
subcontracts.
In any case, the GRANTEE’s records must be available for review by COMMERCE at any time
during the Commitment Period as defined in Special Terms and Conditions Section 6(B).
C. Documentation Requirements
The GRANTEE must send a copy of the audit report described above no later than 9 months after
the end of the GRANTEE’s fiscal year(s) by sending a scanned copy to
comacctoffice@commerce.wa.gov or a hard copy to:
Washington State Department of Commerce
ATTN: Audit Review and Resolution Office
1500 Jefferson Street SE
PO Box 42525
Olympia. WA 98501
In addition to sending a copy of the audit, when applicable, the GRANTEE must include:
i. Corrective action plan for audit findings within three (3) months of the audit being received
by COMMERCE; and
ii. Copy of the Management Letter.
If the GRANTEE is required to obtain a single audit consistent with Circular A-133
requirements, a copy must be provided to COMMERCE; no other report is required.
11. BREACHES OF OTHER STATE CONTRACTS
GRANTEE is expected to comply with all other contracts and grant agreements executed between
GRANTEE and the State of Washington. A breach of any other contract or grant agreement entered
into between GRANTEE and the State of Washington may, in COMMERCE's sole discretion, be
deemed a breach of this Grant Agreement.
12. CODE REQUIREMENTS
All construction and rehabilitation projects must satisfy the requirements of applicable local, state, and
federal building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, energy and barrier-free codes. Compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 28 C.F.R. Part 35 will be required, as specified by the local
building Department.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY/SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
A. “Confidential Information” as used in this Section includes:
i. All material provided to the GRANTEE by COMMERCE that is designated as “confidential”
by COMMERCE; and
ii. All material produced by the GRANTEE that is designated as “confidential” by
COMMERCE; and
iii. All Personal Information in the possession of the GRANTEE that may not be disclosed
under state or federal law.
B. The GRANTEE shall comply with all state and federal laws related to the use, sharing, transfer,
sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information. The GRANTEE shall use Confidential Information
solely for the purposes of this Grant Agreement and shall not use, share, transfer, sell, or disclose
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any Confidential Information to any third party except with the prior written consent of
COMMERCE or as may be required by law. The GRANTEE shall take all necessary steps to
assure that Confidential Information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized use, sharing,
transfer, sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information or violation of any related state or federal
laws. Upon request, the GRANTEE shall provide COMMERCE with its policies and procedures
on confidentiality. COMMERCE may require changes to such policies and procedures as they
apply to this Grant Agreement whenever COMMERCE reasonably determines that changes are
necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosures. The GRANTEE shall make the changes within
the time period specified by COMMERCE. Upon request, the GRANTEE shall immediately return
to COMMERCE any Confidential Information that COMMERCE reasonably determines has not
been adequately protected by the GRANTEE against unauthorized disclosure.
C. Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The GRANTEE shall notify COMMERCE within 5 working days
of GRANTEE’s discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential information
and shall take necessary steps to mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure.
14. CONFORMANCE
If any provision of this Grant Agreement violates any statute or rule of law of the State of Washington,
it is considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
15. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics Board or other tribunal, COMMERCE
may, in its sole discretion, by written notice to the GRANTEE terminate this Grant Agreement if it is
found after due notice and examination by COMMERCE that there is a violation of the Ethics in Public
Service Act, RCW 42.52 and RCW 42.23, or any similar statute involving the GRANTEE in the
procurement of, or performance under, this Grant Agreement.
Specific restrictions apply to contracting with current or former state employees pursuant to RCW
42.52. The GRANTEE and all subgrantees/subcontractors (if any) must identify any person employed
in any capacity by the State of Washington that worked on this Grant Agreement, or any matter
related to the Project funded under this Grant Agreement or any other state funded project, including,
but not limited to, formulating or drafting legislation, participating in grant procurement, planning and
execution, awarding grants, or monitoring grants, during the 24 month period preceding the start date
of this Grant Agreement. Any person identified by the GRANTEE and their
subgrantees/subcontractors (if any) must be identified individually by name, the agency previously or
currently employed by, job title or position held, and separation date. If it is determined by
COMMERCE that a conflict of interest exists, the GRANTEE may be disqualified from further
consideration for the award of a grant.
In the event this Grant Agreement is terminated as provided above, COMMERCE shall be entitled to
pursue the same remedies against the GRANTEE as it could pursue in the event of a breach of the
Grant Agreement by the GRANTEE. The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided for in this
clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
The existence of facts upon which COMMERCE makes any determination under this clause shall be
an issue and may be reviewed as provided in Section 18 General Terms and Conditions (Disputes) of
this Grant Agreement.
16. COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS
Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Grant Agreement shall be considered
"works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by COMMERCE.
COMMERCE shall be considered the author of such Materials. In the event that the Materials are not
considered “works for hire” under the U.S. Copyright laws, the GRANTEE hereby irrevocably assigns
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all right, title, and interest in all Materials, including all intellectual property rights, moral rights, and
rights of publicity to COMMERCE effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.
“Materials” means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents,
pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes,
and/or sound reproductions. “Ownership” includes the right to copyright, patent, and register as well
as the ability to transfer these rights.
For Materials that are delivered under the Grant Agreement, but that incorporate pre-existing
materials not produced under the Grant Agreement, the GRANTEE grants to COMMERCE a
nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense to others) in such Materials to
translate, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The
GRANTEE warrants and represents that the GRANTEE has all rights and permissions, including
intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to
COMMERCE.
The GRANTEE shall exert all reasonable effort to advise COMMERCE, at the time of delivery of
Materials furnished under this Grant Agreement, of all known or potential invasions of privacy
contained therein and of any portion of such document which was not produced in the performance of
this Grant Agreement. The GRANTEE shall provide COMMERCE with prompt written notice of each
notice or claim of infringement received by the GRANTEE with respect to any Materials delivered
under this Grant Agreement. COMMERCE shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive
markings placed upon the Materials by the GRANTEE.
17. DISALLOWED COSTS
The GRANTEE is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own
organization or that of its subgrantees/subcontractors.
18. DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement, when a dispute arises between the parties
and it cannot be resolved by direct negotiation, either party may request a dispute hearing with the
Director of COMMERCE, who may designate a neutral person to decide the dispute.
The request for a dispute hearing must:
i. be in writing;
ii. state the disputed issues;
iii. state the relative positions of the parties;
iv. state the GRANTEE's name, address, and Grant Agreement number; and
v. be mailed to the Director and the other party’s (respondent’s) Grant Agreement
Representative within 3 working days after the parties agree that they cannot resolve the
dispute.
The respondent shall send a written answer to the requestor’s statement to both the Director or the
Director’s designee and the requestor within five (5) working days.
The Director or designee shall review the written statements and reply in writing to both parties within
10 working days. The Director or designee may extend this period if necessary by notifying the
parties.
The decision shall not be admissible in any succeeding judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.
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The parties agree that this dispute process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial
tribunal.
Nothing in this Grant Agreement shall be construed to limit the parties’ choice of a mutually
acceptable alternate dispute resolution (ADR) method in addition to the dispute hearing procedure
outlined above.
19. DUPLICATE PAYMENT
COMMERCE shall not pay the GRANTEE, if the GRANTEE has charged or will charge the State of
Washington or any other party under any other grant, subgrant/subcontract, contract, or agreement,
for the same services or expenses. The GRANTEE certifies that work to be performed under this
Grant Agreement does not duplicate any work to be charged against any other grant,
subgrant/subcontract, contract, or agreement.
20. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Grant Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for
Thurston County.
21. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the GRANTEE shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
State of Washington, COMMERCE, agencies of the State, and all officials, agents, employees, and
representatives of the State, from and against all Claims for injuries or death arising out of or resulting
from the performance of the Grant Agreement.
The GRANTEE’S obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless includes any Claim by any and
all of GRANTEE’S agents, employees, representatives, and/or subgrantee(s)/subcontractor(s) (and
their agents, employees, and representatives, to the extent that GRANTEE is using any
subgrantee/subcontractor for the Project).
The GRANTEE’S obligations shall not include such Claims that may be caused by the sole
negligence of the State and its agencies, officials, agents, and/or employees. If the Claims or
damages are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the State, its agents, and/or
employees and (b) the GRANTEE, its subgrantees/subcontractors, agents, and/or employees, this
indemnity provision shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the negligence of the
GRANTEE (and/or its subgrantees/subcontractors) and their agents, officers, representatives, and/or
employees.
The GRANTEE waives its immunity under RCW 51 to the extent it is required to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless the State and its agencies, officers, agents, and/or employees.
22. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY OF THE GRANTEE
The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Grant
Agreement. The GRANTEE and its employees, officers, representatives, and/or agents performing
under this Grant Agreement are not employees or agents of the State of Washington or
COMMERCE. The GRANTEE will not hold itself out as or claim to be an officer or employee of
COMMERCE or of the State of Washington by reason hereof, nor will the GRANTEE make any claim
of right, privilege, or benefit which would accrue to such officer or employee under law. Conduct and
control of the work associated with the Project will be solely with the GRANTEE.
23. INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
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The GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable provisions of RCW 51 (Industrial Insurance). If the
GRANTEE fails to provide industrial insurance coverage or fails to pay premiums or penalties on
behalf of its employees as may be required by law, COMMERCE may collect from the GRANTEE the
full amount payable to the Industrial Insurance Accident Fund. COMMERCE may deduct the amount
owed by the GRANTEE to the accident fund from the amount payable to the GRANTEE by
COMMERCE under this Grant Agreement and transmit the deducted amount to the Department of
Labor and Industries (L&I) Division of Insurance Services. This provision does not waive any of L&I’s
rights to collect from the GRANTEE.
24. LAWS
The GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and policies of
local and state and federal governments, as now or hereafter amended.
25. LICENSING, ACCREDITATION, AND REGISTRATION
The GRANTEE shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation, and
registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Grant Agreement.
26. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
Only the Authorized Representative or Authorized Representative’s delegate by writing (delegation to
be made prior to action) shall have the express, implied, or apparent authority to enter, alter, amend,
modify, or waive any clause or condition of this Grant Agreement. Furthermore, any alteration,
amendment, modification, or waiver of any clause or condition of this Grant Agreement is not effective
or binding unless made in writing and signed by the Authorized Representative.
27. LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION
Where applicable, GRANTEE shall participate in local public transportation forums and implement
strategies designed to ensure access to services.
28. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS
A. During the performance of this Grant Agreement, the GRANTEE, including any
subgrantee/subcontractor, shall comply with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws,
regulations, and policies including, but not be limited to, not discriminate on the bases
enumerated at RCW 49.60.530(3). In addition, GRANTEE, including any subcontractor, shall give
written notice of this nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which
GRANTEE, or subgrantee/subcontractor, has a collective bargaining or other agreement. The
funds provided under this Grant Agreement shall not be used to fund religious worship, exercise,
or instruction. No person shall be required to participate in any religious worship, exercise, or
instruction in order to have access to the facilities funded by this Grant Agreement.
B. Obligation to Cooperate. GRANTEE, including any subcontractor, shall cooperate and comply
with any Washington state agency investigation regarding any allegation that GRANTEE,
including any subgrantee/subcontractor, has engaged in discrimination prohibited by this Grant
Agreement pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3).
C. Default. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, COMMERCE may suspend GRANTEE,
including any subgrantee/subcontractor, upon notice of a failure to participate and cooperate with
any state agency investigation into alleged discrimination prohibited by this Grant Agreement,
pursuant to RCW 49.60.530(3). Any such suspension will remain in place until COMMERCE
receives notification that GRANTEE, including any subgrantee/subcontractor, is cooperating with
the investigating state agency. In the event GRANTEE, or subgrantee/subcontractor, is
determined to have engaged in discrimination identified at RCW 49.60.530(3), COMMERCE may
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terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, and GRANTEE, subgrantee/subcontractor, or both,
may be referred for debarment as provided in RCW 39.26.200. GRANTEE or
subgrantee/subcontractor may be given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance,
including implementing conditions consistent with any court-ordered injunctive relief or settlement
agreement.
29. PAY EQUITY
The GRANTEE agrees to ensure that “similarly employed” individuals in its workforce are compensated
as equals, consistent with the following:
A. Employees are “similarly employed” if the individuals work for the same employer, the
performance of the job requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are
performed under similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of whether
employees are similarly employed;
B. GRANTEE may allow differentials in compensation for its workers if the differentials are based in
good faith and on any of the following:
i. A seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality
of production; a bona fide job-related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in
compensation levels; and/or
ii. A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but not be limited to, education,
training, or experience that is: Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived
from a gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential; and/or
iii. A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must be: Consistent with business
necessity; not based on or derived from a gender-based differential; and account for the
entire differential.
This Grant Agreement may be terminated by COMMERCE, if COMMERCE or the Department of
Enterprise Services determines that the GRANTEE is not in compliance with this Section.
30. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Political activity of GRANTEE employees and officers are limited by the Campaign Disclosure and
Contribution provisions of RCW 42.17a and the Federal Hatch Act, 5 USC 1501 - 1508.
No funds may be used for working for or against ballot measures or for or against the candidacy of
any person for public office.
31. PREVAILING WAGE LAW
The GRANTEE certifies that all subgrantees/subcontractors performing work on the Project shall
comply with State Prevailing Wages on Public Works, RCW 39.12, as applicable to the Project
funded by this Grant Agreement, including, but not limited to, the filing of the “Statement of Intent to
Pay Prevailing Wages” and “Affidavit of Wages Paid” as required by RCW 39.12.040. The GRANTEE
shall maintain records sufficient to evidence compliance with RCW 39.12 and shall make such
records available for COMMERCE’s review upon request. The GRANTEE is advised to consult the
Industrial Statistician at the Washington Department of Labor and Industries to determine whether
prevailing wages must be paid. COMMERCE is not responsible for determining whether prevailing
wage applies to this Project or for any prevailing wage payments that may be required by law.
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32. PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENT OF BONUS OR COMMISSION
The funds provided under this Grant Agreement shall not be used in payment of any bonus or
commission for the purpose of obtaining approval of the application for such funds or any other
approval or concurrence under this Grant Agreement provided, however, that reasonable fees or
bona fide technical consultant, managerial, or other such services, other than actual solicitation, are
not hereby prohibited if otherwise eligible as Project costs.
33. PUBLICITY
The GRANTEE agrees not to publish or use any advertising or publicity materials in which the State
of Washington or COMMERCE’s name is mentioned, or language used from which the connection
with the State of Washington’s or COMMERCE’s name may reasonably be inferred or implied,
without the prior written consent of COMMERCE.
34. RECAPTURE
In the event that the GRANTEE fails to perform this Grant Agreement in accordance with state or
federal laws, and/or the provisions of this Grant Agreement, COMMERCE reserves the right to
recapture funds in an amount to compensate COMMERCE for the noncompliance (which may include
all funds disbursed under the Grant Agreement, along with interest at the rate of the higher of: (i) five
percent (5%) per annum, or (ii) the rate of interest of state of Washington general obligation bonds
issued on the date most close in time to the effective date in which legislation authorized funding for
the subject facility) in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
COMMERCE’s ability to recapture or seek remedies shall survive any receipt of a Closeout
Certification Form or termination of this Grant Agreement.
Repayment by the GRANTEE of funds under this Section shall occur within the time period specified
by COMMERCE. In the alternative, COMMERCE may recapture such funds from payments due
under this Grant Agreement.
35. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The GRANTEE shall maintain books, records, documents, data, and other evidence relating to this
Grant Agreement and performance of the services described herein, including, but not limited to,
accounting procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs
of any nature expended in the performance of this Grant Agreement.
GRANTEE shall retain such records for a period of 6 years following the date of final payment. At no
additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the Grant Agreement, shall be
subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, or audit by COMMERCE, personnel duly
authorized by COMMERCE, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so
authorized by law, regulation, or agreement.
If any litigation, Claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the 6 year period, the records shall
be retained until all litigation, Claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved.
36. REGISTRATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND SECRETARY OF STATE
If required by law, the GRANTEE shall complete registration with the Washington State Department
of Revenue. Nonprofit and for-profit businesses must also be registered with the Washington
Secretary of State and current with all required filings.
37. RIGHT OF INSPECTION
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At no additional cost, the GRANTEE shall provide right of access to its facilities to COMMERCE, or
any of its officers, or to any other authorized agent or official of the State of Washington or the federal
government, at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance,
and/or quality assurance under this Grant Agreement. At no additional cost, the GRANTEE shall also
provide any documents related to this Grant Agreement to COMMERCE upon request to assist
COMMERCE in the periodic monitoring of this Grant Agreement.
38. SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
after the effective date of this Grant Agreement and prior to normal completion, COMMERCE may
terminate the Grant Agreement under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the 10
calendar day notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Grant Agreement may be amended to
reflect the new funding limitations and conditions.
39. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Grant Agreement are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal
or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of the Grant Agreement.
40. SITE SECURITY
While on COMMERCE premises, GRANTEE, its agents, employees, and/or
subgrantees/subcontractors shall conform in all respects with physical, fire, and other security policies
or regulations.
41. SUBGRANTING/SUBCONTRACTING
A. GRANTEE must execute binding agreements with all subgrantees/subcontractors that will
perform work under this Grant Agreement.
B. GRANTEE must ensure that any and all subgrantees/subcontractors that perform work related to
this Project are duly authorized and licensed in Washington State to perform the work
contemplated by this Grant Agreement.
C. Neither the GRANTEE nor any subgrantee/subcontractor shall enter into subgrants/subcontracts
for any of the work associated with the Project contemplated under this Grant Agreement without
obtaining prior written approval of COMMERCE. In no event shall the existence of the
subgrant/subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the GRANTEE to COMMERCE
for any breach in the performance of the GRANTEE’s duties. This clause does not include grants
of employment between the GRANTEE and personnel assigned to perform work associated with
the Project under this Grant Agreement.
D. Additionally, the GRANTEE is responsible for ensuring that all terms, conditions, assurances, and
certifications set forth in this Grant Agreement are carried forward to any subgrants/subcontracts.
Every subgrant/subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington
are not liable for Claims or damages arising from a subgrantee’s/subcontractor’s performance of
the subgrant/subcontract. GRANTEE and its subgrantees/subcontractors agree not to release,
divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal
information without the express written consent of COMMERCE or as provided by law.
E. Data Collection - GRANTEE will submit reports, in a form and format to be provided by
COMMERCE and at intervals as agreed by the parties, regarding work under this Grant
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Agreement performed by subgrantees/subcontractors and the portion of grant funds expended for
work performed by subgrantees/subcontractors, including, but not necessarily limited to, minority-
owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned business subgrantees/ subcontractors.
F. The GRANTEE shall maintain written procedures related to subgrantees/subcontractors as well
as copies of all subgrants and subcontracts and associated records. For cause, COMMERCE in
writing may: (a) require the GRANTEE to amend its procedures for subgrantees/subcontractors
as they relate to this Grant Agreement; (b) prohibit the GRANTEE from hiring
subgrantees/subcontractors with a particular person or entity; or (c) require the GRANTEE to
rescind or amend a subgrant or subcontract.
G. The GRANTEE is responsible to COMMERCE if the subgrantee/subcontractor fails to comply
with any applicable term or condition of this Grant Agreement. The GRANTEE shall appropriately
monitor the activities of the subgrantee/subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Grant
Agreement. In no event shall the existence of a subgrant or subcontract operate to release or
reduce the liability of the GRANTEE to COMMERCE for any breach in the performance of the
GRANTEE’s duties.
H. Every subgrantee/subcontractor shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State are not
liable for claims or damages arising from a subgrantee’s/subcontractor’s performance of the
subgrant or subcontract.
42. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Grant Agreement that by their sense and
context are intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation, or termination of this
Grant Agreement shall so survive including, without limitation, any Recapture provision in this Grant
Agreement.
43. TAXES
All payments accrued on account of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, the GRANTEE’s
income or gross receipts, and/or any other taxes, insurance, or expenses for the GRANTEE or its
staff shall be the sole responsibility of the GRANTEE.
44. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
In the event COMMERCE determines the GRANTEE has failed to comply with the conditions of this
Grant Agreement in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this Grant
Agreement. Before suspending or terminating the Grant Agreement, COMMERCE shall notify the
GRANTEE in writing of the need to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken within 30
calendar days, the Grant Agreement may be terminated or suspended.
In the event of termination or suspension, the GRANTEE shall be liable for damages as authorized by
law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original Grant Agreement and the
replacement or cover Grant Agreement and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement
Grant Agreement (e.g., cost of the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time).
COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the Grant Agreement, withhold further
payments, or prohibit the GRANTEE from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation
of the alleged compliance breach and pending corrective action by the GRANTEE or a decision by
COMMERCE to terminate the Grant Agreement. A termination shall be deemed a “Termination for
Convenience” under General Terms and Conditions Section 45 (Termination for Convenience) if it is
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determined that the GRANTEE: (1) was not in default; or (2) failure to perform was outside of his or
her control, fault or negligence.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this Grant Agreement are not exclusive and are
in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
45. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this Grant Agreement, COMMERCE may, by 10 business days
written notice, beginning on the second day after written notice is sent, terminate or suspend this
Grant Agreement, in whole or in part. If this Grant Agreement is so terminated or suspended,
COMMERCE shall be liable only for payment required under the terms of this Grant Agreement for
services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination or suspension.
46. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION FOR LOSS OR REDUCTION OF FUNDING
The Washington State Constitution Article 8 Section 4 and RCW 43.88.130 and RCW 43.88.290
prohibit the expenditure or commitment of state funds in the absence of appropriation. In the event
that funding or appropriation is not available at the time the request for reimbursement and supporting
documentation are submitted, the issuance of payments will be delayed or suspended until such time
as funds or appropriation become available. If funding does not become available within a reasonable
time, COMMERCE may terminate the Grant Agreement, by notice to the GRANTEE Representative.
Termination shall be effective as of the date of suspension.
If the Grant Agreement amount is not fully drawn down and should the Washington State Legislature
fail to enact a budget appropriating funds to fulfill the contractual obligation outlined in this Grant
Agreement by midnight of June 30 of each odd-number year, the GRANTEE shall immediately
suspend all reimbursable work under this Grant Agreement and take all reasonable steps necessary
to minimize the cost of performance directly attributable to such suspension until the suspension is
cancelled. COMMERCE shall notify the GRANTEE immediately upon the lifting of the suspension.
Further, should there be any loss or suspension of federal funding that supports this Grant
Agreement, the Grant Agreement may be immediately suspended by COMMERCE upon notice to the
GRANTEE. Should federal funding that supports this Grant Agreement be terminated, this Grant
Agreement and all obligations, including payment for work done under this Grant Agreement, will be
terminated as of the date of the termination of the federal funding.
Payment for any work done on the Grant Agreement prior to the loss of funding shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of the funding source.
47. TERMINATION PROCEDURES
Upon termination of this Grant Agreement, COMMERCE, in addition to any other rights provided in
this Grant Agreement, may require the GRANTEE to deliver to COMMERCE any property specifically
produced or acquired for the performance of such part of this Grant Agreement as has been
terminated. The provisions of the "Treatment of Assets" clause shall apply in such property transfer.
COMMERCE shall pay to the GRANTEE the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed
work and services accepted by COMMERCE, and the amount agreed upon by the GRANTEE and
COMMERCE for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially
completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by COMMERCE, and
(iv) the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which case the
Authorized Representative shall determine the extent of the liability of COMMERCE. Failure to agree
with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this Grant
Agreement. COMMERCE may withhold from any amounts due the GRANTEE such sum as the
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Authorized Representative determines to be necessary to protect COMMERCE against potential loss
or liability.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this Section shall not be exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Grant Agreement.
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Authorized
Representative, the GRANTEE shall:
1) Stop work under the Grant Agreement on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice;
2) Place no further orders or subgrants/subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as
may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the Grant Agreement that is
not terminated;
3) Assign to COMMERCE, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Authorized
Representative, all of the rights, title, and interest of the GRANTEE under the orders and
subgrants/subcontracts so terminated, in which case COMMERCE has the right, at its discretion,
to settle or pay any or all Claims arising out of the termination of such orders and
subgrants/subcontracts;
4) Settle all outstanding liabilities and all Claims arising out of such termination of orders and
subgrants/subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Authorized Representative to the
extent the Authorized Representative may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for
all the purposes of this clause;
5) Transfer title to COMMERCE and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed
by the Authorized Representative any property which, if the Grant Agreement had been
completed, would have been required to be furnished to COMMERCE;
6) Complete performance of such part of the work associated with the Project as shall not have
been terminated by the Authorized Representative; and
7) Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Authorized Representative may direct, for the
protection and preservation of the property related to this Grant Agreement, which is in the
possession of the GRANTEE and in which COMMERCE has or may acquire an interest.
48. TREATMENT OF ASSETS
Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. Title to all property
furnished by the GRANTEE, for the cost of which the GRANTEE is entitled to be reimbursed as a
direct item of cost under this Grant Agreement, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon delivery
of such property by the GRANTEE. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the
GRANTEE under this Grant Agreement, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon (i) issuance for
use of such property in the performance of this Grant Agreement, or (ii) commencement of use of
such property in the performance of this Grant Agreement, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof
by COMMERCE in whole or in part, whichever first occurs.
A. Any property of COMMERCE furnished to the GRANTEE shall, unless otherwise provided herein
or approved by COMMERCE, be used only for the performance of this Grant Agreement.
B. The GRANTEE shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of COMMERCE that
results from the negligence of the GRANTEE or which results from the failure on the part of the
GRANTEE to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management
practices.
C. If any COMMERCE property is lost, destroyed or damaged, the GRANTEE shall immediately
notify COMMERCE and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further
damage.
D. The GRANTEE shall surrender to COMMERCE all property of COMMERCE prior to settlement
upon completion, termination or cancellation of this Grant Agreement
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All reference to the GRANTEE under this clause shall also include GRANTEE'S employees, agents
or subgrantees/subcontractors.
49. WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach. Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Grant Agreement
unless stated to be such in writing and signed by Authorized Representative of COMMERCE.
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ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK
Funds awarded under this grant shall be used by City of Bremerton for architecture, engineering, and
construction for the Jarstad Aquatic Center Building Assessment & Roof Repair (Bremerton) located at
2270 Schley Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98310 (Project).
This Project will include, but not be limited to, Phase I building assessment to determine the condition of
the main roof and masonry, a seismic survey of the structure and evaluation of the mecanical, electrical,
and HVAC systems, and repair of the roof and masonry.
This Project will serve as a benefit to the public by identifying building deficiencies and allowing for critical
repairs to the structure and roof system allowing the facility to continue to operate safely and be available
for use by the community.
This Project is anticipated to be completed by June 2027.
This Project is part of a larger project that is to be completed under separate funding. If the full project is
not completed and put into service for the duration of the intended use period, COMMERCE reserves the
right to recapture the funds or seek other remedies as allowed under this contract.
Costs related to the work associated with the Project will only be reimbursed to the extent the work is
determined by COMMERCE to be within the scope of the legislative appropriation.
CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that the declaration set forth above has been reviewed and
approved by the GRANTEE’s governing body as of the date and year written below.
______________________________________
GRANTEE
______________________________________
TITLE
_____________________________________
DATE
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ATTACHMENT B - PROJECT BUDGET
Line Item Funding Amount
Architecture & Engineering $100,000.00
Construction $199,730.00
Total Project Budget $299,730.00
CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that the Project Budget set forth above has been reviewed and
approved by the GRANTEE’s governing body or board of directors, as applicable, as of the date and year
written below.
______________________________________
GRANTEE
______________________________________
TITLE
______________________________________
DATE
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ATTACHMENT C - CERTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE
PROJECT
Non-State Funds Amount
Total Non-State Funds $0.00
State Funds Amount
State Capital Budget $299,730.00
Total Non-State and State Funds $299,730.00
Holdback: 5% $14,986.50
CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that Project funding from sources other than those provided by
this Grant Agreement and identified above has been reviewed and approved by the GRANTEE’s
governing body or board of directors, as applicable, and has either been expended for eligible Project
expenses, or is committed in writing and available and will remain committed and available solely and
specifically for carrying out the purposes of this Project as described in elsewhere in this Grant
Agreement, as of the date and year written below. The GRANTEE shall maintain records sufficient to
evidence that it has expended or has access to the funds needed to complete the Project and shall make
such records available for COMMERCE’s review upon reasonable request.
______________________________________
GRANTEE
______________________________________
TITLE
______________________________________
DATE
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ATTACHMENT D - CERTIFICATION OF THE PAYMENT AND REPORTING OF PREVAILING WAGES
CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that all contractors and subgrantees/subcontractors performing
work on the Project shall comply with prevailing wage laws set forth in RCW 39.12, as applicable on the
date the Project appropriation becomes effective, including but not limited to the filing of the “Statement of
Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” and “Affidavit of Wages Paid” as required by RCW 39.12.040. The
GRANTEE shall maintain records sufficient to evidence compliance with RCW 39.12 and shall make such
records available for COMMERCE’s review upon request.
If any state funds are used by the GRANTEE for the purpose of construction, applicable State Prevailing
Wages must be paid.
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that the declaration set forth above has been reviewed and
approved by the GRANTEE’s governing body as of the date and year written below.
______________________________________
GRANTEE
______________________________________
TITLE
______________________________________
DATE
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ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATION OF LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
(LEED)
CERTIFICATION PERFORMANCE MEASURE
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that it will enter into the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design certification process, as stipulated in RCW 39.35D, as applicable to the Project
funded by this Grant Agreement. The GRANTEE shall, upon receipt of LEED certification by the United
States Green Building Council, provide documentation of such certification to COMMERCE.
The GRANTEE, by its signature, certifies that the declaration set forth above has been reviewed and
approved by the GRANTEE’s governing body or board of directors, as applicable, as of the date and year
written below.
______________________________________
GRANTEE
______________________________________
TITLE
______________________________________
DATE
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Study Session Date: August 12, 2026
Resolution to change the name of 8th Street
from Warren Ave to Pacific Ave to Bishop
Roberston Way
COUNCIL MEETING Date: August 19, 2026
Department: PW & Utilities
Presenter: K. Ketterer
Phone: (360) 473-5334
SUMMARY:
The Marvin William’s Center (MWC) has requested that 8th Street between Warren Avenue and
Pacific Avenue be renamed to Bishop Robertson Way in honor of Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson.
The MWC has had two public meetings, sent letters, and knocked on doors to inform affected
property owners and residents of the proposed change. Formal letters were sent from the City on
July 17th to all property owners and residents.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution 2) MWC materials 3) Outreach Notice 4) Public Comments
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Sign replacement is approximately $1,500 and
would be a streets expenditure.
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to adopt Resolution No. approving the renaming of 8th Street from Warren
Avenue to Pacific Avenue to Bishop Robertson Way.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action
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Resolution 8th Street Name Change
Rev. 03/2024
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton,
Washington, changing the name of 8th Street between Warren Avenue and Pacific
Avenue to Bishop Robertson Way.
WHEREAS, a Citizens group has requested that 8th Street between Warren Avenue and Pacific Avenue
be renamed to honor Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson; and
WHEREAS, staff coordinated with CENCOM on the street naming and concluded that Bishop Robertson
Way was an approved name, formal letters were sent out to all owners and residents on 8th Street between Warren
Avenue and Pacific Avenue, and neighborhood outreach was conducted by the citizen’s group; and
WHEREAS, for nearly five decades, Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson faithfully served as Senior Pastor
of Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Bremerton. Guided by faith and an unwavering commitment to public service,
he devoted his life to strengthening individuals, families, and neighborhoods while advancing education, youth
development, community health, economic opportunity, and civic engagement throughout Bremerton and Kitsap
County; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Robertson founded the New Life Community Development Agency to expand
educational opportunities, workforce development, economic growth, youth programming, and family support
services; founded the Bremerton Jaguars Track Club to mentor generations of young people through athletics,
leadership, and academic achievement; and established the Marvin Williams Recreation Center and C. Keith
Birkenfeld Empowerment Center, as an enduring center for education, recreation, health promotion, mentorship,
and community services for residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, through visionary and collaborative leadership, Bishop Robertson united government,
education, business, healthcare, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and the faith community to secure
resources, build strategic partnerships, and improve the quality of life throughout Bremerton, Kitsap County, and
the Pacific Northwest; and
WHEREAS, his distinguished record of public service included leadership as Chairman of the Olympic
College Board of Trustees, Commissioner of the Bremerton Housing Authority, Chairman of the Pacific
Northwest District Council, and numerous other civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations, leaving a lasting
legacy of leadership, unity, and community transformation; and
WHEREAS, renaming 8th Street as Bishop Robertson Way permanently recognizes a lifetime devotion to
strengthening the Bremerton community, of distinguished leadership, public service, youth development,
community partnership, and civic achievement that continues to benefit the residents of Bremerton and greater
Kitsap County; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Name Change. The name of the city street 8th Street from Warren Avenue to
Pacific Avenue is hereby changed to Bishop Robertson Way.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this
Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this _____ day of
__________________, 20____.
JANE REBELOWSKI, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk
July 13, 2026
Mayor Greg Wheeler
Members of the Bremerton City Council
345 6th Street, Suite 603
Bremerton, WA. 98337
Dear Mayor Wheeler and Members of the Bremerton City Council,
On behalf of the neighbors, families, community partners and thousands of lives who have been touched by
Bishop Lawrence Robertson's legacy, we respectfully request your support for the permanent renaming of
8th Street as Bishop Lawrence Robertson Way in recognition of Bishop Robertson’s more than forty years of
faithful service to Bremerton and Kitsap County.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have remained committed to listening first. Our engagement has included
meetings with Mayor Greg Wheeler, Thomas Knuckey, the Bremerton Police Chief, the Bremerton Fire Chief,
Tribal leaders, neighborhood residents, and comm unity stakeholders, along with neighborhood listening
sessions, community conversations, door-to-door canvassing, informational door hangers, City Council
meetings and ongoing dialogue with those who call 8th Street home and the thousands who utilize the Marvin
Williams Recreation Center each year. Through every conversation, one message has remained
remarkably consistent: the place Bishop Robertson helped transform should forever bear the name of
the man who helped transform it.
This request is about preserving Bremerton’s history by permanently recognizing a leader whose service
transformed this neighborhood. For nearly fifty years, Bishop Robertson faithfully served as Senior Pastor of
Emmanuel Apostolic Church, founded the Bremerton Jaguars Track Club, became the first African American
Chair of the Olympic College Board of Trustees, and partnered with the Bremerton Housing Authority, Kitsap
Strong, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, schools, law enforcement, and countless community
organizations to expand opportunity for children and families throughout Kitsap County.
His most enduring legacy stands on 8th Street, where his vision helped bring the Marvin Williams Recreation
Center to life. Today, the Center continues to serve thousands of children, families, and seniors each year as
a place of learning, wellness, hope, and belonging.
We recognize the Council’s concern regarding the impact of a permanent street name change on residents
and businesses. For most residential households, however, the transition consists primarily of routine
address updates, many of which can be completed online at no cost or during normal renewal cycles. The
City updates street signage and public records, while emergency services, the U.S. Postal Service, and digital
mapping providers routinely update official street names. We respectfully ask that any proje cted financial
burden be supported by documented evidence thoughtfully weighed against the lasting civic value of
permanent recognition.
To further support residents, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center has explored partnerships with local
community organizations to provide free assistance with online address updates and other administrative
changes, helping make the transition as simple and convenient as possible.
A permanent street name accomplishes what an honorary designation cannot. It becomes part of
Bremerton’s history, appears on maps and public records, and permanently connects the Marvin Williams
Recreation Center with the leader whose vision made it possib le.
Quincy Square honors a man whose talent brought distinction to Bremerton. Bishop Robertson devoted
his life to serving Bremerton itself. While their contributions were different, each left an enduring
legacy that helped shape the identity and pride of this community. We respectfully believe both
deserve permanent places in Bremerton’s history.
As you consider this request, we respectfully ask that Bishop Robertson’s lifetime of service be measured
not by the modest administrative transition of today, but by the l egacy it will preserve for generations to
come.
Street names are more than addresses. They are enduring expressions of a community’s values, its
history, and the people whose lives continue to inspire future generations. Future generations will
remember not only the people who faithfully served their communities, but also the communities that
chose to remember them. We respectfully ask the City of Bremerton to permanently remember Bishop
Lawrence Robertson through the naming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way.
Please find attached supporting documents summarizing the previously submitted Official Letters of
Support, the Community Engagement Summary, and the Community Transition & Resident Support Plan.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration, your leadership, and your continued service to the residents of
Bremerton.
With appreciation and respect,
Dr. Lillian Robertson
Executive Director
Marvin Williams Recreation Center
(979) 292- 5012 (direct)
Phone: 360-377-6000 I Email: info@mwcenter.org I 725 Park Ave. Bremerton, WA. 98337
July 13, 2026
Community & Institutional Support for Proposed Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop
Robertson Way
The proposed renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way reflects broad support
from organizations that worked alongside Bishop Lawrence Robertson throughout his
lifetime of service to Bremerton and Kitsap County.
These organizations represent education, housing, economic development, civic leadership,
faith, and community collaboration; recognizing the lasting impact of his leadership on children,
families, and neighborhoods.
Official Letters of Support:
Olympic College — Recognizing Bishop Robertson’s leadership as the first African American
Chair of the Board of Trustees and his commitment to expanding educational opportunity.
Bremerton Housing Authority — Honoring his partnership in strengthening families,
neighborhoods, and housing stability.
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) — Recognizing his regional leadership and
commitment to economic opportunity and community collaboration.
Kitsap Strong — Acknowledging his founding membership and partnership in advancing
coordinated services that improve outcomes for children and families.
NAACP — Recognizing his lifelong commitment to equity, opportunity, and community
leadership.
Additional Community Partners - Support has also been expressed by:
* Emmanuel Apostolic Church
* Marvin Williams Recreation Center
* Bremerton African American Ministers Alliance
* Faith leaders
* Neighborhood residents
* Community organizations and civic partners
Letters of support and endorsements from community organizations and leaders have been
submitted to the Bremerton City Council, voiced during public meetings, and remain part of the
official public record. Additional letters received since that time are being forwarded to City
Council for your kind consideration.
Phone: 360-377-6000 I Email: info@mwcenter.org I 725 Park Ave. Bremerton, WA. 98337
July 13, 2026
Community Transitions and Resident Support Plan
Proposed Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Lawrence Robertson Way
We recognize that residents have thoughtful questions about the practical impact of a permanent
street name change. For most households, however, the transition involves routine administrative updates
rather than significant mandatory out-of-pocket expenses. Many address updates can be completed online,
by phone, or during normal renewal cycles at little or no cost. This summary outlines the typical transition
process and the community resources available to help make the change as smooth and convenient as
possible.
For homeowners, an official street name change generally does not require obtaining a new deed .
Property ownership continues to be established by the property’s legal description and parcel number.
Typical Address Updates
Common Address Update Typical Process
Driver's license or state ID Address update is free. A replacement drivers
license or ID card is optional; typical cost $20
Vehicle registration Update online through the Department of
Licensing.
Voter registration Update online or during routine voter
registration.
Banks, credit cards & insurance Update online, by phone, or with your provider;
typically at no cost.
Utilities Update through your customer account or by
phone.
USPS Mail forwarding is available during the
transition.
Retail accounts (Macy's, Nordstrom, JCPenney,
Amazon, Costco, etc.)
Update mailing and billing addresses online at
no cost.
Medical providers & subscriptions Update through patient portals or online
customer accounts.
Note: This document provides general information intended to assist residents during the transition process. Individual circumstances
may vary.
Free Resident Assistance
• Address Update Assistance Days at the Marvin Williams Recreation Center
• One-on-one assistance with online address updates
• Easy-to-follow resource guides and checklists
• Support for seniors and residents with limited computer access
• Translation assistance, as needed
Our Commitment
Our goal is to make the transition as simple, convenient, and seamless as possible through free assistance,
trusted community resources, and personalized guidance. No resident should have to navigate this process
alone. The Marvin Williams Recreation Center and its local community partners are committed to walking
alongside our neighbors every step of the way.
Phone: 360-377-6000 I Email: info@mwcenter.org I 725 Park Ave. Bremerton, WA. 98337mm
July 13, 2026
Community Engagement Summary and Neighborhood Outreach
Proposed Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center (MWRC) has remained committed to
an open, transparent, and community-centered engagement process, ensuring residents and stakeholders
have meaningful opportunities to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and share their perspectives.
Government & Community Leadership
* Meetings with City Leadership — Mayor Greg Wheeler, Thomas Knuckey, Police and Fire Dept.
Leadership
* City Council Meetings — Ongoing participation throughout the City’s review process
* Tribal Engagement — Conversations recognizing the importance of preserving local history and
community legacy
* Coffee, Cookies & Conversation community meetings – Initial meeting held at MWRC with all 8th Street
residents invited to participate; follow up meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026
Neighborhood Outreach
* Resident Letters – Two letters mailed to all 8th Street residents introducing Bishop Robertson’s
legacy explaining proposed street renaming, inviting participation in community conversations
* Door-to-Door Canvassing — Personal outreach to homes along the 8th Street corridor to engage residents,
answer questions, provide information, and encourage participation
* Informational Door Hangers — Distribution of proposal information and contact information to
neighborhood residents
* Community Conversations — Ongoing dialogue with neighbors, residents, and community
stakeholders inviting residents to answer questions and receive feedback
* Resident Follow Up — Individual follow up conversations with residents requesting additional information
or discussion
Ongoing Community Engagement
* Marvin Williams Recreation Center — Continued outreach through the MWRC informing and engaging the
thousands of children, families, seniors, volunteers, and community members who utilize the Center
* Website Updates – Information regarding the proposed street renaming posted on the MWRC website to
help keep the community informed and serve as a resource for updates
* Neighborhood Re-engagement - additional canvassing and updated information door hangers to ensure
residents continued to have opportunities to ask questions and share their perspective.
*Ongoing Resident Support - Residents were provided contact information and encouraged to contact or
drop in to the MWRC with questions or for additional information throughout the City’s review process.
This engagement process reflects our continuing commitment to listening, transparency, and providing
residents and stakeholders with meaningful opportunities to ask questions, receive information, and
share feedback through the consideration of the proposal.
Phone: 360-377-6000 I Email: info@mwcenter.org I 725 Park Ave. Bremerton, WA. 98337
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Dear 8th Street Neighbor,
The Marvin Williams Recreation Center (MWRC) has formally requested that the City of
Bremerton change the name of a segment of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way. The requested segment is from
Warren Avenue to Pacific Avenue. You are being contacted because you may own and/or live at a property on 8th Street
that would be impacted by the potential name change.
The City Council will consider the name change request at a Council Meeting on August 19th. All community input will
be considered as Council deliberates this action. There are several ways that you can provide input to City Council.
•AƩend the Council MeeƟng in the Council Chambers at Norm Dicks Government Center (345 6th St) at 5:30pm on
August 19th and provide verbal comment
•Call and leave a brief voice message to 360-473-5280
•Write a leƩer and deliver by hand or via US Mail to:
City of Bremerton
Attn: City Council
345 6th Street STE 100
Bremerton, WA 98337
•Send an email to City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
For more information on public participation please visit the Council webpage at bremertonwa.gov/155/City-Council
If you would like to learn more about Bishop Robertson and the MWRC’s efforts to rename 8th Street please visit
mwcenter.org.
See enclosed flyer for more information on how a street name change will impact your property. If you have questions
about the name change please contact Katie Ketterer at katie.ketterer@ci.bremerton.wa.us or 360-473-5334.
Thank you,
Katie Ketterer, PMP
Project Manager
City of Bremerton
Street Name Change Process
Write to : Attn: City Council
345 6 Street STE 100th
Bremerton, WA 98337
Call : 360.473.5280
Email : City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Council will consider a resolution to
change the street name at a Council
Meeting (August 19, 2026)
If name change is approved by vote of
the Council the City will proceed with the
change through an addressing system
that will notify USPS, 911, and some
utilities
The City will send letters to notify
residents and property owners of the
change
The City will change the street signs
The full process will take a few weeks
and USPS provides a grace period
before the changes are finalized
City & USPS Actions
Residents and property owners may send
comments on the proposed change to City
Council
If the change is approved and after
receiving offical notice of the change
residents and property owners should make
address updates
Examples of places that need notification of
your address change are: DMV for car
registrations and driver’s license, employers,
insurance, mortgage lenders, financial
accounts, utility companies, friends and
family, doctor’s offices, and subscriptions
Resident Actions
How to comment:Questions?
Katie Ketterer
Phone : 360.473.5334
Email : Katie.Ketterer@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Published for
August 12
Study Session
Item A2
Public Comment
From:JASON ROUSE
To:Info@mwcenter.org; City Council; Greg Wheeler
Subject:Renaming of 8th Street
Date:Monday, March 30, 2026 1:54:34 PM
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To Whom it May Concern:
I believe the commitment of the late Bishop Lawrence Robertson to our community can be
recognized through alternative means that do not involve renaming 8th Street. Renaming a
street incurs financial costs for the community, and impacts residents, including myself. We
would need to update all our correspondence with all of the organizations that we interact
with. Considering the potential impact on hundreds of homes, I believe this is not worthwhile.
I support naming a building after the Bishop, fundraising to commission a statue, or naming
park to commemorate his significance to the community. However, I am not in favor of
renaming the street. The impact would be too great, in my opinion.
Jason Rouse
501 8th st
Bremerton WA 98312
From:Casey Reed
To:City Council
Subject:Support for Renaming 8th ST to Lawrence Robertson Way
Date:Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:52:49 AM
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Dear Bremerton City Council,
I am writing as a parent of two children who participate in the Love Me for Me program and
are involved in activities at the Marvin Williams Center (MWC).
I want to express my strong support for the proposed renaming of 8th St. to Lawrence
Robertson Way.
Through Love Me for Me and the other community activities they participate in at MWC, my
children have experienced far more than after school care or a summer program. They have
been a part of a community that emphasises respect, accountability, teamwork, and personal
growth. The mentorship and structure provided has had a meaningful impact on their
confidence, character and sense of belonging.
As a military family who has chosen to remain Bremerton residents post my spouses military
career, the MWC has been a critical part of our family finding a sense of community and
belonging when we were new to the area and working to put down roots for our children. They
not only attend the LMFM childcare program, but have now been involved in Kitsap
Basketball for 3 years at the MWC and attended various community events.
Renaming 8th Street to Lawrence Robertson Way would be a fitting recognition of that
impact. It would honor the legacy of someone whose vision helped create opportunities and
positive pathways for so many young people in Bremerton.
Thank you for your time and for considering the voices of families like ours who have directly
benefited from this work.
Sincerely,
Casey Reed
Bremerton Resident
From:Amy Cox
To:City Council
Subject:Fwd: 8th street name change.
Date:Sunday, July 19, 2026 4:31:04 PM
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Good afternoon. I am forwarding an email I have sent to the Marvin Williams recreation
center. Within the email you will please note my concerns over the proposed name change for
8th street.
Thank you.
Amy Cox
601 8th street
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From: Amy Cox <yoyopharm@comcast.net>
To: "info@mwcenter.org" <info@mwcenter.org>
Date: 07/19/2026 4:26 PM PDT
Subject: 8th street name change.
Good afternoon. This email pertains to the feelers being put out on renaming
the street I currently reside. I've lived on this street for 24 years.
I believe renaming an address where I've lived for so long will have political
and socioeconomic repercussions for us. 24 years as a home owner, employee and
voter in kitsap county and city of bremerton leaves a very large footprint. One that
would be very onerous to change now. Especially with certain voting/elections
coming up.
Just the staggering amount of time and follow up that will be needed to change
my address with every...single.. entity I do business with, the cost of new
identifications including driving liscence, passport and voter registration is
prohibitive to making sure I cover every entity.
My support cannot be given to the proposed name change of 8th street. While
honoring a local community member is admirable, changing the addresses of
many residents puts an unnecessary strain on time and resources on this
community who are already struggling day to day.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I truly hope a compromise or
different idea can be found to appropriately convey what Bishop Lawrence
Robertson meant to this community. Something that would relay his scope of
community activism beyond just having a street named after him.
We believe an art installation at the Marvin Williams Center would be the
perfect back drop to honor this individual.
Amy Cox
8th street
From:D G
To:Greg Wheeler; City Council; DCDPermits; Christy Cammarata; Chance.Berthaume@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Subject:Request to Reconsider Proposed Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way
Date:Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4:40:02 PM
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Dear Mayor Wheeler, City Councilmembers, and City Staff,
I am writing to respectfully request that the City of Bremerton decline the proposed renaming
of 8th Street to "Bishop Robertson Way."
I want to begin by acknowledging and honoring Bishop Robertson's contributions to our
community. His work and leadership deserve recognition, and I fully support efforts to
preserve and celebrate his legacy. However, I do not believe that changing the official name of
an established residential street is the best way to accomplish that goal.
Renaming 8th Street would place a substantial burden on residents, property owners, and any
businesses or organizations located along the street. An address change affects far more than
simply updating a mailing address. Residents would be responsible for updating:
U.S. Postal Service records and change-of-address notifications as well as any other delivery
services (USPS, FedEx, Instacart, Grubhub, etc.)
Employer and payroll records
Banking and financial accounts
Mortgage documents and lenders
Homeowners, renters, automobile, life, and other insurance policies
Driver's licenses and vehicle registrations
Voter registration records
Medical providers and health insurance records
Prescription delivery services
Utility accounts, including water, sewer, electric, natural gas, garbage, internet, cable, security,
and telephone services
Credit cards and online payment accounts
Online shopping services and accounts
Subscription services, magazines, newspapers, and memberships
School and educational records
Business licenses and professional certifications
This is a non-exhaustive list. In addition, residents may incur costs related to updating legal
and estate-planning documents, such as:
Wills
Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Advance Directives
Property records and deeds
Business formation documents
Many of these changes require attorney review, notary services, document recording fees, and
other associated expenses.
I am also concerned about the loss of a numbered street designation within Bremerton's street
grid. Numbered streets provide consistency and predictability for residents, visitors, delivery
services, utility providers, and, most importantly, emergency responders. Maintaining a logical
numerical street system helps support navigation and wayfinding throughout the city.
I encourage the City to consider alternative ways of honoring Bishop Robertson that
would provide meaningful recognition without creating significant burdens for residents.
Possible alternatives include:
Honorary street signage while retaining the official name of 8th Street
Interpretive panels in a nearby park or public space
Historical markers highlighting Bishop Robertson's contributions
Public art installations or commemorative displays
Naming a community facility, garden, plaza, or gathering space in his honor
Educational interpretive panels or exhibits celebrating the history and contributions of
Bremerton's Black community along Park Ave.
Such efforts would create a lasting tribute while also recognizing the important role that Black
residents, leaders, workers, families, and faith communities have played in building Bremerton
into the city it is today.
I respectfully ask the City Council to preserve the official name of 8th Street and pursue
alternative commemorative options that honor Bishop Robertson's legacy without imposing
significant costs, inconvenience, and administrative burdens on current residents.
Thank you for your consideration and for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Danessa Gray
Bremerton Resident (living on 8th Street)
From:Faye Flemister
To:City Council
Subject:Letter of Support/Naming of 8th Street
Date:Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:47:51 AM
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Dear Mayor Wheeler and Honorable Members of the Bremerton City Council, I am writing
to offer my wholehearted support for the proposal to rename 8th Street in Bremerton,
Washington, to Bishop Robertson Way, in honor of the late Bishop Lawrence R. Robertson.
This renaming is not merely a change of address — it is a long-overdue recognition of a man
whose life was defined by selfless service, visionary leadership, and an unwavering
commitment to the people of Bremerton. As the Marvin Williams Recreation Center has stated
so fittingly: “The renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way stands as a heartfelt tribute
to Bishop Larry Robertson — a visionary leader whose dedication has uplifted families,
inspired youth, and strengthened neighborhoods across our city. This new name is more than a
sign; it’s a symbol of unity and gratitude, reminding us that one person’s commitment to love
and service can shape generations.” Bishop Robertson arrived in Bremerton in 1978, initially
as a manufacturing representative. It was here that he felt called to serve, and in a modest
house in Navy Yard City — with an ottoman as his pulpit — he founded Emmanuel Apostolic
Church. Over the following four decades, that small gathering grew into a congregation of
more than 400 members and became a cornerstone of spiritual and civic life in West
Bremerton. Bishop Robertson’s legacy, however, extended far beyond the church. He served
as a commissioner of the Bremerton Housing Authority, chairman of the Bremerton African
American Ministerial Alliance, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at Olympic College.
He was a vocal and principled advocate for affordable housing, equal rights, and the
empowerment of young people. Those who knew him often compared his dedication and
moral courage to that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a man who did not simply preach
justice, but lived it every day. His most enduring and visible contribution to Bremerton is the
Marvin Williams Recreation Center, which stands at the corner of 8th Street and Park Avenue.
Bishop Robertson was the driving force behind this $7.2 million, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-
the-art facility. For over a decade, he pursued this vision with relentless faith and
determination, personally leading the fundraising effort. He envisioned a place where families
could gather, where youth could find positive direction, and where the community could come
together. The center opened in 2018 — a fulfillment of a promise he made to himself and to
the people of Bremerton. It is profoundly fitting that the street on which this center stands
should bear his name. To rename 8th Street as Bishop Robertson Way is to permanently
inscribe his legacy into the geography of our city — a daily reminder to every resident, visitor,
and future generation of what one person, guided by faith and love for community, can
accomplish. Mayor Wheeler, you yourself have called Bishop Robertson’s passing “a
devastating loss to our community” and acknowledged him as a mentor and inspiration. The
renaming of this street is an opportunity for the City of Bremerton to formally and
permanently honor that legacy in a manner commensurate with his extraordinary
contributions. I respectfully and enthusiastically urge the City Council and Mayor Wheeler to
approve the renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson Way. In doing so, Bremerton will not
only honor a great man — it will affirm the values of service, unity, and community that he
embodied throughout his life. Thank you sincerely for your time, your service to our city, and
your consideration of this important tribute. Respectfully submitted,
Faye Flemister
Owner Unique Experience
Former City Council Member
From:Robert Harris
To:City Council; Greg Wheeler
Cc:Lillian Lockett; Shannon Turner; Chas Malatesta
Subject:Letter Of Support Street Renaming _ Bishop Lawrence Roberson Way.
Date:Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:53:16 PM
Attachments:MWC Letter of Support NAACP Bremerton - Street name change.pdf
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Greetings,
Please see the attached signed letter from the NAACP Bremerton in support of
changing 8th Street to Bishop Lawrence Roberson Way.
If we need to discuss this matter further, feel free to contact me via email or
phone.
Respectfully,
-- Robert Harris
NAACP President
Bremerton Branch - Unit 1134
C: 360-286-1788
P.O. Box 1204 - Bremerton, WA - 98337
245 4th Street - Suite 201- Bremerton, WA 98337
August 2026
Mayor Greg Wheeler
Members of the Bremerton City Council
City of Bremerton, Washington
Re: Support for the Permanent Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson
Way
Dear Mayor Wheeler and Members of the City Council,
I respectfully urge you to approve the permanent renaming of 8th Street between
Warren Avenue and Pacific Avenue to Bishop Robertson Way in honor of the late
Bishop Lawrence Ray Robertson.
For nearly five decades, Bishop Robertson faithfully served the Bremerton
community through visionary leadership, unwavering compassion, and a lifelong
commitment to serving others. His leadership advanced youth development,
education, community partnerships, affordable housing, mentorship, and public
service. His vision also helped establish the Marvin Williams Recreation Center,
which continues to provide educational, recreational, health, mentoring, and family-
centered programs that strengthen the lives of children, youth, families, seniors,
veterans, and the broader Bremerton community.
His lasting legacy continues through the lives he touched, the institutions he helped
build, and the countless partnerships he forged to improve the quality of life
throughout Bremerton and Kitsap County. Renaming this street is a fitting and
permanent tribute to a man whose life was devoted to serving others.
I respectfully ask you to vote in favor of this proposal.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and for your service to the citizens of
Bremerton.
This letter reflects my personal support for permanently honoring Bishop Lawrence
Ray Robertson through the designation of Bishop Robertson Way.
Printed Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
Email or Phone (Optional): ___________________________________________________________
From:claude jones
To:City Council
Cc:deaconcjjones@gmail.com
Subject:Signed letter for support of the permanent renaming of 8th street.
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Support for the Permanent Renaming of 8th Street to Bishop Robertson
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Form Updated 4.19.2024
INFORMATION ONLY ITEM
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Community Budget Priorities
Survey Summary Results
Study Session Date: August 12, 2026
Presenter: Finance Director
Mike Riley
Phone: (360) 473-5303
SUMMARY: A summary of the community’s feedback on budget priorities received through an
online survey will be presented. This information will also be considered in the process for the
development of the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget.
HANDOUTS: 1) Summary of Results 2) 2025-2026 Council Goals & Priorities
B1
Community Budget Priorities Survey
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148 responses
Pleas e use the arrows to move e ach area below up or down in th e list, so that th e
are as are in order from the most to least importan ce to you.
Q1
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Police
Bremerton Municipal Court
Fire and EMS
Parks and Recreation
Streets and Road
Maintenance
Sidewalks and Multimodal
Safety
Economic Development
and Job Creation
Environmental Protection
and Sustainability
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion
Land Use and Permitting
Code Enforcement and
N eighborhood Livability
Affordable Housing
Arts and Culture
Special and Community
Events
Kitsap Conference Center
0 2 4 6 8 10 1 2 14 1 6 18 20
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148 responses
If the City of Breme rton faces financial constraints, which services or areas do you
fe el s h ould be protecte d from reduction s? (S elect n o more than 3)
Q2
Police
Fire and EMS
Street Maintenance
Traffic and Road Safety
Measures
Parks Maintenance
Recreation Programming
Affordable Housing
Programs
Courts
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion
Land Use and Permitting
Code Enforcement
Arts and Culture
Special and Community
Events
Conference Center
Other (please specify)
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Answer Choices Percentage ResponsesAnswer Choices Percentage Responses
Police 53.38%79
Fire and EMS 64.19%95
Street Maintenance 37.84%56
Traffic and Road Safety Measures 29.05 %43
Parks Maintenance 32.43%48
Recreation Programming 3.38%5
Affordable Housing Programs 32.43%48
Courts 9.46%14
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 6.08%9
Land Use and Permitting 13.51%20
Code Enforcement 9.46%14
Arts and Culture 10.14%15
Special and Communi ty Events 3.38%5
Conference Center 1.35%2
O ther (please specify)9.46%14
Total 467
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148 res ponses
If addition al res ource s be came available, where should th e City of Breme rton
invest first? (Sele ct up to 3)
Q3
Police - Patrol
Police - Public Safety
Street and Infrastructure
Maintenance
Sidewalks and Multimodal
Safety
Traffic Calming Measures
Park s Infrastructure
Recreation Programming
Affordable H ousing
Programs
Homeless Response
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion
Environmental Initiatives
Downtown Revitalization
Economic Development
and Job Creation
Other (please specify)
0%10%20%30%40%
Answer Choices Percentage R esponses
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Answer Choices Percentage R esponses
Police - Patrol 29.05 %43
Police - Public Safety 26.35%39
Street and Inf rastructure Maintenance 37.84%56
Sidewalks and Multimodal Saf ety 32.43%48
Traffic Calming Measures 22.30%33
Parks Infrastructure 20.95 %31
Recreation Programming 3.38%5
Affordable Housing Programs 33.11%49
Homeless Response 29.05 %43
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 3.38%5
Environmental Initiatives 9.46%14
Downtown Revitaliz ation 16.89%25
Economic Development and Job Creation 16.22%24
O ther (please specify)11.49%17
Total 432
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148 res ponses
Many of the City of Bremerton de partments support homele ss re spon se, and the
City has provided fun ding to various community partne r projects. The City relies on
Kitsap County to coordin ate a re gion al response and fund on going homelessness-
relate d se rvice s. Wh ich stateme nt bes t refle cts your v iew?
Q4
The City should maintain
its current role and level of
funding
The City should pl ay a
larger role, even if
additional funding is
needed
The City should pl ay a
smaller role and focus
primarily on public safety
and ...
Create a voter-approved
funding measure dedicated
to homelessness response
an...
Unsure/Need more
information
Other (please specify)
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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
The City should maintain its current role and level of funding 8.78%13
The City should play a larger role, even if additional f unding is needed 23.65%35
The City should play a smaller role and focus primarily on public safety and code
enforcement 29.05 %43
Create a voter-approved funding measure dedicated to homelessness response
and housing stability programs 20.27%30
Unsure/Need more information 10.81%16
Total 148
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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
O ther (please specify)7.43%11
Total 148
Community Budget Priorities Survey
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146 res ponses
Th inkin g about City of Breme rton services ove rall, which statement best re fl ects
your view?
Q5
Maintain current service
levels, even if fewer new
projects can be completed
Balance maintaining
services and investing in
new priorities
Focus more on new
projects and
improvements, even if
some existing services r...
Prioritize economic
development, business
attraction, and job creation
to hel...
N ot sure
0%10%20%3 0%40%
Community Budget Priorities Survey
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148 res ponses
If budge t re duction s be come ne cessary, wh ich approaches would you prefe r ?
(Se lect up to 3)
Q6
Reduce administrative and
back -office functions to
preserve frontline service...
Reduce funding for
discretionary programs in
order to preserve core
services ...
Implement fees on new
development so that
growth hel ps pay for roads,
park s, ...
Reduce funding for
programs such as tourism
promotion, special events,
arts, ...
Other (please specify)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Reduce administrative and back-office functions to preserve f rontline services,
while accepting slower response times f or some C ity services.20.95 %31
Reduce funding for dis cretionary programs i n order to preserve core servi ces
such as police, fire, EMS, and utili ties 43.24%64
Implement fees on new development so that growth helps pay for roads, parks ,
public f acilities, and other infrastructure needed to serve new res idents and
businesses
52.70%78
Reduce funding for programs s uch as touris m promotion, special events, arts,
and other discretionary services bef ore reducing core City services s uch as
police, fire, EMS, and utilities
43.24%64
O ther (please specify)16.22%24
Total 261
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Q7 Please explain what you feel is the ONE thing the City Council should
prioritize during the next budget cycle and why.
Answered: 119 Sk ipped: 29
Community Budget Priorities Survey
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145 res ponses
Ove rall, how satisfie d are you with City of Bre merton services overall?
Q8
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%
Answer Choices Percentage R esponses
Very Satisfied 4.14%6
Satisfied 40.00%58
Somewhat Satisfied 26.21%38
Neutral 15.17%22
Dissatisfied 14.48%21
Total 145
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145 res ponses
Wh at is your conne ction to the City of Bremerton? (Select all th at apply)
Q9
Live in the City of
Bremerton
Own a home in the City of
Bremerton
Rent in the City of
Bremerton
Own a business in the CIty
of Bremerton
Have a Bremerton mailing
address but live outside
CIty limits
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136 responses
Wh at City Council Dis trict do you live in ?
Q10
Council District 1
Council District 2
Council District 3
Council District 4
Council District 5
Council District 6
Council District 7
Outside City Limits
Not Sure
0%10%20%3 0%
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148 responses
Are you re gis te re d to vote in Kitsap County?
Q11
Yes
No
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
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148 responses
How many years have you live d in Bre merton:
Q12
Less than 2 years
2 -5 years
6 – 10 years
11 – 20 years
21 -30 years
More than 30 years
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148 responses
In wh at age range do you fall?
Q13
Under 18
18 – 24
25 – 34
35 – 44
45 – 59
60 or older
0%10%20%30%40%
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148 responses
Wh ich income ran ge be st reflects your household’s total yearly income before
taxes?
Q14
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 or more
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
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Q7 Please explain what you feel is the ONE thing the City Council should
prioritize during the next budget cycle and why.
Answered: 121 Sk ipped: 29
#RESPONSES DATE
1 More police. Our polic e s taffing is f or 2005 populat ion numbers. They are under funded and
stretched thin
7/26/2026 5:50 PM
2 Inc reas ing development dens ity in downtown t o both grow the tax base and to get a more
effic ient tax inc ome for the city
7/25/2026 2:36 PM
3 Balance the budget. Why ? Don't s pend more than y ou ex pect to c ollect in revenue.7/22/2026 10:04 AM
4 Traffic calming, s idewalk s and multimodal s afety. Our roads are not saf e for driv ers much les s
for bic y c lis ts or other forms of transportation. There are far too many accidents between c ars
and cars and pedes trians . Bremerton driv ers treat any long stretches of road like a highway.
It’s uns afe and limit s c reating walk able neighborhoods.
7/20/2026 9:29 PM
5 Work ing with federal, s tate and local politic ians to ac hiev e funding from the US Nav y and other
Federal agenc ies to addres s and improve liveability in Bremerton.
7/20/2026 7:19 PM
6 Actually budgeting. Stop overs pending. I f the entire state of Florida c an be in a 4yr
consec utiv e profit and have a full rainy day fund bec aus e they cut out the fat and s tayed lean,
there is zero reas on why you c an't do the same. Go look at what t hey c ut while maintaining all
lev els of roads, polic e, EMS and f ire, public safet y. It's not hard but you have to stop treat ing it
like other peoples money and start running it like a bus ines s t hat needs to profit.
7/20/2026 3:22 PM
7 The chaotic permit ting proc ess that is a waste of everyones money.7/20/2026 2:21 PM
8 Fix ing the permitting process for small bus ines s es . SUPPORT our small busines s es
downtown and STOP s upporting big developers. They are rich enough.
7/20/2026 2:11 PM
9 Maintaining a balanc ed budget.7/20/2026 1:22 PM
10 Safe s treets for pedest rians and walk ability 7/20/2026 12:36 PM
11 Canc el all DEI programs and c ommitees . Canc el all funding to this useless bullshit.7/20/2026 12:27 PM
12 Build a new skatepark 7/20/2026 12:03 PM
13 Mult imodal transit inves tments . We have a uniquely dense municipality filled with c ompac t
lots, many dual family houses and a beautiful water front with connections to multi modal
Seattle. I'm so tired of us s pending on negativ e ROI road des igns that don't pay for
thems elves, mak e streets less s afe (partic ularly for families and elderly), mak e our core liv ing
areas ex tremely loud to live in (c ome spend an evening at my house along Washingt on Ave)
and force the c ity into financ ial c onstraints bec aus e incentiv es enc ourage our most valuable
real estate to remain surfac e park ing lots (bec ause tax es are cheaper than improvements upon
the land).
7/20/2026 11:47 AM
14 Enc ouraging development, especially of housing. Make the permitting proc ess easier and
remov e barriers to development so hous ing growth c an k eep up with demand
7/17/2026 7:37 PM
15 Focus on the ec onomic succes s of Bremert on and revitaliz ing the c ity, particularly downtown.7/17/2026 11:38 AM
16 Take care of the fine men and women that work for police, fire and utilities. Reduce DEI
spending. It literally does nothing to mak e the City ac tually bet ter.
7/16/2026 1:55 PM
17 Keep hous ing affordable. Reduce Wheeler's salary.7/16/2026 11:51 AM
18 Reduc e the amount of s pending on homeless and Quincy s quare projects 7/16/2026 10:16 AM
19 Inc reas ing funds to streets maintenance. The current conditions of the roads are poor.7/16/2026 9:30 AM
20 Prioritiz e the needs of the whole c ity over t heir individual special interest s 7/15/2026 7:05 PM
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21 Road maintenanc e 7/14/2026 12:38 PM
22 Expanding hous ing and treat ment for the c urrent homeless and unhoused populat ion. There
any many s enior c it izens and young people who are especially v ulnerable and we must prov ide
them to bas ic housing, no matter the objec tions to NIMBYs. Unhoused people are our
neighbors and we must mak e resources available to meet them where t hey are.
7/11/2026 9:13 PM
23 Core s erv ices of maintaining roads and public saf ety 7/10/2026 9:46 PM
24 Balancing the budget. Limit spending!7/10/2026 3:30 PM
25 We NEED fire and EMS servic es and do not have adequate coverage for the need in our
communit y. It dis heartened me to see Fire have to c ome in to justify a ballot measure for a
necess ary upgrade they needed to in order to maintain the s ervices we have.
7/10/2026 12:27 PM
26 Public Safety 7/10/2026 9:38 AM
27 Pus hing through planned improvement projects to reduc e delays, es pecially from permit ting
offic e. Thinking of Warren Ave Bridge, 6th St, Nav al Ave improvements.
7/9/2026 8:54 PM
28 Affordable housing, speeding up permit approval, and encouraging development downtown.7/9/2026 7:33 PM
29 Parks. Not just t he popular mos t vis it ed park s . Yes, they are more vis ible, but the
neighborhood park s do not get the att ention neces s ary to properly maintain & k eep updated.
7/9/2026 3:26 PM
30 Keep homeless Tiny Home Shelters out of City of Bremerton , espec ially not so close to a
school.
7/9/2026 3:04 PM
31 - landlords and inv es tment propert y owners. Tax t he c rap out of people who own multiple
homes / inc ome properties s o we c an ac tually afford a home. How is it that I make +100k a
year and buy ing a home here is st ill not manageable.
7/9/2026 1:57 PM
32 Get rid of EMS - it’s not a core function of the City and c os ts way too muc h.7/9/2026 9:46 AM
33 Engineering Dept. Why does the city pay for outs ide engineering servic es when they employ
engineers ??
7/9/2026 8:05 AM
34 Police due to the short st affing and c urrent crime trends 7/9/2026 6:46 AM
35 Mak e Bremerton a safer place to live and recreate and st op giving the Nav y ev erything they
want at the ex pense of Bremerton residents and a thriving downtown. Speeding, acc idents,
nois e from modified ex hausts , a downtown that has too many parking lots.
7/9/2026 6:27 AM
36 Begin a budget cons c ious, feas ible, not pie in the s k y plan to manage homeles s ness is s ue 7/9/2026 5:52 AM
37 Safer roads and sidewalk s for all modes of transportation! Inc luding enforc ement of speed
limits
7/8/2026 7:06 PM
38 economic dev elopment 7/8/2026 6:04 PM
39 Managing the logistical c hallenges of growth in the c ity.7/8/2026 4:08 PM
40 Safe Streets. Every dollar/minute not spent on a c ar is a dollar pos s ibly s pent in the city at our
businesses, and time inv es ted in peoples longevity.
7/8/2026 3:37 PM
41 Economic Growth-not real estate dev elopment 7/8/2026 3:15 PM
42 Hygiene cent er f or t he unhoused and pallet s helters downtown. Special tax on downtown
building owners that do not maintain buildings and initiatives to reuse/ rez one us es for
live/work
7/8/2026 1:58 PM
43 Reduc e the cost of your fire department. It is the mos t expens ive servic e in the county. Ev ery
other county res ident pays at most $1.50 per $1000 of assess ed value. Why do we pay so
muc h more?
7/8/2026 1:41 PM
44 Inc reas ing non-res idential tax bas e.7/8/2026 1:41 PM
45 Mak e Bremerton better for the people who actually liv e here & pay property tax es . Improve the
schools. Stop acting as an enabler for the bas e with no c oncern for the citiz ens
7/8/2026 1:29 PM
46 Reduc e the siz e and scope of the City Government. Dis inc orporat e!7/8/2026 1:12 PM
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47 Maintain police and fire, eliminate EMS 7/8/2026 12:51 PM
48 PUBLI C SAFETY 7/8/2026 10:40 AM
49 Cleaning up t he c it y along with forc ing remov al or remodeling of derelict buildings like the old
Siz zler.
7/8/2026 10:19 AM
50 Need t o focus on creation of new jobs and filling empt y c ommercial properties wit h bus ines s es
the bring in more foot traf fic and potential rev enue. Too many empty storefronts as it is and
that's not progres s .
7/8/2026 10:04 AM
51 Police presence for safety 7/8/2026 9:56 AM
52 Env ironmental Sust ainability and Protection. Maintain the park s . Clean up invas ive plants.
Beautify what we have ins tead of paving more ac res f or “development” in the name of
ceaseless urban s prawl.
7/8/2026 9:44 AM
53 I think focusing on community servic es that addres s the housing c ris is is needed. Not jus t the
surfac e level things , but items that help with the overall root of the problem. Investing in
programs for kids , affordable housing, checks & balances regarding landlords, ex panded public
transport ation hours, walkable s idewalk s , etc
7/8/2026 8:56 AM
54 Gett ing new bus iness es into the c ity. Ov er t he last 10+ y ears since I've liv ed here I've seen
businesses drop out leav ing empty buildings and a lowered tax base. The empty buildings
create a tired, sic k ly, and degraded look for Bremerton which impact s people's opinion of the
city and overall public displeas ure.
7/8/2026 8:39 AM
55 Give res idents incentiv es for home and property improves loosen code enforc ement 7/8/2026 8:12 AM
56 Keeping The funding open f or polic e. I want to feel safe in my c ommunity and in my own
home, knowing t hat polic e can help me whenever I c all in an emergency.
7/8/2026 7:41 AM
57 Get the crooks, drug dealers , panhandlers, illegals off the s treets and out of the city. Loc k
them up
7/8/2026 6:26 AM
58 Preserve inf ras truct ure 7/8/2026 6:24 AM
59 road maintenance 7/8/2026 5:06 AM
60 There us a need to es tablis h a f acility for the unhous ed that is not in the heart of downtown
Bremerton. Yes, it is notbfair that Bremerton bears the weight of the county's homeless iss ues ,
but it is a reality. Downtown revitaliz ation will happen wit h a permanent facility like that
proposed by BHA and its non profit partners .
7/8/2026 1:20 AM
61 Safety ! No one f eels safe anymore bec aus e polic e and EMS c an’t get t o an emergency fast
enough or they are limited in what t hey c an do to help
7/7/2026 11:03 PM
62 Road maintenanc e 7/7/2026 10:47 PM
63 Supporting and promoting local s mall bus iness 7/7/2026 10:01 PM
64 Inc reas e funding for Police so they can f ocus on problem areas including speed enf orc ement.7/7/2026 8:38 PM
65 Code enforc ement and new laws to protect rent ers from slumlords 7/7/2026 8:16 PM
66 Funding a Fireworks advis ory ballot meas ure and enforc ement of firework s ordinance.7/7/2026 8:01 PM
67 See answer t o number six .7/7/2026 7:21 PM
68 Ass istance for the homeles s.7/7/2026 7:17 PM
69 Reduc e traffic on Burwell, this mes s affects my life and health and safet y.7/7/2026 7:02 PM
70 Maintain critic al city s erv ices that keep our c ommunity s afe and healthy.7/7/2026 6:05 PM
71 Improving Bremerton look and serv ices . If Bremerton look s like crap and s erv ices are c rap
then Bremerton will be crap. Need to maintain the look. You plant tree and put up a fresh coat
of paint you need t o maintain it, so business wants to come here.
7/7/2026 5:25 PM
72 Affordable housing 7/7/2026 5:23 PM
73 I am c oncerned about the Warren Avenue bridge c rumbling under me while driv ing. Without 7/7/2026 5:14 PM
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was ting money on weird planning c hoices we need to fix or replac e t he driving portion and do
sidewalk ’s simultaneously not before. (Like not fix sidewalk s on s uc h an old bridge)
74 Homeles sness must be sat isfactorily address ed. We are grown up intelligent people. We can
tak e c are of this problem.
7/7/2026 5:13 PM
75 Homeles sness 7/7/2026 5:10 PM
76 The development of a unique culture and attrac tions that cannot be found any where else to
inc reas e a desire to be in Bremerton and not let it c ontinue to be a last outpos t to those who
work in Seatt le.
7/7/2026 5:08 PM
77 Parks, c hildren are our future 7/7/2026 4:52 PM
78 Transit 7/7/2026 4:42 PM
79 Affordable housing to help with the h housed population, v ulnerable population, and to attract
more people ov er t o the peninsula from Seattle
7/7/2026 4:37 PM
80 Homeles s respons e and the litter and trash c onnected to homeles sness.7/7/2026 4:37 PM
81 As housing prices cont inue t o increase, it f eels like this is s ue s hould be prioritiz ed.7/7/2026 4:30 PM
82 We c annot lose the progres s we'v e made around Div ers ity, Equity and I nslus ion.7/7/2026 4:20 PM
83 They HAVE t o figure out how to get thos e buildings downtown workable and tenantable so
actual businesses can rent them out and downtown can t hrive. There are way too many empty
buildings downt own and thats just a los t economic opportunity. More tenants and businesses
mean more tax opport unity to allow our economy to grow.
7/7/2026 4:12 PM
84 always priorit ize the homeless is s ue, people s till won’t go downtown bec ause they f eel uns afe 7/7/2026 4:06 PM
85 Pus h f or other municipalities and c enters lik e Silverdale t o s tep up on homeless is s ues 7/7/2026 4:06 PM
86 Servic es for the unhous ed 7/7/2026 4:02 PM
87 Support the homeles s s helt er plan on Sheridan.7/7/2026 3:47 PM
88 infrastructure maintenance 7/7/2026 8:50 AM
89 Public safety 7/6/2026 8:22 PM
90 Police and Fire personnel levels.7/6/2026 12:39 PM
91 I think tax payers are owed more ac c ountabilit y for funds given to any and all non-profits. We
need auditors,metrics ,performance measures. We need someone appointed to the BHA board
that repres ents t he City's interest. We need an executiv e funct ion devoted to our homeles s
situation and the homeless industrial complex .
7/5/2026 6:47 PM
92 Climate adaptation including way s to protec t res idents in rising temperatures and inc reas ed
wildfire s mok e, inv esting in EVs, renewables , etc that reduce long term cos ts, reduc e pollution
and carbon emissions , and protec ting forest s and waters heds .
7/2/2026 5:57 PM
93 Job creation and development 7/2/2026 1:49 PM
94 Homeles sness res ponse. It ’s jus t the right thing to do.7/1/2026 6:21 PM
95 Public Safety Fire and Police 7/1/2026 5:59 PM
96 Inc entiviz e permitting for green buildings and low inc ome hous ing. Increase tax es for traffic
calming implementation.
7/1/2026 1:28 PM
97 We hav e to help people experienc ing homeles s ness. Kic k ing the can down the road is ruining
people's lives. Current and pas t city counc il members hav e perpetuat ed the problem. It must
be addres sed.
6/30/2026 8:41 AM
98 I think you should tak e a look ac ross programs /servic es to make c uts . While EMS and c ore
serv ices are important, y ou hav e to also look at cost . If you mak e no c uts to your mos t
expens ive s erv ices , y ou may end up cut ting every s mall, nice to hav e s ervice and not make a
dent in y our budget problem.
6/28/2026 10:21 AM
99 Traffic calming 6/28/2026 9:33 AM
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100 Inc reas e long-term revenue growth and decrease experimental and pet projects (like common
street who jus t has KCR do most of the work )
6/27/2026 1:03 PM
101 Road improvements. Auto center way and firs t creeps for 4 hours a day. This burns a lot of
fuel as 20k v ehicles pass through going 6 miles an hour. Fix t he road and
6/26/2026 7:15 PM
102 Homeles sness 6/26/2026 2:02 PM
103 Public safety needs to be the main focus becaus e it’s the most I mportant s ervice that the city
prov ides
6/25/2026 4:39 PM
104 Police and public safety. (Including homeless res ponse). This alone set s the basic s tandards
for the community. Without a feeling of being safe at home, resident pride in c ommunity and
neighborhood is dis c ouraged. Without pride in your local neighborhood all other standards are
lowered.
6/25/2026 10:23 AM
105 I support the low barrier homeles s shelter as proposed by the Mayor. What the hell is the hold
up? It c ould be in place by now if c ouncil would get their ac t together.
6/25/2026 7:03 AM
106 Mak ing core busines s areas and public trans it areas bet ter for people walk ing, biking, in
wheelchairs , etc . This will stimulate the local economy, improv e propert y v alues (generating
rev enue) and ov erall mak e the city saf er and more pleasant.
6/24/2026 10:32 PM
107 Allowing the pallet shelter a difference wording of code so we can begin helping our community
before inv iting more people to our lov ely town.
6/24/2026 10:17 PM
108 Code enforc ement 6/24/2026 10:08 PM
109 Create friendlier streets for pedest rians/rollers and als o for cars. Slow traffic /reduce speeds ,
this means less accidents . Add protected s idewalks and bik e lanes. Friendlier s treets = more
people us ing them = more people likely t o go to areas lik e downtown and s top into bus inesses
to shop = more tax rev enue for the city.
6/24/2026 9:25 PM
110 Sidewalks and Multimodal Safety.6/24/2026 8:50 PM
111 Homeles sness solutions, es pecially work ing with the nonprofit partners on their s helt er.6/24/2026 8:28 PM
112 A powerf ul tool is a small, across the board cut . Require all dept heads to find, say, 2%
savings in their budgets . St op printing reports, reduc e trav el, mak e city vehicles last a little
longer, don't fill a s mall number of empty pos itions . The firs t round of cut s s hould be easy, and
if we do it soon, later c uts won't hav e to be s o sev ere.
6/24/2026 8:24 PM
113 Jars tadt park to Kitsap Lak e Trail; the community wants this.6/24/2026 8:06 PM
114 Prioritiz e fundamental servic es for c it izens . Creat e v olunteer opportunities.6/24/2026 12:27 PM
115 Take care and interes t in the long time y outh programs and maybe the c ity polic e would have
les s teens robbing people for firearms and s uch.
6/24/2026 10:20 AM
116 Dev elopment impact f ees 6/24/2026 8:04 AM
117 Safety for all. Get out and look around.6/23/2026 7:11 AM
118 Keep what we hav e work ing, and increase new devolpment fee/ t axes on project s that impact
our growth.
6/23/2026 6:44 AM
119 Safety 6/22/2026 9:08 PM
120 Supporting increas ed density and development, whic h reduc es per capita servic e cos ts and
expands (sales ) tax bas e. Continue encouraging downtown development through multifamily
tax ex emptions and regulation reduction e.g. remov ing park ing minimums
6/22/2026 7:43 PM
121 Streets and road maintenance.6/22/2026 2:14 PM
UW STUDENT CONSULTING LAB – DRAFT RESPONSE
Tentative Project Title
Sustaining Communities That Host Regional Human Services: A Policy and
Legislative Framework Led by the City of Bremerton
14. Please create a 3–4 sentence overview of your project.
The City of Bremerton seeks assistance developing a data-informed policy framework and
legislative narrative addressing the opportunities and impacts associated with serving as one
of Kitsap County’s primary locations for housing, behavioral health, homelessness response,
and other essential human services. The project would examine the regional value these
services provide while identifying the fiscal, operational, infrastructure, public-safety,
community, and service-provider impacts that may be disproportionately experienced by a host
community. A host community is a municipality serving as a regional human-services hub in
which regional service facilities and programs are concentrated and where many of the
associated local impacts are experienced.
The consulting team would research policy and funding approaches used elsewhere, including
whether equity principles from other public systems, such as state school-finance equalization
models, could inform new approaches for communities hosting regional human-service
infrastructure. The team will also identify potential state, regional, and local tools that could
support this role more equitably. The goal is not to reduce or relocate essential services, but to
strengthen the financial, policy, and regional partnerships necessary for Bremerton and its
community partners to continue serving vulnerable residents successfully over the long term.
15. Primary topic area: Metropolitan and Regional Policy
Metropolitan and Regional Policy reflects the core challenge of how a regional human-services
system interacts with and affects the municipality that hosts a significant concentration of its
housing, behavioral health, homelessness response, and other service infrastructure. The
project will examine questions of shared regional responsibility, intergovernmental
coordination, funding, and the sustainability of communities serving as primary locations for
housing, behavioral health, homelessness response, and other essential human services.
16. Additional topic areas
• Analysis and Evaluation
• Social Policy - Social Policy is equally important because the underlying systems and
policies directly affect people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, behavioral
health needs, and other vulnerabilities. The project is intended to explore how policy and
funding structures can better support both the individuals who rely on these services and
the organizations and communities responsible for delivering them. The objective is not to
reduce access to services, but to develop a more sustainable policy framework that
strengthens the regional human-services system over the long term.
• Other: Housing, homelessness, behavioral health, and human-services policy
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17. Please describe the problem, challenge, or opportunity the consultant team will
address.
Bremerton is one of Kitsap County’s primary locations for housing, behavioral health,
homelessness response, and other essential human services. These organizations and
services provide substantial regional value, but the impacts associated with hosting a
significant concentration of this infrastructure may not be fully understood, quantified, or
reflected in existing funding and policy structures.
The City would like to move beyond anecdotal discussions and develop a more objective
understanding of both the regional benefits and host-community impacts associated with this
role. Potential areas of analysis include City expenditures and staff impacts; police, fire/EMS,
public works, planning, infrastructure, and administrative demands; effects on service
providers and surrounding communities; and whether existing state, regional, and County
funding systems adequately recognize the costs associated with hosting regional human-
service infrastructure.
Another area for analysis is the effect that a concentration of publicly owned and nonprofit-
owned property may have on the City’s property tax base. Many of these properties support
essential public and human-service functions and provide substantial value to residents
throughout the region. At the same time, when a significant amount of property within a host
community is exempt from property taxation, the City may have fewer locally generated
resources available to support the municipal services, infrastructure, and public-safety
demands associated with those facilities and the populations they serve. The project could
examine how comparable communities recognize and address this fiscal relationship without
diminishing the importance or public benefit of the organizations providing these services.
Another opportunity for analysis is whether fiscal tools used in other jurisdictions could help
address the effects of a concentrated tax-exempt property base. These may include voluntary
payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), service agreements, state reimbursement or host-
community assistance programs, regional cost-sharing arrangements, or other fiscal-
stabilization mechanisms. The intent would not be to diminish the public benefit provided by
nonprofit or governmental organizations, but to examine whether there are equitable
approaches that recognize both the regional value of these facilities and the municipal
services, infrastructure, and public-safety responsibilities supported by the host community.
The consulting team should assess the legal, financial, and practical applicability of such
models within Washington State.
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The project should also examine whether comparable communities in Washington or other
states have developed policies, funding mechanisms, intergovernmental agreements, or other
approaches that more equitably align resources with responsibility for regional human-service
infrastructure.
Importantly, the City is not seeking recommendations to reduce, relocate, or discourage
essential human services. The challenge is to identify ways to make Bremerton’s role
sustainable so that the City, service providers, residents, businesses, and vulnerable
populations all benefit from a stronger and more resilient regional system.
18. What is your desired deliverable? A Human -Service Hub Policy and Legislative
Framework
The final work product should include:
• Regional Assessment: A concise description of Bremerton’s role within the regional
housing, homelessness, behavioral health, and human-service system, including
available data regarding services, facilities, populations served, and regional benefits.
• Host-Community Impact Framework: A framework the City can use to identify and,
where feasible, quantify fiscal, operational, infrastructure, public-safety, administrative,
and community impacts associated with hosting regional human-service infrastructure.
• Peer Community and Policy Research: Research on comparable communities and
existing models for regional cost sharing, impact mitigation, intergovernmental
collaboration, state assistance, infrastructure support, fiscal stabilization, or similar
mechanisms.
• Policy Options Analysis: Identification and evaluation of potential local, regional, and
state policy tools. Options could include regional cost-sharing arrangements, dedicated
grant programs, service-impact or mitigation funding, infrastructure assistance,
voluntary payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs), service agreements, state reimbursement
or host-community assistance programs, tax-base or fiscal-stabilization mechanisms,
and incentives supporting broader regional participation. These examples should guide
research rather than predetermine recommendations.
• Legislative Narrative and Policy Brief: A clear, compelling narrative that
Councilmembers and community partners can use when communicating with local
officials, state legislators, agencies, funders, and other stakeholders about the regional
value of communities serving as a primary location for housing, behavioral health,
homelessness response, and other essential human services, and why communities
serving that role may require additional tools and resources.
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• Implementation Roadmap: Recommended next steps identifying which strategies
could be pursued by the City, which require regional collaboration, and which may
require changes in state policy or funding.
• Executive Presentation: A presentation of findings and recommendations to City
leadership and the City Council.
The project has the potential to produce a transferable public-policy model for other
communities that serve as the primary location for housing, behavioral health, homelessness
response, and other essential human services. This broader applicability creates an
opportunity for the consulting team to examine the issue beyond Bremerton and identify
approaches that may be relevant in other jurisdictions facing similar challenges. For
Bremerton, the resulting framework could also provide a useful foundation for future regional
discussions and state legislative advocacy.
19. Will you want the consultants to make a presentation? Yes
The City would like the consulting team to present its findings, policy options, and recommend
next steps to Bremerton City Council in either a Study Session or Regular Business meeting.
Depending on the final scope, representatives of regional service providers and our
government partners will also be invited.
20. What resources are available to complete the project?
The City can provide access to background materials developed through the City Council’s
work on homelessness and housing, including City documents, regional plans, funding
information, prior presentations, policy analyses, and other relevant records. The City can also
provide available information regarding municipal expenditures, departmental impacts, land
use, public safety and emergency response, and infrastructure.
Kitsap County maintains a countywide Homeless Housing Plan, annual system-performance
information, Point-in-Time Count data, geographic data summaries, coordinated-entry
information, and an HMIS collaborative that supports shared client data and outcome tracking.
These resources could provide a foundation for assessing the regional system and identifying
areas requiring additional research.
The City could assist the consulting team in identifying and connecting with appropriate
stakeholders, potentially including:
• City leadership and department staff, including public safety and emergency
response;
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• Kitsap County leadership and staff, including Kitsap County Commissioners and
Director of Human Services;
• Washington State Department of Commerce: Kitsap County is one of 34 counties in
the Washington State Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC) managed by the
Washington State Department of Commerce. The BoS CoC is responsible for creating
guidelines for the regional homelessness response system and could be a valuable
resource in understanding the funding and governance structure in Kitsap, in addition to
understanding the local system through resources like the 5-Year Kitsap Homeless
Housing Plan and Kitsap County staff.
• Housing and Homelessness system partners, including the Kitsap Housing and
Homelessness Coalition, coordinated entry providers, behavioral health and healthcare
organizations, non-profit and faith-based service providers, and housing authorities;
• Business and community stakeholders, including businesses, developers, residents,
and other community stakeholders who can provide perspectives on the local economic,
infrastructure, public safety, and community impacts associated with hosting a
concentration of regional human-service facilities and programs;
• Regional and state elected officials: Support from regional and state elected officials
will strengthen the project by confirming its broader relevance beyond Bremerton. Their
participation could provide insight into existing funding and governance structures,
identify potential legislative and intergovernmental pathways, and help the consulting
team assess which policy options may be feasible at the local, regional, or state level.
Their involvement would also help position the final product for future regional
discussion and legislative advocacy.
The consulting team would also be expected to conduct independent research into peer
communities, state and regional policy approaches, funding mechanisms, and legislative
models. Most research and analysis can be conducted remotely, making the project well suited
to an offsite consulting team.
21. Priority
Rate it as 5 — One of our top priorities
Developing a sustainable framework for Bremerton’s role within the regional human-services
system has significant long-term implications for City policy, finances, intergovernmental
relationships, community partners, and future legislative advocacy.
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22. Will students need to travel outside the Seattle metropolitan region? Maybe.
Most project research can be completed remotely. One or more visits to Bremerton for
stakeholder engagement could be beneficial but are not expected to be essential to completion
of the project. We would like the presentation of findings to be delivered in person.