HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2013-046 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2013-256 _
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Originator: 4(2S 1 13 07/09/13 Intro
Division Head: 1 U E C E I1 V E ® 07/23/13 Finance
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Council
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TITLE OF DOCU�ENT:An rdinance Establishing the Nesset Farm Restoration Project Fund and
g Project
a Project Based Budget for the Nesset House Restoration Project.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance& Budget Modification Requests
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To establish the Nesset Farm Restoration Project Fund and to appropriate $250,000 to fund the Nesset
House Restoration Project.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
7/23/2013: Forwarded to Council for approval 7/09/2013: Introduced
7/23/2013: Council Adopted 4-2, Brenner &
Knutzen opposed and Kershner absent
Ord. 2013-046
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Ord. 2013-046
SPONSORED BY: Executive
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 07/09/13
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-046
ESTABLISHING THE NESSET FARM RESTORATION PROJECT FUND AND
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR THE NESSET HOUSE RESTORATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has acquired the Nesset Farm as a county park, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Nesset Farm will have various restoration projects that will
span several years, and
WHEREAS, the first project will be the Nesset House Restoration, and
WHEREAS, funding is available by donations from the Nesset Foundation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that a new fund is
hereby established titled "Nesset Farm Restoration". This fund shall be used to account for the
expenditures and revenues of the restoration projects, and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the Nesset House
Restoration project is approved with an initial project budget of $250,000 as described in Exhibit
A.
ADOPT this 23rd day of July , 2013.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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Dana, roWp • .upci, Jerk Kathy KerslIner, hair of the Council
APPR*�i i:PaASaW∎I �. . )Approved ) Denied
ivil Deputy Prosecutor Jack Lou -, County xecutive
Date: ❑ 3
EXHIBIT A
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Parks & Recreation
,pp'/ID# /55s Fund Cost Center Originator: Michael McFarlane
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 1 2013 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'I Space LI Priority 1
Name of Request: Nesset Ho se Restoration
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Departs ent e-d ign tore (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costa: O.' ct Object Description Amount Requested
4367.1000 Donations ($250,000)
7060 Repairs&Maintenance $250,000
Request Total $0
la. Description of request:
The Nesset Foundation has provided funding for restoration of the Nesset House and several smaller
outbuildings at South Fork Park. This historic house is in need of major restoration and will be open for
public viewing when completed. Constructed in 1888, this project includes structural repairs, siding and
roofing for the main house and several smaller out buildings
lb. Primary customers:
Park visitors will be able to tour the entire homestead when completed.
2. Problem to be solved:
Whatcom County acquired the Nesset Farm in 1998 with the intent of restoring the property for public use
as an educational and museum facility. The Nesset Foundation was formed to fund improvements to the
property and structures. Other structures such as the barn have already been restored. The Nesset
house was constructed in 1888 and requires extensive renovation due to age and condition. This project
will restore the house to its original condition and allow for its intended public use. Concurrently, the Parks
& Recreation Department is in the early stages of developing public access to the park. Restoration
efforts should be completed by the time the park is ready for public use.
3a. Options/Advantages:
N/A
3b. Cost savings:
N/A
4a. Outcomes:
Restoration should be completed in 2015.
4b. Measures:
The house and outbuildings will be restored and in good condition.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
Permits will be required form WC Planning and Development Services for restoration. Department of
Archeology and Historic Preservation guidelines will be incorporated into the restoration specifications.
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
N/A
6. Funding Source:
Nesset Foundation
Tuesday,June 25,2013 Rpl:Rpl Suppl Regular