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HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2014-077WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL CLEARANCES /�Inittial Date )rizinator e6 1lgll? Division Head. Dept. Head. Date Received in Council C R E C EE V E DD NOV 0 4 20% Prosecutor: 11 /'03/1� WHATCOM COUNTY � COUNCIL Purchasing/Budget: ,r /3 /iy Executive: Ties 4W /1 /1/,-/ NO. 2014 -364 Agenda Date AssVned to: 11112114 Intro 11125114 Finance Committee, Council TITLE OF DOCUMENT. An Ordinance Establishing the 2015 Silver Lake Park Improvement Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget�or Silver Lake Park Improvements ............. ATTACHMENTS. Ordinance and Exhibit "A" SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( X) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Requested Date: ...... SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.) Request establishes the 2015 Silver Lake Park Improvement Fund and requests a project based budget for the Silver Lake Park improvements in the amount of $880,000. COMMITTEE ACTION.• 11/25/2014: Approved in Finance Committee, forwarded to Council for approval COUNCIL ACTION.• 11/12/2014: Introduced 7 -0 11/25/2014: Adopted 7 -0, Ord. 2014 -077 Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: Ord. 2014 -077 SPONSORED BY: Executive PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: 11/12/14 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -077 ESTABLISHING THE 2015 SILVER LAKE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR SILVER LAKE PARK IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation Department has been renovating Silver Lake Park's day use area, campsites and roadways, and WHEREAS, the Department is now recommending resurfacing and reconstruction of walkways, roads and the renovation of campsites to include leveling and electrical upgrades, and WHEREAS, the 2015 -2016 biennial budget includes funding for these projects, and WHEREAS, Section 6.80 of the Whatcom County Home Rule Charter allows for project - based capital budget appropriation ordinances that lapse when the project has been completed or abandoned or when no expenditure or encumbrance has been made for three (3) years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that a new fund is hereby established effective January 1, 2015 titled 2015 Silver Lake Park Improvement Fund. This fund shall be used to account for the revenues and expenditures of Silver Lake Park improvements, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that a project budget of $880,000, funded by a Real Estate Excise Tax II Fund transfer, is approved for Silver Lake Park improvements as described in Exhibit A. I 1 it Ap. t� is 2st.11 day of AT Danar r—o-W i- A5Vk06unQR Clerk APPROVEb AS' Tiq' ORM: Civil Deputy Prosecutor November , 2014. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Carl Weimer, Chair of the Council Approv ,ed l ( ) hied ' • 1--, ■ / 7 Jack Louws, aunty Date: /C;t F x i4ie lT i0 2015 -2016 Budget Preparation - Cost Maintenance Request Parks & Recreation ASR # 2015- 5356 Fund Cost Center Originator: M Caldwell Expenditure Type: One -Time Relative Priority 1 Name of Request: PB Silver Lake Park utility, road and day use impr Description: This is an ongoing renovation of the park's day use area, campsites and roadways. These funds will be used for resurfacing and reconstruction of walkways, roads and renovation of campsites to include leveling and electrical upgrades. See attached capital improvement request. Costs: Object Object Description 2015Requestedl 2015 Approved 2016 Requested 2016 Approved 7060 Repairs & Maintenance $880,000 $880,000 $0 $0 8301.324 Operating Transfer In ($880,000) ($880,000) $0 $0 Totals $0 $0 $0 $0 Thursday, October 09, 2014 Rpt :CMR- BYDEPT Req and App CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST FORM Please submit a separate form for each project that fits into any one of the following categories: • Capital improvements over $50,000 • Capital improvements that propose REST or EDI funding • Capital improvements required to meet adopted County Comp Plan level of service (LOS) standards Date Submitted: 5/13/14 Capital Improvement Title: Silver Lake Park Utility, Road and Day Use Improvements Department: Parks & Recreation Originator: Michael McFarlane Department Head Signature: Type of Project: ❑ Equipment ❑ $gtfaGare Capital Facility ©Maintenance ❑ Other: Click here to enter text. Answer the following questions. Indicate the source of your data where applicable. 1. Capital improvement description (include square feet, acres, miles of trails, jail beds, etc): As part on an ongoing renovation of the parks day use area, campsites and roadways. These funds will be used for resurfacing and reconstruction of walkways, roads and the renovation of campsites to include leveling and electrical upgrades. 2. What is the problem this Capital Improvement will address? Many of the parks trails, walkways and roads are in need of reconstruction to address drainage, site distances, accessibility and safety issues. Campsites are worn and in need of renovation such as replacement of utility pedestals, power distribution and leveling to better facilitate use, protect resources and improve access. 3. Location (address, Assessor's parcel number or map): 9187 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls 4. How will this capital improvement benefit our citizens? Park visitors will directly benefit from these improvements as hazards will be reduced, facilities will be more attractive and accommodating and the experience will be more enjoyable. 5. Is this capital improvement required to comply with laws, regulations or LOS standards? (Explain) No 6. Will this capital improvement increase efficiency in providing a public service? How? Yes. These improvements will provide a better park experience for our visitors with improved facilities and lower risk exposure to the County. 7. Will this capital improvement reduce annual operating costs? Please quantify No Improvements may actually increase some operating costs but will be offset by increased revenues. 8. Will this capital improvement impact other county departments? How? Yes. County permits will be required for the reconstruction in shoreline areas. 9. Will this capital improvement reduce future capital costs? How? Yes. These improvements extend the useful life of existing assets.