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TITLE OF DOCUMENT. An Ordinance Establishing the 2015 Lighthouse Marine Park Improvement
Fund and Establishing a Project Based Budget for Lighthouse Marine Park ltnprovements
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 Lighthouse Marine Park Improvement Fund and requests a project based
budget for the Lighthouse Marine Park improvements in the amount of $250,000.
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 -078
Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Ord. 2014 -078
SPONSORED BY: Executive
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 11/12/14
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -078
ESTABLISHING THE 2015 LIGHTHOUSE MARINE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND AND
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT BASED BUDGET FOR LIGHTHOUSE MARINE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Lighthouse Marine Park deck is failing and can no longer be maintained,
and
WHEREAS, the Lighthouse Marine Park playground is also at the end of its life span and
needs to be relocated to the deck area for better visibility and security, and
WHEREAS, the 2015 -2016 biennial budget includes funding to replace the deck with a deck
40% smaller and relocate a new playground in the deck area, 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 Lighthouse Marine Park
Improvement Fund. This fund shall be used to account for the revenues and expenditures of
Lighthouse Marine Park improvements, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that a project budget of
$250,000, funded by a Real Estate Excise Tax II Fund transfer, is approved for improvements
as described in Exhibit A.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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2015 -2016 Budget Preparation - Cost Maintenance Request
Parks & Recreation
ASR # 2015- 5348 Fund Cost Center Originator: M Caldwell
Expenditure Type: One -Time Relative Priority 1
Name of Request: PB Lighthouse Marine Park Deck & Playground
Description: Replace the current deck and playground as described in the attached capital improvement request.
Costs: Object Object Description
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2015 Requested
2015 Approved
2016 Requested 2016 Approved
7380 Other Improvements
$250,000
$250,000
$0 $0
8301.324 Operating Transfer In
($250,000)
($250,000)
$0 $0
Totals
$0
$0
$0 $0
Thursday, October 09, 2014 Rpt: CMR- BY DEPT 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: Lighthouse Marine Park Deck and Playground Improvement
Department.: Parks & Recreation
Originator: Michael McFarlane
Department Head Signature: Y2�
Type of Project: ❑ Equipment ❑ Loft re Q,/Capital Facility N Maintenance
❑ Other: Click hereto 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):
Replace the current deck 28,330 square foot deck and playground.
2. What is the problem this Capital Improvement will address?
The current is beginning to fail in a number of places and cannot be maintained without
a major renovation. We are proposing to reduce the size of the deck by 44% based on
limited use and costs. The small playground is also at the end of its life span and is
proposed to be replaced with new playground equipment and relocated to the deck area
for better visibility and security.
3. Location (address, Assessor's parcel number or map).
811 Marine Drive, Point Roberts
4. How will this capital improvement benefit our citizens?
This improvement will provide a safer and more usable play and rest area for park
visitors while reducing maintenance costs and risk for the County.
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. The playground will be located in an area more visible and accessible for visitors.
While the deck will be reduced in size, the function and use by visitors shouldn't be
substantially changed.
7. Will this capital improvement reduce annual operating costs? Please quantify
Yes. It is anticipated that the treated wooden deck will be replaced with a composite
decking material substantially reducing the annual maintenance currently required.
8. Will this capital improvement impact other county departments? How?
Yes. County building permits will be required.
9. Will this capital improvement reduce future capital costs? How?
No