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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2021-515
File ID: AB2021-515
Version: 1
Status: Approved
File Created: 08/31/2021
Entered by: SMock@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Public Works
File Type: Resolution Requiring a Public
Hearing
Department
Assigned to: Council
Final Action: 09/28/2021
Agenda Date: 09/28/2021
Enactment#: RES 2021-039
Primary Contact Email: sdraper
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution in the matter of the Whatcom County Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) for the years 2022 through 2027
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Each year the County is required to update its Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (STIP),
per RCW 35.77.010 and RCW 36.81.121. The STIP includes the capital elements of the first six years
of the Fourteen -Year Ferry Program. The STIP is intended as a planning tool for local, state, and
federally funded projects and is designed to identify projects for preliminary engineering, right-of-way
purchase and/or construction
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
09/14/2021 Council INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC Council
HEARING
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
09/28/2021 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 913012021
Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2021-515)
Attachments: Staff Memo, 2022-2027 resolution, 2022-2027 Project Narratives, Attachments, E. 2020 Annual
Bridge Report FINAL, Exhibit A 2022-2027 Draft STIP, Exhibit B 2022-2035 Ferry Capital Plan
Final
Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 913012021
PROPOSED BY: Public Works
INTRODUCED: 9/1 4/2021
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-039
SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE YEARS 2022 THROUGH 2O27
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.81,121, Whatcom County is required to prepare and
approve a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program each year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.54.015, Whatcom County is required to prepare a
Fourteen -Year Ferry Capital Program each year; and
WHEREAS, the Road Priority Array and the Annual Bridge Report were made available to
the legislative authority during the preparation of this program; and
WHEREAS, following approval of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program, the
law requires an annual review of the work accomplished underthe program and a determination
of current transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings of the annual review, and after a public hearing, a
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program shall be approved; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121, the Six -Year Transportation Improvement
Program and Fourteen -Year Ferry Capital Program must be consistent with the County
comprehensive plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A; and
WHEREAS, the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" has been reviewed and determined to be consistent with the County's comprehensive plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Fourteen -Year Ferry Capital Program attached hereto as Exhibit "B" has
been reviewed and determined to be consistent with the County's comprehensive plan;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council as follows:
1. That the Whatcom County Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years
2022 through 2027, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", including the capital
elements of the first six -years of the Fourteen -Year Ferry Capital Program, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", is hereby approved.
2. That the County Engineer is directed to file a copy of the same with the County Road
Administration Board and the State Secretary of Transportation.
APPROVE-Dtpis 28th day of Septe
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Dana `'Brown -Dwis,,,Q erk' of'the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Approved Via Email -CQ/SM 9/2/2021
mber , 2021.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM C UNTY, WA HINGTON
ar B chanan, Chair of the Council
Chris Quinn, Senior Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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EXHIBIT "B"
WHATCOM COUNTY
2022-2035 FOURTEEN -YEAR
FERRY CAPITAL PROGRAM
Overview
This program provides a blueprint for the effective, efficient, and continuing operation
of the Whatcom County Ferry System within existing financial constraints. Capital
improvements are scheduled based on many years of experience operating and
maintaining the system while complying with applicable regulations.
Inevitably, priorities and available funds for the ferry system will change over the
fourteen years projected in this program. Therefore, the program intends to be a guide
indicating long-range improvements and anticipated revenues and expenditures. Strict
adherence is not required.
Enacted in 1975, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.54.015 states "The legislative
authority of every county operating ferries shall prepare, with the advice and assistance
of the county engineer, a fourteen -year long-range capital improvement plan embracing
all major elements of the ferry system. Such plan shall include a listing of each major
element of the system showing its estimated current value, its estimated replacement
cost, and its amortization period."
Table 1: Ferry System Current and Replacement Values — meets applicable
requirements, showing the current value, replacement cost, and amortization periods
for the vessels and facilities. The current value of the M/V Whatcom Chief is the insured
value, the closest approximation of true worth. The facilities' current value is book
value; original cost less depreciation plus depreciated improvements.
RCW 36.81.121 (1) states "...the legislative authority of each county, after one or more
public hearings thereon, shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation
program for the ensuing six calendar years .... and for those counties operating ferries
shall also include a separate section showing proposed capital expenditures for ferries,
docks, and related facilities. Copies of the program shall be filed with the county road
administration board and the secretary of transportation not more than thirty days after
its adoption by the legislative authority..." Subsection (2) requires expanded information
on how a county will spend all its money on the various facets of the transportation
program. This RCW Section was enacted in 1961. The capital expenditure portion of
Subsection (1) is satisfied by:
Table 2: Projected Revenues defines the known and/or anticipated sources of
operating and capital project funding for the 14-Year Plan.
Table 3: Projected Expenditures include all other expenditures on the system that meet
Subsection (2) requirements. Operational expenditures are delineated between the
vessel and non -vessel costs. U.S. Coast Guard regulations currently require the ferries to
be dry-docked every two years, however, to extend the life, improve reliability, and
protect our capital investment Whatcom County schedules dry-docking or an a out -of -
service maintenance every year for its vessel. The terminal structures are inspected
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regularly as required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards administered through
the Washington State Department of Transportation. The inspection report helps
identify and schedule major maintenance and replacement of these facilities.
This RCW section also provides the reporting requirement and timing of program
submission, as well as establishing the annual update requirement.
Additionally, the Federal Highway Administration requires all agencies within a
Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop and annually update the long-range
Transportation Improvement Plans and their Biennial Element. Whatcom County
updates this 14-Year plan each year and incorporates the results into the Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
Level -of -Service
On July 24, 2018, the Whatcom County Council passed resolution #2018-026. This
resolution established a level of service for the Lummi Island Ferry System. Also, the
resolution enacts an action plan to achieve the recommended improvements including:
1. Vessel
A. Balancing capacity against operating costs (fuel, personnel, etc.) to ensure
affordable fares over the long run, including needs -based fares, while optimizing
vehicle demand, deck space, and trip frequency to minimize wait times, the
design of a 34 car vessel is in the 2022-2027 Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Program. The timing of the design and construction shall coincide
with the next cycle of funding by the County Road Administration Board.
B. The design of the vessel shall accommodate all walk-on passengers during typical
peak times, accommodate legal loads of vehicles per Washington State
Commercial Vehicle Guide and comply with U.S. Coast Guard safety standards
and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
C. To approach the goal of a carbon -neutral vessel and provide flexibility for future
electric conversion and reliability, the design of the vessel shall be a hybrid
diesel-electric.
2. Terminals
A. The design of the marine structure modifications to the Gooseberry Point
terminal and Lummi Island terminal to accommodate the new vessel are
included in the 2022-2027 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and
take into consideration the plan, listed 2E-2H below, to move the Gooseberry
terminal at a future date. The timing of the design and construction shall
coincide with the next cycle of funding by the County Road Administration Board
and the construction of the new vessel.
B. In addition to the modifications to accommodate a new vessel, improvements to
the Lummi Island terminal shall include: reconfigure the queuing lanes, install
ADA restrooms, and improve bicycle and pedestrian loading by locating the
queuing area as close to the vessel as possible to reduce the time required to
load onto the ferry.
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C. Implement remote ferry queue monitoring.
D. Implement self-service ticketing.
E. Whatcom County will initiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Lummi
Nation to confirm the location of the Gooseberry Point Terminal as shown on the
2015 Lummi Nation TIGER grant application. Upon the finalization of the
agreement, Whatcom County Public Works shall initiate the environmental
review and permitting process for the Gooseberry Point terminal relocation.
F. Construction of the new Gooseberry Point terminal relocation is to be
accomplished before the end of the Uplands Lease Agreement with the Lummi
Nation (October 2046). The design shall include dual lane loading and improve
bicycle and pedestrian loading by locating the queuing area as close to the vessel
as possible to reduce the time required to load onto the ferry.
G. Whatcom County shall coordinate the Gooseberry Point terminal relocation with
the Lummi Nation's permitting, funding, and construction of the future
Fisherman's Cove Improvements.
H. As property becomes available, Whatcom County shall purchase lands adjacent
and near the new location of the Gooseberry Point terminal. The property will
be utilized for off-street queuing, parking, and passenger amenities.
I. All infrastructures shall be designed to accommodate the 100-year sea -level rise
prediction by NOAA.
3. Operations
A. A Whatcom County ferry district may be created to increase grant opportunities.
This district shall be funded by a seasonal surcharge on single cash fares for the
capitalization of future vessels.
B. The long-term improvements shall be phased over time to allow for a complete
funding portfolio to leverage a variety of funding sources and mechanisms.
Minor Maintenance
General minor maintenance is continual on the ferry, terminals, aprons, approaches,
and waiting facilities. The costs and extent of the work is unpredictable, and frequently
problems must be repaired immediately upon detection. Routine maintenance such as
building painting and roof cleaning is more predictable and scheduled in advance.
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History of the Ferry System
The ferry system is the only public transportation link for the majority of Lummi Island
residents and vehicles to the mainland at Gooseberry Point. In the event of an
emergency ferry outage or mechanical failure, the County has contracted pedestrian -
only ferry services while the vessel is being repaired.
Following is a brief chronology outlining the history of the Whatcom County Ferry
System.
GP denotes work occurred at the Gooseberry Point Terminal
LI denotes work occurred at the Lummi Island Terminal
1926 Lummi Shore Road from Bellingham was completed and a ferry, the Central, owned by
Whatcom County and large enough to hold six small Model-T Fords started making
scheduled runs between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.
1929 The slightly larger Chief Kwina replaces the Central.
1950 Gooseberry Point terminal built (GP)
1962 The M/V Whatcom Chief begins service
1977 Lummi Island terminal is relocated (LI)
1981 New transfer span and tower superstructure installed (LI)
1982 Approach span trestle refurbished (GP)
1986 Transfer span, tower structures, and marine structures replaced (GP)
1993 South inner and mid -ship timber dolphins replaced/installed (LI)
1999 Emergency South outer dolphin and breakwater repair (LI)
1999 Electrical feeder replacement (GP)
2001 Major maintenance on both terminals including painting, new aprons, electrical work,
new hydraulics, tower bolt replacement (LI and GP)
2002 20-Year Plan Phase 1 Process and report completed
2005 South outer timber dolphin replaced with steel structure (LI)
Major Status Report on the Ferry System
2006 Emergency bearing seat pedestal replacement (LI)
Parking lot improvements (LI)
Major corrosion repair to vessel hull
Completed design package for a 35-car replacement vessel
Completed design package for urgent electrical/structural terminal repairs
First Rate Increase in 5 years
2007 Bridge bearings replaced (LI)
Electrical repairs (LI and GP)
2008 Two North timber dolphins replaced with steel doughnut dolphins designed for larger
35-car ferry boat design (LI)
Counterweight sheaves replaced (GP and LI)
Rate increase
2009 Emergency North wingwall replacement (LI)
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Traffic Gates Installed (LI and GP)
Rate adjustment
2010 Emergency South wingwall replacement (LI)
2011 New live load hangers and pins installed (GP)
2013 Steel apron flaps replaced with rubber -coated flaps (LI)
Timber wingwalls replaced with steel structures (GP)
Terminal remote control system installed, electrical and hydraulic equipment updates
(LI)
2014 Terminal remote control system installed (GP)
All four timber dolphins replaced with steel structures (GP)
2015 Steel apron flaps replaced with rubber -coated flaps (GP)
Emergency temporary repair to outer timber dolphin (LI)
Rate adjustment
2017 Electrical system overhaul (GP)
2018 Structural steel repair work including new lifting beam, new live load hangars, and
replacement of corroded high -strength bolts and diagonal bracing (GP)
Structural steel repair work including replacement of corroded high -strength bolts and
diagonal bracing (LI)
2019 Commenced public outreach and preliminary vessel and terminal designs
Completed Lummi Island Preservation Project which included application of new paint
system on transfer span, tower assemblies and apron (LI)
2020 COVID 19 significantly impacted operations resulting in lost revenue, reduced ridership,
and conversion to cashless fares to mitigate risk
Completed propulsion study for new vessel
Applied for federal Build Grant and state Consolidated Grant Program
Whatcom County obtained approval from USCG to modify the annual dry-docking
schedule with a dockside maintenance substitution. This will be continued for future dry
dockings when eligible.
Terminal structural improvements and full paint job (LI)
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EXHIBIT "B"
Table 1
FERRY SYSTEM CURRENT AND REPLACEMENT VALUES - 2021
VESSELS
WV
Whatcom
Current Statistics
Chief
LENGTH (ft
)
94
BEAM (ft)
44
DISPLACEMENT (tons)
78
YEAR BUILT
1962
CAPACITY Passengers
100
Dolphins/Wingwall/Breakwater
Table 2
Lummi Island Ferry 14-Year Capital Program
All $ in 000's Revenues 2022-2028
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Multi -Ride Fares (3)
$ 1,450
$ 1,477
$ 1,510
$ 1,543
$ 1,578
$ 1,613
$ 1,649
Single -Ride Fares (4)
363
369
377
386
394
403
412
(Memo 55% of Operating Cost) (1)
1,813
1,846
1,887
1,929
1,972
2,017
2,062
MVFT Deficit Subsidy
250
255
260
265
271
276
282
County Road Fund Operating Subsidy
1,596
1,625
1,661
1,698
1,736
1,774
1,814
County Road Fund Capital Subsidy
1,765
29
1,591
4,219
4,174
Outside Funding
885
896
7,811
10,409
2,884
Ferry Replacement Fund
199
201
203
205
208
211
214
CRAB Capital Ferry Funding
500
500
500
Total Revenues
6,508
4,852
13,414
18,726
11,745
4,778
4,871
Total Expenditures (2)
6,395
4,738
13,296
18,606
11,123
3,943
4,030
Net Unfunded (Funded) (5)
1 (113)
(115)
(117)
(119)
(622)
(835)
(841)
Lummi Island Ferry 14-Year Capital Program
All $ in 000's Revenues 2029-2035
Category
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
Multi -Ride Fares (3)
$ 1,687
$ 1,724
$ 1,763
$ 1,803
$ 1,844
$ 1,889
$ 1,932
Single -Ride Fares (4)
422
431
441
451
461
472
483
(Memo 55% of Operating Cost) (1)
2,108
2,156
2,204
2,254
2,305
2,361
2,415
MVFT Deficit Subsidy
287
293
299
305
311
317
323
County Road Fund Operating Subsidy
1,854
1,895
1,938
1,981
2,026
2,075
2,121
County Road Fund Capital Subsidy
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Outside Funding
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ferry Replacement Fund
217
220
222
224
226
228
230
CRAB Capital Ferry Funding
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
Total Revenues
4,966
5,064
5,163
5,264
5,368
5,481
5,590
Total Expenditures (2)
4,120
4,212
4,307
4,403
4,502
4,610
4,714
Net Unfunded (Funded) (5)
(846)
(852)
(856)
(861)
(866)
(871)
(876)
Note 1: Fare revenue is not calculated on ridership and is instead calculated based on a 55% recovery of
expenditures as outlined in farebox recovery legislation.
Note 2: As Shown On Table 2, including capital expenditures.
Note 3: Equal to 80% of Fares
Note 4: Equal to 20% of Fares
Note 5: Unfunded ferry capital is generally covered using road fund revenue. In the case of years 2023 and 2026
grant funds are being activly sought as the road fund does not have the capacity to cover these deficits
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Table 3
Lummi Island Ferry 14-Year Capital Program
All in 000's Table 2 Expenditures 2022-2028 Page 1
Category
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Operating Expenses
Vessel Operations
Personnel
1,400
1,428
1,457
1,486
1,515
1,546
1,577
Fuel & Operating Supplies
1,038
1,069
1,101
1,134
1,168
1,196
1,231
Insurance
72
74
76
79
81
90
93
Other Operating Expenses
100
104
108
112
117
122
127
Total Vessel Operations
2,610
2,675
2,742
2,811
2,881
2,953
3,027
Other Operations
Administration
411
413
415
417
419
421
423
Parking Lots
Lummi Island
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
Gooseberry Pt.
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
Staging Areas
Lummi Island
28
29
30
31
32
32
33
Gooseberry Pt.
8
8
8
9
9
9
10
Docks
Lummi Island
69
69
70
72
73
75
76
Gooseberry Pt.
401
398
406
414
422
431
439
Total Operating Expenses
3,546
3,612
3,691
3,773
3,857
3,943
4,030
Capital Expenditures
Replacement of Whatcom Chief
-
396
7,311
9,909
965
-
Terminal Modifications
649
680
2,244
4,924
6,301
Lummi Island Breakwater Replacement
2,150
-
-
-
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Relocation of Gooseberry Terminal
50
50
50
Total Capital Program Costs
2,849
1,126
9,605
14,833
7,266
-
Total Costs
6,395
4,738
13,296
18,606
11,123
3,943
4,030
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Table 3 (continued)
Lummi Island Ferry 14-Year Capital Program
All in 000's Table 2 Expenditures 2029-2035 Page 2
Category
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
Operating Expenses
Vessel Operations
Personnel
1,608
1,640
1,673
1,707
1,741
1,776
1,811
Fuel & Operating Supplies
1,267
1,305
1,343
1,382
1,422
1,465
1,510
Insurance
95
98
101
104
107
111
114
Other Operating Expenses
132
137
142
148
154
159
163
Total Vessel Operations
3,102
3,180
3,260
3,341
3,425
3,510
3,598
Other Operations
Administration
426
428
430
432
434
436
438
Parking Lots
Lummi Island
11
12
12
12
13
13
13
Gooseberry Pt.
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
Staging Areas
Lummi Island
34
35
37
38
39
40
41
Gooseberry Pt.
10
10
10
11
11
18
19
Docks
Lummi Island
78
79
81
82
84
86
88
Gooseberry Pt.
448
457
466
476
485
495
505
Total Operating Expenses
4,120
4,212
4,307
4,403
4,502
4,610
4,714
Capital Expenditures
Replacement of Whatcom Chief
Terminal Modifications
Lummi Island Breakwater Replacement
Relocation of Gooseberry Terminal
Total Capital Program Costs
Total Costs
4,120
4,212
4,307
4,403
4,502
4,610
4,714