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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2022-010• Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 y Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2022-155 File ID: AB2022-155 Version: 1 Status: Approved File Created: 02/24/2022 Entered by: THelms@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: County Executive's File Type: Resolution Office Assigned to: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Final Action: 03/08/2022 Agenda Date: 03/08/2022 Enactment #: RES 2022-010 Primary Contact Email: Tschroed@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Resolution updating the appendix of the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See attached HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 03/08/2022 Council Finance and Administrative RECOMMENDED FOR Services Committee APPROVAL Aye: 3 Byrd, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 03/08/2022 Council APPROVED Aye: 7 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Attachments: Resolution, Appendix A - Project List Whatcom County Page t Printed on 3/9/2022 PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: March 8, 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATING THE APPENDIX OF THE 2022 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) PROJECT LIST WHEREAS, the Economic Development Reform Act of 1998 identifies a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as a requirement to apply for assistance under the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) economic adjustment and public works program; and - WHEREAS, Public Law 105-393, implemented in 1999, amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and re -authorizes Economic Development Administration Programs for five years; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Port of Bellingham, through an interlocal agreement with the county, completed the work to update the document which Council approved through Resolution 2021-046; and WHEREAS, the project list did not include a Whatcom County project known as the Lottie Street Remodel project; and WHEREAS, this project is listed and highlighted in Attachment "A", titled Updated CEDS 2022 Project List; and WHEREAS, this is an efficient use of an underused facility which needs a cosmetic overhaul as well as upgraded amenities to ensure it can be used temporarily by other departments in the near future when designated county buildings are under construction; and WHEREAS, RCW 82.14.370 requires that projects utilizing rural sales tax revenue must be contained in the County's overall economic development plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby accepts the updated appendix as submitted by the Whatcom Council of Governments. APPROVED this 8th AIS�°° C) �9 Dana Bro= , ix >? . i�s�,�Cou,ficil Clerk t � 3 APPROVED as to ford: Christopher Quinn per email 2/24/22 Civil Deputy Prosecutor day of March 2022. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUN Y, WASHINGTON p� ToAd oriovan, ouncil Ch ' Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Bellingham Projects Complete acqusition for the regional Wetland Mitigation Bank north of iEDI, private funds, Bellingham Wetland Bellingham. Additional mitigation and federal, state and Mitigation Bank Bellingham !construction will likely be requried. Public Works 5,000,000 local funding sources Yes Yes EDI, Real Estate Excise Tax, Construct critical street and utility- 1 Greenways Levy, infrastructure to support redevelopment private funds, Park (affordable housing, market rate housing, Impact Fees, LIFT, homeless housing and commercial and !Street and other retail) of approximately 8 city blocks in Parks, Public federal state and local Old Town Bellingham Old Town. Works 3,000,000 funding sources Yes Yes IEDI, Real Estate Excise Tax, Impact i Fees, Greenways, Convert a now a defunct industrial pier in other federal, state a currently underserved area of Bellingham and local funding Squalicum Pier Bellingham on the north end to a pedestrian pier. Parks 15,000,000 sources Yes Yes Conversion from biosolids incineration to i digestion, renewable biogas production land Class A biosolids for beneficial use. EDI, Real Estate i Improvements are needed to replace aging Excise Tax, Impact equipment, expensive to repair, and Fees, other federal, Resource Recovery at incinerates — rather than recovers — state and local funding Post Point Bellingham reusable resources. Public Works 250,000,000 sources !Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Belliligha�2's Regiosaal Economic Pa2nership 1 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Phase 1 — Merge Squalicum Parkway freight route ,with Birchwood Avenue into (Meridian/Birchwood traffic signal; decommission Meridian/Squahcum. Phase 'EDI, Port, WSDOT, Meridian Birchwood 2 — Reconstruct Meridian/Birchwood Greenways and other Roundabout Phases 1 and traffic signal into a multimodal federal, state and local 2 Bellingham oundabout. Public Works 12,000,000 funding sources 'Yes Yes i EDI, Motor Vehicle Fuel Taxes, Vehicle Reg. Fees, Sales Tax, Includes safety improvements to at -grade other federal, state Railroad safety rail crossings and elimination of other at- and local funding improvements Bellingham grade crossings throughout the City. Public Works 5,000,OOO sources Yes iYes Redevelop through partnerships or other r I methods, chronic vacant buildings or other; � opportunity siites into a mixed -use EDI, targeted grants, development compatible with the sub -area CDBG, HOME, plans in an effort to spur additional private HUD 108, other Urban Village sector development to increase housing Planning, Public federal,state, local and Redevelopment Projects Bellingham and job opportunities. Works 15,000,OOO private funds Yes Yes Explore partnerships with non-profit childcare providers, such as YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Opportunity Council and others to acquire (with little debt) facilities EDI, philanthropy, Bellin ham all g ( and consider these facilities and the ,CDBG, State and Childcare Facilities �Whatcom County) associated service as public infrastructure. Public Facility Varies Federal Sources Yes Yes Birch Bay Water & Sewer District Prepared by the Porl of Bellingban's Reaioszal Economic Partnership 2 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Blaine Projects Bell Road (SR 548) connects the communities of Birch Bay and Semiahmoo to downtown Blaine and Interstate-5. Based on `YISDOT evaluation of j alternatives, the City supports construction of an at -grade, signalized intersection with Public Safety, j Peace Portal Drive & Bell channelization improvements (bypass Public Works, Road Intersection lanes) to improve traffic flow and reduce Economic State Legislative Signalization (Blaine, south side delays. Development 2,300,000 Grant, WSDOT, TIB 'Yes Yes Rehabilitate and upgrade a primary sewer i conveyance system funcition at capacity. I The work will include repairing existing sewer lines and adding a new line to alleviate flow restrictions in 90+ year old Public Safety, '[lines. This work is neccessary to Public Works, Lettered Streets Sewer accomodate planned residential growth in Economic Local, sewer bond, Capacity Improvements Blaine, central the fastest growing area in the City. Development 7,500,0001Commerce Yes Yes ;This critical sewer infrastructure improvement will install a new 24" line Public Safety, across Interstate-5 and provide necessary 1Public Works, Lettered Streets Sewer capacity to accommodate planned Economic Local, sewer bond, Freeway Crossing ;Blaine, central residential growth. iDevelopment 3,300,000 Commerce iYes (Yes Prepared by the Pot of Bellingharre's BegioizaI Econorizic Parinersh p 3 of 26 Downtown Revitalization iBlaine, downtown Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List The project includes pedestrian -oriented amenities to reinforce downtown as the heart of the community and a tourism destination. For safety and AL y accessibility, the project replaces 7,300 feet of aging and uneven sidewalk, along with removal of select street trees that have Public Safety, contributed to sidewalk buckling. Public Works, Concurrent updates to utilities are also Economic expected. Development (State Legislative Grant, WSDOT, TIB, TBD, Gas Tax 1,700,OOO revenue, REET INo Yes This project corrects alignment issues with a critical street intersection in Blaine's �Pubhc Safety, H Street, Grant and 14th Gateway District, which will help support Public Works, Street Intersection job growth in the Ciq,'s largest commercial Economic Improvements Blaine, central 1district. Development 1,018,000 Local, TIB, developer 'Yes Yes i Extend sanitary sewer, electric and water Public Works, East Blaine Infrastructure ,infrastructure to the east end of the City Economic Local, developer, tax Extension Blaine, east side jlirruts. Development 3,000,000 increment financing INo jYes Peace Portal Community Trail (Phase III) ;Blaine This trail is a key component of the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Plan and Tourism Development and Marketing Plan. The trail connects Blaine to Birch Bay by passing through Whatcom County and serves as an important link for safe bicycle and pedestrian access between the Public Safety, two commurilties. Phase III runs along Public Works, Peace Portal Drive from Hughes Avenue Economic to Bell Road. !Development 249,000 TIB, RCO Grant, BBBPRD2, WSDOT Pedestrian and Bike No Yes Prepared by the Poz2 of Belligaham's Regional Economic Partrzerslyip 4 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Phase IV crosses the Peace Portal Public Safety, Drive/Bell Road intersection and the runs Public Works, Peace Portal Community Blaine, Whatcom (south nett to Blaine Road and crosses the :Economic Trail (Phase IV) County Dakota Creek Bridge. Development Marine Drive Blaine, Port of Improvements, Phase 3 BellinLham New 630' Booster Pump Station (East Blaine) Blaine, east side Everson Projects The City and the Port of Bellingham are coordinating on an effort to reconstruct the roadway to ensure access to the pier and protection of the harbor. Under the proposed project, a new truck -compatible roadway will serve the industrial shipyard. Public Safety, A single vehicle lane, a bike/ped lane, and Public Works, a bulkhead will continue for the final 300 Economic feet to provide access to the public pier. Development New booster station establishing new high pressure zone to provide adequate water Public Works, pressure to first phase residential Economic development in east Blaine. Development TIB, RCO Grant, BBBPRD2, WSDOT Pedestrian and Bike 500,000 Safety STBG Regional Funds, TIB, Port of 4,000,000 DOE Centennial Funds, USDA-RD 750,000 i Grant/Loan, PWTF No !Yes Yes Yes Yes I Yes Design and construct a regional stormwater management facility at the ;Local funds, Ecology Regional Stormwater former Everson Golf Course property to ';grants and loans, EDI Management facility Everson serve the downtown commercial area. Public Works 2,000,000':funds Yes !Yes (Design and construct a regional park !City parks fund, RCO facility at the former Everson Golf Course Public Works, ;grant, private Ramstead Regional Park Everson property. Planning 500,000donations Yes Yes (Upgrade existing 8" line for future growth on the southwest portion of the City and Everson Road Sewer line (Everson UGA. Public Works 165,000Local funds No Yes Prepared by the Porz of Bellireaharn' Kegioraal Eco>ao is Partner flip 5 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Increase water main from 6 to 10 inches from Kirsch Dr. east to City limits, providing better pressure for fire East Main Street Water protection and emergency uses with the Main upgrade Everson 'City of Nooksack. Public Works 1,200,000 LMF INo Yes Future all-weather arterial connecting Mission Road and Everson -Goshen Road Public Works, �CDBG; (SR 544), used as primary arterial to future Economic GMA UGA and light industrial area of South Development, 1 Planning Grant; East/West Connector Everson Everson. Finance 2,400,000 CERB; EDA 'Yes Yes West Everson Sewer and : Construct wager and sewer mains and EDI, ULID, Water System sewer lift station to srve West Everson developer funding and Improvements Everson annexation area. Public Works j 1,000,000 local funds !Yes Yes Ferndale Projects Downtown infrastructure Second Avenue (Downtown) pedestrian conversion Ferndale Ferndale Upgrade underground utilities to meet anticipated future demand. "Nayfinding signage for public parking and amenities. Public/private funding to assist incoming development with utility improvements beyond the immediate project location. Reconfigure Second Avenue north of Main Street for pedestrian -only purposes, following the completion of the Thornton Street Extension Project. The conversion would include the modification of other Downtown streets to one-way traffic and is expected to allow for a smoother flow o traffic while creating additional pedestrian areas in the Downtown core, increasing commerce and overall activity in the area. Public Works, Economic Development Public Works, Economic Development Local funds, REST, 2,500,000 EDI ,Yes Yes Local funds, REST, 3,000,000 EDI, Private funds Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Belliglbam's Regional Economic Partner hip 6 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Improve corridor, create consistent road ;profile and frontage on Portal Way. Three TBD, TIB, Local i Portal Way Corridor sections (I-5 to Newkirk, Newkirk to Kass,! Public Works, 15,000,000 funds, REST, Private Improvements ;Ferndale Kass to Trigg) Planning (5,000,000 x 3) funds No IYes Public and Private Partnerships, Local Install a post/street clock within the Funds, TBD, Downtown Core Area or along the Economic Economic Downtown Post / Street Centennial Riverwalk Park. Clock to serve Development, iDevelopment Clock project (Ferndale as downtown entrance beautification piece. (Planning 50,000 Planning No Yes Opens up area for development, protects sensitive watersheds from existing Utility extension to development built to rural standards — PWTF, Local, EDA, Malloy / Grandview rive ''!Ferndale [Grandview area], provides fire flow, etc. Public Works 8,000,OOO DWSRF No Yes Ferndale City Hall, i Municipal Court and Construct new, or expand existing facilities Local Funds, REST, Council Chambers Ferndale jto accommodate future growth Public Works 10,OOO,OOOEDI Yes No (Nordic Way Fireline (Ferndale Construct an approximately 750' water/fire line from Nordic Way, beneath the BNSF railroad tracks and Hovander Road, to serve a growing industrial area at Scout Place/ Nielsen Road. The fire line would create a "loop" for the purpose of maintaining adequate water pressure in the area, allowing more efficient firefighting response, and enabling larger facilities to be constructed in the area. Public Works 500,OOO1Local Funds (No !Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinghaln's Regimal Ecm lic Partnership 7 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List 'Main Street, Portal Way and Slater Road: The creation of attractive, unified landscaping along major corridors provides a sense of place and welcome for Right -of -Way new development. Project would include beautification and staff and consultant time to develop a landscaping along major coordinated landscaping proposal, funding TIB, TBD, Local, corridors Ferndale for materials and plants, and planting. Public Works 300,OOOj Federal, State iNo Yes Construct on/ off ramp roundabouts along' i I-5 at exit 262 where they intersect Main Street. (1 st entry) Reconfigure and widen overpass deck. to accommodate two lanes in each direction, as well as non -motorized connectivity. Establish two-lane roundabouts at both north and south- 4,000,000 (1st bound ramps; reconfiguration of ramps to entry) + State and Federal Interstate 5 Exit 262 prevent existing main -line interruptions. 25,000,000 (2nd Grants; WSDOT Roundabouts Ferndale 1 (2nd entry) Public Works entry) Funding No Yes 11 Public Works, Economic Vista Middle School Ferndale Roofing Replacement Project Development 1,000,000 Capital funds !No Yes Public Works, Central Elementary Economic School Ferndale Roofing Replacement Project Development 500,000 Capital funds No Yes a Public Works, Vista/Skyline paving Repair and resurface asphalt parking lots Economic project Ferndale and bus loops Development 550 000 Capital funds No jYes i Public Works, Economic Custer Elementary School Ferndale Exterior brick restoration and reseal Development 800,000iCapital funds No Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellighan'S Aegio,,zal Economic Partner hzp 8 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Public Works, Economic Custer Elementary School IIFerndale Roofing replacement project Development 400,000 Capital funds No Yes Public Works, Ferndale School District Economic HVAC upgrade Ferndale Upgrade HVAC Controls at 8 schools Development 1,000,000 Capital funds No "Yes Upgrade school facilities with secure vestibules, single visitor entry area with Public Works, Ferndale School District camera and buzz -in system, fencing where Economic { Security Upgrade Ferndale needed to create a secure facility Development 1,000,000 Capital funds No 1Yes Public Works, Parking Lot and bus loop resurface and Economic Custer Elementary School Ferndale replacement Development 200,000 Capital funds No Yes Convert ballfields to all-weather, Public Works, multisport surface, update lighting and iEconomic Local, Federal, State, Phillips 66 Ballfields Ferndale light standards Development 2,000,000 Corporate donation iNo Yes Reconstruct and widen approximately 2,500' of existing Ferndale Terrace ;Roadway to City standards, including curb, TIB,TBD, Local, gutter, sidewalks, and improvements to the! Federal, State, Ferndale Terrance stormwater, water, and sewer Ecology (stormwater Improvement Ferndale ICitv's utilities. ;Public Works 5,000,000 component) No I Yes Reconstruct approximately 1,300' of the Thornton Street roadway following the Thornton Street Extension project. Project would establish sidewalks, curbs, I Thornton Street, Vista to 1 bike lanes, and new road surfacing on both TIB, TBD, Local, Malloy Avenue 'Ferndale sides of the street. Public Works 5,000,000 Federal, State No Yes Prepared by the Port of Belliizaham's Regional Economic Partnership 9 Of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Two lane roundabout or roundabout with an eastbound slip lane to replace an existing compact roundabout, associated with the Thornton Street Extension. Project includes a pedestrian/bike 'extension beneath the freeway overpass to Interestate 5 Exit 263 connect to existing non -motorized access Public Works, Roundabouts Ferndale, WSDOT to the east and west. �WSDOT Reconstruct the Pioneer Park entryway and parking lot to create a sense of entrance into a unique regional historic attraction. The project would also include Old Settlers' needed improvements to the museum, Association, such as preservation and acquisition of Ferndale Pioneer Park Entry and collections, digitization of original Heritage Pioneer Village Museum Ferndale, Whatcom documents, and updated presentations and Society, Improvements County I displays. Ferndale Reconstruct approximately 1,000' of Golden Eagle Drive, existing roadway adjacent to new Ferndale Shuksan Drive, and High School campus. Establish school Ferndale High School Ferndale, Ferndale bus parking, improve motorized and non- Ferndale School frontage iSchool District imotorized interface, construct sidewalks. !District Corridor reconstruction project to reconfigure and widen overpass deck and Interstate 5 Exit 266 Tramps and resolve rail and industrial traffic Interchange congestion associated with Whatcom Reconfiguration and County's primary industries at Cherry Corridor Improvements Ferndale Point. Public Works WSDOT Funding, 30,000,000 Federal, State !No State Funding, Local 1,500,000 1 donations li No Local School Levy, REST, Local, State, 2,000,000 Federal funding jNo !State and Federal Grants; WSDOT i 50,000,000 Funding jNo Yes Yes Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinngha1v s Regional Economic• Partnership 10 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Douglas Road Reconstruction "Ferndale Reconstruct approximately 2,000 if of an existing roadway, including sidewalks and utility improvements. Project would make additional serviced land available for development. ;Public Works 2,700,000 City Transportation Benefit District funding No Yes Construct a —2,000 if boardwalk/trail from the Ferndale Public Library to the ;Phillips 66 Ballfields, rehabilitate a declining wetland area. Boardwalk would increase commerce within the Downtown jEDI, State Grant, core, including further redevelopment of Park Mitigation Fees, Schell Marsh Boardwalk Ferndale (the area. Public Works 1,500,000 Private Donations Yes ;Yes Replace existing fish barrier culvert with a new fish -friendly culvert, reconstruct ! bridge deck and extend City utilities to an I Mallov Culvert serviced and undeveloped industrial area EDI, Stormwater Reconstruction Ferndale within the City. Public Works 3,000,000 Funding (Yes Yes Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District Dellesta Lift Station North Shore, Lake Sewer Reinvestment Renovation Whatcom I Renovate existing sanitary sewer lift station Public Works 380,000 Fund �No No Edgewater Life Station North Shore, Lake j Sewer Reinvestment Renovation `jJhatcom Renovate existing sanitary sewer lift station Public Works 380,000 Fund No No Lake Whatcom Boulevard 11 South Shore, Lake 1 Sewer Reinvestment Sewer Main Rehabilitation Whatcom Rehabilitate a prinicpal sanitary sewer main Public Works 250,0001Fund �No �No 1,515,000 FEMA Replace an aging (1971) reservoir with two grant, 565,000 District new reservoirs meeting current seismic Water Reinvestment Division ?Reservoir (Sudden Valley standards Public Works 2 080,000 ! Fund �No lYes Prepared by the Port of Belliizgham's RL�ional Economic Partnership 11 of 26 Lummi Nation Projects JLynden Projects Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Please note: the Lummi Nation also has their own CEDS and CEDS Project List, therefore it is in a separate appendix. Central Guide Meridian West Lynden Sewer Service ( Commercial Area West Main Street 2) I West Lynden Extension of sewer infrastructure to area fronting SR 539 and bounded by Front Street on the south and Meadow Lane to the north. Sewer would be extended north from West Front and cross Guide Meridian Road (SR 539) to provide service on the west side. This work should be coordinated with the WSDOT Connecting Public Works, Washington -funded widening of SR 539 Economic north of Front Street. Development Reconstruct existing 20-foot roadway to an industrial street standard including curbs, gutters and sidewalks as well as utilities (water and storm drainage). Also, culvert and bridge replacement for an existing, uninhabited drainage ditch. Construction of a roundabout at the intersection with Berthusen Rd is a STP-R program partially funded project for 2022. Public Works EDI; City Sewer Utility Funds; Other iFederal, State and 950,OOOIlocal funds EDI; STP-R; 1 ransportation Impact Fees; Federal, 'State and other local 2,300,000 funds Yes Yes Yes Yes Prepared 6y the Port of Bellingham's Regaioml Ecmomic Payinership 12 of 26 est Front Street All- eather Arterial Street 1provements I West Lynden Main travel City Wayfinding Signage / I corridors and Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Reconstruct `Vest Front Street between Tromp Road and Duffner Drive. This project will construct West Front as an all- weather industrial -standard street complete with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Minor utility upgrades including water, sanitary sewer and stormwater conveyance are included to allow for the continued growth of Lynden's industrial area. This improved road will provide industrial properties with all-weather truck access to State Route 539, Birch Bay-Lynden Road and I-5 to the west. IPublic Works Sign fabrication and installation of Lynden's portion of Whatcom County's regional wayfinding plan created by the Merje consulting group in cooperation with the Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Office. EDI, TIB, TBD, Other Federal, State 3,286,000 and Local funds ;Yes EDI, TBD, TAP, City 150,000 General Fund Iyes Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Belliragham's Regional Economic Partnership 13 of 26 Tromp Road & Alderwood extension West Lynden South Guide Meridian West Lynden Road Sewer Service Commercial Area Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List New construction of Tromp Road a north - south connection between Birch Bay- Lynden Road and the eastern extension of Alderwood (a short east -west connection on the south :side of the Preferred Freezer , facility) to link to Main Street via Curt Mayberry Street. This project will include an industrial -standard street complete with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. All utilities, including water, sanitary sewer and stormwater are already in place. This project will connect the northern industrial j area to Birch Bay-Lynden Road, providing Public Works, safe and efficient access to State Route 539 Economic and I-5. Development Extension of sewer infrastructure to area fronting SR 539 and bounded to the south by the City limits; to the east by Fishtrap Creek, and; to the west by an extension of Berthusen Road, south of Birch Bay- Lynden Road. The west basin (west of SR 539) encompasses approximately 153 acres, and the east basin another 93 acres. Public Works, A Port of Bellingham study prepared in Economic 2015 identified preferred solutions. Development IEDI, TIB, TBD, and i other Federal/State/Local 5,250,000 funds Yes �EDI; City Sewer Utility Funds; Other Federal, State and 3,000,000 Local funds Yes Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinghaw's Regional Econojnic Partnership 14 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List !The Lynden Downtown HBD has seen an ! exciting rejuvenation in recent years, and 'parking is at a premium. The old water treatment plant was demolished in 2019 following the construction of the new plant further to the south. This vacant site Lyn den's is available for redevelopment as an Downtown Parking - Old Downtown Historic ; employee parking area or structure. This Public Works, Water Treatment Plant Business District 'project has been requested by the Economic i Site (HBD) Downtown Business Association. Development Reconstruct and widen the alley running i behind (south of) the businesses located on Front Street. This alley provides critical access for delivery/service and emergency Lynden's !vehicles to HBD businesses. This project Judson Service Alley Downtown Historic ;would include undergrounding of Reconstruction and Business District i overhead utilities which obstruct view and Widening (HBD) hinder access. Private utility, revisions. This project will construct a new bridge on Main Street and fish stream below to allow ! for relocation of year-round water flowing in north -south deep roadside ditches along Double Ditch Road to a newly constructed channel halfway between the Benson and Double Ditch roads. This will allow City Ire -construction of Double Ditch Road to arterial standards. It will also better protect existing neighborhoods from Pepin Creek Main Street flooding events and provide improved Bridge �Lynden UGA habitat for ESA listed fish. EDI, TBD, TAP, City 1 1,250,000 General Fund Yes EDI, TIB, TBD, Public Works, Other Economic Federal/State/Local Development 1,600,000 funds Public Works EDI; Transportation Impact Fees; TBD; Federal, State and 3,000,000 j other local funds es Yes Yes Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinghan's Regional Economic Padliersh p 15 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Nooksack Projects Extend the force main from the Garfield Garfield Force Main sewer pump station to Pump Station No. 4 City Sewer fund, Extension 1Nooksack in Everson. Public Works 1,000,000'PWTF No Yes f Nooksack Indian Tribe Projects Nooksack Tribal Health Clinic Nooksack Unincorporated ;Tribal Lands / Unincorporated Whatcom County Development of a Tribal Health Clinic that includes dental services Public Health, Economic Development, Public Works 25,000,000 �EDI, P3 Partnership, Tribe, BIA, EDA Disaster - COVID 1Yes i Yes Nooksack Tribal Nooksack Transportation Unincorporated Program, .Tribal Lands / Economic Hwy 542 & Deming Road Unincorporated Development, BIA, Federal, State, Roundabout Whatcom County Construct roundabout WADOT 1,500,000 County No Yes Nooksack Unincorporated p ! ;Public Health, � Tribal Lands / Economic EDI, P3 Partnership, Nooksack Wellness Unincorporated Expansion of mental health and substance Development, !Tribe, BIA, EDA Program Whatcom County recovery services. Public Works 6,000,000 Disaster - COVID Yes Yes Nooksack Rural Broadband Nooksack Unincorporated Tribal Lands / Unincorporated Whatcom Coun I Nooksack Tribe, IT, Economic Development, Construction :and Expansion of rural Redline broadband Communication ( (NTIA) U.S. Dept. of 7,200,000 Commeerce 'No Yes Prepared by the Poii of'Bellingha1v's Regional Ecorzolim Parlizershp 16 of 26 Port of Bellingham Projects Project Reopen I Alcoa/Intalco � Whatcom Rural Broadband Construction Project Whatcom Mooring Improvements Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List To retain jobs, train workforce in support (Economic of plant reopening with upgraded 'Development, technolob ; to reduce greenhouse gas Workforce, emissions. Improve physical infrastructure !Energy, and related to plant and plant access. Public Works EDA, CERB, WA Commerce, State Legislative Grant, EPA Brownfields grants, local, and 10,000,000 private/developer !No Yes CERB, Whatcom !County EDI, federal, Public Works, I state, local, WA State Construction and expansion of rural Economic Broadband office, broadband network Development 20,000,000 Port 'Yes Yes to Bellingham Shipping Bellingham Shipping'iDesign and construct new mooring Terminal Terminal !dolphins and fendering system. Public Works 12,000,000 Federal, state, port tNo Yes iDevelop boat haul out / travel lift on the noxthside of the Whatcom Waterway with Federal, state, port; ! Marine Trades Area Bellingham a private partner. Feasibility, design, and Whatcom County Travel Lift Waterfront District construction. Public Works 2,000,000 EDI Yes Yes Bellingham Provide infrastructure on a 4.5 acre Federal, state, port; Mt Baker Products Squalicum industrial site behind Mt Baker Products to Whatcom County Peninsula Improvements Waterfront support new marine trades activity Public Works 2,000,000 EDI Yes Yes Reconstruct Port -owned Schultz Way road j i to city standards as a secondary arterial, ;Bellingham serving existing port tenants and extending j Port; State; Federal; Schultz Way y � 1 S ualicum q it to the VI t Baker Products peninsula to p Whatcom Coun tv (Yes Improvements Waterfront serve new tenants. Public Works 2,500,000EDI Yes Prepared by t6ie Port of Bellitaghali, s Regio«al Ecorrolwc Partnership 17 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Marine Highway Port Achieve MARAD status as a terminal designation for the point on the Pacific M-5 Maritime Bellingham Shipping Highway Route and make necessary repairs Terminal and preparation and reconfiguration to the BST "Rail of facilities to service Span," allowing it to handle barge calls and $4.7 million grant resulting in "short sea" Bellingham Shipping resulting inbound and outbound cargo application in with i routes Terminal flow. Public Works 5,100,000 MARAD, Port No 'Yes Infrastructure improvements to the 18 Airport Industrial Park acres of immediately buildable property in Port; State; Federal; Infrastructure Bellingham Airport the AIP to support business expansion Whatcom County Improvements Industrial Park and attraction. Public Works 2,500,000 EDI 'Yes ;Yes Dock and moorage system in the Whatcom Waterway to serve visiting commercial and recreational boaters, Port; State; Federal; Visitor Moorage at GP Bellingham improve water access and stimulate local ; Whatcom County Pier Waterfront District i spending. I Public Works 1,000,000 EDI Yes Yes i ;Port; State; Federal; Bellingham Renovate historic former GP ethyl alcohol Whatcom County Alcohol Plant Renovation Waterfront District plant for commercial uses. Public Works 14,000,000 EDI I Yes Yes Construct covered area to store/repair fishing gear, provide a fresh seafood Port; State; Federal; Bellingham market and host marine trades and Whatcom County Fishers Pavillion Squalicum Harbor community events. Public Works 1,100,0001EDI Yes Yes Infrastructure: improvements to support facilitate for boat haul -out, storing/repairing fishing gear, fish Port; State; Federal; Blaine Wharf District processing upland boatyard/small Whatcom County j Marine Industrial Area Blaine Harbor lboatyard expansion. Public Works 5,000,000 EDI Yes lYes Power and broadband upgrades to the 'Public Works, Bellingham Shipping Bellingham Shipping Bellingham Shipping Terminal Economic Terminal Repower Terminal warehouses. Development 3,038,169 Port, Federal No Yes Prepared by the Porl of Bellingham's Regional Economic Partnership 18 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List (Public Works, Port, Federal, Bellingham Shipping (,Bellingham Shipping Repairs and rehabilitation of the main BST Economic MARAD, PIDP FY20! Terminal Pier Rehab Terminal pier. Development 5,686,990 grant No Yes i Public Works, !Port, Federal, Bellingham Shipping Bellingham Shipping Dredging and under dock realignment Economic !MARAD, PIDP FY20 Terminal Dredging (Terminal needed in order to serve larger ships. Development 5,323,850jgrant No !Yes ;Port tenant plans to reconnect the BST 'Log Pond to the BNSF main line via a Public Works, newly reconfigured rail spur. Supported by !Economic Rail Spur Reconnection (BST Log Pond (the Port but subject to BNSF approval. Development Waterfront Fiber Finish incomplete Roeder Ave conduit to Waterfront Development (all Public Works, Bellingham intersections), after completion install fiber Economic Waterfront District ',to Waterfront, build a small ISP room (Development Bellingham !Public Works, International (Install conduit to west side of Airport Economic 7,500,000 I Private No (Unclear Port, State, Federal, Whatcom County 3,000,000 EDI 'Yes Yes Airport Fiber upgrades Airport I {runway for future development Development 1,000,000 Port, Federal INo Yes Install water, sewer, and electric lines on Bellingham the west side of airport runway for future Public Works, International 'development. Wetland mitigation may be !Economic Airport utility upgrades Airport 1required. (Development 5,000,000 Port, Federal No Yes Replace fender pile, walers and chocks and upgrade to steel fenders with HDPE sleeves. Plus add 50' of new fender pile Shipyard Pier Fender Pile jwalers, chocks and cleats to enahance upgrades Fairhaven Shipyard ;moorage Public Works 1,560,000 Port No No Prepared 6y the Port of Bellingham's Rquimal Ecmomic Partlterfhip 19 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Design & permit FMIP stormwater improvements, including site FMIP stormwater improvements and seaview flooding (raise improvements, including Fairhaven Marine site). Construction costs not included until site improvements Industrial Park (design completed. !Public Works 620,000 j Port I No I No (Non-exclusive Fit -up Float in I&J Fit -up float Central Waterfront (Waterway Public Works 1,251,000 Port No No I PUD #1 j Public Works, i Construct utility infrastructure to support IEconomic PUD, Dept. of Various areas, rural commercial and industrial development, Development, j Commerce, EDI, Utilities infrastructure Whatcom County and job creation Job Creation 10,000,000 Private Yes Yes Construct water system infrastructure Public Works, Dept of Commerce, i projects to store, move and use new Economic dept of Agriculture, sources of water to supply water for IDevelopment, private land owners, Water supply Various areas, rural agriculture, streamflow and municipal Ecosystem Dept of Ecology, infrastructure Whatcom County purposes Enhancement 30,000,000IPUD, EDI ;Yes Yes Renewable i Resources, Economic Working with dairies and other agricultural Development, IPUD, Dept. of Alternative and renewable Agriculture operations, develop waste -to -energy and Public Works, Ecology, Dept. of energy, water operations, dairy waste -water reclamation projects for Ecosystem Commerce, Private, conservation, water reuse farms electric, gas and clean water production Rehab ( 5,000,000 EDI 'Yes Yes j Construct electric service infrastructure to Public Works, PUD, Dept. of Electric utility Western Whatcom support commercial and industrial Economic Commerce, Private, infrastructure County development Development i 30,000,000 EDI Yes Yes Prepared by the Port of Be&nahams Regional Economic Partnership 20 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Public Works, i Construct varous types of renewable Economic SPUD, Dept. of Various areas of energy facilities including solar, wind and Development, Commerce, Private, Renewable energy ( Whatcom County alternative renewable fuels productions Energy 10,000,000 EDI Yes Yes Public Works, Dept of Commerce, State Broadband Construct fiberoptics and other Economic office, Federal j communication system infrastructure to Development, Broadband funding, support economic development, public Public Safety, j i CERB, Port of Rural Whatcom safety, health systems, and educational Public Health, Bellingham, PUD, Telecommunications County systems Education 20,000,000 EDI !Yes !Yes Sumas Demolish existing grandstand and replace it with a new 3,500-spectator grandstand and arena area. Project also includes restrooms, concessions, retractable stage, parking, relocation of two baseball IPublic Works, Howard Bowen Event idiamonds and development of a new Economic State and Local funds,' 1 Complex Sumas soccer field. (Development 2,975,000 EDI Yes Yes State Grant; Replace bleachers at Sumas Rodeo I Washington Wildlife Regional Recreational Grounds and associated fields. Upgrade & Recreational Facility Enhancements Sumas existing facilities and lighting. Public Works 700,000 Program Yes Yes Motor Vehicle Fuel I Taxes; Vehicle Registration Fees; New road alignment for trucks seeking to Other Federal, State utilize the industrial areas of Sumas and and Local Funding Truck Bypass !Sumas the international border crossing. Public Works 8,100,000,Sources Yes Yes Sumas Avenue Reconstruct Sumas Avenue from Front Reconstruction Sumas Street to Garfield Street. Public Works 2,300,000 STP; City Street Fund No Yes Prepared 6y the Pori of Bellingharyz's Regional Economic Partnership 21 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Replace Cherry Street bridge to remove STP; BRAC; FEMA Cherry Street (SR 9) blockage to flow of floodwaters and ( Hazard Mitigation Bridge Replacement Sumas increase capacity on the State highway. Public Works 3,000,000 Grant Yes Yes Whatcom Council of Governments Funding for countywide program to , reduce travel demand through the use of Economic I ;Federal, State and Whatcom Smart Trips Whatcom County walking, bicycling, carpooling and transit. Development 100,000 local funds Yes ,Yes Federal, State and local funds (IMTC has received funding from 'Funding for IMTC, a coalition of U.S. and I I the Province of Canadian government and business entities 'British Columbia and that identifies and promotes the Canadian federal Whatcom County, improvements to mobility and security for government to International Mobility and! State of Washington,! 'British the four border crossings that connect provide local Trade Corridor Program Columbia, Whatcom County and the Lower Mainland matching funds for (IMTC) Canada and U.S. of British Columbia. Planning 100,000 U.S. federal grants) IYes ,Yes Whatcom County Whatcom County Courthouse exterior Courthouse Repair failing roof and exterior Public Works 6,000,OOOEDI, REST I Yes Yes 1500 North State Federal, state, local State Street remodel Street WayStation Project Public Works 9,467,000 grants, EDI IYes Yes 1 322 N. Commercial { Civic Center remodel Street Remodel for reorganization Public Works 7,700,OOOI Civic Center Fund No Yes Girard Street repair 509 Girard Street Repair and upgrade building Public Works 511,000 EDI Yes Yes Public Works, New Jail Whatcom County Construct new jail ;Public Safety 87,000,000 Bonds No IYes Public Works, New Sheriffs Office Whatcom Counts Construct new Sheriffs office Public Safety 13,000,000 REST I No I Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinglgain's Regional Economic Pad lership 22 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List 'Public Safety New dayholding facility, life and safetyPublic Works, Existing jail remodel Building improvements Public Safet< 7,000,0001 General Fund iNo I No Forest St. Annex, j Affordable Housing and 1000 North Forest Construct Affordable Housing and Child EDI, Capital Funds, Child Care St. (Care Public Works 20,000,000 Grants iYes Yes Whatcom County Emergency Operations Public Works, Center Building Whatcom County Office space improvement Public Safety 150,OOO1REET I No INo Public Works, REET II, Park South Fork Park Parks & Rec, Improvement Fund, Development Whatcom County ;Bridges and trail development Tourism 1,050,000 state grant INo Yes Public Works, REET II, EDI, capital) Birch Bay Beach Park Parks & Rec, funds, federal, state, Development Whatcom Countv Construct new waterfront park Tourism 4,750,000 local grants Yes Yes Plantation Range HVAC Replace HVAC and roof, make REST I, REET II, and Roof Plantation Range improvements to building Public Works 1,070,296;EDI, state grant Yes Yes Public Works, Silver Lake Park utilities, road, day -use area, campground, Parks & Rec, Improvements Silver Lake Park restroom improvements Tourism 7,772,000 REET II No No Whatcom County Integrated Public Radio (Network Project builds a public safety radio system for use by all first responder Public Works, agencies in Whatcom County, its political Public Safety, $1 million invested, Emergency Management subdivisions, and interoperability with Telecommunica REET I, EDI, state Radio System Whatcom County regional partners. tions 6,000,000 and federal grants Yes Yes j Public Works, Nesset Farm House ;Parks & Rec, Restoration Nesset Farm (Restore historical home, restroom iTourism 690,000 Nesset Foundation No o Parks & Rec, �REET II, state grant, Lake Whatcom Trails Lake Whatcom Park Trail development Tourism 4,000,000 donations No )Yes Prepared �y the Port of Belliligha✓v's Regional Economic Parrners&P 23 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List East Whatcom Regional Expand facility to include food bank I Resource Center distribution center and additional multiuse ! expansion project Kendall space Public Works 2,300,000!REET I, state grants No Yes Selder Road Birch Bay Drainage improvement Public Works 110,000 BBWARM, REST I ;No Yes Smith Road / Northwest Road roundabout Whatcom County ';Install roundabout Public Works 5,000,000 Road Fund No IYes Public Works, Canyon Lake Community Forest Whatcom County Access road repair Parks & Rec, !Tourism 135,000 REET II No �No Public Works, I Construct trailhead and amenities, Parks & Rec, Lake Whatcom Park Lake Whatcom Park including parking, shelter, restr000ms Tourism 2,305,000 REET II, state grants 'No Yes Construct a 1.58 mile berm to provide soft shore erosion protection, habitat Public Works, REET II, BBWARM, Birch Bay Drive !enhancement, and to encourage pedestrian Parks & Rec, Road Fund, Flood Pedestrian Facility %Birch Bay Drive ;use along Birch Bay Drive Tourism 13,000,000 Fund, federal grant �No !Yes BBWARM Harborview BBWARM, REET II, j Road 'IHarborview Road Culvert replacement 'Public Works 2,400,000 Road Fund No Yes BBWARM Lora Lane Birch Bay Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works 2,100,000 BBWARM, REET II No Yes LW Wooldridge/Hillsdale' Lake Whatcom 'Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works 2,100,000 LWSU, REET No IYes Eagle Ridge/Austin Ct Lake Whatcom Drainage and water quality improvement (Public Works 1,200,000 LWSU, REET No IYes Sudden Valley stormwater!Sudden Vallev (Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works 565,000 LWSU, REET II No ;Yes Sudden Valley stormwater 1 Lake Whatcom Stormwater improvements Public Works 640,000 REET II iNo '!Yes Relocate morgue Whatcom County (Relocate and replace morgue Public Works 2,000,000 REET No Yes NW Annex Whatcom County Building replacement Public Works 8,388,000 EDI ;Yes No Public Works, Maple Falls Park & Trail p 'Construct restxooms,parking,trail (Parks &Rec, (Tourism Corridor ;Maple Falls Park 'improvements 900,000 REET II, state grants No Yes Prepared by the Port of Bellinghazn's Regional Economic Partnership 24 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Public Works, Lighthouse Marine Park Parks & Rec, Launch !Point Roberts Repair boat launch (2018 storm damage) Tourism 50,000 REET II No No Public Works, Hovander Park Farm Hovander Park Parks & Rec, Animal Exhibit ;Homestead Reconstruct farm animal exhibit Tourism 240,000 REET II, donations No No Public Works, Hovander Park Roadway Hovander Park Parks & Rec, ! & Access Improvements Homestead Road and parking lot improvements Tourism 2,430,000 REST II, state grants No Yes Public Works, Hovander Park & Tenant Hovander Park Destination and wayfinding signage to Parks & Rec, Lake Sign Improvements Homestead Whatcom County Park attractions Tourism 100,000 EDI, City of Ferndale Yes INo Birch Bay-Lynden Road / j i Road Fund, federal Blaine Road Intersection Whatcom County ;Construct roundabout Public `Forks 4,300,000!grant No !Yes !Replace arterial road surfaces on four ;Road Fund, state or Pavement Rehabilitation Whatcom County i commercially important routes. Public Routes 6,500,0001 federal pass through No Yes Marine Drive Bike & Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety Pedestrian Facilities- between Locust and Alderwood; improve ! !Road Fund, EDI, Phase 2 Whatcom County recreational access Public Works 3,000,0001 state or federal grant Yes Yes i Construct five roundabouts on Slater Road I ! ! at its intersections with Northwest Road, Pacific Highway, northbound and Slater Road / I-5 southbound 1-5 on ramps, Rural Avenue Federal, state, local Interchange to improve channelization and stop funds; developer improvements Slater Road control ! Public Works 30,000,000 contributions iNo Yes i I fare surcharge, Road Fund, bonds, CRAB, Ferry System state budget, federal Modernization and 'Replace obsolete ferry and upgrade BUILD grant, federal Preservation Gooseberry Point terminals Public Works 40,000,000 Ferry Boat Program �No Yes Pnpared by the Port of Be&lzgham's Kegional Economic Partnership 25 of 26 Whatcom County CEDS Project List Attachment "A", Updated CEDS 2022 Project List Public Works, Birch Bay Vogt Parks & Rec, Community Library Birch Bav Construct building, parking Tourism 3,000,000 EDI, REST I Yes No Hovander Maintenance Hovander Park Public Works, Building Homestead Construct maintenance building (Parks 275,000 EDI, REST II Yes !No Hovander Maintenance Hovander Park Public Works, �No Building Homestead Construct maintenance building Parks 275,000 EDI, REET II Yes Economic Wayfinding Project 1 Whatcom County Countywide signage project Development 2,754,000 EDI, LTAC Yes (Yes HVAC, LED lights, upgrade alarm, create Lottie Street Remodel Bellingham new office, replace entry doors Public Works 110,000 EDI Yes No Ptrpareri by the Port of Belligham's Regional Economic Partnership 26 of 26