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Home My WebLink Aboutord2026-012Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2026-134 File ID: AB2026-134 Version: 1 Status: Adopted File Created: 01/30/2026 Entered by: MMiterko@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Finance Division File Type: Ordinance Assigned to: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Final Action: 03/24/2026 Agenda Date: 03/24/2026 Enactment #: ORD 2026-012 Related Files: Primary Contact Email: atan@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund, request no. 7 SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: Requests appropriation of $2,051,898 to fund the next phase of repairs to protect the Courthouse from water instrusion which includes the design and construction of block 2 and block 3 roof sections for a total project budget of $19,096,705 HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action. Sent To: 02/10/2026 Council INTRODUCED Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 02/24/2026 Council Finance and Administrative RECOMMENDED TO HOLD Services Committee IN COMMITTEE Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 02/24/2026 Council HELD IN COMMITTEE Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 3/25/2026 Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AS2026-134) Nay: 0 03/24/2026 Council Finance and Administrative RECOMMENDED FOR Services Committee ADOPTION Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 03/24/2026 Council ADOPTED Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Attachments: Proposed Ordinance, Supplemental Request, Notice of Action Proposed on 2.10.2026 Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 3/25/2026 PROPOSED BY: EXECUTIVE INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-012 AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE COURTHOUSE BUILDING ENVELOPE FUND, AMENDMENT NO. 7 WHEREAS, Ordinance 2014-075 established the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund; and WHEREAS, amendments have been made to accomplish a multi -phase extensive repair project to protect the Courthouse from water intrusion; and WHEREAS, an additional amendment is needed as the project is ready to progress to the next phase which includes the design and construction of block 2 and block 3 roof sections; and WHEREAS, funding is needed to accommodate the next phase of the project; and WHEREAS, funding for this work is available from the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund I (REET I) and Real Estate Excise Tax Fund II (REET II). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that Ordinance 2014-075 is hereby amended by adding $2,051,898 of expenditure authority, as described in Exhibit A, to the amended project budget of $17,044,807 for a total project budget of $19,096,705. ADOPTED this 24th day of March , 2026 C O ATTEST: . 0 ,r A o, COUNT •� a 0 ° • Cathy Halka,`le�rk6q�ia>ipe Cil - v . Y • APPROVED AS TO FORM: B. Waldron by email 02/02/2026/AT Civil Deputy Prosecutor WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 1�� Kayle alloway, Council Chair WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON S Satpal Sid , County Executive ()() Approved ( ) Denied Date Signed: �I2f 02�� EXHIBIT A Courthouse Building Envelope Project Budget 3506 Account Description Expenditures 6190 Direct Billing Rate 6630 Professional Services 7060 Repairs and Maintenance Revenues 8397.C.32412401 Op Transfer In -REET I 8397.C.32422400 Op Transfer In -Public Utilities Improvement (EDI) 8397.C32402401 Op Transfer In - REET II Current Amendment #7 Total Amended Protect Budget to Ord. 2014-075 Protect Budget $ 250,000 $ - $ 250,000 $ 1,773,000 $ - $ 1,773,000 $ 15,021,807 $ 2,051,898 $ 17,073,705 $ 17,044,807 $ 2,051,898 $ 19,096,705 $ 11,204,922 $ 290,000 $ 11,494,922 $ 5,839,885 $ - $ 5,839,885 $ - $ 1,761,898 $ 1,761,898 $ 17,044,807 $ 2,051,898 $ 19,096,705 Supplemental Budget Request Administrative Services Facilities Management Supp'l 1D # 5361 I Fund 3506 Cost Center 35061000 Originator: Rob Ney Year 2 2026 Add'I FTE ❑ Name of Request: Courthouse Exterior Project Priority 1 X Department Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested 7060 Repairs and maintenance $2,051,898 8397.C.32412401 Transfers in ($290,000) 8397.C.32402401 Transfers in ($1,761,898) Request Total $o la. Description of request: Continuation of HKP Courthouse Exterior Project as Defined in HKP Report Dated November 2015. Continued efforts include replacing remaining roofs, and roof top mechanical equipment. The scope of work also includes replacing glazing on the 1993 (East) addition, where glazing has failed. 2026 Project is Block 2 roofs, with an option for 2027 Block 3, should funding be provided. The project is, and has been on the County's Capital Improvement Plan until estimated completion in 2029. 1b. Primary customers: All Departments and patrons of the Courthouse 2. Problem to be solved. The Courthouse exterior project was a multiyear maintenance project. The County has only undertaken the first of this long series of repairs. 3a. Options / Advantages: Deferred maintenance. The longer these improvements/repairs are put out into the future, the more the work will cost County tax payers. 3b. Cost savings: This project will be competitively bid and overall maintenance will be reduced. 4a. Outcomes: The phases slated for years 2026 and 2027 will be implemented and completed. The projects will be successfully completed. 4b. Measures: Completing the projects on time and within budget. 5a. Other Departments/Agencies: The impacts will be minimal as the improvements are on the exterior of the courthouse. 5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for. Rob Ney, Facilities Director Friday, January 30, 2026 Rpt: Rpt St(pp! Regular Supplemental Budget Request Administrative Services Facilities Management Supp`I io # 5361 Fund 3506 Cost Center 35061000 Originator: Rob Ney 6. Funding Source: BEET I and Public Utilities Improvement Fund (EDI). Friday, January 30, 2026 Rpt: Rp1 Suppl Regular