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Home My WebLink Aboutres2026-010Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 • Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2026-238 File ID: AB2026-238 Version: 1 Status: Substitute Approved File Created: 03/13/2026 Entered by: FWilliam@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: County Executive's File Type: Resolution Office Assigned to: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Final Action: 03/24/2026 Agenda Date: 03/24/2026 Enactment #: RES 2026-010 Related Files: Primary Contact Email: jlogan@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Resolution updating the appendix of the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) project list SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: See attachments HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 03/24/2026 Council Finance and Administrative FORWARDED TO Services Committee COUNCIL WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION 03/24/2026 Council SUBSTITUTE APPROVED Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Attachments: Staff Memo, Proposed Resolution, Substitute Resolution, Change Log, Revised Change Log Whatcom County Page t Printed on 312512026 PROPOSED BY: EXECUTIVE INTRODUCED: MARCH 24, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATING TO THE APPENDIX OF THE 2022 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) 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 I 05-393, 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 Port of Bellingham worked with each of the municipalities to update the list to ensure new projects were added and completed projects were removed; and WHEREAS, the revised project list is included in Attachment "A", titled Updated CEDS 2026 Project List; 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that that the Whatcom County Council hereby accepts the updated appendix as submitted by the Port of Bellingham; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that that the Whatcom County Council officially adopts this 2026 update to the 2022 Whatcom County Economic Development Strategy Appendix. APPROVED this 24th day of March 12026 WHATCOMqM466614jCIL ATT T� �� • ' ° f c -- o Cathy FVlka, Cl.wk*f tie Council 77 • STATE OF - APPRgVED *4. 0 FQRM�' °,SHItAGo•' Brandon Wjldron by tmaiW..15.2026/]L Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 1�!VA (�? �� Kayleeltalloway, Council Cha' Whatcom County 2026 CEDS Project List EXHIBIT A Project Name Project Location Project .-EDI? Other? will you Will you Jurisdiction or sub -area the Public Works, Parks, Economic Development, Public Safety, The most up to date List out the funding options that you be applying be applying A brief project name to reference project is in A one sentence description of the project. Does not have to include a justification. Planning, Community estimated total cost of the will attempt to access to pay for the to EDI to other Development project project, for this state or project? federal Y/N grants? Whatcom County Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Repair of multiple county roads damaged during December 2025 TBD (part of $23M+ in Road Fund, FEMA, FHWA December 2025 Flood Damage Road Multiple locations, flooding event, including but not limited to Slater Road, Marine Drive, public Works critical infrastructure Emergency Relief, state disaster No Yes Repairs Whatcom County Mosquito Lake Road, Silver Lake Road (mudslide), and other county costs) funds roads with infrastructure damage. Hovander Homestead Park Flood Flood damage restoration including removal of flood -damaged Damage Restoration Whatcom County materials and silt from Tenant Lake House, gravel repairs along Public Works, Parks TBD REET II, FEMA, state grants No Yes Nooksack River Trail to address erosion and restore safe access. Whatcom County Replacement of major culvert that was causing the biggest flood water Sumas Culvert Replacement Sumas/Whatcom County backup in Sumas during December 2025 flooding. Removed and Public Works TBD FCZD, FEMA, USACE, state No Yes (Nooksack River) replaced with assistance from US Army Corps of Engineers, DNR, and WSDOT. Emergency repair following substantial culvert failure and roadway Hannegan Road Culvert Failure Repair Whatcom County collapse caused by December 2025 flooding. Emergency repaving public Works TBD FEMA, FHWA Emergency Relief, No Yes completed Dec. 31, 2025; permanent infrastructure replacement may state, Road Fund, be needed. Mosquito Lake Road Bridge Emergency Whatcom County Mosquito Lake Road Emergency repair ($250K) of Mosquito Lake Road bridge over the 250,000 plus TBD scour FEMA, FHWA Emergency Relief, Repair &Scour Protection p (Middle Fork Nooksack Middle Fork experiencing significant scouring From December 2025 Public Works protection state emergency funds, Road No Yes River) floods; plus scour protection capital project for permanent fix. Fund, Glacier Creek Levee Emergency Glacier Creek (Nooksack FCZD, FEMA, US Army Corps of Stabilization River) Emergency stabilization of Glacier Creek levee to prevent levee breach Public Works TBD Engineers, state and federal No Yes emergency funds Mount Baker Rim Levee Emergency Whatcom County Mount Emergency stabilization of Mount Baker Rim levee to prevent levee FCZD, FEMA, US Army Corps of Stabilization Baker Rim (Nooksack breach Public Works TBD Engineers, state and federal No Yes River) emergency funds Twin View Levee Emergency Whatcom County Twin FCZD, FEMA, US Army Corps of Stabilization View (Nooksack River) Emergency stabilization of Twin View levee to prevent levee breach Public Works TBD Engineers, state and federal No Yes emergency funds Hovander Levee Breach Emergency Whatcom County Hovander (Nooksack Emergency repair of levee breach on Hovander levee to prevent flood Public Works TBD FCZD, FEMA, US Army Corps of Engineers, state and federal No Yes Repair River) waters from impacting areas behind levee emergency funds Cedarville Landfill Stormwater Whatcom County Design and install stormwater infrastructure in order to comply with Public Works, TBD Solid Waste Fund, DOE grants, other state and federal No Yes Improvements DOE permit requirements. Environmental Health environmental grants, EDI Convert and permit the Goodwin Road site as a temporary debris Solid Waste Fund, DOE grants, Goodwin Road Temporary Debris Whatcom County management and hazardous waste staging facility for emergency Public Works, TBD otherstateandfederal No Yes Management Site disaster events, including g paving, tipping floor construction, stormwater Environmental Health environmental grants, EDI infrastructure, and leachate collection. Expand and modernize the Disposal of Toxics Facility by replacing the Solid Waste Fund, DOE grants, Disposal of Toxics Facility Expansion Whatcom County existing main building, extending electrical service to the back storage Public Works, TBD other state and federal No Yes and Infrastructure Improvements building, adding new ventilation hoods, and installing heating in the Environmental Health environmental grants, EDI main processing and storage area. NW Annex Demolition Whatcom County Demolish the NW Annex building Public Works, Economic $825,000 REET/EDI No Yes Development Demolish the existingjail facility, including abatement of potential Public Works, Economic REET I, REET II, local capital funds, Existing Jail Demolition Whatcom County hazardous materials, to prepare the site for future economic Development TBD state and federal economic No Yes development uses such as housing or convention and civic facilities. development grants Whatcom Count Water District 13 - y East Whatcom County, y Wastewater treatment plant u to meet environmental p Public Works $20,000,000 EDI, DOE SCPPL loan/grant, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Yes Yes WWTP Upgrade Project Water District 13 regulations and serve future growth growth Centennial Clean Water Program Alderson Road End Day -Use Birch Bay Day -use waterfront improvements including access and shoreline Public Works, Parks & Rec, $325000 REET II, LTAC, state recreation No Yes Improvements recreation enhancements Tourism , grants Glacier Restroom Site Improvements p Whatcom County ty Restroom and related site improvements to support recreation and Public Works, Parks & Rec, $300000 REST II, Lodging Tax state and No Yes tourism in the Glacier area Tourism , federal recreation grants Hovander Slough Bridge Replacement Whatcom County Bridge replacement project within the park system Public Works, Parks $235,000 REET ll, state and federal grants No Yes WCPR Facility Deferred Maintenance Whatcom County Deferred Maintenance Assessment Public Works, Parks & $350,000 EDI Yes TBD Assessment Recreation Multi -year program to design and construct solar energy systems and TBD (reflecting ongoing REET I, EDI, state and federal County Facility Clean Energy & Multiple county facilities, electric vehicle charging infrastructure at county facilities to implement Public Works, Economic annual investments for Electrification Upgrades Whatcom County the Climate Action Plan, support fleet electrification, and reduce Development solar retrofits and EV clean energy and transportation No Yes long-term operating costs. charging stations) grants, utility incentives Point Roberts Public Boat Launch Point Roberts Construction or major upgrade of a public boat launch to improve Public Works, Parks & Rec, $1,250,000 REET II, state boating grants, No Yes marine access and support local tourism Tourism federal grants Planning & Development Services Whatcom County Acquisition and outfitting of office building to consolidate Planning Public Works $8,056,584 (building purchase); additional EDI, Other Local Funds Yes Yes (PDS) Building Acquisition and outfit and Development Services operations TBD Maple Falls Water Board - Water Maple Falls p This project supports critical rural water infrastructure serving the Public Works, Water $617,000 EDI grant (Whatcom County), Yes Yes Storage Tank Replacement Maple Falls community Supply Regional Multi -modal Paths Bay to Baker Trail (Kendall to Glacier) / Whatcom Design and Construction of regionally -significant multi -modal paths Public Works, Parks & Rec, $17,515,000 REET II, EDI, State and Federal Yes Yes County Tourism Grants, Atwood Road Culvert Replacement Ferndale Culvert replacement project Public Works $600,000 ED! Yes Yes Project Courthouse exterior Whatcom County Repair failing roof and exterior. Total investment to date is Public Works $6,000,000 EDI, REST I Yes Yes Courthouse approximately $19 million. Girard Street repair 509 Girard Street Repair and upgrade building including HVAC, Windows, and Roofing. Public Works $3,400,000 EDI Yes Yes New jail and Behavioral Care Center Whatcom County Construct new jail and Behavioral Care Center Public Works, Public Safety $170,000,000+ Bonds, Other Local Funds No Yes New Sheriff's Office Whatcom County Acquisition/outfitting of new Sheriff's office Public Works, Public $13,000,000 REET I No Yes Safety South Fork Park Complex Development p P Acme Trail and trailhead development (parking, bridges, restroom, paths) incl. Public Works, Parks & Rec, $3,000,000 REET II, Park Improvement Fund, No Yes Nesset Farm Tourism state grant Birch Bay Beach Park Development Birch Bay Construct new waterfront park with restroom facility Public Works, Parks & Rec, $5,441,000 REET II, EDI, Lodging Tax capital Yes Yes Tourism funds, federal, state, local grants Utilities, road, day -use area, campgrounds and cabin expansion, public Works, Parks & Rec, Silver Lake Park Improvements Silver Lake Park restroom improvements. Shovel -ready construction of Cedar Camp Tourism $7,772,000 REET II, EDI Yes Yes Restroom Facility As of 02/13/2026, $3,600,000 to date has been spent on upgrades to the radio system from EDI, Whatcom County Integrated Public Radio Network Project builds a Federal, State, and funding from public safety radio system for use by all first responder agencies in Public Works, Public FARS. Currently waiting on Emergency Management Radio System Whatcom County Whatcom County, its political subdivisions, and interoperability with Safety, $6,000,000 approval of another $600,000 Yes Yes regional partners. Telecommunications grant to buy new portable radios for the deputies and will be applying of an additional $500,000 grant in October for further infrastructure upgrades. Lake Whatcom and Implement next phase of the 2026 Lookout Mtn Forest Preserve and Public Works, Parks & Rec, REET II, state grant, donations, Lake Whatcom Trails Lookout Mountain Forest Lake Whatcom Recreational Trail Plan (inc. trail development and $6,300,000 Yes Yes Preserve and Park parking improvements) Tourism EDI East Whatcom Regional Resource Center infrastructure improvements Kendall Parking and ADA access improvements, exterior facility improvements Public Works, Parks & Rec $500,000 BEET I Yes Yes Selder Road Birch Bay Drainage improvement Public Works $110,000 BBWARM, REET I No Yes BBWARM Lora Lane Birch Bay Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works $2,100,000 BBWARM, REET II No Yes BBWARM Wooldridge/Hillsdale Birch Bay Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works $2,100,000 BBWARM, REET No Yes Eagle Ridge Lake Whatcom Drainage and water quality improvement Public Works $1,200,000 LWSU, REET No Yes Austin Court Stormwater Whatcom County Stormwater improvements Public Works $740,000 LWSU/REET No No Sudden Valley stormwater Lake Whatcom Stormwater improvements Public Works $640,000 REET 11 No Yes Morgue Replacement Whatcom County Relocate and replace morgue Public Works $9,400,500 REEF No Yes NW Annex Whatcom County Building replacement Public Works $8,800,000 EDI, other Local Funds Yes No Maple Falls Park and Trail Corridor P Maple Falls P Construct restrooms, parking, trailhead improvements P g P Public Works, Parks & Rec, $1,025,000 REET II, state grants, Lodging Tax Yes Yes Tourism Hovander Park Roadway & Access Hovander Park Road and parking lot improvements P g P Public Works, Parks & Rec, $2,430,000 REET II, state grants No Yes Improvements Homestead Tourism Hovander Homestead Regional Park Hovander Park Road, path and parking, facility renovations, shelter, restrooms, Public Works, Parks & Rec, $5,100,000 EDI, REET 1, state grants, LTAC Yes No Master Plan Implementation Homestead playground facilities Tourism Birch Bay-Lynden Road / Blaine Road Whatcom County Construct roundabout Public Works $4,300,000 Road Fund, federal grant No Yes Intersection Pavement Rehabilitation Whatcom County Replace arterial road surfaces on four commercially important routes Public Works $6,500,000 Road Fund, state or federal pass No Yes through Marine Drive Bike & Pedestrian Whatcom County Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety between Locust and Alderwood; Public Works $3,000,000 Road Fund, EDI, state or federal Yes Yes Facilities -Phase 2 improve recreational access grant Slater Road / I-5 Interchange Construct five roundabouts on Slater Road at its intersections with Federal, state, local funds; improvements Slater Road Northwest Road, Pacific Highway, northbound and southbound 1-5 on Public Works $30,000,000 developer contributions No Yes ramps, Rural Avenue to improve channelization and stop control Ferry Replacement and Terminal Whatcom Count y Ferry redesign, terminal permitting, funding y g P g, g package Public Works $51,900,000 State, Road Fund, MAW, MIRAD No Yes Improvements Hovander Maintenance Building Hovander ParkHomestead Construct regional operations and maintenance building Public Works, Parks $2,540,000 EDI, REET II Yes No Public Defense 1st Floor Project (Central Plaza) Whatcom County First Floor Tenant Improvement Public Works $380,000 REET/EDI Yes Yes Assessors Remodel Whatcom County Tenant Improvement Public Works $200,000 REET/EDI Yes Yes ADA Courtroom Whatcom County Tenant Improvement Public Works $300,000 REET No Yes General Govt Office Space Bellingham Acquire new office building Public Works $4,O00,000 REET Yes Yes Prosecuting Attorney Remodel Bellingham Tenant Improvement Public Works $387,000 REET No Yes Security Equipment Refresh Bellingham Tenant Improvement Public Works $250,000 REEET No Yes 23 Hour Crisis Relief Whatcom County Short Term Treatment and Care Facility Public Works $14,000,000 State (Commerce), Opioid Yes Yes Settlement, REET, EDI 5th Superior Court Room Whatcom County New courtroom in courthouse Public Works $1,500,000 State, REET No Yes Courthouse Parking Lot Resurfacing Whatcom County Re -pave courthouse parking lot Public Works $205,000 REET, EDI Yes Yes Swift Creek Capital Maintenance Whatcom County Ongoing maintenance long term Public Works $35,000,000 State No Yes 2021 Flood Damage Repair Projects Whatcom County Drayton Harbor, Manley, Sunset, Beach, Island Public Works $8,000,000 FEMA, Road Fund No Yes Fish Passage Projects Whatcom County Multiple locations, design level only Public Works $7,000,000 AOP, FBRB, Road Fund No Yes ADA Barrier Removal Projects Whatcom County Countywide per year expenditure in perpetuity Public Works $250,000 Road Fund No Yes Birch Point Road Improvements Birch Bay Stormwater and outfall improvements Public Works $970,000 BBWARM / REET No Yes Acme Woody Revetment Repair Acme Revetment repair Public Works $1,096,000 FCZD, FEMA, state No Yes Abbott Levee Whatcom County Levee protection and improvement Public Works $3,019,500 FCZD, Road Fund No Yes Dahlberg Wetland Mitigation Site Whatcom County Wetland mitigation site Public Works $2,854,500 FCZD No Yes Hudson Road Bridge #132 Whatcom County Bridge replacement Public Works $5,993,000 FEMA, FCZD, state, Road Fund No Yes Glacier -Gallup Alluvial Fan Whatcom County Alluvial fan replacement Public Works $5,000,000 FbD grant, FCZD No Yes Ferndale Levee Improvement Whatcom County Levee improvements Public Works $20,203,000 City of Ferndale, FbD grant, FCZD No Yes Floodplain Acquisition Whatcom County Floodplain acquisition Public Works $5,000,000 FbD Grant, Commerce Grant, FEMA/CBDG, FCZD No Yes Marietta Acquisition Whatcom County Marietta acquisition Public Works $125,000 No High Creek Sediment Trap Whatcom County High Creek sediment trap Public Works $120,000 FCZD No Yes Central Shop Fuel Tanks Whatcom County Central Shop fuel tank removal Public Works $2,241,000 Road Fund No No Central Shop Stormwater Whatcom County Central Shop stormwater improvements Public Works $2,614,000 Road Fund, ER&R Fund No No Samish Park Development Dittrich Park, Samish Lake New park development adjacent to Samish Lake Public Works, Parks & $5,100,000 EDI, REET II, state grant, Yes Yes Recreation, Tourism donations Governor's Point Trailhead Governor's Point New park development (trailhead incl. parking and restroom facilities) Public Works, Parks &Recreation, $1,345,000 REET II, EDI Yes Yes Tourism WC Parks Administrative Office Whatcom County Replace boiler and furnace with new HVAC system, tenant Public Works, Parks & Rec $1,160,000 REET I, EDI Yes Yes improvements to support staffing needs WC Wetland Mitigation Bank Whatcom County Funding for a countywide wetland mitigation bank Public Works, Economic Development TBD EDI, state, federal Yes Yes WCFD Admin Headquarters Ferndale Facility to support current and future needs of Admin HO, in Public Works, Public $5,000,000 Federal, state, local grants, Fire TBD Yes preparation to vacate St. 41(future response station) Safety Impact Fees WCFD Regional Training Facility Ferndale Training facility to support regional agencies in training for a variety of Public Works, Public $15,500,000 Federal, state, local grants, Fire TBD Yes disciplines Safety Impact Fees WCFD St. 43 Sprinkler System Bellingham Replacement of outdated and failing fire sprinkler system Public Works, Public Safety $170,000 Department Operational Budget TBD Yes WCFD St.45 Upgrade Ferndale Update and expand aging facility to support growth and NE corner of Public Works, Public Safety, Economic $5,000,000 Federal, state, local grants, Fire TBD Yes the city and district Development Impact Fees WCFD St. 46 Improvements Ferndale Remodel and updates to aging facility Safety Public Works, Public $500,000 Impact Fees Federal, state, local grants, Fire TBD Yes WCFD Support / Maintenance Facility Ferndale Facility to support maintenance and support division, in preparation to Public Works, Public $500,000 Federal, state, local grants TBD Yes v vacate St. 41(future response station) Safety City of Bellingham Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Replace and improve Holly St Bike Lane between Ellis St and Bay St EDI, Motor Vehicle Fuel Taxes, Holly Street Bike Lanes Bellingham applying lessons learned from bike lane pilot project installed in May Public Works $3,000,000 Vehicle Reg. Fees, Sales Tax,other federal, state and local Yes Yes 2024, and extend bike lane west from Bay St to Broadway. funding sources EDI, Real Estate Excise Tax, Squalicum Pier Bellingham Complete restoration and environmental remediation of the Little Parks $10,000,000 Impact Fees, Greenways, other Yes Yes Squalicum Pier, the former industrial pier now open for pedestrian use. federal, state and local funding sources Phase 1— Merge Squalicum Parkway freight route with Birchwood EDI, Port, WSDOT, Greenways Meridian / Birchwood Roundabout Bellingham Avenue into Meridian/Birchwood traffic signal; decommission Public Works $12,000,000 and other federal, state and local Yes Yes Phases 1 and 2 Meridian/Squalicum. Phase 2— Reconstruct Meridian/Birchwood traffic funding sources signal into a multimodal roundabout. EDI, Motor Vehicle Fuel Taxes, Railroad safety improvements Bellingham Includes safety improvements to at -grade rail crossings and elimination Public Works $5,000,000 Vehicle Reg. Fees, Sales Tax, Yes Yes of other at -grade crossings throughout the City. other federal, state and local funding sources Redevelop through partnerships or other methods, chronic vacant Housing levy, Affordable Housing Urban Village Redevelopment Projects Bellingham buildings or other opportunity sites into a mixed -use development Community Development TBD (need is Sales Tax, other federal and state Yes Yes compatible with the sub -area plans in an effort to spur additional substantial) funds private sector development to increase housing and job opportunities. December 2025 floods caused the street to wash out where Baker Hannegan Flood Damage Bellingham Creek crosses Hannegan. Hannegan is a primary arterial connecting Public Works $5,000,000 EDI, state and federal funds Yes Yes Bellingham and Lynden. Temporary repairs have been completed with a permanent fix required to meet fish passage standards. City of Blaine Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDIT Other? Bell Road (SR 548) connects the communities of Birch Bay and Public Safety, Public State Legislative Grant, WSDOT, Bell Road - BNSF Grade Separation Blaine, south side Semiahmoo to downtown Blaine and 1-5. A grade separation has been Works, Economic $83,000,000 TIB, RAISE, County and other Yes Yes Project proposed, and City is working through 30% design, NEPA/Environment Development federal grants permitting, and ROW acquisitions. East Blaine Sewer Line Freeway This critical sewer infrastructure improvement will install a new 24" line Public Safety, Public Blaine, central across Interstate-5 and provide necessary capacity to accommodate Works, Economic $2,000,000 Local, sewer bond Yes Yes Crossing planned residential growth. Development New Water Wells at Blaine Wellfield Blaine watershed New wells are proposed for upper and deep aquifers to meet increasing Public Safety, Public Works, Economic $500,000 Local Yes Yes water demand with the east and west Blaine growth. Development This trail is a key component of the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Plan and Tourism Development and Marketing Plan. Public Safety, Public TIB, RCO Grant, BBBPRD2, Peace Portal Community Trail (Phase Blaine The trail connects Blaine to Birch Bay by passing through Whatcom Works, Economic $600,000 WSDOT Pedestrian and Bike No Yes II) County and serves as an important link for safe bicycle and pedestrian Development Safety access between the two communities. Phase III runs along Peace Portal Drive from Hughes Avenue to Bell Road. Peace Portal Community Trail (Phase Blaine, Whatcom County Phase IV crosses the Peace Portal Drive/Bell Road intersection and the Public Safety, Public Works, Economic $500,000 I TIB, RCO Grant, BBBPRD2, WSDOT Pedestrian and Bike No Yes IV) runs south next to Blaine Road and crosses the Dakota Creek Bridge. Development I Safety 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 Public Safety, Public Marine Drive Improvements, Phase 3 Blaine, Port of Bellingham the harbor. Under the proposed project, a new truck -compatible Works, Economic $4,000,000 STBG Regional Funds, TIB, Port of Yes Yes roadway will serve the industrial shipyard. A single vehicle lane, a Development Bellingham bike/ped lane, and a bulkhead will continue for the final 300 feet to provide access to the public pier. Design and install improvements to Marine Park, including potential Public Works, Parks, Local, park impact fees, BBBPRD2, Marine Park Master Plan Blaine, Wharf District pickleball courts, bicycles facilities, event facilities, seating and vendor Economic Development $1,200,000 state grants Yes Yes areas, restrooms, and other potential improvements for the public. Wellfield Booster Pump Station - Zone Blaine, east side New booster station establishing new high pressure zone to provide Public Works, Economic $1,500,000 DOE Centennial Funds, USDA-RD Grant/Loan, PWTF, Local, DOC Yes Yes 440 adequate water pressure to the residential development in east Blaine. Development grants City ofEverson Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential FundingSource(s) EDI? other? Regional Stormwater Management Design and construct a regional stormwater management facility at the Local funds, Ecology grants and facility Everson former Everson Golf Course property to serve the downtown Public Works $2,000,000 loans, EDI funds Yes Yes commercial area. PS 4 Everson Nooksack PS 4 Relocation Design and Construction Public Works $1,500,000 Local funds, Ecology grants andloans, EDI funds Yes Yes Everson Road Sewer line Everson Upgrade existing 8" line for future growth on the southwest portion of Public Works $165,000 Local funds No Yes the City and UGA. Increase water main from 6 to 10 inches from Kirsch Dr. east to City East Main Street Water Main upgrade Everson limits, providing better pressure for fire protection and emergency uses Public Works $1,200,000 LMF No Yes with the City of Nooksack. Future all-weather arterial connecting Mission Road and Everson- Public Works, Economic CDBG; GMA Planning Grant; East/West Connector Everson Goshen Road (SR 544), used as primary arterial to future UGA and light Development, Finance $2,400,000 CERB; EDA Yes Yes industrial area of South Everson. West Everson Sewer and Water Everson Construct water and sewer mains and sewer lift station to serve West Public Works $1,000,000 EDI, ULID, developer funding and Yes Yes System Improvements Everson annexation area. local funds City of Ferndale Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Upgrade underground utilities to meet anticipated future demand. Downtown infrastructure Ferndale Wayfinding signage for public parking and amenities. Public/private Public Works, Economic $2,500,000 Local funds, REST, EDI Yes Yes improvements funding to assist incoming development with utility improvements Development beyond the immediate project location. Reconfigure Second Avenue north of Main Street for pedestrian -only purposes, following the completion of the Thornton Street Extension Second Avenue (Downtown) Project. The conversion would include the modification of other Public Works, Economic local funds, REET, EDI, Private pedestrian conversion Ferndale Downtown streets to one-way traffic and is expected to allow fora Development $3,000,000 funds Yes Yes smoother flow of traffic while creating additional pedestrian areas in the Downtown core, increasing commerce and overall activity in the area. Portal Way Corridor Improvements Ferndale Improve corridor, create consistent road profile and frontage on Portal Public Works, Planning $15,000,000 TBD, TIB, Local funds, Federal No Yes Way. Three sections (1-5 to Newkirk, Newkirk to Kass, Kass to Trigg) ($5,000,000 x 3) USDOT, BEET, Private funds Utility extension to Malloy/ Opens up area for development, protects sensitive watersheds from PWTF, Federal (ACOE, etc.), Local, Grandview Ave Ferndale existing development built to rural standards — [Grandview area], Public Works $20,000,000 EDA, DWSRF No Yes provides fire flow, etc. Main Street, Portal Way and Slater Road: The creation of attractive, Right -of -Way beautification and unified landscaping along major corridors provides a sense of place and landscaping along major corridors Ferndale welcome for new development. Project would include staff and Public Works $300,000 TIB, TBD, Local, Federal, State No Yes consultant time to develop a coordinated landscaping proposal, funding for materials and plants, and planting. Construct on/off ramp roundabouts along 1-5 at exit 262 where they intersect Main Street. (1st entry) Reconfigure and widen overpass deck $4,000,000 (1st entry) + Interstate 5 Exit 262 Roundabouts Ferndale to accommodate two lanes in each direction, as well as non -motorized Public Works 000,000 (2nd State and Federal Grants; WSDOT No Yes connectivity. Establish two-lane roundabouts at both north and south- entry) entry) Funding bound ramps; reconfiguration of ramps to prevent existing main -line interruptions. (2nd entry) Phillips 66 Ballfields Ferndale Convert ballfieIds to all-weather, multisport surface, update lighting Public Works, Economic $2,000,000 Local, Federal, State, Corporate No Yes and light standards Development donation Two lane roundabout or roundabout with an eastbound slip lane to Interstate 5 Exit 263 Roundabouts Ferndale, WSDOT replace an existing compact roundabout, associated with the Thornton Public Works, WSDOT $30,000,000 WSDOT Funding, Federal, State No Yes Street Extension. Project Includes a pedestrian/bike extension beneath the freeway overpass to connect to existing non -motorized access to the east and west. Golden Eagle Drive, Shuksan Drive, and Ferndale, Ferndale School Reconstruct approximately 1,000' of existing roadway adjacent to new Local School Levy, REET, Local, Ferndale High School frontage District Ferndale High School campus. Establish school bus parking, improve Ferndale School District $2,000,000 State, Federal funding No Yes motorized and non -motorized interface, construct sidewalks. Interstate 5 Exit 266 Interchange Corridor reconstruction project to reconfigure and widen overpass deck Reconfiguration and Corridor Ferndale and ramps and resolve rail and industrial traffic congestion associated Public Works $50,000,000 State and Federal Grants; WSDOT No Yes Improvements with Whatcom County's primary industries at Cherry Point. Funding Reconstruct approximately 2,000 If of an existing roadway, including City Transportation Benefit Douglas Road Reconstruction Ferndale sidewalks and utility improvements. Project would make additional Public Works $2,700,000 No Yes serviced land available for development. District funding Construct a —2,000 If boardwalk/trail from the Ferndale Public Library to Schell Marsh Boardwalk Ferndale the Phillips 66 Ballfields, rehabilitate a declining wetland area. Public Works $1,500,000 EDI, State Grant, Park Mitigation Yes Yes Boardwalk would increase commerce within the Downtown core, Fees, Private Donations including further redevelopment of the area. Install synthetic field and lighting that would provide for year round use Public Works, Economic Ferndale Synthetic Turf Field Ferndale by the local community and large outside groups that does not Development $3,500,000 EDI, public, private Yes Yes currently exist. Whatcom County Fire District 7 Ferndale Develop a regional fire training facility on and around WCFD 7-owned WCFD 7 $20,000,000 State, Federal, Local Funding Yes Yes Regional Training Facility property at Cherry Point. Construction and operation of a high -capacity early learning and childcare facility providing free, universal childcare for Ferndale $11,000,OD0 — EDA; state childcare and early Ferndale (site to be resident children ages 0—S, with optional wraparound care The project Economic Development $18,000,000 (capital); learning grants; local government Ferndale Universal Childcare Initiative determined; near major supports workforce participation, reduces employee absenteeism and , Workforce, Community $3,800,000— contributions; private employer Yes Yes (Ferndale Early Learning Center) employment corridors) turnover, creates permanent childcare and education jobs, and Development $5600000 (annual ,, Partnerships; philanthropic strengthens regional economic competitiveness. The facility will operations) foundations; school district operate in coordination with local schools, employers, and existing pg partnerships childcare providers to ensure universal access, Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Sudden Valley Water Treatment Plant Sudden Valley Replace existing chlorine contact basin with tank sized to meet full plant Public Works $3,400,000 $2,000,000 FEMA grant, $300,000 District Water Reinvestment No Yes Chlorine Contact Basin Replacement capacity Fund, DWSRF Loan (Appl.) $1,110,000 FEMA grant, Geneva Reservoir Improvements Geneva Seismic upgrades and recoating of existing reservoir Public Works $2,270,000 $1,160,000 District Water No Yes Reinvestment Fund Division 22.1 Reservoir Replacement Sudden Valley Replace existing reservoir Public Works $2,870,000 $2,510,000 FEMA grant, $360,000 No Yes WA PWB Loan Agate Bay Lift Station Renovation Northshore-LakeWhatcomRenovate existing sanitary sewer lift station Public Works $1,280,000 Sewer Reinvestment Fund No No Lummi Nation Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Please note: the Lummi Nation maintains their own CEDS and CEDS Project List. Please check with them for theirfull list of projects - City of Lynden Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Scurce(s) EDI? other? Upfit City's W WTP to accommodate rapidly increasing food processing Public Works, Economic Waste Water Treatment Plant Capacity and residential loads associated with regionally significant economic Development, Food and Energy Improvements Phase 3 Citywide growth. The project will replace original treatment technology with Security, Climate $3,OOO,O00 City Sewer Fund, EDI, SRF loan Yes Yes more efficient digester aeration capability and add a second press to Resiliency increase the rate of solids wasting and removal. West Lynden Annexation Sewer Design Design sewer and stormwater collection for 180 acres new industrial Public Works, Economic City Sewer Fund and Stormwater and Construction West Lynden Area lands, residential units and 32 acres stormwater Development, Housing $2,000,000 Fund, EDI, developer fees Yes Yes /treatment. Construct mains along Birch Bay Lynden Road retention/treatment. Public Works, City Transportation Benefit Birch Bay Lynden Berthusen West Lynden Area y Design and construct a safe signalized intersection at recently annexed Transportation, Economic P $3,000,000 District, developer Transportation Yes Yes Intersection Improvements Birch Bay Lynden Berthusen intersection. Development, Housing Improvement Fees, state and federal grants, EDI Construct new roundabout at Berthusen Rd intersection. Reconstruct 20-foot roadway to industrial standard including curbs, gutters, Partially funded by CERB loan at West Main Street Industrial and West Lynden Commercial sidewalks, utilities, and storm drainage. Replace and upgrade culvert Public Works, Economic $4.SM for 2026 construction, Mobility Improvements (Phases 2&3) Area and bridge over unnamed drainage ditch. The improved road will Development, Food $6,400,000 local TIF, $1M needed, $1 M Yes Yes provide food processing/packing and other industries with all-weather Security EDI EDI app truck access to State Route 539, Birch Bay-Lynden Road and 1-5 to the west. Construct a new crossing on Pepin Parkway alignment and build endangered salmon habitat 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 EDI; local Transportation Impact Pepin Parkway Crossing and Creek Lynden UGA Double Ditch roads. This will allow City to construct new Parkway to Public Works, Economic $7,000,000 Fees; Federal RAISE, NOAA, Yes Yes Realignment accommodate growth, improve transportation safety, more effectively Development, Habitat Connecting Communities; State move freight in and out of the City, protect endangered salmon, and and other local funds manage stormwater. Creek relocation will better protect existing neighborhoods from flooding events and provide improved habitat for ESA listed fish. The Lynden Downtown HBD has seen an exciting rejuvenation in recent Lynden's Downtown years, and parking is at a premium. The old water treatment plant was Downtown Parking - Old Water Historic Business District demolished in 2019 following the construction of the new plant further Public Works, Economic $1,250,000 EDI, TBD, TAP, City General Fund Yes Yes Treatment Plant Site (HBD) to the south. This vacant site is available for redevelopment as a Development parking area or structure. This project has been requested by the Downtown Business Association. Reconstruct and widen the alley running behind (south of) the Judson Service Alley Reconstruction Lynden's Downtown businesses located on Front Street. This alley provides critical access for Public Works, Economic EDI, TIB, TBD, Other and Widening Historic Business District delivery/service and emergency vehicles to HBD businesses. This Development $1,600,000 federal/State/Local funds Yes Yes (HBD) project would include undergrounding of overhead utilities, which obstruct view and hinder access. Private utility revisions. City Transportation Improvement Riverview Extension Riverview at Hannegan Design an arterial bypass to move eastbound traffic around downtown Public Works, Economic $500,000 Fees, City Transportation Benefit Yes Road Lynden. Development District, Surface Transportation Block Grant, EDI City of Nooksack Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Garfield Force Main Extension Nooksack Extend the force main from the Garfield sewer pump station to Pump Public Works $1,000,000 City Sewer fund, PWTF No Yes Station No.4 in Everson. Sewer Pump Station No. 4 Relocation Relocate Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 4 to a location outside the $3,750,000 (Nooksack Outside of Floodplain Nooksack 100-year floodplain. This facility serves all of Nooksack and a portion of Public Works share of cost) City Sewer fund, EDI, PWTF Yes Yes the city of Everson. Nooksack Indian Tribe Projects Project Location I Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Please note: the Nooksock Indian Tribe maintains their own CEDS and CEDS Project List. Please check with them for their full list of projects. Nooksack Unincorporated Public Health, Economic Nooksack Tribal Health Clinic Tribal Lands / Development of a Tribal Health Clinic that includes dental services Development, Public $42,000,000— EDI, P3 Partnership, Tribe, BIA, Yes Yes Unincorporated Whatcom Unincor p Works $48,000,000 EDADisaster -COVID County Nooksack Unincorporated Nooksack Tribal Hwy 542 & Deming Road Roundabout Tribal Lands / Unincorporated Whatcom Construct roundabout Transportation Program, Economic Development, $3,000,000 BIA, Federal, State, County No Yes County WADOT Nooksack Unincorporated Nooksack Tribe, IT, Nooksack Rural Broadband Tribal Lands /Unincorporated Whatcom Construction and Expansion of rural broadband Economic Development, $7,200,000 (NTIA) U.S. Dept. of Commerce No Yes County Redline Communication Port of Bellingham Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Whatcom County Agriculture Research Whatcom County Tenant improvements for a county -wide research center to support Economic Development, $500,000 EDI, state grant Yes Yes Center agricultural innovation in Whatcom County. Agriculture Public Works, Economic CERB, Whatcom County EDI, Rural Broadband Construction Project Whatcom County Construction and expansion of rural broadband network Development $54,000,000 federal, state, local, WA State Yes Yes Broadband office, Port, BEAD Bellingham Shipping Terminal North g PP g Bellingham Shipping g pp g Replacing 350-400 ft of decking with modern decking, fenderin and P g g g' g Public Works, Economic $26,000,000 Federal, state, port; t million PIDP, and BUILD grant No Yes Pier Reconstruction Terminal mooring arrangements. Development applications submitted Marine Trades Area Travel Lift Bellingham Waterfront Develop boat haul out / travel lift on the northside of the Whatcom Public Works $2,000,000 Federal, state, port; Whatcom Yes Yes District Waterway with a private partner. Feasibility, design, and construction. County EDI Mt Baker Products Peninsula Bellingham Squalicum Provide infrastructure on a 4.5 acre industrial site behind Mt Baker Public Works $2,000,000 Federal, state, port; Whatcom Yes Yes Improvements Waterfront Products to support new marine trades activity County EDI Bellingham 5qualicum Reconstruct Port -owned Schultz Way road to city standards as a Port; State; Federal; Whatcom Schultz WayImprovements P Waterfront seconds arterial, serving existing secondary g g port tenants and extending it to the Public Works $2,500,000 County EDI Yes Yes Mt Baker Products peninsula to serve new tenants. Marine Highway Port designation for Received MARAD status as a terminal point on the M-5 Maritime the Bellingham Shipping Terminal and preparation of facilities to service Bellingham Shipping Terminal Highway Route. Prepared to make necessary repairs to the BST "Stub Public Works $3,000,000 MARAD, Port, Federal No Yes resulting in "short sea" routes Pier" allowing it to handle barge calls using the Port's Barge Ramp Airport Industrial Park Infrastructure Bellingham Airport Infrastructure improvements to the 18 acres of immediately buildable Public Works $2,500,000 Port; State; Federal; Whatcom Yes Yes Improvements Industrial Park property in the ALP to support business expansion and attraction. EDI Bellingham Waterfront Dock and moorage system in the Whatcom Waterway to serve visiting Port; State; Federal; Whatcom Visitor Moorage at GP Pier District commercial and recreational boaters, improve water access and Public Works $1,000,000 Yes Yes stimulate local spending. CountyEDI Alcohol Plant Renovation Bellingham Waterfront Renovate historic former GP ethyl alcohol plantfor commercial uses. y P Public Works $14,000,000 Port; State; Federal; Whatcom Yes Yes District County EDI Blaine Wharf District Marine Industrial Infrastructure improvements to support facilitate for boat haul -out, Port; State; Federal; Whatcom Area Blaine Harbor storin re airin fishing g/ p g g gear, fish processing upland boatyard/small Public Works $5,000,000 Yes Yes boatyard expansion. County EDI Bellingham Shipping Terminal Bellingham Shipping Power and broadband upgrades to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal Public Works, Economic $3,038,169 Port, WSDOT Grant No Yes Repower Terminal warehouses and pier. Development Bellingham Shipping Terminal Pier Bellingham Shipping Repairs and rehabilitation of the main BST pier. p p Public Works, Economic $20,337,439 Port, Federal, MARAD, PIDP FY20 No Yes Rehab Terminal Development grant Bellingham Shipping Terminal Bellingham Shipping Dredging and under dock realignment needed in order to serve larger Public Works, Economic $8,900,000 Port, Federal, MARAD, PIDP FY20 No Yes Dredging Terminal ships. Development grant Port tenant plans to reconnect the BST Log Pond to the BNSF main line Public Works, Economic Private, $17.9 million RAISE grant Rail Spur Reconnection BST Log Pond via a newly reconfigured rail spur. Supported by the Port but subject to $17,900,000 NO BNSF approval. Development received Bellingham Waterfront Finish incomplete Roeder Ave conduit to Waterfront Development (all Public Works, Economic Port, State, Federal, Whatcom Waterfront Fiber District after completion install fiber to Waterfront, build a small ISP Development $3,000,000 County EDI Yes Yes roectipns), ISP room Airport fiber upgrades Bellingham International Install conduit to west side of Airport runway for future development Public Works, Economic $1,000,000 Port, Federal, AIP No Yes Airport Development Bellingham International Install water, sewer, and electric lines on the west side of airport Public Works, Economic Airport utility upgrades Airport runway for future development. Wetland mitigation and environmental Development $5,000,000 Port, Federal, AIP No Yes impact study may be required Replace fender pile, walers and chocks and upgrade to steel fenders Shipyard Pier Fender Pile upgrades Fairhaven Shipyard with HDPE sleeves. Plus add 50' of new fender pile walers, chocks and Public Works $1,560,000 Port No No cleats to enhance moorage FMIP stormwater improvements, Fairhaven Marine Design & permit FMIP stormwater improvements, including site including site improvements Industrial Park improvements and seaview flooding (raise site). Construction costs not Public Works $620,000 Port No No included until design completed. Fit -up float Central Waterfront Non-exclusive Fit -up Float in 18J Waterway Public Works $1,251,000 Port No No Millworks— Pedestrian Bridges g Bellingham Waterfront Two pedestrian bridges connecting Bellingham Downtown to the Public Works, Housing, $4,000,000 EDI, local, state, federal Yes Yes District Waterfront district. Economic Development Federal Inspection Station BLI Design & Construction for a federal inspection station for the Public Works, Public Safety, Economic $24,000,000 EDI, local, state, federal, ATP, AIP TBD Yes international arrivals terminal at BLI. Development Public Works, Public New ATC Tower BLI A new air traffic control tower at BLI airport. Safety, Economic $50,000,000 EDI, local, state, federal TBD Yes Development Runway Rehabilitation & Airfield BLI RWY Rehabilitation, RWY Shoulders, transition to LED airfield lighting, Public Works, Public $30,000,000 Local, state, AIG, AIP No Yes Improvements Realignment of Taxiways. Safety Squalicum Harbor Rebuild (Inner Bellingham Waterfront A rebuild of the inner harbor. Public Works, Economic $49,400,000 EDI, local, state, federal TBD Yes Harbor) Development Squalicum Harbor Community Seafood Bellingham Squalicum A seafood processing space for commercial fishers. Public Works, Economic $1,000,000 EDI, local, state, federal TBD Yes Hub Waterfront Development WC PUD #1 Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Utilities infrastructure Various areas, rural Construct utility infrastructure to support commercial and industrial Public Works, Economic Development, Job $0 PUD, Dept. of Commerce, Private No Yes Whatcom County development, and job creation Creation Various areas, rural Construct water system infrastructure projects to store, move and use Public Works, Economic Dept of Commerce, Dept of Water supply infrastructure Whatcom County new sources of water to supply water for agriculture, streamflow and Development, Ecosystem $25,000,000 Agriculture, private landowners, No Yes municipal purposes Enhancement I Dept of Ecology, PUD Alternative and renewable energy, Agriculture operations, Working with dairies and other agricultural operationsdevelop waste- , Renewable Resources, Economic Development, PUD, Dept. of Ecology, Dept. of water conservation, water reuse dairy farms to -energy and waste -water reclamation projects for electric, gas and Public Works, Ecosystem $0 Commerce, Private No Yes clean water production Rehab Electric utility infrastructure Western Whatcom Construct electric service infrastructure to support commercial and Public Works, Economic $50,000 PUD, Dept. of Commerce, Private No Yes County industrial development Development Renewable energy Various areas of Whatcom Construct varous types of renewable energy facilities including solar, Public Works, Economic $0 PUD, Dept. of Commerce, Private No Yes County wind and alternative renewable fuels productions Development, Energy Construct fiberoptics and other communication system infrastructure Public Works, Economic Dept of Commerce, State Telecommunications Rural Whatcom County to support economic development, public safety, health systems, and Development, Public $3,000,000 Broadband office, Federal Yes Yes educational systems Safety, Public Health, Broadband funding, CERB, Port of Education Bellingham, PUD, EDI City of Sumas Projects Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Demolish existing grandstand and replace it with a new 3,500-spectator Howard Bowen Event Complex Sumas grandstand and arena area. Project also includes restrooms, Public Works, Economic $2,975,000 State and Local funds, EDI Yes Yes concessions, retractable stage, parking, relocation of two baseball Development diamonds and development of a new soccer field. Sumas Avenue Reconstruction Sumas Reconstruct Sumas Avenue from Front Street to Garfield Street. Public Works $2,300,000 STP; City Street Fund No Yes Cherry Street and Front Street Sumas Adding crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signals to existing roadway Public Works $200,000 State and Local funds, EDI Yes Yes Crosswalks Upgrade intersections on Cherry Street (SR 9) and Front St (SR 547) WCOG Projects I Project Location Project Description Project Type Estimated Cost Potential Funding Source(s) EDI? Other? Whatcom Smart Trips Whatcom County Funding for countywide program to reduce travel demand through the Economic Development $100,000 Federal, State and local funds No Yes use of walking, bicycling, carpooling and transit. Federal, State and local funds Whatcom County, State of Funding for IMTC, a coalition of U.S. and Canadian government and (IMTC has received funding from the Province of British Columbia International Mobility and Trade Washington, British business entities that identifies and promotes improvements to Planning $100,000 and the Canadian federal No Yes Corridor Program (IMTC) Columbia, Canada and mobility and security for the four border crossings that connect government to provide local U.S. Whatcom County and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. matching funds for U.S. federal grants)