HomeMy WebLinkAboutord2026-033File ID: AB2026-442 Version: 1 Status: Adopted
File Created: 05/28/2026 Entered by: MMiterko@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Finance Division File Type: Ordinance
Assigned to: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Final Action: 06/23/2026
Agenda Date: 06/23/2026 Enactment #: ORD 2026-033
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Primary Contact Email: atan@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund,
request no. I
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Requests reallocation of $60,000 to find building security improvements for a total project budget of
$ 511,000.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
Action:
Sent To:
06/09/2026 Council INTRODUCED Council Finance and
Administrative Services
Committee
Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
06/23/2026 Council Finance and Administrative RECOMMENDED FOR
Services Committee ADOPTION
Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
06/23/2026 Council ADOPTED
Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler
Nay: 0
Whatcom County Page t Printed on 6/24/2026
Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2026.442)
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance, Notice of Action Proposed on 6.9.2026
Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 612412026
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: June 9, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-033
AMENDING THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE
2015 GIRARD STREET BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND, AMENDMENT NO. 1
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2014-074 established the project budget for Girard Street building
improvements; and
WHEREAS, funds expended to date were used for security improvements and
replacement of several through -the -wall heating units; and
WHEREAS, current and future needs have prompted a reprioritization of remaining funds
for additional security improvements to the building; and
WHEREAS, contemplated security improvements include installation of security glass
and walls to separate staff space from the public lobby, adding proximity locks to new doors,
and adding additional video surveillance and data archiving; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of security improvements is $60,000; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the current project budget to accomplish the security
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that Ordinance
2014-074 is hereby amended by reallocating $60,000 of expenditure authority to the current
amended project expenditure budget of $511,000, for a total amended project expenditure
budget of $511,000, as described in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of
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Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kaylee G Iloway, Chair of the Council
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Satpal Sidhu, ounty Executive
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EXHIBIT A
2015 GIRARD STREET BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND 3505
Current
Account Description
Amended
Amendment #1
Total Amended
Expenditures
Proiect Budget
to Ord.2014-074
ProiectBudget
6190 Direct Billing Rate
$0
$7,000
$7,000
7350 Buildings and Structures
$135,000
-$60,000
$75,000
7060 Repairs and Maintenance
$376,000
$53,000
$429,000
$511,000
$0
$511,000
Revenues
8397 Operating Transfer In - Public Utilities Improvement Fund (EDI)
$511,000
$0
$511,000
$511,000
$0
$511,000
Supplemental Budget Request
Administrative Services Facilities Management
supp9 ro # 546 Fund 3505 Cost Center 35051000 Originator. Rob Ney
Year 2 2026 Add'I FTE ❑ Priority 1
I Name of Request: Realigning Girard St Improv Fund for Future Improv
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Department Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs:
Object Object Description Amount Requested
6190 Direct billing rate
$7,000
7060 Repairs and maintenance
$53,000
7350 Buildings and structures
($60,000)
Request Total
$0
la. Description of request:
The County established the Girard Street Improvement Fund in 2014 for anticipated improvements to the
building. Since the original ordinance, only a few of the failed P-Tac units have been replaced, however
we have not embarked on the overall HVAC rehaul for the building. Other funds have been spent to
implement access control to the building and to provide limited video surveillance on doors that have
access control.
The purpose of this effort is to realign the existing funding to future needs, both immediate and longer
term.
2026 Project desires include the following activities $60,000
1)Security glass improvements, separating counter staff from public $28,000
2)Adding proximity locks to new doors $6,000
3)Adding Data archiver for cameras $3,000
4)Adding new wall/door on NW corner, separating staff space from public lobby $6,000 (if not storefront
listed in #1 above)
5)Adding video surveillance coverage to both the inside and outside of the building $10,000
6)Direct Labor $7,000
Future remodel of Girard Street, as indicated on the Capital Facilities Plan for 2028-9, would be the
remaining balance. Anticipated improvements include, but may not be limited to:
1)HVAC upgrades
2)Electrical upgrades to accommodate new HVAC
3)Roofing Replacement
4)Energy Efficient Window Upgrades
5)Tenant Improvements/Cosmetic Upgrades yet to be determined.
1b. Primary customers:
The customers and staff that utilize the Girard Street building, primarily Health and Human Services.
2. Problem to be solved.
Immediate security improvements are necessary for the forward/public facing staff. These improvements
would create separation and safe interactions between the public and staff serving them.
Future improvements to the Girard Street building are to extend the life of the building. The HVAC
equipment is well beyond its useful life and should be replaced for energy efficiency as well as life cycle
Thursday, May 28, 2026 Rpt: Rpt Suppl Regular
Supplemental Budget Request
Administrative Services Facilities Management
,J,� -, ;�s,s J Fund 3505 Cost Center 35051000 Originator Rob Ney
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replacement. Other improvements are replacing an aging roof, energy efficient windows and future tenant
improvements that would make the building more efficient for the tenant (to be determined).
3a. Options / Advantages:
The County has delayed major renovation of this building for nearly a decade while other higher priority
projects have been implemented (Sheriff Office and Northwest Annex).
Security improvements are proposed to protect the staff, creating separation.
Although older, the building is solid and worthy of investing in. Replacing the entire building would be
substantially more.
3b. Cost savings:
The cost savings are relative to building new. This is roughly one -quarter of the cost.
4a. Outcomes:
If approved, the County would begin implementation of the 2026 improvements immediately
4b. Measures:
When improvements are made.
When the project is complete and within the specified budget.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
N/A
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
Rob Ney, Facilities Director
6. Funding Source:
Existing Girard Street Project Based Budget
Thursday, May 28, 2026 Rpt Rpt Suppl Regular