HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2014-02-11 Item 2A - Grant Application - Chinook Wind SiteTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY:
DATE:
Ryan Larson, Senior Program Manager
February 7, 2014
SUBJECT: Chinook Wind - Proposed
Project No. 91441203
Grant Applications
ISSUE
Authorize staff to submit grant applications for a proposed habitat project titled "Chinook Wind ".
BACKGROUND
The Duwamish Gardens project is in the final phase of design and staff and the consultant are
working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to obtain a permit to allow construction to begin
this summer. Staff is also working with King County through an interlocal agreement to obtain
additional riverfront property on the west side of the site in exchange for a smaller portion on the
northeast side of the site.
The City recently obtained a 100' easement along the entire river frontage of the Sleeping Tiger
property located on the Duwamish River between Tukwila International Blvd and the potentially
expanded Duwamish Gardens site. The WRIA 9 Habitat Team, looking to fulfill the WRIA 9
Salmon Habitat Plan goal of establishing 20 acres of new shallow water habitat in the
Duwamish Transition Zone, has been in contact with the Sleeping Tiger property owner to
inquire about the availability of the entire site for purchase. The property owner responded that
the property is currently for sale and that they would be willing to enter into a purchase and sale
agreement for this property.
Analysis
The Sleeping Tiger properties include two parcels totaling 5.83 acres with approximately 700' of
river frontage. One parcel is vacant and the other contains a 118 room motel built in 1963. The
size of the site would allow creation of a significant off - channel habitat and could be linked to the
Duwamish Gardens site (see attached conceptual drawing).
Staff working with WRIA 9 has researched funding options for acquisition of the Sleeping Tiger
property. Potential sources include the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Aquatic Lands
Enhancement Account, King County Flood Control District, King County Conservation Futures,
and King County mitigation bank funding. Little to no matching funds are anticipated since
habitat grants typically can be matched using other grant sources.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee approval to submit various grant applications for the potential acquisition of the
Chinook Wind site.
attachment: Duwamish Gardens /Chinook Wind Conceptual Drawing
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