HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2013-11-25 Item 2C - Grant Acceptance - Duwamish Hill Preserve from WA State Historical Society for $515,000City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Stephanie Gardner, Parks and Recreation Analyst
DATE: November 19, 2013
SUBJECT: Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Grant
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a Washington State
"Heritage Capital Projects Fund" (HCPF) grant in the amount of $515,000.
BACKGROUND
In May 2012 staff applied for a grant from the State of Washington Heritage Capital Projects
Fund for development of the Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase IIB. The City was recommended to
receive a grant for $515,000. The State Capital Budget passed in May 2013 and the City was
officially awarded $515,000.
DISCUSSION
• The grant is managed by the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS), $15,000 is
retained by that agency for administering the grant.
• The grant program states funding cannot exceed 33.33% of the total costs of the project;
therefore, the City is responsible for 66.66% of project costs. Fortunately, we were able
to utilize funds that were committed to the west parcel acquisition ($1,050,000);
therefore, we easily met the match requirements. Additional in -kind cost share such as
staff salaries and volunteer work enabled us to further exceed match requirements, see
page 9 of Attachment A for a complete breakdown.
• The grant period is from June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant cannot exceed 33.33% of the total costs of the project. Fortunately funds that were
committed to the west parcel acquisition can be used towards the match ($1,050,000) and we
met the match requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to forward this item onto the
Regular Meeting Consent Agenda on December 2, 2013 to authorize the Mayor to execute the
appropriate documents necessary to accept the HCPF funds.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Heritage Capital Projects Fund Grant Application
B. Excerpt from Washington State Ways and Means Committee 2013 -2015 Capital Budget
Washington State Historical Society: Heritage Capital Projects Appropriations Listing
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Attachment A
Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF)
Application Form — 2013 -2015
Must be postmarked by May 16, 2012 or received by 4 PM May 16, 2012 at:
State Capital Museum and Outreach Center
21121St Avenue SW
Olympia, Washington 98501
Applicant Entity's Legal Name: City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Recreation
Mailing Address: 12424 — 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila Washington 98168
State Legislative District: 11
http: // apps. leg. wa. gov /DistrictFinder /Default.aspx
Project Contact Person & Title: Rick Still, Director of Parks and Recreation
Telephone: (206) 767 -2344
E -mail: rstill@tukwilaWA.gov
Project Name: Restoration of Duwamish Hill Preserve — Phase IIB
Project Address: 3800 S 115th Street, Tukwila
State Legislative District: 11
http: / /apps.leg.wa.gov /DistrictFinder /Default.aspx
GPS Coordinates: N47° 30.0478', W122° 17.0344'
http: // www. gpsvisualizer .com /geocoding.html
Project Description (100 word maximum):
The Duwamish Hill Cultural Preserve was acquired in 2004 by the City of Tukwila in partnership with
Forterra. Following Phase I restoration, the property opened to the public in 2010 as Tukwila's first
Cultural Preserve, managed by Tukwila Parks and Recreation. The current Preserve includes 8.6 acres
of open space which interprets Native American heritage and other aspects of Duwamish Valley
natural and cultural history. We have raised $1,050,000 to acquire an adjacent 1.9 acre parcel and
add it to the Preserve. Funds are requested for improvements to this new acquisition including low -
impact infrastructure, environmental restoration and heritage exhibits.
1. Amount requested from HCPF : $515,000
(Request must be less than $1,000,000)
2. Amount provided by the Applicant (Cost Share): $1,444,560
(This amount must be at least at 2:1 match of amount of HCPF requested.)
3. Total Cost of the Project: $1,959,560
(The total cost of the project must be more than $25,000.)
4. Cost Share in the project already in hand and /or pledged (50% or more must be cash): $1,129,560
(Amount above must be at least 75% of the Cost Share figure listed on line 2.)
5. Project start and completion dates: January 1, 2012 —June 30, 2015
(Start should be no earlier than July 1, 2007 and completion no later than June 30, 2015.)
6. Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 91- 6001915
To apply for an EIN see: http: / /www.irs.gov/ businesses /small /article /0 „id= 98350,00.html
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7. Washington State Unified Business Identifier Number (UBI): 179000208
To apply for a UBI number see: http:/ /bls.dor.wa.gov /faglicense.aspx
8. Are you applying for a Building for the Arts Grant? (Yes /No): No
9. Name & Title of Application Preparer: Holly Taylor, Cultural Resources Consultant
By signing below, the applicants affirm they are authorized to make this application and certify it is
accurate and complete.
Chief Fiscal Officer Date
Chief Operating Officer Date
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APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided, retaining instructions. (Websites can be omitted and font
size reduced to a minimum of ten -point type.)
• Please do not change spacing, attach additional sheets, or hand write the application.
• Submit a master and 13 two -sided copies of the Application Form and other required items punched
for a standard 3 -ring binder, clipped together, and without any binder, cover, or staples.
• Do not provide any other attachments.
• Make certain the Project Name and Project Description adequately describe the actual project. This
language is used to briefly portray your project to key decision makers.
• Add required attachments to the signed master copy plus the other 13 copies. Attach via binder clips.
NOTE: Your application and all attachments become public records.
• All signatures must be from persons authorized to sign grant applications on behalf of the applicant.
The project manager and fiscal agent should be two different persons.
• Make certain your total project budget is attached and complete.
• An electronic version of this application is available at
http:// www. washingtonhistorv. org /heritageServices /grants.aspx.
CHECKLIST
Required of all applicants and attached to the master application and all copies:
❑ Photographs (can be on CDs) of digital images showing site and conditions of property (up to 7
images)
❑ Architectural and site plans (up to 7 pages, which may be on 11x17 sheets)
❑ Completed HCPF Budget Form
Required of all applicants via one copy attached to master application:
❑ Signed "LEED Certification Declaration" form available at the WSHS website.
Required of non - profit organizations only with one copy attached to master application:
❑ Internal Revenue Service 501 c) 3 determination letter
http: / /www.irs.gov /charities/ charitable /article /0 „id= 96099,00.html
• Current board of directors list
❑ State certificate of incorporation
❑ Most recent annual report or board approved financial statement
Other attachments required if applicable with one copy attached to master application:
❑ If the applicant does not own the property, a signed copy of any purchase and sale agreement or
lease agreement in place for the property.
Optional and if available:
❑ Capital campaign packet — one copy
❑ Historic structure report — one copy
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PROPERTY OWNERSHIP OR LEASE INTEREST
This section is to confirm that the applicant has sufficient property rights to enter into and conduct
the project. This section is not scored, but must be fully completed to confirm eligibility:
• If the applicant owns the real property, structure, building, facility, or object that is the project
focus, indicate below and give exact date of acquisition.
• If a lease has been entered into, describe it briefly. The lease must be for a minimum of 13 years
duration following completion of the project.
• If the property is the subject of a purchase and sale agreement, describe the status of that
transaction.
• In any case, if real property is involved, provide the legal description. To find the legal
description, contact your county assessor or assessor's website. List of Washington County
Assessors: http: / /www.wacounties.org /waco /2011- Directory -of- County- Officials.pdf
The Duwamish Hill Preserve is an 8.6 acre property owned by the City of Tukwila and managed by its Parks and
Recreation Department. Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy), a non - profit land conservation
organization based in Seattle, holds a stewardship easement on the property, which conveys an ownership
interest in the parcel in perpetuity. The property was purchased from a private developer on March 9, 2004
for $998,000, a sum which was raised collaboratively by the City of Tukwila and Forterra through grants and
donations.
The address of the property is 3800 S 115th Street in Tukwila.
Legal Description of current Preserve (Parcel # 1023049057): LOT 2 OF TUKWILA SHORT PLAT #L03 -065 REC
#20040122900002 SD SP DAF - POR OF GL'S 1 & 2 OF SD SEC LYING W OF C. D. HILLMAN'S MEADOW GARDENS
ADD DIV #3 & LYING E OF SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W C/L OF WCH DAF - BAAP ON RGT BANK OF DUWAMISH
RIVER WCH BEARS S 55 -05 -30 E 1324 FT FR NW COR OF SD SEC TH N 4 -41 W 274 FT TAP TH TO LEFT WITH A 2
CRV 9 -38 OF CRV 482 FT TO NXN WITH N LN OF SD SEC SD PT BEING 986 FT FR NW COR OF SD SEC & TERM OF
SD R/W C/L LESS POR CONDEMNED SUP COURT #469557 DAF - BAAP NXN OF N LN OF SD SEC W ELY MGN
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W TH ELY ALG SD N LN 802.75 FT TH 5 6.10 FT TH WLY ALG A STRAIGHT LN 788.36 FT TO
PT OF NXN WITH ELY MGN OF SD SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W TH NLY ALG ELY MGN 78.08 FT TO POB LESS POR GL
2 DAF - COMM AT SW COR OF LOT 1 BLK 20 OF CD HILLMAN'S MEADOW GARDENS ADD DIV #3 TH N ALG W LN
OF SD LOT 1 100 FT TH N 86-15 W 100 FT TH S TO S LN OF GL 2 TH E TAP S OF POB TH N TO POB LESS W 3 FT
THOF ABUTTING ELY MGN OF SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W LESS RD
Efforts are underway to acquire two adjacent parcels to expand the preserve by an additional 1.9 acres. A
"Proposal for Purchase and Sale" (included in attachments) has been signed by the seller, and negotiation is
presently underway on a formal Purchase and Sale agreement and subsequent acquisition, which we anticipate
completing in mid -2012.
Legal description of pending west parcel acquisition (Parcel #1023049085): LOT 1 OF TUKWILA SHORT PLAT
#L03 -065 REC #20040122900002 SD SP DAF - POR OF GL'S 1 & 2 OF SD SEC LYING W OF C. D. HILLMAN'S
MEADOW GARDENS ADD DIV #3 & LYING E OF SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W C/L OF WCH DAF - BAAP ON RGT BANK
OF DUWAMISH RIVER WCH BEARS S 55 -05 -30 E 1324 FT FR NW COR OF SD SEC TH N 4 -41 W 274 FT TAP TH TO
LEFT WITH A 2 CRV 9 -38 OF CRV 482 FT TO NXN WITH N LN OF SD SEC SD PT BEING 986 FT FR NW COR OF SD
SEC & TERM OF SD R/W C/L LESS POR CONDEMNED SUP COURT #469557 DAF - BAAP NXN OF N LN OF SD SEC
W ELY MGN SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W TH ELY ALG SD N LN 802.75 FT TH S 6.10 FT TH WLY ALG A STRAIGHT LN
788.36 FT TO PT OF NXN WITH ELY MGN OF SD SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W TH NLY ALG ELY MGN 78.08 FT TO POB
LESS POR GL 2 DAF - COMM AT SW COR OF LOT 1 BLK 20 OF CD HILLMAN'S MEADOW GARDENS ADD DIV #3 TH
N ALG W LN OF SD LOT 1 100 FT TH N 86 -15 W 100 FT TH S TO S LN OF GL 2 TH E TAP S OF POB TH N TO POB
LESS W 3 FT THOF ABUTTING ELY MGN OF SEATTLE CITY LIGHT R/W LESS RD
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1. Project Summary Description— 20 Points
• Provide a description of the project. What type of project is being proposed? What is the size & scope of the project?
• Indicate stage of design and status of any project work completed or underway.
• Explain how the project will address high - performance building standards (RCW 39.35D) or indicate an exemption to
LEED Silver has been granted by WSHS or is requested. .
• Indicate the nature of any policies adopted to reduce greenhouse gas emission in compliance with RCW 70.235.070.
Project Background & Work Underway: The City of Tukwila, Forterra ( formerlyCascadeLandConservancy ),
and the Friends of the Hill began collaborating in 2001 to protect an undeveloped 8.6 acre parcel
known historically as Poverty Hill, after the then -owner proposed industrial development at the site.
Now called Duwamish Hill Preserve, this property features an unusual outcropping of bedrock rising
above the Duwamish River, and 600 feet of shoreline. Culturally significant for its association with
Southern Puget Sound Salish oral tradition, the Hill is a key location in the stories known as the "Epic
of the Winds." Protection of this cultural property has created one of the Puget Sound region's few
public open spaces that honors and interprets Native heritage. Partners raised $1 million, the
property was purchased in 2004, and a Master Plan was completed in 2007 with input from tribes,
local residents and other stakeholders. After raising $860,000 more, Phase 1 site work was completed
and the property opened to the public in 2010. The Hill is Tukwila's first Cultural Preserve.
Also in 2010, we began fundraising for Phase 11 improvements to the flat 1.4 acre northwest portion
of the property. A Phase II concept plan was developed, and we were delighted to receive $154,500
from the 2011 -13 HCPF. Since then, the adjacent property owner to the west became willing to sell
his 1.9 property to the City to expand the Duwamish Hill Preserve. We have $1,050,000 committed to
this acquisition ($750,000 in City funds and the rest in local grant funds), we have a Proposal for
Purchase and Sale signed by the owner, and negotiations are underway. Work on Phase 11 has
temporarily been put on hold, due to this exciting opportunity to double the Phase 11 project area.
Description of Proposed Project: Phase 11 focuses on restoration of a 136,810 square foot area (3.3
acres) between the base of the Hill to the east, a Seattle City Light property to the north which
includes a wetland, the former Interurban Trail right of way to the west (future regional trail) and the
Duwamish River to the south. Phase 11 will feature permanent exhibits of native plants selected in
collaboration with the Muckleshoot and Duwamish Tribes, including species used for basket making,
preparation of traditional foods, and other cultural purposes. We hope to re- establish and make
accessible a variety of species with traditional cultural uses, such as wapato (arrowhead plant),
swamp tea, wild cranberries, tules (bulrush), slough sedge and other. Interpretive panels will include
traditional use information that is appropriate to share with the public.
Following creation of the cultural garden, stewardship guidelines and protocols for sustainable
harvest will be developed, with the goal of making some of the plants available for use each year.
Education programs about plants and native culture will provide public benefit in exchange for the
use of these resources. Initial Phase 11 design will begin following purchase of the west parcel, and
restoration / landscaping work will get underway when HCP funds are available in 2013. In addition
to the cultural garden and interpretive panels, Phase 11 infrastructure and visitor amenities include
paths and boardwalks meeting ADA standards, additional plantings, benches and other landscaping.
LEED standards & greenhouse gas reduction: Since the Preserve is a landscape, not a building, we
requested a LEED exemption. Our project incorporates sustainable design elements such as habitat
restoration, storm water control, and water efficiency landscaping. We do not have policies specific
for greenhouse gases, but the Hill is included in Tukwila's "Walk & Roll" Plan for non - motorized
access to public facilities, and it is close to the regional Green River Trail (bike /ped) and Sound Transit
light rail. Most site work is done with non - mechanized hand tools which produce no emissions.
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2. Heritage Interpretation and Preservation -20 Points
• Describe how the project preserves and interprets heritage sites and /or resources.
• Indicate whether the property or object central to the application is listed or eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places or the Washington Heritage Register and, if so, how relevant Secretary of the Interior's
Standards will be followed. Please refer to pages 5 and 6 in the Application Instructions for more information.
• Describe any consultation tribal consultation or responses to the project to date.
Preservation: This project contributes to the preservation of Washington's heritage by protecting, in
perpetuity, a geological landmark that is associated with Puget Sound Salish culture. By protecting
Duwamish Hill Preserve from development, and interpreting its cultural significance for the public,
the project also helps to preserve and perpetuate traditional knowledge about Native American
geography, history, language, and stories in the region's broader historic record. Phase II activities
will include preservation of traditional ethnobotanical knowledge and practices.
Interpretation: The site is associated with the "Epic of the Winds" stories from oral tradition, which
were documented by early 20th century anthropologist Arthur Ballard and other ethnographers, from
stories told by tribal elders. The site is an important part of the Duwamish River cultural landscape
which includes both ethnographic and archaeological sites. This entire landscape is visible from the
Preserve. Through consultation with the Muckleshoot and Duwamish tribes, Duwamish Hill has been
identified as a strategic lookout and vision quest site, and traditional fishing sites have been noted
nearby. Interpretation for the Preserve is based on input from tribal members, educators,
community members, and published and archival documentation. Interpretation will highlight Native
stories and place names, as well as early non - native land claims, river history, geology and habitat.
Interpretive content will be available at on -site kiosks, in self - guided tour brochures, and on the web
(www.duwamishhill.org), and will be incorporated into Tukwila School District programs.
National Register status & cultural significance: Ethnographic documentation identifies Duwamish
Riverbend Hill as having the Lushootseed or Southern Puget Sound Salish place name of stgaxvv or
"Beaver Lodge." While the property is not yet listed in the National Register, it is potentially eligible
for listing as a contributing resource to the Duwamish River Valley Traditional Cultural Property
district. Such a listing would also include three related ethnographic sites in the immediate area:
sq"'alac (also called Grandmother), sxiyaq'' (Beaver), and stublo9 (North Wind's Fish Weir). The
cultural significance of these sites was comprehensively documented in "Winds, Waterways and
Weirs: Ethnographic Study of the Central Link Light Rail Corridor" (2004). Site development work is
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes
including identification of character - defining features, assessment of how the landscape has changed
over time, and preservation of historic fabric. An archaeological survey was completed for Phase 1,
and a pre- design survey is planned for the expanded Phase 11 project area. Briefings for parks staff,
contractors and volunteers provide instructions regarding potential inadvertent discoveries.
Tribal consultation: The project team has consulted regularly with the Muckleshoot Cultural
Committee and the Duwamish Tribal Council since preservation efforts began a decade ago. The
Muckleshoot Tribe contributed funding, and representatives of both tribes participated in the Hill's
2004 public dedication ceremony. Tribal representatives have visited the site on other occasions, and
have hosted presentations by the project team about the project, including the specific Phase II
project components. Stories shared by elders will enrich site interpretation. For example, the
shoreline of the Hill Preserve is the furthest upriver reach of salt water and tidal currents, and so this
area was where upriver people would leave their shovel -nose river canoes, and join relatives in larger
canoes for travel on open water. Future consultation is anticipated regarding Phase II plant selection,
education programs, interpretation, and long -term stewardship policies.
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3. Plans, Capacity, Mission and Public Benefit -10 Points
• Describe how the project fulfills the mission and strategic plans of the applicant organization.
• What is the capacity of the applicant to complete the project? What experience does the applicant have in
completing capital projects?
• Identify key project personnel, such as an architect, and provide their qualifications.
• Describe the role of key partners and any written agreements verifying their participation in the project.
• Describe the audience for this project and how the public will benefit.
Mission, Plans & Capacity: The City of Tukwila's mission, in the spirit of partnership with its
community, is "preserving and enhancing a vibrant and healthy quality of life by providing caring,
effective and efficient service." The role of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department is to
provide fun, convenient, quality programs that promote healthy living, and serve as a steward for
recreational and historical properties. The City is a recognized leader in innovative programs
involving diverse community partners. We anticipate that the stewardship guidelines and protocols
for sustainable harvest related to Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II will set a statewide precedent for
incorporating access to traditional cultural resources into management of conservation lands.
Key Project Personnel: Phase II development will be directed by Rick Still, City of Tukwila Director of
Parks and Recreation and Robert Eaton, Tukwila Parks Capital Projects Coordinator. Rick and Robert
have directed Phase I work on the Hill in partnership with Forterra, led the Hill management team's
efforts, managed project budgets, and managed community outreach for the project. Senior
Landscape Architect Nate Cormier of SvR Design provides design services, permit oversight, budget
development and assistance with construction management. Forterra Land Stewardship Director
Hayes Swinney provides project guidance and grant management support, serves as liaison to
Forterra's acquisition legal team, and coordinates with Friends of the Hill to recruit and manage
volunteers. Heritage consultant Holly Taylor of Past Forward provides preservation planning
services, leads tribal consultation efforts and develops heritage interpretive content.
Key Partners: Forterra is our primary partner in acquiring, expanding and restoring the Preserve.
They hold a permanent stewardship easement on the property, and a statement of principles guides
our collaboration. The Friends of the Hill is a neighborhood group that holds monthly work parties,
and the Tukwila Historical Society assists with interpretation. We also hope to work with the
Northwest Native American Basket Weavers Association regarding selection of plant materials,
development of harvest guidelines, and future use of the site including education programs.
Audiences: Neighbors have long visited the Hill to enjoy views of Mount Rainier and the Seattle
skyline. Each year, over 500,000 people use nearby recreational facilities, such as Starfire Sports
Complex, Foster Golf Course, and the Green River Trail, and these people will be encouraged to visit
the Preserve through directional signage and kiosks. As the Hill's cultural significance becomes
known through media, interpretive materials, and educational programs, those who want to learn
about local Native heritage will seek out the site. Residents and tourists who visit cultural facilities
such as the Duwamish Longhouse may learn about the Preserve through outreach materials.
Educators can integrate the Preserve into their curriculum on Native cultures, Washington State
history, and environmental studies. If even a small percentage of area residents, and users of nearby
parks and cultural facilities visit the site, the Preserve's annual audience is estimated at 50,000.
Public Benefit: The Preserve benefits the public by providing opportunities for residents and visitors
to learn about Native heritage in an outdoor setting that is part of an indigenous cultural landscape.
Site interpretation offers visitors insight regarding the cultural values and traditional geographic and
environmental knowledge of Puget Sound Salish people. The Preserve may also serve as a model for
the protection and restoration of other cultural properties, in both rural areas and urban landscapes.
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4. Readiness -20 Points
• Describe why now is the best time for HCPF grant support and the applicant's ability to begin the project by July 2013
and complete it by June 2015.
• Provide a brief timeline for the project to completion, noting important milestones.
• Discuss legal, permitting, zoning, or other issues that might delay the project.
Timeliness of Project: Past grants from the HCPF (awarded to Forterra /CLC, for this project) partially
supported a Master Plan (completed 2007), and Phase I design and construction / restoration
(completed 2010). An additional HCPF grant in 2011 (B2011 -13) provided partial support for our
originally conceived Phase II project to restore 1.4 acres within the original Preserve boundaries. This
task was temporary put on hold pending acquisition of the additional 1.9 acre West Parcel, and
addition of this land to the Preserve. Because state grants cannot be shown as matching funds, we
have segregated this HCPF B2011 -13 grant along with the required 2:1 match in a separate Phase IIA
budget and it is not include in our attached Phase IIB project budget. By deferring this project
component, we anticipate significant savings with design, site preparation and mobilization costs.
Our current HCPF B2013 -15 request is for Phase IIB, focused on restoration /construction activities on
the new acquisition parcel, for which we plan to begin design work in mid -2012 and construction in
2013. HCPF funds represent a critical piece of our Phase IIB budget, and we will be ready to begin
work as soon as funds are available. Without these funds, we face significant delays in completing
our project. With several years of work invested in protecting the Preserve and securing funding for
its future, the project has good momentum and visibility, and outstanding community participation.
With the recent opening of the nearby Duwamish Longhouse and tribal museums around the region,
and increasing visibility of the annual Canoe Journey, we anticipate that public interest in Native
American heritage will grow. Duwamish Hill Preserve offers a unique opportunity for the public to
visit a place that celebrates both the antiquity and the survival of Native heritage in our region.
Timeline
2000 Neighbors learn that the owner of the Hill Property has proposed demolition and
redevelopment; they contact Tribes and conservation groups about protecting the site.
2001 -03 Forterra & City of Tukwila form a partnership to preserve the Hill; Seattle Times article
brings visibility to the preservation effort; major funding commitments toward acquisition.
2004 Hill property acquired for $998,000; dedication event draws over 100 community members.
2005 -09: Fundraising for Phase I capital improvements; site preparation with volunteer; Master Plan
completed, including extensive public involvement; Phase I construction begins.
2010 Phase I construction completed; upland portion of property opens to the public.
2011 Project receives King County's John D. Spellman Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation;
Phase II planning and fund raising begins; effort to acquire adjacent property begins.
2012 Goals: Complete acquisition of adjacent parcel and expansion of Preserve; complete
fundraising for expanded Phase 11 (3.3 acres) restoration / construction.
2013 Goals: Complete expanded Phase II design, begin Phase II restoration /construction.
2014 Goals: Complete Phase II restoration /construction, open Phase 11 area to the public. Phase III
shoreline restoration will be a long -term project involving federal, state and local agencies.
Site Development Issues: The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department follows the City of Tukwila's
permitting process (including SEPA checklist) in developing the Preserve. No changes in zoning or
land use designation are required. Phase II design does not trigger any potential delays with the
City's Public Works or Community Development Departments. The community has been deeply
involved in the effort to preserve this property and strongly supports the project.
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5. Fund Raising Plan & Status -10 points
• Describe how the applicant's cost share, or match of $2 non -state to $1 state, will be met.
• Describe any state grants received for the project and the status of all prior HCPF grants to the applicant.
• Name and describe your key capital campaign leaders.
• Provide the plan for future operation and maintenance of the project following its completion.
Cost share: Based on our current HCPF request of $515,000, our minimum cost share would be
$1,030,000, but we have identified our actual cost share for Phase IIB as $1,444,560. Of that cost
share, we have $1,129,560 or 78% already in hand or committed, including $1,050,000 in cash (93 %)
and $79,560 (7 %) in kind.
Secured cash match includes $750,000 from the City of Tukwila's REET (Real Estate Excise Tax) fund
for open space acquisition, $250,000 from King County's Conservation Futures program, and $50,000
from 4Culture's Heritage Cultural Facilities Program. Pending cash match ($315,000) includes a
request for $50,000 already submitted to the King Conservation District, a request for another
$50,000 from 4Culture to be submitted in September 2012, and additional grant proposals to be
submitted to King County's Wild Places in City Spaces program, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, REI,
Sabey Corporation, Raisbeck Engineering, and private donors.
Committed in -kind contributions from City of Tukwila staff are valued based on actual hourly rates for
Parks and Recreation Director and Capital Projects Coordinator, and total $15,600 per year during the
project period (2012 -14). Volunteer coordinator, Friend of the Hill and Tukwila Planning Commission
member Brooke Alford donates 10 hours per month of landscaping services, valued at a discounted
professional rate of $35 /hour, or $4,200 per year during the project period. Dozens of neighborhood
volunteers who are Friends of the Hill or who attend bi- annual volunteer events such as Duwamish
Alive have provided up to 2,000 volunteer hours per year in past years. We conservatively estimated
volunteer participation at 672 hours per year during the project period (2012 -14), valued according to
HCPF instructions at $10 per hour or $6,720 per year. [For comparison, the Corporation for National
and Community Service's current value for volunteer labor is $20.85 per hour, and the Seattle
Department of Neighborhoods' is $20 per hour, so volunteer time may be under - valued by the HCPF.]
Past State Support and Status of Previous HCPF grants are described in detail on the previous page
under "Timeliness of Project."
Capital Campaign: Tukwila Planning Commissioner and Friend of the Hill Brooke Alford leads the
local fund raising campaign, with support from Forterra and City of Tukwila staff.
Operations and Maintenance Plan: Following completion of Phase II capital improvements, the City
of Tukwila will manage operations and maintenance and Forterra will focus on raising funds to
support education programs, from sources such as 4Culture and the Ferguson Foundation. CLC will
also continue to conduct regular work parties to continue restoration efforts and maintenance. The
Tukwila City Council values the Tukwila Park System, and recognizes its contribution to the quality of
life for residents and visitors. In addition to the portion of real estate excise taxes which is dedicated
to park acquisition, maintenance and operations funds including support for the Preserve are part of
the city's updated six year financial plan.
An important aspect of site operation is worth noting: Since Phase I was completed in 2010 and the
Preserve was opened to the public, Tukwila Parks and Recreation and Forterra have collaborated to
host visiting school groups from the Tukwila School District, including classes of 2nd, 3`d, 6th and 7th
graders which have visited every spring and fall.
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6. Budget -20 points
• Describe how the figures on the BUDGET FORM were determined.
• Provide a detailed description, including amounts of cost share already in the project, in hand, or pledged, consistent
with amounts in the BUDGET FORM.
Budget Figures: The Phase IIB site development budget was based on our Master Plan, and updated
with detailed cost estimates prepared by landscape architect Nate Cormier of SvR Design in
consultation with project staff. SvR Design was also responsible for Phase I tasks, having developed
that phase of the budget, supervised construction, and worked closely with the management team to
ensure all work was completed within budget.
Costs for landscape architecture ($160,000) and engineering fees ($27,000) including geotechnical
and hydrological studies are based on estimates from qualified firms, taking into account the size of
the project area, unusual terrain and experience with similar projects. Construction / rehabilitation
costs ($211,000 total) are itemized (per square foot) in the Phase II Concept Plan and Estimate of
Probable Costs developed by SvR Design in November 2011. Site mobilization includes prep, limited
clearing and grading, erosion control and wetland protection. Hardscape elements include crushed
rock surfaces and boardwalks that will meet ADA standards, and boulders (some salvaged from site)
for traffic control. Property acquisition ($1,050,000) includes fee ownership, closing costs,
commercial appraisal, and environmental assessment. Landscaping ($245,000 total) includes
woodland areas, habitat restoration, soil amendments and native plantings.
Permanent exhibits includes preparation and planting of the "cultural garden" area –the focal point
of Phase IIB – as well as a rain garden to manage runoff and strengthen connectivity to adjacent
wetland (north side), shrub and tree buffers (west side), mulch treatment, and a temporary irrigation
system (required by environmental funders). Also included in exhibits are interpretive bench panels
similar to what was created for Phase I of the project.
Personnel costs are described on the previous page under "Cost Share."
Community support for the project has been strong, and volunteer participation includes a
professional landscape architect, Friends of the Hill monthly work parties and large scale public
events twice per year. This work has allowed us to stretch grant dollars significantly, and will likely
save $75,000 in Phase IIB expenditures for labor, by involving volunteers instead of paying
professional landscapers for all clearing and planting work.
Secured and pending cash match is described in detail on the previous page under "Cost Share."
The project period for Phase IIB cost share is a three year period from January 2012 to December
2014. Although the project completion date listed on page one is June 2015, we anticipate that most
of the project activities will be completed in 2014 and so we have confined our in -kind calculations to
that three year period. Project activities in prior to 2012, including both in -kind contributions and
grants, were listed as match to previous HCPF grants awarded to Forterra /Cascade Lad Conservancy
for this project, and so are not included in our current budget or cost share figure.
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7. Geographic Diversity -5 points
• Describe how your project provides geographic and cultural diversity.
The primary impact of the project is to make Puget Sound Salish heritage more visible to residents
and visitors in the greater Seattle area. By working collaboratively with the Muckleshoot and
Duwamish Tribes, the project has and will continue to re- connect tribal communities with their
traditional lands, provide access to those lands and build stronger relationships between
contemporary tribal and non - tribal communities.
Geographically, the Duwamish Hill Preserve is one of the only remnant features of the pre- contact
Duwamish River Valley landscape that is still visible and visit -able, and still characterized by native
plant communities. The Green - Duwamish watershed which stretches from the crest of the Cascades
to Puget Sound and includes most of the land area between Seattle and Tacoma was once home to
dozens of Puget Sound Salish villages and a landscape productive for gathering, fishing and hunting
and richly known through oral tradition and Lushootseed place names. The landscape is now
dominated by commercial, industrial and residential development and infrastructure. Preservation
and restoration of the Preserve provides access, physically and through interpretive information, to
the indigenous geography of the Puget Sound basin in a way that is different and in some ways more
immediate than museum displays or other forms of historical information. The Preserve represents a
unique opportunity as an "outdoor museum" interpreting this endangered aspect of local heritage.
While the audience for this project is potentially regional, the Preserve directly serves the ethnically
diverse, working class community of Tukwila, where 74% of the students in the school district qualify
for free or reduced -price meals. The school district population includes 35% transitional bilingual
speakers, an indication of the high proportion of the population who are recent immigrants and
refugees. School field study trips bring elementary, middle and high school students to the Preserve,
and on -site activities include such topics as Puget Sound Salish oral tradition and place names, and
provides students with opportunities to share stories drawn from their cultural traditions in Somali,
Russia, Mexico, Vietnam and many other places. Students also participate in hands -on environmental
restoration working with native plant communities at the site.
Our proposed Phase IIB, for which HCPF funds are requested, will provide a richer Phase 11 restoration
with broader impact, from a cultural, habitat and recreational perspective. It will include a greatly
expanded cultural garden exhibiting plants for basket making, preparation of traditional foods, and
other cultural purposes, interpreted through displays, narrative guides and public programs. Future
interpretation of the surrounding Duwamish River Valley cultural landscape, including the nearby
North Wind Fish Weir and other places of ethnographic and historical interest, will also be featured at
the Preserve through storytelling, artwork and display of resources such as the Duwamish River
Cleanup Coalition's Green Duwamish River Map.
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HCPF PROJECT BUDGET FORM
City of Tukwila / Forterra: Duwamish Hill Preserve
Cost Category
Cash Match
In -kind
HCPF
FUNDS
Total
Project staff
$0
$46,800
Not Eligible°
$46,800
Architecture /Engineering Services
$27,000
$0
$160,000
$187,000
Construction/ Rehabilitation Costs
$118,000
$o
$93,000
$211,000
Property acquisition
$1,050,000
$o
$o
$1,050,000
Bride Loans /Financing (after Governor Signs budget)
$0
$0
$0
$0
Equipment
$0
$0
$0
$0
Furnishings
$0
$0
$0
$0
Landscaping
$170,000
$0
$75,000
$245,000
Permanent exhibitions
$0
$0
$172,000
$172,000
Consultants
$0
$0
$0
$0
Integral Art Projects
$0
$0
$0
$0
LEED Silver Certification Costs
$0
$0
$0
$0
Project Travel Costs
$0
$0
$0
$0
Donated Labor or Materials
$0
$32,760
$0
$32,760
Pre - design
Not Eligible
$0
Not Eligible
$o
Market Value of lease
Not Eligible
$0
Not Eligible'':
$0
Administration — 3%
Not:Eligib(e
Not Eligible
$15,000
$15,000
TOTALS
$1,365,000
$79,560
$515,000
$1,959,560
Total Cash Match and In -Kind Contribution
$1,444,560
Percentage of Total
73.72%
26.28%
100%
Note: The categories given above are the ones typical for HCPF grants. If a category does not apply to
your grant, please enter zero in the field. If you have categories that are not listed, please contact
Susan Rohrer at Susan.Rohrer @wshs.wa.gov for additional instructions. Other state government grants
and related match should not be included in this budget. Please round to nearest dollar.
FOOTNOTES:
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City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Recreation & Forterra
Duwamish Hill Preserve Concept Plan
adjacent wetland
DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE
PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN
APRIL 2012
main trailhead
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on S 415th Street
Prepared by Nate Cormier, Landscape Architect, SvR Design, Seattle.
Nate and his firm also served as lead designers for Phase I of this project, completed in 2011.
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City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Recreation & Forterra
Duwamish Hill Preserve Site Plan & Locator Maps
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Duwamish Hill Preserve Photos
1. Tukwila School District 2`"' and 3rd graders participate in restoration work, planting native plants and removing
invasives, at Duwamish Hill Preserve during field study trips to the site.
2. Visiting students also learn about oral tradition and storytelling, with a focus on Puget Sound Salish stories, in
the outdoor classroom which was partially funded through an HCP grant in 2004.
3. One of eight "storytelling benches," with original etched metal artwork by Mette Hanson highlighting
interpretive themes — in this case, the Puget Sound Salish story "North Wind and South Wind." Other historical
themes include the Italian American farming community in the vicinity, and the Interurban route along the
Duwamish River. Interpretive guide content is keyed to these artworks.
4. An example of trail improvements completed on site. Benches and trails completed during Phase I were
partially funded through an HCP grant in 2004. This portion of the property opened to the public in 2010.
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5. Phase IIA area current conditions (foreground): This area which is currently in City of Tukwila ownership has
been cleared of blackberries, but we are waiting to move forward on Phase II design until the adjacent (west)
parcel is acquired, which will expand the Phase II project area from 1.4 to 3.3 acres. Part of the Phase I project
area in shown in the background.
6. Phase IIB current conditions: We are working to acquire the industrial parcel in the foreground of this image,
which is currently used for equipment storage. The entire Phase II area will undergo extensive restoration to
establish a native plant garden for display and harvest. Part of Phase I area is shown in the background.
7. The Duwamish Hill Preserve was featured on the Green - Duwamish River map produced by the Duwamish River
Cleanup Coalition (cover shown above). Over 60,000 copies of this map have been distributed free to the public,
promoting environmental restoration, cultural heritage protection and recreation on the Green Duwamish River.
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LEED Certification Declaration
Heritage Capital Projects Fund
Directions: All recipients of Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF) grants are required to fill out this form. See our
website for information about when the completed form needs to be submitted. Please type your responses in the
electronic version of this form (see http:// www. washingtonhistory. orq /heritageServices /arants.aspx) and fax or mail it to
us. Please do not e-mail it to us because this is a certification that requires signature(s).
Project Name: Duwamish Hill Preserve —Phase II Restoration
Organization: City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Recreation
STEP 1: Is your project an exempt facility type?
1.1 Does your project only involve an acquisition, and does not include any construction or renovation?
Yes El No El
1.2 If your project is new construction, is it less than 5,000 gross square feet of occupied or conditioned space *?
Yes 0 No 0 If yes, what is the square footage?
1.3 If your project is a renovation, is it less than 50 percent of the facility's assessed value, and less than 5,000 gross
square feet of occupied or conditioned space *? Yes ❑ No 0
If yes, what is the renovation total budget? $ What is the facility's assessed value? $
1.4 Is your facility a hospital or research facility * *? Yes ❑ No
Is it a similar building type? Yes No ® If yes, describe
You are exempt if you answered yes to ANY question in Step 1. If you are exempt you may skip Steps 3 and 4,
but please fill out the rest of this form and sign it.
* Gross square feet as defined by the state Energy Code; assessed value includes the building and land.
** Primarily used for laboratory experimentation, laboratory research, or lab training in research methods.
STEP 2: is meeting the LEED silver standard 'not practicable'?
WSHS may exempt HCPF grant awardees who demonstrate that it would not be practicable to meet the LEED silver
standard. We are not permitted to offer this exemption solely because of cost, but may due to:
a. If a renovation is piecemeal in nature; and /or
b. Unusual aspects of the building do not lend themselves to LEED standards.
2.1 Has design begun? Yes Z No 0 If yes, what was date? 2010'
Percentage of pre- design or design complete: 10%
Has construction begun? Yes 0 No 0 If yes, date construction began
Percentage of construction complete: O%
2.2 Is your project a renovation to an existing building, and not a separate facility? Yes 0 No ,Z
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2.3 Would you like to apply for this exemption? Yes E No CI If yes, please explain why.
The project is not a building. It is primarily a passive open space conservation property, with
environmental restoration and exhibit development components.
STEP 3: Are you planning to enter the LEED process?'
3.1 Have you already entered the LEED certification process? Yes ❑ No El As of what date?
3.2 If you answered no to 3.1, were you planning to enter the LEED certification process? Yes ❑ No
3.3 If you are entering the LEED process, what standard are you attempting to reach?
Certified ❑ Silver ❑ Gold ❑ Platinum Q
STEP 4: Complete the high-performance building checklist
You are not required to fill out this step if you receive an exemption. You are required to complete this section if you
plan to enter LEED and achieve the silver standard (Step 2) and are currently working with an architect. In other
words, you do not need to complete this step if you do not have an architect under commission because your project's
design has been completed and /or the project is piecemeal in nature.
HOWEVER
Please fill out this information to collect data on energy savings activities associated with HCPF projects. Preservation
is a LEED friendly energy activity, and you should get credit for your commitment to preserving historic structures and
places. WSHS is required to report data collected on energy savings from grant recipients to the legislature on a bi-
annual basis
http://www.usqbc.oro/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPagelD=220
THEN:
Click on Checklist XLS to reach an active form to fill out and include with your LEED Certification Declaration.
You may then have your architect estimate the number of LEED points that the project is anticipated to receive.
Total estimated LEED points:
Comments & Clarifications:
STEP 5: Certification of LEED Declaration
Applicant Representative's Name Rick Still
Title Director
Signature Date 5/14/12
Phone (206) 767-2344
E -mail Rick.Still(v�TukwilaWA.gov
Applicant Organization City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Recreation
Applicant Mailing Address 12424 - 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila State WA Zip Code 98168
Project location (if different from above) 3800 South 115th Street, Tukwila State WA Zip Code 98168
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11 May 2012
Applicant architect's name Nate Cormier, PLAT LEED AP Title Senior Landscape Architect, SvR
Signature Date
The applicant and /or its architect, by the above signatures, certify that all of the information provided in this LEED
certification declaration is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. The applicant understands that
WSHS staff may independently verify information provided, and that the discovery of incomplete, false, and/or
misleading information is grounds for withholding awarded funds.
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DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
October 16, 2011
Purchaser /Assignee: Cascade Land Conservancy /City of Tukwila (hereinafter, "Purchaser"
refers to Purchaser and /or Assignee)
Seller: James White, Jr.
Property: Approximately 1.9 acres consisting of two parcels located along South
115th Street, near East Marginal Way in Tukwila, Washington. The main
parcel — King County Tax ID #102304 -9085 — is a flat piece of cleared,
open land currently used to store cranes and other industrial
equipment. The other, smaller parcel — Tax ID #102304 -9002 — consists
of a narrow strip of land between 115th Street and the Green River and
an even narrower, very small strip on the other side of 115th Street.
Purchase Price: Fair Market Value (FMV) as determined by an MAI appraisal. Purchaser
will pay for the appraisal.
Purchase Method:
Earnest Money:
Review Period:
To be determined, although Purchaser shall make at least a $750,000
cash payment towards the Purchase Price at closing. The difference
between Purchaser's cash payment at closing and the FMV of the
Property shall be made up by such purchase method as the parties may
mutually agree upon in a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA).
Seller hereby affirms that one agreeable option for making up the
difference would have Seller holding a mortgage secured by a Deed of
Trust on the Property in the amount of the difference, with such
mortgage carrying an interest rate tied to a comparatively rated
Municipal bond. Any financing terms shall be mutually agreed upon by
the parties and included in a PSA.
$5,000 non - refundable promissory note with conversion to cash upon
completion of below - detailed review period.
Purchaser shall have 120 days from execution of a PSA to perform a
feasibility review on the site. At the end of the 120 -day period,
Purchaser may elect to:
1) Remove contingencies, convert the Earnest Money Promissory Note
to cash, and move towards closing; or
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Contingencies:
Review Period Extensions:
2) Identify irreconcilable contingencies and terminate the PSA with
cancellation of the Promissory Note. In the event Purchaser and Seller
may reach mutually agreeable terms to identifiable contingencies, they
may modify the PSA accordingly at that point.
Purchaser shall utilize the initial review period to conduct feasibility
studies, paid for by Purchaser, that may include but are not limited to:
geotechnical soils analysis, toxic /hazardous waste review, wetlands and
groundwater studies, and mitigation requirements analysis. Purchaser
in its sole discretion shall determine during the review period whether
to remove contingencies based on its feasibility studies.
Purchaser and Seller may negotiate to extend the Review Period as
necessary to complete feasibility studies and /or negotiations related to
the Property.
Closing: Purchaser shall close on the Property within thirty (30) days of the
removal or other satisfactory resolution of all contingencies.
Feasibility Studies:
In the event Purchaser declines to close on the Property, copies of all
feasibility studies shall be provided to Seller upon Seller's written
request.
Acceptance: This offer to purchase is conditioned upon mutual execution of a
formalized PSA.
Expiration: This offer shall expire unless responded to in writing by November 30,
2011.
By signing below, Seller affirms that he is willing to enter into a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement to
sell the Property to Purchaser on the above terms.
Property Owner:
l7 Cc-TO &I/ %,v //
Ja es White, Jr. Date
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Attachment B
2013 -15 Capital Budget
Senate Ways and Means Committee Passed
* Includes Alternative Finance Projects
(Dollars In Thousands)
New Appropriations Bonds Total
Minor Public Works 1,000 1,000
Total 1,000 1,000
Washington State Historical Society
Facilities Preservation - Minor Works Projects 3,064 3,064
Heritage Capital Grants Projects 9,831 9,831
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park 400 400
Mabton High School Historic Restoration 800 800
1912 Metaline Falls School 34 34
Restoration of Duwamish Hill Preserve 515 515
The Coastal Salish Institute at Northwest Indian College 1,000 1,000
Washington Hall Restoration 290 290
Construction of Maritime Heritage Education Center at Lake Union 990 990
Public Access to the Mary Olsen Farm 286 286
Paramont Theatre 146 146
Chambers Prairie Schoolhouse 39 39
Coastal Heritage Alliance 82 82
Historical Dash Point School 25 25
Nordic Heritage Museum 1,000 1,000
Washington State Holocaust Museum 150 150
Highline Hertiage Museum 338 338
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust 283 283
Archives Building at the Island Heritage Museum 52 52
Western Forest Industries Museum 385 385
Jacob & Emma Reard House 40 40
Chinook School Rehabilitation 115 115
Shoreline Historical Museum 219 219
Eddon Boat Restoration 128 128
Yamasaki Couryard Renewal 654 654
Railway History Center 789 789
Covenant Beach Bile Camp Historic Dining Hall 850 850
Virginia V Hull Restoration 221 221
Stadium Way Research Center Renovation and Addition 248 248
Total 13,143 13,143
Senate Ways and Means Committee - B0001
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