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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2010-08-23 Item 2C - Resolution - Proposed Tukwila Center for Heritage & Culture at 14475 59th Avenue SouthTO: City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE FROM: Steve Lancaster, City Administrator DATE: August 17, 2010 SUBJECT: Proposed Tukwila Center for Heritage Culture at 14475 59 Ave. S. ISSUE This proposal relates to the preservation, protection, and use of the former Tukwila Grade School /Tukwila City Hall building by converting the facility into a center to display historical collections to safeguard Tukwila's heritage and strengthen City tourism. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION The Committee is being asked to forward the attached resolution to the September 13, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration and the subsequent September 20, 2010 Regular Meeting for adoption. Jim Haggerton, Mayor A presentation for the proposed use of the former Tukwila Grade School/Tukwila City Hall to display community history was brought before the City Council on April 19, 2010 by the Tukwila Historical Society. The building served as a library until March 1, 2010. Council discussions regarding potential surplus properties on April 26, 2010 resulted in this property being removed from consideration for future sale. At the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on August 17, 2010, the Committee agreed with staff's assessment that the building should be made available for community use. The former Tukwila City Hall is a registered national historic structure. The Tukwila Historical Society is asking the City to consider use of this facility as a center for heritage and culture in South King County at no cost to the City, other than utilities and general maintenance including custodial service and small repairs The mission of the Tukwila Historical Society is to enhance the historic place our community holds in the Pacific Northwest by collecting, preserving and sharing the historical, archaeological and ethnological records that pertain to Tukwila, the Duwamish River Valley, and the Puget Sound Region. The Tukwila Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, has the capability to apply for grants ensuring needed improvements can be done at no cost to the City. A building inspection and conditional assessment report was completed (see attached). The Society requests the opportunity to assess the feasibility to display collections of historical significance but time is of the essence. A grant submittal to 4- Culture is due by October 13 2010 but requires an authorized lease from the City. The attached draft Resolution would authorize the Mayor to enter into a no -cost lease of the building to the Tukwila Historical Society for a period of three years, with the intent to renew and extend the lease upon successful establishment of the proposed heritage and cultural center. 157 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 ATTACHMENTS Resolution in draft form Building Condition Assessment Report C:I DOCUME -11steve -LOCALS- 1 1Temp\XPgrpwise \HeritageCtr.doc 158 DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND USE OF THE FORMER TUKWILA GRADE SCHOOL/TUKWILA CITY HALL BUILDING FOR HERITAGE AND CULTURE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, STRENGTHEN CITY TOURISM AND FOSTER CIVIC PRIDE. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes the intrinsic significance of its local history to the rich legacy of the Duwamish River Valley, and its historic and geographic prominence in King County and the Puget Sound Region; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila owns the building and property at 14475 59th Avenue South, which housed the Tukwila Grade School from 1920 to 1946, served as Tukwila City Hall from 1947 to 1978, was utilized as a City Hall Annex from 1978 to 1982 and as a local King County library between 1982 and 2010; and WHEREAS, the former Tukwila Grade School /Tukwila City Hall building was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in December 1979; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila seeks to perpetuate its local history, as outlined in the award winning history book, "Tukwila Community at the Crossroads," which contains many references to this historic building; and WHEREAS, the Tukwila Historical Society, a local 501(c)(3) organization, proposes to utilize the former Tukwila Grade School /Tukwila City Hall building to enhance the historical place our community holds in the Pacific Northwest by collecting, preserving and displaying collections, artifacts and digital information pertaining to Tukwila's past, and to be an educational resource for future generations; and WHEREAS, the proposal outlines a funding mechanism and strategic plan to rename this historic building the "Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center," serving the community with educational displays, events and exhibits relating to heritage, culture and the arts; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. In order to safeguard the heritage of the City, the Tukwila Historical Society will use the historic building at 14475 59th Avenue South as their center of operations to store and display archives and collections. The Tukwila Historical Society will be allowed to secure funding, grants and private contributions to move forward with improvements to meet building and fire code requirements. The proposed improvements may include, but are not limited to, lighting, security, sanitary and other interior upgrades appropriate for community use. The City will continue to provide utilities and general maintenance including custodial service and small repairs. Capital improvements must follow the guidelines of both state and national covenants related to historic landmarks. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a no -cost lease with the Tukwila Historical Society for the building located at 14475 59th Avenue South, Tukwila, Washington, for the purposes and subject to the terms described by Section 1, above, and in consideration of the benefits to the City and community as expressed by this resolution. The initial term of the lease shall be for three (3) years. It is the intent of the City Council that the lease will be extended for an additional period or periods of time upon successful completion of necessary improvements and establishment of the proposed heritage and cultural center. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2010. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney C: \temp \XPgrpwise \Old City Hall Resolution.docx Dennis Robertson, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 1 of 1 159 160 City of Tukwila Excerpted from Bu' d'ng Fac Cond tons Eva uat on In addition to previous seismic evaluations of city facilities, this summary evaluation of general conditions of city buildings was completed for the purpose of determining the feasibility for future upgrade and maintenance of existing buildings verses complete replacement of some city buildings. Please note: the following structural information provided is a scaled down summary of a previous extensive seismic study, performed by engineers, forte following Tukwila city's facilities. 162 Former City Ha'I Recognized and entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The intent is to preserve the as much of the existing building as possible. The building will require seismic upgrades for the foundation attachment with basic cleanup and removal of some of the miscellaneous alterations of past years of use. Interior in general is in good condition. Some painting and miscellaneous touchup of trim would be sufficient. Some of the contents need to be removed or relocated. Fixtures and windows generally are in good condition. Floors are generally in good condition Restrooms will need some upgrades to meet accessibility requirements. Entry will need some basic cleanup and painting Storage rooms need some cleanup and paint Cleanup floors Some attention to fire stops or similar vulnerabilities. Access to basement may need some changes to make safer for access by changing steep ramp to stairs or similar Cleanup and upgrade duct insulation. Cleanup crawlspace. Basement cleanup with cleanup of electrical wireing and ceiling holes of electrical and other phone and General cleanup data system Cleanup a rep airs to crawlspaCe covers Footings appear to be in good some recent upgrades. condition w ith som 4 Exterior is generally in good condition. Some paint and miscellaneous repairs may be necessary. An accessible ramp is provided, check for compliance Exterior and roof appear to be in good condition \on-structura Summary of Former City Ha The following is an overall assessment of the buildings conditions. Generally the condition of the building is a sound structure. The interior is in good condition and may only need some basic cleanup and paint with removal of previous alterations to restore as close as possible to its original historical condition. A seismic upgrade to provide a positive attachment to the foundation will be required with engineering. The basement will need some special attention to cleanup including removal of old debris and closets to provide for better space for storage. Also the basement ceiling has a number of holes that need to be repaired. The ducts will need to be re- insulated to meet energy codes. The floor drain will need to be upgraded with a sump pump system to prevent flooding of the basement and stair well landing. Access to the basement will need to be retrofitted to provide a safer access especially during icy conditions. Exterior appears to be in good condition. Some painting with minor fixes as needed. Roof appears to be in good condition. pp 9 Parking appears to be sufficient. III Bathrooms will need upgrading to meet accessibility. Fire Alarm Panel is obsolete and needs upgrading.