HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDN 2017-09-25 Item 2B - Grant Application - 2017-2018 Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership GrantTO:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Brandon J. Miles, Business Relations Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 19, 2017
SUBJECT: 2018 Port of Seattle Economic Development Grant
ISSUE
Approval of an application to submit for funds from the Port of Seattle, through its Economic
Development Grant Program.
BACKGROUND
The Port of Seattle makes available, through a non-competitive grant program, funding to King
County cities and towns' for economic development activities. The exact amount of funds
awarded to each town or city is based on a per capita basis. For 2017/2018, the City of Tukwila
is eligible to receive $19,540.
This is the second year the Port of Seattle has made these funds available. In the first year of
the program the City used the funds to develop business recruitment collateral. The total cost,
including City contribution, was $21,975 ($16,481.25 from the Port and $5,493.75 from the City).
For this year, staff is proposing to use the funds to expand the City outreach to developers,
businesses, and investors. Specially, the following are the proposed uses for the grant funds:
• Creation and printing of a one sheet page for Tukwila International Blvd (TIB)
neighborhood. The design would be consistent with the eight one pagers developed this
year.
• Development of conceptual renderings and marketing materials for the TIB neighborhood.
This would be used to help promote the area to potential developers, non -profits,
businesses, and government agencies.
• Development of a conceptual video and other marketing materials for the Southcenter
neighborhood. Staff is exploring the creation of a 3D experience showing the future
Baker Blvd Corridor, which would simulate walking from the new pedestrian bridge to
Westfield Southcenter. If a 3D video is cost prohibitive, the staff would create a
traditional video and/or color renderings showing what future development might look
like. Staff wants to have this done in time for the Southcenter50 activities and events.
Depending on final costs, the City may have to scale back some of the proposed uses for the
grant funds.
The City is required to provide a 50% match, which can include both cash and staff time (at
least 25% must be cash). In order to meet the grant requirements, the City would need to
provide $4,885 in a cash contribution. Thus, the total expenditure would be $24,425 ($19,540
from the Port and $4,885 from the City).
'The City of Seattle is not eligible to receive funds.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City is eligible to receive $19,540 from the Port of Seattle, but must provide $4,885 in match
funds to receive the funds. This grant was not included in the adopted 2017/2018 budget; thus a
budget amendment may be needed to account for the increase in expenditures. The total
expenditure will not exceed $24,425.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee approval to submit the grant application to the Port of Seattle.
ATTACHMENTS
• Port of Seattle Grant Application
• Port of Seattle Grant Information Sheet
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Port
of Seattle
Port of Seattle
Century Agenda
2017 Economic Development Partnership Program
City Application
City: City of Tukwila
Federal Tax Number: 91-6001519
Contact: Brandon Miles
Telephone: 206-431-3684
Fax: N/A
Email: Brandon.Miles@Tukwilawa.gov
Address: 6200 Southcenter Blvd
City, State, Zip: Tukwila, WA 98188
Website: Tukwilawa.gov
Declaration: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION
TO THE PORT OF SEATTLE IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Signature of Responsible Official:
Print or Type Name and Title:
Date:
DRAFT
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Submit application via email to:
ashcraft.t c portseaftle.orq
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Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program
2017 Funding Application
The Port of Seattle (POS) is implementing a cooperative economic development program to
help fund local economic development initiatives across King County. The program is designed
to support City specific economic development projects that create jobs, foster business growth,
and support the Port's business interests*.
Project Description and Budget
1. Summarize the project(s) or initiative(s) you plan to support through the economic
development partnership program. Please attach letter of support from Mayor of local
jurisdiction.
The City desires to use the Port funds for the development of marketing materials to help
promote the Southcenter and Tukwila International B (Tf Districts. The marketing
materials may include:
a. The creation of a one-page fact she e fe the TIB District The fact sheet will utilize
the same design and layout that wased in the creation of eight fact sheets in
2017, which were funded in part by tl Port's Economic Development Partnership
Grant. To prepare the one-page fact sheet, the City Will engage a" digital/marketing
firm to help with layout, messaging, and ph tograp iy. The City will also likely
purchase some data from online sources.
b. The TIB area of the City is also redeveloping ani significant opportunities will
present themselves in the daring year In 2016, grew King County Library opened
this year. Next year a new SHAG Development will open and HealthPoint is also in
the early sta
sessions
rendering
concepts a
non -profits, an
cente
eveloping
he Port g
of what
be used to
I agenci
also
completed several visioning
me of the funds to complete
could look like. These renderings and
"sell" the vision to potential developers,
ergoing a transition. By the end of the
er Pedestria Bridge will be open and by the end of March
2018 Was gt®n Place. the first high rise in Southcenter, will be open. The City has
seen significant reresty interested parties in developing in the area. The City does
have any good renderings car graphics that help promote the vision of the area.
The City would like develop marketing collateral to promote the Southcenter area,
this material may include a 3D video or 3D experience, basic video, and/or artist
renderings., The exact marketing materials developed will be contingent on the total
funds available and costs.
2. Outline project goals, related strategies, desired outcomes and timelines using the table
below (attach additional information if necessary):
Goals
ateclfes
Outcora
DeIiv
able
Create a one page data
sheet for TIB, to be
consistent with the
sheets designed this
year.
Engage
marketing/graphic
design firm.
Research key points to
be used on the sheet.
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300 copies and a digital
copy of the one sheet.
May 15, 2018
2017 Application for Funding • Port of Seattle ED Partnership Program
Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program
2017 Funding Application
Creation of renderings
and graphics showing
the potential future of
TIB.
Creation of marketing
materials for the
Southcenter area of the
City.
Photography
Work with City planners
to understand the
development potential
on TIB.
Engage qualified firm to
help design and create
the vision.
Work with City planners
to understand the
development potential of
the Southcenter area of
the City.
Obtain cost estimates to
do a 3D video or 3D
experience.
If 3D is cost prohibitive,
research doing a
standard video of the
potential.
Explore developing story
boards and other
renderings to help "sell"
the story of Southcenter
in the futre.
Color renderings of the
future of TIB.
Could include the
following, will be subject
to total funds obtained
for the project and total
costs:
1. 3D video or 3D
experience or 2D
video.
2. Storyboard and
other renderings
and marketing
materials to
show the future
of Southcenter.
3. Explain how your project benefits the Port and ties to POS business interests?
May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018
As the proposed funds will be used to help launch development in two neighborhoods adjacent
to SeaTac Airport. Both of the neighborhoods are posed to provide housing, jobs, and
commerce over the next 50 years. The project will help the City to promote both neighborhoods
to potential developers and investors, thus helping to bring in more investment into the region.
*Port business interests tie closely to the health of aviation, maritime/logistics, manufacturing and
construction/trades clusters. Tourism is another important industry to the Port.
4. Identify project budget and match funds using the table below
Total
Funds:
City Staff Time
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$4,885 (City of
Tukwila in-kind
staff match).
$4,885
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Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program
2017 Funding Application
Consultants, Printing, and
Photography
Note: The agreement with our
consultants will likely be an
inclusive, with professional
services, printing, and
photography included for one
price.
Research Reports
$19,540
0.00
$3,885 $23,425
$1,000
$1,000
Total:
$19,540
$9,770
$29,317
Note: The numbers provided are not to "exceed" numbers for the grant only. If the project
comes in below the estimates provided above, the City will reduce its reimbursement request
and match accordingly.
5. Please identify if you plan to use consultants, contractors or a non-profit to complete all or
part of the project. If known, please identify the firm or type of firm you plan to use.
The City will most likely use Hansen Belyea for the creation of the TIB fact sheet. Hansen
Belyea was the firm the City used for the creation of the City's 2017 "Business Recruitment
Collateral."
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Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there restrictions on the non -profits?
Non — profits would need to partner with a city.
Q: What is the definition of cities?
Cities eligible for the program are the 38 incorporated cities within King County, excluding the
City of Seattle
Q: Is the Port holding the applications to process?
No, applications will be reviewed as they are received
0: Does this have to be "new" monies or can the monies be "repurposed"?
City matching funds can be either "new "or "re -purposed" but Port funds cannot supplant city
allocations.
Ct: What is the nature of the agreement between the Port and City?
The agreement is a funding contract. Also, the City must demonstrate support from City
governing authority, either through resolution of support, letter of support, or project priority in
authorized city strategy. A sample agreement can be viewed on the Port of Seattle website.
httos://www.00rtseattle.org/Supporting-Our-CommunitylEconomic-Development/Pages/default.asox
Q: What if cities collaborate and pool funds for a regional project?
If two or more cities collaborate, the Port will contract with each city. Letters of participation
and support from all cities in the project should be included in the application submission.
Participating Cities may enter into agreements as necessary.
Q: What is the definition of tourism activities?
Publicizing, advertisement, or promotions that attract new visitors outside a 50 mile radius of
the community
Q: Are there criteria for projects that include green/sustainability or targeting target population, i.e.
disadvantaged?
No, the projects will be evaluated on their overall merit, alignment with the Port's business interests and
the Port's Century Agenda. http://www.portseattle.org/About/Commission/Pages/Centurv-Agenda.aspx
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Q: What is the requirement for project completion?
All projects funded by the Port must be completed, with deliverables submitted, no later than
June 1, 2018. Funded projects may be included as one component of a phased project.
Q: What is the requirement for project completion?
All projects funded by the Port must be completed, with deliverables submitted, no later than
June 1, 2018. Projects may be included as an element of a phased project.
Q: How will the Port funds be distributed?
The Port will reimburse eligible expenses as outlined in the Work Plan upon submittal of invoice
and expense documentation. Reimbursement request may be submitted monthly, or upon
project completion and deliverables per the contract.
Q: Are overhead/administration costs permitted as a part of managing the progran
Overhead and administrative costs should be minimal and may be included as match
requirement.
Q: What is the definition of capital expenditures?
Port funds cannot be used for capital expenses; this includes any construction costs, building
maintenance or repairs, furniture and equipment. Signage as part of a wayfinding or marketing
program is not considered a capital expense.
Q: Is there a limit on the number of grants which an entity can apply?
Port funds have been allocated on a per capita formula. Cities may decide to divide the funds in
multiple projects. In this case, clearly identify elements and costs for each separate project in
the application submission.
Q: What happens if not all the cities apply for the program? Does the funding available grow to the
other cities?
No, any funds not awarded will remain with the Port.
Q: Is this an on-going program?
This is the second year of the program. Ongoing funding is dependent on project quality,
outcomes, deliverables and Port of Seattle Commission budget authorization. The Port is on a
calendar year budget cycle.
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