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Home My WebLink About08-01-2016 City Council Agenda Modification (PDF Only) * __ / CITY OF c WASHINGTON TO: Members of the City Council Mayor Backus Department Directors FROM: Danielle Daskam, City Clerk SUBJECT: Agenda Modification DATE: August 1, 2016 The August 1, 2016, City Council meeting agenda is modified to include the following item: Xl. RESOLUTIONS B. Resolution No, 5245* A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing and supporting its grant funding application to the Port of Seattle for Economic Development Partnership Program funds RESOLUTION NO. 5 2 4 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING ITS GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE PORT OF SEATTLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle has authorized a new Economic Development Partnership Program to support local economic development activities; and WHEREAS, more than $962,000 in matching funds is available to King County cities; and WHEREAS, if its application is approved, the City of Auburn would receive $65,000, for the following eligible activities: business recruitment initiatives designed to attract new companies to a region or city; small business development (including incubator/accelerator projects); industry retention and expansion assistance (ex. Maritime, Aerospace, etc.); tourism development; downtown revitalization; commercial or industrial property development; and other community or economic development projects that support new investment and job creation; and cities may collaborate or aggregate regionally to enhance impact. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Auburn City Council authorizes and supports the City's application to the Port of Seattle for 2016 Economic Development Partnership Program grant funds and has made this project a priority. Resolution No. 5245 July 19, 2016 Page 1 of 3 Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. Dated and Signed this day of , 2016. CITY OF AUBURN NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskem, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: / t gel B. H id, City Forney Resolution No. 5245 July 19, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Porto ' of Seattle- Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program The Port of Seattle is establishing a cooperative economic development fund for King County cities that advances the Port's Century Agenda, promotes the creation of middle class jobs, and supports local community economic development activities. The matching grant program fosters effective economic development partnerships that stimulate region-wide prosperity. Eligible Activities: • Business recruitment initiatives designed to attract new companies to King County • Small business development, including disadvantaged business assistance projects • Industry retention and expansion assistance (ex. Maritime, Aerospace, etc.) • Tourism development including collateral, advertising, and publications to attract destination visitors to increase tourism expenditures • Downtown revitalization • Commercial or industrial property development • Other community or economic development projects that tie to Port business interests' Program Guidelines: • The awards are available to 38 cities in King County, based on $1 per capita formula. • Awards are capped at $65,000 with a minimum of$5,000 for small cities. • A 50 percent local match and a resolution of support/priority from the local jurisdiction is required. • Funds cannot be used in capital projects. • Cities may contract with local non-profits to deliver projects or manage initiatives. • Cities may collaborate or aggregate regionally to enhance impact or outcomes. • Projects should align with city's economic development strategy and support the Port's Century Agenda or business interests. • Specific deliverables and costs must be identified and documented. • Port funds will be released on a cost reimbursement basis with documentation. • Cities are strongly encouraged to discuss proposed projects/uses of funds with Port of Seattle staff early in concept. The Port will accept applications during July and August 2016. All projects must have approval and be under contract no later than mid- September. Questions or further detail, contact: Susan Chamberlain at Chamberlain.s(a�portseattle,orq * Port business interests tie to the health of aviation, maritime/logistics, manufacturing and construction/trades clusters. Tourism is another important industry to the Port. Page 1 of 1 Economic Development The Port's Economic Development Division is responsible for spurring our regional economy, sustaining and creating family-wage jobs by supporting small businesses, workforce development, tourism and leveraging real estate development to create jobs. The Port owns property in King County that can be developed to provide jobs for thousands of people. Our Real Estate Strategic Plan is being prepared and will provide a roadmap to maximize the benefits and build regional prosperity. Economic development partnership program The Port of Seattle has authorized a new Economic Development Partnership Program to support local community economic development activities. More than $962,000 is available to cities in King County as matching funds. Based on population, each city would receive between $5,000 and $65,000 For the following eligible activities: • Business recruitment initiatives designed to attract new companies to a region or city • Small business development (including incubator/accelerator projects) • Industry retention and expansion assistance (ex. Maritime, Aerospace, etc.) • Tourism development • Downtown revitalization • Commercial or industrial property development • Other community or economic development projects that support new investment and job creation • Cities may collaborate or aggregate regionally to enhance impact Applying for the partnership program To apply for the program, please read the program guidelines and eligible activities carefully and attend a workshop if you are able. Then, complete an application form and return it to application@portseattle.org. The Port will accept applications during July and August 2016. All projects must have approval and be under contract no later than mid-September. • Partnership program guidelines and eligible activities • Partnership program application form • Sample contract Please email Susan Chamberlain at chamberlains@portseattle.org with any questions you have about the program. Select this link to read FAQs about the partnership program. Workshops Workshops will be held in July to help cities further understand the use of the funds, best practices, and ways to maximize its uses. July 13 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-121 (first floor) 450 110th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Port of Seattle staff held workshops for cities in King County to share information about the Port's new Economic Development Partnership Program developed to support local community economic development activities- More than $962,000 is available as matching funds to the 38 cities of King County. Depending upon its population, each city would receive from $5,000 and $65,000. The funds will be used to support small businesses in growth, job creation, expansion, retention and recruitment. Porto ' of Seattle Port of Seattle Century Agenda 2016 Economic Development Partnership Program City Application City: Auburn, WA Federal Tax Number: 91-6001228 Contact: Douglas Lein, Economic Development Manager Telephone: 253-804-3101 Fax: 253-288-3132 Email: dlein@auburnwa.gov Address: 25 West Main Street City, State, Zip: Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Website: www.auburnwa.gov & www.ipzauburn.com 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: Douglas Lein, Economic Development Manager Date: Submit application via email to: application(a�portseattle.orq Page 1 of 5 2016 Application for Funding • Port of Seattle ED Partnership Program Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program 2016 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 resolution of support from local jurisdiction. The City of Auburn is strongly positioned to support the Port of Seattle's business interests; from increased job and business opportunities, to workforce training and tourism. Auburn has an engaged local government who sees value in the collaboration with regional partnerships for the better of the whole; and would like to use this grant to implement objectives that met both the City's and the Port of Seattle's goals. The City of Auburn has undertaken a $250,000 project to create a sustainable 10-year economic development strategic plan. Although the final draft of the plan will not be adopted until the fall of this year, it has overwhelming support and is gaining momentum. The plan incorporates elements of economic development from delivery and product, to tourism and marketing. Some aspects of the plan can be implemented today if correctly supported (i.e. use of Innovation Partnership Zone), while other elements will need to be fully funded (i.e. catalyst project) and achieved over the next 10 years. Funds from the Port would be used to achieve the following: Further local commercialization through the development of a business-to-business (B2B) supply chain database, continued networking activities to foster relationships between education, workforce development and local businesses. As well as programing to assist micro-business support and incubation activities. Matching funds of $65,000 from the City will go to support staff for implementation of the above stated activities. 2. Outline project goals, related strategies, desired outcomes and timelines using the table below (attach additional information if necessary): Goals: Strategies: Outcomes: Timelines: 1) Development of a The City would achieve »Develop a searchable 12/31/2016 secure cloud network, to this by leveraging database to be used for be used as a platform internal IT staff to create business licensing for connecting business a searchable database, renewal and to compile with business, and enhance the company details. innovation and research. existing business »Launch a branding 12/31/16 licensing renewal plan and work with requirements; which businesses to enhance would enable awareness and use of businesses to self-report the system. on their services and Compile a narrative products. This would based on user feedback 03/31/17 also require boots on the (success stories, ground to work with roadblocks, Page 2 of 5 2016 Application for Funding • Port of Seattle ED Partnership Program Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program 2016 Funding Application businesses and opportunities, showcase the improvements). database's capabilities of problem-solving a company's need (whether it be product, materials, resources, information, etc.). The goal is to keep the dollars local, make a strong/sustainable ecosystem by using a grass roots approach, rather than a Google/broad-brush approach. 2) Create synergy Staff in this role would Develop a strong 03/31/2017 among existing entities, activate and/or engage network of existing capitalize on existing resources (i.e. entities, local business relationships, and Auburn's Innovation leaders and regional respond to each other's Partnership Zone, real-estate needs in ways that are Auburn Tourism Board, brokers/developers with innovative, enable Auburn Downtown the intention of business growth, and Association, and the accelerating and support visitation to the Auburn Area Chamber fostering; investment, Pacific Northwest. of Commerce), to merge job creation, and messaging and tourism. combined efforts in order to foster awareness, spur business and job growth, and help showcase the Pacific Northwest as a notable destination for both business and pleasure. Page 3 of 5 2016 Application for Funding • Port of Seattle ED Partnership Program Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program 2016 Funding Application 3. Explain how your project benefits the Port and ties to POS business interests? Auburn recognizes it is part of a larger economic ecosystem that offers a unique place that supports the creation and sustainability of jobs. Whether you view Auburn through a lens of its geographic logistical assets, supply chain connectability, or workforce development opportunities; Auburn is emerging and positioned to support the Port's business interests. By strengthening Auburn's economic environment, the Port of Seattle increases the landscape and resources in which they can use to achieve their regional initiatives and strategic objectives. `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: Category;: Port of Seattle Matching Total Funds_ Funds: Fundsc Example: Staffing $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Activities would be assigned to a combination of departments within the city (Economic Development, IT, Planning/Business Licensing), and would require the addition of temporary/administrative help at certain points in the process. Example: Consultants Example: Goods and Services $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 Development of a secure B-to-B cloud network. Example: Marketing 5. If you plan to use consultants or contractors to complete all or part of the project, please identify the firm or type of firm you plan to hire for this project. Page 4 of 5 2016 Application for Funding • Pod of Seattle ED Partnership Program Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program 2016 Funding Application Page 5 of 5 2016 Application for Funding Pod of Seattle ED Partnership Program