FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

 

Department:

Contact Person/Phone:

DOF Analyst/Phone:

Neighborhoods

Scott Minnix/684-0270

Cheryl Swab/684-8053

 

Legislation Title:  AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Neighborhoods; authorizing implementation of certain Neighborhood Matching Fund projects in 2007, and providing that 2007 appropriations for the Neighborhood Matching Subfund shall carry forward automatically to future budget years.

 

·        Summary of the Legislation:

This proposed legislation allocates funds for 24 projects in the 2007 Neighborhood Matching Fund Subfund (NMF) Large Projects Fund totaling $1,261,634.  While funds are already appropriated in the 2007 Adopted Budget, this ordinance allocates funds to 24 specific projects, and gives the Department authority to execute public works contracts, if appropriate.  There are $234,051 additional funds being reallocated from the 2003 Large Projects Fund that was awarded to projects but was not spent.  There are $102,423 additional funds from the 2004 Large Projects Fund balance not awarded.

 

·        Background:

The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) program was established in 1989 via Resolution 27709 to fund neighborhood-based projects initiated and directed by people who live or own/operate businesses in a Seattle neighborhood.  Projects include capital improvements, planning, organizing, and public school partnerships, all sponsored by a variety of neighborhood organizations including community councils, business organizations, school site councils or PTSA, other community groups, or ad hoc groups of neighbors.  Applicant groups are not required to have nonprofit status.  The program has two primary funds: the Large Projects Fund (for requests greater than $15,000) and the Small & Simple Projects Fund (for requests of $15,000 or less).

 

The Citywide Review Team (CRT), a group of 15 community volunteers from across the City, considers applications and makes recommendations for uses of the Large Projects Fund.  Award recommendations for Large Projects Fund projects require support of the Mayor and approval of the City Council.  This ordinance allocates funds for the Large Projects Fund projects in 2007 based on the recommendations of the CRT with concurrence by the Mayor.  This set of awards totals $1,598,108, and will be matched by nearly $3 million in community cash or in-kind donations.  Attachment 1:  2007 Large Projects Fund Award Recommendations provides a summary of the project descriptions, award amounts, and match values.

 

We will use $234,051 of the portion of the appropriation made in 2003 that was awarded to projects but not spent and carried forward by virtue of Ordinance 121271.  We will use $102,423 of the portion of the appropriation made in 2004 that was not awarded and was carried forward by virtue of Ordinance 121576.

 

·        Please check one of the following:

 

____    This legislation does not have any financial implications. (Stop here and delete the remainder of this document prior to saving and printing.)

 

__X__ This legislation has financial implications. (Please complete all relevant sections that follow.)

 

 

Appropriations: 

Fund Name and Number

Department

Budget Control Level*

2007

Appropriation

2008 Anticipated Appropriation

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

*See budget book to obtain the appropriate Budget Control Level for your department.

Notes:  $1,261,634 was appropriated to the NMF Large Projects Fund in the 2007 budget.  $234,051 comes from the 2003 Large Projects Fund that was awarded to projects but was not spent.  Ordinance 121271 specified that appropriations made from the Neighborhood Matching Subfund in 2003 shall not lapse and shall be carried over each year until fully expended, abandoned or reappropriated to other authorized activities.

$102,423 comes from the 2004 Large Projects Fund balance not awarded.  Ordinance 121576 specified that appropriations made from the Neighborhood Matching Subfdund in 2004 shall not lapse and shall be carried over each year until fully expended, abandoned or reappropriated to other authorized activities.  Parks Department direct costs total $49,049 and are included in the $1,598,108 total. 

 

Anticipated Revenue/Reimbursement: Resulting From This Legislation:

Fund Name and Number

Department

Revenue Source

2007

Revenue

2008

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: 

 

Total Regular Positions Created Or Abrogated Through This Legislation, Including FTE Impact: 

Position Title and Department*

Fund Name

Fund Number

Part-Time/ Full Time

2007

Positions

2007 FTE

2008 Positions**

2008 FTE**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*   List each position separately

** 2008 positions and FTE are total 2008 position changes resulting from this legislation, not incremental changes.  Therefore, under 2008, please be sure to include any continuing positions from 2007.

 

Notes:

 

·        Do positions sunset in the future?  (If yes, identify sunset date):

 

 

Spending/Cash Flow:

Fund Name and Number

Department

Budget Control Level*

2007

Expenditures

2008 Anticipated Expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

* See budget book to obtain the appropriate Budget Control Level for your department.

 

Notes:

 

·        What is the financial cost of not implementing the legislation?

By not implementing this legislation, the City would not be able to leverage non-City resources (including cash) valued at nearly $3 million provided by the community for these 24 projects.

 

·        What are the possible alternatives to the legislation that could achieve the same or similar objectives?  N/A

 

·        Is the legislation subject to public hearing requirements:  No

 

·        Other Issues:

Historically, Neighborhood Matching Fund awards have been made for specific, time-related projects.  These projects have a clear start and end date and are considered “done” upon completion.  For those projects that result in physical improvements to non-City or other publicly-owned property, the property owner (along with the neighborhood group) will share the responsibility of ongoing operations and maintenance costs.

 

Of the 24 projects recommended for funding in the 2007 Large Projects awards, 6 projects will generate a higher level of O&M costs for maintenance of City-owned park property, as follows:   

 

Project                                                                                                               O&M Costs

B07006 Pinehurst Shelter House Improvements                                                   $7,162/year

B07011 Habitat Enhancement at South Portage Bay                                          $15,979/year

B07022 Seattle Children’s PlayGarden Play Plaza                                               $6,381/year

B07025 Ballard Corners Park                                                                           $16,588/year

B07027 West Seattle Junction Plaza Development                                               $3,953/year

B07032 Denny Park Improvement                                                                      $7,250/year

 

 

NMF funds will not be used to cover these O&M costs; instead they will be paid for by the Parks Department as they are incurred in 2008.  These costs are ongoing.

 

 

Please list attachments to the fiscal note below:

 

Attachment 1:  2007 Large Projects Fund Award Recommendations

 

 

 

2007 Large Projects Fund Award Recommendations Attachment 1

Project Nbr                           Project                                                                                                                            Project   Pledged   NMF

                 District                 Manager     Project Name                                        Neighborhood Organization               NPI    Type                 Match                   Amount

    B07001    Northeast                Ruth           Bryant Elementary Playground Renovation  Ph I  Bryant Elementary PTSA                        No $165,000        *        $90,000

  Description:  This project implements planned improvements to the Bryant Elementary School Playground, including renovation of the

                   deteriorating grass field, establishment of a creative play space and revisions to the existing track.

    B07002    Southeast               Owens        Amy Yee Tennis Center Outdoor Courts           Tennis Center Advisory Council               No $369,000        *        $75,000

  Description:  To preserve the Center's accessibility to its ethnically and socio-economically diverse community, two new outdoor

                   courts will be constructed.  The new courts will enable the Center to increase the number of free youth clinics that it

                   currently offers thereby enhancing their outreach to low-income youth and youth of color; and will support tennis

                   programs offered at local high schools.

    B07003    Northeast                Ruth           University Heights Community Ctr Revitalization  University Heights Center for the             Yes $42,750        *        $59,438

                                                                                                                        Community Association

  Description:  A diverse coalition, led by the University Heights Center for the Community, will develop a plan for the acquisition,

                   redevelopment and long-term sustainability of the entire University Heights site.

    B07005    Northeast                Ruth           Laurelhurst Elementary Community Playground   Laurelhurst Elementary School Community   No $153,473        *        $90,000

                                                              Renovation                                            Playground Renovation Committee

  Description:  The goal of this project is to upgrade a few key components of the south playground at Laurelhurst School.  This project

                   will focus on purchasing construction documents, updating the Peace Garden, and obtaining and installing a play

                   structure.

    B07006    North                     Ruth           Pinehurst Shelter House Improvements            The Friends of Pinehurst Shelter House      No $65,100        *        $39,600

  Description:  This project proposes to provide physical improvements to the interior and exterior of the shelter house on Pinehurst

                   Playfield.

    B07008    Northeast                Ruth           Project Ravenna-Eckstein                            Friends of Ravenna Eckstein                  Yes   $100,000   *                           $50,000

  Description:  This project would replace the existing playground equipment and improve the surrounding playground/court areas at

                   the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center.

    B07010    Central                   Owens        Feed the Body, Teach the Soul                      Feed the Body, Teach the Soul                No $86,200        *        $43,100

  Description:  This project will provide a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast and after-school snack in conjunction with an educational

                   component featuring inspirational speakers, tutoring and a radio show.

    B07011    Northeast                Ruth           Habitat Enhancement at South Portage Bay       Friends of South Portage Bay                 Yes   $100,406   *                           $90,000

                                                                                                                        Reclamation/Montlake Waterfront Park

  Description:  This project will implement the completed Master Plan.  The site will be revegetated with native plants to provide a

                   wildlife habitat and promote education and recreation opportunities.

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* Proposed Match amount that has not been contracted

Project Nbr                           Project                                                                                                                            Project   Pledged   NMF

                 District                 Manager     Project Name                                        Neighborhood Organization               NPI    Type                 Match                   Amount

    B07012    Greater Duwamish     Moreno        Activating the South Park Action Agenda          South Park Area Redevelopment             Yes $82,100        *        $50,000

                                                                                                                        Committee

  Description:  This project will implement the South Park Action agenda through developing future community leaders, conducting a

                   multi-lingual communications campaign and conducting a community-based survey.

    B07013    Greater Duwamish     Moreno        River City Skatepark -Concrete                      Sea Mar Community Health Centers           No $215,698        *        $90,000

  Description:  This project will enhance the recreational opportunities for youth in South Park with the construction of the River City

                   Skatepark.    It will provide a youth-oriented facility in the heart of the community and create a vibrant public space out of

                   a derelict vacant lot.

    B07014    Greater Duwamish     Moreno        Beacon Hill Pedestrian Plaza                         El Centro de la Raza                            Yes $38,500        *        $28,875

  Description:  This project proposes to augment the SDOT budget for the creation of a pedestrian plaza in the block of Lander St

                   between 16th and 17th Ave S.

    B07016    Southwest              Moreno        Ercolini Site Neighborhood Park                     Friends of Ercolini Neighbor Park             Yes   $200,000   *                           $90,000

  Description:  This project will add to the current park development by enhancing the play areas and plaza with play equipment,

                   seating and other amenities.

    B07018    Magnolia/QA            Takekawa    Blaine School Playground and Landscaping       Catherine Blaine School PTA                   No $102,780        *        $73,807

                                                             Improvements

  Description:  This project seeks to enhance the school's main entrance area and playground.

    B07020    Lake Union              Eskelin        Wallingford Community Courtyard                   Wallingford Boys and Girls Club               No $38,135        *        $27,750

  Description:  This project will install a fence and courtyard that enhance the local community through access to outdoor space,

                   reducing graffiti and other vandalism.

    B07022    Southeast               Owens        Seattle Children's PlayGarden Play Plaza          Friends of the Seattle Children's               No $85,000        *        $76,500

                                                                                                                        PlayGarden

  Description:  This project will build an outdoor recreation facility, with a gardening theme, that will be accessible to children of all

                   abilities.

    B07024    East                      Lopez         Green Footprints in Arboretum Heights            Arboretum Heights Neighborhood             No $47,310        *        $28,893

                                                                                                                        Association

  Description:  This three-phase project seeks to reduce our ecological footprint while building neighborhood connections, both

                   literally and figuratively.

    B07025    Ballard                   Lopez         Ballard Corners Park                                  Friends of Ballard Corners Park               No $100,000        *        $75,000

  Description:  This project will construct a multi-purpose neighborhood park on the two adjacent lots between NW 62nd and 63rd St

                   on the west side of 17th Ave NW.

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* Proposed Match amount that has not been contracted

Project Nbr                           Project                                                                                                                            Project   Pledged   NMF

                 District                 Manager     Project Name                                        Neighborhood Organization               NPI    Type                 Match                   Amount

    B07026    Ballard                   Lopez         Salmon Bay Natural Area Phase I Construction   Groundswell Northwest                       Yes   $105,353   *                           $56,250

  Description:  This project will construct the first phase of improvements at the Salmon Bay Natural Area, building on the acquisition

                   and early vegetation management of the area funded in part through previous Neighborhood Matching Fund awards.

    B07027    Southwest              Moreno        West Seattle Junction Plaza Development         West Seattle Junction Association            No $300,000        *        $50,000

  Description:  This project seeks to design and construct an urban plaza for community benefit in the heart of the West Seattle

                   Junction business district.

    B07028    Southwest              Moreno        Gatewood Elementary's Operatn Imaginatn Ph 2 Gatewood Elementary School PTSA          No $69,084        *        $90,000

  Description:  Operation Imagination, a coalition of West Seattle neighbors, Gatewood parents and custodians of nature and local

                   history, propose to improve the existing playground and to restore the natural habitat of the central grounds and

                   periphery of Gatewood Elementary.

    B07029    Greater Duwamish     Moreno        Georgetown Riverview Restoration - Phase 3    Greater Duwamish District Council           Yes   $106,800   *                           $49,850

  Description:  This project will build on the first two phases of this project including making improvements to E Marginal/8th Avenue

                   intersection, bus stop, pavement striping and planter boxes.

    B07030    Lake Union              Eskelin        Colonnade Mountain Bike Course, Phase 2        Friends of Colonnade Trails                    No $99,998        *        $74,996

  Description:  This project seeks to complete the entire mountain bike trails project at the park.

    B07032    Lake Union              Eskelin        Denny Park Improvement                             Friends of Denny Park                          No $230,000        *        $75,000

  Description:  This project will move the Denny Park revitalization project forward into a new phase of design development and the

                   implementation of the vision to revitalize the park as a neighborhood gathering place.

    B07035    Southeast               Lopez         Raising Awareness and Creating Equity (RACE) Nonprofit Assistance Center                   No $50,000        *        $75,000

  Description:  This project will increase relationships, leadership and civic participation among people of color, including immigrant

                   and refugee communities in SE Seattle, create a training curriculum and build upon emerging work at NAC to more

                   effectively support racial justice work in Seattle.

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* Proposed Match amount that has not been contracted

 

            District Totals:                                  NMF Totals                     Neighborhood Planning Projects

                                                                             Match              NMF     Number of                     NMF

                                                       Projects        Amount         Amount        Projects                Amount

                                           Ballard            2           $205,353         $131,250                1                    $56,250

                                          Central            1            $86,200          $43,100                0                           $0

                                              East            1            $47,310          $28,893                0                           $0

                          Greater Duwamish            4           $443,098         $218,725                3                   $128,725

                                     Lake Union            3           $368,133         $177,746                0                           $0

                                   Magnolia/QA            1           $102,780          $73,807                0                           $0

                                             North            1            $65,100          $39,600                0                           $0

                                       Northeast            5           $561,629         $379,438                3                   $199,438

                                      Southeast            3           $504,000         $226,500                0                           $0

                                     Southwest            3           $569,084         $230,000                1                    $90,000

               Grand Total:                               24        $2,952,687       $1,549,059                8                   $474,413

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* Proposed Match amount that has not been contracted