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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13RESOLUTION NO. 02 -13 WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles desires to adopt procedures and policies regarding Waterfront and Transportation Improvement; and WHEREAS, for the efficient management of application of the policies and procedures for this Plan, the City Council has determined it best to appoint an authorized representative on behalf of the City of Port Angeles to implement the Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The City of Port Angeles adopts the Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP) Sponsorship Policy as set forth in the attached Exhibit A (the Policy). Section 2. The City Council authorizes the Director of Community and Economic Development (the Director) to implement the Policy in consultation with the Director of Parks and Recreation. Section 3. The Director is further authorized to adopt procedures, forms, and methods as he finds most efficient to implement the Policy. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said ATTEST: A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting the Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP) Sponsorship Policy and Procedures. Council held on the L[' day of February, 2013. OVIyiteca-apatitj Ja ,hsa Hurd, City Clerk G \LEGAL \a ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS\RESOLUTIONS 2013 \02 WTIP 02 12 13 wpd Cherie Kidd, Ma or VEDASTOF M: William E. Bloor, City Attorney Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP) Sponsorship Policy Introduction The Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP) is one of the City's priority projects. It encompasses over 10 capital projects that combine to reinvent the City's international corridors through a comprehensive wayfinding system, entryway monuments, alternative transportation options, and a redeveloped downtown waterfront. As part of the waterfront piece of the project, a number of infrastructure, art, landscape, and design elements have been identified as features the community may sponsor. Most notably, the WTIP's West End Park includes a diverse elements designed to engage the community. The City wants to encourage private businesses, individuals, and corporations to sponsor specific features to be developed as part of the Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP). This is the phase given priority for sponsorship. Purpose This policy sets specific guidelines that direct the Department of Community and Economic Development to establish, implement, and administer a sponsorship program for specific features to be developed as part of the WTIP. This policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for private businesses, individuals, and corporations to sponsor WTIP elements because sponsorships effectively generate resources that support urban redevelopment and the creation of public spaces. Sponsor Criteria Sponsor must: Exhibit A Enter into a City of Port Angeles sponsorship agreement Support Port Angeles in constructing the WTIP in accordance with City of Port Angeles Council adopted plan Understand the City of Port Angeles will place the name of business, individual, or corporation and their sponsorship level on a sponsorship wall with the names of the other sponsors and not on the item or location sponsored. The City will not include advertising materials or information on the sponsorship wall. Acknowledge that sponsor has no special input into the design or details of the item sponsored other than as a member of the public. Sponsorship does not confer any ownership or proprietary interest in any part of the WTIP. The City will not accept sponsorships from the following: Businesses, individuals, or corporations whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, marijuana, or pornography; Religious or political organizations; Adult entertainment business as defined in PAMC 17.05.020 Businesses, individuals, or corporations indebted to the City of Port Angeles for pass due utility payments, fines, or other legal obligations Businesses, individuals, or corporations who anticipate preferential treatment when doing business with the City in exchange for the sponsorship Businesses, individuals, or corporations requiring significant design changes to the WTIP in exchange for the sponsorship Businesses, individuals, or corporations who suggest the City endorses their products or services because of the sponsorship Example Sponsorship Categories Beach Builders: $20,000 Creation of pocket beaches and restoring natural processes along the shoreline are major components within the West End Park site. Sponsorship under this category will go towards beach construction and shoreline restoration. Green Supporters: $10,000 $20,000 The park is designed to not only be environmentally sustainable, but to provide a precedence for future ecologically responsible developments. This category of sponsorship will support sustainable efforts within the park including windspires, green roofs, raingardens, and stormwater infrastructure. Points of Light: $5,000 $10,000 Points of Light is the adopted theme of the waterfront plan and was developed as a way of stimulating seasonal and nighttime use of the downtown waterfront. Sponsorship in this category will go towards the provision of intricate lighting infrastructure including lighted bollards, pedestrian lights, and a light beacon feature. Blue Backers: $2,500 $5,000 Providing access to water on site is a major goal of the West End Park. With children in mind, providing an area to splash around in as well as facilities to make the site user friendly is the focus of this category of sponsorship. Specific features include a water spray plaza area, a public restroom, and pump facility. Seed Planters: $1,000 $2,500 Exhibit A The West End Park is designed specifically to help bridge the gap between the more urban hardscape along Railroad Avenue to the east and the more natural landscape of the Valley Creek Estuary to the west. The landscaping of the park focuses on native as well as restorative features with aesthetic qualities to promote use. Seed planter sponsorships will go towards the 1 -5 Path Finders: $500 $1,000 Responsibility: Recognition: Applying: park's trees including the Mutsu Sister -City Friendship Grove, as well as native shoreline and restorative plantings. Exhibit A The West End Park is designed to be a destination for recreation and passive enjoyment. Infrastructure will support long term use and accommodate pedestrian and other non motorized uses, including continuing the regionally- significant Olympic Discovery Trail. Specific features of this category of sponsorship is for site furnishing features including benches, bike racks, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, and artist- designed trail markers. Sustaining Friends: $1,000 The long -term vitality of the park is an important component of its future success. As a major community investment, ongoing maintenance and upkeep will be necessary. Sustaining Friends sponsors will devoted to maintenance and repair work. Additional categories will be explored based on interest and demand. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is authorized to develop sponsorship agreements consistent with this policy in consultation with the Director of Parks and Recreation. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is authorized to enter into sponsorship agreements pursuant to this policy. The DCED will consult with oversight committees, such as the Port Angeles Forward Committee or Parks Board whatever its name is, on aspects of sponsorship that might have an impact on their operation or programs. Acknowledgement of sponsors will be displayed on a sponsorship plaque displayed at a predetermined location within the Park. The type, location, size, design, and content will part of the entire park design. Specific display of sponsor recognition will be a standard design specified in the sponsorship agreement. Any additional or future changes to sponsor recognition requests shall require approval from the Director of DCED. Complete the West End Park Sponsorship Form and submit to the City of Port Angeles Department of Community and Economic Development for review.