Item No. 3c_supp 
Meeting Date: September 12, 2017 
Proposal to locate Tent City 5 on
Tsubota property 
September 12, 2017 


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Background 
November 2017  the City of Seattle's sanctioned encampment, Tent City 5, will reach its two-year limit in its
current location in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood. The City is looking for an alternative location to relocate
the encampment. 
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July 2017  Port Commission received correspondence from community stakeholders requesting the
Commission consider using Port property, specifically Tsubota, as a temporary relocation site for Tent City 5 
July 25, 2017  Port Commission Meeting testimony from Tent City 5 residents and supporters 
August 8, 2017  Port Commission Meeting Briefing from the City of Seattle and King County's on the
comprehensive approach to the region's homelessness crisis. The Commission directed Port staff to look into
how the Port can be helpful 
August 18, 2017  Tsubota Site Visit with the Port, City of Seattle, Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), and
Seattle Housing and Resource Effort (SHARE) 
September 6, 2017  Community Meeting 
September 12, 2017  Port Commission Meeting 
TIMELINE 
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Proposed Lease Agreement 
Key Elements: 
Lease agreement with the City of Seattle for a portion of the Tsubota property (1601 15th Avenue W) 
Less than 18,000 square feet of leased area 
The City shall use the Premises for the operation of Tent City 5, including the placement of up to 35
tiny structures and additional tents to accommodate up to 80 residents and their pets, if applicable. 
One year lease with an option to extend for one year 
Preparation of the site will be the responsibility of the City of Seattle 
Utilities will be provided by the City of Seattle (electricity, water, sewerage and drainage, recycling,
and garbage disposal and costs associated with providing these utility services) 
Portable toilets will be provided by the City of Seattle and the City may build shower facilities as
needed 

LEASE BETWEEN THE PORT OF SEATTLE & THE CITY OF SEATTLE 
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TSUBOTA PROPERTY: 1601 15th AVE W 
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Operations 
Highlights: 
The City of Seattle has a contract with LIHI authorized to oversee and manage the encampment
including administering the operating funds for encampments 
SHARE is the organization that was selected by the City of Seattle to manage Tent City 5 
Residents of the Tent City 5 form governing body that is responsible for site security, resident
identification and donations management 
They enforce SHARE's Code of Conduct which prohibits alcohol and drugs coming into the
encampment or bringing in weapons, fighting, abuse of any kind, littering or disturbing
neighbors 

PORT CITY OF SEATTLE LIHI SHARE 
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Operations 
Tent City 5 has a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) that meets monthly to review camp
operations, needs, and ensure that the camp operators and social service providers are adequately
addressing all community concerns and complaints 
Seattle Police Department will be the primary first responders for all reported crimes and incidents
that occur in the area 



SAFE & SECURE 
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Stakeholder Outreach 
Two Commission Meetings (July 25, 2017 and August 8, 2017) 
Community Meeting (September 6, 2017) 
Notifications to key stakeholders inviting them to the Community Meeting 
Neighborhood 
Businesses 
Industrial 
Port tenants/customers 
Elected Officials 
Local Neighborhood news/blogs 
Additional City of Seattle Community Meetings , if site is selected 


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