PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      3b 
ACTION ITEM 
Date of Meeting    October 11, 2016 
DATE:    September 29, 2016 
TO:      Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:   David McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division 
SUBJECT:  Approve Port Economic Development Partnership Applications Round 3 
Amount of This Request:         $411,170 
Est. Total Project Cost:           $962,435 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to  execute Economic
Development Partnership Program contracts with the cities of Bothell, Burien, Carnation,
Covington, Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Milton, Newcastle, Renton, 
Sammamish, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Woodinville to implement local economic development
initiatives for a total amount not to exceed $411,170 as detailed below. 
SYNOPSIS 
The following cities have completed their partnership application and staff is recommending the
Port execute contracts with these jurisdictions.  Staff has reviewed each application and is
confident each local initiative is impactful and ties to Port business interests. This round of
applications brings the total of recommended partnership grants to 27 cities. There may be a
small number of cities that have indicated interest but have not yet submitted an application.
Staff continues to work with interested cities to encourage application submittals. 
Bothell - $25,410 
Develop a vision and comprehensive plan for the Canyon Park Technology area to support
business expansion and job growth. 
Burien - $48,810 
Design signage that creates a walkable multi-modal downtown environment to attract visitors,
new businesses and commercial development, as recommended in the city's Downtown Mobility
Study. 
Carnation - $5,000 
Support the "Savor Snoqualmie" marketing collaboration with cities of Snoqualmie and Duvall
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local artists.  Grant funds will be used for wayfinding signage and promotional materials for
Bounty Week 2017. 
Covington - $18,520 
Redesign city's website with an emphasis on economic development opportunities and business
services. 
Enumclaw - $11,140 
Provide small business workshops and training through Green River Community College for
light manufacturers. Promote visitors to Mount Rainier through collaboration with Visit Rainier,
Pierce County Visitors Bureau and Seattle Visitor and Convention Bureau with enhanced web
content and advertising. 
Kent - $65,000 
Execute a multi-level program to support and expand Kent's food entrepreneur business
community, working with the Food Innovation Network and Green River Community College's
Small Business Development Center. The program will provide below market rate commercial
kitchen incubator space and business training for food entrepreneurs.  Launch social enterprise
caf featuring international foods and hold 8-10 downtown pop-up dining events featuring
diverse cuisines. 
Maple Valley - $24,700 
Maple Valley has completed prior studies related to economic development. The Port grant will
enable the City to hire a consultant to review prior work and develop recommendations which
outlines and proposes roles, responsibilities and implementation strategies for economic
development as associated with the City's 2017/2018 budget. The recommendations will direct
the City toward a clearly defined future vision. 
Mercer Island - $23,480 
The City will develop and design wayfinding signs to direct visitors using the regional bike trail
to the town center which supports local business growth. 
Milton - $5,000 
The City of Milton acquired a piece of the Twin Towers and is pursuing installation of a 9/11
Memorial as a downtown enhancement and tourist attraction. The Port funds will be used to
mount the installation and design an interpretive exhibit.
Newcastle - $10,940 
Port funds will be used to support development of a new downtown plan, along with revised
development regulations and capital improvements program for transportation and amenity
improvements in the Downtown that address streets, public spaces, parking, and public facilities. 
Included will be a new concept plan and vision for Coal Creek Parkway as well as additional
motorized and non-motorized connectivity to support the development of a pedestrian-oriented
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neighborhoods. The planning process will also include an audit and a comprehensive revision of
the Downtown zoning regulations and design guidelines. 
Renton - $65,000 
Port funds will be used to support part of the community's overall branding and marketing
campaign which includes, implementation of a new website with a searchable land and building
inventory, GIS integration, economic data, and demographic profiles to promote commercial and
industrial sites in Renton. Port funds will also be used to develop collateral materials through
production of photography, video, print, audio and other digital media highlighting Renton's
business and industry, as well as promote downtown branding, including street banners, website 
upgrade and utility cabinet wraps. 
Sammamish - $49,980 
Port funds will be used as part of the City's Economic Development Scoping Analysis and
includes updating demographic and economic data, developing a factsheet for marketing, update
City's website to focus on business needs and developing recommendations and strategies to
attract and retain businesses. 
SeaTac - $27,650 
Design and redevelop the City's website to provide improved economic, demographic, zoning,
comprehensive plan and utility information which supports business expansion and attraction. 
Tukwila - $19,300 
Port funds will be used in combination with City funds and staff time to implement a business
attraction, recruitment and retention program which includes, acquiring updated demographic
and economic data, developing collateral materials, and updating the City's website.
Woodinville - $11,240 
Support growth and expansion of the wine industry by using surveys and focus groups to
identify specific interventions which could be made to bolster the wine industry and related
visitor experiences.  Identify and develop case studies of other areas that have successfully
developed the wine and tourism sectors as examples for Woodinville. 
BACKGROUND 
In June the Commission created a new economic development grant fund which provides 38 
King County cities per capita funding to advance local economic development throughout the
region. Annual grant funding is being provided on a $1 per capita formula with a maximum of
$65,000 while ensuring each city receives at least $5,000. 
The new grant fund is structured to drive meaningful outcomes: 
Provide some flexibility to define local economic development projects 
Tie to economic development (ideally the Century Agenda's although, not required) 
Require a 50 percent local match to ensure cities are also committed to project success 

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Port staff held three application workshops to promote the new program. Staff also connected 
with cities via email and responded to numerous questions from municipalities. The Port
established an August 1 application deadline for cities wanting to have their partnership
agreements considered at the August 23 Port Commission meeting. A September 1 deadline was
established for cities wanting to have their agreements considered at the September and October
Commission meetings.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION AND DETAIL 
The Port's new Port Economic Development Partnership Program grant program helps address 
the lack of economic development funding for local projects. The Port will also use this new
program to accomplish Century Agenda goals through purposeful economic development
partnerships with local cities. 
Project Objectives 
The Port Economic Development Partnership Program will help the Port advance regional
economic vitality through focused partnerships with King County cities. Grants will be made to
each city to pursue programs and projects that stimulate business development, job creation and
community revitalization. Each participating city may in turn contract with local nonprofits (ex.
Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Bureau, etc.) to carry out specific initiatives. Port Economic
Development Partnership Programs can be used to support the following economic development
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 
The Revised Code of Washington article 53.08.245 authorizes the Port to engage in economic
development programs. While RCW 53.08.245 specifically permits ports to engage with nonprofit
corporations in furtherance of such programs, it does not address Port engagement with
other governmental agencies. 
Another port district statute, RCW 53.08.240 (2) permits the Port to enter into contracts with
other municipal corporations (as well as counties, US government and State). The Interlocal
Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW, and specifically RCW 39.34.080, also permits such joint
activity. The general requirement is that in all the joint activities, the two agencies must be able
to exercise the same power separately as they intend to exercise jointly.  RCW 35.21.703
authorizes cities to enter into economic development programs. 

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These statutes allow the Port to make funds available to King County cities for the purpose of
advancing programs that are consistent with Port related/authorized activities. Contracts or
interlocal agreements will identify the specific obligations of each party (and the specific use of
the Port funds) to ensure that partnerships and initiatives pursued are appropriate.
Work Completed to Date 
Port staff has taken  multiple steps to implement the new Port Economic Development
Partnership Program grant program authorized in June: 
Publicized grant fund development and purpose 
Developed a simple four-page grant application 
Publicized and conducted three application workshops for cities and their partners 
Worked with Strategic Initiatives and Legal Department to develop model agreements
and resolutions each city would use to implement partnerships 
Answered numerous questions from partner cities about the program and 
Met one-on one with city staff. 
Schedule 
June 14          Commission Authorization 
June 14          Public information  about Port Economic Development  Partnership
Program made available 
June-July         Application workshops 
August through 
October 2016     Agreements negotiated and approved with King County Cities 
June 2016 through 
May 2017       Project implementation 
May 2017       Project evaluation 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
Budget Status and Source of Funds 
The Port Economic Development Partnership Program is a new initiative which is budgeted at a
cost of $962,435 to implement in 2016. The Port property tax levy will be used to support the
initial 2016 grant program.
Lifecycle Cost and Savings 
The Port Economic Development Partnership Program is anticipated to operate annually. It will
likely cost between $950,000 and $1,000,000 per year unless the Commission changes or
eliminates the program.


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STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES 
The Economic Development Partnership Program supports the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda
vision of adding 100,000 jobs through economic growth. Grant funds have been extended to 38 
city partners in King County in order to create a larger collaborative team effort working to
create middle class jobs within the region.  Through purposeful contracts with  local
governments, the Port is able to extend its economic development reach to all parts of King
County.
The Port Economic Development Partnership Program also honors the Port's commitment to
create economic opportunity for all, partner with surrounding communities, and promote social
responsibility. The new grant program can also help: 
Position the Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub 
Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway 
Promote small business growth and 
Anchor Puget Sound urban-industrial land use to prevent sprawl in less developed areas. 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
September 27, 2016  The Commission approved three city applications in the amount of
$132,350. 
August 23, 2016  The Commission approved nine city applications in the amount of
$294,335. 
June 14, 2016 - The Commission authorized the establishment of the Economic
Development Partnership Program. 







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