Item No. 7a_supp 
Meeting Date:   June 12, 2018 
Economic Development
Partnership Grant Program 
Advancing local economic development throughout King County 



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Cooperative Program 
King County cities receive
funding to advance local
economic development
throughout the region.
Annual grant funding
provided on a $1 per capita
formula: 
Grants capped at $65,000 
Smallest cities receive a
minimum of $5,000 
Advancing Local Economic Development Partnerships Throughout the Region 
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Eligible Activities 
Business recruitment initiatives designed to attract new
companies to a region or city; 
Small business development (including incubator/accelerator
projects); 
Tourism development; 
Industry retention and expansion assistance (ex. Maritime) 
Downtown revitalization; 
Commercial or industrial property development; and 
Other community or economic development projects that
support new investment and job creation. 
Projects Need to Tie to Port Business Interests 
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City of Enumclaw 
2018 Grant Will Support:
Business recruitment  
increase in stability of retail
businesses and reduced
number of vacant storefronts. 
Implement Downtown
revitalization program 
Sunset Shines Marketing
Campaign  support public art
installations and tactical place
making activities. 

Downtown Revitalization & Seasonal Tourism Promotion 
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An Important and Effective Partnership 
Initial Results are Favorable 
Cities are willing to report on longer
term results 
Cities do not have the resources to
implement these initiatives. In many
cases local governments are now able
to take on longer term development
projects (ex. Des Moines) 
This partnership is an effective way to
advance the Port's Century Agenda and
business interests 
Leveraging Port Resources to Promote Regional Development 
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Tim Dutter 
Manager, Economic Development 
A) Tourism and Branding 
B)  Chamber University Workshops 
C)  Startup 425 Workshops and Mobile World
Congress 
D) Economic Development Website
Enhancement 
E)  WA Innovation Partnership Zone: Sports
Medicine 
PORT GRANT 2018

AGENDA BILL 7522: CREATING THE VISIT
ISSAQUAH ORGANIZATION 
Agenda Bill 7522 was initiated by council in December of 2017 to create
a new Destination Marketing Organization 
Agenda Bill 7522 passed by Council on May 7th, 2018 
Staff directed to file the Articles of Incorporation 
ED to lead Branding Campaign in alignment with the Chamber of
Commerce, City of Issaquah and Downtown Issaquah Association.
Port of Seattle: $11,500 
City of Issaquah: $50,000 
Alternative: LTAC to conduct wayfinding placement study.

CHAMBER
UNIVERSITY
WORKSHOPS
SERIES: CREATE
BUZZ 2018 
PORT: $7,000 
CHAMBER: $3,500

STARTUP 425 
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 
technology companies that are interested in exploring The Global Passport program will focus on mobile
sales in Europe. 
Selected startups will take part in a series of export
training workshops and then join a delegation at
4YFN, the startup hall at Mobile World Congress. 
Mobile World Congress gives you access to over
100,000 technology professionals over the week and
2,000 companies that will define the future of mobile. 
Port of Seattle: $3,000 
City of Issaquah: $1,500

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE: 
Building a data center 
Updating ECONOMIC profile 
Updating business financing, licensing, permitting content 
Port of Seattle: $3,000 
City of Issaquah: $1,500

SPORTS MEDICINE:
INNOVATION
PARTNERSHIP ZONE 
Awarded contract to host a regional or
national Sports Medicine Conference
City award for fiscal year 2019 (July 1,
2018  June 30, 2019) is $48,500. 
FY19 
COMMERCE Funds                           $48,500 
Local Matching Resources Required                12,125 

TOTAL BUDGET                               $60,625

Nancy Ousley 
Assistant City Manager

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT IN KENMORE 
Business Registration 
FindKenmore.org Business Directory
Kenmore Business Alliance and Business Events
Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce
Kenmore Business Incubator 
Port of Seattle/City Funded Business Acceleration Training 
2018: City of Kenmore Economic Development Strategy Update 

Association of Washington Cities Municipal Excellence Award

PORT OF SEATTLE GRANT PROJECTS
2017 
Grant Amount: $22,320 

Business Acceleration Training 

Brew Row Promotion: Street Banners and Trail Signage 

Commercial Development Capacity Update & Marketing

BUSINESS ACCELERATION TRAINING 
17 businesses in 2- six week series (Fall 2017 & Winter 2018) 
38 businesses total in 2 years

BREW ROW PROMOTION

Wayfinding Project
S 188th & S 200th Street Corridors 
- City of SeaTac - 
June 12, 2018 
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting 

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FOCUS AREAS 
South 188th Street 
South 200th Street 



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THE PROBLEM 
Airport bound travelers and visitors driving through
residential neighborhoods in search of the airport 
What happens NOW 
Exiting I-5 from both directions at S 188th Street 
Turn onto Military Rd and other streets 
Drive around "lost" 
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SOME POSSIBLE CONFUSION FROM THE I-5 N
SIGN 



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OBJECTIVE 
NOT changing current designated airport access routes 



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SOLUTION 
"Simple" Wayfinding Project  Practical Signage 
Help travelers find their way to: 
Airport 
Hotels/Motels 
Food 
Other Visitor Services 
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PROPOSED SIGN DESIGNS - 1 



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Results 
Improved Traveler / Visitor / User - Experience 
Improved Local Residents' Experience 
Better Overall "Sense of Place" 


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A Niche Marketing Campaign

YEAR 1 
Formulated Specific Site Location Criteria based upon City's
Economic Development Strategy and Targeted Industries to
attract companies engaged in International trade or relations 
that do not need to be adjacent to maritime or airport facilities. 
Formulated and produced marketing materials including 
video production. 
Identified and contacted by direct mail campaign 400 companies
and non-profits in the Northwest that are engaged and growing
in International Trade or in International Relations.

Identified and contacted by direct mail campaign over 50 R.E. 
Brokerage firms in Washington, specifically those with listings 
in Federal Way. 
Identification of Existing Businesses in Federal Way engaged 
in International Trade and Relations and Initiated Business 
Retention  Calls  on  organizations  such  as  World  Vision, 
Tommy  Bahama,  Finish-based  Valmet  (manufacturer)  and 
Pacific Seafood

YEAR 2 
Identify and contact by direct mail campaign 400 companies and
non-profits in the Western U.S. specifically California that are
engaged and growing in International Trade or in International
Relations. 
Mayor/Staff and Consultant face-to-face visit with selected
businesses and non-profits. 
Formulate and present meeting with Consulates Association of
Washington to discuss opportunities. 
Update Website to Enhance Marketing Information on Federal
Way.

OUTCOMES

Recruitment/Jobs and Enhancement of Tax Base 
o Korean Broadcasting System, Office and Operations for Washington 
o Cogent (Global Data Systems Provider) 
o London Aviation Services (Aircraft Insurance) 
Foreign Direct Investment 
o  Hynes Development 
Formulation of Network with Consulates Association of Washington 
Consistent Message on International Activity with Port (Century Agenda) 
Prepared for Tomorrow (Inclusiveness)

Evergreen District

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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. 
Partnership with King County Cities 
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Partnership Program Grant Amounts 
Algona             $ 5,000   Federal Way      $ 65,000   North Bend     $ 6,570 
Auburn (part)       $ 65,000   Hunts Point       $ 5,000   Pacific (part)    $ 6,835 
Beaux Arts Village  $ 5,000   Issaquah          $ 34,590   Redmond       $ 60,560 
Bellevue            $ 65,000   Kenmore          $ 22,320   Renton         $ 65,000 
Black Diamond     $ 5,000   Kent             $ 65,000  Sammamish    $ 61,250 
Bothell (part)       $ 26,590   Kirkland           $ 65,000   SeaTac          $ 27,810 
Burien             $ 50,000   Lake Forest Park  $ 12,940   Shoreline       $ 54,990 
Carnation          $ 5,000   Maple Valley      $ 24,790   Skykomish      $ 5,000 
Clyde Hill            $ 5,000   Medina            $ 5,000   Snoqualmie     $ 13,110  34
Covington          $ 18,750   Mercer Island     $ 23,660   Tukwila         $ 19,540 
Des Moines        $ 30,570   Milton (part)      $ 5,000   Woodinville     $ 11,570 
Duvall              $ 7,425   Newcastle        $ 11,090   Yarrow Point    $ 5,000 
Enumclaw (part)    $ 11,410   Normandy Park   $ 6,540

Timelines 
June  - Program Kickoff
August 1st  All questions from Cities submitted to POS 
July 15  Aug 15th Applications Submitted to POS 
August - Application review POS 
September 2017  Agreements negotiated and approved with Cities 
September 2017 to October 2018  Project implementation 
November 2018  Project evaluation* 

*Extended to November 2018 per input from cities to harmonize w/ annual budget cycles 
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