11a. Memo
Seattle Aquarium Strategic Relationship Presentation
COMMISSION AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item No. 11a BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting September 27, 2022 DATE: September 15, 2022 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Mike Merritt, Senior Policy Director David Yeaworth, Commission Office Strategic Advisor SUBJECT: Port-Aquarium Strategic Relationship EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2021 the Port of Seattle Commission voted to contribute $5 million to the Seattle Aquarium as a means of 1) developing a “strategic relationship” 2) helping to fund the forthcoming Ocean Pavilion, and 3) to create a marine-focused exhibit in the Pavilion. The order also asked that the Executive Director forge a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Port and the Aquarium to create a framework for the relationship and distribution of funds. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The MOU has been executed by both parties. Key highlights in it include: Work Group The Aquarium and Port will establish a work group with representatives from both parties to investigate opportunities for the two institutions to collaborate. The current list of potential topics is: 1) Tourism and other economic development 2) Sustainability 3) Marine habitat conservation and restoration including underwater acoustics, kelp research, and killer whale research 4) Workforce development 5) Equity, diversity, and inclusion Biennial Work Plans The Work Group will create and implement two-year work plans on matters of common interest related to both parties’ missions and values. Projects within the workplan may and will likely include: Template revised April 12, 2018. COMMISSION AGENDA – Briefing Item No. 11a Page 2 of 3 Meeting Date: September 27, 2022 1) Events 2) Promotional materials 3) Community outreach 4) Job fairs 5) Staff- and volunteer-trainings 6) Placemaking and signage Marine Exhibit Once open in 2024, the Ocean Pavilion will contain an exhibit titled ‘The Port Sound Walk,’ which will provide visitors with an audio experience of underwater life and a display of port-related jobs. An ad hoc advisory committee of Port leadership has been meeting with staff from the Aquarium and the Aquarium’s exhibit designer, Thinc Design, since March 2022, to envision the exhibit. The Commission will receive a briefing from the Aquarium, Thinc Design, and Port staff on September 27, 2022, regarding ‘The Port Sound Walk,’ the MOU, plans for forming the Work Group, and creating and implementing the inaugural biennial work plan. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION The Port and the Aquarium have agreed to the payment and deliverable schedule below. The parties may agree to an updated schedule by written amendment. DELIVERABLE LUMP SUM INVOICE SUBMITTAL AND DELIVERABLE DUE DATE Project Progress Report $100,000 After MOU Execution Project Progress Report $1,000,000 January 1, 2023 Project Progress Report $1,000,000 January 1, 2024 Final Project Report and $900,000 After Project completion and Notice of Completion of the opening of the Ocean Pavilion Project and marine-focused exhibit highlighting the Port’s programs Progress Report $1,000,000 January 1, 2026 Final Progress Report $1,000,000 Prior to the expiration of the MOU in 2027 ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING (1) Port-Aquarium Strategic Relationship Slide Deck (2) Port Sound Walk Exhibit Slide Deck (3) Port-Aquarium Strategic Relationship Memorandum of Understanding (4) Commission Order 2021-13 Template revised September 22, 2016. COMMISSION AGENDA – Briefing Item No. 11a Page 3 of 3 Meeting Date: September 27, 2022 PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS November 16, 2021—The Commission passed Order 2021-13 directing the ED to forge an MOU between the Port and the Aquarium to create a framework for the strategic relationship and distribution of funds. Template revised September 22, 2016.
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