Facilities Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study

About

The City of Tukwila is developing a long-term plan for City facilities, called the Facilities Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study. This is the first comprehensive study of all of the City’s major facilities, such as fire stations, maintenance shops and other public buildings. Just as we plan for population growth through our Comprehensive Plan, or major construction efforts through our Capital Improvement Plan, facilities planning allows us to meet our responsibility to ensure the long-term provisions of city services.

Why a plan for facilities?

Some of the City’s facilities are nearing the end of their useful lives. In addition, some that support the City’s core and emergency response functions are on soils prone to liquefaction in a seismic event, which puts them at risk of failure during an earthquake. The last major investment in facilities to support core city functions was nearly 40 years ago. Since then, the city has grown substantially, and the way it does business has changed dramatically over the last four decades.

Before investing in existing facilities, the City wishes to reassess its needs and the suitability of its current buildings, as well as better understand its long term needs. This study will guide future investment in City facilities.

The Process

The City is currently in phase three of a four-phase effort, which consists of:

Draft Analysis Materials

All materials below are draft documents and were produced for the planning process. No decisions have been made.

Phase 1 Council Work Session

January 13, 2014

• Phase 1 Council Agenda
• Phase 1 Council Presentation
• Phase 1 Space Needs Summary

 

 Phase 2 Council Check In

April 14, 2014

• Phase 2 Council Check in  

 

Phase 2 Council Work Session

May 12, 2014

• Phase 2 Council Agenda
• Phase 2 Council Presentation
• Phase 2 Facility Assessment

 

Phase 3 Council Work Session

December 15, 2014

• Phase 3 Council Agenda
• Phase 3 Council Presentation
• Phase 3 Facility Improvement Alternatives

 

Phase 4 Update and Discussion

June 22, 2015 – City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

• Phase 4 City Council Presentation
• Phase 4 Funding and Phasing Overview

 

August 19, 2015 – Steering Committee Meeting

• Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
• Facilities Financing and Funding Options
• Option A
• Option B

 

November 18, 2015 – Steering Committee Meeting

• Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
• DRAFT Facilities Plan For Essential Government Services 2015-2040 (1 Page)
• DRAFT Facilities Plan For Essential Government Services 2015-2040
• Funding and Phasing Decision Tree

 

December 14, 2015 – City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

• Informational Memorandum – Steering Committee Recommendation
• Phase 4 Steering Committee Recommendations Presentation
• Executive Summary – Investing in Tukwila: Essential Government Services Facilities Plan 2015-2040 DRAFT
• Investing in Tukwila: Essential Government Services Facilities Plan 2015-2040 DRAFT
  • Appendix A: Tukwila Current and Future Space Needs
  • Appendix B: Tukwila Facility Evaluation and Assessment
  • Appendix C: Facility Condition Staff Engagement
  • Appendix D: Tukwila Facility Alternatives
  • Appendix E: Operating and Capital Funding Situation Assessment
  • Appendix F: Program Costs and Phasing Options
  • Appendix G: Funding and Financing Options
  • Appendix H: Community Engagement and Input
  • Appendix I: List of City Owned Property