Economic Development Division 2020 Business Plan and Budget Preview ITEM NO: 9a DATE OF MEETING: July 9, 2019 Outline • Strategy to Budget process • Alignment with Century Agenda/2020 Goals • SWOT Analysis • 2020 Economic Development Priorities • 2020 Operating and Capital Budget Needs 2 2020 Economic Development Division Budget Timeline 2020 Business Plan and CIP Development Budget Budget Development Development Briefing Briefing Budget Briefing Budget Briefing First First Reading Reading & & Public Hearing for 2019 Budget nd Reading & 22nd Reading & Final Passage of 2019 Budget (May/June) (July (July10) 9) (Oct 9) 8) (Mid-November) (Nov 12) (Late(Nov November) 19) Note: Detailed schedule in appendix 3 Strategy to Budget Process Century Agenda Implementation Strategic Planning Vision 5- 10 Years SWOT Strategies and Objectives (Long Range Plans) 3 - 5 Years 2020 Business Plan 2020 Budget Annual 2020 Performance Plans 4 Century Agenda Drives Economic Development Division Century Agenda Economic Development Priorities Fishing & Maritime Cluster Growth  Fishermen's Terminal & T91 Uplands Development Advance Region as Tourism Destination  Tourism Development and Grant Partnerships Use Our Influence to Promote WMBE Growth and Workforce Development  Diversity in Contracting and Workforce Development Be the Greenest Port  Industrial Land Protection and Development 5 Alignment with 2020 Goals Port Wide Goal Economic Development Division Priority Operate Effective Maritime and Aviation Gateways  Support Maritime and Aviation Real Estate Needs and Opportunities Execute Five Year Capital Investment Plan  Bell Harbor renovation, T91 Uplands Development, Maritime innovation center, FT Gateway building Drive Regional and Statewide Economic Vitality  Tourism development, City and tourism grant programs Enhance Workforce Development to Support Regional Port-Related Industries  Construction trades training, Airport employment office, Maritime Youth Collaborative, Career Connected Learning Expand Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  Diversity in Contracting & Workforce Development Be a Good Partner - Expand Engagement  Tourism development, grant programs, maritime innovation center, workforce development, diversity in contracting 6 SWOT Analysis -- Real Estate Harmful STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Internal Helpful • Strategically located properties • Port Commission interested in utilizing RE Assets • Talented interdisciplinary team • Challenging properties (brownfields, soils, etc.) • Long development processes • More capacity need to deliver project pipeline External • Develop properties to support S King County • Develop properties to support Maritime • Use Real Estate to drive equity OPPORTUNITIES THREATS • Global uncertainty - threat of recession • Permitting timelines and complexities • Loss of industrial lands 7 Real Estate Strategic Priorities 1. Complete Bell Harbor Conference Center Modernization 2. Redevelop Terminal 106 3. Redevelop CEM and Des Moines Creek West properties 4. Implement Terminal 91 Uplands planning/development 5. Determine Maritime Innovation Center location 6. Maintain 94% occupancy for Economic Development and Maritime properties Pier Two 8 SWOT Analysis -- Tourism Strengths • New Port investments (IAF, cruise terminal, etc.) • Strong partnerships • Positive reputation with tourism/travel industry Weaknesses • Long lead times needed to administer grant program • Low state funding for tourism limits leverage Opportunities • Strong Alaska cruise market • Communities outside the Puget Sound can offer different and more affordable attractions Threats • Hotel availability and prices • Global uncertainty can impact tourism • Overtourism 9 Tourism Strategic Priorities 1. Utilize Tourism Grant programs to increase the awareness of Washington state's unique visitor opportunities and attractions 2. Conduct Familiarization tours (FAMS) for the travel media and travel trade to generate interest in King County and Washington state's tourism amenities and attractions 3. Partner with Visit Seattle and the Washington Tourism Association to leverage the Port's tourism investments and grant programs 4. Expand cruise and stay options within Washington state to enhance the cruise industry's economic impacts to the region Norwegian Bliss Marks Arrival of Larger Cruise Ships 10 SWOT Analysis -- Diversity in Contracting Strengths • New program creates excitement • Port Commission sets strong policy • Executive Team strongly supports policy and program success Weaknesses • Port staff not familiar or experienced with new program • Bias may still exist against smaller or inexperienced firms • No historical WMBE utilization rates - make goal setting difficult Opportunities • Strong community network • Other government agencies willing to leverage Port program • Strong ethnic media network helps amplify program Threats • Retrenchment around I-200 (as opposed to I-1000) • Economic recession and slowdown in construction industry 11 Diversity in Contracting Strategic Priorities 1. Increase WMBE contracting utilization results, especially for African American and Hispanic businesses 2. Advance community engagement and partnerships to support WMBE and DBE programs 3. Provide PortGen workshops/trainings to interested WMBE and DBE businesses 4. Implement communication and education programs to build external and internal support for WMBE utilization 5. Work with Public Sector partners to advance WMBE and DBE utilization 12 SWOT Analysis -- Workforce Strengths • Port Commission strongly endorses workforce development investments • Current training investments producing results Weaknesses • Current contracting processes do not align well with non profit organizations • Embedding diversity and inclusion within workforce programs takes time and understanding Opportunities • New state workforce law provides opportunity • Growing regional alignment around Career Connected Learning (and new funding) Threats • Maritime industry has diffuse training needs • Extended timeframes needed to implement workforce initiatives on behalf of distressed neighborhoods, women and people of color 13 Workforce Development Strategic Priorities 1. Support new Port Commission workforce policy 2. Expand construction industry training for disadvantaged workers 3. Support workers and employers at SeaTac International airport by operating Airport Employment Center and Career Support Center 4. Implement aviation career pathway training initiative 5. Advance Maritime Youth Collaborative (MYC) & Aviation career connected learning initiatives Pedro Reynaga, Harbor Operations Intern 14 SWOT Analysis -- EDD & Innovation Partnerships Strengths • Port Commission committed to partnerships • Grant funding can advance Port priorities • Talented team support for grants and innovation Weaknesses • New programs lack clear metrics and outcomes • Grant projects can take longer than funding cycles • Grants drive contracts, paperwork and process Opportunities • Cities and stakeholders welcome tangible and productive economic development partnerships • Washington can be global leader in maritime innovation Threats • Lack of collaboration/innovation within Maritime sector • Balkanization of economic development efforts across the region 15 ED and Maritime Innovation Partnerships - Strategic Priorities 1. Implement 2020 grant program in partnership with King County Cities 2. Operate maritime innovation accelerator program to discover, promote and help advance promising maritime ventures and startups 3. Host maritime innovation center advisory council meetings to ensure public and private partners can steer and provide counsel on maritime innovation initiatives 4. Organize fact finding trips to other cities and ports that are working to advance maritime innovation initiatives and adopt best practices Maritime Innovation District 16 Economic Development Division 2020 Priority Recap 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Manage and Develop Port Real Estate Expand contracting opportunities for Women Minority Business Enterprises Advance workforce development initiatives focused on construction, aviation and maritime industries Promote tourism opportunities that tie to the use of Airport and Maritime terminals Drive productive partnerships through unique economic development initiatives:   ED Grant program (+ tourism) Maritime innovation center 17 Budget Preview • Operating Revenues/Expenses Driven by Central Harbor Properties - 2020 revenues from Bell Harbor Conference Center impacted by renovation - Implementation of GASB 87 (new lease revenue requirements) will impact how we recognize lease revenue • Levy supports Small Business, Workforce, ED and Tourism Grants • Will be reducing funding for some departments/programs based on current spending patterns (zero-based approach) • Plan to earmark funds to support long term development of maritime innovation center - Supports maritime accelerator initiatives ("virtual incubator") - Supports advisory committee meetings, fact finding trips and partnerships with Maritime Blue 18 Preliminary Economic Development 2020 Capital Plan Highlights • Continued work toward: - Bell Harbor International Conference Center Modernization - Beginning Construction Phase - Terminal 91 Uplands Development - In Design - World Trade Center West HVAC • CIP projects under consideration (asset preservation): - Pier 69 Under-dock Work - Pier 66 Roof Upgrades - WTCW Roof Replacement Note: New projects subject to funding availability 19 Staffing Resource Needs • Staffing needs in the following area: - Economic Development operations: • Career Advancement Center administration • Maritime innovation center • Soundside Alliance support - Diversity in Contracting/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise • Aviation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program staffing • Visionary Capital Plan - Capital planning (share resource with Maritime) 20 Detail 2020 Budget Schedule 07/09- 2020 Economic Development Business Plan and Budget Development Preview briefing 08/13- EDD/Maritime CIP and Funding Discussion 09/24 - Central Services budget Commission briefing 10/08 - Operating division budgets Commission briefing 10/22 - Tax Levy & Draft Plan of Finance Commission briefing 10/22 - 2020 Preliminary Budget document available to Commission 10/24 - 2020 Preliminary Budget document available to the public 10/29 - NWSA Budget study session by Managing Members 11/13 - First reading of budget resolution and public hearing 11/14 - NWSA Budget adoption by Managing Members 11/13 - First reading of budget resolution and public hearing 11/19 - Second reading and final passage of 2020 Budget 12/02 - File the 2020 statutory budget with King county 12/13 - Publish the 2020 Final Budget to the public 21