Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
10c
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
May 28, 2024
DATE: April 24, 2024
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Kelly Purnell, Capital Project Manager, Waterfront Project Management
Kyra Lise, Director Real Estate Development
SUBJECT: Fishermen’s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center (C801084) and Site
Improvements (C801211) Additional 1% for Public Art Funding
Amount of this request:
$250,000
Total estimated project cost:
$36,858,000
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to authorize additional funding in
the amount of $250,000 for public art from the Waterfront Art Pool (C801332) for the
Fishermen’s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center (MInC) (C801084) and Site Improvements
(C801211) projects.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In August 2023 Commission authorized construction funding for the renovation of the historic
Seattle Ship Supply Building into a cutting-edge, Living Building Challenge (LBC) certified Maritime
Innovation Center (MInC) and the associated set of public space site improvements including new
wayfinding and monument signage, interpretative signage, and funding public art for the two
projects which include a 1% for Art investment yielding three new art works commissioned by
the Port for the facility.
The two artists selected for the MInC art installations, Ty Juvinel and Shogo Ota, and the artist
selected for the Site Improvements, Mary Coss, are progressing on their installation designs.
During the design process, the art project team requested an expanded scope for Shogo Ota’s
mural and Mary Coss’ three-part bronze sculpture to best capture the rich fishing traditions of
Fishermen’s Terminal and act as a beacon for the public and the industry professionals that work
at the site every day. To accommodate the expanded scope of these projects, additional funds
are needed.
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
JUSTIFICATION
The Fishermen’s Terminal Redevelopment will improve a historic property that supports the
maritime industry by welcoming the public to parts of the terminal that enhance the
understanding and support of the industrial working waterfront. The improvements will also
facilitate keeping parts of the facility focused on the industrial needs of the North Pacific Fishing
Fleet. The site improvements, including the 1% for Art projects, will enhance the overall property
and serve to recognize Fishermen’s Terminal as a living community landmark. Each art installation
will:
• Create a memorable experience.
• Create a visual landmark.
• Relate to and enhance the surrounding location.
• Support the linkage of the site improvements and the remodeled MInC to the central
commercial core of Fishermen’s Terminal primarily comprised of the Fishermen’s Center
Building (C-15 Building), and the parking areas in between them.
• Provide interest day and night.
• Honor the tribal and commercial fishing traditions of the site.
• Create an artwork that is safe for public interaction.
Diversity in Contracting
The MInC and Site Improvements project, including the public art component, has met the 20%
of design contracts requirement required by the Living Building Challenge (LBC), and the Project
Labor Agreement (PLA) for this project exceeds the LBC requirement for workforce development.
In addition to meeting the LBC imperative, the Port Diversity in Contracting Department has
established a 12% WMBE goal for the MInC and Public Site Improvements project.
DETAILS
Scope of Work
1% for Art
Maritime Innovation Center:
Two contracts have been executed to commission original works of Art for the MInC.
• Ty Juvinel – A local Coast Salish carver, Cultural preservationist, and artist. Ty has
submitted a proposal for a 12-foot laser cut aluminum sculpture depicting Coast Salish
traditional purse seining.
• Shogo Ota – A Seattle based graphic designer and artist specializing in murals, event
posters and custom illustrations. Shogo has submitted a proposal for a 3,000 square foot,
large-scale mural depicting salmon migration that will be located on the west side of Net
Shed 3, immediately adjacent to the MInC.
Site Improvements
One contract has been executed to commission an original work of Art for the public space Site
Improvements.
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• Mary Coss - A multidisciplinary artist known across the region for her sculptures utilizing
many mediums such as stone, metals, neon, and unique applications of light.
o Mary will be creating three bronze sculptures of woven fish netting backlit by neon
lighting.
o These sculptures will be installed in three void spaces of the C-15 building: two
will be installed on the north side of the C-15 building and will be visible from the
Ballard Bridge; one will be installed on the south side of the C-15 building and will
be visible from Emerson Street. This art installation will be coordinated with the
C-15 Building Improvements project.
Schedule
MInC and Site Improvements
Activity
Commission initial design authorization
Design start
Commission additional design funding authorizations
Commission authorization for conditional construction
for execution of $4.87M Dept. or Commerce grant
Commission construction authorization
Commission authorization for additional construction
contingency funds
Construction start
In-use date
Cost Breakdown
This Request
Total Project
Design Includes
MInC
Public Site Improvements¹
$0
$0
$3,650,000
$1,525,505
Environmental Remediation Liability
Soil Remediation
Abatement
$0
$500,000
$160,000
Construction (includes 1% for Art) MInC & Public Site Impr
1
$30,772,495
Additional Art Funds
2
$250,000
$250,000
Total
3
$250,000
$36,858,000
1
MInC and Site Improvements were bid as a single package. This funding request is for public art.
2
Art funding calculation has changed as project estimates and final contract values have been finalized.
3
Does not account for additional $5M Dept. of Commerce state grant #19-92201-007.
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Alternatives considered apply to art projects only.
Alternative 1 – Proceed with original scope and budget for public art projects for MInC and Site
Improvements.
Cost Implications: $250,000 is retained in Waterfront Art Pool
Pros:
(1) Retains Art Pool funding for other projects across the Maritime Division.
Cons:
(1) Existing budget only supports smaller projects with less visual impact.
(2) Does not realize potential for highly impactful public art projects.
This is not the recommended alternative.
Alternative 2 – Increase public art projects budget to support more impactful public art scope.
Cost Implications: $250,000 withdrawn from Waterfront Art Pool.
Pros:
(1) Provides for much more visually impactful public art projects in the maritime art
portfolio.
(2) Enhances Fishermen’s terminal as a community landmark and asset.
(3) Provides better linkage between the MInC and the core of Fishermen’s terminal at the
C-15 building.
(4) Provides linkage to interpretive signage program.
Cons:
(1) More expensive than the original public art scope.
This is the recommended alternative.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary
Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE  
  
  
  
Previous estimate
(MInC and Site improvements bid as
one package)
Public Art
ERL: Soil Remediation
ERL: Abatement
  
$35,715,00
0
$233,000
  
$500,000
$160,000 
  $36,608,000
Current Change (including 1% for Art)
MInC Building & Site Improvements  
  
$250,000
$0  
  
$250,000
Revised estimate (including 1% for Art) 
  
  
  $36,858,000
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
MInC Building & Site
Improvements  
Public Art
ERL: Soil Remediation
ERL: Abatement
$35,948,000
$250,000
$500,000
$160,000 
AUTHORIZATION  
  
  
  
Previous authorizations   
MInC Building & Site
Improvements  
Public Art
ERL: Soil Remediation
ERL: Abatement
  
$35,715,000
$233,000
  
$500,000
$160,000 
  $36,608,000
Current request for authorization  
Public Art
  
$250,000
  
$0  
  
$250,000
Total authorizations including this request:
MInC Building & Site
Improvements  
Public Art
ERL: Soil Remediation
ERL: Abatement
  
$35,948,000
$250,000
  
$500,000
$160,000
  $36,858,000
Remaining amount to be Authorized: 
MInC Building  
Site Improvements  
  
$0
$0
  
$0  
$0  
  
$0
$0
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
The MInC project was included in the 2024 Plan of Finance under C801084 FT Maritime
Innovation Center with a total estimated project cost of $29,320,000. The Public Site
Improvements project was included in the 2024 Plan of Finance under C801211 with a total
estimated project cost of $3,141,000. Additional funding for this request will be reallocated from
the Waterfront Art Pool (C801332). The Waterfront Art Pool was included in the 2024 Plan of
Finance with an amount of $1.86 million for the entire pool, with $382,000 specific to the MInC
and FT Site Improvement projects.
Both projects are funded by the Tax Levy. The MInC has received a $5 million contribution
towards construction from the State of Washington’s Department of Commerce.
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
Financial Analysis and Summary
Project cost for analysis
$36,858,000 (Net: $31.8 million with State Contribution)
Business Unit (BU)
Maritime Portfolio Management
Effect on business performance
(NOI after depreciation)
Upon full occupancy, the building is expected to generate
incremental revenue of approximately $550k per year. A
more accurate income forecast will be available upon
execution of future lease/operating agreements. The
development will increase annual depreciation by
approximately $670K
IRR/NPV (if relevant)
NPV: ($21 + million)
CPE Impact
N/A
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
N/A
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Presentation
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
• May 28, 2024 – Commission briefing on MInC and Site Improvement interpretive signage
program – simultaneous presentation with Additional Art Funding request.
• November 21, 2023 – Commission authorized additional construction funding in the
amount of $4,017,495 to replenish project contingencies for a total project authorization
of $36,608,000.
• August 8, 2023 – Commission authorized $27,415,000 construction funding for the
construction of the Maritime Innovation Center (C801084, U00414) and Public Site
Improvements (C801211, U00320). 
• November 11, 2022 – Commission authorized an additional $500,000 in design funding
for the proposed Fishermen’s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center (C801084, U00414)
to complete design and permitting due to a design error that required correction.
• March 08, 2022 –Commission authorization for the Executive Director to invest at least
$5,718,840 into the Maritime Innovation Center (MInC) to provide required matching
funds for a United States Economic Development Administration grant in the amount of
$5,000,000.
• May 11, 2021 – Commission authorized an additional $1,000,000 in design funding for the
proposed Fishermen’s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center (C801084, U00414) to
complete design and permitting; and (2) to execute an amendment to the existing service
agreement with Miller Hull Partnership, LLP for Fishermen’s Terminal Phased Design
Services in the amount of $2,500,000; for a new Not-To-Exceed (NTE) value of $6,000,000.
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• March 23, 2021 – Commission authorized Design and Permitting completion of the FT Site
Improvements (U00320) Under the New CIP C801211, utilizing $1,525,505 in formerly
authorized funding for the Gateway Building. 
• December 8, 2020 – Commission authorized Construction of the MInC as the condition
for executing the Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of
Commerce to allow the acceptance of a $5M grant towards its construction.  
• May 14, 2019 – Commission authorized $1,850,000 design funding and an amendment to
the Fishermen’s Terminal Phased Design Services contract, with Miller Hull Partnership
LLP, for $1,000,000 for final planning, design, and permitting for the Maritime Innovation
Center.    
• January 22, 2019 – The Commission authorized an additional $1,800,000 in design funding
for FT Gateway Building improvements, and the execution of an amendment to the
existing Architectural/Engineering Services contract for FT Redevelopment for $1,000,000
to complete the final planning, design and permitting of the Gateway Building and FT Site
Improvements.  
• January 8, 2019 – Commission received a briefing regarding Maritime Blue Plan and the
Maritime Innovation Center.     
• September 26, 2017 – The Commission authorized $1,325,000 construction funding for
the demolition of the existing bank building and Net Sheds 7 and 8.  This work has
not yet been advertised for bids, per direction by the Commission, pending finalization of
a Gateway Building tenant lease agreement.   
• December 13, 2016 –Commission authorized an initial $3,000,000 for the Fishermen’s
Terminal Redevelopment program planning and design; the total preliminarily estimated
design cost was $7,000,000.    
• May 17, 2016 - Commission received a briefing on the planning strategies comprising the
Fishermen’s Terminal Long-Term Strategic Plan.     
• October 27, 2015 - Commission received a briefing about the progress of the stakeholder
outreach program for the Fishermen’s Terminal Long-Term Strategic Plan.     
• August 11, 2015 - Commission received a briefing on the proposed scope and goals in
advance of the launch of the planning process.