23-069.00 Spokane County: Plantes Ferry Sports Complex Consulting Svcs CITY OF ���
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j Valley° 10210 E Sprague Avenue ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
Phone: (509)720-5000 • Fax: (509)720-5075 • www.spokanevalley.org
Email:cityhall@spokanevalley.org
October 26, 2022
Doug Chase, MPA
Director
Spokane County Parks, Recreation& Golf Department
404 N. Havana
Spokane, WA 99202-4690
RE: ARPA: 2221 --Negative Economic Impacts: Strong Healthy Communities--Neighborhood
Features—Plante's Ferry Sports Complex Phase 1 Design and Construction
Dear Mr. Chase:
The City of Spokane Valley ("City") City Council("City Council")is pleased to provide this letter
of support regarding the proposed Plante's Ferry Sports Complex Phase 1 Design and Construction
project (the "Project") in response to Spokane County's ARPA Request for Proposals 2221 as
described above. The City Council has considered the proposed Project and supports assisting a
portion of the funding of the master development plan to consider appropriate improvements and
to study options for a possible long-term partnership with Spokane County for ownership,
enhancement, operations, and/or maintenance of the facility.
While the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex is located in Spokane County, the City has long
recognized the importance of the facility to Spokane Valley and its residents. It is located directly
on the City's border and many users access the facility from within the City from Trent Avenue.
The City has been actively involved on its own and in cooperation with Spokane County in looking
at possible improvements to the Plante's Feny Sports Complex since at least 2016. Youth sports
are a critical recreational and tourism driver within the region and Plante's Ferry has always been
a major component of that given the strong youth soccer programs in the area. The average annual
household income in the census tract served by Plante's Feny is$48,015,which is 35%below the
statewide level of$73,775.Investments in public and neighborhood parks provide equitable access
to all populations to improve physical and mental health, support well-being and create economic
opportunities.
This ARPA funding opportunity is an excellent chance to utilize one-time funds to make a
significant investment to increase and enhance access to youth sports, outdoor recreational
opportunities, and realize a positive economic development impact gained from additional large
tournaments attracted to the area.
Given the need and the benefits of the ARPA funding opportunity,the City supports immediately
hiring a firm to develop the master plan and to pay for up to half of the total costs of the master
plan development. This will enable a plan to be developed in an efficient and quick manner to
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allow construction to proceed as quickly as possible. Further, the planning effort is important to
the City as the City is currently engaged in a tourism study update with Johnson Consulting. In
2023, the tourism study will explore revenue streams and marketing potential, among other
elements, to integrate into the overall tourism strategy which will include outdoor sports
complexes and special event venues, such as the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex.
The planning effort is also critical to review opportunities and options for possible partnership and
collaboration between Spokane County and the City in ownership, enhancements, operations,
and/or maintenance of the facility. While City Council is intrigued by the possibility of partnership
and collaboration and desires to learn more about possible partnership and collaboration efforts, it
is important for City Council to understand exactly what such partnerships would involve. By
proceeding with a master plan study,the City will be able to evaluate the financial and operational
implications that will provide critical information about those costs and impacts on the City.
The City Council thanks Spokane County for this funding opportunity and again is pleased to
support the Project as outlined in this letter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Pam Haley
on behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
FORMATION OF A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANTE'S FERRY SPORTS
COMPLEX
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered by and between SPOKANE COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington, ("County"), having offices for the principal place of business at
1116 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99260, and the City of Spokane Valley, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, ("City'), having offices for the principal place of
business at 10210 East Sprague, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206, each individually also referred
to hereinafter as a "Party' and collectively the"Parties".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") Section
36.32.120(6), the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of County
property and the management of County funds and business; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Chapter 39.34 RCW (the "Interlocal Cooperation
Act"), the Parties may contract with each other to perform certain functions which each may legally
perform; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners
adopted resolution No. 2022-0730 authorizing use of American Rescue Plan Act("ARPA")funding
ARPA: 2221 — through the sub-category Strong Healthy Communities Neighborhood features
(2.22) to complete improvements to Plante's Ferry Sports Complex, more specifically, a multi-
phased park Master Development Plan, A&E design, and subsequent construction of one (1) or
more phases of renovations to Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley ("City") City Council ("City Council") is supportive of the
Plante's Ferry Sports Complex improvement project and supports immediately hiring a firm to
develop a Master Development Plan (the "Master Development Plan" or "Plan"), and to pay for
up to half of the total costs of drafting of said Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City, in taking lead role in developing the Master Development Plan with respect
to the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex improvement project, will enable a Master Development
Plan to be developed in an efficient and quick manner to allow construction of improvements to
proceed as quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, engaging a consultant firm to develop a Master Development Plan in a quick and
efficient manner is important to the City, as the City is currently engaged in a tourism study update
(the "Tourism Study"), and this Plan is intended to provide important data for the City's Tourism
Study; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the importance of obtaining a consultant for the purpose of
quickly analyzing existing facilities and to assess options for upgrades and improvements for the
benefit of residents Countywide, as well as to attract visitors from outside the region in ways that
bring tourism dollars to our area; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the Tourism Study will explore revenue streams and marketing potential,
among other elements, to integrate into the overall tourism strategy of the City which will include
outdoor sports complexes and special event venues, such as the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex;
and
WHEREAS, the Master Development Plan is also critical to review opportunities and options for
possible partnership and collaboration between County and the City in ownership, enhancements,
operations, and/or maintenance of the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, in preparation of the Plan, the City and County will be able to evaluate the financial
and operational implications that will provide critical information about those costs and impacts to
the Parties; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to jointly select and retain a consultant (Consultant) to: (1)develop
a multi-phased park Master Development Plan for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex as outlined
herein; and
WHEREAS, the Parties further desire that: (1) they work collaboratively to select a Consultant to
perform the Consulting Services, and enter into a contract with a Consultant to conduct the study;
and (2) the Parties equitably share the costs of said Consulting Services as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED THAT:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to mutually engage Consulting Services
("Consulting Services") to complete a multi-phased park Master Development Plan
("Master Development Plan" or"Plan")for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex ("Complex").
a. The primary purpose of this Plan will be to provide a road map for renovation of
the Complex to more effectively meet current needs and future demand for local
sports programming (with an emphasis on youth programming), regional and
national tournaments and events that could draw teams and attendees from
beyond Spokane County.
i. A component of the Plan will be to establish a formal, long-term partnership
between the County and the City that may include shared ownership,
enhancement, operations, and maintenance of the facility.
b. In accomplishing this, the Plan shall:
i. Provide a multi-phased development master plan to serve as a road map for
future improvements to the Complex;
ii. Propose a plan to renovate the outdoor sports complex to meet current
needs and future demand for local sports, regional tournaments, and national
events that could draw teams and attendees from outside the area;
iii. Review existing applicable plans and studies;
iv. Provide an assessment of annual direct and indirect spending and
estimated tax revenue for the City and unincorporated County resulting from
the existing and future facilities at the Complex;
v. Evaluate the anticipated financial and operational consequences of
possible improvements that will provide critical information about those costs
and impacts to the Parties;
vi. Provide an inventory and assessment of similar local/regional facilities;
vii. Provide an in-depth analysis of current conditions at the Complex (field
quality, soils, stormwater, etc.);
viii. Solicit and consider significant community and stakeholder input;
ix. Propose conceptual site plan(s) and renderings;
x. Propose an implementation/phasing plan with planning level cost estimates;
and
xi. Propose a planning process timeline with deliverables.
2. Administration. No separate and distinct legal entity shall be created to conduct this joint
undertaking.
3. Duration and Termination. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution of this
Agreement by the Parties and shall continue until the purposes of this Agreement have been
accomplished, as mutually agreed between the Parties, or at 4:00 p.m. on , 2023, unless
the Parties agree in writing to extend it or terminate it early.
This Agreement may be terminated for or without cause, in whole or in part, for convenience, or
for any reason whatsoever by either party upon ninety (90) days' notice to the other Party. In the
event of breach or default of any provision of this Agreement, the Party in breach or default shall
have ten (10) days to cure said breach or default, in the event of failure to cure said breach or
default, the Agreement shall be deemed terminated. Any amounts payable or due for any
Consulting Services up until the time of termination shall be payable equally by the Parties in
accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement.
4. Consulting Services. The Parties to this Agreement shall collectively and unanimously select
a Consultant (the "Consultant") to perform the Consulting Services which is mutually agreed
between the Parties. Once a Consultant is selected by the Parties, the Parties shall thereafter
enter into a contract with the Consultant, for a yet to be determined amount.
Each Party to this Agreement shall have co-equal rights to receive all correspondence to and from
the Consultant, to determine appropriate direction to be communicated to the Consultant, and to
attend and participate in meetings with the Consultant.
5. Cost Sharing. The total cost of the Consulting Services shall not exceed $100,000.00 USD,
with each Party agreeing to pay up to $50,000. The City will receive invoices directly from the
Consultant, and agrees to pay the Consultant directly for all Consulting Services. The City shall
then send invoice(s) to the County for its portion of the payment, and the County agrees to
reimburse the City for the applicable proportionate share as outlined in this Section. Payment to
the City shall be remitted by County within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving written notice
from the City, in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement. Said notice shall include a copy
of the study results along with an invoice for the applicable amount due. The Parties shall share
the costs of the Consulting Services contract as follows:
• Spokane County 50%
• City of Spokane Valley 50%
6. Project Management. In collaboration with the County, the City shall develop a package of
information for use in seeking submittals, to complete the Master Development Plan. Upon
receipt of the submittals, the County and the City shall jointly and unanimously select the
Consultant who shall provide the identified services. Following selection, the Parties shall
collaborate to develop a "scope of work" as the basis of the contract with the Consultant for
completion of the Plan.
7. Severability. Should any section, or portion thereof, of this Agreement be held invalid by
reason of any law, statute, or regulation existing now or in the future in any jurisdiction by any
court of competent authority or by a legally enforceable directive of any governmental body, such
section or portion thereof will be validly referred so as to approximate the intent of the Parties as
nearly as possible and, if unreformable, will be deemed divisible and deleted with respect to such
jurisdiction, but the Agreement will not otherwise be affected.
9. Remedies. No remedy herein conferred upon any Party is intended to be exclusive of any
other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to
every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute
or otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any Party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder
shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof.
9. Records. Each Party shall maintain adequate records to document obligations performed
under this Agreement. Subject to all applicable laws and regulations governing the records
maintained in performance of this Agreement, each Party and the Washington State Auditor shall
have the right to review the other Party's records with regard to the subject matter of this
Agreement, upon reasonable notice.
10. Entire Agreement. This written Agreement, together with the Exhibits attached hereto,
constitutes the entire and complete understanding and agreement between the Parties respecting
the subject matter hereof and cancels and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous
negotiations, correspondence, understandings, and agreements between the Parties, whether
oral or written, regarding such subject matter. The Parties understand and agree that this
Agreement may not be changed, modified, or altered except in writing signed by the Parties
hereto, and the provisions of the Agreement not specifically amended thereby will remain in full
force and effect.
11. Governing Law and Stipulation of Venue. This Agreement has and shall be construed as
having been made and delivered in the State of Washington and the laws of the State of
Washington shall be applicable to its construction and enforcement. Any action at law, suit in
equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this Agreement or any provisions hereto shall
be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction within Spokane County, Washington, unless
relocation or commencement elsewhere is required by law.
12. Filing. This Agreement shall be filed with the Spokane County Auditor and placed on its web
site or other electronically retrievable public source.
13. Notice. All notices or other communications given hereunder and sent or delivered to any
PARTY at the address set forth for such below in this Section and shall be deemed given: (1)when
certified mail is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid; or (2) on the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid; or
(3) on the day such notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery,
prepaid; or(4) if it is delivered by email, when the recipient, by an email sent to the email address
for the sender stated in this Agreement or by a notice delivered by another method in accordance
with this section, acknowledges having received that email, with an automatic "read receipt" not
constituting acknowledgment of an email for purposes of this Section.
All notices, requests, approvals, consents, or other communication, which may be required by this
Agreement, shall be given as follows:
SPOKANE COUNTY:
Doug Chase, Director
Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department
404 N. Havana Street
Spokane Valley, WA 99202
dchase(cr�spokanecounty.orq
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
John Hohman, City Manager
City of Spokane Valley
10210 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
jhohman(a�spokanevalley.orq
14, Compliance With Laws. The Parties shall observe all applicable local, state, and federal laws,
regulations,orders,writs, injunctions,and/or decrees,to the extent that they may be applicable to the terms
of this Agreement.
15. Force Majeure. The Parties shall not be held responsible and/or liable for any delay or failure
in performance of the activities required herein when such delay or failure is due to causes beyond
the control and without the fault or negligence of the County. Neither Party will be held responsible
for delay or failure to perform hereunder when such delay or failure is due to fire,flood, riot, epidemic,
pandemic, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of terrorism, acts of war, unusually severe weather,
legal acts of public authorities, public enactments, labor disputes, or other circumstances which
cannot be forecast or provided against.
16. Non-Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Parties, their
employees, and agents shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race; religion;
color; sex; gender identity and expression; medical conditions related to any sensory, mental,
or physical condition; sexual orientation; marital status; age; national origin; ancestry; genetic
information; disability; veteran status; or any class protected by local, state, or federal law.
17. Amendments. No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be valid until the
same is reduced to writing, in the form of an amendment, and executed with the same formalities
as this present Agreement.
18. Waiver. No officer, employee, agent or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has
the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. No
waiver in one instance shall be held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or
nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this Agreement or by law, shall be taken and
construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy provided herein or by law.
Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require
at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no way be construed
to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any part
thereof.
19. Assignment and Delegation. No Party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all of the
responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining the
express written consent of the other Party.
20. Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, a Party shall not enter into
subcontracts for any of the work to be performed under this Agreement without obtaining
express written approval from the other Party to this Agreement.
21. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement and the other
documents listed in this Agreement as Exhibits, and all modifications and change orders issued
subsequent thereto.These form a contract and all are as fully a part of the contract as if attached
to this Agreement or repeated herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions
of this Agreement and the documents listed below, the provisions of this Agreement will control
and the order of precedence will be in the order listed. An enumeration of the contract
documents is as follows:
1. This Agreement; and
2. Amendments or Modifications to this Agreement.
22. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement,
or breach thereof, shall be settled by the following procedure:
Level 1: Before entering into Level 2 or Level 3 of this Dispute Resolution
Procedure ("DRP"), designated representatives of each Party shall enter
into a series of meetings for the purpose of resolving the dispute or
controversy. The Level 1 period shall begin when one Party gives written
notice to the other by certified mail, personal, or electronic service. Such
notice shall identify the dispute or controversy with particularity and state
that the Party is commencing this Level 1 procedure to resolve the
dispute. After receipt of such notice the Parties shall meet either in person
or through electronic means. Should the dispute not be resolved within
thirty (30) calendar days of the commencement of the Level 1 period, the
dispute shall be advanced to Level 2.
Level 2: Only after the Parties have completed Level 1 of the DRP without
resolving the dispute or controversy and before entering into Level 3 of
the DRP, the Parties shall enter into a mediation process. Each Party shall
bear its own costs in preparing for and conducting mediation, except that
the joint costs, if any, of the actual mediation proceeding shall be shared
equally by the Parties. The Parties shall select a mutually agreeable
mediator in Spokane County, Washington to aid the Parties in resolving
the dispute or controversy. The mediator shall be a licensed attorney in
the State of Washington and not be an employee or former employee of
either Party. The mediation shall be held at a mutually agreeable date,
time, and location. The Parties shall act in good faith as to resolving
disputes through mediation.
Level 3: Only after the completion of both Levels 1 and 2 above without a
satisfactory resolution of the dispute or controversy, either Party may
bring suit in in the courts of competent jurisdiction within Spokane County,
Washington.
If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or
because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any
provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing Party or Parties shall be entitled to
recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and all expenses (including taxes) even if not
taxable as court costs (including, without limitation, all such fees, costs, and expenses incident
to appeals), incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which such
Party or Parties may be entitled.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same.
24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the County
and City and not for the benefit of any third parties.
25. Time is of the Essence. Time is and will be of the essence for each term and provision of
this Agreement.
26. Headings. The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely
for convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed to,
define, limit, or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they appertain.
27. Cooperation. The Parties agree to cooperate and work together to the best of their abilities
to effectuate the purpose of this Agreement.
28. RCW 39.34 Required Clauses
A. Purpose: See Section 1, above.
B. Duration: See Section 3, above.
C. Organization of Separate Entity and Its Powers: See Section 2, above.
D. Responsibilities of the Parties: See provisions above.
E. Agreement To Be Filed: See Section 11, above.
F. Financing: Each party shall be responsible for the financing of its contractual
obligations under its normal budgetary process.
G. Termination: See Section 3, above.
H. Property Upon Termination: There will be no property transferred by any party, or acquired
in furtherance of this Agreement, other than the report produced by the Consultant.
29. Execution and Approval. The Parties warrant that the officers/individuals executing below
have been duly authorized to act for and on behalf of the Party for purposes of confirming this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to
execute this Agreement as of this ;34, day of Y2e.Ce.l1vlP.er 2022.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY: SPOKANE COUNTY:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By: v OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
J n Hohman, City Manager 3/37623
ABSENT
MARY KUNEY, CHAIR
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The City of Spokane Valley (the"City"), in partnership with the "County" (County), is seeking a
qualified consultant/planning firm to develop a comprehensive master plan to guide the design and
construction of phased improvements to Plante's Ferry Park Sports Complex ("the Complex"), a
95-acre regional sports complex serving primarily youth soccer,baseball and softball. If your firm
is interested in being considered, please make sure you are registered on the City of Spokane
Valley MRSC roster. The City will manage the contract with the consultant to develop the
comprehensive master plan, but decision-making will be shared between the County and City.
This proposal opportunity is specific to the Complex,which is owned and operated by the Spokane
County Parks, Recreation & Golf Department. This project represents a partnership between the
City and Spokane County to develop a public master planning document to determine and guide
enhancements to the Complex.
A 2020 analysis provided by a prior consultant indicated that a fully-renovated Complex could
result in a $14.7 million increase annually in direct and indirect spending, and generate $280,000
in additional tax revenue for the City. Since that 2020 analysis, current and future needs at the
facility may have changed.
This project would provide a public master development plan for the entire Complex with no
preconceived outcome.
The project's primary goal is to generate a road map for the renovation of this outdoor sports
complex to more effectively meet current needs and future demand for local sports programming
(emphasis on youth programming), regional tournaments, and national events that could draw
teams and attendees from beyond Spokane County. To do so, this project would seek several
enhancements to the Complex, which could include, but may not be limited to converting natural
turf fields to artificial field turf, adding LED field lighting, augmenting parking, creating vehicular
and pedestrian traffic flow north and south, and utilizing the existing parkland more efficiently to
increase capacity and utilization of the park's amenities.
A component of the master development plan will be to establish a framework for a formal, long-
term partnership between the County and the City for shared ownership, enhancement,operations,
and maintenance of the Complex.
The City and County have determined that it would be beneficial to identify the project scope,
amenities and proposed phased implementation of identified enhancements with the goal of
increasing tourism, visitors and national events that could draw teams and attendees to stay and
shop in the City.
Scope of Work
i. Provide a multi-phased development master plan to serve as a road map for future
improvements to the Complex;
ii. Propose a plan to renovate the outdoor sports complex to meet current needs and future
demand for local sports, regional tournaments, and national events that could draw teams and
attendees from outside the area;
iii. Review existing applicable plans and studies;
iv. Provide an assessment of annual direct and indirect spending and estimated tax revenue for
the City and unincorporated County resulting from the existing and future facilities at the
Complex;
v. Evaluate the anticipated financial and operational consequences of possible improvements
that will provide critical information about those costs and impacts to the Parties;
vi. Provide an inventory and assessment of similar local/regional facilities;
vii. Provide an in-depth analysis of current conditions at the Complex (field quality, soils,
stormwater, etc.);
viii. Solicit and consider significant community and stakeholder input;
ix. Propose conceptual site plan(s) and renderings;
x. Propose an implementation/phasing plan with planning level cost estimates; and
xi. Propose a planning process timeline with deliverables.
Please respond by December 5, 2022 with your interest/proposal to Susan Nielsen, Economic
Development Specialist, City of Spokane Valley, snielsen(Zuspokanevalley.org.
AGENDA SHEET FOR COMMISSIONER'S MEETING OF: November 28, 2022 & December 6, 2022
SUBMITTING DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation&Golf
CONTACT PERSON: Doug Chase
PHONE NUMBER: 477-2720/477-2529
CHECK TYPE OF MEETING ITEM BELOW: BELOW FOR CLERKS USE ONLY:
BID OPENING: ❑
2:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA: ®December 6,2022 2 2 - 0 8 3 2
Clerk's Resolution No.
5:00 PM LEGISLATIVE SESSION:❑ Approved: (Majority Unanimous)
Denied: (Majority—Unanimous)
BY LEAVE:(Item Title) Renews/Amends No.
SPECIAL SESSION:(Item Title) Public Works No.
Purchasing Dept.No.
9:00 AM BOARD BRIEFING:®November 28,2022
AGENDA TITLE: SHALL THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY TO PROCURE CONSULTING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH COMPLETION OF A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANTE'S FERRY SPORTS
STADIUM?
RECOMMENDATION: Please Approve and enter into the Interlocal Agreement as outlined herein.
The purpose of this agreement is to work collaboratively with the City of Spokane Valley to obtain Consulting
Services to complete a multi-phased park master development plan for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex. As proposed, the
City and County will share equally in the cost of completing this Study.
1. The primary purpose of this plan will be to provide a road map for renovation of Plante's Ferry Sports Complex
to more effectively meet current needs and future demand for local sports programming (emphasis on youth
programming), regional and national tournaments and events that could draw teams and attendees from beyond
Spokane County.
a. A component of the master development plan will be to establish a framework for consideration, in the
formation of a formal, long-term partnership with Spokane County and the City of Spokane Valley for
shared ownership, enhancement, operations and maintenance of the facility.
BACKGROUND:
On November 1, 2022 the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners adopted resolution No. 2022-0730
authorizing use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding ARPA: 2221 —through the sub-category Strong
Healthy Communities Neighborhood features (2.22) to complete improvements to Spokane County Plante's
Ferry Sports Complex. More specifically, a multi-phased park master development plan, A&E design, and
subsequent construction of 1 or more phases of renovations to Plante's Ferry Sports Complex. The Master
Development Plan is the first step in implementation of this award.
HISTORIC SUMMARY: Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium consists of 13 natural turf soccer fields and 5 natural
turf softball fields and serves as the home to Spokane County Parks Operations Headquarters. The original 25-
acre portion of the park, which houses Park Operations, was acquired in 1952. In 1991, the County purchased
an additional 70 acres with matching grant funds from the State Recreation and Conservation Office. In 1996,
we entered into a partnership with the Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association for shared construction,
operations, and maintenance of the facility. In 1997, Spokane County began construction of the field and
parking infrastructure improvements (finished in 2002). This was completed with funds provided by Spokane
County, Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association, and an additional grant from the Recreation and
Conservation Office. In 2011, Spokane County entered into an agreement with Washington State Parks
Commission for use of an additional 14 acres of State Park Land, for overflow parking.
Many changes have occurred over the last two decades when it comes to minimum field standards and
conditions. In the last five years, sanctioning body standards have eliminated use of several soccer fields for
competitive play as the crown on the fields is to steep and exceeds slope requirements. More modern, facilities
include amenities such as LED field lighting, synthetic turf, more level playing surfaces (synthetic and natural
turf), greater number of parking stalls per field, with a multitude of player and spectator amenities.
2016 - Spokane County collaborated with the City of Spokane Valley and others to select and hire consultants
to complete an economic feasibility study for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex.
2019 - Spokane County extended a formal invitation to the City of Spokane Valley to form a partnership to
share equally in the ownership, enhancement, and operation of Plante's Ferry.
2020 — The City of Spokane Valley hired consultants to review and update the 2016 economic feasibility study
for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex.
2022 — The City of Spokane Valley kindly provided a letter in support of the current project, pledging to share
equally in the funding of a Master Development Plan for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex, a component of which
shall be formation of framework for consideration of a potential long-term partnership.
Please find attached:
• City of Spokane Valley—Letter of support for this project
• Scope of Work prepared to solicit consultant to complete Master Development Plan
• Resolution
• Agreement
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, Spokane County shall utilize ARPA funds to contribute 50% of the cost of the
study. The total cost to Spokane County is estimated to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000.
SIGNATURES:
1) i e,P , ecreation& Golf Director
PLEAS E: he Interlocal Agreement has been reviewed and approved to form by County Legal
❑ Thus item will n ed to be codified in the Spokane County Code.
NO. 22 - 0032
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTING AN )
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR )
CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION ) RESOLUTION
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANTE'S )
FERRY SPORTS COMPLEX
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington, Spokane County,
Washington is a class A county duly organized and existing; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Code of Washington("RCW")36.01.030,the
powers of Spokane County("County")can only be exercised through the Board of County Commissioners of
Spokane County,Washington("Board"or"Board of County Commissioners"); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County Commissioners
has the care of County property and the management of County funds and business; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.68.010, the Board may establish parks,
playgrounds,and other systems for public recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Chapter 39.34 RCW (the "Interlocal Cooperation
Act"), the Parties may contract with each other to perform certain functions which each may legally
perform; and
WHEREAS,on November 1,2022 the Board adopted resolution No.2022-0730 awarding five(5)
million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding through a Request for Proposals ARPA:
2221 —"Strong Healthy Communities Neighborhood Features" (2.22) to complete a multi-phased park
master development plan, architectural and engineering ("A&E") design, and subsequent construction of
one or more phases of renovations to Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley ("City") City Council ("City Council") is supportive of
the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex improvement project and desires to immediately hire a consulting firm
to develop the Master Development Plan component of the project and pay for up to half of the total cost
of said plan; and
WHEREAS, allowing the City to immediately engage with a consultant, will enable said plan to
be developed in an efficient and expedient manner to allow A/E design work and subsequent construction
of improvements to proceed as quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in a tourism study update with Johnson Consulting and as a
component of said study,they will explore revenue streams and marketing potential,among other elements,
to integrate into the City's overall tourism strategy,which will include outdoor sports complexes and special
event venues, such as the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, by proceeding with the preparation of the master development plan, the City and
County will be able to better project cost and revenue implications associated with renovating Plante's
Ferry Sports Complex as well as further examine a possible partnership between each jurisdiction and the
benefits that such partnership would provide to the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County and the City of Spokane Valley are desirous of jointly selecting and
retaining a consultant (the "Consultant") to develop a multi-phased park master development plan for
Plante's Ferry Sports Complex; and
WHEREAS, towards that end, Spokane County and the City of Spokane Valley, consistent with
the terms and conditions of the attached Interlocal Agreement for Consulting Services in Connection with
the Formation of a Master Development Plan for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex (the "Interlocal
Agreement"), wish to (1)jointly select and retain a Consultant to complete a multi-phased park master
development plan for Plante's Ferry Sports Complex,and(2)equitably share the cost of said Consultant as
set forth in said Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Doug Chase, Director of Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf, recommends
that the chairman of the Board,or a majority of the Board,be authorized to execute on behalf of the County
the above referenced Interlocal Agreement at other than an open public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane
County, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), RCW 36.68.010, and Chapter 39.34
RCW,that the chairman of the Board,or a majority of the Board,are hereby authorized to execute on behalf
of the County at other than an open public meeting the Interlocal Agreement between Spokane County and
the City of Spokane Valley,entitled"INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FORMATION OF A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PLANT'S
FERRY SPORTS COMPLEX", which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and herein incorporated by this
reference, for Consulting Services in connection with the formation of a Master Development Plan for
Plante's Ferry Sports Complex.
OPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington this 13
day of i12-QiY, 2022
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inna Vasquez /JOSH KERNS,COMMISSIONER
Clerk of the Board