2016, 11-30 Special CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
AGENDA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Spokane Valley City Council
Spokane County Board of County Commissioners
Liberty Lake City Council
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center, Room 109
2426 N Discovery Place
Spokane Valley, Washington 99216
• CALL TO ORDER
• WELCOME& REVIEW OF MEETING AGENDA:
Spokane County Commissioner Shelly O'Quinn
• INTRODUCTIONS:
• AGENDA TOPIC: Feasibility/Economic Impact Study Results
The City of Spokane Valley, City of Liberty Lake, Spokane County, Central Valley School
District, and the Spokane Sports Commission worked together to procure the services of a
leading advisory firm to complete a"Feasibility/Economic Impact Study"for a potential sports
complex on land located within the City of Liberty Lake and for potential major enhancements
to Spokane County's existing Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium Facility.
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL),a leading advisory and planning firm
specializing in providing consulting services to the convention,sport,entertainment and visitor
industries, will present an overview of the study results.
• Presentation of an overview of the study results
• Question & Answer
• Discussion
• Next Steps
• ADJOURN
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: December 15, 2015 Department Director Approval: I®
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business Z new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Consulting Services Interlocal Agreement
Regarding potential development of Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium and Liberty Lake Regional
Sports Complex.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State Law RCW 36.32 and 39.34.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: During the City Manager portion of the September 1
and 15, 2015 Council meetings, Mr. Jackson noted that City staff were reviewing an interlocal
agreement concerning the City participating with Spokane County, Liberty Lake and the Central
Valley School District (CVSD) to develop a contract with a consultant to conduct a study on two
potential sports projects facilities, one located at Plante's Ferry and one located at Liberty Lake.
This was followed up with a December 8, 2015 Administrative Report on this same topic.
BACKGROUND
The City of Spokane Valley continues to focus efforts on economic development activities and in
2015 engaged in the following:
• In April 2015, at the request of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), Council
approved Resolution #15-008 that levied an additional 1.3% lodging tax, the proceeds of
which are dedicated for a large sporting venue or venues for tourism facilities. We estimate
this tax will generate approximately $357,500 in 2016.
• In May 2015 the City entered into a contract with a consultant to perform a retail sales and
gap analysis with the intent of analyzing trade capture rates and an assessment of gaps in
retail offerings. The goal of the study is to develop an action-oriented retail strategy that can
be leveraged by City staff as a tool for recruitment, zoning decisions and marketing.
• In September 2015 the City entered into a contract with a consultant to perform a lodging
and tourism analysis and strategy study with the intent of examining how tourism and
hospitality benefit local economic development efforts and also investigates additional
strategies for leveraging tax dollars to benefit the City's tourism economy. We are interested
in better understanding the current state of tourism in the City and how it impacts the local
hospitality industry as well as other tourism related businesses, and to help us consider this
we have directed the consultant to investigate several key areas:
o What are key drivers of tourism in the City of Spokane Valley and are there deficits in
tourism offerings and associated revenues in the City?
o What are the current drivers of hotel revenues and what is the City's role in fostering
tourism in Spokane Valley?
o What investments and strategies can the City undertake to improve tourism and what
impact would they have on visitor attraction?
Dovetailing with City efforts, this past summer a committee of the Greater Spokane Valley
Chamber of Commerce discussed potential projects to add tournament quality outdoor sports
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complexes to the greater Spokane Valley with the intent of drawing tourists that would generate
additional hotel stays and restaurant traffic, as well as provide local schools with more fields to
use. At the conclusion of a July 30th meeting, the group expressed a desire to invest in an
economic impact study of two potential park projects currently under consideration by Spokane
County, including the addition of a Regional Sports Complex located at Liberty Lake, and a
variety of improvements to Plante's Ferry including new fields, lighting and parking.
At City Council meetings held September 1 and 15, 2015, City Manager Mike Jackson noted
that City staff was reviewing an interlocal agreement concerning the City's participation with
Spokane County, Liberty Lake and the CVSD to develop a contract with a consultant to conduct
a study on the two potential sports projects facilities noted above. At that time, discussion
among the municipalities centered on contracting with the same consultant that was conducting
a feasibility study on behalf of the Spokane Public Facilities District (PFD) for a sportsplex to be
located in downtown Spokane. Since then however, this group opted to instead collaboratively
develop a request for proposals (RFP) and select a consultant to perform the study. Cost of the
study will be determined through the RFP and contract award process and be shared among
the four participating municipalities at a rate of 25% each. The Sports Commission has further
agreed to pay up to an additional $5,000 to address any additional work or expenses (i.e.
consultant reimbursable travel) above and beyond the contracted amount.
OPTIONS: Approve the interlocal agreement as presented or remand back to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: "I move to authorize the City Manager to finalize and
execute the Consulting Services Interlocal Agreement Regarding potential development of
Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium and Liberty Lake Regional Sports Complex."
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: 2016 Budget impact is currently unknown but we believe the
City's share of the contract will be accommodated within the existing budget.
STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Interlocal Agreement
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Spokane Valley Municipal Code in title 18 relative to the newly adopted Shoreline Master Program.Mayor
Grafos invited public comments.No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed:None. Motion carried.
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 15-027 Amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code Appendix A—
Marty Palaniuk
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 15-027. Standing in for Planner Palaniuk, Community and Economic
Development Director I-Iohman explained that this ordinance corrects certain inconsistencies within the
Spokane Valley Municipal Code in Appendix A relative to the newly adopted Shoreline Master Program.
Mayor Grafos invited public comments. No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried.
5. Proposed Resolution 15-011 Repealing Previous Shoreline Master Program Resolutions--Lori Barlow
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve Resolution No. 15-011 repealing
Resolution numbers 10-014, 12-004, 12-007, 12-012, 13-001, and 14-009, which accepted individual
components of the Draft Shoreline Master Program, Standing in for Ms. Barlow, Community and
Economic Development Director Holtman explained that this resolution will repeal the prior resolutions
that accepted drafts of the various parts of the 2015 Shoreline Master Program.Mayor Grafos invited public
comments. No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Motion carried.
6. Consulting Services Agreement--Mark Calhoun
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to authorize the City Manager to finalize and
execute the Consulting Services Interlocal Agreement Regarding potential development of Plante's Fero,
Spoils Stadium and Liberty Lake Regional Sports Complex. Deputy City Manager Calhoun explained that
this stems from the City's continued focus on economic development activities; he explained about the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for levying an additional 1.3% lodging tax, along
with the Council's approval of Resolution 15-008 levying that tax; and of the City entering into a contract
with a consultant to perform a study to examine how tourism and hospitality benefit local economic
development efforts, and which study also investigated additional strategies for leveraging tax dollars to
benefit the City's tourism economy. Mr. Calhoun noted that this past summer the Chamber of Commerce
held a meeting on this subject where the group expressed a desire to invest in an economic impact study of
two potential park projects currently under consideration by Spokane County; i.e. a sports complex at
Liberty Lake, and a variety of improvements at Plante's Ferry. Mr. Calhoun said that the cost of the study
will be determined through the Request for Proposal process and will be shared among the four participating
entities at a rate of 25% each. Mayor Grafos invited public comments. No comments were offered. Vote
by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
7. Historic Preservation—Karen Kendall, Gloria Mantz
Director Holtman explained that when this subject was before Council September 15, Council reviewed
some draft ordinances,but it appeared there was some confusion as to the process to move this forward and
have a historic preservation plan adopted; he said staff worked on an implementation plan and that is what
will be discussed tonight; adding that if eventually adopted,this will be an entirely new program. Via the
PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Kendall explained what would be needed to implement the program,
including staff training, adoption of an historic preservation program ordinance as well as an historic
preservation commission ordinance,implementation of rules and procedures for the commission,amending
the fee schedule, development of documents, appointment of commission members, applying to become a
Certified Local Government, commission training, and setting of commission meetings. Councilmember
Gothmann asked about staff involvement and if more staff would be needed, and Director Hohman
Minutes:Council Study Session: 12-15-2015 Page 2 of 5
Approved by council:01-12-2016
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANTE'S FERRY SPORTS STADIUM AND LiBERTY LAKE
REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX/STADIUM
THIS AGREEMENT is between SPOKANE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of
Washington (Spokane County), the City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington (Spokane Valley), the City of Liberty Lake, a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington (Liberty Lake), the Central Valley School District, a school district of the State of
Washington (CVSD), and the Spokane Regional Sports Commission (Sports Commission). Said
entities are collectively referred to herein as the"Stakeholders."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the 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 RCW 39.34.030(2), any two or more public
agencies may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action pursuant to
the provisions of chapter 39.34 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, has created a special
committee on Outdoor Sports Complexes which was tasked with the mission 'to add
tournament quality outdoor sport complexes that draw tourists to the greater Spokane Valley—
fills up our hotel/motels, restaurants, and retail—also gives our schools more fields to use"; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have an interest in understanding the feasibility and Impact of sports
related projects and acknowledge the potential economic impact, and
WHEREAS, the Stakeholders wish to retain a consultant (Consultant) to: (1) review and
evaluate two potential sports complex/stadium projects - Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium and
Liberty Lake Regional Sports Complex/Stadium; and (2) complete an economic impact analysis
that will identify potential economic consequences, both positive and negative, specific to each
of the partner municipalities, as well as the community as a whole (Consulting Services); and
WHEREAS, the Stakeholders 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 Stakeholders equitably share the costs of said Consulting
Services as set forth herein.
NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED THAT:
1. Purpose. This Agreement Is to obtain Consulting Services to (1) review and evaluate two
potential sports complex/stadium projects - Plante's Ferry Sports Stadium and Liberty Lake
Regional Sports Complex/Stadium; and (2) complete an economic impact analysis that will
Identify potential economic consequences, both positive and negative, specific to the partner
municipalities, and the community as a whole. The Stakeholders desire to equitably share the
costs of the Consulting Services pursuant to Section 5, Cost Sharing.
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 immediately, and shall
continue until terminated by the Stakeholders, until the purposes of this Agreement have been
accomplished, or at 4:00 p.m. on May 31, 2016, unless the Stakeholders agree in writing to
extend it.
4. Consulting Services. The parties to this agreement shall collectively and unanimously
select the Consultant to perform the Consulting Services, and enter in to a contract with a
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 Consultant, and
to attend and participate in meetings with the Consultant.
5. Cost Sharing. The Stakeholders agree to reimburse Spokane County for the applicable
proportionate share as outlined in this Section. Payment to Spokane County shall be remitted
within 30 days of receiving written notification from Spokane County that the Consulting
Services have been completed. Said notification shall include a copy of the study results along
with an Invoice for the applicable amount due. The Stakeholders shall share the costs of the
Consulting Services contract as follows:
o Spokane County 25%
Q Spokane Valley 25%
® Liberty Lake 25%
o CVSD 25%
i Sports Commission Up to$5,000 to address any additional work or expenses
(i.e. consultant reimbursable travel)above and beyond the contracted amount equally
shared by Spokane County, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, and the CVSD.
The Consultant selected will send invoices for service directly to the County. The County shall
then send invoices to each of the parties to this Agreement for their share of the work following
the receipt of invoices from the Consultant. Each party shall reimburse the County within 30
days of receipt of invoice.
In the event one or more of the Stakeholders directs the Consultant to discontinue the
Consultant Services prior to completion of the final report, then those parties shall bear the
entire cost of the Consulting Services
6. Project Management. In collaboration with the parties to this Agreement the County will
develop a Request for Proposals for the study. Upon receipt of proposals, the municipalities
that are party to this Agreement shall jointly and unanimously select the Consultant, who shall
provide the services described in the Request for Proposals to each of these agencies.
7. Severability. 1f any provision of this Agreement or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the provisions and/or the application of the
provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
8. Exercise of Rights or Remedies. Failure of any party to exercise any rights or remedies
under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any obligation by said party and shall not prevent
said party from pursuing that right at any future time.
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 Stakeholders' records with regard to the subject matter of
this Agreement, upon reasonable notice.
10. Entire Agreement.This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Stakeholders.
11. Governing Law and Stipulation of Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Washington.Any action hereunder shall be brought in the Superior Court of
Washington for Spokane County.
12. Recordlnq.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 shall be deemed given on: (I)the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery;or(ii)the third day
following the day on which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to the other Stakeholders at the address set forth below for such parties,or at such other
address as any party shall from time-to-time designate by notice in writing to the other
Stakeholders:
SPOKANE COUNTY:
Doug Chase, Director
Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department
404 N. Havana Street
Spokane Valley, WA 99202
dchase(7a.spokanecountv.arN
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
Mike Jackson, City Manager
City of Spokane Valley
11707 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
mjackson(a7spokanevalley.orq
CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE:
Katy Allen, City Administrator
City of Liberty Lake
22710 E. Country Vista Drive
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
kailen libertviakewa.gov
CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT::
Ben Small, Superintendent
19307 E. Cataido Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99016
bsmallcvsd.orq
SPOKANE REGIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION:
Eric Sawyer, President/ Chief Executive Officer
714 N. Iron Bridge Way, Suite 2.02
Spokane, WA 99202
erics(7spokanesports.oro
14. Compliance With Laws.The Parties shall observe all federal,state and local laws,ordinances and
regulations,to the extent that they may be applicable to the terms of this Agreement.
15. 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. Aa ernent 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED this 7 Wday of Gam' ,20'15.
SPOKANE COUNTY:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Feasibility Study for Potential New Outdoor Multi-Use Sports
Facilities in Spokane County, Washington
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL) was engaged by Spokane County, with funding participation
and collaboration by the City of Liberty Lake, the City of Spokane Valley, the Central Valley School District, and
the Regional Sports Commission, to study the feasibility of potential new outdoor multi-use sports facilities in
Spokane County. This document presents a summary of study findings, while Appendix A presents additional
supporting information on the study's research, analyses and conclusions. Appendix A should be reviewed in its
entirety to gain an understanding of the study's methods, limitations and implications.
Introduction and Background
The purpose of this study is to analyze the market, programmatic, financial and economic feasibility of potential
new/improved outdoor multi-use sports facilities in Spokane County for the purpose of driving new revenue and
economic impact to Spokane County, as well as enhancing rental, practice and other special event facility
alternatives available for County residents. Two specific facility concepts were identified to be the subjects of the
study effort: (1) enhancement of Plante's Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley and (2)development of a new
sports complex at the HUB location in Liberty Lake.
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The study process consisted of detailed research and analysis, including a comprehensive set of market-specific
information derived from the following:
1. Experience garnered through more than 500 sports, recreation and event facility feasibility, planning
and benchmarking projects throughout the country.
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2. Local market visits at the outset of the project, including community and facility tours,and discussions
with study stakeholders.
3. In-person and telephone interviews, meetings and focus groups with more than 50 local Spokane
County area individuals, including representatives and individuals affiliated with Spokane County,
Spokane County Parks/Golf/Recreation, City of Liberty Lake, City of Spokane Valley, Central Valley
School District, and Regional Sports Commission, local sports organizations/associations/clubs, local
educational institutions, sports/recreation/visitor industry stakeholders, and other individuals.
4. Research and analysis of local market conditions, existing facilities and infrastructure and amateur
sports and recreation trends.
5. Benchmarking research and analysis of facility data and interviews conducted with management of
in excess of 50 competitive and comparable sports and recreation complexes located throughout the
region and country.
6. Comparative analysis of socioeconomic data from competitive/comparable facility markets.
7. Completed telephone interviews with more than 50 representatives of sports and recreation
organizations/governing bodies with local, state, regional and/or national tournament scope.
Local Market Conditions
The strength of a market in terms of its ability to support and utilize sports and recreation facilities is measured,
in part, by the size of the local and regional market area population and its age, income and other characteristics.
Other local market characteristics have relevance when considering the attractiveness of a particular community
as a host for major amateur sports facilities, including transportation accessibility,climate,existing local inventory
of athletic facilities, and visitor amenities.
In addition to the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the local and regional market,transportation
access to and from potential new/improved Spokane County outdoor multi-use sports facilities represents a key
element of the viability of any potential facility or facilities. Convenient local access to any potential facility will
be paramount to the local and regional sports participants who will represent the majority of users of a potential
new/improved facility, while regional access characteristics will likely influence the ability of the venues to attract
tournaments drawing teams from throughout the greater metro area, surrounding region and beyond. Industry
research indicates that participants in youth and adult sports tournaments are willing to drive, on average, up to
three hours to participate in regional tournaments. The population within a 180-minute drive time of the proposed
facility sites is more than 1.5 million, providing an important population base from which the proposed facilities
could draw tournament participants.
While a number of sports and recreation fields exist throughout Spokane County, with the exception of Plante's
Ferry for soccer, the Spokane Valley/Liberty Lake area is lacking a significant concentration of quality fields in a
single location. Many communities have seen that developing new sports facilities benefits the local sports market
by consolidating activities and facilities/facilities at one single site, and such developments have assisted in
recreational activity participation growth in a given area.
Moreover, any envisioned Spokane County outdoor multi-use sports complex designed with appropriate quality
and amenity standards would allow the area to be a more marketable tournament destination—in terms of offering
a quality facility with a critical mass of fields in one location that would serve as the central tournament location,
rather than spreading games across a number of limited field sites/facilities(which tends to be much less desirable,
particularly for major traveling tournaments).
Non-local participating teams at any potential new sports facilities would have a positive impact on the Spokane
County, Spokane Valley, and Liberty Lake economies by supporting area hotels, restaurants and other
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establishments during their visit to the area, Economic impact generated by non-local participants and their
families is typically a critical reason for the consideration of public investment in these types of larger sports and
recreational facilities. Offering an appropriate number of facilities to attract a critical mass of non-local tournament
participants is an important factor in generating this economic impact. However, the ability of the local market
to provide an adequate number of hotels that are within reasonable driving distance from the potential facilities
is also a key element for ensuring that the economic benefit created by hosting amateur sports events is
maximized within the local community and a key consideration for sports organizations selecting potential
tournament, meet or competition destinations.
Market Demand
Analysis results suggest that unmet market demand exists to support investment in the Plante's Ferry Sports
Complex and the proposed HUB sports complex concepts. These projects would enhance the quality
baseball/softball and soccer/multisport field inventory serving the Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake areas within
Spokane County and better meet local and nonlocal demand. Single, high quality field complexes,focused around
common field types, could serve to enhance revenues, satisfy unmet local needs, allow for the growth of local
sports and recreation programming, and generate incremental economic impact through the attraction of new
non-local tournaments.
Plante's Ferry Field Complex (soccer/multisport + softball)
1. Existing Conditions:
a. Condition and quality of fields are limiting the marketability and available use hours.
b. Physical improvements are required to elevate to industry standard conditions.
c. Quality is also hindered by limited County funding support to maintain soccer fields.
d. For an all-natural-surface complex of its type and condition, the soccer fields are highly
utilized.
e. Certain organizations/clubs desire to have greater access to the complex.
2. Soccer Field Demand:
Number of fields is estimated to be sufficient to accommodate current and potential new local
demand at current rectangle fields, assuming the conversion of 2 fields to synthetic turf plus
lights,which will importantly expand use hours.
3. Softball Field Demand:
Added capacity exists to accommodate incremental demand at softball fields; however,
configuration and quality of fields limits appeal to local clubs and non-local organizations.
Synthetic turf infields and LED lights for 2 fields will expand usable hours and reduce maintenance
costs.
HUB Outdoor Field Complex(softball + baseball)
1. Demand:
Moderate to high demand levels noted among local and non-local softball and baseball leagues,
clubs and tournament producers.
2. Supply&Demand Issues:
Minimum of 8 fields is required to meet existing demand; however, 12 fields are believed to be
needed to address long-term growth.
3. HUB Site:
Original HUB site plan envisioned 35-acre site for 8 fields. Based on industry standards(including
parking, circulation, support facilities, etc.), between 4.0 to 6.0 acres per triangle field is
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appropriate for planning purposes. A 12-field complex would suggest a 48- to 72-acre site.
Industry standards for modern complexes of this nature are 75 parking spaces per field.
4. Alternative Site:
If the HUB site cannot be expanded to at least 48 contiguous acres, consideration of alternative
sites for a larger complex and/or future growth should be considered.
Supportable Program &Development Costs
Based on the results of the market analysis, the following conclusions have been reached with regard to market
supportable programmatic elements of the two proposed projects:
Plante's Ferry Field Complex (soccer/multisport + softball)
• Soccer/Multisport Fields:
• Existing 13 fields at Plante's Ferry(plus other local field supply) expected to be sufficient to
accommodate existing and future local/non-local demand.
• Conversion of two fields to synthetic turf with lighting would importantly expand utilization,
availability, and marketability.
• Contemplated strategy of regrade, irrigation &equipment improvements is appropriate.
• Softball Fields:
• Supply of 5 fields is appropriate.
• Conversion of infield dirt to turf on all 5 fields and addition of lights on 2 fields would
reduce maintenance costs and significantly increase available use hours.
• RECOMMENDATION:
• Original concept.
• 13 soccer fields (2 turf, 11 grass).
• 5 softball fields (all infield turf).
• Lighting and other improvements as planned.
HUB Outdoor Field Complex(softball + baseball)
• 4 full synthetic turf baseball fields:
• utilizing a wheel configuration with portable mounds and adjustable base lengths (including
60', 65', 70',80'and 90'bases) and fences up to 320'with portable fencing.
• 8 full synthetic turf softball/youth baseball fields:
• utilizing dual wheel configuration with portable mounds and adjustable base lengths
(including 60', 65', 70'and 80'bases) and portable fencing allowing for configurations of
200'to 300'.
• Other:
• Lighting for all fields to maximize utilization periods.
• Restroom and concession facilities.
• Pavilion &field operations building.
• Warm-up areas.
• Park entrance signage.
• Paved parking lot, parking capacity for min. of 75 spaces per field.
• RECOMMENDATION:
• 12 fields (larger concept than originally envisioned is indicated to optimally accommodate
local and nonlocal unmet demand).
• 4 full size flexible baseball fields.
• 8 softball/youth baseball fields.
• All fields full synthetic turf&scalable.
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An analysis was conducted to estimate order-of-magnitude construction costs pursuant to the supportable building
program for the two proposed projects. Construction costs tend to vary widely among comparable sports facility
projects. Many variables exist that influence actual realized construction costs, including type of facility, size,
components, level of finish, integrated amenities, costs of goods and services in the local market, location and
topography of the site, ingress/egress issues, and other such aspects. Importantly, a detailed architectural
concept, design and costing study would be required to specifically estimate construction costs for the projects.
The following exhibit presents a summary of assumed/estimated construction costs associated with the two
projects.
Plante's Ferry Project HUB Complex Project
Description Unn Quantity Unit Price Cast
• Estimated costs for Plante's Ferry
[Playing Surfaces I
improvement project provided by County. softball
Synthetic Turf Fields EA 12 $ 600,000 $ 7,200,000
• Description: Plante's Ferry park was initially Natural Grass Fields EA 0 $ - $ -
developed in 1952 and was expanded to rota!softball Cost $ 7,200,000
include the sports stadium(13 soccer fields [A]Total Playing Surface Cost $ 7,200,0001
and 5 softball fields) from 1997-2002 through lBlSite Buildings - J
Site Maintenance B'dg. SF 1,500 $ 100 $ 150,000
a partnership with the Spokane Valley Junior Tournament Headquarters SF 2,500 5 175 $ 440,000
Soccer Association. Conceptually, this project Concessions/Restroom SF 3,000 $ 200 $ 600,000
would convert 2 existing grass soccer fields h]Total tluifding Costs]A+B) 5 8.390,0001
into synthetic turf fields with LED field (By other Construction Costs
lighting, modify the 5 existing softball fields FtxedEqu'pment 276 ofDu'dingCosts 276 $ 170,000
to include synthetic turf infield, backstop
General 5iteuerk SXofBed+n;Costs $% $ 420,000
y Landscape 2115 of Bed:ng Costs 276 $ 170,000
upgrades,permanent home run fencing and Parking Per Space 900 5 1,250 $ 1,130,060
LED field lighting for 2 fields, add safety
Sidewalks SF 71200 $ 5 $ 350,060
g._ Ii Lighting EA 12 $ 185,004 $ 7,220,000
netting around play equipment as needed, Fencing 214 of Bu'dtrg Costs 276 $ 170,000
Community Features 276 of Bul'ding Costs 2% $ 170,000
pursue parking improvements, irrigation
system enhancements and misc.repairs/ In)Total con,wFuoncn,a]c+p� 5 13,230.006(
improvements. Replacement of existing IF)other Pra)ece costs I
Soft Costs 205:of Construction Costs 2036 $ 2,640,000
dilapidated restroom. General Planning Contingency 1076 of Construction Costs 10% $ 1,320,060
Site AcqustIon °lent',swirled $ 10,700,_00.
001l
• Total Estimated Project Cost: $5,861,000 'Total Estimated Prolest Costs(E+F) $ 27,88.0,604:1
Note:Rypothetieal order-or-magnitude estimates.Detailed architectural concept,
design and costing anaysi5 v.09141 be required to specifica'ly esUrnate construction
costs.
Business Model
An evaluation of the various options regarding the management and operations of the proposed outdoor multi-
use sports facility projects was conducted. Different management structure alternatives each have their own
unique advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered when making decisions regarding the
management of the facilities. Further information providing these options is provided in Appendix A. A summary
of key recommendations is as follows:
Plante's Ferry Field Complex
• Additional funding support is required to elevate soccer field product quality to expand availability
and attract new local and nonlocal business. Current soccer club operator(Spokane Valley Junior
Soccer Association) is believed to be operating and maintaining the fields to as high of a level as
possible, given limited resources. Improvements and new turf will increase pressure to elevate
product quality and operational efficiency.
• Greater efficiencies could be achieved by consolidating management/operation of soccer and
softball fields.
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• Private management for the full complex (soccer and softball fields) should be bid. RFP should
outline clear expectations for scheduling, rates, and financial and economic impact outcomes.
Contract covering a three to five-year term, with renewals.
• Negotiated contract should be designed in accordance with industry best practices and include
appropriate County oversight and approval of calendar, rates and scheduling. Regular meetings
of County, operator and tenants should occur for purposes of season scheduling and tenant
contracting. Would work to mitigate current challenges associated with availability and
scheduling concerns expressed by some interested user groups.
• A management fee would be paid to the contracted operator(base plus incentive fee). Operating
deficit would be responsibility of the County. Management contract could define annual County
subsidy caps, if necessary. '
HUB Outdoor Field Complex
• County-owned, contracted private management. Contract covering a three to five-year term,
with renewals.
• Negotiated contract should be designed in accordance with industry best practices and include
appropriate County oversight and approval of calendar, rates and scheduling. Regular meetings
of County, operator and tenants should occur for purposes of season scheduling and contracting.
• A management fee would be paid to the contracted operator(base plus incentive fee). Operating
deficit would be responsibility of the County. Management contract could define annual County
subsidy caps, if necessary.
• Possibility to award management of both complexes to a single operator. This could lead to
greater efficiency and a more advantageous financial arrangement for the County. The existing
HUB owner/operator could also be a potential operator candidate.
Utilization Levels
A detailed utilization model was developed to consider a large number of variables and inputs to analyze each
sport/use for the two facility projects analyzed. For instance,when considering different types of usage(i.e., use
from local leagues/clubs versus non-local tournaments/meets versus clinics/camps/lessons versus open
recreation, etc.), separate assumptions were used for the development of usage and attendance (participants
and spectators). The following exhibit presents a summary of total estimated attendance by use type for the two
analyzed project concepts through a stabilized year of operation (assumed fourth year of operations for Plante's
Ferry and the fifth year for a new HUB outdoor field complex). Estimates have been made regarding use and
attendance levels at the existing Plante's Ferry fields (including both soccer and softball fields).
Spokane County Sports Complex -Plante's Ferry Spokane County Sports Complex-HUB Field Complex
Initial Stabilized Initial Stabilised
Existing Year Year Year Year
Comp!ea 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5
Total Attendance: Total Attendance:
Leagues 103,007 135,000 140,407 145,600 145,630 leagues 58,500 70,200 81,900 81,900 81,500
Practices 217,615 265,781 276,413 287,034 287,0-14 Practices 43475 52,550 61,475 61,425 61,425
Carps 7,500 11,709 14,703 18,017,7 20,250 Carps 3,750 6,307 8,403 9,600 10,500
In-Ho use Tournaments 39,750 49,125 49,125 49,125 49,175 lmHouse Tournaments 3,750 31,375 41,250 41,250 41,250
Th'rd-Party Tournaments 37,500 73,875 83,250 83,250 83,250 Th'rd-Perty Tournaments 61,500 84,950 117,775 117,775 117,775
TOTAL ATTENDANCE 405,375 535.481 563.888 583,219 185,469 TOTAL ATTENDANCE 175.875 245,975 310,750 311,550 313,150
Tournaments: Taurname nts:
1n-HouseToarnamects 8 9 9 9 9 In-House Tournaments 2 6 7 7 7
Th"rd-Party Tournaments 4 9 10 10 10 Third-Party Tournaments 12 17 23 23 23
Total 12 18 19 19 19 Total 14 23 30 39 30
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Financial Operations
An analysis of financial operations was conducted to estimate the operating revenues and expenses for the
proposed outdoor projects. The assumptions used in this analysis are based on the results of the market analysis,
industry trends, knowledge of the marketplace, existing local area facility operations, and financial results from
comparable facilities. Upon completion of further planning, revenue and expense assumptions should be updated
to reflect changes to the assumptions made herein. These changes could significantly affect the analysis of future
operating results.
This presentation is designed to assist project representatives in estimating the financial attributes of the proposed
Spokane County outdoor facility projects identified herein and cannot be considered to be a presentation of
expected future results. Accordingly, this analysis may not be useful for any other purpose. The assumptions
disclosed herein are not all inclusive, but are those deemed to be significant; however, there will be differences
between estimated and actual results, because events and circumstances frequently do not occur as expected,
and these differences may be material, Key assumptions used to estimate the potential financial operations of
the proposed Spokane County outdoor facility projects include, but are not limited to the following:
1. The Plante's Ferry improved complex and the new Hub Complex will consist of the respective market
indicated programs previously outlined herein.
2. Baseball, softball and soccer leagues/tournaments will be operated by both in-house and through third-
party organizers who will pay rental fees to the Complexes.
3. The Complexes will be owned by Spokane County or some other public or non-profit entity and therefore
will be exempt from property taxes.
4. Both the Complexes will be operated and managed by a professional,competent and experienced private
management company under contract.
5. The Complexes will be aggressively marketed and provide competitive rates.
6. The chosen management company (or companies) will promote STAFFING ASSUMPTIONS
events and uses in keeping with the County's goals of community Plantes Ferry
involvement, quality of life for residents, and economic impact.
Position Salary
7. The baseball/softball diamonds and soccer fields will be built to Execut eDrector(xl) $65,000
tournament-quality standards and will be well-maintained. Director of Operations(xli $55,000
Es Ws Operations Manager(xl) $42,500
8. Ample parking will be provided to accommodate demand. Marketing Manager(0) $47,500
Facility Manager(xl) $30,000
9. There are no significant or material changes in the supply or quantity Fachtylnterns $18,000
of existing venues in the marketplace. Administrative Assistants $25,000
Maintenance/Custodians $85,000
10. Stabilization of operations is assumed to occur by year 4 for Plante's Total Payroll $393,000
Ferry,year 5 for a new HUB complex. Benefits Factor 1.3
11. Figures are presented in terms of 2016 dollars. SAlAR1ESAND 8ENEFITS $812,680
12. Figures do not include debt service, depreciation or other non-
operating costs (with the exception of an assumed annual capital STAFFING ASSUMPTIONS
reserve expense for future end-of-life synthetic turf replacement). Hull Feld Complex
13. Pre-opening services/activities would be contracted via the selected Potion Salary
private manager. These expenses would be expected to be ExecuIseDirector(xl) $85,000
negotiated via a monthly fee paid to the private contractor and are DirecterofOperatians;xli $65,000
Erents Operations f.7anager(%1) $42,500
included in the soft costs associated with the construction budget. Marketing Manager(x1) $47,500
Pre-opening expenses would be expected to approximate between Administrative Assistants $25,000
Alaintenance/Custodians $45,000
$300,000 to $500,000 for the HUB and $100,000 to $200,000 for Total Payroll $310,000
Plante's Ferry,
Benefits Factor 1.3
14. Assumed staffing levels for each of the projects under private
management are shown to the right. SALARIES AND BENEFITS $407,880
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A summary of the estimated annual financial operations (until assumed stabilization of operations) of the two
proposed projects is presented below.
1Plante's Ferry(soccer/multisport+softball) HUB Complex(softball+baseball)
Stat.ned SIa'anad
Year Year Year Year
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5
Operat'rg Revenues Operatirt3Aerenuer
Leaole,Fr attka and Carp Reota's $841,563 $877,6,3 $912,704 $912,206 Lar4ae,Practice end Car?Renrals $333,750 $471,502 $555,750 $555,250 $556,250
To.rnarrart P.antal I ccele $33,007 $37000 $37,070 $37110 Tournament Rental 1-ec-ne $60,000 $55,000 $115,107 $115000 5115,061
In-Hou se Tes.reaerenl Resishat5^n feet $207,200 $207,000 $777,200 $107,100 LrHdarY Tournarrcnt Ree tratian feet $50,407 5709,200 $579,107 $273,167 $279,207
Spersarsh'p $75,000 $75,67) $75,04) $75.00) &03-aais'"p $125,002 $125,4) 5515,617 $175,007 $115,007
Co-cessions Net) $184,455 $155,273 $205,570 $213,4554 Cencesvon4P:et) $75,150 $110,595 $142,5s) $147,644 $152,461
011-ar Re;enca $25,457 $25,47) $25,007 $35007 Ostar Re.erce $50,00) $50,673 550.[00 $50,007 $50,077
Tata!Operating Yever.a $1,355,633 $1,416,555 $1,462,377 51,465650 Total O rating P.ererues $754,300 51057,155 $1,763,437 $1,273,693 $1,577,501
Operating Experses Operating Expanses
$,rite&WWI $517,6.33 $520,159 $533.722 $533,722 Sate-es&SYeges $407,550 $419,777 $432,370 $445,340 $459,701
Ta,eatrt it Expenses $32150 $82,650 $52353 $02,050 Icemen-ent Exposes $25187 503,0£0 $111,657 $111,600 $111,660
IV Cts $256,0) $290,367 $250067 $237,02) liti:t-es $95,06) $03,650 5101,845 $004,372 5101,902
Repairs&17?-tenarce $140,007 $24007) $240,0}) $247,003 ?cprr7s&h'a'nteeence $35,400 $65,447 555,403 $16,492 555,477
Mater-13's an i Sup;7es $123,750 $123,750 $123,750 $123,750 Listerias en35_pp'ies 599,700 $59.007 $99,075 $53000 $93,0.))
Iswance $5000) $6.073 $50,000 $60,5 0 Irs_raeae $4$66) $43,004 543,173 543,07) $44,00.3
Oerara€E.Adr.nsraMa $65,000 $15,00) $5$040 $55,000 General&Atim,r'stra„a $55,0) $54000 $05,002 $91,077 $550'))
Other h':ceiarKa.s $50,67) $50,067 550,007 550,400 Wer tiscear.arus $25,007 $25,000 $250.2 $25,040 $75,60
A"anaaement Fee $150,001 $150,0:0 $150,06) $130,{)7 I.tanagereer:t Fee $150,4) $150,000 $150,0'7) $150,07) 5150,070
Total Operating Expenses $1,599,423 $1,509,703 $1,620352 $1,620,352 Total Operating Expenses $1,017,110 $1,005,737 51,133233 $1,155,323 $1,165,633
OFetatinO lrcame/floss) 1$732,793) ($193,214) 1$157,3761 ($150,461) Operatirglncame/11.ml ($282,3101 ($33,641) $329,134 $137,748 5109,514
Other Expenses Other Expanaoe
Pepe-''cenent Festive $130,402 $130,000 5130,00) $130,0:0 P..ep!scement Aesene $15),00) $260047 $260,07) $260,000 $250,009
Tidal Nei Income/plass) 05362.7981 1$353,2511 (5287,3761 15180,4571 Total hiel!ncame/LLoss) ($522,410) 15133,4411 .1$130,863) (5141,237) (5350,761)
Rote:F,gur cs praentel 112016 do"ers.Does not include debt sersrce asscclatel wth de1elapre-t cosls.A replacement ratrs has been assume]to account f or rep'acernent cf the
synthetic turf(e,sY 15}ears)end Other n arpr cep+at lrrprc•,narrntt that xnu'd to Dented.Casts for thae rep!acerent h.,e teen amaalzel a•.er a IS yed period.
Economic Impacts and Other Benefits
Many of the most important benefits related to the operations of the proposed Spokane County outdoor multi-
use sports facilities cannot be quantitatively measured. Firstly,the estimated quantitative impacts of the proposed
facilities do not include benefits that may be generated from other private sector investment surrounding the
facilities such as hotel, restaurant,other retail,and entertainment establishments,spurred by increased visitation
to the sub-area. Additionally, other potential qualitative benefits for Spokane County, Spokane Valley, Liberty
Lake and their respective residents could include:
• Enhanced sports and recreation opportunities for local youths and adults;
• Reduction in the need for residents to leave Spokane County, Spokane Valley, or Liberty Lake for sports
and recreation activities;
• Synergy with the other sports, recreation, entertainment and leisure facilities leading to increased tourism
activity;
• Enhanced community pride, self-image, exposure and reputation; and,
• Enhanced regional exposure.
Beyond these qualitative benefits, the annual operations of the proposed facilities would be expected to provide
important new quantifiable benefits to the County, Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. Specifically, the annually
recurring impacts of the proposed amateur sports field complexes begin with the initial direct spending made
during operations related to participant fees, camps, clinics, facility rentals, concessions, advertising and other
income as well as expenditures made before and after events throughout local hotels, restaurants, retail,
entertainment and other establishments. Initial direct spending is generated during construction on materials
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and labor and during operations at events on registration fees, facility rentals, concessions and advertising, as
well as before and after events throughout local hotel, restaurant, retail and other establishments.
In order to estimate the incremental economic impact benefits generated to the local economy, certain
adjustments must be made to initial direct spending to reflect the fact that all spending is not likely to impact the
local economy. Adjustments must be made to account for the fact that a certain amount of spending associated
with the proposed projects will be made by local residents (i.e., residents of Spokane County) and, therefore,
likely represents money already spent in the economy in another form. This phenomenon is called displacement
and reduces the overall net new impacts, This type of spending is not considered net new to the local economy.
Additionally, not all spending associated with the proposed projects will take place in the local economy. A portion
of this spending is likely to occur outside the immediate area and also outside the County. This phenomenon is
called leakage and reduces the overall impact.
Economic impacts associated with the proposed facilities will likely be further increased through re-spending of
the net new direct spending. The total impact is estimated by applying an economic multiplier to initial direct
spending to account for the total economic impact. The total output multiplier is used to estimate the aggregate
total spending that takes place beginning with the direct spending and continuing through each successive round
of re-spending. Successive rounds of re-spending are generally discussed in terms of their indirect and induced
effects on the area economy. Each is discussed in more detail as follows:
• Indirect effects consist of the re-spending of the initial or direct expenditures. These indirect impacts
extend further as the dollars constituting the direct expenditures continue to change hands. This process,
in principle, could continue indefinitely. However, recipients of these expenditures may spend all or part
of it on goods and services outside the market area, put part of these earnings into savings,or pay taxes.
This spending halts the process of subsequent expenditure flows and does not generate additional
spending or impact within the community after a period of time. This progression is termed leakage and
reduces the overall economic impact. Indirect impacts occur in a number of areas including the following:
(1) wholesale industry as purchases of food and merchandise products are made; (2) transportation
industry as the products are shipped from purchaser to buyer; (3) manufacturing industry as products
used to service the sports and recreation complex, sports franchise/tenants, vendors and others are
produced; (4) utility industry as the power to produce goods and services is consumed; and (5) other
such industries.
• Induced effects consist of the positive changes in spending, employment, earnings and tax collections
generated by personal income associated with the operations of a sports and recreation complex.
Specifically, as the economic impact process continues, wages and salaries are earned, increased
employment and population are generated, and spending occurs in virtually all business, household and
governmental sectors. This represents the induced spending impacts generated by direct expenditures.
The appropriate multipliers to be used are dependent upon certain regional characteristics and also the nature of
the expenditure. An area which is capable of producing a wide range of goods and services within its border will
have high multipliers, a positive correlation existing between the self-sufficiency of an area's economy and the
higher probability of re-spending occurring within the region. If a high proportion of the expenditures must be
imported from another geographical region, lower multipliers will result. The multiplier estimates used in this
analysis are based on the IMPLAN system, which is currently used by hundreds of universities and government
entities throughout the country. IMPLAN is a computer program that performs regional input-output analysis
based on approximately 530 industry interrelationships.
The exhibit on the following page presents a summary of the estimated annual economic impacts associated with
the operations of the two sports facility projects identified herein. Estimates relating to the geographic areas that
would be the beneficiaries of the economic impact are also identified, resulting from an analysis of the location of
likely visitor amenity products (i.e., hotels, restaurants, retail stores, etc.) that would be the recipients of direct
spending by nonlocal facility attendees and spectators/families/guests.
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Plante's Ferry (soccer/multisport+ softball)
Initial Stabilized Es iitTa di r ''U .n
Existing Year Year StsrIne Uccle Ohs
Complex 1 2 3 4 rsIL_y late In•Cc untl
Total Attendee Days 405,375 535,481 563,888 583,219 585,469
Total Non-Local Visitor Days 42,375 67,350 73,538 75,188 76,313
Total Hotel Room Nights 8,625 13,704 15,002 15,398 15,668 70% 117% 20%
Di red Spa ndi ng by Type
Hotel $1,334,813 $2,121,525 $2,316,431 $2,368,406 $2,403,844 70% 10% 20%
RestaurantMeals 1,048,781 1,666,913 1,820,053 1,860,891 9,886,734 85% 10% 5%
Entertainment/Leisure 254,250 404,100 441,225 451,125 457,875 5th% 10% 46%
Retail/Shopping 349,594 555,638 606,684 620,297 629,578 70% 15% 15%
Other 190,688 303,075 330.919 338 344 343,406 70% 15% 15%
Total $3,178,125 $5,051,750 $5,515,313 $5,639,063 $5,723,438 73'.6 11% 16%
Indirect/Induced Spending $1,970,438 $3,131,775 $3,419,494 $3,496,219 $3,548,531 70% 10% 70%
Total Econ antic Output $5,148,563 $8,183,025 $8,934,606 $9,135,281 $9,271,969 70% 10% 20%
Personal Earnings $2,574,281 $4,091,513 $4,467,403 $4,567,641 $4,635,984 70% 1085 20%
Employment 66 105 115 118 119 70% 10% 20%
tr,NI&wrt4irr2Iasi
HUB Complex (softball+ baseball)
Initial Stabilized Estimated Distribution
Year Year 5potsnc ITL.ite 04'r
1 2 3 4 5 +:alley L,(, In iunrh
Total Attendee Days 175,875 245,975 310,750 311,950 313,150
Total Non-Local Visitor Days 39,750 61,563 83,713 84,313 84,913
Total Hotel Roam Nights 7,425 12,439 16,911 17,055 17,199 65% 15% 20%
Direct Spending by Type
Hotel $1,157,625 $1,939,219 $2,636,944 $2,655,844 $2,674,744 65% 15% 20%
RestaurantMeals 909,563 1,523,672 2,071,884 2,036,734 2,101,584 65% 25% 10%
Entertalnment/Leisure 220,500 369,375 507,275 505,875 569,475 45% 20% 35%
Retail/Shopping 303,188 507,891 690,628 695,578 700,528 60% 25% 15%
Other 165,375 277,031 376,706 379,406 382,106 60% 25% 15%
Total $2,756,250 $4,617,188 56,278,438 $6,323,438 $6,358,438 63% 26% 17%
Indirect/Induced Spending $1,708,875 $2,862,656 $3,892,631 $3,920,531 $3,948,431 65% 15% 20%
Total Economic Output $4,465,125 $7,479,844 $10,171,069 $10,243,999 $10,316,869 65% 15% 20%
Personal Earnings $2,232,563 $3,739,922 $5,085,534 $5,121,984 $5,158,434 65% 15% 20%
Employment 58 96 131 132 133 65% 15% 20%
(full&,part4i,na labs}
(loin acres prrse-ted In 0556 ddln.Orly.Fleas spending bycstimoed t1sitors xhoze not lord)r.idcnts.
As shown, the estimated annual total output (direct spending plus indirect/induced spending) for the proposed
Plante's Ferry project in a stabilized year of operations (assumed fourth full year of operation) is estimated at
$9.3 million (or$4.1 million over existing Plante's Ferry levels). The estimated total output for the proposed HUB
field complex is estimated at$10.3 million annually (upon stabilization). These spending levels associated with
the two facilities are estimated to annually support between $2.1 million (net) for Plante's Ferry and $5.2 million
for the HUB in earnings (or personal income) in the Spokane County economy, along with between 53 (net) and
133 full and part-time jobs throughout the Spokane County economy, respectively.
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