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Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board Wednesday, October 2, 2019 • 1 – 3 PM PSRC Board Room • 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104

The meeting will be streamed live over the internet at www.psrc.org.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call (1:00) - Councilmember Terry Ryan, President 2. Communications and Public Comment 3. President's Remarks 4. Staff Report 5. Consent Agenda (1:20) a. Approve Minutes of Meeting held July 10, 2019 b. Approve Voucher Dated June 18, 2019 in the Amount of $70.00 6. Action Item (1:30) a. Vice Presidential Election -- Terry Ryan, CPSEDD President 7. Discussion Item (1:40) a. Greater Seattle Partners Regional Prosperity Plan -- Brian McGowan, Greater Seattle Partners 8. Discussion Item (2:30) a. Amazing Place Midpoint Review -- Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager 9. Information Item a. Amazing Place Implementation Update - October 2019 10. Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 1 - 3 PM, PSRC Board Room 11. Adjourn (3:00)

Board members please submit proposed amendments and other materials prior to the meeting for distribution. Organizations/individuals may submit information for distribution. Send to Sheila Rogers at [email protected], fax 206-587-4825, or mail.

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MINUTES

Central Puget Sound Council Economic Development District Board Wednesday, July 10, 2019 PSRC Boardroom

Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting of the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board was called to order at 1:04 p.m. by Councilmember Terry Ryan, President. The signatures on the attendance sheet, as well as documentation by staff, determined attendance and that a quorum was present.

[To watch a video of the meeting and hear the full discussion, please go to: http://psrcwa.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx]

Members and Alternates that participated for all or part of the meeting included: (**participation via teleconference)

Councilmember Terry Ryan, President Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson A. Boungjaktha Commissioner Ryan Calkins Kevin Clark Elizabeth Court** Tom Florino Commissioner Charlotte Garrido** Deputy Mayor Nick Harper** Councilmember Lisa Herbold Pat Iolavera Councilmember Connie Ladenburg** Councilmember Conrad Lee Patrick Pierce John Powers** Andrea Reay Councilmember Anna Rohrbough Commissioner Axel Strakeljahn Councilmember Sheree Wen Mayor Greg Wheeler**

Members absent included: (*alternate present)

Councilmember Mariah Bettise Executive Dow Constantine Bob Drewel

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Reagan Dunn Leonard Forsman Mayor Cassie Franklin* Bruce Kendall Caroline King Councilmember Jay Mills Commissioner Clare Petrich Councilmember Ed Prince* Councilmember Shannon Reynolds Stan Sorscher Councilmember Ed Stern Commissioner Tom Stiger Mayor Geoffrey Thomas* Councilmember Robert Thoms Tony To Chad Wright

Communications and Citizen Comments

The following citizen approached the board for comment: Alex Tsimerman.

President’s Remarks

Councilmember Terry Ryan made the following remarks: • Welcomed the board members and thanked them for their participation.

Staff Reports

Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager – Puget Sound Regional Council, made the following announcements: • Updated the board on recent efforts and accomplishments that PSRC staff and other regional partners are working on to implement the strategies adopted in the region’s economic strategy: Amazing Place.

Consent Agenda

ACTION: It was moved and seconded (Strakeljahn/Lee) to: (a) Approve Minutes of Meeting held May 1, 2019 and (b) Approve Vouchers Dated April 12, 2019 in the Amount of $44.37. The motion passed unanimously.

ACTION: It was moved and seconded (Strakeljahn/Lee) to: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget and Work Program. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion Item

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Washington Tourism Marketing – David Blandford, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Visit Seattle and Washington Tourism Alliance Co-Chair Mr. Blandford discussed efforts to implement a statewide marketing plan to support tourism activities throughout Washington. Mr. Blandford discussed the Washington Tourism Alliance’s work to implement the statewide marketing plan and work with local communities to ensure that tourism activities benefit all regions of the state.

Washington Maritime Blue – Joshua Berger, Maritime Sector Lead, Washington State Department of Commerce

Mr. Berger, provided an overview of the Washington Maritime Blue Strategy and efforts to implement it. The strategy’s goal is to have Washington be home to the nation’s most sustainable maritime industry by 2050. The strategy will be utilized to support proposed policies, funding mechanisms, demonstration projects, workforce initiatives and the development of a Maritime Innovation Center.

Next Meeting

The Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board will next meet on October 2, 2019, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the PSRC Boardroom.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m.

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CONSENT AGENDA September 25, 2019

To: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board

From: Diana Lauderbach, Chief Financial Officer

Subject: Approve Voucher Dated June 18, 2019 in the Amount of $70.00

IN BRIEF

PSRC vouchers are reviewed by the Operations Committee and approved by the Executive Board. In order to comply fully with RCW 42.24.080, vouchers for the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District (CPSEDD) should be approved by the CPSEDD Board as well.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

The CPSEDD Board should approve the following vouchers:

REQUESTED WARRANT DATE VOUCHER NUMBER TOTALS

6/18/2019 AP 10932 $70.00

$70.00

For additional information, please contact Diana Lauderbach at 206-464-5416; email [email protected].

Attachments: EDD AP Vouchers 06-18-19

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Date: Monday, September 23, 2019 Puget Sound Regional Council Page: 1 of 1 Time: 10:42AM Report: 03630_OPSAPPROVALNEW.rpt User: AWERFELMANN Check Register - APPROVAL Company: PSRC Periods: 11-19 Through 12-19 As of: 9/23/2019

Check Check Check Period Ref Doc Invoice Invoice Amount Nbr Type Date Vendor Name To Post Closed Nbr Type Number Date Paid

Acct / Sub: 11000 00000

010932 CK 6/18/2019 Bank of America 12-19 115694 VO May 22, 19 EDD 5/22/2019 Reg-Thibedeau; ECO Alliance 60.00 010932 CK 6/18/2019 Bank of America 12-19 115694 VO May 22, 19 EDD 5/22/2019 2019 Annual Report Filing 10.00

Check Total 70.00

Check Count: 1 Acct Sub Total: 70.00

Check Type Count Amount Paid Regular 1 70.00 Hand 0 0.00 Electronic Payment 0 0.00 Void 0 0.00 Stub 0 0.00 Zero 0 0.00 Mask 0 0.00 Total: 1 70.00 Attachment: EDD AP Vouchers 06-18-19 (2675 : Approve Vouchers)

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ACTION ITEM September 25, 2019

To: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board

From: Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager

Subject: Vice Presidential Election

IN BRIEF

The Central Puget Sound Economic Development District (CPSEDD) Vice President position has become vacant. CPSEDD President Terry Ryan has nominated Tom Florino to fill this position for the remainder of the current officer term, ending at the February 2020 board meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

The board should elect Tom Florino as Vice President of the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District to fill the remainder of the current term.

DISCUSSION

CPSEDD President and Vice President serve a two-year term. The current two-year term began at the February 2018 board meeting and will end with the election of new officers at the board’s February 2020 meeting.

According to the CPSEDD bylaws, a vacancy occurring in the office of Vice President is filled by election of a replacement to serve for the unexpired portion of the term. President Terry Ryan has nominated board member Tom Florino to fill the remainder of the current Vice Presidential term.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jason Thibedeau at 206-427- 6799 or [email protected].

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DISCUSSION ITEM September 25, 2019

To: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board

From: Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager

Subject: Greater Seattle Partners Regional Prosperity Plan

IN BRIEF

Brian McGowan, CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, will discuss the Regional Prosperity Plan, which will guide the organization’s efforts to coordinate and lead regional promotion and economic growth over the next three years.

DISCUSSION

The region’s economy is diverse and fast-growing, but is also facing unprecedented challenges. Growth and prosperity have been unequally distributed. Not every person has had the opportunity to prosper, and some of our largest employers are struggling to find talent for jobs that remain unfilled. The region faces the threat of global competition as other regions aggressively pursue the same businesses, jobs, and investments sought here. In response, a coalition of private- and public-sector leaders, led by Challenge Seattle CEO and former Governor Christine Gregoire, launched Greater Seattle Partners in 2018. This new regional partnership was designed to coordinate and lead regional promotion and economic growth problem solving, while serving as a force multiplier for economic development partners throughout the region.

During the past year, GSP has formed, hired initial primary staff, conducted extensive strategy development, and begun implementation. Now GSP is ready to take a major step forward by dramatically increasing its capacity to deliver results for the region, implementing this proactive approach to driving and sustaining regional prosperity – for all.

The Regional Prosperity Plan describes goals and strategies designed to: • build the region’s global identity to attract new investment and advance trade, • attract and retain talent to strengthen our regional competitiveness, and • elevate regional economic development to achieve inclusive economic growth.

Mr. McGowan will highlight key elements of the 2020-2022 Regional Prosperity Plan.

For more information, please contact Jason Thibedeau at (206) 389-2879, or [email protected].

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DISCUSSION ITEM September 25, 2019

To: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board

From: Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager

Subject: Amazing Place Midpoint Review

IN BRIEF

Amazing Place, the region’s economic strategy adopted in 2017, is reaching the midpoint of the planned five-year implementation. Staff will provide an overview of implementation efforts to date.

DISCUSSION

At its September 2017 meeting, the EDD Board adopted Amazing Place as the region’s economic strategy. Amazing Place serves as the official Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District, as approved by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The CEDS is designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region and must be updated at least every five years. Amazing Place is approaching the midpoint for its five-year implementation period.

Amazing Place builds upon other regional planning efforts, and many partners help implement the strategies identified. Since adoption, staff has regularly tracked and reported to the board on ongoing efforts and accomplishments that work to implement the strategy. These implementation efforts include industry analysis and development efforts, new programs and partnerships, regional planning efforts, legislative changes, and investments in new facilities, technologies, programs and public works infrastructure. At the October meeting, staff will provide an overview of implementation efforts to date and highlight the board and staff’s role in implementation.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Jason Thibedeau at 206-389- 2879 or [email protected].

Attachments: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019

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Amazing Place: Growing Jobs and Economic Opportunity in the Central Puget Sound Region

Amazing Place serves as the official Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District, as approved by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The CEDS is designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region and must be updated at least every five years. Amazing Place builds upon other regional planning efforts, and many partners help implement the strategies identified. The following regional projects have been identified as discrete, short-term implementation projects that support the goals and strategies adopted by the Economic Development District Board in Amazing Place. The list includes investments in regional projects by the U.S. EDA, other federal funding, and funds received or distributed by the Washington State Department of Commerce to regional projects or partners.

REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVES Item Investment Awards In Progress Completed

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT $500,000 0 9 Analysis of economic impact of regional industries, industry opportunities and challenges, and development of strategies to grow regional industries

NEW PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS - 3 7 Establishment of new partnerships or organizations and convening regional discussions

REGIONAL PLANNING $1,700,000 4 11 Regional land use, transportation, infrastructure, industrial, maritime, port, airport and workforce planning

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES - - 7 State legislative changes that change function or authority or establish new funding mechanisms

FACILITY & TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS $11,245,000 3 4 Development of public facilities or technology infrastructure that improve the region’s economic foundation

PROGRAM FUNDING $12,710,000 - 12 Investment awards that support economic development related programs

PUBLIC WORKS INVESTMENTS $4,677,000 - 5 Investment awards that expand or improve regional public works infrastructure

TOTAL $30,832,000 10 55

Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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IN PROGRESS IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVES

NEW PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS

Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission Aviation State of Washington, WA Q1 2021 Commission created by legislation passed in April 2019 to identify a Dept. of Transportation location for a new primary commercial aviation facility in Washington by the first quarter of 2021 Future of Work Taskforce Workforce State of Washington Q4 2019 Task force formed in April 2018 charged with developing a set of policies by end of year 2019 to address current and anticipated impacts in technology, demographics, the economy, and other external factors on the future workforce Choose WA NMA Council Coordination Aerospace Choose WA NMA Council Q4 2019 Coordinating body formed in December 2017 to secure design, production, and final assembly of Boeing’s New Midmarket Aircraft (NMA) and strengthen the supplier base in Washington state

REGIONAL PLANNING

SeaTac Community Impacts Study Aerospace Dept. of Commerce, Stantec Q3 2020 Study of the ongoing impacts of growing operations at Seattle-Tacoma Consulting International Airport Sea-Tac Sustainable Airport Master Plan Aerospace Port of Seattle Q4 2019 Blueprint for changes at Sea-Tac Airport to meet future regional demand Regional Aviation Baseline Study Aviation PSRC Q4 2020 Study to analyze the region's aviation capacity and future needs Source: Federal Aviation Administration, $1.6m grant VISION 2050 Growth PSRC Q4 2020 Update to the region’s growth strategy to 2050

FACILITY & TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

Arlington Microgrid and Clean Energy Technology Center Clean Tech Snohomish County Public Q4 2020 Construction of a center to demonstrate innovative energy solutions for Utility District (PUD) electric fleet vehicles, independent from the electrical grid Key Arena Redevelopment Tourism Oak View Group, City of Q4 2021 Development of a sports arena suitable for NBA and NHL franchises Seattle Washington State Convention Center Expansion Tourism WA State Convention Q4 2021 Expansion to the Washington State Convention Center Center Public Facilities District

Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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COMPLETED REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVES

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT

Item Category Lead Timeline Growing the Green Economy Report Clean Tech AWC Center for Quality  03/2019 Assessment of state sectors that can potentially develop technologies to Communities address global climate change impacts Global Trade & Supply Chain Management Economic Impact Analysis Trade, Center of Excellence for  02/2019 Analysis of the economic impact of the region's global supply chain Transportation & Global Trade & Supply Chain management industry Logistics Management Kent Valley Global Trade & Supply Chain Management Economic Impact Trade, City of Kent  02/2019  Analysis Transportation & Analysis of the economic impact of the region's global supply chain Logistics management industry Washington Maritime Blue Strategy Maritime WA Dept. of Commerce  01/2019 Strategy to modernize Washington’s maritime industry Source: U.S. EDA, $500k grant Washington Global Health Landscape Study Global Health Washington Global Health  12/2018 Analysis examining Washington’s global health sector and its Alliance contributions to the state’s economy Aerospace Workforce Development Strategy & Recommendations Aerospace Choose WA NMA Council  11/2018 Comprehensive strategy to strengthen the state’s talent pool in aerospace and related high-demand industries Washington State Space Economy Report Aerospace PSRC  09/2018 Analysis of the region’s role in the emerging commercial space sector JBLM Economic Impact Analysis Military South Sound Military &  09/2018 Analysis of the economic impact of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on the Communities Partnership, region’s economy UW Tacoma Aerospace Competitive Economics Study (ACES) Aerospace Choose WA NMA Council,  06/2018 Assessment of the aerospace competitiveness of each of the fifty states Aerospace Futures Alliance

NEW PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS

Item Category Lead Timeline Washington Maritime Blue – Maritime CleanTech Partnership Maritime, Clean Tech Washington Maritime Blue  06/2019 Partnership between NCE Maritime CleanTech and Washington Maritime to gain competitive advantage in clean tech and maritime industries from mutual collaboration Washington State Broadband Office Broadband Washington State  05/2019 Newly created dedicated state broadband office tasked with expanding Broadband Office internet access to underserved parts of the state Tacoma Community Workforce Advisory Group Workforce City of Tacoma  03/2019 Advisory group to examine and make recommendations regarding a Priority Hiring Ordinance (PHO) and a Community Workforce Agreement

(CWA) in City public works projects Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review) Pierce County Worksite Tour Pilot Workforce Puget Sound College and  03/2019 Pilot worksite tour for students from Pierce County schools to help Career Network (PSCCN) youth develop critical thinking skills related to career decision-making. South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership Housing Various  03/2019 Coalition to support the development and preservation of healthy and affordable housing in South King County 3 Packet Pg. 12 8.a.a

Greater Seattle Partners Business Recruitment Greater Seattle Partners  08/2018 New organization working to develop a 5-year strategic plan by third quarter 2019 for business recruitment, attracting new investment, growing international trade and growing industry clusters in the greater Seattle area WA Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Workgroup Trade, State of Washington  03/2018 Working group to develop policy recommendations to address the Transportation & operation of autonomous vehicles on public roadways in Washington Logistics

REGIONAL PLANNING

Item Category Lead Timeline Washington State Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility Military WA Dept. of Commerce  07/2019 Guide for communities engaged in planning to prevent incompatible development near military installations Ultra-High-Speed Ground Transportation Study Trade, Transportation WA State Department of 07/2019 Preliminary feasibility study to analyze the potential for an ultra-high- & Logistics Transportation speed ground transportation system to connect Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; and points in-between Cascade Industrial Center Designation Industrial Areas & City of Arlington/City of 06/2019 Feasibility study funding followed by regional designation for the Ports Marysville Cascade Manufacturing Industrial Center in Arlington and Marysville Source: WA Dept. of Commerce & CERB, $100k grant “Let Us Succeed: Student College and Career Aspirations” Report Workforce RoadMap Project  06/2019 Report on college and career aspiration of South King County and South Seattle high schoolers Pierce County Broadband Connectivity and Access Evaluation Broadband Pierce County  04/2019 Analysis of current broadband access in Pierce County to identify strategies for increasing access Washington State Air Cargo Movement Study Aerospace, Trade, WA State Legislature Joint  12/2018 Analysis of air cargo movement and congestion at Washington airports Transportation & Transportation Committee Logistics Career Connect Washington Plan Workforce Career Connect Washington  10/2018 Plan for Washington state students to learn about careers earlier and get more real-world experiences in high school and beyond Regional Open Space Conservation Plan Growth PSRC  06/2018 Plan to coordinate region-wide open space conservation Washington State Opportunity Zone Designation Investment WA Governor, WA Dept. of  04/2018 Approval of 45 regional census tracts as Opportunity Zones, to provide Commerce tax incentives to invest in underserved communities Regional Centers Framework Growth PSRC  03/2018 Update to the Regional Centers Framework 2050 Regional Macroeconomic Forecast Growth PSRC  01/2018 Update to the region’s population and employment forecast through 2050

Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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LEGISLATIVE CHANGES Item Category Lead Timeline Defense Community Compatibility Fund Military; Public WA Dept. of Commerce  08/2019 Bill to create fund to support necessary infrastructure near military Works installations Workforce Education Investment Act Workforce Career Connect Washington  05/2019 Comprehensive education legislation including proposals to implement the governor’s Career Connect Washington Initiative and guaranteeing financial aid for more than 110,000 qualified students in Washington to attend college for free or at a discounted rate Commercial Office Space Incentive Growth WA State Legislature  05/2019 Bill incentivizing the development of commercial office space in cities in a county with a population of less than 1.5m Washington Tourism Marketing and Funding Tourism Washington Tourism  02/2019 Reestablishment of a statewide tourism office, marketing plan, and Alliance funding mechanism Cross Laminated Timber Building Code Adoption Forestry Forterra  11/2018 Building code rules for the use of mass timber products, including Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), in commercial and residential construction Public Ports Wholesale Telecommunications Authority Broadband Lead: Washington Public  05/2018 Bill extending the ability of all public ports in Washington to develop and Ports Association operate wholesale telecommunication services

Kitsap County PUD Retail Broadband Broadband Kitsap County PUD  03/2018 Bill allowing the Kitsap County Public Utility District to extend broadband access to the county’s rural communities

FACILITY & TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS Item Category Lead Timeline Energy Efficiency and Solar in Public Building Awards Clean Tech Various  06/2019 Investments in solar and energy efficiency investments at school district, higher education, local and state government facilities Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $4.3m in grants Kitsap County PUD Last Mile Broadband Big Valley Project Broadband Kitsap County PUD  05/2019 Funding for engineering, permitting, construction and material procurement for the Last Mile Broadband Big Valley Project to provide an estimated 158 connections with increased internet speed Source: WA Dept. of Commerce & CERB, $500k grant and $500k loan Port of Everett’s Seaport Modernization Investment Industrial Areas & Port of Everett  10/2018 Investments in the Port of Everett’s Terminal Rail Improvements Phase II Ports and the Cargo Transit Shed Relocation Project Source: Federal Rail Rehabilitation Improvement Financing (RRIF), $5.9m loan Everett Innovation Center Funding Innovation City of Everett  06/2017 Funding and development of the NW Innovation Resource Center’s NW Innovation Lab in Everett

Source: WA Dept. of Commerce & CERB, $45k grant Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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PROGRAM FUNDING Item Category Recipient Timeline

Airport Community Ecology Fund Awards Aviation Various  07/2019 Funding for environmental projects in the airport communities of SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines Source: Port of Seattle, $240k in grants

Life Science Revolving Loan Fund (LSRLF) Business Assistance The Washington Research  06/2019 Funding to establish a pilot revolving loan fund to assist early-stage Foundation Washington-based companies in the life sciences Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $800k grant

Small Business Innovation Research and Tech Transfer Assistance Business Assistance; Life Science Washington  06/2019 Program Innovation Institute Funding to support small business development programs in the life sciences and health IT sector Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $100k grant Washington State Clean Energy Innovation Grants Clean Tech Various  06/2019 Funding to support research, development and deployment of renewable energy technologies in Washington Source: WA Dept. of Commerce & Clean Energy Fund, $4.4m in regional grants Career Connected Learning Grants Workforce Various  05/2019 Grants to increase job readiness competencies for youth ages 14-24 Source: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, $220k in grants Tool Gauge Work Start Grant Workforce EDB Tacoma-Pierce County  01/2019 Funding to train new workers and advance the skills of another existing employees to address continued business growth Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $125k grant AIM Aerospace Expansion Assistance Workforce; Business EDB Tacoma-Pierce County  09/2018 Assistance to expand and create jobs at advanced carbon fiber Assistance manufacturing company AIM facilities in Pierce and King Counties Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $125k grant Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Funding Business Assistance Trade Task Group  09/2018 Federal award for trade impact programs at the Northwest Trade  08/2017 Adjustment Assistance Center Source: U.S. EDA, $1.2m grant in 2017, $1.2m grant in 2018 Small Business Export Assistance Funding Business Assistance WA Dept. of Commerce  09/2017 Program award to help small businesses grow through exporting Source: U.S. SBA, $900k grant U.S. EDA University Center Funding to UW & WSU Innovation University of Washington,  08/2017 5-year partnership investing in innovation and entrepreneurship Washington State activities at the University of Washington and Washington State University University Source: U.S. EDA, $100k grant to UW, $100k grant to WSU Private Sector Clean Power Research Funding Clean Tech Impact Bioenergy, Janicki  06/2017 Funding for private research to advance development in clean power Bioenergy, Oscilla Power, technologies SuperCritical Technologies

Source: WA Dept. of Commerce & Clean Energy Fund, $3.2m in grants and Zunum Aero Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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PUBLIC WORKS INVESTMENTS Item Category Lead Timeline West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Investment Public Works King County  10/2018 Funding for King County’s West Point Sedimentation Area roof structure Source: Washington State Public Works Board, $1m loan North Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant Investment Public Works City of North Bend  10/2018 Invest in North Bend’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Source: Washington State Public Works Board, $100k loan King County Water Facilities Investment Public Works King County Water District  8/2018 Funding for water facilities in King County Water District #49 Source: Washington State Public Works Board, $1m loan Kitsap County Sanitary Sewer Investment Public Works Kitsap County  4/2018 Funding for sanitary sewer improvements in Kitsap County Source: Washington State Public Works Board, $727k loan

Riverside Business Park Infrastructure Investment Industrial Areas and Port of Everett  5/2017 Funding for infrastructure improvements at the Riverside Business Park Ports Source: WA Dept. of Commerce, $1.85m loan

Attachment: Amazing Place Implementation Initiatives-October 2019 (2673 : Midpoint Review)

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INFORMATION ITEM September 25, 2019

To: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District Board

From: Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager

Subject: Amazing Place Implementation Update - October 2019

Below is an update on recent efforts and accomplishments that PSRC staff and other regional partners are working on to implement the strategies adopted in the region’s economic strategy; Amazing Place.

Ultra-High-Speed Ground Transportation Study (link) Lead: Washington State Department of Transportation Completed: 07/2019 In 2017-2018, WSDOT undertook a preliminary feasibility study to analyze the potential for an ultra- high‐speed ground transportation (UHSGT) system. UHSGT is defined as a system that could connect Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR, (and points in-between) with frequent trains running as fast as 250 mph. The study estimated the ridership, revenue, capital and operations and maintenance costs, and public benefits. Projected annual ridership was estimated to be between 1.7 to 2.1 million in 2035, and the estimated capital costs ranged from $24 billion to $42 billion. In 2018, the Washington State Legislature approved funding for a business case analysis of UHSGT. Published in 2019, the business case—highlighted in GeekWire—evaluates economic impacts of UHSCT, delineates hypothetical routes and stations, and recommends delivery and governance models. Findings include the potential for economic growth potential in excess of $355 billion and the creation of 200,000 new jobs related to construction and ongoing operation of the service. Amazing Place strategy: Improve the region’s transportation system

Airport Community Ecology Fund Awards (link)

Lead: Port of Seattle Awarded: 07/2019

The Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund, authorized by the Port of Seattle Commission in November 2016, recognizes that neighboring communities that experience more impacts from airport operations should also experience more benefits. Since 2017, 28 projects have been funded for a total of just under $240,000 to support environmental projects and programs in the cities of SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines. The fourth round of funding allocated $56,000 in ACE Fund grants to 6 organizations—East African Community Services, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Friends of Des Moines Creek, Highline Botanical Garden, New Start Community Garden, and YMCA of Greater Seattle. Amazing Place strategy: Ensure an outstanding and healthy natural environment

Washington State Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility (link)

Lead: WA Dept. of Commerce Completed: 07/2019

The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A.530) cites the military’s significant role in the economy and declares a state priority to prevent incompatible development near military installations. Since 2015, Commerce has developed tools to support communities engaged in compatibility planning and technical resources for local planning practitioners working on civilian-

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military compatibility projects. Publications from this work include the 2016 Civilian-Military Land Use Study, 2017 Washington State Military and Community Capability Strategy, and 2019 Washington State Guidebook on Military and Community Compatibility. This work is designed to prevent incompatible development near military installations, which pose health and safety concerns for neighboring community members and military personnel operating or training for active duty. Amazing Place strategy: Preserve, protect, and support industrial lands, military installations, and maritime sites

Defense Community Compatility Program (link)

Lead: WA Dept. of Commerce Established: 08/2019

Enacted in the 2019 legislative session, Substitute Senate Bill 5748 creates the Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) to support necessary infrastructure near military installations. The bill directs Commerce to produce a legislative report related to forming a state account that would offer grant funds to communities for compatibility-focused projects. The legislative report is due for completion in 2020. Grants from the account will fund compatible development projects that affect the economy, environment, or quality-of-life opportunities for local communities. Grant awards are for local governments and other entities in an agreement with a state military installation under the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program. Amazing Place strategy: Preserve, protect, and support industrial lands, military installations, and maritime sites

Commercial Office Space Incentive (link)

Lead: WA State Legislature Established: 05/2019

This bill incentivizes the development of commercial office space in Washington cities in a county with a population of less than 1.5 million. The legislation allows certain cities to create both 1) a local sales and use tax remittance program and 2) a local property tax reinvestment program to incentivize the development of commercial office space. The remittance program is for 100% of local sales and use tax on construction or rehabilitation of commercial office space. Amazing Place strategy: Advance economic development within small cities and rural communities

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