3b - Camp Kilworht UpdateCamp Kilworth Update
Federal Way City Council Meeting
March 1,, 2016
Brian J. Wilson,, Chief of Staff
Camp Kilworth Update
Boy Scouts of America, Pacific Harbors Council:
Decision to close Camp Kilworth on 3/01/2016
Camp Kilworth is one of several camps being
closed including Delezenne, Curren, and
Hahobas
Tumwater Service Center will be replaced with
rental property
Decision to close camps based on financial
reasons (expenditures exceeding revenues)
Camp Kilworth Update
With closure of Camp Kilworth, property
reverts back to 1934 Deed and two Trusts:
-William Kilworth Trust
-Florence Kilworth Trust
Trusts are managed by a Tacoma Law Firm
Meeting scheduled on 3/09/2016 between
Pacific Harbors Council and the Kilworth Trusts
regarding Camp Kilworth property
Camp Kilworth Update
Camp Kilworth is approximately 23 acres
Considered one of the smaller camps under the
control of the Pacific Harbor's Council (Camp
Thunderbird is 200 acres)
Rotary Lodge (Tacoma) constructed in the
1930's is located on the property
Estimated expenses of approx. $30K per year
exceed revenue of approx. $5K per year (PHC)
Liability insurance costs incorporated into PHC
costs for all properties
Camp Kilworth Update
Pacific Harbors Council intends to remove trees
from Camp Kilworth for safety reasons
PHC has stated their intention to obtain a
permit with the City prior to any work being
initiated
Safety cutting to be limited given sensitive
areas located on the property
Arborists under contract with PHC and the City
to ensure environmental preservation of the
property
Camp Kilworth Property
PHC is anticipating revenue from tree removal
for safety reasons at Camp Kilworth
Permit application to the City to occur within
the next 6 months
Majority of anticipated PHC revenue as a result
of cutting/tree removal to be obtained from
properties other than Camp Kilworth
Camp Kilworth Update
City to remain engaged with Pacific Harbors
Council and concerned citizens and groups
regarding the status of the Camp Kilworth
property following the closure of the camp on
3/01/2016
Camp Kilworth Update
Brian J. Wilson, Chief of Staff
Mayor's Office
City of Federal Way
brian.wilson@cityoffederalway.com
253.835.2510