RES 14-665RESOLUTION NO. 14 -665
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, Authorizing Development of the Performing Arts and
Conference Center.
WHEREAS, in 2012 the Council issued a Request for Qualifications seeking a private- sector
development partner to develop a Performing Arts and Conference Center and associated
lodging /hospitality use on the site formerly known as the Toys R Us property; and
WHEREAS in response to the Request for Qualifications the Council selected Lorax
Partners, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Lorax provided Council a schematic plan performed by LMN and an initial
overall schematic design and construction cost estimate of $31,850,000 (breakdown of costs is
contained in the 100% schematic design estimate prepared by Mortenson Construction, dated
September 5, 2013); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor created a Blue Ribbon Panel to review the Performing Arts and
Conference Center; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Ribbon Panel identified enhancements and additions to the
Lorax /LMN design proposal for Council consideration; and
WHEREAS, of the Blue Ribbon Panel enhancements and additions, Council selects to
incorporate all of the front -of -house enhancements and the back -of -house additions and
enhancements that would enlarge the size of the kitchen; and
WHEREAS, incorporating the cost of the selected enhancements and additions, the
overall design and construction costs are estimated to be $32,429,000; and
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WHEREAS, to account for inflation over the construction period, the maximum planning
and construction cost estimate for the Performing Arts and Conference Center is $32,750,000;
and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the development of the Performing Arts and Conference
Center, the Council desires the construction of a private hotel on property to be sold to Lorax
Partners that is surplus to the needs of the Performing Arts and Conference Center;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to proceed with the development of the Performing
Arts and Conference Center ( "PACC ") as represented in the 100% schematic design prepared by
LMN dated August 9, 2013, with the addition of the following enhancements and additions as
identified by the Blue Ribbon Panel:
1) Front -of -house enhancements — estimated cost $210,000
a. Place entry vestibule outside to enlarge circulation/queuing area inside the
lobby
b. Enlarge Box Office and Concessions areas and counters
C. Reconfigure Box Office Manager area and safe money handling area
d. Improve circulation into and through the auditorium
2) Back -of -house enhancements and additions — estimated cost $369,000
a. Larger kitchen space, equipped as catering kitchen
b. To facilitate larger kitchen, enlarged back -of -house area housing
administrative, storage, dressing room and similar functions.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to enter into contracts up to $32,750,000 for the
design and construction of the PACC utilizing existing, anticipated and committed funding, as
well as a maximum three -year City inter -fund loan.
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Section 3. Upon the completion of the inter -fund loan period, the Mayor shall present for
Council approval a bond to finance the remaining permanent financing gap.
Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to enter into negotiations with Lorax Partners, LLC,
for the development of a private hotel on the PACC site to be developed in conjunction with the
PACC. As part of the negotiations, the Mayor may offer to sell PACC site property that is
surplus to the needs of the PACC. Such determination of surplus property is exempt from the
requirements of Resolution 93 -156. Final sale or transfer of the surplus property shall require
Council action.
Section 5. The Council shall be provided regular updates regarding the status of the
PACC. Contractors shall be instructed that cost savings are of paramount concern and to
continue to identify potential cost savings during the design and construction process.
Section 6. Staff is directed to assist in the preparation of an editorial to the Mirror by
Council in support of the PACC project, to be reviewed and approved by the Deputy Mayor.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 8. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener /clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 9. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
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of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 10. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 3rd day of June, 2014.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, CAROL MC EILLY, C
APP VED AS TO FORM:
INTERIM ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 5/28/2014
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 6/03/2014
RESOLUTION NO.: 14 -665
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