HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.12.17 PPFD MinutesPasco Public Facilities District Board
MINUTES
4:00 PM - Tuesday, December 17, 2024; Pasco City Hall, Washington Conference Room on
2nd Floor
WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL
Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) President Morrissette welcomed
members of the audience and called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM.
Board Members Present: President Mark Morrissette, Vice President
Marie Gillespie, Secretary/Treasurer Caroline Bowdish, Board Member
Leonard Dietrich, and Board Member Spencer Jilek
Board Staff Present: PPFD Executive Director Matt Watkins
City Council & Staff Present: City Attorney Eric Ferguson, Senior
Accountant Veronica Perez, Parks & Recreation Director Jesse Rice,
and City Clerk Debby Barham
Other attendees: Heath Gardner, Brooke Hanley, Jordan Tiegs, Craig
Maloney and Paul Whitemarsh
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one came forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve PPFD Board November Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to approve the PPFD Board minutes from the
November 19, 2024, meeting. Mr. Dietrich seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLAIMS APPROVAL
Approval of PPFD Monthly Accounts Payable Claims
MOTON: Mr. Dietrich moved to approve the November 2024 PPFD
claims (accounts payable) in the amount of $99,241.81. Dr. Jilek
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
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November 2024 Balance Sheet, Budget Performance Report and
Local Tax Distribution Report
Pasco Lead Accountant Perez briefly discussed the financial reports.
Ms. Bowdish arrived to the meeting at 4:07 PM.
2025 PPFD Budget Presentation and Resolution No. 2024-19 -
Approving the PPFD 2025 Budget
Ms. Perez provided an overview of the proposed 2025 PPFD budget.
The PPFD Board and Ms. Perez briefly discussed the proposed budget.
MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-19, to approve
the 2025 Pasco Public Facilities District Budget. Ms. Bowdish seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design & Construction Committee
Ms. Gillespie reported the following:
• 60 percent of the design development has been completed and the next
phase will be adding final details for the construction documents
• Pasco staff continues to attend the meetings and provide valuable input
There is continued work on the Franklin Public Utility District (Franklin
PUD) issue related to the cost for bringing power from Harris Road to the
PPFD property
The committee reviewed the ADA access to the pools and reception desk
layout
• The committee has continued to identify and prioritize the betterments for
possible additions to Phase 1 of the project
Mr. Dietrich, Mr. Morrissette, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Gardner further discussed
Franklin Public Utility District's electrical connection to the site.
Audit & Finance Committee (Morrissette & Bowdish; Alternate Jilek)
No report.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2024-20 Approval of US Bank's Investment
Resolution Form
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Mr. Ferguson explained that US Bank requires their own Investment Resolution
and the bank has asked that the PPFD Board approve their resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Gillespie moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-20,
adopting US Bank as its financial institution, the same bank utilized by
the City of Pasco, Washington, which is the fiscal Agent for the Pasco
Public Facilities District and approve its Investment Resolution. Mr.
Dietrich seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Design Document for the Pasco Aquatics Facility
Mr. Gardner stated that the updated estimate is on target with the budget and
includes the additional withdraw due to the Franklin PUD cost.
PPFD Board, Mr. Watkins, and Mr. Gardner briefly discussed the design
document and next steps in the process.
MOTION: Dr. Jilek moved to accept the Design Development (DD)
document previously submitted and presented by Bouten/NAC at the
November 2024, PPFD Board meeting, as it reflects the overall scope of
the project, design features, amenities, qualities, and aesthetics to
deliver the desired facility and serve the community. Mr. Dietrich
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 2024-21 - Amendment No. 3 to Progressive Design
Build Contract Amendment for Interim Guaranteed Maximum Price
iGMP
Mr. Gardner explained that the interim Guaranteed Maximum Price (iGMP) is
needed prior to approving the final GMP. He listed the items that were included in
the iGMP. Adopting the iGMP moves the project from conceptual to actual
construction of the facility.
The PPFD Board, Mr. Watkins, and Mr. Gardner briefly discussed the iGMP
items.
MOTION: Ms. Bowdish moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024-21,
directing the PPFD Executive Director to negotiate and sign the
Amendment No. 3, the interim Guaranteed Maximum Price (iGMP), to
the Progressive Design Build contract with Bouten Construction
Company/NAC. Ms. Gillespie seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
2025 PPFD Budget Presentation and Resolution No. 2024-19 -
Approving the PPFD 2025 Budget
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Mr. Watkins stated that this section of the meeting was intended to be an open
discussion with the PPFD Board, City staff and the PPFD Ambassadors.
a. Progressive Design Build Review
Mr. Gardner explained the Progressive Design Build (PDB) process and
that construction will begin in January 2025 which will then set the general
GMP. He stated that there are four main contingencies in the PDB contract
and three of the four are in the design phase. He noted that this is a team
approach for this project.
The PPFD Board, Mr. Gardner and Mr. Watkins discussed the next steps in
the project.
Mr. Morrissette suggested that this story get relayed to the Tri-City Herald
newspaper.
b. Possible Betterments
Mr. Watkins introduced Brooke Hanley, NAC representative, who provided
an update on the ranking of the Betterment List by Ballard*King &
Associates for the betterments already approved. She then discussed the
list of betterments that remain as considerations to add to the project.
The PPFD Board, Ms. Hanley, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Gardner discussed the
previously approved betterments and the list of top betterments that were
still on the list.
The PPFD Ambassadors, Craig Maloney and Paul Whitemarsh, also
shared their recommendations for betterments on the list.
The PPFD Board, Ms. Hanley, Mr. Tiegs, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Gardner
discussed the next steps in choosing additional betterments from the list, as
well as budgeting challenges and opportunities.
C. Management & Maintenance
Mr. Rice provided a status of the City's recommendations for the
management of the Pasco Aquatics Facility, as well as the status of drafting
a new interlocal agreement with the PPFD.
Mr. Watkins discussed the recruitment and training of lifeguards starting in
2025 in anticipation of the 2026 Pasco Aquatics Facility opening.
OTHER BUSINESS
PPFD Executive Director Report
Mr. Watkins reported on the following:
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1. Branding Package Update: He is waiting for a legal review of the package
before the Requests for Proposals (RFP) is published.
2. Rezone Status: He reported that the rezone is on track to be approved.
3. Year in Review & 2025 Forecast: He expressed thanks to the PPFD Board
for their input and decisions to make the Pasco Aquatics Facility project
more impactful and successful. He stated that it has been an incredible
year with the design of the facility almost complete.
Owner's Representative Report
Mr. Gardner provided an update on the Aquatics facility project.
Attorney Report
Mr. Ferguson announced that Kerr Ferguson Law has given its 180-day notice to
terminate its contract with the City of Pasco effective May 31, 2025. The current
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Pasco states that the PPFD will use
the City's Attorney.
Discussion ensued regarding the history, experience and relationship the PPFD
Board has with Mr. Ferguson.
PPFD Board Meeting Schedule:
3rd Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (corrected date)
3rd Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (corrected date)
3rd Tuesday, March 18, 2025
4th Tuesday, April 22, 2025(due to a scheduling conflict with Council
Chambers)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS
APPROVED:
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Mark Morrissette, President
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Debra Barham, MMC
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