Port of Bellingham

Shall the commission:

71. Allow BP (British Petroleum) West Coast Products to issue up to $300 million in tax-free bonds to construct solid waste and sewage control facilities at their Cherry Point Refinery? Prior to 2002, the commission allowed BP to sell $93 million in tax-free bonds. At the 2/5/02 meeting, vote number 17, the amount was increased by $30 million; at the 3/5/02 meeting, vote number 27, it was increased by $22 million; at the 3/4/03 meeting, vote number 25, it was increased by $24 million; at the 11/15/05 meeting, vote number 108, it was increased by $50 million and at the 12/5/06 meeting, vote number 125, by $50 million. (Industrial Development Corporation Resolution 64) Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

72. Enlarge the Ethics Advisory Committee membership from seven to eight members and reappoint four members1 to the committee? Appoint Rev. Andrea McMillin to the eighth position. The permanent committee (replacing a temporary committee) was established by Resolution 1181 passed at the 8/19/03 meeting, vote number 59. Resolution 1181-A (4/4/06 meeting, vote number 50) set terms at three years and a two-term limit. The ethics committee has no enforcement power; it can only offer advice. (Resolution 1181-B) Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

73. Support Industrial Development Corporation Resolution 64 allowing BP West Coast Products to issue up to $300 million in tax-free bonds? See vote number 71 for details. (Resolution 1246) Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

74. Authorize the executive director to award the low bid of $226,378 to American Building Maintenance for janitorial services? This contract is for 25 port facilities; new to the contract are the airport terminal building and the new modular building (see 5/1/07 meeting, vote number 65). The contract was advertised and four bids were received. The contract runs from 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 and includes a 20 percent contingency fee for a total of $271,653. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

75. Authorize the executive director to sign a grant extension with the state of Washington regarding a $2 million grant awarded for the New Whatcom project? The grant was approved at the 12/6/05 meeting, vote number 127, and required all funds to be used by 6/30/07. The grant allocated $1,600,00 for site demolition and $400,000 for planning. This amendment extends the funds through 6/30/09. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

76. Authorize the executive director to enter into a $192,744 contract with URS Consultants of San Francisco, Calif., to set the direction for terminal expansion at the Bellingham airport? A draft of the URS study is due on 8/20/07, and will aid in developing next year’s budget. The port will be reimbursed for this expenditure through passenger facility charges. The contract includes a contingency fee of 2.5 percent for a total of $197,744. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

77. Authorize the executive director to enter into a $259,706 contract with Carletti Architects of Mount Vernon, for the design and engineering of a rescue and firefighting station at the Bellingham airport? The probable location is the former Washington Air National Guard site. An FAA grant will reimburse the port for 95 percent of the cost. The contract includes a contingency fee of 7 percent for a total of $279,706. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

78. Authorize the executive director to award the low bid of $460,700 to Nuprecon LP of Snoqulamie, Wash., to demolish buildings at the Bellingham airport and New Whatcom site? Four structures will be demolished ($48,700) at the airport as part of the parking lot expansion project and eight structures ($411,920) on the New Whatcom site. The port has secured a $500,000 state grant for the New Whatcom site. The job was advertised and four bids were received. The contract includes a 20 percent contingency fee for a total of $552,840. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

79. Authorize the executive director to award the low bid of $110,487 to Whatcom Builders of Bellingham for pavement repairs and a striping project? Repairs will be made to a parking lot in Fairhaven and an area between two weblockers and a portion of Shultz Way in Squalicum. Re-striping will take place along Mitchell Way, Airport Way, Williamson Way and Sound Way at the Bellingham airport. The job was advertised and two bids were received. The contract includes a 10 percent contingency fee for a total of $121,535. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

80. Authorize the executive director to award the second lowest bid of $197,099 to 3 Kings Environmental of Battle Ground, Wash., to demolish fuel tanks and buildings? The low bid by DMSL Construction of Arlington was approved at the 4/3/07 meeting, vote number 55. DMSL notified the port it couldn’t provide the performance and payment bonds and would forfeit their bid bond. Fuel tanks will be removed at 2800 Roeder Avenue, buildings and equipment at 205/206/208 Sigurdson Way and 501 Harris Ave. The job was advertised and six bids were received. This contract includes a 15 percent contingency fee for a total of $226,664. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

81. Authorize the executive director to adopt stormwater management protocols to ensure compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System? The federal Clean Water Act and state Water Pollution Control Law requires industries to obtain stormwater discharge permits. The port has permits for the airport, maintenance shop and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. The port is working with Landeau Associates to review the port’s stormwater management program. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

Shall the commission:

82. Appoint three new members to the Waterfront Advisory Group? The Waterfront Advisory Group was created by the Port Commission (4/5/05 meeting, vote number 51) and the Bellingham City Council (3/14/05 meeting, vote number 60) to implement the recommendations of the Waterfront Futures Group. The city and the port appoint five members each. At the 4/5/05 meeting, the Port Commission appointed three members to two-year terms: Ken Raithel, Chris Fairbanks and Cy Lindberg. They will be replaced by Ken Oplinger, Drew Schmidt and Elizabeth Grant who were appointed to three-year terms expiring on 4/20/10. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.

83. Authorize the executive director to register the New Whatcom redevelopment project as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development pilot project? The U.S. Green Building Council program sets national standards for neighborhood design which are based on the combined principles of smart growth, new urbanism and green building. The pilot program allows recognition and third party certification for achieving compliance with the national standards. The duration of the program is from 7/9/07 until 1/9/09. The city has verbally agreed to pay one half of the $20,000 registration fee. Approved 2-0, Scott Walker excused.