PART 1
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 1001. 2021 c 332 s 1008 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Public Works Assistance Account Program 2013 Loan List (30000184)
Public Works Assistance Account—State | . . . . | (($1,523,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($32,378,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($33,901,000)) |
Sec. 1002. 2021 c 332 s 1009 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Clean Energy and Energy Freedom Program (30000726)
The reappropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 6003, chapter 4, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($6,302,000)) |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $2,997,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($9,299,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($31,101,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1003. 2021 c 332 s 1014 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2017 Local and Community Projects (30000846)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 6004, chapter 4, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($1,750,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($9,128,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($10,878,000)) |
Sec. 1004. 2021 c 332 s 1015 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2017-19 Housing Trust Fund Program (30000872)
(1) The ((reappropriations))appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The ((reappropriations))appropriations are subject to the provisions of section 6001, chapter 356, Laws of 2020, except that subsection (2) of this section supersedes the requirements of section 6001(1)(f)(x), chapter 356, Laws of 2020.
(2) $7,500,000 is provided solely for grants for high quality low-income housing projects that will quickly move people from homelessness into secure housing and are significantly less expensive to construct than traditional housing. It is the intent of the legislature that these grants serve projects with a total project development cost per housing unit of less than $200,000, excluding the value of land, and with a commitment by the applicant to maintain the housing units for at least a 25 year period. Amounts provided that are subject to this subsection (2) must be used to plan, predesign, design, provide technical assistance and financial services, purchase land for, and build innovative low-income housing units. $4,500,000 of the appropriation that is subject to this subsection is provided solely for innovative affordable housing in Shelton and $3,000,000 of the appropriation that is subject to this subsection (2) is provided solely for innovative affordable housing for veterans in Orting. Mental health and substance abuse counseling services must be offered to residents of housing projects supported by appropriations in this subsection (2). $500,000 of the appropriation for housing units in Shelton can be released for purchase of land, planning, or predesign services before the project is fully funded. $500,000 of the appropriation for housing units in Orting can be released for purchase of land, planning, or predesign services before the project is fully funded.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($5,716,000)) |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $24,810,000 |
Washington Housing Trust Account—State | . . . . | $1,578,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($32,104,000)) |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,500,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($79,386,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($111,490,000)) |
Sec. 1005. 2021 c 332 s 1018 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2017-19 Building for the Arts Grant Program (30000877)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 1009, chapter 2, Laws of 2018.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($11,000,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($12,000,000)) |
Sec. 1006. 2021 c 332 s 1020 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Weatherization Plus Health Matchmaker Program (30000879)
The reappropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations((is))are subject to the provisions of section 1014, chapter 298, Laws of 2018.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $222,000 |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | (($376,000)) |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | $4,090,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($23,124,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1007. 2021 c 332 s 1021 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Clean Energy Funds 3 (30000881)
The reappropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 6006, chapter 413, Laws of 2019, except that funding may not be provided for an aluminum smelter restart project in Whatcom county because this project is transitioning to the 2021-23 Clean Energy V - Investing in Washington's Clean Energy (40000148) project pursuant to section 1018 of this act.
Energy Efficiency Account—State | . . . . | $5,362,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($29,402,000)) |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($34,764,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $11,336,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($46,100,000)) |
Sec. 1008. 2021 c 332 s 1023 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2017-19 Building Communities Fund Grant (30000883)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 1015, chapter 2, Laws of 2018.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($1,700,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($26,200,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($27,900,000)) |
Sec. 1009. 2021 c 332 s 1025 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Early Learning Facility Grants (40000006)
The reappropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 1005, chapter 298, Laws of 2018.
Early Learning Facilities Development Account— State | . . . . | $999,000 |
Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account— State | . . . . | (($3,000,000)) |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($3,999,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($11,501,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($15,500,000)) |
Sec. 1010. 2021 c 332 s 1036 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2019-21 Early Learning Facilities (40000044)
The reappropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 1006, chapter 356, Laws of 2020.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $8,000,000 |
Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account— State | . . . . | $20,000,000 |
Early Learning Facilities Development Account— State | . . . . | (($1,500,000)) |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($29,500,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($5,520,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1011. 2021 c 332 s 1046 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CERB Administered Broadband Infrastructure (91000943)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) ((The appropriation and reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 1008, chapter 298, Laws of 2018.
(2)))The board may make rural broadband loans and grants to local governments and to federally recognized Indian tribes for the purposes of financing the cost to build infrastructure to provide high-speed, open-access broadband service, to rural and underserved communities, for the purposes of economic development or community development. However, no more than 50 percent of all financial assistance approved by the board in any biennium may consist of grants to local governments or federally recognized Indian tribes.
(2) Application for funding must be made in the form and manner as the board may prescribe. In making grants or loans the board must conform to the following requirements:
(a) The board may not provide financial assistance:
(i) For a project the primary purpose of which is to facilitate or promote a retail shopping development or expansion;
(ii) For any project that evidence exists would result in a development or expansion that would displace existing jobs in any other community in the state;
(iii) For a project the primary purpose of which is to facilitate or promote gambling;
(iv) For a project located outside the jurisdiction of the applicant local government or federally recognized Indian tribe; or
(v) For the deployment of publicly-owned telecommunication network infrastructure ("backbone") solely for the sake of creating competitive, publicly-owned telecommunication network infrastructure.
(b) The board may provide financial assistance only for projects located in a rural community as defined by the board, or located in a rural county, that encourage, foster, develop, and improve broadband within the state in order to:
(i) Drive job creation, promote innovation, and expand markets for local businesses;
(ii) Serve the ongoing and growing needs of local education systems, health care systems, public safety systems, industries and businesses, governmental operations, and citizens; and
(iii) Improve accessibility for underserved communities and populations.
(c) An application must be approved by the local government and supported by the local associate development organization or local workforce development council or approved by the governing body of the federally recognized Indian tribe.
(d) The board may allow de minimis general system improvements to be funded if they are critically linked to the viability of the project.
(e) When evaluating and prioritizing projects, the board must give consideration, at a minimum, to the following factors:
(i) The project's value to the community, including evidence of support from affected local businesses and government;
(ii) The project's feasibility, using standard economic principles;
(iii) Commitment of local matching resources and local participation;
(iv) The project's inclusion in a capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, or local economic development plan consistent with applicable state planning requirements; and
(v) The project's readiness to proceed.
(3) A responsible official of the local government or the federally recognized Indian tribe must be present during community economic revitalization board deliberations and provide information that the board requests.
(4) Before any financial assistance application is approved, the local government or the federally recognized Indian tribe seeking the assistance must demonstrate to the community economic revitalization board that no other timely source of funding is available to it at costs reasonably similar to financing available from the board.
(5) The appropriations must be used for projects that use a technology-neutral approach in order to expand access at the lowest cost to the most unserved or underserved residents.
(6) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Broadband" means networks of deployed telecommunications equipment and technologies necessary to provide high-speed internet access and other advanced telecommunications services.
(b) "Local governments" means cities, towns, counties, municipal corporations, public port districts, quasi-municipal corporations, and special purpose districts.
Public Works Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $3,450,000 |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $6,600,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | $10,050,000 |
Coronavirus Capital Projects Account—Federal | . . . . | $25,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $3,400,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1012. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CERB Rural Broadband (40000250)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $25,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation in this section is provided solely as expenditure authority for grant funding received by the department for the broadband equity, access, and deployment state grants program in section 60102 of P.L. 117-58 (infrastructure investment and jobs act), not to exceed the actual amount of grant funding awarded. Expenditure of the amount in this subsection is contingent on the receipt of this grant funding. If the department does not receive the grant funding by June 30, 2023, the expenditure authority in this section shall lapse.
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $25,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1013. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Public Works Broadband (40000251)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $25,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation in this section is provided solely as expenditure authority for grant funding received by the department for the broadband equity, access, and deployment state grants program in section 60102 of P.L. 117-58 (infrastructure investment and jobs act), not to exceed the actual amount of grant funding awarded. Expenditure of the amount in this subsection is contingent on the receipt of this grant funding. If the department does not receive the grant funding by June 30, 2023, the expenditure authority in this section shall lapse.
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $25,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1014. 2021 c 332 s 1055 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Seattle Vocational Institute (40000136)
The reappropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 1009, chapter 356, Laws of 2020.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($1,105,000)) |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $175,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($1,280,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($20,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1015. 2021 c 332 s 1058 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Public Works Assistance Account-Construction (40000141)
Public Works Assistance Account—State | . . . . | (($129,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($129,000,000)) |
Sec. 1016. 2021 c 332 s 1061 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 CERB Capital Construction (40000144)
Public Facility Construction Loan Revolving Account—State | . . . . | $10,000,000 |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $15,000,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $40,000,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($25,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($25,000,000)) |
Sec. 1017. 2021 c 332 s 1063 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) Grants (40000147)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for a local library capital improvement grant program for the following list of projects:
City of Colville. . . .$264,000
Sno-Isle Regional Inter-County Libraries (Langley). . . .$700,000
Stevens County Rural Library District (Loon Lake). . . .$649,000
Stevens County Rural Library District (Chewelah). . . .$90,000
North Olympic Library System (Sequim). . . .$2,000,000
Spokane County Library District (Spokane Valley). . . .$2,000,000
Jefferson County Rural Library District (Port Hadlock). . . .$285,000
Stevens County Rural Library District (Northport). . . .$50,000
North Central Regional Library (Wenatchee). . . .$798,000
City of Seattle. . . .$1,889,000
Pend Oreille County Library District (Metaline Falls). . . .$40,000
Upper Skagit Library District (Concrete). . . .$209,000
City of Cashmere. . . .$14,000
Town of Coulee City. . . .$760,000
Sno-Isle Regional Inter-County Libraries (Darrington). . . .$250,000
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation (Woodland). . . .$2,000,000
City of Mount Vernon. . . .$2,000,000
((Sno-Isle Regional Inter-County Libraries
(Lake Stevens). . . .$1,100,000))
Camas Library Improvements (Camas). . . .$515,000
Ephrata Public Library (Ephrata). . . .$91,000
Lake Stevens Early Learning Library (Lake Stevens). . . .$2,000,000
(2) The department must establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize projects whose primary objective is to assist libraries operated by governmental units, as defined in RCW
27.12.010, in acquiring, constructing, repairing, or rehabilitating facilities.
(3) The department must establish a committee to develop the grant program criteria and review proposals. The committee must be composed of five members as provided in this subsection. The committee must include: (a) A representative from the department of commerce; (b) a representative from the department of archaeology and historic preservation; (c) the state librarian; (d) a representative from a library district; and (e) a representative from a municipal library.
(4) The department must conduct a statewide solicitation of project applications. The department must evaluate and rank applications in consultation with the committee established in subsection (3) of this section, using objective criteria. The ranking of projects must prioritize library district facilities listed on a local, state, or federal register of historic places and those located in distressed or rural counties. The evaluation and ranking process must also include an examination of existing assets that applicants propose to apply to projects. Grant assistance under this section may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project. The nonstate portion of the total project cost may include cash, the value of real property when acquired solely for the purpose of the project, and in-kind contributions.
(5) The department must submit a prioritized list of recommended projects to the governor and the legislature by October 1, 2022, for inclusion in the department of commerce's 2023-2025 biennial capital budget request. The list must include a description of each project, the amount of recommended state funding, and documentation of nonstate funds to be used for the project. Individual grants may not exceed $2,000,000. The total amount of recommended state funding for the projects on a biennial project list may not exceed $10,000,000.
(6) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee must repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued on the date most close in time to the date of authorization of the grant.
(7) The department must assist grant recipients under this section to apply for applicable competitive federal grant funding and, upon receipt of any such funding, an equal amount of the state building construction account—state appropriation must be placed in unallotted status.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($17,704,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $30,000,000 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($47,704,000)) |
Sec. 1018. 2021 c 332 s 1064 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Clean Energy V - Investing in Washington's Clean Energy (40000148)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely for projects that provide a benefit to the public through development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies that save energy and reduce energy costs, reduce harmful air emissions, or increase energy independence for the state. Priority must be given to projects that benefit vulnerable populations and overburdened communities, including tribes and communities with high environmental or energy burdens.
(2) The 2021 state energy strategy must guide the department in the design of programs under this section, using an equity and environmental justice lens for program structure and participation. To the extent practicable, the department must prioritize projects that build upon Washington's existing strengths in communities, aerospace, maritime, information and communications technology (particularly data center infrastructure, artificial intelligence and machine learning), grid modernization, advanced materials, and decarbonizing the built environment.
(3) Subject to the availability of funds, the department must reconvene an advisory committee to support involvement of a broad range of stakeholders in the design and implementation of programs implemented under this section to encourage collaboration, leverage partners, and engage communities and organizations in improving the equitable distribution of benefits from the program.
(4) In soliciting and evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and monitoring projects under this section, the department must:
(a) Ensure that competitive processes, rather than sole source contracting processes, are used to select all projects, except as otherwise noted in this section; and
(b) Conduct due diligence activities associated with the use of public funds including, but not limited to, oversight of the project selection process, project monitoring, and ensuring that all applications and contracts fully comply with all applicable laws including disclosure and conflict of interest statutes.
(5) During project solicitation periods for grants funded with this appropriation, the department must maintain a list of applicants by grant program that scored competitively but did not receive a grant award due to lack of available funding. These applicants must be considered for funding during future grant award cycles. If the department submits a 2022 supplemental budget request for this program, the request must include a list of prioritized projects by grant type.
(6)(a) Pursuant to chapter
42.52 RCW, the ethics in public service act, the department must require a project applicant to identify in application materials any state of Washington employees or former state employees employed by the firm or on the firm's governing board during the past 24 months. Application materials must identify the individual by name, the agency previously or currently employing the individual, job title or position held, and separation date. If it is determined by the department that a conflict of interest exists, the applicant may be disqualified from further consideration for award of funding.
(b) If the department finds, after due notice and examination, that there is a violation of chapter
42.52 RCW, or any similar statute involving a grantee who received funding under this section, either in procuring or performing under the grant, the department in its sole discretion may terminate the funding grant by written notice. If the grant is terminated, the department must reserve its right to pursue all available remedies under law to address the violation.
(7) The requirements in subsections (4) and (6) of this section must be specified in funding agreements issued by the department.
(8) $17,594,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for grid modernization grants.
(a)(i) $11,000,000 is provided solely for projects that: Advance community resilience, clean and renewable energy technologies and transmission and distribution control systems; support integration of renewable energy sources, deployment of distributed energy resources and sustainable microgrids; and support state decarbonization goals pursuant to the clean energy transformation act, including requirements placed upon retail electric utilities.
(ii) Projects must be implemented by community organizations, local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, or by public and private electrical utilities that serve retail customers in the state (retail electric utilities). Projects submitted by applicants other than retail electric utilities must demonstrate partnership with their load serving entity to apply. Priority must be given to:
(A) Projects that benefit vulnerable populations, including tribes and communities with high environmental or energy burden; and
(B) Projects that demonstrate partnerships between eligible applicants in applying for funding, including utilities, public and private sector research organizations, businesses, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.
(iii) The department shall develop a grant application process to competitively select projects for grant awards, to include scoring conducted by a group of qualified experts with application of criteria specified by the department. In development of the application criteria, the department shall, to the extent possible, develop program guidelines that encourage smaller utilities or consortia of small utilities to apply for funding. Where suitable, this may include funding for projects consisting solely of planning, predesign and/or predevelopment activities.
(iv) Applications for grants must disclose all sources of public funds invested in a project.
(b) $3,550,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis county for land acquisition and construction of the Winlock Industrial Park and South County Substation and Transmission facility, located on North Military Road in Winlock.
(c) $3,044,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Klickitat County Public Hospital District #1 for the Electrical Upgrade and Smart Grid project at the Klickitat Valley Health Hospital in Goldendale.
(9) $10,830,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for grants for strategic research and development for new and emerging clean energy technologies. These grants must be used to match federal or other nonstate funds to research, develop, and demonstrate clean energy technologies, focusing on areas that help develop technologies to meet the state's climate goals, offer opportunities for economic and job growth, and strengthen technology supply chains. The program may include, but is not limited to: Solar technologies, advanced bioenergy and biofuels, development of new earth abundant materials or lightweight materials, advanced energy storage, recycling energy system components, and new renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
(a) $5,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for competitive grants.
(b) $4,800,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for a renewable energy platform to support ocean energy research and development testbeds for the Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory in Sequim.
(c) $1,030,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Chelan County Public Utility District for the hydroelectric turbine hub project at Rocky Reach dam near Wenatchee.
(10)(a) $2,500,000 of the state taxable building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely as grants to nonprofit lenders to create a revolving loan fund to support the widespread use of proven energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies by households, or for the benefit of households, with high energy burden or environmental health risk now inhibited by lack of access to capital.
(b) The department shall provide grant funds to one or more competitively selected nonprofit lenders that must provide matching private capital and administer the loan fund. The department shall select the loan fund administrator or administrators through a competitive process, with scoring conducted by a group of qualified experts, applying criteria specified by the department.
(c) The department must establish guidelines that specify applicant eligibility, the screening process, and evaluation and selection criteria. The guidelines must be used by the nonprofit lenders.
(11) $5,550,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for grants to demonstrate innovative approaches to electrification of transportation systems.
(a)(i) $3,000,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for competitive grants, prioritizing projects that:
(A) Demonstrate meaningful and enduring benefits to communities and populations disproportionately burdened by air pollution, climate change, or lack of transportation investments;
(B) Beneficially integrate load using behavioral, software, hardware, or other demand-side management technologies, such as demand response, time-of-use rates, or behavioral programming;
(C) Accelerate the transportation electrification market in Washington using market transformation principles; or
(D) Develop electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along highways, freeways, and other heavily trafficked corridors across the state to support long-distance travel.
(ii) Projects must be implemented by local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, by public and private electrical utilities that serve retail customers in the state, or state agencies. Eligible parties may partner with other public and private sector research organizations and businesses in applying for funding. The department shall consult and coordinate with the Washington state department of transportation on project selection and implementation. The department shall also coordinate with other state agencies that have other electrification programs, in order to determine to optimally accomplish each agency's respective policy and program goals.
(iii) Projects must be related to on-road end-uses and nonmaritime off-road uses.
(iv) Eligible technologies for these projects include, but are not limited to:
(A) Battery electric vehicle supply equipment;
(B) On-site generation or storage, where the technology directly supplies electricity to the electric vehicle supply equipment;
(C) Electric grid distribution system infrastructure upgrades, where the upgrade is needed as a result of the installed electric vehicle supply equipment;
(D) Hydrogen refueling station infrastructure that:
(I) Dispenses renewable hydrogen or hydrogen produced in Washington with electrolysis; and
(II) Aligns with the 2021 state energy strategy's recommended uses of hydrogen in the transportation sector.
(v) $2,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for federally recognized tribal governments and for local governments in rural communities, for projects aligning with the above objectives and addressing electric vehicle supply infrastructure gaps in rural communities.
(b) $2,550,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area to construct a hydrogen fueling station that dispenses renewable hydrogen or hydrogen produced in Washington with electrolysis for electric vehicles at Exit 74 on Interstate 5, near Chehalis.
(12)(a) $10,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the purpose of building electrification projects that advance the goals of the 2021 state energy strategy to demonstrate grid-enabled, high-efficiency, all electric buildings.
(b) The program may include, but is not limited to: Shifting from fossil fuels to high-efficiency electric heat pumps and other electric equipment, control systems that enable grid integration or demand control, and on-site renewable generation and efficiency measures that significantly reduce building energy loads.
(c) Preference must be given to projects based on total greenhouse gas emissions reductions, accelerating the path to zero-energy, or that demonstrate early adoption of grid integration technology.
(d) Program funding may be administered to entities also receiving incentives provided according to RCW
19.27A.220 for buildings covered by the state energy performance standard, RCW
19.27A.210.
(e) $5,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the purpose of supporting the transition of residential and commercial buildings away from fossil fuels through the installation of high-efficiency electric heat pumps and other electric equipment.
(13) $4,924,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for maritime electrification grants.
(a) $4,450,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Northwest Seaport Alliance to upgrade the reefer plug capacity at the Port of Seattle's Terminal 5, located in west Seattle.
(b) $474,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for a grant to the Skagit County Public Works Department for electric ferry charging infrastructure in Anacortes.
(14) $4,900,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department to develop targeted rural clean energy innovation projects as provided in this subsection (14).
(a) $150,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for the department to develop targeted rural clean energy strategies informed by rural community and business engagement, outreach, and research. The department must convene a rural energy work group to identify investments, programs, and policy changes that align with the 2021 state energy strategy and increase access to clean energy opportunities in rural communities and agricultural and forestry management practices. The group must identify existing federal funding opportunities and strategies to leverage these funds with state capital investment. By June 30, 2022, the department shall report recommendations and findings from the rural energy work group to the office of financial management, the governor, and the appropriate legislative committees and present a strategic plan for state rural clean energy investment.
(b) $4,750,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for rural clean energy innovation grants.
(i) The department must award at least 40 percent of the funding to projects that enhance the viability of dairy digester bioenergy projects through advanced resource recovery systems that produce renewable natural gas and value-added biofertilizers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve soil health and air and water quality.
(ii) Grants may also be awarded to other clean energy innovation projects in rural communities, including, but not limited to, projects that enhance energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, renewable energy, beneficial electrification, resilience, organic waste management, and biological carbon sequestration.
(iii) Grants may fund project predevelopment, research, and development, pilot projects, strategic implementation, field trials, and data dashboards and tools to inform rural project development.
(c) The department is encouraged to make 20 percent of the funds under (b) of this subsection (14) to tribal governments, designated subdivisions, and agencies.
(d) If a grant is awarded to purchase heating devices or systems, the agency must, whenever possible and most cost effective, select devices and systems that do not use fossil fuels.
(15) $10,072,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the first phase of an aluminum smelter restart project which, when fully deployed, will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by a minimum of 750,000 tons per year, increase energy efficiency, and protect or create aluminum manufacturing jobs located in Whatcom county. It is the intent of the legislature that if the appropriation in this subsection is not spent by June 30, 2025, the funding provided in this subsection shall not be reappropriated.
(16) $10,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the Grant county public utility district for expenses related to public infrastructure development benefiting a large-scale solar manufacturing facility in central Washington. If the department has not received a signed agreement between the Grant county public utility district and the large-scale solar manufacturer indicating the manufacturer's intent to develop the site in central Washington by December 31, 2025, the funding provided in this subsection shall not be reappropriated.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($53,798,000)) |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $2,500,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($56,298,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $100,000,000 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($156,298,000)) |
Sec. 1019. 2021 c 332 s 1066 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Weatherization Plus Health (40000150)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $5,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for grants for the Washington State University energy extension community energy efficiency program (CEEP) to support homeowners, tenants, and small business owners in making sound energy efficiency investments by providing consumer education and marketing, workforce support through training and lead generation, and direct consumer incentives for upgrades to existing homes and small commercial buildings. This is the maximum amount the department may expend for this purpose.
(2) The department, in collaboration with the Washington State University, shall make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on strategies to expand and align the weatherization program and the rural rehabilitation loan program. The department shall report the recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor by November 1, 2022. The recommendations must include strategies to:
(a) Recruit community energy efficiency program sponsors that are community-based organizations located in geographic areas of the state that have not received funding for low-income weatherization programs, targeting hard to reach market segments;
(b) Leverage funding from community energy efficiency program sponsors in an amount greater than or equal to the amount provided by the state through the weatherization program;
(c) Ensure that community energy efficiency program utility sponsors work with non-profit community-based organizations to deliver community energy efficiency program services; and
(d) Identify community energy efficiency program sponsors that support the conversion of space and water heating from fossil fuels to electricity, as part of a set of energy efficiency investments.
(3) If funding from this appropriation is used to purchase heating devices or systems, the agency shall, whenever possible and most cost effective, select devices and systems that do not use fossil fuels.
(4) $69,766,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation in this section is provided solely as expenditure authority for grant funding received by the department for the weatherization assistance program in section 40551 of P.L. 117-58 (infrastructure investment and jobs act), not to exceed the actual amount of grant funding awarded. Expenditure of the amount in this subsection is contingent on the receipt of this grant funding. If the department does not receive the grant funding by June 30, 2023, the expenditure authority in this section shall lapse.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $10,000,000 |
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $69,766,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $10,000,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $89,766,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $50,000,000 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($60,000,000)) |
Sec. 1020. 2021 c 332 s 1068 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Housing Trust Fund Investment in Affordable Housing (40000153)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) (($129,903,000))$58,347,000 of the state taxable building construction account—state appropriation ((and)), $73,606,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund—federal appropriation, $20,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation, and $96,028,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation are provided solely for production and preservation of affordable housing projects that serve and benefit low-income and special needs populations including, but not limited to, people with chronic mental illness, people with developmental disabilities, farmworkers, people who are homeless, and people in need of permanent supportive housing. The department shall strive to allocate at least 30 percent of these funds to projects located in rural areas of the state, as defined by the department.
(a) In addition to the definition of "first-time home buyer" in RCW
43.185A.010, for the purposes of awarding homeownership projects during the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium "first-time home buyer" also includes:
(i) A single parent who has only owned a home with a former spouse while married;
(ii) An individual who is a displaced homemaker as defined in 24 C.F.R. Sec. 93.2 as it existed on the effective date of this section, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section, and who has only owned a home with a spouse;
(iii) An individual who has only owned a principal residence not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with applicable regulations; or
(iv) An individual who has only owned a property that is discerned by a licensed building inspector as being uninhabitable.
(b) $5,000,000 of the appropriation provided in this subsection (1) is provided solely for housing that serves people with developmental disabilities;
(c)(i) $20,000,000 of the appropriation in this subsection (1) is provided solely for housing preservation grants or loans to be awarded competitively.
(ii) The funds may be provided for major building improvements, preservation, and system replacements, necessary for the existing housing trust fund portfolio to maintain long-term viability. The department must require a capital needs assessment be provided prior to contract execution. Funds may not be used to add or expand the capacity of the property.
(iii) To allocate preservation funds, the department must review applications and evaluate projects based on the following criteria:
(A) The age of the property, with priority given to buildings that are more than 15 years old;
(B) The population served, with priority given to projects with at least 50 percent of the housing units being occupied by families and individuals at or below 50 percent area median income;
(C) The degree to which the applicant demonstrates that the improvements will result in a reduction of operating or utilities costs, or both;
(D) The potential for additional years added to the affordability period of the property; and
(E) Other criteria that the department considers necessary to achieve the purpose of this program.
(d) $25,000,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in subsection (1) of this section is provided to nonprofit agencies for the development of homeownership projects affordable to low-income households throughout the state.
(2) $10,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for grant awards for the development of community housing and cottage communities to shelter individuals or households experiencing homelessness.
(a) $8,775,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for competitive grant awards. This funding must be awarded to projects that develop a minimum of four individual structures in the same location. Individual structures must contain insulation, electricity, overhead lights, and heating. Kitchens and bathrooms may be contained within the individual structures or offered as a separate facility that is shared with the community. When evaluating applications for this grant program, the department must prioritize projects that demonstrate:
(i) The availability of land to locate the community;
(ii) A strong readiness to proceed to construction;
(iii) A longer term of commitment to maintain the community;
(iv) A commitment by the applicant to provide, directly or through a formal partnership, case management and employment support services to the tenants;
(v) Access to employment centers, health care providers, and other services; and
(vi) A community engagement strategy.
(b) $1,225,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for Eagle Haven Cottage Village located in Bellingham.
(3)(a) $11,500,000 of the state taxable building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Bellwether Affordable Housing (Seattle). . . .$4,000,000
Didgwalic Transitional Housing (Anacortes). . . .$4,500,000
Redondo Heights TOD (Federal Way). . . .$3,000,000
(b) $3,497,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Habitat for Humanity (North Bend). . . .$250,000
Manette Affordable Housing Project (Bremerton). . . .$515,000
OlyCAP Port Townsend Affordable Housing and Child
(Port Townsend). . . .$412,000
Shelton Young Adult Transitional Housing (Shelton). . . .$515,000
Willapa Center (Raymond). . . .$1,805,000
(4) $14,922,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in subsection (1) of this section is provided for the following list of projects:
Boat Street (Lakewood). . . .$464,000
Heron Park (Langley). . . .$875,000
Highland Village (Airway Heights). . . .$3,000,000
Mary's Place Burien Project Shelter Replacement
(Burien). . . .$3,000,000
Oxford Housing Program (Lacey). . . .$515,000
Skyway Affordable Housing and Early Learning (Skyway). . . .$500,000
Sno Valley Senior Housing (Carnation). . . .$309,000
South Park Riverside Affordable Housing Preservation
(Seattle). . . .$309,000
Squire Park Plaza Affordable Housing Preservation
(Seattle). . . .$3,000,000
Veteran Housing & Resource Ctr (Raymond). . . .$2,300,000
Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity (Yakima). . . .$650,000
(5) In evaluating projects in this section, the department must give preference for applications based on some or all of the criteria in RCW
43.185.070(5).
(((5)))(6) The appropriations in this section are subject to the following reporting requirements:
(a) By June 30, 2023, the department must report on its website the following for every previous funding cycle: The number of homeownership and multifamily rental projects funded by housing trust fund moneys; the percentage of housing trust fund investments made to homeownership and multifamily rental projects; and the total number of households being served at up to 80 percent of the area median income, up to 50 percent of the area median income, and up to 30 percent of the area median income, for both homeownership and multifamily rental projects.
(b) Beginning December 1, 2021, and continuing annually, the department must provide the legislature with a report of its final cost data for each project under this section. Such cost data must, at a minimum, include total development cost per unit for each project completed within the past year, descriptive statistics such as average and median per unit costs, regional cost variation, and other costs that the department deems necessary to improve cost controls and enhance understanding of development costs. The department must coordinate with the housing finance commission to identify relevant development costs data and ensure that the measures are consistent across relevant agencies.
(((6)))(7) $100,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department of social and health services to complete a study of the community-based housing needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The department of social and health services shall collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and the department in completing this study and the study shall:
(a) Estimate the number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are facing housing insecurity;
(b) Make recommendations for how to improve housing stability for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are facing housing insecurity;
(c) Make recommendations for how to increase the capacity of developers to support increasing the supply of housing that meets the needs of the intellectual and developmental disabilities population; and
(d) Be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2022.
(((7)))(8) The legislature finds that there are insufficient data sources to identify adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing housing insecurity in Washington state and that the absence of reliable data limits the ability for the legislature to make informed decisions that will improve the outcomes of these individuals. The legislature further finds that reliable, current information about the unmet housing needs of this population will position Washington state to leverage community-based partnerships and funding to establish greater housing choice and increased community integration of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $33,597,000 |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | (($141,403,000)) |
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund—Federal | . . . . | $73,606,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $110,950,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($175,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $620,000,000 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($795,000,000)) |
Sec. 1021. 2021 c 332 s 1071 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition (40000222)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Except as provided in subsections (7) through ((
(9)))
(8) of this section, the appropriation
s in this section ((
is))
are provided solely for the department to issue competitive financial assistance to eligible organizations under RCW
43.185A.040 to acquire or rent real property for a rapid conversion into enhanced emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, permanent housing, youth housing, drop-in center, or shelter for extremely low-income people, as well as individuals, families, unaccompanied youth, and young people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. Amounts provided in this section may be also used for renovation and building update costs associated with establishment of the acquired or rented facilities. For youth housing, drop-in centers, and shelter projects, renovation of existing properties is an allowable activity. The department may only approve funding for projects resulting in increased shelter or housing capacity. Amounts provided in this section may not be used for operating or maintenance costs associated with providing housing, supportive services, or debt service.
(2) Funds may also be used for permanent financing for real estate acquired using other short term acquisition sources. To expand availability of permanent housing, financing of acquisition of unoccupied multifamily housing is a priority. Funds must also be provided specifically for the city of Seattle to move people experiencing unsheltered homelessness into safe spaces, including, but not limited to, tiny homes, hotels, enhanced emergency shelters, or other rapid housing alternatives.
(3) While emphasizing the rapid deployment of the amounts appropriated under this section to alleviate the immediate crisis of homelessness throughout the state, the department shall establish criteria for the issuance of the grants, ((which may include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant,)) during which time the property must be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued on the date most close in time to the date of authorization of the grant. The criteria must include:
(a) The date upon which structural modifications or construction would begin and the anticipated date of completion of the project;
(b) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with the acquisition and any updates or improvements necessary to make the property habitable for its intended use;
(c) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with opening the beds or units; and
(d) A financial plan demonstrating the ability to maintain and operate the property and support its intended tenants throughout the end of the grant contract.
(4) The department must provide a progress report on its website by December 1, 2022. The report must include:
(a) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested; and
(b) A list and description of the projects approved for funding including state funding, total project cost, services anticipated to be provided, housing units, and anticipated completion date.
(5) The funding provided under this section is not subject to the 90-day application periods in RCW
43.185.070 or
43.185A.050. The department of commerce shall dispense funds to the city of Seattle and other qualifying applicants within 45 days of receipt of documentation from the applicant for qualifying uses and execution of any necessary contracts with the department in order to effect the purpose of rapid deployment of funds under this section.
(6) If the department receives simultaneous applications for funding under this program, proposals that reach the greatest public benefit, as defined by the department, must be prioritized. For purposes of this subsection (6), "greatest public benefit" must include, but is not limited to:
(a) The greatest number of accommodations or increased shelter capacity that will benefit extremely low-income people, as well as individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness.
(b) Whether the project has federally funded rental assistance tied to it;
(c) The scarcity of the affordable housing or shelter capacity applied for compared to the number of available affordable housing units or shelter capacity in the same geographic location; and
(d) The program's established funding priorities under RCW
43.185.070(5).
(7) (($900,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the public building conversion pilot program. The pilot program must be implemented in Grays Harbor county in collaboration with Community House on Broadway, in partnership with CORE Health.
(a) The appropriation may be used only for costs related to rehabilitation, retrofitting, and conversion of the publicly owned building for use as housing for homeless persons.
(b) The appropriation may not be used for staffing or maintaining buildings converted to housing for homeless persons. Costs for staffing and maintenance must be borne by the county or the contractor.
(c) In the contract for the pilot program, the department shall include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(d) The pilot program should help inform the development of a public building conversion grant program to encourage counties to convert unused, publicly owned buildings into housing for homeless persons. The department must report to the office of financial management and fiscal committees of the legislature by November 1, 2022, regarding the establishment of the pilot program and any recommendations related to implementation of a public building conversion grant program.
(8) $17,800,000))$17,500,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
$5,000,000 for the Tacoma Housing Authority affordable housing acquisition;
$4,000,000 for the Keiro nursing home acquisition in Seattle;
$1,500,000 for the Parkland/Spanaway homeless shelter;
(($300,000 for the Concord apartments acquisition in Seattle;))
$2,000,000 for the ((Eastgate supportive housing))Illahee Affordable Housing project in Bellevue; and
$5,000,000 for the City of Seattle for the acquisition of the Clay Apartments in partnership with a low-income housing provider.
(((9)))(8)(a) (($7,903,000 of the coronavirus capital projects account—federal))$6,565,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery account—federal appropriation and $1,338,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation ((is))are provided solely for the following list of youth housing projects identified by the office of homeless youth protection and prevention programs:
FYRE's Village: Housing Stability for Young Adults
(Omak). . . .$3,350,000
NWYS Young Adult Shelter Services (Bellingham). . . .$438,000
OlyCap Pfeiffer House (Port Townsend). . . .$127,000
Ryan's House for Youth Campus (Coupeville). . . .$1,015,000
Shelton Young Adult Transitional Housing (Shelton). . . .$773,000
Volunteers of America Crosswalk 2.0 (Spokane). . . .$2,200,000
(b) If funding provided in (a) of this subsection needs to be reallocated, the department shall consult with the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs to identify other eligible youth housing projects.
(9) The department must ensure compliance with conditions of the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund. All expenditures from the coronavirus state fiscal recovery account—federal appropriation in this section must be obligated by December 31, 2024.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($90,000,000)) |
((Coronavirus Capital Projects Account— Federal | . . . . | $30,435,000)) |
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund—Federal | . . . . | $29,097,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($120,435,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($120,435,000)) |
Sec. 1022. 2021 c 332 s 1075 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Local & Community Projects (40000230)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in executive order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8)(a) The appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Adams County Property/Evidence Processing Facility
(Othello). . . .$900,000
Amara 29 Acre Opportunity in Pierce County (Tacoma). . . .$246,000
American Lake Park ADA Improvement Project (Lakewood). . . .$258,000
American Legion Building Renovation (Goldendale). . . .$262,000
American Legion Veterans Housing & Resource Ctr (Raymond). . . .$88,000
Arlington Innovation Center (Arlington). . . .$372,000
Ashley House (Spokane). . . .$552,000
Auburn Resource Center (Auburn). . . .$1,500,000
Aurora Commons Acquisition (Seattle). . . .$2,500,000
Ballinger Park - Hall Creek Restoration
(Mountlake Terrace). . . .$824,000
Battle Ground HealthCare Free Clinic Relocation
(Battle Ground). . . .$1,000,000
Bellevue High School Automotive Dynamometer Install
(Bellevue). . . .$277,000
Bigelow House Museum Preservation (Olympia). . . .$52,000
BIPOC Artist Installation at Kraken Training Center
(Seattle). . . .$155,000
Brewery Park Visitor Center (Tumwater). . . .$1,200,000
Bridges To Home (Shoreline). . . .$2,000,000
Camp Kilworth - YMCA Day Camp/Environmental Educ
(Federal Way). . . .$1,030,000
Campus Towers Roofing Project (Longview). . . .$301,000
Capitol Theatre Curtains/Soft Goods Replacement (Yakima). . . .$250,000
Central Klickitat County Parks Improvements (Goldendale). . . .$25,000
Chehalis Centralia Steam Locomotive Repair/Restore
(Chehalis). . . .$123,000
Chelan Municipal Airport Extension (Chelan). . . .$5,700,000
Children's Village Neurodevelopmental Center Expansion
(Yakima). . . .$750,000
City of Wenatchee Community Center (Wenatchee). . . .$2,500,000
Civic Park Mika's Playground (Edmonds). . . .$258,000
Clallam Joint Emergency Services (Port Angeles). . . .(($1,200,000))
$1,700,000
Class A Biosolids Dryer (Yelm). . . .$850,000
Clemans View Park (Naches). . . .$442,000
Coastal Community Action Program Service Ctr (Aberdeen). . . .$500,000
Communications Tower (Ocean Shores). . . .$77,000
Community Action Resource and Training Center (Omak). . . .$400,000
Community Multi-Use Center (Carnation). . . .$1,030,000
Cornforth Campbell Demolition & Infrastructure
(Puyallup). . . .$330,000
Coulee City Medical Clinic (Coulee City). . . .$846,000
Coulon North Water Walk Repair and Enhancement
(Renton). . . .$1,339,000
Coupeville Boys & Girls Club (Coupeville). . . .(($1,030,000))
$1,236,000
Cow Skull Creek and Rushingwater Creek Acclimation Ponds
(Orting). . . .$690,000
Craft Beverage Lab & Instrumentation (Tumwater). . . .$773,000
Cross Park Trail and Picnic Shelter (Tacoma). . . .$206,000
CSML Food Bank Facility (Moses Lake). . . .$1,900,000
Cultural Anchor Village (Tukwila). . . .$1,500,000
Curran House Museum (University Place). . . .$85,000
Dawson Place Facilities (Everett). . . .$258,000
Day/Night House Exhibit Rebuild - Design Phase
(Seattle). . . .$300,000
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (Seattle). . . .$2,600,000
Delridge Wetland Park (Seattle). . . .$244,000
Des Moines North Marina Bulkhead Replacement Ph II
(Des Moines). . . .$2,000,000
Doris Morrison Learning Center (Greenacres). . . .$1,030,000
Downtown Puyallup Redevelopment Infrastructure
(Puyallup). . . .$257,000
Downtown Revitalization (Blaine). . . .$500,000
Duffy's Pond Pathway Completion (Kennewick). . . .$38,000
Early Learning Facility Project for Licensed Childcare
(Hoquiam). . . .$721,000
East County Family Resource Center Renovation
(Washougal). . . .$721,000
Edmonds Marsh Restoration (Edmonds). . . .$258,000
Edmonds Waterfront Center (Edmonds). . . .$250,000
Ejido Farm Project (Everson). . . .$200,000
Ellensburg Masonic Temple (Ellensburg). . . .$258,000
Ellensburg Rodeo Grandstands (Ellensburg). . . .$1,500,000
Ephrata Rec Center Upgrade (Ephrata). . . .$621,000
Esther's Home (Pasco). . . .$1,000,000
Ethiopian Community Affordable Housing (Seattle). . . .$3,000,000
Extruded Curb Improvements (Kirkland). . . .$515,000
Family Engagement Center (Seattle). . . .$1,030,000
Felts Field Gateway Project (Spokane). . . .$400,000
Ferry County Airport Runway Lighting System (Republic). . . .$450,000
Flag Plaza Redevelopment (Kennewick). . . .$46,000
FOE Meeting and Dance Hall (Puyallup). . . .$77,000
Fourth Plain Community Commons (Vancouver). . . .$1,236,000
Franklin Pierce Farm Agricultural Resource Center
(Tacoma). . . .$3,900,000
Frontier Park - Goat Barn Roof (Graham). . . .$89,000
Frontier Park-Horse Arena Cover (Graham). . . .$1,811,000
Garfield Pool Upgrade (Garfield). . . .$500,000
Gas Station Park Improvements (Tacoma). . . .$515,000
Gold Mountain Communications Zone - Upgraded Telecomm
(Bremerton). . . .$835,000
Granger Historical Society Museum (Granger). . . .$300,000
Green Lake Community Boathouse (Seattle). . . .$100,000
Grounds Improvement Proposal (Ritzville). . . .$150,000
Health Care Kiosk Deployment (Federal Way). . . .$75,000
Historic Downtown Chelan Infrastructure Predesign
(Chelan). . . .$150,000
Immigrant and Refugee Community Hub (Tukwila). . . .$960,000
Island County Criminal Justice Renovation (Coupeville). . . .$600,000
IT3 Discovery Center (Ridgefield). . . .$1,350,000
Japanese Gulch Daylighting (Mukilteo). . . .$206,000
Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail (Lynden). . . .$200,000
Joya Child & Family Development Center (Spokane). . . .$1,200,000
JV Memorial Pool Roof (Oak Harbor). . . .$250,000
Kitsap Lake Park Renovation & Accessibility (Bremerton). . . .$258,000
Kittitas Valley Healthcare Laboratory Services Reno
(Ellensburg). . . .$397,000
La Center City Hall Improvements (La Center). . . .$1,236,000
Lake Lawrence Fire Station (Yelm). . . .$515,000
Lake Sacajawea Renovation Project (Longview). . . .$900,000
Lake Stevens Civic Center Phase 3 (Lake Stevens). . . .$2,100,000
Lakefront Property Acquisition (Lake Forest Park). . . .$432,000
LASA Client Services Center (Lakewood). . . .$515,000
Leavenworth Ski Hill ADA Restroom (Leavenworth). . . .$52,000
Lewis County Public Safety Radio Infrastructure
(Chehalis). . . .$129,000
Lewis County Youth Services Renovation and Addition
(Chehalis). . . .$824,000
LGBTQ-Affirming Senior Center (Seattle). . . .$1,030,000
Links to Opportunity (Tacoma). . . .$2,000,000
Little League Field Improvement (Federal Way). . . .$200,000
Longview Hospice Care Center Renovation (Longview). . . .$765,000
Lopez Island Swim Center (Lopez Island). . . .$245,000
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (Lynnwood). . . .$500,000
Maddie's Place (Spokane). . . .$644,000
Madrona Day Treatment School (Bremerton). . . .$321,000
Magnuson Park Hangar 2 (Seattle). . . .$1,130,000
Main Street Phase 2 (Mountlake Terrace). . . .$1,200,000
Mariner Community Campus (Everett). . . .$1,670,000
Martin Luther King Center Improvements (Pasco). . . .$1,000,000
Mary's Place Shelter Renovation (Burien). . . .$352,000
Marysville Trail Connector (Marysville). . . .$515,000
Mason County Veterans Memorial Hall Refurbishment
(Shelton). . . .$62,000
McKinney Center Renovations (Seattle). . . .$1,000,000
Meadowglen Community Park (Spokane). . . .$77,000
Medical Examiner's Facility Upgrades (Spokane). . . .$600,000
Miller Park (Yakima). . . .$642,000
MLK Community Center Roof Replacement (Spokane). . . .$1,380,000
Moses Lake Business Incubator (Moses Lake). . . .$1,313,000
Mountain Rescue Center (North Bend). . . .$222,000
Nelson Dam Removal Project (Naches). . . .$1,325,000
New Ground Kirkland (Kirkland). . . .$258,000
Next Chapter Morgan Shelter (Tacoma). . . .$16,000
NJROTC/NNDCC Program Peninsula School District
(Gig Harbor). . . .$170,000
North Bend Depot Rehab (North Bend). . . .$151,000
North Clear Zone Land Acquisition (Lakewood). . . .$1,400,000
North Creek Trail (Bothell). . . .$618,000
North Seattle Boys & Girls Club Safety Upgrades
(Seattle). . . .$361,000
Northwest Kidney Centers Clinic (Port Angeles). . . .$900,000
Ocean Beach Medical Group - Ilwaco Clinic (Ilwaco). . . .$309,000
Panther Lake Community Park (Kent). . . .$2,000,000
Patterson Park Preservation & Upgrade (Republic). . . .$300,000
Pedestrian Overcrossing Replacement (Kalama). . . .$2,250,000
Perfect Passage (Tonasket). . . .$1,698,000
Perry Technical Institute Auditorium Renovation
(Yakima). . . .$1,550,000
Peter Kirk Community Center Roof and Retrofitted Emerg
(Kirkland). . . .$773,000
Phase 1 Master Plan - COVID Mitigation (Lake Stevens). . . .$103,000
Phase 1 of Trails Plan Improvements (Issaquah). . . .$251,000
Planning & Upgrades Edmonds Boys & Girls Club (Edmonds). . . .$200,000
Point Hudson Breakwater (Port Townsend). . . .$1,000,000
Police Station Renovations - City of Duvall (Duvall). . . .$107,000
Port of Olympia Marine Center (Olympia). . . .$250,000
Port of Vancouver Waterfront T1 Building Demo/Deconst
(Vancouver). . . .$1,000,000
Port Susan Trail (Stanwood). . . .$742,000
Port Townsend Affordable Housing Development
(Port Townsend). . . .$1,400,000
Proclaim Liberty Affordable Housing (Spokane). . . .$2,000,000
Project Chairlift: Lifting Up Washington State ((Chair
1)) (Mead). . . .$750,000
Pts of Ilwaco/Chinook Nav Infrastructure
(Ilwaco & Chinook). . . .$634,000
Public Pavilion for Shoreline Park (Shoreline). . . .$361,000
Puyallup Recreation Center (Puyallup). . . .$1,030,000
Puyallup Valley Cultural Heritage Center (Puyallup). . . .$335,000
Rainier View Covered Court (Sumner). . . .$245,000
Ramstead Regional Park (Everson). . . .$1,500,000
Redmond Senior and Community Center (Redmond). . . .$1,250,000
Redondo Fishing Pier (Des Moines). . . .$900,000
Replacement Hospice House (Richland). . . .$900,000
Resource Center Planning (Pasco). . . .$250,000
Ridgefield I-5 Pedestrian Screen (Ridgefield). . . .$335,000
Ridgefield YMCA (Ridgefield). . . .$258,000
Ridgetop DNR Trust Land Purchase (Silverdale). . . .$2,050,000
Ritzville Downtown Improvements (Ritzville). . . .$105,000
Sargent Oyster House Restoration (Allyn). . . .$344,000
School Based Health Care Clinic (Tacoma). . . .$750,000
SE 168th St. Bike Lanes/Safe Crossings (Renton). . . .$500,000
Seattle Aquarium Expansion (Seattle). . . .$2,000,000
Seattle Kraken Multisport Courts (Seattle). . . .$103,000
Selah-Moxee Irrigation District (Moxee). . . .$300,000
Seminary Hill Natural and Heritage Trail Project
(Centralia). . . .$52,000
Sheffield Trail (Fife). . . .$1,030,000
Shipley Senior Center (Sequim). . . .$463,000
Shoreline Parks Restrooms (Shoreline). . . .$412,000
SIHB Thunderbird Treatment Center (Seattle). . . .$309,000
Silver Crest Park (Mill Creek). . . .$90,000
Skabob House Cultural Center Art Studio (Skokomish). . . .$500,000
Skagit County Morgue (Mount Vernon). . . .$139,000
Sky Valley Teen Center (Sultan). . . .$773,000
Sno-Isle Regional Inter-County Libraries
(Lake Stevens). . . .$1,100,000
Snohomish County Food and Farming Center (Everett). . . .$2,550,000
Snoqualmie Valley Youth Activity Center (North Bend). . . .$361,000
Soap Lake City Hall Reactivation (Soap Lake). . . .$157,000
SoCo Park (Covington). . . .$1,300,000
South Bend School Multi-Use Field Upgrades (South Bend). . . .$361,000
South Kitsap Community Events Center (Port Orchard). . . .$1,236,000
South Kitsap HS Phys Ed Support (Port Orchard). . . .$15,000
Southwest Washington Grain Project (Chehalis). . . .$1,750,000
Spokane Public Radio (Spokane). . . .$1,000,000
Spokane Valley Boys & Girls Club (Spokane Valley). . . .$1,030,000
Spokane Valley Fairgrounds Exhibition Center
(Spokane Valley). . . .$750,000
Sprinker Recreation Center Outdoor Improvements
(Tacoma). . . .$400,000
Squire's Landing Park Waterfront & Open Space Access Pr
(Kenmore). . . .$927,000
Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center (Steilacoom). . . .$814,000
Stonehenge Memorial Public Restroom Project (Maryhill). . . .$129,000
Sultan Basin Park Design (Sultan). . . .$26,000
Sumas Sidewalks and Trails (Sumas). . . .$75,000
Teaching & Commercial Kitchen (Kent). . . .$515,000
The Campaign for Wesley Des Moines (Des Moines). . . .$500,000
The Eli's Park Project (Seattle). . . .$900,000
The Ethiopian Village (Seattle). . . .$515,000
The Hilltop (Tacoma). . . .$1,545,000
The Landing (Redmond). . . .$258,000
The Millworks (Bellingham). . . .$1,000,000
The Podium (Spokane). . . .$774,000
The Way Station (Bellingham). . . .$4,050,000
Therapeutic Play Spaces (Spokane). . . .$108,000
Tiny ((Homes))House Villages and Cottages (Seattle). . . .$2,000,000
Together Center (Redmond). . . .$1,030,000
Toppenish Junior Livestock Facility Planning (Toppenish). . . .$21,000
Trails End Community Meeting Space (Tumwater). . . .$155,000
Treatment Plant Remodel (Duvall). . . .$742,000
Turf Field Lighting (Yakima). . . .$500,000
Turning Pointe Youth Advocacy Addition (Shelton). . . .$82,000
Twisp Civic Center (Twisp). . . .$1,500,000
United Way of King County Building Restoration
(Seattle). . . .$566,000
University Heights Center Renovation (Seattle). . . .$595,000
Upper Kittitas County Medic One - Station 99 (Cle Elum). . . .$784,000
Vaughn Library Hall Restoration (Vaughn). . . .$103,000
Wards Lake Park Improvement Project (Lakewood). . . .$258,000
Water Efficiency Improvements (Royal City). . . .$193,000
Wenas Creek Screening, Passage Engineering Design
(Selah). . . .$150,000
West Biddle Lake Dam Restoration (Vancouver). . . .$1,881,000
Whatcom County Integrated Public Safety Radio System
(Bellingham). . . .$400,000
Woodland Scott Hill Park & Sports Complex (Woodland). . . .$600,000
Yakima County Fire Communications Radio Repeaters
(Yakima). . . .$103,000
Yakima Valley Fair (Grandview). . . .$235,000
Yelm Senior Center Repairs (Yelm). . . .$36,000
Youth Resource Center (Federal Way). . . .$82,000
(b) The funding for the Magnuson Park Historic Hanger 2 (Seattle) project is contingent on the contribution of at least $6,000,000 for the Magnuson Park Center For Excellence. If the Magnuson Park Center For Excellence has not certified to the department of commerce that the project has secured at least $6,000,000 in total funding for the capital phase of the project by July 31, 2022, the funds in this subsection (8)(b) shall lapse. The lapse date of July 31, 2022, must be extended to the same extent that the city of Seattle grants an extension, if any, beyond that date for the same project, provided that no further extension may be granted past July 31, 2023. The Magnuson Park Center For Excellence must ensure that the long-term lease with Seattle Parks and Recreation stipulates meaningful public benefits that prioritize low-income, black, indigenous, and people of color youth and families of the Magnuson park and neighborhood and Northeast Seattle. The lease must include provisions to proactively recruit and provide no-cost access to the residents as well as the creation of a scholarship fund dedicated to the residents for the center's events and programming. Additional public benefits to improve accessibility for Magnuson Park residents must be considered in the lease negotiations.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($160,910,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($160,910,000)) |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1023. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Opportunity Grants Authority (40000246)
Rural Washington Loan Account—State | . . . . | $903,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1024. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition (40000260)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) $207,628,000 of the capital community assistance account
—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to issue competitive financial assistance to eligible organizations under RCW
43.185A.040 to acquire real property for a rapid conversion into enhanced emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, permanent housing, youth housing, or shelter for extremely low-income people, as well as individuals, families, unaccompanied youth, and young people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. The department shall prioritize housing projects that will rapidly move people experiencing unsheltered homelessness into housing, including, but not limited to, individuals living in unsanctioned encampments, the public rights-of-way, or other public spaces. Amounts provided in this section may also be used for renovation and building update costs associated with establishment of the acquired facilities. The department may only approve funding for projects resulting in increased shelter or housing capacity. Amounts provided in this section may not be used for operating or maintenance costs associated with providing housing, supportive services, or debt service.
(b) $20,000,000 of the capital community assistance account
—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for housing projects in rural areas as defined by the department under RCW
43.185.050 and underserved communities with the goal of maximizing the investment and increasing the number of supportive housing units in rural, underserved communities.
(c) $2,000,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Woodley Place by Bayside Housing and Services project in Port Hadlock.
(d) $172,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for Building Transitional Tiny Homes for the Homeless project in Seattle.
(e) $200,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to contract and work with a professional real estate broker to identify opportunities for rapid acquisition or conversion of properties.
(f) $10,000,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for unexpected cost increases experienced by projects funded by prior rapid capital appropriations. The department must create a process by which providers that received prior rapid capital awards may request additional funding for unexpected costs of affordable housing projects that are under or ready for construction
(g) When selecting projects, the department shall balance the state's interest in quickly approving and financing projects, the degree to which the project will leverage other funds, the extent to which the project promotes racial equity, and the extent to which the project will promote priorities on a statewide basis, including in rural areas and in geographically diverse parts of the state.
(h) Amounts appropriated under this section may also be used for permanent financing for real estate acquired using other short-term acquisition sources. To expand availability of permanent housing, financing of acquisition of multifamily housing is a priority.
(i) While emphasizing the rapid deployment of the amounts appropriated under this section to alleviate the immediate crisis of homelessness throughout the state, the department shall use criteria for the issuance of funds that were developed to administer prior rapid capital appropriations, and which must include:
(i) The date upon which the units can be placed in service and occupied by the intended population, or the date any necessary structural modifications would begin and the anticipated date of completion of the project;
(ii) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with the acquisition and any updates or improvements necessary to make the property habitable for its intended use;
(iii) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with placing the beds or units in service; and
(iv) A financial plan demonstrating the ability to maintain and operate the property and support its intended tenants.
(j) If the recipient is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the recipient shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the award plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued on the date most close in time to the date of authorization of the award.
(k) The department must provide a progress report on its website by December 30, 2023. The report must include:
(i) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested; and
(ii) A list and description of the projects approved for funding including state funding, total project cost, services anticipated to be provided, housing units, and anticipated completion date.
(l) The funding provided under this section is not subject to the 90-day application periods in RCW
43.185.070 or
43.185A.050.
(m) The department shall prioritize proposals that reach the greatest public benefit, as defined by the department. For purposes of this subsection (1)(m), "greatest public benefit" must include, but is not limited to:
(i) The rapid transition of people living unsheltered or chronically homeless, into housing;
(ii) The greatest number of accommodations or increased shelter capacity that will benefit extremely low-income people, as well as individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness;
(iii) Whether the project has local funding commitments and rental assistance;
(iv) The scarcity of the affordable housing or shelter capacity applied for compared to the number of available affordable housing units or shelter capacity in the same geographic location; and
(v) The program's established funding priorities under RCW
43.185.070(5).
(n) The department must strive to allocate all of the amounts appropriated in this section within the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium in the manner prescribed in this section. However, if upon review of applications the department determines there are not adequate suitable projects in (a) of this subsection, the department may allocate funds to (f) of this subsection or to projects serving other low-income and special needs populations, provided those projects are located in an area with an identified need for the type of housing proposed.
(2) $60,000,000 of the apple health and homes account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the rapid permanent supportive housing program created under chapter . . ., Laws of 2022 (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1866) and the creation of a housing dashboard providing permanent supportive housing need and current capacity data. Of the amounts in this subsection, $1,500,000 is provided solely for the St. Agnes Haven project in Spokane. If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1866 is not enacted by June 30, 2022, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $240,000,000 |
Apple Health and Homes Account—State | . . . . | $60,000,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $300,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1025. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Crisis Stabilization Facilities (92001286)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to issue grants to expand and establish new capacity for 23-hour crisis triage facilities, crisis stabilization facilities with capacity up to 16 beds, and youth residential crisis triage and stabilization facilities, that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental disease. Eligible grantees are limited to nonprofit or for-profit businesses, public entities, and tribes, that are also community hospitals or other community-based behavioral health providers. Facilities of less than 16 beds are permitted, but the department shall consider, as a factor in awards, the economies of scale created by facilities with higher numbers of beds and the operational costs and funding sources available to the applicant.
(b) The department shall work with the department of health, health care authority, and other relevant agencies to ensure that there is equitable distribution of these projects across the state, relative to need, and shall work affirmatively with all behavioral health administrative services organizations regions, with the goal that all areas of the state are adequately served.
(c) The department shall ascertain the areas of Washington state with the most acute behavioral health crisis needs using emergency department data and other data available including existing and forthcoming committed capacity and shall ensure that these areas receive grants to help facilitate placement and construction of facilities in an expeditious manner.
(2) Amounts provided in this section may be used for construction and equipment costs associated with establishment of the facilities. The department may approve funding for the acquisition of a facility if the project will result in increased crisis triage and stabilization capacity. Amounts provided in this section may not be used for operating costs associated with the treatment of patients using these services.
(3) $12,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to issue grants for at least two residential crisis triage and stabilization facilities for youth. These facilities must increase behavioral health services and capacity for children and minor youth including, but not limited to, services for substance use disorder treatment, sexual assault and traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and interventions for children exhibiting aggressive or depressive behaviors.
(4)(a) $10,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the King County Crisis Walk-In/Stabilization; and
(b) $12,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Lynnwood Community Recovery Center.
(5) The department must provide a progress report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by March 1, 2023. The report must include:
(a) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested; and
(b) A list and description of the projects approved for funding including state funding, total project cost, services anticipated to be provided, bed capacity, and anticipated completion date.
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $72,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1026. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2023 Local and Community Projects (40000266)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation provided in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in executive order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8) The appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
57th Avenue Sewer Project (University Place). . . .$100,000
988 Expansion (Everett). . . .$300,000
Accessibility and Upgrades for WHO (Vancouver). . . .$283,000
Allyn Community Center (Allyn). . . .$300,000
Anacortes Family Center (Anacortes). . . .$50,000
Ballard Boys & Girls Club Teen Ctr Remodel
& Expansion (Seattle). . . .$241,000
Black Diamond Community Skatepark (Black Diamond). . . .$85,000
Boys & Girls Club Fire Safety Upgrade (Federal Way). . . .$361,000
Bremerton Library Building - HVAC (Bremerton). . . .$412,000
Burton Water Company Cooperative Conversion (Vashon). . . .$26,000
Camp Korey Internet & Telemedicine (Mount Vernon). . . .$330,000
Children's Therapy Center (Tacoma). . . .$250,000
CHOB Electrical Upgrade to Emergency Shelter (Longview). . . .$258,000
City Hall Preservation Phase II (Enumclaw). . . .$289,000
City of Tenino Playground (Tenino). . . .$515,000
City of Yelm Dog Park (Yelm). . . .$52,000
Civil Air Patrol Hangar (Ephrata). . . .$1,200,000
Columbia Basin Dive Rescue's New Boat (Richland). . . .$270,000
Communication Devices for Football Officials (Olympia). . . .$36,000
Community Boating Center for All - Magnuson Park
(Seattle). . . .$100,000
Confluence Health Treatment Center (Moses Lake). . . .$1,236,000
Craft Beverage (Tumwater). . . .$200,000
Darrington Wood Innovation Center (Darrington). . . .$1,700,000
Edmonds Boys & Girls Club Feasibility Study (Edmonds). . . .$206,000
Electrical & Safety Upgrades at N Seattle Boys &
Girls (Seattle). . . .$304,000
Eli's Park Project (Seattle). . . .$200,000
Elks 1450 Roof Replacement (Puyallup). . . .$381,000
Felts Field Gateway Project (Spokane). . . .$200,000
Ferndale Civic and Community Campus (Ferndale). . . .$1,500,000
Field Arts and Events Hall. . . .$250,000
Fircrest Campus Master Plan (Shoreline). . . .$300,000
First Street Downtown Revitalization (Cle Elum). . . .$465,000
Flooring Replacement Kirkland Boys & Girls Club
(Kirkland). . . .$53,000
Foss Waterway Seaport Public Restrooms (Tacoma). . . .$258,000
Frontier Park Goat Barns (Graham). . . .$70,000
GenPride LGBTQ+ Senior Community Center (Seattle). . . .$530,000
GH Senior Center Office/Education Container (Gig Harbor). . . .$61,000
Goldsborough Switching Station (Shelton). . . .$103,000
Granger Historical Society New Museum Project (Granger). . . .$100,000
Harlequin Productions Theater Renovation (Olympia). . . .$250,000
Harper Estuary Restoration and Bridge Construction
(Port Orchard). . . .$100,000
Historic Neptune Theatre HVAC Upgrade (Seattle). . . .$100,000
Historic Newcastle Cemetery (Newcastle). . . .$75,000
Historic Paramount Theatre HVAC Upgrade (Seattle). . . .$198,000
Howard Bowen Memorial Events Complex (Sumas). . . .$319,000
HVAC Upgrade with New System and Heat Pumps (Shelton). . . .$250,000
Illahee Preserve 'Homestead, Ph 1' Acquisition
(Bremerton). . . .$196,000
Imagine Children's Museum (Everett). . . .$250,000
Interfaith Family Shelter (Everett). . . .$800,000
Island County Jail Intake Body Sensor (Coupeville). . . .$200,000
Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail Missing Link (Lynden). . . .$300,000
Kitsap Humane Society (Silverdale). . . .$258,000
Kiwanis Park Playground Accessibility Upgrades
(Bremerton). . . .$165,000
Klickitat County Animal Shelter (Goldendale). . . .$670,000
La Conner Regional Library (La Conner). . . .$640,000
Lake Boren Park Fishing Dock and Viewing Platform
(Newcastle). . . .$62,000
Lake Wilderness Lodge Emergency Generator (Maple Valley). . . .$412,000
Lewis County Regional Tennis and Wrestling Facility
(Chehalis). . . .$875,000
Library Commons Project (Mount Vernon). . . .$4,000,000
Logistics Facility (Vancouver). . . .$160,000
Longview Senior Center Roof and Energy Upgrades
(Longview). . . .$273,000
Luther Burbank Pk Waterfront Activity Center
(Mercer Island). . . .$85,000
Marina View Building Renovation (Olympia). . . .$103,000
Marymount/Spana-Park Senior Center Roof (Spanaway). . . .$103,000
Mason Co Housing Authority Roof & Electrical (Shelton). . . .$201,000
McKinney Center Minor Works (Seattle). . . .$560,000
Mill Creek Library Project (Mill Creek). . . .$200,000
Mill Creek Parks Master Plan (Mill Creek). . . .$206,000
Mount Spokane Lodge Renovations (Mead). . . .$397,000
Mukai's Fruit Barreling Plant (Vashon, WA). . . .$50,000
Naches Rearing Pond (Naches). . . .$50,000
New Beginnings Homes (Puyallup). . . .$201,000
Newman Lake Milfoil Wash Station (Newman Lake). . . .$100,000
Non Destructive Weld Testing (Sunnyside). . . .$30,000
Nooksack River Integrated Floodplain Mitigation
(Whatcom County). . . .$2,000,000
North Creek Trail (Bothell). . . .$500,000
North Trailhead Restroom & Covered Structure
(Castle Rock). . . .$155,000
Northwest Kidney Centers - Port Angeles Clinic (Port
Angeles). . . .$235,000
ODMF Multicultural Village (Kent). . . .$450,000
Old Fort Lake Subarea (DuPont). . . .$400,000
Pacific Co. Fair Three M Project (Raymond). . . .$412,000
Pattison Property Redevelopment (Federal Way). . . .$1,250,000
Pedestrian Boardwalk May Creek Trail (Renton). . . .$258,000
Peshastin Cross Over Siphon Pipe (Peshastin). . . .$309,000
Pilchuck Glass School Ventilation (Stanwood). . . .$103,000
Pipe Lake Water Quality Improvement Project (Covington). . . .$319,000
Planning Land Acquisition for Veteran Rites (Tacoma). . . .$46,000
Port Gamble Forest Restoration (Port Gamble). . . .$300,000
Port Marine Transportation Infrastructure (Friday Harbor). . . .$258,000
Port of Mattawa Event Center (Mattawa). . . .$125,000
Public Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (Lacey). . . .$103,000
Pump Station Modernization: Design and Permitting (Mount
Vernon). . . .$100,000
Rejuvenation Community Day Center & Shower/Laundry
(Bremerton). . . .$250,000
Ridgefield Splashpad (Ridgefield). . . .$258,000
Rimrock Grange Renovation (Washtucna). . . .$105,000
Rister Stadium Elevator Lift (Kelso). . . .$33,000
Roslyn Downtown Association Gazebo (Roslyn). . . .$171,000
Rotary Morrow Community Park (Poulsbo). . . .$50,000
Salmon Reintroduction in the Upper Columbia (Spokane). . . .$375,000
Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion (Seattle). . . .$500,000
Secure Parking for Shelton Police (Shelton). . . .$206,000
Seismic Upgrade and Roof Replacement (Vancouver). . . .$309,000
Senior Resources Svc HUB Feasibility Study (Freeland). . . .$273,000
Serving the Community Through Capital Improvements
(Walla Walla). . . .$336,000
Skokomish Water Line Extension (Skokomish). . . .$50,000
Smokey Point Park (Arlington). . . .$278,000
Snohomish Teen Center Addition (Snohomish). . . .$515,000
South Area Commercial Sewer Infrastructure Ext. (Airway
Heights). . . .$300,000
South Sound Innovation and Education Center
(Federal Way). . . .$300,000
South Whidbey Aquatic Wellness Center (Langley). . . .$400,000
Starbuck Rodeo Arena Remodel (Dayton). . . .$98,000
Steilacoom Electrical Charging Station Project
(Steilacoom). . . .$50,000
Sultan-Monroe Commercial Kitchen (Monroe). . . .$134,000
The Tacoma Recovery Cafe Site Acquisition (Tacoma). . . .$500,000
Titlow Park Bridge Replacement (Tacoma). . . .$350,000
Toppenish Hospital (Toppenish). . . .$2,000,000
Town Center to Burke-Gilman Trail Connector (Lake
Forest Park). . . .$103,000
Town of Naches Mobile Stage (Naches). . . .$250,000
Transitions (Spokane). . . .$103,000
Tubman Health Clinic (Seattle). . . .$4,500,000
Tukwila Teen Center and Senior Intergenerational
Center (Tukwila). . . .$258,000
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Building (Seattle). . . .$500,000
Vandercook Park Restroom (Longview). . . .$309,000
Veteran Housing at Stratford Apartments (Longview). . . .$206,000
VOA Veteran Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency
(Spokane). . . .$195,000
Wa Na Wari Capital Improvements (Seattle). . . .$258,000
WA Soldiers Home Cemetery Road Pavement Project
(Orting). . . .$180,000
Weld Collaborative Reintegration Resource (Seattle). . . .$775,000
Wenatchee City Pool Repairs (Wenatchee). . . .$550,000
Wenatchee Valley YMCA (Wenatchee). . . .$515,000
West Plains Childcare Center (Airway Heights). . . .$191,000
Westport Marina Gear Yard (Westport). . . .$412,000
WGC - Accessibility and Education Support (Waitsburg). . . .$42,000
Whelan Community Building (Pullman). . . .$153,000
White Center Food Bank Grow2Give Relocation (Seattle). . . .$200,000
Wilkeson Water Treatment System (Wilkeson). . . .$300,000
Willows Road Pedestrian Safety Connection (Kirkland). . . .$206,000
Woodland Community Library Building Project (Woodland). . . .$515,000
Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center (Ellensburg). . . .$150,000
Yakima Greenway Master Plan (Yakima). . . .$67,000
Yakima YMCA Park Development (Yakima). . . .$232,000
Youth Achievement Center (Seattle). . . .$500,000
YVT Bucket Truck (Yakima). . . .$70,000
Total. . . .$53,318,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $53,318,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1027. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Ports Infrastructure (40000278)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in Executive Order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Dredge River Access (Port of Clarkston). . . .$1,550,000
Off Dock Container Yard (Port of Tacoma). . . .$2,000,000
Pier 66 Shore Power (Port of Seattle). . . .$2,000,000
Point Hudson Breakwater Project (Port Townsend). . . .$1,500,000
SE 41st Street Project (Port of Camas-Washougal). . . .$2,400,000
Terminal 1 Dock Design and Permitting (Port of
Vancouver). . . .$1,596,000
Terminal and Warehouse Upgrades (Port of Everett). . . .$2,000,000
Trades District (Chelan-Douglas Regional Port). . . .$3,000,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $16,046,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1028. 2021 c 332 s 1045 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Clean Energy and Energy Freedom Program (91000582)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 1074, chapter 19, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($625,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($35,369,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1029. 2021 c 332 s 1048 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Library Capital Improvement Program (91001239)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 1053, chapter 413, Laws of 2019.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($6,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($6,838,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1030. 2021 c 332 s 1053 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Local & Community Projects 2016 (92000369)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 6009, chapter 413, Laws of 2019, except that subsection (2) of this section supersedes the requirements of subsection (7) in section 6009, chapter 413, Laws of 2019.
(2) $2,209,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Fairchild air force base protection and community empowerment project, including the purchase of 20 acres of land by Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights for development of affordable housing, the purchase of mobile home parks or mobile homes by Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights in order to reduce the use of the accident potential zone for residential purposes, and $70,000 for a pilot project. The pilot project shall include payment of moving costs and down payment or closing costs of up to $7,000 for 10 individuals or families living in mobile homes located in the accidental potential zone whose mobile homes are purchased and who relocate to affordable housing constructed on the 20 acres of land purchased by Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights through the appropriation in this subsection. There shall be no limitations on the sequence of the purchase of mobile home parks or mobile homes. If Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights subsequently rezones, develops, and leases the mobile home park property for commercial or industrial uses contrary to the allowed uses in the accident potential zone, Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights must repay to the state the amount spent on the purchase of mobile home parks in its entirety within 10 years. Mobile home parks purchased under the provisions of this subsection may be sold by Spokane county or the city of Airway Heights, provided that the uses of the mobile home park property are not contrary to the allowed uses in the accident potential zone. Any moneys from this sale must be used to purchase other mobile home parks or mobile homes in the Fairchild air force base protection and community empowerment project. The 20 acres of land purchased under this subsection for development as affordable housing may be sold, in whole or in part, by the recipient, provided the property sold is used for affordable housing as required in the Fairchild air force base protection and community empowerment project. Recipients of funds provided under this subsection are not required to demonstrate that the project site is under their control for a minimum of 10 years but they must demonstrate that the project site is under their control through ownership or long-term lease. Projects funded under this subsection are not required to meet the provisions of RCW 43.63A.125(6) and section 6009(5), chapter 298, Laws of 2019. State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $11,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $117,919,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1031. 2021 c 332 s 1082 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Substance Use Disorder Recovery Housing (91001675)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for an agreement with Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services to fund a master planning process for the development of a family-centered drug treatment and housing program in western Washington that supports families staying together while they recover from addiction and rebuild their lives. Housing developers, service providers, and other stakeholders must be included in this master planning process.
(2) The master planning process under this section must model the project to be developed after Rising Strong in Spokane and must include units for families that are experiencing substance use disorder and that are involved in the child welfare system. The site must include living quarters for families, space for services, play areas for children, and space for child care. The program services located at the site must include, but are not limited to, case management, counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and parenting skills classes. The site must be located in King County, or located near King county, to provide services to families in the western area of the state.
(3) Phase two of the planning process must: Further define the community needs; work with the department, the health care authority, and the department of children, youth, and families in identifying a sponsoring agency or organization and service partners; make preferred site recommendations; determine the project budget and establish the model and sources for funding the program located in the facility, including the conditions for sustainable funding; and include additional components identified by Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services or its consultants needed to prepare for a 2023-2025 biennium capital budget request.
(4) The master plan developed under this section must be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, ((2021))2022.
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | $150,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1032. 2021 c 332 s 1074 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Grants for Affordable Housing Development Connections (91001685)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section ((is))are provided solely for grants to local governments and public utility districts for system development charges and utility improvements for new affordable housing projects that serve and benefit low-income households. Where applicable, the extension must be consistent with the approved comprehensive plans under the growth management act and must be within the established boundaries of the urban growth area.
(2) $7,600,000 of the state building construction account
—state appropriation
, $4,500,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation, and $16,300,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund
—federal appropriation in this section are provided solely for grants to local governments or public utilities located within a jurisdiction that imposed a sales and use tax under RCW
82.14.530(1)(a)(ii),
82.14.530(1)(b)(i)(B),
82.14.540, or
84.52.105.
(3) $10,700,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund—federal appropriation and $4,500,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section ((is))are provided solely for grants to local governments or public utilities located within:
(a) A city or county with a population of 150,000 or less; and
(b) A jurisdiction that imposed a sales and use tax under RCW
82.14.530(1)(a)(ii) or
82.14.530(1)(b)(i)(B).
(4) The department shall coordinate with the office of financial management and the governor's office to develop a process for project submittal, project selection criteria, review, and monitoring, and tracking the housing development projects that receive affordable housing development connections grants under this section. To be eligible for funding under this section, an applicant must demonstrate, at minimum:
(a) That affordable housing development will begin construction within 24 months of the grant award; and
(b) A strong probability of serving the original target group or income level for a period of at least 25 years.
(5) $1,700,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Port Townsend Utility Connection Project.
(6) (($5,700,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Chelan municipal airport extension.
(7))) To ensure compliance with conditions of the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund, all expenditures from the coronavirus state fiscal recovery account—federal appropriation in this section must be ((incurred))obligated by December 31, 2024.
(((8)))(7) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply.
(a) "Affordable housing" and has the same meaning as in RCW
43.185A.010.
(b) "Low-income household" has the same meaning as in RCW
43.185A.010.
(c) "System development charges" means charges for new drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater connections when a local government or public utility has waived standard fees normally applied to developers for connection charges on affordable housing projects.
(d) "Utility improvements" means drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater utility improvements.
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Account—Federal | . . . . | $27,000,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($15,000,000)) |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($42,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($42,000,000)) |
Sec. 1033. 2021 c 332 s 1085 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Infrastructure Projects (91001687)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in executive order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8) To ensure compliance with conditions of the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund, all expenditures of amounts appropriated in this section must be ((incurred))obligated by December 31, 2024.
(9) ((The))$12,795,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation and $97,926,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery account—federal appropriation in this section ((is))are provided solely for the following list of projects:
Airway Heights Water Resources Replacement (Airway
Heights). . . .$14,950,000
Anderson Road Project Design (Chelan). . . .$258,000
((Belfair Water Reclamation Facility (Belfair). . . .$500,000))
Boat Haven Stormwater Improvement (Port Townsend). . . .$2,050,000
((Centralia School District - Gemini & LTE
(Centralia). . . .$1,529,000))
Cheney Purple Pipe Project (Cheney). . . .$11,050,000
City of Fircrest Water Meter Replacement
(Fircrest). . . .$171,000
City of Ilwaco – Drinking Water Source Protection
(Ilwaco). . . .$721,000
Crusher Canyon Sewer Line (Selah). . . .$1,000,000
Dryden Wastewater Improvement Project (Dryden). . . .$1,030,000
Fall City Waste Management System (Fall City). . . .$6,500,000
Fry Creek Pump Station (Aberdeen). . . .$8,975,000
Index Phased Water Line Replacement (Index). . . .$1,351,000
Lacamas Lake Management Plan (Camas). . . .$155,000
Leach Creek Interceptor Extension (University
Place). . . .$2,100,000
Louis Thompson Road Tightline (Sammamish). . . .$3,000,000
Malaga Industrial Park Waterline Extension
(Malaga). . . .$1,545,000
((Malden USDA Water (Malden). . . .$247,000))
Mill Creek Flood Control Channel (Walla Walla). . . .$1,545,000
NE 92nd Avenue Pump Station & Force Main (Battle
Ground). . . .$2,050,000
New Well for the Community of Peshastin (Peshastin). . . .$1,100,000
Omak Water Reservoir (Omak). . . .$4,300,000
Othello Water Conservation System (Othello). . . .$515,000
Packwood Sewer System (Packwood). . . .$8,050,000
PFAS Treatment at City of DuPont Water Wells
(DuPont). . . .$5,950,000
Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility (Port Hadlock). . . .$20,175,000
Port of Mattawa Wastewater Infrastructure
(Mattawa). . . .$618,000
Reservoir No. 2, Water Supply & Distribution
(Bridgeport). . . .$3,200,000
Shelton: Well 1 Water Main (Shelton). . . .$2,050,000
Skamania County Well Installation (Stevenson). . . .$52,000
Vader Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
(Vader). . . .$1,850,000
Wallula Dodd Water System Ph2 (Wallula). . . .$2,050,000
Wanapum Indian Village Fiber infrastructure
Project (Mattawa). . . .$155,000
Water Main Infrastructure Extension Project
(George). . . .$155,000
WWTP Reclaimed Water (Shelton). . . .$2,050,000
(10) $25,832,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
223rd Green Street Planning (Des Moines). . . .$309,000
4th St. NW Stormwater System Upgrade (Puyallup). . . .$800,000
Alger I-5 Waterline Relocation (Bellingham). . . .$250,000
Boulevard Park Sanitary Sewer Extension (Burien). . . .$2,400,000
City of Brewster Canyon Well House (Brewster). . . .$480,000
City of Brewster Sewer Upgrade (Brewster). . . .$2,800,000
Curtin Creek Ph. 1 Septic Elimination (Vancouver). . . .$800,000
East Blaine Water Pump Station (Blaine). . . .$500,000
Lake Chelan EMS Design (Chelan). . . .$191,000
Langley Infrastructure (Langley). . . .$250,000
Lewis County Fire District #5 (Napavine). . . .$2,000,000
Lincoln County Fire District 1 Helipad (Sprague). . . .$103,000
Port of Allyn Well & Water Pump Facility (Allyn). . . .$400,000
Rustlewood Water System Upgrades (Grapeview). . . .$550,000
Shelton Water Reclamation Facility (Shelton). . . .$3,250,000
Swan Creek Bridge (Tacoma). . . .$400,000
Town of Elmer City Fire Station Improvements
(Elmer City). . . .$772,000
Wastewater Lift Stations Improvements/Upgrades
(Concrete). . . .$550,000
Water System Improvement Project (Morton). . . .$6,017,000
WCFD #8 Station 34 Replacement (Bellingham). . . .$2,000,000
Western Ranchettes Water Distribution System
(Puyallup). . . .$1,000,000
Yakima County Fire District 12 (Yakima). . . .$10,000
(11) $747,000 of the public works assistance account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Belfair Water Reclamation Facility (Belfair). . . .$500,000
Malden USDA Water (Malden). . . .$247,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $12,795,000 |
Public Works Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $747,000 |
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Account—Federal | . . . . | (($112,997,000)) |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $25,832,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $137,300,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($112,997,000)) |
Sec. 1034. 2021 c 332 s 1084 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Food Banks (91001690)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in executive order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Chelan Douglas Food Distribution Center (Malaga). . . .$1,030,000
FISH Community Food Bank and Food Pantry
(Ellensburg). . . .$1,545,000
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH New Facility
Construction (Gig Harbor). . . .$2,050,000
Hunger Solution Center Cold Storage Expansion
(Seattle). . . .$827,000
Issaquah Food Bank Expansion (Issaquah). . . .$1,030,000
La Center Community Center Repairs and
Improvements (La Center). . . .$515,000
Northwest Harvest (Yakima). . . .$3,200,000
Port Angeles Food Bank (Port Angeles). . . .$1,050,000
Puyallup Food Bank Capital Campaign (Puyallup). . . .$257,000
Selah Naches Food Bank (Selah). . . .$52,000
White Center Food Bank Relocation (Seattle). . . .$1,030,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($8,304,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($8,304,000)) |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1035. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Permanent Supportive Housing Remediation (91002160)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for permanent supportive housing remediation grants to be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The funding may be provided for building improvements, rehabilitation, clean-up expenses, and temporary relocation costs associated with property damage, destruction, or contamination of properties providing permanent supportive housing as defined in RCW
36.70A.030. The maximum amount of total funding that the department may provide to any applicant is $50,000 per biennium.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $200,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1036. 2021 c 332 s 1091 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Enhanced Shelter Capacity Grants (92000939)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 1022, chapter 356, Laws of 2020, except that no funding may be directed to the Auburn Resource Center.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($6,318,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($6,318,000)) |
Sec. 1037. 2021 c 332 s 1083 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Early Learning Facilities (91001677)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,089,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation and $6,863,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section ((is))are provided solely for the following list of early learning facility projects in the following amounts:
Early Learning Classrooms at Logan Elementary
(Spokane). . . .$1,000,000
Laurel Forest Childcare Center (Bellingham). . . .$773,000
Learning to Grow (Elma). . . .$500,000
Monroe ECEAP Facility (Monroe). . . .(($361,000))
$876,000
Petah Villages Outdoor Preschool (Renton). . . .$370,000
Rainier Valley Early Learning Center (Seattle). . . .$4,000,000
Site Study and Predesign for Two ECEAP Classrooms
(Spokane). . . .$40,000
Walla Walla YMCA ECEAP (Walla Walla). . . .$75,000
Willapa Center (Raymond). . . .$318,000
(2) $23,911,000 of the Ruth Lecocq Kagi early learning facilities development account
—state appropriation
and $23,137,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section ((
is))
are provided solely for the early learning facility grant and loan program, subject to the provisions of RCW
43.31.573 through
43.31.583 and
43.84.092, to provide state assistance for designing, constructing, purchasing, expanding, or modernizing public or private early learning education facilities for eligible organizations. Up to four percent of the funding in this subsection may be used by the department of children, youth, and families to provide technical assistance to early learning providers interested in applying for the early learning facility grant or loan program.
(3)(a) $7,500,000 of the Ruth Lecocq Kagi early learning facilities revolving account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Washington early learning loan fund. Up to four percent of the funding in this appropriation may be used by the contractor to provide technical assistance to early learning providers interested in applying for the early learning facility grant or loan program.
(b) In addition to the reporting requirements in RCW
43.31.573(5), the department must require the contractor to include the following information in the annual reports due to the department:
(i) Audited financial statements or reports independently verified by an accountant showing operating costs, including a clear delineation of the operating costs incurred due to administering grants and loans under this subsection (3);
(ii) Independently verified information regarding the interest rates and terms of all loans provided to early learning facilities under this subsection (3);
(iii) Independently verified or audited information showing all private matching dollars, public matching dollars, and revenues received by the contractor from the repayment of loans, clearly delineating revenues received from the repayment of loans provided under this subsection (3); and
(iv) A forward-looking financial plan that projects the timing and public funding level at which the Washington early learning loan fund will become self-sustaining and will no longer need state matching dollars to provide loans to early learning facilities. The plan must include scenarios based upon a range of state investment in the fund.
(4) The department of children, youth, and families must develop methodology to identify, at the school district boundary level, the geographic locations of where early childhood education and assistance program slots are needed to meet the entitlement specified in RCW
43.216.556. This methodology must be linked to the caseload forecast produced by the caseload forecast council and must include estimates of the number of slots needed at each school district. This methodology must inform any early learning facilities needs assessment conducted by the department and the department of children, youth, and families. This methodology must be included as part of the budget submittal documentation required by RCW
43.88.030.
(5) When prioritizing areas with the highest unmet need for early childhood education and assistance program slots, the committee of early learning experts convened by the department pursuant to RCW
43.31.581 must first consider those areas at risk of not meeting the entitlement specified in RCW
43.216.556.
(6) The department must track the number of slots being renovated separately from the number of slots being constructed and, within these categories, must track the number of slots separately by program for the working connections child care program and the early childhood education and assistance program.
(7) When prioritizing applications for projects pursuant to RCW
43.31.581, the department must award priority points to applications from a rural county or from extreme child care deserts as defined by the department of children, youth, and families.
(8) The department shall, in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families, prepare a report to the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of the legislature regarding the geographical diversity of early learning facilities grants. The report must be submitted by December 1, 2022, and must provide the following information:
(a) Geographical disbursement of school district early learning grants, early learning facilities grants to eligible organizations, and early learning loans or grants provided by a nongovernmental private-public partnership contracted by the department, including type of grant, size of award, number of early childhood education and assistance program or working connections child care program slots added, and any other information that the department deems relevant;
(b) Disbursement of early learning grants or loans to providers in rural and nonrural counties, including type of grant, size of award, number of early childhood education and assistance program or working connections child care program slots added, and any other information that the department deems relevant; and
(c) Disbursement of early learning grants or loans to providers by type of provider, including school district, child care center, licensed family home, or other, including type of grant, size of award, number of early childhood education and assistance program or working connections child care program slots added, and any other information that the department deems relevant.
(9) For early learning facilities collocated with affordable or supportive housing developments, the department may remit state funding on a reimbursement basis for 100 percent of eligible project costs, regardless of the project's match amount, once the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed in an amount sufficient to complete the entire project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public as an early learning facility. These projects are not subject to section 7017, chapter 332, Laws of 2021 or RCW 43.88.150. (10) It is the intent of the legislature to reappropriate funding in the 2023-2025 omnibus capital appropriations act for early learning facilities appropriated in this section.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,089,000 |
Early Learning Facilities Revolving Account— State | . . . . | $7,500,000 |
Early Learning Facilities Development Account— State | . . . . | $23,911,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $30,000,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($32,500,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($32,500,000)) |
Sec. 1038. 2021 c 332 s 1052 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Projects that Strengthen Communities & Quality of Life (92000230)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 6006, chapter 3, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($31,088,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($32,088,000)) |
Sec. 1039. 2021 c 332 s 1069 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Behavioral Health Community Capacity Grants (40000219)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section ((is))are provided solely for the department to issue grants to community hospitals or other community providers to expand and establish new capacity for behavioral health services in communities. The department must consult an advisory group consisting of representatives from the department of social and health services, the health care authority, one representative from a managed care organization, one representative from an accountable care organization, and one representative from the association of county human services. Amounts provided in this section may be used for construction and equipment costs associated with establishment of the facilities. The department may approve funding for the acquisition of a facility if the project will result in increased behavioral health capacity. Amounts provided in this section may not be used for operating costs associated with the treatment of patients using these services.
(2) The department must establish criteria for the issuance of the grants, which must include:
(a) Evidence that the application was developed in collaboration with one or more regional behavioral health entities that administer the purchasing of services;
(b) Evidence that the applicant has assessed and would meet gaps in geographical behavioral health services needs in their region;
(c) Evidence that the applicant is able to meet applicable licensing and certification requirements in the facility that will be used to provide services;
(d) A commitment by applicants to serve persons who are publicly funded and persons detained under the involuntary treatment act under chapter
71.05 RCW;
(e) A commitment by the applicant to maintain and operate the beds or facility for a time period commensurate to the state investment, but for at least a 15-year period;
(f) The date upon which structural modifications or construction would begin and the anticipated date of completion of the project;
(g) A detailed estimate of the costs associated with opening the beds;
(h) A financial plan demonstrating the ability to maintain and operate the facility; and
(i) The applicant's commitment to work with local courts and prosecutors to ensure that prosecutors and courts in the area served by the hospital or facility will be available to conduct involuntary commitment hearings and proceedings under chapter
71.05 RCW.
(3) In awarding funding for projects in subsection (5) of this section, the department, in consultation with the advisory group established in subsection (1) of this section, must strive for geographic distribution and allocate funding based on population and service needs of an area. The department must consider current services available, anticipated services available based on projects underway, and the service delivery needs of an area.
(4) The department must prioritize projects that increase capacity in unserved and underserved areas of the state.
(5) $71,400,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for a competitive process for each category listed and is subject to the criteria in subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section:
(a) $11,600,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for at least six enhanced service facilities for long-term placement of patients discharged or diverted from the state psychiatric hospitals and that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases;
(b) $10,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for enhanced adult residential care facilities for long-term placements of dementia discharged or diverted from the state psychiatric hospitals and are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases;
(c) $2,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for at least one facility with secure withdrawal management and stabilization treatment beds that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases;
(d) $2,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for at least one crisis triage and stabilization facility that is not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases;
(e) $12,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for two 16-bed crisis triage and stabilization facilities in the King county region((, one within the city of Seattle and one in south King county,)) consistent with the settlement agreement in A.B, by and through Trueblood, et al., v. DSHS, et al., No. 15–35462, and that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental disease;
(f) $2,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for at least two mental health peer respite centers that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases. No more than one mental health peer respite center should be funded in each of the nine regions;
(g) $18,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to provide grants to community hospitals, freestanding evaluation and treatment providers, or freestanding psychiatric hospitals to develop capacity for beds to serve individuals on 90-day or 180-day civil commitments as an alternative to treatment in the state hospitals. In awarding this funding, the department must coordinate with the department of social and health services, the health care authority, and the department of health and must only select facilities that meet the following conditions:
(i) The funding must be used to increase capacity related to serving individuals who will be transitioned from or diverted from the state hospitals;
(ii) The facility is not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases;
(iii) The provider has submitted a proposal for operating the facility to the health care authority;
(iv) The provider has demonstrated to the department of health and the health care authority that it is able to meet the applicable licensing and certification requirements for the facility that will be used to provide services; and
(v) The health care authority has confirmed that it intends to contract with the facility for operating costs within funds provided in the operating budget for these purposes;
(h) $2,400,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for competitive community behavioral health grants to address regional needs;
(i) $9,400,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for at least three intensive behavioral health treatment facilities for long-term placement of behavioral health patients with complex needs and that are not subject to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental diseases; and
(j) $2,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely for grants to community providers to increase behavioral health services and capacity for children and minor youth including, but not limited to, services for substance use disorder treatment, sexual assault and traumatic stress, anxiety, or depression, and interventions for children exhibiting aggressive or depressive behaviors in facilities that are not subject to federal funding restrictions. Consideration must be given to programs that incorporate outreach and treatment for youth dealing with mental health or social isolation issues.
(6)(a) $15,648,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation and $8,748,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section ((is))are provided solely for the following list of projects and is subject to the criteria in subsection (1) of this section:
Astria Toppenish Hospital (Toppenish). . . .$1,648,000
Compass Health Broadway (Everett). . . .$14,000,000
Evergreen Recovery Residential Treatment (Everett). . . .$1,000,000
EvergreenHealth Monroe (Monroe). . . .$4,275,000
NE Spokane Community Behavioral Health Center
(Spokane). . . .$700,000
Red Road Clean and Sober Housing (Renton). . . .$773,000
Seattle Clinic at Evergreen Treatment (Seattle). . . .$2,000,000
(b) $8,116,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation and $17,575,000 of the capital community assistance account—state appropriation in this section ((is))are provided solely for the following list of projects and is subject to the criteria in subsection (1) of this section, except that the following projects are not required to establish new capacity:
Cascade Hall (Seattle). . . .$6,000,000
Comprehensive Health Care - Goldendale Facility
(Goldendale). . . .$1,030,000
Jamestown S'Klallam (Sequim). . . .$3,250,000
Lummi Nation Healing Wellness Center (Bellingham). . . .$1,250,000
Maplewood Enhanced Services Facility (Bellingham). . . .$1,500,000
SIHB Thunderbird Treatment Center (Seattle). . . .$3,000,000
Family Solutions (Vancouver). . . .$2,050,000
Renovation Youth Evaluation & Treatment Facility
(Bremerton). . . .$316,000
Sound Enhanced Services Facility (Auburn). . . .$3,000,000
Three Rivers Behavioral Health Recovery Center
(Kennewick). . . .(($2,750,000))
$4,295,000
(7) The department must notify all applicants that they may be required to have a construction review performed by the department of health.
(8) To accommodate the emergent need for behavioral health services, the department and the department of health, in collaboration with the health care authority and the department of social and health services, must establish a concurrent and expedited process to assist grant applicants in meeting any applicable regulatory requirements necessary to operate inpatient psychiatric beds, freestanding evaluation and treatment facilities, enhanced services facilities, triage facilities, crisis stabilization facilities, or secure detoxification/secure withdrawal management and stabilization facilities.
(9) The department must strive to allocate all of the amounts appropriated within subsection (5) of this section in the manner prescribed. However, if upon review of applications, the department determines, in consultation with the advisory group established in subsection (1) of this section, that there are not adequate suitable projects in a category of projects under subsection (5) of this section, the department may allocate funds to other behavioral health capacity project categories within subsection (5) of this section, prioritizing projects under subsections (5)(a), (g), and (i) of this section. Underserved areas of the state may also be considered.
(10) The department must provide a progress report by November 1, 2022. The report must include:
(a) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested;
(b) A list and description of the projects approved for funding including state funding, total project cost, services anticipated to be provided, bed capacity, and anticipated completion date; and
(c) A status report of projects that received funding in prior funding rounds, including details about the project completion and the date the facility began providing services.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $95,164,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $26,323,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $121,487,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $120,000,000 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($215,164,000)) |
Sec. 1040. 2021 c 332 s 1078 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Rapid Response Community Preservation Pilot Program (91001278)
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,518,000 |
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $2,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $482,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($2,000,000)) |
Sec. 1041. 2021 c 332 s 1086 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Broadband Office (92000953)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) The appropriations in this section are provided solely to the statewide broadband office for qualifying broadband infrastructure projects.
(b) Unless otherwise stated, eligible applicants for grants awarded under subsections (2) and (3) of this section are:
(i) Local governments, including ports and public utility districts;
(ii) Federally recognized tribes;
(iii) Nonprofit organizations;
(iv) Nonprofit cooperative organizations; and
(v) Multiparty entities comprised of a combination of public entity members or private entity members. A multiparty entity cannot be solely comprised of private entities.
(c) The department must prioritize eligible applications where the lead applicant is a public entity.
(d) Projects receiving grants under this section must:
(i) Demonstrate that the project site is under the applicant's control for a minimum of 25 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease; and
(ii) Commit to using the infrastructure funded by the grant for the purposes of providing broadband connectivity for a minimum of 25 years.
(((d)))(e) Unless otherwise stated, priority must be given to projects:
(i) Located in unserved areas of the state, which for the purposes of this section means areas of Washington in which households and businesses lack access to broadband service of speeds at a minimum of 100 megabits per second download and at a minimum 20 megabits per second upload;
(ii) Located in geographic areas of greatest priority for the deployment of broadband infrastructure to achieve the state's broadband goals, as provided in RCW
43.330.536, identified with department and board mapping tools; or
(iii) That construct last mile infrastructure, as defined in RCW
43.330.530.
((
(e)))
(f) Unless otherwise stated, appropriations may not be used for projects where a broadband provider currently provides, or has begun construction to provide, broadband service
, as defined in RCW 43.330.530, to end users in the proposed project area ((
at speeds equal to or greater than the state speed goals provided in RCW 43.330.536)).
(((f)))(g) The appropriations must be used for projects that use a technology-neutral approach in order to expand access at the lowest cost to the most unserved or underserved residents.
(((g)))(h)(i) The statewide broadband office must act as fiscal agent for the grants authorized in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
(ii) No more than 1.5 percent of the funds appropriated for the program may be expended by the statewide broadband office for administration purposes.
(i) The statewide broadband office must impose grant or contract conditions to help ensure that any project funded under this section will result in an enduring public benefit, where feasible, for at least 25 years.
(2)(a) $50,000,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely to the statewide broadband office to award as grants to eligible applicants as match funds to leverage federal broadband infrastructure program funding.
(b)(i) For the purposes of this subsection (2), "state broadband infrastructure funders" are the state broadband office, the public works board, and the community economic revitalization board.
(ii) The statewide broadband office must develop a project evaluation process to assist in coordination among state broadband infrastructure funders to maximize opportunities to leverage federal funding and ensure efficient state investment. The project evaluation process must help determine whether a project is a strong candidate for a known federal funding opportunity and if a project can be packaged as part of a regional or other coordinated federal grant proposal. The state broadband infrastructure funders are encouraged to enter into a memorandum of understanding outlining how coordination will take place so that the process can help with a coordinated funding strategy across these entities.
(3)(a) (($260,003,000))$150,996,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund—federal appropriation ((and $16,000,000)), $124,749,000 of the coronavirus capital projects account—federal appropriation, and $258,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation are provided solely for grants to eligible applicants for qualifying broadband infrastructure projects.
(b)(i) Projects that receive grant funding under this subsection (3) must be eligible for funds under section 9901 of the American rescue plan act.
(ii) To ensure compliance with conditions of the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund and coronavirus capital projects account, all expenditures of amounts appropriated in this subsection (3) must be ((incurred))obligated by December 31, 2024.
(c)(i) $5,000,000 of the appropriation in this subsection is provided for broadband equity and affordability grants.
(ii) Grants must be provided to eligible applicants located in areas:
(A) With existing broadband service with speeds at a minimum of 100 megabits per second download and at a minimum 20 megabits per second upload; and
(B) Where the state broadband office, in consultation with the department of equity, determine that access to existing broadband service is not affordable or equitable.
(iii) Eligible applicants for grants awarded under this subsection (3)(c) are:
(A) Local governments, including ports and public utility districts;
(B) Federally recognized tribes;
(C) Public school districts;
(D) Nonprofit organizations; and
(E) Multiparty entities comprised of public entity members to fund broadband deployment.
(d) $258,000 of the ((coronavirus capital projects account—federal))state building construction account—state appropriation in this subsection is provided solely for the Precision Agriculture and Broadband pilot project.
(e) $225,000 of the coronavirus capital projects account—federal appropriation in this subsection is provided solely for the Point Roberts rural broadband project.
(4) By January 30, 2022, and January 30, 2023, the statewide broadband office must develop and submit a report regarding the grants established in subsections (2) and (3) of this section to the office of financial management and appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature. The report must include:
(a) The total number of applications and amount of funding requested;
(b) A list and description of projects approved for grant funding in the preceding fiscal year;
(c) The total amount of grant funding that was disbursed during the preceding fiscal year;
(d) The total amount of funds obligated and timing of when the funds were obligated in the preceding fiscal year; and
(e) For projects funded in the prior biennium, the outcomes achieved by the approved projects.
(5) For eligible applicants providing service outside of their jurisdictional boundary, no more than three percent of the award amount may be expended for administration purposes.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($50,000,000)) |
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Account—Federal | . . . . | (($260,003,000)) |
Coronavirus Capital Projects Account—Federal | . . . . | (($16,000,000)) |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $326,003,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1042. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Broadband Office (92001178)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely as expenditure authority for grant funding received by the department for the broadband equity, access, and deployment state grants program in section 60102 of P.L. 117-58 (infrastructure investment and jobs act), not to exceed the actual amount of grant funding awarded. Expenditure of the amount in this subsection is contingent on the receipt of this grant funding. If the department does not receive the grant funding by June 30, 2023, the expenditure authority in this subsection shall lapse.
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $50,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1043. 2021 c 332 s 1081 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Dental Capacity Grants (91001660)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding provided in this section must be used for the construction and equipment directly associated with dental facilities. The funding provided in this section is for projects that are maintained for at least a 10-year period and provide capacity to address unmet patient need and increase efficiency in dental access.
(2) (($5,355,000 of the))The amount provided in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Dental Expansion for Maple Street Clinic (Spokane). . . .$309,000
HealthPoint (Auburn). . . .$721,000
HealthPoint (Renton). . . .$309,000
ICHS Holly Park (Seattle). . . .$106,000
ICHS International District (Seattle). . . .$106,000
International Community Health Services (Bellevue). . . .$106,000
International Community Health Services (Shoreline). . . .$106,000
NEW Health CHC Dental Expansion (Newport). . . .$1,900,000
Peninsula Community Health Services (Gig Harbor). . . .$490,000
Sea Mar Community Health Center (Kent). . . .$1,042,000
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (Kennewick). . . .$1,030,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $6,225,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1044. 2021 c 332 s 1087 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2021-23 Community Relief (92000957)
The appropriations in this section ((is))are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) (($500,000))$300,000 of the state taxable building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with the Communities of Concern Commission for development of a list of community-led capital projects that serve underserved communities. Eligible expenses include costs incurred by the Communities of Concern Commission in conducting outreach, developing an application process, providing technical assistance, assisting project proponents with project readiness, and assisting the department with identifying barriers faced in accessing capital grant programs. The department must present the list prepared by the Communities of Concern Commission to the fiscal committees of the legislature for consideration for funding in the 2022 supplemental capital budget with the list of identified projects. (($2,500,000 of the appropriation in this subsection (1) shall remain in unallotted status for purposes of legislative review of the joint list prepared by the Communities of Concern Commission and the department until the legislature appropriates funds for these projects in the budget process. The legislature retains the right to review and consider all such funding as it does with other requests for project funding.))Following the development and submission of the list of community-led capital projects, the Communities of Concern Commission, in consultation with the department, may use up to $250,000 of the appropriation in this section to fund predevelopment designs leading to the development of community-led capital projects that serve underserved communities. The intent of the legislature is to only provide funding in the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium in order to inform the department's comprehensive equity review required in the operating budget and allow the opportunity for the department to implement the steps necessary to improve equitable delivery of all of their capital grant programs. The department must submit an interim report to the legislature by December 31, 2021, on the barriers identified and lessons learned through projects identified through this section and in section 1093 of this act and the connection to the equity review required in the operating budget.
(2)(a) ((The))$2,500,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of Communities of Concern Commission projects:
Community to Community, Ejidos Cooperative Farm
(Everson). . . .$250,000
Foundation for Homeless & Poverty Management, Community
Rejuvenation Center (Bremerton). . . .$1,200,000
Northwest Native Canoe Center (Seattle). . . .$800,000
FAME/Equity Alliance Washington, FAME Plaza (Seattle). . . .$25,000
Lummi Stepping Stones/Lhaq'temish Foundation, Eagle
Haven Cottage Village (Bellingham). . . .$225,000
(b) $11,950,000 of the state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
?al?al (means "Home" in Lushootseed) (Seattle). . . .$900,000
Asberry Historic Home Site Acquisition (Tacoma). . . .$919,000
Be'er Sheva Park Improvements and Shoreline Restoration
(Seattle). . . .$500,000
Cham Community Center (CCC) (Seattle). . . .$515,000
((Communities of Concern Commission (Seattle). . . .$3,000,000))
Elevate Youngstown Capital Project (Seattle). . . .$515,000
Feast Collective Capital Request (Spokane). . . .$103,000
Feeding Change Campaign (Seattle). . . .$1,000,000
Khmer Community Center & Cultural Hub (Seattle). . . .$309,000
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Pool
(Yakima). . . .$1,000,000
North Seattle Social Services Hub (Seattle). . . .$300,000
Neighborhood House Early Learning Facilities
(Seattle). . . .$2,050,000
Shiloh Baptist Housing Development Project (Tacoma). . . .$2,100,000
Skyway Resource Center Renovation Project (Seattle). . . .$400,000
Wadajir Residences & Souq (Tukwila). . . .$1,339,000
(((b)))(c) For the Asberry Historic Home Site Acquisition, the department must work with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and the grantee to develop a historic preservation easement. The easement must be held through the department of archaeology and historic preservation and must be placed on the title in perpetuity.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($13,150,000)) |
State Taxable Building Construction Account— State | . . . . | (($500,000)) |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($13,650,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($13,650,000)) |
Sec. 1045. 2021 c 332 s 1089 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Child Care Minor Renovation Grants (92001109)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(($10,000,000))$28,522,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for the department to provide grants to childcare providers for minor renovations and small capital purchases and projects. The grants are intended to support childcare providers so that they may maintain operations or expand operations during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency.
(1) The department shall collaborate with the department of children, youth, and families to conduct outreach to licensed family homes to ensure they are made aware of the grant opportunity.
(2) The department shall give priority to projects that make minor renovations without adding capacity and are therefore ineligible for the early learning facilities program.
(3) All grants provided in this section must be awarded by September 30, ((2022))2023.
(4) Of the amounts provided in this section, no more than four percent may be retained by the department for administrative purposes.
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | (($10,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($10,000,000)) |
Sec. 1046. 2021 c 332 s 1092 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Work, Education, Health Monitoring Projects (91001686)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department may not expend the appropriation in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature. This requirement does not apply to projects where a share of the appropriation is for design costs only.
(2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of 10 years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations in which the sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
(3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high-performance building standards as required by chapter
39.35D RCW.
(4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and may not be advanced under any circumstances.
(5) In contracts for grants authorized under this section, the department must include provisions that require that capital improvements be held by the grantee for a specified period of time appropriate to the amount of the grant and that facilities be used for the express purpose of the grant. If the grantee is found to be out of compliance with provisions of the contract, the grantee shall repay to the state general fund the principal amount of the grant plus interest calculated at the rate of interest on state of Washington general obligation bonds issued most closely to the date of authorization of the grant.
(6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
(7) The department must comply with the requirements set forth in executive order 21-02 and must consult with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes on the potential effects of these projects on cultural resources and historic properties. Consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation and affected tribes must be initiated before project funds are made available.
(8) $926,000 of the ((coronavirus capital projects account—federal))state building construction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Camp Waskowitz Restrooms (North Bend). . . .$250,000
Mary's Place Burien Shelter COVID Updates
(Seattle). . . .$550,000
Nordic Heritage Museum HVAC Renovation (Seattle). . . .$26,000
Sherwood COVID Mitigation (Lake Stevens). . . .$100,000
((Coronavirus Capital Projects Account— Federal | . . . . | $926,000)) |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $926,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1047. 2021 c 332 s 1094 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Early Learning COVID-19 Renovation Grants (91001681)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $8,500,000 of the ((coronavirus capital projects account—federal))coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund—federal appropriation is provided solely for the Washington early learning loan fund to provide grants to early learning facilities for emergency renovation and remodeling changes in response to the public health emergency with respect to the coronavirus disease.
(2) The grants may not be used for operating expenditures, but must be used for capital needs to:
(a) Support increased social distancing requirements;
(b) Support increased health and safety measures;
(c) Provide increased outdoor space; or
(d) Increase or preserve early learning slots within a facility or community.
(3) Grant recipients must meet the requirements in RCW
43.31.575.
(4) Up to four percent of the funding in this appropriation may be used by the contractor to provide technical assistance to early learning providers interested in applying for the early learning facility grant or loan program.
((Coronavirus Capital Projects Account— Federal | . . . . | $8,500,000)) |
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund—Federal | . . . . | $8,500,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1048. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Homeless Youth Facilities (91001991)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Access to Our Community (Tukwila). . . .$250,000
Communities of Color Coalition (Everett). . . .$3,400,000
Community Youth Services (Olympia). . . .$100,000
Friends of Youth (Redmond). . . .$2,500,000
HopeSource (Ellensburg). . . .$3,300,000
Northwest Youth Services (Burlington). . . .$100,000
Skagit Valley Family YMCA (Mt. Vernon). . . .$495,000
Transitional Youth Housing and Services (Seattle). . . .$750,000
YouthCare Workforce Development Center (Seattle). . . .$4,000,000
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $14,895,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1049. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2022 Dental Capacity Grants (92001175)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding in this section is provided solely for the construction and equipment directly associated with dental facilities that provide capacity to address unmet patient need and increased efficiency in dental access. Projects funded in this section must maintain dental services for a period of at least 10 years.
(2) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the following list of projects:
Battle Ground HealthCare Dental Expansion
(Battle Ground). . . .$283,000
Community Health Care (Puyallup). . . .$1,500,000
Family Health Center (Omak). . . .$2,500,000
NEW Health CHC Dental Capital Expansion (Newport). . . .$555,000
Peninsula Community Health Services (Bremerton). . . .$463,000
Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic (Kennewick). . . .$500,000
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $5,801,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1050. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Dig-Once Pilot Program (91002171)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department, in coordination with the system improvement team, to implement a dig-once pilot program to identify opportunities to dig once and bury fiber optic cables and conduits, repair water or sewer pipes, and repair roads, bridges, and sidewalks at the same time. The goals of the pilot program include minimizing local disruption, maximizing efficiencies, and demonstrating the ability to achieve cost savings to state and local governments. The pilot program must be implemented in Lewis county in collaboration with the department of transportation and the economic alliance of Lewis county.
(1) The department of transportation and local governments must collaborate with the department to identify and coordinate projects in Lewis county that require excavation work on public property, such as projects improving fish passage barriers, roads, broadband, water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure.
(2) The department must report to the office of financial management and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2022, regarding the implementation and potential cost savings of the dig-once pilot program and any recommendations related to implementation of a statewide dig-once policy.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $40,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1051. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Program (92001179)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $1,869,000 of the energy efficiency revolving loan capital account—state appropriation in this section is provided solely as expenditure authority for grant funding received by the department for the energy efficiency revolving loan fund capitalization program in section 40502 of P.L. 117-58 (infrastructure investment and jobs act), not to exceed the actual amount of grant funding awarded. Expenditure of the amount in this subsection is contingent on the receipt of this grant funding. If the department does not receive the grant funding by June 30, 2023, the expenditure authority in this section shall lapse.
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Capital Account—State | . . . . | $1,869,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1052. 2021 c 332 s 1024 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
2018 Local and Community Projects (40000005)
The reappropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The reappropriation is subject to the provisions of section 6002, chapter 356, Laws of 2020, except that no funding may be directed to the Sunnyside Community Hospital (Sunnyside) as this project is transitioning to Toppenish Hospital (Toppenish) pursuant to section 1026 of this act.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($42,896,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $87,441,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($130,337,000)) |
Sec. 1053. 2021 c 332 s 1095 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Cowlitz River Dredging (20082856)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the office of financial management to contract with Cowlitz county to acquire land and rights of way along the Cowlitz river for the United States army corps of engineers to dredge. The land is necessary for dredged material deposit sites for the Mt. St. Helen's flood protection project.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $800,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,200,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $700,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1054. 2021 c 332 s 1096 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Oversight of State Facilities (30000039)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the office of financial management to cover staffing and support costs of the facilities oversight team.
Thurston County Capital Facilities—State | . . . . | $2,610,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $4,769,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $10,440,000 |
Sec. 1055. 2021 c 332 s 1097 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
OFM Capital Budget Staff (30000040)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the office of financial management to cover staffing and support costs of the capital budget team.
Thurston County Capital Facilities—State | . . . . | $1,315,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $2,469,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $5,260,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1056. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Inflation and Contingency Fund (92001124)
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for inflationary cost increases of materials for state agency projects funded in an omnibus capital appropriations act that are currently active in the construction phase. Projects in the design phase are not eligible and must submit a budget decision package for the 2023 legislative session. The office of financial management shall allocate funds based on project necessity.
(2) To be eligible for funds from this inflation and contingency fund, a request letter signed by the affected agency director must be submitted to the office of financial management and the appropriate legislative fiscal committees. The request must include:
(a) A statement describing the unexpected costs;
(b) The ways the agency has already mitigated project costs; and
(c) The identification of other funding that may be applied to the project.
(3) For requests during a legislative session, an agency must notify the legislative fiscal committees before requesting these funds from the office of financial management.
(4) The office of financial management must notify the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee and the fiscal committees of the legislature as inflation and contingency funds are approved, including the approved funding level by fund type, and a copy of all the materials submitted in subsection (2) of this section.
(5) The office of financial management must report quarterly, beginning October 1, 2022, on the funding approved by agency, by project number, and type of funds authorized, to the fiscal committees of the legislature.
Capital Community Assistance Account—State | . . . . | $8,000,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1057. 2021 c 332 s 1101 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Capitol Lake Long-Term Management Planning (30000740)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations and reappropriation are subject to the provisions of section 1026, chapter 356, Laws of 2020, except that the final environmental impact statement that includes identification of a preferred alternative for Capitol Lake management must be submitted to the legislative fiscal committees by October 31, 2022.
General Fund—Private/Local | . . . . | $156,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $1,663,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | $1,819,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $715,000 |
Thurston County Capital Facilities—State | . . . . | $150,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $865,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $4,165,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($6,699,000)) |
Sec. 1058. 2021 c 332 s 1104 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Statewide Minor Works - Preservation Projects (30000825)
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $170,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($3,416,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($3,586,000)) |
Sec. 1059. 2021 c 332 s 1111 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Legislative Campus Modernization (92000020)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The reappropriations are subject to the provisions of section 6024 of this act.
(2) The department must consult with the senate facilities and operations committee or its designee(s) and the house of representatives executive rules committee or its designee(s) at least every other month.
(3) $11,585,000 of the Thurston county capital facilities account—state appropriation is provided solely for the global legislative campus modernization subproject, which includes, but is not limited to, modular building leases or purchases and associated costs, site development work on campus to include Columbia street, stakeholder outreach, and historic mitigation for the project.
(4) $69,037,000 of the amount provided in this section is provided solely for Irv Newhouse building replacement design and construction subproject on opportunity site six.
(a) The department must:
(i) Have a design contractor selected by September 1, 2021;
(ii) Start design validation by October 1, 2021; and
(iii) Start design by December 1, 2021.
(b) The design and construction must result in:
(i) A high performance building that meets net-zero-ready energy standards, with an energy use intensity of no greater than 35;
(ii) Sufficient program space required to support senate offices and support functions;
(iii) A building façade similar to the American neoclassical style with a base, shaft, and capitol expression focus with some relief expressed in modern construction methods to include adding more detailing and depth to the exterior so that it will fit with existing legislative buildings on west capitol campus, like the John Cherberg building;
(iv) Member offices of similar size as member offices in the John A. Cherberg building;
(v) Demolition of the buildings located on opportunity site six;
(vi) Consultation with the leadership of the senate, or their designee(s), at least every month, effective July 1, 2021; and
(vii) Ensure the subproject meets legislative intent to complete design by April 30, 2023, and start construction by September 1, 2023.
(5) $8,538,000 of the amount provided in this section is provided solely for the Pritchard building and the John L. O'Brien renovation design subproject. The design contractor must be selected by ((January 1, 2023))September 1, 2022, and the design must result in:
(a) A high performance building that meets net-zero-ready energy standards, with an energy use intensity of no greater than 35;
(b) Sufficient program space required to support house of representatives offices and support functions; and
(c) Additional office space in the Pritchard building necessary to offset house of representatives members and staff office space that ((may))will be eliminated in the renovation of the third and fourth floors of the John L. O'Brien building.
(6) All appropriations must be coded and tracked as separate discrete subprojects in the agency financial reporting system.
(7) The state capitol committee, in consultation with capitol campus design advisory committee, may review architectural design proposals for continuity with the 2006 master plan for the capitol of the state of Washington and 2009 west capitol campus historic landscape preservation and vegetation management plan. As part of planning efforts, the state capitol committee may conduct a review of current design criteria and standards.
(8) The Irv Newhouse building replacement and Pritchard building designs should include an analysis of comprehensive impacts to the campus and the surrounding neighborhood, an evaluation of future workforce projections and an analysis of traffic impacts, parking needs, visual buffers, and campus aesthetics. The designs should include a public engagement process including the capitol campus design advisory committee and state capitol committee.
(9) $180,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the department to conduct a preservation study of the Pritchard building as a continuation of the predesign in section 6024 of this act. The study must include an analysis of seismic, geotechnical, building codes, constructability, and costs associated with renovation and expansion of the Pritchard building to accommodate tenant space needs. The department shall contract with a third-party historic preservation specialist to ensure the study is in compliance with the secretary of the interior's standards and any other applicable standards for historic rehabilitation. The study must include a public engagement process including the capitol campus design advisory committee and state capitol committee. The study is subject to review and approval by the state capitol committee by March 31, 2022, to inform the design of a renovation, expansion, or replacement of the Pritchard building.
(10) The department may sell by auction the Ayers and Carlyon houses, known as the press houses, separate and apart from the underlying land, subject to the following conditions:
(a) The purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, must remove the houses by December 31, 2021;
(b) The state is not responsible for any costs or expenses associated with the sale, removal, or relocation of the buildings from opportunity site six; and
(c) Any sale proceeds must be deposited into the Thurston county capital facilities account.
(11) Implementation of subsections (7) through (10) of this section is not intended to delay the design and construction of any of the subprojects included in the legislative campus modernization project.
(12) If the department receives information that projected costs for any of the subprojects in subsections (3), (4), or (5) of this section will exceed the amount provided in the respective subsections and the future biennia projected costs, the department must provide that information to the project executive team committee. The department must provide at least two options to reduce subproject costs to stay within the amount provided for that subproject and to stay on schedule. Before proceeding with a reduced cost option, the department must consult with the project executive team committee. The project executive team must reach majority consensus to either move forward with a lower cost option or to request additional capital budget funding.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $9,900,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $67,855,000 |
Thurston County Capital Facilities Account—State | . . . . | $11,585,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $79,440,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $596,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | (($90,812,000)) |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($180,748,000)) |
Sec. 1060. 2021 c 332 s 1114 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Temple of Justice HVAC, Lighting & Water Systems (92000040)
The appropriation((s)) in this section ((are))is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) To assist in funding this project, the department must work with the office of financial management to access federal funding for the total project cost.
(b) If the agency receives more than $26,000,000 in federal funds, an amount of the state building construction account—state appropriation equal to the additional federal funds must be placed in unallotted status.
(c) For purposes of this subsection, "additional federal funds" means the difference between the total amount of federal funds received under (a) of this subsection and $26,000,000.
(2) The department must:
(a) Submit the final predesign to the office of financial management by June 1, 2021;
(b) Submit the final energy services proposal to the senate ways and means committee and the house capital budget committee prior to the department starting the design phase; and
(c) Start design by August 31, 2021.
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($4,000,000)) |
((Coronavirus Capital Projects Account— Federal | . . . . | $26,000,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $30,000,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1061. A new section is added to 2021 c 332 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Thurston County Readiness Center (30000594)
Military Department Capital Account—State | . . . . | $65,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $47,887,000 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
Sec. 1062. 2021 c 332 s 1120 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Snohomish Readiness Center (30000930)
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | (($3,562,000)) |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($1,188,000)) |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | (($4,750,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | $0 |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($4,750,000)) |
Sec. 1063. 2021 c 332 s 1121 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Anacortes Readiness Center Major Renovation (40000004)
Military Department Capital Account—State | . . . . | $75,000 |
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $3,551,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | $3,551,000 |
Subtotal Appropriation | . . . . | $7,102,000 |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($75,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
TOTAL | . . . . | (($7,252,000)) |
Sec. 1064. 2021 c 332 s 1123 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Minor Works Program 2019-21 Biennium (40000037)
General Fund—Federal | . . . . | $20,000,000 |
State Building Construction Account—State | . . . . | (($2,200,000)) |
Military Department Capital Account—State | . . . . | $109,000 |
Subtotal Reappropriation | . . . . | (($22,309,000)) |
Prior Biennia (Expenditures) | . . . . | (($691,000)) |
Future Biennia (Projected Costs) | . . . . | $0 |
(End of part)