Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interagency Agreement with Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and Funding Authorization for the Armory Phase 1 Renovations
Recommended Action
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interagency Agreement with Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and Funding Authorization for the Armory phase 1 renovations.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interagency Agreement with Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and Funding Authorization for the Armory phase 1 renovations.
Staff Contact:
Valerie Roberts, Armory Building Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8468
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar
Background and Analysis:
Armory Project Background
The City of Olympia is transforming the historic Armory into a Creative Campus-a hub for arts, culture, and community connection grounded in equity and innovation. Conceptual design and community visioning were completed in November 2022, followed by NEA-funded Art Interventions in July 2023 that explored creative uses of the space.
In January 2024, eight nonprofit arts organizations were selected as Anchor Partners to activate the campus: The Bridge Music Project, Capital City Pride, Community Print, Kokua Services/Hummingbird Studio, Olympia Film Collective, Olympia Lamplighters, PARC Foundation, and TC Media.
DES Energy Savings Program
Through the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Energy Savings Program, the City is completing critical building upgrades with project management support, energy savings guarantees, and eligibility for federal funding. Over 90% of Phase 1 improvements qualify under this program.
Ameresco, selected in October 2023, is serving as the primary contractor. The company specializes in energy efficiency, facility upgrades, and renewable energy solutions.
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