Title
Technical and Trade Training Center Interlocal Agreement Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the presentation updating the status of the Technical and Trade Training Center work identified in the Interlocal Agreement between LOTT, Port of Olympia, and City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to have a presentation updating the status of the Technical and Trade Training Center work identified in the Interlocal Agreement between LOTT, Port of Olympia, and City of Olympia
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
Background and Analysis:
In February 2022, the City Council authorized the City to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, and the Port of Olympia for the purposes of advancing the exploration of a technical and trade center. A group of representatives from each organization has been meeting and has retained a consultant to help advance the initial scoping work.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
A multi-purpose training center would be a vital community asset and serve as a hub to advance the shared interests of the City, the Port, and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance.
Options:
1. Receive presentation on the status of the Technical and Trade Center effort.
2. Do not Receive presentation on the status of the Technical and Trade Center effort.
3. Receive the presentation at another time.
Financial Impact:
The City’s portion of consulting services for the scoping work contemplated in the Interlocal Agreement would be up to $10,000, with total projected costs not to exceed $30,000. Funding to come from Economic Development reserves.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement
Convener Interview Follow-Up Report