Port of Garibaldi Phase III ADA/Pedestrian/ Intermodal Connectivity/ Infrastructure Improvements FY 2018 BUILD Grant Application July 10, 2018 Port of Garibaldi, OregonType of Project: Intermodal (Marine/Highway) 402 S. Seventh St., P.O. Box 10 Location: Garibaldi, Tillamook County, Oregon Garibaldi OR 97118 Status: Rural/Distressed Community www.portofgaribaldi.org Phase III Funding Amount Requested: $6,977,647.41 email: [email protected]Phase I & II Total Project Cost: $6,864,393 phone: 503.322.3292 Projected Jobs Benefit: 385 retained plus 77 new jobs* fax: 503.322.0029 Projected Economic Benefit: $363M to $379M over 20 years* * reflects present value of the direct and indirect benefits based on IMPLAN analysis of proposed project.
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Port of Garibaldi Phase III ADA/Pedestrian/
Intermodal Connectivity/ Infrastructure Improvements FY 2018 BUILD Grant Application July 10, 2018
Port of Garibaldi, Oregon Type of Project: Intermodal (Marine/Highway)
402 S. Seventh St., P.O. Box 10 Location: Garibaldi, Tillamook County, Oregon
Garibaldi OR 97118 Status: Rural/Distressed Community
www.portofgaribaldi.org Phase III Funding Amount Requested: $6,977,647.41
email: [email protected] Phase I & II Total Project Cost: $6,864,393
phone: 503.322.3292 Projected Jobs Benefit: 385 retained plus 77 new jobs*
fax: 503.322.0029 Projected Economic Benefit: $363M to $379M over 20 years*
* reflects present value of the direct and indirect benefits based on IMPLAN analysis of proposed project.
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Table of Contents Section I: Summary ..................................................................................................................... 3
A. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 3 B. Key Aspects Of the Project ................................................................................................ 10 C. Key Project benefits .......................................................................................................... 14
SECTION II: PURPOSE, SAFETY AND JOB GROWTH ...................................................................... 15 A. project purpose ................................................................................................................ 15 B. Safety ................................................................................................................................ 15 C. Job Growth ....................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION III. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA .............................................................................. 18 A. State of Good Repair ......................................................................................................... 18 B. Economic Competitiveness................................................................................................ 18 c. Livability ............................................................................................................................ 19 D. Environmental Sustainability ............................................................................................. 22 E. Safety ................................................................................................................................ 24 F. Job-Creation and Near-Term Activity ................................................................................ 24
SECTION IV. SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERIA ......................................................................... 26 A. INNOVATION .................................................................................................................... 26 B. PARTNERSHIPS .................................................................................................................. 26 C. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION .......................................................................................... 28
Appendix A. Port of Garibaldi Phase III Engineering Estimate ....................................................... 30 Appendix B. Port of Garibaldi Phase III Benefit Cost Analysis ......................................................... 30 Appendix C. Port of Garibaldi Phase III Letters of Support ............................................................. 30 Appendix D. Port of Garibaldi Phase III Current Condition Photos ............................................... 30 Appendix E. Tillamook County MJNH Mitigation Plan ..................................................................... 30 Appendix F. Salmonberry Trail Study Final Plan Report ................................................................... 30 Appendix G. PoG Strategic Business & Capital Facilities Plan ....................................................... 30 Appendix H. Nationwide Permit 3, USACE ......................................................................................... 30 Appendix I. USACE Port of Garibaldi Dredge Permit ....................................................................... 30 Appendix J. Port of Garibaldi Boat Basin Biological Evaluation 2016 .......................................... 30 Appendix K. Port of Garibaldi 401 Water Quality Certification 2016 ............................................ 30 Appendix L. NEPA Compliance ........................................................................................................... 30 Appendix M. Port of Garibaldi Environmental Best Practices ........................................................ 30 Appendix N. Phase I & II Archaeological Survey, Biological Assessment, and Soil Resource Report ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
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Section I: Summary
A. Overview The Port of Garibaldi is requesting a $6,977,647.41 FY 2018 BUILD Grant to fund Phase III of the Port of Garibaldi Intermodal (Marine/Highway) Connectivity project that includes Intermodal Connectivity, Pedestrian Safety, and ADA accessibility repairs, improvements, and upgrades.
Established in 1910, the Port of Garibaldi encompasses three coastal towns: Bay City, Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. For more than 100 years, the Port has been home to numerous commercial enterprises including the lumber industry, tourism, commercial and recreational fishing, and seafood processing. Located in the Tillamook Bay on the North Oregon Coast, the Port’s marine-related facilities include moorage for 277 vessels and include an expansive commercial wharf that is home to various seafood facilities.
The infrastructure improvements from this project are a critical component to a revitalization project that will provide enhanced marine/highway intermodal access, pedestrian safety improvements, and job retention/attraction. This project will support the link for commercial and industrial access by land and sea; since it is located at the hub of two congressionally-designated marine highway corridors; and serves as the closest deep-water wharf/port (SOURCE: USACE Portland District) to the greater Portland Metropolitan region (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Pacific Marine Corridor
Phase I and II Summary
Phase I and II of the project saw the replacement of the Port’s 70-year-old Commercial Avenue Wharf, the resurfacing of Commercial Avenue, Upgrading of Commercial Avenue utilities, and pedestrian safety/ADA accessibility upgrades.
Phase I of the project was completed in 2015 and included: The removal of all pre-existing wooden piles and support structure; removal of pre-existing reinforced concrete, asphalt, and other materials; design and installation of new steel piles, concrete beams and concrete decking; and the design and installation of a five-ton crane.
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Phase II of the project was completed in 2015 and included: The resurfacing of Commercial Avenue, the addition of ADA/pedestrian sidewalks to insure pedestrian safety, the widening of 7th street to accommodate commercial traffic, and the undergrounding of utilities on Commercial Avenue.
Following the completion of Phases I &II, two new seafood business have opened, for a total of five currently in operation. These business account for approximately 4,643,136 pounds of product being transported out of the port by land annually and 109 employees.
Figure 2: New seafood processor building construction Figure 3: Commercial Ave activity
In addition to the ongoing seafood product transportation, the Port is also home to a Northwest Hardwoods Mill that is seeing approximately 16,300,500 raw wood products delivered and 28,750,000 MBF of finished material shipped out annually. This hardwood mill is home to 52 regular employees. As part of Phase II, South 7th Street was widened to four lanes to safely accommodate the combination of commercial and non-commercial traffic entering and departing the Port to US Highway 101.
Figure 4: Northwest Hardwoods Mill & South 7th St. Improvements
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Phase I & II was funded from the following sources;
EDA Public Works Grant $3,079,889 Connect Oregon IV Grant $1,608,300 OBDD Ports Planning Grant $48,950 ODOT Enhance Grant $313,493 Port of Garibaldi $260,000 USDA-RD CF Grant $39,000 Garibaldi – GURA $40,000 TIGER V Grant $1,474,761 TOTAL $6,864,393
Source: Port of Garibaldi Project records. Phase III of this project will complete the upgrading of the Port’s Marine/Highway Intermodal Connectivity system allowing for continued commerce and future growth by stabilizing the failing seawall that supports the main roadway connecting the Port’s commercial wharf to US Highway 101. The project will also repair the roadway damage caused by the undermining of the seawall, pedestrian safety along the busy multi use arteries of the port, the reconfiguration of parking at the corner of Commercial Avenue and Mooring Basin Road that impair the safe movement of vehicles, the installation of ADA compliant sidewalks/access along Mooring Basin Road and American, and the undergrounding of utilities to allow for unrestricted movement of large loads around the port and adding resilience to the Port’s power grid that is critical for the operation of seafood processing/storage. (Appendix A)
Figure 5: Mooring Basin Rd, Commercial Ave, and affected seawall
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Other projects connected to the Port’s Intermodal Connectivity, Pedestrian Safety, and ADA Accessibility capital improvement plan include;
1. Completed Projects
Project Title Funding Source
Lead Agency
Final Amount
Year Completed
North Jetty Repair USACE USACE $40,000,000 2009
ADA Accessible boarding dock Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)
Port of Garibaldi (POG)
$125,159 2014
Phase 1 Commercial Wharf Various Sources
POG $4,687,889 2015
Federal Channel Dredging USACE USACE $500,000 2015
Phase II Tiger V POG $1,474,761 2015
ADA accessible Gangway OSMB POG $67,267 2016
Boat Ramp Visitor Center/
Pedestrian Safety Upgrades
Tillamook County
POG $49,241 2016
American Ave Pedestrian
Crossing Safety Improvements
POG POG $5,000 2016
Boat Basin Dredging POG Port of Coos Bay
$350,000 2017
Total $47,259,317
Table 1: Completed Projects
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2 Planned Projects
Project Title Funding Source
Lead Agency
Estimated Amount
Year Planned
Phase III Intermodal Connectivity Build FY 2018
POG $7,000,000 2018
Boat Trailer Parking Lot Upgrade OSMB POG $150,000 2019
Boat Ramp ADA Gangway OSMB POG $75,000 2019
7th St & 3rd St railroad crossing
pedestrian safety upgrades
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
$50,000 2019
Federal Channel Dredging USACE USACE $990,000 2020
US Highway 101 Resurface,
Intermodal Connectivity, and
ADA accessibility upgrades
Oregon DOT Oregon DOT $7,000,000 2020
South Jetty Repair USACE USACE $50,000,000 2020
Total $65,265,000
Table 2: Planned Projects
Figure 6: Project Map
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The continuation of this revitalization project will enable the retention and growth of 20 water-dependent businesses, four charter boat companies, 70 commercial fishing operations, the U.S. Coast Guard station, and adjacent industrial operations including the Weyerhaeuser lumber mill. These port-related businesses currently employ more than 300 people and contribute over $37 million to the local economy in direct/indirect value added and generate $73 million in direct/indirect output. The project will also help diversify the regional economy by serving emerging fish processing and marine industrial uses; and public parking/access and park improvements will enhance tourism and visitation by providing a venue for local vendors to provide locally-produced goods for sale.
The condition of the roadways and seawall have been assessed and classified as one of the Port of Garibaldi’s highest priority in accordance with the Port’s Capital Improvements List and Strategic Business Plan (2017 Rev). A structural examination has found serious deficiencies as are outlined in the following section.
The Port of Garibaldi is able to leverage its own resources, plus local, State and federal funds from past and planned projects to help match BUILD funding but cannot complete this Phase III without federal support. Without BUILD grant funding, it would likely take 20+ years for the Port to accumulate funding reserves that would be adequate to fully fund construction of this project; and most commercial operations in the port (more than 300 existing jobs) would likely be lost if the roadway and supporting seawall continues to deteriorate and fails.
Aside from the economic risks associated with loss of the seawall and further damage to the road, Mooring Basin Road serves as a vital connection between the port and Tillamook County’s ability to receive disaster relief by sea in the event of a natural disaster. The Port of Garibaldi’s boat basin has 277 slips and about 400 linear feet of tie-ups, as well as a public boat launch and several piers. It provides direct access to the Pacific Ocean and in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, winter storm, windstorm, landslide or other disaster isolating the region from outside assistance, the Port and its boat basin will play an important role in transporting people and goods into and out of the county.
Repair of the seawall has been determined a high priority in the Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. (Appendix E)
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Figure 7: Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan - Port of Garibaldi Mitigation Actions
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B. KEY ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT A Port of Garibaldi Phase III, ADA/Pedestrian/Intermodal Connectivity/Marine Port Intermodal Infrastructure Improvements Project Engineering Estimate was completed by Blake R. Lettenmaier, P.E., P.L.S., City Engineer, City of Garibaldi on 28 September 2017. (Appendix A) The full Engineering Estimate includes preliminary plans for not only this project, but also planned Oregon DOT US Highway 101 upgrades and Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Crossing projects.
Port of Garibaldi Phase III Benefit Cost Analysis is attached as Appendix B.
Some main aspects to Phase III include the following:
1. Mooring Basin Rd. 55-year-old support seawall is experiencing undermining that not only is putting the entire structure at risk of failure but is also causing loss of support base of roadway. Various cracks in the seawall have started to appear due to loss of support caused by the undermining as seen in Figures 8-9 and Appendix D. Failure of this wall will put Mooring Basin Road as severe risk. This project will replace lost sediment and install sheet piling along the base of the existing seawall, well below the authorized navigational depth of the boat basin, thus preventing further erosion while allowing for proper dredging to authorized depths. Current condition of the sea wall makes it extremely susceptible to damage or failure during even a minor seismic event.
2. Because of the sediment loss from below the seawall and resulting settling, Mooring Basin Road and it pedestrian sidewalk have become sunken below the original grade, parking lot, and buildings. The Port attempted to level the sidewalk by installing a wooden board walk approximately 8 years ago, however continued shifting has caused this to become lowered and angled creating a hazard to the safety for pedestrians with disabilities as seen in Figures 10-11 and Appendix D. This shifting is also apparent in the utility poles and street signs located along the roadway. Once the seawall is stabilized, this project will resurface Mooring Basin Road and install new ADA compliant walkways and restoring them back to a level grade with the adjoining roads and parking lots.
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3. With the high volumes of commercial and non-commercial traffic that utilizes Mooring Basin Rd., pedestrian safety and traffic control is a paramount concern as seen in Figures 8-9 and Appendix D. While there have been no serious injuries in recent years, there have been many close calls, fender benders, and a young child on a bicycle was struck by a truck. Well defined crosswalks, ADA access to sidewalks, the reconfiguration of parking to remove heading spots on the roadway, and addition of an off-street pedestrian gathering area will greatly enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety.
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4. The undergrounding of utilities along Commercial Ave. was completed during Phase II, however the utility lines remain above ground along 7th St, Mooring Basin Rd., and American Avenue, all major routes for commercial traffic and the movement of trailered commercial fishing vessels between the boat ramp and the Port’s marine repair facility on 6th St. While the current height of the lines is within standards and does not pose a problem for standard commercial traffic, they do limit the ability to move oversize loads within the port. Undergrounding the utilities will also provide resiliency to winter storm and natural disasters and help insure continued operations by local commercial business that require power to keep products fresh while they wait transport.
Figure 16: Current Above Ground Utilities Figure 17: Current Above Ground Utilities
5. American Avenue serves as a primary route for commercial traffic for both the lumber mill and commercial fishing industries. American Ave is also home to the only playground in the Garibaldi area and the main passenger loading location for the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad which sees over 24,000 visitors annually. The lack of any sidewalks or ADA accessibility along this road often forces pedestrians, wheel chairs, and bicycles to travel down the roadway itself placing them at risk from commercial and non-commercial traffic. Constructing ADA accessible sidewalks along this stretch will drastically reduce the risk to all. This future sidewalk will also be able to serve as part of the future State Sponsored Rails and Trails - Salmonberry Project allowing trail users to safely travel around the train depot. The Oregon State Parks Salmonberry Trail Coast Segment Planning Study Final Plan Report. (Appendix F)
Figure 18: American Ave. Figure 19: American Ave.
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Figure 20: Salmonberry Trail East Garibaldi Section
Figure 21: Salmonberry Trail Garibaldi Detail
Tillamook County is accessed by, Rural/Distressed Community Benefit (over 65% of the people benefitting from the project live or work in “Distressed Rural Communities.”
Project readiness: contingent upon BUILD funding, construction can be slated as soon as fall 2017/winter 2018.
The components of this project will preserve the Intermodal (Marine/Highway) access between designated marine highways and state highways and helm maintain a link to one of the region’s key economic engines.
This rural community’s current and future employment and economic vitality will be secured through extending the Intermodal (Marine/Highway) transportation systems lifespan well into the future.
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The project meets all the Primary Selection Criteria, including Economic Development, Economic Competitiveness, and Safety.
Improves near-shore habitat in the Tillamook Bay National Estuary by preventing sediment from under the road bed from entering the water system.
Near-term economic impacts include construction jobs as well as additional private investment and permanent employment.
C. KEY PROJECT BENEFITS Improvements to maritime and surface transportation safety and access for
approximately 300 existing jobs.
Creation of 33 new jobs after completion of facility. Plus 42 additional industrial-related jobs at full build-out. Total estimated permanent economic benefit from the wharf reconstruction and on-site industrial facilities includes retention of approximately 300 existing jobs and the addition of 75 new jobs at full build-out.
Immediate construction benefits include the direct creation of at least 40 construction jobs (direct and indirect/induced jobs) during the construction period.
Permanent job and private investment benefits include net new direct value added (includes labor payroll, business income/profits, tax payments and other income) of approximately $12.7M annually, plus indirect/induced value added of $1.2M annually. This results in a very favorable benefit cost ratio.
The new seawall structure and ADA improvements will provide a long-term asset for the Port and local economy and will provide decreased environmental impacts.
The new seawall will accommodate strategic job growth within a federally designated economically distressed area, and support growth in Oregon Statewide and National Business Clusters, including “Processed Food and Beverage Products”, “Wood and Other Forest Products”, “Wave Energy Research & Development”, “Business Services” and “Tourism.”
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SECTION II: PURPOSE, SAFETY AND JOB GROWTH
A. PROJECT PURPOSE The purpose of the Port of Garibaldi Phase III ADA/Pedestrian/Intermodal Connectivity/Infrastructure Improvements Project is to complete the Intermodal (Marine/Highway) Connectivity and pedestrian safety objectives started by Phase I & II and repair failing infrastructure to insure a safe, resilient, and reliable connection between the Port’s Commercial Wharf and the State/Federal Highway for many decades to come. This dependable connection will ensure that the regional commercial and tourism based economic growth that has been occurring since the completion of Phase I and II will have the opportunity to continue to strengthen in this “economically distressed area.” (according to State of Oregon designation). The Port of Garibaldi is located on the north shore of Tillamook Bay and has access to an abundance of sustainable natural resources suitable for recreational fishing, commercial fishing, commercial shellfish farming, tourism, and value-added food processing. This project will allow for a sustained revitalization of the county’s only “working waterfront” that will continue to connect tourism with commercial seafood and light industrial processing dependent on the water access.
B. SAFETY The project will remedy the poor structural condition on the seawall and enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety/access along Mooring Basin Rd., American Ave., and South Seventh St. to the Special Transportation Area (STA) along Highway 101 using signage and pathway improvements.
Improved and re-configured parking will help control congestion on Mooring Basin Road creating a safer environment for both commercial and non-commercial users.
Repair of the failing seawall will not only insure decades of service, but it will also add resiliency to natural disasters, helping to reduce damage during events allowing faster recovery and restoration of services.
Port of Garibaldi Strategic Business & Capital Facilities Plan (SBP), August 2017 Revision, targets public safety as a high priority, citing pedestrian safety upgrades as a top priority. (Appendix G). The Port of Garibaldi annually reviews and updates the Capital Facilities Plan. The Capital Facilities Plan shows the top prioritized capital facilities projects needed to support growth, modernization, safety, and well-being of the Port and its stakeholders. The Port considers public health and safety impacts for all projects and activities. The impacts, if any, will be identified and mitigated, as appropriate.
The Port’s SBP places improved access, pedestrian safety, green space enhancement, business development/growth opportunities, ADA accessibility, and maximization of parking as current short-term/mid-term improvement goals.
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Pedestrian facilities will enhance safety and reduce multimodal conflicts
C. JOB GROWTH The Port of Garibaldi values its position as an economic development driver and continue to optimize their remaining economic advantages and natural assets, including marine-related industrial and recreational access to the Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tillamook County is a designated economically distressed area with a high level of poverty and unemployment.
As indicated in Table 3, the number of officially unemployed workers in Tillamook County decreased to 585 workers in 2016 from 1,084 workers in 2012 (53% decrease). As economic development continues to be the goal of Tillamook County; the steady decrease in unemployed workers is seen.
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Phase 3 of the Commercial Avenue Wharf project will enable the Port of Garibaldi and its local and regional and state partners to diversify the regional economy by retaining and attracting food processing businesses and tourism. The project will provide the following benefits:
Retention of 25 water-dependent businesses, four charter boat companies, 70 commercial fishing boats, the U.S. Coast Guard station, and adjacent industrial operations, including the Weyerhaeuser lumber mill. These port-related businesses currently employ more than 300 people and contribute over $37 million to the local economy in direct/indirect value added and generate $73 million in direct/indirect output (according to IMPLAN analysis shown in Section III.F).
Figure 24:Tillamook Bay Seafoods facility design
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SECTION III. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA
A. STATE OF GOOD REPAIR The project will repair a weakening seawall that provides roadway support and allows proper dredging of the boat basin. A properly function boat basin and intermodal connectivity system are critical to the economic opportunities for Tillamook County, a rural distressed community. Although the roadway and seawall are currently functional, it is in need of repair to insure sustainability. Furthermore, its current condition makes the entire structure susceptible to further damage from even minor seismic activity. The Port of Garibaldi offers rare Water-Dependent and Water-Related Industrial zoning along the Northern Oregon Coast, and is an asset of statewide significance. Based on historical evidence from Phase I, Phase II, and the Ports currently permitted dredging project, this Phase III proposal to repair and upgrade existing infrastructure within its existing footprint is expected to result in a “Categorical Exclusion” from our upcoming NEPA review and is projected to be permit-ready as proposed.
B. ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS According to the Oregon Employment Department, the 10-year (2017-2027) job growth forecasts for NW Oregon (Tillamook, Columbia and Clatsop counties) signify a positive trend towards job growth for virtually all industry sectors if competitive buildings and adequate infrastructure is available. The sectors that are expected to grow the fastest include: health services; leisure and hospitality; transportation, communication and utilities; retail trade; government; and professional services. Moderate growth is forecasted to occur in industrial sectors, such as food processing, durable goods manufacturing (e.g., lumber mills), whole sale trade, and construction.
The Port of Garibaldi’s adopted 2017 Strategic Business Plan included a market forecast of commercial and industrial development potential for the Port of Garibaldi trade area. The job growth projections indicate that the Port of Garibaldi can serve as a regional economic engine for generating a significant level of living wage job growth for NW Oregon (Tillamook, Clatsop and Columbia counties). The Port is expected to drive up regional job growth, and the amount of local job growth will be dependent upon the availability of competitive industrial and commercial facilities. According to the Port’s Strategic Business Plan, the Port could attract a mix of food/fish processing, light industrial, retail/entertainment, professional office and commercial investment, including the following level of building area absorption over the 2017 to 2035-time period.
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Targeted Commercial and Industrial Development Program (2010 to 2030)
Marina Supplies and Services (4,000 to 9,000 square feet, plus additional slips)
Food Processing and Industrial (54,000 to 166,000 square feet)
Retail & Entertainment (10,000 to 48,000 square feet)
Services (24,000 to 106,000 square feet)
If the Port can provide adequate and safe public facilities and buildings as part of the Commercial Avenue Wharf Revitalization project, it is apparent that the market will support increased private investment in marina facilities, commercial and recreational fishing, food processing, industrial, office, commercial, and government leased space and buildings over the long run.
C. LIVABILITY The key to livability for Tillamook County is job growth and retention through increased and improved access and transportation choices. The project will enhance connections for improved vehicular and pedestrian access from Highway 101 to the wharf; and will continue the growth that has begun since the completion Phase I and Phase II. Commercial Ave. has become vital jobs center for the entire region.
Project Livability Components:
1. Attract and retain family wage jobs. Commercial wharf access provides industrial and commercial activities and growth opportunities consistent with Oregon Statewide Business Clusters:
Processed Food and Beverage products
Business Services, including support to commercial and sports fishing industries
Wood and other Forest products
Tourism
This project supports approximately 51 direct/indirect construction jobs, 46 direct/indirect permanent jobs, and will help retain 250 existing direct jobs.
2. Provide safe pedestrian, transit and water-related recreational access.
Provides direct bus transit connection with Tillamook County Transportation District bus route #3 (Tillamook-Manzanita/Cannon Beach) bus line with weekday and weekend fixed daily service.
Safe pedestrian sidewalks throughout entire Port will ensure visitors are able to access local seafood markets, docks, and are able to explore all the Port has to offer.
Provide important linkages within surrounding communities.
Tillamook County Water Trail system access.
Figure 30: Visitors experiencing Port Figure 31: Visitors experiencing Port
Figure 32: Visitors experiencing Port Figure 33: Visitors experiencing Port
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3. Enhance industrial and commercial transportation access. Active spaces to support a working wharf, including:
Vehicular parking and maneuvering;
Space for marine and fisheries products and activities;
4. Enhance local quality of life and promote state-wide toursim. The project includes public space, parking and park improvements that will provide an amenity for residents, employers and visitors to the area, with a location for a new vibrant outdoor market area that can serve as a venue for locally-made products.
Figure 34: Preliminary Plan
Figure 35: Port of Garibaldi Conceptual Plan
Figure 36: Parking lot multi-use plan Figure 37: Parking lot multi-use plan
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D. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY The project will make repairs and improvements in a manner that is environmentally sustainable. This includes the following construction methods and materials updates:
Installing sheet pile at the base of existing seawall to secure and stabilize the footing and prevent future undermining and erosion.
Replace existing creosote boardwalk with more environmentally friendly sidewalks. Install sidewalks along American Ave to prevent pedestrians and bicyclists from transiting over native plants and ground natural covering.
Reconfigure existing parking lots, expand existing greenspaces, and create new greenspaces to help restore some of the environmental friendly footprint lost to development in the 1970’s to 1990’s.
New underground utilities, including drainage and storm water treatment/outfall improvements.
Permitting/Approval Feasibility
The Port of Garibaldi has successfully completed similar maintenance projects, which were approved by all Federal, State and local agencies between 2013 and 2015. Construction of this project can occur as soon as fall 2018 after permits and approvals are in place. All work activities to be funded by BUILD 2018 will be contained within the existing footprints and avoid impacts to the Tillamook Bay. In-water construction activities will comply with established USACE construction mitigation practices and all in water work will be authorized by a USACE Nationwide Permit No. 3 (Appendix H). The permit application for this project will be submitted to USACE in November 2017. The Port currently holds an approved 10-year dredge permit issued in 2016 (Appendix I). This permit includes a recent Biological Evaluation of the Boat Basin (Appendix J) and a current 401 water quality certification (Appendix K). No Endangered Species Act (ESA) impacts are anticipated since the conditions of operation require an in-water work window that avoids sensitive habitat usage by salmon and steelhead. In response to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, the Port as part of the bid process will require contractors to implement a Storm Water Management Plan.
National Environmental Policy Act
The Port of Garibaldi coordinated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) to review the NEPA consideration of Phase I and II this project in 2012. (Appendix L). Based on historical evidence from Phase I, Phase II, and the Ports current permitted dredging project, this Phase III proposal to repair and upgrade existing infrastructure within its existing footprint is expected to result in a “Categorical Exclusion” from our upcoming NEPA review and is projected to be permit-ready as proposed.
According to a preliminary review of the CE checklist, the proposed action associated with Phase III will not negatively impact the natural, social, and/or economic environment within the project surroundings. Construction activities will comply with the established mitigation practices identified by the USACE (Nationwide Permit No. 3) as conditions of operation and approval.
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Historical Evidence also indicates that there will be no negative long-term impacts from the proposed project on land use, transportation, noise, vibration, hazardous material, hazardous waste, right-of-way, environmental justice, wetland, floodplain, water quality, navigable waterway, coastal zone, farmland, or safety and security are anticipated because of this project.
The Archaeological Survey, Biological Assessment, and Soil Resource Report conducted in 2011 and 2012 for Phase I and Phase II are included in Appendix N.
Environmentally Related Federal, State and Local Actions
Environmental permits from federal and state agencies will be obtained for all in-water work. This project requires a Coastal Zone Consistancy Determination because project work activities will occur in Tillamook County. The project will be reviewed by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development during final design, in accordance with 15 CFR 930 and OAR 660-035.
A Federal Corps of Engineers permit will be reviewed by National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon National Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). No other federal, state or local permits (other than building construction and occupancy permits) would be required.
Adherence to Policy
The project will also help the Port achieve its Environmental Plan goals outlined in the Port of Garibaldi Resolution No. 2015-05 “Environmental Best Practices” (Appendix M) and the 2017 Strategic Business Plan (Appendix G):
Goal 1. Partner with City of Garibaldi, City of Bay City, City of Rockaway Beach, Tillamook Bay National Estuary Partnership, State and Federal Agencies, and stakeholders to meet environmental regulations for the Port’s existing operations and future developments.
Policy: The Port shall work to maintain statutory environmental compliance for all operations on its property.
Strategy 1. Work with local industry, property owners, Department of State Lands, and Department of Environmental Quality to help facilitate the issuance and maintenance of 900-J waste discharge permits.
Strategy 2. Share resources, funds, and opportunities toward common goals and projects, as appropriate.
Strategy 3. Work with local partners to promote water trails, estuary enhancements, and eco-tourism opportunities.
Strategy 4. Participate in regulatory efforts to minimize impacts to local industry while being realistic environmental stewards.
Strategy 5. Continue to implement, enforce, review, and update Environmental Best Management Practices for the port and Oregon Clean Marina guidelines. Support and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws, policies, and regulations.
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E. SAFETY Expansion of the community’s job base could be hindered due to damage to the Port’s Intermodal Connectivity system. This project will provide a safe environment for workers along with enhanced tourism access and activities. The project enhances water access and building support safety as well as surface transportation safety improvements from Highway 101 to the wharf via Mooring Basin Road and American Avenue enhancements.
Safety improvements include:
Safe Transportation Access:
Reduces conflicts among trucks, autos and pedestrians.
Provides direct bus transit connection with Tillamook County Transportation District bus route #3 with weekday and weekend fixed daily service.
New pedestrian sidewalks will be provided from the Special Transportation Area (STA) along Highway 101 to the wharf
Areas for workers and tourists to gather safely along the wharf
New parking areas for convenient and direct access to jobs
F. JOB-CREATION AND NEAR-TERM ACTIVITY The proposed $6.9MM BUILD 2018 investment would leverage a possible additional $2MM in local/state investment to complete Phase 3 of this project. Project elements include $3.049MM in reconstruction of the seawall and Mooring Basin Drive and $1.2MM infrastructure improvements including seismic readiness for the utility infrastructure. The level of job creation and economic activity associated with Phase 1 improvements are summarized in Table 4 and include:
Construction expenditures will be allocated over approximately 12-months and are expected to support 40 direct/indirect construction jobs, as indicated in the following table.
Permanent job creation includes a total of 46 net new jobs, including 33 direct jobs on site and 13 indirect/induced jobs in the local area. The majority of these jobs are expected to be industrial jobs in food/fish processing, marine construction or related industries with above-average wage rates.
Retention of approximately 385 port-related jobs in Garibaldi will continue to provide immediate benefits to the local and regional economy by supporting about $8.3 million in annual direct labor income. These existing jobs generate approximately $12 million in direct value added and nearly $19 million in direct economic output, plus additional amounts of indirect benefits, as noted below.
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Summary of Phase 3 Construction Employment
Impact Type Employment Labor Income Total Value Added* Output
Direct 35 $3,139,941 $1,714,182 $4,854,123
Indirect/Induced 5 $348,882 $742,633 $1,091,515
Total 40 $3,488,823 $2,456,814 $5,945,638
Annual Impact Summary of Phase 3 Permanent Employment
Impact Type Employment Labor Income Total Value Added* Output
Direct 30 $717,690 $1,190,889 $1,810,151
Indirect/Induced 7 $167,461 $254,541 $386,902
Total 37 $885,151 $1,445,430 $2,197,053
Annual Impact Summary of Jobs Retained
Impact Type Employment Labor Income Total Value Added* Output
Table 4: Analysis of Job Creation and Near-Term Activity
The overall cost-benefit analysis for the Phase 3 Reconstruction Project indicates that the $6.9M in BUILD 2018 capital funding is expected to leverage total benefits that range from $363M to $379M over the next 30 years (as measured by direct/indirect jobs added and retained). This level of public investment yields a very favorable benefit/cost ratio, as shown in Table 5.
Table 5. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Commercial Avenue Wharf Reconstruction Project
@7% Discount Rate @3% Discount Rate
Total BUILD 2018 Cost $6,977,647 $6,977,647
Total Benefits Over 20 Years (net present value) * $363,942,346 $379,595,780
Return on TIGER IV Investment 52% 54%
Benefit/Cost Ratio 52:1 54:1
* derived from Table 2, using IMPLAN economic analysis of direct and indirect employment impacts.
Table 5: Cost-Benefit Analysis for Phase III Intermodal Connectivity Project
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SECTION IV. SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERIA
A. INNOVATION Project innovation is achieved by combining enhanced, safe water and surface transportation connections with job creation and tourism development. The Port has carefully considered all options for modernization of the current Intermodal Connectivity system and working with local partners, has concluded this project the best plan for combining all aspects of safety and livability. The City of Garibaldi’s Civil Engineer’s analysis has found safety concerns due to cracked retaining walls, undermining, and shifting surfaces. This project serves as the safest means of retaining existing and expanding local job base through modern reconstruction methods that improve safety and reduce environmental impacts, including use of the existing footprints to streamline permitting.
The integration of surface vehicular, pedestrian and water access improvements will allow the project to address safety, while preparing the region for the new economy. The project approach is grounded in the Port of Garibaldi’s heritage as a traditional fishing village, but it is designed to recreate a modern, attractive and functional working waterfront. The revitalized facilities will accommodate fishing, wood products, aquaculture, alternative energy and related industries in a manner that is interesting and attractive for the growing tourism industry. The impact of this project is far-reaching and provides the basis for long-term economic recovery for this rural, distressed community.
B. PARTNERSHIPS The Port of Garibaldi has a long-history of success in fostering local, state and federal partnerships. This project has been endorsed through the Port’s Strategic Business Plan, 2017. The Port has received strong support and endorsements for the past, current and planned revitalization projects from neighboring cities (Rockaway Beach and Bay City), The City of Garibaldi, Tillamook County, the State of Oregon, the Tillamook Bay National Estuary Partnership, local citizens and businesses. In addition, we have received letters of interest/intent by private businesses that are interested in expanding business activity and employment along Commercial Ave and throughout the Port’s Waterfront Development and Waterfront Mixed zones, all which use Mooring Basin Rd and American Ave to transport their goods and services.
The Port of Garibaldi has worked successfully with many funding sources in recent history and has gained a reputation of being outstanding stewards of project funds. Some of these funding sources include: Connect Oregon, Oregon DOT, US Commerce Dept., US Agriculture, Oregon Business Development Dept., U. S. DOT-MARAD, Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax, Oregon State Marine Board, Ford Family Foundation, and the City of Garibaldi Urban Renewal Fund.
Some of the Ports Organizational partners are listed in Table 6.
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Table 6: Port Organizational Partnerships
Port Organizational Partners
Port Partners Role and Key Issues Garibaldi Urban Renewal Agency (GURA)
Commissioner represents port as permanent board member
Columbia Pacific Economic Development District (ColPac)
One elected commissioner representing all three county port districts appointed by County Commission; Manager currently alternate
Northwest Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT)
One elected commissioner representing all three county port districts appointed by County Commission; Commissioner currently voting member
Northwest Oregon Economic Alliance (NOEA)
County Commission appoints three members; Commissioner currently serves as at-large appointment on board
Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association (OCZMA) Commissioner represents port as general member
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA)
Commissioner represents port as general member, manager is alternate
Oregon Public Ports Authority (OPPA) Manager represents port as general member
Economic Development Council of Tillamook County (EDCTC)
Commissioner(s) represents port as general member (and alternate)
Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) Manager represents port as general member
Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers (PCCHPM)
Port staff is a member of professional organization
Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) Port staff is a member of professional organization
Fishermen Advisory Council of Tillamook County (FACT) Commissioner serves individually as general member
Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) Manager serves individually as board member
Oregon State University Sea Grant Commissioner serves individually as board member
Tillamook County Futures Council Three commissioners serve individually as general members
Garibaldi Tourism Commission Manager serves individually as board member Tillamook Intergovernmental Development Entity (TIDE) Commissioner regularly attends meetings
City of Garibaldi
Partner on transportation, land use and revitalization; seek to add Commercial Ave. wharf reconstruction to Transportation System Plan.
City of Bay City Partner to assist ongoing expansion of Pacific Oyster; feasibility of public boat launch
City of Rockaway Beach Partner to support tourism; consider beach impacts of jetties
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C. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced its commitment to ensure that competitive BUILD grant awards are distributed equitably across geography, transportation modes, and between urban and rural areas. The Port of Garibaldi appreciates this commitment, and has shown substantial compliance with the selection criteria through this application. The Garibaldi’s Intermodal (Marine/Highway) Connectivity project will help create and retain jobs and have lasting economic and safety impacts for both marine and surface transportation modes. As an economically distressed rural community, the people of the Port of Garibaldi, Port District, the City of Garibaldi and Tillamook County thank you and our many partners for your consideration and support.
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Tables & Figures TABELS TABLE 1: COMPLETED PROJECTS ................................................................................................................................... 6 TABLE 2: PLANNED PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................................ 7 TABLE 3:TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, 2012 TO 2016 .................................................................................... 17 TABLE 4: ANALYSIS OF JOB CREATION AND NEAR-TERM ACTIVITY ............................................................................. 25 TABLE 5: COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR PHASE III INTERMODAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECT ......................................... 25 TABLE 6: PORT ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ...................................................................................................... 27
