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One councilmember asked staff to investigate what they described as a growing homeless encampment near the entrance to the BPA Trail and an apparent unauthorized refuge on a parcel behind the Dollar Tree on 18th Avenue South. The member said they would follow up with an email to staff and asked whether police could check the locations; staff responded that they would do so.

Councilmember Susan Honda asked about a potential emergency funding need of roughly $50,000 for Monroe Reef Park. Staff said they were not certain of the status and that the mayor’s office may be working on it; a formal request had not been confirmed to the committee during the meeting. Honda said she believed a grant application was in process but that an interim payment might be needed until grant funds arrived.

On Monroe Reef Park usage, staff said they did not have an exact visitor count but that anecdotal observation suggested the site is well used and the parking lot often appears full on weekends. Staff noted the garden‑style features are labor‑intensive to maintain and said they are exploring memoranda of understanding with garden clubs and other community organizations to provide volunteer support. Park hours are the city standard (dawn to dusk) and gates are opened by a private security company, usually by about 7:30 a.m., staff said.

No formal emergency appropriation or motion was made during the meeting. Committee members asked staff to follow up by email and to coordinate volunteers and funding options as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/08/2025 Parks/Recreation/Human Services & Public Safety Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members asked staff to investigate a growing homeless encampment near the BPA Trail entrance and reported a separate unauthorized refuge behind a Dollar Tree; Councilmember Susan Honda asked about potential emergency funding (about $50,000) for Monroe Reef Park and volunteer support for its maintenance.","taxTitle","Federal Way, King County, Washington","taxId",2589,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6177470,"Dumas Bay center reports midyear revenues below 2024 but manager says bookings continue",1499,1641000,3140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338103-c438f9c35110f32bdfc7564da1ea29d6&start=1641&end=3140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338103-c438f9c35110f32bdfc7564da1ea29d6/thumbnail_1641000.jpg","/articles/6177470/Federal-Way/King-County/Washington/Dumas-Bay-center-reports-midyear-revenues-below-2024-but-manager-says-bookings-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177470-009f46b841f75792b16be26e15c3a2e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205060&Signature=eVmyvZxxlb5qNuSUpnLsZAc9msjBMpIj6NXAiZAc9wzQn7lGL3SX1DmTU8zTtgC8zeRDSFgoBLluzwG9JLL5fx4FRTiL5r-ZgEEIZ6lwAkU447I52p2UlhYyOEGiLZxjc8It6VPROxH5T5fJwKB7MKVSLINParGzSSdAaRyx6fbfoY4iRqQt5y--9kyKQiR9A4ZT-laT904~PZIqeWrWyEODmPu6c8rGo~JlF6Fo7s~A5O5dpQb2i06wPJSHEj~OQ~xh1O6Ow2LnARwR7PF3-yUW87voEdK1nGXYkdfpt-p89iX4pqJ4dLTyLwX-psld-VMLHH6lHv9yzPkdruBFxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dumas Bay Center staff gave a midyear operational and financial update to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee, reporting year‑to‑date revenue and explaining recent equipment repairs and staffing changes.

“Total revenue right now, 402,755,” said David Clemens, the Dumas Bay presenter. Clemens told the committee conference and lodging revenue averaged about $44,327 monthly, catering revenue was up where internal food and beverage was provided, and miscellaneous fees (ticketing, equipment, staffing) added just over $12,000. He reported a year‑to‑date total revenue figure of $402,755 through June and a current projection of $477,954 against a 2024 year‑end total of $539,000.

Clemens said kitchen expenses averaged about $4,920 per month and that some recent spikes reflected repairs to a freezer, an ice machine and an oven. He also said staffing costs had risen to about $24,000 per month because of wage increases and heavier kitchen staffing to support expanded internal food and beverage operations. Clemens told the committee the facility experienced one large client departure in January (a church group) and that last year’s higher revenue included two one‑off large conferences.

Committee members asked about capital funding for kitchen and HVAC replacements and whether Dumas Bay receives ongoing city subsidy. John (staff member) explained that Dumas Bay operates as an enterprise fund that must cover its own expenses; the manager uses operations and restricted reserves to pay repairs. By contrast, the community center receives a planned subsidy and is in a different fund structure.

The committee discussed marketing and partnerships: councilmembers urged greater coordinated marketing of city venues (Dumas Bay, the community center and the Performing Arts & Cultural Center) and suggested closer work with the city’s lodging‑tax or tourism programs. Clemens said Dumas Bay currently relies largely on word‑of‑mouth and repeat customers, is using Google ads intermittently, and planned to expand social media accounts and outreach.

On facilities, Clemens said about 75% of overnight rooms have a toilet and sink but lack private showers (those are dorm‑style communal facilities) and about 25% are sink‑only. He said adding private bathrooms would reduce capacity and require substantial capital investment; those options are under ongoing study. The manager said weddings are limited by venue capacity (the largest conference space has capacity of 98) and that three weddings were scheduled so far this year.

Clemens closed by saying he expects more bookings through the remainder of the year and that he aims to increase usage and regional draw at the center. Committee members praised the Dumas Bay operation and asked staff to explore coordinated marketing opportunities with economic development staff and lodging‑tax administrators.","Dumas Bay reported year‑to‑date revenue of about $402,755 through June and projected bookings that could raise year‑end revenue to about $477,954; staffing and capital repairs have increased expenses, and the facility is funded as an enterprise fund with a reserve.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6177475,"Federal Way arts commissioners report on grants, public art and Arts Explosion attendance",1484,133000,1617000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338103-c438f9c35110f32bdfc7564da1ea29d6&start=133&end=1617","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338103-c438f9c35110f32bdfc7564da1ea29d6/thumbnail_133000.jpg","/articles/6177475/Federal-Way/King-County/Washington/Federal-Way-arts-commissioners-report-on-grants-public-art-and-Arts-Explosion-attendance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177475-5ff16b35967f568cb16144bcd66ab97c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205060&Signature=L5Z1ZKodUARj7CcXRMjiSfjvpBwtAxQaRH030C4eBp4mziCaivwpE~svhviBAwXYk6TTZAx-DvhOdt0nKk9qyB1gHA1gCyXvqTHhQ49rJ8lP4jk9z12KP1vLnp6IS7JvkVCBW2VLanHLpgzOBB9NzY1~tv3ORYAZbQ2r6O54OAR4AFYnsQqTIeO8DdXKUH3pnlvDS~JwJcF8VAFZPmKV4TG2bm8Rn~HKVEYLTtrij7X532x1gr2zcYg2uferEB9PJBg~GlBWld-vzgX4cEP-KNVXTKbm7-zg41pLokVyngYO8vydeMYni0hCYYhllfsqPB89mApgKX4WHO1~yKgy5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Federal Way Arts Commission presented its semiannual report to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee on a range of programs including grant awards, public‑art installations and outreach efforts.

The commission reported it administers the Federal Way Arts grants program, funded from the city general fund, consisting of $42,000 a year and representing about 80% of the commission’s budget. “For the past 25 years, we have been giving, given a grama. Contracts for services that we have renamed into the Federal Way Arts grants. $42,000 a year,” said Karen Brigado, chair of the Arts Commission.

The report explained how the commission has streamlined its grant application and evaluation process, added after‑action reporting, and begun tracking income and expenditures with an annual statement. “We created this statement for tracking to see where we are,” Brigado said, noting the commission is now included in the city’s biannual budget documentation.

Commission members highlighted public‑art projects in the city: utility‑box wraps produced with local high schools (Decatur High School and Todd Beamer High School), a professionally wrapped box at Pacific Highway and Dash Point Road, mural opportunities, and partnerships with Sound Transit, Federal Way Public Schools and Harbor Freight. Vice chair Jan Barber described application and reporting changes intended to reduce barriers for small nonprofits and artists.

The Arts Explosion festival, described as the commission’s largest recent event, drew 1,119 attendees over the run of the festival. Brigado credited more than 20 sponsors and several grant sources for supporting the event and told councilmembers the festival has become a regional draw. “We had people come from out of town in a bus because they heard it was for free,” Brigado said.

The commission asked the committee to consider two operational supports: regular meeting space in the Hailebos Room at the community center and improved online/public information about public art. Brigado said the Hailebos Room is closer to City Hall and would make it easier for guests and recording. Councilmembers asked staff to follow up on whether the Hailebos Room can be made available. During Q&A, Susan Honda asked about the status of a public‑art “phone” installation at Dumas Bay; Brigado said the item is being managed by Parks & Rec staff and she is awaiting a status update from Jason Gerwin.

Commissioners also proposed additional initiatives that are currently unfunded: diversion programs that use art to address crime and mental‑health issues, projection mapping of the Lakehaven water tower (estimated cost $150,000–$175,000), and a new printed or online arts pamphlet/catalog of public art. The commission said its next arts grant application window is July 1–Aug. 15 and that award and reporting processes are posted online.

Committee members suggested promoting the commission’s city web page more prominently and improving links so residents can find public‑art information. The commission also asked for an annual joint‑commission meeting to coordinate schedules and avoid overlapping events.

No formal council action was taken during the presentation; the report closed with committee members thanking the commissioners for their work and asking staff for follow‑up on the room and website items.","The Federal Way Arts Commission reported on its semiannual activities, including a $42,000 annual grant program, expanded public‑art projects, an Arts Explosion festival that drew 1,119 attendees, and requests for improved meeting space and promotional materials.","actionData","errors"]

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