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Poulsbo council approves Recovery Cafe kitchen contract contingent on landlord consent
Summary
Council authorized a $76,603.31 construction contract to install a commercial kitchen at the North Kitsap Recovery Cafe, contingent on written landlord approval; staff said the total project budget is $95,000 with grant and city funds covering costs.
Councilmembers authorized a construction contract on Oct. 1 for a commercial kitchen at the North Kitsap Recovery Cafe, contingent on written approval from the building’s landlord.
Public Works staff recommended awarding the contract to Capital Industrial for $76,603.31, with a contingency (10% change‑order authority for the mayor), permitting and some direct equipment purchases bringing the project total to about $95,000. Funding sources cited at the meeting included a $35,000 Health Care Authority grant and existing professional services funds; staff said no additional budget amendment was required.
Summer, a Recovery Cafe representative who helped design the kitchen, told council on Oct. 1 that an on‑site commercial kitchen would allow members and volunteers to prepare and serve food on site, reduce 20–30 staff hours spent shuttling donated food and supplies from off‑site locations, and expand volunteer opportunities for the program.
Public Works said the project uses about 311 square feet of currently unused office space and requires electrical and plumbing upgrades, new flooring and a grease interceptor for dishwashing. Engineering staff opened bids on Sept. 19 and received three responses; the low responsive bid was from Capital Industrial. Staff said references and contractor L&I checks were satisfactory.
Several councilmembers asked about tenant protections because the city leases the space. City staff produced the lease language from section 10.4 and 9.2: at the lease’s end the tenant generally must return the premises in the condition received unless alterations were made with landlord consent. Council requested written landlord approval for the tenant improvements before the city executes the contract; staff said they would obtain that documentation.
Councilmember McVeigh moved and the council approved the contract contingent on written landlord approval and authorized the mayor to sign change orders up to 10% of contract value.
Next steps: staff will obtain written landlord consent, execute the contract with Capital Industrial, and proceed with permitting and construction with a target completion date of Dec. 19, 2025, subject to contractor schedule and permit timing.
