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Council sets public hearing on PFAP allocation; staff proposes 25% to town and 25% to EDC with remainder for competitive projects
Summary
The council moved to set a public hearing for May 20 on proposed changes to the Public Facilities Assistance Program (PFAP) revenue allocation: staff recommended splitting the first portion equally, 25% to the town (Friday Harbor) and 25% to the Economic Development Council, with the remaining 50% available for competitive special projects.
Aiden (county staff) presented a proposed amendment to the allocation of PFAP revenues (sales and use tax for financing public facilities) at the April 22 council meeting. She said staff and the county manager had reviewed previous concerns about an earlier proposal and now recommended a split that would allocate 25% to the town (Friday Harbor) and 25% to the Economic Development Council (EDC) from the fund's initial distribution, leaving the remaining 50% for competitive special projects that would be awarded through the PFAP process.
Aiden said staff consulted with the EDC and the town and that the recommended 25% off the top for each entity aligns with anticipated annual revenue flows; the EDC representative indicated the allocation would represent "a little over $200,000 depending on the year," according to staff. Maycock noted that core funded entities would still be required to submit applications each year.
Nut graf: The council agreed to set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending San Juan County Code section 3.26.055 (PFAP funding) and set that hearing for May 20, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.
Council member moved and seconded a motion to set the public hearing. The council approved the motion by voice vote and staff will post the draft ordinance and related materials ahead of the hearing.
Ending: The public hearing is scheduled for 09:15 a.m. on May 20, 2025; staff will circulate the draft ordinance and exhibits prior to that date and will return to council for the hearing and decision.
