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City reports progress on PERC Phase 1 design; purchase of two adjoining parcels expected
Summary
City staff presented a 60% design for the Poulsbo Recreation Center (PERC) Phase 1, including two synthetic turf fields, courts, parking and restrooms; the city said it has signed purchase-and-sale agreements for two adjoining parcels it expects to acquire and will seek permits this summer.
City staff and consultant AHBL presented a 60%-level Phase 1 design for the Poulsbo Recreation Center (PERC) site and reported the city has signed purchase-and-sale agreements for two adjoining parcels the city intends to acquire for the project.
Design and scope: The Phase 1 design shows two synthetic turf multi-use fields (primarily soccer with lines for lacrosse/other uses), a playground, a restroom/storage building, multi-use courts and about 100 on-site parking stalls. Consultants said synthetic turf will allow year-round use and flexible lining for different sports. The design also shows circulation, perimeter trails and a north-side connection toward Olympic College; staff said the second adjacent parcel offers space for a future Phase 2 recreation building.
Property acquisition: Staff said the city has a signed purchase-and-sale agreement for two adjoining parcels (totaling about 2.4 acres each) and signed disclosure agreements, subject to council approval and final due diligence. Council was told the PERC project team aims to complete the acquisition process promptly; staff said they may return to council soon to request formal authority to acquire.
Budget and grants: The park and PFD (Public Facilities District) interlocal agreement remains central to financing. The PFD has committed $8,710,000 (a combination of $1.6M in reserves and $7.11M in bonded funding) and the city has budgeted $4,290,000 plus property acquisition costs toward an estimated $13 million Phase 1. Staff said two Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant applications are in process; 1 RCO request was not funded during the recent legislative session. Staff said total project cost, depending on add-ons and alternates, could be in the $13M to $16M range; the city plans to bid with alternates and pursue additional grants for items not affordable in the base bid.
Schedule: Staff reported they are completing 60% design and planned permit submittal in mid-June. If permitting proceeds as expected, staff hope to advertise for bids in October-November and award a contract in December with construction starting after award.
Why it matters: The project would create year-round athletic capacity and potentially a future community rec center. Council members and staff discussed tournament capacity, parking and potential connections to Olympic College, and suggested exploring amphitheater-style seating and coordinated overflow parking arrangements with the college.
Next steps: Staff will return with a refined 60% cost estimate, bring a property-acquisition action forward for council approval, complete permitting and proceed to final design and bidding.
