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Port Orchard council accepts donated parcel for public-works storage, 6–1 vote
Summary
The Port Orchard City Council voted 6–1 to adopt an ordinance accepting a donated tax parcel (55392000-001-0004) from Port Orchard Industrial Park LLC for use as public-works storage; staff cited a commercial appraisal around $180,000–$185,000 and budgeted site improvements in 2026.
The Port Orchard City Council voted to adopt an ordinance accepting a donation of real property from Port Orchard Industrial Park LLC, approving the transfer of tax parcel 55392000-001-0004 for use by public works.
City staff summarized the item, saying the owner offered to donate the parcel adjacent to the city's new utility operations building. Mr. Ryan, the staff presenter, told the council the owner's appraisal put the commercial value at about $180,000–$185,000, and that staff recommends using the lot for additional storage. Mr. Ryan said there are no conditions attached to the donation.
Council members questioned whether the city has funds and capacity to maintain the parcel and an associated private storm pond. Mr. Ryan said staff performed an in-ground storm-system video inspection and identified no structural concerns; he added the city has the equipment and staffing to perform routine maintenance. Staff also said about $70,000 is currently dedicated in 2026 to finalize site improvements if needed.
Council Member Morrissey moved to adopt the ordinance; Council Member Rosa Pepe seconded. After debate about maintenance responsibilities and potential capital needs, one council member announced they would vote no, citing concerns about accepting property the city might be unable to maintain. The motion passed 6–1.
The ordinance accepts parcel 55392000-001-0004 from Port Orchard Industrial Park LLC and directs public-works to use the parcel for storage and related operations. Staff said the donation has no attached conditions and that any major capital work would be brought back to the council for authorization.
Council did not specify additional immediate fiscal actions beyond the $70,000 referenced for 2026 site work; staff said larger capital requests would require further council approval.
Action: Ordinance adopted to accept donation of tax parcel 55392000-001-0004; vote tally 6 yes, 1 no. Next steps: public works to plan use of the parcel and return to council if major capital work is required.
