POrt SIDE - Port of Everett

Port of Everett
SUMMER 2014
PORT SIDE
Getting Primed for
the Market
What’s Inside?
Port earns export award
Adding strength to our seaport
Waterfront Place Development
Recruiting Firm Launches
National Search for Next Port CEO
The Search is On ...
The national search for the next Port of Everett executive director is currently underway in
preparation for the retirement of 16-year leader,
Executive Director John Mohr. With plans to retire in January 2015, Mohr leaves big shoes to fill.
“John will certainly be missed,” Port Commission
President Tom Stiger said. “When he retires, he
will have served the community for 17 years,
and his leadership is evident in the growth of the
Port, particularly the seaport. John’s passion for job creation, advocating and planning for the necessary infrastructure investments to
support the aerospace industry, and his vision of transforming the
marina area into a commercial and recreational district does not go
unnoticed. On behalf of the Commission, we wish him well in his
upcoming retirement.”
The executive director position is hired by, and reports directly to,
the elected three-member Port Commission. Under Commission
direction, this position is tasked with policy implementation, management of the Port’s operating and capital budgets and overseeing
a staff of more than 100 full-time employees.
The Port Commission has hired Jensen Cooper to lead the recruitment effort. Jensen Cooper previously assisted in the recruitment of
some of the Port’s top leaders, including current Deputy Executive
Director Les Reardanz, Chief Financial Officer John Carter and Chief
of Business Development Terrie Battuello.
Port of
EVERETT
1205 Craftsman Way; Suite 200
PO Box 538
Everett, WA 98206
Ph: (425) 259-3164
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.portofeverett.com
P or t C omm i ss i on
(Elected for 6-year terms)
Troy McClelland, District 1
Tom Stiger, District 2
The Port Commission will conduct finalist interviews this August,
with the goal of having the new executive director on board in
October.
IN THIS ISSUE
Glen Bachman, District 3
4 Events Calendar
12
Marina News
5 Public Access Plan
13
Edgewater Beach Access;
Strategic Transformation
6-7 Seaport Update
8-9 Reshaping your
Waterfront
10 Tenant News;
Business outreach
11 History on the Waterfront
Commission meetings are at 5 p.m.,
the first and second Tuesday of each
month at the Port’s Waterfront Center,
1205 Craftsman Way in the Blue Heron
Room (2nd floor).
The public is encouraged to attend.
14
Port Briefs;
Employee News
John M. Mohr
15
Karen Bukis Retires;
A career of helping others
Photo Contest
This issue of the Port Side is written
and produced by Lisa Lefeber and Catherine
Soper, Public Affairs, in partnership with
Ellen Hiatt. The publication is printed by
McCallum Print Group.
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E x ec u t i v e D i rec t or
P or t S i de
E
U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Penny Pritzker
A National Asset
“The Port of Everett
has demonstrated a
sustained commitment
to export expansion...”
PORT OF VERETT Earns President’s
Award for Excellence in Export Service
All the BUZZ on
Social Media...
The Port of Everett has earned the
nation’s highest recognition for making
a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
The President’s “E” Award for Export
Service was presented to Port Commissioner Tom Stiger and Executive Director John Mohr by U.S. Secretary of
Commerce Penny Pritzker at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 28.
“The Port of Everett has demonstrated
a sustained commitment to export
expansion. The ‘E’ Awards Committee
was very impressed with the Port of Everett’s commitment to finding unique
solutions for logistics challenges in
exporting oversized equipment,” said
Secretary Pritzker in her congratulatory
letter to the Port.
Follow the Port of Everett!
www.twitter.com/portofeverett
#portofeverett
The Port of Everett specializes in
handling overdimensional, high value
cargoes for the construction and manufacturing industries, and is a vital link
for the local aerospace industry, transporting the parts for the 747, 767 and
777 jetliners.
“The Port of Everett is a national strategic asset that plays a critical role in
achieving the President’s goal of doubling exports by 2020,” Port of Everett
Executive Director John Mohr said.
“The Port of Everett is not a throughput port, but rather a value port. We
focus our operations very specifically
on supporting the aerospace, construction, manufacturing, forest products
and energy industries.”
Trade-related activities at the Port of
Everett support more than 34,000 jobs
in the region, generates $4.1 billion in
annual revenue and adds $276 million
to state and local taxes.
“It was such an honor to represent
the Port of Everett in this awards
ceremony,” Port Commission President
Tom Stiger said. “Every day we see the
growth of our customers’ businesses,
due in large part to exporting. This
growth has enabled our customers
to add jobs and support their local
communities as they expand their
bottom line.”
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SUMMER EVENTS
2014 WATERFRONT EVENTS CALENDAR
July 24; Aug 7, 14, 21 | Reservations: 425.257.8304
Music at the Marina Waterfront Concerts
Sunday Waterfront Farmer’s Market
Port Gardner Landing | 1700 W. Marine View Drive
Thursday & Saturday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday:
2 - 4 p.m.
Jetty Island Days (July 5 - Sept 2)
July 3: July 5: July 6: July 10:
July 12:
July 13:
July 17:
Port Gardner Landing |1600 W. Marine View Drive
On Sundays through Oct 5, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ferry departs from Jetty Landing (10 Street)
Jetty Hours: M-Th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri-Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
th
July 4th Everett Colors of Freedom Festival
11 a.m.
1 - 11 p.m. 10:20 p.m. Downtown Parade
Festival at Legion Park
THUNDER ON THE BAY Firework Show
Fishing Derbies @ Jetty Landing & Boat Launch
July 19: July 26-27: Sept 6: Sept 13: Sept 20-21: Nov 1-2: Speed Crabbing Derby
Harbor Marine Salmon Tournament
Edmonds Coho Salmon Derby (weigh-in)
Salmon for Soldiers Fishing Derby
Annual Everett Coho Salmon Derby
Bayside Marine Salmon Derby
Fresh Paint Arts Festival
Aug 16-17 - Port of Everett South Marina Walkway
FALL & WINTER EVENTS
SUMMER CONCERTS
Working Waterfront Harbor Tours
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Sept 5-7 - Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
Visit www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com
Wheels on the Waterfront Car Show
Sept 6 - Port of Everett North Marina & Waterfront
Center; visit www.wheelsonthewaterfront.com
Milltown Sailing Association Swap Meet
Sept 27 - Port of Everett Central Marina
July 19:
July 20:
July 24:
July 26:
July 27:
July 31:
Aug 2:
Aug 3:
Aug 7:
Aug 9:
Aug 10:
Aug 14:
Biggest Loser Half Marathon
Aug 21:
Aug 23:
Holiday on the Bay
Aug 24:
Aug 28:
Oct 12 - Port of Everett Central Marina
Dec 6 - Port of Everett Marina & Waterfront Center
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Zili Miski - New World Soul
Eugenie Jones - Hip, Sultry, Swinging Jazz
The Winterlings - Alternative Folk Trio
Latin Expression - Power Salsa Orchestra
Ian McFeron - Folk-rock, Americana
Will Franz - Original Pop, Folk, Blues
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends - X-Factor Finalist, Rock’n Soul
Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra - High
Energy Jazz, Latin & Brazilian
Josh Harty - North Dakota Americana
Dusty 45s - Honky Tonk, Jump Blues &
Swing
Orchestra Zarabanda - Hot Cuban Salsa
Beth Whitney - Indie Folk Pop
The Senate - Face-melting Acoustic Riffage
The Mark DuFresne Band - Americana Roots Steeped in Blues
Witherow - Contemporary Acoustic Rock
Eldridge Gravy and Court Supreme Psychedelic Funk & Soul
Jessica Lynne - Rockin’ Bluegrass with a
Country Flair
Amber Waves Band - Ameican Old, New
& Traditional Songs
Yogoman Burning Band - Ska, Reggae,
Soul & Blues
Clinton Fearon - Jamaican Roots Reggae
20 Riverside - Funky Rock with a Hip-Hop
Twist
Eric Miller - Folk with Rock, Country & Blues
The Randy Oxford Band - Powerhouse
Trombone Blues
Waterfront Public Access Report Card
Preston
Point
3 Miles
~7.5 miles
NORTH VIEW
PARK
Jetty
Island
of completed projects
Viewpoint
Parks
4 Miles
~3 miles
SOUTH VIEW
PARK
Access to
the River
of access projects planned
CRAFTSMAN
DISTRICT
North Docks
Fisherman’s
Plaza
*Final placement of this
segment of trail is
subject to the use of
the property.
2 miles
of projects
Langus
Park
529
Future
Park
nearly
W MARINE VIE W DRIVE
Jetty Landing Park
& Boat Launch
Future
Park
Central Docks
Grand Avenue
Park Bridge
2 Miles
South Docks
Navy
Park
5 Miles
Public Access
18TH STREET
NAVAL
STATION
EVERETT
Bayside Park
Connection
Maggie’s
Park
1 Miles
2%
of the Port’s capital
improvement projects within the shoreline that are
non-public access in nature goes toward improving
public access to the waterfront
<50%
of the Port’s land ownership is dedicated to
public access, recreation and the environment
1,500 acres
of Jetty Island is dedicated to public access
and the environment
50,000
every year
20,000
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Pigeon Creek
Beach
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Pigeon
Creek Overpass
LEGEND
already completed
planned
people launch their boat annually at
the Port’s Boat Launch
2,300
permanent and guest moorage slips at the Marina
Port of
EVERETT
Carrying
the Load
The first half of 2014 has
been a busy one at the
Port of Everett Seaport,
handling everything from
unique heavylift projects
and rolling cargoes to a
surge of log business.
In April, the Port’s local
longshoreman’s union
workers loaded numerous pieces of large, heavy
manufacturing equipment on a ship bound for
South Korea.
One of the pieces (pictured above) weighed 98
metric tons…that’s nearly
15 elephants!
STRENGTHENING Our Capabilities
With more than a million tons of
cargo transported through the Port
of Everett’s annually, it is critical that
the Port continues to make reasonable infrastructure investments in
its facilities, as well as modernize its
cargo handling equipment.
Investments in the seaport are not
only necessary for growth and new
market opportunities, but are also
vital to maintain the Port’s current
customer base. In the competitive landscape of international shipping, ports
that don’t stay ahead
of the curve risk losing business to ports
that do.
It is that philosophy that
keeps the Port of Everett moving forward with necessary
upgrades, including its current
efforts to structurally strengthen the South Terminal wharf
and invest in rail infrastructure.
The Port is also actively pursuing
options to enhance its lift capacity
at the seaport.
WHARF & RAIL IMPROVEMENTS
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In March, the Port of Everett hired
Moffatt & Nichol to provide engineering studies and final design services
for structural wharf upgrades to
its South Terminal, along with rail
improvements. The wharf upgrades
are to construct a heavylift pad to
efficiently load and unload rolling
cargoes from the new, roll-on/roll-off
(Ro/Ro) cargo berth that was built
in 2013. The strengthening will allow the Port to safely and efficiently
transport Ro/Ro cargo at South
Terminal.
In addition to wharf strengthening,
made possible by a Washington State
Department of Commerce grant, the
Port is also working to rebuild and
extend the existing rail spur servicing
South Terminal. When the project is
complete, the rail spur will increase
from 1,300 lineal feet of track to
1,650 lineal feet of track.
Design work is expected to be
complete in July, and the project is
planned to go out for a construction
bid in late-summer. The Port plans to
have the heavylift pad and rebuilt rail
spur operational by early 2015.
TOP 12
Partners h i p In k ed
for 777X Supply Chain
In June, The Boeing Company
announced it would partner with
Japan Aircraft Industries (JAI)
on the fabrication of the major
airplane structure components for
the 777X, including the fuselage
sections, center wing sections and
wing components, among other
parts.
Currently, all of these parts are
transported through the Port of
Everett for the 747, 767 and 777
programs. This activity supports
more than $22.7 billion in exports
annually, making Everett the second largest export value port on
the West Coast.
Puget Sound Named
One of Nation’s
12 Manufacturing
Communities
Aircraft parts arrive by
ship and are staged at
the Port of Everett
Parts are loaded
on to a barge in
order of need
Parts arrive by barge
at Mount Baker
Aircraft parts are
transported by
rail to the Factory
Aircraft are delivered
from Everett all over
the world
In a release by Boeing on June 12,
George Maffeo, president of Boeing Japan said: “This agreement
with our Japanese partners extends our important and strategic relationship
for decades to come. As the 777X is larger than the current 777, the value
of the structural components procured from Japan will be proportionately
higher, generating more value for our partners as well for Boeing. Together,
we are changing and shaping the future of commercial aviation.”
In May, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Penny Pritzker
announced the
first 12 communities that have been
designated Manufacturing Communities as part of the
Obama Administration’s investing in
manufacturing community partnership program — the Puget Sound
Region among them.
President Obama has focused on
boosting U.S. manufacturing by
rewarding companies that create
American jobs, rescuing the U.S.
auto industry and expanding exports.
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In January, it was announced that the 777X, the next generation of the
777, and its wing, would be manufactured in Everett.
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“We are so fortunate to have The Boeing Company and the highly-skilled
Boeing aerospace workers that made this new center of technological excellence in Everett possible,” Port Executive Director John Mohr said. “We look
forward to many more years of partnership with The Boeing Company. We
also look forward to the new industries that will be spawned from having
composites innovation and technology located in our community.”
The Port of Everett has been a critical piece of the 777 logistics chain since
its birth in 1992. Since this time, the Port of Everett has moved every
oversized part for more than one thousand 777 airplanes that have been
delivered to date.
According to the company’s website, “the design of the 777X is underway,
and aircraft production is set to begin in 2017, with first delivery targeted
for 2020.”
Selected out of more than 70 communities that applied, these 12 communities developed strong economic
development plans and have deep
partnerships in place across the public and private sectors to carry out
their plans.
The other communities that received
the designation were: Southwest
Alabama, Southern California, Northwest Georgia, the Chicago metro
region, South Kansas, the greater
Portland region in Maine, Southeastern Michigan, New York Finger Lakes
region, Southwestern Ohio Aerospace Region, Tennessee Valley, and
Milwaukee 7 Region.
These community’s qualify for $1.3
billion in economic development
funds to make targeted investments
in demonstrably strong public-private
partnerships to strengthen regional
manufacturing.
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Creating an exciting
waterfront gathering place
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place Central Development project is more than just a large scale real estate
venture. The intent of the project is to unify the marina
and surrounding properties as one economic unit to create a sustainable and unique commercial, recreation and
residential community.
This new community is pedestrian-oriented and takes full
advantage of its attractive waterfront and recreational
boating setting. It also supports the final phases of the
Port’s state-of-the-art regional boat sales and services center in the state’s largest marina.
When fully realized, the Waterfront Place Development is
expected to generate 2,075 family-wage jobs. The project’s
private development will generate $8.6 million annually
in state and local sales taxes; in addition to the temporary
construction jobs, sales tax and building permit revenues.
Anticipated Project Investment
• $33 million in public infrastructure
• $340 million in private investment
WHAT’S PLANNED
PUBLIC AMENITIES
15 new public gathering spaces, including:
• 4 mile continuous walking/biking trail
• 2 large-scale parks
• 2 children’s playgrounds
• 7 vistas; with 4 elevated viewpoints
• 1 outdoor performing arts venue
• 1 iconic clock tower
• Multiple water features
STORES, SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
• Restaurants: At least 5 additional eateries along
Fisherman’s Harbor, and a fine dining restaurant
at the water’s edge
• Hospitality: 2 new waterfront hotels; 180 rooms
• Office & Commercial: 447,500 sq. ft.
• Retail: 63,000 sq. ft.
• Marine Retail: 20,000 sq. ft.
RESIDENTIAL
No less than 350 homes for sale or rent: Apartments, condos, townhomes and lofts with parking.
MARINA
The Port is working on a multi-year capital plan to reinvest
in the marina, which will address the docks, power, gatehouses, gangways and upland amenities. The project also
plans for improved facilities for commercial fishermen.
Next STEPS
City REview
While the mixed-use project on the waterfront already
received city approval in 2005, the remaking of this waterfront into a community-focused asset triggered the need
for another city review. The overall maximum heights and
densities of the project, as set forth in the current entitlements, are not being modified. The Port expects to present
its new plan for Planning Commission and City Council for
consideration this fall.
Project Marketing
As master developer for the project, the Port of Everett
has hired Red Propeller, a real estate marketing firm, to
help develop the marketing strategy for the project. Once
all the necessary approvals are in place, the Port will begin
marketing this project to the business community through
various means, including request for proposals.
Project Quick Facts
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Expected to
generate 2,075
family-wage jobs
Expected to contribute
$8.6 million annually
in state & local taxes
No less than 350
housing options and
2 waterfront hotels
At least 6 restaurants
and a diverse mix of
commercial and retail
15 public spaces
including trails,
parks & venues
Boxcar Park
Fisherman’s Harbor
West End Pier
Between 13th & 14th Streets
At the western-most edge of the Esplanade is the
new signature two-acre Boxcar Park. This park is a
natural place that relates to its sister park at The Jetty. It gives visitors a place to take in the spectacular
sparkling Port Gardner Bay and Olympic Mountain’s
crystal peaks. This park also features an outdoor
performance venue and marina clubhouse.
Fisherman’s Harbor is focused on emphasizing the presence of and inner
workings of the fishing community and working waterfront. Waterfront restaurants and walk-ups invite visitors and residents to enjoy a meal while they
settle into the marine environment. The former asphalt parking lot (southern-most point in Fisherman’s Harbor) to the north of where the seiner fleet
is docked is peeled back and replaced with wood surfacing to resurrect the
old time authentic waterfront and add to the pedestrian experience creating
a unique destination.
Festival Streets
Mid-Pier
The street is paved with cobbles and lined with
deciduous trees to create a historic look and feel. The
cobbles are also an effective tool for slowing vehicle
speeds. This two-way street converts for hosting
pedestrian-only events, such as the Everett Farmers
Market, or to provide a sheltered gathering place for
spring through fall kiosks, food trucks and vendors to
serve visitors at Boxcar Park.
13th Street Gateway
The Workmans’ Clock Tower is designed to represent
Everett’s cultural heritage and the Port of Everett’s
role in the world economy. This bluff-facing project
feature enhances the eastward facing view of the
project. The large clock tower, inspired by the original
work of the Dey Time Register, symbolizes the long
history of Everett as a milltown. In the late 1800s, the
Workmans’ Clock was a time-registering clock used in
mill factories to record employee time.
Walking Trails & Vistas
The Timberman Trails are comprised of four North to
South and East to West semi-private pedestrian stairs
and pathways connecting the internal courtyards of
the mixed use buildings near the Central Docks. The
access stairs lead up to the courtyards that are 13-14
feet above street level and offer expansive views out
over the Marina.
Visit www.waterfront-place.com or
follow us at #everettwaterfrontplace
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- WATERFRONT CENTER NEWS - Port welcomes new tenant; another to expand
In June, the Port of Everett signed
three leases for its Waterfront Center
facility, welcoming a new tenant and
expanding or relocating current tenants’ leases.
New tenant Eagle Home Mortgage,
will occupy 1,168 square feet of office space located on the first floor
lobby of Waterfront Center. Universal
American Mortgage Company, Eagle’s
parent firm, operates a total of 88
branches, 26 of which are located in
Washington State. Eagle plans to open
its doors in August, and anticipates
employing 10 people.
“We are happy to welcome another
great tenant to Waterfront Center,”
Port Property Manager Taylor Nuccitelli said. “The real estate market is
really picking up steam, and we continue to see increasing interest from
quality businesses hoping to put down
roots on the waterfront.”
Current Port tenant, Everett Community College’s Ocean Research
College Academy (ORCA), who currently occupies 5,723 square feet on
the second level, will expand another
1,600 square feet.
With this expansion, ORCA will soon
be occupying the entire length of the
upper deck mezzanine, with the exception of the Port’s Blue Heron
event venue.
ORCA is an early college high school
academy, one of the first in Washington State. ORCA is the only early college in the nation that uses the local
marine environment as the unifying
theme to integrate the core academic
disciplines.
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If you’re on social media and not following the Port of Everett,
what are you waiting for? In recent years, the Port has expanded
its outreach efforts through social media to better enhance its
connection with the many Port District residents, visitors and
businesses who rely on social media for their information.
Here’s some of what we share to keep you involved:
• Upcoming waterfront events
• Job postings
• Videos and photos of your Port in action
• All Port news and announcements
• Project updates, such as Waterfront Place progress
• Marina moorage and haul out specials
• Trivia, contests and fun campaigns
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With ORCA’s expansion, neighboring
tenant ISIS, will be relocating to
Waterfront Center’s first floor lobby.
With these new leases, Waterfront
Center is now 65 percent occupied.
This expansion will allow ORCA to
accommodate nearly 50 percent
more students with two additional
classrooms and a meeting space. The
PORTOFEVERETT Gets Social
WHY FOLLOW THE PORT?
space should be ready for ORCA’s Fall
quarter.
Port Partners with
Herald Business Journal
to Enhance Outreach
The Port of Everett has partnered with
the Herald Business Journal to provide
a monthly ‘Port Report’ newsletter to
the business community. These onepage inserts will focus on current Port
happenings, including seaport activity,
real estate investments and upcoming
business opportunities.
As part of this focused outreach effort,
the Port also plans to offer bus tours
for local businesses. If you are a local
business interested in learning more
about the Port of Everett, contact Lisa
Lefeber at [email protected]
for more information.
STUDENTS HELP PORT DEDICATE HISTORY PROGRAM
Nearly 250 fourth grade students from Jackson
and Mill Creek elementary schools joined the Port
of Everett on May 20 for a ribbon-cutting dedication and interactive “test run” of the Port’s NEW
Historical Interpretive Program.
As part of this field trip opportunity, students had
the chance to hear presentations from members
of the historical community and participate in the
first-ever Port history hunt, exploring Everett’s rich
history of lumber and shingle, commercial fishing
and boat building industries on the waterfront.
The interactive hunt began at the Port’s Waterfront Center facility and included a 10-question
worksheet and map. The map guided students to
five of the six new historic markers that now line
the Port’s waterfront trail system, finding answers
to the questions along the way.
“It’s exciting to see the new program in use, especially by our youth,” Public Affairs Director Lisa
Lefeber said. “It is important for us to share this
history with our community and young leaders to
ensure Everett’s waterfront story lives on for years
to come.”
Development of this $400,000 program was a
multi-year effort between the Port of Everett,
Historic Everett, Washington Trust for Historic
Preservation and the Washington State Historic
Preservation Officer. The Port worked with Dykeman Architects to design the installations, which
were fabricated and installed by Tacoma-based
sign company YESCO in February.
The exhibits include a 34-foot timeline wall covering all three industries in the Waterfront Center
lobby, an interactive boat display at Jetty Landing,
a sawmill shaped bench in Boxcar Park adjacent
to the Everett Yacht Club. Signs are also located at
the Fisherman’s Tribute Plaza, along the 14th Street
dock in the Central Marina and at the historic Weyerhaeuser Building in the South Marina.
In addition to the waterfront exhibits, the historic
interpretive program includes an educational website covering Everett’s waterfront history through
stories, photos and video that can be found at
www.historiceverettwaterfront.com, as well as a
history book written by local historians and brothers Larry and Jack O’Donnell — The Evolution of a
Vibrant Waterfront.
Waterfront History Hunt Now Available for Download
Want to get in on the History Hunt action?
Download the Port of Everett’s Historical Interpretive Program
Waterfront History Hunt at www.historiceverettwaterfront.com
or swing by the Port of Everett Marina or Administration office
during business hours to pick up a copy.
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MARINA Gets Boost
Boating season at the Port of Everett Marina
seemed to pick up early this year and our current moorage levels reflect that. For the first
time since 2008, the marina is experiencing
waitlists in certain slip sizes including, 30-foot
covered and 32,
36 and 40-foot open
moorages.
new
businesses
spLash INTO
THE MARINA
“It’s great to see the marina filling up again,”
Port Marina Director Jeff Lindhout said. “With the
economy finally seeing an upturn of positive change,
I think boaters that may have fallen on hard times will be
able to start picking up their hobby again and get back onto
the water.”
Planning an extended boat trip this season?
Get the most out of your moorage by subletting while you’re
away. Contact the Marina for information: 425.259.6001.
Port Awards Bid for $6.143 Million
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP
On June 17, the Port of Everett
Commission awarded a $6.143
million contract to Magnus Pacific
to complete the final phase of the
Port’s Everett Shipyard cleanup and
kick-off the first phase of its marina
revitalization efforts, the Central
Dock Improvements.
The project, which is located along
West Marine View Drive between
14th and 15th Streets, is expected to
begin this August and finish up in
April 2015. The complex cleanup
project requires removing and replacing aging marine infrastructure
as needed to access and remove the
contaminated materials.
Specifically, the work includes:
• Dredging approximately 11,000
cubic yards of sediment from the
marina
• Excavating approximately 3,500
cubic yards of contaminated soil
along the shoreline
• Removing five marina docks
• Removing the 14th Street haulout structure
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• Removing hundreds of creosote
treated wood pilings
• Reconstructing approximately
360 linear feet of bulkhead
• Removing and replacing a City of
Everett combined sewer outfall
line; and
• Constructing a temporary public
access path along the reconstructed bulkhead.
The Port is working in partnership
with the Department of Ecology on
the cleanup as a part of the state’s
Puget Sound Initiative. The project
is funded by the Port of Everett,
an Ecology Remedial Action Grant
funded by a voter-approved tax on
hazardous substances, and settlement funds from Everett Shipyard.
These cleanup efforts will restore
the environmental health of the former shipyard site, while allowing the
Port to take necessary steps toward
improving the economic vitality of
the Central Marina in preparation
for its broader revitalization project,
Waterfront Place (see pgs 8-9).
SOUTH MARINA
In May, two marine businesses
moved into the Port’s South
Marina building located at 1720
West Marine View Drive.
Alpine Boats is an exclusive
Northwest dealer of Saturn Inflatable Boats, and offers a wide
product line of boats, dinghies,
kayaks, paddleboards and other
inflatable marine products and
accessories.
Visit www.alpineboats.com
New business, Cross Water
Yacht Sales, has also set up
shop in the building, offering
yacht brokerage services for those
looking to buy or sell a boat.
JETTY LANDING & BOAT
LAUNCH
Hydrology Stand Up Paddle
is another addition to the Marina
this summer, offering paddleboard
lessons, guided tours and hourly
self-rentals out of the Port’s Jetty
Landing and Boat Launch beginning July 5.
Visit www.hydrologysup.com
Current Port tenant, Seas the Day
Café, which operates year-round
at the Port’s Waterfront Center, is
extending service to Jetty Landing
and Boat Launch daily from July 5
through Aug. 30.
City of Mukilteo & Port Open
Edgewater Beach Interim Access
On June 23, the City of Mukilteo, in partnership with the Port
of Everett, held a dedication to celebrate the first time the
public has had access to Edgewater Beach Park in decades.
The restoration of pedestrian-only access was made possible
by a decade long effort, led by the Port of Everett, to secure
ownership of the 22-acre Mukilteo Tank Farm from the U.S.
Air Force. The transfer of the property to the Port occurred
in September 2013. The lack of local ownership and other
transportation projects prohibited the Port and the city from
opening access earlier.
With the transfer complete, the Port and the City of Mukilteo
reached an agreement that allowed the city to build a path
to the sandy beach near Mount Baker Terminal, a pier that
transports aircraft parts for Boeing.
The path starts near the Sound Transit commuter station
and winds its way to the beach. As part of the Mount Baker
Terminal construction in 2005, the Port expanded the beach
along the railroad track for use at all tide levels, added picnic
benches, parking spaces and paved access paths to the
beach.
The Port is in the process of finishing the design elements for
a new $2.5 million access road that will replace the interim
path, and feature a two lane street and 10-foot wide sidewalk. The site should be fully operational for all modes of
transportation by next year.
The future plans for the Mukilteo Tank Farm include the city
revitalizing the Mukilteo waterfront and Washington State
Ferries building a new $140 million state ferry terminal.
Executive Director John Mohr presents Sen.
Patty Murray and Congressman Rick Larsen
with commemorative plaques celebrating
the transfer of the Mukilteo Tank Farm to
the Port of Everett after a decade journey.
Mayor Jennifer Gregerson and
Port Commissioners Tom Stiger
and Glen Bachman, among
others, celebrate the much-awaited access to Edgewater Beach.
Port Leadership Discusses Strategic Transformation
Like many organizations, the 2008 Great Recession created
a natural pivot point for the Port of Everett to transform its
leadership philosophy from an operating port to a strategic
enterprise.
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Executive Director John Mohr (left) and Port Commissioner Troy
McClelland (right) discussed the strategic transformation of the Port
of Everett at an American Association of Port Authorities Conference in
Seattle in June 2014.
At the direction of the three member Commission, Port
leadership was to serve as a catalyst for economic development in the state, region and locally. Prior to this transition,
the Port focused its operations more internally, looking at
return on investment and its three lines of business.
This very purposeful shift toward focusing on the economic
needs of the community is grounded in setting a strategic
direction and assigning metrics to know what success looks
like. Arguably, the Port has been more successful these past
few years because of this deliberate shift.
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National Marina Day
Thank you to all who came out to discover boating
at the Port of Everett Marina on June 14 for National
Marina Day! The event featured live music by Chance
McKinney, a boat show, kids activities, paddleboard
tutorials, boat rides and more! A big thank you to our
event sponsors for making the day a success, despite
the rain.
Wayfinding Signage Complete
New signage has been installed throughout the entire
marina district (now called Waterfront Place) located
between 10th and 18th Streets and W. Marine View
Drive. This comprehensive project included renaming
marina basins, establishing a color-coding system, redesignating all docks and installing 470 signs.
Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment
The Port of Everett is requesting a public hearing
before the Everett Hearing Examiner to permanently
place the gantry cranes at Pacific Terminal. The cranes
have been in operation since 2005, and have allowed
the Port to sign seven shipping lines and support more
than 34,000 trade-related jobs.
Financial News
• 17th Consecutive Clean Audit: We are happy to
report that the Port of Everett has received its 17th
consecutive clean audit by the Washington State
Auditors Office. The accountability audit focused
on the Port’s industrial development corporation,
moorage collection and payroll.
• Port Adopts Financial Guidelines: The Port Commission has adopted financial guidelines to help
focus the financial outlook and provide performance benchmarks.
• 2015 Budget Schedule: Early stages of the Port’s
2015 operating and capital budget planning process are underway. Below is a look at the anticipated 2015 budget schedule. Check the Port’s
website for updates.
• August: Capital budget preview
• September: Consolidated capital &
operating budget
• October: Budget deliberations, public
hearings on the tax levy and budget
adoption
Port Staff: New Faces & Promotions
Business Development: As of July 1, the Port’s Chief
of Business Development, Terrie Battuello, assumed
the oversight of Marina operations so the Chief of
Operations, Carl Wollebek, can focus on the growing
Seaport activities.
Real Estate: Taylor Nuccitelli was hired as the Port’s
Property Manager in March to manage the Port’s
growing tenant base.
Public Affairs: In April, Catherine Soper was promoted
to the new position of Public Affairs Specialist to manage primarily the Port’s digital communications and
publications.
Administration: Kristelle Hezel was promoted from
office receptionist to providing administrative support
for the growing real estate division. With the shifts
in staffing, the Port backfilled positions with the new
hires of Emily Hammer and Melissa Thovson.
Security: In May, the Port hired on two new part-time
staffers, Darren Davis and Paul Carrozzo, to support
security operations at the Port’s Marina and Seaport.
Marina: Beth Schmidt was promoted to Marina Credit
Control Specialist in June with the retirement of Karen
Bukis and Shanna Harwood moved up to coordinate
Travelift operations, a role that Beth previously held.
IT: In July, the Port hired Ryan Johnson to provide IT/
desktop support for all departments.
DEVELOPING Future Leaders
Eager helpers joined the Port of Everett’s workforce
on April 24 for “Take your Daughters and Sons to
Work Day.”
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On this nationally recognized day, eight children
joined their parents for a day on the job to learn
about the Port and its various organizational roles
and responsibilities.
SAYING FAREWELL to Karen Bukis
Karen Bukis, the Marina Credit Control
Specialist for the past 31 years will retire
in July.
Karen’s pragmatic environmentalism
guided the Port toward sustainability over
the past three decades, helping organize
the recycling program as well as assisting
Bukis began her career at the Port in 1983
in organizing the annual Marina Cleanup.
and was promoted to the marina office
lead several years ago. She has seen the
Her uniquely patient and kind presence
Port through building changes, economic allowed her to be both good at collections
influxes and dozens of slip expansions.
and also well-liked. She will be greatly
missed by both staff and customers.
RETIRED COASTIE GIVES BACK...
It was a warm summer day in 1988 in the Pacific Northwest, when Petty Officer Ed Madura heard the Search
and Rescue alarm sound at Coast Guard Air Station
Port Angeles, “a diver in distress.”
His crew quickly got the rescue boat underway responding to the scene, which lay just outside the
gate to the base. They began administering CPR and
continued until the paramedics arrived. It wasn’t until
the diver was being loaded into the ambulance that
Madura realized, he was giving chest compressions to
his best friend.
The father of six little girls, with a son on the way, died
at the hospital. The cause of the diving incident was
never fully determined, but one thing was for sure —
the incident had a profound effect on Madura. Years
later, Madura determined he wanted to give other first
responders something he didn’t get after that incident
— support.
“No one understands the trauma and emotional stress
of responding to an emergency situation better than
another first responder,” Madura said. “The CISM team
helps first responders cope with the emotional and
physical stress following an incident.”
A part of the CISM team since 2006, Madura has never
seen anything like he saw on his most recent disaster
response — the Oso Landslide.
Madura, like hundreds
of other volunteers,
was not directly involved in sifting through the mud
in the rescue and recovery efforts, but supported and
continues to support those who did.
“I have responded to a lot of disasters during my career (Hurricane Katrina and Mount St. Helens to name
a few); but the complete sense of shock and disbelief
was very evident,” Madura said. “Unlike a hurricane
with some warning, the people of Oso just didn’t see it
coming.”
After the devastating slide occurred, Madura, along
with many in the County’s CISM team stood close by,
listened and provided resources for coping with critical incident stress to those helping in the rescue and
recovery effort. They coordinated their efforts with the
host of others that worked with the victim’s friends
and families, which in this case, blended together.
“Some of the first responders were also victims of the
slide,” he said. “This was a somewhat unique situation
that emerged from this small community, and makes
the long-term effects from this disaster more
pronounced.”
In loving memory of those who lost
their lives in Oso - March 22, 2014
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Fast forward almost 30 years, Madura is now retired
from the U.S. Coast Guard, but works full time as
the Port of Everett’s Director of Security. After being
stationed at 13 different Coast Guard units around
the country during his 30 years in the Coast Guard,
he decided to call the Puget Sound home. In his spare
time, Madura volunteers with his church, the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Boy Scouts of America, the
Civil Air Patrol, Washington State Aviation Search and
Rescue, the American Red Cross as an instructor and
the Snohomish County Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team.
The slide occurred
30-miles east of the
Port of Everett in the
small logging community of Oso on March
22, 2014. The land
slide broke loose at
10:47 a.m. on Saturday morning, and
claimed the lives of 43
people, one of whom
still remains lost in the
debris.
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