The tenth annual report prepared by Research Services on the fee revenue and expenditures related to prostitution and the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
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Planning and Predesign Capital Equity Program
The Planning and Predesign Capital Equity Program (PPCEP) funds planning and predesign activities for capital projects.
Commerce has many programs that fund the construction of capital projects and capital projects require planning and predesign activities prior to any award being made. Planning and predesign activities are often a barrier for smaller community-based organizations and tribes. The Planning and Predesign Capital Equity Program (PPCEP) provides grants and technical assistance to smaller organizations and tribes who serve underserved communities.
Three Program Parts
- PPCEP Community Partners. Community Partners serve as consultants to Commerce’s PPCEP overall, help draft the Request for Proposal for the Technical Assistance Consultants and Request for Applications for the Community Based Organizations. Community Partners will also facilitate conversations with People with Lived Experiences in underserved communities to identify facilities needed.
- Planning and Predesign Technical Assistance Consultants (TAC). TACs will provide a wide array of technical assistance directly to Community Based Organizations in the planning and predesign phases of capital projects. Perspective consultants are encouraged to exhibit cultural humility when working with Community Based Organizations that serve underserved communities. $1 million of PPCEP has been made available through the Affordable Housing Preconstruction Technical Assistance Services RFP.
- Planning and Predesign Grants for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). CBOs have a vision of a capital project and will be pursuing at least one Commerce capital funding opportunity by June 30, 2025.
Capital Programs
- Apple Health & Homes Multifamily Housing
- Building Communities Fund (BCF)
- Building for the Arts (BFA)
- Behavioral Health Facilities (BHF)
- Early Learning Facilities (ELF)
- HOME rental Development Program
- Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
- Housing Preservation Program
- National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF)
For More Information Contact:
Alice Zillah, Program Manager
School directors’ compensation study (PDF)
The legislature tasked the Dept of Commerce through Section 129(169) of Senate Bill 5693, Laws of 2022, to determine what changes in statute or practice would be necessary to align provisions governing school director compensation with those governing the compensation of other elected officials with comparable duties and responsibilities.
Increasing access to forensic nurse examiner training (PDF)
A forensic nurse examiner (FNE) is a Registered or Advanced Practice Nurse with specialty training to provide specialized care to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and/or nonfatal strangulation. The Legislature’s 2021 bill to support victims of nonfatal strangulation (Chapter 269, Laws of 2021 (SSB 5183), Section 3 (3)) directed the Department of Commerce’s Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) to “develop strategies to make [FNE] training available to nurses in all regions…”.
Community Reinvestment Account Plan Development
The Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Office of Equity and community partners, is responsible for building a plan by July 2023 to describe how funds will be invested to address racial, economic, and social disparities in communities across the state created by the historical design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession. These dollars will be distributed by Commerce as $100 million in fiscal year 2024 and $100 million in fiscal year 2025 (proviso).
Community Reinvestment Project
In 2022, the Legislature created the Community Reinvestment Account, setting aside $200 million in general funds to be put toward addressing racial, economic, and social disparities in Washington communities disproportionately harmed by the historical design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession (the war on drugs). At the same time, the Legislature directed Commerce to develop a Community Reinvestment Plan to guide the investment of funds over four program areas: economic development, civil and criminal legal assistance, community-based violence intervention and prevention services, and reentry services.
Over the last year, Commerce has collaborated with the state Office of Equity and our contractor the Harriet Tubman Foundation (HTFFSP) to develop the Community Reinvestment Plan laying out detailed recommendations for how Commerce will invest these funds over the next two years. The recommendations in the Plan are supported by quantitative data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts of the war on drugs, and by qualitative data reflecting unprecedented engagement and outreach with community and impacted individuals.
The Community Reinvestment Plan Report (PDF)
The Community Reinvestment Plan recommends Commerce distribute the $200 million to community through more than 17 individual grant programs in the four program areas. Subject matter experts will manage the grant programs across several Commerce divisions and in other state agencies.
We are working on build out for a Community Reinvestment website and mailing lists to communicate information about our formal opportunities for ongoing community engagements, access to the funds we are charged with investing, and accurate and real time information about the outcomes of the fund distribution. Consistent with the recommendations in the Plan, we are building an implementation structure that incorporates continuous opportunity for input and community voice. We will have platforms and systems to hold us accountable and true to the research and recommendations reflected in the Plan.
If you’re interested in applying for future open grants, or being a part of the project, please sign up on our listserv for the most updated information, ways to engage in co-creation, and funding opportunities.
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Transition to Program Updates and Engagement
- *NEW* CRP Fact Sheet 9/15/2023 (PDF)
- *NEW* CRP Fact Sheet Full Version 11/2/2023 (PDF)
- August 2022 Update (PDF)
- Click here to view updated webpage information.
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Commerce wants to ensure that those who were participants in this research project are invited to future co-creation opportunities, RFP updates, and more.
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For More Information Contact:
Cristi Devers
Community Reinvestment Plan Co-Lead Cristi.Devers@commerce.wa.gov
Sherina James
Community Reinvestment Plan Co-Lead Sherina.James@commerce.wa.gov
Announcements
The Financial Coaching and Mentorship Grant Opportunity Opens
October 27, 2023
Application due date is December 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The Financial Coaching and Mentorship Project will provide $10 million in grants for community organizations and financial institutions to…
Engaging the Public
December 12, 2022
The last two months have seen so much progress in the Community Reinvestment Plan. This progress will be highlighted in the Interim Legislative Report (published and shared here by the…
CRP Project Consultant
September 21, 2022
The Department of Commerce is excited to announce it has finalized a contract for the Harriet Tubman Foundation for Safe Passage to manage the Community Reinvestment Account Plan! HTFFSP has…
Hanford Healthy Energy Workers – Healthcare Needs Assessment and Recommendations
To address requirements as detailed in the 2020 ESSB 6168.127(83), the Washington State Department of Commerce convened the Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board and provided its final report to the legislature regarding health care needs for workers at Hanford.
What did the Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board accomplish?
The Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board conducted an unmet health care needs assessment for Hanford workers and developed recommendations on how these health care needs can be met. The board reviewed studies on how to prevent worker exposure, summarized existing results and recommendations, developed key indicators of progress in meeting unmet health care needs, and identified the health surveillance systems in use at the Hanford site. The board submitted its report to the legislature on June 1, 2021, documenting recommendations on meeting health care needs, progress on meeting key indicators, and recommendations for the establishment of new health surveillance systems at Hanford.
Highlights of this work include:
- A survey of current and former Hanford workers with more than 1600 respondents in the Tri-Cities area.
- Recommendations for next steps in addressing the unique health needs of the Hanford workforce.
- A review of previous studies related to worker exposure with summary-level results and recommendations and key indicators of progress where applicable.
- An inventory of the health surveillance systems currently in use at the Hanford site.
Who served on the Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board?
The Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board consisted of members representing the following organizations:
– Department of Health
– Labor and Industries
– UW’s Department of Environmental & Occupation Health Sciences
– Harborview Medical Center
– Washington State building and construction trades council
– Central Washington Building Trades Council
– Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC)
– UA Local 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters
What did the legislature authorize the Hanford Healthy Energy Workers Board to do?
(2020 ESSB 6168.127(83) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 is provided solely for the formation of a healthy energy workers board. The board must conduct an unmet health care needs assessment for Hanford workers and develop recommendations on how these health care needs can be met. The board must also review studies on how to prevent worker exposure, summarize existing results and recommendations, develop key indicators of progress in meeting unmet health care needs, and catalogue the health surveillance systems in use at the Hanford site. The workers board must submit a report to the legislature by June 1, 2021, documenting recommendations on meeting health care needs, progress on meeting key indicators, and, if necessary, recommendations for the establishment of new health surveillance systems at Hanford.
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When Will the Hanford Health Energy Workers Board Meet?
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2021 Nontraditional Workers Study (PDF)
Research Services’ 2021 report on nontraditional workers made several key findings about the challenges that hamper interactions between state agencies and these workers, including occupational and industry conditions, cultural and geographical factors, and the worsening of existing disparities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-Term Care Ombuds Program Funding Model Recommendations (PDF)
In 2020, in response to a legislative directive, Research Services produced a report containing recommendations on a sustainable, transparent, and reactive funding model for the operation of Washington’s existing Long-Term Care Ombuds Program.
Washington’s Green Economy Working Group Final Report (PDF)
The 2020 Green Economy Working Group final report presents “44 recommendations and opportunities that hold strong potential to grow the state’s economy while addressing environmental challenges,” the outcome of extended collaboration that leveraged the broad expertise of a wide variety of stakeholders.
Interbay Public Development Advisory Board Committee
In 2018, under enacted SSB 6095, Section 1004 (10), the Department of Commerce was tasked by the Legislature to explore potential future uses of the Interbay Property located in Seattle’s Ballard-Interbay manufacturing industrial center that was being used as a readiness center by the Washington National Guard (Guard).
The Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee’s Recommendations and Implementation Plan
The Governor and Legislature appointed members of the Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee to advise and help identify potential future uses of the state-owned site. Assuming the Guard is able to relocate, the Advisory Committee will help guide the redevelopment process with the goal of recommending a use that maximizes public benefit.
The Committee met over the course of a year to examine the conditions required for the National Guard to relocate and examined in detail many different redevelopment concepts for the property once they have completely relocated. The Committee considered a wide range of redevelopment uses and made recommendations regarding implementation strategies for the future.
The report and all of the supporting technical appendices are provided here for public review.
The Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee’s Recommendations and Implementation Plan
Technical Appendices
Appendix A: Senate Bill 6095.1004 (10)
Appendix B: Location Map
Appendix C: Property Map
Appendix D: Guiding Principles
Appendix E: Project Timeline
Appendix F: Advisory Committee Communications Report
Appendix G: Military Relocation Report
Appendix H: Existing Conditions Summary Table
Appendix I: Current Use of the Property
Appendix J: Adjoining Land Uses Map
Appendix K: Land Use and Regulatory Existing Conditions
Appendix L: Real Estate Market Existing Conditions
Appendix M: Transportation Existing Conditions
Appendix N: Infrastructure Existing Conditions
Appendix O: Geotechnical Existing Conditions
Appendix P: Cultural Resources Report
Appendix Q: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix R: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix S: Opportunities and Constraints Map
Appendix T: Evaluation of Ownership Options
Appendix U: Evaluation of Redevelopment Concepts
Appendix V: Industrial with Residential Development Case Studies
Appendix W: Redevelopment Concepts
Appendix X: Redevelopment Concepts Assumptions
Appendix Y: Financial Evaluation
Appendix Z: Infrastructure Cost Evaluation
Appendix AA: Structural Cost Evaluation
Appendix BB: Economic Impacts
Appendix CC: Transportation Impacts
Appendix DD: Tradeoff Summary Table
Appendix EE: Committee Member Correspondence
Where is the National Guard currently located and why do they need to relocate their operations?
The current armory site for the Washington National Guard was built in 1974 and today the facility is insufficient and does not meet current National Guard Readiness Center requirements for mission support. More than 600 personnel are based at the site with weekend mobilization requiring the deployment of large military equipment into and out of the city. Furthermore, most guardsmen and guardswomen stationed at the site reside farther outside the city, making transportation and congestion issues an increasing concern.
What are the Next Steps?
The Department of Commerce is honored to have been asked to convene the Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee. The recommendations put forth in our November 2019 report to the legislature reflect the committee’s work based on a wide array of meetings, community events, and discussions with experts, community members, and interested parties.
At this point, Commerce’s role in this legislative request is concluded. Any further questions should be directed to the state legislature.
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Who Served on the Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee?
- Representative Gael Tarleton, Washington State House of Representatives
- Senator David Frockt, Washington State Senate
- The Honorable Gary Locke, former Washington State Governor, former US Secretary of Commerce, former US Ambassador to China
- Brian Lloyd, Vice President, Beacon Development
- Doris Koo, Community Development and Affordable Housing Expert
- Colonel Adam Iwaszuk, Construction Facilities Management Officer, Washington Army National Guard
- Commissioner Courtney Gregoire, Port of Seattle Commission