Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-289   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Presented
File created: 4/29/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
On agenda: 5/5/2026 Final action: 5/5/2026
Title: Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Delivery Method for the Teen Community Center Project
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Recommendation

TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Public Works

Aaron Bert

425-556-2786

Parks

Loreen Hamilton

425-556-2336

 

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Public Works

Shailee Jain

Senior Engineer

Public Works

Eric Dawson

Capital Supervisor

Public Works

Steve Gibbs

Capital Division Manager

Public Works

Brandon Buehler

Acting Deputy Public Works Director

 

TITLE:

title

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Delivery Method for the Teen Community Center Project

 

 

recommendation

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Public Works is providing an informational update on the selection of the PDB capital delivery method for the Teen Community Center Project. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss why the PDB method has been selected for this project, highlight where we currently are in that process, and gather feedback or address any questions.

 

 

  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

None

                     Required:

Council Action AM No 25-184:

Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy”

                     Council Request:

None

                     Other Key Facts:

None

 

 

OUTCOMES:

The use of PDB will allow a collaborative Validation phase where scope, budget, and community priorities will be refined together in real time. This approach will improve cost transparency, reduce rework, and accelerate overall project delivery.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

Community engagement will be a key part of the project moving forward. An engagement plan will be developed as part of the project.

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

N/A

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

N/A

 

Budget Priority:

N/A

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

N/A

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

The Teen Community Center Project has been discussed with Council in several meetings. However, the tables below have been left blank because PDB for the Teen Community Center project is being brought to the Council for the first time. The memorandum, included as Attachment A, was circulated to Council via email on April 22, 2026.

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

 

 

 

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

See Attachment A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A:  Recommendation to Pivot to Progressive Design-Build for Teen Community Center Project