For over a year, the city budgeted to spend just over $1 million to make the necessary upgrades to West Seattle Stadium. Suddenly the money is gone. Where did it go?
Now the city claims that the stadium needs $4 million in renovations or it will have to close. What is the $3 million differnce? My guess is that the $4 million includes the cost of replacing the grass with field turf and other upgrades that are not "necessary" to keep the stadium open.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Where did the money go?
http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0712adoptedcip/dpr_projects.pdf
West Seattle Stadium Renovation
BCL/Program Name: Ballfields/Athletic Courts/Play Areas
BCL/Program Code: K72445
Project Type: Rehabilitation or Restoration
Start Date: 3rd Quarter 2007
End Date: 1st Quarter 2009
Project ID: K732330
Location: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Neighborhood District: Delridge
Neighborhood Plan: Not in a Neighborhood Plan
Neighborhood Plan Matrix: N/A
Urban Village: Not in an Urban Village
This project makes various improvements to West Seattle Stadium including renovating the comfort station located
under the north stands, improving ADA accessibility, repairing the perimeter fence, and renovating the walkway and
stairs on the west end of the north stands. These improvements extend the useful life of these facilities and improve ADA
accessibility to the stands and the comfort station. Operations and maintenance costs will be requested in future budget
processes.
This part comes from a chart that doesn't copy and paste well, so it's best to click the link and see the original (search for
West Seattle Stadium)
Revenue Sources
Real Estate Excise Tax II
2007: 250
2008: 845
Total: 1,095
Fund Appropriations/Allocations
Cumulative Reserve Subfund - REET II Subaccount
(same numbers as above)
Dollar amounts are in thousands.
The 2008-2013 CIP ( http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0813adoptedcip/dpr_projects.pdf ) has the same item. All information is the same except the end date is moved from 1st quarter 2009 to 4th quarter 2008.
The project then disappears from the 2009-2014 CIP.
West Seattle Stadium Renovation
BCL/Program Name: Ballfields/Athletic Courts/Play Areas
BCL/Program Code: K72445
Project Type: Rehabilitation or Restoration
Start Date: 3rd Quarter 2007
End Date: 1st Quarter 2009
Project ID: K732330
Location: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Neighborhood District: Delridge
Neighborhood Plan: Not in a Neighborhood Plan
Neighborhood Plan Matrix: N/A
Urban Village: Not in an Urban Village
This project makes various improvements to West Seattle Stadium including renovating the comfort station located
under the north stands, improving ADA accessibility, repairing the perimeter fence, and renovating the walkway and
stairs on the west end of the north stands. These improvements extend the useful life of these facilities and improve ADA
accessibility to the stands and the comfort station. Operations and maintenance costs will be requested in future budget
processes.
This part comes from a chart that doesn't copy and paste well, so it's best to click the link and see the original (search for
West Seattle Stadium)
Revenue Sources
Real Estate Excise Tax II
2007: 250
2008: 845
Total: 1,095
Fund Appropriations/Allocations
Cumulative Reserve Subfund - REET II Subaccount
(same numbers as above)
Dollar amounts are in thousands.
The 2008-2013 CIP ( http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0813adoptedcip/dpr_projects.pdf ) has the same item. All information is the same except the end date is moved from 1st quarter 2009 to 4th quarter 2008.
The project then disappears from the 2009-2014 CIP.
Renovations to West Seattle Stadium in the past 15 years
I am sure this is not a complete list, but here are a few I found.
From 1993:
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19930430&slug=1698773
West Seattle Stadium will be closed for a year while the existing sod and soil is removed and grass is reseeded on a durable sand-based structure, the Parks Department says.
The stadium will reopen for the fall 1994 football season.
"The existing field composition was inadequate to the demands of last fall's approximately 170 games of high school, junior tackle, junior flag and adult flag football games," said Gavin Layton, a Parks Department spokesman.
Games that normally would be scheduled at West Seattle Stadium will be rescheduled at various West Seattle playfields or Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, Layton said.
The department estimates the project will cost $25,000.
Until the new turf is established, keep off the grass, says the Parks Department.
http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0510proposedcip/05-10_Proposed_CIP_DPR_Project_Detail.pdf
West Seattle Stadium - Improvements
BCL Name: 2000 Parks Levy - Playfields and Facilities
BCL Code: K723005
Type: Improved Facility
Project ID: K733141
Start Date: 1st Quarter 2004
End Date: 4th Quarter 2006
Location: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Neighborhood District: Southwest
Neighborhood Plan: Not in a Neighborhood Plan
Urban Village: West Seattle Junction
This project, part of the 2000 Parks Levy, improves West Seattle Stadium for a variety of active uses including track and field.
Proposed Joint Athletic Field Development Program improvements include renovation of existing grandstands, restroom/concession
facility, maintenance facility, new lighting, rubberized track, high jump areas, long/triple jump, pole vault, shot put, javelin
throw, steeple chase, hammer throw, and discus areas. The Department intends to pursue an option that allows for a full complement
of track and field events and retains the Stadium for football use. This is a lighted grass facility. The improvements replace the
lighting and improve the grass as well as develop capacity for new events. The scope of work for this project is to be developed
through a community process, working within the budget identified below and other non-levy fund sources that become available.
Operations and maintenance costs associated with levy projects are to be funded out of levy proceeds through 2008.
The 2006-2011, 2004-2009, and 2003-2008 CIP says the same thing. Does not appear in the 2002-2007 CIP
http://www.atlastrack-tennis.com/news.php
West Seattle Stadium Track Resurface - June 2007
Atlas Track & Tennis recently completed the 1.1 million dollar track renovation project for the City of Seattle's Parks and
Recreation Department at historic West Seattle Stadium. Renovation of the old West Seattle Stadium included removal and disposal of the old surface, sub-base repairs and application of a new 18mm ATLAS SW surface.
Atlas and their sub-contractor, Premier Fields, teamed together to upgrade the entire facility including new long jump pits, steeplechase, pole vault, discus and shot put event areas. New equipment lighting and a water retention pond were also added to the facility to handle the heavy rains that Seattle is known for.
From 1993:
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19930430&slug=1698773
West Seattle Stadium will be closed for a year while the existing sod and soil is removed and grass is reseeded on a durable sand-based structure, the Parks Department says.
The stadium will reopen for the fall 1994 football season.
"The existing field composition was inadequate to the demands of last fall's approximately 170 games of high school, junior tackle, junior flag and adult flag football games," said Gavin Layton, a Parks Department spokesman.
Games that normally would be scheduled at West Seattle Stadium will be rescheduled at various West Seattle playfields or Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, Layton said.
The department estimates the project will cost $25,000.
Until the new turf is established, keep off the grass, says the Parks Department.
http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0510proposedcip/05-10_Proposed_CIP_DPR_Project_Detail.pdf
West Seattle Stadium - Improvements
BCL Name: 2000 Parks Levy - Playfields and Facilities
BCL Code: K723005
Type: Improved Facility
Project ID: K733141
Start Date: 1st Quarter 2004
End Date: 4th Quarter 2006
Location: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Neighborhood District: Southwest
Neighborhood Plan: Not in a Neighborhood Plan
Urban Village: West Seattle Junction
This project, part of the 2000 Parks Levy, improves West Seattle Stadium for a variety of active uses including track and field.
Proposed Joint Athletic Field Development Program improvements include renovation of existing grandstands, restroom/concession
facility, maintenance facility, new lighting, rubberized track, high jump areas, long/triple jump, pole vault, shot put, javelin
throw, steeple chase, hammer throw, and discus areas. The Department intends to pursue an option that allows for a full complement
of track and field events and retains the Stadium for football use. This is a lighted grass facility. The improvements replace the
lighting and improve the grass as well as develop capacity for new events. The scope of work for this project is to be developed
through a community process, working within the budget identified below and other non-levy fund sources that become available.
Operations and maintenance costs associated with levy projects are to be funded out of levy proceeds through 2008.
The 2006-2011, 2004-2009, and 2003-2008 CIP says the same thing. Does not appear in the 2002-2007 CIP
http://www.atlastrack-tennis.com/news.php
West Seattle Stadium Track Resurface - June 2007
Atlas Track & Tennis recently completed the 1.1 million dollar track renovation project for the City of Seattle's Parks and
Recreation Department at historic West Seattle Stadium. Renovation of the old West Seattle Stadium included removal and disposal of the old surface, sub-base repairs and application of a new 18mm ATLAS SW surface.
Atlas and their sub-contractor, Premier Fields, teamed together to upgrade the entire facility including new long jump pits, steeplechase, pole vault, discus and shot put event areas. New equipment lighting and a water retention pond were also added to the facility to handle the heavy rains that Seattle is known for.
How can we find the missing information?
The above scope of work is identified in the Department’s capital asset plan
- How can the public access this capital asset plan?
All I found was the 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Plan which does not mention West Seattle Stadium at all.
- If these repairs to West Seattle Stadium are so urgent, why are they not included in the 2007-2012 CIP? http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0712adoptedcip/dpr_overview.pdf
- The earliest the public had notice of the RFP was fall of 2008. How long has the Parks Department been considering this?
The 2009-2010 Budget Presentation ( http://www.seattle.gov/council/budget/attachments/1007_dpr.pdf ) mentions:
"2010 - West Seattle Stadium Transition (-$34,000)"
- What does this mean?
- How can the public access this capital asset plan?
All I found was the 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Plan which does not mention West Seattle Stadium at all.
- If these repairs to West Seattle Stadium are so urgent, why are they not included in the 2007-2012 CIP? http://www.seattle.gov/financedepartment/0712adoptedcip/dpr_overview.pdf
- The earliest the public had notice of the RFP was fall of 2008. How long has the Parks Department been considering this?
The 2009-2010 Budget Presentation ( http://www.seattle.gov/council/budget/attachments/1007_dpr.pdf ) mentions:
"2010 - West Seattle Stadium Transition (-$34,000)"
- What does this mean?
Does West Seattle Stadium really require $4 million in renovations?
The RFP draft and related documents are incredibly vague. Here are some questions that have floated through my head as I ponder this issue:
It is, however, an aging facility with many structural and support systems nearing the end of their useful life.
- How was this determined? When is it estimated that each specific structure within the stadium will expire?
The north stand and its bleachers, locker rooms, restrooms, fire sprinkler system, the existing field and other structures are currently non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other building codes and require major upgrades and renovation.
- This is only a partially true statement. The implication here is that none of the facility is non-ADA compliant. We already know that at least some of the bathrooms in the facility ARE ADA compliant, it says so on the Parks website!
- How many bathrooms in the facility are ADA compliant and how many are not?
- How can a grass football field be non-ADA compliant? Can you name any code that the field fails to meet?
- What “other structures” do not meet ADA or other codes? What codes do they fail to meet?
- Is the south stand and its restrooms ADA compliant?
- Have there been any complaints by any member of the public or organization about lack of ADA compliance? Have there been any lawsuits filed? Have any lawsuits been threatened to be filed?
- What “other building codes” are not up to date? What is the consequence of failing to meet those codes? Is there a specific deadline they have to be met by?
a. North Grandstand:
• New Bleachers with a capacity seating that will include seating
that is ADA accessible.
- What does “a capacity seating” mean? How much of the seating needs to be ADA accessible?
• Locker Room. Upgrade, including new HVAC.
- What specifically needs to be upgraded? Does the current HVAC fail to meet any codes? Why does it need to be upgraded?
• Bathroom Fixtures. Renovate fixtures.
- Do the current bathroom fixtures fail to meet any codes?
• Fire Suppression/ Sprinkler. Renovate to current Fire Code
requirements.
- When was the last time the fire code was updated? How long have the current sprinklers been out of compliance with the fire code?
• Press Box. Replace flooring.
- Why does the flooring need to be replaced?
• Painting. Scrape, caulk, seal and paint exterior surfaces.
- Why do the exterior surfaces need work?
• Concession Building. Complete proposed restrooms.
- Is this necessary to meet any codes?
b. South Bleachers.
- What about the south bleachers needs work?
c. Improving Overall Circulation And Layout.
• Better access is needed between main track area and west area.
• Better circulation for all activities.
• Perimeter Fence. Replace.
- When was the last time the perimeter fence was replaced? What are the current flaws with the existing perimeter fence?
d. Playing Field. Turf replacement.
- Does this mean replacing the grass field with an artificial surface? If the infield will remain a natural grass surface, when is it due for major repairs or renovation?
- Is the cost of replacing a grass infield with an artificial surface included in the $4 million estimate?
Friday, October 24, 2008
Memo to the Board and Draft of RFP
Sorry this is long...
Original documents here: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkboard/briefingWestSeattleStadium102308.pdf
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Park Commissioners
FROM: Charles Ng
DATE: October 8, 2008
SUBJECT: West Seattle Stadium Request for Proposals
Requested Board Action
No Park Board action is requested at the October 23 briefing and public hearing. A
recommendation regarding the proposed Request for Proposals will be requested at the
Board’s November 13th meeting.
Project Description and Background
Parks and Recreations’ West Seattle Stadium, located at 4432 35th Avenue SW, has been
and continues to be a great public resource for the people of Seattle for over 70 years. It
has been home to countless high school football games, track and field meets, and other
public events. It is, however, an aging facility with many structural and support systems
nearing the end of their useful life. The north stand and its bleachers, locker rooms,
restrooms, fire sprinkler system, the existing field and other structures are currently non-
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other building codes and require
major upgrades and renovation. The Department does not currently have funding to
make these improvements and is proposing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek
interested parties that will make improvements, operate, and maintain the stadium,
including the track and field areas. The RFP excludes the existing parking areas outside
the stadium.
RFP Process and Project Description
Interested parties are being asked to submit formal proposals for the development of the
West Seattle Stadium for public use. To ensure the proposed development constitutes a
public use, the development plan will require management oversight and control of the
property and activities by Parks and Recreation. The Department anticipates entering
into a long term agreement with the operator who submits the most acceptable proposal.
The Department will maintain authority to stop or alter the operation of the stadium if the
agreement is breached. The development and operating agreement will require approval
by the Mayor and City Council prior to final execution.
Public Involvement Process
Department staff contacted Department of Neighborhood (DON) Neighborhood
Coordinators and provided a RFP Summary and Prospectus to be distributed to the
Southwest and Delridge Neighborhood Councils for their review and feedback. Staff
also provided the RFP prospectus to historic users of the stadium, including Seattle public
and private schools, and Department sponsored programs. A link on the Park web page
to the RFP prospectus was also provided to the general public. A public hearing
sponsored by the Park Board at the October 23rd meeting is another venue for receiving
public input on the Department’s proposal. The attached prospectus contains the key
elements of the final RFP packet which the Department plans to complete and make
available to interested parties on November 17, 2008. The Park Board is requested to
make a recommendation to the Superintendent at its November 13th meeting. Citizens
can either e-mail their feedback regarding this RFP proposal to the Park Board directly or
attend the October 23 meeting to provide public testimony.
Issues
The central question is whether the Department should proceed with the proposed RFP
process for the development, operation and maintenance of West Seattle Stadium.
Additional issues are presented in the table, below.
Potential issues with
proceeding with RFP Pros Cons
Transferring management,
operation, and development to
the stadium to a non-city
entity resulting in a long term
concession agreement with the
successful respondent
(operator) of the RFP
Reduces city maintenance
costs of managing the facility;
more efficient management by
operator; transfers risks and
liability to operator; making
much needed renovation and
improvements with non-city
resources and which the city
currently does not have.
May be perceived by public as
privatization of public asset,
commercialization of such
asset, and potentially loss of
public access to the stadium.
Public Access and
Programming Contract will be written to
ensure that current usage will
be honored and that there will
be opportunities to continue
city sponsored programs.
Perception that this will result
in loss of public access by
historical users and general
public to the stadium.
Operator managed
improvements Contract written to require
adherence to public works and
park standards; City reviews
and approves funding and
design prior to construction
and final inspection to approve
improvements.
Concerns that shortcuts made
to reduce costs; public works
requirements overlooked; park
standards omitted.
Appropriate outreach and
notification of RFP to solicit
public feedback
RFP prospectus sent to
concerned neighborhood
councils, historic users, and
accessible on Park web page.
Concern that the community is
not properly notified in timely
manner about RFP.
Budget
Only budgeted staff time and some nominal printing/advertising costs are involved to
implement the RFP process.
Schedule
The attached RFP Prospectus includes a comprehensive schedule.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Park Board support the Department’s RFP process at its
November 13th Park Board Meeting.
Additional Information
Attachment A – RFP Summary and Prospectus
Charles Ng: charles.ng@seattle.gov; 684-8001
ATTACHMENT A--RFP Prospectus and Summary
Key terms and requirements
1. Project description and capital investment requirements:
Operator will make improvements to the Stadium estimated to cost at least Four Million
Dollars ($4,000,000) and include, but is not limited to, the following scope of work:
a. North Grandstand:
• New Bleachers with a capacity seating that will include seating
that is ADA accessible.
• Walkways. ADA improvements; renovate stairs & walkways.
• Locker Room. Upgrade, including new HVAC.
• Bathroom Fixtures. Renovate fixtures.
• Fire Suppression/ Sprinkler. Renovate to current Fire Code
requirements.
• Press Box. Replace flooring.
• Painting. Scrape, caulk, seal and paint exterior surfaces.
• Concession Building. Complete proposed restrooms.
b. South Bleachers.
c. Improving Overall Circulation And Layout.
• Better access is needed between main track area and west area.
• Better circulation for all activities.
• Perimeter Fence. Replace.
d. Playing Field. Turf replacement.
The above scope of work is identified in the Department’s capital asset plan. Additional
consideration will be given to the Operator(s) that proposes improvements that are above
and beyond the scope of work noted in this RFP. All improvements must be designed to
Department Standards.
2. Proposed contract terms:
a. Non-City Capital Investment:
• 100% Capital funding provided by Operator to complete the
scope of work, including assurances for covering cost overruns.
• Operator to certify to City, and City to verify that 100% of
construction funds are secured prior to start of construction.
• The Operator is required to expend at least $2,000,000 toward
improvements to the stadium by the end of the fifth year of the
term of the proposed contract.
b. Ownership of Improvements. City will own improvements immediately
once improvements are amortized or upon termination of the agreement.
c. Agreement Term:
• Proposed to be 10 years (can be renegotiated to be commensurate
with level of capital investment and life of building
improvements).
• City reserves right to terminate for default and breach of contract
and other non-compliances.
• City reserves the right to terminate for other municipal purposes
and will repay the portion of any capital improvements not
amortized.
d. Rent:
• Operator is required to propose in its response to the RFP a base
rent to the Department for its use of the stadium that is
comparable to market rent paid to public agencies that own
similar facilities.
e. Utilities:
• Operator is responsible for Leasehold Excise Tax and King
County Surface Water Tax (SWT) or other applicable fees.
• Operator to separately meter and be responsible for all utility
costs.
f. Allowable Rent Offsets—the Department may allow the following
offsets:
• Capital Improvement Costs.
• Programming offered for free of charge, or at substantially
reduced rates, to the general public.
g. Design, Construction and Project Management:
• Operator manages design and construction.
• Operator sponsors public review process.
• Department approves concept design.
• Department subsequently approves final design, construction
management team and schedule prior to commencing
construction.
• Department reserves the right of inspection during construction.
• All work must be approved by Department Engineer prior to start
of use by Operator.
h. Estimated Project Schedule:
• Concept design approval by second quarter 2009.
• Final design approval by 3rd quarter 2009.
• Permit applications submitted by the end of 2009.
• Construction underway by July 2010.
i. Major Maintenance And Ongoing Janitorial / Grounds Maintenance:
• Operator at its sole cost and expense shall maintain the facility in
accordance with Department standards to the sole satisfaction of
the Superintendent.
j. Funding Shortfalls / Liability:
• Operator is responsible for 100% of construction cost overruns
• City retains environmental liability for pre-existing conditions,
but not for any conditions arising from Operator use.
k. City Use:
• Right for City to continue historic uses (see section 3. below).
l. Public Use /Access:
• Operator will ensure park areas adjacent to premises remain free
and clear of obstructions to park use.
m. Parking And Access:
• City will not demolish or block access to existing parking during
park hours.
• Operator will maintain access to parking lot and existing parking
at all times.
• Operator will participate in a joint parking management plan to
be developed with the West Seattle Golf Course – expecting that
certain amount of parking may be assigned for golf course
parking only.
n. Relationship To Golf Course:
• Operator recognizes City’s right to develop, modify and expand
operation of golf course.
o. Prevailing Wages:
• The Operator will be required to pay prevailing wages for capital
improvements, not for operations.
p. Dispute Resolution:
• Parties agree to resolve disputes outside of court if possible.
3. Historic Uses:
Some, but not all, of the current Stadium users include:
• O’Dea High School, Private All Boys School – Approx 500
students. Use is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• Seattle Lutheran High School – Private coed school – Approx
150 students. Use is for track, football and meets (practice &
games).
• Holy Names Academy, Private Catholic college prep, All Girls
School – Approx 650 students. Use is for track and meets
(practice & games)
• Northwest School, coed Private Middle & High College Prep
Day & Boarding School. Use is for track and meets (practice &
games).
• Seattle Academy, coed independent private middle and high
school - Approx 560 students. Use is for track and meets
(practice & games).
• Seattle Preparatory School, a Private coed Jesuit high school.
Use is for football (practice & games).
• Seattle School District, Public City-Wide coed school system.
Use is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• West Seattle High School, Public Seattle coed High School. Use
is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• Citywide Athletics, Parks Department Division. Use is for track,
football and meets (practice & games).
• Pacific Northwest track and Field Association, a group
committed to the development of USA Track and Field. Use is
for track and meets (practice & games).
• Club Northwest, Club involved in the Pacific Northwest running
community, and nationally with USA Track & Field
• Use is for track and meets (practice & games).
• ACA Relay for life, American Cancer Society coordinates runs
to raise money for research and programs. Relay runs to raise
money for research.
• UW – University of Washington. Use is for track and field
events (practice & games).
• Van Asselt CC Youth – Parks Department Community Center.
Use is for track and field events (practice & games).
• Southwest Athletic Club – teaches personal and social
responsibility through sports and health-related activities. Use is
for football (practice and games).
• Seattle Speed Track Club – Their goal is to assist young people
ages 8-18 with a path way to success both athletically and
educationally through the development of their athletic talents.
Use is for track and field events (practice & games).
Continued Access: It is expected that the Operator will accommodate
historic stadium users. The Department welcomes proposals that include
coordination between one or more organizations that currently use the
stadium and that would increase year-round use. Extra consideration and
evaluation scores will be given for proposals that demonstrate that the
Operator will encourage and accommodate ongoing interest in field usage
and activities.
Other uses: The stadium is located in a Single Family Residential Zone
(SF 5000) and as such must adhere to the allowable uses and regulations
included in this zoning. The operator is responsible for applying for and
securing any zoning changes with the City of Seattle for any use that is not
currently authorized in this zoning.
4. Project Design and Capital Investment:
• The successful Operator (“Operator”) selected by the Department
is expected to be responsible for all planning, design, permitting,
construction, operation and maintenance costs relating to the
development as agreed upon with the Department. It is expected
that the Operator will make (fund) the investment necessary to
have a functional stadium with amenities that could include, but
not limited to, concessions operations, locker rooms, seating, new
synthetic turf, track and field areas (more), scoreboard, lighting,
sound system, fencing, landscaping and other improvements that
they deem necessary.
5. Operations and Maintenance:
• Fair market rent may be partially offset by the capital
improvements and maintenance activities that are a Public Benefit
to the extent that the use of the stadium supports the public
mission.
• The operator shall be responsible for all licenses, taxes and
permits.
• The Operator will be responsible for the payment of all water,
sewer, electrical and refuse removal charges and expenses.
• The Department has programs within separate areas of the Stadium
and will provide structural insurance for the entire Stadium. The
Operator will provide liability insurance and insurance for its
personal property within the Stadium. The West Seattle
Sportsman’s Club is an authorized tenant under contract by the
Department and is located below the South stadium seating area
and has its own liability insurance coverage for its authorized
Premises.
• There is restrictions on exterior signage, directional signage within
the park and aesthetic considerations that apply to the exterior of
the Stadium. Proposals should clearly set forth the exterior
signage package as part of the proposal. The proposed signage
must respect the historic nature of the Stadium and be consistent
with the base zoning (SF 5000) sign standards. The Operator will
install and maintain any signs that it installs to the satisfaction of
the Department.
• The Operator will be responsible for major maintenance, including
the exterior and the structural elements of the Stadium. The
Operator will provide routine maintenance and preventative
maintenance for all Stadium components such as painting,
plumbing, fixtures, fencing, lighting, scoreboard, the new turf,
track and field fixtures, electrical and HVAC that are part of the
Stadium development and operation, and maintain the grounds.
The Department will maintain existing parking lot and driveways.
PROPOSED WEST SEATTLE STADIUM OPERATOR
RFP SCHEDULE
The Department’s proposed schedule for review of the proposals and final selection of a
West Seattle Stadium Operator is as follows:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Oct 3, 2008 Complete Draft of RFP Packet
Oct 8, 2008 Meeting with Community Councils, W. District Council and W.
Seattle High School with Prospectus -
request any feedback by Oct 17th. The public can also provide
feedback via Park Board process
October 23, 2008 Park Board Briefing and Public Hearing
Oct 29, 2008 Publish Ad in news media locally
Nov 13, 2008 Park Board discussion and recommendation to Superintendent
Nov 17 2008 Final RFP Packages available for pick up or mailed out to potential
proposers and interested parties
Nov 21, 2008 Deadline for written questions to the Dept. from proposers
Dec 2, 2008 Deadline for Dept. responses to proposers questions
Dec 9, 2008 RFP Submittal Deadline
Dec 11-12 Evaluation Panel reviews and scores proposals
Dec 18, 2008 Oral interviews – Optional by Department
Jan 5, 2009 Recommendation to Supt of successful proposer
Jan. 16, 2009 Superintendent decision, successful proposer notified
Feb 2009 Agreement negotiation
Feb. 2009 Law Dept. and Dept. of Finance review of Agreement/Legislation
Mar 2009 Proposed Ordinance is submitted to the City Council
April 2009 Agreement commencement date
Original documents here: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkboard/briefingWestSeattleStadium102308.pdf
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Park Commissioners
FROM: Charles Ng
DATE: October 8, 2008
SUBJECT: West Seattle Stadium Request for Proposals
Requested Board Action
No Park Board action is requested at the October 23 briefing and public hearing. A
recommendation regarding the proposed Request for Proposals will be requested at the
Board’s November 13th meeting.
Project Description and Background
Parks and Recreations’ West Seattle Stadium, located at 4432 35th Avenue SW, has been
and continues to be a great public resource for the people of Seattle for over 70 years. It
has been home to countless high school football games, track and field meets, and other
public events. It is, however, an aging facility with many structural and support systems
nearing the end of their useful life. The north stand and its bleachers, locker rooms,
restrooms, fire sprinkler system, the existing field and other structures are currently non-
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other building codes and require
major upgrades and renovation. The Department does not currently have funding to
make these improvements and is proposing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek
interested parties that will make improvements, operate, and maintain the stadium,
including the track and field areas. The RFP excludes the existing parking areas outside
the stadium.
RFP Process and Project Description
Interested parties are being asked to submit formal proposals for the development of the
West Seattle Stadium for public use. To ensure the proposed development constitutes a
public use, the development plan will require management oversight and control of the
property and activities by Parks and Recreation. The Department anticipates entering
into a long term agreement with the operator who submits the most acceptable proposal.
The Department will maintain authority to stop or alter the operation of the stadium if the
agreement is breached. The development and operating agreement will require approval
by the Mayor and City Council prior to final execution.
Public Involvement Process
Department staff contacted Department of Neighborhood (DON) Neighborhood
Coordinators and provided a RFP Summary and Prospectus to be distributed to the
Southwest and Delridge Neighborhood Councils for their review and feedback. Staff
also provided the RFP prospectus to historic users of the stadium, including Seattle public
and private schools, and Department sponsored programs. A link on the Park web page
to the RFP prospectus was also provided to the general public. A public hearing
sponsored by the Park Board at the October 23rd meeting is another venue for receiving
public input on the Department’s proposal. The attached prospectus contains the key
elements of the final RFP packet which the Department plans to complete and make
available to interested parties on November 17, 2008. The Park Board is requested to
make a recommendation to the Superintendent at its November 13th meeting. Citizens
can either e-mail their feedback regarding this RFP proposal to the Park Board directly or
attend the October 23 meeting to provide public testimony.
Issues
The central question is whether the Department should proceed with the proposed RFP
process for the development, operation and maintenance of West Seattle Stadium.
Additional issues are presented in the table, below.
Potential issues with
proceeding with RFP Pros Cons
Transferring management,
operation, and development to
the stadium to a non-city
entity resulting in a long term
concession agreement with the
successful respondent
(operator) of the RFP
Reduces city maintenance
costs of managing the facility;
more efficient management by
operator; transfers risks and
liability to operator; making
much needed renovation and
improvements with non-city
resources and which the city
currently does not have.
May be perceived by public as
privatization of public asset,
commercialization of such
asset, and potentially loss of
public access to the stadium.
Public Access and
Programming Contract will be written to
ensure that current usage will
be honored and that there will
be opportunities to continue
city sponsored programs.
Perception that this will result
in loss of public access by
historical users and general
public to the stadium.
Operator managed
improvements Contract written to require
adherence to public works and
park standards; City reviews
and approves funding and
design prior to construction
and final inspection to approve
improvements.
Concerns that shortcuts made
to reduce costs; public works
requirements overlooked; park
standards omitted.
Appropriate outreach and
notification of RFP to solicit
public feedback
RFP prospectus sent to
concerned neighborhood
councils, historic users, and
accessible on Park web page.
Concern that the community is
not properly notified in timely
manner about RFP.
Budget
Only budgeted staff time and some nominal printing/advertising costs are involved to
implement the RFP process.
Schedule
The attached RFP Prospectus includes a comprehensive schedule.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Park Board support the Department’s RFP process at its
November 13th Park Board Meeting.
Additional Information
Attachment A – RFP Summary and Prospectus
Charles Ng: charles.ng@seattle.gov; 684-8001
ATTACHMENT A--RFP Prospectus and Summary
Key terms and requirements
1. Project description and capital investment requirements:
Operator will make improvements to the Stadium estimated to cost at least Four Million
Dollars ($4,000,000) and include, but is not limited to, the following scope of work:
a. North Grandstand:
• New Bleachers with a capacity seating that will include seating
that is ADA accessible.
• Walkways. ADA improvements; renovate stairs & walkways.
• Locker Room. Upgrade, including new HVAC.
• Bathroom Fixtures. Renovate fixtures.
• Fire Suppression/ Sprinkler. Renovate to current Fire Code
requirements.
• Press Box. Replace flooring.
• Painting. Scrape, caulk, seal and paint exterior surfaces.
• Concession Building. Complete proposed restrooms.
b. South Bleachers.
c. Improving Overall Circulation And Layout.
• Better access is needed between main track area and west area.
• Better circulation for all activities.
• Perimeter Fence. Replace.
d. Playing Field. Turf replacement.
The above scope of work is identified in the Department’s capital asset plan. Additional
consideration will be given to the Operator(s) that proposes improvements that are above
and beyond the scope of work noted in this RFP. All improvements must be designed to
Department Standards.
2. Proposed contract terms:
a. Non-City Capital Investment:
• 100% Capital funding provided by Operator to complete the
scope of work, including assurances for covering cost overruns.
• Operator to certify to City, and City to verify that 100% of
construction funds are secured prior to start of construction.
• The Operator is required to expend at least $2,000,000 toward
improvements to the stadium by the end of the fifth year of the
term of the proposed contract.
b. Ownership of Improvements. City will own improvements immediately
once improvements are amortized or upon termination of the agreement.
c. Agreement Term:
• Proposed to be 10 years (can be renegotiated to be commensurate
with level of capital investment and life of building
improvements).
• City reserves right to terminate for default and breach of contract
and other non-compliances.
• City reserves the right to terminate for other municipal purposes
and will repay the portion of any capital improvements not
amortized.
d. Rent:
• Operator is required to propose in its response to the RFP a base
rent to the Department for its use of the stadium that is
comparable to market rent paid to public agencies that own
similar facilities.
e. Utilities:
• Operator is responsible for Leasehold Excise Tax and King
County Surface Water Tax (SWT) or other applicable fees.
• Operator to separately meter and be responsible for all utility
costs.
f. Allowable Rent Offsets—the Department may allow the following
offsets:
• Capital Improvement Costs.
• Programming offered for free of charge, or at substantially
reduced rates, to the general public.
g. Design, Construction and Project Management:
• Operator manages design and construction.
• Operator sponsors public review process.
• Department approves concept design.
• Department subsequently approves final design, construction
management team and schedule prior to commencing
construction.
• Department reserves the right of inspection during construction.
• All work must be approved by Department Engineer prior to start
of use by Operator.
h. Estimated Project Schedule:
• Concept design approval by second quarter 2009.
• Final design approval by 3rd quarter 2009.
• Permit applications submitted by the end of 2009.
• Construction underway by July 2010.
i. Major Maintenance And Ongoing Janitorial / Grounds Maintenance:
• Operator at its sole cost and expense shall maintain the facility in
accordance with Department standards to the sole satisfaction of
the Superintendent.
j. Funding Shortfalls / Liability:
• Operator is responsible for 100% of construction cost overruns
• City retains environmental liability for pre-existing conditions,
but not for any conditions arising from Operator use.
k. City Use:
• Right for City to continue historic uses (see section 3. below).
l. Public Use /Access:
• Operator will ensure park areas adjacent to premises remain free
and clear of obstructions to park use.
m. Parking And Access:
• City will not demolish or block access to existing parking during
park hours.
• Operator will maintain access to parking lot and existing parking
at all times.
• Operator will participate in a joint parking management plan to
be developed with the West Seattle Golf Course – expecting that
certain amount of parking may be assigned for golf course
parking only.
n. Relationship To Golf Course:
• Operator recognizes City’s right to develop, modify and expand
operation of golf course.
o. Prevailing Wages:
• The Operator will be required to pay prevailing wages for capital
improvements, not for operations.
p. Dispute Resolution:
• Parties agree to resolve disputes outside of court if possible.
3. Historic Uses:
Some, but not all, of the current Stadium users include:
• O’Dea High School, Private All Boys School – Approx 500
students. Use is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• Seattle Lutheran High School – Private coed school – Approx
150 students. Use is for track, football and meets (practice &
games).
• Holy Names Academy, Private Catholic college prep, All Girls
School – Approx 650 students. Use is for track and meets
(practice & games)
• Northwest School, coed Private Middle & High College Prep
Day & Boarding School. Use is for track and meets (practice &
games).
• Seattle Academy, coed independent private middle and high
school - Approx 560 students. Use is for track and meets
(practice & games).
• Seattle Preparatory School, a Private coed Jesuit high school.
Use is for football (practice & games).
• Seattle School District, Public City-Wide coed school system.
Use is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• West Seattle High School, Public Seattle coed High School. Use
is for track, football and meets (practice & games).
• Citywide Athletics, Parks Department Division. Use is for track,
football and meets (practice & games).
• Pacific Northwest track and Field Association, a group
committed to the development of USA Track and Field. Use is
for track and meets (practice & games).
• Club Northwest, Club involved in the Pacific Northwest running
community, and nationally with USA Track & Field
• Use is for track and meets (practice & games).
• ACA Relay for life, American Cancer Society coordinates runs
to raise money for research and programs. Relay runs to raise
money for research.
• UW – University of Washington. Use is for track and field
events (practice & games).
• Van Asselt CC Youth – Parks Department Community Center.
Use is for track and field events (practice & games).
• Southwest Athletic Club – teaches personal and social
responsibility through sports and health-related activities. Use is
for football (practice and games).
• Seattle Speed Track Club – Their goal is to assist young people
ages 8-18 with a path way to success both athletically and
educationally through the development of their athletic talents.
Use is for track and field events (practice & games).
Continued Access: It is expected that the Operator will accommodate
historic stadium users. The Department welcomes proposals that include
coordination between one or more organizations that currently use the
stadium and that would increase year-round use. Extra consideration and
evaluation scores will be given for proposals that demonstrate that the
Operator will encourage and accommodate ongoing interest in field usage
and activities.
Other uses: The stadium is located in a Single Family Residential Zone
(SF 5000) and as such must adhere to the allowable uses and regulations
included in this zoning. The operator is responsible for applying for and
securing any zoning changes with the City of Seattle for any use that is not
currently authorized in this zoning.
4. Project Design and Capital Investment:
• The successful Operator (“Operator”) selected by the Department
is expected to be responsible for all planning, design, permitting,
construction, operation and maintenance costs relating to the
development as agreed upon with the Department. It is expected
that the Operator will make (fund) the investment necessary to
have a functional stadium with amenities that could include, but
not limited to, concessions operations, locker rooms, seating, new
synthetic turf, track and field areas (more), scoreboard, lighting,
sound system, fencing, landscaping and other improvements that
they deem necessary.
5. Operations and Maintenance:
• Fair market rent may be partially offset by the capital
improvements and maintenance activities that are a Public Benefit
to the extent that the use of the stadium supports the public
mission.
• The operator shall be responsible for all licenses, taxes and
permits.
• The Operator will be responsible for the payment of all water,
sewer, electrical and refuse removal charges and expenses.
• The Department has programs within separate areas of the Stadium
and will provide structural insurance for the entire Stadium. The
Operator will provide liability insurance and insurance for its
personal property within the Stadium. The West Seattle
Sportsman’s Club is an authorized tenant under contract by the
Department and is located below the South stadium seating area
and has its own liability insurance coverage for its authorized
Premises.
• There is restrictions on exterior signage, directional signage within
the park and aesthetic considerations that apply to the exterior of
the Stadium. Proposals should clearly set forth the exterior
signage package as part of the proposal. The proposed signage
must respect the historic nature of the Stadium and be consistent
with the base zoning (SF 5000) sign standards. The Operator will
install and maintain any signs that it installs to the satisfaction of
the Department.
• The Operator will be responsible for major maintenance, including
the exterior and the structural elements of the Stadium. The
Operator will provide routine maintenance and preventative
maintenance for all Stadium components such as painting,
plumbing, fixtures, fencing, lighting, scoreboard, the new turf,
track and field fixtures, electrical and HVAC that are part of the
Stadium development and operation, and maintain the grounds.
The Department will maintain existing parking lot and driveways.
PROPOSED WEST SEATTLE STADIUM OPERATOR
RFP SCHEDULE
The Department’s proposed schedule for review of the proposals and final selection of a
West Seattle Stadium Operator is as follows:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Oct 3, 2008 Complete Draft of RFP Packet
Oct 8, 2008 Meeting with Community Councils, W. District Council and W.
Seattle High School with Prospectus -
request any feedback by Oct 17th. The public can also provide
feedback via Park Board process
October 23, 2008 Park Board Briefing and Public Hearing
Oct 29, 2008 Publish Ad in news media locally
Nov 13, 2008 Park Board discussion and recommendation to Superintendent
Nov 17 2008 Final RFP Packages available for pick up or mailed out to potential
proposers and interested parties
Nov 21, 2008 Deadline for written questions to the Dept. from proposers
Dec 2, 2008 Deadline for Dept. responses to proposers questions
Dec 9, 2008 RFP Submittal Deadline
Dec 11-12 Evaluation Panel reviews and scores proposals
Dec 18, 2008 Oral interviews – Optional by Department
Jan 5, 2009 Recommendation to Supt of successful proposer
Jan. 16, 2009 Superintendent decision, successful proposer notified
Feb 2009 Agreement negotiation
Feb. 2009 Law Dept. and Dept. of Finance review of Agreement/Legislation
Mar 2009 Proposed Ordinance is submitted to the City Council
April 2009 Agreement commencement date
West Seattle Stadium a Historic Site?
Apparently the stadium has been surveyed and appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. I checked with both sites and it is not actually listed in either one. I don't know if it was ever nominated for either one.
http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=532826599
http://web1.seattle.gov/dpd/historicalsite/QueryResult.aspx?ID=532826599
Historical Sites
Summary for 4432 35th AVE / Parcel ID 1324039013 / Inv # DPR103
Historic Name: West Seattle Stadium Common Name:
Style: Modern, Other Neighborhood: West Seattle Junction
Built By: Year Built: 1938
Significance
In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places.
In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance.
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed the infrastructure for the West Seattle Stadium in 1938 as part of the project to construct the adjacent West Seattle Golf Course and Recreation Area at Camp Long. The original covered wooden grandstand on the northern side of the field remains however concrete bleachers replaced the open wooden bleachers on the southern side in 1961. The city had acquired the site for the golf course in 1935 from the Puget Mill Company, which had owned the land for more than half a century. After its establishment in 1853, the Puget Mill Company had constructed four major sawmills by 1880 and had acquired over 100,000 acres of timberland in the Puget Sound area, including much of West Seattle. West Seattle first gained fame as the landing point of the Denny Party in 1851, however residential and commercial development was slow to come to the area due to its topography and geographic isolation. This problem was partially solved with the establishment of ferry service from Seattle to the east shore of Duwamish Head in 1888. A trolley car line built on trestles replaced the ferry in 1902, and connected with several streetcar lines, which eventually extended service throughout West Seattle. With improved access, West Seattle developed rapidly and was eventually annexed in 1907. However, the Puget Mill Company continued to retain ownership of this large parcel well after the surrounding areas were platted into homesites. In the summer of 1930, the West Seattle Commercial Club petitioned the City Council for a new municipal golf course in West Seattle, together with an offer of a site at 26th Avenue SW and SW Roxbury Street. Two months earlier, a second municipal golf course had opened for play beyond the northern limits of the city. Jackson Park Golf course opened on May 12, 1930 exactly fifteen years to the day after the first municipal golf course had opened at Jefferson Park on Beacon Hill. Residents of the north end had petitioned the Parks Board to develop a second facility due to the increasing popularity of the game. By the mid-1920s, there were twelve private golf courses in King County but only the one public course at Jefferson Park. The Parks Board initially rejected the idea of a third municipal course, partly due to the opposition from private golf clubs, which were beginning to experience financial difficulties due to the Depression. By 1935, all disputes had been resolved, and the City Council had appropriated $44,100 from the general fund to buy 207 acres from the Puget Mill Company. Conditions on the deed required that the city procure the assistance of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to develop a municipal golf course. Created in 1935, the WPA consolidated and superseded several earlier programs, including the Civil Works Administration (CWA) and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), both of which were established in 1933. In its first six years of existence, the WPA allocated 78% of available funds for projects involved with public works, construction and conservation of natural resources. The remaining 22% of the funds were used for a wide range of community services, including education, recreation and the arts. This was one of the largest projects completed by the WPA for the Parks Department, comprising approximately one-third of the $1.1 million allotted. In October of 1935, H. Chandler Egan of Pebble Beach, California was hired to design the course, a year before he died. The plan developed by January 1936 called for an 18-hole golf course in the level valley area and a recreation area on the wooded slope west of the fairways. This area would feature field archery, horseshoes, softball fields, tennis courts, roller hockey, a pistol range, fish ponds, a swimming pool and field house, a 3,500-seat covered grandstand on each side of a football field, a track, and a parking lot for cars. As early as 1912, there had been plans to build a stadium in West Seattle. Two businessmen, William Pigott and Frank T. Hunter, offered to acquire a site at the northern end of the peninsula and excavate it as necessary if the Parks Department would build a combination amphitheater/stadium for West Seattle. The Olmsted Brothers landscape firm had recommended the site for its magnificent views across Elliott Bay and for the second-growth timber, which enhanced its appearance. The Parks Board initially agreed to fund the project, and excavations proceeded. However, the Parks Department decided the site was not large enough for stadium purposes and did not possess the funds to purchase additional land. Mr. Pigott opposed construction of a ball field with bleachers as a less expensive alternative, and the project was abandoned. When plans developed for the West Seattle Golf Course, stadium supporters saw an opportunity to revive the project. In the interim, the Civic Ballfield, a 35,000-seat venue, had been built in the late 1920s as part of the Civic Auditorium complex on lower Queen Anne Hill. However, this was the only facility of its kind at the time. The overly ambitious golf course and recreation area scheme was well beyond the amount budgeted for golf purposes. However, WPA workers began clearing and grading land for the recreation area once they were done with the fairways. By this time, Parks Board Commissioner Archie Phelps had envisioned a different use for the wooded slope in its natural condition. He thought it would make an excellent camp for the Boy Scouts of West Seattle. Phelps stopped the development of the recreation area and enlisted the support of Superior Court Judge William G. Long in realizing this vision. In 1937, the Parks Board authorized a change in the name to the "West Seattle Golf Course and Recreation Area," and Clark Schurman, a chief guide at Mt. Rainier and Scoutmaster, was chosen to design the camp, including construction of a climbing rock. Initially, there were efforts to include the athletic field facilities as part of the development of Camp Long, however Mr. Schurman and Judge Long successfully opposed these efforts. The planned stadium was then relocated to the northwest corner of the site, where a garbage dump was located. The WPA excavated the slope along the eastern side of 35th Avenue SW in order to provide the fill needed to cover the garbage dump. Once the site was filled and graded, the football field was created within an oval running track initially covered with cinders from Harborview Hospital, and two 800-seat stands were completed. On the northern side of the field, a covered wooden grandstand was constructed with showers and locker rooms located underneath. On the southern side, open wooden bleachers were built. The West Seattle Athletic League played the first football game on the new field in 1938, but a shortage of WPA funding delayed the completion and the official dedication of the West Seattle Stadium until 1939. The golf course opened the following year in May of 1940, but the clubhouse was not completed until 1942. For two year, golfers were forced to use the facilities underneath the stadium. During the later years of the Second World War, the Armed Forces leased a two-acre site, which included the grandstands. The Army used the existing buildings and constructed a number of temporary structures as well. Over the years, the stadium was heavily used for football games, track meets and other local events. By the early 1960s, the south grandstand was badly deteriorated and in need of replacement. The architecture firm of Stoddard & Huggard designed the new concrete bleachers, which seated almost 2000. Completed in 1961, the new structure featured a rifle training range beneath the stands. For most of his career, George W. Stoddard had practiced alone, and had designed large homes, clinics, banks, and apartment houses. Stoddard also designed a number of public structures, including the 1947 Memorial Stadium, the 1950 Aqua Theater at Green Lake Park, and the 1950 south stands at the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium. In 1955, Stoddard went into practice with Francis Huggard, a partnership, which lasted into the early 1960s. Renovated in the early 1970s, the original north grandstand is striking for the simplicity of its design and the beauty of the wood. It is the only remaining wooden grandstand in the city. Both the north and south grandstands are significant for their design and for their associations with the Works Progress Administration and with the development of the West Seattle Stadium.
Appearance
Originally completed in 1938, this facility occupies a large site east of 35th Avenue SW between SW Avalon Way and SW Snoqualmie Street. A wide running track surrounds an athletic field at the center of the site with a covered wooden grandstand on the north side and open concrete bleachers on the south side. Completed in 1961, the concrete bleachers replaced the original wood-frame open bleachers. A large scoreboard is situated at the eastern end of the running track. Originally, a smaller stand of open bleachers lined the western end of the track but has since been removed. Completed in 1938, the wood frame grandstand faces south and has a rectangular plan, which measures 234 feet by 30 feet. Sixteen posts evenly spaced along the length of the stands support the overhanging beams and trusses of the side gable roof. A rustic horizontal wood siding covers the end walls on the east and west elevations as well as the rear wall on the north elevation. A wooden wall clad with vertical board extends along the front of the stands the full length of the principal south elevation and wraps onto the side elevations. Eight aisles separate the stands into seven sections of wooden bleacher seats with a staircase at the center, which leads to double exit doors at the rear of the building. At the bottom of the stairwell, the entrances to the women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the eastern and western walls, respectively. An internal stairwell begins at the rear of the stands and leads to a side gable dormer at the center of the southern roof slope. Locker room facilities are located under the stands and accessed by two single door entrances on the east elevation. The west elevation has an overhead metal door within a large opening at the northern end. Across the field, the open bleachers face north with a rectangular plan, measuring 188 feet by 47 feet. This reinforced concrete structure is smaller than the original wood frame building, which measured 300 feet by 20 feet. Twelve pairs of evenly spaced concrete piers support the poured concrete tiered seating area. Concrete block walls set between the piers enclose the rear south elevation as well as the east and west side elevations situated below the overhanging seating area. A concrete wall lines the rear of the seating area, while railings enclose the other three sides. Six aisles separate the stands into five sections of metal bleacher seats installed on the concrete terraces. Stairs along the east and west elevations provide access to the stands. Two staircases within the stands lead to tunnels with gated exits at the rear of the building. Restroom facilities are located under the stands at the western end of the building. The "Roger Dahl Rifle Training Range" is also located under the stands. A single entrance door to this facility is situated west of center on the south elevation. Both the architecturally distinctive north grandstand and the more utilitarian south bleachers retain excellent physical integrity.
Detail for 4432 35th AVE / Parcel ID 1324039013 / Inv # DPR103
Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Concrete, Vertical - Boards, Wood - Drop siding Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Recreation and Culture - Sports Facility Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Concrete - Poured No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Community Planning/Development, Entertainment/Recreation, Other
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
Sherwood, Don. Seattle Parks Histories, c. 1970-1981, unpublished.
Info about the Stadium from the Parks Page
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=472
West Seattle Stadium
Address: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509
PARK FEATURES
Restrooms
Restrooms (ADA Compliant)
Football
HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE PARK
Acreage: 11.6
Historical Drawing of West Seattle Stadium: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/history/WSeattleStadium.pdf It's too bad parts of it are difficult to read. It does say the floodlights were coin operated!
West Seattle Stadium
Address: 4432 35th Ave. SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509
PARK FEATURES
Restrooms
Restrooms (ADA Compliant)
Football
HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE PARK
Acreage: 11.6
Historical Drawing of West Seattle Stadium: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/history/WSeattleStadium.pdf It's too bad parts of it are difficult to read. It does say the floodlights were coin operated!
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