WaSMAR2105_02.xml Guide to the Seattle Office of Economic Development South Lake Union Records 1998-2001 Seattle Office of Economic Development South Lake Union Records Finding aid prepared by Megan O'Shea and Anne Frantilla Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Seattle Municipal Archives 2011
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-19. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Seattle Municipal Archives Office of Economic Development South Lake Union Records Seattle (Wash.). Office of Economic Development Torgelson, Nathan 2105-02 1.2 cubic feet 3 boxes 1998-2001 Records relating to the sale and development of City-owned parcels in South Lake Union. English .

The Office of Economic Development (OED) was created in 1972 as part of the Department of Community Development to provide information to businesses expanding or relocating in Seattle. Its main efforts consisted of business development and capital investment, business assistance and advisory services, business liaison, special projects, and research.

In 1992 the City Council reorganized the functions of the Department of Community Development and established the Economic Development Transition Project. This project was assigned responsibility to contract for services to manage the City's business loan programs and to develop and recommend a strategy for the City's economic development programs.

OED was reorganized into the Executive Department in 1993. Its assigned functions included coordination of programs and policies related to the support of a diversified economy, livable wage jobs, access to education, job training and self-employment opportunities, and increased capacity for local neighborhood revitalization. OED administered the City's business loan programs, including loans funded by Urban Development Action Grants, the Neighborhood Business Development Loan Program, Washington State Development Loan Funds, the Seattle Small Business Lenders Association, and Community Development Block Grants.

The Office negotiated and administered contracts with organizations engaged in the provision of economic development services. Additional functions included the implementation of Community Development Block Grant contracts, as well as administration of federal, state, and local grants such as Central Seattle Neighborhood Special Purpose Grants, Economic Development Administration Planning Grants, the Southeast Opportunity Fund, and the Southeast Good Neighbor Fund. OED provided staff support to the City's Industrial Development Corporation, which issued industrial revenue bonds to provide low-interest financing for private business investment in Seattle. The Office also assumed responsibility for staffing the Mayor's Small Business Task Force and administering certain contracts. The director was appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.

The South Lake Union Records contain reports, correspondence, and memoranda on the sale and development of City-owned parcels in the South Lake Union neighborhood and background on neighborhood planning efforts. The sale was a result of the South Lake Union Neighborhood Plan, approved by the City Council in 1999. The three objectives of the Plan were to develop South Lake Union Park, improve transportation in the South Lake Union area, and redevelop the City's holdings in the area. The Plan urged the City to encourage redevelopment of its property in a way that would enhance the overall neighborhood and complement the development of the Park. The records document the City's request for proposals for redevelopment of its property and the development of the purchase and sale agreement with City Investors, Inc. (Vulcan Northwest). The neighborhood planning files reflect the work of Nathan Torgelson, Manager of Neighborhood and Community Development at OED. Files also reflect planning for South Lake Union Park and the siting of the Maritime Heritage Center.

Records are open to the public.

[Item and date], South Lake Union Records, Record Series 2105-02. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

 Vulcan Northwest Seattle (Wash.). Office of Economic Development Seattle Seattle (Wash.) South Lake Union (Seattle, Wash.) Economic development--Washington (State)--Seattle Neighborhood planning--Washington (State)--Seattle City planning Neighborhood Plan 2000 English. 1 1 Neighborhood Plan - including approval and adoption matrix 1999-2000 English. 1 2 Neighborhood Plan - includes parking 1999 English. 1 3 Neighborhood plan - parking and transportation 1998-1999 English. 1 4 Financial issues 1998-2000 English. 1 5 Surplus Properties 2001 English. 1 6 Urban Design - Makers / Heartland 1999-2000 English. 1 7 Purchase and Sale Agreement 1998-2000 English. 2 1 Naval Reserve Building 1999 English. 2 2 Burke Museum 1999 English. 2 3 Maritime Heritage Center 2000 English. 2 4 Maritime Heritage Center 1998-1999 English. 2 5 Nordic Heritage Museum 1998-2000 English. 2 6 Maritime Heritage Center 1999-2000 English. 2 7 Mercer Portal Landscape Project 2000 English. 2 8 Maps 1999-2001 English. 2 9 Appraisal summary 2000 English. 3 1 Council consultant reports 2000-2001 English. 3 2 Arts Activity 2001 English. 3 3 Housing 2000-2001 English. 3 4 South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors - SLUFAN 2000 English. 3 5 South Lake Union Planning Committee - SLUP.Com 2001 English. 3 6 Public objectives matrix and lists 2001 English. 3 7 Request for Qualifications for for Disposal and Redevelopment of Surplus Properties 2000 English. 3 8 Request for Qualifications ( RFQ ) Responses and Communication 2000 English. 3 9 Request for Qualifications ( RFQ ) - Vulcan Proposal 2000 English. 3 10 Public Private Partnership Review Panel ( P4 ) - Communications 2000-2001 English. 3 11 Public Private Partnership Review Panel ( P4 ) - Report June 13 2001 English. 3 12 Public Private Partnership Review Panel ( P4 ) - Protocol May 8 2001 English. 3 13 Public Private Partnership Review Panel ( P4 ) - Protocol June 19 2001 English. 3 14 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Background 2001 English. 3 15 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Exhibits 2001 English. 3 16 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Fact Sheet 2001 English. 3 17 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Legislation 2001 English. 3 18 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Press Releases 2001 English. 3 19 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Proceeds Framework 2001 English. 3 20 Purchase and Sale Agreement - South Lake Union and South Lake Union Park - Resolutions 30080 and 30206 1999-2000 English. 3 21 Zoning - Maximum Height 2000-2001 English. 3 22 Transportation summaries 2001 English. 3 23