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Military Department
Owned Facilities by County - 1997-99
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Capital Overview

The Military Department's role is to administer the support provided by the state to the Washington National Guard. Through the body of state and federal law, the state of Washington recruits and trains military personnel, builds and maintains Army National Guard Armories (Community Centers) and facilities, safeguards federal equipment, and provides for the administration of assigned units.

The Military Department operates over 60 installations located in 37 communities across the state. Facilities vary in size from one building on one acre to 95 buildings on 265 acres. Total real property holdings exceed 270 buildings on 1,300 acres. The Department is also responsible for the repair and maintenance of nearly 20 miles of roads and 190 acres of parking. Community Centers are increasingly used to support community programs such as Head Start, alternative high school programs, food assistance and distribution centers and numerous other programs. In addition, other governmental units seek the National Guard's involvement in local projects, exercises and disaster preparedness and response.

Agency facilities vary in age and condition from the newly constructed Kent Armory (1991) to the oldest continuously operated National Guard Armory west of the Mississippi (Tacoma Armory, circa 1909). The majority of Washington National Guard armories and community centers were constructed in the early- to mid-1950s. During the past two biennia, the Military Department has replaced roofs, heating systems, and painted the exterior of major facilities. Critical needs remain, including replacement of deteriorated heating systems, upgrade of sanitary sewer systems, and modernization of kitchen and restroom facilities.

The Military Department intends to continue a program of preserving its real property assets and will focus on replacing those facilities that have exceeded their useful economic or structural life.


Capital Plan Highlights

1997-99 Agency Detail
Military Department
96-1-999
Infrastructure - Savings
This project allows for infrastructure improvements from savings from other completed projects.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1 1 2
Funds: General Fund - Federal 1
State Building Construction Account - State 1
98-1-001
Minor Works - Federal Construction Projects
This project includes small capital improvements, alterations, expansions, mitigation, and other minor repairs at National Guard facilities.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
4,303,000 7,458,200 39,500,300 51,261,500
Funds: General Fund - Federal 43,650,400
State Building Construction Account - State 7,611,100
98-1-002
Minor Works - Preservation
This project includes preservation projects such as remodeling/renovation of sanitary facilities, classrooms, administrative space, kitchen areas, storm water drainage systems, roofs, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; storm water management projects; sanitary sewer upgrades; facility access road construction; installation of energy efficient exterior lighting; and alleviation of traffic control issues.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 5,000,000
98-1-028
Colville Community Center - Renovation
This project includes the preservation and remodeling of sanitary facilities, administrative and classroom areas, the kitchen, parking area, and provides storm water drainage control, and improves ADA access.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
369,000 369,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 12-01-97 25,000
Construction 03-01-98 / 11-01-98 344,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 369,000
98-1-029
Montesano Community Center - Renovation
This project includes the preservation and remodeling of sanitary facilities, administrative and classroom areas, the kitchen, parking area, and provides storm water drainage control, and improves ADA access.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
582,000 582,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 10-01-97 54,000
Construction 01-01-98 / 10-01-98 528,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 582,000