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Department of Social and Health Services
Owned Facilities by County - 1997-99
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Capital Overview


The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) provides medical, social, and income assistance to citizens in need and those who are unable to care for themselves.

In order to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficient, healthy lives, the Department delivers a wide array of services in a variety of locations statewide. Three key divisions - Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities - support state-owned institutions located on ten separate campuses, seven group homes, and on the grounds of the old Northern State Hospital. These facilities range from historical buildings at Western State Hospital, built in 1853 as part of Fort Steilacoom, to newly renovated wards at Western and Eastern State Hospitals. Approximately one-half of the facilities were constructed prior to 1975. Nearly 500 state-owned buildings require ongoing maintenance and renewal in order to serve the agency's clients.

DSHS also holds over 260 leases for approximately 2.5 million square-feet of leased space with a monthly cost exceeding $2 million. While not owned directly by the state, these facilities must be adapted for program use and the attendant lease costs must be accommodated in the agency's operating budget.

In addition to the impact of aging buildings, the Department must balance the needs of both changing clientele and regulatory requirements. Constant changes in the populations being served present significant challenges in meeting the needs of rapid growth in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA). In addition, careful capital planning is undertaken for programs in mental health and developmental disabilities where populations are declining. Coordinating investments in facilities, while managing the necessary funds to maintain programs and transfer individuals to other institutions is a challenge. The Department's capital plan addresses the linkage between capital facilities and changing program requirements and priorities.


Capital Plan Highlights



1997-99 Agency Detail
Department of Social and Health Services
96-1-002
Asbestos Abatement
This project involves removal of asbestos prior to renovations and major repairs to infrastructure systems.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
395,182 695,900 739,918 200,000 2,031,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,031,000
96-1-004
Minor Works - Preservation
This project provides funding for preservation work at the 15 institutions and seven group homes owned by the state. These funds will be used to address a prioritized list of critical renewal, repair, and replacement projects to protect the safety and security of the agency's institutional clients and staff, and ensure certification and accreditation.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,568,600 4,535,980 11,923,420 8,718,245 45,000,000 72,746,245
Funds: Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory Institutions Account - State 33,400,001
State Building Construction Account - State 39,346,244
96-1-301
Medical Lake Wastewater Treatment Facility
This project will fund the DSHS share of a combined State and City of Medical Lake wastewater treatment facility. The consolidated wastewater treatment plant will be owned and operated by the city on land leased from the state.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
166,591 218,711 1,629,142 500,000 6,411,000 8,925,444
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-94 / 01-09-95 151,200
Design 10-01-95 / 01-06-97 1,076,700
Construction 07-01-97 / 12-15-98 786,544
Other 07-01-99 / 01-01-01 6,911,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 8,925,444
96-2-228
Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration New 300-Bed Facility
This project provides funding for an environmental impact analysis of three alternative sites, site acquisition, master planning, and predesign for a new 300 bed Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration facility.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
122,523 77,475 2,000,000 53,672,767 55,872,765
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 08-01-98 855,647
Design 07-01-98 / 08-01-99 2,819,780
Construction 08-01-99 / 02-01-03 52,197,340
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 55,872,765
96-2-230
Green Hill Redevelopment - 416-Bed Institution
Redevelopment of Green Hill School was authorized in the 1995-97 Biennium to replace the antiquated 16-bed cottages housing. Initial funding addressed site expansion and development, appropriate support facilities, and three initial residential buildings. Funds are now requested for Phase 2, which includes three additional residential buildings, utility hookups, and parking.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,597,322 40,306,447 12,597,464 54,501,233
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 09-01-95 / 02-01-96 459,600
Design 02-01-96 / 09-01-96 3,071,800
Construction 09-01-96 / 09-01-99 50,969,833
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 54,501,233
98-1-041
Western State Hospital - South Hall HVAC Retrofit
This project will install higher capacity air handling equipment to increase air ventilation rates, and add ductwork to provide air to all areas. The project also includes rebalancing the air system.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,000,000 1,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 09-30-97 35,000
Design 10-01-97 / 05-01-98 100,000
Construction 07-01-98 / 06-30-99 865,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,000,000
98-1-166
Renovation of Main Building - Mission Creek
This project remodels approximately 12,000 square feet of the main building at Mission Creek. Work on the dormitory section of the building includes installing sprinklers, and replacing architectural finishes, doors, and hardware. In addition, minor remodel to other sections of the building will be performed to improve fire safety.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,500,000 2,500,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 07-01-97 / 01-01-98 20,000
Design 01-01-98 / 07-01-98 230,000
Construction 07-01-98 / 12-01-98 2,250,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,500,000
98-1-406
Capital Project Management
This project provides funding for the DSHS capital budget project management program. Funding is provided for 12.0 FTEs involved directly in capital project management and 4.0 FTEs at institutions to accomplish minor projects.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,850,000 7,874,208 9,724,208
Funds: Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory Institutions Account - State 9,724,208
98-1-428
Emergency Projects
These funds will cover the cost of public works emergencies occurring at DSHS institutions.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
250,000 1,154,000 1,404,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,404,000
98-2-002
Eastern State Hospital - Legal Offender Unit
This project renovates a section of the Eastlake Building to accommodate a 120-bed legal offender program.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
112,415 34,985 965,015 17,583,585 18,696,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 06-01-95 / 12-15-95 25,000
Design 03-25-96 / 12-15-97 1,865,900
Construction 12-01-97 / 05-01-02 16,805,100
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 18,696,000
98-2-052
Western State Hospital - Legal Offender Unit
This project initiates design and site work, with construction of the Legal Offender Unit next biennium. The facility will provide 240 secure beds, associated support, and treatment space.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
150,000 4,215,341 38,687,459 43,052,800
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 03-01-95 / 07-01-97 150,000
Design 07-01-97 / 07-01-98 2,910,341
Construction 07-01-99 / 07-01-01 39,992,459
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 43,052,800
98-2-154
Naselle Youth Camp Academic School/Support Space
This project provides design and construction of two new general education classrooms added to the existing School in a 3,000-square-foot addition. Another 2,000 square feet will be added to the existing Administration Building.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,537,508 1,537,508
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 08-01-97 / 11-01-97 25,844
Design 11-01-97 / 06-01-98 333,459
Construction 07-01-98 / 06-01-99 1,178,205
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,537,508
98-2-211
Echo Glen Vocational Program Addition
This project predesigns academic facilities to meet current vocational needs of residents, especially the female offender population. This project would construct a 12,500-square-foot vocational/technical building adjacent to the existing school.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
100,000 2,250,000 2,350,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
PreDesign 10-01-97 / 04-01-98 100,000
Design 07-01-99 / 06-01-00 250,000
Construction 08-01-00 / 08-01-01 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,350,000
98-2-216
Maple Lane School - 124-Bed Housing Replacement/Support Services
This project builds two new prototypical housing units to replace seven overcrowded and deteriorated cottages. This project funds one (64-bed) Level 1 unit for intake and one (64-bed) medium security housing unit, associated infrastructure, and food service improvements to support increased population levels.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
9,332,641 9,332,641
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 08-01-97 / 07-01-98 935,925
Construction 09-01-98 / 11-01-99 8,396,716
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 9,332,641
98-2-395
Northern State Hospital - Safe Passage Program Space
This project addresses required code deficiencies to allow expansion of a chemical dependency program for youth operated by DASA in the Coleman Building. Improvements include a sprinkler system, an exterior elevator and various ADA modifications.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
329,500 329,500
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 05-01-98 33,000
Construction 07-01-98 / 03-01-99 296,500
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 329,500
98-2-409
Minor Works - Program
This project provides funding for smaller programmatic needs at DSHS institutions such as housing improvements, kitchen and dining improvements, therapy space renovation, and security improvements.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
843,135 4,000,000 4,843,135
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,843,135
98-2-500
Child Care Facilities for State Employees
This project provides funding to be allocated to state agencies to build or renovate childcare facilities.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
500,000 500,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Construction 07-01-96 / 06-30-99 500,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 500,000