This resolution is to authorize a grant application to the Washington State Historical Society Heritage Capital Project grant cycle for the 2023-2025 Biennium. The grant application relates to the Phase 2 renovation efforts of Auburn’s Historic Post Office with involves renovation of the interior, lower level of the 1937 Auburn Post Office. This phase will complete the transformation of the entire building into an Auburn Arts & Culture Center.
The Phase 2 portion of this project focuses on the lower basement level of the 85 year old building, which was renovated in the 1960s when it was used as a King County Public Health facility. Walls were added to create space for uses compatible with a health center at that time. The current fluorescent lighting, flooring, outdated heating/cooling and electrical, as well as outdated bathrooms do not meet the standards required for a public use space at present. Phase 2 will include design development; finalizing plans for bidding and construction; demolishing unnecessary walls and systems, repair and resurface flooring, new lighting systems, restroom improvements/renovations, and preparation of spaces for classrooms, cultural partnership meeting uses, and performing arts rehearsal spaces. |