OFM	355 ‑ Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
	Capital Project Request
	2017‑19 Biennium
	*

	Version:  BR 17‑19 Agency Capital Budget Request	Report Number:  CBS002
	Date Run:  9/8/2016  11:56AM

	Project Number:  	30000021
	Project Title: 	Historic Cemetery Grant Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Description

	Starting Fiscal Year:	2018
	Agency Priority:	3

	Project Summary
	In 2016 the legislature passed HB 2637, creating a state historic cemetery capital grant program within the Department of 
	Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Grants can be used for construction, rehabilitation, or renovation that preserves the 
	historic character, features, or materials of a decaying or abandoned cemetery. There are more than 250 cemeteries that have 
	had fiscal issues resulting in limited care or even abandonment. The grants will assist with protecting the integrity of the historic 
	cemetery and funding necessary improvements and rehabilitation. The agency is requesting $515,000, similar to the Heritage 
	Barns program, as the expectation is that many requests will be small. No request can exceed $50,000. The agency assumes 
	that up to 20 or more cemeteries could receive grant assistance. Provide answers to the following questions, which will inform 
	decision makers about the proposed project.

	Project Description
	   ·Identify the problem or opportunity addressed. Why is the request a priority? (Numbers not served, students without 
	classrooms, budget savings, safety improvements, history, and other backup necessary to understand the need for 
	the request.)
	Washington State has over 1800 historic cemeteries and burial sites. Due to burial alternatives, particularly cremation, 
	cemeteries have seen a drastic decline in revenue across the nation and in the state of Washington. Over 80% of “burials” are 
	cremations as opposed to in‑ground interments resulting in a loss of operating revenue for existing cemeteries. The lack of 
	operating funds has resulted in the loss of care budgets for many small and large community cemeteries and as a result 
	cemeteries are struggling to maintain the condition of their cemetery. We have seen cases, such as in Lewis County, where 
	privately owned cemeteries are being abandoned as they are no longer fiscally viable. These small grants will assist historic 
	cemeteries with small maintenance activities not to exceed $50,000. There is no match required. Grants can be used for 
	construction, rehabilitation, or renovation that preserves the historic character, features or materials of the cemetery. Grant 
	recipients must maintain the cemetery for 10 years.
	   ·What will the request produce or construct (i.e., design of a building, construction of additional space, etc.)? When 
	will the project start and complete? Identify whether the project can be phased, and if so, which phase is included in 
	the request.
	The project is intended to benefit the public by preserving outstanding examples of the state’s historical heritage, enabling 
	historic cemeteries to continue to serve their communities, and honoring the military veterans buried within them.
	   ·How would the request address the problem or opportunity identified in question #1? What would be the result of 
	not taking action?
	The grant would be able to help small historic cemeteries suffering from fiscal issues with costs associated with their care and 
	maintenance. Currently there are more than 250 historic cemeteries that are threatened that the grant will help to preserve and 
	it is anticipated that approximately 20 or more historic cemeteries could be assisted through the grant program. Historic 
	cemeteries are an important feature of Washington’s diverse heritage. In addition to marking the final resting places of our 
	ancestors and many of the state’s veterans, they yield information about our state’s social, religious, artistic, and cultural 
	heritage. The consequences of not creating the state historic cemetery capital grant program will be a continuation of the 
	potential for the State’s valuable historic cemeteries to fall into decay with little or no care and maintenance being performed. 
	Failure to help subsidize the costs of these small historic cemeteries could even result in the abandonment of these cemeteries.
	   ·Which clientele would be impacted by the budget request? Where and how many units would be added, people or 
	communities served, etc. Be prepared to provide detailed cost backup.
	Communities statewide would benefit from the grant program and it is anticipated that 20 or more historic cemeteries across the 
	state could receive funding.
	   ·Does the request include IT‑related costs? (See the IT Appendix for guidance, and follow directions to meet the 
	OCIO review requirement.) What alternatives were explored? Why was the recommended alternative chosen?
	No IT costs for this capital request
	   ·Will non‑state funds be used to complete the project? How much, what fund source, and could the request result in 
	matching federal, state, local, or private funds?
	No

	OFM	355 ‑ Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
	Capital Project Request
	2017‑19 Biennium
	*

	Version:  BR 17‑19 Agency Capital Budget Request	Report Number:  CBS002
	Date Run:  9/8/2016  11:56AM

	Project Number:  	30000021
	Project Title: 	Historic Cemetery Grant Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Description
	   ·Describe how the project supports the agency’s strategic/master plans, contributes to statewide goal, or enables the 
	agency to perform better. Reference feasibility studies, master plans, space programming, and other analyses as 
	appropriate.
	The proposed package meets Goal 1 (enhance communities by actively engaging historic preservation with other forces 
	shaping our environment), Goal 2 (engage a broad spectrum of the public in preservation), and Goal 3 (strengthen policies and 
	planning processes to enhance informed and cross‑disciplinary decision‑making for managing cultural and historic resources) 
	of the agency’s strategic plan, The Washington State Historic Preservation Plan 2014‑2019, Getting the Future Right. The 
	proposal specifically meets Goals 1A to create new and enhance existing incentives for historic preservation and to increase 
	awareness of the community and economic benefits of preservation. The proposed package also meets Goal 2a to improve 
	and expand information about preservation and Goal 2d to build awareness, enthusiasm, and support for historic preservation. 
	Lastly, the project meets Goal 3A by establishing policies and providing tools to improve protection of cultural and historic 
	resources.
	   ·For projects linked to the Puget Sound Action Agenda, describe the impacts on the Action Agenda. See Chapter 
	14.4 in the 2017‑19 Operating Budget Instructions
	There is no link to the Puget Sound Action Agenda.
	   ·Is there additional information you would like decision makers to know when evaluating this request?
	No

	Location
	City:  Statewide	County:  Statewide	Legislative District:  098

	Project Type
	Grants

	Grant Recipient Organization:	 Active cemeteries
	RCW that establishes grant:	 27.34
	Application process used
	The agency is required to establish a grants review committee. The committee must have at least five members with expertise 
	or association with historic preservation, cemetery associations, local cemetery boards, or other professional organizations that 
	the Director finds appropriate. Grant applications are considered on the basis of the relative historical significance of the 
	cemetery, whether the proposed project will result in lower costs of maintenance and operations, and the relative percentage of 
	military burials in the cemetery.

	Growth Management impacts
	None.

	 Funding

	Expenditures 	2017‑19 Fiscal Period
	Acct 	Estimated 	Prior 	Current 	New 
	Code	Account Title	Total	Biennium	Biennium	Reapprops	Approps

	057‑1	State Bldg Constr‑State	 2,575,000 	 515,000 
	Total	 2,575,000 	 0 	 0 	 0 	 515,000 

	Future Fiscal Periods
	2019‑21	2021‑23	2023‑25	2025‑27
	057‑1	State Bldg Constr‑State	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 

	OFM	355 ‑ Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
	Capital Project Request
	2017‑19 Biennium
	*

	Version:  BR 17‑19 Agency Capital Budget Request	Report Number:  CBS002
	Date Run:  9/8/2016  11:56AM

	Project Number:  	30000021
	Project Title: 	Historic Cemetery Grant Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Funding

	Total	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 

	 Operating Impacts

	No Operating Impact

	Narrative
	Employees assisting on this capital grant program are already fully funded from operating and there would be no additional 
	burden to the operating program.

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	Include Page Numbers	Y	Yes
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