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  11:52AM

	Project Number:  	30000009
	Project Title: 	Heritage Barn Preservation Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Description

	Starting Fiscal Year:	2016
	Agency Priority:	1

	Project Summary
	The current Historic Barn Preservation Program is requesting $515,000 for the biennium and a re‑appropriation to continue the 
	heritage barn grant program. The program is a 50‑50 match between state funds and barn owners, resulting in each grant 
	award leveraging additional private investment. Funding the program at $500,000 for the biennium will generate at least 
	$1,000,000 in historic barn rehabilitation.

	Project Description
	Project Description 
	The current Historic Barn Preservation Program is requesting $515,000 for the biennium and a re‑appropriation of $393,000 to 
	continue the heritage barn grant program. The program is a 50‑50 match between state funds and barn owners, resulting in 
	each grant award leveraging additional private investment. Funding the program at $500,000 for the biennium will generate at 
	least $1,000,000 in historic barn rehabilitation. Combined, this investment will assist local farmers in maintaining their 
	agricultural livelihood, promote agri‑tourism, farm‑to‑table trades, while preserving our rural landscapes. Based on information 
	from past projects, the program will create/support up to 80 local jobs in the following fields: timber framing; general and finish 
	carpentry; roofing; window rehabilitation/fabrication & installation; general contracting; painting; crane operation; structural lifting 
	(barn‑jacking for foundation work) and others.
	Presently, there are over 600 barns listed on the Washington Heritage Barn Register and the agency continues to receive 
	additional nominations from barn owners. In 2007 the legislature allocated $500,000 to create the program. The legislature 
	approved an additional $300,000 for 2009‑11, $200,000 in the 2011‑13 biennium, $500,000 in the 2013‑15 biennium, and 
	$$450,000 in 15‑17. Last biennium, the program received 76 applications totaling nearly $2.1 million in requests for $406,000 in 
	available funds (of the $450,000 allocated for the 2015‑17 biennium, $44,000 went to administrative costs). Only 20 grants 
	(representing just over 25% of 76 total grant applicants) were awarded funding from the program. In turn, these funds 
	generated an additional $$413,100 in cash and donated services identified as committed match by barn owners. Continued 
	funding will help accommodate more and larger projects and contribute to the local economy. Through the grant program, more 
	than $820,000 in overall work on historic barns was implemented in the 2015‑17 biennium, including essential projects such as 
	roof replacement, foundation repair and structural stabilization measures. The funding will be used to continue to award 
	matching grants to qualifying historic barn repair and restoration projects throughout the state. DAHP’s administration of the 
	program gives funding priority to barns that remain in active agricultural use.
	The principal problem being addressed is the physical needs of historic barns in Washington State. As outlined in the Heritage 
	Barns: Statewide Survey and Physical Needs Assessment, Washington’s heritage barns have a variety of challenges to their 
	continued survival such as disinvestment, weather damage, and redevelopment pressures. The survey, completed in 2008, 
	identified as much as $34 million in need for barn rehabilitation throughout the state. Unfortunately, as most heritage barns are 
	owned by private owners, they are not eligible for other grant programs. Furthermore, many barns are located in areas where 
	local jurisdictions have yet to adopt ordinances that would allow barn owners to utilize local property tax‑based incentives. 
	Facing significant maintenance costs, barn owners are often forced to demolish their barns or neglect them, opting instead for 
	cheaper alternatives. This grant program incentivizes rehabilitation of heritage barns, meeting several of the agency’s activity 
	and statewide preservation goals. The need for a preservation grants fund that target historic barns drove the creation and 
	continued funding of this program. Since the program’s establishment, approximately $1,785,000 invested by the state in grant 
	funds have been utilized on 85 projects in 30 counties statewide, resulting in over $4 million dollars in historic barn 
	rehabilitation. To date, the program has generated approximately $205,000 in sales tax revenue, with approximately $61,000 in 
	additional sales tax revenue anticipated for projects receiving funding in the 2015‑17 biennium.
	Continued funding of this grant program would increase the number of historic barn rehabilitation projects in the state, ensure 
	the survival of heritage barns, assist the agricultural community, fosters tourism in rural counties, boosts local economies, and 
	increases the heritage resource inventory of the state. Funding will create work for local companies; use local labor; promote 
	preservation and sustainable practices; reduce waste from demolition; and maintain intact agricultural landscapes that is critical 
	to attract tourism. It is important to note that the Heritage Barn Grant program benefits privately‑owned, working barns (58 of 66 
	grants made to date have gone to working farms). Barns benefitted by the program are actively used for farm use such as 
	storing crops, equipment, or animals. Several have been converted by family‑owned or small businesses for new uses such as 

	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  11:52AM

	Project Number:  	30000009
	Project Title: 	Heritage Barn Preservation Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Description
	supply stores, wineries, stables, or events centers. In this way, the program doubles as a rural economic development program 
	aiding small businesses/family farm operations that often do not have easy access to credit and/or large markets. Research 
	demonstrates (see below) that historic rehabilitation projects have the added advantage over new construction by circulating 
	more expended funds (for wages, materials, taxes) in local economies. The program also works in tandem with the state’s 
	burgeoning local farm‑to‑table economy providing locally grown produce and products for nearby stores, schools, restaurants, 
	and farmer’s markets. Major improvements to the State’s agricultural heritage resources would be made through continued 
	funding. Continued funding would also renew Washington’s commitment to historic preservation, tourism, agricultural heritage 
	and the farming economy. A direct result of the grant program has been an increase in agriculture‑related tourism programming 
	at the local level. County‑wide barn tours and barn quilt programs have been developed by local historical societies that in turn 
	draw artists and photographers and directly supports the State Scenic Byways program. Also several publications have been 
	created highlighting regional barns and rural landscapes.
	The Heritage Barn Grant is one of DAHP’s flagship programs. It is the only source of funding available to historic barns in the 
	state, and supports all three of the agency’s goals as outlined in the 2014‑19 statewide preservation plan. Failure to fund will 
	result in the loss of valuable agricultural heritage through deferred maintenance, neglect, strong weather events, and 
	development pressure.
	   ·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.)
	The opportunity driving this request is the millions of dollars needed to properly rehabilitate the historic barns in the state. The 
	current economic situation in rural areas has created a hardship for family farms, particularly those who strive to maintain their 
	existing historic structures. By providing a competitive grants program, the state has managed to help owners successfully 
	rehabilitate heritage barns , thereby assisting farmers in difficult economic times and preventing demolition and waste of 
	existing resources.
	   ·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 Heritage Barn program will continue over the biennium. Administration of the grants will be continued based upon 
	successful grant administration of the program in previous biennia. All applications for funding are reviewed, scored, and 
	ranked by the program’s advisory committee. Grants are targeted to be awarded and completed within the biennia. Requests 
	have always exceeded available funding. Funds from unrealized rehab projects are reallocated to unfunded applicants.
	   ·How would the request address the problem or opportunity identified in question #1? What would be the result of 
	not taking action?
	There is no other source of funding for barn owners. The impact would be an inability for the rural agricultural community to 
	save, preserve and continue to use their heritage barns. Priority for this program has always been to working farms.
	   ·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.
	 There are 20 grants that will possibly carry over to the 17‑19 biennium
	   ·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.
	   ·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?
	Yes. The program is a 50‑50 match. Matching funds can either be direct funds or indirect funding such as volunteer labor costs 
	and/or donated materials.
	   ·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.
	This project supports the agency’s mission to combine historic preservation with economic development. According to the 
	Washington State Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Study, every $1 million spent on historic rehabilitation creates 28 
	jobs. Funding this program will assist the agricultural economy, small local businesses and create local income multipliers by 

	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  11:52AM

	Project Number:  	30000009
	Project Title: 	Heritage Barn Preservation Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 Description
	keeping work in the affected county. The state’s sustainability initiatives are also served by this program, as the grants provide 
	incentives for farm owners to maintain existing historic buildings rather than demolish and rebuild with new non‑local materials. 
	Rehabilitation, in contrast to demolition, reduces the waste stream to landfills and promotes the recycling of existing structures. 
	By promoting rehabilitation over demolition, the state reduces its overall carbon footprint and meets its commitment to 
	preservation and sustainability. Historic barn rehabilitation fulfills two DAHP activities: preserving and enhancing historic places 
	and protecting archaeological and cultural resources.
	This project meets all three goals presented in the Washington State Historic Preservation Plan, including:
	   ·Revitalize communities by actively engaging historic preservation with other forces shaping our environment.
	   ·Engage a broad spectrum of the public in preservation by improving access to information.
	   ·Strengthen policies and planning processes to enhance informed decision‑making for managing historic and cultural 
	resources.
	This program directly fulfills the statewide strategy of improving cultural and recreational opportunities throughout the state. The 
	agency’s strategy is to preserve and protect cultural and recreational opportunities through three activities. Each of these 
	activities is enhanced by this program:
	· Preserving and enhancing historic places by preserving and rehabilitating historic barns
	· Creating and managing cultural resource data through the development and maintenance of the Heritage Barn Register
	· Protecting archaeological and historic resources by preventing the loss of valuable heritage resources.
	Ultimately, the goal of the program is to rehabilitate barns but also to assist the agricultural community with maintaining their 
	livelihood. Barns are the primary structures for housing animals, storing equipment, and other uses associated with the viability 
	of an agricultural operation. For this reason grants are primarily given to barns that are integral parts of working farms.
	   ·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?
	The grant program will directly purchase $893,000 in repairs and rehabilitation for historic barns. As it is a matching grants 
	program, a minimum $893,000 in repairs and rehabilitation will be generated, creating a total construction investment of over 
	$1,786,000. These repairs will increase the useable life of historic barns, assist small local businesses, create local 
	employment, improve economic vitality, fosters tourism, preserves the state’s agricultural history and enhance Washington’s 
	heritage profile. In exchange for funding, the agency holds preservation easements ranging from 5‑15 years for barns receiving 
	grants, thereby protecting the State’s investment. This ensures retention of the character defining features and the overall 
	preservation of barns throughout the term of the easement.

	Location
	City:  Statewide	County:  Statewide	Legislative District:  098

	Project Type
	Grants

	Grant Recipient Organization:	 20 Barn Owners
	RCW that establishes grant:	 27.34
	Application process used
	There is a Heritage Barn Committee chaired by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation member Jeri Honeyford, that includes 
	representatives from the Association of Washington Counties, Farm Bureau, Cattleman’s Association, DAHP, and the 
	Washington Association of County Officials.

	Growth Management impacts
	None. However, it can be said that the program supports local growth management goals, policies, and plans that protects 
	prime agricultural land, open spaces, critical areas, community character and economic development.

	 Funding

	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  11:52AM

	Project Number:  	30000009
	Project Title: 	Heritage Barn Preservation Program

	Project Class: 	Grant

	 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	 3,025,000 	 57,000 	 393,000 	 515,000 
	Total	 3,025,000 	 0 	 57,000 	 393,000 	 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 
	Total	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 	 515,000 

	 Operating Impacts

	No Operating Impact

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	Agency	355	355
	Version	BR‑A	BR‑A
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	Capital Project Number	30000009	30000009
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	For Word or Excel	Y	Y
	User Group	Agency Budget	Agency Budget
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