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PROJECT SUMMARY
<br /> In the space below, provide a one-paragraph (150 words or less) summary of your request and
<br /> what it will accomplish. If your request is part of a larger project, you may briefly describe the
<br /> over-all project. However, please focus your answer on the specific element for which you are
<br /> requesting funding.
<br /> Since 1985, the Jetty Island Days program has run from July 5th through Labor Day and is an
<br /> important partnership between the City of Everett, the Port of Everett, and Snohomish County.
<br /> Summers on Jetty Island are a Snohomish County tradition, signaling the beginning of summer
<br /> and offering access to the warmest waters north of California in a pristine nature preserve.
<br /> Jetty Island has become a destination for kite boarders, stand up paddleboard enthusiasts,
<br /> kayakers and families who want to enjoy a day at the beach. Kite boarders from around the
<br /> region come to the island to learn, practice, and compete. This island paradise draws visitors of
<br /> all kinds, from adventurers to families. Many of these visitors patronize shops, restaurants, and
<br /> hotels throughout the county. In 2019, we tracked over 1,000 visitors traveling from over 50+
<br /> miles to enjoy Jetty Island. Jetty Island's economic and cultural impact in Snohomish County is
<br /> extraordinary.
<br /> The specific request of funding for$12,696.42 is for supply and program costs for tourist
<br /> activities on the island. The City of Everett Parks Department will provide nature walks, arts &
<br /> craft events, educational classes, special events and camp fires on the island to attract visitors.
<br /> SCOPE OF WORK
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<br /> you plan to do; the tangible and intangible benefits to the community; visitor impact; how will you
<br /> evaluate project success; would this project take place without TPA assistance; what methods
<br /> have you used to project the overnight figures; additionally what methods will you use to report
<br /> on overnight claims after the fact? If you are requesting funds for a specific portion of a larger
<br /> project, please so state, but focus your response on the element for which you are requesting
<br /> funding. The scope should be under 1,000 words. Be brief and brilliant but include any
<br /> supplemental materials as attachments if needed.
<br /> Jetty Island Days operates from July 5th through Labor Day. This event has been operating annually since 1985,with the exception of 2020. This
<br /> program will move forward with or without TPA assistance,however,we feel that Jetty Island Days has a much wider draw than just Everett,or just
<br /> Snohomish County. Parks has collected data through our reservation process and has seen visitors from Denver,Salt Lake City,Phoenix,Portland
<br /> and British Columbia. Snohomish County has developed an online reservation process that will capture zip code data from all visitors. We believe that
<br /> at least half of visitors from over 50 miles away will be staying in overnight accommodations when they visit Jetty Island.
<br /> The City of Everett is facing budgetary concerns and the Parks Department sustained cuts of over 15 staff positions in 2020,which have not been
<br /> replaced. Parks is working hard to collaborate with partners and seek grant opportunities so we can continue to provide Jetty Island Days for County
<br /> residents and the 1,000+visitors who come from over 50+miles away to experience Jetty Island.
<br /> The City of Everett contracts with Argosy Cruise Lines to provide ferry service from the Port of Everett to Jetty Island. During the busiest times of
<br /> summer,the Queens Launch makes four trips an hour to and from the island and is the only means of access for people who do not own their own
<br /> watercraft. In 2019,the Queens Launch transported 30,025 people to and from Jetty Island. The contract to operate the ferry is the largest expense
<br /> for the Jetty Island program. For 2021,the Port of Everett has agreed to reimburse the City of Everett for the entire ferry expense. To offset this cost,
<br /> the Port of Everett,in partnership with Snohomish County,will be operating an online reservation system that will sell ferry tickets for$3 per person.
<br /> This reservation system will guarantee seating on a specific ferry,which will be a new convenience for visitors.All revenue collected from ferry tickets
<br /> will be remitted directly to the Port of Everett. In an effort to make sure everyone gets to experience Jetty Island,Everett Parks is partnering with
<br /> Snohomish County to provide over 300 free passes for low income residents who qualify. A truly successful season for us would mean that everyone
<br /> who wants to experience Jetty Island gets to,and everyone who visits has a fun and safe experience.
<br /> The City of Everett is seeking TPA funding assistance for the programming supply costs that will help attract visitors to Jetty Island. Programming will
<br /> include daily guided nature walks with a Park Ranger,campfires with smores every Saturday night,arts&craft events every Saturday and Sunday,
<br /> beach clean-up events,sandcastle contests,and educational classes with Beach Watchers and Sound Salmon Solutions. While the sand and surf are
<br /> plenty to attract visitors to Jetty Island,we believe the unique programming once they are on the island will truly make their experience one to be
<br /> remembered for a lifetime.
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