Expanded Services at Harborview Web Cam of Ninth and Jefferson Building
Background on Bond Project
Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is a comprehensive health care facility owned by King County, and governed by an appointed Board of Trustees and managed by the University of Washington. Its primary mission is to provide high quality health care to the residents of this region, in particular to the indigent and underserved residents of King County. Serving a four-state region, Harborview is home to the nationally renowned level-one trauma center and Medic One Emergency Response Unit.
Voter Approved Bond Funding
On September 19, 2000, King County voters approved a $191 million bond funding to support facility improvements at Harborview. The project includes:
- Seismic stabilization of the east wing inpatient facility.
- Elimination of two older buildings due to seismic risk.
- Construction of new facilities to house the displaced functions.
- Expanded critical care capacity
The voter approved bond funds combined with interest earnings and contributions from Harborview reserves brought the total project budget estimate to $263 million.
On March 3, 2002 the Council adopted Ordinance 14295 which approved a management agreement between King County, Harborview Medical Center, and the University of Washington for management the bond project. On April 7, 2003 the Initial Program Plan (scope, schedule, and budget) was approved by the Council (Motion 11684). On August 25, 2003 the Council adopted Ordinance 14744 approving $29.6 million of revenue backed scope increase that added additional parking and tenant space. The revised scope increased the total Bond Program to its current total of $292.8 million.
Scope
The project scope, organized by project, is summarized by the following:
Project #1 Ninth & Jefferson Building (NJB):
- The NJB project has been revised to include a new 14-story medical office tower that will span the full city block. It will house a center of emphasis in infectious disease control including HIV/AIDS and STD. In addition, specialized services such as the King County Medical Examiner (KCME), laboratories, the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Courtroom, retail, building lobby and five floors of underground parking are included in the NJB. The new high-rise tower will provide leased space for relocating off-campus clinics and expansion space for additional Centers of Excellence and compatible community programs.
Project #2 Maleng Building (MB) & Seismic Upgrade:
- Seismic Improvements to the North Wing trauma center tower and construction of a new inpatient wing connected to the existing facility by a bridge building.
Project #3 Proposed Demolitions of Harborview Hall & East Clinic (South Wing):
- Demolition of seismically unsound East Clinic, and potential demolition of Harborview Hall.