Washington State Parks, recognizing Fort Worden’s unique attributes, developed a vision and plan to transform the Fort into a financially self-sustaining lifelong learning center. After years of planning, Washington State Parks entered into a co-management agreement with the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) to carry out the vision for the lifelong learning center. The PDA’s role is to ensure that Fort Worden continues to operate as a vibrant, public resource that provides a confluence of creative learning, recreation and retreat opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
The PDA is working to help renovate and fill the 70-plus historic buildings on Fort Worden’s campus, expand the number and types of partners and programming at the Fort, and work with Fort Worden Hospitality who provides an outstanding hospitality experience for guests. The Public Development Authority is a public corporation created by the City of Port Townsend.
General Meeting and Records Information
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) Board of Directors will hold regular board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month in 2022. The meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. Meeting agendas, meeting changes, and special meetings will be published as required by law. Until prohibited, FWPDA board meetings will be held via remote means that allow the public to participate by telephone, at minimum, in accordance with Proclamation 20-28 and its extensions, which waive and suspend laws and rules in the Open Public Meetings Act that require any activity that occurs in an in-person setting in order to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.
The FWPDA is dedicated to upholding the principles and ethics detailed in the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA). To submit a public records request, email publicrecords@fortworden.org.
FWPDA Public Records Act Policy
Organizational Documents
Reorganization FAQ
Fort Worden Hospitality Corp Business Plan
Fort Worden PDA 2019 Annual Report
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Upcoming Meetings
An introductory meeting of the FWPDA Finance and Audit Committee took place on Thursday, 11/18 at 8:30am. This was an informal meeting and no action was taken.
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) will be holding a Special Board Meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 28th, 2021. This will be a remote web- and phone-based public meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28.15, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Public comment on agenda topics will be taken at the meeting; comments are limited to 3 minutes each. Written public comment also may be submitted in advance to apalmer@fortworden.org.
The Board of Directors of the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) has rescheduled its October, November, and December 2021 meetings.
To accommodate schedules and allow for more attendance, special FWPDA board meetings have been scheduled for the following dates and times:
– Thursday, Oct. 28th, 5 – 8 p.m.
– Tuesday, Nov. 23rd, 4 – 7 p.m.
– Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 4 – 7 p.m.
The 9 a.m. meetings previously scheduled for October 27th, November 24th, and December 22nd are cancelled.
The special board meetings will be remote per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28.15, and Zoom access information will be provided with each agenda closer to each meeting date. Please email Katie at kkennison@fortworden.org with any questions.
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) will be holding a Board Meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. This will be a remote web- and phone-based public meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28.15, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Public comment will be taken at the meeting; comments are limited to 3 minutes each. Written public comment also may be submitted in advance to jrutkowski@fortworden.org. [Zoom access information has been removed following completion of the meeting.]
Agenda Packet (Final)
Public Comment_Val Stewart
Public Comment_Mark Blatter
Meeting Recording
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) will be holding a Special Board Meeting at 5 PM on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021. This will be a remote web- and phone-based board meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Public comment will be taken at the meeting and will be limited to the special meeting agenda topics. Written public comment also may be submitted in advance to jrutkowski@fortworden.org. [Zoom access information has been removed following completion of the meeting.]
Agenda Packet
Public Comment
Introduction to Forecasting Tool *DRAFT*
Meeting Recording
August 17th Meeting Minutes
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) will be holding a Board Meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. This will be a remote web- and phone-based public meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28.15, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Access information is below. Public comment will be taken at the meeting; comments are limited to 3 minutes each. Written public comment also may be submitted in advance to jrutkowski@fortworden.org. [Zoom access information has been removed following completion of the meeting.]
Final Agenda Packet
Meeting Recording
July 28th Meeting Minutes
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) will be holding a Special Board Meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. This will be a remote web- and phone-based board meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Public comment will be taken at the meeting and will be limited to the special meeting agenda topics. Written public comment also may be submitted in advance to jrutkowski@fortworden.org. [Zoom access information has been removed following completion of the meeting.]
Agenda & Packet (post-meeting update; without amended motions)
Agenda with Amended Motions (post-meeting)
Resignation Letters (final)
Fort Worden Hospitality Timeline as of 6.30.21
Meeting Recording
June 30th Meeting Minutes
The Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 public meeting of the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority Board of Directors has been cancelled. The FWPDA Board anticipates calling a special public board meeting for June 30th, and the agenda and meeting details will be published when ready in a formal meeting notice.
The City of Port Townsend is seeking individuals to serve as short-term, transitional board members for the Fort Worden PDA and guide the organization during this transitional time. For more information on the openings and how to apply, please visit the informational page on the City’s website here.
The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (FWPDA) Board of Directors is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, June 2, at 9 a.m. This will be a remote web- and phone-based board meeting in accordance with Emergency Order 20-28, issued by Governor Jay Inslee. Please contact jrutkowski@fortworden.org with any questions or to submit public comment in advance on the special meeting agenda topics. [Zoom access information has been removed following completion of the meeting.]
FINAL agenda packet (draft posted 5/31/21; updated 6/1/21)
Meeting Recording
June 2nd Meeting Minutes
