Lake City Community Center Agreement Advances With Mercy Housing

Seattle City Council is considering authorization of a Development Agreement with Mercy Housing Northwest for the Lake City Community Center redevelopment. The agreement provides up to $38 million for the community-center portion of the project and runs through delivery of the Community Center Unit or December 31, 2034, whichever comes first.

Document date · September 22, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Up to $38,000,000 for Community Center Costs

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Effective upon execution through transfer of the Community Center Unit to Seattle Parks and Recreation or December 31, 2034, whichever is sooner

Renewal date

2034-12-31

Renewal

No renewal option stated. Agreement terminates upon transfer of the Community Center Unit or December 31, 2034, whichever occurs first; a separate 99-year ground lease is contemplated subject to Council authorization.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Seattle Agenda City Council September 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by City of Seattle?

Mercy Housing Northwest was awarded this construction contract by City of Seattle, as recorded on September 22, 2026. The contract value is Up to $38,000,000 for Community Center Costs.

How much is the Mercy Housing Northwest contract with City of Seattle worth?

The Mercy Housing Northwest contract with City of Seattle is valued at Up to $38,000,000 for Community Center Costs, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Seattle Agenda City Council September 22, 2026 (Agenda), dated September 22, 2026 from City of Seattle. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Mercy Housing Northwest hold?

Mercy Housing Northwest may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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