The Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) is accepting proposals from parties to enter into a lease agreement for
a facility adjacent to the Fishermen's Harbour Office in close proximity to the new The Dock+ Port Alberni Food
Hub for commercial purposes.
The facility had historically been used as a residence for a Fishermen's Harbour marina caretaker. Changes in
PAPA operations, priorities and increased activities at nearby facilities, particularly at the new The Dock+ Port
Alberni Food Hub, have determined that the highest and best use of this building is commercial activities.
Examples of such a priority commercial activity PAPA would like to attract may include:
# Business activities compatible with those of the nearby The Dock+ food hub such as:
# Retail sales of locally-produced food and beverage products
# Café, bistro, lounge, food & beverage outlet with a menu that highlights locally-produced items;
especially those produced in The Dock
# A combination or collaboration of the above
# Office for marine business, that may include industrial, commercial, recreational or tourism activities
# Other professional services businesses that would be compatible with and benefit from a desirable,
central Port Alberni waterfront location
III. Subject Property
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Location and Description:
The subject property is located within close proximity to the new Port Alberni Food Hub, branded as The
Dock+ at 3140 Harbour Road in Port Alberni, BC. The subject property is located on the edge of Fishermen's
Harbour Marina beside the marina office. The entrance faces the marina office parking lot with direct access
from Harbour Road.
The subject property is a standard double wide mobile trailer originally designed to be a residence. The
current, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, galley kitchen and living room space, with a large wooden outside deck
overlooking Fishermen's Harbour measures a total area of 1,134 square feet.
In addition to the advantages of its location beside the Dock+ the subject property is also located directly
beside Fishermen's Harbour and Tyee Landing & Pier. The subject property sits within a short walking distance
of the popular Harbour Quay retail, tourism and hospitality area in the middle of Port Alberni's waterfront as
well as the historic Port Alberni Train Station and numerous other new retail, residential, food & beverage
developments in the Lower Argyle Street area.
Access:
Vehicular access to the property is from Harbour Road. There is also boat access via the Alberni Inlet and
Alberni Harbour with moorage available at Fishermen's Harbour, Tyee Pier and Centennial Pier.
Visibility:
The subject property has great visibility at an iconic Port Alberni location near popular resident, tourist and
commercial vehicle and pedestrian routes.
Utilities & Services:
Hydro, City water, cable, internet and telephone services are available to the subject property.
Fire protection is provided by the City of Port Alberni Fire Department.
Police protection is provided by the RCMP Port Alberni detachment.
IV. Land Use Controls
Zoning:
Current zoning allows for all envisioned uses of the subject property.
V. Incentives
PAPA recognizes that certain capital and leasehold improvements will be necessary to execute a successful
business operation that achieves the vision for the subject property. Therefore, in the spirit of partnership and
commitment, PAPA may consider negotiation of certain incentives, such as rent reductions and/or forgiveness
for a defined time period for the right proposal and proponent.
VI. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on criteria including, but not limited to:
# Compatibility, highest and best use for the subject property and surrounding activities
# Experience of proponent
# Proponent references
# Business proposition to PAPA
# Contributions to community economic development; particularly with respect to opportunities to
enhance the local food growing and producing and/or tourism sectors
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VII. Submissions
All interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals in confidence by email outlining their vision for the
subject property in consideration of the description of the subject property and priorities described above.
