Financial Feasibility for Construction of a Multi-Use Government Complex

Financial Feasibility for Construction of a Multi-Use Government Complex
Bellingham, WA


Project Description

Financial feasibility study to provide the Lummi Indian Business Council with the information necessary to determine whether to proceed with the construction of a new tribal government multi-use complex.


Project Responsibilities

  • Identified and quantified revenue sources which could be utilized for repayment of any financing of the Complex
  • Provided market data to support assumptions used for revenue projections including population trends, economic conditions in the service area, and competition
  • Conducted interviews with client and potential funding sources to create appropriate expense and financing assumptions and requirements
  • Provided a financial model which reflected five years projected income and expense statement of cash flow and balance sheet
  • Managed Subconsultant that reviewed the construction budget, operating and maintenance budget for the mechanical systems and determined whether phasing of the project was feasible
  • Presented findings to the Council and provided recommendations as to funding options, timing of project and structure of financing as result of the analysis

Project Results

  • Project was approved by the Council
  • Created a final loan package allowing the Tribe to successfully acquire financing for the project
  • Completed ahead of schedule