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8. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of your community <br />and/or region. If this project is not done, will the anticipated private development still take place? <br />Consistent, safe, and reliable potable water supplies are key elements to an overall healthy infrastructure that <br />supports economic development. If this project is not completed in a timely manner, planned improvements <br />in the downtown core may become severely restricted. Currently the City is undertaking a massive <br />improvement project, funded by local dollars and the Transportation Improvement Board to ensure <br />infrastructure is in place to support planned economic expansion and tourism. This project continues with <br />that local initiative. <br />9. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage between the proposed <br />Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the anticipated economic outcomes. <br />The City of Roslyn Water System Plan provides a planning strategy for the City's water <br />utility over 6- and 20 -year periods. The plan has been prepared consistent with <br />Department of Health requirements as specified in the Washington Administrative Code <br />(WAC) Chapter 246-290. The plan represents a commitment by the City to pursue and <br />implement the Plan's recommendations and capital improvements. The City utilizes a single surface water <br />source for its supply of water and growth is projected within the City and UGA based on County -wide <br />projections. By 2032, the City and UGA population for the water system is projected to reach 1,655 people. <br />10. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or if there is a plan for getting <br />it in place. <br />The City of Roslyn complies with all necessary aspects of mandated comprehensive planning. Currently the <br />city has multiple infrastructure improvement projects under design and construction to support and enhance <br />continued economic development. <br />11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses CreatedlRetained by the Project. 44 <br />See attached narrative. <br />12. Indicated the Estimated Number of Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. 299 <br />See attached narrative. <br />Submit the original application to: <br />Kittitas County Department of Public Works <br />411 N. Ruby, Suite 41 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />13 <br />