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2. Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan: Please explain how the project meets the goals and priorities in the Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan as adopted. Also, describe the specific county tourism infrastructure needs the project addresses and how the project directly increases tourism. Explain how the improvements will promote tourism in Kittitas County and indicate specifically how the improvements will directly increase economic activity resulting from tourists (see the definition of tourist on page 3 of this application). GOALS: This project addresses goals 1, S, 6, 7,10 and 11. Goal 1 - Develop integrity of place This important public building is on the Local Historic Designation; State Heritage Register; and National Register of Historic Places. It serves as the anchor building of the Roslyn Historic District. Since the City Hall, Library and Community Center is the first major building tourists see as they arrive in town, its presence sets the stage for their experience in the remainder of the historic town. Goal S- Involve the community The Old City Hall has been a community gathering place for over 100 years. Years of damage and neglect made it too dangerous to occupy much of the upper floor. Sadly, over the years of its disuse, the gymnasium became a storage space for lumber, metal, pipes, furniture and all nature of stuff. However, since 2004, the City of Roslyn and the Friends of the Roslyn Library have collaborated to support the preservation and rehabilitation of this historic landmark. Community engagement has been passionate and constant. To date, nearly two million dollars from federal, community, state, county and private funds have been spent on exterior and ground floor renovations. Currently, there are no City -owned buildings or facilities that can accommodate even a modest public gathering. The current library is in temporary cramped quarters in the partially restored building and the City Hall functions are carried out in the remaining ground floor space. The intended public use of the I S`floor building upon project completion is as a Community Center, Performance Venue, and Library. All building restoration is designed to meet ADA standards and the facility will provide significant public access. Goal 6 - Benefit the community Having a completed anchor structure that community groups and businesses can use for large scale events meets a huge need. Currently, there are only two venue spaces in town that can hold over 100 people and one is used by people or groups outside the local area. Roslyn's City Clerk reported that she gets five or six calls daily from people outside Roslyn looking for a venue 3