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Tourism -Related, Small -Scale Municipality -Owned Capital Project Narrative 1. Project Description: Please describe the project in detail. Indicate the major work to be completed, any milestones that need to be overcome in order for the project to move forward, and include a comparison of existing and proposed conditions. A strong sense of place is vital to the health and prosperity of a downtown. By investing in the curb appeal and build upon the communities historic cultural amenities; tourists will recognize the character, look, flavor and heritage that are not found in larger cities but is the experience of rural communities. (Please see attached...) 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). While the above plan focuses on tourism, its implementation will reach far beyond tourism It will touch and benefit Cie Elum's economic development efforts, downtown revitalization efforts, and most of all, increase community pride and slow leakage - when locals spend their money in other towns. To take advantage of the potential benefits that increased tourism brings to a community, it is necessary to first understand why people travel. The number 1 reason for travel is to visit friends and family. (please see attached...) 3. Use of Grant Funds: Please explain exactly how the requested funds will be used. Include an itemized list. See attached list. 4. Real Property: If real property acquisition is a component of the project, please explain. Include any information of property already secured or evidence of the ability to secure the real property. n/a 5. Capital Assets: If capital asset acquisition is a component of the project, please explain. Include any bids solicited and received from potential vendors willing to supply the asset. All capital asset purchases require at least three bids. If you have already selected one of the bids, please provide justifications in writing. yes, all four items will be capital assets that are used by the City of Cie Elum to accomplish a Downtown Revitalization and full tourist experience. Please review the attached bids additional bids will be requests as required.