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actions for implementation. The plan was created with the assistance and input of various tourism -related interest groups from across the County through a process of open meetings, tourism surveys, open house events, focus group meetings and data research. Municipality Ownership: In order to be eligible for funding under this program, projects must be owned by a municipality in Kittitas County. Projects may be privately developed, but must be transferred to municipality ownership at completion. Proof of ownership and/or transfer agreements may be a requirement of any funding award and reimbursement request. Application Process: Projects seeking funding assistance within this grant program must complete each step of a four -step grant process. Figure A: i i:i f;,•;} Application H for CIP List _-L.-- A Feasibility rf: Analysis .Design • Permitting tea: i Construction The intent of the process is to create the CIP with potential projects which are eligible under state law for receiving lodging tax funds. The list will be prioritized based on criteria derived from the Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan. Projects must successfully navigate through each step of the process to remain in the CIP. The CIP will be updated through this application process at least once every five (5) years. The CIP is managed by the County's LTAC, with assistance from County staff and a Technical Review Team (TRT) and as approved by the BOCC, through the four -step process described above in Figure A. The TRT is an advisory body made up of 5 to 7 members to include volunteers with industry experience and technical knowledge in planning, design, and development of projects. Although the TRT may also include County staff, it is not intended to duplicate other county or city permitting, planning, or project compliance processes. Its scope is to assure that the CIP strategic intent is met, that information provided in the project application remains current and is accurate, and to advise the LTAC of the applicant's completion of each project requirement at each step. All members of the TRT are appointed by the BOCC. Steps 1 and 2 determine a project's eligibility for funding consideration. Projects are eligible for funding consideration in Steps 3 and 4 of the process. However, it should be noted that completion of Steps 1, 2, and/or 3 is not a guarantee of future funding. Projects which become