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8. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of your <br />community and/or region. If this project is not done, will the anticipated private development still take place? <br />By making the downtown more visitor friendly, we hope to prolong visits both by citizens as well as <br />tourists, which is a staple in Roslyn's economy. Once that has occurred, we anticipate a need for the <br />businesses to increase staff to meet the need, which will increase the economic vitality of the citizens as well <br />as the businesses. <br />If funding is not received , the bleachers and poles will be the only projects completed. <br />9. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage between the <br />proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the anticipated economic outcomes. <br />The Storefront Studio, which was a cooperative effort between the Roslyn Downtown Association and <br />the University of Washington, to provide ideas for economic vitality in Roslyn, was completed and adopted <br />in 2010. <br />The Roslyn Business Group, Roslyn Citizens, and Roslyn's Planning and Historic Preservation <br />Commission have had many discussions regarding the proposed projects over the last 3 years. The result of <br />these discussions is this application for funding. <br />10. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or if there is a plan for <br />getting it in place. <br />Runje Field is currently partially served with power, and there are several public restrooms available . Increased <br />power is needed due to the increased use of the park. <br />Additionally, parking is antiCipated to be repainted this summer. <br />11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the Project • ..=..1 ..:;..0 __ _ <br />This number is the number of businesses that rely on the steady flow ofpeopJe passing by their <br />establishments as well as vacant storefronts, currently available for in-fill. <br />12. Indicated the Estimated Number of Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. ..:;.1 =-5 __ _ <br />This number is based off of an estimate for hiring one additional employee at each of our highest <br />performing downtown businesses. This number does not reflect the increase in temporary employment due <br />to the project construction itself. <br />13