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Tourism-Related, Small-Scale Municipality-Owned Capital Project" Narrative Project Description: Please describe the project in detail. Indicate the major work to be completed, any milestones that need to be overcome for the project to move forward, and include a comparison of existing and proposed conditions. The Washington State Horse Park ("the Park") operates on 112 acres owned by the City of Cle Elum, plus an additional 110 acres owned by Suncadia and managed by the Kittitas Conservation Trust. The Park uses a tractor to operate and maintain its extensive facilities on a day to day basis and during more than 40 events each season. These tasks include: a. Grooming four competition arenas that total 170,000 sq ft plus 20,000 sq ft of exercise "Iunge pads" multiple times each day when in use b. Transporting.bedding and manure for up to 300 stalls c. Moving shavings bags, gravel, logs and other materials around the property d. Lifting equipment, offloading deliveries, relocating port-a-johns, etc. e. Moving more than 75 large jumping obstacles around five cross country courses The Park's ability to swiftly and efficiently complete these tasks is paramount to successfully managing and hosting its customers' activities. Currently, all of these tasks are handled by one 105 horsepower ("HP") tractor owned by the Park. Occasionally Park management is able to leverage personal connections to borrow a tractor, and sometimes even rent tractors if available. But usually those tractors are too small (30-45 HP) and are not capable of handling the heavy commercial tasks of the Park. The Park's current tractor is often used continuously throughout the day, causing event activities to be delayed waiting for it to become available. For example, the delivery of shavings to customers is frequently late because the arenas are being dragged and prepared for the show. In some extreme situations, a major mechanical issue causes all tasks to stop, creating predictable displeasure. At least two large event organizers have opted to borrow tractors or loan their own equipment in order to get things done at the Park. The Park has reached a size that a second tractor is required to keep up. The equipment needs to be of sufficient strength, at least 60 HP, to handle routine tasks. There is growing frustration from event organizers, participants, spectators, volunteers and Park staff about delays and an inability to service customer needs. This proposal seeks $15,000 toward acquiring a good quality, pre-owned 60-70 HP tractor. Based on research and discussions with the local John Deere dealership, the Park has