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8. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of <br />your community and/or region. If this project is not done, will the anticipated private <br />development still take place? <br />As cited in the original application, this project helps meet the economic goals of the community <br />by preserving a building that has a proven history of success and is consistent with the economic <br />development goals of both the City of Ellensburg and the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plans. If <br />the project is not completed there will be continued deterioration of the roof resulting in damages <br />to the facility and work tools/product of the small business owners who are tenants. This will lead <br />to the loss of tenants, and the inability to locate new tenants for the building. We have not <br />identified alternative sources of funding for the roof replacement. Without this fund a band-aid fix <br />that lacks any warranty will need to be implemented for a makeshift fix utilizing the matching <br />funds EBDA and the City of Ellensburg have committed to this project, which is not the best use <br />of public funds. The support requested here will provide for a permanent, lasting solution to this <br />roofing problem. <br />9. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage <br />between the proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the <br />antiCipated economic outcomes. <br />N/ A -This project provides for protection and preservation of existing infrastructure, which as a <br />successful track record. <br />10. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or if there is <br />a plan for getting it in place. <br />All infrastructure currently exists at this facility. No new infrastructure is necessary <br />11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the Project. _8 __ _ <br />There are four business located at the Ellensburg Business Incubator, and 4 located at the Airport <br />Building. By funding this project, the amount of businesses are created/retained is doubled. <br />12. Indicated the Estimated Number of Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. _over 25 __ <br />As cited in the previous application, there are 9 jobs generated at the Ellensburg Business <br />Incubator. This proposal increases the amount of jobs created/retained to almost three <br />mId to over 25 jobs with the inclusion of the Airport Building.