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private development is not promotable as the infrastructure systems are unreliable in the First Street corridor. Capacity cons1raints are not the only scheduling pressure on the improvements for the First Street corridor. '.file proposed First Street $tormwater Improvements (Phase Two) must be installed before WSDOT .completes their scheduled First Street (SR 903) Paver project, scheduled in Spring of 2022. If WSDOT completes paving activities before the stormwater improvements are installed, a five- year roadway moratorium will occur, prohibiting the City from construction within the roadway prism, further delaying an economically and physically revitalized downtown. 9. Dncrtba any faaalblllty or prwdavalopmant atudle• that demonat..-te the linkage between the proposed Dlstreaaad County lnfraetructura Improvements and the anticipated economic autcomea. Conceptual plans and studies have been prepared for Cle Elum~s downtown conidor over the past 20 years to improve traffic flow~ optimize parking, and build a pedestrian-friendly environment The latter has always been a focal point to enhance Cle Elum's tourism experience. The plans. also addressed the need for improvements to storm.water facilities throughout the City, Past plans and studies continually lost momentum as the City's limited budget restricted possibilities for advancing forward without financial assistance. With procurement of grants in excess of $1.5 million in 1.5 years, Cle Elwn residents and business owners have acknowledged the reality of the downtown revitalization truly coming to fruition. The rigoroUB planning process discussed in question 7 included feasibility analysis of design alternatives, followed by adoption of the preferred alternative by City Council. Though the .planning process did not include a• market study and potential economic outcomes following completion of the revitalization, compa,risons were made to many of the eastern Washington neighboring communities implementing main street revitalizations, with overwhelming positive results. Eastern Washington examples of economic revitalization resulting from revitalized Main Streets/downtowns include Grandview, Sunnyside, and Yakima, Washington. The consultant team contracted by the City (HLA and HBB) led these three efforts, including the award-winning Grandview "Alive" Downtown Revitalization where over twenty store fronts were vacant prior to the project, and today, one store front stands vacant in the thriving community. 10. Indicate If other needed infrastructure (e.g .• sawer, water, power) Is in place or If there Is a plan for getting It In place. The First Street Downtown Revitalization project as a whole was strategically planned to address underground facilities during or prior to sidewalk and street improvement project phases. Phase Two -First Street Stormwater Improvements is funded in total and will be completed as part of the First Street Stormwater and Billings Avenue Intersection Improvements. Undergrounding of power and other dry utilities will also be included in the storm.water project to isolate trench excavation needs to one instance. The City's sewer and water systems are already in place and will not require any modifications. As previously mentioned, the proposed stoJlilwater improvements along the entire corridor must be installed before WSDOT completes the First Street (SR 903) Paver project, scheduled for the Spring of 2022. 11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Bualneua Create atalned the Project. A Assumptionl/Justlficatious/Metbodoloey/Calculatio The City, many community members, and various organizations have realized the importance of tourism in Cle Elum and the positive affect it has on the current and future businesses. Constructing a safe and efficient stonnwater system in harmony with the street and sidewalk infrastructure systems is one of the first steps in creating a flourishing downtown. 12