Res-2018-177 Distressed Sales and Use Tax Cle Elum

Home Browse Search

During the planning process, local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations were invited to submit projects that could create jobs, stimulate private investment or set the stage for future development. Twenty projects were submitted and the CEDS steering committee ranked the projects in terms of their readiness and potential to boost jobs and the regional economy. TOP CEDS PROJECTS FOR KITTITAS-YAKIMA REGION Below is a ranked 11st of all submitted projects. Projects were ranked based on several criteria, listed here In order of importance: job creation, funding leverage, readiness to proceed, llkellhood of success, and the overall need for the project. In the event there was a tie, the project that created the most jobs and showed the greatest readiness to proceed received superior rankine. 1. City of Mabton, Extend Natural Gas Service This 13 mile natural gas pipeline extension would bring natural gas provided by Williams Northwest Pipeline (WNP) from Prosser to Mabton. The extension of services to Mabton would allow Northwest Horticulture (NWH) to add a 3rd gas boiler to expand production. 2. City of Yakima, Cascade MIii Project Redevelopment of the 225-acre former Boise MIii, which closed In 2006, into a mixed use, office park, light industrial and entertainment area. The entire property Is privately owned, current landowners are engaged In supporting successful fmplementatlon of the project. 3. EUensbuf'I Buslneu Development Authority, .Airport B111lnts1 Park The goal of this project Is to create additional manufacturing space to attract companies and create famlly wage jobs. Phase 2 of 2. - 4. Vision Cle Elum, Main Street Redevelopment The project wlll bring improvements that will attract business, enhance current business, and tap Into the 28,000 vehicles per day traveling on 1-90. The project wlll create an lnvltins downtown with wider sidewalks, parallel parkln1, pedestrian bump outs, and enhanced storm water drainage. S. Hopesaurc:a, Hope Healthy Homes This project comprises the development, construction and operation of a modular home manufacturing assembly plant with ;m auxlllary construction and instillllation services division In Kittitas county. &. City of Union Gap, Rellonal Beltway Connector The beltway connector Is designed to connect the South Union Gap interchange to Ahtanum Road thereby providing a more direct llmlted access route .as an alternative to traveling on Main Street. 7. Rural Community Development Resources, Bullnus Development Fundlnc The key goal of this project Is to obtain an EDA grant for an expanded rqional Community Loan Fund Investment into the region to provide bluer loans to ethnically diverse business enterprises. 6