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KITTITAS COUNTY Page 55 Comprehensive Plan C APITAL FACILITIES PLAN INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is to plan for adequate public facilities within the County’s financial capability. The CFP provides the framework for this planning effort and adopts by reference a six- year list of proposed projects and financing plan called the Kittitas County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects proposed in the CIP are public facility improvements needed to shape and maintain our quality of life. All of the public facility improvements identified in the CIP must be consistent with the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan and scheduled to be in place concurrently with development impacts to maintain or exceed adopted standards for levels of service. Kittitas County public facilities include County owned buildings, land, parks and roads. Other public facility plans that are not under Kittitas County ownership are also listed or included by reference, such as plans for water, sewer, fire, schools, and parks. A capital project may include a newly constructed facility, a renovated facility, a major repair, or reconstruction of damaged or deteriorating facilities. This plan does not cover routine maintenance, furniture, or equipment. Statutory Requirements The Growth Management Act (GMA), adopted by the Washington State Legislature, requires comprehensive planning to guide growth and development. The CFP is one of six mandatory planning elements that GMA requires in each County’s Comprehensive Plan (RCW 36.70A.070 (3)). The CFP must identify specific facilities, include a realistic financing plan, and adjust the plan if funding is inadequate. Washington Administrative Code (WAC 365-196-415) provides requirements and recommendations for the CFP element. Relationship with Other Documents There is a direct relationship between the CFP and the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan. The land use element determines where and at what density population and employment growth will be located. The CFP identifies the thresholds of growth when new and expanded public facilities will be needed, and indicates the County’s priority system for constructing the identified public facilities. Although some public facilities are provided by government agencies or private entities other than the County, the County is responsible to show that these services are available. Identified improvements to public facilities that are owned or operated by Kittitas County shall also be included in the County's annual budget. Any identified public facility improvements that are not owned or operated by the County, but by independent districts or private organizations, should be included in the annual budgets and Capital Improvements Programs of the entities which provide those public facilities.