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will allow the City to better maintain the roadway system and related integrated infrastructure Systems. 2. Explain the specific Infrastructure issues the project addresses and how they are linked to economic development improvements. The City is proposing to construct stormwater, sidewalk, and roadway infrastructure improvements concurrently at Billings Avenue and First Street. This comprehensive planning strategy allows the City to coordinate the improvements to different but integrated infrastructure systems, at the same location, while providing multiple benefits. Integrated planning allows time alignment across project scheduling for construction of all related systems. Because of the nature of these related systems, coordinating above and below ground elements minimizes disturbances while bringing aging infrastructure to a state of good repair with expected capacity. Additionally, the City should receive favorable construction bids due to the economy of scale. The construction of the proposed components at Billings Avenue and First Street, and the north block between Billings Avenue and Oakes Avenue completes another full intersection and half -block identified in the Downtown Revitalization Plan, prepares the City for economic development opportunities, and displays the City's commitment to its citizens and businesses. By planning in an integrated manner, necessary interruptions to local transportation, commerce, and day-to-day operations will be limited to one occasion, placing Cle Elum in a positive light with existing and prospective businesses. Separately, each of the project elements addresses infrastructure issues that are linked to economic development. When considered together, the First Street Stormwater and Billings Avenue to Oakes Avenue Improvements project is undeniably well aligned with the purpose of the Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program. This project and the Downtown Revitalization effort as a whole will not only directly impact the Cie Elum population of nearly 2,000 people, but will also positively reach all of Upper Kittitas County's 5,000 residents as Cle Elum's "downtown" is considered the downtown Upper Kittitas County. With very limited commerce opportunities in the neighboring communities of South Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald, and Suncadia, Cle Elum's regionally significant Downtown Revitalization can meet all of Upper Kittitas County's day-to-day needs including retail, dining, service, medical, grocery, fuel, amongst many other industries. Complementing established businesses, the Downtown Revitalization will spark infill opportunities and expanded commerce. Stormwater Infrastructure Currently, Cle Elum's downtown is hampered by an inadequate stormwater system, negatively impacting commerce following rain and snow events throughout the year. Cie Elum enjoys year- round outdoor tourism. Ample amounts of snow provide wintertime outdoor activities and considerable spring and fall rain provides lush and attractive forests encouraging outdoor recreation for much of the year. The same precipitation levels that position the City as a natural tourist destination also expose the deficiencies of the stormwater system. Puddling water during rain storms and icing of the streets in the winter discourage non -motorized transportation and stunt a vibrant and walkable downtown. The detrimental infiltration and inflow (I&I) issues hampering Cie Elum's regional wastewater system are being identified and potentially partially corrected during the stormwater system reconstruction. By prohibiting unmanaged stormwater and I&I from consuming wastewater capacity, the City will be able to encourage commercial growth without costly upgrades to the regional wastewater treatment plant serving Cle Elum, South Cle Elum, Suncadia, Roslyn and Ronald. The City has secured funding to design and construct Phase Two — First Street Stormwater Improvements, a major component to the First Street Stormwater and Billings Avenue to Oakes Avenue Improvements project.