2017-10-23-minutes-public-works-study-session

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S. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of your community and/or region. If this project Is not done, will the anticipated prnrat7e development still twice place? As cited In the original appitcation, this project helps meet the economic goals of the community by preseiving a building that has a proven history of success and is consistent with the economic development goals of both dw City of Ellensburg and the IQtiitas County Comprehensive Plans. If the project is not completed there will be continued deterioration of the roof resulting in damages two the facility and work tools/product of the small business owners who are tenants. This will lead to the loss of tenants, and the inability to locate new tenants for the building. We have not Identified alternative sources of funding for the roof replacement. Without this fund a band-aid fix that lacks any warranty will need to be implemented for a makeshift fix utilizing the matching funds EBDA and the Qty of Ellensburg have committed to this project:, which is not the best use of public funds. The support requested here will provide for a permanent, lasting solution to this roofing problem. 9. Describe any feasibility or predevelopmentstudies that demonstrate the linkage between the proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the anticipated economic outcomes. N/A — This project provides for protection and preservation of existing infrastructure, which as a successful track record. 10. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or If there is a plan for getting it in place. All infrastructure currently exists at this facility. No new infrastructure is necessary 11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the Project. 8 There are four business located at the Ellensburg Business Incubator, and 4 located at the Airport Building. By funding this project, the amount of businesses are seated/retained its dg1d* . 12. Indicated the Estimated Number of ]obs Created/Retalned by the Project. over 25 As killed in the previous application, there are 9 jobs generated at the Ellensburg Business Incubator. This proposal increases the amount of jobs created/retained to almost three &W to over 25 jobs with the inclusion of the Airport Building.