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4. Non-Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 100,000 (Examples: Provided materials in other languages, met with localsocial services agencies, advertised in minority publications.) The County's webpages and all documents on the County's website can be translated into different languages by using google translate. There are only two local newspapers in Kittitas County. Kittitas County advertises its open houses and public meetings in both local newspapers. All open houses and public meetings are held in accessible locations. All population groups - including minority, women, low-income, and limited English proficiency population groups are encouraged to participate. Open houses and public meetings are held in both Upper County and Lower County, or the neighborhood where the project is taking place to encourage all population groups to participate, including minority, women, low-income, and limited English proficiency population groups. Holding the open houses in several locations makes it easier for persons who could not afford to drive long distances participate or who have limited schedules. No special professional language services have been requested, therefore there has not been any costs incurred for translations and interpreters. Press releases and advertisements requesting qualifications for contractual services include the following statements: "Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged business enterprise CONSULTANT firms to respond." "The Recipient, in accordance with Title Vlof the Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat.252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part21,, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award." List all the transportation related contracts (federal and others) that were executed during the reporting period. (Please include construction, consultant agreements for planning, design, engineering, environmental, research, maintenance, etc.) (SEE'APPENDIX A' ATTACHED) Other than advertising in your local legal publication, what outreach was made to the DMWBE firms that a contracting opportunity existed within your agency? ln addition to advertising in the local legal publication the Ellensburg Daily Record, projects are typically advertised in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce and the Northern Tribune, depending on the complexity and type of services needed for the project. Advertising is the only method of outreach to all persons and firms. 4