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PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. Project Description: Describe the scope of work. lndicate the major work involved, including a brief comparison of existing and proposed conditions. The proposed project would provide fiber connectivity to three geographic locations within the City of Ellensburg, as well as provide a connection to the wastewater treatment plant and a future traffic signal located at the intersection of University and Reecer Creek. This will require the installation of both above and below ground fiber, vaults, cabinets, and splice cases. There is currently no existing fiber telecommunications infrastructure to these geographic areas. Once infrastructure is complete these locations will be a more attractive option for businesses. 2. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of your communlty and/or region. lf this project is not done, will the anticipated private development still take place? As demonstrated by the recent and ongoing pandemic, businesses are more and more dependent on technology and the internet for their day to day operations. Point of sale systems at local merchants are the norm as well as online commerce. By having safe, reliable Gigabit telecommunications, companies that are looking for remote office locations would look to Ellensburg for its great quality of life for their employees. By extending our network, we would be introducing lnternet services into these neighborhoods that are not only significantly faster than DSL and cable, but more reliable. With more reliable fiber connections, businesses and individuals are far less likely to experience temporary blackouts that can halt productivity in vexing and expensive ways. This would give the city a favorable position in attracting businesses, who in turn would benefit from fast, reliable access to the internet, making them more productive. The vacant land within the proposed build areas would be more enticing to prospective developers and businesses with fiber connectivity right to their lots, 3. lndicate if the project is consistent with the following applicable state, regional and local plans and prioritization processes: tr Overall Economic Development Plan - Officlally Adopted: December 18,2017 B Gomprehenslve Land Use Plan - Officially Adopted: December|8. 2017 Capital Facllity Plan - Officially Adoptedr December 18, 2017 communltyActlonPlan{orothercommunlty.basedplan)-officiallyAdopted- Slx.Year Transportatlon lmprovement Plan - Officially Adopted: June 15. 2020 Site.e peclfic development plans; e.9,, Gommunity Master Plan - Officially Adopted- E tr E tr tr 3