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construction of a new transfer station facility in Kittitas County. <br />1. The Solid Waste Management Plan was updated and finalized in July of 2020. <br />2. The site was selected through a rigorous public outreach campaign. The site was then rezoned and permitted to <br />accommodate the transfer facility campus in March of 2021. <br />3. Underground utilities and a new collector roadway were designed and constructed to the site with construction completion <br />achieved in November of 2021. <br /> <br />18. How will long term sustainability be achieved? <br />Long term sustainability options and associated implementation actions were summarized in Chapter 4. Waste Reduction, <br />Recycling, and Composting in the Solid Waste Management Plan which was finalized in July of 2020. <br />Specifically in relation to the new transfer station, in section 4.4.2.1 Composting Facility, the upgrade of composting <br />methodology is described to increase the speed of the composting process by using aerated static pile composting. <br />Kittitas County Solid Waste will be investigating feasibility of maximizing solar potential in relation to the new transfer station <br />campus with the design consultant once the design contract is awarded. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Administrative, Financial, and Planning: <br />19. During the last 3 years, describe three (3) distinct projects or activities for the system in which you are applying. <br />(i.e., Disaster Resiliency Plan, Emergency Plan, Rate Study, Income Survey, Annual Budgeting, etc.) <br />If you are unable to give three examples, please explain why: <br />1. Kittitas County Solid Waste completes annual budgeting, with the most recent review occurring in 2022. <br />2. In 2022 a rate study was also completed, with an adjustment forthcoming in November 2022. <br />3. On September 16, 2019. the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the Kittitas County Multi- <br />Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Through partnerships, reduce the vulnerability to natural hazards in order to protect the <br />health, safety, welfare and economy of the communities within Kittitas County. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />System Capital Improvements: <br />20. During the last 3 years, describe three (3) distinct capital projects or activities for the system in which you are <br />applying. (Project Specific Title, etc.) <br />If you are unable to give three examples, please explain why: <br />During the previous 3 years multiple projects have been accomplished to provide accommodation for the relocation and <br />construction of a new transfer station facility in Kittitas County. <br />1. The Solid Waste Management Plan was updated and finalized in July of 2020. <br />2. The site was selected through a rigorous public outreach campaign. The site was then rezoned and permitted to <br />accommodate the transfer facility campus in March of 2021. <br />3. Underground utilities and a new collector roadway were designed and constructed to the site with construction completion <br />achieved in November of 2021. <br /> <br /> <br />Tables top <br /> <br /> <br />Estimated Project Schedule /Cost/Readiness to Proceed <br />Activity Current <br />Status <br />Percent <br />Complete <br />Completion <br />Date <br />Total Project <br />Amount <br />PWB Requested <br />Amount <br />Engineering Report (Preliminary <br />Engineering) <br />Completed 100 % 07/20 (Mo/Yr) $ 198,813 $ 0 <br />Cultural and Historical Resources <br />Review (Section 106 or Executive Order <br />21-02) <br />Completed 100 % 04/19 (Mo/Yr) $ 83,985 $ 0 <br />Environmental Review Completed 100 % 02/20 (Mo/Yr) $ 54,230 $ 0 <br />Land/Right-of-way Acquisition/Site- <br />Control <br />Completed 100 % 10/21 (Mo/Yr) $ 3,388,735 $ 0 <br />Permits Completed 100 % 03/21 (Mo/Yr) $ 517,961 $ 0 <br />Public Involvement/Information Completed 100 % 12/21 (Mo/Yr) $ 139,118 $ 0 <br />Bid Documents (Design Engineering) Not Started 0 % 05/23 (Mo/Yr) $ 840,000 $ 0