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3.3 Total Prioritization Scores To prioritize projects for correction or improvements, we used the Barrier Condition Rating (BCR) system. This rating system is found in many plans including the City of Ellensburg's ADA Transition Plan for Right -of -Way regarding the accessibility of ADA facilities. For the County, using this BCR system as others do, is intended to keep a consistent method of identifying barriers and prioritizing corrections and improvements though out the cities and county. Prioritization scores are the same as the BCR severity table organization. 4.0 Public Involvement Public involvement is a requirement of Title II of the ADA. Kittitas County Public Works hosted two open houses; one on September 12, 2022, in the upper county and one on September 13, 2022, in the Kittitas County Public Works conference room. The purpose of the open houses is to give the community an opportunity to identify areas of concern and deficiencies, suggest priorities for improvement or correction, and give any plan content feedback. The County encourages the community to continue providing feedback as needed. Additionally, any grievances with public facilities accessibility are encouraged by the public. 5.0 Accessibility Improvements and Schedule Facilities were inventoried and evaluated allowing for specific project areas to be identified. After identification, projects were prioritized and a schedule for improvements, corrections, and implementation was established. 5.1 Budgets and Costs for Barrier Removal/Correction Kittitas County Public Works allocates road funds, which is received from a percentage of (0.8%) the annual motor vehicle funds, to pedestrian paths and trails. The funds are defined as a line item of pedestrian paths and trails and historically have averaged approximately $17,000/year. Funds can be built up for a maximum duration of ten years. Each year Public Works staff considers each project eligible for pedestrian paths and trials funds and prioritizes expenditure. Public Works currently has $30,000 allocated for expenditure on pedestrian paths and trails within the County (Upper and Lower). Repairs on Bowers Road are also programmed by line item. 5.2 Proposed Accessibility Improvement Projects and Schedule The County has relatively few curb ramps and sidewalks which are presumed to support low activity due to locations. All the curb ramps and sidewalks are within the Urban Growth Area and are anticipated to be annexed to the city in the future. With that said, the County does currently have sidewalk improvements to M. Airport Rd. on the adopted Transportation Improvement Plan. The work is anticipated to cost $78,000 and is scheduled to occur in 0