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<br />Frequently Asked Questions Page 185 <br /> <br /> <br />• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or <br />ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. <br />• Airports Geographic Information Systems (AGIS): GIS software that provides a 3D <br />visualization of the airport during the design period, allowing engineers to test and <br />change their designs. Once the airport is built, AGIS can assist with day-to-day <br />operations. <br />• Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC): Refers to the process the Department of <br />Defense (DoD) has used to reorganize its installation infrastructure to more efficiently <br />and effectively support its force structure, increase operational readiness, and facilitate <br />new ways of doing business. <br />• Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB): The Community Aviation <br />Revitalization Board (CARB) loan program bill, SB 5031, was signed into law by the <br />Governor on May 3, 2021 (effective June 30, 2021). The corresponding capital budget <br />bill, SHB 1080, which provides an additional $5 million for the 2021-2023 biennium was <br />signed into law by the Governor on May 18, 2021. The revolving loan program is for <br />revenue-producing capital projects to help public-use general aviation airports become <br />more self-sustainable and less dependent on public funding. Eligible projects can include <br />hangars, fueling facilities, business parks on airport property, paid parking facilities, <br />passenger amenities and other revenue-generating or cost-cutting developments. <br />• Community Development Services (CDS): A department within the Kittitas County <br />government. The purpose of CDS is to assist the citizens of Kittitas County in planning <br />for the use and development of land and buildings while protecting public health and <br />safety, sustaining a vibrant economy, promoting the conservation of natural resources, <br />and protecting the environment. <br />• Capital Improvement Program (CIP): A Six-Year Plan that shows capital improvements <br />that are needed to provide adequate public facilities in Kittitas County. The County <br />either directly provides these capital improvements or coordinates with other agencies to <br />provide them. The Six-Year Plan is reviewed and updated annually. Annual updates are <br />made to correct or modify project costs, revenue sources, and dates of construction. <br />• Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR): A Conditional Letter of Map Revision, or <br />CLOMR, is FEMA’s comment on a proposed project that would affect the hydrologic or <br />hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source. <br />• Decommission: The process of dismantling or demolishing a public facility when it has <br />deteriorated due to age. Accompanies the opening of a new facility to replace the old <br />facility. <br />• Department of Natural Resources (DNR): An agency of the Washington State <br />government. Under the elected leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, the DNR