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4. What we need to achieve our goals <br />Our ask: Increase Kittitas County funding under the next agreement to $40,000 for 2024, and plan for annual increases tied to the <br />Federal COLA index, the change in Commissioner District 2 tax revenues, or change in population of Commissioner District 2. <br />1.The agreement and annual funding of $19,900 has been the same since at least 2009. <br />2.Utilities and overhead costs have increased just since 2019 by 26%. <br />3.The community has experienced growth that will to continue with planned developments including Mountain Vision 2030. <br />4.Cost of inspections and maintenance of 21 systems, some of which were deferred for 8 years. Fire Department, HVAC, plumbing, <br />walk-ins, and other mechanical system findings have been costly to correct and maintain. Given our designation as a disaster relief <br />shelter for the county, this work could not wait. We are in the process of catching up. To do this, we are dipping into our operating <br />reserves and planning to maintain the systems going forward. <br />5.Gen X will be joining the community of seniors beginning 2025. We need to provide new services (for example: online access to <br />schedules, forms, and volunteer opportunities). <br />Our answer: Reduce risks. <br />1.Upgrade technology and equipment that has, or is becoming obsolete, move data to the cloud (grant for cloud storage approved). <br />2.Complete deferred maintenance and have all systems on a regular periodic inspection and maintenance schedule (in progress). <br />3.Upgrade to high speed internet to allow for greater facility use and virtual participation in activities and events ($205 monthly). <br />4.Support for the Board of Directors in a review of the corporation’s governance and the revised Washington Non-profit Corporation <br />Act Chapter 24.03A RCW. <br />5.Gain access to update the website or create a new website to improve outreach, ease of use and donor engagement. <br />6.Continue to engage with allied organizations and partners, and seek collaboration to leverage resources.