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IUI. WylI CIIVCIUPUIU.OrI,I_OVLL-U1 L 1-'t l%.. I-OZ7V 1-U/0/4CVCIIiCL <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />ECOLOGY <br />State of Washington <br />AMENDMENT NO. 1 <br />TO AGREEMENT NO. AQOBC-2024-MCPHD-00010 <br />BETWEEN <br />THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY <br />AND <br />Kittitas County Public Health Department <br />PURPOSE: To amend the above -referenced agreement (AGREEMENT) between the state of Washington Department of <br />Ecology (ECOLOGY) and Kittitas County Public Health Department (RECIPIENT) for the Community -Led Air Quality <br />Improvement for Ellensburg (PROJECT). <br />The purpose of amendment 1 is to extend the end date of the agreement to 6/30/2027 to allow more time to complete <br />deliverables. This is a no -cost amendment. <br />IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED that the AGREEMENT is amended as follows: <br />Expiration Date: <br />Original: 06/30/2025 Amended: 06/30/2027 <br />Project Long Description: <br />Amended: <br />Community -Led Air Quality Improvement for Ellensburg <br />Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) proposes a six month- two year project depending upon funding <br />availability, starting in Jan 2025, to reduce criteria air pollutants —carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, <br />ozone, and particulate matter —in Ellensburg, an overburdened community. The project emphasizes community involvement to <br />design emissions reduction strategies that reflect local priorities. If funding is only available for six months the focus will be on <br />the initial community engagement and data analysis needed for future projects when funding becomes available. <br />Project Tasks and Deliverables <br />The project will unfold in four phases: <br />1. Community Outreach and Engagement (April 2025 - Sept 2025): <br />KCPHD will form a stakeholder advisory group, including residents and environmental advocates. Through meetings, focus <br />groups, and surveys, diverse community input will be collected. <br />Deliverable: Stakeholder group and initial outreach plan. <br />2. Data Collection and Needs Assessment (Oct 2025 - March 2026): <br />Surveys, interviews, and focus groups will assess community air quality concerns. Outreach will target underrepresented groups <br />to ensure equitable participation. <br />Template Version 10/30/2015 <br />