2026 - 2031 Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan - Final

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Frequently Asked Questions Page 155 • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. • Airports Geographic Information Systems (AGIS): GIS software that provides a 3D visualization of the airport during the design period, allowing engineers to test and change their designs. Once the airport is built, AGIS can assist with day-to-day operations. • Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC): Refers to the process the Department of Defense (DoD) has used to reorganize its installation infrastructure to more efficiently and effectively support its force structure, increase operational readiness, and facilitat e new ways of doing business. • Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB): The Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) loan program bill, SB 5031, was signed into law by the Governor on May 3, 2021 (effective June 30, 2021). The corresponding capital budget bill, SHB 1080, which provides an additional $5 million for the 2021-2023 biennium was signed into law by the Governor on May 18, 2021. The revolving loan program is for revenue-producing capital projects to help public-use general aviation airports become more self-sustainable and less dependent on public funding. Eligible projects can include hangars, fueling facilities, business parks on airport property, paid parking facilities, passenger amenities and other revenue-generating or cost-cutting developments. • Community Development Services (CDS): A department within the Kittitas County government. The purpose of CDS is to assist the citizens of Kittitas County in planning for the use and development of land and buildings while protecting public health and safety, sustaining a vibrant economy, promoting the conservation of natural resources, and protecting the environment. • Capital Improvement Program (CIP): A Six-Year Plan that shows capital improvements that are needed to provide adequate public facilities in Kittitas County. The County either directly provides these capital improvements or coordinates with other agencies to provide them. The Six-Year Plan is reviewed and updated annually. Annual updates are made to correct or modify project costs, revenue sources, and dates of construction. • Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR): A Conditional Letter of Map Revision, or CLOMR, is FEMA’s comment on a proposed project that would affect the hydrologic or hydraulic characteristics of a flooding source.