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. Arena expansion to serve our largest current events, attract additional regional and <br />national competitions, support simultaneous multi-discipline activities, and bring more <br />out of county visitors to the grounds. <br />. Restrooms, lighting, and amenities that elevate the overall user experience and meet <br />increasing visitor expectations. <br />With upgraded facilities, the Park will attract more visitors, benefiting hotels, restaurants, local <br />businesses, and service providers, while also creating safer, more accessible, and comfortable <br />infrastructure for participants, spectators, vendors, and families. By retaining and growing equine <br />and non-equine events that bring people together, the project fosters quality of life in Kittitas <br />County, community pride, and long{erm economic resilience. <br />This project is planned for full implementation in a single phase to maximize its impact and <br />benefits. However, if fullfunding is not available, WSHP has planned its expansion with a <br />flexible approach that prioritizes the most urgent improvements. Funding would be directed <br />toward critical safety and capacity-building elements that enable the Park to operate efficiently <br />and attract more business, which results in increased tourism revenue for the region. The <br />reduced scope would include these priorities: <br />. Security fencing <br />. 11 permanent barn pads for 220 stalls <br />. 32 additional RV sites <br />. 73 new parking spaces <br />. Portable bleachers <br />This scaled-back implementation would delay providing restroom facilities, ambient lighting <br />throughout the site, vendor area utilities, ancillary maintenance and office structures, <br />pedestrian/vehicular/horse separation fencing, and directional signage. This phased approach <br />would reduce our overall grant request by about $1m to a total of $3,275,000. Even at a <br />reduced scope, the investment delivers significant benefits for the county tourism and <br />hospitality i ndustries. <br />Full Buildout Site Plan: <br />https://cityofcleelum.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/EdaWPJFoYflGvsHM3l HeTdwBepoGLj3LDJtA9lBTE <br />ND3bq?e=Dh9Av7 <br />2024 Econom ic I m pact Study (referenced below) : <br />https://cityofcleelum.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EROatsL5Hk5Mrrag3TSl sukByWwllqTb3bqqbYk220Pl wA <br />?e=QDAvWN <br />2. Tourism Benefit <br />The proposed expansion of the WSHP will strengthen Kittitas County's tourism economy by <br />increasing visitor capacity, enhancing event quality, and expanding year-round recreational <br />access. WSHP currently draws 38,000 visitors annually of which 81o/o ?re from outside the <br />Gounty. According to a 2024 economic impact study conducted in partnership with Central <br />Washington University, WSHP contributes $4.23 million in economic activity each year.