Laserfiche WebLink
KITTITAS COUNTY CWU TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER FEASIBILITY PROJECT <br />UPDATE <br />Josh Fredrickson stated that Conference of Governments(COG) has <br />expressed the need to hire a professional service group to help <br />advocate for regional needs at the federal level and has interest in <br />soliciting for the service. Josh Fredrickson stated that discussion <br />amongst the group is that each agency would fund a portion of the <br />service cost and a draft of the request for services was presented. <br />Commissioner Brett Wachsmith asked about proportionate funding from <br />each entity. The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to <br />present a monthly COG update through Public Works. The Board of <br />County Commissioners directed staff to move forward with the <br />proposal. Discussion was held on by laws. Josh Fredrickson recognizes <br />that this group has expressed a lot of collaboration. <br />OTHER BUSINESS- I-90 EXPANSION <br />Josh Fredrickson gave an update on an application for I-90 expansion <br />has made it onto a House Bill and is recognized as eligible project <br />to hopefully move forward for funding. Josh Fredrickson stated that <br />Rep. Kim Schrier has been a major proponent of getting this funding <br />forward. Josh Fredrickson stated that Public Works has done <br />feasibility for this I-90 expansion project and the next step would <br />be securing funding for environmental permitting. The Board <br />recognized ongoing efforts. <br />Meeting concluded at 2:03 PM. <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />1 <br />Rebecca Cruse, Clerk Laura Osiadacz, Chairman <br />07/28/25 MINUTES <br />