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Kittitas County, Washington <br />BOARD or COIINTY <br />COMMISSIONE,RS <br />District One <br />Cory Wright <br />District Two <br />Laura Osiadacz <br />District Three <br />Brett Wachsmith <br />December 16,2025 <br />Washington State Department of Commerce <br />Local Government Division <br />P.O. Box 42525 <br />Olympia, WA 98504-2525 <br />Subject: Request for Financial Independent Feasibility Review for Proposed Public Facilities <br />District in Kittitas CountY <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners is writing to formally request, pursuant to <br />RCW 36.100.025, that the Washington State Department of Commerce conduct an independent <br />financial feasibility review for the proposed formation of a new Public Facilities District (PFD) <br />in Kittitas County. <br />The purpose of this request is to ensure that the proposed PFD is evaluated through an objective, <br />data-driven analysis that considers economic viability, long-term financial sustainability, <br />potential project scope, governance implications, and community benefit. As required by statute, <br />ittir itra"p"ndent review will assist local decision-makers and the public in determining whether <br />the formation of a PFD is in the best interest of the County and its residents. <br />The PFD under consideration is proposed to have a boundary matching the extents of Kittitas <br />County and would include all unincorporated and incorporated areas. Currently the types of <br />projects under consideration are focused on community recreation facilities. <br />Please confirm receipt of this request and advise on any additional materials or procedural steps <br />necessary to initiate the feasibility review. We appreciate the Department of Commerce's <br />guidance and look forward to working collaboratively throughout this process. <br />Sincerel <br />Cory Wright, Vice-Chair <br />Kittitas County Commissioner <br />Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5s Avenue, STE 108 Eilensburg, WA 98926 <br />(s09) 962-7s08 FAX (509) 962-76',79