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KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: February 9, 2026 TOPIC: Kittitas County CWU Technology Transfer Center Feasibility Project Update ACTION REQUESTED: Direct staff to prepare enabling documents to accept the Technology Transfer Center Feasibility Study and to work with the Conference of Governments on the next project phases. LEAD STAFF: Joshua Fredrickson RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare enabling documents accepting the Technology Transfer Center Feasibility Study and direct staff to work with the Conference of Governments on the next project phases. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Kittitas County was awarded funding for a planning grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). • The purpose of the grant is to explore the feasibility of developing a Technology Transfer Center, repurposing the Old Heat building. • The final draft of the study has been completed. • The Conference of Government is positioned to support the next phases of the project. BACKGROUND: The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) selected Kittitas County to receive planning grant funding. This grant funding supported the development of the Kittitas County CWU Technology Transfer Center Feasibility Study. A consultant was selected, and a draft study has been prepared. The development of the study included a project kickoff meeting, stakeholder meetings, and coordination with CWU. This feasibility study is a partnership with Central Washington University (CWU). The purpose of the study is to gauge the feasibility of using the Old Heat building as a catalyst to attract industries that will make a long-term difference for the region. Page 1 of 2 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2026