Resolution_Ratify Chair Signature_PFD Feasibility Study_04012026

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - RATIFYING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE USE OF 2026 PUBLIC FACILITY AWARD (DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX) TO SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL FEASIBILTY REVIEW FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT AND RATIFYING THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE AGREEMENT WITH COMMERCE FOR SAID FEASIBILITY REVIEW WHEREAS: The 1999 Legislature did pass RCW 82.14.370 Sales and Use Tax for Public Facilities in rural counties; and WHEREAS: These funds may only be used to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic development offices int eh state of Washington; and WHEREAS: Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 3 6. 100 authorizes Counties to develop a Public Facilities District (PFD); and WHEREAS: Public Facilities Districts are able to develop and operate regional facilities including sports, entertainment, convention or recreational facilities which can facilitate economic development; and WHEREAS: Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.100.025 and RCW 35.57.025 require an independent financial feasibility review by the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) prior to any new PFD; and WHEREAS: The review will examine the potential costs and revenue of a PFD; and WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners were briefed on the agreement with Commerce at the March 30, 2026, Special Study Session with direction given to move forward with utilizing said Public Facilities Funds in the amount of $20,000.00 to support the Department of Commerce Independent Financial Feasibility Review for the development of a Public Facilities District (PFD); and WHEREAS: The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners executed said Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce on March 30, 2026.