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<br />2026-03-30 MINUTES <br /> <br />Thomas explained that the County and Mid-Columbia Fisheries <br />Enhancement Group would serve as co-applicants, with lead <br />responsibilities transitioning as each entity completed its portion <br />of the project. <br />Arden Thomas requested authorization for the application form, but <br />due to the item not being properly listed for action on the agenda, <br />the matter will be brought forward at a future meeting for <br />ratification. <br />Chairman Cory Wright asked if there is a final grant deadline. Arden <br />Thomas stated the final grant deadline is June 22, 2026, and that <br />there was a draft application already submitted on Friday. <br />Discussion was held regarding the Auditor’s Office’ ability to track <br />the grant between the 2 co-applicant entities. <br /> <br />PUBLIC FACILITIES AWARD AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INDEPENDENT <br />FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REVIEW AGREEMENT <br /> <br />Joshua Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners <br />regarding a proposed agreement with the Washington State Department <br />of Commerce for an independent financial feasibility review related <br />to formation of a countywide Public Facilities District. Joshua <br />Fredrickson stated prior discussions had focused on projects within <br />the City of Ellensburg and an upper county recreation center and <br />explained that the feasibility review is a required step before a <br />Public Facilities District could be established. <br />Joshua Fredrickson stated the County had previously submitted <br />background information to the Department of Commerce and had received <br />a proposed contract in the amount of $20,000. Joshua Fredrickson <br />explained the contract would be funded with distressed county sales <br />and use tax funds and that the Department of Commerce would retain a <br />third-party consultant to perform the review. Joshua Fredrickson also <br />stated the Conference of Governments had previously supported use of <br />the funds for this purpose. <br />Discussion was held regarding the review as a preliminary step to <br />provide information for future Board consideration. Because the item <br />was not properly listed for action on the agenda, Joshua Fredrickson <br />stated the agreement would be brought back at a future meeting for <br />ratification.