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.. <br />We want to be clear: this is not a reflection on the dedication or performance of our county Public <br />Works departments. Across all our counties, Public Works professionals are carrying substantial <br />responsibility in maintaining critical infrastructure systems with limited resources and increasing <br />demands. The issue before us is whether our regional administrative model is adequately structured <br />to support the growing complexity of transportation planning and funding. <br />We believe it is time to evaluate whether QUADCO's long-standing rotating administration model <br />remains the most effective approach for the future. We also believe it is appropriate to consider <br />alternatives, including dedicated staffing models or hybrid administrative approaches that could <br />strengthen regional planning capacity, improve grant competitiveness, and reduce administrative <br />burden on member Public Works departments. <br />To begin this discussion, we propose convening an initial virtual meeting of QUADCO member <br />county commissioners, Public Works directors, and municipal partners including administrators <br />and Public Works leadership from incorporated cities within our member counties to discuss: <br />• QUADCO's current organizational structure and administrative model <br />• Regional competitiveness for State and Federal transportation funding <br />• Opportunities for enhanced staffing or alternative governance models <br />• Improved county -city coordination on regionally significant transportation priorities <br />As construction costs continue to rise and local revenue sources face increasing pressure, our ability <br />to secure outside transportation investment will become even more essential to maintaining and <br />improving the infrastructure systems our communities depend upon. <br />We respectfully request your participation in this discussion and ask that you indicate your interest <br />in an initial meeting so scheduling can begin. <br />We appreciate your partnership and shared commitment to strengthening transportation outcomes <br />for our region. <br />Sincerely, <br />Cory Wright Brett Wachsmith Laura Osiadacz <br />Chairman Vice Chair Commissioner <br />Cc: WSDOT Tribal and Regional Integrated Planning Manager <br />QUADCO County Public Works Directors <br />Incorporated Cities and Towns of QUADCO Member Counties <br />QUADCO City Public Works Directors <br />Kittitas County Courthouse • 205 West 5u'Avenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />(509) 962-7508 -FAX (509) 962-7679 <br />