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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO.2026- AUTHORIZING CHAIR SIGNATURE ON THE APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR A RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE (RCO) FOR A PLANNING FOR RECREATION ACCESS (PRA) GRANT FUNDING TO UPDATE THE KITTITAS COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE (PROS) PLAN WHEREAS: Kittitas County is responsible for planning and supporting parks, recreation, and open space facilities that serve residents and visitors throughout the County; and WHEREAS: The County's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan guides the development, maintenance, and expansion of recreation facilities and services; and WHEREAS: The current PROS Plan requires periodic updates to reflect changing community needs, growth patterns, tourism trends, and recreation demands; and WHEREAS: The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) administers the Planning for Recreation Access (PRA) grant program to assist local governments in developing and updating park, recreation, and open space plans; and WHEREAS: Kittitas County desires to apply for PRA grant funding to support a comprehensive update to the PROS Plan, including public engagement, inventory and analysis of recreation assets, identification of gaps in service, and development of updated goals, policies, and implementation strategies; and WHEREAS: If awarded, the anticipated funding amount is $125,000; and WHEREAS: The County finds that updating the PROS Plan will strengthen long-term recreation planning, improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities, and support future capital development projects throughout the County; and WHEREAS: It is in the best interest of the citizens of Kittitas County to pursue available grant funding to assist in the completion of this planning effort. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners finds it in the best interest of the public and does hereby authorize Chair signature on the grant application authorization form identifying the authorized agents.