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construction techniques and scheduling strategies that aim to minimize disruption to surrounding activities while maximizing productivity. This level of planning helps ensure that each phase of the project proceeds smoothly and on schedule. The cross functional team behind the project further strengthens its feasibility. The involvement of experienced county maintenance, finance, lT, Events center, CDS along with the Rodeo Board and our contract architects, and engineers provides assurance that the work will meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The collective expertise enhances the project's overall credibility and reduces the likelihood of complications during construction. 11. Measurement of Success Project success and tourism impact will be evaluated using quantitative and qualitative metrics. Key measures include: Event Attendance and Visitor Origin: Tracking total attendance, proportion of visitors traveling more than 50 miles, and increases in multi-day event participation Lodging Metrics: Monitoring changes in hotel occupancy rates, average length of stay, and lodging tax collections during major events and newly introduced programming. Event Utilization: Measuring the number of new events hosted annually, total event-day usage ofthe arena, and growth in year-round bookings. Economic lmpact lndicators: Estimating visitor spending using established multipliers from the Kittitas County Tourism Strategic Plan and comparing year-over-year sales tax and business revenue trends. Visitor Satisfaction: Gathering feedback through digital surveys distributed at events to assess facility q uality, accessibility, a nd ove rall experience. Together, these metrics will demonstrate the project's impact on increasing tourism, supporting overnight stays, strengthening event activity, and contributing to Ellensburg's visitor economy Additional Certification Requirements Alignment with istrategic Goals: The Ellensburg Rodeo Grandstands Project directly supports Ellensburg's tourism-related objectives by modernizing one of the community's most iconic tourism assets and enhancing the City's ability to attract and retain overnight visitors. As emphasized in the Kittitas County Tourism Strategic Plan, investment in the Kittitas Valley Event Center-and specifically the renovation of the Rodeo Grounds-is a top regional priority for strengthening tourism infrastructure and expanding year-round event capacity. The upgraded, accessible grandstands will elevate the spectator experience for the Ellensburg Rodeo and other emerging events, increase the venue's operational flexibility, and support growth in multi-day programming that drives lodging demand. By improving safety, comfort, and ADA accessibility, the project reinforces Ellensburg's commitment to providing high-quality visitor amenities and preserving the cultural heritage that draws tens of thousands of tourists to the community each year. Progress Reports o Require applicants to provide a timeline for submitting periodic progress updates and a final report on outcomes and impact, a a a a a a a