2026-09-14-minutes-public-works-study-session

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KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: September 14, 2026 TOPIC: 6-Year Transportation Plan Update ACTION REQUESTED: Informational Only LEAD STAFF: Josh Fredrickson RECOMMENDATION: Informational briefing — no action required by the Board BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Public Works updates the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) each year to address transportation needs within projected funded amounts • Per RCW 36.81.121 Public Works is required to publish a 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan prior to the adoption of the budget. • Public comment was solicited July 15 through August 5, 2026 • Project funding sources include Road Fund and grant sources BACKGROUND: Public Works has been working to update the 6-Year Transportation Plan, as required by RCW 36.81.121. The Plan highlights capital improvement projects Public Works is planning through the year 2032. The Plan is broken down by design and construction phases, as well as local and grant funding. Funding sources are identified to help calculate the impact to the road fund. Public Works solicited public comment on the six -year plan between July 15 and August 4, 2026. This was done with a press release, posting information on the Public Works website as well as social media post. DISCUSSION: Public Works has updated the 6-Year Plan to better represent the County's ability to fund road improvement projects. Last year, projects were not included in the plan if funding was not secured and was instead included on a Capital Improvements List to show needs which would be completed if funding became available. In addition to funded projects, this year Public Works has included placeholders for projects with grant funding opportunities that are on a regular funding cycle. These placeholders identify the funding