Staff Report 8.1 Resolution for CERB Application

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KITTITAS COUNTY AIRPORT DEPARTMENT CONSENT AGENDA DATE: August 1st, 2023 TOPIC: CERB Grant Application ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a resolution to allow application for a CERB Grant LEAD STAFF: David D. Ohl RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution to allow application for a CERB Grant. BRIEFING SUMMARY: - Bowers Field, working with JUB has developed a Market Feasability Study for the airport land. - The study will design a roadmap for the County and the BoCC to realize the potential of the surrounding land at the airport, particularly in the business park. - The feasibility study will cost $236,000, so applying for the CERB grant will aid in offsetting the cost of the study. BACKGROUND: The airport director, working with JUB and their contracted economist have developed a plan to execute a market feasibility study to outline the potential of economic development on vacant airport property. The study will give the BoCC and the airport director a executable plan to begin realizing the potential for business development and further revenue at the airport. DISCUSSION: JUB has developed a scope of work showing what the market study will encompass. The study will cost $236,000 so finding outside funding sources was essential. Applying for the CERB grant could gain the airport up to $75,000 towards offsetting the cost of the report. The BoCC has already approved a 20% match at the Airport Study Session on June 12th, 2023. The market study will cover a topographic survey, public involvement, economic/market feasibility, environmental review, conceptual site plan and utility/infrastructure analysis. The proposed resolution will allow for the airport director to submit a CERB application to seek $75,000 towards the study to aid in the funding of the project.