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Docusign Envelope lD: C3A59BA0-FE3D-8324-81 88444C3E61297 D <br />DEPARTMENT OF <br />ECOLOGY <br />State of Washington <br />AMENDMENT NO. 3 <br />TO AGREEMENT NO. AQOBC-2024-KiCPHD-00010 <br />BETWEEN <br />THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY <br />AND <br />KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT <br />PURPOSE: To amend the above-referenced agreement (AGREEMENT) between the state of Washington Department <br />of Ecology (ECOLOGY) and KITTITAS COLINTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (RECIPIENT) for the <br />Community-Led Air Quality Improvement for Ellensburg (PROJECT). <br />The purpose of amendment 3 is to update project timeline tasks and remove project deliverables that are no longer <br />relevant. This is a no-cost amendment. <br />IT IS MUTUALLYAGREED that the AGREEMENT is amended as follows: <br />Project Long Description: <br />Amended: <br />Community-Led Air Quality Improvement for Ellensburg <br />Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) proposes a six month- two year project depending upon funding <br />availability, starting in Jan2025, to reduce criteria air pollutants----carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur <br />dioxide, ozone, and particulate mafter-in Ellensburg, an overburdened community. The project emphasizes <br />community involvement to design emissions reduction strategies that reflect local priorities. If funding is only available <br />for six months the focus will be on the initial community engagement and data analysis needed for future projects when <br />funding becomes available. <br />Project Tasks and Deliverables <br />The project will unfold in four phases: <br />l. Community Outreach and Engagement (April 2025 - Sept 2025): <br />Conduct community engagement through meetings, focus groups, and surveys, diverse community input will be <br />collected. <br />Deliverable: Stakeholder group and initial outreach plan. <br />2.Data Collection and Needs Assessment (Oct2025 -March2026): <br />Surveys, interviews, and focus groups will assess community air quality concems. Ouheach will target <br />underrepresented groups to ensure equitable participation. <br />Deliverable: Needs assessment report summarizing community input. <br />3. Design of Emission Reduction Projects (April2026'Dec2026): <br />KCPHD will collaborate with the community to design emissions reduction strategies based on collected data. <br />Workshops and technical analysis will guide the design process. <br />Template Version 10 130 l2O1 5