HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2017-176 EBDABOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-1'7 &;
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2017 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE ELLENSBURG
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS: The 1999 Legislature did pass RCW 82.14.370 Sales and Use Tax for Public
Facilities in rural counties; and
WHEREAS: These funds are for the purpose of financing Public Facilities which are defined as
bridges, roads, domestic and industrial water facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, earth
stabilization, storm sewer facilities, railroad, electricity, natural gas, buildings, structures,
telecommunications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure or commercial
infrastructure and port facilities in the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS: The Ellensburg Business Development Authority was awarded $63,685 in 2017
Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement funds; and
WHEREAS: The Ellensburg Business Development Authority has a remaining balance of$16,283.56
of said funds which are to be used for the roof replacement for the airport building
located at Bowers Field; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
hereby approves the attached 2017 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement
Program Agreement with the Ellensburg Business Development Authority for the roof replacement ofthe
airport building located at Bowers Field in the amount of $16,283.56.
ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
K UNTY, WASHINGTON
Attest:
)2I1 lerk of the Board-Julie Kjorsvik
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Obie O'Brien, Commissioner
2017 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY AND ELLENSBURG BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
This Contract, dated • 2017 is made and entered into by and
between KITTITAS COUNTY ("C unty"), a subdivision of the State of Washington, and
ELLENSBURG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("Funding Recipient").
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide for public facility
construction and foster economic development opportunities within Kittitas County;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein ,
or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the County and the Funding
Recipient mutually agree as follows :
Section 1. Scope of Work.
a. Funding Recipient shall provide the services and staff described in its Application
for Funds submitted to the Council of Governments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, Funding Recipient shall
furnish the following as required to perform the services, described in Paragraph (a)
above, in accordance with this Agreement: Personnel, labor and supervision;
technical, professional and other services. All such services, property and other
items furnished or required to be furnished, together with all other obligations
performed, or required to be performed, by Funding Recipient under this Agreement
are collectively referred to herein as "Services."
Section 2. Payment.
a. As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Funding Recipient Services,
the County agrees to pay Funding Recipient the sum of sixteen thousand two
hundred eighty three dollars and fifty six cents ($16,283.56).
b. Additional payment terms: The County will make payment to the Funding Recipient
only on a reimbursement basis , as receipts for any items including marketing and/or
advertising are submitted to the County.
c. Requests for reimbursements must be submitted to:
Kittitas Public Works Finance Department
Attn: Christina Bloxham
411 North Ruby , -Suite 1
Ellensburg, WA 98926
ch ristina . bl oxham @co .kittita s.wa .us
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d. Reporting requirements of your events will be required on prescribed forms from the
Kittitas Public Works Department.
Section 3. Performance by Funding Recipient.
a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) delegate or
subcontract performance of any Services to any other person or entity without the
prior written consent of the County. Any such delegation or subcontracting without
the County's prior written consent shall be voidable at the County's option.
b. Funding Recipient shall at all t imes be an independent Funding Recipient and not an
agent or representative of the County with regard to performing the Services.
Funding Recipient shall not represent that it is, or hold itself out as, an agent or
representative of the County . In no event shall Funding Recipient be authorized to
enter into any Agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the County . It is
understood that the Funding Recipient and the Funding Recipient's staff and
employees are not employees of the County and are not , therefore, entitled to any
benefits provided employees of the County .
c. Funding Recipient shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders, licenses, permits , and other requirements , now or hereafter in
effect, of any governmental authority (including, but not limited to, such requirements
as may be imposed upon the County and applicable to Services). Funding Recip ient
shall furnish such documents as may be required to effect or evidence such
compliance . All laws , ordinances, rules, and orders required to be incorporated into
agreements of this character are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
Funding Recipient agrees to obtain all required licenses and permits, and further
agrees to keep them in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
d. The County and the Funding Recipient agree that in fulfilling the terms and
conditions of this Agreement neither shall discriminate on the basis of race, creed ,
color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or the presence of a physical, sensory,
or mental handicap.
e. The Services shall at all times be subject to inspection by and approval of the
County, but the County's making (or failure or delay i n making) such inspection or
approval shall not relieve Funding Recipient of its responsibility to perform the
Services in accord with this Agreement, notwithstanding the County's knowledge of
defective or non-complying performance, or the substantiality or ease of discovering
the same . Funding Recipient shall provide the County with sufficient , safe, and
proper facilities and equipment for such inspection and free access to such facilities .
f. This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. Funding Recipient
shall promptly furnish the County or its designee , or such Federal or State auditor
with such information related to the Services as may be requested by the applicable
governmental entity . Funding Recipient shall preserve and maintain all financial
records and records relating to performance of Services under this Agreement for six
(6) years after contract termination . For such duration after the County makes final
payment of compensation due hereunder, Funding Recipient shall provide the
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County access to (and the County shall have the right to examine , audit and copy ,
with or without notice) all of Funding Recipient's books, documents, papers and
records related to the Services or this Agreement.
g. Funding Recipient understands and acknowledges that Funding Recipient is solely
responsible for its own reporting and accounting of all state, federal, social security, and
local taxes, of every nature , arising from Funding Recipient 's performance of this
Agreement. All compensation received by the Funding Recipient will be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in accord with the applicable
IRS regulations .
Section 4. Release, Indemnity. and Hold Harmless.
The County assumes no liability for the Funding Recipient's actions under this Agreement.
Funding Recipient releases and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its
officers and employees, agents, representatives, attorneys and/or volunteers, from and
against all claims , costs, liabilities, damages, and expenses, (including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney fees) which arise or may arise or be alleged to arise out of or by
reason of this Agreement including :
• Any fault, negligence, strict liability or product liability of Funding Recipient in
connection with the Services for this Agreement;
• Any lien asserted upon any property of the County in connection with the Services
for this Agreement;
• Any failure of Funding Recipient, or of the Services , to comply with any applicable
law, ordinance, rule , regulation, order, license, permit and other requirement, now or
hereafter in effect , of any governmental authority; or
• Any breach of or default under this Agreement by Funding Recipient.
Section 5. Compliance with Public Records Law.
a. In compliance with Washington's public records law , the County will retain copies of
any documents associated with this Agreement , which may be required by law
unless legally exempt from such retention, for any applicable legally required
retention period.
b. In the event a public records request is made to the County for documents created in
relation to this Agreement, should legal uncertainty arise regarding the disclosability
of any documents under federal or state public records laws, the County shall
provide notice to Funding Recipient pursuant to Washington 's public records act,
chapter 42 .56 RCW, to allow Funding Recipient to seek a court injunction.
c. The County specifically shall not be liable to Funding Recipient for the County's
release under public records laws of any documents not protected by trademark,
copyright or other law .
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Section 6. Industrial Insurance Waiver.
With respect to performance of this Agreement and as to any claims against the County, its
Additional Insureds , officers , agents and employees , the Funding Recipient expressly waives
its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act,
for injuries to Funding Recipient's employees and agrees that the obligations to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless provided in this Agreement extend to any claim brought by or on
behalf of any employee of the Funding Recipient. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the
parties to this Agreement.
Section 7. Lnsurance and Endor.sements.
a. The County may require through a request in writing that the Funding Recipient
provide the County with a certificate, binder, or policy of liability insurance,
acceptable to the County in an amount specified by the County.
b. Such liability insurance shall be such as will protect Funding Recipient, its
employees , agents and representatives, from all claims, losses, harm, costs,
liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal injury (including death) or
property damage that may result from performance of the Services or this
Agreement, whether such performance is by Funding Recipient or any of its
employees, agents or representatives .
c. Should the County require such liability insurance, the Funding Recipient agrees to
provide proof of insurance prior to commencing performance of this Agreement.
d. Copies of the County's written request and the insurance documents provided by
Funding Recipient shall be attached to this Agreement and by this reference will be
made part hereof.
e. Where insurance is requested by the County, all liability insurance policies shall be
endorsed to include the County as an Additional Insured and shall stipulate that the
insurance afforded by the policies shall be primary insurance, and that any
insurance, self-insured retention, deductibles, or risk retention trusts maintained or
participated in by the Parties shall be excess and not contributory to any other
insurance maintained by the County . Funding Recipient shall furnish the County a
certificate of insurance with Endorsement as evidence that the required policies are
in full force and effect.
Section 8. Termination.
The County may, by written notice thereof to Funding Recipient, terminate this Agreement
as to all or any portion of the Services not yet performed, whether or not Funding Recipient
is in breach or default. Upon receiving such notice of termination, Funding Recipient shall ,
except as otherwise directed by the County, immediately stop performing the Services to
the extent specified in the notice . In the event the County terminates the Funding
Recipient's Services , the Funding Recipient is obligated and hereby agrees to refund to the
County all monies paid for Services not yet rendered by the Funding Recipient, if any , as of
the date of the notice of termination.
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Section 9. Miscellaneous.
a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) assign this
Ag reement or any right or interest in this Agreement without the County's prior
wr itten consent.
b. This Agreement embodies the entire Agreement between the County and Funding
Recipient, and supersedes any and all prior oral or written communications, proposals,
conditions, promises, representations , or understandings regarding the Services . No
change, amendment or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
unless set forth in a written amendment to the Agreement signed by both parties .
c . Notice for any purpose under this Agreement , except service of process, shall be
given by the Funding Recipient to the Kittitas County Commissioners and the Kittitas
County Public Works Director, 411 North Ruby, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. For all
purposes under this Agreement, any notice by the County to the Funding Recipient
shall be given to the Funding Recipient's address provided on the signature page.
Notice may be given by delivery or by depositing in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested .
d. The section and paragraph headings of this Agreement are for reference
convenience only and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in
interpreting or construing the provisions of such sections or paragraphs.
e. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by facsimile,
each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one
and the same instrument.
f. Funding Recipient warrants to the County that the individual signing on Funding
Recipient's behalf has the requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform
Funding Recipient's obligations under this Agreement. Funding Recipient further
warrants to the County that Funding Recipient has made no misrepresentation or
misleading statement in connection with this Agreement , and is not in violation of any
applicable law, ordinance, or regulation the consequence of which will or may
materially affect Funding Recipient's ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
g . If any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms, conditions
or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or
application . To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared
severable .
h. The exclusive venue for any action brought to enforce this Agreement or any of its
terms shall be in Kittitas County, State of Washington .
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KITTITAS COUNTY
o COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Kittitas County
Department of Public Works
DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure improvement Program supports
improvements to infrastructure systems that foster economic development in Kittitas County.
The goal is to create economic opportunity through Infrastructure investment.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant: Ellensburg Business Development Authority
Contact Name: Margaret Reich
Address: 501 N. Anderson Street
Address:
City: Ellensburg State: WA Zip: 98926
Telephone: (509) 925~8657 FAX:
E~Maii Address: reichm@cLeliensburg.wa.us
Project Location: 1000 Prospect Street &
3110 Airport, Ellensburg
Jurisdiction Population: 18,810
Project Title: Business Incubator Roof Replacement
APPLICATION THRESHOLDS
Applicant
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Requirement:
The project is improvement to an infrastructure system(s) linked to economic
development.
A detailed 8~1/2x11" vicinity map that clearly shows the project is included in the
application package.
Distressed County funds are not being substituted for other funds that are already
secured.
The project involves traditional improvements, instead of "non~traditional"
improvements eligible for "Enhancement" funding
Applicant has submitted only one application this round.
The local/regional economic development organization has been informed of the
project.
PROJECT BUDGET -As originally submitted
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Preliminary
Funding C P Engineering Right of Way Construction Project Is Funding
Sources Phase Phase Phase Total Secured-Y or N?
Distressed County Funds Requested: $63,685 $63,685 N
$63,685
Other
Federal
State
Local Government: $10,025 $10,025 Y
$10 ,025
Private
*Other
Project Total: $73,710 $73,710
Distressed County Fund Matching Ratio: % 13.6 % 13.6
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*Please explain other type of Funding: The local government funding will be a combination of Ellensburg Business Development Authority
and City of Ellensburg funds. The ratio between the two organizations will be determined later.
PROJECT BUDGET -Updated
Preliminary
Funding C P Engineering Right of Way Construction Project Is Funding
Sources Phase Phase Phase Total Secured-Y or N?
Distressed County Funds Requested: $63,685 $32,253.44 $32,253.44 y
Incubator roof $32,253.44; Incubator swamp $15,148.00 $15,148.00 y
coolers $15,148.00; Airport roof $16,283.56 $16,283.56 $16,283.56 N
Other
Federal
State
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Local Government: $10,025.00 $10,025.00 y
$10,025
$26,996.44 $16,971.44 $16,971.44 y
Private
*Other
Project Total: $90,681.44 $90,681.44
Distressed County Fund Matching Ratio: % 29.77 % 29.77
*Please explain other type of Funding: The local government funding will be a combination of Ellensburg Business Development Authority
and City of Ellensburg funds. The ratio between the two organizations will be determined later.
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. Project Description: Describe the scope of work. Indicate the major work involved,
including a brief comparison of existing and proposed conditions.
The original project was to replace an aging roof on the Ellensburg Business Incubator Building. Funds
have been disbursed for the roof replacement. On March 14, 2017, Jim Armstrong, on behalf of the City
of Ellensburg and as contractor for EBDA, approached the COG with a request to expend undisbursed
funds to support replacement of swamp coolers. This current request is utilize undisbursed funds for the
same purpose: to replace an aging roof of a building located on Kittitas County leased land, and owned
by the EBDA. The Airport Building, as it is commonly known as, has a roof that habitually leaks,
disrupting the activities of the tenant/business owners, and thus adversely impacting economic activity
in the County. In providing the undisbursed funds for this purpose, the COG will increase their local
investment match more than twice as much, and support the ongoing operations of a building intended
to support light industrial activity on Kittitas County owned land.
2. Explain the speCific Infrastructure issues the project addresses and how they are linked to
economic development improvements.
The original proposal discussed the history of the Ellensburg Business Incubator - a facility designed,
constructed and managed in support of start-up business who need space at a less than market rate in
their early years. This request results in a roof replacement that will allow for continued operation of
small businesses in tenancy at the Airport Building, and lead to additional jobs within the county and the
region.
3. Preliminary Engineering Phase:
Estimated Start Date: _____ Estimated End Date: ______ _
Please explain phase status (work already completed, in progress, awaiting funding, etc., and
factors that may slow phase progress).
No engineering or phasing is required for any portion of this project.
4. Right of Way Phase: Is It Required? No -x--
Estimated Start Date:.....:.N-=A-=---____ Estimated End Date:....:.NA~ _____ _
Please explain phase status (work already completed, in progress, awaiting funding, etc., and
factors that may slow phase progress).
Not applicable to this project.
5. Construction Phase:
Estimated Start Date: Spring 2017 Estimated End Date: ypdated Spring 2018
Please explain phase status (work already completed, in progress, awaiting funding, etc., and
factors that may slow phase progress).
The original project was for a basic flat 60 mil TOP roof replacement requiring permits that are easily
and readily available through application process with the City of Ellensburg. For work at the Airport
Building, we would submit permit applications to Kittitas County, as the building is located on County
leased land.
6. Indicate if the project is consistent with the following applicable state, regional and local
plans and prioritization processes:
o Overall Economic Development Plan -Officially Adopted April 16. 2013 -KC
Planning Policies
o Comprehensive Land Use Plan -Officially Adopted 2006-Updated 2014-City of
EJlensburg Mar. 2014-Kittitas County
o Capital Facility Plan -Officially Adopted _____________ _
o Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) -Officially Adopted. ______ _
o Six-Year TranspoJtation Improvement Plan -OffiCially Adopted., ___________ _
o Site-specific development plans; e.g., Community Master Plan -Officially Adopted. _____ _
o Other 2008 TIP Strategies Report & Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan
7. Explain how this infrastructure project has been coordinated, or will be coordinated
with other jurisdictions, such as counties, cities, state/federal agencies, and with
\economic development organizations during planning, design, financing,
construction and/or operation phases.
The original application cited the Ellensburg Business Incubator as an initiative of the City of Ellensburg
as the contractor to the Ellensburg Business Development Authority (EBDA) for economic development.
EBDA is responsible for the administration of a microloan program, property management at both the
Ellensburg Business Incubator and the Airport Building (effective 9/27/2017), business support services
such as business consulting, business planning, financial planning, along with business retention and
expansion services. The County's ADO, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, took the lead in
identifying the great need for this project, including securing a quote for roof repair (attachment A).
8. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economic development goals of
your community and/or region. If this project is not done, will the anticipated private
development still take place?
As cited in the original application, this project helps meet the economic goals of the community
by preserving a building that has a proven history of success and is consistent with the economic
development goals of both the City of Ellensburg and the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plans. If
the project is not completed there will be continued deterioration of the roof resulting in damages
to the facility and work tools/product of the small business owners who are tenants. This will lead
to the loss of tenants, and the inability to locate new tenants for the building. We have not
identified alternative sources of funding for the roof replacement. Without this fund a band-aid fix
that lacks any warranty will need to be implemented for a makeshift fix utilizing the matching
funds EBDA and the City of Ellensburg have committed to this project, which is not the best use
of public funds. The support requested here will provide for a permanent, lasting solution to this
roofing problem.
9. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage
between the proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the
antiCipated economic outcomes.
N/ A -This project provides for protection and preservation of existing infrastructure, which as a
successful track record.
10. Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.g., sewer, water, power) is in place or if there is
a plan for getting it in place.
All infrastructure currently exists at this facility. No new infrastructure is necessary
11. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the Project. _8 __ _
There are four business located at the Ellensburg Business Incubator, and 4 located at the Airport
Building. By funding this project, the amount of businesses are created/retained is doubled.
12. Indicated the Estimated Number of Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. _over 25 __
As cited in the previous application, there are 9 jobs generated at the Ellensburg Business
Incubator. This proposal increases the amount of jobs created/retained to almost three
mId to over 25 jobs with the inclusion of the Airport Building.
Applicant Certification
Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable
attachments are complete and included as part of the application package.
ro:;....~p met at the time of application.
Signature of Agency Representative
Typed or Printed Name
Sponsoring Agency
(If Applicable)
Date
Date
Date
Associate Economic Development Organization Notification
The organization listed below has received notification of this project as demonstrated by
the signature of the organization's representative.
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Name of Organization
Sig~ntAJtlve Date ~,
Kittitas County Department of Public Works Conceptual Approval
Approval of the project feasibility, scope and estimated costs.
Signature of Kittitas County DPW Representative Date
Typed or Printed Name
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March 14, 2017
Kittitas County Conference of Governments
c/o Board of Kittitas County Commissioners
205 W. 5th, Suite 108
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Re. Change to COG Funding for Ellensburg Incubator Building
Dear Conference of Governments:
In October 2016, The Conference of Governments awarded $63,000 to the City of Ellensburg for roof
replacement at the City's Ellensburg Business Incubator, 1000 Prospect Street. The Chamber
administers the building for the City. As work is about to commence, the final bid for the project has
come In about $10,000 dollars less than the initial bid that was approved by COG.
City Manager John Akers and I see this as an opportunity to replace the building's antiquated and leaky
swamp coolers, which frankly should have been included in the initial request to COG. The coolers are
integrated into the roof structure and replacement with new coolers at later time will require opening
the new roof in at least 5 locations. It will also cost considerably more. We therefore request that any
surplus funds on the project be approved for replacement of swamp coolers concurrent with the roofing
Installation.
Sincerely,
Jim Ar
C.E.O
jim@kittitascountychamber.com
609 N MAIN STREET I ELLENSBURG, WA 98926 I OFFICE: 509-925-2002 I TOLL FREE: 888-925-2204 I FAX: 509-962-6148
info@kittitascountychamber.com I www.klttltascountychamber.com
P.O. Box 1178
Ellensbu rg, W A 98926
Name I Address
Kittitas County Chamber Of Commerce
Description
Furnish & install 60 MIL TPO membrane roofing
-Install will be done with tape welding the seams rather than heat
welds
-Parapet walls will be wrapped
-New scupper drains and roof penetrations will be installed per
MFG spec
Incubator building (prospect street)
Qty
All bids are subject to change after 30 days
webbconstructioninc@gmail.com
509-968-3650
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Est i ate
Date Estimate #
6/8/2016 09-1803
Project
Rate Total
68,250.00 68,250.00T
Subtotal $68,250.00
Sales Tax (8.0%) $5,460.00
Tota $73,710.00
Kittitas County County-Wide Planning Policies -April 16, 2013
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
I. Issues
1. Overa)) Economic Development Plan.
Policy A:
The jurisdictions in Kittitas County wjlJ cooperate with the Kittitas
-Yakima Resource Conservation and Economic Development District in preparing an annual
"OveralJ Economic Development Plan." Other appropriate agencies, businesses, and individuals
wilJ be involved in the process.
2. County-wide Economic Vitality.
Policy A:
Economic vitality and job development wiJ] be encouraged in all the jurisdictions consistent with
all coDlmunity growth policies developed in accordance with the Growth Management Act.
3. Financing for Public Facilities.
Policy A:
Planning and financing for public facilities to serve potential business and industries except
natural resource based should be limited to urban groWtll areas.
Amended through Kittitas County Ord. No. 2013-005 Page 8
Updated April 16, 2013
4. Economic Development Strategies.
Policy A:
Economic development activities will be implemented in a manner wh.ich supports our quaJity of
Hfe and growth management 'strategy. 'This can be achieved by the following:
1. Recognizing that education and training which produce a skilled work
force are essential to the county's economic vitality.
2. Basing the level of economic development activity on our ability to
manage the resulting growth.
3. Requiring non-resource based economic development activities to locate within designated
UGAs or incorporated cities.
4. Requiring economic development proposals to show how increased
servi~es and infrastructure support wilJ be provided.
5. Undertaking countywide and regional efforts to coordinate economic
development activities.
6. Ensuring that the economic development element of local comprehensive plans and
countywide and regional growth management plans are compatible
City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan -Relevant Sections -
Adopted 2006 amended through 2014
Ellensburg can stimulate local economic development successes by emulating the
strategies used in other communities. It takes work, but the following steps can help the
community improve its chances for prosperity:
• Focus on strengthening and diversifying the local economy and meeting demonstrated
market demand; for example, by encouraging additional retail business
• Promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses
• Encourage and nurture new business development of all sizes
• Create economic incentives to reduce start-up costs and/or risks for businesses that
provide family-wage jobs
• Pre-permit property to reduce time for a business to be up and running
• Support innovative programs to develop a highly qualified labor force
• Stimulate industrial development through public investment
• Create a permitting process that is predictable and efficient
Goal ED-2-Stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economy
A -Promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as the
development of new businesses
1 -Solicit comments and feedback from local businesses on things that the City
could change to better support local businesses
2 -Establish financial and other incentives to retain existing and attract new
bUSinesses
3 -Market to a variety of business both large and small -that fit with Ellensburg's
character and meets the needs of the local market
4 -Inventory vacant building space in Central Commercial zones and post on the
City's web site
5 -Facilitate the creation and expansion of businesses and institutions that enefit
from locating in the County seat
6 -Promote the development of innovative niche businesses
B -Establish a business friendly regulatory environment
1 -Provide adequate resources to process permits in a timely fashion. Pursue an
automated permitting process to allow on-line applications for some permit types
2 -Streamline permitting by establishing a one-stop permit center for all permits
and establishing an expedited permit process for some projects
3 -Encourage the use of the pre-application process as a means of identifying
potential obstacles to the development of a particular site
4 -Establish predictable processing times and consistent review processes
C -Encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg
1 -Develop City-owned property off Dolarway for a light industrial park
2 -Continue to partner with Kittitas County on development of the Kittitas County
Industrial Park at the Airport
3 -Consider developing another incubator project
4 -Coordinate with the Economic Development Group to develop business plans
for value-added industry
5 -Identify strategies to mitigate constraints imposed by the flood plain on
industrial land, and to minimize negative connotations of being designated within the
1 DO-year flood plain
6 -Encourage pre-permitting of industrial property by deferring fees until the
property is developed
As export-based economies shrink, the service sector established to serve them also
shrinks, sometimes losing its diversity as the market gets smaller. Ellensburg has been
able to retain its service sector diversity despite the downturn in basic industry. There is
no single-source directory, however, to encourage a "buy local" program. As Ellensburg
seeks to enrich its commerce sector, it will promote local businesses more actively and
provide accommodations for their visitors. Ellensburg will encourage a more
entrepreneurial culture, supporting existing and start-up businesses as they explore new
markets
The community noted during the participation process that they wanted to see more
jobs in Ellensburg. People want to work in the town in which they live, go to school, and
shop. The trick will be to match job creation and skills development, coordinating with
local industry and local educational institutions to develop effective job training
programs
Priority Projects
Based on the goals, pOlicies and programs contained in this chapter and on the results
of months of public discussion, the City identified the following as priority economic
development projects for work in the immediate future.
/ Economic development vision and strategic plan
Collaborate with others to prepare an economic development vision and strategy
for the region, identifying the types of land use designations and the relative
priorities of capital investment necessary to create the type of economic
development environment Ellensburg seeks.
UGA adjustment
Review the urban growth boundary and adjust it as necessary in the future to
assure adequate land of adequate type is available to implement the
recommendations of the economic development vision and strategic plan.
Increase usable industrially zoned property
Review the industrial land inventory and identify and implement steps within the
City's control to make available land more easily developed.
Streamli ne /autom ate permitting process
Review land use pennitting processes and make adjustments as necessary to
streamline approval processes while still ensuring projects enhance Ellensburg's
economic vitality and community character.
vi' A irport development s trategy
Collaborate with Kittitas County to ensure the airport's development plans
contribute to overall economic growth in the region and that Ellensburg's land
use plans are compatible with continuing airport and airport-related uses.
Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan -Pertinent Sections
March 2016
10.3. Goals, Policies and Objectives
Kittitas County has established the following goals and pOlicies to guide future economic
development. These goals and policies were developed in response to existing
economic conditions identified within the County.
GPO 10.1 Be a county the supports the varied needs and demands of the community
and surrounding area through the understanding and creation of a supportive and active
environment for economic development in the community.
GPO 10.2 Support the retention and expansion of existing local businesses/industries
and recruitment of new business/industries in order to maintain a strong job and wage
base.
GPO 10.3 Implement regulations that recognize and further the diversity of industry and
the business community, while also promoting the sustainability of natural resource
based activities.
GPO 10.4 Encourage economic growth while protecting the rural character of the
County.
GPO 10.5 Encourage the promotion of tourism and tourist based businesses.
GPO 10.6 Provide the infrastructure and public facilities to support economic activity
and growth.
GPO 10.7 Strive to maintain a balance of jobs and housing.
GPO 10.8 Promote and encourage the establishment and expansion of educational,
research and other related activities that support existing local industries and
businesses.
GPO 10.9 Work in cooperation at the local and regional level to combine resources and
build consistency in economic development strategies.
10.5 Economic Development Strategic Plan
The Economic Development Strategic Plan was prepared by TIP Strategies and the
Economic Development Group of Kittitas County in 2009. Under the guiding principle of
"the use of public resources to stimulate private investment," the purpose of the plan is
to help the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County and policy makers at all
levels of government understand their competitive position and to coalesce around a
vision for promoting the region. By utilizing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats (SWOT) analysis approach, the plan identified and addressed strategic goals,
policies and objectives for policy makers and administrative personnel to apply in
decision making processes to advance and enhance the economic vitality of Kittitas
County. The EDSP drew input from a broad cross section of citizens and Interest
groups, and has been formally endorsed by Kittitas County, the City of Ellensburg, the
City of Cle Elum , the City of Roslyn , the City of Kittitas, the Ellensburg Chamber of
Commerce, and the Cle Elum Chamber of Commerce. The findings and
recommendations outlined In the plan are designed to serve as a framework for making
investment decisions, and for providing guidance in growth that is both realistic and
sustainable. In addition the plan also provides a comprehensive depiction of the socia·
economic and demographic status of the county and its relationship to other counties,
both regionally and nationally.
The 2009 version of the Economic Development StrategiC Plan is adopted by reference
into this comprehensive plan subject to the following limitations.
-The Economic Development Strategic Plan is adopted as a reference document
to be used by Kittitas County as an aid in land use, capital facilities, and public
policy discussions, and by members of the public wishing to propose projects,
pursue grants for projects, or propose agreements with landholders.
-The Economic Development StrategiC Plan may be used as a part of the Kittitas
County Capital Facilities plan for purposes of utilizing real estate excise tax
(REET) proceeds for acquisition or expansion of recreational infrastructure.
TIP STRATEGIES· Theory In to Practice
Light Industrial & Assembly
Why does this sector matter?
While national trends suggest manufacturing job growth will remain flat, there is still value in
adding this sector to the EDG's target list. A healthy manufacturing sector contributes to the
loeal economic base and can provide a source of employment for entry-level workers and those
without advanced credentials. Competition for manufacturing jobs is fierce and the cost of
recruitment initiatives (in terms of marketing dollars, incentives, and infrastructure
improvements) can be significant.
Why is it a fit for Kittitas County?
Admittedly, the county faces some constraints with regard to the recruitment of manufacturing
operations. Kittitas is at a competitive disadvantage in comparison with neighboring counties in
tenns of utility costs. According to local officials, industrial users in Kittitas County will pay
approximate Iy $.06 per kWh of electricity. While nationally competitive, the rate is higher that
the $.01 per kWh paid in Grant County. For energy-intensive users (e.g., food, bulk chemicals,
refining, glass, cement, steel, and aluminum), the difference in cost is significant. Another major
constraint is the lack of a large pool of local workers who possess basic manufacturing skills
(e.g., welding, CNC machining, tool and dye making).
Nevertheless, EDG should engage in reasonable marketing and recruitment activities targeted at
out-of-state companies engaged light industrial and assembly. The county's highly desirable
quality of Hfe, attractive scenery, and proximity to a major metropolitan area makes it a logical
destination for executives seeking to relocate a facility from a high-cost, high-stress
environment.
4.14 -BuDd on core industries.
Companies already established in the region should represent the first tier of economic
development opportunity. Existing state and regional clusters to consider include OEMs for
aviation/aerospace, alternative energy equipment, construction materials and equipment, or
agricultural equipment.
Exceptions to this rule are important, however. If the industries are contracting, or if they add
little value (through wages or capital investment), public support for them must be more
measured and more cautious
4.15 -Target specific characteristics
As with professional services, we recommend selecting specific companies using a series of
filters:
Fi.rm size -Given the county's growth concerns and labor market trends, targeting efforts are
likely to be most successful with firm sizes under 50 employees
Energy usage -Because of the county's competitive situation) energy usage is another factor
that can be used to refine targeting efforts. Non-energy intensive industries include metal-based
durables, fabricated metals, machinery, computers and electronics, transportation equipment
electrical equipment and wood products.
Site requirements -Land consumption patterns should also be considered.
4.16 -Increase local skills training options
Explore opportunities to increase the availability of skills training locally. This should be done in
conjunction with the SOUtll Central Washington Workforce Council, WorkSource and Central
Washington University and should be aljgned with needs oflocal business.
Longer-tenn strategies could include bringing additional programs and resources to the Yakima
Valley Community College satellite campus in the Kittitas County
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PROJECT: EI/ensbulf/ Business Parle -3110 Airport Road
PROJECT PESCRIpPON: The roof on this building is a standing seam metal roof. It has exposed
fasteners at the joints, walls and roof edge. As with most roofs of this type, there are inherent issues at
roof curbs, penetrations and exposed fasteners. Our recommendation for the long tenn is to retrofit
the existing roof with a TPO roof system. Following is our proposed scope of work.
SCOPE OF WORK : Mechanically Attached TPO Roof System (10,575 sq. Feet total)
• Install profile cut EPS insulation over the existing metal panels. The insulation "buries" the
existing metal roof and standing seams. The insulation panels will be mechanically attached to
the metal roof using insulation plates and fasteners.
• Install a mechanically attached GOmii TPO roof system. The TPO membrane is mechanically
attached and heat-welded at the seams.
• Install new membrane at perimeter walls, roof curbs and at all roofing penetrations.
• Install new edge metal at roof edge.
• Upon completion, Rrestone will issue a IS-year material warranty.
BUDGETARY QUOTE: $40,173.00
Budgetary quote based on information obtained during initial visit (5/16/17) to asses necessary repairs.
If you Wish to proceed we will need to make another site visit and give you a final proposal
Quoted pricing does not include sales tax or pennit fees. If you have any questions, or if we can be of
further aSSistance, please contact our office. Thank you for the opportunity.
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