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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_PFacilitiesAgmt_CityofEllensburgKTTTTTAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: July 7, 2020 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution for the 2020 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Agreement with the City of Ellensburg BACKGROUND: Kittitas County Conference of Governments (COG) met to review the second round of 2020 submitted applications. COG recommended awarding $224,617.00 to the City of Ellensburg. This Agreement is the final step in the award process. INTERACTION: Public Works; City of Ellensburg RECOMMENDATION: Approve & Sign the Resolution and the 2020 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Agreement. HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; 2020 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Agreement LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook Director of Public Works BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO: 2020 - RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG WHEREAS: The 1999 Legislature did pass RCW 82.14.370 Sales and Use Tax for Public Facilities in rural counties; and WHEREAS: These funds may only be used to finance public facilities serving economic development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic development offices in the State of Washington; and WHEREAS: The 2020 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Agreement with the City of Ellensburg has been executed by said entity with funding available January 1, 2020; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the attached 2020 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Agreement with the City of Ellensburg. ADOPTED this 7th day of July 2020. Attest: ❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Brett Wachsmith, Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz Cory Wright, Commissioner 2020 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY AND CITY OF ELLENSBURG This Contract dated 2020 is made and entered into by and between KITTITAS COUNTY ("County"), a subdivision of the State of Washington, and CITY OF ELLENSBURG ("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 two hundred twenty four thousand six hundred seventeen dollars ($224,617). 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 County Public Works Attn: Joyce White 411 North Ruby, — Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 oyce.white(a)co.kittitas.wa us Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 1 d. Reporting requirements of your events will be required on prescribed forms from the' Kittitas County 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 times 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 Recipient 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. I. 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 in 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. 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 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 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 2 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. Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 3 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. Insurance and Endorsements. 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. Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 4 Section 9. Miscellaneous. a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) assign this Agreement or any right or interest in this Agreement without the County's prior written 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 birector, 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. 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. Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 5 KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Brett Wachsmith, Chair Laura Osiadacz, Vice- Chair Cory Wright, Commissioner Dated: ATTEST: Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney CITY OF ELLENSBURG So 1 AL, Address 50`f- `�E2-7ZZo Telephone Dated: G —fig -Z.0 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Agreement Page 6 Original Application Submitted on time and rated with first project call. Although not required to submit for the 2"d round, we have filled out the new application for ease in reviewers scoring our application in comparison of any new applications that were not originally submitted, and therefore on differing application forms. 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: City of Ellensburg Contact Name: Derek Mayo Address: 501 N. Anderson St. Address: City: Telephone: E-mail Address: Project Location: Ellensburg WA Zip: 509-962-7230 FAX: Intersection of 5`h Ave. and Railroad Ave. 98926 509-962-7127 Jurisdiction Population: 19,960 Project Title: 5`h Ave. and Railroad Ave. Signalization — Safety and Capacity Improvements APPLICATION THRESHOLDS Applicant Requirement: Check -off: X 1. The project is improvement to an infrastructure system(s) linked to economic development. X 2. A detailed 81/2 X 11" vicinity map that clearly shows the project is included in the application package. X 3. Distressed County funds are not being substituted for other funds that are already secured. 2 X 4. The project involves traditional improvements, instead of "non-traditional" improvements eligible for "Enhancement" funding X 5. Applicant has submitted only one application this round. X 6. The local/regional economic development organization has been informed of the project. a o O O o 0 0 4% 69 VH tH 49 611 0 O O EA r U O C N R m O O O r O O a N /A Ifl fH ffl fA fR �D 69 649 W9 E9 !fl fA w N � O 0 0 N O � h � M O o O O r O O Cl) to to /A 14 f9 613,f9 tLO o o O O o 0 0 4% 69 VH tH 49 611 0 C EA LOi U O C N R m O W '6 e O O N O O f9 In 69 649 W9 E9 !fl fA w m w O A W C EA U 'O C R m W '6 0 C � 3 0. LL � L Y C � 0 0 C � h � a 4 Vl P. w 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 proposed project will install a traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Both Railroad Avenue and 5th Avenue are minor arterial streets that are both on the established City truck route, and both streets have significant truck volumes. In addition, immediately west of this intersection is 350 acres of contiguous park and open space land. The current configuration is a two-way (east -west) stop sign controlled intersection, which routinely has significant traffic delays in the evening peak hour and when there are events at Rotary Park. The above land uses create a unique transportation challenge at the intersection that affect freight mobility, hamper future industrial development, and limit regional activities and events at Rotary Park, which can be resolved with the proposed improvements. The proposed traffic signal will be an eight phase traffic signal, with phases dedicated for each through and left turning movement. The traffic signal will also include radar/video vehicle and bicycle detection, emergency vehicle detection and preemption, pedestrian push buttons and displays, and will be connected to the City's existing traffic signal management system. These improvements will greatly enhance the safety and functionality of the intersection, which is the entrance to Rotary Park. 2. Explain the specific Infrastructure issues the project addresses and how they are linked to economic development improvements. The City of Ellensburg's Comprehensive Plan (Dec. 2017) has adopted a minimum level of service (LOS) standard of C. Development that would drop the LOS below the minimum allowed standard could not be permitted. Currently the eastbound and westbound legs approach a 20 second delay during the evening peak hour and exceed that during special events at Rotary Park. A peak hour delay exceeding 25 seconds will drop the LOS to a D and be below the adopted minimum. Based on current growth, this is anticipated within the next 3 to 4 years. Once at these levels, building permits (commercial or residential) would not be able to be issued for any project that would create vehicle trips at this location. Installation of a traffic signal at this location, as outlined in our Comprehensive plan would improve the LOS of the intersection to an LOS A, with minimal delays. Railroad Avenue and Dolarway Road have a significant amount of undeveloped land which is zoned light industrial. Signalization of this intersection would allow for development of these areas, which may not be permitted without the project. In addition, the improvements would also allow for expanded activities at Rotary Park, including regional baseball, softball, and soccer tournaments. These activities include events and toumaments which is a significant economic generator in Ellensburg. The signalization of this intersection will also significantly improve the safety of the intersection. The non -motorized or active modes of travel (pedestrian and bicycle) will have pedestrian push buttons and walk/don't walk displays to provide specific dedicated pedestrian crossing times to safely cross the busy intersection. 3. Project Construction: Estimated Start Date: April 2021 Estimated End Date: Sept. 2021 Please explain phase status of the project (bid ready, design complete or preliminary design). When the City of Ellensburg constructed the improvements on Dolarway Road / Railroad Avenue in 2011, underground conduits for a future traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Railroad Avenue were installed across each leg of the intersection. Draft signal pole locations were designed at that time to ensure the conduit crossings were installed at the correct location. Therefore a partial design for the traffic signal was completed at that time to about and is currently about 30% complete. In addition, a complete topographic survey was completed with the previous project and will only require minor updates and/or spot checking of the previous survey. Completing a final design can begin immediately upon receiving grant award and can be complete within 6 months. It is anticipated that the project would be out to bid late -summer 2020. Due to the typical lead time for traffic signal poles, construction would likely begin Spring 2021 and be completed late summer 2021. 4. Indicate if the project is consistent with the following applicable state, regional and local plans and prioritization processes: X Overall Economic Development Plan — Officially Adopted Dec. 18, 2017 The following two goals are from the Economic Development Chapter of our Comprehensive Plan: 1. Goal ED -2: Stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economy o Policy D: Encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg (Large amount of undeveloped land within close proximity to the proposed project that is currently zoned light industrial) Program 1: Develop City -owned property off Dolarway Road for a light industrial park (This is immediately NW of the proposed project) 2. Goal ED -5: Embrace tourism as an economic development tool o Policy A: Market Ellensburg's tourism opportunities by developing a marketing strategy to address all tourism segments (Large amount of undeveloped land within close proximity to the proposed project that is currently zoned light industrial) ® Program 5: Promote Ellensburg's role as a destination to regional recreation and cultural activities (Rotary Park, immediately west of the proposed project, is a regionally significant park facility. The park has been expanding and now has the capability to host regional sports tournaments and other recreational activities.) X Comprehensive Land Use Plan — Officially Adopted Dec. 18, 2017 The following goals are from the Transportation Chapter of our Comprehensive Plan: 1. Goal T-1: Create a transportation network that provides safe and comfortable connections for all users to key destinations o Policy C: Prioritize safety improvements as part of every project o Policy F: Where possible provide higher comfort pedestrian facilities (The proposed traffic signal includes dedicated vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian movements to greatly increase the safety of the intersection and meeting the intent of Policies C and F. In addition the signal will have emergency 10 vehicle detection that will allow the signal to give priority to emergency vehicles.) 2. Goal T-2: Prioritize connections with state highway routes and removal of bottlenecks that delay the movement of people and goods (51h Ave., Railroad Ave. and Dolarway Ave. are on the City's truck routes and have a significant amount of freight) o Policy D: Establish LOS C for collectors and arterial streets (5'" Ave. and Railroad Ave. are both classified as Minor Arterial Streets) o Policy G: Focus industrial growth along specific transportation corridors that are designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and other industrial users (As previously mentioned, there is a significant amount of undeveloped land zoned light industrial within close proximity of the proposed project and the proposed signal is necessary to accommodate future development of these areas) X Capital Facility Plan — Officially Adopted November 2016 The following excerpts are from the 2016 Parks and Recreation System Comp. Plan Update: Page 23 of the Plan, "Trail activities as the most desired type of recreation activities. Given time, money, and transportation considerations, walking and biking for pleasure were the top two recreational activities chosen by 444 individuals responding to an on- line survey. • Page 52, "Trails and connectivity provide opportunities for walking, running and bicycling and serve as a visual connections for habitat viewing, exercise and outdoor enjoyment." o The 511 and Railroad intersection is located along the 'River to Rodeo Trail' which is a 2.25 mile trail linking Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park to the Kittitas Valley Rodeo and Fairgrounds. Page 231 — "A lack of safe trails and connections was the top reason why respondents aren't currently using trails." o By creating safer crossing at 5th and Railroad, community members can access over 4.68 miles of trail located within the 315 combined acres of park and open space at West Ellensburg Park, Rotary Park, Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, and the Reecer Creek Floodplain property. ❑ Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) — Officially Adopted X Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan — Officially Adopted June 17, 2019 (This specific project is included in our Current Six Year Transportation Imp. Plan) X Site-specific development plans; e.g., Community Master Plan — Officially Adopted 2008 The following excerpts are from the City of Ellensburg's Non -motorized Transportation Plan — 2008: • The River to Rodeo Trail is a High Priority connection of non -motorized (pedestrians and cyclists) connection between Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park to the Kittitas County Rodeo and Fairgrounds, using sidewalks for pedestrians II and the roadways for cyclists. Pedestrian and bicyclist crossing of Railroad Avenue is an obstacle due to the high volumes of vehicular and truck traffic on Railroad Avenue. The proposed traffic signal will provide a dedicated crossing phase for pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Railroad Avenue. ❑ Other 5. 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 proposal is in accordance with the City Comprehensive plan, the Quadco RTPO plan, and also mirrors several of the planning goals stated in Washington States Growth Management Act: 1. Urban Growth: "Encourages development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist..." 2. Reduce Sprawl: "Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development." 3. Transportation: "Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans." 4. Economic Development: "Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state..." 5. Public Facilities and Services: "Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards." 6. Explain how the infrastructure project will helpmeet 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 stated above, this intersection is rapidly approaching the minimum adopted level of service standard. When this happens, development impacting this intersection can't be permitted. If awarded and the intersection improvements are completed, development will be allowed to continue along the 2.5 mile long Anderson Road/Railroad Avenue/Dolarway Road corridor. The proposed improvements would improve the Level of Service (LOS) standards from a low C to an A, which could then accommodate significant development for many years. Also stated, there is a significant amount of undeveloped land, zoned light industrial, along Railroad Avenue and Dolarway Road that the proposed project would support. See the attached map showing existing zoning and undeveloped property within the vicinity of the project. 7. Describe any feasibility or predevelopment studies that demonstrate the linkage between the proposed Distressed County Infrastructure improvements and the anticipated economic outcomes. The Growth Management Act requires cities and counties to adopt minimum Levels of Service for roads and intersections. Any proposed development which may drop the Level of Service below the minimum adopted standard will not be allowed. A recently completed Traffic Impact Analysis shows this intersection being at a LOS C, which is the minimum adopted standard. The proposed improvements to the traffic signals will improve the current and future Levels of Service to ensure the ability for future economic growth for many years. 12 8. 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 other necessary infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, storm, natural gas, and power) were completed with the road widening in 2012, and no other infrastructure improvements are needed. Also, with the previous road widening project, underground conduits for a future traffic signal were installed across each of the intersection legs, so installation of the traffic signal will not require road crossings. 9. Indicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retained by the Project. 73 Currently there is approximately 220 acres of undeveloped land along the Railroad Ave./Anderson Rd./Dolarway Road corridor, with the majority of the undeveloped land being zoned light industrial. If you take an average lot size of 3 acres per business, then there is the potential that the proposed project can support and serve an additional 73 businesses within this two and a half mile road corridor. 10. Indicated the Estimated Number of Short Term and/or Permanent Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. 365 As stated above, the 220 acres of undeveloped land can support 73 new businesses, assuming 3 acre lots. If these businesses employed an average of 5 employees each, the proposed project can support and serve approximately 365 employees. Submit the original application to: t£ittitas County Department of Public Works 411 N. Ruby, Suite #1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 13 Applicant Certification Certification is hereby given that the infonnation provided is accurate and the applicable attachments are complete and included as part of the application package. I certify that application thresholds are met at the time of application. of Sponsoring Agency (if Applicable) Signature of Agency Representative Typed or Printed Name 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. �. G. C" bey o f (�mmerce, ame of Organization Il /"16;LD I ignature of re native Date Kittitas County Department of Public Works Conceptual Approval Approval of the project feasibility, scope and estimated costs. Signature of Kittitas County DPW Representative Typed or Printed Name Date 14 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DISTRESSED COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION DUE DATES FY 2020 Distressed County Infrastructure Improvement Program, applications are initially due to Kittitas County Department of Public Works for conceptual approval of the infrastructure project. Distressed County Infrastructure Improvement Program applicants are invited to appear at the COG meeting when the project's criterion is reviewed. APPLICATIONS DUE 2020 Application due Date COG MEETING DATES COG Meetings November 8, 2019.........................................................December 2019 COG Meeting **Funding available January 1, 2020 15 Ellensburg Traffic Impact Fee Project Estimate Project Name: 5th Ave. and Railroad General Discription: Intersection Improvements and Signalization Work Item Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Mobilization I LS $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Traffic Control I LS $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 ADA Ramps 8 Ramp $ 1,100.00 $ 8,800.00 Curb and Gutter 100 LF $ 40.00 $ 4,000.00 Sidewalk 100 LF $ 40.00 $ 4,000.00 Clear & Grub/Demo I LS $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 Removal of Structures and Obstructions I LS $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Removal of Sidewalk and Curb 100 LF $ 4.00 $ 400.00 SIGNALIZA TION Signal Poles 4 EA $ 28,000.00 $ 112,000.00 Pedestrian Poles 4 EA $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Signal Cabinet 1 EA $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Service Cabinet I EA $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 Conduit 200 LF $ 45.00 $ 9,000.00 Detection System I EA $ 55,000.00 $ 55,000.00 Illumination 8 EA $ 3,000.00 $ 24,000.00 Preemption Equipment I LS $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 Interconnect I LS $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Signal Heads 12 EA $ 1,200.00 $ 14,400.00 Pedestrian Heads 8 EA $ 800.00 $ 6,400.00 Minor Change 1 EST $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 ENGINEERING Engineering (25%) EST $ 65,000.00 TOTAL: $ 460,000.00 �4470 GGtaTcP\ N ACr �o U -INC —FtNB hyo CH `I uc AN t F'P t J V- Proposed Traffic Signal - SN Ave m Railroad Ave �t ® Undeveloped Parcels Roads Minor Arterials US Highways US Highway US Interstate Zoning Map CH COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY CT COMMERCIAL TOURIST IH INDUSTRIAL HEAVY IL INDUSTRIAL LIGHT MHP MANUFACTURED HOME PARK PR PUBLIC RESERVE PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RL RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY RO RESIDENTIAL OFFICE RS RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN UNINCORPORATED ISLANDS IL WASHINGTON i t PR Ffs r PR W 15TH:AVE �_ MHP„ i .tip, • t � \t RM y r�#rt a 1 CH +Y� +0 Rd -. ®Y pLF S�T••H'AVE IH Proposed Traffic Signal 5th Ave & Railroad Ave Comprehensive Plan i - 1 tw- t 10 o�rTNI\U ■eia%'�'..aRR"� +:, �. .'tip---�� �?�iii ` ` r Ia �� CITY OF ELLENSBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -i Program 2 Promote economic activity to diversify sources of revenue and expand the employment base. Policy B Promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as the development of new businesses. Program 1 Solicit comments and feedback from local businesses on things that the City could change to better support local businesses. Program 2 Establish incentives and development flexibility to retain existing businesses, attract new businesses, and encourage quality development. Program 3 Partner with economic development groups to inventory and share information regarding vacant building and lot space. Program 4 Promote development of vacant lots and infill development within Ellensburg's urban core. Program 5 Continue to provide high quality and cost efficient city services and facilities, and promote these as one of Ellensburg's economic development assets. Program 6 Coordinate with economic development stakeholders to assist businesses in creating strategies and action plans. Policy C Develop and maintain an effective and predictable regulatory environment. Program I Provide efficient, predictable, and customer -service oriented permitting CITY OF ELLENSBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN e ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT o PAGE �?0 processes. Program 2 Consider streamlining permitting by establishing a one-stop permit center for all permits. Program 3 Encourage the use of the pre -application process as a means of identifying potential obstacles to the development of a particular site. Program 4 Establish predictable processing times and consistent review processes, and post timelines on the City's website. Policy D Encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg. Program 1 Develop City -owned property off Dolarway Road for a light industrial park. Program 2 Continue to partner with Kittitas County on development of the Kittitas County Industrial Park at the airport. CITY OF ELLENSBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN e ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT o PAGE �?0 Program 2 Keep detailed and updated content management platforms such as websites and mobile applications. Program 3 Support visitor information centers and kiosks. Program 4 Explore future development of visitor information services near freeway interchanges. Program 5 Promote Ellensburg's role as a destination to regional recreation and cultural activities. Program 6 Support destination marketing organizations through lodging tax funds. Policy B Market Ellensburg's central location for conventions, business meetings, sports tournaments, cultural events, and other activities. Program 1 Inventory and manage data about where regional tourism -based enterprises can meet and use community spaces and resources. Program 2 Coordinate and promote a central website for public/private regional facilities. Program 3 Provide a consistent level of reliable public transportation between public Goal ED -6 Foster economic development through promoting energy efficiencies and use of renewable energy. *Policies and programs on renewable energy and promotion of energy efficiencies are addressed in the Capital Facilities and Utilities chapter. ..r ___ '1S5_PG COInPREHENSi','E HVzLOPLAE'i - :2 and private local facilities and accommodations. Program 4 Leverage lodging tax funding to support events and promotions and development of facilities. Policy C support and expand opportunities for tourism based investments. Program 1 Identify appropriate zoning districts to allow for short-term rental properties. Program 2 Identify appropriate zoning districts to allow for ancillary tourism activities. Goal ED -6 Foster economic development through promoting energy efficiencies and use of renewable energy. *Policies and programs on renewable energy and promotion of energy efficiencies are addressed in the Capital Facilities and Utilities chapter. ..r ___ '1S5_PG COInPREHENSi','E HVzLOPLAE'i - :2 GOALS AND POLICIES Ellensburg has established six goals to accomplish its overall vision for transportation in the future. The goals establish overarching priorities that serve the vision of this Transportation chapter while policies lay out specific actions. Together, the goals and policies lay the foundation for the remainder of this chapter, including the proposed action items and ongoing implementation of the chapter. Goal T-1: Create a transportation networks that provides safe and comfortable connections for all users to key destinations. Policy A Every project considers all users in a complete streets context, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, motorists, and freight. Policy B Increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety along arterial streets or provide alternative routes. Policy C Prioritize safety improvements as part of every project, including maintenance tasks when possible. Policy D Reduce auto demand on local and arterial streets by encouraging alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, and transit. Policy E Implement calming measures to slow traffic on non -arterial streets. Policy F Where possible provide higher comfort pedestrian facilities, and accommodate on -street parking in commercial districts. Policy G In planning facilities for active modes, when feasible choose lower stress parallel bicycle and pedestrian routes in order to increase safety by separating auto and active transportation modes. Policy H Improve pedestrian use while maintaining automobile access to the Central Commercial zones by enhancing pedestrian access throughout the Central Commercial zones. Policy I Consider aligning streets to take advantage of views of landmarks when designing subdivisions. Policy J Make progress in building transportation facilities that are consistent with the City's adopted plans, including function classification and street standards, nonmotorized plan, and downtown plan. CiTv GF ELLENSBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN o TRANSPORTATION o PAGE 87 CITY OF ELLENSBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal T-2 Prioritize connections with state highway routes and removal of bottlenecks that delay the movement of people and goods. Policy A Maintain interconnectedness and high levels of access through a well-developed grid network and high quality connections between the walking, biking, auto, freight, and transit networks. Policy B Design of new streets in the city shall use a street grid system at an interval of 1/2 mile for arterial streets. Within the 1/2 mile sections, attempt to maintain a 1/4 mile connection for auto circulation, with 200 to 600 foot pedestrian connections, depending on zone density. Policy C For all undeveloped areas of the city and UGA, prepare maps of future street alignments, especially for arterials, considering existing development patterns and physical barriers such as streams and steep slopes. Policy D Establish LOS B as the standard for local streets, LOS C for collectors and arterials, and LOS D for the 1-90 interchanges. Policy E Wherever possible, seek to increase route options through strategic additions to the transportation system that fill gaps and add alternative routes. Policy F Maintain and enforce truck routes through the city and ensure connection to freeway interchanges. Policy G Focus industrial growth along specific transportation corridors that are designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and other industrial users. Policy H Concentrate land uses that generate long-haul truck traffic nearby the City's freeway interchange areas. Policy I Ensure development regulations and street standards are current with contemporary truck design criteria, particularly as they apply to those areas near the freeway interchanges. Goal T-3 Fill gaps in the system to accommodate safe, enjoyable, and energy efficient travel by those of all abilities choosing to walk, bike, or use transit. Policy A Prioritize building streets, trails, linear parks, and pathways to connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial areas so that walking and biking are viable modes for both recreation and transportation purposes. Policy B Establish bicycle and pedestrian priority networks that highlight the most critical facilities to accommodate those modes. CITY OF ELLENSBURG COAQPREHENSIVE PLAN o-RANSPORTATION o PAGE 88 City of Ellensburg " The Key Findings summary describes the results of the questionnaire and includes comparisons with the statistically valid survey conducted in February 20025. Where possible any changes in public opinion over time are noted as compared to the 2002 statistical Survey. The 2015 questionnaire entire report is Appendix C-lattached, and available on the city's website (http://www.ci.eliensburg.wa.us) Key Findings: Parks and Recreation Questionnaire Results Summary Parks: a Parks recreation and open spaces are very important to respondents The majority of the respondents (85%) indicated that parks and recreation programs are important to the overall quality of life in Ellensburg. Close to 60% of the respondents indicated that natural open spaces are very important to the community. Developed parks trails and waterfront areas are the most popular types of parks Based on the questionnaire, respondents visited these areas frequently (at least once a week or 1-2 times a month). Similarly, parks were mostly used for physical activity including walking or biking. Respondents are generally satisfied with park maintenance, but there is some desire for improved maintenance. Nearly 58% of respondents found the general upkeep and maintenance of parks as excellent or good while another 25% found it ok. However, based on the open-ended responses, there were many comments expressing a need to improve maintenance. Recreation Facilities and Trails: • There is interest in adding greater variety in the park system. Ideas expressed by respondents included a water playground or splash pad, skating rink, disc golf, off -leash dog areas and places for kids to play. Respondents voiced a need to maximize use of existina parks and public land. In existing parks and facilities, respondents suggested adding lights to ball fields to increase hours for field use and multi-purpose indoor space for use during colder weather. Some respondents noted that there is existing vacant or underused public land that could be improved for public use. Surrounding natural open spaces are highly valued. Ellensburg is surrounded by outdoor recreation areas and outcomes highlight the importance that these resources have for residents. Trail activities are the top most desired types of recreation activities. Given time, money and transportation considerations, walking and biking for pleasure were the top two activities chosen by respondents. s Part of the City of Ellensburg Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan (August 12, 2002 and update to the plan in 2006) Page 23 Ory of EMensburg Parks & Recreation System comprehensive Plan Update 2016 #3.1-G: TRAILS AND CONNECTIONS Linear corridors contribute to the city's ability to preserve and protect natural areas, ecological and art features and cultural assets. The connectedness can be natural corridors or man-made non -motorized linkages that at some locations serve as visual connections through historic and scenic corridors. Trails and connectivity provide opportunities for walking, running and bicycling and serve as visual connections for habitat viewing, exercise and outdoor enjoyment. In 2008 the City of Ellensburg completed the Ellensburg Non - motorized Transportation Plan. In 2009 The City —to -Canyon Trails Committee, working with the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, completed a concept plan for a five mile trail corridor along the scenic Yakima River connecting local and regional trails and parks. Surrounding Ellensburg and throughout Kittitas County, recreationalists can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities on trails for walking, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding and birding in a number of unique and varied terrains. Community trails located within the City of Ellensburg primarily serve its residents for linking community facilities or recreation oriented parks and open spaces. Most multi -use trail facilities within the city are currently associated with existing parks and so are maintained by the Parks Department. As part of the larger recreational planning, the Parks and Recreation Department plans, funds, constructs and maintains stand-alone facilities such as the John Wayne Trail Reconnection route, which reconnects the John Wayne Trail through Ellensburg. This project is still in the process of being completed. Table 3.3 Existing TRAILS & Connections Miles Feet John Wayne Trail between Water St & Reecer Cr Rd 1.25 6,615' John Wayne Trail between fairgrounds and Pfenning Rd 0.64 3,336' The Ellensburg Greenway John Wayne Trail Reconnection 0.23 1,186' Dolarway Loop Trail 2.70 14,248' Howards Way Trail 1.00 5,190' Sagebrush Trail /Craig's Hill Connection 0.13 706' River to Rodeo Trail 2.25 11,863 McElroy Park Trail 0.19 1,000' Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park Carey Lake Trail 1.10 5,829' Rotary Park Trail 0.70 3,631' Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park Trail to Rotary under to 1-90 .12 980' Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park Entrance Road 0.73 3,846' West Ellensburg Trail 0.70 3696 City to Canyon Trails (proposed) 5.14 27,127' Lower Reecer Creek Trail (Levee) 1.02 5,381' Wildlife Habitat Trails in Paul Rogers Park 0.69 3,652' 18.59 Miles 394,454' Page 52 City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation System Comprehensive Plan Update 2016 Trail activities are the top most desired types of recreation activities. Given the time, money and transportation, walking and biking for pleasure were the top two activities chosen by respondents as those they would like to do most. Respondents prefer paved trails and trails that link neighborhoods or connect to other trails. Based on the questionnaire, respondents are most interested in developing more trails for exercise and to increase non -motorized transportation options. A lack of safe trails and connections was also the top reason why respondents aren't currently using trails. Recreational trails are also popular. Respondents expressed a need to provide natural surface trails for mountain biking and trail running. Recreation Programs and Special Events There is potential to increase recreation program participation. Although 54% of all respondents responded that their household had used City -sponsored recreational programs last year, many respondents were unaware of current offerings. In addition, a smaller percentage of respondents indicated that members of their family had used City -provided recreational programs in the last year compared to the 2002 survey. There is interest in special interest programs. When asked what additional City -provided recreation programs should be offered or expanded, respondents indicated a need for outdoor/environmental programs (37%) and fitness classes (25%). The majority of respondents also indicated they would or would consider paying more for these types of programs. Respondents expressed a need for more opportunities for children and families. Based on the open-ended responses, many respondents felt that children and families are the most underserved by recreation programs. Future Improvements Respondents prioritized upgrading and maintaining existing parks and facilities. Based on outcomes of the questionnaire, 41% of respondents indicated a need to upgrade existing parks followed by maintaining existing parks and facilities (28%). Based on open ended responses, examples of facilities with an expressed need for improvement include the Racquet Center, city pool, tennis courts and playground equipment. New trails are the top priority if funding were available. Prioritizing a citywide trail system was the top ranked option according to questionnaire outcomes. There is interest in a multi-purpose community facility. The second most popular response for prioritization if funding were available was a multi-purpose community facility. In addition, respondents preferred several types of features to include in such a facility, tennis or racquet courts. Though respondents value parks and natural areas, adding or developing new parks and natural areas are not as prioritized. 16% for developing new parks and only 13% of respondents indicated that acquiring land for future parks was a desired future improvement. Respondents prefer that funding and maintenance for parks and recreation is a shared responsibility. Outcomes highlighted that funding should stem mostly from tax dollars and some user fees. In addition, respondents prefer that private groups continue to share sports field maintenance with the city. Fewer indicated that no fees should be charged or that the city should develop and maintain sports fields and leagues without support. Page 231 Cit) n/ Ellensbwg Par" & Pe reoticn Systzm ComprEnensive Plon Update 2019 4 0 a . Vvffl--r- I.. - -7i)V i 111 1-1 4 4f xi: - 2.4.4c Historic downtown The historic commercial core of Ellensburg has been targeted for pedestrian friendly improvements for many years. Brick pavers, period lighting, and sidewalk bulbs at intersections were installed decades ago. Two to three story historic buildings set against the sidewalk (zero lot line) with interesting window displays add comfort and interest to the pedestrian. The City's Comprehensive Plan includes goals to maintain and increase pedestrian circulation downtown with increased housing density, a parking plan, and improved University Way crossing. Main Street remains difficult to cross at times due to the high volume of motor vehicle traffic. It is a major north -south arterial, a truck route, and a freeway by- pass route. Signals are timed to maximize traffic flow. East -west travelers crossing Main Street often have to wait several moments. Future downtown development, particularly infill, should reinforce the pedestrian focus of Downtown with buildings built to and oriented to the sidewalk. Parking lots adjacent to the sidewalk interrupt the building lines and sense of enclosure. There are no off-street parking requirements in the Central Commercial zone. Recommendation 2.4.4c: Maintain pedestrian focus of historic downtown. 1. Sign by-pass route to encourage truck and auto traffic to use Water Street rather than Main Street as a preferred north -south route. 2. Discourage parking lots abutting the sidewalk in the Central Commercial zone. 2.4.4d River to Rodeo Trail The River to Rodeo Trail was identified in the 1997 Nonmotorized Plan. The goal of the "trail' is to link the trail system at Rotary and Irene Rinehart Riverfront Parks on the west to the fairgrounds and John Wayne Trail on the east through downtown on Fifth Avenue (see Figure 3a route #12). The corridor should be identifiable so that trail users can find their way from one trail system to the other safely and efficiently. It should be designed to accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists. While many equestrians utilize the John Wayne trail and rodeo grounds, it is not anticipated that the River to Rodeo Trail would be designed to accommodate horse travel. The route passes through industrial, commercial and residential land uses. A trail under 1-90 connecting Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park to Rotary Park is funded by a State grant and is scheduled for completion in 2009. An asphalt trail within Rotary Park from the freeway to the entrance is completed. Sidewalks are complete along most of the route, except a section on the north side from Railroad Avenue to Wenas Street. Some additional curb -cuts are needed on the north side. December 2008 City of Ellensburg Nonmotorized Transportation Plan Page 2-30 Walking is unpleasant adjacent to Twin City Foods due to noise and odor. To avoid the missing sidewalks on the north and Twin City on the south, pedestrians could be directed to cross at Wenas Street, but the intersection is off -set, with traffic control only on Wenas. Crossing can be difficult at the Railroad Avenue intersection (Fifth is controlled by stop signs, Railroad Ave. is not); a traffic control upgrade may soon be warranted. The crossing at Chestnut Street has stops at 5" not Chestnut, but generally not difficult. At the John Wayne Trial trail head at the north entrance to the rodeo grounds public restrooms are available much of the year. For bicyclists, the main issue is that there is insufficient right-of-way to stripe a dedicated lane along Fifth Avenue. On -street parking exists along the length of the route, and is necessary within the commercial area to serve local businesses. At the May 21 Open House, 61% of participants rated the River to Rodeo trail as a high priority. Participants were asked what treatments they favored to identify the corridor, ranging from simple and cheap to complex and expensive (see Appendix A for the display, comment form, and results). In general, participants favored the simpler solutions of completing missing sidewalks, providing way -finding signs and adding lighting and benches, especially in the commercial area. Special sidewalk and cross -walk treatments had some support, again with stronger support for these treatments within the commercial area of the trail. The preferred treatment for bicyclists within the commercial and residential areas was to mark the street as sharrows, where bicyclists share the street with cars (see section 2.3.2), while within the industrial area, participants favored removing parking from one side of the street and striping lanes. Recommendation 2.4.4d: Develop River to Rodeo Trail 1. Complete missing sidewalks on the north side of 5th or develop plan for crossing Fifth at N. Wenas St. 2. Complete missing curb -cuts 3. Develop branding and logo; implement way -finding plan 4. Consider uniform, distinctive lighting consistent with way - finding plan 5. Consider vandal -proof bench design and placement; develop bench donation program 6. Mark Fifth Avenue as a shared bike route (see recommendation 2.3.3) December 2008 City of Ellensburg Nonmotorized Transportation Plan Page 2-31 RCW 36.70A.020 Planning goals. The following goals are adopted to guide the development and adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations of those counties and cities that are required or choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040. The following goals are not listed in order of priority and shall be used exclusively for the purpose of guiding the development of comprehensive plans and development regulations: (1) Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. (2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development. (3) Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. (4) Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. (5) Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities. (6) Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. (7) Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. (8) Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. (9) Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities. (10) Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. (11) Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts. (12) Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. (13) Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures, that have historical or archaeological significance.