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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2020-130 Infrastructure Improvement ProgramBOARD OF' COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF'KITTITAS STATE OF WASTIINGTON RESOLUTION NO: 2a20- 1?0 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TIIE 2O2O DISTRESSED COtINTY SALES AND USE TAX INF'RASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGR,AM 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 WHEIIEAS: 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 l, 2020: and NOW' THEREFORE BE lT 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. BOARD OF COLINTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON Brett Wachsmith, Board- Julie Kjorsvik .)Vice-Chairman///tl1il\l\ tr Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz l"_ Cory Wright, Commissioner \ ftlEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to-.provide for public facilityconstruction and foster economic development opportunities within Xittitas bolnty; NOWTHEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein,or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, tne County ;J il; FundingRecipient mutually agree as follorrys: Section 1. S,cope of Work. a' Funding Recipient shall provide the services and staff described in its Appticationfor Funds submitted to the Council of Governments, attached hereto r. rinioit "e"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein uy inis reference. b. Except as othenrjse specifically provided in this Agreement, Funding Recipient shallfumish the following as required io perform the seirices, described i-n pai;graph (a)above, in accordance with this Agreement personnel, ;bor-a;j irlpervision;technical, professional and other services. All such services, proprrtvind otheritems furnished or required to be turnished, together with ali oiher'obligationsperformed, or req_ttired to be performed, by Funding Recipient unoer inis,igreementare collectively refened to herein as "Servites.,' Sgction 2. Pavment. a' As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Funding Recipient Services,the County agrees to pay Fundinj hecipient the sum of two -nunorbJ twenty fourthousand six hundred seventeen dollars ($224,617). b' Additional payment terms: The County.will make payment to the Funding Recipientonly on a reimbursement basis, as receipts ror any items including ;"ri;ting and/oradvertising are submitted to the County. c. Requests for reimbursements musl be submitted to: 2020 DISTRESSED cout\,TY sALEs AND usE TAX tNFRAsrRtJcruRE IMPROVEM ENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BE'XWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY AND CIry OF ELLENSBI.JRG This Contract dated 2020 is made and entered into by andbetween KITT|TAS COUNTY ("County"),a subdivision of the State of Washin gton, andCITY OF ELLENSB URG ("Funding Redpient'). Kittitas Coung Public Works Attn: Joyce \Mite 411 North Ruby, - Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 iovce.white@co. kittitas. wa. us Dlstrested County Sales and Use Tax lnfrastructure lmprovement progrom FundingAgrrrTEg:,I d' R.eporting requirem-ents of your events will be required on prescribed forms from thelKittitas County public Works Department. a' Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) delegate orsubcontract performance of _ariy services io any other person or entity without theprior written consent of the county.. fny such aetegition or suuconiracting withoutthe countv's prior written consenr inall nL voidabte .it" c.l,itj,;rlrji[;."- b' Funding Recipient shall at all times be an independent Funding Recipient and not an 3ge1! or representative of the county with regard to periormini tnl"b"*i""r.Funding Recipient shall not represent inat it is, ir hold itself out is, an agent orrepresent'ative of the County. ln no event shall Funding Recipientue'augrorized toenter into anv Agreement or undertaking for or on dehatf '"i in. -ciiririv. tr isunderstood that the Funding Recipient-and the F6diil'Rd;Hr'siar anoemployees are not employeei of thd County and are not, tirerefoi", "ntiu"o to anybenefits provided employe-es of the County. c' Funding Recipient shall comply..with gll applicable laws, ordinances, rules,regulations, orders, licenses, permits, and other'requirements, now or hereafier ineffect, of alv governmental auihority (including, out n'oi timited to, such requirementsas mav be imposed upon the county ino appiiiabre ro $"i;;;t' ;;il;s'ilcipientshall furnish such documents as may be required to effect or evidence suchcompliance. All laws, ordinances, rules, and ordbrs required i" n" in*rpor"ted intoagreements of this character are incorporated into this Agreem"niov tniSil'i"rence.Funding Recipient agrees to obtain all required ticenses and permits, and furtheragrees to keep them in full force and effect ciuring the term of thii ngreement. d' The .Coun$ and .the Funding Recipient agree that in fulfilling the terms andconditions of this Agreement nLither ifratt oiicriminate on the oaJis oi,'ie, creed,color' national origin, age, sex, marital status, or the frtsenr" of a physical, sensory,or mentalhandicap. e' The Services shall at all times be s_ubject to inspection by and approval of theCounty, but the County's making (or faillre or delay in maning; such inspection orapproval shall not rglbvg Funoing Recipient of iti responsibitity to pJrtorm tneServices in accord with this Agreerient, notwithstanoing ne County,s knowledge ofdefective or non-comR-lvino performance, or the substraritiality or eaie oi orriu.ringthe same. Funding neciplent shall provide the eil;iy with sufficient, safe, andproper facilities and equipment for such inspection andfree access to such facilities. f' This contmct is subjecl.to rgview by any Federal or State 3uljtor Funding Recipientsh.all promptly fumish the county br iti designee, oi sucn Federal or state auditorwith such information related to t-he Services l. rrv o. requested by the applicablegovernmental entity' .Funding Recipient shall, preierve and maintain all financialrecords and records relating to performance of Services unoer tnis'4gr,"'Lni for six(6) years afrer contract terminaiion. For such duration after tne corintlimi'r<es rinarpayment of compensation due hereu.nder, Funding necipient-inait'prJv'ile precounty access to (and the county snatL nau" tneligit io examine, auoit inJ copy,with or without notice) all of Funding Recipient,s Eoois, documents, papers and Dlstressed Coitnty Soles and tlse Tdx lnlrastructure I m p rov e me nt program Fund i ng Agre, WEL 2 records related to the Services or this Agreement. 9. Funding Recipient understands and acknowledges that Funding Recipient is solelyresponsible for its own reporting and accounting of all state, federal, social security, anOlocal taxes, of every nature, arising from Funding Recpient's performance of thisAgreement, Allcompensation received by the Funding Recipient wittoe rfort"O to thelntemal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar ylar in accord with ttie applicable IRS regulations. Se-ction 4. Release. lndemnitv. and Hold HarmtesE. The County assumes no liability for the Funding Recipient's actions under this Agreement.Funding Recipient releases and shall defend, intemnify, and hold harmless tne C*ntV, ii.officers a.nd employees, agents, representatives, atlorneys and/or volunteers, from andagainst all claims, costs, liabilities, damages, and expensis, (including, but noi llrit"o fo,reasonable attorney fees) which arise or may arise or be ailegeo ti'arise out of or byreason of this Agreement including: o Any faull, negligence, strict liability or product liability of Funding Recipient inconnection with the Services for this Agreement; ' Any lien asserted upon any property of the County in connection with the Servicesfor this Agreement; ' Any failure of Funding Recipient, or of the Seryices, to comply with any applicablelaw, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, license, permit and othei requirenient, now orhereafter in effect, of any governmental authority; or . Any breach of or default under this Agreement by Funding Recipient. a. ln compliance with Washington's public records law, the County will retain copies ofany documents associated with this Agreement, which may be required by tawunless legally exempt from such retention, for any appliiable ndarrv requiredretention period. b. ln the event a public records request is made to the County for documents created inrelation to this Agreement, should legal uncertainty arise regarding tne oisclosabilityof any documents under federal or state publiC records-laws, the County snattprovide notice*to Funding Recipient pursuant to Washington's public iecoris act,chapter 42.56 RCW to allow Funding Recipient to seek a c-ourt injlnction. c' The County specifically shall not be liable to Funding Recipient for the County,srelease under public records laws of any documents not protected by trademark,copyright or other taw. Dlstressed County Soles and lJse Tax lnfrastructure mprovement program Funding Agreement Pdge 3 !lli.t! lesqect to performance of this Agreement and as to any claims against the County, itsAdditional lnsureds, olfiTo, igenls arid employees, the Funding Recipient expressly waivesits immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the lndustrial insurance Act,for injuries to Funding. Recipient's emqloyegs and agrees inat'tne oorb"ii s iL inoemnirv,defend and hold harmless provided in'thii Agreemeni extend to any .6ir b;;riht by or onbehalf of any employee of the Funding Recipiint. This waiver is muiuallv *goih1gd by theparties to this Agreennent . a' The.CountY T"y require through a request in wriling that the Funding Recipientprovide 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, itsemployees, agents and representatives, from ali claims, losse!, harm, costs,liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal inlrw iNrrroini oeatn; orproperty damage_ that may result from performance of tire Services or thisAgreement, whether such perfrcrmance is by Funding Recipient or- any of itsemployees, agents or representatives. c. Should the County require such liability insurance, the Funding Recipient agrees toprovide proof of insurance prior to commencing performance ot-inis Aireement. d' Copies of the Counly's written request and the insurance documents provided byFunding Recipient shall be attached to this Agreement and by this reference will bemade part hereof. e. \Mrere insurance is requested by the County, all liability insurance policies shall beendorsed to include the County as an Additibnal tnsurei ano inari.:t,pu;" that theinsurance aff.orded by the policies shall be primary insurance, lnO tnrt "nyinsurance, self-insured retention, deductibles, or risk relention trusis maintained orparlicipated in by the Parties shall be excess and not contributory to any otherinsurance maintained by the County. Funding Recipient snail tumisn ine C6untv acertificate of insurance with Endorsement as evioenie that the r"qrir"o f,olicies arein fullforce and effect. Sectlon 8. Tennination. The County may, by written notice thereof to Funding Recipient, terminate this Agreementas.to all or.any portion of the Services not yet performed, wiretheror noiirnoing hecipientis in breach or default,. Upon receiving suih notice of termination, Frnoing'ilcipient sna1,except as otherwise. d.irected by the County, immediately stop perrormin{ tne-Services tothe extent specified in the notice. ln the event the- County terminaies the rundingRecipient's Services,.the Funding Recipient is obligated and her6by;gd; ieiuno to thecounty all-monies paid for services noiyet rendedd by the Funding ie;ipi..t;ii;"y, as ofthe date of the notice of termination. Distressed County Sales snd Use Tox lnfrostructure tmprovement progrom Funding AgrrrTEII 4 $ectign 9. fi4iscellaneous. a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or othenrvise) 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 Vl/orks Director, 411 North Ruby, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. For all puposes 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, retum 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 wanants to the County that Funding Recipient has made no misrepresentation or misleading stratement in connection with this Agreement, and is not in violation of any applicable law, ordinance, or regulation the consequenoe of which will or may materially affect Funding Recipient's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. I. lf any term or condition of this Agreement or the applicatidn thereof to any person(s) or circumstiances is held invalid, such irrvalidity shall not affecl the other terms, conditionsor 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, Dlstressed County tules and lJse Tox lnfrastructure tmprovement Program Fundlng Ogrtt%1fr:" , KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF qouNTY COMMTSSTONERSff-ffirovLa(, lflnnvet,t lahb ti;v Aynru+tLrL' CITY OF ELLENSBURG -(;t, M"-Brett Chair Vice- Chair Cory \Might, Commissioner Dated Sot N,A^S-*-51. 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Kittltas Cou Department nty of Public Works DlsrnnssED couNrv salns AryD usn T.q,x InrnasrRucruRc IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPT-,TCATION The D istressed County Sales and Use Tax lnfrastructure improvement Program su pports improvements to I nfrastructure systems that foster economic development in Kittitas c ounty Thegoaistocreateeconornicopportunitythroughlnfrastructureinvestment, APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant: City of Ellensburg Contac[ Name: Derek Mayo 501 N. Andcrson St.Address: Addrese: Glty: Telephone: E-mailAddress: Projcct Locatlon: Ellensburg 509-962-7230 WAZip: FAX: 98926 509-962-7t27 rtrur trdtitci.cl lcnshurg.n'a.us Intersection of 5rh Ave. and Railroad Ave. JurlsdlctlonPopulatlon: 19,960 Proiect Title: Srh Ave. and Railroad Ave. Signalization -Safety and Capacity Improvements APPLICATION THRESHOLDS Applicant Requircment: Gheck.off: X 1. The project is impiovement to an lnfrastructure system(s) llnked to economic development. x2.A d3tailed 8 u2 x 11" vlclnlty map that clearly shows the project is lncluded in the appllcatlon package. 6 X 3, Distressed County funds are not being eubstituted for other funds that are already secured. X X X 4, The project involves traditional improvemenls, instead of "non-traditional" improvements ellglble for "Enhancomsnt" funding 5. Applicant has submitted only one application thls round. 6. The local/reglonal economic developmont organlratlon has been infonned of the project. 7 PROJECT BUDGETFundingSourcesDistressed County Funds Requested:$ 299.000Other Federal:$State:$_I-ocal Government:$153.000Private:$*Othen$Project Total:Distressed County Fund Matching Ratio:*Flease explain other tlpe of Funding:PreliminaryC P EngineeringPhaseConstructionPhaseProjectTotal$o$161,00065o/ols FundingSecured -YorN?Right ofwayPhase$42,259 S0$o$22,750$o$65,00065%$256,750 $299,000 N$oY$o$0$395,000 $460,000$o$o$o$o$o$o$0$o$0o,fo$o$0$o$138,2506s%8 FR,O.trECT T{AR,R.ATI VE 1- Project Description: Descrlbe the scope of work. lndicate the major work involved, inoluding a brief comparison of existing and proposed conditions, The proposed project will install a traffic signal at the intersection of 51h Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Both Railroad Avenue and 5lh Avenue are minor arterial streets that are both on the established City truck route, and both streets have significant truck volumes, ln 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 trafflc 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 lhat atfect freight mobility, hamper future industrialdevelopment, and limit regionalactivities 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 signalwill 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 traf{ic signal rnanagement system, These improvements will greatly enhance the safety and functionality of the intersection, which is the entrance to Rotary Park. 2, Explain the specific lnfrastructure issues the project addresses and how lhey are linked to economic developrnent i mprovements. The City of Ellensburg's Comprehensive Plan (Dec. 2017) has adopted a minimum levelof service (LOS) standard of C. Development that would drop the LOS below the minimum allowed standard could not be permitted. Cunently 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 curent groMh, 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. lnstallation 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 mlnimal delays, Railroad Avenue and Dolarway Road have a significant amount of undeveloped land which is zoned light industrial. $ignalization of this intersection would allow for developmeni of these areas, which may not be permitted without the project. ln 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 walUdon't walk displays to provide specific dedicated pedestrian crossing tirnes to safely cross the busy intersection. 9 3. Project Construction: Estimated Start Date; April202'l Estimated End Date: Sept,2021 Please explain phase status of the proJect (bid ready, deslgn complete or preliminary design). When the City of Ellensburg constructed the improvements on Dolanruay 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 interseclion. 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 309o complete. ln addition, a complete topographic suryey 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 roceiving grant award and can be complete within 6 months, lt is anticipated that the project would be out to bid lale-summer 2020. Due to the typical lead time for traffic signal poles, conslruction would likely begin Spring 2021 and be completed late summer 2021. 4. lndicate lf the project is consistent with the following applicable state, regional and local plans and prioritluation processesl X Overall Economic Development Plan - Officiatly Adopted Dec. 18. 2017 The following two goals are from the Economic Development chapter of our Comprehensive Plan:1. Goal ED-Z: Stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economyo Policy D: Encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg (Large amount of undeveloped land within close proximity to thep'o:o'Fl!i?f il'3*"",J[il,']1"fi ffi ix?$:xiTliB'J,,*"rRoadf ora light industrial park (This is immediately NW of the proposed project) 2. Goal ED-5: Embrace tourism as an economic development loolo 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 "'"""nty;;ffi [?T[1T8-fll,rnrou,.n,s rore as a desrinarion ro regionar recreation and culturalactivities (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 spo rts toumaments a nd othe r recreational activities, ) Gomprehensive Land Use Plan - Officially Adopted Dec. 18. 201 7 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 destinationso Policy C: Prioritize safety improvements as part of every projecto Policy F: Where possible provide higher comfort pedestrian facilities (The proposed traffic signalincludes dedicated vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian movements to greatly increase the safety of the intersection and meeting the intent of Policies C and F. ln addition the signal will have emergency X t0 X 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 (Sth 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 (Sth Ave. and Railroad Ave. are both classified as Minor Arterial Streets)o Policy G: Focus industrial groMh along specific transportation conidors that are designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and other industrial users (As previously mentioned, there is a significant amounl 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) Capital Facllity Plan - Officially Adopted November 2016 The following excerpts are from the 2016 Parks and Recreation Systenr 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 suruey. o o Page 52, "Trails and connectivity provide opportunities for walking, running and bicycling and serve as a visualconnections for habitat viewing, exercise and outdoor enjoyment." n x X o The Slh and Railroad intersection is located along the 'River to Rodeo Trail' which is a 2.25 mile trail linking lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park to the Kittitas Valley Rodeo and Fairgrounds. o Page 231 - "A lack of safe trails and connections was the top reason why respondents aren't cunently 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, lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park, and the Reecer Creek Floodplain property, Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Ofliclally Adopted_ Six-Year Transportation lmprovement Plan - Officially Adopted June 17.2019 (This specific project is included in our Current Six Year Transportation lmp. Plan) Site-specific development plans; e.9., Community Master Plan - Officially Adopted 2008 The following excerpts arc from the City of Ellensburg's Non-motorized Transportation Plan - 2008:o The River to Rodeo Trail is a High Priority connection of non-motorized (pedestrians and cyclists) connection between lrene 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 signalwill provide a dedicated crossing phase for pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Railroad Avenue, I other 5, Explain how this infrastructure project has been coordinated, or will be coordinated with other jurisdictions, such as counties, clties, state/federal agencles, and with \economic development organizatlons 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 exisl..." 2, Reduce Sprawl: "Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development." 3. Transportation: "Encourage efficient multimodaltransportation 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 ciiizens of this state..." 5, Public Facilities and SeMces: "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 seryice levels below locally established minimum standards." 6. Explain how the infrastructure project will help meet the economlc development goals of your community and/or region. lf 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. lf 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 dernonstrate the linkage between the proposed Distressed Gounty lnfrastructure improvements and the antlcipated economlc outcomes. The Growth Management Act requires cities and counties to adopt minimum Levels of Service for roads and intersections. Any proposed developmenl which may drop the Level of Service below the minimum adopted standard will not be allowed, A recently completed Traffic lrnpact 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. t2 8, Indicate if other needed infrastructure (e.9,, sswer, water, power) is in place or if there is a plan for getting it in place. Allother 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. lndicate the Estimated Number of Businesses Created/Retainsd by the Project. 73 Currently there is approxim ately 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. lf you take an average lot size of 3 acres per business, then there is the potential that the proposed project can support and serye an additional 73 businesses within this two and a half mile road corridor. 10. lndicated the Estimated Number of Short Term and/or Permanent Jobs Created/Retained by theProject. 365 As stated above, the 22Q acres of undeveloped land can supporl 73 new businesses, assuming 3 acre lots, lf these businesses employed an average of 5 employees each, the proposed project can support and serve approximately 365 employees. Submit the original application to: Kittitas County Department of Fublic Works 41tr N. Ruby, Suite #tr. Ellensburg, WA 98926 t3 Applicant Certifi cation Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable attachments are complete and included as part of the application package. I certify are met at the time of application. //-{-t I of Date Sponsoring Agency (lf Applicable) Signature of Agency Representatlve Date Typed or Printed Nrme Drtc Associate Economic Development Organization Notification The organlzation listed below has received notilication of this project as demonstrated by the slgnature of the orgenlzation's representatlve. l<, t+. G. Chomhe, f Mm,r* of Organlzation rfulvr,q Dste Kittitas County Department of Public Works Conceptual Approval Approval of the project feasibllitl', 6cope and estlmated costs. Signature of Klttitas County DPW Representatlve of Typed or Printed Name Date t4 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DISTRESSED COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION DIJE DATES FY 2020 Distressed County Infrastructure Improvement Program, applications are initially due to Kittitas County Depadment of Public Works for conceptual approval of the infrastructure project. Distressed County lnfrastructure lmprovement Program applicants are invited to appear al the COC meeting when the project's criterion is reviewed. APPLICAT]ONS DUE COG MEETINC DATES 2020 Application due Date COG Meetinqs .December 2019 COG MeetingNovomber 8,2019 **Funding available January'1, 2020 r5 Ellensbure Traffic Impact Fee Proiect Estimate Project Name: General Discription: Work ltem INTERSECTION I MPROYEMENTS Mobilization Tra tc Control ADA Ramps Curb and Gutter Sidewalk Clear & Crub/Demo Removal of Slructures and Obstructions Removal of Sidewglk and Curb SIGNALIANON Signal Poles Pedestrian Poles Signal Cabinet Service Cabinet Conduit Detection System Illumination Preemption Equipment Intcrconncct Signal Heads Pedestrian Heads MinorChange ENGTNEERING Enginecring (25o/o) 5th Ave. and Rallroad Intersection Improvements and Signalization Qty, Unit Unit Cost Totrl I I I r00 r00 I I 100 4 4 I I 200 I 8 I I l2 8 I LS LS Ramp LF LF LS LS LF EA EA EA EA LF EA EA LS LS EA EA EST EST 40,000,00 30,000.00 I,100.00 40.00 40.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 4.00 28,000.00 5,000,00 25,000.00 7,000.00 45.00 55,000.00 3,000.00 ?,000.00 t0,000.00 I,200.00 800.00 10,000.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 40,000.00 30,000.00 8,800.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 2,000.00 400.00 I12,@0.00 20,000,00 25,000.00 7,000.00 9,000.00 55,000.00 24,000.00 7,000.00 t0,000.00 14,400.00 6,400.00 t0,000.00 65,000.00 460,000.00TOTAL: $ 6 l, /t,t /t,1 Propoccd Tdnc Sonrl . sot Aya I nlilro$ lve Zonlng Map c}l q)t'lilERCtAL HTGHWAY: CT@I,II'IERCIALTOURI T IF }ITNDI'STRIALHEAVY !E lr rilDUSilRU,r Lt$fi }IHP MAT{UFACruRED }IOT'IE PARK $'ri, PR PT BUC RESERITE PtD nANilEO UlillT DEvEtOPt'lEt'lT RL nEstDEilnfi. [ot4/ DEt{StW: RII RESDENTIAI. M€DTUI,I DTNSITY RO RCSIDENTTA. OMICE RS RESTDEITT& SUBI'RBA'{ UNIT{@RPORATED ISLATIDS @l tma,arytoz,rrra Rmds tlhorAd.dds US Hlghways lfS Hlfiwry ls; t[ilntltstatc Proposed Traffic Signal 5th Ave & Railroad Avetfr7-]lHgEFiFrS ':l IS$HTIffiTtr} January L,2OL9 Aclopted try Crty Courx il Amended by City Council Ordrnarre lrkrmtrer 4 785 Ordinance Number: 4811 Decenrbr:t' 18. 2-fl17 November 5, 2018 [*i'n'r 9tr 11] Progrom 2 Policy B Progrom 1 Program 2 Progrom 3 Program 4 Progrom 5 Program 6 Policy C Program 7 Progrom 2 Program 3 Program 4 Pollcy D Progrom 1 Progrom 2 Promote economic activity to diversify sources of revenue and expand the employment base. Promote the retention and expanslon of existing businesses as well as the development of new businesses. solicit comments and feedback from local businesses on things that the City could change to better support local businesses. Establish incentives and development flexibility to retain existing businesses, attract new businesses, and encourage quality development. Partner with economic development groups to inventory and share information regarding vacant building and lot space. Promote development of vacant lots and infill development within Ellensburg's urban core. Continue to provide high quality and cost efficient city services and facilities, and promote these as one of Ellensburg's economic development assets. coordinate with economic development stakeholders to assist businesses in creating strategies and action plans. Develop and maintain an effective and predictable regulatory environment. Provide efficient, predictable, and customer-service oriented permitting processes. Consider streamlining permitting by establishing a one-stop permit center for all permits. Encourage the use of the pre-application process as a means of identifying potential obstacles to the development of a particular site. Establish predictable processing times and consistent review processes, and post timelines on the City's website. Encourage development of llght lndustrlal uses wlthln thc Clty of Ellcnsburg. Develop City-owned property off Dolarway Road for a light industrial park. continue to partner with Kittitas county on development of the Kittitas County lndustrial Park at the airport. CITV gP ELLENSBJRG COIJPREHiI.ISIVE PLAI'J O ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT O PAGE 130 [9.-'19$;ega.r,qpr-ir€mrirrwrregglr s,!d!r _ Keep detailed and updated content managernent platforms such as websites and mobile applications. Support visitor information centers and kiosks. Explore future development of visitor information services near freeway interchanges. Promote Ellensburg's role as a destination to regional recreation and cultural activities. Policy C Progrom 7 Support destination marketing organizations through lodging tax funds. Market Ellensburgls central location for convention:, business meetings, sports tournaments, cultural events, and other activlties. lnventory and manage data about where regionaltourism-based enterprises can meet and use community spaces and resources. Coordinate and promote a central website for public/private regional facilities, Provide a consistent level of reliable public transportation between public and private local facilities and accommodations. leverage lodging tax funding to support events and promotions and development of facilities. Support and expand opportunities for tourlsm based investments. ldentify appropriate zoning districts to allow for short-term rental properties. ldentify appropriate zoning districts to allow for ancillary tourism actlvities. Program 2 Program 3 Progrom 4 Program 5 Program 6 Policy B Program 7 Program 2 Progrom 3 Progrom 4 Progrom 2 6osl ED-6 Foster economlc development through promoting energy efficiencles and use of renewable energy. +Policies and programs on renewable energy and promotion of energy efficiencies are addressed in the Capital Facilities and LJtilities chapter. CiTi CF EL,,TNSBURG COI'IPREHENSIVE PLAN o ECOI{OMIC DEVELOPI"iEI.iT o PAGE 132 IIi :I*4Y\SRellHtuUF(oiv GOALS AND POLICIES Ellensburg has established six goals to accomplish its overall vision for transportation in the future. The goals establlsh 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. GoalT-1: create a transportatlon 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 lncrease pedestrian and biryclist safety along arterial streets or provide alternative routes. Policy C Prlorltize safety improvements as part of every project, including maintenance tasks when possible. Pollcy D Reduce auto demand on local and arterial streets by encouraging alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, and transit. Pollcy E lmplernent calming measures to slow tratfic on non-arterial streets. Pollcy F Where possible provide higher comfort pedestrian facilities, and eccommodate on-street parking in commercial distrtcts. Pollcy G ln 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 lmprove pedestrian use while maintaining automobile access to the Central Commercial zones by enhancing pedestrian access throughout the Central Commercial zones. Policy I Consider alignlng 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. ClTv OF ELLEI'ISBURG COI4PREHFNSIVE PLAN c TRANSPORTATTON o pAGE 8z F:r r.))F lFlIA\Ni GoalT'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. Pollcy B Design of new streets in the city shall use a street grid system at an interval of tl2 mile for arterial streets, Within the 7/2 mile sections, attempt to maintain a Ll4 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 UG& prepare maps of future street alignments, especially for arterials, considering existing development patterns and physical barriers such as streams and steep slopes. Potlcy D Establish IOS B as the standard for local streets, tOS C for collectors and arterials, and IOS D for the t-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. Pollcy G Focus lndustrlal growth along specific transportatlon corridors that are destgned 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. Goalr-3 Fillgaps in the system to accommodate safe, enioyable, and energly efficient travel by those of all abilities choosing to walk, blke, or use translt. 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 transportataon purposes. Policy B Establish bicycle and pedestrian priority networks that highlight the most critical facilities to accommodate those modes. ClTv OF ELLENSBURG COI,IPREHENSIVE PLAN o TRANSPORTATION o pAGt 88 City of Ellenshurg CITV OF ELTENSBURG PARKS & RECREATION SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE PI.AN UPDATE 2016 The Xey Flndings summary describes the results of the questionnaire and includes comparisons with the statistically valid survey conducted in February 2002s. 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.ellensburg.wa.us) Key Findings: Parks and Recreation Questionnaire Results summary Parks: ' Porks. recreation ond open spoces ore verv importdnt to resaondeots. The majority of the respondents (85%) indicated that parks and recreation programs are lmportant 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 oarks, troils snd woterfront sreos are the most populdr Npes of parks. Based on the questionnaire, respondents visited these areas frequently (at least once a week or 1-2 times a monthf. Similarly, parks were mostly used for physical activity including walking or biking. ' Respondents ore generolly sotisfied wlth park maintenonce, but there is some destre for improved maintendnce. Nearly 58% of respondents found the general upkeep and maintenance of parks as excellent or good while another Zi%ofound it ok. However, based on the open-ended responses, there were many comments expressing a need to improve maintenance, Recreatlon Facilities dnd Troils:. There is interest in addina oreater varletv ln the oork svstem. ldeas expressed by respondents included a water playground or splash pad, skating rink, disc golf, off-leash dog areas and places for kids to play. ' Res0ondents voiced a need to moximize use of existina pork ond oublic land, ln existing parks and facilities, respondents suggested adding lights to ballfields 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. ' Surroundina noturol open soaces ore,llohlv volued. Ellensburg is surrounded by outdoor recreation areas and outcomes hlghlight the importance that these resources have for residents" ' Ttoil octivities ore the top most deslred typeg of recredtton octivliles. Give n time, money and Fansportation considerationt, walking and biking for. pleasure were the top two activities chosen by respondents, 5 Part of the Oty of Ellensburg Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan (August 12, 2U)2 and update to rhe plan in 2006) C,V of E Ensbury Poi*s & Becrcotion Systsjfi Ctmprchenilve pton ll4oE 2Ot6 Page 23 f3.l-G: TRAILS AND CONNECTTONS Linear corridors contribute to the citt'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 visualconnections through historic and scenic corridors. Trails and connectivity provide opportunities for walking, running and bicycling and serve as visual connections for habitat viewlng, exercise and outdoor enjoyment. ln 2008 the City of Ellensburg compteted the Ellensburg Non- motorized Transportation Plan. ln 2@9 The Cify -to -Conyon Trails Commitfee, working with the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, completed a concept plan for a five mile trail corridor along the scenlc Yakima River connecting local and regionaltrails 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 terralns. Community trails located within the City of Ellensburg prirnarily 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 wlth existing park and so are malntained by the Parks Department. As part of the larger recreational planning, the Parks and Recreation Department plans, fundt constructs and maintains stand-alone facillties such as the John Wayne Trail Reconnection route, which reconnects the John Wayne Trallthrough Ellensburg. This proJect is still in the process of being completed. Trble 3.3 TRAIIS & Connectlons Mlles Feet tohn Wayne Trail between Water St & Reecer Cr Rd 1.25 6,615', John Wayne Trall between falrgrounds and Pfenning Rd 0.64 3,336', Ihe Elleruburg Greenway John Wayne Trail Reconnectlon 0,23 1,186', Dolarway Loop Trail 2.70 14,249', Howards WayTrall 1.00 5,190, Sagebrush Trall /Craigis Hill Connection 0,13 706' River to Rodeo Trail 2.25 11,863 McElroy Park Trail 0.19 1,000' lrene Rlnehart Rlverfront Park Carey lake Trall 1.10 5,829', Rotary ParkTrail 0.70 3.631', lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park Trail to Rota ly under to 1.90 t2 980', lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park Entrance Road o.73 3,846' West Ellensburg Trail o.7 0 3696 City to Canyon Trails (proposedf 5.L4 27,127', Lower Reecer Creek Trail (Levee)t.o2 5,381' Wildlife Habitat Tralls in Paul Rogers Park 0.69 3,652', 18.59 Mlles 794,454', Cityot E Entbutg parks & necrcsilon System Cgmprehenslve plon lJqote 2016 Page 52 Troil octivities are the top most desired types of recreotion octivities. 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 ond traits thdt link neighborhoods or connect to other traits. Based on the questionnaire, respondents are most int€rested in developing more trails for exercise and to increase non-motorlzed transportation options. A lack of safe trails and connections was also the top reason why respondents aren't currently using tralls. Recreotional troils ore olso populor. Respondents expressed a need to provide natural surface trails for mountain biking and trail running. Recreatlon Programs and Speclal Events There is potential to increase recreatlon program participotlon Although 54% of all respondents responded that their household had used Clty-sponsored recreational programs last year, many respondents were unaware of current offerings. ln addition, a smaller percentage of respondents indicated that members of thelr famlly had used City-provided receational programs in the last year compared to the 2002 survey, There is interest in special interest progrorns. When asked what additionalCity-provided reffeation programs should be offered or expanded, respondents indicated a need for outdoor/environmental programs l37yol and fitness classes (2l/ol,The majority of respondents also indicated they would or would consider paylng more for these types of pro8rams. Respondents expressed a need for more opportunities for children ond fomities. Based on the open-ended responses, many respondents felt that chlldren and famllies are the most underserved by recreation programs. Future lmprovements Respondents prioritized upgroding and malntaining existing pork and factlities. Based on outcomes of the questionnaire,4L%oof respondents indicated a need to upgrade existing parks followed by maintaining existing parks and facllltles (28Yol. 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 troils are the top priortty tf lunding were ovoilable. Prioritizing a citywlde trailsystem was the top ranked option according to guestionnaire outcomes, There is lnterest in o multi-purpose community focitity. The second most popular response for prioritization if funding were available was a multi-purpose community facility. ln addition, respondents preferred several types of features to include in such a faclllty, tennis or racquet courts. Though respondents volue porks and natural areas, adding or developing new pork and notural areas are not os prioritized.li%tor developing new parks and only 13% of respondents indicated that acquiring land for future parks was a desired future improvement. Respondents prefer thdt funding ond maintenance for par/c and recreotion ts a shared responslbility. Outcomes highlighted that funding should stem mostly frorn tax dollars and some user fees. ln addition, respondents prefer that prlvate 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. Aly of eileftsbuto Pa*t & AQcrcolron Syttam Coo,p4deottt€ PEa UNak tAtG Page 231 mxrg{IIT!II.ttil|ilHT!tIIIIItttItil IIltil il tIItH il IIIIil il tirtftdlillIililililililtl't4l llll ll tlllllll{ lll lllllillr!Jllillltilililililil1H I l{ i,H4ll,lH l.l ll l{ lllllllr'ril tI tII Ii IIIIil Iil'l,f['t,lll I ll ll Fl ll llllll H lll llll IiUll l l l I l l lTil#llTTTill:L]r111' 6 ZONE S'1lrr. ittr lla,:r,t City of E!lensbu!"9 Nonmotorized $ltartr thr.'Boaij Transportation Plan 2008 of lSIIINGT'i\i 2.4.4c Historic downtown The historic commercial core of Ellensburg has been targeted for pedeslrian 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 windbw displays add comfort and lnterest to the pedestrian. The city's comprehensive plan includes goals to maintain and increase pedestrian circulation downtown w1h increased housing denslty, 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. lt is a major north-south arterial, a truck rouie, and a freeway by- pass route. Signals are timed to maximize trafiic ffow. East-west travelers crossing Main Street often have to wait severalmoments. 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 intenupt the building lines and sense of enclosur6, There are no off-street parking requirements in the centralcommercialzone, 2r4.4d Rlver to Rodeg.Trail The River to Rodeo Trailwas identified in the 1997 Nonmotodzed Plan. The goal of the "trail" is to link the trail system at Rotary and lrene Rinehart Riverfront iarks on the west to the fairgrounds and John wayne Trailon the east through downtown on Fifth Avenue (see Figure 3a route #12). The conidor should be identlfiable so that trail users can find their way from one trail system to the other safglV and efficiently. lt should be designed to accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists. Whlle many equestrians utilize the John Wayne traii and rodeo grounds, it is not anticipated that the River to Rodeo Trailwould be designed to accommodate horse travel. The route passes through industrial, commercial and residenlial land uses. A trail under l-90 connecting lrene Rinehart Riverfront Park to Rotary Park is funded by a Stategrant and is scheduled for completion in 2009. An asphaltkailwithin Rotaly Park from the freeway to the entrance is completed. sidewallts are complete along most of the route, except a section on the north side fom Railroad Avenue to wenas Street. some additionalcurb-cuts are needed on the north side. Recommendatlon 2.4,4c: Maintain pedestrlan focus of hlstorlc downtown. 1. Sign by-pass route to encourage truck and auto trafflc to use water street rather than Maln streetas a preferred north-south route. 2. Dlscourage parklng lots abuttlng the sldewalk ln the central Commerclalzone. December 2008 City of Ellensburg Nonmotorized Transportation Ptan 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 Streel, but the intersection is off-iet, with traffic control only on Wenas. Crossing can be difficult at the Ra1road Rvenue intersection (Fifth is controlled by stopbigns, Railroad Ave. is not); a ramc control upgrade may soon be waranted. The crossing at Chestnut Streit has stops at Sthnot.Chestnut, but generally not difficult. At thelohn Wayne Trial trail headat thenorth entrance to the rodeo grounds public restrooms arb available much of theyear-..For bicyclists, the main issue ii that there is insuffcient righi-of-wiy to'rttip" a dedicated lane along Fifih Avenue. On-street parking exists along tne tengm dfthe route, and is necessary within the commercial area to serve tocit busineises. l] tt" May 21Open House, 61% ot participants rated the River to Rodeo traitas ahigh pilority. Participants were asked whai treatments they favored to identiryine grid_9r, rgnglng ftom simple and cheap to complex and eipensive (see App6ndix A for.the display, comment form, and results). ln general, iarticipanis fav6rlO tnesimpler solutions of.comfleting missing sidewarks, providing waf-nnoing signs anaadding lighting and benches, especially in the commercial area.'spedai siOewari and cross-walk treatments had some support, again with stronger supporl for these treatments within the commercialarea of the trail. The prefened treatment for bicyclists within the commercialand residentialareas was to mark the street as sharrows, where bicyclists share the street w1h cars(see.section 2.3.21, while within the industrial area, participants favored removingparking from one side of the street and striping lanei. RecommendaUon 2.4.4d: Develop Rlverto Rodeo Tralll. Complete misslng sldewalks on the north slde of Sth or develop plan for crosslng Flftlr atN. Wenas St,2. Complete mlsslng curt-cuts 3. Develop brandlng and logo; implementway-flndlng plan4. Consider unlform, dlsUncilve llghUng conslstentwlth wap flndlng plan 5. conslder vandal-proof bench design and placement develop bench donatlon program 6. Mark Flftlr Avenue as a shared blke route (see recommendaUon 2.0.9) December 2008 City of Ellensburg Nonmotorized Transportation Plan page 2-31 RCW 36"70A.020 Flanning goals. The following goals are adopted to guide the development end adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations of lhose 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 seruices exist or can be provided in an efiicient manner. (2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, lowdensity development. (3) Transportation. Encourage efiicient multimodaltransportation 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 pneservalion 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, re@gnize regional differenoes impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the stite,s natural resourcee, public servi@s, and public facilities. (6) Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The properly rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. (7) Permits. Applications for both strate and local government permits shoutd be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predic,tability. (8) Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage lhe conservalion of produciive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. (9) Open sPace and recreation. Retrain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, oonserye lish and wildlife habitat, increase acoess to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities. (10) Environment. Proted the environment and enhance the state's high qualig of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. (11) Citizen participation and coodination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdiclions to reconcile conflicls, (12) Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and seruices necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development al the time lhe development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing cunent seruice levels below locally established minimum standards. (13) Historic preservation. ldentify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and atructures, that have historical or archaeological significance.