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2O2O LODGING TAX SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KTTTTTAS COUNTY AND C|TY OF CLE ELUM (MUNrCrPALrTyl
This Contract, effective September 15, 2O2O is made and entered into by and between -
KITTITAS COUNTY ("County"), a subdivision of the State of Washington, and the CITY OF CLE ELUM
("Contractor").
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide for Tourism-Related, Small-Scale
Municipality-Owned Capital Projects relating to activities and expenditures designed to increase
tourism,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, or
attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the County and the Contractor mutually agree
as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Work
a. Contractor shall provide the services and staff described in its Application for Lodging Tax
Funds submitted to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, attached hereto as Exhibit '?"
(with limitations-see Section 2.a & b) which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference.
b. Except as otherw.ise specifically provided in this Agreement, Contractor 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
Contractor under this Agreement are collectively referred to herein as "Services."
Section 2. Payment.
a. As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Contractor's Services, the County
agrees to pay Contractor the sum of fifty thousand dollars (550,000.00) to be used for
capital project- only for the Washington State Horse Park's Covered Arena-Phase 1
Completion Project.
b. Additional payment terms: The County will make payment to the Contractor only on a
reimbursement basis, as receipts for any items are submitted to the County, not to exceed
the sum of fifty thousand dollars (S50,000.00) ) to be used for capital project-only for the
Washington State Horse Park's Covered Arena-Phase 1- Completion Project.
c. Services/Expenses that are reimbursed must be dated during the 24 (twenty-four) months
(or two years) of the date of the Agreement and final date to submit reimbursements
requests is September L5,2022 after this date funds lapse.
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d. Requests for reimbursements must be submitted to:
Kittitas County Auditor
Attn: Judy Pless
205 West 5th Ave - Suite L05
Ellensburg, WA 98926
auditoraccounting@co.kittitas.wa. us
Reporting requirements of your events will be required on prescribed forms from the
County Auditor.
Section 3. Performance bv Contractor
a. Contractor 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. Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representa-
tive of the County with regard to performing the Services. Contractor shall not represent
that it is, or hold itself out as, an agent or representative of the County. ln no event shall
Contractor be authorized to enter into any Agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the
County. lt is understood that the Contractor and the Contractor's staff and employees are
not employees of the County and are not, therefore, entitled to any benefits provided
employees of the County.
c. Contractor 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). Contractor 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. Contractor agrees to obtain all required licenses and permits,
and further agrees to keep them in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
d. The County and the Contractor 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.
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 Contractor of its responsibility to perform the Services in accord with this
Agreemerit, notwithstanding the County's knowledge of defective or non-complying
performance, or the substantiality or ease of discovering the same. Contractor shall provide
the County with sufficient, safe, and proper facilities and equipment for such inspection and
free access to such facilities.
f. This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. Contractor shall promptly
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furnish the County oi its designee, or such Federal or State auditor with such information
related to the Services as may be requested by the applicable governmental entity.
Contractor 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,
Contractor shall provide the County access to (and the County shall have the right to
examine, audit and copy, with or without notice) all of Contractor's books, documents,
papers and records related to the Services or this Agreement.
g. Contractor understands and acknowledges that Contractor is solely responsible for its own
reporting and accounting of all state, federal, social security, and local taxes, of every nature,
arising from Contractor's performance of this Agreement. All compensation received by the
Contractor will be reported to the lnternal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in
accord with the applicable IRS regulations.
Section 4. Release. lndemnitv. and Hold Harmless.
The County assumes no liability for the Contractor's actions under this Agreement. Contractor
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 Contractor 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 Contractor, 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
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a Any breach of or default under this Agreement by Contractor
Section 5- Comolia nce with Public Records Law.
ln 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. ln 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
Contractor pursuant to Washington's public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW, to allow
Contractor to seek a court injunction.
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c. The County specifically shall not be liable to Contractor for the County's release under public
records laws of any documents not protected by trademark, copyright or other law.
Section 6. lndustrial lnsurance Waiver.
With respect to performance of this Agreement and as to any claims against the County, its Additional
lnsureds, officers, agents and employees, the Contractor expressly waives its immunity under Title 51
of the Revised Code of Washington, the lndustrial lnsurance Act, for injuries to Contracto/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 Contractor. This waiver is
mutually negotiated by the parties to this Agreement.
Section 7. lnsurance and Endorsements.
a. The County may require through a request in writing that the Contraqtor 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 Contractor, 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 Contractor
or any of its employees, agents or representatives.
c.Should the County require such liability insurance, the Contractoragreesto 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 Contractor
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 lnsured 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.
Contractor 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 Contractor, terminate this Agreement as to all or any
portion of the Services not yet performed, whether or not Contractor is in breach or default. Upon
receiving such notice of termination, Contractor shall, except as otherwise directed by the County,
immediately stop performing the Services to the extent specified in the notice. ln the event the
County terminates the Contractor's Services, the Contractor is obligated and hereby agrees to
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refund to the County all monies paid for Services not yet rendered by the Contractor, if any, as of
the date of the notice of termination.
Section 9. Miscellaneoi.rs.
Contractor 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 Contractor, 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.
Notice for any purpose under this Agreement, except service of process, shall be given by
the Contractor to the Kittitas County Commissioners and the Kittitas County Auditor, 205 West
5th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926. For all purposes under this Agreement, any notice by the
County to the Contractor shall be given to the Contractor's address provided on the signature
page. Notice may be given by delivery or by depositing in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested.
d. The section and paragraph headings of this Agreement are for reference convenience only
and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in interpreting or construing the
provisions of such sections or paragraphs.
e. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by facsimile, each of
which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same
instrument.
f. Contractor warrants to the County that the individual signing on Contractor's behalf has the
requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform Contractor's obligations under
this Agreement. Contractor further warrants to the County that Contractor 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 Contractor's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
g. lf any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms, conditions or
applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To
this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable.
h. The exclusive venue for any action brought to enforce this Agreement or any of its terms
shall be in Kittitas County, State of Washington.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CONTRACTOR
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Chair IPrint Name]
Vice Chair
Commissioner
ATTEST:
lAddressl
[Telephone]
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Prosecuting Atto rney
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TTITAS COUNTY
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Lodging Tax for Tourism-Related, Small-Scale
Municipality-Owned Capital Projects and
Operations
Washington State Horse Park Covered Arena Project
WASHINCTON STATE
HORSE PARK
Submission Deadline: June 18th, 2O2O
Kittitas County Comm issioners
205 W sth Avenue, Suite 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-962-7508
Lodging Tax for Tourism-Related, small-scale Municipality-
Owned Capital Projects and Operations General
lnformation
Kittitas County imposes a lodging tax assessed on the sale or charge made for furnishings of
lodging according to RCW 67.28.L80 and RCW 67,28.18L.ln accordance with the tax and
Washington State law, a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has also been established. The
committee's purpose is to advise and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners how
excise taxes on lodging should be allocated to support tourism which in turn generates
revenue,
Uses According to Law:
RCW 57.28.1816 srates the following:
Lodging tax revenues under this chapter may be used, directly by any municipality or indirectly
through a convention and visitor bureau or destination marketing organization for: ...(c)
Supporting the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or
operated by a municipality...
Pefinitions included in state law which should be co,qlidered in a.nv asplicjttion rqquestjne
fundinE include:
1. Tourism means economic activity resulting frorn tourists, which may include sales of
overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs.
2. Tourism promotion means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to
increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise
distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists;
developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies;
and funding marketing or the operation of special events and festivals designated to
attract tourists.
3. Tourism-related facility means real or tangible personal property with a usable life of
three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor that is: (a) {i) owned by a
public entity; (ii) owned by a nonprofit organization described under section 501(c)
(3) of the federal internal revenue code of 1.986, as amended; or (iii) owned by a
nonprofit organization described under section 501 (c) {6} of the federal internal
revenue code of 1986, as amended; a business organization, destination marketing
organizations, main street organization, lodging association, or chamber of
commerce; and (b) used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate
tourist activities.
Review Process:
Kittitas County's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review all complete applications.
Qualifying applicants will be provided the opportunity to present their projects to the LTAC and
answer questions. Capital project applications will be scored based on the information
provided by the applicant, ranked, and funding recommendations with supporting information
will be submitted to the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners. The ranking will determine,
generally, the order in which the applications will be considered for funding from the highest
being considered first to the lowest receiving the last consideration. However, all municipalities
which submit at least one qualifying application in a given year must receive funding
consideration before a second application from a municipality which has been recommended
for a funding award is considered, The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has final
approval authority for the list of recommendations.
Prior to making a final decision, the BOCC will publicly deliberate on the recommendations
received from the LTAC. Applicants rnay also be requested to present their projects to the
BOCC and answer questions.
Scoring sheets utilized by the LTAC to rank applications for capital projects are included in this
packet for your reference and information. Applications which do not receive a minimum
score of at least 75 points, do not provide at least 50% matching funds, or do not follow the
submission instructions will not be considered for funding.
Application 9efinitions:
Below is a list of terms and phrases which have a specific meaning within this application. lt
may be helpful for you to review these as you prepaie responses so that a better understanding
of the reviewer's expectations may be obtained.
Capital Asset is any type of property that has a useful life longer than one year and is
valued at over 55,000.00.
Construction or "Hard" Costs are the direct contractor costs for labor, material,
equipment and services; contractor's overhead and profit, and other direct construction
costs. These costs do not include the compensation paid to architects, engineers, or
consultants, the cost of land, right-of-ways, or other similar costs.
Matching Funds is the amount of funding your organizations has secured and is
contributing to the project. This includes both direct and indirect support. Direct funds
can be in the form of cash funding from your organization or funding secured
elsewhere but dedicated to the project such as other grants, loans, donations, etc.
lndirect funding support includes in-kind support like labor, volunteer support, supplies,
and services which directly relate to the project or event, including those supplied by
your organization and others.
Municipality is an incorporated city, county, or town.
Real Property is fixed property, principally land and buildings.
Small Scale capital projects are defined as those which request funding support of less
than s50,000.
Soft Costs are cost items in addition to the direct construction cost. These
generdlly include architectural and engineering, permits and fees, financing fees,
construction interest and operating expenses, leasing and real estate commissions,
advertising and promotion, and supervision.
Tourist is a person traveling for business or pleasure on a trip:
A. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid
accommodations;
B. To a place fifty rniles or more one way from their place of residence or
business for the day or staying overnight; or
C. From another country or state outside of their place of residence ortheir
business,
SUBMITTAT INSTRUCTIONS
Please return ONE COPV of the entire original application and answers to narrative questions to:
Kittitas Cou nty Comrnissioners
Attn: Lodging Tax Grant Application
205 West 5fr, Suite 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM Anril 24, 2020 or postmarked no later than April
24'h.,202A.
lncomplete andlor late applications will not be considered. Applications may not be changed or
amended by the applicant after the deadline for submission
Schedule:
. Application deadline
r Oral presentations of proposals to LTAC
I BOCC Dellberation and Decision
r Applicant Award Notification and fund availability
Proiect Manapement:
Successful applicants may be required, as a condition of the funding award, to enter into a contract. The
agreement may include, but not be limited to, the specific amount of the award and what it may be
used for, all reporting requirements associated with this funding, payment terms, and any and all other
appropriate terms of the funding. Kittitas County will be the contracting agent for all approved projects.
All funds awarded under this program will be available in the form of reimbursable grants. The funds for
capital projects will be available for reimbursement as of the date of the contract and for 24 {twenty-
four) months (or two years) thereafter. Capital projects must be completed within the two-year period.
All funds awarded for supporting the operations of county-owned tourism-related facilities will be
available for reimbursement as of the date of the award and for up to 12 (twelve) months (L year)
thereafter. Any unexpended funds will be returned to the Lodging Tax account and made available for
re-appropriation. All reguests for reimbursement shall be made to the Kittitas County Auditor's office at
the following address:
Kittitas County Auditor l
Attn: lodging Tax Grant Funds Reimbursement
205 W sth, Suite 105
Ellensburg, WA 98926
For specific information and requirements regarding the reimbursement process, please contact the
Auditor/s office at 509-962-7504.
Proiect Reportinq Reauirements for Tourism-Related Faci!itlgs:
State law requires that all recipients of Lodging Tax revenues must submit a report to the municipality
describing the actual number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip:
4/24/202A
sl2sl2020
6/26/2020
7l3t/2020 (Tentative)
A. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations;
B. To a place fifty miles or more one way from their place of residence or business for the day or
staying overnight; or
C. From another country or state outside of their place of residence or their business.
A report form will be provided as part of the contract for receiving funds. We askthat you provide this
information within 60 days after your project is complete.
Asdlsant Categories and Eliqibilitv:
Grants from lodging tax funds are provided for two types of applicants, Capital Projects and County
Operations. No more than one capital project is allowed per application. An organization may submit
no more than two capital project applications perfunding cycle. The categories are defined as follows
The Capital Proiect category is for applications from municipalities or public facilities districts
requesting support for capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by
the municipality for public facilities district.
lf applying for funding under the capital project category, an applicant need only answer the
questions listed under the Capital Budget Narrative and provide the Capital Project Budget as
well as include necessary attachments.
The Operations category is for applications from municipalities requesting support for the
operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by the municipality.
lf applying for funding under the Operations category, an applicant need only answer the
questions listed under the Operational Funding Narrative,
Other lnformation:
lnsurance: As part of its contract for performance, a municipality may require contractors to maintain
liability insurance in the amount of S1,000,000 or more and name the municipality as an additional
insured on its liability insurance policy,
Application Form: This packet will be available on Kittitas County's website as a word document and as
a pdf. lt can also be obtained directly as a hard copy or in digital format by contacting the Kittitas
County Board of Commissioners office at 509-952-7508, Kittitas County's website address is:
www.co.kittitas.wa.us.
APPLICATION FOR TODGING TAX FOR TOURISM.RELATED,
SMATL-SCALE MUNICIPATIW.OWNED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
OPERATIONS
Applicant lnformation - canitat proiecte+€pefe$glt (circte one or Both)
Name of Municipality:City of Cle Elum
Mailing Address 119 West First St.
Cle EIum, WA 98922
Contact Person and Title:Rob Omans - City Administrator
Phone:509-674-2262
Email robert@cityofcleelu m.com
Project Title:Washington State Horse Park's Covered Arena - Phase 1 Completion
Project Location:1202 Douqlas Munro Blvd
Funding Request:$50.000
Application Requi rements
X 1. The project qualifies for lodging tax funds as a capltal expenditure of a tourism-
related facility owned or operated by a municipality or is supporting the operations of
tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a municipality.
2, The municipality has submitted no more than two applications for capital project
funding in the currentyear.
3. The municipality's lodging tax advisory committee {or equivalent} has been informed
of the project and endorsed it (not required for Kittitas County). A letter from the
rnunicipality is included.
4. Lodging tax capital project funds are not being substituted for other funds that are
already secured or applied for (if applicable).
5. Municipality has secured matching funds of at least 50% of the total project costs.
X 6. A completed project budget is included in the application {if applicable)
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7. A detailed 8%xr\vicinity map that clearly shows the project is included {if
applicable).
Tourism-Related, Small-Scale Municipality-Owned Capital Project Narrative
1. Project Description: Please describe the project in detail. lndicate the major work to
be completed, any milestones that need to be overcome in order for the project to
moveforward, and include a comparison of existing and proposed conditions.
The City of Cle Elum is applying for 550,000 toward completing Phase 1 construction of a
covered arena at the Washington State Horse Park. Phase 1 includes design, engineering,
permitting, site preparation, utilities and construction of a 200'x 360' steel building covering a
150'x 300' fenced riding arena. Completion of Phase L will allow the Park to open the arena for
use and begin hosting events and recreational riding. Phase 2 will include portable bleachers,
weather screens, restrooms and landscaping.
The Park's 54,0m budget for Phase 1 was originally developed in 2016 and some estimates were
updated in 2018. lt was based on preliminary engineering and other assumptions, and between
2AV-2O18 the Park was bble to fully fund the S+.Om of anticipated costs through a combination
of state and county grants and private donations {see exhibit 1).
ln spring 2019 the Park began permitting, clearing, grading and soliciting competitive bids for
various aspects of construction. As the project progressed and bids came in, many were over
the budgeted amounts in part reflecting an overheated construction industry in recent years.
The Horse Park Authority board made a number of design decisions to cut costs where feasible
For example, they eliminated the "eyebrow" roof at the gabled ends as depicted below in the
artist's rending compared to the actual current picture of the arena on the next page,
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Construction continued through last surnmer and fall until roofing work was halted in mid-
November due to cold and slippery conditions. Also at that point, the Authority suspended
further construction commitments because the costs to complete remaining work exceeded the
S+.Om budgeted funding by 75%, or 5612,000.
The major contributing factors driving up costs were an overheated construction industry for
labor, materials and equipment; the impact of tariffs on steel prices; and an added requirement
outside of the Horse ParKs Development Agreement to install a new water line and hydrants to
aid in wildfire suppression. A significant escalation in construction costs is supported with data
from the National Association of Home Builders which published annual construction inflation
rates of syq5.\yo, 4.3o/o, 3.5To since 20L5; those compounding rates equate to almost $800,000
in additional hard costs for the covered arena.
ln addition to making design changes, the Authority also aggressively managed vendors to
contain the overall cost overrun to $6i.2,000 while remaining committed to delivering a building
that is functional, safe and attractive but without "fnlls".
2. Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan: Please explain how the project meets the
goals and priorities in the Kittitas County Tourism lnfrastructure Plan as adopted. Also,
describe the specific county tourism infrastructure needs the project addresses and how
the proiect directly increases tourism. Explain how the improvements will promote
tourlsm ln Klttltas County and lndicate speclflcally how the lmprovements will directly
increase econornic activity resulting from tourists (see the definition of tourist on page 3 of
this application).
The covered arena has always been part of the Horse Park's development master plan, and
the City of Cle Elum Master Plan. The project is cited as a high priority strategic objective of
the Kittitas County Tourism Plan (Action 5: Reueational Tourism) and the Kittitas County
Parks and Recreation Capital lmprovement Plan (ClP) 2016.
The Washington State Horse Park Covered Arena promotes the following goals and priorities
of the Kittitas County Tourism Plan:
Goal 1: Develop intesritv of place This project will enhance Kittitas County's character by
developing and improving the venue in distinctive ways to differentiate Kittitas County from
other areas and to engender local community pride. ln addition to bringing international
caliber competitions to the area, many equestrian event organizers have expressed their
strong interest in moving some of their large shows to a different, more modern and
conducive venue, This market opportunity represents approximately 40 new and expanded
medium-to-large size competitions that potentially could be hosted at the Horse Park.
Localeconomic impact is estimated at over $3 million.
Goal 11.: lnterpret interactivelv The covered arena will attract and engage a unique
segment of visitors, representing some ?5-30,000 overnight stays. These visitors will learn
about other recreational assets of Kittitas County, thereby gaining a richer experience and
helping residents develop pride in their locale. The Park's beautiful woodland setting,
system of trails, competition facilities and horse-specific operations make it a unique facility
in the county and the state.
The addition of this fifth arena - the only one at the Park that's covered - will be a keystone
feature allowing the Pa_rk to host larger events, extend its operating season from 5 months
to 9 months or longer, and attract many horse activities and non-equine events that require
a covered space. Such events could include trade fairs, concerts, compatible
sports/agricultural events and expos, antique/carldog shows, a winter carnival, etc. All these
activities will draw visitors to the area as well as provide a unique, multi-season venue for
local residents to use and enjoy.
It's important to note that this arena is the largest covered {not indoor/enclosed} riding
arena in the state and equates to a football field under cover, This large size and horse-
friendly design will accommodate some of the most demanding horse sport speed
competitions such as grand prix jumping and indoor eventing, and already is attracting much
attention, interest and anticipation throughout the regional horse community.
3. Use of Grant Funds: Please explain exactly how the requested funds will be used. lnclude
an itemized list.
Here is a picture of the interior of the arena as it stands today; the steel structure is gTYo
complete but the lighting and riding arena under it are not yet begun:
The Authority's goal is to complete Phase 1 before the end of 2020,which entaits the
following work and expenditures:
Elearical and Engineering
Design
Service
lnterior Fixtures bought direct by WSHPA
Contractor for lnterior Branch Lighting
Site Parking East and West Side
Trenchlng
Electrical Room, Connection,lVtetering
Concession Traller Outlets {12)
Security Cameras
Subtotal
Ridi ng Are na Footlng, Fencing
Arerra Consultant
Noble Fencing Material and lnstallation
Concrete Fence Found, Grade Beam
E (cavate and Deliver Sand
Dry Screen, Roughly Place Sand
Spread, Level, Compact Sand
Exterlor Dirt and Grading
Subtotal
Flnal Site Drainage and Retention
Watedine toArena
Total Funds Needed to Complete Phace I
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The Authority applied for assistance to the state legislature in January and in.March was
awarded SIZS,OOO in the state;s Supplemental Capital Budget. With this application the City
is seeking an additional 550,000 from the County's Lodge Tax program for Small-scale
Municipality-owned Capital Projects. The Authority will apply 547,000 of .09 Distressed Sale
Tax funds designated for the entire project (Phases 1 and 2) to Phase 1, and plans to raise an
additional 5140,000 from private donations and sponsorships (in addition to the SL75,000 in
private funding already spent). On June 1 the City also applied on the Authority's behalf for
5500,000 in grant funding from the state's Recreation and Conservation Office under their
Local Parks program to help complete Phases 1 and 2 of the covered arena project. Our
success in receiving an RCO grant award is far from certain and those funds would not be
available until fall of 2O2L at the earliest.
The Authority has had many inquiries from event organizers about the new arena and when
it will be ready. Many organizers are waiting to inspect the layout, footing, access and other
features before they will commit to holding a show at this new facility. Assuming the arena
is ready to open in fall 2020, the Authority expects bookings will begin for 202L and that in
five years the calendar and revenue generating impacts of the covered arena will be more
fully realized, especially if it is able to add more stabling and parking to accomrnodate the
expected demand. Please refer to Exhibit 2,
4. Real Property: lf real property acquisition is a component of the proiect, please explain.
lnclude any information of property already secured or evidence of the ability to secure
the real property.
The Authority is not acquiring any real property with this project.
5. Capital Assets: lf capital asset acquisition is a component of the project, please
explain. lnclude any bids solicited and received from potential vendors willing to
supply the asset. All capital asset purchases require at least three bids.lf you have
already selected one of the bids, please provide justifications in writing.
Attached as Exhibit 3 are two bids. The estimate from Zorko Electric for the majority of the
lighting and electrical work. The Authority is currently seeking competitive bids from two
localelectricalfirms which are due June 20.
Also attached is the estimate frorn Noble Panels and Gates for the arena fence materials.
This is the same vendor the Park has used for other arena fencing and is the vendor of
choice for this project since materials will be compatible and of known quality. This
estimate is for steel fence materials only and does not include the costs for the concrete
foundation for the fence posts or labor to install the fencing.
6. Coordination: Please explain how this project has been coordinated with other
jurisdictions as well as affected stakeholders. Please include letters of support from
stakeholders.
The development of a covered arena has always been part of the Park's master plan (Exhibit
4) originally prepared with input from potential users groups and made publicly available to
stakeholders. lt was included in the Environmental lmpact Study and Development
Agreement approved by the City. As the Park's landlord, we partner closely with the
Authority. We applied to the county on this project and were awarded S1.5m in January
20L9 from the new Lodge Tax Large Scale Capital Projects program, and we are truly grateful
for that support which allowed it to move forward.
Before the overall project was initiated, the Authority solicited input from current and
prospective user groups and coordinated with them on project design details. The covered
arena project described in this application has generated much support and enthusiasm
from throughout the horse community thanks to its scope and attention to details that
make it highly functional and attractive. Letters of support from current and prospective
user Broups, the city, county, and other stakeholders are attached as Exhibit 5,
7. Studies: Please attach any feasibility or other studies that demonstrate linkages between
the proposed project and the anticipated tourism impacts. Also please include your
operations/maintenance funding strategy and business plan for long-term project
sustainability {how the facility or facilities will be operated and maintained for at least
three years following completion|.
The initial Lodge Tax grant application to the county for the covered arena project included
the Financial Feasibility and Economic lmpact study conducted by professors at Cent.ral
Washington University in 2006; it is a large binder and we are happy to provide copies again
if needed. The study is based on other major equine facilities, the vast majority of which
have covered and/or indoor cornpetition space. Page 6 of the Addendum describes The
Facility and states "the kev facilitv on the site will be a 200 x 300 foot covered arena". While
the dimensions of the arena changed slightly, the need remains central to the Park's
operations and strategy.
The Horse Park completed its 9th full season of operations in 20L9, and hosts over 40 events
annually in a wide range of activities with up to 300 horses participating in shows running
from one to seven days for English and western disciplines. People are drawn to the park's
first class facilities, convenient location and beautifu I setting. Each year the Park has
consistently attracted over 90% of its visitors from more than 50 miles away {see Exhibit 2) ,
thus providing over 53m in economic benefits to the local and regional economy. Since its
inception, the Park has been a true public-private partnership as envisioned in the state's
enabling legislation, and has sustained itself through operating revenue, private donations
and sponsorships and public support,
Exhibit 2 reflects strong but slowing growth without the covered arena, because the park's
largest shows have reached its capacity until more arena space is added, and inability to
attract more large events without a covered competition arena. The exhibit does not
include a forecast for 2020 due to the continuing significant'unCertainties iugroundlng the
Covid-19 pandemic, but a return to more normal conditions in 202t. As reflected in the
forecast far 2O22-26, the Authority expects the covered arena to attratt more equine and
non-equine activities and to provide gradual but substantial growth during the 5 years
following its completion. ln summary, the addition of the covered arena will bolster the
Park's sustainability by attracting more events and visitors throughout a longer operating
season.
[Backgound: Exhibit 2 sumrnarizes the user metrics and estimated economic impact of the
Horse Park, The measurement process includes gathering zip codes from all Park users, on-
site surveys, the Dean Runyan Report provided by Washington Tourism Alliance, and
discussion with event organizers. For Recreational Riders the visitor days and % non-local
data is collected from day-user registration forms and seasonal passes; number of visitor
overnights from stall rentals; reasonable estimate of number of people camping versus
staying in a hotel (these numbers are conservative). For Events, the number and zip codes
for all participants are supplied by each event organizer; this base data is then multiplied by
1..5 to 3 depending on the type of group to project total attendees [Central Washington
University conducted an economic study in 2006 of over 40 horse parks across the country.
The CWU findings estimate 3 people (including trainers, grooms, family, spectators, staff,
volunteers, vendors, etc.) attend an event for each horse/participant, and that assumption
seems reasonable for many groups based on our experience managing the Park to-date.l
8. Project Readiness: Please provide a detailed project schedule, including milestones
necessary for completion as mentioned in question 1 above. On the schedule, indicate
items completed and exactly where in the schedule the project is at this time. Be sure to
include expected completion date.
Artivifiec a n d tarspt to comslete Phase 1:
o Complete arena roofing June 26
r Review electrical bids and select vendor June 22 - July 1"
o lnstall overhard lighting July L5 - August L
r Finalize design of fencing foundation and install July 15 - August 15
o Excavate, screen, haul and spread sand August I -September L
o lnstall the steel fencing September L - October 1
r Open arena for use October 15
9. Applicant Certification: Please sign below in agreement with staternent of certification.
Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable
attachrnents are complete and included as part of the application package.
I further the application thresholds are met at the time of application
{7}uu,nt dhQftcae
of Representative fittel--7u Date
Tourism-Related, small-scale M unicipality-owned capital Project Budget
All applicants for capital project funding must supply a detailed and complete project budget
utilizing the following basic format:
Funding Sources
Lodging Tax Funds Request
*Other Grant Funds
List By Source (indicate if secured or applied)
*Other Local Government Funds
List By Source
*Private Funds
List By Source (may include in-kind)
Total Availa ble Funding
Project Expenses
Real Property or "Right-of-Way'' Acquisition Cost
CapitalAsset Cost
Construction Cost or "Hard" Cost
lnclude an itemized list of general costs
For example: asset type and cost, site prep, building foundation and structure,
mechanical work, finish work, site restoration, electrical work, technology, etc.
Soft Cost
lnclude an itemized list of soft costs
For example: design fees, construction management fees, survey costs,
engineering fees, permitting costs, special inspections, cultural resource surveys,
etc.
Total Project costs
*Verifying documentation must be provided and attached to this budget. This documentation
rnay include award letters, letters of commitment, or loan approval documentation. You must
include this in order to meet the matching funds requirement. lf the funding source includes
applicant funds, proof of available funding in the form of a letter of commitment from an
authorized body or representative of the applicant is adequate.
Tourism-Related Facility Operational Funding Narrative
(Municipality Applications Onlyl
1. Operational Spending: Please explain your request for operational funding and how it is
directly related to supporting the operations of a tourism-related facility owned or operated by
a municipality or public facilities district.
2. Sustainability Strategy: Please describe your strategy for long-term operational
sustainability, lnclude any specific progress toward this goal.
3. Applicant Certification: Please sign below in agreement with statement of certification
Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable
attachments are complete and included as part of the application package.
I further certify that the application thresholds are met at the time of application.
Signature of Official Representative Title Date
Criteria
Lodging Tax Capital Project Rating Form
Points Possible ication Questions Points Awarded
Kittitas County
Tourism
lnfrastructure Plan
Low Priority = 5
Medium Priority = 15
High Priority = 20 Question 2
Stakeholder Support Upto5 Question 6
Feasibility Analysis
and Business Plan
Completed
15
Yes = 15
No=0
Question 7
Promotes Tourism/
lncreases Economic
Activity Resulting
From Tourists
up to 20 Question 2
Project Readiness Up to 20 Question 8
Applicant's
Matching Funds
Up to 20
Less than 5Oo/o=O
50% -55%=5
560/o -59Yo=\O
60%-70o/o=tS
71o/o Or mOre = 2O
Capital Project Budget
Exhibit I&lG20Washington State Horse parkBudget for Coyered Arena proiect - phase 1May 2018 vercus May 2020SlSl2OlS 4|A4|ZOZO varianceFundlng SourcesWA State 201,7-:"9 Capital Budget {awarded January Z01gtCouqty Lodging Tax Funds {awarded January ?019iDistress€d Sales and Use Tax (.09) Funding Grant {2015 expended)Distressed Sales and Use Tax (.09) Funding Grant {awarded January 1019}Private Donor/Sponsor Designated Capital Funding {as ofApril ?020}ln-Kind (design, engineerin& construction services and materials)WA State 201.7-19 Supplemental Budget {awarded March ?0?0}County Lodging Tax Srn. Cap" Granr (application pending, june ?020)private Donor/sponsor Funding and/or RCo Grant {application pending, iune ?o20}Phase I FundlngTotalPrEiest ExpensesSite preparation and dr*inageExcavation, gravel base for craneMetal buildingfyebrow Roofline at gable endsFoundationsMechanical water and lire hydrantsElectrical and engineeringArena footing, fencingRelocation of maintenance area (utilities" site developmentiSubtotaiContingency {5%JwssT (8%)Total Arena ConstructlonProject ManagernentAdmin fee on State 6rantPerrnit, legal feesArchitecturai and Strscttral Oesign FeesTotal Soft Costsihas€ r-iotd cmtCommentsti 'i. :...rt.i.; , l: ari:'..; ,.ir i.. :r:r'a ,'a '..",.,.$ 264,s00:, ll:i:..,::,$ ra,sooli ;l; "'::i_lgru'- :,..':..i:l',5 169,598."" ..-r. i!,.^:I -1! -. ,5 25,ooo$ 1o,ooo.; .':.;,;11,:: i:r :,a;.:.i- ,..,tr,r',.,-: l. ll:-.,i. :;,..; qr..1;1r: r,iu:1. i-i:ii:i:312,000I . .:::-i.:.1:.ri,,.,.f..:..1-l: 11r,.tl.r:r,. tt".;:.i, :'i.::.,;-,-:.ir:: r::,-,..j_,-j ...i.1..-rr.,37s,00050,000140,000612,000C($ z.ooqaoo$ 1,s00,000$ 60,000300,000140,000$ 4qo?m$ es,oooS 2,216.500?&,s00197,500165,0003,9t8,?921,000.0001,500,0006n000312,000175.000375,00050,000140^0004,612100092,9481?1,8002,461,55645,000663,000cC5tCds$>$$).]'$tsscs5ss$$s5(s,1,,:: i.j .:,a: ;,"i' . :.:,:r r_,,-,:,r.,, : I i r-raf ::.:lr i I : t.:,, : .: .-:'lr:::i i;:r ;,.'f --,;ri,r.,r tr.iriri:):i iril:r:-liii;!t\ i.r: r::; n::iil::ti !.1 ilf,lii,.,Redesigned to eliminatetj',. ,:l!.: li';,1 ",;ir.i,.-. :t ;:,i.:r, -...i:r,.J t.i,. iii ! i , ij:;i i. ;:i tt.i t;.t ,: :,":t i .jii:] J!.ti ,:: !fi.r::..,lrr ':'rr:-.:r. i:.irf : $.r:iiit: !ii:,i iitl l:,,,,.1,t;-'..Design changes'-_,: ..i j: i? ;it :,:. rJ. , :. - . ..Wat€r to arena, deferred site dev.5 ::,aso5 zez,soos 253,500$--re$ e37&950S 16s,s9a$ .-_:su3gS J,8t3,792$ 60,000$ 60,000I rs,ooo$ 3oooo$)s123,69s252,500260,00020,0004,090,700327,256.$ a,arzsso5 :s,oou$ so,oooS 37,09?S rr,asES 193,961$ +6rLeD$$i ''r r f.":. ,!' j' ? -::!;';: .'r ::l: -t-,j \ ;Propcted Fundlng Adequary to C.over Corti$ u,20s s83
exiltBtT ?Eyent MetricsTotal S Squine EventsTotal $ Non-equin€ Eventsjt equine Vi.sitors#Ncn-equine Visitors{ Total Visitors# Local Visitors Equine# Local Visitors Non-equineTotal # Local Visitors% Non-local {>5O miles eway}fotal $ Nan-local VlshorsNon-local Day-only VisitorsNon{ocal 0vern ight VisitorsNot in Paid Lodgingln Paid Lodgingf Lodging Rooms Sooked/NeededOverall f, conornic lmpactWSIIP Cvent Visitor Traffic and fconomic lmpactsCovered Arena €ompletion - Fall 2O202,9L7 1,181" 2,64090% 9696 97%" 77,246 29,339 tg,$117,277 5,474 3,817r.9,959 22,864 25,6943,552 ?,930 3,129L6,4L7 19,934 22,5659,055 9,746 10,238$ 3,81,256 $ 3,337,111 g 3,?99,869$ 3,752,t84s 3,7s2,rOO $ 4828,650 S 6,476,85020153930,16303{1,1632,9t7101745029,519029,5191,18120x83803?"151032,1512,6401019 ?Or0M031,087031,O872,t252,12593%28,9624,05724,9052,52971,,9749,98820?147033,000033,0(Xt3,3003,30090%29,7004,50025,ZAA3.00022,200r"0,091202260-'4e,8506,0004{t,8507,1153,00010,115lVWr38,7356,54432,1913,863?8,3281-2,876202685B57,25024,00081,25013,55512,00025,55569Va55,69512,51643,1795,18137,998t7,272Forecast Assumptions @ &15-20 lncremental lmpact$ of Covered Arena2020 no meaningful forecas| all large events cancelled and smaller ones remain in doubt due to Cgvld-19 pandemic restrictions; arena completed in fall2021 similar to ?OL9 - organizers checking out arena; no new big events booked, some small one-day events in the fall, mostly locals2O22 addition of 3 large nnultiday events {western, 150 horses,450 peoplex 3days = 1350/eventx3.4,O50}, 70S nonlncal = 2835 nonlocal, 10% 284 day onlyand 10 srnaller events throrrghout year with rnore locals {80 horses=Z40 peoplex2 days ; 580 each, 5800 total} 50S6 nonloca[*2800 nonlocal, 10% day only 280nonequine: ? day avg, 1500/daY=3000x2=5000 total, 50% local = 3000 nonlocal 50% day only = 1599 overnight1026 add 3 r'nore large shows 400 horsesx3people=l2OO/dayx4 days=4800x3e 14,400, 80% nonlocal=11,520 nonlocal, 10X day only 1152plus another 23 equine events: 10 one dayxS0horsesx?/horse*l50visitorsx10=1500 visitors,40%nonlocab640 1O% day only 6Oand 13 two daY x l00horsesx2people=200/dayx2days*400x13events.5200risitors,S0%nonlocal-?600 nonlocal, lo%day only 25Ononeouine: ? day avg, l500lday:3000x6=18,000 totai, 5O% local : 9,000 nonlocal 5O% day only;4599 dayonlyassume 12% of overnight not in paid lodging based on historica! actualsEcononric impactlnonlocal overnight v!sitcr = $150y'person forecast
P.O. Box 7O0.Duvalt, WA 98019 Tel-425-78B-771 Fax-425-788-773A
&*raff 3
October 10,2019
David Gildersleeve
Washington State Horse Park
RE Covered Riding Arena
Electrical Design/Bid Proposal
Thank you for the opportunity to provide electrical design and utility company coordination for this
project. Please note the following statement of scope and pricing:
E4qine.grlnE:
Provide one POWER drawing showing the following:
Main electrical panel including rnetering and distribution
Perimeter exterior outlets for food vending trucks
lnterior outlets for convenience, PA, misc,
Provisions for future power feeds to supplemental localions
Al I load calculations, arc-fa ult calculation, and grou nding specifications
Provide specifications of all electrical equipment, devices, and wiring methods
Review service equipment and electrical panel submittals
Provide one LIGHTING drawing showing the following:r lnterior fixture layout of owner-furnished arena lightingo lnterior circuitry and lighting controls
" Exterior photocell and off-season controls
" Provide specilications of all controleguipment, devices, and wiring methodsr Review lighting control equipment submittals
Provide coordination with electrical utility
PROJECT ESTIMATE BY SCOPE:
lnstall new 400a 277480vftph metered service at NE corner of the arena. lnstall PSE CT cabinet
and utility meter on outside of new service closet provided by others. Provide the following interior
equipment:
1-400a 277l480vl3ph 42-circuit panelboard with main breaker
1-150kva 480v x 121l?A9vfiph transformer
l-400a 1?llhh$vfiph 42-circuit panelboard with main breaker
Provide breakers in gear package as needed for scopes listed below
1-UFER service ground per code
1-electrical permit {which covers all associated work below)
Purchase a total of 144 - Elite HDlB-LED-28000L-D|M10-MVOLT-50K-85 fixtures direct from
PLATT. Fixture quantig and layout based on average 70fc at arena floor level.
lnterior branch lightinq installation and control: ,_. $51.685
lnstall 144 owner-furnished arena lighting fixtures. Provide manlifts as required.
Separate fixture control into eight individual dimming zones across 10 circuits.
Provide Wattstopper DLM 0-10v dimming controls in electrical room.
Provide seruice 120v GFI recept, LED strip, and occupancy sensor for electrical room.
Provide and install a total of 12 - Midwest R075C010 RV surface power packages on perimeter
columns of new arena for vendor power. Circuit power packages at a quantity of three per 100a
120l2}8vl1ph circuit.
Site Parkino LoUArea Llql!!!inq:
Provide and install a total of four 24' 4" square poles on east side of arena and out to parking lot.
Provide with single adjustable LED floods per attached. Provide programmable digital
timeclocUPcell and lighting contractor for onioff conlrol $17.200
Pnovide and install a total of four 24' 4" square poles on westside of arena and out Arena #5.
Provide with single adjustable LED floods per atlached. $17.314
Exclusions:
Washington State Sales Tax
All PSE utility connection and metering charges
All trenching and backfill
Thanks again for the opportunity, Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Zorko Electric, lnc.,
Kent Vander Weide
Director of Operations
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?ESTIMATEFAN€LS E GATES, INC.
5l ?56 F'ruitvale Rd
Milton Freervater, OR 9?862
800-437-3966 0R s4 i -s58-3966
NAME/ADPRESS
WASTIN{OTON STATE ITORSE PAR( AI]TIiORITY
P0 Box 278
CLE ELIJM. WA 9892?
8t7 -635-41t t
DATE ESTIMATE #
4il1/202A Nl rff46
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PART#DESCRIPTION OTY UNIT TOTAL
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see layout drarving for details
I2' 6"RAII- PANEL, 6' HJCI1, I -7l8'
ADD ?rh R.Ait ]'{f, 12' PANEI* I -?i8"
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2
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55
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213.75
12.00
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73.54
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3 15.00
46.50
427.54
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roofing/trim, or insalation (unless specified in Estimde)-
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ESTIMATEPAHELS & GATE9, INC.
5 1756 Fruitvale Rd
Milton Frecrvater, OR 97862
800-437-3966 0R 54 l -55 8-3966
NAME/ADDRESS
WASHINGI'ON S'TATI-] HORSE PARK AUTHORITY
PO BCIX ?78
CLE ELLJI{. WA 98922
8??-635-4t 1 l
DATE ESTIMA'I'E #
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PANEI. TO POST PIN .A TAC}iMFNT
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13.75
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22.50
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26.?5
26.25
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300.00
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t5.00
15.00
12"00
100.00
r 12.50
12.00
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r 12.50
1.1 76.00
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108.00
1.500.00
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60.00
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225.00
TOTAL
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roofing/trim, or insulatton (anless -rpecitied ia Estinote).
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ESTIMATEPA|{ELS & GATE$, n{C.
5l'756 Fruitvale Rd
Milton Freewater. OR 97862
800-437-3966 0R 541 -558-3966
NAME/ADDRESS
WAS1IINGTON STATE }IORSE PARK AUTHORITY
PO BOX 278
CLE ELUM. WA 98922
877-635-4fi 1
DATE ESTIMATE #
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SHIP TO
PART#DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT TOTAL
FREICIIT
'rAx,wA WASHINcTON S'I.4.T[i SA"I"ES TAX
I\{OTOR FREICHT C}IARGES 850.00
3,2?7.84 1,217_84
85$.00
TOTAL $44,252.09
validfar 5 daysfrom date of Esrtmate
Pri*s are lor Frane Unlts only and de not include board, metal
roo/ing/l.tim, or ins*lation (anless specilied in EstimatQ.
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119 West First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-2262
Fax: (509) 674-4097
www. cityofcleel um. com
June 18,2020
Kittitas County Commissioners
Attn: Lodging Tax Grant Application
205 West 5th, Suite 108
Ellensburg, WA 98926
RE: Support for Washington State Horse Park Lodging Tax Application
Dear Commissioners:
The City of Cle Elum Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is aware of and endorses the
Washington State Horse Park's project to build a Covered Arena. We believe the Horse Park is a
major economic driver in Upper County and actively suprport the Park by leasing the ll2 acres at
$l/year, assisting with firewising, access/egress roadway blading, supporting grant applications
such as from the RCO, providing emergency services, and actively participating in the County's
consolidated lodging tax program.
We have been closely following the covered arena progress and are anxious to see the riding
arena completed so that it can be opened for use and enjoyment, and begrn generating other
community and recreational benefits. We have reviewed the remaining development and
funding plan as described in the application for Tourism-Related, Small-Scale, Municipality-
Owned Capital Projects, and we request your support to complete this project.
Sincerely,
Mayor Jay McGowan
Enclosures
CC: Leslie Thurston, Horse Park Executive Director
Rob Omans, Cle Elum Administrator
Lucy Temple, Cle Elurn City Planner
Robin Newcomb, Cle Elum Treasruer
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PO Box 40413
Slrrynpia WA f8504
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Dear Ssr*tore:
As thc Maycr of the City cf fle Elur*, l believ* tbs ro$rifm econgtlty of our rtale isexn€rncly importcnr ro lls. Iwgc yal ro srppCIfi rlc wa*hingroo rwelSn#;oJp;-agrylication for $2'0 millioa in fapitsl funding *upport fsr alei,.qd Ayen* and .t*al"at*d&aild-&nr *shmitr*d by fhe WA $rarc Hors*ltadi "{srhorir}..l,o*a&d in fle E{nr q in opcrarian ibr $ yers, &o I t:-s*oe fimsc p*rk is adesti}}eioD vqtue slnoflg hCIrs€ fadli;is in our sirti and *heady *t**o.tr over 3o thsr*ad
:r:tg1gy.ry3 9$ pcrcsr ef r,r&sm sre nonlocar. svcnu hcr& nl&e faditpmvida;"'$grilncsnt boorr to our cirnffrulity. Ths Frr*fe *biliry ro draw peopJe Am ogtEllc rn U*iar** uniquely cbascteriacsiS f$]s imp*ct: over $?""5 nnitr{,ion in ivcndghr rays. fnai'*cottottlicinrpac{ of th* Psr*, includitg dey visitoa"s, i* $3.4 sailliw, 'IheCpv€rcd Arfir rifrifiallow thcF** t* sttr*d morctarsc eiyptl"ry l,*i l"rg* -r*** *o cxrad A, i" *e**tiog6**sCIn &orn fiv* to nine m*r*r*, $ip*frdatlr incrunin[ *ttG; *rd nwnbcr of evea* hrld atdrs Flrk"
Cle Elusl is in Kigtas county, wh*'ns-ovsr ls pe*+*rt of,.lohs ffp in t&e AsrsmfiCIdarifi**nd Fsod.fff/iee sccfcr-{Kicrrcs e*wzty Frglle"M*#t, r-So#iiulor*n*rrrisi,n$4sd-sap*cnb* 2016). Thp se*nornic irnpsn of tbe ps*lu diaoori*.?henk yCIu fc!'yorir c*nsideralion. ! urge rirs $ute *, f*U tirlr impo.*rnf rr6o.ie{,t"
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Fartner, Carcade Hgrse Shows LLC
lenatcr jim !"loneYford
Way and Meanl, Vice'Chair Capltal Sudgel Comtniftep
112 lrv Nevrrhause Buildirrg
P$ Sox 49415
Olympia, WA 9E504
Re: Washinglon State Hame Park - Covered Ar€na project
Oear senator HaneYforri:
I a$ a Bann*r in cascade Hor$e shows, Ll"L and can't emphasirr enough that the facillties at the washin$od state Horse Parh are
e$refialy irnpsrtant to our ruture growth. r urge you to cupporr rhd Hene Park's applicatioa for $l'o miltion in caplta? firnding
supB{rrt lst a covered Arena ond ,\sspctattd SutM'arl :ubmiited by the wA State l'lorse Fart Auth$rity
cascade Hsr$e 3how5 organizes tlr* park's larSest events; ctirfeniit ptoducing turo weeklons shows {competirlons} in iune anfi
anothar two shpwr in Julv. The challenge we 8fs facing il that ure are presently operating at the Horse Park's capacitv in terms sf
number of people we can $rve tnd nurnber of €vgrlt5 w€ ean hold. we are unable to accomnodate a tnernin8f$l amount of the
crrstotr€, base whs wo$ld like to sttend sur €v€r,ts. Thi$ res{rlts in weshingt$n residents and others h3ving rc travel lo out-o{'ltate
vetiueg te:pend llteir thow doliars'
our horse shswc draln, participants and rpectators fronr all gver the $erter$ united statf' tnd csnada' Horse spon! are unique in
that they er* anjoyed by paople of all agcs {6.?0} and are o$c ofthe only rports where wofflen and men cofnpfte equally' A
particurar fef,tufa of our brand ef horse sport ishor* iumping! is it's r crowd prea'"r being $ectator friendry ancr wholesome famlly
entertainment. lt,s also irnportant to note the vstue of the hors*s partlcipating, often co$ing tlx flgures" Thls ir rtlevant as weather
conditicns can adwrsely affect horses, perforrnanee and well-being rnakiog owner* hi8hly s*lective of the andronmen$ in which
ih€y expose their horses.
A cavercd Arcng and A$Xcialed guild-.,ut would allpw ur in*rease the nurnber ol people attending the shor'ns, lncrease the number
sf events we produre and enable us to ensule thr mort {avsrabla condftlEns in which tc compete. All leadinf to increased touritm
dsllars to the slate and Xittii:s county.
Thankyouforyourconsideration'lur8elhestatetolundthisimportantproj€ct.
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lVSHJA
fi,larch 5,2A17
Senator Jirn Honeyford
Way a*d ilean:, Vice-Ch;iir fapital Eudg*t {oftrnrttee
112 lrv Newhousa Building
FO 0ox 4043"5
0lynrpia. WA 9850it
Se nator Judy Warnick
Chair, [concrnic Developrnent Comrnittee
103 lw Ner,vhouse Building
P0 8ox 40413
Olympia, W,{ 98$$4
&e; Washinglcn State |torse Fark * {overed Arena Project
Dear S€nators
I urge you to support the Washingtsn State Horse Park appticatian fcr 5?.0 rnillion in capiialfunding
support fsr a Cnvered Arena and Asseiciated Build-Qut submitted by the Washingtsn State Hprse park
Authority,
As the Washington State Hunter Jumper A:sociation, the stren&th of Washingfan's equestrian econorny
ic of vital impcrtance to us. lmporlantly, the eguestrian econorny helps to feed the Sta&'s tsurisrn
economy, wlthln which the Washington State Horse Park play: a major role.
The lX?-acre hors* park, located in Cle Elum, is one of Weshingtcn's Bremiere destination venles,
attracling over 30 thousand virltors annually, 95 percenl of wham are nrnlocal, The Park, due tg its
unique ability to draw people from outside the localand state area, garners over $?.$ milllon in
overnighl stays annually. Currently, the Park's ec*nomic impact is S3.A millipn. wlth the additisn sf the
Covered Arena, the Park will be enabled to expand its operatlng 5e6son from five to nlne rnonlhs,
broaden the siee and scope of its equestrian events, and uttirnate,y genqrat€ rnore tourism revefiue not
only for Cle Elum and Kittitas f,ounty, where over 18 percent of jobs are in th€ Accor*modations and
Foadrervice Sector, but algc fsr Washinglon State. The econcmic impact of enabling the Perk to wlden
its services is considerabie"
The Wa$ington State l-lunter tumper Association ltself has been enabled, through the Washington Stat€
llerse 9ark, tc suppott nurn€rous top qffaaity horre shor,vs, benefitting its mery'bership rvhile also
contributing to Stat€ travel and tourism. The Park is a unique location where WSHJA's members rneet a
diverse array of exhibitors and competitors who would not otherwise travel to Wesbington's horse
shows or contribute to Washintgon'.s to$ris$r econarny. lt is equally important to note that many ol
WSHJA'S rnembers also traryel outside the State for months of the year in search of horse"shows that
provide a more weather-friendly experience. Expanding the Park's ability to extend its eperating season
will undoubtedly alsc help to recapture this opportunity income lor the State.
Thank yog fcr your consideration of this great co'rtribution. I urge the Stat€ to fund this important
project.
Sincerely,
Shelly Kerron President
Washingion State Hunter Jumper Alsociation
11410I'lE 124s 5t. PMB 1535
Kirkland, WA 98034
lvlarch 1, 2017
Senator Jirn HoneYford
Way and Means, Vice{hatr Capital Budget Committee
112 lrv l'{ewhoule Building
P0 Box 40415
Olympia, WA 98504
Senator judy Wamick
Chair, Ecansmic DeveloPment
€ammittee
103 lrv Netchouse Suiiding
P0 8ox 40413
Olynrpia, WA 98594
0ear 5enal*6
Equestrian5 lnstit{rte ir a Sol{c[3j nol-for-profit organiration founded in L974 in Walhing$on that sarves
the hofss disCiplines of lvefiing, Orgst*e, Csrrl{e Drfulrg and SPort HortG Bnrdlng' The
Washint$on State ltorse Far* has enabied us tc host a wide range of equostriatl aclivities since it
opened ln 2010 lncluding nationally r€cogni:ed ccmpetitlons which attract ri&rs frorn Cslifornia'
Montana, Oregon, ldaho and beyond. lffe also proyide educational and cornpetltlveopportunities
through oqr sponsorthlp of clinlcc, schoollng shows and fun events for children and farnilies. ould$or
recreatiort, skill developrnent, carnaraderle and tupport are fostered through the tl natwork,
il views th€ Covered A,rena ae indispenrable to expandin6 our capacity in our Pacilic t{gtthwsst dtinate.
The sc*pe of the propored arena is inpresrive and essential for sur disciplin*s to compste at a national
level. We hold two US Fventing Associatlon-re*ogni:ed thres day Hsrse Trlals at WSllP Bach ceason but
have re*ched the wrrent capsclty of tbe tlorse Parl for e ntries; we need nsfe Srena spate t0 allsw ul
tc a6c€pt more competitors. ln addition to competitors, thes evants bring families, friends and vendcrs
frcm far afield who bring significant busin€ss to the lccal comrnunity for fosr or five days each evsnt.
The Covered Arena with i*s $ignificant scope will allow the Horse Park to becsne a truly outstsnding
venue offerinf muhiple benefits ta f;l and the greater horge romraunity: {x} increate c*paclty for nore
pariicipants in events, {3} enable *vening and educational activities when underrover {3} allow a }onger
,,working yeaf and tbe ability to attracl international clinicians 3nd even$ and {4} attfdct m$re
spansors and vendors and, in turn, atlract more visitors'
WgllP is viewed as one of lhe ilrst class venuss in our area with quality factlities including stabling atld
arenaj with excellent footing whlch attract top trainers and hcrse pesple franr all over our fiegion. El
looks fonruard tc mntinuing lts close paltnership with the Horse Park to s€rve the eguestrian communlty
of the pacific Northwect. we urge you t6 support thls irnportant projert; it is needed nnitt,
Sincerely,
Diana Axness
President
Meika Decher
Eventing Direr*or
Penelope Leggott
Board Membar At Large
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Senator Jim Hcneyfsrd
Way and Me?ns, Vice-Chair CapitalBudget (ommittee
112 lrv Newhsuse Suilding
PO Box 40415
Olympia, WA 985CI4
Senator Judy Warnick
Chair, Economic Development Committee
t03 lrv Nawhause Suilding
PO Sox 4M13
Olympia, WA 9S504
He: Washington State Horse Parh * Covered Arena Project
Oear 5enators;
As Vice tegional Superuiscr of United States Pony Clulr, f{orthwest Regicn, I urge ypu to suppsrt the
Washington {WA} State ltorse park applieatinn fpr $2,0 rnillion in c*pital funding support tx a Cavered Arena
snd Assaciated SuiH-Auf subrnitted by the WA State Horse Park Authority"
Fony Club ls the largest equestrian educational organization in the wodd; most members are 18 years anrl
ysunger. The cornerstones of our organiration are education, safety, sportsmanship, stewardship and FUft'i
Member: learn riding and the care of horses through mounted sports. The skills, habits and valuas instilled
through horsemanship will apply to every part o{ a membeCs life'
Many of cur almost 400 members utiliae the Hsrse Fark at ralli*s iteam equestrian csmpetitions),
champicnships, canrps and clinics. A csvered arena would rnake thir venu€ aven more desirable for these
tvpes function$ in inclement weather,
Thank yau for your cansideratian, I urge the State to fund this impartailt project.
5incerely,
Jennifer Sereet, Vice ftegional Superuiscr
United States Pcny f,lub Ntrthwrst Region
?00 Chehalis Valley Or.
Chehalb, WA 98532
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Senator Jim Honeyford
Ways and M€ans, Vice{heir CapitalEudget Ccmmittee
112 1rv Newhou*e 9uilding
P"O. 8ox,l&115
Olympla, tAtA 98594
Senator Judy WarnicK
Chair, Economic Development Cpmmltte€
103 lrv Newhouse Building
P.O, 8ox tlo,*13
Olympia, WA 98504
lif: Washington st{t€ Horse Park * Covered Arena Frojed
Dear Senators,
I am writing in hehalf of the HW Reined Cow ilorse Association, Our organiaation is the NW Affiliate as
recognized bythe t'lational ieined Cow Horse Association based in piloi Point, Ttxar. Our Association
has hosted a show at the tiVashingfpn State llorse Pa* for the last four years. Our member:hip loves lo
hold a show €tthis b€autifillfacility but we ar"e limited to only having one surnmsftims rhow s year
there as weather is a ma.lsr ccnsideration far the safety of our horses and riders when competing. fiain
1s a deal breaker for our graup. The f'IWRCHA would !e open to expanding the n*rnber of chowc and
the dura:ion pf the shows we hold at the Horse Fark if a covered arena wag avallahle. As the Show
Chairpersca of the HIA'BCHA, t see a terrific need for this covered facility. Ws have limited chpices of
equine facilities in our state fcr our equesirian competitions. This covered Arena at ihe Washington
Horse Park in Cle flurn, would create optisilr for m$llipl€ eggestrian €ven$.
The NW Reined Cow llorse Association is asking you to rupport th* Wasiiington Statp Hnrse Park
application for 92.0 million in capltal firnding for a {overed Arena and Assaciated Build-Out subrnitted
by the Washington State Horse Park.
?he 112-acro ltor:e Park is a destination venu€ a$rng *quine €nthuiiasts that attracts 30 thousand
yisitcrs per ye6t. Approximately 959s of the$€ attendees are from outside the lscal area rreating a $?.5
million in orrernight stays, The tstal economic lmpact fiam the park is appmximate$ $f.S milllon.
When the NWRCHA horts its weekend show {covers three days, two nights}we have an average of 10o
horse owners, riders and family that attends the event. A large perf,entage of these folks are staying in
tocal rnotels, eating at local restaurants and getting fuel and supplies- The mvered arena project at the
Horse Park will create e more inviting environment fir larger Equine Corqp€titions to utilire and bring
€ven more economic support into the Cle Elum/Fllensburg area.
I encourage you to support the Washington State Horse Park's Covered Arena Project.
5incerely,
OierwA. Edx:*rd'*
Diane A. Edwards
hIWRCHA Show Chair
{206}3904715
Cle Elum Roundup Assodatlon
PiO Box971
Cle Elum, WA 9892?
Senator Jim l {one3.tbrcl
lrdrys and Means, Viee Chair Cap*l edgpt e"smgriri6e
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P,O. Box 404i5 r
Olvmpia rvlA, 98504''
Senstsr Judv W*mick
(Juir, E&onnic Developnenl {'ommittcs
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gotqn bigger, b"tt,i'r4$ will SrowtfooIrrirtiatty cvaftore as tinre g{rec on f$ffiflbc om€* 6$
W$FP has been the re#o4the RoJeo hs$ bccn succecs-ffi" e facility dcsiga$d dnd built for equine
€vL:ds, with 6il of tbc rup& any."€vcnt cpul.I hopc for. Thc Gpvrmod 4rfffa will offsr thr CERA ,
It<deo anotbm srlte of d;e ort fucitity nit#wti*fgq hav* evcntrsgr* dntohot pcrfilrm. thr Arftra
wilf #low ftc,lkrdeo tcr adil evgnmq'."S"c4fu roffie h onp{i{ttb pttiw t*n rodeor in thc $fte ot'
Wasti&rgton, sllowing our Rorfr t* stfi"ict ffi hf* u&nt in thcoi,taired Smtes.
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*uring,r;p61 hff{i€ eva*ts nrg*'nua*os t*e town'd!* witfu Snglish dixcipsne riders. r:owboys, gwgirls
arrd tduit, all caming trwafs* we have tlr* \&'aghinFEn SmtI Horce rti*q f'U e*r:nomic'dwfi$ {rf
{xfido$r rosreation in l#a*Sngtan Stare is *lt#$20 Billiorg of which horcf activities compgrbe ovcr
$150 Miilifu. Tgxes colle*erl just for Kittiras Counry "r* ft# ov*r $10 Milf ion. 'F
{lw addi:ipn of qp*r,a-rnd Arens frll cr€*ts sn *tr-iroarnert rhat wil! placc r}n llorie Pnrk sn thc list
o{,premier horse facilitbs if Ameriea. This is cmc of fte nre;t bcautiful sqitp a!ryrvh*r*" si*ing ar
thb,foot of {hc fa*csdes with a view of the Stuart Rsngc rtountsins.
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Eatonvillg WA 98323
Phone; 236-734-6904
February 77,zOfi
Senator Jirn Honeyford
Way and Meanl Vice{hair Capital Sudgei Comrnittee
112 lrv Newhouse Buitding
PO Box 40415
0lympia, WA 98504
$enatar Judy Warnick
Chair, Economic Developrnent Cornnitte€
103 lrv Newhouse Euilding
PO Box 4041.3
Olympia, VUA 98504
Dear Senators:
Washington Cutting Horse Assosiation {WCHA} has a long history of prsviding high quality cow
cutting horse events. We urge ysu to support the Washin6lon {WA} State llorse Par application
far $2.0 rnillion in capitalfunding support for a Cavered Arena end Assatiated \uild-Aut
rubrnitted by the WA State l,lorse Park Atithorit?.
Our goal is to make WA Stata Horse Park the nenr hcme far our future monthly horse shows" To
do that, we will need a covered arena to protect the footing and accommodate our spectators,
judges and cornpetitcrs during aur competitions. ln the past we have nttracted "Wolfd
Champions" such as Maff 6aines, Greg Smith and Lindy Surch as well as local trainars like iost)
Sleeman {NCHA Fl{ll of Famerland ioe Joner.lr.{lrlCHA Zane Schulte Award reclpient} to our
shows. With this new srsna we hope to invite this prestigiolrs group cf professionals and many
others to thB WA State l"lone Park for q$ality csw cutting Events,
Centrally located in Cle €lum, the ll?-acre Horse P*rk is a destination venue among horse
facilities ,n our state and wtll easily afirAct rgmpetit{rs ts our events. ThE Parrs ability to draw
people from outside the local area uniquely characteriees the Park'* impact and alre*dy
generat€$ $3.4 million in total eronomic irnpact. The Covered Arena will allow the Pf,rk ts
atlract more horse discipllnes, host larger sho'*s and extend its operating s€ason from five ts
nine rnonths, significantly increasing the size and rrumber cf events held at the Park.
Thank you for your consideraticn. We rrge lhe $tate to fund this important praject.
Since rely,
Jane Roundtree
Director, WCI-lA
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Ways and Means, Vice{hair Capilal Sudget fornmiilee
112 lr,, Newhsuse Suilding
Pg Box 4$tll,5
Ofympla, llt'A 9S504
Re: $uppcrr far z0x7 capital Budget Bequest -" $a,c million for covered Arena and Associated
Sulld Out at the l{lxhlngton $tata }lorse psrk
Sear Senator i{oneyforcl,
Located in cle flum, WA, the L!2 acr* wa*ingtcn 51ate Horse parlt attracts more than 30,o00visltors p€r year" lrlinety'five perc€nt of those visitors tray*l rnore than S0 mileE to Fartlcipate in
events and *ctiviti*s al the pari(, md*rscoring the wld* demand for equestriao opp*rtunities.
visitors to the luashington Hors* Fark aiso contribute p*sitivefy to the lssal €ronsrny in upperXittitas County, creating $3.4 rnillion of eeonomic actlvity.
we urgs ysrl t€ suppprt th* W*shirytnn gtete *lorso par* appllcrtlon fur g2.CI rnllilon ln crpltal
fundlng tupport fur * €ayer*d Arcnn and Ax*tlsted guttde,ircrbrnlded by the ramfifnfirn
$t&t€ llorf,s Perk Authorlty, and *pansored hy strte s*n*tor Judy warnlck
The Covered A,rena will extend the ParlCs seasgn frorn five .llsnths to nine fionths, significantly
iacreasing the slee and nurnb*r ofevents that can be held at the park, with sub$*que;t irrred3e5
in Perk visitation and assc*iated ewnsmk activiry in the lecal communiry.
The washington state Horue Park is an important reginnal srs€t within the Mountains to gound
€reenway. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trrst suppprts investment in par*s and gther
public lands that enable peaple to enioy thE outdoaru, contribute to local ecgnonries, ailc{sns€rve the natural lends and rrtalers that make cemrnunities llke Cte €lum great plaees to live,work and play.
Thank you f*r y*ur sonslrieratioa. lurgc you ra fuad thil important praject,
Sineere ly,
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Jon Hoekstra
Executive Oirect$r
Senal,or Judy lrVarnick,
Chalr, E*onornic Oevalopment Co*]mittee
103 lrv lrlewhouse fuildirg
P.0.Box40433
0lyrnpia, l#A 98504
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february 27,ZAt7
Senator Jlm Honeyford
Ways and l!lean$, Vice-Chair Capital gudget Ccnrmittee
112 lrv Hewhouse Bullding
PO 8ox 4&415
Olyrnpia, WA 985S4
Des r Senator Honey{ord,
As the Managing oirector of Suncadia, the tourism economy ef our strt€ is extremely irnport3ntto us. I urte ysu to support the washington state {w5} Horse park application for $l.o rniltion
in capltal fundlng supppn lor a Cevered Arena ond Associated Bultd"Out submitt*d by the WSliorse Pa* Authrrfi, and sponror*d by stata sonatorJudy warnick.
located in Cle [lum, WA, th* 3.12-acre W5 ]isrse Park ettracts over 30 thourand visitors per
year, 95 pcrcent of whom are nonlocal-a statistic that uniquely ch*racterize 5 the p.rt,s
impacf: over $:'5 million in nigfrt sta6. Total local econonic impact of the park, including dav
vtsitors, is $3"4 millinn. The Cpvered Arena will extend the Park's reaion frcm five months tenine months' rignificantf increaring the slze and nurnber of events held at the park.
Cle Elum is in l(ittites County, where over 18 perc€nt of jobe are in the Accommodations and
Foodservlce $ector l{id/ros county prafits"Mesec}, regional lebor economis!
updated septer:ber 2016,. rhe econpmic impafi cf the par* is conrid€rsble.
The lffashington State Horse Fark has been a very positive impact on tcurilrn for Suncadia and
th€ suffounding community.
lhank vw for ycrrr consideratlon. I urge you to fund this important project.
5incerely,
fu.ee
Boger Seck
Managing Diractor
CC: Senator Judy l{arnick,
Chair, fconsmic Develosment Committee
103 lrv itewhssse Building
P,0. 0or 40413
Olympia, filA 98504
770 suncadia ?rn;l | (l€ tlrrnn, WA g8g?2 | r 509.64g"64fj0 | { 50g.ug.6zst g rrirvw.suncadia.c.srn
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February ?-7, 2A17
Senatcr Jirn Honeyf*rd
Way and Means, Vice-Chair CapitalEudgei Conrnrittee
31? lrv Newhouse Building
F0 Box 4S415
Olympia, WA 98594
SenatEr Judy Warnlck
Chair, Esonornic Dev*loprnent Comnrjtlee
103 lrv l{ervhouse Bullding
P* *ox 404X3
.Jtympia, wA 98s04
Re: Wastrington $tate l.larse Piirk - Covered Arena Froiect
Dear Senators:
As Regional $upervisor for the lnland Empire Pony Club, the Harse Park is extremely imporlailt to us. I
urge you to support the Washington {W,A} Stat€ Ho$€ Park appllcstion for $2.0 mlllion in capilatfunding
rupport fsr a Cavered Arens and Associated Sr,rild-Ouf sulornitted by the WA State Horse Parlc Authprity.
The Unitsd States Psny Ctub is a f,latipnal non-prafit youth organizafion that organites *howr fcr youth
derelopment and competitian. The lnland fimpire Region encamps$ses f;attern Washington, ldaho,
Oregon and hrodtana and aur mernbers utilize the l.lorse Fark's facilities several times a year for a variety
of activiries. \fe wouNd corn# rnore often if the l'lorse Fark had a Covered Riding Arena ta rent.
We appreciat€ th8t the l'lors€ Park is easy to accers and centrally located in Cle f;lsm. The Park's ability
ts draw peeple from outside the lscal area uniquely characteri:es the park's impact" Total sconomic
impact of the park, including day visitors, is $3.4 rnillion. The Couered Arena wlll allow the Fark to attract
rnore horse disciplines, host larger sbows and exiend the itg operating season from five to nine rnonths,
significantly increasing ths site and nurnber o{ events held at the park.
Mor*over, th€ Park provides a permansnt as$et for sur yorrng people - e quality facility isr outdoor
recreation, a place they'll love to ga tc learn and cornpete for generations ts come. Thank yau fsr your
ccnsideratlon. I urge the Stste to fund this important project.
Sincerely.
Shelly Widmer
Inland fmpire Pony Club fiegional Superviscr
509'75&9?10
Joan Shelton Palelek, Manager
Mid-Sumrner Cla:sic Arabian Horse Show
lnland Fmpire Ars[isp Horsg glrsiu
8930 W. Melville Rd.
Cheney, WA 99004
706-972-2151
February ?7,20L7
Senator Jim tloneyford
Ways and Means, Vice-Chsir Capital 3ud6et Cornrnittee
1.12 lrv He\,shouse Building
F,0, 8ox 4M15
Olympia, wA 98504
Senator.ludy WarnicK
Chair, €csnomic Develcprnent Commiltee
103 lrv Newhouse Euilding
P"0. 6ox 40t113
0'ympia, WA 935S4
R€: Washington State tlorsp Fark * Covered Arena project
*ear Senators,
I arn writing in behalf of the Mid-sunrner Classic Arabian Horse Show. and the lnland trnpire Arabian ltorse Show, As
managgr of these two United States Equestrian Fed€ratian and Arabian liorse Association comp€titions, I see a terrific
tleed for this covered facility" We have limiied choicpr of eguine facilities in our state for our equestrian athletes to
cornpete. This covered Arena at the Washinglon Horse Park in Cle flum, wcuid create option$ for multiple equeslrian
crfnpelitions,
Sur Arabian cemrnunity urges )/ou to support the Wnshington Stat€ Horse park application for gt.CI millton in capitaf
funding for a Covered Arena and Assoeiated Euild-Out submitted by the washington State Horse Fark,
The Horse Park is located in Cle Elurn and has been in operarion {cr six year:. The 112 acre l{orse park is a destinatiqn
veflue among equine enthusiasts that attracts 30 thousarrd visitors prr year. 95% of thsse attendee$ ar€ from outside
the local at'ea creating a $2"5 million
'n
overnighl stays. The tot€l eronornir irnpac from the park is approximately $:.S
rnillion.
The covered arena project af tbe Horse Park will create a mgre inviiins e nvironrnent far larger Equine Competitions to
utili:e.
I encourage you to supp<lrt the Washington State Hor$e Park's Covered Arena ?roiect,
Sincerely.
-f osesheltoYvPale.Jnlv
Jsan Shelton-PeleNek
0ate: February28,2A17
SenatorJim lioneyford
Way and Means, Vice{hair Capital Budget Committee
112 lrv Newhouse Building
PO Box 40415
Olympia, WA 98504
Senatcr Judy Warnick
Chair, feonornir Devdopment Committee
103 lrv Newhouse Euilding
P0 Bsx 40413
Olympia, WA 98504
Re: Washington $tate llorse Park * Covered Arena project
Dear Senat$rt:
,As a horse owil€r and an office-holder/msmber of various horse organizations, t know of the
need ta have a quallty faeility that herse enthusiasts can use. t have seen the progres$ that has
been rnade on the Horse Fark and feelthat it is a one-of-a kind venue that can be the nurnber
one horse facility in Wa:lrington with the Bstential to attract harse enthusiasts and thejr
farnilies not only frorn the nofihwest, but the nation as well. The tourisrn econsrny of our state
is extremely irnportant tp us and the dollars g*nerated by the horse induslry's use of the Hors*
Park can have a malar positive effeet on our stale's economy. I urge you to support the
Washington {WA}State Hsrse Park applicatipr for $a.c mlllion in caBital fundlng support fsr a
€avered Arena and Assaciated Suild-Ouf svbmitted by the WA State Horse park Authority.
located in Cle Elurn and in operaticn for 6 years, the 1,1"2-acre Horse Park is a destinatjon venue
amcn$ hcrse facilities in our state snd alrgady attracts sver 30 thousand visit*rs ger year, gS
percent sf wlrom are nonlocal, The FarlCs ability to draw people frann outside lhe local area
uniquely characterizes the Park's impact: over $3.5 million in overnight stay$. Total economie
irnpact of the Park, in*ludtng day.visitors, is $3.9 millicn. Yhe Coyered Arena will allow the park
tCI attract more horse di:ciplines, f:ost larger rhows and *rtend the its operating season from
fivc to nine rnsnths, significantly increasing the si:e and number of eyents held at the park.
Cle Elum is in Kittitas County, where over 18 percent of jobs are in the Accornmodations and
Foodservice,Sectsr l4tttitas County PraJile, Meseck, regionallabor econornist,
updat*d September 2016). The economic impact of the park is considersble.
Tlrank youtor your consideratipfi. I urge the Stpte to fr"rnd this important proj*ct.
Sincer*ly,
Julie l(arnath
47L6 W. L42h
Kennewick, WA 99338
l*arch 7,3417
Natatie Shaw, Equestrian Business Owner
Shaw Squestrian fducation, LLC
Ettensburg, WA 989?6
406-599-7694
Senator Jlm HoneYford
Way and L{eans, Vice-Chair Capitat Budget CCImmittre
1 12 lrv Newhouse Bullding
PO $ox {Oit15
Otyrnpia, WA 98504
5enator Judy v&rnick
Chair, Economic Devetapment Committee
103 lrv Newhouse Euiiding
PO Box 4fi13
Olympia, WA 98504
Re: Washington State florse Park' Covered Arena Project
Oear Senators:
At a local equeltrian business own€r arrd regional equine feod repreeentatiYe, a lgbu$ eguine
i"oustru in Wastringron itate is crJticat finaricialty. Ai an avid equ*strian, the availabltity of
*u**ifran facititi* in our state is extremely important to me.personllty' I urge you to
il;d; ;h; viiir'ingt*" ffat Stats ltorse Qi! aiplication for $2-0 miltion in-capitat funding
I"pport for a to,veied Aiena' and Ai$octdied gutid-Out submltted by the WA State Horse Fark
Authsity.
Shaw Equestrian fducatien, LL{ hai utitized the Wbstrington State Hors€ Park since ?013 in
orAer l,j orovide a hich quitity ctinic experience for ttrree"day ev€nteru training for-their
;;;;t6i. flctr ylar,'participanu frbm eYery comer of \{ashingtgn, $ wet! a1l'lontana
il'b;$;; ittu.o iF,ii'.iini.- many of urtrlch riturn for the Eguestrian lnstitute Horse Trtats
i" ltav aiig iep*mnei. fro,m Spokarie to \tancower and Beltingham to Xennewick, the clinic
iiiii-Jitn ,iO"ir aue irr part to the quatity of the facltity.,A covered ar*na wltl vastly locreaie
the flexibitity and viability sf the l{5HP as a Yenue for this event.
As a {ocat rider and trainer mpelf, I have used the park to condition my horles' The extensive
iiait systim provides a unfquoi, iqin, ry1 acce6sibtE option for riders ae ross many discipl'ines.
ftrire are na pther trail syrterns tike it in the Kittitas County'
Finatty, the Washington divisions of the Unired S.ia!€s Pony Ctub,.co{tectivety wer 500
me;d",rs srrong, hive utitized this fac'iiity for clinics,.c3m$ and certifications. I am a
iiffii1;}1fi5f,i ;i *rti'oijiaxzitian and have vested intdrEst in the succe$ of its vouth. The
W5#i;r;;il;id-a Jienirit venue for both region; of the USP!, The \{ISHP is sne of ontyS
ie* foiirides with trrJiipaUittties and safety requirements needed fo1J11qe regional USPC
&entr.The UirC Cn"mpionships West wereheldthere the summ*r of 2Q12,
Thank yau for your consideration" I urge the State to fund this important proiert'
5i*cereiy,
Natalie Shaw S9, PAS
pAfi I F I * N *fi THWSST MSRS,q*i hiCI fi 5 fi A$S$fi S:ri ssi
DateS/21L7
Senator Jim Honeyfcrd
Way and Means, Vice-Chalr Capltal tsudget Committee
1I2 lrv lol ev;house Building
PO Ssx 4S415
0lympia, WA 98504
Senator Judy Warnick
Chair, €ecnon'rlc CIevelopment Committee
193 tnr Newhouse tsuilding
PO 8ox rt04X3
Olympla, wA 39504
Re: Washington State Horse Park - Covered Ar*na Froject
Sear Senatprs:
,ds Fresident of th€ Facific Northw€st Morgan Horse Associatian and rnanager nf it's annual
hsl$e shal;Vs, the tourism economy of our state is extremely impcrtant to us. I urge ysu to
sr;ppf,rt tlTe Wa:hington {WA} State Horue Park applicatien for $2.S million in capital funding
support for a fovered A*na and Assaciated Sutld-Qut submitted by the WA State Horse Park
Authority.
located ln Cle Elum and in operaticn dor 6 years, the tr.l,2-acre llorse Parlt iE a destina$sn yen{e
amons horse facllities in csr ttate and already attracts over 30 thousand visitsrs per yea4 95
percant of whnm are nonlocal, The Fark'r ability to draw $eople frarn outrlde the lceal area
uniguely characterize: tlre Park's impact: over $2,5 mlllion in overnight rtap. Tataleconornic
imp*ct of the Park, including day visitors, is $a.a mlllion. The Covered Arena will allcw the Park
to attradt rnore harse disciplines, lrost larger shows and extend the its cperuting season frcm
five to nine mcnths, sitniffcantly increasing tha lize and number of events held atthe Park"
Cle flurn is in Xittitas Countg where over 18 pereenl of jobs are in the ,AccornmodEtions and
focdseMee Seclor {fifflfas €aunty Prafile, Meseck, regionallabor economist,
updated September 2016)" The economic impart of the Fark is considerable.
Sur *rgani:a!i** curr*ntly ru*s horse shows in s frlvata v€n{.re" f xpnnsi** *f the WA $ta1€
l"{*me F** would enable us to cc*duct oq"rr events th*re to t}ra sign!ficant *enefit *f the }isrss
Park, th* lcsal eeononny *f t}l* area and Washin#on Stste tt:uri$rn eiverall, Ws attraet s$er s$e
lrundr*d h*rses and th€ir tcnrreetiong to er;r annual eventr$" One of tfres* {s th* sldest
ccntinuou*ty held fvlsr*bn eo*petlffon West of tha Mlsrlssippl Rivar. The Frclffe Nsrth$rest
Mngan ficrs€ A$ss*iatiCIn is a registered WA stats charitahla *rganira$on"
Thank you tar your conslderation. I urge the State to fund this impsrtant Broject.
Sincerely,
Catherine Clsud
122W ?4th Ave NW
Stanryood, WA 98292
WASHINGTON STATE
HORSE PARK
Mareh 2,2At7
Senator Jim HoneYford
WaV and Mesnsu Vice'Chair Capital Sudget Comrnittee
112 lrv Newhouse Suilding
P0 8ox 4n4t5
Oiyrnpia, WA 98504
Senalor JudY Warnick
Chair, Econsmic Dev*lopment Cotfirnitt€e
103 lrv Newh*use Euildin6
PS Bcx 40413
Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Senators:
Ihe Washingtsn State l.{crse Park Aurhority Eoard and fixerutlve 0irectof believe it is imperativB far the
Horse pa4 to add a weil-derigned and construcred covsred Arena to im facilities in erder to adeq$tely
serve the gtate,s diverse horce $port diffiplines and achieve the Park's rnission a5 set ftrth in tbe
Authoritt's enabling legillation in 199$, RCW79A'30'
sackground The Authoriiy was able to secure X!2 aeres of very suitabte and beautiful land in ce$tral
Wajhingjon as a donation frorn Suncadia re$ort, aad to devetop the Park's initial infrastructure thanks ts
a $3.5m grant from th€ State's ?0064? capital budget, Since opening in ?01$, the Park has added a 4th
competition arena, 80 more permanent ctslls for a total ol 160 tcday, and built two cfoss coilnttY
ccurses and a comp*titive trail cours€. All these irnprovernents and rnany other important amenitie;
and equipment acguisitions have been made possible by significant private donatians and volunt€erism"
as well as reinvestrnent of operating proceeds, buslnese sponsorships and a county grant for bleachers'
lhe hcrse cornmunity values and supports the Park, and is eager for it ttl continue development into the
premiercampetition facility in the Pacific Northwest. The Park has developed a reputation for quzlity
facilities and excellent footing {sometimes referred to as "grou*d" in wesl€rn disclpllnes}which is
critical fcr hcrse safety and periorrnance, we now bold 4o evelts during the April to october 5€a5on'
attraeting over 30,000 visitors, and host some of the iargs$t and most prestigious annual events i* the
State's English and l#estern di$iplines.
Oaspite these imprc$ly€ rccompll*hmentr, the Park ls unable ts meet todty$ marletplace
requiremcntc for protection frorn thc y$eathcr rnd greater afacity. All of the Parft's cut'rent facllities
are outdoor*; the only sheher is a 30x30'tent for people and stalls fEr horses. When conditions are wet,
participants and footing suffer, {For exampl*, in 2016 rain in June caused many rlders to cancel from one
of our largest shsws, and all three eyents booked lor October cancelled due to weather.) This hurts the
park's reputation afid revenues, and s$ains our relaticnship with organlzers, But equally, when
conditions get extrernely sunnylhotlwindy, pafticipants, horses and cattle need protection, And finallV,
in todat's conpetltive environagnt, rnany trainers and sltow organiz*rs derrand a controlled
atrnosphers - lree of outdoor distraclions " to en$ure a focu*ed, pssltive experlence for their riders.
Why shculd the State suBpart thb prsj€ct \ryith a $lrn approprlatlo* at thl$ titnt? l'he Park currentlY
generates about $3rfi in econprnic benefits each season, but we are r.lnable to increase that amount
withour grorving our current biggest shows *nd adding rnore large multi-day svent"s. The latier cdtegc:tl,
is generally controlled by experienced organizers who will nal iry , new venue unless they ean tnanage
risks *uch as wsather imp?cis. We believ* this $Zrn inv*stfient will e*able iir to buitd a high quelity
csvered ar*na, and add anoth€r $3m of anntai etonomic irnpact in 5 years, which will repeat eaeh yeai
ln addition. this project will provide suslainat)b op*reting relren$e$ for the Parh and Lrefter serve the
State's larg* and diverse horse communlty whieh is our rnission.
W* believe the florse Park has proeen its valye and ability to su$taln itself. Sut in srder to lhrive . we
need the covered nrena, We strangly request and tJrg€ you ts f::nd this imponant proiect. and *ro very
grateful for rupport frorn the State for this very ttnique public'privat* partnership'
Sincer*ly,
Leslie M, Thurston
Execdlive frirectpr, cn behalf cf the Authotity Eoard