HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_PF Agreement 2022_CenterFuseKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA DATE:
ACTION REQUESTED:
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
February 1, 2022
Request to Approve a Resolution for the 2022
Distressed County Sales and Use Tax
Infrastructure Improvement Program
Agreement with CenterFuse.
BACKGROUND: Kittitas County Conference of Governments
(COG) met on December 15, 2021 to review the
2022 submitted applications. COG
recommended awarding $72,000 to
CenterFuse. This Agreement is the final step in
the award process.
INTERACTION: Public Works; CenterFuse
RECOMMENDATION: Approve & Sign the Resolution and the 2022
Distressed County Sales and Use Tax
Infrastructure Improvement Program
Agreement.
HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; 2022 Distressed County Sales and
Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program
Agreement
LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook
Director of Public Works
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO: 2022 -
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2022 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH CENTERFUSE
WHEREAS: The 1999 Legislature did pass RCW 82.14.370 Sales and Use Tax for Public
Facilities in rural counties; and
WHEREAS: These funds may only be used to finance public facilities serving economic
development purposes in rural counties and finance personnel in economic
development offices in the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS: The 2022 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program
Agreement with CenterFuse has been executed by said entity with funding available
January 1, 2022; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
hereby approves the attached 2022 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement
Program Agreement with CenterFuse.
ADOPTED this 1 st day of February 2022.
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner
2022 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY AND CENTERFUSE
This Contract, dated , 2022 is made and entered into by and
between KITTITAS COUNTY ("County"), a subdivision of the State of Washington, and
CENTIERFUSE ("Funding Recipient").
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide for public facility
construction and foster economic development opportunities within Kittitas County;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein,
or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the County and the Funding
Recipient mutually agree as follows:
Section J. Scope of Work.
a. Funding Recipient shall provide the services and staff described in its Application
for Funds submitted to the Council of Governments, as Exhibit "A" which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
b. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, Funding Recipient shall
furnish the following as required to perform the services, described in Paragraph (a)
above, in accordance with this Agreement: Personnel, labor and supervision;
technical, professional and other services. All such services, property and other
items furnished or required to be furnished, together with all other obligations
performed, or required to be performed, by Funding Recipient under this Agreement
are collectively referred to herein as "Services."
Section 2. Payment.
a. As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Funding Recipient Services,
the County agrees to pay Funding Recipient the sum of seventy-two thousand
dollars ($72,000.00).
b. Additional payment terms: The County will make payment to the Funding Recipient
only on a reimbursement basis, as receipts for any items including marketing and/or
advertising are submitted to the County.
c. Requests for reimbursements must be submitted to:
Kittitas County Public Works
Attn: Joyce White
411 North Ruby, — Suite 1
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Lyce.white &-co.kittitas.wa.us
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d. Timely and accurate financial reporting is required for fund management by Kittitas
County Department of Public Works. Financial reporting requirements for all grant
awards are listed below:
1. Using Kittitas County Department of Public Works reporting forms, applicants
will submit project status reporting forms within fourteen (14) calendar days
from the end of the reporting quarter as specified below:
Quarter 1 ending date:
March 31St
Quarter 2 ending date:
June W1
Quarter 3 ending date:
September 30th
Quarter 4 ending date:
December 3181
Recipients may submit reimbursement requests on a monthly basis on Kittitas
County Department of Public Works reporting forms.
2. Grant recipients who fail in meeting required reporting requirements are
subject to having funding withheld on the fifteenth (1P) day following
the end of the reporting uarter. Failure in submitting the required project
status reports (two consecutive reporting cycles) may result in award
cancellation upon COG review.
3. Financial reporting forms shall be signed by the identified grant official or
designee.
Section 3. Performance by Funding Recipient.
a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) delegate or
subcontract performance of any Services to any other person or entity without the
prior written consent of the County. Any such delegation or subcontracting without
the County's prior written consent shall be voidable at the County's option.
b. Funding Recipient shall at all times be an independent Funding Recipient and not an
agent or representative of the County with regard to performing the Services.
Funding Recipient shall not represent that it is, or hold itself out as, an agent or
representative of the County. In no event shall Funding Recipient be authorized to
enter into any Agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the County. It is
understood that the Funding Recipient and the Funding Recipient's staff and
employees are not employees of the County and are not, therefore, entitled to any
benefits provided employees of the County.
c. Funding Recipient shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, orders, licenses, permits, and other requirements, now or hereafter in
effect, of any governmental authority (including, but not limited to, such requirements
as may be imposed upon the County and applicable to Services). Funding Recipient
shall furnish such documents as may be required to effect or evidence such
compliance. All laws, ordinances, rules, and orders required to be incorporated into
agreements of this character are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
Funding Recipient agrees to obtain all required licenses and permits, and further
agrees to keep them in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.
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d. The County and the Funding Recipient agree that in fulfilling the terms and
conditions of this Agreement neither shall discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or the presence of a physical, sensory,
or mental handicap.
e. The Services shall at all times be subject to inspection by and approval of the
County, but the County's making (or failure or delay in making) such inspection or
approval shall not relieve Funding Recipient of its responsibility to perform the
Services in accord with this Agreement, notwithstanding the County's knowledge of
defective or non -complying performance, or the substantiality or ease of discovering
the same. Funding Recipient shall provide the County with sufficient, safe, and
proper facilities and equipment for such inspection and free access to such facilities.
This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. Funding Recipient
shall promptly furnish the County or its designee, or such Federal or State auditor
with such information related to the Services as may be requested by the applicable
governmental entity. Funding Recipient shall preserve and maintain all financial
records and records relating to performance of Services under this Agreement for six
(6) years after contract termination. For such duration after the County makes final
payment of compensation due hereunder, Funding Recipient shall provide the
County access to (and the County shall have the right to examine, audit and copy,
with or without notice) all of Funding Recipient's books, documents, papers and
records related to the Services or this Agreement.
g. Funding Recipient understands and acknowledges that Funding Recipient is solely
responsible for its own reporting and accounting of all state, federal, social security, and
local taxes, of every nature, arising from Funding Recipient's performance of this
Agreement. All compensation received by the Funding Recipient will be reported to the
Internal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in accord with the applicable
IRS regulations.
h. The grantee shall obligate funding towards construction of the project no later than
six months from the time of grant execution (providing the grantee has not submitted
the project as being "banked" — COG Policy 2018-05). Obligation is expected to take
two forms: consultant contracting or contractor award. Presuming the COG
recommends a design only phase of a proposed Public Facility grant, obligation
requirements are met on the date of grantee signature on consultant design
contract(s). COG recommended construction awards will complete obligation
requirements on the date of grantee signature on construction contracts. Failure in
obligating grant awards within the prescribed timeframe results in the grant award
being remanded back to COG for recommended re -purposing by the Board of
County Commissioners.
i. The grantee is obligated to follow Public Facility Fund COG policies in effect at the
time of grant award as reflected in the Resolution signature date authorizing recipient
contracting. COG policies may be obtained from the Department of Public Works
(509) 962-7523.
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Section 4. Release Indemnity, and Hold Harmless.
The County assumes no liability for the Funding Recipient's actions under this Agreement.
Funding Recipient releases and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its
officers and employees, agents, representatives, attorneys and/or volunteers, from and
against all claims, costs, liabilities, damages, and expenses, (including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney fees) which arise or may arise or be alleged to arise out of or by
reason of this Agreement including:
Any fault, negligence, strict liability or product liability of Funding Recipient in
connection with the Services for this Agreement;
Any lien asserted upon any property of the County in connection with the Services
for this Agreement;
• Any failure of Funding Recipient, or of the Services, to comply with any applicable
law, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, license, permit and other requirement, now or
hereafter in effect, of any governmental authority; or
• Any breach of or default under this Agreement by Funding Recipient.
Section 5. Compliance with Public Records Law.
a. In compliance with Washington's public records law, the County will retain copies of
any documents associated with this Agreement, which may be required by law
unless legally exempt from such retention, for any applicable legally required
retention period.
b. In the event a public records request is made to the County for documents created in
relation to this Agreement, should legal uncertainty arise regarding the disclosability
of any documents under federal or state public records laws, the County shall
provide notice to Funding Recipient pursuant to Washington's public records act,
chapter 42.56 RCW, to allow Funding Recipient to seek a court injunction.
c. The County specifically shall not be liable to Funding Recipient for the County's
release under public records laws of any documents not protected by trademark,
copyright or other law.
Section 6. Industrial Insurance Waiver.
With respect to performance of this Agreement and as to any claims against the County, its
Additional Insureds, officers, agents and employees, the Funding Recipient expressly waives
its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act,
for injuries to Funding Recipient's employees and agrees that the obligations to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless provided in this Agreement extend to any claim brought by or on
behalf of any employee of the Funding Recipient. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the
parties to this Agreement.
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Section 7. Insurance and Endorsements.
a. The County may require through a request in writing that the Funding Recipient
provide the County with a certificate, binder, or policy of liability insurance,
acceptable to the County in an amount specified by the County.
b. Such liability insurance shall be such
employees, agents and representatives,
liabilities, damages and expenses arising
property damage that may result from
Agreement, whether such performance
employees, agents or representatives.
as will protect Funding Recipient, its
from all claims, losses, harm, costs,
out of personal injury (including death) or
performance of the Services or this
is by Funding Recipient or any of its
c. Should the County require such liability insurance, the Funding Recipient agrees to
provide proof of insurance prior to commencing performance of this Agreement.
d. Copies of the County's written request and the insurance documents provided by
Funding Recipient shall be attached to this Agreement and by this reference will be
made part hereof.
e. Where insurance is requested by the County, all liability insurance policies shall be
endorsed to include the County as an Additional Insured and shall stipulate that the
insurance afforded by the policies shall be primary insurance, and that any
insurance, self-insured retention, deductibles, or risk retention trusts maintained or
participated in by the Parties shall be excess and not contributory to any other
insurance maintained by the County. Funding Recipient shall furnish the County a
certificate of insurance with Endorsement as evidence that the required policies are
in full force and effect.
Section B. Termination.
The County may, by written notice thereof to Funding Recipient, terminate this Agreement
as to all or any portion of the Services not yet performed, whether or not Funding Recipient
is in breach or default. Upon receiving such notice of termination, Funding Recipient shall,
except as otherwise directed by the County, immediately stop performing the Services to
the extent specified in the notice. In the event the County terminates the Funding
Recipient's Services, the Funding Recipient is obligated and hereby agrees to refund to the
County all monies paid for Services not yet rendered by the Funding Recipient, if any, as of
the date of the notice of termination.
Section 9. Miscellaneous.
a. Funding Recipient shall not (by contract, operation of law or otherwise) assign this
Agreement or any right or interest in this Agreement without the County's prior
written consent.
b. This Agreement embodies the entire Agreement between the County and Funding
Recipient, and supersedes any and all prior oral or written communications, proposals,
conditions, promises, representations, or understandings regarding the Services. No
change, amendment or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
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unless set forth in a written amendment to the Agreement signed by both parties.
c. Notice for any purpose under this Agreement, except service of process, shall be
given by the Funding Recipient to the Kittitas County Commissioners and the Kittitas
County Public Works Director, 411 North Ruby, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926. For all
purposes under this Agreement, any notice by the County to the Funding Recipient
shall be given to the Funding Recipient's address provided on the signature page.
Notice may be given by delivery or by depositing in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested.
d. The section and paragraph headings of this Agreement are for reference
convenience only and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in
interpreting or construing the provisions of such sections or paragraphs.
e. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by facsimile,
each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one
and the same instrument.
f. Funding Recipient warrants to the County that the individual signing on Funding
Recipient's behalf has the requisite power and authority to enter into and to perform
Funding Recipient's obligations under this Agreement. Funding Recipient further
warrants to the County that Funding Recipient has made no misrepresentation or
misleading statement in connection with this Agreement, and is not in violation of any
applicable law, ordinance, or regulation the consequence of which will or may
materially affect Funding Recipient's ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
g. If any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms, conditions
or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or
application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared
severable.
h. The exclusive venue for any action brought to enforce this Agreement or any of its
terms shall be in Kittitas County, State of Washington.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Osiadacz, Chair
Cory Wright, Vice- Chair
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner
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Kittitas County
Department of Public Works
DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX APPLICATION FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE PERSONNEL
The Distressed County Sates and Use Tax supports improvements to Infrastructure systems that
foster economic development in Kittitas County as well as providing funding for personnel in
economic development offices. The goal Is to create economic opportunity through local
investment.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant:
Ellensburg Business Development Authority dba CenterFuse
Contact Name:
Margaret Reich
Address:
Mail: 110 W. 6th #238;
City:
Ellensburg WA Zip: 98926
Telephone:
(509) 935-3880 FAX: NA
E-mail Address:
director@ellensburgeenterfuse.com
Office Location:
100 W. 3rd #2
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Jurisdiction:
Ellensburg
Funds Request:
$72,000
APPLICATION THRESHOLDS
Applicant Requirement-
Check-off:
equirement:Check-off:
$I 1. The request is to provide funding for personnel in an economic development office in
Kittitas County.
Is 2. Distressed County funds are not being substituted for other funds that are already secured.
151 3. Applicant has submitted only one application this round.
Kj 4. The local/regional economic development organization has been informed of this request.
PROJECT BUDGET
Funding Sources
Distressed County Funds Requested:
*Other Funding Sources:
(Please list)
Federal:
State:
Local Government:
City of Ellensburg
Private:
Other: Tenant rental income
Project Total:
Amounts Is Funding Secured
Yes or No?
$ 72,000.00 Pending this application
$ 60,000.00 Yes
$ 74,400.00 Yes
$ 206,400.00
**Distressed County Fund Matching Ratio: 3:1
*Note: You must include documentation for all other funding sources listed (i.e, grant requests,
award letter notifications, legislative resolutions, etc. ).
"Note: Your Distressed County Fund matching ratio must be at least or greater than 90% in order
to qualify for funding consideration. The COG will not consider anyrequests which do not provide
at least 14 matching funds from a local source.
1. Reauest Des i tion: Please describe the Wgrk this position will erform. Include a
Job descril2tion and any other Pertinent information.
The position of Executive Director plans, implements and evaluates the efforts of the
Ellensburg Business Development Authority (dba CenterFuse) to connect resources so
that businesses can start, grow and prosper. The Executive Director reports to a nine -
member Board of Directors and performs work including but not limited to:
Establish a strategic direction for the organization that balances daily operations
and the implementation of strategic efforts within an evolving environment.
Lead business attraction, including partnering with local, regional and statewide
agencies to create and promote opportunities for businesses in Ellensburg.
Identify sources of and maintain data on economic activity to inform current
performance and future areas for growth.
Assist with matching businesses to available space.
Consult with existing businesses; address needs for expansion and trouble shoot
issues,
Coordinate closely with local, state and federal partners to pursue development
agreements.
Communicate clearly and openly to establish and maintain a high degree of trust
among partner organizations and governments.
• Lead efforts in securing funding support from external sources.
• Identify, recruit board members well suited to supporting the mission, goals, and
strategic direction of CenterFuse.
• Source, identify, and implement required economic development tools, programs
and initiatives to further the competitiveness of Ellensburg in the regional
business community.
Promote the stated -designated Opportunity Zones and county -wide Free Trade
Zone.
Partner with local officials (city and county) on the proper structure of incentives
intended to assist businesses with relocating to, or expanding within, Ellensburg.
o Create and manage an annual budget.
• Schedule and coordinate monthly board meetings and special meetings.
Manage tenant relations for one facilities, including invoicing, collections,
complaints, and processing payments.
Create and sustain intentional and effective communications including a digital
presence (website and social media), in-person business recruitment (community
introductions, onboarding, presentations), and promotional (earned/paid media,
swag).
Financial reporting, bookkeeping and accounting.
Represent CenterFuse at workshops, conferences and meetings.
Included with this application is a full position description.
2. Is this a new position for Your o anization? If so lease describe why this position is
needed. if not whv is it a necessary for thi§ and to continue to WOW this position.
Staffing for CenterFuse, Ellensburg's Business Development Authority (EBDA), has
transitioned overtime. Shortly after being established in 1993, EBDA hired a full-time
Executive Director and support staff to manage daily operations and projects. Around
2004, the EBDA, (then called the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County and
Phoenix Economic Development Group) using the City of Ellensburg's authority in city
code chapter 1.62 and by action of Ellensburg City Council, determined the staffing of
the EBDA to be on a contractual basis with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
This contractual relationship between the City and Chamber for staff continued until
2017, when Ellensburg City Council canceled the contract for staffing with the Chamber,
and in 2018, the City created a position for a part-time Executive Director who had city
staff support for financials, etc. Coming full circle, CenterFuse and the City entered into
a new Interlocal Agreement on November 12, 2020 whereby the City would no longer
contract with a service provider nor hire city staff for CenterFuse and no longer provide
support staff for CenterFuse for finances, office support and the like. CenterFuse hired
their own part-time employee in December 2020.
The need for the position is greater now more than ever. As we transition away from a
COVID-19 pandemic state, there are challenges and opportunities that impact what type
of businesses are in Ellensburg now and those who want to set up shop here; not to
mention how business is done, as the remote workforce and virtual meeting platforms
become more mainstream. Ellensburg is geographically ideal for such businesses as
we are centrally located at the intersection of major interstates (1-90 and 1-82), have a
youthful, educated workforce, low-cost utilities, commute alternatives (e -g. bike, walk,
fare -free transit), vacant developable land and a welcoming community.
3. Will your o[ganization organizationbe capable of sugRorting this position in the future without
suoport from this fund? Please describe our plan and include target dates for
implementation and completion. If no plan is currently in place and/or no plans are being
made, please explain why_
In 2017, the board and staff created a strategic plan for CenterFuse. This 2017 strategic
pian is being reviewed and updated in 2021. Annually a work plan is developed to
support the strategic plan, and the work plan is linked to the budget to connect resource
needs. The work to be accomplished through the implementation of the strategic plan
specifies the review of revenue needs for operations, including staffing, and charting a
path forward that provides for financial sustainability. The 2022 work plan is included
in this application (question #5 response) and describes how we will assess our
organizational construct, staffing and financials. Our 2022 workplan includes the goal
"Continue to improve and evolve our organization's structure and alignment to ensure
the long-term sustainability of CenterFuse and the efficient execution of our mission"
4. Will lb[LMigon serve the needsand/or interests of multi le iurisdictions and/or
organizations? Pleae explain in detail.
CenterFuse's focus is within the City of Ellensburg and the Urban Growth Area (UGA).
Businesses in this focus area and people who work for those businesses buy products
and services from Ellensburg, Kittitas County, adjoining counties and Washington State
at large. Business development in Ellensburg and the UGA promotes tourism and
recreation in the natural areas in and around Kittitas County,
The CenterFuse Board and Executive Director promote Ellensburg's community assets
and those assets within the region including hiking/biking trails, Yakima River
excursions, huntingtrishing and the like. Too, we work closely with regional business
associations and services such as the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce,
Ellensburg Downtown Association, Cie Elum Downtown Association, our state's
Department of Commerce, and the regional higher educational provider and largest
employer, Central Washington University.
The CenterFuse Board and Executive Director serve on business association boards,
and committees as well as having informal communications with our partners and
stakeholders.
5. What goals and deliverables have you set for this osition? How will you measure
success?
We are just completing our 2022 CenterFuse Strategic Plan. This plan received
CenterFuse board approval November 10, 2021, includes four primary goals, objectives for
each goal, and desired outcomes we will measure.
GOA!
OBJECTIVES
DESIRED OUTCOME
Bring businesses to
► Assist businesses and industries
The capital resources we
Ellensburg
that align with Ellensburg's
acquire and/or manage
community values and that provide
provide a consistent revenue
high wage jobs in finding
stream for CenterFuse
appropriate development sites and
and/or provide a service for
other assets.
future and growing
businesses
GOAL
OBJECTIVES
DESIRED OUTCOME
► Promote opportunities in the
region to targeted businesses and
industries.
Continue to improve
► Add depth and breadth to the
The data derived from
and evolve our
board membership in the areas of
analytic resources was used
organization's
diversity, skill set, and available
to update the content,
structure and
network
structure and use of web -
alignment to ensure
► Identify and pursue staffing
based assets, and we now
the long term
needs, now and in the future
consistently message our
sustainability of
► Ensure CenterFuse is operating
capabilities and successes
CenterFuse and the
under an organizational construct
efficient execution of
that supports our mission and
our mission
sustained growth
Develop marketing
► Use focus group data to create
The knowledge and
content and
targeted messaging to reach and
information gained from the
materials that clearly
respond to current business
feasibility studies for
articulate the
prospects
broadband, recycle market
mission and vision
► Market to and attract companies
development, and the airport
of CenterFuse and
that will diversify and build the
management strategic plan
that highlight the
local/regional economy
improve our competitive
benefits of doing
► Promote CenterFuse by using
advantage. Our brand,
business in
the suite of traditional and electronic
image is myth -free
Ellensburg
marketing tools available to the
community
Facilitate
► Continue to collaborate with
Relationships with partners
connections and
business, non -profits, and
and resources businesses
discussions
government in meaningful and
need and request are easily
between public and
productive ways focused on
accessible so they can grow
private stakeholders
business recruitment
and thrive
that spark economic
► Encourage property
growth and reduce
improvements and revitalization and
barriers to
promote development of businesses
investment and
and industries that are committed to
development in
enhancing local environmental
Ellensburg.
quality and historic preservation
► Encourage expansion and
diversification of the tax base
► Cooperate with businesses, non-
profits, educational institutions, and
government to demonstrate our
commitment to pursue what
businesses need, e.g., high-speed
intemet, workforce development
6. Indicate if the proposed position is consistent with the following 22plicable state
regional and local clans and 2riorities for economic development. Please include the
e inent sections of The respective Ins as 'ustification. Please ex Iain in tail flow
this position is com atible with the Plan(s):
OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN — OFFICIALLY ADOPTED
Overall Economic Development Plan — Officially Adopted
City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan 2020
Amended by City Council, ordinance #4869, January 19,2021
The Economic Development Chapter features
Information about the local economy, including statistics on population,
employment, businesses, and employment sectors.
Policies and programs that seek to help Ellensburg build a promising
economic future.
Policies that provide a framework for leveraging tourism and promoting
Ellensburg as a destination.
Policies that seek to maintain a qualified workforce and promote living
wage jobs
CenterFuse's Execrative Director position is compatible with the City of
Ellensburg's Comprehensive Plan in the following ways:
We work to strengthen city partnerships and resources to support economic
opportunities (Goal ED -1) by implementing and regularly updating the
CenterFuse strategic plan (policy A). CenterFuse updates its strategic
workplan each year. The 2022 strategic work plan is in final form with board
approval anticipated at the December 8. 2021 meeting. And CenterFuse is
integrating economic strategies into community planning activities (policy B) by
getting docketed and submitting a significant rewrite to the Ellensburg
Comprehensive Plan's Economic Development Chapter (September 2021).
We stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economy (Goal ED 2) by encouraging
growth that will provide goods and services to the local and regional
community (Policy A) as exampled by securing a Washington Commerce grant
to identify opportunities for broadband expansion, finalizing and accepting the
final consultant report February 2021. We also wrote a successful grant
proposal to the Washington State Community Economic and Revitalization
Board for the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners funding a study to
expand broadband throughout the county to reach unserved and underserved
residents. We promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as
well as the
development of new businesses (Policy B) as exampled by our continued work
with site locators, developers and real estate professionals interested in locating
a business in Ellensburg, Too, we are in the process of performing a market
research project to help best understand the needs of developers interested in
Ellensburg and how we can improve service delivery. We encourage
development of light industrial uses within the City of Ellensburg (Policy D) as
exampled by connecting prospective developers and businesses to commercial/
light industrial space to start and grow businesses.
We seek opportunities to grow and sustain a qualified workforce (Goal ED -3) by
coordinating with local high schools, higher education institutions, workforce
development, vocational rehabilitation, and local businesses to train a workforce
that is prepared for emerging job markets (Policy A) as exampled by our active
participation in the region's COVID-19 Community Coordinating Committee and
CAPS effort. Too, we are a partner on a Build Back Better grant that would
increase student enrollment at Central Washington University and be a
springboard for future supply chain businesses.
We emphasize economic development of downtown as an economic, tourist,
retail, art and cultural, and event destination (Goal ED -4) by partnering with local
organizations to implement the downtown economic development plan (Policy B)
as exampled by our active involvement and financial commitment to the
Creative District planning process, and our work with business startups wishing
to locate in the downtown core.
Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Officially adopted
Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) — Officially Adopted
CenterFuse Strategic Work Plan — board reviewed November 10, 2021; adoption
with minor edits November 10, 2021 for work in 2022.
CenterFuse's Executive Director position is responsible for carrying out the
CenterFuse Work Plan as described below:
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The mission of the CenterFuse (Ellensburg Business Development Authority) is to
strategically recruit businesses, and connect them to resources so they can start, grow,
and prosper.
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We seek to diversify and strengthen our economy by increasing high wage employment
opportunities.
Vision
CenterFuse sparks economic activity leading to a vibrant and prosperous local economy
that values Ellensburg's history and natural beauty.
Princir
1) We build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships.
2) We identify and address unmet needs in our economic ecosystem
3) We enhance living standards and economic vitality in Ellensburg
4) We use creativity and innovation to get stuff done
5) We are accountable, professional, and transparent
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Our customers are:
Businesses who want to locate or grow in Ellensburg
Our stakeholders are:
Ellensburg community residents
Ellensburg community businesses
Our community partners are:
CWU
City of Ellensburg (government org.)
Kittitas County (government org.)
Kittitas County Chamber
Ellensburg Downtown Association
Ellensburg School District
Strategy
CenterFuse supports the creation of a diverse, stable, high wage employment
landscape in Ellensburg by focusing on business recruiting, engaging with public and
private stakeholders, marketing and sustaining a resilient organization.
Goals
GOAL 1: Bdria busi021ses to Ellensburg.
Recruiting is CenterFuse's niche. This is what we do best and a primary way we support
a 'vibrant and prosperous economy' in Ellensburg. Efforts to bring businesses to
Ellensburg include
1. Active local engagement: CenterFuse actively welcomes inquiring businesses
and presents Ellensburg to them, highlighting business -friendly aspects of our
community
2. External outreach: CenterFuse identifies businesses or business sectors and
then targets them with direct outreach.
GOAL 2: Continue to improve and evolve our organization's structure and all nment to
ensure the Iona -term sustainabiiftCenterFuse and thQ efficient execution Of our
mission.
Since its inception, CenterFuse's organizational operations have appeared in various
forms —fully supported staff to professional services contract to city part-time staff to
part-time CenterFuse staff — all the while overseen by a volunteer board.
The organizational construct has remained the same — a non-profit (501c6) public
development authority. An examination of various organizational models with respect to
our mission, vision, values, and strategy would help inform which is the best `tit for
CenterFuse moving forward.
A thorough review of staffing needs, now and in the future, as well as examining the
diversity, skill set, and network of each board member will occur alongside the
organizational review.
OA 3: Develog Mgagrketing content and materials that clearly articuli e the mission
and vision of CenterFuse and that highlight the benefits of doing business in Ellensburg.
This is key and critical to CenterFuse's ability to present a compelling story to
prospective businesses as well as communications with our stakeholders, and
community partners who all have a vested interest in our success. As articulated in the
CenterFuse Marketing Plan (April 2021) we have key messaging topics and
communications channels for each of our target audiences. Now is the time to fully
implement the marketing plan.
GOAL 4: Facilitate connections and discussions between public and private
stakeholders that spark economic growth and reduce barriers to investment and
development in Ellensbur .
CenterFuse is well positioned to identify existing impediments to economic progress in
our community and we will continue to advocate for infrastructure, funding, processes,
and organizations that contribute to broad-based prosperity.
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Kittitas County and the City of Ellensburg funded an update of the 2009 Kittitas County
TIP Strategies Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. A kick-off meeting,
creation of a steering committee (which CenterFuse is a member of) and other worts
connected with the study update is began fourth quarter 2021.
7. How will this position meet the economic de_velooment aoais of the County and
region?
According to a 2016 report by the Employment Security Department (ESD); 3904 of
Kittites County jobs are with state and local government agencies. Nearly four out of
every ten dollars of wage income generated in Kittitas County was earned by people
working in state or local government organizations. Quarterly census of Employment
and Wage Data from 2016 states that service and retail trade jobs account for 30.2% of
Kittitas County employment, the majority of these jobs being minimum wage. According
to the 2014 Kittitas County Population Projection Review and Analysis, 56% of Kittitas
County residents work outside of Kittitas County, with 16% of those commuting or
telecommuting to King County. These statistics do not serve as a long-term sustainable
path for the future.
A recent ESD/CenterFuse project provided additional information about employment in
Kittitas County. Between 2015 and 2020, business growth was nominal (2%) as was the
change in number of employees (less than 5%). However, the good news is the
average wage paid increased by over 23%. The top employer is government (which
includes Kittitas Valley Hospital) with over 4,000 employees, followed by
accommodations and food services (2,153) and retail trade (1,833). The greatest
number of businesses by sector is, in order, construction, healthcare and social
assistance, and accommodation and food services. Looking at which employer pays
the highest average wage, the top 3 NAiCS business sectors are finance and
insurance, then government and wholesale trade.
Utilizing information found in the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan (adopted June
2019), the City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan (adopted December 2020), as well
as the 2013 Yakima/Kittitas Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Plan,
CenterFuse will continue to focus on the following elements:
Continue to analyze existing businesses to support and retain and assist in their
success and potential expansion. Offer workshops and gatherings for existing
businesses to assess and assist with needs for expansion and success.
Complete development of marketing materials and strategies to directly recruit
new businesses and industries to maintain a strong and diverse jobs and wage
base
New website to include current business climate, quality of life, demographics,
and searchable database of available land and buildings
Social media strategies
a Professional print materials
Help and support of initiatives related to housing, transportation, and education
that affect our ability to recruit business and jobs
Collaborate with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, Ellensburg
Downtown Association, City of Ellensburg Departments and Commissions, and
Kittitas County on strategy development and implementation along with offering
our assistance on projects that forward economic development in Kittitas County.
Work with the City and County offices of Community Development Office to
address future zoning needs
Create a dynamic roadmap for businesses to demystify the startup process
Highlight and preserve the unique historic and natural attributes of Ellensburg
and Kittitas County
These strategies for CenterFuse will help to achieve the following goals found within the
Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 10 on Economic
Development:
10.3. Economic Goals and Policies. Although all of the Goals and Policies resonate
with CenterFuse, the following identify most closely with current strategies:
• E -G2: Support the retention and expansion of existing local businesses and
industries — CenterFuse is creating programs to connect businesses to the
resources they need and address existing barriers for expansion.
• E -G3: Recruit new business and industries to foster a strong and diverse base of
jobs and wages - CenterFuse will focus on tech industries and support of
innovations specifically focused on jobs that will increase the median household
income
• E -G4: Encourage economic growth while protecting the rural character of the
County — CenterFuse will focus on jobs with low impact to county resources and
land impact
E -GB: Encourage the full economic use of commercial and industrial lands,
buildings, and infrastructure -- CenterFuse is engaged in land use planning,
evaluation of existing properties and a potential resource for redevelopment, and
pulling together an inventory of available buildings and properties to promote to
potential developers and businesses.
E -G8: Protect the viability of the airport as a significant economic resource to the
community by encouraging compatible land uses, densities, and reducing
hazards that my hinder economic viability of the airport. — CenterFuse owns one
of the few light industrial buildings at the airport and frequently attends Airport
Advisory meetings and offer, to engage in discussions and strategies regarding
redevelopment and sustainability of this vital resource.
The strategic work of CenterFuse will help to satisfy the following goals and policies
found within Ellensburg's Comprehensive Plan chapter on Economic Development:
Goal ED -1: Strengthen city partnerships and resources to support economic
opportunities.
Policy A. Continue to implement and regularly update a strategic
economic development plan with representatives from the following
sectors: industrial, transportation, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, and
education.
Policy B. Integrate economic strategies into community planning activities.
Goal ED -2: Stimulate and diversify Ellensburg's economy.
Policy A. Encourage growth that will provide goods and services to the
local and regional community.
Policy B, Promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses as
well as the development of new businesses.
Policy D. Encourage development of light industrial uses within the City of
Ellensburg.
Goal ED -3 Grow and sustain a qualified workforce.
Policy A. Coordinate with local high schools, higher education institutions,
workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, and local businesses to
train a workforce that is prepared for emerging job markets.
Goal ED -4 Emphasize economic development of downtown as an economic,
tourist, retail, art and cultural, and event destination.
Policy B. Partner with local organizations to implement the downtown
economic development plan.
We have included with this application a copy of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
docket that CenterFuse submitted to the City of Ellensburg in June 2021. These
amendments align with the goals and strategies of CenterFuse to create a proactive
economic development environment.
8. Describe any research Your organization has conducted which shows the need for
this position. Please include the data upon which your claims are based for our review.
It is well documented that economic performance in rural regions of the US lag behind
urban. To stabilize and ultimately thrive, Harvard Business School's Institute for
Strategy and Competitiveness points to six key steps for boosting rural economies;
these are
1. Rural economic development should focus on the unique strengths of each area,
rather than concentrating on ameliorating generic weaknesses
2. The appropriate economic unit for strategy purposes must include not only rural
areas but also adjacent urban centers
3. Rural economic development should address and harness: the efficient spatial
distribution of economic activity rather than attempt to replicate urban economies
4. A single national rural policy is unlikely to be meaningful and successful
5. Each community should bear responsibility for its economic success, not the
federal government
6. Federal and state governments need to provide rural regions with the necessary
tools and financing mechanisms to develop and executive an effective strategy
Stauber, in `Why Invest in Rural America,' discusses the need for a set of agreed-upon
outcomes including survival of the rural middle class, reducing concentrated rural
poverty, and sustaining and improving the quality of the natural environment,
CenterFuse is undergoing a small market research project. The market research project
objectives are to:
Identify the primary and secondary factors end clients look for when considering
starting or re -locating their businesses to a Central Washington location.
Understand the data and information developers and real estate groups use
when assessing a location's fit for an end client.
Understand what collateral or information other local regions have on -hand for
developers that support client placement.
Gain a fuller understanding of the typical restrictions, permits, or other barriers to
business placement
We anticipate having the project results late 2021.
The Executive Director position, in concert with the board, is focused on achieving high
economic performance that includes attracting and curating new business and growing
existing businesses that provide high wage jobs, encourage economic activity for all,
and protecting our historic and natural assets. In doing so, the Executive Director
contributes to the growth of human capital in our community, increases regional
competitive investments, and facilitates investment in infrastructure that supports the
expansion of our competitive advantages.
As per the Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan 2017 chapter on Economic Development,
Ellensburg's employment target for 2017-2037 is the addition of almost 7,000 jobs.
Overall countywide employment is projected to annually grow an average of 2%; with
80% of employment growth projected to occur in incorporated areas and their Urban
Growth Areas. Further, the Plan calls out local development organizations to prepare an
economic development vision and strategy for Ellensburg which identifies the types of
land use designations and the relative priorities of capital investment needed to foster
economic development and promote living wage jobs. CenterFuse's Executive Director
is advancing land -use needs and capital investments to secure thigh wage jobs for
people in Ellensburg.
Submit the original application to:
Kittitas County Department of Public Works
411 N. Ruby, Suite 01
Ellensburg, WA 98926
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attachments are complete and included as part of the application package,
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Please provide a statement in the space provided below or on an attached sheet as needed for the
suggested change(s) to the comprehensive plan with regards to the relevant criteria listed Ibelow.-
• Detailed statemerrt of the proposal and reason for the amendment including proposed language for
amendment;
• Anticipated impacts of the change, including the geographic area affected and issues presented;
• Why existing comprehensive plan should not continue in effect or why existing criteria no longer
apply,
How the change would be compliant with the Growth Management Act;
• How the change would be compliant with the Countywide Planning Policies; and
Q How functional plans (e.g. subarea pians, utility pians) and capital improvement programs (e.g.
transportation improvement program) support the change.
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Please provide a statement in the space provided below or on an attached sheet as needed for the
suggested change(s) to the comprehensive plan with regards to the relevant criteria listed below:
• Det 'le t tem t ofthe-pWposaj and reason for thg amendmentincluding o d lg== for
amendment_
CenterFuse is Ellensburg's Business Development Authority providing expertise and assistance for
businesses to start, grow and thrive in Ellensburg. As such, we are proposing an update to the
Economic Development chapter of the 2017 Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan. The key reasons for
the update are:
COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the landscape for residents
and businesses in Ellensburg; changed in both positive and negative ways. How businesses operate
is now different and will continue to be in the future. We propose to add language to the chapter
speaking to the economic impacts of the pandemic and the resiliency of our community in the
context of what happened with COVID-19 and how that impacts business development into the
future.
1 . The International Economic Development Council
(IEDC) states what businesses are looking for most when siting a facility is infrastructure and
workforce. Included in the infrastructure category is broadband. As site location professionals and
businesses visit Ellensburg with intent to locate here, one of their first questions is `How is your
broadband'? CenterFuse completed a feasibility study earlier this year. The findings of the study,
current and planned actions to meet the State's 150 Mbps synchronously by 2028 would be valuable
information to add to this chapter. This information, too, could be referenced in the comprehensive
plan's infrastructure chapter.
IndustW and m9kyMut da . Currently the data in this chapter is outdated. With our
population growth of 3.37% (2020 data) and continued increase in intra -state mobility (over 5% into
Kittitas County), it is imperative to have current, accurate data.
Coal statements. Many of the goals are great, some in process or accomplished, and an effort
around updating and maybe some eliminated or added.
Economic forecast The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics produces an economic forecast. The
information contained in this forecast, its relationship to Washington State and Ellensburg would be
beneficial to add to this chapter.
Rtimging city pro"es. The city owns various properties. One such property, the Prospect
Building/Ellensburg Incubator, was most recently, up until June 2021, managed by CenterFuse.
CenterFuse facilitated the discussion with Ellensburg City Council to sell the building and dedicate
the sale's proceeds to an economic development fund. CenterFuse, too, consulted with and directed
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four prospective buyers to the city regarding the sale — the successful buyer being one of these. With
the sale of the Prospect building almost complete, we direct our attention to the current Kittitas
County Transfer Station site. Most, but not all, of the existing site is owned by the city. The County
is moving to a new location in 2024.
While not limited to this, the results of the recent secondary marketing study, which CenterFuse
partnered on along with CWU, Kittitas County, Yakima County and Grant County, one such re -use
option might be a Resource Recovery Park. A Resource Recovery Park is a new development
in recycling that includes the co -location of reuse, recycling, compost processing, manufacturing,
and retail businesses in a central facility. The public can bring all their wastes and recoverable
materials to this facility at one time.
Flosgilable h us'nor cn3dMRMCn The BERK Affordable Housing study provided baseline
information about Ellensburg's housing market. But housing needs exceed supply, and there is ,L
reluctance of existing/local builders to increase their construction and a reluctance of builders
outside if Ellensburg to enter the marketplace. Housing is a component of economic development,
and information about housing should be in the economic development chapter. This information
could be added to the housing chapter as well.
• Anticipatcd imams of the Lh-angg,inclu&a the hiaffected-and issjes presented;
The impacts of the change are all positive — Better, more accurate, current and future focused
information about economic development,
" W4 existing cOM-rdiensive plau abould not contiuue in r why existina criteria no longer
The information in the economic development chapter is outdated and in need of a refresh
• How the changr, NQMW be compliant with the Gm=h Man ment L
The policy framework of the GMA determines how to accommodate growth. This is done through
the creation of local comprehensive plans that address land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities,
transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, etc.
This proposal is compliant with GMA because it encourages economic development.
RCW 36.70A.020
Planning goals (2021).
The following goals are adopted to guide the development and adoption of comprehensive plans
and development regulations of those counties and cities that are required or choose to plan under
RCW 36.70A.040. The following goals are not listed in order of priority and shall be used exclusively
for the purpose of guiding the development of comprehensive plans and development regulations:
(1) Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and
services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
(2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion, of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-
density
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IPI) Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on
regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
(4) Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the
population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage
preservation of existing housing stock.
(5) Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is
consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic Opportunity for all citizens of this
state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote rhe retention and
expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences
impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing
insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public
services, and public facilities.
(6) Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation
having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and
discriminatory actions.
(7) Permits. Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a
timely and fair manner to ensure predictability.
(8) Natural resource industries. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including
productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive
forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses_
(9) Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish
and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and
recreation facilities.
(10) Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life, including air
and water quality, and the availability of water.
(11) Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning
process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.
(12) Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is
available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established
minimum standards.
(13) Historic preservation. Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures,
that have historical or archaeological significance.
e How the- chanpZ would be coMplianthPlanning P lr i
The proposed changes not only consider ways to promote contiguous and orderly development with
reimaging of City properties such as the transfer station but also consider the demand on housing
with increased industrial development, job creation. The County wide planning Policies state to
ensure favorable employment and economic conditions in the County. The proposed measures to
add to the existing comp plan achieve these goals.
The changes do not adversely impact Kittitas County economic development related plans
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• 2016 Kittitas Valley Event Center Master Plan
• Yakima and Kittitas Counties Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Plan September
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The changes are supportive of the cities fiunction plans for growth in Ellensburg and the UGA. We
have learned through out 2021 Broadband Feasibility Study that business recruitrnent hinges on the
known availability, access, reliability, and affordability of broadband at home and at work. The city,
too, sees broadband as a priority. By improving our ability to attract family wage jobs to Ellensburg
we can continue to improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Ellensburg.
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POSITrON DESCRIPTION
Executive Director
Job Summary
The Executive Director position provides professional staff support to the Ellensburg Business
Development Authority, dba Centerfuse, in order to promote local economic developmerrt.
Work Assignment
The position reports to the chair of Centerfuse, and guides and supports the work of the board
committees. The position is a liaison to the City of Ellensburg Department of Community Development.
Working Guidelines
This position works in accordance with the bylaws of the Ellensburg Business Development Authority,
and city, state and federal regulations for ethics, open public meetings, and financial management,
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with state regulations governing the operations of public boards and commissions.
• Hive years of experience in managing and leading boards of appointed officials and associated
initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, writing, research, speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with basic graphic design and layout.
• Competency with the Microsoft office suite software.
Preferred qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in disciplines related to business/economics, marketing, or public
administration
• Experience with public process related to growth management, SEPA, real estate and land use.
• Experience managing or working with boards, councils, and publicly elected and appointed
officials,
• Ability to conduct and communicate complex principles and practices of program development
and administration; economic analysis techniques related to market, feasibility, and impact
studies.
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Competencies
Accountabilky/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and
corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of
action.
Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and
mutual support.
Adaptability/flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts
approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds
alternatives.
Commitment to inclusion and Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create
environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Working Conditions
Position may need to be available after hours and on weekends for consultation with clients, board
members, and community events. Work is generally performed in an office setting with frequent in-
person interactions. It is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of remaining at a
desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time.
Required Job Duties
Board Operations:
• Prepare and manage the EBDA budget; assure financial accountability and
appropriate record-keeping and internal controls. Prepare monthly financials and review with
Board Treasurer.
Work with the board to create and implement strategic plans and work plans. 45%
Organize monthly board meetings and, as needed, committee meetings.
Manage board contracts and projects.
• Identify and execute opportunities to generate board resources.
Business Development
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit business
• Organize welcome meetings for prospects to acquaint them with space, community 35%
resources and leaders and other opportunities.
Policy Development
• Identify opportunities to strengthen City and County policy support for business
recruitment 10%
e Coordinate with the City Dept of Community Development to stay abreast of policy
development related to economic development.
Property Management
• Manage the Ellensburg Business Incubator: liaison with clients and manage lease
agreements, alert the City to facility needs.
• Oversee Airport business park: develop and administer service contracts with 10%
professional service providers, and lease agreements with tenants.
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