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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2022-029BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION No: 2022-A?4 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TIJIF aO22 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: The2022 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 lst day of February 2022 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , WASHINGTON Chairman - Julie Kjorsvik cory Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz V 6"r*, 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 CENTERFUSE ("Funding Recipient"). WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide for public facility construction and foster economic development opportunities within Kittitas County; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the County and the Funding Recipient mutually agree as follows: Section 1. Scope of Work. a. Funding Recipient shall provide the services and staff described in its Application for Funds submitted to the Council of Governments, as Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. b. Except as otheruvise 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. Pavment. a. As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the Funding Recipient Services, the County agrees to pay Funding Recipient the sum of seventy{wo 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 iovce.wh ite@co. kittitas.wa. us Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrostructure Improvement Progrom Funding Ogr""nFEE" 1 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:. Quarter 2 ending date:o Quarter 3 ending date:. Quarter 4 ending date: March 31't June 30th September 30th December 31't 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 withheld on the fifteenth 1 followin the end of the reportinq quarter. 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. Performa bv Fundinq 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. ln no event shall Funding Recipient be authorized to enter into any Agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of the County. lt 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. Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrostructure Improvement Progrom Funding Onr"rrFE,L , 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. f. This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. Funding Recipient shall promptly furnish the County or its designee, or such Federal or State auditor with such information related to the Services as may be requested by the applicable governmental entity. Funding Recipient shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to performance of Services under this Agreement for six (6) years after contract termination. For such duration after the County makes final payment of compensation due hereunder, Funding Recipient shall provide the 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 lnternal 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. 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. Distressed County Soles and Use Tox Inlrostructure Improvement Program Funding Onr""nFEEL , Section 4. Release. lnd ifu. 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. a a a a Section 5. Compliance with Public Records Law. a. 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 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. 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 Funding Recipient expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the lndustrial lnsurance 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. Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program Funding Aareement' Poge 4 Section 7. lnsurance and Endorsements. a. The County may require through a request in writing that the Funding Recipient provide the County with a certificate, binder, or policy of liability insurance, acceptable to the County in an amount specified by the County. b. Such liability insurance shall be such as will protect Funding Recipient, its employees, agents and representatives, from all claims, losses, harm, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal injury (including death) or properly damage that may result from performance of the Services or this Agreement, whether such performance is by Funding Recipient or any of its employees, agents or representatives. c. Should the County require such liability insurance, the Funding Recipient agrees to provide proof of insurance prior to commencing performance of this Agreement. d. Copies of the County's written request and the insurance documents provided by Funding Recipient shall be attached to this Agreement and by this reference will be made part hereof. e. Where insurance is requested by the County, all liability insurance policies shall be endorsed to include the County as an Additional 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. Funding Recipient shall furnish the County a certificate of insurance with Endorsement as evidence that the required policies are in full force and effect. Section 8. Termination The County may, by written notice thereof to Funding Recipient, terminate this Agreement as to all or any portion of the Services not yet performed, whether or not Funding Recipient is in breach or default. Upon receiving such notice of termination, Funding Recipient shall, except as othenrvise directed by the County, immediately stop performing the Services to the extent specified in the notice. ln 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 othenruise) 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 Distressed County Soles and Use Tax Infrastructure lmprovement Progrom Funding Aareement' Page 5 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 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. Distressed County Sdles and Use Tox lnfrastructure Improvement Program Funding Onr""fE,L U KITTITAS COUNTY Laura Cory ht, Vice- , Commissioner I Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz APPROVED AS TO FORM Deputy Prosecuting Attorney CENTERFUSE \\o ALTb t\le,nsV Address 6A qfi-W2 Telephone Email MISSIONERS r b Dated: 'lWluUt Kr Distressed County Soles and Use Tax Infrostructure lmprovement Program Funding Aareement' Page 7 l Kittitas County Department of Public Works i'',Drsrnnssrn Couror'v SAI,ES AND Usn Tax Ap EcorooMnc DpvmropMENT, OF',F.ncE PERSoNNEL A,PPLICA,NT INF'ORMATION PI,NCA"flNON F'o R. Appllcant: Contact Name: Address: City: Telephone: E-mail Address: Office Location: Jurisdiction: Funds Request: Ellensburg Business Development Authority dba CenterFuse Margaret Reich Mail: 110 W 6th #238; Ellensburg wA Zip: 98926 (509) 955-3880 FAX: NA di rector@el lensburgcenterfuse. com 100 W. 3rd#2 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Ellensburg $72,000 AFPI,IC.A"fl ION T}IRESTNOT,DS Applacant Requirement: Check-off: E 1' The request is to provide funding for personnel in an economic development office inKittitas County. A 2. Distressed county funds are not being substituted for other funds that are already secured. N 3. Applicant has submitted only one apptication this round E 4' The local/regional economlc development organization has been infonned of this request. The Distressed County Sales and Use Tax supports improvements to infrastructure systems rh atfostereconomicdevelopmentlnKittitasCoungaswellasprovidingfundingforpersonnellneconomicdevelopmentofficesThegoaistocreat€economic opportu nity through locainvestment. PROJEC'O- 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 $ 72,000.00 ls Funding Secured Yes or No? Pending this application $ $ $ $ 60,000.00 Yes $ 74,4oo.oo Yes $ 206,400.00 **Distressed County Fund llllatchlng Ratio. 3:1 Wofe: You must include documentation !o1.all other funding sources /isfed (i.e. grant requests,award letter notifications, legislative resolutions, etc.). *Wofe. Your Distressed County Fund matching ratio must be at least or greater than l0% in orderto gualify for funding consideration. The CAG witt not consider any requests which do not proriial /easf 10% matching funds from a local source. 1. Reouest Description: Please describe the work this position will oerform. lnclude a iob description and anv other pertinent information. The position of Executive Director plans, implements and evaluates the efforts of the Ellensburg Business Development Authority (dba CenterFuse) to mnnect 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.r ldentify 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, r Coordinate closely with local, state and federal partners to pursue development agreements.o 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.o ldentify, 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.o Promote the stated-designated Opportunity Zones and county-wide Free Trade Zone.o Partner with local officials (city and county) on the proper structure of incentives intended to assist businesses with relocating to, or expanding within, Ellensburg.. Create and manage an annual budget.. Schedule and coordinate monthly board meetings and specialmeetings.r 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. lncluded with this application is a full position description. 2. ls this a new position fqr vour oroanization? lfso. olease desgibe why this oosition is needed. lf not. why is it a necessarv for thi$ fund to continue to suppqrt this oosition. Staffing for CenterFuse, Ellensburg's Business Development Authority (EBDA), has transitioned over time. 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 lnterlocalAgreement 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, offi@ support and the like. CenterFuse hired their own part-time employee in December 2O2O. 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 workforc,e and virtual meeting platforms become more mainstream. Ellensburg is geographically idealfor such businesses as we are centrally located at the intersection of major interstates (l-90 and l-82), have a youthful, educated workforce, low-cost utilities, commute alternatives (e.9. bike, walk, fare-free transit), vacant developable land and a welcoming community. 3. VVill vour oroanization be caoable of supoortino this position in the future without suDport from this fund? Please describe vour plan and,include taroet dates for imolementation and . lf no olan is currentlv in olace an no olans are beino made. please explain whv. ln 2O17 , the board and staff created a strategic plan for CenterFuse. This 2017 strategic pfan is being reviewed and updatedin2021. 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 foruard that provides for financial sustainability. The 2Q22 wotplan is included in this application (question #5 response) and describes how we will assess our organizational construct, staffing and financials . Our 2O22workplan 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. \Mllthis position serve the needs and/or interests of multiole iurisdictions and/or oroanizations? 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 hikinglbiking trails, Yakima River excursions, huntingffishing and the like. Too, we work closely with regional business associations and services such as the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, Ellensburg Downtown Association, Cle 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.. \Mtqt qoals and deliverables have vou set for this position? How will vou measqlg success? We are just completing our 2022 CenlerFuse 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. GOAL OBJECTIVES DESIRED OUTCOME Bring businesses to Ellensburg > Assist businesses and industries that align with Ellensburg's community values and that provide high wage jobs in finding appropriate development sites and other assets. The capital resources we acquire and/or manage provide a consistent revenue stream for CenterFuse and/or provide a service for future and growing businesses GOAL OBJECTIVES DESIRED OUTCOME > Promote opportunities in the region to targeted businesses and industries. 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 ) Add depth and breadth to the board membership in the areas of diversity, skill set, and available network) ldentify and pursue staffing needs, now and in the future) Ensure CenterFuse is operating under an organizational construct that supports our mission and sustained growth The data derived from analytic resources was used to update the content, structure and use of web- based assets, and we now consistently message our capabilities and successes Develop marketing content and materials that clearly articulate the mission and vision of CenterFuse and that highlight the benefits of doing business in Ellensburg ) Use focus group data to create targeted messaging to reach and respond to current business prospects > Market to and attract companies that will diversify and build the local/regional economy) Promote CenterFuse by using the suite of traditional and electronic marketing tools available to the community The knowledge and information gained from the feasibility studies for broadband, recycle market development, and the airport management strategic plan improve our competitive advantage. Our brand, image is myth-free Facilitate connections and discussions between public and private stakeholders that spark economic growth and reduce barriers to investment and development in Ellensburg. > Continue to collaborate with business, non-profits, and government in meaningful and productive ways focused on business recruitment) Encourage property improvements and revitalization and promote development of businesses and industries that are committed to enhancing local environmental quality and historic preservation ) Encourage expansion and diversification of the tax base > Cooperate with businesses, non- profits, educational institutions, and govemment to demonstrate our commitment to pursue what businesses need, e.9., high-speed i nternet, workforce development Relationships with partners and resources businesses need and request are easily accessible so they can grow and thrive 6, lndicate if the orooosed oosition is consistent with the following apolicable state. regional and local plans and oriorities for economic development. Please include the oertinent sectiqng of the resoective olan(s) as iustification. Please explain in detail how this oosition is compatible with the olan(s): OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED Overall Economic Development Plan - Officially Adopted . City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan2020 Amended by City Council, ordinance #4869, January 19,2021 The Economic Development Chapter features. Information about the localeconomy, 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 Executive 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 finalform with board approval anticipated at the December 8,2021meeting. 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 (Septembe r 20211. 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 ED4) 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, Gommunlty Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Ofilcially adopted Gommunlty Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Officially Adopted o CenterFuse Strategic Work Plan - board reviewed November 10,2021; adoption with minor edits November 10, 2O21tor work in 2022. CenterFuse's Executive Director position is responsible for carrying out the CenterFuse Work Plan as described below: fSissi*rr 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. Statement of Purpose We seek to diversify and strengthen our economy by increasing high wage employment opportunities. \lirs ilr lt CenterFuse sparks economic activity leading to a vibrant and prosperous localeconomy that values Ellensburg's history and natural beauty. i lt i*t;ig;lt: s 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 Custorners & Stakeholders 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: CWtJ City of Ellensburg (government org.) Kittitas County (govemment org.) Kittitas County Chamber Ellensburg Downtown Association Ellensburg School District $tra{egy 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. Gcals 9OAL 1: Brino businesses to Ellensburo. 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. Extemal outreach: CenterFuse identifies businesses or business sectors and then targets them with direct outreach. GOAL 2: Continue to improve -an4 evolve oulorqanization's struclure and aliq.ntEent to ensure the lono-term sustainabilitv of CenterFuse and the efficient'gxecution of our mission. Since its inception, CenterFuse's organizational operations have appeared in various fonns - fully supported staff to professional services contract to city part-time staff to part-time GenterFuse staff - all the while overseen by a volunteer board. The organizational construct has remained the same - a non-profit (501cO) 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 'fit'for CenterFuse moving fonnrard, 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. GOAL 3: Develop ma4<etino content and materials that clearlv articulate the mission and vision of CenterFuse and that hiohlight the benefits of doino business in Fllensburg. This is key and criticalto 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 (Apn|2O21) 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 between oublic and orivate stakeholders that gpark economic growth gld reduce barriers to investment and development in Ellensburo. 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. OTHER 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 work connected with the study update is began fourth quafier 2021. 7. How will this oosition meet the economic,development ooals of the Countv and reoion? According to a 2016 report by the Employment Security Department (ESD); 39% of Kittitas 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 ancl Wage Data from 2016 states that service and retail trade jobs account for 30.20lo 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 tuture. A recent ESD/CenterFuse project provided additional information about employment in Kittitas County. Between 2015 and 202A, business growth was nominal (2o/o) as was the change in number of employees (less than 5%). However, the good news is the average wage paid increased by over 23o/o. The top employer is govemment (which includes Kittitas Valley Hospital) with over 4,000 employees, followed by accommodations and food services (2,153) and retailtrade (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 naw businesses and industries to maintain a strong and diverse jobs and wage baseo New website to include cunent business climate, quality of life, demographics, and searchable database of available land and buildings. Social media strategieso 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 assistan@ on projects that forward economic developmenl in Kittitas County.o 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 o 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 baniers 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 incomeo E-G4: Encourage economic growth while protecting the rural character of the County - CenterFuse willfocus on jobs with low impact to county resources and land impact " E-G6: 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.o 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 fequently attends Airport Advisory meetings and offers 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. lntegrate 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 worKorce 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 anv research vour oroanization has conducted which shows the need for this position. PleFse include the data upon".which vour 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 lnstitute 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 areag but also adjacent urban centers 3. Rural economic development should address and hamess the efficient spatial distribution of economic activity rather than attempt to replicate urban economies 4. A single national rural policy is unlikely to be meaningtul and successful 5. Each community should bear responsibility for its economic success, not the federal govemment 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 lnvest 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 pQect objectives are to: ldentify the primary and secondary fac{ors 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 late2021, 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. ln 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 Plan2017 chapter on Economic Development, Eflensburg's employment target lor 2017-2A37 is the addition of almost 7,000 jobs. Overall countywide employment is projected to annually grow an average of 2%; with lQo/o 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 gpes 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 high wage jobs for people in Ellensburg. Submit the orlglnal application to: Kittltas County Department of Public Works 411 N. Ruby, Suite #1 Ellensburg, WA 98928 I I Appllca nt Certf lication certiflcation is herebv given that the information provided is accurale and the applicableattachments are com'p6te "riiil"ifcii iii part of the appricarion pckage. lcertifythat ,t ?r,Itclt at the time of apptication. Sponsorlng Agoncy (lf Appllcebte) l//3 la of Assoclate Economis Dcveloprnent organlzation Notification The organlzation llsbd below has rcceived notllication of this appllcafion as dernons&:atedby tha signature of the organization's repnesgnhtlve. Slgnaturu of Agcncy Reprcsentatlve Date Typed or Frinted Narro Date lt n,4 Kittitas county Dopartment of puhric works Recelpt of Application $lgnature of Kittitas County DPttU DateReprosentative of Typed or Printod Name KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DISTRESSED COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION DUE DATES FY 2022 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Application for Economic Development OfiicePersonnel: Applicants are invited to appear at the COG meeting when the project's criteria is reviewed APPLICATIONS DUE COG MEETING DATES 2022 Applicatign due Date COG Meetingg November 19,2021 .........December 20Zl COG Meeting **Funding available January 1 , Z0Zz Exhibit 6 Proposal 21-06 lil.:Ll[:lVl-l) rilit[Jl?0?]! rtV Comprehensfye Pian Amendment Proposa, f'l\t"l Community Development Deparbment 501N,Anderso4EllensburgWA98926 (los)962-7239(Building) (sDs)962-72s1(Ptanning) Application Name: Economic Development Chapter Update Docket #. 2't-06 OFFICE USE ONIY OFFICE USE ONIY Date Applicatlon Received:.iune 2B 2il21 Received by:Kl f(51 I t-. i'J 5iA{; l{nTT Applicant: Name: CenterFuse Daytime Phone: 509.955.3880 Mailing Address:110 W 6rh v238 Fax Number: na City/State/Zip: EllensburgMA/98926 Signature: Professional License No: na E-mail: d .com Agent/Consultant/Attorney: (mandatory if primary contact is different from applicant) Name: Daytime phone: Mailing Address: Fax Number: City|State/Zip: E+nail: Signature Please provide a statement in the spoce provided belorv or on an attached sheet as nceded for the suggested change(sf to the comprehensivc plan with regards to the relevant criteria listed below: r Detailed statement of the proposal and reason for the amendment including proposed language for amendmen! r 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; o How the change would be compliant with the Growth Management Ac! r How the change would be compliant with the Countpride Planning Policies; and o How functional plans (e.g. subarea plans, utility plans) and capital improvement programs (e.g. transportation improvement program) support the change. SEE ATTACHED SHEET W]TH ANSWERS TO OUESTIONS tlF:Vi:l.ll PA-l6 40 @cENTERFUsE June 28,2021 Please provide a staternent in the space provided below or on an attached sheet as needed for the sugested change(s) to the comprehensive plan with regards to the relevant criteria listed below: ' Detailed statement of the prqposal and reason for the,a{g.endment includingproposed language fbr amendment: CenterFuse is Ellensburgts Business Development Authority providing expertise and assistance for businesses to start, grow and thrive in Ellensburg. As such, we iue proposing an update to the Economic Development chapter of the 2017 Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan. The key reasons for the update are: COVID-I9 pagdemic. The COVID-I9 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 languap to the chapter speaking to the economic impacts of the pandemic and dre resiliency of our community in the context of what happened with COVID-l9 and how that impacts business development into the future. Elevating the importaace of broadbapd. The International Economic Development Council $EDq states what businesses are looking for mostwhen siting a facility is infrastructure and workforce. Included in the inftastructure c^tegory 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 infrastruchrre chapter. Industry and employment data. Currantly the data in this chapter is outdated. With our population $owth of 3.37% Q020 data) and continued increase in intra-state mobility (over 570 into Kittitas County), it is imperative to have current, accurate data. Goal statemjnts. Many of tl're goals are great, some in process or accomplished, and an effort around updating and maybe some eliminated or added. Economic forrecast. The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics produces an econornic forecast. The information contained in this forecast, its relationship to Washington State and Ellensburg would be beneficial to add to this chapter. Reimaging city properties. The city owns various properties. One such property, the Prospect Building/Ellensburg Incubator, was most recentty, up untilJune 2\Zl,managed by CenterFuse. CenterFuse facilitated the discussion with Ellensbury City Council to sell the building and dedicate the sale's proceeds to an economic development fund. CenterFuse, too, consulted with and directed 100 West 3rd Avans6, ta Ellencburg, WA 911926 a 50s.955.s8s0 r dileolor€elbnlburgcenlerlu&.com ! soe.aoo.osza * ellon8burgcentortu6e.oom Ethncbury,Eusin€'r:Devotopment $CENTERFUSE I 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'fransfer Station site. Most, but not all, of the existing site is owned by the city. The County is moving to a new location in2024. While not limited to this, the results of the recent secondary marketing study, which CenterFuse partnered on along with CWU, Kittitas County, Yakirna County and Grant County, one such re-use option might be a Resource Recovery Park. A Resource Recovery Park is a nerv devel<)pment in recycling that includes the co-locatiort of reuse, recycling compost processing manufacturing, and retail businesses in a central faciliw. The public can bring all their wastcs and recoverable matetials to this facility at one time. Hospiable housing environment The BERK Affordable Housing study provided baseline information about Ellensbuds housing market. But housing needs exceed supply, and there is a reluctance of existing/local builders to increase their construction and a reluctance of builders outside if Ellensburg to enter the marketplace. Housing is a cornponent 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. ' Anticipated impacts of the change. including the gepgraphic area affected and issues presented_: The impacts of the change are all positive - Better, more accurate, current and future focused info rmation about economic development. ' $fhy existing complehensive pl4n should not continue in effect or rvhy elistjng criteria no longer 4PPlv: 'Ihe information in the economic development chapter is outdated and in need of a refresh. . How the change would be compliant with the Growth Management Acr: The policy framework of the GMA determines how to accofirnodate growth. This is done through the creation of local cornprehensive 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 36.704.020 Planninggoals Q02l). The following goals ate 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 36.704.040. The followinggoals are not listed in order of priority and shall be used exclusively for the putpose of guiding the development of comprehensive plans and development regulations: (1) Urban growth. Encournp developrnent in urban areas where adequate public facilities and seryices exist or can be provided in an efficient rnannet. (2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling low- density development. 100 West 3rd Avenue, 12 Ellersburg, WA 98926 I soe.ess.sseo c dlr€clo.eellemburgcentorluae.com $ ooe.soe.Osze, 6llsnsburgcontorlus.oom Etensburg BusinoE$,Dqretopment @CENTERFUSE I (3) Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regonal 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 variery of residential densities urd housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. (5) Economic clevelopment. F.ncourlge ccorronric clcvelopme rrt tlrroughout tlre statc thrrt is cotlsistetrt u,itlt adopted conrprehensive plarrs, I)rorllotc ecorrnnric oppomunity tbr all citizerrs of this state, es1:ecially for urremployed and t'or disa<h'arrtagcd pei'sons, promorc tlre letention and expansion of existing businesses arrd recnritmerrt of new businesses, recognize rrgiorral differrcnces irrrpactirtg ccononric development opportunitics, and encourflge growth in nreas experiencirrg insufficierrt econotnic gtowth, all within tlre capacitics of tlre state's nanrral resourrcs, public sewices, and public facilities. (6) Properfy rights. Private properry shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and disc riminatory actions. (7) Permits. Applications for both state and local government pennits should be processed in a timely and fut manner to ensure predictability. (8) Natural resource industries. A{aintain and enhance nahrral resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fisheries industries. Encour4gg the conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discouragg incompatible uses. (9) Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opporn:nities, 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 arr and water quality, and the availability of water. (11) Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordinatjon 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. IdentiS and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, urd structures, that have historical or archaeological significance. . How the change would be compliant with the Countywide Planning Policies 'I'he proposed changes not only consider ways to promote contiguous and ordedy 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 r Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan March 2016 o 2016 Kittitas Valley Event Center Master Plan o Yakima and Kittitas Countres Regional Cornprehensive Economic Development Plan September 21, 2075 Adopted bv Resolutio n 2016-014 100 West 3rd Avonuo, 12 Ellen8burg, WA 08926 Q soe.eso.ooeo r dlr€cloroellansbulgcentsrluBe.com $ soe,sOs.ooze w elle'lsburgcenlorluso.com Euensburs Busincss Devetopment SCENTERFUSE I ' Horv functiond Flans (e.g. subarea plans. utility plans) and gapital improvement progFams (e.g. transportatro'l improvement, prog"am) sulnort the change The changes are supportive of the cities function plans forgrowth in Ellensburg and the UGA. We have learned through out202l Broadband Feasibility Study that business recruibnent hinges on the known availability, access, reliability, and affordability ofbroadbattdathome and atwork. The city, too, sees broadband as a priority. By improving our ability to artract family wage jobs to Ellensburg we can continue to improve the quality of life for all who live, wodq and play in Ellensburg. 100 Watt 3rd Avcnu6, 12 Ellcnsburg, WA 98926 I ooe.ess.ooeo . dlr*loroell.nsburgcentortusg.com Q ooe.soo.olze r ellansburgooniorlus.com Htenebury,susidess:Dovetopmonr @CENTERFUSE I &cENTERFUsE rl5 E 4rh Avenue, Suitc er8 0 sog.goa,zilo Ellensburg, WA 98926 O SOg.gOz.rSOO r ellensburgcenlorluse@gmail.com F ellensburgcenterluse.com POSITION DESCRIPTION Executive Director JobSummary The Executive Director position provides professional staff support to the Ellensburg Business Development Authority, dba CenterFuse, in order to promote local economic development. WorftAssignment The position reports to the chalr of CenterFuse, and guides and supports the wo* of the board comrnittees. The position is a liaison tothe City of Ellensburg Department of Community Development. Worklng Guidelines This position works in accordance with the bylaws of the Ellensburg Business Development Authority, and city, state and federal regulations for ethi6, open public meetings, and financial management. Requirad Quallf lcationsr Bachelor's degree o Familiarity with state regulations governinB the operations of public boards and commlssions.r Five years of experience in managing and leading boards of appointed officials and associated initiatives. r Excellent analytical, writing research, speaking, and interpersonal skills.o Excellent presentation skills. r Experience with basic graphic design and layout.o Cornpetency with the Microsoft Offtce suite software. Prcferred Qua lif lcatlonsr Bachelo/s or Master's degree in disciplines related to business/economics, marketing or public administration I Experience with public process related to growth management, SEPA real estate and land use.o Experience managing or working with boards, councils, and publicly elected and appointed officials. o Ability to conduct and communicate complex principles and practices of program development and administration; emnomic analysis techniques related to market, feasibility, and impact studies. Ellensburg Buslness Devetopme " Q)cENTERFUSE I Competencies Accountablllty/Dependablllty: accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standard$ deadlines and work sdredules. Judgmcnt Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action. Teatmvot*: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support. Adepabllity/Flexlbility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; re@vers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives. Commitment to lncluslon and Dlvcrclty: 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. lt is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of remaining at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time. Requircd Job Duties Boord Operatons: r Prepare and manage the EBDA budget; assure financial accountability and approprlate record-keeping and lnternal controls. Prepare monthly financials and review with Board Treasurer. Work with the board to create and implement strategic plans and work plans. Organize monthly board meetings and, as needed, committee meetings. Manage board contracts and projects. ldentifu and execute opportunities to generate board resources. I a t a o 45% Business Development r Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit businessr Organize welcome meetings for prospects to acquaint them with space, community resources and leaders and other opportunities. 35% Policy Developmento ldentifo opportunities to strengthen City and County policy support for business recruitmento Coordinate with the City Dept of Community Development to stay abreast of policy ent related to economic LO% Property Management o Manage the Ellensburg Business lncubator: liaison with clients and manage lease agreements, alert the City to facility needs. r Oversee Airport business park: develop and administer service contracts with professional service providers, and lease agreements with tenants. 1004 llS E4th Avenue,Suitezr8 O SOg.gOe.fteg Ellensburg, WA 989?6 O lOg.SOf.ZSgO . ellensburgcenterluse@gmail.com . ellonsburgc€nterfuso.com Ellensburg Eusiness Developmenl @.ENTERFU'E I