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2/21/2023
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Commissioners' Agenda
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Presentation from Upper County Rotary on the Skate Park Revitalization Project and Request for a Letter of Support
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February 21, 2023 <br /> <br />Senator Judy Warnick <br />Representative Tom Dent <br />Representative Alex Ybarra <br /> <br />RE: Cle Elum Skatepark Project Letter of Support <br /> <br />Dear Sen. Warnick, Rep. Dent, and Rep. Ybarra: <br /> <br />The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners is proud to support the funding request for the Cle <br />Elum Skatepark submitted by the Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County. The existing park, <br />originally built in the 1990s, is heavily used by youth and adults alike from across the Upper <br />County and tourists visiting the area. Unfortunately, the structures are all above ground, made <br />of metal and wood, and need replacement. <br /> <br />Through the dedicated efforts of Rotary and the Cle Elum Skatepark Committee, $285,000 has <br />already been raised through community fundraising over the past year – enough to fund Phase <br />1 of the project. The funding from the capital budget will allow Phases 1 and 2 to be <br />constructed simultaneously resulting in cost savings and this much needed recreation facility to <br />open sooner. <br /> <br />This project will provide regional benefit as it is the only skatepark between North Bend and <br />Ellensburg. In addition to skateboarding, the facility can be used for scooters, bikes, inline <br />skates, and more, allowing it to be used by a wider range of ages and abilities. <br /> <br />Upper Kittitas County is an underserved community with low-income families and few outdoor <br />sports facilities. The proposed skatepark is directly connected via a paved shared use path to <br />the local school district campus, serving the children of Cle Elum, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, <br />Suncadia, Ronald, and other unincorporated areas. It is accessible by ADA sidewalks, pathways, <br />and by the Kittitas County Connector, the only local public transportation, a free service with a <br />stop at the park. <br /> <br />We encourage you to support this project with state funds and help provide our kids a safe and <br />supportive place to recreate. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />________________________ ________________________ ________________________ <br />Cory Wright Brett Wachsmith Laura Osiadacz <br />Chairman Vice Chair Commissioner
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