HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2023-023BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTIoN No: 2\&-UAA
APPROVING THE 2023 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH KITTITAS
COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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 2023 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement Program
Agreement with Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce has been executed by said
entity with funding available January 1,2023; and
NOW' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
hereby approves the attached 2023 Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Infrastructure Improvement
Program Agreement with Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
ADOPTED this 7th day of February 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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This Contract, dated kAMnAWfi , 2023 is made and entered into by and
betweenKlTTlTAscoUNT@divisionoftheStateofWashington,and
KITTITAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ("Funding Recipient").
2023 DISTRESSED COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITTITAS COUNTY AND KITTITAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
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 othenruise 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 ninety-two thousand dollars
($92,000.00).
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.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. Quarter 2 ending date. 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 funding withheld on the fifteenth (15th) day followins
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 nce bv Fundinq Recioient.
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.
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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.
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.
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-lndemnitv. 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
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a Any breach of or default under this Agreement by Funding Recipient.
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.
Wth 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.
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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
property 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 otherwise 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
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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. lf any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other terms, conditions
or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or
application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared
severable.
h. The exclusive venue for any action brought to enforce this Agreement or any of its
terms shall be in Kittitas County, State of Washington.
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Kittitas County
Depnrtment of Public Works 2023 Application Round
DrsrnnssED Cornrv Sanns AND Usn Tax Appr-,rcATroN FoR
EcoNoMIC DnvnT,OPMENT OFFICE PERSONNEL
The Distressed County Sales and Use Tax supports improvements to infrsstructure systems thrt foster
economic development in Kittitrs County ns well as providing funding for personnel in economic
development offices. The goal is to create economic opportunity through locrl investment
APPLICANT INT'ORMATION
Applicant:
ContactName:
Address:
City:
Telephone:
E-nail Address:
OfficeLocation:
Jurisdiction:
X'unds Request:
APPLICATION TIIRE SHOLD S
Appllcant Requlremenfi
Check-ofr:
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Amy McGuffin
609 N Main Sfreet
Ellensburg WAZiP:
509-925-2002 F',AX:
am v@lcittitascount vch amber. com
Cle Elum and Ellensbwg
Elle,nsburg
$192,000.00
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1. The request ls to provide funding for personnel ln an economic development office ln Kittitas County.
E 2, Distressed County funds are not being substituted for other funds that are already secured.
3. Applicant has submitted only one application thls round.
4. The locaUregiond economic development organization has been informed of this requesL
PROJECT BUDGET
Funding Sources
Distressed County tr'unds Requested:
$192,000
*0ther Funding Sources;
(Please list)
Federal:
State: Department of Commerce
Local Government:
City of Ellensburg - Tourism
City of Kittitas - Economic Development/Events
Kittitas County - Tourism
Private: Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Other: Shoemakerts Foundation
Suncadia Community Enhancement
Department of Commerce - Business Ilev.
Amounts
$192,000 No
$75,000.00 Yes
Is F'unding Secured
Yes or No?
$
$40,000.00 Yes
$272,583.83
$1o,ooo.0o
$3931861.65
$25,000.00
$lo,ooo.oo
$1o,oo0.oo
No
No
No
No
No
No
$192,000.00
Project Total:
**Distressed County Fund Matching Ratio:
*Note: You must include documentationfor all otherfunding sources listed (i.e. grant requests, award letter
notifi cations, legislative reso lations, etc.).
**Note' Your Disilessed County Fund matching ratio must be at least or greater than 10ol in order to
quaffiforfandins consideration, The COG will not consider any reqaests which do notprovide at least
10% matchingfundsfrom a local sourca
PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. Request Description: Please describe the work this position will perform. Include a job
description and any other pertinent information.
Essentially, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce (ADO) is funding 3 positions with the funding
requested. These are the same positions we have requested in 2021: Economic Advancement, Certified
Advisor SBDC and Associate Business Development Coordinator. KCCC has recognized the
importance of small business retention, especially sole proprietor businesses, which the work is
completed by the Certified Advisor through SBDC. Going into 2023, we are putting more
responsibilities to the Associate Business Development Coordinator to be assisting in workforce training
and business technical assistance administration with new and existing businesses in Kittitas County.
Economic Advancement position will be split betrueen three existing positions in the Chamber; (1) Cle
Elum and surrounding areas (1) Ellensburg and surrounding areas (l) recruitment and assisting business
relocation to the county. They will perfonn public relations tasks, including physical and digital press
releases, press conferences when needed, and social media. They will monitor the county's
actions/policies pertaining to Economic Development. Additionally, the positions will pivot to the
county strategic plan by, T.I.P Strategies and their suggested planning for the region and the following
addition items: overseeing outreach to existing businesses, communicate regularly with our elected
offrcials, and drive objectives towards relocation or recruitrnent of new businesses. Priorities will be
formed with these positions parallel to the County's Regional Economic Development plan. These job
descriptions are affached with the application.
2. Is this a new position for your organization? If so, please describe why this position is needed. If
not, why is it a necessary for this fund to continue to support this position? No. Continuing the
firnding for these positions will accelerate the implementation planning from the county's T.I.P strategy
planning. Staffmembers in these positions are familiar with the demands of the position and are familiar
with the communities' goals, With the continued growth of the county we will stay ahead of growth and
provide the needed selices to both new and existing businesses. With the success of the SBDC program
in Kittitas County we will be able to provide resources throughout the county, serving mainstream and
underserued business owners. The expertise of the Economic Advancernent employees will be able to
assist and advocate business during permitting and startup. The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
provides diversity by serving many different industries throughout the entire Kittitas County, providing
appealing assets to many different industries that are looking for access to major interstates, educated
workforce, lower-costs of utilities and rent, commute options and healthy lifestyles. During the process
of the regional efforts through the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County, the Kittitas County Chamber
will be developing a five-year regional economic strength and resiliency initiative beginning in January
2023. Although our county has a strong economic base, we face well-known, persisting macro
challenges that stand in the way of our local businesses and/amilies thriving:
r Employers struggle to find talent; workers don't have the right skills for or knowledge of
avail able opportunities
r Inadequate workforce housing and childcare capacity negatively impacts workers and businesses
alike
r Government financial and regulatory burdens and unopposed anti-business rhetoric stifle
investment
These longstanding challenges are further complicated by the evolving impacts of the receding
pandemic, evolution in workplace styles, supply ehain disruptions, steep inflation and more.
3. \ilill your organization be cnpable of supporting this position in the future without support from
this fund? Please describe your plan and include target dates for implementation and completion.
If no plan is currently in place and/or no plans are being madeo please explain why. The work being
accomplished through the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is a service to the county and the
partner$ involved. These funds provided through distressed funds are a source in order to continue the
efforts in economic development providing tools, programs and initiatives to further the competitiveness
of the county. The public/private partnership is needed in order to support these positions. The
completion of the strategic plan will provide roles and target dates for implementation and completion.
This plan will include role definitions and provide clear action to practitioners, such as the Kittitas
County Chamber. Regionally we will work together with all stakeholders and partners including
govemment agencies, economic development groups, downtown associations, tribe and land use and
environment agencies. In response to key challenges impacting Kittitas County, the Kittitas County
Chamber will pull together as a region and proactively move to where the "puck will be" - not where it
has been.
We believe that the Kittitas County Chamber is an organization to catalyze and lead its implementation
in collaboration with essential private and public sector partners. With this Regional Economic Strength
and Resiliency initiative we will provide a five-year self-sufficiency plan to include diverse funding
opportunities, including potential public funding grants.
The Kittitas County Chamber frequently provides value to the region in collaboration with partners;
examples include
o Pandemic programs - the Charnber provided programs and resources (e.g. Business Toolkit,
Webinar series, Mini-Grant program) in support of recovery efforts in Kittitas County; these were
scaled across the region and the state.
o Professional Development programs - the Chamber has been a leading organization providing
networkingo trainings, and programs to help support businesses owners and employees.
4. Will this position serve the needs and/or interests of multiple jurisdictions and/or organizations?
Please explain in detail. Yes. The Kittitas County Charnber of Commerce serves both the private and
public stakeholders from Vantage to Snoqualmie Passl and throughout the state. Along with serving the
needs and/or interests locally these positions will also serve on committees, state boards, leading business
association and affiliations with influencers throughout the state and country.
The Kittitas County Chamber's five year- strategic initiative will have guiding principles to help serve
the Kittitas Valley region. Data driven, the Chamber will maintain an information hub that will enable
the Chamber and its partners to identiff and respond effectively to opportunities and challenges.
Collaboration, engage and collaborate with partners across Kittitas County; when we collaborate in our
economic development activities, we are stronger and more competitive. Creative approaches, the
Chamber will seek out local and national best practices, convene key local partners, and catalpe creative
economic and community growth solutions. Access & opportunity, the Chamber views equality of
access and opportunity as an economic issue, and is committed to connecting economically challenged
areas and population segments to capital,'oopen doors" and other opporfunities. Measureable results, the
Chamber has identified performance measures and will track and report progress in a transparent fashion.
The Kittitas County Chamber has been the lead convener and catalyst for the region bringing economic
vitality and an enhanced quality of life through, workforce development, collaborative leadership and a
variety of programs designed to address the professional development, networking and other needs of
area businesses.
5. What goals and deliverables have you set for this position? How will you measure success?
Our current strategic plan has five priorities in which we are measuring to bring added value to our
members and set our organization up for long term success and growth. Our focuses are Intemal
Organization, Membership Value, Community Development, Partnerships, and Tourism. Each focus
will have a culmination of action items that have either been place based on current goals, dialogue that
has begun on certain efforts, or a need that has yet tro be clearly defined. All action items have been
identified as a value to our organization and community.
Our vision: to be the trusted community resource. Being the trusted resource means providing
relevant business support, encouraging innovative entrepreneurs, and welcome opportunity throughout
Kittitas County.
Priority l: The Chamber strives to maximize its organizational effectiveness by focusing on staff, policies
and bylaws, and financial and organizational structure.
o Continue to invest in staff through training to ensure we will have the best possible team to assist
our members and business community. Seek staff training opportunities. Staff will be cross-
trained so that a variety of people will have the skills, expertise, attitude and training to solve
challenges as they arise.
Measurables: Evaluate policy document annually. Complete policies and procedures for both staff
and board. Financial stability.
Priority 2: Deliver great value to ourmembers and business community.
o Provide training for members and businesses in areas such as emerging technology, managerial
skills, and workforce matters. Provide knowledgeable experts and relevant training opportunities
to add value to their respective businesses.
Measurables: Track training attendance. Increased haining opportunities. Increased page views on
website.
Priority 3: Support community development efforts
o Promote Kittitas County as the best place to live, work, learn and play. Promotion of the county
in a matter that reinforces the message that we have a prosperous business environment and
quality of life for everyone.
c Support business retention, recruitrnent and job-croation efforts. Advocate for and take the lead
on initiatives aimed at preparing, attracting and retaining a talented workforce.
r Create Youth Leadership programs. From youth and young professionals to senior executives,
leadership programs will provide the encouragement today and tomorrow the tools they need to
grow and impact the community; providing the reason young people will return or stay in our
communities.
Measurables: Growth of local business via new business licenseso offices opened and population.
Growth in per capita income (a macro measure of economic prosperity). Decrease in county
unemployment rate. Total grants received. Launch of youth leadership program.
Priority 4: Promote partnership. Pannerships play a key role in delivering on the long-term vision of a
strong and unified Kittitas County community. Creating parhrerships support a consolidated block of
voices to represent businesses across community lines. This single voice enables a stronger and more
effective influence on public policy and economic development across the region.
r ldentify, assess, and develop formal partnerships.
o Coordinate communications between local government and businesses.
r Identifyregional issues and set priorities.
Measurables: Nurture partnerships by maintaining and expanding formal relationships. Seek out
and participate in influential regional organizations. Work with partners on issues we will tackle
together with a common purpose. Develop a single regional issueprioritization.
Priority 5: Promote/Manage travel and tourism.
r Tourism marketing and advertising. Create a well-planned program of targeted marketing and
advertising. Ensuring a consistent visitor-directed marketing message across all channels and
platforms.
o Visitor services. Increase the quality of visitors' experience as an enjoyable and engaging
occurrence by ensuring easy access to helpful resources and easy travel throughout Kittitas
CountY.
Measurables: Development of a program for targeted marketing and advertising. Increased number
of visitors to the visitor centers. Track digital metrics of website, social media platforms, and
information requests.
*Full currenl shategic plan is available upon request.
6. Indicate if the proposed position is consistent with the following applicable stateo regional and local
plans and priorities for economic development. Please include the pertinent sections of the
respective plan(s) as justification. Please explain in detail how this position is compatible with the
plan(s):
Overall Economic Development Plan - Officially Adopted JuneAIg
The trio of positions will help to achieve the goals found in the Kittitas County comprehensive
Plan, noted in Chapter l0 on Economic Development. This will be the area in which the
proposed Director will create a timeline of goals and deliverables to be met. Specific areas will
be as follows:
r Business Retention and Expansion
o Recruitment/Relocation to the county
r Low impact to resources and land
r Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure
r Property/Land inventory at the airport
City of CIe Elum Comprehensive Plan - Officially Adopted June 2019 amended 2021
The work of Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce will continue the partnership with the
City of Cle Elum by following goals and policies found in their Comprehensive Plan
chapter on Economic Development. Specific areas will be as follows:r Attraction of Entrepreneurs or "lone-eagle" to the community.
o Business Retention and Expansion
r Micro-Specialty Manufacturing and Servicesr Local Investment Network - attracting and supporting specialty businesses
City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan - Ofricially Adopted December 2020 amended 2021
Review of the Economic Development Chapter, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
will continue the partnership with the community development department at the City of
Ellensburg to help in the following areas:
o Information about the local economy, including statistics on population,
employment, businesses, and employment sectors.
r Policies and programs that seek to he$ Ellensburg build a promising economic
future.
r Policies that provide a framework for leveraging tourism and promoting
Ellensburg as a destination.r Policies that seek to maintain a qualified workforce and promote living wage
jobs.
Community Action Plan (or other community-based plan) - Officially Adopted
Cle Elum Master Plan adopted May 20.18
The partnership with the City of Cle Elum and the Cle Elum Downtown Association; the Kittitas
County Chamber of Commerce will assist in the following goals found in the Cle Elum Master
plan in the following projects:
o Wayfinding Plan Implementation
r PennsylvaniaAvenue Infill/Redevelopment
. Gaslight District Infill/Redevelopment
r Wye Park Expansion trails connection
n Other
7, IIow will this position meet the economic development goals of the County and region?
The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce will be focusing on the following eleme'nts:
r Continue our efforts with SBDC Certified Advisor to support existing businesses in order to retain
and assist in their success and potential expansion. We will continue to offer a variety of workshops
both virtually and on location at our Business Development Center in Cle Elum.
r Continue to list resources of current demographics, business climate, quality of life and available
properties inventory for sale or lease on our website.r Continue our social media strategies.
o Continue to collaborate with CenterFusq Ellensburg Downtown Association, Cle Elum Downtown
Association, Roslyn Downtown Association, Mountains to Sound Greenway, Kittitas Conservation
Trust, Towns to Teanawayo Forterr4 City of Roslyn City council, City of Cle Elum planner and
commissions, City of Kittitas Council, City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County community
Development Offices.
r Continue to highlight and preserve historic and rural stories throughout Kittitas County through our
efforts of tourism promotion for Kittitas County, City of Ellensburg and the City of Cle Elum.
r Continue our guidance to businesses on working with local government agencies via our website.
r Continue to collaborate with HopeSource Ellensburg & Cle Elum, COAL in Ronald, and FISH to
offer assistance and support for social services such as housing, transportation, and services for our
citizens in the county.
r Develop, create and implement marketing materials (digital and traditional) to recruit new businesses
and industries to encourage growth and diverse industry offerings at competitive wage base.
. Identiff and implernent infrastructure projects ready for funding locally, state or federally.
Collaborate with partners like Kittitas Reclamation District, Ellensburg School District, WSDOT and
others.
r ' Continue to work with CWU and programs that help accelerate business management,
entrepreneurship, tourism and others.
Some of these strategies mentioned above are specifically in Chapter 10 of the Kittitas County
Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development. You will also see as a priority of the Kittitas County
Chamber of Commerce for the positions that are being requested to implement and measure success of
the following goals.
r Support the retention and expansion of existing local businesses and industries.
r Recruit new business and industries to foster a strong base ofjobs and wages.
r Protect the viability of the airport as a significant economic resource to the community.
o Encourage the full economic use of cornmercial and industrial 1ands, buildings, and infrastructure.
These same tlpes of strategies can be also found in the Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan with an
expansion of partners in the following sectors of business: industrial, transportation, agriculture, tourism,
healthcare and education.
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.
The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce recently completed an economic overview with JobsEQ,
which was referred by our colleague in Thurston County Economic Development Coalition that provided
an assessment of economics & analytics of Kittitas County. Additionally, we received assistance from
CWU College of Business to conduct (4) four focus groups to ensure our programs and efforts wero
effective in the following categories: Business assistance, retention, starfups, communications, training,
and technical/financial advising. Upon review of the Chamber's 2022 oryanizattonal goals, discussion
with members of the business community, county wide municipalities the current workload exceeds the
capacity of the current stafflisted within this application. In order for the Kittitas County Chamber to
continue to achieve measurable results, the current positions listed in the application will be moving from
30-hour work week to a 40-hour work week and recommend expanding the SBDC partrrership to focus
on administrative work.
The recommendations are based on the analysis of Kittitas County's growth in the next 10 years. From
emplo5mrent trends increasing 4.3o/oin2022 year over year while the unemployment rate decreasing.
The cost of living is 3.1% higher in Kittitas County than the U.S. Average.
These positions have their work cut out for them over the next year. Employment in Kittitas County is
projected to expand by 286 jobs. The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Arts,
Entertainment and Recreation with a +35% year-over-y€ilrate of growth. The strongest forecast by
number ofjobs over this period is expected for Accommodation and Food Services (+70 jobs),
Educational Services (+43), and Health Care and Social Assistance F42).
These positions will need to have funding support to provide rural services which will provide the ability
to reach low-income, undorserved women-owned and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Creating the door-to-door
service will help with those surrounding areas that may not be otherwise sorved. The program would still
include financial assistance, technical assistance, job training, and other services that would accomplish
the goals of this funding.
*JOBSeq Economic Overview Kittitas County, Washington - available in full by request.
NOTE: Supplemental materials, including transmittal letter, are limited to a maximum of twenty (20)
pages single sided or ten (10) pages doubled sided including all graphics. Submittals shall be l2-point
font. COG reserves the right to decline review of submittals that exceed the stipulated length or fail to
provide sufficient font size.
Submit the original application to:
Kittitas County Department of Public Works
411 N. Ruby, Suite #1
Ellensburg WA 98926
And to:
candie.leader@co.kittitas.wa.us
Ahachrvrul *
JobTitle: DirectorofEconomicAdvancement
Status: Full-Time / Salaried / Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications and tenure
Departnent: EconomicDevelopment
Reporte to: Chief Executive Officer
SUMMARY
The economic advancement director is responsible forplanning, staffing, advising and overseeing economic development
related funotions, and must coordinate with all departments relating to events and activities of the Chamber. Also
overseeing the Associated Development Organization duties of the county under the regulations of the State of
Washington Department of Commerce.
To be successful in this role, you will need a deep understanding of business growth, opportunities within Kittitas County
You will also need excellent public relations and verbal communication skills. This single position will lead or have a
high probability of recommending and implementing a course of action with our municipality partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - may include
o Establish and maintain development related relationships with consum€trs, business community, economic
development plannrng advisory boards, economic development agencies, elected offlrcials and governmental
agencies in furthering the County's economic development goals.r Meet with affected property owners in potential economic development areas to assess and coordinate the
count5/'s economic development efforts.. Collaborate with the Council of Government for the advancement of overall economic developme,nt goals
and objectives.r Meet with Main Streot progftms in Kittitas County to assess and coordinate economic development
efforts.
o Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public views of the organization's
contract obligations,. Ensure chamber website is updated, current and correct with best practices for: Business & Industry
Recruitmelrt, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce Development, Real Estate Development &
Reuse, and Small Business and Entrepreneurial Assistance information.. Adhere to contracted budgets to avoid overnrns.r Tnack key performance areas& identifr items to work on for future trends.. Updating the cost of living study, relocation guide, and other relevant marketing data sets and tools. Seiving as the point of first contact for all new business inquiries from the Department of Commerce, site
selectors, or other sources. Meet with SBDC Certified Advisor monthly to assess small business retention and expansion efforts.r Meet with Non-profit Advisor monthly to assoss non-profit and not-for-profit assistance efforts.
o Preparing and editing promotional publications to maintain favorable public views of the organization's contact
obligations.. Develop, implement, and participate in special business community events to promote business
development and vitality.. Perform public relations related tasks on behalf of Kittitas County, including physical and digital press
releases, press conferences, and social media.r Develop, implement effective resource publications to encourage new business, communicate potential
economic development areas, repofting market research and available incentives throughout Kittitas
County.
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r Attend and engage in local and state committees and/or commissions.r Assist in the Council of Govemment process. May require additional facilitation of assisting local
municipalities. Collaborate with COG for the advancement of overall economic development goals and
objectives.. Create and conduct local town halls/roundtables, as requested.. Provide industry knowledge to build public relation strategies that influence public opinion and promote
products, ideas, and services.r Attend and represent the Chamber and economic constituencies at conferences, trade shows, and other
exhibitions, as needed.. Additional requirements for developing programs may be needed. May require business pla:rs, strategic
planning, or prior authorization from CEO.
Preparing and editing organizational reports/analytics, for intemal and external audiences.. Provide a monthly economic report to the CEO, to be shared to the Board of Directors, Council of
Government and Board of County Commissioners.
i. Economic website stats, I-eads, and overall activities of the department.r Present monthly to contracted committees, specifically on campaigu website statistics and applicable
contract requirements, Annual reports may be requested as a contract obligation.
Project and budget management skills.r Coordinate and manage economic development interns forthe department.r Ensure chamber contracts are up to date and reviewed regularly; liabilities reviewed regularly; and
approved by CEO.
' Grant Writing may be required for development of department/programs. May require developing,
recommending and implementing the countyos Eoonomic Development Stratery & Work Plan.r Assist and advocate for businesses and industry during permitting efforts.r Plan, development, submit and monitor the Economic Development department's annual budget.
GOALS AND MEASTIRABLES:o Create industry specific relocation,packets - customize to our target industries and available on the website and
via email or hardcopy in a bindsr to be delivered face-to-face
o Actively engage 15 site selectors and/or companies - send them the relocation packets described for the industries
they represent
r Attend 2trade shows or prospecting trips - identifuing 5 targeted companies (suppliers or providers to local
companies) and deliver the industry specific relocation packets to them at targeted trade showso Host 6 site visits to Kittitas County from Prospective Companies - Coordinate with board committee to identifu
people to meet withthe companies and set up toursr 35 Outreach visits to companies in key industries throughout the county - prepare detailed monthly written report
on needs, opporhrnities, challenges, missing suppliers, or providers, and how KCCC can assist. Support 5 local expansion projects - Assist five of the companies visited with one or more of the following;
permitting, incentives, site selection, funding, locaVstatelnational connections
REQT]IRED KNOWLEDGE AI\D ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of community stnrcture and operations, organizations, policies, and ordinances that affect economic
development.
2. Understanding of marketing and promotion techniques.
3. Capability to perform market analysis as it relates to the potential development of a specific site.
4. Knowledge of real estate practices, rnanagement, organization, and legal practices pertaining to real property, right-
of-wag acquisition, and relocation; suvey lawsn land hansaction methods, title records, and instruments.
5. Knowledge of economic analysis techniques related to market, feasibility, and impact studies.
6. Knowledge of grant research and preparation.
7. Ability to motivate others to gain support for new business.
8. Understanding of political environments and sensitivities and the ability to function effectively within that
environment.
9. Ability to interpret pertinent legal documents, laws, and regulations.
10. Ability to cultivate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with elected officials, advisory
groups, the business community, department heads, employees, media, and general public.
11. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form to a diverse audience and to pr€,pare and analyze
technical and administrative reports, statements, and corespondence.
12. Effective organization and expression of ideas through use of oral and written communications.
13. Effective presentation of information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, or governing bodies.
14. Effective use of interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience in working with local, county, and state government agencies and elected officials.
2. Experience in public relations, including interaction with the media.
3. Ability to manage and update websites.
4. Valid Washington State Driver license and appropriate insurance at time of hire for work-related travel
DESIRABLE QTILIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES
L Experience in the following professions: community development, business, finance, marketing, advertising and
promotion, property management, or a related field.
2. Bachelor's degree in economic development. Urban planning, business administration, or a related discipline, or
five (5) years of work experience in economic development, real estate development, property management or a
similar field. The requirement may be substituted with a combination of certification tkough the Certified
Economic Developer (CEcD) progrcm and relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis.
PnYSTCAL REQUI nEN{ ENTS
1. Must be able to lili up to 25 pr:uuds
2. 'l'he enrployee is occasionally recluired to stand: rvalk, clinrb stairs. and st()op. kneel, crouch or crau'l.
1VORK EN\TIRONI\I IIN'T
o 'I-he rvork euvirollmeut clmmcleristics tlescribed here are represeutative ol'lhose thal alr employee eucounters
while perf'ormirrg the esse:rtial lunctions 01'this job.
r lncuurtrent ulust be available lbr meetiugs and otlter events afier staudard rvork hclurs.
r While perlblming the duties ol'tliis joir. llre employee is occasiorrall,"- exposed to ntoving rnechanical parts and
I'umes or airbome trrarlicles. 'fhe uoise level in the work environrneut is usually ntodetnte.
r While perfbrnring the dulies ol'this job. thc enrployee typically u,orks in an ollice environurent, Frcrlucnl travel.
under all u'eallrer aud road conditi<lns. is recluired llrrcughoul the year lbl the puqroses of'llusiuess and lnduslry
altmction arrd lhe ovelall pron'lotiou of Kittitas ('ounly.
. Persons in this classit'icatitln ll'lust, u'ith or willrout acconuuodalion, speal, aud ltear rvithin uottnal ranges.
courntunicale via telephoue. aud possess close visiort acuity sulficienl to read srnall prinl.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Kiuitas County Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and
service provider dedicated to the advocacy of small businesses and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion kreed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital stqtus, sexual
orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Employee Signature Date
Chief Executive Officer Date
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Job Title: Associate Business Development Coordinator
Status:
Hourly Range:
I)epartment:
Reports to:
Part Time / Hourly / Exempt
$15.25 - $18.50 depending on qualifications and tenure
Economic Development/Commercial Properties
Chief Executive Officer
SUMMARY
To support the Chamber's core mission of business development through the coordination of business attraction and
retention related activities, and serving as a secondary point of contact in Economic Development. Provide point of
contact for Chamber of Commerce Commercial tenants and managing of properties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AI\D RESPONSIBILITIES:r Serve as the secondary contact for the county as Associate Economic Development (ADO).
o Attend required trainings, conferences, etc.r Business Development Center (BDC) /Catalyst Liaison
o Market use of space to businesses and community groups
o Build and manage event/meeting calendar
o Market events to the community
o Work in collaboration with the BDC Committee
o Prepare/organize space based on needsr Assist out-of-county businesses seeking to relocate to the county.
o Meet with and assistbusinesses from out of the county.
o Arrange sight visits; working with other economic development contacts.
o Serve as "property expert" for the Chamber. Manage and update KCCC's properly data base under the
supervision of Chief Executive Officer. Update building and site availability on a monthly basis
internally for KCCC's website and extemally with state Department of Commerce. Scrub property
information annually for accuracy and designated featured properties quarterly.
r Track available economic developmenVtourism grants and opportunities:
o Oppornrnity Zoning
o .09 Funding County
o Yakima County's Development Association Partnership'oEnterprise Challenge"
o Aid in the produotion of a semi-annual newsletter. This includes gathering pertinent information, drafting and
formatting articles, and disseminating to the appropriate industry list.r Participate in various external and intemal meetings and events that require KCCC staffsupport and involvement.
This may include Chamber functions, CenterFuse meeting and otherpossible functions.
r Grow membership at a rate consistent with the goals and objectives of the Chamber's budget tluough outreach
and constant contact in order to anticipate and address the needs of curent and future membership.
MINIMI]M REQTIIREMENTS
1. Outgoing personality who enjoys people
2. Writing, reading, and analytical skills
3. Public relations and marketing experience
4. Some data entry skills, competence witb office manage,lnent software
5. Technically sawy (ability to use online resources forresearch)
6. Strong customer service attitude
7. Organizational skills and attention to detail
PH YSTCAL RBQ rirREN{ENTS
L Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
2. The employee is occasionally required to staud; u,alk, cliurb stairs, and sloop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Advanced rvriting, reading, arithrnetic and analytical skills required.
2. High school diploma/equivalent required.
3. hrternetcourrnunication skills.
4. Stroug custolner service skills lequircd in order to cornlilunicate ef'fectively with all levels of nanageurenl,
business and governureut offices/
5. Excellent organizational, atfention to detail, lbllorv tlrrough and problenr-solr,ing skills required.
6. Experience in plarrrring special erents/uteetings.
7. Must have reliable hansportation.
8. Other duties as assigred.
N{INIMUI\,I EDTICA'I'ION
c Bachelor's degree u'ith significant course$ork in lrusiuess adnrinistlatiou. econonrics. :uarkeling or public
relations,
. Reler.anl u'ork experiettce itt derreloprnent autlrorily. chanrber of con:mer"ce, business developrneut or lesearch.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
. The work euviromrenl clraracleristics described hcre are representative of those that an employee ellcounters
while pert'onning tire essential functious of this job.
o While perfonnirtg the duties of this job, the enrployee is occasioually exposed to n:oving mechanical parts and
l'utnes ot'airbonte particles. The noise let'el in the work environnrent is usually moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and
service provider dedicated to the advocacy ofsmall businesses and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status,
sexual orienlation, or military stutus, in any of its activities or operatiow,
Employee Signature Date
Chief Executive Offrcer Date
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Employment Trends
As of 2022Q1, total employment for Kittitas County, Washington was 16,876 (based on a fourquarter moving
average). Over the year ending 2022Q1, employment lncreased 4.3%in the region,
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The unemployment rate for Kittitas County, Washington was 5.8% as of August 2022. The reglonal unemployment
rate was higher than the national rate of 3.8%. One year earlier, ln August 2021, the unemployment rate in Klttltas
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average wages were 566,537 in the nation as of 2022Q1.
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and salaries, the result is a measure of relative purchasing power. The cost of living is3,Lo/o higher in Kittitas County,
Washington than the U.S. average.
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The largest sector in Kittitas County, Washington is Educationalservlces, employlng 2,535 workers. The next-largest
sectors in the region are Accommodation and Food Services 12,370 workers) and RetallTrade (1,984). High locatlon
quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in whlch a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national
average. The sectors with the largest LQs ln the region are Agriculture, Forestry Fishing and Hunting (LQ = 5.51),
Utilities (4.40l,, and Educatio nal Services (1.88).
Total Workers for Kittitas County, Washington by lndustry
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Sectors in Kittitas County, Washington with the highest average wages per worker are Management of Companles
and Enterprises {$85,102}, Finance and lnsurance ($80,280), and Construction {$69,099). Reglonalsectors with the
best job growth (or most moderateJob losses) over the last 5 years are Constructlon (+331jobs), Educational Services
l+1971, and RetailTrade (+127).
Over the nelt 1 year, employment in Kittitas County, Washlngton is proJected to expand by 286 jobs. The fastest
growing sector in the region is expected to be Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation with a +3.5% year-over-year rate
of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this perlod is expected for Accommodation and Food
Services (+70 jobs|, Educational Services (+43|, and Health Care and Social Assistance {+42).
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Applicant Certification
Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable attachments are
complete and included as part of the application package.
I certiff that application thresholds are met at the time of application.
lo-01.'72-
Signattire of Date
Sponsoring Agency
(If Applicable)
Signature of Agency Representative Date
Typed or Printed Name Date
Associate Economic Development Organization Notilication
The organization listed below has received notification of this application as demonstrated by the
signature of the organization's representative.
furwaEo*nw
Name of Organization
Signature of Representative Date
Kittitas County Department of Public Works Receipt of Application
Signature of Kittitas County DPW Representative Date
Typed or Printed Name
KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DISTRESSED COI.JNTY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION DUE DATES
Fv 2023
Distressed County Sales and Use Tax Application for Economic Development Office Personnel:
Applicants are invited to appear at the COG meeting when the project's criteria is reviewed.
APPLICATIONS DUE COG MEETING DATES
2023 Application due Date COG Applic+nt Ergsentation Meetins
October 7r2022...,..........................................,.....October 19, 2022 COG Meeting
*+Funding available January 1,2023