HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of Support and Skatepark Presentation UKCFebruary 2!,2023
Senator Judy Warnick
Representative Tom Dent
Representative Alex Ybarra
RE: Cle Elum Skatepark Project Letter of Support
Dear Sen. Warnick, Rep. Dent, and Rep. Ybarra:
The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners is proud to support the funding request for the Cle
Elum Skatepark submitted by the Rotary Club of Upper Kittitas County. The existing park,
originally built in the 1990s, is heavily used by youth and adults alike from across the Upper
County and tourists visiting the area. Unfortunately, the structures are all above ground, made
of metal and wood, and need replacement.
Through the dedicated efforts of Rotary and the Cle Elum Skatepark Committee, $285,000 has
already been raised through community fundraising over the past year - enough to fund phase
L of the project. The funding from the capital budget will allow Phases 1 and 2 to be
constructed simultaneously resulting in cost savings and this much needed recreation facility to
open sooner.
This project will provide regional benefit as it is the only skatepark between North Bend and
Ellensburg. ln addition to skateboarding, the facility can be used for scooters, bikes, inline
skates, and more, allowing it to be used by a wider range of ages and abilities.
Upper Kittitas County is an underserved community with low-income families and few outdoor
sports facilities. The proposed skatepark is directly connected via a paved shared use path to
the local school district campus, serving the children of Cle Elum, Roslyn, South Cle Elum,
Suncadia, Ronald, and other unincorporated areas. lt is accessible by ADA sidewalks, pathways,
and by the Kittitas County Connector, the only local public transportation, a free service with a
stop at the park.
We encourage you to support this project with state funds and help provide our kids a safe and
supportive place to recreate.
Sincerely,
Cory Wright
Chairman
Brett Wachsmith
Vice Chair
Laura Osiadacz
Commissioner
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qWe llee>YavQer!We submitted a Capital BudgetRequest, which will allow us tocomplete the skatepark project in2023!To bolster our chances of successwe want to show the project's widereaching community support.We request a letter of support todemonstrate your support of thisg reat project!
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