HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 8.1 Resolution for CERB ApplicationKITTITAS COUNTY
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT
CONSENT AGENDA DATE: August 1st, 2023
TOPIC: CERB Grant Application
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a resolution to allow application for a CERB
Grant
LEAD STAFF:
David D. Ohl
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution to allow application for a CERB Grant.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
- Bowers Field, working with JUB has developed a Market Feasability Study for
the airport land.
- The study will design a roadmap for the County and the BoCC to realize the
potential of the surrounding land at the airport, particularly in the business park.
- The feasibility study will cost $236,000, so applying for the CERB grant will aid
in offsetting the cost of the study.
BACKGROUND:
The airport director, working with JUB and their contracted economist have developed a
plan to execute a market feasibility study to outline the potential of economic
development on vacant airport property. The study will give the BoCC and the airport
director a executable plan to begin realizing the potential for business development and
further revenue at the airport.
DISCUSSION:
JUB has developed a scope of work showing what the market study will encompass. The
study will cost $236,000 so finding outside funding sources was essential. Applying for
the CERB grant could gain the airport up to $75,000 towards offsetting the cost of the
report.
The BoCC has already approved a 20% match at the Airport Study Session on June 12th,
2023. The market study will cover a topographic survey, public involvement,
economic/market feasibility, environmental review, conceptual site plan and
utility/infrastructure analysis.
The proposed resolution will allow for the airport director to submit a CERB application
to seek $75,000 towards the study to aid in the funding of the project.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The CERB Grant, if awarded, will gain $75,000 towards funding the market study. The
market study could result in high fiscal rewards if the information is executed to aid in
the economic development at the airport.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Bowers Business Park Feasibility Study
Attachment 2: Market Study Scope of Work