HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026- Resolution 2027 Law and Justice GrantsBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AWARDING FUNDING FOR GRANTS PURSUANT TO LAW
AND JUSTICE COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPENDING OF 1/10T"
OF 1% SALES TAX RESERVES
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Law and Justice Council met at their regularly
scheduled meeting on September 16, 2026, and voted unanimously to approve the below
described funding recommendations; and
WHEREAS: These expenditures shall be made from the 1/10`h of 1% sales tax reserve
account established by the Board of County Commissioners for spending on special
projects to foster cooperation, sharing of resources and enhancement of criminal justice
projects within Kittitas County; and
WHEREAS: Funding is to be made available January 1, 2027, upon approval of this
resolution unless indicated as urgent which will be available upon approval; and
WHEREAS: The amount recommended for award for 2027 grants is approximately
$91,500 and
WHEREAS: Estimated balance in the grant funds at year end is approximately
$404,711 after 2027 Grant obligations and maintaining $100,000 in reserve for the Range
Project, and
WHEREAS: The grants described below are recommended for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopts the following funding recommendations as made by the
Kittitas County Law and Justice Council and these expenditures shall be made from the
IAOn' of 1% sales tax reserve account.
27-02
Kittitas County Corrections Center
Updated Defensive Tactics Training Tool $6,619.56
(Defensive tactics tools)
27-04
Neil Musser — Ellensburg School District $12,000.00
NASRO 2027 School Safety Conference
(Cost of attendance at national conference for 3 people)
27-06
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office $5,000.00
Law Enforcement Casualty Care
(specialized medical simulation equipment)
27-07
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office $7,875.00
Brown Recluse H47 Pole Camera Acquisition
(Pole camera)
27-08
Court Advocates for Children for Kittitas County (CASA) $10,000.00
CASA Program Training and Support
(Training, curriculum, fingerprint background checks, case management and training tracking
system, identification badges, professional materials, computer equipment)
27-12
Ellensburg Police Department $50,000.00
Parade and Event Barriers
(Parade and event barriers)
Total Grants Awarded for 2027: $91,494.56.00
ADOPTED this day of 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman
Jeff Leichleiter, Commissioner
ATTEST:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz