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County reviews options for '0.09' public infrastructure fund, considers competitive grants and set‑asides
Summary
A consultant told commissioners the county—ridal/0.09 fund brings in roughly $2.5–2.8 million annually and holds about $11.3 million; he outlined options (competitive grants, formula allocations, hybrid models) and urged transparent consultation with cities, ports and the state auditor.
At a Dec. 17 workshop, consultant Eric Johnson reviewed the county—ridal/0.09 public infrastructure fund (RCW 82.14.370) and offered options to revitalize the program. He said the fund historically brought in about $2.5 million to $2.8 million per year and that the county currently has an estimated balance of roughly $11.3 million.
Johnson summarized eligible uses under the statute — public facilities supporting economic development, affordable workforce housing infrastructure, and…
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