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Kittitas County staff weigh possible $100,000–$150,000 Commerce funds for feasibility work
Summary
CDS staff told commissioners the Washington State Department of Commerce has offered potential extra funds in the $100,000–$150,000 range; staff are considering using it for a feasibility analysis or aligning it with the county's recently adopted MID code and are awaiting a timeline for award.
CDS Director Chad Bala told the board the Washington State Department of Commerce has asked whether the county would want additional funding in the range of $100,000–$150,000. Staff are waiting for the award timeline and are considering options for use, including paying for feasibility analysis or bundling the funds with the county's recently adopted MID code.
"Staff is thinking about using it for some feasibility analysis regarding building or tagging it along with our MID code that we recently adopted," Bala said. He indicated staff had not finalized a plan and were awaiting Commerce's timeline before making commitments. No vote or formal board direction on the potential funds was recorded during the session.
The discussion framed the money as an opportunity to support planning work; specifics on eligible uses, match requirements or timing were not provided in the meeting record.
