The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 pm on December 18, 2012 at the Commissioners' Auditorium, 205 W. 5th, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse, Ellensburg, WA.  The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons and persons residing in the Vantage community.

Up to $750,000 may be available to Kittitas County on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

An outline of the proposed Water District No. 6 project will be available for review at Kittitas County Public Works Department, 411 N. Ruby St., Ellensburg WA, from December 4, 2012 through December 18, 2012; during weekdays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  Comments may also be submitted in writing to Kittitas County Commissioners Office until December 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

The Commissioners Auditorium is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24 hour advance notice. Contact (509) 962-7508 for arrangements.

For more information, contact Public Works