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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA
Notice of public hearing to consider a Community Development Block Grant - FISH Food Pantry & Administrative Offices
The Kittitas County Board Commissioners will meet at 2:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 at 205 West 5th Ave. Ellensburg, WA via Webex video conferencing to consider the 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 residing in the Kittitas County area. Up to $900,000 may be available to Kittitas County on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development, planning and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. An outline of the proposed projects will be available for review at the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners office during regular business hours. Comments may also be submitted in writing to Kittitas County by May 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice by contacting the Commissioners office at 509-962-7508.
FISH has contracted with Belsaas and Smith to design and construct a food pantry; and to design and renovate an administrative building. The food pantry will include the pantry, a reception area, and offices; the administrative building will include classrooms, a conference room, and offices. FISH will use food pantry spaces to distribute food for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Food Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and FISH’s food donation program. FISH and community partners will use food pantry spaces and administrative building spaces to deliver services for their education, employment, health, and social programs.
For more information, contact Commissioners
Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing. Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.
Published: Daily Record: 5/6/21 & 5/13/21North Kittitas County Tribune: 5/6/21
Posted: 5/5/2021, Closes: 5/19/2021
