EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL  NNYORIRICERENI  MAYOR PRO-TEMI WILLINICOL  AU FIN NISIOISKNI MCPONELaVILLNKD.  NINITNDOREIONI MORA.MARK WANKE CITY ADMINISIR: ATOR MINE WARREN AGENDA FOR1 1JULY 2020 -  ZOOM CALL IN--DIAL INPHONE NUMBER 1-253-215-8782, follow prompts  City ofl Ephrata Meeting ID: 642-397-7833  7:00PM  REGULARSESSION 1. Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Recording ofl Meeting: NO 5. Additions or corrections to published Agenda 6. Presentations: Grant County EDC  II  CONSENT AGENDA  1. Approval of Claim Fund Bills and Checks Issued 2. Approval of Council Minutes: June 17,2020 3. Approval of Special Event Application:  III STAFF.COMMITTEE. & AGENCYE REPORTS  IV CLOSED RECORD DECISIONS IRCW/CHAPTERS36, 12: OPEN PUBUCINNTAOTFRNITTD  BILLS: Coe, Moore, Millard    V  PUBLICI HEARINGS  VI ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS  VII ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION  1. "Scout Mei in Day-July 29, 2020"-A Proclamation  2. Report on Governor's Proclamation 20-23.5 Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential 3. CARES Funding-Supporting Local Businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus.  Services.  4. Anonymous Bold Scholarship Donation of$25.00  VIII CITYADMINISTRATOR REPORT  1. Budget Report  BILLS: Coe, Moore, Millard    CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  June 17, 2020  City Council of the City of Ephrata, Grant County Washington met in regular session on June 17, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bruce Reim. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governor Inslee's Proclamation 20-28, this meeting is being conducted telephonically using the ZOOM audio only conferencing. Members Present: Mayor Bruce Reim, Mayor Pro Tem William Coe, Council  members Matt Moore, Valli Millard, Sarah McDonnell, Tony City Administrator Mike Warren, City Attorney Anna Franz, Public Works Director) Bill Sangster, Fire Chief Jeremy Burns, City Clerk/Finance Director Leslie Trachsler and Administrative  Mora, and Kathleen Allstot.  Staff Present:  Assistant to Finance Carrie Lnenicka.  Motion to excuse Council member Wanke. (m/s Allstot/Moore ) Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance was said. This meeting is not being recorded.  No public signed up to speak.  Agenda: There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.  Presentations: None at this time Mora/McDonnel) Motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are as follows:  Consent Agenda: Motion was made to approve consent agenda. (m/s  Claims #92036 and #92037 in the amount of $315.30  Manual Claims #86062020, 87062020, 88062020, 89062020 in the amount of  $2,667.96  EFT in the amount of $21,540.50 Claims #92038 through #92093 in the amount of $147,072.89 Minutes of the. June 3, 2020 Council meeting    Fireworks Stand Permit: Fire Chief Burns reported that TNT Fireworks on behalf of the Soap Lake School District has submitted a permit to sell fireworks at the Walmart Motion to approve permit for TNT Fireworks to operate a fireworks stand at the Walmart Reciprocal Firel Protections Agreement with Bureau of Land Management: Chief Burns advised that the purpose of this agreement is to provide for joint participation, mutual aid, and cooperation in support of the suppression of wildland fires, other non- wildland fire incidents between the City and the Bureau of Land Management. Motion to authorize Administration to execute Agreement with Bureau ofLand Management for reciprocal fire protection. (m/s Allstot/Mora) Council discussion Search for Permanent Police Chief: Administrator Warren advised that currently our Police Department is operating with an interim Police Chief and discussed plans to move forward in the search for aj permanent Police Chief. The proposal is to begin advertising for this position the week of. July 6th with applications due back September ISt. Motion to authorize Administration to proceed with the search for permanent Police Chief. (m/s Moore/McDonnell) Council discussion ensued. Motion carried. Surplus items from Well #3: Director Sangster reported that with the repair of Well #3 being completed, there is now surplus to the City's need 365' of8" pipe casing and 365' of1-13/16" steel shaft. The scrap value is less than what it would cost the City to remove from the property. Interest has been expressed from local land owners to re-purpose this Motion to surplus 365' of 8" pipe casing and 365' of 1-13/16" steel shaft and authorize it tol be hauled away for fencing. (m/s McDonnell/Moore) Motion carried. Authorization to Accept Bid for C Street Sidewalk Project: Director Sangster reported that bid opening was held on June 4, 2020 for the "C" Street SW/NW Sidewalk Improvements Project. There was a total of 8 qualified bids ranging from $273,451 to $371,333. One additional bid received was considered non-responsive due to the proposal not being signed by the Contractor. The Engineer's estimate for this project was $312,800. The lowest responsive bidder is Central Paving, LLC of Ellensburg, Washington for $273,451.50. Engineers, Gray & Osborne, have verified that Central Paving, LLC has met the responsibility criteria, they are a Washington State registered and licensed contractor and appear to have the relevant qualifications and experience to successfully perform the work required. Based on their evaluation, Gray & Osborne recommend the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; Central  parking lot.  parking lot. (m/s Moore/Allstot) Motion carried.  ensued. Motion carried.  Anticipated begin date would be January 4, 2021.  pipe as fencing and they would haul away.  Paving, LLC of Ellensburg, Washington.    Motion to accept bid for the "C" Street SW/NW Sidewalk Improvements Project from Central Paving, LLC of Ellensburg, Washington. (m/s Mora/Allstot) Motion carried. 2019 Annual Financial Report: Director Trachsler submitted the 2019 Annual Financial Report to Council for their information and review. The internal review was conducted today by the Mayor, Administrator and Administrative Assistant to Finance, Council Meeting on July 1, 2020: Historically, the first meeting in. July has been cancelled due to the 4hofJuly! holiday. Staff is seeking direction from Council ift they are going to be available for this meeting. Council consensus to hold the. July 1St meeting.  Carrie Lnenicka.  City Administrator Report: None at this time.  There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.  Bruce Reim, Mayor  ATTEST:  Leslie Trachsler, City Clerk    DATE: July1,2020  ITEM: Items for Council Consideration  SUMMARY  1. Grand Columbia Council "Scout Me in Day-July 29, 2020" A Proclamation--Mayor: and City Council proclaims July 29, 2020 as "Scout Me in Day"i in the City of Ephrata 2. Report on Governor's Proclamation 20-23.5 Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services. Providing the Council an update on the status of delinquent 3. CARES Funding-Supporting Local Businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The City of Ephrata was awarded funding through the CARES program and would like to share aj portion of that award with local businesses which were adversely 4. Anonymous Bold Scholarship Donation ofs25.00--Donation received online  Washington accounts.  impacted by the COVID-19 virus.  BUDGET IMPACTS  1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A  Staffrecommends acceptance and approval ofall Items. Motion l0. Authorize, Confirm, or Approve and Accept. All ltems.  ENABLING ACTIONS  lfyou have any questions, concerns, or require additional information; please contact me prior to the meeting.    Our Mission..To bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision.Tol bet the number one resource for business  Grant County Economic! Development Council  County and promote quality ofl life  development  Board of Directors Meeting  7:00 AM Wed. June 17, 2020 IZ Zoom Meeting  Board Meeting Agenda 1) Call meeting to Order.  William Coe Dale Pomeroy Juliann Dodds  2) Approve May 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. 3) Review May and YTD 2020 Financial Reports.  4) Senator Judy Warnick - Serving Washington's 13th Legislative District  5) Report on EDC Activities. 6) Unfinished (Old) Business 7) New Business  Brant Mayo/Staff Brant Mayo Nlc Thurston Nic Thurston William Coe William Coe  a. Annual Board Retreat. a. Virtual Site Visits. b. Community Profile. Board Member Round Table.  8) Adjourn.  2020 FUTURE EDCI MEETINGS & EVENTS  Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors  July 15, 2020 August 19, 2020 September 16, 2020 October 21,2 2020 November 18, 2020 December 16, 2020  7:00 AM BBCC ATEC 7:00 AM BBCC ATEC 7:00 AM BBCC ATEC 7:00. AMI BBCC. ATEC 7:00. AM BBCC ATEC 7:00 AM BBCC. ATEC  6594 Patton Blvd NE Moses Lake, WA 988371 Phone: 509-764-6579    Ourl Mission..To bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision..To bei the number one resource for business  Grant County Economic Development Council  County and promote quality of life  development May 20, 2020  Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  Meeting called to order: 7:05 a.m. by Brant Mayo.  Directors Present: Caralyn Bess, William Coe, Brian Kuest, Dr. Terry Leas, Brian Meiners, Marvin Price, Dale Pomeroy, Louis Szablya, Eric Skaug, Gregg Fletcher, Tom Taylor, Peggy Nevsimal, Katherine Ryf, Lisa Karstetter, Jim McCullough, Don Kersey, Lars Leland, Jullann Dodds.  Directors Absent: Juanita Richards, Theresa Sullivan Ex-Officio Directors Present: None Ex-Officio Directors Absent: Darcl Kleyn Guests Present: Theresa Adkinson  Staff Present: Brant Mayo, Allan Peterson, Nic Thurston  Board Meeting Minutes for February 2020: Caralyn Bess moved to accept the February minutes as Financial Report for YTD/April: Brant Mayo presented the financials. There was discussion about moving some of the Banner Bank funds to another account for the insured amount adjustments.  presented, and Terry Leas seconded; the motion passed.  Business Spotlight: Nonet this time. Report on GCEDC Activities:  Theresa Adkinson addressed the transition towards Phase 2of the Return to Work order and what work we have ahead to meet the order requirements. Most of the meeting involved questions and concerns around this. Data elements were examined including a comparison sheet involving both tested cases of C19 and positive cases. Phase2 requirements involve increased tests, hospital being able to meet their surge capacity goals, alternate care facllitles are required fori the county and hospltals must have two Nic Thurston introduced himself as the newest member of the Grant County EDC and explained the return to public video for individuals. Seven tips are expressed int the video, Allan Peterson talked about the growing hemp market and local wineries but was limited on Brant Mayo gave a brief overview of Working Washington Grants that have been accepted and letters have gone out, with contract soon to follow. He received some uplifting e-maiis  weeks of PPE on hand.  and it is meant tol be uplifting.  time.  inr response to this with people very grateful during this time of need.  Unfinished (Old) Buslness:  6594 Patton Boulevard NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 IF Phone: 509.764.6579    Ourl Misslon..To bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision.To bet the number one resource for business  Grant County Economic Development Councii No unfinished business currently.  County and promote quality of life  development  New Business:  The annual meeting has been cancelled for this year and will be revisited in February or Thel board retreat/committee will be scheduled for late summer/ early fall to discuss the  March of next year fori the Grant County EDC's 30th anniversary.  EDCs direction going forward,  Community Updates: signage. community.  Caralyn Bess has flyers available for businesses about Covid-19 practices as well as Board is available to help and communication going forward will be a boon for our  Meeting Adjourned: at 8:05a a.m. by Brant Mayo.  William Coe, President  Dale Pomeroy, Secretary  6594 Patton Boulevard NEI Moses Lake, WA 98837  Phone: 509.764.6579    Grant County Executhve Committen ulamcos odds Caaln 19 Flatcher and umit MantMsyp leT Thuiten AllanP Prieison CoeccaN Nalson aph Akers Carlyn lm gChe K Karttnle in alma Onke mry arvint rice ntal Richards theine V Eric kau m Mcctiloug Bwiplp-ronAti rianl Les LousT Brabyo Eheresal NB Lomi byior Eroitiolat Drecions Garckiyp Eociuil Lrmtryp Nicinrston Aienpneton Dabacca Nelson  Senuths conmt manbwn mstb bep preleneagnm)  Feb-20 Mar20 Apr20 Mo20 Jun-20 Ju20 Aup20 Bep20 On20 Nor20 Dec-20 Jen21 Tolal  (bowmambwt) memben murthrA AMA oMegwem)  BoardofD Ditector/Privite Fi-20 M-20 Apr20 M20 m-20 M-20 Aus20 Bep20 Od-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jer21 Tpta  sign    1:141 PM 06/05/20 Accrual Basls  Grant County EDC Profit & Loss May2020  May2 20  Ordinaryl income/Expense Income 4028-N Membership Dues Total Income Gross Profit Expense 6000 Salaries 6010. Insurance 6076. Employee Retirement 6080. Taxes 6535-Professional!l Fee/Dues 6540. Rent/Utilites 7000 Marketing 7075. Trade Shows 7502. * Merchant Servicel Fees Total Expense Not Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income Net Other Income Net] Income  417.00 417.00 417.00 12,998.32 261.06 823.14 1,564.08 95.66 726.26 60.00 (178.98) 48.80 16,398.34 (15,981.34) 17,498.01 17,498.01 1,516.67  Pagel    1:16F PM 06/05/20 Accrual Basis  Grant County EDC Balance Sheet AsofMay31, ,2020  May31,20  ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Sayings 1000 Umqua CD-6 6624 1007. GESA Savings 0825 1008- GESA money market- - 1047 1043. Banner Checking. 4298 1044. * Banner Savings. 6598 1050 Umpqua Bank 5257 Total Checking/Savings Accounts Receivable Other Current. Assets Total Current Assets Fixed Assets TOTALASSETS LIABILITIES &1 EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity  37,749.61 5.00 109,380.07 17,063.87 383,678.17 5,675.00 553,551.72 57,530.00 417.00 611,498.72 16,274.78 627,773.50 30,486.81 30,486.81 597,286.69 627,773.50  TOTALLIABILITIES & EQUITY  Pagel    3  S  8  :8    3        Our Misslon..Tobring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision..Tol be the number one resource for business  Grant County EconomicD Development Coundll  County and promote quality ofl life  development  Director's Report May 11,2020 to June 5, 2020  Existing Business Development Magnix Live Planning Hemp Virtual Meeting Working Wash Small Bus Grant Update Weekly Covid-19 Business Impact Zoom Meetings Small Business Social Media Zoom Meetings Business Recruitment and Attraction Selection Spring 2020 (Onl hold)  Data Center Tax Incentive Work (Calls with DOR, Sen Warnick, Port of Quincy, Data Centers)  Project Yellowstone- Tech Manufacturing. Continuing to sendi information to company. Site Project Olympic - Technology - Company contacted the GCEDC directly. Looking for existing facility in Moses Lake or surrounding area. Need tol be close to current company. Project Force - Manufacturing - Site visit on. Jan. 21*1. Looked at 3 sites in Moses Lake. Large workforce needed. Submitted letter of support from ESD regarding workforce. Had phone call and follow up emalls with company, timetable has bumped back Project Grand Canyon- Agriculture- Site Visit on September 30, could be locating In Grant Project Lavender- Technology-Project from this spring that has resurfaced, in discussion for site visit. Continuing conversation weekly with leadershlp and Dept of Commerce, Project Rushmore - Technology - Company contacted the GCEDC directly. Responding to request for information. Site Visit on September 27h. Site Selection quarter 1,2 2020. (On Project Vision - High Tech Manufacturing - received from the Department of Commerce Submitted Sites for Moses Lake and Quincy. Working with the Department of Commerce on Project Zion - Green Technology- Had preliminary visit with consultant in. Jan. Visit with company on Feb 17. Only aski is 200-300 acres. We will send out RFP when we haver more Project Yosemite- Cold call, looking in specific area, phone call next week to gather more Project Great Dane- Manufacturing, submitted sltes to Department of Commerce last week.  (On hold)  County soon  should have a decision soon  hold) follow up  information, waiting for site selector to circle back  information.  Solar Project Call and Update  6594 PATTON BOULEVARD NEI MosEs LAKE, WA! 988371 IPHONE: 59745P1F:6P715561    Grant County Economicl Development Council  Our Mission.-To bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vislon..Tol bet the number one resource for business  County and promote quality of Iife  development  Workforce Development Virtual Job Fair Calls Career Connect Meeting North Central CTE Advisory Call Infrastructure Development SIP cancelled for April 15, resume July 15 Connell Rail Call Port of Royal Slope Calls  Communication and Investor Development  AWB Spring Seminar Social Media/Google Updates Marketing Presentation to WSU IEDC Covid-19 Webinars EDAI Funding Workshop WSBDC Weekly Calls AWB Weekly Calls - ECommerce Webinar WEDA Weekly Calls Grant Co Industrial Alliance Updating Community Profiles GIS Research SBA Weekly Calls Response Team Meeting BERK Consultant Call ML Resiliency and Recovery Weekly Call Watershed Council Call EDC Website Updated AFA Board Meeting Retail and Services Development See Existing Business Development SBDC1on1N Meetings Port/City of Mattawa Call, Research  6594 PATTON BOULEVARD NEI MOsES! LAKE, WA 98837/PHONE: 09784471FX5P715514    GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL 2 Boy SCOUTS OF AMERICA THEI NATION'SFOREMOST YOUTHI PROGRAM OF CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT  GrandCokmbia Council  "Scout Me In Day a July 29,2020"  A PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council of the Boy Scouts of America in central Washington has an outstanding legacy and received national acclaim for youth and family involvement in outdoor recreation, conservation of nature, youth leadership activities and career development we honor the 2020 Grand Columbia  UEY-29,2020  Bors SCOUTSOF AMERICA  Council Boy Scouts of America,  WHEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council was founded 95 year ago, in 1925, to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by teaching them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, the Council provides boys and girls the WHEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council has 1000 boys and girls and 80 leaders who direct scouting programs for youth from the Columbia River to the Canadian border and from Snoqualmie Pass to Ritzville, our community seeks to pay tribute to the work of Scouts, Scout leaders, and volunteers who maintain lives ofhonesty, discipline, and  nation's foremost youth character and leadership program,  purpose,  WHEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council seeks to strengthen current scouting programs and insure scouting opportunities for future generations, the Council members are active advocates in providing information and activities to promote the scouting WIEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council invites the public to participate in July's River Run Regatta involving a month of scouting activities culminating in a scouting program - live and livestream on our website - in Yakima or Wenatchee on July 29, 2020, WHEREAS, the River Run Regatta will bring support to improve Camp Fife, Camp Bonaparte, and Camp Summit Vista and increase training in the cities, waterways, lakes, forests, and mountains, of central Washington and fuel the achievement of expanding WHEREAS, the Grand Columbia Council delivers programs that help generate community leaders who guide and lead their communities for generations to come, enabling these communities to be appreciated and safe havens for all people.  mission and secure support for programs,  dens, troops, units and volunteers,  NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF EPHRATA,  do hereby. proclaim July 29, 2020 as  "Scout Me In Day" in the City of1 EPHRATA, WASHINGTON.  Grand Columbia Council 12N. 10th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902  509-453-4795  wwagrandcolumbaorg    SCOUT IMPACT    CALENDAR OFEVENTS  Pp    GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL N Boy SCOUTS OF AMERICA THE NATION'SFOREMOST YOUTH PROGRAM OF CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT  JUNE 8, 2020  DEAR MAYOR BRUCE REIM AND EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS,  THE GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL OF THE Boy SCOUTS OF AMERICA SEEKS PERMISSION FOR TIME ON THE EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, TO REQUEST A CITY OF EPHRATA PROCLAMATION THAT WOULD NAME WEDNESDAY, JULY 29,2020 "GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL:  SCOur ME IN DAY" IN THE CITY OFI EPHRATA.  ACOPY OF THE PROCLAMATION IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LETTER ANDI WE HOPE THAT THIS WILL MEET WITH YOUR STANDARDS. ONJULY 29, 2020, THE GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCILI IS SPONSORING THE 2020 SCOUTING CELEBRATION. AND FUNDRAISER EVENTS CALLED, "RIVER RUN REGATTA" IN YAKIMA AND WENATCHEE. THE PROCEEDS FROM THESE EVENTS WILL! SUPPORT SCOUTING SERVICES, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND CAMP FACILITIES CAMPS, SERVICES ANDI IN  CENTRAL WASHINGTON.  WE WANT TO HONOR THE SCOUTS AND LEADERS OF THE GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL BECAUSE ITI PROVIDES THE NATION's FOREMOST YOUTH CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO 1000 BOYS AND GIRLS AND 180 SCOUT LEADERS, IN THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON REGION. THE "RIVER RUN REGATTA" ON JULY 29: IS THE CULMINATING EVENT OF A MONTH OF SCOUTING  ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.  HAVING THE EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL DECLARE. JULY 29TH AS "GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL SCOuT ME IN DAY"WILL ENHANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR SCOUTING THROUGHOUT THE COUNCIL's CENTRAL WASHINGTON REGION. WE BELIEVE THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IS Al POSITIVE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES ANDI FOR CITIZENS IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON AREA. THOUSANDS OF SCOUTS HAVE REACHED THEIR GOALS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, DISCIPLINE, HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND  HAVE BECOME CONTRIBUTORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR Al PROCLAMATION. MEMBERS OF OUR GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO BE PRESENT ATT THE COUNCIL  MEETING IF THAT IS APPROPRIATE.  IFTHIS PROCLAMATION IS APPROVED, COULD YOU CONTACT NANCY LEAHY AT! 509-307- 8561 OR SAEAMTOSCALTNGOSS AND! SHARE THE ANTICIPATED DATE OF PUBLICLY READING THE PROCLAMATION. WE WOULD BE PROUD AND HAPPY TO BEATTHEI MEETING WHENIT  ISREAD!  SINCERELY, NANCY LEAHY NANCYLEAHY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL  Grand Columbia Council 12N.1 10th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902  509-453-4795  wwwgrandcolumbinorg    GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCIL 2020 RIVER RUN REGATTA  uwY24,2020 RIVER RUN REGATTA!  FORI IMMEDIATER RELEASE-NEW DATE DATE: June 1,2020  Contact: Nancy! Leahy, Development Director, Grand Columbia Council, office: 509-453-4795; cell 509-307-8561  Barry McDonald, Executive Director, office: 509-453.4795, cell-843-731-1108 Tim. Johnson, District Executive. - Wenatchee; office: 9482.59.#-9923489 2020 River Run Regatta banquets in Yakima and Wenatchee on the New Date of July29,2020  Grand Columbia Council of the Scouts of America will host the LIVE & LIVESTREAM ON THE COUNCIL WEBSITE  The Grand Columbia Council of Scouts of Americai invites the public to attend the annual scouting breakfast in' Yakima or a dinner banquet in Wenatchee, on the newly set date of! Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The proceeds from these events support thel local Scout programs ands services. On. July 29, guests can attend a 6:30 am breakfast at the Yakima Convention Center or a 6:00 pm dinnerat thel Red Lioni in Wenatchee. The program includes a delicious meal and outstanding keynote speakers. Bruce Heiser, Vice President of Development oft the Grand Columbia Council, is the chair of the River Run Regatta event that highlights ar month of special Scout Me In" activities. Grand Columbia Council Executive Director, Barry McDonald, will present awards to scouts and leaders. Grand Columbia Council President, Dustin Brunson, wills share achievements and challenges of the past year and present the 2020 goals. On. July 15, decisions will be announced on the live programs in' Yakma and' Wenatchee In place already is an electronic livestream eventi format and af follow up YouTude video oft the Scouting program which will be available to all viewers at the Grand YAKIMA- 6:30-8:00am- Wed. July 29, Yakima Convention Center. The keynote breakfast speaker. is Central Washington University's nationally known geologist, Nick Zentner MS, He alsol hosts thei innovative and successful PBS-KCTS1 TV"Nick on the Rocks" science program. Nick has taught geology at Central Washington University since 1992 andi received the prestigious James Sheal National Award recognizing his delivery of Earth Science to the public. Since 2010, Nick has produced 67 geologic episodes with CWU and 23 episodes with ani independent studio. Please come tol hear Nick present an energetic, educational, and WENATCHEE-6.08.00 pm, Wed, July 29, Red Lion Hotel. We are privileged tol have as our keynote speaker the nationally known motivational speaker, Terry Fossum. Terry has been heavily involved with Scouting all his life. Hei is an Eagle Scout, a Scoutmaster and he is currently Vice President of thel Inland Northwest Scouting Council. While on active duty witht the Air Force he was named Officer of the' Year att the Spokane Fairchild Air Force Base. He is the author ofi four highly successful self-help motivational books. As ag global adventurer in 2017, he and his partner wont the $500,000 first prizei in thel Fox reality television survival series "Kicking and Screaming." Foracost of $50, this is as speaker and barbecue dinner you don't want to miss. The Grand Columbia Council provides scouting services to over 1000 boys and girls and 180 scout leaders in Central Washington region. The Scouts of America is thei best character and leadership program in America. The Council provides dollars for scouts needing assistance with their scout membership or to attend camp. The Council also provides dollars for the operation of Camp Fife, Camp Bonaparte, and Scout-A-Vista. Reservations for the "River Run Regatta" andi more information about the Grand Columbia Council is available at the Council's office at 12N. 10th Ave., Yakima, WA! 98902, 509-453-4795, or ont the Council's website: THEC GRAND COLUMBIA COUNCI.OTIIXCOUTS BSA WASI FOUNDIDIN1925TOPAEPAREYOENGT TIOPUITOMAKLIETICA, AND MORALO CIIOICIS OVIR TTIEIRI I.IFETIMES BY TEACITING' THEMT TTR VALUESOF TIESCOUTOATIANDI-A.BOYSCOLTSOF ANIRICAIETIENATIONSI FOREMOST YOUTII PROGRAM OF CHARACIER. ANDI EADEERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. TEGWNDCQLMBACOUNGINIWSIBOUADERI DIRECTINGI SCOUTINGI PROGRAMSFOR Grand Columbia Council 12N. 10th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 509-453-4795 www.gandcolumbiaorg  Columbia Council website and facebook page. ww.gandcolombaorg  humor-filled lecture on' Washington geology. Thei farm-hearty breakfast costi is $50; per guest.  wwwgrandcoumbiaory. The Boy Scouts of America national website is: www.scouting.org.  S  $  $  10001 BOYS ANDGIRISIROM. PROSSER' TOTHEC CANADIANI BORDER. ANDEROM GRAUMTORIYVIE.    a E 0 S  a 5 O 0  6 2 E  E - I  9  a  a  @ @   s    MPMORAINDUM  To: From: Date: Re:  Mayor Reim, City Council and City Administrator Warren  Leslie Trachsler, Financel Director  June 25, 2020  Ratepayer Assistance for Utility Customers  Governor Inslee has issued Proclamation 20-23.5 (included with this report) mandating suspension of disconnection of utilities for nonpayment, waiving late fee assessments and working with affected utility customers to establish payment arrangements. The prohibitions are set to expire July 28, 2020 unless extended. This Resolution also mandated that utility providers develop COVID-19 Customer Support Programs and post them on their public City Council approved Ordinance 20-01 on March 18, 2020 temporarily suspending late penalty assessments and terminations of utility accounts for non-payment. This temporary suspension is valid for 6 months from the day of adoption and will expire on September 19, Currently, the City allows customers to make payment arrangements (promises toj pay) for their past due amounts in an effort to avoid disconnection. Payment agreements may consist ofa set amount on a regular/recurring basis set at a rate adequate to catch up on the delinquent amount and the current amount due. These promises are monitored closely to assure they are being kept. When a customer does not keep their payment agreement, then service is disconnected. We also provide information to customers on community service organization None of us expected this Pandemic to last sO long and in anticipation of providing continued customer support program to our customers after the expiration of Ordinance 20-01, staff has 1. Establish a reduced utility rate for qualifying individuals/small businesses. Would require a new rate code for all rates, be applied for a specific time frame that would be determined based on the customers situation and need. Still leaves a prior balance on top of the current charges which would continue to be assessed late fees and there 2. Provide a reduction of the outstanding balance by a set percentage for qualifying individuals'small businesses. This still leaves a prior balance on top of the current charges which would continue to be assessed late fees and there would need to be a  website by. July 10,2020.  2020.  that provide assistance for delinquent utility accounts.  researched several options for Council consideration.  would need tol be a payment agreement.  payment agreement.    3. Suspend late fees for qualifying individuals/small businesses who have established a payment agreement. This can be easily monitored using our utility billing software, no additional charges are incurred and keeps consistent with past practice. Enhances our Criteria tol be a' "qualified individual/small business" impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic:  current process and those established' by Ordinance 20-01.  Individual = single family resident Small business = less than 50 employees the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Complete an application to verify income and need for consideration - direct impact of Provide proof of household income/loss of income for small business -U unemployment stub, notice of layoff, monthlyi income statement, qualify for* "low-income". Customer must have been current with their utility account as of the February, 2020 billing cycle - no outstanding balance when the February bills were processed. Exceptions could be made on a case by case basis based on the customers history with  approval from the City Administrator. Payment Agreement would consist of:  Delinquent balance covered to consist of those charges outstanding from the February, 20201 billing to the first billing cycle after the City/County enter Phase III. Customers would be allowed 2 times the months delinquent toj pay the delinquency up. (e.g., Customer is 4 months delinquent (March, April, May, June) they would have 8 months to catch up.) The expectation is that they pay the current amount due and % of one month's delinquent amount for those 8 months. Although, per the Governor's  guidance, the City will work with the needs oft the customer. Complete and sign al Payment Agreement.  Payment Agreement would be considered null and void if customer defaults on two Since Ordinance 20-01 isi in effect until September 19, 2020 the Cityi is in compliance with the Governor's Proclamation. A notice will be prepared for posting on the City's website by July 10th. Staff will also add information to the Delinquency Notice that is mailed out to all An analysis of delinquent accounts was prepared by Utility Biller, Kari Chornuk, which shows as of the end of. June, 2020 approximately 27 accounts are likely COVID-19 related and 30 After much discussion, staff would like to recommend Council give authorization to pursue option 3. It aligns best with the current processes in place and most of our customers are already familiar with it. It provides for long-term payment arrangements tailored to the individual customer needs and allows for continued utility service without accruing late fees.  consecutive payments.  delinquent accounts.  accounts are possibly COVID-19 related. Report is attached.  Financial impact to the City could range from $800-$1000 per month.    Asof6.23.20 there is 96 accounts over 30 days past due  Case Scenario  18%  5%  17%  31%  Likelyt tol be COVID Possibe COVID a Always Past Due - Dumpsters Sewer Only aI Inactive  27 Likely to be COVID 30 Possible COVID 16 Always Past Due 5Dumpsters (in addition to w/s/g) 15 Sewer Only Account 17 Inactive  $9,749.33 $10,329.15 $4,711.29 $1,577.93 $1,387.33 $10,653.98  Total Unpaid Balance: $38,409.01  Unpaid Balance  12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0  9749.33  10329.15 50 Dumpsters  4711.29 01 Sewer Only  1577.93 17 Inactive  1387.33  10653.98  27Likelyt to be Covid . 30 Possible COVID 016 Always Past Due    JAY INSLEE Governor  STATE OFV WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR  P.O. Box 40002 . Olympia, Washington 98504-0002- (360) 902-4117-www.governoriva.goy  PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR AMENDING AND EXTENDING EMERGENCY  PROCLAMATIONS 20.05,20-23,20-31,, and 20-23.4  20-23.5  Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services  WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, li issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of Emergency for all counties throughout Washington State of as a result oft the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19): outbreak in the United States and confirmed person-to-person spread of WHEREAS, as a result of the continued worldwide spread of COVID-19, its significant progression in Washington State, and the high risk it poses to our most vulnerable populations, I have subsequently issued amendatory Proclamations 20-06 through 20-53 and 20-55 through 20-57 exercising my emergency powers under RCW 43.06.220 by prohibiting certain activities WHEREAS, the COVID-19 disease, caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person which may result in serious illness or death and has been classified by the World Health Organization as a worldwide pandemic, has broadly spread throughout Washington State, significantly increasing the threat of serious associated health risks statewide; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic slowdown and an economic downturn in Washington State, resulting in layoffs and reduced work hours fora significant percentage of our workforce and significant reductions in business activity impacting our commercial: sectors that support our state'seconomic vitality, including severe impacts to the large number of small businesses that make Washington State's economy thrive; and WHEREAS, the available financial resources of many of our people and businesses are becoming limited with many ofthem suffering considerable economic hardship as a result ofthe economic impacts oft the COVID-19 pandemic on our economy, resulting in a significant threat ofutility services being disconnected and late payment fees being imposed; and WHEREAS, maintaining provision of utility services during this crisis is an essential tool in sustaining and protecting the health and welfare of our people and businesses as a critical part of  COVID-19 in Washington State; and  and waiving and suspending specified laws and regulations; and  the overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and    WHEREAS, the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission regulates the rates and services ofinvestor-owned utilities in' Washington State and is coordinating with utilities throughout the State to protect the availability and affordability ofe essential utility services for those economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through a variety of measures, including: suspending disconnection ofutilities for nonpayment, waiving late fees, working with affected utility customers to establish payment arrangements, and improving access to energy WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, Iissued Proclamation 20-23, waiving and suspending statutes WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, Iissued Proclamation 20-23.1, amending and continuing the waivers and suspension ofs statutes and the prohibitions of certain activities relating to utility WHEREAS, on April 15, 2020, under the provisions ofRCW 43.06.220(4), the statutory waivers and suspensions in Proclamations 20-23 et seq., were extended by the leadership of the Washington State Senate and House ofl Representatives until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of Emergency or May 4, 2020, whichever occurs first, and whichlacknowiedged and similarly extended the prohibitions therein to until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, under the provisions ofRCW 43.06.220(4), the statutory waivers and suspensions of Proclamation 20-23 et seq., were again extended by the leadership oft the Washington State Senate and House ofl Representatives until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of Emergency or! May 31, 2020, whichever occurs first, and which lacknowledged and similarly extended the prohibitions therein to until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, under the provisions of RCW 43.06.220(4), the statutory waivers and suspensions ofProclamation 20-23 et seq., were again extended by the leadership oft the Washington State Senate and House ofl Representatives until the termination of the COVID-19 State ofE Emergency or. June 17,2020, whichever occurs first, and which I acknowledged and similarly extended the prohibitions therein to until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, under the provisions ofF RCW 43.06.220(4), the statutory waivers and suspensions of Proclamation 20-23 ets seq., were again extended by the leadership oft the Washington State Senate and House ofl Representatives until the termination oft the COVID-19 WHEREAS, to fully extend Proclamations 20-23 et seq., it is also necessary for me to extend  assistance for affected customers; and  and prohibiting certain activities relating to utility services; and  services; and  Emergency or May 4, 2020, in Proclamation 20-23.2; and  Emergency or May 31, 2020, in Proclamation 20-23.3; and  Emergency or. June 17, 2020, in Proclamation 20-23.4; and  State ofEmergency or July 1,2020,, whichever occurs first; and  the prohibitions therein; and  2    WHEREAS, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and its progression throughout Washington State continues to threaten the life and health of our people as well as the economy of Washington State, and remains a public disaster affecting life, health, property or the public WHEREAS, the Washington State Department ofl Health continues to maintain a Public Health Incident Management Team in coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center and others supporting state agencies to manage the public health aspects of the incident; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division, through the State Emergency Operations Center, continues coordinating resources across state government to support the Washington State Department ofHealth and local health officials in alleviating the impacts toj people, property, and infrastructure, and continues coordinating with the Department ofHealth in assessing the impacts and long-term effects ofthe incident on NOW,THEREFORE, I,J Jay Inslee, Governor oft the state of Washington, as a result ofthe above-noted situation, and under Chapters 38.08, 38.52 and 43.06 RCW, do hereby proclaim that a State of Emergency continues to exist in all counties of Washington State, that Proclamation 20-05 and all amendments thereto remain in effect, and that Proclamations 20-05, 20-23, 20- 23.1,20-23.2, 20-23.3, and 20-23.4 are amended to (I)recognize the extension ofs statutory waivers and suspensions therein by the leadership of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives until the termination oft the COVID-19 State of Emergency or 11:59 PM on July 1,2020, whichever occurs first, and (2) similarly extend the prohibitions therein until termination Iagain direct that the plans and procedures of the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented throughout state government. State agencies and departments are directed to continue utilizing state resources and doing everything reasonably possible to support implementation oft the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and to assist affected political subdivisions in an effort to respond to and recover from the Icontinue to order into active state service the organized militia of Washington State to include the National Guard and the State Guard, or such part thereof as may be necessary in the opinion ofThe. Adjutant General to address the circumstances described above, to perform such duties as directed by competent authority ofthe Washington State Military Department in addressing the outbreak. Additionally, Icontinue to direct the Washington State Department of! Health, the Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division, and other agencies to identify and provide appropriate personnel for conducting necessary and ongoing incident related FURTHERMORE, as a condition oft the prohibitions under this proclamation, as amended, require all utilities providing energy, telecommunications; and water services in Washington State to develop COVID-19 Customer Support Programs, consistent with the attached guidance  peace; and  Washington State and its people.  oft the COVID-19 State of Emergency or 11:591 PM on July 1,2020.  COVID-19 pandemic.  assessments.  3    document. The programs must be reviewed and posted prominently on a public website by ADDITIONALLY, the prohibitions on disconnecting, refusing to reconnect, and charging late fees ini this] proclamation, as amended, are extended until termination oft the COVID-19 State of Violators of this order may be subject to criminal penalties pursuant to RCW 43.06.220(5). Signed and sealed with the official seal oft the state ofWashington on this 18th day ofJune, A.D.,  July10,2020.  Emergency or 11:59 PM on July 28, 2020.  Two Thousand and Twenty at Olympia, Washington.  By:  Is/ Jay Inslee, Governor  BY THE GOVERNOR:  /s/ Secretary of State    6/24/2020  REC1 Receipt  Ephrata Parks & Recreation  121 Alder Street SW Ephrata, WA 98823 recreationgephala.org phmephalaop2a2nn  E EPHRATA PARKS & RECREATION RegistrationiPayment Receipt 21620567  509  06/23/2020 11:26A AM Account Information Epnrata, VVA: 30043 Item  Payment Credit/Debit Endingi in6 6707 Merchant Code 749am8256c-430e-9a485a50451D63  $25.00  Amount Paid $25.00 $25.00 $25.00  Recreation Programs Scholarship BOLD Scholarship Fund  Subtotal Total Payment  Activity Notes  Recreation Programs Scholarship BOLD Scholarship Fund  The BOLDI Program scholarship provides low-income families with financial assistance for their child's day care needs. By donating to this fund, you are supporting the safety andy well-being of children in the Ephrata community. Studies show the impact that programs like BOLDI havet toward reducing gang activity, improving academic achievements, and growing healthy lifestyles within communities. The BOLD program is as statel licensed child care provider. For morei information about the BOLD program, please contact Ephrata Parks and Recreation at 509-754-4426. We greatly appreciate yours support.  hitps/secure.reci.comtransacion.ewTalsfframed21620567  1/1