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Legals March 5, 2019

| March 5, 2019 12:30 AM

PORT OF MATTAWA CAPITAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPLICATION SUMMARY The Port of Mattawa Commission has allocated a specified fund deemed Capital Community Development Project (CCDP). A Capital Community project must meet the Port's mission as well as Washington State Auditor, RCW and WAC requirements. The Port of Mattawa's mission is "to support the economic growth and recreational opportunities of a diverse array of businesses, industries and services that enhance the District." RCW requirements references to this fund are RCW 53.08.60 and 53.08.255. In addition, CCDP funds are subject to Port of Mattawa Commission approval and any and all interest should be aware that funds accepted from the Port of Mattawa would subject themselves to State Audits of use of funds and the Port of Mattawa will require information on the use of funds be provided after funds are used to be included in the Port of Mattawa's audit reports. CCDP annually funding is determined through the annual budget process. Applications will be taken annually and will be advertised through the Port of Mattawa website, advertisement in media and in the Port of Mattawa office. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed by the Commission in a regularly scheduled Port meeting and applicants will provide a presentation of their project to the Commission in a regularly scheduled Port meeting. Allocation of funds will be completed through a regularly scheduled Port meeting. Application Schedule for 2019 Fall: Applications will be made available on June 3, 2019. Applications are due to the Port Commission on June 28, 2019. The Commission will receive the requests as part of the Commission packet on July 8, 2019. Presentation will be on August 12, 2019 and any awards made will be on September 9, 2019. REQUIREMENTS OF PROGRAM GOALS: The goal of the Capital Community Development Project funds are directed at improving the economic conditions within the Port of Mattawa District through the following opportunities: 1. Economic Development- focus on attracting new businesses (priority to medium and high wage/family wage jobs), number of jobs to be created, amount of investment to create jobs. 2. Stewardship- project development, management and oversight that is a direct benefit to the betterment of Mattawa and the Port District. 3. Increasing the tax base beyond current trends/rates. 4. Improving the quality of place of creating an attractive community to enhance the marketability to new businesses. Quality of place may include improving education, health, and beautification regionally. Criteria: The Port Commission will use the following criteria in selecting the amount of funding to community projects or programs and is at the sole discretion of the Port Commission to fund any portion of to all of the request. 1. Applicants that have a proven track record of successful project or program implementation and having a proven history of positively impacting the Port District region. 2. The Port Commission, at their sole discretion hold a specific percentage of funds for the fall allocation and will be determined on an annual basis. Identification of such percentage will be made public prior to the spring allocation. 3. Required presentations to the Commission will be limited to 15 minutes each and 5 minutes for questions. Applicants must provide any and all presentation materials one week prior to the presentation date to the Port office. 4. The funds shall be used only for the applicant and cannot be re-granted, donated or reprocessed to other organizations, projects or programs that are not within the application.Any such violation will require repayment in full of funding to the Port of Mattawa. Reimbursement Requirements: 1. For programs and projects approved by the Port Commission, the Port will send a letter to the applicant confirming approval and contract terms. 2. Successful applicants will be required to submit all documentation and receipts for reimbursement to the maximum amount allocated by the Port Commission. 3. At the end of the project/program, the applicant is required to provide a letter to the Port detailing how the funds were used along with an overview of the project/program impact to the Port District. 4. The applicant agrees to promote the Port of Mattawa including the use of the Port's logo, and including sponsorship notation or stating the financial support by the Port for the project/program. The funds cannot be used for organizational operational expenses such as rent, salaries, utilities, and other monthly/annual regular expenses. 03019/273762 Pub: March 5, 2019

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PORT OF MOSES LAKE. (Grant County Port District #10) 7810 Andrews St NE Suite 200 Moses Lake, WA 98837 In accordance with Washington State RCW 39.80 The Port of Moses Lake (Port) is seeking qualified candidates to assist in Real Estate Right of Way (ROW) for the Northern Columbia Basin Rail Project (NCBR). The consultant must meet the applicable state licensing, education and requirements as detailed in the WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) and ROW Manuals. At a minimum, this must be a current, valid real estate salesperson's license issued by the State of Washington. Consultant fee negotiators must also have either an Associate Degree in real estate or a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. In addition, they must have two years full-time experience in real estate acquisition, sales leasing, appraisal, title, escrow, or property management. One year of experience must be in eminent domain acquisition performed according to the provisions of the Uniform Act. Additional experience in eminent domain acquisition can replace education on a year-for-year basis. Consultant must have knowledge and experience in following the Right of Way Procedures as required in Chapter 25 of the WSDOT LAG Manual M 36-63.34 October 2017, including but not limited to requiring the use of diaries in the documentation of ROW activities provided by the consultant. All activities provided by the consultant must meet applicable federal, state and local laws covering the purchase of ROW for federally and state funded projects. All Questions shall be made in writing and emailed to mmiller@portofmoseslake.com or by calling the port offices at (509) 762-5363. Responders must provide a resume of qualifications and experience. Selection will be based on qualifications. The Port will be accepting applications until March 13, 2018. #03010/271323 Pub: February 26, 2019 & March 5, 2019