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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.B.
For Meeting of: March 4, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Presentation of YVCOG's 2024 annual report, summary of 2024, and
2025 goals
SUBMITTED BY: Vicki Baker, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
YVCOG Executive Director Chris Wickenhagen will present YVCOG's 2024 annual report and 2025
goals.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 Annual Report_Members FINAL (002).pdf
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Purpose
Your Trusted Partner since 1966! Yakima County Conference of Governments was born with sixteen members and
a budget of $53,990! Yes... Yakima County Conference of Governments which eventually became Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments to recognize the independence of the COG representing all municipalities.
Each municipality appoints an elected official to .; 1
represent their municipality on the YVCOG me- Yakima County Conference of Governments '(Yakima. Washington)
General Membership. The General Membership .ea- Yakima County, Washington
then votes on an Executive Committee to govern
pulation- 1960- 145,112
the day-to-day operations at YVCOG. 1967- 150,600
At the time of conception, COG was established tie of Establishment- December 28, 1966 -
for elected officials to work on issues together :gal Basis- State Legislation for councils of governments
and address concerns in a collaborative manner. igible Members-County(1), City(1), Special District(1)
This structure allowed them to maintain umber of MembersCounty(1), City(1), Special District(1), School District(1)
authority within their own jurisdictional apresentation System-Six Planning Commissioners out of 16 members are not elected of
El cut budget and oversee Commissioners,
offsionerlss, include 3s from the City Council, 3 fromp the Coin
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boundaries, g costs, Commissioners, 1 rtpresenung 3u!Class Cities. f representing
programs and projects that crossed Class Cities, the Superintendent of Schools and a Metropolitan Pa
District Board member.
jurisdictional boundaries.
oting Basis- Six Planning Commissioners out of 16 members are not elected officials. E
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments became officials include 3 from the City Council, 3 from the County Commissioners
representing 3rd Class Cities, 1 representing 4th Class Clues, Superindent
the designated Federal Transportation Planning Schools and Metropolitan Park District Board member.
Organization in 1972 and the state Transportation financial Basis- a)Basis for local money- negot ated amounts
Planning Organization in 1990 for the Yakima b)Tom budget-(FY 67-68) - $53,990
c)Percentage of budget- Local 20;.
Valley. A Transportation Policy Board was rederal 74 :
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reach out to the Yakama Nation for participation on
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Major Program Areas 204 Review
Today, YVCOG exists with the same purpose it -
was formed. YVCOG provides a round-table for Significant Accomplishments
collaboration, administers programs, and offers
services, crossing jurisdictional boundaries, for all municipalities. We continue to offer planning, transportation,
GIS, outreach, housing, and public safety programs. YVCOG assists members with grant administration, extended
staff at their fingertips, support for projects, and assist is the round table to discuss issues effecting the Yakima
Valley. Through the interlocal agreement act,YVCOG may perform any function on behalf of the membership
without increased costs associated with consultants.
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Contents
Message from Our Chair 4
2024 Outstanding Service Award 5
Governing Boards 6
2024 YVCOG Staff 7
Programs and Services
Local Crime Lab 8
Strategic Facilitation Services 11
Multimedia 13
Transportation Planning 15
Website 19
Land Use 21
Geographic Information Systems 24
Community Law Enforcement Partnership 25
Community Outreach & Engagement Services 26
Emergency Home Repair Services
Housing Services Program 27
Emergency Home Repair Services
Health & Housing Services
YVCOG Wellness Program 31
Future Priories 32
2024 Revenues & Expenses 34
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On behalf of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, it is my honor to submit to you the YVCOG 2024
Annual Report. This report highlights the work accomplished during the year on behalf of our membership and the
valley.
This past year was a challenging time for the Yakima Valley and that was true for the YVCOG as well. We saw
numerous programs and initiatives advance, including the expansion of our locally owned and operated crime lab
with the addition of Rapid DNA and cell phone investigations.
Through our partnerships with our members, county and state agencies,we were able to move our priorities on
transportation, housing, and crime prevention forward by investing time, effort, and resources focused on solutions.
As your chairman, I could not be prouder of the work accomplished by our YVCOG staff, they went above and
beyond, to ensure that our members received the resources and funding they needed to achieve their goals.
As we continue to work together to strengthen our valley, each member's voice is equally important. What one
community does will affect its neighbors. As we share knowledge and resources,we will continue to provide
solutions to our members' issues and challenges.
I am looking forward to what we can accomplish together in the new year!
James A. Restucci
Executive Chairman,YVCOG
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2024 Outstanding Service Award
Senator Curtis King was awarded the YVCOG 2024 Outstanding Service Award.
Senator Curtis King represents South Central Washington's 14th Legislative
District, comprised of Bickleton, Centerville, Finley, Glenwood, Grandview,Lyle,
Pasco, Roosevelt, Sunnyside,Toppenish, Wapato, and Yakima in the Washington
State Senate. Since his original appointment to the Legislature in 2007, he has been
a member of the Senate Transportation Committee on which he currently serves as
the Ranking Minority Member. He is also the Ranking Minority Member on the
Senate Labor& Commerce and serves on the Rules Committee.
King served as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee from 2015 through
2017, following two years as a bipartisan co-chair. During that time, he was the
primary sponsor of the first successful
transportation revenue package in more than a decade. The $16 billion The 2024 supplemental state capital
infrastructure package funds six transportation megaprojects, more than budget included major funding increases
in K-12 school construction,behavioral-
140 regional congestion-relief and road safety projects, and invests $1.4 health facilities, affordable housing,water
billion for the maintenance and preservation of existing roads and infrastructure,parks and more.
bridges. • Bringing It Home II 24-Hour
Domestic Violence Shelter-$8.72
King is a past president of the Central Washington State Fair Board and million
has served as an active member for 16 years. He ran a commercial • Perry Technical Institute Electrical
cabinet shop with his father and brother, growing it into a successful Program-$5 million
company with 40 employees. • West Klickitat Assisted Living Facility
-$3 million
• Triumph Mental Health Treatment
Supplemental transportation budget
Center-$2.5 million
A:rankrg Republih;n on the Senate Transportation Committee,I was r eolkert in
dr+erprthe prierrwdal transanratcrs budget,and am pleased the budget was • Wishram School District Portable
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apcnoked unanimously b,the Scree and Hose.The trarspertatbn bueget pramxs Buildings -$975,000
$100 mil ion fee maintenance and oreseruation of ourstate's marts and ttighaa's. • Yakama Nation Detox Center-
r Another$31 minor is for pubIK safer,,inducing addemai Wimple mglar State Patrol $900 000
,-�. y,r cadet dances,DUI entotoe-Knit grants.rmng wrl druer prprefdmn and more.
• Yakima Drop-In Center-$800,000
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•Nje cRthnsrf wO1 Caer uamre t eac isRn ner Bridge • Kittitas Valley Hospital Hydrogen
June a Ikw Storage System $300,000
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Yakima and nits Salmon repair of the State Route 241 Bridge in Mabten,are Yakima Valley Crime Lab Facility
Irrerstare 82 eono-rr ae P 0r.rnent imprnremems herweer Mine and Union Rap. $200,000
• Swan Graphics Equipment and
The seven bills he proposed during the 2024 session have been signed Furnishings -$108,000
into law: • Filipino American Community of
• SSB 5919: Allows public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon Yakima Valley Building-$103,000
dioxide. • Mountain View Grange Improvements
• ESB 5997: Adjusts plumbing trainee hours reporting. -$100,000
• ESB 6087: Increases funding for the fire service training account. • Columbia Grange #87 Improvements
• SSB 6089: Improves electrical inspector requirements and pathways. -$25,000
• SSB 6108: Modifies prompt payment rules for retainage in • School Modernization Grants for
construction contracts. Glenwood School District($35,000),
Roosevelt School District($35,000)
• SSB 6115: Establishes speed safety camera policies. and Goldendale School District
• SSB 6192: Modifies prompt payment rules for change orders in ($32,000)
construction contracts
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2024 Executive Committee & Transportation Policy Board
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2024 General Membership
Grandview:Bill Moore,Council Member Tieton:Ed Marquand,Council Member
Granger: Ryan Stonemetz,Council Member Toppenish:Naila Duval,Council Member
Harrah:Pat Krueger,Mayor Union Gap:Jack Galloway,Council Member
Mabton: Rachel Ruelas,Mayor Wapato:Margaret Estrada,Mayor
Moxee:Rob Layman,Council Member Yakima:Patricia Byers,Mayor
Naches:Denny Carroll,Council Member Yakima County:LaDon Linde,Commissioner
Selah: David Monaghan,Council Member Zillah:Janice Gonzales,Council Member
Sunnyside:Vicki Ripley,Council Member
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Meet Your 2024 Staff
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The Yakima Valley Local Crime Laboratory
FIRST FULL OPERATIONAL YEAR!! The team at the local crime laboratory as
\ -MA v'�'/ well as our colleagues and administrators at the YVCOG are honored to be a part of this
Z „0;0°0,, great endeavor to bring forensic technology to our rural law enforcement agencies.
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Crime lab staff toured multiple interested parties through the local facility. The interest
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evidence rapidly for the valley and the results this lab producing. The ( 009.
discussion for reducing gun violence and other crimes in the valley
was high on his list for needing solutions like this. He was enthralled !
with the collaboration between the local communities to embark on
an endeavor like this.
Federal, State and local elected officials toured the lab to learn about the results being produced.
Representative Chris Corry and Representative Steve Bergquist sat down with Kathy, Vicki, and Kristen after the
tour to ask how they could help the lab to be a success. Our needs in 2024 consisted of funding for a new facility
and funding to support three projects: analysis and data collection of firearms
crimes, support for investigations for deaths related to fentanyl, and to support
the rapid DNA work group. With the support of Representative Corry, the LCL
received $200,000 capital funding to help with design and remodel costs for a newil
facility located in Zillah. We also received $375,250 to fund the three additional a , - �`
projects listed above.
Rep.Chris Corry Steve Bergquist
Since October 2024, the YVLCL has been using a paperless laboratory (R)15th Dist. (D)11th Dist.
management system (xBit) full-time, and staff will be training user agencies to access
the online portal for laboratory requests in January of 2025. The laboratory management system will allow member
agencies to submit and track evidence while it is being processed.
The laboratory team has also developed an online training platform to host
~ i, training videos related to collection of evidence, packaging evidence to be
it I ' submitted to the lab, Spillman coding, and other various trainings relevant
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1 In 2024, officers responded to the local hospital in response to a shooting
victim that had just arrived.
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statement, and officers recovered physical evidence at the reported 1 r . w . •. «-6-r-
scene location and video evidence to corroborate statements.
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Probable cause was established and a warrant for the suspect vehicle
was granted. The suspect vehicle was located and involved in a . "
pursuit. The vehicle fled through a hop field and officers lost visual - -= :
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The recovered fired cartridge cases from the crime scene were entered
into NIBIN and had multiple associations with shooting events. One of
a, the shooting incidents was significant in the number of casings
recovered totaled 46 and were of different calibers. Technology used for
• - this case included but is not limited to: NIBIN, DRONE, and FLOCK,
combined with the timely response and processing of this data
provided the needed probable cause for the vehicle warrant as well as
the investigative lead for follow up for the officers and detectives
involved.
The direct congressional funding received to support the rapid DNA work group allowed staff to continue to
coordinate a state-wide Rapid DNA work group. With Rapid DNA being a new tool in Washington State,writing
policies and procedures that align with state and federal best practices is imperative. Rapid DNA testing has been
successfully used for years in other states, and Washington state is engaging in this space. The Yakima Valley LCL
was the first to have the equipment running and verified, statewide.
The Yakima Valley LCL successfully receiving(ed) the Local Heroes Grant
from GESA Credit Union. The funding received was used to help purchase
lab supplies, DNA kit supplies, and web-based applications. Through the 140 .
award and recognition from GESA, the LCL members were able to save
$8,000 in costs for supplies. The Yakima Valley LCL was also successful in
being awarded the Yakama Cares grant for$3,000. The award assisted in - -
operation expenses including the cost of trainings, lab supplies, and online
web applications.
Working with YACORPS, lab staff is currently facilitating a work group to review Spillman coding for gun crimes.
The working group is coordinating and working to establish a universal coding system to pull accurate data and
reporting to ensure data collection is efficient and reported accurately.
Since the local crime lab opened its doors, measuring success and accurately reporting data is a top priority. The
2023 and 2024 statistics for the Yakima Valley are:
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#of firearms/test fires: 279
#of firearms/test fires: 96
#of cartridge cases: 1181
#of cartridge cases: 465
#of NIBIN entries: 469
#of NIBIN entries: 173
#of NIBIN leads: 176
#of NIBIN leads: 107
NIBIN Lead rate: 38%
NIBIN Lead rate: 62%
Cell phone analysis: 86
Cell phone analysis: 18
Investigative assistance: 44
Investigative assistance: 16
Case Investigative Assistance: 16
Case Investigative Assistance: 16
Rapid DNA samples: 16
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What is "# of firearms/test fires"?
If a firearm is in law enforcement custody, trained staff shoots the firearm, in a controlled setting. The test fires
provide a cartridge case to enter into the NIBIN instrument at the Lab. Agencies may submit test fires from a
firearm or the firearm.
What is "# of cartridge cases"?
Evidence cartridge cases submitted from shooting scenes are screened into groups. A representative from the
group is entered into the NIBIN.
What is "# of NIBIN entries"?
NIBIN is the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network controlled by Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
(ATF). Trained staff insert the evidence or test fired cartridge case into the lab's NIBIN instrument. The
NIBIN instrument takes high-resolution images exposing the markings stamped (like a fingerprint) on the
cartridge case. These images are uploaded into the national database to cross reference similar images to reveal
investigative leads.
What is a NIBIN lead?
Leads are unconfirmed associations between two or more cartridge case entries. Leads assist law enforcement
to work together to investigate other gun crimes that could be associated with the same gun used in the
investigation they are working on. NIBIN offers ballistic evidence giving law enforcement information they
can then follow up during their investigation. This forensic evidence allows law enforcement to quickly piece
evidence together when working on a crime involving a gun.
What does the "NIBIN Lead rate"mean?
The lead rate determines the number of unconfirmed associations divided by the number of NIBIN entries.
This indicates the possibility of multiple crimes connected in the Yakima Valley. The national average for
NIBIN lead rates is 28%. Yakima Valley is 62%which could mean the same gun is used during different gun
related crimes.
What is "cell phone analysis"?
Cell phone analysis assists law enforcement with extracting data from a phone,which is then given to law
enforcement to assist them with gathering additional evidence.
What does "investigative assistance" mean?
Investigative assistance is the leg work provided to gather information, data, and forensic evidence for law
enforcement with cases they are working on. Law enforcement can review information provided to them to
determine if they would like to follow up on this information.
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Strategic Facilitation
1 /, , YVCOG assisted Selah by facilitating their Board Retreat in
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SELAH Councilmembers eager to learn about the direction Selah was 4'
heading. This process allowed discussions of the history of •_>`
Selah's achievements, key people who made were instrumental
in successes, major projects completed, education of projects,
resources available to them, how decisions they make impact the PI
people they serve, and an opportunity to determine priorities. _Tom. �"�
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priorities. By envisioning what success would look like, the council
outlined projects with timelines and how they would measure
success.
The process permitted the administrator to have a greater understanding of the :: ':
council's expectations. The council was able to share with their new administrator '
the preferred communication and processes they expect when they are asked to
make decisions for the city. -
It was an honor to serve Selah in this capacity. We look forward to watching their achievements in the future!
YVCOG was grateful to facilitate Union Gap's Board Retreat. Council members
• identified the required needs of the community and listed some of the wants they
believed the residents have. They discussed the current climate in Union Gap. By
identifying current political factors, and regulatory trends, they were able to discuss
"= how this can play a part in their ability to perform their role.
The council members then discussed and identified the actual role and responsibilities for a governing body. This
allowed them the opportunity to understand what the community and staff need from the elected officials to
perform their duties.
The council members and senior staff discussed the strengths of staff, g ,,, .; -. ` ``
community groups, leadership, and assets. They acknowledged ways to Z� r E�
improve Union Gap by viewing the problems identified as opportunities in .1sigiai,
the future.
The participants were able to identify multiple opportunities
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commitment to focus on the needs of the community.
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After discussing the opportunities they identified, there was
excitement for the future. Union Gap made the decision to
identify two long-term goals and two short-term goals. As they agreed to these terms, they
took time to envision the future once their goals were met.
It is a pleasure to work with Union Gap to achieve their identified goals and priorities for :v�
years to come! •�-•-A ,
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YVCOG has had to honor to facilitate Grandview's Board Retreat for
%. the past three years. Watching Grandview to achieve the goals they set for
staff has been exciting! Grandview has continued to demonstrate a clear
�, ,.+ focus on the goals and direction of the city. The council began the retreat
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by reviewing accomplishments from the past year.
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Revisiting the previous year's decisions and goals identified during the
q ' ! `", 2023 retreat provided accountability for the past year's actions taken by
Council.
Department heads completed a SPOT (strengths, problems, opportunities, and threats) with their staff and
provided this information upfront to the City Manager and for the retreat.
The retreat allowed each department to share strengths with the Council before beginning to discuss their budget
requests for 2025.
All the departments mentioned dedicated staff and partnerships as a atA.-
strength.
The problems and threats identified for each department became 4 — -
opportunities for growth. By recognizing these issues, Grandview will have ' '-i °". `.`
inan opportunity to continue to move forward as a sought-after and .
desirable city to live in.
The council took the time to discuss the opportunities staff presented for w
each department and continued to discuss other opportunities they may _ - / !
have. The council recognizes the growth for the city will require an -,-may_ I
investment in staffing, services, equipment,water, sewer services, roads, , ilt
infrastructure, recreation, public safety, emergency services, housing, and `
economic development opportunities. - -
Council discussed Community Education vs. Community Engagement. Wanting to be transparent and informing the
community about events is important to those who were in attendance.
The council had a presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan Act projects, funds that needed to be spent,
and how to spend the remaining ARPA funds within the final guidance eligibility rules. and for the final guidance.
Once the retreat was finished, they had set their 2025 priorities. Working with Grandview is always a pleasure!
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YVCOG structures facilitations to fit the needs of each municipality. Depending on the desired
outcomes for the meeting,YVCOG brings in different exercises for the group to participate in. By the
end of the meeting, the group will have actionable steps to accomplish their priorities or goals
determined by the group participating.
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Multimedia
YVCOG created a means for members to engage the public using media. Knowing the importance of keeping the
public current on the projects or priorities in government,we knew we could assist by sharing many of the
incredible things that we do in our communities. Ranging from Land Use Planning to Transportation to Housing to
Community Engagement and so on!
YVCOG was able to offer many types of media coverage.
Photography/Videography
Shane, Media Specialist,was able to travel to most outreach events that YVCOG participated in, capturing footage.
Our focus is to spotlight what is happening in your communities and how people can participate.
Shane also has the task of taking professional headshots for our staff. If this is something you would be interested
in having him perform for your elected officials and or staff, please reach out to me.
CogCast
Chris has been hosting CogCast. We have produced 6 episodes. Averaging 65 views per episode,we expect the
views to increase as people learn they can learn about what is going on in the City/Town/County.
Our first 4 guests were COG employees:
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Our last 2 CogCasts are from outside of our organization:
• Edica Esqueda, Impaired Driving Program Manager
• Commissioner Kyle Curtis,Yakima County
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Shane managed our Facebook and YouTube accounts. He has attended government based social media
trainings/webinars. We made daily/weekly posts on our platforms. Our focus was to continue growing an online
presence for YVCOG and to engage with our communities using this modern form of outreach.
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Transportation Planning
20-YEAR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN ADOPTED!
YVCOG adopted its new 2024-2045 Metropolitan & Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (M/R
LRTP). The LR1'I' document addressed our region's jurisdictions and transportation agencies' current and
future planning opportunities over the next 20 years. In a myriad of transportation areas including
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• "Potential" return of Passenger Rail Services lost in1981.
• Trails, Pathways and Bicycle Facilities
• Environmental and Wildlife Mitigation and Protection MEM
• Local/Regional/National/International Freight Movement • ®�
• Public Transportation (Regional and Intercity Transit Services /
RIPMicro-Transit /Active Transportation
• Electric/Hydrogen Vehicles and Fueling infrastructure /Automation Technologies.
The document anticipates over$2.937 Billion in needed transportation investments over the planning
period to keep the region's comprehensive (multi-jurisdictional) transportation system(s) in a "state of
good repair", accessible to all users, and sustainable.
YVCOG ENGAGED IN STATEWIDE AND MULTI-STATE TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING
2024 was in very active year for YVCOG Staff in participating in Local, State, and Multi-State
Transportation issues with significant impact to our member jurisdictions.
SR12/Naches Active Transportation Corridor Study:
YVCOG sponsored this WSDOT/Naches/YVCOG partnership effort
that identifies performance gaps in active transportation, access
management, mobility, and safety along and across US 12 in and adjacent
to the Town of Naches.
WSDOT Intercity Bus Plan Update.
YVCOG's Transportation Manager was a steering committee member of the update of 2019 document,
the IBP evaluated existing intercity transit services statewide, revisited potential route expansion
alternatives that came out of the 2019 update, explored how to restore meaningful service3 across the
state, and examined the feasibility of adding service in the Yakima Valley and along the 1-90 corridor.
Federal Rail Administration's(FRA)Long Distance Route Study.
YVCOG's Transportation Manager was a participant in the (7-state) NW Regional Workgroup that
evaluated the restoration of daily intercity passenger rail service and the potential
for new Amtrak long distance routes. With a long-term vision for long-distance
passenger rail service and identify capital projects and funding needed to FRA
implement that vision. The former"Stampede Pass" rail corridor between Auburn LONG-DISTANCE
SERVICE STUDY
and Pasco (via the Kittitas and Yakima Valley's) was identified as one of 15
corridors nationwide that will be further considered for planning and future
funding opportunities.
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Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission (CACC):
The CCAC was created by the state legislature in 2019 to solve a forecasted shortage of capacity for
commercial air passenger service, air cargo, and general aviation, including recommending an ideal location
for a new international airport. YVCOG is providing regional multimodal transportation planning support
to the City of Yakima's efforts as a potential candidate airport for CCAC consideration. YVCOG's
Transportation Manager is in consideration as a metropolitan planning organization representative on the
committee.
Yakama Nation Heritage Connectivity Trail(HCT): > ,ten,
The HCT is a multi-agency cooperative effort of the Yakama Nation ,/ f" = ;.p
along with WSDOT,Washington Traffic Safety Commission, National = "
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Park Service,Yakima County, Yakima Health District, Eastern '
Washington University, and YVCOG focusing on addressing priorities .
reducing potential for vehicle and pedestrian crashes in support of ,, /
reconnecting cultural, spatial, and recreation areas within the Yakama
Nation boundaries and neighboring communities. YVCOG staff Yakama
provides technical and regional planning assistance to member Nation a�
jurisdictions and is a member of the HCT Steering Committee.
Yakima Greenway Master Plan Update:
The 2024 Greenway Master Plan Update addresses historic mission goals of preserving and enhancing the
Yakima River, its tributaries, and surrounding landscapes since 1980. The Greenways master plan was last
updated in 1995 and is addressing an expansion of the greenway's service area, capital & land use needs,
and impacts/strategies caused by to environment, ecological and user issues. YVCOG Transportation
Program is an ex-officio member of the Yakima Greenway Board of Directors. Staff provides technical
and regional planning assistance to the Greenway staff and board
$7.75 Million in Federal Funding Awards in 2024
Member jurisdictions were awarded $7,748,335 in Surface Transportation Block Grant (S"1'BG),
Congestion Mitigation &Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in 2024.
Funding awarded included:
STBG—Surface Transportation Block Grant
• City of Grandview—Old Inland Empire Hwy- Construction
(Augmentation Award) -- $
63,000
• Town of Naches —Naches Trail Improvements —Construction
(Augmentation Award) -- $ 225,000
• City of Selah— First Street Resurfacing -- $ 714,012
• City of Sunnyside—1" Street&YHV Intersection Improvements -- $1,221,478
(partial)
• City of Tieton —Wisconsin Ave Reconstruction -- $1,717,950
• City of Union Gap —Regional Beltway Phase 2 Stage 2b —Right of Way -- $1,623,705
• City of Yakima—E Nob Hill & Fair Ave Intersection
(Augmentation of 2013 Award) -$1,000,000
CMAQ —Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
• City of Union Gap —Regional Beltway Phase 2 Stage 2b —Right of Way -- $ 696,225
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TAP —Transportation Alternatives Program
• Town of Naches —Naches Trail Improvements —Construction
(Augmentation Award) -- $ 65,000
• City of Yakima—Bicycle Traffic Markings (aka "Green Paint") Project -- $ 46,965
• City of Yakima—Yakima Valley Trolley Bridge Rehabilitation -- $ 375,000
In December 2024, YVCOG announced a new call for projects for the CMAQ program that would award
Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 funds. YVCOG's MPO jurisdictions are eligible for CMAQ funding.
Also, the new [Federal] Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) grant was announced in December. The
CRP Grant provides funding for transportation projects designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The CRP is the first federal funding programs in which metropolitan and rural jurisdictions are eligible for
carbon emissions funding.
YVCOG Member Jurisdictions Moving Transportation Forward
Six Projects Obligated
$ 2,021,535 in YVCOG administered federal funds in 2024
> $861,435 -Jurisdictional sidewalks, pathways, and trail improvements
> $600,000 - Regional Planning (traffic modeling, count, various studies, multimodal workgroups)
> $450,000 -Air Quality (dust abatement) paving
> $110,100 -Pedestrian (crossing) Safety
TRAFFIC COUNTS:
YVCOG again contracted with a traffic counting firm to provide regional
traffic counts for our members. In 2024, the Regional Traffic Count Program
- performed 242 tube counts, turning movements, and pathway video counts
1111 for all 14 municipalities.
4. Member jurisdictions use this data to determine traffic volumes on street
systems, project effects of land use changes, and measure mobility impacts.
They then use this data to help determine different future project needs for
roads, sidewalks, trails, and transit corridors.
The Traffic Count Program will be extended through 2025 to assist members with their needs.
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Other Highlights:
❖ YVCOG updated and adopted its [Federal] Title VI Plan in
September
❖ Performed Request for Proposals (RFPs) and selected consultant
(TranspoGroup) for both:
o The Yakima Valley Regional Safety Action Plan developing YVCOG
federal funding eligible safety projects and programs SAFETY ACTION PLAN
benefitting all member jurisdictions, Yakama Nation,
WSDOT, and other transportation stakeholders (to be Irar;fir
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completed by Summer 2026)
o Update the 2015 Commute Trip Reduction Regional
(YVCOG) and Jurisdictional (Yakima, Selah, Union Gap, Moxee,Yakima County, and
Toppenish) Plans for adoption in Spring 2025
❖ Develop and submitted a WSDOT Public Transportation Consolidated Grant to fund the Yakima
Valley Regional Transit Feasibility Study Phase III,that will look at opportunities and strategies in
developing new public transportation revenues and operations.
• Continued participation in numerous transportation stakeholder and jurisdictional transportation
groups addressing multiple multimodal transportation topics including:
o City of Yakima Pedestrian &Bicycle Advisory Committee
o City of Yakima (Transit) Citizen's Advisory Committee
o WSDOT Commute Trip Reduction / Transportation Demand Management (CTR/TDM)
Executive Committee, Technical Committee (member), and Implementer Committee
(member)
o Yakama Nation Tribal Transportation Safety Committee
o Statewide MPO Committee and RTPO Committee
o Washington State Courts "Transportation Access to Services" Workgroup (Yakima County
Area)
o Yakima County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
o Yakima Bikes and Walks Citizens committee
o Statewide Wheel Options "Switch Your Trips" Committee
o DRYVE &TRANS-Action Transportation Advocacy Committees
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YVCOG Website
yvcog.us
YVCOG went through a complete overhaul of our website. This was one of our goals for 2024 and the site launched mid-
2024.We believe it to be more user friendly and easier on the eye.While we are constantly making improvements,we would
like to hear from you.
What would you like to see on our website?Are you having any issues navigating the page? Can't find something?Do you
have any suggestions?
PROGRAMS JOIN YVCOG! MEMBER SERVICES BOARUS&COMMITTEES ABOUT US
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Jodi,our Communications Specialist,has played the biggest part in the development of our refined YVCOG website. It was a
long process that took much time and effort focusing on developing something fresh and appealing to our viewers!
Jodi continues to make webpage updates daily,keeping our links up to date,agendas posted,information cycling,fun images
to bring life to our page,and so much more!
This year we were able to get several employees cross-trained to also update the webpage as needed.
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Programs
.30611.�.0 •Mg*.All our programs are featured on the website: —
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members. Within each of these services you will find a
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Land Use Planning
Planning for anticipated population growth under
the Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA).
In 2024, two major Land Use Planning efforts began: the Periodic Update and the Climate Element. These
projects started in 2024 and will continue into 2026. The Periodic Update is
mandated by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) to make Deliverable
sure that all of the changes to the law over the last 8 years are reflected and are o':Periodic update work plan
02:Public partiapabon plan
within each jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance,
D3:Critical Areas Checklist
Subdivision Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. YCVOG is assisting Grandview,
D4:Comprehensive Plan Checklist
Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Naches, Tieton, Union Gap, and Wapato with this D5:Population allocation and Housing allocation
update effort. De:Land Capacity Analysis
The Climate Element is a new element within each
jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the Climate Element is to identify
f ways in which each city or town can be resilient when reacting to impacts from changing
40f a-..--+a•,. . weather and climate. A community survey was conducted in 9 of our cities and towns to
• identify what impacts the citizens are experiencing firsthand. YVCOG is assisting
Grandview, Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Naches, Selah, Tieton, Union Gap, and Wapato
with their Climate Elements. Wildfire, drought, flooding, and extreme temperatures are
some of the impacts that have being identified so far.
YVCOG provided land use planning for many of our communities throughout 2024 to
ensure that they remained compliant with the Growth Management Act (GMA), their Comprehensive Plans, and
their development regulations. Some of the services we provided included processing conditional use permits,
subdivisions, annexations, rezones, and text amendments to Comprehensive Plans and development regulations.
Some of the specific projects we worked on are listed below:
In Grandview,we updated development standards for the R-1P Zoning ,: ;
District to allow for residential development on existing lots,we rezoned
180 acres for future residential development, permitted a 100-foot
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communication tower, and processed a 32-lot subdivision. We also saw
several inquiries into multifamily development and local retail and service . .
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Granger had a busy 2024,with six subdivisions creating 15 lots being processed, permitting
a residential mini-storage facility, assisting with boundary line adjustments, and permitting a
new brew pub near the city center. There were several inquiries into retail development, such
as a flea market and a strip mall, as well.
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YVCOG's planning team worked with Harrah in 2024 on the
Periodic Update and Climate Element. I ,
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acres of land that will be subdivided into 21 new lots. Mabton is L.
also working with a property owner to create 31 lots for residential --- , .L ''
....r__ development. There have also been several requests for assistance e
with development on existing lots, including single-family I
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residences and accessoryunits.
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Naches requested assistance with a proposal to re- role a>gwna
purpose a service station into a cafe. We assisted with a rr-.:
review of parking requirements and potential issues with • �r - -- i, 4;+
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related hazards:Check all that apply
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• •E well as providing guidance on a multifamily development application and potential
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YVCOG worked with Tieton to obtain a grant to update its Zoning Ordinance to
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allow Middle Housing within the city. We also processed an application to place a
,{. 120-foot communication tower within the city.
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• . F , , 1 boat storage facilities, a carwash, new restaurants, the expansion of a manufacturing
�- _ .1 plant, and a clinic. There were four subdivisions approved that created 8 new lots
for industrial and manufacturing uses. We also assisted with updating the Flood
r'-. T Hazard Ordinance and updating development regulations within the Airport Safety
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.`,., . Comprehensive Plan. We also permitted a new daycare facility and the expansion of
another daycare, processed a rezone to allow residential development, and
:'•'' approved a subdivision for the construction of homes.
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Yakima requested that YVCOG staff present training at a Planning
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GIS - Geographic Information Systems
YVCOG took 2024 as an opportunity to migrate to an enterprise account that will
allow our members to create different scenarios with their data. 2024 was between ir N
the new Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for transportation and the d e�
Periodic Updates (Comprehensive Plans). Movinginto this new environment '*(0)-)
provides our members more access to their data and our hope is, to make A�V ----
mapping more convenient. Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments
As we transitioned to this new platform,we continued to produce maps needed by our members or within
the specific programs here at the COG.
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jurisdictions in the MPO includes
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('" , ' disabled population living in the
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important as we look at being able
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individuals.
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GIS responsibilities include analyzing, planning, - COG
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maintaining application programs; and creating �:, '
maps,graphs, charts, and/or web-based _ - '
applications and interfaces used in meeting the 1' t s:,
needs of the YVCOG/YVLCL (Yakima Valley
Local Crime Lab) programs. \ = ===1
We create maps and dashboards,while
maintaining an orderly GIS database with our - - —
members most current information I i .
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CLEP - Community Law Enforcement Partnership
In 2024 YVCOG's mission remained steadfast in fostering stronger, safer communities through
direct engagement with local communities and law enforcement. Our focus was on building
partnerships, improving community resilience and ensuring a safer environment for communities.
Our key activities included facilitating community block watch groups, coordinating neighborhood
cleanups, community engagement activities and addressing graffiti abatement beautification areas.
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• Block Watch- We worked closely with law
- :r, _,. enforcement and community members to create
.' ., - T. community block watch groups. These groups have
�' et' `- c empowered residents to take an active role in their
own safety and learned the importance of
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with the City of Sunnyside and collaborated '.
with various partners to host a community ti s
cleanup this past fall. It was a successful event I ' / - ="_..
that allowed community members to have a
sense of community pride.
• Community engagement- We attended an estimate of 26 community engagement activities
throughout 2024 and engaged with an estimate of 2,000 community members.
• Graffiti Abatement and Prevention-We _ -
have been working with various
communities in identifying hotspot areas . •i. -
for graffiti. We continue to work with law • 1 w
enforcement community members and
local artists to collaborate on prevention } - ,
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led to significant improvements in neighborhood safety, community pride and unity. We look
forward to building on this success in 2025, expanding our efforts and continuing to create safer
vibrant communities.
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Community Outreach and Engagement
YVCOG provides "Outreach Services" for all programs and services throughout the Yakima Valley. Throughout
2024 outreach services were provided for many of our programs and services. Outreach was provided
throughout the valley for our Transportation,Planning,Housing and CLEP programs.
For Planning, outreach was provided for the Climate '.1- -
Element. YVCOG is working with 9 jurisdictions �. !
throughout the valley to anticipate challenges that may `;.+ - _ _
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arise from extreme temperature events,wildfire,wildfire '
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smoke,precipitation patterns and other potential climate
related hazards. A survey was provided so communities can �: �' ��
express their opinions on these issues. 1
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Through the CLEP grant, outreach was done to inform and educate
communities on the importance of collaborating and building
relationships with local law enforcement agencies. Our efforts have
' significantly strengthened relationships between community
members and law enforcement. It has been a rewarding experience
f to collaborate and contribute to a positive change.
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fi'if1 network and share our housing programs here are YVCOG.
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The importance of"Outreach" is to connect with our community, build trusting
relationships and give the community a voice regarding their community.
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Housing Services Programs
YVCOG administers two housing rehabilitation programs. These programs provide essential home repairs
for senior and or disabled individuals. These programs have been able to support 30 homeowners with
needed emergency and health related home repairs.
The impact that these programs have provided is instrumental. These programs reduce financial stress,
enhance the quality of life, preserve homes and most importantly the safety and wellbeing of individuals.
These programs provide a safe, stable living environment while empowering participants to maintain their
independence.
CDBG Emergency Repair Program
Eligible Repairs: no heating or air conditioning, no water, plumbing, roofing, no electricity or electrical
problems, ADA accessibility, and other repairs for hazardous conditions as determined by the housing
manager.
Program requirements consist of the following: Applicants must be Age 55 or older, disabled, or parent
of disabled person, be the homeowner, reside in the home all year round and meet the income limits as
established by HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Number of Applicatons Avg.Home Size in Sq.Ft.
Project Location Avg Median Income
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Tappanlsh 4 • r,k,r,r,,ry kunan o,o Homesa` Extremely Low ' Low 2 Homes
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Eligible Repairs: Wheelchair ramps,widening of doorways, mold and asbestos remediation, ventilation,
water quality, handrails and grab bars, other repairs for hazards that are detrimental to your health will be
determined by the program Housing Manager.
Program requirements consist of the following: Be the legal homeowner, reside in the home all year and
be at or below 60% of the Federal Median Income.
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AKresge Housing Projects Private .
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have hot running water. The first thing the applicant did was take an
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These are some of the gratitude letters we received from the applicants we were able to assist
through these programs. Being able to make a difference in these people's lives is such a reward to
us. This is all possible through our continued support through our communities.
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YVCOG Wellness Program
Evaluation Report 2024
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Future Priorities
I am excited to share 2025 priorities with our membership!
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT is an opportunity to engage and introduce people to the career
sector of public service in government offices. Our objective is to partner with colleges and
universities to offer work study internships, paid internships, and or work-based learning opportunities
for individuals who would like to gain experience in their field of study. To begin,we will focus on
government planning and government accounting, as these sectors have been identified as needed in
our communities.
TRANSPORTATION YVCOG will award nearly$5 Million competitive grant funds through
Congestion Mitigation &Air Quality (CMAQ) to MPO Jurisdictions and Carbon Reduction Program
(CRP) to any member jurisdiction early in the new year. Both programs can benefit by reducing
airborne contaminants and/or reduce carbon emissions among other eligible projects/programs. The
CRP program is a new federal funding program YVCOG is responsible to allocate/award, and the
first "air quality" funding pot available to all member jurisdictions (urban or rural).
YVCOG also looks forward to involving our members, transportation stakeholders and the public in
the development of the Yakima Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP) and the Yakima Valley Regional
Transit Feasibility Study Phase II (TFS Ph II). The RSAP will look to inventory safety needs and
issues, seek mitigation strategies and improvements, and expand public awareness and safety
knowledge in our region's multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
PLANNING YVCOG Staff will continue our progress on the Periodic Update, the mandated update
to member jurisdictions' Comprehensive Plans, Critical Areas Ordinances, Subdivision Ordinances,
and Zoning Ordinances, as well as developing the new Climate Element. In 2025,work for the
Periodic Update will include the completion of a Land Capacity Analysis, a Housing Allocation, and
mark the start of editing existing plans and ordinances to reflect changes in state law. The Climate
Element effort is well underway,with a community survey providing responses to identify and
prioritize how cities and towns want to create resiliency to changing weather and climate, such as
wildfire and extreme temperatures. Both the Periodic Update and Climate Element are fully funded
through grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
GRAPHIC DESIGN YVCOG staff can assist members with flyers and pamphlets. We have the
hardware and software built for editing both picture and video. This too we are steadily improving the
quality of.
COMMUNITY LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (CLEP) OUTREACH YVCOG will
continue to develop and foster relationships with communities and law enforcement. Our continued
emphasis will be on creating and supporting community block watch groups,by providing communities
with the necessary knowledge and tools. Graffiti abatement and prevention is another goal. YVCOG will
pursue another CLEP grant to continue engaging communities and law enforcement.
HOUSING We will concentrate on securing additional funding to sustain our current programs. YVCOG
was awarded in late 2024 an additional home rehabilitation grant and it is well underway.
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YVCOG will also prioritize affordable attainable housing by fostering existing partnerships and new
partnerships to bring more housing options to Yakima Valley.
TARGET ZERO
Our primary focus as the host agency for the Target Zero program in partnership with the Washing Traffic
Safety Commission is to educate and engage on the importance of traffic safety. We will be utilizing data to
foster a plan to work towards the goal of Zero deaths Zero Fatalities by 2030.
NEW FACILITY YVCOG will be working with our federal, state, and local governments to obtain
funding for a new facility. It is necessary to continue services for the Crime Lab in an efficient manner.
Our contract for the current space leased ends in 2026,when we will be required to vacate the location.
The current facility has limited space for the growing forensic science taking place. Currently, staff is
crammed into the 535 sq. ft space, impacting the growth in services taking place. Our objective is to
stay centrally located in the valley to assist all members and continue the great service taking place while
providing continued results for the valley.
LOCAL CRIME LAB The first quarter of 2025, the YVLCL will be focused on developing more
content on our website and preparing the laboratory for accreditation application in late spring. The
YVLCL team will continue to cross train personnel in multiple service areas to increase the capacity and
timeliness of the current technology services offered.
Thank you for your continued support!
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2024 Revenues & Expenses
2024 Revenue
r Federal $ 1,497,417.58 j 2o24Revenue
$192,654.86 $37p00.00
State $ 637,712.12 , $1,813.59
$234,987.00
Fed Match Requirement $ 80,966.00 •Federal
Assessment $ 142,132.00 j $142,132.00 aState
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LCL Contribution 234 $80,%6.00 987.00 ` Fed Match Requirement
� .Assessment
Technical Assistance $ 192,654.86II •LCL Contribution
•Technical Assistance
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Non-Government Grants $ 37,000.00 .Mist Revenue
Misc Revenue $ 1,813.59
$ 2,824,683.15
P 2024 Expenses
Salary $ 1,512,628.11 2024 Expenses
Benefits $ 461,374.67 *\\:\ .Salary
•Benefits
Supplies $ 13,380.56Supplies
•Lab Supplies
Lab Supplies $ 45,338.64 •Fuel
Fuel $ 955.86 •Equipment
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Equipment $ 31,282.58
W,, .Web Applications
�- •Tech Services
Professional Services $ 354,793.75 •Consultant
Web Applications $ 76,852.44 .�Ve unications
Tech Services $ 207,052.61 •Advertising
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Consultant $ 54,509.08
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Communications $ 21,367.16
Travel $ 44,811.96
Advertising $ 14,987.77
Insurance $ 24,592.72
Rentals/Leases $ 113,289.28
Repairs/Maintenance $ 2,801.95
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Misc $ 91,225.10
Registrations $ 1,413.95
Trainings $ 12,288.49 YVCOG
Dues/Subscriptions $ 3,993.72 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
$ 3,088,940.40
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MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024
2023-2024
Members OFM General MATCH FUNDS Total Difference Change
%Population Population Assessment* Assessment 0/0
2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024
GRANDVIEW 4.31% 11,020 11,250 $ 5,664 $ 6,014 $ 3,607 $ 3,732 $ 9,271 $ 9,746 $ 474 5.1%
GRANGER 1.45% 3,740 3,775 $ 1,922 $ 2,018 $ 1,630 $ 1,665 $ 3,553 $ 3,683 $ 130 3.7%
HARRAH 0.22% 580 580 $ 298 $ 310 $ 598 $ 602 $ 896 $ 912 $ 16 1.8%
MABTON 0.75% 1,975 1,965 $ 1,015 $ 1,050 $ 1,083 $ 1,096 $ 2,098 $ 2,147 $ 49 2.3%
MOXEE 1.83% 4,665 4,785 $ 2,398 $ 2,558 $ 2,786 $ 2,843 $ 5,184 $ 5,401 $ 217 4.2%
NACHES 0.43% 1,125 1,120 $ 578 $ 599 $ 1,690 $ 1,697 $ 2,268 $ 2,296 $ 28 1.2%
SELAH 3.24% 8,365 8,450 $ 4,300 $ 4,517 $ 4,410 $ 4,489 $ 8,709 $ 9,006 $ 296 3.4%
SUNNYSIDE 6.33% 16,500 16,530 $ 8,481 $ 8,836 $ 4,781 $ 4,912 $ 13,262 $ 13,749 $ 487 3.7%
TIETON 0.59% 1,505 1,545 $ 774 $ 826 $ 1,004 $ 1,022 $ 1,777 $ 1,848 $ 71 4.0%
TOPPENISH 3.41% 8,870 8,900 $ 4,559 $ 4,758 $ 2,995 $ 3,068 $ 7,554 $ 7,826 $ 272 3.6%
UNION GAP 2.55% 6,640 6,660 $ 3,413 $ 3,560 $ 3,619 $ 3,673 $ 7,032 $ 7,234 $ 202 2.9%
WAPATO 1.77% 4,615 4,620 $ 2,372 $ 2,470 $ 1,778 $ 1,814 $ 4,150 $ 4,284 $ 134 3.2%
YAKIMA 37.77% 98,200 98,650 $ 50,475 $ 52,734 $ 21,049 $ 21,880 $ 71,524 $ 74,615 $ 3,091 4.3%
YAKIMA CO. 34.13% 88,955 89,155 $ 45,723 $ 47,659 $ 19,491 $ 20,207 $ 65,214 $ 67,866 $ 2,652 4.1%
ZILLAH 1.23% 3,195 3,215 $ 1,642 $ 1,719 $ 1,538 $ 1,566 $ 3,181 $ 3,285 $ 104 3.3%
TOTALS 100.00% 253,000 r 261,200 rs 133,614 $ 139,627 rs 72,058 $ 74,268 rs 205,672 $213,895 $ 8,223 4.0%
Yakima Transit Total Trans Assessment 6500 6,700
78,558 80,968
Members OFM Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab Contribution
% Population Population 2023-2025
2023 2024 2025
GRANDVIEW 4.25% 10,960 $ 10,208 $ 16,183 $ 16,183
GRANGER 1.43% 3,690 $ 3,437 $ 5,448 $ 5,448
HARRAH 0.22% 580 $ 540 $ 856 $ 856
MABTON 0.77% 1,975 $ 1,839 $ 2,916 $ 2,916
MOXEE 1.71% 4,405 $ 4,103 $ 6,504 $ 6,504
NACHES 0.43% 1,110 $ 1,034 $ 1,639 $ 1,639
SELAH 3.19% 8,235 $ 7,670 $ 12,159 $ 12,159
SUNNYSIDE 6.35% 16,400 $ 15,275 $ 24,215 $ 24,215
TIETON 0.55% 1,430 $ 1,332 $ 2,111 $ 2,111
TOPPENISH 3.44% 8,870 $ 8,261 $ 13,097 $ 13,097
UNION GAP 2.56% 6,595 $ 6,142 $ 9,738 $ 9,738
WAPATO 1.79% 4,610 $ 4,294 $ 6,807 $ 6,807
YAKIMA 37.90% 97,810 $ 91,099 $ 144,418 $ 144,418
YAKIMA CO. 34.19% 88,240 $ 82,185 $ 130,288 $ 130,288
ZILLAH 1.24% 3,190 $ 2,971 $ 4,710 $ 4,710
TOTALS 258,100 $ 240,390 $ 381,090 $ 381,090
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Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
509-574-1550
info@yvcog.us
yvcog.us
311 North 4th Street, Suite 204
Yakima, WA 98901
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