Votes and actions at a glance: tier‑4 policy, Chelan grant, contract extensions and port approvals

At the meeting the board approved a set of staff recommendations and motions summarized below.

- Tier‑4 predevelopment policy adopted (awards up to $250,000 with 20% match); board set aside $5,000,000 for exceptions/pilot awards; staff tasked with program guidance.

- Funding limits/exceptions: referral to policy committee to craft clear criteria and a cap; committee to return in November.

- City of Chelan: approved a $75,000 planning grant with a $40,000 local match; precontract deliverables due within four months.

- Contract extension: board accepted a US Treasury extension request and will amend the Esqually tribe contract to reflect a new end date of 06/30/2027 where applicable.

- Port and marine projects: board approved staff recommendations for multiple port requests, including support for Wakanda Marina/Maverick Marine project financing (initial ask $4.5M with match). Staff will finalize loan/contract terms and coordinate permitting and workforce training as part of implementation.

All items above were carried by voice vote where recorded; board recorded unanimous or majority approvals on each action. Staff will circulate finalized agreements and monitor precontract conditions and implementation milestones.