feat: convert vals to strings

[jimmyshah]

resolves #1001

Problem

There is a bug currently that requires runtime_config properties values to be strings. As a result, integer values need quotes around them in the yml files, which is awkward.

With this PR, values are cast as strings, so that the properties can be set in a more expected way.

ADAP-1007

Solution

In _configure_batch(), I added a check for runtime_config.properties. If they exist, I iterate through the dictionary to cast the values as strings. Changing this part of the code was suggested as an option in #1001.

Checklist

• [x] I have read the contributing guide and understand what's expected of me
• [x] I have run this code in development and it appears to resolve the stated issue
• [x] This PR includes tests, or tests are not required/relevant for this PR
• [x] This PR has no interface changes

[jimmyshah]

@dbeatty10 @McKnight-42 Anything I can do to help move this PR forward?

[dbeatty10]

@jimmyshah this is queued up for a member of our engineering team to give it an initial review and provide any relevant feedback. We don't have a set timeline for when they will be able to get to it though.

[jimmyshah]

@dbeatty10 Got it! I didn't know there was a review queue, so that's helpful context. Thank you for the update!

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