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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2023 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: July 10, 2023 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Kittitas County and Kittitas County Conservation District for Continuing Implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program BACKGROUND: In 2011, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance electing to participate in the Voluntary Stewardship Program. This ordinance elected to have Kittitas County proceed with implementation of the requirements of the Voluntary Stewardship Program once the Washington State Legislature provides adequate funding for such activity. The Washington State Legislature has appropriated Voluntary Stewardship funds for the 2023-2025 budget for continued implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Kittitas County's current Interlocal Agreement with Kittitas County Conservation District expired on June 30, 2023, and the current agreement will begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2025. This will allow for continued implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program. The proposed Interlocal Agreement received legal review and approval from the Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. INTERACTION: Public Works; Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Kittitas County Conservation District RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Kittitas County and Kittitas County Conservation District for Continuing Implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program. HANDLING: Return two originals to Public Works to receive signatures from Washington State Conservation Commission. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; Interlocal Agreement. LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook, Director.