HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 VSP Funding Agreement Staff Report 2025-2027 KITTITAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 28, 2025
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
Contract No. K2617 between The Washington State Conservation
Commission and Kittitas County for 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 2025-2027
biennium budget for continued implementation of the Voluntary
Stewardship Program within Kittitas County.
Contract No. 2617 has been provided by The Washington State
Conservation Commission for Kittitas County voluntary stewardship
program. Funding is on a reimbursement basis and is not to exceed
$290,000 for the biennium. The County may delegate the work to be
completed under the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Work has
previously been delegated to Kittitas County Conservation District,
which is again proposed for this biennium.
The contract received legal review and approval from the Kittitas
County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
INTERACTION: Community Development Services, Kittitas County Conservation
District
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Contract No.
K2617 between The Washington State Conservation Commission and
Kittitas County for the Voluntary Stewardship Program.
HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Community Development Services.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; Contract No. K2617
LEAD STAFF: Jamey Ayling, Planning Manager