HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 VSP Funding Agreement Resolution BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT K2617 BETWEEN THE
WASHINGTON STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND KITTITAS COUNTY FOR
THE VOLUNTARY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
WHEREAS: The Washington State Legislature, through ESHB 1886, created a Voluntary
Stewardship Program("VSP")for protection of critical areas in areas of agricultural
activities; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No.
2011-012, An Ordinance Electing to Participate in the Voluntary Stewardship
Program (RCW 36.70A.705), identifying and nominating the Upper Yakima
watershed and the Alkali-Squilchuck watershed as state priority watersheds, and
electing 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; and
WHEREAS: The Washington State Conservation Commission provides funding for the
implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program consistent with RCW
36.70A.700-760 to the County through Contract K2617 in the amount of$290,000;
and
WHEREAS: Funding will be available on a reimbursement basis for work performed to continue
to implement the Voluntary Stewardship Program for the biennium of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Kittitas County, and in the best interest of the County, authorizes the execution of Contract K2617
between the Washington State Conservation Commission and Kittitas County for the Voluntary Stewardship
Program.
DATED this 28th day of July 2025, at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Cory Wright, Vice-Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz