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Home My WebLink About2026-02-10-bocc-ph-supporting-documents KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing Special Meeting Tuesday February 10, 2026 - 3:00 PM Commissioners' Auditorium 205 West 5th Room 109 -Ellensburg 1. Call to Order 2. Continued from February 3, 2026 -Public Hearing to consider disposing of surplus county property located at 925 S. Industrial Way, Ellensburg,WA Parcel#078533 by Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Ellensburg(RCW Chapter 39.33). RECORD OPEN 3.Other Business -No Action to be taken 4. Concluded Created on 2/4/2026 10:05:18 AM COMMISSIONERS ' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY 3 : 00 P.M. FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Board members present : Chairman Cory Wright; Vice-Chairman Brett Wachsmith and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz . Others : Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz, Office Administrator; Patti Stacey, Facilities Director; and Stephanie Hartung, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor. PUBLIC HEARING SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY SOLID WASTE At 3 : 00 p.m. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT opened a Public Hearing continued from February 3, 2026, to consider disposing of surplus County property located at 925 S . Industrial Way, Ellensburg, WA Parcel #078533 by Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Ellensburg (RCW Chapter 39 . 33) . He noted the record was open. PATTI STACEY, FACILITIES DIRECTOR, provided a Staff Report and reviewed a request to dispose of surplus County property located at 925 S . Industrial Way, Ellensburg, WA (Parcel #078533) . She also provided an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Ellensburg as allowed per RCW Chapter 39 . 33 . THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED . RESOLUTION 2026-028 SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY SOLID WASTE VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-028, Authorizing an Intergovernmental Sale of Real Property Located at 925 Industrial Way Ellensburg, WA and to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Closing Documents . COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded. Motion carried 3-0 . The meeting was concluded at 3 : 03 p.m, KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON lie K' rsvik Cory Wright, Chairman 02/10/2026 MINUTES 1 l� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026- ()� o p AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 925 INDUSTRIAL WAY ELLENSBURG, WA, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S SIGNATURE ON THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND CLOSING DOCUMENTS WHEREAS: Kittitas County Solid Waste owns the real property located at 925 Industrial Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926, parcel No. 078533 ("the property"); and WHEREAS: On January 20, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners declared the property to be surplus of the County's needs; and WHEREAS: RCW 39.33.010 authorizes the state or any municipality or any political subdivision thereof, to sell real property to the state or any municipality or any political subdivision thereof on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the proper authorities of the state and/or the subdivisions concerned; and WHEREAS: The City of Ellensburg is interested in purchasing the property from Kittitas County; and WHEREAS: The City and the County tentatively agreed to a purchase price of$460,000 (subject to approval by City Council and the Board of County Commissioners), which the Board of County Commissioners represents is a reasonable and adequate price to sell the property "as-is" for, which said price was determined by an appraisal; and WHEREAS: On February 10, 2026, after due notice, a public hearing was held to discuss selling the property to the City, and whether the sale is in the interest of the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners finds that it is in the best interest of the County to sell the property located at 925 Industrial Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926, parcel No. 078533, to the City of Ellensburg. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington, does hereby authorize Chair signature on the Property Sale Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, or a substantially similar Property Sale Agreement, and to sign any other documents necessary to complete the sale. REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT THIS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this !G ' day of f ,2024,by and between Kittitas County Solid Waste,a municipal corporation of the State of Vashington ("Seller"), and the City of Ellensburg, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, ("Purchaser"). RECITALS A. Ch. 39.33 RCW, INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, allows the state or any municipality or any political subdivision thereof,to sell real Property to the state or any municipality or any political subdivision thereof on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the proper authorities of the state and/or the subdivisions concerned. B. WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of that certain real Property located in Kittitas County and legally described as follows: Kittitas County tax parcel #078533, more commonly known as 925 INDUSTRIAL WAY ELLENSBURG,WA, 98926 more Rilly described as follows: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Townslup 17 North, Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County, State of Washington,described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast coiner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section;Thence North 89°29'28" West, along the Northerly boundary line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section, a distance of 69.61 feet to the Southwesterly right of way boundary line for the City Street known as Industrial Way;Thence South 25'06'22"East along the Southwesterly right of way boundary line of said City Street, a distance of 157.70 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing South 25e06'22" East, along the Southwesterly right of way boundary line of said City Street,a distance of 276.75 feet;Thence North 89039'22" West, a distance of 298.97 feet; Thence North 00°20'38" East, a distance of 99.73 feet; Thence South 89e39'22" East, a distance of 138.59 feet; Thence North 01 °59'47"East, a distance of 137.44 feet;Thence North 71 °30'52"East, a distance of 39.61 feet to the Southwesterly right of way boundary line of said City Street and to the true point of beginning. Page 1 of I ITIALS: Purchaser: /Date: Seller: /Date: ix. Seller has not received notice of any default or breach by any third party under any covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way, or easements in respect to the Property or that may affect the Property or any portion thereof and,to the knowledge of Seller,no condition exists that with the passage of time or giving notice or both would constitute such a default. X. There are no pending or threatened mechanics' or materialmen's liens against the Property. xi. All of the representations and warranties of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date and as of the Time of Closing and shall survive the Closing. xii. None of the foregoing representations and warranties contain any Witt Lie statement of material fact. 7. Purchaser assumes the risk that Hazardous Substances or other adverse matters may affect the Property, and hereby waives, releases, and discharges forever the Seller and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents from any and all present or future claims or demands, and any and all damages, losses, injuries, liabilities, causes of actions (including, without limitation, causes of action in tort), costs and expenses (including,without limitation fines,penalties,judgments, and attorneys' fees), of any and every kind or character,known or unknown, arising from or in any way related to the Property Conditions or alleged presence, use,storage,generation,manufacture,transport,release,leak,spill,disposal,or other handling of any Hazardous Substances in, on, or under the Property. 8. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement: 8.1. "Environmental Law(s)"means any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, code,rule, ordinance, order,judgment, decree, injunction, or common law pertaining in any way to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Model Toxics Control Act, and any similar or comparable federal, state, or local law. 8.2. "Hazardous Substance(s)" means any hazardous, toxic, radioactive, or infectious substance, material, or waste as defined, listed, or regulated under any Environmental Law, and includes without limitation petroleum oil and any of its fractions. 8.3. `Environmental Matters" means matters relating to the generation, manufacture, use, storage,handling,transportation, and/or disposal of Hazardous Substances, or conditions with respect to the atmosphere, soil, surface and ground waters, wetlands, stream sediments,vegetation, endangered species, and stormwater runoff or discharge. 9. Default: If either party defaults (that is fails to perform the acts required of them) in his contractual performance herein, the non-defaulting party may seek specific performance Page 5 of 9 INITIALS: Purchaser: /Date: Seller: /Date: Beth Leader,City Clerk Approved as to form: Christopher Horner, City Attorney z�4,i i L� DATED this ay of Jamtaq 202 . BOARD OF KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SI iACZ, Chair C011W CORY WRIGHT,Vice- lai BRETT H, Comnussioner Julie Kjorsvik', Clerk of the Board Page 9 of 9 INITIALS: Purchaser: /Date: Seller: /Date: KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing Special Meeting Tuesday February 10, 2026 - 3:00 PM Commissioners' Auditorium 205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 1. Call to Order 2. Continued from February 3, 2026 -Public Hearing to consider disposing of surplus county property located at 925 S. Industrial Way, Ellensburg, WA Parcel #078533 by Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Ellensburg (RCW Chapter 39.33). RECORD OPEN 3. Other Business - No Action to be taken 4. Concluded Created on 2/4/2026 10:05:18 AM KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS **** PUBLIC HEARING SIGN UP SHEET **** Public Hearings are an opportunity for citizens to give their views to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration in their decision-making process. If you wish to speak, please PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY below. When you are recognized: 1. STEP TO THE MICROPHONE and give your name and address. 2. Your comments will be limited to three minutes for each individual or five minutes if you are presenting the official position of a recognized organization. 3. If other speakers have made the same point, simply indicate your support or disagreement unless you have new information. MEETING: Continued from February 3,2026- Consider Surplusing County Property located at 925 S. Industrial Way, Ellensburg,WA 98926, Parcel#078533. RECORD OPEN DATE: February 10,2026 TIME: 3:00 P.M. NAME MAILING ADDRESS- Who are you Testifying Pro/ representing (Yes/No) ? Con (self/other)? Mandy Buchholz From: Molly McDowell Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:17 AM To: Mandy Buchholz Cc: Patti Stacey; Christine Rice Subject: Documents for 02/10/2026 Attachments: Kittitas County Real Estate Purchase &Sale Agreement-925 Industrial Way.pdf; 08-15-2025 -Appraisal- 925 Industrial Way Ellensburg WA 98926.pdf; 2026.02.04 Resolution re Sale of Property.docx Hi Mandy, I've attached the documents pertaining to the special meeting on the 101h. IT get the Quit Claim Deed to you after the resolution is signed, as I'm just waiting to hear back from the City to see if they have any changes on the draft I prepared. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thank you!