ResolutionTerminationofLeaseGladmarPark

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KITTITAS COUNTY THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Central Washington University, a public university, hereinafter referred to as "University" and Kittitas County, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "County", pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34 RCW. IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT to provide for the County to lease to the University, and the University hereby agrees to lease from the County, the following described real property (known as Gladmar Park) situated in Kittitas County, Washington, to -wit: 1. Parcel No. 18-17-13010-0007 (366433) Kittitas County 29 acres ± 2. Parcel No. 18-18-18030-0002 (179433) w u Kittitas County 23 acres ± See Exhibit R. Special Exclusion Zone: Because the landscape of Gladmar Park is continually changing due to the proximity to the Yakima River, this special exclusion zone contains the Gladmar Levee and associated diversion structures and any and all existing equipment or infrastructure necessary for operation of the Packwood Canal and the Cascade Irrigation District Canal extending in all directions 400 ft from the center line of the diversion/notch channel. The Special Exclusion Zone shall be excluded from this Interagency Agreement. THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT the University will operate and maintain a research and educational area on the property known as Gladmar Park, The University commits to seek funding and develop partnerships with community organizations to establish a parking lot and foot access bridge to the property. The University agrees to continue to follow the rules of the County as they pertain to public access such as allowing access for the public for fishing and public enjoyment. Discharging of firearms and consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs will not be allowed on the property. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Subject to its other provisions, the initial term of this lease shall commence on the first day of September 2007, and end on the 31s` day of August, 2057, unless terminated sooner or extended, as provided herein. This lease shall be renewable thereafter every five (5) years upon agreement of both parties for the consideration identified herein. The parties will perform a review of the Project Goals every two (2) years for the first ten (10) years and every five (5) years after that for the initial term. Both parties agree to make appropriate changes to this agreement in writing, upon mututal agreement based on the reviews. PROJECT GOALS • Operate and maintain a research and educational area • Construct and maintain a parking area Construct and maintain a gated footbridge Construct and maintain walking trails • Preserve and protect the unique environment of Gladmar Park Expand natural science educational opportunities in Kittitas County for all educational levels Restore and increase access to the Park for: