2017-05-08-minutes-public-works-study-session

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RINGER LOOP UPDATE Mark Cook stated that in November 2015 the Yakima River cut across the north/south leg of Ringer Loop which resulted in recurrent flooding of the Papineau property with the east/west portion of the roadway acting like a dike for the river. Mark Cook continued that Kittitas County was awarded half million dollar grant award from the Yakima River Basin Plan for acquisition of two key parcels in this area. Mark Cook added that one property, Stalder/Sparks, is currently in escrow under Board action and staff is finalizing the acquisition on the Papineau property. Mark Cook commented that staff has also come up with an alternative project through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in lieu of repairing Ringer Loop. Mark Cook stated that the funds will be used to purchase around one million dollars in equipment and a temporary bridge for future use. Discussion was held. No direction was given. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN GRANT UPDATE Mark Cook stated that in 2012 the Board of County Commissioners adopted a multi -jurisdictional hazards mitigation plan. Mark Cook continued that these plans are being represented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a head start for communities involved after a federally declared disaster. Mark Cook added that this plan is scheduled for an update and staff submitted a grant application in late 2015, with a notice of award in 2016. Mark Cook commented that there is approximately ninety one thousand dollars in FEMA funding and the match from Kittitas County brings the total amount to one hundred and thirty thousand dollars total for the update. Mark Cook added that he met with other county agencies to solicit interest in possibly partnering for an update as well. Discussion was held. No direction was given. OTHER BUSINESS: Mark Cook moved onto other business with Lucas Huck presenting the Road Safety Plan afterward. CURRIER CREEK ESTATES Mark Cook stated that David Duvall approached Public Works over a year ago with a request for Kittitas County to surplus property adjacent to his property in Currier Creek Estates. Mark Cook continued that this property came to the county through a tax foreclosure and Public Works has never maintained this small piece of property but Mr. Duvall has been maintaining it and asked for compensation during a previous conversation on this issue. Mark Cook added that after discussions with the Board of County Commissioners it was decided that no compensation was available and 2017-05-08 MINUTES