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When Recorded Return to: Community Development Services 411 N Ruby, Suite 2 Ellensburg. WA 98926 Open Space Taxation Agreement Chapter 84.34 RCW (To be used for "Open Space" and "Timber Land" Classification or Reclassification Only) Property Owner Kittitas Conservation Trust Property Address N/A Legal Description A portion of the West half of Section 31, Township 20 N Range 16 E, w.m. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel or Account Number 385135, Map Number 20-16-31030-0009 Reference Numbers of Documents Assigned or Released OS -21-00035 This agreement between Kittitas Conservation Trust hereinafter called the "Owner", and Kittitas County hereinafter called the "Granting Authority". Whereas, the owner of the above described real property having made application for classification of that property under the provisions of Chapter 84.34 RCW. And whereas, both the owner and granting authority agree to limit the use of said property, recognizing that such land has substantial public value as open space and that the preservation of such land constitutes an important physical, social, esthetic, and economic asset to the public, and both parties agree that the classification of the property during the life of this agreement shall be for: Open Space Land — RCW 84.34.020(1)(a) or (b) Public Benefit Rating System KCC 3.46 Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land (a sub classification of open space land) — RCW 84.34.020(1)(c) ❑ Timber Land — RCW 84.34.020(3) Now, therefore, the parties, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, do agree as follows: 1. During the term of this agreement, the land shall be used only in accordance with its classified use. 2. No structures shall be erected upon such land except those directly related to, and compatible with, the classified use of the land. 3. This agreement shall be effective commencing on the date the legislative body receives the signed agreement from the property owner and shall remain in effect until the property is withdrawn or removed from classification. 4. This agreement shall apply to the parcels of land described herein and shall be binding upon the heirs, successors and assignees of the parties hereto. REV 64 0022e (w) (6/3/14)