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The two restrictive covenants for these properties prohibit new structures or improvements, EXCEPT for the maintenance, relocation, or reconfiguration of existing flood control or public structures, or structures that conserved the natural function of the floodplain or improves fisheries and wildlife habitat, water conservation, or other natural resources. Compatible uses include outdoor recreational activities and recreational access; fisheries, upland wildlife, and wetland habitat management; nature reserves; and unimproved, unpaved parking lots. Floodplains by Design Funded Property Acquisition along the Yakima River floodplain:r Acquisition #3 - 160 acres, tax parcel no. 508933, purchased on l2ll0l20l9. Conservation (Restrictive Covenant) AFN 20191210001 6o Acquisition#4 -226.11 acres, consisting of 24 separate tax lots, purchased on 812612021 Conservation (Restrictive Covenant) AFN 20210826005 4 The two restrictive covenants for these properties specifically prohibit subdivision, residential development, and timber harvest. Commercial development and use are also prohibited, except for agricultural uses within a designated portion of the properties. In addition to allowed agricultural uses, permitted uses include habitat restoration, vegetation management of exotic species, levee maintenance and reconfiguration, and passive, non-motorized recreational uses, including trails, wildlife observation areas, picnic areas, and parking areas. Along with these deed-restricted properties, Kittitas County Public Works also owns just under one acre of Mercer Creek (tributary to Wilson Creek) located within the City of Ellensburg (tax parcel no. 21998). This property is managed for open space and floodplain and fish and wildlife purposes. This property does not currently have a deed restriction, but we would be willing to consider recording a restrictive covenant to further reduce the risk of flooding downstream at the present transfer station property. We hope this explanation has been helpful, and the identified projects now completed would serye as compensatory floodplain protection to fulfill the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant' s purposes. Sincerely, ABSENT Cory Wright District One CC: Congresswoman Kim Schrier Laura Osiadacz District Two Brett District Three Kittitas County Courthouse . 205 West 5mAvenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (s09) 962-7508 .FAX (509) 962-7679