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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN MID-COLUMBIA FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP AND KITTITAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ("MOA" ) is made and entered into by and between Mid - Columbia Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group, hereinafter referred to as "MID-COLUMBIA FISHERIES" or MCF," and Kittitas County, collectively referred to as the "PARTIES." Whereas, the Kittitas County Flood Control Zone District has developed an annual work program and 6- year capital facility plan which includes flood alleviation through the removal of crack willow and accumulated sediments; and Whereas, Mid -Columbia Fisheries, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring wild salmonid populations and their habitats through restoration, protection,. education, and community involvement has been working with local landowners to implement habitat improvement projects by replacing crack willow with native vegetation and removing accumulated sediments for water quality purposes; and Whereas, Kittitas County is eligible for Centennial Clean Water Funding, to be awarded by Grant Agreement WQC-2024-KiCPWD-00228, which will fund work completed by Mid -Columbia Fisheries; and Whereas, Kittitas County and Mid -Columbia Fisheries desire to establish a Memorandum of Agreement to define MCF's and the County's respective roles in implementing the scope of work authorized by Grant Agreement WQC-2024-KiCPWD-00228. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between MCF and the County as follows: I. SCOPE MCF and the County will work together in a cooperative fashion to improve habitat, water quality, and floodplain function on Mercer Creek and implement the scope identified in Grant Agreement WQC-2024- KiCPWD-00228. A summary of tasks is identified in Appendix A. A map of the project sites is provided in Appendix B. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This Agreement will go into effect on January 1, 2024, and shall be in place until June 30, 2026, unless terminated sooner as provided herein. This Agreement may be extended based on the written agreement of both parties. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Mid -Columbia Fisheries will: 1. Implement the tasks and provide the deliverables described in the Mercer Creek Design & Stewardship grant agreement, Department of Ecology #WQC-2024-KiCPWD-00228 and summarized in Appendix A.