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managers to ensure appropriate access, management of wildlife and natural resources the <br /> County established the Public Lands Advisory Committee(PLAC). Other entities have <br /> formed other recreation and land-management associated forums, such as the East- <br /> Cascades Recreation Partnership, the Checkerboard Partnership, the Mountain to Sounds <br /> Greenway, the Teanaway Community Forest Advisory Group, and the Yakima Basin <br /> Integrated Plan Lands Sub-Committee. County representation and participation across <br /> these forums is spread across various County Commissioners and staff members. <br /> Public Works manages the three identified parks, and the Flood Control Zone District <br /> (FCZD) acquired properties. Recreation compatible with floodplain management and <br /> habitat restoration goals can be supported in the FCZD properties. Given the increase in <br /> County land holdings, there is need to further develop policy and provide resources <br /> around use of County owned properties. This resource could be additional staff positions <br /> to coordinate policy and use of both Kittitas County and other recreation and resource <br /> lands with the variety of stakeholders in the County. Consultant services may also be <br /> considered to provide the desired outcomes. Public Works desires to assist in the <br /> development strategies to provide support of public lands in the County. <br /> FISCAL IMPACTS: <br /> Additional staff position would increase expenditures by approximately $150,000. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> None. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Public Works"Work Session Staff Report",2024 <br />