2024-11-25-minutes-public-works-and-cds-study-session

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pDES ... TO THECp�L�i 9 t HITTITAS COUNTY 3[-K=zrc=T1a1Ls co DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS water right permit. Aspect anticipates that work previously completed under Phase 1 will provide significant efficiencies to complete the ROE. Aspect has budgeted up to 8 hours to review and address Ecology comments, then prepare a final ROE for Ecology's approval. The approved ROE will then be subject to a 30-day public comment period, following a 30-day appeal period. Following the 30-day appeal period, Aspect will assist the County with tracking and coordination with Ecology of the permit issuance following completion of the draft ROE through public comment and appeal periods. Under Phase 2.1 Aspect has budgeted for up to 3 virtual meetings with Ecology and/or the County. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that the County will take the lead on any SEPA related efforts. Cost Breakdown: Aspect understands that a local landowner (Mr. Jansen) has agreed to enter into a cost share agreement with the County to process the subject application through Ecology's Cost Reimbursement Program. As such, Aspect proposes the following phase costs and budget for each party in Table 1 below. Table 1. Proposed Project Budget Cost to Mr. Jansen Cost to the County Total Cost Phase 1.1 $4,000 $2,500 $6,500 Phase 1.2 (optional) $8,000 $7,000 $15,000 Phase 2.1 $8,000 $5,500 $13,500 Total $20,000 $15,000 $35,000 There is an element of uncertainty in coordinating Ecology permitting. It is not known how voluminous the public comments (including but not limited to Ecology, tribal, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Water Transfer Working Group) may be throughout this process. We have prepared this scope based on similar assessments performed in the past and will advise the County of progress as key milestones are reached in the scope above in the event unforeseen issues apse.