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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO.2025- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY UNDER RCW 8.08.010 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR FLOOD MITIGATION ON WHISKEY CREEK, RE . PARCEL NUMBERS 962710 and 962712 WHEREAS: Kittitas County Resolution 2012-081 established a County -wide Flood Control Zone District ("District") governed by the Board of County Commissioners and administered by the Public Works Department, which also has the authority over the engineering, construction, maintenance and administration of the Kittitas County Road Systems. The District serves residents in both unincorporated areas and incorporated towns and cities by providing technical assistance and implementing flood -reduction projects and programs; and WHEREAS: The residents of Kittitas County benefit from having a county -wide Flood Control Zone District in accordance with RCW 86.15.010, et. seq., and amendments, changes, and alterations thereto; and WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Flood Control Zone includes the Whiskey Creek Siphon Project location; and WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners has the authority to establish or affirm by resolution actions to support flood mitigation; and WHEREAS: A siphon routing the Ellensburg Water Company canal under Whiskey Creek will mitigate flooding and support the District is necessary for flood control measures; and WHEREAS: Right of way acquisition and a temporary easement are needed to construct the siphon project; and WHEREAS: The proposed acquisition for the placement of the siphon are attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS: The Flood Control Zone District made reasonable and diligent efforts to negotiate the purchase of right of way and a temporary construction easement; and WHEREAS: Despite these efforts, the Flood Control Zone District was unable to reach voluntary agreements for the purchase of right of way and a temporary construction easement; and WHEREAS: A Public Hearing was held, after due notice, on October 21st, 2025, at 2:00 pm to receive public testimony on the proposed right of way and easement acquisitions;