Laserfiche WebLink
WATER MITIGATION FUND 403 <br /> 2026 Water Mitigation Budget-Fund 403 <br /> Program Description: <br /> Public Works administers Fund 403(Water Mitigation)on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.Two programs are included: water mitigation and water metering. <br /> These two programs protect Kittitas County's water supply and safeguarding groundwater users. <br /> Revenue Sources: <br /> Water Mitigation Fees;Water Metering Fees;Grant Sources. <br /> Staff Summary: <br /> The Water Resource Manager develops water supply and banking policies and programs and manages water right acquisitions.The Water Resources Specialist reviews and <br /> issues mitigation certificates, manages applications to Ecology for water use changes,and oversees the metering program. <br /> Functions: <br /> Water Mitigation: Water Metering. <br /> Administer a water right portfolio & Track groundwater use and location <br /> • Allocate mitigation rights • Permit water users <br /> • Implementation of drought supply a Monitor use to ensure compliance <br /> augmentation & Manage applications to State agencies <br /> • Participation in the Yakima Basin Integrated a Manage water right acquisitions <br /> Water Resource Plan <br /> Notes for 2026: <br /> Programming for purchase of additional water rights;a grant-supported municipal water-right vulnerability assessment;and professional services to extend Department of <br /> Ecology permit coverage,which is essential to provide"over-the-counter"(OTC)mitigation certificates. <br /> 24 <br />