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1W a., Taft. KITTI AS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: December S, 2025 TOPIC: Upper Yakima River Floodplain &Habitat Restoration Implementation ACTION REQUESTED: Approve a Resolution to Authorize Public Works Water Resource Manager to Accept Funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology and Sign Grant Agreement SEAFBD- 2527wwK1*CPWD-00022 LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas RECOMMENDATION: Move to Approve a Resolution to Authorize Public Works Water Resource Manager to AccePitFunding from the Washngton State Department of Ecology and Sign Grant Agreement SEAFBD-2527-K1"CPWD-00022. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • The Flood Control Zone District applied for $ 10 million in funding for the Lower KittiOb tas Reach Floodplain Reconnection Project. 0 • The project aims to reduce flood risk and improve hab with the failing Hansen P its Levee. • Work will occur on lands owned by K Management. itat conditions associated ittitas County and the Bureau of Land • The project is in the design phase, with 60 percent designs expected by the end of January 2026. • Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027. • Although the grant does not require a match, additional funding will be needed for construction. Kittitas County Public Works is pursuing supplemental grant sources and local Flood Control Zone District funding may also need to be utilized. BACKGROUND: The Hansen Pits Levee does not provide effective flood protection and is causing habitat degradation across the 595-acre project area. In response, the Flood Control Zone District has been developing a restoration plan for County- and Bureau of Land Management— .0 owned properties,, The an focuses on improving flood control, enhancing fisheries habi supporting public access, and accommodating flood -compatible agricultural uses. Page 1 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT