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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: January 5, 2016
ACTION REQUESTED: Resolution to Formally Designate the Kittitas County Conservation District as the
Lead Entity in the Development of Kittitas County’s Voluntary Stewardship
Program and Identify Individuals and Organizations that will be Invited to
Participate in the Watershed Work Group
BACKGROUND: In 2011 the Kittitas County Board of Commissioner’s approved an ordinance electing to
participate in the Voluntary Stewardship Program. This ordinance identified and nominated
the Upper Yakima watershed and the Alkali-Squilchuck watershed as state priority
watersheds and elected to have Kittitas County proceed with implementation of the
requirements of the Voluntary Stewardship Program once the Washington State Legislature
provides adequate funding for such activity.
The Washington State Legislature appropriated $7,600,000 in the Washington State
Conservation Commission’s 2015-2017 budget for implementation of the Voluntary
Stewardship Program. On October 23, 2015 Kittitas County received a contract from the
Washington State Conservation Commission identifying $270,000 of available funds to
Kittitas County for the development of the Voluntary Stewardship Program, $150,000 in year
one and $120,000 in year 2.
Within 60 days of the receipt of funds, the County must designate a watershed group and an
entity to coordinate the watershed group. The watershed group will be tasked with developing
the Voluntary Stewardship Program in compliance with RCW 36.70A.725. Attributable to
their expertise and key stakeholder relationships Kittitas County entered into an Interlocal
Agreement with the Kittitas County Conservation District (District) to lead the watershed
group. The individuals and organizations identified in Exhibit A of the Resolution will be
invited to participate in the watershed group consistent with RCW 36.70A.715.
With the designation of the Conservation District as the watershed group lead Kittitas County
staff and elected officials will continue to be involved in the development of the Voluntary
Stewardship Program in an advisory and assistance role.
INTERACTION: CDS, Prosecuting Attorney, Board of County Commissioners
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution for Board of County Commissioners’ signature
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: CDS Planning Official recommends to the Board of County Commissioners to approve and
sign the Resolution
HANLDING: Presentation to the Board by Kittitas County Community Development Services.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF: Angela San Filippo, Planner