HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution VSP ILA Amendment_3.5.19BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -_______
A Resolution to Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement Between
Kittitas County and Kittitas County Conservation District for Continuing Implementation of the
Voluntary Stewardship Program
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, as amended, and codified in chapter 39.34 of the
Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”), provides for public agencies to enter into
agreements for joint or cooperative action authorized under that chapter; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature, through ESHB 1886, created a Voluntary
Stewardship Program ("VSP") for protection of critical areas in areas of
agricultural activities; and
WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No.
2011-012, An Ordinance Electing to Participate in the Voluntary Stewardship
Program (RCW 36.70A.705), identifying and nominating the Upper Yakima
watershed and the Alkali-Squilchuck watershed as state priority watersheds, and
electing 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; and
WHEREAS, Kittitas County and the Kittitas County Conservation District previously executed
an Interlocal Agreement for the purpose of developing a Voluntary Stewardship
Program for Kittitas County through Resolution No. 2015-139; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of said Interlocal Agreement provided that the parties
may mutually amend the agreement in writing; and
WHEREAS, Kittitas County and the Kittitas County Conservation District previously amended
an Interlocal Agreement for the purpose of developing a Voluntary Stewardship
Program for Kittitas County through Resolution No. 2016-019; and
WHEREAS, Kittitas County and the Kittitas County Conservation District previously amended
an Interlocal Agreement for continuing implementation of the Voluntary
Stewardship Program for Kittitas County on August 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Kittitas County and the Kittitas County Conservation District are agreeable to
such amendment under the terms and conditions of the amended Interlocal
Agreement attached hereto, which shall replace the previously amended Interlocal
Agreement approved on August 21, 2017 in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County authorized the execution
of this amended Interlocal Agreement by action taken at a regular meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that
the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington authorizes the execution of
the amended Interlocal Agreement with the Kittitas County Conservation District that is attached
hereto and incorporated by this reference.
ADOPTED this __5th____day of ______March____________, 2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Cory Wright, Chairman
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Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
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Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
☐ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
☐ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney