HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 10-1-2019 (3)KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: October 1, 2019
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Special Event Application for
Huffman Farms Pumpkin Festival.
BACKGROUND: The Commissioner’s Office received a Special Event
Application from Hilary Huffman to host the Huffman
Farms Pumpkin Festival throughout the month of October
beginning on 9/28/2019 – 10/27/2019.
INTERACTION: The applicant is not requesting a waiver to Kittitas County
Code Chapter 5.20.160 – Closing Hours.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to Kittitas County
Code Chapter 5.20.100 – Penal Bond – Bond of Indemnity.
The permit fee has been paid and Staff has routed the
application and received a recommendation of approval from
the following departments: Sheriff, Public Health, Public
Works, Solid Waste, Prosecutor, Fire Marshal. &
Auditor (Specific comments may be seen in the Department
Memo’s attached).
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Special Event Application from Hilary Huffman
to host the Huffman Farms Pumpkin Festival from 9/28/2019
– 10/27/2019 with the following contingencies:
Public Works: The applicant is required to ensure that no
unmitigated adverse impacts to the traveling public along
Wilson Creek Road will occur from the proposal. Public
Works also has requested that the applicant post “Event
Ahead” signs along Wilson Creek Road and to obtain
approval from the Fire District for use of the bridge.
Fire Marshal: Fire Marshal Permit is required for the event.
It was obtained on 9-25-19 and inspection is set for 9-27-19.
All structures shall have a minimum of one 2A-10B:C fire
extinguisher readily available for use. Any LPG tank shall be
secured to prevent displacement. Please be aware of general
trip hazards from extension cords. Also, extension cords may
not be piggy-backed/daisy-chained together. Parking shall be
such that fire apparatus access is maintained at all times. The
fire apparatus access roads shall remain free from
obstructions.
Auditor: As of this date, Huffman Farms has not submitted
their admissions tax for the 2018 event. We recommend
Huffman Farms complete the online return, submit the form
and process the payment with the penalty for failure to report
for the 2018 event, before approval of the 2019 event.
HANDLING: Staff will notify the applicant of the Board’s decision & send
a copy to the Sheriff, Public Works, Public Health, Solid
Waste, Prosecutor, Fire Marshal, Auditor, Code Enforcement
and KITTCOM.
ATTACHMENTS: Special Event Application
Memo’s from County departments
TR Receipt & Misc. correspondence
LEAD STAFF: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II