HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstruction Proclamation KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
ALLOWING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN SUPPORT OF
ESSENTIAL MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, the Governor of the State of Washington issued
Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a State of Emergency for all counties throughout Washington
as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and confirmed person-person spread
of COVID-19 in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Washington found that the outbreak significantly
impacts the life and health of the people of the State of Washington, as well as the economy of
the State; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners declared a State of
Emergency in Kittitas County due to the COVID-19 outbreak (Resolution 2020-042); and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, the Governor of the State of Washington issued Proclamation
20-25, which amended 20-05, defined permitted and prohibited activities, and ordered non-
essential businesses to cease operations at midnight of that day; and
WHEREAS, the Governor recognized that some construction activity was necessary to prevent
detriment to essential activities, and also to prevent damage or unsafe conditions regarding
nonessential businesses and residential structures, and thus provided further guidance via
Governor’s 03/25/2020 guidance memorandum regarding construction pertaining to
Proclamation 20-25; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Washington recognized the potential for significant
legal liability and displacement for thousands of people in transitional mortgage and real estate
transactions, and approved such real estate transactions as essential activities subject to certain
restrictions and limitations (Governor’s 03/27/2020 guidance memorandum re: Proclamation 20-
25).
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
that current, pre-existing home sales may proceed to build completion as an essential activity
under the Governor of the State of Washington’s guidance subject to the following conditions:
1. A signed affidavit stating there is an existing Purchase and Sale agreement or Real Estate
contract and an issued building permit dated on or before March 27, 2020 must be
provided.
2. A signed and dated copy of the attached COVID-19 Job Site Requirements must be
provided. Signature of the property owner and, if applicable, general contractor shall be
required as evidence of agreement to abide by Job Site Requirements.
3. An authorization letter will then be issued by the Kittitas County Community
Development Services department.
4. Property viewings, inspections, appraisals, and final walk-throughs shall be arranged by
appointment only, and be limited to two people at each occurrence. Inspections may
require additional measures as ordered by the building inspector or Director of
Community Development Services.
5. All persons on site must observe social distancing guidelines and applicable health and
safety worker protection measures as per the attached COVID-19 Job Site Requirements.
6. County authorization letter and signed copy of COVID-19 Job Site Requirements must be
posted on site.
7. This Proclamation may be rescinded or superseded at any time at the direction of the
Kittitas County Board of Commissioners.
Dated this 21st day of April, 2020.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Cory Wright, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board