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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-12-minutes-public-works-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Works Study Session Regular Meeting Monday April 12, 2021 - 1:30 PM Webex 1. Call to Order 2. FEMA Flood Map Updates 3. Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan Outreach Funding 4. Water Bank Consultant Selection S. Public Works Fees Update 6. Revised Job Description for Traffic Foreman 7. Title VI Update 8. Bridge 89342 Load Rating 9. Cooke Canyon Right of Way Establishment 10. Micheletto Road Establishment 11. Forest Service Road 4517 12. Other business 13. Adjourn Created on 4/9/2021 8:20:29 AM KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES Webex Regular Meeting MONDAY 1:30 PM April 12, 2021 Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, and Commissioner Cory Wright Others: Mark Cook, Josh Fredrickson, Rebecca Cruse, Candie Leader, Arden Thomas, Liz Remeto, Public Works; Dan Carlson, Jessica Miller, Toni Berkshire, Community Development Services; Lisa Young, Human Resources; Neil Caulkins, Prosecuting Attorney's Office;(3) Members of the Public At 1:51 pm Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works Study Session. FEMA FLOOD MAP UPDATES Mark Cook introduced Arden Thomas for presenting this item. Arden Thomas stated the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a letter of final determination in March regarding the updated maps. Arden Thomas stated staff is requesting Board approval to issue a press release to inform Kittitas County Landowners of the FEMA Map updates and resources available to educate them on their property's status. Staff was directed to move forward with the press release_ YAKIMA RIVER BASIN INTEGRATED PLAN OUTREACH FUNDING Arden Thomas presented on the benefits of coordinating our efforts along with the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan Outreach and is requesting direction on moving forward with a professional services agreement to continue with support with funding the organization. Commissioner Cory Wright stated this has historically been done and involves a multitude of partners. Staff was directed to move forward with drafting the professional services agreement. WATER BANK CONSULTANT SELECTION Arden Thomas gave background on the recent request for proposals for water bank support services. Arden Thomas stated that staff is recommending award to two (2) of the Consultant firms that submitted proposals and staff is seeking direction on how to move forward. Arden Thomas gave information on the different services each company can provide. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with award to the two (2) firms with Mark Cook executing said agreements. 2021-04-12 MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS FEES UPDATE Mark Cook gave background on the Public Works fees analysis that staff has been developing. Mark Cook continued that in the past few months Public Works has developed a structure where recovery of the true cost of fees will be reflected. Mark Cook stated that some fees may be reduced, while others will see an increase based on actual time spent. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to set Public Hearing, REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TRAFFIC FOREMAN Mark Cook gave background on the business decision to train the Traffic Foreman the last few years on bridge inspections for the county. Mark Cook continued that the Public Works' Consultant, KPFF, has been training Tim Kauzlarich and Mark Cook would like to recognize Tim Kauzlarich's services with this task. Mark Cook added that Tim Kauzlarich is now performing bridge inspections eliminating the reliance on a Consultant. Mark Cook commented he would like to amend the Traffic Foreman job description to reflect his qualifications, along with a five percent (5%) wage increase. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with the revised job description and wage increase. TITLE VI UPDATE Mark Cook gave background on the Title VI program and the last update that was completed in 2019. Mark Cook stated that an update needs to be completed and staff is looking for direction to correct the information and get in compliance due to the lack of reporting the last couple of years. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to draft enab-ing documents for consideration at an upcoming agenda session. BRIDGE 69342 LOAD RATING Mark Cook presented findings of recent bridge inspections have revealed that Bridge 89342 on Vantage Highway will need to have a posted load rating due to the construction of the bridge. Mark Cook stated that imposing the new load ratings may have some impacts on the local agricultural industry, particularly local hay press operations. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to draft enabling documents for consideration. COOKS CANYON RIGHT OF WAY ESTABLISHMENT Mark Cook gave background on the request for research by County Surveyor, Justin Turnbull on the right-of-way for 1+/- mile of Cooke Canyon Road. Mark Cook stated that the easements that exist would allow for a twenty (20) to twenty-six (26) foot right of way width for establishment. Commissioner Cory Wright requested the documentation from the research completed and a discussion with the 2021-04-12 MINUTES Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Chairman Brett Wachsmith stated that this road establishment is supported by the DNR. Further discussion was held. Staff was directed to provide the research documents and schedule the topic for further discussion. MICHELETTO ROAD ESTABLISHMENT Mark Cook brought forth issues of Micheletto Road Vacation that was facilitated by the county and a property owner in 2019. Mark Cook stated that since that time adjoining property owners have asked for re-establishment of the road into the county road system. Mark Cook added that the new road provides turnaround for maintenance vehicles. Mark Cook requested direction on setting a public hearing for consideration. Staff was directed to set a public hearing. FOREST SERVICE ROAD 4517 Mark Cook gave background on Forest Service Road 4517 and stated the positive aspects of establishment onto the County road system. Mark Cook added that this action would improve the condition of the road and offer an alternative access for emergency responders. Staff was directed to have a discussion with the Forest Service on the road. Meeting adjourned at 2:28 pm. AL -Cx�u �'� Rebecca Cruse, Administrative Assistant 2021-04-12 MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Brett Wachsmith, Chairman KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: FEMA Flood Map Updates ACTION REQUESTED: Support Issuing a Press Release Noticing of FEMA Updates to Kittitas County's Flood Hazard Maps LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas RECOMMENDATION: Support issuance of a press release noticing County residents of FEMA's updates to Flood Hazard Rate Maps. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Kittitas County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Participating in the National Flood Hazard Program enables County residents to take out a Federally backed mortgage and receive disaster assistance. • FEMA developed floodplain maps for Kittitas County in 1981. In 2010, FEMA initiated a process to update these maps. FEMA issued draft maps and received public comments in 2014 and 2016, before issuing preliminary maps in 2017. FEMA held public meetings in 2017 and there was an appeal period from January to April 2018. • FEMA delayed issuing a notification of final flood hazard determination in 2020 due to COVID-19. On March 24, 2021, Kittitas County received notification of final map determination from FEMA. • The new maps will be effective on September 24, 2021. Staff desires to inform the public about map changes and associated timeline. Prior to the new maps becoming effective, the County must update its flood control ordinance. BACKGROUND: In 1981, Kittitas County joined the National Flood Insurance Program. Participating in the National Flood Hazard Program provides benefits to County residents, particularly the ability to take out a Federal and Federally backed mortgage and receive disaster assistance. It also makes Federal flood insurance available in our community. Kittitas County must use Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Hazard Boundary Maps that are provided by FEMA when regulating land use in floodplains. The maps that FEMA has provided were developed 40 years ago (1981). In 2010, FEMA initiated a map Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT modernization process. The updated maps utilize more accurate topographic information and a more accurate vertical datum. New hydraulic modeling was conducted for a portion of the Yakima River and selected tributaries. This map modernization process also includes the development of digital map products, which are easier to use and more accurate than paper maps. FEMA initiated public outreach for the map modernization effort in 2010 and there have been opportunities for public comment in 2010, 2014 and 2016. After preliminary maps were provided in 2017, there were public meetings and a formal appeal period that ended in April 2018. DISCUSSION: Outreach regarding these new maps and the timeline for use is particularly important given FEMA's delay in finalizing the maps after 2018 public meetings. The County is required to update its flood control Ordinance prior to September 24, 2021. FISCAL IMPACTS: Outreach is budgeted annually in the Flood Control Zone District annual work program. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Press Release Exhibit 2: Example Informational Handout Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Exhibit 1: Press Release Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT PRESS RELEASE Date: April 12, 2021 Contact: Arden Thomas, Water Resources Program Coordinator, 509-962-7690 FEMA Updates Kittitas County Flood Maps On March 24t'', 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notitied Kittitas County that they had made a final flood hazard determination regarding new regulatory flood maps for Kittitas County. With this notification, Kittitas County now has certainty that proposed changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) will take effect on September 20', 2021. The changes adopted by FEMA reflect the first County -wide updates to Kittitas County FIRMS since FEMA first issued Kittitas County flood hazard maps in 1981. FIRMS identify the 100- and 500- year floodplains, in addition to high hazard areas known as floodways. These maps are an important source of information for understanding potential flood risk and are used by Kittitas County for land use permitting. Most projects within the 100 -year floodplain must first obtain a flood development permit from Kittitas County. "We are working to get the word out to our county residents about map changes" said Arden Thomas, Kittitas County's Floodplain Manager. "Public Works staff is here to answer questions. For some areas within the County, the new mapping indicates less flood risk than shown in the 1981 maps. For other areas, the new maps expand the footprint of the 100 -year floodplain. We encourage everyone to look at the online map comparison tool and to contact our office with questions." You can visit the map comparison tool and search for your address to see how the map update will affect property. Please note that the 1981 floodway designation is not shown on this map: https://fema.maus.m-gi_ s.com/apps/StorytellinaSwine/index.html?appid=a 16b21 b93bff4a90b491 a 150196 06833. For some parcels the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA, aka, the 1 UU-year tloodplam) will expand and mandatory flood insurance may become required. This is not a county requirement and is usually required by the mortgage lender for a federally backed mortgage. Parcels that arc not currently in the SFHA but will be in hazard area with the new FIRM can apply for flood insurance prior to September 24', 2021 and receive lower insurance rates. Additional information about flood insurance is available at: https://www.floodsmart.ggv/ By participating in FEMA's voluntary Community Rating System (CRS), Kittitas County has already acted to lower flood insurance rates for all County residents. The Community Rating System rewards communities with programs that reduce flood risk. Due to Kittitas County's CRS activities providing flood hazard information, outreach to the public about flood risk, preservation of open space for flood storage, and maintaining an up to date hazard mitigation plan, residents in unincorporated Kittitas County receive a 20 percent discount on flood insurance premiums for property located within SFHAs and a ten percent discount to other areas. For more information, please contact Kittitas County Public Works Floodplain Manager Ms. Arden Thomas at 509-962-7523. Exhibit 2: Example Informational Handout Page 4 of 4 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT FLOOD HAZARD MAPS LIVING IN KITTITAS COUNTY'S FLOODPLAINS FEMA has updated Kittitas County's flood hazards maps. These new maps will be effective on September 24, 2021. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinates disaster response. The ational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance to property owners in flood -prone areas. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) are maps created by FEMA and used by the NFIP for flood- plain management, mitigation, and insurance pur- poses and by counties and cities for permitting. Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) show where flooding has a one percent chance of hap- pening in any given year A FIRM will generally show: • a community's base flood elevations • flood zones • floodplain boundaries • Floodway boundaries Base Flood Elevations (BFE, are the low- est height that floodwaters can be expected to reach during a major flood. Kittitas County - Flood Control Zone District 411 N Ruby St, Suite 1 If you have questions about how map revisions Ellensburg, WA 98926 will affect you, call 509-962-7523. You can visit the map comparison tool and search for your address. Please note that the 1981 flood - way designation is not shown on this map: https: J/bit.1y f 39NHo0o When FEMA determines that it is time to update flood maps in Kittitas County, Flood Control Zone District staff rovide technical revie of the F1RMs and iform citizens about the new maps. The Flood Control Zone District has also received funding from the FEMA to better understand flooding in Crystal, Currier, Mercer, Reecer, and Whiskey Creeks. flood studies in these areas will enable the District to implement more effective flood control projects. This funding program requires that the flood hazard maps be updated when the study is finished and also gives the Dis- trict the tools to update these maps once again when flood projects are implemented. 1 E 0%,J;%4 CAM I R E D U C E MY I NS Us,�i�4LL miii is • Lower your property's exposure to flooding by elevating your home, • Apply for a Letter of Map Change (LOMC) if you think your building is incorrectly shown as be- ing in a high risk area. A Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) can be requested if a property is shown as being in a high risk flood zone but is actually on naturally high ground, • Consider a high deductible to lower your premium if financially possible, • if mapping revisions will show your property in a Special Flood Hazard Area for the first time, don't wait to explore insurance options. You may be eligible for a lower premium during the first 12 months after a map change and buying a policy before the new maps go into effect can save more money. Kittitas County participates in the Community Rating System, a voluntary program that reduces insurance premiums by 20% in our community, Your homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. Only flood insurance covers flood damage. To find out which flood zone you live in or for information on flood insurance, visit: http://www.floodsmart.gov KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) Outreach Funding ACTION REQUESTED: Direct staff to develop a professional service agreement with American Rivers for YBIP outreach funding. LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas RECOMMENDATION: Provide $9,999 in public outreach funding to the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (YBIP) using American Rivers and direct the Director of Public Works prepare and execute the professional services agreement. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Kittitas County is a workgroup member for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan. This workgroup includes federal and local governmental partners and agencies, the Yakama Nation, regional irrigation districts and environmental organizations. The workgroup is co-chaired by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Washington State Department of Ecology. • The Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan is a 30 -year integrated water resources management plan to address water security and natural resource protection in the Yakima River Basin. • Kittitas County, along with other participating governments, has previously provided funding to American Rivers for public outreach efforts. • Kittitas County previously had a professional services agreement with American Rivers to provide outreach services. • YBIP workgroup members desire having the County continue with services from American Rivers. • $9,999 is below the competitive bid threshold for service and within the expense authority of the PW Director. BACKGROUND: The Yakima River Basin Integrated Flan ("Integrated Plan") is a 30 -year integrated water resources management plan to address water security and natural resource protection, utilizing tools such as: water conservation, surface and groundwater storage, water marketing, and habitat restoration and preservation. Kittitas County is a YBIP workgroup member along with federal and other local governmental partners and agencies, the Yakama Nation, regional irrigation districts and environmental organizations. Kittitas Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT County has previously entered into a Professional Services Agreement with American Rivers to support Integrated Plan education and public outreach efforts. DISCUSSION: Actively participating in the Integrated Plan enables Kittitas County to advocate for the needs and perspectives of County residents. Public outreach provides an opportunity to inform the public about the key priorities and projects that are currently being advanced through the Integrated Plan. Outreach services previously provided by American Rivers include planning and facilitating media outreach, scheduling and executing educational field trips, preparing stakeholders for interviews, developing and maintaining social media, and designing and maintaining an Integrated Plan website. Contracting for Public Outreach is not managed by the County. The County is being asked to contribute financially to the effort. County policies allow expenditures for professional services under $10,000 without competitive bid. The amount is within the authority of the Public Works Director to execute on behalf of the Board. FISCAL IMPACTS: The requested Kittitas County contribution for these services is $9,999. Previously, these costs have been paid through the County's General Fund and staff recommends maintaining this funding source. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: 2019 Professional Services Agreement Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Exhibit 1: 2019 Professional Services Agreement Page 3 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Kittitas County, Washington ,� "s� .._—.i,_��i.�r �w.�wr�'a•u�sfr�a-a i _ �a�r�a�www.. District tine District Two �iDistrict T ve Cory Wright Laum Osiadacx Brett Wachsmith To: Kristin May, Chief Financial Officer Date: June 10, 2019 Subject: PSA Between Kithita County and American Rivers From: Mandy Buchholz; i eputy Clerk of tha Board II ❑ Original document returned for your inform. atior. & records. ❑ Copy for your information & records. ❑ Please sign and return all enclosed documents to our office at your earliest convenience (middy executed document tuiif he -returned to you). Please sign_ and return this fully executacl original back Lo our of lee at your earliest convenience. We can E-mail you a copy whin we receive it back or you're welcome to take a paper copy for your records. But we must maintain an original hard copy for the official record. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office at your convenience. Thank you. KITTITAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE � 205 WEST P, SUITE 108 ELLENSBURG, WA 98925 (509) 962-7508 FAX (509) 962-7679 PROFESSIO.-HAL SERVICES AGREQUENT This Agreement is made by and between Kittitas County (hereinafter "the County') and American Rivers (hereinafter collectively "Contractor'). The County and Contractor agree as follows; General Conditions; Exhibit A (Scope of Work and Budget); Exhibit B (Compensation); Exhibit C (Proof of Insurance) copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as fully as K set forth herein. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of last execution of this agreement indicated on the following signature sheet and continue until completion of the project as described in Exhibit A (Scope of Work and Budget), Any party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days' notice in writing either personally delivered or mailed postage -prepaid by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party's last known address for the purposes of giving notice under this paragraph. Contractor acknowledges and by signing this Agreement agrees that the Indemnification provisions set forth in Paragraphs 7 (independent Contractor), 9 (Taxes), 15 (Defense and Indemnity Agreement), 21 (Patent/Copyright Infringement) and 24 (Confidentiality), are totally and fully part of this Agreement and have been mutually negotiated by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this 10th day of June, 2019. CONTRACTOR Kristin May Chief Financial Officer American Rivers APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITo�S ';OUN V, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chair.'= hainnan Professional Services Agr+eemmni with American Rivers Page 1 Contractor Address: American Rivers 1101 14th St NW, Ste 1400 Washington DC 20005 Project Contact: Wendy McDermott APPROVED AS TO FORM: Prosecuting Attomey Kittites County, Washington tach --,Commissioner nJ ° `s'' • •...•.E 's Address (use for billing): 'f snak,rtktk= 205 West 5`'' Avenue, Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Project Confact: Cory Wright Kiltitas County Commissioner Professional Services Agreement vrith American Rigs Page 2 GENERAL CQNDITIOKIS 1. 9COP2 of Contractor's Services: Contractor agrees to provide to the County services and any materials set forth in the Project narrative identified in Exhibit "A" during the Agreement period. No material, labor, or facilities will be furnished by the County, unless otherwise provided for in the Agreement 2. Performance of Work: Contractor shall perform work in accordance with, and shall comply with, all of the provisions of this Agreement. All woriz shall comply with applicable nodes and ordinances. 3. Schedule gf Performance: Unless directed otherwise by the County, Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with any schedules made a part of this Agreement. 4. Definitions: 4A "Additional Insured's' means the County its successors and assigns, and the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of the County and its successors and assigns. 4.2 °Support" means the following: Contractor's directors, offroers, employees, agents and representatives-1.and sub -Contractors of any tier; the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of these sub - Contractors of any tier, and any other person or entity acting under the direction or control of, or on behalf of, Contractor or any Contractor's sub - Contractors of any tier in connection with or incident to the performance of the Work or this Agreement 4.3 The "Work" means all of the duties listed in Exhibit A and the performance of all other obligations, under this Agreement by Contractor or its Support. 5. Accounting and Payment for Contractor Services: Payment to the Contractor for services rendered under this Agreement shall be as set forth in Exhibit "B". Where Exhibit "B" requires payments by the County, payment shall be based upon billings, supported unless otherwise provided in Exhibit "B", by documentation of units of work actually perforrned and amounts earned, including where appropriate, the actual number of days worked each month, total number of hours for the month, and the total dollar payment requested. Unless specifically stated in Exhibit "B" or approved in writing in advance by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners, the County will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs or expenses incurred by the Contractor in performance of this Agreement. Pmfessional Services Agree"nt with American Rivers Page 3 Where required, the County shall, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, compensate the Contractor, no more often than monthly, through the County voucher system, for the Contractor's service pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "B". 6. Assignment and Subcontracting: No portion of this Agreement may be assigned or subcontracted to any other individual, firm or entity without the express and prior written approval of th? County. 7. Compensation and, Indemnity: The Contractor acknowledges that the entire compensation for this Agreement is specified in Exhibit "B" and the Contractor is not entitled to any County benefits including, but not limited to: vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to Kittitas County employees. Contractor will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional Insured's, officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. S. No Guarantee of Em to ment: The performance of all or part of this Agreement by the Contractor shall not operate to vest any employment rights whatsoever and shall not be deemed to guarantee any employment of the Contractor or any employee of the Contractor or any sub -Contractor or any employee of any sub -Contractor by the County at the present time or in the future. 9. Taxes: The Contractor understands and acknowledges that the County will not withhold Federal or State income taxes. Where required by State or Federal law, the Contractor authorizes the County to make withholding for any taxes other than income taxes (i.e. Medicare). All compensation received by the Contractor will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service at the end of the calendar year in accordance with the applicable IRS regulations. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make the necessary estimated taK payments throughout the year, if any, and the Contractor is solely liable for any tax obligation arising from the Contractor's performance of this Agreement. The Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify the County against any demand to pay taxes arising from the Contractor's failure to pay taxes on compensation eamed pursuant to this Agreement. The County will pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or services acquired hereunder as required by law. The Contractor must pay all other taxes including, but not limited to: Business and Occupation Tax, taxes based on the Contractor's gross or net income, or personal property to which the County does not hold title. The County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. Pr©fesaimal Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 4 10. R ulations and Re uirement This Agreement shall be subject to all laws, rules and regulations of the United States of America, and State of Washington, and political subdivisions of the State of Washington, and to any other provisions set forth herein or in the attached exhibits. 11. Right to Review: This contract is subject to review by any Federal or State auditor. The County or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial and service components of this program by whatever means are deemed expedient by the County. Such review may occur with or without notice, and may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspection by County agents or employees, inspection of all records or other materials which the County deems pertinent to the Agreement and its performance, and any and all communications with or evaluation by service recipients under this Agreement. The Contractor shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to the performance of work under this Agreement for B years after contract termination, and shall make them available for such review, within Kittitas County, State of Washington, upon request. 12. Modifications: 12.1 Either party may request changes in the Agreement Any and all agreed modifications shall be in writing, signed by each of the parties. 12.2 The County may, at any time, by written notice thereof to Contractor (Change Notice") makes changes in the Work within the general scope of this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (a) changes in, revisions to, substitutions for, additions to or deletions of any Work; (b) changes in schedule; and (c) acceleration, deceleration or suspension of performance of any Work. 12.3 If any change in the Work causes an increase or decrease on Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performance of the Work, an equitable adjustment in the compensation to Contractor and in the schedule for the performance of the Work shall be made to reflect such an increase or decrease. 12.4 Notwithstanding any dispute or delay in arriving at a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment, Contractor shall proceed in accordance with all Change Notices. Contractor must, within thirty (30) days after receipt of any Change Notice that does not set forth any acceptable adjustment, submit to the County a written statement setting forth any adjustment claimed. 12.5 If any change results in a decrease in the Work performed, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation associated with changing the Work, such as Prorassionai Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 5 revising design already completed, revising calculations already performed, and revising documents. 13. Termination for Default: If the Contractor defaults by failing to perform any of the obligations of the Agreement or becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt or commits any act of bankruptcy or insolvency or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the County may, by depositing written notice to the Contractor in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, terminate the Agreement, and at the County's option, obtain performance of the work elsewhere. If the Agreement is terminated for default, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under the Agreement until all work called for has been fully performed. Any extra cost or damage to the County resulting from such default(s) shall be deducted from any money due or coming due to the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear any extra expenses incurred by the County in completing the work, and all damage sustained, orwhich may be sustained by the County by reason of such default. If a notice of termination for default has been issued and it is later determined for any reason that the Contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the Termination for Public Convenience paragraph hereof. 14. Termination for Public Convenience: The County may terminate the Agreement in whole or in part whenever the County determines, in its sole discretion that such termination is in the best interests of the County. Whenever the Agreement is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed at unit contract prices for completed items of work. In the event of such termination, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the compensation payable to Contractor. An equitable adjustment in the contract price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this Agreement by the County at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute a breach of contract by the County. 15. Defense & Indemnity Agreement The Contractor agrees to and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional Insured's, appointed and elective officers, agents and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the County, its Additional insureds, its elected or appointed officials, agents, or employees for damages because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss Professional Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 6 of use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence of the Contractor, its sub -Contractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the County, its Additional Insureds, appointed or elected officials, agents, or employees. 'it is further provided that no liability shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. 16. Industrial Insurance Waiver. With respect to the performance of this Agreement and as to claims against the County, its Additional Insureds, officers, agents and employees, the Contractor expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to its employees and agrees that the obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided in this agreement extend to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of the Contractor. This rtalver is mutually nacojud 3d by the partes to this Agreement, 17. Venue and Choice of Law: In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this Agreement, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Kittitas. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Washington. 18. Withholdina Payment: In the event the Contractor has failed to perform any obligation to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement within the time set forth in this Agreement, then the County may, upon written notice, withhold all monies due and payable to Contractor, without penalty, until such failure to perform is cured or otherwise adjudicated. 19. Future Non Allocation of Funds: If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this Agreement for any future fiscal period, the County Y.6 not be obligated to make payments for services or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision applies. 20. Contractor Commitments Warranties and Representations: The Contractor represents and warrants to the County as follows: 20.1 The Contractor is duly incorporated, validly =fisting and in good standing under the laws of the State of Washington, and has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 20.2 The Contractor has the authority to execute this Agreement, to make the representations and warranties set forth in it and to perform the Pmfessioner Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 7 obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement in accordance with its terms. 20.3 This Agreement has been validly executed by an authorized representative of the Contractor and constitutes a valid and legally binding and enforceable obligation of Contractor. 20.4 The Contractor has or will obtain prior to the commencement date such licenses, permits and other authorizations from federal, state and other governmental authorities, as are necessary for the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, 201.5 The Contractor is not in violation of any applicable law, ordinance or regulation the consequence of which will or may materially affect Contractor's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. The Contractor is not subject to any order or judgment of any court, tribunal or governmental agency which materially and adversely affects its operations or assets in the State of Washington, or its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 20.6 None of the representations or warranties in this Agreement, and none of the documents, statements, certificates or schedules furnished or to be furnished by Contractor pursuant hereto or in connection with the performance of the obligations contemplated under this Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements of fact contained therein not misleading. 21. Patent/Copydght Infringement: Contractor will defend and indemnify the County from any claimed action, cause or demand brought against the County; to the extent such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the Contractor infringes any patent or copyright_ The Contractor Will pay those costs and damages attributable to any such clsims that are finally awarded against the County in any action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following; 21.1 Contractor shall be notified promptly in writing by County of any notice of such claim. 21.2 Contractor shall have the right, hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for the County the right to continue using the information, in the event such claim of infringement is made, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to the County. 22. DlqLxAes: 22.1 General Differences between the Contractor and the County, arising under and by virtue of the Agreement Documents shall be brought to the attention of the County at the earliest possible time in order that such matters may be settled Professional Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 8 or other appropriate action promptly taken. Except for such objections as are made of record in the manner hereinafter specified and within the time limits stated, the records, orders, instructions, and decisions of the Kittitas County Commissioners shall be final and conclusive, 22.2 Notice of Potential Claims The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation which otherwise may be payable, or to extension of time for (1) any act or failure to act by the County, or (2) the happening of any event or occurrence, unless the Contractor has given the County a 'written Notice of Potential Claim within tent (10) days of the commencement of the act, failure, or event giving rise to the claim, and before final payment by the County. The written Notice of Potential Claim shall set forth the reasons for which the Contractor believes additional compensation or extension of time is due, the nature of the cost involved, and insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. Contractor shall keep full and complete daily records of the work performed, labor and material used, and all costs and additional time claimed to be additional. 22.3. Detailed Claim The Contractor shall not be entitled to claim any such additional compensation, or extension of time, unless within thirty (30) days of the completion of the portion of the work from which the claim arose, and before final payment by the County, the Contractor has given the County a detailed written statement of each element of cost or other compensation requested and of all elements of additional time required, and copies of any supporting documents evidencing the amount or extension of time claimed to be due. 23. Ownership of Items Produced: Contractor acknowledges and agrees that upon payment, the County shall own any and all work product prepared by the Contractor, and/or its consultants or sub -Contractors, in performance of the scope of wont( as described in Exhibit "A° of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all previously owned intellectual property of Contractor, and any know-how, methodologies or processes used by Contractor to provide the services or protect deliverables to the County, including without limitation, all copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and any other proprietary rights inherent therein and appurtenant thereto, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Contractor. 24. Confidentialiiv: The Contractor, its employees, sub -Contractors, and their employees shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by the County or acquired by the Contractor in performance of this Agreement, except upon the prior written consent of the Kittitas Processional Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 9 County Prosecuting Attorney or an order entered by a court after having acquired jurisdiction over the County. Contractor shall immediately give to the County notice of any judicial proceedings seeking disclosure of such information. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Additional Insured's, officials, agents or employees from all loss or expense, including, but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees and costs resulting from Contractor's breach of this provision. 25. Notice: Except as set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, for all purposes under this Agreement, except service of process, notice shall be given by the Contractor to the department head of the department for whom services are rendered, and to the Kittitas County Commissioners, 205 W 51' Ave, Suite 108, Ellensburg, WA 98928. Notice to the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement shall be given to the address reflected on the signature page. Notice may be given by delivery or by depositing in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid. 28. Severabilitv: If any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable. 27. Miscellaneous: 27.1 The County's failure or delay to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement or to exercise any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of its right to assert or rely upon any such provisions, rights or remedies in that or any other instance; rather the same shall be and remain in full force and effect, 27.2 This Agreement embodies the entire Agreement between the County and Contractor, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, regarding the Work. No change, amendment or modification of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless set forth In a written instrument signed by the party to be bound thereby. 27.3 The rights and remedies of the County set forth in any provision of this Agreement are in addition to and do not in any way limit any other rights of remedies afforded to the County by any other provisions of this Agreement, by any of Contractor's Support or by law. 27.4 The headings of sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in the interpretation or construction of the provisions of such sections or paragraphs. Prafesslonal Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 10 28. Waiver: Waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be held to be waived, modified or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto. 29. Survival: The provisions of paragraphs 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, and 31, 32 shall survive, notwithstanding the termination or invalidity of this Agreement for any reason. 30. Nondiscrimination: 30.1 The County is an equal opportunity employer. 30.2 Nondiscrimination in Employment In the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular worker involved. The Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rtes of pay or other forms of compensation, and programs for training including apprenticeships. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to this Agreement as may be required to ensure full compliance with local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, 30.3 Nondiscrimination in Services The Contractor will not discriminate against any recipient of any services or benefits provided for in this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Arohmgonal Services Agreement with American Rivers page 11 30.4 If any assignment and/or subcontracting has been authorized by the County, said assignment or subcontract shall include appropriate safeguards against discrimination. The Contractor shall take such action as may be required to ensure full compliance with the provisions in the immediately preceding paragraphs herein. 31. Prevailing Wage: Contractor shall pay the prevailing rate of wages to all workers, laborers, or mechanics employed in the performance of any part of the Work in accordance with RCW 39.12 and the rules and regulations of the department of Labor and Industries. The schedule of prevailing wages rates for the locality or localities of the Work is determined by the Industrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify the applicable prevailing wage rate. It is understood that the Contractor is responsible for obtaining and completing all required government forms and submitting same to the proper authorities. Disputes regarding prevailing wage rates shall be referred for arbitration to the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. The arbitration decision shall be final and conclusive and binding on all parties involved in the dispute as provided for by RCW 39.12.060. 32. Debarment Certification. The Contractor certifies that it: 32.1 Is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. 32.2 Has not within a three-year period preceding the execution of this contract with Kittitas County, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private agreement or transaction, violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, receiving stolen property, making false claims, or obstruction of justice. 32.3 Is not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 32.2 of this section. 32.4 Has not within a three-year period preceding the preceding the execution of this contract with Kittitas County had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause of default. 33. Source of Funds Professional Semkos Agreement with Amerien Rivers Page 12 No portion of funds paid to Contractor for this work will be from a federal government source. Professional services Agreement with American Rivers Page 13 EXHIBIT W SCOPE OF WORK and BUDGET KEY ACTIVITIES Work with key Yakima Basin Integrated Plan (Yakima Plan) stakeholders (primarily Implementation and Executive Committees as well as Workgroup members and others as appropriate) to implement an outreach and communications plan to increase awareness and support for the Yakima Plan and its implementation by local, state, and federal decision makers and the general public on both sides of the Cascades. Coordinate key stakeholders to carry out the outreach and communications plan by: Planning and facilitating media outreach; • Scheduling and executing educational field trips for a variety of audiences; • Preparing stakeholders for interviews, testimony, public events and media opportunities; Develop and maintain social media for the Yakima Plan; Coordinate with state and federal agencies in designing, developing, populating, and maintaining a website to serve as a hub for the Yakima Plan; Executing a °rapid response" strategy to address developing events through both media and targeted outreach, in coordination with Yakima Plan Implementation and Executive Committees and subcommittees as appropriate; and Developing fact sheets and other materials as needed by the Implementation and Executive Committees and distribute as requested. o Attend Yakima Plan Workgroup and Committee meetings as needed. STRUCTURE Staff member will report to American Rivers, which will ensure that key activities listed above are carried out and that staff member is representing and responsive to Implementation and Executive Committees. EXHIBIT "B" Professional Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 14 COMPENSATIOM This is a performance-based con2rac4 in which payment to the CONTRAVi'Oi-I is based on the successful completion of tho Scope of Wort;. As full compensation for satisfactory performance of the work, the County shall pay Contractor compensation not to exceed: $10,000.00 Payment Schedule. County will pay Contractor an amount no to exceed $10,000.00. Contractor shall invoice County monthly, as necessary, as work and deliverables are completed. Invoices shall describe the activities used in support of this Agreement in the relevant month. County shall pay the undisputed portion of invoices within forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of invoice. Detailed invoices must be provided regardless of the frequency of which payments are made, and must be approved by the County. Any work requiring additional compensation or expense shall be discussed and agreed to by the County prior to incurring the additional expense. Professional Services Agreement with American Rivers Page 15 EXHIBIT "C" The Contractor shall secure and maintain in effect at all times during performance of the Work such insurance as will protect Contractor, its Support and the Additional Insured's from all claims, losses, harm, costs, liabilities, damages and expenses arising out of personal injury (including death) or property damage that may result from performance of the work or this Agreement, whether such performance is by Contractor or any of its Support. All insurance shall be issued by companies admitted to do business in the State of Washington and have a rating of A-, Class VII or better in the most recently published edition of Best's Reports unless otherwise approved by the County. If an insurer is not admitted, all insurance policies and procedures for issuing the insurance policies must comply with Chapter 48.15 RCW and 284-15 WAC. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance for. 1 y Commercial General Liabl& Insurance. Coverage limits not less than: $1,000,000 per occurrence per project $2,000,000 general aggregate Certificate Holder — Kittitas County The Certificate must name the County as additional insured as defined below O Sixty (60) days written notice from Contractor to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy. 2) Stop Ga !Em to ers Liabilltv. Coverage limits not less than: $1,000,000 each accident $1,000,000 disease — policy limit o $1,000,000 disease — each employee 8 Thirty (30) days written notice from Contractor to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy. 3) Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. Professional 5ervicesAgreement with Arnerfcan Rivers Page 16 Automobile Liability for owned, non -owned, hired, and leased vehicles, with an MCS 90 endorsement and a CA 9946 endorsement attached if 'pollutants' are to be transported. Coverage limits not less than: o $1,000,000 combined single limit Thirty (30) days written notice from Contractor to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy. 4) Excess or Umbrella Liability. The Contractor shall provide EXcess or Umbrella Liability coverage at limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate. This Excess or umbrella Liability coverage shall apply, at a minimum, to both the Commercial General and Auto Insurance policy coverage. This requirement may be satisfied instead through the Contractor's primary Commercial General and Automobile Liability coverage, or any combination thereof. 5) Workers' Compensation. o Workers' Compensation in amounts required by law. Contractor shall furnish the County a Certificate of Insurance with Endorsement as evidence that policies providing insurance required by this Agreement are in full force and effect, and name the County as additional insured, excluding i) Wo€leers Compensation and ii) Commercial Automobile Liability, where County will not be named additional insured. Contractor hereby waives all rights of recourse, against Kittitas County for personal injury, including death, and property damage. Contractor's insurance policies required above shall be primary insurance and shall be non- contributing with any other insurance maintained by Kittitas County. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all loss or damage from any cause whatsoever to any tools, Contractor's employee -owned tools, machinery, equipment, or motor vehicles owned or rented by the Contractor, or the Contractor's agents, suppliers or contractors as well as to any temporary structures, scaffolding and protective fences. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for ensuring the insurance coverage and limits required are obtained by subcontractors. NOTE: No contract shall form until and unless a copy of the Certificate of Insurance with Endorsement, properly completed and in the amount required, is attached hereto. Prdessionai Services Agreement with Amarican Rivers Page 17 Professional Services AgreemW with American Rivers Page 18 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Water Bank Consultant Selection ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Prepare Enabling Documents Supporting Water Bank Consultant Agreements LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff prepare enabling documents supporting consultant agreements and authorizing the Director's signature on said agreements. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Earlier this year, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized solicitation for consultant services supporting the Water Bank program. • An internal Public Works (PW) review committee met, scored and ranked three proposals (received by the due date). • PW is recommending that the BOCC award two consultant on-call task order agreements to Aspect Consulting LLC and Landau Associates. BACKGROUND: Last year, the BOCC directed staff solicit for water bank consultant support services. In early March, PW received three responders to our request for qualifications. An internal PW review committee ranked the three. While all agreed on Aspect Consulting LLC as the preferred responder, a second responder (Landau Associates) is offering a service package that PW desires having available for service. DISCUSSION: While unsolicited, Landau Associates is offering financial planning services supporting the Water Banking program. The offer is desirable for PW and PW is supporting the issuance of two professional service contracts. These contracts will be modeled on PW on-call task order contracts currently supporting the Design/Construction Division of PW. Expediting the contracting process, PW is requesting that the Director be authorized as the County signatory on both agreements. FISCAL IMPACTS: The Water Bank fund has budgeted consultant services for 2021. Page i of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Aspect Consulting LLC response Exhibit 2: Landau Associates response Page 2 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: ASPECT CONSULTING LLC RESPONSE Page 3 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 E ' /D I'TiTAS COUNTY OF PUBLIC WORKS STATEM EF T OF QUALIFICATIONS KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services March 4, 2021 Submitted by: Aspect Consulting, LLC Submitted to: Kittitas County Department of Public Works 40S eco' 00NSULTING pect CONSULTING March 4, 2021 Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager Kittitas County Department of Public Works 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Re: 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services Dear Ms. Thomas: Aspect Consulting, LLC (Aspect) is uniquely positioned to support Kittitas County (County) with your water banking program. We bring an unmatched understanding of the groundwater issues in Kittitas County and the greater Yakima Basin coupled with in-depth knowledge of your water bank development. Aspect provides the County the following advantages: • Proficiency in Washington State Water Banking -We are working as a facilitator, organizer, water right buyer, water right seller, or permitting expert on nearly every water bank in the state. No other firm has worked as closely with counties (e.g., Kittitas, Stevens, Spokane, Pend Oreille, Klickitat Chelan), cities, public utility districts, and irrigation districts to explore or set up water banks. • Hydrogeologic Expertise— In addition to being the premier water rights consulting firm in the state, Aspect provides the County a deep bench of hydrogeologists and water resources sciences with experience bringing sound judgment and technical expertise in hydrologic sciences gained through advanced technical training and extensive experience in Kittitas County and across the state. In -Depth Experience with your Water Bank - Aspect has been there with Kittitas County from the ground floor of your water bank development. Perhaps our greatest strength comes from our experience working with the County to develop, implement, and expand your water bank. We have the vision and expertise to support this project and continue to evolve the water bank to meet future needs. Aspect brings the County deep, broad, and local technical expertise in water banking. Our Task -Order Managers, Dan Haller, Tyson Carlson, and Jason Shlra, are all regional water rights and water banking experts with a long history of providing hydrogeologic and engineering services throughout the County. With our strengths, resource capacity, and hands-on familiarity with water banking in the County, we are prepared to continue our work with you on this important project. Please feel free to contact Dan Haller or Tyson Carlson if you have any questions during review of our information. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Aspect consulting, LLC Dan Haller, PE, CWRE Principal water Resources Engineer 509-395-5462 1 dhaller asPectcconsulting.com T sjo�Carlson, LHG, CWRE Sr. Associate Hydrogeelcgist 509-995-5923 I tcarlson as ectconsulting.cQrr3 '.,,Aspect CONSULTING ASPECT SIV BRIEF Introduction EARTH + WATER TEAM Founded in 2001, Aspect Consulting LLC (Aspect) are strategic advisors for state, county, and local governments; private and corporate/industrial water holders; and local policy advisory groups on their water resource management. Our staff of 118professionals includes h dro eolo ists, hydrologists; water ualit specialists; geologists, remediation, geotechnical, and civil engineers; and information management • . , i specialists. From our eight offices across the Pacific Northwest, including Yakima and Wenatchee— we coordinate company -wide resources and expertise to provide cost- ' effective field visits and meetings and contribute local knowledge of natural conditions and understanding of issues important to the people of the Kittitas County. Aspect brings Kittitas County (County) an unmatched understanding of the groundwater issues in Kittitas County and the greater Yakima Basin. Since 2015, we have been ASPECT OFFICES intimately involved in the development and implementation ofyourwater bank, including expansion of the mitigation suitability of the Over -the -Counter program. Our hydrogeologists have characterized each major subbasin in the upper and lower County for mitigation suitability, local and legal availability, and impairment + of senior water rights, including Native American usual and accustomed fishing grounds, and ESA -listed species. With this specific familiarity, we are well prepared to help formulate realistic recommendations for optimizing your water bank. _ Water banking has quickly become a tool to facilitate reallocation of water supplies for new instream and out -of -stream uses. Water banking, water right law, permitting, and water resource management policies are integral parts of Aspect's capabilities and a key component of our water resources practice. Our experience with water markets includes water rights acquisition, due diligence, valuation, and water bank administration. Local knowledge is especially important in identifying and marketing water rights for sale or �A KIT TITAS COUNTY WATER CLANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SE RV CH) purchase, and we network with local realtors, attorneys, conservation groups, and other stakeholders to connect potential water right buyers and sellers. With experience supporting over 20 water banking projects, our team brings substantial institutional knowledge and understanding of private and public water banking, No other firm has permitted more water rights in the last 10 years, and no other firm has worked as closely with counties, cities, public utility district, and irrigation districts to explore or set up water banks. As a long-term trusted Aspect teaming partner, Gray& Osborne joins ourteam to provide project - specific civil engineering or survey services. With a staff of 140 located in six offices throughout the state, Gray & Osborne has provided professional civil engineering and surveying services to public agencies throughout Washington since 1935. They serve Kittitas County from their Yakima office, with convenient project meetings and quick access for assistance during emergencies. Gray & Osborne has extensive experience working in Kittitas County, with recent projects for Ellensburg, Kittitas, Roslyn, and Kittitas Water District No. 4. Gray & Osborne's extensive civil engineering and survey experience is primarily specialized in the planning, funding, design, and construction administration services for water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, and transportation projects. Their broad experience in the water industry includes water comprehensive plans, hydraulic modeling, source development, water treatment, storage reservoirs, seismic retrofits, pump stations, and distribution system design. Gray & Osborne's survey services include right-of-way research, topographic survey, construction staking, site and settlement monitoring, property staking, and easement acquisition services. Additionally, Gray & Osborne's unmanned aircraft systems (drone) program, which was launched in 2017, provides high-quality aerial imagery and survey -grade digital surface model (DSM) data to assist our effort to planning and assessment of water resources. By minimizing the need for time-consuming, ground-based, water resource evaluation, Gray & Osborne's drone program provides invaluable and up-to-date information for large areas of land and other environmentally sensitive areas at a fraction of the cost and time. This Statement of Qualifications presents our team's relevant experience, provides examples of our experience performing similar work, and details our key team member's qualifications. Qualifications .1. Experience in Hydrogeology Investigations Water resource science is a core technical strength and capability of the Aspect team and the fundamental basis for resource management decisions involving water allocation. Our team brings sound judgment and technical expertise in hydrologic sciences gained through advanced technical training and extensive experience in Kittitas County and throughout the region. Aspect's key staff have developed and implemented hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and water quantity and quality related studies on a wide range of watershed scales, from stream restoration in small catchments, to watersheds for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) projects throughout the state, to large regional river systems in the Pacific Northwest. Many of Aspect's projects involve developing a hydrogeotogic conceptual model and using analytical or numerical models to understand multiple scenarios, and to support water resource allocation and water right litigation efforts. We maintain an extensive reference library of geologic and hydrogeotogic studies from across the state, have access to a complete in-house supply of modern field data collection equipment, and routinely rely on Geographic Information Services (GIS) and Ecology's Geographic Water- Right information System (GWIS) as an information management tool for a wide variety of projects. Our technical staff includes hydrogeologists and hydrologists with advanced degrees and extensive applied water resource project experience throughout Washington. We have a keen ::I ,. 2 understanding of hydrologic cycle processes and their variability due to locale, season, and climate. We routinely conduct watershed studies, develop water balances, and evaluate surface waterto groundwater interactions. We routinely get involved in a wide range of hydrologic investigations and understand how to adjust the scope to meet specific project objectives. Aspect has provided the following Hydrogeology Investigation services for Kittitas County: • Delineation and rationale of the separate bodies of public groundwater located throughout upper and lower Kittitas County, consistent with Ecology current policy and guidance documents Investigation of the physical availability of groundwater and seasonally reliability of tributary surface water • Determination of impairment, including pumping interference impacts to nearby permit and permit -exempt groundwater wells, depletion to nearby surface water, and, in consultation with basin stakeholders, impacts to Endangered Species Act -listed fish • Determination of water right mitigation suitability for both main -stem Yakima River and tributary water rights 2. Experience Working with Ecology WaterRights Division Securing Wafter Rights and Transfers for Clients Aspect provides expert services on water right acquisition projects throughout Washington State. We bring strong project management skills, deep regulatory and policy experience, and water resource science and engineering expertise. We flex these core technical strengths regularly on complementary work for local governments and Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to help them complete intricate water right acquisitions. Our extensive water right knowledge is coupled with our multidisciplinary experience drawn from projects directly relevant to the Department of Ecology's (Ecology) Water Resources Program and management of the State's Trust Water Right Program (TWRP), Our team also has over 15 years of experience with Ecology's Cost Reimbursement Program contract, exemplifying our strong background and consistent performance. Aspect's level of expertise is unmatched in the development and implementation of complex and innovative water right acquisition projects. Our notable attributes relative to this RFQ include: • Thousands of Water Rights Projects In the last Decade. We bring a foundation of thousands of water right evaluations in the last 10 years, and a proven track record with Ecology staff in all four regional offices. Aspect has completed projects ranging from a simple temporary donation of a smaIt irrigation water right for a fraction of a cubic foot per second (cfs) to the complex facilitation, environmental and water right permitting, monitoring, and tong -term trust water right strategy for re -operation of the Alpine Lakes that could double flows in Icicle Creek. Institutional Knowledge of the Water Code. Aspect has a detailed understanding of Washington water code and case law along with and Ecology's water resource policy, guidance documents, and procedures, including those specific to acquisition of water rights under both RCW 90.38 and 90.42 TWRP statutes. • Strong Working Relationship with Ecology. Our team members have a long history of working with Ecology's Water Resource Program. This includes water rights processing and trust water right transactions; negotiations and technical support on behalf of public and private parties seeking water right transfers and new water rights; water bank development and management; development of WRIA-, basin-, and tributary -scale water management solutions; and serving as expert witnesses in Ecology appeals. Aspect's Water Rights Support for Kittitas County has included the following projects: • Facilitated numerous Pre -Application and Technical Assistance meetings with Ecology, including presentation to Yakima River Basin co -managers that included the Water Transfer Working Group A KII Il AS COUNTY 11,i/\TER BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES • Assisted in the development and implementation of the Over -the -Counter program for mitigation of permit -exempt uses • Completed the investigation and developed background permitting rationale for of several General Permit(s) providing watertight permit authority for both Upper and Lower Kittitas County, including those uses that do not meet Campbell and Gwinn statutory requirements Permitting of multiple water rights acquisitions to instrearn flow and mitigation, including Schnebly, Treat, Teanaway Valley Farms, and Papineau • Development of the conceptual background and water right permitting approach for the Granite Creek Consumptive Use Pilot Study 3. Water Resource Policy Development The growing demands on water resources to provide for future needs while maintaining watershed health has placed pressure on water allocation in Washington and prompted legislative changes in water law and the overall permitting process. Our team integrates the multidisciplinary technical and regulatory/permitting expertise required to complete applications for new water right appropriations and/ or changes to existing rights consistent with Ecology policy and guidance. We have worked with all of Ecology's regional offices and with numerous County Water Conservancy Boards throughout Washington. Our experience enables us to accurately evaluate technical information for each water right application and provide defensible conclusions regarding each application under the current water taw. Aspect has performed the following policy development support services for Kittitas County: • Assisted in implementation of the Over -the - Counter program for mitigation of permit -exempt uses • Development, legal rationale, and permitting of the concept known as a Large Area Permit • Application of Ecology methods to quantify total and crop irrigation requirements for both normal and water -short years, thus maximizing the amount of consumptive use available for mitigation in Kittitas County's water bank Evaluation of seasonal reliability and impairment of surface water above the KRD canal • Assisted with stakeholder coordination for targeted Large Area Permit expansions, including the Water Transfer Working Group, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ecology, Yakama Nation, and Bureau of Reclamation In addition to Kittitas County, Aspect has a rich history of policy coordination for other counties, including. • County code development • Legislative bill drafting and analysis • Ecology policy interpretation and comments via the Water Resource Advisory Committee • Representing County interests to the County Policy Advisory Group, Columbia River Policy Advisory Group, Water Banking Advisory Group, and other forums Aspect's staff includes two former Ecology employees who were regional representatives on Ecology's Internal Policy Team and bring rich history of helping develop and interpret Ecology policies. 4. Water Resources Comprehensive Planning Experience From watershed plans to legislative reports, and from local county plans to statewide plans—Aspect has the organizational, technical writing, and internal discipline to deliver high quality planning documents on schedule and on budget. Aspect is on the forefront of quantifying impacts from exempt wells and developing mitigation strategies throughout Washington. Our experience includes public and private water banking work in Spokane and Kittitas Counties, quantification of exempt well impacts on instream flow reserves in Chelan and Okanogan Counties, and facilitation work in Spokane County, Skagit County, and the Walla Walla Basin. We have been helping counties balance consumptive impacts of the development of exempt welts long before it was mandated by ESSB 6091. We are currently the lead consultant and facilitator for required RCW 90.94 9 policy and planning updates in WRIA 55, are the lead technical consultant for WRIA49, andareassisting the Skokomish Tribe with watershed restoration and enhancement planning in WRIAs 14 and 15. Our statewide exempt well experience also includes working for a range of local jurisdictions on water resources projects in southwestern Washington, some of which were completed under our Cost - Reimbursement contract with Ecology. Specific to development of water resource planning experience at the County level, Aspect has been at the forefront ol: County code development and fee structure evaluations Development of regional water supply plans, watershed plans, water system plans, and environmental impact statements Water bank alternative studies Water right valuation • Water right reserve accounting and establishing planning horizons for water bank longevity • Stakeholder coordination with citizens groups, realtors, well drillers, and others affected by water bank operations • Inter -county departmental process and procedure development and coordination Aspect has supported Kittitas County with nearly all of the above planning services overthe last 10 years in working successfully to help develop, administer, expand, and build trust in the Kittitas Water Bank. 5. Experience and Understanding with the Kittitas County's Water Bandying Program As detailed in the project descriptions on page 9, Aspect has an unmatched understanding of the County's water banking program. Since 2014, we've provided water bank feasibility, facilitation, and hydrogeology services along with trust water acquisitions and multiple large area permits in support of the County's Water Bank. Aspect staff was there with the County on the ground floor of water bank development and expansion. Our team has: • Facilitated the original Citizen's Advisory Group meetings • Provided recommendations on water bank structures, and Package A and B sizing and development • Assisted in compliance with the Settlement Agreement requiring 800 acre-feet of backfill quantities through transferring multiple water right acquisitions to trust Helped implement complex multi-year, multi- party, and lease -back water right transfers Coordinated with Ecology and external stakeholders to gradually increase County autonomy and permitting to significantly reduce WBN and building permit waiting periods Evaluated multiple scientific means to expand green zone coverage including Large Area Permit expansion, the pending consumptive use pilot, and targeted hydrogeologic studies Presented at many Water Transfer Working Group and other stakeholder meetings to share Kittitas County water bank progress • Provided on-call technical assistance on a wide range of issues, from SEPA and environmental reviews to stakeholder negotiations, water right technical assistance, and hydrogeology support. As Kittitas County's water bank reaches new levels of mature operation, we hope to remain a trusted resource for the County. There is still work to be done. Pending County projects that Aspect could assist with in future include: • Continued expansion of green zone areas to ensure all Kittitas County developable lots have legal access to safe and reliable drinking water • Optimization of the water bank, which was based initially on conservative assumptions being evaluated through actual metering data, and may provide an opportunity to extend former acquisitions to serve a greater County customer base KI'TT11ASC0UN1YWA1 ER BANKING PROGRAM SUPIPORI SrR&IUIS • Development of the consumptive use pilot to demonstrate that in some hard -to -serve areas, there are new options that can be cost-effective and meet County residents needs • Opportunistic acquisition of new water rights over time to ensure that the County maintains a long (e.g., 50 years) planning horizon for water bank operations and never again has to face closures • Assistance in obtaining funds via the Streamflow Restoration Act and other sources to implement key projects Development of potential habitat, recharge, or water supply development projects funded under the County's in lieu fee collection program Assistance in developing an interlocal agreement with Ecology and/or other stakeholders where water bank coordination could benefit from additional operational clarity. Aspect has the tools to ensure the County remains at the forefront of water bank operations while keeping costs low and affordable for County residents. Project Experience The following table details recent relevant project experience that spans all of the scope of work items identified in the RFQ. Following the table, we have provided descriptions of some of our most recent and relevant project examples. . 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CL l 2 m tA I < no I tw CLI -e E 13 W p 41 .52 r, E IRf m m m m 1 :0: E 0.. 1 0. i L? ro 2 r.- i E i CL a I = 1 'm I c S' � -= IL 01 0 1 m LA o L- .0 CL .0 1.0 2 to B m 2 i 12 1 r. E 1-6 o x cL Ln .0 tho to GO Is cu 0 c ID E 'd E IV OL E roia :QI al fa c C r E & g , g LU C C r_ 01 Z5 'Z 113 0 0 u Cc It ry E .2 r- E 13, of ana Lu CL ID In CL Lin z 12 Of01 CL r I MA 17I : o' 1-0 0 ui E- r_ :15 0 z < 0 UJI. a- LU LU tnj ul w ra Facilitation & Implementation, Kittitas County! Kittitas County, WA The Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) formed a Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) to formulate recommendations on the quantity of water to be issued with a mitigation certificate from a county -owned and operated water bank. Serving as facilitator, Aspect is working with KCPHD and the CAC to evaluate water quantity issues affecting residents choosing to mitigate their water usage through the bank and formulate a recommendation to the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners on the gallons per day usage that will be allowed, land use, conservation, and policy terms under which mitigation certificates would be sold. The Kittitas County Commissioners adopted the CAC recommendations, and opened an over-the-counter water bank to serve water right permit -exempt well users in the County. Aspect is now assisting Kittitas County with a similar permit -based water bank for non-exempt users, including agency coordination, SEPA compliance, and water right permitting. Consumptive Use Pilot Design, Kittitas County Kittitas County, WA Aspect is providing technical design, review, and oversight of a new consumptive use (CU) pilot in Kittitas County to demonstrate lower CU associated with indoor domestic use in rural areas. Currently, the Kittitas Rule specifies 30% CU, and recent Ecology ESSB 6091 guidance suggests CU values as low as 10% may be achieved. The Aspect pilot, in conjunction with a local developer and Kittitas County, will use state-of-the-art septic drainfield design and metering to demonstrate CU may be on the order of 3% or less, significantly reducing mitigation quantities in key tributaries where water supplies may be limiting. This project also includes a mitigation drainfield with trucked water that can offset the minor CU impacts to rural water supplies. Little Spokane River Water Bank and Hirst Response - Spokane County Environmental Services I Spokane County, WA Aspect assisted Spokane County and the WRIA 55 Planning Group in updating the existing watershed plan for the Little Spokane Basin as required by ESSB 6091 and RCW 90.94. our role includes: Leading facilitation of the Planning Group meetings Supporting development of exempt well demand projections • Identifying potential water rights for acquisition • Identifying and prioritizing streamflow mitigation projects, including managed aquifer recharge (MAR) • Supporting the County with applying for Streamflow Restoration Grant funding for water right acquisitions and MAR projects Leading the watershed plan update process Prior to the passage of ESSB 6091, Aspect conducted a water banking feasibility study in WRIA 55. The comprehensive study evaluated bank formation and operation options, regulation and risk, and costs and benefits—all informed by a Policy Advisory Group facilitated by Aspect that consisted of the WRIA 55 counties (Spokane, Stevens, and Pend Oreille), water purveyors, Ecology, and Tribal representatives. Aspect supported the County in setting up the water bank management structure; acquiring and transferring water rights for bank seeding, which included due diligence of water right extent and validity; preparing Reports of Examination for transfers of water right acquisitions to the State Water Right Program; and evaluating groundwater/surface water interaction to support bank management. As part of this work, Aspect conducted screening -level extent and validity analyses on hundreds of water rights in the basin to identify bank -seeding options. Aspect also supported the County in formulating a response to the Hirst decision prior to the passage of ESSB 6091, including addressing legal and physical impairment from exempt wells. Water Bank viii'4JaLek• Rights Services - City of White Salmon] White Salmon, WA In the early- and mid -2000s the City of White Salmon (City) faced shortages in annual quantities authorized under its existing water rights, leading to a Department of Health moratorium on new water service connections until sufficient supply could be obtained. Aspect has worked with the City since 2008 to secure new water rights and new water supply sources, allowing the City to remove the moratorium and positioning them to serve future t� ill If 1i.5 Ct0JNP(VVAI -rR BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES residential and commercial growth. Our support to the City has included permitting a new, mitigated surface water right for municipal supply; adding the City's wells as points of withdrawal to the City of Bingen water rights, enabling the City to deliver water to Bingen under their water rights (rather than charging deliveries to the City's rights); transferring an existing surface water right to the state trust water right program and creating the White Salmon Water Bank, which acts as a source of mitigation for other City water rights; completing a feasibility study, pilot testing, and permitting of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program; and completing a feasibility study of potential new surface water and groundwater sources that included evaluation of hydrogeologic, engineering, and regulatory issues. Water Rights and Water Banking Support - Methow Valley Irrigation District I Twisp, WA Aspect has been assisting MVID with creating a public water bank to improve irrigation reliability, serve additional lands, provide for municipal water use forthe Town of Twisp, and improve instream flows in the Twisp and Methow Rivers. The water bank will rely on existing seasonal irrigation water rights to the Trust Water Rights program. Aspect's facilitation has involved contentious stakeholder meetings, regulatory agency coordination, water right permitting, and SEPA coordination, leading to the consensus implementation of a $10 million project to upgrade MVID's canal system and exchange its surface sources for wells. Aspect also facilitated a series of meetings between MVID, Town of Twisp, and OCR to successfully negotiate the purchase and transfer of 138 acre-feet of water under the project, reconfigure an existing lease agreement, develop a new water service contract, and obtain appropriate permitting authorizations to implement the deal. Also, Aspect is leading a first of its kind streamlined water right certification process. Aspect is working with the MVID to assist the them and 60+ individual Members with the assignment of a portion of the MVID's groundwater permit to its Members. Aspect's Certified Water Rights Examiners are assisting these Members in completion and submission of the Washington State Department of Ecology's "Proof of Appropriation of Water" form, and Certified Water Right Examination Reports. To streamline this process, Aspect circulated well -user guides, information packets on data collection, and is holding member work sessions to facilitate rapid completion. Icicle Sitrategyg Watershed Plsnni!ng Services - Chelan DepartmeR I cl,�cL!Zn As the next phase of watershed planning in the Wenatchee Basin, the Icicle Strategy includes planning, permitting, capital infrastructure development, and public outreach/facilitation services to ensure sustainable water supply and water resources for people, farms, and fish in the Wenatchee Basin. Aspect has worked closely with Chelan County to develop an integrated plan to meet instream and out -of -stream needs, focusing first on the Icicle Basin where stakeholder litigation has delayed on -the -ground solutions. Aspect's role encompasses civil and hydraulic engineering, planning and economic evaluations, cost estimating and construction oversight, evaluation of the natural/ physical environment, and project management. A key element of this work has been the formation and facilitation of a policy advisory group forthe Icicle Basin, the Icicle Workgroup (IWG), which consists of approximately 30 stakeholders, many of whom are participating as a parallel track to ongoing litigation in hope that issues can be resolved collaboratively. The IWG consists of stakeholders from local, state, and federal government, tribes, farmers and municipalities, and non-profit groups interested in developing projects to improve both instream and out -of -stream needs in the basin. Aspect helped form the IWG and has provided ongoing facilitation and technical support for the past three years for the IWG and subcommittees. Aspect led a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and feasibility studies ranging from conservation to pump exchanges, surface to groundwater storage, and automation to optimization. Bourne v1',%tc, v i�- 6 F:.. - =P:"-ao- Ctlerl-� It Teanaway klwee basial F.'Mitas a.oli(i'ty, iiiA Aspect successfully negotiated a water right division amongst several different landowners with two different priority date water rights. Following division, a portion of the senior claim was transferred to instream flow and mitigation for out -of -priority uses using site-specific crop irrigation requirements (CTRs), providing suitable mitigation for the fish - 10 0 critical Teanaway River Basin in Upper Kittitas County. Although regarded as senior (i.e., pre -1905) in the Yakima River Basin, the 1886 priority date claim was vulnerable to prorationing due to local availability and low -flows in the Teanaway River. A Trust Water Right Agreement was successfully negotiated to provide backing with Ecology -owned 1893 water during periods of low -flows in exchange for a diversion forbearance when Teanaway River flows were below 11 cfs. The resulting agreement allowed for reliable mitigation from a private water bank in the upper reaches of Teanaway River Basin, previously designed as a "red zone" areas in Upper Kittitas County, Water Right Due Diligence Evaluation ane: Water Bank - Oroville Tonasket Irrigation District (OTID) I Okanogan Basin, W.01 OTID holds five water right certificates to provide irrigation water to approximately 10,000 acres in northern Okanogan County. In 2017, Aspect completed a Certificated Water Right Examiner (CWRE) Report on all five water right changes, resulting in Ecology issuing CWRE approval letters for nearly 40,000 acre-feet. On April 4, 2019, a drought emergency was declared in the Methow, Okanogan, and upper Yakima River watersheds. in partnership with Ecology, Aspect assisted OTID in development of a water bank to help regional water users impacted by the drought. The water bank will be used to support instream flows and to assist "junior" water users during periods of curtailment. Long-term, the water bank will provide financial solvency to the district and reduce assessments to local growers. Water Right Portfolio and Groundwater Analysis -Selah-Moxee Irrigation District I Yakima Basin, WA For over a century, the Selah-Moxee Irrigation District (SMID) has irrigated over 7,000 acres of the some of the most productive agricultural land in the Yakima Basin. However, areas surrounding their district have been challenged by declining groundwater for decades- To help ensure greater water security in the region, SMID assessed theirwater rights portfolio to see how they could leverage their currently supply to offset these declines. Aspect set the stage for broad water management strategy improvements by auditing their water rights portfolio, including conducting GIS surveys to determine potential consumptive and nonconsumptive water use savings from land use changes and canal lining. This groundwork led to helping SMID secure $150,000 in grant money to find supply side solutions around declining groundwater in their area and set up a 9,000 acre-foot water bank for future leases and sales of water rights. WRIA 49 `4.4*rshed Planning Support - Okanogan County Okanogan County, WA Aspect assisted Okanogan County in support of the Okanogan (WRIA 49) RCW 90.04 Watershed Plan Update, funded by a Department of Ecology Water Resources Streamflow Restoration Project Planning Grant. Aspect's work on this project includes: • An ESSB 6091 -based analysis of projected permit - exempt well growth over a 20 -year planning horizon • A GIS -based aerial photo review and statistical analysis to establish the extent to which permit exempt wells are used for outdoor irrigation in Okanogan County • Designing and building a custom software system that can be used to plan for, track, and manage future exempt wells in Okanogan County • Targeted assessment of WRIA49 subbasins to inform, identify, and recommend the most viable and robust basin -specific projects to meet water offset goals and achieve Net Ecological Benefit • Evaluating potential water right acquisition opportunities • Evaluating other potential project offsets, including engineered and/or natural water storage, altered water management, habitat restoration, and holistic watershed -scale treatments, where appropriate • Developing an interactive GIS webmap and other geospatial data resources to support Planning Unit collaboration, engagement, and decision- making • Providing technical support in leading the County through the overall watershed plan update KITT!IASCUUN1YVVATFRBANK! NGPROGRAM SUPPORI SERVICES WMLL, t'ria"ra Sash F'.0,"', study and �� aL�rs tec Y.artagmictit 11JI-tr14C .rraEa'%rJa.U&, Vir(A Aspect has been working with the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council (WWBWC), the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership (WWWMP), Office of Columbia River (OCR), and local teaming partners to facilitate a steering committee whose goal is to improve flows in the Walla Walla River under funding from the Office of Columbia River and Bureau of Reclamation. Target flow improvements range from 65 cfs to 150 cfs based on short -and -long term goals and seasonality over six river reaches in Oregon and Washington. Aspect is providing facilitation services (including coordination of dozens of stakeholders), environmental review (SEPA scoping and SEPA/NEPA integration strategy development), and technical studies (conservation, storage, water marketing) in support of the Flow Study. Aspect is leading Columbia River consultation on a new pump exchange and evaluating water rights in both Washington and Oregon that must be used conjunctively with new infrastructure project development. Water Rights Cas� ( ai m l-� r mm. a tenf P rr q m ni - �cola;� ; �4:aL�:�t•i'��, lf'bri�[r,l;;r>n For over a decade, Aspect has assisted both public and private clients under an Ecology cost reimbursement contract for the evaluation and processing of more than 100 water right applications throughout the state. Aspect completes the entire permitting process from investigation through decision documents for purposes of use including municipal, single and group domestic, agriculture, fisheries, industrial, groundwater source heat pumps, and habitat/instream flows. Otrr 'Team arae~ Resource C,64ana.gernsnt Prop ram .. OFIe€ ,%! Cc'unzy I Cl.eEan County, ireL, Aspect is assisting Chelan County in adopting a new Water Resource Management Program to acquire water rights and develop water supplies to mitigate exempt wells in the Wenatchee, Entiat, and Lake Chelan Basins. Aspect assisted in drafting new County Code, evaluated multiple fee structures, assisted in acquisition of a new water right to trust to seed the program, provided outreach materials and website development, and coordinated interdepartmental water hank processes to provide for a seamless launch and customer building permit experience. TransAlta - Skookumchuck Water Bank I Thurston, Lewis & Grays Harbor County, WA Aspect is facilitating the development of new water bank that will improve instream flows in the Skookumchuck and Chehalis River, as well as make water available to water users in the Chehalis River Watershed. The pending water bank will provide over 28,000 acre-feet of year-round, consumptive supply to the watershed. In support of the project, Aspect's Water Resource team is facilitating the processing of the Trust Water Application and companion Mitigated Water Right permit, both of which are govern by a Trust Water Agreement. Our work includes the creation of Suitability Assessment that will guide where TransAlta Watercan be effectively utilized, and GIS tools that include an interactive webmap that allowed the team to look for potential crops areas that may need more reliable sources of irrigation water for water users in the Chehalis River Watershed. Aspect's team is comprised of three local Task -Order Managers with extensive experience working with the County supporting the implementation of your Water Bank along with a variety of other projects in Kittitas County and throughout central Washington. We have also identified a handful of local support staff available to bring cost-effective and efficient support to your projects, including staff from our teaming partner Gray & Osborne. All of the identified staff are based in Aspect's Yakima and Wenatchee offices and Gray & Osborne's Yakima office. These key team members are supported by the largest group of Certified Water Rights Examiners and licensed hydrogeologists in the state along with a deep bench of GIS and Data Management Specialists, Water Resources Engineers and Scientists, and Technical Editors. Resumes for our Task -Order Managers are included in Attachment A. 12 ,A Task -Order Wlanagers Dan Haller, PE, CWRE I Principal Water Resources Engineer Leading Aspect's Yakima office, Dan Haller is a state -recognized water rights expert who is fluent in the water code and has direct experience in developing and implementing public water banks for the State, counties, cities, and irrigation districts. His background includes management of storage and conservation projects; water banking and water rights transfers; buying, selling, and leasingwater rights; and water system design and financial planning experience. Before joining Aspect, Dan spent more than a decade with the Department of Ecology's Office of Columbia River, where he worked on hundreds of water rights and managed multi-million-dotlar grant projects. For Kittitas County, Dan led the water bank facilitation efforts and assisted with trust water acquisitions and permitting. Tyson Carlson, LHG, CWRE I Sr. Associate Hydrogeologist Tyson has over 18 years of experience focused on water resource development, water banking, and water rights. His strengths lie in evaluating hydrogeologic systems, developing regional and site-specific h dro eolo is conceptual models and permitting water resources. Serving Tribal, private, and public sector clients, Tyson's project experience includes water supply and geothermal well #Al design, evaluation of groundwater -surface water interaction, and seepage and T� passive collector design, Similarly, Tyson's supporting water rights experience includes both new appropriations -fish propagation, municipal, agriculture, and commerciat/industrial purposes - and transfer/change of existing rights for purposes of instream flow, habitat, and mitigation through water banking, With this experience, Tyson has evaluated, designed, and permitted multiple instream habitat improvement projects in tributary and side -channel environments providing rearing, temperature, and/or high flow refugla to native and anadromous fish. Jason Shira, LHG I Senior Hydrogeologist Working from Aspect's Yakima office, Jason Shira specializes in water resources with a focus on sustainable aquifer management and surface water - groundwater interaction studies. As a licensed hydrogeologist with over 17 years of experience in water resources and environmental investigations, Jason brings a wide range of experience, coupled with a strong analytical background, and regulatory insight. His strengths lie in development of site- specific hydrogeologic conceptual models; mitigation suitability analysis; and design and oversight of well drilling, construction, and testing programs. Additional Technical and Support Staff Taylor Dayton, PE I Project Engineer From Aspect's Wenatchee office, Taylor Dayton offers a range of practical experiences with design projects that regularly bridge the fields of water resources engineering and water quality. Her engineering expertise includes planning and design for a variety of private and public water and wastewater projects throughout North Central Washington. Taylor also has experience addressing the intersection of water infrastructure projects and Washington State water law for clients with diverse water right portfolios. KITT!TAS COUNTY VVATFR BANKING PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVUS x... T Peter Price I Staff Geologist, GIT .:;..,� Peter has experience with administrative water banking for private water banks ok r -+ from contracting to closing. He is also experience with permit and water budget ' neutral transactions, pumping tests, reviewing water rights files, city water supply -.;w well rehabilitation, drilling oversight, soil descriptions and sampling, groundwater monitoring, well installation and development, groundwater sampling, slug testing methods, pumping tests, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) projects, operation of downhole video camera, as well as environmental experience at sites throughout Washington. He has produced technical reports including quarterly groundwater monitoring reports, Phase I ESA reports, and contributed to Phase ll, Remedial Action, and Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study reports. Peter works from Aspect's Yakima office and provides field support across central and eastern Washington. tom,; Jolee Ramos I Project Water Rights Specialist += Jolee Ramos is a water rights specialist and permit writer with experience coordinating and tracking water rights regulatory -related actions. Jolee has over three years of experience reviewing water rights files, including specializing in the State Trust Water Rights Program and preparing and presenting water rights decisions as an environmental specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology. Herwork has kept her up-to-date and proficient with the complexities in the Washington State Water Code. Her work through Ecology exposed her to the Kittitas Over -The -Counter program and back mitigation efforts. Jolee's experience also includes work forthe Trailside Water Bank, the Bourne Water Bank, the pendingAuvil Water Bank, as well as numerous transfers to instream flow or permits mitigated by those transfers for both private and public entities. Jamin Ankney, PE I Project Manager (Gray & Osborne) Since joining Gray & Osborne's Yakima Office in 2012, Jamin has worked on a wide variety of water and wastewater projects, including many facets of funding, planning, design, and construction administration. Jamin's expertise includes water rights, wells, reservoirs, water mains, chlorination systems, remote metering technology, lagoon lining, and interface with the electrical, instrumentation, structural, survey, and HVAC disciplines. He was the project engineer and construction managerfor the City of Soap Lake's Water and Sewer (Phase I[? Improvements, which used a combination of field survey and aerial photogrammetry as the basis of design. Additionally, he was the project manager for Mack Creek Ranch's Aerial Drone Photography and Survey, which provided data for hydrogeological analysis. He has contributed to the water system planning efforts for the water systems of Mattawa, Quincy, Royal City, Warden, Soap Lake, Desert Aire, Kittitas, and Mabton. Jamin is a member of the Water Conservancy Board for water rights change applications in Yakima County. Lawrence Benson, P.L.S. I Land Surveyor (Gray & Osborne) Larry is a Washington State licensed professional land surveyor with over 50 years of experience in land surveying. He has provided ground control, topographical survey, right-of-way calculations, legal descriptions, and right-of-way mapping. Larry is well versed in electronic data collection, data transfer, and automated data reduction for geodetic control, cadastral, topographic, boundary, subdivisions, and construction surveys. Larry also has extensive experience in aerial photography including use of drones for survey and analysis of well sites and spill site monitoring. Larry currently manages all survey operations out of the Yakima Office. Attachment A Resumes .Aspect CONSULTING Dfi, `: I'IAie L E-''; I , CWRE Principal Water Resource Engineer Heading up Aspect's Water Resources Practice, Dan Haller's background includes facilitation of complex projects and EDUCATION workgroups, management of storage and conservation MS, Environmental Engineering, projects, water rights transfers, and water system design and Washington State University, 1996 financial planning experience. Working from Aspect's Yakima BS, Civil Engineering, Washington State Office, Dan is a state -recognized water rights expert and University, 1994 certified water right examiner fluent in the water code, has REGISTRAMN worked on complex new water rights and water right transfers, licensed Professional Engineer, Civil, WA Certified Water Rights Examiner, WA coordinated water banks, and helped buy and sell water rights. Before joining Aspect, Dan spent more than a decade with the Department of Ecology where he worked on hundreds of water rights and managed multi-million dollar grant projects for the Office of Columbia River. Kittitas County Water Bank Facilitation and Formation ( Ellensburg, WA Dan assisted County with implementation of its water bank. Dan facilitated Kittitas County Public Health Department's 20 -person Citizen's Advisory Committee tasked with providing guidance to the County on water quantity metria forthe County's water bank. Dan helped guide the Committee through topics including in-house domestic use, lawn/garden evapotranspiration, and consumptive use standards to avoid Impairment. Dan also worked with the Committee and County to develop the business rules of the Kittitas County water bank, including mitigation and metering standards, and a two-tiered mitigation program to meet the needs of the County and community. Kittitas County Water Bank Acquisition and Permitting I Ellensburg, WA In support of their water bank, Dan has worked to secure water right transfers and water right permitting authority for Kittitas County. This work has included permitting water right transfers on eight acquisitions throughout Kittitas County to seed the County's mitigation program. Additionally, Dan assisted the County with implementation of a general permit program to allow subdivisions and cluster development to obtain water right authority from the bank. Dan has successfully led the effort to obtain two water right general permits to support this effort, the first of their kind, which other counites (Chelan, Spokane) are now emulating. Little Spokane River Water Bank and RCW 90.94 Exempt Well Compliance I Spokane, WA Dan facilitated the WRIA 55 Planning Unit to evaluate options to develop a water right and water supply solutions in the Little Spokane River basin to offset strearnflow impacts from exempt wells. Dan's efforts Include assisting the Planning Unit with options to offset exempt well impacts over the next 20 years, and water right acquisition and water supply options to mitigate impacts (e.g. managed aquifer recharge, storage, acquisitions). Dan also assisted Spokane County with multiple water right acquisitions to seed its water bank. Walla Walla Basin Flow Study, Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership (WWWMP) and Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council (WWBWC) I Walla Walla, WA Dan is working with the WWWMP and the WWBWC to facilitate a steering committee to improve flows In the Walla Walla River. Dan's facilitation includes coordination of several dozen stakeholders, documentation of efforts by numerous technical workgroups, pairing of projects to meet overall flow objectives, and overall task planning around future environmental review, communication and outreach, and stakeholder participation. Dan is also part of the technical project team evaluating permitting and design for storage, pump exchange, and conservation projects to meet Flow Study goals. Hailer I Resume Page 1 1 .,Aspect 4,'CON SULT1NG Icicle Strategy, Chelan County Department of Natural Resources j Chelan County, WA Dan is providing technical assistance and facilitation on the next phase of watershed planning in the Wenatchee Basin to develop an integrated plan to meet instream and out -of -stream needs. This planning effort has included facilitation of the diverse Icicle Work Group to develop an integrated project list including groundwater augmentation efforts at the Leavenworth National f=ish Hatchery, automation and optimization of 7 Alpine Lakes, evaluating an irrigation district pump exchange project, domestic and irrigation conservation projects, instream flow and habitat improvements, water banking, and Tribal harvest protection measures. Dan led development of a Programmatic EIS for the project, including development of a SEPA/NEPA integration strategy, and is now focused on outreach and technical assistance for implementation of multiple projects. Methow Valley Irrigation District (MVID) Support I Okanogan County, WA Dan authored three trust water rights and two new water bank Reports of Examination's (ROE'S) for Ecology to help implement the OCR -funded Instream Flow Improvement Project. Dan also facilitated meetings between the District, Town of Twisp, and OCR to negotiate the purchase and transfer of 138 acre-feet of water under the project, reconfigure an existing lease agreement, develop a new water service contract, and obtain appropriate permitting authorizations to implement the deal. Wenatchee Basin Water Rights Processing, Chelan County NRD I Chelan County, WA As project manager, Dan led Chelan County's processing of pending applications for new water rights in the Wenatchee Basin. Dan and his team performed public outreach to over 140 water rights applicants, estimated permitting costs, reviewed existing water rights to prevent impairment, developed a streamlined water right review, and authored new water right decisions for Ecology in the first large-scale Coordinated Cost Reimbursement Program in Washington State. The effort is resolving up to 25 years of backlog by accessing the reserve created in the Wenatchee Instream Flow Rule. Future permit exempt and municipal water demands were estimated on a 50 -year planning horizon. This effort includes coordination with the Wenatchee Water Workgroup, the Icicle Workgroup, the Wenatchee Conservation Committee, and other local outreach. WRIA 31 Appraisal and SEPA Scoping I WRIA 31 Planning unIUKlickitat County, WA Since 2009, Aspect has supported the WRIA 31 watershed committee with assessment of water storage within the Horse Heaven area. The work has involved coordination with water resource stakeholders including local farmers and municipalities, county commissioners, and Ecology. Aspect conducted a broad screening of storage alternatives, which concluded with a preferred alternative that included two in - channel surface reservoirs, and an ASR reservoir. A more detailed appraisal assessment was completed that resulted in the Switzler reservoir being selected. Dan facilitated planning unit meetings on key water rights, water storage and SEPA/NEPA review, assisted in the development of the water storage study, and helped coordinate the roll-out of SEPA Scoping for the Switzler reservoir between 2 counties and Ecology. An EIS is currently under development led by Aspect. Horse Heaven Hills Conservancy I Klickitat, WA Dan developed Eastern Washington -wide acquisition and transfer protocols for a large Klickitat County - area vintner that resulted in evaluation of dozens of water rights for acquisition and three completed water right transfers (two using the Trust Water Right Program). The Nature Conservancy Water Bank Pilot I Yakima, WA Dan helped The Nature Conservancy with a pilot water bank in the Yakima basin wherein tributary water rights would be acquired for environmental benefit, then leased downstream for economic return to fund additional habitat work. Dan's assistance included developing potential lessee interviews with dozens of farmers and industrial users, and developing a regional habitat benefit model. Halier - Resume Pege 1 2 ;r+�1s ect CONSULTING Ci`.:r.- ( H1, LHG, CWRE Sar;or ,associate i-lydrogeologist Working from Aspect's Yakima office, Tyson has over 20 years of experience focused on water resource development and water rights. His EDUCATION MS, Hydrology, The University of Arizona strengths lie In evaluating hydrogeologic systems, developing regional and BS, Environmental Science, The University of site-specific hydrogeologic conceptual models, and permitting water Arizona resources. Tyson has completed projects for public, private, and NGOs in REGISTRATION support of numerous water right assessments and acquisitions. He has Licensed Hydrogeologist, WA been the lead water right investigator on decisions for both new Certified Water Right Examiner, WA appropriations -- municipal, agriculture, fish propagation, and commercial/industrial purposes — and transfer/change of existing rights, including use of the State's Trust Water Right Program (TWRP) for purposes of instream flow, habitat, and mitigation through development of site-specific to regional scale water banks. Kittitas County Water Bank, Kittitas County I Ellensburg, WA Tyson assisted Kittitas County with implementation of Its water bank, including the application(s) that do not qualify for its over-the-counter program, requiring a mitigated water budget neutral water right permit. Specially, Tyson is the lead hydrogeologist characterizing each major subbasin in the upper and lower county for mitigation suitability, local and legal availability, and impairment of senior water right including Native American Tribe's native and accustomed fishing grounds, and ESA -listed species. Kittitas County Consumptive Use Pilot Study j Cie Elum, WA In partnership with a local developer, Kittitas County is completing a pilot study to quantitatively determine the percent of consumptive use associated with indoor -only domestic use. The primary location of the pilot study is a development located in the water short Fowler Creek subbasin (located in the yellow zone), with additional data collected near Ellensburg (located in green zone). Water will be withdrawn from an existing well, then conveyed from the well to the pilot study area where water will be metered before entering the home. Following indoor use, wastewater will be discharged to aseptic tank, clarified through a membrane filter, metered, and recharged via a drain field. Consumptive use will be calculated, and non -potable trucked mitigation water will be discharged (and metered) by a regional mitigation cistern to a drain field located in close proximity to Fowler Creek. The project is being designed to offset all consumptive use local impacts to Fowler Creek. Tyson is the project manager and lead hydrogeologist on the project providing permitting support, technical design, review, and oversight. Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District (OTID) Water Bank I Oroville, WA OTID holds five water right certificates to provide irrigation water to approximately 10,000 acres in northern Okanogan County, Washington. The irrigation district extends from the Canadian border south about 25 miles on both sides of Osoyoos Lake and the Okanogan River. In 2017, Aspect completed a Certificated Water Right Examiner (CWRE) Report on all five water right changes, resulting in Ecology issuing CWRE approval letters for nearly 40,000 acre-feet. On April 4, 2019, a drought emergency was declared by Governor Jay Inslee in the Methow, Okanogan, and upperYakima River watersheds. In partnership with Ecology, Tyson assisted OTID in development of a water bank to help regional water users impacted by the drought. The water bank will be used to support instream flows and to assist `junior" water users during periods of curtailment. Long-term, the water bank will provide financial solvency to the district and reduce assessments to local growers. WRIA 49 Streamflow Restoration Technical Assistance ) Okanogan County, WA Tyson is providing technical assistance to the Water Resource inventory Area (WRIA) 49 Streamflow Restoration Planning Unit to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of select projects to offset the consumptive use impacts of rural domestic water supply over the next 20 years. Per Chapter 90.94 RCW and Ecology policy and guidance documents, the offset must be both water budget neutral and provide Carlson I Resume Asp ect '._CONSULTING for Net Ecological Benefit NEB). Implementation of the Streamflow Restoration Addendum will also include additional projects to meet the Planning Unit's stated goals of preserving local agriculture by developing a complimentary water bank to protect water rights from relinquishment and to facilitate reappropriation to other out -of -stream uses. Bourne Water Bank - Private Client I Teanaway River Basin, WA Tyson successfully negotiated a water right division amongst several different landowners with two different priority date water rights. Following division, a portion of the senior claim was transferred to instream flow and mitigation for out -of -priority uses using site-specific crop irrigation requirements (CIRs), providing suitable mitigation for the fish -critical Teanaway River Basin in Upper Kittitas County. A Trust Water Right Agreement was successfully negotiated to provide backing with Ecology -owned 1.893 water during periods of low -flows in exchange for a diversion forbearance when Teanaway River flows were below 11 efs. The agreement allowed for reliable mitigation from a private water bank in the upper reaches of Teanaway River Basin, previously designed as a "red zone" areas in Upper Kittitas County. Taneum Creek - Bruton Ditch Water Rights Transfer I Lower Kittitas County, WA Tyson completed the water right investlgation(s), including extent and validity analysis, for three water right applications for the Bruton-Kittitas Reclamation District (KRD) Water Exchange Project. The applications requested a water right transfer into the State of Washington's TWRP to benefit instream flows in Taneum Creek and to mitigate for out of priority water use in the Yakima Basin. The primary goal of the project is to provide the Bruton Users with an alternative source of water and to enable fish passage improvements in Taneum Creek. Fish passage improvements include both the physical removal of Bruton Dara and a net increase in instream flows. Cabin Owner Mitigation Water Bank I Kittitas and Yakima Counties, WA Consumptive water purchased from Taneum Creek was placed into the TWRP and made available to junior surface water users In the Yakima River basin. Purchase of mitigation would prevent regulation of water use during drought years. Also, in certain instances, the mitigation water is used to issue new mitigated surface water rights to recreational properties, or in the case of upper Kittitas County, WBN Determinations authorizing the drilling and use of a permit -exempt groundwater well. Tyson served as lead technical and permitting consultant to Ecology, coordinating public outreach and consultation with basin stakeholders, evaluating claim suitability, estimates of total and consumptive water use, and preparing permitting documents. Mitigation Suitability Analysis I Kittitas and Yakima Countles, WA Permitting of a new mitigated groundwater supply requires a detailed hydrogeologic evaluation to determine the mitigation suitability of a water right, Including an evaluation of local and regional hydrogeologic conditions to determine whether water is physically or legally available, and whether the new appropriation would results in local impairment — either to instream flows or nearby groundwater or surface water rights. Tyson was hydrogeologist on dozens of mitigation suitability analysis in the Yakima River Basin. The analysis not only includes the technical work, but also presentation of findings and results to local stakeholders, including the Ecology, and member of the Water Transfer Working Group (WTWG). Pautzke Bait Company, City of Mabton Water Right Transfer I Mabton, WA The City of Mabton purchased a pre -1905 surface water right from Reecer Creek outside of Ellensburg. The water right was purchased to help meet Mabton's current water supply shortfall and provide for significant long-term economic growth and water supply reliability, especially in time of drought and/or groundwater regulation. To complete the transfer, Tyson facilitated the water right change to mitigation and instream flow, then received a new water budget neutral water right using consumptive use mitigation credits from the TWRP. The new water budget water right would authorize Mabton to withdraw groundwater from two or more proposed wells completed in sediment that are in high continuity with the Yakima River for municipal water supply within Mabton's Urban Growth Area (UGA). Carlson I Resumle Page 1 2 Aspect I'- CONSULTING •_11 . � t_� K' I'L'L [A iG Senior Hydrogeologist Working from Aspect's Yakima office, Jason Shira specializes in _ water resources with a focus on sustainable aquifer management EDUCATION and surface water -groundwater interaction studies. As a licensed Ms, Environmental Science, University of hydrogeologist with over 17 years of experience In water resources Idaho, 2004 and environmental investigations, Jason brings a wide range of BS, Environmental science, University of experience, a strong analytical background, and regulatory insight. Idaho, 2000 REGISTRATION His strengths lie in development of site-specific hydrogeologic Licensed Professional Hydrogeologist, conceptual models and design and oversight of well drilling, construction, and testing programs. This combination has led to successful improvements in water supply and streamflow restoration. Little Spokane River Watershed (WRIA 55) Streamflow Restoration, Spokane County Environmental Services I Spokane County, WA Jason developed a quality assurance project pian and implemented the associated field investigation to evaluation feasibility of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) projects. The goal of the MAR projects is to provide one of many options for offsetting watershed impacts from rural domestic growth. This work included hydrogeologic investigation of pre -selected sites to inform permitting, preliminary designs, and grant application. The scope of this phase included conducting small scale pilot infiltration tests, drilling oversight and observation, well design, aquifer testing, and surface water and groundwater sampling. Kittitas County MAR Assessment, Kittitas County Public Works I Kittitas County, WA Jason performed a desktop assessment of potential MAR locations to assist Kittitas County with identification of future project locations to offset rural domestic water use. The desktop study involved identification of potential growth areas withing Kittitas County with Kittitas staff, exclusion of areas with existing mitigation strategies, evaluation of soil survey and geologic data, well log data, and application of analytical tools to identify travel times from potential MAR locations to the nearby stream. WRIA 45 Instream Flow Improvements, Chelan Co. Natural Resources Department I Cashmere, WA Jason performed an appraisal and feasibility -level analysis for Chelan County to assess alternatives for improving instream flows and mitigation of water right permit exempt use in the Mission Creek basin, a subbasin to the Wenatchee River basin. He developed a general site hydrogeologic conceptual model and evaluated aquifer characteristics and surface water/groundwater interaction through field investigations, including five concurrent long-term aquifer tests and stream flow monitoring. Results from the subbasin- wide investigation resulted in re -allocation of permit exempt water uses out of the hydrologic basin based hydrogeologic divides, alluvial water storage pilot project to offset rural domestic water use, feasibility of surface water to groundwater water right transfers, and potential water right acquisitions. The Nature Conservancy Water Banking and Habitat Benefit Pitot I Yakima, WA Jason provided hydrologic and hydrogeologic analysis to evaluate potential ecological benefits (fish passage, temperature, habitat) on a pilot tributary water right leasing program. Jason also assisted with basin stakeholder and tribal consultation and data sharing. Upper and Lower County Large Area Permit Mitigation Areas ) Kittitas County Public Works, WA Jason assisted Kittitas County with expanding their water right mitigation areas in the Upper and Lower County. Jason provided technical review of Ecology's hydrogeologic investigation report in support of the Aspect developed report of examination. Jason provided hydrogeologic assessments in a phased approach to expand mitigation areas covered by the County's water bank. These hydrogeologic assessments included review of hundreds of well logs, development of hydrogeologic conceptual models, consultation with Ecology and Yakama Nation, availability and impairment analysis, and development of well Shira i Resume -As ect 1.. CONSULTING construction provisions. Both the Lipper and Lower County Large Area Permits expansion projects were successful in increasing the areas available for mitigation through the County's water bank. Alluvial Water Storage (WRIA 45), Chelan Co. Natural Resources Department I Chelan County, WA Jason developed a Programmatic Quality Assurance Project Plan (PQAPP) to assist Chelan County Natural Resources Department and their contractors with systematic planning in measuring physical habitat improvement through implementation of stream restoration project throughout the Wenatchee River Basin. Recently data from a pilot project within the Mission Creek basin were evaluated through this framework. Results indicate that alluvial water storage is effective to mitigate rural domestic growth in this instance and greater field data QA/QC and collection of background and subsurface data on future project will improve certainty. Naches River Off -Channel Habitat Assessment and Design Project, NYCD I Naches, WA Jason conducted a focused hydrogeologic investigation to characterize groundwater physical availability to assist in siting and design of a side -channel alignment and habitat features. Continuous data was analyzed to create a series of surface water/groundwater contour maps and hydrographs; combined with aquifer parameters; and an analytical model to assess and design groundwater -fed off -channel fish habitat. Deep and Shallow Infiltration Assessment & Design, Confidential Client J Puget Sound Jason provided analysis of two deep infiltration tests to support deep infiltration design details for a facility In a highly urbanized and constricted setting. Jason used a comparative approach with multiple grain size analysis methods and borehole infiltration tests, across multiple depths, to determine target zones and infiltration rates that were subsequently used to guide design details. Municipal Water Supply and Water Rights, Klickitat PUD I Wishram, Lyle, and Klickitat, WA Jason has provided water right and water supply technical assistance to the Klickitat PUD on multiple of their community water supply assets. This work has included well slting, well design, development of technical specifications, bid support, construction oversight, and testing of two municipal supply wells; assessment and rehabilitation of two wells subjected to extensive biofouling; and completion of front- loaded reports of examination. Municipal Water Supply and Mitigation, City of Tleton I Tieton, WA Jason provided hydrogeologic services that included well rehabilitation oversight and testing analysis and mitigation suitability analysis for a new water right authority. Jason guided the City of Tieton In evaluation of their Well No. 2 susceptibility to biofouling and potential for future rehabilitation. In addition, Jason performed an evaluation of multiple aquifers to determine potential mitigation requirements for a new mitigated water right. Ecology concurred with the hydrologic investigation results and the City's mitigation plan for a new water supply wells to meet future demand. Agricultural Water Supply, Smith Hill Orchards, LLC I Wapato, WA Jason provided technical assistance to Smith Hill Orchards to address reduction in yield from their sole water supply well. Jason was able to identify well construction and poor geologic conditions that resulted in decrease well efficiency from biofouling and screen design. Rehabilitation increased the yield and a new well was designed. The new primary water supply well was constructed to provide long-term reliability through avoidance of problematic hydrostratigraphic units—resulting in a highly efficient well that increased water supply capacity four -fold. Agricultural Water Rights and Water Supply, Rocky Mountain Faith Mission f Naches, WA Jason evaluated the Nile Valley area's complex geology, hydrostratigraphy, and surface water/groundwater interaction to develop a conceptual site model and analytical model to support water right change decisions. This assessment resulted in a successful change from a surface point diversion from the Naches River to a groundwater withdrawal. The water right authorization allowed for Jason to design a new irrigation water supply well, which reduces the projects impact on surface water withdrawal and meets the projects irrigation demand. SHre I Reserra FEtr3 12 EXHIBIT 2: LANDAU ASSOCIATES RESPONSE Page 4 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 —Current Year - Previous Yeah •� - f:ver�ae TEANAWAY RIVER AT FORKS NEAR CLE ELUM, WA 4000 3560 3000 - V 2500 i. V 2000 ' t r' .tlT� ism -Ion • Ij r��1 ❑ 1 ! 1 1\ ti i 144 r ^ 500 4_x Oct Nov Dec Jan Fab Mar Apr May Jun R dui Aug.......... Sep Current Data Graph Staternent of Qualifications Request for Proposal: Presented to: 2021-2022 KITTITAS COUNTY WATER BANKING Kittitas County Department of Public Works PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES Attn: Ms. Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager Presented by Landau Associates 411 N. Ruby St. Suite I 5:00 PM, March 5, 2021 Ellensburg WA, 98926 RE D 4 LQ�DAU k1- ASSOCIATES DEPT DF }ill 'Y "'IRKS A►ll+ Insip thts LANDAU 1114 ASSOCIATES March 5, 2021 Kittitas County Department of Public Works 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Attn: Ms. Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager Re: Statement of Qualifications 2021-2022 Kittitas County Water Banking Program Support Services Dear Ms. Thomas: Thank you for considering our team to provide support services to Kitt€tas County's (County's) Water Banking Program. Our team consists of Landau Associates, Inc. (LAI) and AMP insights, LLC (AMP). Bringing our firms together provides Kittitas County with expert and relevant support in the five service areas listed in the Statement of Qualifications. Our team is available to begin work immediately and has capacity to support multiple, simultaneous tasks in support of the County's Water Banking Program. LAI has been assisting clients with hydrogeologic investigations, water right acquisitions, and changes for many years. LAI staff that will be directly invoived with this work Include Eric Weber, Katherine Ryf, and Kelsey Mach; I will serve as your Project Manager. Eric has been working on hydrogeologic investigations and water rights in Washington State for 34 years. Prior to joining LAI, Katherine had 18 years of experience working on water right - related issues for the Washington State Department of Ecology's (Ecology's) Eastern Regional Office, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Milbrandt Vineyards. Kelsey has been working under the tutelage of Eric and Katherine, developing broad experience in extent and validity assessments, beneficial use analyses, and hydrogeologic studies. I joined LAI this past fall, bringing a multi -disciplinary history of working with water rights, Including water banking in Kittitas County, for over 12 years. AMP works with public agencies, non -profits, irrigation districts, cities, and foundations on water resource policy and planning issues. AMP staff that will be directly involved with this work include Amanda Cronin and David Pilz. Amanda has 15 years of experience working an water rights transactions, groundwater mitigation for permit exempt wells, water banking, and water resource management in the Yakima Basin and throughout Washington State. David also has 15 years of experience working with water rights with an emphasis on water transaction program development and water law and policy issues. Our project team is well-positioned to assist the County with potential acquisitions and transfers in support of its water banking program, is Intimately familiar with Ecology's policies and procedures, and is well-respected among Ecology staff in all Its regional offices, including the Central Regional Office. The team would provide the County with creative solutions to bring mitigation options, Including in-Ileu mitigation concepts (as allowed under the County's 2014 settlement agreement with Ecology and Futurewise), to underserved areas of the County. Our team's combination of knowledge and experience places us in a unique position to offer both strategic and technical advice that supports new, implementable options for policy planning and development within the County's water banking program. Our statement of qualifications as requested In the County's February 12, 2021 Public Notice is enclosed and includes background information about our firms, our experience in providing the services requested, team member resumes, and references. if you have any questions, or if I may provide you additional information, please contact me by phone at (206) 335-0435 or email at eborgen@landauinc.com. LANDAU ASSOCIATES, INC. Erik Borgen Associate 2107 South C Street - Tacoma, Washington 98402 - (253) 926-2493 1 www.landauinc.com Introduction Landau Associates, Inc. (LAI), in partnership with our subconsultant, AMP Insights (AMP), is pleased to present our team's (Team's) Statement of Qualifications to provide support services to Kittitas County's (County's) water banking program. Our proposal begins with a description of LAI and AMP followed by a profile of the Project Manager, Erik Borgen. Next are sections describing the Team's experience in hydrogeology investigations, working with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) water rights division securing water rights and transfers for clients, water resource policy development, water resource planning, and our understanding of the County's water banking program. Finally, we provide references, followed by Team member resumes. Team Profile LAI's staff of more than 90 employees includes geologists and hydrogeologists; environmental, geotechnical, civil, and chemical engineers; planners; environmental scientists; regulatory specialists; biologists and ecologists; and field and laboratory technicians. Founded in 1982, LAI serves clients throughout the region from offices faceted in Edmonds, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Quincy, and Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. LAI's corporate headquarters is located in Edmonds. LAI has been assisting clients with hydrogeologic and water resource consulting services for 34 years. Our projects are diverse, ranging from a simple proof report of examination to certify a water right to regional numerical groundwater flow model development. We sere a varied mix of clients that Include state and local government agencies, engineering and architectural design consultants, agricultural companies, industry, and law firms. We are known for our technical credibility, creative problem -solving, and highly responsive service. We pride ourselves on establishing long-term client relationships and enjoy 93 percent client repeat business. AMP is a small management consulting firm with expertise in economics, law, policy, hydrology, and ecology. AMP works with clients on some of the most vexing water and natural resources management issues in unique, creative, and energizing ways. AMP provides research, strategic advice, and capacity - building to public agencies, non -profits, irrigation districts, cities, and foundations across a wide range of geographies, projects, and spatial scales. Engagements vary from on -the ground work, to planning and assessment studies for local governments, to strategic program assessments for environmental non -profits and foundations, to high-level legal and economic assessments. AMP began operations in 2016, emerging out of Ecosystem Economics LLC, which had a similar client list and budget, and had been in operation since 2007. Currently, AMP has four partners and two staff. Water management, water transactions, water rights, and water banks are a major focus area for AMP and the selected projects listed in the sections below speak to AMP's deep experience in these areas. Kittltas County 0J Water Banking Program Support Project Manager I Erik Borgen, JD, MBA Erik is a leader in the water resources space with over 12 years of experience working with water rights, water transactions, and hydrology on high -impact 114 projects for corporate, non-profit, foundation, and government agency clients throughout the western United States. He brings a proven ability to lead efforts in strategic planning, valuation, permitting, and due diligence for water rights acquisition, water asset management, and mitigation banking programs. Erik joined LAI in November 2020, bringing a breadth of multi -disciplinary j experience. Prior to LAI, he practiced as an attorney with a boutique law firm specializing in water rights, worked as a water rights consultant at two economic consulting firms, and served as a project manager with a non-profit organization that pioneered free-market approaches to streamflow restoration. Kittitas County Water Banking Experience Erik has extensive experience working with water banking programs and projects in the County. He adminstered one of the first water banks in the County, on behalf of a private client, overseeing all aspects of mitigation transactions, tracking 27 underlying senior water rights, and providing strategic direction for the bank. Additionally, Erik has developed a deep understanding of the Yakima Basin water rights transfer market, having studied it on behalf of multiple clients. Erik supported the sale of a water utility within the County, assisting with the transfer of a complex suite of water rights. He has executed several water right acquisitions and sales on behalf of clients in the Yakima Basin and has a history of successfully working with Ecology personnel in the Central Regional Office. Working with AMP Erik previously worked as a consultant at AMP's predecessor Ecosystem Economics where he, Amanda Cronin, and David Pilz collaborated on projects focusing on mitigation bank feasibility and design for several Washington watersheds. Erik reflects LAI's core values: Collaborative — Erik collaborates with a "listen first" approach, seeking to understand problems and stakeholder positions before voicing his opinion or potential solution. He is deliberate in his information gathering and synthesis, mindful of the importance of differing approaches. Clients appreciate his thoughtful and inclusive nature, and feel confident in the projects he delivers because they have been Involved in the development process. Responsive— Erik is responsive to the needs of clients. His clients always feel welcome to contact him with questions or concerns and know that Erik will respond in a timely manner. He became well -versed in managing multiple, simultaneous deadlines while practicing law and understands that missing deadlines is not an option. Clients find that they can trust Erik to deliver projects on time and in a responsive manner. Committed to Quality—Througout his entire career Erik has been committed to delivering projects and advice of the highest quality. Erik appreciates LAI's high standards and constantly works to exceed those standards. Clients appreciate Erik's commitment to quality and find it evident throughout his work products. Landau Associates 0 Statement of Qualifications Kittitas County Department of Public Works Arden Thomas, Water Resources Manager Principal -in -Charge Project Manager Eric weber, LHG, CWRE Erik Borge. : /; ::iC; _ Hydrogeology Water Resources Policy & Planning Water Rights Eric Weber, LHG, CWRE Katherine Ryf, CWRE Amanda Cronin, MS Sen;orTechnicalReview Senior Regu€atory/PermlttingAdvisor Senior Policy Advisor I Technical Support I Water Rights Support i Policy & Planning support Kelsey Mach, GIT ErICWeber, LHG, CWRE Edk Borgen, li), MBA Kelsey Mach, GIT Katherine Ryf, CWRE Amanda Cronin, M5 David Pilz, JD Landau Associates Support Services GIS : Data Management I Field Services Figure 1. Project Team Organization Figure 1 illustrates our project team organization and team member roles. 'i. Hydrogeoiogy investigations The LAI team has extensive experience conducting hydrogeologic investigations to support a variety of projects and project objectives. An important part of our hydrogeologic practice is supporting water rights transactions and water resource development. However, our practice also includes supporting geotechnical (dewatering, seepage, and infiltration), ecological (stream flow restoration), environmental permitting (drainage), environmental cleanup, and general water quality and reuse technical practice areas. Our team members are experts at numerical groundwater and water quality modeling. We have developed a number of regional and subregional models to meet site characterization and predictive model objectives. We have also used existing numerical groundwater flow models developed by the US Geological Survey (USGS) to meet similar objectives. Our team members are experts at pumping tests and well hydraulics analysis, and regularly use standard analytical approaches to estimate aquifer parameters, characterize surface water/groundwater hydraulic continuity, and support well design. Kittitas County (D Water Banking Program Support Hydrogeology Investigation Experience Flett Creek Watershed Strearnflow Restoration Grant; Pierce County, WA. LAI assisted the City of Tacoma with a Streamflow Restoration Grant (Application ID: WRSRP-2020-TacoES-00004) to Ecology to conduct a feasibility study to enhance streamflow in the urban Flett Creek watershed for the purpose of supporting robust and healthy salmon populations. LAI was hired by the City tod� prepare the grant application. An .15 3 application requirement was to estimate q . M raHw.a.c expected monthly streamflow„:�'�°' enhancement following complete (,• project implementation. To meet this`°' requirement, LAI developed a preliminary hydrogeologic conceptual 'l .} J �. model and built a preliminary numerical groundwater flow model. Before and after transient simulations wereC 7 s +? ll -_'o '.ry!s A.frY erd�v �o d !am i�w conducted to provide a quantitative, 1.i. ' FI t q) .$ rr�.r M Ht' [. t a.warneistaelu�s�u1. assessment of potential streamflow } " enhancement for inclusion in the application. The grant was awarded and LAI has been hired by the City to conduct the feasibility study, which will evaluate potential streamflow benefits in the historical Flett Creek floodplain incorporating multiple project types: water storage (improved stormwater infiltration and management); watershed function, riparian and fish habitat improvements; and environmental monitoring elements. The first phase of the project is to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the potential for aquifer recharge, stormwater management, and streamflow restoration at three sites, document water availability, identify permitting requirements and other potential constraints, and develop preliminary design and costs for overall project implementation. LAI staff Eric Weber and Kelsey Mach. City of Spokane Havana Street Wellfreld; Spokane, WA. EAI recently provided hydrogeologic and geotechnical engineering services to the City of Spokane for development of its Havana Street wellfield, a project intended to expand the capacity of the City's groundwater supply system. The project included site assessment, design, testing, and construction of a new well field to supplement the City's existing system. LAI initially provided technical consulting services to the City for a preliminary assessment of the potential well site hydrogeology followed by site- specific field Investigations to characterize environmental and hydrogeologic conditions that were used to develop preliminary recommendations regarding the site's suitability for a new water supply. LAI subsequently completed additional assessment of geologic and hydrogeologic conditions during construction of a pilot test well, completed aquifer testing during a Landau Associates [ 4 i Statement of Qualifications 96 -hour pumping test, and provided data analysis and preliminary design of six 24 -inch -diameter water supply wells with a total design capacity of 30,000 gallons per minute (gpm). We subsequently completed final well design during well field construction, provided construction oversight, completed well performance testing, and provided overall contract administration and construction oversight on behalf of the City to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications, including review and approval of contractor submittals and pay requests, and contract close-out following substantial project completion. LAI staff Eric Weber and Kelsey Mach. Four Cross Ranch Hydrogeological Study; Grant County, WA. LAI assisted Four Cross Ranch (and its successors) to obtain over 2,000 acres of Article 28 (905) and First Phase (909) water service contracts with the Quincy Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID) to develop more than 1,500 acres of center pivots in Irrigation Block 91 in the northern portion of the Quincy Basin. Contract approval was contingent on drainage approval from the US Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau has deferred irrigation of this area, known as the High Hill, because of the unknown impact of irrigation return flows from spray irrigation on recharge to nearby Soap lake. The High Hill is a 14 -square -mile area between lower Grand Coulee and Dry Coulee and directly above Soap Lake. Area stratigraphy w.a includes the Priest Rapids, Roza, and Frenchman Springs members of the Ri M•a `� -$ �.� M^. Wanapum Basalt, and various N2 ~` � flow members of the Grande Ronde Basalt. initial development of the Columbia Basin Project led to flooding of Soap Lake and a decrease I -w•- _ �`'� in salinity. The lake is unique in that it has no surface water orgroundwater outlet (all discharge is from evaporation). LAI was hired to provide the technical basis for drainage approval from the Bureau. This included developing a regional hydrogeologic conceptual model of the area, estimating irrigation return flow impacts, and developing a monitoring and mitigation plan. The project scope included reviewing existing information in the Bureau's Ephrata, Washington field office library, field mapping of geologic outcrops, identifying and characterizing existing irrigation wells in the coulees and the High Hill, video scan and rehabilitation of select wells, and pumping tests of select wells. LAI made project presentations to the QCBID and the Bureau and received tentative approval for development of the east half of Block 91 and later the west half of Block 91. We are currently Implementing a 10 -year groundwater and spring flow monitoring plan that includes 39 monitoring wells and 7 production wells associated with the QCBID- operated Soap Lake Protective Works. Annual reports are submitted to the Bureau, QCBID, and Ecology. Cedar Moraine Aquifer Characterization and Risk Mitigation; King County, WA. LAI provided groundwater and geotechnical services to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to support management of its Chester Morse Lake and Masonry Pool Reservoirs and meet requirements of the Department of Ecology's Dam Safety Division. The Cedar River watershed is managed by SPU for natural resource Kittitas County 0 Water Banking Program Support conservation and supply of about two-thirds of the drinking water for the Seattle metropolitan area. Runoff from the watershed is contained in Chester Morse Lake and the Masonry Pool Reservoirs, which form a single impoundment behind the Masonry Dam under normal pool levels. The Cedar Moraine is a massive glacial deposit that occupies several square miles in the Cedar River Valley and forms the north side of the Masonry Pool. Coarse-grained, very permeable deposits within the moraine have resulted in large seepage volumes from the reservoir since its creation in the early 1900s. A catastrophic landslide occurred in 1918 at Boxley Creek, over 1 mile from the reservoir, due to pool seepage loss, groundwater flow, and subsequent spring formation. Over the ensuing years (primarily since the mid-1960s), numerous geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydrologic studies were conducted at the moraine, but the scope of these studies was insufficient to reliably evaluate the risks of further slope instability due to seepage, seismic events, or other factors. Consequently, the reservoir has never been filled to capacity. LAI was hired by SPU to synthesize these previous studies into a comprehensive understanding of seepage loss and groundwater flow and to develop an approach to optimize pool levels in the context of moraine slope stability risk. This project required the summary of an extensive amount of historical groundwater and geologic data from multiple sources into a site conceptual model that was used for data gap analysis and planning. LAI was retained by SPU to: 1) Evaluate the static and seismic stability of the moraine slopes; 2) Evaluate the cause -and -effect relationships between the moraine stability, groundwater hydrology, and reservoir pool levels; 3) Assist in developing operational procedures that relate pool levels to acceptable risks of slope instability (associated with groundwater pore pressure); 4) Develop and screen alternatives to mitigate risk of slope failure; and S) Design and implement the preferred alternative consisting of a series of horizontal drains (see photo below) to reduce groundwater pore pressures as the water level in the pool increases. The drains currently discharge up to 7 cubic feet per second (3,150 gpm) during high Masonry Pool levels. This project included installation of several deep wells to supplement the existing monitoring network. Well development included installation of vibrating wire plezometers embedded in the well bore annulus t -4 - recording trecording at multiple discrete levels in a single borehole. We also performed seismic profiling and field mapping to supplement borehole data, and subsequently developed a three-dimensional conceptual model of moraine stratigraphy. We converted the conceptual model into a numerical groundwater flow model of the moraine aquifer system (using MODFLOW on the GMS modeling platform). The numerical model was used as a tool to refine the conceptual model and help quantify risk. Landau Associates ( 6 Statement of Qualifications Miller Land and Timber Water Rights Applications; Thurston County, WA. LAI assisted Miller Land and Timber Company (Miller) (through Century Pacific, L.P.) in procuring new water right permits for two planned subdivisions in the Woodland Creek watershed (part of Water Resource Inventory Area [WRIA1 13) in north Thurston County. Woodland Creek is closed to future appropriation by rule; however, new water rights were identified as the best water source strategy because the project sites were outside the City of Lacey service area, and development in the north -county area meant municipal water rights were generally not available for transfer. The strategy for developing a groundwater source was to develop a workable hydrogeologic conceptual model, quantify pumping Impacts, and develop a mitigation plan to offset these impacts. Originally, LAI relied on work done by the USGS, which had developed a county -wide numerical groundwater flow model. We conducted simulations using the USGS model to quantify hydraulic continuity with Woodland Creek. The approach and model results were approved by Ecology and incorporated into Reports of Examination (ROES) for both sites. The ROEs were appealed by the Squaxin Island Tribe, which developed a separate numerical groundwater flow model. LAI supported Miller as an expert witness In testimony on the appeal at the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB); Ecology was a co-defendant. The PCHB issued a complex decision (No. 05-137) In November 2006 that reaffirmed Ecology's authority to issue water right permits with mitigation but remanded the ROES. The decision also specifically allowed Ecology to issue a preliminary permit to further assess the effect of groundwater withdrawals on the creek Conceptual Model WON A A 'V!77• ,ago ;TAN i � ---- r- aeu ? TM aao Under a preliminary permit, LAI drilled three deep (300- to 550 -foot -deep) wells and conducted two pumping tests that included monitoring a local exempt well. LAI also conducted a review of well logs throughout the basin, including a number of wells recently drilled by the City of Lacey, and developed an updated hydrogeologic conceptual model that was significantly different from the original USGS interpretation. A separate task also included gauging a Woodland Creek tributary to establish baseflow data. This conceptual model included the presence of a Pre-Vashon age glacial trough, more than 500 feet deep in places, largely filled by lacustrine (clay) sediments. LAI incorporated the updated hydrogeologic understanding into a revised numerical groundwater flow model that was presented in a report to Ecology, along with a revised mitigation plan. Ecology subsequently hired an independent third -party expert to verify LAI's modeling approach and ultimately issued amended ROES approving the new water rights without further protest from the Squaxin Tribe. Kittitas County T Water Banking Program Support Wagon Road Coulee Water Right Transfer; Okanogan County, WA. LAI assisted a development group with the transfer of a groundwater irrigation water right (annual quantity = 240 acre-ft/year) to a downstream surface water right [No. CG4-GWC6371A(A)]. The so-called "John's Retirement Well" transfer involved a well located in an alluvial aquifer in Wagon Road Coulee. The well was located approximately 2 miles from the Okanogan River. A primary technical issue with the transfer was the timing and magnitude of surface water depletion associated with seasonal groundwater pumping relative to the Columbia River fish window. This technical analysis affected the amount of water available for transfer and the time of year the water was available for use. LAI constructed a relatively simple numerical groundwater flow model of the coulee aquifer system using MODFLOW within the Groundwater Vistas modeling environment. The model was run under transient conditions to evaluate changes in groundwater flux to the river under varying pumping conditions. A critical part of the evaluation was a sensitivity analysis that assessed pumping effects based an three critical parameters: distance from the river, aquifer storage, and I b h k d h aquifer hydraulic conductEviLV. LAI a so enc mar e t e model results with simple analytical solutions for river depletion from pumping (Kendy and Bredehoeft 2006). The analysis was submitted to Ecology to facilitate the water rights transfer, which was approved. 2. Water Rights and Transfers The project Team has broad experience working with Ecology's water Resources Program to manage and permit water In accordance with state rules and regulations. Team members have worked on behalf of agricultural producers, private developers, state and local government agencies, and non-profit and foundation clients implementing water right transfers and change applications In the Yakima Basin and throughout Washington state. Two of our Team members are Certified Water Rights Examiners, who have drafted numerous ROES that include a tentative determination of extent and validity and, as appropriate, consumptive use studies. One Team member is a licensed attorney' with significant experience in developing mitigation strategies to support new water use. Other Team members are experienced water rights practitioners who assist clients with new water rights, transfers, water right portfolio management, and administrative compliance. The project Team is well-positioned to assist Kittitas County with potential acquisitions and transfers in support of its water banking program. LAI is intimately familiar with Ecology's policies and procedures and is well-respected among Ecology staff In all their regional offices, including Central. Water Rights and Transfers Experience Water System Sale; Kittitas County, WA. Team member provided strategic advice and technical support to a client selling a water system that included infrastructure and underlying water rights. Services included working with a hydrogeologist to update a complex water use model, assigning existing permits I LAI does not have a license to and does not practice law. Landau Associates Statement of Qualifications to new entity, and applying for new water rights to increase consumptive quantity of the water rights portfolio. Developed a water rights comparable sales analysis to value underlying water rights for real estate excise tax purposes. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI). Teanaway River Water Right Transactions; Kittitas County, WA. Team member executed several water rights sales and leases in Upper Yakima River tributaries. Conducted all phases of the acquisition process including negotiating deals, drafting and executing purchase and sale agreements, gaining funder approval, closing, conducting beneficial use analyses, and transferring to state Trust Water Rights Program. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI). Big Lake Water Rights Acquisition and Mitigation Bank; Big !Lake, WA. Team member conducted negotiation and due diligence to acquire municipal water rights on behalf of Ecology. Drafted and executed purchase and sale agreement. Drafted change application, beneficial use analysis, and draft RDE to transfer acquired water rights into Trust Water Rights Program forthe purpose of developing a mitigation bank in the Skagit Basin. Worked closely with Ecology personnel throughout project. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI). Benchmark Farms; Grant County, WA. From 2016 to 2021, LAI assisted Benchmark Farms (Benchmark) with procuring new state wager rights for an area known as the High Hill that was dry land farmed. Services included submitting a new water right application for 10,000 acre-feet per year annual appropriation to irrigate 3,000 acres of central pivots in Grant County near Grand Coulee. LAI prepared a water system plan that presented the technical rationale for the water right in the context of the four-part requirement for new water right. The LAI team actively negotiated on behalf of Benchmark with Ecology and the US Bureau of Reclamation, which k . operates the nearby Soap Lake Protective Works wells. After extensive negotiations, Ecology ultimately issued permit G3 -30774P in February 2021 far 5,500 acre-feet per year for 1,600 acres of new, unmitigated water for irrigation. LAI also assisted Benchmark in requesting a preliminary permit to drill a test well and conduct two high-capacity pumping tests (5,200 gpm for 5 days), secure a temporary permit to irrigate 600 acres during the 2020 irrigation season, and submitting a permit change application for additional points of withdrawal and expanded place of use in February 2021 to the Grant County Conservancy Board. LAI is assisting Benchmark with implementing the groundwater monitoring provisions of the permit. LAI staff Eric Weber, Katherine Ryf, and Kelsey Mach. Kittitas County [ 9 } Water Banking Program Support Central Terminals, LLC and associated business entities, Grant County and Chelan County, WA. LAI successfully navigated complex water rights compliance and change/transfers with multiple stakeholders for agricultural, domestic, and industrial water rights for several related business entities in Grant and Chelan counties. Conducted extent and validity assessments of surface water certificates and groundwater change ROES, certificates, and permits, in addition to feasibility evaluations for purchase and transfer for domestic, irrigation, and industrial uses. Submitted an application for a new water right that included a consumptive use analysis and development of a mitigation strategy involving the use of Lake Roosevelt Water Bank releases. The mitigation strategy included a hydrogeological assessment and an analysis of the hydraulic connection between the proposed point of withdrawal aquifer and the nearby Columbia River. Completed several water right change applications: change in place of use and point of withdrawal of groundwater permits for Group A and B water systems through Ecology's streamlined cost reimbursement program, change in place of use and point of withdrawal of a groundwater irrigation certificate through Grant County Water Conservancy Board, and a de facto change of the purpose of use for a groundwater certificate from ' irrigation to industrial use through the Chelan County Water Conservancy Board. Change applications submitted ;=- through the Water Conservancy Board involved drafting a ROE, which included an extent and validity assessment}- ;I and a tentative determination of the water right. An additional consumptive use analysis was required for the ROE involving a change to the purpose of use. LAI staff _ Katherine Ryf and Kelsey Mach. Frenchman Springs Water Right Transfer; Grant County, WA. LAI conducted a hydrogeologic evaluation, beneficial use assessment, and water demand forecast supporting transfer of an irrigation groundwater right to a community domestic groundwater use for a master planned resort community (Frenchman Springs) in Grant County, Washington. Historical beneficial use of the existing water right was demonstrated through evaluation of historical irrigation practices and crop rotation, available geologic data, aerial photographs, and power records, to calculate the average annual amount of water pumped and the annual consumptive use. Projected instantaneous and annual water demand were developed, following the procedures outlined in the Washington State Department of Health Water System Design Manual, to demonstrate that water use for the project would not result in increased consumptive water use. Analytical results were included as supporting documentation with the ROE submitted to the Grant County Conservancy Board. LAI staff Eric Weber. Landau Associates 8 Statement of qualifications Water Right Permitting Services, Mt. Adams Orchard Company; Kiickitat County, WA. LAI assisted the Mt. Adams Orchard Company (MAOC) with an annual consumptive quantity (ACQ) analysis and a determination of the extent of spreading available to MAOC due to ongoing water conservation measures being implemented bythe orchard company. The ACQ analysis was prepared to assist MAOC with change applications to increase the total irrigated area from 761 to 961 acres. Conserved water is being generated through implementation of scientific irrigation scheduling and low - flow emitter sprinklers. The ACQ methodology used by LAI was consistent with the technical approach documented in a Voluntary Regional Agreement between the Columbia and Snake River irrigators Association and Ecology under Revised Code of Washington 90.90.030, for the purpose of providing new waterfoI out -of -stream use, streamlining the application process, and protecting instream flow in the mainstem Columbia and lower Snake rivers. LAI staff re Katherine Ryf and Eric Weber. Boistfort Valley Water Corporation; Lewis County, WA. In 2018 and 2019, LAI assisted Boistfort Valley Water Corporation (BVWC) with portfolio review and a surface water right transaction. The transferred right was identified after a sub -basin scale review of eligible water rights. The transaction involved z r ; 4 change of the purpose of use, place of use, and point of diversion. BVWC is located in WRIA 23 in the upper ti .*" ,ter:' Chehalis River Valley. The water company has about '' , v .!,'! �� •� 800 rural connections in a 25 -square -mile area. ,ZA Minimum instream flows on the Chehalis River are vw.�mo T;�r�i,�� • moi:', defined in Chapter 173-522 of the Washington experiences •� Administrative Code. The Chehalis River ex » p nn flows below the minimum in some years, leading to curtailment of interruptible water right holders by Ecology. Most recently, water use was curtailed by Ecology during the summer of 201911n accordance with the rule. BVWC was pursuing older surface water rights in an effort to reduce its exposure to n, interruption based on low -flow conditions and to comply with Washington State Department of Health requirements. The transaction Involved a multi - parcel property along the mainstem Chehalis River that was permitted prior to the instream flow rule. EAI assisted BVWC with due diligence review, negotiation of transaction details including meeting with the farmer and farmer's counsel, as well as assisting with preparation of the purchase and sale agreement and water right change application. Due diligence tasks included interviewing (through submitted questions) the farmer about current and historical use and assisting with affidavit preparation. LAI performed an extent and validity analysis on the water rights, prepared the change applications, and presented the applications at the Lewis County Water Conservancy Board (LCWCB). After the application was accepted by the LCWCB, LAI attended the field investigation with LCWCB members and prepared the draft ROE for LCWCB review. The LCWCB approved the ROE with a signed Kittitas County 11 Water Banking Program Support Record of Decision and submitted both to Ecology for review and approval LAI staff Eric Weber and Kelsey Mach. Rattlesnake Ditch Association; Yakima County, WA. LAI provided expert technical services to the Rattlesnake Ditch Association (RDA) regarding how unauthorized use and modification of the ditch affected conveyance loss associated with nine adjudicated certificated water rights of RDA members. The scope of the project required a detailed field assessment of ditch conditions, assessment of flow measurements and summary of historical ditch maintenance use from RDA members and staff from the North Yakima County Conservation District. Findings were submitted in a declaration to Superior Court. The dispute was settled prior to trial. LAI staff Eric Weber and Kelsey Mach. 3. Water Resource Policy Development Project Team members have been deeply involved in the water resources policy environment in Washington for almost 20 years. Team member's extensive work in Washington includes feasibility studies for and the development of diverse water mitigation banks that continue to function today. Key projects that Team members have contributed to in Washington include the Nisqually Water Banking Feasibility Study, the groundwater mitigation program in the Skagit Basin, the Snoqualm€e Water Bank, the Dungeness Water Exchange, and the Walla Walla Water Exchange. Additionally, AMP has advised clients on water banks across the West including playing a pivotal role In the development of the Verde Water Exchange, a voluntary groundwater mitigation bank in central Arizona. Also in Washington, AMP is a key partner in drafting the Walla Walla Basin strategic plan for water management, is advising a farmland trust in managing its water rights portfolio, and has instituted novel water resources concepts such as a two-way water rights auction for buyers and sellers in the Snoqualmle Watershed. The Team is well-positioned to provide the County with creative solutions to bring mitigation options, including in -lieu mitigation concepts (as allowed under the County's 2014 settlement agreement with Ecology and Futurewise), to underserved areas of the County. Approaches to water resources policy and planning activities undertaken by AMP are holistic, acknowledging and considering not only environmental objectives, but also economic and social impacts of program design and alternatives. Beyond the Team's collective experience in Washington, AMP has extensive work experience in water resources policy and planning throughout the Western US. Lessons learned through the lens of other western states can be applied to the Washington legal and regulatory environment due to the Team's Intimate knowledge of Washington water law. AMP's partners and clients include government agencies (from the local to the federal level), tribal entities, non -profits, irrigation districts, corporations, and others. The Team is therefore able to speak to, and more Importantly listen to, diverse stakeholder concerns and ideas while efficiently and effectively navigating a complicated policy landscape. Water Resources Policy Development Experience Agriculture Irrigation Water Needs Assessment; King County, WA. AMP is collaborating with King County staff to map all irrigation water rights places of use and characterize farmed and farmable land to identify lands that could benefit from access to irrigation water. Analyzing current and likely future agricultural water demand under specific agricultural expansion and climate change scenarios to identify sub -basins where water access limits agricultural production in the county. These analyses will be used Landau Associates 12 ; Statement of Qualifications to identify opportunities, inclusive of water ranks, water right transfers, etc., to use market forces to be put to the highest beneficial use. AMP staff. Technical Support for Development of Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan; Walla Walla, WA. AMP is currently working under subcontract to Cascadia Consulting to help facilitate, draft, and advise the development of the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan. AMP leads the technical strategy for the Cascadia team in developing content for the strategic plan. The project Includes facilitation of a multi - stakeholder process with a Strategic Advisory Committee and several work groups focused on ecological function and water supply needs (for municipal, permit -exempt well, and agricultural needs) in the Walla Walla Basin. AMP staff. Washington Farmland Trust Water Rights Assessment and Strategy for Sustainable Farming; Western WA. AMP has worked with Washington Farmland Trust (formerly PCC Farmland Trust (PCCFT) on a number of project tasks including a water right assessment of PCCFT's water rights portfolio, a water rights guidance document, a staff training on water rights, and a water rights strategy. The water rights assessment was intended to provide a summary of water rights associated with each of PCCFT's fee - owned properties and a rough estimate of annual consumptive use for each property with a recent history of irrigation. The water rights guidance document and staff training covered the basics of water law in Washington, water rights changes and transfers, water rights monitoring, and water right due diligence. AMP is currently assisting the Farmland Trust with developing a water strategy that details the challenges associated with water right management and access to irrigation water, and recommends potential approaches and solutions. AMP staff. Central Arizona Water Exchange; AL AMP provided research and proposal for a Central Arizona Water Exchange to help central Arizona adapt to long-term drought conditions and water shortage on the Colorado River for American Rivers. AMP staff. Economic Analysis and Financial Planning for the Walker Basin Restoration Program; Lyon County, NV. AMP (and previously, Ecosystem Economics LLC) provided support to the –$300 million Walker Basin Restoration Program in Nevada since 2009. The program is funded by the US Bureau of Reclamation and executed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Walker Basin Conservancy in partnership with a range of basin and statewide entities. AMP's support to the program includes research, program design, basin strategies, implementation, and evaluation work. Recovery of water quality in Walker Lake due to program water acquisitions and increased freshwater inflows is expected to take decades. To assist in long-term financial planning and near-term acquisition and operations strategy, AMP developed a dashboard model that forecasts program implementation activitles—including acquisition, real property management and stewardship—and tracks program assets and cash flows. The model enables the evaluation of financing options such as exit fees, endowments, and storage water leasing; providing feedback on how selected activity levels and financing options affect water deliveries to the lake; and ultimately progress against lake salinity targets. AMP also assisted program strategy through the economic analysis of a number of projects and alternatives. In an engineering and hydroeconomic analysis, a number of alternatives for desalination and water rights acquisition, including combinations of the two, were analyzed in terms of their relative cost effectiveness in meeting lake salinity goals. In addition, AMP completed a thorough financial review and evaluation of the first 8 years of program operations including expenditure of $105 million and completion of 15 large permanent land and water rights acquisitions. The analysis provided deployed 30 years of water right reliability along with loss factors across the basin to develop cost-effectiveness Kittitas County 3 Water Banking Program Support metrics for these transactions in terms of expenditure per unit of wet water expected for delivery to the lake. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI) and AMP staff. Aquifer Recharge and Recovery in the Umatilla Basin Technical Advice; Umatilla, OR. AMP provided economic, marketing, and technical advice for pilot transactions, brokerage, and banking system related to the Umatilla Basin Water Commission's aquifer recharge and recovery projects. AMP staff. Support to the Columbia Basin Water Transaction Program; OR, WA, ID, MT. Over a 10 -year period, AMP (and previously Ecosystem Economics) provided the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation with critical strategic advice, performance metrics and monitoring, and capacity building and in-service training for the Columbia Basin Water Transaction Program, which is a $5 to $7 million per year program of environmental water transactions funded by the Bonneville Power Administration, LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI) and AMP staff. 4. Water Resources Comprehensive Planning The project Team is well-suited to assist the County with its comprehensive planning for rural water supply and mitigation banking program. Through numerous water bank feasibility analyses, Team members have become adept at analyzing supply and demand for mitigation. This process typically begins with Investigating the current supply (including Group A water systems and private water banks) in terms of their volume of legal supply available and corresponding spatial distribution. Demand forecasts are developed using statistics from county planning documents and growth forecasts by the Washington State Office of Financial Management. We combine the outputs of the supply and demand analyses to understand where new supply is needed. Once geographic areas with less supply than demand are determined, potential surface water right acquisition targets (in hydraulic continuity) are identified. Additionally, through these feasibility studies, Team members have assessed alternative mitigation approaches where existing surface water rights may not be available for acquisition. The Team is well-equipped to help the County in its planning efforts and has some preliminary concepts about how to expand the County's areas of suitabiiity. Water Resources Comprehensive Planning Experience Agricultural Water Bank In the Snoqualmle Valley; King County, WA. AMP designed an agricultural water bank for the Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Improvement District in Carnation, Washington to provide water for farms to increase agricultural and economic productivity. Facilitated a first -of -its -kind two-way water rights auctions for buyers and sellers. AMP staff. Groundwater Mitigation and Recharge in the Dungeness Watershed; Clallam, County, WA. AMP researched, designed, and implemented the Dungeness Water Exchange with the Washington Water Trust (WWT) for Clailam County with funding from Ecology. Research included permit -exempt well demand evaluation and detailed agricultural water rights review. Negotiated and drafted agreement between WWT and the Dungeness River Agricultural Water Users Association for the acquisition of water rights for mitigation credits and recharge use. Completed a cost -benefit analysis and a multi - criteria analysis to evaluate various flow augmentation and groundwater mitigation alternatives. AMP staff. Landau Associates 4 Statement of Qualifications New Home and Development Groundwater Mitigation Program; Skagit County, WA. AMP worked with WWT and Ecology to design a groundwater mitigation program in Skagit County to provide mitigation for new homes and development. Assessed supply and forecast demand for mitigation credits across 43 sub -basins in the 2,700 -square -mile Skagit River Basin. Worked closely with Ecology to evaluate alternative mitigation options. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI) and AMP staff. Nisqually Watershed Water Bank Feasibility Study, Pierce, Thurston and Lewis Counties, WA. AMP researched and prepared feasibility study for a water bank in the Nisqually Basin for the Nisqually Tribe. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI) and AMP staff. Walla Walla Water Exchange; Walla Walla County, WA. AMI' prepared design for the Walla Walla Water Exchange and the Water Management Partnership Water Bank authorized in WA HB 1580 and worked with the WWT for Walla Walla County under a grant from Ecology. AMP staff. Water Bank Feasibility Assessment for the Hood River Watershed; Hood River County, OR. AMP prepared feasibility assessment for water bank to restore instream flow and provide supplemental water supply to fruit tree growers for the Hood River Watershed Group with funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department and Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. AMP staff. Groundwater Mitigation Program In the Verde River Basin; Yavapal County, AZ. AMP provided research, modeling, program design, and implementation support for development of a groundwater mitigation program for Friends of the Verde River, Environmental Defense Fund and The Nature Conservancy with funding from the Walton Family Foundation. AMP staff. 5. Kittitas County's Water Banking Program The project Team has extensive experience and understanding of the County's water banking program, as well as the private banks serving the County. Team members know the history of the Upper Kittitas groundwater rule, the resulting development of private and public water banks, and the County's 2014 settlement with Ecology. This combination of knowledge and experience places the project Team in a unique position to offer both strategic and technical advice that supports new, implementable options for policy planning and development within the County's water banking program. Kittitas County Water Banking Experience Kittitas County Water Bank Management; Kittitas County, WA. Project Manager Erik Borgen actively administered one of the County's original water rights mitigation banks on behalf of a client. This bank directly competed with the County's publicly owned bank In the Yakima mainstem area. As a result, Erik became very familiar with the County's water banking program. He managed and tracked 27 underlying Senior water rights in the state Trust Water Rights Program that provided mitigation for several unique suitability areas in the Upper Yakima Basin. Erik developed good -faith estimates for mitigation inquiries covering these areas including the Yakima mainstem, Teanaway River, Tillman Creek, Swauk Creek, and Big Creek. He executed groundwater mitigation agreements, permit applications, permit assignments, requests for determination of water budget neutrality, declarations of covenant, and groundwater mitigation certificates. Through executing mitigation transactions in the Tillman Creek drainage, Erik has developed experience with creative mitigation options. With every mitigation transaction Erik worked closely with Ecology staff at the Central Regional Office. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI). Yakima Basin Water Transfer Market Assessment; Kittitas County, WA. In addition to administering a private water bank in the County, Erik fed an effort to research and analyze water transactions in the Kittitas County 8 Water Banking Program Support Yakima Basin, with a focus on the upper Yakima and its tributaries in the County. He drafted a technical report for a client, describing market activity of sales and leases of water rights in terms of water volume transacted, frequency, and unit price. His analysis detailed water transfer activity by market sector, including mitigation banking. Through this study, Erik became familiar with the operations and pricing for all private and public water hanks in the region, including the County's bank. Part of Erik's study included an absorption rate analysis for the banks, a key metric to understand the economics of regional water banking. LAI staff Erik Borgen (prior to LAI). References and Commendations Landau Associates References: Gilbert Hintz, Owner Benchmark Farms 29 Road 7 NE Ephrata, WA 98823-9563 Tel: 509-766-6997 gilberthintz@gmail.com Carla Jaeger, Director Cal Taylor, Hydrogeologist/Source Rattlesnake Ditch Association Control Supervisor 1800 Nile Road Naches, WA 98937-8914 Tel: 509-929-2484 cejaeger@msn.com City of Tacoma 326 East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421-1801 Tel: 253-593-7711 ctaylor5@cityoftacoma.org "We've had a chance to review the Water Conservation Plan and it looks fantastic! As with your prior condition submissions, the Plan is thorough and clear. The map of irrigation zones and water resources... is especially helpful."- Anna Hutte1, Certification Manager, Salmon -Safe Inc. "Your service on this project has been outstanding... Craig D. Matson, Capital Planning and Facilities Management, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife AMP Insights References: Gretchen Muller, Senior Associate Cascadia Consulting Tel: 206-449-1115 gretchen@cascadiaconsulting.com Carlie Henneman, Water Conservation Program Associate Director Walker Basin Conservancy Tel: 775-463-9887 ext. 106 carlene,henneman@waikerbasin.org Maxwell Wilson, Sustaining Flows Manager Friends of the Verde River Tel: 602-620-1117 maxwellw@verderiver.org Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to helping Kittitas County find new and pragmatic water solutions to allow continued rural development. Landau Associates 9 Statement of qualifications Appendix A. Resumes of Key Personnel Erik Borgen, J©, MBA ASSOCIare Role: Project Manages' Erik is a leader in the water resources space with over 12 years of experience working with water rights, water transactions, and hydrology on high -impact projects for corporate, nonprofit, foundation, and government agency clients throughout the western United States. He brings a proven ability to lead efforts in strategic planning, valuation, permitting, and due diligence for water rights acquisition, water asset management, and mitigation banking programs. Erik joined Landau Associates in November 2020, bringing a breadth of multi- disciplinary experience. Prior to Landau, he practiced as an attorney with a boutique law firm specializing in water rights, worked as a water rights consultant at two economic consulting firms, and served as a project manager with a non- profit organization that pioneered free market approaches to streamflow restoration. Streamflow Restoration Kittitas County Water Bank Management; Kltiltas County, WA. Managing Expertise Attorney administering one of Washington's oldest water rights mitigation Water Rights Acquisitions & hanks on behalf of client. Managed and tracked 27 underlying senior water Transactions rights in state Trust Water Rights Program. Developed good faith estimates for mitigation inquiries in several suitability areas including Yakima mainstem, mitigation Water Law & Policy River, Tillman Creek, Swauk Creek, and Big Creek. Executed Water Rights Valuation groundwater mitigation agreements, permit applications, permit assignments, MBA, Willamette University requests for determination of water budget neutrality, declarations of covenant, Strategic Planning and groundwater mitigation certificates. Worked closely with Washington State Project management Department of Ecology (Ecology) staff at Central Region Office. Streamflow Restoration Water System Sale; Kittitas County, WA. Attorney providing strategic advice and technical support to client selling a water system that included infrastructure and underlying water rights. Services included working with a Education hydrogeolog€st to update a complex water use model, assigning existing permits to new entity, and applying for new water rights to increase consumptive 3D, Willamette University quantity of the water rights portfolio. Developed a water rights comparable College of Law, 2004 sales analysis to value underlying water rights for teat estate excise MBA, Willamette University tax purposes. Atkinson Graduate School Yakima Basin Water Transfer Market Assessment; Kittitas County, WA. Served of Management, 2004 as project manager in effort to research and analyze water transactions in the AB, Geography, Dartmouth Yakima Basin, with a focus on the Upper Yakima and Its tributaries in Kittitas College, 1996 County. Drafted technical report for client describing market activity of sales and leases of water rights in terms of water volume transacted, frequency, and unit price. Analysis broke down activity by market sector, including mitigation Registration banking. Developed absorption rate analysis for private and public (Kittitas County) water banks. Assessed potential revenue generation strategies Washington State Bar for client. Association: 2005, No. 35896 Teanaway River Water night Transactions; Kittitas County, WA. Served as project manager executing several water rights sales and leases. Conducted all phases of the acquisition process including negotiating deals, drafting and executing purchase and sale agreements, gaining funder approval, closing, conducting beneficial use analyses, and transferring to WA State Trust Water Rights Program. f Kittitas County+,; A Water Banking Program Support Erik Borgen, JD, MBA Prchal & Sons, LLC and Metro Farms, LP Water Rights Sales; Quincy Basin, WA. (Continued) Technical advisor for effort to sell and transfer 4,500 acre-feet of irrigation water rights. Negotiated transactions with municipal water purveyor and with irrigators on behalf of client. Drafted and executed purchase and sale agreements. Drafted change applications to be submitted to Ecology. Work on this project is ongoing. Benchmark Farms Water Rights Application; Grant County, WA. Project to appropriate new, unmitigated water to irrigate 1,600 acres of previous dry land. Drafting application to withdraw 5,600 acre-feet of groundwater annually. Work on this project is ongoing. Central Terminals, LLC Change Application; Grant County, WA. Technical advisor and reviewer for project to acquire and transfer a portion of a state groundwater permit. Reviewed draft report of exam before LAI team presented it to the Grant County Water Conservancy Board. Big Lake Water Rights Acquisition and Mitigation Bank; Big Lake, WA. Project manager performing negotiation and due diligence to acquire municipal water rights on behalf of Ecology. Negotiated, drafted, and executed purchase and sale agreement. Prepared change application, beneficial use analysis, and draft report of examination to transfer acquired water rights into Trust Water Rights Program for purposes of developing a mitigation bank in the Skagit Basln. Developed supply and demand analysis for prospective water bank. Worked closely with Ecology personnel throughout project. Skagit River Basin Water Exchange; Skagit County, WA. Project manager on team assessing the feasibility of a water mitigation bank in Skagit County for client Ecology, through partner Washington Water Trust. Led effort to assess supply and forecast demand for mitigation credits across 43 sub -basins in the 2,700 square mile Skagit River Basin. Worked closely with Ecology to assess alternative mitigation options. Walker Basin Restoration Program; Yerington, NV. Project manager with leadership role in planning, building, and managing a $300 million water rights acquisition program from the ground up. Conducted due diligence, valuation services, and research of regulatory requirements for water rights acquisitions totaling over $75 million. Developed a model integrating hydrology, water law, regulations, and human behavior that measured and evaluated program impact. Successfully negotiated with Walker River Paiute Tribe and Nevada State Engineer on behalf of client. Supported Nevada's first application to permanently transfer water for lnstnearn flow purposes. Nisqually Water Bank Feasibility Analysis; Pierce, Thurston and Lewis Counties, WA. Project manager for effort to assess the feasibility of a water bank in the Nisqually River Basin. Analyzed enabling conditions and developed a supply and demand analysis. Antoine Valley Ranch; Tonasket, WA. Project manager leading due diligence effort for water rights acquisition. Developed technical report assessing the complex water rights history of the ranch and analyzing historical beneficial use. Acquisition of land and water rights were eventually funded under Ecology's Streamflow Restoration Grant Program. Landau Associates j A } Statement of Qualifications Eric F. Weber, LHG Principal Hydrogeologist Expertise Hydrogeology Environmental statistics Groundwater modeling Regulatory compliance Watersupply permitting and development Education MS, Geology, University of Alaska, 1986 BA, Geology, Middlebury College, 1981 Certification Licensed Hydrogeologist, Washington No. 1147 Certified Water Rights Examiner, Washington No. 020 Eric is a hydrogeologist with 32 years of experience on projects throughout the Northwest. His specialties include hydrogeology, groundwater flow and water duality modeling, water resource development, and regulatory compliance. Eric leads Landau Associates' Water Resources practice. Project examples are presented below. Energy Northwest; Richland, WA. Multi -layer numerical model assessment to help characterize suspected cooling water leakage from the Columbia Generating Station nuclear power plant. Seattle Public Utilities Cedar Moraine Project; King County, WA. Multi -layer numerical model assessment to help characterize and quantify seepage loss from SPU's Masonry Pool reservoir. South Yakima Conservation District; Yakima County, WA. Implementation of two-year field study to characterize shallow soil nitrate concentrations based on farming practices. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Projects. Assisted WRFW with six projects throughout the state that included water rights permitting, high capacity well design, pumping tests, well rehabilitation, bid specifications, construction oversight, and stakeholder negotiation. Four Cross Ranch; Ephrata, WA. Assisting rancherAnvestor with developing and permitting irrigation water supply for approximately 1,500 acres of central pivots. Benchmark Farms; Moses lake, WA. Assisting farmer with developing and permitting irrigation water supply for approximately 1,600 acres of tenter pivots. Round Lake Farms; Stratford, WA. Assisted farm with water rights portfolio management, state change application, federal emergency water service contract authorization, and dispute resolution activities associated with illegal upstream diversions. Rattlesnake Ditch Association; Naches, WA. Expert witness associated with third party impacts to ditch integrity causing enhanced conveyance losses. City of Spokane Water Supply Wellfield; Spokane County, WA. Assisting the City with development of the Havana Street site for a capacity of 10.000 gallons per minute. City of Ashland; Jackson County, OR. Design and implementation of two large scale pumping tests to assess aquifer potential for backup municipal water supply. City of Portland Wellhead Protection Ordinance; Multnomah County, OR. Groundwater modeling to support production well delineation for new City ordinance. King County Wafter District 19; Vashon, WA. New groundwater source development and evaluation of long-term well field efficiency for existing groundwater source. Boistfort Valley Water Company; Chehalis, WA. Assisting municipal purveyor with water rights portfolio management. Westside Water Association; Vashon, WA. New groundwater supply source development pursuant to transferring a water right from surface water to groundwater. Kellogg Company; Allyn, WA. Assisting client with water rights compliance issues at its Stretch Island Fruit Company facility. Quincy Data Centers; Grant County, WA. Water supply feasibility analysis for developing water supply source. Assisted with well design and water rights transfer. Two facilities. Wagon Road Coulee Water Right Transfer; Okanogan County, WA. Groundwater model to estimate stream depletion Impacts from well pumping. Miller Land and Timber Company; Thurston County, WA. Water rights and supply development at 2 parcels. Expert witness at Pollution Control Hearings Board appeal. Frenchman Springs Water Rights Transfer; Grant County, WA. Beneficial use and same body of water evaluations, water demand assessment, and new source development. Kittitas County Q j Water Banking Program Support Katherine Ryf, CWRE Principal Expertise Water Rights Water Supply Alternatives Agricultural Practices Water Policy Project Management Liaison between multiple stakeholders Education BS, Environmental Mole: Senior Regulatory/PermittingAdvisor Katherine manages the Quincy office of Landau Associates. Katherine has over 20 years of experience with water rights and water supply solutions. She is highly knowledgeable of Washington and federal water laws, agricultural practices, and real estate acquisition. Prior to Landau Associates, she was a water right analyst for multiple state agencies, including Washington State Department of Ecology, and served as the Board of Directors Vice President and Development Committee Chair for the Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Katherine currently serves on the Grant County Economic Development Council, American Water Resources Association — Washington Chapter Board of Directors, and is a regular participant of the Washington State Department of Ecology Water Resources Advisory and Palouse Basin Aquifer Committees. Port of Quincy, Wastewater Conveyance and Irrigation Basin; Quincy, WA. Feasibility and alternatives analysis for proposed project. Mt. Adams Orchard Company; Kllckltat County, WA. Water right permitting services, including water right extent and validity and beneficial use analysis for orchard expansion. Black Sands, LLC, Grant County, WA. Water rights permitting services, including artificially stored groundwater permit change/transfer application and water rights brokerage in Grant County. Change application performed through a Washington State Department of Ecology Streamlined Cost Reimbursement Contract. Skone and Connors; Grant County, WA. Permitting and compliance services for Soap Lake and Frenchman Hills projects, including water supply portfolio management and water solutions for multiple properties In the Columbia Basin. Monument Hill; Grant County, WA. Water Supply Services, including complex water right change/transfer application shepherded through to a successful approval. Two previous attempts were denied, having been unsuccessfully appealed through the Pollution Control Hearings Board. Biology, Eastern Project Badger Water Rights, Flera Comox Partners; multiple counties, WA. Water Supply Washington university, Portfolio Due Diligence Assessment and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for 2005 properties spanning Grant, Kittitas, and Douglas counties. Wildlife Program, Lands Division, Real Estate Services Section, State of Washington Registration Department of Fish and Wildiife, 2015-2017. Served as the statewide expert In administering water rights forthe agency's more than 900,000 acres of land to conserve Certified Water Right habitat far fish and wildlife, and fish and wildlife related recreation. Oversaw the agency's Examiner: 2018/ efforts to secure water supplies for the operation of many of these lands and all of the Washington, No. 0044 hatchery facilities. Quincy Groundwater Sub -Area, Washington State Department of Ecology, 2000-2015. Served as a regional senior water right analyst and permit manager for the Water Resources Program, responsible for compliance with water right policies and regulations, and Washington Water law and Federal Reclamation law, Ensured consistency of processes and strategic development of integrated water resources management plans in the Quincy Groundwater Subarea, Esquatzel Coulee, Lower Crab, and Grand Coulee watersheds of eastern Washington. Landau Associates OA Statement of Qualifications Kelsey Vlach, GIT Project GIT Expertise Hydro -geotechnical and groundwater -surface water assessments Water consumptive use studies Water right extent and validity review Role: Technical Support Kelsey Mach is a Project Geologist -in -Training (GIT) with 4 years of professional experience. Kelsey provides technical support and manages projects involving water supply and water rights permitting for agricultural clients with small to large-scale operations, industrial clients, and municipal water clients with Group A and Group B water system plans. She has completed extent and validity assessments for complex water rights, assisted in management and compliance for water rights portfolios, developed water right mitigation plans involving consumptive use calculations, and performed groundwater modelling and hydrogeologic studies throughout the state of Washington. Kelsey has successfully led mapping efforts for several water rights projects, producing graphics and online mapping applications that aided in effective understanding and communication of overlapping and complex water rights and water use. Through her prior experience at the U.S. Geological Survey National Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project office, Kelsey also brings a unique skillset in utilizing drones and drone data as innovative solutions for project needs. Kelsey works in Landau Associates' Tacoma office. AAA Ready Mix; Wenatchee, WA. Applied for a new water right on behalf of an Industrial water user proposing to use Lake Roosevelt Water Bank re#eases as mitigation. Completed a consumptive use evaluation, Including a hydrogeological assessment, to compare tree fruit irrigation and industrial consumptive use. Additionally, submitted a defacto change on existing water right through the Chelan County Water Conservancy Board. Klttitas County OA Water Banking Program Support Desert Hills Homeowners Association; Grant County, WA. Submitted change (Nater right transfer applications through Washington State Department of Ecology's streamlined cost and change support reimbursement program and performed water rights compliance for a Group 8 water Project administration system. Calculated projected water demand for proposed development. Fugachee Orchards; Okanogan County, WA. Aided in drafting a successful Certified Water Rights Examiner proof examination involving a complex water use history, Education avoiding the potential abandonment of 70 acres of water. Submitted a water right MS, Geological change application and Report of Examination on behalf of client at the Okanogan Sciences, University of County Water Conservancy Board. Texas at El Paso, 2017 Prchal & Sons, LLC; Grant County, WA. Assisted with water rights compliance. Certificate, Geospatial Performed water right brokering through facilitation of purchase and sale Information Science agreements. Prepared change/transfer applications and Reports of Examination, and Technology, submitted through the Grant County Water Conservancy Board. Completed University of Texas at EI consumptive use analysis to support change from irrigation to municipal use. Paso, 2017 Central Terminals LLC; Grant County, WA. Successfully completed a water right BS, Geology, Kutztown change through the Grant County Conservancy Board, which required coordination University of between multiple stakeholders and drafting of a Report of Examination involving a Pennsylvania, 2015 detailed extent and validity assessment using aerial Imagery, power meter records, and crop water demand calculations. Bolstfort Water Company; Boistfort, WA. Provided water right acquisition support. Certification Led mapping efforts and coordinated with the Lewis County Water Conservancy Federal Aviation Board, water right holders, and the client to complete both Initial assessments of Administration -licensed water rights and in-depth due diligence assessments to aid in successful change UA5 Remote Pilot, 2020 applications and Reports of Examination for water rights being acquired by Boistfort Water Company for municipal use. Klttitas County OA Water Banking Program Support ann�P Insights Areas of Expertise: Water Law and Policy Water Rights Transactions Water Markets Water Resources Management Watershed Restoration Groundwater Mitigation Program Development Education M.S., with distinction Northern Arizona University, 2005. Environmental Science and Policy B.A., Whitman College, 2001. Major: Biology- Environmental Studies Amanda Cronin, M.S. Partner State�t of Qualifications Amanda is a Partner at AMP Insights, a consulting firm working with clients on some of the most vexing water and natural resources management issues in unique and creative ways. Amanda has fifteen years of experience working on water rights transactions, groundwater mitigation for permit exempt wells, water banking, water resource management and watershed restoration throughout Washington State and the western United States. Experience: Amanda's recent portfolio includes: Partner, AMP Insights 2019- - Facilitation and technical support for the Walla Walla Water 2050 Present Strategic Plan (WA). Manager, AMP Insights 2017- - Developing a voluntary groundwater mitigation program in the Verde 2019 River (Arizona). - Prmiding strategic guidance on flow enhancement to d-te Arizona Senior Consultant, Ecosystem Land and Water Trust (Arizona). Economics LLC, 2013-2016 - Developing an agricultural water bank in the Snoqualmie Valley (Washington). Project Manager, Washington Water Trust, 2006-2017 _ Providing technical advice related to water rights and water supply for agriculture to the PCC Fwn&nd Trust (Washington). Watersheds Program - Doping an (Environmental Water Transaction Network for the Coordinator, Palouse Clearwater Nature Conservancy (California). Environmental Institute, 2003- - Implementation of acluifer recharge projects and water transactions in 2004 the Dungeness Basin (Washington). Restoration Biologist, - Water transactions conservation strategy for Fort Huachuca in the Palouse Palouse Clearwater Upper San Pedro Watershed (Arizona). Environmental Institute, 2002- Ins Assessment of cultural water is for - � i'Sl' I{itrg County (Washington). 2003 Amanda joined AMP after managing a watershed program with a staff of four Contact: for the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute in Idaho, and over a decade AMP Insights of managing streamflow restoration and groundwater mitigation projects at 115 NW Oregon Ave, Ste 10 Washington Water TrusL At Washington Water Trust Amanda negotiated Bend, OR 97703 flow restoration transactions m the Walla Walla Basin and implemented the 206.992.8542 State's first groundwater mitigation in the Basin. Amanda also led the amanda m Iasi hts.com development of a closely watched water resource strategy for the Dungeness River, culminating in the formation of the Dungeness Water Exchange. The Dungeness Water Exchange which addresses both the need for flow restoration a+AMP�nslghts and groundwater mitigation is viewed as a model for water resource management in Washington State and across the West. Landau Associates ( A) Statement of qualifications AMS P Insights Areas of Expertise: Water Law and Policy Comparative Law and Policy Water Rights Transactions Water Markets Water Resources Management Federal Environmental/Natural Resources Law and Policy Program Development Education: JD, Lewis and Clark Law School, 2006, Natural Resources Certificate B.A., The Colorado College, Cum Laude, 2002. Major: Environmental Biology Fellowship, International Center for Excellence in Water Resources Management, Ade(aide, South Australia, 2010 Experience: Partner, AMP Insights 2016 - Present Senior Associate, Ecosystem Economics LLC, 20142016 Flow Restoration Director, The Freshwater Trust, 2011-2013 Project Manager, The Freshwater Trust, 2009-2011 Project Manager, The Oregon Water Trust, 2006-2409 Project Fellow, The Oregon Water Trust, 2004-2006 Membership: Oregon State Bar, �2006-Present (currently inactive status) Contact: AMP Insights 115 NW Oregon Ave, Ste 20 Bend, OR 97703 503.250.29.36 david@ampinsights, cam @AMP -insights David Pilz, J.D. Partner, Managing Director Statement of Qualifications David is Managing Director at AMP Insights, a consulting firm working with clients on some of the most vexing water and natural resources management issues in unique and creative ways. David grew up working on a cattle ranch in Northern Colorado and has fifteen years of experience in water rights transactions, water transaction program development and management, and water law and policy issues throughout the western U.S. David's recent portfolio includes: Developing a water market strategy and design for a multi - benefit water market on the Deschutes River (Oregon). Developing a market administration firanienv cork for a stormwater trading program in the Chicago area (Illinois). Analyzing the effectiveness of environmental water transactions across the state of Oregon for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (Oregon). Ari evaluation of economic impacts of proposed activities under the Colorado Water Plan on key economic sectors (Colorado). Conducting a feasibility study for developing a water bank in the Hood River watershed (Oregon). - )✓valuating water trade and transfer options for water management in central Arizona (Aria na). - Developing a voluntary groundwater mitigation program in the Verde River (Ari7.ona). - Developing an agricultural water bank in the Snoqualmie Valley (Washington). Water transactions conservation strategy for' Poit Huachuca in the Upper San Pedro Watershed (Arizona). David carne to AMP after directing the instrearn flow restoration program for three years at The Freshwater 1 rust (formerly the Oregon Water Trust), an Oregon non-profit river restoration group. The Freshwater Trust's flow restoration program implennents cooperative, market-based projects with water right owners across Oregon. Before taking over management of the program, lie was a fellow and a project manager at the organization for seven years, developing numerous successful water transactions with private landowners. Kittitas County 0 Water Banking Program Support Edmonds 1302nd Avenue South Edmonds, WA 98020 (425)778-0907 j8W) 552-5957 Fax (425) 778-6409 Seattle 1215 Fourth Avenue Suite 1215 Seattle, WA 98161 (206) 631-8680 Fax(206)631-8697 Tacoma 2107 South G Street Tacoma, WA 98402 (253)926-2493 Fax (253) 925-2531 Olympia 955 Malin Lane SW Suite B Tumwater, WA 98501 {360) 791-3178 Quincy PO Box 37 Quincy, WA 98848 (800) 552-5957 Spokane 10 North Post Street Suite 218 Spokane, WA 99201 (509)327-9737 Fax (SW) 327-9691 Portland 1500 SW 1st Avenue Suite 1015 Portland, OR 97201 (503) 542-1080 Fax(503)542-1081 Y4ww.landauinc.com KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMINUSSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Public Works Fees Update ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Schedule a Public Hearing LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff prepare a public hearing regarding staff s proposed permit fee schedule for 2022. BRIEFING SUMMARY: Q Public Works (PW) has not updated permit fees since 2017 (Resolution 2017- 064). P Staff has been working on a revised fee proposal for the past several months. IP The proposed fee schedule reduces the amount of individual fees for land use permits setting a base fee and then tracking hourly costs. it The proposed schedule allows for more accurate cost recovery and provides better equity for permittees. BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) last updated PW fees in 2017. Using a consultant fee model, the Board directed PW achieve full cost recovery for all permit activity. Upon completion, the Board arbitrarily set many fees at 25 percent cost recovery, directing monitoring and adjustment of fees as data directed. The vast number of individual fees is driven by Community Development Services' land use permitting process. PW conducted a comprehensive permit review in the last quarter of 2020 and determined staff was poorly tracking time spent on the various permits. Significant lack of time tracking per land use permit was noted by accounting staff. Interviews with permitting staff confirms that tracking individual time invested issuing land use permits is cumbersome and not being done consistently amongst PW permitting staff. DISCUSSION: PW business practices have evolved since 2017 identifying the need for a handful of additional permitting processes, notably the increasing need for private road inspections and the increased amount of engineering plan review. The revised fee proposal sets standard minimums for most land use permits (using the consultant model to develop a Page 1 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 blended hourly rate) and then bills monthly for actual staff time as recorded in PW's permit tracking software (Smart Gov). FISCAL IMPACTS: The revised fee proposal moves PW closer to actual cost recovery supporting the permitting process. The move to hourly rate billing is expected to result in some amount of under collected fees. Some permittees may elect to not pay a final PW invoices if they have already received the desired land use permit from CDS. PW Finance Manager Remeto and I forecast uncollected at twenty percent (20 %) and the resulting fee revenue from the revised schedule exceeds current collections. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: PW Revised Fee Proposal for third quarter 2021. Page 2 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: PW REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THIRD QUARTER 2021 Page 3 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 Kittitas County Public Works 2021 Proposed Fee Schedule Road: 50000 97200 970-00 Fees for Planning Services Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee I Access Permit 270.00 85050 43700 Address Permit w/plate 100.00 183.00 183.00 Budding Move Permit 80000 91125 900-00 Conditional Use Permit 1,140.00 1,215.00 1,140.00 Franchise Fee (6his included, billed monthly far cost exceeding 6 his) 2,61500 i,613-52 1,61500 Haul Route Permit (3 hrs Included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 3 hrs) 750.00 729.00 750.00 Land Use Permit (5 hrs included, billed monthly for cast exceeding 5 hrs) various various 1,215AD Lot Consolidation 150.00 588.06 586.00 On System County Road Establishment 3,770 DO 4,009 50 3,770 00 Over Welght/Super load 750.00 729.00 750.00 Preliminary Site Analysis/meeting 110 DO 220-00 220-00 Private Bridge/Road Inspection (8hrs included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 8 hrs) 2,860.00 1,944.00 1,944.00 Private Road Name Establishment 400 00 75330 750.00 Road Standard Variance 1,000.00 1,074.06 1,075.00 Road Standard Va lance Appeal I,S80.00 1,94400 1,94400 Road Vacate 4,205.00 3,888.00 3,888.00 Road Closure Requests 97200 972 DO Right of Way 475.00 850.50 850.00 Sepa (2 hrs included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 2 hrs) 250-00 952-55 95000 Road Sign Review 364.50 243.00 Transportation Concurrency (12hrs included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 12 hrs) 3,69000 various 3,690.00 Vehicle Towing - 972.00 972.00 Road: Sales: Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee Road Atlas 30-00 3000 Address Plate 50.00 192.OD 61.00 Flood.Corwol: Sales: Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee Flood Plain Management Permit (4hrs included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 4 hrs) 50000 97200 970-00 CLOMR Permit (8 hrs included, billed monthly for cost exceeding 8 hrs) 2,000.00 1,944,00 1,940.00 Flood development Permit (Piopane Tank, Solar Panels, Other) 5500 26100 12000 Shoreline Permit 550.00 552.00 550.00 Water Resource: Mitigation and Metering Program Fees Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee Water Mitigation Package A 3,89500 3189500 Water Mitigation Package B 4,810.00 4,810.00 Water Mitigation Package C (Cisterns) 2,78000 2,78000 Water Metering Annual Fee 180.00 180.00 Meter Inspection fee (Non -County water) 370-00 37000 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Revised Job Description for the Traffic Foreman ACTION REQUESTED: Accept Proposed Changes and Authorize Personnel Action Form for new Compensation LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Authorize a pay increase for the Traffic Foreman/Sr. Bridge Insp. BRIEFING SUMMARY: Public Works (PW) desire adjusting Our Traffic Foreman JD. The Foreman has been serving as lead bridge inspector on short spans since January 2019. BACKGROUND: Since 2019, the PW Traffic Foreman has been conducting bridge inspections under direct supervision of a licensed Washington State Department of Transportation Federal Bridge Inspector. PW is now prepared to formally recognize the Traffic Foreman as a County bridge inspector. DISCUSSION: The PW Traffic Foreman has been inspecting County bridges under supervision of KPFF Bridge Inspectors since January 2019. Our Foreman has been entering bridge inspection data into the State's bridge inspection database for the past year. Recently, KPFF informed me that consistently the data is being accepted by the Washington State Department of Transportation without errors. PW desires formalizing the skills acquired by our Traffic Foreman as a bridge inspector into his existing job description. Over the past two years, PW has saved the expense of having a second consultant on bridge inspections owing to the participation of our Traffic Foreman. We have been compensating for the additional duties using the "out of class" pay provision incorporated into County personnel policies. PW desires formalizing the temporary five percent increase into full compensation for the added duties of lead bridge inspector for PW. FISCAL IMPACTS: No financial impact from amending the Traffic Foreman JD. The five percent salary increase in the Traffic Foreman is budgeted for 2021 in the Road Maintenance budget. Page 1 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Traffic Foreman JD (redline) Page 2 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: TRAFFIC FOREMAN JD REDLINE Page 3 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 Job Description Kittitas County, Washington TITLE: TRAFFIC CONTROL BRIDGE INSP�"�,'.; �iQ��^r,��',NzSP€�T-0R ALT. TITLE TRAFFIC FOREMAN/SENIOR BRIDGE INSPECTORTl3D 0 REVIEWED N „�„ r9:64/2/2021 NIODIFIED:GR64TED' REPORTS TO: COUNTY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS JOB SUMMARY: Tia TT f0 id T­ffic Gon Foreman responsibilities include:- o(-versee installation and maintenance of all County traffic signs, work zone signing, pavement markings and signals; manage and performs routine and complex technical engineering related to mandated signing requirements and ensure technical competence and compliance with all current local, state and federal standards, codes and criteria; and is responsible for the supervision of all traffic technicians and laborers assigned to traffic duties. Act! RE Senior Bridee Inspector (SBI) responsibilities: Ylnspects all NBI and non NBI bridges in the County collecting inspection data and entering the data into the State's Bridge Inventory software program. T4—_-SR�Leads all non-NBI bridge inspections as serves as "Number Two" inspector for all NBI bridges. T4e-&l34 wWrites repair orders and oversees repair operations of County bridges. Must maintain courteous and cooperative working relationships with department and other County personnel, outside agencies, and the general public. ,, aW The Tra ffiG r^„+...,' FoFew, .+ Wworks under the guidance of IL-ocal sState/frederal regulations, and must abide by all County/Department policiesZ-afW-procedures. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervises 0 -E -Traffic Technicians, Laborers, and other c"9�'�e-personnel as assigned. CATEGORY: Full Time OCCUPATION CODE 4404 UNION AFFILIATION: None HOURS/WEEK: 40 #mss FLSA STATUS: Non -Exempt DRS ELIGIBLITY: PERS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Responsible for supervising all aspects of the sign shop, as follows: o Plans, prioritizes and assign duties to sign shop personnel. o Authorizes leave requests and scheduling of personnel. o Conducts annual performance evaluations, provide training/coaching, and make recommendations for disciplinary actions including termination. o Track, analyze and replace sign shop expendables as needed. o Responsible for budgeting, tracking and managing shop operations and sign installation costs. o Responsible for all paperwork related to sign shop operations. o Manages the County's retro -reflectivity program. o SupeNises Super,a Manage emergency call -outs for service. • Installation of new traffic signing. • Replace/re-erect principle traffic signing. • PFeparatien Prepare and manage staff" work schedules. Traffic Goiwal- Fore man SR Bridge Insp— Public Works Page 1 • Safe operation of the sign -making machine; use all PPE as required. • Set and retrieve traffic count equipment. • Oversee+te-nf the County's traffic pavement markings. • Maintain data for sign location, condition, reflectivity, and inspections. Update records manually or with computer system as directed. • Conducts monthly inventories of all stock signs and poles and report discrepancies. • Oversees the inspection of all signs on a 3 -year cycle. Supervises the repair and replacement of signs as required. • Supervises road striping contract operations. • Exercises skill and judgment in dealing with the public. • Serves as Lead Bridge Inspector for all non -N131 bride inspections and as second inspector for all NBI bridges. • Enters bridge inspection data into the State's bridge inspection inventory database software. • Writes bride repair orders and oversees said repairs. This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional department- related duties may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED_ • Five (5) years of F^'a�+WGFk experience in construction, traffic control, road maintenance or related field. • j-EwEequivalent combination of education andL experience may be considered in lieu of the qualification listed above. • Experience working independently • Valid Washington State Driver's License WITH a Class A CDL endorsement or ability to obtain endorsement within one 1 year of hire. s Current Washington State Flay gr's Card, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. * Certification as a Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Inspector, oras otherwise accepted to conduct Counbridge inspections at the direction of the County Road Enginpertor ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire. • A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified candidates. Candidates may net qualify if they have M.1S_d_eR;e@RQ_F OF fe'19AY Charges 9F rvenvietiens. onvictions you 49m empleymeRtmay preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstance Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Thorough knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. • Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to traffic signing, safety and traffic control. Ability to prepare, organize and maintain field and office data, reports and systems •—Aability to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, County Officials and the general public. • Ability to perform all supervisory duties and lead by example. • Intermediate computer skills: itncluding the ability to accurately enter data into state managed database systems, and the ability to quickly learn other programs specific to the position/department. • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. _Effective interpersonal and problem -solving skills. Ability to exercise good "uciement when acting independently. Traffic I Foreman SR Bridge Insp —Public Works Page 2 . _ _ ,.: -Cu PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • GRe (!)Iwo 2 or more years of supervisory experience. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is mostly performed ip outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to inclement weather including temperature extremes and windy/dusty conditions. There is occasional exposure to moving mechanical partsj tempeF. WFe e4Femes, • ind, dust, a et/humid conditions; and vibration. The noise level is usually loud in the field and moderately quiet in the office. Must be physically capable of moving about construction sites, traversing a variety of surfaces including those that are slippery or rugged, and entering/exiting a variety of equipment. ai4d-Must be able to sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, grasp with hands, and reach with arms and legs to operate equipment. Must have ability to push, pull, eeea-&'*oa4y-lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more with assistance. Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing and speech are required to communicate clearly in person as well as over the phone and/or radio. PPE must be worn when required for employee safety and safety rules/regulations must be adhered to at all times. TL...work sehed le is geReFelly ,,,.,;Rtai ed Work is typically performed during normal office hours;; howeverbiA variations including evening and weekend work may beans required. Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality are required. Extensive travel within the county is required, including remote locations. Must be able to safety operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather and aWevels of light, and must be available to respond to after hour requests for emergency sign repairs/re-installation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PREPARED & REVIEWED BY: Must be completed with all revisions of the job description. A copy will be returned to supervisor. Supervisor Name & Title Date HR Representative Name & Title Date EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand the job duties and responsibilities contained within this position description and as described by the immediate supervisor. Employee Name Hate Traffic GOMF9i-Foreman/SR Bridt,e Insp — Public Works Page 3 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMNHSSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Title VI Update ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Enabling Legislation LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare enabling legislation. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Public Works (PW) is required to certify compliance with Federal non- discrimination reporting to the Federal Highway Administration for all federal grants received. • PW last reported for Fiscal Year 2017. • PW desires reporting for 2018, 2019 and 2020. • No audit has been requested by Local Programs. • The ramifications of catching up our reporting obligations is unknown. BACKGROUND: PW last reported on Title VI actions for fiscal year 2017. An annual report is required when federal money is used on Road Fund projects or when the Chief Administrative Officer changes at the County. PW presumes a change in Board Chair triggers the reporting requirement. Either federal grant money was utilized, or we had a change in County Commission Chair during 2018, 2019 and 2020. PW did not produce the required Title VI reporting. DISCUSSION: Producing enabling legislation will address the missing reports for 2018, 2019 — 2020 is now one month late. The Non -Discrimination Agreement (NDA) contains significant elements that remain unchanged since our last filing in February 2018. The NDA is being added to the list of year end close out documents that will be managed by the County Engineer as supported by the Finance Division of PW. FISCAL IMPACTS: Unknown. Sanctions or monetary impacts may be the consequence of non -reporting. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Resolution 2018-021 Page 1 of 2 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: RESOLUTION 2015-021 Page 2 of 2 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITT-1 ITAS STATE OF WASRIN GTON RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -.( _t TO APPROVE THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE NON-DISCRIIVIINATI N AGREEMENT BETWEEN K!TTITAS COUNTY ANTI) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND THE TITLE VI ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT UPI"ATF REPORT FOR 2017 WHEREAS: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that any local agency that receives any federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal assistance extended by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) enter into a Non -Discrimination Agreement (NDA) with WSDOT; and WHEREAS: The FHWA requires a new NDA be submitted if the chief executive officer has changed since the last NDA or update report; and WHEREAS: WSDOT requires an updated Title VI Annual Accomplishment Update Report because Kittitas County received federal funds during the 2017 reporting period; and NOW, THE, RE; ORE BE =i RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the best interest of the public, does hereby approve the Chair's signature on the attached Nondiscrimination Agreement between Kittitas County and Washington State Department of Transportation and the Title V1 Annual Accomplishment Update Report for 2017. DATED on this 6th day of February, 2018, at Ellensburg, Washington. ✓ it k of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik of lthe Board- Mandy Buchholz BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTtTASTCOUNTY, WASHINGTON pbk-Tl3:�icA� 4''��t:TlTrr: Non -Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 100,000 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) i3eciias.ent; Kittitas Co_ UM csra Plod February It 2017 to JangM J1. 2 As stipulated in this agency's Title VI Program Non -Discrimination Agreement, WSDOT's approval letter to that agreement, and WSDOT's Highways and Local Programs Local Agency Guidelines Manual (Chapter 28), the annual accomplishment and update report for the reporting period reflected above is hereby submitted. Current Chief Executive Officer - Name: Laura Osiadacz Title: Chairman of the Board, Kittitas gunty.B r of Gomrnis5iorters Planning or Public Works Director: Name: Mark Caok Title: Public Works. Director Title VI Coordinator: Name: G. Lucas _Huck, PE Title: Count EEngineer SUBMITTED by - Signature Laura Osiadacz Typed / Printed Name �- - - airman gf tits ar. ; iCit is tf� fl 'rai 7 tt rs Title Date .... 1 Non -Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 100,ODO 1. Report any changes in the organizational structure since the last reporting period. (Example: New Title VI Coordinator, new planning or public works directors, etc.) a. Report should identify the changes in the racial/gender composition of those persons involved in the transportation decision making, including planning and advisor staff. The position responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities has changed and will be managed by the County Engineer, G. Lucas Huck, PE. Important transportation project decisions are being made by: Mark Cook, Public Works Director, Native American, USA birthplace G. Lucas Buck, PE, County Engineer, White, USA birthplace Sara Folk, Construction Manager, White, USA birthplace Justin Turnbull County Surveyor, White, Canada birthplace The most current Public Works organization chart is presented in Attachment A. The County Engineer, who has Title VI Coordinator responsibilities, has direct access to the chief executive officer, who is the Chair of the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners. 2. Using the most current data available (through Census or Washington State office of Financial Management), describe the demographics within your jurisdiction. The United States Census Bureau data indicates the following demographics for Washington State and Kittitas County: Kittitas County; VhwAlr%to t Pegple Quick Facts — 20.16 estimate 1 AIAN: American Indian and Alaska Native, 2 API: Asian and Pacific Islander. 2 Two or More Total White Black AIAN' APIZ Races Washington 7,405,743 5,757,791 293,984 136,237 602,309 329,836 % of total .pqp. 80-0% 4.1% 1.9% 0.8% 4.6% 538 Kittitas 44,866 41,142 538 633 41129 i:481 1 AIAN: American Indian and Alaska Native, 2 API: Asian and Pacific Islander. 2 Non -Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 100,000 °/n Of total pop. 81.7% 1.2% 1-3% 0.2% 3.3% a. Describe any required Title VI activities and/or studies conducted that provided data relative to minority persons, neighborhoods, income levels, physical environment, and travel habits. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) level and pavement condition is estimated for all county roads every other year at a minimum and used to prioritize future transportation improvements. b. How was the information utilized or Title VI provisions and needs applied in each study or activity? The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) level and pavement condition is used annually to prioritize future transportation improvements. All county roads are included in this analysis, considering all population groups — including minority, women, low- income, and limited English proficiency population groups equally. Title VI provisions will be met through any contracts associated with this activity. 3. list any Public outreach activities during the reporting period such as, public announcements and/or communications for meetings, hearings, project notices. Include the following: a. How were special language needs assessed? List the special language needs assessments conducted. All public meeting agendas, minutes, public announcements, project notices, and other materials related to public outreach are posted on the County's website and can be translated into 43 different languages by using the Bing translate option when you right click the page. b. What outreach efforts did you utilize to ensure that minority, women, low-income, and LEP population groups were provided equal opportunity to participate in those outreach activities. (Examples: provided materials in other languages, met with local social service agencies, advertised in a minority publication). The County's webpages and all documents on the County's website can be translated into 43 different languages by using the Bing translate option when you right click the page. There are only two local newspapers in Kittitas County. Kittitas County advertises its open houses and public meetings in both of these two newspapers. in 2017, outreach activities included: 3 Non -Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 140,000 I. Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Open Houses and public hearings. n Kittitas County 2017 Transportation Plan Open Houses. u Naneum, Wilson and Cherry Creek Assessment public meeting • GMA Shoreline Master Program public meetings. r Lodge Creek Culvert Replacement public meeting All open houses and public meetings are held in accessible locations. All population groups -- including minority, women, low-income, and limited English proficiency population groups are encouraged to participate. Open houses and public meetings are held in both Upper County and Lower County, or the neighborhood where the project is taking place to encourage all population groups to participate, including minority, women, low-income, and limited English proficiency population groups. Holding the open houses in several locations makes it easier for persons who could not afford to drive long distances participate or who have limited schedules. Advertisements requesting qualifications for contractual services include the following statements: "Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged business enterprise CONSULTANT firms to respond." "The Recipient, in accordance with Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award." Bid documents include Title VI requirements, indicating that the County provides equal opportunity for all population groups — including minority, women, low- income, and limited English proficiency population groups to participate. The specific wording Kittitas County uses is from WSDOT's Local Agency Manual and WSDOT's General Special Provisions (GSPs). c. List the special language services provided — note the professional language service provided including the name of the service, date provided, number of persons served, and any other relevant Information. 4 Non -Discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 100,000 No special language services were requested for these activities. d. List any costs Incurred for translations and interpreters for each activity. No translators or interpreters were requested for each of these activities. 4. List all the transportation related contracts (Federal and others) that were executed during the reporting period. (Please include construction, consultant agreements for planning, design, engineering, environmental, research, maintenance, etc.) a. Include dollar value of each Exhibit A b. Other than advertising in your local legal publication, what outreach was made to DMWBE forms that a contracting opportunity existed within your agency? In addition to advertising in the local legal publication the Ellensburg Daiiy Record, projects are typically advertised in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce and the Northern Tribune, depending on the complexity and type of services needed for the project. Advertising is the only method of outreach to all persons and firms. c. Identify the DMWBE contracts that were awarded and their dollar amount. . - Contract �---------• .�._._:...�.... . ,�. �.:. _,.. �.....—.�.,.�. I _ I DMWBE Firm Name Amount Project Name I f F a _ .—......—ice ..._..�—... y — _.-....._..+...+......_,....�....... . d. Is there a Title VI Non -Discrimination statement included in all contracts and public notices? Yes. e. How did your organization ensure that minority, women, and disadvantaged firms were provided equal opportunity to participate in the contracting arena? All advertising for contractual services include the following statements: "Kittitas County encourages disadvantaged business enterprise CONSULTANT firms to respond." 5 Non-discrimination Agreement Annual Report Population Under 180,000 "The Recipient, in accordance with Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 20OOd-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award." All bid advertisements include the required Title VI language as provided for in WSDOT's General Special Provisions (GSPs). 5. Summarize any transportation projects that identify potential impacts to minority and/or low income Environmental Justice (EJ) populations (i.e., impacts such as displacements, increased noise, bisecting neighborhoods, et al). Note the following: a. How Impacts were minimized/mitigated. There were no transportation projects that impacted Environmental Justice populations with displacements, increased noise, bisecting neighborhoods or other similar impacts. b. Also include a statement, if applicable, on projects that specifically benefit community cohesion such as: adding sidewalks, Improving access to properties that improve access for EJ populations. 6. If Right of Way has been acquired for a transportation project. Please describe: c. No Right of Way was acquired for transportation projects during 2017. 7. List and describe any Title VI related complaints, as a result of transportation activities and projects. include: No Title VI related complaints were recorded in 2017. � «i§ 2e£} � E |©■&�§!� � £ 7 ■ | @ *.... ... �■� a§�< �§•( $!$ r- EX MgBIT A Transportation Related Contracts i ConsuhantAgreementfor Prof.Geotechnical' Northwest Hydraulic Consultants less than $50,000 per task order 2/712017 RES #2017-029 and Material Testing Services Contract less than $50,000 per task order Consultant Agreement for Prof.Geotechnical and Material Testing Services Contract Watershed Science &Engineering 2/7/2017 RES #2017-029 2/7/2017 RES#2017-M Consultant Agreement for Prof.Hydraulics Baer Testing less than $50,000 per task order and Hydrology Services Contract ;Consultant Agreement for Prof.Hyd raulics Intermountain Materials Testing less than $50,000 per task order 2/7/2017 RES #2017-030 and Hydrology Services Contract Consultant Agreement for Prof.Civil, i Structural and Construction (Engineering OFF less than $50,000 per task order 2/7/2017 RES #2017-033 Services Contract r Consultant Agreement for Prof.Clvil, tructural and Construction Engineering KPG less than $50,000 per task order 2/7/2017 RES #2017-033 ervioes Contract onsultant Agreement for Proi.[ivii, tructural and Construction Engineering (Jacobs Engineering Firm less than $50,000 per task order 2/7/2017 RES #11317-033 ervice,q Contrart onsultant Agreement for Praf.Envrro, rchaeologicaI and Planning Services Jacobs Engineering Firm less than $50,000 per task order 2/7/2017 RES #2017-035 ontract phalt Material for 2017 -Granite Construction Company 315,187.20 3/7/2017 RE5#2017-042 sphalt Material for 2017 Interstate Concrete and Asphalt $322,056.00 3/7/2017 RES #2017-042 iquid Asphalt Material for 2017 schedule A Western States Asphalt $1,887,570.00 3/7/2017 RES $2017-043 Liquid Asphalt Material for 2017 Schedule B Albino Asphalt $2,053,886.50 3/7/2017 RES #2017-043 Crack Sealant Material for 2017 Special Asphalt Products $1B4O15.30 3/7[2017 RES #2017-044 Maintenance Rock Material for 2017 Ellensburg Cement Products $356,778 vendor loaded 3/7/2017 RES #2027-045 Schedule A (Kittitas County) $342,306 County. loaded I. Ellensburg Cement Products $276,399.00 3/7/2017 i RES #2017-045 Maintenance Rock Materiel for 2017 Schedule B tKlttita; CountMi r Maintenance Rock Material for 2017 Ellensburg Cement Products $368,199.00 3/71201.7 RES $2017-045 Schedule C {Kittitas County? Maintenance Rock Material for 2017 _ Granite Construction Company $757,080 vendor loaded 3/7/21317 S #2 RES #2017-045 � Schedule A Yakima _ _ Construction Company $693,090 County loaded _ Maintenance hack Matenal frrr 2017 ' - ;Granite $41,040.00 $17/2017 RES #21317-045 Schedule B. (Yakima) Maintenance Rack Material for 2017 l (Granite Construction Company $38,880.00 31712017 RES #2017-045 hedule C Yakima ! Weed Spray Material for 2017 Helena Chemical Company $119,902.96 3/7/2017 RES #2017-046 Manufacture and Supply of Aggregate for BltuminiousSurface Treat mentfor I �Ellensburg cement Products $484,110-00 4110/2017 RES#2017-070 calendaryear 2017 Annual Paint Stripe Program -strlpente $233,936.10 5/22/2017 = RES #2017-093 Fencing Projects located at Bowers Field Ellensburg Fence Co. $52,404.00 7/18/2017 RES #2017-11A intersection Hunzinger Road Safety Impr. Project Petersen Brothers Inc : $407,826.597/24/2017 -NDN... .,.,. ..r..,.�.,.W.�.�.,.:.�.. RES #2017-116 Designand fabrication of Steel Maduiar Big R Bridge .,«»,,..�..,�..._..-.. $147,678.53 7/24/2017 'RES #2017-131 �_ .._.... N .� ...� aneurn Road Bridge Replacement $ RAZZConst ru.ction $755,461,75 .8115/2017 RES #2017-137 Washout Re it RES #2017-142 North Fork Teanaway Road Bridge #162133 Petersen Brothers Inc 1$114,937.89 8/28/2017 Snow and. Ice Products for 2018 11/21]2017 RES #2017-179 $2.5197 unleaded $2.7213 mid IA1 Petroleum and Lubricant Products for 2018 leaded $2.6822 premleaded $2.9227 Petroleum 1/16/2018 RES #2018-012 Schedule A Ethanal tree $2.7213 Ethanol free mid $2.4427 Diesel I. Petroleum and Lubricant Products for 2018 Amerifuel $2.3939 un leaded $2.6338 mid leaded 16/2018 RES #2018-012 Schedule 6 $1.2883 Diesel Petroleum and Lubricant Products for 2018 s Al Petroleum $24,742.05 1/16/2018 RES 42018-012 ; Schedule C 10/17/2017 RES #2017-170 6eotechnicel, Environment, Hydraulic and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $327,$53.00 Maximum Amour ReaLEstate Services ............ Pa able Manastash Creek Bridge Replacement - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. 1$279,603,00 Maximum Amount 1Payable 8/15/2017 RES #12017-136 Resign of replacement structure Comprehensive Plan Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $111,850.00 Maximum Amount 3/8/2017 RES #2017-050 ransportation Element Payable 599,259.00 Maximum Amount �! " gs - All Kittltas County Bridges FNge r EKcPFF Consufting Engineers 16/20/2017 � RES#2017-101 Pa able Design ��KPFF Consulting Engineers $87,504.00 Maximum Amount Payable ........_._.. 7/18/2017 RES #2017-115 E MI NATI !ON AGR EEMENT Washington Stage DepaKmant of 1 l: ansportatlon and Name of Recipient 'olicy Statement The (Name of Recipient), hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient" assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1954, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The Recipient further assures every effort will be made to ensure non-discrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, broadened the scope of Title VI coverage by expanding the definition of terms "programs or activities" to include all programs or activities of Federal Aid recipients, sub -recipients, and contractors/consultants, whether such programs and activities are federally assisted or not (Public Law 100259 [S.557] March 22, 1988.) In the event the Recipient distributes federal aid funds to a sub -recipient, the Recipient will include Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance. The Recipient's (Name of person/division), is responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities, preparing reports and other responsibilities as required by 23 Code of Federal Regulation(CFR) 200 and 49 Code of Federal Regulation 21. Eu l► ; - ;;ii Official (Please Print) Chairman of the Board, Kittitas County Tithe Date Title Vi Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 1 Title V' Pr©gran Organization and Staffing Pursuant to 23 CFR 200, (Name of Recipient) has appointed a Title V1 Specialist who is responsible for Attachment 1, which describes the hierarchy for (Name of Recipient)'s Title VI Program, including an organization's chart illustrating the level and placement of Title VI responsibilities. 4ssurances 49 CFR Part 21.7 The (Name of the Recipient), hereby gives assurances. 1. That no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, and sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the recipient regardless of whether those programs and activities are Federally funded or not. Activities and programs which the recipient hereby agrees to carry out in compliance with Title VI and related statutes include but are not limited to: • List all major programs and activities of the recipient and Title VI responsibilities for each one of them. Include information as Attachment 2 to this Nondiscrimination Agreement. 2. That it will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. 3. That each program, activity, and facility as defined at 49 CFR 21.23(b) and (e), and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 will be (with regard to a program or activity) conducted, or will be (with regard to a facility) operated in compliance with the nondiscriminatory requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, this agreement. 4. That these assurances are given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the recipient by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) under the Federally -Funded Program and is binding on it, other recipients, subgrantees, contractors, sub -contractors, transferees, successors in interest and other participants. The person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign these assurances on behalf of the Recipient. 5. That the Recipient shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or material subject to the Regulations and made in connection with all Federally -Funded programs and, in adapted form all proposals for negotiated agreements. Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 2 The Recipient, in accordance with Title W of the Civil Rights Act of 7964, 78 Stat 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000x1:4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 27, Nondiscrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 22 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award 6. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix 1 of this Agreement in every contract subject to the Act and the Regulations. 7. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix 2 of this Agreement, as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting a transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or interest therein. 8. That the Recipient shall include the appropriate clauses set forth in Appendix 3 of this Agreement, as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, permits, licenses, and similar agreements entered into by the Recipient with other parties: (a) for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under a f=ederal Aid Program; and (b) for the construction or use of or access to space on, over or under real property acquired, or improved under a Federal Aid Program. 9. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to sees{ judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under the Act, the Regulations, and this agreement. Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 3 Inmpleentation k- procedures This agreement shall serve as the recipient's Title VI plan pursuant to 23 CFR 200 and 49 CFR 21. For the purpose of this agreement, "Federal Assistance" shall include: 1. grants and loans of Federal funds, 2. the grant or donation of Federal property and interest in property, 3. the detail of Federal personnel, 4. the sale and lease of, and the permission to use (on other than a casual or transient basis), Federal property or any interest in such property without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration which is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale or lease to the recipient, and 5. any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract which has as one of its purposes, the provision of assistance. The recipient shall: 1. Issue a policy statement, signed by the head of the recipient, which expresses it's commitment to the nondiscrimination provisions of Title VI. The policy statement shall be circulated throughout the recipient's organization and to the general public. Such information shall be published where appropriate in languages other than English. 2. Take affirmative action to correct any deficiencies found by WSDOT or the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 90 days, in order to implement Title VI compliance in accordance with this agreement. The head of the recipient shall be held responsible for implementing Title VI requirements. 3. Establish a civil rights unit and designate a coordinator who has a responsible position in the organization and easy access to the head of the recipient. This unit shall contain a Title VI Specialist, who shall be responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities and preparing required reports. 4. Adequately staff the civil rights unit to effectively implement the civil rights requirements. 5. Process complaints of discrimination consistent with the provisions contained in this agreement. Investigations shall be conducted by civil rights personnel trained in discrimination complaint investigation. Identify each complainant by race, color, national origin or sex, the nature of the complaint, the date the complaint was filed, the date the investigation was completed, the disposition, the date of the disposition, and other pertinent information. A copy of the complaint, together with a copy of the recipient's report Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 4 of investigation, will be forwarded to WSDOT's Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) within 10 days of the date the complaint was received by the recipient. 6. Collect statistical data (race, color, national origin, sex) of participants in, and beneficiaries of the programs and activities conducted by the recipient. 7. Conduct Title VI reviews of the recipient and sub -recipient contractor/consultant program areas and activities. Revise where applicable, policies, procedures and directives to include Title VI requirements. 8. Conduct training programs on Title VI and related statutes. 9. Prepare a yearly report of Title VI accomplishments for the last year and goals for the next year. a) Annual Work Plan Outline Title VI monitoring and review activities planned for the coming year; state by which each activity will be accomplished and target date for completion. b) Accomplishment Report List major accomplishments made regarding Title VI activities. Include instances where Title VI issues were identified and discrimination was prevented. Indicate activities and efforts the Title VI Specialist and program area personnel have undertaken in monitoring Title VI. Include a description of the scope and conclusions of any special reviews (internal or external) conducted by the Title VI Specialist. List any major problem(s) identified and corrective action taken. Include a summary and status report on any Title VI complaints filed with the recipient. Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 5 Discrimina- on Cosen L3--cced Lire 1. Any person who believes that he or she, individually, as a member of any specific class, or in connection with any disadvantaged business enterprise, has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, as amended, may file a complaint with the recipient. A complaint may also be filed by a representative on behalf of such a person. All complaints will be referred to the recipient's Title VI Specialist for review and action. 2. In order to have the complaint consideration under this procedure, the complainant must file the complaint no later than 180 days after: a) The date of alleged act of discrimination; or b) Where there has been a continuing course of conduct, the date on which that conduct was discontinued. In either case, the recipient or his/her designee may extend the time for filing or waive the time limit in the interest of justice, specifying in writing the reason for so doing. 3. Complaints shall be in writing and shall be signed by the complainant and/or the complainant's representative. Complaints shall set forth as fully as possible the facts and circumstances surrounding the claimed discrimination. In the event that a person makes a verbal complaint of discrimination to an officer or employee of the recipient, the person shall be interviewed by the Title VI Specialist. If necessary, the Title VI Specialist will assist the person in reducing the complaint to writing and submit the written version of the complaint to the person for signature. The complaint shall then be handled according to the recipient's investigative procedures. 4. Within 10 days, the Title VI Specialist will acknowledge receipt of the allegation, inform the complainant of action taken or proposed action to process the allegation, an advise the complainant of other avenues of redress available, such as WSDOT and USDOT. 5. The recipient will advise WSDOT within 10 days of receipt of the allegations. Generally, the following information will be included in every notification to WSDOT- a) Name, address, and phone number of the complainant. b) Name(s) and address(es) of alleged discriminating official(s). c) Basis of complaint (i.e., race, color, national origin or sex) d) Date of alleged discriminatory act(s). e) Date of complaint received by the recipient. f) A statement of the complaint. Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 6 g) Other agencies (state, local or Federal) where the complaint has been filed, h) An explanation of the actions the recipient has taken or proposed to resolve the issue raised in the complaint. 6, Within 60 days, the Title VI Specialist will conduct an investigation of the allegation and based on the information obtained, will render a recommendation for action in a report of findings to the head of the recipient. The complaint should be resolved by informal means whenever possible. Such informal attempts and their results will be summarized in the report of findings. 7. Within 90 days of receipt of the complaint, the head of the recipient will notify the complainant in writing of the final decision reached, including the proposed disposition of the matter. The notification will advise the complainant of his/her appeal rights with WSDOT, or USDOT, if they are dissatisfied with the final decision rendered by the Recipient. The Title VI Specialist will also provide WSDOT with a copy of this decision and summary of findings upon completion of the investigation. 8. Contacts for the different Title VI administrative jurisdictions are as follows: Washington State Department of Transportation Office of Equal Opportunity, Title VI Program PO Box 47314 Olympia, WA 98466 (360) 705-7098 Federal Highway Administration Washington Division Office 711 Capitol Way South, Suite 501 Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 534-9325 Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 7 Sanctions In the event the recipient fails or refuses to comply with the terms of this agreement, the WSDOT may take any or all of the following actions; a) Cancel, terminate, or suspend this agreement in whole or in park; b) Refrain from extending any further assistance to the recipient under the program from which the failure or refusal occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from the recipient. c) Take such other action that may be deemed appropriate under the circumstances, until compliance or remedial action has been accomplished by the recipient. d) Refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Signature External Civil Rights Branch Manager W TRI Date��,�..._.. �..�-._..._.__.. ... �- PM .OF - CIPIENT: Chairman of the Board, Kittitas Coun Toe Date Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement Page No. 8 Appendix 1 During the performance of this contract, the contractor/consultant, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows: 1. Compliance with Regulations The contractor shall comply with the Regulations relative to non-discrimination in federally assisted programs of United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract. 2. Non-discrimination The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention of sub -contractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations. 3. Solicitations for Sub -contracts, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiations made by the contractor for work to be performed under a sub -contract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub -contractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to non- discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. 4. Information and Reports The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the contracting agency or the appropriate federal agency to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the contractor shall so certify to WSDOT or the USDOT as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information. 5. Sanctions for Non-compliance In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the contracting agency shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the USDOT may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: Withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, and/or; ,D Cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part 6. Incorporation of Provisions The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (5) in every sub -contract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor shall take such action with respect to any sub -contractor or procurement as the contracting agency or USDOT may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non- compliance. Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub -contractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request WSDOT enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the state and, in addition, the contractor may request the USDOT enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. A,pendix 2 The following clauses shall be included in any and all deeds affecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures or improvements thereon, or interest therein from the United States. GRANTING CLAUSE NOW THEREFORE, Department of Transportation, as authorized by law, and upon the condition that the state of Washington will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon, in accordance with Title 23, United States Code, the Regulations for the Administration of Federal Aid for Highways and the policies and procedures prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation and, also in accordance with an in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, the Department of Transportation WSDOT (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1064 (78 Stat. 252; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d - 4) does hereby remise, release, quitclaim, and convey unto the state of Washington all the right, title, and interest of the Department of Transportation in and to said land described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part thereof. HABENDUM CLAUSE TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto the state of Washington, and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which the federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provisions of similar services or benefits and shall be binding on the state of Washington, its successors, and assigns. The state of Washington, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person shall on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed (,)(and)" (2) that the state of Washington, shall use the lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Non-discrimination of federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended (,) and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above mentioned non-discrimination conditions, the department shall have a right to reenter said lands and facilities on said land, and the above described land and facilities shall thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction.' ' Reverter Clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to effectuate the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Appendix 3 The following clauses shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by (Recipient) pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 8. The LESSEE, for himself or herself, his or her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land that in the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the said property described in this lease, for a purpose of which a Department of Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the LESSEE shall maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49, Coda of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Non-discrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as said Regulations may be amended. That in the event of breach of any of the above non-discrimi nation covenants, the STATE shall have the right to terminate the lease, and to reenter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said lease has never been made or issued. The following shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar agreements entered into by the Washington State Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 8. The LESSEE, or himself or herself, his or her personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land that (1) no person, on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over or under such land and furnishing of services thereon, no person on the grounds of race, color, sex, and national origin shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the LESSEE shall use the premises in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Non-discrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be amended. That in the event of breach of any of the above non-discrimination covenants, the STATE shall have the right to terminate the ease, and to reenter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said lease had never been made or issued. KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2421 TOPIC: Bridge 89342 Load Rating ACTION REQUESTED: Informational Briefing — No Board Action Required LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: No Board action required. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Bridge Number 89342 requires posting for Special Use Trucks and Emergency Vehicles Class 3. • The wood structure will be posted for 43 Tons. • Posting of the bridge is anticipated to cause concern for local hay pressers and will have adverse impacts for over -weight permits avoiding Interstate 90. BACKGROUND: Emergency vehicles in general, and fire apparatus in particular, are often heavier than typical commercial vehicles. Size and weight regulations applicable to emergency vehicles vary widely from one State to the next. Many states exempt emergency vehicles from size and weight regulations. On December 4, 2015, the President signed into law the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (P.L. 114-94), which includes new truck size and weight provisions that affect bridge load rating and posting requirements. Among those provisions is the exemption of emergency vehicles from meeting the nationwide Interstate truck weight limits set forth in 23 U.S.C. 127(a). An emergency vehicle as defined in the FAST Act is designed to be used under emergency conditions, including equipment for firefighting and equipment used to mitigate other hazardous situations in an emergency. The emergency vehicles exempted from these weight limits by the FAST Act can create greater load effects in certain bridges than the previous legal loads. Public Works (PW) has been evaluating County bridges for compliance with federally mandated load ratings for Special Use and Emergency Vehicles for the past several years. KPFF (PW structural on call task order consultant) is now finalizing its evaluation of the County's bridge inventory. While numerous bridges are anticipated for load posting, the Vantage Highway bridge produces the most concern. Page 1 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 DISCUSSION: Several years ago, the federal government mandated local agencies review National Bridge Inventory System bridges for load rating supporting Special Use and Emergency Vehicles located within one mile of the Interstate Highway System. The final compliance deadline is December 31, 2022. PW has expedited the required review and KPFF is currently finalizing the load rating effort. Bridge Number 89342 is heading for load limiting for Special Haul Vehicles (5, 6 and 7) and Emergency Vehicles 3. Load restrictions. FISCAL IMPACTS: Load Limit signage for County Bridges is included in the 2021 Road Maintenance budget. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: KPFF Load Rating Summary for Bridge 89342 Page 2 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: KPFF LOAD RATING SUMMARY FOR 89342 Page 3 of 3 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 NUMBER: 89342 BRIDGE RATING SUMMARY — Cascade STRUCTURE ID: 08466600 SPAN TYPE: Timber Stringers LENGTH: 21'-6" SPANS: 21'-6" DESIGNED BY: Unknown DESIGN LOAD: Unknown REFERENCE INSPECTION: 11/27/2018 RATING BY: Sara Hasayen CHECKED BY: Mari'ean Frymoyer, PE, SE RATING DATE: 12/04/2020 RESULTS OF RATING DESIGN LOADS Rating WSBIS Item YL Allowable Load Controlling Point Factor No. Controlling Point HS20 Inventory 0.65 NIA 1555/1556 Moment in Stringer HS20 Operating 1.04 NIA 1552/1553 Moment in Stringer LEGAL &NRL LOADS Rating Factor OPR YL Allowable Load (OPR) Tons WSBIS Item No. Controlling Point AASHTO 1 (Type 3) 1.20 NIA Allowable Load 2587 Moment in Stringer AASHTO 2 (Type 3S-2) 1.31 NIA (OPR) 2588 Moment in Stringer AASHTO 3 (Type 3-3) 1.45 NIA 2589 Moment in Stringer Notional Rating Load (NRL) 0.91 NIA 2590 Moment in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU4) 1.02 NIA 2591 Moment in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU5) 0.96 NIA 29 2592 Moment in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU6) 0.91 NIA 31 2593 Moment in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU7) 0.91 NIA 35 2594 Moment in Stringer Emergency Vehicle (EV2) 1.00 NIA 2598 Moment in Stringer Emergency Vehicle (EV3) 0.66 NIA 2599 Moment in Stringer REMARKS: Load posting required, Trucks SU 5,6 and 7 and EV3. If stringers show signs of shear distress, posting shaA be updated. :RATING METHOD (WSBIS 155111554): 7 - Allowable Stress Method (BDM 50.23 2019, AASHTO S. S. 17th Edition, MBE 2018) BRIDGE INFO: Superstructure Rating based on 0% impact, 13 inch of BST on 2 inches of gravel. Deck coded "6" Superstructure coded "6" Substructure coded "6" Rating PERMIT LOADS Factor YL Allowable Load WSBIS Item Controlling Point (OPR) No. OPR WSDOT Overload 1 0.94 NIA 2596 Moment in Stringer WSDOT Overload 2 0.75 NIA 2597 Moment in Stringer REMARKS: Load posting required, Trucks SU 5,6 and 7 and EV3. If stringers show signs of shear distress, posting shaA be updated. :RATING METHOD (WSBIS 155111554): 7 - Allowable Stress Method (BDM 50.23 2019, AASHTO S. S. 17th Edition, MBE 2018) BRIDGE INFO: Superstructure Rating based on 0% impact, 13 inch of BST on 2 inches of gravel. Deck coded "6" Superstructure coded "6" Substructure coded "6" BRIDGE RATING SUMMARY (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) BRIDGE NUMBER: 89342 LENGTH: 21'-6" SPANS: 211-6" DESIGNED BY: Unknown DESIGN LOAD: Unknown REFERENCE INSPECTION; 11/27/2018 RATING BY: Sara Hasayen CHECKED BY: Marijean Frymoyer, PE, SE RATING DATE: 12/04/2020 RESULTS OF RATING DESIGN LOADS Rating yL Allowable Load WSBIS Item Controlling Point Factor No. AASHTO 1 (Type 3) HS20 Inventory 0.43 NIA 1555/1556 Shear in Stringer HS20 Operating 0.68 NIA 1552/1553 Shear in Stringer LEGAL & NRL LOADS Rating Factor OPR yL Allowable Load WSBIS Item (OPR) Tons No. Controlling Point AASHTO 1 (Type 3) 0.90 NIA 2587 Shear in Stringer AASHTO 2 (Type 3S-2) 0.95 NIA 2588 Shear in Stringer AASHTO 3 (Type 3-3) 1.11 N/A 2589 Shear in Stringer Notional Rating Load (NRL) 0.71 N/A 2590 Shear in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU4) 0.78 NIA 2591 Shear in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU5) 0.75 NIA 2592 Shear in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU6) 0.75 N/A 2593 Shear in Stringer Special Haul Vehicle (SU7)1 0.75 NIA 2594 Shear in Stringer Emergency Vehicle (EV2) 1 0.72 N/A 2598 Shear in Stringer Emergency Vehicle (EV3) 1 0.50 NIA 2599 Shear in Stringer WSDOT BDM, timber members do not need to be rated for shear. Rating factors provided for shear for reference . if members show signs of shear distress, posting shall be updated. RATING METHOD (WSBIS 155111554): 7 - Allowable Stress Method (BDM 50.23 2099, AASHTO S.S. 17th Edition, MBE 2018) BRIDGE INFO: Superstructure Rating based on 0% impact, 13 inch of BST on 2 inches of gravel. Deck coded "6" Superstructure coded "6" Substructure coded "6" Rating PERMIT LOADS Factor YL Allowable Load WSBIS Item Controlling Point OPR (OPR) No. WSDOT Overload 1 0.64 NIA 2596 Shear in Stringer WSDOT Overload 2 0.58 NIA 2597 Shear in Stringer WSDOT BDM, timber members do not need to be rated for shear. Rating factors provided for shear for reference . if members show signs of shear distress, posting shall be updated. RATING METHOD (WSBIS 155111554): 7 - Allowable Stress Method (BDM 50.23 2099, AASHTO S.S. 17th Edition, MBE 2018) BRIDGE INFO: Superstructure Rating based on 0% impact, 13 inch of BST on 2 inches of gravel. Deck coded "6" Superstructure coded "6" Substructure coded "6" KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Cooke Canyon Right of Way Establishment ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Prepare Enabling Documents LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff prepare enabling documents. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • In 2020, the Public Lands Access Committee requested Public Works (PW) evaluate establishing public right of way over a portion of Cooke Canyon Road supporting permanent public access to state land. • The County Surveyor has completed his research, field verification and record of survey supporting right of way establishment. • The pending establishment action is supported by Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). • Approximately 5,824 feet of roadway length is added to Cooke Canyon Road. • Right of way width is restricted to 20 feet and varies to as much as 26 feet. BACKGROUND: Responding to a request from the Public Lands Access Committee, the County Surveyor researched, field surveyed and created a record of survey supporting establishment of additional public right of way over Cooke Canyon Road (approximately 5,824 feet). The width of the added right of way varies from twenty (20) feet to twenty-six (26) feet. DISCUSSION: County Surveyor Turnbull has coordinated the pending establishment action with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and authorized representatives from Washington State DNR. Following right of way establishment, PW will designate the new section of roadway as "primitive" pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.75.300. The designation allows PW to set the level of annual roadway maintenance. FISCAL IMPACTS: Initial roadway improvements will be programmed in the 2022 Road Maintenance budget. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Record of survey Page 1 of 2 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 Page 2 of 2 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 PART OF THE EAST 1/2,_ SEC. 30 T19N., R20E., W.M. NBT11'S0'E [588'44'51 W] N69'19'M E [SBG3Y44W] 2725.05 [2721.79] 2649.91 [2703.42] jr r - END 3' BRASS CAP ON END 3-1/4 NLN CAP FND 1/2' CONY POST LCR. REBM SET LCR: AT ANGLE LCR' I I I tom g o� gl I S wI 6 NBp54'f7 E s40B. _HOT m g SET 3-1/2• NLN CAP .DVAJ D +� 0H HOT 3'.030' ALUM POE IN 'OR STONE CAIRN. SET OY b SINGLE PROPORDON I LCR- I9� n epi n I I I SOW31'422723.91 '1000 2869.73 E [N8754'OO•E W 272759j [NAV33'32'E 5382431 (N8939'63'E 2889.801 ^ �FHO 3• BRASS SET 3-1/2' ALM CAP END 37 BRASS CAP ON COWL'. ON 3' ALUM PIPE IN CAP ON GONG. POST STONE CAIRNPOS.T (HELD EOR NW POSITION CALL! FROM DR I CORNER CNG) SUR:36-98 LCR: 1 LCR - THIS SLATM WAS BASED UPON TWO SURVEYS or RECORD. SECTION 30 WAS PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED BY O'HARE IN VOLUME 3 OF SURVEYS, PACE 3& AND SECTION 31 WAS SUINE7EO BY BOWEN IN VOLUME 36 OF SURVEYS. PACE 98. THE O'HARRE SURVEY CONTAINS A 5' MATHEANMCAL MISCLO11uRE IN THE SECTION BREAKDOWN, WHICH COULD NOT BE ISOLATED. THE BOWEN SURVEY DOES NOT SNOW THE N1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31 RESULTING IN SOME DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN 714E TWO SURVEYS. THIS SURVEY HAS HELD THE BARS OF BEARING PER BOWEN, AND IS SHOWING PHYSICAL FIELD PORTION OF ALL SURVEY CONTROL WITH NO ATTEMPTS TO FT THE POSMON. OR SHOW POSmOAN AGNRACIES BEME14 FOUND MONUMENTS AND RDBRD POSITIONS. 9i® OF BYlC10W THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE MATHE7MTICAL TIE BETWEEN THE SOUIHEASF AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SECTION 31. TAKER TO BE NOW45'36'E. AS SHOWN UPON SURVEY &311. P96. WHILE THIS HAS BEEN HELD AS 'HE BASES OF BEMING, THE OBSERVED DISTANCE BETWEEN MONUMEWS 6 5162.21 COMPARED TO THE RECON DISTANCE OF 5187.82. ALL D14ENSIONO SHOWN ARE IN GROUND FEET. MEASUREMENTS WERE COLLECTED IN STATE PLANE COORDINATES AND CONVEAIEO TO GROUND BY ONDING GRID D5'ARCES BY THE COMBINED SCALE FACTOR OF 0.9031125041. R%MPAOmr AM SRMED W�AASURJEY GRADE GNSS SYSTEM IID TO THE WASHINGTON STATE REFERENCE NEEMRK AND 3" ROBOTO TOTAL STATION. THE RESULTING ACCURACIES MEET THOSE REQUIREMENTS AS DUTUNM IN WAC: 332-130-090, THE PURPOSE GF THS SURVEY WAS CE LOCALE A O THEM OF COOKS =CANM ROAD FOR THE POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE DIITo THE COUNTY -DAD THIS R THIS TEDD -D SURVEY HAS BEEN FILED TO SATISFY THE REDUIRFJAENrs OF MMC: 186-Z929 -110. N89'1905'E 1002., 03 CUM TAMU CURVE LENGTH RADIUS DELTA CHORD Cl 155.21 5DD.00 01747'00• N1T34'34W, 154.59 R 209.02 250.00 54754'11" S.Z.1"OYE" 202.96 C3 452.09 2OOD.0D 013'14'18' SZUOJ'IOW, 461.05 C4 15996 250.110 038'38'27• N16'21'0.5•E, 157.17 C5 134.29 500.00 DI 5-23.20' 50343'3100. 133.59 C6 229.94 750.00 01, '57' NDC36'13'E, 229.04 C7 307.79 650.00 027`07'51' S09.25'lO'W. M4.92 CB 124.98 630.00 011'01'01` N17211'35'E, 124.79 W 212.42 1500.00 008'06'49' NDT54'40'E, 21224 CIO 177.47 1500.00 008'46'43' SOT14'37W. 177.36 C11 218.01 1500.00 OOB21'2B' NOSI 218.81 C12 269.47 225-00 OBB3715' 538'00600, 253.65 C13 385.90 250.00 065'26'34' 1426'40180, 34872 C14 157.13 200.00 04500'50' 564'57'3800. 153.12 CIS 154.02 130.00 08Ta3'D4' NOB'28'30W. 145.17 CIS 202.36 225.00 05132'11' SIV38'67"E. 185.83 C17 68.25 125.00 0.71'18'54' NOW31'19W. 87.40 C18 237.72 325.00 041'54'30' SD047'29W. 232.45 C19 192.15 150.OU 073'23'42' 141467071, 179.28 C20 157.25 200.00 04502'57' 529'07'30'0, 153.23 C21 80.42 1000.00 00327'42' NOB'19'S2W. 60.41 222 7827 300.00 014'56'55' 14171321 711 GO 175.35400.00 025'06'59' 51727'09"E. 173.84 224 110.49 1000.00 00819'51' 56518'1800. 110.44 THIS SLATM WAS BASED UPON TWO SURVEYS or RECORD. SECTION 30 WAS PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED BY O'HARE IN VOLUME 3 OF SURVEYS, PACE 3& AND SECTION 31 WAS SUINE7EO BY BOWEN IN VOLUME 36 OF SURVEYS. PACE 98. THE O'HARRE SURVEY CONTAINS A 5' MATHEANMCAL MISCLO11uRE IN THE SECTION BREAKDOWN, WHICH COULD NOT BE ISOLATED. THE BOWEN SURVEY DOES NOT SNOW THE N1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31 RESULTING IN SOME DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN 714E TWO SURVEYS. THIS SURVEY HAS HELD THE BARS OF BEARING PER BOWEN, AND IS SHOWING PHYSICAL FIELD PORTION OF ALL SURVEY CONTROL WITH NO ATTEMPTS TO FT THE POSMON. OR SHOW POSmOAN AGNRACIES BEME14 FOUND MONUMENTS AND RDBRD POSITIONS. 9i® OF BYlC10W THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE MATHE7MTICAL TIE BETWEEN THE SOUIHEASF AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SECTION 31. TAKER TO BE NOW45'36'E. AS SHOWN UPON SURVEY &311. P96. WHILE THIS HAS BEEN HELD AS 'HE BASES OF BEMING, THE OBSERVED DISTANCE BETWEEN MONUMEWS 6 5162.21 COMPARED TO THE RECON DISTANCE OF 5187.82. ALL D14ENSIONO SHOWN ARE IN GROUND FEET. MEASUREMENTS WERE COLLECTED IN STATE PLANE COORDINATES AND CONVEAIEO TO GROUND BY ONDING GRID D5'ARCES BY THE COMBINED SCALE FACTOR OF 0.9031125041. R%MPAOmr AM SRMED W�AASURJEY GRADE GNSS SYSTEM IID TO THE WASHINGTON STATE REFERENCE NEEMRK AND 3" ROBOTO TOTAL STATION. THE RESULTING ACCURACIES MEET THOSE REQUIREMENTS AS DUTUNM IN WAC: 332-130-090, THE PURPOSE GF THS SURVEY WAS CE LOCALE A O THEM OF COOKS =CANM ROAD FOR THE POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE DIITo THE COUNTY -DAD THIS R THIS TEDD -D SURVEY HAS BEEN FILED TO SATISFY THE REDUIRFJAENrs OF MMC: 186-Z929 -110. N89'1905'E 1002., 03 y - ul�l INE GOR SEC 30 FIVE) 1/2' NEW PEC -- ---- / �� PMCEJB4BB34 m NBB'S3'37'E 5287,% 1NB9'S3'33'El - [5287.03[ - NOT SEARORED FOR SET 3-1/2• ALM CAP ON 3-aV ALUM PIPE IN Y' STONE CAIRN, SET BY i b g l SINGE PROPORTIONLOR I 1 LI 468.74 S11^SWO5W PARCEJ163537 (7 / -� L2 83.41 N7p53'45'E 1 ry ry NOT SEARCHEDFOR i a R^ END 3' BRASS CAP POSITION ... ON CONC, POST SHOWN HOLDS I END 3' ORAS" CAP ONW CONY. POSTGULAR (HEAD EOR NN RE CORNER CALC) MEASUREMENTS L.CR: PER 589'53'167' SUR;3B-96 (HELD FOR NN CORNER) LCR, ^ 8 2635.41 [2835.34[- 2546.82 6.8'3TWW 12546.411 SBT451387 5182.21 15181.821 BASIS OF BEATING 7 N9Y 7 E J n f 8SC190N PREA13)M -not to s V - T THIS SLATM WAS BASED UPON TWO SURVEYS or RECORD. SECTION 30 WAS PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED BY O'HARE IN VOLUME 3 OF SURVEYS, PACE 3& AND SECTION 31 WAS SUINE7EO BY BOWEN IN VOLUME 36 OF SURVEYS. PACE 98. THE O'HARRE SURVEY CONTAINS A 5' MATHEANMCAL MISCLO11uRE IN THE SECTION BREAKDOWN, WHICH COULD NOT BE ISOLATED. THE BOWEN SURVEY DOES NOT SNOW THE N1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31 RESULTING IN SOME DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN 714E TWO SURVEYS. THIS SURVEY HAS HELD THE BARS OF BEARING PER BOWEN, AND IS SHOWING PHYSICAL FIELD PORTION OF ALL SURVEY CONTROL WITH NO ATTEMPTS TO FT THE POSMON. OR SHOW POSmOAN AGNRACIES BEME14 FOUND MONUMENTS AND RDBRD POSITIONS. 9i® OF BYlC10W THE BASIS OF BEARINGS IS THE MATHE7MTICAL TIE BETWEEN THE SOUIHEASF AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF SECTION 31. TAKER TO BE NOW45'36'E. AS SHOWN UPON SURVEY &311. P96. WHILE THIS HAS BEEN HELD AS 'HE BASES OF BEMING, THE OBSERVED DISTANCE BETWEEN MONUMEWS 6 5162.21 COMPARED TO THE RECON DISTANCE OF 5187.82. ALL D14ENSIONO SHOWN ARE IN GROUND FEET. MEASUREMENTS WERE COLLECTED IN STATE PLANE COORDINATES AND CONVEAIEO TO GROUND BY ONDING GRID D5'ARCES BY THE COMBINED SCALE FACTOR OF 0.9031125041. R%MPAOmr AM SRMED W�AASURJEY GRADE GNSS SYSTEM IID TO THE WASHINGTON STATE REFERENCE NEEMRK AND 3" ROBOTO TOTAL STATION. THE RESULTING ACCURACIES MEET THOSE REQUIREMENTS AS DUTUNM IN WAC: 332-130-090, THE PURPOSE GF THS SURVEY WAS CE LOCALE A O THEM OF COOKS =CANM ROAD FOR THE POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE DIITo THE COUNTY -DAD THIS R THIS TEDD -D SURVEY HAS BEEN FILED TO SATISFY THE REDUIRFJAENrs OF MMC: 186-Z929 -110. 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UNOERHILL in UI � � NE854't7E 4318.88 -� sIrr ALUM CAP ON 3'.030'LN N PIPE IN STONE CAYRN. _�----- DLTM 1 "=80' PARCEL59a834 YM F WASHINGTON 1 ATE OF WASHINGTON - - GRAPHICSCALE ASD BELIAMY I 1 !� ! % IU 1 PARCEL -8534 ) MWf:19-20-30000-0012 1 RSR J1MR205E 2 - C�ry PMCEL828834 i 1 IMP/:19-20-30000-0013 / 1 BSD AMBROSE r1�.3 148854'17'0 1091.38 4 R SEC M Nor SFARCHM FOR IEE DETAIL 1 V1 ~ - 1 ` PARLEL'07B736 �R YAP/;19p �� -0078 illraw +124 SECTION CORNERS (i CENTERUNE SFNF SEARCHED FOR, NOT FOUND M -M MONUMENT TO MONUMENT [100.00] RECORD DISTANCE PER VOL:3 OF SURVEYS. PAGE 38 (100.00? RECORD DISTANCE PER VOL 36 OF SURVEYS, PACE 96 N89'23'1 OW 111270 (YON TO END 3• BRASS CAP ON F ODNC. POST AT SW CONNED OF ROCK CRIB C \i V PARCEL -32804+ MAP,:19-20-30ODD-0003 GRAPHICSCALE ASD BELIAMY Q i � g 186341 19-20-10DOO /4 MAPf:1M. WHEELOCK 1 V1 ~ - 1 ` PARLEL'07B736 �R YAP/;19p �� -0078 illraw +124 SECTION CORNERS (i CENTERUNE SFNF SEARCHED FOR, NOT FOUND M -M MONUMENT TO MONUMENT [100.00] RECORD DISTANCE PER VOL:3 OF SURVEYS. PAGE 38 (100.00? RECORD DISTANCE PER VOL 36 OF SURVEYS, PACE 96 N89'23'1 OW 111270 (YON TO END 3• BRASS CAP ON F ODNC. POST AT SW CONNED OF ROCK CRIB C \i AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS "VIE COOKS CANYON ROAD OIE17 TU THIS MAP CORRECTLY REPRESENTS A 411 N. RUBY ST., ELIENSBURG WA 98928 NMLKPM 4681 TO 1m"OST 5.71 I FILED FOR RECORD THIS - DAY OF + "'(j SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY (509) 911-7523 .r.sctlXHaA..oae OBRECTRIN IN CONFORMANCE WI1H THE ftp AT -M. IN BOON OF REOUIREIAENTS OF THE SUfO1NG 2 SURVEY RECOOF • ACT AT THE REQUEST OF KITTTAS COUNTY PT Ei 2 SEC. 30, T19N., R20E.,W.M. 1JW AT PAG _ AT THE PUBLIC WQRKS IN N ES) REQUEST OF KITTY TAS COUNTY PUBJC WORKS. RECORD OF SURVEY MEETS PAfCfL ID. MULTIPLE soME: 1 '7 �LLAI COUNTY ALICiT(1R BY DEPUTY ELAIIISTN NRNBMLL PLSf518U2 DATE N1fEreaB c9DxrY MAP �' MULTIPLE OV1C "=300' 2/11/2021 20033 GRAPHICSCALE tb h=RODm \_ � � PARCE1928834 SE SD 30 / - MMi:19-20S-30000-0006 JSK PARKS J* FNO a• ePST CAP !N CONY POST NEM FENCEEANING ` 70 (POST LEANING 7'q 5) i NB9•z3•IgW ~' 1357.03 (MGN 70 Ft ) AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS "VIE COOKS CANYON ROAD OIE17 TU THIS MAP CORRECTLY REPRESENTS A 411 N. RUBY ST., ELIENSBURG WA 98928 NMLKPM 4681 TO 1m"OST 5.71 I FILED FOR RECORD THIS - DAY OF + "'(j SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY (509) 911-7523 .r.sctlXHaA..oae OBRECTRIN IN CONFORMANCE WI1H THE ftp AT -M. IN BOON OF REOUIREIAENTS OF THE SUfO1NG 2 SURVEY RECOOF • ACT AT THE REQUEST OF KITTTAS COUNTY PT Ei 2 SEC. 30, T19N., R20E.,W.M. 1JW AT PAG _ AT THE PUBLIC WQRKS IN N ES) REQUEST OF KITTY TAS COUNTY PUBJC WORKS. RECORD OF SURVEY MEETS PAfCfL ID. MULTIPLE soME: 1 '7 �LLAI COUNTY ALICiT(1R BY DEPUTY ELAIIISTN NRNBMLL PLSf518U2 DATE N1fEreaB c9DxrY MAP �' MULTIPLE OV1C "=300' 2/11/2021 20033 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS -- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Micheletto Road Establishment ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Schedule a Public Hearing for May 01 at 2 PM Local Time LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff schedule a public hearing for May 4' at 2 PM local time and prepare the required Engineer's Report supporting establishment of Micheletto Road. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Micheletto Road was vacated pursuant to Resolution 2019-096. • An adjoining property owner desires re-establishing Micheletto Road and all property owners agree to the re-establishment. • The re-established road provides a proper turn -around supporting PW maintenance equipment. BACKGROUND: Petitioners lobbied for the vacation of Micheletto Road in 2019 and PW responded by supporting the request with Board of County Commission action in Resolution 2019-096. Shortly thereafter, an adjoining property owner approached PW expressing dissatisfaction with PW's noticing on the vacation action. PW offered to install a new access for the property owner from Swauk Prairie Road, but the property owner declined. That property owner has now worked with the adjoining property owner providing right of way dedication to PW re-establishing Micheletto Road. The new road provides an appropriate tum -around at the end of the road supporting PW maintenance vehicles. Re- establishment addresses concerns resulting from the previous vacation effort. DISCUSSION: The dissatisfied property owner has now worked with the adjoining property owner providing right of way dedication to PW re-establishing Micheletto Road. The new road provides an appropriate turn -around at the end of the road supporting PW maintenance vehicles. Re-establishment addresses concerns resulting from the previous vacation effort. Page 1 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report', 2021 FISCAL IMPACTS: Public Works suggests waiving road establishment fees recognizing the work, and cost of legal fees associated with re-establishment. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Resolution 2019-096 Exhibit 2: Map of Micheletto Road Page 2 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: RESOLUTION 2019-096 Page 3 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report', 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2019 RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-008 ANIS VACATING MICHELETTO ROAD PURSUANT TO PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD DECISION ON JUNE 4, 2019 WHEREAS: Public Works prepared Ordinance No. 2019-008 for Board of County Commission action following a duly conducted public hearing vacating Micheletto Road on June 04, 2019; and WHEREAS: Public Works removed county roads from Title 12 in the 2015 revision to the Road Standards; and WHER + AS: The Board of County Commissioners are now able to vacate county roads pursuant to resolution with county roads being removed from Title 12 in the 2015 Road Standards revision; and WHER AS: It is now necessary to vacate Micheletto Road pursuant to resolution and rescinding the Board's vacation action from Ordinance 2019-008; and WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners does adopt the Director's/Engineer's Report presented during the public hearing conducted on June 4, 2019; and NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the best interest of the public, does hereby authorize the Board's signature on this resolution vacating Micheletto Road and directs the Department of Public Works to remove Micheletto Road from the County Road Log; BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners does find in the hest interest of the public that no financial compensation is necessary for the vacation of Micheletto Road. DATED this 10th day of June, 2019, at Ellensburg, Washington. Attt'w fthe Board- Julie Kiorsvik ❑ Depul} Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON t'�ay`ght t'lxif' LctAMK Vice -Chairman. 'Iklt`ook --- l���d �r�`Yltl7iat$#tN�"1° EXHIBIT 2: MAP OF MICHELETTO ROAD Page 4 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 W r ` L I 0 0 z I MICHELETTO ROAD d9 -l"T e PT S1/2 SEC 21 and PT N1/2 SEC 28, T20N.,R17E., W.M. - - -° HISTORY AND ESTABLISHMENT 1. PETITIONED TO BE COUNTY ROAD 6/05/1933 AS 40' ROADWAY. 2. PER COUNTY ENGINEERS REPORT 6/29/1933, THE ROAD TO BE ESTABLISHED AS 30' RIGHT OF WAY COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION WITH PERMANENT HIGHWAY 3A, THENCE 1100 EAST, THENCE 650' NORTH. 3. IN RESEARCHING THE COMMISSIONER'S JOURNAL, THERE WAS NEVER ANY FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE ROAD. 4. COUNTY DOCUMENTS SHOW p MAINTENANCE DATING BACK TO THE py' 1973. Z5. BLACK HIGHWAY PLAT BOOK SHOWS THIS ROAD AS "JOHN E., MICHELETTO ROAD. 6. BROWN PLAT BOOK SHOWS THIS ROAD AS "No. 171, JOHN MICHELETTO RD" 7. NO ENTRIES FOR EITHER JOHN MICHELETTO RD OR MICHELETTO RD IN THE HISTORIC INDEX OF ROADS. S. NO COUNTY ROAD PLANS EXIST FOR THIS ROADWAY. 9, NO RECORDED SURVEYS EXIST FOR THIS ROADWAY. 10. FORMALLY VACATED BY BOCC IN 2018. SWAUK PRAIRIE ROAD 0 200 400 Sao I 60—Wm--I :j 1 inch = 400 ft. i PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR NKW RIGHT OF WAY BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 21, T20N., R17E., W.M., THENCE S89'52'26"E, ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2628.75 FEET TO THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S89'52'26"E, 90.00 FEET TO TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N89'52'26"W, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF A 60' WIDE RIGHT OF WAY, 1154 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SWAUK PRAIRIE ROAD. TOGETHER WITH A 60' FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY BEGINNING AT SAID SOUTH QUARTER CORNER THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF WEST HALF OF SAID SECTION N00'19'28"E, 90.00 FEET. TOGETHER WITH THE NORTH 10 FEET OF SOUTH 40 FEET OF EAST 90 FEET OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 21. MICHELETTO ROAD (VACATED 30' COUNTY R/W — GRAVEL) HISTORIC 30' R/W ADJACENT TO AND NORTH OF SECTION LINE N90'00'00"E 1181.93 LO Cq LO W 0 N I a1 0 0 z 0 W I W LLI „ z i W J U W a0En li Lo U O i Q Q 0 li Lo 0 r- 1064± sp o no S89'52'26"E 2628.7 PROPOSED 60' R/Wo �Lp CENTERED ABOUT, n SECTION LINE W/60'x60' p HAMMERHEAD TURNAROUND Cb (HATCHED AREA) �'-r, KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS1 NAKittitas Count Public Works SHEET 411 N. RUBY ST., ELLENSBURG WA 98926 411 North Ruby t, Ellensburg, WA 1 (509) 962-7523 www.co.kitr1tas.wa.us • 101 W, A 11111100� KITTITAS COUNTY PT SE 1/4 SEC 21, DRAWING TYPE COUNTY ROA PARCEL NO. 405535 MAP I.D. 20-17-21000-0008 DRAWN BY: J. TURNBULL T20N., R17E., W.M. OF 1 D EXHIBIT SHEETS SCALE.1 =400' PROJECT DATE` 03/30/2021 18019 CHECKED: J. TURNBULL KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 12, 2021 TOPIC: Forest Service Road 4517 ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff Pursue Right of Way Establishment LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff pursue establishing Forest Service Road 4517 as County right of way. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Forest Service (FS) Road 4517 serves the Big Creek headwater area. • The road is the only road capable of providing secondary access to all single family residential behind the Bureau of Reclamation main canal at the end of Lund Lane. • Numerous easements exist over the route. • Providing a perpetual easement is granted to the County, Public Works (PW) suggests pursuing establishing county right of way over the road. • The action is consistent with adopted 20 -year planning objectives and supports recent effort by the Fire Chief's Association securing secondary fire flight routes. BACKGROUND: Securing fire flight access roadways is a priority as described in the County's adopted 20 - year transportation plan ("Goals and Policies" attached as EXHIBIT 1). FS 4517 is an existing road that could easily provide secondary fire access to the Big Creek area. Recently, responding to requests from the Public Lands Committee, PW has been researching, surveying, and establishing public rights of way ensuring access to state and federal lands (Revised Code of Washington 36.81). DISCUSSION: Pursuing a perpetual easement over FS 4517 meets the legal requirement for PW establishment of public right of way. Once established, PW will designate the road as primitive pursuant to RCW 36.75.300 (attached as EXHIBIT 2). This action is consistent with recent establishment efforts and provides ongoing support of Fire Chief's Association efforts identifying and securing fire flight routes in Upper County. FISCAL IMPACTS: PW suggests budgeting initial roadway grading efforts in the 2022 maintenance budget — providing the right of way establishment is pursued this year. Page 1 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: 20 -Year Transportation Plan Goals and Policies Exhibit 2: RCW 36.75.300 Primitive Roads Page 2 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 EXHIBIT 1: 20 -YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Page 3 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 Kittitas County has established five goals to accomplish its overall vision for transportation in the future. The goals establish overarching priorities that serve the vision of this Transportation Element while policies lay out specific actions. Together, the goals and policies lay the foundation for the remainder of this Element, including the proposed project list and ongoing implementation of the Element. GOAL 1—SAS E Create a transportation network that can be shared safely by all users and provides sufficient access for emergency response. 1a. Require new development to provide multiple access points that are designed to support emergency access and evacuation. 1b. Develop or update the existing evacuation plan that is interagency, ties specific transportation route designations to a countywide and regionally based system of emergency traffic routes, and identifies evacuation centers that accommodate people, pets, and livestock. 1c. Develop and maintain a safe, efficient and environmentally sound multi -modal transportation system in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. 1d. Provide all weather, all -season use of the road system for the movement of goods and services. 1e. Develop road standards that incorporate traffic calming techniques that are appropriate for the roadway and surrounding land use. If. Implement safety improvements in areas with high accident locations. 1g. Seek program funds for implementing investments identified in the countywide safety plan. 1h. Encourage new development to provide for safe transportation alternatives. GOAL a — EFFICIENT AND ACCOMMODATES GROWTH, BUT RESPECTS RURAL CHARACTER Provide a transportation system network that works hand-in-hand with existing and planned land uses, supports farm -to -market and recreational tourism needs, but respects the rural character and wildlife that residents cherish. 2a. Ensure an efficient regional system of roads that is functional, safe, accommodates evacuation, and is consistent with adopted County policy and local comprehensive plans. 2b. Encourage the development and implementation of transportation demand management programs appropriate for the various communities in the County. 2c. Develop and implement a concurrency management system, which identifies existing deficiencies and funded improvements to maintain adopted level of service standards. 2d. Build and maintain a modern transportation network that expands and grows with the needs of its growing population. 2e. Identify transportation corridors to be preserved as part of the overall transportation plan by requiring right-of- way dedication or easements as part of development approval, and by acquiring right-of-way for future needs. 2f. Maintain level of service "C in rural areas and "D" in county urban areas as measured during the PM peak hour for roadway segments along segments that are classified as collectors or higher. 371Page Network: 2g. Provide a transportation system with a hierarchy of roads, with distinct purposes, forming a complete network. 2h. Encourage a grid system in the Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) where practical. 2i. Evaluate and plan for regional facility improvements that may impact the County road system. Land use: 2j. Evaluate the merits of a proposed land use action against the potential impacts on the transportation system by reviewing development proposals for potential impacts to the transportation system and requiring developments to identify and mitigate their transportation impacts through SEPA or other local regulatory reviews and county permits or actions. 2k. Provide a transportation system that corresponds to and is consistent with patterns of land development and which provides access to and from population centers identified in the comprehensive plans in accordance with adopted land use plans. 21. Encourage land use development patterns and investments which reduce the demands on the roadway network. Farm to Market: 2m. Encourage opportunities for the county to explore rail transportation. 2n. Identify, designate, and protect agriculture transportation corridors that facilitate farm use. Wildlife: 2o. Consider refinements to roadway plans and design standards to minimize impacts to wildlife. 2p. Where appropriate, new roadways should consider incorporating wildlife friendly design features. GOAL 3- COMPLETE, MULTIMODAL, AND ACCOMMODATES OUTDOOR RECREATION Fill gaps in the system to accommodate safe and enjoyable travel by those choosing to walk, bike, or use transit, including recreational users. 3a. Consider alternative modes when reviewing development applications, incorporate multiple modes into transportation improvement projects, and establish development standards to support the use of alternative transportation modes. 3b. Develop a variety of performance measurements to evaluate the multi -modal transportation system and prioritize improvements. 3c. Work with WSDQT, transit, and local agencies to develop park-and-ride, park - and -pool, and express transit service where the need for such facilities has been identified. Non -motorized: 3d. Identify high priority non -motorized corridors and evaluate the highest priority improvements. 3e. Encourage the expansion and use of non - motorized transportation by constructing and maintaining safe, efficient, and pleasant streets for pedestrian and bicycle use. Recreation: 3f. Promote and support recreational activities throughout the County by providing adequate access. 3g. Coordinate with other entities to identify viable options and projects for connection to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail within Kittitas County and to adjacent counties. 381Pagc 3h. Support the construction of parking facilities at identified locations known for recreational and multi -modal use. Transit: 3i. Support efforts to provide public transportation services to the general population. 3j. Work with local transit operators to maintain existing transit services. Where appropriate, support service expansion. For the purposes of measuring Level of Service for transit routes in Kittitas County, the following table summarizes this Plan's standard: Work with transit to accommodate access to transit service expansion. Work with transit to maintain existing transit service. Failure to partner with transit operator. GOAL 4 — L EVERAGED SY ACT11.1m PARTNERSHIPS Coordinate with a broad range of groups (including local, state, and regional agencies, airports, businesses, and the public) to develop and operate the transportation system. County/Agency planning: 4a. Identify, review, and resolve interjurisdictional transportation concerns within or affecting Kittitas County. 4b. Work with WSDOT, QuadCo RTPO, cities and neighboring counties to develop and maintain a system of arterials, collectors and local access roads. 4c. Coordinate transportation planning, construction and maintenance efforts with all affected agencies by developing joint transportation standards for UGAs between the County and the adjoining city or town. 4d. Seek partnerships with other public or private agents when mutual benefits and significant cost savings are anticipated as a result of a coordinated transportation improvement project to maximize benefits while minimizing costs. 4e. Actively participate on selected state, regional and local transportation committees. 4f. Ensure County plans and policies are consistent with other plans and policies within the region. 4g. Identify stakeholders and include them in the decision-making process, and jointly develop a process for resolving conflicts between jurisdictions. 4h. Promote public information and communication with businesses, organizations, and individual citizens as part of the transportation planning and decision- making process. Airports/Airfields: 41. Protect Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field), Cie Elum Municipal, DeVere Field and Easton State airports from adjacent incompatible land uses and/or activities that could impact the present or future use of these or other public use airports as essential public facilities. 4j. Recognize air transport and airports as an important mode of the transportation system and coordinate with FAA and WSDOT Aviation Division. 4k. Maintain up-to-date maps of airport overlays and make available to the general public. g E, GOAL. 5 — SUSTAINABLY FUNDED AND MAINTAINS WHAT WE HAVE Plan for a financially -viable system that considers the full lifecycle costs of infrastructure and leverages outside funds, while maintaining existing transportation facilities in a state -of -good -repair to ensure their continued function. Funding/Costs: 5a. Improve the sustainability of the county's funding for maintenance, operations, and capital improvements. Periodically review funding status and consider either increasing revenues generated by existing sources or establishing new funding sources for transportation. 5b. Maximize local funds by pursuing outside funding sources for all transportation improvement projects. Sc. Consider all funding options for financing transportation improvements by evaluating the potential funds, including taxes, grants, fees, etc., and securing funds from all available sources. 5d. Encourage efforts to reduce the costs associated with administration of transportation improvement projects by identifying opportunities to consolidate or coordinate administration responsibilities. 5e. Ensure the transportation system can support new development and that new development funds all new construction and improvements that might be necessary to maintain adopted level of service standards. Project Choice/Prioritization 5f. Prioritize projects and expenditures of transportation funds that have multiple benefits. 5g. Prioritize arterial improvements and maintenance activities based on traffic volumes and identified safety concerns. 5h. Establish appropriate performance measures by maintaining the Pavement Management System (PMS) to measure pavement conditions and to prioritize maintenance or improvement projects, and the Hazard Elimination Safety Program to identify potentially hazardous locations and to prioritize mitigation measures. 51. Maintain an arterial system that can accommodate legal weights year-round by developing a program for identifying and prioritizing maintenance and reconstruction projects for roads that are used primarily for freight and goods movement. Maintenance: 5j. Provide scheduled preservation and maintenance of valuable roadway assets. 5k. Consider the traffic volumes, type of use, adjacent land uses, and maintenance costs before approving any new county - maintained gravel roads. 51. Maintain and operate transportation infrastructure according to industry standards. 5m. Encourage and initiate Road Improvement Districts to bring all roads up to County standards. 5n. Protect at -risk roads by imposing seasonal weight restrictions as appropriate. 401P age EXHIBIT 2: RCW 36.75.300 PRIMITIVE ROADS Page 4 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2021 RCW 36.75.300: Primitive roads --Classification and designation. Page 1 of 1 RCW 36.75.300 Primitive roads—Classification and designation. The legislative authority of each county may by resolution classify and designate portions of the county roads as primitive roads where the designated road portion: (1) Is not classified as part of the county primary road system, as provided for in RCW 36.86.070; (2) Has a gravel or earth driving surface; and (3) Has an average annual daily traffic of one hundred or fewer vehicles. Any road designated as a primitive road shall be marked with signs indicating that it is a primitive road, as provided in the manual of uniform traffic control devices, at all places where the primitive road portion begins or connects with a highway other than another primitive road. No design or signing or maintenance standards or requirements, other than the requirement that warning signs be placed as provided in this section, apply to primitive roads. The design of a primitive road, any discretionary maintenance, and the location, placing, or failing to place road signs, other than the requirement that warning signs be placed as provided in this section, shall not be considered in any action for damages brought against a county, or against a county employee or county employees, or both, arising from vehicular traffic on the primitive road. [ 2014 c 205 § 1; 1985 c 369 § 2; 1980 c 46 § 1.] https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.75.300 4/1/2021