HomeMy WebLinkAboutSetPHearing_PropertyPurchaseKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA DATE
ACTION REQUESTED:
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
May 18, 2021
Request to Set a Public Hearing for June 1, 2021 at 2:00pm
local time to consider the Purchase of Real Property.
BACKGROUND: Public Works staff has engaged in discussions and secured
funding from the Department of Ecology for the purchase
of real property within Sec 24 and 25, Township 17N,
Range 18E (Parcels K, L, M, N, P, per AFN:
202012160060, AND Parcels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and R per AFN:
200901200068). This acquisition would secure 226.11
acres of land and two associated senior water rights. After
acquisition, the land will be managed by the Flood Control
Zone District as open space for flood hazard reduction, fish
and wildlife enhancement, and agriculture uses.
Purchase of this real property is contingent on Kittitas
County receiving funding from Ecology for the majority of
the total purchase price of the property and the Board of
County Commissioners adopting a resolution authorizing
the purchase. The Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor has
advised that the Board of County Commissioners hold a
public hearing to approve the purchase.
INTERACTION: Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Set a Public Hearing for June 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM to
consider the Purchase of Real Property and advertise
accordingly.
HANDLING: Return one original to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Public Hearing
LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas
Public Works Water Resource Manager
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Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 pm on June I, 2021 at the Commissioners' Auditorium, 205
West 5th Avenue, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse, Ellensburg, WA, to consider the Purchase of Real Property that
lies within Sections 24 and 25, Township 17 North, Range 18 East, W.M..
More information is online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/notices/.
Clerk of the Board
Publish:
Daily Record: 05/20/2021; 05/27/2021
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For more information, contact Public Works
Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be
taken. Written comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or
prior to the hearing.
Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.
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