HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_Olson Honey BeesKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2021 AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: July 20, 2021
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the
Placement of Honeybees on Flood Control Zone District
Property
BACKGROUND:
Historically, Olson Honey has placed Honeybees on the old
Stewart property (now owned by the Flood Control Zone
District). Timing is such that Board action is required
allowing placement of the bees in the next several weeks.
Olson Honey is offering to donate honey to FISH foodbank
as compensation for allowing bee placement.
INTERACTION:
Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution to Authorize placement of
Honeybees on Flood Control Zone District property.
HANDLING:
Return one original to Public Works.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution.
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook, Director.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -
AUTHORIZE THE LIMITED USE OF FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
PROPERTY SUPPORTING 2021 HONEYBEE DEPLOYMENT
WHEREAS: The Flood Control Zone District did acquire the old Stewart Property in 2019; and
WHEREAS: Olson Honey has been placing Honeybees on the property for the past several
years; and
WHEREAS: Olson Honey desires using the property for Honeybee placement in 2021; and
WHEREAS: Honeybees provide pollination for numerous farms and agricultural endeavors in
Kittitas County; and
WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners desiring supporting local agriculture by
allowing the placement of Honeybees on Flood Control Zone District land this
summer; and
WHEREAS: In consideration of being allowed to place Honeybees on County property Olson
Honey is offering to donate honey to the FISH food bank;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the
best interest of the public, does hereby authorize the placement of Honeybees on Flood Control
Zone District property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That staff is directed to work with the Prosecuting Attorney's
Office on a long-term solution allowing ongoing Honeybee placement in subsequent years.
DATED this 20th day of July 2021, at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Cory Wright, Commissioner