HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2021-121 Honeybee PlacementBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLINTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTIONNO. 2OT - IAI
AUTHORIZETHE LIMITED USE OF FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
PROPERTY SUPPORTING 2021 HONEYBEE DEPLOYMENT
WHEREAS: The Flood Control Zone District did acquire the old Stewart Property in2019; md
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 placementin202I; 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 Attomey's
Office on a long-term solution allowing ongoing Honeybee placement in subsequent years.
DATED this 20th day of July 202I, at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COLINTY, W GTON
Brett Chairman
,ffClerkof the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
Vice-Chairman
tr Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Wright, Commissioner
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Arden Thomas
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Matthew lmbrock < maimbrock@gmail.com >
Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:25 PM
Arden Thomas
Contribution to Food Bank
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Arden,
As discussed by phone Olson Honey will provide F|SH Food Bank annually with the following
1 Case of Cherries. approx 20 lbs
L Case of Peaches. approx 20 lbs
l Case 12/l,lbjars local Honey
The fruit will be delivered when in season and the case of honey towards the end of the year
ln exchange we wish to place Honey Bees on county property at73t stone Rd.
Regards Matt lmbrock
. Representing Olson Honey
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