HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Grant County PUD InterlocalKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2021 AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: August 3, 2021
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution to authorize the Chair's
Signature on Grant County PUD #2 "Land Use Cooperative
Agreement" — Vantage Boat Ramp Operations
BACKGROUND: For the past several months, Public Works has been
working with Grant County PUD finalizing a new joint
operational agreement for operation of the Vantage Boat
Ramp. Staff has elected to recommend extending the
current agreement for a period of one year. During the next
year, staff will work to resolve two key issues: sponsorship
of the restrooms with RCO and construction of additional
overflow parking. The current agreement terminates on
August 22, 2021.
INTERACTION: Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution to authorize the Chair's signature
on Grant County PUD #2 "Land Use Cooperative
Agreement" — Vantage Boat Ramp.
HANDLING: Return one original to Public Works.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution; Interlocal Agreement
LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook, Director.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -
AUTHORIZING A `LAND USE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT" WITH GRANT
COUNTY PUD NO.2 FOR THE VANTAGE BOAT LAUNCH
WHEREAS: Interlocal cooperation agreements between municipal agencies are authorized by
the Revised Code of Washington at Chapter 39.34, and
WHEREAS: Kittitas County and Grant County PUD #2 entered into a cooperative land use
agreement for Vantage Launch operations and maintenance with Resolution 2016
- 105; and
WHEREAS: The current agreement expires on August 22, 2021; and
WHEREAS: Kittitas County and Grant County PUD #2 desire sharing ongoing operations and
maintenance responsibilities for the Kittitas Boat Launch facility in Kittitas
County for public recreational benefits; and
WHEREAS: The proposed agreement provides sufficient time for both entities to resolve key
operations and maintenance issues associated with boat launch operations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the
best interest of the public, does hereby authorize the Chairman's signature on Grant County PUD
#2 "Land Use Cooperative Agreement" — Vantage Boat Launch.
DATED this 3rd day of August 2021, at Ellensburg, Washington.
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman
Cory Wright, Commissioner
LAND USE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
This Land Use Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) is entered into this day of
2021, by and between PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.2 OF GRANT COUNTY, WA, a municipal
corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the
"Grant PUD" and KITTITAS COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, "County."
The parties intend that this Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from this
date described above. This Agreement shall be binding upon all successors in interest to the
parties during said term.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Grant PUD is the owner of record of certain real property located in Kittitas County,
State of Washington, as more particularly described below:
The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 17 North, Range 23,
E.W.M., Kittitas County at Vantage, Washington.
WHEREAS, Grant PUD has recreation facility development and operations requirements under the
operating license for the Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project.
WHEREAS, County desires to share operations and maintenance (0&M) responsibilities for the
Kittitas Boat Launch facility in Kittitas County for public recreational benefits and sustainable social
and economic needs.
Grant PUD desires to enter into an agreement with County regarding site management, operations
and maintenance of the premises.
WHEREAS, this Agreement for services is authorized by the provisions of Chapter 39.34 RCW, the
Interlocal Cooperation Act.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
Parties agree as follows:
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that Grant PUD does hereby accept responsibility for
planning, design, and construction of recreation facilities and various site management
responsibilities and County does hereby accept 0&M site management responsibilities to allow the
public to use said facilities until termination of this Agreement.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual benefits to be derived, Grant PUD and County
mutually covenant and agree as follows:
1. Grant PUD and County agree to co -manage this site for public water access and day use
recreation opportunities.
2. Grant PUD and County agree this site will be managed by Grant PUD's policies and
procedures required to meet requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) license. Grant PUD policies and rules will be posted at the site to provide public
outreach and educational information.
3. Grant PUD and County agree the boat launch, day use areas and parking lot are open
year round. Restrooms may be closed Dec. 1 — Feb. 28 annually.
4. Grant PUD will be responsible for all repairs and maintenance of picnic tables, boat
launch, boarding dock, parking lot, pilings and trail.
5. Grant PUD shall be responsible for maintaining cleanup for the boat launch, restrooms,
day use areas, and parking area year round.
6. Grant PUD shall provide and maintain all signage/kiosk information.
7. County will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of the restroom building and
associated plumbing and electrical year round.
8. County will provide water, electricity and toilet paper for the restroom building.
9. Detailed tasks and responsibilities regarding operation and maintenance activities and law
enforcement will be coordinated on an annual basis or as needed based upon the approved
Management Plan (Appendix A).
Each party to this Agreement agrees to be responsible for being appropriately self-insured or
providing adequate liability insurance related to the responsibilities and activities of itself, its
agents, contractors and employees at the premises. To the extent allowed by law, each party to
this Agreement, with respect to damages or injuries arising out of the acts or omissions of itself, its
agents, contractors, and employees at the premises, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
other party.
The parties to this Agreement agree to assist each other in preserving and presenting a defense of
limited liability under RCW 4.24.210 by allowing public to use said property for outdoor recreation.
No provision of this Agreement transfers any real property rights from Grant PUD to County or
County to Grant PUD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have mutually agreed upon the terms and conditions
of this instrument and have caused it to be executed as below subscribed.
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No. 2 OF GRANT COUNTY
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Kittitas County
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