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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />May 19, 2022 <br />Rachel Snider, Vice President Leasing & Property Management <br />Jones Lang LaSalle Americans, Inc. <br />2650 Lou Menk <br />Fort Worth, Texas 76131 <br />RE: BNSF Lease #BF10887; Location: Ellensburg, Washington <br />Dear Rachel, <br />I'm writing to serve notice that our Office wishes to terminate our lease with BNSF for the <br />building and property that has long served as our county's Search and Rescue (SAR) base of <br />operations. We intend to be clear of the location and the lease on September 1, 2022. <br />I am personally grateful, and our county is indebted, to BNSF for the generous terms of this <br />lease, which has provided infrastructure for our operations for decades. By supporting SAR <br />operations in this manner, BNSF has directly contributed to the many rescues and lives saved by <br />SAR. Thank you. <br />As our county's population and recreational profile has grown, it's become clear that the most <br />effective base for SAR was in the Upper County. Through the support of our county <br />Commissioners and the City of Cle Elum, we are now completing the move of SAR resources to <br />a temporary base in Cle Elum, and a purpose-built, permanent home in the Cle Elum area is in <br />the works. <br />We enjoy our positive working relationship with BNSF and anticipate a continuation of that <br />partnership. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact our office at your <br />convenience. <br />Sincerely, <br />Clay yers, <br />Sheriff <br />307 W. Umptanum Rd ■ Ellensburg, Washington 98926 <br />PHONE 509-962-7525 ■ 509-674-2584 <br />FAX 509-962-7599 <br />https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/sheriff <br />