HomeMy WebLinkAboutKittitas County City of Cle Elum Joint Planning Resolution
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Joint Resolution of the
Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
and the
Cle Elum City Council – Joint Planning
Whereas, Kittitas County has adopted and implemented a Comprehensive Plan in accordance with
the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act; and
Whereas, the City of Cle Elum has adopted and implemented a Comprehensive Plan in accordance
with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act; and
Whereas, the Kittitas County Countywide Planning Policies encourage cities and the County to
execute interlocal agreements to coordinate and manage growth in Urban Growth Areas; and
Whereas, Kittitas County and the City of Cle Elum have legal authority to execute an interlocal
agreement pursuant to Revised Code of Washington at Chapters 36.70A, 36.115 and 39.34 and the
City and County agree that the contents of this Agreement shall apply to issues and topics defined
in Section 1 below; and
Whereas, Kittitas County has executed an Interlocal Planning Agreement with the City of
Ellensburg; and
Whereas, Kittitas County and the City of Cle Elum now desire to execute a similar interlocal
planning agreement; and
Whereas, such an agreement will enable the City and County to more effectively manage growth
and new development and to preserve the character and quality in the Upper County; and
Whereas, such an agreement will provide a strong foundation for the periodic review and update
of the City’s and the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations in accordance
with the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act; and
Whereas, property owners, residents, and local businesses all benefit from coordinated planning
and such an agreement is in the public interest.
Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners and the Cle
Elum City Council:
1. It is the intent of the parties to execute an interlocal agreement to guide the updating and
ongoing implementation of their respective Comprehensive Plans and Development
Regulations. Such an agreement may include, but is not limited to:
a. The establishment of a more formal process for the coordination of current planning
and permitting activities in the Upper County.
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Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
and the Cle Elum City Council
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b. A process to review and update of the Countywide Planning Policies in preparation
for 2025/2026 state-mandated GMA update.
c. The preparation and adoption of sub-area plans to further guide growth and
development in and near the Cle Elum Urban Growth Area.
d. The preparation and implementation of a comprehensive transportation plan for the
Upper County. This may include, but should not be limited to:
(1) Identification of future road corridors.
(2) Identification and prioritization of future improvements.
(3) Development of funding strategies including the adoption of mitigation fees.
e. Preparation and implementation of a regional capital facilities plan for the Upper
County, or the County as a whole, including funding priorities.
f. The establishment of a forum to continue to explore the feasibility of shared
facilities and resources as well as to identify and discuss emergent planning issues
and opportunities of mutual interest, such as:
(1) Affordable housing.
(2) Economic development.
(3) Wildfire prevention and emergency management.
g. Strategies to maximize access to state and federal grant funding.
2. The Cle Elum City Council has designated Mayor Jay McGowan to represent the City in
discussions to prepare a draft interlocal agreement for joint review and approval.
3. The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners has designated the County Commission
Chair to represent the County in discussions to prepare a draft interlocal agreement for joint
review and approval.
4. It is the intent of the City and the County to adopt and to begin implementing this interlocal
planning agreement judiciously without undue delay upon the adoption of this joint
resolution.
Approved the_________ day of ___________2023 by action of the Cle Elum City Council.
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Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
and the Cle Elum City Council
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Approved the________ day of ____________ 2023 by action of the Board of Kittitas County
Commissioners.
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Mayor Jay McGowan Commissioner Cory Wright, Chairman