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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-24-minutes-public-works-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Works Study Session Regular Meeting Monday April 24, 2023 - 1:30 PM Commissioners' Auditorium 205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 1. Call to Order 2. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) 3. Surplus Tax Parcel No. 11251 Discussion 4. American Recovery Plan Act Requested Appropriations 5. Public Access of Kittitas County Lands 6. McElroy Bridge Update 7. Other business 8. Concluded Created on 4/20/2023 8:33:12 AM KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES COMMISSIONERS' AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 Regular Meeting MONDAY 1:30 PM April 24, 2023 Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith, and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz. Others: Mark Cook, Josh Fredrickson, Rebecca Cruse, Public Works; 6 members of the public. At 1:32 PM Chairman Cory Wright opened the Public Works Study Session. No Citizen Comments. MCELROY BRIDGE UPDATE Mark Cook briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the status of McElroy Bridge accessing the Elk Meadows Community and the impeding deadline to bring the bridge into compliance. Currently, no action has been taken by the community to remedy the bridge issues and Mark Cook asked for the Boards support to use County Staff and expertise to create a response plan and coordinate with regulatory agencies on behalf of community members to repair or replace the bridge. Mark Cook added that Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager has met with Regional FEMA staff and outcome of those conversations is that Kittitas County doesn't have the authority to grant this bridge variance without jeopardizing the Flood Rate Insurance Program that benefits property owners throughout flood prone areas in Kittitas County. Mark Cook requested the Boards support of a short-term land use moratorium as previously discussed. The Board was not in full support of a Resolution placing a temporary Land Use Moratorium on the far shore properties dependent on the failed bridge. Several members of the public were present and commented. Discussion pursued and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz suggested another meeting with landowners to see how well disposed they are to the ideas. Direction was given to Staff to prepare a scope of work and fee estimate for county staff support. Ken Wilson, a private bridge structural engineer, presented a letter to the Board. SURPLUS TAX PARCEL NO.11251 Mark Cook briefed the Board of County Commissioners on tax parcel 11251 located at the intersection of Dry Creek Road and Reecer Creek Road. The Flood Control Zone District requested to burden the lot with a 50 -foot easement around Whiskey Creek for future habitat enhancement. Mark Cook recognizes the easement will impact the value of the property and requested the Board set a minimum sale price to Pie) 1 clsIFZ1ffiILto]"I reflect this easement. Direction to Staff was given to bring forward staff report and solicitation for approval and to set Public Hearing. AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN ACT REQUESTED APPROPRIATIONS Mark Cook requested the Board of County Commissioners to allocate $275,000 of American Recovery Plan Act Funds to the improvement of the Roslyn Cemetery irrigation system. The Board of County Commissioners informed staff that the Board supports awarding the grant and approved this item at a previous Finance Meeting. Mark Cook then briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the Kittitas County Parks & Recreation District 1 desires to improve the Evergreen Sno- Park. Direction to Staff was to prepare a cost estimate for soil stabilization and rehabilitation of the park and a revenue model for future maintenance of the Evergreen Sno-Park. PUBLIC ACCESS OF KITTITAS COUNTY LANDS Mark Cook presented the Board of County Commissioners with a draft letter to The Nature Conservancy conveying the County position on allowance of motorized opportunities on land The Nature Conservancy manages on Cle Elum Ridge. The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to bring back this item for consideration when all Commissioners are present. OTHER BUSINESS- ROAD VARIANCE COMMITTEE Mark Cook shared correspondence received by Community Development Services pertaining to the level of safety considered by the Road Variance Committee. Commissioners directed Mark Cook to respond to a reporter with road standards questions. Meeting concluded at 2:38 PM Rebecca Cruse, Administrative Assistant 2023-4-24 MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chairman INTEGRITY () STRUCTURAL ® ENGINEERING PLLC RECEIVED 4124 INTERLAKE AVENUE NORTH SEATTLE, WA 98103 TEL: (206) 547-1379 FAx: (206) 547-1381 EMAIL: INTEGRITYSE@ATT.NET < M1I MAS COUNTY )EPT OF PUBLIC WORKS April 24, 2023 VIA HAND DELIVERED Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners 205 W. 511 Ave. Suite 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 RE: McElroy Bridge Access and Moratorium on Land Use Elk Meadows, Inc. Dear Members of the Board: I am the owner of Integrity Structural Engineering, PLLC and am both a licensed Washington State Professional Engineer and a Structural Engineer. 1 have an advanced degree from University of Washington in Civil Engineering (MSCE) and more than 30 years of professional experience working on transportation and bridge projects for both municipal and private clients. My municipal client list has included transportation projects for Washington State, King County, Mason County, Skamania County, Jefferson County, Yakima County, City of Seattle, City of Redmond, City of Shoreline, City of Kirkland, and Washington State Parks & Recreation, while my private clients included Elk Meadows HOA, Carpenter Creek HOA, Storeybrook HOA, and Cascade River Community Club. I assisted Elk Meadows Inc. with the required emergency repair design, permitting, and construction in December 2021 - February 2022- 1 am an independent professional expert retained by Elk Meadows Inc. and have no financial interest regarding the access. The Kittitas County Department of Public Works Study Session Staff Report is requesting the Board of County Commissioners enact a moratorium on land use and development within the Elk Meadows Community across the McElroy Bridge Access. This requested direction is based upon mistaken conclusions and we ask the request be tabled until after Elk Meadows has been provided information requested and adequate time to independently verify. Furthermore, Elk Meadows was only provided this Public Works Directive on April 201h and was never provided the hydraulic analysis and supporting calculations prepared by the Department of Public Works. 1) December 13, 2021 was a unique confluence of severe weather, unsafe operating conditions, and a three axle garbage truck operated by a new driver to the route crossing the McElroy Bridge access fully loaded with added front 2,0001b Curotto-can hydraulic automated carry can. After crossing the bridge into Elk Meadows, the garbage truck picked up trash from only one property. Upon returning in the same unsafe severe weather conditions with snow piled on the bridge the driver did not stop at the bridge, and instead entered the bridge at speed with the Curotto-can forward, full from various collections, and the top open to the storm. Without stopping the garbage truck dynamically loaded the bridge during the unsafe crossing and on the third dynamic sway while trying to adjust the Curotto-can as shown in the cab video, the truck tipped the bridge over the drivers left into the river and destroying the bridge girders. Elk Meadows was not notified or allowed to measure or witness the truck's condition and weighing, but despite drying out nearly three -months (Dec 14 to a weight ticket of Feb 10) and with the rubbish and snow washed out of the truck, the truck weight was within 1% to over RCW limits. The truck was driven in an unsafe Kittitas County Members of the Board April 24, 2023 manner, under unsafe operating conditions, allowed to dynamically overload the bridge, and was over legal limit when crossing. 2) The McElroy Bridge is an existing bridge that was constructed around 1960 and approved in 1963 by Kittitas County Road Engineer D.E. Akins, the then Board of Commissioners, signed by Chairman Howard P Sorensen, and filed for record at the request of the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners. There are clear unimpeded sightlines across the 100 -foot long bridge and the access has safely and efficiently operated as a private one -lane usage without safety incident. The one -lane bridge functions effectively as it serves only the closed community of Elk Meadows functioning as a cul-de-sac without through access. Traffic utilization across the bridge is estimated at a typically about 20 -vehicle trips per day in winter and probably not more than 250 - vehicle trips per day peak in summer. Traffic safety is assured by the very low traffic volumes, low traffic speeds of the private community, adequate sight distance, and fully stopped conditions at each end. The required girder repair did not change the conditions of the original 1963 County Engineer approval, nor impact the demonstrated historic safe performance. Public Works staff statements that the bridge must meet a two-lane minimum with of 22 -feet applicable to County through roads, high speed roads, and higher volume roadways, is mistaken. 3) The McElroy Bridge Access crosses the Yakima River downstream of the Lake Easton dam, for which flow is regulated by the Bureau of Reclamation. In addition, there are five bridges upstream of this access including Rail Road Street Bridge with piers in the water, two WA State 1-90 bridges with piers at the edge of water, the East Sparks Road Bridge, and the private Sun Island Drive Bridge. Each upstream crossing can have some impact and may reduce the potential for logs and debris that the McElroy Bridge access must clear. Furthermore, McElroy's repaired girders from January 2022 were constructed of a stiffer and shallower steel that created a raised flood clearance over the main Yakima River channel of at least 0.5 -feet as well as an improved floodway opening by more than 5%. FEMA figures provided from Kittitas County before the repair showed the calculated 100 -year flood elevation as only 0.5 -feet different than the bottom of old bridge, which was recently corrected. These installed repairs benefitted local flood performance at the bridge and it is also a simple matter to lift the bridge up more to further improve flood performance during required abutment maintenance. Also, historic observation at the bridge showed that in the more than 60 -years of valuable use, the flood elevation had not reached the bottom of the bridge. In January 2009 large logs and debris did accumulate at the central pier's upstream independent protective lead pile, for which it was installed. This debris caused the river to locally divert around the west approach resulting in erosion of the west approach roadway gravel that was repaired along with removal of the log debris. The bridge was not impacted, other river debris passed below the structure, and maintenance repairs were completed very quickly in less than two days. The flood risk to the bridge has been reduced by the recent girder repairs and can easily be improved further with allowed maintenance. The County's application of criteria used throughout the state at other very different, non-regulated flow conditions, should not be applied at this bridge where upstream structures are changing the debris load and flow is regulated. The bridge was already improved in January 2022 and had a more than a 60 -year history of successfully clearing flooding and passing debris that can be easily increased, if verified as necessary. Finally the Staff Report stated that permits were issued with clear communication to the Elk Meadows Homeowners Association that the bridge, previously approved by Kittitas County in 1963 and safely operated for more that 60 -years was, temporarily permitted. This is not true. The repair to the existing structure took place without new environment impact to the river, no new shoreline impact and was exempt maintenance of existing facilities per WAC 197-800(3). Also, the County Engineer's letter of February 8, 2023 paragraph three stated, "This letter formalizes those calculations did not meet HL -93 load rating resulting in the bridge authorized as a temporary structure." Stamped calculations were provided February 10,• 2023 showing that the bridge repair satisfied HL -93 (a highway load condition, which would not occur here, of a three axle 72,0001b truck combined simultaneously with heavy traffic on the bridge of 640lbs per linear foot). Therefore the bridge resulted in a permanent structure as was previously assured in 1963. ISE, PLLC Page 2 of 3 Kittitas County Members of the Board April 24, 2023 I recommend that the Members of the Board do not act on Public Works request and instead require that Public Works provide the requested hydraulic analysis and supporting calculations to allow for independent verification and the opportunity for Elk Meadows to further maintain the existing bridge as necessary. Sincerely, Kenneth M. Wilson, PE SE Bridge Consultant WSDOT/FHWA Certified Bridge Inspector No. D2038 cc: Mark Cook (via HAND DELIVERED) ISE, PLLC Page 3 of 3 KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2023 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 24, 2023 TOPIC: Surplus Tax Parcel No. 11251 ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff schedule a public hearing setting the minimum sale price of tax parcel 11251. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) disposes of real property pursuant to KCC 2.81.050 (2). • KCC 2.81.060 directs disposal pursuant to Revised Code of Washington 36.34.100 (EXHIBIT 1). • BoCC may conclude the property is surplus to county need excluding a retained flood easement by the Flood Control Zone District (FCZD). • The FCZD desires to retain a 50 -foot easement centered about the centerline of Whiskey Creek. • "TAXSIFTER" identifies a value of $23,020 to Kittitas County Road Department (EXHIBIT 2). • The City of Ellensburg recently determined the parcel is "unbuildable" (EXHIBIT 3). BACKGROUND: The BoCC has previously been briefed on the status of tax parcel 11251 (corner of Reecer Creek Road and Dry Creek Road). A local land developer recently acquired the adjoining abandoned right of way to the parcel. Owing to the listed sales history price of $23,020 and the parcel not being right of way; the BoCC may not vacate the parcel and must dispose of the parcel pursuant to KCC 2.80.050(2). At KCC 2.81.060 the county may dispose of the parcel pursuant to a sealed bid process. County code provides for the disposal process pursuant to Revised Code of Washington Chapter 36.34. DISCUSSION: Public Works (PW) proposes scheduling a public hearing with the BoCC requesting the Board set the minimum purchase price. PW has considered the impact of retaining a flood easement centered about Whiskey Creek on the minimum purchase price. The City of Ellensburg has determined the parcel is "non -buildable" (EXHIBIT 3). The easement is necessary allowing for future improvements to Whiskey Creek allowing improved Page 1 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 flood conveyance or fish passage. Given the easement impact to parcel value ($23,020), the "non -buildable" status and our desire to ensure the property does not become a camp site; PW is requesting the BoCC set the minimum purchase price at $5,000. Once the BoCC sets the minimum purchase price, PW will prepare a notice of sale consistent with RCW 36.34.100. The notice will be brought to the BoCC for action at a subsequent business meeting of the Board. FISCAL IMPACTS: PW has spent approximately $5,000 in towing and enforcement fees the past couple of years vacating trespassers on the parcel. ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBIT 1: REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON 36.34.100 EXHIBIT 2: TAXSIFTER PARCEL DATA 11251 EXHIBIT 3: CITY OF ELLENSBURG LETTER Page 2 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 EXHIBIT 1: TAXSIFTER PARCEL DATA 11251 Page 3 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 3/31/23, 2:50 PM Terra Scan TaxSifter- KITTITAS County Washington ............... KI-1111AS COUNT �tnIE�l�alo�Es1,; WASHINGTON TA SIFT R SIMPLE SEARCH SALES SEARCH COUNTY HOMEPAGE CONTACT DISCLAIMER PAYMENT CARTIO) Mike Hougardy Kittitas County Assessor 265 W Sth Ave Ste 101 Ellensburg WA 46926 AssessDL Treasurer Appraisal 6,4anfHLev Parcel Parcel#; 11251 Owner Name: KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) DOR Code: 67 - Services - Governmental Addressl: $100 Situs: $0 Address2: 411 N RUBY ST STE 1 Map Number: 18-18-27030-0029 City, State: ELLENSBURG WA Status: EXEMPT FULL YEAR Zip: 98926-6300 Description: ACRES 1.15, CD. 8753-3; SEC. 27; TWP. 18; RGE. 18; PTN. SEI/4 SWI/4 Comment: CURRIER CREEK ANNEXATION, CITY OF ELLENSBURG ORD. # 4847 - CHANGE TAXING DISTRICT FROM 22 TO 18, 20 FOR 21 2023 Market Value 2023 Taxable Value 2023 Assessment Data Land: $100 Land: $0 18 - CIEB SD401 F2 District: Improvements: p $0 Improvements: $0 Hl CO COF ST Permanent Crop: $0 Permanent Crop: $0 Current Use/DFL: No Total $100 Total $0 Senior/Disability Exemption: No Total Acres: 1.15000 Owner's Name KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) Ownership Sales History Ovunership V. 100% Sale Date Sales Document # Parcels Fxcise # Grantor 05/01/96 1698 1 1698 COLASURDO, DOMINIC].ETUX Year Billed Owner 2023 KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) 2022 KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) 2021 KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) 2020 KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) 2019 KITTITAS CO (PUBLIC WORKS) View Taxes Building Permits No Building Permits Available Historical Valuation Info Land Impr. PermCrop Value $100 $0 $100 $0 $100 $0 $100 $0 $100 $0 Parcel Comments Owner Type Owner Grantee Price KITTITAS CO ROAD DEPT $23,020 taxsifter.m.kittitas.wa.us/Assessor.aspx?keyld=1400530&pareelNumber=11251&typelD=1 1/2 Total Exempt Taxable $0 $100 $100 $0 $0 $100 $100 $0 $0 $100 $100 $0 $0 $100 $100 $0 $0 $100 $100 $0 taxsifter.m.kittitas.wa.us/Assessor.aspx?keyld=1400530&pareelNumber=11251&typelD=1 1/2 3/31/23, 2:50 PM Date Comment TerraScan TaxSifler- KITTITAS County Washington 08/04/20 CURRIER CREEK ANNEXATION, CITY OF ELLENSBURG ORD. # 4847 - CHANGE TAXING DISTRICT FROM 22 TO 18, 20 FOR 21 12/06/05 RM -6/21/96 -SEG FROM 18-18-2730-0023 CD. 8753 FOR RD. R/W FROM KITT. CO. (1.15@) Property Images No images found. 1.0.8368.16162 Data current as of: 3/3D/2023 3:49 PM T —ROIIYear_Search: 2023 taxsifter.co. kiltitas.wa.us/Assessor.aspx?keyld=1400530&parcelNumber=11251 &typelD=1 2/2 EXHIBIT 2: REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON 36.34.100 Page 4 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 RCW 36.34.010 Authority to sell—lay sell timber, minerals separately—Mineral reservation. Whenever it appears to the board of county commissioners that it is for the best interests of the county and the taxing districts and the people thereof that any part or parcel, or portion of such part or parcel, of property, whether real, personal, or mixed, belonging to the county, including tax title land, should be sold, the board shall sell and convey such property, under the limitations and restrictions and in the manner hereinafter provided. In making such sales the board of county commissioners may sell any timber, mineral, or other resources on any land owned by the county separate and apart from the land in the same manner and upon the same terms and conditions as provided in this chapter for the sale of real property. The board of county commissioners may reserve mineral rights in such land and, if such reservation is made, any conveyance of the land shall contain the following reservation: "The party of the first part hereby expressly saves, excepts, and reserves out of the grant hereby made, unto itself, its successors, and assigns, forever, all oils, gases, coals, ores, minerals, gravel, timber, and fossils of every name, kind, or description, and which may be in or upon said lands above described; or any part thereof, and the right to explore the same for such oils, gases, coals, ores, minerals, gravel, timber and fossils; and it also hereby expressly saves and reserves out of the grant hereby made, unto itself, its successors, and assigns, forever, the right to enter by itself, its agents, attorneys, and servants upon said lands, or any part or parts thereof, at any and all times, for the purpose of opening, developing, and working mines thereon, and taking out and removing therefrom all such oils, gases, coal, ores, minerals, gravel, timber, and fossils, and to that end it further expressly reserves out of the grant hereby made, unto itself, its successors, and assigns, forever, the right by it or its agents, servants, and attorneys at any and all times to erect, construct, maintain, and use all such buildings, machinery, roads and railroads, sink such shafts, remove such oil, and to remain on said lands or any part thereof, for the business of mining and to occupy as much of said lands as may be necessary or convenient for the successful prosecution of such mining business, hereby expressly reserving to itself, its successors, and assigns, as aforesaid, generally, all rights and powers in, to, and over said land, whether herein expressed or not, reasonably necessary or convenient to render beneficial and efficient the complete enjoyment of the property and the rights hereby expressly reserved." No rights shall be exercised under the foregoing reservation until provision has been made to pay to the owner of the land upon which the rights reserved are sought to be exercised, full payment for all damages sustained by reason of entering upon the land: PROVIDED, That if the owner for any cause refuses or neglects to settle the damages, the county, its successors, or assigns, or any applicant for a lease or contract from the county for the purpose of prospecting for or mining valuable minerals, or operation contract, or lease, for mining coal, or lease for extracting petroleum or natural gas, shall have the right to institute such legal proceedings in the superior court of the county wherein the land is situated, as may be necessary to determine the damages which the owner of the land may suffer. Any of the reserved minerals or other resources not exceeding two hundred RCW (10/5/2022 10:25 AM) 1 1 1 dollars in value may be sold, when the board deems it advisable, either with or without publication of notice of sale, and in such manner as the board may determine will be most beneficial to the county. [1963 c 4 § 36.34.010. Prior: 1945 c 172 § 3; 1943 c 19 § 1; 1891 c 76 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4007.1 RCW (10/5/2022 10:25 AM) [ 2 1 EXHIBIT 3: CITY OF ELLENSBURG LETTER Page 5 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 501 N. Anderson St., Ellensburg WA 98926 Land Use Permitting (509) 962-7231 Construction Permitting (509) 962.7239 Jamey Ayling, Director tea- Phone: (509) 925-8653 Fax: (509) 925-8655 E -Mail: aylingj@ci.eilensburg.wa.us January 27, 2023 RE: Buildable Status of Parcel 11251 To Whom it may concern: The parcel located at the intersection of Reecer Creek Road and West Dry Creek Road identified as parcel 11251 has some significant challenges to being built upon. The property has Reecer Creek that bisects the middle of the property and retains an 85 foot stream buffer. There are also potential wetlands on this property which will add additional buffers further hampering the property's ability to be constructed on. Lastly the property is triangular and bordered on three sides with rights-of-way which require building setbacks from the edge of the right-of-way. It is the opinion of the Community Development Director that this property is non -buildable due to these factors and no permits for buildings would be permitted on said parcel. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Jamey Ayling Community Development Director KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2023 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 24, 2023 TOPIC: American Recovery Plan Act Requested Appropriations ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requested appropriations have been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). • The City of Roslyn desires improving irrigation to the city's cemetery. • KC Parks and Recreation District 1 desires improving the Evergreen Sno-park. • The County received nearly $9.3 million in federal funding from ARPA. BACKGROUND: The American Recovery Plan Act provided approximately $9.3 million in funding to Kittitas County. Two requests are now in front of the BoCC for funding consideration the City of Roslyn and Parks and Recreation District 1. The county has previously awarded grants to recipients using a sub -recipient grant contract prepared by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. DISCUSSION: The City of Roslyn request to improve cemetery irrigation is estimated at approximately $257,000. Public Work's review of the provided cost estimate suggests to us that the design fee is likely low at $4,200. Several other estimated items suggest to PW that a grant not exceeding $275,000 is a more appropriate request given grant scope. Our review of submitted documents from Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District 1 (KCP&RDI) rehabilitating failing soil conditions at the Evergreen Sno-park suggest to us, a better cost estimate is required. Providing we know the square footage of parking/park area experiencing settlement, we can provide a cost estimate to the BoCC on likely remedial actions and associated costs stabilizing parking/park areas. We recommend a site visit with PW staff and KCP&RD1 staff to better understand the scope of soil stabilization and desired final product outcomes. Page 1 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 FISCAL IMPACTS: PW recommends setting a grant award for the City of Roslyn at $275,000. Once PW has evaluated the Evergreen Sno-park with Recreation District staff, we will advise the BoCC on likely costs associated with soil stabilization at the park. ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBIT 1: CITY OF ROSLYN REQUEST DOCUMENTS EXHIBIT 2: KC PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1 REQUEST DOCUMENTS Page 2 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 EXHIBIT 1: CITY OF ROSLYN REQUEST DOCUMENTS Page 3 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 Mark Cook From: Laura Osiadacz Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:43 PM To: Mark Cook Subject: FW: City of Roslyn - Cemetery Water Main Extension Cost Estimate/Scope/Project Timeline Attachments: Cost Estimate Cemetery (4-05-23).pdf; 0571_001.pdf Fyi... here is some information for our meeting next week. Laura Osiadacz (O-Shaw-Dis) Kittitas County Commissioner, District #2 205 W 51h Ave. Ste. 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887 Office 509-962-7508 Fax 509-962-7679 http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us From: Planner <planner@ci.roslyn.wa.us> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2023 9:45 AM To: Laura Osiadacz <laura.osiadacz@co.kittitas.wa.us> Cc: Mayor <Mayor@ci.roslyn.wa.us>; Public Works <PublicWorks@ci.roslyn.wa.us>; richardm50@msn.com Subject: City of Roslyn - Cemetery Water Main Extension Cost Estimate/Scope/Project Timeline CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Kittitas County network. Do not click links, open attachments, fulfill requests, or follow guidance unless you recognize the sender and have verified the content is safe. Hi Laura, Below is the brief description of the proposed project discussed last week during your meeting. We have also attached a cost estimate and brief description of the project. I have also attached a brief letter from jeff Adams, Mayor Pro Tempore regarding the importance of this project within the City. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or additionally needed information. The City of Roslyn is proposing to install a new irrigation system for the Cemetery. The existing irrigation system for the Cemetery was originally installed in 1950's. The system consists of 2 -inch steel lines with on-going issues that include (undersize lines? low pressure? broken mains? preventing further expansion?). The Cemetery is located on the west side of Roslyn along Memorial Rd and bounded by the 5th St Alley and Nelson Dairy Rd. The proposed work for funding would include the planning and design phase as well as construction. Planning will include coordination with the fire chief and Dept of Health to confirm system capacity for the new looped main and any new hydrants. Design would include preparation of construction plans and contract documents for contractor procurement. Construction would include abandoning the existing irrigation system in place, establishing erosion control measures, and trenching for the installation of the new irrigation lines. The 1 proposed irrigation system will include approximately 2,265 -linear feet of 6 -inch water main with looped connection points at S Stn St and S 7tb St. The 6 -inch main will include approximately 1,345 -linear feet of 2 -inch lateral lines with spigot heads. Final proposed design conditions will include layout of all associated fittings and valves with hydrants as approved by the Fire Chief and Public Works Director. Tentative schedule for the project: 11 Apply for Funding — April 2023 • Contract and Council Approval — May?? Planning and Design —June 2023?? • Contractor Procurement —July 2023?? ff Construction — Aug -Sept 2023?? Thank you, Phone 509.649.3105 Ext. 2 Web www.ci.roslvn.wa.us Email plannerOci.roslyn.wa.us 2015 First Street, PO Box 451 Roslyn, WA 98941 The information transmitted by this email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be aware that any use, review, retransmission, distribution, or reproduction is strictly prohibited. if you received this in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the material from all devices. message id: 38eb45916c6dcbdac24bb8719d004al4 .�: : • ' CITY OF ROSLYN National Historic District and Preserve America Community April 6, 2023 To Whom it may concern, I am writing this letter in support of looking for funding in replacing existing sprinkler system in the Roslyn Historical Cemeteries. There are 26 different cemeteries that date back to the early 1880's. The existing sprinkler system has been in place since around the 50's and 60's and has been deteriorating and patch worked together to be able to be used. The cemetery is one of the biggest tourist attractions for our community along with the rich mining history of our town. We have a great group of volunteers and city public works that has continued to maintain the cemetery grounds, but the past several years has been challenging trying to keep the cemetery grounds green for our visitors as the old water system continues to have failures often. The funding for this new sprinkler system would be a great improvement to help maintain the sacred grounds of the Roslyn historical cemeteries for years to come. Sincerely, Jeff Adams Council 5 Mayor pro tempore City of Roslyn 201 S 1" St., P.O. Box 451, Roslyn, WA 98941 PH 509-649-3105, FAX 509.649-3174 derk@d.rosfyn.wa.us City of Roslyn Cemetery Irrigation System Pre -Construction and Construction Engineer's Estimate ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE QUANTITY COST Planning LS $3,045 1 $3,045 Design -Contractor Procurement LS $4,200 1 $4,200 Mobilization and Demobilization LS $5,000 1 $5,000 Temporary Traffic Control LS $500 1 $500 Trench Excavation Safety LS $500 1 $500 Erosion Control Measures LS $1,500 1 $1,500 6 -inch PVC w/bedding material LF $45 2265 $101,925 2 -inch PVC w/bedding material LF $25 1645 $41,125 Trench Backfill CY $60 75 $4,500 Main Fittings LS $2,500 1 $2,500 6 -inch Gate Valves EA $1,300 6 $7,800 Double Check Valves EA $8,000 2 $16,000 Hydrant Assembly EA $4,500 2 $9,000 Connection to Existing Water Main EA $2,000 2 $4,000 Site Restoration LS $1,500 1 $1,500 HMA Repair SF $5 750 $3,750 Estimate Subtotal: $206,845 15% Contigency: $31,027 Estimated Sales Tax at 8%: $19,030 Total Estimate: $256,901 -Assume existing native soils are largely acceptable for trench backfill. -Actual Construction Costs may vary based on the Contractor, Supplier, and unexpected site conditions. EXHIBIT 2: KC PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO.1 REQUEST DOCUMENTS Page 4 of 4 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 J�ocr Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District 1 ?. P.O. Box 1064 - Roslyn, WA - 98941 RECEIVED info@kprd1.org www.ukcparksandrec.org biAR 14 2iJz3 KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Board Of County Commissioners March 8, 2023 205 W 5th Ave Suite 108 Ellensburg WA 98926-2887 Subject: ARPA Appropriations Request KPRD1 is not funded by tax revenue of any kind - we exist and operate on what we are able to raise through donations. Thankfully, the District owns a five -acre parcel outside South Cle Elum that was developed into the Evergreen Sno-Park in 2014. Evergreen provides users with over 90 miles of trail access - the other five Sno-Parks in the district combined have 115 miles of trails access, making Evergreen the Sno-Park with the greatest access and the most potential traffic. We lease the Sno-Park property to Washington State Parks each winter season for a fee which we then use to pay our annual insurance bill, leaving the District to function the rest of the year on donations. The lack of a reliable income source prevents the district from accomplishing projects we have on our agenda - projects that would benefit any resident or visitor to the District in their pursuit of recreational activities. We realize there are a variety of grants that could be applied for but with many requiring matching funds, we are simply unable to gain any traction in our goal of improving and expanding recreational opportunities in Upper County. The Evergreen Sno-Park was established on land that had previously been used as a dumping site for construction debris and fill dirt. It was then graded and covered with gravel. Over time, the gravel has sunk into the clay -like substance below it necessitating several additional gravel applications. These "band -aide" fixes simply have not lasted long. The lack of proper preparation Kent Verbeck Ira Astrachan Keegan Fengler Ali Astrachan Lucy Temple Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District 1 n* P.O. Box 1064 - Roslyn, WA - 98941 info@kprd1.org www.ukcparksandrec.org of this site to withstand the rigors of the elements and traffic has resulted in deep ruts, pot holes, and an eroded border. This decay has lead to numerous instances of vehicle damage as evidenced by the annual revelation of broken parts (snowmobile tracks, fairings, body panels, etc) after the snow melts. Discussions with Kittitas County Snowmobile Groomers Council, Upper County Recreation Association, and members of the Washington State Snowmobile Association (one of the original financial backers of the Sno-Park) have sparked our desire to commit to significant upgrades to the Sno-Park that will ensure its long-term survivability and usefulness for all to enjoy. The plan includes surveying, engineering, excavation, fill, and gravel, plus a robust gate and proper signage to ensure the park lasts well into the future without decaying and/or causing damage to vehicles and snowmobiles. Estimates for the cost of these upgrades range from $120,000 - $220,000, depending on the results of the engineering / surveying (to determine the depth and extent of excavation prior to proper fill). KPRD1 presently lacks funds necessary to have this preparatory work done, however we plan to contact Washington State Parks to see if they have engineering expertise and/or personnel that could assist. In order to preserve and fortify our one asset - The Evergreen Sno-Park - Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District 1 formally requests funding for these improvements via the ARPA program. We believe the investment in this tourism -based infrastructure will be beneficial to the community at large plus those who chose Kittitas County as their winter adventure destination. Thank you for your time and consideration, Kent Verbeck Chairman, KPRD1 Kent Verbeck Ira Astrachan Keegan Fengler Ali Astrachan Lucy Temple o b IF4. n` Diana Dupuis Director STATE OF WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 1111 Israel Road S.W.. P.O. Box 42650.Olympia, WA 98504-2650 • (360) 902-8500 TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf: 800-833-6388 www.yarlks.statema.us March 7, 2023 Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District & Kittitas County Subject: Letter of Support for Evergreen Sno-Park Improvement Grant Dear County Commissioners: This letter is in support of any grants or other funding initiatives to improve winter public parking and services at the Evergreen Sno-Park. The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program provides services such as snow removal, trail grooming, and sanitation during the winter season to more than 130 Sno-parks statewide including Evergreen Sno-Park. We rely heavily on our land manager partners to maintain and improve road and parking infrastructure so that our plowing equipment, grooming equipment, and the parking public can enjoy winter access. Kittitas County benefits from the winter recreationalist that visit Evergreen Sno-park which leads to a positive impact on the area economy. Snowmobilers, snow bikes, tracked all -terrain vehicles, and skiers use Evergreen Sno-Park for winter recreation and it is vital to keep this gateway in great shape and improve it for future use. Currently, Evergreen Sno-park requires more permanent drainage, grading and expansion. Our program years ago funded a temporary re -grading project, but this was not an ideal solution and did not alleviate the problems we are encountering at this location today. With the increase in population to Washington State and the public interest in winter recreation, approving funding to improve the conditions at Evergreen Sno-park would be a win for Kittitas County and the winter recreationalist in general. Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program strongly supports the Evergreen Sno-park improvement grant application. Sincerely, Corey Tolar, Program Manager Winter Recreation Program io WINTER RECREATION PROGRAM Fwd: EverGreen Sna Berk Ira Astrachan <ira.astrachan@kprdl.org> To: Ira Astrachan <Info@kprd1.org> Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM From: Jason Holmes <jay.holmes44@gmail.com> Date: March 7, 2023 at 10:32:56 AM PST To: Tim Penelerick <trpsnow@aol.com> Cc: Bob Seelye <robert.seelye@gmail.com>, Max R <maxrochester@hotmail.com>, Jason Goldstein <jason.goldstein@parks.wa.gov>, WAYNE MOHLER <wfmohler@msn.com> Subject: EverGreen Sno Park Good afternoon: On behalf of the Upper County Recreation Program I would like to express our support to allocate funding to properly repair and maintain the Evergreen Sno Park . The towns of Easton, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald, Kittitas County and visitors from other municipalities and counties will benefit by having access to one of the region's finest greenways via the Evergreen Sno Park. The EverGreen Sno Park is an ideal candidate for grant funding. It incorporates many important features and is a great model for trail planning and development: working with corporate/public interests to support trails securing donations from businesses and the public planning inter -community linkages for recreationalists promoting the importance of volunteers in the outdoor environment generating tremendous community support promoting cooperation among agencies and jurisdictions finding opportunities for outdoor recreational education Thank you for your consideration of the EverGreen Sno Park . We will look forward to publicizing this project and coordinating efforts for success. Best regards, 6 Jason Holmes Alpine Principle/Upper Coutny Recreation Association mail Funding support for Evergreen Snow Park Bob Seelye <robert.seelye@gmail.com> Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 8:16 AM To: Ira Astrachan <ira.astrachan@kprd1.org>, cory.wright@co.kittitas.wa.us, laura.osiadacz@co.kittitas.wa.us, brett.wachsmith.co@co.kittitas.wa.us Kittitas County Commissioners: On the behalf of the Kittitas County Snowmobile Grooming Council, I urge all involved to support additional funding for improvements to the Evergreen Snow Park. This snow park was established on donated land over ten years ago and has struggled without any funding source. The Snow Park has seen increased usage as other parking near the top of the Pass operates at full capacity. Evergreen is one of the very few Snow Parks that allows winter recreation over a vast area that stretches all the way to the Kittitas County borders near Highway 410. Users bring many tourism dollars into our community with their support of local lodging, restaurants, fuel, etc. Immediate needs to the Snow Park include a gate and engineering to prepare for grading, rock and gravel. It is currently very muddy when temps are above freezing. Our Grooming council fields many complaints of users getting their vehicles stuck in the mud. Thank you for your consideration. Our grooming council is committed to assist with funding grants over this next coming season. Respectfully, Bob Seelye, Chairman Kittitas County Snowmobile Grooming Council KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 24, 2023 TOPIC: Public Access of Kittitas County Lands ACTION REQUESTED: Direction to Staff LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to finalize letter for Board Signature. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • The Central Cascades Forest LLC owns 9,600 acres of forest land on Cie Elum Ridge. This land is managed by The Nature Conservancy, with the intent to permanently transfer the land to an entity that will maintain the conservation value of the land. The Checkerboard Partnership, which includes The Nature Conservancy, has identified the Department of Natural Resources as the preferred permanent landowner, with the intent to manage the land as a community forest. The Board may desire to communicate a County position to The Nature Conservancy regarding the potential for motorized use on these lands. The Nature Conservancy has expressed interest in gaining Board of County Commissioner support for the transfer of land to the Department of Natural Resources for management as a community forest. BACKGROUND: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) manages 9,600 acres of forest land on Cie Elum Ridge, which is owned by Central Cascades Forest LLC (CCF). TNC has been working to transfer ownership to an entity, public or private, that will manage the lands to maintain conservation values. The Nature Conservancy, after consultation with stakeholders about potential ownership models, has identified the State Department of Natural Resources as the preferred owner. Under the proposed model, these lands would be managed as a Community Forest on Cie Elum Ridge, essentially expanding the adjacent Teanaway Community Forest. DISCUSSION: Individually, as County Commissioners, Commission members have expressed many of the concerns reflected in the proposed Cie Elum Ridge Economic Analysis, which would be funded by the Nature Conservancy. TNC seeks to provide the Board of County Commissioners with additional information, with the aim of addressing concerns so that the Board can support the proposal. Given TNC's offer to expend funds, the Board may Page 1 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT desire to communicate a County position to The Nature Conservancy regarding the potential for motorized use on the Cie Elum Lands. FISCAL IMPACTS: The potential impacts to Kittitas County of transferring the 9,600 acres of forest land to permanent public ownership for management as a community Forest is not well understood. The proposed Cie Elum Ridge Economic Analysis seeks to clarify those impacts. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Draft Letter to the Nature Conservancy Exhibit 2: Map of Central Cascades Forest LLC Cie Elum Ridge Lands Exhibit 3: Draft Request for Proposals with Kittitas County Feedback Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT EXHIBIT 1: Draft Letter to the Nature Conservancy Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT ,NOES To IN 4�E � 4Qo� �m FI'ITiI {9 COI All' Kittitas County, Washington BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District One District Two District Thee Cory Wright Laura Osiadacz Brett Wachsmith April 24, 2023 Darcy Batura Forest Partnerships Manager The Nature Conservancy 110 E First Street Cle Elum, WA 98922 via email: darcy.baturagtnc.org Dear Ms. Batura, Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Cle Elum Ridge Economic Analysis Request for Proposals. We understand that this analysis is intended, in part, to provide our Board of County Commissioners with additional information to evaluate the proposed transfer of Central Cascades Forest LLC (CCF) Cle Elum Ridge lands to the Department of Natural Resources as a Community Forestl. We have not taken a position on this community forest proposal and appreciate The Nature Conservancy's efforts to support our evaluation of the impact on Kittitas County residents and visitors. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), working in partnership with Yakima Basin Integrated Plan participants, including staff -level county representation and individual County Commissioner feedback, has worked to develop the Cle Elum Ridge Economic Analysis Request for Proposals. Individually, as County Commissioners, Commission members have expressed many of the concerns reflected in the proposed scope of work. These concerns include impacts to our tax base associated with the ongoing transfer of land from private to public ownership and the strain on County resources associated with both the rapid growth in recreational uses and residential housing demand in the Upper County. We appreciate efforts to date to identify sources of on- going revenue to help the County meet these needs, such as potential transfer of lands in the Cabin Creek Forest Legacy grant area to DNR as county state forest lands. To the degree that the proposed Economic Analysis can identify economic impacts and actionable mitigations and responses, this effort will be helpful. 1 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) manages 9,600 acres of forest land on Cle Elum Ridge, which is owned by Central Cascades Forest LLC (CCF). TNC has been working to transfer ownership to an entity, public or private that will maintain conservation values in its management of the lands. The Nature Conservancy, after consultation with stakeholders about potential ownership models, has identified the State Department of Natural Resources as the preferred owner. Under the proposed model, these lands would be managed as a Community Forest on Cle Elum Ridge, essentially expanding the adjacent Teanaway Community Forest. Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5"Avenue, STE 108 - Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 -FAX(509)962-7679 We, acting as a full Board of Commissioners, want to clearly communicate the importance of recreational motorized vehicle opportunities to many of our constituents. We request that TNC directly consider what motorized opportunities could be supported in the Cle Elum Ridge lands while still meeting the conservation value goals for the property. In particular, we request an evaluation of opportunities to improve accessibility of these lands by a diverse user group, allow for the future development of emergency evacuation routes, and promote connectivity from our Upper County Communities to State and Forest Service lands. These potential uses include but are not restricted to off-road vehicle (ORV) trail development. To summarize, we view the proposed economic analysis as helpful and want to request direct consideration of motorized opportunities on the Cle Elum Ridge lands. Given that this is a critical issue for the Board of County Commissioners, we wanted to clarify and emphasize the scope of our concern. Sincerely, Cory Wright Laura Osiadacz Brett Wachsmith District 1 District 2 District 3 Kittitas County Courlbouse 205 West 5"Avenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 FAX (509) 962-7679 EXHIBIT 2: Map of Central Cascades Forest LLC Cle Elum Ridge Lands Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Cle Elm Ridge Community Forest # 20®2044 A Connected Landscape tt Kachess Cie Elum Lake Lake r zs: Phase3 �t , \t Nk`aston \ ff \Y' �� P,hase 2 Easton Rnclvn. 7 rte~ t l� i Centrad Cascades Forest, managed by The Nature Conservancy Pacific Crest Trail U.S. Forest Service ■ Wilderness Arca 4v ` Teanaway Gotn anuli ty Forest Current Phase: Cie Elum South Cie Elum to i — ! ^N.y�kTdoe` G an -u ek n � ► 1.. P r!�nm2 ek WA Dept. of Natural Resources ■ WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Suncadia Towns to Teanaway Project Area ■ Roslyn Urban Forest o9/zs/aozo EXHIBIT 3: Draft Request for Proposals with Kittitas County Feedback Page 5 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Cie Elum Ridge Economic Analysis Request for Proposals Introduction/Background The Nature Conservancy (TNC) manages 9,600 acres of forest land on Cie Elum Ridge, Kittitas County (Figure 1), owned by Central Cascades Forest LLC (CCF), and is working to transfer ownership to an entity, public or private that will maintain conservation values in its management of the lands. The parcels are adjacent to the Teanaway Community Forest on the east and the Cities of Roslyn and Cie Elum, and community of Ronald along its southwest border. The State of Washington purchased the Teanaway Community Forest from a private timber company in 2013 to protect a vital piece of the Yakima River Basin watershed under the provisions of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. Interest in transitioning the Cie Elum Ridge into a DNR -owned and managed Community Forest on Cie Elum Ridge - essentially expanding the existing Teanaway Community Forest - is a major focus of stakeholder discussions. The Checkerboard Partnership a collaborative effort of diverse community interests of which TNC is member, has done extensive research, planning, and outreach to further its goal of a Community Forest on Cie Elum Ridge. The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners has not taken a position on the topic, and the economic analysis described here is intended in part to help the GewRws'-^ Board evaluate merits of the proposal. The Cie Elum Ridge lands are a significant portion of the Checkerboard Partnership's goal of protecting 27,000 acres of Kittitas County Forest lands (Taneum, Cabin Creek, and the Cie Elum Ridge.) The Cie Elum Ridge was identified as a target conservation acquisition in the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan Watershed Protection element and the transition to a Community Forest model is aligned with the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan Principles for Land Acquisitions (Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, Phase 2 Lands Plan, lune 2021). The 2016 Kittitas County Park Recreation and to work with public and mission related non-profit orizdmeaaous to Cain, Ind corscrv� a rq_o_T of open space corridor or seoafators and specifically referenced open spaces created by the Teanaway Community Forest and Cie Elum Ridge Lands The 12021 Kittitas County Recreation and Tourism Plan prioritized trail system resource parks and special Purpose facility goals from the 2016 plan for County implementation and recognized that other entities may lead other 2016 plan goals such as the conservancy gpalsITS'^ �^" v""taq CA A' Re,Fealieiq and To F m Plan def ses these lands as open SpaGe 68FF dOF5 Of SePaRtOls 10 PFeV dir' flefinit an be; ... PPR FAWF-I-Fe�� and I Fhan land -se� in and adjacent to Reslyn and Cie Elum., DNR, asthe owner and co -manager of the Teanaway Community Forest has expressed a willingness to explore taking ownership of the Cie Elum Ridge under a Community Forest model. Cie Elum Ridge connects the Teanaway and Cie Elum Watersheds. Heavy recreational use within the Cie Elum watershed strains local resources currently and will likely continue to intensity. A heightened risk of wildfire is also a concern; in 2017 the 36,000 -acre lolly Mountain Fire burned the northeast portion of Cie Elum Ridge and put the communities of Ronald and Roslyn on evacuation alert. To move forward with the Community Forest ownership model, DNR has asked partners to consider strategies to ease the strain of increased tourism and recreation on County resources and to explore ways for the County to achieve benefits from a Community Forest. Finding a way to mitigate these stressors and risks now and into the future is acknowledged by all involved. Commented [ATI]: Update link to adopted plan: httpl/lkifthlupl..d/b/lutionst2a 21 -116 -resolution ndf Commented [CC2]: Arden review language and determine if she agrees with this characterization. Commented [AT3R2]: I've revised to clarify that the purpose of the 2021 plan was to prioritize the County's Commented [CC4]: Arden review language and determine If she agrees with this characterization. In 2022, the Kittitas Conservation Trust was awarded a $3 million grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to identify a suitable owner for "Cie Elum Ridge Phase 1", the southernmost 1,250 acres of Cie Elum Ridge lands and move ahead with its acquisition. This prompted discussions among potential owners and interested parties which surfaced key questions and information needs related to the entire 9,600 -acre Cie Elum Ridge lands currently owned by CCF; this economic analysis is intended to address some of those needs. TNC and Yakima Basin Integrated Plan partners are seeking an economic analysis to identify mechanisms to expand public benefits and address costs to Kittitas County and fire protection districts related to the development and/or expansion of community forest on the Cie Elum Ridge. Purpose for Economic Analysis The scope of work described in the tasks below addresses key needs recognized by TNC, the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan Watershed [ands Subcommittee and the Checkerboard Partnership in planning for eventual community forest management of the Cie Elum Ridge parcels. 1. Aid collaborators in working together to achieve a collective vision for these lands that provides enduring value for the local community. 2. Understand current economic drivers in upper Kittitas County, and the pressures that currently exist related to recreational use, affordable housing, and demands for public services. 3. Provide a basis for informed decision-making regarding eventual ownership and management of the Cie Elum Ridge parcels; identify direct and indirect benefits and costs of integrating the Cie Elum Ridge lands into Teanaway Community Forest and enable the local community to influence these decisions to minimize community impacts. 4. Understand and develop ability to plan for expected benefits and develop strategies to mitigate impacts. SCOPE OF WORK TNC and its collaborators intend to work closely with the consultant to review preliminary findings and provide direction related to assumptions, data categories, and allowable uses within Cle Elum Ridge lands. Major checkpoints are identified below under task descriptions. Task 1—Characterize Existing Economic Conditions related to the Cie Elum Ridge lands in Upper Kittitas County Cie Elum Ridge is situated in upper Kittitas County Exhibit 1 which has experienced a huge population increase in recent years and is also heavily accessed by the Puget Sound population centers. Many people come to recreate in the area and there are also many second homes that are not permanently occupied or are used as vacation rental properties. This includes the 4,400 -unit planned development Suncadia and several adjacent recreational home developments. Two decades of 20% growth within the county has placed a strain on affordable housing and county infrastructure. The recent pandenii:. County part time residences being converted to full time as PUEel>ound owoeu discovered a work from home employment status. The added residents out additional pressure on existing resources Task 1 seeks to develop an understanding the current economy of upper Kittitas County. ' - Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" 1. What are the major economic drivers (Agriculture, Forest Products, Recreation, Hospitality, etc.)? 2. What is the magnitude of these drivers? 3. Who benefits from this economic activity? 4. What is the overall availability of a48Fdal3le ho 'agdevelooable land in the county for permanent residentials construction and development? How do the Cie Elum Ridge lands currently contribute or not contribute to this? 5. Specific to recreation— a. What areas are currently used by recreationists in upper Kittitas County and what is the type and intensity of usage? b. What are emerging recreational activities? What magnitude of growth is expected? c. Specific to ORV recreation, what areas are legally used by recreationists, and what unique features are available in different ORV areas that are sought by ORV recreatio na lists? e,.d. What new ORV sectors are in development that could alter the current landscape d—What ORV areas enable recreationists to drive ORVs from in -town to ORV trails? What is needed for ORVs to travel from residential areas near Cie Elum Ridge -to other ORV areas utilizing Proposed Cie EIum Ridge lands or other infrastructure? e. How significant is each category of recreation to the upper Kittitas County economy? e -f. How will new or expanded recreational uses be supported financially? 6. What public and private services are currently providing the needed support for the current residential and visitor populations, and where are the shortfalls? TNC anticipates the consultant to participate in two meetings with its collaborators associated with this task: • Kickoff meeting • Draft results meeting Task 2 — Economic Analysis of a New/Expanded Community Forest and General Consideration of Alternative Approaches for the Conservation of the Cie Elum Ridge. Task 2A TNC and its collaborators seek to understand the merits and tradeoffs by means of this analysis of the proposed community forest model and general alternatives in Task 2: 1. What are the merits and trade-offs associated with transitioning the Central Cascade Forest, LLC land on the Cie Elum Ridge into Community Forest status, and integrated into the Teanaway Community Forest? 2. What alternative approaches to conservation of the Cie Elum Ridge could be considered that respect the natural values and provide economic benefits to the local community'? 3. What opportunities, benefits and impacts are projected under the community forest and alternate conservation approaches? What are the projected changes to existing recreational These are described in the document" rNC Bookends' linked in the resource list below. uses? Are there unique opportunities for recreational users or open space corridor uses that could not be provided in another way or location? What are the benefits and impacts to the local administration of state-owned DNR lands under the proposed Community Forest model? What are the benefits and impacts, both within and outside the proposed Community Forest connected to the following. • Local economy (including taxes) • Roads and infrastructure • Law enforcement • Fire response • Recreation • Fisheries • Ecosystem services Fire -safe community benefits • Waste Management TNC anticipates the consultant to participate in one meeting with TNC and its collaborators associated with this sub -task: • Meeting to discuss and provide input to consultant's proposed Community Forest and alternative approach to conservation of Cie Elum Ridge. This will include gaining approval from TNC and its collaborators on allowed use assumptions to be used for the remainder of the analysis. Task 26 Because Kittitas County has jurisdiction over much of the privately owned Cle Elum Ridge area, we are particularly interested in understanding opportunities and resource needs that pertain to the County, including the following: 1. Unlike some of its neighboring counties, Kittitas County does not have a Parks and Recreation division because of the vast areas of public lands in the County which has historically dispersed recreational impacts. The County is recognizing more impacts from the intensity of recreational use in the study area and needs to plan for how to provide adequate services (police, fire, roads, parking, garbage collection, etc.). What services will the County need to provide under the Community Forest and alternate conservation models? What would the gaps in services be; what would the expected increase in service needs be? 2. Land along the State Route 903 corridor includes land zoned Rural Recreation. Is the available land base zoned Rural Recreation adequate to provide services to meet expected demand? This may include businesses like restaurants, hotels, stores, and campgrounds. 3. Available land for affordable residential development is limited in Kittitas County; access to water is a major limiting factor. The Cle Elum Ridge lands contain water mitigation "green zones" meaning that water is available to mitigate new residential development. a. What are other major economic costs and benefits associated with residential development on the Cle Elum Ridge lands outside of water availability (i.e. expanding development in the Wildland Urban Interface, ability to provide residential services, etc.) b. What mitigations/benefits could be derived from the conservation and creation of the Cie Elum Ridge Community Forest to assist with this issue? c. Could residential development potential be transferred to another area of the County? L. there other potential lands owned by the public (state) that could be transferred that would be better suited for residential (and affordable) development and are within the green zone? 4. What obstacles exist in current growth management legislation that could prohibit the County from creating offsetting revenue models resulting from intensified recreational use and increased demand for wildland fire evacuation efforts? TNC anticipates the consultant to participate in two meetings with TNC and its collaborators associated with this sub -task: • Meeting to orient consultant to specific data and context related to Task 2B and to provide additional direction for consultant in completing this subtask • Meeting to review and discuss results. Task 3 —Summary of Mechanisms to Expand Public Benefits and Address Financial Impacts Associated with Transferring the Cie Elum Ridge into a New/Expanded Community Forest. Based on results from the analysis described in Tasks 1 and 2, TNC and the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan partners seek a range of considerations that will aid TNC and its collaborators in achieving the outcomes we seek for the Cie Elum Ridge lands, including: 1. Approaches to mitigate identified economic impacts. 2. Contextualize benefits and impacts associated with a Cle Elum Ridge addition to the Teanaway Community Forest within the totality of the 27,000 acres of forest land the Checkerboard Partnership is working to protect. This includes improvements for non -motorized recreation (the Cle Elum Ridge), motorized (Taneum parcels owned by CCF) and Cabin Creek (DNR Trust Lands with the County as beneficiary to help assist with costs of ownership that could not be realized on lands like the Cle Elum Ridge and offset the impacts to ever increasing recreational impacts to the County as a whole). 3. Examples of similar situations elsewhere that could inform the Cie Elum Ridge project TNC anticipates the consultant to participate in two meetings with TNC and its collaborators associated with this task: • Meeting to review and discuss results. TNC also anticipates the consultant participating/presenting at three external meetings that may include additional stakeholders and parties key to understanding the information developed through this study. Resource List YBIP Watershed Lands Conservation Subcommittee Phase 2 Plan KITTITAS COUNTY IWRMP TARGETED WATERSHED PROTECTIONS AND ENHANCEMENT —LAND USE AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS PROJECT- Final Economic Impact Compensation and Policy Recommendations 2021 Kitti[as County Recreation and Tourism Plan 20 Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Wildland Fire Protection Strategic Plan IKittitas County Comprehensive Plan'.. '2016 Kittitas County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Teanaway Economic Impact Compensation and Policy Recommendations �NC Bookends; 6 Commented [ATS]: Update link to adopted plan: http //www <o kiffit— 21 -116 -resolution ptlt Commented [AT6]: hft2s7llkittitas.wa.us/unload s/docume is/ d/ - 1 /2019/2019 Comprehensive - Commented hCommented [AT7]: https://www.cp.kitthas.wa us/upload s/news/press- releases/8779/addtonal/2016%20Ktt'tas%20Cou tv%20P rks%20and%20Recreation%20Plan df FCommented [C e]: Need to link to this document whereveritis located Y I KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2023 STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: April 24, 2023 TOPIC: McElroy Bridge Update ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff notice Elk Meadows Homeowners Association (EMHOA) of staff s decision directing additional bridge repairs or replacement meeting minimum private bridge standards. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Responding to a failure of McElroy Bridge (12/13/2021), Public Works (PW) issued a temporary flood development permit allowing for temporary reuse of the repaired bridge. • The Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) recently completed a hydraulic evaluation of the Easton Reach (Yakima River) and has determined the existing bridge cannot remain in its current configuration. • The bridge is one foot under water during the 100 -year storm flow on the Yakima River. • The existing one -lane bridge is twelve feet wide — bridge rail to bridge rail. • Currently, county private bridge minimum width requirements are for a minimum width of 22 feet (bridge rail to bridge rail). • PW utilizes the Washington State Department of Transportation Hydraulics Manual (M23-03) to develop required flood freeboard (greater than 15 foot of bank full width requires three feet above the 100 -year flow event). BACKGROUND: The December 13, 2021, the McElroy Bridge failure in Elk Meadows required immediate repair of the bridge allowing several full-time residents access to the far shore of the Yakima River. Responding to the crisis, the FCZD and PW issued a temporary flood development permit (EXHIBIT 1) and expedited private bridge permit. Both permits were issued with clear communication to the Elk Meadows Homeowners Association that the bridge fate was dependent on further analysis by the county. The analysis is complete, and the bridge is not compliant with Federal Emergency Management Agency floodway regulations. The temporary bridge is also not compliant with PW private bridge standards (EXHIBIT 2). Page 1 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 DISCUSSION: PW has spent the past couple of months reviewing our regulatory requirements along with any permit discretion we have in county code and state law. We have also evaluated the water district serving Elk Meadows to understand operational issues associated with McElroy Bridge use. Staff have also begun working to secure terrestrial access to the water district's system reservoir located on the far shore of the Yakima River. Consultation with the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) legal advisor (Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office) has produced a resolution imposing a temporary land use moratorium on far shore properties (EXHIBIT 3). PW proposes notifying the EMHOA of our determination of non-compliant status of McElroy Bridge. The currently imposed deadline of November 15, 2023, is not a workable timeline for the EMHOA to develop a course of action. It is essential, however, that staff define a project timeline that is reasonable for resolving the fate of the existing McElroy Bridge. Staff proposes engaging the community on potential solution timelines in concert with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. It will likely take a couple of months for EMHOA to obtain an opinion on the probable technical solution to making the McElroy Bridge compliant. The FCZD, PW and other federal and state agencies will likely allow a performance period on the part of EMHOA (say four months). A detailed plan for compliance will then define project actions and associated timelines. Permitting actions and associated timelines will also require definition. Failure in meeting compliance plan implementation actions and timelines will result in code enforcement actions up to and including closing the bridge to use and/or bridge removal. Staff believes anything short of this outcome, will not be favorably met by state and federal regulatory agencies. The community is not a rich one. PW presumes the EMHOA has limited financial resources. Navigating state and federal permitting requirements requires skills best acquired by practice. PW is well skilled in securing the wide range of permits supporting bridge replacements. Consideration should be given, by the BoCC, affording EMHOA access to PW permitting expertise with assistance from state and federal agencies. The BoCC may also desire technical expertise from PW assisting in the development of the required compliance plan of action. While current PW resources are limited, the likelihood of success on the part of the EMHOA is low, given the need to demonstrate significant resolve to state and federal regulatory agencies on a compressed timeline. The BoCC, in directing support of compliance plan creation, must acknowledge that resources spent in the effort may ultimately fall short of avoiding bridge closure or removal. FISCAL IMPACTS: Undetermined at this time. ATTACHMENTS: EXHIBIT 1: FCZD FLOOD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT EXHIBIT 2: PW PRIVATE BRIDGE STANDARDS REGULATORY EVALUATION EXHIBIT 3: PROPOSED LAND USE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM Page 2 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 EXHIBIT 1: FCZD FLOOD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Page 3 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 KITTITAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FLOOD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Project: FD -21-00002 Integrity Structural Engineering, PLLC Date: February 1, 2022 Description: Re -install the McElroy Road Bridge for temporary use by replacing the failed girders with new steel girders and installing new and salvaged timber decking and curb. This structure can remain in place and in use under this permit until November 15, 2023. Landowner: Elk Meadows Homeowners Association Location: The project is located at the McElroy Road bridge within the SE % of Section 22, T20N, R14E, WM, in Kittitas County, Washington. Watercourse: Yakima River FIRM Panel: 53037C 654 D Zone: AE Base Flood Elevation: Estimated between 2048.6 and 2051.8 FT NAVD 88 Permission is granted under the provisions of RCW 86.16 and KCC 14.08, to complete the Proposed project. This permit is subject to the flood hazard reduction provisions in Kittitas County Code 14.08. All construction materials shall be resistant to flood damage, and the project shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. A Final Inspection with the Flood Control Zone District is required prior to final approval. Please call Kittitas County Public Works at (509) 962-7523 to schedule the final inspection with the Floodplain Manager. Replacement of the McElroy Bridge, which failed on December 13, 2021, is authorized as a temporary structure. New steel girders and new and salvaged timber decking and curb will be installed. The McElroy bridge must be removed by November 15, 2023 unless continued use is authorized in writing by a superseding floodplain development permit. The bridge will be located within the Floodway. Consistent with FEMA Region X Guidance Memorandum: Temporary Encroachments into the Floodway (October 1009, attached), a hydraulic analysis Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) or Letter of Map Revision is not required. for the bridge to be temporarily placed on site. The Flood Control Zone District will conduct a hydraulic analysis to inform permanent bridge requirements. KCC 14.08.105 requires that Kittitas County ensure that floodway requirements are met, that permitted development be reasonably safe from flooding, and that Kittitas County 411 N Ruby St, Suite 1 T: 509.962.7523 Ellensburg WA 98926 F: 509.962.7663 Flood Control Zone District Page 2 notify FEMA of changes to the base flood elevation within six months of when technical information ofsuch changes becomes available. Per FEMA Region X Guidance Memorandum: Temporary Encroachments into the Floodway (October 2009), the applicant may be liable for any.flood damage resultingfrom the temporary structure. Information ft•om the current Flood Insurance Study suggests that the McElroy Bridge does not have sufficient hydraulic capacity to convey the 1% chance annual flood event. The new bridge girders will elevate the bridge decking by 6 incites. 7 his difference in hydraulic capacity may decrease base flood elevations upstream of the bridge (an estimated 19 insurable structures may be affected) and increase them downstream of the bridge (an estimated 5 insurable structures may be impacted). Since a hydraulic analysis has not yet been conducted, the length of affected river and the magnitude ofpotential change is uncertain. Relevant codes that must be followed are shown below: 14.08.105 Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator. Duties of the Floodplain Administrator shall include but not be limited to I . Interpretations of the flood insurance rate maps (FIRM), and floodplain and floodway field designations. The Kittitas County Public Works Department shall maintain and keep all files and related information regarding the county's National Flood Insurance Program eligibility. 2. Field verification of lowest floor elevations at the time of framing inspection, and all other special construction requirements contained in this chapter. 3. Ascertaining whether all building permits issued in areas within the 100 -year floodplain comply with all of the special construction requirements of this chapter. 4. Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied; review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state, or local government agencies from which prior approval is required. S. Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the provisions of KCC 14.05.300 are met_ 6. Review all development permits to determine that the site is reasonably safe from flooding. 7. Notify FEMA when annexations occur in the Special Flood Hazard Area. 8. Notify FEMA of changes to the base flood elevation within six months of when technical information of such changes becomes available. Such notification shall include technical or scientific information. 14.08.300 Floodways. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in KCC 14.08.040 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris and potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply: EXHIBIT 2: PW PRIVATE BRIDGE STANDARDS REGULATORY EVALUATION Page 4 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 McElroy Bridge Original - April 14, 2023, Josh Fredrickson Revised —April 18, 2023, Arden Thomas, to add Title 14 requirements and update based on subsequent conversations with J. Fredrickson and M. Cook Due to the temporary approval of the current structure, Public Works cannot grant new access permits to lots dependent on the McElroy Bridge for access. Table below summarizes bridge design and flood damage prevention requirements. Not all requirements are shown (i.e. grade, etc.). Please see Kittitas County Code Title 12 and Title 20. Item KCC Reference Standard Standard to be Note Description in identified in Code correspondence to HOA Hydraulic Analysis 14.08.300 No rise No rise certification certification or CLO M R approved by FEMA Filling and grading 14.08.315 Compensatory Compensatory in floodplain storage storage deemed satisfied if no rise requirement met. Review to 14.08.105(4) Review all Before issuance determine if all development of floodplain necessary permits permits to development have been determine that all permit, Kittitas obtained necessary permits County requires have been documentation obtained from that all those federal, necessary state, or local permits have government been obtained agencies. (for example, WDFW HPA and DNR aquatic lease). Width 12.04.080 Table 4- Private Road 22 -ft The use of driveway 4A width of 22 -ft criteria is deemed unacceptable due to number of lots served by the bridge. Freeboard 12.01.110 (C) and 1-3 ft 1 ft KCC references (D) WSDOT Design Manual and WSDOT Bridge Manual. For Freeboard the Bridge Manual references WSDOT Design Manual, which in turn references the Hydraulics Manual. KCC specifically identifies only the Bridge and Design manuals Loading 12.07.010 (C) HL -93 HL -93 HL -93 is identified 12.04.090 (B) 75,000 pounds and then continues 20.02.050 75,000 pounds with "or as required by KCC 20.02.050" Post Loading 12.07.010 (C) Load rating Load rating Also references KCC posting required posting 20.02.050 required Bridge Permit 20.02.050 Permit Required New Permit Any new bridge and Required Required repairs of existing bridge requires a permit 12.01.110(C) includes WSDOT Design Manual; 12.01.110(D) includes WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, current edition as amended; as the design standard except where KCC provide otherwise. Below are excerpts from the Bridge Design Manual, Design Manual and Hydraulics Manual. WSDOT Bridge Design Manual (M23-50): 2.3.3.0 Vertical Clearances Water crossings structures shall provide vertical clearance for both freeboard, maintenance, hydraulic and, where applicable, shall satisfy navigation clearance requirements. Bridges over navigable waters shall satisfy the vertical clearances required by the Coast Guard. Communication with the Coast Guard will be handled through the Coast Guard Liaison Engineer. The actual minimum vertical clearance (to the nearest 0.1 foot) for the channel span shall be shown on the Preliminary Plan. The approximate location of the minimum vertical clearance shall be noted in the upper left margin of the plan. The clearance shall be shown to the water surface as required by the Coast Guard criteria. Minimum vertical clearances for the 100 -year design freeboard and Maintenance shall be determined and documented in accordance with the WSDOT Design Manual M 22-01 Section 720.03(5)(b)(4) for Water Crossing Structures. The roadway profile and the bridge superstructure depth shall accommodate all minimum vertical clearances provided. The actual minimum vertical clearance to the 100 -year flood shall be shown (to the nearest 0.1 foot) on the Preliminary Plan, and the approximate location of the minimum vertical clearance shall be noted in the upper left margin of the plan. WSDOT Design Manual (M22-01) 720.03(5)(b)(iv) Water Crossing Structures When determining the vertical clearance beneath a bridge or inside a buried structure, there are two elements that must be considered. The first is 100 Year Design Freeboard (Freeboard), and the second is Maintenance Clearance. Freeboard is related to the hydraulic capacity of the structure and is required by state and federal guidance. Typically, all bridges and buried structures are required to have a minimum of 1-3 feet of Freeboard above the 100 -year water surface elevation (see WSDOT Hydraulics Manual). The State Hydraulics Engineer determines the Freeboard, and it is documented in the Preliminary/Final Hydraulic Design Report (PHD/FHD). Approval from the State Hydraulics Engineer is required for any vertical clearance that is less than Freeboard. Maintenance Clearance is the distance from the highest ground elevation within the horizontal limits of the Hydraulic Width to the controlling top elevation. The State Hydraulics Engineer determines the Hydraulic Width, and it is documented in the PHD/FHD. Providing Maintenance Clearance beyond the minimum Freeboard is beneficial for required monitoring and inspections, as well as any maintenance activities that may be required during the life of the structure. Generally, these activities include staff walking through the culvert, taking measurements and photographs, but could also involve the use of machinery within the structure limits. Clearances above the minimums provided below are allowed and may be desirable based on an analysis of the project's contextual needs. WSDOT Hydraulics Manual (M23-03): 7-4.5.1 Freeboard The 100 -year design freeboard is the minimum dimension from the 100 -year water surface elevation to the minimum low chord that is necessary to pass all expected debris, water, and sediment expected over the life of a structure. The figures in the Standard Plans further illustrate the terms used here (WSDOT 2021d). A minimum of 3 feet of freeboard above the 100 -year water surface elevation is required on all structures greater than 20 feet long and on all bridge structures unless otherwise approved by the HQ Hydraulics Section. The stream designer shall also confirm that local ordinance requirements are met and any necessary permit conditions are satisfied. The 100 -year design Freeboard required on all buried structures unless otherwise approved by the HQ Hydraulics Section are listed in Table 7-2. Table 7-2 100 -Year Design Freeboard Requirements on Buried Structures Structure Bankfull Width Required Freeboard Less than 8 -foot BFW 1 foot above 100 -year flow event 8- to 15 -foot BFW 2 feet above 100 -year flow event Greater than 15 -foot BFW 3 feet above 100 -year flow event (bridge) In areas that are tidally influenced, the impacts of 2 feet of sea level rise shall be considered for the project. For all projects, the stream designer shall consider providing the clearances in Table 7-2 above the 100 -year projected 2080 water surface elevation. The required minimum 100 -year design freeboard shall be maintained across the entire minimum hydraulic opening, as shown in the SFZ figures in the Standard Plans (WSDOT 2021d). If aggradation is expected to occur, additional freeboard shall be given above the 100 -year design freeboard equal to the anticipated aggradation. If the 100 -year design freeboard requirements listed above cannot be met, a deviation will be required in the specialty report and approval from the HQ Hydraulics Section is required. At a minimum, the stream designer shall demonstrate the following: • The proposed freeboard will pass all expected debris, water, and sediment • There is no history of repetitive maintenance at the crossing location • Providing the required freeboard would cause adverse environmental impacts, roadway geometric impacts, or other unacceptable impacts • Efforts have been made to maximize the freeboard to the extent practicable Approval from the HQ Hydraulics Section does not guarantee that permitting agencies will approve the proposed 100 -year design freeboard. EXHIBIT 3: PROPOSED LAND USE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM Page 5 of 5 Public Works "Work Session Staff Report", 2023 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON Resolution No. 2023 ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON LAND USE DEVELOPMENT FOR ANY PARCEL IN THE ELK MEADOWS COMMUNITY THAT RELIES ON THE MCELROY BRIDGE FOR ACCESS WHEREAS: Elk Meadows is a residential community located in Cle Elum WA that is served by the Elk Meadows Homeowners Association; and WHEREAS: some of the residences in the community are accessed via the McElroy Road Bridge; and WHEREAS: on December 13, 2021, the McElroy Road Bridge collapsed causing a garbage truck to fall into the Yakima River; and WHEREAS: local and state authorizations (including Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)) were granted to re -install the bridge for temporary use with the stipulation that a permanent replacement structure would follow; and WHEREAS: the Flood Control Zone District conditioned the final fate of the bridge on the pending remapping of the Easton Reach of the Yakima River; and WHEREAS: the County engaged Watershed Science and Engineering to evaluate the McElroy Bridge and its impact on flooding as well as to provide a design concept for a replacement bridge; and WHEREAS: analysis regarding replacement bridge structure requirements is nearing completion and reveals that imposing state and local standards will likely be onerous and costly; and WHEREAS: it is unknown at this time whether a replacement bridge can or will be built in a timely manner; and WHEREAS: without a replacement bridge, existing landowners will not have access to their property, nor will any potential future buyers; and WHEREAS: given the status of uncertainty regarding bridge replacement feasibility, the County believes it prudent to stop future land use development pending a final decision on the fate of the bridge; and WHEREAS: RCW 36.70A.390 allows adoption of a moratorium on land use activities for sixty (60) days without holding a public hearing; and WHEREAS: public hearing must be held within sixty (60) days of the moratorium's enactment and findings of fact must be made to support the action. A moratorium may last six (6) months and be extended for up to one (1) year when accompanied by a work plan for moratorium research; and WHEREAS: the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners finds the need for such moratorium during the bridge feasibility analysis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all land use applications or building permits for Elk Meadows shall not be accepted for at least sixty days from March _, 2023 or until a permit for a replacement bridge has been issued. ADOPTED this day 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Clerk of the Board/Deputy Clerk of the Board