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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA DATE: August 1, 2023 <br />ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Set a Public Hearing for August 15, 2023 at <br />2:00 pm to consider a Drought Auction. <br />BACKGROUND: On July 24, 2023, the Department of Ecology issued a <br />drought emergency covering the Lower Yakima, Upper <br />Yakima, and Naches Water Resource Inventory areas. With <br />this drought declaration the Department of Ecology may <br />issue emergency permits for water and approve temporary <br />transfers of water rights. <br />Kittitas County is considering making a portion of its water <br />rights portfolio available through a temporary leasing <br />agreement. A Public Hearing to consider a minimum bid <br />price and auction date is required to make these water right <br />assets available for 2023 drought response. <br />INTERACTION: Public Works <br />RECOMMENDATION: Set a Public Hearing for August 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM to <br />consider a Drought Auction. <br />HANDLING: Return one original to Public Works. <br />ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Public Hearing. <br />LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas <br />Public Works Water Resource Manager <br />