HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_Ratify Chair Signature_SalmonRecoveryGrant_03312026KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution to Ratify the Chair's
Signature on the Application Authorization Form for a
Salmon Recovery Grant Application
BACKGROUND: The Flood Control Zone District intends to apply for
$7,000,000 in funding for the Lower Kittitas Reach
Floodplain Reconnection Project. The project aims to
reduce flood risk and improve habitat conditions
associated with the failing Hansen Pits Levee. Work
will occur on property owned by Kittitas County and the
Bureau of Land Management. The project is in the
design phase, with draft 60 percent designs currently
under review by County staff. Kittitas County and Mid -
Columbia Fisheries are co -applicants on the grant with
Kittitas County managing the earthwork and engineered
habitat improvements, and Mid -Columbia Fisheries
managing revegetation and three years of maintenance.
This funding request would help address the remaining
funding need beyond the $10,000,000 Floodplains by
Design grant.
INTERACTION:
At the March 30, 2026, Special Study Session, Public
Works staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners
on the Grant Application process. With timelines to be
met for application submittal the Board of County
Commissioners gave direction to move forward with the
application process. This Resolution will ratify the
Chair's Signature on the Application Authorization
Form.
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and Sign the Resolution to Ratify the Chair's
Signature on the Application Authorization Form for a
Salmon Recovery Grant Application
HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas, Water Resource Manager
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
RATIFYING THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
FOR A SALMON RECOVERY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WASHINGTON STATE
RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR LOWER KITTITAS YAKIMA RIVER
FLOODPLAIN RECONNECTION IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS: Kittitas County Public Works intends to submit, as a co -applicant with Mid -Columbia
Fisheries, a Targeted Investment Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant application to
the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to fund implementation
of the Lower Kittitas Reach Floodplain Reconnection Project; and
WHEREAS: If awarded, the anticipated funding amount is $7,000,000; and
WHEREAS: The Lower Kittitas Reach Floodplain Reconnection Project will enable properties
acquired by the Flood Control Zone District to be managed for floodplain management,
flood risk reduction, and habitat restoration purposes; and
WHEREAS: This project is identified in the Flood Control Zone District Capital Improvement Plan as
Project No. 5; and
WHEREAS: The Salmon Recovery Funding Board application requires applicants to submit a
resolution from the Board of County Commissioners identifying the authorized
representatives on behalf of Kittitas County for the grant application, project contact,
grant agreement and amendments, and real estate documents; and
WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners were briefed on this grant application at a
Special Study Session on March 30, 2026, with direction given to Kittitas County
Public Works Staff to move forward with the application process; and
WHEREAS: The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners executed said Application
Authorization Form on March 30, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners finds it in the best
interest of the public to ratify the Chairman's Signature on the grant application authorization form and
designate the authorized representatives on behalf of Kittitas County.
DATED this 7t` day of April 2026, at Ellensburg, Washington.
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner