HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaffReport_SetHearing_Lease_DNR_20260331KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Set a Public Hearing for April 21, 2026, at
2:00 pm local time to consider a Lease with
Department of Natural Resources for property located
at the Kittitas County Airport, Bowers Field.
BACKGROUND: Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has
requested a new land lease at Bowers Field. DNR
originally entered into a lease with the County for Lot
H-1A May 11, 1977. During the time period of the
original lease DNR constructed improvements on the
site and continuously occupied the lot. Department of
Natural Resources desires to enter a new Lease for Lot
H-1A of Bowers Field. A new lease has been drafted
for consideration.
INTERACTION: Public Works; Prosecuting Attorney’s Office;
Department of Natural Resources
RECOMMENDATION: Set a Public Hearing for April 21, 2026 to consider a
Lease with Department of Natural Resources for
County property located at Bowers Field Airport.
HANDLING: Return one original to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of Public Hearing
LEAD STAFF: Josh Fredrickson
Public Works Director
Publish:
Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA
The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 at the Commissioners' Auditorium,
205 W. 5th Avenue, Room 109, Kittitas County Courthouse, Ellensburg, WA to consider a Lease with Department of Natural
Resources for property located at the Kittitas County Airport, Bowers Field.
Clerk of the Board
Daily Record: 04/09/2026
North Kittitas County Tribune: 04/09/2026, 04/16/2026
4/1/26, 8:18 AM newspaper-text (9).html
file:///C:/Users/elizabeth.godden/Downloads/newspaper-text (9).html 1/1
For more information, contact Public Works
Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written
comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing.
Kittitas County complies with all ADA requirements.
4/1/26, 8:19 AM www-text (8).html
file:///C:/Users/elizabeth.godden/Downloads/www-text (8).html 1/1