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Home My WebLink About2026-06-08-minutes-public-works-study-sessionPUBLIC CONMISSIONERS' MONDAY RITTITAS COUNTY WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES AUDITORIUM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 1:30 PM DUNE 08F 2026 Board members present: Vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz . Others: Joshua Fredrickson, Stephanie Hartung, Kittitas the public. Arden County Thomas, Lisa Prosecutor's Godden . Office Public Works; No member of At 1@930 PM vice -Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works Study Session. NO CITIZEN COMMENTS APPROVE LETTERS REGARDING BROADBAND PROJECT PERMITTING SUPPORT Joshua Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the County's rural broadband expansion work and the current construction I ssues affecting the Edgemont and Thorp -area of the project. Joshua Fredrickson reported that BNSF-related permitting invoices presented to the service provider increased from approximately $50,000 to approximately $450,000 without supporting explanation. Joshua Fredrickson advised that additional documentation is needed to support any reimbursable grant expense and that, if the issue is not resolved, approximately 60 parcels may not be served under the project. Joshua Fredrickson requested Board seeking assistance in f acilitat permitting issue. Commissioner assistance, ing di support to send letters ons regarding the Laura Osiadacz motioned to approve the letters seeking Vice Chairman Brett Wachsmith seconded the Motion. Motion passed. 2026 RURAL AREA DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Arden Thomas briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program. Staff reported that this is the fourth consecutive drought year and that proratable users are 11 expected to receive a reduced water supply, with irrigation deliveries anticipated to end earlier than in a normal year. 2026-06-08 MINUTES Staff reviewed the settlement including the County's agreement and website updates, a Commissioners' Facebook postcards to mitigation reminding them to wells for outdoor drought-notification obligations under outlined proposed outreach measures, press release, Board of County posts, a package use their watering. The Board discussed not receive mailed and additional water - holders irrigation how best to reach notice, including clarifying language in efficiency brochure, and with indoor-only packages source rather than exempt renters and occupants who may use of the physical site address public materials. Staff was directed to proceed with the outreach effort, to evaluate use of physical -site mailing addresses where appropriate, and to update messaging so renters may contact the office with questions. EXECUTIVE At 1:47 PM SESSION recess into the Board of County Commissioners announced they would Executive Session and Stephanie Hartung selection of a site or RCW for 5 42.30. minutes with 110 (1) (b) , to Joshua Fredrickson consider the by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration cause a likelihood of increased price. Possible Action. per the acquisition of real estate would At 1*@52 PM the Board of County Commissioners reconvened out of Executive Session requesting an additional 10 minutes for further discussion,. At 2@002 PM the Board of County Commissioners reconvened out of Executive Session. No Action Taken. NO OTHER BUSINESS Meeting concluded at 2:02 PM 2026-06-08 MINUTES Administrative Assistant 2026-06-08 MINUTES KITTITAS KITTITAS COUNTY COUNTY, Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman COMMISSIONER1 WASHINGTON KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Works Study Session Regular Meeting Monday June 8, 2026 108 30 PM BoCC Auditorium 205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg 1. Call to Order 2. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) 3. Approve Letters Regarding Broadband Project Permitting Support 4. 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program 5. Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b) To consider the selec ti acquisition of real estate bv lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price 6. Other Business - No Action to be t 7. Concluded aken on of a site or the Created on 6/5/2026 8:52:21 AM KITTI AS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WotcS- B01tD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: June 8, 2026 TOPIC: Broadband Project — Public Works Board ACTION REQUESTED0 : Approve Letters Regarding Broadband Project Permitting Support LEAD STAFF9, Josh Fredrickson RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to finalize proposed letters and provide the letters to the B(-)CC office for signature and distribution. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • Resolution 2'.023-072 adopted policy standards for broadband infrastructure expansion under the authority of the CountN-1 • Grant application was submitted to the Washington State Dept. of Commerce Public Works Board in October 2021 for funding to expand broadband services. • Resolution 2023-139 awarded the Design and Build Project to Consolidated Communications Inc., which is now LI*ghtcurN.F e. • Project funding expands broadband services in the unincorporated areas of Thorp and Edgemont. IP Project timelines have been impacted by obstacles obtaining the necessary BNSF right-of-way permits. BACKGROUND: Kittitas County has been awarded broadband infrastructure grants through two Washington State Programs, each overseen bvthe Washington State Broadband Office. Construction is underway with the first Kittiotas County contracted with Consoll' grant, through. the Public Works Board (I)WB). dated Communications, now Lightcurve, for the design, build and operation of these broadband networks. The first area under construction is in Edgemont, and the contractor is preparing to move into the Thorp unincorporated areas. Li'ghtcurve has been attempting to obtain permits from BNSF for more than a year. ild of the broadband network Funded through a Public Works Board grant. In the Thorp project area, Lightcurve has spent more than a year attempting t costs through the BNSF. Th strands into an existing cone DISCUSSION: LightcurNle has been working on the design and bu additional fiber it within the BNSF right-of-way. BNSF representatives have failed to attend scheduled meetings or provide information requested. These delays are impacting rural residents and the ability to obtain broadband service. 0 -6 o obtain clear and reasonable justification regarding permit work to be permitted Is placing A letter has been prepared and attached, requesting Senate and Department of Commerce support in working with BNSF for t project to proceed and reduce future, FISCAL IMPACT: Potential impact to grant lie necessary permits, which will allow the broadband delays. funding if permits are not issued ATTACHMENTS6 : Draft Letters regarding perm it support working with BNSF NmLlr if -IF-- KITFIT (M I I June 8. 2()26 Kittitas County, Washington BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District One Cory Wright The Honorable Maria Cantwell United States Senate 511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 205 10 District Two Laura Osiadacz RE,: Broadband Expansion and Impact of BNSF Dear Senator Cantwell, District Three Brett Wachsmith On behalf of Kittitas County, Nve write to you regarding significant delays and excessive costs associated with broadband infrastructure permits required from BNSF Railway for critical rural broadband expansion projects in Kittitas County. These delays now threaten our ability to complete grant -funded broadband deployments before funding deadlines expire. Kittitas County has been awarded broadband I'nfrast programs, with grant funding expiring October 2026 1. The Thorp and Edgemont broadband ructure grants through two Washington State projects are funded through AFPA/SLFRF grants administered by the Washington State Public Works Board. 2. An extension of the Edgemont project]"s funded through ARPA/SLFRF grants administered by the Washington State Broadband Office,, Kittitas County has contracted with Lightcurve to design, build, and operate these broadband networks. However, Lighticurve has encountered substantial obstacles obtaining the necessary BNSF right-of-way permits needed to complete portions of the PJorect. In the 'Thorp project area, Lighticurve information and reasonable J*Usti*fica has spent more than a year attempting to obtain clear tion regarding a verbally requested permit cost of approximately $450,000 from BNSF. The work in question involves placing additional fiber strands into an existing conduit already located within BNSF right-of-way, spanning approximately 1,300 feet,. During discuss -ions, Lightcurve was initially told the cost reflected previously unbilled infrastructure use within the BNSF corridor. That explanation was later withdrawn and replaced with a statement that the charge was solely for adding additional fiber strands to the existing conduit. Despite repeated requests, BNSF has not provided sufficient written documentation or cost justification to support the proposed amount. Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5ih Avenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 -FAX (509) 962-7679 The costs being requested by BNSF appear disproportionate to the scope and public benefit of the project, particularly given the rural nature of the community and the limited number of customers served. Compounding these concerns., BNSF representatives have failed to attend the last two scheduled meetings intended to resolve these issues and move the permitting process forward. These delays are having a direct impact on rural residents and the ability to obtain high speed Internet. Thorp, Washington is a small rural community west of Ellensburg with fewer than 190 broadband serviceable locations (BSLs) i*n the PJor ect area transparent manner,, Without prompt resolution, these pub missing grant deadlines and leaving rural residents withou programs were designed to provide. . Sixty-two of these locations are directly affected 0 by the pending BNSF permits required to complete the project. The customers affected are rural residential households that currently lack adequate broadband access. We respectfully request your assistance in facilitating communicat06 ion with BNSF Railway and helping convene a meeting that will allow the permitting process to move forward i"n a timely and licl\funded broadband projects t the reliable broadband access t The primary BNSF contact LI'ghtcurve has been working with is-.* Priscilla Richards Transaction Manager JLL - Rail Practice Group 2650 Lou Menk Drive, MO.B2 Fort Worth, TX 76131 Phone: 817-352-6494 Email: Priscilla . RlchardsgBIN S F.com The fo -BNS 110wi*ng BNSF permit numbers r4 �s - BNSF 25W-27341 remain pending: risk here Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support of rural broadband deployment in Washington State., Sincerely, Cory Wright Chairman Cc: Brett Wachsmith Vice Chair Laura Osl*adacz Commissioner KI'ttitas County Courthouse 205 West 5'"Avenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 FAX (509) 962-7679 _:dr ITT11A(-()I NTN June 8, 2026 Kitfitas County, Washington BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District One Cory Wright Ms. Jordan Arnold, Director Washington State Broadband Office Washington State Department of Commerce District Two Laura Osiadacz RE: Broadband Expansion and Impact of BNSF Dear Ms. Arnold, District Three Brett chsmith On behalf of Ki"tti*tas County, we write to ��ou regarding significant delays and excessive costs associated with broadband infrastructure permits required from BNSF Railway for critical rural 111 broadband expansion projects in Kttitas iCounty. These delays now threaten our ability to complete grant -funded broadband deployments before funding deadlines expire. Kl*ttitas County has been awarded broadband infrastructure grants through two Washington State programs, with grant funding expiring October 2026: 1. The Thorp and Edgemont broadband projects are funded through ARPA/SLFRF grants administered by the Washington State Public Works Board. 2. An extension of the Edgemont project is funded through ARPA/St,FRF grants administered by r the Washington State Broadband Office. Kitti*tas County has contracted with Ligyhtcurve to design, build, and operate these broadband networks. However., Liahtcurve has encountered substantial obstacles obtaining the necessary BNSF ri ght-of-way permi ts needed to complete -portions otthe project. In the Thorp project area, Lightcurve has spent more than a year attempting to obtain clear information and reasonable justification regarding a verbally requested permit cost of approximately $45().000 from BNSF. The work in qullestion involves placing additional fiber strands into an existing conduit already located within E3NSf= right-of-way, spanning approximately 1,300 feet. During discussions, Liglitcurve was initially told the cost reflected previously unbilled. infrastructure use within the BNSF corridor. That explanation was later withdrawn and replaced with a statement that the charge was solely for adding additional fiber strands to the existing conduit. Despite repeated requests, BNSF has not provided sufficient written documentation or cost justification to support the proposed amount. Kittitas County Courthouse 205 West 5' Avenue, STE 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 FAX (509) 962-7679 The costs being requested Oy BNSF appear disproportionate to the scope and public benefit of the project, particular ly given the ruralcustomi---xre served. Compo meeting are having a direc unding these concerns, BNSF representatives have failed to attend intended to resolve these issues and move the permitting processimpact on rural residents and the ab thelasttwoscheduled forward.Thesedelays ility to obtain high speed Internet. west of Ellensburg with fe��er than 190 broadband V Fft-dw OL 4L M IW by the pending BNSF permits required to complete t residential households that currently lack adequate broadband access. Thorp, Washington is a sma serviceable locations (BSLs 11ruralcommunity' intheprojectare �-two of these locati" he project. The cost onsaredirectlyaffected omersaffectedarerural WerespectfullyrequestyourassistanceinfacilitatingcommunicationwithBNSFRailwayand helping convene a meeting that will allow the permitting process to move forward in a ttransparent manner. Without prompt resolution, these publicly funded broadband projects risk missinggrant rrogramswerede deadlinesandleavingruralresidentswithoutthereliablebroadbandaccessthese signed to provide. e I y and TheprimaryBNSFcontactLightcurvehasbeenworkingwithis: PriscillaRichards TransactionManager JLL-RailPracticeGroup 2650LouMenkDriveMOB2 131 rt FortWo h, TX 76 Phone:817-352-6494 Email:Priscilla.Richards@BNSF.com ThefollowingBNSFpermitnumbersremainpending: -BNSF25W-27332 -BNSF25W-27341 Thankyouforyourattentiontothismatterandforyourcontinuedsupportofrlboadband deploymentinWashingtonState. Sincerely Co�, Wright Chairman Cc: BrettWachsmith ViceChair LauraOsiadacz Commissioner natureofthecummunit��andthelimitednumberof KITTI AS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT STUDY SESSION DATE: June 8, 2026 TOPIC: 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program ACTION REQUESTED: Direct Staff LEAD STAFF: Arden Thomas RECOMMENDATION., Direct staff to implement the 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program BRIEFING SUMMARY: • The Yakima Basin 1*s in its fourth consecutive drought year. Ecology has declared a drought emergency; proratable water users will r are subiect to curtailment. eceive 52%, and j • In the Settlement Agreement, Kittie'tas County comm unior users fitted to preparing and implementing a water conservation program during drought years. • The proposed Kl*ttitas County 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program includes water conservation education and outreach through updating our webpage, issuing a press release, distributing a water conservation brochure, sharing information on the Board of County Commissioners Facebook page, and sending a postcard to indoor -only water mitigation customers. BACKGROUND: In the May 15, 2014, Settlement Agreemen State Devartment of Ecology, Futurewise, t and RIDGE Association, &ittitas County committed to implementing a water conservation program for new and existing rural domestic groundwater users during declared drought }'ears. This program must communicate that, for historic groundwater uses, oniv indoor domestic uses and irrigation of up to 500 square feet of exterior yards are covered by the program and that use in excess of this coverage is at risk of curtailment. t between KttitasiCounty,, the Washington he KttitasiCounty Conservation Coalition, To implement the Rural Area Drought Management Program in 2026, staff proposes updating the Water Resources webpage, issuing a press release, printing and stocking brochures at our office, issuing a statement on social media, and sending postcards to indoor-only mitigation customers. Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC N1'ORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NVORK SESSION STAFF REPORT DISCUSSION: This is the fourth consecutive drought year. Water conservation messaging focuses on outdoor water use because this type of use consumes the most water,, This year, the Water Resources Program is also educating water bank customers with indoor -only mitigation packages that County -provided mitigation does not authorize well use for outdoor irrigation. FISCAL IMPACTS: The program will be i (water) fund budget. ATTACHMENTS: Mplemented utilizing existing staff resources and existing 40.-3.. Exhibit I : Proposed Kittitas County 2026 Rural Area Drought Management.,Prograiin Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT EXHIBIT 1: PROPOSED KITTITAS COUNTY 2026 RtJRAL.., AREA DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Page 3 of 3 PUBLIC \,VORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT 0 i . This will include notification to that they are at risk qf being curtailed except . fnr indoor domestic uses and irrigation of 500 sq. ft. of exterior yard,. Kittitas County 2026 Rural Area Drought Management Program Background The Ma :)I. 2014 Settlement Agreement between ittitas County, the Washington State Department ot Ecology, Furturewise,,, the Kittitas County Conservation Coalition, and RID(_'if-.,., 11b Association identifies that, Rural Area Drought Management Program. Duringperl'ods ()f declared drought in the Yakima River basin, the County will implement a prepared water conservation program fior those new and existing rural domestic ground water users such that water are consumed mirigatea pre-exisiing exempt well users minimal uses oV'groun(l V 0 + This document serves as the prepared water conservation program to be implemented i"n response to the 2026 drought. Water Conservation Program Education and Outreach Kittitas County will update its webpage, issue a press release, and utilize social media to notify ill itigated pre-existing exempt well users that senior water rights purchased by Kittitas County domestic uses and irrigation of 5011() square feet postcard to Package A (indoor water use only) does not allow for their well to be used attached exhibits to this document. � of'' exterior yard. Kittitas County will also mail customers reminding them that their mitigation to irrigate,. These outreach documents are shown in the Education and outreach efforts will also identify measures all county residents can take to reduce water consumption.These educational efforts will focus on outdoor irrigation since outdoor irrigation results i*n much higher consumption rates than indoor uses. V r 0 Exhibit 141 : Webpage Update Water Resources Management Kittitas County's water management activities protect surface and groundwater r The Drinking Water Program is managed bv the Public Health Department. P[jhli resource programs include fl oodplain and groundwate r management. eso u rces . c Works water The groundwater management program improves water reliability. To achieve this goal, as of L ecember z, 201.5, all new groundwater uses within the Yakima Basin portion of Kittitas County are required to. 1. Mitigate — Water mitigation* certificates are issued from a water bank. Mitigation certificates provide the ability to legally extract water out of a well for domestic use. 2. Meter —Metering is required for those who purchased water mitigation from the Kittitas County Water Bank or a private water bank. The requirements are found building perm it processes. in KCC 13.40 and need to be met during the land subdivision and *water mitigation is created when older, senior water use ceases so that new uses can be established. 2026 Drought Information On Apr*11 8, 2026, the Washington State Department of the Yakima Basin. The declaration reflects unusually low snowpack and s creating challenges for farms and fish throughout the region. As a result of dr their water allot critically low. Ecology declared a drought emergency for treamflows, which are ought conditions, pro -ratable water users within our community are receiving 52% of ments, some junior water r ights have been restricted, and streamflows remain Most rural homes in Kittitas County have water -use protections backed by senior water rights. Depending on when your well was established and first used, these protections may be provided through a recorded mitigation certificate or t on behalf of historic well users. What does this mean for my home? hrough senior water rights acquired by Kittitas County Most homes served by'1nd'1v*1dua1 or shared wells have water -use protections backed by senior water rights. For historic well users, these protections cover indoor household water use and irrigation of up to 500 square feet of outdoor yard area during drought -related water use restrictions. excess water use may be at risk of curtailment. Kittitas County has developed a Water Conservation Brochure with water savings information for outdoor water use. Download it or stop by our office for a free copy.. Exhibit 21.p Press Release In Response to Fourth Consecutive Drought: Kittitas County Residents Urged to Conserve Water Kiftit��s County, WA - 08/16/2023 - On April 8, 2026, the Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency. This is the fourth consecutive drought -year in the Yakima Basin. The declaration reflects unusually low snowpack and stream ecosystems throughout the region. flows that are creating challenges for agriculture, fish, and river As a result of drought conditions, pro -ratable irrigation water users are r normal water supply, some jun'ior water rights have been restricted, and low. This marks the fourth consecutive drought year in the Yakima Basin. eceiv*ing only S2% of their streamflows remain critically Water is one of our community's most valuable resources. Kittitas County encourages all residents to use water efficiently and take practical steps to reduce demand on our rivers and groundwater supplies. Kittitas County has secured senior water rights rural well groundwater uses. As a result, many have improved water security during_ drought � domestic uses and irrigation of up to 500 squa to provide legal protection for certain small-scale residents who rely on these wells for household water :onditions. This protection is limited to indoor re feet of exterior yard. All County residents are encouraged to conserve water whenever possible. Important steps take to conserve waterinclude: we can • Limiting areas that require regular irrigation; • Using efficient irrigation methods; • Watering during the early morning or evening hours; • Adding mulch to planting beds; • Planting drought -tolerant vegetation; • Identifying and repairing leaks in plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems; • Raising lawn mower blades to at least 3 inches to promote deeper roots and improve soil moisture retention; and • Consider allowing your go dormant ("go blond") during the summer by watering deeply and infrequently rather than applying frequent, shallow watering Kittitas County has prepared a water conservation brochure available for free at 411 North Ruby Street in Ellensburg or by download at: insert hyperlink.. 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The daily maximum withdrawal allowed is 825 gallons per day, on condition that the annual average is not exceeded. Monitor your usage at: https://eyeonwater.com f signup Irrigation Water � For Package A water mitigation certificates irrigation water for fawns and gardens is provided by a irrigation district f company or a creek irrigation right. Your well cannot be used for irrigation as a backup when irrigation water is reduced and/or shut off early in drought years. Plan for Drought axm When landscaping your property, keep in mind that irrigation water deliveries may be � reduced or shut off early. Canssder using plants and pasture grasses that are suited tor Nzt5;e extended periods without irrigation. Kitt Wo Questions? Call Us 509-962-7523