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Home My WebLink AboutFully Executed Resolution 2026-107BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026 AUTHORIZING A "LAND USE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT" EXTENSION WITH GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.2 FOR THE VANTAGE BOAT LAUNCH. WHEREAS: Interlocal cooperation agreements between municipal agencies are authorized by the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 39.34; and WHEREAS: K*ttitas County and Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 entered into a cooperat60 ive land use agreement for Vantage Boat Launch operations and maintenance with Resolution 2016-105; and WHEREAS: An extension to the agreement was entered into on June 17, 2025 with Resolution 2025- 125-29 and WHEREAS: Kittitas County and Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 desire sharing ongoing operations and maintenance responsibilities for the Vantage Boat Launch facility in Kittitas County for public recreational benefits; and WHEREAS: The proposed agreement provides time for both entities to address key operations and maintenance issues associated with boat launch operations., fSt)W1,19THEREVOKE BE IT R JESOLVED that the Board of,11:.ounty Commissioners, in the best interest ot the public, does hereby authorize the Chairman's signature on Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 "Land Use Cooperative Agreement" — Vantage Boat Launch. DATED this 16th day of June 2026.. at Ellensburg, Washington. Attest: ,.,,2'C-1erk of the Board- Julie Kj"orsvik ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz IN 1ti111LSS ioP 1.ja� Cal, o BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON ABSENT Cory Wright, Chairman l= Brettty49w,h mit'-fVice-Chairman L;ay�rXiad*,z ommissioner LAND USE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT This Land Use Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) is entered into this fi�day of JL 1�►C, 2026I hV and between PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 OF GRANT COUNTY, WA, a municipal corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "Grant PUD" and ITTITAS COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, "County." The parties intend that this Agreement shall remain in effect for a period ot one (1) year from this date described above. This Agreement shall be binding upon all successors in interest to the parties during said term. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Grant PUD is the owner of record of certain real property located in Kittitas County, State of Washington, as more particularly described below: The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 17 North, Range 23, E.W.M., Kittitas County at Vantage, Washington. WHEREAS, Grant PUD has recreation facility development and operations operating license for the Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project. requirements under the WHEREAS, County desires to share operations and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities for the Vantage Boat Launch facility in Kittitas County for public recreational benefits and sustainable social and economic needs,. Grant PUD desires to enter into an agreement with County regarding site management, operations and maintenance of the premises. WHEREAS, this Agreement for Interlocal Cooperation Act. services is authorized by the provisions of Chapter 39-34 RCW, the NOW THEREFORE, in consideration o Parties agree as follows; f the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that Grant PUD does hereby accept responsibility for planning, design, and construction of recreation facilities and various site management responsibilities and County does hereby accept O&M site management responsibilities to allow the public to use said facilities until termination of this Agreement. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual benefits to be derived, Grant PUD and County mutually covenant and agree as follows: 1, Grant PUD and County agree to co -manage this site for public water access and day use recreation opportunities. Page 1 of 3 2, Grant PUD and County agree this site will be managed by Grant PUD's policies and procedures required to meet requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license. Grant PUD policies ana rules will iDe posted ai the site to provide public outreach and educational information. 3. Grant PUD and County agree the boat launch, day use areas and parking year round. Restrooms may be closed Dec. 1 — Feb. 28 annually. MqA 50 Grant PUD will be responsible for all r launch, boarding dock, parking lot, pill epairs and maintenance o ngs and trail. lot are open f picnic tables, boat Grant PUD shall be responsible for maintaining cleanup for the boat launch, restrooms, day use areas, and parking area year round. 6. Grant PUD shall provide and maintain all signage/kiosk information. 7. County will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of the restroom building and associated plumbing and electrical year round. 8. County will provide water, electricity and toilet paper for the restroom building. 9. County will provide irrigation supply and monitor irrigation use. 10. Detailed tasks and responsibilities regarding operation and maintenance activities and law enforcement will be coordinated on an annual basis or as needed. based upon the approved Management Plan (Appendix A). Each party to this Agreement agrees to be responsible for being appropriately self -insured or providing adequate liabilityinsurance related to the responsibillties and activities of itself, its agents, contractors and employees at the premises. To t I I I he extent allowed by law, each party to this Agreement, wim respect to aamages or injuries arising out oT the acts or agents, contractors, and employees at the premises, agrees to indemnify an other party. omissions of itself, its d hold harmless the The parties to this Agreement agree to assist each other in preserving and presenting a defense of limited liability under RCW 4,24.210 by allowing public to use said property for outdoor recreation. No provision of this Agreement transfers any real property rights from Grant PUD to County or County to Grant PUD. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have mutually agreed upon the terms and conditions of this instrument and have caused it to be executed as below subscribed. Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No, 2 OF GRANT COUNTY Ile� etc ' Title Kittitas County NL ame If V � C-,�- Ghcu r vn. a)1 Title Date Date Page 3 of 3 Appendix A Vantage Boat Launch Management Plan Location The Vantage Boat Launch facility is located on the Columbia River at Vantage on Grant Public Utility District No. 2 (Grant PUD) fee -owned land. Operations The Vantage Boat Launch is designed to provide water access for medium-siz facilities along the Wanapum Reservoir. Recreation amenities were renovated J watercraft and day use in 2015. For purposes of this plan, the managed site includes the boat launch, parking areas, restroom, picnic areas, kiosks signage, and associated grounds. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Building is excluded from this plan and remains wholly owned, operated, maintained, and managed by Kittitas County. See Figure 1, Site Map. 201 Amenities Site amenities are listed below: • Two-lane boat launch 0 Two paved ADA parking spaces, including one trailer -accessible space 6. • 47 paved vehicle -and -trailer parking spaces 0 One paved Sheriff's vehicle -and -trailer parking space • Nine paved single -vehicle parking spaces • ADA-accessible restroom • Nine picnic tables • Kiosks and interpretive signage 202 Operating Season/Hours Vantage Boat Launch 10 minutes after sunset. is open year-round from dawn to dusk, defined as 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 Overnight camping is not permitted. 203 Facilities Use, Scheduling, and Use Permits Vantage Boat Launch facilities are available to individual person consistent with the facility design, Grant PUD park rules and regulations. s, families, and small groups for activities Grant PUD is the primary contact for rout40 ine site operations, scheduling, and non -routine use requests. Potential uses may include community activities and commercially sponsored events that are consistent with facility design, park rules, and applicable law. For non -routine use, Grant PUD may require a written agreement with the requesting party to document scheduling, reservation of areas, operational requirements, and activity approval. 204 Rules Park patrons are responsible for complying with applicable laws and rules, including the following: • Grant PUD Park Rules and Po • Rules Governing Public Use o • Washington State Laws • Kittitas County Code Park rules are posted on 2e5 Emergency Action Plan If there is an imminent threat to human safety, Grant PUD or authorized contract st licies f Project L ands and Waters site. Public use areas and restricted areas are posted and delineated. aff may close all or part OT ine Tacmiy as conamons warrant. Starr span notary supervisors, relevant agency contacts, emergency services as needed. See Table 1. Table 1 and Agency Name Title Contact Info Grant PUD Kyhe Vroman Site Manager 360.,690*5122 kvroman(@pcDud.or� Lorie Butterly Agreement 509-139807510 Grant PUD Sponsor Lbutterly@gcpud.or� Grant PUD District Security G P U D Security 509.766.2538 Operations Center Kittitas County Ryan Berge Maintenance 509.962-3524 Public Works Ryan.berge@co.kittitas.wa.us Kittitas County Dispatch Non -emergency Sheriff 509-962-7525 Kittitas Valley Fire Vantage — Dist. 4 Office 509-856.7140 & Rescue Dispatch —Dist. 2, Kittitas Office 509-933.7231 Valley Fire & Rescue 3eO Maintenance Grant PUD and Kittitas County share maintenance responsibilities throughout the year. If a maintenance activity is not specifically assigned in the following sections., the parties shall coordinate to determine responsibility before work begin external permits are in place for S. Grant PUD is responsible for ensuring required internal maintenance activities at Vantage Boat Launch. 3*1 Grant PUD Responsibilities Maintenance Task Recreation area maintenance Grant PUD Responsibilities Maintain all FERC-required recreation amenities., Maintain grounds, park equipment and boat launch.. Maintain developed parking areas and boulde cleanliness, striping, and directional arrows. approvals and r barriers, including Maintain trees, ornamental plantings, and mitigation plantings. Manage noxious weeds and spray records. Maintain Grant PUD Signs. 3s2 Kittitas County Responsibilities Maintenance Task Kittitas County Responsibilities Building maintenance perform all restroom building repairs. Supply toilet paper for the restroorns. 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