HomeMy WebLinkAbout37-0727-26R STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Dedicating Conservation
Futures Funds to the Olympic Discovery Trail RESOLUTION NO. 37-0727-26R
Eaglemount Link Project as Authorized by and
in Accordance with Jefferson County Code
(JCC)Chapter 3.08 to Provide a System of
Open Spaces
WHEREAS, Conservation Futures Fund tax levy collections,authorized under RCW 84.34.230.
are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing the open space policies
and objectives of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated acquisition
of key open space lands for long-term protection; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is authorized by RCW 84.34.210 and RCW 84.34.220 to acquire
open space land, agricultural and timber lands as defined in RCW 84.34.220; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Fund Citizen Oversight Committee has reviewed project
applications for 2026 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in
accordance chapter 3.08 JCC; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund Program,
Jefferson County Public Health, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the acquisition of a
conservation easement on one (1) parcel of land in S 19 T29 RI W with Assessor's Parcel Number
901193003; and
WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Olympic
Discovery Trail Eaglemount Link project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is
expected to receive, thus satisfying the requirement of RCW 84.34.240(3); and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute financially to
this open space project;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses Adopted as Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact.
Section 2. Dedication of Acquisition Funds Approved. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to
$43,312.50 in Conservation Futures funds towards reimbursement of eligible acquisition expenses for
the Olympic Discovery Trail Eaglemount Link project. Funding is contingent upon presentation of a
matching contribution of at least fifty percent(50%).
Section 3. Nullification. This dedication of funding may be nullified if a submittal for reimbursement,
accompanied by documentation of matching funds sufficient to complete the acquisition,is not received
from the sponsor within three years of the signing of this resolution.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution or its
application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this resolution or its
application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
Section 6. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(5).
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this -2 ( may of -15 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2 of 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
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CarolGallaway, Philip C. Hunsucker. Date
:• Clerk of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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