HomeMy WebLinkAbout38-0727-26R STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Dedicating Conservation RESOLUTION NO. 38-0727-26R
Futures Funds to the East Dabob Bay Acquisition
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,
Northwest Watershed Institute, as project sponsor, requests funding towards fee simple acquisition of
one(1)parcel of land in S34 T27N R 1 W with Assessor's Parcel Number 701341004 and totaling 41.83
acres; and
WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the East Dabob Bay
Acquisition 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
$395,000 in Conservation Futures funds towards reimbursement of eligible acquisition expenses for the
East Dabob Bay Acquisition project.Funding is contingent upon presentation of a matching contribution
of at least seventy-six percent(76%).
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 � day of , �`l(, 2026.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOA OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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eidi isenhOur, Member
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Greg erton, Chair
l' .r r dley-Nollette, Member
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Carolyn G 1 way, Phili wala
. Hunsucker, Date
Deputy Cl r of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this a'_ day of 5AL1 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOA OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
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Heidi Isenhour, Member
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r �. .�~' Greg erton, Chair
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F dlcy-Nollette, Member
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ATTEST: APPRO1✓ -D AS 0 FORM:
cif I I/ 0. c- July 28,2026
Caro yn G I way, Philip C. Hunsucker, Date
-meaty CI r of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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