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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: March 21, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Temporary Water Transfer interlocal agreement with City of Tieton for unused irrigation shares
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

*Mike Shane, Interim Water/Irrigation Division Manager, 509-576-6480

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

This is an agreement for the City of Yakima to lease 30 shares of Yakima Tieton Irrigation District irrigation water to the City of Tieton for the 2023 irrigation season.  The 30 shares of irrigation water is not currently necessary to the City of Yakima's irrigation operations whereas the City of Tieton has a need for this irrigation water. The City of Tieton pays $105/share to the City of Yakima; plus the billing charge of $77.00 for a total of $3,227.00 for the year. This arrangement with the City of Tieton was first implemented in 2014; benefiting both cities.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution City of Tieton Water Shares3/2/2023Resolution
YTID Agreement2/1/2023Contract