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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 7.J.
For Meeting of: March 19, 2024

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a temporary water transfer interlocal agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
SUBMITTED BY:

*Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Mike Shane, Water/Irrigation Division Manager

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

Proposed is a Temporary Water Transfer Interlocal Agreement for the City of Yakima to lease 31 shares of Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District water to the City of Tieton for the 2024 irrigation season.  The 31 shares of irrigation water is not currently necessary to supply the City of Yakima's irrigation operations for 2024, whereas the City of Tieton has a need for this irrigation water. 

 

Under the proposed agreement, the City of Tieton would pay $125/share to the City of Yakima; plus a billing charge of $80 for a total of $3,955.00 for this year.  The arrangement with the City of Tieton was first implemented in 2014.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution ILA City of Tieton Water Shares3/4/2024Resolution
Lease Agreement2/22/2024Contract