NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD June 23, 2008 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Reasonable Use Exception application from Patricia Mitchell to allow the development of a single-family dwelling on a 2.50-acre parcel in the Rural Residential 1 Zone. The existing parcel does not meet the current density requirements of 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres.

The location is northwest of the intersection of Rd 17.6 and State Route 28; and is a portion of S 2, T 21 N, R 26 E, W M (Parcel no. 16-0756-000).

Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

Barbara J. Vasquez

Administrative Assistant &

Clerk of the Board

Grant County Commissioners

#06013

Pub.: June 3, 9, 2008

Request for Qualifications - Architectural Services

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (District) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data (RFQ) from architects in connection with performing professional services for the District pursuant to Chapter 39.80 RCW.

The District a quasi-municipal corporation located in Grant County, Washington. The District has a headquarter office located in Quincy and five (5) outlying watermaster sections which have various administration buildings, operation and maintenance buildings, shop buildings, and residential buildings. The District may enter into negotiations for contracts covering all areas of architect services for District facilities.

One or more firms will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria categories, weighted as indicated: Qualification of key personnel (2); Relevant experience as demonstrated on previous projects (2); Previous performance (1); Expressed interest in projects of this type (1).

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete qualification package and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm's qualification to: Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, ATTN: Roger Sonnichsen, Technical Services Assistant Manager, P.O. Box 188, 1720 South Central Avenue, Quincy, WA 98848. Qualification packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday June 19, 2008. The most highly rated firm will be selected for an interview and negotiation of the professional service contract. The District reserves the right to reject any and all responses, and to waive minor irregularities in any RFQ.

#06036

Pub.: June 5, 9, 2008

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

PERMIT NO.: ST-8102

APPLICANT: Microsoft - Columbia

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98052

FACILITY: Microsoft - Columbia Data Center 1.1 and 1.2

501 Port Industrial Parkway

Quincy, WA 98848

Microsoft - Columbia Data Center has applied for a modification of their state waste discharge permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act.

The modification is for additions to the industrial wastewater facility to control wastewater flow rates to below what is currently permitted. Additional facilities include a discharge storage lagoon, an evaporation lagoon to collect wastewater from a new water demineralization plant, and wastewater collection and conveyance systems including three industrial wastewater liftstations.

The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.

The Department of Ecology is proposing to modify the permit and is hereby issuing public notice of its intent. Interested persons are invited to submit their name, address, and comments regarding this permit to:

Cynthia Wall

Department of Ecology

Eastern Regional Office

4601 N. Monroe Street

Spokane, WA 99205

E-mail comments should be sent to cywa461@ecy.wa.gov.

All respondents to this notice will receive a copy of the draft permit and fact sheet before the final permit is issued.

#06042

Pub.: June 9, 16, 2008

Notice of Public Hearing and SEPA Determination

Notice is hereby given that a Preliminary Subdivision (Major Subdivision of View Ridge) and Environmental Checklist were received on February 15, 2008 from Bargals Inc. (Designated Contact: Terry L. Ostergaard, c/o ASPI, 4727-A Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203, 425-252-1884); and were found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of March 14, 2008. PROJECT: Preliminary Subdivision of ~10.17-acre parcel into forty-three (43) residential lots and one (1) sanitary lift station. Lots vary in size from 5,469 to 15,687 sq/ft. SEPA: MDNS issued June 9, 2008. STUDIES REQUIRED: Geotechnical Evaluation Report. LOCATION: The subject parcel is located in the NW quarter of the intersection of Airway Drive and Cochran Road NE. The site address is 4678 Airway Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 28 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #17-0288-000 together with 17-0231-010. ZONING: Urban Residential-3. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission Hearing, 7 pm, July 2, 2008 in the Commissioners Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #08-5025) are available from Igor Shaporda at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011 extension 624; office hours are 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm June 24, 2008 to the above address. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on this preliminary subdivision.

#06043

Pub.: June 9, 2008

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CANCELLATION

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Board of Commissioners of Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1, Samaritan Healthcare, for Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Public Hospital District No. 1

Grant County, Washington

Katherine Christian, Secretary

John White, President and CEO

#06044

Pub.: June 9, 16, 2008

LEGAL NOTICE

Grant County Fire District No. 5

Moses Lake, WA

SMALL WORKS ROSTER

Notice is hereby given that Grant County Fire District No. 5 is updating the list for their Small Works Roster.

The Small Works Roster will be used to solicit and secure telephone and/or written quotations for public works, equipment and improvements as provided under RCW 35.23.352.

All vendors, contractors, suppliers or parties requesting inclusion on the Small Works Roster shall submit a letter to the following:

Grant County Fire District No. 5

ATTN: Small Works Roster

11058 Nelson Road NE

Moses Lake, Washington 98837

The letter should include: name of firm or business, contact person, mailing and physical address, telephone and fax numbers, contractor and other license numbers, and a brief description of the products and/or services offered.

Areas of interest by the Fire District are, but are not limited to: concrete placement/finishing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, general construction, computer software, hardware and maintenance, fueling equipment, heating and air conditioning, masonry, painting, paving, fencing, well drilling and excavating.

Respectfully,

Leonard R. Johnson

Battalion Chief

#06045

Pub.: June 9, 13, 2008