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BEFORE THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

| June 17, 2008 9:00 PM

OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

In the matter of the

Application of NOTICE OF

HEARING

360networks (USA) inc. ON

APPLICATION FOR

for a franchise to enter A COUNTY ROAD

upon, construct, operate FRANCHISE

and maintain certain

facilities upon County

Roads in Grant County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 360networks (USA) inc., has filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, an application for a franchise for a period of fifty (50) years to construct, operate and maintain a Telecommunications Facility (Facility)

over, under, across & along certain County roads in

(over, under, across & along)

Grant County, Washington lying within the following described portion of the County, to-wit:

11 Road NW located in the NE 1/4, Sec. 8, T-20-N, R-24-E

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, has fixed the hearing on said application for the franchise for the 8th day of July, 2008 at the hour of 1:30 o'clock PM in the Board of County Commissioners' room in the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Grant County, State of Washington, and any person may appear at this time and place to be heard for or against the granting or denying of said franchise or any part thereof.

DATED this 5th day of June, 2008

s/William L. Varney

Auditor of Grant County, Washington

By______________________

(Deputy)

#06048

Pub.: June 10, 17, 2008

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Hearing Examiner Services for Kittitas County

Kittitas County is seeking statements of qualifications to provide Hearing Examiner Services for Kittitas County. Any individual or firm who wishes to be considered must submit a statement of qualifications.

The Hearing Examiner may be expected to:

  • Conduct quasi-judicial and administrative hearings, applying relevant federal, state and local codes and decisional law; receive, consider and examine testimony and exhibits related to matters heard; prepare a case record and enter findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Hear, recommend or decide various land use issues as provided for by County Code; assure compliance with County, State and Federal environmental regulations; consider statutory requirements and code development guidelines in determining the appropriate size, scale, and design of development projects.
  • Communicate with County departments, outside organizations, governmental agencies and others rela tive to coordination of hearings and to receive various technical information; analyze technical draw ings and development plans in keeping with land use laws, regulations and policies.
  • Hear appeal of various County departments' actions; conduct hearings to determine the validity of appeals and issue decisions based on County code and other appropriate guidelines.
  • Hear actions relating to code compliance and render decisions regarding code violations.
  • Prepare an annual report to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the activity of the hearing examiner; provide recommendations regarding code modifications or procedures.

In submitting a statement of qualifications you should consider the following minimum and preferred

qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from a recognized school of law and five years experience in land use law or land use plan ning.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures of the comprehensive planning process, site planning, zoning principles and development process
  • Knowledge of Land Use and Environmental regulatory codes and standards.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • No prior history in land use activity or representation of land use applications in Kittitas County.
  • Certified Planner by the American Planning Association

The Statement of Qualification should include at a minimum:

1. Legal name, address, telephone and email address

2. Experience and qualifications of principals and other key staff involved in providing and/or performing Hearing Examiner Services.

3. The proposed team of key staff with a short rationale describing the strengths of the team.

4. Other materials establishing the capability to successfully serve as Hearing Examiner for Kittitas County.

Submit Statement of Qualifications to Darryl Piercy, Director, Kittitas County Community Development Services, 411 N. Ruby Street, Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926. All submittals must be received by Friday June 27, 2008 at 5:00pm.

#06057

Pub.: June 13, 17, 2008

OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PROPOSED OTHELLO REVENUE DEVELOPMENT AREA FORMATION

The City of Othello has set a public hearing to review the proposal to designate the Othello SR 24 Industrial Area Revenue Development Area (RDA) to fund or partially fund public improvements within the proposed RDA and secure a matching state contribution for these improvements. The public hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Othello City Council Chambers. All public hearings are open to the public and our citizens are encouraged to attend.

Debbie Kudrna, CMC

City Clerk

#06059

Pub.: June 17, 2008

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 2:00 P.M., on July 15, 2008 for the Rebuild of Two (2) Priest Rapids Powerhouse Bridge Cranes as more fully described in Contract Documents 230-2328R. All interested bidders must attend Mandatory Site visit on July 1, 2008.

On the above date, the Bids will be opened and read aloud at the District's Hydro Administration Offices located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321. All bids shall be subject to and shall comply with the "Instructions to Bidders" contained in the Contract Documents, copies of which are available at our Ebid site www.ebidexchange.com. When reaching this site you will need to register as a new vendor if you are not already on our electronic vendor system.

PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2

OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

By: Jay Taylor

Contract Officer

#06062

Pub.: June 17, 2008

Ordinance No. 2401

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs"

(This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.)

The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which regulates temporary signs.

This ordinance, which was passed on June 10, 2008 will be in force five days after publication.

#06063

Pub.: June 17, 2008

Ordinance No. 2400

An ordinance amending Chapter 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones"

(This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.)

The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which regulates fences adjacent to walkways, pedestrian paths, and activity trails.

This ordinance, which was passed on June 10, 2008 will be in force five days after publication.

#06064

Pub.: June 17, 2008

Ordinance No. 2402

An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1954 and vacating a portion of Blanchet Avenue and Paxson Drive

(This summary is published pursuant to RCW 35A.12.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.)

The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which vacates a portion of Blanchet Avenue and Paxson Drive.trails.

This ordinance, which was passed on June 10, 2008 will be in force five days after publication.

#06065

Pub.: June 17, 2008

Ordinance No. 2399

An ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection

(This summary is published pursuant to RCW 65.16.160. The full text of the ordinance will be mailed, without charge, to any person upon request.)

The Moses Lake City Council adopted an ordinance which establishes a garbage rate for a three yard dumpster four and five times a week.

This ordinance, which was passed on June 26, 2007 will be in force five days after publication.

#06066

Pub.: June 17, 2008

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at the District's Hydro Administration Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington until 2:30 P.M., on June 30, 2008 for Supplying Nine (9) Field Pole Bodies in accordance with Contract Documents 270-2541R.

On the above date, the Bids will be opened and read aloud at the District's Office located at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington, 99321. All bids shall be subject to and shall comply with the "Instructions to Bidders" contained in the Contract Documents, copies of which are available at our Ebid site http://www.ebidexchange.com/gcpud/. When reaching this site you will need to register as a new vendor if you are not already on our electronic vendor system.

PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2

OF GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

By Rebecca Henricks

Contract Officer

#06067

Pub.: June 17, 2008