Legals for November, 7 2023
Legal Notice The Grant County Auditors office is accepting written business proposals for a replacement vehicle/vessel Sub-Agency appointment within the city of Moses lake The proposal can be found on the County website: www.grantcountywa.gov The Department of Licensing provides equal opportunity when appointing subagents. Women, minorities, aged and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. #11011/15515 Pub: October 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2023 & November 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD November 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications: •File #P 22-0150 (Comp.Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 22- 0151 (SEPA) from Sentinel Shores LLC. The applicant hassubmitted aSite-Specific Land Use Re-des igntion application requestingthe subjectparcels be re-designated from Rural Lands, RuralResiden tial 1 to LAMIRD - Rural Community along with an application for a rezone from Rural Residential1 (RR1) to LAMIRD - Rural Community (RC). The pro posal site is com prised of two (2) parcels totaling approximately 79.80 acres. The proposal site is located adjacent to the Columbia River, just south of the town site of Beverly, in a portion of S. 34, T. 16 N, R. 23 E, W.M., Grant Coun ty, WA (Parcels #15-0289-000 & 15-0284-000). At their regularly scheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conductedan open record public heaing to consider remandedfile P 22-0150 & P 22-0151.The Planning Commis sion unanimously recommended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0024 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 23-0025 (SEPA) from Ian & Cara Turner. The applicanthas submitteda Site-Specific Land Use Re-designa tion application re questing the sub ject parcel be re-designated from Open Space to Rural Lands, Rural Residential 1 along with an application for a rezone from Open Space Conserva tion (OSC) to Rural Residential1 (RR1). The propos al site is located at 56199 NE Kruk Rd, Grand Coulee, WA and further described as a por tion of the W ½ of the SE ¼ and a portion of the E ½ of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of S. 20, T. 28 N, R. 30 E, W.M.,Grant County, WA (Parcel #18-2299-000). At their regularly scheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record publichear ing to consider file P 23-0024 & P 22-0025. The Planning Commis sion unanimously recommended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0079 (Comp.Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 23-0080 (SEPA)From Gregory & Vicky Minden.The applicanthas submitteda Site-Specific Land Use Re-des ignation applica tion requesting the subject parcel be re-designated from Resource Lands, AG Range land to Rural Lands,Rural Residential 1 along with an application for a rezone from AG to Rural Residential1 (RR1). The propos al site is comprised of one (1) parcel totaling approxi mately59.87 acres.The proposal site is located at 19943 Road F.4 NE, Soap Lake, WA 98851 and further described as SENW; NESW LS Tax#’s 30 22 28, Grant County, WA (Parcel #17- 1295-003).At their regularly scheduled public hearingon August 9, 2023, the Grant Coun ty Planning Com mission conduct ed an open record public hearing to consider file P 23-0079&P 22-0080.The Planning Commis sionunanimo uslyrecom mended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0090 (Comp.Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 23- 0091 (SEPA) from Jose M. Madrigal. The applicant has submitteda Site-Specific Land Use Re-designa tion application requesting the subjectparcel bere-des ignatedfrom Resource Lands, AG Irrigated to Ru ral Lands, Rural Residential 1 along with an application for a rezone from AG to Rural Residential1 (RR1). The pro posal site is locat ed at 2206 Rd 3 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 and further de scribed as that portion of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of S. 16, T. 19 N, R.27 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel#16- 1458-000).At theirreg ularlyscheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant Coun ty Planning Com mission conduct ed an open record public hearing to consider file P 23-0090&P 22-0091.The Planning Commis sion unanimously recommended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0104 (Comp.Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 23-0105 (SEPA) from Jenna Alexander.The applicanthas submitteda Site-Specific LandUse Re-designa tionapplication requesting the subject parcel bere-des ignatedfrom Rural Lands, Rural Remote to Rural Lands, Rural Resi dential 1 along with an application for a rezone from Rural Remote (RRem) to Rural Residential1 (RR1).The proposal site is comprised of one (1) parcel totaling approximately 40.00 acres. The proposal site is located at 10996 Rd A NW, Ephrata, WA and further de scribed as the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of S. 11, T. 20 N, R. 26 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel#16- 0601-020).At theirregu larly scheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commis sion conducted an open record public hearing to con sider file P 23- 01040&P 22-0105.The Planning Commis sion unanimously recommended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0106 (Comp.Plan Amendment/Re zone) & P 23-0107 (SEPA) from Self Storage of Moses Lake, LLC. The applicant has sub mitted a Site-Spe cific Land Use Re-designation ap plication request ing the subject par cel be re-designat ed from Urban Lands Residential, Medium Density to Urban Lands, Commercial along with an application for a rezone from Urban Residential 3 (UR3) to Urban Commercial2 (UC2).The proposal site is comprised of two (2)parcels totaling approx imately5.00 acres. The pro posal site is locat ed on the west side of Stratford Rd NE, approximately .46 miles north of SR 17 N, in a portion of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of S. 10, T. 19 N, R. 28 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel’s #17-0389-000& 17-0388-000). At their reg ularlyscheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant Coun ty Planning Com mission conduct ed an open record public hearing to consider file P 23-0106&P 22-0107.The Planning Commis sion unanimously recommended approval of the pro posed comprehen sive plan amend ment and rezone. •File #P 23-0098 (Comp.Plan Amendment) & P 23-0095 (SEPA) from County of Grant, Washington. The applicant has submittedan applicationre questing to update Chapter 7 – Trans portation Element, Appendix E and Chapter 8 – Capital Facilities Element, Appendix F, of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan The purpose of this update is to provide necessary changes to Appen dix E, Transpor tationPlan andAp pendix F, Capital Facilities Plan oftheComprehen sivePlan. Pursuant to the Growth Management Act, Cities and Counties Compre hensive Plans are required to contain at least a six-year Traffic Improve ment Plan (TIP) andCapital FacilitiesPlan (CFP) that iden tifies proposed projects and fund ing sources during the six-year period. This proposed update is for the time period of 2023-2028 and will be updated annually to reflect changes, if any, to projects added or completed during that plan year. The proposal site is located County wide.At theirreg ularly scheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant Coun ty Planning Com mission conduct ed an open record public hearing to consider file P 23-0098&P 22-0095. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed compre hensive plan amendment with one member ab staining from vote. •File #P 23-0099 (Comp.Plan Amendment) & P 23-0116 (SEPA) fromCounty ofGrant, Washington. The applicant has submitted an appli cation request ing to update Chapter 5 – Economic Devel opment Element, Appendix J, of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this update is to include projects that have been submitted to and approved by the Grant County Eco nomic Develop ment Council to be included in the listing of Strate gic Infrastructure Program Eligible Projects.At theirreg ularlyscheduled public hearing on August 9, 2023, the Grant Coun tyPlanning Commission conductedanopen record public hearingto consider file P 23-0099& P22-0116. The Planning Commission rec ommended approval of the proposed compre hensiveplan amendment with one member ab staining from vote. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2488 528 0301), you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #11013/15568 Pub: November 6 & 13, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | | No. 23-4-00190-13 STEPHANIE JAN SHERWOOD, | | PROBATE NOTICE TO Deceased. | CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 | | The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate. Any person having claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 24, 2023. Co-Personal Representatives: Attorney for Estate: Suzanne M. Jones Stephen W. Reagan, WSBA #41328 2250 Stephanie Brooke STW LAW, PLLC Wenatchee, WA 98801 P. O. Box 876 (509) 881-5490 Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-5264 Chuck W. Rappuhn 2500 Harvester Loop East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509) 860-7739 #11014/15745 Pub: October 24, 31, 2023 & November 7, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FORGRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF FELIX MATA NO. 23-7-00143-13, DOB: 04/08/2023; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OFSUMMONS BY PUBLICATION(DEPENDENCY)TO: Anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 04/11/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 11/28/2023 at 9:00 a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password: UPkjH9sGX42 Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 17 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11016/15809 Pub: October 24, 31, 2023 & November 7, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 21, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider an Ordinance relating to the amendments of Chapter 14.04 of the Grant County Code Building and Construction. Full context of the ordinance can be requested by contacting the Commissioner’s Office. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2493 892 8869), Password (26220668) you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Brittany Lutz Deputy Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #11032/16004 Pub: November 7 & 14, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FIXING AND ADOPTING THE 2024 FINAL BUDGET FOR WARDEN PORT DISTRICT NO. 8 OF GRANT COUNTY Warden Port District No. 8 of Grant County (the “Port of Warden”) shall hold a public hearing on November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Port of Warden office located at 605 W. 1 st ST, Warden, Washington, for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budget for the year 2024. A preliminary budget for 2024 has been prepared and placed on file at the Port of Warden office and a copy thereof may be obtained by any taxpayer. Office is located at 605 W 1 st Street Warden, WA. 98857. Public testimony on the final budget shall be taken at the hearing. Any person may submit written comments regarding the proposals or additional information at the Port of Warden PO Box 841, Warden, Washington. Written comments and oral testimony at all public hearings shall be made part of the public record. #11033/16008 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF JULYA M. CHAN NO. 23-7-00249-13, DOB: 03/04/2014; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) TO: Angel Chan-Chi and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 07/25/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 12/05/2023 at 9:00 a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password:UPkjH9sGX42 Any questionsregarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENTLOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 24 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11035/16060 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 14, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF XAVIOR J. CASTORENO NO. 23-7-00245-13,DOB: 08/26/2015; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) TO: Jesus Arca and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 07/25/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 12/05/2023 at 9:00 a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To accesstelephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password: UPkjH9sGX42 Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 24 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11036/16063 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 14, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF ELMI M. CHAN NO. 23-7-00248-13, DOB: 05/31/2010; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) TO: Angel Chan-Chi and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 07/25/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 12/05/2023 at 9:00 a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password: UPkjH9sGX42 Any questons regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 24 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11037/16068 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 14, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF SERENITY L. CASTORENO SANCHEZ NO. 23-7-00246-13, DOB: 01/29/2020; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION(DEPENDENCY) TO: Anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 07/25/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 12/05/2023 at 9:00 a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password:UPkjH9sGX42 Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENTLOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 24 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11038/16071 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 14, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF KIDA M. SANCHEZ CASTORENO NO. 23-7-00247-13, DOB: 08/09/2022; MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) TO: Anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 07/25/2023. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 12/05/2023 at 9:00a.m. This hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meeting Password: UPkjH9sGX42 Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. If you wish to appear in person, you will be required to observe social distancing and facial mask guidelines. Location of hearing: Grant County Juvenile Court 303 Abel Rd, Ephrata, WA 98823.) YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509- 764-5757. To view information about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 24 th day of October, 2023. /s Deputy Clerk #11039/16073 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November 7, 14, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD November 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a budget extension in the amount of $2,957,800.00 for the Economic Enhancement Strategic Infrastructure Ending Fund Balance 113.155.00.0000.30800000 0. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2493 892 8869), Password (26220668) you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. BrittanyLutz Deputy Clerk of the Board GrantCountyCommissioners #11050/16237 Pub: November 7 & 14, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD November 13 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following proposed amendments to the Grant County Unified Development Code: File #P 23-0093 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington. The applicant has applied requesting a Unified Development Code amendment repealing Chapter 24.16 – Flood Damage Prevention. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 23-0093 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment. File #P 23-0094 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington. The applicant has applied requesting various amendments to sections of the Unified Development Code correcting inconsistencies with State Statute, typographical errors, and changes in policy. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 23-0094 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment. File #P 23-0096 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington. The applicant has applied requesting an amendment of the Unified Development Code Chapter 23.08.020 to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in certain residential zoning districts within Grant County. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 23-0096 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment with one member voting against the proposed amendment. File #P 23-0092 (UDC Amendment) & P 23-0097 (SEPA) from the County of Grant, Washington. The applicant has applied requesting an amendment of the Unified Development Code Chapter 23.08.220 - Commercial Hospitality Establishments - to further define the difference between an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Transient Residences, Transient Guest Homes, and Bed & Breakfast Residences. The proposed changes are Countywide. At their regularly scheduled public hearing on October 4, 2023, the Grant County Planning Commission conducted an open record public hearing to consider files P 23-0092 & P 23-0097. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Unified Development Code amendment. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2487 804 4134), you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners. #11012/16315 Pub: October 31, 2023 & November2 & 7, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF GRANT In the Matter of the Estate of: | NO. 23-4-00179-13 | CELESTINO HERNANDEZ, | NOTICE TO CREDITORS | deceased. | The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 07, 2023. /s/ Maria P. Hernandez MARIA P. HERNANDEZ Personal Representative Address: 15634 Road 5 NW Quincy WA 98848 #11059/16335 Pub: November 7, 14 & 21, 2023
CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF EPHRATA WRF IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE $13,500,000 TO $14,000,000 Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Ephrata City Hall, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, Washington 98823, up to 1:00 p.m.; local time on Thursday, December 14, 2023, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct the WRF Improvements. This project includes improvements to several areas within the City of Ephrata’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) required to improve treatment efficiency and ensure sustained successful treatment. Work includes a complete rehabilitation of the existing Influent Pump Station and construction of a new High Flow Pump Station, valve vault, and flow metering vaults. Coating of the Influent Pump Station wet well is offered as an Additive Bid Item. Work within the Solids Handling Building includes installation of a new shaftless screw conveyor auger, screw, and covers. Work within the UV Building includes channel modifications, removal of existing in-channel UV Disinfection equipment and installation of new equipment. During the period where this UV work takes place, the selected Contractor must utilize a temporary UV Disinfection system. The project also includes coating rehabilitation for Secondary Clarifier 2. Coating rehabilitation for Secondary Clarifier 1 is offered as an Additive Bid Item. Work within the Operations Building includes replacement of valves and piping modifications. Work also includes modifications to the existing aerobic digesters including installation of a new fine screen, construction of a new membrane bioreactor tank, insulation of digester structures, and installation of a new digester membrane thickening system. The new thickening system also includes installation of new positive displacement blowers and a three-sided blower structure. Finally, the project includes site piping improvements, site restoration, HVAC modifications within the Operations Building, and electrical improvements associated with the work noted above. The Work shall be substantially complete within 435 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the “City of Ephrata” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: http://gobids.grayandosborne.com. Bidders are encouraged to register in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. For assistance, please call (509) 453 4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. A Prebid Conference is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The conference will begin at the Water Reclamation Facility located at 13748 Dodson Road, Ephrata, Washington at 1:30 p.m. (local time). Prospective bidders are encouraged to participate. Any other site visits shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and shall be coordinated through Keith Stewart, P.E., of Gray & Osborne, Inc., by calling (206) 284-0860, at least 48 hours in advance of the visit. No unauthorized visits or unscheduled visits will be allowed. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Ephrata and the Washington State Department of Ecology Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to this Contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. All work on the project shall be subject to the higher of the State or Federal wage rates. Where federal wages apply, the Successful bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis-Bacon and Relate Acts which requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors performing on contracts funded in whole or in part by SRF appropriations in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, and determined by the Secretary of Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area. Buy American Iron and Steel provisions apply. The City of Ephrata expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities in any Proposal; and to award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder that best serves the interests of the City of Ephrata. (Signed) LESLIE TRACHSLER FINANCE DIRECTOR/ CITY CLERK #11060/16341 Pub: November 7 & 14, 2023
ORDINANCE 23-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EPHRATA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUES FOR THE 2024 BUDGET TO BE RAISED BY AD VALOREM TAXES. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. s) Leslie Trachsler City Clerk #11061/16365 Pub: November 7, 2023