Legals for December, 4 2024
Legal Notice Columbia Basin Conservation District November 15, 2023 A mail-in-only election for a board seat on the Columbia Basin Conservation District (Conservation District) will be held on March 10, 2025, at 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. The last day and time that an eligible voter can request a ballot from the Conservation District is February 17, 2025 by 4:30 pm. Ballots can be requested from Columbia Basin Conservation District, Kristina Ribellia, 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837, (509) 765-9618, kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Election Day, March 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm. Ballots returned by other means must be returned to 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837 no later than 4:30 pm on Election Day, March 10, 2024. Candidates must be registered voters residing within the Conservation District. The filing deadline for candidates to file their candidate-required information is January 31, 2025. Interested candidates must file their candidate-required information at 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837, no later than 4:30 pm. Candidate-required information will be accepted at that location by in-person delivery, by mail postmarked no later than January 31, 2025 or by email to kristina-ribellia@columbiabasincd.org. Election procedures are available at the Conservation District office. Please contact the Conservation District office at (509) 765-9618 or at 903 W. 3rd AVE., Moses Lake WA. 98837 if you have any questions. #12007/30164 Pub: November 20, 2024 & December 4, 2024
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District has completed the Assessment Roll of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District and has delivered the same to the Board of Directors of said District. The Board of Directors of said District, acting as a Board of Equalization, will meet in the office of said Irrigation District at 1135 East Hillsboro, Suite A, Pasco, Washington, this being the officially designated meeting place of said District, on the 16th of December 2024, at 9:00 a.m., for the purpose of equalizing the assessments so made, and shall continue in session from day to day so long as may be necessary, not to exceed ten (10) days, exclusive of Sundays, to hear and determine objections to said Assessment Roll as may come before the Board. #12009/30209 Pub: November 26, 29, 2024 & December 4, 2024
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO BE COLLECTED IN THE 2025 TAX YEAR In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1621, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 25th day of November 2024. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance will allow the City to collect 101% of the highest of the three previous annual levies plus an increase equal to the amount allowed under the new construction and annexation provisions of RCW 84.66.120. Tania Morelos City Clerk Published in the Sun Tribune December 4, 2024 #12023/30441 Pub: December 4, 2024
Notice of Public Hearings & Determination of Non-Significance Othello Planning Commission & Othello City Council Zoning Update 2024 – Off-Street Parking, RV Parking & Storage, and Vision Clearance at Intersections Notice is hereby given that the City of Othello will hold public hearings to discuss amending the following sections of the Othello Municipal Code (OMC): - OMC 17.61 Off-Street Parking - OMC 17.56.055 Recreational Vehicles - OMC 17.56.055 Recreational Vehicle Parking - OMC 9.33 Storage and Parking of Boats, Campers (Pickup), Large Vehicles, Motor Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Snowmobiles, Utility Trailers, or Storage Containers - OMC 17.56.040 Vision Clearance at Intersections The hearings will be held: - At the Planning Commission meeting, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM - At the City Council meeting, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM The public hearings will be held at Othello City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 E. Main St. The hearings will also be accessible by internet and phone. All Council and Commission meetings are open to the public. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including accessibility or an interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Check the website at https://www.othellowa.gov/ for more information and the meeting link, or contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686 or email at ahenning@othellowa.gov The City has also issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for this action. This project does not have any probable significant adverse environmental impacts. This decision was made after review of an environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. Written comments on the DNS will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Dec. 13 at City Hall, 500 E. Main Street, Othello. For additional information please contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. Anne Henning, Community Development Director #12025/30478 Pub: December 4, 2024
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SCOOTENY AND 14TH SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Othello, Washington Sealed bids will be received at the Othello City Hall, 500 East Main Street, Othello, Washington 99344 until December 18, 2024, 2:00 pm Pacific Time, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with MAIN STREET DECORATIVE LIGHTING PROJECT marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier’s check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications may be obtained at no cost via electronic transmission from the City of Othello. Paper copies of the plans and specifications may also be obtained from the City at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $50.00. Plans and specifications can be requested by calling the Contact person listed below during normal business hours. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. All bidders shall be on the plan holders list prior to bid opening. Bids received from contractors not on the list will be rejected for being non-responsive. Contact person: Robin Adolphsen PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project includes removal and replacement of sidewalk for the installation of decorative light poles. Includes directional drilling to extend power under Main Street. Estimated Project Cost: $270,000.00 The City of Othello, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. Publish – Columbia Basin Herald: December 4th, 2024 #12027/30487 Pub: December 4 & 11, 2024
NOTICE OF DESIRE AND INTENTION TO SELL AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY The Board of Directors of Othello School District No. 147-163-55 (“Board) desires and intends to sell surplus real property located in Adams County, Washington, and legally described as follows: TAX #2655, OTHELLO TRACTS LESS LOT 1, LEE & 14TH SHORT PLAT (containing 77.1 acres, more or less) Tax Parcel No.: 1529030682655 (“Property”). The Board is proposing to sell the Property described above which is no longer required for school district purposes. The Board has scheduled a public hearing regarding its intention to sell the Property. The public hearing shall be held at the Othello School District Boardroom, 1025 S 1st Ave, Othello, Washington, 99344, at 12:00 p.m., P.S.T., on December 18, 2024. At that time, the Board will receive evidence and comments for and against the propriety and advisability of the proposed sale. #12028/30505 Pub: December 4 & 11, 2024
GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE G3-00984C TAKE NOTICE: That on October 24, 2024, Stevens Land Holdings (SLH) filed application number GRAN-24-01 with the Grant County Water Conservancy Board (GCWCB) to add a point of withdrawal and change the place of use under Groundwater Water Right No. G3-00984C. On November 20, 2024, SLH submitted an amendment to the GRAN-24-01 application. G3-00984C has historically been transferred on a seasonal basis; the purpose of this change application (as amended) is to make the once seasonal changes permanent, add an additional point of withdrawal, and correct an error in the current point of withdrawal location as documented on the G3-00984C certificate. That said right, G3-00984C, under priority date October 7, 1970, authorizes the withdrawal of 600 gallons per minute (gpm) and 150 acre-feet per year (AF/yr) for seasonal irrigation of 60 acres from one point of withdrawal well located within the SW¼ NW¼ of Section 3, T. 22 N., R. 29 E.W.M. on Grant County parcel 180470000. The existing place of use is 40 acres within the S½ NE¼ and 20 acres within the SE¼ SE¼ of Section 33, T. 23 N., R. 29 E.W.M. on Grant County parcel 180623000. Under GRAN-24-01, SLH is seeking to modify the place of use by retaining 32 acres in the S½ NE¼ of Section 33, and transferring: 6 acres to the SE¼ SE¼ of Section 33, 3 acres to the SE¼ SE¼ NW¼ of Section 33, and 19 acres to the NW¼ of Section 34, all being within T. 23 N., R. 29 E.W.M., Grant County Parcel numbers 180623000 and 180624000. An additional point of withdrawal is also proposed for construction within one of the following quarter-quarter sections on Grant County parcel numbers 180623000, 180624000, and 180627000: within the NE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 33, the NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 34, or the NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 35, all within T. 23 N., R.29 E.W.M. SLH is also seeking to correct the existing point of withdrawal location from the SW¼ NW¼ of Section 3 to the NW¼ NW ¼ of Section 3, both within T.22N., R.29E. W.M. on Grant County parcel 18047000. Any interested party may submit comments, objections, and other information to the Board regarding this application. The comments and information may be submitted in writing or verbally at any public meeting of the Board held to discuss or decide on the application. Additionally, the Board will consider written comments or information provided within thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice, said written comments or information to be provided to its office located 2145 Basin Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Any protests or objections to the approval of this application may be filed with the Department of Ecology and must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections. Protests must be accompanied by a fifty-dollar ($50.00) recording fee and filed with the Cashiering Section, State of Washington, Department of Ecology, PO Box 47611, Olympia, WA 98504-7611 within thirty (30) days from December 11, 2024. #12036/30532 Pub: December 4 & 11, 2024