Legals for December, 18 2024

| December 18, 2024 12:00 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION QUINCY GROUND WATER SUBAREA COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, in accordance with Washington Administrative Code 173-134A-130, proposes during calendar years 2025 and 2026, with respect to contracts for the use of artificially stored ground water within the Quincy Ground Water Subarea, Columbia Basin Project, Washington (most of which are individual landowners) to execute or approve contracts, replacement contracts, successor-in-interest documents, amendments for minor changes in the lands or artificially stored ground water described therein. The contract actions may involve reassignments, changes in the place or type of use of the artificially stored ground water. Any changes would be in accordance with the State of Washington water right statutes. The contracting program began in 1975 when the Quincy Subarea was established under Washington State ground water management regulations. Since then, the Washington State Department of Ecology has issued permits conditioned to require the recipient to enter into a Contract with the Bureau of Reclamation in order to receive water. The Quincy Ground Water Subarea is described in Washington Administrative Code 173-134A-040. Subarea withdrawals are authorized for lands underlain by artificially stored ground water described in Department of Ecology Docket No. 74-722, signed January 8, 1975. Written data, views, arguments and inquiries concerning the proposed contract(s) may be submitted to the Ephrata Field Office Manager, Ephrata Field Office, Attention: Code 2010, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Basin Project, 32 C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington 98823, for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Joslin McClure, (509) 754-0221. All written correspondence concerning the proposed contract(s) will be made available for review or inspection upon receipt of a written request. The contract(s) will be subject to Public Law 97-293 (Reclamation Reform Act of 1982), including the expanded acreage limitation and full-cost pricing as well as all other applicable provisions of the new law. This public notice fulfills Section 226 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-293; 96 Stat. 1261). #12015/30339 Pub: December 11 & 18, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, proposes during calendar years 2025 and 2026, with respect to contracts for the use of surface water for Municipal and Industrial (M&I) and miscellaneous purposes within the Columbia Basin Project, Washington to execute or approve new contracts, successor-in-interest documents, replacement contracts, amendments for minor changes in the water described therein. The contract actions may involve reassignments, changes in the place or type of use of the M&I surface water. Any changes would be in accordance with the State of Washington water right statutes and Federal Reclamation Law. Written data, views, arguments and inquiries concerning the proposed contract(s) may be submitted to the Ephrata Field Office Manager, Ephrata Field Office, Attention: Code 2011, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Basin Project, 32 C St NW, Ephrata, Washington 98823, for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Amy Rodman, (509) 754-0238. All written correspondence concerning the proposed contract will be made available for review or inspection upon receipt of a written request. The contracts(s) will be subject to Article 9 (c)(2) of the Reclamation Project Act of August 4, 1939 (Public Law 260; 53 Stat. 1187). This public notice fulfills Section 226 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-293; 96 Stat. 1261). #12016/30340 Pub: December 11 & 18, 2024

Notice of Proposed SEPA MDNS and Rezone Public Hearing: Jan 7, 2025. Notice is hereby given that a Shoreline Substantial Development application was received by the City of Soap Lake on Aug 25th, 2023 from Grette Associates LLC, and was found to be Technically Complete on Nov 21st, 2024. SEPA: The City of Soap Lake has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS). This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions: An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public at the WA Department of Ecology’s SEPA register. https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202405217 Public Participation: Agencies, affected tribes and members of the public are encouraged to participate in accordance with the following schedule: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024—28- DAY COMMENT BEGINS PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in person at the Soap Lake Community & Senior Center, 121 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake WA 98851. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 28-DAY COMMENT CLOSES Comments must be submitted by the date noted above to Alex Kovach, City Planner, via email at alex@kovacharchitects.com. Comments submitted will be reviewed and considered during the decision-making process. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #12026/30482 Pub: December 18, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE A WATER RIGHT TAKE NOTICE: That Gavin Johnson, G&O Johnson, LLC, of Othello, WA on June 25, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-24450C(B)@2 to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24450C(B). That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24450C(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 3253.7 gallons per minute, 1000 acre-feet per year, each year, from February 1 to November 30, for the seasonal irrigation of 400 acres. That the currently authorized points of withdrawal are from seven wells located as follows: well 1) SW1/4NW1/4SW1/4 of section 24, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., well 2)NE1/4NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., well 3)SE1/4SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21,T.15 N.,R.31E.W.M., well 4) SW1/4NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., well 5) NE1/4SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 6, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., Well 6) NE1/4SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 7, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., and well 7) SE1/4SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 8, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M. That the currently authorized place of use is 217 acres within the Sh of Section 7, 120 acres within the NW% of Section 8, and 63 acres within the of Section 18, all in T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M. That Mr. Johnson proposes to change the place of use of Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24450C(B) as follows: 120 acres to the SE1/4 and 110 acres to the SW1/4 of Section 20, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., and 170 acres to Section 19, T.15 N., R.32 E.W.M., Adams County, Washington. To view this application as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecologv.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsvstem/WaterRights/default.aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: December 18, 2024. #12052/30749 Pub: December 11 & 18, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE A WATER RIGHT TAKE NOTICE: That Gavin Johnson, G&O Johnson, LLC, of Othello, WA on June 25, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01468C@2 to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01468C. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01468C authorizes the withdrawal of 2000 gallons per minute, 1400 acre-feet per year, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 560 acres. That the currently authorized points of withdrawal are from seven wells located as follows: well 1) SW1/4NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 24, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., Well 2) NE1/4NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, T.15 N., R.31 E.W.M., well 3) SE1/4SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., Well 4) SW1/4NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., Well 5) NE1/4SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 6, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., Well 6) NE1/4SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 7, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., and Well 7) SE1/4SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 8, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M. That the currently authorized place of use is within the NE1/4 of Section 6, W1/2 of Section 18, T.15 N., R.32E.W.M., and E1/2 of Section 13, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M. That Mr. Johnson proposes to change the place of use of Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01468C as follows: 172 acres to the S1/2NW1/4 and “ S1/2 of Section 22, and 48 acres to the E1/2 of Section 13, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M., and 100 acres to Section 19, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M., Adams County, Washington. 240 acres are to remain on the E1/2 of Section 13, T. 15 N. , R. 31 E.W.M. for a total of 560 acres. To view this application as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecologv.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsystem/.WaterRights/default.aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: December 18, 2024. #12053/30753 Pub: December 11 & 18, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE TWO (2) GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATES TAKE NOTICE: That Gavin Johnson, Johnson-Reaugh, LLC of Othello, WA on June 25, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application Nos. CG3-20034C@2 and CG3-24292C@2, to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate Nos. G4-20034C and G3-24292C. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-20034C authorizes the withdrawal of 1000 gallons per minute, 1282 acre-feet per year, from March 1 to November 15, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 860 acres. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24292C authorizes the withdrawal of 2000 gallons per minute, 1290 acre-feet per year, from March 1 to November 15 each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 880 acres. The total under both rights is limited to 880 acres. The authorized points of withdrawal are from seven wells within: Well 1) NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 24 T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., well 2) NE1/4NE1/3 of Section 19, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., well 3) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 21, T.15 N.,R.31 E.W.M., well 4) NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 30, T.15 N.,R.32 E.W.M., Well 5) SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 6, T.15 N., R.32 E.W.M., well 6) SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 7, T.15N., R.32 E.W.M., Well 7) SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 8, T.15 N.,R 32 E.W.M. The authorized place of use for both rights is the SE1/4 of Section 24, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.W.M., lying easterly of the East Low Canal and SW1/4 of Section 17, E1/2 of Section 19, and NW1/4 and S1/2 of Section 21, S1/2N1/2 of Section 24, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M., and SE1/4 of Section 26, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. That Mr. Johnson proposes to change the place of use of Groundwater Certificate Nos. G320034C and G3-24292C as follows: - 300 acres from the E1/2 of Section 19, to 250 acres within the N1/2 of Section 20 and 50 acres to the SE1/4 of Section 17, all in T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 75 acres from the SE1/4 of Section 26, to the SE1/4 of Section 17, all in T.15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 82 acres from the SW1/4 of Section 17, T. 15 N., R. 32 E.W.M., to the E1/2 of Section 19, T. 15 N., R.31 E.W.M. - 115 acres wiLL remain in the NW1/4 of Section 21, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 22 acres from the SE1/4 of Section 26, to the S1/2NW1/4 and S1/2 of Section 22, all in T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 80 acres from the SE1/4 of Section 24, to the S1/2NW1/4 and S1/2 of Section 22, all in T. 15 N., R. 31E.W.M. - 43 acres from the SW1/4 of Section 17, to the S1/2NW1/4 and S1/2 of Section 22, all in T. 15 N., R. 31E.W.M. - 20 acres from the NW1/4 & S1/2 of Section 21, to the S1/2NW1/4 and S1/2 of Section 22, all in T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 120 acres stay on the S1/2N1/2 of Section 24, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. - 23 acres from the SE1/4 of Section 26, to the S1/2N1/2 of Section 24, all in T. 15 N., R. 31 E.W.M. All within Adams County, Washington. To view this application as well as the source of the proposed appropriation and place of use, visit our Water Right Search application and web map search here: https://appswr.ecologv.wa.gov/waterrighttrackingsvstem/WaterRights/default.aspx Protests to this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for the objections. Protests must be accompanied with a fifty dollar ($50.00) non-refundable recording fee. We accept check or money order only. Do not send cash. Send your protest with the $50.00 fee to the Department of Ecology at the address below within 30 days from: December 18, 2024/ #12054/30756 Pub: December 11 & 18, 2024

Grant Transit Authority Notice of Public Hearing On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Multimodal Transit Center at 116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, WA. 98837, the Board of Directors of the Grant Transit Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2025 Budget. Any interested person may join the meeting and be heard with respect to the 2025 budget. By: ______________________________ Saira Martinez, GTA Board Secretary #12063/30879 Pub: December 13 & 18, 2024

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received either by mail or hand delivered by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW - Room 207, Ephrata, Washington, 98823, until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvements. The name and address of the bidder shall be on the outside of the envelope. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by bid proposal deposit in cash, a certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond payable to Grant County, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. No conditional bid bond will be accepted. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Grant County. Plans and Specifications may be purchased from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, Washington 98823, Phone: (509) 754-6082. The contact person is Andy Booth. The plans and specifications are provided for a non-refundable deposit of $30.00 for each set, plus a $5.00 ßostage and handling fee, if mailing is requested. Informational copies of the Plans and Specifications are on file for inspection purposes at the Grant County Public Works Building, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, Washington 98823, and only in the Chapter Offices of the AGC in Seattle and Spokane, and other various Plan Centers located in Washington, as requested. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of the contract, if made, shall be made to the qualified responsive bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid. This work may generally be described as construction of the bottom lining system for the Ephrata Landfill Phase 4 Development area (approximately 9.9 acres). The work to be performed under this contract shall be the following: grading; installation of a landfill gas collection and condensate system piping, placement of a bedding layer, installation of a 60-mil textured HDPE geomembrane liner; installation of a geotextile cushion layer; placement of a sideslope layer, and leachate collection layer. Also, the work will include the excavation/embankment and grading of access roads, stormwater perimeter ditch, and electrical for the condensate system. See the Proposal on page LD-3 for construction period for this project. No bidders may withdraw his/her bid after the hour set for the opening thereof or before award of contract unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening. #01009/30899 Pub: December 16, 18, 23, 24, 30, 2024 & January 2, 6, 8, 2025

Notice of Application & Proposed Adoption of Existing Environmental Documentation - Date of Notice: December 18, 2024, Notice is hereby given that a Planned Unit Development, Subdivision application and SEPA Checklist was received by Grant County October 20, 2024 from Dune Lake Properties LLC Contact: (Bob Culp of Munson Engineers Inc. PO Box 3796 Wenatchee, WA 98807), was found to be technically complete on December 12, 2024. [Grant County expects to issue an Adoption of Existing Environmental Documentation. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether a new EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Limit the size of the project to the minimum amount necessary. 2. Implementation of dust control measures during construction of road and grading of residential lots 3. Best management practices for control of erosion and sedimentation shall be implemented for the project. PROJECT: The continuation of The Dune Lake Residential Planned Unit Development consisting of 160.8 acres creating 169 single-family residential lots and one open space tract for a community park and playfield. The site is currently vacant and is under irrigated agriculture. The development will be served by a Class A water system. Each lot will be served by an individual on-site septic system. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED. LOCATION: The project site consists of four existing tax parcels south of the city of Moses Lake and Interstate-90, west of Potato Hill Rd, south of Goodrich Rd, and north of Dune Lake Rd. Located in Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 28 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #s 17-0071-000, 17-0071-001, 17-0072-000, and 17-0073-001. PRESENT ZONING: Agriculture (Ag). STUDIES REQUIRED Wildlife Habitat Management Plan, Drainage Report. Traffic Impact Analysis. PUBLIC HEARING: The proposal has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Grant County Hearings Examiner on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm noon in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, Washington. At this time, any person(s) may provide testimony for the hearing. Members of the public may also be present in the hearing room in limited numbers. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via Zoom audio platform. You may also participate via Zoom audio at +1-253-205-0468 Meeting ID: 965 5798 3139 Passcode: 467311. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call Development Services in advance of the hearing. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (Files #P 24-0416, #P 24-0417) are available from Kent Ziemer, Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2538, kziemer@grantcountywa.gov. Office hours: 8 am –4pm, M–F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 4 pm on January 2, 2024. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be hand delivered, mailed or submitted via email. All people, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above-mentioned materials. #12072/30975 Pub: December 13, 2024

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OTHELLO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 1612 In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1623, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 9th day of December 2024. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance amends Ordinance 1612 to account for unanticipated transfers and expenditures of various funds. The application of funds has been identified and the City Council of the City of Othello finds and determines that such amendment of the 2024 Budget is in the best interest of residents of the City of Othello and will promote the general health, safety and welfare. Tania Morelos City Clerk Published in the Sun Tribune December 18, 2024 #12073/30998 Pub: December 18, 2024

SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTHELLO WASHINGTON, FIXING THE BUDGET FOR 2025, SETTING FORTH APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE FINAL BUDGET FOR 2025 In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1624, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 9th day of December 2024. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This Ordinance adopts the 2025 City of Othello Budge and the City Council of the City of Othello finds and determines that the budget is in the best interest of residents of the City of Othello and will promote the general health, safety and welfare. Tania Morelos City Clerk Published in the Sun Tribune December 18, 2024 #12074/30999 Pub: December 18, 2024