Title
Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Nisqually Indian Tribe
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to Approve Resolution to Adopt the First Amendment of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Nisqually Indian Tribe and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the First Amendment
Report
Issue:
Whether to Approve a Resolution adopting the First Amendment of the Memorandum of Agreement
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Presenter(s):
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director
Background and Analysis:
In May 2008, the City and Tribe entered into a historic agreement to jointly develop the McAllister Wellfield, and to permanently protect McAllister Springs. The agreement called for the City to retain ownership of the McAllister Springs properties, and for the City and Tribe to work together on access and a plan for long-term use for the properties.
The McAllister Springs properties total about 181 acres. The properties include the headwaters of McAllister (Medicine) Creek and are important historically and culturally to the Nisqually Tribe. There are a total of five City-owned parcels (parcels A-E) within the McAllister Springs complex.
Since the move to the McAllister Wellfield, the majority of the McAllister Springs properties (all but Parcel B) no longer have any direct use for the Drinking Water Utility. Parcel B includes the main water transmission line from the McAllister Wellfield and remains vital for the City's Drinking Water Utility. Parcel B will be retained by the City.
The cost to maintain all of the McAllister Springs properties is high and will increase over time as facilities age and need repair. Ongoing costs for taxes, insurance, fire protection, and site maintenance are $25,000 to $30,000 per year. In addition, kn...
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