Title
McAllister Springs Transfer Agreement Signing Ceremony
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
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Report
Issue:
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Presenter(s):
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Background and Analysis:
The Nisqually Indian Tribal Council is hosting a dinner to celebrate and recognize the historic agreement to transfer McAllister Springs from the City of Olympia to the Tribe.
In 2008, the City of Olympia began using the McAllister Wellfield instead of McAllister Springs as a water source for the City. As part of the process of moving to the new wellfield, the City agreed to preserve the Springs and its associated 180 forested acres. Now, in 2017, through an agreement with the Nisqually Tribe, ownership of the historic and culturally important Springs will now be transferred to the tribe.
February 2, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Welcome: Nisqually Tribal Chairman Farron McCloud
Blessing:
Remarks: City of Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby
Signing Ceremony: Mayor and Tribal Chairman
Dinner
Final Remarks: Tribal Council Members, City Council Members