KITTITAS RECLAMATION DISTRICT
P.O. Box 276/315 N. Water
Ellensburg, Wa 98926
Phone:925-6158 Fax:925-7425
Email: krdoffice@elltel.net
Website: www.elltel.net/krd

I. New Construction

A. All new construction must be approved by the district.

1. Crossing permits must be on file at the district.

2. Site location and design will be reviewed by the district.

3. District must be notified 24 hours prior to construction.

B. All costs of construction (material, labor and equipment) is the responsibility of the landowner.

C. All future maintenance costs (material, labor and equipment) are the responsibility of the landowner.

II. Existing Crossings

A. All maintenance costs (material, labor and equipment) on non-district crossings are the responsibility of the landowner.

1. Incidental deterioration over time due to canal operations is the responsibility of the landowner.

B. Crossings that are not maintained by the landowner and, in the view of the district, pose a hazard to the operation of the district may be:

1. Repaired by the district at the expense of the landowner.

2. Removed by the district at the expense of the landowner.

III. Maintenance Responsibility Defined

A. Crossings that are used for residential or farming access only are the responsibility of the landowner.

B. Crossings that are required for the daily operation of the district are the responsibility of the district.

C. Crossings that are required for the daily operation of the district and that have approved crossing agreements for joint use will have materials supplied by the landowner and the district will be responsible for labor and equipment costs (See IV. C).

D. Any damage to district crossings caused by residential, farming or incidental use is the responsibility of the person causing the damage (material, labor and equipment).

IV. Control of District Crossings

A. Crossings will be restricted to district personnel except in the case of adjacent landowners who need access for practical operation of their farm.

B. Residential use of district crossings is prohibited.

C. Revocable crossing permits may be granted by the Board on a case by case basis.

V. Crossings Defined

A. A crossing is any structure that crosses any district right-of-way.

B. A crossing includes all that pertains to the structure including but not limited to: abutments, footings, pillars, stringers, decking, guardrails, above and below ground cables, posts, fences and earth works including roads, embankments, rip-rap, and drainage ditches.

VI. Reimbursements