Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: June 16, 2021

Business Meeting: June 22, 2021

Summary:

Due to a series of high water events occurring in January 2021 it has become necessary to do bank stabilization work along Newaukum Valley Road, between MP 1.085-1.105. The project will require additional road right of way from one property owner. RCW Chapter 8 authorizes Counties to acquire property when deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to the requirements of RCW Chapter 8, this resolution instructs the County Engineer to acquire right of way from one property owner along Newaukum Valley Road for the project. All such acquisitions shall be in accordance with adopted procedures as per Resolution 20-149.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kim Amrine, Tim Fife, Martin Roy, Kelly Albert, Tina Hemphill

Resolution

WHEREAS, It has become necessary to do bank stabilization work on Newaukum Valley Road between Mile Post (MP) 1.085-1.105; and

WHEREAS, the bank stabilization project is necessary to protect the county road and will benefit the public; and

WHEREAS, the project will require additional right of way from one adjacent property owner; and

WHEREAS, RCW 8.08.010 authorizes counties to acquire property when deemed necessary by the BOCC; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 8.08, this resolution instructs the County Engineer to acquire right of way as shown on the attached exhibit from one property owner along Newaukum Valley Road for the project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Road Engineer is instructed to acquire all necessary right of way and is authorized to sign documents necessary for the bank stabilization project on Newaukum Valley Road in Section 16, Township 13 North, Range 2 West, W.M.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 22nd day of June, 2021.