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Type: Deliberation

Department: IS - Internal Services

Directors' Update: Nov. 17, 2021

Business Meeting: Nov. 23, 2021

Summary:

Acceptance of Grant Award from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for the Repair and Rehabilitation of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the State of Washington has made funding available to restore historic courthouses in the state through a program administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County, through the Internal Services Department, Capital Projects office, has made application to receive grant funds to complete identified historical restoration or preservation to the exterior facades of the Historic Courthouse, interior restoration and preservation work, including finishes, entrance doors on the North and South entrances, and painting; and

WHEREAS, the said application was successful, and Lewis County has been awarded up to $375,736.00 in matching funds for a total project of up to $785,736.00; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to accept the grant and complete the work identified in the Grant Application.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the grant agreement between the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and Lewis County is hereby authorized and executed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chair of the Board is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of November, 2021.