Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Nov. 13, 2019

Business Meeting: Nov. 18, 2019

Summary:

This Resolution will approve a contract with the Department of Ecology to fund the construction of Water Stations for emergency use in Lewis County.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Betsy Dillin, PW Kim Amrine, PW Tina Hemphill, PW Rose Williams, PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, RCW 36.01.010 allows counties to contract as may be necessary within their administrative powers; and

WHEREAS, the State Department of Ecology (Ecology) will provide $72,500 through their Emergency Drought Response Grant program to Lewis County Department of Public Works for design and construction of permanent water stations located at three county area road shops, to provide potable water to the public on an emergency only basis; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Grant Contract No. WRDROU-1923-LeCoPW-00029 (Attached as Exhibit A) for $72,500; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of the contract with Ecology to construct permanent water stations for emergency use only.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC has approved and authorized the Director of Public Works to sign and execute Contract No. WRDROU-1923-LeCoPW-00029 according to the scope required under the Ecology Contract.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 18th day of November, 2019.