Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Jan. 19, 2022

Business Meeting: Jan. 25, 2022

Summary:

Authorize application for a Water Resources Streamflow Restoration Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology and assign the Public Works Director as the Authorized Representative. The application is to request up to $2,000,000 on behalf of the Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System to replace 8,700 linear feet of old asbestos concrete water line. 

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Betsy Dillin, Robin Saline, Tina Hemphill Josh Metcalf

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System (VWS) contains 8,700 linear feet of 60-year-old asbestos concrete (AC) water main used for drinking water transmission and distribution. The AC pipe has a history of frequent failures that cause an increased risk to public health and the environment; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has recognized the need to replace the existing AC pipe with a more resilient pipe material; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has identified an opportunity to seek funding from the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) for a Water Resources Streamflow Restoration (WRSR) Grant to address the pipe replacement need.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County authorizes submission of this WRSR Grant application to request up to $2,000,000 on behalf of the Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System to replace 8,700 linear feet of asbestos concrete pipe; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of Commissioners designates the Director of Public Works to sign the application and manage said grant on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of January, 2022.