Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Nov. 20, 2019

Business Meeting: Nov. 25, 2019

Summary:

Executing a contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund the development of new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the Cowlitz River through the community of Packwood, Washington.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Josh Metcalf, PW Tina Hemphill, PW Robin Saline, 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  Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) will provide $624,260.00 through their Local and Community Projects Program to Lewis County Public Works for development of new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the Cowlitz River through the community of Packwood, Washington; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has reviewed Grant Contract No. 19-62210-029 for $624,260.00; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public  interest to authorize the execution of the contract with Commerce to develop new FEMA FIRMs for the Cowlitz River through the community of Packwood, Washington.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC has approved and authorized the Director of Public Works to sign and execute Contract No. 20-96627-188 according to the scope required under the Commerce Contract.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of November, 2019.