Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: WEED - Weed Control

Directors' Update: Aug. 2, 2023

Business Meeting: Aug. 8, 2023

Summary:

Approving an Interagency Agreement, Contract No. K4611, with Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to allow funding to Lewis County Noxious Weed Control (LCNWCB) for treatment and progressive management of the complex of invasive knotweed species on the Cowlitz and Chehalis Rivers, as well as associated tributaries within Lewis County. The agreement is effective for two years, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, regardless of the date of any signatures. The project will begin at the farthest upstream point of infestation and continue downstream. This funding may not be used downstream of a landowner that has not 
given written permission for entry and treatment (Attachment C).

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Jonathan Still, JStill@agr.wa.gov Brandy Kamakawiwoole, BKamakawiwoole@agr.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Charles Edmonson Barbara Russell

Resolution

WHEREAS, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB), propose to enter into an Interagency Agreement, Contract No. K4611, as set forth in 17.10.074 RCW, to provide funding for the progressive management of knotweed in the Chehalis and Cowlitz River basins; and

WHEREAS, the Interagency Agreement provides for the treatment of knotweed within the indicated rivers and tributaries of Lewis County by adding funding from WSDA in the amount of $20,000.00, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with no associated match required from LCNWCB; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has had an opportunity to review the Interagency Agreement, Contract No. K4611, attached; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the public interest to approve and authorize this Interagency Agreement between LCNWCB and WSDA.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC of Lewis County hereby (1) approves of the terms and conditions of the attached Interagency Agreement, Contract No. K4611, between the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and the Washington State Department of Agriculture; and (2) authorizes the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board's Program Coordinator to sign the same on behalf of Lewis County Noxious Weed Control.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 8th day of August, 2023.