Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Aug. 30, 2023

Business Meeting: Sept. 5, 2023

Summary:

This agreement between The State of Washington, Department of Ecology and Lewis County Public Health and Social Services provides funding to Lewis County to protect human health and the environment by monitoring solid waste handling facilities/sites for compliance, including permitting inspections and oversight, and by investigating solid waste-related complaints, including providing technical assistance, education, and violation prevention.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Laura Busby PO Box 47775 Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 Email: lbus461@ecy.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Brian Warren, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract #SWMLSWFA-2023-LCPHSS-00161 between the Department of Ecology and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Ecology contracts with Lewis County to provide funding for solid waste enforcement and permitting activities; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this contract is to protect human health and the environment by monitoring solid waste handling facilities/sites for compliance, including permitting inspections and oversight, and by investigating solid waste-related complaints, including providing technical assistance, education, and violation prevention; and

WHEREAS, the contract duration is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Ecology will provide $140,524.00 in funding with a 25% match requirement of $46,841.33 from Lewis County, for a total amount of $187,365.33; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract for Lewis County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves Contract #SWMLSWFA-2023-LCPHSS-00161 to provide $140,524.00 in funding with a match requirement of $46,841.33 from Lewis County for a total of $187,365.33 for the purpose of solid waste enforcement and permitting activities; and the BOCC authorizes the Director of Public Health & Social Services to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 5th day of September, 2023.