Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Nov. 29, 2023

Business Meeting: Dec. 5, 2023

Summary:

Authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Cowlitz County, Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, and Lewis County for disposal of solid waste

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tina Hemphill

Resolution

WHEREAS, Cowlitz County has planned for and desires to receive solid waste from customers and jurisdictions outside of Cowlitz County for disposal of their certain solid wastes at Cowlitz County's Landfill; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has planned for and desires to dispose of solid wastes generated in Lewis County at a landfill outside of Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County and Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 ("District") desire to enter into an agreement with Cowlitz County to provide for Cowlitz County to dispose of certain solid wastes generated in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Cowlitz County, Lewis County, and the District are authorized and empowered to enter into this interlocal agreement to perform solid waste services pursuant to RCW 39.34.080.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners hereby acknowledge and approve the attached interlocal agreement between the parties herein.

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