Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Nov. 1, 2023

Business Meeting: Nov. 7, 2023

Summary:

Approving a Master Interlocal Agreement between Lewis County and Wahkiakum County to streamline the administrative process in which reimbursable work is done for Wahkiakum County by Lewis County Public Works, and authorizing signatures thereon

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Mike Kroll-PW, Tina Hemphill-PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, provides for interlocal cooperation between governmental agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage; and

WHEREAS, the parties, Lewis County and Wahkiakum County, desire to enter into an agreement to streamline the administrative process in which reimbursable work is done for Wahkiakum County by Lewis County Public Works; and

WHEREAS, the Master Interlocal Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years, expiring December 31, 2028, and can be terminated by either party upon written notice; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and County Engineer have reviewed the Master Interlocal Agreement (attached as Exhibit A) and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorize execution of the Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC has determined executing the Master Interlocal Agreement with Wahkiakum County for the purpose of streamlining reimbursable work for a five-year period, expiring on December 31, 2028, to be in the best public interest and the BOCC shall execute the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of November, 2023.