Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Dec. 13, 2023

Business Meeting: Dec. 19, 2023

Summary:

This resolution will approve a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant Agreement No 21-1399R, between the State of Washington, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Lewis County for the Lucas Creek Tributary at MP 4.24 Fish Passage Construction project, CMP 2331, in the amount of $1,140,358.00. The matching share provided by Lewis County will be a minimum of $285,090.00 for a total project cost of $1,425,448.00.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Please return one signed original to Ann Weckback in the Public Works Dept.

Additional Copies To: Robin Saline, PW; Tina Hemphill, PW; Ann Weckback, PW; Pamela Fernandez

Resolution

WHEREAS, Public Works has listed fish passage restoration projects on the maintenance program; and

WHEREAS, Public Works has been awarded grant funding administered through the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for the Lucas Creek Tributary at MP 4.24 Fish Passage Construction project, CMP 2331, in the amount of $1,140,358.00 with a minimum local match of $285,090.00 for a total project cost of $1,425,448.00; and

WHEREAS, the conditions of receiving the grant funding requires an agreement signed by the Chair of the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and County Engineer have reviewed the agreement between Lewis County and the RCO.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC has determined the Lucas Creek Tributary at MP 4.24 Fish Passage Construction project, CMP 2331, and grant agreement RCO #21-1399R, in the amount of $1,140,358.00, is in the best public interest and hereby approves the Chair of the BOCC to sign the grant agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 19th day of December, 2023.