Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 5, 2020

Business Meeting: Feb. 10, 2020

Summary:

Townsend Bridge No. 223 in Cinebar is in need of replacement. The bridge has become structurally deficient due to timber sill rotting. The project will require additional road right of way from two property owners. RCW Chapter 8 authorizes Counties to acquire property  when deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to the requirements of RCW Chapter 8, this resolution instructs the County Engineer to acquire right of way from two property owners along Townsend Road for the project. All such acquisitions shall be in accordance with adopted procedures as per Resolution 14-160.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kim Amrine, Tim Fife, Martin Roy, Rose Williams, Robin Saline, Kelly Albert, Tina Hemphill

Resolution

WHEREAS, Townsend Road Bridge No. 223 in Cinebar has become structurally deficient and needs to be replaced; and

WHEREAS, the bridge replacement project is necessary and will benefit the public; and

WHEREAS, the project will require additional road right of way from two adjacent property owners; and

WHEREAS, RCW 8.08.010 authorizes counties to acquire property when deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 8.08, this resolution instructs the County Engineer to acquire right of way as shown on the attached exhibit from two property owners along Townsend Road for the project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Road Engineer is instructed to acquire all necessary right of way and is authorized to sign documents necessary for the bridge replacement project on Townsend Road in Section 22, Township 13 North, Range 2 East, W.M.; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the BOCC directs that all such acquisitions be in accordance with adopted procedures as per Resolution 14-160 and under Lewis County's eminent domain authority, as per RCW 8.25 and WAC 458-61A-206 (1c), and pursuant to authority and obligations of RCW Title 8, notably 8.08, 8.25, and 8.26.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of February, 2020.