Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: May 14, 2025

Business Meeting: May 20, 2025

Summary:

Outline parameters for North Lewis County Industrial Access funding

Publications:

Cover Letter To: City of Centralia, Matt Patana

Additional Copies To: Geoff Soderquist

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognizes the critical regional significance of the North Lewis County Industrial Access, a cooperative effort between Lewis County and the City of Centralia to improve mobility, safety and infrastructure within North Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC anticipates the receipt of up to $10.2 million in funding from the Washington State Transportation Budget to support project components necessary for corridor improvements; and

WHEREAS, the project includes the acquisition of right-of-way (ROW), construction upgrades, signal modernization, accessibility improvements and long-term planning support to make the corridor construction-ready and support future development; and

WHEREAS, a funding breakdown has been developed based on planning discussions and recommendations from staff and project stakeholders, including the following allocations:

• $1,000,000 – Construction North Scheuber Road improvements from Mt. Vista to Galvin Road (County contribution)
• $2,200,000 – Right-of-Way acquisition for Harrison Avenue Corridor improvements
• $1,000,000 – Right-of-Way acquisition North Scheuber Road construction from Galvin Road to Ives Road (Westside Connector North Link)
• $1,500,000 – Harrison Avenue adaptive signal system upgrades
• $2,600,000 – Harrison Avenue turn lane improvements at Johnson and Belmont Avenues, ADA compliance upgrades and general repaving
• $200,000 (approx.) – Sewer infrastructure design (optional element)
• $300,000 (approx.) – Consultant for planning documentation and project coordination
• $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 – Project contingency to address unforeseen expenses or cost escalations

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County, Washington, that the above-listed funding allocations are hereby established as guiding parameters for the use of the anticipated $10.2 million in funding for the North Lewis County Industrial Access Project; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes County staff to continue coordination with the City of Centralia and relevant state and federal agencies to finalize project design, secure right-of-way acquisitions and pursue additional funding as necessary to complete construction.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of May, 2025.