Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: Aug. 20, 2025

Business Meeting: Aug. 26, 2025

Summary:

Approving the Fourth Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement with Pope Resources, L.P. (Storm King)

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P. Attn: Business Development Manager 1 Rayonier Way Wildlight, Florida 32097 rentals@rayonier.com

Additional Copies To: Elizabeth Casteel Tony Wherry

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County (“Lessee”) entered into Site Lease Agreement No. CH05142 dated May 17, 2005, as amended by Lease Revision No. CH05142.R01 CO dated April 8, 2010, Amendment No. 2 dated April 30, 2015, and Amendment No. 3 dated April 9, 2020, with Pope Resources, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Lessor”), for approximately 200 square feet of land for a radio repeater station and associated access rights located in Section 3, Township 13 North, Range 5 East, W.M., Lewis County, Washington; and

WHEREAS, the current Lease is in full force and effect, and neither party is in default; and

WHEREAS, the parties have mutually agreed to enter into a Fourth Amendment to:

1. Exercise the Fourth Renewal Term, commencing April 16, 2025, and ending April 15, 2030; and
2. Establish an annual rent of $3,000.00 (three thousand dollars) for the duration of the Fourth Renewal Term; and
3. Update the Lessor’s contact information as set forth in the amendment

WHEREAS, all other terms and conditions of the Lease shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Lewis County to approve and execute this Fourth Amendment to ensure continued operation of the county’s radio repeater station on the leased premises.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby approves the Fourth Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between Lewis County and Pope Resources, L.P., as presented; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Chair of the Board is authorized to sign the Fourth Amendment and any related documents necessary to effectuate this action; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of August, 2025.