Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: CI - Capital Infrastructure

Directors' Update: June 3, 2026

Business Meeting: June 9, 2026

Summary:

Accepting a grant for rehabilitation projects at the Historic Lewis County Courthouse from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

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Resolution

WHEREAS, the State of Washington has made funding available to restore historic courthouses in the state through a grant program administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County, through its Facilities Division, has made an application to receive grant funds to complete identified historical restoration or preservation projects at the Historic Lewis County Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, the grant application was successful and Lewis County has been awarded a matching grant in the amount of up to $146,665; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to accept the grant and complete the restoration and preservation work identified in the Grant Application for the Lewis County Courthouse, which includes exterior masonry repairs, repointing and cleaning, replacement of deteriorated balusters, and interior plaster rehabilitation due to water intrusion.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County accepts the grant funding from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation in the amount of $146,665 and authorizes the Capital Infrastructure Specialist to sign the contract on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of June, 2026.