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FEMA $5,033,179.46; Federal 90% $4,529,861.52: State 5% $251,658.97; Roads Fund (Local Match) 5% $251,658.98
Type: Deliberation
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: Oct. 14, 2026
Business Meeting: Oct. 20, 2026
Summary:Accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Alternate Project award in the amount of $5,033,179.46 for the construction and site development of the Public Works Area 2 Maintenance Shop and establish Public Works as the lead entity for Project Management and Contract Administration.
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Wesley Anderson, Robin Saline, Shannon Foister, Zelma Hammer; PW
Resolution
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ALTERNATE PROJECT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,033,179.46 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AREA 2 MAINTENANCE SHOP AND DESIGNATE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AS THE LEAD ENTITY FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers Alternate Project awards to support public infrastructure, site development and facility construction; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County has been awarded a FEMA Alternate Project grant in the amount of $5,033,179.46 dedicated specifically to the construction and site development of the Public Works Area 2 Maintenance Shop, in lieu of a permanent slide repair at Burnett Road MP 0.468 as the County can provide a cost-effective maintenance repair in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, a 5% local match of $251,658.98 from the Roads Fund is required for the project; and
WHEREAS, the successful execution, oversight and fiscal accountability of this large-scale capital project require clear designations of oversight and administrative authority; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department possesses the specialized expertise, technical resources and professional staff necessary to successfully oversee public works construction and manage capital project logistics for all phases, from design through construction; and
WHEREAS, a reimbursement of $120,142.97 has been received for costs expended to determine the scope and feasibility of the project, leaving total available funds of $4,892,660.55.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners accepts the FEMA Alternate Project award in the amount of $5,033,179.46 for the construction and site development of the Public Works Area 2 Maintenance Shop with a local Roads Fund match of $251,658.98 and designates Public Works as the lead entity responsible for the project management of the Public Works Area 2 Maintenance Shop construction project.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of October, 2026.