Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: April 29, 2020

Business Meeting: May 4, 2020

Summary:

When acquiring road right of way, Lewis County follows procedures approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that are in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT regulations. On November 13, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County, by resolution 17-336, adopted procedural guidelines for right of way acquisition by the Public Works Department, which were subsequently approved by WSDOT. Changes to the organization within the Public Works Department require that the procedures now be updated. The updated procedures are shown on the attached Exhibit A. This resolution approves the replacement of the acquisition procedures adopted November 13, 2017 with those specified in attached Exhibit A. Once approved, the updated procedures will be submitted to WSDOT for review and approval.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Martin Roy, Tina Hemphill, Robin Saline, Rose Williams, PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, when acquiring road right of way, Lewis County follows procedures approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that are in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT regulations; and

WHEREAS, on November 13, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Lewis County, by resolution 17-336, adopted procedural guidelines for right of way acquisition by the Public Works Department, which were subsequently approved by WSDOT; and

WHEREAS, changes in the organization of the Public Works Department require that the procedures be updated; and

WHEREAS, updated procedures are shown on the attached Exhibit A.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the acquisition procedures adopted November 13, 2017, are hereby replaced by those specified in attached Exhibit A.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of May, 2020.