Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Jan. 27, 2021

Business Meeting: Feb. 1, 2021

Summary:

This Resolution will approve a Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement between Lewis County and Washington State Department of Transportation. 

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Please send executed resolution and agreements to Kim so I can attach appropriate documents and send to WSDOT. Thank you.

Additional Copies To: Kim Amrine, PW; Geoff Soderquist, PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 21 and 23 CFR 200) requires each local agency who receives federal funds to establish a Title VI Non-Discrimination Program, which Lewis County established by Resolution 06-061 on February 13, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requires an updated Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement whenever the Board Chair changes; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed the Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement (attached as Exhibit A); and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the public’s best interest to authorize this Agreement between WSDOT and Lewis County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign the 2021 Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 1st day of February, 2021.