Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: April 14, 2021

Business Meeting: April 20, 2021

Summary:

Adopting the amended and restated interlocal agreement of the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization between Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) and Lewis County

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Please return one signed, original agreement signature page and one signed, original resolution supporting this agreement to the CWCOG at: Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Administration Annex 207 4th Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626

Additional Copies To: Josh Metcalf-PW, Tim Fife-PW, Mike Kroll-PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (SWRTPO) was voluntarily established by interlocal agreement December 1, 1990, and amended March 14, 1992, as a joint policy board pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 39.34 and met the requirements of such in accordance with RCW 47.80.040 and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 468-86-070; and

WHEREAS, the Counties are organized as counties pursuant to RCW Title 36 and the boundaries of each county are as defined in RCW 36.04.080 and .350, respectively, and are authorized to engage in transportation planning pursuant to 36.53,36.54 and 36.73 to 36.89; and

WHEREAS, the parties as stated hereto have the authority to enter into interlocal agreements under Ch. 39.34 RCW; and

WHEREAS, the SWRTPO board directed the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), as lead agency, to amend and update the interlocal agreement to align with current required federal and state regulations and requirements; and

WHEREAS, the SWRTPO board has reiterated its dedication to upholding the responsibilities of a regional transportation planning organization as outlined in RCW 36.70A.210, 47.80.011 and 47.80.023 and WAC 468-86-020 and other such duties as assigned by Washington State Department of Transportation, state Legislature or the SWRTPO board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County does hereby reiterate its support of the SWRTPO and does so by the approval of the Amended and Restated SWRTPO Interlocal Agreement, and the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of April, 2021.