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TITLE OF D try's ='i T: A Resolution Declaring the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
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Intention to Leas 'roperty on River Road
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cover Memo
2. Resolution
3. Map
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes (X) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? (X) Yes ()NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
In accordance with RCW 36.34, the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District(FCZD) intends to lease the
property located on River Road for agricultural use. The FCZD Board of Supervisors will act on a resolution to
lease the land to the highest responsible bidder who can demonstrate their ability to comply with the conditions
for use described in the resolution. If the resolution is approved,bids will be received at the River and Flood
office located at 322 N. Commercial Street, Suite 120, until 2:00 pm on October 30, 2014.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
10/14/2014: Amended and approved in Finance Committee, 9/16/2014: Introduced 7-0, Council acting as FCZDBS,
forwarded to Council for approval Proposed Public Hearing for 9/30/14
(Council acting as the FCZDBS) 9/30/2014: Held in Council for additional information
and referred to Finance Committee on 10/14
10/28/2014: Amended and approved 7-0, Res. 2014-059
(Council acting as the FCZDBS)
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Res. 2014-059
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
1 SPONSORED BY:
2 PROPOSED BY: Public Works
3 INTRODUCTION DATE:
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5 RESOLUTION NO.
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7 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
8 ZONE DISTRICT INTENTION TO LEASE PROPERTY ON RIVER ROAD
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10 WHEREAS,the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District(FCZD)owns property
11 located on River Road,which was purchased from the Washington State Department of
12 Natural Resources in 2008;and
13 WHEREAS,at the time the property was purchased,the property was leased and FCZD
14 became the lessor of that lease;and
15 WHEREAS,the lease expires on November 30,2014;and
16 WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Works is supportive of continuing to lease the
17 property for agricultural purposes;and
18 WHEREAS,in accordance with RCW 86.15.080,a FCZD may lease surplus lands in a
19 manner consistent with RCW 36.34;and
20 WHEREAS,it has been determined that the fair market rental value of the property should
21 not be less than$2,800 per year,plus applicable leasehold tax;and
22 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that it is the intention of the FCZD Board of
23 Supervisors to lease the following property described in Exhibit A for a minimum of
24 $2,800 per year,plus leasehold tax,
25 SUBJECT TO the conditions described in Exhibit B.
26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids for lease of this property shall be received
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29 BE IT FURTH ER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby directs the Whatcom
30 County Treasurer to lease this property at a public auction to the highest and best bidder;
31 at a location and time determined by the Treasurer.
32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the County
33 Executive to act on its behalf in executing a lease agreement with the highest responsible
1 EXHIBIT A
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3 Whatcom County Tax Parcel Number 400236 190361 0000
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5 Government Lot 6 of Section 36,Township 40 North,Range 2 East,
6 Willamette Meridian,Whatcom County,Washington.
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1 the soil once the lease term expires.
2 12. If the Second Test establishes that-the soil has been depleted its health is hats [Formatted:Font: 11 pt
3 otherwise been impaired since the First Test then it shall be the Tenant's obligation to
4 immediately repair and replenish the land as soon as weather permits.Should the
5 Tenant thil to do this within 90 days of the weather permitting,the County may elect to
6 cntplgy others repair the land and bill the Tenant for all associated costs.
7 -13. The Tenant shall provide security to guarantee payment of costs referred to in item#8 _ -- (Formatted:Font: 11 pt
8 and item#96 above,in a form and amount approved by the Prosecuting Attorneys - _--(Formatted:Font: 11 pt
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10 Lease Term: The maximum term of the lease is 5 years. — —
11 Bid Response: Bidders should submit the following information as part of their bid response:
12 1. Bid amount for annual rental of land. Do not include leasehold tax in your bid amount,
13 as it will be calculated and applied separately upon the successful bid amount.
14 2. A statement of your understanding of the scope of the lease and the steps necessary to
15 farm the land.
16 3. A brief outline of how you propose to manage the farmland if awarded the lease and a
17 timetable for your farm plan.
18 4. Describe your ability to obtain insurance for your leasing for this project. Proof of
19 insurance must be provided prior to final execution of the lease agreement. Insurance
20 must include the following minimum coverages:
21 a. General liability coverage$1,000,000 per occurrence
22 b. Workers Compensation Coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
23 State of Washington.