HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket Oct 13 2009WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2009-387
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
/e/�k 9
10113109
FrankM. Abort
I
U U E C E� V E D
Finance
Division Head:
Dept. Head:
Frank M Abort
l
�a i
_
p C T 0 6 2009
WHATCOM COUNTY
Prosecutor:
!n/�%1(`Ci
Dan Gibson
COUNCIL
L
Purchasing/Budget:
Executive:
TITLE OF DO07MENT.
Ferry Dock/Tidelands Lease Status with the Lummi Nation
ATTACHMENTS:
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( x) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you mustprovide the language for use in the requiredpublic notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Presentation to Finance Committee on Ferry Dock/Tidelands Lease Status with the Lummi Nation
COMMITTEE ACTION. •
COUNCIL ACTION
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
t
Coun 's website at. www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. AB2009-366 A
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
A enda Date
Assigned to:
DGD
10105109
10113109
Finance Comm.
Originator:
rD E
UU UU v
� E � � /J E D
Division Head:
Dept. Head:
OCT 0 6 2009
Prosecutor:
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
Purchasing/Budget:
l6 j 04
Executive:
r0'
TITLE OF DOCUMENT. Presentation regarding Mid Biennium 2009-2010 Budget Review
ATTACHMENTS:
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO
Should Clerk schedule ahearing ? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( x )
Requested Date:
NO
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you
mustprovide the language for use in the requiredpublic notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in
explaining the intent of the action.)
Financial presentation regarding the Mid -Biennium 2009-2010 Budget Review including information requested in Resolution
2009-047
COMMITTEE ACTION. •
COUNCIL ACTION.
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution Number.
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,
2
KWATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO.
2009-388
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
/.i �j�
Ohl
October 13, 2009
Finance, Council
J. Paula Coo er
(( V
G V E D
Division Head:
Jon Hutchins
3�
Dept. Head:
q
Frank M. Abart
Q 6 �009
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
Prosecutor:
Dan Gibson
' i
��l`�`�
D
Purchasin / d et:
Executive:
TITLE OF D CUMENT.
Joint Funding Agreement with United States Geological Survey
ATTACHMENTS:
Memorandum
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( x) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARYSTATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you mustprovide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
The annual Joint Funding Agreement with the USGS funds the ongoing operation and maintenance of the
County's six stream gages within the early flood warning system.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION.•
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the Coun 's website at. www co. whatcom. wa. us/council,
3
Whatcom County Contract No.
WHATCOM COUNTY CONTRACT
INFORMATION SHEET 0 0 0 0 0a
Originating Department: Public Works - River and Flood
Contact Person:
Paula Cooper
Contractor's Name:
US Geological Survey
Is this a New Contract? If not, is this an Amendment to an Existing Contract?
Yes X No Yes No
If an Amendment, previous number(s):
Is this a renewal?
Yes No X
Contract Amount: (sum of original contract
If a Professional Services Agreement is more than $15, 000 or a Bid is more than
amt and any prior amendments)
$35, 000, please submit an Agenda Bill for Council approval and a supporting
Total project $72, 380: FCZ0 Share: $58, 820
memo. Any amendment that provides either a 10% increase in amount or more
than $10, 000, whichever is greater, must also go to Council and will need an
This Amendment Amount:
$
agenda bill and supporting memo. If less than these thresholds, just submit to
Total Contract Amount:
Executive with supporting memo for approval.
Total project $72, 380: FCZ0 Share: $58, 820
Scope of Services
Operation and maintenance of stream gages within Whatcom County
early flood warning network
Nature of Contract Amt: (Check one)
Fixed Amount _X_ Not to Exceed _ Open Ended _
Term of Contract:
Expiration Date: September 30, 2010
Renewal Option Yes _ No X
Last Renewal Expires:
Special Dates or clauses that require calendaring:
2. Attorney reviewed: 1'piiri L• ril���ry
3. AS -Finance reviewed:�,�o
4. Corrections made.
S. Attorney signoff
6. Contractor signed:
7. Submitted to Exec Office ,i
8. Reviewed by DCA
9. Council approved (if necessary)
10. Executive signed.
11. Contractor Original
Returned to dept;
12. County Original
to Council
Date 9-29-09
Date„ %p(lt° [electronic]
Date 46
Date electronic] hard copy printed
Date t n r /
Date 9-30 oq
Date to - 2- o 9 [summary via electronic; hardcopies]
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
2
WHATCOM COUNTY M cQG RIVER AND FLOOD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 3�P a� 322 N. Commercial Street, Suite 120
Bellingham, WA 98225
FRANK M. ABART Phone: (360) 676-6876, (360) 398-1310
Director �y 2 RECEIVED Fax: (360) 738-2468
�-T INGwww.whatcomcounty.us
OCT 2 0 2009
MEMORANDUM PETE KREMEN
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO: The Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors
THROUGH: Frank M. Abart, Public Works DirectoAl" �/ /07
FROM: Paula J. Cooper, River and Flood Manager/
Jon Hutchings, Assistant Director
RE: Early Flood Warning System - Joint Funding Agreement with USGS
DATE: September 29, 2009
Enclosed are two (2) originals of a Joint Funding Agreement between the Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District (FCZD) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for your review and signature.
Requested Action
Public Works respectfully requests that the County Executive, acting on behalf of the FCZD Board of
Supervisors, enter into a Joint Funding Agreement in the amount of $72,380 with the USGS for annual
operation and maintenance (O&M) of the County's stream gage network.
Background and Purpose
The FCZD has worked cooperatively with the USGS for a number of years to collect stream gaging data.
Stream flow and river stage data are provided on a real-time basis as part of the early warning system,
and the historical data are maintained by the USGS for a variety of uses by various agencies. The
system includes six gaging stations located throughout the Nooksack River system, as specified in the
agreement. Financing of this program is provided on a cost -share basis through the USGS Cooperative
Program.
Funding Amount and Source
The proposed agreement is for a total amount of $72,380, of which $58,820 will be the FCZD share and
$13,560 will be funded by the USGS. As in the past, the City of Bellingham, and the Department of
Ecology have provided funding for portions of the annual costs for some of the gages. These cost shares
are not included in this agreement as they are addressed in separate agreements between the USGS
and those entities. The source of funding for this agreement is the FCZD Fund.
Differences from Previous Contract
The cost of similar services provided last year was $70,290 with a FCZD share of $57,130; this reflects a
cost increase of 3%.
Please contact Paula Cooper at extension 50625, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the
terms of this agreement.
Encl.
I:\FLOOD\110 - Early Flood Warning Program\USGS\2010 O&M JFAs\Nooksack system\2010 JFA Memo Annual M&O.doc
5
COUNTy ORIGINAL
WHAI LUM UUUIN 1 7
CONTRACT NO.
avoc) t000a
Form 9-1366 U.S. Department of the Interior Customer #: WA088 FY10
(Oct. 2005) U.S. Geological Survey Agreement #: 10W4WA04200
Joint Funding Agreement Project #: 97229EU
TIN #: 916001383
Fixed Cost r r
Agreement Yes No
FOR
WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the 15T day of OCTOBER 2009, by the U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, party of the first part, and Whatcom County Flood Control
Zone District,
party of the second part.
1. The parties hereto agree that subject to availability of appropriations and in accordance with their
respective authorities there shall be maintained in cooperation a fixed -price agreement for the
continued operation and maintenance of the Whatcom County-USGS Early Flood Warning
stream gaging network as detailed in Exhibit A which is considered a part of this agreement,
herein called the program. The USGS legal authority is 43 USC 36C; 43 USC 50; and 43 USC 50b.
2. The following amounts shall be contributed to cover all of the cost of the necessary field and analytical
work directly related to this program. 2(b) includes In -Kind Services in the amount of $ N/A.
by the party of the first part during the period
(a) $13,560 OCTOBER 1, 2009 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
by the party of the second part during the period
(b) $58,820 OCTOBER 1, 2009 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
(c) Additional or reduced amounts by each party during the above period or succeeding periods as may be
determined by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters between the parties.
(d) The performance period may be changed by mutual agreement and set forth in an exchange of letters
between the parties.
3. The costs of this program may be paid by either party in conformity with the laws and regulations respectively
governing each party.
4. The field and analytical work pertaining to this program shall be under the direction of or subject to periodic
review by an authorized representative of the party of the first part..
5. The areas to be included in the program shall be determined by mutual agreement between the parties
hereto or their authorized representatives. The methods employed in the field and office shall be those
adopted by the party of the first part to insure the required standards of accuracy subject to modification by
mutual agreement.
6. During the course of this program, all field and analytical work of either party pertaining to this program shall
be open to the inspection of the other party, and if the work is not being carried on in a mutually satisfactory
manner, either party may terminate this agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other party.
7. The original records resulting from this program will be deposited in the office of origin of those records. Upon
request, copies of the original records will be provided to the office of the other party.
8. The maps, records, or reports resulting from this program shall be made available to the public as promptly
as possible. The maps, records, or reports normally will be published by the party of the first part. However,
the party of the second part reserves the right to publish the results of this program and, if already published
by the party of the first part shall, upon request, be furnished by the party of the first part, at costs,
impressions suitable for purposes of reproduction similar to that for which the original copy was prepared.
the maps, records, or reports published by either party shall contain a statement of the cooperative relations
between the parties.
0•
9. USGS will issue billings utilizing Department of the Interior Bill for Collection (form DI-1040). Billing
documents are to be rendered QUARTERLY. Payments of bills are due within 60 days after the billing date. If
not paid by the due date, interest will be charged at the current Treasury rate for each 30 day period, or
portion thereof, that the payment is delayed beyond the due date. (31 USC 3717; Comptroller General File B-
212222, August 23, 1983).
U.S. Geological Survey
United States
Department of the Interior
USGS Point of Contact
Name:
Bob Kimbrough
Address:
USGS WAWSC
934 Broadway, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
Telephone:
253-552-1608
Email:
rakimbro -usgs.gov
Signatures
Name of Customer
Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Customer Point of Contact
Name: PaLL[a Cvpev- -
Address: -73 2 2 N - GWi MQrUa" , t5L"
(fie ( ivi,g havw , IN h `1`N 2Z S
Telephone: -3(0 4 _ (,-7 & - & &-T (o
Email: coe y e, r-e co, L) Ina i e-v M . V)a . ux S
By Date 9-&0 — D `J By Sep
Date
Name: Cynthia Barton, Ph.D., L.G., L.H.G.
Title: Center Director, USGS Washington
Water Science Center
By.
Name:
Title:
W A0 8 8/ 10 W 4 W A04200/F Y 10-C
Date
Name:
Title:
By
Date
Name:
Title:
Signatures
7
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT:
Recommended for Approval:
0%0�;z f0� 1�e,
nk M. Abart, Public Works Director Date
Approved as to form only:
Daniel Gibson, Prosecuting Attorney
Date
Approved:
Accepted for Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
By:
Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive, Date
acting on behalf of the Whatcom County
Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss
COUNTY OF WHATCOM
On this day of , 2009, before me personally appeared Pete Kremen,
to me known to be the Executive of Whatcom County, who executed the above
instrument and who acknowledged to me the act of signing and sealing thereof.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
Washington, residing at
My commission expires
EXHIBIT A
Agreement 10W4WA04200
Whatcom County/USGS
Nooksack Basin Gaging Station Network
October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010
Whatcom
County
USGS
Total
USGS Station No. 12205000
N.F. Nooksack River below Cascade Creek near Glacier
Streamflow data
$7,520
$6,780
$14,300
Real-time data (basic service)
$2,570
$0
$2,570
Real-time data (priority service)
800
$0
800
Subtotal
$10,890
$6,780
$17,670
USGS Station No. 12208000
M.F. Nooksack River near Deming
Streamflow data'
$0
$0
$0
Real-time data (basic service)
$2,570
$0
$2,570
Real-time data (priority service)
806
$0
800
Subtotal
$3,370
$0
$3,370
USGS Station No. 12210000
S.F. Nooksack River at Saxon Bridge
Streamflow data
$7,520
$6,780
$14,300
Real-time data (basic service)
$2,570
$0
$2,570
Real-time data (priority service)
800
$0
800
Subtotal
$10,890
$6,780
$17,670
USGS Station No. 12210700
Nooksack River at Cedarville
Streamflow data2
$7,150
$0
$7,150
Real-time data (basic service)
$2,570
$0
$2,570
Real-time data (priority service)
$800
$0
$800
Climate Data (unpublished precipitation and air temp)
$2,140
$0
$2,140
Subtotal
$12,660
$0
$12,660
USGS Station No. 12211200
Nooksack River at Everson
Stage data, unpublished, Oct 15-Apr 1
$1,250
$0
$1,250
Rating Development
$2,870
$0
$2,870
Real-time data (basic service)
$1,390
$0
$1,390
Real-time data (priority service)
400
$0
400
Subtotal
$5,910
$0
$5,910
USGS Station No. 12213100
Nooksack River near Ferndale
Streamflow data
$14,300
$0
$14,300
Real-time data (basic service)2
$0
$0
$0
Real-time data (priority service)
800
$0
800
Subtotal
$15,100
$0
$15,100
TOTAL
$58,820
$13,560
$72,380
1. Funded by City of Bellingham
2. Funded 6 months by Ecology and USGS
9
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL N0.2009-389
Fo
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
DH
9125109
U"11 E C E IJ n% v n E D
Finance Coun
Division Head
OCT 0 6 2009
WHATCOM COUNTY
Dept. Head:
`l �f�i
Prosecutor:
�'�S'-d
Purchasing/Budget:
COUNCIL
Executive:
TITLE OFDOCUMENT.• Resolution to set hearing to sell Tax -Title property by negotiation.
Reg. #TR2009-03
ATTACHMENTS. Map & Property Profile
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? (- ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE The Property Management Committee determined the property be
sold by negotiation as per R.C.W. 36.35.150(4); when no acceptable bids were received at the attempted public auction of the
property, if the sale is made within twelve months from the date of the attempted public auction
Parcel No. 380108.454265.0000
SANDY POINT GARDEN TRACTS LOT 27A
For no less than the principal taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs of $2,022.61
COMMITTEEACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the Coun 's website at. www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
ii
10
SPONSORED BY:
PROPOSED BY: Treasurer
INTRODUCTION DATE:
RESOLUTION NO.
TO SET HEARING AND
NOTICE OF HEARING OF THE
SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY
BY NEGOTIATION
REQUEST NO. TR2009-03
16 WHEREAS, the following described property is now, and has been the property of
17 the County of Whatcom, State of Washington since: as noted per parcel below; and,
18 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
19 the resolution be passed to effectively meet the legal requirement for the disposal by
20 negotiation pursuant RCW 36.35.150(4) when no acceptable bids were received at the
21 attempted public auction of the property, if -the sale is made within twelve months from the
22 date of the attempted public auction, and,
23 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
24 its sale by negotiation; and,
25 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
26 the Whatcom County Treasurer enter into negotiations with the applicant; and,
27 WHEREAS, the principal taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs
28 total 2 022.61 • and,
29 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council .does deem it in the best interest of the
30 County and the people thereof that said property be sold for no less than the principal
11
31 taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs; and,
32 WHEREAS, Resolution 95-005 designated the Whatcom County Treasurer as
33 negotiator in such sales; and,
34 WHEREAS, RCW 36.35.120 requires the Council to establish the minimum price for
35 said units of property and to determine whether or not a contract will be allowed, or if it will
36 be a cash price;
37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interest of the County
38 to sell for a price to be negotiated by the Whatcom County Treasurer, the following
39 Tax -Title property acquired 1/16/1950,
40 Parcel No. 380108-454265-0000
41 SANDY POINT GARDEN TRACTS LOT 27A
42 TWN 38 RGE 01 SEC 08
43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council, that a public
44 hearing on the matter of the sale of said property, under said terms, be held on
45 the day of 2009, at p.m., at the ,
46 Whatcom County, Washington; and,
47 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Whatcom County Council shall
48 give notice of such hearing in the manner prescribed by law under RCW 36.34.030.
49 APPROVED this
50
51 ATTEST:
52 WASHINGTON
53
54
day of 2009
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
55 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
56
57
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY,
Seth Fleetwood, Chair
12
13
G&0'
f
to
m
sIra
`
Ala
I)
eas M8
a
co
r.
C
Co
i
Ewe
N
O
O
O
b
2
14
WHATCOM COUNTY REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY 06-Jul-09
PARCEL PROFILE
Item # 33 Parcel # 370321-411496-0000 Custodian TAX TITLE
Date Acquired 1/16/1950 Purchase Price
Location Bellingham I Facility
R/W OVER OLD RR GRADE FR N LI TAX 2 TO N SEC Ll
Current Use OTHER HWY/ST R/W I Zoning RURAL 1 DU/5AC I Acreage 0.40
��
0 11
••
®,f��
Special Characteristics
Physical Inspection
Date Last Reviewed Purpose
Surplused Saleability Remarks
Sale Status
Lease Info
T11600
Deed # Auditor's File # Volume,Page
Item # 33 Parcel # 370321-411496-0000
15
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2009-390
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date.
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator
DH
9125109
EV
n e Coun
Division Head:
�J
OCT 0 6 209
Dept. Head:
ti�i �% of
Prosecutor:
WHATCOM COUNTY
Purchasin 1Budg
COUNCIL
Executive:
Ito
TITLE OF DOCUMENT.• Resolution to set hearing to sell Tax -Title property by negotiation.
Reg. #TR2009-04
ATTACHMENTS: Map & Property Profile
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE The Property Management Committee determined the property be
sold by negotiation as per R.C.W. 36.35.150(3); when the property has an assessed value of less than five hundred dollars and the
property is sold to an adjoining landowner.
Parcel No. 390419.370244.0000
ANDERSON CREEK RANCHETTES-THAT PTN OF LOT 2 DAF-BEG AT CONC MON MARKING INTERS OF GOSHEN
RD-SALAKANUM WAY-TH SELY ALG C/L OF SALAKANUM WAY ON CURVE TO LEFT HAVING RADIUS OF 220
FT ARC DISTANCE OF 207.99 FT TAP-TH N 56 DEG 30'00" E 203.09 FT-TH S 77 DEG 22'00" E 179.30 FT= fH S 65
DEG 15'00" E 201.34 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34'00" E 55 FT TO POB-TH N 60 DEG 26,00" E 60 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34'00" E 35
FT= fH S 60 DEG 26'00" W 65 FT-TH N 29 DEG 34'00" W 35 FT-TH N 60 DEG 26'00" E 5 FT TO POB-SUBJ TO ESMT
DESC AF 1208679
For no less than the principal taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs of $922.40
COMMITTEEACTION.•
COUNCIL ACTION:
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the Coun 's website at. www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
it
16
SPONSORED BY:
PROPOSED BY: Treasurer
INTRODUCTION DATE:
RESOLUTION NO. .
TO SET HEARING AND
NOTICE OF HEARING OF THE
SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY
BY NEGOTIATION
REQUEST NO. TR2009-04
1 WHEREAS, the following described property is now, and has been the property of
2 the County of Whatcom, State of Washington since: as noted per parcel below; and,
3 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
4 the resolution be passed to effectively meet the legal requirement for the disposal by
5 negotiation pursuant RCW 36.35.150(3) when the property has an assessed value of less.
6 than Five hundred dollars and the property is sold to an adjoining landowner, and,
7 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
8 its sale by negotiation; and,
9 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee recommends
10 the Whatcom County Treasurer enter into negotiations with the applicant; and,
11 WHEREAS, the principal taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs
12 total 922.40; and,
13 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council does deem it in the best interest of the
14 County and the people thereof that said property be sold for no less than the principal
15 taxes, interest, penalties, title search and foreclosure costs; and,
17
16 WHEREAS, Resolution 95-005 designated the Whatcom County Treasurer as
17 negotiator in such sales; and,
18 WHEREAS, RCW 36.35.120 requires the Council to establish the minimum price for
19 said units of property and to determine whether or not a contract will be allowed, or if it will
20 be a cash price;
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interest of the County
22 to sell for a price to be negotiated by the Whatcom County Treasurer, -the following
23 Tax -Title property acquired 12/15/1994;
24 Parcel No. 390419.370244.0000
25 ANDERSON CREEK RANCHETTES-THAT PTN OF LOT 2 DAF-BEG AT CONC MON
26 MARKING INTERS OF GOSHEN RD-SALAKANUM WAY-TH SELY ALG C/L OF
27 SALAKANUM WAY ON CURVE TO LEFT HAVING RADIUS OF 220 FT ARC
28 DISTANCE OF 207.99 FT TAP-TH N 56 DEG 30'00" E 203.09 FT-TH S 77 DEG 22'00"
29 E 179.30 FT-TH S 65 DEG 15'00" E 201.34 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34'00" E 55 FT TO POB-
30 TH N 60 DEG 26'00" E 60 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34'00" E 35 FT= TH S 60 DEG 26,00" W 65
31 FT-TH N 29 DEG 34'00" W 35 FT= TH N 60 DEG 26'00" E 5 FT TO POB-SUBJ TO
32 ESMT DESC AF 1208679 TWN 39 RGE 04 SEC 19
33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council, that a public
34 hearing on the matter of the sale of said property, under said terms, be held on
35 the day of 2009, at p.m., at the ,
36 Whatcom County, Washington; and,
37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Whatcom County Council shall
38 give notice of such hearing in the mariner prescribed by law under RCW 36.34.030.
39 APPROVED this day of
40
41 ATTEST:
42 WASHINGTON
43
44
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
45 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
46
47 Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
2009
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY,
Seth Fleetwood, Chair
IN
G
=
h
p3
W
u
WIIr c
N
O
N.
'
-
2
j
d o
-9
�..
�
h
19
WHATCOM COUNTY REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY 01-Sep-09
PARCEL PROFILE
Item # 466 Parcel # 390419-370244-0000 Custodian TAX TITLE
Date Acquired 12/15/1994 1 Purchase Price $922.40
Location Bellingham, Salakanum Way I Facility
ANDERSON CREEK RANCHETTES-PTN LOT 2 DAF-BEG AT CONC MON MARKING INTERS OF GOSHEN RD-SALAKANUM WAY-
TH SELY ALG C/L OF SD SALAKANUM WAY ON A CURVE TO LEFT HAVING RADIUS 220 FT ARC 207.99 FT TAP-TH N 56 DEG
30' E 203.09 FT-TH S 77 DEG 22' E179.30 FT= fH S 65 DEG 15' E 201.34 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34' E 55 FT TO POB-TH N 60 DEG WE
60 FT-TH S 29 DEG 34' E 35 FT-TH S 60 DEG 26' W 65 FT-TH N 29 DEG 34' W 35 FT-TH N 60 DEG 26' E 5 FT TO POB-SUBJ TO
ESMT AF 1208679
Current Use Wtr Util/Irr I Zoning RURAL 1 DU/5AC I Acreage
t Esitmted�I <Cos� ,'
$922.40
$0.00
$922.40
C'urrentAse`�s al e1 .r
.6c,zru
$500.00
$0.00
$500.00
Special Characteristics
Physical Inspection
Date Last Reviewed Purpose
Surplused Saleability Remarks
Sale Status
Lease Info
,� xecJ_ �sse,�C _•
T11600
Deed # 5344 1 TREAS DEED TO COUNTY 1 12/15/1994 1 Auditor's File # 941215156 Volume,Page 423,810
Item # 466 Parcel # 390419-370244-0000
20
WFIATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO.
2009-391
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Offtce
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator.,
DH
9/24/0$
EC E D
10 13 2009
finance/Counc
Division Head:
V
OCR" 0 6 2009
Dept. Head.
ra' 05
Prosecutor:
�IHATCOM COUNTY
Purchasin �Bu e .
COUNCIL
Executive:
16) 5
TITLE FDOCUMENT, Reso/u ion to set hearing to sell Tax -Title property by public auction Req.
#f
ATTACHMENTS. Map
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? (. ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
"Fhe Property Management Committee recommends that the resolution be passed to effectively meet the legal
requirement for the disposal following notification of the surrounding property owners.
Parcel # 370321.411496.0000
RNV OVER OLD RR GRADE FR N LI OF TAX 2 TO N SEC LI TWN 37 RGE 03 SEC 21
For no less than taxes, interest, penalties and foreclosure costs of $900.00
COMMITTEEACTION.
COUNCILACTION.
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing andprinting
on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
21
SPONSORED BY:
PROPOSED BY: Treasurer
INTRODUCTION DATE:
RESOLUTION NO.
HEARING AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON
SALE OF COUNTY TAX TITLE PROPERTY
REQUEST NO. TR2009-05
1 WHEREAS, the following described property is now, and has been the property
2 of the County of Whatcom, State of Washington since: as noted per parcel below and,
3 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council does deem it in the best interest of
4 the County and the people thereof that said property be sold; and,
5 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Property Management Committee
6 recommends that the resolution be passed to effectively meet the legal requirement for
7 the disposal;
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interest of the
9 County to sell:
10 Parcel # 370321-411496-0000.0000, described as,
11 R/W OVER OLD RR GRADE FR N LI OF TAX 2 TO N SEC LI
12 TWN 37 RGE 3E SEC 21
13 For no less than the taxes, interest, penalties and foreclosure costs of $900.00 to the
14 highest and best bidder; and,
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council, that a public
16 hearing on -the matter of the sale of said property, under said terms, be held on the
17 day of 2009, at p.m., at the ,
18 Whatcom County, Washington; and,
22
19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of -the Whatcom County Council shall give
20 notice of such hearing in -the mariner prescribed by law under RCW 36.34.030.
21 APPROVED this day of 2009.
22
23 ATTEST:
24 WASHINGTON
25
26
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
27 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
28
29
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY,
Seth Fleetwood, Chair
23
I
� •I
i
1
I
I � �
-• ---fit--.
f
I
I
1
.-.
4�
I�t
O
A
r - -
I �f
y moo.•
I V .ah
V
1
1'v
v
~
CL
a�
N
M
�
i
W
m
2
(N
V
O
„�•
=
b
24
WHATCOM COUNTY REAL PROPERTY INVENTORY 06-Jul-09
PARCEL PROFILE
Item # 33 Parcel # 370321-411496-0000 Custodian TAX TITLE
Date Acquired 1/16/1950 Purchase Price $4.99
Location Bellingham Facility
R/W OVER OLD RR GRADE FR N 1_I TAX 2 TO N SEC LI
Current Use- OTHER HWY/ST R/W . I Zoning RURAL 1DU/5AC I Acreage U.40
`sue e
T11600
Special Characteristics
Physical Inspection
Date Last Reviewed Purpose
Surplused Saleability Remarks
Sale Status
Lease Info
Deed # Auditor's File # Volume,Page
Item # 33 Parcel # 370321-411496-0000
25
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO, AB2009-392
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator
9/24/09
�ECEOM�D
OCT 6 6 2009
10/13/09
Finance/Count
Division Head:
Dept Head.
Prosecutor:
WHATCom COUNTY
9/24/09
Purchasin / ud t:
COUNCIL
Executive:
TITLE F DOC MENT. Bid 09-71 Supply & Install a Generator
ATTACHMENTS: Memos from Finance and Facilities Management & Public Works
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes (x) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes (x ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE. (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC
as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Facilities Management and Public Works is requesting approval to award the bid and enter into a contract for
the supply and installation of a generator at Central Shop. Three bids were received and both divisions would
like to award to the low bidder, RTB Electrical & Power in the amount of $175,925.16. This is a planned project
and funds were approved in the current budget, ASR200-4105.
COMMITTEE ACTION.
COUNCIL ACTION.
Related County Contract #.
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number.
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.
LZ
26
WHATCOM COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 108
Bellingham, WA 98225-4083
DDesler@co.whatcom.wa.us
DEWEY G. DESLER
Director
DATE: 24 September 2009
�Gd M . c0G
P ti
,J
��sHrrv�'10�
TO: Pete Kremen, County Executive
FROM: Brad Bennett, AS -Finance Manger
SLIBJECT: Award of Bid 09-71 Supply & Install Generator
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 503
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Finance@co.whatcom.wa.us
BRAD BENNETT
Manager
■ Background & Purpose
Bids were advertised for the supply and installation of a generator at the Central Shop. Three
bids were received on Tuesday September 22 and are noted below:
7j
IN
RTB Electrical & Power
162,143.00
13,782.16
$175,925.16
Ebenal General Inc.
165,000.00
14,025.00
179,025.00
Mills Electric Co.
201,000.00
17,085.00
218,085.00
Facilities Management is requesting approval to award the bid and to enter into a contract with
the low bidder, RTB Electrical & Power for a total amount of $175,925.16.
■ Funding
The project was approved in the current budget in ASR 2009-4105 in the amount of
$200,000.00.
concur with this recommendation.
Approved as Recommended:
County Executive
Date of Council Approval
Administration Facilities Management Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Technology County Residents
(360) 676-6717 (360) 676-6746 (360) 676-6734 (360) 676-6802 (360) 676-7684 (360) 398-1310
Fax (360) 676-6775 Fax (360) 676-6789 Fax (360) 738-4553 Fax (360) 738-2521 Fax (360) 676-7727 TTY (360) 738-455527
WHATCOM COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 108
Bellingham, WA 98225-4083
DDesler@co.whatcom.wa.us
DEWEY G. DESLER
Director
MEMO TO: Brad Bennett, Finance Manager
Michael Russell, Facilities Manager
FROM: Frank Abart, Director, Public Works
Eric Schlehuber, Equipment Services Manager
DATE: September 24, 2009
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Lottie Street Annex
316 Lottie Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-4010
Faci I ities@co.whatcom.wa. us
MICHAEL RUSSELL
Facilities Manager
RE: Recommend to Accept Bid Award #09-71 — Provide & Install a Generator at
Whatcom County Central Shop
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 three bids were received in response to Whatcom County
Bid #09-71, Provide & Install Generator at Central Shop. The following bid was received:
✓RTB Electrical & Power in the amount of:
✓ Ebenal General in the amount of:
✓ Mills Electric in the amount of:
Base Bid Alt. # 1 Alt. #2
$162,638.25 $168,196.70 $175,925.16
$168,17&00 $176,855.00 $179,025.00
$201,701.50 $211,358.00 $218,085.00
RTB Electrical & Power met all of the required specifications for performing the work required for
this project. It is the recommendation of this office that the Alternate #21ow bid submitted by
RTB Electrical & Power be accepted.
Funding for this project is provided in ASR #2009-4105 in the amount of $200,000.00.
If you need additional information, please contact me at extension 50575.
Administration Facilities Management Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Services County Residents
(360) 676-6717 (360) 676-6746 (360) 676-6734 (360) 676-6802 (360) 676-7684 (360) 398-1310
Fax (360) 676-6775 Fax (360) 676-6789 Fax (360) 738-4553 Fax (360) 738-2521 Fax (360) 676-7727 M (360) 738-45552
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL No. 2009-393-
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
JPR
�JA 01
n D
v
OCT 0 6 2009
1011312009
Public Works
Committee & Intro.
Division Head:
JPR
a�21 �
10/27/2009
Pubic
Hearin /Ado lion
Dept. Head:
% 3d AO
Prosecutor:
L^cl4qm
WHATCOM COUNTY
Purchasing/Budget:
�0 J° 0
COUNCIL
Executive:
—s
TITLE OF DOCUMENT.
2010 Annual Road Construction Program Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
L Memo to County Executive and Council 3. 2010 Annual Construction Program
2. Resolution 4. Summary Sheets for Projects Funded in 2010
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date: 1012712009
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE. (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be
clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Resolution adopting the Whatcom County 2010 Annual Construction Program. The Annual Construction
Program is an integral part of the County budget process and reflects the first year of the adopted 2010-2015
Six Year Road Capital Construction Program.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution Number.
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
29
WHATCOM COUNTY JOSEPH P. RUTAN, P.E.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Assistant Director/County Road Engineer
3_ 2011 Young St., Suite 201
' Bellingham, WA 98225-4052
FRANK M. ABART �` " oa Phone: (360) 715-7450
Director 9a INFax: (360) 715-7451
lop
MEMO TO: The Honorable Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive, and OCT 2 - 2009
Honorable Members of the Whatcom County Council
PETE KREMEN
THROUGH: Frank M. Abart, Director COUNTY EXECUTIVE
FROM: Joseph P. Rutan, P.E. County Engineer/Assistant Directop4�
DATE: September 30, 2009
SUBJECT: 2010 Annual Construction Program
Requested Action
Public Works Committee work session and Introduction on October 13, 2009, followed by a Public
Hearing and adoption on October 27, 2009.
Background and Purpose:
RCW 36.81.130 requires the adoption of the Annual Construction Program. Adoption of this
program is an element of the County budget process.
This Annual Construction Program is identical to the 1 st year of the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) approved on September 29, 2009.
Information:
A proposed resolution is enclosed for your consideration. In addition, each project that has funding
available in 2010 has a project summary sheet for your review.
If you have questions or require additional information, please contact me at the number provided
above.
30
1
2
3
4
SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Public Works
INTRODUCTION DATE: 10/13/2009
RESOLUTION NO.
ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
2010 ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.81.130, the Whatcom County Engineer did file
with the Whatcom County Council a recommended plan for laying out, construction,
maintenance and special maintenance of County roads for the fiscal year of 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council held a public meeting on the 27th day of
October, 2009, and has considered the testimony given as well as the recommended plan;
and,
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council had determined that said plan is
necessary as nearly as practicable to the Whatcom County 2010-2015 Six -Year
Transportation Program, adopted by Resolution 2009-361on September 29, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2010 Whatcom County Annual
Construction Program is hereby adopted as shown on the attachment hereto; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no changes be made in the program without the
unanimous vote of the Whatcom County Council; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the 2010 Annual Construction Program be filed
with the Director of Highways of the State of Washington.
APPROVED this
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
day of 52009.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Seth Fleetwood, Council Chair
31
C)
C)
N
w
0
a
Z
O
c.i
H
N
Z
c.i
J
Q
Z
C
1�
8�
0 (y dd)
' o
AW�F W Z W
w0av0in
O mwQFw
U y yyy O
6Z
C7 0 a
LUO
a LLiiim
O W w W V
V W 0 ❑ G
c}i o L °
z wLL
(i z W
a as
r
10
M
a
H
a;—
E
o
e
C
0 0
F a'
�a
J F
0WZ
aIv
O(n
LL
W
it
tj O
C 0
O
U
Z Wn
C0,1 X o
J
OR,FO
Fa
QmC1
8
8
8
8
8
0
8
8
8
O
O J N
Z Q N
pOO
lO
N
N
M
O
O
_N
V
100
1`
O
N
100
pO
O J
Q
cn
1
1
1
n
W W
mIx K
z
O U O
F
❑
K
1
Z
F
I n
O
O
O
$
O
W I
a
x
Z F.
o c
O
O
O
o
O
W J
c
U
w
F
g
0
0
Q
o
0
r
o
ccnn
1[i
Cl)rS
9
.�-
a}ryLq
Q
0
w
.,
ON
10
N
V Z N
u3
WIx
�U
c
w
to 7
F
m
W
m
D a N
Cl)
LL
c
0
O
O
O a
O
O j
Cl!
20
N
N
�
co
Q
W
C
op
0
a
0
0
0
gp
o
0
CO
Z O �?
8
N
O^)
1°
O^
p0
8
10
pg
O
N
p88
01
❑ Z
LL N
ID
f`
co
U
m 1N3WSS3SSV
m
m
Cl)
Cl)
Cl)
Cl)
Cl)
Cl)
—
w
Cl)
Cl)
IVIN3WN021VW3
(S)MOO )MOM
m
m lOi
❑
m l=i
¢
m
m
m
m
❑
a
ssvio
o
o
ro
I,
IVNOLLONn:i
w HIDN31
o
O
rn
cn
00
o
0
o
O
o
0
No
0
Lo3rOUd
�
0
0
�
0
0
C%l
CD
0
0
t
pip{
�O
c
0
y
C
)
co
am
p
D)
:c
m
c
O
C
a
o
o
c
p
E
%
3t
m
m
Y
OI
C
m
j
°•
m
T
C2
WVQQ
O
C
N or
N
N
rnO
LLLLE
m
ULcYHQZN
O¢
O
oCC
if � m
Ix
a
N
m m
Y1
v!A
105
c
cm
0a
a.
a
Co
M.
0
cv
L
O
w
z
Z°
-0
J
2-0
4)
>
O1OO
NN
O
d
3:NN2
O
pO
j
m
m E
LCC
(n
_
N
L O
a
r
cC
O O
L C
V
—
O
22
m E
0.3
m
L'$
c
"
`tB
la
LD rn
c
m
c m
co "' L
Fn a
E
Y
C Y3
N j�
m 8
m
a
^ ..:
fn r
to
cn
x o
N a
an J5
Y{
m
O C
U
0� m
$ c
H 'm
° E
°
o
0 '=
o d
0,
0
'°
0
o m
o 0
o
•a°
Go
!' EE
�co E'
o f
¢
0 E
�co c
C E
c
N
O
E
Uu) E
US
OF (D
UZ
UC�
0K
Upx
U
UCD
U
UK
U
❑
O°D
Rnnn
O
O
8
p
O
O
ow
L
COD
�_
N
N
N
Q
N
CD
CD
N
CCD
'ON
W31J
N WVHDOUd OVOU
N
cn
V
to
CD
1.-
OD
0)
N
Nv3A e
M38Wf1N W3L
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ti
0
O
W
co
It
It
O
LL
m
U
32
8
8
o
8
S
8
o
-
S
E
S
S
o
o
Q
l0
O
�O
^
fTj
-
N
1[1
F-
f�I
�O
aD
O
(O
aZ�y�
K O �
U' Q
s
N
W w
O
[7
O 0
7
O U LL
~
U
p
W
Z
N
0
o
aU
F
0 UQQ �
U
o
co
7
0
10
O
N
N
O
r•
O
O
c
O
v
O
O
X Q
W J
K.
M
ao0
p
U
p
W
F
Q
r
(Do3�N
fA
Fr N
w
8
o
p
o
O
O
Y9
O
0
O
ion
o
O
N
N
00TN
UZ��
W vi
W
2
2
2
2
w
a
Qs
Z
N
LL
LL
LL
LL
LL
0
N
LL d
Z-o
8
ppO
LL
F Z
O
O
O
CO
o
p
C
O
LL
O
C
N
a
N
o
O
,�.,
�` a
N
Q n
W
U
7
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
a
o
o
o
O
o
o
o
o
0
o
o
o
o
a
0
o
0
m
z
u'
uoi
o
wuoi
g
uoi
a)o
M
g
d
uS
rn
Q
V LL N
Lo
1N3WSS3SStl
cl)_cl)
_
_
N
-
-
w
W
IVIN3WNOULAN3
-
_
(S)3000 NaOM
m
m
w
U
m
m
m
m
m
m
Q
Q
p
Q
<
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
'1tlNOLLONfId
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
p�
O
0
H1JN31
N
m
o
O
o
o
o
o
N
o
103f021d
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
O
c
E
'n
a
t
o
c
(
>
v
o
m
p
m
�'
€
U
E
o
cmaoi
c
W a
.0
c
E
m
m
m
_
o
ii
o
W
6
m
�'
Q Z
ZD 7d
m
Ym
m
C
,p0 0
i0
f0
V
L
`�
m
Y
gj
U
m
O
7
L
3
tYU�
O
UQ .€�
c�
He
Oli
'Ua
I?i
m
`m
O$
Z
r�
V10
S
E�
W U m
a'ZL
c
m e
mm
W
ec
a
a)
m
co
'Do
ag c
>, a
c
m
DL°
m
LL
LL
w
aZ
m
mm
m
~
myy
um
c
3g
v
r�'
aD
c
E m
CL
o
LL
a2
Q O
{ €
...
v�
N
LLo'
C
ao'+�
p
D{pp
Y�i
7 C
E
�'
m
7
O 2
3
ov
�t
f0
ma
o
T
a'
mg
a
a�
m8C
N
_y
SE
p
N
v
y E
�'
o c
cm ccH
c c
r c
ID
o
c m
m�
�0 25'
a
� 3
c
D
n°
a°
�
N O
u5 ygy
M c
_
m
C
z EE
8
z EE
O_
cc k
o
2
m m
w E
f0 g
`"
w Z
N
Li E
f7 Y3
>
c
'y-
�p l0
E
c
oa
o�
of
_v .-.
OE
O�
Io
(,t
Qa
E
o>
oD
Oc
8 ccO
o
om
CL
Q
a�
a' N
ag
lr c
a{{pp
[r N
a>
a' 7
a>
s
as
W. m
an
a' m
as
C m
as
C d
a
K
IL
�
a
�
ao
m m
012
Ua
U S
012
Utn
UU
UU
U12
UK
UK
UO2
U
U E
U
U12
0
O
o
colo
O
o
o
o
o
m
m
co
co
v
ao
ON Wu
N
atl0a
f7
N
N
Lo
N
co'
N
T
N
o
m
N
m
m
m
w)wtlaE)oad
m
f0
m
Mtl3A 9
a38WlIN W3L
u�
�.
�
o
N
N
N
N
cn
N
c
N
10
N
so
N
r,
N
rn
s
N
aT
33
\
\
\
\
z/$
§
w
e
22/
-
§
(E\
/
00
/
(
2
k
��/
e
,
_
§o
§/
»
��0
0
2 -
c)
�
\
�e
,o7§A
2
/
§
/
C
.Q$p\-
$ Ln
`
§E@ (
jj
.
°5`Q
u
k }\
/
L
LL
§
e
b
§/
§
§0
e
§
§
k
z ® `
IQ
7
o
%}
. -
___Y
m
m
L
-
,�mam3
.
�&3GODaOM
0
3
°
_ID
, _se
(
:
_N #
103VOIld
)
E
E
!
g
C
,
!
E
a
) /
So)
(
E
§ ,
_
!
§ •
f
\
/
CL
.
Lau o \ /
®
)
Ll
y« e
£
}
k
o
f
_
)
`
k
e
k
2§
/-
)§
!®
)®
!®
\\.k)
\)
)\
k
�)
�)
`
]
k
�wwI
kkI\
E
)
o
o>
u;
o>
o«
o>
®
)§g
m
_\- a
«
a
a
CD
a
_m._04
m
q
q
q
A
34
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FORM
(CRAB FORM #3, REVISED 06/09) WAC 136-16-010 through 042
**** GENERAL DATA REQUIREMENTS ****
AGENCY ACTION blocks; - complete all items as shown. Entering your county name will input your County Forces Limit on Line B.
CONSTRUCTION BY COUNTY FORCES COMPUTATION as per RCW 36.77.065; is computed for you from the Limits Table as follows:
Counties over 400,000 population:
$3,250,000 X [1+(2009 MVFT %)/100]
Counties 150:000 to 30,000 popuation
$1,150,000 X [1+(2009 MVFT %)/100]
Counties 150,000 to 400,000 population:
$1,750,000 X [1+(2009 MVFT %)/100]
Counties under 30,000 population
$700,000 X [1+(2009 MVFT %)/100]
**** COLUMNAR DATA REQUIREMENTS ****
(1) Item No. Use consecutive numbers beginning with 1. No priority is assumed.
(2) 6 Year Road program item No. - Use the priority number from column 1 on your most recent 6 year transportation improvement program
(DOT Form 140-049). No number is necessary for miscellaneous projects as permitted under WAC 136-16-025.
(3) Road Log No. - County road log number (when applicable) as per the current road log as maintained by each county.
(4) Road/Project Name and Location - Enter the road or project name and location information as assigned by the county. As appropriate,
include mileposts (from county road log), bridge numbers and etc.
(5) Project length - Enter the project length in miles.
(6) Functional Class - Enter the functional class for the (7) Type of Work - Use one or more of the codes listed. List major work
road on which the project is to be located. The codes items first reflecting the nature of the anticipated final project.
listed below can be found in the road log.
RURAL
URBAN
A.
GRADING & DRAINAGE
G. TRAFFIC FACILITIES
02 Principal Arterial
12 Principal Arterial
B.
BASE & TOP COURSE
H. PATHS, TRAILS, BIKEWAYS
06 Minor Arterial
13 Principal Arterial
C.
B.S.T. / SEALS
I. BRIDGES
07 Major Collector (FAS)
14 Major Arterial
D.
A.0 ./ P.C.C. PAVEMENT
J. FERRY FACILITIES
08 Minor Collector
15 Principal Arterial
E.
CURBS AND GUTTERS
K. ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
09 Local Access
16 Minor Arterial
F.
SIDEWALKS
L. FISH PASSAGE
17 Collector Arterial
19 Local Access
(8) Environmental Assessment - Use the following assessment codes (Reference: State Environmental Policy Act):
S = Significant I = Insignificant
E = Exempt
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOLLARS IN COLUMNS 9 through 16 REFLECT ONLY THE AMOUNTS AND SOURCES
EXPECTED TO BE SPENT DURING THE APPLICABLE CALENDAR YEAR
(9) Source of Funds - County - Enter the total amount of county funds estimated for the project (use columns 10 and 11 for RID, developer
contributions, and similar non -county funds).
(10) Source of Funds - Other Funds - Enter the total amount of other funds estimated for the project. If more than one 'other' source (such as
RAP + FAS), show each 'other' amount separately.
(11) Source of funds - Other Funds Program Source - For each "other' source shown in column 10, enter the abbreviation for the source type
(ex: RAP, FAS, CAPP, BROS, UAB, TIB, RID, PVT, PWTF, etc.)
(12) Estimated Expenditures Engineering - Enter the estimated amount of engineering (PE, CE and Administration) expenditures for the
project next year.
(13) Estimated Expenditures Right of Way - Enter the estimated amount of right of way expenditures for the project next year.
(14) Estimated Expenditures - Construction - Contract - Enter the estimated amount of contract construction expenditures, excluding PE, CE
and Administration, to be incurred by the county.
(15) Estimated expenditures - Construction - County Forces - Enter the estimated amount of county forces expenditures, excluding PE, CE
and Administration, for the oroiect in the program vear. Materials incorporated into a countv forces oroiect, even though created or
supplied by a separate contract (ex: crushing) are to be included in the county forces construction amount.
(16) Estimated expenditures - Grand Total - This is the total estimated expenditures for the project next year. This must equal the sum of
columns 12 through 15 and also the sum of columns 9 through 10. The program total of this column should also equal the amount of
construction shown in the final annual road budget.
Your proposed construction by county forces is totaled at the top on line C. "TOTAL COUNTY FORCES CONST PROGRAM - column
15 " Your limit, based on population and % MVFT distribution is listed in B, PUBLISHED "COUNTY FORCES LIMIT (see instructions)"
from the Limits Table.
35
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Lincoln Road - Phase I - CRP #902008
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2011
Project Narrative:
This project is located southwest of Blaine in Sections 13 & 24,
T40N, R1 E. This phase of Lincoln Road lies between Shintaffer
and Harborview Roads. The project scope includes: structural overlay
of the existing roadway, 8' wide shoulders and intersection
improvements. This project is listed #1 on the 2010-2015 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
Reconstruction Features:
Total Width
40'
Lane Width
12'
Shoulder Width
8'
Curb / Gutter
No
Sidewalk
No
Project Status:
With the authorization of $2,400,000 in RAP Funds, the County is working on permitting and
RAN acquisition, with a goal of construction in 2011.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $2,400,000 (RAP)
Local $600,000 $1,300,000
Total $600,000 $3,700,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
SEPA, CLR/CAO, Army Corps of Engineers, ESA
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$400,000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
>
H 0 v~iES
RD. L
�y
wl
z HALL 6,\CD
Jr%
DRAYTON HARBOR m
\�
° McGEE RD.
o�
0
Dy
0
PKjy�
ON
a
` r�•� 5 n
o
of
of o
�0
S
o
=
a
LINCOLN RD. RO \
>
wa
FI E yO�T A�
LOOMIS I RAI RD.
N ry
BIRCH POINT RD,
ly ?� G/'\
00 ANDERSON a� �� 9y ij
m w
w
Q
/Q
cya
Z O
U
>
BIRCH BAY m - LYNDEN RD..�o
w
�c FBAY7
,y
BIRCH o
\
COMMUNITY
CREASY",p
BIRCH
X
RD.
c
m 0 Q
o
BAY
S
NTS
ALDERSON ARNIE RD. ARTE —JKARNIE
3
I:\Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\01 Lincoln Road I Narrative Final 2010.docx 36
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Birch Bay-Lynden Road / Blaine Road (SR 548) CRP #906001
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is located 4.6 miles south of Blaine, at the corners
common to Sections 19, 20, 29 and 30, T40N, R1 E. Intersection
improvements include a roundabout and illumination. This is a joint
project with the Washington State Department of Transportation.
This project is listed #2 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
TBD
Shared Shoulder
TBD
Curb / Gutter
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes
TBD = To Be Determined
Project Status:
Survey work and R/W plan started. Preliminary design will be initiated to evaluate R/W needs, permit
requirements and overall project costs. In addition, preliminary design will be sent to WSDOT to
request funding support.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal/State - $0 $0
Local - $20,000 $20,000
Total - $20,000 $20,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
ECS, SEPA, CLR/CAO
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
W
DRAYTON HARBOR a HALL <rO_ o o = 0 McGEE RD.
m it
0 o RAYT o
o PKWy o �c h 5 0
o o Y; 0
w o (�2//S T �� ,p Ld �OkO OFD
RD.
p 5 w
z a LINCOLN RD. RO >
w o mc 3 o f T ti0� 0, LOOMIS / . o
w
N vw > R ZyF T'9e _
U
21 1y.9/ W N
BIRCH POINT RD. e O ANDERSON Q �� 'A J w - w
Gp m J o c> > F-
Of M 2
a BIRCH BAY — LYNDEN RD O W it U
9�
BIRCH BAY
BIRCH a COMMUNITY CREASY p R
M A RD
BAY M a
s ANDERSON ARNIE RD. ARNIE RD.
LiARTE
w
NTS RD. RD. > 0
> >-
w
w J W
Y
548 Y >
BIRCH BAY
BAY RD. m
�o
IAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\02 Birch Bay-Lynden Road- Blaine Road Narrative Final 2010.docx 37
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Yew Street Road - Phase 2 - CRP #998001
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located on Yew Street Road between Kingsmill St.
and Tacoma Avenue, one mile south of Bellingham's city limits, in
Sections 4 & 9, T37N, R3E. The scope consist of approximately
1,500 feet of a new road section with urban features. This project
is listed as #3 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Road Width
34'
Lane Width
12'
Shoulder Width
5'
Curb / Gutter
Yes
Sidewalks
5'
Project Status:
Design was completed in September of 2009 with construction to begin in June, 2010. RAN acquisition
and environmental permitting are proceeding.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $2,228,000 (STPR) $2,228,000 (STPR)
Local $1,197,000 $1,197,000
Total $3,425,000 $3,425,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
NO EFFECT BA, Army Corps of Engineers, DOE, HPA, ECS, SEPA, CLR/CAO, NPDES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$325, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
BELLINGHAM �L i�e� f_.f
BELLINCHAM p R n Y7
BAY LAKEWAY I CABLE whatcom-
s
_ can L�MITSJ
NTS F-
�G
i
SCHOOOL KINGSMIL ST
1 Post pap I ACDMA AVE
i Point din 3
_ gMXo
k
IAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\03 Yew St Rd Phase 2 Final 2010.docx 38
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
West Illinois Street - Timpson Way - CRP #905002
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located just northeast of Bellingham's city limits in Sec-
tion 23, T38N, R2E. This is a partnership project between the County,
City of Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College and Morse Steel.
The project involves constructing a new roadway from Marine Drive to
the existing terminus of West Illinois Street. The new roadway will be
an urban section composed of two-12 foot lanes and multi -modal
enhancements. This project is listed #4 on the 2010-2015 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
Proposed New
Construction Features:
Total Width
34'
Lane Width
12' *
Bike Lane
Yes
Curb / Gutter
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes
Lane width may be reduced
to11'*
Project Status:
Design currently underway by the City of Bellingham, through an' Interlocal Agreement with Whatcom
County. R/W acquisition and Environmental Permitting to occur in 2009, with construction in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $5,000 $5,000
Total $5,000 $5,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
BA, DOE, HPA, ECS, SEPA, CLR/CAO, NPDES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$50,000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
(� Z Creek
' 11
Y�=INTERNATIOSAL
39 �� fKAGIT LLINGHAo KE I GG ¢ ���
ox � U AIRPORT — P NCE J = SS pU 42
MARINE " C UNTRY LANE W. BAKERVIEW E. BAK W RD =
A ® U DR. \\ Z
U
oe~ o I fn
DRIVE aR °o J L'�
Q \� .ALDER O
BOO° fi—� Squalicum HILLSZDALE
�, rq�ryf rAL�PINE I COTTONWOOD �� L -
mL 4 m =
W. ILLIN I
S
NTS
BELLINGHAM
BAY BELLINGHAM ' IL
R. O
r,
LAKE WAY CABLE r
w_
—J 0
IAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\04 West Illinois St Timpson Way Narrative Final 2010.docx 39
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Birch Bay Drive Pedestrian Facility CRP #907001
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is located parallel to Birch Bay Drive from Cedar Avenue
to the mouth of Terrell Creek, in T40N, R1 E, Sections 30 & 31 —
T40N, R1W, Sections 24 & 25. This is a separated trail to encourage
walking and bicycling along Birch Bay Drive. This supports safety
while improving non -motorized mobility — thus lowering the volume
of motor vehicle use. This project is listed #5 on the 2010 — 2015
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shared Shoulder
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
TBD = To Be Determined
Project Status:
Phase 1 of the Feasibility Study was completed in 2006. Phase 2A (Preliminary Construction Cost
Estimate) was completed in 2007, and the remainder of Phase 2 — (Preliminary Design) will begin in
2010. Anticipated R/W acquisition in 2011 and construction start-up in 2012. Road fund estimated to
pay for 60% of project total.
Project Funding:
2010
Total
Federal/State -
$0
$0
Local -
$10,000
$10,000
Total -
$10,000
$10,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
Whatcom County -Shorelines; WDFW- HPA, Army Corps of Engineers, DOE; Sec 404 Clean Water Act
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$100, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
L — PKl1� I RgYTOjV RD. <p 5
O I I w w Koko to
ti
IL, F
a LINCOLN RD.
z
o o am E T y0 ° LOOMIS
w Cn Z; AT
a o RD. �tiF 9� ,
BIRCH POINT RD. �I e ANDERSON
z
icy BIRCH BAY m - LYNDEN RD.�Q L' "f\
5 ��`
BIRCH BAY
y COMMUNITY
m _
BIRCH ---- - - --
s ARNIE RD. ARNIE
BA Y ALDERSON ARTE
S W
NTS RD. RD. %
w
Y � �
548 ; Y
BAY / RD.
(:\Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\05 Birch Bay Drive Pedestrian Facility Final 2010.doc
40
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Potter Road / South Fork - Bridge #148 - CRP #998027
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This bridge replacement project is located in Sections 17 & 18, T38N,
R5E. The existing single -lane bridge (14.5' wide & 243' in length) is
Structurally Deficient and Functionally Obsolete. The replacement
structure is a two -span, pre -stressed and post -tensioned concrete
girder bridge. Access will need to be maintained throughout constr-
uction as this is the only public access to the residential, agricultural
and tribal community west of the river. This project is listed #6 on the
2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Replacement Features:
Total Width
28'
Lane Width
10,
Shoulder Width
4'
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Bridge Length
340'
Project Status:
Design funds have been secured and due to the low structural sufficiency rating (11.99), construction
costs qualify for BRAC funding. Final design to begin in October/November of 2009.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $400,000 BR $795,000 BR
Local $" 50,000 $105,000
Total $450,000 $900,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
BA, HPA, ECS, SEPA, CLR/CAO, SHORELINES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$105,000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
o
s
� I
NTS
1
�
t
, VAN ZANDT
Q Pot
6
I
POTTER RD
a
N
,yej
I
o
Mosquito
,.
'° - - I \`
��
fir•
Lake
_
��
e
`
� O
9 I Ckipiper
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narrativesk06 Potter Rd. Bridge Narrative Final 2010.docx 41
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Baker Lake Road / Sulphur Creek Bridge #422 - CRP #908013
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located in the Mount Baker National Forest, 2.05 miles
north of the Skagit County line & west of Baker Lake in Section 25,
T37N, R8E. In November of 2006, scour caused by heavy rains and
debris undermined the southern bridge approach. Further damage
caused by a storm event on December 3rd, 2007 closed the bridge. A
temporary one -lane bridge was placed over the creek in the winter of
2007-2008. The project scope includes installation of a permanent
bridge and mitigation (bank protection) to safe guard county facilities
(road) and allow the creek to migrate naturally. This project is listed
#7 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction
Features:
Total Width
30'
Lane Width
12'
Shoulder
3'
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Bridge Length
1 112'
Project Status:
Design of the replacement structure is underway. Construction will be in 2010 during the fish window.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $1,225,000 (FED ER) $1,225,000 (FED ER)
Local $ 190,000 $ 190,000
Total $1,415,000 $1,415,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, Sec. 404 Clean Water Act, Shorelines, SEPA, CLR/CAO, Sec 401 Water Quality Certification
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
MOU
■
0
NATIONAL �
\\ �
-
FORES
c�
7
I
I
1
0
Q1
I
I
I
I
I
I
� 6
NTS
Watson
0 (1-
Anderson Lakes 0
I:Annual Road Construction Programt2010 Project NarrativesW Baker Lake Rd, Sulphur Crk Bridge Final 2010.doc 42
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Slater Road / Nooksack River Bridge - CRP #905003
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is located West of 1-5 between the BNSF Railroad tracks
and Nooksack River Bridge No. 512 in Sections 4 & 5, T38N, R2E.
The project involves the elevation of approximately 2,000 LF of Slater
Road, including an estimated 375 LF of new bridge span, to
accommodate the underflow of floodwaters anticipated from a 100-
year flood event. This project also incorporates a separate bypass
detour road and temporary bridge to enable Slater Road to remain
open during construction. This project is listed #8 on the 2010-2015
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
44'
Lane Width
12'
Shoulder Width
8'
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Status:
Permitting and design and will continue, construction pending additional funding.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State - $0 $0
Local - $750,000 $750,000
Total - $750,000 $750,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
BA, SEPA, Wetlands, JARPA, Corps 404, NEPA, Whatcom County Shoreline and Temporary
Encroachment Permit
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$200, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
X
°
Z —
d�
ULRICK RD. ' ' W. SMITH RD.
S o
NTS
°
SLATER RD
2< — —
RED Z O
° Qo r� J
= Q o
I:Wnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project NarrativesM Slater Road, Nooksack River Bridge Narrative Final 2010.docx 43
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Haxton Way Non -Motorized Improvements - CRP #907012
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project, in collaboration with the Lummi Nation is located south-
west of Ferndale on Haxton Way. The work provides for a separated
pedestrian/bike trail adjacent to Haxton Way from Kwina Road to
Slater Road in Sections 1 &12, T38N, R'I E. This project is listed #9
on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Bike Lane Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Separated Trail Width
8'-10'
Project Status:
Design and RAN complete. The project will go to bid in 2009 with construction in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $ $
Local $100,000 $100,000
Total $100,000 $100,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
SEPA, CLR/CAO, Army Corps of Engineers, ESA
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$30, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
SLATER RD. } SLATER
GERMAINE ��o it RD.
RD.
RIVER Rp. Q`
Ld
NORTH RED o
50UTy RED z 7 w
v_
Of ~ Porn i
o v w
g �i SKAGIT i Y�'_INTERNATIONAL
LLINGHAM
M T.
a oA[RPORT
o'
w a s �qR/NE C ,UNTRY LANE
z
s o
NTS �
SCOTT RD. DRIVE \ AIR
LUMMI BAY LUMMI BELLINGHAM BAY
NATION
I:Wnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\09 Haxton Way Non -Motorized Improvements Final 2010.docx 44
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Birch Bay-Lynden Road / Portal Way - CRP #901011
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2012
Project Narrative:
This project is located south of Blaine and west of 1-5, in Section 22,
T40N, R1 E. Proposed improvements include signalization, channel-
ization and illumination of the intersection with minor changes to the
vertical alignment. This project is listed #10 on the 2010 — 2015 Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Cnnstructinn Features•
Total Width
36'
Lane Width
11'
Shoulder Width
6'
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Left Turn Lanes
YES
Project Status:
Design has been completed to the 70% level. Funding options are being explored to fully fund the
project for construction in 2012.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $750,000 (RAP)
Local $20,000 $ 40,000
Total $20,000 $790,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$100, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
w F E T yO�T Opp\ LOOMIS �,-^ TRAIL RD. o
> 6 R D. �
x cn
6 o ANDERSON w ai. �A 9}
o t-
w
CY-
c
m z
yQ BIRCH BAY m - LYNDEN RD.�C
BIRCH BIRCH BAY
BAY COMMUNITY 10
0
m _ CUSTER
ARNIE RD.
ALDERSONUi ARTS, ARNIE � RD.
w e RD. _j RD. o >
s Ld LU
J \y
NTS Y LLJ
J Q
BAY RD. > m C o J
lAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\10 Birch Bay Lynden Rd -Portal Wy Narrative Final 2010.docx 45
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Mosquito Lake Road / Middle Fork Bridge #140 - CRP #904019
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2009-2010
Project Narrative:
The Mosquito Lake Rd, Middle Fork Bridge #140 is located 16 miles
northeast of Bellingham and 4 miles east of Van Zandt in Section 13,
T38N, R5E. This is a bridge rehabilitation project that includes re-
placement of the bridge deck and both approach spans. Also included
are the installation of new guardrails on the bridge, installation of
scour protection and repainting of all structural steel. This project is
listed #11 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Bike Lane Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Status:
Construction began in June of 2009 and will continue for approximately 8-10 months.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $450,000 (BR) $450,000 (BR)
Local $0 $0
Total $450,000 (BR) $450,000 (BR)
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, Sec. 404 Clean Water Act, Shorelines, SEPA, CLR/CAO, Sec 401 Water Quality Certification
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
NMS � DEMIN6-,-
I
r \
Creek \
Q e
\ c
v o s
o NTS
� m
VAN ZANDT ?0<�et o
0 1 IPOTrER SCHORNBUSH
�RD. LIND
10
i POTTER Y o� RD. ro
\�eLsfer Gr•
_s
N Ct MosquitoOr Sn
Lake'(
o
w L O/1
Sgcx
Clipper Jorgensen
1 ling Inkp
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\11 Mosquito Lake Road, Middle Fork Bridge #140 Narrative Final 2010.doc 46
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Clearbrook Road / Johnson Creek Bridge #302 - CRP #905017
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located southwest of the city of Sumas in Section 4,
T40N, R5E. This is a federally funded bridge replacement project
that involves removal of the existing structurally deficient bridge and
replacement with a 50-foot single span prestressed voided slab on
steel piles and cast in place concrete abutments. Bridge rails and
guardrail approaches will be installed. This project is listed #12 on
the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
32'
Bridge Length
50'
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Status:
Design & permitting completed. Funding has been obligated. Construction to occur in the
spring/summer of 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $800,000 (BR) $800,000 (BR)
Local $0 $0
Total $800,000 (BR) $800,000 (BR)
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, Sec. 404 Clean Water Act, Shorelines, SEPA, CLR/CAO, Sec. 401 Water Quality Certification
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
.i S2_ lj Y
ice..
Ln
Cy '�' �; , Judso
\/��
�
J
w
�
0 Lake
SUMAS
N
_
HALVERSTICK
RD.
--
Ld
born
Ld
Ot
Q
�ake
m
RD D. o
0
5Q
_
�
�
PA GBORN
RD.
.
Cifee
9 0
o
CLEARBROOK
D.
_
f
1
MORGAN RD. J
'
1
>
/
Q _
P
a�Jet
O Q
\
E.
O
BADGER z RD.
�
�� ct�
MINAKER RD.
56
4
t
Z;
to
Q
-!-
w
o
o
1v G
z
z
J
T
Sure as
s
DEFTER
NTS
l Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\12 Clearbrook Rd -Johnson Creek Bridge 302 Final 2010.docx 47
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Portal Way / Dakota Creek Bridge #500 - CRP #910001
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is located south of Blaine in Section 8, T40N, R1 E. This
bridge was built in 1928. Funding has been applied for through BRAC
(Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee). Rehabilitation needed
for this structure: realign and secure spans, resurface deck and repair
pier/ erosion/ cracks/ spalls and add restrainers. This project is listed
#13 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
Project Status:
BRAC funding has been applied for.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $5,000 $5,000
Total $5,000 $5,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
Existing Bridge Features:
Total Length
335'
Total Width
31.5`
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
5'(Left)
Peace ?
' \ AM. r"
Park
�P Semiohmoo \ B LAI N E
_ H ST EET RD.
00 Light House
�\�u` BOBLETT
` w �
�\�\P / N >
\ J PIPELINE o RD. >_
<
of
SWEET RD. > X
� DRAYTON HARNR a
12 4 po
< w WEST �o� o HAYNIE RD.
NTS � \ Z HALL RD oeell.o o
m yJ �� McGEE RD.
f
OYT a
PKIv °^r �J it o
of <o P ti U)
w
ofd °tins ti iy Sokoto BEHME RD.
I w � TR�9/
o I � tiiT� ca w Goo
2 LINCOLN RD. Rp > o�
4LU
W o � 3 FLE y0� LOOMIS y TRAIL RD. o
(n w o w o T� o
cn of > Of R tiF c=i
w cn
BIRCH POINT RD. Bj� a ANDERSON A w (if
W
a BIRCH BAY - LYNDEN RD. a v
hAnnual Road Construction Program�2010 Project Narratives\13 Portal Way -Dakota Creek Bridge 500 Final 2010.docx 48
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Point Roberts Transportation Improvement - CRP #910002
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2011
Project Narrative:
Point Roberts is located in T40 & 41 N, R3W. This project specifies
area needs and the development of a project to be funded by the
Pt. Roberts Transportation Benefit District. This project is listed #15
on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
FBD
Shoulder Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
Project Status:
Public Works will conduct Public Outreach in the Point Roberts community in 2010 to discuss area
interests. Project identification, scope and engineering in 2010, with construction in 2011.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $50,000 $400,000
Total $50,000 $400,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
➢ODSEVELT RD. a� Maple \ R Arc
rk o ❑
j HxcE Beach
i o JOHNSON RD. eP� Semiohmoo Park \� BLAIN
p REx w Vght House
0
BOBLER
C >
❑ BENSON i RD. o (. A\P ^ J
z CJC^C+` / / \ PIPELINE a RD.
LF RD
A.P.A. m RD. °m
SWEET RD.
om�E ` �2� bRAY'PON HAR�QR 1 a
U.S. LIGHTHOUSE
RESERVE
POINT ROBERTS 0 \ m
o
0
PK ci
i w o J"9 A I
E F LINCOLN RD. '40
� z X w o N > HOB
n rc > R .
\\
r n $ y
BIRCH POINT RD. d 9i o ANDERSON �� P
ROy m o
NT$ OW a BIRCH BAY - LYNOEN RD.o
Cottonwood
Beach J
BIRCH BAY
COMM ITY
E m
lMnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\15 Point Roberts Transportation Improvement Final 2010.docx 49
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Slater Road Intersections - CRP #910003
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project involves two Slater Road intersections, one at Imhoff
Road and the other at Ferndale Road. Both are located south of
Ferndale in Section 31, T38N, R2E. The overall scope includes
installation of left turn lanes on Slater and widening of Imhoff and
Ferndale Roads. This project is listed #17 on the 2010 — 2015 Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
TBD
Shoulder Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
TBD=To Be Determined
Project Status:
Initiate preliminary design to establish R/W needs, permit requirements and overall project costs.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $10,000 $10,000
Total $10,000 $10,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determned
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
U (fie7.71
I m 00��LW. AXTON RD. k
MTN VIEW RD JG�S r- -� �,� t Greg
J e
y�L rn J LING- QZ
RD. o �� q2o fo BLOOM
w IN V) z
m c'� ULRICK RD. z �' ` W. 3 SMITH RD. :
LLJ
LAWMAN RD. o Tena enf Imo- 07l W LARSON RD. LARSON
0 <
16 `1 \, � RD.
SLATER I � SUNSET AVE. LANGE KELLY
RD SLATER — — —
KLINE
e / RAYHROD S7 SHADY z
I! J LANE WALDRON o� HORTON
Cr
SOU Tjy RED z=J RD. yo I RD.
Porgy W I` o �y
a o
w � 9�UJ
� �_ � 539 I
SKAGIT �� BELLINGHAM '� 0
NTS S� ST. INTERNATIONAL o KEL GG
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\17 Slater Road Intersections Final 2010.docx 1 50
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Hannegan Road / Scott Ditch Bridge #245 - CRP #908014
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2009-2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located approximately 1 mile south of the Nooksack
River at the corners common to sections 28, 29. 33 & 32 T39N, R3E.
The current bridge is a two -span bridge with a timber substructure. It
is overload restricted and is showing signs of distress in the concrete
girders. The bridge will be replaced with a single span bridge suitable
for the heavy truck traffic on Hannegan Rd. This project is listed #23
on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
40'
Lane Width
12'
Shoulder Width
8'
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Brid a Length
77'
Project Status:
Federal funds became available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, enabling
start-up of this project. Construction began on August 24, 2009 and is scheduled for approximately 10
weeks.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $5,000 $5,000
Total $5,000 $5,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, SEPA, CLR/ CAO, Sec. 401 Water Quality Certification
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
teeµ
I z
LY E _
a W. MAIN RD. E. MAIN EET _ _ •, Ry.
� z
0
T O P 39 T ST. HAMPTON RD.
d
s D.
NTS m K RD. POLINDER RD. RD.
z
m Gte
STICKNEY
0
Scott D Rp.
2A NOLTE RD.
L z
RIVER VA DYK o
RD. SON
River
WISER LAKE RD E. ��SER LAKE RD. VAN DYK
00
Wis r Lakes
;� Fountain EVERS N
lAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\23 Hannegan Rd Scott Ditch Narrative Final 2010.docx 51
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Legoe Bay Road Repair — CRP #909007
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is located on Lummi Island, in Section 8, T37N, R1 E. This
is the feasibility study for seawall removal and soft shore beach
creation. This project will provide the information necessary to pursue
grant funds for removal and construction. This project is listed #24 on
the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Project identification, schedule and construction cost estimate in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $50,000 $50,000
Total $50,000 $50,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
New Cnnctnintinn Feahrrec'
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
TBD
Shoulder Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
I tsu= I o tie ueterminea
t uMMI BELLINGHAM
Point Mig/ey SMOKEHOUSE
LummiNATION
Po
y li BIJZARD RD._
Fern Point
F Cme i�� j;lI
/1% �'i ICEMER� t/ Pan! �i• a rt ili
VIEW
s9ti EEGOEI\ �, BELLINGHAM BAY
V Villoge Point 24 MAY RD. (I The Portage Post Point Y � Padden G
9,L co sn-J; SOUTH !BELLINGHAM
565 Os}\
OLoh
GZ� i- SUNRISE lNTS
9S 1 / j ClUakp'4�\ POd
Point Fcancis
Chuckanut Rock p
/�7 A
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\24 Legoe Bay Road Protection Narrative Final 2010.docx 52
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Noon Road / Ten Mile Creek Bridge #240 - CRP #910004
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located east of Ferndale in Sections 22 & 27, T39N,
R3E. This project is the replacement of the structurally deficient 31'
span bridge with a 40' voided slab bridge. This project is listed #25 on
the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Status:
To be completed by county forces in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $300,000 $300,000
Total $300,000 $300,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, SEPA, CORPS, DOE
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
$300,000
New Construction Features:
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
�
�
w
o
TEN MILE
RD.
zUJ
l
O V)
O o
z 0ov
e�
E. HEMMI
RD.
o
Fazon Lake
Q
W. HEMMI
RD.
�
z
X
W. LAUREL
RD.
E.
LAUREL RD.
o'
w
a
w
W.. AXTON RD.
E. %r A X T 0 N
25
NTS
539
E. SMITH RD.
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\25 Noon Rd Ten Mile Creek Narrative Final 2010.doex 53
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Northwest Drive / Bear Creek Culvert - CRP #909010
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located east of Ferndale in Section 2, T38N, R2E.
A storm in January of 2009 collapsed the existing 72" culvert.
Temporary repairs to the culvert and shoulders were accomplished by
County Forces. A new fish passable culvert will be installed. This
project is listed #28 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Survey, design and permitting in 2009-2010, with construction in 2010.
New Construction Features:
Total Width
NA
Lane Width
NA
Shoulder Width
NA
Curb / Gutter
NA
Sidewalk
NA
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $420,000(FED ER) $420,000(FED ER)
Local $ 58,000 $ 58,000
Total $478,000 $478,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, SEPA, BA,ECS
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
W, SMITH RD. � E. SMITH RD.
/r/A'
% :/
Tennant \ g
Lake
s
NTS �
SLATER
,\ KELLY RD.
RD SLATER 28 — — —
KLINE RD.
z
Q
0
LLJ
L, z
o 5 �� King Mtn. _
LU
� P
y
i
39, o.
BELLINGHAMM
� ' INTERNATIONAL o
AIRPORT
CO �UNTRY LANE W. BAKERVIEW E. BAKERVIEW
1AAnnual Road Construction Programt2010 Project Narralivest28 Northwest Drive Bear Creek Narrative Final 2010.docx 54
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
South Pass Road Repair - CRP #909011
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located east of Nooksack in Section 26, T40E, R4E.
A storm in January of 2009-caused a slide which washed out materials
supporting the roadway. Repairs include clearing, soldier pile tie back
wall, shoulder reconstruction, guardrail and shoulder repaving. This
project is listed #29 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Survey, design and permiting in 2009/2010 with construction in 2010.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $453,000(FED ER) $453,000(FED ER)
Local $ 92,000 $ 92,000
Total $545,000 $545,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
BA, SEPA, ESA, CLR/CAO, NPDES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$10, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
M-
/
o d
RD.
z
//`
Burnes
z QPSS
LINDSAY RD.
/ ND
F: r: , `, No�the, � Ry.
— ��
Ci 5 Creek
M
PTON ¢
w w
RD. 'j z W
N RD. ALM RD.
��
En TIMON
RD. m
TOM RD.
SORENSON RD.
`
0
�
r
.I
+
6��G�e
z
z
+ >
r ��G�
I
1!
ECK�7 Q0
2Q X
'
SiICKNEY
_
)NOOKSACK
l
1
I
6 I
�YD RD• I
L
SOUTH PASS RD.
`I
NOLTE
ti
��
"�
it
s
Creek NTS � /
d • �t
�
Ir
z 5�+`
i
o'
VAN DYK
RRSON
EGOS
Z
MASSEY RD.
/
it
EV RS N
W
J
/
J 4
_ _
Q
Vf U
Y
a <
p
C
\ `1
Y
z
U
(n v
!
f
J )
OLE MACK
IAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\29 South Pass Road Repair Narrative Final 2010.docx 55
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Manley Road Culvert Replacement - CRP #90'9008
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located southeast of Bellingham in Section 26, T37E,
R3E. A storm in January of 2009 — caused the culvert to blow out -
which washed out & closed the road. Repairs to include replacement
with a fish passable culvert or bridge. This project is listed #30 on the
2010— 2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Status:
Hydraulic analysis is underway. Design and construction will be based on results of analysis.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $210,000(FEMA) $210,000(FEMA)
Local $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Total $240,000 $240,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, SEPA, CA, BA, LAND DISTURBANCE, ECS, CORPS
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
Post Pa°ddent n I o
SOUTH BELLINGHAM .Lake
I o / Louise
\ 5 J s °
PPf/
X j Chuckp� U/� Lake � ��a ``r�`` ♦��
Padden
'C,
OLp
e18 - 2 SWISH
Chuckonut Rock p � o�
Cedar 30 y. sa ��r% �R° Park `v r
CHUCKANUT BAY Q Lake>Pine 6
G' Lake O ` d a °Mk i r
fA-F ,
Point � 0 j u
Mud a01 a rsh P s: Reed ? o Mir 3k
p Lake
Lake Pf o
reEEn6F.E _ _ �411
N
n STAPE Fragrnce ^^ i - -
d
��drpt 00e PAEx L ke r . ^ , .: `ryo saL� Coin
Lake
Cw,
SKAGIT COUNTY
7.
L%Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\30 Manley Rd Culvert Narrative Final 2010.docx
56
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Emerald Lake Way Slide Repair - CRP #909006
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located northeast of Bellingham in Section 11, T38E,
R3E. A storm in January of 2009-caused a landslide below and
adjacent to Emerald Lake Way. The roadway is currently one lane
with stop signs at each end. Repairs to include slope stabilization with
a rock riprap slope, guardrail and shoulder repair. This project is listed
#31 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Status:
Design currently underway. Temporary construction easements will be acquired. Construction to occur
in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $428,000(FEMA) $428,000(FEMA)
Local $104,000 $104,000
Total $532,000 $532,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
DOE, SEPA, CLR/CAO
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
$35, 000
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
O E
C; m
o King Mtn. VAN WYCK RD. BAKER HIGHWAY�i/ N5 /
P5 I Creek
h�a V 391
�o r _
BELLINGHAM Z`l%
INTERNATIONAL o 1 m/ a
Z I L
i� AIRPORT — J = Of` 42 0 9� Squalicum
II BAKERVIEW E. BMW EW RD �� Lake Lake
W.
DR. I I I 7 31
o
Q 0 a E J t_ ,\ I � d
p� 0� ¢
N.DERw� $g jalicurn I Z RI Lsou E Y
WALPINE 1 0 3 Squalicum Mtn.
Q COTONW00 L — 0 1,525
m 0
IF
pR/G m ----IW ILUN015 'T
` tiI Y
1
BELLINGHAM'' G n y 3y�F RD BAY
�I ro
DR.
LAKEWAY a < CABLE Lake sy
Z
----� 0
�F �Whatcom
(:\Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\31 Emerald Lake Way Slide Narrative Final 2010.docx
57
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Rutsatz Road Repair - CRP #909009
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located southeast of Deming in Section 4, T38E, R5E. A
storm in January of 2009 — caused excessive run off and erosion to the
embankment and roadway, destroying a lane of the road. Repairs to
include debris removal, rebuild embankment and repair/replace
roadway. This project is listed #32 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
New Constructinn Features -
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
TBD
Shoulder Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
TBD=To Be Determined
Project Status:
Will initiate survey, permitting and design in 2009-2010 with construction in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $268,000(FEMA) $268,000(FEMA)
Local $ 39,000 $ 39,000
Total $307,000 $307,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
SEPA, CAO, SHORELINES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To be Determined
5 r
a
r�
Q J =
� m
X
o� DEMIM, ,
.32
°
�\ •\
MPRSNA��
s
NTS
\
32
�Pti
Creek
=c
9
Y
0
0
\
,�. VAN ZANDT
1
P°het
POTTER SCHORNBUSH
U a
LIND
POTTER RD.
IFo RD.
o N
ye/S
f
Mosquito
Lake
IMnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\32 Rutsatz Road Narrative Final 2010.docx
58
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Refurbish / Upgrade of the Whatcom Chief - CRP #910012
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project involves the upgrade and preservation of the current ferry to
Lummi Island, MN Whatcom Chief. The project definition will address
safety, accessibility, reliability, and environmental concerns associated with
the 48 year old ferry. This project is listed #33 on the 2010-2015 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
Vessel Statistics
Length ft
94
Beam ft
44
Year Built
1962
Passengers
100
Cars
20
Project Status:
Project definition will begin in 2009, design to start in 2010 pending acquisition of grant funding.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $850,000(OTHER) $850,000(OTHER)
Local $0 $0
Total $850,000 $850,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
N/A
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate)
N/A
MN Whatcom Chief
I:Wnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\33 Refurbish Upgrade Whatcom Chief Narrative Final 2010.docx
59
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Ferry Dock Improvements - CRP #910013
2010 Annual Construction Program
Design/Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project includes improvements to the ferry docks at Gooseberry Point
and Lummi Island, in Sections 3 & 4, T37N, R1 E. It includes replacement
or rehabilitation of dolphins, wingwalls, paint systems and other dock
facilities. This project is listed #34 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Design to be completed in 2009 with construction in the fall of 2010.
I New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Bike Lane Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $ 0 $ 0
Local $500,000 $500,000
Total $500,000 $500,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, Sec. 404 Clean Water Act, Shorelines, SEPA, CLR/CAO, Sec. 401 Water Quality Certification
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
CAGEY RD
LUMMI
Point Migley N 3P SMOKEHOUSE RD
eN
re NATION° BELLINGHAM BAY
Lummi 34 h
Point
S o X
BLIZARD RD
7 /y Fern Point
Z Goose -
CENTER { berry"
3� wj VIEW RD �� Point NTS
v G A� oq
(✓ E 34
9 LEGO
'v Village Point BAY RD The Portage
g
TUTIO STI- Q S�
/1 IFS Sell
`• w l o
9
O Z ss9
SUNRISE
G RD
l�G,Tl,� lVf Point Francis
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\34 Ferry Dock Improvements Narrative Final 2010.doc
0
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Various Ferry Parking and Staging - CRP #910014
2010 Annual Construction Program
Design/Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project is located in Sections 3 & 4, T37N, R1 E and listed #35 on the
2010 —2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. For Gooseberry
Point the project includes: improved lighting, security, surveillance, drainage,
parking - in cooperation with Lummi Nation. For Lummi Island the project
includes: improved lighting, safety and security.
Project Status:
Project definition will begin in 2010 with available funding.
New Construction Features -
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Bike Lane Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Project Funding:
2010
Total
Federal / State
$0
$0
Local
$10,000
$10,000
Total
$10,000
$10,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
CAGEY RD
LUMMI
Point Migley 3e SMOKEHOUSE RD
CEN `o
z NATION o�� BELLINGHAM BAY
Lummi 35
Point
S o X
�I ,r BLIZARD RD
7
Fem Point
= Caose-
k CENTER { Parryint i s
3 G VIEW RD ��� o� NTS
v
9 LEGOE ~
i1. e Village Point 6AY RD The Portage
li fir'
TUTIO STI- o S�
9,C
FS
0 w A
9
O Z ss9
SUNRISE
G RD
A f�G f Point Francis
I:Annual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\35 Various FerryParking and Staging Narrative Final 2010.docx
61
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Gooseberry Point Ferry Dock Relocation - CRP #906006
2010 Annual Construction Program
Design/Construction Funding Year(s): To Be Determined
Project Narrative:
This project is the overall feasibility study relating to the relocation
Gooseberry Point ferry dock located in Section 3, T37N, R1 E.
The current 25-year lease expires in 2010. As part of the lease renewal
negotiation — Lummi Nation and Whatcom County are jointly proposing
development of a multi -modal transportation center (ferry, vehicles, bus,
bicycles). This study is phase 1 of 6 - Rating and Ranking of Alternatives.
This project is listed #36 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
"Fhe project will be completed in early 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $10,000 STP(R) $10,000 STP(R)
Local $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Total $15, 000 $15, 000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
N/A
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
New Construction Features -
Total Width
TBD
Lane Width
TBD
Bike Lane Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
TBD = To Be Determined
LUMMI
Point Migley N 3e SMOKEHOUSE RD
0
P
l o
NATION o�� BELLINGHAM BAY
Lummi
Point 36 �'•
S
tl y.0 BLIZARD RD
7 e
Fern Paint i v��
Goose- s
W J CENTER berry
Po ' NTS
V VIEW RD ��
G k 4� oR
9 LEGOE �
il. Village Point BAY RD e The Portage
•V g
TUTIO STI-
0 w c' p
co q
0 ss9
SUNRISE C�
G RD
2 E Point Francis
�d
hAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Project Narratives\36 Gooseberry Point Ferry Dock Relocation Narrative Final 2010.doc
62
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Various Bridges Rehabilitation / Replacement - CRP #910005
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This item provides funding to address unanticipated bridge
rehabilitation and/or replacement. It is listed #37 on the
2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
New Construction Features
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Brdg Rplc (length)
TBD
� r ou= r v oe vecermtnea �
Project Status:
Design and construction to occur in 2010 if required.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $250,000 $250,000
Total $250,000 $250,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
Due to the nature of this item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought at the appropriate
times.
lAAnnual Road Construction ProLram\2010 Proiect Narratives\37 Various Bridues Rehabilitation -Replacement Narrative Final 20I0.doc 63
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Right of Way Acquisition - CRP #910006
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This item addresses the unanticipated need for Right Of Way
that may arise during a given year that requires immediate action.
This project is listed #40 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
N/A
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $20,000 $20,000
Total $20,000 $20,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
N/A
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
N/A
New Construction Features:
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
Due to the nature of this program item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought
at the appropriate times.
1:Wnnual Road Construction Proaram\2010 Project Narratives\40 Rioht of Wav Acquisition Narrative Final 2010.doc 64
_l
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Unanticipated Site Improvements - CRP #910007
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This item addresses the unanticipated project(s) that may arise during
a given year requiring immediate action due to safety concerns,
environmental factors, storm damage, traffic volumes, accident
history, funding or grant, availability and other issues not related to an
existing program project. This project is listed #41 on the 2010— 2015
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Design and construction will be completed in 2010 if required.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State $0 $0
Local $400,000 $400,000
Total $400,000 $400,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
New Construction Features
Total Width
N/A
Lane Width
N/A
Shoulder Width
N/A
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
TBD=To Be Determined
Due to the nature of this program item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought
at the appropriate times.
MAnnual Road Construction ProaramX2010 Proiect Narratives441 UnanGcioated Site Imorovements Narrative Final 2010.doC 65
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Gravel Conversions - CRP #910008
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This project varies in location. Gravel road conversions are part of the
Annual Construction Program. The change in surface type converts
existing gravel roads to a more durable, harder surfaced 'BST'
(Bituminous Surface Treatment) that has a resurfacing frequency of
approximately 7 years. Changing the surface type increases
Whatcom County's share of State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax revenues,
while decreasing Maintenance & Operations expenses. This
project is listed #42 on the 2010 — 2015 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Design and construction will be completed in 2010.
Project Funding: 2007 Total
Federal / State - $0 $0
Local - $50,000 $50,000
Total - $50,000 $50,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
HPA, SEPA, CLR/CAO, SHORELINES
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
N/A
County Forces ($ Estimate):
$50,000
New Construction Features:
Total Width
Lane Width
Shoulder Width
Curb / Gutter
N/A
Sidewalk
N/A
* Please see detailed
information below
Road Name
Mileage
Existing Width
Proposed BST Width
Crape Rd
0.22
18"
18'
May Rd
0.30
18'
18'
Lenhart Rd
0.25
20'
20'
Total = 0.77 Miles We do a double lift so total will be:.77 X 2 = 1.54 Miles
Alternate Roads
Gilmore Rd 0.24 18' 18'
Hopewell Rd 0.38 18' 18'
lAAnnual Road Construction Proaram\2010 Proiect Narratives\42 Gravel Conversions Narrative Final 2010.doc 66
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Non -motorized Transportation Improvements — CRP #910009
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Year(s): 2010
Project Narrative:
This program item addresses the need to identify and prioritize non -
motorized projects for future consideration. Projects would include
pedestrian and bike facilities (eg: sidewalks, trails and shoulder
widening) in various locations around the county. -rhis project is listed
#44 on the 2010-2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program,
Project Status:
Design and construction will be completed in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State - $0 $0
Local - $50,000 $50,000
Total - $50,000 $50,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/,Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
New Construction Features -
Lane Width
TBD
Shoulder Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
TBD=To Be Determined
Due to the nature of this program item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought at the
appropriate times.
L\Annual Road Construction Proaram\2010 Proiect NarrativesW4 Non -Motorized Transoonation Imorovements Narrative Final 2010.doc 67
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Railroad Crossing Improvements - CRP #910010
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Years : 2010
Project Narrative:
Locations to be determined. This project is listed #46 on the 2010-
2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Design and construction will be completed in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State - $0 $0
Local - $20,000 $20,000
Total - $20,000 $20,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
New Construction Features:
Lane Width
TBD
Shldr Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
TBD=To Be Determined
Due to the nature of this program item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought at the
appropriate times.
lAAnnual Road Construction Program\2010 Proiect Narratives\46 Railroad Crossing Improvements Narrative Final 2010.doc 68
Whatcom County Public Works
2010 Annual Construction Program
Project Narrative
Neighborhood Traffic Calming - CRP #910011
2010 Annual Construction Program
Construction Funding Years : 2010
Project Narrative:
Locations to be determined. This project is listed #47 on the 2010-
2015 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Project Status:
Design and construction will be completed in 2010.
Project Funding: 2010 Total
Federal / State - $0 $0
Local - $20,000 $20,000
Total - $20,000 $20,000
Environmental Permitting (Agencies/Permits):
To Be Determined
Right -of -Way Acquisition ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
County Forces ($ Estimate):
To Be Determined
New Construction Featurmw
Lane Width
TBD
Shldr Width
TBD
Curb / Gutter
TBD
Sidewalk
TBD
rBD=To Be Determined
Due to the nature of this program item, no map exists. Council review and prioritization will be sought at the
appropriate times.
1:Wnnual Road Construction Promrn�2010 Proiect Narratives\47 Neiehborhood Traffic Calmine Narrative Final 2010.doc 69
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. AB2009-360A
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
10/13/2009
PW/Council
Division Head:
Dept. Head:
Prosecutor:
Purchasing/Budget:
Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT.
Resolution accepting RID #2 Marineland Lighting District re -assessment roll
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. 2010 Assessment roll
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE. (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be
clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Acceptance of Marineland Lighting District re -assessment roll.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution Number:
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.
70
Marineland lighting - set hearing date
PROPOSED BY: PUBLIC WORKS
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: OCTOBER 13, 2009
RESOLUTION NO.
ACCEPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 (MARINELAND
LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND SETTING THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2009 the Whatcom County Council approved Resolution
#2009-054 authorizing the preparation of a reassessment roll for property within the
boundaries of Whatcom County Road Improvement District No. 2 (Marineland Lighting District);
and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.88.090 provides for a public hearing to be held.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Whatcom County Council accepts said
assessment roll, as outlined in Exhibit A to this resolution, as follows:
The first annual maintenance assessment shall be based upon a Whatcom County
Department of Public Works fee of $2.00 per account per year and the rate of $40.00 per
parcel.
The second and each succeeding annual maintenance assessment shall be based upon a
Whatcom County Department of Public Works fee of $2.00 per account per year and the actual
cost of maintenance and power charges of Puget Sound Energy, not to exceed $70.00 per
parcel. Prior to the second and each succeeding annual maintenance assessment, a budget for
Whatcom County Road Improvement District No. 2 shall be submitted to the Whatcom County
Executive for approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that November 10, 2009, in the Whatcom County Council
Chambers in the Courthouse, Bellingham, Washington, is hereby fixed as the time and place for
hearing upon the schedule of reassessment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of such hearing shall be published two times in
the newspaper of general circulation in the County, according to RCW 36.88.090, and by
mailing a notice at least fifteen days before the date fixed for said hearing to each property
owner whose name appears on said assessment roll.
APPROVED this 13th day of October, 2009.
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council Seth Fleetwood, Council Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel L. Gibson
Assistant Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
71
Marineland Lighting District
2010 Assessment Roll
As of October 1, 2009
# PARCELTXT
TXP_CODE
Dist
OWN CODE Class
Dist
Seq
District Name
Basis
1 3802151761160000
2 3802152091410000
3 3802152331130000
4 3802152421270000
5 3802153040920000
6 3802153100880000
7 3802151341230000
8 3802151351030000
9 3802151421020000
10 3802151431210000
11 3802151501000000
12 3802151511200000
13 3802151580990000
14 3802151581190000
15 3802151581590000
16 3802151660980000
17 3802151671200000
18 3802151730970000
19 3802151781260000
20 3802151810950000
21 3802151861430000
22 3802151890930000
23 3802151891110000
24 3802151891520000
25 3802151901210000
26 3802151941410000
27 3802151951640000
28 3802151960930000
29 3802151961270000
30 3802152021100000
31 3802152040920000
32 3802152081630000
33 3802152101210000
34 3802152120890000
35 3802152131550000
36 3802152201200000
37 3802152270850000
38 3802152401080000
39 3802152481010000
40 3802152570870000
41 3802152601400000
42 3802152631120000
43 3802153170860000
44 3802151171450000
BAUE0950
ROGE3900
MOHR5000
JAC04090
PIER4400
BARL3200
FLAT1000
ANDE1263
CART0251
DAY*7350
LOFS4000
ELL13050
WEBB7405
LLIBY1000
SAAD3000
FLOR3000
SCHL3985
PARA4530
TOML1001
JOHN4171
CART3627
HAYN2181
NELS3420
LESL2000
FEDE5520
LEHN1150
STEP3025
KINC3999
HANL1000
PYEA3200
HIGB4100
TULL1901
RICH0075
GILB4625
PETE4620
PORT0300
GIBB4546
KEEL3300
HALL6875
-1-INE1500
PORT0300
BLUM6000
PORT0300
CHEN0670
BAUE0950
ROGE3900
MOHR5000
JAC04090
PIER4400
BARL3200
FLAT1000
ANDE1263
CART0251
DAY*7350
LOFS4000
ELI_13050
WEBB7405
LUBY1000
SAAD3000
FLOR3000
SCHL3985
PARA4530
TOML1001
JOHN4171
CART3627
HAYN2181
NELS3420
LESL2000
FEDE5520
LEHN1150
STEP3025
KINC3999
HANL1000
PYEA3200
HIGB4100
TULL1901
RICH0075
GILB4625
PETE4620
PORT0300
GIBB4546
KEEL3300
HALL6875
l-INE1500
PORT0300
BLUM6000
PORT0300
CHEN0670
84
84
84
200
200 1
200-
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
1 Marineland Lighting
1 Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
Marineland Lighting
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
44.00
84200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
1 2001
84
1 2001
84
1 200
84
200
84
2001
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
84
200
72
As of October 1, 2009, subject to any segregations, combinations, additions, deletions,
corrections, or any other changes to parcels on the rolls; we, the undersigned, do herby certify to
the best of our knowledge, that the attached assessment roll for Marineland Lighting District has
been prepared in accordance with RCW 85.38, and is a true and correct system of assessment
that has been applied within the District to the best of our ability.
Signed Date
73
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO.
2009 - 52 F
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Ori nwor:
9/22/2009
9/29/2009
Planning
Division Head:
10/06/2009
I eeting P & D
Dept. Head..
10/13/2009
Planning
Prosecutor:
Purchasin Bud et:
Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
UGA Council Deliberations 9/18 - forward
ATTACHMENTS:
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
SUMIVIARYSTATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
UGA Council Deliberations 9/18 -forward
COMMITTEEACTION.
COUNCIL ACTION.
9/29/2009: Discussed. Schedule a special meeting Oct. 6
(Lynden, Birch Bay, Blaine & Columbia Valley) at 9:30 am
Confirm with Rebecca & Laurie. Also special meetings on
Oct. 20 in afternoon & all day on Nov. 3
10/06/2009: Discussed.
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number:
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the Coun 's website at: www.co.whatcomwa.us1counciL
74
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Committee Of The Whole
September 15, 2009
Council Chair Seth Fleetwood called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present: Absent:
L. Ward Nelson
Bob Kelly
Sam Crawford
Carl Weimer
Laurie Caskey-Schreiber
Barbara Brenner
Seth Fleetwood
Nelson moved to go into executive session for 45 minutes to discuss the first two
agenda items.
Ayes: Fleetwood, Crawford, Weimer Caskey-Schreiber, and Nelson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Brenner and Kelly (out of the room)
1. DISCUSSION WITH WHATCOM COUNTY CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY PROSECUTOR
RANDALL WATTS REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (AB2009-018)
2. DISCUSSION WITH KAREN MAKES REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
(AB2009-018)
(Clerk's Note: The committee came out of executive session at 6:37 p.m.)
3. DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING 2009-2010 BUDGET
CONCERNS (AB2009-017)
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council, stated the Council Office is out of money for
the Board of Equalization and for code updates. They need about $20,000.
Caskey-Schreiber asked if they can just stop the Board of Equalization (BOE)
hearings. Brown -Davis stated they cannot. She would like Council support to submit a
supplemental budget request. A memo from the administration says that all supplemental
budget requests must be budget neutral or better. This is just to get to the end of this
year.
Crawford asked the definition of budget neutral, and if the Council is supposed to cut
something else.
Kelly asked if that implies that they are creating budget time by submitting a
supplemental. They would have to take it out from someplace else.
75
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Rebecca Craven, Council Policy Analyst, stated the intent of the administration is for
a department to take the budget amount out from within the department budget.
Crawford asked why they are out of money in September. Brown -Davis stated they
have historically had an average of 24 days of Board of Equalization Hearings. This year,
they will have 69 days of hearings. They have already codified 64 ordinances so far this
year. In an average year, they codify 72 ordinances for an entire year.
Caskey-Schreiber stated that's because they have a Planning Director who is finally
getting stuff done.
Fleetwood asked if Executive Kremen has any money left in his discretionary fund.
Weimer stated they should change the administrative formula and quit paying rent
on the Chambers.
Nelson stated take what's left of the travel fund.
Caskey-Schreiber stated just submit the supplemental budget request and see if the
administration refuses it.
Crawford asked if the administration has ever had an idea that there are things the
Council can cut from its budget. Brown -Davis stated the administration has never
questioned what they do, which is all mandated.
Brenner stated the Council has been letting the administration get away with calling
the Council a department. The Council is one of three divisions of government. They have
many more State- and federally -mandated functions than a regular department. Make sure
they stop calling the Council Office a department.
Nelson moved to direct County Council Staff to submit a request for a $20,000
supplement budget request.
The motion carried with the following vote.
Ayes: Fleetwood, Kelly, Crawford, Weimer Caskey-Schreiber, and Nelson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Brown -Davis stated the City of Bellingham has increased its rates for broadcasting
Council meetings from $50 to $95 in 2010. They can drop the fee to $75 if they switch the
broadcast time from Wednesday night to a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening. Another
thing to consider is that the office can be in the same situation next year. A question is
whether they continue to videotape the Council meetings, or save that money to codify
ordinances.
Brenner stated the County must be able to broadcast the Council meetings, or else
the public will only hear things from the Bellingham City Council perspective, which
broadcasts its meetings all the time. Many people have told her that they can't get to
County Council meetings. They need to broadcast the meetings.
76
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Crawford stated he would like to know the City's rationalization for different fees at
different broadcast times. Also, the County has the franchise for Comcast. Comcast has
certain obligations to fulfill under that franchise agreement. The City decided to spend
$300,000 to come up with a television broadcast department. Without the County's
franchise with Comcast, the City can't run the system it has invested in. He would like to
know if there is a rationale to remind the City that it is using the County's franchise.
Brenner stated the County can always go back to broadcasting on Comcast. Brown -
Davis stated she could look into that option.
Crawford stated Comcast currently fills channel 26 with other content because there
is no local content. If they did run just the County Council meeting, fewer people would see
it because they don't turn on that channel.
Kelly stated that if folks want to see it, they'll find it. Otherwise they don't have to
have it.
Crawford stated they need some guidance from someone who understands the
County's authority.
Brown -Davis asked if a majority of the Council wants to continue with BTV 10 next
year and have the meetings televised on a certain day. She can look into Comcast.
Fleetwood stated they can look into Comcast and get a report back later.
Kelly stated submit this rate increase with the supplemental budget request.
Brown -Davis asked if the Council wants to do a supplemental budget request for Mr.
Bricklin.
Fleetwood stated staff can prepare the request, and the Council will answer that
question at the next meeting.
Weimer asked if they will also need more money next year for BOE. Brown -Davis
stated she doesn't have that answer, because they never know how many petitions they'll
get.
Crawford stated the County will soon go to annual evaluations. Brown -Davis stated
she's heard that the number of petitions went up when other counties changed to annual
evaluations.
4. DISCUSSION WITH THE COUNCIL'S PLANNING AND POLICY ANALYST
REGARDING WORK ASSIGNMENTS RELATED TO THE URBAN GROWTH AREA
REVIEW PROCESS (AB2009-017)
Rebecca Craven, Council Policy Analyst, stated she will include new maps on the UGA
notebooks for Thursday night. There is a list of issues the Council may be interested in
having her work on. They include capital facilities, ability to provide urban services,
defining the shortcomings in the capital facilities plans, the options for review and
designation decisions, expansions of urban growth areas into agricultural lands, policy
77
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
DISCLAIMER: This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This
document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
choices, identification of potential mitigation measures and the timing of those measures,
sensitive watershed proposal consistency, the growth forecast, and a Nooksack City
proposal regarding an urban growth area affected by flooding and sediment. A question is
whether the Council is interested in suggesting to Nooksack that it downzone that area.
Crawford asked where that idea came from. Craven stated it came from her as a
result of a conversation about a Bed and Breakfast owner that went out of business due to
Swift Creek sediment, who is now seeking compensation from someone for putting them out
of business.
Crawford stated leave that alone. They could be in that situation under any
circumstance.
Caskey-Schreiber stated there is some level of responsibility to avoid a bad situation.
Craven stated it is within the City of Nooksack, so it's their decision.
Caskey-Schreiber asked the City if it will consider swapping UGA areas.
Fleetwood stated he is interested in Ms. Craven pursuing that item. He asked if the
Council concurred with Ms. Craven working on items one through six.
The Council concurred.
Brenner stated her main issue is the capital facilities plan.
Nelson stated he would like to get both sides of the argument. Craven stated she
would do that.
Fleetwood stated Ms. Craven has authority to go forward on items one through six,
but not item seven.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
The Council approved these minutes on
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
2009.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Seth Fleetwood, Council Chair
Committee of the Whole, 9/15/2009, Page 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Regular County Council
September 15, 2009
Council Chair Seth Fleetwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL
Present: Barbara Brenner, Laurie Caskey-Schreiber, Sam Crawford, Seth
Fleetwood, Bob Kelly, L. W Nelson and Carl Weimer.
Absent: None.
FLAG SALUTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fleetwood announced that the following items were discussed in the Committee of
the Whole meeting.
1. DISCUSSION WITH WHATCOM COUNTY CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY PROSECUTOR
RANDALL WATTS REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (AB2009-018)
2. DISCUSSION WITH KAREN FRAKES REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
(AB2009-018)
3. DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING 2009-2010 BUDGET
CONCERNS (AB2009-017)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION BY COUNTY EXECUTIVE PETE KREMEN ON UGA
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (AB2009-017)
Pete Kremen, County Executive, thanked the community, elected officials, staff from
all cities, and Planning Department staff who contributed to his proposal. The proposal
meets State requirements and the needs of each community. The principles in his proposal
include water quality protection, environmental protection, infill, agricultural land
preservation, and a balanced distribution of growth. He described the components of his
proposal, which includes removing urban designations from sensitive areas such as Lake
Whatcom, Drayton Harbor, and Birch Bay. Conserve agricultural land and promote infill by
removing urban designations from 7,592 acres. Sizing urban growth areas appropriately is
the first step in growing smarter and protecting rural character. The proposal allocates a
larger share of growth to the smaller urban areas in the County than was allocated
previously. The City of Bellingham request for no additional population allocation is
79
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
unrealistic as the county's primary population and employment center. Bellingham must
accommodate an allocation that is less than, but closer to, the historic allocation.
He proposes a slight revision to the Birch Bay urban growth area (UGA) proposal.
The modification better reflects the time spent on the Birch Bay Community Plan by the
Birch Bay community, as well as the vision of the Plan.
He encourages the Council and Planning Commission to be open and receptive to
testimony from the public.
Caskey-Schreiber thanked Executive Kremen and Planning Director Stalheim for their
time spent on the proposal.
MINUTES CONSENT
Crawford moved to approve the minutes, including the substitute pages.
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
1. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JULY 7, 2009
2. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR JULY 21, 2009
3. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR JULY 21, 2009
4. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR AUGUST 4, 2009
S. REGULAR COUNTY COUNCIL FOR AUGUST 4, 2009
OPEN SESSION
The following people spoke:
Janie Ehrling, 3245 Mosquito Lake Road, Deming, stated the Executive and County
staff responded timely and thoughtfully last winter about forestry -related landslides in the
Acme watershed. Support Executive Kremen's investigation of this situation. She hopes
the Council will request the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct an
immediate review of the Acme watershed analysis prescriptions as per Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 222-22-090 (4)(d). A review is necessary for public safety and
to protect public resources. Request the DNR to conduct a thorough investigation of the
2009 landslides. Immediately require that all new forest practice applications on potentially
unstable slopes in the Acme watershed be reviewed by an outside, licensed geologist as a
Class IV Special. The County Council Natural Resources Committee should ask the DNR to
provide the committee with all the geologic studies conducted in the Acme watershed over
the last ten years. The committee should consider these studies and best available science,
and advocate any necessary changes to prevent further mass -wasting in the South Fork
Valley.
:1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Chris Boernke, 3945 Nelson Road, Deming, stated she asks for help for families in
the Acme watershed who suffered damages in the landslides. Many damages could have
been avoided. Studies have shown that some of the landslides were related to forest
practices. Many are concerned about what will happen this coming winter, because the
State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to approve clear cuts on unstable
steep slopes behind homes. Last year, people were trapped in their homes. She asked the
Council act quickly and to speak with Commissioner of Public Lands on their behalf. She
and her children were not able to leave their home because the roads were flooded, there
was no power, and her husband could not get home. They could hear the landslides. It
was very traumatic.
Jane Rogers, 3728 Hillside Road, Deming, stated there has been damage to critical
salmon habitat, county roads, and private lands from massive landslide. She and her family
tried to evacuate their home in the middle night in January due to the landslide, but the
road was blocked. They had to camp in their barn for two days. Community members are
very concerned about the clear cuts that DNR approved. The DNR is choosing not to
respond in any meaningful way. She asks the County Council to ask the DNR to require
that forest practice applications and potentially unstable areas be reviewed. The last review
should have been done in 2005, but wasn't.
Yoshi Revelle, 4026 Willowbrook Lane, stated people eat too much food. It is
extremely damaging to public health and to the environment. There is a reason that
fasting is a spiritual pursuit. They need to take care of the place where we live. People
must pick up litter rather than passing by it.
Steve Hood, Washington State Department of Ecology, stated he thanks the Council
for considering extending the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) ordinance.
The County will take responsibility for illicit detection. Sometimes, it is appropriate to refer
a response to the Department of Ecology, such as forest practice issues that are outside
County jurisdiction. Begin addressing illicit discharge sooner rather than later.
Brenner asked Executive Kremen about his advice on the landslide issue.
Pete Kremen, County Executive, stated he proposes writing a joint letter from the
Council and Executive to try to set up a meeting with the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) representatives, hopefully including the Commissioner of Public Lands.
Brenner moved to write the letter in conjunction with the Executive.
Caskey-Schreiber stated she supports the motion. She toured the location after the
storm, and it was devastating. The County must do what it can to influence policy changes.
Brenner asked about issues the DNR has not complied with, and whether the County
has any legal clout if a forester doesn't meet requirements and something bad happens.
Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, stated the County has no authority over the State.
She would have to look into whether the County has standing on its own.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Kremen stated work collaboratively with the DNR to address concerns about health
and human safety. He has worked with the Commissioner over the last 20 years. Take
advantage of his relationship with the Commissioner. Appeal to his good senses and fair
play first. They can pursue legal action later if they have to.
Nelson stated that DNR is conducting studies now, and wants to meet with the
Executive and County staff when done in October. It isn't necessary for the Council to get
involved until they have more information that comes forward at that time.
Kelly stated the County Council can ask for an update of the Acme Watershed
Analysis Prescriptions. Forest practice applications have different classifications. One way
to address a situation such as this, with an unstable slope, is to ask that these types of
things be considered for Class IV Special status immediately. Asking for additional
watershed analysis to update the prescriptions due to the landslide is another thing they can
do. The Class IV Special status will require more scrutiny. DNR has committed to much of
that in its letter. The Public Lands Commissioner made a commitment when campaigning to
have adequate geologists on staff to review these types of situations. The State legislature
passed a law to allow counties to take over a portion of the review and processing of forest
practice applications. He's not sure how much authority they have.
Kremen stated reconsider the reconveyance proposal more vigorously. This is
another example of why they need to realize the reconveyance.
Brenner stated the reconveyance is in a different watershed.
Crawford suggested a friendly amendment to state in the letter that this be
pending the outcome of the completion of their geologic studies.
Brenner accepted the friendly amendment and added the Class IV Special in the
meantime.
Crawford stated the DNR has not finished its geologic studies. It's premature for the
County to present a solution to a problem they don't yet know how to solve.
Fleetwood stated don't over -complicate this. The Council will get a chance to review
the letter before it's sent.
Crawford withdrew his friendly amendment.
Brenner stated discuss the letter at the Surface Water Work Session next week.
Caskey-Schreiber stated ask the DNR to adopt the Class IV standards, at a
minimum. Something has to be done differently before there is more damage.
Brenner stated the question isn't whether there is a problem, but is about how bad
the problem is. Require Class IV standards in the interim.
Crawford stated he won't support a letter that proposes a solution at this point.
Leave the letter open to a collaborative process with the Executive.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, THE DEFINITION OF
"PARCEL" IN THE AGRICULTURE PROTECTION OVERLAY (APO) ZONE
(AB2009-338)
Fleetwood opened the public hearing and, hearing no one, closed the public hearing.
Crawford moved to adopt the ordinance, but stated he is against the ordinance. It
is based on a situation that is couched in the terms of agricultural preservation. However,
it's based on a case in which the parcel was just barely over 50 percent agricultural soils.
The parcel has never been farmed. It is almost completely forested. Regardless of whether
or not the agricultural protection overlay would have required the owner to cluster, there
would never be any farming on this parcel. This is a circumstance where it would not have
protected agriculture. Now, they're talking about changing the law to make it protect
agriculture. It is totally useless.
Brenner asked if the soils in the agricultural protection overlay (APO) are good soils.
She thought they were good soils.
Crawford stated the APO applies to parcels 20 acres or more. This parcel was
surveyed at just under 20 acres. A little over 50 percent of the parcel contained agricultural
soils. The parcel has never been farmed.
Brenner stated the County can't make people farm. It can only protect the
agricultural soils. It's a different issue if the soil wasn't good soil. Regarding acreage,
they've always talked about nominal acreage, which includes easements, ingress, egress,
and other things. This situation didn't include those things, which is why the acreage is less
than 20 acres.
Caskey-Schreiber reported for the Planning and Development Committee and
moved to adopt the ordinance. Just because a land isn't actively farmed, it doesn't mean
that the land will never be farmed. APO -designated land has good soil quality. It's short-
sighted to develop and eliminate all potentially farmable soils. Staff is trying to create more
flexibility to protect that rich soil base.
Nelson stated he's getting concerned about this. They are trying to protect
agricultural land, but this is just a tool to restrict people's capacity to use the land at its
highest and best value, which they need to consider when thinking of land use. If they
want to restrict a piece of land because there was agricultural land somewhere miles away,
they aren't helping the community.
Brenner stated she agrees that there have been instances where an area designated
as APO soil wasn't actually an APO soil. That's a different issue. Also, the APO is just an
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
overlay, and the underlying zoning remains. They aren't restricting development, just how
the property is developed.
Weimer stated he will support the ordinance. There is a gray area in the zoning code
that needs to be clarified, which is what they are trying to do. They are clarifying how they
measure these lots. It doesn't have anything to do with dividing an 80-acre parcel into four
lots.
Crawford stated he agrees it's a clarification. The problem is that they're clarifying it
in the wrong direction. They should clarify that the survey area is the area to establish
whether a non -section subdivided parcel can be developed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Fleetwood, Kelly and Weimer (5)
Nays: Crawford and Nelson (2)
2. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DIVISIONS OF LAND RESULTING IN LOTS
SMALLER THAN FIVE ACRES WITHIN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED
(AB2009-332)
Fleetwood opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
Dan McShane, 1451 Grant Street, stated he thanks the Council for their patience.
They are close to the end of the process. A more painful process will be the one for the
limited areas of more intense rural development (LAMIRD).
Bob Wiesen, 3314 Douglas Road, Ferndale, stated Kitsap County got in trouble for
continuing to do these moratoria. This is getting close to ridiculous.
Lauralee Brakke, 585 Pleasant Bay Road, stated she is in favor of the moratorium.
The public needs clean water, clean air, and good food, which allows good health. The
public are being asked to try and clean up the water. They know how to prevent pollution.
They haven't for the last 30 years. Extending this moratorium is a step in the right
direction.
Hearing no one else, Fleetwood closed the public hearing.
Caskey-Schreiber moved to adopt the ordinance.
Brenner stated they have no business using this interim moratorium as a tool to do a
downzone. It's not allowed to go on indefinitely. However, they are supposed to have the
final work done by the end of this year. Therefore, she will support this until they know
what they've got. They can't finalize anything without that information.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Fleetwood, Kelly and Weimer (5)
Nays: Crawford and Nelson (2)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve Consent Agenda items one through six.
Brenner withdrew item six.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber,
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE ALLOCATION OF 2060 CAPITAL FUNDS TO
BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES FOR 91
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
BWCHA FOR EXPENDITURE OF THE FUNDS (AB2009-351)
2. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND NORTHWEST RESOURCE
ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT AN OUTCOME EVALUATION OF THE WHATCOM
COUNTY OFFENDER RE-ENTRY HOUSING PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$19,800 (AB2009-352)
3. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE, FOR PATROL OF THE MT. BAKER-
SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,625 (AB2009-
353)
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF THE VETERAN'S RELIEF FUND TO PAY
FOR PART OF A NEW VAN TO BE USED TO TRANSPORT DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS TO THE SEATTLE VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CLINIC,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 (AB2009-354)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #09-49
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LOW
BIDDER, NOLAN'S ROOFING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COURTHOUSE
ROOF, IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,838.25 (AB2009-355)
6. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO AWARD BID #09-59
AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND LOW
BIDDER, HB HANSEN CONSTRUCTION FOR REPAVING OF THE PARKING LOT
AT LIGHTHOUSE MARINE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,412.38 (AB2009-
356)
Crawford moved to approve the request.
Brenner stated 99 percent of that parking lot is in excellent condition. In a few
places, tree roots are causing the parking lot to bulge. They don't need to repave the entire
parking lot to fix bulging tree roots. She is against repaving the parking lot. Don't use real
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
estate excise tax (REET) II funds for this. There are many other, better uses for REET II
funds. They should be used for essential public facilities. This is a big expenditure and is
not essential.
Crawford stated the bad parts of the asphalt create a liability situation for the
County. The Parks Department evaluated this and determined this is the top priority. The
administration supports it.
Brenner stated she is okay with fixing the few small spots, but not repaving the
entire parking lot given the economy.
Nelson asked if this was approved during the budget process, and whether the
administration reviewed the project.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the administration reviewed and
questioned the project when it came through the budget process. The Parks Department
Director was very concerned about safety and risk management.
Nelson stated he agrees about the concern for the cost. If this were one of their
homes, the repair could be delayed until there was further damage. However, this isn't one
of their homes. This is a public park. Another alternative would be to close the park or tear
up the concrete. The County collects fees from the recreational vehicles (RV's) that use this
space. There is an expectation that the fee pays for a facility they can use.
Brenner stated they can simply fix the areas that are damaged. They can ground
the roots down and patch with asphalt. Most of the parking lot is in mint condition. They
don't need to repave the entire parking lot.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and Weimer (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
OTHER ITEMS
1. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE/COMMODITY CREDIT
CORPORATION FOR THE FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $592,933 (AB2009-347)
Weimer reported for the Natural Resources Committee and moved to approve the
request.
Caskey-Schreiber stated she thanks Samya Lutz and other County staff for working
so hard to get the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take another look at Whatcom
County.
Brenner stated she hopes the media picks up on this as much as they picked up the
story about losing agricultural land.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
2. APPLICATION FOR THE 2009/2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
APPLICATION TO PARTIALLY FUND A DRUG COURT COORDINATOR
POSITION (AB2009-340)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the application.
Brenner stated this is a continuation of a position, not a new position.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
3. APPLICATION FOR THE BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,844 (AB2009-341)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the application.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
4. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BRICKLIN AND
NEWMAN, LLP, FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION (AB2009-365)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the contract.
Brenner stated this is to extend the contract, not provide more money. She won't
support any more money for this contract.
Crawford stated this extends the contract for another year. If they don't support
spending the money, they shouldn't support doing the contract. He does not support this
contract.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and Weimer (6)
Nays: Crawford (1)
S. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A RESIDENTIAL
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS CONNER FOR THE HOUSE AT 5305
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
NIELSEN AVENUE IN HOVANDER HOMESTEAD PARK, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1000 PER MONTH (AB2009-348)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
6. RESOLUTION TO ELECT EXPENDITURES OF NATIONAL FOREST RELATED
SAFETY -NET PAYMENTS UNDER PL 110-343 (AB2009-349)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
7. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
CREOSOTE LOG REMOVAL AT CHERRY POINT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,466
(AB2009-350)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee and
moved to approve the request.
Caskey-Schreiber stated this is funded with funds from the Northwest Straights
Commission. The Marine Resources Committee (MRC) voted unanimously to request this
amount. The beach will be much cleaner.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
8. RESOLUTION REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
FOR THE MID -BIENNIUM 2009-2010 BUDGET REVIEW (AB2009-366)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Weimer moved to approve the resolution. It's just a list of information the Council
would like from the administration in October. He moved to amend Exhibit A, items one
and two:
"1....through the Td quarter end of August 2009 and identification..." and
"2....for all funds through the T6--u-aFter end of August 2009;"
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Crawford stated it makes a statement of an inability to communication with the
administration to some degree. He doesn't understand why this information can't simply be
requested. During his ten years of being a councilmember, he's never requested something
from the administration regarding financial reporting that hasn't been immediately provided.
He won't support this as a resolution. It sets a precedent that isn't necessary. Had he had
a different personal experience with the administration, he might feel differently.
Brenner stated the Council used to have annual budgets. They went to biennial
budget, which makes it very difficult for part-time councilmembers to be able to deal with
the number of issues that come up during the year. If they don't get something as a
supplemental, it's a gray area, according to the Charter. In the past, the Council hasn't
been willing to piggyback onto supplement budget requests, so the only way to deal with
issues is to have a mid -cycle review. She prefers to go back to an annual budget process.
Kelly stated no one meant this to be characterized as a lack of communication. They
are expecting another chance to review the budget. This was merely an opportunity for the
Council to be clear about the information it wants to see, similar to what was done in
another county. The administration provided that information immediately. This isn't a
result of a lack of communication with the administration. He was trying to be clear with
the administration.
Fleetwood stated the primary concern is that they get the information they
requested. The administration intends to make that information readily available. As long
as they don't mean anything more than a simple request for information, he supports the
resolution.
Nelson stated he would have been more comfortable with a simple request of the
administration instead of a resolution. Since Mr. Kremen has been the Executive and Mr.
Desler has been the Deputy Administrator, he's never had any problems getting information
he needs.
Dewey Desler, Deputy Administrator, stated the administration provided a memo
today that responded to each one of the items referenced in Exhibit A of the resolution. The
memo also expresses the administration's commitment to provide requested information.
Fleetwood asked if the administration feels the resolution is unnecessary, in light of
the memo presented. Desler stated the administration really wants to communicate with
the Council. If any councilmember had asked for information related to any of these
matters, the administration would have added it to the list of materials provided. He
encourages a more comfortable, collaborative organization. The administration is also
happy to provide assistance when addressing policy matters. He has encouraged the
councilmembers over the years to feel comfortable enough to just call the administration.
That's the way the administration wants to work.
Brenner stated this has less to do with the administration than it does with her
respect for the rest of the Council. Many times, she's wanted something, but the rest of the
Council didn't agree. She wants to be sure that the full Council agreed on these subjects as
a Council, not as individual councilmembers. It's appropriate to have the resolution for
information on the record.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
The motion to amend carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
The motion to approve as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Fleetwood, Kelly and Weimer (5)
Nays: Crawford and Nelson (2)
Crawford reported for the Finance and Administrative Services Committee on other
agenda items discussed earlier in committee.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BIRCH BAY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN (AB2009-030A)
Brenner reported for the Public Works and Safety Committee and moved to
approve the resolution.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
10. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BIRCH BAY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
COMPREHENSIVE SEWER SYSTEM PLAN (AB2009-030B)
Brenner reported for the Public Works and Safety Committee and moved to
approve the resolution. This is one of the most ridiculous State laws she's ever heard of.
This was approved by the contractors and department personnel the County hires to be the
experts, and then it comes to the Council for approval on technical water and sewer things,
on which the councilmembers are not experts. It should be an administrative approval
process, not legislative approval.
Weimer stated they've heard that running sewer into urban growth areas (UGAs) is
illegal. This plan proposes to run sewer to locations that may soon be outside UGA
boundaries, of those areas are removed from the UGA. He asked if the sewer plan may be
amended.
David Stalheim, Planning and Development Services Director, stated the sewer plan
is based on the current UGA. There is consistency with the adopted urban growth areas
today, so the administration doesn't object to this plan. If the UGA's change, an
amendment of this plan would be done to make it consistent with UGA's. There is an
exception that Growth Management allows sewer extension outside UGA's for public health
reasons. If the UGA boundary changes, he expects someone to initiate an amendment.
The Growth Management Plan trumps the sewer plan regarding sewer line extensions. They
will have to demonstrate a public health reason.
The motion carried by the following vote:
•E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 4813
LOOKOUT AVENUE (AB2009-339)
Caskey-Schreiber reported for the Planning and Development Committee and
moved to forward for concurrent review.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
12. APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BIRCH BAY SHELLFISH
PROTECTION DISTRICT, APPLICANT: GERALD LARSON (AB2009-344)
Weimer moved to appoint Gerald Larson.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
13. APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE
WHATCOM TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COMPOSITION REVIEW
COMMITTEE (AB2009-367)
Crawford moved to appoint Seth Fleetwood.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None (0)
14. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL FOR THE YEARS 2012 AND 2013 (AB2009-342)
Crawford moved to approve the resolution.
Brenner stated she is against the resolution. It's not proper to talk about salary
increases at this time.
Crawford asked if these numbers are based on 15 percent of the Executive's salary.
This seems to be consistent with what has happened the last 30 years.
Brenner stated she didn't support the County Executive's raise.
91
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Caskey-Schreiber stated the increase would take place in three years, which won't
equal a significant increase. They are the lowest paid council in the State. This is a
difficult, high -stress, responsible position. At the very least, keep the wage as it is now.
With inflation over three years, the wage will be the same.
Brenner stated no one runs for Council for the pay. This is a statement to the people
who have been furloughed and are in fear of losing their jobs.
Fleetwood stated they are getting pay increases too, per labor agreements.
Brenner stated they are also getting furloughs, which voids the pay increases.
Councilmembers don't do furloughs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and Weimer (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
15. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REGULAR WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING DATES FOR 2010 (AB2009-346)
Kelly moved to approve the resolution.
Brenner stated she is against the resolution. The Council's schedule should be on a
regular schedule, such as the first and third, or second and fourth Tuesday. Many people
don't know when the Council meetings are scheduled. The schedule is unclear.
Weimer stated that doesn't make sense in terms of scheduling around holidays and
other events. County staff works out the schedule so it works best for the public.
Brenner stated that if there is a holiday, just meet the next day. It's not a big deal.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and Weimer (6)
Nays: Brenner (1)
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
(Clerk's Note: Introduction Items three and four were withdrawn from the agenda.)
Brenner moved to accept the introduction items, except the items withdrawn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Caskey-Schreiber, Crawford, Fleetwood, Kelly, Nelson and
Weimer (7)
Nays: None(0)
I. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2009 WHATCOM COUNTY BUDGET, TENTH
REQUEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,098,633 (AB2009-358)
92
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
DISCLAIMER: This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This
document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
2. RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF EDWARDS DRIVE (AB2009-260A)
3. RESOLUTION TO REASSESS PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF
WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 (MARINELAND
LIGHTING DISTRICT) (AB2009-360)
4. RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF PROPERTY WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF WHATCOM COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 2 (MARINELAND LIGHTING DISTRICT) AND REMANDING ROLL TO THE
COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION (AB2009-360A)
5. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WHATCOM COUNTY SIX -YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 2010
THROUGH 2O15 (AB2009-361)
6. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, THE ILLEGAL AND
ILLICIT DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND NON-STORMWATER
RUN-OFF TO THE COUNTY'S MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
(AB2009-320C)
7. ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE 20.97.180, ON AN
INTERIM BASIS, TO ALLOW HOME OCCUPATIONS IN ATTACHED OR
DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES (AB2009-357)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
REPORTS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Nelson stated he will be absent for the next three weeks.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
The Council approved these minutes on , 2009.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Seth Fleetwood, Council Chair
Whatcom County Council, 9/15/2009, Page 15
93
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Board of Health
September 22, 2009
Council Chair Seth Fleetwood called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m. in the Council
Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
Present: Barbara Brenner, Laurie Caskey-Schreiber, Seth Fleetwood, Bob Kelly, Sam
Crawford and Carl Weimer.
Absent: L. Ward Nelson.
1. PUBLIC SESSION
No one spoke.
2 WHATCOM ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Steven Gockley, Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access (WAHA) Board President,
thanked the County for its support. He submitted and read from a presentation (on file).
The WAHA mission has three prongs, including connecting residents with services,
improving the system, and engaging in policy decisions.
Caskey-Schreiber asked about changes as a result of the Madrona and Peace Health
merger. Gockley stated no decisions have been made yet. He doesn't sense there will be
problems in specialty areas. A lot of effort is on emergency healthcare and diversions.
They will all be better off if they improve the flow of patients through the system.
Brenner asked if WAHA is supposed to consist of doctors who would provide services
for people who can't afford them otherwise. Gockley stated that is WAHA. They have
organized a way to work with specialty practices and emergency rooms to take on patients.
A lot of work is getting people on some kind if medical insurance plan.
Brenner stated she thought the main purpose of WAHA is to develop a coalition of
doctors for people who can't get services another way.
Caskey-Schreiber asked if they have been working with Peach Health to identify
common factors among people who use emergency room as frontline care. Gockley stated
they have.
Kerri Lenderman, Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access Executive Director,
continued to read from the presentation beginning with WAHA's on -the -ground services.
Brenner asked for data on the percentage of the people from different parts of
Whatcom County who use WAHA services. Lenderman stated she can provide that
information.
Gockley stated he would like to know if there are areas of the County they're not
reaching.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Caskey-Schreiber asked the point at which they can't provide the service because
there are too many people and the number of WAHA staff. Lenderman stated they continue
to refine the process and understand more about what people really need and how to
provide that information to them. They have developed a lot of self-help tools for
individuals. WAHA will provide information on resources, but people have to take personal
responsibility for securing their medical home. They are trying to empower people to take
responsibility for getting care in the right setting and setting up a medical home, so they
don't present in the emergency room. She and seven staff do this work. There is continued
demand for the services. Cutbacks make balancing services challenging.
Caskey-Schreiber asked who is coordinating all the participating providers.
Lenderman stated they contract with the Whatcom County Medical Society, which provides
a medical director for clinical guidance to their care coordinator. They also have
responsibility for recruiting specialists to ensure there are adequate resources to provide
that donated specialty care. They also work daily with the community health centers.
Gockley stated they are successful because of the collaboration among all
participants in the county.
Weimer asked how many county residents are uninsured. Lenderman stated 15
percent of the county residents, which is about 30,000 people, are uninsured.
Weimer asked about statistics on the use of emergency rooms for primary care.
Lenderman stated St. Joseph Hospital has seen a reduction in the use of emergency rooms
for non -emergencies.
Fleetwood asked if WAHA is the only organization that provides application
assistance. Lenderman stated she doesn't know of other organizations that provide medical
application assistance.
Gockley stated there are similar application programs that have low application
approval rates.
Brenner asked the percentage of doctors who are accepting Medicaid. Lenderman
stated they have talked about developing a program to identify that information.
Brenner stated she's hearing that many general practitioners are not taking new
Medicaid patients. That needs to be defined or the other parts won't work.
Gockley stated he is hearing the same issue about access to primary care.
Brenner stated she prefers they use the term "family physician" or "general
practitioner" instead of "medical home."
3. HiNi UPDATE
Greg Stern, Health Department, described the pandemic, including its history and
effects on the community. Schools are seeing increased absenteeism. People should stay
home when they're sick. Confirmation testing is only done on severe cases. The virus is
circulating. They are not talking about containment, not slowing transmission. Few people
95
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
hospitalized with this flu end up dying, compared to regular flu. More people are susceptible
because fewer people have built up immunity. The H1N1 vaccine is not available for
commercial use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established a
priority list of people who are eligible until there is enough supply to cover everyone. About
half the population of Whatcom County will be eligible. About 12,000 people in the county
are in the highest priority group. It should be distributed late October. They don't anticipate
closing schools or public events. If they do go to closure, it will be all the schools in the
county, including events. That would be done regionally or statewide. He read the
statistics regarding the H1N1 virus (on file).
Fleetwood asked how someone gets the flu. Stern stated the virus is in respiratory
secretions. It may also be spread by contact and aerosol.
Brenner stated it seems like just another bug they have to get used to, yet they are
talking about pandemics and command posts. She asked if the concern is being hyped up.
Stern stated the risk is about the same as seasonal flu, but many more people are
susceptible. A concern is the impact on community systems, such as the healthcare
system.
Caskey-Schreiber asked where university students go for treatment.
Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director, stated they can go to the university
health center. The flu is more prevalent in the younger age group.
Stern stated treatment and testing isn't necessary for the flu.
Caskey-Schreiber asked if it's better with anti -viral treatment. Stern stated the anti-
viral treatment may take a day off a four -day illness.
Fleetwood asked about younger people getting this flu more often than older people.
Stern stated adolescents and adults under the age of 50 are getting the flu more often.
Usually infants and folks over 65 are hit the hardest.
Fleetwood asked about complications from the medication. Stern stated there have
been secondary complications from weakened immune systems. He described the side
effects of the vaccine.
Delahunt stated that since the spring, they have had an incident command structure
in place in Whatcom County. There are three incident commanders. The incident command
system has gone from a planning phase to an operational phase to distribute the vaccine.
The incident command focused on the system for vaccine and anti -viral distribution and an
alternative medical care system that can be activated if the current medical system
becomes overwhelmed.
Kelly asked what would trigger an alternative medical care system. Delahunt stated
there isn't a specific trigger. They'll know when medical offices become overwhelmed.
4. ONSITE SEWAGE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UPDATE
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
John Wolpers, Health Department, stated he would go through questions from
Councilmember Crawford. Initially, 5,585 notifications went out since they started the
program. Over 8,000 first and second letters have gone out. The number of inspections or
reports of system status (ROSS) that have been submitted is 4,092. The department has
received a total of 2,640 of those routine compliance ROSS. Of those, 1,052 were
satisfactory, 707 needed maintenance, and 81 were failures. The second type of ROSS is
the property transfer. The department received a total of 1,452 property transfer ROSS. Of
those, 844 were satisfactory, 533 needed maintenance, and 75 were failures. Therefore,
they are seeing a four percent failure rate, which is what they anticipated.
They began in the Drayton Harbor watershed shoreline management area. The
compliance rate was 85 percent. They looked at 350 targeted properties. The compliance
rate is those who received the notice, had the inspection performed, and submitted the
ROSS to the Health Department. The first notification allows 60 days, and the second
notification allows another 60 days.
They are also working on the Birch Bay, Chuckanut, Lummi Island, and Lake
Whatcom watersheds. In 2010, they will move to Point Roberts and Bellingham Bay. Last,
they will begin to move inland.
There are about 35 licensed operations and maintenance (O&M) specialists. The
Health Department is doing quality control checks on those specialists.
Homeowner training classes are ready to go for individuals who completed their
initial evaluation in the Drayton Harbor watershed. They have issued a press release on
those classes to the general public and specifically to those individuals. He described the
classes, which will be specifically tailored to the systems belonging to the class participants.
Regina Delahunt, Health Department Director,
Warren Loop, resident, stated he understands this is a difficult program for the
County, and it is highly emotional for residents. He explained his situation with his mother's
property. The failure letter sent to his mother is worded in such a way that causes distress
to residents. The Health Department told him that the options were to fix the problem or
move. He spoke to Executive Kremen, who reassured his mother that she wouldn't get
thrown off her property. He had to learn about this process in Skagit County. Skagit
County handled the situation much better than Whatcom County. Skagit County has
programs, low -interest loans, and grants in place. They educated the populace on the
purpose of the regulations. He went through their education program.
Whatcom County dumped this program on its residents. The bank has been
inundated with requests from people who need loans to fix their systems. The County has
put these residents through this problem in a bad economy. He is a safety coordinator at a
refinery. When he puts new regulations and rules on people, he educates them first. Most
citizens probably don't know about new regulations. Whatcom County doesn't have low -
interest loan or grant programs. This Council and the Health Department didn't understand
how emotional these regulations are to the constituents, who were treated terribly.
97
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Whatcom County's planned training is scheduled during the day when most people
are at work. Skagit County schedules its training in the evening. He asked if the training
covers Glendon systems.
Wolpers stated they don't address Glendon systems because those systems are
proprietary.
Loop stated Whatcom County prefers the Glendon systems.
Wolpers stated that's not true.
Crawford stated many professional system designers in Whatcom County like the
Glendon systems. Therefore, the Health Department gets a lot of Glendon proposals.
Glendon did a lot of effective marketing to the local designers.
Loop stated the designers he talked to said they know they can get a Glendon
system approved by Whatcom County. The installer told him that Whatcom County doesn't
require that system, but that it prefers that system. Therefore, it was more cost to his
mother. That is wrong. From now on, his mother will have to spend about $300 per year
to have her system inspected. She spent her entire savings on this new system. The
Health Department staff need to realize they work for the people of Whatcom County. They
need to treat the resident with respect and work with the citizens.
Wolpers stated they hope to get going on a low -interest loan program. They have
applied for State and federal funds. They were awarded $1.25 million through a federal
program, but weren't able to apply the funding to an onsite sewage loan program. It was
tailored more for a public works program. They intend to have Shore Bank do this program
for the County.
He doesn't know who Mr. Loop talked to about his options. They've never evicted
anyone or vacated the property. For those individuals who have difficulties, they extend
timelines as long as the homeowners are making good faith efforts to do something. Health
Department staff are looking at those failures to make sure it really doesn't effect public
health to the point where it causes disease.
Brenner stated she has requested for years that the Health Department set up
programs like Skagit and Island County programs, but was told that those programs
wouldn't work. She's never been told why they won't work. Law-abiding citizens are
scared. Instead of waiting for State funding, use County funds right now. Delahunt stated
they had a low -interest loan program years ago. It didn't work because the County isn't set
up as a loan company. There were defaults on loans, so the County had to repay the loans
with general fund money. Now, they propose to use a bank to administer the program.
Brenner stated other counties have been using Shore Bank for years. Wolpers stated
three other counties use that bank. They received Puget Sound funding.
Delahunt stated Shore Bank only recently agreed to expand into other counties.
Wolpers stated Whatcom County is the next county in line to try and get this going.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
Crawford asked what will happen to a homeowner who just can't afford a loan or any
more debt. Delahunt stated the process is to find a way to get systems fixed. The County
has been doing this for years. There has always been a way to get the system fixed. There
are only two options, which is that the system is fixed or the home is vacated, which
happens very rarely. When the house has been vacated, the homeowner decided to sell
and it was a rental house. Once or twice in 20 years have they gone to court to make a
determination.
Crawford asked if the County can work with people who need to wait a year or two,
until they get back on their feet economically. Wolpers stated that scenario is happening
right now. Those situations aren't causing contamination, so those people are on an
extended timeline, and the Health Department is keeping an eye on it.
Crawford asked if someone has to have a first inspection and ROSS before taking the
class. Wolpers stated that is correct. They want to concentrate on individuals who need it.
Crawford asked when the classes will get to gravity systems. Wolpers stated there is
a three-year window before they need classes on gravity systems. Skagit County and other
counties have a general class. Whatcom County classes are geared specifically for the
systems owned by the class participants.
Fleetwood asked about the daytime class concern. Wolpers stated they scheduled
the classes when the venue was available. The classes are full, and they have a waiting list.
If necessary, they can schedule classes after hours. The class participants will complete a
survey to help refine future classes.
Brenner asked if there has been a ROSS approved by the inspector and then was
rejected by the Health Department. Wolpers stated it is usually a status of maintenance
needed, not failing. No satisfactory report has been reversed completely.
Loop stated they need education to help people understand the reason for the
regulations. No one has been educated.
Wolpers stated people have been educated appropriately. Some individuals may not
like it. It's a new regulation. They have been doing this since 2007.
Al Melton, 1420 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham, stated he wants to know why the
federal funds were incompatible with the Whatcom County program.
Wolpers stated there was no way to jump through the required federal hoops to
secure funding. The funds didn't allow contracting with an actual homeowner or licensed
provider. Representatives from the State Department of Ecology (Ecology), County
Finance, and County Treasurer went through this. The money was passed through the
State Department of Ecology from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
which wouldn't budge on its requirements. Other counties also couldn't take the money
because it didn't fit with a loan program.
Melton stated the federal government started this issue by telling them to clean up
Puget Sound. He asked when they might get funds from the Department of Ecology.
Wolpers stated he'll find out next week. When the County applies for funds, it will be
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
DISCLAIMER: This document is a draft and is provided as a courtesy. This
document is not to be considered as the final minutes. All information contained
herein is subject to change upon further review and approval by the Whatcom
County Council.
ranked and have to meet criteria. Then Ecology will offer funds. They are also looking for
grant dollars in addition to loan dollars. Grant dollars need to be used to provide forgivable
principal.
Melton stated that anyone can check the systems with the right materials and
information. He doesn't understand why someone can't go ahead with the classes before
getting to the systems that are only every three years.
Tom Graham, 5570 Starry Road, Bellingham, asked if gravity flow systems work
better than above ground systems, since they only require inspections on gravity flow
systems every three years. He asked why they are insisting on above -ground systems as a
replacement when they can fix a gravity flow system for less money. Above ground
systems are ugly. He doesn't understand why they are requiring above -ground system
when there is room for a gravity system.
Crawford stated the Board has spent several years on that question.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
Jill Nixon, Minutes Transcription
The Council approved these minutes on
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Council Clerk
2009.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Seth Fleetwood, Council Chair
Board of Health, 9/22/2009, Page 7
100