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%M9 OF Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2021-178
File ID: AB2021-178 Version: 1 Status: Approved
File Created: 03/11/2021 Entered by: SDraper@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Public Works File Type: Resolution
Department
Assigned to: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Final Action: 03/23/2021
Agenda Date: 03/23/2021 Enactment#: RES 2021-011
Primary Contact Email: sdraper@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution to seek funding for the Lummi Island Ferry Modernization and Preservation project,
including the BUILD grant program
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution to seek funding for the Lummi Island Ferry Modernization and Preservation Project. In
addition, the resolution includes a request to the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
(BUILD) grant program
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
03/23/2021 Council Finance and Administrative RECOMMENDED FOR
Services Committee APPROVAL
Aye: 3 Browne, Byrd, and Frazey
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
03/23/2021 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
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Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2021-178)
Attachments: Staff Memo, Proposed Resolution, Financial Plan
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Public Works
INTRODUCED:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-011
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BUILD GRANT
FOR THE LUMMI ISLAND FERRY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council adopted a new Level of Service Ferry
System Action Plan with Resolution 2018-026; and,
WHEREAS, the Action Plan instructs the design and construction of a 34-car vessel
with flexibility for future electric conversion, and terminal improvements; and,
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2020 the Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee
unanimously proposed a $1.00 fare capital surcharge for the new vessel and terminal
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee and the Ferry Funding
Working Group has identified potential funding for the Lummi Island Ferry Modernization
and Preservation project; and,
WHEREAS, the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant
program is particularly suited for the Lummi Island Ferry Modernization and Preservation
project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council the Whatcom
County Public Works Department shall seek funding for the Lummi Island Ferry
Modernization and Preservation project. The funding shall include a request to the BUILD
grant program.
APPROVED this 23rd day of March , 2021.
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APPROVED ASS. FORM
Approved via email-CQ/RM
Christopher Quinn'
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney — Civil Division
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
W/HATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Council Chair