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Home My WebLink Aboutres2026-015Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2026-282 File ID: AB2026-282 Version: 1 Status: Approved File Created: 04/01/2026 Entered by: AHester@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: Public Works File Type: Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing Department Assigned to: Council Final Action: 05/12/2026 Agenda Date: 05/12/2026 Enactment #: RES 2026-015 Related Files: Primary Contact Email: sdraper(t�co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Resolution declaring Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District personal property, a single-family house, as surplus and approve sale (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: Per RCW and Whatcom County Code, the Public Works River and Flood Division recommends the surplus and sale of Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) personal property, a single-family house located at 2096 Valley Highway, Acme, Washington (Whatcom County tax parcel number 370508 043518 0000). The house will be sold by sealed bid and the house will be required to be relocated off the FCZD real property to a property that is located outside of frequently flooded and geohazard areas as defined by Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance. A minimum bid of $500.00 is recommended due to the complexity and high cost of the house move HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 04/14/2026 Council INTRODUCED FOR Council PUBLIC HEARING Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 05/12/2026 Council APPROVED Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 5/13/2026 Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2026.282) Aye: 7 Boyle, Buchanan, Elenbaas, Galloway, Rienstra, Scanlon, and Stremler Nay: 0 Attachments: Staff Memo, Proposed Resolution, Pictures, 04 IPLO333520 Apr 14 Surplus Affidavit Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 511312026 PROPOSED BY: PUBLIC WORKS INTRODUCTION DATE: APRIL 14. 20 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015 DECLARING WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND APPROVE SALE WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) owns property located at 2096 Valley Highway, Acme, Washington, which was purchased in 2025; and WHEREAS, the Public Works River and Flood Division recommends that the County Council declare FCZD personal property, a single family house located at 2096 Valley Highway, Acme, Washington (Whatcom County Tax Parcel Number 370508 043518 0000), to be surplus personal property and that the house be sold and moved off of the real property; and WHEREAS, Whatcom County has adopted comprehensive procedures for the management of personal property as codified in Whatcom County Code (WCC), Chapter 1.10, which applies to the management of personal property held by the County and its departments including the FCZD; and WHEREAS, WCC 1.10.180 authorizes the Council to sell personal property following a public hearing by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interest of the FCZD to declare Whatcom County personal property, a single family house located at 2096 Valley Highway, Acme, Washington (Whatcom County Tax Parcel Number 370508 043518 0000), to be surplus and that the house be sold by sealed bid, subject to the successful bidder providing evidence that they own or control real property located outside frequently flooded and geohazard areas, as defined by Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance, to where they can legally relocate the house; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the minimum bid for the property listed above shall be no less than $500.00 (five hundred 00/100 dollars) and that buyer will pay all costs associated with the transaction; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that transfer of said personal property be by bill of sale and that Buyer will represent and warrant in writing to the FCZD, that buyer has thoroughly inspected and evaluated the personal property for sale, to buyer's complete satisfaction and buyer accepts the personal property. Buyer agrees that it will be their responsibility to obtain all applicable, necessary, and proper permits for moving the structure off the real property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Buyer agrees that the house must be removed from the real property no later than one (1) year from contract execution unless the FCZD agrees to extend the deadline; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said purchase of said personal property shall not be allowed under contract and shall be paid either in cash, certified check or money order to the Whatcom County Treasurer; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Finance Department is hereby directed to sell said personal property by sealed bid at no less than the minimum bid of $500.00 (five hundred 00/100 dollars). APPROVED this 12th,Oa of May , 2026 �� WHATCOM COUNTY FCZD w V�ATC BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST �' a ®� `'" WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON v COtJ Ty 71 4 Cathy Halka,0Cle oppf.ggthe C�c itrt it Kaylee Ga oway, Chair of the Bo rd of Supervisors P APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tom Seguine Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor (authorized via email 03/31/2026)