Declare state of emergency for LC to include Shorey Road Emergency Bank Stabilization Project under WAC 197-11-880 and WAC 173-27-040(2)(d). BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-297
DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR LEWIS
COUNTY TO INCLUDE THE SHOREY ROAD
EMERGENCY BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT
UNDER WAC 197-11-880 AND WAC
173-27-040(2)(D)
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management has reported to
the Board of County Commissioners, that beginning on December 29, 2020,
unusual weather conditions, consisting of heavy snowfall followed by rain, have
caused a disaster by creating extensive flooding in parts of Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, extensive damage has occurred and is still occurring to county roads
and bridges, private roads, homes, businesses and farmland; and
WHEREAS, persons and property are and will be damaged unless further efforts
are taken to reduce the threat to life and property; and
WHEREAS, there is a present emergency that necessitates activation of the
Lewis County Disaster Preparedness Plan and utilization of emergency powers
granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners:
Section 1
It is hereby declared that there is an emergency due to the flooding conditions in
Lewis County. Therefore, designated departments are authorized to enter into
contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster, protect the
health and safety of persons and property, and provide emergency assistance to
the victims of such disaster.
Section 2
Each designated department is authorized to exercise the powers vested under
Section 1 of this resolution in the light of the urgency of an extreme emergency
situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed
by law (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements).
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of August, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: �sR�oF9s,;. Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 21-297 BOCC Meeting Date: Aug. 10, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Declaring a state of emergency for Lewis County to include the Shorey Road Emergency Bank
Stabilization Project under WAC 197-11-880 and WAC 173-27-040(2)(d)
Contact: Josh Metcalf Phone: 3607402762
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
This Resolution is to approve the declaration of emergency for Lewis County to include the Shorey
Road Bank Stabilization project per WAC 197-11-880 and WAC 173-27-040(2)(d)
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Tim Fife, PW; Geoff Soderquist, PW; Ann
Weckback, PW; Tina Hemphill, PW, Kim
Amrine, PW; Robin Saline, PW