The proposed establishment of new county road off Baker Drive, Mossyrock. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-343
THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW
COUNTY ROAD OFF BAKER DRIVE, MOSSYROCK
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a public need for a public road
lying west of the presently established Baker Drive; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.81.010 gives the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) the
authority to declare their intent to establish a county road and direct the County
Engineer to report on establishing said road.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the BOCC of Lewis County, Washington,
pursuant to RCW 36.81.010 and right of way acquisition procedures adopted by
Resolution 20-149, that it is their intent to establish the above referenced county
road, at no less than 60 (sixty) feet in width, in the North Half of the Southeast
Quarter (N1/2 SE1/4) of Section 16 Township 12 North Range 2 East W.M., lying
west of the currently established Baker Drive; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this proposed
establishment is a public necessity and will be of benefit to the community; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED all such acquisition be acquired
under eminent domain authority for the purposes of real estate excise tax, as per
RCW 8.25 and WAC 458-61A-206 (3), and pursuant to authority and obligations of
RCW Title 8, notably 8.08, 8.25, and 8.26; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Engineer is
directed to examine and, if necessary, survey the road, acquire all necessary right
of way, then file his report with the BOCC, together with all maps and documents
related to the establishment of said right of way, as required by RCW 36.81.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of September, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Absent
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: •'�° 'Y wAs•• Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Sept. 14, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
the proposed establishment of a new county road off Baker Drive, Mossyrock
Contact: Martin Roy Phone: 1183
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
Resolution declares the intent of the Board to establish a new county road and instructs the County
Engineer to examine, survey the road, acquire all necessary right of way, then report his findings
to the Board.
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Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Josh Metcalf, Tim Fife, Geoff Soderquist,
Martin Roy, Sadie Rockey, Matt Hinderlie