Approve Josh Metcalf, PW Director, as Applicant Agent/Robin Saline, Public Works Admin Asst, Alternate Applicant Agent BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-406
APPROVE JOSH METCALF, PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR, AS APPLICANT AGENT AND ROBIN
SALINE, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT/GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR, AS THE
ALTERNATE APPLICANT AGENT/CONTACT FOR
OPEN, FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS AND
ANY FUTURE DISASTERS THAT MAY OCCUR
BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2021, AND DECEMBER
31, 2022
WHEREAS, natural disasters may occur at any time. The November 2006 Flood
(DR #1671); the December 2007 Flood (DR #1734); the January 2009 Severe
Winter Storm/Flood (DR # 1817); the January 2011 Severe Winter Storm/Flooding
(DR #1963); the November 2015 Severe Storm/Wind/Flooding (DR #4249); the
December 2015 Severe Storm/Wind/Flooding (DR#4253); the January 2017
Severe Winter Storm (DR #4309); the January Severe Storms, Flooding,
Landslides (DR #4539); and the January and continuing COVID-19 (DR #4481) are
all such events; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Division of the State of Washington
requires Lewis County to designate an Applicant Agent and Alternate Applicant
Agent/Contact in order to submit monetary damages for Lewis County properties
as well as oversee projects; and
WHEREAS, in responding to disasters, the Applicant Agent and the Alternate
Applicant Agent/Contact shall act consistent with the decisions and resolutions of
the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and
WHEREAS, there is a need to designate an Applicant Agent and an Alternate
Applicant Agent/Contact for Lewis County for all open, federally declared
disasters, as well as any disasters that may occur from December 1, 2021,
through December 31, 2022.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Josh Metcalf, Public Works Director, is
appointed as Applicant Agent, and Robin Saline, Public Works Administrative
Assistant/Grants Administrator, is appointed as Alternate Applicant Agent/Contact,
for the open, federally declared disasters: the November 2006 Flood (DR #1671);
the December 2007 Flood (DR #1734); the January 2009 Severe Winter Storm/
Flood (DR #1817); the January 2011 Severe Winter Storm/Flooding (DR #1963);
the November 2015 Severe Storm/Winds/Flooding (DR #4249), the December
2015 Severe Storm/Winds/Flooding (DR #4253), the January 2017 Severe Winter
Storm (DR #4309), the January Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides (DR #4539),
and the January and continuing COVID-19 (DR #4481), as well as any future
declared disasters that may occur December 1, 2021, through December 31,
2022. Josh Metcalf and Robin Saline are authorized to represent and act for the
county in dealings with the State and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency for all matters required by state and federal disaster assistance grant
agreements and to execute contracts, make assurances and certifications and
prepare paperwork as needed to obtain federal reimbursement for disaster
response.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of November, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Amber Smith, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: „usTY"�s•. Sean D. Swope
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Rieva Lester F. Lee Grose
Rieva Lester, F. Lee Grose, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov. 23, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Approving Josh Metcalf, Public Works Director, as Applicant Agent and Robin Saline, Public Works
Administrative Assistant/Grants Administrator, as the Alternate Applicant Agent/Contact for open,
federally declared disasters and any future disasters that may occur between December 1, 2021,
and December 31, 2022
Contact: Josh Metcalf Phone: 360.740.2762
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
The Emergency Management Division of the State of Washington requires Lewis County to
designate an Applicant Agent and Alternate Applicant Agent/Contact in order to submit monetary
damages for Lewis County properties as well as oversee projects. This resolution will appoint Josh
Metcalf, Public Works Director, as Applicant Agent, and Robin Saline, Public Works Administrative
Assistant/Grants Administrator, as Alternate Applicant Agent/Contact, for the open, federally
declared disasters: November 2006 Flood (DR #1671); December 2007 Flood (DR #1734); the
January 2009 Severe Winter Storm/Flood (DR #1817); the January 2011 Severe Winter Storm/
Flooding (DR #1963); the November 2015 Severe Storm/Winds/Flooding (DR #4249), the
December 2015 Severe Storm/Winds/Flooding (DR #4253), the January 2017 Severe Winter Storm
(DR #4309), the January Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides (DR #4539), and the January and
continuing COVID-19 (DR #4481) as well as any future declared disasters that may occur
December 01, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Robin Saline, PW; Josh Metcalf, PW; Tina
Hemphill, PW; Sadie Rockey, PW
AsiCEIVED
Board of County Commissioners
Lewis County Washington
NOV 13 2021