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Staff said Michelle Olsen has been attending revenue advisory committee meetings and was selected by the school board as its next superintendent. Commissioners said her participation has been productive and that moving her appointment forward will formalize her role on the committee.

On the Board of Equalization, staff recommended reappointing Thomas Swanson. The presenters noted a second applicant had applied and commissioners discussed the potential to name an alternate member; staff said an alternate is available. Commissioners described Swanson's background, including prior appraisal-related work and relevant academic credentials, and said they would proceed with the reappointment.

The board indicated it will place both items on the agenda for final approval at the next meeting and did not record a formal roll-call tally during the May 5 discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioner's Work Session - May 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commissioners agreed to move forward with appointment of Michelle Olsen to the revenue advisory committee and the reappointment of Thomas Swanson to the Board of Equalization; staff will process the appointments.","taxTitle","Clallam County, Washington","taxId",54309,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6245876,"Commissioners Agree to Approve Lodging-Tax Grants, Ask Staff to Attach Applications to Contracts",478,3960000,4438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077&start=3960&end=4438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077/thumbnail_3960000.jpg","/articles/6245876/Clallam-County/Washington/Commissioners-Agree-to-Approve-Lodging-Tax-Grants-Ask-Staff-to-Attach-Applications-to-Contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245876-8709348c9b10b4eb4f0e4c1eade2ecad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448432&Signature=Uog7i4RTIotMG1iZarwF69LS7KTS38JblOz8LrqOlC999Nf7KE3I7Cqm5kqBkBEMSzdJa-9X0pG4V7htzK5EIDFYBxvXz1cJB3xrSd9Pkokq08xKXlaqjQ5LaIeUqfF6FdsYSZt1poFqMji9iTjLrR9gVCHYaV~04w71eLkRKBFW8LerDw0uNa5MrMq7StbjNKeqQWxH8oA8SDl6q72hMxobVl3TshuEDOFSfGlo~ZCCNXfZyUpng3YMAIZHJevYLv61R9yi5Fr~ligjpcqLW4S3EYcIpV9LVfUwxwpQvPJZw~JmhV2Kulx7iQn4SNDgQ-l5WRU8nLMDbQgf~2VWeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners said Monday it will approve two lodging-hotel/motel tax agreements the lodging-tax advisory committee recommended, and commissioners asked staff to attach the applicants' detailed applications or a direct link to them as exhibits to the contracts.

Staff said two applicants requested funding: \"Bill of Hearts and Events\" applied for $100,000 and the advisory committee recommended a $60,000 award; another applicant requesting $55,000 for a festival raised uncertainty tied to cross-border (Canadian) issues. Commissioners said the one-line scope of work in the draft agreements should be augmented with the applicants' original, detailed applications or a statement of work.

One commissioner told colleagues the lodging-tax applications are extensive and often detail operations, prior results and requested expenditures, and suggested the board include the application as an exhibit in the agreement so the public can see how funds will be used. Another commissioner concurred that linking or appending the application avoids recreating material already supplied during the application process.

Following that exchange, commissioners said they would approve the two resolutions and associated contract dates and asked staff to produce an exhibit or link to the original applications for the public record. The board did not record a separate roll-call tally during the discussion.","The board agreed to move forward with two lodging-hotel/motel tax awards after commissioners asked staff to include a more detailed scope of work or a link to each organization's original application as an exhibit to agreements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6245881,"County and Consultants Present Draft Channel Migration Zone Maps for Elwha, Indian Creek and Little River",2969,987000,3956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077&start=987&end=3956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077/thumbnail_987000.jpg","/articles/6245881/Clallam-County/Washington/County-and-Consultants-Present-Draft-Channel-Migration-Zone-Maps-for-Elwha-Indian-Creek-and-Little-River","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245881-0b334a81d63cc67748c62687f845aaa1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448432&Signature=DMG~TA3SYQBYd7PqYznRjPjgokGQWFQ8JnRKXwbTF-t-xHlyByExfuRTLHVVWtso6jNo2COKBnm2bKGtt2LJ-xFfXTBXDlCbsA8P8as7b81xQgsDqgo7AcUuqo3MJ-XLoN4L7HJScu3h-Pwhep2ZCikUo7yCAGatlG4YEfwASoZDs25SwVRgTm-fwQji32DrseuIFmCSo8VmTzudiK1~e7MgWZiUJNtmiK7Dn4dquDopEQQr9eKXaBdpU6U8e1wsVMwVryH~z5j0iHX7aVrVOgvIj7fL~YIf-T4YQoDi8ntSLNLNiZSjW2qGDp~5BGrM9yTks5Z-fSp4FZDXTWsXSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clallam County planning staff and consultants on Monday presented draft Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) maps for the Lower Elwha River, Indian Creek and Little River and outlined the methods, outreach and next steps for public review.

Bruce, a county planner, said the maps were prepared under a Shoreline Planning grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to document post-dam-removal channel migration and update technical data in the county's geographic information system. He emphasized the CMZ maps are advisory: \"This information is advisory. It's not regulatory in and of itself,\" Bruce said, adding that only FEMA flood maps are strictly regulatory.

Consultants from Natural Systems Design, including Dr. Tim Abney and Aaron Lee, described how they combined LIDAR, historic aerial imagery, hydraulic modeling and field reconnaissance to delineate the historical migration zone (HMZ), avulsion hazard component (AHC), erosion hazard area (EHA) and disconnected migration areas such as zones behind certified Army Corps levees or where public commitments exist. Aaron Lee said the team used a 2-meter threshold from the channel bed in parts of the analysis to help identify potential avulsion pathways.

Presenters noted dynamics that complicate mapping on the Elwha: the removal of the two dams released stored sediment that altered channel behavior, bedrock canyons that limit migration in some reaches, alluvial fans and debris issues, and interactions with levees and infrastructure. The consultants flagged specific local concern areas including Fox Point and Place Road and discussed the Fox Boy Bluff erosion example where bluff retreat and landslides could result in future inland movement of the bluff crest.

Staff outlined public outreach: a landowner meeting scheduled for May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., a planning commission review on May 21, and the board's plan to set a public hearing in early June. The county said Department of Ecology has approved the draft maps for review and that agency, federal and tribal partners (including Olympic National Park and state Fish & Wildlife) provided data used in the analysis.

Commissioners asked about private-property impacts and mitigation options. Consultants said the CMZ mapping follows state guidance for a 100-year planning horizon and that site-specific technical information or testimony can alter advisory map conclusions for permit or land-use decisions. They cautioned that structural measures taken by landowners, such as armoring, can have downstream or habitat impacts and may not be permitted without proper environmental review.

County staff said they will continue landowner outreach and that the draft maps are available on the Department of Community Development website; staff encouraged landowners to submit site-specific information during the public review period.","County staff and Natural Systems Design consultants presented draft channel migration zone (CMZ) delineations for the Lower Elwha River, Indian Creek and Little River, explained methods and outreach plans, and scheduled public meetings and a board hearing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6245886,"Clallam County to Seek Federal Design Funds for Olympic Discovery Trail Bridge Segment",437,533000,970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077&start=533&end=970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077/thumbnail_533000.jpg","/articles/6245886/Clallam-County/Washington/Clallam-County-to-Seek-Federal-Design-Funds-for-Olympic-Discovery-Trail-Bridge-Segment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245886-49eebc0c6b367f65b0238f226e24ca06/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448432&Signature=UmIXdwWZ36qQHKa9TIsaugvgw5Gnd6AqwMW~eUG4Xmzm32RGtOOEu0pP5j1gcqO6ngdUkzOT~NtppAmGpQy-qkfPyUf0YTCoJztTjKdvVj91g1YShFkAJPu9Iw82Uk0lIIrPwqmIDhtuZrIs-XuuypRc29~YtjLGLKbL9l5~Wb7X8pUjgcMlIOsXs~qhYaVQOmnYujkZT5HHJNRCEJ1XSTPr7uzP49yrXfHh9VdZSqstv5uksxHOnTIcpOGdENwoNG6ABKKe0YLvmnH4EinJL4exdeXCkbnt8rLMFkkdM3l67vxwCb0EgCa33sNHQvM8dGBVtROh~MdzjjCpVxUc-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clallam County public works staff asked the Board of County Commissioners on Monday to reallocate federal surface transportation funds to cover design work for a complex bridge segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Public works said one of the projects programmed under the county's Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program is the Olympic Discovery Trail segment that includes a bridge over the Clallam-area river and connections west toward Forks and Lake Crescent. Staff requested the board amend resolution 36-2024 to reallocate $373,658 of the existing $8.25 million program to the design phase so the county can hire a consultant team and complete geotechnical, stormwater and permitting work prior to construction.

Public works described the segment as more complex than initially estimated because of bridge abutment design, geotechnical needs, stormwater management and environmental permitting involving multiple agencies. The presenter said the county conducted a qualifications process last year with four consultant teams and selected one; federal funds already identified include Transportation Alternatives programming.

A public-works speaker told commissioners the request is a reallocation from construction to design and does not remove funding from other projects the board programmed in 2024. \"We'd like to reallocate 373,658 of the $8.25... to the design phase,\" the presenter said. (Speaker: Public works presenter.)

Commissioners asked about likely total construction costs and potential funding sources to close the construction gap. Staff said the earlier total estimate for the bridge and trail was about $1.5 million but that the bridge component will likely exceed that and additional federal competitive grants (including RAISE and other programs) or state funds would be needed for construction. Staff also noted one state recreation grant would be ineligible because the trail segment allows off-road vehicle (ORV) use.

The board set consideration of the resolution and public hearing for May 13; staff said the reallocation would allow design work to proceed so the project can be shovel-ready for future construction funding.","Public works asked commissioners to amend its Surface Transportation Block Grant programming to move $373,658 of [$8.25 million] from construction to design for a bridge segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail; board set consideration for a May 13 hearing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6245891,"Clallam County to Solicite Bids to Replace Courthouse Security Contractor",241,219000,460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077&start=219&end=460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221353-c5c24d7ea435e2769d2722cc6ea68077/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6245891/Clallam-County/Washington/Clallam-County-to-Solicite-Bids-to-Replace-Courthouse-Security-Contractor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245891-dd0a980d2f4642fa29f2de1885a94a52/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448432&Signature=EH1N64lndl9m~rDs4whlilvQYdup6~o1-sdY0UWIGcxz1Ty3AwKd3g7SOMx04~JLfDUrPrMwpCenKUmkhO3YBSNraWAX251RJ51cjIY0CAtKX2Tuqu-1R5B4n~7-gL1kxGTgw5k9oG9rL~D19DiJGd6W4z68nxpmLvI~Hn6yEsDQhQAibxDxnA3l8bqvph3tciPPfLIWrf15LHMKEl5c9d9o5y1rbvgrL8pBVDR~sNcfuDG8JBxcXZ~BVuWjRna5DG9BDpsoItTNv433sWqWhFoaMbpNda7LBkrIc2SMdvoRykUH6xIbZYaBkRyHN3CbWHr0B3ay~Gd2lBUndetXXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clallam County officials said Monday they will solicit bids to replace the county's courthouse security contract, which expires June 30, 2025, and will add provisions for single-point entry screening.

County staff told the Board of County Commissioners the existing contract with Norpoint began after a 2023 procurement and was limited to an 18-month term. Public-safety and facilities staff said the new solicitation will incorporate single-point entry language and is intended both to maintain courthouse security and to complement an eventual transition of courtroom screening back to Clallam County corrections staff.

Requesting the RFP, a county staff member said, \"Norpoint was the successful bidder, and that contract expires June 30. It was only set to go up to 18 months, so we have to go to bid again.\" The presenter said the new procurement \"also incorporated the need for single point entry security with that detail in it which the previous one didn't have.\" (Speaker: Don, staff member.)

Commissioners pressed staff on staffing and operations. Don said the county has recently hired and is processing additional corrections employees: \"we have 2 in background... we've had 3 new employees start... I have 3 more that are in the background process... and we're working on housing for another one\" and that those hires, once onboard, will allow an incremental return of courtroom security duties to corrections staff. The staff member added that facilities already holds equipment and that the policy revision needed to implement single-point entry is in draft.

Commissioners and staff agreed to proceed with the RFP process and said they expect to return to the board with results of the procurement once bids are received. No roll-call vote was recorded on the floor; the board recorded direction to issue the solicitation and continue work on the policy revision and staffing plan.

The county emphasized the new solicitation does not increase the total number of contracted security officers from prior procurements; rather, it adds single-point entry language and seeks contractor flexibility for busy days. Staff also reported positive interdepartmental feedback about having security officers on site, including perimeter checks and evening patrols.

The board requested staff return to the agenda after bids are evaluated; staff indicated the new contract timeline and subsequent agenda item will align with June reporting dates.","County staff told commissioners they will issue a new request for proposals to replace the current courthouse security contract, include single-point entry planning and aim to transition courtroom screening back to corrections staff as staffing allows.","actionData","errors"]

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