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\"A few months, I believe, 6, 8 weeks ago, we came to you guys to talk about, interlocal agreement between the county and 9 1 1 to do some tower equipment upgrade in the tune of about a $123,000 was the county's portion of about a $2,000,000 project for 9 1 1,\" Public Services Director Mike Moss told the board. Moss said the 9-1-1 executive director had already signed the authority’s side in June and that the county chairman could sign the county’s portion so staff could start ordering equipment.

Moss told the board the county’s share would be ordered in August and installed later in the year once the chairman signed. The transcript records the chairman signed the interlocal after the meeting.

Ending: With the county-signed interlocal in hand, staff said procurement and ordering will proceed, with installation planned later this year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Cowlitz County staff said the county has finalized an interlocal agreement with the regional 9-1-1 authority for tower equipment upgrades and that the chairman signed the county side after the meeting, allowing ordering to begin in August.","taxTitle","Cowlitz County, Washington","taxId",5122,"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},6177336,"Cowlitz County gets notice of $550,000 RCO grant for Riverside Park; staff warn of local match shortfall",151,3856000,4007000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1&start=3856&end=4007","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1/thumbnail_3856000.jpg","/articles/6177336/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Cowlitz-County-gets-notice-of-550000-RCO-grant-for-Riverside-Park-staff-warn-of-local-match-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177336-7206ea4a65100b8f5a0088a0200f437b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199298&Signature=eONWXPgeZlTseGgwdRm9TzXhSUE-Xt4bu0EYQgOBGbz10IlWBbdRfxaAwo09UFwFNFceGv8X8ZmgSJ22tTZgE9GC4F8Fcq1DeQKDjUJM9o4Up9BlVpWmcJkAHbFTHIJ9kMYhfera8tu0aoXrfN-Y029i6bJCTJdvLYJ2dxDd7Doa-fdE1XyRImLuqMRz~8RNTTjZnZ~Rf7T03c5Vt9n-fnOJZSFUOEhFVgkTCOm3bIsViPVMxqLoliW3L8~mjtL3GVSv8~TX~FQjggqdUSUOWWlqhMqj~5sjDLeBWZQV5bEYZkaB-GFkonK2bkq7ONipcNbn553BMvIE8oZxuDbzyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cowlitz County public works staff told commissioners they were notified that a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for Riverside Park has been selected for approximately $550,000, but staff said the county will need additional local match to move the project forward.

\"We did get notice that we, were selected to move forward, which means it's about $550,000 in funding,\" Public Services Director Mike Moss said. Moss said the county’s planned local match relied on revenue from sales of dredge spoils at the Cook Ferry site under a contract with JL Stordahl; \"From we'll get about 300,000 from JL Stordahl,\" Moss said, adding that was the minimum and that actual sales had fallen short of earlier expectations.

Moss told the board he expected a shortfall of about $250,000 to meet the match requirement. \"So about $250,000 is what I'm looking for,\" he said. He also said the statute governing dredge-spoil revenue directs that that revenue must be used for parks, which was the rationale for using dredge sales as the match source.

County staff said they are exploring additional sources, including interfund loans and other internal funding mechanisms, and will meet with finance staff to determine options. Moss said he would work with the county finance director and staff to present follow-up options to the board.

No formal vote was recorded in the transcript. Staff described the selection for RCO funding as \"good news,\" but emphasized the match requirement and the need to identify funds before the county can proceed with project implementation.

Ending: County staff will pursue funding options for the required local match and return to the board with recommendations; the RCO award is conditional on meeting the grant's match and program requirements.","Public works staff said the state selected the county for roughly $550,000 in Recreation and Conservation Office funding for Riverside Park legacy projects, but the county currently expects a roughly $250,000 shortfall for the required match and is exploring interfund loans and other sources.",{"_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},6177341,"Rotary seeks county help to start turf and finish phase 1 at Skyhill Park in Woodland",3423,3154000,6577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1&start=3154&end=6577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1/thumbnail_3154000.jpg","/articles/6177341/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Rotary-seeks-county-help-to-start-turf-and-finish-phase-1-at-Skyhill-Park-in-Woodland","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177341-46f8bd78ba71e9090a68349702873654/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199298&Signature=is2NI2AxVa09EejR97bNI5YCh5d8H7AaTKRwFwjlwNkeu~qMJZT8K7FMWqgFK4ny06LLBKYbfm8hhrTYdXnI6EZ6YshA8i2edm~SDYpBeBys~FCJlYvQJWFZdlqM0-01-ca826nKXR5EBro0nW5h0z3e~oP5fw-6bxg6HUtCViayKVBjIkriuhlcWklN9C42FX6SBqBASIOm2GUgnXu~Dyb25Vp-KF5yRMRcLEvqJmxzfmwDpgqYqo0vRneGBYG0WM7W3bZT-UY41pqKgfw-9iI43or8QIb7avqmzjANrNPHRkHaELf33cmDO8Pb4~aQw-TqRgQxFtPWrRvWXY~5~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rotary Club representatives on Tuesday requested Cowlitz County support to advance Skyhill Park in Woodland, asking the Board of County Commissioners to consider $792,696 to prepare a site and install turf for one regulation soccer field and roughly $550,000 to complete remaining phase 1 improvements.

\"This has been work that's been underway for roughly the last 10 years,\" Sandy Larson, a project volunteer, told commissioners during a presentation that included a site video and engineering drawings. Lynn Jensen, a Rotary representative, said portions of phase 1 are complete — including a paved, striped parking lot — but additional sidewalks, lighting, a trailhead lot and RV parking remain.

Darlene, the Rotary member who described the phase-2 turf ask, summarized the specific request: \"This parking lot's complete on this side. And with that, it will require, in working with EB Engineering and bids, $792,696 to be able to prep this site, to be able to lay 1 soccer field, full size soccer field turf for this location.\" Rotary said it already has acquired or is in the process of acquiring turf for the first field and plans to apply for state grants next year to fund remaining fields.

Rotary presenters described the park as a 46-acre site with a 10-foot paved walking trail around the park, three restroom buildings, a maintenance building and approximately 450 parking spaces. They said the City of Woodland owns the land but that Rotary will develop and maintain it under an agreement; a dedicated foundation will manage ongoing revenue and operations.

Presenters said the project has drawn state support: \"We've gotten just under $3,000,000 from the state,\" a Rotary speaker said, and Rotary representatives told the board fundraising and grant activity is ongoing. The timeline presented said phase 1 could be completed by spring if the outstanding roughly $544,000–$550,000 is secured.

Commissioners discussed potential county support and fundraising strategies, including public–private sponsorships and broader regional fundraising. One commissioner said the county would check available funds and follow up with staff; no formal commitment or vote was recorded in the transcript.

Ending: Rotary asked the board to review funding availability and said it will continue grant applications and private fundraising. County staff and commissioners said they would examine county funds and follow up with the group, but no formal action was taken during the meeting.","Rotary representatives asked Cowlitz County commissioners for up to $792,696 to prep and install turf for one soccer field (phase 2) and roughly $550,000 to finish phase 1 improvements at Skyhill Park; commissioners said they will review county funding availability.",{"_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},6177345,"Cowlitz County staff seek $1.21 million amendment to complete south-end façade, lobby and code upgrades",600,2958000,3558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1&start=2958&end=3558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5340709-0e6b053990a9e31792ff1e2aa8dd50b1/thumbnail_2958000.jpg","/articles/6177345/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Cowlitz-County-staff-seek-121-million-amendment-to-complete-south-end-façade-lobby-and-code-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177345-061cbd6ab9a6e27519c2e878ecacded0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199298&Signature=XGtJn8gCgaLtoGbjGNRdaEDUfIXEFu~ENYYvxPVOu9l6Qc76kUjC1cLgLlyD5Qo0JPTe0LIW~UsAQ8qgywf9ZhWlz8UpHFZiUykHxQsSK3~oanv8JUGHJXbNXEjJImttvr~yB0E1viP4QIVVjxQyg0AVtg6g8fMZuPkFKQdOHFfpsZcb6N9ZdemFVC6vU5JBe0j4LTUeX3DDEvWbFtJheSNys7XPt1nmJoeTaoo~rdWwHpm9PDhRJSoka81hIWaIygrJ2Gg1X5ZgC0w-BW9ezS9OSDyFe434O8FxwrmiDAgT44J5cWxdo~Bl6bzKFRDpZHlui2XItXJ9~WxuBx162g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cowlitz County public works staff on Tuesday asked the Board of County Commissioners for authority to execute a $1,205,811 contract amendment with the contractor and Department of Enterprise Services to advance building repairs that include wall bracing to current code and a lobby remodel.

The request came during the department’s facility update: Public Services Director Mike Moss told commissioners the project price rose about $90,000 from an earlier proposal and that the amendment would cover engineering, scaffolding, an envelope specialist and lobby work. \"The price did go up, about $90,000 from their proposal that they made to the board,\" Moss said. He later told the board, \"This is not a change order. It's actually an amendment because we haven't started.\"

County staff said the south end of the building is the oldest and most deteriorated; a consultant’s investigation found water intrusion behind stonework is causing stones to slip. Moss said the scope includes repairs first and an observation evaluation of the whole building, and that the contractor provided a revised guaranteed maximum price that incorporated additional work on the lobby and items identified during investigation.

Moss asked the board for authority to execute the amendment with DES and said staff would provide the board a copy of the executed agreement. He emphasized the county will treat the document as an amendment rather than a change order because work has not started. \"You won't see any — this shouldn't prompt any change orders or any additional changes without your authority,\" Moss said.

Commissioners asked whether the amendment would change the project timeline; Moss said the contractor planned for the added scope in the timeline discussed with the board. County staff also told commissioners they had requested a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate and flagged several line items for review, including consultant use, but said public-safety and immediate structural concerns were first priorities.

No formal vote or signed board resolution was recorded in the meeting transcript; Moss said he would return with paperwork and additional details for review.

Moss also noted the authority having jurisdiction for code interpretations on the project is the City of Kelso and that the contractor included a letter addressing the wall-bracing requirement for existing partition walls. Staff said the amendment increases the previously discussed package from about $1.1 million to $1.205,811.

County staff characterized the additional work as necessary to bring affected portions of the building to \"today's code\" and to address water intrusion causing stone failure on the south façade. Moss said staff will continue to review line items that raise cost, but that structural safety is the priority.

If the board grants the requested authority at a future meeting, staff said contract execution with DES will allow the county to proceed with ordering, scaffolding rental and other pre-construction steps.

Ending: County staff will return to the commissioners with executed documents and a fuller cost summary; no formal funding appropriation or vote was recorded in the transcript.","County public works staff asked commissioners for authority to execute a $1,205,811 contract amendment with the state contractor to address wall bracing, lobby replacement and related work after contractor revised its guaranteed maximum price upward by about $90,000.","actionData","errors"]

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