Council authorizes final billing for West Mountain View joint paving project with Mason County

Public Works Director Jay Harris briefed council members on the West Mountain View joint paving project completed with Mason County. Harris said county crews paved roughly 10 blocks in July and that the work required more asphalt than initially estimated. The city originally authorized a $150,000 expenditure threshold; Harris explained the county crews and equipment were in place and finishing the remaining sections avoided leaving parts of the project incomplete.

Harris said the project used transportation benefit district funds (about $150,000) and roughly $20,000 in utility funds. He estimated final costs will be about $200,000 to $210,000, exceeding the prior $150,000 threshold by approximately $30,000–$40,000. The council considered Resolution No. 1401-0825 to amend the prior authorization and to grant the city manager authority under RCW 35.77.020 to process final bills; the council adopted the resolution by voice vote.

Councilmembers thanked crews and Mason County staff and noted the work increased the city’s road-condition index. Staff said the paving included a tack coat and compaction and that the county laid more than 1,300 tons of asphalt over two days.