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County directs transfer of Yelm–Rainier Trail property to city; $600,000 secured for Veterans Memorial phase one
Summary
The county gave direction to begin the legal process to transfer ownership and maintenance of the Yelm–Rainier Trail within city and UGA limits to the City of Yelm; city leaders also said the city has secured about $600,000 in funding for phase one of a new Veterans Memorial.
Thurston County commissioners have directed staff to initiate the legal process that would transfer ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the portion of the Yelm–Rainier Trail inside Yelm’s city limits and urban growth area to the City of Yelm.
Mayor and staff told the council that county direction means the city will soon receive formal transfer documents for review and that council action will be required to accept the property. The transfer would put the trail inside the city’s maintenance and ownership responsibilities; staff said a formal ordinance or interlocal agreement will follow the county’s legal work.
Funding for Veterans Memorial: The mayor also reported that the city has received approximately $600,000 for phase one of the new Veterans Memorial. Councilors said they will move forward with design and site planning work and noted a proposed parking lot across from the memorial as part of park and capital improvements planning.
Why it matters: Transfer of trail ownership affects maintenance responsibilities and capital planning for trail improvements and parking. The Veterans Memorial funding provides a near-term capital resource for a city priority.
Next steps: County legal staff will prepare transfer documents; the city council will consider acceptance and any associated maintenance or capital-service plans. Memorial design and procurement will proceed with staff reports and project schedules to follow.
Ending: The council will see formal transfer and memorial project items in upcoming meetings and will be asked to approve acceptance and next steps when staff brings back documents and project plans.
