Shelton staff seek to begin West Mountain View overlays under Mason County interlocal; council to consider resolution

Public Works staff told the Shelton City Council on July 1 that paving work will proceed under an interlocal agreement between the city and Mason County and that staff planned to notify affected residents ahead of construction.

Staff said the June interlocal agreement with Mason County will allow the city to pair city and county personnel to streamline procurement and save costs. A map included in the meeting packet identified overlay areas, primarily on West Mountain View; staff said crews have begun dig‑out and shoulder work so new asphalt will not be laid over weak base material.

Staff said the city’s procurement threshold for asphalt is $150,000 and that staff hoped to “bypass the three‑touch rule” and enter into contract arrangements with the county to get the work done; staff also said door hangers would be distributed on July 7 and that the paving work was scheduled for around July 15 or 16. A staff member told the council the project is being funded by transportation benefit dollars.

A councilmember moved to adopt Resolution No. 1391‑0625 as presented; the motion was seconded and discussion followed. The meeting record does not show a roll‑call vote or final recorded adoption during the July 1 session.

Why it matters: The interlocal allows Shelton to use county crews and procurement processes to complete nearly a mile of paving this summer, which staff said will preserve budgeted grant matches and extend the life of local roads. The procurement threshold and contracting approach will determine how the city awards work and notifies residents.

What the record shows: Staff requested council permission to proceed and moved Resolution No. 1391‑0625 for adoption; formal contract awards and any recorded vote were not included in the July 1 minutes.