Lewis County commissioners approve contract awards, update cash-handling policy and set budget hearing; RFQ issued for equestrian center

Lewis County commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, approved a series of routine procurement and administrative items, set a public hearing on the county's fifth 2024 budget amendment and authorized a request for qualifications for engineering and design services for a proposed equestrian center at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

Becky Butler, a Lewis County staff member, told commissioners the notice of the fifth 2024 budget amendment reflects a $163,500 revenue increase, a $173,500 expenditure increase and a $10,000 change in fund balance. "This notice pertains to all funds and reflects a revenue increase of 163,500, an expenditure increase of 173,500, and a change in fund balance of $10,000," Butler said. The county will publish notice in the East County Journal on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 and hold a public hearing on Feb. 11; written comments will be accepted until 10 a.m. on Feb. 9.

The board also approved resolution 25-026, authorizing a request for qualifications for engineering and design services for a proposed equestrian center at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Butler said the county received funding from the…