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Cowlitz County commissioners approve emergency sewer repair declaration, award water‑main bid and authorize bond refunding
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a declaration of emergency for a damaged International Way sewer main, awarded a $1.55 million bid for Tower Road water‑main and booster stations, and authorized formal steps to refund an existing PFD bond; the board also approved its consent agenda and minutes.
The Board of County Commissioners approved several staff motions Tuesday, including a declaration of emergency to repair a damaged sewer gravity line on International Way, a low‑bid award of $1,549,631.76 for the Tower Road water‑main and Juanita Way booster pump stations, and authorization for the county treasurer to proceed with refunding a previously issued PFD bond.
County Engineer Susan Eugeneis told the board crews responded after the Port reported sewer problems and found a damaged 15‑inch main buried more than 9 feet deep. “We entered into an emergency contract with concurrence from the Chairman with AES, Advanced Excavating Services, that is located here in Kelso,” Eugeneis said, explaining the county set up a bypass, worked through the weekend and used a contractor with shoring and heavy equipment to make repairs.
The board voted to declare an emergency so crews could act quickly; Eugeneis said the county will return to the board with the contractor’s final costs for formal…
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