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Board approves $35,000 offer for Lake Washington parcel and renews interlocal agreement with Issaquena County
Summary
County officials agreed to an appraisal‑backed purchase offer of $35,000 for a parcel adjacent to the county boat ramp on Lake Washington and approved an updated interlocal agreement allowing reciprocal equipment sharing with Issaquena County.
County staff presented an appraisal and recommended the board approve purchasing a parcel on Lake Washington adjacent to county ramp property. County staff said the property would help expand the county's ramp area and recreational access. The board approved making an offer of $35,000, with payment and closing steps to be coordinated by staff. An appraisal fee invoice from Wise Wise (appraisal firm) for $600 was also approved for payment.
Separately, the board approved an interlocal agreement with Issaquena County under the state's interlocal cooperation framework. The resolution authorizes reciprocal sharing of equipment and services (for example, specialized compaction or sheep‑foot equipment) when both counties have complementary needs and supplies.
Why it matters: Purchasing land contiguous to county recreational infrastructure can expand public access, parking and ramp facilities. Interlocal agreements allow counties to share specialized equipment and avoid duplicate purchases, improving efficiency.
Board action: The board moved, seconded and approved a $35,000 offer to purchase the Lake Washington parcel and authorized payment of the appraisal invoice for $600. The board also approved an interlocal agreement allowing equipment and service sharing with Issaquena County; the chair was authorized to sign the documents.
Ending: County staff will proceed with purchase negotiations and closing steps for the parcel and will finalize the interlocal agreement for signature.
