Board briefed on path-and-trails fund; Port of Kalama and Castle Rock projects coming Monday
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Summary
Staff explained the county's path-and-trails fund (2.5% of motor vehicle fuel tax, above the statutory minimum of 0.42%), said about $800,000 is uncommitted, and previewed a Monday presentation by the Port of Kalama and a funding request from the City of Castle Rock for a regional trail extension.
County staff told commissioners the path-and-trails fund is financed by a 2.5% allocation of motor vehicle fuel tax (the statutory minimum is 0.42%) and that the county currently has roughly $800,000 of uncommitted funds available for projects that meet the regionally adopted trail criteria.
Mike Moss and staff explained the fund's rules: path-and-trail money must be spent on adopted regionwide trails and cannot be used for standard sidewalks. The board was alerted that the Port of Kalama would present Monday at 11 a.m. about trail work and that City of Castle Rock has a project request from the same funding pot. Staff said annual deposits into the fund have declined with motor vehicle fuel tax receipts and estimated annual contributions at about $60,000 to $70,000.
Why it matters: the account finances nonmotorized path projects countywide, and competing requests could exhaust available funds. Staff said they will discuss Castle Rock and Port of Kalama proposals when those applicants present.
