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LTAC informed of $1 million reallocation to urgent Lopez shoreline access after $3M federal funding loss
Summary
County staff told LTAC that roughly $3,000,000 in expected federal funding for a road project was lost, and proposed reallocating previously approved LTAC funds ($500,000) plus $500,000 in REIT money to a Lopez Island shoreline/road stabilization and access project at Agate Beach/Kay Harbor Road to restore park access and parking.
County public‑works staff briefed the LTAC committee on an urgent reallocation of funds to address failing shoreline infrastructure at Agate Beach on Lopez Island.
Colin (county staff) said the county lost approximately $3,000,000 in anticipated federal funding for an emergency road reconstruction project. That shortfall prompted a proposal to relocate an earlier LTAC allocation (originally approved for a San Juan Island sidewalk project) and accompanying REIT funds to support shoreline stabilization, access restoration, ADA parking and improved circulation at Agate Beach/Kay Harbor Road.
Colin described the situation as urgent, documenting failing stairs and shoreline loss that have reduced public access to a county park and adjacent national monument lands. The proposal would use $500,000 in LTAC funds plus a $500,000 REIT transfer to support a more permanent reconstruction effort. Staff emphasized a public process and additional design consultations with county parks and stakeholders.
Why it matters: The project addresses public access to coastal state and federal lands and involves larger infrastructure dollars than most LTAC program grants. Committee members were briefed as a formality and asked clarifying questions about scope, timeline and the interplay with national park/monument access requirements.
What’s next: Staff will continue public engagement, finalize scope and cost estimates, and return with any necessary formal approvals or requests for LTAC action.
