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Zillah to contract with Yakima County for bridge inspection services to meet federal standards
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement (Resolution No. 2024-47) with Yakima County to provide bridge inspection services that comply with FHWA and WSDOT standards because the city lacks certified inspectors.
Zillah City Council approved Resolution No. 2024-47 to enter an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for bridge inspection services. Council discussed the Federal Highway Administration requirement that bridges carrying vehicular traffic be inspected under the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that the city does not currently have certified inspectors to meet WSDOT requirements.
The motion to approve the interlocal agreement passed unanimously; staff will coordinate with Yakima County to schedule inspections and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
