HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-07-res-028-funding-turnbackBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -D;;r8
TO AUTHORIZE CHAIR SIGNATURE FOR RURAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM
FUNDING TURN-BACK LETTER FOR THE WESTSIDE ROAD SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NUMBER 1915-02
WHEREAS: Kittitas County received Rural Arterial Program Funding (RAP) from the
County Road Administration Board (CRAB) for the Westside Road Safety
Improvements Project Number 1915-02; and
WHEREAS: Following review of the proposed project scope and the previously
estimated $1,140,000 to complete the work The Department of Public
Works finds the project not feasible without expending approximately
$2,500,000 of road fund reserves; and
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works feels it is in the best interest of Kittitas
County to no longer continue pursuing the completion of this project; and
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works feels it is in the best interest of Kittitas
County to turn back the previously authorized RATA funds to CRAB; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in
the best interest of the public, does hereby authorize the Chair to sign the
letter requesting to turn back RATA funds in the amount of $1 ,026,000 to
the County Road Administration Board.
DATED on this 7th day of February, 2017, at Ellensburg, Washington.
Attest: ft Clerk of the Board-Julie Kjorsvik
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
KI . fT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
La ura lad acz, Vice-~lainnan
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Obie O'Brien, Commissioner