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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
Board of Commissioners Josh Peters, County Administrator
Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director
March 23, 2026
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Department of Public Works
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Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement for the Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT), Quinault South Shore Road MP
1. 3 Emergency Repair, County Project No. 18021410
Statement of Issue: The attached Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement are necessary in order to receive federal emergency relief funding for the Quinault South Shore Road MP 1 . 3 emergency repair.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's: Between November 17 and December 17, 2024 high flow events in the Quinault River created a 120 ft. long scour hole at Quinault South Shore Road MP 1.3, forcing road closure. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) did not
initially consider the damages to be eligible for ER funding, but later reversed that decision and obligated funds for the repair in November 2025. Public Works intends to complete the repair as soon as possible and is in the process of obtaining permits and environmental authorizations. The repair will consist of constructing a riprap revetement, rebuilding the road embankment and surfacing, installing erosion control, and planting. Environmental
mitigation will be required, but the details and dollar amount remain to be determined. Despite recent uncertainties in the project permitting and funding status at the WSDOT /FHWA
level, Public Works recommends proceeding with the Prospectus and LA Agreement approval process to prevent any delays in funding when and if those uncertainties are resolved.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: The total estimated cost of the repair, not including mitigation, is $377,373, with $374,600 in federal funding and $2,773 in local funding.
Recommendation: The Board is requested to sign the three originals of the Project
Prospectus and the Local Agency Agreement, and return to Public Works.
Department Contact: Mark Thurston, P.E., Project Manager, 385-9160.
Reviewed By:
Josh Peters, County Administrator Date
3/18/2026