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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
Board of Commi ssioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director
March 23, 2026
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Department of Public Works
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Agreement between Jefferson County and Northwest Watershed
Institute for Tarboo Creek Culverts Replacement
Coyle Road MP 1. 15 and MP 1.23
County Project No. 18021630, County Road No. 403908
Statement of Issue: An agreement between Jefferson County and the Northwest Watershed
Institute (NWI) to replace two culverts on Coyle Road with bridge-type structures for the
purpose of removing fish passage barriers.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's: The Northwest Watershed Institute plans to replace
the culverts under Coyle Road at milepost 1.15 and milepost 1.23 (East Fork Tarboo Creek) for
the purpose of removing fish passage barriers. This project is listed on the 2026-2031 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program as item number 27. NWI will design, manage, and
construct the project and provide all of the funding necessary for the project. NWI has
secured funding from the Washington State Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) for project
design, and intends to pursue additional funding from the FBRB for project construction. NWI
will reimburse Jefferson County for staff time and expenses associated with design review and
project coordination.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: NWI will provide 100% of the funding for the project
and will reimburse Jefferson County up to a maximum of $20,000 for staff time and expenses.
Recommendation: Please sign the attached three (3) originals of the Agreement. Return
two to Public Works and retain one for your records.
Department Contact: Mark Thurston, P.E., Project Manager, 385-9210.
Reviewed By:
Josh Peters, County Administrator Date
3/18/2026