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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
From: Monte Reinders, P.E., Public Works Director/County Engineer ` .
Agenda Date: June 14, 2021
Subject: BOCC Authorization and Concurrence to proceed with right-of-way
acquisition for the Olympic Discovery Trail, Four Corners Road to
Anderson Lake State Park segment
Statement of Issue:
Request for Board Authorization allowing the Department of Public Works to proceed
with an administrative settlement necessary to acquire trail easement for the Olympic
Discovery Trail from Mr. Et Mrs. Heroux.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Et Con's:
This request is in response to the landowners counter offer of $1.28 per square foot for
the loss of useable area and mitigation along the front and side of their property. The
County's original offer was $0.43 per square foot based on the unit value of $18,660.00
per acre. This exceeds the Department's administrative settlement authority per
established acquisition procedures. Therefore, the Department of Public Works seeks
authorization from the Board to proceed with an administrative settlement not to
exceed $1.28 per square foot, resulting in total compensation of $34,200.00. The
Department of Public Works supports this value given that alternative trail locations
present additional land acquisition challenges given the voluntary nature of the
acquisitions. The administrative settlement process is in keeping with established right
of way acquisition procedures approved by the Board and the Washington State
Department of Transportation Resolution 05-11.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: This project is on the 2021 6-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP) and included in the 2021 Annual Construction Budget. The
estimated acquisition cost is approximately $34,200.00, which will provide for
approximately 640 linear feet of trail. Funding is provided by a Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) grant up to the appraised value of $11,400.00, with no match
requirement. The remainder of $22,800.00 will come from the County Road Fund
Department of Public Works
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Recommendation:
Please sign the enclosed "Authorization To Proceed With Right Of Way Acquisition"
document (2 originals) where indicated, acknowledging the authorization to proceed
with the administrative settlement and acquisition for the designated property. Return
one signed original to Department of Public Works. Please keep one signed original for
the Commissioner's records
Department Contact:
Mara Dotson, 385-9218
Reviewed By:
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Mark McCauley, ounty Administrator ate
Vicinity Map
A portion of Olympic Discovery Trail Acquisition
Easement areas to
accommodate ODT