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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, PE, Public Works Director/County Engineer Z,,,/
Agenda Date: October 04, 2021
Subject: Schedule a Public Hearing for the proposed 2022-2027
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
October 18, 2021
Statement of Issue:
Schedule a public hearing for Monday, October 18, 2021, 10:30 am for the purpose of
receiving public testimony concerning adoption of the draft 2022-2027 Jefferson
County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Each county, by RCW
36.81.121 legislative authority, is required to hold a public hearing prior to adoption
of an annual 6-year TIP. The proposed 6-year TIP will be available for public review
through the Commissioners' office, Public Works office and on the County website at
the same time of the first published Notice of Public Hearing.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pros Et Cons:
The attached Notice of Public Hearing will appear twice in the Leader.
Fiscal Impact/Cost-Benefit Analysis:
The TIP is a planning document. Fiscal impact and constraints of Public Works capital
projects are reviewed through the adoption of the Annual Construction Program and
department budget process.
Recommendation:
After the briefing and development of the final draft TIP, authorize by motion to set
the public hearing date for October 18 and for the Chair to sign the Notice of Public
Hearing. Return the Notice to Public Works for further processing into the publication
of record.
Department Contact: Eric Kuzma, Engineering Services Manager, 360-385-9167
Reviewed By:
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Mark McCaul�, Interim County Admirrn ator Date
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
PROPOSED SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 10:30 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers at
the County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, Washington, for the purpose of
receiving written and verbal testimony about the adoption of the draft Jefferson County 2022-2027
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). “Each county shall perpetually have
available advanced plans looking to the future for not less than six years as a guide in carrying
out a coordinated transportation program, RCW 36.81.121(1).” Written public comment on the
program will be received up and until the public hearing mailed to Jefferson County
Commissioners’ Office, PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or emailed to
jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us.
The printed program is available for viewing at the Jefferson County Public Works office, 623
Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, open 8:00AM to 5:00PM, the Commissioners’ office, 1820
Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, open 8:30AM to 4:30PM, and on the county website at
www.co.jefferson.wa.us/444/6-Yr-TIP
Jefferson County ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by
prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin in
the provision of benefits & services resulting from its federally assisted programs & activities.
The meeting site is ADA accessible. Accommodations for people with disabilities can be
arranged with advance notice by calling (360)385-9100.
NOTE: Due to Covid-19, it is unknown if there will be restrictions on the Open Public Meeting Act
on the date of this Hearing that will preclude public in-person attendance. Check the Jefferson
County website at www.co.jefferson.wa.us for the current status and follow "Quick Links-Videos
of Meetings-Streaming Live." to testify at the public hearing.
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Kate Dean, Chair Date
Board of Jefferson County Commissioners