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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, PE, Public Works Director/County Engineer ie
Agenda Date: November 13, 2023
Subject: Schedule a Public Hearing for the proposed 2024-2029
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
December 4, 2023
Statement of Issue:
Schedule a public hearing for Monday, December 4th, 2023, at 1:30 pm for the
purpose of receiving public testimony concerning adoption of the 2024-2029 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:
Authorize by motion to set a public hearing date for December 4th, 2023 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, Asst. Public Works Director, 360-385-9167
Reviewed By:
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Mark McCau , County Administrator Date
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Jefferson County 2024-2029 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners for MONDAY, December 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers,
County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID). Notice of said
hearing is to be published in the official newspaper of Jefferson County.
This hearing is for the purpose of receiving written and verbal testimony about the adoption of the draft
Jefferson County 2024-2029 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)."
The information is available for viewing at the Commissioners' office (open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), the
Jefferson County Public Works office, 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend(open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.),
and on the Jefferson County website by navigating to: www.cojefferson.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, or national origin in the provision of
benefits and 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.
You are welcome to participate in this hearing. You will need to join the meeting by 1:30 p.m. using
the following methods: VIRTUALLY: Via the following Zoom, link:
https://zoom.us/j/93777841705, PHONE: Dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code: 937-7784-
1705# and press *9 to "raise your hand" to be called upon. Access for the hearing impaired can be
accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384, or IN-PERSON
To view documents or watch this meeting live with no participation, go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us
Follow the links under "Quick Links: Videos of Meetings: Today. " If you experience difficulties
joining the meeting or viewing documents,please call 360-385-9100 to report any issues.
In addition, written testimony is invited beginning November 22, 2023 and ending on December 4,
2023, at the end of the Public Hearing, unless extended by the Board of County Commissioners.
Written public testimony may be submitted via Email to:jeffboccgco jefferson.wa.us You may view
testimony received by clicking here: www.co.jefferson.wa.us — Services — Laserfiche Web Portal
(username and password is: public) — Board of County Commissioners — BOCC Agenda Packets —
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You may also Mail your testimony to: Jefferson County Commissioners' Office; P.O. Box 1220, Port
Townsend, WA 98368. Written testimony must be received by the Board of County Commissioners
by the end of the hearing testimony period.
Signed this 13th day of November, 2023,
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton,Chair