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Staff said the original 2025 program had been ambitious and that several large projects will now be split between 2025 and 2026 or delayed. They presented three scenarios for ending cash at the start of 2026: an optimistic scenario (Susan's full-spend plan) that would leave roughly $9.2 million; a middle case of about $10.2 million; and a worst-case where many projects drop off leaving about $17.5 million. Staff said the projected beginning cash for 2026 is $16.2 million.

Commissioners asked whether federal funds routed through the state are actually sitting in the state or still controlled by federal agencies. Staff replied that while some funds are obligated (South Cloverdale is obligated; Allender Bridge funds would be available if obligated by Sept. 30), other federal dollars may still be held by the federal government and that loss of federal construction funding could delay or stop projects until local reserves or alternate funding are available. For FEMA-funded projects, staff noted FEMA processes can slow scheduling and said Pleasant Hill (a FEMA project) could be at risk if federal funding availability or obligations change, though staff characterized the road as low traffic compared with major state highways.

No formal action was taken. Staff said they will continue to refine the six-year plan, include 2027 projections and post materials for public review ahead of a hearing in December.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wednesday Business Meeting - 07.16.2025","oneSentenceSummary","County engineering staff revised the roads-construction schedule and showed three cash-flow scenarios with a beginning 2026 cash estimate of $16.2 million and potential year-end balances ranging from about $9.2 million to $17.5 million.","taxTitle","Cowlitz County, Washington","taxId",5122,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166905,"Hall of Justice HVAC, AV and courtroom move continue; staff to provide SharePoint updates and AV procurement",1,13330,15269,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b&start=13&end=15","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b/thumbnail_13330.jpg","/articles/6166905/Cowlitz-County/Washington/Hall-of-Justice-HVAC-AV-and-courtroom-move-continue-staff-to-provide-SharePoint-updates-and-AV-procurement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166905-4558af0ab07d878132ff980db9053ecc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434449&Signature=eeSKn7r~NKRkgOSUZihCtL3k6gy4essJQVI4wHoX9vcijq9MIMgTrg~NYa8lVccXy5pjkn3sNkmgtBdzwUe83Vjx6wDkBocCjIpXr06OvjJ~GYm~Ld7jG~roDAMxo7snaDfgjVyW5lm~h4NDDdHI9RJKHU~TaYJfoAbTUU-bTeBfw2h0PLVhF147y7M-tMUw96JZMT1dqGY8s~WTTqDEeC5CNkHJ8DC3r13s2AXNvvCLPTDc3tPdO~bVolKPdWsuv0UZ1ewjJuTOnJsEC6oZcatPFGRUxIZrygjemnqQvbKwP1S3WcPJRC-1vNfItbWK8N8l7TQnRZfuk36W8M8HVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff reported ongoing planning and coordination for the Hall of Justice (HOJ) HVAC and related courtroom changes. Savannah Clement said daily coordination meetings are underway and IT staff are building a SharePoint site for project communications, agendas and outstanding items. Staff told the board that contractors will mobilize the week of Aug. 18 for soft construction and that heavier construction and moves are scheduled to start in mid‑September.

Commissioners asked about meeting-room AV across the hall; staff said they have requested approval to issue a purchase order for AV equipment for a pop-up court system that will allow court to be held in alternate spaces. Data lines have been run, and staff said AV will be installed prior to any court dates. Security staffing will be reallocated from existing enforcement personnel: one security guard will be transferred from the Northwest enforcement contract and a sheriff's deputy will be assigned to the site, staff said, adding the change will not create an added staffing cost. Staff described coordination with IT leads Mac and Mike and Jordan for scheduling and said a SharePoint site will enable commissioners to view real-time progress if they want access.

No board vote or formal action was taken; staff will proceed with procurement and coordination and provide commissioners access to the SharePoint project site.","County staff updated commissioners on Hall of Justice HVAC and related courtroom AV and security work, with soft-construction mobilization planned for mid‑August, AV procurement pending, and security coverage to be reallocated without added cost.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":78,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166910,"County continues information-gathering for juvenile-facilities capital plan; board to consider tours and follow-up",11992,13209,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b&start=11&end=13","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b/thumbnail_11992.jpg","/articles/6166910/Cowlitz-County/Washington/County-continues-information-gathering-for-juvenile-facilities-capital-plan-board-to-consider-tours-and-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166910-58070e46489eb8f81e51c89f9df467e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434449&Signature=JaALyCqmx0cIEjMJLXyMmrjAnDmPZnRCrUHSnbxxA9GlOayIZlfqtsO-C37JRNgj6XunzGuzrx4U8BI59ZrIFbZwGL52E6OSRWeYJv~qaucxlsoNkzHzjUqzjczTwoDqZBy5TN1-P-OvwBO33puLEq715qvHYsgmj7F2huqXTbayWuTuzHo03120xnrtjfK8feG5PAfJtwmiQaMv~A6-zfeXTeUfYO6CP8Rgww4vmcDje~qTSqtAinQ2tByXxmJ4ow8cWYogu44fjP7nFlOQhjpOuESmzQRSjUIufXFSJTW~I07ddjGaX7cxGC6NO7KQT7mk1K0BQfVTOcw3Hx6Y~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the Board of County Commissioners that they are continuing investigative work on the capital needs of the county juvenile facility. Savannah Clement said staff met with juvenile staff and are compiling information on partner agencies, comparable counties and multiple building scenarios. The board previously directed staff to meet with juvenile staff; staff said they have done that work and are preparing options.

Commissioner comments indicated they want time to confer with fellow commissioners before giving direction. One commissioner said: \"I'd like to have some time to spend and sit with them and make sure we're all on the same page,\" and commissioners indicated interest in a site tour. Staff proposed providing a high-level information packet and then convening for discussion, and offered to schedule a tour of the juvenile facility so commissioners can \"just walk through it.\" No formal decisions were made at the meeting; staff will return with more detailed material and will coordinate commissioner briefings and a tour if requested.","Staff told commissioners they have reviewed partners, comparable counties and multiple scenarios for juvenile-facilities capital needs and will return with more detailed options; commissioners asked for time to confer and requested tours before direction.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166914,"County reports ARPA-funded water and sewer projects underway; meter replacement 25% complete",0,59997,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b&start=59&end=59","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b/thumbnail_59997.jpg","/articles/6166914/Cowlitz-County/Washington/County-reports-ARPA-funded-water-and-sewer-projects-underway-meter-replacement-25-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166914-87c0b76ed85fc523bf26e03dca93e0f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434449&Signature=Bfo902lxj1CbrTFvpMRbiFnsOZAZrGOaMU4CowyzpxTp290zuz6Hm2j6j8WcLu5eKFvR69MnOtKwgfHDF0~pU5TqIRY71PucD18gsPZRFdQ9K4nX~FrOdhvuTI5LF62eSzUktVUKitjjWVJOJMbAg2cJUreKP6aexRPOkG7uKzpThFWv6rY9YfCys7PL3ZgINemHLqxN7HsGAp9eSR-vP6a14Y1WW5buye1hWwunEk1p982mNuP1HBzFSMQdSLguMh2lrwaSshqn7pWZQUktYEfGM-pE0sdIB7TeCvldXu9a8JoiR~MeaV38FPw5wf8za7QC6MUjV05XeOMTh6oq5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Savannah Clement and county staff provided a status update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects for water and sewer infrastructure. \"The meter replacement project ... overall, the project's 25% complete,\" Savannah Clement said, adding Riderwood — the area with the highest concentration of ratepayers — is about half complete and customers have given positive feedback about the new meters and an upcoming customer portal expected in August.

Staff reported the pressure-zone project on Tower Road and Juanita has finished water-main work and began pump-station installation this week, with a projected September completion. The Tudo Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades mobilized on the 14th and are expected to finish in November. The Camelot loss replacement plans are at 100% and staff plan to review them and go to bid in August. Riderwood emergency water acquisition is nearing completion on property, with staff aiming to bring paperwork to the board in August and bid procurement in October–November. Shadow Mountain is being scaled to available dollars with a planned January bid and work next summer.

Clement told the board that once Riderwood property and procurement steps are complete, the community should see fewer emergency outages: \"Ryderwood will move in the hopes that this would be the last summer and they have to worry about their water? That's the hopes.\" No additional funding amounts were specified in the update on most items; Clement said staff will report when they can present contract and bid schedules. The Camelot and other projects include plans to minimize potential change orders during procurement.

Staff also noted related facilities projects: ARPA-funded tennis and basketball-court resurfacing and restriping at Riverside expected to be completed by the end of the summer, and a software implementation tied to the meter project expected in August to allow customers to view usage and detect leaks. No formal board action occurred; staff will return with bid packages and contract paperwork when ready.","Staff updated commissioners on ARPA-funded water and sewer projects including a meter-replacement program (25% complete), pressure-zone work with pump-station installation, Tudo wastewater upgrades mobilized, Camelot loss replacement plans and Riderwood emergency water property acquisition.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":101,"_43":112,"_45":112,"_47":113,"_49":114,"_51":115,"_53":116,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":117,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":118,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166920,"County staff weigh reservation system, cameras and other fixes for transfer-station 2–3 hour waits",352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b&start=352&end=352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5413877-c61527408b1bcca8f42bd60b97a6724b/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6166920/Cowlitz-County/Washington/County-staff-weigh-reservation-system-cameras-and-other-fixes-for-transfer-station-23-hour-waits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166920-512b2c967d735c4eced88dc81f222f45/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434449&Signature=nzqjcii4H63-OTgWFQhZBv~9rfemmjDaO7QpR4Y-K6SGTf2Zmj39MsqMaRaIpUf5mKRbuT4o1ggvFVITZgecCurAI4d2mYS6ewyeOCLlTxI8qkGwjSf9GcVpL-Ny1jyFZpvZVuGZQiO-ZrWaT2J4zHKvQgR7NtcflLxkT9-BgvcaNfph6vjjyVxLmwJjhN~r-zgnQfXrwsbSCNgzCJ8rxxJhg8k6~-RZyHx5sHArPwhnvd5~67jAp03ETmETvu-4EqyV9X9p73f8VE~iwDDzKrtu~Tq~9qSrs5GlBUAkV47cfR-hvwL3eNBe8CgmhYKLX35pBzk0gpMSTX71oGTfMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mike Moss, public services director, told the Board of County Commissioners that transfer-station queueing for tipping trailers has lengthened and that the county is pursuing short- and long-term responses. \"There's, like, 2 to 3 hour waits for people to get through their trailers,\" Moss said, calling that \"probably unacceptable.\" He said the county has met with the station operator Waste Control and will pilot a reservation system with a few commercial accounts and explore a live camera feed to let drivers see queue length before they arrive. Moss said adding a second transfer station is a possibility but would take several years for permitting and construction and is not a short-term fix.

The problem, Moss said, stems in part from the transfer-station layout: tipping trailers share the same floor space as packer trucks and container haulers, a configuration that worked 20 years ago but is becoming strained with increased volume from both commercial and residential customers. He noted the county’s contract with Waste Control includes language describing an average service time of about \"15 minutes from scale to start tipping,\" but that current volumes create much longer waits for trailers.

Commissioners and staff discussed several options during the meeting. Staff plans to: 1) pilot a reservation system with a small number of commercial accounts to test scheduled arrival times; 2) discuss installing a live camera to show queue length; 3) consider selective seasonal or construction‑season adjustments, such as restricting some tipping times to commercial haulers; and 4) examine rate adjustments for out‑of‑county vehicles to reduce external demand. Mike Moss said Waste Control is open to trialing a reservation approach and staff will continue to meet with the operator. A county commissioner noted enforcement and permitting constraints if the county wanted to add new tipping space.

Public-safety and environmental consequences from illegal dumping were raised informally by a speaker recounting callers who said long waits had led some residents to dump trash in the woods; staff told the board they do not want that outcome and are pursuing alternatives. Moss emphasized that the transfer-station operations are under the county’s contract with Waste Control, so while public works fields the complaints, Waste Control is the operator working on operational fixes.

No formal action or vote was taken at the meeting; staff said they will continue negotiations with Waste Control, run small pilots and report back to the board.","County staff and commissioners discussed long wait times at the county transfer station for tipping trailers, explored a pilot reservation system for commercial haulers, camera monitoring, changing out-of-county rates and longer-term options such as an additional transfer station.","actionData","errors"]

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