HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-040 - Res. Replacing Res. 2020-40 Updating Real Property Acquisition Procedures for Public Works RESOLUTION NO. IDIS-D40
REPLACING RESOLUTION 2020-40
UPDATING THE REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
WHEREAS, The Mason County Department of Public Works engages in projects designed to
improve the County's transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, said projects frequently require the acquisition of additional right of way from
abutting property owners; and
WHEREAS, certain federal and state laws and regulations set forth procedures for the
acquisition of real property, including rights of way; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that adherence to said laws and
regulations in all real property and right of way acquisition activities of County staff is appropriate and
required; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2020-40 approved May 19, 2020 adopted the County Real Property
and Right of Way Acquisition Procedures; and
WHEREAS, Public Works is prompting the Board of Commissioners to update these
procedures to reflect changes to personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of Commissioners that
Real Property Acquisition Procedures for Public Works Projects found in Exhibit A, attached hereto,
are hereby adopted and mandated for use by Public Works staff in connection with all transportation
improvement projects and other activities in pursuit of the Public Works mission; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Real Property and Right of Way
Acquisition procedures found in Mason County Resolution 2020-40 are hereby replaced.
DATED this Jz ` day of J.M4 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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McKenzie Smi , Clerk of the Board
Sharon Trask, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ran y Neathe n, Vice Chair
Tim Whit ad Chief I
Kevin Shutty, C mmissioner