Legislation Details

File #: AB2021-009    Version: 1
Type: Interlocal Status: Authorized by Consent
File created: 12/18/2020 Meeting Body Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee
On agenda: 1/12/2021 Final action: 1/12/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement with the University of Washington for access and installation of seismic monitoring equipment at South Fork Park
Indexes: Parks & Recreation
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Agreement, 3. Background Information
Department Parks and Recreation Department

Primary Contact Email:    sbatdorf@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement with the University of Washington for access and installation of seismic monitoring equipment at South Fork Park

 

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SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:

 

This site access agreement between Whatcom County and the University of Washington would allow installation of monitoring equipment through the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, which will detect and provide and early warning of an earthquake event in the South Fork Valley area. The proposed location for the equipment is both secure and will not interfere with park use.