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Meeting Name: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2023 10:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
HYBRID MEETING - ADJOURNS BY NOON (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 1.5.2023, AGENDA REVISED 1.9.2023
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Agenda Revision for 1.10.2023
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
AB2023-049 21.Special Order of BusinessNomination and appointment of Committee ChairNOMINATED AND APPOINTED  Action details Media Media
AB2023-021 11.DiscussionDiscussion of ordinance amending the Whatcom County Unified Fee Schedule - Ferry RatesDISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2022-725 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to operate the Ground Floor Day Use Center in the amount of $160,000 for a total amended contract amount of $576,770RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-731 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Hunt Forensics for increased costs of services in the amount of $893,449.13 for the total amount of $3,356,602RECOMMENDED TO HOLD IN COMMITTEEPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-001 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group to provide Housing Assistance to those impacted by the November 2021 Floods, in the amount of $2,050,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-040 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Ecology for site characterization activities at Plantation Rifle Range, in the amount of $700,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-047 15.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Humane Society for animal control and shelter services in the amount of $932,218RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-707 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services for administrative, management and support services in the amount of $180,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-723 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Bellingham Food Bank to procure, warehouse and distribute food and other essentials to low and very low income families in the amount of $276,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-724 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. to operate the County’s moderate risk waste facility known as Disposal of Toxics in the amount of $120,000 for a total amended contract amount of $1,320,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-726 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Snohomish County to implement youth cannabis and tobacco prevention activities in the amount of $31,000 for a total amended contract amount of $56,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-727 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Island County to implement youth cannabis and tobacco prevention activities in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $50,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-728 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservation District to administer the Firewise fire risk reduction program throughout Whatcom County in the amount of $80,000WITHDRAWN  Action details Media Media
AB2022-729 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and United General District 304 to implement youth cannabis and tobacco prevention activities, in the amount of $81,650RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-730 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and San Juan County to implement youth cannabis and tobacco prevention activities in the amount of $25,000 for a total amended contract amount of $50,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-733 19.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interagency agreement between Whatcom County and the State of Washington Department of Ecology for Whatcom Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Operations and Projects, in the amount of $75,846.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2022-734 110.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and FLO Analytics to accurately map all Whatcom County solid waste landfills and their associated 1000’ buffer zones, in the amount of $51,655RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-005 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the County to provide probation services to the CityRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-006 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Blaine for the County to provide probation services to the CityRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-007 113.InterlocalRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Everson for the County to provide probation services to the CityRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-008 114.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation, to obligate federal Emergency Relief funding in the amount of $1,840,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-012 115.ResolutionResolution to approve annual petition for refunds paid list consistent with RCW 84.69.020.RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-013 116.InterlocalRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden for the County to provide probation services to the CityRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-014 117.InterlocalRequest authorization for County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Sumas for the County to provide probation services to the CityRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-015 118.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Military Department for funding for local jurisdictions to prepare for all hazards through the sustainment and enhancement of local emergency management programs in the amount of $80,956RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-016 119.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for the County to oversee the administration of the Domestic Violence Perpetrator Opportunity for Treatment Funding (DVPOTS)RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-019 120.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Anchor QEA to prepare a multi-purpose water storage assessment for WRIA 1, in the amount of $150,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Contol Zone District Board of SupervisorsRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-024 121.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master’s Touch LLC to provide printing and mailing of tax statements   Action details Media Media
AB2023-039 122.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Conservation District in support of the Firewise Wildfire Risk Reduction Program in the amount of $80,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-041 123.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a collective bargaining agreement between Whatcom County and International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-042 124.ContractRequest authorization for a Letter of Understanding between Whatcom County and the Fraternal Order of Police, Matt Herzog Memorial Lodge #24 to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-043 125.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Letter of Agreement between Whatcom County and PROTEC17 to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-044 126.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Federal Financial Assistance Grant, in the amount of $18,476.57RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-024 121.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Master’s Touch LLC to provide printing and mailing of tax statementsRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-055 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Amendment Between Whatcom County, City of Bellingham and Fire Protection District No 7 to pays in accordance with the 2023 portion of the 2023-2028 Levy Plan which includes a 5th Medic Unit in the amount of $13,837,716RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media



Whatcom County, Washington
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