Whatcom County

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Meeting Name: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/25/2023 10:25 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting
HYBRID MEETING - ADJOURNS BY NOON, MAY BEGIN EARLY (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil, OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 4.25.2023
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Combined Packet, Agenda Revision Notice for 4.25.2023
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AB2023-236 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal amendment between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 for the provision of a one-time distribution of EMS Levy Funds in support of Basic Life Support services in the amount of $61,755.39RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-251 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Phoenix Counseling, LLC to provide domestic violence evaluations and treatment for defendants processed through Whatcom County District Court and Bellingham Municipal Court in the amount of $80,000.01 for a total amended contract amount of $120,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-278 13.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Snohomish County to utilize State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funding to sustain and enhance Division of Emergency Management programs, in the amount of $42,081RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-281 14.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Lynden Tribune and Print Co. to provide print and mail services, in the amount of $60,000.00RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-283 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Snohomish County for Health Officer coverage when either County’s Health Officer is physically unavailable or is absent and Health Officer advice and authority is necessaryRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-285 16.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award bid #23-20 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Granite Construction Company for the Hot Mix Asphalt Pre-Level at various locations in an amount not to exceed $564,790RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-288 17.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham for the lease extension for the Williamson Way land, in the amount of $91,362.67RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-290 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and USDA Forest Service to provide a part-time deputy to patrol roads in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, within Whatcom County boundaries, in the amount of $56,760.00RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-291 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce to support essential community services and recovery assistance after a state declared disaster, in the amount of $4,294,850RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-292 110.Bid AwardRequest authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #22-63 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Andgar Mechanical LLC to add heat pumps to the Sun House in the amount of $97,429.31RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-296 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to implement the strategy of the Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), in the amount of $159,354.00RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-305 11.PresentationPresentation and discussion regarding the National Center for Public LandsPRESENTED  Action details Media Media
AB2023-276 12.ReportReport from Facilities Division of Administrative Services DepartmentREPORTED  Action details Media Media
AB2023-306 11.DiscussionDiscussion of work project topics to recommend to the Business and Commerce Advisory CommitteeDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2023-264 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the Public Safety Radio System Fund, request no. 3RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-269 12.OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing an interfund loan for the purchase of flood response equipmentRECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-270 13.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2023 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $6,245,264RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-271 14.Resolution (FCZDBS)Resolution amending the 2023 Flood Control Zone District & Subzones Budget, request no. 1, in the amount of $12,096,245 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-279 15.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Collins Woerman to continue assistance in planning, facilitation, and technical support of Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) team meetings, in the amount of $100,000.00 for a total contract amount of $140,000.00 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-282 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to support childcare stabilization in Whatcom County, in the amount of $498,732.72RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-293 17.ContractRequest authorization from the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Northwest Youth Services to support operations at the Ground Floor Day Use Center in the amount of $34,148 for a total amended countract amount of $194,148RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-300 18.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to operate the Whatcom Homeless Service Center in the amount of $1,113,813 for a total amended contract amount of $5,128,564RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2023-315 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Sourcewell Cooperative to take advantage of existing Sourcewell bids and requests for proposalRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media



Whatcom County, Washington
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