Arne Mortensen, Commissioner District 1
Dennis Weber, Commissioner District 2
Richard R. Dahl, Commissioner District 3
Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Regular Public Meeting
May 7 , 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting Convenes at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of April 29-May 1, 2024
Consent Agenda of May 7, 2024
Board of Health – 10:00 a.m.
Public Comments
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Consent Agenda
Agreements/Contracts/Bid Awards
ZOOM Link KLTV Link
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1. Final Cost Report from County Forces for work done on the Kalama River Road Culvert Replacement project from MP 2.35 to MP 2.39 to correct the milepost error and update the status of two other projects.
2. Agreement Amendment No. 2 with PPC Solutions (Phoenix Security Corp) for courier services for various county departments. The amendment will extend the agreement for one additional year and increase the contract amount by 3.1% for a new total amount of $12,902.52.
3. Bid Award to L. Rock Industries, Inc. for aggregate for bituminous surface treatment for 2024. The total cost is $319,132.39, including WA State sales tax.
4. Bid Award to Gardner Rock, Inc., L Rock Industries, LLC, Harold Sorensen Trucking, Inc. dba Kalama River Road Quarry, and JL Storedahl & Sons, Inc for the purchase of road surfacing materials for the period of May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025.
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Regular Public Meeting
May 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Board Correspondence
5. Letters/Notices
a. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 4/18/2024 regarding Incident Report Related to Project Safety, Canal Sinkholes, Swift No. 2 Project
b. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 4/18/2024 regarding Right Abutment Seepage Modifications Feasibility Study, Swift No. 1 Project
Vouchers
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000017832-5000017902
Special Purpose District No. 1 5000002520-5000002535 24,601.20
Special Purpose District No. 2 7000003771-7000003775 3,425.78
Special Purpose District No. 2 7000000374-7000000374
Board of Health – 10:00 a.m.
10AM - Call Meeting to Order
Old / Unfinished Business
o Review Minutes
New Business
o Public Service Announcement Winners – play video
o Regaining Trust in Public Health
Public Comment Period
o Citizen Participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
Executive Session (as needed)
Adjourn Meeting
Updates
Chairman Updates
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday June 5th @ 2:30 p.m. – 2024 Budget Amendment Review
Citizen Comments – Citizen participation may be anonymous. See RCW 42.30.040
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Fund Voucher Numbers Amount Claims 1000055215-1000055369 $ 1,563,665.60 Claims
558,631.85
261,272.69
1000016956-1000017031
Payroll
39,038.88 Payroll
1,255,571.87 Total
260.00
163112-163139
271232-271774
$ 3,706,467.87
Regular Public Meeting
May 7, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
RCW 42.30.040 - Conditions of attendance not to be required. A member of the public shall not be required, as a condition to attendance at a meeting of a governing body, to register his or her name and other information, to complete a questionnaire, or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent to his or her attendance. People may remain anonymous when logging on to Zoom by creating any name and email of their choosing. In a meeting, public comment will be received, either or both, orally (raise hand in Zoom or use *9 on phone) and by writing. Note: Written comments may be sent to the Board at any time. For oral presentations, the Board may set a time for comments and speakers.
All matters listed with the Consent Agenda were previously distributed to each Board Member for reading and study, were available for public viewing, are considered items of regular County business, and will be approved, without separate discussion, by one motion of the Board of County Commissioners. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for separate discussion and voting at the request of any Board Member.
The Board of Commissioners may add and take action on other items not listed on this Agenda.
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BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
FINAL COST REPORT 2023 - Work by County Forces
Submitted For: Susan Eugenis, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
On October 3, 2023, a Final Cost Report was presented for work done by County Forces on the Kalama River Road Culvert Replacement project at MP 2.02 and MP 2.06. Those milepost numbers were incorrect, they should have been MP 2.35 to 2.39. Attached is a Final Cost Report for 2023 to correct that error and update the status of two other County Forces projects.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to certify the Final Cost Report for 2023 and that the notice be published as required by State law.
Attachments
Final Cost Report
Final Cost Report Notice
Inbox
Susan Eugenis
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Form Review
Reviewed By
Date
Susan Eugenis 04/30/2024 06:57 AM
Susan Eugenis 04/30/2024 06:57 AM
Mike Moss 05/01/2024 09:28 AM
Started On: 04/24/2024 02:41 PM
AS-13500 A. 1.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County, Washington, in compliance with RCW 36.77.070, that the following Work by County Forces Construction has been completed.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION C.R.P. NUMBER
The following work was completed on Kalama River Road MP 2.35 – MP 2.39 not MP 2.02 – MP 2.07 as previously reported. Replacement of the existing damaged and undersized culvert that had been broken off, leaving a near vertical drop from the road shoulder to the culvert inlet. The new culvert was upsized to allow passage of debris. Kalama River Road Culvert Replacement MP 2.02 and Slide Creek Road Realignment are no longer work by county forces projects
758 $ 72,445.16
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PUBLISHED: 5/11/24
PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT: To be published in one issue.
BILLING INFORMATION:
1) AFFIDAVIT TO: Cowlitz County Commissioners ATTN: Clerk of the Board 207 Fourth Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626 2) BILL and AFFIDAVIT TO: Cowlitz County Department of Public Works P.O. 00993 1600 – 13th Avenue South Kelso, WA 98626
NOTICE FINAL
COST REPORT
COUNTY
CONSTRUCTION
FORCES
COSTS
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with PPC Solutions for Courier Services
Submitted For: Debra Gardner
Submitted By: Ashley Claussen Department: Treasurer
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
On April 20, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners executed Agreement No. 2021-0001-01 with PPC Solutions (Phoenix Security Corp) for courier services for various county departments. Services include transport of valuable assets and deposits for the Auditor, Treasurer, Clerk, District Court, Offender/Probation Services, Sheriff, Jail, Health and Human Services, and Public Works.
The attached Amendment No. 2 extends the agreement for one additional year and increases the contract amount by 3.1% for a new total amount of $12,902.52. This increase was determined by the Consumer Price Index in accordance with the terms of the initial agreement. This is the second of three contract extensions available.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF No.
Department Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve and execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with PPC Solutions, Inc.
Attachments
Amendment No. 2
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Debra Gardner
Form Started By: Ashley Claussen
Debra Gardner
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2024
04/29/2024 07:17 AM
Started On: 04/26/2024 03:39 PM
AS-13503 Consent A. 2.
AMENDMENT NO. Two to Agreement No. 2021-0001-01 with PPC Solutions, Inc.
1. This Amendment No. Two to Agreement No. 2021-0001-01 between Cowlitz County, Washington, (“COUNTY”), and PPC Solutions, Inc. (“CONTRACTOR”) shall take effect and be in force on the below stated date of authorization as agreed to by COUNTY and CONTRACTOR
2. COUNTY AND CONTRACTOR previously entered into an agreement for Courier Services, to wit: Board agenda item AS-11297 approved and executed by the Board of County Commissioners on March 31, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. One to expire on April 30, 2023.
3. COUNTY is now in need of continuing services under the Agreement and CONTRACTOR is amenable to extending his/her services to COUNTY under the same terms and conditions of the original Agreement, and as set forth below.
4. Both COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to modify the Agreement as in the parties’ best interests and in furtherance of the purposes and intent of this amendment, as set forth below:
a. Extend the end date of the Agreement to April 30, 2025
b. Increasing the total Agreement amount by $12,902.52.
5. Except as provided above in this Amendment No. Two, all terms, conditions, duties, obligations and provisions of the original Agreement and any prior Amendment(s) shall remain in full force and effect.
The parties hereto have executed this agreement on this 30th day of April 2023, and each signatory to this Amendment No. Two warrants that he/she is duly authorized and executes this Amendment for and on behalf of the below-inscribed parties hereto.
CONTRACTOR:
Print name:
Title:
Date:
Sheila Leslie President 4/26/2024
ATTEST:
Kelly Dombrowsky Clerk of BoardBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON:
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis P. Weber, Commissioner
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FORM HAS BEEN APPROVEDBYCOWLITZCOUNTYPROSECUTING ATTORNEYSOFFICE
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
BID AWARD - Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment for 2024 - L Rock Industries, Inc.
Submitted For: Shawn Roewe, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
Bids were received and opened on April 24, 2024, for aggregate for bituminous surface treatment for 2024. Three bids were received as outlined in the attached bid tabulation.
Aggregate rock is used in the chip seal program to provide the new driving surface for the roadways. Chip sealing is an important component of the road maintenance program to extend the life of the roads.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to award the bid for aggregate for bituminous surface treatment to the lowest responsible bidder, L. Rock Industries, Inc., for the total cost of $319,132.39, which includes Washington State sales tax.
APPROVED this 7th day of May 2024
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis P. Weber, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Fiscal Impact
Expenditure Required $: 319,132.39
Budget Sufficient Y-N: Y
Amendment Required Y-N: N
AS-13505 A. 3.
_________________-_________________
Source of Funds - What Dept ? : Roads
Grant Y-N:
Bid Tabulation
Inbox
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Attachments
Form Review
Reviewed By Date
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss
04/30/2024 06:58 AM
05/01/2024 09:28 AM
Started On: 04/29/2024 04:45 PM
BID TABULATION
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
Delivered to Stockpile Locations no later than June 30, 2024
Bid Opening Date April 24, 2024
Longview Shop Yard
Ocean Beach Hwy Longview, WA 98632
BID
Rock
Inc
Item Stockpile Site Description Approx Unit Sales Sales Total Unit Sales Sales Total No. Quantity Price Tax Rate Tax Amount Price Tax Rate Tax Amount
TAB L
Industries,
Good Crushing Inc.
5715
WSDOT Mill Creek Pit 100 Mill Creek Rd Longview, WA 98632 Headquarters Rd Pit 115 Headquarters Rd Castle Rock, WA 98611 CR Shop Yard 111 Gassman Road Castle Rock, WA 98611 Headquarters Rd Pit 115 Headquarters Rd Castle Rock, WA 98611 Woodland Public Works 300 E Scott Ave Woodland, WA 98674 WASHINGTON SALES TAX TOTAL 23,032.39 29,935.28 GRAND TOTAL 319,132.39 414,550.28 3215 3/8" - #4 2740 1550 3/8" - #4 3/8" - #4 1550 6,323.07 88,440.87 18,757.94 72,138.97 1,405.54 5,157.57 9,895.26 135,151.66 50,030.42 50,030.42 3,576.92 3,576.92 29.97 29.97 29.97 38.96 7.90% 7.70% 7.70% 7.70% 7.90% 7.70% 7.70% 24.50 24.50 28.00 72,299.01 40,899.08 40,899.08 97,131.58 2,924.08 2,924.08 7,111.58 4 3/8" - #4 470 3/8" - #4 1780 3/8" - #4 2 3 Toledo, WA 98591 (360) 864-8871 451 Mandy Rd 28.00 8.10% 1,065.96 14,225.96 28.00 7.70% 3,837.68 53,677.68 24.50 7.70% 5,169.01
1 699 Tennessee Rd Winlock, WA 98596 (360) 864-2974 36.92 37.63 7.70% 8.10% Page 1 of 2
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works
BID TABULATION
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
Delivered to Stockpile Locations no later than June 30, 2024
Bid Opening Date April 24, 2024
TAB
Inc
Longview Shop Yard 5715 Ocean Beach Hwy
Longview, WA 98632
WSDOT Mill Creek Pit
100 Mill Creek Rd
Longview, WA 98632
Headquarters Rd Pit
115 Headquarters Rd
Castle Rock, WA 98611
CR Shop Yard
111 Gassman Road
Castle Rock, WA 98611
BID
Item Stockpile Site Description Approx No. Quantity
L Rock Industries, Inc
Headquarters Rd Pit 115 Headquarters Rd Castle Rock,
98611 Woodland Public Works 300 E Scott Ave Woodland, WA 98674 WASHINGTON SALES TAX TOTAL GRAND TOTAL 3215 3/8" - #4 2740 1550 3/8" - #4 3/8" - #4 1550 4 3/8" - #4 470 3/8" - #4 1780 3/8" - #4 2 3 Cowlitz
1
WA
County Department of Public Works
Unit Sales Sales Total Price Tax Rate Tax Amount 30,470.63 422,226.88 93,693.62 7.70% 6,698.62 8.10% 7.70% 5,311.08 74,286.08 7.70% 3,938.55 55,088.55 9,333.95 127,485.20 53,001.86 3,789.36 7.70% 31.75 33.00 31.75 36.75 7.90% 2150
Castle Rock,
36.75 38.75 18,671.57 1,399.07 Page 2 of 2
J.L. Storedahl & Sons,
Tower Rd
WA 98611 (360) 577-3906
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
BID AWARD - Road Surfacing Materials for the Period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025
Submitted For: Shawn Roewe, Public Works
Submitted By: Emilie Cochrane, Public Works Department: Public Works
Information
Subject and Summary Statement
On April 24, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners opened bids for road surfacing materials for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Bids were submitted as outlined on the attached bid tabulation. This is an open-ended bid as materials will be purchased as needed between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF or No
Yes
Department Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the Board move to award the bid for the purchase of road surfacing materials for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, to all responsive bidders listed below:
Gardner Rock, Inc.
L Rock Industries, LLC
Harold Sorensen Trucking, Inc. dba Kalama River Road Quarry JL Storedahl & Sons, Inc. (Various locations)
APPROVED this 7th day of May 2023
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
Arne Mortensen, Commissioner
Dennis P. Weber, Commissioner
ATTEST: ______________________________
Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Attachments
AS-13507 A. 4.
__________________________________
_________________-_________________
Bid Tabulation
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Susan Eugenis
Mike Moss, Public Works
Form Started By: Emilie Cochrane
Started On: 04/29/2024 04:55 PM
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works Road Surfacing Materials 05-01-24 Through 04-30-25 BID TAB Product All Loaded by Supplier Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton WSDOT Spec. Materials per 2020 Standard Specifications No. 4-0" Crushed Screening - WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4 15.00 3/8" - No. 4 Crushed Screening WSDOT Sec. 9-03.4 28.00 Ballast WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9 19.50 14.00 Shoulder Ballast WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9 19.50 14.00 Crushed Surfacing Base Course - WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9 19.50 14.00 14.00 12.00 Crushed Surfacing Top Course WSDOT Sec. 9-03.9 19.50 14.00 12.00 Quarry Spalls WSDOT Sec. 9-13.6 20.50 18.00 Non-WSDOT Spec. Materials 5/8" Top Course 19.50 14.00 14.00 12.00 1 1/4" Base Course 19.50 14.00 14.00 12.00 3" Minus Rock 19.50 14.00 14.00 4" - 6" 18.00 Pit Run Rock 16" minus 17.50 Select Pit Run 12" minus 19.50 Select Riprap 1'-2' Excavator Loaded 48.00 30.00 Select Riprap 2'-3' Excavator Loaded 48.00 Select Riprap 3'-4' Excavator Loaded 48.00 Jaw Run 19.50 14.00 8" 0 15.00 Drain Rock Quarry 1 1/4"-5/8" 20.50 1 2" 13.00 Sand 8.00 17.00 Common Fill 10.00 3.00 Other Materials 3" Minus Structural Fill (Cowlitz Co. Sieve Analysis) 14.00 14.00 Fill Sand 8.00 Top Soil 13.00 3/4" - 0 Crushed 14.00 14.00 19.50 1 1/4" 0 Crushed 14.00 14.00 14.00 3" 0 Crushed 14.00 14.00 1-1/2" 3/4" Crushed 16.00 16.00 16.00 Harold Sorensen Trucking, Inc. dba Kalama River Road Quarry 460 Kalama River Road Kalama, WA 98625 (360) 864-4921 : Office (360) 673-0795 : Quarry Gardner Rock 800 Block Luebke Rd Toutle, WA 98649 (360) 274-6720 JL Storedahl & Sons Tower Road Quarry 2150 Tower Rd Castle Rock, WA 98611 (360) 274-3158 JL Storedahl & Sons Longview Pit 6150 Ocean Beach Hwy Longview, WA 98632 (360) 425-4068 JL Storedahl & Sons Owl Creek Sand Pit 3000 Old Pacific Hwy N Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 578-2140 JL Storedahl & Sons Daybreak Pit 27140 NE 61st Ave Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-5664 JL Storedahl & Sons Mountain Top Quarry 18601 NE Yacolt Mtn Rd Yacolt, WA 98675 (360) 686-1155 L Rock Industries, LLC 451 Mandy Rd Toledo, WA 98591 (360) 864-8871 Bid Tab Road Surfacing Materials 5-1-24 through 4-30-25 Printed on: 4/29/2024 Page 1
Cowlitz County Department of Public Works Road Surfacing Materials 05-01-24 Through 04-30-25 BID TAB Product All Loaded by Supplier Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Vendor Notes Price per Cubic Yard Price per Ton Harold Sorensen Trucking, Inc. dba Kalama River Road Quarry 460 Kalama River Road Kalama, WA 98625 (360) 864-4921 : Office (360) 673-0795 : Quarry Gardner Rock 800 Block Luebke Rd Toutle, WA 98649 (360) 274-6720 JL Storedahl & Sons Tower Road Quarry 2150 Tower Rd Castle Rock, WA 98611 (360) 274-3158 JL Storedahl & Sons Longview Pit 6150 Ocean Beach Hwy Longview, WA 98632 (360) 425-4068 JL Storedahl & Sons Owl Creek Sand Pit 3000 Old Pacific Hwy N Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 578-2140 JL Storedahl & Sons Daybreak Pit 27140 NE 61st Ave Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-5664 JL Storedahl & Sons Mountain Top Quarry 18601 NE Yacolt Mtn Rd Yacolt, WA 98675 (360) 686-1155 L Rock Industries, LLC 451 Mandy Rd Toledo, WA 98591 (360) 864-8871 2-1/2" 1-1/2" Crushed 16.00 16.00 16.00 2" 4" Crushed 18.00 3" 8" Crushed 18.00 18.00 1" 0" Screenings 11.00 1' - 2' Rip Rap 30.00 30.00 30.00 2' - 3" Rip Rap 35.00 35.00 35.00 3' - 4' Rip Rap 40.00 40.00 40.00 Reject 10.00 10.00 13.50 Blend Sand 15.50 3" 5" Screened Quarry Rock 19.50 #57 Ballast 23.50 23.50 Gravel Backfill for Drains 23.50 23.50 Streambed Sediment 28.50 Cobbles 28.50 3/4" Screenings (Reject) 5.00 Large Fractured Drain Rock 2 1/2"-1 1/2" 16.00 Small Fractured Drain Rock 1 1/4"-3/4" 16.00 3/4" Minus 14.00 Bid Tab Road Surfacing Materials 5-1-24 through 4-30-25 Printed on: 4/29/2024 Page 2
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
FERC Notice 4/18/24 Incident Report Related to Project Safety, Canal Sinkholes, Swift No. 2 Project
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 4/18/2024 regarding Incident Report Related to Project Safety, Canal Sinkholes, Swift No. 2 Project.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF
Department Recommendation
Notice
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 04/29/2024 04:45 PM Final Approval Date: 04/29/2024
Consent 5. a.
AS-13504
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Office of Energy Projects
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - Portland Regional Office 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, Suite 750 REGENE) I
Portland, Oregon97232
(503) 552_2700
In reply refer to: P-2213
VIA Electronic Mail
Chris Velat Director of Power Management Public Utility District No. Iof Cowlitz County
cvelat@cowlitzpud.orgSubject: lncident Report Related to Project Safety, Canal Sinkholes, Swift No. 2 Project
Dear Mr. Velat:
This letter is to acknowledge your April 10,2024 letter transmitting an incident report related to the Swift No. 2 Project, FERC No. 2213. The submittal described that during an inspection ofcanal depressions by divers, drainage flow into several of the features was discovered, which was first observed by project staff on March 25,2024.
The incident report documents that information was collected Iiom the diver inspection and a bathymetric survey of features l-4 will completed in 6-12 months. If a noticeable increase in feature size is observed fiom the bathymetric survey, then a dive inspection will follow to visually investigate and determine any further change in conditions. We concur with this plan of action and we have no further comments on the incident report.
The initial notification to this office was provided by Chris Velat via phone on March 28, 2024.We appreciate your prompt and thorough communication with this office regarding the dive inspection findings. This fuIfills your notification requirements under 18 Code ofFederal Regulations (CFR) $ 12.10(a).
Within 60 days of the date of this letter, please respond to or submit a plan and schedule to address the comments above. File your submittal using the Commission's eFiling system at https://www.ferc.eov/ferc-online/overview. When eFiling, select Hydro: Dam Safety and Portland Regional Office from the eFiling menu. The cover page of the filing must indicate that the material was eFiled. For assistance with eFiling,
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coMMlssloNERs
FE ineS (866) 208-3676 (toll erc contact FERC Online SuPPort at fr.e), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY)'
Thank you for your continued cooperation and'interest in dam safety' If you have any questions, pl.u*e "ottat'f i)it;t;ilebtfi of this office at (503) 552'2717 '
SincerelY'
D O U G LAS B3[1',#:e"'J."JoHNSON ?il8;3ffiJ'
Douglas L' Johnson, P'E' Regional Engineer
2
BOCC Agenda
Meeting Date: 05/07/2024
FERC Notice 4/18/24 Right Abutment Seepage Modifications Feasibility Study, Swift No. 1 Project
Submitted For: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Submitted By: Kelly Dombrowsky, Clerk of the Board
Department: Commissioners Office
Subject and Summary Statement
Information
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Notice dated 4/18/2024 regarding Right Abutment Seepage Modifications Feasibility Study, Swift No. 1 Project.
Will Staff Attend - NAME OF STAFF Department Recommendation
Notice
Form Started By: Kelly Dombrowsky
Final Approval Date: 04/29/2024
Attachments
Form Review
Started On: 04/29/2024 04:47 PM
AS-13506 Consent 5. b.
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Office of Energy Projects
Division of Dam Safety and Inspections - Portland Regional Office 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd, Suite 750
Portland, oregon97232 | (so3\ 552-2700 APR 2e &t I
COMMISSIONERS OffiCE
4n8t2024
In reply refer to: P-2111
VIA Electronic Mail
Mr. Will Shallenberger Vice President, Renewable Resources PacifiCorp will. shalienberger@pacifi corp. com
Subject: Right Abutment Seepage Modifications Feasibility Study, Swift No. 1 Project
Dear Mr. Shallenberger:
This letter is to acknowledge your February 21, 2024 letter transmitting Right Abutment Seepage Modifications Feasibility Study (Feasibility Study) for the Swift No. 1 Project, FERC No. 21 1 1 We have reviewed the information provided and have the following comments:
1. Based on our review of the Feasibility Study we concur with its conclusions regarding the overall feasibility of modifting the seepage monitoring to better capture and monitor the seepage fiom the various sources on the right abutment.
2. The general concept provided for additional weir locations and flow separation appears acceptable. However, final plans and a construction authorization package must be submitted for our review prior to cofirmencement of the proposed modification work.
3. Provide a plan and schedule for completing the proposed modifications.
Within 60 days of the date of this letter, please respond to or submit a plan and schedule to address the comments above. File your submittal using the Commission's eFiling system at https://www.ferc.sov/ferc-online/overview. When eFiling, select Hydro: Dam Safety and Portland Regional Office from the eFiling menu. The cover page of the filing must indicate that the material was eFiled. For assistance with eFiling,
HE0EnED
contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY).
Thank you for your continued cooperation and interest in dam safety. Ifyou have any questions, please contact Mr. Justin Nettie of this office at (503) 552-2714.
Sincerely,
D O U G LAS B8lllffi :e'.-'^I"^
J O H N S O N ?fi";,'.31i%J,'
Douglas L. Johnson, P.E. Regional Engineer2