Benton County formally accepts quitclaim deed for McBee Campground

At the May 7 meeting the board voted to accept a quitclaim deed transferring the McBee Campground to Benton County. County staff and a presenter said the deed is the final step in a transfer that will support state park grant applications and allow the county to own and steward the campground.

The presenter noted the deed had been executed by the donor organization (transcript contains several spellings of the donor name). County Counsel and staff clarified that acceptance by the board is the formal step to bring the property into county ownership. Commissioner Pat Malone moved to accept the quitclaim deed; the motion passed by the commissioners present.