VCC schedules Title III public hearing, sets Dike Road bid date and raises Veterans Relief Fund
May 19, 2026 | Cowlitz County, Washington
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During a brief Tuesday meeting the VCC scheduled a public hearing and set bid and funding items on the consent agenda.
The board scheduled a public hearing for Title III funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 on July 21, 2026. Staff said the county typically receives two years’ worth of funds for rural projects and estimated the available sum at about $34,000, often used by rural fire stations.
Public works announced a call for bids for the Dike Road reconstruction project on June 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The work covers approximately 2.27 miles; staff estimated the project cost will likely fall in the $5 million to $5.5 million range pending bids.
The board also approved a Health and Human Services resolution to increase the Veterans Relief Fund account to $40,000 from the prior $20,000 to accommodate higher award amounts.
Staff noted correspondence from the Washington State County Road Administration Board (a Certificate of Good Practice) and presented voucher verifications and county vouchers totaling $2,565,754.84. A Forest Service representative is scheduled to appear at the June 2 meeting at 10:00 a.m. to discuss agency changes that may affect local residents.
No substantive debate occurred on these consent items during the meeting; the consent agenda passed by voice vote.
The board scheduled a public hearing for Title III funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 on July 21, 2026. Staff said the county typically receives two years’ worth of funds for rural projects and estimated the available sum at about $34,000, often used by rural fire stations.
Public works announced a call for bids for the Dike Road reconstruction project on June 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The work covers approximately 2.27 miles; staff estimated the project cost will likely fall in the $5 million to $5.5 million range pending bids.
The board also approved a Health and Human Services resolution to increase the Veterans Relief Fund account to $40,000 from the prior $20,000 to accommodate higher award amounts.
Staff noted correspondence from the Washington State County Road Administration Board (a Certificate of Good Practice) and presented voucher verifications and county vouchers totaling $2,565,754.84. A Forest Service representative is scheduled to appear at the June 2 meeting at 10:00 a.m. to discuss agency changes that may affect local residents.
No substantive debate occurred on these consent items during the meeting; the consent agenda passed by voice vote.
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