RES 97177 /RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION transferring the sum of $419,849.00 from the
Growth Management Act Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund.
WHEREAS,in July of 2000,the City purchased from Camas Moose Lodge No.1042 for the sum
of $679,849.19 real property located on the southeast shore of Lacamas Lake,and
WHEREAS,the site,which was purchased for park and open space uses,is adjacent to Camas
Heritage Park and Boat Launch,and is part of the overall Lacamas Lake,Round Lake and Fallen Leaf
Lake recreation area,and
WHEREAS,the site acquisition was consistent with the Camas Comprehensive Parks,Openspace
and Recreation Plan,and with the parks and openspace element of the Comprehensive Plan,and
WHEREAS,at the time of acquisition,the site qualified for funding from the Growth Management
Act Capital Projects Fund ,and specifically from parks and openspace impact fees and real estate excise tax
proceeds,and
WHEREAS,the $679,849.19 purchase price was paid with a grant from Clark County of
$260,000.00,and the balance with monies from the City General Fund ,and
WHEREAS,due to current economic conditions,there is a shortage in the General Fund ,and the
City Council desires to reimburse the General Fund in the amount of $419,849.19 from the Growth
Management Act Capital Projects Fund,and
WHEREAS,there are sufficient real estate excise tax proceeds in the Growth Management Act
Capital Projects Fund to reimburse the General Fund for such acquisition,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section I
There is hereby transferred from the Growth Management Capital Projects Fund to the
General Fund the sum of $419,849.00 which is reimbursement for the General Fund proceeds
used to acquire the Moose Lodge property on the southeast shore of Lacamas Lake.
3cte£ef ,2003.ADOPTED by the Council at a regular meeting this day of Q
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SIGNED:
Mayor /VV —T-&•VPtv
U_ATTEST:
Clerk(ED as to form:
City Attorney
CLARK COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’OFFICE
M E M O R A N D U M
To:Joan A.Durgin,Clerk -City of Camas
From:Tina Redline,Deputy Clerk of the Board
Date:July 5,2000
Re:SR 183-00
Enclosed are three (3)original copies of an Interlocal Agreement approved by the
Board July 5,2000.
These documents need the signature of Dean Dossett,Mayor,Roger Knapp,City
Attorney and you to be complete.After obtaining the signatures,please retain one
copy for your records and forward two original copies to my attention at Clark County
Commissioners,P.O.Box 5000,Vancouver,Washington 98666.Please call me at
397-2232 ext.4978 if you have any questions.Thank you.
From the desk of
Tina Redline
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Clark County Commissioners
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
between the
COUNTY OF CLARK,STATE OF WASHINGTON
and the
CITY OF CAMAS,STATE OF WASHINGTON
for
COOPERATIVE LAND ACQUISITION
of
PARKS AND RECREATION PROPERTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Page 1 of 6
In accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW,Ch.39.34),the County
of Clark,State of Washington,hereinafter the “County”,and the City of Camas,a
Washington municipal corporation hereinafter the “City”,in consideration of the
covenants,and agreement hereinafter mentioned,to be made and performed by the
Parties,do covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
BACKGROUND
1 .The County,consistent with the documents adopted by the Board of Clark County
Commissioners,plans,acquires and develops parks and open spaces throughout the
unincorporated areas of Clark County to meet community needs for recreational open
space.
2 .The City,consistent with documents adopted by the Camas City Council,plans,
acquires and develops parks and open spaces throughout the Camas urban area to
meet local community needs for recreational open space.
3 .Clark County has acquired and developed Lacamas Park,a regional park located on
the east side of State Route 500.Clark County has also acquired a trail easement for
the Lacamas Heritage Trail,located on the west side of Lacamas Creek,south of
Goodwin Road .The County is currently developing the trail and a trailhead to be
located at Goodwin Road,with the intent of deeding the easement and improvements
over to the City of Camas upon completion.
4 .The City of Camas has also acquired a portion of the Lacamas Heritage Trail
easement and developed the southern portion of the trail.The City,utilizing the
County’s Conservation Future’s program,has acquired significant acreage around
Fallen Leaf (formerly Dead Lake)and is continuing acquisition efforts in the vicinity
with the intent of providing additional open space and developable recreational park
space.
5 .Through the collective efforts of Clark County ,the City of Camas and local visionary
private property owners,the Lacamas Lake,Round Lake and lower Lacamas Creek
area now provides significant opportunities for regional and local outdoor recreational
needs.These efforts have resulted in significant public ownership in the area,
preserving public access to unique natural areas.
6 .To further the ongoing efforts to acquire and develop significant park and open space
land within the Urban Growth Boundary,to provide for a critical link between the
existing Lacamas Heritage Trail and Lacamas Park,and to provide much needed
waterfront public access,the City of Camas has negotiated the acquisition of a key
parcel of land located on the south shore of Lacamas Lake.With the cooperation and
foresight of the Camas Moose Lodge,the City of Camas has negotiated the
acquisition of the Camas Moose Lodge property,located at 227 N.E.Lake Road.The
4.84 acre site is located on the south shore of Lacamas Lake,and upon the vacancy by
the Moose Lodge,the property will be managed and maintained by the City of
Camas.Specifics of the future recreational use of the site will be determined through
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a master planning effort to be undertaken by the City of Camas.Acquisition of this
property represents a unique opportunity for the County to continue to participate in
the acquisition of key properties in and around the Lacamas Lake Area that will
provide for distinct and invaluable recreational opportunities for all the citizens of
Clark County.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the conditions under which the County
will participate financially in the acquisition of the Moose Lodge property,and the
County’s expectations regarding future public use of the property.
ARTICLE III
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the City of Camas
ownership of the subject property,unless the parties mutually agreed to modify the
agreement in writing.
ARTICLE IV
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Clark
County Commissioners and the Council of the City of Camas.
ARTICLE V
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
The following terms and conditions shall apply to the subject parties:
Clark County will contribute a total sum of $260,000 for the acquisition of the Camas
Moose Lodge property,described as parcel #090805-000,located in the northwest
quarter of Section 2,Township 1 North,Range 3 East,of the Willamette Meridian;
provided,however,legal ownership of the property shall vest in the City of Camas.
1 .
2.The County will provide the sum of $260,000 at closing.The City of Camas shall
notify Clark County of the intended date of closing no less than 15 days prior to
closing so that the County has adequate time to prepare a warrant for the sum.
3.The City of Camas will be responsible for all activities to complete the subject
transaction,and all costs incidental to the completion of the transaction.The
contribution by Clark County shall total no more than the $260,000 amount that has
been agreed upon.
4.The City of Camas shall complete the subject real property acquisition in a timely
manner.
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5.Once developed,the property shall be kept open for public use at reasonable hours
and times of year.Clark County recognizes,however,that appropriate hours may
vary considerably depending on the type of interest that has been acquired and the
existence of leaseback or other agreements that might properly limit public access.
6.The property shall be open for use of all segments of the public without restriction
because of race,creed,color,sex,religion,national origin or residence of the user.
7.User or other types of fees may be charged for use of the subject site and it’s
improvements,both current and future,provided that the fees and charges are
commensurate with the value of recreation services or opportunities furnished and are
within the prevailing range of public fees and charges within the region for the
particular activity involved.
8.On-site improvements shall be maintained in reasonable repair throughout their
estimated lifetime,so as to prevent undue deterioration that would discourage public
use.
9.The City of Camas should operate and maintain the property in accordance with all
applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations.
10.Should the subject property cease to be maintained for public recreational usage,the
City of Camas shall,prior to such cessation,provide a like property with equal or
greater recreational value for public use.
ARTICLE VI
REMEDIES
In the event that the City of Camas fails to comply with any or all of its
obligations under this agreement,Clark County will stipulate that specific performance
be the remedy preferred by them.
The remedy of specific performance will not be the only remedy available to the
County.Clark County may choose to exercise any and all other remedies available to it
by law,together with,or as an alternative to,specific performance,at the county’s option.
ARTICLE VII
LIABILITY
1.Each Party to this Agreement shall assume responsibility for being appropriately self-
insured or providing adequate liability insurance related to the responsibilities and
activities of that party.
2.In the event of any inconsistency in this Agreement,unless otherwise provided
herein,the inconsistency shall be resolved by given precedence in the following
order:
a)Applicable federal and state agency statutes,regulations or policies.
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b)The terms and conditions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII
INTERPRETATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and
delivered in the State of Washington,and it is mutually agreed and understood by both
Parties that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Venue shall be Clark County,Washington.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATION
The provisions of this Agreement may be amended only upon the mutual consent
of the Parties.No additions to,or alterations of,the terms of this Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and formally approved and executed by the duly authorized
agents of both Parties.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated only upon the mutual agreement of the
Parties.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
The City of Camas shall indemnify and hold harmless Clark County,Washington,its
officers,agents,and employees,'or any of them,from any and all claims,actions,
suits,liability,loss,costs,expenses,and damages of any nature whatsoever,by reason
of or arising out of ownership and/or purchase of the property.
1.
2.In the event that any suit based upon such a claim,action,loss,or damages is brought
against the County,the City shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense;
provided,that the County retains the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
governmental or public law is involved;and a final judgement is rendered against the
County,its officers,agents,and employees,or any of them,or jointly against the
County and the City and their respective officers,agents,and employees,or any of
them,the City shall satisfy the same.
ARTICLE XII
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the Parties with respect to the
subject matter covered or mentioned therein,and no prior Agreement shall be effective to
the contrary.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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ARTICLE XIII
RATIFICATION
Acts taken in conformity with this Agreement prior to their effective date(s)are
hereby ratified and affirmed.
ARTICLE XIV
SEVERABILITY
If any section or part of this Agreement is held by a court to be invalid,such
action shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Agreement.
f 31dLT b~GDU.*\T\/IN WITNESS THEREOF,The City and the School District have caused this
Agreement to be executed in their respective names by their duly authorized officers and
have caused this Agreement to be dated as of the jff day of LML
2000 .
CLARK COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF CAMAS,WASHINGTON
Craig EJndemore,ChairDeanDossett.Mayor
_AT ^/jpanvY Durgin,Clerk
/
Betty Sue Morris,Commissioner
Judie Stanton,Commissioner
Attest:
Clerk ofthe Board
iproved as to form only:
Curt Wyrick,County!Attorney
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT"A"SUPPLEMENTALAPPROPRIATION/BUDGETTRANSFERCONTROLNO.DEPT./DIVISION'TC"JETBATCH#DATERESOLUTION#BUDGETBIENNIUM6/29/00O&ol305ORIGINALCOPYPage1of106/29/20008:38AM
REQUEST FOR ITEMS ON COUNCIL AGENDA:
PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM OR SUBJECT ON THE COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING -JULY 10,2000:
•An Ordinance appropriating $680,000 from the General Fund to pay for acquisition of the
Moose Lodge property.lie
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OTHER RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION:
•Recommend passage of the ordinance.
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
•This provides General Fund appropriation to support this important property purchase.
I/We will/will not be present at the Council meeting to give an oral presentation.
Information explaining the above subject and/or recommendation is attached.
7 (signed)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE appropriating $680,000.00 from the GeneralFundtopayfortheacquisitionoftheMooseLodgeproperty,andamendingtheBudgetfortheYear2000toprovideforsuchexpenditure.
WHEREAS,the City desires to purchase certain real property owned by Camas Lodge
No .1042,Loyal Order of Moose,and
WHEREAS,the City and the Moose Lodge have negotiated a purchase price of
$680,000.00,and
WHEREAS,Clark County will assist with some of the funding of the purchase price by
contributing $260,000.00,which contribution will be shown as grant revenues in the City’s
general ledger,and
WHEREAS,there are sufficient unappropriated funds in the General Fund for the
payment of the purchase price,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF i .
CAMAS AS FOLLOWS:
Section I
The sum of $680,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to purchase
certain real property from the Camas Moose Lodge,and is allocated as follows:
Line Item Account No.Amount
Land 001 18 594 800 61 $680,000.00
Section II
Ordinance No.2247 and the Budget for the City of Camas for the Year 2000 are amended
to provide for the aforestated expenditure.
Section III
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five (5)days from and after its publication
according to law.
PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of July,2000.
SIGNED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
REQUEST FOR ITEMS ON COUNCIL AGENDA:
PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM OR SUBJECT ON THE COUNCIL
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING -JULY 10,2000:
•Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Clark County and the City of
Camas for cooperative land acquisition of the Moose Lodge parcel.
OTHER RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION:
•Recommend approval.
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
•This has been reviewed at the County and by Council in worksession.Under the terms of the
agreement,Clark County will contribute a sum of $260,000 for the acquisition of the Camas
Moose Lodge parcel,a 4.84-acre site on Lacamas Lake.
I/We will/will not be present at the Council meeting to give an oral presentation.
Information explaining the above subject and/or recommendation is attached.
(signed)
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT •f
between the
COUNTY OF CLARK,STATE OF WASHINGTON
and the
CITY OF CAMAS ,STATE OF WASHINGTON
for
COOPERATIVE LAND ACQUISITION
of
PARKS AND RECREATION PROPERTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Page 1 of 6
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In accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW,Ch.39.34),the CountyofClark,State of Washington,hereinafter the “County”,and the City of Camas,aWashingtonmunicipalcorporationhereinafterthe“City”,in consideration of thecovenants,and agreement hereinafter mentioned,to be made and performed by theParties,do covenant and agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
BACKGROUND
1.The County,consistent with the documents adopted by the Board of Clark CountyCommissioners,plans,acquires and develops parks and open spaces throughout theunincorporatedareasofClarkCountytomeetcommunityneedsforrecreationalopenspace.
2.The City,consistent with documents adopted by the Camas City Council,plans,acquires and develops parks and open spaces throughout the Camas urban area to
meet local community needs for recreational open space.
3 .Clark County has acquired and developed Lacamas Park,a regional park located ontheeastsideofStateRoute500.Clark County has also acquired a trail easement fortheLacamasHeritageTrail,located on the west side of Lacamas Creek,south ofGoodwinRoad.The County is currently developing the trail and a trailhead to belocatedatGoodwinRoad,with the intent of deeding the easement and improvementsovertotheCityofCamasuponcompletion.
4.The City of Camas has also acquired a portion of the Lacamas Heritage Trail
easement and developed the southern portion of the trail.The City,utilizing theCounty’s Conservation Future’s program,has acquired significant acreage aroundFallenLeaf(formerly Dead Lake)and is continuing acquisition efforts in the vicinity
with the intent of providing additional open space and developable recreational parkspace.
5.Through the collective efforts of Clark County,the City of Camas and local visionary
private property owners,the Lacamas Lake,Round Lake and lower Lacamas Creekareanowprovidessignificantopportunitiesforregionalandlocaloutdoorrecreational
needs.These efforts have resulted in significant public ownership in the area,preserving public access to unique natural areas.
6 .To further the ongoing efforts to acquire and develop significant park and open spacelandwithintheUrbanGrowthBoundary,to provide for a critical link between theexistingLacamasHeritageTrailandLacamasPark,and to provide much needed
waterfront public access,the City of Camas has negotiated the acquisition of a key
parcel of land located on the south shore of Lacamas Lake.With the cooperation andforesightoftheCamasMooseLodge,the City of Camas has negotiated the
acquisition of the Camas Moose Lodge property,located at 227 N.E.Lake Road.The
4.84 acre site is located on the south shore of Lacamas Lake,and upon the vacancy by
the Moose Lodge,the property will be managed and maintained by the City ofCamas.Specifics of the future recreational use of the site will be determined through
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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a master planning effort to be undertaken by the City of Camas.Acquisition of this
property represents a unique opportunity for the County to continue to participate in
the acquisition of key properties in and around the Lacamas Lake Area that will
provide for distinct and invaluable recreational opportunities for all the citizens of
Clark County.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to state the conditions under which the County
will participate financially in the acquisition of the Moose Lodge property,and the
County’s expectations regarding future public use of the property.
ARTICLE III
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the City of Camas
ownership of the subject property,unless the parties mutually agreed to modify the
agreement in writing.
ARTICLE IV
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of Clark
County Commissioners and the Council of the City of Camas.
ARTICLE V
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
The following terms and conditions shall apply to the subject parties:
1.Clark County will contribute a total sum of $260,000 for the acquisition of the Camas
Moose Lodge property,described as parcel #090805-000,located in the northwest
quarter of Section 2,Township 1 North,Range 3 East,of the Willamette Meridian;
provided,however,legal ownership of the property shall vest in the City of Camas.
2.The County will provide the sum of $260,000 at closing.The City of Camas shall
notify Clark County of the intended date of closing no less than 15 days prior to
closing so that the County has adequate time to prepare a warrant for the sum.
3.The City of Camas will be responsible for all activities to complete the subject
transaction,and all costs incidental to the completion of the transaction.The
contribution by Clark County shall total no more than the $260,000 amount that has
been agreed upon.
4.The City of Camas shall complete the subject real property acquisition in a timely
manner.
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5.Once developed,the property shall be kept open for public use at reasonable hours
and times of year.Clark County recognizes,however,that appropriate hours may
vary considerably depending on the type of interest that has been acquired and the
existence of leaseback or other agreements that might properly limit public access.
6.The property shall be open for use of all segments of the public without restriction
because of race,creed,color,sex,religion,national origin or residence of the user.
7.User or other types of fees may be charged for use of the subject site and it ’s
improvements,both current and future,provided that the fees and charges are
commensurate with the value of recreation services or opportunities furnished and are
within the prevailing range of public fees and charges within the region for the
particular activity involved.
8.On-site improvements shall be maintained in reasonable repair throughout their
estimated lifetime,so as to prevent undue deterioration that would discourage public
use.
9.The City of Camas should operate and maintain the property in accordance with all
applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations.
10 .Should the subject property cease to be maintained for public recreational usage,the
City of Camas shall,prior to such cessation,provide a like property with equal or
greater recreational value for public use.
ARTICLE VI
REMEDIES
In the event that the City of Camas fails to comply with any or all of its
obligations under this agreement,Clark County will stipulate that specific performance
be the remedy preferred by them.
The remedy of specific performance will not be the only remedy available to the
County .Clark County may choose to exercise any and all other remedies available to it
by law,together with,or as an alternative to,specific performance,at the county’s option.
ARTICLE VII
LIABILITY
1.Each Party to this Agreement shall assume responsibility for being appropriately self -
insured or providing adequate liability insurance related to the responsibilities and
activities of that party.
2.In the event of any inconsistency in this Agreement,unless otherwise provided
herein,the inconsistency shall be resolved by given precedence in the following
order:
a)Applicable federal and state agency statutes,regulations or policies.
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b)The terms and conditions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE Vin
INTERPRETATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made anddeliveredintheStateofWashington,and it is mutually agreed and understood by bothPartiesdratthisAgreementshallbegovernedbythelawsoftheStateofWashington.Venue shall be Clark County,Washington.
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ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATION
The provisions of this Agreement may be amended only upon the mutual consent
of the Parties.No additions to,or alterations of,the terms of this Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and formally approved and executed by the duly authorized
agents of both Parties.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated only upon the mutual agreement of the
Parties.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
1 .The City of Camas shall indemnify and hold harmless Clark County,Washington,its
officers,agents,and employees,or any of them,from any and all claims,actions,
suits,liability,loss,costs,expenses,and damages of any nature whatsoever,by reason
of or arising out of ownership and/or purchase of the property.
2.In the event that any suit based upon such a claim,action,loss,or damages is brought
against the County,the City shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense;
provided,that the County retains the right to participate in said suit if any principle of
governmental or public law is involved;and a final judgement is rendered against the
County,its officers,agents,and employees,or any of them,or jointly against the
County and the City and their respective officers,agents,and employees,or any of
them,the City shall satisfy the same.
ARTICLE XII
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the Parties with respect to the
subject matter covered or mentioned therein,and no prior Agreement shall be effective to
the contrary.
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ARTICLE Xm
RATIFICATION
Acts taken in conformity with this Agreement prior to their effective date(s)are
hereby ratified and affirmed.
ARTICLE XIV
SEVERABILITY
If any section or part of this Agreement is held by a court to be invalid,such
action shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF,The City and the School District have caused this
Agreement to be executed in their respective names by their duly authorized officers and
have caused this Agreement to be dated as of the
2000 .
day of
CLARK COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF CAMAS,WASHINGTON
Craig Pridemore,ChairDeanDossett,Mayor
Joan fc.Durgin,Clerk Betty Sue Morris,Commissioner
Judie Stanton,CommissionerRogerKnapp,City Attorney
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
Curt Wyrick,County Attorney
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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CAMAS MOOSE LODGE SITE
Camas Moose Lodge Property
This is to relay some basic information regarding the Camas Moose Lodge Property on
Lacamas Lake.
Location and size:Located at 227 NE Lake Road,Camas.This is on the south side of
Lacamas Lake,across Everett Street from the County Lacamas Regional Park.
The Camas Moose Lodge property is bordered by NE Lake Road,by the Lake,and by the
City owned property to the northwest .Other City-owned property lies directly across
NW Lake Road from the site.Please refer to the map and photograph of the site and
area.
The Moose parcel is approximately 4.84 acres in size.
Brief description:The parcel has approximately 420 lineal feet of frontage along the
shore of Lacamas Lake.The site contains a building of about 4,900 square feet,which
functions currently as a Moose Lodge,with dining,office,storage,kitchen spaces.The
site includes a recreational vehicle park,which is used by Moose members only.There
is a boat launching ramp,and a wooden dock,which allows moorage of boats.There are
also miscellaneous improvements including parking,fencing,exterior lighting,storage
sheds,etc.
Status:The City of Camas and the Camas Moose Lodge have agreed in principle on a
sale of the property to the City,with a purchase price of $680,000.The agreement is
subject to contingencies,including final approvals by the respective governing bodies.
Future use:Public Park and Recreation uses.The site fits well,and complements
existing public park uses such as the Lacamas Regional Park.It fits well with future
additional uses which City acquisitions support.As an example,the site can provide an
important trail link in the regional trail system (linking the current Heritage Trail with the
trail systems within the Regional Park).The site is directly adjacent to a 12-acre city
owned Future Park site.With acquisition of the Moose site,the park will be expanded
and the site plan adjusted.
Partnership:It is agreed in principle that the County will participate in funding the
purchase of this property.The agreed amount is $260,000.The City of Camas will fund
the larger,remaining portion of the purchase($420,000).The City will own,develop,
manage,and maintain the site.
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