WHEREAS, counties with federal timber resources desire assistance regarding the implementation of PL 106-393 and in relations with the U.S. Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide staff support to the county representatives on the Board of Natural Resources and the Forest Practices Board; and
WHEREAS, counties have participated in the past and wish to participate more fully in the future in Timber Fish Wildlife; and
WHEREAS, there are increasing opportunities to provide technical support to WSAC policy staff working on timber issues and watershed management, particularly in forested watersheds; and
WHEREAS, the Timber Counties of Washington in a meeting on June 14, 2001 voted to recommend that each county with state or federal timber revenue contribute to fund this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Skamania County commits to provide funds to the Washington State Association of Counties for a Timber Coordinator/Analyst in the amount of $ 5000.00 annually, adjusted for inflation, for the remaining five years of the PL 106-393 project authority.
PASSED IN REGULAR SESSION this 6th day of August, 2001