📋 Bill #2026-165
South Fork Park / Carrasco Property Structures — Declared Worthless
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Budget Impact
$250,000
Bill Summary
- Vote: 4-3 (Scanlon, Boyle, Galloway, Reinstra yes; Ellenbos, Buchanan, Stremler no)
- The resolution declares structures on the recently acquired Carrasco property at South Fork Park (residence, barn, shop, yurt) legally "worthless" per county code, authorizing demolition
- Equestrian arena excluded — retained for potential future use as equestrian trailhead
- Demolition estimated at $250,000; RCO grant of $884,000 requires demolition as a condition
- $150,000 contribution from Nesset Foundation toward the grant
- Preliminary motion to "hold until photos provided" failed 0-7; photos were subsequently shared and council voted on the merits
- The most contested vote of the evening; three dissenting members called the designation "tone deaf" and "irresponsible" given Sumas flood recovery context
Meeting History
February 24, 2026
Whatcom County Council Regular
The Whatcom County Council's February 24, 2026 regular meeting was one of the most contentious and wide-ranging of the early year, spanning more than ...
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