South Fork Park / Carrasco Property Structures — Declared Worthless

Resolution Final Vote Approved Parks Whatcom County Vote: 7-0

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7-0

Vote

$250,000

Budget Impact

Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

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

Discussed in 2 meetings

February 24, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

The February 24, 2026 Whatcom County Council meeting was dominated by urgent calls for flood action from Sumas residents and broader discussions about public safety infrastructure. Council processed ...

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February 24, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Budget & Finance Committee

The Whatcom County Finance and Administrative Services Committee held a brief but significant 32-minute meeting Tuesday morning, processing 12 agenda bills but postponing most major items due to new ...