Ritzville Council approves TIB agreement with Varela

During the June 5 meeting, the Ritzville City Council voted 5-1 to approve a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) consultant agreement with Varela and Associates for a upcoming road improvement project.

Council Member Mark Weigand, who was the dissenting vote, said he felt the $54,060 cost was too high for design work.

Council Member Michelle Plumb clarified the TIB funding will cover 95 percent of the agreement cost, and the City will only have to pay the 5 percent match.

In the agreement, Varela will provide a design of a full depth reclamation of existing roadway on First...