Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 22, 2023

Business Meeting: Feb. 28, 2023

Summary:

Adoption of a policy regarding survey monument preservation within the county road right-of-way.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tim Fife-PW, Geoff Soderquist-PW, Mike Kroll-PW, Shawn Latimer-PW

Resolution

WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 136-50-050, in order to be compliant with the Standards of Good Practice established by the County Road Administration Board (CRAB), the county legislative authority shall develop and by resolution adopt written policies, within the limits of existing state law, that cover any matters relating to road department operation as they may see fit; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 136-50-0050(5) a written Survey Monument Preservation policy must be adopted by the legislative authority.  The policy is to address preservation, maintenance, and restoration of survey monuments within the county road right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a written Survey Monument Preservation policy has been prepared by Public Works staff for approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and County Engineer have reviewed the Survey Monument Preservation policy, and recommend that the BOCC approve the policy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC has determined the Survey Monument Preservation policy is in the best public interest and is hereby approves it.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 28th day of February, 2023.