Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 25, 2026

Business Meeting: March 3, 2026

Summary:

Adopting 2026 Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund (ER&R) rates for the Public Works Department.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Wes Anderson-PW, Geoff Soderquist-PW, Mike Kroll-PW,

Resolution

WHEREAS, WAC 136-600-050 requires that rental rates of equipment shall be reviewed annually by the county's legislative authority. Rental rates must include, but are not limited to, the following: estimated service life in years and service life remaining, replacement cost, salvage value, estimated operating and maintenance cost, direct and indirect cost of maintaining and operating facilities specific for ER&R equipment, and ER&R program administration; and

WHEREAS, WAC 136-600-050 also requires ER&R rates for equipment shall be determined by the County Engineer or other appointee of the county legislative body; and

WHEREAS, in the Public Works Organization Chart, the ER&R fund is located under the Public Works Director, and since the rates are set by an appointee other than the County Engineer, the County Engineer shall review the proposed rates and certify to the legislative body that the proposed rates are an appropriate use of county road funds as required by RCW 36.80.030 prior to adoption of the proposed rates by the legislative authority; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with WAC 136-600-050, the County Engineer has reviewed the 2026 rental rates for county road equipment and certifies them as an appropriate use of county road funds as required by RCW 36.80.030.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the 2026 equipment rental rates, as shown in Attachment A, are hereby adopted effective January 1, 2026.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 3rd day of March, 2026.