Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: March 18, 2026

Business Meeting: March 24, 2026

Summary:

Disposal of Surplus Equipment under $5,000

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Wes Anderson, Robin Saline, Zelma Hammer,

Resolution

WHEREAS, periodically, Lewis County has equipment that is no longer needed within the County's operations; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Code, Chapter 3.30, Management and Disposition of Property requires the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to declare such property surplus prior to disposal under said Code; and

WHEREAS, the listing of property attached as Exhibit A has been recommended as surplus to the County's needs by Public Works.  The list includes a nuclear moisture density gauge, Asset #05005, valued under $5,000; and

WHEREAS, WAC Chapters 246-220 through 246-255 requires the disposal of nuclear moisture density gauges in Washington to comply with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Radiation Regulations. Gauges must be transferred only to authorized recipients, such as the manufacturer or a licensed radioactive waste broker; and

WHEREAS, Troxler Electronic Laboratories (Troxler) is a licensed radioactive waste broker, License No. 032-0182-1; and

WHEREAS, it would be prudent to utilize the manufacturer, Troxler, for the disposal of the nuclear moisture density gauge, Asset #05005, listed in Exhibit A to comply with DOH regulations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the asset item listed in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein has been declared surplus by the BOCC, and Public Works is authorized to transfer the listed item to Troxler for disposal on or after March 25, 2026, in compliance with Lewis County Code, Chapter 3.30.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 24th day of March, 2026.