HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 20-015-CC*i0
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN RESOLUTION No. 20- CC
INTEIM COUNTY ENGINEER
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34, authorizes intergovernmental agencies
to execute cooperation agreements for the purpose of providing services and facilities for the benefit of
the public and participating agencies; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer position in Grant County will become vacant January 31,
2020, and
WHEREAS, there is currently no licensed professional engineer on the Grant County staff to
provide the services of a professional engineer to serve as the County Engineer as required by RCW
36.80, and
WHEREAS, WAC 136-12 outlines the procedures for using an Acting County Engineer whom
is an unlicensed professional civil engineer for the functions of the office not requiring a professional civil
engineer, and
WHEREAS, designating a licensed professional civil engineer to perform all professional civil
engineering functions during the interim period as required by chapter 18.43 RCW, and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.80.010 allows a county to contract with another county for the engineering
services of a county road engineer from another county, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that Adams
County is hereby authorized to perform all engineering services requiring a professional civil engineer's
licenses. This resolution shall remain in effect until the County hires a new full time engineer.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of lkv 2020
BOARD OF COUN COMMISSIONERS
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Tom Taylor, Vice -Chair
Richard Stevens, Member
February 3, 2020
Dear County Road Administration Board,
GRANT COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER13
P O Box 37
EPHRATA WA 9BB23
(509) 754-2011
Pursuant to RCW 18.43, Grant County is notifying you of a change in the County's Engineering
services available.
As of February 1st, 2020 Jeff Tincher will no longer be serving as the County's Engineer. We
have contracted with Prothman employment agency to assist in the hiring however Grant County
will be without a County Engineer in the interim.
On November 181h, 2019 by resolution #19 -095 -CC, Grant County appointed Jerome Wawers as
the acting County Engineer until he retires on February 291h, 2020. After which Sam Dart will be
appointed by resolution as the County Engineer until the vacancy is filled. Both Jerome and Sam
are qualified staff members and can perform the functions of the office not requiring a
professional civil engineer.
Adams County will be serving as the licensed professional engineer to perform all professional
civil engineering functions during the interim period as required. Adams County will also act in
an advisory role for any items that might arise with staff during the vacancy.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cindy Ca er, Chair Tom Taylor, Vice Chair Richard Stevens, Member
Richard Stevens Tom Taylor Cindy Carter
District 1 District 2 District 3
"TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING
A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT."