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June 24, 2003
SKAGIT COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS RECEIVES "CERTIFICATE OF GOOD PRACTICE"
SKAGIT COUNTY - The Skagit County Board of Commissioners presented
the "Certificate of Good Practice" to Assistant County Engineer
Steve Flude at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2003. The
certificate is awarded by the County Road Administration Board (CRAB)
for compliance with provisions of law relating to county road administration
and ensures the continued distribution of monthly state gas tax allotment
from the Office of the State Treasurer.
Public Works Operations Division Manager Cliff Butler reported to
the Commissioners that Skagit County maintains 798 miles of roads
and has the lowest maintenance expense per mile of any county in the
region. According to a report by the CRAB Board, Skagit County expended
$6,917.29 per road mile for maintenance in 2002 compared to $7,841.56
in Island County, $9,433.51 in Whatcom County and $11,571.78 in Snohomish
County.
"This reflects the efficiency and experience of our road crew.
They're doing a great job out there," said Public Works Director
Chal Martin.
Commissioners Don Munks, Ted Anderson and Ken Dahlstedt each congratulated
the Public Works staff for their high level of performance.
For more information,
contact: Dan Berentson
Skagit County Communications Director
(360)419-3461
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