HomeMy WebLinkAbout770980.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF THE WELD COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR 1978.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
reviewed the purpose, intent and objectives of the Weld County
Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction Plan for 1978, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners deems it advisable
and in the best interest of Weld County, Colorado to approve said
Maintenance and Construction Plan for 1978 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the aforementioned plan,
a copy of which is attached, be, and hereby is approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of
November, A.D. , 1977 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ROAD .AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PLAN -- 1978.
I. Purpose.
A. The purpose of the Weld County Commissioners in the writing
of this Road and Bridge Construction and Maintenance Plan
is to more efficiently and economically provide for the
citizens of Weld County a system of roads and bridges
which will adequately protect their health, safety and
welfare.
II. Intent.
A. The Board of Weld County Commissioners perceives the
intent of the Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction
Plan to be a listing of overall priorities and concerns,
giving annual direction to the County Engineer.
B. The County Engineer shall develop specific priorities
for construction and maintenance and an annual work plan
within the overall guidelines given him by the Board's
Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction Plan.
III. Objectives.
A. The Board wishes to adopt and implement a quality standard
for the construction and surfacing of roads in Weld County.
B. The Board wishes to adopt a set of criteria for reviewing
the upgrading or changing status of roads in Weld County.
C. The Board wishes to review the adopted Thoroughfare Plan
of Weld County to consider any amendments which may be
necessary because of changes in circumstances existent
at the time of the plan's adoption.
Maintenance and Construction Plan: Page 2
D. The Board wishes to adopt a priority listing for the
construction of roads and bridges for the 1978 season,
and to allot the miles of paving and low-density surfacing
which can be accomplished in 1978 from a listing recommended
by the County Engineer.
1. The Board wishes to set its priorities on a county-wide
basis and not by district allotment.
2. The Board wishes to commence surfacing of roads on
the priority list by May 1, 1978.
3. The Board wishes to complete, during the year 1978,
at least 75% of its priorities as adopted.
E. The Board wishes to have a complete work plan for the
construction and maintenance of roads within Weld County
(1978 Work Plan) by April of 1978. Said work plan shall
detail work to be completed, including time and cost
estimates.
F. The Board wishes a specific listing of organizational
and/or administrative problem areas within the Road
and Bridge Department, as seen to exist by the County
Engineer.
G. The Board wishes to emphasize, during the 1978 season,
the following general criteria:
1. General safety characteristics.
2. Completion of projects detailed in the 1977 Work Plan
but not completed in 1977.
3. School bus routing.
Maintenance and Construction Plan: Page 3
4. Construction of a North-South road in the southern
portion of Weld County.
5. Farm-to-market roads.
6. The upgrading of existing asphalt.
H. The Board wishes to adopt and implement a plan for the
cross-training of employees.
I. The Board wishes to adopt and implement a plan for
the safety training of equipment operators.
J. The Board wishes to adopt and implement a plan for an
8-hour work day for Road and Bridge employees.
K. The Board wishes to hold regular weekly or biweekly
meetings with the County Engineer to receive reports
on the progress of the adopted 1978 Work Plan.
L. The Board wishes to undertake a preventive maintenance
program during 1978 for all motorized vehicles.
M. The Board wishes to undertake a study of vehicle downtime
as it relates to accidents involving Road and Bridge
employees.
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