HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-95 - Res. Creating a New Chapter 12-48 of the Mason County Code RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CREATING A NEW CHAPTER,
12-48, OF THE MASON COUNTY CODE, "MASON COUNTY ADOPT-A-ROAD LITTER CONTROL
PROGRAM, "
WHEREAS, RCW 47.40 permits local governments to implement adopt-a-highway
programs for local roads which would enable volunteers to supplement county
litter control efforts by adopting portions of county roads; and
WHEREAS, there are volunteer organizations within Mason County that are
willing to demonstrate their commitment to a clean environment by giving their
time and energy to keep sections of county roads litter free; and
WHEREAS, Mason County desires to encourage the efforts of these volunteer
organizations by the creation and implementation of the "Mason County Adopt-A-
Road Litter Control Program"; and
WHEREAS, both the public and Mason County will benefit from such a program
in that it will establish a partnership between citizen volunteers and the County
to reduce roadside litter and build civic pride in a litter-free Mason County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 12-48, a new Chapter of the Mason
County Code, establishing the "Mason County Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program",
is hereby adopted as shown in Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference.
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DATED this Z13 day of YLO-y' ' , 199
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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ATTEST: WILLIAM 0. HUNTER, Chairperson
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REBEC A S. ROGERS M. LY FAUGHE DE , Commissioner
Clerk of the Board
A P OVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
MARY JO AD Commi s s ie r
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MICHAEL CLIFT
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO.
"NEW CHAPTER"
Chapter 12-48
ADOPT-A-ROAD LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM
Sections:
12.48.010 Purpose and Intent.
12.48.020 Definitions.
12.48.030 Volunteer Organization Eligibility Requirements.
12.48.040 Program Requirements.
12.48.050 Rights and Activities of Adjacent Landowners.
12.48.060 Severability.
12.48.010 Purpose and Intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the Mason County Board of Commissioners
to establish a Mason County Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program to enable
volunteer organizations to supplement county litter control efforts by
allowing such volunteer organizations to adopt portions of county roads
for the purpose of picking up litter along such roads. This partnership
between the county and volunteer organizations is further intended to
reduce roadside litter and build civic pride in attaining the goal of a
litter free Mason County.
12.48.020 Definitions.
A. "Adopt-A-Road Agreement" means a contractual agreement between Mason
County and a volunteer organization that delineates the obligations
and responsibilities of both parties.
B. "Department" means the Mason County Department of Public Works.
C. "Director" means the Director of Public Works, or the director's
designee.
D. "Volunteer organization", means any organization (empowered by law to
enter into contractual agreements) which volunteers to participate in
the Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program.
12.48.030 Volunteer Organization Eligibility Requirements.
A. Any volunteer organization may apply to participate in the Adopt-A-
Road Litter Control Program. The Director shall determine
eligibility. A volunteer organization shall not be eligible to
participate in the Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program if the name of
the volunteer organization:
1. Endorses or opposes a particular candidate for public office;
2. Advocates a position on a specific political issue, initiative,
referendum, or piece of legislation; or
3. Includes a reference to a political party.
B. Any eligible volunteer organization wanting to participate in the
Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program shall execute an Adopt-A-Road
Agreement with Mason County, which delineates the obligations,
responsibilities, and terms and conditions governing both parties.
Exhibit "A"
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Exhibit "A" to RESOLUTION No. 1 (continued)
12.48.040 Program Requirements.
In administering the Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program, the Department
shall:
1. Provide a standardized application form, registration form, and
contractual agreement for all volunteer groups. Such forms shall
notify the prospective participants of the risks and responsibilities
to be assumed by either the Department and/or the volunteer groups;
2. Require all volunteers to be at least fifteen (15) years of age;
3. Require parental consent for all minors;
4. Require at least one (1) volunteer adult supervisor for every eight
(8) minors;
5. Require one (1) designated leader for each volunteer organization;
6. Assign each volunteer organization a section of county road for a
specified period of time;
7. Recognize the efforts of a participating organization by erecting and
maintaining signs with the organization's name on both ends of the
organization's section of roadway;
8. Provide on loan: two (2) "Volunteer Litter Crew Ahead" signs for each
volunteer organization; safety vests, and safety caps for each member
of the volunteer organization. A refundable deposit for signs, vests
and caps may be required by the Department. All equipment issued to
volunteer organizations by the Department must be returned to the
Department after each use for reuse by other volunteer groups;
9. Provide safety training for all volunteers;
10. Pay appropriate insurance premiums or assessments required by Mason
County Risk Management and Insurance Department for all volunteers
participating in the program;
11. Maintain records of all injuries and accidents that are reported by
the volunteer organization to the Department;
12. Obtain permission from property owners who lease right-of-way from the
County before allowing a volunteer organization to adopt a section of
roadway on such leased property;
12.48.050 Rights and Activities of Adjacent Landowners.
Nothing in this Chapter affects the rights or activities of, or
agreements with, adjacent landowners, including the use of rights of way
and crossings, nor impairs these rights and uses by the placement of
signs.
12.48.060 severability.
If any provision of this Chapter, or its application to any person or
legal entity or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this
chapter or the application of its provisions to other persons or legal
entities or circumstances shall not be affected.
Exhibit "A"
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