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Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Chapters:

2.04 County Government

2.08 Board of County Commissioners

2.12 Defense of County Officers and Employees

2.16 Planning Commission

2.20 Juvenile Detention Services

2.24 Public Works Department

2.28 Housing Authority

2.32 County Vehicles

2.36 Public Records

2.40 Fee Schedules

2.44 Personnel Policies and Procedures Guide

2.48 County Employee Safety Policies

Chapter 2.04 – COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Sections:

2.04.010 Business hours.

2.04.010 Business hours.

  1. The hours of operation, as listed below, shall apply to all county offices, Monday through Friday unless an exception, in writing, is specifically granted by the board of commissioners:
    1. Eight a.m.: Offices open;
    2. These office hours will be effective September 3, 1996. (Res. 96-55)

Chapter 2.08 – BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Sections:

2.08.010 Meetings.

2.08.020 Minutes–Public posting.

2.08.030 Deputy clerk of the board of commissioners.

2.08.010 Meetings.

  1. Commencing on June 5, 1989, the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners will hold their meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month, at their office in the Courthouse at Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington.
  2. From August 4, 1953 forward, special meetings of the county commissioners shall be held on the first Monday every month of the year, except when such meetings are already designated as regular meetings under the laws of the state of Washington, said special meetings to be held for the purpose of conducting any normal business of the county; provided, however, that where the first Monday of a month shall fall on a legal holiday it shall be the rule of this board that such meeting shall be convened on the first business day following the holiday. All meetings are to be held at the commissioners’ office at the Courthouse, in Davenport, Washington. (Comm. Order 89-13; Res. dated 8-4-53)

2.08.020 Minutes–Public posting.

Effective as of January, 1988, rather than being published in the official county paper, a resume of the commissioners’ minutes will be posted in three places within the city of Davenport, the county seat of Lincoln County, as follows:

  1. On the bulletin board of the Lincoln County courthouse;
  2. On the bulletin board of the Davenport City Hall;
  3. On the bulletin board of the U.S. post office, Davenport. (Res. 88-02)

2.08.030 Deputy clerk of the board of commissioners.

There is established a nonunion position to be titled deputy clerk of the board of county commissioners.

All benefits and working conditions for the position of deputy clerk will be the same as provided to Lincoln County Courthouse personnel as set forth in the Lincoln County/Local 1254C Courthouse Working Agreement; more specifically, this includes items such as longevity bonus, holidays, vacations, sick leave and medical plan. (Comm. Order 98-08)

Chapter 2.12 – DEFENSE OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Sections:

2.12.010 Defense request–Granting– Costs.

2.12.020 Prosecuting attorney authority.

2.12.030 Defense and settlement authority.

2.12.040 Prohibited acts of officers, employees or agencies.

2.12.010 Defense request–Granting– Costs.

Consistent with the powers vested in the county legislative authority by RCW 36.16.134, whenever an action or proceeding for damages is brought against any officer or employee of this county where it has been determined pursuant to Section 2.12.020 that such action or proceeding arose from acts or omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties and when such officer or employee has requested defense of the action or proceeding at the expense of the county, the board of county commissioners shall be deemed to have granted such request. Upon such granting of the request, the necessary expenses of defending the action or proceeding by the prosecuting attorney shall be paid by the county and any final money judgment against such officer or employee shall be paid by the county. (Res. 86-14 § I)

2.12.020 Prosecuting attorney authority.

The board of county commissioners delegates to the prosecuting attorney the final determination of any and all questions relating to the following issues:

  1. Whether acts or omissions performed by a county officer or employee were, or in good faith purported to be, within the scope of that person’s official county duties; and
  2. Whether, for purposes of the issues raised by an action or proceeding for damages, a particular person is in fact a county officer or employee. (Res. 86-14 § II)

2.12.030 Defense and settlement authority.

Where a county officer, employee or his or her marital community is sued for an act determined pursuant to Section 2.12.020 to be within the scope of such officer’s or employee’s official duties, the prosecuting attorney shall be responsible for defense of that person or marital community, and shall direct recommendations, if any, for settlement of such suits to the board of county commissioners. In arriving at any such recommendation for settlement, the prosecuting attorney shall consult with the county agency most involved with the litigation and/or named as a party to the lawsuit. (Res. 86-14 § III)

2.12.040 Prohibited acts of officers, employees or agencies.

Except as specifically directed by the prosecuting attorney, no county agency and no county officer or employee may engage in any of the following acts with respect to actions or proceedings for damages defended pursuant to this chapter:

  1. Negotiate or otherwise affect the settlement of such an action or proceeding for damages against the county;
  2. Make an admission of liability involving such an action or proceeding for damages against the county; or
  3. Discuss with persons who are not county employees incidents which could reasonably lead to actions or proceedings for damages against the county, or its officers or employees. (Res. 86-14 § IV)

Chapter 2.16 – PLANNING COMMISSION

Sections:

2.16.010 County planning commission established.

2.16.020 Composition–Member appointment.

2.16.030 Terms–Appointment– Compensation.

2.16.040 Officer election–Regular meetings–Proceedings records.

2.16.050 Expenditures.

2.16.060 Authority–Powers–Duties.

2.16.010 County planning commission established.

The board of county commissioners of Lincoln County, state of Washington, deeming it necessary that a comprehensive land use plan be developed in Lincoln County in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare, creates and establishes a county planning commission under the provision of Chapter 35.63 RCW; the said commission to be entitled ‘The Lincoln County Planning Commission’ and is referred to as ‘the commission.’ (Ord. dated 10-6-1958 § 1)

2.16.020 Composition–Member appointment.

The planning commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the chairperson of the board of county commissioners, subject however to confirmation by the entire board. One member of the planning commission shall be appointed from each of the three commissioner districts of the county and two shall be appointed from the county at large. (Ord. dated 2-3-1975: Ord. dated 10-6-1958 ‘ 2)

2.16.030 Terms–Appointment– Compensation.

  1. The terms of office for the first appointive members of the commission shall be as follows: one for a term of one year; one for a term of two years; one for a term of three years; one for a term of four years; one for a term of five years; and two for a term of six years. The term to be served by each of the first appointive members shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the commission. Thereafter, the term of office for each appointive member shall be six years. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term.
  2. The members of the commission shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and they serve without compensation. (Ord. dated 10-6-1958 §§ 3, 4)

2.16.040 Officer election–Regular meetings–Proceedings records.

The commission shall elect its own chairperson and shall create and fill such other offices as it may determine it requires. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting in each month for not less than nine months in each year. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (Ord. dated 10-6-1958 § 5)

2.16.050 Expenditures.

The expenditures of the commission, exclusive of gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for the purpose by the board of county commissioners. Within such limits, the commission may employ such employees and expert consultants as are determined necessary for its work. (Ord. dated 10-6-1958 § 6)

2.16.060 Authority–Powers–Duties.

  1. The commission may act as the research or fact finding agency of Lincoln County. To that end, it may make such surveys, analyses, researches and reports as are generally authorized or requested by the board of county commissioners or by the State Council with the approval of the board of county commissioners. The commission, upon such request or authority, may also:
    1. Make inquiries, investigations and surveys concerning the resources of the county;
    2. Assemble and analyze the data thus obtained and formulate plans for the conservation of such resources and the systematic utilization and developments thereof;
    3. Make recommendations from time to time as to the best methods of conservation, utilization and development;
    4. Cooperate with other commissions, with the State Council and with other public agencies of the county, state and United States in such planning, conservation and development; and
    5. In particular, cooperate with and aid the State Council, within its territorial limits, in the preparation of the state master plan and in advance planning of a business works program.
  2. The commission may prepare and recommend to the board of county commissioners for adoption and enforcement coordinated plans for the physical development of the county in such measure as is deemed reasonably necessary or requisite in the interest of health, safety, morals and in general welfare as provided in Chapter 35.63 RCW. (Ord. dated 10-6-1958 §§ 7, 8)

Chapter 2.20 – JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES

Sections:

2.20.010 Transfer of responsibility.

2.20.020 Duties.

2.20.010 Transfer of responsibility.

The responsibility for and administration of all juvenile detention services provided at the juvenile detention facility on the premises commonly known as Martin Hall, including intake, detention, operation and maintenance, are transferred to the county commissioners from the Lincoln County Superior Court (hereinafter the ‘court’). All administration and budgetary responsibility for the premises are transferred and shall hereafter be the sole responsibility of the county commissioners. (Ord. 95-02 § 1)

2.20.020 Duties.

All participating counties and/or the Martin Hall Juvenile Facility board of directors shall be responsible for the administration of juvenile detention services and the physical facilities on the premises, and shall administer all juvenile detention services, together with such other discretionary programs regarding juveniles as are available, including programs funded by federal and state agencies, which the Martin Hall facilities board may choose to undertake, provided that the superior court shall have continuing control, authority and administration of juvenile court and probation counseling with respect to any juveniles placed in the premises. (Ord. 95-02 § 2)

Chapter 2.24 – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.24.010 Public works department.

2.24.020 Policy manual.

2.24.010 Public works department.

  1. It has been determined that consolidation of certain departments including, but not limited to: engineering services, property management, financial services, fleet services, highways, inspections and permits, paths and trails, planning services and solid waste management would better serve the citizens of Lincoln County.
  2. Coordination of such divisions would also provide greater efficiency of services.
  3. The Lincoln County public works department is established, effective January 1, 1997. (Comm. Order 97-01)

2.24.020 Policy manual.

  1. The board of Lincoln County commissioners established the Lincoln County public works department on January 6, 1997.
  2. The current policies and procedures of the Lincoln County road department have been adopted individually as they were developed, and in an effort to expedite and facilitate the revision of the county road department operational and personnel policies and procedures, the board has directed the county engineer to prepare a manual of all the current policies and procedures in effect in the county road department for revision and adoption for the public works department.
  3. The policy and procedures manual for the Lincoln County public works department is adopted by reference as if fully set forth in this section. (Road Res. 2284, 1997)

Chapter 2.28 – HOUSING AUTHORITY

Sections:

2.28.010 Housing authority created.

2.28.020 Composition–Appointment– Powers.

2.28.010 Housing authority created.

  1. Statutory Commission.
    1. RCW 35.82.030 provides, in part, that in each city and in each county of the state there is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the ‘housing authority’ of the city or county; provided, however, that such authority shall not transact any business or exercise its powers hereunder until or unless the governing body of the city or county, as the case may be, by proper resolution shall declare at any time hereafter that there is need for an authority to function in such city or county. A determination as to whether or not there is such a need for an authority to function: (1) may be made by the governing body on its own motion; (2) shall be made by the governing body upon the filing of a petition signed by twenty-five (25) residents of the city or county, as the case may be, asserting that there is a need for a commission to function in such a city or county and requesting that the governing body so declare.
  2. RCW 35.82.300(1) provides that a joint city-county housing authority is authorized when the legislative authority of the county and the legislative authority of any city or cities within the county have authorized such joint city-county housing authorities by local complimentary ordinance.
  3. Findings. Lincoln County finds, through its respective governing body, that:
    1. Unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the unincorporated part of Lincoln County; and
    2. There is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the incorporated and unincorporated part of Lincoln County, available to persons of low to moderate incomes for rentals that they can afford or housing that can be purchased; and
    3. There is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwellings, apartments, mobile home parks or other living accommodations available for senior citizens and low income seniors.
  4. Created. Based on the above statutory authority and the local findings that there is a need for a housing authority to function in all of Lincoln County and the Lincoln County housing authority is created. (Ord. 98-04 §§ I, II, III(A))

2.28.020 Composition–Appointment– Powers.

  1. The Lincoln County housing authority shall have a total of five commissioners; one from each county commissioner district and two at-large residing in the unincorporated part of Lincoln County. These commissioners shall serve, the appointed and be removed as provided in RCW Sections 35.82.040, 32.82.050 and 35.82.060. The initial board of commissioners shall be appointed as follows: from district No. 1 (four-year term) and district No. 2 (two-year term); from district No. 3 (five-year term), at-large ‘A’ (three-year term) and at-large ‘B’ (one-year term). The ordinance codified in this chapter shall serve as the certificate of appointment for the initial appointees as designated. Thereafter, commissioners shall be appointed for a term of office of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. The Lincoln County board of commissioners will appoint the initial chair of the housing commission.
  2. The Lincoln County housing authority shall have all these powers as provided for in RCW 35.82.070, and in Chapter RCW 35.82.
  3. The Lincoln County housing authority shall have an area of operation for all of Lincoln County, including the incorporated areas within all of the county as authorized by the relevant jurisdictions.
  4. To ensure that the Lincoln County housing authority as created by the ordinance codified in this chapter is fulfilling the purposes for which it was created, the establishing jurisdictions shall meet periodically, but not less than biannually, with its board of commissioners to review progress and plans. The establishing jurisdictions must concur by majority vote for the continuance of the Lincoln County housing authority or adopted a resolution to deactivate the Lincoln County housing authority per RCW 35.82.320. This action in no way prohibits any individual jurisdiction from exercising its rights under RCW 35.82.320 to withdraw from the authority’s area of operation. (Ord. 98-04 §§ III (B–F))

Chapter 2.32 – COUNTY VEHICLES

Sections:

2.32.010 Identification/marking of county-owned vehicles.

2.32.020 Parking of county-owned vehicles.

2.32.010 Identification/marking of county-owned vehicles.

  1. All county-owned vehicles shall be marked in accordance with RCW 46.08.065, and vehicles used by the probation, alcohol, and counseling services shall be exempt from displaying county decals, as shall as many of the sheriff’s vehicles as he deems necessary.
  2. All county-owned passenger motor vehicles shall be conspicuously marked on the lower left-hand corner of the rear window with the wording ‘Lincoln County — for official use only.’ The seal/emblem of Lincoln County shall be included in the marking. (Res. 97-50; Res. 91-24; Res. 00-18)

2.32.020 Parking of county-owned vehicles.

During evening hours all county-owned vehicles shall be parked in the county parking area adjacent to their respective offices with the following exceptions:

  1. Cars assigned to county commissioners shall be used for official function only and housed at the commissioners place of residence.
  2. Cars assigned to the sheriff’s office, probation office, community services office, sanitation department, county nurse’s, district court judge, planner, county engineer, assistant engineer, road supervisor, road foreperson and crusher crew car, will be taken home during off duty hours only when the driver is subject to twenty-four (24) hour call. (Res. 77-7)

Chapter 2.36 – PUBLIC RECORDS

Sections:

2.36.010 Availability of public records.

2.36.020 County auditor’s fee schedule.

2.36.010 Availability of public records.

All Lincoln County agencies and employees shall make public records available for inspection and copying (at rates as posted); and such assistance in locating desired information will be given as is reasonable and necessary to the extent that operations of the agency will not be unnecessarily disrupted. (Res. 76-06)

2.36.020 County auditor’s fee schedule.

The board of county commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington, adopts the following fees for recording a public record as prescribed by Chapter 58.09 RCW as follows:

  1. Record of Survey. The size of the record of land surveys shall be eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches and the fee schedule for filing shall be as follows:

1. Basic fee first page§ 25.002. DNR fees26.00*3. Centennial preservation fee2.00*4. Each additional page5.00

*Note: These fees are not set by the board of county commissioners. If the entities which establish these fees increase or decrease their fees, the total fee collected by the auditor’s office shall automatically, upon the effective date of such change, be adjusted.

B. Copies of Record of Survey. Copies of the record of survey shall be provided on request according to the following fee schedule:

1. Basic fee first page$5.002. Each additional page3.00C. Record of Monument. The record of monument shall be filed without charge on the standard form prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Surveys and Maps.

D. Copies of Record of Monuments. Copies of the record of monument shall be provided on request according to the following fee schedule:1. Basic fee per sheet$2.00E. This fee schedule shall become effective on August 1, 1991. (Res. 91-23)

Chapter 2.40 – FEE SCHEDULES

Sections:

Article I. Public Health Department

2.40.010 Fee schedule.

Article II. Planning Department

2.40.020 Fee schedule.

Article III. Open Space Taxation Applications

2.40.030 Fee schedule.

Article IV. Department of Public Works

2.40.040 Fee schedule.

Article V. Sheriff’s Department

2.40.050 Fee schedule.

2.40.060 Jail booking fee.

Article I. Public Health Department

2.40.010 Fee schedule.

  1. Personal Health Fees.

    2. Office Visitsliding scale20%40%60%80%100%§ 4.00$8.00$12.00$16.00$20.00

    State Supplied Vaccine

    Sliding scale applies

    VaccineOffice Visit+ Vaccine Cost= Total CostDiptheria, Tetanus and Pertusis$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Diptheria, Tetanus – DT$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Tetanus, Diptheris – Td$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Injectable Polio Vaccine$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Haemophiles Influenzae Type B$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Measles, Mumps, Rubella$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Varicella$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Hepatitis B (under 20 years)§ 20.00/visit$5.00$25.00Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine$20.00/visit$5.00$25.00

    Non State Supplied Vaccine

    No sliding scale

    VaccineOffice Visit+ Vaccine Cost= Total CostNo sliding scaleHepatitis A$20.00/visit$20.00$40.00Hepatitis B – Adult$20.00/visit$25.00$45.00Immune Serum Globulin$20.00/visit$25.00$45.00Influenza – During flu clinic$0.00$15.00$15.00Non-flu clinic$20.00$15.00$35.00Pneumonia – During clinic$0.00$20.00$20.00Non clinic$20.00$20.00$40.00Meningococcal$20.00$60.00$80.00Other Immunizations:$20.00Cost of VaccineTuberculosis ManagementOffice Visit+ Vaccine Cost= Total CostPPD Skin Test$20.00$6.00$26.00Home Visit$45.00Cost of MedicationChest X-rayActual CostMedicationsActual CostFluoride Varnish ProgramFluoride Varnish — sliding scale20%40%60%80%100%$4.00$8.00$12.00$16.00$20.00Other ServicesPregnancy testing and counselingover 18 yrs.$29.00HIV AIDS testing and counselingover 18 yrs.$45.00Nutrition Consultation$25.00Bloodborne Pathogen Training4-hour class$150.00Update$40.00Breast Pump Rental3-month period$10.00

    * The Health Department reserves the right to reduce or waive personal health fees in accordance with established policies.

    B. Environmental Health Fees.

    FoodFood Service Establishments:feeTaverns, Deli, Fountains, Caterers, and Miscellaneous Establishments$60.00Restaurants — 25 or less seating$90.0026 to 50 seating$105.0051 or more seating$115.00Grocery$50.00with Deliadd $10.00with Meat Dept.add $10.00with Bakeryadd $10.00School Cafeteria$130.00Temporary Food Permit$10.00/dayPlan Review$45.00/hrVariance Processing$50.00Food Handler Cards$10.00Duplicate Health Cards$3.00Establishment Re-inspection$45.00

    On-site Sewage

    Conventional Gravity On-site Sewage DisposalSingle-Family ResidencefeeApplication Fee$150.00Permit Fee$125.00Commercial FacilityApplication Fee$225.00Permit Fee$125.00Alternative On-site Sewage DisposalSingle-Family ResidencefeeApplication Fee$150.00Permit Fee$250.00Commercial FacilityfeeApplication Fee$225.00Permit Fee$250.00Re-inspection Fee$45.00Permit Renewal$30.00Revised Plot Plan Requiring Additional Site Visit$75.00Installer CertificationNew Installer$175.00Renewal$100.00Septage PumpersfeeNew Pumper$175.00Renewal$100.00Variance Processing$45.00Solid WasteNew Facility Permit$350.00Facility Permit Renewal$150.00Variance Request$100.00Biosolids Site Review$125.00/siteWaterTwo Party Exemption Processing$75.00Farm Exemption$75.00Well Site Inspection$100.00Land DevelopmentShort Plat Review$225.00Long Plat Review$225.00 + $20.00/lotOperational SurveyWell Site and Water Survey$125.00On-site Sewage System Survey$125.00Water and Sewage$200.00Laboratory ServicesBacteriological$15.00Nitrate$5.00Fluoride$6.00Living EnvironmentSchool Safety Inspection$40.00/hrSchool Plan Review$40.00/hrSwimming Pool Operation Permit$220.00Swimming Pool Plan Review$40.00/hrChemical/Physical HazardsClandestine Drug Labs:feeSite Inspection$45.00/hrWork Plan Review$45.00/hrVital StatisticsBirth Certificates$17.00/copyDeath Certificates$17.00/copyMailing Fee$3.00MiscellaneousPhoto Copies15 cents/pageOfficial Document Reproduction$2.00 per document

    (Res. 04-05)

    Article II. Planning Department

    2.40.020 Fee schedule.

    The fee schedules shall be as follows:

    A. Building Code. Building Valuation for R-3 Buildings.1. Main Floor.feea. New§ 90.00/sq. ft.b. Additions90.00/sq. ft.2. Second Floor.feea. New$45.00/sq. ft.b. Additions45.00/sq. ft.3. Basement.feea. Finished$14.00/sq. ft.b. Unfinished10.00/sq. ft.B. Zoning.1. Rezone$550.002. Conditional Use350.003. Variance350.004. Shoreline Permit250.005. Critical Areas Permit175.00 (includes SEPA review)6. State Environmental Policy Act§ 150.00 (SEPA) checklist review and public notice7. Comprehensive Plan Amendment550.00C. Land Divisions.1. Subdivisions§ 450.00 +$15.00 @ lot2. Short Subdivisions$300.00 +$15.00 @ lot3. Large Lot Review$350.004. Boundary Line Adjustments$150.005. Binding Site Plans$350.006. Qualified Exemptions$150.007. Plat Amendments (include vacations/ alterations and public hearing)§ 350.00

    (Res. 05-83; Res. 05-81 (part); Res. 03-24; Res. 99-76; Res. 94-44 (part); Res. 92-59; Ord. dated 6-7-1982 Appx. B (part))

    Article III. Open Space Taxation Applications

    2.40.030 Fee schedule.

    1. A. There is imposed a fee for filing of an application pursuant to Chapter 87, 1970 First Extraordinary Session, in the amount of twenty-five dollars (§ 25.00), which fee shall be paid to the Lincoln County assessor.
    2. There is imposed a fee of fifty dollars (§ 50.00) when a signed, approved agreement is submitted, pursuant to Chapter 87, 1970 First Extraordinary Session, which fee shall be paid to the Lincoln County assessor. (Ord. 70-3 §§ I, II)

    Article IV. Department of Public Works

    2.40.040 Fee schedule.

    Lincoln County

    Department of Public Works

    Fee Schedule

    Basic ApplicationROW Use FeeAfter* The FactTotalTelecommunications Provider Registration§ 250N/AN/A$250Single Road Crossing$150N/A$450$150# Amendment to Existing Franchise$150/Yr$0.01/LF/Yr$450/YR$150/YrFranchise$150/Yr$0.01/LF/Yr$450/YR$150/YrCable Franchise0.5% of Gross Revenues/Yr0.5% of Gross Revenues/Yr1.5% of Gross Rev for 1st Yr1.5% of Gross Rev for 1st Yr

    Fee would be basic fee per year for length of franchise 1 to 10 years paid as a one time fee up front. In addition to right-of-way use fee per lineal foot per year of franchise paid up front.

    # Amendment fee is per year remaining in the original franchise and ROW use fee for length of amendment.County Right-of-Way PermitBasic ApplicationInspectionAfter* The FactRestorationTotalRoad-Crossing:Paved Road$50$100$450Actual Cost$150Unpaved Road$25$50$225Actual Cost$75Non-Crossing:Paved Road$25$50$225Actual Cost$75Unpaved Road$25$50$225Actual Cost$75General Permit$25$50$225Actual Cost$75Dust Control Application$25$50$225Actual Cost$75Road Approach Permits:Residential$15$50$195Actual Cost$65Commercial$25$50$225Actual Cost$75Upgrade or Use Change$15$50$195Actual Cost$65Road Name Change (See Note 2)§ 100$50N/A$150

    Basic fee is for each sign to be replaced. Plus a one-time administration fee of $50.00 for map and database changes.

    DepositInspectionAfter* The FactTotalVacation of County Road (See Note 3)§ 600includedN/A$600Establishment of County Road (See Note 4)§ 300includedN/A$300

    Note 1: All utilities and telecommunications service providers, not holding a pre-statehood franchise, are required to obtain a franchise to occupy Lincoln County roads rights-of-way. Franchises granted for maximum of ten (10) years.

    Note 2: Fee is, per sign, for manufacture and placement of sign subsequent to approval by board of county commissioners.

    Note 3: Fee is a deposit against which costs for advertisement and postings and other activities associated with the vacation will be assessed. Balance will be returned to petitioner or petitioner will be billed for excess expenses.

    Article V. Sheriff’s Department

    2.40.050 Fee Schedule.

    The Lincoln County sheriff’s office shall collect the following fees for official services:

    1. For service of each summons and complaint, notice and complaint, summons and petition, and notice of small claim on one defendant at any location, twenty dollars (§ 20.00), and on two or more defendants at the same residence, twenty-five dollars (§ 25.00), besides mileage;
    2. For making a return, besides mileage actually traveled, ten dollars (§ 10.00) for each return of service;
    3. For levying each writ of attachment or writ of execution upon real or personal property, besides mileage, fifty dollars (§ 50.00) per hour;
    4. For filing copy of writ of attachment, order of sale or writ of execution with auditor, twenty dollars (§ 20.00) plus auditor’s fee;
    5. For serving writ of possession or restitution without aid of the county, besides mileage, forty dollars (§ 40.00);
    6. For serving writ of possession or restitution with aid of the county, besides mileage, sixty dollars (§ 60.00) plus fifty dollars (§ 50.00) for each hour after one hour;
    7. For serving an arrest warrant in any action or proceeding, besides mileage, fifty dollars (§ 50.00);
    8. For executing any other writ or process in a civil action or proceeding, besides mileage, fifty dollars (§ 50.00) per hour;
    9. For each mile actually and necessarily traveled in going to or returning from any place of service, or attempted service, fifty cents (§ 0.50) per mile with a one dollar (§ 1.00) minimum mileage charge;
    10. For making a deed to lands sold upon execution or order of sale or other decree of court, to be paid by the purchaser, fifty dollars (§ 50.00);
    11. For making copies of papers when sufficient copies are not furnished, two dollars (§ 2.00) for the first page and one dollar (§ 1.00) per each additional page;
    12. For the service of any other document and supporting papers for which no other fee is provided herein, twenty-five dollars (§ 25.00);
    13. For posting a notice of sale, or postponement, fifteen dollars (§ 15.00) besides mileage;
    14. For certificate or bill of sale of property, or certificate of redemption, fifty dollars (§ 50.00);
    15. For conducting a sale of property, forty dollars (§ 40.00) per hour spent at a sheriff’s sale;
    16. For notarizing documents, five dollars (§ 5.00) for each signature;
    17. For fingerprinting for noncriminal purposes, ten dollars (§ 10.00) for each person for up to two sets, three dollars (§ 3.00) for each additional set;
    18. For mailing required by statute, whether regular, certified, or registered, the actual cost of postage;
    19. For an internal criminal history records check or copy of an incident report, fifteen dollars (§ 15.00);
    20. For the reproduction of audio, visual, or photographic material, to include magnetic microfilming, the actual cost including personnel time.

    These fee increases will become effective on March 1, 2005. (Res. 05-07)

    2.40.060 Jail booking fee.

    The Lincoln County sheriff is authorized to increase the jail booking fee to fifty dollars (§ 50.00), with a twenty-five dollar (§ 25.00) rebooking fee as requested to be effective on the date of adoption of the resolution codified in this section. (Res. 03-46)

    Chapter 2.44 – PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GUIDE

    Sections:

    2.44.010 Adoption.

    2.44.010 Adoption.

    The Lincoln County commissioners adopt the 1995 Lincoln County, Washington, personnel policy and procedures guide as revised and updated. (Res. 95-33)

    Chapter 2.48 – COUNTY EMPLOYEE SAFETY POLICIES

    Sections:

    2.48.010 Loss control program and county-wide safety manual–Policy statement.

    2.48.020 Management responsibility.

    2.48.030 Safety, risk and accident review committee.

    2.48.040 Supervisory responsibility.

    2.48.050 Employee responsibility.

    2.48.060 General provisions.

    2.48.010 Loss control program and county-wide safety manual–Policy statement.

    1. Safety is a shared responsibility, involving all employees all the time. It is a matter of personal awareness of safety problems that may exist or arise. It is also a matter of teamwork and communication to correct unsafe conditions and to implement procedures that will prevent accidents.
    2. Accidents do not ‘just happen’; they are caused. By reducing the number of causes, employees and employers can reduce the number of job-related accidents. To this end, it is the policy of Lincoln County to:
      1. Provide training to employees in safety methods and accident prevention;
      2. Provide an ongoing safety program, including inspection of the work environment and evaluation of work procedures;
      3. Establish an administrative review process to determine the cause of job-related accidents, and implement corrective procedures to prevent reoccurrences;
      4. Maintain compliance with appropriate federal, state and local safety regulations to the greatest degree possible within the scope of the county’s limited personnel and financial resources;
      5. Establish the goal of zero accidents and injuries.
    3. Lincoln County must comply with a variety of special state and federal regulations, as they relate to the safety of county employees and the public; therefore, to the extent practicable within the personnel and financial resources available, Lincoln County and its employees will attempt to comply with all relevant safety regulations present and future. (Res. 88-48 (part))

    2.48.020 Management responsibility.

    1. The Lincoln County commissioners will provide a county-wide reference guide in the form of a safety manual to cover safety in the work place. The safety manual will stress compliance with:
      1. O.S.H.A., the Occupation Safety and Health Act;
      2. W.I.S.H.A., the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act;
      3. M.S.H.A., the Mine Safety and Health Act; and
      4. Right-to-Know; the Chemical Hazard Communication Act.
    2. Because mandatory rules and regulations are always changing, the commissioners will strive to keep updated copies of the federal and state rules and regulations. Complete copies of all rules and regulations will be located in Davenport, Washington, in:
      1. The commissioners chambers; and
      2. The county road department headquarters.
    3. These copies will be available to both the employees and the employers. (Res. 88-48 (part))

    2.48.030 Safety, risk and accident review committee.

    1. The safety, risk and accident committee will be in accordance with WAC 2926-24-045. Employee-elected members will serve a term of one year. The number of employer selected members will not exceed the number of employee elected members. The safety committee will have an elected chairperson.
    2. The Lincoln County commissioners will select:
      1. One representative from the Lincoln County commissioners;
      2. One representative from elected department administrators;
      3. One representative from employed department administrators.
      4. One employee representative designated ‘At Large’ to be either from the courthouse union, the police guild or the public works (road department) union.
    3. The employees will elect to serve one year:
      1. One representative from the courthouse union;
      2. One representative from the police guild;
      3. One representative from the road department union. (Res. 99-07; Res. 88-48 (part))

    2.48.040 Supervisory responsibility.

    Each county elected official and all department administrators will aggressively promote safe working practices and is responsible for the effective control of accidents within their work group. Safety is a basic responsibility of the supervisor. Each elected official and department administrator will:

    1. Instruct employees in hazards that may arise relative to the assigned work, and how to avoid such injury;
    2. Maintain safe working conditions within their functional area; being constantly alert to unsafe conditions, work habits or practices;
    3. Take immediate action to correct unsafe conditions, work habits or practices, eliminate safety hazards, and discontinue use of unsafe equipment to protect employees and citizens;
    4. Investigate the cause of all accidents and provide for corrective action;
    5. Review, with each employee involved, the cause of each accident and the corrective action to be taken to eliminate the possibility of reoccurrence. (Res. 88-48 (part))

    2.48.050 Employee responsibility.

    Each county employee is expected to assume primary responsibility for their own safety, and to cooperate in a whole-hearted, genuine manner with all aspects of the safety program. It is the responsibility of each employee to:

    1. Use reasonable precaution to protect themselves and others from injury;
    2. Recognize that no job should be performed in an unsafe manner so as to jeopardize oneself or a fellow worker;
    3. Be alert and report immediately any unsafe condition or practice;
    4. Report immediately to their supervisor any accident or injury;
    5. Be familiar with this safety policy and abide by it;
    6. Report to work in a physical and mental condition that will promote safe completion of assigned tasks. (Res. 88-48 (part))

    2.48.060 General provisions.

    The intent of the resolution codified in this chapter is to establish a safety committee and a safety and risk management manual. This chapter will enable Lincoln County to comply with federal and state rules and regulations and is not intended to supersede nor establish any new rules or regulations. (Res. 88-48 (part))