HomeMy WebLinkAbout4356RESOLUTION NO. 4 3 5 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING
AN ADOPT-A-ROAD/SPOT PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF AUBURN
WHEREAS, RCW 47.40.100 established a statewide adopt-a-highway
program and sets forth the criteria under which the state Department of
Transportation is to administer the program; and
WHEREAS, RCW 47.40.105 authorizes cities and other local
governments to establish similar programs, provided that such local programs
are not inconsistent with state or federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest for the
City of Auburn to create a local Adopt-a-Street/Spot Program, allowing citizens
and organizations to "adopt" a road or a particular location within a public right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the criteria set forth in RCW
47.40.100 should guide the City in administering its Adopt-a-Street/Spot
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to establish an Adopt-a-
Street/Spot Program in keeping with the requirements of RCW 47.40.100, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference, as it
currently exists or is hereinafter amended.
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Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures and promulgate such policies as may be necessary to
carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
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Dated and Signed this &--" &y of Q a e? , 2008.
P12TER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Da ielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J ph Beck, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
RCW 47.40.100
State adopt-a-highway program
(1) The department of transportation shall establish a statewide adopt-a-highway
program. The purpose of the program is to provide volunteers and businesses an
opportunity to contribute to a cleaner environment, enhanced roadsides, and
protection of wildlife habitats. Participating volunteers and businesses shall adopt
department-designated sections of state highways, rest areas, park and ride lots,
intermodal facilities, and any other facilities the department deems appropriate, in
accordance with rules adopted by the department. The department may elect to
coordinate a consortium of participants for adopt-a-highway projects.
The adopt-a-highway program shall include, at a minimum, litter control for the
adopted section, and may include additional responsibilities such as planting and
maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, graffiti removal, and any other
roadside improvement or clean-up activities the department deems appropriate.
The department shall not accept adopt-a-highway proposals that would have the
effect of terminating classified employees or classified employee positions.
(2) A volunteer group or business choosing to participate in the adopt-a-
highway program must submit a proposal to the department. The department
shall review the proposal for consistency with departmental policy and rules. The
department may accept, reject, or modify an applicant's proposal.
(3) The department shall seek partnerships with volunteer groups and
businesses to facilitate the goals of this section. The department may solicit
funding for the adopt-a-highway program that allows private entities to undertake
all or a portion of financing for the initiatives. The department shall develop
guidelines regarding the cash, labor, and in-kind contributions to be performed by
the participants.
(4) An organization whose name: (a) Endorses or opposes a particular
candidate for public office, (b) advocates a position on a specific political issue,
initiative, referendum, or piece of legislation, or (c) includes a reference to a
political party shall not be eligible to participate in the adopt-a-highway program.
(5) In administering the adopt-a-highway program, the department shall:
(a) Provide a standardized application form, registration form, and contractual
agreement for all participating groups. The forms shall notify the prospective
participants of the risks and responsibilities to be assumed by the department
and the participants;
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(b) Require all participants to be at least fifteen years of age;
(c) Require parental consent for all minors;
(d) Require at least one adult supervisor for every eight minors;
(e) Require one designated leader for each participating organization, unless
the department chooses to coordinate a consortium of participants;
(f) Assign each participating organization a section or sections of state
highway, or other state-owned transportation facilities, for a specified period of
time;
(g) 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 highway;
(h) Provide appropriate safety equipment. Safety equipment issued to
participating groups must be returned to the department upon termination of the
applicable adopt-a-highway agreement;
(i) Provide safety training for all participants;
0) Pay any and all premiums or assessments required under RCW 51.12.035
to secure medical aid benefits under chapter 51.36 RCW for all volunteers
participating in the program;
(k) Require participating businesses to pay all employer premiums or
assessments required to secure medical aid benefits under chapter 51.36 RCW
for all employees or agents participating in the program;
(1) Maintain records of all injuries and accidents that occur;
(m) Adopt rules that establish a process to resolve any question of an
organization's eligibility to participate in the adopt-a-highway program;
(n) Obtain permission from property owners who lease right-of-way before
allowing an organization to adopt a section of highway on such leased property;
and
(o) Establish procedures and guidelines for the adopt-a-highway program.
(6) Nothing in this section 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.
[1995 c 106 § 1; 1990 c 258 § 5.]
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