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County to step up checks after complaints about Cougar restrooms; north lot set for redesign
Summary
Public services staff said a private contractor cleaning restrooms near Cougar has had turnover and missed service; the county will increase spot checks. Separately, the county plans striping, more handicap stalls and new lighting for the north parking lot and will go to bid soon.
Cowlitz County public services staff told commissioners they received citizen complaints and video evidence showing poor maintenance at public restrooms near the Cougar site over the July 4 weekend. Staff said the county had contracted Sealyx as an add-on to its janitorial contract to clean the restroom five days a week, but recent contractor turnover led to lapses.
Staff apologized to the public and said the county will conduct spot…
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