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Commissioners approve up to $66,500 to restore driveway turnarounds affected by Monroe Loop Trail construction
Summary
The board authorized staff to remediate six driveway turnarounds and associated safety items displaced during Monroe Loop Trail construction, approving repairs not to exceed approximately $66,500 and requiring appropriate legal waivers and homeowner signoffs.
Monroe County commissioners approved repairing driveway turnarounds and certain damaged right-of-way improvements disrupted during construction of the Monroe Loop Trail. The board approved remediation on a safety and equity basis and placed conditions on work and legal protections for the county.
What passed: Commissioners authorized work to replace driveway turnarounds and related safety features removed during construction of the trail project. The board indicated the package would include required signage for the trail and that the remediation budget not exceed approximately $66,500. The motion included a requirement that property owners sign any necessary waivers or hold-harmless agreements and that staff coordinate final sketches and costs with property owners before work proceeds.
Discussion: Commissioners characterized the repairs as a public-safety priority to avoid vehicles backing into the new high-traffic pedestrian and bicycle path. Staff said six turnarounds were affected and offered a cost estimate in the county packet. Commissioners asked that any payments or additional costs beyond the approved cap be brought back to the board for review.
Implementation: County staff will work with legal counsel to draft waivers and verify maintenance responsibilities before construction. The project manager will contact affected property owners with sketches for sign-off and will return to the board if the required costs exceed the approved cap.
