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County engineers report flood response, culvert damage and approve fleet and pavement contracts
Summary
Stevens County engineers updated the board on storm damage and culvert washouts, and the board approved a 2026 pickup purchase and a chip-and-fog-seal pavement contract funded from reserve funds.
County engineering staff briefed the Stevens County Board on recent storm and flood responses, ongoing road projects, culvert failures and work to prepare FEMA reports. The engineer said grading and aggregate-base work is progressing on several County State Aid Highways and that striping is underway countywide.
Flood response included barricading and short-term road closures where water covered roadways; two culvert locations were identified as requiring full replacement and outside contractors will be used for those larger repairs. Staff said they are documenting damages and preparing FEMA applications for reimbursement.
On procurement, commissioners discussed quotes for a 2026 model pickup. Staff reported a Chevrolet quote of $44,515 and a comparable Ford at $45,970.16. The board approved a motion to buy a Silverado 1500 (vendor quoted during the meeting) with the purchase price motioned and approved by voice vote; the motion was amended to add applicable sales taxes and funding will be covered from the equipment budget and proceeds from a planned sale of the old vehicle.
The board also approved advertising a full-depth reclamation project (SPE756AP017 / SAP 75609040) that will be let this year for construction in 2026, and approved a $46,100 chip-and-fog-seal contract (Morrisseal and Trucking) for pavement preservation. Funding for the seal-coat work was authorized from human-services reserve funds after discussion of options to avoid additional levy requests.
Engineers noted the county will continue crack filling, add gravel where needed and coordinate contractor work on major culvert replacements. Staff also reported progress on shop roof repairs and other equipment maintenance tasks.
