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County engineer reports Barnes paving; facilities give custodial and HVAC cost updates

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · February 3, 2026
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Susan Martinez said paving in Barnes is underway with shoulder rock and temporary striping to follow. Facilities staff reported temporary custodial labor costs of about $8,200 per month and estimated first-quarter labor at ~$25,000; HVAC and construction phasing for PA's office and second floor continue.

Susan Martinez, county engineer, told commissioners that paving work in Barnes was underway and that shoulders and temporary striping would follow, with the road expected to open before the end of the week if weather cooperated.

Facilities staff reported an update on custodial costs tied to temporary help: roughly $8,200 per month in labor for two employees…

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