In all instances where it is necessary to cross a county roadway with tile, utilities, culverts, or any other like item, the applicants shall first explore all options for boring under the existing pavement. If it is determined by the entity performing the work that boring under the road is not practical given the circumstances and conditions, then the entity must bring a request for the right to cut the existing road to the County Highway Engineer. If it is determined by the County Highway Engineer that it is not possible to bore under the pavement, the County Highway Engineer is authorized to approved cutting the pavement. A deposit of $500 is required in order to obtain the authorization to cut the road. The $500 shall be placed in the County Auditor’s Office and will be used to reimburse the county for the cost of the repair work after the road is cut. If the County Highway Engineer determines that the cost of the repair, including materials, equipment use, manpower, and any other reasonable cost, was less than $500, then the unused portion of the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant. If the County Highway Engineer determines that the repairs exceed the $500 deposit, then a bill for the repairs over, and above, the deposit shall be submitted to the applicant, and shall be due within 30 days of receipt. The County Highway Engineer shall have the discretion to allow road repair work to be performed by the entity performing the work. In said instances, the deposit is required, and all work will be supervised, and approved, by the County Highway Engineer. The requirement to bore first is applicable to gravel roads, but the requirement for the $500 deposit will not apply to gravel roads.
(Ord. 05-2010, passed 4-19-2010)