(a) The County of Summit Engineer is hereby authorized to construct, improve, repair and maintain roads, bridges and culverts by utilization of employees and property by force account.
(b) "Force account" as used in this section means the County Engineer may act as contractor using labor employed by him, using material and equipment owned by the County and excluding subcontracting any such work unless done in compliance with County legislation.
(c) Prior to undertaking any construction improvement or repair of bridges or culverts by force account, the Engineer shall make or cause to be made an estimate of the cost of such work. When the total cost of such work exceeds the amount established by the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 5543.19(C), the Engineer shall certify such estimate to the County Executive for proceeding with a building contract in conformity with County legislation.
(d) Prior to undertaking any construction, including widening and resurfacing of roads by force account; the Engineer shall make or cause to be made an estimate of the cost of such work. When the total cost of such work exceeds the amount established by the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to Ohio Revised Code Section 5543.19(C), the Engineer shall certify such estimate to the County Executive for proceeding with a building contract in conformity with County legislation.
(Ord. 2004-503. Adopted 10-4-04; Res. 2024-219. Adopted 8-19-24.)
(Ord. 2004-503. Adopted 10-4-04; Res. 2024-219. Adopted 8-19-24.)