James J. McDonald - Foreman
Linda Erickson - Office Manager
P.O. Box 768
Choteau, Montana 59422
Work: 406-466-2671
McDonald Home: 406-467-2504
McDonald Cell: 406-590-3071
Erickson Home: 406-466-2622
E-mail: tcrd@3rivers.net

Teton County Culvert Policy - 2000
The placement or replacement of any culvert related to a County Road that is not a natural drain but serves primarily irrigation purposes shall be cost shared by the County and Irrigation Company under the following policy:

1. The County or a licensed contractor shall complete the installation of culverts.
2. The County and Irrigation Company shall divide the costs of the culvert and installation if a larger culvert is needed due to water volume from irrigation or when a new culvert is requested for irrigation purposes. If the County installs the culvert, the Irrigation Company will pay for 2/3 of the materials. If the Irrigation Company has the culvert installed, the County will pay for 2/3 of the materials.
3. If replacement of the culvert is because of age or damage, the County will replace the culvert at no cost to the Irrigation Company if the County originally installed and paid for the culvert.
4. If any extenuating circumstances exist, the Irrigation Company may consult with the Road Department foreman and County Commissioners to reach an equitable arrangement for the installation and cost of irrigation related culverts.
5. Culverts will be maintained by the County unless arrangements are made by the Irrigation Company.
6. The County will not sell any new culverts to private individuals.

Adopted on November 16, 2000 by Teton County Commissioners
Adam F. Dahlman; R.F. Sam Carlson; Mary Sexton: