County approves NERF culvert spending and boosts contracted patching budget
Oct 12, 2026
JCDOT received authorization to use $235,000 of local NERF funds to replace three failed culverts (policy exemption) and the board approved a $100,000 increase to the contracted patching budget amid heavy seasonal demand; staff said contracted crews currently perform nearly all patching work.
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County road staff asked commissioners to approve two related decisions: a one‑time use of $235,000 in local NERF funds to replace three failed culverts (an exemption from the current MTF policy because NERF rules are not yet finalized), and a $100,000 increase to the county’s contracted patching budget to keep crews working through the construction season.
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