County approves culvert deed, interlocal bridge agreement and donates old traffic counters

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple highway-related actions on Oct. 6, including a warranty-deed purchase for a culvert replacement, an interlocal agreement with the City of Lafayette for a bridge project and a resolution donating surplus traffic counters to Decatur County.

Highway staff said the first item was a warranty deed for parcel 3 from Larry and Barbara Miller for $25,600 to facilitate the County Road 900 East, Sheffield 325 culvert replacement near Marsh Lake. A commissioner moved and the board approved the $25,600 warranty deed.

County staff then presented an interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Lafayette related to a South Ninth Street project that includes Bridge 56 replacement. Staff explained Lafayette is handling most project tasks and the federal grant paperwork; INDOT required an MOU outlining the county’s financial participation. “They're going to bill us, and we'll reimburse them,” staff said. The Lafayette Board of Works had approved the agreement the previous week; the commission approved the interlocal agreement.

Finally, the board approved a resolution donating the county’s old traffic counters to Decatur County. Staff explained both governing bodies must pass similar resolutions to exchange property; Decatur County had already approved acceptance. The commission passed the resolution by voice vote.

Each item was presented by highway staff or county administration and approved by motion and second; votes were recorded by voice as “aye.”