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County applies for $1 million Community Crossings grant to chip-seal about 33 road segments
Summary
County highway staff told the council they have applied for the Community Crossings matching grant for chip seal work, seeking the maximum $1,000,000 construction allocation at an 80% state match; the council approved a financial commitment required for the application.
Henry County highway staff told the council the county has submitted an application for the Community Crossings matching grant program, seeking to use the maximum $1,000,000 for chip seal and to capture the higher 80 percent construction match this cycle.
Highway staff described an application covering roughly 33 road segments, with the county required to provide a financial commitment letter for the grant. The council voted to approve the financial commitment at the meeting.
Staff said chip seals will vary by segment (double or triple seals). The presenter estimated a double seal at about $60,000 per segment and a triple seal nearer $80,000. For resurfacing with asphalt, staff said material-only costs for a single-lift repave are currently running roughly $85,000 to $90,000 per mile (material-only estimate; final prices vary by thickness and scope).
The presenter noted the application process is detailed and requires listing each road segment and lining up estimates; award notifications are typically expected in December but may be competitive because the statewide allocation to small communities is limited.
Council members thanked highway staff for the work preparing the application and approved the required financial commitment so staff can complete the submission.
