Kankakee County Board on Aug. 12 approved local agency agreements to accept federal participation and appropriate county bridge funds for replacement of two county bridges: County Highway 13 over Pike Creek and County Highway 14 over Trim Creek.

The resolutions authorize the county board chairman to sign the federal-local agreements and commit county bridge funds toward the two projects. The board voted by roll call to approve each resolution after motions and seconds were made on the floor.

Why it matters: The agreements enable the county to use federal dollars alongside local funding for bridge replacements, a common mechanism for rural and county transportation projects. County staff did not provide cost estimates or construction schedules on the record during the meeting.

Board discussion and vote: For the County Highway 13 over Pike Creek agreement, the motion to approve was made on the floor by a county board member identified as Turner and seconded by Foster; a roll call vote followed and the motion carried. For the County Highway 14 over Trim Creek agreement, the motion was made by a county board member identified as Monday and seconded by Lawy; a roll call vote also carried that motion.

No additional details about contractor selection, project budgets, or timelines were presented during the meeting. County staff will proceed with executing the agreements after the chairman signs the documents.

Ending: The board proceeded to other business after the votes; no separate public comment or extended discussion on the bridge projects was recorded during the meeting.