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Road department warns of structural shortfall; county plans to shift maintenance to SB 1 funding
Summary
Public Works outlined a persistent revenue–expense gap in county road funds driven by rising costs, reduced purchasing power of gas‑tax reimbursements and a move to fleet‑owned equipment. Staff proposed using SB 1 maintenance funds and increasing cooperative work for short‑term balance.
Mono County Public Works told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that road division revenues are not keeping pace with rising costs and growing equipment replacement obligations, creating a structural shortfall the county plans to manage through program changes and targeted use of SB 1 maintenance funding.
Why it matters: Road maintenance and snow removal are core county services. Staff said the county must reconcile equipment replacement costs, reduced vehicle‑fuel‑tax growth and higher repair and materials costs to sustain service levels.
Public Works Director Paul Raton and road superintendent Steve Reeves…
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