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Bonner County weighs prepaying LTAC funds or opening capital account to cover East River Bridge shortfall
Summary
Road and Bridge Director Todd said the federally aided East River Bridge project is roughly $1 million over current estimates; he proposed invoicing LTAC for $350,000–$500,000 as a retainer. Commissioners suggested instead creating a county capital improvement account and consulting the auditor.
Bonner County Road and Bridge Director Todd told the Bonner County Board of Commissioners that the federally aided East River Bridge project is running roughly $1 million over the grant award and sought guidance on using HB 312 funds to secure the county’s share.
"The bridge is about a million dollars over," Todd said, describing cost increases driven by inflation, right-of-way purchases and design changes. Todd said the…
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