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Commission discusses impacts of SB 1 and House Bill 1461; considers expanding major bridge fund tools
Summary
The commission spent substantial time on bridge funding policy changes tied to recent state legislation and explored whether Monroe County should pursue expanded use of the major bridge fund or legislative changes similar to Allen County's approach.
Monroe County staff and commissioners discussed how recent state legislation and shifting funding rules could affect the county’s ability to pay for bridge construction and maintenance and explored options to pursue legislative change.
County staff member Lisa Ridge told the commission that House Bill 1461 clarified the definition of a county-responsible bridge by specifying a 20-foot span threshold and that the language protects counties from being required to maintain…
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