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Adams County to accept up to $381,306.42 in federal bridge-inspection reimbursement
Summary
County commissioners authorized county staff to sign a reimbursement agreement with the state for a countywide bridge inspection program that will cover 2026–2029, with federal funds reimbursing up to 80% of the contract cost.
Adams County commissioners authorized the county to accept federal reimbursement of up to $381,306.42 for a countywide bridge inspection agreement covering 2026 through 2029 and directed staff to sign the required document.
The county's highway/staff reported that the reimbursement equals 80% of the agreement the county has with USI for the same term. Staff said the inspection work would not begin until 2026 and that the county will include the remaining local share in its 2026 budget proposal. County staff asked for a motion authorizing signature on the agreement; a commissioner moved, another seconded, and the motion passed.
Why it matters: the agreement lets Adams County use federal funds to cover most of a multi‑year inspection contract, reducing local up‑front costs for an asset-management activity that helps identify bridge repair or replacement needs.
Details: county staff said the reimbursement agreement is with NDOT and is a formal Local Public Agency (LPA) reimbursement contract. The staff presentation noted the provision of federal funds is contingent on the agreement and that the county will include anticipated local match in the 2026 budget. No dollar amount for the county share was given at the meeting.
Next steps: staff will execute the document and incorporate the local match into the 2026 budget materials presented to the commissioners.
