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Pottawattamie County board approves county five-year road program; supervisors press for project cost details
Summary
Supervisors approved the county’s latest five‑year road and bridge program and discussed funding sources, specific projects, and opportunities for federal grants and local revenues.
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the county five‑year program for road and bridge projects and asked staff to provide clearer project cost tallies and maps to guide future amendments.
Supervisors raised questions about total spending, which roads will be addressed in fiscal year 2026–27, and the role of federal and county funding. County staff said the program can be revised after submission and that some bridge projects show local construction numbers separately from total inventory costs.
Nut graf: The board approved the program to keep the county eligible for state and federal funding while continuing to identify projects that could be advanced using farm-to-market routes, local option sales tax, bridge funds or federal grants.
In discussion, supervisors asked staff to produce a list that shows project totals rather than only mapping colors; staff agreed to supply a consolidated list with actual totals. Supervisors discussed specific problem corridors — including raised joints on M‑47 near Highway 6, a curve realignment project on Lime Kiln Road and a G30 reconstruction project tied to a federal grant of about $4.4 million with a $600,000 local match listed — and explored whether local option sales tax could count toward local match. Road‑program staff confirmed the county will pursue federal funds where possible for bridge replacements and overpass work and that some projects depend on right-of-way negotiations and appraisals.
The board also discussed procurement of a chip‑seal/milling setup (staff said equipment would arrive in June) and the timing for beginning in‑house operations; staff said ramp up and training make same‑season operation unlikely. Supervisors asked for a clear project list with dollar amounts and the program was approved with the understanding staff will return with an itemized schedule and totals.
Ending: Staff will provide the requested project totals and an updated map; supervisors noted the program may be amended later in the year as funding and right‑of‑way negotiations advance.
