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Commissioners debate gravel purchases and chip‑seal strategy for county roads
Summary
Staff reported on gravel procurement, price increases and supply sources and commissioners debated strategy for chip seal versus hot‑mix asphalt on county roads.
Road and Bridge staff reviewed recent gravel purchases, price projections and the mix of suppliers, and commissioners discussed whether to continue using chip seal on low‑volume roads or to convert more corridors to hot‑mix asphalt.
Staff reported that last year Miami County purchased 93,665 tons of AB3 rock for about $1,093,000 (average $12.13/ton). For 2025 staff projected a 5.4% increase in gravel price, to an average of $12.78 per ton; a $1.1 million gravel budget at that rate would buy roughly 86,071 tons. Staff said a target of 100,000 tons would…
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