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Commission approves $230,760 and $23,115 payments for Neosho River bridge work; ARPA and special bridge accounts cited
Summary
The Neosho County Commission approved payment applications tied to the North Elk (Neosho) River bridge project, directing ARPA funds and special‑bridge funds to cover separate invoices while staff follow up on delayed state reimbursements.
Neosho County commissioners approved two payments tied to the North Elk (Neosho) River bridge project and discussed which funds to use while the county awaits state reimbursements.
Commissioners voted to pay Bridges Inc. $230,760.65 (application number 6) for work on the North Elk Road / Neosho River bridge project and to pay CFS Engineering $23,115.13 from the county’s special bridge account for inspection services. County staff said the project is eligible for 85% reimbursement from the state but that reimbursements were delayed in the county accounting system; commissioners directed staff to work with the state treasurer’s office to trace incoming payments.
The commission discussed account balances: ARPA funds were recommended to cover the large Bridges Inc. payment and special bridge funds to cover the CFS invoice. Staff said refunding is expected but not yet credited; commissioners noted the county could transfer from other reserve accounts (pilot fund, equipment reserve) if needed to keep project work moving.
Commissioners also heard routine Road & Bridge updates: a deck pour on a river bridge on U.S. 59 is underway, crews will backfill a repaired box culvert north of 160th, and staff reported on local repair priorities. The commission authorized staff to use available special‑bridge and ARPA accounts as described and approved the two payments.
Votes on the payments were recorded as passed during the meeting.
