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Banner County reviews hydraulic study estimates tied to Air Force road repairs; no vote taken
Summary
Commissioners heard estimates from engineering firms for hydraulic studies requested by the Air Force to support major road repairs. Estimates ranged from roughly $7,500 to $18,300 for different scopes; the board was informed these are budget estimates for the next fiscal year and no formal action was taken.
Banner County commissioners reviewed preliminary estimates May 20 for hydraulic and erosion‑control studies the U.S. Air Force has requested to evaluate and repair certain roads and culverts on or adjacent to Air Force land.
The board received multiple nonbinding estimates from engineering firms so staff could plan for next year’s budget; no vote was taken. Jay of the road department summarized the situation: "The hydraulic studies on 18 for the original control issue and for Renskag Road on the bridge issue are out of our scope of capability of repair..." (Jay, Banner County Road Department.)
Estimates discussed in the meeting included a JEO Consulting Group phone estimate starting around $7,500 for erosion control work and Oak Creek Engineering estimates that were cited near $18,300 for grouped sites. County staff said some estimates were intentionally broad because firms had conducted only preliminary remote reviews and would need to visit sites for firm bids. One county speaker said the department currently has about $7,000 in the budget for hydraulic studies and that a single study could consume most or all of that amount.
Commissioners and staff said the studies are the county’s side of a potential arrangement in which the Air Force would perform major repairs if the studies show the issues are outside the county’s scope. As one commissioner summarized, the studies would "prove to them that it is out of our scope of handling that."
The board treated the estimates as informational. Staff instructed the road superintendent and clerks to incorporate the estimates into next year’s budget planning so the county can pursue the Air Force repairs if desired.
No formal procurement decisions were made; county staff said they will solicit full site inspections and formal bids before committing funds.
