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Dickinson County finishes 33 miles of chip seal; county reports lower per‑mile cost than contracting
Summary
Public works reported completion of 33 miles of county chip seal at $519,000 total (about $15,700 per mile), substantially below contractor quotes of $25,000–$27,000 per mile; commissioners discussed paving strategy and equipment lifespan.
The Dickinson County Public Works Department reported that its chip‑seal program for the year is complete and provided cost comparisons with private contractors.
Lauren Tandy Hill, director of public works, told commissioners the county completed 33 miles of chip seal this season at a total cost of $519,000—about $15,700 per mile. Hill said contracting firms had quoted roughly $25,000 to $27,000…
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