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Linn County approves dust‑control rate, buys culvert for 900 Road and seeks fuel bids
Summary
The Linn County Commission approved a dust‑control price of $2.14 per foot, authorized purchase of a 15‑foot culvert for the 900 Road project at $5,093.25 and directed staff to solicit bids for fuel for county shops.
The Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 approved several routine public‑works items including a new rate for the county’s dust‑control program, purchase of a replacement culvert for 900 Road and authorization to solicit fuel bids for county shops.
Dust control: After an initial mistaken motion that referenced gallons rather than feet, the commission rescinded the earlier motion and approved a corrected rate of $2.14 per foot for dust control. The board directed staff to place the legal notice in the newspaper and update the county website and application materials.
900 Road culvert purchase: The commission approved purchase of a 15‑foot galvanized culvert section for the 900 Road project at a price of $5,093.25, including shipping, and noted a three‑week lead time for fabrication. Public‑works staff said the east tube on the job was too bowed to reuse and the county would reuse the west tube where possible.
Fuel bids: The commission authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for on‑ and off‑road diesel and unleaded gasoline for all county shops; staff said they will put an RFP in the paper and contact companies that have bid previously.
Other operational notes: Public‑works staff updated the commission on equipment downtime (grader and blade repairs), driver staffing, and work completed on culverts and ditching. A grader door and window long left broken after a 2022 rollover was discussed; staff said the county will order a replacement door. The board also reviewed roll‑off truck bids from multiple vendors but did not award a contract at the meeting; staff reported that some sealed bids included a tariff notice that could change pricing if trucks were not ordered promptly.
Why this matters: The dust‑control rate and fuel procurement affect costs for county contractors and residents who use the dust‑control program. Culvert and equipment purchases are part of routine road maintenance and capital planning for county infrastructure.
Ending: Several items approved at the meeting require follow‑up by public‑works staff, including notification to applicants of the dust‑control price, ordering the 15‑foot culvert, and issuing the fuel solicitation to potential vendors.
