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Committee hears sharp rise in towns' culvert and bridge aid requests; county attorney guidance may require levying if towns petition
Summary
Highway staff told the Washington County Public Works Committee that towns’ culvert and bridge aid requests have increased and county attorney guidance suggests the county must levy funds if towns file formal petitions under state statute.
Highway staff told the Public Works Committee that requests from towns for culvert and bridge aid have jumped and that county attorneys have advised a statutory requirement may obligate the county to levy funds if towns submit formal petitions.
Scott summarized outreach to towns and said the county previously set aside about $100,000 per year for culvert and bridge aid during recent budget cycles. Staff collected…
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