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County highway officials say state invoicing and projects limit levy flexibility; committee trims overtime budget
Summary
Highway staff told the committee that motor‑fuel tax cash appears large but is largely encumbered by ongoing projects and delayed state invoices; the committee reduced an O05 overtime line from $120,000 to $100,000 for budgeting purposes but acknowledged actual overtime depends on weather and contractor schedules.
County highway staff told the Finance and Budget Committee that while cash on hand in motor‑fuel tax (MFT) accounts appears to be in the millions, significant obligations and delayed state invoices mean much of that balance is committed to projects.
‘‘We have $2.2 million in cash and about $2.6 million in projects,’’ the highway presenter said, noting the state can bill years after projects are completed and that some…
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