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Road commissioner cautions that higher state funding may be offset by rising contractor and equipment costs
Summary
The Van Buren County road commissioner told the Board of Commissioners' Committee of the Whole on Oct. 28 that while proposed state road-funding increases could provide new resources, those gains may be offset by higher contractor and equipment costs, requiring county planning.
The Van Buren County road commissioner updated the Board of Commissioners—Committee of the Whole on Oct. 28, describing a busy season of seal coating, facility maintenance and the need to prepare for possible increases in state road funding.
The commissioner said the county completed a large amount of seal coating this year and noted it helped extend pavement life. He described recent facility investments,…
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