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Council approves several grant applications and budget moves; rainy-day funds tapped for Justice Building work
Summary
The council authorized applying for multiple grants — including a Bridge 145 FHWA NOFA, a trail accelerator grant, and a $40,000 court reform grant — and approved a $172,000 rainy-day appropriation for Justice Building engineering and a $30,000 transfer to legal services; the council also certified a $24,000 CASA match.
Kosciusko County Council members approved a set of funding requests and administrative moves that include grant applications, a rainy-day appropriation, and a transfer between budget lines.
Bridge and trail grants: Steve sought permission to apply for a Federal Highway 8-20 NOFA for Bridge 145 (construction targeted for 2031). He described the total project ask as $3,850,000 with a local share of $814,000 for engineering and construction; the council approved the application and authorized a financial-commitment letter indicating the county could provide the required 20% match if necessary. Rob Bishop asked for permission to apply for a $20,000 accelerator grant (with a $20,000 required match) to study a trail between Winona Lake and…
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