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Developer‑funded County Road 17 project set for 2026; commissioners agree to contract language and sign draft

DeKalb County Commissioners · November 24, 2025
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Summary

A private donor (Westrick LLC) pledged materials for County Road 17; commissioners approved contract language and authorized sending a signed contract to the donor with a target for work to occur in 2026, while highway staff cautioned weather and priorities could affect exact start dates.

DeKalb County commissioners on Nov. 24 agreed to move forward with a draft contract with a private contributor for work on County Road 17 and to sign the agreed language, signaling the county’s plan to complete the job in 2026.

Resident advocate Brian Rothgeb asked the board to change contract language so the contractor would start in June rather than only be bound to a September completion date; he argued an earlier start would benefit the…

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