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Commissioners approve ARPA‑funded engineering amendments for drainage projects
Summary
The commission approved amendments and agreements with Lochmere Group Inc. for drainage final design and easement acquisition and for a Nisbett Road culvert design; commissioners noted the projects are funded with ARPA dollars despite 'locally funded' labels in paperwork.
The board approved Amendment No. 1 to a locally labeled engineering agreement with Lochmere Group Inc. covering Woods, Elm and Franklin drainage improvements so the firm can finish final design work and acquire needed easements.
A county official and a commissioner clarified that these projects are funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, even though the paperwork was labeled "locally funded." One commissioner asked that the record show the ARPA source; staff confirmed and the board approved the amendment by motion and second.
The board also approved an engineering agreement for design work to replace the Nisbett Road culvert west of Owensville Road; staff again noted ARPA will cover the work. Commissioners recorded affirmative votes on both items.
Why it matters: Drainage design and easement work are prerequisites to construction; using ARPA funds commits federal recovery dollars to local stormwater infrastructure. County staff said the agreements cover design and easement acquisition only; construction funding and timelines were not finalized at the meeting.
Next steps: Lochmere Group will proceed with final design and easement negotiations; staff will return with any construction contracts or additional funding requests as required.
