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County pledges development costs and match for Petersburg Road MPO application
Summary
Vanderburgh County committed to cover 100% of development costs and provide a 20% non‑federal construction match for a Petersburg Road reconstruction application to the Evansville MPO, contingent on MPO selection of the project for federal funds.
County staff presented a financial commitment letter to the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Petersburg Road reconstruction between Clubhouse Drive and Booneville Harmony Road.
At the meeting staff stated that, "Vanderburgh County commits to fund 100% of the development cost and a non‑federal funding 20% match of the construction cost," language included in the MPO application materials. The board voted to approve submitting the commitment as part of the MPO call‑for‑projects process.
Why it matters: MPO selection is required to secure federal funds. The county’s commitment to development costs and a 20% match signals readiness to move the project forward if selected, and it obligates local resources for design work and a portion of construction if the federal award is granted.
Next steps: County staff will finalize and submit the MPO application and await INDOT/Evansville MPO project selection.
