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Kendall County debates adding a road crew as commissioners weigh fund 11 balances
Summary
Officials debated whether to hire a six-person Road & Bridge crew and a vehicle to tackle backlog projects. Staff say fund 11 (vehicle registration and vehicle-sales commissions) has a multi-million-dollar balance and can support materials and some salaries, but commissioners disagreed on timing and long-term sustainability.
Kendall County commissioners on July 30 reviewed a Road & Bridge proposal to add a six-person crew and a vehicle to accelerate capital and maintenance projects.
Road & Bridge staff presented a multi-year project list and a staffing plan estimated to cost roughly $5.14 million including vehicles and equipment, with a projected general-fund salary impact of $366,963 for a full crew year. The department said fund 11 — financed by an $11…
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