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Kendall County budget workshop focuses on road repairs, solid‑waste options and grant timing
Summary
At a budget workshop the commissioners reviewed road-priority lists, a proposed $140,000 pre‑crusher to reduce hauling costs at the solid‑waste site, potential grant matches, and staffing or contracting options to complete prioritized road projects; commissioners debated hiring an additional road crew vs. outsourcing.
During its extended July 14 budget workshop, the Kendall County Commissioners Court reviewed priorities and funding options for road and solid‑waste projects following the July flood.
Roads: County Road & Bridge presented a precinct‑by‑precinct priority list that included Dodge Road, Mill Dam culvert replacement and numerous low‑water crossing swing‑gate installations. Commissioners emphasized low‑water crossing gates as an immediate priority given continued rain alerts. Road & Bridge staff described two sources of funding: existing fund‑11 road funds for routine work and potential reimbursable grant…
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