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Commissioners renew Butler Fairman PASER contract, debate newer Violytics option and grant deadlines
Summary
Facing LTAP/CCMG deadlines, commissioners voted to renew a two‑year contract with Butler Fairman for PASER ratings and asset-management reporting while discussing a higher-cost, data-rich Violytics option; staff will update maps and pursue compliance to remain eligible for community-crossings funding.
Fayette County commissioners voted to renew a two‑year contract with Butler Fairman for PASER (pacer) ratings and associated asset-management planning after hearing from road‑rating contractors and the county surveyor about looming grant deadlines.
County surveyor and consultants said LTAP now requires certified graders for PASER work and that an updated asset-management plan must be in LTAP’s hands by Dec. 1 to keep the county eligible for Community Crossings/MCCMG funding for 2026. A Butler Fairman two‑year proposal—$29,000 total (presenter characterized as about $15,000 per year)—was weighed against a more feature-rich service offered by Violytics (spelled variously in discussion), which includes frequent mapping and workforce-management tools but at a higher annual price.
Derek, the Violytics representative, said implementation can be quick if the county can provide driving data: “Wayne County just signed their agreement about 2 weeks ago, and they got it installed today,” he said, noting Violytics can produce continuously updated maps and additional data services beyond PASER ratings.
Commissioners said they did not have time to fully migrate to a new vendor before grant deadlines and that renewing Butler Fairman would preserve eligibility while the county studies options. The board passed a motion to renew the Butler Fairman agreement and signed the signature page so work can begin immediately.
Why it matters: LTAP/CCMG funding can cover significant road work; failure to meet certification and reporting deadlines could disqualify the county from 2026 funding. Renewing Butler Fairman preserves short-term eligibility while the county evaluates whether the investment in a platform like Violytics is cost-effective long-term.
Next steps: staff will finalize contract paperwork, get a signed copy to the surveyor and auditor, and work with consultants to update maps and submit the required reports to LTAP by the deadlines noted in the meeting.
