Commission approves rural infrastructure grants, Waverly culvert funding and routine highway bid schedule
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Summary
The commission authorized RAIF funding for Kranzburg Township projects (80% of a $179,944 request) and approved additional Waverly Township rate funding for an over‑bid culvert project; the board also set dates for annual highway supply bids and adopted the spring thaw weight‑limit resolution.
The Codington County Commission on Jan. 13 approved multiple infrastructure funding requests and routine highway procurement actions.
For rural access infrastructure funds (RAIF), Kranzburg Township sought support for two projects totaling $179,944 and requested an 80% match (about $143,955.20). County staff confirmed approximately $360,002 remained in the RAIF account and the commission moved and approved the RAIF contribution for the Kranzburg projects.
The commission also heard a Waverly Township request for additional rate funding after one culvert project came in over the estimated bid. Township officer Dan Tien explained site challenges that increased cost; staff calculated the net county share after accounting for savings from another completed project and the board approved the supplemental county contribution.
Highway staff announced the annual notice to bidders for highway supplies (concrete pipe, diesel and ethanol, liquid asphalt, gravel, gravel crushing and weed chemicals) and set the bid opening for Friday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the courthouse. The highway office said the diesel specification would be limited to two types, gasoline to E10, and gravel crushing to a single three‑quarter‑inch surfacing product to reduce ambiguity.
Commissioners also adopted the annual weight‑limit resolution to post load limits during spring thaw (typically Feb. 15–May 1, weather permitting).
Votes at a glance (selected actions approved Jan. 13): • RAIF funding to Kranzburg Township (80% of $179,944): approved by voice vote. • Waverly Township supplemental rate funding: approved by voice vote. • Annual notice to bidders for highway supplies and bid opening (Feb. 27): approved by voice vote. • Spring‑thaw weight‑limit resolution (2026‑1): approved by voice vote.
Next steps: Highway staff will publish bid notices, proceed with bid openings on Feb. 27, and coordinate with township officials on project funding and invoicing.