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City staff seek grants for full replacement of Keyes Road culvert serving 50–60 homes

Gardner City · January 30, 2026
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Summary

Staff described the Keyes Road culvert as in poor condition and detailed a $2.22 million design estimate and grant strategy (MVP and community culvert grants) as a way to fund a full replacement that serves roughly 50–60 homes; officials recommended keeping the project on the capital list in case of emergency need.

City staff outlined plans to replace a deteriorating culvert on Keyes Road, saying the structure is in “pretty poor condition” and will require a full replacement rather than a patch.

Speaker 5 (unnamed city staff) told the committee that the 100% design estimate for a spanning-bridge replacement is $2,220,000 and that staff have applied for two grants: an MVP (Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness) grant for $1,110,000 and a community culvert grant…

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