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Bridge inspections set; rural transit options and costs draw committee scrutiny
Summary
Transportation committee reported a roughly $116,000 inspection contract covering about 175–200 county bridges this summer; committee also discussed rural transit provider options (including a provider named 'Futures'), concerns about custom‑ride costs, and the need for monthly financial reporting on grant use.
The committee heard a Transportation/Highway Committee update that said scheduling for summer bridge inspections will cover approximately 175–200 bridges and that the contract cost for inspections is about $116,000. Committee members noted the county has more township and county bridges than many counties in the state and outlined upcoming bid/letting dates in cooperation with Ford County.
On rural public transportation, staff and members discussed possible arrangements with an outside provider identified in the meeting as "Futures," which operates in neighboring counties. Members expressed concern about the cost of custom trips (door‑to‑door or off‑route requests), asked for clearer reporting on how grant funds are being spent and what personalized trips are costing, and requested that finance staff provide monthly statements of grant balances and expenditures for the next quarterly meeting.
No formal action was taken; staff will report back with bridge coordinates for the board meeting and provide additional financial updates on the rural transit program and vendor arrangements.
