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Public works opens demolition and culvert bids, approves repairs and ARPA truck purchase

Linn County Commission · March 2, 2026
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Summary

Public Works presented competitive bids for the old jail demolition and culvert materials, sought ARPA funding for landfill trucks ($243,473.80), and received commission approval for an overhead-door repair ($5,599.85) and up-to amounts for tractor ($19,000) and grader motor repairs (up to $57,000). The commission agreed to continue hauling to Allen County landfill.

Jesse Waddell, public works director, told the commission staff opened multiple competitive bids for the old jail demolition and for culvert materials and delivery; commissioners asked staff to qualify the bids and return with recommendations next week.

Waddell said landfill trucks under construction will be paid for with ARPA funds and that he will request $243,473.80 in ARPA money within the next one to two weeks. "I did send out an email to the treasurer's office and the clerk's office,…

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