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Court approves $700,000 supplemental federal design funds for US‑460 shared‑use path project
Summary
Franklin County Fiscal Court authorized a supplemental agreement to accept $700,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds for the design phase of a half‑mile US‑460 shared‑use path; using the full amount would require a local match of up to $175,000.
Franklin County Fiscal Court voted June 4 to approve a supplemental agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to accept an additional $700,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for the design phase of the US‑460 shared‑use path project.
Belinda and a Bluegrass Area Development District representative said the project will build a 10‑foot‑wide, half‑mile shared‑use path along US‑460 from Stedmontown Lane to the Huntley Bridal East (formerly Ravencrest) apartments. The county had previously approved an initial $50,000 in federal funds with a $12,500 local match in February. The additional $700,000 provides a safety net for expected cost increases in later phases; if the county ultimately uses the full supplemental award, a 20% local match ($175,000) would be required.
"They looked for projects that were underfunded and we had told them we were a little concerned about this one," the Bluegrass Area Development District representative said, describing why the state released additional funds. Court members thanked staff and approved the resolution authorizing Judge Miller to execute the agreement.
Court discussion noted the funds primarily support the design phase but are likely to flow into construction phases as needed; staff said if design money is not used it may shift to right‑of‑way or construction costs under program rules.
