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Council reauthorizes bridge fund reappropriations, advances Smith Valley Road work
Summary
Highway supervisor Luke Masten told the council the Smith Valley Road project is moving into right‑of‑way acquisition; council agreed to reappropriate three years of cash savings, use bond funds first as advised, and approved several bridge appropriations including federal awards toward Bridge 36 and Bridge 63.
The Johnson County Council approved reappropriations and multiple bridge fund items on March 9 as highway staff outlined next steps for Smith Valley Road and several bridge projects.
Luke Masten, highway supervisor, said the county has been saving cash for Smith Valley Road over a three‑year period. He recommended reappropriating those savings and noted bond counsel advised the county use bond proceeds before spending the cash savings;…
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