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Commission allocates $353,000 from local gas tax to replace Spring Valley/Tubberville Road bridge
Summary
County engineers said replacing the long-out bridge will require an additional $353,000; the Board approved taking the funds from the local option gas tax to complete design and advance the project.
The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners voted to allocate $353,000 from the local option gas tax (LOGT) to advance the Spring Valley/Tubberville Road Bridge replacement.
Staff described a project financing summary and noted a prior Army Corps approval question and a $67,000 Army Corps item included in the original cost estimate. The board heard that the total design and construction package would have been roughly $468,200 under one path; with previous obligations and balances the remaining need was described in the meeting as $353,000.
Commissioners discussed the LOGT balance and reimbursements for ongoing projects; Angie (county accounting/staff) reported available LOGT funds leaving approximately $1.48 million and a little over $1 million for reimbursements after commitments. A motion to fund the $353,000 shortfall from LOGT was made and seconded; the board voted to approve the allocation so the county can move forward with bid and construction steps.
Staff said the next steps include finalizing design, issuing bid documents and coordinating with engineers on pile-driving and load requirements for the replacement structure. No construction schedule was provided in the meeting record; staff agreed to follow up with an estimated completion timeline after engineering completes bidding parameters.
