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Atchison County authorizes $3,094 contribution to upgrade low-water crossing; landowners to cover larger-pipe cost
Summary
The Atchison County Commission authorized a $3,094 county contribution toward installing a 60-inch culvert at a low-water crossing (Bridge C2-4) and approved a plan for township/landowners to order and pay any difference to upgrade to a faster-delivery 84-inch pipe; the motion passed 3-0.
Atchison County commissioners on May 5 authorized the county to pay $3,094 toward installing a 60-inch galvanized culvert at Bridge C2-4 to raise the crossing from a 2-year to a 7-year storm capacity, allowing staff to install the new pipe next to the existing 84-inch outlet.
Emily, Road and Bridge staff, told the board that the engineer recommended adding a 60-inch pipe to give the crossing protection for a seven-year storm, explaining: “So a 60 inch would be sufficient enough to give it 7 years.” Commissioners and township representatives discussed options to instead use a larger 84-inch, 12‑gauge pipe that vendors could deliver faster but at higher cost.
Township representative Lee Oswald said a private vendor could produce an 84-inch pipe with short lead time: “When you call them, they make them the next day,” and urged the board to consider landowners’ preference for quicker delivery. Road and Bridge identified material estimates of $3,094 for a new 60-inch galvanized culvert and $4,282.50 for an 84-inch pipe (not including delivery); delivery and gauge choices will affect final cost.
After commissioners discussed logistics — including who would order the pipe, how delivery would be handled and whether a written agreement was needed to protect county and private interests — a commissioner moved to authorize the county’s portion. The motion directed the county to pay $3,094 plus the county’s delivery cost to the township, and it authorized the township to order the pipe and, if landowners choose a larger or different-gauge pipe, to pay the difference and be reimbursed by the county for the $3,094 portion. The board instructed staff to prepare a short written letter agreement outlining responsibilities.
The motion carried on a 3-0 vote. The board and township also discussed a practical schedule; Road and Bridge said it could likely start installation within about two weeks depending on workload and weather, but staff emphasized that scheduling depends on other high-priority flood repairs.
The board’s action covers the county’s material contribution and reimbursement process; any upgraded pipe size, higher gauge or expedited delivery beyond the $3,094 material amount will be handled and funded by the township or landowners and confirmed in the written agreement.
