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Commissioners approve MSAP grant application for South Main/Clark Fork bridge as first reading
Summary
Granite County approved moving forward with a county MSAP (MSED) grant application and signature forms for the South Main (Clark Fork) bridge near Drummond, a first-reading action to help fund a larger bridge/replacement project.
Commissioners voted to proceed with the county’s MSAP (MSED) grant application and required signature forms for the Clark Fork (South Main Street near Drummond) bridge project, viewing the grant as a potential partial match for larger bridge funding needs.
Staff explained this is a separate application from the congressional direct-spending request that was not advanced; this MSED grant opportunity carries a smaller maximum award (discussed in the meeting as up to about $150,000) intended to support public-facility projects or matching funds. Commissioners described prior agenda discussions and treated today’s action as a first reading and a formal motion to submit the application.
During public comment a resident asked for clarity about when there would be public comment on the related roofing contract; county staff said the roofing contract was conditionally awarded and final funding discussion would be on a subsequent agenda, and that public comment could be offered at that later meeting.
The commission approved the motion to proceed with the MSAP application and signature forms by voice vote ('Aye'). Commissioners noted they would coordinate with MDOT and other partners if additional bridge work becomes necessary and would return to the board as funding details and matching requirements were clarified.
