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Kane County to use up to $100,000 in TRT funds to finish Skutumpah, Johnson Canyon and Mountain View road projects
Summary
After discussing cost-cutting measures and funding sources, the commission voted to use Tourism, Recreation and Trails (TRT) funds—rather than Rollback Tax funds—to cover culverts and cattle guards for the Scutumpah/Johnson Canyon and Mountain View road projects, up to $100,000.
County staff described remaining needs to complete the Skutumpah (Scutumpah) Road, Johnson Canyon and Mountain View Road projects, noting a $1.7 million grant for Scutumpah Road and the need to provide culverts and cattle guards to finish work. Staff outlined cost-cutting strategies, such as combining projects and supplying culverts and cattle guards directly.
There was discussion about fund eligibility: Attorney Jeff Stott said Rollback Tax funding could be used if a finding was made that the expenditures preserved agricultural lands, but the commission elected to use TRT funds so Rollback Tax moneys could continue growing for larger conservation projects. The commission approved using TRT funds up to $100,000 to complete the projects; the motion was made by Chair Gwen Brown and carried unanimously.
Why it matters: allocating TRT funds for essential project components moves several road projects toward completion and protects other restricted funds for future conservation purchases.
Implementation: Public Works and finance staff will administer the TRT disbursement and manage procurement of culverts and cattle guards.
