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Huntingburg agrees to advance state‑led culvert replacement on State Road 231 with city cost share
Summary
Council authorized staff to sign an agreement so the State of Indiana can move up a culvert replacement project on State Road 231; the city’s estimated 25% match is roughly $220,000–$236,000 on a roughly $920,000 project. The state will handle closures and traffic control.
The Huntingburg City Council voted to authorize staff to move forward with a State of Indiana‑led replacement of a culvert on State Road (231), allowing the state to proceed with planning and funding earlier than previously scheduled.
City staff told the council the project has an estimated total cost near $920,000 (pre‑inflation) and the city’s share is expected to be about 25 percent; officials estimated the city’s portion at roughly $220,000 and said that inflation could raise that to about $236,000 if the work is delayed two years. Public Works Superintendent Jason St. described the structure under Market Street Park as separated from the storm outlet and at risk of further collapse if not addressed.
"The state has offered to come in and take care of that, which is unusual," Jason St. said, noting the state will be responsible for road closures and traffic control related to the work. He asked the council to approve an agreement so state planners can proceed with design and scheduling.
Council members discussed funding options for the city match, including use of economic development funds or proceeds from property sales along Veterans Parkway. No additional city street or parks operating budget was identified as the source at the meeting.
The board approved a motion to sign the agreement so the state may continue planning; the state sign‑off was described as a precondition for further planning and scheduling.
Next steps: staff will execute the state agreement and return with final cost allocations and a recommended funding source for the city match as the state planning advances.
