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Huntertown to bid project to be first in line for INDOT Community Crossings funding
Summary
Town staff said the Fort Wayne Community Crossings district placed Huntertown’s project on its priority list for a new funding pot under Senate Bill 179; the town will advertise and open bids March 19 so INDOT can earmark funds if the bill passes and allocation is approved.
Town staff told the council that Huntertown’s road project was selected as a priority application for a new round of INDOT Community Crossings funding under Senate Bill 179, which would add roughly $75 million to help communities that were not awarded in the initial call. Because the funding is expected to operate on a first‑come, first‑served basis, the Fort Wayne district director requested the town advertise the project, collect bids and provide INDOT with the lowest responsive bid so INDOT can earmark funds for Huntertown if the bill passes.
Staff said the project is “shelf ready” and that necessary survey work will take place this week. The town intends to advertise the bid next Thursday, open bids on March 19 and hold them until INDOT confirms the award. If the CCMG (Community Crossings Matching Grant) funding is awarded, the town will return for final approval before executing documents. Staff noted the project would likely help finish improvements in the Hunter Park subdivision.
Council accepted the update; no vote was required on the informational item, though council authorized staff to proceed with the bidding process to preserve the town’s position in the funding queue.
Timeline/next steps: advertise bid next Thursday, open bids March 19, await CCMG award and then consider award/contract at a future meeting if the grant is confirmed.
