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Polk County commissioners authorize up to $3.8 million in road bonds for Osceola North, Shelby North overlays
Summary
On April 1, 2025, the Polk County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize up to $3.8 million in limited tax county road bonds to fund overlay work on Osceola North and Shelby North; motor grader bids were opened and tabled, and the highway superintendent reported right‑of‑way clearing.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners on April 1, 2025, approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of limited tax county road bonds not to exceed $3,800,000 to fund overlay projects on Osceola North and Shelby North. Commissioner Boss moved for adoption; Chairman Jerry Westring seconded, and the roll call vote was Boss, aye; Westring, aye; Boruch, aye.
The resolution followed a presentation by Cody Wickham of DA Davidson about bonding options to finance the two overlay projects. According to the board’s record, the projected levy needed for the new bond is lower than the levy for an existing bond that is scheduled to be paid off in December 2025.
At 11:00 a.m. the board opened motor grader bids from three vendors for both regular and all‑wheel‑drive machines; the board tabled action on the bids until its next meeting. Highway Superintendent Theis updated commissioners that trees in and near the right‑of‑way along the Osceola North and Shelby North corridors have been removed or trimmed and that the county’s semi and trailer are being repaired so they are available to haul gravel where needed.
The action authorizes the chairman to sign required forms related to bond issuance; the record does not list bond buyers, interest terms, or a sale date. The board will take further procurement and financing steps at future meetings.
