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County director warns road budget shortfall; urges building‑permit fee to cover new road costs
Summary
Road Department Director Troy Moser told Franklin County commissioners the current road budgets cannot cover new development: chip seal costs need a 27% increase and asphalt funding a 170% increase, and the county can currently pave about 3.8 miles per year. He recommended attaching a road fee to building permits to close the gap.
Troy Moser, Director, told Franklin County commissioners at their April 28 meeting that the county lacks funds to maintain new roads created by development and recommended a fee tied to building permits to bolster the road maintenance budget.
Moser said current budgets would allow the county to pave only about 3.8 miles of asphalt per year and that the chip‑seal budget must increase by about 27% while the asphalt budget would need roughly a 170% increase to meet demand. He estimated paving costs at approximately $170,000 per mile of asphalt.
Commissioners discussed the recommendation and the financial implications for developers and the county. No formal motion was made at the meeting to set a fee; commissioners asked staff to consider options and potential revenue impacts.
The exchange focused on the funding shortfall and next steps: Moser emphasized that without an additional revenue source, the county will struggle to maintain and improve its road network in areas experiencing new construction. Commissioners signaled they want staff to return with more concrete proposals.
Moser’s figures will be part of budget and policy conversations going forward; the meeting record shows no immediate change to permit fees or a formal vote on a development agreement at this session.
