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Commissioners told Wakarusa Drive extension faces environmental review and a fixed state contribution obligation
Summary
A commissioner asked whether a negative environmental assessment for the Wakarusa Drive extension would trigger repayment to the state; staff said the contribution is a fixed number and the county would owe the specified amount if the project cannot proceed under the agreement.
A commissioner asked whether an unfavorable environmental assessment would force the county to repay the state contribution for the Wakarusa Drive extension. The commissioner noted a figure of roughly $9,000,000; Chad replied that the contribution is "a fixed number that we would owe them," explaining the county contributed to the state's bid and that obligation would remain if the project were not feasible.
Chad said staff aims to complete the environmental assessment by the end of the year and to move aggressively on design and construction thereafter, with a goal of being under construction on the project by 2028 if the assessment and design proceed on schedule. He emphasized the county's intent to hire consultants and advance design quickly to avoid potential repayment or delay.
