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Commissioners consider waterways funding and study for relocating Lava tuber takeout
Summary
The board discussed spending waterways funds (roughly $22,000–$25,000 available, to be verified) and asked staff to research whether the Lava Foundation or city controls the current tuber takeout so the county can consider funding a relocation to improve safety and traffic flow.
As part of the quarterly budget conversation, commissioners discussed the waterways fund and potential local projects. Comptroller Krista Klauser said the county has approximately $22,000–$25,000 available in waterways funds (she said she would double-check the exact amount) and that eligible projects generally must be completed by Sept. 30.
A commissioner proposed studying the feasibility of relocating the tuber takeout point downstream from the bridge to reduce traffic issues and improve safety. Klauser said the county has used waterways money previously to fund access projects in neighboring counties and suggested staff would check whether the Lava Foundation or the city controls the property before recommending any contribution. The board asked staff to research ownership and feasibility and return with options at a future meeting.
