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County accepts added CHIPS funds and approves public‑works purchases

Allegany County Board of Legislators · July 24, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved acceptance and reappropriation of additional CHIPS highway funds for the Department of Public Works and authorized purchase of a 2026 Kenworth chassis for the department.

During the July 23 session Clerk reported Intro 309‑26, accepting additional Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funds for state fiscal years 2026–27 and reappropriation of unspent funds for the Department of Public Works. Legislators moved and approved the resolution by voice vote.

The board also approved a budget modification within Public Works to purchase a 2026 Kenworth T880 chassis (Intro 314‑26). Chair remarks thanked state representatives for securing CHIPS and similar funds, noting the importance of the dollars for towns and villages that rely on road and bridge work.