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Lucas County says it won nearly $8 million in bridge grants; approves right‑of‑way purchase agreement
Summary
Lucas County Engineer told the Board the county was awarded two grants — one for just under $6,000,000 and one for $2,000,000 — for a railroad bridge replacement. The board also authorized a right‑of‑way purchase agreement for project BROS‑C059 affecting Bridge #222950 in Whitebreast Township.
Lucas County Engineer Todde Folkers informed the Board on July 15, 2026, that the county has been awarded two grants to replace a railroad bridge — one for just under $6,000,000 and a second for $2,000,000. The board recorded the announcement and acknowledged the grant awards; Folkers also informed the board that Office Administrator Carla Brown will retire March 31, 2027.
Separately, the board authorized the county to execute a Purchase Agreement for anticipated right‑of‑way expenses associated with project BROS‑C059(76)‑5F‑59 for Bridge #222950 (FHWA 226480) in Section 29 of Whitebreast Township. The motion to execute the purchase agreement passed unanimously. The board approved claims of $311,242.92 that included vendor payments tied to county projects and operations.
