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Cerro Gordo approves $130,000 MFT resolution; authorizes joint rock-salt purchase
Summary
Trustees signed a Motor Fuel Tax resolution accepting $130,000 for 2026 maintenance and approved participation in the Illinois rock-salt joint purchasing agreement; both measures passed by roll call (5 ayes, 1 absent).
The Village Board approved a resolution accepting $130,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the 2026 program year to support road maintenance and related work, and separately authorized participation in joint rock-salt purchasing for the coming winter season.
Andy Hanfland outlined that the $130,000 MFT allocation would cover oil-and-chip work, materials, PCC pavement patching, sidewalk removal and replacement, snow removal and engineering during 1/1/26–12/31/26. "MOTION to approve the Resolution as presented by Andy Hanfland, Farnsworth was made by Trustee N Hyde, seconded by Trustee Walsh. Roll Call: 5 Ayes and 1 Absent," the record states.
Clerk Kelley Morrison was authorized to participate in the Illinois Rock Salt Joint Participation Agreement (deadline April 7, 2026) and the board approved joint purchasing of rock salt by motion and roll call. Trustees asked staff to solicit quotes and provided direction on priority street work to be funded from MFT proceeds.
