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Commissioners authorize application for Better Local Bridges funding for Square Bridge
Summary
County staff briefed the board on a state bridge/culvert grant (awards up to $3 million with a 20% local match); the board authorized engineering contractor John Brock (Interstate Energy Engineering) to prepare and submit an application for the Square Bridge and approved contracting for the work.
An official described a state grant opportunity that would fund bridge or culvert replacement with awards up to $3,000,000 per community and a required 20% local match. "It is a, opportunity up to $3,000,000 per per community, and there is a 20% match," the presenter said, noting the application turnaround is short.
Commissioner S3 moved to authorize John Brock of Interstate Energy Engineering to prepare the application for the Square Bridge and the board approved the firm handling the grant submittal and associated work. Commissioners discussed options — an aluminum box culvert versus a concrete bridge — favoring the lower-cost culvert in this location and asked staff to proceed with the grant application process.
