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County applies for multiple bridge preliminary‑engineering grants under federal programs
Summary
Highway staff told the commission they will submit preliminary‑engineering (PE) applications for multiple bridge structures and that some future projects may qualify for Build America 250 funding that could reduce county matching requirements; commissioners authorized the submissions.
The county highway department presented two sets of preliminary‑engineering grant applications and asked the commission to authorize staff to submit the applications.
For Resolution 26‑27 staff outlined PE applications for three structures on federal‑aid routes (IDs listed) and explained those projects would still require a county match (typically 20%) for later construction phases. Separately, staff summarized the Build America 250 Act funding approach: starting in 2027 the state will prioritize off‑system township bridges and may provide funding that reduces or eliminates local matches. Several county structures on township roads were recommended for submission to take advantage of the new federal emphasis; applications are due Aug. 1.
Commissioners voted to approve both Resolution 26‑27 and Resolution 26‑28 to enter the structures into the PE application queue and to consider updating the county’s five‑year plan to reflect potential future applications under the Build America 250 program.
