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Board approves engineering survey contract to replace failing box culvert
Summary
Mills County authorized RW Engineering to re-establish section corners and draft easement exhibits needed for a box culvert replacement project; staff said the field work cost could be around $2,000 to $3,210 and the culvert (96-inch) is on order.
County roads staff reported a failing wooden box culvert discovered during brush cutting; the culvert's roof was caving and sides splitting, prompting a planned replacement with a 96‑inch spiral pipe. Staff explained additional field survey work is necessary to re‑establish section corners and create easement exhibits for two affected property owners. RW Engineering provided a quote with a not‑to‑exceed figure near $3,210 and staff estimated the final cost would likely be closer to $2,000 depending on field time.
Supervisors asked about budget implications; staff confirmed the work is budgeted and will be included in their ongoing cover/replacement project line. The board made and seconded a motion to approve RW Engineering to perform the section-corner reestablishment and exhibit drafting, with the motion carried by voice vote.
"We do have a pipe on order already that should be done in another two and a half weeks or so," staff said, noting the culvert replacement is ready to proceed once survey and easements are finalized.
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