County amends maintenance resolution to reflect $492,451 in MFT spending

Sep 12, 2026

Highway staff told commissioners the county must amend its estimate of maintenance under the Elmore Highway Code to align with actual spending; the board approved an amended resolution raising the figure to $492,451 to match work performed and IDOT paperwork requirements.

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Union County highway staff told commissioners that the county’s estimated maintenance for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) work exceeded earlier estimates and that state rules require a revised resolution when spending surpasses the original figure. The staff said the board had budgeted roughly $480,000 but actual spending totaled $492,451 and an amended resolution is necessary to align the paperwork submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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