It was a bit of good news.
Barton County is eligible to receive more federal dollars to cover damage to roads and bridges following the flooding two years ago this spring, County Engineer Barry McManaman told the County Commission Monday morning.
“I think it’s a good deal for the county,” he said. The roughly $8,400 is federal money funneled through the Kansas Department of Transportation.
“We can’t say no to more money,” commission Chairwoman Jennifer Schartz said.
Barton County experienced damage to various roads and bridges after flooding in May and June, 2015, totalling an estimated $133,635.52. Both the county and KDOT approved an agreement for federal funding to cover repair costs, with an initial reimbursement of $90,974.
(Read more: Great Bend Tribune – Local News)