Minor Betterments suggestions due July 15

The Washington County Operations & Maintenance Division Minor Betterment Program (MBP) was established to fund small-scale interim improvements that are beyond routine maintenance but not large enough to be programmed as capital improvements. A MBP project is a site-specific enhancement to the county's transportation system. These projects are typically interim and intended to supplement routine maintenance and capital improvements.

Recent examples in our area include the paved path along 143rd, between Cornell and Thompson, and the path along the south side of Cornell just east of Saltzman.

The division is currently soliciting Minor Betterment project nominations through July 15 for potential funding in Fiscal Year 2013-14. For more information on the program or to submit a project nomination, visit the Minor Betterment Program page on the County website. The Minor Betterment Program Review and Selection Committee (comprised of both citizens and LUT staff) had its first meeting late last month. Later this year, the committee will draft a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for projects to fund in Fiscal Year 2013-14. 

MBP is funded by an allocation from the Road Fund (gas taxes). About $500,000 is allocated to this program in fiscal year 2012-2013.

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