A request to support an upcoming Senate Bill was discussed at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County commissioners meeting.
Highway Superintendent Steve Moriarty brought forward a letter to the commissioners that support SB 207, which would change the 50/50 split of money into restricted and unrestricted motor vehicle funds to a 60/40 split. Restricted funds are used for roadway construction, reconstruction and preservation, while unrestricted funds go toward things such as plowing snow, pothole patching, signage and more.
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Moriarty said the change could help the department be more flexible in how dollars are spent, which right now are showing a shortfall in the unrestricted funds. The commissioners unanimously approved the request and the letters will be sent to Representatives Craig Snow and Curt Nisly.
