The Marshall County Highway Department is about $300,000 short of funding this year as compared to last year.
Highway Superintendent Jason Peters told the county commissioners on Monday that the Motor Vehicle Highway monthly distribution from the state came in at about $383,500 which is almost $98,700 less than what was received at this time in May of 2018. The Local Roads and Streets fund received about $64,400 which is about $7,500 less than what was received at this time in May of 2018.
Commission President Kevin Overmyer said he’s contacted the Association of Indiana Counties and the Commissioners Association who in turn will speak to the State Auditor of why the county isn’t receiving at least 90 percent of the revenues this year compared to last year. Overmyer said the county is receiving much less than that and it’s expected to be worse in 2020. He anticipates an answer soon of why this is occurring.
If things continue the way they’re going, Overmyer said the county could be at least $700,000 short in funding this year compared to last year.
Commissioner Stan Klotz asked if a meeting with Senator Ryan Mishler and Representative Jack Jordan is still being considered. Commissioner Mike Delp and Overmyer agreed that it should happen. Funding concerns as well as the new funding structure for the MVH funds expect to be covered with the state representatives in a meeting yet to be scheduled.
