Tift County to seek LMIG funding for Upper Ty Ty Road bridge, buy motor grader after lease ends
March 01, 2026 | Tift County, Georgia
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
TIFT COUNTY — The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 previewed a slate of Public Works items for the Jan. 12 regular meeting, including a $1.28 million Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) application for an overflow bridge on Upper Ty Ty Road, the purchase of a construction motor grader and notice of recent emergency road repairs.
Public Works Director Jason Jordan told the board staff recommends submitting the overflow bridge over the Little River on Upper Ty Ty Road for the 2026 LMIG program. He provided a total project estimate of $1,278,424 and said the LMIG grant portion would be $939,251.24, with additional funding to come from SPLOST VI. "Staff recommends that for the 2026 LMIG project the County submit the overflow bridge over Little River on Upper Ty Ty Rd," Jordan said during the work session.
The county also plans to purchase its current construction grader, a 2021 Model #150-15, because the machine's lease ends Jan. 28. Jordan said the unit has about 1,956 hours and that buying it, with a three-year extended warranty, is the most economical option. The equipment cost is $141,960; the warranty is $6,310, for a total of $148,270, with funding identified from TSPLOST.
County Manager Jim Carter briefed the board on recent emergency repairs after two roadways experienced base failure. "Both roads had base failure and were falling into a sink hole. The roadways were not safe," Carter said, adding that The Scruggs Company performed the repairs at contract unit pricing. Carter reported a total cost of $70,287.94.
All three items — the LMIG application, the motor-grader purchase and the emergency repairs — were indicated for placement on the board's Jan. 12 consent agenda. The board did not take a formal recorded vote at the work session; staff will return with final agenda paperwork and any contract documents as required.
Why this matters: the bridge project would be a major, grant-funded effort tied to SPLOST VI priorities; equipment purchases and emergency repairs affect how quickly the county can keep local roads open and safe for residents.
Next steps: staff will prepare the LMIG application and consent-agenda backup for the Jan. 12 meeting, and procurement/contract paperwork for the grader purchase will be completed if the board approves the consent-item at the regular meeting.
Public Works Director Jason Jordan told the board staff recommends submitting the overflow bridge over the Little River on Upper Ty Ty Road for the 2026 LMIG program. He provided a total project estimate of $1,278,424 and said the LMIG grant portion would be $939,251.24, with additional funding to come from SPLOST VI. "Staff recommends that for the 2026 LMIG project the County submit the overflow bridge over Little River on Upper Ty Ty Rd," Jordan said during the work session.
The county also plans to purchase its current construction grader, a 2021 Model #150-15, because the machine's lease ends Jan. 28. Jordan said the unit has about 1,956 hours and that buying it, with a three-year extended warranty, is the most economical option. The equipment cost is $141,960; the warranty is $6,310, for a total of $148,270, with funding identified from TSPLOST.
County Manager Jim Carter briefed the board on recent emergency repairs after two roadways experienced base failure. "Both roads had base failure and were falling into a sink hole. The roadways were not safe," Carter said, adding that The Scruggs Company performed the repairs at contract unit pricing. Carter reported a total cost of $70,287.94.
All three items — the LMIG application, the motor-grader purchase and the emergency repairs — were indicated for placement on the board's Jan. 12 consent agenda. The board did not take a formal recorded vote at the work session; staff will return with final agenda paperwork and any contract documents as required.
Why this matters: the bridge project would be a major, grant-funded effort tied to SPLOST VI priorities; equipment purchases and emergency repairs affect how quickly the county can keep local roads open and safe for residents.
Next steps: staff will prepare the LMIG application and consent-agenda backup for the Jan. 12 meeting, and procurement/contract paperwork for the grader purchase will be completed if the board approves the consent-item at the regular meeting.
Don't Miss a Word: See the Full Meeting!
Go beyond summaries. Unlock every video, transcript, and key insight with a Founder Membership.
✓
Get instant access to full meeting videos
✓
Search and clip any phrase from complete transcripts
✓
Receive AI-powered summaries & custom alerts
✓
Enjoy lifetime, unrestricted access to government data
30-day money-back guarantee
