Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 March 1906 — DON’T LIKE ESTIMATE OR SPECIFICATIONS. [ARTICLE]

DON’T LIKE ESTIMATE OR SPECIFICATIONS.

There seems to be considerable opposition developing to the Marion tp., and Rensselaer stone road project as reported by the viewers. The estimate of $4,000 per mile is thought to be about double what it should be, as it is believed the rock can be placed on the roads for $1 per yard, which would be about $1,750 per mile, and that the total cost should not exceed $2,000 per mile for grading and all. The estimate is about 5 per cent on the valuation, while the taxable limit, we understand, for this purpose is 4 per cent. There are other objections being made to the specifications, but it is hoped to get the matter straightened up to-day and Monday so that the changes can be made in the same. There still remains time to make these changes in the advertisement before the date set for the election, April 28, as only three weeks notice are necessary.