Knox County officials are addressing federal accessibility requirements and considering changes to road cut fees for utility work.

During Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kellie Streeter said the county was notified it must meet more detailed requirements for its ADA plan and Title Six plan in order to qualify for federal grants or CMS funding.

Streeter said some discussions have already taken place, with guidance provided by an INDOT representative.

She said the next step is to determine the cost of completing a full assessment of ADA compliance across all county-owned properties.

The work could involve identifying someone internally to gather required information, with possible training support offered through the program.

Cost estimates will be needed before requesting additional funding from the county council, since no money is currently set aside for those services.

The topic is expected to return at a future meeting.

In a separate discussion, county officials reviewed a possible increase to fees charged when roads are cut for utility work.

The county highway supervisor proposed raising the road cut fee from 200 dollars to 500 dollars when contractors cut into a roadway, while keeping the fee for boring under the road at 200 dollars.

He also proposed new requirements for how those cuts are repaired, including compaction with specific materials and either concrete or asphalt used on the surface.

He said proper compaction is important to prevent long-term damage to the road.

Commissioners discussed whether the proposed fee would cover actual costs.

The board agreed to hold off on a decision and asked for a draft policy and more detailed cost information before moving forward.