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$1.5 MILLION SMALL CITIES APPLICATION FILED - Match For Major Water Line Extension, Other Grant Applications |
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The Calhoun Commission completed a series of public hearings last night for the
development of the Russett-Sand Ridge-Route 16 water extension for the Mt. Zion
Public Service District. The Commission filed an application for a Small Cities Block Grant through the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council for $1,500,000. The money would match $2,400,000 allocated for the project. The water line extension would cover the Millstone, Sassafras Ridge and Russett area, and would also extend south on Route 16 to an area near the Clay County line. The Commission has asked or is supporting federal funding for several projects in the county, including: The Grantsville Vol. Fire Department to assist in purchasing a new fire truck through Homeland Security: $140,000 Improvements to Calhoun courthouse, security and access through Homeland Security: $100,000 Town of Grantsville water system upgrade (supported by Commission) through rural development, FDA: $700,000 Mt. Zion Public Service District, matching to complete Sand Ridge/Rt. 16 water projects for matching funds through HUD, independent agencies and Appropriations Subcommittee: $1,500,000 These applications have been supported by Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito. Delegate Bill Stemple advised the Commission he is obtaining $15,000 for generators for emergency services in Calhoun. The Commission extended time frames on other grants obtained for the county, and will seek to obtain a $30,000 Governor's Partnership grant to replace the roof on the old B. F. Goodrich building. The Commission approved a contract offered by Argil Jones to replace the roof on the Calhoun County Park barn for less than $10,000. A high bid of $1,200 was accepted for a used tractor. The Commission postponed the payment of bills until next Monday, allowing time to review the county budget and cash flow. The special meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. to pay bills. The county continues to keep the regional jail bill paid. Meeting dates have been changed for the next two months because of conflicts: July 14 at 4 p.m. and August 11 at 4 p.m. |
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