Sussex County Commissioners adopt $3.7M sewer project and $1.15M college improvements

The Sussex County Commissioners convened on April 23, 2025, to finalize the adoption of several key ordinances aimed at funding local infrastructure projects. The meeting included discussions on two significant bond ordinances, both of which were previously introduced and advertised for public hearing.

The first ordinance, identified as 25-01, pertains to the Sussex County Vocational School District Sewer Treatment Plant project. This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of $3,731,600 and the issuance of bonds to finance the project. After a brief public hearing, which saw no attendees voicing concerns, the ordinance was adopted with a majority vote, although Commissioner Hayden abstained.

The second ordinance, 25-02, focuses on capital improvements at Sussex County Community College. This ordinance appropriates $1,150,000 and similarly authorizes the issuance of bonds for financing. Following a public hearing that included input from a resident, the ordinance was also adopted, again with Commissioner Hayden abstaining from the vote.

The meeting concluded with the commissioners approving the resolutions to advertise the final adoption of these ordinances, ensuring that the decisions are communicated to the public through the county's administrative channels. The successful passage of these ordinances marks a significant step in advancing local educational and infrastructural development in Sussex County.