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On broadband, county staff said the first phase covers about 3,700 passings (premises) and the contract deadline is September (year not specified in the transcript for completion). The county noted Comcast provided the majority of non-county funding for the broadband build and that the state's BEAD office also contributed funds. The county described the broadband project as \"wrapping up.\"

County staff outlined a CDBG-related financing approach: approximately $200,000 of county money will be folded into an expected roughly $3 million in federal Section 219 funds (transcript phrasing \"section 2 19 money\") to create an approximately $4 million project for the West Madison Utility District; county staff called the financing approach sound and necessary for the district. The presentation described completed flood-control work (Bachelor Creek and East Sims Street), ongoing construction for Bozeman 1 (reported as a $5 million allocation), and road paving work using about $1.5 million for multiple roads.

The county also reported the Sulphur Springs Softball Field project is nearing completion with infield dirt delivered, fence posts up and final installation tasks remaining. Overall, county staff stated most projects are on schedule and that ARPA funds are being spent in line with the statutory timeline; the county reiterated that ARPA funds generally must be spent by December 2026 unless law changes.

No formal votes were recorded in the excerpt. County staff said the Municipal Water Authority (MACWA) is scheduled to present at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ARPA July 7 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Madison County officials briefed the board on county-managed ARPA projects and internal allocations, saying the county's portion of ARPA totaled about $20.6 million and has been committed to multiple countywide initiatives including broadband expansion, flood-control projects, and a large project labeled Bozeman 1.","taxTitle","Madison County, Mississippi","taxId",53904,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551707,"Madison reports completion or near-completion of ARPA-funded creek, park, road and water projects",294,526000,820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329801-0fb9748f902386692a8eeaa80c7b5367&start=526&end=820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329801-0fb9748f902386692a8eeaa80c7b5367/thumbnail_526000.jpg","/articles/6551707/Madison-County/Mississippi/Madison-reports-completion-or-near-completion-of-ARPA-funded-creek-park-road-and-water-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551707-9d69461278f971d2235a57a57b5f2947/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068197&Signature=Q8QKay6M5l6UHFziBEz59Z8XfXPuOJN8qcKH11TTXrlCNUVI8iVGpWENbTy1eunQ9FFZUN75c2AfJG9ByrKzWt48CYwulWaUBxsmLpF87w~7srXlD7wdISnlDVD1vEIG-R~rbjosBmxJt5QWTjmyHiCJjOb4C0T0cP0qdcad1hYsWE9pBHxvvxjsuqiNAsNV7P6P67h~NuVBfrd8FN7sXvgOihpWEkZ7AvmYnlUcvEEK1p-xrbs3Bgj7rYUo0fCJLwoRkf4OeDBsEaoRhnmo8YkxIPqaO4Z1JjMgsgb~m8UxwwTwrFtnGhdhvD6vpmPIm0nFu0Q12ScDu7jX5B-bFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A City of Madison representative updated the Madison County Board that the city has largely completed four projects financed in part by county ARPA funds: Hearne Creek bank repair and low-water crossing construction, replacement of dugout and concession roofs at Liberty Park, neighborhood road repairs on Kingsbridge Road, and replacement and upgrade of the Cotton Hill well pump and controls.

\"First of all, thank you very much for allowing us to give you an update, as well as thank you very much for the funds that you shared and and gave us to the city of Madison,\" the City of Madison representative said. The presenter said most city projects are complete \"but for a punch list of items.\" The Hearne Creek work included bank repairs to mitigate flash flooding and a concrete low-water paved crossing where a footbridge had been repeatedly washed out; Brashear Creek work was described as ongoing and larger in scope.

Liberty Park dugouts and concession stands were replaced after bids exceeded initial estimates; county funds combined with local funds enabled full replacements rather than partial repairs. Kingsbridge Road work in a subdivision was completed and reported to have improved neighborhood conditions. A failed Cotton Hill well pump was not only replaced but upgraded, the city said, including improved pump controls to strengthen water service reliability.

City officials offered to leave detailed documentation with the county clerk and to provide updates for the county website. County board members thanked the city and reiterated that county ARPA funds must be spent by December 2026, a timeline the city said is not a problem because the projects are mostly finished.","City of Madison officials updated the county on four ARPA-funded local projects: Hearne Creek restoration, Liberty Park dugouts and concessions replacement, Kingsbridge Road neighborhood repairs, and an upgraded Cotton Hill well pump.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551713,"Ridgeland outlines $3.8M Purple Creek restoration, sewer and road upgrades funded with Madison County ARPA support",325,0,325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329801-0fb9748f902386692a8eeaa80c7b5367&start=0&end=325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329801-0fb9748f902386692a8eeaa80c7b5367/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6551713/Madison-County/Mississippi/Ridgeland-outlines-38M-Purple-Creek-restoration-sewer-and-road-upgrades-funded-with-Madison-County-ARPA-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551713-3308b8af614c79b2ca5b6bece0dfcdcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068197&Signature=dZlXhm7tHP9CpWQ0IwfmKqsDhsGxaEa6lJUuchJTViy8sbLodjiCzJ4QrdD9NahaoPLY0MxjOq6n5Ip9Lv0MFfS2G7pfZE2LkB7PqHutDv~~wD6cjbv0YERi1DWk2apINuOrx8cRrl9dh0ZatmiSqmvdEARFliV2BoEqh9KGz~XplGVklkqjsgnC2I3cgUvYRj4ILEf6asTTgHIXaHF~SGeFY9QJE66nxLQlaIgdDlgDZvyr3aKVK~0cZHIhSsdeTiz1Z1aFMqznSSPwG3~eUbr~jKIv8OLeRktoHj8LfCRAcdedrMtjgrbWCZPHUMFe6W0X3I8ISSLi2STdo-F21Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Ridgeland officials told the Madison County Board that the city is moving forward on several projects financed in part by Madison County ARPA subawards, including a $3.83 million Purple Creek drainage improvement project at Freedom Ridge Park, a sewer and interceptor extension along Colony Park Boulevard, and a reconstruction of South Wheatley Street.

The Purple Creek project grew from an initial plan to clean a detention pond at Freedom Ridge Park into a broader restoration and ecotourism effort. \"This is a really neat project the way it started out,\" a City of Ridgeland representative said, explaining the work includes new wildlife habitat, native landscaping, interpretive signage and walking trails. The presentation listed a total project budget of $3,830,000, including a $1 million match from the City Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The contractor, Hemphill Construction Company, is excavating ponds and installing box culverts; pedestrian bridges and planting are scheduled to follow, with a target completion date of May 2, 2026.

County ARPA funds of approximately $2 million were described as a key component of a sewer and interceptor extension for Colony Park Boulevard that will extend to the north side of Colony Park Boulevard and connect south toward Carr Farms Road. The city said the work is intended to open land for economic development, reduce the need for one or more lift stations, improve fire flow through a waterline extension and improve water quality by creating looped connections. The project was bid and awarded to Hemphill Construction at $2,496,000; the city said it will use a state appropriation to cover the difference beyond the county's $2 million in ARPA funds. Officials estimated completion in the first quarter of 2026.

Wheatley Street reconstruction received $487,000 in ARPA funds and a $3 million reimbursement grant. The project will reconstruct South Wheatley Street from Lake Harbor Drive toward County Line Road as far as funds and construction logistics permit and will include a \"road diet\" in some sections to provide a continuous 6-foot sidewalk. Design is complete and the city said it plans to advertise bids within about a month and likely issue a notice to proceed in early January, aiming for November 2026 completion.

City officials also summarized other street and ditch work in Ridgeland that was supported with a $1,030,000 reimbursement grant, including paving, striping and ditch restoration on Post Road, McClellan Drive, Center Street, Livingston Road and the Old Agency Road ditch restoration and protection project. Contractors and schedules for those items were described as under way, with some work and striping scheduled to occur immediately and an Old Agency Road construction window noted in July.

During the presentation, Ridgeland officials offered to provide the county clerk with project summaries and asked that the county post information on its website. County board members confirmed the county's intent to meet the statutory ARPA spending deadline and said the projects appear on track to spend funds before December 2026.

The update included requests for follow-up briefings; county officials invited the city to return for periodic two- to three-month updates.","City of Ridgeland officials updated the Madison County Board on multiple infrastructure and park projects funded in part by the county's ARPA subawards, including a $3.83 million Purple Creek drainage restoration at Freedom Ridge Park, a $2 million ARPA-backed sewer extension on Colony Park Boulevard, and Wheatley Street reconstruction work.","actionData","errors"]

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Madison County summarizes $20.6M ARPA spending and countywide projects including broadband and Bozeman 1

Madison reports completion or near-completion of ARPA-funded creek, park, road and water projects

Ridgeland outlines $3.8M Purple Creek restoration, sewer and road upgrades funded with Madison County ARPA support