Dickson County Commission authorizes $3 million grant application for flood recovery infrastructure

The Dickson County Commission on Sept. 15 approved a resolution authorizing the county to apply for a $3,000,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to help fund infrastructure repairs related to damage from the 2021 flood. The resolution gives county staff permission to apply for and accept the funds if awarded. Why it matters: The grant would provide state recovery funds targeted to infrastructure damage from the 2021 flood, potentially helping restore roads, drainage and other public facilities in affected areas. Commissioners opened the floor for a motion; Commissioner Ledger moved and Commissioner Beatty seconded. The resolution passed on a voice vote of "aye." The application authority only authorizes the county to apply and to accept the award; the commission did not appropriate specific project contracts or expenditures during the Sept. 15 meeting. What’s next: County staff will complete the application to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Specific projects and contracts that would be funded by any award would return to the commission as required by county procurement and budget procedures.