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County agrees to administer Fort White sewer grant, limits role to grant administration and right‑of‑way work
Summary
After extended discussion, the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners voted to negotiate an interlocal agreement to administer a state sewer grant for the Town of Fort White and to help with right‑of‑way acquisition. The board stopped short of committing operations and maintenance or long‑term debt obligations.
The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners on April 2025 voted to move forward with county assistance to the Town of Fort White on a state sewer grant, approving staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement to provide grant administration and right‑of‑way acquisition services.
Monica Merrick, Town of Fort White council member, told the board she wanted to “move forward collaboratively with the county” and urged support to advance a large sewage grant now awarded to the town. Merrick said the town had timelines and property acquisition obligations approaching and asked the county to help with grant administration and right‑of‑way work.
Commissioners debated the…
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