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Board approves $1.98M pump-station project; county to contribute $300,000 incentive for I‑74/New Hope Church Road development
Summary
Commissioners approved awarding the contract for a pump station and force main for the I‑74/New Hope Church Road development; the low bidder was Terry's Plumbing and Utility at about $1.98 million and the county’s economic-incentives agreement commits $300,000.
The board approved awarding construction work for a new pump station and sewer extensions required to serve development at the intersection of I‑74 and New Hope Church Road and authorized a project amendment related to the work.
County staff summarized a 2023 economic-incentives agreement under which the county agreed to provide $300,000 to help offset developer costs to make the site viable. The infrastructure work includes a pump station, roughly 5,700 linear feet of force main and about 1,648 linear feet of gravity sewer. At a February bid opening, two contractors bid; Terry's Plumbing and Utility was the low bidder at approximately $1.98 million. Staff asked the board to approve the project resolution and associated amendment so the county’s incentive commitment could be applied as previously agreed.
Why it matters: The project is tied to an economic-incentive agreement to spur development at a freeway interchange. Staff and a commissioner clarified that the county’s financial exposure is limited to $300,000 under the incentive agreement; other costs are the developer’s responsibility.
Vote: The motion to approve the resolution and project amendment passed by voice vote.
Ending: With board approval, staff will proceed with the contract and apply the county’s incentive payment consistent with the prior agreement.
