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Athens Council OKs applications for state loans and forgiveness for Strain Road sewer, approves pre‑engineering
Summary
The Athens City Council voted to apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans and to accept principal forgiveness and federal ARPA funds for a Strain Road sewer and drainage package, and authorized pre‑engineering work for phase 1.
The Athens City Council on May 19 authorized the mayor to apply for state revolving fund loans and to accept principal‑forgiveness grants and federal ARPA funding to move forward with sewer and drainage work on Strain Road.
The action, approved 4–0, also authorized up to $163,000 for pre‑engineering services for Phase 1 of the Strain Road rehabilitation, to be funded from the SRF loan if the award is made.
Why it matters: Council members said the Strain Road corridor has suffered drainage and sewer problems for decades and that the package — combining loans, principal forgiveness and federal Recovery Act money — would allow the city to address both drainage and sewer…
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