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Commission weighs scaling back $4M water project, postpones decision on federal grant match
Summary
Commissioners discussed a federal water project that was offered as a $10 million package with a $4 million portion under consideration. Staff recommended delaying acceptance because the district lacks the matching funds and construction season timing; they agreed to scope reductions and to prepare documentation showing in-kind matching.
Beaver County commissioners spent substantial time discussing a multi-part water project and associated federal funding offers for spring improvements and waterline work. Staff and consultants said the package originally included a larger $10 million scope and a $4 million portion that the district could pursue now, but it would require a local match the district does not have ready.
"This money has to be spent within 12 months," a board member said,…
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