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County accepts state water-resources grant for boat ramp and parking near East Clayton Elementary
Summary
Commissioners accepted a water-resources development grant and agreed to provide a local match from open‑space funds to build a car-top boat ramp, parking and a fishing dock near East Clayton Elementary; documents show project cost roughly $291,000 with an approximately 50/50 grant match, though motion language showed a slightly different match.
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners accepted a water‑resources development grant to build a car‑top boat ramp, parking area and a fishing dock across from East Clayton Elementary School and approved using open‑space funds for the county match.
County staff said the project’s total cost is approximately $291,000 and that the grant is a 50/50 match. Staff described the county’s share as about $145,500 to be paid from open‑space funds and said the county had a contract from the Wildlife Resources commission for the award. Commissioners approved executing the grant contract by voice vote.
Motion text and numeric detail
In discussion, staff and commissioners noted the project is intended for car‑top craft such as kayaks and canoes and emphasized the long process of securing the site. When the motion to accept the grant was called, the stated grant amount in the motion was $140,500; staff earlier described a county match of roughly $145,500. The transcript shows both figures; the board approved the grant acceptance by voice vote. The record does not reconcile the two numbers in the meeting minutes.
Ending
Staff said the county will move ahead with contract execution and project implementation in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and that project details will proceed as permitted by the grant terms.
