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Union County voices support for Atomic's Salt Drung stream stabilization project
Summary
Commissioner Mirabella and county engineering staff discussed supporting the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung and suggested federal advocacy; the matter was presented as a resolution on the agenda.
Commissioner Mirabella told the Board of County Commissioners that she supports a county resolution backing the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung and urged the county to amplify the request to federal officials.
"I was happy to see number 2, our support for the city of Atomic on a potential stream stabilization project at the Salt Drung," Mirabella said, adding that she "was able to visit that location in the backyard with some residents and saw the dire need." Mirabella said the county should be prepared to lend its voice "likely to the federal government, congressman Cain, who was also on-site that day, to, to be in a position to provide some support for that project." The comment came when Director Palacki of the Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Management introduced ten department resolutions.
Why it matters: Stream stabilization projects can affect public safety, property, and downstream water quality. County support can strengthen applications for federal funding or technical assistance.
County engineering staff expressed support for moving the item forward on the agenda and did not provide a final funding commitment in the agenda-setting discussion. The transcript does not record a formal vote on the resolution during the agenda portion of the meeting, nor did it specify what federal programs or timelines would be pursued.
The matter will appear on the regular meeting agenda for consideration; county staff and commissioners indicated readiness to support the city of Atomic as it seeks further assistance.
