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Lincoln County approves transportation grant, hires soil‑scientist, awards pump‑station contract; manager briefs commissioners on economic development
Summary
The board approved an NCDOT FY27 transportation grant ($64,000 with a $16,000 local match), added a full‑time licensed soil scientist position in Environmental Health (~$76,000 annual cost), awarded Pump Station 29 upgrades to Lock Lane Construction for $398,422, and received an economic development update highlighting large private industrial buildings under construction.
Lincoln County commissioners on Tuesday approved a slate of operational items including a transportation grant for senior and veteran rides, a new environmental health position, and a construction contract for a pump‑station upgrade, and listened to an update on regional economic development.
Katherine Sain presented an FY27 NCDOT 53.10 capital purchase/service transportation grant request that would fund rides for veterans, residents 65 and older and people with disabilities to groceries, pharmacies, big‑box stores and medical appointments. The county requested $64,000 from NCDOT and will provide a 20% match of $16,000, which the presenter said will be built into the FY27 budget; the board approved the grant at the public‑hearing vote.
In public works business, Jonathan presented a notice of award for Pump Station…
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