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Jackson County considers ARC grant applications for water meter replacements and new industrial-park wastewater plant
Summary
Fiscal court reviewed two ARC grant applications: one to replace remotely readable water meters for the Jackson County Water Association (1,515 meters requested) and another to fund a new wastewater treatment plant for the industrial park (total cost ~ $695,700) that would require local matching funds.
The Jackson County Fiscal Court reviewed two agenda resolutions to apply for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funds to support local infrastructure projects. The first resolution would help the Jackson County Water Association replace water meters with remotely readable units. Court materials referenced an application for 1,515 meters and a total project request of $457,500; ARC grants typically require an 80/20 match and presenters said the county or other matching sources would cover the local share if the award is made.
A second resolution would seek ARC funding to build a new wastewater treatment plant for the county's industrial park. Steve said the estimated cost for a new plant is $695,700 with a required local match in the range of $139,140. He told the court that the plant is needed to accommodate increased sewage flows anticipated if tenants occupy a new spec building at the industrial park; presenters emphasized the project's potential to support job growth and tenant recruitment.
Court members discussed the match requirements and noted House Bill 7 23 (as referenced in the meeting) as a likely source of matching funds if the county is awarded grants. The court moved to proceed with the applications; specific vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
