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County commits up to $800,000 to support EDA utility grant for Pisgah/Pisco Labs; commissioners update infrastructure spending plan
Summary
The board approved an interlocal with the City of Brevard to accept a $2.4 million EDA grant to extend utilities to Pisco/Pisgah Labs, with the county agreeing to hold the design contract and to fund up to $800,000 of any cost overrun. Commissioners also approved updated NCDEQ 'at-risk' projects and a county insurance-deductible authorization for storm repairs.
The Transylvania County Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Brevard that will allow the city to accept a $2.4 million U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to extend municipal utilities to Pisco/Pisgah Labs and other nearby parcels. The county agreed to hold the engineering/design contract, allow the city to hold the construction contract, and commit up to $800,000 to cover project costs above the $2.4 million estimate.
Manager Jamie Otter said the city proposed conditions to accept Pisco Labs as a utility customer outside…
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