Benton County pulls ARPA resolutions, delaying contractor payments

Nov 26, 2025

Benton County commissioners withdrew two resolutions to move TDEC ARPA grant funds into expenditure accounts for Harbor Town Utility and Community Development Partners because the body lacked a two-thirds quorum; the mayor warned the delay could harm contractor payments and future grant prospects.

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Benton County officials pulled two resolutions intended to move ARPA grant money into expenditure accounts after meeting organizers determined the commission did not have the two-thirds presence required for appropriation.

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