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Beaufort County holds required CDBG hearings for economic development and a proposed $5M emergency operations center; commissioners ask for project specifics
Summary
County staff announced intent to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for economic development and a Neighborhood Revitalization project to build a proposed emergency operations center (EOC) with a preliminary $5 million budget; commissioners pressed for clear scope, zoning fixes for Chocawinity Industrial Park and broader public involvement before accepting applications.
Beaufort County staff held two required public hearings to announce the county’s intent to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds: one for economic development and one under the Neighborhood Revitalization program. The economic‑development discussion highlighted a potential above‑ground water storage tank at Chocawinity Industrial Park to increase fire flow for prospective industrial tenants, and staff said they are exploring using CDBG…
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