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Claypool receives major grant; county options to supply materials discussed
Summary
The town of Claypool secured the bulk of a federal grant to separate stormwater from its sanitary system. County staff reported the town may supply labor under federal rules if the county supplies materials—county-only costs were estimated at $80,000 versus a $300,000 federal-project estimate.
The board heard an update on the Claypool stormwater project and the county's potential role in supporting repairs to a county drain that flows through the town.
Speaker 1 reported this week the town of Claypool received most of the grant money it sought to address stormwater inflow to its sanitary treatment system. "With the new information with their grant... it could be that we supply the materials for the project, and they'll take care of the labor," Speaker 1 said, describing a possible arrangement that would lower the county's share of cost.
Speaker 1 said a contractor had provided a rough county-only estimate of about $80,000 if the county handled the work alone; by contrast, the town's federal-project estimate was roughly $300,000 because federal funding would trigger prevailing-wage and labor compliance requirements. "They estimated it would be $300,000 but they've got to meet federal labor laws," Speaker 1 said.
The board did not authorize funding at the meeting. Speaker 1 said negotiations with the town and contractors would continue and that staff would report back with refined cost estimates if the town's grant arrangement changes the county's responsibilities.
Next steps include staff follow-up with the town to define whether the county's contribution will be materials-only or if additional county labor or funds will be required.
