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Kent County committee approves $700,000 easement transfer, drainage bond pledge and multiple community‑service appropriations
Summary
The Kent County Finance & Infrastructure Committee approved moving a $700,000 cell‑tower easement payment to FY2026 capital projects, authorized county backing for Sierra Estates drain bonds, approved $215,703 in at‑large drain appropriations, and accepted several KCCA grants and gifts for diaper assistance and energy rebates and aid.
The Kent County Board of Commissioners Finance & Infrastructure Committee on the morning of its meeting approved a package of budget and funding items, including transferring $700,000 from a cell‑tower easement payment into the county’s FY2026 strategic capital projects fund, authorizing county credit as backup security for Sierra Estates drain bonds, and accepting new grant and gift funding for community services.
An administrator’s office presentation said American Tower Asset Sub LLC agreed to pay $700,000 for easements on county property; committee members agreed to move the payment into the FY2026 strategic capital project in the capital improvement program. Commissioner Womack moved the item, Commissioner Coleman supported it, and the committee approved the recommendation by voice vote.
On drainage financing, staff presented a proposed resolution to authorize pledging the…
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