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Commission splits on $15M sports‑field LED plan; school renovations approved
Summary
Commissioners voted down a $15 million LED athletic lighting funding request but approved targeted school renovations for Grassland Middle and Hillsborough K–8; the LED plan drew questions about payback, TVA rebates and budget timing.
Williamson County commissioners on Feb. 9 rejected a county funding request to accelerate a $15 million LED lighting upgrade for school athletic fields but approved separate renovation funding for Grassland Middle School and Hillsborough K–8.
The LED proposal (resolution 2‑26‑2) sought an "intent to fund" up to $15 million with an initial draw of $12 million to replace aging metal halide fixtures at 41 school sites, citing long‑term operational savings and an estimated TVA rebate of up to roughly $1…
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