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Anthony and Clint ask El Paso County for help with water, roads and grant capacity
Summary
Representatives from the Town of Anthony and the Town of Clint told the county commissioners they need technical assistance, grant-writing support and shared procurement to repair aging wastewater systems, fix failing roads and build parks that small municipal budgets cannot cover.
Representatives from the towns of Anthony and Clint presented to the El Paso County Commissioners Court on Feb. 19, asking the county to expand technical and procurement support for small municipalities facing aging infrastructure and limited local budgets.
At the start of the strategic-planning roundtable, County Administration asked partners to report on priorities and constraints. A Town of Anthony representative described a wastewater system in service for more than 50 years, roughly 7% of fire hydrants out of service, and daily commuter traffic of about 70,000 vehicles that accelerates roadway deterioration. The presenter said Anthony’s wastewater operators are prepared to operate a MARS (meter) system to monitor pressure if the county can help purchase the equipment;…
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