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Catawba County approves $90,000 purchase to secure utility easement for Claremont International Rail Park
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Summary
After a brief public hearing the board voted unanimously to purchase roughly 0.44 acres at 2018 Conover Blvd. E for $90,000 (county share $45,000) to enable installation of a water line at the Claremont International Rail Park and allow use of previously secured NC Railroad grant funds.
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on March 2 to approve the purchase of approximately 0.44 acres at 2018 Conover Blvd. E in Conover (LRK 68386) to secure a utility easement for the Claremont International Rail Park.
County Attorney Jodi Stewart opened a public hearing and asked the board to approve the acquisition, saying the parcel is necessary to permit installation of water infrastructure and to enable the county and Claremont to expend previously secured grant funds from NC Railroad. Staff said the total purchase price is $90,000; Catawba County would be responsible for $45,000 and Claremont would pay the other half.
Commissioner Cole Setzer moved to approve the purchase, the board carried the motion unanimously and authorized the County Manager to execute documents necessary to complete the purchase. Commissioner Robert C. Abernethy Jr. verified the $90,000 purchase price during the proceeding. The board noted a map of the parcel was attached to the meeting materials.
No public speakers appeared during the hearing and the board did not add conditions to the purchase motion.