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Raeford council flags concerns in proposed water purchase contract with Hoke County
Summary
Council members raised concerns Aug. 26 about a draft water-purchase contract with Hoke County, citing absence of penalties, enforcement of water restrictions and potential long-term supply impacts; by consensus they asked the city attorney to revise the contract before the Oct. 7 meeting.
City Manager Dennis Baxley told the Raeford City Council on Aug. 26 that a proposed Water Purchase Contract with Hoke County would source water by pumping from a Doc Brown Road pump station, but the current draft contains no penalties and leaves enforcement questions unresolved.
Council members said the city must protect its…
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