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Raeford authorizes closeout of CDBG water improvements that served Butterball

Raeford City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

After a public hearing with no comments, the council authorized LKC Engineering to prepare final closeout documents for a $390,750 CDBG economic development grant that expanded water service for Butterball and helped create 50 full-time jobs.

The Raeford City Council authorized staff to complete the closeout of a Community Development Block Grant that funded water system improvements to serve Butterball, LLC.

City Manager Dennis Baxley said the CDBG Economic Development Grant totaled $390,750 and enabled Butterball to expand operations and create about 50 full-time jobs, roughly 60% of which were held by low- or moderate-income workers. The council opened a public hearing to solicit comments; none were offered.

Councilman Wayne Willis moved to close the public hearing and to approve the closeout and authorize LKC Engineering to prepare the final documentation; Councilman Robert Conoly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor was authorized to sign the closeout documents.