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Council approves reauthorization of revised CDBG application to seek up to $500,000 for Washington Street flood mitigation
Summary
Council reapproved a revised Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to seek up to $500,000 for a sidewalk/curbing project to reroute flash flood water from Washington Street to Pleasant Run Creek; the total project cost was stated as not to exceed $555,556 and a local contribution was referenced.
The council approved a resolution reauthorizing a revised application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to mitigate recurring flash flooding on Washington Street.
Mr. Keith said the South Central Development District and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development required edited wording; the resolution authorizes the mayor to execute and submit an application for funds "not to exceed $500,000," he said, and to enter necessary agreements to receive and administer such funds. Mr. Keith described a sidewalk and curbing concept that would "baffle the water into a catch basin on Second Street and divert the water over to a storm drain" that runs to Pleasant Run Creek to reduce flooding at First Street.
In the same explanation Mr. Keith stated the total project cost is "not to exceed 555,556" and that "the required local contribution up to 10% of 55,556 will be provided by the city." The transcript wording on the exact numeric breakdown is inconsistent; council discussion proceeded with a motion to apply and a roll call that advanced the resolution.
The council approved the application reauthorization; staff will proceed with the application to state authorities and follow required grant-application steps.
