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City manager announces $32,580 FEMA award for riverfront greenway, apologizes for boil advisory confusion
Summary
City Manager Blandon said Mount Holly received $32,580 in FEMA relief for the riverfront greenway, announced a $10,000 disc-golf grant and upcoming park openings, and apologized to residents for confusion over a recent precautionary boil advisory.
City Manager Mr. Blandon told the council June 22 that Mount Holly has been awarded $32,580 in FEMA relief funds to help stabilize the riverfront greenway and credited staff for securing the grant.
Blandon also reported other parks and infrastructure activity: the council approved paving on West Central and Hawthorne on consent; River Street Park is awaiting concrete for a bridge with a planned grand opening this summer; the city received a $10,000 grant for disc-golf expansion; and Ransom Hunter Park has seen increased visits since opening. He thanked specific staff members, including public works director Jason Green and deputy utilities director Robbie Stewart, and public recognition by the North Carolina Department of Labor for several departments.
Addressing public concern about a recent boil advisory, Blandon said the notice was "precautionary" rather than mandatory and apologized for confusion in public communications: "I do want to apologize for any confusion that was created in the public in regards to the boil advisory because it was precautionary." He encouraged residents to keep utility contact information current to receive future notices.
Blandon closed by highlighting upcoming community events (fireworks, a downtown drone show planned for Sept. 11 as part of America's 250 celebrations) and thanked staff for the work on the Kemp A. Michael Way presentation earlier in the meeting.
