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Commission approves $2.2 million emergency TIF allocation to repair Ridges water system
Summary
The Greenbrier County Commission approved an emergency transfer of up to $2.2 million in TIF funds to address pump failures affecting the Ridges neighborhood, after presenters said lead times for replacement pumps are four to five months and the project's cost increased from $2.0M to about $2.2M.
The Greenbrier County Commission on June 24 approved emergency use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds, authorizing up to $2,200,000 to accelerate repairs to failing pumps that have left properties in the Ridges area facing water shortages.
Presenters described an urgent situation: municipal representatives said pump failures at multiple stations have forced temporary water hauling and that some replacement pumps have lead times of four to five months. Brandon (first name), a project technical representative, told the commission the original project estimate was about $2,000,000 and that current estimates sit near $2,200,000 "partly due to the fact of, there's two solenoid control valves that must be included," and a requested spare well pump.
Cassie of Region 4 summarized the original funding plan: a $500,000 IJDC allocation plus $1.5 million in TIF funds. Commissioners were asked to shift the project to full TIF funding because the IJDC timeline and additional bidding could delay emergency repairs. S7 moved to make the project a complete TIF project, approve an emergency resolution for $2,200,000, and require the commission to approve any additional funding beyond that cap. The motion passed by voice vote.
Commissioners and staff noted process constraints. Brandon said the permit has been submitted and that, even with emergency authority, some components must still be bid or ordered and that delays for specialized motors could extend schedules. The commission limited the emergency authorization to $2,200,000 and said any increase would require returning to the commission for approval.
Next steps include obtaining outstanding permits, soliciting quotes or bids where required, ordering long-lead equipment, and executing the procurement steps consistent with emergency procurement rules. The presenters said Region 4 and city staff will continue to provide technical support and interim measures to maintain water to the summit until the full project is implemented.
