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Tift County commissioners approve LMIG application for New River Church Road ahead of new middle school
Summary
The Tift County Board of Commissioners voted 6-0 to authorize Chairman Tony McBrayer to sign a Local Maintenance Improvement Grant application for New River Church Road, estimated at $4,444,320.90, to prepare access for a planned middle school; staff will confirm whether a traffic signal at Old Ocilla must be added to the project cost.
The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 16 unanimously authorized submission of a Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) application and cover letter for improvements to New River Church Road to prepare for a planned new middle school. County Manager Jim Carter presented the request and provided an estimated construction cost of $4,444,320.90.
Commissioner Stan Stalnaker asked whether a traffic signal will be required at the intersection of New River Church Road and Old Ocilla; Carter said he would determine whether a signal is needed and, if so, include that additional cost in the grant application. Following the brief clarification, Commissioner Paul Webb moved to authorize the chairman to execute the LMIG application and cover letter; Commissioner Tyler Riddle seconded. The motion carried 6-0, with Chairman Tony McBrayer voting; Commissioner Greg Wood was recorded as absent.
The approval authorizes the county to pursue LMIG funding for the road work but does not itself appropriate construction funds or set a construction schedule. The meeting record indicates the application is being advanced specifically to support site access and traffic considerations associated with the new middle school. The board adjourned after taking the action.
Next steps identified in the discussion include County Manager Jim Carter confirming whether a traffic signal is needed at New River Church Road and Old Ocilla and amending the grant application to reflect any additional cost if required.
