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County staff outline ARC strategic plan and other grant pursuits to support infrastructure projects
Summary
Staff described a $75,000 Appalachian Regional Commission award to fund an economic-development strategic plan and said Innovate Alabama will provide a $45,000 match; staff also summarized other asks including a $1,020,000 congressional appropriation for a Riverside bridge and a $1,000,000 appropriation to Coosa Valley Water Supply District.
Candace Hill briefed the commission on a strategic planning effort funded by a $75,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) award. Hill said the county will use the ARC funds to create an economic‑development strategic plan (distinct from a zoning comp plan) and conduct one‑on‑one stakeholder interviews; Innovate Alabama is expected to provide $45,000 that will reduce the county’s cash match obligation.
Hill listed other active or potential grants: a Daniel Foundation award of $30,000 for arena improvements, a BUILD application for $2.5 million (with $250,000 local and Moody contributing $250,000), and a direct congressional appropriation for a Riverside bridge ($1,020,000) and another $1,000,000 appropriation tied to Coosa Valley Water Supply District. She cautioned commissioners about federal procurement and the need to follow federal rules (for example, RFQ requirements for professional services) when federal money is involved.
Commissioners asked about overlaps with other programs (Safe Streets) and procurement compliance; staff said the ARC planning work will help identify priority projects and that early procurement planning will be necessary to avoid audit issues. Hill asked commissioners to review a stakeholder list and provide feedback; staff will return with more detailed procurement and match information.
