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Houston County approves $206,040 utility agreement with GDOT for SR‑96 widening
Summary
The Board approved a utility agreement allocating $206,040—50% of relocation costs—for moving county water facilities tied to the SR 96 widening project; payments will be split into two equal installments in June 2026 and June 2027, paid from water system capital funds.
Houston County commissioners voted May 5 to enter a utility agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to relocate county water facilities needed for the SR‑96 widening project (from east of Old Hawkinsville Road to west of SR‑87).
Commissioner Byrd moved the approval; Commissioner Robinson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The county's share is $206,040 (50% of the relocation cost). The amount will be paid in two equal installments of $103,020, with payments scheduled for June 2026 and June 2027, and will be charged to water system capital funds.
Chairman Perdue thanked Director of Operations Brian Jones and the Houston County Water Department for securing assistance from GDOT. The agreement does not allocate additional operating funds; it covers the county's capital cost share for relocation work directly tied to the GDOT highway project.
