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Board to hold public hearing after staff flags $294,000 deficit on Phase 2 courthouse sidewalk
Summary
Staff reported an approximate $294,000 shortfall on Phase 2 of the Amelia Courthouse sidewalk project; the board agreed to proceed with a public hearing at Amelia Elementary School next Tuesday to gather feedback and explore funding or cancellation options.
County staff told supervisors that Phase 2 of the Amelia Courthouse sidewalk project has an estimated deficit of about $294,000 and recommended proceeding with an already-scheduled public hearing to gather community input on how to handle the shortfall.
The staff update noted right-of-way outreach to adjacent property owners and that representatives would attend the hearing to address acquisition questions. The board debated whether to cancel the project or pursue available uncommitted CIP funds; one supervisor said canceling at this stage would waste time and prior work, and another said staff identified uncommitted CIP balances that could be used. The board agreed to keep the public hearing and to request clearer feedback on property-owner willingness to sell before making a final funding decision.
The public hearing will be held at Amelia Elementary School on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m., during which staff will emphasize property-owner outreach and right-of-way concerns. The board asked staff to report back with the public feedback to inform the county’s final decision on funding the deficit or canceling the project.
