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Claiborne County Commits $1.43 Million Match for Springdale Sewer Expansion
Summary
The county adopted Res. 2026-083, committing $1,429,250 in local matching funds toward a $2,429,250 Springdale Sewer Line Expansion that would build roughly 19,500 feet of force main, four lift stations, and service connections; the mayor was authorized to submit grant materials for a $1,000,000 Appalachian Regional Commission application.
The Claiborne County Commission on July 20 approved Resolution 2026-083 to commit $1,429,250 in local funds as the required match for a proposed Springdale Sewer Line Expansion Project. The resolution states the total estimated project cost is $2,429,250 and authorizes County Mayor Joseph Brooks to execute documents to support an Appalachian Regional Commission grant application for $1,000,000 through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
Commissioner Mitchell Cosby moved the measure, seconded by Commissioner Sherry McCreary; the roll-call vote carried unanimously. The resolution describes project components including approximately 19,500 feet of new force main, four sewage lift stations, road crossing infrastructure, and service connections intended to improve wastewater reliability, protect public health and the environment, and support development near Springdale School.
Supporters emphasized economic and community benefits. The resolution language states the county "intends to submit an application to the Appalachian Regional Commission requesting $1,000,000 in grant assistance..." and that the commission "hereby authorizes and commits local matching funds in the amount of $1,429,250." County staff were authorized to work with TDEC, ARC, and project engineers to administer the project if funded.
The funding commitment obligates the county to make the local match available upon grant award; the resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
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